f ^JPt*- '^Ifc'Mr^^'^ * .''^m^^Jtiit ¥-< THE BENSON LIBRARY OF HYMNOLOGY Endowed by the Reverend Louis Fitzgerald Benson, d.d. yvzo X LIBRARY OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY ADVERTISEMENT TO THE LARGE EDITION. A larger form of this work having been called for, the Publishing Committee, in accordance with the instructions which they received from the General Synod, at its last meeting, herewith present it to the public. It differs only in size from the last revised edition, except that some mistakes that had been made as the work was passing through the press are here corrected. The most material of these is the substitution of new hymns in the place of Nos. 357, 775, and 926, the first having been inserted by a mistake of the printer, and the others being dupli- cates of Nos. 60 and 415. The ft being put after the numbers of these hymns, it is hoped that no in- convenience will occur from this correction. A general desire having been expressed for the insertion of the names of authors, and the list given in the first edition being very imperfect, great pains have been taken by the Chairman of the Committee of Revision to make this as complete as possible, though something still remains to be done in this direction, which it is hoped may be supplied here- after. The table of German hymns and tunec praised in the Preface to the former edition ^ accidentally IV ADVERTISEMENT. omitted, is also herewith furnished, and will likewise be added to the smaller editions. It is hoped that this k will not only facilitate the singing of these hymns, but also tend to improve our church music, by the in- troduction of a number of well known and standard German tunes, with which a large body of our mem- bers are already familiar in the German. PKEFACE. Singing the praises of God is justly regarded as one of the most delightful and profitable parts of worship, both public and private. It was introduced by divine command into the worship of the Old Testament ; the blessed Savior himself recommended it by his practice; and it is enjoined by the apostle Paul on Christians in general. Its separate utility, in addition to that of prayer and hearing the word of God, is based upon the very nature of the human mind, as it calls into action additional powers of the soul. Yet as the materials for the exercise of this Christian duty in any other than the Hebrew lan- guage, whether translations of the Psalms or original effusions on the doctrines and facts of the Scriptures, are necessarily the products of uninspired pens; they are characterized by different degrees of merit, both in respect to poetic excellence and devotional ten- dency. In no other language, it is thought, is there extant so copious and excellent a collection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, as that of the Lu- theran Church in Germany. And from this copious source our German churches in this country have drawn ample supplies. Yet the prevalence of the English language has, in some places, long since led to its introduction into the services of our sanctuaries, as well as to the publication of several collections of VI . PREFACE. hymns in the same tongue. Among these, that made by the learned and pious Dr. Kuntze, then Senior of the New York Ministerium, and published in 1795, is excellent in its devotional tendency, but lamentably deficient in poetic beauty and purity of diction. The collection, subsequently made by a Committee of the New York Synod, appointed in 1812, not only merits a decided preference, but is indeed a most excellent work. Yet long experience has evinced that this selection does not afford a sufficient variety for all the purposes of ministerial duty and Christian practice, and many of the choicest and most devotional pro- ductions of the English muse are not contained in it. Under these circumstances, the General Synod deemed it their duty, in accordance with their Con- stitution, and in obedience to the numerous calls made on them, to provide a hymn-book possessing alike sufficient amplitude, classical excellence, and devotional spirit, to serve as a permanent book for the churches of their connection, and for all others who may be disposed to use it. For this purpose the undersigned were appointed a committee in 1825, and have for several years devoted their most particular and prayerful attention to the important duty assigned them. They have found the work arduous far be- yond their early expectations ; but their conviction of its importance and necessity has continually in- creased. Their aim has been to combine in the highest possible degree practical excellence with the charms and graces of poetry. They have procured all the most excellent and valuable hymn-books used by sister churches, and have also examined very many hymns dispersed through the works of indi- vidual authors. They feel assured that the selection made will contain the major part of the best hymns extant in the English language. They have also, after mature consideration, constructed a new ar- PREFACE. Vll rangement, which they deem decidedly more practi- cal than any other which they have seen, and calcu- lated to be more useful both to ministers and laymen. A view of the general subjects, sufficiently juinute for reference, is prefixed to the book. A portable size was adopted, not only for the sake of cheapness and convenience in public and domestic worship, but also that Christians who strive to walk with God, and delight to sing the songs of Zion, may carry this volume with them on their journeys, and in their social walks, and into the field of labor, and, as op- portunity may offer, kindle anew the flame of their devotion at the fire of the sacred muse. In conclusion, we would commend this work to the serious use of the disciples of our Lord in general, and our churches in particular ; an< • more especially to the favor and blessing of that divine Redeemer, whose dying love will be the theme of our more per- fect praises in the realms of celestial bliss. S. S. SCHMUCKER, Professor of Theology in Theological Seminary of the General Synod of Evangelical Luth. Church. C. P. Krautii, Pastor of the Second English Lutheran Church, Philadelphia. G. Shober, Pastor of the Lutheran Church, Salem, North Carolina J. G. SCHMUCKER, D. D., Pastor of the Lutheran Church, York, Pennsylvania, B. Keller, Pastor of the Lutheran Church, Germantown, Pennsylvania Gettysburg, Pa., May 16, 1828. PREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION. Various changes in this Hymn book having been called for, a committee was, at the meeting of the General Synod in 1845, appointed to examine what was desirable in this respect, and directed to report to the Synod at its next meeting in the city of New York in 1848. The committee having done so, their report was accepted, and their number having been increased by the addition of one member from each Synod not already represented in that committee, they were directed to make the alterations and im- provements indicated as necessary, and to have the book stereotyped and published. The committee, consisting of fifteen, being too un- wieldy and too widely separated for frequent con- sultation, having had a meeting during the session of the General Synod, and agreed upon a mode of action for the decision of one or two points, com- mitted the details of the work to a sub-committee of three who resided in the same place, (Gettysburg, Pa.,) and could therefore perform the task assigned them with the greatest deliberation. The results of their labors are herewith presented to the church. It is needless to specify in detail the changes that they have made, but they may state in general that, in accordance with the report and resolutions under which they were appointed, they carefully revised the text of the whole work, making such verbal changes as seemed necessary or desirable, removed some fifty of the most objectionable hymns from the body of the book as originally prepared, threw out all duplicates, substituted improved editions of PREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION. ix hymns where they presented themselves, rejected such stanzas of hymns as seemed %ijurious to them, and re-arranged the whole Appendix, from which they removed those hymns generally to which well grounded exception appeared to have been taken in our churches. For the hymns removed they, of course, substituted others, and, without increasing the size or price of the book, have added some forty others, so as to make the whole number of new hymns in this edition about one hundred and fifty. These changes, they believe, will generally com- rilend themselves to those interested in this work. They might indeed have been carried further, but it was not contemplated that the book should be so re- modeled as to be incapable of being used in connec- :ion with the previous editions. On a subsequent page will be found directions for the use of the new in connection with the old book, and the plan is so plain and simple that it is hoped that no inconve- nience will be experienced in this respect. ' To facilitate the use of hymns translated from the German, of which as many as seemed desirable under existing circumstances have been introduced, a table of tunes suitable to them, or the melodies of their originals, the metres of which have been preserved, is appended. No table of scriptural passages has been intro- duced, because very little use seems to be made of such tables, and because the few references which were made to such passages at the headings of hymns in former editions, have been omitted in this for the sake of brevity and of uniformity. It is hoped that a careful statement of the subject of each hymn, at its head, and a copious index of subjects will supply all that is here needed. Hoping that the book, thus revised and enlarged, will meet the wants and expectations of those for a2 X PREFACE TO TOE NEW EDITION". whom it is intended, and animate more and more the devotions of our* churches and of individual Chris- tians, and praying that all who use it may "sing with the spirit and with the understanding" and that the Triune God may accept of the praises, and answer the prayers thus addressed unto Him, we herewith commit this volume to our ministers and people. Wm. M. Reynolds, Synod East Penna., H. L. Baugiier, « Maryland, S. S. Schmucker, " West Penna., Chas. F. Schaeffer, " New York, H. I. Schmidt, « Hartwick, L. Eichelberger, « Virginia, G. Scherer, " S. W. Virginia, J. D. Scheck, " North Carolina, P. A. Strobel, « South Carolina, H. G. Keil, « Ohio, (English,) J. H. Hoffman, " Wittenberg, W. II. Harrison, " Miami, F. Springer, « Illinois, J. Winecoff, « Alleghany, P. Glenn, " South West, Gettysburg, Pa., April 9, 1850. <3» EXPLANATIONS. f Placed after the number of a hymn shows that it is a new one, not found in former editions. XX After the number of a hymn shows that it is not in the first revised edition. * At the end of a stanza shows that the following Stanza of the older editions lias been omitted. ** Indicates the omission of two Btanzas, &c. Where a hymn has two numbers thus. 537, (856,) the second number indicates the place of the hymn in the old books. TABULAR VIEW OF CONTENTS. I. The Scriptures 1 II. Being and Perfections of God 13, 772 III. Trinity 41, 805 IV. Praise to God 44, 767 V. The works of God 58 VI. Providence of God 65 VII. Fall and depravity of man 89 VIII. Christ 99,776 IX. Holy Spirit 172, 793 X. Angels 808 XL The Gospel call 182, 811 XII. Penitence of the awakened sinner 248, 831 XIII. Supplication for divine mercy 270, 836 XIV. Salvation through Jesus Christ 303, 841 XV. Christian experience 355, 851 XVI. The means of grace 483, 876 XVII. Kingdom and Church of Christ 528, 881 XVIII. Missionary hymns ! 881 XIX. Particular occasions and circumstances. .598, 896 1. Social meetings 896 2. llevivals 907 3. Confirmation 917 xi Xll TABULAR VIEW OF CONTENTS. 4. Consecration of places of worship 9l^ 5. Special occasions 932 6. Sickness and affliction 956 7. Seamen 960 8. Reformation festival 963 9. National occasions 968 10. Temperance 973 11. Bible Societies 978 XX. Death 598, 896 XXL Resurrection 727, 989 XXII. Judgment 731, 989 XXIII. Eternity 738,993 XXIY. Dismissions and Doxologies 752, 1005 Appendix 767 HYMNS. THE SCRIPTURES. The Bible tlie source of religious knowledge. -L. JM. 1 INTERNAL Spirit ! 'twas thy breath JLi The oracles of truth inspired; And kings and holy seers of old With strong prophetic impulse fired. 2 Mov'd by thy great almighty pow'r, Their lips with heavenly wisdom flow'd; Their hands a thousand wonders wrought, Which bore the signature of God. 3 With gladsome hearts they spread the news Of pardon, through a Savior's blood ; And to a num'rous seeking crowd Mark'd out the path to his abode. 4 The powers of earth and hell in vain Against the sacred word combine ; Thy providence through ev'ry age •Securely guards the work divine. 5 Thee, its great author, .source of light, Thee, its preserver, we adore ; And humbly ask a ray from thee Its hidden wonders to explore. 9 Divine authority of the Bible. L. M. 1 ^nnWAS by an order from the Lord, J- The ancient prophets spoke his word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirm'd the messages they brought: A I 1 Z THE SGRIPTURES. The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, To save the holy words from death. 3 Great God! "mine eyes with pleasure look On the dear volume of thy book ; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read his name who died for me. 4 Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind ; Here I can fix my hope secure : This is thy word, and must endure. 9 0 TJie Bible suited to our wants. C. M. 1 THATIIER of mercies, in thy word -i- Wkat endless glory shines ! For ever be thy name ador'd For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; Riches above what earth can grant, And lasting as the arind. 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast ; Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heav'nly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. r> 0 may these heav'nly pages be My ever dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light ! Divine Instructed gracious Lord! Be thou for ever near ; Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Savior there. THE SCRIPTURES. 6 4t The word of God a rich treasure. 0. M. 1 1 " ET av'rice, borne from shore to shore, -Li Her chosen good pursue : Thy word, 0 Lord, we value more Than India or Peru. 2 Here mines of knowledge, love, and joy, Are open'd to our sight ; The purest gold without alloy, And &*>mp divinely bright. 3 Ihvi hansels or ievieeming grace These sacred leaves unfold; And here the Savior's lovely face Our raptur'd eyes behold. 4 Here light, descending from above, Directs our doubtful feet ; Here promises of heav'nly love Our ardent wishes meet. 5 Our num'rous griefs are here redrest, And all our wants supplied; Naught we can ask to make us blest Is in this book denied.* tJ TJi£ value and comprehensiveness of the Bible. 0. JM. 1 "1 " ET all the heathen writers join J-^ To form one perfect book : Great God ! if once compar'd with thine, How mean their writings look! 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave Could show one sin forgiv'n, Nor lead a step beyond the grave : But thine conduct to heav'n. 3 Lord, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest pow'rs rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage. THE SCRIPTURES. 4 I'll read the histories of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, - While through thy promises I rove With ever fresh deliuht. 5 Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Where springs of life arise, Seed of immortal bliss is sown, And hidden glory lies. 6 The Bible precious. P. M. 8.7.8.777. 1 T)IlECIOUS Bible! what a treasure Jt Does the word of God afford ! All I want for life or pleasure, Food and med'eine, shield and sword; Let the world account me poor — Having this, I need no more. 2 Food to wdiich the world's a stranger, Here my hungry soul enjoys ; Of excess there is no danger ; Though it fills, it never cloys : On a dying Christ I feed — He is meat and drink indeed ! 7 Power of the Bible. P. M. 8s & 7s, 1 I )Y the thoughtless world derided, !> Still I love the word of God ; 'Tis the crook by which I'm guided, Often '(is a. cnast'ning rod. 'Tis a sword that cuts asunder All my pride and vanity, When abased I lie, and wonder Thai he spares a wretch like me. 2 This confirms me when I waver, Sets my trembling judgment right; When 1 stray, how much soever, This is my restoring light, THE SCRIPTURES. Satan oft, and sin, assail me With temptations ever new ; Then there 's nothing can avail me, Till my bleeding Lord I view. Faith I need; 0 Lord, bestow it, Give my lab'ring mind relief; Oft, alas ! I doubt, I know it; Help, 0 help my unbelief. Dearest Savior, by thy merit May I gain a future crown; Guide, 0 guide me by thy Spirit, Till these storms are overblown. 8 The usefulness of the Scriptures. L. JM. 1 "\TTHEN Israel through the desert pass'd ▼ T A fiery pillar went before, To guide them through the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they bore. 2 Such is thy glorious word, 0 God ! 'Tis for our light and guidance given; It sheds a lustre all abroad, And points the path to bliss and heaven. 3 It fills the soul with sweet delight, And quickens its inactive powers ; It sets our wandering footsteps right; Displays thy love, and kindles ours. 4 Its promises rejoice our hearts; Its doctrines are divinely true; Knowledge and pleasure it imparts It comforts and instructs us too. 5 Ye favor'd lands, that have this word, Ye saints, who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, And his distinguished grace adore. THE SCRIPTURES. 9 Value oft//> lhe young. C. M. 1 TTOW shall the young secure their hearts, JLJL And guard their lives from sin? Thy word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 When once it ent'reth to the mind, It spreads such light abroad, The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. 3 'Tis like the sun, a heav'nly light That guides us all the day ; And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 4 The men that keep thy law with care, And meditate thy word, Grow wiser than their teachers are, And better know the Lord. 5 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; 1 hate the sinner's road ; I hate mine own vain thoughts that rise, But love thy law, my God. 0 Thy word is everlasting truth ; llow pure is every page ! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. The glory of the Word, C. M. 10 1 rpHB Spirit breathes upon the word, JL And brings the truth to sight; Precepts and promises afford A sanctifying light. I A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic like the sun ; It gives a light to every age, It inves_but borrows none. THE SCRIPTURES. 7 3 The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat; His truths upon the nation rise, They rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks he thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness! shine With beams of heav'nly day. The Scriptures consolatory to the Penitent. 0. M. 1 1 " ADEN with guilt, and full of tears, -Li I fly to thee, my Lord ; And not a ray of hope appears, But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Does all my grief assuage ; Here I behold my Savior's face In almost ev'ry page. 3 This is the field where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown ; That merchant is divinely wise Who makes the pearl his own. 4 This is the judge that ends the strife, Where wit and reason fail ; My guide to everlasting life, Through all this gloomy vale. 5 0 may thy counsels, mighty God ! My roving feet command ; Nor I forsake the happy road That leads to thy right hand. Xw The reasonableness oj' t/c Gospel. 0. M. 1 O HALL atheists dare insult the cross O Of our Redeemer God? Shall infidels reproach his laws, Or trample on his blood ? 2 What if he chose mysterious ways To cleanse us from our faults? 8 BEING AND May not the works of sovereign grace Transcend our feeble thoughts? 3 What if the gospel bids us Bght With flesh, and self, and sin? The prize is most divinely bright, Which we are call'd to win x 4 What if the foolish and the poor His glorious grace partake ? This but confirms his truth the more, For so the prophets spake. 5 Do some, that own his sacred name, Indulge their souls in sin ? Jesus should never bear the blame, His laws are pure and clean. 6 Then let our faith grow firm and strong, Our lips profess his word ; Nor blush, nor fear to walk among The men that love the Lord. 13* BEING AND PERFECTIONS OF GOD. God exalted above all praise. -L. M. TERNAL Power ! whose high abode Becomes the grandeur of a God; Infinite lengths beyond the bounds Where stars revolve their little rounds ! 2 Far in the depths of space, thy throne Burns with a lustre all its own: In shining ranks, beneath thy feet, Angelic pow'ra and splendors meet. 3 Lord, what shall feeble mortals do? We would adore our Maker too: With lowly minds to thee we cry, The Great, the Holy, and the High. 4 God is in heav'n, and man below; Short be our tunes, our words be few: Lot sacred pev'rence chock our songs, And praise sit silent on our tongues. riLKi?i!iULiui\o ur uujj. X4 The spirituality of God. L. M. 1 rpHOU art, 0 God ! a spirit pure, J- Invisible to mortal eyes; Th' immortal, and th' eternal King, The great, the good, the only wise. 2 Whilst nature changes, and her works Corrupt, decay, dissolve, and die, Thine essence pure no change shall see, Secure in immortality. 3 Thou great Invisible ! what hand Can draw thine image spotless fair! To what in heaven, to what on earth, Can men th' immortal King compare ! 4 Let stupid heathens frame I heir gods Of gold and silver, wood md stone; Ours is the God that made the heav'ns ; Jehovah he, and God alone. 5 My soul, thy purest homage pay, In truth and spirit him adore; More shall this please than sacrifice, Than outward forms delight him more. J.£) The Infinite. CM. 1 O OME seraph, lend your heav'nly tongue, £5 Or harp of golden string, That I may raise a lofty song To our eternal King. 2 Thy names, how infinite they be ! Great Everlasting One ! Boundless thy might and majesty, And unconfined thy throne. 3 Thy glory shines immensely bright; Exhaustless is thy grace ; Immortal day breaks from thine eyes, And Gabriel veils his face. 4 Thine essence is a vast abyss, Which angels cannot sound ; a2 j>r,i^\ijr a.\u An ocean of infinities, Where all our thoughts are drown'd. The myst'ries of creation lie Beneath enlighten'd minds; • Thoughts can ascend above the sky And fly before the winds; Reason may grasp the massy hills, And stretch from pole to pole ; But half thy name our spirit fills And overloads our soul.:|: ±\j God supreme and independent. -h- JM 1 "Y\7"ITAT is our God, or what his name, ▼ T Nor men can learn, nor angels teach : He dwells concealed in radiant flame, Where neither eyes nor thoughts can read* 2 The spacious worlds of heavenly light, Compar'd with him, how short thev fall! How dark are they, and he how bright! Nothing are they, and God is all. 3 He spoke the wondrous word, and lo ! Creation rose at his command ; Whirlwinds and seas their limits know, Bound in the hollow of his hand.** 4 Then fly, my song, an endless round, The lofty tune lot Gabriel raise; All nature dwell upon the sound, But we can ne'er fulfil the praise. _f P. M. 1 1.1 1,1.7.8. I Praise to Godjbr //is goodness and mercy. i L T)RAI8B ye Jehovah! with anthems of JT praise come before him ; Great is his mercy! with hearts of thanks- giving adore him ; Firm is his word. Freely his grace is conferr dj Humbly for pardon implore him. . liin ijvjiiui^io \Ji: \j\ju. 2 Praise him all nations! Tis he that has crown'd you with blessing: 0 come before him, your sins and transgres- sions confessing; Worship the Lord; Bow to the claims of his word ; Songs to his glory addressing. 3 Angels, rejoicing, unite in the shout of salvation; Daily and nightly they sing to the God of creation : " Worthy to reign, Keeper and Savior of men, O'er every kingdom and nation." 4 Praise ye Jehovah! the sov'reign of earth and of heaven, Unto his holy name honor and glory be given; Wake ev'ry string! Tune all your voices and sing ; Heaven and earth reply, amen ! ' lO Unity of God. L. M. 1 "INTERNAL God, almighty cause JL^ Of earth, and seas, and worlds unknown, All things are subject to thy laws, — All things depend on thee alone. ! 2 Thy glorious being singly stands, Of all, within itself possest ; By none controll'd in thy commands, And in thyself completely blest, i 3 To thee alone ourselves we owe; Let heaven and earth due homage pay: All other gods we disavow, Deny their claims, renounce their sway. 4 In thee, 0 Lord, our hope shall rest, Fountain of peace and joy and love; Thy favour only makes us blest ; Without thee, all would nothing prove. 5 Worship to thee alone belongs, Worship to thee alone we give; Thine be our hearts and thino our songs, And to thy glory we would live. J)X,1 .Ml -\ LI \J 6 Spread thy great oame through heathen lands, Their idol-deities dethrone ; Subdue the world to thy commands, And reign as thou art. God alone. 19 God incomprehensible. -h* JM» 1 /^1 REAT God, in vain man's narrow view vJT Attempts to look thy nature through ; Our lab'ring pow'rs with rev'rence own Thy glories never can be known. 2 Not the high seraph's mighty thought, Who countless years his God has sought, Such wondrous height or depth can find, Or fully trace thy boundless mind. 3 Yet, Lord, thy kindness deigns to show Enough for mortal men to know ; While wisdom, goodness, pow'r divine Through all thy works and conduct shine. 4 0 may our souls with rapture trace Thy works of nature and of grace, Explore thy sacred truth, and still Press on to know and do thy will! 20 God eternal and unchangeable. 0. M. 1 pi REAT God, how infinite art thou! ^JT How frail and weak are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow And pay their praise to thee. 12 Thy throne eternal ages stood. Ere earth or heaven was made; Thou art the ever-living God, Wore all the nations dead. 3 Mature and time all open lie To thine immense survey, From the formation of the sky, To the last awful day. r.r.;i\r lijiiu^o ur uuu. 4 Eternity, with all its years, Stands present to Thy view; To thee there's nothing old appears, To thee there's nothing new. 5 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vex'd with trilling cares; While thine eternal thought moves on Thine undisturb'd affairs. 6 Great God, how infinite art thou ! How frail and weak are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow And pay their praise to thee. 21 God self-existent, eternal, unchangeable. L. M. 1 \ LL-POW'RFUL, self-existent God, -^J^- Who all creation dost sustain ! Thou wast, and art, and art to come, And everlasting is thy reign. 2 Fix'd and eternal as thy days, Each glorious attribute divine, Through ages infinite, shall still With undiminish'd lustre shine. 3 Fountain of being ! source of good ! Immutable dost thou remain ; Nor can the shadow of a change Obscure the glories of thy reign.** 4 Earth may with all her pow'rs dissolve, If such the great Creator's will ; But thou for ever art the same ; "I am" is thy memorial still. God almighty. Ju. JY1. L f^i IVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, vJT Give to the Lord renown and pow'r; Ascribe due honors to his name, And his eternal might adore. u±jj. ^> vx n Li i / 2 The Lord proclaims his pow'r aloud, O'er the vast ocean and (he laud; His voice divides the wat'ry cloud. And lightnings blaze at his command.* 0 His thunders rend the vaulted skies, And palaces and temples shake; The mountains tremble at the noise, The valleys roar, the deserts quake. 4 The Lord sits sov'reign o'er the flood ; Jehovah reigns for ever king ; But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. 5 We see no terrors in his name, But in our God a Father find : The voice that shakes all nature's frame Speaks comfort to the pious mind. £t) God the governor of the unit \j. JM. 1 ^rp\VAS God who hmTd the rolling spheres J- And stretch'd the boundless skies ; Who form'd the plan of endless years, And bade the ages rise. 2 From everlasting is his might, Immense and unconfin'd : He pierces through the realms of light, And rides upon the wind. 3 lie darts along the burning skies; Loud thunders round him roar: All heav'n attends him as he flies; All hell proclaims his pow'r. 4 Ho scatters nations with his breath; The seatlorM nations fly : Dire pestilence and wasting death Confess the Godhead nigh. 5 Ye worlds, with ey'ry living thing, Fulfil his high command : X XiXVJ. UVJ ± iUi^ O V/J. Mortals, pay homage to your King, And own his ruling hand. 24 God seen in the elements, -t . JM. /S. X\7TIEN in dark and dreadful gloom, ▼ ▼ Clouds on clouds portentous spread, Black as if the day of doom Hung o'er nature's shrinking head ; When the lightning breaks from high, God is coming — God is nigh ! r 2 Then we hear his chariot wheels, As the mighty thunder rolls; Nature, startled nature reels From the centre to the poles ; Then the ocean, earth and sky, Tremble as he passes by ! 3 Darkness, wild with horror, forms His mysterious hiding-place ; Should he from his ark of storms, Rend the veil and show his face, At the judgment of his eye, All the universe would die. 4 God of vengeance ! from above, While thine awful bolts are hurl'd, 0 remember thou art love ! Spare — 0 spare a guilty world ! Stay thy flaming wrath awhile, Let the bow of promise smile ! 25 God omnipresent and omniscient. Li. JM. 1 1" OKU, thou hast search'd and seen me L^ through, Thine eye commands with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours, My heart and flesh, with all their pow'rs. 2 Could I so false, so faithless prove, To quit thy service and thy love; Where, Lord, could I thy presence shun, Or from thy dreadful glory run? 3 If, mounted on a morning ray, I fly beyond the western sea, Thy swifter hand would first arrive, And there arrest thy fugitive. 4 Or should I try to shun thy sight Beneath the spreading veil of night, One glance of thine, one piercing ray Would kindle darkness into day. 5 The veil of night is no disguise, No screen from thine all-searching eyes ; Thy hand can seize thy foes as soon Through midnight shades as blazing noon. 6 0 may these thoughts possess my breast, Where'er I rove, where er I rest ! Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for Uod is there. God omniscient. 0. M. 20 1 1 " ORD, all I am is known to thee ! Aj In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, or to flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to thee, Lord, Before they're fbrin'd within; And ere my lips pronounce the word, Thou know'st the sense I mean. 4 0 wondrous knowledge, deep and high; Where can a creature hide ? Within thy circling arms J lie, Beset on ev'ry side. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 17 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from ev'ry ill, Seeur'd by sov reign love. 27 God's Wisdom. CM. 1 G ONGS of immortal praise belong ^ To my almighty God : He hath my heart, and he my tongue, To spread his name abrond. 2 How great the works his hand hath wrought! How glorious in onr sight! And men in ev'ry age hive sought His wonders with delight. 3 How most exact is nature's frame ! How wise th' eternal mind; His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd the sons of men He fix'd his cov'nant sure : The orders that his lips pronounce To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth, and skies, Thy heav'nly skill proclaim ; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name ? 6 To fear thy pow'r, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill ; And he's the wisest of our race Who best obeys thy will. Zu God holy and just. C. M. lll OLY and rev'rend is the name Of our eternal King ; Thrice holy, Lord ! the angels cry: Thrice holy let us sing. 18 BEING AND 2 Holy is ho in all his works. And saints are his delight ; But sinners and their wicked ways Ave hateful in his sight. 0 The deepest rev'rence, homage, love, Pay, 0 my soul, to God; Lift with thy hands a holy heart To his sublime abode. 4 Thou, righteous God! preserve my mind From all pollution free ; Thine image Conn within my breast, That I thy face may see. £*J God the searcher of hearts. 0. JN1 1 f^i OD is a Spirit, just and wise; vX He sees our inmost mind; In vain to heav'n we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honor can appear. The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies, Their bended knees the ground: But God abhors the sacrifice Where not the heart is found. 4 Lord ! search my thoughts, and try my ways, And make my soul sincere: Then shall I stand before thy face, And find acceptance (how ,'50 Ood no respecter of persons. 0. M. heav'n's high King 1 "lYriTII eye impartial, 1 ▼ ▼ Surveys each human tribe; No earthly pomp his eyes can charm, Nor wealth his favor bribe. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 19 2 The rich and poor, ot equal clay, His pow'rftu hand did frame; All souls are his, and him alike Their common parent claim. 0 Ye sons of men of high degree, Your great Superior own ; Praise him for all his gifts, and pay Your homage at his throne. 4 Trust in the Lord, ye humble poor, And banish ev'ry fear: The God you serve will ne'er forsake The man of heart sincere. 31 God faithful. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8 1 HPHE promises I sing, J- Which love supreme once spoke ; Nor will th' eternal King His wTords of grace revoke. They stand secure And steadfast still : Not Zion's hill Abides so sure. 2 The mountains melt away, When once the Judge appears ; And sun and moon decay, That measure mortal years : But still the same, In radiant lines, His promise shines Through all the flame. 5 Their harmony shall sound Through my attentive ears, When thunders cleave the ground, And dissipate the spheres. 'Midst all the shock Of that dread scene, I'll stand serene, Thy word my rock. 20 BEING AND ?)^ God benevolent and merciful. CM. 1 rpiIY ceaseless, unexhausted love, -L Unmerited and free, Delights our evil to remove, And help our misery. 2 Thou waitest to be gracious still; Thou dost with sinners bear ; That, saved, we may thy goodness feel, And all thy grace declare. 3 Thy goodness and thy truth to me, To ev'ry soul abound ; A vast unfathomable sea Where all our thoughts are drown'd. 4 Its streams the whole creation reach, So plenteous is the store ; Enough for all, enough for each, Enough for evermore. 5 Faithful, 0 Lord, thy mercies are ; A rock which cannot move : A thousand promises declare Thy constancy of love. 6 Throughout the universe it reigns, Unalterably sure ; And, while the truth of God remains, His goodaess must endure. ?)<•) God is love. -t\ JY1 1 ]\/TY God, thy boundless love I praise : -^-▼JL How bright on high its glories blaze, How sweetly bloom below ! It streams from thine eternal throne; Through heav'n its joys for ever run, And o'er the earth they flow. 2 Tis love thai paints the purple morn, And bids the clouds, in air upborne, Their genial drops distil ; PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 21 In ev'ry vernal beam it glows, And breathes in ev'ry gale that blows, And glides in ev'ry rill. It robes in cheerful green the ground, And pours its flow'ry beauties round, Whose sweets perfume the gale : Its bounties richly spread the plain, The blushing fruit, the golden grain, And smile on ev'ry vale. But in thy gospel see it shine, With grace and glories more divine, Proclaiming sins forgiv'n, There faith, bright cherub, points the way To realms of everlasting day And opens all her heav'n. Then let the love, that makes me blest, With cheerful praise inspire my breast, And ardent gratitude ; And all my thoughts and passions tend To thee, my Father and my Friend, My soul's eternal good. God gracious to all. CM. 34 L O WEET is the mem'ry of thy grace, ^ 0 God, my heav'nly King ! Let age to age thy righteousness In songs of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but not confines His goodness to the skies. Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes, thy creatures wait On thee for daily food; Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 22 BEING AND 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord, How slow thine anger moves ! But soon he sends his pard'ning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, Thjr pow'r and praise proclaim; But saints who taste thy richer grace, Delight to bless thy name. OfJ God's mercies unutterable. 0. M. 1 /~\UR souls with pleasing wonder view V-/ The bounties of thy grace; How much bestow'd, how much reserv'd For those that seek thy face. 2 Thy lib'ral hand with worldlv bliss Oft makes their cup run o er; And in the cov'nant of thy love They find diviner store. 3 Here mercy hides their num'rous sins; Here grace their souls renews; Here hope, and love, and jo}^, and peace Their heav'nly beams diffuse. 4 But oh! what treasures yet unknown Are lodg'd in worlds to come ! If these th' enjoyments of the way, How happy is their home ! f) And what shall wretched man reply? Or how such goodness own? But 'tis our joy that. Lord, to thee Thy servants' hearts are known. 6 Since time's too short, all gracious God, To utter half thy praise; Loud to the honour of thy name Eternal hymns we'll raise. t)\) God's mercy great and eternal, ^» M.. *M V soul, repeat his praise Whose mercies are so great; PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 23 Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 God will not always chide ; And, when his wrath is felt, His strokes are fewer than our crimes, And lighter than our guilt. 3 High as the heav'ns are rais'd Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 4 His grace subdues our sins, And his forgiving love Far as the east is from the west Doth all our guilt remove. 5 The pity of the Lord, To those who fear his name, Is such as tender parents feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 6 Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower! If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, It withers in an hour. 7 But thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. f ) I The glory of God. L. M 1 "VT-^ sons °f men, in sacred lays A Attempt the great Creator's praise; But who an equal song can frame ? What verse can reach the lofty theme? 2 He sits enthron'd amidst the spheres, And glory like a garment wears ; WThile boundless wisdom, pow'r, and grace Command our awe, transcend our uraise. 24 BEING AND 3 Before his throne a shining band Of cherubs and of seraphs stand; Ethereal spirits, who in flight Outstrip the rapid speed of light. 4 To God all nature owes its birth ; He form' d this pond'rous globe of earth, He rais'd the glorious arch on high, And measured out the azure sky. 5 In all our Maker's grand designs Omnipotence with wisdom shines ; His works, through all this wondrous frame, Bear the great impress of his name. 6 Rais'd on devotion's lofty wing, Let us his high perfections sing; 0 let his praise employ our tongue, While list ning worlds applaud the song ! d. THE TRINITY. 27 And spread his honors and thoir joy< Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, One general song to raise; Let saints in earth and heav'n combine In harmony and praise. 42 L A sona of oralse to the ever-blessed Trinity. L. JM. 1 "OLESS'D be the Father and his love; -L* To whose celestial source we owe . Rivers of endless joy above, And rills of comfort here below. 2 Glory to thee, great Son of God, From whose dear wounded body rolls A precious stream of vital blood, Pardon and life for dying souls. 3 We give the sacred Spirit praise, Who in our hearts of sin and wo Makes living springs of grace arise, And into boundless glory flow. Thus God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, we adore, That sea of life and love unknown, Without a bottom or a shore. tQ Christian Thanksgiving. P. M. 9.8.9.8.8.8. 1 f\ THAT 1 had a thousand voices! V_/ A mouth to speak with thousand tongues! Then, with a heart his praise rejoices, Would I proclaim in grateful songs, To all, wTherever I might be, What 'tis the Lord hath done for me. 2 Dear Father, endless praise I render, For soul and body strangely join'd ; I praise thee, Guardian kind and tender, For all the noble iovs I find 28 PRAISE TO GOD. So richly spread on every side, And freely for my use supplied. 3 What equal praises can I offer. Dear Jesus, for thy mercy shown ? What pangs, my Savior, did'st thou suffer. And thus for all my sins atone ! Thy death alone my soul could free From Satan, to be blest with thee. 4 Honor and praise, still onward reaching, Be thine too, Spirit of all grace, Whose holy pow'r and faithful teaching Give me among thy saints a place : Whate'er of good in me may shine Comes only from thy light divine. 5 Accept, 0 Lord, I now implore thee, The feeble praise I give below : In heav'n I better will adore thee, When I an angel's strength shall know : There would I lead the sacred choir, And raise their hallelujahs high'r. PRAISE TO GOD. 'X' JL Braise to God as the Creator and Preserver. L. ML 1 "OEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, -D Ye nations, bow with sacred joy : Kno\v that the Lord is Grod alone; He can create, and he destroy. 2 His sov'reign pow'r, without our aid, Made us of clay, and form'd US men, And, when like Wand'ring sheep we stray'd, He brought us to his fold again. 3 We are his people, we his care, Our souls and all our mortal frame: What lasting honors shall we rear. Almighty Maker, to thy name! PRAISE TO GOD. 29 4 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs- High as the heav'ns our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is thy command ; Vast as eternity thy love ; Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 45 Praise for Preservation and Redemption. 0. JV1. 1 "XTE humble souls, approach your God JL With songs of sacred praise ; For he is good, immensely good, And kind are all his ways. 2 All nature owns his guardian care ; In him we live and move : But nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. 3 He gave his Son, his only Son, To ransom rebel worms ; 'Tis here he makes his goodness known In its diviner forms. 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come ; On this our hope relies ; A safe defence, a peaceful home, When storms of trouble rise. 5 Thine eye beholds with kind regard The souls who trust in thee ; Their humble hope thou wilt reward With bliss divinely free. 6 Great God, to thine almighty love What honours shall we raise? Not all the raptur'd songs above Can render equal praise. 30 pkaisk to (;<)[>. ^x ) Prdist for thf-ha God. -L*. M. 1 /^1 TVK to our (Jod immortal praise! vX Mercy and truth are all his ways. Wonders of ,urace to God belong: Repeat his mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, The King of kings with glory crown : His mercies ever shall endure, When lords and kings are known no more. 3 He built the earth, he spread the sky, And fix'd the starry lights on high. Wonders of grace to God belong : Repeat his mercies in your song. 4 He fills the sun with morning light. He bids the moon direct the night : His mercies ever shall endure, When suns and moons shall shine no more. 5 He sent his Son wTith pow'r to save From guilt, and darkness, and the grave. Wonders of grace to God belong: Repeat his mercies in your song. 6 Through this vain wTorld he guides our feet, And leads us to his heav'nly seat. His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. 4 / Ftyise at all times. P. M. 1 irLL praise my Maker whilst Fve breath; X And, when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler pow'ra; My days of praise shall ne'er be past Whilst' lite and thought and being last Or immortality endures. 2 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God, who made the sky. And earth, and seas, with all their train. PRAISE TO GOD. 31 His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor; And none shall find his promise vain. 3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind ; {The Lord supports the fainting rnind ; He sends the lab'ring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, And grants the pris'ner sweet release. 4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath, And, when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, Whilst life and thought and being last, Or immortality endures. P.M. 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4. 4rO All creatures praise God. 1 T^O your Creator God, J- Your great Preserver, raise, Ye creatures of his hand, Your highest notes of praise. Let ev'ry voice Proclaim his pow'r, His name adore, And loud rejoice. 2 Thou source of light and heat, Bright sov'reign of the day, Dispensing blessings round With all diffusive ray ; From morn to night, With ev'ry beam, Record his name, Who made thee bright. 3 Fair regent of the night, With all thy starry train, 32 PRAISE TO GOD. Which rise in silent hosts, To gild the azure plain; With countless rays Declare his name, Prolong the theme, Keflect his praise. 4 Let all the creatures join To celebrate his name, And all their various pow'rs Assist th' exalted theme. Let nature raise From ev'ry tongue A general song Of grateful praise. 5 But oh ! from human tongues Should nobler praises flow ; And ev'ry thankful heart With warm devotion glow. Your voices raise, Ye highly blest Above the rest; Declare his praise. 49 ftraise for Divine Good ness. 1. jVL 7s. 1 f^i LORY be to God on high, VJT God, whose glory fills the sky; Peace on earth to man forgiv'n, Man, the well belov'd of heav'n. Glory be to God on high, God, whose glory fills the sky. 2 Favor'd mortals, raise the song; Endless thanks to God belong : Hearts o'erflowing with his praise, Join the hymns your voices raise: Glory be, &< 3 Mark the wonders of his hand ! Pow'r, no empire can withstand; PRAISE TO GOD. 33 Wisdom, angels' glorious theme ; Goodness, one eternal stream : Glory be, &c. 4 Awful Being ! from thy throne Send thy promis'd blessing down ; Let thy light, thy truth, thy peace, Bid our raging passions cease : Glory be, &c. 50 Exhortation to Praise. fe. M. 1 /^OME, sound his praise abroad, V_y And hymns of glory sing ! Jehovah is the sov'reign God, The universal Kins:. \~- 2 He form'd the deeps unknovn; He gave the seas their bound; The wat'ry worlds are all his own, And all the solid ground. 3 Come, worship at his throne ; Come, bow7 before the Lord : We are his works and not our own, He form'd us by his word. 4 To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, like the people of his choice, And own your gracious God ! fj\ Praise to God for Redemption. C. M. 1 TNDULGENT Father ! how divine, -JL How bright thy bounties are ! Through nature's ample round they shine, Thy goodness to declare. 2 But in the nobler work of grace, What sweeter mercy smiles In my benign Redeemer's face, And ev'iy fear beguiles ! 1 PRAISE TO GOD. 3 Such wonders, Lord, while I survey, To thee my thanks shall ri When morning ushers in the day. Or ev'niug veils the skies. 4 When glimm'ring life resigns its flame, Thy praise shall tune my breath ; • The sweet remembrance of thy name Shall gild the shades of death. 5 But, oh ! how blest my song shall rise, When freed from feeble clay, And all thy glories meet mine eyes In one eternal day. 6 Not seraphs, who resound thy name, Through yon ethereal plains, Shall glow with a diviner flame, Or raise sublimer strains. 52 Praise in time and in eternity. C. M. 1 T ONG as I live I'll bless thy name, JLi God of eternal love ! My work and joy shall be the same In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown, And let his praise ho great : I'll sing the honors of thy throne, Thy wrorks of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And, while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Agea lo come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. rwAisi; to god. 35 6 Thy gidrrous deeds of ancient date, Shall through the world be known: Thine arm of pow'r, thy heav'nly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands. Thy saints are rul'd by love ; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Though rocks and hills remove. tj*y Praise for mercies. fe. JM 1 f\ BLESS the Lord, my soul ! v^ Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name Whose favors are divine. 2 0 bless the Lord, my soul ! Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 3 'Tis he forgives thy sins ; 'Tis he relieves thy pain ; 'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses, And gives thee strength again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When rescued from the grave, He, that redeemed our souls from death, Hath boundless pow'r to save. 5 He fills the poor with good ; He gives the s&ff'rers rest. The Lord hath justice for the proud, And mercy for th' oppress'd. 6 His wondrous works, and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the werld his truth and grace By his beloved Son. 36 PRAISE TO GOD. fj-jz God worthy of tin highest praise, -h* JM, 1 TN glad amazement, Lord, I stand A Amidst the bounties of thy hand; How numberless those bounties are! How rich, how various, and how fair ! 2 But 0 ! what poor returns I make ! What lifeless thanks I pay thee back ! Lord ! I confess, with humble shame, My offerings scarce deserve the name. 3 Fain wTould my lab'ring heart devise To bring some nobler sacrifice. It sinks beneath the mighty load : What shall I render to my God? 4 To him I consecrate my praise, And vow the remnant of my days. Yet what, at best, can I pretend, Worthy such gifts from such a friend ? 5 In deep abasement, Lord, I see My emptiness and poverty. Enrich my soul with grace divine, And make me worthier to be thine. 6 Give me at length an angel's tongue, That heav'n may echo with my song. The theme, too great for time, shall be The joy of long eternity. |T)£) God all and in aU. S. M 1 1VTY God, my life, my love, jjfJL To thee, to thee I call; I cannot live if thou remove, For thou art all in all.* 2 To thee, and thee alone. The angels owe their bliss ; They sit around thy gracious throne, And dwell where Jesus is. PRAISE TO GOD. 37 3 Not all the harps above Can make a neav'nly place, If God his residence remove, Or but conceal his face. 4 Nor earth, nor all the sky Can one delight afford, No, not a drop of real joy, Without thy presence, Lord.* fjO God glorious and Sinners saved. C M. 1 T7ATHER, how wide thy glories shine ! JL How high thy wonders rise! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousands through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, Their motions speak thy skill, And on the wings of ev'ry hour We read thy patience still. 3 But when we viewr thy strange design To save rebellious man,' Our souls are fill'd with awe divine, To see what God performs. 4 When sinners break the Father's law, The dying son atones ; Oh, the dear mysteries of his cross! The triumph of his groans ! 5 Now the full glories of the Lamb Adorn the heavenly plains; Sweet cherubs learn Immanuers name, And try their choicest strains. 6 0 may I bear some humble part In that immortal song ; Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, And love command my tongue. 38 Tin: works of ood. fj i (rod exaUed, above all praise. 1 . M. o.o.O.o.o.O. 1 "pARENT of good! thy works of might A I trace with wonder and delight; Thy name is all divine. There's naught in earth or sea or air, Or heaven itself, that's good or fair, But what is wholly thine. 2 Immensely high thy glories rise ; They strike my soul with sweet surprise, And sacred pleasure yield; An ocean wide without a bound, Where ev'ry noble wish is drown'd, And ev'ry want is fill'd. 3 To thee my warm affections move, In sweet astonishment and love, While at thy feet I fall ; I pant for naught beneath the skies ; To thee my ardent wishes rise, 0 mine eternal All ! 4 What shall I do to spread thy praise, My God ! through my remaining days, Or how thy name adore ? To thee I consecrate my breath; Let me be thine in life and death, And thine lor evermore. THE WORKS OF GOD. fjQ CixVs love displayed in creation. 0. M. 1 TAIL, great Creator, wise and good ! XI To thee our songs we raise. Nature, through all her various scenes, Invites us to thy praise. THE WORKS OF GOD 39 2 At morning, noon, and ev'ning mild, Fresh wonders strike our view; And while we gaze, our hearts exult With transports ever new. 3 Thy glory beams in ev'ry star Which gilds the gloom of night, And decks the smiling face of morn With rays of cheerful light. 4 The lofty hill, the humble lawn, With countless beauties shine : The silent grove, the awful shade, Proclaim thy pow'r divine. 5 Great nature's God ! still may these scenes Our serious hours engage ! Still may our grateful hearts consult Thy works' instructive page ! 6 And while in all thy wondrous works Thy varied love we see, Still may the contemplation lead Our hearts, 0 God, to thee ! zJO All the works of God praise him. Ju. JV1. 1 rpHE spacious firmament on high, J- With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. 2 Tlf unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's pow'r display And publishes to ev'ry land The work of an Almighty hand. 3 Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the list'ning earth Repeats the story of her birth : 4 Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn. 40 THE WORKS OF GOD. Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 5 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball? AVhat though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found ? 6 In reason s ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine — The hand that made us is divine. All things dependent on God. 0. 60 1 WTE sing th' almighty pow'r of God ▼ ▼ Who bade the mountains rise, Who spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. 2 We sing the wisdom that ordain d The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3 We sing the goodness of the Lord, Who fills the earth with food ; AVho form'd his creatures by a word, And then pronounc'd them good. 4 Lord, how thy wonders are display 'd, Where'er we turn our eyes, Whether we view the ground we tread, Or gaze upon the skies ! 5 There's not a plant or flow'r below, But makes thy glories known : And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy throne. 6 On thee each moment we depend ; If thou withdraw, we die. Oh may we ne'er that God offend, Who is forever nigh ! THE WORKS OF GOD. 41 f3JL The riches of divine goodn '^- M. 1 "1 " ET the high heav'ns your songs invite; J~^ Those spacious fields of brilliant light, Where sun, and moon, and planets roll, And stars that glow from pole to pole. 2 Sing earth in verdant robes array'd, Its herbs and flowers, its fruits and shade, Peopled with life of variou i forms, Of fish and fowl, and beast and worms.* 3 But 0! that brighter world above, Where lives and reigns incarnate love! God's only Son, in ilesh array'd, For man a bleeding victim made! 4 Thither, my soul, with rapture soar, There in the land of praise adore ; The theme demands an angel's lay, Demands an everlasting day. \)^ All i Kit are praises God. P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 rptlE earth, where'er I turn mine eye, -L Reveals her Maker's glory ; Through day and night the shining sky Of praise repeats its story ; Who for the sun there fix'd his place ? Who clothes him with majestic grace? The starry hosts — who leads them? 2 Who rules the restless raging winds ? The clouds, in rain distilling? And who the lap of earth unbinds. Our stores with plenty filling? Great God, thy praises shall abide, And, with thy goodness, reach as wide As wide creation reaches. 3 But man, — a body, of thy hand The marvellous formation; 'Tis man, — a soul to understand Thy wonders of creation ; 42 THE WORKS OP GOD. Tis man, — who bo himself supplies Best proof i hat thoa art good and wise, — Who best should sing thy praises. 4 Now pay thine honors to his name, My soul, his glory telling : Thy Father and thy God proclaim, The world's glad anthem swelling : Let all our race, with one accord, Love, trust, and serve our common Lord : Who can refuse to serve him ! £_) The Ministry af Angers. L. M. o 1 f^i REAT God ! what hosts of angels stand vJT In shining ranks at thy right hand, Array'd in robes of dazzling light, With pinions stretch'd for distant flight! 2 Immortal fires ! seraphic flames ! Who can recount their various names ? In strength and beauty they excel ; For near the throne of God they dwell. 3 How eagerly they wish to know The duties he would have them do : What joy their active spirits feel, To execute their Sovereign's will ! 4 Hither, at his command, they fly To guard the beds on which we lie ; To shield our persons night and day, And scatter all our fears away. 5 Send, 0 my God, some angel down, (Though to a mortal eye unknown.) To guide and guard my doubtful way Up to the realms of endless day. 04 The&ml CM. 1 YVHIAT is the thing of greatest price, ▼ ▼ The whole creation round ? That which was lost in Paradise, Thai which in Christ is found : PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 43 2 The soul of man — Jehovah's breath, That keeps two worlds at strife; Hell moves beneath to work its death; Heaven stoops to give it life. 3 God, to redeem it, did not spare His well-beloved Son : Jesus, to save it, deign'd to bear The sins of all in one. 4 And is this treasure borne below, In earthen vessels frail? Can none its utmost value know, Till flesh and spirit fail ? 5 Then let us gather round the cross, That knowledge to obtain ; Not by the soul's eternal loss, But everlasting gain. PROVIDENCE OF GOD. Volume of Dim ae Providence. 0. JN1. 1 1 " ET the whole race of creatures lie JLi Abas'd before the Lord ! Whate'er his pow'rful hand has form'd, He governs with a word. 2 Ten thousand ages ere the skies Were into motion brought, All the long years and worlds to come Stood present to his thought. 3 There's not a sparrow or a worm O'erlook'd in his decrees ; He raises monarchs to a throne, Or sinks with equal ease. 4 If light attend the course I go, 'Tis he provides the rai And 'tis his hand that hides the sun, If darkness cloud my days. 44 PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 5 Trusting his wisdom and his love, I would not wish to know What in the book of his decrees Awaits me here below. 6 Be this alone my fervent pray'rj Whate'er my lot shall be, Or joys, or sorrows, may they form My soul for heav'n and thee ! \)\J God's dispensations merciful. C JY1. 1 nPHE Lord, how fearful is his name! J- How wide is his command! Nature, with all her moving frame, Rests on his mighty hand. 2 Immortal glory forms his throne, And light his awful robe, Whilst, with a smile or with a frown, He manages the globe. 3 Adoring angels round him fall, In all their shining forms ; His sov'reign eye looks o'er them all, And pities mortal worms.* i Now, let the Lord for ever reign, And sway us as he will ; Sick or in health, in ease or pain, We are his fav'rites still. 67 God provides for all, L. M. 1 f^ RTCATEST of beings, source of life, VJT Sov'reign of air, and earth, and sea! All nature feels thy powY ; but man A grateful tribute pays to thee. 2 Subjecl to wants, io thee he looks, And from thy goodness seeks supplies; And when, oppress'd will) guilt, he mourns Thy mercy lifts him to the skies. PROVIDE XCE OF GOD. 45 3 Children, whose little minds, unform'd, Ne'er raised a tender thought to heav'n; And men, whom reason lifts (o God, Though oft by passion downward driv'n;* 4 All, great Creator ! all are thine ; All feel thy providential care ; And, through each varying scene of life, Alike thy constant pity share. 5 And, whether grief oppress the heart, Or whether joy elate the breast, Or life still keep its little course, Or death invite the heart to rest : 6 All are thy messengers, and all Thy sacred pleasure, Lord, obey ; And all are training man to dwell Nearer to bliss, and nearer thee. 00 God's appointments wise and good. -L. JV1. 1 rpHROUGH all the various shifting scene J- Of life's mistaken ill or good, Thy hand, 0 God, conducts, unseen, The beautiful vicissitude. 2 Thou givest with paternal care, Howe'er unjustly we complain, To all their necessary share Of joy and sorrow, health and pain. 3 Trust we to youth, or friends, or pow'r ? Fix we on this terrestrial ball? When most secure, the coming hour, If thou see fit, may blast them all. 4 Thy pow'rful consolations cheer ; Thy smiles suppress the deep-fetch'd sigh ; Thy hand can dry the trickling tear, That secret wets the widow s eye. 5 All things on earth, and all in heav'n On thine eternal will depend; 46 PROVIDEXCK OF GOD. And all for greater good WWO giv'ftj Would man pursue th' appointed end. 6 Be this my care; — To all beside, IndifFrent let mv wishes be. Passion be calm, abas'd he pride, And fix'd my soul, great God ! on thee. \)t/ God's ways incomprehensible. 0. JV1. 1 f^i OD moves in a mysterious way, vJT 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 sov'reign will. 3 Ye fearful saints ! fresh courage take : The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and will break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev'ry lnmr ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet wilj be the ilowY. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain. Cod is his own interpreted And he will make it plain. I \) Hopein God's mercy. t, M. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 XpROM deep distress to (hoc 1 pray; -L 0 God, hoar my entreaty ! Turn not thy face From me away, But show thy tender pity : PE0VIB8NCE of GOD. 47 As judge, shouldst thou my deeds regard, In justice weighing due award. How could I stand the trial ! 2 With thee should mercy not prevail To show to man thy favor. His evry act his guilt would swell, Vain were his best endeavor. His goodness, in its utmost length, Reveals his utter want of strength, — He must rely on mercy. 3 On God alone, and on his grace, Can I securely rest me ; He sees my heart, heals my distress, — To Him, then, why not trust me ? He owns a Father's name, and knows The full amount of human woes — On him be my reliance ! 4 Should comfort seem afar to keep, I'll not sink down despairing: They who in godly sorrow weep Shall find a gracious hearing : Thus Christians do, and they are blest In God, their confidence and rest, Their comfort and Redeemer. 5 Many "and great my sins, I own, But greater God's free mercies : From wrath I flee to his dear Son, Who bore for me its cur- And he will be my shepherd too, Will all my troubles guide me through, To rest with him in glory. God the refuge of his children. iJ . JN1 71 1 (^J-OD is the refuge of his saints, ^JT When storms of deep distress invade, Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. 48 PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 2 Let mountains from their seats bo hmTd Down to the deep, and buried there; Convulsions shake the solid world: Our faith shall never yield to fear. 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar, In sacred peace our souls abide ; While ev'ry nation, ev'ry shore Trembles and dreads the swelling tide. 4 Midst storms and tempests, Lord, thy word Does ev'ry rising fear control; Sweet peace thy promises afford, And well sustain the fainting soul. | £ Divine goodness a ground of trust. fe. JM. 1 /~1 IVE to the winds thy fears ; vJT Hope, and be undismay'd : God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears, And shall lift up thy head. 2 Through waves and clouds and storms He gently clears thy way ; Wait thou his time, so shall this night Soon end in joyous dajr. 3 What though thou rulest not? Yet heav'n, and earth, and hell Proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, And ruleth all things well. 4 Thine everlasting truth, Father, thy ceaseless love, Sees all thy children's wants, and knows What best for each will prove. 5 And whatsoe'er thou will Thou dost, 0 King of kings; What thine unerring wisdom chose, Thy pow'r to being brings. G Lei us in life, in death, Thy steadfast truth declare ; And publish with our latest breath, Thy love and guardian care. PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 49 / ^j God appointeth affliction. -Li. M. 1 1VTOT from relentless fate's dark womb, ±y Or from the dust, our troubles come. No fickle chance presides o'er grief, To cause the pain, or send relief. 2 Look up, and see, ye sorrowing saints ! The cause and cure of your complaints. Know, 'tis your heav'nly father's will: Bid ev'ry murmur then be still. 3 He sees we need the painful yoke ; Yet love directs his heaviest stroke. He takes no pleasure in our smart, But wounds to heal and cheer the heart. 4 Blest trials those that cleanse from sin, And make the soul all pure within, Wean the fond mind from earthly toys, To seek and taste celestial joys ! i ~X. God a present help in trouble. 0. M. 1 rpO calm the sorrows of the mind, i Our heav'nly Friend is nigh, To wipe the anxious tear that starts Or trembles in the eye. 1 2 Thou canst, when anguish rends the heart, The secret wo control; The inward malady canst heal, The sickness of the soul. 3 Thou canst repress the rising sigh ; Canst. soothe each mortal care; And ev'ry deep and heart-felt groan Is wafted to thine ear. 4 Thy gracious eye is watchful still ; Thy potent arm can save From threatening danger and disease, And the devouring grave, c 4 50 PROVIDEN'CE OF GOD; 5 When, pale and languid all the frame, The ruthless Hand of pain Arrests the feeble pow'rs of life, The help of man is vain. 6 'Tis thou, great God ! alone canst cheek The progress of disease ; And sickness, aw'd by pow'r divine, The high command obeys. 7 Eternal source of life and health, And ev'ry bliss we feel ! In sorrow and in joy, to thee Our grateful hearts appeal. Man's dependence on God. 0. JM. 75 1 1 " ET others boast how strong they be, J-^ Nor death nor danger fear ; While we confess, 0 Lord, to thee, What feeble things we are. 2 Fresh as the grass our bodies stand, And flourish bright and gay : A blasting wind sweeps o'er the land, And fades the grass away. 3 Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies if one be gone : Strange! that a harp of thousand strings Should keep in tune so long. 4 But 'tis our Cod supports our frame, The Cod that form'd us firs! : Salvation to tlf almighty name Thai rear'd us from the dust. 5 While we have breath, or life, or tongues, Our Maker we'll adore. His spirit moves our heaving lungs, Or they would breathe no more. PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 51 76 God ) Desiring assurance of the Divine Favor. 1<. M. 9 1 TN vain the world's alluring smile J- Would my unwary heart beguile ; Deluding world! its brightest day — Dream of a moment — flits away. 2 To nobler bliss my soul aspires ; Come, Lord, and fill these large desires With power, and light, and love divine ; 0, speak, and tell me thou art mine. 3 The blissful word, with joy replete, Shall bid my gloomy fears retreat ; And heavenly hope, serenely bright, Illume and cheer my darkest night. 4 So shall my joyful spirit rise, On wings of faith, above (he skies. Then dwell for ever near thy throne, In joys to mortal thought unknown. The prosperity <>J' simurs curBisd. L. M, 94 1 ] ORD, what a thoughtless wretch was I, JL^ To mourn, and murmur, and repine To see the wicked piac'd on high, In pride and robes of honor shine! 2 But. oh, (heir end, their dreadful end! Thy sanctuary taught me so: On slippry rocks I see them stand, And liery billows roll below.* DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 63 3 Their fancied joys; how fast they flee ! Like dreams as fleetirlg and as vain. Their songs of softest h;ii'inony Are but a prelude to their pain. 4 Now I esteem their mirth and wine Too dear to purchase with my blood; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine, My life, my portion, and my God. The world's three chief temptations. 0. JV1. 1 T\THEN in the li?ht of fjlith divine ▼ ▼ We look on things below, Honor, and gold, and sensual joy, How vain and dang'rous too ! 2 Honor's a puff of noisy breath ; Yet men expose their blood, And venture everlasting death To gain that airy good. 3 Whilst others starve the nobler mind, And feed on shining dust, They sacrifice eternal bliss To mean and sordid lust. 4 The pleasures that allure our sense Are dang'rous snares to souls ; There's but a drop of flatt'ring sweet, And dash'd with bitter bowls. 5 God is mine all-sufficient good, My portion and my choice ; In him my vast desires are fill'd, And ali my pow'rs rejoice.* V)() The end of the world, C. M. 1 "\XTHY should this earth delight us so ? ▼ ▼ Why should we fix our eyes On these low grounds where sorrows grow, And ev'ry pleasure dies? 2 While time his sharpest tooth prepares Our comforts to devour, 64 DEPRAVITY OF MAN. There is a land above the stars, And joys above his pow'r. 3 Nature shall be dissolv'd, and die, The sun must end his race, The earth and sea away shall fly Before my Savior's face. 4 When will that glorious morning rise ? When the last trumpet sound, And call the nations to the skies, From underneath the ground ? The vanity of earthly things. L. M, 97 1 "YirrHAT are possessions, fame, and pow'r, ▼ ▼ The boasted splendor of the great? What gold, which dazzled eyes adore, And seek with endless toils and sweat? 2 Express their charms, declare their use, That we their merits may descry ; Tell us what good they can produce, Or what important wants supply. 3 If, wounded with the sense of sin, To them for pardon we should pray, Will they restore our peace within, And wash our guilty stains away ? 4 Can they celestial life inspire, Nature with pow'r divine renew, With pure and sacred transports fire Our bosom, and our lusts subdue ? 5 When with the pangs of death we strive, And yield all comforts here for lost, Will they support us, will they give Kind succor, when we need it most ? 6 When at th' Almighty's awful bar To hear our final doom we stand, Can they incline the Judge to spare, Or wrest the vengeance from his hand ? CHRIST. 65 7 Can they protect us from despair, From the dark reign of death and hell, Crown us with bliss, and throne us where The just, in joys immortal, dwell ? 8 Sinners, your idols we despise, If these reliefs they cannot grant ; J Why should we such delusions prize. And pine in everlasting want ? O Expostulation. ± . Al. 7s. 1 C INNER, what has earth to show ^ Like the joys believers know? Is thy path of fading flowers Half so bright, so sweet, rs ours? 2 Doth a skilful, healing friend On thy daily path attend, And where thorns and stings abound, Shed a balm on ev'ry wound? 3 When the tempest rolls on high, Hast thou still a refuge nigh ? Can, oh, can thy dying breath Summon one more strong than death ? Canst thou, in that awful day, Fearless tread the gloomy way, Plead a glorious ransom giv'n, Burst from earth, and soar to heav'n ? CHRIST. \)\) The Deity and HumarMy of Christ. L. M. 1 T^ RE the blue heav'ns were stretch'd abroad, J^ From everlasting was the Word; With God he was; the Word was God, And must divinely be ador'd. 2 By his own power were all things made; By him supported all things stand: He is the whole creation's Head, And angels fly at his command. GO CHRIST. 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell. He led the host of morning stars ; (Thy generation who can tell. Or count the number of thy years?) 4 But lo. ho leaves those heav'nly (onus. The Word descends and dwells in clay, That he may convert hold with worm-, Drest in such feeble flesh as they. 5 Mortals with joy behold his face, Th' eternal Father's only Son; How full of truth ! how full of grace ! When through his form the Godhead shone. 6 Archangels leave their high abode, To learn new myst'ries here, and tell The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. 100 God the Son equal with the Father. L. M. 1 T> RIGHT King of glory, dreadful God! -*J Our spirits bbw before thy seat, To thee we lift an humble thought. And worship at thine awful feet 2 A thousand seraphs, strong and bright. Stand round the glorious Deifrj But who amongst the sons of lignt Pretends comparison with thee! 3 Yet there is one of human frame, Jesus, array'd in flesh and blood, Thinks it no robbefy to claim A full equality with God. 4 Their glory shines with equal beams; Their essence is fbr ever one Though bhey are known by different names, The Father Gtodj and God the Sen. 5 Then lei the name of Chrisl our King With equal honors be ador'd ; His praise let ^x'xx angel sing. And all the nations own their Lord. HIS INCARNATION. 67 101 The ])lvi" My °f ( ,/tiis/- C. M. 1 ^PIIEE we adore, eternal Word ! -i- The Father's equal son; By heav'n's obedient hosts ador'd Ere time its course begun. 2 The first creation has display'd Thine energy divine ; For not a single thing was made By other hands than thine. 3 But ransom'd sinners, with delight, Sublimer facts survey, — The all-creating Word unites Himself to dust and clay. 4 Creation's Author now assumes A creature's humble form; A man of grief and woe becomes, Is trod on like a worm. 5 The Lord of glory bears the shame To vile transgressors due ; Justice the Prince of life condemns To die in anguish too. 1 6 God over all, for ever blest, The righteous curse endures; And thus, to souls with sin distrest, Eternal bliss insures. 7 What wonders in thy person meet, My Savior, all divine ! I fall with rapture at thy feet, And would be wholly thine. 102 'ill. Li. JVI. 1 /^i LORY to God ! who reigns above, VX Who dwells in light, whose name is love, Ye saints and angels, if ye c Declare the love of God to man. 2 0 what can more his love commend, His dear, his only Son to send ! 68 CHRIST. That man, condemn'd to die, might live, And God be glorious to forgive ! 3 Messiah's come — with joy behold The days by prophets long foretold : Judah, thy royal sceptre's broke ; And time still proves what Jacob spoke. 4 Daniel, thy weeks are all expir'd, — The time prophetic seals requir'd ; Cut off for sins, but not his own, The Prince, Messiah, doth atone. 5 We see the prophecies fulfill'd In Jesus, that most wondrous child : His birth, his life, his death, combine To prove his character divine. lvO The AngeVs message to the shepherds. 0. M. 1 CXN Judah's plains as shepherds sat, v./ Watching their flocks by night, The angel of the Lord appear'd, Clad in celestial light. 2 Awe-struck the vision they regard, Appaird with trembling fear; When thus a cherub-voice divine Breath'd sweetly on their ear : 3 " Shepherds of Judah ! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind ; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 4 "This day almighty love fulfils Its great eternal* word ; This day is born in Bethlehem A Savior, Christ the Lord. 5 "There shall you find the heav'nly babe In humblest weeds array'd ; All meanly wrapp'd in swaddling clothes And in a manger laid." HIS ADVENT. 69 6 He ceas'd, and sudden all around Appear'd a radiant throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Warbling their choral song: 7 " Glory to God, from whom on high All gracious mercies flow ! Who sends his heav'n-descended peace To dwell wTith man below." 104 TJie birth of Christ joy to the world. x . M. 1 TTARK ! what celestial notes. JJL What melody we hear ! Soft on the morn it floats, And fills the ravish'd ear. The tuneful shell, The golden lyre And vocal choir The concert swell. 2 Th' angelic hosts descend, With harmony divine ; See how from heav'n they bend, And in full chorus join. Fear not, say they; Great joy we bring : Jesus, your King, Is born to-day. 3 He comes, from error s night Your wand'ring feet to save; To realms of bliss and light He lifts you from the grave. This glorious morn, (Let all attend !) Your matchless friend, Your Savior's born. 4 Glory to God on high ! Ye mortals, spread the sound, And let your raptures fly To earth's remotest bound : 70 CHRIST. For peace on earth, From God in heav'n, To man is giv'n* At Jesus' birth. JL\7fJ The advent of the Savior. C M. 1 TTARK, the glad sound, the Savior comes, -CI The Savior promis'd long ! Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely pour'd, Exerts his sacred fire ; Wisdom, and might, and zeal, and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes the pris'ners 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 vice To clear the mental ray; And on the eyes, oppress'd with night, To pour celestial day. 5 He comes, the broken heart to bind. The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of his grace, T' enrich the humble poor. G Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace! Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. ) Christ the Messenger of mercy, o. M. 1 T> AINU your triumphant songs XV To an immortal tune ; Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. , HIS ADVENT. 71 2 Sing how eternal love Its chief Beloved chose, And bade him raise our wretched race From their abyss of woes. 3 H:s hand no thunder bears, No terror clothes his brow ; No bolts to drive our guilty souls To fiercer flames below. 4 'Twas mercy fill'd the throne, No wrath stood frowning by, When Christ was sent with pardon down To rebels doom'cl to die. 5 Now, sinners, dry your tears ; Let hopeless sorrow cease ; Bow to the sceptre of his love, And take the offer'd peace. 107 Christ comes to destroy sin. \j- JM. 1 TOY to the world ! the Lord has come ! *J Let earth receive her King : Let ev'ry heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth ! the Savior reigns, Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is (bund. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. 72 CHRIST. 108 Glory and goodness in Christ? s mission. 0. 3 1 1 riGII let us swell our tuneful notes -JLl And join th' angelic threrog; For angels no such love have known, T' awake a cheerful song. 2 Good will to guilty men is shown, And peace on earth is giv'n ; For lo ! th' incarnate Savior comes, A messenger from heav'n. 3 Justice and grace, with sweet accord, His rising beams adorn : Let heav'n and earth in concert join, Now such a child is born. 4 Glory to God, in highest strains, In highest worlds be paid ! His glory by our lips proclaim'd, And by our lives display'd ! 5 When shall we reach those blissful realms Where Christ exalted reigns, And learn of yon celestial choir Their own immortal strains ? Christ sent not to condemn but to save. L. M 109 1 T)KAISE ye the Lord, who reigns above, JtT Fix'd on his throne of troth and love: Behold the finger of his pow'r ; Contemplate, wonder, and adore. 2 When man, debas'd and guilty man, From crime lo crime with madness ran, Well might his arm its thunders launch, And blast tlT ungrateful, root and branch. 3 Bui clgmency with justice strove, To save the people of his love : "Go, my beloved Son!" he cried, " Be thou their Savior, thou their guide." HIS MISSION. 73 4 The eastern star with glory streams, It comes, with healing on its beams ; Dark mists of error flee away, And Judah hails the rising day. 5 His sacred memory we bless Whose holy gospel we profess ; And praise his great almighty name From whom such light and favor came. Lr.L no Praise for the mission of Jesus. a . M 1 ri IVE thanks to God most high, vJT The universal Lord, The sovereign King of kings ; And be his grace ador'd. His pow'r and grace Are still the same; And let his name Have endless praise. 2 He saw the nations lie All perishing in sin, And pitied the sad state The ruin d world was in. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure, And ever sure Abides thy word. 3 He sent his only Son To save us from our woe, From Satan, sin, and death, And ev'ry hurtful foe. His pow'r and grace Are still the same, And let his name Have endless praise. 4 Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heav'nly King; And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing. 74 CHRIST. Thy mercjr, Lord, Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. HI God our Savior. L. M. 1 IVTY song shall bless the Lord of all, ITX My praise shall climb to his abode j Thee, Savior, by that name I call, The great Supreme, the mighty God. 2 Without beginning or decline, Object of faith, and not of sense ; Eternal ages saw him shine, He shines eternal ages hence. 3 As much, when in the manger laid, Almighty ruler of the sky, As when the six days' work he made Fill'd all the morning stars with joy. 4 Of all the crowns Jehovah bears, Salvation is his dearest claim : That gracious sound well pleas'd he hears And owns Immanuel for his name. 5 A cheerful confidence I feel, My well-plac'd hopes with joy I see : My bosom glows with heav'nly zeal To worship him who died for me. 2j The Birth of Christ. S. M. 1 ~\7"E saints, proclaim abroad J- The honors of your King; To Jesus, your incarnate God, Your songs of praises sing. 2 Not angels round the throne Of majesty aboye, Are half so much oblig'd as we To our Emmanuel's love. 3 They never sank so low, They are not rais'd so high; u HIS LIFE AXD MINISTRY. 75 They never knew such depths of woe, Such heights of majesty. 4 The Savior did not join Their nature to his own ; For them he shed no blood divine, Xor breath'd a single groan. 5 May we with angels vie The Savior to adore ; Our debts are greater far than theirs, 0 be our praises more ! llO Praise to the Savior. 11.10.11.10. 1 T)RIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning- -D Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid ! Star of the East, the horizon adorning. Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining. Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall ! Angels adore him in slumber reclining. Maker, and Monarch, and Savior of all ! I Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and ofFrings divine? Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or 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. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning ! Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid ! Star of the East, the horizon adorning. Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! JLX"T The life of Christ a pattern for Christians. L. M. 1 ]\ TY dear Redeemer, and my Lord ! -LVL I read my duty in thy word : But in thy life the law appx Drawn out in living characters. 76 CHRIST. 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such defrence to thy Father's will, Thy love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witness'd the fervor of thy pray'r : The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy vict'ry too ! 4 Be thou my pattern ; let me bear More of thy gracious image here ; Then God the Judge shall own my name Among the foll'wers of the Lamb. En 115 Jesus went about doing good. 0. M. 1 T)EHOLD, where in a mortal form JD Appears each grace divine ! The virtues, all in Jesus met, With mildest radiance shine. 2 To spread the rays of heav'nly light, To give the mourner joy ; To preach glad tidings to the poor, Was his divine employ. 3 Lowly in heart, to all his friends A friend and servant found ; He wash'd their feet, he wip'd their tears, And heal'd each bleeding wound. 4 'Midst keen reproach and cruel scorn, Patient and meek he stood ; IJis foes, ungrateful, sought his life; Jie labor' d for their good. 5 To God he left his righteous cause, And still his task pursued; While humble pray'r and holy faith His fainting strength renew'd. G In the las! hours of deep distress, Before his Father's throne, HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY. 77 With soul resign d he bow'd, and said, " Thy will, not mine, be done !" 7 Be Christ our pattern and our guide ! His image may we bear ! 0 may we tread his holy steps, His joy and glory share ! JL-LO Forgiveness from the example of Jesus. 0. JV1. 1 /^i OD of my mercy and my praise ! VJT Thy glory is my song ; Though sinners speak against thy grace With a blaspheming tongue. 2 When in the form of mortal man Thy Son on earth was found, With cruel slanders, false and vain, They compass'd him around. 3 Their mis'ries his compassion mov'd ; Their peace he still pursued : They render'd hatred for his love, And evil for his good. 4 Their malice rag d without a cause ; Yet with his dying breath He pray'd for murd'rers on his cross, And bless'd his foes in death. 5 0 may his conduct, all-divine, To me a model prove ; Like his, 0 God, my heart incline My enemies to love. JL 1 • Resignation from the example of Jesus. -L. JV1. 1 "TjWTHER divine," the Savior cried, -F While horrors press'd on ev'ry side, And prostrate on the ground he lay, " Remove this bitter cup away. 2 "But if these pangs must still be T)orne, And stripes, and wounds, and cruel scorn, 1 bow my soul before thy throne, And say, Thy will, not mine, be done." 78 CHRIST. 3 Thus our submissive souls would bow, And, taught by Jesus, lie as low : Our heart*, and not our lips alone, Would say, " Thy will, not ours, be done. 4 Then, though like him in dust we lie, We'll view the blissful moment nigh, Which, from our portion in his pains, 4 Calls to the joy in which he reigns. Christ1 s Transfiguration. Jj. M. 118 1 XJ^lTHEN at a distance, Lord, we trace ▼ ▼ The various glories of thy face, What transport glows in ev'ry breast, And charms our cares and woes to rest ! 2 Alone with thee, in darkest cell, On some bleak mountain would I dwell, Rather than pompous courts behold, And share their grandeur and their gold. 3 Away, ye dreams of mortal joy ; Raptures divine my thoughts employ ; I see the King of glory shine, And feel his love, and call him mine. 4 On Tabor thus his servants view'd His lustre, when transformed he stood ; And, bidding earthly scenes farewell, Cried, "Lord, 'tis pleasant here to dwell." b Yet still our elevated eyes To nobler visions long to rise ; That grand assembly would we join, Where all thy saints around thee shine. 6 That mount, how bright! those forms, how fair! 'Tie good to dwell forever there ! Come, death, dear envoy of my God, And bear me to that blest abode. HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY. 79 11^ The miracles of Christ. L. M. 1 T)EHOLD, the blind their sight receive! JL) Behold, the dead awake and live! The dumb speak wonders, and the lame Leap like the hart, and bless his name. 2 Thus doth th' eternal Spirit own And.seal the mission of the Son; The rather vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 3 He dies ; the heav'ns in mourning stood : He rises, and appears a God. Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no more to die. 4 Hence, and for ever, from my heart I bid my doubts and fears depart; And to those hands my soul resign, Which bear credentials so divine. ji^\J Christ an example of benevolence. L. M. 1 A ND is the gospel peace and love? -£jL Such let our conversation be; The serpent blended with the dove, Wisdom and meek simplicity. 1 2 Whene'er, the angry passions rise, And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, On Jesus let us fix our eyes, Bright pattern of the Christian life. 3 0 how benevolent and kind! How mild ! how ready to forgive ! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. 4 To do his heav'nly Father's will, Was his employment and delight: Humility and holy zeal Shone through his life divinely bright. 5 Dispensing good where'er he came, The labors of his life were love : If then we love the Savior's name, Let his divine example move ! 80 CHRIST. The way, the truth, and the life. C M, 121* 1 nnilOU art the way; to thee alone JL From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek hiin, Lord, through the^^ 2 Thou art the truth ; thy word alone " True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst instruct the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the life ; the rending tomb Proclaims thy conqu'ring arm; And those who put their trust in thee, Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the way, the truth, the life; Grant us to know that way, That truth to keep, that life to win, Which lead to endless day. Gethsemane. L. M 122 1 ^rpiS midnight — and on Olive's brow -JL The star is dimm'd that lately shone ; 'Tis midnight in the garden now The Bun ring Savior prays alone. 2 'Tis midnight — and from all remov'd, Immanuel wrestles lone, with fears ; E'en the disciple that he lov'd Heeds not his Master's griefs and tears. 3 'Tis midnight — and for others' guilt The man of sorrows weeps in blood; Yet he that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken by his God. 4 'Tis midnight — and from ether plains Is borne the song (hat angels know: Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Savior's wo. 123 HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 41 The passion of Christ. L. M. 1 flOME, let our mournful son^s record v_y The dying sorrows of our Lord, When he expir'cl in shame and blood, Like one forsaken of his God. 2 Th&Jews beheld him thus forlorn. Ararshook their heads, and laugh'd in scorn; "He rescued others from the grave, Now let him try himself to save." 3 0 harden'd people ! cruel priests ! How they stood round like savage beasts ! Like lions ready to devour, When God had left him in their pow'r ! i They wound his head, his hands, his feet Till streams of blood each other meet; By lot his garments they divide, And mock the pangs in which he died. 5 But gracious God! thy pow'r and love Have made his death a blessing prove : Though once upon the cross he bled, Immortal honors crown his head. 6 Through Christ the Son our guilt forgive, And let the mourning sinner live ! The Lord will hear us in his name, Nor shall our hope be turn d to shame. 124 'B TJie love of a dying Savior. C. M. EHOLD the Savior of mankind Nail'd to the shameful tree! How vast the love that him inclin'd To bleed and die for thee ! 2 Hark, howT he groans ! while nature shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend ! The temple's veil in sunder breaks. The solid marbles rend. 3 'Tis done ! the precious ransom's paid ; "Receive my soul!" he cries: D 2 6 82 CHRIST. See where he bows his sacred head ! He bows his head and dies ! 4 But soon he'll break death's envious chain, And in full glory shine ; 0 Lamb of God ! was ever pain, Was ever love like thine ! 125 A dying Savior. Jj. M. 1 OTRETCffD on the cross, the Savior dies: ^ Hark ! his expiring groans arise ! See, from his hands, his feet, his side, Runs down the sacred crimson tide ! 2 But life attends the dreadful sound, And flows from ev'ry bleeding wound; The vital stream, how free it flows To save and cleanse his rebel foes ! 3 To suffer in the traitor's place, To die for man, surprising grace ! Yet pass rebellious angels by — 0 why for man, dear Savior, why? 4 And didst thou bleed? — for sinners bleed? And could the sun behold the deed? No ! he withdrew his sick'ning ray, And darkness veil'd the mourning day. 5 Can I survey this scene of wo, Where mingling grief and wonder flow, And yet my heart unmov'd remain, Insensible to love or pain? 6 Come, dearest Lord ! thy grace impart, To warm this cold, this stupid heart; Till all its pow'rs and passions move In melting grief and ardent love. 126 P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. " Stricken, smitten of Qod, and afflicted*" 1 "a THICKEN, smitten, and afflicted," ^ See him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis he! 'tis he! HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 83 'Tis the long expected prophet, David's son, yet David's Lord; Proofs I see sufficient of it : 'Tis a true ,and faithful word. 2 Tell me, ye who hear him groaning, Was there ever grief like his? Friends through fear his cause disowning, Foes insulting his distress : Many hands were rais'd to wround him, None would interpose to save; But the deepest stroke that pierc'd him, Was the stroke that justice gave. 3 Ye who think of sin but lightly, Nor suppose the evil great; Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the sacrifice appointed ! See who bears the awful load; 'Tis the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of man, and Son of God. 4 Here we have a firm foundation; Here's the refuge of the lost : Christ's the rock of our salvation : His the name of which we boast : Lamb of God for sinners wounded ! Sacrifice to cancel guilt ! None shall ever be confounded Who on him their hope have built. 127 Christ our substitute. L. M. 1 ^npWAS for our sake, eternal God, J- Thy Son sustain'd that heavy load Of base reproach and sore disgrace, And shame defil'd his sacred face. 2 The Jews, his brethren and his kin, Abus'd him when he check'd their sin; While he fulfill'd thy holy laws, They hated him without a cause. 84 nunST. 3 Zeal for the temple of his God Consunnl his life, expos'd his blood; Reproaches at thy glory thrown He felt, and mourn d them as his own. 4 His friends forsook, his foll'wers fled, While foes and arms surround his head : They nail him to the shameful tree; There hung my Lord, who died for me. 5 But God his Father heard his cry; Rais'd from the dead, he reigns on high; The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his erace. 128 Christ the resurrection and the life. A . JM 1 TTTITH ecstasy of joy ▼ ▼ Extol his glorious name, Who rear'd the spacious earth, And rais'd our mortal frame : He built the church, Who spread the sky; Shout and exalt His honors high. 2 See the foundation laid By power and love divine. Jesus, his first-born Son, How bright his glories shine ! Low he descends, In dust he lies, That from his tomb A church might rise. 3 But he for ever li\ i Nor for himself alone; Each saini new life derives From him, the living stone. His influence spreads Through ev'ry soul, And in one house Unites the whole. HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. bO 4 To him with joy we move ; In him cemented stand; The living temple grows, And owns the founder's hand. That structure, Lord, Still higher raise, Louder to sound Its builder's praise. \^JifJ Crucifixion to the world by the Cross. L. Al. 1 "\XTHEN I survey the wondrous cross ▼ t On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God ; N All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet ? Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. j OvJ Freedom in the death of Jesus. S. M. 1 A ND shall we still be slaves, A And in our fetters lie, When summon'd by a voice divine T' assert our liberty ? 2 Did the great Savior bleed, Our freedom to obtain ? And shall we trample on his blood, . And glory in our chain ? 3 Shall we go on in sin, Because thy grace abounds; 86 CHRIST. Or crucify the Lord again, And open all his wounds ? 4 Forbid it, mighty God ! Nor let it e'er be said That those, for whom thy Son has died, In vice are lost and dead. 5 The man that durst despise The law that Moses brought, Behold ! how terribly he dies For his presumptuous fault. 6 But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race, Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, And dare resist his grace. 131 XH Christ's compassion. 0. JVL. OW condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our mis'ry reach'd his heav'nly mind, And pity brought him down. 2 This was compassion like a God, That when the Savior knew The price of pardon was his blood, His pity ne'er withdrew. 3 Now, though he reigns exalted high, His love is still as great : Well he remembers Calvary, Nor should his saints forget.* 4 Here we receive repeated seals Of Jesus' dying love : Hard is the heart that never feels One soft affection move. 5 Here let our hearts begin to melt, While we \\'\< death record. And with our joy lor pardon'd guilt, Mourn that we piere'd the Lord. HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 87 l_Ow Salvation in the cross. L. M. 1 TTERE at thy cross, my dying Lord, AX I lay my soul beneath thy love, Beneath the droppings of thy blood, Jesus, nor shall it e'er remove. 2 Not all that tyrants think or say, With rage and lightning in their eyes, Nor hell shall fright my heart away, Should hell with all its legions rise. 3 Should worlds conspire to drive me thence, Moveless and firm this heart should lie; Resolv'd (for that's my last defence) If I must perish, there to die. But speak, my Lord, and calm my fear; Am I not safe beneath thy shade? Thy vengeance will not strike me here, Nor Satan dare my soul invade. Yes, I'm secure beneath thy blood, And all my foes shall lose their aim, Hosanna to my dying Lord, And my best honors to his name. 13 ^) Sorrow for the sufferings of the Savior. 0. M. LAS ! and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sov'reign die ? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groan'd upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ the mighty Maker died For man the creature's sin ! 88 CHRIST. 4 Thus mi^ht I hide my blushing face, While nis dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. J^^3 jb Christ and Moses. fc. M. 1 rpHE law by Moses came; J- But peace, and truth, and love, Were brought by Christ (a nobler name) Descending from above. 2 Amidst the house of God Their diff 'rent works were done ; Moses a faithful servant stood, But Christ a faithful Son. 3 Then to his new commands Be strict obedience paid ; O'er all his Father's house he stands The Sov'reign and the Head. 4 The man that durst despise The law that Moses brought, Behold ! how terribly he dies For his presumptuous fault. 5 But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, * And dare resist his grace. |p)p) Praise for redemption. b. M. 1 I TOSANNA to the Son i~l Of David and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down, And seaTd it with his blood! 2 To Christ th' anointed Kin- Be endless blessings giv'n! Let the whole earth his glory sing, Who made our peace with heavn. HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 89 IdO Tribute to the Lamb. C. M. 1 /^10ME, let us join our cheerful songs v^ With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died/7 they cry, To be exalted thus ; " Worthy the Lamb/' our lips reply, For he was slain for us. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and pow'r divine ; And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord ! forever tliirie. 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thine endless praise ! J_0 • Praise for redemption. b. M. 1 A UTHOR of life and bliss ! -£-*- Thy goodness I adore ; 0 give me strength to speak thy praise, And grace to love thee more ! 2 First for this world, so fair, My daily thanks shall rise ; For ev'ry comfort, ev'ry joy, Thy bounteous hand supplies. 3 But yet a nobler cause Demands my warmest love — Can words describe the wondrous gift Descending from above ? 4 The Savior dwelt on earth; He died, that we might live ; Endur'd the sorrows of the cross, Immortal hope to give. 5 Ah, who can tell the scorn The dear Redeemer bore ? 90 CHRIST. Or who describe the heavy grief, Which his blest bosom tore ? 6 Low in the grave he lay, While darkness veil'd the skies : But lo ! he bursts the bands of death ; To glory see hirn rise ! 7 Father ! this work is thine ; For us thou gav'st thy Son : 0 may we all devoted be, And live to thee alone ! Prophecies fulfilled in Christ. L. M. 188 1 " 5rpiS finished!" — so the Savior cried, -L And meekly bow'd his head and died ; 'Tis finish'd — yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the vict'ry won. 2 'Tis finish 'd! — all that heav'n decreed, And all the ancient prophets said, Is now fulfill'd, as was design d, In thee, the Savior of mankind. 3 'Tis finish'd! — Aaron now no more Must stain his robes with purple gore ; The sacred veil is rent in twain, And Jewish rites no more remain. 4 'Tis finish7 d! — man is reconcil'd To God, and pow'rs of darkness spoil'd : Peace, love, and happiness again Return and dwell with sinful men. 5 'Tis finish' d! — let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round ; "Tis finish'd! — let the echo fly Thro' heav'n and hell, thro' earth and sky ! Finished Redemption. P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. AUK! the voice of love and mercy Sounds aloud from Calvary ! See ! it rends the rocks asunder, Shakos the earth, and veils the sky! "It is Bnish'dr Hear the dying Savior cry ! 139 VII HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 91 2 It is finish'd ! — 0 what pleasure Do these charming words afford ! Heavenly blessings, without measure, Flow to us through Christ the Lord. It is finish'd !— Saints, the dying words record. 3 Finish'd all the types and shadows Of the ceremonial law ! Finish'd all that God had promis'd ; Death and hell no more shall awe. It is finish'd ! Saints, from hence your comfort draw. 4 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs, Join to sing the pleasing theme ; All in earth, and all in heaven, Join to praise Immanuel's name, Hallelujah ! Glory to the bleeding Lamb ! X4tVJ Joy in the victory of a crucified Savior. (j. M. 1 /^iOME, let us lift our voices high, v7 High as our joys arise; And join the songs above the sky, Where pleasure never dies. 2 Jesus, the Lord that fought and bled, How kind his smiles appear ! What melting, soothing words he says To ev'ry humble ear ! 3 " For you, the objects of my love, It was for you I died : Behold my hands, behold my feet, And look into my side. 4 " These are the wounds for you I bore, The tokens of my pains, When I was sent to free your souls From misery and chains." 92 CHRIST. v 5 We give thee, Lord, our highest praise For goodness so divine : 0 may we ever feel thy grace, And die to ev'ry sin ! J_4rX Lorn °f Christ to men. b. M 1 T3EHOLD th' amazing sight, -O The Savior lifted high ! Behold the Son of God's delight Expire in agony ! 2 For whom, for whom, my heart, Were all these sorrows borne ? Why did he feel that piercing smart, And meet that various scorn ? 3 For love of us he bled. And all in torture died ; 'Twas love that bow'd his fainting head, And op'd his gushing side. 4 In sympathy of love Let all the earth combine ; And, drawn by cords so gentle, prove The energy divine. 5 In him our hearts unite, Nor share his griefs alone, But from his cross pursue their flight To his triumphant throne. \J-je£j Love to the brethren a proper return. Li. M. 1 "lVTOW be that sacrifice survey'd, -L^l Which for our souls the Savior made, While love to sinners fired his heart, And conquer'd all the killing smart. 2 Blest Jesus, while thy grace 1 sing, What grateful tribute shall I bring, That earth and heav'n and all may see My love to him who died for me? 3 That off'riugj Lord, thy word hath taught; Nor be thy new command forgot, HIS RESURRECTION. 93 That, if their Master's death can move, Thy servants should each other love. 4 When on the cross I fix mine eye, Let ev'ry sinful passion die; And may I ever ready be To serve, forgive, and love like thee. X4tO Christ encouraging his disciples. C M. 1 TTARK ! 'tis our heav'nly Leader's voice -AJL From the bright realms above ; Amidst the war's tumultuous rage, A voice of pow'r and love. 2 " Maintain the fight, my faithful band, Nor fear the mortal blow ; He that in such a warfare dies Shall speedy vict'ry know. 3 " I have my days of combat seen, And in the dust was laid ; But now I sit upon my throne, And glory crowns my head. 4 " This throne, this glory, you shall share ; My hands the crown shall give : And you the sparkling honors wear, While God himself shall live." 5 Lord ! 'tis enough, our souls are fir'd With courage and with love ; Vain are th' assaults of earth and hell ; Our hopes are fix'd above. 6 We'll trace the footsteps thou hast drawn To triumph and renown ; Nor shun thy combat and thy cross, May we but share thy crown. Christ dying, rising, and reigning. L. M. 144 1 TTE dies, the friend of sinners dies ! JLl Lo ! Snlem's daughters weep around ; A solemn darkness veils the skies, A sudden trembling shakes the ground. 94 CHRIST. 2 Come, saints, and drop a tear or two For him who groan d beneath your load, He shed a thousand drops for you, A thousand drops of richer blood ! 3 Here's love and grief beyond degree : The Lord of glory dies for men ! But lo ! — what sudden joys we see ! Jesus, the dead, revives again. 4 The rising God forsakes the tomb, In vain the tomb forbids his rise : Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies. 5 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell How high our great Deliv'rer reigns ; Sing how he spoil d the hosts of hell, And led the monster Death in chains. 6 Say : " Live for ever, wondrous King ! Born to redeem, and strong to save !" Then ask the monster : " Where's thy sting? And where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave ?" 145 Christ's resurrection and ascension. 1 . JM. 7s. 1 A NGEL, roll the rock away; -£j^- Death, yield up thy mighty prey : See, he rises from the tomb, Glowing in immortal bloom. 2 'Tis the Savior ! angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise ; Lot the world's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. * 3 Heav'n displays her portals wide ; Glorious hero ! through them ride : King of glory ! mount thy throne, Thy great leather's, and thine own. 4 Hosts of heav'n, seraphic fires ! Raptur'd, swoop your sounding lyres: HIS RESURRECTION. 95 Sons of men ! in humbler strain Sing your mighty Savior's reign. 5 Ev'ry note with wonder swell; Sin o'erthrown, and captiv'd hell ! Where is now, 0 Death ! thy sting ? Where thy terrors, vanquish'd king ? 146 The resurrection of Christ. 0. M. . TTE humble souls that seek the Lord, JL Chase all your fears away, And bow with pleasure down to see The place where Jesus lay. Thus low the Lord of life was brought, Such wonders love can do ! Thus cold in death that bosom lay, Which throbb'd and bled for you ! 3 A moment give a loose to grief; Let grateful sorrows rise ; And wash the bloody stains away With torrents from your eyes. 1 Then dry your tears, and tune your songs, The Savior lives again ! Not all the bolts and bars of death The Conqu'ror could detain. 5 High o'er th' angelic bands he rears His once dishonor'd head ; And through unnumber'd years he reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. 6 With joy like his, shall ev'ry saint His empty tomb survey ; And rise with his ascending Lord Through all his shining way. X"X I Christ victorious over death. P. iVL 1 "pHRIST, the Lord, has ris'n to-day," v-^ Sons of men and angels say, Raise your joys and triumphs high ; Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply. 96 CHRIST. 2 Love's redeeming work is done ; Fought the fight, the battle won: Lo ! our sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal Christ has burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids his rise; Christ has open'd Paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King : Where, 0 Death, is now thy sting? Dying once, he all doth save : Where thy victory, 0 grave ? 148 Resurrection of Christ. S. M, EE what a living stone The builders did refuse ! Yet God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envious Jews. 2 The work, 0 Lord, is thine, And wondrous in our eyes ; This day declares it all divine, This day did Jesus rise. 3 Since he hath left the grave, His promises are true ; And each exalted hope he gave, Confirm'd of heav'n we view. 4 Ilosanna to the King Of David's royal blood ! Bless him, ye saints; he comes to bring Salvation from your (iod. 5 0 come the happy hour When all the world shall own Thy Son, 0 God, declar'd with pow'r, And worship at thy throne! G Wo bless th\- holy word Which all this grace displays; And oiler on thine altar, Lord! Our sacrifice of praise, HIS ASCENSION. 97 149 Christ's triumph. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1 X/HES, the Redeemer rose, X The Savior left the dead. And o'er our hellish foes High rais'd his conqu' ring head- In wild dismay, The guards around Fall to the ground, And sink away. 2 Lo ! the angelic bands In full assembly meet, To wait his high commands, And worship at his feet. Joyful they come, And wing their way From realms of day To Jesus' tomb. 3 Then back to heav'n they fly, The joyful news to bear. Hark ! as they soar on high, What music fills the air! Their anthems say : "Jesus, who bled, Hath left the dead; He rose to-day." 4 Ye mortals, catch the sound, Redeem'd by him from hell; And send the echo round The globe on which you dwell, With Christ we rise, With Christ we reign, And empires gain Beyond the skies. 150 " The Lord is risen indeed" b. M. 1 "rpHE Lord is risen indeed." A And are the tidings true? Yes, we beheld the Savior bleed. And saw him living too. 98 CHRIST. 2 "The Lord is risen indeed/' Then Justice asks no more; Mercy and Truth are now agreed, Who stood oppos'd before. 3 " The Lord is risen indeed/' Then is his work performed ; The captive surely now is freed, And death, our foe, disarm'd. 4 " The Lord is risen indeed," Attending angels, hear; Up to the courts of heav'n, with speed, The joyful tidings bear. 5 Then take your golden lyres, And strike each cheerful chord, Join all the bright celestial choirs To sing our risen Lord. 151 cw,««„„„w,, L.M. 1 T) E JOICE, ye shining worlds on high ; -tv Behold the king of glory nigh ! Who can this King of glory be ? The mighty Lord, the Savior's he. 2 Ye heav'nly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Savior, way : Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqu'ror comes, with God to dwell. 3 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, He opens heav'n's eternal door, To give his saints a blest abode Near their Redeemer and their God. )T)2 Christ glorified. P. M. 7s. 1 TESUS, our triumphant Head, O Ris'n victorious from the dead, To the realms of glory's gone, To ascend his rightful throne. 2 Cherubs on the Conqu'ror gaze, Seraphs glow with brighter blaze; HIS INTERCESSION. 99 Each bright order of the sky Hails him as he passes by. 3 Heav'n its King congratulates, Opens wide her golden gates: Angels songs of vict'ry bring; All the blissful regions ring. 4 Sinners, join the heav'nly pow'rs, For redemption all is ours. Humble penitents shall prove Blood-bought pardon, dying love. Hail, thou dear, thou worthy Lord ! Holy Lamb ! incarnate word ! . Hail, thou suff 'ring Son of God ! Take the trophies of thy blood. <•) Christ's intercession. C. M. 15 THE Lord of life, with glory crow n'd, On heav'n's exalted throne, Forgets not those for whom on earth He heav'd his dying groan. 2 His greatness now no tongue of man Or seraph bright can tell; Yet still the chief of all his joys, That souls are saved from hell. 3 For this he taught, and toil'd, and bled; For this his life wras giv'n; For this he fought, and vanquish'd death; For this he reigns in heav'n. Join, all ye saints beneath the sky, Your grateful praise to give ; Sing loud hosannas to his name, With whom you too shall live. Xt/~r Christ's humiliation and exaltation. L. M. 1 "Y\^HAT equal honors shall wre bring ▼ ▼ To thee, 0 Lord our God, the Lamb, When all the notes that angels sing Are far inferior to thy name? 100 CHRIST. 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, The Prince of peace that groan'd and died, Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At his Almighty Father's side. 3 Pow'r and dominion are his due, Who stood condemned at Pilate's bar: Wisdom belongs to Jesus too, Though he was charg'd with madness here. 4 All riches are his native right, Yet he sustain'd amazing loss: To him ascribe eternal might, Who nail'd his weakness to the cross. 5 Honor immortal must be paid, Instead of scandal and of scorn ; While glory shines around his head. And a bright crown without a thorn. 6 Blessings for ever on the Lamb, Who bore the curse for wretched men; Let angels sound his sacred name, And ev'ry creature say, Amen. J^ jtJ Christ's ascension. L. M. 1 /^iUR Lord has risen from the dead; v^ Our Jesus has gone up on high ; The pow'rs of hell are captive led — Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits. And angels chant the solemn lay : "Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates! Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light. And wide unfold the radiant scene; He claims those mansions as his righl : Receive the King of glory in. 4 "Who is the King of glory, who?" The Lord that all his foes oVrcanie, The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; And Jesus is the Conqu'ror's name. HIS INTERCESSION 101 JLOO Christ's intercession. b. M. 1 TITELL, the Redeemer's gone ▼ ▼ T' appear before our Uod, To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now, Nor burning wrath, comes down; If justice call for sinners' blood, The Savior shows his own. 3 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit he moves ; The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves. 4 Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honor sing, Jesus the priest receives our songs, And bears them to the King.* 5 " On earth thy mercy reigns, And triumphs all above ;" But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains To speak immortal love ! \oi Christ pleads for us. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1 A RISE, my soul, arise, -£jL Shake off thy guilty fears, The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on his nands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede; His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead ; His blood aton'd for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 102 CHRIST. 3 Five bleeding wounds he bears, ReceivM on Calvary ; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly spe.uk for me; Forgive him, 0 forgive, they cry, Nor let that ransom'd sinner die. 4 The Father hears him pray, His dear anointed One; He cannot turn away, Cannot refuse his Son ; His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciTd, His pard'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. _L<»JO "I know that my Redeemer Uvefk" Lt* M, 1 "T KNOW that my Redeemer lives;" A What comfort this sweet sentence gives ! He lives, he lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever living head. 2 He lives to bless me with his love. He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in lime of need. 3 lie lives to grant me rich supply. He Lives to guide me with bis eye, lie lives to comfort mo when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4 lie lives to silence all my fears, lie lives to stop and wipe my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart He lives all blessings to impart. HIS EXALTATION. 103 5 He lives, all glory to his name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; 0 the sweet joy this sentence gives, 1 know that my Redeemer lives ! 159 Christ exalted. L. M, 1 "TVTOW let us raise our cheerful strains, -i-^1 And join the blissful choir above; There our exalted Savior reigns, And there they sing his wondrous love. 2 Jesus, who once upon the tree In agonizing pains expir'd, To save us rebels,— yes, 'tis he : How bright, how lovely, how admir'd ! 3 Jesus, who died that wre might live, Died in the wretched traitor's place, 0 what returns can mortals give For such immeasurable grace ! 4 Were universal nature ours, And art with all her boasted store ; Nature and art, with all their pow'rs, Would still confess the off'rer poor. 5 Yet, though for bounty so divine We ne'er can equal honors raise, Jesus ! may all our hearts be thine, And all our tongues proclaim thy praise. lUv Christ adored by the heavenly host. 0. JV1 1 r\ THE delights, the heav'nly joys, ^-^ The glories of the place, Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams Of his o'erflowing grace! 2 Princes to his imperial name Bend their bright sceptres dowm ; Dominions, thrones, and pow'rs rejoice To see him wear the crown. 3 Archangels sound his lofty praise Through ev'ry heav'nly street; 104 CHRIST. And lay their highest honors down, Submissive at his feet. 4 While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains : Let all the earth his honors sing ; O'er all the earth he reigns. 5 Now to the Lamb, that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid ; Salvation, glory, joy, remain For ever on thy head ! 6 Thou hast redeem' d our souls with blood, Hast set the pris'ners free, Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with thee. The star of Bethlehem. L. M. 161 1 TXTHEN marshal' d on the nightly plain, ▼ ▼ The glitt'ring hosts bestud the sky, One star alone, of all the train, Can fix the sinner's wTand'ring eye. 2 Hark ! hark ! to God the chorus breaks, From every host, from every gem ; But one alone the Savior speaks, It is the star of Bethlehem. 3 Once on the raging seas I rode, The storm was loud, — the night was dark. The ocean yawn'd, — and rudely blow'd The wind that toss'd my found'ring bark. 4 Deep horror then my vitals froze, Death-struck, I ceas'd the tide to stem ; When suddenly a star arose, It was the star of Bethlehem. 5 It was my guide, my light, my all, It bade my dark forebodings cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall, It led me to the port of peace. CHRIST. 105 Now 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 ! [ ' )w r^ie morning Star. u. M. OTHOU, whose beams serenely bright Can chase the darkness of my soul, And pour a flood of purest light Where now the shades of midnight roll: Ah ! why so long should horror shroud This mourning breast with deep despair ? Break through the dark and envious cloud, Arise, arise, 0 Morning Star. Through a long night of griefs and fears, With gloom and sorrow connass'd round, I drop my uncomplaining teai ;.*, Nor yet the radiant dawn h ive found ; Still towards the chambers of the day, With eyes intent, expecting there, With patient hope, thy promis'd ray, I long for thee, sweet Morning Star. Increasing clouds announce thee nigh, Slumber my weary eyes invades ; Death spreads his horrors o'er the sky, And thickens all the gather'd shades. I yield, I bow my drooping head, Resign, at length, my anxious care ; I sink awhile among the dead, To wake and hail my Morning Star. > Bright and Morning Star. YE worlds of light that roll so near The Savior's throne of shining bliss, 0 tell, how mean your glories are, How faint and few, compared with his! We sing the bright and morning Star, Jesus, the spring of light and love : See, how its rays, diffusd from far, Conduct us to the realms above ! e2 L. M. 106 CHRIST. 3 Its cheering beams spread wide abroad. Point out the doubtful Christian's way: Still, as he goes, he finds the road Enlighten d with a constant day. 4 Thus when the Eastern magi brought Their royal gif r appears ; Directs them to the babe they sought. And guides their steps, and calms their fear; 5 When shall we reach the heav'nly place Where this bright Star shall brightest shine' Leave far behind these scenes of night. And view a lustre so divine ? Rock smitten ; or, the Rock of - 1 P. M. ll !4 1 T) OCK of ages, cleft for me ! JL*^ Let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood. From thy wounded side that tin wed. Be of sin the perfect cure : Save me. Lord ! and make me pure. 2 Should my tears for ever flow. Should my zeal no languor know. This for sin could not atone : Thou mnst save, and thou alone : In my hand no price I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this flooring breath. When mine eyelids close in death, When 1 rise to worlds unknown. And beliold thee on thy throne, left for no' ! Let me hide myself in thee. |( ),) P M. 1 / \NE there is, above all oth< yj Well d< the name of Friend; Jli- is love, beyond a broth < loath . free, and knows no end. i s. CHRIST. 107 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed his blood ! But this Savior died to save us Reconcil'd in him to God. 3 When he liv'd on earth abased, Friend of sinners was his name ; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same. 4 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften ! Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; We, alas ! forget too often What a Friend we have above. XOO Ingratitude to Christ. L. M. 1 T)OOR, weak, and worthless, though I am, JL I have a rich almighty friend; Jesus, the Savior, is his name, He freely loves, and without end. 2 He ransom'd me from hell with blood, And, by his pow'r, my foes controlled ; He found me wand'ring far from God, And brought me to his chosen fold. 3 But, ah ! my inmost spirit mourns ; And well my eyes with tears may swim, To think of my perverse returns : — I've been a faithless friend to him. 4 Often my gracious friend I grieve, Neglect, distrust, and disobey ; And often Satan's lies believe Rather than all my friend can say. 5 Sure, were I not most vile and base, I could not thus my friend requite And were not he the God of grace, He'd frown and spurn me from his sight. 10/ Christ our refuge. P.M. 7s. 1 TESUS, lover of my soul, V Let me to thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high : L08 CHRIST. Hide me, 0 my Savior^ hide, Till the storm of life be past, Safe into the haven guide, Oh, receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none, Lo ! I, helpless, hang on thee : Leave, oh, leave me not alone, Lest I basely shrink and flee : Thou art all my trust and aid, All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing ! 3 Thou, 0 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 full of sin I am : Thou art full 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 take of thee: Reign, 0 Lord, within my heart, Reign to all eternity. J [ )o Physician of sotds. L. JM. 1 I ^EEP are the wounds which sin has made; JL./ Where shall the Binner find a cure? In \;iin, alas ! is nature's aid ; The work exceeds all nature's pow'r. 2 Sin. like ;i raging fever, reigns Willi fatal strength in evry part; The dire contagion fills the veins. And spreads its poison to the heart. CHRIST. 109 3 And can no sov'reign halm be found? And is no kind Physician nigh, To ease the pain, and heal the wound, Ere life and hope for ever fly ? 4 There is a great Physician near; Look up, 0 fainting soul, and live ; See, in his heav'nly smiles appear Such ease as nature cannot give ! 5 See, in the Saviour's dying blood, Life, health, and bliss abundant flow; 'Tis only this dear sacred flood Can ease thy pain and heal thy woe. 109 Ch r ist the great Physicia n, P . M , 1 TTOW lost was my condition, XX Till JESUS made me whole! There is but one Physician Can cure a sin-sick soul ! — The worst of all diseases Is light compared with sin; On ev'ry part it seizes, But rages most within. 2 From men great skill professing I thought a cure to gain ; But this prov'd more distressing, And added to my pain — Some said that nothing ail'd me, Some gave me up for lost, Thus ev'ry refuge fail'd me, And all my hopes were cross Yl. 3 At length this great Physician — How matchless is his grace! Accepted my petition, And undertook my case — Next door to death he found me, And snatch'd me from the grave, To tell to all around me, His wondrous power to save. 110 CHRIST. 4 A dying, risen Jesus, Seen by the eye of faith, At once from danger frees us, And saves the soul from death — Come then to this Physician, His help he'll freely give; He makes no hard condition, 'Tis only — look — and live. 170 Types of Christ. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8. 1 TSRAEL, in ancient days, A Not only had a view Of Sinai in a blaze, But learn'd the gospel too : The types and figures were a glass, In which they saw the Savior's face. 2 The paschal sacrifice, The blood-besprinkled door, Seen with enlighten'd eyes, And once applied with pow'r, Would teach the need of other blood, To reconcile an angry God. 3 The lamb, the dove, set forth His perfect innocence, Whose blood of matchless worth Should be the soul's defence; For he who can for sin atone Must have no failings of his own. 4 The scape-goat on his head The people's trespass bore, And to the desert led. Was to be seen no more; In him our sur'ty seem'd to say, "Behold, I bear your sins away." 5 Dipt in his fellow's blood, The Living bird wont free: The typo, woll understood, Express'd the sinner's plea — Describ'd the guilty soul enlarg'd, And by the Saviors death discnarg'd. HOLY SPIRIT. Ill 6 Jesus, I love to trace, Throughout the sacred page, The footsteps of th}^ grace, The same in ev'ry age! 0 grant that I may faithful be To clearer light vouchsafe! to me! 1 / J Christ the Paschal Lamb. P. M. . 8s & 7s. 1 T)ASCHAL Lamb, by God appointed, JtT All our sins on thee were laid : By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. Adam's sons are now forgiven, Through the virtue of th}' blood ! Open'd is the gate of heaven — Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 2 Jesus, hail, enthron'd in glory, There for ever to abide ; All the heavenly hosts adore thee, Seated at thy Father's side. There for sinners thou art pleading — There thou dost our place prepare; Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 3 Glory, honor, pow'r, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive ; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. When we join th' angelic spirits, In their sweetest, noblest lays, We will sing our Savior's merits — Gladly chant Immanuel's praise. 172 HOLY SPIRIT. Tlie operations of the Holy Spirit. Jj. JV1, 1 "INTERNAL Spirit! we confess -LJ And sing the wonders of thy grace : Thy power conveys our blessings down From God the Father and the Son. 112 HOLT SIM KIT. 2 Enlighten'd by thy heav'nly ray, Our shades and darkness turn to day: Thine inward teachings make us know Our danger and our refuge too. 3 Thy glorious power works within, And breaks the chains of reigning sin, Doth our imperious lusts subdue, And forms our wretched hearts anew. 4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice, Thy cheering words awake our joys; Thy words allay the stormy wind, And calm the surges of the mind. 173 Prayer for the Spirit. L. M. 1 i^lOME, gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove, V.y With light and comfort from above, Be thou our guardian, thou our guide; O'er ev'ry thought and step preside. 2 Conduct us safe, conduct us far From ev'ry sin and hurtful snare : Lead to thy word, that rules must give, And teach us lessons how to live. 3 The light of truth to us display, That we may know and love thy way; Plant holy fear in ev'ry heart, That we from thee may ne'er depart. 4 Lead us to righteousness, the road That we must take, to dwell with God ; Lead us to heav'n, the seat of bliss, Where pleasure in perfection is. 1 i -J- Breathing after the Holy Spirit. C. M. 1 /HOME, holy Spirit, heay'nly Dove, v_y With all thy quick'ning pow'rs, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See, how we grovel here below, Fond of those earthly toys! HOLY SPIRIT. 113 Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys. 3 Dear Lord ! and shall we always live At this poor, dying rate? Our love so cold, so faint to thee, And thine to us so great? 4 Come Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quickning pow'rs; Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, And that shall kindle ours. X | t) Prayer for renewal by tlie Holy Spirit. 0. M 1 IX/TY hope, my portion, and my God, JLtX How little art thou known By all the judgments of thy rod, And blessings of thy throne ! 2 How cold and feeble is my love ! How negligent my fear ! How low my hope of joys above! How few affections there! 3 Great God ! thy gracious aid impart, To give thy word success; Write thy salvation in my heart, That I may learn thy grace. 4 Show my forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high: There knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. J / 0 Aid of the Spirit. C. M, 1 T^OR ever blessed be the Lord, -T My Savior and my shield ! He sends his Spirit with his word, To arm me for the field. 2 When all my foes their force unite, He makes my soul his care ; Instructs me in the heav'nly fight, And guards me through the war. 8 114 HOLY SPIRIT. 3 A friend and helper so divine My fainting hope shall raise: He makes the glorious vict'ry mine, And his shall be the praise. ± i i The Holy Spirit the Comforter. L. M 1 QURE the blest Comforter is nigh, ^ "lis he sustains my fainting heart; Else would my hope for ever die, And ev'ry cheering ray depart. 2 When some kind promise glads my soul, Do I not find his healing voice The tempest of my fears control, And bid my drooping pow'rs rejoice? 3 What less than thine almighty word Can raise my heart from earth and dust, And bid me cleave to thee, my Lord, My life, my treasure, and my trust! 4 And when my cheerful hope can say, "I love my God, and taste his grace?" Lord, is it not thy blissful ray, Which brings this dawn of sacred peace ? 5 Let thy kind Spirit in my heart For ever dwell, 0 God of love ; And light and heav'nly peace impart, Sweet earnest of the joys above. 1 | 0 Prayer for the Split's guidance. L. 1 A MIDST a world of hopes and fears, J\- A world of cares, and toils, and tears, Where foes alarm, and dangers threat, And pleasures kill, and glories cheat: 2 Send down, 0 Lord! a heav'nly ray, To guide me in the doubtful way; And J To keep his statutes still ! 0 that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will ! 2 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere ; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 3 Assist my soul, too apt to stray, A stricter watch to keep ; And, should I e'er forget thy way, Restore thy wand'ring sheep. 4 Make me to walk in thy commands ; 'Tis a delightful road ; Nor let my lips, or heart, or hands, Offend against my God. 180 To the blessed Spirit P.M. 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 1 TTOLY Ghost, dispel our sadness, -tl Pierce the clouds of sinful night : Come, thou source of sweetest gladness, Breathe thy life and spread thy light; Loving Spirit, God of peace, Great distributer of grace, Rest upon this congregation! Hear, O ! hear our supplication. 116 HOLY SPIRIT. 2 From that height which knows no measure As a gracious show'r descend ; Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish, or God can send. 0 thou Glory, shining down Prom the Father and the Son, Grant us thine illumination ! Rest on all this congregation. 3 Come, thou best of all donations God can give, or we implore ; Having thy sweet consolations, We need wish for nothing more ; Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, Now descending from above, Rest on all this congregation, Make our hearts thy habitation. lol Address to the Spirit. P. M. 8s. as 112th 1 INTERNAL Spirit, source of light, -t-J Enliv'ning, consecrating fire, Descend, and, with celestial heat, Our dull, our frozen hearts inspire ; Our souls refine, our dross consume ; Come, condescending Spirit, come ! 2 In our cold breasts 0 strike a spark Of that pure flame which seraphs feel; Nor let us wander in the dark, Nor lie benumb'd and stupid still. Come, vivifying Spirit, come ! And make our hearts thy constant home 3 Let pure devotions fervors rise ! Let ev'ry pious passion glow ! 0 Let the raptures of the skies Kindle in our cold hearts below. Come, purifying Spirit, come, And make our souls thy constant home ! THE GOSPEL CALL. 117 THE GOSPEL CALL. GENERAL INVITATIONS. J.Ow Behold, now is the accepted time. fe. M. 1 IVTOW is th' accepted time, -L ^ Now is the day of grace ; Now, sinners, come without delay, And seek the Savior's face. 2 Now is th' accepted time, The Savior calls to-day ; To-morrow it may be too late, Then why should you delay ? 3 Now is th' accepted time, The gospel bids you come ; And ev'ry promise in his word Declares there yet is room. 4 Lord, draw reluctant souls, And feast them wTith thy love , Then will the angels clap their wings, And bear the news above.* LOO Come and welcome to Jesus Christ. 1 . M. 1 /^OME, ye sinners, poor and wretched, v_y Weak and wounded, sick and sore ! Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity join'd with pow'r : He is able, He is willing : doubt no more. 2 Come, ye thirsty ! come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify : True belief, and true repentance, Ev'ry grace that brings us nigh — Without money, Come to Jesus Christ, and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; 118 THE GOSPEL CALL. All the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of him; This he gives you ; 'Tis his Spirit's rising beam. 4 Come, ye weary, heavy laden, Lost and ruin'd by the fall! If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all : Not the righteous, — Sinners Jesus came to call. 5 View him prostrate in the garden ; On the ground your Maker lies ! On the bloody tree behold him; Hear him cry, before he dies, "It is finish'd!" Sinner, will not this suffice ? 6 Lo ! th' incarnate God, ascended, Pleads the merit of his blood : Venture to him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 7 Saints and angels, join'd in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb; While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo with his name : 'Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing the same. I84l Yet tin if is r<»>iii. C M. 1 /^OME, sinners, to the gospel feast; Vy ( ) come without delay ; For there is room in Jesus' breast For all who will obey. 2 There's room in God's eternal love To save thy precious soul ; Room in the Spirit's grace above To heal and make thee whole. THE GOSPEL CALL. 119 There's room within the church, redeemed With blood of Christ divine ; loom in the white-robed throng convened, For that dear soul of thine. 4 There's room in heaven among the choir, And harps and crowns of gold, And glorious palms of vict'ry there, And joys that ne'er were told. 5 There's room around thy Father's board For thee and thousands more : 0, come and welcome to the Lord : Yea, come this very hour. JLOr/ God desires not the death of the sinner, x. M. / S. 1 TVTHAT could your Redeemer do ▼ ▼ More than he hath done for you? To procure your peace with God, Could he more than shed his blood ? 2 After all his proofs of love, All his drawings. from above, Why will ye your Lord deny ? Why will ye resolve to die ? 3 Turn, he cries, ye sinners turn : By his life your God hath sworn, He would have you turn and live, He would all the world receive. 4 If your death were his delight, Would he you to life invite ? Would he ask, beseech, and cry, Why will ye resolve to die ? 5 Sinners, turn, while God is near ! Dare not think him insincere : Now, e'en now, your Savior stands, All day long he spreads his hands !* 6 See, the suff 'ring God appears, Jesus weeps, believe his tears ! Mingled with his blood they cry, " Why will ye resolve to die?" 120 THE GOSPEL CALL. JS() The Gospel Jul P.M. O.G.G.6.8.8 1 T>L()\V ye the trumpet, blow J3 The gladly solemn sound ! Lei all the nations know. To earth's remotest bound. The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 2 Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb ; Redemption by his blood Through all the lands proclaim : The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 3 Ye slaves of sin and hell Your liberty receive ; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live. The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home.* 4 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pard'ning grace ; Ye happy souls, draw near, Behold your Savior's face : The year of Jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 5 Jesus, our great High Priest, Has full atonement made; Ye weary spirits, rest; Ye mournful souls, be glad ! The year of Jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. IS/ Sinners invited. P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 O INN KRS, will you scorn the message, ^ Sent in mercy from above ? Every sentence— Oh, how tender! Ev'rv Line is full of love ; Listen to it. Every line is full of love. THE GOSPEL CALL. 121 2 Hear the heralds of the gospel News from Zion's King proclaim, To each rebel sinner — " Pardon, "Free forgiveness in his name." How important ! Free forgiveness in his name. 3 Tempted souls, they bring you succor ; Fearful hearts, they quell your fears ; And with news of consolation, Chase away the falling tears : Tender heralds — Chase away the falling tears. 4 False professors, grov'ling worldlings, Callous hearers of the word, While the messengers address you, Take the warnings they afford ; We entreat you, Take the warnings they afford. 5 0 ye angels, hov'ring round us, Waiting spirits, speed your way, Hasten to the courts of heaven, Tidings bear without delay: Rebel sinners Glad the message will obey. j J.OO Gospel invitation. S. M. 1 1 " ET ev'ry ear attend, -L^ And ev'ry heart rejoice ; The trumpet of the gospel sounds With an inviting voice. 2 Ho ! all ye starving souls, That feed upon the wrind, And vainly strive with earthly toys To fill an empty mind : 3 Here w7isdom has prepar'd A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The ricn provision taste. 122 THE GOSPEL CALL. 4 Ho ! ye that pant for streams, And pine away and die, Here you may quench your raging thirst With springs that never dry. 5 Rivers of morcy here In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine. 6 The gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day : Lord ! we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. _LOty Inexhaustible grace. 0. JM. 1 JEHOVAH'S grace, how full, how free ! *J His language, how divine ! "My Son, thou ever art with me, And all I have is thine. 2 " My saints shall each a portion share That's worthy of a God ; They are my chief, my constant care — The purchase of my blood. 3 " Both grace and glory I will give, And nothing good deny; With me my saints shall ever live, And reign with me on high. 4 " And should a hundred thousand more Accept the proffer'd grace, I have a heaven prepared for all ; Nor shall you have the less." 5 Yea, dearest Lord, let millions come, And feast on pard'ning grace ; Bring prodigals, bringr exiles home, And we will sing tny praise. 1 f)\ ) My son, give me thy heart, 0. M. 1 TXT1IAT language now salutes the ear, ▼ ▼ And 'tis our Father's voice! Let all the world attentive hear, And ev'ry soul rejoice. THE GOSJ^ DAEt; 123 2 Sinner, he kindly speaks to a,ee However vile thou art ; Here's grace and pardon, rich and li<^ My son, give me thy heart.* 3 Though thou hast long my grace withstood, And said to me, "Depart," I claim the purchase of my blood — My son, give me thy heart. 4 I'll form thee for myself alone, And ev'ry good impart; I'll make my great salvation known- My son, give me thy heart. 5 Come, Lord, and conquer now my heart, Set up in me thy throne ; Bid sin and* Satan hence depart, And claim me as thine own. IaJ Jl " Whosoever will, let him come." 0. M. 1 C\ WHAT amazing words of grace y~J Are in the gospel found ! Suited to ev'ry sinner's case, Who hears the joyful sound. 2 Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls Are freely welcome here ; Salvation, like a river, rolls, Abundant, free, and clear. 3 Come then, with all your wants and wounds Your ev'ry burden bring! Here love, unchanging love, abounds, A deep celestial spring! Whoever will, (0 gracious wrord !) Shall of this stream partake ; Come, thirsty souls, and bless the Lord, And drink for Jesus' sake ! 5 Millions of sinners, vile as you, Have here found life and peace; Come, then, and prove its virtues too, And drink, adore, and bless. 124 THE G0EHOLD a stranger at the door! -D He gently knocks — has knock'd before, Hath waited long — is waiting still: You treat no otlw friend so ill. 2 Oh, lovely attitude, he stands With melting heart and loaded hands ! Oh, matchless kindness ! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes! 3 But will he prove a friend indeed ? He will; the very friend you need; The friend of sinners — yes, 'tis He, With garments dy'd on Calvary. 4 Rise, touch'd with gratitude divine; Turn out his enemy and thine, That soul-destroying monster sin, And let the heav'nly stranger in. 5 Admit him, ere his anger burn, His feet departed ne'er return; Admit him, or the hour 's at hand, You'll at his door rejected stand. 132 THE GOSPEL CALL. FROM THE EXAMPLES (H SIN] EIVED. The repenting prodigal. C M 205 1 nPIITC Prodigal, with streaming eyes, A From folly just awake, Reviews his wanderings with surprise; His heart begins to break. 2 I starve, he cries, nor can I bear The famine in this land ; While servants of my Father share The bounty of his hand. 3 With deep repentance I'll return And seek my Father's face; Unworthy to be call'd a son, I'll ask a servant's place. 4 Far off he saw him slowly move, In pensive silence mourn; The lather ran with arms of love To welcome his return. 5 Thro' all the courts the tidings flew, And spread the joy around; The angels tun'd their harps anew ; The JProdigal is found f* ^0O TJie converted thief . CM. 1 A Son the cross the Savior hung, -^V. And wept, and bled, and died, He pour'd salvation on a wretch That languish'd at his side. 2 His crimes, with inward grief ftpd shame, The penitent confess'd; Then turn'd his dying eyes to Christ, And thus his prayer address'd : 3 "Jesus, thou Son and heir of heaven! Thou spotless Lamb of God! I see thee bath'd in sweat and tears, And welt'ring in thy blood. THE GOSPEL CALL. 133 4 " Yet quickly from these scenes of woe In triumph thou shalt rise, Burst through the gloomy shades ortleath, And shine above the skies. 5 " Amid the glories of that world, Dear Savior, think on me, And in the vict'ries of thy death Let me a sharer be." 6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears, And instantly replies, — " To-day thy parting soul shall be With me in Paradise." 207 The leper healed. C. M. 1 YITHEN the poor leper's case I read, ▼ ▼ My own described I feel; Sin is a leprosy indeed, Which none but Christ can heal. 5 2 What anguish did my soul endure, Till hope and patience ceas'd ! The more I strove myself to cure, The more the plague increas'd. |3 While thus I lay distress'd, I saw The Savior passing by ; To him, though fill'd with shame and awe, I rais'd my mournful cry. [ Lord, thou canst heal me, if thou wilt, Oh, pity to me show ; Oh, cleanse my leprous soul from guilt, My filthy heart renew. ) He heard, and with a gracious look Pronounc'd the healing word ; " I will — be clean," and whila he spoke I felt my health restor'd. ) Come, sinners, seize the present hour, The Savior's grace to prove : He can relieve, for he is pow'r — He will, for he is love 134 THE GOSPEL (ALL. ^\JO Bartimeus 's prayer. 1}. M. 8s & 7>. 1 "]\TERCY3 0 thou son of David !" ±YA Thus the btind Bartiin'tis pray d; " Others bv thy word are saved. Now to me afford thine aid." 2 Many for his Crying chid him, But he call'd the louder still ; Till the gracious Savior bid him, " Come, and ask me what you wTill." 3 Money was not what he wanted. Tho' by begging us'd to live ; But he ask'd, and Jesus granted Alms which none but he could give. 4 " Lord, remove this grievous blindness, " Let mine eyes behold the day !" Straight he saw, and won by kindness, Follow'd Jesus in the way. 5 Oh ! methinks I hear him praising, Publishing to all around : w Friends, is not my case amazing ? What a Savior I have found ! 6 " Oh ! that all the blind but knew him, And would be advis'd by me ! Surely they would hasten to him, He would cause them all to see." ikom Tin; HAPPINESS OF Tin: CHRISTIAN IN THE PRESENT AND I in: i.m:. The beatitudes. L. M 209 1 DLEST are the humble souls who see JL) Their ignorance and poverty \ Treasures oi grace to them are giv'n, And crowns of joy laid up in heav'n. 2 Blesi are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart; For (hem divine compassion flows, And healing balm for all their woes. THE GOSPEL CALL. 135 3 Blest are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war ; God will secure their peaceful state, And plead their cause against the great. 4 Blest are the souls who thirst for grace, Hunger and long for righteousness : They shall be well supplied and fed With living streams and living bread. 5 Blest are the men whose hearts still move And melt with sympathy and love : They shall themselves from God obtain Like sympathy and love again. 6 Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean From the defiling power of sin : With endless pleasure they shall see A God of spotless purity. 7 Blest are the men of peaceful life, , Who quench the coals of growing strife ; They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace. 8 Blest are the suff'rers who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake : Their souls shall triumph in the Lord, Glory and joy are their reward. i^JLv/ The blessings of obedience. 0. M. 1 "IDLEST are the undefil'd in heart, -L) Whose ways are right and clean, Who never from thy law depart, But fly from ev'ry sin. 2 Blest are the men that keep thy word, And practise thy commands ; With their whole heart they seek the Lord And serve thee with their hands. 3 Great is their peace who love thy law ; How firm their souls abide ! Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. 136 THE GOSPEL CALL. 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy And keep my face from shame, When all thy statutes I obey, And honor all thy name. Z\ 1 Religion. L. M. 1 rpiIROUGrH shades and solitudes profound, A The fainting trav'ler wends his way ; Bewild'ring meteors glare around, And tempt his wand'ring feet astray/ :: 2 Till mild religion from above Descends, a sweet engaging form, The messenger of heav'nly love, The bow of promise 'mid the storm. 3 Beyond the narrow vale of time, Where bright celestial ages roll, To scenes eternal, scenes sublime, She points the way, and leads the soul. 4 At her approach the grave appears The gate of Paradise restor d ; Her voice the watching cherub hears, And drops his double-flaming sword. 5 Baptiz'd with her renewing fire, May we the crown of glory gain, Rise when the hosts of heav n expire, And reign with God, for ever reign! 212 TJie righteous — the wicked. b. M. rpHE man is ever blest JL Who shuns the sinners' ways ; Amongst their councils never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place : But makes the law of God His study and delight, Amidst the labors of the day And watches of the night. He like a tree shall thrive, With wafers near the root; THE GOSPEL CALL. 137 Fresh as the leaf his name shall live, His works are heav'nly fruit. 4 Not so th' ungodly race, They no such blessings find ; Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that judgment-seat^ Where all the saints at Christ's right hand In full assembly meet ? 6 He knows and he approves The way the righteous go : But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow. AWAKENING. THE EVIL OF SIN. J/IO The evil heart. S. M. 1 \ STONISHED and digressed, ^J^- I turn mine eyes within ; — My heart with heavy guilt oppressed, The seat of ev'ry sin. 2 What crowds of evil thoughts, What vile affections there ! Distrust, presumption, artful guile, Pride, envy, slavish fear ! !3 Almighty King of saints ! These hateful sins subdue ; Dispel the darkness from my mind, And all my pow'rs renew. i Then shall my cheerful voice To thee hosannas raise ; My soul shall glow with gratitude, — My lips pronounce thy praise. Jmj\j-\i Sense of ingratitude. 0. M. 1 T^EAR Savior, when my thoughts recall -L' The wonders of thy grace, Low, at thy feet, ashamed, I fall, And hide this wretched face. 138 Till . CALL. 2 Shall love like thine be thus repaid ? Ah, vile, ungrateful heart ! By earth's low cares detained, betrayed From Jesus to depart ; — 3 From Jesus, who alone can give True pleasure, peace, and rest ; — When absent from my Lord, I live Unsatisfied, unblest. 4 But he, for his own mercy's sake, My wrand'ring soul restores ; He bids the mourning heart partake The pardon it implores. 5 0, while I breathe to thee, my Lord, The penitential sigh, Confirm the kind, forgiving word, With pity in thine eye. 6 Then shall the mourner, at thy feet, Rejoice to seek thy face ; And, grateful, own how kind, how sweet, Is thy forgiving grace. ^±tj We mast be born again. 0. M. 1 O INNERS, this solemn truth regard ! ^ Hear, all ye sons of men ; For Christ, the Savior, hath declar'd, "Ye must be born again." 2 Whate'er might be your birth or blood, The sinner's boast is vain; Thus saith the glorious Son of God, " Ye must be born again." 3 Our nature 's totally deprav'd — The heart a sink of sin ; Withoul a change we can't be sav'd; " Ye must be born again."* 4 Spirit of life, thy graoe impart, And breathe on sinners slain ; Bear witness, Lord, in ev'ry heart, That we are born again. THE GOSPEL CALL. 139 5 Dear Savior, let us now begin To trust and love thy word ; And, by forsaking ev'ry sin, Prove we are born of God. 216 THE SINNER S HELPLESSNESS. The successful resolve. 0. M. 1 i^OME, humble sinner, in whose breast v_y A thousand thoughts revolve, Come with your guilt and fear opprest, And make this last resolve : 2 " I'll go to Jesus, though my sin Hath like a mountain rose ; I know his courts, Til enter in, Whatever may oppose. 3 " Prostrate I'll lie before his throne, And there my guilt confess ; I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone, Without his sov'reign grace. 4 " Perhaps he will admit my plea, Perhaps will hear my pray'r ; But if I perish, I wTill pray, And perish only there. 5 " I can but perish if I go, I am resolv'd to try ; For if I stay away, I know I must for ever die." 6 But if I die with mercy sought, When I the King have tried, That were to die (delightful thought!) As sinner never died. 217 VANITY AND UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE. Life the day of grace and hope. L. M. 1 1 IFE is the time to serve the Lord, J-^ The time t' insure the great reward j And while the lamp holds out to burn, The vilest sinner may return. 140 THE JoSPEL CALL. 2 Life is the hour that God has dven To 'scape from hell, and fly to heaven The day of grace, and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day. 3 The living know that they must die But all the dead forgotten lie, They have no share in all that 's done Beneath the circuit of the sun. 4 Then what my thoughts design to do, My hands, with all your might pursue, Since no device, nor work is found, Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground 5 There are no acts of pardon past In the cold grave to which we haste, But darkness, death, and long despair Reign in eternal silence there. *&a ZlSJ To-daij. L. M. 1 TTASTEN, 0 sinner, to be wise, -d And stay not for the morrow's sun ; The longer wisdom you despise, The harder is she to be won. 2 Oh, hasten, mercy to implore, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear thy season should be o'er Before this ev'ning's course be run. 3 Hasten, 0 sinner, to return, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear thy lamp should fail to burn Before the needful work is done. 4 Hasten, 0 sinner, to be blest, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear the curse should thee arrest Before the morrow is begun. 2, 19 Tkt rich worldling. C. M. I " IV/TY barns are full, my stoics increase; J^tJL And now for many years, Soul, eat and drink, and take thine ease, Secure from want and fears." THE GOSPEL CALL. 141 2 Thus, while a worldling boasted once, As many now presume, He heard the Lord himself pronounce His sudden, awful doom : 3 " This night, vain fool, thy soul must pass Into a world unknown ; And who shall then the stores possess Which thou hast call'd thine own ?" 4 Thus blinded mortals fondly scheme For happiness below, Till death destroys the pleasing dream, And they awake to woe. 220 Treasure in heaven, P.M. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 A SPIRE, my heart, on high to live ! -£-*- For there is found thy treasure : What 's here, would all thy hopes deceive.- There only is true pleasure. Poor is the wealth that soon must fail, None other can for thee avail Than riches stor'd in heaven. 2 'Tis all a gift, — not wages paid, — This treasure none can merit ; And Jesus, who atonement made, He, only, can confer it. The soul can have no higher good, Than God's belov'd Son, with blood, For us hath dearly purchas'd. 3 This is a treasure will remain, — By faith in him, we seal it : No foe can make its title vain, No thief can ever steal it. Nor death nor time its worth destroys, 'Twill be a source of holy joys, Long as the soul is living. 142 THE GOSPEL CALL. £Jj\ Jesus' s invitation to the afflict"! . 1 . M. 1 i^OME, said Jesus' sacred voice, V_y Come and make my paths your choice; I will guide you to your home ! Weary pilgrim, hither come! 2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn, Long hast borne the proud world's scorn, Long hast roam'd the barren waste ; Weary pilgrim, hither haste ! 3 Ye who, toss'd on beds of pain, Seek for ease, but seek in vain; Ye, whose swoll'n and sleepless eyes Watch to see the morning rise ; 4 Ye, by fiercer anguish torn, Guilt, in strong remorse, who mourn, Here repose your heavy care : Conscience wounded who can bear ? 5 Sinner, come ! for here is found Balm that flows for ev'ry wound ; Peace that ever shall endure ; Rest eternal, sacred, sure. ^Ww Love to the creatures is dangrrous. C -M, 1 TTOW vain are all things here below ! -tl How false, and yet now fair ! Each pleasure hath its poison too, And ev'ry sweet a snare. 2 The brightest things below the sky Give but a flatt'ring lighl ; We should suspect some danger nigh Where Ave possess delight. 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, The partners of our blood. How they divide our wav'ring minds, And leave but half for God !::: 4 Dear Savior, let thy beauties be My soul's eternal food ; And grace command my heart away Prom all created good. THE GOSPEL CALL. l4j £j£m) The shortness and misery of life. 0. M. 1 /~\UR days, alas ! our mortal days, yj Are short and wretched too; "Evil and few" the patriarch says, And well the patriarch knew. 2 'Tis but at best a narrow bound That heaven allows to men, And pains and sins run through the round Of threescore years and ten. 3 Well, if ye must be sad and few, Run on, my days, in haste ; Moments of sin, and months of woe, Ye cannot fly too fast. 4 Let heav'nly love prepare my soul, And call her to the skies, Where years of long salvation roll, And glory never dies. , SZ^l Frailty and folly. C. M. [1 TTOW short and hasty is our life JLl How vast our souls' affairs ! Yet senseless mortals vainly strive To lavish out their years. 2 Our days run thoughtlessly along, Without a moment's stay ; Just like a story, or a song, We pass our lives away. 3 God from on high invites us home, But we march heedless on, And ever hast'ning to the tomb, Stoop downwards as we run. 4 How we deserve the deepest hell, That slight the joys above ! What chains of vengeance should we feel, That break such cords of love ! 5 Draw us, 0 Savior, with thy grace, And lift our thoughts on high, That wre may end this mortal race, And see salvation nigh. 144 THE GOSPEL CALL. The vanity of ere 225 1 "VTAN has a soul of vast desires ; ^▼JL He burns within with restless fires; Tost to and fro, his passions fly From vanity to vanity. 2 In vain on earth we hope to find Some solid good to fill the mind ; We try new pleasures, but we feel The inward thirst and torment still. 3 So, when a raging fever burns, We change from side to side by turns And 'tis a poor relief we gain, To change the place, but keep the pain. 4 Great God ! subdue this vicious thirst, This love to vanity and dust ; Cure the vile fever of the mind, And feed our souls with joys refin'd. The Spirit inviting. S. M. 220* 1 rPHE Spirit in our hearts JL Is whisp'ring, " Sinners, come ;" The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims To all his children, " Come !" 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, uCome;" Lei him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ the fountain come. 3 Yes, whosoever will, 0, lei him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life ; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo ! Jesus, who invites, Declares, " I quickly come :" Lord, even so; wo wait thine hour; 0, blest Redeemer, come. THE GOSPEL CALL. 145 1 HPHE time is short, the season near J- When death will us remove; To leave our friends, however dear, And all we fondly love. 2 The time is short ! sinners, beware, Nor trifle time away ; The word of great salvation hear While it is call'd to-day. 3 The time is short ! ye rebels, now To Christ the Lord submit; To mercy's golden sceptre bow, And foil at Jesus' feet. The time is short ! ye saints rejoice — The Lord will quickly come : Soon shall you hear the Bridegroom's voice, To call you to your home. The time is short! it swiftly flies — The hour is just at hand, When we shall mount above the skies, And reach the wish'd-for land. G The time is short! — the moment near When we shall dwell above, And be for ever happy there With Jesus, whom we love. DANGER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT'S WITHDRAWING HIS INFLUENCE. ^^Q The returning backslider. - L. M. 1 O TAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay, ^ Though I have done thee such despite ; Nor cast the sinner quite away, Nor take thine everlasting flight. 2 Though I have steel'd my stubborn heart, Oft shaken off my guilty fears, And vex'd and urg'd thee to depart, For many long rebellious years; » 146 THE GOSPEL CALL. 3 Though I have most unfaithful been Of all who e'er thy grace receiv'd, Ten thousand times thy goodness seen, Ten thousand times thy goodness griev'd 4 Yet 0 ! the chief of sinners spare In honor of my great High-Priest; Nor in thy righteous anger swear T' exclude me from thy people's rest. 5 This only woe I deprecate, This only plague I pray remove, Nor leave me in my lost estate, Nor curse me with this want of love. 6 E'en now my weary soul release, Upraise me with thy gracious hand, And guide into thy perfect peace, And bring me to the promis'd land. ^^\j My Spirit shall not always strive. 1 O AY, sinner, hath a voice within ^ Oft whisper'd to thy secret soul, Uroj'd thee to leave the ways of sin, And yield thy heart to God's control? 2 Hath something met thee in the path Of worldliness and vanity, And pointed to the coming wrath, And warn'd thee from that wrath to flee 3 Sinner, it was a heav'nly voice, — It was the Spirit's gracious call ; It bade thee make the better choice, And haste to seek in Christ thine all. 4 Spurn not the call to life and light; Regard in time the warning kind ; That call thou may's! not always slight, And yet the gate of mercy find. 5 God\s spirit will not always strive Willi harden'd self-destroying man; Ye, who persist his love to grieve, May never hear his voice again. THE GOSPEL CALL. 147 6 Sinner — perhaps this very day Thy last accepted time may be; Oh, shouldst thou grieve him now away, !■ Then hope may never beam on thee. ^•J\J Now is the accepted time. C M. 1 "VTOW is the time, th' accepted hour, -Li 0 sinners, come away; The Savior 's knocking at your door, Arise without delay. 2 Oh ! don't refuse to give him room, Lest mercy should withdraw; [e'll then in robes of vengeance come To execute his law. Then where, poor mortals, will you be, If destitute of grace, When you your injur'd Judge shall see, And stand before his face. Oh ! could you shun that dreadful sight, How would you wish to fly To the dark shades of endless night, From that all-searching eye ! 5 The dead awak'd must all appear, And you among them stand, ! Before the great impartial bar, Arraign a at Christ's left hand. 5 Let not these warnings be in vain, But lend a list'ning ear ; Lest you should meet them all again, When wrapt in keen despair. THE CERTAINTY OF DEATH AND JUDGMENT. ^ • ) X Anticipatio ns of eternity. b . M L A ND am I born to die ? -^^ To lay this body down ? And must my trembling spirit fly Into a world unknown? 148 THE GOSPEL CALL. 2 Soon as from earth I go What will become of me ? Eternal happiness or woe Must then my portion be ! 3 Wak'd by the trumpet's sound, I from my grave must rise, And see the Judge with glory crown'd, And see the flaming skies. 4 How shall I leave my tomb ? With triumph or regret ? A fearful or a joyful doom, A curse or blessing meet? 5 Will angel bands convey Their brother to the bar ? Or devils drag my soul away To meet its sentence there ? 6 Who can resolve the doubt That tears my anxious breast? Shall I be with the damn'd cast out, Or number'd with the blest? 7 I must from God be driv'n, Or with my Savior dwell ; Must come at his command to heav'n, Or else depart to hell. 8 0 thou that wouldst not have One wretched sinner die, Who diedst thyself, my soul to save From endless misery, 9 Show me the way to shun Thy dreadful wrath severe, That when thou comest on thy throne> I may with joy appear. 232 P. M. 8.8.G.8.8.G. Life a time of trial and preparation* ND am I only bom to die? And must I suddenly comply With nature's stem decree? THE GOSPEL CALL. 149 What after death for me remains ? Celestial joys, or hellish pains, To all eternity. 2 How then ought I on earth to live, While God prolongs the kind reprieve, And props the house of clay ; My sole concern, my single care, To watch and tremble, and prepare Against that fatal day ! 3 No room for mirth or trifling here, For worldly hope, or worldly fear, If life so soon is gone ; If now the Judge is at the door, And all mankind must stand before Th' inexorable throne ! No matter which my thoughts employ, A moment's misery or joy : But oh ! when both shall end, Where shall I find my destin'd place ? Shall I my everlasting days With fiends or angels spend? 5 Nothing is worth a thought beneath, But how I may escape the death That never, never dies ! How make mine own election sure; And when I fail on earth, secure A mansion in the skies. 6 Jesus, vouchsafe a pitying ray, Be thou my guide, be thou my way To glorious happiness ! Ah ! write the pardon on my heart ! And whensoe'er I hence depart, Let me depart in peace ! O Sickness and death. Li, JM. 1 IV/TY soul? the minutes haste away, -L*J- Apace comes on th' important day, When in the icy arms of death I must give up my vital breath. 150 THE GOSPEL CALL. 2 Look forward to the moving scene; How wilt thou be affected tnen? When from on high some sharp disease Resistless shall my vitals seize. 3 When all the sprindg of life are low, The spirits faint, the pulses slow ; *The eyes grow dim and short the breath, Presages of approaching death; 4 When clammy sweats through ev'ry part, Show life's retreating from the heart; Its last resistance there to make, And then the breathless frame forsake ; 5 When all eternity's in sight, The brightest day, or blackest night, One shock will break the building down And hurl thee into worlds unknown. 6 0 come, my soul, the matter weigh! How wilt thou leave thy kindred clay ! And how those unknown regions try, And launch into eternity ! >^>4: The night cometh. L. M. 1 A WAKE, awake, my sluggish soul, -^- Awake and view thy setting sun; See how the shades of death advance, Ere half the task of life is done. 2 Death ! — 'tis an awful, solemn sound ; Oh ! let it wake the slunibYing ear ! Apace the dreadful conqu'ror conies, Willi all his pale companions near. 3 Thy drowsy eyes will soon be clos'd — These friendly warnings heard no more; Soon will the mighty Judge approach; E'en now he stands before the door. 4 To-day attend his gracious voice; This is the summons that he sends: "Awake, — for on this transient hour Thy long eternity depends." THE GOSPEL CALL. 151 ^j^)fj The sinner weighed and found icanting. -h- JUL. 1 "O AISE, thoughtless sinner, raise thine eye ; XV Behold God's balance lifted high ! There shall his justice be display 'd, And there thy hope and life be weigh'd. 2 See in one scale his perfect law ; Mark with what force its precepts draw : Wouldst thou the awful test sustain? — Thy works how light! thy thoughts how vain? 3 Behold, the hand of God appears To trace in dreadful characters ; " Sinner — thy soul is wanting found, And wrath shall smite thee to the ground."* 4 One only hope may yet prevail — Christ hath a weight to turn the scale ; Still doth the gospel publish peace, And show a Savior's righteousness. \~j- 5 Great God, exert thy power to save ; Deep on the heart these truths engrave, The pond'rous load of guilt remove, • That trembling lips may sing thy love. 2h\) The scoffer. CM. 1 A LL ye who laugh and sport with death, -£jl And say there is no hell, The gasp of your expiring breath Will send you there to dwell. 2 When iron slumbers bind your flesh, With strange surprise you'll find Immortal vigor springs afresh, And tortures wake the mind! 3 Then you'll confess the frightful names Of plagues you scorn d before, No more shall sound like idle dreams, Like foolish tales no more.:i: 152 THE GOSPEL CALL. ^r) I The harvest is petal fe« M; 1 II" SAW, beyond the tomb, A The awful Judge appear Prepar'd to scan with strict account My blessings wasted here. 2 His wrath, like flaming fire, Burn d to the lowest hell — And in that hopeless world of woe, He bade my spirit dwell. 3 Ye sinners, fear the Lord, While yet 'tis call'd to-day ; Soon will the awful voice of death Command your souls away. 4 Soon may the harvest close — The summer soon be o'er — And then your injur'd, angry God Will hear your pray'rs no more. i^OO Death and judgment. 1 "V\THEN frowning death appears ▼ ▼ And points his fatal dart, What dark foreboding fears Distract the sinner s heart ! The dreadful blow No arm can stay, But, torn away, He sinks to woe. 2 Now ev'ry hope denied, Bereft of every good, He must the wrath abide Of an avenging God ; No mercy there Will greet his ear, Nor wipe the tear Of black despair. 3 Sinners, awake, attend, And flee the wrath to come: THE GOSPEL CALL. 153 Make Christ, the Judge, your friend, And heav'n shall be your home ; His mercy nigh, Now points the path That leads from death To joys on high. Jji S\) Prepare to meet thy God. P. M. 7.7.7.7. 1 a INNER, art thou still secure? ^ Wilt thou still refuse to pray ? Can thy heart or hands endure In the Lord's avenging day ? 2 See, his mighty arm is bared ! Awful terrors clothe his brow ! For his judgment stands prep.'^ed, Thou must either break or bow. 3 At his presence nature shake: . Earth, affrighted, hastes to ilee ; Solid mountains melt like wax, What will then become of thee ? 4 Who his advent may abide ? You that glory in your shame, Will you find a place to hide When the world is wrapt in flame ? 5 Lord, prepare us by thy grace ! Soon we must resign our breath, And our souls be call'd to pass Through the iron gate of death. 6 Let us now our day improve, Listen to the gospel voice : Seek the things that are above ; Scorn the world's pretended joys. 240 The alarm. P. M. 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. 1 O TOP, poor sinners, stop and think, ^ Before you further go ; Will you sport upon the brink Of everlasting woe ! o2 154 THE GOSPEL CALL. On the verge of ruin stop — Now the friendly framing take — • Stay your footsteps — ere ye drop Into the burning lake. 2 Say, have you an arm like God, That you his will oppose ? Fear ye not that iron rod With which he breaks his foes? Can you stand in that dread day. Which his justice shall proclaim, When the earth shall melt away Like wax before the flame ? 3 Ghastly death will quickly come, And drag you to his bar ; Then to hear your awful doom, Will fill you with despair ! All your sins wrill round you crowd, — You shall mark their crimson dye, — Each for vengeance crying loud ; And what can you reply ? 4 Though your heart were made of steel, Your forehead lined with brass, God at length will make you feel, He will not let you pass ; Sinners then in vain will call, Those who now despise his grace, " Rocks and mountains, on us fall, And hide us from his face." 24r I Trusf in Jesus. C. M 1 HPHERB is a voice of sov'reign grace 1 Sounds from the sacred word: "Ho! ye despairing sinners, come, And trust upon the Lord." 2 My soul obeys th' Aljnighty call, And runs to this relief j 1 would believe thy promise, Lord, Oli ! help my unbelief. THE GOSPEL CALL. 155 3 To the dear fountain of thy blood, Incarnate God, I fly ; Here let me wash my spotted soul From crimes of deepest dye.* 4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, On thy kind arms I fall ; Be thou my strength and righteousness, My Jesus, and my all ! Z^Z Eternity. L. M. 1 ETERNITY is just at hand ! -Lj And shall I waste my ebbing sand, And careless view departing day, And throw my inch of time away? But an eternity there is Of endless woe, or endless bliss ; And swift as time fulfils its round, We to eternity are bound. 3 What countless millions of mankind Have left this fleeting world behind ! They're gone ! but where ? — ah, pause and see, Gone to a long eternity. Sinner ! canst thou for ever dwell In all the fiery deeps of hell ; And is death nothing then, to thee, Death, and a dread eternity V ) The misery and danger of sinners. 0. JV1. 24: 1 DINNERS! the voice of God regard ^ 'Tis mercy speaks to-day; He calls you by his gracious word From sin's destructive way. 2 Like the rough sea that cannot rest, You live devoid of peace ; A thousand stings within your breast Deprive your souls of ease. 3 Your way is dark, and leads to hell : Why will you persevere ? 156 THE GOSPEL CALL. Can you in frightful torments dwell, Shut up in black despair:? 4 Bow to the sceptre of his word. Renouncing ev'ry sin; Submit to him, your sov'reign Lord, And learn his will divine. £ II The folly of neglecting religion. L. M. 1 \Y7TIY will ye lavish out your years ▼ ▼ Amidst a thousand trifling cares, While, in the various range of thought, The one thing needful is forgot ? 2 Why will ye chase the fleeting wind And famish an immortal mind, While angels wTith regret look down To see you spurn a heav'nly crown ? 3 Th' eternal God calls from above, And Jesus pleads his dying love ; Awaken d conscience gives you pain : And shall they join their pleas in vain ? 4 Not so your dying eyes shall view Those objects which ye now pursue ; Not so shall heav'n and hell appear When the decisive hour is near. 5 Almighty God ! thine aid impart, To fix conviction on the heart: Thy pow'r can clear the darkest eyes, And make the haughtiest scorner wise. 245 k The terrors of eternity. P.M. 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8. 1 l^TERNITY! terrific word. JLj Within the heart a piercing sword! Beginning without ending ! Eternity ! unmeasured time ! I sink beneath the thought sublime Thai I to thee am tending : Deep honor fills my quaking heart, My lips in speech refuse to part. THE GOSPEL CALL. 157 2 Eternity ! 0 what a pang ! Eternity! no serpent's fang Could send that thrill of terror. When I revolve thy clanking chains, Thy dark abyss of deathless pains. My soul is fill'd with horror. 0 search the universe around, No equal terror can be found! 3 Awake, 0 man, from sinful sleep; Bethink thyself, thou straying sheep, Seek God by true repentance ! Awake, behold thy wasting sand, Eternity is just at hand And bHftgs thine awful sentence. This is, perchance, thy final day : Who knows how soon he's snatch'd away? 4 Eternity ! terrific wrord, Within the heart a piercing sword ! Beginning without ending! Eternity ! unmeasur'd time ! 1 sink beneath the thought sublime That I to thee am tending : Lord Jesus, when it pleaseth thee, Grant me thy blest eternity ! ^4tO Youth and judgment. L. JM. 1 "\7"E sons of Adam, vain and young, jL Indulge your eyes, indulge your tongue, Taste the delights your souls desire, And give a loose to all your fire : 2 Pursue the pleasures you design, And cheer your hearts with songs and wine, Enjoy the day of mirth; but know There is a day of judgment too. 3 God from on high beholds your thoughts, His book records your secret faults; The works of darkness you have done Must all appear before the sun. lob THE GOSPEL CALL. 4 The vengeance to your follies due Should strike your hearts with terror through: How will ye stand before his face, Or answer for his injur'd graa 5 Almighty God, turn off their eyes From those alluring vaniti And let the thunder of thy word Awake their souls to fear the Lord. Death and eternity. C JVl. 247 1 ^TOOP down, my thoughts, that us'd to rise, ^ Converse awhile with death ; Think how a gasping mortal lies, And pants away his breath. 2 His quiv'ring lip hangs feebly down, His pulses faint and few, Then, speechless, with a doleful groan He bids the world adieu. 3 But, 0 ! the soul that never dies ! At once it leaves the clay ! Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, And track its wondrous way. 4 Up to the courts where angels dwell, It mounts triumphing there, Or devils plunge it down to hell In infinite despair. 5 And must my body faint and die? And must, this soul remove? 0 for some guardian angel nigh To heal1 it safe above ! 6 Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul J trust, And my flesh waits for thy command To drop into my dust. PENITENCE OF THE AWAKENED SINNER. 359 THE AWAKENED SINNER. ^/^f-Q A prayer for seriousness. -P. j\l. o.o.u.o.o.O. 1 rPHOU God of glorious majesty, J- To thee, against myself, to thee, A worm of earth, 1 cry ; A half-awaken'd child of man, An heir of endless bliss or pain, A sinner born to die ! 2 Lo ! on a narrow neck of land, 'Twixt two unbounded seas I stand, Secure, insensible : A point of time, a moment's space Removes me to that heav'nly place, Or shuts me up in hell. 3 0 God, mine inmost soul convert! And deeply on my thoughtful heart Eternal things impress : Give me to feel their solemn weight, And tremble on the brink of fate. And wake to righteousness. 4 Before me place in dread array The pomp of that tremendous day When thou with clouds shalt come To judge the nations at thy bar; And tell me, Lord, shall I be there To meet a joyful doom? 5 Be this my one great bus'ness here, With serious industry and fear Eternal bliss t' insure : Thine utmost counsel to fulfil, And suffer all th}' righteous will, And to the end endure. 6 Then Savior, then, my soul receive, Transported from this vale to live And reign with thee above, Where faith is sweetly lost in .sight And hope in full supreme delight And everlasting love. lbO PENITENCE OF THE 249 The truerepentrtn b. M. 1 /^\ LET me now repent! V>J With all my idols part; And to thy gracious eye present An humble contrite heart ! 2 A heart with grief opprest, For having griev'd my God ; A troubled heart that cannot rest Till sprinkled with thy blood ! 3 Jesus, on me bestow The penitent desire; With true sincerity of woe My aching breast inspire; 4 With soft'ning pity look. And melt my hardness down; Strike with thy love's resistless stroke, And break this heart of stone ! 250 For true repentance. 0. M. 1 f\ FOR that tenderness of heart v^ Which bows before the Lord, Acknowledges how just thou art, And trembles at thy word ! 2 0 for those humble contrite tears Which from repentance flow, That consciousness of guilt which fears The long suspended blow ! 3 Savior, to me in pity give The sensible distress, The pledge thou wilt at last receive, And bid me die in peace; 4 Wilt from the dreadful day remove Before the evil come, My spirit hide with saints above, My body in the tomb. AWAKENED SINNER. 161 £tj 1 Prayer for a renewed heart. 0. M. 1 f\ FOR a heart to praise my God, V-/ A heart from sin set free ! A heart that always feels thy blood, So freely spilt for me ! 2 A heart resiut I can read each moving line, And nothing moves this heart of mine. 4 Thy judgments too, which devils fear, [Amazing thought!) unmov'd 1 bear; Goodness and wrath in vain combine To stir this stupid heart of mine. 5 Eternal Spirit ! mighty (iod! Apply to me the Savior's blood ; ^Tis his rich blood, and his alone. Can move and melt this heart of stone. AWAKENED SIXXER. 1G3 Original and actual sin c J J. M. 1 1 " ORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, 1^ And born unholy and unclean; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death; Thy law demands a perfect heart, But we're defiled in ev'ry part. 3 Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true ; 0 make me wise betimes to spy My danger and my remedy. 4 Behold, I fall before thy face ; My only refuge is thy grace : No outward forms can make me clean; The leprosy lies deep within. 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone Hath pow'r sufficient to atone ; Thy blood can make me white as snow ; No Jewish types could cleanse me so.* 255 TJie contrite heart C. M. 1 rpHE Lord will happiness divine J- On contrite hearts bestow; Then tell me, gracious God ! is mine A contrite heart or no ? 2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain, Insensible as steel ; If aught is felt, 'tis only pain To find I cannot feel. 164 PENITENCE OF THE 3 I sometimes think myself inclin'd To love thee, if I could ; But often feel another mind, Averse to all that 's good. 4 My best desires are faint and few, I fain would strive for more ; But when I cry, " My strength renew," Seem weaker than before. 5 Thy saints are comforted, I know, And love thy house of prayer ; I therefore go where others go, But find no comfort there. 6 0 make this heart rejoice or ache ; — Decide this doubt for me ; And, if it be not broken, break — And heal it, if it be. JOO Penitential sighs. P.M. 7.7.7.7- 1 T^ATHER! at thy call I come, -T In thy bosom there is room For a guilty soul to hide, — Press'd with grief on ev'ry side. 2 Darkness fills my trembling soul ; Floods of sorrow o'er me roll ; Pity, Father ! pity me ; All my hope is plac'd in thee. 3 But may such a wretch as I, — Self-condemn'd and doom'd to die, Ever hope to be forgiv'n. And be smil'd upon by heav'n? 4 Yes, I may ! for I espy Pity tri&kling from thine eye; 'Tis a Fathers heart thai moves, Moves with pardon and with love. 5 Well I do remember, too, What his love hath deign'd to do; How he senl a Savior down, All my follies to atone. AWAKENED SINNER. 165 6 Has my elder brother died ? And is justice satisfied ? Why, — oh, why should I despair Of my Father's tender care ? The penitent. 0. M 257 1 T\EAR Jesus ! prostrate at thy feet JL/ A guilty rebel lies ; And upwards to the mercy-seat Presumes to lift his eyes. 2 Oh let not justice frown me hence ; Stay, stay the vengeful storm : Forbid it that Omnipotence Should crush a feeble worm. 3 If tears of sorrow would suffice To pay the debt I owe, Tears should from both my weeping eyes In ceaseless torrents flow. i But no such sacrifice I plead To expiate my guilt ; No tears, but those which thou hast shed, — No blood, but thou hast spilt. 5 Think of thy sorrows, dearest Lord ! And all my sins forgive : Justice will well approve the word That bids the sinner live. £tjKj Confession of sin. P. M. 7.7.7.7. 1 f^ OD of mercy ! God of grace ! VJT Hear our penitential songs ; 0 restore thy suppliant race, Thou to whom our praise belongs ! 2 Deep regret for follies past, Talents wasted, time misspent; Hearts debas'd by worldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent; 3 Foolish fears'and fond desires Vain regrets for things as vain ; 166 PENITENCE OF THE Lips too seldom taught to praise, Oft to murmur and complain ; 4 These, and ev'ry secret fault, # Fill'd with grief and shame we own; Humbled at thy feet we lie, Seeking pardon from thy throne.* £?JfJ Indwelling sin lamented. 0. JM. 1 T^TTITH tears of anguish I lament, ▼ ▼ Here at thy feet, my God, My passion, pride, and discontent, And vile ingratitude. 2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base, So false as mine has been ; So faithless to its promises, So prone to ev'ry sin ! 3 My reason tells me thy commands Are holy, just, and true ; Tells m§ whate'er my God demands Is his most righteous due. 4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh, And all her words approve ; But still I find it hard t' obey, And harder yet to love. 5 How long, dear Savior, shall I feel These stragglings in my breast? When wilt thou bow my stubborn will And give my conscience rest? 6 Break, sov'reign grace, 0 break the charm, And set the captive free; Reveal, Almighty God, thine arm, And haste to rescue me. ^x)'/ Conflict between flesh and spirit, *J* M. 1 TTOW sad and awful is my state! ii- The vrvy tiling I do 1 hate! When 1 to God draw near in pray'r, I feel the conflicl even there ! AWAKENED SINNER. 167 2 I mourn, because I cannot mourn ; I hate my sin, yet cannot turn ; I grieve, because I cannot grieve ; I hear the truth, but can't believe. 3 Where shall so great a sinner run ? I see I'm ruin'd and undone ; Dear Lord, in pity now draw near, And banish ev'ry rising fear. 4 Thy blood, dear Lord, which thou hast spilt Can make this rocky heart to melt ; Thy blood can make me clean within — Thy blood can pardon all my sin. 5 'Tis on th' atonement of that blood, I now approach to thee, my God.; This is my hope, this is my claim — Jesus has died to hide my sin. wO i The thoughtless sinner converted. L. M. 1 A LAS, alas, how blind I've been, -^~A- How little of myself I've seen ! Sportive I sail'd the sensual tide, Thoughtless of God, whom I defied. 2 Oft have I heard of heav'n, and hell, Where bliss and woe eternal dwell ; But mock'd the threats of truth divine, And scorn d the place where angels shine. 3 My heart has long refus'd the blood Of Jesus, the descending God ; And guilty passion boldly broke The holy law which heav'n had spoke. 4 Th' alluring world controll'd my choice ; When conscience spake, I hush'd its voice ; Securely laugh'd along the road, Which hapless millions first had trod. 5 But now, th' Almighty God comes near And fills my soul with awful fear — Perhaps I sink to endless pain, Nor hear the voice of joy again. 168 PENITENCE OF THE ^*)^ fleeted opportunities. 0. M. 1 A II. what can I, a sinner do, -£*- With all my guilt opprest? I feel the hardness of my heart, And conscience knows no rest. 2 Great God, thy good and perfect law Does all my life condemn ; The secret evils of my soul Fill me with fear and shame. 3 How many precious Sabbaths gone, I never can recall ; And, oh, what cause have I to mourn, Who misimprov'd them all ! 4 How long, how often have I heard Of Jesus, and of heav'n ; Yet scarcely listen'd to his word, Or pray'd to be forgiv'n ! 5 Constrain me, Lord, to turn to thee, And grant renewing grace; For thou this flinty heart canst break, And thine shall be the praise. £\)0 Prayer for the Holy Spirit. L. M. 1 (\ TURN, great Ruler of the skies, v_/ Turn from my sin thy searching eyes, Nor let th' offences of my hand, Within thy book recorded stand. 2 Give me a will to thine subdu'd, A conscience pure, a soul renewal ; Nor let me, wrapt in endless gloom, An outcast from thy presence roam. 3 0, let thy Spirit (o my heart Once more his quick'ning aid impart, My mind fVoin ovYy fear release, And soothe my troubled thoughts to peace. 4 So shall the souls, whom error's sway Has urgfd from thee, blest Lord, to stray, From mo thy heavenly precepts learn, And, humbled, to their God return. AWAKENED SINNER, 169 2t)4: Conviction. S. M. 1 1VTY former hopes are fled, LtA My terror now begins ; I feel, alas ! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah, whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom ; But sure a friendly whisper says, " Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimmering from afar ; A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Forerunner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way ; I'll gaze upon it while I run, And watch the rising day. 265 Sin bewailed. P.M. 7.7.7.7. 1 /"10ME, my soul, thy suit prepare, V_y Jesus loves to answer pray'r; He himself has bid thee pray, Rise and ask without delay. 2 With my burden I begin ; Lord ! remove this load of sin ! Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord ! I come to thee for rest, Take possession of my breast ; There thy sov'reign right maintain, And without a rival reign. 4 Show me what I have to do, Ev'ry hour my strength renew ; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die thy people's death. 170 PENITENCE OF THE £\ )\ ) Confession and _L. M 1 r\ LORD, my God, in mercy turn, V_/ In mercy hear a sinner mourn ! To thee I call, to thee I cry, 0 leave me, leave me not to die ! 2 0 pleasures past, what are ye now But thorns about my bleeding brow? Spectres that hover round my brain, And aggravate and mock my pain* 3 For pleasure I have giv'n my soul ; Now, justice, let thy thunders roll ! Now, vengeance, smile — and with a blow Lay the rebellious ingrate low. 4 Yet Jesus, Jesus ! there I'll cling, I'll crowd beneath his shelt'ring wing ; I'll clasp the cross, and holding there, E'en me, oh bliss ! — his wrath may spare. ^U / Repentance at the cross. CM 1 (^H, if my soul were form'd for woe, V>J How would I vent 1113' sighs ! Repentance should like rivers flow From both my streaming eyes. 2 'Twas for my sins my dearest Lord Hung on the cursed tree, And groan'd away a dying life For thee, my soul, for thee. 3 0 how I hate those lusts of mine That crucified my Lord, Those sins that pierced and nail'd his Qeaii Fast to the fatal wood. 4 Yes, my Redeemer, they shall die, My heart has so decreed, Nor will 1 spare the guilty things That made my Savior Weed. 5 Whilst with a melting broken heart My murder'd Lord 1 new, 1 11 raise revenge against my sins, And slay the m'urd'rerfi too. AWAKENED SINNEH. 171 £\)(J Tensor turned to joy. C. M. 1 O MOTE by the law, I'm justly slain ; ^ Great God, behold my case ; Pity a sinner fill'd with pain, Nor drive me from thy face. 2 Dread terrors fright my guilty soul — Thy justice, all in flames, Gives sentence on this heart so foul, So hard, so full of crimes. 3 'Tis trembling hardness that I feel ; I fear, but don't relent, — Perhaps of endless death the seal; 0 that I could repent ! 4 My pray'rs, my tears, my vows are vile ; My duties black wTith guilt ; On such a wTretch can mercy smile, Though Jesus' blood was spilt ! 5 Speechless I sink to endless night, 1 see an op'ning hell : But lo ! what glory strikes my sight! Such glory who can tell ? 6 Enrapt in these bright beams of peace, I feel a gracious God : Swell, swell the note — 0 tell his grace; Sound his high praise abroad ! .^j\}fj Parting with all for Christ. 0. M. 1 ^TE glitt'ring toys of earth, adieu; JL A nobler choice be mine ; A heavenly prize attracts my view, A treasure all divine. |2 Jesus, to multitudes unknown, — 0 name divinely sweet! — Jesus, in thee, in thee alone, True wealth and honor meet. 3 Should earth's vain treasures all depart, Of this dear gift posse? t, 172 SUPPLICATION FOR TIIE I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be for ever blest. 4 Dear portion of my souls desires, Thy love is bliss divine ; Accept the wish that love inspires, And let me call thee mine. SUPPLICATION FOR DIVINE MERCY. Jj ( \J The penitent suing for pardon. P. JVl. o. i .8.7. 1 O AVIOR, canst thou love a traitor ? ^ Canst thou love a child of wrath ? Can a hell-deserving creature Be the purchase of thy death ? 2 Is thy blood so efficacious As to make my nature clean ? Is thy sacrifice so precious, As to free my soul from sin? 3 Sin on ev'ry side surrounds me, I can hear of no relief; Pangs of unbelief confound me, Help, me, Lord, to bear my grief. 4 This is now my resolution, At thy dearest feet to fall ; Here I'll meet my condemnation, Or a freedom From my thrall. 5 If I meet with condemnation, Justly J deserve the same ; If I meet with free salvation, 1 will magnify thy name. £ I X Seeking pardon. L. M. 1 T OKI), at thy feet I prostrate fall, I J Oppresl with fears to thee I call: Reveal thy pard'oing love to me, And set my captive spirit tvoo. DIVINE MERCY. 173 2 Hast thou not said, " Seek ye my face?" The invitation I embrace; I'll seek thy face ; thy Spirit give ! 0 let me see thy face, and live. 3 I'll wait, perhaps my Lord may come; If I turn back, hell is my doom ; And, begging, in his way I'll lie Till the dear Savior passes by. 4 I'll seek his face with cries and tears, With secret sighs and fervent prayers; And if not heard, I'll waiting sit, And perish at my Savior's feet. 5 But canst thou, Lord, see all my pain, And bid me seek thy face in vain ? No ! Jesus will not, can't deceive : The soul that seeks his face shall live. What must I do to be saved." L. JYL 272 1 X^/H^ll melting heart and weeping eyes, ▼ ▼ My guilty soul for mercy cries; What shall I do, or whither flee, T' escape that vengeance due to me ? 2 Till now, I saw no danger nigh; I liv'd at ease, nor fear'd to die ; Wrapt up in self-deceit and pride, " I shall have peace at last,' I cried. 3 But when, great God ! thy light divine Had shone on this dark soul of mine, Then I beheld, with trembling awe, The terrors of thy holy law. 4 How dreadful now my guilt appears, In childhood, youth, and growing years ! j Before thy pure discerning eye, Lord, what a filthy wretch am I ! 5 Should vengeance still my soul pursue, Death and destruction are my due ; Yet mercy can my guilt forgive, And bid a dying sinner live. 174 PLICATION FOR THE 6 Does not the word proclaim Salvation free in Jesus' name? To him I look, and humbly pry, " 0 save a wretch condemned to die !" Ji i •) sed. L. M. 1 rPHOU man of griefs, remember me, -L Thou surely never canst forget Thy last mysterious agony. Thy fainting pangs and bloody sweat! 2 When wrestling in the h of prayer, Thy spirit sank beneath its load ! Thy feeble flesh afraid to bear The wrath of an almighty God ! 3 Father, if I may call thee so, Regard my fearful heart's desire, Remove this load of guilty woe, Nor let me in my sins expire! 4 I tremble lest the wrath divine, Which bruises now my sinful soul, Should bruise this wretched soul of mine Long as eternal ages roll !:|: 5 I deprecate that death alone, That endless banishment from thee ! 0 save me, through thine only Son, Who trembled, wept, and bled for me ! L. JNI. 274 1 OHOW pity. Lord ! 0 Lord, forgive! ^ Let a repenting sinner live : Are not thy m and free? May not the contrite trust in thee? 2 With Bhame my uum'roufl sins I trace Against thy law, against thy grace; And. though ni\- pray'r thou shouldst not hear, My doom is just and thou ait clear. I penitent. () Lord ! Whose hope, .-till hov'ring round thy word, DIVINE MERCY. 175 Seeks for some precious promise there, Some sure support against despair. 4 My sins are gfeat, but don't surpass The riches of eternal gr Great God. thy nature hath no bound, So let thy panning love be found. 5 0 wash my soul from every stain. Nor let the guilt I mourn remain: Give me to hear thy pard'ning voice, And bid my bleeding heart rejoice. 6 Then shall thy love inspire my tongue, Salvation shall be all my song : And ev'ry pow'r shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness. ^ { fj Prayer for a new heart. Ju. 31. 1 f\ THOU that hear'st when sinners cry! V_7 Though all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them not with angry look. But blot their inem'ry from thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within. And form my soul averse to sin: Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart. Nor hide thy presence from my heart. 3 I cannot live without thy light, Cast out and baflish'd from thy sight; Thy holy joys. 0 God. restore. And guard me that I fall no more. i A broken heart, my God. my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring: The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice. 5 My soul lies humbled in the dust. And owns thy dreadful sentence just: Look down, 0 Lord, with pitying eye. And save the soul condemned to die. 176 SUPPLICATION FOR THE £ / ' ) Pleading Christ's promises. L. M. 1 TESUS, if still the same thou art, *J If all thy promises are sure, Set up thy kingdom in my heart, And make me rich, for I am poor. 2 Thou hast pronounc'd the mourner blest. And lo ! for thee I ever mourn ; I cannot, no, I will not rest Till thou my only rest return. 3 Where is the blessedness bestow'd On all that hunger after thee ? I hunger now, I thirst for God ! See the poor fainting sinner, see. 4 Ah, Lord ! if thou art in that sigh, Then hear thyself within me pray, Hear in my heart thy Spirit's cry, Mark what my lab7 ring soul would say. 5 Shine on thy work, disperse the gloom; Light in thy light I then shall see : Say to my soul, " Thy light is come, Glory divine is ris'n on thee." 6 Lord, I believe thy promise sure, And trust thou wilt not long delay; Hungry, and sorrowful, and poor, Upon thy word myself I stay. 277 Spirit md miracles. JESUS, if still thou art to-day As yesterday the same, Present to heal, in me display The virtue of thy name Loathsome, and foul, and self-abhorr'd, 1 sink beneath my sin: Bui if thou wilt, a .gracious word Of thine can make me clean. Thou sees! me deaf to thy commands, Open, 0 Lord, my car; DIVINE MERCY. 177 Bid me stretch out my wither'd hands And lift them up in prayer. 4 Silent, (alas ! thou know'st how long,) My voice I cannot raise ; But 0 ! when thou shalt loose my tongue, The dumb shall sing thy praise. 5 Lame at the pool I still am found : Give, and my strength employ; Light as a hart I then shall bound, The lame shall leap for joy. 6 Blind from my birth to guilt and thee, And dark I am within; The love of God I cannot see, The sinfulness of sin. 7 But thou, they say, art passing by, 0 let me find thee near! Jesus, in mercy, hear my cry, Thou Son of David, hear ! 8 Long have I waited in the way For thee the heav'nly light; Command me to be brought, and say, " Sinner, receive thy sight." 278 To obtain mercy, b. M. 1 ]\/TY gracious, loving Lord, 1^-JL To thee what shall I say? Well may I tremble at thy word, And scarce presume to pray. 2 Ten thousand wants have I; Alas ! I all things want ! But thou hast bid me always pray, And never, never faint. 3 Yet, Lord, well might I fear, Fear e'en to ask thy grace, So oft have I, alas ! drawn near, And mock'd thee to thy face. H ^ 12 178 SUlTUfATIoX FOR THE 4 With all pollution stam'd, Thy liallow'd courts I trod; Thy name .and temple I profaivd, And dar'd to call thee God! 5 Nigh with my lips 1 drew — My lips were all unclean; Thee with my heart I never knew— My heart was full of sin.* Jj I \) My peace I give unto you. P. M. 7.0. / .6. / .o. / .0. IV AMB of God, for sinners slain, AJ To thee I humbly pray : Heal me of piy grief and pain, 0 take my sins away. From this bondage, Lord, release ; No longer let me be opprest: Jesus, Master, seal my peace, And take me to thy breast! 2 Wilt thou cast a sinner out, Who humbly comes to thee! No, my God, 1 cannot doubt: Thy mercy is for me : Let me then obtain the grace, And be of paradise possest : Jesus, Master, seal my peace, And take me to thy breast! 3 Worldly good I do not want, Be that to others given; Only for thy love 1 pant, My all in earth or heav'n ; This the crown 1 fain would seize, The good wherewith I would be blest; Jesus, Master, seal my peace, And take me to thy breast. 4 This delight 1 fain would prove, And then resign my breath ! Join the happy lew whose love Was mightier than death! DIVINE MERCY. 179 Let it not my Lord displease, That I would die to be thy guest! Jesus, Master, seal my peace, And take me to thy breast! 280 Pleading for mercy. P. M. 8.7.8.7. 1 TESUS, full of all compassion, *J Hear the humble suppliant's cry; Let me know thy great salvation ; See ! I languish, faint, and die. 2 Guilty, but with heart relenting, Overwhelm'd with helpless grief, Prostrate at thy feet repenting, Send, 0 send me quick relief! 3 Whither should a wretch be flying, But to him who comfort gives? Whither, from the dread of dying, But to him who ever lives ? 4 While I view thee, wounded, grieving, Breathless, on the cursed tree, Fain I'd feel my heart believing That thou suffer'dst thus for me. 5 Without thee, the world possessing, I should be a wretch undone; Search through heaven, — the land of blessing; Seeking good, and finding none. 6 Hear, then, blessed Savior, hear me ! My soul cleaveth to the dust; Send the Comforter to cheer me; Lo ! in thee I put my trust. 7 Sav'd — the deed shall spread new glory Through the shining realms above ! Angels sing the pleasing story, All enraptur'd with thy love! ^OJL Seeking all in Christ, C M. 1 Q OURCE of eternal joys divine, ^ To thee my soul aspires ; 0 could I say, " The Lord is mine," 'Tis all my soul desires. 180 SUPPLICATION FOB TIIE 2 My hope, my trust . my life, my Lord, Assure me of thy love.; 0 speak the kind, transporting word, And bid my (ears remove. 3 Then shall my thankful powers rejoice, And triumph in my God, Till heavenly rapture tune my voice To spread thy praise abroad. 2jo2j The penitent's prayer. P. M. as 112. 1 T^ATHER of mercies, God of love! JO 0 hear a humble suppliant's cry : Bend from thy lofty seat above, Thy throne of glorious majesty: 0 deign to listen to my voice, And bid this drooping heart rejoice. 2 I urge no merits of my own, For I, alas ! am all that's vile : No — when I bow before thy throne, Dare to converse with God awhile, Thy name, blest Jesus, is my plea, That dearest, sweetest name to me ! 3 Within this heart of mine I feel The weight of sin's oppressive load : Oh ! help ! or else I sink to hell, Crush'd by thine arm, avenging God! Entomb'd within that dread abyss. And exil'd from the realms of bliss! 2S: The i>< itifrnf pardoned'* P. M. /./././ 1 QOV'REIGN Ruler, Lord of all, £5 Prostrate at thy feet 1 fell: Hear, oh hear my ardent cry. Frown not, lest I faint and die! 2 Vilest of the sons of men, Worst of rebels I have been ! Oft abus'd thee to thy I; Trampled on thy richest grace. DIVINE MERCY. 181 3 Justly might thy vengeful dart Pierce this broken, bleeding heart; Justly might thy kindled ire Blast me in eternal fire. 4 But with thee there's mercy found, Balm to heal my ev'ry wound ; Thou canst soothe the troubled breast, Give the weary wand'rer rest. 5 Then my humble pray'r attend, Show thyself the sinner's friend ; Bid the suff'rer cease to mourn, Bid the prodigal return !* ^rO'dt The dying sinner's prayer. ii. M. 1 f\ THOU that dost in secret see, V^ Regard a dying sinner's pray'r ; Out of the deep I cry to thee — Save, or I perish in despair. 2 Weeping, to thee I lift mine eyes, Mine eyes which fail with looking up; For thee my heart laments and sighs — Sick with desire and ling'ring hope. 3 0 that I could but surely know If I at last shall mercy find ; For what am I reserv'd below ? Tell me, thou Savior of mankind. 4 Let others walk with thee in light, But bless me with one parting ray, And ere I close mine eyes in night, Give me to see thy perfect day. ^jyjfj Supplication for God's grace. C M 1 HPO thee, 0 God ! my pray'r ascends, JL But not for golden stores ; Nor covet I the brightest gems On the rich eastern shores : 2 Nor that deluding empty joy Men call a mighty name, 182 SUPPLICATION FOB THE Not greatness with its pride and state, My restless thoughts inflame: — ;] Nor pleasures fascinating charms My fond desires allmc ► But nobler things than these from thee My wishes would secure. 4 The faith and hope of joys to come, My best affections move: Thy light, thy favor, and thy smiles, thine everlasting love. 5 These are the blessings I desire ; Lord, be these blessings mine, And all the glories of the world I cheerfully resign. God the portion of the soul. 0. JVJ . love ! 286 1 1VTY God, my portion and my JltJL My everlasting all ! I've none but thee in heav'n above, Or on this earthly ball. 2 In vain the bright meridian sun Scatters his feeble light: Thy brighter beams create my noon ; If thou withdraw, 'tis night. 3 And while upon my restless bed, Amongst the shades 1 roll, If God his light around me shed, Tis morning with my soul. 4 To thee I owe my wealth and friends, And health, and .safe abode: Thanks to thy name for meaner things: But they are not my God. 5 If I possess'd the spacious earth, And call'd the stars my own, Without thy mercy and thy love, I were a wretch undone. DIVINE MERCY. 183 6 Let others stretch their arms like seas, And grasp in all the shore; Grant me to see thy blissful face, And I desire no more ! 28 / God the Christian's poT-tio n. C. M. 1 /^i OD, my supporter and my hope, VX My help for ever near ! Thine arm of mercy holds me up, And saves me from despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord ! shall guide my feet Through this dark wilderness ; Thy hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. 3 Were I in heav'n without my God, 'T would be no joy to me ; And whilst this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee. 4 What if the springs of life were broke, And flesh and heart should faint? God is my soul's eternal rock, The strength of ev'ry saint. 5 Behold, the sinners, that remove Far from thy presence, die ; Not all the idol-gods they love Can save them when they cry. 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, Shall be my sweet employ ; My tongue shall sound thy works abroad And tell the world my joy. ^OO Prayer for pardon. C M. 1 THHOU hidden God, for whom I groan, J- Till thou thyself declare, God inaccessible, unknown. Regard a sinner's pray'r. 184 SUrPLICATION" FOR the 2 A sinner welt'ring in his blood; Unpurg'd and unfergiv'n; Far distant from the living God, As far as hell from heav'n, — 3 An unregen'rate child of man, To thee for faith I call; Pity thy fallen creature's pain, And raise me from my fall. 4 The darkness which, through thee, I fee], Thou only canst remove : Thine own eternal power reveal, The Deity of love.* 5 Show me the blood that bought my peace, The cov'nant blood apply, And all my griefs at once shall cease, And all my sins shall die.:i: Prayer for Christian graces. b. M, 1 TESUS, my strength, my hope, *J On thee I cast my care, With humble confidence look up, And know thou hear'st my pray'r ; Give me on thee to wait, Till I can all things do, On thee, almighty to create, Almighty to renew. 2 I want a sober mind, A self-renouncing will, That tramples on and casts behind The bail* of pleasing ill. A soul inur'd to pain, To hardship, grief, and loss; Bold to take up. firm to sustain, The consecrated cross. 3 I want a godly fear, A quick discerning eye, That looks lo thee when sin is near, And sees the tempter (1\ i • DIVINE MERCY. 185 A spirit still prepar'd, And arm'd with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard, And watching unto pray'r. I want a heart to pray, To pray and never cease, Never to murmur at thy stay Or wish my suff' rings less. This blessing, above aii. Always to pray, I want, Out of the deep on thee to call, And never, never faint. I want a true regard, A single, steady aim, Unraov'd by threat' ning or reward, To thee and thy great name ; A jealous, deep concern For thine immortal praise ; A pure desire that all may learn, And glorify thy grace. 290 Imploring mercy. C JV1. 11" ORD, at thy feet in dust I lie, -L^ And knock at mercy's door ; With humble heart and weeping e}re, Thy favor I implore. 2 On me, 0 Lord, do thou display Thy rich, forgiving love ; 0 take my heinous guilt away, This heavy load remove. 3 Without thy grace, I sink opprest Down to the gates of hell ; 0 give my troubled spirit rest, And all my fears dispel. 4 'Tis mercy, mercy I implore, 0 may thy goodness move : Thy grace is an exhaustless store, And thou thyself art love. 186 SI ITLITATK N BOB THE 5 Should T at last in heaven appear, To join thy saints above, I'll teil that mercy brought me there, And sing thy bleeding love, £*J ± Inconstancy lamented. fe. -M. WOULD, but cannot sing, 1 TWO 1 I w >Tould, but cannot pray ; For Satan meets me when 1 try, And frights my soul away. 2 I would, but can't repent, Though I endeavor oft ; This stony heart can ne'er relent, Till Jesus makes it soft. 3 I would, but cannot love, Though woo'd by love divine ; No arguments have pow'r to move A soul so base as mine. 4 I w7ould, but cannot rest, In God's most holy will ; I know what he appoints is best, Yet murmur at it still. 5 0 could I but believe ! Then all would easy be ; I would but cannot — Lord, relieve; My help must come from thee ! 292 Betliesda' s pool, fe. M. 1 T>ESIDE the gospel pool, -D Appointed tor the noor, From year to year my helpless soul Has waited for a cure. 2 How often have I seen The healing waters move, And others round me. stepping in, Their efficacy prove ! DIVINE MERCY. 187 3 But my complaints remain ; I feel the very same, As full of guilt and fear, and pain, As when at first I came. 4 0 would the Lord appear, My malady to heal ; He knows how long I've languished here, And what distress I feel.:;::|: 5 Yet here, from day to day, I'll wait and hope, and try ; Can Jesus hear a sinner pray, And suffer him to die? 6 No — he is full of grace ; He never will permit A soul that fain would see his face, To perish at his feet. £) Prayer for the witness of the Spirit. 8.8.6.8.8.6. 29 1 T^HOU great, mysterious, God unknown, J- Whose love hath gently led me on E'en from my infant days ; Mine inmost soul expose to view, And tell me if I ever knew Thy justifying grace. If I have only known thy fear, And follow'd with a heart sincere Thy drawing from above, Now, now, the farther grace bestow, And let my sprinkled conscience know Thy sweet forgiving love. Short of thy love I would not stop, A stranger to the gospel hope, The sense of sin forgiv'n ; 1 would not, Lord, my soul deceive, Without thine inward witness live, That antepast of heav'n. 188 SUPPLICATION FOR TIIE 4 If now the witness were in me, Would he not testify of thee, In Jesus recbncil d ? And should I not with faith draw nigh, And boldly, Abba, Father, cry, I know myself thy child ? 5 Ah ! never let thy servant rest, Till of my part in Christ possess'd, I on thy mercy feed : Unworthy of the crumbs that fall, Yet rais a by him who died for all, To eat the children's bread. 6 Whate'er obstructs thy pard'ning love, Or sin, or righteousness, remove, Thy glory to display ; My heart of unbelief convince, And now absolve me from my sins, And take them all away. 294 The sinner's plea. Jl . JV1. 7.7.7.7 1 "VIXILL the pard'ning God despise ▼ ▼ A poor mourner's sacrifice, One who brings his all to thee, All his sin and misery ? 2 Savior, see my troubled breast, Heaving, panting after rest; Jesus, mark my hollow eye, Never clos'd, and never dry. 3 Listen to my plaintive moans, Deep uninterrupted groans. Keep not silence at my tears, Quiet all my griefs and fears. 4 Good Physician, show thine art, Bind thou up my broken heart; Aches it not for thee, my God, Panting for thy healing blood? DIVINE MEKCY. 189 5 Jesus, answer all thy name, Save me from my fear and shame; Sunk in desp'rate misery, Sinners' friend, remember me ! 295 God the preserver of his people. fe. M. 1 HPO God the only wise, J- Our Savior and our King, Let all the saints below the skies Their humble praises bring. 2 'Tis his almighty love, His counsel and his care, Preserves us safe from sin and death, And ev'ry hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls Unblemish'd and complete, Before the glory of his face, With joys divinely great. 4 Then all his faithful sons Shall meet around the throne, Shall bless the conduct of his grace, And make his wonders known. 5 To our Redeemer, God, Wisdom and pow'r belongs, Immortal crowns of majesty, And everlasting songs. A prayer for the promised rest, P . JM. as II A 296 1 TPiEAR Friend of friendless sinners, hear, jLJ And magnify thy grace divine ; Pardon a worm that would draw near, That would his heart to thee resign; A worm, by self and sin opprest, That pants to reach thy promis'd rest. 2 With holy fear and rev'rend love, I long to lie beneath thy throne; I long in thee to live and move, And stay myself on thee alone : 190 SUPPLICATION FOR THE Teach me to lean upon thy breast, To find in thee the promis'd rest. 3 Thou say'st thou wilt thy Servants keep In perfect peace, whose minds shall be Like new-born babes or helpless sheep, Completely stay'd, dear Lord! on thee. How calm their state, how truly blest, Who trust on thee the promis'd rest. i Take me, my Savior, as thine own, And vindicate my righteous cause ; Be thou my portion, Lord, alone, Incline me to obey thy laws: In thy dear arms of love caress'd, Give me to find thy promis'd rest. 5 Bid the tempestuous rage of sin, With all its wrathful fury, die ; Let the Redeemer dwell within, And turn my sorrows into joy : 0 may my heart, by thee possess'd, Know thee to be my promis'd rest. 297 Pleading the atonement, -l . JY1. 1 •7«7. / . • « I . 1 l^ATHER, God, who se'st in me JL Only sin and misery, Turn to thine Anointed One, Look on thy beloved Son ; liim, and then the sinner, see: Look through Jesus' wounds on me. 2 Heavenly Father, Lord of all, Hear and show thou hearest my C&li ! Bow thine ear, in mercy bow, Smile on me, a sinner, now! Now the stone to flesh convert, Cast a look and melt my heart. 3 Lord, I cannot let thee go Till a blessing thou bestow; Hear mv advocate divine, Lo! to his, my suit I join ; DIVINE MERCY. 19] Join'd with his, it cannot fail: Let me now with thee prevail ! 4 Jesus, answer from above, Is not all thy nature love ? Pity from thine eye let fall ; Bless me whilst on thee I call : Am I thine, thou Son of God? Take the purchase of thy blood. j^tJC) Pleading for mercy. 0. M. 1 TX^HEN rising from the bed of death, ▼ ▼ O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear, I see my Maker face to face, 0 how shall I appear ! 2 If yet, while pardon may be found, And mercy may be sought, My heart with inward horror shrinks, And trembles at the thought : — 3 When thou, 0 Lord, shalt stand disclos'd In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my soul, 0 how shall I appear ! 4 But there 's forgiveness, Lord, with thee ; Thy nature is benign; Thy pard'ning mercy I implore, For mercy, Lord, is thine. 5 0 let thy boundless mercy shine On my benighted soul ! Correct my passions, mend my heart, And all my fears control. G And may I taste thy richer grace In that decisive hour, When Christ to judgment shall descend, And time shall be no more. jLfJ O Prayer for the light of God's countenance. C M. 1 f\ THOLT, whose tender mercy hears v-/ Contrition's humble sigh ; Whose hand, indulgent, wTipes the tears From sorrow's weeping eye ! 192 SUPPLICATION FOR TIIE 2 See ! low before the throne of grace, A wretched wand'rer mourn; Hast thou not bid me seek thy face? Hast thou not said, Return ? 3 Absent from thee, my guide, my light, Without one cheering ray, Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night, How desolate my way! 4 0 shine on this benighted heart, With beams of mercy shine : And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joys divine. Ov/l/ For a new nature. C. JV1. 1 a UPREME High-priest, the pilgrim's light, ^ My heart for thee prepare : Thine image stamp, and deeply write Thy superscription there. 2 Ah, let my forehead bear thy seal, Mine arm thy badge retain, My heart the inward witness feel That I am born again. 3 Into thy humble mansion come, Set up thy dwelling here ; Possess my heart and leave no room For sin to harbor there. 4 Ah, give me, Lord, the single eye Which aims at naught but thee; I fain would live, and yet not I — Let Jesus live in me. 5 0 that the penetrating sight And eagle's eye were mine ! Undazzlea at the boundless light Of majesty divine ; 6 That with the armies of the sky I (oo may sit and sing. Add, Savior, to the eagle's eye The doves aspiring wing. DIVINE MERCY. 193 tJ\JJL Deliverance from sin. 0. M. 1 f\ WHEN wilt thou my Savior be? vy 0 when shall I be clean? The true eternal Sabbath see, A perfect rest from sin? 2 Jesus ! the sinner's rest thou art, From guilt, and fear, and pain; While thou art absent from my heart, I look for rest in vain ! 3 The consolations of thy word My soul have long upheld; The faithful promise of the Lord Shall surely be fulfill'd : 4 Joining thy sheep in yonder fold, Like them I shall rejoice; Like them thy glory shall behold, And hear my Shepherd's voice. 5 0 that I now the voice might hear That speaks my sins forgiven; Thy word is past to give me here The inward pledge of heaven. •)\) w Prayer of a penitent. L. M. 1 f~\ THAT the Lord would hear my cry, yj And stay his anger, lest I die! Thy wrath is just — yet, oh, forgive! And let a mourning sinner live. 2 In all my frame, without, within, I feel the sad effects of sin; How long, my God, must I complain, And deprecate thy wrath in vain? 3 0 should I die depriv'd of thee ! What being else can succor me ? Thy frowns would rend my soul in death, And sink it to the depths beneath. 4 Ye darling sins that plague me so, The greatest enemies I know, I 13 194 SALVATION THROUGH Depart, for God has heard my pray'r, And will not let me long despair. 5 No — I shall }ret his goodness bles And when this transient life shall pass, Then, full of glory, I shall prove He can be just, and sinners love. SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. OwO Humble trust, or despair prevented. 1j. M. 1 T ORD, didst thou die, but not for me? J-i Am I forbid to trust thy blood ? Hast thou not pardon, rich and free V And grace, an overwhelming flood ? 2 Presumptuous thought! to fix the bound — To limit mercy's sovereign reign : What other happy souls have found, I'll seek; nor shall I seek in vain. 3 I own my guilt, my sins confess ; Can men or devils make them more? Of crimes, already numberless, Vain the attempt to swell the score. 4 Were the black list before my sight, While I remember thou hast died, 'Twould only urge my speedier flight To seek salvation at thy side. 5 Low at thy feet I'll cast me down. To thee reveal my guilt and fear; And — if thou spurn me from thy throne I'll bo the first who perish'd there r )[ )— \- The anticipations of faith, ju. M L 1 TjlAB from thy fold Q God, my feet X Once movM in error's devious maze: Nor found religious duties sweet, Nor sought thy face, nor lov'd thy ways. jesus ciirist. 195 2 With tend'rest voice thou bad'st me flee The paths which thou couldst ne'er approve; Didst gently draw my soul to thee, With cords of sweet, eternal love. 3 Now to thy footstool, Lord, I fly, And low in self-abasement fall ; A vile, a helpless worm, I lie, And thou, my God, art all in all. 4 Dearer, far dearer to my heart, Than all the joys that earth can give; From fame, from wealth, from friends I'd part, Beneath thy countenance to live. 5 And when, in smiling friendship drest, Death bids me quit this mortal frame, Gently reclin'd on Jesus' breast, My latest breath shall bless his name. 6 Then my unfetter'd soul shall rise, And soar above yon starry spheres, Join the full chorus of the skies, And sing thy praise through endless years. The surrender. P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 305 WELCOME, welcome, dear Redeemer, Welcome to this heart of mine ; Lord, I make a full surrender, Ev'ry pow'r and thought be thine, Thine entirely, Through eternal ages thine. Known to all to be thy mansion, Earth and hell will disappear; Or in vain attempt possession, When they find the Lord is near — Shout, 0 Zion! Shout, }'e saints, the Lord is here ! 806 Trusting Christ, the only refuge. L. M. THOU only Sov'reign of my heart, My refuge, mine almighty Friend, And can my soul from thee depart, On whom alone my hopes depend? 196 SALVATION Til ROUGH 2 Whither, ah, whit hoi' shall I go, A wretched wand'rer from my Lord? Can this dark world of sin and woe One glimpse of happiness afford? 3 Eternal life thy words impart : On these my fainting spirit lives; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart Than all the round of nature gives. 4 Let earth's alluring joys combine; While thou art near, in vain they call ; One smile, one blissful smile of thine, My gracious Lord, outweighs them all. 5 Low at thy feet my soul would lie ; Here safety dwells, and peace divine; Still let me live beneath thine eye, For life, eternal life, is thine. 307 Old things passed away. C. M. 1 1 " ET carnal minds the world pursue, -Li It has no charms for me ; Once I admir'd its trifles too, But grace has set me free. 2 Its fading charms no longer please, No more content afford ; Far from my heart be joys like these, Now I have seen the Lord. 3 As by the light of op'ning day, The stars are all conceal'd ; So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is reveal'd. 4 Creatures no more divide my choice — I bid them all depart ; His aame, and love, and gracious voire Have li\M my roving heart. 5 Now, Lord, 1 would be thine alone, And wholly live to thee; But may I hope that thou wilt own A worthless worm like me? JESUS CHRIST. 197 O08 Comfort in God. C. M. 1 TPkEAR Refuge of my weary soul, J-7 On thee, when sorrows rise, On thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal; Thy word can bring a sweet relief For ev'ry pain I feel. 3 But, 0, when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine; The springs of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee? Thou art my only trust; And still my soul would cleave to thee, Though prostrate in the dust. Ov/V/ The sinner trusting in God. L, M. 1 X\THAT mean these jealousies and fears? ▼ ▼ As if the Lord was loath to save, Or lov'd to see us drench'd in tears, Or sink with sorrow to the grave. 2 Does he want slaves to grace his throne? Or rules he by an iron rod ? Loves he the deep despairing groan? Is he a tyrant, or a God ? !8 Not all the sins which we have wrought, So much his tender mercy grieve As this unkind, injurious thought, That he's unwilling to forgive. 4 What though our crimes are black as night, Or glowing like the crimson morn? Immanuel's blood will make them white As snow through the pure ether borne. 5 Lord, 'tis amazing grace we own, And well may rebel worms surprise ; iyb SALVATION THROUGH But was not thine incarnate Son A most amazing sacrifice? 6 "I've found a ransom," saitti the Lord, "No humble penitent shall die;" Lord, we would now believe thy word, And thine unbounded mercies try! 310 3re. Parting with carnal joys. L. M, 1 T SEND the joys of earth away; J- Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth, deceitful sea, And empty as the whistling wind. 2 Your streams were floating me along Down to the gulf of black despair, And wdiilst I listen'd to your song, Your streams had e'en conveyed me there 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warn'd me of that dark abyss, That drew me from those treach'rous seas, And bade me seek superior bliss. 4 Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands and glance mine eyes; 0 for the pinions of a dove To bear me to the upper skies ; 5 There, from the bosom of my God, Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would I fix my last abode, And drown the sorrows of my soul. ^3 JL JL fiepsowMeMts of the gospel L. M, 1 "I)Y various maxims, forms and rules, JL) That pass for wisdom in the schools, 1 strove my passions to restrain; But all my efforts provM in vain. 2 ]>ut since the Savior I have known, My rules are all reduc'd to one — To keep my Lord, by faith, in view; This strength supplies and motives too. JESUS CHRIST. iyy 3 I see him lead a suffering life, Patient amidst reproach and strife ; And from this pattern courage take To bear and suffer for his sake. i Upon the cross I see him bleed, And, by the sight, from fear am freed ; This sight destroys the life of sin, And quickens heav'nly life within. 5 To look to Jesus as he rose, Confirms my hope, disarms my foes : The world I shame and overcome, By pointing to my Savior's tomb. 5 I see him look with pity down, And hold in view the conqu'ror's crown : If press'd with griefs and cares before, My soul revives, and asks no more.* 312 Trusting in Ood. L. M. 1 O ING to the Lord, who loud proclaims ^ His various and his saving names : 0 may they not be heard alone, But by our sure experience known. 2 Awake, our noblest pow'rs, to bless The God of Abra'm, God of peace ; Now, by a dearer title known, Father and God of Christ, his Son. 3 Through ev'ry age his gracious ear Is open to his servants' pray'r ; Nor can one humble soul complain That it hath sought its God in vain. 4 What unbelieving heart shall dare In whispers to suggest a fear, While still he owns his ancient name, The same his pow'r, his love the same ! 5 To thee our souls in faith arise ; To thee we lift expecting eyes, | And boldly through the desert tread ; For God will guard, where God shall lead. 200 SALVATION THROUGH OlO The power of faith. C. M. 1 T7AITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, JL And saves me from its snares ; Its aid in ev'ry duty brings, And softens all my cares ; 2 Extinguishes the thirst of sin, And lights the sacred fire Of love to God and heav'nly things, And feeds the pure desire. 3 The wounded conscience knows its pow'r The healing balm to give ; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, And make the dying live. 4 Wide it unveils celestial worlds, Where deathless pleasures reign ; And bids me seek my portion there, Nor bids me seek in vain ; 5 Shows me the precious promise seal'd With my Redeemer's blood ; And helps my feeble hope to rest Upon a faithful God. 6 There, there unshaken would I rest, Till this vile body dies, And then on faith's triumphant wings At once to glory rise. Faith a substitute for vision. Li. JV1. 314 1 ^HPIS by the faith of joys to come -A We walk through deserts dark as night; Till we arrive at heav'n our home, Faith is our guide, find faith our light. 2 The want of sight she well supplies ; She makes the pearly gates appear; Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heav'nly ray, JESUS CHRIST. 201 Though lions roar, and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers fill the way. So Abra'm, by divine command, Left his own house to walk with God ; His faith beheld the promised land, And cheer d him on his toilsome road. 315 Salvation in none other than Jesus. L. JML 1 TN vain would boasting reason find J- The path to happiness and God ; Her weak directions leave the mind Bewilder'd in a doubtful road. i 2 Jesus, thy words alone impart Eternal life ; on these I live ; Diviner comforts cheer my heart Than all the pow'rs of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abi(: j; Thou art the true, the living way : Let thy good Spirit be my guide To the bright realms of endless day. A The various forms that men devise, To shake my faith with treacherous art, I scorn as vanity and lies, And bind thy gospel to my heart. OlO Salvation by grace. S. M, RACE ! 'tis a charming sound ! Harmonious to the ear! Heav'n with the echo shall resound And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contriv'd the way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heav'nly road ; And new supplies, each hour, I meet, While pressing on to God. i 2 lG 202 SALVATION THROUGH 4 Grace taught my soul to pray, And made my eyes o'erflow : "Twas grace which kept me to this day, And will not let me go. 5 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days ; It lays in heav'n the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. O-L I tiy grace ye are saved. ±j. M 1 O ELF-righteous souls on works rely, ^ And hoast their moral dignity; But if I lisp a song of praise, Grace is the note my soul shall raise. 2 'Twas grace that quicken'd me when dead, And grace my soul to Jesus led ; Grace brings me pardon for my sin — 'Tis grace subdues my lusts within. 3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross, 'Tis grace supports in ev'ry loss ; In Jesus' grace my soul is strong — Grace is my hope and Christ my song. 4 'Tis grace defends when danger's near ; And 'tis by grace I persevere ; 'Tis grace constrains my soul to love — Free grace is all they sing above.* 5 Through endless years, of grace I'll sing, Adore and bless my heav'nlv King; I'll cast my crown before his (hrone, Sav'd by his sov'reign grace alone. r)|n Faith connected with salvation. -L. M. 1 ]VTOT by the law of iraxocerice -i.^1 ('.'in Adam's sons arrive at heav'nj New works can give lis no pretence To have our former sins rorgiv'n: 2 Not the best deeds thai we have done Can make a wounded conscience whole! JESUS CHRIST 203 Faith is the grace, — and faith alone, That flies to Christ, and saves the soul. Lord, I believe thy heav'nly word ! Fain would I have my soul renew'd : I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord To have it pardon d and subdu'd. 0 may thy grace its pow'r display ! Let guilt and death no longer reign ; Save me in thine appointed way, Nor let my humble faith be vain ! 319 Redeeming grace. F. JV1. ll.o.ll.o, I TN songs of sublime adoration and praise, J- Ye pilgrims for Zion who press, Break forth and extol the great Ancient of days, His rich and unmerited grace. His love, from eternity, burn'd for our race, Broke forth and discovered its flame : And now with the cords of his kindness he draws, And brings us to love his great name. 3 0 had he not pitied the state we were in, Our bosoms his love had ne'er felt : We all would have liv'd, would have died too, in sin, And sunk with the load of our guilt. 4 What was there in man that could merit esteem, Or give the Creator delight ? 'Twas " even so, Father," we ever must sing, Because it seeni'd good in thy sight. 5 Urg'd on by his grace, did the Savior appear, The bearer of help from above : Now all who are thirsting may freely draw near And drink in the streams of his love. 6 Then give all the glory to his holy name, To him all the glory belongs ; Be ours the high joys still to sound forth his fame, And crown him in each of our songs. 204 SALVATION THROUGH o2y ) God. s. m. 1 XTOT all the blood of beasts, -L 1 On Jewish altars slain. Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain. 2 But Christ, the heav'nly Lamb Takes all our sins away ; A. sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine — While as a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burden thou didst bear, When hanging on the cursed tree, And hopes her guilt was there. 5 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing his bleeding love. OZ\ Salt /grace. P. M. 8.7.8.1 4.7 1 T^VRY fallen soul, by sinning, J^ Merits everlasting pain; Bit thy love, without beginning, Has redeem'd the world again. Countless millions Shall in life, through Jesus, reign. 2 Pause, my soul, adore and woikI- Ask. "0 why such love to me V Grace hath put me in the number Of the Savior's family : Ballelujah! Thanks, eternal thanks to thee! 5 Since thai love had no beginning, And shall never, n< \ ei JESUS CHEIST. 205 Keep, 0 keep me, Lord, from sinning! Guide me in the way of pence ! Make me walk in All the paths of holiness. 4 When I quit this feeble mansion, And my soul returns to thee ; Let the pow'r of thy ascension Manifest itself in me ; Through thy Spirit, Give the final victory ! 5 When the angel sounds the trumpet ; When my soul and body join ; When my Savior comes to judgment, Bright in majesty divine, Let me triumph In thy righteousness as mine. t)*LJL Redemption by Christ alone. L. M 1 T^NSLAVD by sin, and bound m chains, J-^ Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway, And doom'd to everlasting pains, We wretched guilty captives lay. 2 Nor gold nor gems could buy our peace ; Nor the whole world's collected store Suffice to purchase our release ; A thousand worlds were all too poor. 3 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, An all-sufficient ransom paid: 0 matchless price ! his precious blood For vile, rebellious traitors shed. 4 Jesus the sacrifice became To rescue guilty souls from hell ; The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb, Beneath avenging justice fell. 5 Amazing goodness ! love divine ! 0 may our grateful hearts adore The matchless grace ; nor yield to sin, Nor wear its cruel fetters more ! 206 SALVATION PHEOIJGH oZ0 A Unrig faUK. C. M. 1 TV/TISTAKEN souls, that dream of heav'n, -i-Y-JL And make their empty boast Of inward joys and sins forgiv'n, While they are slaves to lust ! 2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, If faith be cold and dead; None but a living pow'r unites To Christ, the living Head : — 3 A faith that changes all the heart; A faith that works by love ; That bids all sinful joys depart, And lifts the thoughts above. 4 Faith must obey our Father's will, As well as trust his grace : A pard'ning God requires us still To perfect holiness. 0Z^± Unsearchable love of Christ. P.M. 8.8.6.8.6.6 1 f\ LOVE divine, how sweet thou art ! yj When shall I find my willing heart All taken up by thee ! I long, and thirst, and faint to prove The greatness of redeeming love, The love of Christ to me. 2 StfoAcer his love than death or hell; Its riches are unsearchable; The first-born sons of light Desire, in vain, its depth to see; They cannot see the mystery, The length, and breadth, and height. 3 0 that L could for ever sit. With Mary, at the Master's feet! lie I bis my happy choice. My only care, delight, and bliss, My joy. my heaven op earth he this, To iieai- the Bridegroom's voice. JESUS CHRIST. 207 4 0 that I could, with favpifd John, Recline my weary head upon The dear Redeemer's breast! From care, and sin, and sorrow free, Give me, 0 Lord, to find in thee My everlasting rest. 825 Miracle of grace, P.M. 8.7.8.7. 1 TTAIL ! my ever blessed Jesus, J-l Only thee I wish to sing ; To my soul thy name is precious, Thou my prophet, priest, and king. 2 0 wrhat mercy flows from heaven, 0 what joy and happiness ! Love I much ? I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace. 3 Once with Adam's race in ruin, Unconcern'd in sin I lay ; Swift destruction still pursuing, Till my Savior pass'd this way. 4 Witness, all ye hosts of heaven, My Redeemer's tenderness ; Love I much ? I've much forgiven; I'm a miracle of grace. 5 Sing, ye bright angelic choir, Praise the Lamb enthron'd above ; Whilst astonish'd, I admire God's free grace and boundless love. 6 That blest moment I receiv'd him, Fill'd my soul with joy and peace ; Love I much ? I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace. 02 0 Excellency of Christ. P.M. 8.8.6.8.8.6. 1 r\ COULD I speak the matchless worth, ^-J 0 could I sound the glories forth Which in my Savior shine, I'd soar and touch the lirav'nlv strings, 208 SALVATION THROUGH And vie with Gabriel while he sings, In notes almost divine. 2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt, My ransom from the dreadful guilt Of sin and wrath divine; I'd sing his glorious righteousness, In which all perfect heav'nly dress My soul shall ever shine. 3 I'd sing the characters he bears, And all the forms of love he wears, Exalted on his throne : In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would to everlasting days Make all his glories known. 4 Well, the delightful day will come, When my dear Lord will bring me home, And I shall see his face ; Then writh my Savior, brother, friend, A blest eternity I'll spend Triumphant in his grace. Praise for the fountain opened. C M. 327 1 rpHERE is a fountain fill'd with blood -1- Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners plung'd beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoie'd to see That fountain in his day; 0 there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away ! 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransom'd church of God He sav'd, to sin no more. 4 E'er since, by faith, 1 saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall he till I die. jesus cnmsT. 209 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. 6 Lord, I believe thou hast prepared (Unworthy though I be) For me a blood-bought free reward, A golden harp for me ! 7 Tis strung and tun'd for endless years, And form'd by power diA ine ; To sound in God the Father's ears No other name but thine. O^O The loving-kindness of the Lord. L. Al, 1 A WAKE, my soul, in joyful lays, -^jl And sing thy great Redeemer's praise; He justly claims a song from me, His loving-kindness, 0 how free ! 2 He saw me ruin'd in the fall, Yet lov'd me notwithstanding all; He sav'd me from my lost estate, His loving-kindness, 0 how great ! 3 Though num'rous hosts of mighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along, - His loving-kindness, 0 how strong ! 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gather'd thick and thunder'd loud, He near my soul has always stood, His loving-kindness, 0 how good ! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Jesus to depart; But though I have him oft forgot, His loving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail; 0 may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death. 14 210 SALVATION TlIKorcil 7 Then let me mount and soar away' To the bright world of endless day ; And sing, with raptures and surprise, His loving-kindness in the skies. tj~ 29 Christ precious. 1\ M. G.6.6.6.8.8. 1 "1 " ET earth and heaven agree, JLi Angels and men be join'd, To celebrate with me The Savior of mankind; T' adore the all-atoning Lamb, And bless the sound of Jesus' name.* 2 Jesus ! harmonious name ! It charms the host above : They evermore proclaim, And wonder at his love ; 'Tis all their happiness to gaze, 'Tis heaven to see our Jesus' face. 3 Stung by the scorpion sin, My poor expiring soul The balmy sound drinks in, And is at once made whole : See there my Lord upon the tree ! I know, I feel he died for me. 4 0 unexampled love ! 0 all-redeeming grace ! How swiftly didst thou move To save a fallen race : What shall I do to make it known, What thou for all mankind hast done? 5 0 for a trumpet voice, On all the world to call; To bid their heads rejoice In him who died for all ! For all. my Lord was crucified; For all. for all, my Savior died. (3 To serve thy blessed will. Thy dying love to praise, JESUS CHRIST. 211 Thy council to fulfil, And minister thy grace, Freely what I receive to give, The life of heaven on earth I live. *)* )\s ^ name above every name. 0. JV1. 1 TESUS, in thy transporting name *J What glories meet our eyes ! Thou art the seraph's lofty theme, The wonder of the skies. 2 Well might the heavens with wonder view A love so strange as thine; No thought of angels ever knew Compassion so divine. 3 And didst thou, Savior, leave the sky, To sink beneath our woes ? Didst thou descend to bleed and die For thy rebellious foes ? 4 0 may our willing hearts confess Thy sweet, thy gentle sway; Glad captives of thy matchless grace, Thy righteous rule obey. OOl O/in'st all in all L. M. 1 IV/TY hope, my all, my Savior thou, -L^JL To thee, lo! now my soul I bow; I feel the bliss thy wounds impart, I find thee, Savior, in my heart. 2 Be thou my strength, be thou my way, Protect me through my life's short day : In all my acts may wisdom guide, And keep me, Savior, near thy side. 3 Correct, reprove, and comfort me; As I have need, my Savior be: And if I would from thee depart, Then clasp me, Savior, to thy heart. 4 In fierce temptation's darkest hour, Save me from sin and Satan's pow'r; 212 SALVATION THROUGH Tear ev'ry idol from thy throne, And reign, my Savior, reign alone. 5 My Buff'rine time shall soon be o'er, Then shall I sigh and weep no more, My ransom'd soul shall soar away. To sing thy praise in endless day. OO^ Jesus above all praise. 1. M. (j.O.O.O.O.o. 1 TOIX all the glorious names *J Of wisdom, love, and powT'r, That ever mortals knew, That angels ever bore : All are too mean To speak his worth; Too mean to set My Savior forth. 2 But 0 what gentle terms. What condescending ways, Doth our Redeemer use To teaeh his heav'nly grace! Mine eyes with joy And wonder see What forms of love He bears for me. 3 Array'd in mortal flesh, He like an angel stands, And holds the promises And pardons in his hands; Comniission'd from His Father's throne, To make his grace To mortal- known. 4 Great Prophet of my God! My tongue would* bless thy name: By tnee tne joyful news I )f our salvation came; The joyful w Of sin forgiv'n, Of hell subdu'd. And peace with heav'n. JESUS CHRIST. 213 999 t A/r 000 Holiness, justice, and mercy united. -u. M. 1 TNFINITE grace! and can it be J- That heaven's Supreme should stoop so low ! To visit one so vile as I, One who has been his bitt'rest foe ! 2 Can holiness and wisdom join, With truth, with justice, and with grace, To make eternal blessing mine, And sin, with all its guilt, erase? 3 0 love ! beyond conception great, That form'd the vast, stupendous plan! Where all divine perfections meet To reconcile rebellious man ! 4 There wisdom shines in fullest blaze, And justice all her rights maintains! Astonish'd angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns. 5 Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too — In Christ, harmoniously they meet: He paid to justice all her due, And now he fills the mercy-seat. 6 Such are the wonders of our God, And such th' amazing depth of grace, To save from wrath's vindictive rod, The sons of Adam's fallen race. J With grateful songs, then let our souls Surround our gracious Father's throne : And all between the distant poles His truth and mercy ever own. 004t Hiding-place. L. M i TTAIL, boundless love, that first began -tJL The scheme to rescue fallen man! Hail, matchless, free, eternal grace That gave my soul a hiding-place. 2 Against the God that rules the sky I fought with hands uplifted high; Zli SALVATIOX EBBQUGH Despis'd his rich abounding grace; Too proud to seek a hiding-place. 3 Indignant justice stood in view; To Sinai's fiery mount I Hew; I felt the arrows of distress, But found I had no hiding-place 4 Ere long a heav'nly voice I heard, And mercy's angel-form appear d ; Conducted me to rest and peace In Jesus Christ, my hiding-place. *)m)d Christ the eternal life, Jj. M 1 T^THERU shall the tribes of Adam find ▼ ▼ The sov'reign good to fill the mind? Ye sons of moral wisdom, show The spring whence living waters flow.::: 2 In vain I ask — for nature's pow'r Extends but to this mortal hour; 'Twas but a poor relief she gave Against the terrors of the grave. 3 Jesus, our kinsman, and our God, Array'd in majesty and blood, Thou art our life ! our souls in thee Possess a full felicity ! 4 All our immortal hopes are laid In thee our surety and our head; Thy cross, thy cradle, and thy throne Are fraught with glories yet unknown 5 Here let my soul for ever lie, Beneath the blessings of thine eye; ?Tis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above, To see thy face, to taste thy love. <•>')() Christ the believer* tall. 1>. M. 8.7.0.7.8.7.8.7 1 Y AMU of God, we fall before -bee, -Li Humbly trusting in thy en That alone be all our glory. All things else are only dro jesus ciirist. 215 Thee we own a perfect Savior, Only source of all that's good. Ev'ry grace and ev'ry favor Comes to us through Jesus' blood. 2 Jesus gives us true repentance, By his Spirit sent from hea v'n ; Whispers this transporting sentence, "Son, thy sins are all forgiv'n." Faith he grants us to believe it, Grateful hearts his love to prize : Want we wisdom? he must give it; Hearing ears, and seeing eyes. 3 Jesus gives us pure affections, Wills to do what he requires ; Makes us follow his directions, And what he commands — inspires. All our prayers, and all our praises, Rightly offer'd in his name, He that dictates them is Jesus ; He that answers is the same. 387 Praise to the Redeemer. G. M. 1 f\ FOR a thousand tongues to sing V/ My dear Redeemer's praise; The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace ! 2 My gracious Master, and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of thy name. 3 Jesus, the name that calms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; Tis music in the sinner's ears ; 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of reigning sin, He sets the pris'ner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood avail'd for me. 216 SALVATION TIIHOrOU 5 Let us obe}' — we then shall know, Shall feei our sins forgiv'n; Anticipate our heav'n below, And own that love is heav'n. OOO Salvation by gt\ \j. M. 1 T OR JLi II ORD, we confess our nuniVous faults, ow great our guilt has been! Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. 2 But, 0 my soul, for ever praise, For ever love his name, Who turns thy feet from dang'rous ways Of folly, sin and shame. 3 'Tis not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done, But we are sav'd by sov'reign grace Abounding through his Son. 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God That all our hopes begin; 'Tis by the water and the blood Our souls are wash'd from sin. 5 'Tis through the purchase of his death, Who hung upon the tree, The Spirit is sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 6 Rais'd from the dead, we live anew; And, justified by grace, We shall appear in glory too, And see our Father's face. OOt/ Salvation in Christ for Jew and Gentile. 1 • AL 1 \\ri^ sing the wise, the gracious plan, ▼ ▼ Which God devis'd ere time began, At length diselos'd in all its light; We bless the wondrous birth of love, Which beams around US from above, With grace SO Ivec and hopes so bright. jests ciirist. 217 2 Here has the wise eternal mind In Christ, their common head, conjoin'd ; Gentiles and Jews, and earth and heav'n. Through him, from the great Father's throne, Rivers of bliss come rolling down, And endless peace and life are giv'n. 3 No more the awful cherubs guard The tree of life with flaming sword, To drive afar man's trembling race. At Salem's pearly gates they stand, And, smiling, wait a friendly band, To welcome strangers to the place. 4 While we expect that glorious sight, Love shall our hearts with theirs unite, And ardent hope our bosoms raise. From earth's low cottages of clay, To those resplendent realms of day, We'll try to send the sounding praise. Praise i<> the Redeemer. 1j. JM. 840 1 r\ THAT I had a seraph's fire, v^ His rapt'rous song and golden lyre, To chant the love and grace supreme, Reveal' d as in the gospel scheme. 2 Here's pardon for transgressions past — It matters not howr black their cast; And, 0, my soul, with wonder view, For sins to come, here's pardon too. 3 When Jesus died, our debts were paid, Our sins, laid on this Scape-Goat's head, Were to the trackless desert driv'n, And, by his boundless love, forgiv'n. '4 In this abyss of love profound, When sought for they shall not be found; Hid from Jehovah's piercing eye, There, in oblivion's shades, they lie. 218 SALVATION rHROUGH 04J The consolation of faith. 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 1 T^ROM God, my Lord and Savior, -L I'll never swerve nor stray ; His love and sure protection Fail not from day to day : He ever is the same : He shortens all my sorrow, And will relieve to-morrow, As he hath done to-day. 2 When I am disappointed, From man find no relief, N I fly to God's Anointed, Who softens all my grief: He ne'er withholds his love From his most wretched creature; Removes my sinful nature, And fits for joys above. 3 On him by faith relying In my most deep distress, He's daily testifying His gracious faithfulness. To him I therefore give My life, each breath and motion. And with unfeign'd devotion I'll serve him while I live. 4 Praise him with hearts and voices, Which to that end were given ! 0 how the soul rejoices When fill'd with thoughts of heaven! All other time is lost. Misspent in trifling pleasures, Regardless of those treasures Bought by our Sa\ior\s blood. c5j~ — Christ the believer's portion. -u* M. 1 £ 10ME, Savior Jesus, from above, v> Assist me with thy heav'nly grace; Empty my heart of earthly love, And for thyself prepare the place. JESUS CHRIST. 219 2 0 let thy sacred presence fill, And set my longing spirit free, Which pants to have no other will But night and day to feast on thee. 3 While in this region here below, No other good will I pursue ; I'll bid this world of noise and show, With all its glitt'ring snares, adieu. 4 That path, with humble speed, I'll seek, In which my Savior's footsteps shine ; Nor will I hear nor will I speak Of any other love than thine. 5 Henceforth may no profane delight Divide this consecrated soul : Possess it thou, who hast the right, As Lord and Master of the whole. 6 Nothing on earth do I desire, But thy pure love within my breast ; This, only this, will I require, And freely give up all the rest. ) Prayer for the Spirit's influences. -L. M. 1 TESUS, my Savior, Brother, Friend, Is On whom I cast my ev'ry care, On whom for all things I depend, Inspire, and then accept my prayer. 2 If I have tasted of thy grace, The grace that sure salvation brings, If with me now thy Spirit stays, And, hov'ring, hides me in his wings ; — 3 Still let him with my weakness stay, Nor for a moment's space depart; Evil and danger turn away, And keep till he renews my heart, 4 When to the right or left I stray, His voice behind me may I hear, "Return, and walk in Christ thy way, Fly back to Christ, for sin is near." m 220 SALVATION THROUGH 5 Jesus, I fain would walk in thee, From nature's ev'ry path retreat: Thou art my way. my leader be, And set upon the rock my feet. 6 Uphold me, Savior, or I fall ; 0 reach to me thy gracious band: Only on thee for help I call ; Only by faith in thee I stand. 844 Glory to Christ. P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 f\ THOU God of my salvation, v^ My Redeemer from all sin, Mov'd to this by great compassion, Thou who diedst my soul to win ; I will praise thee : AVhere shall I thy praise begin ? 2 While the angel-choirs are crying Glory to the great I AM, I with them would still be vieing, Glory, glory to the Lamb ! 0 how precious Is the sound of Jesus' name ! 3 Now I see, with joy and wonder, Whence the healing streams arose; Angel-minds are lost to ponder Dying love's mysterious cause ; Yet the blessing Down to all, to me it flows. 4 Though unseen, I love the Savior, He almighty grace hath shone; Pardon'd guilt and purchas'd favor. This he makes to mortals known, Give him glory, Glory, glory is his own. 5 Angels now are hov'ring round us, Unperceiv'dj they mix the throng, Wondring al (lie love that crown'd us, Glad to join the holy song : Hallelujah, Love and praise to Christ belong. JESUS CHRIST. 221 O40 The love of Jesus. L. M. 1 f\$ him who did salvation bring V-/ I could for ever think and sing; Arise, ye guilty, he'll forgiveg Arise, ye needy, he'll relieve. 2 Ask but his grace, and lo, 'tis giv'n ; Ask, and he turns your hell to heav'n ; Though sin and sorrow wound my soul, Jesus, thy balm will make it whole. 3 To shame our sins he blush'd in blood, He clos'd his eyes to show us God ; Let all the world fall down and know That none but God such love can show. 4 'Tis thee I love, for thee alone I shed my tears and make my moan ! Where'er I am, where'er I move, I meet the object of my love. 5 Insatiate to this spring I fly ; I drink, and yet am ever dry ; Ah ! who against thy charms is proof? Ah ! who that loves can love enough ? 04tO Gratitude for the atonement. P. M. 1 TTAIL ! thou once despised Jesus, -d Hail ! thou Galilean king ! Thou didst suffer to release us ; Thou didst free salvation bring : Hail ! thou agonizing Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame ! By thy merits we find favor; Life is given through thy name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on thee were laid ; By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made: All thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of thy blood ; Open d is the gate of heaven ; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 222 SALVATION THROUGH 3 Jesus, hail ! enthron'd in glory, There for ever to abide All the heav'nly host adore thee, Seated at thy Father's side : There for sinners thou art pleading; There thou dost our place prepare; Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, pow'r, 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 Savior s merits ; Help to chant Immanuel's praise. ^)— f- | Hosanna to Christ. 0. Al. 1 TTOSANNA to the royal Son ~tl Of David's ancient line, His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2 The root of David here wre find, And offspring is the same ; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanuers name. 3 Blest he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heav'n ; Hosannas of the highest strain To Christ the Lord be giv'n. 4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take Th' hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and stones should rise, and break Their silence into songs. <•)— tQ Qod reconciled in Christ, 0. JM. 1 TTkEAREST of all the names above, JlJ My Jesue, and my (Jod, Who can resist thy heav'nly love, Or trifle with thy blood ? JESUS CHRIST. 223 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again ; 'Tis by thine interceding breath The Spirit dwells with men. 3 Till God in human flesh I see, My thoughts no comfort find ; The holy, just, and sacred Three Are terrors to my mind. 4 But if Immanuers face appear, My hope, my joy begins; His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law rely, And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love th' incarnate mystery, And there I fix my trust. 0 jl*/ Praise to the Redeemer. C. M. 1 T)LUNG'D in a gulf of dark despair -t We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimm'ring day. 2 With pitying eyes, the Prince of Grace Beheld our helpless grief, He saw, and (0 amazing love !) He ran to our relief. 3 Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he fled; Enter' d the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 He spoil' d the pow'rs of darkness thus, And brake our iron chains ; Jesus has freed our captive souls From everlasting pains.* 5 0 for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, And all harmonious human tongues Their Savior's praises speak /224 SALVATION THROUGH 6 Angels, assist our mighty* joys, Strike all your harps of gold ; But when you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told. OcJv/ Redeoitiiiff love, ir . M. 7.7.7.7. 1 "TVTOW begin the heav'nly theme, -i-^l Sing aloud in Jesus' name ! Ye, who his salvation prove, Triumph in redeeming love. 2 Ye who see the Father's grace Beaming in the Savior's face, As to heav'n ye onward move, Triumph in redeeming love. 3 Mourning souls ! dry up your tears, Banish all your guilty fears ; See your guilt and care remove, Cancell'd by redeeming love. 4 Ye, alas ! who long have been Willing slaves of death and sin, Now from bliss no longer rove ; Stop, and taste redeeming love. 5 Christ subdu'd th' infernal pow'rs ; His tremendous foes, and ours, From their cursed empire drove, Mighty in redeeming love. 6 Hither, then, your music bring; Strike aloud the joyful string ! Mortals ! join the host above, Join to praise redeeming love. £_)^JJ_ The blessedness of gospel times, fe« M. 1 TTOW beauteous arc their feet XX Who stand on Zioifs hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet the tidings are ! JESUS CHRIST. 225 " Zion, behold thy Savior King ; He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our cars That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found ! 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heav'nly light ! Prophets and kings desir'd it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare his arm Through all the earth abroa •! : Let all the nations now behold Their Savior and their God. 352f God is true. P.M. 10.6.10.6.9.9.4. 1 /~\UR God is true! — Them he will ne'er V^ forsake For whom his love he shows ; Our God is true ! — We shall his care partake In all our joys and woes : His wings will spread their shelter o'er us : — Though mountains quake, — earth yawn be- fore us : Our God is true ! 2 Our God is true ! — He is a faithful friend, We from experience know ; — And, rest assur'd, he will our souls defend From ev'ry watchful foe. His cov'nant love gives no denial To humble faith, in hours of trial, — Our God is true ! 3 Our God is true ! — Never forget, my soul, How kind and true he is ! k2 16 22b' SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. Be true to God ! — Let this thy life control. And be devoutly his ! From loving him let nothing drive the And of this stay let none deprive thee, — " Our God is tru OfJO Praise to the Redeemer. C M. 1 npO our Redeemer's glorious name J- Awake the sacred song ! 0 may his love (immortal flame !) Tune ev'ry heart and tongue. 2 His love what mortal thought can reach ! What mortal tongue display ! Imagination s utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left his radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die ! Was ever love like this ? 4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, May ev'ry heart with rapture say, " The Savior died for me." 5 0 may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill ev'ry heart and tongue : Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song. Faith seen in works. 0. JM. ;;:>4 1 T>RIGHT source of everlasting love! J3 To thee our souls we raise ; And to thy matchless bounty rear A monument of praise. 2 Thy mercy gilds the path of life With ev'ry cheering ray; Kindly restrains the rising tear, Or wipes thai tear away. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 227 3 When, sunk in guilt, our race approach'd The borders of despair, Thy grace through Jesus' blood proclaim' d A free salvation near. 4 What shall we render, bounteous Lord, For all the grace we see ? Alas ! the goodness worms can yield Extendeth not to thee. 5 To tents of woe, to beds of pain, Our cheerful feet repair ; And with the gifts thy hand bestows, Relieve the mourners there. 6 The widow's heart shall sing for joy ; The orphan shall be glad ; And hung'ring souls we'll gladly point To Christ the living bread. 7 Thus, passing through this vale of tears, Our useful light shall shine ; And others learn to glorify Our Father's name divine. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. ?)*)fj Lively hope and gracious fear. 0. M 1 1 " WAS a grov'ling creature once, -L And basely clave to earth; 1 wanted spirit to renounce The clod that gave me birth. 2 But God has breath'd upon a worm And sent me, from above, Wings, such as clothe an angel's form, The wings of joy and love. 3 With these to Pisgah's top I fly, And there delighted stand, To view beneath a shining sky The spacious promis'd land. 228 CHRISTIAN EXPERIES 4 The Lord of all that vast domain Has promis'd it to mej The length and breadth of all the plain, As far as faith can s 5 How glorious is my privilege ! To thee for help I call ; I stand upon a mountain's edge ! 0 save me, lest I fall ! 6 Though much exalted in the Lord, My strength is not mine own ; Then let me tremble at his word, And none shall cast me down. 350 *t Desiring evidence of adoption. C JN1 1 rpiIOU Lord of all the worlds on high, Jl Allow my humble claim ; Nor, while a child would raise its cry, Disdain a Father's name. 2 My Father, God, how sweet the sound . How tender and how dear ! Not all the melody of heav'n Could so delight the ear. 3 Come, sacred Spirit, seal the name On my believing heart, And show that in Jehovah's grace I share a filial part. 4 By such a heav'nly signal cheer'd, UnwavVing. 1 believe, And Abba, bather, humbly cry; Nor can the sound deceive. 5 On wings of everlasting love The Comforter lias come; All terrors at his voice disperse, And endless pleasures bloom. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 229 {J | Christ the anchor of the soul. 1 . JJ . L ir NOW have found, for hope of heav'n, JL An anchor-ground that firm will hold; One — through the cross of Jesus ^iv'n, By God predestine! from of old ; A ground that shall enduring stay When earth and skies have passu away. 2 Tis mercy, — mercy never ending, Whose measure all our thoughts excels, The arms of pity wide extending, Of Him whose heart for sinners feels, And whose compassion warns his foes To fly from sin and endless woes. 3 Of all beside were I forsak'n, That could my soul or body cheer; If ev'ry joy of earth were tak'n, And not a friend were left me here, — One joy remains — the brightest, best — With pard'ning love I still am blest. 4 Upon this ground I will sustain me As long as earth my dwelling prove ; To serve my God and Savior train me, Till, dying, I shall rise above ; — And there, rejoicing, will adore Unbounded mercy evermore. f )r)0 Conversion. P. M. 8.7.8.7. 1 (^N the brink of fi'ry ruin, V^/ Justice, with a flaming sword, Was my guilty soul pursuing When I first beheld my Lord. 2 Terrified with Sinai's thunder, Straight I flew to Calvary, Where, by faith, with love and wonder, Him I saw who died for me. 3 " Sinner," he exclaim'd, " I've lov'd thee, With an everlasting love; 230 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. Justice has in me npprov'd thee; Thou shalt dwell with me above." 4 Sweet as angels' notes in heav'n, When to golden harps they sound, Is the voice of sins forgiv'n, To the soul by Satan bound. 5 Sweet as angels7 harps in glory, Was that neav'nly voice to me, When I saw my Lord before me Bleed and die to set me free ! 6 Saints, attend with holy wonder! Sinners, hear and sing his praise ! 'Tis the God that holds the thunder Shows himself the God of grace ! OOt) The offer oj yardoa. L M. 1 1 [" HEAR a voice that comes from far, JL From Calvary it sounds abroad; It soothes my soul and calms my fear; It speaks of pardon bought with blood 2 And is it true that many fly The sound that bids my soul rejoice, And rather choose in sin to die, Than turn an ear to mercy's voice ! 5 Alas for those ! — the day is near When mercy will be heard no more; Then will they ask, in vain, to hear The voice they would not hear before. 4 With such, I own, I once appeared, But now I know how great their loss; For sweeter sounds were never heard Than mercy utters from the cross. The joy of coixwtlsiott from Bin. 0. JM. 1 YTtTHEN God reveal'd his gracious name, ▼ ▼ And chang'd my mournful state, My rapture seemd a pleasing dream, The grace appear'd so great. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 231 2 The world beheld the glorious change, And did thy hand confess; My tongue broke out in unknown strains, And sang surprising grace. 3 "Great is the work," my neighbors cried, And own'd th}r pow'r divine; "Great is the work/' my heart replied, "And be the glory thine." 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night; Make drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. 5 Let those that sow in sadness wait Till the fair harvest come; The}r shall confess their sheaves are great, And bring rich blessings home. OO-L The pleasures of conversion. b. M. 1 TTOW various and how new JJL Are thy compassions, Lord! Each morning shall thy mercies show, Each night thy love record. 2 Thy goodness, like the sun, Dawn'd on our early days, Ere infant reason had begun To form our lips to praise. 3 Each object we beheld Gave pleasure to our eyes, And nature all our senses held In bands of sweet surprise. 4 But pleasures more refin'd Awaited that blest day, When light arose upon our mind To chase our sins away. 5 How various and how new Are thy compassions, Lord ! Eternity thy truth shall show, And all thy love record. 232 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. £)v)^ Joy for salvati 0. M. 1 SALVATION, 0 the joyful sound! ^ 'Tis music to our ears ; A sov'reign balm for ev'iy wound, A cordial for our fears. 2 Buried in sorrow and in sin, At hell's dark door Ave lay: But we arise by grace divine, To see a heav'nly day. 3 Salvation ! let the echo fly The spacious earth around; While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. OUO Joy in the Holy Ghost. CM, 1 1\/TY soul doth magnify the Lord, jlYX My spirit doth rejoice In God, my Savior, and my God ; I hear his joyful voice. 2 I need not go abroad for joy, Who have a feast at home ; My sighs are now turn'd into songs — The Comforter is come. 3 Down from on high, the blessed Dove Is come into my breast. To witness God's eternal love; This is my heav'nly feast. 4 There is a stream thai issues forth From God's eternal throne, And from the Lamb, a living stream, Clear as the crystal stone. 5 That stream doth water paradise; It makes the angels sing; One cordial drop revives my heart; Hence all my joys do spring. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 233 OOnc Justification and sanctification. L. JM. 1 "OLEST is the man. for <;v 3 His will he makes them early know, And teaches their young feet to go; Whispers instruction to their minds, And on their hearts his precepts binds. 4 Their daily wants his hands supply; Their steps he guards with watchful eye; Leads them from earth to heav'n above, And crowns them with eternal love. 5 If I've the honor, Lord, to be One of this num'rous family, On me the gracious gift bestow, To call thee Abba, Father, too. 6 So may my conduct ever prove My filial piety and love! Whilst all my brethren clearly trace Their Father's likeness on my face. OOt/ The pleasures of a pure conscience. 0. JM. 1 f\ HAPPY soul that lives on high! ^^ While men lie grov'ling here, His hopes are fix'd above the sky, And faith forbids his fear. 2 His conscience knows no secret stings, While grace and joy combine To form a life, whose holy springs Are hidden and divine. 3 He waits in secret on his God ; His God in secret sees : Let earth be all in arms abroad, He dwells in heaV'nly peace. 4 His pleasures rise from things unseen, Beyond this world and time, Where neither eyes nor ears have been, Nor thoughts of mortals climb. 5 He looks to heavVs eternal hill, To meet thai glorious da)' When Christ his promise shall fulfil And call his soul away. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 237 ^) | \J Blessedness of true religion, k. M. 1 X1THEN gloomy thoughts and fears ▼ ▼ The trembling heart invade, And all the face of nature wears A universal shade; 2 Religion can assuage The tempest of the soul ; And ev'ry fear shall lose its rage At her divine control. 3 Through life's bewilder'd way, Her hand unerring leads ; And o'er the path her heav'nly ray A cheering lustre sheds. 4 When reason, tir'd and blind, Sinks helpless and afraid, Thou blest supporter of the mind, How pow'rftu is thine aid ! 5 0 let me feel thy pow'r, And find thy sweet relief, To brighten ev'ry gloomy hour, And soften ev'ry grief. 0 • JL The glorious prospects of faith. L. M 1 HPHERE is a glorious world on high, i Resplendent with eternal day ; Faith views the blissful prospects nigh, While God's own word reveals the way. 2 There shall the fav'rites of the Lord With never-fading lustre shine : Surprising honor ! vast reward ! Conferr'd on man by love divine. 3 How blest are those, how truly wise, Who learn and keep the sacred road ! Happy the men whom heav'n employs To turn rebellious hearts to God! 4 To win them from the fatal way Where erring folly thoughtless roves; 238 CHRISTIAN KXIT.RI FACE. And that blest righteousness display, Which Jesus taught and Ood approves. 5 The shining firmament shall fade, And sparkling stars resign their light; But these shall know nor Change nor shade, For ever fair, for ever bright G On wings of faith and strong desire, 0 may our spirits daily rise, And reach at last the shining choir In the bright mansions of the skies ! 0 iZ Lir,"U by faith. C. M. 1 TTAPPY the man whose wishes climb XX To mansions in the skies ! He looks on all the joys of time With undesiring eyes. 2 In vain soft pleasure spreads her charms, And throws her silken chain ; And wealth and fame invite his arms, And tempt his ear in vain. 3 He knows that all these glitt'ring things Must yield to sure decay ; And sees on time's extended wings How swift they flee away. 4 To things unseen by mortal eyes, A beam of sacred light Directs his view; his prospects rise All permanent and bright. 5 His hopes are fix'd on joys bo come: Those blissful scenes on high Shall flourish in immortal bloom When time and nature die. <• ) Ckr tit precious, C M. 37 1 TTOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds XX in ;l believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 239 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole. And calms the troubled breast ; Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 3 By him my pray'rs acceptance gain, Although with sin defil'd ; Satan accuses me in vain, And I am own d a child. 4 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought ; But when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 5 Till then, I would thy love proclaim With ev'ry fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. fj74 Sitting at Jesus' feet. P.M. 8.7.8 7. 1 O WEET the moments, rich in blessing, ^ Which before the cross I spend ; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend : 2 Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears his feet I'll bathe ; Constant still, in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. 3 Truly blessed is this station — Low before his cross I'll lie; While I see divine compassion Floating in his languid eye ; 4 Here 111 sit — for ever viewing Mercy streaming in his blood : Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 0 I f J Religions retirement. 1 • 31. 1 T^AR from the world, 0 Lord, I flee ; J- From strife and tumult far ; From scenes where Satan wages still His most successful war. 240 UIKISTIAN KXPERIEN 2 The culm retreat, the silent shade, Willi pray'r and praise agr< And seem, by thy sweet bounty made, For those who follow thee. 3 Then, if thy Spirit touch the soul, And grace her mean abode, 0 with what peace and joy, and love, Does she commune with God ! 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor thirsts for human praise. 3 I \) Evening twilight, 0. M. 1 IT LOVE to steal awhile away -I- From ev'ry cumb'ring care, And spend the hours of setting day, In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear. And all his promises to plead, Where none but God can hear. 3 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore, And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. 4 I lo\ c by faith, to take a, view Of brighter scenes in heav-n ; The prospect doth my strength renew, While here by tempests driv'n. 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o er, May its departing ray l>e calm as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. 241 i rrn A The joy an my hea ommunion I pin I \>mi to n Th . ial. ere all. who th~ -end from the heat of I me tha: TL »f thy saints in a.- And hang on a err Th r a sinL Thy passion an I ;ee; spirit to Calvai suffer and triumph with th^ fl The to be hid in thy brr I would always abi And never a mom-: nceaTd in t: Eternally held in thy heart. - ) i s M. 1 i~\ THAT I kn- rd I pour my woes abi 2 Id tell him how m What son a a; How grace decays, and comfort d: a my heart in pain. 3 He k _ ts Fd To with mv God; 242 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 'I'd plead for his own mercy's sake, And for my Savior's blood. 4 My God will pity my complaints, And heal my broken bones ; He takes the meaning of his saints, The language of their groans. 5 Arise, my soul, from deep distress, And banish ev'ry fear ; He calls thee to his throne of grace, To spread thy sorrows there. f) | fj Living war 1<> God. U. 1V1. 1 f\ COULD I find, from day to day, V_>^ A nearness to my God : Then should my hours glide sweet away, And lean upon his word. 2 Lord, I desire with thee to live Anew from day to day, In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. 3 0 Jesus, come and rule my heart, And make me wholly thine, That I may never more depart, Nor grieve thy love divine. 4 Thus till my last expiring breath, Thy goodness I'll adore : And when my flesh dissolves in death, My soul shall love thee more. p)Ol | None upon earth T desire besides thee. 1 • M. OS. 1 TTOW tedious and tasteless the hours, -CI When Jesus no longer I see ; Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flow'frs Have lost all their sweetness with me; The midsummer's sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; Uut when 1 am happy in him. December's as pleasant as May.< CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 243 2 His name yields the richest perfume, And sweeter than anisic hie voice; His presence disperses my gloom, And makes all within me rejoice: I should, were he always thus nigh, Have nothing to wish or to fear ; No mortal so happy as I, My summer would last all the year. 3 Content with beholding his face, My all to his pleasure resigned ; No changes of season or place Would make any change in my mind. While bless'd with a sense of his love, A palace a toy would appear ; And prisons would palaces prove, If Jesus would dwell with me there. 4 Dear Lord, if indeed I am thine, If thou art my sun and my song, Say, why do I languish and pine, And why are my winters so long ? 0 drive these dark clouds from my sky, Thy soul-cheering presence restore ; Or take me unto thee on high, Where winter and clouds are no more. OOJL The unspeakable love of Cli ri.i L Li. AL. 1 TESUS, thy boundless love to me *J No thought can reach, no tongue declare; 0 knit my thankful heart to thee, And reign without a rival there. 2 0 grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but thy pure love alone ! 0 may thy love possess me whole ! My joy, my treasure, and my crown. * 3 Unwearied, may I this pursue, Dauntless to this high prize aspire ; Hourly within my soul renew This h'oly flame, this heav'nly fire. 244 i-TiAx experience. 4 Still Let thy love point out my way; How wondrous things thy love has wrought! Still lead me, lest I go astray; Direct my word, inspire my thought. 5 In suffering, be thy love my peace. In weakness, be thy love my powY. And when the storms of life shall cease, Receive me in the trying hour. OOw Delight in the hue of Ike Lord. P. M. 8.6. 1 TTOW happy, gracious Lord, are we ! Al Divinely drawn to follow thee ; Whose hours divided are Betwixt the mount and. multitude: Our day is spent in doing good, Our night in praise and prayY. 2 With us, no melancholy void ; No moments linger unemploy'd, Or unimproved below ; * Our weariness of life is gone, Who live to serve our God alone, And only thee to know. 3 The Winter's night and summer's day Glide imperceptibly away, Too short to sing thy praise ; Too few we find the happy hours, And haste to join those heav'nly pow'rs, In everlasting lays. 4 With all who chant thy name on high. And holy, holy, holy cry. A bright harmonious throng! We long thy praises to repeat, And ceaseless sing around thy seal The new eternal song. 000 Desiring communion with God. -L. JV1. 1 IVT^ risitlg soul, with strong desires, HA To perfeol happiness aspires. With steady steps would tread the road That leads to heaven — that leads to God, CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 245 2 I thirst to drink unminded love From the pure fountain-head above; My dearest Lord, I long to be Emptied of sin, and full of thee. 3 For thee I pant, for thee I bum : Art thou withdrawn? again return, Nor let me be the first to say, Thou wilt not hear when sinners pray. 00~~r Union with Christ. L. M. 1 T THIRST, thou wounded Lamb of God, JL To wash me in thy cleansing blood ; To dwell wTithin thy wounds ; then pain Is sweet, and life or death is gain. 2 Take my poor heart, and let it be For ever clos'd to all but thee ! Seal thou my breast, and let me wear That pledge of love for ever there. 3 How blest are they who still abide Close shelter'd in thy bleeding side ! Who thence their life and strength derive, And by thee move, and in thee live. 4 What are our works but sin and death, Till thou thy quick'ning Spirit breathe ? Thou giv'st the pow'r, the grace to move, 0 wondrous grace ! 0 boundless love ! 5 How can it be, thou heav'nly King, That thou shouldst us to glory bring, Make slaves the partners of thy throne, Deck'd with a never-fading crown ? 6 Ah ! Lord, enlarge our scanty thought ; To know the wonders thou hast wrought, Unloose our stamm'ring tongues to tell Thy love immense, unsearchable ! ! OOf) Lovr in Christ. C. M. 1 TP|0 not I love thee, 0 my Lord? -LJ Behold my heart, and see ; And turn each hateful idol out That dares to rival thee. 240 chb BXPEftiEiri i-;. 2 Do not I love thee from my soul? Then lei me nothing lave : Dead be my heart to ev'rv joy Which thou dost not approve* 3 Is not thy name melodious still To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure beat My Savior's voice to hear ? 4 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock I would disdain to feed ? Hast thou a foe before whose face I fear thy cause to plead ? 5 Thou know'st I love thee, dearest Lord, But 0, I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys, That I may love thee more. ) Jesus precious. C. M. 1 T>LEST Jesus, when my soaring thoughts JJ O'er all thy graces rove, Now is my soul in transport lost — In wonder, joy, and love ! 2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears, Like thy beloved name ; Nor aught beneath the skies inspire My heart with equal flame. 3 Where'er I look, my wond'ring eyes Unnumber'd blessings see ; But what is lite, will) all its bliss, If once compared to thee? 4 Hast thou a rival in my breast? Search, Lord, lor thou canst tell; If aughl can raise my passions thus, Or please my soul so well. 5 No. thou art precious to my heart, My portion and my joy ; For ever let thy boundless grace My sweetest thoughts employ. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 2-47 6 When nature faints, around my bed Let thy bright glories shine; And death shall all his terrors lose, In raptures so divine. Lovest thou me f P.M. 7.7.7.7. 387 1 TTARK, my soul, it is the Lord; -IJL Tis thy Savior, hear his word: Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee : " Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me ? 2 "I deliver'd thee, when bound, And, when bleeding, heal'd thy wound, Sought thee wand ring, set thee right, Turn'd thy darkness into light. 3 " Can a woman's tender care Cease towards the child she bare? Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet will I remember thee. 4 " 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 shalt be; Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me?" 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint : Yet I love thee, and adore, 0 for grace to love thee more ! ^)00 laving to Christ. L. M. 1 1 " ET thoughtless thousands choose the road J-^ That leads the soul away from God; ' This happiness, dear Lord, be mine, To live and die entirely thine. 248 christian Exn:i:iEN( i:. 2 On Christ, by faith, my soul would live, From him, my life, my all receive; To him devote my fleeting hour-. Serve him alone with all my powVs. 3 Christ is my everlasting all; To him I look, on him I call; He will my ev'ry want supply, In time, and through eternity. 4 Soon will the Lord, my life, appear; Soon shall I end my trials here; Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain; To live is Christ, to die is gain. 5 Soon will the saints in glory meet, Soon walk through ev'ry golden street, And sing on ev'ry blissful plain, — To live is Christ, to die is gain. OOt/ The Christian panting for God. L. M. 1 f^i REAT God, indulge my humble claim : VJT Be thou my hope, my joy, my rest! The glories that compose thy name Stand all engag'd to make me blest. 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise, Thou art my Father and m}r God ! And I am thine, by sacred ties. Thy child and servant, bought with blood. 3 With heart and eyes, and lifted hands, « For thee I long, for thee I look, As travelers in thirsty lands Pant for the cooling water-brook. 4 Ev'n life itself, without thy love. No lasting pleasures can afford: Yea, 'twould a tiresome burden prove, If I were banish'd from thee, Lord. 5 I'll lift my hands, Til raise my voice, While i have breath to pray or praise, This work shall make my heart rejoice Throughout the remnant of my days. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 249 0*/v/ Love to Christ, present or absent. L. M. 1 f\T? all the joys we mortals know, V.>J Jesus, thy love exceeds the rest; Love, the best blessing here below, The highest rapture of the blest. 2 While we are held in thine embrace, There's not a thought attempts to rove; Each smile that's seen upon thy face, Fixes, and charms, and fires our love. 3 When of thine absence we complain, And long, and weep, and humbly pray, There's a strange pleasure in the pain, — Those tears are sweet which mourn thy stay. 4 When round thy courts by day we rove, Or ask the watchmen of the night For some kind tidings from al- >ve, Thy very name creates delight. 5 Jesus, our God, descend and come; Our eyes would dwell upon thy face; 'Tis heav'n to see our Lord at home, And feel the presence of his grace. 391 Lore of Jesus. P.M. 7.7.7.7. 1 Y OVE divine, how sweet the sound! -L^ May the theme on earth abound : May the hearts of saints below With the sacred rapture glow. 2 Love amazing, large and free, Love unknown to think on me! Let that love upon me shine, Savior, with its beams divine. 3 Better than earth's gilded toys, Or an age of carnal joys ; Better far than Ophir's gold, Love that never can be told. 4 Better than this life of mine, Savior, is thy love divine : L 2 God! 250 CIIIJISTJAX KXl'LKlLNi K. Drop the veil, and let me see Rivers of this love in thee. 6 While upon the earth I stay. Love divine shall tune my lay; When I soar to bliss above, Still I'll praise a Savior's love. c3?'w The OkrtsHM '* choice. 0. ML 1 rpHOU art my portion, 0 my JL Soon as 1 know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy word, And sutlers no delay. 2 I choose the path of heav'nly truth, And glory in my choice; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before mine eyes ; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. 4 Whene'er T wander from thy path, I think upon my ways ; Then turn my feet to thy commands, And trust thy pard'ning grace. 5 Now I am thine, for ever thine : 0 save thy servant. Lord! Thou art my shield, my hiding-place; My hope is in thy word. 6 Thou hast inclinM this heart of mine Thy statute^ to fulfil; And thus till mortal life shall end Would I perform thy will. <•)#/* 3 Habitual devotion. C M 1 "VTtTHILE thee I seek, protecting pow'r! ▼ ▼ Be my vain wishes still'd; And may (his consecrated hour Willi better hopes be fill'd. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 251 2 Thy love the pow'rs of thought bestow'd; To thee my thoughts would soar : Thy mercy oer my life has flow'dj That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see ! Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because bestow'd by thee. 4 In ev'ry joy that crowns my days, In ev'ry pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 5 When gladness wings my favor' d hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill : Resign'd, when storms of sorrow low'r, My soul shall meet thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The low'ring storm shall see ; My steadfast heart shall know no fear: That heart will rest on thee! 0*/4fc Confidence iii God. L. M, 1 /~\UR Father, thron'd above the sky, V->r To thee our empty hands we spread ; Thy children at thy footstool lie, And ask thy blessings on their head. 2 With cheerful hope and filial fear, In that august and precious name By thee ordain'd, we now draw near, And would the promis'd blessing claim. 3 Does not an earthly parent hear The cravings of his famish'd son? Will he reject the filial prayer, Or give for bread the flinty stone? i Our heav'nly Father, how much more Will thy divine compassions rise; And open thy unbounded store, To satisfy thy children's cries? 252 christian j;xn;Kjj;\rE. 5 Yes, we will ask, and seek> and press For gracious audience al thy seat; Still hoping, wait! dli1 for success, If persevering to entreat. 6 For Jesus iu his faithful word The upright supplicant has bless'd; And all thy saints with one accord The prevalence of prayer attest. O90 Hiding* of God's face. L. M. 1 TTAPPY the hours, the golden days, JLJL When I could call my Jesus mine, And sit, and view7 his smiling face, Enjoying pleasures all divine. 2 But now he's gone (0 mighty woe!) Gone from my soul, and hides his love! I hate the sins that griev'd him so, The sins that forcd him to remove! 3 Yet let my hope look through my tears, And spy afar his glorious throne, His chariot through the cleaving sphen Shall bring the bright Beloved down. 4 Swift as a roe flies o'er the hills, My soul springs out to meet him high; Then shall the conqu'ror turn his wheels And climb the mansions of the sky. ^3^/0 Spiritual declension. ( . M. 1 OWEET was the time when first T fell ^ The Savior's pard'ning blood Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt. And bring me home to God. 2 Soon as the morn the light reveal'd, His praises tun'd my tongue? And, when the ev'ning shades prevaiTd, His love was all my song. 3 In vain the tempter spread his wiles, The world no more could charm; CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 2-33 I liv'd npon my Savior's smiles, And lcan'd upon his arm. 4 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord, And saw his glory shine ; And. when I read his holy word, 1 call'd each promise mine.* 5 Now when the ev'ning shade prevails, My soul in darkness mourns; And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me returns. 6 My prayers are now a chattering noise, For Jesus hides his face ! I read — ,he promise meets my eyes, But will not reach my case. 7 Now Satan threatens to prevail, And make my soul his prey ; Yet, Lord, thy mercies cannot fail, 0, come without delay ! 31)7 Lovest thou me ? Jr. M. /.7.4 /, 1 5rpiS a point I long to knoAv, JL Oft it causes anxious thought, Do I love the Lord, or no? Am I his, or am I not ? 2 If I love, why am I thus ? Why this dull, this lifeless frame ? Hardly, sure, can they be worse, Who have never heard his name ! 3 Could my heart so hard remain, Prayer a task and burden prove, Ev'ry trifle give me pain. If I knew a Savior's love ? 4 When I turn mine eyes wTithin, All is dark, and vain, and wild: Fill'd with unbelief and sin, Can I deem myself a child? -:> 1 CHRISTIAN i:.\!T.Kii:.«. 5 If I pray, or hear, or read. Sin is mix'd with all I do ; You that love the Lord, indeed, Tell me, is it thus with you? 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a gritefand thrall; Should I grieve for what I feel If I did not love at all ? 7 Could I joy his saints to meet. Choose the ways I once abhorr'd, Find, at times, the promise sweet, If I did not love the Lord ? 8 Lord, decide the doubtful case! Thou who art thy people's sun, Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. 9 Let me love thee more and more, If I love at all, I pray : If I have not lov'd before, Help me to begin to-day. Ot/O The complaint under darkness. 0. JM. 1 "T3 EJOICE in God, the word commands, XV And fain would I obey; Yet still my spirit, iing'rihg, stands, While doubts impede my way. 2 How can my soul exult for joy, Which feels this load of sin ? And how can praise my tongue employ, While darkness reigns within?* 3 If falling (oars and rising sighs In triumph share a part, Then, Lord, behold these streaming eyes, And search this bleeding heart! 4 My soul forgets to use her wings; My harp, neglected lies ; christian i;a'i>i;};ij:\( k. 255 For sin has broken all its strings, And guilt shuts out my joys. 5 The power, the sweetness of thy voice, Alone my heart can move ; Make me in Christ my Lord rejoice, And melt my soul to love. Cast down, yet ioping. P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7, 1 f\ MY soul, what means this sadness? V_/ Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? Let thy griefs be turn'd to gladness, Bid thy restless fears be gone ; Look to Jesus, And rejoice in his dear name. 2 What though Satan's strong temptations Vex and grieve thee day by day ? And thy sinful inclinations Often fill thee with dismay? Thou shalt conquer, Through the Lamb's redeeming blood. 3 Though ten thousand ills beset thee, From without and from within, Jesus saith, he'll ne'er forget thee, But will save from hell and sin : He is faithful To perform his gracious word. 4 Though distresses now attend thee, And thou tread'st the thorny road, His right hand shall still defend thee; Soon he'll bring thee home to God ! Therefore praise him — Praise the great Redeemer's name. 5 0 that I could now adore him Like the heav'nly host above, Who for ever bow before him, And unceasing, sing his love ! Happy songsters ! When shall I your chorus join? 256 CHRISTIAN EXPERIEN1 I.. ling Christian. 0. jl. 400 1 TTNCERTAIN how the way to find t Which to salvation led, I listen'd long, with anxious mind. To hear what others said. 2 When some of joys and comforts told, I fear'd that I was wrong; For I was stupid, dead, and cold — Had neither joy Dor song. 3 Of fierce temptations, others talk'd. Of anguish and dismay : Through what distresses they had walk'd, Before they found the way. 4 Ah ! then I thought my hopes were vain, For I had lived at ease; I wish'd for all my fears again. To make me more like these. 5 I had my wish — the Lord disclos'd The evils of my heart : And left my naked soul expos'd To Satan's ii'ry dart.* 6 Again my Savior brought me aid. And when he set me IV ?' Trust simply on my word." he said. "And leave the rest to 1110." ^4:V/J AUr fsin. L. M. 1 f\ COULD I find some peaceful bow'r. ^^ Where sin has neither place nor pow'r ; This traitor vile I fain would shun. But cannot from his presence run. 2 When to the throne of grace I flee, He stand- between my God and me, Where'er I rove, where'er I rest, 1 feel him working in my breast 3 When I attempt to soar above. To view the heights of Jesus' love, christian experie: 257 This mon- - mount the skies, And v v from mine 4 Lord, free me from this deadly I Which aith and hope so lov, I long to dwell in heaven, my hoi: Where not one sinful thought can come. ~jl* ',-» L. M. 1 VI/ttAT * * What anxious fears \ ad jealousies Wh U btful li . tit appear ! Ho las. appi ready to forgive, As I am ready to repine ; Thou, therefore, all the praise receive; Be shame, and sc]f-abhorrence. mine. CHRISTIAN BXFBHTOKCaL 259 4:0f) Will ye also g C. M. 1 TT7TTEN any turn from Zion's way, ▼ ▼ (As numbers often do.) Methinks I hear my Savior say, "Wilt thou forsake me too?" 2 Ah, Lord ! with such a heart as mine, Unless thou hold me fast, M}r faith will fail, I shall decline, And prove like them at last. 3 Tis thou alone hast power and grace To save a wretch like me ; To whom, then, shall I turn my face If I depart from thee ? 4 Beyond a doubt, I rest assur'd, Thou art the Christ of God; Who hath eternal life secur'd, By promise and by blood. 5 The help of men and angels join d, Could never reach my case ! Nor can I hope relief to find But in thy boundless grace. 6 No voice but thine can give me rest, And bid my fears depart ; No love but thine can make me blest, And satisfy my heart. 40 G Apostasy. S. ll. 1 "V^E wTho, in former days, JL Were found at Zion's gate; Who walk'd awhile in wisdom's ways And told your happy state ; 2 But now to sin draw back, And love again to stray, The narrow path of life forsake, And choose the beaten way. 3 Think not your names above Are written with the saints ; 260 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. The promise of eternal love Is his who never faints. 4 Your transient joy and peace Your deeper doom have seal'd, Unless you wake to righteousness, Ere judgment is reveal'd. ntV/ i Backsliders exhorted. C. M, 1 "OACKSLIDERS, who your mis'ry feel, Jj Attend your Savior's call ; Return, he'll your backslidings heal; 0 crown him Lord of all. 2 Though crimson sin increase your guilt, And painful is your thrall, For broken hearts his blood was spilt; 0 crown him Lord of all. 3 Take with you words, approach his throne And low before him fall ; He understands the Spirit's groan ; 0 crown him Lord of all. 4 Whoever comes he'll not cast out, Although your faith be small : His faithfulness you cannot doubt; 0 crown him Lord of all. -fc\Jo Wanderiuy IhoiKjlrfs. L. M. 1 T LOVE the Lord ; but ah ! how far JL My thoughts from the dear object are; This wanton heart, how wTide it roves ! And fancy meets a thousand loves. 2 If my soul burn to see my God, I tread t he courts of his abode; But troops of rivals throng the place, And tempt me oft before his lace. 3 Would 1 enjoy my Lord alone, 1 hid my passions all begone, All but my love ; and charge my will To bar the door and guard it still. C11K1STJAX EXPERIENCE. 261 4 But cares or trifles make or find Still new approaches to the mind; Till I with grief and wonder see Huge crowds betwixt the Lord and me. 5 This foolish heart can leave its God, And shadows tempt its thoughts abroad; How shall I fix this wand'ring mind? Or throw my fetters on the wind ? 6 Look gently down, almighty grace, Prison me round in thine embrace; Pity the soul that would be thine, And let thy pow'r my love confine. Complaining of inconstancy. L. JM. 409 1 HHHE wand'ring star, and fleeting wind J- Both represent th' unstable mind: The morning cloud and early dew, Bring our inconstancy to view. 2 But cloud and wind, and dew and star, Faint and imperfect emblems are ; Nor can there aught in nature be So fickle and so false as we. 3 Our outward walk, and inward frame, Scarce through a single hour the same ; We vow, and straight our vows forget, And then these very vows repeat. 4 We sin forsake, to sin return ; Are hot, are cold, now freeze, now burn In deep distress, then raptures feel, We soar to heaven, then sink to hell. 5 With flowing tears, Lord, we confess Our folly and unsteadfastness : When shall these hearts more fixed be, Fix'd by thy grace, and fix'd for thee ? 262 christian expkki i:\ci;. -J- 1 \ ' Spiritual sloth deprecated. C. M. 1 ]\ T^ drow&y powers, why sleep ye so? -UJL Awake, my sluggish soul ! Nothing has half thy work to do, Yet nothing 's half so dull. 2 The little ants, for one poor grain, Labor, and toil, and strive ; Yet we who have a heav'n t' obtain, Howt negligent we live ! 3 We, for whose sake all nature stands, And stars their courses move; We, for whose guard the angel bands Come flying from above ; 4 We, for whom God the Son came down, And labor'd for our good, How careless to secure that crown He purchas'd with his blood. 5 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still! And never act our parts ? Come, holy Dove, from the heav'nly hill, Renew and warm our hearts. 6 Then shall our active spirits move, Upward our souls shall rise ; With hands of faith and wings of love We'll fly and take the prize. The Christian warfare. L. M. 4JI 1 iJ TAND up, my soul, shake off thy fears, ^5 And gird the gospel armor on; March to the gates of endless joy, Where Jesus thy great Captain's gone. 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course; But hell and sin arc vanqiiish'd foes; Thy Savior naifd them bo the cross, And sang the triumph when he rose. 3 Then let my soul march boldly on, — Press forward to the heav'nly gate; CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE, 263 There peace and joy eternal reign. And glitt'ring robes for oonqpi rors wait. 4 There shall I wear a starry crown, And triumph in almighty grace, While all the armies of the skies Join in my glorious Leader's praise. ^-fcj[ £ Mercy implored. £}. M 1 rpHOU Lord of all above, JL And all below the sky, Before thy feet I prostrate fall, And for thy mercy cry. 2 Forgive my follies past, The crimes which I have done ; 0 bid a contrite sinner live, Through thine incarnate Son. 3 Guilt, like a heavy load, Upon my conscience lies ; To thee I make my sorrows known, And lift my weeping eyes. 4 The burden which I feel, Thou only canst remove ; Display, 0 Lord, thy pard'ning grace, And thine unbounded love. 5 One gracious look of thine Will ease my troubled breast ; 0 let me know my sins forgiven, And I shall then be blest. 41 <•) Qod reconciled through Christ, -T. M. / S. 1 TAEPTH of mercy -L' Mercy still reserv'd for me ! Can my God his wrath forbear ? Me, the chief of sinners, spare ? 2 I have long withstood his grace, Long provoked him to his face; Would not hearken to his calls ; Griev'd him by a thousand falls. 264 RIEXCE. 3 Kindled his relenti ^\I e he now delights to spare, -. " How shall I give thee up?" Lets the lifted thunder drop. A There for me the Savior stands. Shows his wounds and spreads his hands: ( rod is love ! I know. I reel ! Jesus weeps, and loves me still! 5 Jesus, answer from ab [s not all thy nature love? Wilt thou not the wrong forget? Lo. I fall before thy fe< 0 Now incline me to repent! Let me now my fall lament! Now my foul revolt deplore! Weep, believe, and sin no more. Pardon. C. M, 414 1 IT OW oft, alas ! this wretched heart ll Has wander' d from the Lord! How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word. 2 Yet sov'reign mercy calls. - Return-" Dear Lord, and may I come? My vile ingratitude I mourn; () take the wand'rer home. 8 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, And bid my crimes remove? And shall a pardond rebel live To speak thy wondrous love? 1 Almighty grace, thy healing pow'r How glorious, how divine ! Thai can to bliss and life restore So \ lie a heart as mine. 5 Thy pard'ning love, so free, so sweet, Dear Savior, 1 adore ; U keep me at thy sacred i« And let me rove no more. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 265 4tJ*) Wte Christian soldier. S. M. 1 O OLDIERS of Christ, arise, ^ And gird your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty power, The man who in the Savior trusts Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand, then, in his great might, With all his strength endued. And take, to arm you for the fight, * rme panoply of God; — 4 That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past, You may overcome through Christ alone, And stand complete at last, strength to strength go on; restle, and fight, and ptayj Tread all the powers of darkness down, And w7in the well-fought day. 6 Still let the Spirit cry, In all his soldiers, u Come," Till Christ the Lord descends from high, And takes the conqu rors home. 4l(i Widkikg with God, C. M. 1 f \H! for a closer walk with God, yj A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! !i Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word? 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd! IIow sweet their memory still! M 266 CHRISTIAN j:xpekjen( E. But they h$ve left an aching void The world can never fill. 4 Return, 0 holy Dove, return! Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast: 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Prayer for a new heart. 0. M. 417 1 ir\EAR Jesus, let thy pitying eye , -LJ Call back a wand ring sheep; Falsa to my vows, like Peter, I Would fain, like Peter, weep. 2 Now let me be by grace restorM, To me be mercy shown; 0 turn and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. 3 Almighty Prince, enthron'd above, Repentance to imparl. Grant, through the greatness of thy love, The humble, contrite heart. 4 Give, what I should have long implor'd, A taste of love unknown; 0 turn and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. 5 Behold me, Savior, from above, Nor suffer me to die; For life, and happiness, and love, Smile in thy gracious eye. • CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 267 6 Speak but the reconciling word; Let mercy melt me down : 0 turn and look upon me, Lord, ^.. * And break my heart of stone. *iJ 0 Mourning under darkness, C JM. 1 f\ THAT I were as heretofore, y~J When warm in my first love ; 1 only liv'd my God t' adore, ■ And seek the things above ! 2 Upon his head his candle shone, And, lavish of his grace, ph cords of love he drew me on, ftd half unveil'd his face. far above all earthly things riumphantly I rode; ar'd to heaven on eagles' wings, nd found and talk'd with God. ere am I now, from what a height Of happiness cast down! The glory swallow'd up in night, And faded is the crown. 5 0 God, thou art my home, my rest, For which I sigh in pain ! How shall I 'scape into thy breast, My Eden, how regain? Perseverance desired. L. JY1. 419 1 TESUS, my Savior, and my God, *J Thou hast redeem'd me with thy blood; By ties, both natural and divine, I am, and ever wTill be thine. 2 But ah ! should this inconstant heart, Ere I'm aware, from thee depart, What dire reproach would fall on me For such ingratitude to thee! 268 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. ' • 3 The thought I dread, the crime I hate; The guilt, the shame. T deprecate: And yet so mighty are my iocs, I dare not trust my warmest vows. 4 Pity my frailty, dearest Lord ! Grace in the needful hoar afford: 0 steel this tinfrous heart of mine With fortitude and lo\ e divine. 5 So shall I triumph o'er my fears. And gather joys from all my b So shall I to the world proclaim The honors of the Christian name 420 The sovl thirsting for God. THIRST, but not as once I did The vain delights of earth to sh Thy wounds, Emmanuel, all forbid That I should seek my pleasure 2 It was the sight of thy dear cross First weaud my soul from earthlj And taught me to esteem as dross The mirth of fools and pomp of kin_ 3 I want that grace that springs from thee* That quickens all things where it flows, And makes a wretched thorn like me Bloom as the myrtle or the ro>e. 4 For sure, of all the plants that share The notice of thy Father's eye, None proves less grateful to his care. Or yields him meaner fruit than 1. Hatred of sin. Jj. Ml 421 1 rpriRTCF holy Lord! 1 love thy truth, * Nor dare thy least commandment slight; Yet piere'd by sin, the serpent's tooth. I mourn the anguish of the bite. 2 But though the poison links within, Hope bids me still with patience wait. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 269 Till death shall set me free from sin, Free from the only thing I hate. 3 Had I a throne above the rest, Where angels and archangels dwell, One sin unslain within niv breast Would make that heaven as dark as hell. 4 The pris'ner, sent to breathe fresh air, And bless'd with liberty again, Would mourn were he condemn'd to wear One link of all his former chain. 5 But oh ! no foe invades the bliss, When glory crowns the Christian's head; One view of Jesus, as he is, Will strike all sin for ever dead. 422 Communion with God desired. -L. M. 1 if S pants the hart for cooling springs, ^~jL So longs my soul. 0 King of kings. Thy face in near approach to see, So thirsts, great Source of life, for thee. 2 With ardent zeal, with strong desires, To thee, to thee my soul aspires ; When shall I reach thy blest abode? When meet the presence of my God? 3 God of my strength, attend my cry, Say why, my great Preserver, why Excluded from thy sight I go, And bend beneath a weight of woe ? 4 Why thus, my soul, with care opprest? And whence the woes that fill my breast? In all thy cares, in all thy wroes, On God thy steadfast hope repose. 5 To Him my thanks shall still be paid, My sure defence, my constant aid; His name my zeal shall ever raise, And dictate to my lips his praise. 270 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 423 Breathing after holiness. P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 1 1" OVE divine, nil love excelling, JLj Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown; Jesus! thou aril all compassion, Pure unbounded love thou art; Visit us w7ith thy salvation, Enter ev'ry trembling heart! 2 Breathe, 0 breathe thy lovely spirit Into ev'ry troubled breast! Let us all in thee inherit, Let us find thy promised rest; Take away the love of sinning, Omega and Alpha be, End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come ! almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive ! Suddenly return, and never, Never more thy temples leave ! Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above; Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy precious love. 4 Finish then thy new creation, Pure, unspotted may we be ; Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored by thee! Change from glory into glory, Till in heavn we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise! ^X^j-\r Deliveritnce fnm sin desired. L. M. 1 f\ THAT my load of sin were gone, V>J () that 1 could at last submit At Jesus' feel to lay it down! To lay my soul at Jesus' feet! CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 271 2 Rest for my soul I long to find : Savior, if mine indeed thou art, Give me thy meek and lowly mind, And stamp thine image on my heart. 3 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. 5 I would ; but thou must -give the pow'r ; My heart from every sin release ; Bring near, bring near the joyful hour, ^Vnd fill me with thy perfect peace. 6 Come, Lord, the drooping sinner cheer, Nor let thy chariot wheels delay ; Appear in my poor heart, appear ; My God, my Savior, come away ! •Xw*.) Protection from spiritual enemies. 0. M. 1 \ RISE, my soul, my joyful powers, -£j^ And triumph in my God ; Awrake, my voice, and loud proclaim His glorious grace abroad. 2 The arms of everlasting love Beneath my soul he plac'd, And on the Rock of ages set My slipp'ry footsteps fast. 3 The city of my blest abode Is wall'd around with grace ; Salvation for a bulwark stands To shield the sacred place. 4 Arise, my soul ; awake, my voice, And tunes of pleasure sing ; Loud hallelujahs shall address My Savior and my King. 272 CHRISTIAN EXPERIWCK ^X^w Prayer for spiritual min L. M. 1 A p God ! permit me not to be -1VI- A stranger to myself and thee; Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest Jove. %1 Why should my passions mix with earth, And thus debase my heav'nly birth? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Father, go ? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense ; Thy gracious word can draw me thence; I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her cares, withdrawn; Let noise and vanity be gone ; In secret silence of the mind, My heav'n, and there my God, I find. 4r^ | Retirement and meditation. Li. JYL 1 T)ETURN, my roving heart, return, -t^ And chase these shadowy forms no more ; Seek out some solitude to mourn. And thy forsaken God implore. 2 Wisdom and pleasure dwell at home : Retir'd and silent, seek them there ; This is the way to overcome, The way to break the tempter's snare. 3 And thou, my God, whose piercing eye Distinct surveys each deep recess, In these secluded hours, draw nigh, And with thy presence till the place. 4 Through all the mazes of my heart, My search let heav'nly wisdom guide; And still its radiant beams impart, Till all be searched and purified. 5 Then with the visits of thy love Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer; Till ev'ry grace shall join to prove That God has fix'd his dwelling there. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 273 4^0 Tlie blessedness of God's children. S. M. 1 IV/TY Father ! cheering name ! JAjL 0 may I call thee mine ! Give me with humble hope to claim A portion so divine. 2 This can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly : What real harm can reach my soul Beneath my Father's eye f 3 Whate'er thy will denies, I calmly would resign ; For thou art just, and good, and wise : 0 bend my will to thine ! 4 Whate'er thy will ordains, 0 give me strength to bear; Still let me know a Father i igns, And trust a Father's care. 5 If anguish rend this frame, And life almost depart, Is not thy mercy still the same, To cheer my drooping heart ? 6 Thy ways are little known To my weak, erring sight ; Yet shall my soul, believing, own That all thy ways are right. 7 My Father ! blissful name ! Beyond expression dear : If thou admit my humble claim, 1 bid adieu to fear. Resignation* I . M 42\> 1 ^V'REIGN ruler of the skies, ^ Ever gracious, ever wise ! All my times are in thy hand, All events at thy command. 2 Thou didst form me by thy pow'r; Thou wilt guide me, hour by hour : M 2 18 274 chkistiax i-;\i'KKii;x( l. All my times shall ever be Order'd by thy wise decree : — 3 Times of sickness, times of health ; Times of penury and wealth; Times of trial and of'grief; Times of triumph and relief. 4 0 thou gracious, wise and just ! Unto thee my life I trust : Have I somewhat dearer still? I resign it to thy wrill. 5 May I always own thy hand ; Still to thee submissive stand ; Know that thou art God alone ; I and mine are all thine own. 1 "\T7TIEREFORE should man, frail child of W clay, Who, from the cradle to the shroud, Lives but the insect of a day, — 0 why should mortal man be proud ? 2 His brightest visions just appear. Then vanish, and no more are found : The stateliest pile his pride can rear, A breath may level with the ground. 3 By doubts perplex'd, in error lost, With trembling step, he seeks his way : How vain of wisdom's gift the boast! Of reason's lamp how faint the ray! 4 Follies and crimes, a countless sum. Are crowded in life's little span: How ill. alas, does pride become That erring, guilty creature, man! 5 God of my life ! Father divine ! Give me a meek and lowly mind: in modest worth 0 let me shine, And peace in humble virtue find. CHRISTIAN" EXPERIENCE. 275 4oJ Fruits of i C. M. 1 1 " ET Pharisees of high esteem -L^ Their faith and zeal declare ; All their religion is a dream. If love be wanting there. 2 Love suffers long with patient eye, Nor is provok'd in haste ; She lets the present inj'ry die, And soon forgets the past. 3 Malice and rage, those fires of hell, She quenches with her tongue; Hopes and believes, and thinks no ill, Though she endures the wrong. 4 She ne'er desires nor seeks to know The scandals of the time ; Nor looks with pride on those below, Nor envies those that climb. 5 She lays her own advantage by, To seek her neighbor's good ; So God's own Son came down to die, And save us by his blood. 6 Love is the grace that keeps her pow'r In all the realms above ; There faith and hope are known no more, But saints for ever love. HtoJL Lor<- i(J tke brethren. S. M. 1 "DLEST be the tie that binds J-J Our hearts in Christian love ! The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers : Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear \ 43 276 christian i:\]'i;kie\ce. And often for each oilier flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain : But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 From sorrow7, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. f* ) The same. Li. M, 1 TTOW blest the sacred tie that binds, -tX In union sweet, according minds ! How swift the heav'nly course they run, Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes are one. 2 To each, the soul of each how dear! What watchful love, what holy fear ! How doth the gen'rous flame within Refine from earth and cleanse from sin ! 3 Their streaming eyes together flow For human guilt and mortal woe ; Their ardent prayers together rise, Like mingling flames in sacrifice. 4 Together both they seek the place Where God reveals his awful face; How high, how strong their raptures swell* There's none but kindred souls ran tell. 5 Nor shall the glowing flame expire , Midst nature's drooping, sick'ning fire: Soon shall they meet in realms a hove, A heav'n of joy, because of h>\< . 4tr± Brotherly love. S. M. 1 1 0, what a pleasing sight J^ Are brethren that agree! How blest are all whose hearts unite In bonds of piety ! CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 277 2 From those celestial spring Such streams of comfort flow, As no increase of riches brings, Nor honors can bestow. 3 All in their stations move, And each performs his part, In all the cares of life and love, With sympathizing heart. 4 Form'd for the purest joys, By one desire possest, One aim the zeal of all employs, To make each other blest. 5 No bliss can pqnal theirs, Where such affections meet; While praise devout, and mingled pray'rs Make their communion sweet. 6 'Tis the same pleasure fills The breast in worlds above, Where joy, like morning-dew, distils, And all the air is love. *)?_) Submission. 0. JM 4 1 1P|EAI1 Lord, my best desires fulfil, -LJ And help me to resign Life, health and comfort, to thy will, And make thy pleasure mine. 2 Why should I shrink at thy command, Whose love forbids my fears ? Or tremble at the gracious hand That wipes away my tears ? 3 No — let me rather freely yield What most I prize, to thee, Who never hast a good withheld, Nor wilt withhold from me. 4 Thy favor, all my journey through, Thou art engaged to grant : What else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want. 278 niRisTJAN EXPERIENCE, 5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way: Shall I resisl them both? A poor blind creature of a day. .And crush'd before the moth! G Bui ah ! my inmost spirit cries. Still bind me to thy sway; Else the next cloud that veils my skies Drives all these thoughts away. -J- • ) \) L° ve the °h i0f °f yy"' Ju . M . 1 1 TAD 1 the tongues of Greeks and Je\vs, JLl And nobler speech than angels use. If love be absent, I am found, Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 2 Were I inspir'd to preach and tell All that is done in heav'n and hell, Or could my faith the world remove, Still I am nothing without love. 3 Should I distribute all my store To feed the hungry, clothe the poor ; Or give my body to the flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name : 4 If love to God and love to men Be absent, all my hopes are vain; Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal The work of love can e'er fulfil. *) \ Prayer for divine guidance, C Al. 1 f\ GOD of Jacob, by whose hand V-^ Thy people still are fed ; Who. through this weary pilgrimage, Hast all our Fathers led ! 2 To thee our humble vows we raise, To thee address our prayer, And in thy kind and faithful breast Deposil all our care. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wand'ring footsteps guide, CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 279 Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment lit provide. 4 0 spread thy cov'ring wings around, Till all our wand'rings cease, And at our father's lov'd abode Our souls arrive in peace ! 5 To thee, as to our cov'nant God, We'll our whole selves resign; And thankful own, that all we are, And all we have, is thine. ^-JtfJO The importance and influence of love. 0. JV1. 1 TTAPPY the heart where graces reign, XJL Where love inspires the breast : Love is the brightest of the train, And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain, And all in vain our fear : Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, If love be absent there. 3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet In swift obedience move : The devils know, and tremble too ; But devils do not love. 4 This is the grace that lives and sings When faith and hope shall cease ; 'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings In the sweet realms of bliss. 439 Watchfulness. S. M, 1 *\7~E servants of the Lord, JL Each in his office wait, Observant of his heav'nly word, And watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame ; Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 280 CHIMSTIAX EXFBBSBKG& 3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command, And while we speak, he's near; Mark the first signal of bis hand, And ready all^ippear. 4 0 happy servant he In such a posture found ! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crown d. ±4:0 Wrcstliny with God. P.M. 7.7.7.7. 1 1 " OKD, I cannot let thee go -L^ Till a blessing thou bestow; Do not turn away thy lace, Mine's an urgent, pressing case. 2 Dost thou ask me who I am ? Ah! my Lord, thou know'st my name! Yet the question gives a plea To support my suit with thee ! 3 Thou didst once a wretch behold, In rebellion, blindly bold, Scorn thy grace, thy pow'r defy — That poor rebel, Lord, was I. 4 Once a sinner, near despair, Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer ; Mercy heard and set him free, — Lord, that mercy came to me. 5 Man} days have pass'd since then, Many changes I have seen; Vet have boon upheld till now; Who could hold me up but thou? G Thou hast help'd in ev'ry need — This emboldens me to plead ; After so much mercy past, Canst thou let me sink at last? 7 No — 1 must maintain my hold — "Ti> thy goodness makes me bold; 1 can no denial take When I plead for Jesus' sake. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 281 4r±l Consecration to God. P.M. 7.7.7.7.7.7 1 T^ATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost, A One in Three, and three in One, As by the celestial host, Let thy will on earth be done : Praise by all to thee be giv'n, Glorious Lord of earth and heav'n. 2 If so poor a worm as I May to thy great glory hve, All my actions sanctify, All my words and thoughts receive; Claim me, for thy service claim All I have and all 1 ai 3 Take my soul and body's pow'rs ! Take my mem'ry. mind and will, All my goods and all my hours, All I know and all 1 f e i ; All I think, or speak, or do ; Take my heart — but make it new ! 4 Now, 0 God, thine own 1 am ; Now I give thee back thine own; Freedom, friends, and health and fame, Consecrate to thee alone ; Thine I live, thrice happy I : Happier still if thine I die.* TTjcw Not ashamed of Christ. L. M. 1 TESUS ! and shall it ever be, *J A mortal man asham'd of thee! Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 2 Asham'd of Jesus ! sooner far Let ev'ning blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus ! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon : 282 CHRISTIAN EXPEHIKNCE. 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, Bright Morning Star! bid darkness flee. i Asham'd of Jesus ! that dear friend On whom my hopes of heav'n depend! No; when I blush — be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 5 Asham'd of Jesus ! yes, I may When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then I boast a Savior slain ! And, oh, may this my glory be, That Christ is not asham'd of me ! 44 £) World renounced. P.M. 8.8.6.8.8.6. L rPELL me no more of earthly toys, -A Of sinful mirth and carnal joys, (The things I lov'd before :) Let me but view my Savior's face, And feel his animating grace, And I desire no more. 2 Tell me no more of praise and wealth, Of careless ease and blooming health, For they have all their snares ; Let me but know my sins forgiv'n, And see my name enroll'd in heav'n, And I am free from cares. 3 Tell me no more of lofty tow'rs, Delightful gardens, fragrant bow'rs, For these are trifling things; The Little room for me design'd, Will suit as well my easy mind, As palaces of kings. 1 Tell ni(3 no more of crowding guests, Of gaudy dress, and sumptuous feasts, Extravagance and waste : CHRISTIAN EXHBRBBNGB. 283 My little table, only spread With wholesome herbs and wholesome bread, Will better suit my taste. 5 Give me a Bible in my hand, A heart to read and understand This sure, unerring word; Fd urge no company to stay, But sit alone from day to day, Conversing with the Lord. ' J.'JL 1 Welcoming the cross. P. M. 7s. 1 TPIS my happiness below, -L Not to live without the cross; But the Savior's power to know, Sanctifying ev'ry loss : Trials must and will befall; But — with humble faith to see Love inscrib'd upon them all — This is happiness to me. 2 God, in Isr'el, sows the seeds Of affliction, pain, and toil: These spring up, and choke the weeds Which would else o'erspread the soil. Trials make the promise sweet; Trials give new life to prayer; Trials bring me to his feet, — Lay me low and keep me there.* ^X JL'J Prayer answered by crosses. L. JM. 1 T ASK'D the Lord that I might grow A In faith, and love, and ev'ry grace, Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 2 'Twas he who taught me thus to pray, And he, I trust, has answer'd prayer: But it has been in such a way As almost drove me to despair. 3 I hop'd that in some favor'd hour At once he'd answer my request, 284 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. And by his love's constraining pow'r Subdue in}' sins and give me rest. 4 Instead of this. he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart, And let the angry pow'rs of hell Assault my soul in ev'ry part. 5 Yea, more, with his own hand he seem'd Intent to aggravate my woe, Cross'd all the fair designs I schem'd, Blasted my gourds and laid me low. 6 "Lord, why is this?" I trembling cried, "Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death?" "Tis in this way," the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and faith! 7 "These inward trials I employ, From self and pride to set thee free, And break thy schemes of earthly joy, That thou may'st seek thine all in me." Christian holiness. L. M. 446 1 ^0 let our lips and lives express £5 The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine ! 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Savior God, When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the pow'r of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride; While justice, temp'rance, truth and love Our inward piety approve, i Religion bears our spirits up. Whilst we expect, that blessed hope, The bright appearance pf the Lord, And faith stands Leaning on his word. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 285 4r4t I The Christian pilgrimage. L. M. 1 "T¥TE'VE no abiding city here," ▼ ▼ This may distress the worldly mind; But should not cost a saint a tear, Who hopes a better rest to find. 2 "We've no abiding city here," Sad truth, were this to be our home; But let this thought our spirits cheer, "We seek a city yet to come." 3 "We've no abiding city here," Then let us live as pilgrims do; Let not the world our rest appear, But let us haste from all below. 4 " We've no abiding city here," We seek a city out of sight, Zion its name, — the Lord is there, — It shines with everlasting light. 5 0 sweet abode of peace and love, Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest! Had I the pinions of the dove, I'd flee to thee, and be at rest. 6 But hush, my soul, nor dare repine! The time my God appoints is best: While here, to do his will be mine; And his to fix my time of rest. '\_ JLO Longing for our heavenly home. L. M. 1 ^\ ZION, when I think of thee, v./ I wish for pinions like a dove, And mourn to think that I should be So distant from the place I love. 2 An exile here, and far from home, For Zion's sacred walls I sigh; Thither the ransom' d nations come, And see the Savior eye to eye. 3 While here I walk on hostile ground, The few that I can call my friends, 286 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. Are like myself, with fetters bound, And weariness our steps attends. 4 But yet we shall behold the day When /ion's children shall return, Our sorrows then shall flee away, And we shall never, never mourn. 5 The hope that such a day will come Makes e'en the exile's portion sweet; Though now we wander far from home, In Zion soon we all shall meet, 4:4:9 Following Christ. L. M, 1 TESUS, ni}' all, to heav'n is gone, *J He whom I fix my hopes upon; His track I see — and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view; — 2 The way the holy prophets went, The road that leads from banishment; The King's highway of holiness — I'll go ; for all his paths are peace. 3 This is the way I long have sought, And mourn'd because I found it not; My grief and burthen long has been. That I was not releas'd from sin. 4 The more I strove against its pow'r, I sinifd and stumbled but the more; Till late I heard my Savior say. "Come hither, soul; 1 am the way." 5 Lo, glad I come, and thou, dear Lamb, Shalt take me to thee as 1 am: Nothing but sin 1 thee can give, othiag but love do 1 receive. ^ 0 Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Savior I have found; I'll [joint to thy redeeming blood. And say. " Behold the way to God," CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE, 287 4rfj' / Tk&narrow way* L*. M, 1 X1THAT thousands never knew the road! ▼ ▼ Whafcthousands hate it when 'tis known ! None but JiJte upright and sincere Will «eek or choose it for their own. 2 A thousand ways in ruin end, One only leads to joy on high; By that my willing steps ascend, Pleas'd with a journey to the sky. 3 No more I ask, or hope to find Delight or happiness below ; Sorrow may well possess the mind That feeds where thorns and thistles grow. 4 The joy that fades is not for me, I seek immortal joys above; There glory, without end, shall be The bright reward of faith and love.* 4tf)J Seeking abetter country. P..M. 8.8.6.8.8.6. 1 TTOW happy is the pilgrim's lot, -tX How free from ev'ry anxious thought, From worldly hope and fear! Confin'd to neither court nor cell, His soul disdains on earth to dwell, He only sojourns here. 2 Though I no foot ofland possess, Nor cottage in this wilderness, A poor way-faring man: I lodge awhile in tents below, Or gladly wander to and fro Till I my Canaan gain. 3 Nothing on^ earth I call my own; A stranger to the world unknown, ■ I all their goods despise: I trample on their whole delight, And seek a city out of sight — - A city in the skies. 288 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE! 4 There is my house and portion fair, My treasure and my heart are there, And my abiding borne : For me my elder brethren stay, And angels beckon me away. And Jesus bids me come'! 5 1 come, thy servant. Lord, replies, I come, to meet thee in the ski And claim my heav'nly rest! Now let the pUgrim's journey end; v. 0 my Savior, brother, friend, eive me to thy breast! 452 Grateful recollection* on tjie journey of life. 1 . JV1. 1 /HOME, thou fount of ev'ry blessing, ^y Tune niybearC to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasin Call for songs of loudest praise: Teach me some melodious measure, Sung bv flaming tongues above; Fill my soul with sacred pleasure, While I sing redeeming love. 2 Here I raise mine Ebenezor, Hither by thy help I've come, And I hope, by thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home : Jesus sought me wMien a stranger, Wand'nng from the fold of God; He, to save my soul from danger, Interposal his prerious blood. 3 0! to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constraint to be! Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wand'ring heart to thee! Prone to wander. Lord, I feel it; Prone to leave the God I love — Sere's my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it from thy courts above. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 289 *-j:?Jm) Rejoicing in hope, t. JV1. 7.7.7./. 1 pHILDREN of the heav'nly King, v_y As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Savior's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 Ye are traveling home to God, In the way the fathers trod ; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 3 0, ye banish'd seed, be glad ! Christ our advocate is made ; Us to save, our flesh assumes — Brother to our souls becomes. 4 Shout, ye little flock, and blest; You on Jesus' throne shall rest : There your seat is now prepar'd — There your kingdom and reward.* 5 Lord, submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. •JrO-Jt Following Christ. C. M. 1 /^kUR country is Immanuel's ground, ^J We seek that promis'd soil: The songs of Zion cheer our hearts, While strangers here we toil. 2 Oft do our eyes with joy o'erflow, And oft are bathYl in tears ; Yet naught but heav'n our hopes can raise, And naught but sin our fears. 3 The flow'rs, that spring along the road, We scarcely stoop to pluck ; . We walk o'er beds of shining ore, Nor waste one anxious look. 4 We tread the path our Master trod; We bear the cross he bore ; ) N 19 290 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. And ev'ry thorn, that wounds our feet, His temples pierc'jd before. 5 Our pow'rs are oft dissolv'd away In ecstasies of love ; And, while our bodies wander here, Our souls are fix'd above.* HttJfJ Christ a guide through death to glory. P. M 1 fS UIDE me, 0 thou great Jehovah ! vX Pilgrim through this barren land ; I am weak, but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open thou the crystal fountain. Whence the healing streams do How, Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through : Strong Deliv'rer, Be thou still my strength and shield. 3 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 I will ever give to thee. 4rf)*) The Christian pilgrim's evening < I- M. 1 rpilE sun is fast descending JL His circuit from on high ; The shades of eve are Mending With yonder distant sky; Soon will the landscape vanish, And sable darkness banish These scenes from mortal eye. 2 Thus too our days are ending, The race will soon be run. Our sun is fasl descending; Our work is almost done, CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 291 Soon will our Master greet us, And heav'nly legions meet us To waft us to our home. 3 Then, pilgrims ! come, delay not On this unfriendly ground, And in the desert say not That you have Canaan found. The fiery pillar leads us, The promis'd manna feeds us, But barren is the ground. 4 Come, tune the harp to gladness, A song of Zion sing; Away with thoughts of sadness, We'll praise our heav'nly King. Our trials and our crosses, Our suff 'rings and our losses But keep us near to him. 5 But, Zion ! wThen wTe raise thee A song in distant lands, That harp that fain would praise thee Falls tuneless from our hands : Our hearts, distress'd and lonely, Can leap for gladness only In thy dear happy land. ^jtfj | The Christian voyage. Ju. JM. 1 HP HE Christian navigates a sea A Where various forms of death appear ; Nor skill, alas ! nor powTer has he, Aright his dang'rous course to steer. 2 Sometimes there lies a treach'rous rock Beneath the surface of the wrave ! He strikes, but yet survives the shock, For Jesus is at hand to save. 3 But hark, the midnight tempest roars ! He seems forsaken and alone ; But Jesus, whom he then implores, Unseen, preserves and leads him on. 292 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 4 On the smooth surface of the deep Without a fear he sometimes lies; The danger then is lest he sleep, And ruin seize him by surprise. 5 His destin'd land he sometimes sees, And thinks his toils will soon be o'er ; Expects some favorable breeze Will waft him quickly to the shore. 6 But sudden clouds obstruct his view, And he enjoys the sight no more ; Nor does he now believe it true That he had even seen the shore. 7 Though fear his heart should overwhelm, He 11 reach the port for which he's bound ; For Jesus holds and guides the helm. And safety is where he is found. 4fccJO Afflictions and death under Providence, 0. M. 1 ^VTOT from the dust affliction grows, i-^l Nor troubles rise by chance; Yet we are born to care and woes, A sad inheritance. 2 As sparks break out from burning coals, And still are upwards borne, So grief is rooted in our souls, And man grows up to mourn. 3 Yet with my God I leave my cause, And trust his promis'd grace ; He rules me by his well-known laws Of love and righteousness. 4 Not all the pains that e'er I bore Shall spoil my future peace ; For death and hell can do no more Than what my Father please. -]-')») S&tetifitd affliction. L. M. 1 TjiATHER! 1 bless thy gentle hand; 1 How kind was thy chastising rod, That Cored my conscience to a stand, And brought my wand'riug soul to God CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 293 2 Foolish and vain I went astray, Before I felt thy scourging, Lord ! I left my guide and lost my way ; But now I love and keep thy word. 3 Tis good for me to wear the yoke, For pride is apt to rise and swell; 'Tis good to bear my Father's stroke, That I may learn his statutes well. 4 The law that issues from thy mouth, Shall raise my cheerful passions more Than all the treasure of the south, Or western hills of golden ore. 5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame, Thy spirit form'd my soul within : Teach me to know thy wondrous name, And guard me safe from death and sin. 6 Then all that love and fear the Lord, At my salvation shall rejoice ; For I have trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. 4tO\y Sowing in tears. L. M . 1 rpHE darken' d sky, how thick it low'rs ! -L Troubled with storms and big with show'rs. No cheerful gleam of light appears, But nature pours forth all her tears. 2 Yet let the sons of grace revive : God bids the soul that seeks him, live ; And, from the gloomiest shade of night, Calls forth a morning of delight. 3 The seeds of ecstasy unknown Are in these water'd furrows sown : See the green blades, how thick they rise, And with fresh verdure bless our eyes ! 4 In secret foldings they contain Unnumber'd ears of golden grain; And heav'n shall pour its beams around, Till the ripe harvest load the ground. 294 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 5 Then shall the trembling mourner come. And find his sheaves and bring them home; The voice, long broke with sighs, shall sing Till heav'n with hallelujahs ring. 4ul Affliction sanctified. C. M. 1 A FFLICTION is a stormy deep, ^\. Where wave resounds to wave ; Though o'er my head the billows roll, I know the Lord can save. 2 The hand that now withholds my joys Can reinstate my peace ; And he who bade the tempest roar, Can bid that tempest cease. o In the dark watches of the night, I'll count his mercies o'er ; I'll praise him for ten thousand past, And humbly sue for more. 4 When darkness and when sorrows rose And press'd on every side, The Lord has still sustain'd my steps, And still has been my guide. 5 Here wall I rest, and build my hopes, Nor murmur at his rod ; He's more than all the world to me, My health, my life, my God ! 4ti)2 my fortitude. C. M, 1 A M I a soldier of the cross, ~±\. A follower of the Lamb ? And shall 1 fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies, On flow'ry beds of ease ? While others fought to win the prize, And sail'd through bloody seas. 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? 46 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 295 Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God ? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; Increase my courage, Lord ! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die ; They see the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thine armies shine In robes of vict'ry through the skies, The glory shall be thine. *} Watchfulness and prayer inculcated. O. JM. 1 IV/TY soul, be on thy guard; JxL Ten thousand foes arise ; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 0 watch, and fight, and pray ; The battle ne'er give o'er ; Renew it boldly ev'ry day, And help divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the vie fry won, Nor lay thine armor down : Thine arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. 4 Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God ; He '11 take thee, at thy parting breath, To his divine abode. rJblj'jt Pleading with God under affliction. 0. M. I "Yf^HY should a living man complain * ▼ Of deep distress within, Since ev'ry sigh and ev'ry pain Is but the fruit of sin ? 296 CHRISTIAN" EXPERIENCE. 2 No, Lord, I'll patiently submit, Nor ever dare rebel ; And yet I may, here at thy feet, My painful feelings tell. 3 Thou seest what floods of sorrow rise, And beat upon my soul ; One trouble to another cries, Billows on billows roll. 4 From fear to hope, from hope to fear, My sinking soul is tost, Till I am tempted, in despair, To give up all for lost. 5 Yet through the stormy clouds I look Once more to thee my God : 0 fix my feet upon a rock Beyond the raging flood. 6 One look of mercy from thy face Will set my heart at ease ; One all-commanding word of grace Will make the tempest cease. 465 I4fi a desert. C. M 1 "Y^THEN night descends in sable guise, ▼ ▼ And spreads her gloom around, To close the weary trav'ler's eyes, And rest him on the ground, 2 Amidst the dreary desert wide, The wand'rer faints to hear The wild alarm on ev'ry side, Which speaks some danger near. 3 So in the wilderness of life, Whene'er afflictions come, We sink, as in a night of grief, Far from our sheltering home. 4 The tempter's, like a lion'a roar, Sounds through the vale abroad; Then let ns watch, and evermore Depend upon our Gtod. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 297 5 From ev'ry other help afar, And left without a friend, God is a helper ever near, And faithful to the end. •^iDO 7Jie confidence of ike Christian. 0. M. 1 X¥^HEN I can read my title clear ▼ ▼ To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to ev'ry fear And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And hellish darts be hufl'd, Then I can smile at Satan's rage And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall, May I but safely reach my ho vie, My God, my heav'n, my all. 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul In seas of heav'nly rest ; And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. Mansions in heaven. L. M. 467 1 TTOW do thy mercies close me round! -CI For ever be thy name ador'd ; I blush in all things to abound — The servant is above his Lord ! 2 Inur'd to poverty and pain, A suffering life my Master led : The Son of God, the Son of man, He had not where to lay his head. 3 But lo ! a place he hath prepared For me, whom watchful angels keep ; Yea, he himself becomes my guard ; He smoothes my bed and gives me sleep. 4 Jesus protects; my fears, begone : AY hat can the Rock of ages move ! Safe in thine arms I lay me down, Thine everlasting arms of love * v 2 298 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 5 I rest beneath th' Almighty's shade, My uricls expire, my troubles cease ; Thou. Lord, on whom my soul is stay'd, Wilt keep me still in perfect peace. 6 Me for thine own thou lov'st to take In ttme and in eternity; Thou never, never wilt forsake A helpless worm that trusts in thee. 4ti)0 It s1ki.11 !»' well with therighfants. b. M. iW HAT cheering words are these ! Their sweetness who can tell? In time and to eternity, 'Tis with the righteous well. 2 In ev'ry state secure, Kept by Jehovah's eye, 'Tis well with them while life endures, And well wThen call'd to die. 3 'Tis wrell when joys arise, 'Tis well when sorrows flow; 'Tis well Avhen darkness veils the skies, And strong temptations blow. 4 'Tis w^ell when on the mount They feast on dying love ; And 'tis as well, in God's account, When they the furnace prove. 5 'Tis wTell when at his throne They wrestle, weep, and pray ; 'Tis well when at his feet they groan, Yet bring their wants away. 6 'Tis well When Jesus calls. From earth and sin. arise, Join with the hosts of virgin souls, Made to salvation wise. Christ our re) Ju. M. 469 1 / U)\) of my life, whose gracious pow'r vX Through various deaths my soul hath led, Or turn'd aside the fatal hour, Or lifted up my sinking head! CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 299 2 In all my ways thy hand I own, Thy ruling providence I see : Assist me still my course to run, And still direct my paths to thee. 3 Whither, 0 whither should I fly, But to my loving Savior's breast ; Secure within thine arms to lie, And safe beneath thy wings to rest? 4 I have no skill the snare to shun, But thou, 0 Christ ! my wisdom art : I ever into ruin run, But thou art greater than my heart. 5 Foolish, and impotent, and blind, Lead me a way I have not known ; Bring me where I my heav'n may find, The heav'n of loving thee alone. 6 Enlarge my heart to make thee room ; Enter, and in me ever stay ; The crooked then shall straight become, The darkness shall be lost in day. Future blessedness anticipated. C M. I). 470 1 AND let this feeble body fail Xj^ And let it faint or die ; My soul shall quit the mournful vale And soar to worlds on high : Shall join the disembodied saints, And find its long-sought rest, That only bliss for which it pants, In the Redeemer's breast. 2 In hope of that immortal crown, I now the cross sustain, And gladly wander up and down, And smile at toil and pain: I suffer on my three-score years Till my Deliv'rev come, And wipe away his servant's tears And take his exile home. 300 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 3 0 what has Jesue bought for me ! Before my ravish'd eyes Rivers of life divine I - And trees of paradise ! I see a world of spirits bright, Who taste the pleasures there! They all are iroVd in spotless white, And conqu'ring palms they bear. 4 0 what are all my sufferings here, If, Lord, thou count me meet With that enraptur'd host t' appear, And worship at thy feet! Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again In that eternal day. 4-/1 Safety in God. . L. M, 1 /COURAGE, my soul! while God is near, V_y What enemy hast thou to fear? How canst thou want a sure defence, Whose refuge is Omnipotence ? 2 Though thickest dangers crowd my way, My God can chase my fears away; My steadfast heart on him relies, And all those dangers still defies. 3 Though billows after billows roll, To overwhelm my sinking soul, Finn as a rock my faith shall stand, Upheld by God's almighty hand. 4 In life, his presence is my aid ; In death, 'twill guide me through the shade, Chase all my rising fears away. And turn my darkness into day. —J- | £ Qod's presence is light, C JM. 1 ^\fV God, the spring of all my joys, 1>1 The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 301 2 In darkest shades, if be a;*;*' ar, My dawning is begun; He is my soul's sweet morning star, And he my rising sun. 3 The op'ning heav'ns around ine shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows his heart is 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 T embrace my dearest Lord. 5 Fearless of hell ?md ghastly death, I'd break through ev'ry foe; The wings of love and arms of faith Should bear me conqu'ror through. / c) God our only trust. Ju. JM. 4 1 A/TY spirit looks to God alone; ItL My rock and refuge is his throne : In all my fears, in all my straits, My soul on his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways, Pour out your hearts before his face : When helpers fail, and foes invade, God is our all-suflicient aid. 3 False are the men of high degree, The baser sort are vanity; Laid in the balance, both appear Light as a puff of empty air. 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, Nor set your heart on glitt'ring dust; Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke, And not believe what God hath spoke? 5 Once has his awful voice declared, Once and again my ears have heard, "All power~is his eternal due: He must be fear'd and trusted too." 302 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. G For sov'reign power reigns not alone, Grace is a partner of the throne: Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. Meditations on Jkdure glpry. C JM. 474 1 5rf^IS sweet to rest in lively hope J- That when my change shall come, Angels will hover round my bed, And wraft my spirit home ! 2 There shall my disimprison d soul Behold him and adore ; Be with his likeness satisfied, And grieve and sin no more. 3 Shall see him wear that very flesh On which my guilt was lain; His love intense, his merit fresh, As though but newly slain. 4 Soon too my slumb'ring dust shall hear The trumpet's quick'ning sound ; And by my Savior's power rebuilt, At his right hand be found. 5 These eyes shall see him in that day, The God that died for me! And all my rising bones shall say, Lord, who is like to thee! 6 If such the views which grace unfolds, Weak as it is below, What raptures must the church above, In Jesus' presence, know!* 47.) ul happy on a deatirbed. V. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7 1 l^V'RY moment brings me nearer J J To my long-sought rest above; Higher mounts my soul and higher — 0 how happy to remove ; Then, for ever, Shall 1 sing redeeming love. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 303 :2 Soon shall I be gone to glory — Join the bright, angelic race, There repeat the pleasing story — I was sav'd by sovereign grace : And for ever View my loving Savior's face. 0 Though my burden sore oppress me, ' And I shrink beneath my pain, Jesus Christ will soon release me, And your loss will be my gain : Precious Savior, With my Lord I shall remain. ^ | \) A view of the heavenly Canaan. C JM. 1 fXN Jordan's stormy banks I stand, V_/ And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. 2 0 the transporting, rapt'rous scene, That rises to my sight! Sweet fields array d in living green, And rivers of delight! 3 There gen'rous fruits, that never fail, On trees immortal grow; There rocks and hills, and brooks and vales With milk and honey flow. 4 All o'er those wide extended plains Shines one eternal day ; There God the Son for ever reigns, And scatters night away. 5 No chilling winds nor pois'nous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, Are felt and fear'd no more. 6 When shall I reach that happy place, And be for ever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in his bosom rest? 304 CHRISTIAN EXPEDIENCE. 7 FilVd with delight, my raptur'd soul Would here do longer si Though Jordan's waves around me roll, Fearless I'd launch away. 477 T Longing for h. I . M. as 112. 0 languish for his native air Can the poor Wand'ririg exile cease? The tir'd, his wish of rest forbear? The tortur'd, help desiring ease? The slave, no more for freedom sigh? Or I no longer pine to die? 2 As shipwreck'd mariners desire, With eager grasp, to reach the shore; As hirelings long t obtain their hire, And vet'rans wish their warfare o'er; I languish from this earth to tlee, And gasp for — immortality. 3 To heav'n I lift my mournful eyes, And all within me groans, " How long?" 0 were I landed in the skies! The bitter loss, the cruel wrong, Should there no more my soul molest, Or break my everlasting rest.* 478 Tlw dying Christum. P. M. 8. 7. 8. 7.8.7.8.7. 1 T ESUS, help thy falling creature! *' Conqu'ror of the world thou art! Stronger than the foe, and greater Than this poor rebellious heart : Pow'r, I know, to thee is given, Pow'r to sentence or release, Pow'r to shut or open heaven; Thou alone hast all the key-. 2 Open, then, in great compassion, Open mercy's door to mo. Out of mighty tribulation Bring me forth thy face to see; CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 305 0 cut short my days of mourning, Quickly to my rescue come; Let me joyfully returning Reach my everlasting home. 3 Hear me, Lord, myself bemoaning, Banish'd from my native place, Languishing for God, and groaning To appear before thy face : From this bodily oppression . Set my earnest spirit free, Give me now the full pc session, Let me now thy glory see.* <-£ J \j Desiring to depart aiul lo ue loith Christ. L, JM. 1 \\THILE on the verge of life I stand, ▼ ▼ And view the scene on either hand, My spirit struggles with my clay, And longs to wing its flight away. 2 Where Jesus dwells my soul would be, And faints my much-lov'd Lord to see: Earth, twine no more about my heart! For 'tis far better to depart. 3 Come, ye angelic envoys ! come, And lead the willing pilgrim home; Ye know the way to Jesus' throne, — Source of my joys, and of your owTn. 4 That blissful interview, how sweet! To fall transported at his feet! Rais'd in his arms, to view7 his face, Through the full beamings of his grace! 5 As with a seraph's voice to sing! To fly as on a cherub's wing! Performing, with unwearied hands, The present Savior's high commands. 6 Yet, with these prospects full in sight, We'll wait thy signal for the flight; For, wThile thy service we pursue. We find a heav'n in all we do. 20 306 CHRIST] • RIEN( E. X>0 The dying Christian. L. M. 480 1 HP .HE hour of my departure's come; JL I hear the voice thai calls me home; At last, 0 Lord! let trouble cease, And let thy servant die in peace. 2 The race appointed I have run; The combat s o'er, the prize is won; And now my witness is oti high, And now my record's in the sky. 3 Not in mine innocence I trust; I bow before thee in the dust ; And through my Savior's blood alone, I look for mercy at thy throne. 4 I come, I come at thy command; I give my spirit to thy hand; Stretch forth thine everlasting arms, And shield me in the last alarms !* Support in Death. 7s & 4. 481 1 XVTHEN the vale of death appears, — ▼ ▼ Faint and cold this mortal clay, — Kind Forerunner! soothe my fears. Light me through the darksome way; Break the shadows, Usher in eternal day. 2 Upward from this dying state Bid my wailing soul aspire; Open thou the crystal gate; To thy praise attune my lyre: Then, triumphant, I will join th' immortal choir. 3 When the mighty trumpet blown, Shall the judgment-dawn proclaim, From the central, burning throne, Mid creation's final llame, With the ransom'd. Thou wilt own my worthless name. THE MEANS OF GRACE. 307 4rO w Dying saint to his soul. a . 'JM. 1 T^ITAL spark of heav'nly flame ! ▼ Quit, 0 quit this mortal frame : Trembling, hoping, ling'ring, flying, 0, the pain, the bliss of dying ! Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife, And let me languish into life. 2 Hark ! they whisper, angels say, " Sister spirit, come away !" What is this absorbs me quite ? Steals my senses, shuts my sight, Drowns my spirit, draws my breath ? Tell me, my soul, can this be death ? 3 The world recedes, it disappears ! Heav'n opens on my eyes — my ears With sounds seraphic ring ! Lend, lend your wings, I mount ! I fly ! 0 grave, where is thy victory ? 0 death, where is thy sting ? THE MEANS OF GRACE. $g^See hymns from 1 to 12 inclusive. ntOO Pray without ceasing. L. JM. 1 T)RAY'R was appointed to convey JL The blessings God designs to give ; Long as they live, should Christians pray, For only while they pray, they live. 2 The Christian's heart his pray'r indites, He speaks as prompted from within ; The Spirit his petition writes, And Christ receives, and gives it in. 3 And shall we in dead silence lie, When Christ stands waiting for our pray'r? My soul, thou hast a friend on high; Arise, and try thine inf rest there. 308 THE MEANS OF GRACE. 4 Tf pains afflict, or wrongs oppress — If cares distract, arrears dismay — If guilt deject — if sin distress. The remedy's before thee — pray. 5 Tis pray'r supports the soul that's weak; Though thought be broken — language lame, Pray, if thou canst, or canst not speak, But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 4S4 bO"i Exhortation to prayer. L. M. 1 T^THAT various hindrances we meet ▼ ▼ In coming to a mercy-seat ! Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r, But wishes to be often there ! 2 Pray'r makes the darken'd cloud withdraw, Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw — Gives exercise to faith and love — Brings ev'ry blessing from above. 3 Restraining pray'r, we cease to fight; Pray'r makes the Christian's armor bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 4 Have you no words ? ah ! think again : Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's car With the sad tale of all your care. 5 Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To heav'n in supplication sent — Your cheerful songs should oft'ner be, "Hear what the Lord has done for me !" 4r;0') Importunate prayer prevalent vrith Qod. fe. J>1. 1 rpiIK Lord, who truly knows A The heart of ev'ry saint, Invites us by his holy word To pray and never faint. 2 He bows his gracious ear; We never plead in vain ; PRAYER. 309 Yet we must wait till he appear, And pray, and pray again. 3 Though unbelief suggest, Why should we longer wait ? He bids us never give him rest, But be importunate. 4 'Twas thus a widow poor, Without support or friend, Beset the unjust judge's door, And gain'd at last her end. 5 And shall not Jesus hear His children when they cry ? Yes, though he may awhile forbear, He'll not their suit deny. 6 Then let us earnest be, And never faint in pray'r ; He loves our importunity, And makes our cause his care. 486 Private devotion. 0. M. 1 T^ATHER Divine, thy piercing eye J- Sees through the darkest night: In deep retirement thou art nigh, With heart-discerning sight. 2 There may thy piercing eye survey My solemn homage paid, With ev'ry mornings dawning ray, And ev'ry evening's shade. 3 0 let thine own celestial fire The incense still inflame ; While my warm vows to thee aspire Through my Redeemer's name. 4 So shall the visits of thy love My soul in secret bless; So shalt thou deign in worlds above. Thy suppliant to confess. 310 THE MEANS OF GRACE. 4o / Behohl he prayeth. C. M. ]p RAY'R is the soul's sincere desire, Otter'd or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden lire That trembles in the breast. 2 Pray'r is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear ; The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near. . 3 Pray'r is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Pfhy'v the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high. 4 Pray'r is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air. His watch-word at the gate of death — He enters heav'n with pray'r. 5 Pray'r is the contrite sinner's voice Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And say, " Behold, he prays." 488 Social prayer. L). M. 8.8.6.8.8.6. 1 " TTTHERE two or three together meet, ▼ ▼ 'My love and mercy to repeat, And toll what I have done, There will 1 be," saith God, "to bl( And evYy burden'd soul recire Who worships at my throne.'-' 2 Make one in this assembly, Lord; Speak to each hear! some cheering word To sot the Spirit fre«e : Impart a kind oolostial showY, And grani that wo may spend an hour In fellowship with thro. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 311 Reviewing the mercies of God. 0. M. 489 1 TMIN would my soul with wonder trace -A? Thy mercies, 0 my Grod ; And tell the riches of thy grace — The merits of thy blood. 2 With Israel's King, my heart would cry, While I review thy ways, Tell me, my Savior, who am I, That I should see thy face ? 3 Form'd by thy hand, and form'd for thee, I would be ever thine : My Savior, make my spirit free, With beams of mercy shine. 4 Fain would my soul with rapture dwell On thy redeeming grace ; 0 for a thousand tongues to tell My dear Redeemer's praise. 490 Delight in worship. L. M. 1 -THAR from my thoughts, vain world, begone, -T Let my religious hours alone : Fain would my eyes my Savior see ; I wait a visit, Lord, from thee. 2 My heart grows warm with holy fire, And kindles with a pure desire ; Come, my dear Jesus, from above, And feed my soul with heav'nly love. 3 Bless'd Jesus, what delicious fare ! How sweet thine entertainments are ! Never did angels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love. 4 Hail, great Immanuel, all divine ! In thee thy Father's glories shine ; Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest one That eves have seen, or angels known. ppearl THE MEANS OF G* \< The happiness of humble worship, li. M. 1 T TOW lovely, how divinely sweet, Al 0 Lord, thy sacred courts appe; Fain would my longing passions meet The glories of thy presence there. 2 0 blest the men, blest their employ Whom thine indulgent favors raise To dwell in those abodes of joy, And sing thy never-ceasing praise. 3 One day within thy sacred gate Affords more real joy to me Than thousands in the tents of state ; The meanest place is bliss with thee. 4 God is a sun ; our brightest day From his reviving presence flows ; God is a shield through all the way, To guard us from surrounding foes. 5 0 Lord of hosts, thou God of grace, How blest, divinely blest, is he Who trusts thy love and seeks thy face, And fixes all his hopes on thee ! 492 Prayer for the divine presence, L. M. 1 TT7"11 ERE two or three, with sweet accord, ▼ ▼ Obedient to their aov'reign Lord, Meet to recounl his acts of grace. And oiler solemn pray'r and praise; 2 u* There," says the Savior, bw will I be, Amid this little company ; To them unveil my smiling lace, And shed my glories round the place." 3 We meet at thy command, dear Lord, Relying on thy faithful word : Now send thy Spirit from above. Now fill our hearts with beav'nly love. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 313 <-f>rO For public worship. 0. M. 1 r\ LORD, our languid souls inspire, V^ For here we trust thou art! Send down a coal of heav'nly fire To warm each waiting heart. 2 Show us some tokens of thy love, Our fainting hope to raise; And pour thy blessing from above, That we may render praise. 3 Within these walls, let holy peace, And love and concord dwell; Here give the troubled conscience ease, The wounded spirit heal. 4 The feeling heart, the melting eye, The humble mind bestow; Arid shine upon us from on high, To make our graces grow. 5 May we in faith receive thy word, In faith present our pray'rs ; And in the presence of our Lord Unbosom all our cares. 6 And may the gospel's joyful sound, Enforc'd by mighty grace, Awaken sinners all around To come and fill the place. rtt/"db Before sermon. L. M. 1 HPHY presence, gracious God, afford, A Prepare us to receive thy word ; Now let thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixt with what we hear. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopes above: With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us the sacred word apply, With sov'reign pow'r and energy ; 314 THE MEA\> OF GRACE. And may we, in thy faith and fear. Reduce to practice whal we bear. 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal; Teach us to know and do thy will ; Thy saying pow'r and love display, And guide ns to the realm- of day. ^t^Jp) Before .v tr iii" /'. I 1 TESUS, thou dear redeeming Lord, *J Thy blessing we implore ; Open the door to preach thy word. The great, effectual door. 2 Gather the outcasts in. and save From sin and Satan's power! And let them now acceptance have, And know their gracious hour. 3 Lover of souls ! thou know'st to prize What thou hast bought so dear; Come, then, and in thy people's eyes With all thy wounds appear! 4 Appear, as when of old contest The suffering Son of God; And let us see thee in thy vesl But newly dipt in blood. 5 The hardness of our hearts remove, Thou who for sin hast died ; Show us the tokens of thy love, Thy W^'i. thy hands, thy side. ^X*M) rrm/rr Jnr the Spirit* 9 infix y 1 TX thy great name, O Lord, we come. A To worship at thy feet : O pour thy Holy Spirit down On all that now shall meet. 2 We come to hear Jehovah speak, To hear the Savior's voice : Thy lace and favor, Lord, we seek, Now make our hearts rejoice. prnuc wi jsirip. 815 3 Tench us to pray and praise, and hear And understand thy word ; To feel thy blissful presence near, And trust our living Lord. t Here let thy pow'r and grace be felt; Thy love and mercy known; Our icy hearts, dear Jesus, melt. And break this flinty stone. 5 Let sinners, Lord, thy goodness prove, And saints rejoice in thee; Let rebels be subdued by love, And to the Savior flee. 6 This house with grace and glory fill, This congregation bless ; Thy gueat salvation now reveal, Thy glorious righteousness. 41) / l tumble request. P.M. 7.7.7 7. 1 1 " ORD, we come before thee now, JlJ At thy feet we humbly bow; 0 do not our suit disdain ; Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain; 2 In thine own appointed way, Xow we seek thee, here we stay; Lord, we cannot let thee go Till a blessing thou bestow. I 3 Send some message from thy word That may joy and peace afford; Let thy Spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart, 4 Comfort those who weep and mourn, Let the time of joy return ; Those who are cast down, lift up; Make them strong in faith and hope, 5 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind ; Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in thee. 31G the means OP GRACE. *l*/0 Prayer for minister and people. 1 • M. 1 TVEAREST Savior, help thy servant JL/ To proclaim thy wondrous love! Pour thy grace upon this people, That they may thy love approve : Bless, 0 bless them. From thy shining courts above. 2 Now thy gracious word invites them To partake the gospel-feast; Let thy Spirit sweetl}' draw them; Ev'ry soul be Jesus' guest ! 0 receive us, Let us find thy promis'd rest. 4:1)1) Love to the church. S. M. 1 T LOVE thy Zion, Lord ! A The house of thine abode ; The church, 0 blest Redeemer, sav'd With thine own precious blood. 2 I love thy church, 0 God ! Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. 3 If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny. These hands let useful skill forsake, This voice in silence die. 4 If e'er my heart forget Her welfare or her woe, Let ev'ry joy this heari forsake, And evry grief o'erflow. 5 For her my tears shall fall; For her my pray'rs ascend ; To her my cares and toils be giv'n, Till toils and cares shall end. 6 Beyond my highest joy 1 prize her Eeav'iuy ways. Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 317 500 Joy « God's house. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1 "] " ORD of the worlds above, i J How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love, Thine earthly temples are ! To thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires To see my God. 2 0 happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear ! 0 happy men that pay Their constant service there ! They praise thee still ; And happy they, Who love the way To Zion's hill. 3 They go from strength to strength, Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heav'n appears : 0 glorious seat, When God our King Shall thither bring Our willing; feet ! 501 God found in his house. 0. J>1. 1 rPHE Lord in Zion plac'd his name, J- His ark was settled there ; To Zion the whole nation came To worship thrice a year. 2 But we have no such lengths to go, Nor wander far abroad ; Where'er thy saints assemble now There is a house for God. 3 Here, mighty God ! accept our vows ; Here let thy praise be spread : Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 318 THE MK.\\> 0* (iKACE. 4 Here let the Son of David reign, Lei God's Aii-miied shine ; Justice and truth his court maintain With love and pow'r divine. f)U— ic worship, L. M. 1 1" ORD! 'tis a pleasant thing to stand J-^ In gardens planted by thy hand, Let me within thy courts be seen. Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love, Blest with thine influence from above : Not Lebanon, with all its trees, Yields such a comely sight as these. 3 The plants of grace shall ever live; Nature decays, but grace must thrive; Time, that doth all things else impair. Shall make them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age, they show The Lord is holy, just, and true : None that attend his courts shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. f/l/O Preparation for worship. L. JV1. 1 A WAY from ev'ry mortal care, J\- Away from earth, our souls retreat; We leave this worthless world afar. And wait and worship near thy seat. 2 Lord, in the temples of thy grace, Wo bowT before thee and adore; We view the glories of thy face, And learn the wonders of thy pow'r. 3 Whilst hero our various wauls we mourn, United prayVs ascend on high; And faith expects a sure return From him who hoars our feeble cry. 4 Father! my soul would hero abide,; Or, if in v foot must hence depart, Still keep mo. Father, near thy side, Still keep thy dwelling in my heart. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 319 ^J\ J— \- Readiness to serve God in his house. C JV1. 1 T?ARLY, my God, without delay, -Lj I haste to seek thy face; My thirsty spirit feints away, "Without thy cheering grace. 2 So pilgrims on the scorching sand, Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, And they must drink or die. 3 I've seen thy glory and thy pow'r Through all thy temple shine: My God, repeat that heav'nly hour That vision so divine. 4 Not all the blessings of a feast Can please my soul so well, As when thy richer grace I taste, And in thy presence dwell. 5 Not life itself, with all its joys, Can my best passions move, Or raise so high my cheerful voice. As thy forgiving love. t)yjt) The Sabbath preparatory to heaven. L. M. 1 1 ORD of the Sabbath ! hear our vows -L^ On this thy day, in this thy house; And own as grateful sacrifice The songs which from thy church arise. 2 Thine, earthly sabbaths, Lord, we love; But there's a nobler rest above : Thy servants to that rest aspire With ardent hope and strong desire. 3 There languor shall no more oppress; The heart shall feel no more distress; No groans shall mingle with the songs That dwell upon immortal tongues. 4 No gloomy cares shall there annoy, No conscious guilt disturb our joy; 320 THE MEANS OF GRACE. But ev'ry doubt and fear shall cease, And perfect love give perfect peace. 5 When shall that glorious day begin. Beyond the reach of death or sin; Whose sun shall never more decline But with unfading lustre shine ! 500 The sweetness of the Sabbath. L. JM. 1 O WEET is the work, my God, my King! ^ To praise thy name, give thanks and sing; To show thy love by morning light. And talk of all thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest : No mortal care shall fill my breast; My heart shall triumph in the Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word. 3 And I shall share a glorious part, When grace has well-refin'd my heart, When doubts and fears no more remain To break my inward peace again. 4 Then shall I see, and hear and know All I desir'd or wish'd below; And ev'ry pow'r find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. Commemorafirr of the resurrection. 0. JM. 507 1 rpHIS is the day the Lord hath made; JL He calls the hours his own: Let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day arose our glorious Head, And death's dread empire fell; To-day, the saints his triumph spread, And all its wonders tell. 3IIosannah! the anointed King Ascends his destin'd throne: BAPTISM. 321 To God our grateful homage bring, And his Messiah own. 4 Blest be the Lord, who came to men With messages of grace; Who came in God his Father's name To save our sinful race. 5 Hosannah in the highest strains The church on earth can raise ! The highest heav'ns in which he reigns Shall give him nobler praise. {JV/0 The baptism of children. fe. M-. 1 "1 r ORD ! what our ears have heard, JLi Our eyes delighted trace, Thy love in long succession sh nvn To ev'ry faithful race. 2 Our children thou dost claim, And mark them out for thine : Ten thousand blessings to thy name For goodness so divine ! 3 Thy covenant may they keep, And bless the happy bands Which closer still engage our hearts To honor thy commands. 4 How great thy mercies, Lord ! How plenteous is thy grace, Which, in the promise of thy love, Includes our rising race. 5 Our offspring, still thy care, Shall own their father's God, To latest times thy blessings share, And sound thy praise abroad. ZjVJ i) Jesus irwites us to bring our children. 0. JY1. 1 O EE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, £5 With all-engaging charms ! Hark! how he calls the tender lambs, And takes them in his arms ! o2 21 322 Tin: mka.vs of GRACE. 2 "Permit* them to approach, (he cries,) Nor scorn their humble name; It was to save such souls as these, With pow'r and love I came." 3 We bring them, Lord, with grateful hearts, And yield them up to thee; Rejoic'd that we ourselves are thine, Thine let our offspring be !:j: 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear; Ye children, seek his face; And fly, with transport, to receive The gospel of his grace. 5 If orphans they are left behind, Thy care, 0 God! we trust; And let thy promise cheer our hearts, If weeping o'er their dust. fjJLU Children brought to Christ. 0. JM, 1 73EH0LD what condescending love -13 Jesus on earth displays ! To babes and sucklings he extends The riches of his grace. 2 He still the ancient promise keeps, To our forefathers giv'n : Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heav'n. 3 "Permit them to approach, " he cries, "Nor scorn their humble name; For 'twas to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came." 4 We bring; them, Lord, with thankful hearts, And yield them up to thee; Joyful {hat we ourselves are thine, Thine may our offppring be. rj Kindly receive this tender branch, And form his soul lor God ; Baptize him with thy Spirit, Lord, And wash him with thy blood.* iai BAPTISM. 323 Baptism of adults. C M. 1 ' pR0CLAIM?" said Christ, " God's won- JL drous grace To all the sons of men; He who believes and is baptiz'd, Salvation shall obtain." 2 Let plenteous grace descend on those Who, hoping in his word, This day have publicly declar'd, That Jesus is their Lord. 3 With cheerful feet may they go on, And run the Christian race; And in the troubles of the way Find all-sufficient grace. £ And when the awful mesca^e comes To call their souls away, May they be found prepar'd to lire in realms of endless day. Holy dedication to God. P . M . 512' 1 "OAKDON'D through redeeming grar* A Li ihy blessed Son reveal'd; Worshipping before thy face, Lord, to thee ourselves we yield. 2 Thou the saoritfce receive, Humbly offer'd through thy Son; Quicken us in him to live; Lord, in us thy will be done. 3 By the hallow'd outward sign, By the cleansing grace within, Seal, and make us whollj' thine; Wash, and keep us pure from si* 4 Call'd to bear the Christian name. May our vows and life accord; And our ev'ry deed proclaim " Holiness unto the Lord!" 324 THE MEANS <>F GRACE. THE LOBB'fl sri'l'KK. fg^See IL/ m us from 99 to 171 inclusive. tJx& (855) This do in remembrance of me. C. M. 1 A CCORDING to thy gracious word, -^\- In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heav'n shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember thee. 3 Gethsemane can I forget, Or there thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember thee? 4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, 0 Lamb of God, my sacrifice ! I must remember thee. 5 Remember thee, and all thy pains, And all thy love to me; Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and mem ry flee, When thou shalt in thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. ^)J — t The institution of the Lord's Sup '>• M 1 >rr*WAS on that dreadful^ doleful night A When the whole pow'r of darkness rose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betray 'd him to his fo< 2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread, and bless'd, and brake; What love through nil his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spake! the lord's supper. 325 "This is my body broke for sin; Receive and eat the living food:" Then took the cup and bless'd the wine: "'Tis the new cov'nant in my blood." " Do this (he cried) till time shall end, In mem'ry of your dying friend ; Meet at my table and record The love of your departed Lord." 515 Welcome to the (able. CM. 1 HPHIS is the feast of heav'nly wTine, JL And God invites to sup : The juices of the living vine Were press'd to fill this cup. 2 0 bless the Savior, ye that eat, With royal dainties fed ; Not heav'n affords a costlier treat, For Jesus is the bread. 3 The vile, the lost, he calls to them, Ye trembling souls, appear ! The righteous in their own esteem Have no acceptance here. 4 Approach, ye poor, nor dare refuse The banquet spread for you : Dear Savior, this is welcome news, Then I may venture too. 5 If guilt and sin afford a plea, And may obtain a place, Surely the Lord will welcome me, And I shall see his face. 510 Communion at the Lord's table. S. M 1 TESUS invites his saints *J To meet around his board : Here those^he died to save may hold Communion with the Lord. 2 Our heav'nly Father calls Christ and his members one : 32G THE BEANS OF GRACE. We are the children of his love, And he the first-born Son. 3 We are the sev'ral pans Of the same broken bread ; One body, with its sev'ral limbs, But Jesus is the head. 4 Let all our pow'rs be join'd His glorious name to raise; Pleasure and love fill evYy mind, And ev'ry voice be praise ! C J L | .1 8 us the soul's true food. L. JM. 1 TESTIS is gone above the skies, 0 Where our weak senses reach him not; And carnal objects court our eyes. To thrust our Savior from our thought. 2 He knows what wand'ring hearts we have, Apt to forget his lovely face ; And, to refresh our minds, he gave These kind memorials of his grace. 3 The Lord of life his table spread With his own flesh and dying blood; We on the rich provision feed, And taste the wine and bless the God. 4 Let sinful sweets be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem; Christ and his love till ev'ry thought, And faith and hope be fix'd on him. 5 While he is absenl from our sight. Tis to prepare our souls a place; That we may dwell in heav'nw light, And live for ever near his face. t) J o Gkrist our passover. to. JM. 1 I ET all who truly bear 1^ The blooding Savior's name, Their faithful hearts with us prepare, And eat the Paschal Lamb. THE supper. 327 Our passover was slain, At Salem's hallo w'd place, Yet we who in our tents remain, Shall gain his largest grace. This eucharistic feast Our ev'ry want supplies, And still we by his death are blest And share his sacrifice; By faith his flesh we'll eat, Who here his passion show, And God out of his holy seat Shall all his gifts bestow. Who thus our faith employ His suir'rings to record, E'en now we mournfully enjoy Communion with our Lord ; As though we ev'ry one Beneath his cross had stood, And seen him heave, and heard him groan, And felt his gushing blood. 0 God! 'tis finish'cl now! The mortal pang is past ! By faith his head we see him bow, And hear him breathe his last. We too with him are dead, And shall with him arise, The cross on which he bows his head Shall lift us to the skies. 5b) Christ kHown in the breaking of bread. C JVI. 1 i\ THOU who this mysterious bread V.J Didst in Emma us break, Return herewith our souls to feed, And to thy foU'wers speak. 2 Unseal the volume of thy grace, Apply the gospel word;' Open our eyes to see thy face, Our hearts to know thee, Lord. 328 TIIK MEANS OF GRACE. 3 Of thlee we still commune, and mourn Till thou the veil remove : Talk with us. and our hearts shall burn With flames of perfect love. 4 Enkindle now the heav'nlv zeal, And make thy m6rcy known. And give our pardon'd souls to feel That God and love are one. 520 The eucharist commemorative, -L*. JM. 1 " T^AT, drink, in mem'ry of your friend!" J-^ Such was our Master's last request; Who all the pangs of death endur'd, That we might live for ever blest. 2 Yes, we'll record thy matchless grace, Thou dearest, tend'rest, best of friends ! Thy dying love the noblest praise Of long eternity transcends. 3 'Tis pleasure more than earth can give, Thy goodness through these veils to see : Thy table food celestial yields ; And happy they wTho sit with thee. 4 But 0 ! what vast transporting joys Shall fill our breasts, our tongues inspire, When join'd with yon celestial train. Our grateful souls thy love admire. T$e eucharist commanded by Christ. >>• M. 521 1 rpiIIS feast was Jesus' high behest, A This cup of thanks his last request Ye, who can feel his worth, attend — Eat, drink, in mem'ry of your friend. 2 Around the patriot's bust ye throng; Him ye exalt in swelling son-'; For liim the wreath of glory bind. Who freed from vassalage his kind. 3 And shall not lie your praises reap, Who rescues from the iron sleep? the lord's supper. 329 The great Deliverer, whose breath Unbinds the captives e'en of death ? 4 Shall he vyho, sinful men to save, Became a tenant of the grave, Unthank'd, uncelebrated, rise, Pass unremember'd to the skies? 5 Christians ! unite with loud acclaim, To hymn the Savior's welcome name : On earth extol his worn; mis love; Repeat his praise in wori Is above. t}**JL Love to Christ and one another. C JN1. 1 "V7"E foll'wers of Lbe Prince of peace, JL Who round his table draw, Remember what his spirit was, What his peculiar law. 2 The love, which all his h jsom fill'd, Did all his actions guide : Inspir'd by love, he liv'd and taught; Inspir'd by love, he died. 3 And do you love him ? do you feel Your warm affections move ? This is the proof which he demands, That you each other love. 4 Let each the sacred law fulfil ; Like his, be ev'ry mind ; Be ev'ry temper form'd by love, And ev'ry action kind. 5 Let none, who call themselves his friends Disgrace the honor'd name ; But by a near resemblance prove The title wThich they claim. tjj£m) Meditating on /Christ. L. M. 1 i^lOME see on bloody Calvary, V.^ Suspended on th" accursed tree, A harmless suff'rer, cover'd o'er With shame, and welt'ring in his gore OoU THE KEANS OF GRACE, 2 Is this the Savior, long foretold To usher in the age of gold ? To make the reign of sorrow cease, And bind the jarring world in peace? 3 'Tis He, 'tis He! — he kindly shrouds His glories in a night of clouds. That souls might from their ruin rise And heir th' imperishable skies. 4 See, to their refuge and their rest, From all the bonds of guilt releas'd, Transgressors to his cross repair And find a full redemption there. 5 Jesus, what millions of our race Have been the triumphs of thy grace, And millions more to thee shall fly, And on thy sacrifice rely. *J*LaL A- sacramental hymn. 0. JV1. 1 T ORD, at thy table I behold 1^ The wonders of thy grace ; But most of all admire that I Should find a welcome place : 2 I that am all defil'd with sin, A rebel to my God ; I that have crucified his Son, And trampled on his blood. 3 What strange, surprising grace is this, That such a soul has room ! My Savior lakes me by the hand. My Jesus bids me come. 4 "Eat, 0 my friend/' the Savior cries, " The feast was made for you ; For you I groan'd, and bled, and died, And rose, and triumplfd too." b With trembling faith, and bleeding hearts, Lord, wo accept thy love : 'Tis a rich banquet we have had, What will it be above ! :: the lord's supper. 331 6 Had I ten thousand hearts, dear Lord, I'd give them all to thee; Had I ten thousand tongues, they all Should join the harmony. tj Jifj My flesh is meat indeed. 0. M. 1 1 TERE at thy table, Lord, we meet -TX To feed on food divine : Thy body is the bread we eat, Thy precious blood the wine. 2 He that prepares this rich repast, Himself comes down and dies; And then invites us thus to feast Upon the sacrifice.** 3 Sure there was never love so free, Dear Savior, so divine ! Well thou may'st claim that heart of me Which owes so much to thine. 4 Yes, thou shalt surely have my heart, My soul, my strength, my all; With life itself I'll freely part, My Jesus, at thy call. tX20 The gospel feast L. M. 1 IV/TY God! and is thy table spread? -L*A And does thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all thy children led, And let them all its sweetnessJtnow. 2 0 let thy table honor'd be, And furnish'd well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see, That here its sacred pledges tastes. 3 Let crowds approach, with hearts prepar'd With warm desire, let all attend; Nor, when we leave our Father's board, The pleasure or the profit end. 4 Revive thy dying churches. Lord! And bid our drooping graces live; 66 A KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. And more that energy afford, A Savior's death alone can give. 5 Nor let thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run, Till with this bread all men be blest Who see the light or feel the sun. 527 Prayer for the world's conversion. 0. M. 1 T)ITY the nations, 0 our God! JL Constrain the earth to come; Send thy victorious word abroad, And bring the strangers home. 2 We long to see thy churches full, That all thy faithful race May, with one voice and heart and soul, Sing thy redeeming grace. KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. tJj^ij Effusion of the Spirit on Pentecost day. -L. M. 1 f^i REAT was the day, the joy was great, vJT When the divine disciples met; While on their heads the spirit came, And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave ! And pow'x to kill and pow'r to save! Furnish'd their tongues with wondrous words Instead of shields and spears and swords. 3 Nations, the learned and the rude, Were by these heav'nly arms suhdu'd, The heathen saw thy glory, Lorcn And, wond'ring, bless'd thy gracious word. 4 Come the great day. the glorious hour, When all snail feel thy saving pow'r, And the whole race of man confess The beauty of thy holiness! KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 333 tj£\j Jesus shall reign. L. M. 1 TESUS shall reign where'er the sun *J Does his successive journeys run ; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with grateful song; And with united hearts proclaim That grace and truth by Jesus came. 3 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The pris'ner leaps to loose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 4 Where he displays his healing pow'r, The sting of death is known no more: In him the sons of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 530 'H The song of Jubilee. ± . M. 7 s. ARK ! the song of Jubilee, Loud as mighty thunders roar, Or the fulness 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. 2 Hallelujah! hark! the sound, From the depth unto the skies, Wakes above, beneath, around, All creation's harmonies: — See Jehovah's banner furl'd, Sheath'd his sword; he speaks — tis done; And the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of his Son. 3 He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway: 334 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRlbT. He shall reign when, like a scroll, Yonder heav'ns have pass'd away: — Then the end — beneath his rod Man's last enemy shall fall; Hallelujah! Christ is (rod, God in Christ, is all in all. The universal reign of Christ. Lt. JM. 531 1 TT ARK ! what triumphant strains are these J-l Which echo through the vault of heav'n** "To Jesus, once on Calv'ry slain, The kingdoms of the earth are giv'n,? 2 Hark ! the new song before the throne, Which only the redeem'd can raise; Angels may tune their golden harps, But cannot reach these notes of praise. 3 They worship our exalted Lord, And hail him universal King; But saints — the purchase of his blood, Can strike a sweeter, nobler string. 4 The wonders of his dying love, Their hallelujahs loud proclaim, While with ecstatic joy they shout New honors to his sacred name. 5 From ev'ry kindred, evYv tongue, From barlVrous nations long unknown. From polish'd Greets and Scythians rude, A countless host surround the throne. 6 In robes of spotless white arravd. And palms of vict'ry in their hand. With holy wonder and delight, The trophies of his grace they stand. 7 [And still, till time shall be no more, The mighty concourse shall increase: And Jesus gain, in heathen lands. New subjects of the reign of peace.] KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF < IlLUST. 66b tji)j£ Desire for the spread of the gosjxf. 0. M. 1/1 REAT God! the nations of the earth vJT Are by creation thine; And in thy works, by all beheld, Thy radiant glories shine. 2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent Thy gospel to mankind, Unveiling what rich stores of grace Are treasur'd in thy mind. 3 Lord! when shall these glad tidings spread The spacious earth around, Till ev'ry tribe and ev'ry soul Shall hear the joyful sound? 4 0 when shall Afric's sable sons Enjoy the heav'nly word, And vassals, long enslav'd, become The freemen of the Lord ? 5 When shall th' untutor'd heathen tribes, A dark bewilder'd race, Sit down at our Immanuel's feet, KiA learn and feel his grace? 6 Haste, sov'reign mercy, and transform Their cruelty to love ; Soften the tiger to a lamb, The vulture to a dove. 7 Smile, Lord, on each divine attempt To spread the gospel's rays; And build on sin's demolished throne The temples of thy praise. 583 &* «* of Con'. P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 1 /^ LORIOUS things of thee are spoken, VJT Zion, city of our God; He, wThose word cannot be broken, Form'd thee for his own abode: On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mav'st smile at all thv foes. 336 KINGDOM AND OHUROH OF CHRIST. 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 thy thirst t' assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Round each habitation hov'ring, See the cloud and fire appear! For a glory and a cov'ring, Showing that the Lord is near: Thus deriving from their banner Light by night and shade by day; Safe they feed upon the manna Which he gives them when they pray. 5o4 Kingdom of Christ. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8, :R EJOICE, the Savior reigns Among the sons of men; He breaks the pris'ners' chains, And makes them free again: Let hell oppose God's only Son, In spite of foes his cause goes on. 2 The baffled prince c>f hell In vain new projects tries The gospel to repel By cruelties and lies ; Th' infernal gates shall rage in vain; Conquest awaits the Lamb once slain. 3 He died, but soon arose Triumphant o'er the grave; And now himself he shows Omnipotent to save : Lot rebels bow before his feet; Eternal bliss his subjects meet. 4 All pow'r is in bis hand, His people lo defend; KINGDOM AND CHURGH OF CHRIST. 337 To his most high command Shall millions more attend : All heav'n with smiles approve his cause; And distant isles receive his laws. 5 This little seed from heav'n Shall soon become a tree; This ever blessed leav'n Diffus'd abroad must be ; Till God the Son shall come again, It must go on. Amen, amen ! K te) ~ pJ3>^) Prospects of success. Li. JV1. 1 "OEHOLD th' expected time draw near, Jj The shades disperse, the dawn appear; The barren wilderness assume The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom. I 2 Events, with prophecies, conspire To raise our faith, our zeal to fire : The rip'ning fields, already white, Present a harvest to our sight. 3 The untaught heathen waits to know The joy the gospel will bestow7 ; The exil'd slave waits to receive The freedom Jesus has to give. 4 Come, let us with a grateful heart In this blest labor share a part, Our pray'rs and off'rings gladly bring To aid the triumphs of our King. 5 Our hearts exult in songs of praise That we have seen these latter days, When our Redeemer shall be known Where Satan long has held his throne.* fJOO Prayer for the success of the gospel. C. M 1 1" ORD, send thy word, and let it fly, J-^ Arm'd with thy Spirit's pow'r, Ten thousand shall confess its sway, And bless the saving hour, P 22 338 KINGDOM AXI) CHURCH OP CHRIST. 2 Beneath the influence of thy grace, The barren wastes shall rise, With sudden greens and fruits array 'd, A blooming paradise. 3 True holiness shall strike its root In each tegen'rate heart; Shall in a growth divine arise. And heav'nly fruits impart. 4 Peace, with her olives rrnwtnl. sh.'ill stretch Her wings from shore to shore ; No trump shall rouse the rage of war. Nor murd'rous cannon roar. 5 Lord, for those days we wait — those days Are in thy word foretold ; Fly swifter, sun and stars, and bring This promis'd age of gold ! 6 Amen, with joy divine, let earth's Unnumberd myriads cry ; Amen, with joy divine, let heav'n's Unnumber'd choirs reply. 537 O ( (856) Missionary field. 7.0.7.0.7.0.7.0. 1 T^ROM Greenland's icy mountains. JL From India's coral strand. Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand : From many an ancient river. From many a palmy plain. They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle ; Though every prospect pleases. And only man is vile '! In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of ( »od are strewn ; The heathen, in bis blindm Bows down to wood and stone! KINGDOM AXD CUT TIF OF CHRIST. 339 3 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, — Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny V Salvation, 0, salvation ! The glorious sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learn'd 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, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. t)m)(J Prayer for the spread of the gospel. x. M« 1 /^VER those gloomy hills of darkness \~J Look, my soul, be still and gaze ; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace ; Blessed Jub'lee, Let thy glorious morning dawn. 2 Let the Indian, let the negro, Let the rude barbarian see That divine and glorious conquest Once obtain'd on Calvary; Let the gospel Soon resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light, And from eastern coast to western May the morning chase the night; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day. 4 May the glorious day approaching, Thine eternal love proclaim, 340 KINGDOM AM) TlR-RCIl OF CHRIST. And the everlasting gospel Spread abroad thy holy name O'er the borders Of the great ImmanueVs land. 5 Mighty Savior, spread thy gospel, Win and conquer, never cease; May thy lasting, wide dominions Multiply and still increase ; Sway thy sceptre, Savior, all the world around. 539 Cry aloud, spare not P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 IV/TEN of God, go take your stations ; iVX Darkness reigns throughout the earth; Go proclaim among the nations, Joyful news of heav'nly birth : Bear the tidings Of the Savior's matchless worth. 2 Of his gospel not ashamed, As " the power of God to save : Go where Christ was never named ; Publish freedom to the slave ! Blessed freedom! Such as Zion's children have. 3 What though earth and hell, united, Should oppose the Saviors plan? Plead his cause, nor be affrighted: Fear ye not the face of man : Vain their tumult; Hurt his work they never can. 4 When expos'd to fearful dangers, Jesus will his own defend, Borne afar 'midst foes and strangers, Jesus will appear your friend: And his presence Shall be with you to the end. KINGDOM AXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. 341 fj— 1\ ) For missionary associations. L. M. 1 \ SSEMBLED at thy great command, ^\. Before thy face, dread King, we stand; The voice that marshall'd ev'ry star Has call'd thy people from afar. 2 We meet, through distant lands to spread The truth for which the martyrs bled ; Along the line — to either pole — The thunder of thy praise to roll. 3 First, bow our hearts beneath thy sway ; Then give thy growing empire way, O'er wastes of sin — o'er fields of blood — Till all mankind shall be subdu'd. 4 Our pray'rs assist — accept our praise — Our hopes revive — our courage raise — Our counsels aid — and 0 ! impart The single eye — the faithful heart ! 5 Forth with thy chosen heralds come, Recall the wand'ring spirit home: From Zion's mount send forth the sound To spread the spacious earth around. ^J-j^J^ Prayer for the success of missions. L. JM. 1 TNDTJLGENT God, to thee we pray A Be with us on this solemn day; Smile on our souls, our plans approve, By which we seek to spread thy love. 2 Let party prejudice be gone, And love unite our hearts in one ; Let all we have and are, combine To aid this glorious work of thine. 3 Point us to men of upright mind, Devoted, diligent and kind ; With grace be all their hearts endow'd, And light to guide them in the road. 4 With cheerful steps may they proceed, Where'er thy providence shall lead ; 342 kingdom and omracB OP CHRIST. Let heav'n and earth their work befriend, And mercy all their paths attend. 5 Grfeal lei the Bands of tliose be found Who shall at tend the gospel sound: And let barbarians, bond and ii In suppliant throngs resorl to thee. 0 Where pagan altars now are built. And blood of beasts or men is spilt, There be the bleeding pross higa rear'd, And God, our God, alone rever'd. 7 Where captives groan beneath their chain, Let grace and love and concord reign; The aged and the infant tongue Unite in one harmonious som>;. 542 Th e sea re ity of gospel nttesionari L . J\l 1 1 " ORD, when we cast our eyes abroad, J-J And see on heathen altars slain Poor helpless babes, for sacrifice, T' efface their parents' guilty stain; 2 We can t behold such horrid deeds Without a groan of ardent pray'r; And while each heart in anguish bleeds, We cry, Lord, send thy gospel there. 3 For them we pray, for them we wait, To them thy great salvation show; Thy harvest, Lord, is truly great, mit faithful laborers are few. 4 0 send out preachers, gracious Lord, Among that dark, bewilder'd race; Open their ows. and bless thy word, And call them by thy sov'reign grace. 5 Then .-ball they shout thy bonor'd name, And sound thy matchless praise abroad; And we will join them in the theme, Salvation to our risen God. KINGDOM AXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. 343 f)— J-*) Prayer for the success of mUsions. -h. M.« 1 f~^i 0, friends of Jesus, and proclaim vJT The dear Redeemer you have found, And speak his ever precious name To all the wond'ring nations round. 2 Go tell th' unletter'd. wretched slave, Who groans beneath a tyrant's rod, You bring a pardon bought with blood, The blood of an incarnate God. 3 Go tell the fierce, untutor'd chief On Ethiopia's scorching sand, You come with a refreshing stream, To cheer and bless his thirsty land. 4 Go tell the distant isles afar, Tahiti and the poor Pelew, That in the covenant of grace Their unknown names are written too. 5 Go tell, on India's golden shores, Of a rich treasure, more refin'd ; And tell them, though they'll scarce believe, You come the friend of human kind. C Say, the religion you profess Is all benevolence and love ; And by its own divine effects Its heav'nly origin will prove. f J ± X Missionaries encouraL 0. M. 1 f^ 0, and the Savior's grace proclaim, ^JT Ye messengers of God ; Go, publish, through Immanuel's name, Salvation bought with blood. 2 What though your arduous track may lie Through regions dark as death? What though, your faith and zeal to try, Perils beset your path? 3 Yet, with determine! courage, go. And. arm'd with pow'r divine. 344 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. Your God will needful aid bestow, And on your labors shine. 4 lie who has call'd you to the war Will recompense your pains ; Before Messiah's conquering ear, Mountains shall sink to plains. 5 Shrink not, though earth and hell oppose, But plead your Master's cause ; Nor doubt that e'en your mighty foes Shall bow before his cross. D^rO (859) Triumphs of the tfospd. 7s. 1 ^lyATCHMAN! tell us of the night, ▼ ▼ What its signs of promise are ! Trav'ler ! o'er yon mountain's height See the glory-beaming star ! Watchman ! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell ? Trav'ler! yes, it brings the day, Promis'd day of Israel. 2 Watchman ! tell us of the night : Higher yet that star ascends ! Trav'ler! blessedness and light. Peace and truth its course portends! Watchman! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Trav'ler! ages arc its own; See, it bursts o'er all the earth ! 3 Watchman ! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn ! Trav'ler! darkness lakes its (light; Doubt and terror are withdrawn! Watchman! let thy wandVing era Hie thee to thy quiet home ; Trav'ler. lo ! the Prince of peace, Lo ! the Son of God is come! KINGDOM AXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. 345 tJ— 1\) The conversion of the world. Ju. M« 1 T^XERT thy pow'r, thy rights maintain, -L^ Insulted, everlasting King ! The influence of thy crown increase, And strangers to thy footstool bring. 2 We long to see that happy time, That dear, expected, blessed day, When countless myriads of our race The second Adam shall obev. ./ 3 The prophecies must be fulfill'd, Though earth and hell should dare oppose; The stone cut from the mountain's side, Though unobserv'd, to empire grows. 4 Soon shall the blended image I'lll, Brass, silver, iron, gold, and clay, And superstition's gloomy rei i To light and liberty give w;»y. 5 In one sweet symphony of praise, Gentile and Jew shall then unite ; And infidelity, asham'd, Sink in th abyss of endless night. 6 Soon Afric's long enslaved sons Shall join with Europe's polish'd race, To celebrate, in diff 'rent tongues, The glories of redeeming grace. 7 From east to west, from north to south, Immanuel's kingdom shall extend ; And ev'ry man, in ev'ry face, Shall meet a brother and a friend. i The coming of Christ. L. M. 54 1 /HOMFORT, ye ministers of grace, Vy Comfort the people of your Lord; 0 lift ye up the fallen race, And cheer them by the gospel word. 2 Go into ev'ry nation, go; Speak to their trembling hearts, and cry. p 2 346 KINGDOM AM) ( JHtTRCB OF CHRIST. Glad tidings unto nil we show: Jerusalem, thy God is high. 3 Hark ! in the wilderness a cry, A voice that loudly calls, prepare, Prepare your hearts, for God is nigh. And deigns to make his entrance there! 4 The Lord your God shall quickly come; Sinners, repent, the call obey : Open your hearts to make him room, Ye desert souls prepare his way.* 5 The glory of the Lord display'd Shall all mankind together view, And what his mouth and truth has said His own almighty hand shall do. 548 Spread of the gospel. L. M. 1 T> RIGHT as the sun's meridian blaze, JJ Vast as the blessings he conveys, Wide as his reign from pole to pole, And permanent as his control. 2 So, Jesus, let thy kingdom come, Then sin and hell's terrific gloom Shall, at thy brightness, flee away. The dawn of an eternal day. 3 Then shall the heathen, lilfd with awe, Learn the blest knowledge of thy law; And antichrist on ev'ry shore fall from his throne (o rise no more. 4 Then shall thy lefty praise resound On Afric's shores — through India's ground; And islands of the southern sea Shall stretch their eager arms to thee. 5 Thru .shall (he dew and Gentile meet In pure devotion at thy feet : And earth shall yield thee, as thy due, Her fullness and her glory too. KINGDOM AND CHURCH PF CHRIST. 347 6 0 that from Zion now wight shine This heav'nly light, this truth divine : Till the whole universe shall be But one great temple, Lord, to thee. Christ proclaimed to (hi world, -L. M . 1 f^\ 0 through the gates, ('tis God commands;) vJ Workers with God, the charge obey, Remove whate'er his work withstands, Prepare, prepare his people's way. 2 Lift up for all mankind to see The standard of their Savior God, And point them to the shameful tree, The cross all stain d with hallow'd blood. 3 Sion, thy sufif'ring Prince behold, Thy Savior and Salvation too, He comes, he comes, so long foretold, Cloth'd in a vest of bloody hue. 4 Himself prepares his people's hearts, Breaks and binds up, and wounds and heals ; A mystic death and life imparts; Empties the full, the emptied fills. 5 He fills whom first he hath prepared, With him all needful grace is giv'n, Himself is here their great reward, Their future and their present heav'n. t){J\/ Farewell to missionaries. 1. M. 8./. 8./. 4. 7. 1 f^ 0, ye heralds of salvation, VJT Go proclaim redeeming blood ; Publish to each barb'rous nation, Peace and pardon from our God : Tell the heathen None but Christ can do them good. 2 While the gospel trump you're sounding, May the Spirit seal the word, 348 KINGDOM A\D CHURCH OF CHRIST. And, through plenteous grace abounding, Heathen bow and own the Lord; Idols leavin God alone shall be aflor'd. 3 Distant though our souls are blending, Still our hearts are warm and true; In our pray'rs to heav'n ascending. Brethren — we'll remember you : Heav'n preserve you Safely all your journey through. 4 When your mission here is finish'd, And your work on earth is done, May your souls, by grace replenish'd, Kind acceptance through the Son ; Thence admitted, Dwell for ever near his throne. 5 Loud hosannas now resounding, Make the heav'nly arches ring: Grace to sinful men abounding, Ransonfd millions sweetly sing ; While, with rapture, All adore their heav'nly King. The missionaries* farewell. \j> JV1 551 1 TT^INDRED and friends, and native land, -IV How shall we say farewell? How, wThen our swelling sails expand. How will our bosoms swell ! 2 Yes, nature, all thy soft delights, And tender ties we know7 ; But love, more strong than death, unites To linn that bids us go. 3 Thus, when our ev'rv passion ninvM, The gushing tear-drop stalls, The cause of Jesus, more belov'd, Shall glow within our hearts. 4 The sighs we breathe for precious souls, Where he is yet unknown, KL\t;d<)M AND CdtTRCfi OF UHRISt. M9 Might waft us to the distant poles, Or to the burning zone. 5 With the warm wish our bosoms swell, Our glowing powers expand; Farewell — then we can say1, — Farewell, Our friends, our nativo land. 552 Ordinur rebellious r V faithful i of my Lord. 0 may I minister thy v And in thy foote tad; By re temptation tried. By suff rings fully qualified Thine ailing flock to lead. « ) ' v' partf. CM. 1 I LMIGUTY G :. thy word is east ^± Like seed upon the ground: 0 let the dew of heav'n descend. And shed its influence round. 2 Let not the tw oi% Christ and man This holy seed remove; May it take root in ev'ry heart. And grow in faith and love! 3 Let not this life's deceitful cares. Nor worldly wealth and joy. Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast. The rising plant destroy. 4 Where'er the word of life is sown, S w. That all who hear thy meae rd, may k:. *J' ) 1 ^- "• 1 1 \RAW near. I I v . draw d JL/ Ds with thy tlam >ld; Still in thy church vouchsafe t' apj [ >ld. 3 in thy right ha d let them in thy 1 w. The lights of a benighted 1 T!. thy ohurch below. KINGDOM WD CHURCH OF CHRIST. 3 Make good their apostolic Their high commission let them prove. Be temples of the Holy Ghost, And fill'd with faith, and hope, and love. 4 Their hearts from thinj arth rem- Sprinkle them, Lor . from sin and fear; Fix their affections aU abo And lay up all their I . there. 5 Give them an ear to hear thy word; Thon speakesi to the churches now; And let all tongues oonfess their Lord. Let evry knee to Jesus bow. fj\)^ T -God. O. M« 1 17 QUIP me for the war. JL^ And teach my hands to fight; My simple, upright heart prepare, And guide my words aright. 2 Control my ev'ry thought; And all my sins remov Let all my works in thee be wrought, Let all be wrought in 1 3 0 arm me with the mind. Meek Lamb, that was in thee! " And let enlighteil'd zeal be join'd With perfect charity.* 4 0 may I love like thee ! In all thy 1 - tread ; Thou ha test all iniquity. But nothing thou hast made. 5 0 may I learn the art, With meekness to reprove ! And hate the sin with all my heart, But still the sinner love. •_) L. jI, 56 1 ]\T"Y brethren, from my heart belov'd. ^▼X Whose welfare fills my daily care, My present joy, my futui'e crown, • id of exhortation hear. 356 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 2 Stand fast upon the solid rock Of the Redeemer's righteousness: Adorn the gospel with your li\ And practise what your lips profess. 3 With pleasure meditate the hour When he, descending from the skies, Shall bid your bodies, moan and vile, In his all-glorious image rise. 4 Glory in his dear, honor'd name, To him inviolably cleave ; Your all he purchas'd by his blood, Nor let him less than all receive. 5 Such is your pastor's faithful charge, Whose soul desires not yours, but you ; 0 may he, at the Lord's right hand, Himself, and all his people view ! Minister's farewt'11 charge. 0. JN1. 1 ~Y\7~HEN Paul was parting from his friends, ▼ ▼ It was a tearful day: But Jesus made them all amends, And wip'd their tears away. 2 In heav'n they meet again with joy, Secure, no more to part ; Where praises ev'ry tongue employ, And pleasure fills each heart. 3 Thus all the preachers of his grace Their children soon shall meet; Together see their Savior's (ace, And worship at his foot. 4 But they who heard the word in vain, Though oft and plainly warnM, Will tremble when they meel again The ministers they scorn'd.* 5 Vol. Lord, to save themselves alone, Is not their utmost view ; 0 hear their pravY. thy message own, And save their hearers too. KINGDOM AM) CHURCH OF CHRIST. 357 zJ\ )pj At the ordination of a minister. Jj. M. 1 PT^HUS spake the Savior, when he sent A His ministers to preach his word. — The}r through the world obedient went, And spread the gospel of their Lord : 2 " Go forth, ye heralds, in my name ; Bid the whole earth my grace receive; The gospel jubilee proclaim. And call them to repent and live. 3 " The joyful news to all impart, And teach them where salvation lies ; Bind up the broken, bleeding heart, And wipe the tear from weeping eyes. 4 '• Be wise as serpents where you go, But harmless as the peaceful dove; And let your heav'n-taught conduct show That you're commission'd from above. 5 '• Freely from me ye have receiv'd ; Freely in love to others give ; Thus shall your doctrines be believ'd, And by your labors, sinners live." 6 Happy those servants of the Lord, Who thus their Master's will obey 1 How rich, how full is their reward, Reserv'd until the final day. eJvM) The gospel ministry from Christ L. M. 1 l^ATHER of mercies, in thy house A Smile on our homage and our vowts ; While with a grateful heart we share These pledges of our Savior's care. 2 The Savior, when to heav'n he rose In glorious triumph o'er his foes, Scatter'd his gifts on men below, And wide his royal bounties flow. 3 Hence sprang th' apostle's honor'd name, Sacred beyond heroic fame; 358 KINGDOM AXI) (IITRCI! op rnr:i-r. In lowlier form to bless our ey Our pastors hence, and teachers rise. 4 From Christ their varied gifts derive, And fed by Ghrisl their graces live; While guarded by his potent hand. Against the rqge of hell they stand. 5 So shall the bright succession run Through the las! courses of the sun; While unborn churches by their care Shall rise and flourish large and (air. 6 Jesus our Lord their hearts shall know. The spring whence all these blessings flow; Pastors ami people sing his prai>e Through the long round of endless days. 507 Watching for souls. 0. JV1. 1 1 " ET Zion's watchmen all awake, i-^ And take th' alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God Their solemn charge receive. 2 Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands ; But what might fill an angel's heart, And filFd a Savior's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heav'nly bliss forego : For souls which must for ever live In raptures or in woe. 4 All to the great tribunal haste. Th' account to render there ; And shouldst thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how shall we appear ? 5 May they thai Jesus, whom they preach, Their o\i u Redeemer see ; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. KINGDOM AXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. '.•)!) £)\)o (iS~~) Ordination prayer. / '^. M 1 7>EFORE thy throne, Almighty Pow'r, -D Thy servant bends in dust the knee, And waits thy blessing on this hour That binds his inmost soul to thee. 2 Thine are his thoughts and passions now, To thee are all his labors giv'n ; — 0 hear his prayer — accept his vow ; And seal this solemn deed in licavn. 3 No human strength can e'er suffice His load of pain and toil to bear ; To thine own breast his spirit flies, And humbly leans his burden there. 4 Come to his soul; — through all his pow'rs The warmth of holy love diffuse ; And bathe with mercy's gentlest show'rs Each work of duty he pursues. 5 Come to thy church : — in glory come ; 0 ! close her mourning, captive years ; Bring all thine exil'd people home, And kindle gladness in their tears.* fjwty Prayer for ministers. Li. M. 1 THATHER of mercies, bow thine ear, -T Attentive to our earnest pray'r ; We plead for those who plead for thee — Successful pleaders may they be ! 2 How great their work, how vast their charge, Do thou their anxious souls enlarge ; Their best endowments are our gain, We share the blessings they obtain. 3 Clothe, then, with energy divine, Their words, and let those words be thine: To them thy sacred truth reveal. Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 4 Teach them to sow the precious seed ; Teach them thy chosen flock to feed; 360 KINGDOM AM) CHUJICfi OF CHRIST. Teach thorn immortal souls to gain — Souls that will well reward their pain. 5 Let thronging multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful sound, In humble strains thy grace implore, And feel thy new-creating pow'r.* f) i \f A clinrck seeking • pastor, L. M. 1 QIIEPIIERD 6f Israel, bend thine ear, ^3 Thy servants' groans indulgent hear; Perplex'd, distress"dr to thee wo ory, And seek the guidance of thine eye. 2 Thy comprehensive view surveys Our wand Vino; paths, our trackless ways; Send forth, 0 Lord, thy truth and light, To guide our doubtful footsteps right. 3 With longing eyes, behold, we wait. In suppliant crowds at mercy's gate ; Our drooping hearts, 0 God! sustain : Shall Israel seek thy face in vain ? 4 0 Lord, in ways of peace return. Nor let thy flock neglected mourn ; May our blest eyes a shepherd see, Dear to our souls, and dear to thee. 5 Fed b}' his care, our tongues shall raise A cheerful tribute to thy praise. Our children loam the grateful song. And theirs the cheerful notes prolong, fj i 1 (873) At l lie installation of a minister, L. M. 1 W7^ hid thee welcome in the name ▼ ▼ Of Jesus, our exalted Head; Come as a servant — so He came, And we receive thee in his stead. 2 Come as a shepherd; guard and keep This fold from hell, and earth, and sin; KINGDOM AND GHURGB OF CHRIST. 361 Nourish the lambs and feed the sheep; The wounded heal, the lost bring in. 3 Come as a watchman ; take thy stand Upon thy towr amidst the sky, And when the sword comes on the land, Call us to fight or warn to fly. 4 Come as an angel, hence to guide A band of pilgrims on their way, That, safely walking at thy side, We faint not, fail not, turn, nor stray. 5 Come as a teacher, sent from God, Charg'd his whole counsel to declare; Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, While we uphold thy hands wTith pray'r. 6 Come as a messenger of peace, Fill'd with the Spirit, fir'd with love ; Live to behold our large increase, And die to meet us all above. At the settlement of a minister . L. M. 572 1 C HEPHERD of Isr'el, thou dost keep ^ With constant care thy humble sheep ; By thee our faithful pastors rise To feed our souls and bless our eyes. 2 Pastors, to all thy church impart, Modefd by thine own gracious heart, Whose courage, watchfulness and love, Men may attest and God approve. 3 Fed by their active, tender care, Healthful, may all thy sheep appear : And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pasture tread! 4 Here hast thou listend to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succor d, and no more As sheep without a guide, deplore.* 362 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. I f) Praise to God upon obtaining a minister. En JM. 1 rP0 thy great name, 0 Prince of peace, JL Our grateful songs we raise; Accept, thou Sun of righteousness, The tribute of our praise. 2 In widow'd state, these walls no more Their mourning weeds shall wear; Thy messenger shall joy restore And ev'ry loss repair. 3 Thy providence, our souls admire, With joy its windings trace; And shout, in one united choir, The triumphs of thy grace. 4 Our happy union, Lord, maintain, Here let thy presence dwell ; And thousands, loos'd from Satan's chain, Raise from the brink of hell.** People's prayer for their mini '\sti r. 1/i JM. 574 1 YT^ITH heav'nly pow'r, 0 Lord, defend ▼ ▼ Him whom we now to thee commend ; His person bless, his soul secure, And make him to the end endure. 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace ; Direct his feet in paths of peace : Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil, And help him to obey thy will. 3 Before him thy protection send, 0 love him. save him to the end : Nor let him, as thy pilgrim, rove Without the convoy of thy 1<>\ 4 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart; In him thy mighty pow'r exert; That thousands yet unborn may praise The wonders of redeeming grace. KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 363 ^J | {J On the dangerous illness of a minister, U. JM. 1 r\ THOU, before whose gracious throne v^ We bow our suppliant Spirits down: Thou know'st the anxious cares we feel, And all our trembling lips would tell. 2 Avert thy swift descending stroke, Nor smite the shepherd of the flock, Lest o'er the barren waste we stray, To prowling wolves an easy prey. 3 Restore him sinking to the grave, Stretch out thine arm, make haste to save; Back to our hope an3 wishes give, And bid our friend and father live. 4 Yet, if our supplications fail, And pray'rs and tears can naught prevail, Condemn'd on this dark desert coast To mourn our much-lov'd leader lost ; 5 Be thou his strength, be thou his stay, Support him through the gloomy way ; Comfort his soul, surround his bed, And guide him through the dreary shade. 6 Around him may thine angels wait, Deck'd with their robes of heav'nly state, To teach his happy soul to rise, And waft him to his native skies. fj | \ ) For a blessing on God's ministers. 1 . M, 1 1 " ORD of the church, we humbly pray -L^ For those who guide us in thy way, And speak thy holy word ; With love divine their hearts inspire, And touch their lips with hallow d fire, And needful grace afford. 2 Help them to preach the truth of God; Redemption through the Savior's blood : Nor let the Spirit c< On all the church his gifts to show'r; To them, a messenger of pow'r; To us, of life and peace. 3G4 KINGDOM AM) CHURCH OF CHRIST. 3 So may they live to thee alone ; Then hear the welcome word — " Well done !" And take their crown above: Enter into their Master's joy, And all eternity employ In praise, and bliss, and love. fj i i Funeral of a faithful minister. C M. 1 Tj^AR from affliction, toil and care, -JL The happy soul is fled ; The breathless clay shall slumber here, Among the silent <^id. 2 The gospel was his joy and song, E'en to his latest breath ; The truth he had proclaim'd so long Was his support in death. 3 Now he resides where Jesus is, Above this dusky sphere ; His soul was ripen' d for that bliss, While yet he sojourn'd here. 4 The church's loss we all deplore, And shed the falling tear ; Since wre shall see his face no more, Till Jesus shall appear. 5 But we are hasting to the tomb ; 0 may we ready stand ; Then, dearest Lord, receive us home, To dwell at thy right hand. 578 For a bereaved cony re yafion. CM OW let our drooping hearts revive, And let our tears he dry : Why should those ryes bo drown'd in grief, Which view a Savior nigh 2 2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust, The aged and (In4 young; The watchful eye in darkness clos'd, And mute the instructive tongue : KINGDOM AXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. 365 3 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, New comfort to impart; His hand still guides us, and his voice Still animates our heart. 4 The pow'rs of nature, Lord, are thine, And thine the aids of grace ; Thine arm has borne thy churches up Through ev'ry rising race. 5 Exert thy sacred influence here ; Thy mourning servants bless ; 0 change to strains of cheerful praise Their accents of dktress. J| J For a church in a state of decline. L. JV1. 1 r\ GOD of Zion! from thy throne ^J Look with an eye of pity down ; Thy church now humbly makes her pray'r — Thy church the object of thy care. 2 We are a building thou hast rais'd ; How kind thy hand, that hand be prais'd : Yet all to utter ruin falls If thou forsake our tott'ring walls. 3 We call to mind the happier days Of life and love, of pray'r and praise, — When holy services gave birth To joys resembling heav'n on earth. 4 But now the ways of Zion mourn, Her gates neglected and forlorn : Our life and liveliness are fled, And many number'd with the dead. 5 We need defence from all our foes, We need relief from all our woes ; Though earth and hell thy church assail, Let neither earth nor hell prevail. 6 Near to each other and to thee, Lord, bring us all in unity; 0 pour thy Spirit from on high, And all our num'rous wants supply. 366 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 7 0 show thai in our low estate No blessing for us is too great ; We plead thy Son, we plead thy word, 0 Founder, ration, bounteous Lord! 580 Prayer for a revical. P. M, 8./. 8. 7. 4. 7. 1 ^AVIOR, visit thy plantation, ^ Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain ! All will come to desolation, Unless thou return again: Lord, revive us, ^ All our help must o|me from thee ! 2 Keep no longer at a distance, Shine upon us from on high, Lest, for want of thine assistance, Ev'ry plant should droop and die : Lord, &c. 3 Surely, once thy garden flourish'd, Ev'ry part look'd gay and green : Then thy word our spirits nourish'd, — Happy seasons wTe have seen ! Lord, &c. 4 But a drought has since succeeded, And a sad decline we see ; Lord, thy help is greatly needed, — Help can only come from thee. Lord, &c. 5 Where are those wTe counted leaders, Fill'd with zeal, and love, and truth? Old professors, tall as cedars, Bright examples to our youth ! Lord, &c. 6 Some in whom we once delighted, We shall meet no more below ; Some, alas! we fear are blighted, Scarce a. single leaf they show. Lord, &c. 7 5Tounger plants — the sight how pleasant! — Cover'a thick witli blossoms stood; But they cause us grief at present j Frosts have nipp'd them in the bud. Lord,&c. KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 367 8 Dearest Savior, hasten hither, Thou canst make them bloom again! 0! permit them not to wither. Let not all our hopes be vain. Lord, &c. 9 Let our mutual love be fervent; Make us prevalent in pray'rs; Let each one, esteem'd thy servant, Shun the world's bewitching snares. Lord, &c. 10 Break the tempter's fatal power; Turn the stony heart to flesh; And begin from thi^rood hour To revive thy w day. 3 Take up thy cross and patient bear, It shall be light and easy here : Soon shalt thou sit with Jesus down, And wear an everlasting crown. '3 Welcome to !/<>"">/ cdnverts, -Li* JM« 592 1 "Vf^ELCOME, ye hopeful heirs of heav'n, ▼ ▼ To this rich gospel feast of love — This pledge is but the prelude giv'n To that immortal feast above. 2 How great the blessing, thus to meet Around the sacramental board, And hold, by faith, communion sweet With Christ our dear and common Lord. 3 And if so sweet this feast below, What will it be to meet above, Where all we see, and feel, and know, Are fruits of everlasting love? 4 Soon shall wTe tune the heav'nly lyre, While list'ning worlds the song approve, Eternity itself expire Ere wre exhaust the theme of love. 59 FOR ELECTION OF OHUECH OFFICERS. * ) At a choice of church officers. Li. M.. 1 f\ SIONS King, we suppliant bow, v>J And hail the grace thy church enjoys j Her holy officers are thine, With all the gifts thy love employs. 2 l'p to thy throne we lift our eyes, For blessings to attend our choice, Of such whose genYous, prudent zeal Shall make thy favor 'd ways rejoice.* KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 375 3 When pastor, saints, and poor they serve, May their own hearts with grace be crown'd ; While patience, sympathy and joy Adorn, and through their lives abound. 4 By purest love to Christ and truth, 0 may they win a good degree Of boldness in the Christian faith, And meet the smile of thine and thee. 5 And when the work to them assign'd, The work of love is fully done, Call them from serving tables here, To sit around thy glorious throne. ON LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF A CHURCH. ZjtjHt A blessing implored. L. JM< 1 TTERE, in thy name, eternal God, -tl We build this earthly house for thee ; 0 choose it for thy fix'cl abode, And guard it from all error free. 2 Here, when thy people seek thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear thou in heav'n, thy dwelling place, And when thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim The blessed gospel of thy Son, Still by the pow'r of his great name Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 When children's voices raise the song, Hosanna to their heavenly King, Let heav'n, with earth, the strain prolong; Hosanna ! let the angels sing. 5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign Here to abide no transient guest? Here will our great Redeemer reign, And here the Holy Spirit rest? 6 Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart; In ev'ry bosom Ilk thy throne. 376 KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. fjfjfj On opening a new plod of worship, Ju. JYL 1 4 XD will the great eternal God XjL- Qn earth establish his abode ; And will he from his radiant throne Regard our temples as his own ? 2 We bring the tribute of our praise; And sing that condescending grace, Which to our notes will lend an ear, And call us sinful mortals near. 3 Our Father's watchful care we bless, Which guards our house of pray'r in peace, That no tumultuous foes invade, To fill the worshippers with dread. 4 These walls we to thy honor raise : Long may they echo with thy praise ; And thou, descending, fill the place With choicest tokens of thy grace. 5 And in the great decisive day, When God the nations shall survey, May it before the wTorld appear That crowds were born to glory here ! fjfj 0 @°d invited to dwell in his church. ± . J\I N sweet, exalted strains :i The King of glory praise : O'er heav'n and earth he reigns, Through everlasting days. He with a nod the world controls, Sustains and sinks the distant poles. 2 Then, King of glory ! come, And with thy favor crown This temple as thy dome, This people as thine own ; Within this house, 0 deign to show How God can dwell with men below. 3 Here may thine ears attend Our interceding cries, KINGDOM AND CHURCH OF CHRIST. 377 And grateful praise ascend All fragrant to the skies. Here may thy word melodious sound. And spread the joys of heav'n around. 4 Here may th' attentive throng Imbibe thy truth and love; And converts join the song Of seraphim above ; And willing crowds surround thy board With sacred joy and swe t accord. 5 In peace here may our sons And daughters sound 1 by praise, And shine like polish' d stones^ Through long succcvjiung days ; Here, Lord, display thy saving pow'r, While churches stand and saints adore. fj / On opening a place <>j' worship. Lfi J\l, 1 IPiEAR Shepherd of thy people, here JL/ Thy presence now display ; As thou hast giv'n a place for pray'r, So give us hearts to pray. 2 Show us some token of thy love, Our fainting hope to raise ; And pour thy blessings from above, That we may render praise. : 3 Within these walls let holy peace, And love, and concord dwell ; Here give the troubled conscience ease, The wounded spirit heal. 4 The feeling heart, the melting eye, The humbled mind bestow; And shine upon us from on high, To make our graces grow! 5 May we in faith receive thy word, In faith present our pray'rs ; And, in the presence of our Lord, Unbosom all our cares. 878 PAKIici L\K OGCASIO 6 And may the gospel's joyful sound, Enforc'd by mighty grace, Awaken many sinners round, To come and fill the place. PARTICULAR OCCASIONS AND CIRCUM- STANCES. ^)^/0 The seasons ordered by GoKIIOLD! long wish'd-for spring has come, -L) How alter'd is the scene! The trees and shrubs arc divss'd in bloom, The earth array'd in green, 2 Where'er we tread, the clust'ring ilow'rs Beauteous around us spring ; The birds, with join! harmonious pow'rs, ln\ ite our hearts lo sing. 3 But ah. in vain I strive to join, Oppress'd with sin and doubt ; AXD CIRCUMSTANCES. 381 I feel 'tis winter still within, Though all is spring without. 1 0 would my Savior, from on high, Break through these clouds and shine, No creature then more blest than I, No song more loud than mine. 5 Lord, let thy word my hopes revive, And overcome my foes ; 0 make my languid graces thrive, And blossom like the rose ! ^y Summer — a harvest hymn. 0. M. iteous Lord, 60 1 rpO praise the ever-bounte J- My soul, wake all thy pow'rs : He calls, and at his voice come forth The smiling harvest hours. 2 His cov'nant with the earth he keeps ; My tongue, his goodness sing ; Summer and winter know their time, His harvest crowns the spring. 3 Well pleas'd, the toiling swains behold The waving yellow crop : With joy they bear the sheaves away, And sow again in hope. 4 Thus teach me, gracious God, to sow The seeds of righteousness : Smile on my soul, and with thy beams The rip'ning harvest bless. 5 Then, in the last great harvest, I Shall reap a glorious crop : The harvest shall by far exceed What I have sown in hope. 0\y~T Threatening drought. C. M 1 rPHE spring, great God, at thy command, J- Leads forth the smiling year ; Gay verdure, foliage, blooming flow'rs, T' adorn her reign, appear. 382 PARTICULAR 0C« 2 But soon canst thou in righteous wrath Blast all the promisd joy. And elements await thy nod To bless or to destroy. 3 The sun, thy minister of love, That from the naked ground Calls forth the hidden seeds to birth, And spreads their beauties round, 4 At the dread order of his God, Now darts destructive fires ; Hills, plains and vales, are parch'd with drought, And blooming life expires. 5 Like burnish'd brass, the heav'n around In angry terror burns, While earth becomes a joyless waste And into iron turns. Pity us, Lord, in our distress, Nor with our land contend; Bid the avenging skies relent, And show'rs of mercy send ! 000 • Autumn. L. M, 1 f^i REAT God, as seasons disappear, vJT And changes mark the rolling year; As time, with rapid pinions flies, May ev'ry season make us wise. 2 Long has thy favor crown'd our days. And summer shed again its rays; N'o deadly cloud our sky has veil'd. No blasting winds our path assail'd. 3 Our harvest months have o'er us roll'd, And fiU'd our 'fields with waving gold; Our tables spread, our garners stor'd! Wheite are our hearts to praise the Lord? 4 The solemn harvest comes apace, The closing day of life and grace : Time of decision, awful hour! Around it let no tempests tow'r! AND CIJUT.MSTAXCES. 383 5 Prepare us, Lord, by grace divine, Like stars in heaven to rise and shine; Then shall our happy souls above Reap the full harvest of thy love ! ) Winter. C. M 60< 1 O TERN winter throws his icy chains, ^ Encircling nature round; How bleak, how comfortless the plains, So late with verdure crown' d ! 2 The sun withdraws his vital beams, And light and warmth depart; And drooping, lifeless nature seems An emblem of my heart. 3 My heart, when mental winter reigns In night's dark mantle clad, Confin'd in cold, inactive chains, How desolate and sad ! 4 Return, 0 blissful sun, and bring The soul-reviving ray ; This mental winter shall be spring, This darkness cheerful day. 5 0 happy state, divine abode, Where spring eternal reigns ; And perfect day, the smile of God, Fills all the heav'nly plains. 6 Great source of light, thy beams display, My drooping joys restore, And guide me to the seats of day, Where winter chills no more. \)\) i A hymn for New Year. L. M 1 ri REAT God ! we sing that mighty hand VJT By which support! still we stand; The op'ning year thy mercy shows — Let mercy crown it till it close. 2 By day, at night, at home, abroad, Still we are guarded by our God ; PABCTCULAH By his ssant bounty fed, By his unerring asel led. rts the pasi we own; future, all to us unknown. We to thy guardian eare commit, And. | e thy feet •4 In - :Iiou our joy. and thou our r Thy goodness all our hopes shall n Ador'd tin 5 When death shall interrupt oui : 1 seal in silence mortal in whom we true In better v. ir souls shall bo L. M 1 f^ OD of our lives! thy constant care vJT Withb: us each op'ning year; These lives, so frail, dost thou | And wake anew our annual 2 How many precious souls are fled the dark regions of the dead. S tce3 from this day. the changing sun Through his last yearly run ! survive: but who can s; through i . or month, in my vital breath. Thus far at least in league with death? 4 That bi thine, el is thine to fix th< s - abode : We hold our lives from thee alone, On earth, or in the world unknown. r pow'rs Mat ! own us still as thine: Though death should blast the rising year. and cmci 6 Thy children, eager to b^ . Bid time's impetuous tide roll on. 1 land them on that blooming shore years and death are known no more. \ r< OD of my life, to t ^ v. x±x; A.^. ^ thee belong The thankful heart, the grateful song; nch'd by t^y love, each tuneful chord sounds the goodness of the Lord. _ rhou hast pi ng breath, And chas'd the gloomy j^des of death; veiymff ago ws* vairm' fly. ear Lorl. this terifcr care? Why does thy hand so lamiVrear liabrer of the ground. On which no pleasant fruits ace found ? the barren fig-tree siaifcl! And. cultivated by thy hand* nd bloom, and fruit afford, : tribute to its bounteous Lord. 9 shall thy praise employ my breath Through life, and in the arms of death; My soul the pleasant theme prolong, Then rise to aid th' amrelie son?. 610 \r Tuesday. P. M. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1 rpHE L ird of earth and sky, -L The God of ages | Who reigns enthron d on high, Ancient of endless da; Who lengthens out for trial here, And spares us yet another year. 2 Barren and wither d t: cumber d long the ground; fruit of hoi: On our dead* souls was found ; B 386 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS Yet doth he us in mercy spare Another, and another year. 3 When justice gave the word To cut the fig-tree down, The pity of our Lord Cried, "Let it still alone:" The Father mild inclines his ear, And spares us yet another year. 4 Jesus, thy speaking blood From God obtaind the grace, Who therefore hath bestow'd On us a longer space: Thou didst in our behalf appear, And lo, we see another year ! 5 Then dig about our root, Break up our fallow ground, And let our gracious fruit To thy great praise abound ; 0 let us all thy praise declare, And fruit unto perfection bear. 0 jI JL A morning song. P. M. o.o.G.o.o.6 1 /~^NCE more my eyes behold the day, v^ And to my God my soul would pay Its tributary lays : 0 may the life preserv'd by thee, With all its pow'ts and blessings, be Devoted to thy praise. 2 Beneath the shadow of thy wings, Israel's great Keeper, King of kings. My weary head found rest: No (fire alarms or racking pains, Devouring (lames, or galling chains, Disturbd my peaceful breast. 3 How many, since 1 laid me down, Have launch'd into a world unknown, To meet a dreadful doom ! AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 387 While some on wat'ry billows tost, Or wand'ring on an unknown coast, Have sigh'd in vain for home. 4 But I am spar'd to see thy face, A monument of saving grace, And live to praise thy name : Still be thou near, my gracious Lord, To keep and guide, and by thy word Peace to my soul proclaim. 5 Let me enjoy thy presence here, In ev'ry storm jny heart to cheer, Till thou shalt bid me rise Where sin and sorrow never come, Till at my blest eternal home I wake in sweet surprise. 612 Mercies reneveam^ and evenins. L. M. 1 IV/TY G°d> h°w endless is thy love ! ItA Thy gifts are ev'ry ev'ning new, And morning mercies from above Gently descend like early dew. 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night, Great Guardian of my sleeping hours; Thy sov'reign word restores the light, And quickens all my drowsy pow'rs. 3 I yield myself to thy command, To thee devote my nights and days; Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual hymns of praise. 61 ^) A morning hymn. L. JM, 1 f^i OD of the morning, at whose voice VJT The cheerful sun makes haste to rise, And like a giant doth rejoice To run his journey through the skies; 2 From the fair chambers of the east The circuit of his race begins, 388 PAKTICULAK OCCASIONS And without weariness or rest, Round the whole earth he flies and shines. 3 0 like the sun may I fulfil Th' appointed duties of the day, With ready mind and active will March on and keep my heav'nly way* 4 But I shall rove and lose the race, If God my sun should disappear, And leave me in this world's wild maze To follow ev'ry wand'ring star. 5 Lord, thy commands are clean and pure, Enlight'ning our beclouded eyes; Thy threat'ning just, thy promise sure, Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 6 Give me thy counsels for my guide, And then receive me to thy bliss ; All my desires and hopes beside Are faint and cold compar'd with this. A morning song. Li. JV1. 614 1 /~\NCE more, my soul, the rising day v-/ Salutes thy waking eyes, Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay To him that rules the skies. 2 Night unto night his name repeats, The day renews the sound, Wide as the heav'n on which he sits To turn the seasons round. 3 Tis he supports my mortal frame. My tongue shall speak his praise: My sins would rouse his wrath to flame, And yet his wrath delays,.* 4 A thousand wretched souls are (led Since the last setting sun, And yet thou lengthiest out my thread, And yet my moments run. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 389 5 Great God, let all my hours be thine Whilst I enjoy the light, Then shall my sun in smiles decline And bring a pleasant night. Hymn for morning and evening. I 7. M. 615 1 TTOSANNAH with a cheerful sound -CJL To God's upholding hand ! Ten thousand snares our path surround And yet secure we stand. 2 How wondrous is that mighty pow'r Which form'd us with a word! And ev'ry day, and ev'ry hour, We lean upon the Lord. 3 The ev'ning rests our weary head, And mercy guards the room; We wake and we admire the bed That was not made our tomb. 4 The rising morn cannot assure That we shall end the day; For death stands ready at the door To take our lives away. 5 God is our sun, whose daily light Our joy and safety brings; Our feeble frame lies safe at night Beneath his shelt'ring wings. 0 10 Praise to God in the morning. C. M. 1 1 " ORD of my life ! 0 may thy praise J-^ Employ my noblest pow'rs, Whose goodness lengthens out my days And fills the circling hours ! 2 Preserv'd by thine Almighty arm, I pass the shades of night, Serene and safe from ev'ry harm, And see returning light. 390 PAKTICULAB OCCASIONS 3 While many spenl the night in sighs, And restless pains and woes, In gentle sleep I clos'd mine eyes And undisturb'd repose. 4 When sleep, death's semblance, o'er me spread, And I unconscious lay, Thy watchful care was round my bed To guard my feeble clay. 5 0 let the same almighty care My waking hours attend; From ev'ry trespass, ev'ry snare, My heedless steps defend. G Smile on my minutes as they roll, And guide my future days ; I And let thy goodness fill my soul With gratitude and praise. OJL I The morning emblematic of eternal day. L. M 1 TN sleep's serene oblivion laid, A I safely pass'd the silent night; Again I see the breaking shade, I drink again the morning light. 2 New-born, I bless the waking hour, Once more, with awTe, rejoice to be: My conscious soul resumes her pow'r, And springs, my guardian God ! to thee. 3 0 guide me through the various maze Sly doubtful feet are doom'd to tread; And spread thy shield's protecting blaze, Where dangers press around niy head. 4 A deeper shade shall soon impend, A deeper sleep my eyes oppress; Yd then thy strength shall still defend, Thy goodness still delight to bless. 5 Thai deeper shade shall break away. That deeper sleep shall leave mine eyes: Thy light shall give eternal day; Thy love, the raptures of the skies. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 391 OJlO -^ vioming song. S. M. 1 O EE how the rising sun ^ Pursues his shining way, And wide proclaims his Maker's praise, With ev ry bright'ning ray. 2 Thus would my rising soul Its he;iv'nly parent sing, And to its great original The humble tribute bring. 3 Serene I laid me down Beneath his guardian care ; I slept, and I awoke, and found My kind Preserver near! 4 Thus does thine arm support This weak, defenceless frame : But whence these favors, Lord, to me, So worthless as I am ? 5 0 how shall I repay The bounties of my God ? This feeble spirit pants beneath The pleasing, painful load. 6 Dear Savior, to thy cross I bring my sacrifice ; By thee perfum'd, it shall ascend With fragrance to the skies. 7 My life I would anew Devote, 0 Lord, to thee, And in thy blessed presence spend A long eternity. 0±t/ God's goodness morning and evening. C. M. 1 i^i RE AT God! my early vows to thee VT With gratitude I'll bring, And at the rosy dawn of day Thy lofty praises sing* 2 Thou round the heav'nly arch doth draw A dark and sable veil, 392 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS And all the beauties of the world From mortal eyes conceal. 3 Again the sky with golden beams Thy skilful hands adorn, And paint with cheerful splendor gay The fair ascending morn. 4 And as the gloomy night returns, Or smiling day renews, Thy constant goodness still my soul With benefits pursues. 5 For this will I my vows to thee With ev'ning incense bring; And at the rosy dawn of day Thy lofty praises sing. 620 Morning prayer for divine protection. 0. JVL 1 n^O thee, let my first off 'rings rise, A Whose sun creates my day; Swift as the gladd'ning influence flies, And spotless as his ray. 2 This day thy fav'ring hand be nigh, So oft vouchsaf 'd before ! Still may it lead, protect, supply, And I that hand adore. 3 If bliss thy Providence impart, For which, resign'd, I pray, Give me to feel the grateful heart That, without guilt, is gay. 4 Affliction shouldst thou please to send, As sin's or folly's cure, Patient to gain (hat. blessed end, May I the means endure. 5 Be this and ev'rv future day Still wiser t han the pasl ; That, from the whole of life's survey, 1 may find peace at Last* AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 393 0,wJ. Resolutions in the morning. L. JVl. 1 A WAKE, my soul ! and with the sun -£TL Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 By influence of the light divine, Let thy own light to others shine; Reflect all heav'n's propitious rays In ardent love and cheerful praise. 3 Lord ! I my vows to thee renew : Disperse my sins as morning dew ; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with thyself my spirit fill. 4 Direct, control, suggest, this d y, All I design to do or say ; That all my pow'rs, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. 5 All praise to thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refresh'd me, while I slept ! Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless life partake. Morning. fe. JVl. 1 \\TE lift our hearts to thee, ▼ ▼ 0 Day-star from on high! The sun itself is but thy shade, Yet cheers both earth and sky. 2 0 let thine orient beams The night of sin disperse, The mists of error and of vice Which shade the universe ! 3 How beauteous nature now ! How dark and sad before ! With joy we view the pleasing change, And nature's God adore. 4 0 may no gloomy crime Pollute the rising day ; 394 PARTICULAR OCCASK May Jesus' blood, like morning dew, Wash all our stains away. 5 May we this life improve, To mourn for errors past; And live this short, revolving day, As if it were our last. 6 To God, the Father, Son, And Spirit, one in three, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall for ever be. ^O Morniny prayer. ir. M. 7.7.7.7, 62 1 IVTOW the shades of night are gone, -L 1 Now the morning light is come ; Lord, may I be thine to-day — Drive the shades of sin away. 2 Fill my soul with heav'nly light, Banish doubt and cleanse my sight, In thy service, Lord, to-day, Help me labor, help me pray. 3 Keep my haughty passions bound ; Save me from my foes around ; Going out and coming in, Keep me safe from ev'ry sin. 4 When my work of life is past, 0 ! receive me then at last! Night of sin will be no more, When I reach the heav'nly shore. ()2-r The Lor(V« 7 Triumphant o'er the grave ! He dies to vanquish all my foes, And lives again to save. 2 This is the day for holy rest, Yet clouds will gather soon, 396 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS Except my Lord become my guest, And put my harp in tune. 3 No heav'nly fire my heart can raise, Without the Spirit's aid ; His breath must kindle- pray'r and praise, Or I am cold and dead. 4 On all the flocks thy Spirit pour, And saving health convey ; A sweet, refreshing Sunday show'r Will make them sing and pray. 5 Direct thy shepherds how to feed The flocks of thine own choice; Give savor to the heav'nly bread, And bid the folds rejoice. 627 Sabbath morning. C M 1 i^OME, dearest Lord, and feed thy sheep, V_y On this sweet day of rest; 0 bless this flock, and make this fold Enjoy a heav'nly rest. 2 Welcome, and precious to my soul Are these sweet days of love ; But what a Sabbath shall I keep When I shall rest above ! 3 I come, I wait, I hear, I pray, Thy footsteps, Lord, I trace ; Here, in thine own appointed way, I wait to see thy face. 4 These are the swTeet and precious days On which my Lord I've seen ; And oft, when feasting on his word, In raptures I have been. <> 0 if my soul, when death appears, In this sweet frame be found, I'll clasp my Savior in my arms, And leave this earthly ground. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 397 6 I long for that delightful hour When from this clay undrest, I shall be cloth'd in robes divine, And made for ever blest. \)2o Sabbath morning. P. M. 7.7.7.7.7.7. 1 O AFELY through another week, ^ God has brought us on our way ; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in his courts to-day : Day of all the week the best; Emblem of eternal rest ! 2 While we Reek supplies of grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show thy reconciling face — Take away our sins and shame : From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in thee. 3 Here we're come, thy name to praise; Let us feel thy presence near: May thy glory meet our eyes, While we in thy house appear : Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. 4 May the gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints : Thus let all our Sabbaths prove, Till we join the church above. OwJ Confidence in God at evening. L. M. 1 HPHUS far the Lord has led me on; J- Thus far his pow'r prolongs my days : And ev'ry ev'ning shall make known Some fresh memorial of his grace. 2 Much of my time has run to waste, And I, perhaps, am near my home; 80S PAKTKTLAK OCCASIONS But ho forgives my folli And strength supplies for days to come. 3 I lay my body down to sleep: Peace is the pillow of my head: His ever watchful eye will keep Its constant guard around my bed. 4 Faith in his name forbids my fear; 0 may thy presence ne'er depart ! And in the morning may I bear Thy loving-kindness on my heart ! 680 An evening hymn. -L. JYL 1 A NOTIIER fleeting day has gone, -^- Slow o'er the west the shadows rise, Swift the soft stealing hours have flown, And night's dark mantle veils the skies. 2 Another fleeting day has gone, Swept from the records of the year ; And still with each successive sun, Life's fading visions disappear. 3 Another fleeting day has gone, To tell thy secrets, 0 my soul ; Faithful before th' eternal throne, Thy slightest folly 'twill enrol. 4 Another fleeting day has gone, To join the fugitives beiore: And 1, when life's employ is done, Shall sleep, to wake in time no more. 5 Another fleeting day has gone, And soon a fairer day shall rise; A day whose never-setting sun Shall pour his light o'er cloudless skies. G Another fleeting day has gone. In solemn silence rest, my soul; Bend — bend before his awful throne, Who bids the morn and evening roll! AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 399 QOJ. Err nln* i hymn. L. M. 1 f^i LORY to thee, my God, this night, vJ For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, 0 keep me. King of kings, Under thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that so I may With joy behold the judgment-day. 4 Lord, let my soul for ever share The bliss of thy paternal care ; 'Tis heav'n on earth, 'tis heav'n above, To see thy face and sing thy love. 5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heav'nly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. XjQ^ Evening hymn. x . M. 7.7.7.7. 1 f \MNIPRESENT God, whose aid v-/ No one ever ask'd in vain, Be this night about my bed, Ev'ry evil thought restrain. 2 Lay thy hand upon my soul, God of mine unguarded hours ! All mine enemies control, Hell and earth, and nature's pow'rs ! 3 Loose me from the chains of sense, Set me from the body free : Draw7 with stronger influence My unfetter'd soul to thee. 4 In me, Lord, thyself reveal, Fill me with a sweet surprise ; Let me thee, when waking, feel, Let me in thine image rise. 400 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS 6 9 9 00 Evening pt\ CM. 1 f~\ LORD, another day is flown, v^ And we, a lonely band, Are met once more before thy throne, To bless thy fost'ring hand. 2 And wTilt thou lend a list'ning ear To praises low as ours ? Thou wilt ! for thou dost love to hear The song which meekness pours. m 3 And, Jesus, thou thy smiles wilt deign, As we before thee pray ; For thou didst bless the infant train, And we are less than they. 4 0 let thy grace perform its part, . And let contention cease ; And shed abroad in ev'ry heart Thine everlasting peace. Evening. C. M. 634 1 TNDULGENT Father, by whose care A I've pass'd another day, Let me this night thy mercy share, And teach me how to pray. 2 Show me my sins, and how to mourn My guilt before thy face ; Direct me, Lord, to Christ alone, And save me by thy grace. 3 Let each returning night declare The tokens of thy love ; And ev'ry hour thy grace prepare My soul for joys above. 4 And when on earth [ close my eyes, To sleep in death's embrace, Let me to heav'n and glory rise, T' enjoy thy smiling face. 635 AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 401 Thoughts upon retiring, o. JM. 1 rpHE day is past and gone, JL The ev'ning shades appear, 0 may I ever keep in mind The night of death draws near. 2 I lay my garments by, Upon my bed to rest ; So death will soon remove me hence And leave my soul un Irest. 3 Lord, keep me safe this night, Secure from all my fe rs; May angels guard me while I sleep, Till morning lighi appears. 4 And when I early rise, To view th' unwearied sun, May I set out to win the prize, And after glory run : 5 That when my days are past, And I from time remove, Lord, I may in thy bosom rest, The bosom of thy love. UOl) Thoughts of death at night. P. M. 7s. 1 "YJTTHAT if death my sleep invade? ▼ T Should I be of death afraid ? Whilst encircled by thine arm, Death may strike, but cannot harm. 2 What if beams of op'ning day Shine around my breathless clay ? Brighter visions from on high Shall regale my mental eye. 3 Tender friends awhile may mourn Me from their embraces torn; Dearer, better friends 1 have In the realms beyond the grave. 4 See the guardian-angels nigh Wait to waft my soul on high ! 2G 402 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS See the golden gates display'd ! See the crown to grace my head ! 5 See a flood of sacred light, Which no more shall yield to night! Transitory world, farewell! Jesus calls with him to dwell ! 6 With thy heav'nly presence blest, Death is life, and labor rest: Welcome sleep or death to me, Still secure, for still with thee. 6 £) | En it in j hymn. 0. M. 1 "TVTOW from the altar of our hearts -L ^ Let incense flames arise ; Assist us, Lord, to offer up Our ev'ning sacrifice. 2 Awake, our love, awake, our joy ; Awake, our hearts and tongue : Sleep not when mercies loudly call, Break forth into a song. 3 Minutes and mercies multiplied Have made up all this day; Minutes came quick, but mercies were More fleet and free than they. 4 New time, new favors, and new joys Do a new song require; Till wre shall praise thee as we would, Accept our heart's desire. 5 Lord of our time, whose hand hath set New time upon our score, Thee may wo praise for all our time, When time shall be no more ! ( )<• )0 LvrWs day < ix ning. 0. M. 1 ITTHEN, 0 dear Jesus, when shall I n Behold thee all serene; Blest in perpetual Sabbath-day, Without a veil between ! AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 403 2 Assist me, while I wander here, Amidst a world of cares ; Incline my heart to pray with love, And then accept my pray'rs. 3 Release my soul from ev'ry chain, No more hell's captive led ; And pardon thy repenting child For whom the Savior bled. 4 Spare me, my God, 0 spare the soul That gives itself to thee ; Take all that I possess below, And give thyself to me. 5 Thy Spirit, 0 my Father, give, To be my guide and friend, To light my path to ceaseless joys, To Sabbaths without end. OOt/ Lord's day evening. L. M. 1 T ORD, how delightful 'tis to see J J A whole assembly worship thee ; At once they sing, at once they pray ! They hear of heav'n, and learn the way. 2 I have been there, and still would go; 'Tis like a little heav'n below: Not all that hell or sin can say, Shall tempt me to forget this day. 3 0 write upon my mem'ry, Lord, ^ The text and doctrine of thy word; ^ That I may break thy laws no more, But love thee better than before. 4 With thoughts of Christ and things divine, Fill up this foolish heart of mine; That, hoping pardon through his blood, I may lie down and wake with God. 0 jl V' An evening song. \j. M.. 1 THREAD Sov'reign, let mine ev'ning song -L/ Like holy incense rise! Assist the off rings of my tongue To reach the lofty skies. 404 PARTICULAR OCCASK 2 Through all the dangers of the day Thy hand was still my guard, And still to drive my wants away Thy mercies stood prepared. 3 Perpetual blessings from above Encompass'd me around, But 0! how few returns of love Hath my Creator found. 4 What have I done for him that died To save my wretched soul? How are my follies multiplied, Fast as my minutes roll ! 5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine To thy dear cross I flee, And to thy grace my soul resign, To be renew'd by thee. 6 Sprinkled afresh with pard'ning blood, I lay me down to rest, As in th' embraces of my God, Or on my Savior's breast. 641 Midnight thoughts recollected. 0. JVL 1 5rPWAS in the watches of the night A I thought upon thy pow'r; I kept thy lovely face in sight Amidst the darkest hour. 2 My flesh lay resting on my bed, My soul arose on high: "My God, my life, my hope," I said, "Bring thy salvation nigh/' 3 My spirit labors up thy hill, Aim! climbs the heav'nly road; But thy right hand upholds me still, While 1 pursue my God. 4 Thy mercy stretches o'er my head The shadow of thy wings; My heart rejoices in thine aid, My tongue awakes and sings. 642 AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 405 Evening prayer, 0. JV1. 1 "1" ORD[ thou wilt hear me when I pray, -L^ I am for ever thine : I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, From cares and bus'ness free, 'Tis sweet conversing on my bed With my own heart and thee. 3 I pay this ev'ning sacrifice; And, when my work is done, Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, I'll give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep! 64 O A birth-day hymn. P.M. 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1 ri OD of my life, to thee % ^JT My cheerful soul I raise; Thy goodness bade me be, And still prolongs my days : I see my natal hour return, And bless the day that I was born. 2 Though but a child of earth, I glorify thy name, From whom alone my birth And all my blessing came; Creating and preserving grace Let all that is within me praise. 3 My soul, and all its pow'rs, Thine, wholly thine shall be, All, all my happy hours I consecrate to thee; Whate'er I have, whate'er I am, Shall magnify my Maker s name. 406 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS 4 Long as I live beneath. To thee 0 let me live. To thee my ev'ry breath In thanks and blessings giv«; Me to thine image now restore, And I shall praise thee evermore. 644 A birth-day hymn. Jr . JV1. 7s. 1 IT MINE Ebenezer raise A To my kind Redeemer's praise; With a grateful heart I own Hitherto thy help I've known. 2 What may be my future lot, Well I know concerns me not; This should set my heart at rest — What thy will ordains is best. 3 I my all to thee resign; Father, let thy will be mine; May but all thy dealings prove Fruits of thy paternal love. 4 Guard me, Savior, by thy pow'r, Guard me in the trying hour; % Let thine unremitted care Save me from the lurking snare. 5 Let my few remaining days Be directed to thy praise ; So the last, the closing scene Shall be tranquil and serene. G To thy will I leave the rest, Grant me hut this one request, Both in life and death to prove Tokens of thy special love, 0 i' ) -A wedding hymn. 0. M. 1 OINCR Jesus freely did appear, ^ To grace a marriage feast, 0 Lord, we ask thy presence here, To makr a wedding guesl . AXD CIRCUMSTANCE 407 2 Upon the wedded pair look down. Who now have plighted hands; - Their union with thy favor crown, And bless their nuptial bands. 3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow, Of all rich dowries best ! Their substance bless, and peace bestow, To sweeten all the rest. 4 In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light, By taking mutual share. 5 True helpers may they prove indeed, In pray'r and faith and hope ; And see with joy a godly seed To build their household up. 6 On ev'ry soul assembled here 0 make thy face to shine ; Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer Than richest food or wine. Marriage. -L. 31. 646 1 "V^ITH grateful hearts and tuneful lays, ▼ ▼ We bow before th' eternal throne, And offer up our humble praise To him whose name is Grod alone. 2 On this auspicious eve draw near, And shed thy richest blessings down; Fill ev'ry heart with love sincere, And all thy faithful mercies crown. 3 Grant now thy presence, gracious Lord, And hearken to our fervent pray'r; The nuptial vow in heav'n record, And bless the newly married pair. 4 0 guide them safe this desert through, Tklid all the cares of life and love, At length, with joy, thy face to view In fairer, better worlds above. 408 pjJrticulab ocfcAfcid \)~t i to Christian fri L. M. 1 TTINDKED in Christ, for his (Jeaj sake, XV a hearty welcome here receive: May we together now partake The joys which only lie can give. 2 To you and ns by grace 'tis giv'n To know7 the Savior's precious name; And shortly we shall meet in heav'n, Our hope, our way, our end the same. 3 May he, by whose kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above — Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with love. 4 Forgotten be each worldly theme, When Christians see each other thus; We only wish to speak of him AVho liv'd and died, and reigns for us. 5 We'll talk of all he did and said, And suffer'd for us here below; The path he mark'd for us to tread, And what he's doing for us now. G Thus, as the moments pass away. We'll love and wonder and adore; And hasten on the glorious day When we shall meet to part no more. 048 Visiting a friend, 1 • M. <,M. 1 TESUS, my Lord, how rich thy grace ! *J Thy bounties how complete! How shall I count the matchless sum, How pay the mighty debt? 2 High on a throne of radiant light Dost thou exalted shine: What can my poverty bestow, When all the worlds are thine ? 3 Bui thou hast brethren hero below, The partners of thy grace, And wilt confess their humble names Before thy Father's face, 4 In them thou may'st be cloth'd and fed, And visited and eheerd ; AND C1KCLMMAXCES. 419 And in their accents of distress My Savior's voice is heard. 5 Thy face, with rev'rence and with love, We in thy poor would see ; £) let us rather beg our bread Than keep it back from thee. Q\JO The importance of educating I/on fit. 0. M» 1 T)LEST is the man whose heart expands -D At melting pity's call, And the rich "blessings of whose hands Like heav'nly manna foil. I Mercy, descending from above, In softest accents pleads ; 0 may each tender bosom move When mercy intercedes. 3 Be ours the bliss in wisdom's way To guide untutor'd youth, And lead the mind that went astray To virtue and to truth. 4 Children our kind protection claim, And God will well approve When infants learn to lisp his name, And their Creator love. 5 Delightful work ! young souls to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin, To seek redeeming grace. G Almighty God ! thine influence shed To aid this good design : The honors of thy name be spread, And all the glory thine. ()() l Youth instructed. L. M. Congregation. 1 1VT0W let our hearts conspire to raise ±y A cheerful anthem to thy praise ; Let music, sweet as incense, rise With grateful odors to the skies. 420 IWRTKTLAi; (>( ( ASIONS Childn a. 2 Teach us to bow before thy face, Nor let our hearts forget thy grace; When lost in ignorance we lay. Thy goodness snatclfd our souls away. Congregation. 3 0 what a num'rous race we see, In ignorance and miser}' ! Shall they continue still to lie In ignorance and misery ? CJiildn a . 4 Give, Lord, each lib'ral soul to prove The joys of thine exhaustless love : May we the sacred Scriptures know, And like the blessed Jesus grow. Congregation. 5 We feel a sympathizing heart; Lord, 'tis a pleasure to impart ; Hear thou our cry, and pitying see, 0 let these children live to thee. (\(\W Sunday School celebration. CM Congregation, 1 f^i REAT God, accept our songs of praise VJT Which we would to thy honor raise ; Bless our attempts to spread abroad The knowledge of our Savior God, ( 'ltli>ln it. '1 Next to our God, our thanks are due To those who love and pity show, In kindly pointing out the road That leads to Christ, the way to (Jod. ( ongreycUion, j We claim no merit of our own; Great (Jod, the work is thine alone! Thou didsl at fust our hearts incline To carry on this great design. AND CIRCUMSTANCES, 42] Children. 4 Now we are taught to read and pray, To hear God's word, to keep his day; Lord, here accept the thanks we bring — Our infant tongues thy praise would sing. Congregation. 5 With those dear children we'll unite; Their songs inspire us with delight: Lord, while on earth we sing thy love, May angels join the notes above. Children. 6 Great God, our benefactors bless, Congregation. And crown thy work with great success*, Both. 0 may we meet around thy throne, To sing thy praise in strains unknown. Ot)9 Sunday School L M 1 f~\ WHAT a pleasure 'tis to see v-J Christians in harmony agree ITo teach the rising race to know They're born in sin, exposed to woe. Children. 2 0 what a privilege is this, That we obtain so rich a grace ! We're taught the path to endless day — We're taught to read, to sing, and pray. Chorus. To God let highest praise be giv'n ; Hark! how the echo sounds from heav'n: Come,* let us with the angels join — Glory to God, good will to men. Congregation. 3 Lord, thou, in thy most sacred page, Call'st children thine own heritage : A'2'2 I'AKTHTLAK < >C( "ASK ».\ CS Accept them, bless them with thy grace Till they above behbld thy face. Chilchi n . 4 Let blessings in abundance flow On all around us herg below; May we our benefactors meet Around Jehovah's blissful seat. I lion's. To God let highest praise be giv'n, Hark ! how the echo sounds, &c. 0/0 For Sunday School children. C. M. 1 /~\NCE more we keep the sacred day v>J That saw the Savior rise; Once more we tune our infant song To him that rules the skies. 2 What numbers vainly spend these hours That are to Jesus due ! Children and parents, how they live ! And how they perish too ! 3 But we, a happier few, are taught The ways of heav'nly truth : We hail once more the plan of love That pities wandYing youth. 4 Our foolish hearts are prone to err; Too oft we find it so; 0 may the God of grace forgive, And better hearts bestow. 5 Teach as the way, while here we learn To read thy holy word ; Bless all the kind instructions giv'n, And make us thine, 0 Lord. G Praise to our (iod, and thanks to those Who thus our souls befriend; While the rich benefit we reap, On them thy blessing send. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 423 Q | J For Sunday School children. S. M. 1 ] " ORD, in the days of youth JLi May we in grace improve, And learn the word of sacred truth, The Savior's dying love. 2 Our moments haste away With ev'ry heaving breath, And swiftly hastens on the day When we must sink in death. 3 While some are never taught The way of God with care, We bless the Lord that we are brought To this thy house of pray'r. 4 Lord, give us ears to hear, And hearts to understand; In trouble may we find thee near — A Savior close at hand. 5 Through life's dark rugged road, Thus far we're kept by thee : May heav'n at last be our abode, Thy glory there to see. 6 Blest be our God, who lives And reigns with boundless sway: Richly our benefactor gives: We'll praise him all the day. 7 Beyond the azure sky, We'll praise thee more and more; And through a long eternity A God in Christ adore. I +J Hope in sickness. C. M. 1 1 " ORD ! I am pain'd ; but I resign JL^ My body to thy will; 'Tis grace, 'tis wisdom all divine Appoints the pains I feel. 2 Dark are the ways of providence, When those who love thee groan: 424 PARTICULAR OCCASK Thy reasons lie conceal' d from sense, Mysterious and unknown. 3 Yet nature may have leave to speak, And plead before her God, Else would th' o'erburtheiul spirit break Beneath his heavy rod. 4 The mournful groans and flowing tears, Give my poor spirit ease; While ev'ry groan my Father hears, And ev'ry tear he sees. 5 Is not some smiling hour at hand, With peace upon its wings ! Give it, 0 God ! thy swift command, With all the joys it brings. I ^3 Life and death in the hands <>!' God. Li. M. G 1 "XVTTIEN mortal man resigns his breath, ▼ ▼ 'Tis God directs the shafts of death; Casual though the stroke appear, He sends the fatal messenger. 2 All pow'r is in that hand divine; That hand must first the warrant sign, And arm the death and wing the dart. AVhich speeds his message to our heart. 3 Who first inspir'd the breath of life, Prolongs or ends the mortal strife, Brings to the margin of the grave. And shows us thence his pow'r to save. 4 If thou my body hence will raise, I'll publish my Restorer's praise, My life at thy dear hands receive, And only for thy glory live. \ ) | 4t Sick-bnl tlrrofinn. C. M. 1 i^i OD of my life, look gently down, vJT Behold the pains 1 reel ; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 425 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command; I'll not attempt a niuriu'rin^ word Against thy chast'ning hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes; My strength consumes, my spirit dies Through thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the du t; Our feeble powYs can n< er withstand, And all our beauty's ] >st. 5 I only sojourn here below, As all my fathers J id; May I be well prepar'd to go When I the summons hear. 6 But if my life be spar'd awhile Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my bus'ness still, And I'll declare thy love. \) | tJ Sick-bed reflections. S. M, 1 TUST o'er the grave I hung — *J No pardon met mine eyes, As blessings never greet the slain, And hope shall never rise. 2 Sweet mercy to my soul Reveal'd no charming ray; Before me rose a long — dark night, With no succeeding day. 3 Then 0 how vain appear'd The joys beneath the sky! Like visions past — like flow'rs that bloom When wintry storms are nigh. 4 How mourn'd my sinking soul The Sabbath's hours divine, The day of grace, that precious day, Consum'd in sense and sin. 426 iwirrKTi.AK oca-: 5 The work — the mighty work Of life, so long delay'd — Repentance vet to be begun Upon a dying bed. Consolation in sickness. 0. JV1. 676 1 ''TUS hard to part with those we love, -L Who weep beside our bed, Whose tears bedew our burning brow, Whose arm supports our head: 2 When fading from the dizzy view, I sought their forms in vain; The bitterness of death I knew, And groan' d to live again. 3 'Tis dreadful when th' accuser's pow'r Assails the sinking heart, Recalling ev'ry wasted hour, And each unworthy part. 4 Yet, Jesus, in that mortal fray, Thy blessed comfort stole, Like sunshine in an autumn day, Across my darken'd soul. 5 When, soon or late, this feeble breath No more to thee can pray, Support me through the vale of death, And in the darksome way. 6 When cloth'd in fleshly weeds again I wait thy dread decree, Judge of the world, remember then That thou hast died for me. ( ) / / Ood <>i,r help in trouble. C. M. 1 1V/TY soul, the awful hour will come, ItX Apace it ^ateseth on. To bear this body to the tomb, And t hoc to scones unknown. 2 My heart, long lab'ririg with its woes, Shall |),*int and sink away; AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 427 And you, my eyelids, soon shall close On the last glimm'ring ray. 3 Whence in" that hour shall I receive A cordial for my pain? When, if earth's monarchs were my friends, Those friends would weep in vain. 4 Great King of nature and of grace, To thee my spirit flies, And opens all its deep distress Before thy pitying eyes. 5 All its desires to thee are known, And ev'ry secret fear; The meaning of each broken groan Well notic'd by thine ear. 6 0 fix me by that mighty pow'r, Which to such love belongs, Where darkness veils the eyes no more, And groans are chang'd to songs. 078 On recovering from disease. -L • M. o.o.o.o. 1 TTOW vast is the tribute I owe -CI Of gratitude, homage and praise, To the giver of all I possess. The life and the length of my days. 2 When the sorrows I boded were come, I pour'd out my sighs and my tears; And to him, who alone can relieve, My soul breath'd her vows and her pray'rs. 3 When my heart throbb'd with pain and alarm, When paleness my cheek overspread, When sickness pervaded my frame — Then my soul on my Maker was stay'd. 4 When death's awful image was nigh, And no mortal was able to save, Thou didst brighten the valley of death, And illumine the gloom of the grave. 428 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS 5 In mercy thy presence dispels The shades of adversity's night, And turns the sad scene of despair To a morning of joy and delight. 6 Great source of my comforts restor'd! Thou healer and balm of my woes! Thou hope and desire of my soul! On thy mercy I'll ever repose. 7 How boundless the gratitude due To thee, 0 thou God of my praise ! The fountain of all I possess, The life and the light of my days. i)i\) The frailty of man, L. M. 1 T7IRM w^as my health, my day was bright, JT And I presum'd 'twould ne'er be night; Fondly I said, within my heart, Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart. 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; And when thy face was turn'd aside, My health was gone, my comforts died. :5 Hear me, 0 God of grace! I said And raise me from among the dead : Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt; Thy pard'ning love remov'd my guilt. 4 I will extol thee, Lord, on high: At thy command, diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 5 Thine anger but a moment stays; Thy love is life and length of days: Though grief and tears the night employ, The morning-star restores our joy. 00 \) God delivereth his saints' from affliction, 0. M. 1 T LOVE the Lord; he beard my cries, A And pitied e\ Vy groan : Long as 1 live, when troubles rise, AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 429 2 I love the Lord; he bow'd his ear, And chas'd my griefs away : 0 let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray. 3 Among the saints that fill thy house, My offring shall be paid; There shall my zeal perform the vows My soul in anguish made. 4 The Lord beheld me sore distrest; He bade my pains remove : Return, my soul, to God, thy rest, For thou hast known his love. QO J Comfort in sickness and death. 0. M. 1 TTTHEN sickness shakes the languid frame, ▼ ▼ Each phantom pleasure flies ; Vain hopes of bliss no more obscure Our long-deluded eyes. 2 The tott'ring frame of mortal life Shall crumble into dust; Nature shall faint; but learn, my soul, On nature's God to trust. 3 The man whose pious heart is fix'd Securely on his God, In ev'ry frown may comfort find, And kiss the chast'ning rod. 4 Nor him shall death itself alarm; On heav'n his soul relies; With joy he views his Maker's love, And with composure dies. OOw Sickness and recovery. C JM. 1 ]\/TY God, thy service well demands -^J- The remnant of my days; AVhy was this fleeting breath renew'd But to renew thy praise? 2 Thine arms of everlasting love Did this weak frame sustain; 430 PARTKTLAR OCCASIONS When life was hov'ring o'er the £rave, And nature sunk with pain. 3 Thou, when the pains of death were felt, x Didst chase the fears of Hell, And teach my pale and quiv'ring lips Thy matchless grace to tell. 4 Calmly I bow'd my fainting head On thy dear faithful breast; Pleas'd to obey my Father's call To his eternal rest. 5 Into thy hands, my Savior God, Did I my soul resign, In firm dependence on that truth Which made salvation mine. 6 Back from the borders of the grave, At thy command, I come, Nor wrill I urge a speedier flight To my celestial home. 000 Affliction, <>r meditation on God's love. 0. JV1 1 X1TIIEN languor and disease invade ▼ ▼ This trembling house of clay, 'Tis sweet to look beyond my pains And long to fly away. 2 Sweet to look inward, and attend The whispers of his love; Sweet to look upward to the place Where Jesus pleads above. 3 Sweet to look back, and see my name In life's fair book set down : Sweet to look forward, and behold Eternal joys my own. 4 Sweet to relied how grace divine My sins on .Jesus laid ; Sweet to remember that his blood My debt of suff'ring paid. 5 Sweet in his righteousness to stand, Which saves from second death; and enu cjmstanjce 433 Sweet to experience, day by day, His spirit's quick'ning breath. 6 If such the sweetness of the streams, What must the fountain be, Where saints and angels draw their bliss Immediately from thee! ()(S4 Sweet affli<>t;„u. P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.7. 1 TN the floods of tribulation, JL While the billows o'er me roll, Jesus whispers consolation, And supports my fainting soul: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.* 2 Floods of tribulation heighten, Billows still around me roar, Those that know not Christ — ye frighten, But my soul defies your pow'r : Hallelujah, &c. 3 In the sacred page recorded Thus his word securely stands — "Fear not, I'm in trouble near thee; Naught shall pluck thee from my hands :" Sweet affliction, sweet affliction, Ev'ry word my love demands.* 4 Bless'd there with a weight of glory, Still the path I'll ne'er forget, But, exulting, cry, it led me To my blessed Savior's seat: Sweet affliction, sweet affliction, Which has brought to Jesus' feet. PUBLIC AND NATIONAL BLESSINGS AND AFFLICTIONS. 685 Thanks giving. -L. JMS 1 T)RAISE, happy land! Jehovah's nil -L His goodness and thy bliss proclai name ; aim : For thee each blessing hugely flows That freedom's lib'ral hand bestows. 432 PAKTKTLUi OCCASIONS 2 Thy children are secure and blest; Thy shores have peace, thy cities rest; He feeds thy sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. 3 Thy changing seasons he ordains, Thine early and thy latter rains; His flakes of snow like wool he sends, And wTell the springing corn defends. 4 But he hath nobler works and ways, To call his people to his praise : To all our land his laws are shown; His gospel's through the nation known. Ov) National security from God. C M. 68( 1 TN vain opposing nations rise, J- If God with us abide : One word of his dissolves their strength, And humbles all their pride. 2 His wisdom sees correction meet; He gives the dread command, And war its desolation spreads Through ev'ry trembling land. 3 His purpose wrought, again he speaks, And desolations cease; War's loud alarms are heard no more, And all the world is peace. 4 Mortals, adore his sovereign pow'r, Nor dare provoke his rod: Through all your various tribes be still, And know7 that he is God. ()S / i" tiw '.'/>">•• S. M. L (~^ OD, to correct the world, VJT 111 wrath is slow to rise; l>ut comes at length, in thunder clothed, And darkjiess veils the skies. 2 His banners, lifted high. The nations' God declare, AM) CIRCUMSTANCES. 433 And, stain'd with blood, with terrors niark'd, Spread wonder and despair. 3 All earthly pomp and pride Are in his presence lost; Empires o'erturn'd, thrones, sceptres, crowns, In wild confusion tost. 4 While war and woe prevail, And desolation wide ; In God, the sov'reign Lord of all, The righteous still confide. 5 Mysterious is the course Of his resistless way : His path is in the trackless winds, And in the foaming sea. 6 Yet, though now wrapt in clouds, And from our view conceal'd, The righteous Judge will soon appear, In majesty re veal' d ! 7 He'll curb the lawless pow'r, The deadly wrath of man ; And all the windings will unfold Of his own gracious plan. 8 The sons of tyranny In ruin shall be huii'd ; And light, and liberty, and bliss, Embrace the new-born world. UOO In time of ipar. L. M. 1 (^|N thee, great Ruler of the skies, ^^ On thee our steadfast hope relies ; When hostile pow'rs against us join, What aid so present, Lord, as thine? 2 By thee secur'd, no fears we own, Though earth, convuls'd, beneath us groan, Though tempests o'er her surface sweep, And whirl her hills into the deep ; T 28 434 PARTICULAR <><< AM 3 Though, arm'd with rage, before our eyes That deep in all its horrors rise, While, as the tumult spreads around, The mountains tremble at the sound. 4 Behold fair Sions blest retreat, Where God has fixt his awful seat; Whose walls to heav'n's almighty Lord His chosen residence ailord. 5 God, ever watchful, ever nigh, Bids storms around her harmless fly ; His early care each foe withstands, And backward turns the yielding bands. OOJ Prar/erJ'or peace. Li. M. 1 YITIIIXE Justice waves her vengeful hand ▼ ▼ Tremendous o'er a guilty land, Almighty God, thine awful powr With fear and trembling we adore. 2 Where shall we hide but at thy feet? Our only refuge is thy seat; Thy seat wThere potent mercy pleads. And holds thy thunder from our heads. 3 While peace and plenty blest our days. Where was the tribute of our prats Ungrateful race! how have we spent The blessings which thy goodness lout ! 4 Look down, 0 Lord, with pitying bye; Though loud our crimes for vengeance cry, Let mercy's louder voice prevail, Nor thy long-suff'ring patience fail. 0 Encourag'd by thy sacred word. May we not plead thy promise. Lord, That when an humble nation mourns, Thy rising wrath to pity turns? 0 O let thy sovereign grace impart Contrition to each rocky heart ; And bid sincere repentance How In general, undissembled woe. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 435 7 Fair smiling peace again restore ; With plenty bless the pining poor : And may a happy, thankful land, Obedient own thy guardian hand. Prayer for p _L. J\l 690 1 \T7~HILE o'er our guilty land, 0 Lord, ▼ ▼ We view the terrors of thy sword? 0 whither shall the helpless fly ? To whom but thee direct their cry? 2 The helpless sinner's cries and tears Are grown familiar to thine ears : Oft has thy mercy sent relief, When all was fear and hopeless grief. 3 On thee our guardian God we call — Before thy throne of grace we fall ; And is there no deliv'rance there ? And must wTe perish in despair? 4 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn — To our forsaken God we turn ! 0 spare our guilty country — spare The church which thou hast planted here. 5 We plead thy grace, indulgent God ; We plead thy Son's atoning blood ; We plead thy gracious promises — And are they unavailing pleas ? 6 These pleas, presented at thy throne, Have brought ten thousand blessings down On guilty lands in helpless woe Let them prevail to save us too. v)*Jl_ l'1'"' a 'public fast. C. M. 1 OEE, gracious God, before thy throne ^ Thy mourning people bend ! 'Tis on thy sov'reign grace alone Our humble hopes depend. 2 Dark judgments from thy mighty hand Thy dreadful power display; 436 PAETIOULAB OCCASIONS Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still we live to praj 3 How chang'd, alas! are truths divine For error, guilt and shame ! What impious numbers, bold in sin, Disgrace the Christians name. 4 Regardless of thy smile or frown, Their pleasures they require, And sink with blind indilf'rence down To everlasting fire. 5 0 turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, By thine unbounded grace ; Then shall our hearts obey thy word, And humbly seek thy face. 6 Then should insulting foes invade, We shall not sink in fear ; Secure of never-failing aid, If God, our God, is near. \) *J *L Confession and prayer, Ju. JM 1 f~\ MAY the pow'r which melts the rock V-7 Be felt by all assembled here! Or else our service will bui mbck The God whom we profess to fear. 2 Lord, while thy judgments shake the land Thy people's eyes are lix'd on thee! We own thy just, uplifted hand, Which thousands cannot, will not sec. 3 How long hast thou bestow'd thy care On this indulgd, ungrateful spot; While other nations, far and near, Eave envied and admir'd our lot. 4 Here peace and liberty liave dwelt, The glorious gospel brightly shone; And ofl our enemies have fell That God has made our cause his own. AND CIRCUMSTANCES. 437 5 But ah ! both heav'n and earth have heard Our vile requital of his love ! We, whom like children he has rear'd, Against his goodness rebels prove. 6 His grace despis'd, his pow'r defied, And legions of the blackest crimes, Profaneness, riot, lust and pride, Are signs that mark the present times. 7 The Lord, displeas'd, hath rais'd his rod; Ah, where are now the faithful few Who tremble for the ark of God, And know what Israel ought tc do ? 8 Lord, hear thy people ev'ry where, Who meet to mourn, confess and pray; The nation and thy churches spare, And let thy wrath be turn'd away. Praise for deliverance and peace. x. JM. 1 T)EACE! the welcome sound proclaim; JL Dwell with rapture on the theme : Loud, still louder swell the strain ; Peace on earth ! good-will to men ! 2 Breezes ! whisp'ring soft and low, Gently murmur as ye blow ; Now, when war and discord cease, Praises to the God of peace. 3 Ocean's billows far and wide, Rolling in majestic pride ! Loud, still louder swell the strain : Peace on earth ! good-will to men ! 4 Vocal songsters of the grove, Sweetl}r chant in notes of love : Now when war and discord cease, Praises to the God of peace. 5 Mortals, who these blessings feel! Christians, who before him kneel! Loud, still louder swell the strain: Peace on earth, good-will to men ! 438 PARTICULAR OCCASIONS, ETC, \)t'~T Qw* ' in rulers. CM. 1 fpi!K Lord among the mighty stands. A Where his impartial Surveys the deeds of earthly powers, And will their judgments try. 2 0 never, thou, umustly judge, Nor for the wipked plead ! Defend the orphan, and the poor, And sueeor those in rieed. 3 Save from his foes the helpless man. When sunk in deep distress : And let him not become a prey To siudi as would oppress* I Arise, 0 God, and judge the earth: Thy righteousness display : The world is thine inheritance, And man shall own thy sway. \)*'f) ious intolerana -L. JV1. 1 A BSURD and vain attempt I to hind -£\- With iron ehains the free-horn mind, To force convection, and reclaim The wand'ring by destructive ilame. 2 Bold arrogance! to snatch from heav'n Dominion not to mortals giv'n ; O'er conscience to Usurp the throne, Accountable to God alone. 3 Jesus ! thy gentle law of love Does no such cruelties approve ; Mild as thyself, thy doctrine wields No arms bul what persuasion yields. 4 By proofs divine, and reason strong, It draws the willing soul along; And conquests to thy church acquires By eloquence which heav'n inspires. 6 o happy, who are thus compell'd To the rich fea>t. by Jesus held : May we this blessing know, and prize The light which liberty supplit DEATH. 439 DEATH. t)*/0 Pray< dying. ft a1. 1 TXTHEN, bending o'er the brink of life, ▼ V My trembling soul shall stand, Waiting to pass death's awful flood, Ghr< . al thy command ! 2 When weeping friends surround my bed, And ckyae my sightless eyes; When shatter'd by the weight of years This broken body lie.- ; 3 When ev'ry long-lov'd scene of life Stands ready to depart ; When the lasi sigh that .-hakes the frame Shall rend tin's b.ursting heart: 4 0 thou greal Source of joy supreme, Whose arm alone can save, Dispel the darkness that surrounds The entrance to the- grave* 5 Lay thy supporting, gentle hand Beneath my sinking head; And, with a ray of love divine. Illume my dy'w G Leaning on thy dear, faithful breast, May I resign my breath! And, in thy fond embraces, lose "The bitterness of death !' \)\) I The living knpw, (fee. L. M. 1 TWTHERE are the dead ?— In heav'n or hell ▼ ▼ Their disembodied spirits dwell; Their faded forms in bonds of clay. Reserved until the judgment day. 2 Who are the dead? — The sons of time In i je, and state and clime ; Renown'd, dishonor'd, or forgot. The place that knew them knows them not. 440 DEATH. 3 Where are the living ? — On the ground Where pray'r is heard and mercy found; Where, in the compass of a span. The mortal makes th' immortal man. 4 Who are the living? — They whose breath Draws ev'ry moment nigh to death Of endless bliss or woe the heirs : 0 what an awful lot is theirs ! 5 Then, timely warn'd, let us begin To follow Christ and (lee from sin; Daily grow up in him our head, Lord of the living and the dead. \)\) Q Death temporal and eternal. b. JM. 1 r\ WHERE shall rest be found, V./ Rest for the weary soul ? 'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 2 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. 3 Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above, Unmeasur'd by the flight of years — And all that life is love. 4 There is a death whose pang Outlasts the fleeting breath : 0 what eternal horrors hang Around the second death! 5 Lord God of truth and grace J Teach us that death to shun: — Lest we be driven from thy face, And evermore undone. G Here would we end our quest Alone are found in thee The life of perfect love — the rest Of immortality. DEATH. 441 599 The tolling bell. L, M. 1 /^FT as the bell, with solemn toll, v^ Speaks the departure of a soul, Let each one ask himself, " Am I Prepaid, should I be calf d to die T 2 Only this frail and fleeting breath Preserves me from the jaws of death ; Soon as it fails, at once I'm gone, And plung'd into a world unknown. 3 Then leaving all I lov'd below. To God's tribunal I must go ; Must hear the judge pronounce my fate, And fix my everlasting state. 4 Lord Jesus ! help me now to flee, And seek my hope alone in tine; Apply thy blood, thy Spirit % i ve, Subdue my sin, and let me 1ft e. 5 Then when the solemn bell I hear, If sav'd from guilt, I need not fear ; Nor would the thought alarming be, Perhaps it next may toll for me. The sting of death is sin. C JVl. 700 1 TV/THENCE has the world her magic pow'r? ▼ ▼ Why deem we death a foe ? Recoil from weary life's best hour, And covet longer woe ? 2 The cause is conscience — conscience oft Her tale of guilt renews ; Her voice is terrible, though soft, And dread of death ensues. 3 Then anxious to be longer spar'cl, Man mourns his fleeting breath ; All evils then seem light, compar'd With the approach of death. 4 'Tis judgment shakes him — there's the fear That prompts the wish to stay : T 2 442 DEATH. He has incurrM a long arrear, And must despair to pay. 5 Pay! — follow Christ, ahd all is paid; Jlis death your peace insuiv- ; Think on the grave where he was laid, And calm descend to yours. ( ( ) J The voice of the tomb. C. M. 1 TTARK! from the tombs a doleful sound; JLl Mine ears, attend the cry: "Ye living men, come view the ground Where you must shortly lie. 2 "Princes, this clay must be your bed, In spite of all your tow'rs ! The tall, the wise, the rev'rend head, Must lie as low as ours." 3 Great God ! is this our certain doom ? And are wre still secure ? Still walking downward to the tomb, And yet prepare no more ! 4 Grant us the pow'r of quick'ning grace To fit our souls to fly; Then, when we drop this dying flesh, We'll rise above the sky. I \J £ The nnt'th/ of man ai mortal* 0. M. 1 npEACH me the measure of my days, JL Thou Maker of my frame ! 1 would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail 1 am. 2 A span is all iliat wo can boast ; A fleeting hour of time : Man LS but vanity and dust. In all his flow I and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move, Like shadows o'er the plain : They rage and strive, desire and love, 15ut aD the noise is vain. DEATH. 443 i Some walk in honor's gaudy show ; Some dig for golden ore ; They toil for heirs, they know not who, And straight are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then, From creatures, earth and dust ? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I resign my earthly hope, My fond desires recall ; I give my mortal int'rest up, And make my God my all. / Of) Death at hand. C. M. 1 HPHEE we adore, eternal Name ! JL And humbly own to thee How feeble is our mortal frame, What dying worms are we. 2 Our wasting lives are short' ning still, As months and days increase; And ev'ry beating pulse we tell Leaves but the number less. 3 Dangers stand thick through all the ground, To push us to the tomb ; And fierce diseases wait around To hurry mortals home. 4 Great God ! on what a slender thread Hang everlasting things ! Th' eternal states of all the dead Upon life's feeble strings. '5 Yet while a world of joy or woe Depends on ev'ry breath, Thoughtless and unconcern'd we go Upon the brink of death. 6 Waken, 0 Lord ! our drowsy sense, To walk this dang'rous road ; And if our souls are hurried hence, May they be found with God. 444 DEATH. 704 IlllJH' JL. J>1. 1 HpHAT awful hour will soon appear, A Swift on the wings of time it Hies, When all that pains or pleases here Will vanish from my closing eyes. 2 Death calls my friends, my neighbors hence, And none resist the fatal dart : Continual warnings strike my sense. And shall they fail to strike my heart? 3 Think, 0 my soul ! how much depends On the short period of to-day : Shall time, which heav'n in mercy lends, Be negligently thrown away '! 4 Thy wasting minutes strive to use ; Awake, rouse ev'ry active pow'r ; And not in dreams and trifles lose This little, this important hour ! 5 Lord of my life, inspire my heart With heav'nlv ardor, grace divine ; Nor let thy presence e'er depart, For strength and life and death are thine. 6 0 teach me some celestial skill, Each awful warning to improve; And, while my days are shortening still. Prepare me for the joys above. I \J {J Numbering our thiys. ij. iM, 1 /^1 OD of eternity! from thee ' J" Did infant time his bring draw: Moments and days, and months and years Revolve by thine unvaried law. 2 Silent and slow they glide away ; Steady and strong the current tlow7s, Los< in eternity's wide sea, The boundless gulf from which it rose. 3 Thoughtless and vain, our mortal race Along the mighty stream are borne DEATH. 445 On to their everlasting home, — That country whence there's no return, 4 Yet while the shore on either side Presents a gaudy, flatt'ring show, We gaze, in fond amazement lost, Nor think to what a world we go. 5 Great source of wisdom ! teach my heart To know the price of ev'ry hour ; That time may bear me on to joys Beyond its measure and its pow'r. I V/O Man fading and reviving. L. M. 1 T^HE morning flow'rs display their sweets, J- And gay their silken leaves unfold, As careless of the noon-day heats And fearless of the ev'ning cold. 2 Nipt by the wind's untimely blast, Parch'd by the sun's directer ray, The momentary glories waste, The short-liv'd beauties die away. 3 So blooms the human face divine, When youth its pride and beauty shows; Fairer than spring the colors shine, And sweeter than the virgin rose. 4 Or worn by slowly rolling years, Or broke by sickness in a day, The fading glory disappears, The short-liv d beauties die away. 5 Yet these, new-rising from the tomb, With lustre brighter far shall shine ; Revive with ever-during bloom, Safe from diseases and decline. 6 Let sickness blast, and death devour, If heav'n must recompense our pains ; Perish the grass, and fade the tlow'r, If firm the word of God remains. 446 DKATII. l\) I Victory over death. C M 1 Y\riIEX death appears before my sight, ▼ ▼ In all his dire array. Unequal to the dreadful light, My courage dies away. 2 How shall I meet this potent foe Whose frown my soul alarms ? Dark horror sits upon his brow, And vict'ry waits his anus. 3 But see my glorious Leader nigh ! Jesus, my Savior, lives : Before him death's pale terrors fly, And my faint heart revives. 4 0 may I meet the final hour With fortitude divine! Sustain'd by his almighty powV, The conquest must be mine. 5 Lord ! I commit my soul to thee ; Accept the sacred trust; Receive this nobler part of me, And watch my sleeping dust. 6 0 let me join angelic lays, And, with the blissful throng, Resound salvation, pow'r, and praise, In everlasting song ! I \ )c) Christ s presence makes death easy* ■"• ^* 1 ~\T^IIY should we start and fear to die? ▼ ▼ What tim'rous warms we mortals are! Death is the gate ofendle^g joy, And yet wo dread to pater there. 2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife, Fnghl our approaching souls away; Still wo shrink hack again to life. Fond of our prison and our clay. 3 0 it' in)' Lord would come and meet, My soul should stretch her wings in haste, DEATH. 447 Fly fearless through death's iron gate, Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd. 4 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there. § \J fj Triu m phi n (j in hope of the resurrection. o. M. 1 A ND must this body die ? -^j^ This mortal frame decay ? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'ring in the clay ? 2 Corruption, earth and worms, Shall but refine this flesh, Till my triumphant spirit comes To put it on afresh. 3 God, my Redeemer, lives, And often, from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise. 4 Array'd in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And ev'ry shape, and ev'ry face, Look heav'nly and divine. 5 These lively hopes we owre To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore his grace below, And sing his pow'r above. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sounds we raise With our immortal tongues. I \\j Death of friends and relatives. C. M. . 1 ly/TUST friends and kindred droop and die, -i-^A And helpers be withdrawn; While sorrow, with a weeping eye, Counts up our comforts gone ? 448 DEATH. 2 Be thou our comfort, mighty God! Oar helper and our friend ; Nor leave us in this dangrous road, Till all our trials end. 3 0 may our feet pursue the way Our pious fathers led ; While love and holy zeal obey The counsels of the dead. 4 Let us be weaivd from earthly joys ; Let hope our grief dispel : The dead in Jesus shall arise, In endless bliss to dwell. I JLjL On the death of a parent. L. M. 1 HPHOUGH nature's voice }^ou must obey, J- Think, while your swelling griefs o'erflow, That hand which takes your joys away, That sov'reign hand can Ileal your woe. 2 And, while your mournful thoughts deplore The parent gone, remov'd the friend, With hearts resign'd, his grace adore, On whom your nobler hopes depend. 3 Does he not bid his children come Thro' death's dark shades to realms of light! Yet, when he calls (hem to (heir home, Shall fond survivors mourn (heir flight? 4 His word — here let your souls rely — Immortal consolation gives*: Your heav'nly Father cannot die, Th' eternal Friend for ever live 5 0 be that best of friends your trust ; On his almighty arm recline; He, when your comforts sink in dust, Can give you comforts more divine. I JLw^ Hope of hear on. 0. M. 1 W^H ILB to the grave our friends are borne, ▼ ▼ Around their eold remains How all the tender passions mourn, And each fond heart complains ! DEATH. 449 2 But down to earth, alas ! in vain We bend our weeping eyes ; Ah! let us leave this place of pain, And upwards learn to ri 3 Hope cheerful smiles amid the gloom, And beams a healing ray ; And guides us from the darksome tomb To realms of endless day. 4 To those bright courts when hope ascends, She calms the swelling woe ; In hope we meet our happy friends, And tears forget to flow. 5 Then let our hearts repine no more, That earthly eomlurt di<-s; But lasting happiness explore, And ask it from the skies. | If) Death of an in fant. L. M. 1 ^0 fades the lovely, blooming flow'r, ^ Frail, smiling solace of an hour ; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. 2 Is there no kind, no healing art To soothe the anguish of the heart? Spirit of grace, be ever nigh : Thy comforts are not made to die. 3 Let gentle patience smile on pain, Till dying hope revives again ; Hope wipes the tear from sorrow's eye, And faith points upward to the sky. 714 On the death of a child. C. M. LIFE is a span, a fleeting hour; How soon the vapor flies ! Man is a tender, transient flow'r That e'en in blooming dies. The once lov'd form, now cold and dead, Each mournful thought employs : And nature weeps ber comforts fled, And wither'd all her joys. 450 DKATJI. 3 But wait the interposing gloom. And lo ! stem winter il; Ami. drest in beauty's fairest bloom. The llow'ry tribes arise. 4 Hope looks beyond the hounds of time, When what we now deplore Shall rise in full immortal prime, And bloom to fade no more. 5 Thou cease, loud nature! cease thy tears; Religion points on high : There everlasting spring appears, And joys that cannot die. I J fj Ai thejunenal of % young j>< rsqn. 0. JM. 1 VY7IIEN blooming youth is snatclul away ▼ ▼ By death's resist K\re I he willing spirit takes Its mansions near the throne. 3 Faith strives, hut all its efforts fail To trace the spirit's flight; DEATH. 453 No eye can pierce within the veil Which hides the world of light. 4 Thus much (and this is all) wTe know. Saints are completely blest ; Have done with sin, and care and woe, And with their Savior rest. 5 On harps of gold they praise his name, His face they always view ; Then let us foll'wers be of them, That we may praise him too. 720 A peaceful death. P. M. 8.8.6.8.8.6. 1 "TT^HEN life's tempestuous storms are o'er, ▼ ▼ How calm he meets the friendly shore, Who liv'd averse from sin ! Such peace on virtue's path attends, That, where the sinner's pleasure ends, The Christian's joys begin. 2 See smiling patience smooth his brow ! See bending angels downward bow, To lift his soul on high ! While, eager for the blest abode, He joins with them to praise the God Who taught him how to die. 3 No sorrow drowns his lifted eyes ; No horror wrests the struggling sighs, As from the sinner's breast : His God, the God of peace and love, Pours kindly solace from above, And heals his soul with rest. 4 0 grant, my Savior and my friend ! Such joys may gild my peaceful end, So calm my ev'ning close, While, loos'd from ev'ry earthly tie, With steady confidence I fly To thee from whom I rose ! 454 DEATH. I J^ ] Death and immediate glory, C. M. 1 rPIIFRE is a house not made with hands, A Eternal and on high ; And here my spirit waiting stands. Till God shall bid it \\\ . 2 Shortly this prison of my clay Must be dissolved and fall, Then, 0 my soul, with joy obey Thy heav'nly Father's call. 3 'Tis he, by his almighty graco, That forms thee iil for heav'n, And as an earnest of the place, Has his own spirit lhyH. 4 We walk by faith of joys to come, Faith lives upon his word; But while the body is our home, We're absent from the Lord.* 4 £ J^ Blessed are they thai die in the Lord. 0. JYlt 'H ARK! from on high a solemn voice; Let all attentive hear! 'Twill make each pious heart rejoice, And vanquish evVy fear. u Thrice blessed are the pious dead, Who in the Lord shall die; Their weary lloh. as on a bed. Safe ip the grave shall lie. "Their holy souls, at length releas'd. To heav'n shall lake iheir flight; There to enjoy eternal rest, And infinite delight. "They drop each load as they ascend, And quit this world of woe ; Their Labors with their life shall end, Their rot no period know. '• Their conflicts with their busy foes For evermore shall cease ; DEATH; 455 None shall their happiness oppose, Nor interrupt their peace. 6 "But bright rewards shall recompense Their faithful service here ; And perfect love shall banish thence Each gloomy doubt and fear." / *J,t) TJie [/ran-. L. M. 1 HPHE grave is now a favor'd spot, — J- To saints who sleep, in Jesus bless'd; For there the wicked trouble not, And there the weary are at rest. 2 At rest in Jesus' faithful arms ; At rest as in a peaceful bed ; Secure from all the dreadful storms, Which round this sinful world are spread 3 Thrice happy souls, who 're gone before To that inheritance divine ! They labor, sorrow, sigh no more, But bright in endless glory shine. 4 Then let our mournful tears be dry, Or in a gentle measure flow ; We hail them happy in the sky, And joyful wait our turn to go. I ^-± (944) Death peaceful ami triumphant. Ju. M. 1 O WEET is the scene where Christians die, ^ Where holy souls retire to rest ; How mildly beams the closing eye! How gently heaves th' expiring breast! 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er ; So gently shuts the eye of day, So dies a wave along the shore. 3 Triumphant smiles the victor's brow. Fann'd by some guardian angers wing; 0 grave ! where is thy vict'ry now ? And where, 0 death, is now thy sting? 456 RESURRECTION. / mm»>) Titos- blessed who die in the Lord. C. M. 1 1 f EA R what the voice from heav'u proclaims XX For all the pioua dead : *• Sweei is the savor of their nan And sofl their sleeping bed, 2 "They die in Jesus, and are blest; How kind their slumbers are ! From suffring and from sin releas'd, They're freed from ev'ry snare! 3 " Far from this world of toil and strife, They're present with the Lord; The labors of their mortal life End in a large reward/' / ^\) .1 warning from the grave* 0. JY1. 1 "DENEATH our feet and o'er our head XJ Is equal warning giv'n ; Beneath us lie the countless dead, And far above is heav'n. 2 Death rides on ev'ry passing breeze, And lurks in ev'ry flower ; Eaeli season has its own disease, Its peril ev'ry hour. 3 Turn, sinner, turn : thy danger know : Where'er thy foot can tread. The earth rings hollow from below, And warns thee of her dead. 4 Turn. Christian, turn: thy soul apply To truths which hourly tell That they who underneath thee lie Shall five in heav'n — or hell. BEST] R RECTION. { ^ ( Longing for Ou ",(. L. M, 1 "XTO, I'll repine at death no more; i-1 l>ut. calm and cheerful, will resign To the cold dungeon of the gra\ e, These dying, willf ring limbs of mine. RESURRECTION. 457 2 Let worms devour my wasting flesh, And crumble all my bones to dust; My God shall raise my frame anew At the revival of the just. 3 Break, sacred morning! through the skies, And usher in that glorious day : Come quickly, Lord ! cut short the hours : Thy lingering wheels, how long they stay. 4 Haste, then, upon the wings of love, Rouse all the pious sleeping clay, That we may join in heav'nly joys, And sing the triumph of the day. / ^Q Assurance of the resurrection. L. M. 1 "\TTHAT sinners value, 1 resign : ▼ ▼ Lord ! 'tis enough that thou art mine ! I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 2 This life's a dream, an empty show; But the bright world to which I go Hath joys substantial and sincere: When shall I wake and find me there? 3 0 glorious hour! 0 blest abode! I shall be near and like my God ; And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Savior's image rise. % £*J Hope in the resurrection. 0. JM. 1 HPHRO' sorrow's ni^ht and danger's path J- Amid the deep'ning gloom, We soldiers of an injur'd King Are marching to the tomb. 2 There, when the turmoil is no more, And all our pow'rs decay, Our cold remains in solitude Shall sleep the years away. 458 RESURRECTION. 3 Our labors done, securely laid In this our last retreat. Unheeded <>Vr our silent dust The storms of life shall beat. 4 Yet not thus lifeless, thus inane, The vital spark shall lie, For o'er life's wreck that spark shall rise To seek its kindred sky. 5 These ashes too, this little dust, Our Father's care shall keep, Till the last angel rise, and break The long and dreary sleep. 6 Then love's soft dew o'er ev'ry eye Shall shed its mildest rays, And the long silent dust shall burst With songs of endless praise. I £)\J The resurrection of the just. 0. JY1. 1 TTOW long shall death, the tyrant, reign, -tl And triumph o'er the just, While the rich blood of martyrs slain Lies mingled with the dust? 2 Lo! I behold the scatter' d shades! The dawn of heav'n appears: The sweet, immortal morning spreads Its blushes round the spheres. 3 I hear the voice, "Ye dead, arise," And lo! the graves obey; And waking saints with joyful eyes . Salute th expected day. 4 They leave the dust, and on the wing Rise tb the .midway air; In shining garments meet their Rang And bow before him there. 5 0 may our humble spirits stand Among them clothd in white! The meanest place at his right hand Is infinite delight. 731 IT 0 JUDGMENT. 459 JUDGMENT. Judgment. P.M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. ! he comes, with clouds descending, Once for favor'd sinners slain: Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of his train : Hallelujah, Jesus now shall ever reign ! 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold him Rob'd in dreadful majesty; Those w7ho set at naught and sold him, Pierc'd and nail'd him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the great Messiah see ? 3 Ev'ry island, sea and mountain, Heav'n 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 man rejected, Now shall meet him in the air ! Hallelujah! See the day of God appear*!* 5 Yea! Amen! let all adore thee, High on thine exalted throne; Savior! take the pow'r and glory; Claim the kingdoms for thine own ! 0 come quickly! Hallelujah! Come, Lord, come! 732 The day of judgment. P.M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 IPiAY of judgment, — day of wonders, -L' Hark! the trumpet's awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round ! 460 JUDGMENT. How the summons Will the sinner's heart confound ! 2 See the Judge our nature wearing, Cloth'd in majesty divine ! Ye who long for his appearing, * Then shall say, "This God is miner Gracious Savior! Own me in that day for thine ! 3 At his call the dead awaken, Rise to life from earth and sea; All the pow'rs of nature, shaken By his looks, prepare to flee : Careless sinner! What will then become of thee ?* 4 But to those wrho have confessed, Lov'd, and serv'd the Lord below, He will say, " Come near, ye blessed ! See the kingdom I bestow! You for ever Shall my love and glory know." 5 Under sorrows and reproaches, May this thought our courage raise! Swiftly God's great day approaches, Sighs shall then be chang'd to praise ! May we triumph When the world is in a blaze ! I c)f 3 Judgment* L. M. 1 TTOW great, how terrible that God JLl Who shakes creation with his word! He speaks, and earth's foundations shake And all the wheels of nature break. 2 Where now, 0 where shall sinners seek For shelter in the gen'raJ wreck? Shall falling rocks be o'er them thrown? See rocks, like snow, dissolving down!* 3 But saints, undaunted and serene, Your eyes shall view the dreadful scene! JUDGMENT. 461 Tour Savior lives, the worlds expire, And earth and skies dissolve in fire. 4 Jesus, the helpless sinners friend, To thee my all I dare Commend; Thou canst preserve my feeble soul, When lightnings blaze from pole to pole. Books opened. -L. M. 734 1 ly/TETHINKS the last great day is come, JLtJL Methinks I hear the trumpet sound That shakes the earth, rends ev'ry tomb, And wakes the pris'ners under ground. 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, Aw'd by the Judge's high command : Both small and great now quit their dust, And round the dread tribunal stand. 3 Behold the awful books display'd, Big with th' important fates of men ; Each word and deed now public made, Written by heav'n's unerring pen. 4 To ev'ry soul the books assign The joyous or the dread reward; Sinners in vain lament and pine : No pleas the Judge will here regard. 5 Lord, when these awful leaves unfold, May life's fair book my soul approve ; There may I read my name enroll'd, And triumph in redeeming love. /r)D(94G) The judgment day. P. M. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 r\ RE AT God, what do I see and hear! VJT The end of things created! The judge of mankind doth appear, On clouds of glory seated : The trumpet sounds; the graves restore The dead whom they coiitain'd before; Prepare, my soul, to meet him. 462 jrn(;Mi:\T. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, At the last trumpet's sounding, Caught up to meet him in the skies, With joy their Lofd surrounding; No gloomy fears their souls dismay, His presence sheds eternal day On those prepar'd to meet him. 3 But sinners, filfd with guilty fears, Behold his wrath prevailing. For they shall rise, and find their tears And sighs are unavailing; The day of grace is past and gone ; Trembling they stand before the throne, All unprepar'd to meet him. 4 Great God, what do I see and hear! The end of things created ! The Judge of mankind doth appear, On clouds of glory seated : Beneath his cross I view the day When heav'n and earth shall pass awray, And thus prepare to meet him. i OO (947) Christ coming to judgment. L. M. 1 rpiIE Lord will come! the earth will quake! 1 The mountains to their centre shake, And, with'ring from the vault of night, The stars shall pale their feeble light. 2 The Lord will come, but not the same As once in lowliness he tfanle; A silent land) before his foes, A weary man. and full of woes. 3 The Lord will come! a dreadful form. With rainbow -wreath, and robes of storm, On cherub wings, and wings of wind, Appointed judge of all mankind. 4 Can this be Ee who. wont to stray A pilgrim on the world's highway, Oppress'd by pow'r, and mock'd by pride, The NazaretoB) the crucified? ETERNITY. 463 5 While sinners in despair shall call, " Rocks, hide us, mountains, on us fall!" The saints, ascending from the tomb, Shall joyful sing, " The Lord is come !" lOi Th&judgmtrit. P.M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 C EE th' eternal Judge descending ! ^ View him seated on his throne ! Now, poor sinner, now lamenting, Stand and hear thine awful doom — Trumpets call thee ! Stand and hear thine awful doom. 2 Hear the cries he now is venting, Fill'd with dread of fiercer pain; While in anguish thus lamenting That he ne'er was born again — Greatly mourning That he ne'er wTas born again. 3 "Yonder sits my slighted Savior, With the marks of dying love; 0 that I had sought his favor, When I felt his Spirit move — Golden moments, When I felt his Spirit move." 4 Now, despisers, look and wonder ! Hope and sinners here must part ; Louder than a peal of thunder, Hear the dreadful sound, " Depart !" Lost for' ever, Hear the dreadful sound, " Depart !" 738 ETERNITY. The heavenly Canaan C. M. 1 rpHERE is a land of pure delight, A Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 464 ETERNITY. 2 There everlasting spring abidos, And nevfir-witn ring ftow'rs : Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heav'nly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, Stand dress'd in living green: So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan roll'd between. 4 But tim'rous mortals start and shrink, To cross this narrow sea; And linger, shiv'ring, on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 0 ! could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And view the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes ! 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. I £)^ The glories of the place Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams Of his o'erflowing grace ! 2 Sweet majesty and awful love Sit smiling on his brow, And all the glorious ranks above At humble distance bow. 3 Archangels sound his lofty praise Through ev'ry heav'nly street, And lay their highest honors down Submissive at his feet. 4 This is the man, th' exalted man Whom we unseen adore ; But when our eyes behold his face, Our hearts shall love him more. 5 Lord, how our souls are all on fire To see thy bless'd abode ! Our tongues rejoice in tunes of praise To our incarnate God. 6 And whilst our faith enjoys this sight We long to leave our clay, And wish thy fiery chariots, Lord, To bear our souls away. u2 30 466 KTKKXITY. Vimo ofte* L. M. 741 1 YTTHEN faith beholds the saints above, ▼ ▼ And hears them sing of Jesus' love, I fain would fly to join their lays. And sing with them my Savior's praise. 2 But can my stml such bliss obtain, Whose guilt deserves eternal pain ? Can I expect his face to see Throughout a vast eternity? 3 If heav'n be mine, 'tis all of grace, I'll praise him for the lowest place ; May I but reach within the door, My anxious soul desires no more. 4 "There, ye that love my Savior, sit. There I with you would fain have place, Among your thrones or at your feet, So I might see his lovely face." The delights of heaven inconeekxxbie, 0. M 742 1 lyrOR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, -L^ Nor sense nor reason known. What joys the Father has prepaid For those that love the Son. 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heav'n to come; The beams of glory in his word Allure and guide us home. 3 Pure are the joys above the sky, And all the region peace ; No wanton lips, nor envious eye, Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates for ever bar Pollution, sin and shame : None shall obtain admittance there, Hut foll'wers <>(" the Lamb. ETERNITY. 467 5 He keeps the Father's book of life; There all their names are found; The hypocrite in vain shall strive To tread the heav'nly ground. *) Glory and bliss of heaven. 0. M. 74 1 "\7"E golden lamps of heav'n ! farewell JL With all your feeble light, Farewell, thou ever-changing moon, Pale empress of the night ! 2 And thou, refulgent orb of day, In brighter flames array'd ! My soul,^ which springs beyond thy sphere, No more demands thine aid. 3 Ye stars are but the shining dust Of my divine abode, The pavements of those heav'nly courts Where I shall reign with God. 4 The Father of eternal light Shall there his beams display ; Nor shall one moment's darkness mix With that unvaried day. 5 No more the drops of piercing grief Shall swell into mine eyes; Nor the meridian sun decline Amidst those brighter skies. 6 There all the millions of his saints Shall in one song unite, And each the bliss of all shall share With infinite delight. 744 Mount Zion. C. M. OT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire and smoke; Not to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke : 468 ETERNITY. 2 But we are come to Zion's hill, The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. 3 Behold th' innumerable host Of angels, cloth'd in light ! Behold the spirits of the just Whose faith is turn'd to sight! 4 Behold the blest assembly there, Whose names are writ in heav'n ! And God, the judge of all, declare Their num'rous sins forgiv'n. 5 In such society as this My weary soul would rest ! The man that dwells where Jesus is. Must be for ever blest. Anticipation of heaven. 0. M. 745 1 /^iOME, Lord, and warm each languid heart; v-7 Inspire each lifeless tongue ; And let the joys of heav'n impart Their influence to our song. 2 Sorrow and pain, and ev'ry care, And discord there shall cease ; And perfect joy and love sincere Adorn the realms of peace. 3 The soul, from sin for ever free, Shall mourn its pow'r no more; But, cloth'd in spotless purity, Redeeming love adore. 4 There on a throne, how dazzling bright Th' exalted Savior shines, And beams ineffable delight On all the heav'nly minds. 5 There shall the folTweiB of the Lamb Join in immortal songs, ETERNITY. 469 And endless honors to his name Employ their tuneful tongues. Lord, tune our hearts to praise and love, Our feeble notes inspire, Till, in thy blissful courts above, We join th' angelic choir. Saints' employ in heaven. Ju. M. 746 1 "T^XALTED high at God's right hand, J-J Nearer the throne than cherubs stand ; With glory crown'd, in white array, My wond ring soul says, " Who are they ?" 2 These are the saints, belov'd of God — Wash'd are their robes in Jesus' blood; More spotless than the purest white, They shine in uncreated light. 3 Brighter than angels, lo ! they shine ; Their glories great, and all divine ; Tell me their origin, and say Their order what, and whence came they ? 4 Through tribulation great they came, They bore the cross and scorn'd the shame; Within the living temple blest, In God they dwell, and on him rest. ,5 Unknown to mortal ears they sing The sacred glories of their King; Tell me the subject of their lays, And whence their loud exalted praise ? 6 Jesus, the Savior, is their theme ; They sing the wonders of his name; To him ascribing pow'r and grace, Dominion and eternal praise. ( — ^ I Heaven alone can satisfy the send. Ju. M. 1 T^ROM this world's joys and senseless mirth jl 0 come, my soul, in haste retire ; Assume the grandeur of thy birth, And to thy native heav'n aspire. 470 ETKIJXITY. 2 'Tis heav'n alone can make thee blest, Can ev'ry wish and want supply; Thy joy, thy crown, thine endless rest, Are all above the lofty sky. 3 Eternal mansions ! bright array ! 0 blest exchange! transporting thought! Free from th' approaches of decay, Or the least shadow of a spot. 4 There shall mortality no more Its wide extended empire boast, Forgotten all its dreadful pow'r, In life's unbounded ocean lost. 5 There dwells the sovereign Lord of all, The God that all the worlds adore ; With whom is bliss that cannot pall, And joys that last for evermore. Heaven. P. M. 7$ 748 1 TTIGH in yonder realms of light AX Dwell the raptur'd saints above, Far beyond our feeble sight, Happy in Immanuers love ! 2 Pilgrims in this vale of tears, Once they knew7, like us below, Gloomy doubts, distressing fears, Torturing pain, and heavy woe. 3 But, these days of weeping o'er, Past this scene of toil and pain, They shall flped distress no more, Never — never Weep again. 4 'Mid the chorus of the skies, 'Mid tlT angelic lyres above, Hark — their songs melodious rise, Songs of praise to Jesus' love! 5 Happy spirits ! ye are ll:) p. m. ss. 1 rpms God\& the God we adore, JL Our faithful, unchangeable friend; Whose love is as large as his pow'r, Ami knows neither measure nor end; "Pis Jesus, the lirst and the last, Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home J Well praise him for all that is past, And trust him for all that's to come. 756 DISMISSIONS. 475 Dismissions. O. JV1. 1 /~\NCE more, before we part, V..J Great God, attend our pray'r, And seal the gospel on the heart Of all assembled here. 2 And if we meet no more On Zion' s holy ground, 0 may we reach that blissful shore Whither thy saints are bound. 757 Atpartincj. P. M. 8.7.8.7 1 1%/TAY the grace of Christ, our Savior, -L*J- And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. 758 p.m. 1 rpHANKS for mercies past receive* JL Pardon of our sins renew; Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view. 2 Bless thy word to old and }roung : Grant us, Lord, thy peace and love; And when life's short course is run, Take us to thy house above. iOO The Christian farewell. L. M. 1 rpHY presence, "everlasting God! -L Wide through all nature spreads abroad: Thy watchful eyes, which never sleep, In ev'ry place thy children keep. 2 While near each other we remain, Thou dost our lives and pow'r sustain: 476 DOXOLOGIES. When sep'rate, we rejoice to share Thy counsels and thy gracious care. 3 To thee we now commit our ways, And still implore thy heav'nlv grace; Still cause thy face on us to shine, And guard and guide us still as thine. 4 Give us, in thy beloved house, Again to pay our grateful vows ; Or, if that joy no more be known, Give us to meet around thy throne. DOXOLOGIES. 760 L. M. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honor, praise and glory giv'n, By all on earth and all in heav'n. 701 C. M. NOW let the Father and the Son And Spirit be ador'd, Where there are works to make him known, Or saints to love the Lord. 762 C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be everlasting honors paid, Henceforth, for evermore. 763 o. m. 10 God the Father, God the Son, Your grateful voices raise; And God tne Spirit, Three in one, Give an immortal praise. r D0X0L0G1ES. 477 764 c. m. ALL glory to th' Eternal Three, And undivided One; To Father, Son, and Spirit, be Co-equal honors done. 765 p. m. FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit, Thou the God whom we adore, May we all thy love inherit, To thine image us restore; Vast Eternal ! Praises to thee evermore. 7G6 s. m. YE angels round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, praise the Son, And bless the Spirit too. APPENDIX. PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD. / O I The presence of God sought in his house. C. M. 1 pOME, 0 thou King of all thy saints, vy Our humble tribute own, While, with our praises and complaints, We bow before thy throne. 2 How should our songs, like those above, With warm devotion rise ! How should our souls, on wings of love, Mount upward to the skies ! 3 But, ah, the song, how faint it flows ! How languid our desire ! How dim the sacred passion glows, Till thou the heart inspire ! 4 Dear Savior, let thy glory shine, And fill thy temples here. Till life, and love, and joy divine, A heaven on earth appear, I Oo Praytrjvr a blessing on public worship. 7s. 1 rpO thy temple we repair; JL Lord, we Lave to worship there; There, within the veil, we meet Christ upon the mercy-seat 2 While thy glorious name is sung. Tune our Lips, inspire our tongue; Then our joyful souls shall bless Christ, the Lord, our Righteousness. 478 PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD. 479 3 While to thee our prayers ascend, Let thine ear in love attend; Hear us when thy Spirit pleads, Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 4 While thy word is heard with awe, While we tremble at thy law, Let thy gospel's wondrous love Ev'ry doubt and fear remove. 5 From thy house when we return, Let our hearts within us burn; Then, at ev'ning, we may say, " We have walked with God to-day." / [)\j Delight in the house of Gocl. C. M. 1 TTOW did my heart rejoice to hear . -tl My friends devoutly say, "In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day !" 2 I love her gates, I love the road ; The church, adorn'd with grace, Stands like a palace built for God, To showT his milder face.** 3 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest; With holy gifts and heav'nly grace Be her attendants blest. 4 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains ; Here my best friends, my kindred, dwell, Here God, my Savior, reigns. Songs of praise. Jr. M. /S. 770 1 ^ONGS of praise the angels sang, ^ Heav'n with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's work begun, When he spake and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of peace was born; 480 praise and Worship of god. Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity. 3 Heav'n and earth must pasti away; Songs of praise shall crown that day: God will make new heav'ns and earth; Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come? No : — the church delights to raise Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice ; Learning here by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death : Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their pow'rs employ. Majesty and dominion of God. Li. M 771 1 /^lOME, 0 my soul, in sacred lays v_y Attempt thy great Creator's praise : But 0, what tongue can speak his fame? What verse can reach the lofty theme? 2 Enthron'd amid the radiant spheres, lie glory like a garment wears ; To form a robe of light divine, Ten thousand suns around him shine. 3 In all our Maker's grand designs Almighty pow'r, with wisdom, shines; His works, through all this wondrous frame, Declare the glory of his name. 4 Rais'd on devotion's lofty wing, Do thou, my soul, his glories sing; And lot his praise employ thy tongue Till listening worlds shall join the song. CHARACTER AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 481 CHARACTER AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. / / 2T Tke airJ'll[ >»«j^y of God. L. M. WHEN Israel forth from Egypt went, And Jacob left the stranger's land, God's glory shadow'd Judah's tent, And Israel own'd her Monarch's hand. 2 The sea beheld his pow'r and fled ; Back to her source was Jordan driv'n ; The trembling mountains shook for dread; From their strong base the hills were riven. 3 0 sea! what terrors urg'd thy flight? Why, Jordan, did thy flood retreat ? Why mov'd the hills ? and whence the fright That shook the mountains from their seat? 4 Tremble, 0 earth, when God appears, — Before the might of Jacob's God ; Whose pow'r the flinty rock declares, And, melting, pours the gushing flood. I ?) 2%e divine omnipresence. 0. JM. 7 1 TEHOVAH God ! thy gracious pow'r *J On ev'ry hand we see ; 0 may the blessings of each hour Lead all our thoughts to thee. 2 If, on the wings of morn, wre speed To earth's remotest bound, Thy right hand will our footsteps lead, Thine arm our path surround. 3 Thy powT'r is in the ocean deeps, And reaches to the skies ; Thine eye of mercy never sleeps, Thy goodness never dies. 4 From morn till noon, till latest eve, The hand of God we see ! And all the blessings we receive, Ceaseless proceed from thee. V 31 482 CHARACTER AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 5 In all the varying scones of time, On thee our hopes depend ; In ev'ry age. and ev'ry clime, Our Father and oiu' Friend. I ^jt The din',, C. M« 1 A LMIGHTY God ! thy piercing eye -^V- Strikes through the shades of night, And our most secret actions lie All open to thy sight. 2 There's not a sin that we commit, Nor wicked word we say, But in thy dreadful book 'tis writ Against the judgment day. 3 And must the crimes that I have done Be read and published there? Be all exposed before the sun, While men and angels hear ? 4 Lord, at thy foot ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look; Pardon my sins before I die, " And blot them from thy book. 5 Remember all the dying pains That my Redeemer felt, And let his blood wash out my stains, And answer for my guilt. 6 0 may 1 now for ever (ear T' indulge a sinful though (. Since the great God can see and hear. And writes down ev'ry fault. 77r> Commit ///// way Unto (he Lord. /S&uS COMMIT thy way. confiding, When trials here arise, To llim whose hand is guiding The tumult of tin; skl( There^ clouds and tempests, raging, Have, all, their paths assign d ; — emu 483 Will God, for thee engaging, No way of safety find ? 2 Trust in the Lord ! His favor Will for thy wants provide, Regard His word ! — and ever Thy work shall safe abide. When sorrows here o'ertake thee And self-inflicted care, Let not thy God forsake thee ! — He listens for thy pray'r. 3 Hope on! thou weak believer, Hope on, and falter not ! He will thy soul deliver • From deeps of troubled thought: Thy graces he will nourish, With hope thy heart employ, Till faith and love shall flourish, And yield their fruits of joy. 4 The sorrows, Lord, that try us, 0 bring them to an end ! With needed strength supply us, From ev'ry foe defend ! Let us, till death pursuing The best — thy chosen — way. In heav'n our life renewing, Praise thee in endless day. CHUIST. I | \) Hymn for advent. 7 s. 1 i^iOME, thou Savior of our race, ^ Choicest gift of heav'nly grace : 0 thou blessed virgin's Son ! Be thy race on earth begun. 2 Not of mortal blood or birth, He descends from heav'n to earth — 484 CHRIST. By the Holy Ghost conceiv'd, Truly man to be believ'd, 3 Wondrous birth ! 0 wondrous child Of the virgin undefil'd ! Though by all the world disown'd, Still to be in heav'n enthron d. 4 From the Father forth he came, And returneth to the same ; Captive lending death and hell — High the song of triumph swell. 5 Equal to the Father now, Though to dust thou once didst bow: Boundless shall thy kingdom be — When shall we its glories see ? 6 Brightly doth thy manger shine ; Glorious is its light divine : Let not sin o'ercloud this light ; Ever be our faith thus bright. 7 Praise the Father on his throne ; Praise his co-eternal Son ; Praise the Holy Spirit, too ; Let each age their praise renew. 777 Blessings of Christ's kingdom. «S & OS. 1 TTAIL to the Lord's Anointed, jLJL Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes, with succor speedy, To those who sull'cr wrong: To help the pool* and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, CHRIST. 485 Whose souls, condemn'd and dying, Were precious in his sight. 3 He shall descend like show'rs Upon the fruitful earth, And love and joy, like flow'rs, 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 For him shall pray'r unceasing And daily vows 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 name to us is love. 1 i y$ (TT3) Good tidings of great joij to all people, x . M. 1 A NGELS ! from the realms of glory, • unble his bed ! The angels, astonish'd, grew s * d at the sight, And followed their Master wTith oleum delight. 3 O garden of Olives, thou dear honor'd spot, The fame of thy wonders shall ne'er be forgot; The theme most transporting to seraphs above ; The triumph of sorrow, — the triumph of love. i 4 Come, saints, and adore him ; come, bow at his feet ! O give him the glory, the praise that is meet; Let joyful hosannahs unceasing arise, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies. ) The prayer of agony. 4 OS & 1 6. 78( 1 T>EYOND where Kedron's waters flow, -L) Behold the suff 'ring Savior go To sad Gethsemane ; His countenance is all divine, Yet grief appears in ev'ry line. 2 He bows beneath the sins of men ; He cries to God, and cries again, In sad Gethsemane; He lifts his mournful eyes above — "My Father, can this cup remove?" v2 490 ciu; 3 With gentle resignation still He yielded to his Father's will, In sad Gethsemane ; "Behold me here, thine only Son; And, Father, let thy will be done." 4 The Father heard ; and angels there Sustaind the Son of God in pray'r, In sad Gethsemane ; He drank the dreadful cup of pain — Then rose to life and joy again. 5 When storms of sorrow round us sweep, And scenes of anguish make us weep, To sad Gethsemane We'll look, and see the Savior there, And humbly bow, like him, in pray'r. 1ST Jesus before Pilate. ' 8.7.8. ( .o. 8. 7. 1 T)EHOLD the man! How fyeavy lay -A3 On him the sinner's burden ! What grievous price had he to pay That we might hope for pardon ! Such sorrows, since the world began, Before were never seen by man, Nor since on earth been witness'd. 2 Behold the man! — it was for //■ His shame and grid's were suller'd; Now hear him say — " Behold, in me, The victim for thee offer'd ! The guilt was thine, — its fearful load I bore, atoning with my blood ; I died, from death to save thee!1' 3 Blest JeSUS, (Jed's beloved Soil! Who all my sins removest. — Exalted to thy Father's throne. Show that my soul thou lovesl ! And lot thy griefs and death, O Lord, .New life and peace to me afford, — Thus glorify thy men v CHRIST. 49] And when the world, when flesh and blood To paths of sin allure me ; That I may keep the heav'nly road, From wand'ring to secure me, In mercy cry to me — " Behold The man who suffer 'd ills untold Fcr thee !— Wilt thou forsake me?" 788 t Reflections on the passion of Christ. «S & OS 1 f\ SACRED Head, now wounded, V-7 With grief and shame weigh'd down ! Now scornfully surrounded With thorns — thine only crown ! 0 sacred Head, what glory, What bliss, till now, was thine ! Yet, though despis'd and gory, I joy to call thee mine. 2 How art thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn ! How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn! Thy grief and thy compassion Were all for sinners' gain ; Mine, mine was the transgression, But thine the deadly pain. 3 What language shall I borrow To thank thee, dearest Friend, For this thy dying sorrow, — Thy pity without end ! Lord, make me thine for ever, Nor let me faithless prove ; 0 let me never, never Abuse such dying love. 4 Forbid that I should leave thee ; 0 Jesus, leave not me; By faith I would receive thee ; Thy blood can make me free; 492 CHRIST. When strength and feorafort languish, And I must hence depart; Release me then from anguish. By thine own wounded heart. (778) Christ's Intercession- L. M 789 1 TTE lives, the great Redeemer lives, J-l (What joy the blest assurance gives!) And now, before his Father, God, Pleads the full merit of his blood. 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, And justice arm'd with frowns appears; But in the Savior's lovely face Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace. 3 Hence, then, ye black, despairing thoughts I Above our fears, above our faults, His powerful intercessions rise, And guilt recedes and terror dies. 4 In ev'ry dark, distressful hour, When sin and Satan join their pow'r, Let this dear hope repel the dart, That Jesus bears us on his heart. 5 Great Advocate, Almighty Friend — On him our humble hopes depend : Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads and must prevail. (f)0 (776) The Mercy-stat L. M. 1 T^ROM ev'ry stormy wind that blows. JL From ev'ry swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat, 'Tis found beneath the Mercy-scat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads. A place than all besides more sweet — It is the blood-bought Merry-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; cueist. 493 Though sunder'd far — by faith they meet, Around one common Mercy-seat. 4 Ah! whither could we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate, dismay 'd? Or how the host of hell defeat, Had suff'ring saints no Mercy-seat? 5 There! there on eagle wing we soar, And sin and sense seem all no more; And heav'n comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the Mercy-seat. 6 0 let my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold and still, This bounding heart forget to beat, If I forget the Mercy-seat. 79] Christ's exaltation. 0. M. 1 'l\/rAJESTIC sweetness sits enthron'd -L^-t- Upon the Savior's brow; His head with radiant glories crown'd, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with him compare Among the sons of men; Fairer is he than all the fair Who fill the heav'nly train. 3 He saw me plung'd in deep distress, And flew to my relief; For me he bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief. 4 To him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave. 5 To heaven, the place of his abode, He brings my weary feet, Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete. 494 CHRIST. G Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of Love divine, Had 1 a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine. 792 (779) A litany, P. M. 1 OAVIOR, when in dust, to thee, ^ Low we bow th' adoring knee, When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our streaming eyes; 0 by all thy pains and woe, Suffer'd once for man below. Bending from thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany. 2 By thy birth and early years, By thy human griefs and fears. By thy fasting and distress In the lonely wilderness; By the vict'ry in the hour Of the subtle tempter's powY; Jesus, look with pitying eye: Hear our solemn litany. 3 By thine hour of dark despair, By thine agony of prayY, By the purple robe of scorn, By thy wounds — thy crown of thorns. By thy cross — thy pangs and cries, By thy perfect sacrifice, Jesus, look with pitying eye; Hear our solemn litany. 4 By thy deep expiring groan, By the seald sepulchral stone, By thy triumph o'er the grave, By thy power from death to save, Mighty (iod. ascended Lord. To thy tin-one in heaven restor'd — IVinee and Savior, hear our cry, Hear our solemn litany. THE HOLY SPIRIT. 495 THE HOLY SPIRIT. '790 For Whitsunday. C. M. 1 OPIRIT of truth, on this thy day £3 To thee for help we cry, To guide us through the weary way Of dark mortality. 2 We ask not, Lord, the cloven flame, Or tongues of various tone ; But long thy praises to proclaim, With fervor in our own. 3 We mourn not that prophetic skill Is found on earth no more : Enough for us to trace thy will In scripture's sacred lore. 4 When tongues shall cease, and pow'r decay, And knowledge empty prove, Do thou thy trembling servants stay With faith, and hope, and love. / \) -± Prayer to the Holy Spirit. P. M. 1 i~\ HOLY Ghost, descend, we pray, V/Abide with us from day to day, And be a sun to cheer us ! Let thy bright beams, thou heav'nly light, Dispel the darkness of our night And fill our hearts with gladness ; That we To thee Truly living, To thee giving Pray'r unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2 Give to thy word impressive pow'r That in our hearts, from this good hour, As fire it may be burning; 496 THE HOLY SPIRIT. That Thee, the Father, and the Son, And Spirit, on one common throne We may as God acknowledge ! 0 stay And sway Our souls ever That they never May forsake thee, But by faith their refuge make thee. 3 Thou fountain whence all wisdom flows, Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us thy consolation, That in our pure faith's unity, Our Christian brethren all may see Thy witness truly given. Hear us, Cheer us By thy teaching, That our preaching Thy salvation Soon may tell to ev'ry nation. 4 Direct us by thy counsel still, — That we may understand thy will; Our ignorance enlighten. 0 ! grant us constancy, that we May ever faithful prove to thee, How much soe'er wre suffer. Descend, Defend From all errors And earth's terrors, Be our healing, Jesus' love and peace revealing. 795 (783) The influences of the Holy Spirit implored. 7s. 1 TTOLY Ghost, with light divine, -tl Shine upon this heart of mine? Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day. THE HOLY SPIKIT. 497 2 Let me see my Savior's face, Let me all his beauties trace ; Show those glorious truths to me, Which are only known to thee. 3 Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long has sin, without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this sadden'd heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 5 Bid my sin and so tow cease; Fill me with thy hea/iiiy peace; Joy divine I then shall prove, Light of truth — and fire of love. 6 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heari of mine; Cast down ev'ry idol's throne, Reign supreme — and reign alone. 790f Sanctifying influence. b. JM. 1 1HOME, Holy Spirit, come^ v-^ Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Convince us all of sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood, And to our wond'ring view reveal The mercies of our God. 3 Revive our drooping faith. Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 4 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life in ev'ry part, And new-create the whole. 32 498 THE HOLY SPIRIT. 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearl Our minds from bondage free; Then shall we know, and praise and love, The Father. Son and Thee. 797 Quickening Spirit, L. M. 1 Z^IOME, Holy Spirit, calm my mind, Vy And fit me^to approach my God; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead me to thy blest abode. 2 I last thou imparted to my soul A living spark of holy iirp? 0 kindle now the sacred flame, And make me burn with pure desire. 3 A brighter faith and hope impart, And let me now my Savior see ; 0 soothe and cheer my burden'd heart, And bid my spirit rest in thee. / 9o The influences of the Spirit. P. M. 7s. 1 (^ RACIOUS Spirit— Love divine ! vJT Let thy light within me shine; All my guilty fears remove; Fill me with thy heav'nly love. 2 Speak thy pard'ning grace to me; Set the burden'd sinner free; Lead me to the lamb of God; Wash me in his proeious blood. 3 Life and peace to mo impart; Seal salvation on my hearl ; Dwell thyself within my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from thee stray; Keep me in the narrow way; Fill my soul with joy divine; Keep me. Lord, for ever thine. 7901 THE HOLY SPIRIT. 499 The earnest qfhea CM. 1 "YYTHY should the children of a King ▼ ▼ Go mourning all their days? Great Comforter, descend and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, And seal them heirs of heav'n? When wilt thou banish my complaints, And show my sins forgiv'n ? 3 Assure my conscience of her part In my Redeemer's blood, And bear thy witness, with my heart, That I am born of God. 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come; And tlry soft wings, celestial Dove, Will safely bear me home. Sp irit of Holiness 0. M • 800 1 ^IRIT of holiness, look down, ^ Our fainting hearts to cheer; And, when we tremble at thy frown, 0 bring thy comforts near. 2 The fear which thy convictions wrought, 0 let thy grace remove ; And may the souls which thou hast taught To weep, now learn to love. 3 Now let thy saving mercy heal The wounds it made before; Now on our hearts impress thy seal, That we may doubt no more. 4 Complete the work thou hast begun, And make our darkness light, That we a glorious race may run, Till faith be lost in sight. 500 THE HOLT SPIRIT. 5 Then, as our wond'ring eyes discern The Lord's unclouded face, Tn fitter language we shall learn To sing triumphant grace. OlJ J (785) God?s Spin'/ will not always stride. C. M, 1 /QUENCH not the Spirit of the Lord, *ot The Holy One from heav'n; The Comforter, belov'd, ador'd, To man in mercy giv'n. 2 Quench not the Spirit of the Lord; He will not always strive : 0 tremble at that awful word; Sinner! awake and live. 3 Quench not the Spirit of the Lord, It is thine only hope : 0 let his aid be now implor'd; Let pray'r be lifted up. 4 Grieve not the Spirit of the Lord, Heirs of redeeming grace ; With grateful hearts his love record, Whose presence fills the place. G\)2 (78G) Prayer for the IL^i Spirit. P. M. 1 f\ THOU that hearest prayer! v^ Attend my humble cry; And let thy servants share Thy blessings from on high: We plead the promise of thy word, Grant us thy Holy Spirit. Lord! 2 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry, If they, with love sincere. Their children's wants supply: Much more wilt thou thy love display, And answer when thy children pray. 3 Our heav'nly Father! thou — We — children of thy grace — THE HOLY SPIRIT. 501 0 let thy Spirit now Descend and fill the place; That all may feel the heav'nly flame, And all unite to praise thy name. 4 0 may that sacred fire, Descending from above, Our frozen hearts inspire With fervent zeal and love; Enlighten our beclouded eyes, And teach our grov'ling souls to rise. QUO (787) Breathing after God. P.M. 8s. 1 r\ THAT the Comforter would come! V_/ Nor visit as a transient guest, But fix in me his constant home, And keep possession of my breast, And make my soul his lov'd abode, The temple of the living God ! 2 Come, Holy Ghost, my heart inspire ! Attest that I am born again ; Come, and baptize me now with fire, Nor let thy former gifts be vain: I cannot rest till I'm forgiv'n; And find the earnest of my heav'n ! 3 0, love, I languish at thy stay ! I pine for thee with ling'ring smart! Weary and faint through long delay : When wilt thou come into my heart? From sin and sorrow set me free, And swallow up my soul in thee ! Prayer for the effusion of the Spirit, Ju. M. 804 1 f\ SPIRIT of the living God, V^ In all thy plenitude of grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. 2 Be darkness, at thy coming, light, Confusion, order, in thy path; 502 THE TRINITY. Souls without strength inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 3 Baptize thfc nations; fat ahd nigh, The triumphs of the cross record; The name of'Jesiifc glorify, Till ev'ry kindred call him Lord. 4 God from eternity hath will'd All flesh shall his salvation see; So be the Father's love fulfill'd, The Savior's sufTrings crown'd through thee. THE TRINITY. QUO Prayer to the Trinity, L. M. 1 T^ATHER of heav'n, whose love profound JL A ransom for our souls has found, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy pard'ning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath, The soul is rais'd from sin and death, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy quick'ning pow'r extend. 4 Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son! Eternal Godhead, Tnree in One! Before thy throne wo sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. 000 Praise toiht Trinity. C. M. 1 pi LORY to God the Father's name, vX Who, from our sinful race, Eath chosen myriads to proclaim The honors of his grace. 80 THE ANGELS. 503 2 Glory to God the Son be paid, Who dwelt in humble clay, And, to redeem us from the dead, Gave his own life away. 3 Glory to God the Spirit give, From whose almighty power Our souls their heav'nly birth derive, And bless the happy hour. 4 Glory to God, that reigns above, The holy Three in One, Who, by the wonders of his love, Has made his nature known. / Worship of the Trinity. S. M. 1 T^ATHER, in whom we live, JT In whom we are and move, All glory, pow'r and praise, receive, For thy creating love. 2 0 thou incarnate Word, Let all thy ransom'd race Unite in thanks, with one accord, For thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of holiness, Let all thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts, and join to bless Thy heart-renewing pow'r. 4 The grace on man bestow'd, Ye heav'nly choirs, proclaim, And cry " Salvation to our God ! Salvation to the Lamb !" THE ANGELS. OUO Sympathy of angels. 0. M. 1 T^EYOND the glitt'ring, starry skies -tJ Far as th' eternal hills, There, in the boundless worlds of light, Our dear Redeemer dwells. 504 THE ANGELS. 2 Legions of angels round his throne In countless armies shine; And swell his praise with golden harps Attun'd to songs dint 3 "Hail, glorious Prince of peace!* they cry, •• Whose unexampled lqve Mov'd thee to quit these glorious realms, And royalties above." 4 Through all his travels here below They did his steps attend, Oft wond'ring how, or where, at last, The mystic scene would end. 5 They saw his heart transfixM with wounds, And view'd the crimson gore; They saw liini break the bars of death, Which none e'er broke before. 6 They brought his chariot from above, To bear him to his throne; Clapp'd their triumphant wings, and cried, — "The glorious work is done!" Angelic praise. fe- JV1 1 rpilE Lord, the sov'reign King, JL Hath fix'd his throne on high ; O'er all the heav'nly world he rules, And all beneath the sky. 2 Ye angels! great in might, And swift to do his will, Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear, Whose pleasure ye fulfil. 3 Let the bright hosts who wait The orders of -their King, And guard his churches wnen they pray, Join in the praise they sing. 4 While all his wondrous works. Through his vast kingdom, show Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul! Shalt sing his graces too. 8(H) 810 THE GOSPEL CALL. 505 Christ, the Lord of angels. L. M. 1 r\ REAT God ! to what a glorious height ^JT Hast thou advanc'd the Lord, thy Son! Angels, in all their robes of light, Are made the servants of his throne. 2 Before his feet their armies wait. And swift as flames of fire they move, To manage his affairs of state, In works of vengeance, or of love. 3 Now they are sent to guide our feet, Up to the gates of thine abode, Through all the dangers that we meet, In trav'ling o'er the heav'nly road. 4 Lord ! when we leave this mortal ground, And thou shalt bid us rise and come, — Send thy beloved angels down Safe to conduct our spirits home. THE GOSPEL CALL. Oil (772) The year of jubilee. P.M. 1 T^AIR shines the morning star ! -T The silver trumpets sound — Their notes re-echoing far, While dawns the day around ! Joy to the slave ! — the stave is free ! It is the year of Jubilee. 2 Pris'ners^ of hope ! — in gloom And silence left to die, With Christ's unfolding tomb Your portals open fly; — Rise with the Lord ! — He sets you free : — It is the year of Jubilee. 3 Ye, who have sold for naught The land your fathers won, Behold how God has wrought Redemption through his Son! Your heritage again is free, It is the year of Jubilee. 506 THE GOSPEL CALL. 4 Ye who yourselves have sold For debts to justice due3 Uansonnl. bul not with goH, Christ gave himself for you; His precious blood has made you free, It is the year of Jubilee. 5 Captives of sin and shame, O'er earth and ocean, hear An angel's voice proclaim The Lord's accepted year; — Let Jacob rise, be Israel free, It is the year of Jubilee. OJLw The voice of free grace. 12s. 1 HPHE voice of free grace cries — u Escape to J- the mountain !" For Adam's lost race Christ hath opend a fountain ; For sin and uncleanness, and every trans- gression, His blood flows most freely in streams of sal- vation. Chorus. Hallelujah to the Lamb! he hath purohas'd our pardon, We'll praise him again when we pass o\er Jordan. 2 Ye souls that are wounded! ()! flee to the Savior ; He calls you in mercy, — 'tis infinite favor; Your sins are increasing, — escape to the mountain, — His blood can remove them, it Hows from the fountain. 3 0 Jesus ! ride onward, triumphantly glorious, O'er sin, death and hell, thou art more than victorious ; Thy name is the theme of the great congre- gation, While ailgels and saints raise the shout of salvation. 81 THE GOSPEL CALL*. -507 4 With joy shall we stand, when escap'd to the shore ; With harps in our hands, we'll praise him the more ; We'll range the sweet plains on the bank of the river, And sing of salvation for ever and .ever ! O (790) The first great object C. M. 1 T) ELIGION is the chief concern JlV Of mortals here below ; May I its great importance learn, Its sov'reign virtue know ! 2 More needful this, than glitt'ring wealth, Or aught the world bestows; Nor reputation, food or health, Can give us such repose. 3 Religion should our thoughts engage, Amidst our youthful bloom ; 'Twill fit us for declining age, And for the awful tomb. 4 0 may my heart, by grace renew'd, Be my Redeemer's throne ; And be my stubborn will subdu'd, His government to own. 5 Let deep repentance, faith, and love Be join'd with godly fear; And all my conversation prove My heart to be sincere. 814 (791) The Mercy-seat. 11.10.11.10. 1 /^10ME,yedisconsolate,where'er ye languish, v_y Come, at the mercy-seat fervently kneel : Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish ; Earth has no sorrows that heav'n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy saying, Earth has no sorrows that heav'n cannot cure. 508 tiii; gqshhj > \ii. 3 Here see the bread of life ; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of;God, boundless in love; Come to the feast prepaid ; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrows but heav'n can remove. olO ('•'-) Watch and pray. P.M. 1 f^\ 0 watch and pray ; thou canst not tell vJT How near thine hour may be; Thou canst not know how soon the bell May toll its notes for thee : Death's countless snares besel thy way: Frail child of dust, go watch and pray. 2 Fond youth, while free from blighting care Does thy firm pulse beat high ? Do hope's glad visions, bright and fair, Ddate before thine eye ? Soon these must change — must pass away : Frail child of dust, go watch and pray. 3 Thou aged man ! life's wintry storm Hath sear'd thy vernal bloom; With trembling limbs and wasting form, Thou'rt bending o'er the tomb : And can vain hope lead thee astray? Go, weary pilgrim! watch and pray. 4 Ambition, stop thy panting breath! Pride, sink thy lifted eye ! Behold -I the caverns, dark with death. Before you open lie : The hoav'nly warning now obey; Ye sons of pride, go watch and pray. 0 1 ( ) (793) Trust i„ God under darknem, P. M. 1 / \ LET my trembling soul be still, yj While darkness veils the sky, And wai! thy wise, thy holy will, Wrapp'd yel in mystery: I cannot. Lord, thy purpose see ; Bui all is well — since rufd by thee. THE GOSPEL CALL. 509 2 Thus, trusting in thy love, I tread The path of duty on ; What though some cherish'd joys are fled, Some flatt'ring dreams are gone ? Yet purer, brighter joys remain : Why should my spirit then complain ? 81 / (794) The broad road. L. M. 1 T>ROAD is the road that leads to death, -D And thousands walk together there ; But wisdom shows a narrow path, With here and there a traveler. 2 " Deny thyself, and take thy cross," Is the Redeemer's great command ; Nature must count her gold but dross, If she would gain this heav'nly land. 3 The fearful soul that tires and faints, And walks the ways of God no more, Is but esteem'd almost a saint, And makes his own destruction sure, 4 Lord, let not all my hopes be vain ; Create my heart entirely new ; Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, Which false apostates never knew. OlO (T95) A fountain opened. P. M. 8.7.8.7.7.7. 1 /^iOME to Calv'ry's holy mountain, Vy Sinners ! ruin'd by the fall; Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all, In a full perpetual tide, Open'd when the Savior died. 2 Come, in poverty and meanness, Come, aefil'd without, within ; From infection and uncleanness, From the leprosy of sin, Wash your robes and make them white ; Ye shall walk with God in light. 510 Til! TALL. 3 Come, in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, impotent, and blind; Here the guilty, free remission. Here the trotibled^ peace may find; Health this fountain will restore; He that drinks shall thirst no more. 4 He that drinks shall live for ever; *Tis a soul-renewing tlood; God is faithful — God will never l>reak his covenant in blood, Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed when he was glorified. 819* Living waists. 1 . J\l. 1 ^PHE Fountain flows ! waters of life bestow- inS.: Come, thirsty soul, nor perish in thy pride ! Take, as a gift, what from the throne is flowing, So cry the Lamb, the Spirit, and the bride. Come ! — nothing bars the way ; Come drink as thou shalt choose, There is no price to pay : The Fountain flows ! 2 The Fountain flows! — With heart and hands be ready, Ye sons of want, the proffer'd boon to meet! The dinner's friend, the helper of the needy, Your thither course will with his favor greet: The waters each may take - Who now his mis'ry knows; — Who longs — 'tis for his sake The Fountain Hows. 3 The Fountain ilows !— Thank (uxl the fullest measure Of grace and pow'r here meets our utmost need. Now. sinner, wouldst thou ever share its plea- sure. Haste, like the panting roe, with earnest speed : TIIE GOSPEL CALL. 511 Draw to the waters near Where thirst and languor close — With waters sweet and clear The Fountain flows. The Fountain flows ! for all a fount of healing; He's blest for whom it shall not flow in vain! Who drinks — a well of water never failing, In him to endless life it shall remain: For whoso tries its pow'r From thirst shall now repose, And ne'er be thirsty more : The Fountain flows. (797) Expostulation with the sinner. Jr. M. iS. 820 1 C INNER, is thy heart at rest? ^ Is thy bosom void of fear? Art thou not by guilt oppressed ? Speaks not conscience in thine ear? 2 Can this world afford thee bliss? Can it chase away thy gloom ? Flatt'ring, false, and vain it is : — Tremble at the worldling s doom. 3 Think, 0 sinner, on thine end; See the judgment-day appear ! Thither must thy spirit wend ; There thy righteous sentence hear. 4 Wretched, ruin'd, helpless soul, To a Savior's blood apply ; He alone can make thee whole ; Fly to Jesus, — sinner, fly ! 0,21(798) Come to Jesus. P.M. 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5. lv OOR, wilder'd, weeping heart, What can relieve thee ? Come, sinful as thou art, Christ will receive thee; Come, though with woe oppress'd, Soft is the Savior's breast, 512 THE GOSPEL (ALL. There may'st thou sweetly rest* There naught shall grieve thee. 2 Come, trembling, timid soul, Why this delaying? Thunders, that oer thee roll, Fall on thee straying; Turn from destruction's ways, Turn to the throne of grace; There seek thy Father's face, Weeping and praying, 3 " Hence, guilty fear and doubt, Leave me for ever! Lord, wilt thou cast me out? Never — 0, never ! From unbelief of mind, From thought to sin inclin'd, From flesh and hell combin'd, Thou wilt deliver." OSZ Look to Jesus. P. M. 7s. 1 XVTEARY sinner, keep thine eyes ▼ ▼ On th' atoning sacrifice; View him bleeding on the tree, Pouring out his life for thee; There the dreadful curse he bore; Weeping soul, lament no more. 2 Cast thy guilty soul on him ; Find him mighty to redeem ; At his feet thy burden lay ; Look thy doubts and care away: Now by faith the Son embrace, Plead his promise, trust his grace. £tJ (799) Acquaint now thyself with God, IIS. 1 A CQUA I XT thyself quickly, ( ) sinner, with God, J-X. And joy, like the sunshine, shall beam on thy road, And peace, like the dew-drop, shall fall on thy head, And Bleep, like an angel, shall visit thy bed. THE GOSPEL CALL. 513 2 Acquaint thyself quickly, 0 sinner, with God, And he shall be with thee, when fears are abroad; Thy safeguard in dangers that threaten thy path ; Thy jcy in the valley and shadow of death. 824 (801) Expostulation. P. M. 7s. 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. Asks the work of his own hands, Why, ye thankless creatures, why Will ye slight his love and die ? Sinners, turn, why will ye <;ie? God, your Savior, asks you why; He, who did your souls ret. I eve, Died himself that you might live ! Will ye let him die in vain ? Crucify your Lord again ? Why, ye ransom'd sinner 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, Woo'd you to embrace his love : Will ye not his grace receive ? Will ye still refuse to live ? Why, ye long-sought sinners, why Will ye grieve your God, and die ?* 825 (802) Banger of delay. P. M. lis. 1 "IPkELAYnot, delay not, 0 sinner, draw near; -L' The waters of life are now flowing for thee ! No price is demanded, the Savior is here, Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Delay ntft, delay not; why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God? w2 33 8261 514 Tin: GOSPEL call. A fountain is open'd. how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleans'd in his pardoning blood? 3 Delay not. delay not, 0 sinner, to come, For mercy still lingers, and calls thee to-day : Her voice is not heard in the shades of the tomb ; Her message, unheeded, will soon pas- away. 4 Delay not, delay not! the Spirit of gra Long griev'd and resisted, may take its sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the gloom of eternity's night. Now tlir day of gra b. M. 1 "TVTOW is the day of grace ; -Li Now to the Savior come; The Lord is calling, " Seek my face, And I will guide you home." 2 A Father bids you speed ; 0 wherefore then delay ? He calls in love ; he sees your need ; He bids you come to-day. 3 To-day the prize is won; The promise is to save; Then, 0, be wise ; to-morrow's sun May shine upon your grave. £ I Exhortation t<> wwk while it is day. o. 31. 1 rpiIK swift-declining day, A How fast its moments fly, While evening's broad and gloomy shade (Jains on the western sky. 2 Ye mortals, mark its pace. And use the hours of light ; For know its Maker can command An instant, endless night. 3 Give glory to the Lord Who rules the rolling sphere; 8 THE GOSPEL CALL. 515 Submissive, at his footstool bow, And seek salvation there. 4 Then shall new lustre break Through all the heavy gloom, And lead you to unchanging light, In your celestial home. Q^Q The sinner entreated to awake. a . JM. /S. 1 O INNER, rouse thee from thy sleep ; £^ Wake, and o'er thy folly weep; Raise thy spirit, dark and dead ; Jesus waits his light to shed. 2 Awake from sleep ; arise from death ; See the bright and living path ; Watchful, tread that path; be wise; Leave thy folly; seek the skies. 3 Leave thy folly ; cease from crime ; From this hour redeem thy time ; Life secure without delay ; Evil is th}' mortal day. 4 0 then rouse thee from thy sleep; Wake, and o'er thy folly weep ; Jesus calls from death and night; Jesus waits to shed his light. O^f) Vanity of the world. CM. 1 T)E thou, 0 Lord, my treasure here, -D And fix my thoughts above ; Unveil thy glories to my view, And bid me taste thy love. 2 The world how mean with all its store, Compar'd with thee, my Lord ! Its vain and fleeting joys how few! How little they afibrd ! 3 The goods of earth are empty things, And pleasures soon decay ; Its honors are but noisy breath, And sceptres pass away. olG penuta 4 Ye vain and glittering toys, begone; Ye false delights, adieu; My glorious Lord iills all the space. And leaves no room Cor you. O')0 (808) A vo^ of warning. P. M. 8. 8. G. 8. 8.0. 1 HPIIAT warning1 voice, 0 sinner, hear, -L And while salvation lingers near. The heav'nly call obey, Flee from destruction's downward path, Flee from the threat'ning storm of wrath That rises o'er thy way. 2 Soon night comes on with thick'ning shade. The tempest hovers o'er thy head, The winds their fury pour; The lightnings rend the earth and skies, The thunders roar, the flames arise : What terrors fill that hour ! 3 That warning voice, 0 sinner, hear, Whose accents linger on thine ear; Thy footsteps now retrace: Renounce thy sins, and be forgiv'n, Believe, become an heir of heav'n, And sing redeeming grace. 4 Then, wdiile a voice of pardon speaks, The storm is hush'd, the morning breaks, The heav'ns are all serene ; Fresh verdure clothes the beauteous holds. Joy echoes on the distant hills, New wonders fill the scene. PENITENCE. (VjJ (809) frayer/or the Spvripe influence. C. M. 1 piREAT God* before thy mercy-seat, VJT Abas'd, in dust 1 fall ; My crimes of complicated guilt Aloud for judgment call. PENITENCE. 517 I I own my ways to be corrupt, My service stain'd with sin; Make thou my broken spirit whole, My burden d conscience clean. 3 Lord, send thy Spirit from above, Implant a holy fear; And through thine all-abounding grace Bring thy salvation near. 4 On my distress'*!, benighted soul, 0 cause thy face to shine; Make me to hear thy pard'ning voice, And tell me I am thine. 832* Invitation accepted. ± • M. IS. 1 A M I call'd? and can it be! A Has my Savior chosen me ? Guilty, wretched as I am, Has he named my worthless name? Vilest of the vile am I, Dare I raise my hopes so high? 2 Am I call'd? I dare not stay, May not, must not disobey; Here, I lay me at thy feet, Clinging to the mercy-seat: Thine I am and thine alone; Lord, writh me thy will be done. 3 Am I call'd ? what shall I bring As an offring to my King? Poor, and blind, and naked, I Trembling at thy footstool lie ; Naught but sin I call mine own, Nor for sin can sin atone. 1 Am I call'd? an heir of God! Wash'd, redeem'd b}r precious blood! Father, lead me in thy hand, Guide me to that better land, Where my souT shall be at rest, Pillow'd on my Savior's breast. 518 PENITENCE. )*) (811) Surrendering the heart to Christ L. M. OO 1 "DLEST Jesus! when thy cross I view, — J3 That mystry to tlf angelic host — I gaze with grief and rapture too. And all my soul's in wonder lost. 2 What strange compassion fill d thy breast, That brought thee from thy throne on high, To woes, that cannot be express'd, To be despis'd, to groan and die? 3 Was it for man, rebellious man. Sunk by his crimes below the grave, Who, justly doom'd to endless pain, Found none to pity or to save? 4 For man didst thou forsake the sky To bleed upon th' accursed tree? And didst thou taste of death to buy Immortal life and bliss for me? 5 Had I a voice to praise thy name, Loud as the trump that wakes the dead, Had I the raptur'd seraph's flame, My debt of love could ne'er be paid. O" )""T (812) Saiidijicathn and pardoni C ML 1 T1THERE shall we sinners hide our heads? * ▼ Can rocks or mountains save? Or shall we wrap us in the shades Of midnight and the grave? 2 Is there no shelter from the eye Of an avenging God? Jesus, to thy dear wounds we (\y: Bedew us with thy blood. 3 Those guardian drops our souls secure, And wash away our sins; Eternal justice frowns no more, And conscience smiles within. 4 We bless thai wondrous purple stream That cleanses v\'vy stain; Our souls are yet but half-rcdeem'd, If sin the t \ rant refrrn.* 8 SUPPLICATION FOR THE DIVINE MERCY. 519 00 (813) Deep contrition. P. M. 7s. 1 TESUS, save my dying soul, *J Make the broken spirit whole; Humbled in the dust 1 lie; Savior, leave me not to die. 2 Jesus, full of ev'ry grace, Now reveal thy smiling face; Grant the joy of sin forgiv'n, Foretaste of the bliss of heav'n. 3 All my guilt to thee is know^n — Thou art righteous, thou alone : All my help is from thy cross; All besides I count but loss. 4 Lord, in thee I now believe; Wilt thou — wilt thou not forgive? Helpless at thy feet I lie; Savior, leave me not to die. SUPPLICATION FOR DIVINE MERCY. FOR PRAYER-MEETINGS AND REVIVALS. OOO (814) The burden of sin. S. M. 1 AH! whither should I go, -^JL Burden'd and sick and faint! To whom should I my troubles show, And pour out my complaint? 2 My Savior bids me come, Ah ! why do I delay ? He calls the weary sinner home, And yet from him I stay. 3 What is it keeps me back From wrhich I cannot part ? Which w7ill not let the Savior take Possession of my heart ? 520 SUPPLICATION' FOR THE D1VIXE MERCY. 4 Some cursed thing unknown .Must surely lurk within; Some idol which I will not own, , Some secret bosom sin. 5 Jesus, the hindrance show. Which I have fear'd to see; And let me now consent to know What keeps me back from thee. 6 Searcher of hearts, in mine Thy trying pow'r display ; Into its darkest corners shine, And take the veil away. 7 I now believe in thee Compassion reigns alone ; According to my faith, to me, 0 let it, Lord, be done !* 8 £V7f f) | Our Advocate. L. M. 1 YY^HERE is my God? does he retire ▼ ▼ Beyond the reach of humble sighs? Are these weak breathings of desire Too languid to ascend the skies ? 2 He hears the breathings of desire; The weak petition, if sincere, Is not forbidden to aspire, And hope to reach his gracious ear. 3 Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye; See where the great Redeemer stands, The glorious Advocate on high, With precious incense in his hands. 4 He hoars and soothes each humble groan; Be recommends eacjh broken pray'r; Recline thy hope on him alone Whose pow'r and love forbid despair. SUPPLICATION FOR THE DIVINE MERCY. 521 000 (816) Theintidrd conflici. S. M. 1 A ND wilt thou yet be found, A And may I still draw near? Then listen to the plaintive sound Of a poor sinner s pray'r. 2 Jesus, thine aid afford, If still the same thou art, To thee I look, to thee, my Lord ! Lift up a fainting heart. 3 Thou seest my troubled breast, The struggles of my will, The foes that interrupt my rest, The agonies I feel.* 4 0, my offended Lord, Restore my inward ponce, I know thou canst; pronounce the word, And bid the tempest cease ! 5 I long to see thy face, Thy Spirit I implore, The living water of thy grace, That I may thirst no more. OO*/ Burden of guilt 0. JM. 1 "1T71TH guilt oppressVl, bow'd down with sin, ▼ ▼ Beneath its load I groan; Give me, 0 Lord, a heart of flesh ; Remove this heart of stone. 2 A burden'd sinner, lo ! I come, In dread of death and hell ; 0 seal my pardon with thy blood, And all my fears dispel. 3 Nor peace, nor rest, my soul can find, Till thy dear cross 1 see ; Till there in humble faith I cry, " The Savior died for me." 522 sAiiVATHoa jhroi gh issue i an 4 0 give this true and living faith, This soul-supporting view; Till old things be for ever past, And all within he new. b-l-0 Weaay\Mim P. M. 7s. 1 /^OME, ye weary sinners, come, Vy All, who feel your heavy load: Jesus calls the wand'ivrs home; Hasten to your pard'ning God. 2 Come, ye guilty souls opprest, Answer to the Saviors eall: "Come, and I will give you rest; Come, and I will save you all/' 3 Jesus, full of truth and love, We thy gracious call obey; Faithful let thy mercies prove, Take our load of guilt away. 4 Weary of this war within, Weary of this endless strife, Weary of ourselves and sin, Weary of a wretched life. 5 Burden'd with a world of grief, Burden'd with our sinful load. Burden'd with this unbelief, BurdenM with the wrath of God: 6 Lo, we come to thee for ease, True and gracious as thou art; Now our weary souls release Write forgiveness on our heart. SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. .O-J-i (810) lVnihncr at fhcrrnss. P.M. 7s. HEARTS of stone, relent, relent, Break, by Jesus' cross subdued; See his body, mangled — rent, Cover'd with a gore of blood ; SALVATION TfiROUGB CHRIST. 523 Sinful soul, what hast thou done ! Crucified God's only Son. 2 Yes. thy sins have done the de Drivn the nails that lix'd him there; Crown'd with thorns his sacred head. Plungd into his side the spear; Made his soul a sacrifi While for sinful man he dies. 3 Wilt thou let him Weed in vain? Still to death thy Lord pursue? Open all his wounds again. And the shameful cross renew? No ! with all my sins Til part : Break, 0 break, my bleeding heart ! 842* by faith. P. M. 1 rT^O us salvation now has come. J- God's wondrous grace revealing; Works never can avert our doom — They have no pow'r of healing. Faith looks to God's beloved Son, Who has for us deliverance won — He is our irreat Redeemer ! 2 What God's most holy precept claims No child of Adam renders : But from the throne dread vengeance flames, Ami speaks the curse in thunders. The llesh ne'er prompts those pure desires That, 'bove all else, the law requires; — Relief by law is hopeless ! 3 But all the law must be fuliill'd. Or we must sink despairing: — Then came the Son — so God had will'd, — Otir human nature sharing, For us the law's deman j "d. And thus his Father's ve .;. stayM, Which over us impend- 524 SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. 4 Now to the God of matchless grace, To Father, Son and Spirit, We lift ouf higheSl songs of praise, Our praise his favors merit. All he has said lie will perform. And save us by his mighty arm, — His worthy name be hallow'd ! Thanksgiving for the gift oj Christ Jr. M 84 1 T) EJOICE, ye Amsom'd of the Lord, JA^ Now banish all your sadness, Tune all your hearts with one accord, And sing aloud for gladness: Tell what the Lord for us hath wrought, At what a price our souls he bought, And all his wondrous goodness. 2 A thrall of Satan once I lay, Beneath death's gloomy power, Sin rack'd my soul by night and day, And deeper, deeper evry hour. From that which gave me birth, I fell; No peace within my breast might dwell, Sin reign d in all my nature. 3 Good works with me could naught avail, By them I must have perish d; To goodness dead, 1 dar Yl assail His law who me had cherish'd My anguish drove me to despair, Whilst death frown'd on me evYy where, And hell yawnM just before me. 4 Then touclfd niv wretchedness the heart Of Him who reigns in heaven ; He deign'd his mercy to impart, And show my sins forgiven — My father's heart vearifd over me; . • What greater love than this could he# Which gave hi§ richest treasure? 5 "Go, my beloved Son;' said he, " Thou who my glory wearest, SALVATION THRQUGB JESUS CHRIST. 525 Now let the world my mercy see Whilst thou salvation bearest; Now burst their bonds, and free from sin Destroy the reign of death, and win Eternal life for sinners." 6 The Son obey'd the Father's voice, He own'd his virgin mother; Let all the world aloud rejoice, He hath become my brother ; Yea, he my humble form assumes, And Satan to perdition dooms, And thus his kingdom cometh. 'r 844 Sinners received by Jesus. x . JV1. 1 " 'PHIS man sinners doth receive !" J- Well may we the saying ponder, Who in sin's delusions live, And from God and heaven wander : — This alone sure hope can give — " Jesus sinners doth receive !" 2 We deserve but grief and shame, — Yet his words, rich grace revealing, Pardon, peace and life proclaim : Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe " Jesus sinners doth receive !" 3 Come, ye wand'rers, one and all, Come, we all have invitation, — Come, obey his gracious call, ^Dome and take his free salvation ! He has died that we might live, — " Jesus sinners doth receive!" 4 Savior, now I come to thee : threat my sins, a weary burden ! Wilt thou mercy show to me ? Can I hope to find a pardon? I will trust ; my soul relieve ! Me, a sinner, Lord, receive ! 52G SALVATION THROUGH JESUfl CHB O-b) (823) The Savior crop CM 1 A LL bail the pow'r of Jesus' name ! -^- Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all.* 2 Urown him, ye morning stars of light, Who fix'd this floating ball ; .Jow hail the strength oi [srael's might, And crown him Lord of all.* 3 Ye chosen seed of Adam's race, Ye ransom'd from the fall ; Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all.::: 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. 5 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. ) Christ our salvation. L. JY1. 84( 1 /^lOME, guilty sinners, come and see V^ Your great atoning Sacrifice: Behold, on yonder gory tree, The King of kings for rebels dies. 2 How gracious, how severe thou art, Just God, in thy redeeming plan! The spear that pierced [mmanuel's heart Reveal'd the. fount of life for man. 3 Hail, hallow'd cross, accurs'd no more; Rich tree of life to all our race ; Blest tree of Paradise, which bore The choicesl fruit — the gift of grace. 4 Lord, shall our grief or joy prevail? Our hear! is rent amidst their strife; SALVATION THROUGH .IK, IS CHRIST. 527 Shall we the Victim's death bewail. Or hail it as our way to life ? 5 Thy (lying, living, boundless Lei While here below, shall tune our tongue, And, when we join the choir above, Thy love be our triumphant song. Q-^ I God\s holiness and justice glorified. L- -M 1 d~\ LOVE ! beyond conception great, yj That forni'd the vast stupendous plan ! Where all divine perfections meet To reconcile rebellious man; 2 There wisdom shines in fullest blaze, And justice all her right maintains — Astonished angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns. 3 Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too, In Christ they both harmonious meet; He paid to justice all her due, And now he fills the mercy-seat. 4 Such are the wonders of our God ; And such the amazing depths of grace, To save from wrath's vindictive rod The chosen sons of Adam's race. 5 With grateful songs, then, let our souls Surround our gracious Father's throne ; And all between the distant poles His truth and mercy ever own. 848 (^5) Grace. C. M. 1 A MAZING grace ! — how sweet the sound — ■ ^\- That sav'd a soul like me ! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, 'Twas grace my fears reliev'd ; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd ! 528 SALVATlov THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. 3 Full many 8 danger, toil, and snare, My soul has overcome ; Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead nie home. 4 And when (his flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the vei A life of joy and peace. Lord, remember me. C. JVI 849* 1 i^\ THOU from whom all goodness flows, V-J I raise my soul to thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me ! 2 When on my aching, burden'd heart My sins lie heavily, Thy pardon grant, new peace impart : Dear Lord, remember me ! 3 When trials sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, 0 let my strength be as my day : Dear Lord, remember me ! 4 When worn with pain, disease, and grief, This feeble frame shall be; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief: Dear Lord, remember me ! 5 When in the solemn hour of death 1 wait thy just decree, lie this the prayY of my last breath, Dear Lord, remember me ! G And when before thy throne I stand And lift my soul to thee, Then, with the saints at thy right hand, Dear Lord, remember me ! 850 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 529 Cleansing blood. P. M. /S. 1 TESUS, to thy wounds I fly; *J Purge my sins of deepest dye; Lamb of God, for sinners slain, Wash away my crimson stain. 2 Plunge me in that sacred flood, In that Fountain of thy blood; Then thy Father's eye shall see Not a spot of guilt in me. 851* CHKISTIAN EXPERIENCE. Gratitude for God's mercies. 0. M. 1 TX^HEN all thy mercies, 0 my God, ▼ ▼ My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love and praise. 2 Unnumber'd comforts on my soul Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts flow'd. 3 When in the slipp'ry paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through ev'ry period of my life Thy goodness 111 pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. X 34 630 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 6 Through all eternity, to thee A grateful song 111 raise; But, 0, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. O^Jw Casting all care on God. b. M. 1 pOMMIT thou all thy griefs Vy And ways into his hands, To his sure truth and tender care, Who earth and heav'n commands, — 2 Who points the clouds their course, Whom winds and seas obey; He shall direct thy wand'ring feet ; He shall prepare thy way. 3 Put thou thy trust in God ; In duty's path go on; Fix on his word thy steadfast eye; So shall thy work be done. 4 No profit canst thou gain By self-consuming care ; To him commend thy cause; his ear Attends thy softest pray'r. OtJO Divine light breaking into the soul. i S & OS. 1 O OMETIMES a light surprises ^ The Christian while he sings ; It is the Lord, who rises With healing in his wings ; When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it. after rain. 2 In holy contemplation, We sweetly then pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new : Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 531 Let an unknown to-morrow Bring with it what it may. 3 It can bring with it nothing But He will bear us through ; Who gives the lilies clothing, Will clothe his people too : Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed; And He who feeds the ravens Will give his children bread. 4 Though neither vine nor fig-tree Its wonted fruit should bear, Though all the fields should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there; Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; • For while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. ! oD4 (829) Tlie pilgrim's song. 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. 1 T> ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, J^ Thy better portion trace ; Rise from transitory things Toward heav'n, thy native place : Sun, and moon, and stars decay, Time shall soon this earth remove ; Rise, my soul, and haste aw7ay To seats prepar'd above. 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course ; Fire, ascending, seeks the sun ; Both speed them to their source: So a soul that's born of God, Pants to view his glorious face ; Upward tends to his abode, To rest in his embrace. 3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize; 532 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. Soon your Savior will return, Triumphant in the skies: Yet a season, and you know Eappy entrance will be giv'n; All your sorrows left below, And earth exchang'd for heav'n. - O God o>fr Shepherd. S. M. 85 1 HPHE Lord my Shepherd is ; A I shall be well supplied : Since he is mine and I am his, What can I want beside? 2 He leads me to the place Where heav'nly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 3 If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me, in his own right way, For his most holy name. 4 While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes, Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my future days: Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to weak thy praise. OOU Confidence in Qod. P. M. 7s & Cs. 1 /^iOl) is my strong salvation; vJT what foe have I to fear? In darkness and temptation, My light, my help, is near; CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 533 Though hosts encamp around me, Firm in the fight I stand ; What terror can confound me, With God at my right hand? 2 Place on the Lord reliance; My soul, with courage wait; His truth be thine affiance, When faint and desolate; His might thy heart shall strengthen, His love thy joy increase ; Mercy thy days shall lengthen; The Lord will give thee peace. OD / The Christian race. C. M. 1 A WAKE, my soul; stretch ev'ry nerve, -£jl And press with vigor on; A heav'nly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine uplifted eye; — 4 That prize, with peerless glories bright, Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust. OrxOt P. M. 10.6.10.6.9.9.4. yJtJO God our light, trust, shield, and reward. 1 (^l^D is my light ! — Never, my soul, despair ^* In hours of thy distress ! The sun withdraws, and earth is dark and drear : — My light will never cease; On days of joy with splendor beaming; — Through nights of grief its rays are gleaming, — God is my light ! Oo4 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 2 God is my trust ! — My soul, be not afraid ! Thy helper will abide: " I'll not forsake thee !" — He has kindly said, — He's ever at thy side; In feeble age will yet stand by thee; No real good will he deny thee : — God is my trust! 3 God is my shield ! — Of me he taketh care As none beside could do; He guards my head, — he wTatches ev'ry hair, All dangers brings me through : While thousands, to vain helpers calling, On right and left are near me falling, — He is my shield! 4 God's my reward ! — Well pleas'd I forward go The path that he has shown : It has no trials but my God will know, When he allots my crown. I'll gladly strive, the fight sustaining, Until in death the vict'ry gaining, — God's my reward. q59 (833) The Christian race. L. M. 1 \ WAKE, our souls, away, our fears, -A- Let ev'ry trembling thought be gone; Awake and run the heav'nly race, And put a cheerful courage on. 2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint; But they forget the mighty God, Who feeds the strength of ev'ry saint. 3 The mighty God, whose mntchless pow'r Is ever new and ever young, Shall (inn endure while endless years Their everlasting circles run. 4 From thee, the ever-flowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply; While such as trust their native strength, Shall melt away, and droop and die. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 535 5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, We'll mount aloft to thine abode ; On wings of love our souls shall fly, Nor tire amid the heav'nly road. 000 (834) Learning of Christ. P. M. 7s. 1 f^ 0 to dark Gethsemane, vJT Ye that feel the tempter's pow'r, Your Redeemer's conflict see, Watch with him one bitter hour ; Turn not from his griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall, View the Lord of life arraign'd; 0 the wormwood and the gall ! 0 the pangs his soul sustain'd ! Shun not sun ring, shame or loss ; Learn of him to bear the cross. 3 Calv'ry's mournful mountain climb ; There, adoring at his feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete; " It is finish'd," hear him cry : Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb, Where they laid his breathless clay, — All is solitude and gloom, — Who hath taken him away ? Christ is ris'n ; he meets our eyes ! Savior, teach us so to rise. 861 (835) The three mounts. P. M. 7s. 1 TTTHEN on Sinai's top I see ▼ ▼ God descend in majesty, To proclaim his holy law, All my spirit sinks with awe. 2 When in ecstasy sublime, Tabor's glorious steep 1 climb ; 536 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. At the too transporting light, Darkness rushes o'er my sight. 3 When on Calvary I rest, God, in flesh made manifest, Shines in my Redeemer's face, Full of beauty, truth and grace. 4 Here I could for ever stay, Weep and gaze my soul away ; Thou art heav'n on earth to me, Lovely, mournful Calvary. OUw (837) Hie poor man's prayer. L. P. M. IAS much have I of worldly good -^jL As e'er my Master had ; I diet on as dainty food, And am as richly clad, Though plain my garb, though scant my board, As Mary's Son, and nature's Lord. 2 The manger was his infant bed, His home the mountain-cave, He had not where to lay his head, He borrow'd e'en his grave ; Earth yielded him no resting-spot; Her Maker, but she knew him not. 3 As much the world's good-will I share, Its favors and applause, As He whose blessed name I bear, Hated without a cause ; Despis'd, rejected, mock'd by pride, Betray'd, forsaken, crucified. 4 Why should I court my Master's foe? Why should I fear its frown V Why should I seek for rest below? Or sigh lor brief renown? A pilgrim to a better land. An heir of joy at God's right hand. 861 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 537 J (838) True and false zeal. C. M. 1 ^EAL is that pure and heav'nly flame ^ The fire of love supplies ; While that which often bears the name Is self in a disguise. 2 True zeal is merciful and mild, Can pity and forbear ; The false is headstrong, fierce, and wild, And breathes revenge and war. 3 While zeal for truth the Christian warms, He knows the worth of peace ; But self contends for names and forms, Its party to increase.** 4 Dear Lord, the idol self dethrone, And from our hearts remove ; And let no zeal by us be sh >wn, But that which springs f. >m love. Self-examination. 0. M. 1 a TRIVE first of all thyself to know, ^ To feel the plague of sin, Expos'd to everlasting woe, And nothing good within : 2 To know thy wretched, sinful state, Averse to all that's good ; To feel thy guilt exceeding great, Thy heart oppos'd to God : 3 To know thy law-condemned case, And own thy sentence just; Thy heart subdu'd by sov'reign grace, And humbled in the dust. 4 To know the pangs of pious grief, For sins against the Lord ; To know that naught can give relief, But trusting in his word. 5 To know that thou art born of God, Thy num'rous sins forgiv'n, Thy soul redeem'd by Jesus' blood, And thou an heir of heav'n. x2 864 (538 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 8 Of) (840) Religion. L. M. 1 f\ COME, thou great and gracious pow'r, V-/ Accept a home within my breast; My spirit cheer in ev'ry hour, In ev'ry season give me rest. 2 0 teach me well to know my heart. My folly and my sin to see ; On earth to bear a lowly part, And give myself, my all to thee. 3 Teach me to trust a Savior's name, To feel a Savior's dying love ; To be redeem' d — be that my fame ; — My honors let me seek above. 4 When pleasure cheers, and friendship smiles, And smoothly sweeps my bark along, Then save me from the tempter's wiles ; Be thou my joy, be thou my song. 5 And when affliction's gloomy pow'r Shall shroud my soul in sad dismay, Rise thou, a star to cheer that hour, And lead me through the darken'd way. 6 And at the last, when ghastly death This life's short, brittle thread shall break, Do thou attend my latest breath, Thy Spirit clothe me when I wake. 7 And when around the judgment-throne The myriads of the earth shall meet, 0 wilt thou then my spirit own, And fill me with thy bliss complete ! 000 Prayer for strong faith. CM. 1 f\ FOR a faith that will not shrink, yj Though press'd by ev'ry foe, Thai will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe ! — 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 539 But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God ; — 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without ; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt ; — 4 That bears, unmov'd, the world's dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile ; That seas of trouble cannot drown, Nor Satan's arts beguile ; — 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last hour is fled, And with a pure and heav'nly ray Lights up a dying bed. 6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, We'll taste, e'en here, the hallow'd bliss Of an eternal home. — t The Christian's clothing. L. JM. 867 1 TESUS, thy blood and righteousness *J My beauty are, my glorious dress : 'Midst flaming worlds, in these array'd, With joy shall I lift up my head. 2 When from the death of dust I rise, To take my mansion in the skies, E'en then shall this be all my plea — " Jesus hath liv'd, hath died for me." 3 Bold shall I stand in that great day, For who aught to my charge shall lay ? Fully, through thee, absolv d I am From sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 4 This spotless robe the same appears When ruin'd nature sinks in years ; No age can change its glorious hue, The robe of Christ is ever new. 540 CHRISTIAN" EXPERIENCE, 5 And when the dead shall hoar thy voice, Thy banish'd children shall rejoice ; Their beauty this, their glorious dress, Jesus the Lord our righteousness. 0 OO Resignation to Providence, 0. M, 1 HHHE Lord, how tender is his lov JL His justice how august ; Hence all her fears my soul derives, There anchors all her trust. 2 He showers the manna from above, To feed the barren waste ; Or points with death the rushing hail, And famine waits the blast. 3 He bids distress forget to groan ; The sick from anguish cease ; In dungeons spreads his healing wing, And softly whispers — peace. 4 His vengeance rides the rushing wind, Or tips the bolt with flame ; His goodness breathes in ev'ry breeze, And warms in ev'ry beam. 5 For me, 0 Lord ! whatever lot The hours commission^ bring ; If all my withering blessings die, Or fairer clusters spring ; 6 0 grant that still, with grateful heart, My years resign'd may run ; 'Tis thine to give or to resume, And may thy will be done. 869 Following departed worthies. 0. JM. 1 /^i IVE me the wings of faith to rise VJT Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories be. 2 Once they were mourning here below, And bath'd their couch with tears; CHRISTIAN' EXPERIENCE. 541 They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins, and doubts, and fears. B I ask'd them whence their vict'ry came ; They, with united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death. 4 They mark VI the footsteps that he trod ; His zeal inspir'd their breast; And, following their incarnate God, Possess'd the promis'd rest. 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise, For his own pattern given ; While the lon»: cloud of witnesses Shows tlie same path to heaven. 0 / \ J Following departed worthies. 0. M. 1 T> ISE, 0 my soul, pursue the path JCV By ancient worthies trod ; Aspiring, view those holy men Who lived and walked with God. 2 Though dead, they speak in reason's ear, And in example live ; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give. 3 'Twas through the Lamb's most precious blood They conquer'd ev'ry foe; To his almighty power and grace Their crowns of life they owe. 4 Lord, may I ever keep in view The patterns thou hast given, And ne er forsake the blessed road That led them safe to heaven. Oil (847) At parting. P.M. 7s 1 TVTHEN shall we all meet again ? ▼ ▼ When shall we all meet again? Oft shall glowing hope expire ; Oft shall wearied love retire. 542 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. Oft shall death and sorrow reign, Ere we all shall meet again. 2 When in distant lands we sigh, Parch'd beneath a burning sky, Though the deep between us rolls, Friendship shall unite our souls ; And in fancy's wide domain Oft shall we all meet again. 3 When the dreams of life are fled, When its wasted lamp is dead, When in cold oblivion's shade Beauty, wealth and fame are laid, — Where immortal spirits reign, There may we all meet again. 0 / *Jj The hope of Christian friendship. L. M. 6 line 8. 1 O WEET is the thought, the promise sweet, ^ That friends, long-sever'd friends, shall meet ; That kindred souls, on earth disjoin'd, Shall meet, from earthly dross refin'd, Their mortal cares and sorrows o'er, And mingle hearts to part no more. 2 But for this hope, this blessed stay, When earthly comforts all decay, 0 who could view th' expiring eye, Nor wish, with those they love, to die? Who could receive their parting breath, Nor long to follow them in death ? 3 But we have brighter hopes : we know Short is this pilgrimage of woe ; We know that our Redeemer lives ; We trust the promises he gives ; And part in hope to meet above, Where all is joy, and all is love. I ») (849) Longing for heaven* -l. M. IIS. 1 IT WOULD not live alway : I ask not to stay A Where storm alter 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. 87 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 543 2 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 cupof thanksgiving with penitent tears. 3 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. 4 Who, who would live alway, away from his God; Away from yon heav'n, that blissful abode, Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains, And the noontide of glory eternally reigns : 5 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet Their Savior and brethren, transported to greet; While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll, And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul. 0 I -X (777) Precious promises. F. M. lis. 1 TTOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the 11 Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ? What more can he say than to you he has said ? You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled. 2 In ev'ry condition — in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth, At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, As thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be. 3 Fear not, I am with thee ; 0 be not dismay'd ! For 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. 4 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not thee o'erflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 544 CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. 5 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee ; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 6 E'en down to old age. all my people shall prove My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love ; And then, when gray hairs shall their tem- ples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne. 7 The soul that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose, I will not, I cannot desert to his foes : That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never — no, never — no, never forsake ! The Lord's Prayer. S. M. 875' 1 /^\UR heav'nly Father, hear yj The pray'r we offer now ; Thy name be hallow'd far and near, To thee all nations bow. 2 Thy kingdom come ; thy will On earth be done in love, As saints and seraphim fulfil Thy perfect law above. 3 Our daily bread supply While by thy word we live ; The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive. 4 From dark temptation's pow'r, From Satan's wiles, defend ; Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. 5 Thine shall for ever be Glory and pow'r divine ; The sceptre, throne and majesty, Of heav'n and earth are thine. 876 THE MEANS OF GRACE. 545 THE MEANS OF GKACE. (853) Before the baptism of a child. P. M. 7s. AVIOR, Father, Brother, Friend, (Ev'ry tender name in one,) Holy Jesus, now descend, Perfect what thou hast begun : Whom we now devote to God, At a parent's hand receive; With the purifying flood Now the Holy Spirit give. 2 While on this dear infant's head Pour we this translueid stream, On the rite thy blessing shed, With thy blood the soul redeem : Seal the grace upon the heart, By baptismal water shown; While the symbol we impart, May the saving work be done. Oil (854) After the baptism of an infant L. M. 1 TTNITED pray'rs ascend to thee, U Eternal Parent of mankind ; Smile on this waiting family, Thy blessing let thy servants find. 2 The father of the household bless, The priest, the patriarch, let him move, That all his family may trace In him thy law, in lines of love. 3 Regard the mother's anxious tears, Her heart's desire, her earnest pray'rs, And while her infant charge she rears, Crown with success her pious cares. 4 Let the dear pledges of their love Like tender plants around them grow, Thy present grace, and joys above Upon their little ones bestow. 35 546 THE MEANS OF GRA( B. 5 Receive at their believing hand The babe whom they devote as thine, Obedient, to their Lord's command — And seal with pow'r the rite divine. 6 To ev'ry member of their house, Thy grace impart, thy love extend ; Grant ev'ry good that time allows, With heav nly joys that never end. 878 Baptism of the Holy Ghost. L. M. 1 Z^IOME, Holy Ghost! come from on high, v_y Baptizer of our spirits thou ! The sacramental seal apply, And witness with the water now. 2 Exert thy gracious pow'r divine, And sprinkle thou th' atoning blood; May Father, Son and Spirit, join To seal this child a child of God. Remembering Christ at his table. 0. JV1. 879 1 TF human kindness meets return, A And owns the grateful tie ; If tender thoughts within us burn, To feel a friend is nigh ; — 2 0 shall not warmer accents tell The gratitude we owe To him who died our fears to quell, And save from endless woe i 3 While yet his anguish'd soul survey'd Those pangs he would not flee, What love his latest words display'd! — " Meet and remember me." 4 Remember thee! thy death, thy shame, The griefs which thou didst bear! 0 memry, leave no other name J>ut his recorded there. MISSIONARY HYMNS. 547 oSO The body and blood of Christ, P. M. 7s. 1 "OREAD of heav'n, on thee we feed, -L> For thy flesh is meat indeed ; Ever let our souls be fed With this true and living bread. 2 Vine of heav'n, thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice ; Lord, thy wounds our healing give ; To thy cross we look and live. 3 Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of him who died, Lord of life, 0 let us be Rooted, grafted, built on thee. MISSIONARY HYMNS. OOJL Universal extension of Christ's kingdom. S. M. 1 f\ LORD, our God, arise, V^ The cause of truth maintain, And wide o'er all the peopled world Extend her blessed reign. 2 Thou Prince of life, arise, Nor let thy glory cease ; Far spread the conquests of thy grace, And bless the earth with peace. 3 0 Holy Spirit, rise, Expand thy heav'nly wing, And o'er a dark and ruin'd world Let light and order spring. 4 0 all ye nations, rise, To God the Savior sing ; From shore to shore, from earth to heav'n, Let echoing anthems ring. OoZ (857) Missionary labors. P. M. 7s & 6s. I f\$ Thibet's snow-capt mountains, v^ O'er Afric's burning sand, Where roll the fiery fountains Adown Hawaii's strand — 548 MISSIONARY HYMNS. In ev'ry distant nation, The mighty globe around, The heralds of salvation The gospel trumpet sound. 2 In golden armor blazing, They press their onward way, And, high in air upraising, The glorious cross display; Away their weapons hurling, The warring nations cease, And hail w7ith joy, unfurling The banneret of peace. 3 Where sin hath fix'd her dwelling, Where death the tyrant reigns, The heav'nly notes are swelling In loudest, swreetest strains : They breathe — the bones are shaken. And, cloth'd with flesh, arise, — They bid the dead awaken To glory in the skies. 4 What though hell's fiery regions Pour forth their dread array ! Look up ! — angelic legions Attend you on your way. March on, ye sons of heaven, This precious promise sing — " The heathen shall be given To Christ, our glorious King." 00;) Universal hallelujah. P. M. 7s&6s. 1 TT^HEN shall the voice of singing ▼ ▼ Flow joyfully along ? When hill and valley, ringing With one triumphant song, Proclaim the contest ended, And Him, who once was slain, Again to earth descended, In righteousness to reign? 2 Then from the craggy mountains The sacred shout shall fly, MISSIONARY &YMNS. 549 And shady vales and fountains Shall echo the reply : High tower and lowly dwelling Shall send the chorus round, The hallelujah swelling In one eternal sound. Oo4 (858) Zion triumphant. P.M. lls&lOs. 1 "pkAUGHTEli of Zion, awake from thy sad- JL/ ness, Awake! for thy foes shall oppress thee no more ; Bright o'er the hills dawns the day-star of glad- ness, Rise ! for the night of thy sorrows is o'er. 2 Strong were thy foes ; but the Arm that sub- du'd them And scatter' d their legions, was mightier far ; They fled like the chaff' from the scourge that pursu'd them, Vain were their steeds, and their chariots of war. 3 Daughter of Zion, the Pow'r that hath sav'd thee, Extoll'd with the harp and the timbrel should be ; Shout! for thefoeisdcstroy'dthatenslav'd thee, Th' oppressor is vanquish'd, and Zion is free. OOcJ Prayer for the enlargement of the chinch. 0. M. 1 O HINE, mighty God, on Zion shine, 1^ With beams of heav'nly grace ; Reveal thy pow'r through ev'ry land, And show thy smiling face. 2 When shall thy name, from shore to shore, Sound through the earth abroad, And distant nations know and love Their Savior and their God ? 3 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands; Sing loud, with jo}'ful voice ; Let ev'ry tongue exalt his praise ; And ev'ry heart rejoice. 550 MISSIONARY HYMNS. OO') Departure of missionaries. 1 . JYI. 7s&OS. 1 T) OLL on, thou mighty ocean; XX And, as thy billows flow, Bear messengers of mercy To ev'ry land below. - 2 Arise, ye gales, and waft them Safe to the destin'd shore, That man may sit in darkness And death's deep shade no more. 3 0 thou eternal Ruler, Who holdest in thine arm The tempests of the ocean, Protect them from all harm. 4 0 be thy presence with them, Wherever they may be ; Though far from us who love them, Still let them be with thee. / (861) Missionaries9 farewell. 8.7.8.7.4.7, 1 "VTES, my native land, I love thee ; JL All thy scenes, I love them well; Friends, connections, happy country, Can I bid you all farewell? Can I leave you, Far in distant lands to dwell? 2 Home, thy joys are passing lovely, Joys no stranger's heart can tell; Ilnppy home, 'tis sure I love thee, (Jan I, can I say farewell ? Can I leave thee, Yay in heathen lands to dwell? . 3 Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure, Holy days and Sabbath bell; Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure, Can 1 say a last farewell ! Can 1 leave you, Far in heathen lands to dwell ? MISSIONARY HYMNS. 551 4 Yes, I hasten from you gladly, From the scenes I love so well, Far away, ye billows bear me ; Lovely native land, farewell ! Pleas'd I leave thee — Far in heathen lands to dwell. 5 In the desert let me labor, On the mountain let me tell How he died, the blessed Savior, %To redeem a world from hell ! Let me hasten, Far in heathen lands to dwell. 6 Bear me on, thou restless ocean, Let thy winds my canvas swell; Heaves my heart with warm emotion, While 1 go far hence to dwell: Glad 1 leave thee, Native land, farewell ! farewell ! OOO The Salvation of Israel. P.M. 7s & 6s. 1 r\ THAT the Lord's salvation yj Were out of Zion come, To heal his ancient nation, To lead his outcasts home ! 2 How long the holy city Shall heathen feet profane ? Return, 0 Lord, in pity: Rebuild her walls again. 3 Let fall thy rod of terror, Thy saving grace impart ; Roll back the veil of error, Release the fetter'd heart. 4 Let Israel, home returning, Her lost Messiah see ; Give oil of joy for mourning, And bind thy church to thee. 552 inssiONARY hfm#s. 889 (863) Idolatry faUing, P. M. 8.7.8.7.4.7. how many, lately bowing 1 QEE 1 ^ To their idols, wood and stone, Now, a blessed change avowing, Bow before the Savior's throne, And with gladness Praise the Savior's name alone. 2 This is cause of joy and wonder; God has set the captives. free, * He has burst their bonds asunder, Happy they, and glorious he; God our Savior ! Who can be compar'd to thee ? 3 When thou workest, who shall stay thee . Who shall stay the work begun ? Lord, go on, thy people pray thee, Till the glorious day is won ; And the gospel Takes its circuit like the sun. 890 Gentiles coming into the church. P. j\l. ±\J3. 1 V) ISE, crown'd with light, imperial Salem, Jl\j rise; Exalt thy tow'ring head, and lift thine eyes; See heav'n its sparkling portals wide display, And break upon thee in a, flood of day. 2 See a long race thy spacious courts adorn ; See future sons and daughters yet unborn, In crowding ranks, on ev'ry side arise, Demanding life, impatient lor the skies. 3 See barb'rous nations at thy gates attend, Walk in thy light, and in thy temple bend; See thy blight altars throng d with prostrate kings, While ev'ry land its joyous tribute brings. i The seas shall waste, the skies to smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust and mountains melt away; But, iix'd his word, his saving bow'r remains; Thy realms shall last, thy own Messiah reigns, MISSIONARY HYMNS. 553 Q,! 1 Returning to Zion. C M. 1 T\ AUGTITER of Zion, from the dust U Exalt thy fallen head; Again in thy Redeemer trust; He calls thee from the dead. 2 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, Thy beautiful array ; The day of freedom dawns at length, The Lord's appointed day. 3 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, And send thy heralds forth; Say to the south, " Give up thy charge," And, " Keep not back, 0 north." i They come! they come! thine exil'd bands, Where'er they rest or roam, Have heard thy voice in distant lands, And hasten to their home. 5 Thus, though the universe shall burn, And God his works destroy, With songs thy ransom'd shall return, And everlasting joy. 892f The glory of the latter day. v^» JV1. ! 1 TOEHOLD, the mountain of the Lord Jj In latter days shall rise Above the mountains and the hills, And draw the wond'rifig eyes. 2 To this, the joyful nations round, All tribes and tongues, shall flow: "Up to the hill of God," they say, " And to his house, we'll go." 3 The beam that shines on Zion's hill Shall lighten ev'ry land : The King who reigns in Zion's tow'rs Shall all the world command. .4 No strife shall vex Messiah's reign, Or mar the peaceful years ; 554 MISSIONARY HYMNS. To ploughshares men shall boat their swords, To pruning-hooks their Spears, 5 Come, then, 0 come from ev'ry land, To worship at his shrine; And, walking in the light of God, With holy beauty shine. Oi/O (866) Prayer for Ziorf 8 increase. L. -M. 1 A RM of the Lord, awake, awake! ^ljL Put on thy strength — the nations shake! And let the world, adoring, see Triumphs of mercy wrought by thee. 2 Say to the heathen from thy throne, " lain Jehovah ! — God alone !" Thy voice their idols shall confound, And cast their altars to the ground. 3 No more let human blood be spilt — Vain sacrifice for human guilt ! But to each conscience be applied The blood that flowM from Jesus1 side.* 4 Let Zion's time of favor come; 0 bring the tribes of Israel home : And let our wond'ring eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Christ's one fold ! Ot)4 (867) For domestic missions. P.M. Ss & 6s. 1 TTTHENj Lord, to this our western land, ▼ ▼ Led by thy providential hand. Our wand ring fathers came, Their ancient homes, their friends in youth, Bent forth the heralds of thy truth, To keep them in-thy name. 2 Throughout our solitary coast The desert features soon were lost; Thy temple's there arose : Our snores, as culture made them fair, Were hollow'd by thy rites, by pray'r, And blossom'd as the rose. FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS. 555 3 And 0! may we repay this debt ' To regions solitary yel Within our spreading land ! There, brethren, from our common home, Still westward, like our fathers, roam, Still guided by thy hand. 4 Savior! we own this debt of love; 0 shed thy Spirit from above, To move each Christian breast; Till heralds shall thy truth proclaim, And temples rise to fix thy name Through all our desert west. (jt/tJ Exhortation to universal praise. L. JV1. 1 T^ROM all who dwTell below the skies JT Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word ; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more. 3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring ; In songs of praise divinely sing ; The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Savior's name. 4 In ev'ry land begin the song; To ev'ry land the strains belong; In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS. O*/0 (864) Union of saints on earth and in heaven. C. M, 1 HPHE saints on earth, and those above, -L But one communion make; Join'd to their Lord, in bonds of love, All of his grace partake. 556 for social mi;kti\< 2 One family, we dwell in him. One church above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 3 One army of the living God, To his commands we bow; Part of the host have cross'd the flood, And part are crossing now. 4 Lo! thousands to their endless home Are swiftly borne away; And we are to the margin come, And soon must launch as they. 5 Lord Jesus! be our constant guide! Then, when the word is giv'n. Bid death's cold flood its waves divide And land us safe in heav'n. 897 Christian fellowship. C JM. 1 /~\UR souls, by love together knit, ^^ Cemented, mix'd in one, One hope, one heart, one mind, one voice, 'Tis heav'n on earth begun. 2 Our hearts have often burn'd within. And fflow'd with sacred fire, While Jesus spoke, and fed and bless'd, And lilTd tlf enlarged desire. 3 The little cloud increases still, The heav'ns are big with rain ; We haste to catch t ho teeming shower. And all its moisture drain. 4 A rill, a stream, a torrent flows; Bu< pour a mighty Hood ; 0 sweep the nations, shake the earth, 'Till all proclaim thee God. f) And when thou makVt thy jewels up, And sett'st thy starry crown; . FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS. 557 When all thy sparkling gems shall shine, Proclaim a by thee thine own; 6 May we, a little band of love, We sinners, sav'd by grace, From glory unto glory chang'd, Behold thee face to face. OyO (868) For synods and conferences. P.M. 7s&6i3. 1 T^ROM Calv'ry's sacred mountain, JL Where hung the Son of God, Whilst from his heart's deep fountain Gush'd forth the crimson flood, The voice of mercy plighted, Bids us, in Jesus' name, Proclaim to the benighted The Lamb for sinners slain. 2 Come, brethren, whom, anointed With unction from on high, The Master has appointed To preach his kingdom nigh; We'll haste o'er mount and river, Through city, town, and plain, The ruin'd to deliver From death and Satan's chain. 3 For us the great Creator, Forsook his heav'nly throne, Array'd in human nature, For rebels to atone : And shall we flee privation, Or dread his cross to bear; Withholding his salvation From souls to Jesus dear?* 4 We'll raise our Master's banner, We'll cry aloud to all, Ho! heavy laden sinner! Attend the Savior's call: Come, thirsty! drink salvation; Come, blind ! your sight receive; 558 FOR SOCIAL MKKTTXGS. Deaf! hoar the invitation ! Ye dead ! arise and live! 5 Soon will owe race be ended, ( )ur journey soon be o'er, By Jesus' arm defended, We'll read) fair Canaan's shore, Where grateful plaudits greet us, Throughout the heav'nly dome, And blessed spirits meet lis, To shout lis welcome home. 6 There may this congregation Unite to swell the theme Of blood-bought, free salvation, Through faith in Jesus' name: 0 Jesus ! Rock of ages ! The God we all adore, • Through earth's bewihfring stages . 899 Guide us to Canaan's shore! (869) For meetings of ministers. S M. 1 A ND are we yet alive, ±\- And see each other's face? Glory and praise to Jesus give For his redeeming gra< Preserv'd by pow'r divine To full salvation here, Again in Jesus' praise we join, And in his sight appear. 2 What troubles have we seen! What conflicts have we pass'd! Fightings without, and fears within, Since we assembled last ; Bui out of all the Lord Hath brought us by his love; And still he does his help afford, And hides our life above. ;) Thou lot us make our boa>t Of his redeeming pow'r. FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS. 559 Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more; Let us take up the cross. Till we the crown obtain ; And gladly reckon all things loss, So we may Jesus gain. fJ\J\J The minister's strength, office, reward. L. JV1. 1 r\ POUR thy Spirit from on high ! v-/ Lord, thine appointed servants bless ; Thy promis'd power to each supply, And clothe thy priests with righteousness. 2 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness and meekness from above, To bear thy people on their heart, And love the souls whom thou dost love. 3 To watch, and pray, and never faint; By day and night their guard to keep ; To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, Protect thy lambs, and feed th}' sheep. 4 And, when their work is finish'd here, Let them in hope their charge resign ; Before the throne with joy appear, And there wTith endless glory shine. \j \) 1 The Christian champion. 1 . AI. OS. 1 O ERVANTS of Christ, his truth who know, £j Forth to your glorious warfare go, Strong in Jehovah's name and might : Gladly take up the hallowed cross, And, counting all beside as dross, Beneath its sacred banner fight. 2 Above the world, its smile or frown, On all its vanities look down, Its wealth and pleasure, power and state : The man who dares the world despise, The Christian, he alone is wise; The Christian, he alone is great. 560 FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS, 3 0 God, let all my life declare How blest thy faithful servants are; How fir above these earthly things: How pure, when wash'd in Jesus' blood How great, the chosen sons of God, A holy race of priests and kin. The church blest m her officers. L. j\l. 1). 002' 1 1 " ORD, cause thy face on us to shine ; Lj Give us thy peace, and seal as thine; Teach us to prize the means of grace, And love thine earthly dwelling-place. One is our faith, and one our Lord; One body, spirit, hope, reward : May we in one communion be, One with each other, one with thee ? 2 Bless all whose voice salvation brings, Who minister in holy things ; Our pastors, elders, deacons, bless ; Clothe them with zeal and righteousness : Let many in the judgment day, Turn'd from the error of their way, Their hope, their joy, their crown, appear : — Save those who preach, and those who hear. \/\JO Death of a minister. 0. M. 1 "\VTHAT though the arm of conquring death ▼ ▼ Does God'b own house invade; "What though our teacher and our friend Is number'd with the dead; — 2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust, The aged and the young; The watchful eye in darkness closed, And dumb tlf instructive tongue; — 3 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, His teaching to imparl : Lord, be our Leadeij and our Guide, And rule and keep our heart. FOR SOCIAL MEETINGS. 561 4 Yes, while the dear Redeemer lives, We have a boundless store, And shall be fed with what he gives, Who lives for evermore. tj\Jjt Death of a minister in his prime, Jr. M. IDs. 1 /^1 0 to the grave in all thy glorious prime, vJT jn fun activity of zeal and pow'r ; A Christian cannot die before his time ; The Lord's appointment is the servant's hour. 2 Go to the grave; at noon from labor cease; Rest on thy sheaves ; thy harvest-task is done ; Come from the heat of battle, and in peace, Soldier, go home ; with thee the fight is won. 3 Go to the grave ; for there thy Savior lay In death's embrace, ere he arose on high; And all the ransom'd, by that narrow way, Pass to eternal life beyond ihe sky. 1 Go to the grave : — no ; take thy seat above ; Be thy pure spirit present with the Lord, Where thou, for faith and hope, hast perfect love, And open vision for the written word. \/VjfJ The death of an aged minister. b. M. 1 " ^ERVANT of God, well done; £5 Rest from thy lov'd employ ; The battle fought, the vict'ry won, Enter thy Master's joy." 2 The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierc'd his frame — He fell, but felt no fear. 3 Tranquil amid alarms, It found him on the field, A vet'ran slumb'ring on his arms, Beneath his red-cross shield. 4 The pains of death 'are past; Labor and sorrow cease; y 2 36 562 REVIVALS, And life's long warfare cfosM at last, Ilis .soul is found in peace. 5 Soldier of Christ, well done ; Praise be thy new employ; And, while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Savior s joy. V/OU The death of martyrs. P. M. Gd. 1 T^LUNG to the heedless winds, -JL Or on the waters cast, Their ashes shall be watch'd, And gather'd at the last : And from that scatter'd dust, Around us and abroad, Shall spring a plenteous seed Of witnesses for God. 2 Jesus has now tfeceiv'd Their latest living breath ; Yet vain is Satan's boast Of vict'ry in their death ; Still, still, though dead, they speak, And, triumph-tongued, proclaim To many a wak'ning land The one availing Name. REVIVALS. Prayer for a revival* L. M 907 1 rjREAT Lord of all thy churches, hear VJT Thy ministers' and people's prayer, Perfum'd by thee, 0 may it rise Like fragrant incense to the skies. 2 May ev'ry pastor from above l>o now inspired with zeal and love, To watch thy flock, thy (lock to feed, And sow with care the precious seed. REVIVALS. 563 3 Revive the churches with thy grace, Heal our divisions, grant us peace; House us from sloth, our hearts inflame With ardent zeal for Jesus' name. 4 May young and old thy word receive, Dead sinners hear thy voice and live, The wounded conscience healing find, And joy refresh each drooping mind. 908* Confession. b. M. 1 /~\NCE more we meet to pray, V->J Once more our guilt confess ; Turn not, 0 Lord, thine ear away From creatures in distress. 2 Our sins to heav'n ascend, And there for vengeance cry, 0 God, behold the sinner's Friend, Who intercedes on high. 3 Though we are vile indeed, And well deserve thy curse, The merits of thy Son we plead, Who lived and died for us. 4 Now let thy bosom yearn, As it hath done before ; Return to us, 0 God, return, And ne'er forsake us more. yOU (876) Prayer for a revival. L. M. 1 i^lOME, sacred Spirit, from above, V^ And fill the coldest heart with love ; Soften to flesh the flinty stone, And let thy God-like pow'r be known. 2 Speak thou, and from the haughtiest eyes Shall floods of pious sorrow rise; While all their glowing souls are borne To seek that grace which now they scorn. 3 0 let a holy flock await, Num'rous around thy temple gate: 564 REVIVALS. Each pressing on. with zeal, to be A living sacrifice bo thee. 4 In answer to our fervent cries, 0 may we see thy church arise; Or, if that blessing seem too great. Teach us to mourn its low estate. 9J0 (S7T) Whe church imploring a revival, C. M. 1 T) ETIRE, vain world, awhile retire, AV; And leave us with the Lord ; Thy gifts ne'er fill one just desire, Nor lasting bliss afford. 2 Blest Jesus! come now gently down, And fill this hallow'd place; 0 make thy glorious goings known, — Diffuse abroad thy grace. 3 Shine, dearest Lord, from realms of day — Disperse the gloom of night; Chase all our clouds and doubts away, And turn the shades to light. 4 Behold, and pit}', from above, Our cold and languid frame; O shed abroad thy quick'nfng love, And we'll adore thy nann . 5 Make known thy pow'r, victorious King, Subdue each stubborn will; Then sov'reign grace we'll join to sing- On Zion's sacred hill. Oil Prayer for the return of the Spirit. L. M. 1 f\ LORD, and shall our fainting souls V_/ Thy just displeasure even- mourn? Thy Spiril griev'd, and long withdrawn, Will he no more to us return ? 2 Great Source of light and peace, return, Nor lei us mourn and sigh in vain; Come, repossess our longing hearts With all the graces of thy train. in:viYAL-. ' 565 3 This temple, hallow'd by thy hand, Once more be with thy presence blest ; Here be thy grace anew display'd; Be this thine everlasting rest. \Jj[^ l}est for the weary penitent. Lt* JV1. 1 /"10MB, weary souls, with sin distress'd V_y Come, and accept the promis'd rest ; The Savior's gracious call obey, And cast your gloomy fears away. 2 Oppress'd with sin, a painful load, 0 come and spread your woes abroad : Divine compassion, mighty love, Will all the painful load remove. 3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows, To cleanse your guilt and heal your woes ; Pardon and life and endless peace ; How rich the gift, how free the grace ! 4 Lord, wTe accept, with thankful heart, The hope thy gracious words impart ; We come with trembling, yet rejoice, And bless the kind, inviting voice. 5 Dear Savior, let thy wondrous love Confirm our faith, our fears remove ; 0 sweetly influence ev'ry breast, And guide us to eternal rest. cL 1)1 O (879) Hope of a better future. P.M. 7s&6s. 1 T^ROM ev'ry earthly pleasure, JL From ev'ry transient joy, From ev'ry mortal treasure That soon will fade and die ; — No longer these desiring, Upward our wishes tend, To nobler bliss aspiring, And joys that never end. 2 From ev'ry piercing sorrow That heaves our breast to-day, 566 ukyivals. Or threatens as to-morrow, Bope turns our eyes away ; On wings of faith ascending, We see the land ol' light, And feel our sorrows ending h\ infinite delii>ht.:;: ^i 914 Song of Moses anfi the Lamb. fe. JVI. 1 \ WAKE, and sing the song -^J^- Of Moses and the Lamb; Wake, ev'ry heart, and ev'ry tongue, To praise the Savior's name. 2 Sing of his dying love ; Sing of his rising power ; Sing how he intercedes, above, For us, whose sins he bore. 3 Sing, till we feel our heart Ascending with our tongue ; Sing, till the love of sin depart, And grace inspire our song. 4 Sing on your heav'nly way, Ye ransom'd sinners, sing ; Sing on, rejoicing ev'ry day In Christ, th' eternal King. 5 Soon shall we hear him say, " Ye blessed children, come!" Soon will he call us hence away To our eternal home. 6 There shall our ractur'd tongue Bis endless praise proclaim, And sweeter voices tune the song Of Moses and the Lamb. 915f Success of the gospel. P. M. 7s & 6s. 1 npHB morning light is breaking; J- The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears: REVIVALS. 567 Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepar'd for Zion's war. 2 Rich dews of grace come o'er us, In many a gentle shower, And brighter scenes before us Are op'ning ev'ry hour ; Each cry to heav'n going, Abundant answers brings, And heav'nly gales are blowing With peace upon their wings. 3 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above ; While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey, And seek the Savior's blessing, A nation in a day. 4 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thine onward way; Flow thou to ev'ry nation, Nor in thy richness stay : Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home ; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, " The Lord is come." yjU (885) The Millennium. L M 1 ] " OOK up, ye saints, with sweet surprise -L^ Behold the joyful coming day, When Jesus shall descend the skies, And form a bright and dazzling ray. 2 Nations shall in a day be born, And swift, like doves, to Jesus fly; The church shall know no clouds return. Nor sorrows mixing with her jo}r. 568 CONFIRMATION. 3 The lion and the lamb shall feed Together, in his peaceful reign; And Zion, blest with heav'nly bread, Of poverty no more complain. 4 The Jew, the Greek, the bond, the free, Shall boast their sep'rate rights no more, But join in sweetest harmony, Their Lord, their Savior to adore. 5 Thus, till a thousand years be past, Shall holiness and peace prevail, And ev'ry knee shall bow to Christ, And ev'ry tongue shall Jesus hail. 6 Then the redeem' d shall mount on high, Where their deliv'ring Prince has gone ; And angels at his word shall fly, To bless them with the conqu'ror's crown. 917 CONFIRMATION. / (886) Entire consecration. L. M. 1 "TVTOW I resolve, with all my heart, i- ^ With all my power to serve the Lord ; Nor from his ways will I depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 2 0 be this service all my joy ! Around let my example shine, Till others love the blest employ, And join in labors so divine. 3 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 4 0 may I never faint nor tire, Nor, wand'ring, leave his sacred ways j Great God ! accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise. CONFIRMATION. 569 9J8 (887) Uniting with the Church. C. M. 1 "\7"E men and angels, witness now, JL Before the Lord we speak ; To him we make our solemn vow, A vowr we may not break, — 2 That long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we yield ; Nor from his cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not our unaided strength, But on his grace rely ; May he, with our returning wants, AH needful wants supply. 4 0 guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in thy ways ; And while we turn our vows to pray'rs, Turn thou our pray'rs to praise. 919 The new member's declaration, x. M. iS, 1 T)EOPLE of the living God, JLT I have sought the world around, Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort no where found. 2 Now to you my spirit turns, Turns a fugitive unblest; Brethren, where your altar burns, 0 receive me into rest ! 3 Lonely I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wave; Where you dwell shall be my home, Where you die shall be my grave. 4 Mine the God whom you adore; Your Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can (ill my soul no more, Ev'ry idol 1 resign. 5 Tell me not of gain and loss, Ease, enjoyment, pomp and pow'r; 570 ! FIKMATKJ.V Welcome, poverty and cross; Shame, reproach, affliction's pow'r. 6 " Follow me !" I know thy voice ; Jesus. Lord, thy steps I see: Now I take thy yoke by choice, Light's thy burden now to nie. Ul*0 WSJ A trr/rnjftr to Christian frllmrship. L. M 1 iHOME in, thou blessed of the Lord ! v^ Oh ! come in Jesus' precious name ; We welcome thee, with one accord. And trust the Savior does the same. 2 Those joys which earth cannot afford, We'il seek in fellowship to prove, Join'd in one spirit to our Lord. Together bound by mutual love. 3 And. while we pass this vale of tears, We'll make our joys and sorrows known; We'll share each other's hopes and fears, And count a brother's cares our own. 4 Once more our welcome we repeat ; Receive assurance of our love ; Oh! may we all together meet Around the throne of God above. (890) Self-dedication. C. M. 921 1 Tl^IIAT shall I render to my God ▼ ▼ For all his kindness shown? My feet shall visit thine abode. My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints that fill thy house, My ofF'rings shall be paid ; There shall my zeal perform the vowTS My soul in anguish made. 3 Mow I am thine, for ever thine, Nor shall my purpose move ; Thy hand hath loos d my bonds of pain, And bound nie with thy love. CONFIRMATION'. 571 4 Here in thy courts I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record : Witness, ye saints, that hear me now, If I forsake the Lord. L. —, J<>>/ in admission /< Christian vrivileaes. Jj. JV1. 1 (\ HAPPY day that fix'd my choice ^^ On thee, my Savior, and my God; Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. 2 0 happy bond that seals my vows To him who merits all my love ! I'll praise him in his sacred house, And gladly to his altar move. 3 Now with his saints I choose my part ; With them I come a welcome guest ; Here rest, my once divided heart; In him, thy blissful portion, rest. 4 High heaven that heard the solemn vow, That vow renew'd shall daily hear; Till call'd at last from all below, I bless in death a bond so dear. \j 2*) (892) Not ashamed of Christ. C. M « 1 T'^I not asham'd to own my Lord, J- Or to defend his cause, Maintain the honor of his word, The glory of his cross. 2 Jesus, my God ! — I know his name — His name is all my trust; Nor will he put my soul to shame, Nor let my hope be lost. 3 Firm as his throne — his promise stands, And he can well secure What I've committed to his hands, Till the decisive hour. 01 A CONFIRMATION. 4 Then will he own my worthless name Before his Fathers face, And in the new Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. ^/^— J- Christians persevering to the cud. Jl . JV1. 1 /~\FT in danger, oft in woe, V-/ Onward, Christians, onward go; Bear the toil, maintain the strife, Strengthen'd with the bread of life. 2 Let your drooping hearts be glad ; March in heav'nly armor clad ; Fight, nor think the battle long; Soon shall vict'ry wake your song. 3 Let not sorrow dim your eye ; Soon shall ev'ry tear be dry; Let not fear your course impede ; Great your strength, if great your need. 4 Onward, then, to glory move ; More than conqu'rors ye shall prove; Though oppos'd by many a foe, Christian soldiers, onward go ! (893) Talcing up (he cms*. P. M. 8s & 7s. 1 TESUS, I my cross have taken, *J All to leave and follow thee; Naked, poor, despis'd, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my all shalt be; Perish ev'ry fond ambition, All I've sought, or hop'd, or known, Yet how rich is my condition. Cod and heav'n are still mine own! 2 Lei the world despise and leave me; They have lefi my Savior too ; HumaD hearts and looks deceive me — Thou art not, like them, untrue; CONFIRMATION. 573 And whilst thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love and might, Foes may hate and friends disown me, Show thy face and all is bright. 020 *tt Youthful dedication. 0. JY1. 1 Z^IOME, let us join our souls to God, V_y In everlasting bands ; And seize the blessings he bestows, With eager hearts and hands. 2 Come, let us to his temple haste, And seek his favor there, Before his footstool humbly bow, And pour our fervent pray'r. 3 Come, let us seal, without delay, The cov'nant of his gtace ; Nor shall the years of distant life Its mem'ry e'er efface. 4 Thus in our youthful days we'll haste To seek our fathers' God, And may we ne'er forsake the path Their blessed feet have trod. 92 / Christian stability. L. M. 1 (~\ LORD, thy heavenly grace impart, V-/ And fix my frail, inconstant heart; Henceforth my chief desire shall be To dedicate myself to thee. 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, One thought shall fill my soul with joy; That silent, secret thought shall be, That all my hopes are fix'd on thee. 3 Thy glorious eye pervadeth space ; Thy presence, Lord, fills ev'ry place; And, wheresoe'er my lot may be, Still shall my spirit cleave to. thee.. 574 FOR THE CONSECRATION OF 4 Renouncing evVy worldly thing, And sate beneath thy spreading wing, My sweetest thought henceforth shall be, That all I want I tind in thee FOR THE CONSECRATION OF PLACES OF WORSHIP. t/^O (894) On laying the corner-stone of a church. L. M« 1 "TX7"ITH humble faith and fervent zeal, ▼ ▼ We would address thy throne, 0 God; 0 may our breathings reach thy hill, The city of thy blest abode. 2 Oft hast thou, Lord, been pleas'd to bow Thine ear, ahd listen to our cry; Encourag'd thus, we now presume, 0 let us feel thy presence nigh. 3 We come not, Lord, to plead for wealth, Nor ask this world's vain, empty fame; But this we ask, (deny it not,) " To build a house to thy great name." 4 We trust thy pow'r, and not our own, The superstructure here to raise; May love divine our -efforts crown, And thy blest name have all the praise. 5 And while we're privileg'd to rear A place in which t' approach thy throne, 0 may we know our souls are built On Christ the true foundation-stone. fjj^f) The Jwuse of prayer and pratie. 1. M. IS, 1 T ORD of hosts, to thee we raise -Lj Here a house of prayer and praise; Thou thy people's hearts prepare Here to meet for praise and prayer. 980 PLACES OF WORSHIP. »T8 2 Let the living here be fed With thy word, the heavenly bread; Here, in hope of glory West, May the dead be laid to rest; — 3 Here to thee a temple stand, While the sea shall gird the land; Here reveal thy mercy sure, While the sun and moon endure. 4 Hallelujah ! — earth and sky To the joyful sound reply ; Hallelujah ! — hence ascend Prayer and praise till time shall end. The Spirit's presence desired. C j\1 1 O PIRIT divine, attend our prayer, £5 And make this house thy home ; Descend with all thy gracious power; 0 come, great Spirit, come. 2 Come as the light — to us reveal Our sinfulness and woe, And lead us in the paths of life, Where all the righteous go. 3 Come as the fire, and purge our hearts, Like sacrificial flame ; Let ev'ry soul an off 'ring be To our Redeemer's name. 4 Come, as a dove, and spread thy wings, The wings of peaceful love, And let the church on earth become Blest as the church above. 931 Tlie divine blessing solicited. CM. 1 rpO thee this temple we devote, A Our Father and our God ; Accept it thine, and seal it now Thy Spirit's blest abode. 2 Here may the pray'r of faith ascend, The voice of praise arise; 576 SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 0 may each lowly service prove Accepted sacrifice. 3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt, And weep before his Lord; Here, pardoifd. sing a Savior's love, And here his vows record. -1 Here may affliction dry the tear, And learn to trust in God, Convinc'd it is a Father smites, And love that guides the rod. 5 Peace be within these sacred walls ; Prosperity be here ; Still smile upon thy people, Lord, And evermore be near. 9 SPECIAL OCCASIONS. OZ (890) For New Year's Day. P. M. 7s. 1 "YVTHILE with ceaseless course the sun ▼ ▼ Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here ; Fix'd in an eternal state, They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But how little, none can know; 2 As the winged arrow Hies Speedily the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts and Leaves no trace behind j Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise, All below is but ;i dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew j SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 577 Teach us henceforth how to live, With eternity in view- Bless thy word to young and old, Fill us with a Savior's love; And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with thee above. \j OO ^ harvest hymn. 0. M. . 1 THOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, JL How rich thy bounties are ! The rolling seasons, as they move, Proclaim thy constant care. 2 When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth And sent the early rain. 3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine; The plants in beauty grew; Thou mad'st refulgent suns to shine, And gav'st refreshing dew. 4 These various mercies from above Matur'd the swelling grain ; A kindly harvest crowns thy love, And plenty fills the plain. 5 We own and bless thy gracious sway; Thy hand all nature hails: Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, Summer nor winter, fails. •/0 jl God orders times and seasons. H. M 1 TTOW pleasing is the voice Al Of God, our heav'nly King, Who bids the frosts retire, And wakes the lovely spring! Bright suns arise, lhe mild wind blows, And beauty glows. Through earth and skies. Z 87 578 SPECIAL OCCASK 2 The mom, wit h glory crowifd, His band arrays in smiles; He bids the eve decline, Rejoicing o'er the hills j The ev'ning breeze His breath perfumes; His beauty blooms In flow'rs and trees. 3 With life he clothes the spring, The earth with summer warms; He spreads th' autumnal feast, And rides on wintry storms; His gifts divine Through all appear; And round the year His glories shine. ZjtJ (900) Sunday morning. 0. JM. 9 1 A GAIN the Lord of life and light ■£\. Awakes the kindling ray; Dispels the darkness of the night. And pours increasing day. 2 0 what a night was that which wrapp'd A sinful world in gloom! 0 what a sun that broke, this day. Triumphant from the tomb! 3 This day be grateful homage paid. And loud hosannas snug: Let gladness dwell in evVy heart. And praise on ev'ry tongue. 4 Ten thousand, thousand lips shall join To hail this welcome morn, Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn. ♦)-)() The Lortfs day welcomed. S. M. 1 TTTELCOME, swee< day of rest ▼ ▼ Thai saw the Lord ari Welcome to this reviving breast And these rejoicing eyes. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 579 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts himself to-day ; Here we may sit. and see iiim here, And love and praise and pray. 3 One day, amid the place Where Christ, my Lord, has been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasure and of sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this. Till call'd to rise and soar away To everlasting bliss. UO / (901) Thz Christian Sabbath. L. M. 1 T ORD of the Sabbath and its light, J-^ I hail thy hallow'd day of rest; It is my weary soul's delight, The solace of my care-worn breast. 3 Its dewy morn, its glowing noon, Its tranquil eve, its solemn night, Pass sweetly; but they pass too soon, And leave me sadden'd at this flight. 3 Yet, sweetly as they glide along, And hallow'd though the calm they yield, Transporting though their rapturous song, And heav'nly visions seem reveal'd; 4 My soul is desolate and drear, My silent harp untun'd remains, Unless, my Savior, thou art near, To heal my wounds, and soothe my pains. 5 0 Jesus, ever let me hail Thy presence with thy day of rest; Then will thy servant never fail To deem thy Sabbath doubly blest. t/OO Lord's day even in ul E'en in a di 5 From ev'ry 1 '_ vain desire This sinful bosom l My heart would hum with holy tire — An altar. Lord, for th< 6 With confidence Til take my re* Relying on thy loi Be evry risi Nor let thy grace i 7 But if this night should be my 1 And end n I'll live to thee when death is | A sinless life of prs . 584 SPECIAL OCT 945 (008) Fnninrj. L. JlL 1 /"^i RJSAT God! to thee my ev'ning song vJ With humble gratitude I raise: 0 let thy mercy tune my tongue, And fill my heart with lively praise. 2 My days, unclouded as they pass, And ev'ry onward rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to thy love and pow'r. 3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched heart, Too oft regardless of thy love, Ungrateful, can from thee depart, And from the path of duty rove. 4 Seal my forgiveness in the blood Of Christ, my Lord; his name alone 1 plead for pardon, gracious God, And kind acceptance at thy throne. 5 With hope in him mine eyelids close, With sleep refresh my feeble frame; Safe in thy care may I repose, And wake with praises to thy name. 94G (909) An evening meditation. b. JM. i A NOTHEK day is past, -^A. The hours lor ewr HimI ; And time is bearing me away, To mingle with the dead. 2 My mind in perfect peace My Father's care shall keep; I yield to gentle slumber now, For thou canst never sleep. 3 How blessed, Lord, are they On thee securely stay'd ! They shall not be in life alarnfd, Nor be in death dismayM. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 585 t/x: I (911) Jesus sought at evening. L. M. 1 ^T^IIE busy scenes of day are fled, A The ev'ning shades invite to rest; May I repose my weary head, Reclining on my Savior's breast. 2 Jesus, to thee an ev'ning song My soul in gratitude would raise; 0 could I mount and join that throng, I'd vie with angels in thy praise. 3 With tears of joy I'd sing the God Who wept and grpan'cUand died for me; Then hide beneath that precious blood Which freely flow'd on Calvary.* 4 And when, at last, nor sun, nor moon, Nor stars shall light the pil; rim's way, Let angel bands convey me Ik ne To realms of everlasting da . ^40 An evening hymn. 1. M. 11. 10. 1 fT^IIE day is gone, — the weary sun declining A Behind the hills, — and now the stars are shining, — But Jesus, Sun of righteousness, abide, Nor from my soul thy gracious presence hide. 2 'Twere utter darkness here, if thou shouldst fail me, Where all the pow'rs of evil would assail me, And plunge me into deeps of endless night. Without one star to shed its glimm'ring fight. 3 Accept, 0 God of grace, for daily favors, Which now and ever prompt to good endeavors, My offer'd thanks! — and may their incense rise, By love's pure flame enkindled from the skies. 4 Of ev'ry wrong this day I've done before thee, Through thy dear Son, for pardon I implore thee; And when in sleep I rest my weary head, Be still thy wings of love around me spread ! ■ s 586 special ooc 5 And when life's day by night shall be o'ertaken, May then my soul, its faith in thee unshaken, From death's dark vale with angels soar away To where thy presence makes eternal day. 949 i^'io) A blessing sought upon children. 1 • Al. /s. 1 /^1 OD of mercy, hear our prayY VJT For the children thou hast giv'n*; Let them all thy blessings share, Grace on earth and bliss in heav'n. 2 Cleanse their souls from ev'ry stain, Through the Savior's precious blood; Let them all be born again, And be reconcil'd to God. 3 For this mercy, Lord, we cry; Bend thine ever-gracious ear: While on thee our souls rely, Hear our pray'r, in mercy hear. 950 (914) Early instruction. CM, g who hear 1 TTOW happy are the youn J—L Instruction's warning voice; And who celestial wisdom make Their early — only choice. 2 For she has treasures greater far Than east or west unfold ; And her rewards more precious are Than all their stores of gold. 3 She guides the young with innocence In pleasure's path to tread ; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the aged head. 4 According as her labors ri So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 587 9')1 (915) Early pietfr C. M. D. 1 T> Y cool Siloam's shady rill, JLJ How sweet the lily grows ; How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose; And such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 2 By cool Siloam's shady rill, The lily must decay; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away; And soon, too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age May shake the soul with sorrow's pow'r And stormy passion's rage. 3 0 thou, whose infancy was found With heav'nly rays to shine, Whose years, with changeless virtue crown'd, Were all alike divine, — Dependent on thy bounteous breath We seek thy grace alone ; In childhood, manhood, and in death, To keep us still thine own. 052f The Bible Hie guide of youth. S. M. 1 "V1TITH humble heart and tongue, ▼ ▼ My God, to thee I pray: 0 bring me now, while I am young, To thee the living way. 2 Make an unguarded youth The object of thy care; Help me to choose the way of truth, And fly from evrv snare. 3 My heart, to folly prone, Renew by pow'r divine; 588 SPECIAL OCt WSinxs. Unite it to thyself alone. And make me wholly thine. 4 0 let thy word of grace My warmest thoughts employ; . Be this, through all my following days, My treasure and my joy. 5 To what thy laws impart Be my whole soul mclinM: 0 let them dwell within my heart, And sanctify my mind. 95 O Early jncty. C. M. 1 f\ IN the morn of life, when youth V~/ With vital ardor glows, And shines in all the fairest charms That beauty can disclose, — 2 Deep in thy soul, before its pow'ts Are yet by vice enslav'd, Be thy Creator's glorious name And character engrav'd; — 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow- cloud The sunshine of thy days. And cares and toils, in endless round, Encompass all thy ways; — 4 Ere yet thy hear! the woes of age, With vain regret, deplore. And sadly muse on former joys, That now return no more. ft True wisdom, early sought and gain'd, In age will give thee resl ; 0 then improve the morn of life. To make its ev'ning blest. Remember % Creator. P. M. 7s & Gs. 954 1 T>EMEMBEK th.v Creator JA' While youth's fair spring is bright, Before thy cares are greater, Before comes age's night; SICKNESS AND AFFLICTION. 589 While yet the sun shines o'er thee, While stars tin* darkness cheer, While life is all before thee, Thy great Creator fear. 2 Remember thy Creator Ere life resigns its trust, Ere sinks dissolving nature, And dust returns to dust; Before with God, who gave it, The Spirit shall appear : He cries, who died to save it, Thy great Creator fear. fjt)*J (01C > In behalf of orphans . 0. M. 1 f\ GRACIOUS Lord, whose mercies rise V-/ Above our utmost need ! Incline thine ear unto our cry, And hear the orphan plead. 2 Bereft of all a mother's love, And all a father's care, Lord, whither shall we flee for help? To whom direct our pray'r? — 3 To thee Ave flee — to thee we pray — Thou shalt our Father be : More than the fondest parent's care We find, 0 Lord, in thee ! 4 Already thou hast heard our cry And wip'd away our tears : Thy mercy has a refuge found To guard our helpless years.* SICKNESS AND AFFLICTION. \j tjXy (918) Lookin. We tremble not, we fear no ill, They cannot overpow'r us. The false prince of hell May rage, rave and swell, He harms not a hair. We shall escape his snare, Christ's lightest word shall stay him. 4 His word for ever shall abide, Our foes can ne'er destroy it, He standeth ever at our side. And cheers us by his Spirit. And take they our life. Goods, fame, children, wife. When their worst is done, Yet have they nothing won — We shall receive the kingdom. God's word restored. • Ss /S. P. M 965 1 / \ GOD! look down from heav'n, we pray V/ Thy tenderness awaken ! Thy saints, so few. fast fade away — blast thou thy pool- forsaken V FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION. 595 Thy word no more is taught aright, And faith from earth hath vanish'd quite — 0 Lord, our Gad, revive us! 2 From teachers of false doctrine, Lord, Thy church, we pray, deliver, They undertake to rule thy word, As wiser than its giver. Who shall control our tongttes, they say, Who dare prescribe another way, Who hath dominion o'er us? 3 God therefore saith, "I will arise, My poor they are oppressing, I see their tears, I hear their cries, Their wrongs shall have redressing. My healing word shall now appear, The proud shall think its truths severe, But it shall save the humble." 4 As silver sev'n times purified Is known and priz'd the higher, The word of God, when fully tried, Doth deeper love inspire: The cross but proves its greater worth, It shines abroad o'er all the earth, Enlight'ning all the nations. 5 0 God, preserve it pure, we pray, In this vile generation, Ma\' we still walk its perfect way, And see thy full salvation; Here may it make the simple wise, And there, bej^ond the glitt'ring skies, Fill ev'ry mouth with gladness. 900 Prayer for the church. L. M. 1 f\ LORD, uphold us by thy word, v^ And break our iocs, descending sword; Fain would they banish from his throne Thy Son, whom thou dost call thine own. 596 NATIONAL OCCASIONS. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, thy pow'r display^ Establish o'er the world thy sway; Defend thy church, who to thy praise Shall high the song of triumph raise. o 0 Hoi}' Ghost, descend, we pray, Thy sanctifying pow'r display. Thy church console, our hearts unite, And guide us to the realms of light. 4 Thus shall the world admiring see That thou art God eternally, That faithful thou dost still defend Thy people who on thee depend. 90 / God the defence of Zion. P. M. 8s 7s & 4s. 1 ^ION stands with hills surrounded — ^ Zion, kept by power divine; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine: Happy Zion, What a favored lot is thine! 2 In the furnace God may prove thee, Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee; Thou art precious in his sight: God is with thee — God, thine everlasting light. 90S NATIONAL OCCASIONS. O Praise far national prosperity, Jj. 1- ->1 AY. should we search the globe around. Where can such happiness be found As dwells in this much faror'd land? Here plenty reigns; here freedom sheds Her choicest blessings on our heads: , By God supported, still we stand. NATIONAL (HCASJOXS. 597 2 Here commerce spreads her ample store, Which comes from ev'ry foreign shore; Science and arts (heir charms display; Religion teaches us to raise Our voices in our Maker's praise, As truth and conscience point the way. 3 These are thy gifts, almighty King; From thee our matchless blessings spring; Th' extended shade, the fruitful skies, The comforts liberty bestows, Th' eternal joys the gospel shows, All from thy boundless goodness rise. 4 With grateful hearts, with cheerful tongues, To God we raise united songs; His pow'r and mercy we proclaim; And still through ev'ry age shall own Jehovah here has fix'd his throne; And triumph in his mighty name. 5 Long as the moon her course shall run, Or man behold the circling sun, Do thou amidst our nation reign; Still crown her counsels with success, With peace and joy her borders bless, And all her sacred rights maintain. t/OV/ Praise for national blessings. L. JM. 1 A LMIGHTY Sov'reign of the skies, ■£±- To thee let songs of gladness rise, Each grateful heart its tribute bring, And ev'ry voice thy goodness sing. 2 From thee our choicest blessings flow, Life, health and strength thy hands bestow; The daily good thy creatures share, Springs from thy providential care. 3 The rich profusion nature yields, The harvest waving o'er the fields, The cheering light, refreshing shower, Are gifts from thy exhaustless store. 598 NATIONAL OCCASIONS. 4 At thy command the vernal bloom Revives the world from winters doom The summer's heat the fruit matures, And autumn all her treasures pours. 5 From thee proceed domestic ties, Connubial bliss, parental joys; On thy support the nations stand, Obedient to thy high command. 6 Let ev'ry pow'r of heart and tongue Unite to swell the grateful song; While age and youth in chorus join, And praise the majesty divine. pJ l\) For preservation against national foes. L. AS 1 TTEVR us, 0 Lord, in time of need, -CI And let thy name our cause defend; Grant that our efforts may succeed, And vicfry on our steps attend. 2 On horse and chariot some rely, And some in numbers make their boast; Our trust is in the Lord most high ; His favor is itself a host. 3 In his salvation we rejoice, And lift our banners in his name; Lord, hear our supplicating voice, And put our haughty foes to shame. 4 Spread over us thy shelf ring wing, And bless with peace our favor d land; That we may still thy glory sing. By whose protecting care we stand. X) I 1 Prayer for national gratitude and holiness. L. JV1. 1 " " ORD, let thy goodness lead our land, 1 J Still saved by thine almighty hand. The tribute of its love to bring To thee, our Savior and our King. 2 Let ev'ry sacred temple raise ^Triumphant songs of holy praise; XATJOX LL OCCASIONS. 599 Let ev'ry peaceful, private home A temple, Lord, to thee become. 3 Still be it our supreme delight To walk as in thy glorious sight; Still in thy precepts and thy fear, Till life's last hour, to persevere. 972* National Injmn. P. M. f)S & 4s. 1 IV/TY country, 'tis of thee, -LVL Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From ev'ry mountain side Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee — Land of the noble free — Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song: Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, — The sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, Author of liberty. To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. 600 TEMPERANCE. 9 TEMPERANCE. *7Qt / ?) Prayer for quickening graae. C. M. 1 1\TY soul lies cleaving to the dust; -1-jJL Lord, give me life divine; From vain desires, and every lust, Turn off these eyes of mine. 2 I need the influence of thy grace * To speed me in thy way. Lest I should loiter in my race Or turn my feet astray. 3 Are not thy mercies sov'reign still, And thou a faithful God? Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal To run the Heavenly road? 4 Does not my heart thy precepts love, And long to see thy face? And yet how slow my spirits move Without enliv'ning grace! 5 Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ne'er forget thy word, When I have felt its quick'ning power To draw me near the Lord. 974f Prayer for grace in trial. C. M. RATHER, of all our mercies, thou In whom we move and live, Hoar us in heaven, thy dwelling now, And answer, and forgive. 2 When, harass'd by ten thousand foes, Our helplessness we feel, 0 give the weary sou! repose, The wounded spirit heal. 3 When dire temptations gather round, And threaten or allure, By storm or calm, in thee he found A refuge strong and sure. 9 TEMPERANCE. 601 4 From day to day, 0 may we grow In faith, in hope, and love, And walk in holiness below To holiness above. | fj Succor implored in conflicts. C M. 1 A LAS ! what hourly dangers rise ! ^jl What snares beset my way ! To heaven, 0 let me lift mine eyes, And hourly wratch and pray. 2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain, And melt in flowing tears ! My weak resistance, ah, how vain ! How strong my foes and fears! 3 0 gracious God, in whom I live, My feeble efforts aid ; Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, Though trembling and afraid. 4 Increase my faith, increase my hope, When foes and fears prevail ; 0 bear my fainting spirit up, Or soon my strength will fail. 5 Whene'er temptations lure my heart, Or draw my feet aside ; My God, th}' powerful aid impart, My Guardian and my Guide. 6 0 keep me in thy heavenly way, And bid the tempter flee; And let me never, never stray From happiness and thee. (933) For temperance meetings. P. M, 970 1 T3 OUND the temp'rance standard rally, JX All th* friends of human kind; Snatch the devotees of folly, Wretched, perishing and blind : Loudly tell them How they comfort now may find. - A 602 FOR BIBLE SOCIETIi 2 Bear the blissful tidings onwards, Bear them all the world around; Let the myriads thronging downwards Hear the sweet and blissful sound, And, obeying, In the paths of peace be found. 3 Plant the temp'rance standard firmly, Round it live, and round it die ; Young and old defend it sternly, Till Ave gain the victory, And all nations Hail the -happy Jubilee. * \j i i (034) Praise for the increase of temperance. -L*. M. 1 \\TE praise thee, Lord, if but one soul, ▼ ▼ While the past year prolong'd its flight, Turn'd shudd'ring from the pois'nous bowl, To health and liberty and light. 2 We praise thee — if one clouded home, Where broken hearts despairing pin'd, Beheld the sire and husband come, Erect, and in his perfect mind. 3 No more a weeping wife to mock, Till all her hopes in anguish end — No more the trembling mind to shock, And sink the father in the fiend. 4 Still give us grace, Almighty King, Unwavering at our posts to stand ; Till grateful at thy shrine we bring The tribute of a ransom'd land. FOK BIBLE SOCIETIIX f) ( S (937) V "fllic BH>lcS L. M. 1 pi(). Holy Book! thou word divine vJT Of him who spake as ne'er man spake; (Jo. for Omnipotence is thine, And to thy truths the nations wake. FOR BIBLE SOCIETIES. 603 2 Go — and wherever man has trod. Where there is one for whom Christ died, Open the treasures of our God. And tell them of the Crucified. 3 Fly — fly on wing of angel speed, And bear the news of dying grace, Say, Jesus is the Christ indeed, And ransom'd all the human race. 4 The veil of ignorance shall rend, And light shall pass through error's night. And idols of the earth shall bend Beneath the glory of thy might. 5 Onward in thy triumphant way, Thou message of the Holy One, Thy truth shall usher in the day, The reign of God's beloved Son. 970f 1 TDEHOLD, the morning sun -A3 Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light; It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word ! And all thy judgments just ! For ever sure thy promise, Lord, And we securely trust. 4 My gracious fcod, how plain Are thy directions given ! 0 may' I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven. Power of God's toord. S. M. 604 DEATH, t!oU The value of the sacred writings. L. M. 1 rpiIIS world that we so highly prize, J- And seek so eagerly its smile — What is it? — vanity and lies — A broken cistern all the while. 2 Pleasure with her delightful song, That charms th7 unwary to beguile — What is it? — the deceiver's tongue — A broken cistern all the while. 3 Riches, that so absorb the mind In anxious care and ceaseless toil — What are they ? — faithless as the wind — A broken cistern all the while. 4 Yes — all are broken cisterns, Lord ! To those that wander far from thee : The living stream is in thy word, Thou Fount of immortality. 981 DEATH. (939) Death of the righteous. P. M. 1 rpiIIS place is holy ground; JL World, with thy cares away ; Silence and darkness reign around, But soon the break of day — The resurrection dawn appears, To shine upon this scene of tears. 2 Behold the bed of death, This pale and lovely clay? Heard ye the sob of parting breath? Mark'd ye tliek eye s laat ray? No! life so sweetly ceas'a to be, It lapsd in immortality. o Could tears revive the dead. Rivers would swell our eyes; DEATH. 605 Could sighs recall the spirit fled, We would not quench our sighs Till love illum'd this altered mien, And all th' embodied soul were seen. 4 Bury the dead, and weep In stillness o'er the lost; Bury the dead ; in Christ they sleep, Who bore on earth his cross. Soon from the grave the dust shall rise In his own image to the skies. Hope in death. ' 9s & 8s. P. M. 982f 1 TT/^HO knows how near my life's expended? ▼ ▼ Time flies, and death is hasting on : How soon, my term of trial ended, May heave my last expiring groan ! For Jesus' sake, when flesh shall fail, With me, 0 God, may all be well ! 2 My many sins ! — 0 veil them over With merits of thy d}ang Son ! I here thy richest grace discover, — Here find I peace, and here alone : And, for his sake, when flesh shall fail, With me, 0 God, may it be well ! 3 His bleeding wounds give me assurance That thy free mercy will abide; Here strength I find for death's endurance, And hope for all I need beside : For Jesus' sake, when flesh shall fail, With me, 0 God, may it be well ! 4 Nothing from Christ my soul shall sever, Nor life, nor death ; — things high, nor low : I take him as my Lord for ever, My future trust, as he is now : And for his sake, when flesh shall fail, With me, 0 God, may it be well. 606 DEATH i.)t by death. C. M. 989 1 OOON, in the graye my flesh shall rest, ^ My soul from earth remove, And. in the Saviors glory dress'd, Shall reach the home 1 love ; — 2 My friends — the whole celestial choir; My ey'ry feeling — joy; To honor God — my one desire ; His praise — my one employ. 3 Nor would I wait till angel-host Shall teach their song to raise : To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I'll here begin my praise. 4 Now to our God, the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, sing! With praise to God, the three in one, Let all creation ring ! fjCJ-j: Interment of a pious young female. OS & /S. 1 CISTER, thou wast mild and lovely, ^ Gentle as the summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of ev'nillg, When it floats among the trees. 2 Peaceful be thy silent slumber — Peaceful in the grave so low: Thou no more wilt join our number; Thou no more our songs shalt know. 3 Dearest sister, thou hasl left us; Here thy loss we deeply feel ; But 'tis God that hath Bereft us: He can all our sorrows heal. 4 Yet again we hope to meet thee. When the day of life is lied, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed. DEATH. 007 For the death of an infant. P . M. US. 1 f^\ 0 to thy rest, my child, vX Go to thy dreamless bed, Gentle and undefil'd, With blessings on thy head. 2 Fresh roses in thy hand, Buds on thy pillow laid; Haste from this fearful land, Where flowers so quickly fade. 3 Before thy heart had learn'd In waywardness to stray ; Before thy feet had turn'd The dark and downward way ; 4 Ere sin had seared the breast, Or sorrow woke the tear ; Rise to thy home of rest, In yon celestial sphere. 5 Because thy smile was fair, Thy lip and eye so bright, Because thy cradle-care Was such a fond delight, — 6 Shall love, with weak embrace, Thy heavenward wing detain? No ! — angel, seek thy place Amid heaven's cherub train. t/O I) Blessedness of the righteous in death. L. M. 1 TTOW blest the righteous when he dies ! -tl When sinks a weary soul to rest ! How mildly beam the closing eyes ! How gently heaves th' expiring breast! 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er ; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore. 3 A holy quiet reigns around. A calm which life nor death destroys; And naught disturbs that peace profound Which his unfetter'd soul enjoys. 608 . DEATH. 4 Farewell, conflicting hopes and fears, Where lights and shades alternate dwell; How bright th' unchanging morn appears! Farewell, inconstant world, farewell. 5 Life's labor done, as sinks the clay. Light from its load the spirit flies, While heav'n and earth combine to say, " How blest the righteous when he dies !" V/O / Farewell to a departed friend. 12s & lis. 1 rpilOU art gone to the grave ; but we will JL not deplore thee, Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb; The Savior has passed through its portals 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, Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side ; But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee, And sinners may hope, since the Savior hath died. 3 Thou art gone to the grave; and, its mansion forsaking, Perchance thy weak spirit in doubt linger'd long; But the sunshine of heaven beani'd bright on thy waking, And the sound thou didst hear was the seraphim's song. 4 Thou art gone to the graVe; but we will not deplore thee*. Since God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian, thy Guide ; lie gave thee, he took thee, and he will re- store thee ; And death has no sting, since the Savior hath died. RESURRECTION AXD JUDGMENT. 609 988+ Weepnk, P. M. 7s & 8s. IT IFT not thou the wailing voice; -Li Weep not ; 'tis a Christian dieth : Up, where blessed saints rejoice, Ransom'd now, the spirit flieth : High in heaven's own light she dwelleth; Full the song of triumph swelleth : Freed from earth, and earthly failing, Lift for her no voice of wailing. 2 They who die in Christ are blest ; Ours be, then, no thought of grieving : Sweetly with their God they rest, All their toils and troubles leaving : So be ours the faith that saveth, Hope that ev'ry trial braveth, Love that to the end endureth, And, through Christ, the crown secureth. RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT. ^OV/ (945) Resurrection from the grave. L. M. 1 O HALL man, 0 God of light and life, ^ For ever moulder in the grave ? Canst thou forget thy glorious work, Thy promise and thy pow'r to save ? 2 Shall life revisit dying worms, And spread the joyful insect's wing ! And 0, shall man awake no more To see thy face, thy name to sing ? 3 Cease, cease, ye vain desponding fears! When Christ, ourLord, from darkness sprung, Death, the last foe, was captive led. • And heav'n with praise and wonder rung. 4 Him, the first-fruits, his chosen sons Shall follow from the vanquished grave; He mounts his throne, the King of kings. His church to quicken and to save. 2a2 39 ourning! 610 RBSITRRECTION AND JUDGMENT. 5 Faith sees the bright, eternal doors Unfold to make his children way; They shall be cloth'd with endless life, And shine in everlasting day. 6 The trump shall sound, the dust awake; From the cold tomh the slumb'rers spring; Through heav'n, with joy their myriads rise, And hail their Savior and their King. \)\){) -mhjment ihvj. P. M. 8s. 1 TUDGMENTcomes!— thatdayof M Earth in flames! — to ashes tun So the Scriptures give us warning. "2 How will fear the soul he rending, When the Judge is seen descending, Angel-hosts their .Lord attending! 3 Hark. — the trump! — its bias! of wonder Tears the graves of earth asunder! These their prison'd charge surrender; — 4 Death and nature frighted, quaking, While the dead, their tombs forsaking, Are their place tor trial taking! 5 Then, before the world collected, Books are open'd and inspected, And by these the doom directed. 6 When the Judge, for judgment seated, Marks for vengeance unremitted, Open crimes and crimes secreted ; — 7 Guilty — what can I be pleading? Who tor me l>e interceding V Saints themselves are mercy needing, S Savior, thron'd in exaltation, Thou hast wrought a free salvation, — Save m*k now from condemnation! 90] RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT. 611 t T Af day. L. JJtL 1 rpiIK day of wrath, that dreadful day, J- When heaven and earth shall pass away — What power shall be the sinner's stay ? How shall he meei that dreadful day? — 2 When, shriv'ling like a parched scroll, The Battling heavens together roll, And louder yet, and yet more dread, Resounds the trump that wakes the dead? 3 (). on that day. that wrathful day, When man to judgment wakes from clay, Be thou, 0 Christ, the sinner's stay, Though heaven and earth shall pass away. t)U!2 (949) Ckrisfsrightli C. P. M, 1 11THEN thou, my righteous Judge, shalt * ▼ come To call thy ransom'd people home, Shall I among them stand? Shall such a worthless worm as I, Who sometimes am afraid to die, Be found at thy right hand? 2 I love to meet among them now, Before thy gracious feet to bow, Though vilest of them all; But, can 1 bear the piercing thought? What if my name should be left out, When thou for thern shalt call ? 3 Prevent it, Lord, by thy rich grace; Be thou my soul's sure hiding-place, In this th' accepted day, Thy pard'ning voice O let me hear, To still my unbelieving fear; Nor let me fall, 1 pray. 4 Let me among thy saints he found, Whene'er the archangel's trump -hall sound, And see thy smiling face : Then loudest of tin,1 crowd Til sing, While heavVs resounding man-ions ring With shouts of 612 ETERNITY. ETERNITY. fJtJe) Longing for a view of heaven. 0. M. 1 /^k LET our thoughts and wishes fly ^/'//<<■ <] in heaven, ^» w±* 1 "OLEST hour, whet] virtuous friends shall meet, Jl> Their early sorrows o'er; And with celestial welcome greet, On an immortal shore. ETERNITY. 619 2 The parent finds his long-lost child; Brothers on brothers gaze: The tear of resignation mild Is chang'd to joy and praise. 3 Each tender tie, dissolv'd with pain, With endless bliss is crown'd: All that was dead revives again, All that was lost is found. 4 And wThile remembrance, ling'ring still, Draws joy from sorrowing hours, New prospects rise, new pleasures fill The soul's expanding pow'rs. 5 Congenial minds, array'd in light, High thoughts shall interchange; Nor cease, with ever-new delight, On wings of love to range. 6 Their Father marks the gen'rous flame, And looks complacent down, The smile, that owns their filial claim, Is their immortal crown. 1004f Reunion in heaven. P. M. OS & OS. 1 T\^HEN shall we meet again? — ▼ ▼ Meet ne'er to sever? When wrill peace wreath her chain Round us for ever? Our hearts will ne'er repose Safe from each blast that blows In this dark vale of woes — Never — no, never! 2 When shall love freely flow Pure as life's river? When shall sweet friendship glow Changeless for ever? Where joys celestial thrill, Where bliss each heart shall fill, And fears of parting chill Never — no, never ! 620 DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 3 Up to that world of light Take us. dear Savior; May we all there unite, Happy for ever: Where kindred spirits dwell, There may our music swell, And time our joys dispel Never — no, never! 4 Soon shall we meet again — Meet ne'er to sever; Soon will peace wreath her chain Round us for ever: Our hearts will then repose Secure from worldly woes : Our songs of praise shall close Never — no, never! DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 1005 (961) Heavenly anticipations. P . M. 7s. 1 TF 'tis sweet to mingle where JL Christians meet for social pray'r; If 'tis sweet with them to raise Songs of holy joy and praise; — Passing sweet that state must be Where they meet eternally. 2 Savior may these meetings prove Preparations for above: While we worship in this place, May we grow from grace to grace, Till wo. each in his degree, Fit for endless glory be. 1006 (" h m> PRAISE (!od from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye beav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 621 1007 (963) S. M. GIVE to the Father praise; Give glory to the Son ; And to the Spirit of his grace Be equal honor done. 1008 (964) 7.7.7.7. SING we to our God above, Praise eternal as his love ; Praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The sacred Three. L. P. M. 1009 NOW to the great and sacred Three, The Father, Son, and Spirit be Eternal praise and glory given — Through all the worlds where God is known, By all the angels near the throne, And all the saints in earth and heaven. 1010 Praise to the Trinity. O. M. D. rPHE God of mercy be adored, A Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word And new-creating breath ; To praise the Father and the Son And Spirit all-divine, — The one in three, and three in one, Let saints and angels join. JLvJJ_JL Tlie source of all blessinys. Ca P. JV1. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be praise amid the heavenly host, And in the church below ; From whom all creatures draw their breath, By whom redemption blessed the earth, From whom all comforts flow. 622 MBMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. xxj J £ Honor, glory and />> Jti. M. rpO God the Father^ tlirone A Your highest honors raise; Glory to God, the Sop, — To God, the Spirit, praise: With all our powers, Eternal King! Thy name we sing, While faith adores. ) Praise to the Three in One. 8s & 7s 101 PRAISE the God of all creation; Praise the Father's boundless love : Praise the Lamb, our expiation, — Priest and King enthroned above: Praise the Fountain of salvation, — Him by whom our Spirits live; Undivided adoration To the one Jehovah give. 1014 The Trinity enthroned. 8s, 7s & 4. GREAT Jehovah ! we adore thee, God the Father— God the Son- God the Spirit — joined in glory, On the same eternal throne; Endless praises To Jehovah, three in one. 10 i ,» ) Boundless praise, OS & 4s. rpo (iod— the Father, Son, A And Spirit — three in one, All praise be given ! ( !rown him in evry song; To him your hearts belong; Lei all his praise prolong — On earth — in heaven. 10K DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 623 )+ 8.7.8.7. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, While angels bow before him, With joy let all the fansom'd host Sing praises and adore him. 10l7+ 116.11.6. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost sing praises, The God whom Christians love; From sin and fear, from death and hell he raises, To endless joys above. 10] 8* • 7.6.7.6. HPO Father, Son, and Spirit, JL From earth let praise aris arise J Ye angels, as ye hear it, Prolong it through the skies ! 1019* 12.11.12.8. TO God, — to the Father, the Son, and the Spirit, Let saints now with angels in praises unite! Beginning the joys they shall fully inherit For ever in regions of light. 1020+ 9.8.9.8.8.8. NOW to the Father-God, who gave us His Son to bear away our guilt ; To God the Son, made flesh to save us, Whose blood was for our ransom spilt; To God the Spirit of all grace, Let praise ascend from ev'ry place. 8.8.7.8.8.7. C10ME, let us now our honors bring, ; To Father, Son, and Spirit sing, — The songs of angels raising! Let all below, and all above, Unite in holy joy and love, Our God Jehovah praising! 1021 624 DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 1022 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. riMIOU God and Father of our Lord, J- We bring our praise before thee; Thou equal Son, the living Word, Willi praises we adore thee: Thou Holy Ghost, accept the praise Which, taught of thee, alike we raise To Father, Son, and Spirit. OR Now to the Father, and the Son, And Holy Ghost, give praises! To God whose grace, to sinners shown, From death to glory raises: Let saints below and saints above With angels vie in showing love, 'Tis man alone finds mercy. 1023+ 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. ALL ye who grace inherit, The God of grace adore! To Father, Son, and Spirit Give praise for evermore! Of mercies here, the treasure Demands our praise and love; And praise shall be our pleasure Before his throne above. 1024 P. M. Tl I E Lord is God !— To Father, Son. and Spirit, Let saints unite their grateful songs to raise ! — Till all the nations of the world shall hear it, And all shall learn to swell the notes of praise. Let earth and skies rejoice To spread Ids name abroad, And shout with thankful voice, "The Lord is GodP INDEX OF SUBJECTS. iV. B. — The figures denote the number of the Hymn. ABHORRENCE of sin, 401, 421. Acquaint thyself with God, 823. Adam, corrupt nature from, 89, 90. Adam, the first and second. 92. Admission of new members, 589, 592. Admission to Christian privi- leges, 922. Adoption, evidence of, desired, 356. Advantages of religion in youth, 652. Advent of Christ, 105, 113, 776. Advocate, Christ our, 837. Affliction, 683, 956, 959. Affliction, God appointeth, 73. Affliction, sanctified, 459,461. Affliction, sweet, 684. Affliction. God delivereth his saints from, 680. Afflictions and death under Pro- vidence, 458. Afflicted invited to Christ, 221. Agony in the garden, 786. Aid of the Spirit, 176, 178. Alarm, the, 240. Angels, 808, 810. Angels adore Christ, 160. Angels, message of, to the shep- herds, 103. Angels, ministry of, 63. Angels, Bympathy of, 808. gels, Christ the Lord of, 810. Angelic pri Anticipations of future blessed- ness, 17n, 715. Anticipations of faith, 304. Apostacy, 406. Appointments of God, wise and good, 68. Apprehension confessed, 273. Armor of God, prayer for the, Ascension of Christ, 1 1 1, 160. Atonement, the, pleaded, 2'.»7. Atonement, gratitude for the, 346. 2B Attributes of God, 13, 40, 772, 775. Autumn, 605. Awakened sinner, 248, 270. Awakening, 213, 216. BACKSLIDER,returning,228 Backslider exhorted, 407. Bags that wax not old, 662. Baptism of children, 508, 876, 877, 878. Baptism of adults, 511. Bartimeus, prayer of, 208. Beatitudes, the, 209. Being and perfections of God, 13, 43. Bethesda's pool, 292. Benevolence, Christian, 120. Bible, inspired, 1, 2, 3. Bible, source of (religious) knowledge, 1, 9. Bible, suited to our wants, 3. Bible, a treasure, 4. Bible, value of, 5, 8, 9, 978, 980. Bible, comprehensiveness of, 5. Bible, precious, 6, 7. Bible, glory of the, 10. Bible, consolatory, 11. Bible, power of the, 7, 979. Bible, the guide of the young, 9, 952. Bible Societies, 978, 980. Birth of Christ, joy to the world, 104, 112. Birth, the new, 215, 307. Birth-day hymns, 643, 644. Blessings of obedience, 210. Blessings of religion, 211. Blessings of Christ's kingdom, 777. Blessedness, future, anticipat- ed, 470. Blood, cleansing, 850. Body and blood of Christ, 880. Books opened, ~-\ \. Breathing after holiness, 179 Burial of a pious young female, 984. Burden of sin, 836, 839. 40 625 626 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. CALL to sinners, (see Gospel call.) Canaan, the heavenly, 738. Canaan, a v: Carnal joys, parting with. 310. urn, yet hoping, ing all care on God, S-"-2. Champion, the Christian, 901. Characters and names of Christ, 101, 171. : Children, God's, blessedness of, Children invited to Christ Children brought to Christ, Children of the Church, prayer for. • Children, solicitude for the con- version of, 057. Children, prayer for, 658, 940. Children, praver of parents for, 659. Children of the Sunday School, 671. Choice, the Christian's, Choice of church officers, 593. 192. Christ the Creator, 99, 101, 128. Christ, the divinity of, 99, 101. Christ, incarnation of, 102, 113, 776, 779. Christ the destroyer of sin, 107. Christ the messenger of mercy, 106. Christ the second Adam, 102. Christ, his life and ministry, 114. 121. Christ, his suflV. teath, . 142. Christ, dying love of, 124. 131. Christ, resurrection, intercession, and gl 1 14, 160. Chri ad characters of, Ml. 171. Christ adored by the heavenly host, 160. Christ waiting t" be 204, loin, 101, Christ ut doing | Christ the way, tin- truth, and the life. 121*. i, 184. Christ, death of, 144. 12S, 111. H exalted. If Christ 152. re, 109. 200. Christ the only refuge, II 3 Christ the Laml. of God, Christ, the <■ his name above e^ery other, Christ all in Christ the Christian's only de- sire. Christ above all praise. Christ the eternal life, Christ the believer's all, 336, . 380. Christ a guide in death, 156. Christ onr Passerer, 518. Christ an example in doing Christ known in the breaking of bread, 519. Christ, glory of, in heaven, 740. Christ, teachings of, 780. Christ, miracles of, 781, Christ the good Sh Christ our Sillv.T Christ before Pilate. 7^7. Christ, the | Christ, inter* • Ltation of, 791. Christ the resurrection and the life. 128. Christ onr substitute, 127. 126. 3 kingdom, 777. Church, God entreated to dwell in hi-. Church, praver for tl I Church, a. in a state of decline, church revived, Church, uniting with th< Church, love to the Church, a, scekir- 57a Churcl Chun-h blest in her officers, city of God, jing blood, - >KDEX OF SUBJECTS. 627 Clothing of the Christian, 867; Comforter, 1 77. Comfort in God, 308. Comfort iu Biekness and death, 681. Cone to Jeans, 191, 198, 821. Coming of Christ, 5 17. Coming of Christ to judgment, Communion with God, 877. 879, 383, 422. Communion at the Lord's tabic, 515, 7,11',. Compassion of Christ, 131. Complaint under darkness, 398, 418. Condescension of Christ, 202. Confession, 908. Confession of sin, original and actual, 254, 208. Confession and repentance, 266. Confession and prayer, 692. Conferences and Synods, 898. Confidence in God, 394, 466, 856. Confidence in God at evening, 629. Confirmation, 590, 917, 927, 920. Conflict between flesh and Spi- rit, 200. Conflict, succor implored in, 97o. Conflict, the inward, 838. Congregation, for a bereaved, 578. I Consecration to God, 441, 917. I Consecration of places of wor- ship, 92S, 931. ! Conscience, pleasures of a pure, 369. i Consolation of faith, 341. Contrite heart, the, 255. Contrition, 'v;i~>. Convert, the new, 366. .verts, welcome to young, 7)92. Conversion, 358. Conversion of the thoughtless ncr. 261. eraion from sin, joy of, 360, 361. Conversion of sinners, 584. Conversion of sinners, joy in hea- ved at, 6 I Conviction. 2»">4. Corner-stone, blessing implored at Laying of a, 594, 928. Countenance, God's, light of, prayed for, 299. in, God's lo\ c ir. 'on and providence, praise for, 776. Creator, God the, praised, 44, 48, 50, 59. Creatures, love to the, danger- ous, 222. area, vanity of, 225. Cross of Christ, 129* 132, 197. Cross of Christ, meditation on the, 523. Cross of Christ, taking up the, 925. Crosses, in answer to prayer, 445. Crucifixion of Christ, 123, 141. Crucifixion to the world, 129. Cry aloud and spare not, 539. DAY of grace and hope, life the, 217, 826. Day dawning, 587. Day of judgment, 705, 731, 737, 990, 991. Days, numbering our, 705. Death, 696, 726, 981, 988, 233. Death, hope in, 982. Death a release, 481, 983. Death and eternity, 247. Death and judgment, 238. Death and judgment, certainty of, 231, 247. Death of Christ, 123, 141, 144. Deatli of Christ, freedom in the, 130, 322. Death of the righteous, 9b 1, 986. Death, prayer for support in, 696. Death, certainty of, 697. Dentli, temporal and eternal, Death. Bin, the sting of, 700. Death at hand, 7 Deatli, victory over, 707. Death made easy by Chi presence, 708. Death triumphant in hope of the resurrection, 709. heath of friends and relatives, 710. Death of :i parent, 71 ! 628 INDEX OF SUBJECT**. Death of Ml infant, 713, 714, 986. Death, hope of heaven in, 712. Death is gain, 717. Death and burial of a saint. 7 IS. Deatli ami immediate glory, 719, 721. Death, a peaceful, 720, 724. Death in the Lord, blessedness of, 722, 725. Death-bed, soul happy on a, 475. Deceitfulness of sin. 91. Declaration of a new member, 919. Declension, spiritual, 396. Dedication to God, 512. Delay, dangerous, 825. Delight in worship, 490, 491, 504, 709. Delight in the law of God, 382. Deliverance from sin, 301, 424. Deliverance and peace, praise for, 698. Deliverance in a storm, 9G2. Dependence, man's, on God, 75, 608. Dependence of all things on God, 60. Dependence on Christ, 469. Depravity of man, 89, 98. Desert, life a, 466. Desire of the Christian, Christ the, 380. Desiring to be with Christ, 479. Devotion, habitual, 393. Devotion, private, ISO. Disciples. Christ encouraging his. 1 13. Dismissions, 752, 759, 1005, 1024. Dispensations of God, merciful, Divine light breaking into the soul, Divinity of Christ, 99, 102. Doom of tin- wicked, 751. Doubting Christian, !<><). Doxologies, 760—766. Drought, threatening, 60 1. Dying Christian, 478, 180, 482, Dying sinner's prayer. 0) ing Saviour'*) love. 1 'J. 1, 125. T^ARLY instruct! 1 ^ Early piety, 961, % Earthly things, vanity 226, ^ Education, evil effects of neglect- ed. 666. Education of youth, importance of, 666, 667. Effusion of the Spirit on Pente- cost day. 628. Effusion of the Spirit, prayer for, 804. Election of church officers, 698— < 697. Elijah fed by ravens. 6 Enemies, spiritual, protection from. 425. Equality of the Father and Son, 100. Eternity, 242, 247, 738—751, 99:5—1004. Eternity, anticipations of, 281. Eternity, the terror- of. 2 15. Eucharist, commemorative, 620J Eucharist commanded by Christ) 521. Evening, 876, 634, 945. Evening, confidence in God at, 629, Evening ode of the Christian pilgrim, 456. Evening hymns, G30 — 632, 637, 640, mi. 94a Evening praj er, <>;',.">. 642. Evening, -Jesus Bought at. 917. Evening meditations. 9 16. Evening, Lord's day, 688, 938, . Greenland's icy mountains, 537. Groanings unutterable, Guidance of the Holy spirit, 17.",. Guidance, prayer for, 178, Guide through death to Christ, loo. HABITUAL devotion, I Hallelujah universal, 883. Hand, Christ's right, Happiness of the ( Ihzistian, pre sent, 209— 211. Happiness of the Christian, fu- ture. 212. Happiness in the salvation of God, 365. Hardness of heart lamented, 263. Harvest past, Harvest hymns, 608, 933 Hatred of sin, 401, 421. Heart, hardness of, lamented, 253. Heart, give me thy, 190. Heart, the evil. 213. Heart, the contrite, 255. Heart, a new. prayed for. 251, 275,300,417. Heart, surrendering to God, 134, 833. Heaven. 7 Is. Heaven, longing for, 447, 873. Heaven, view of, 741, 9 Heaven, anticipation of. 74o, 1005. Heaven, saints' employ in. 746, Heaven alone can satisfy the soul, 717. Heaven, the society of, 74'.». Heaven, friends in, 1001. Heaven, Sabbath, preparatory to, 505. Heaven, re-union of the good in, 1003, 1004 Heaven. bl . 742, 7 4 :), 999. Heavenly joy on earth, 867. Hell, 760. Help. God a present, in trouble, 7 1. i'»77. Hiding-place, 38 1. Hidings of God's lace. Holiness, Christian, 446. Holiness, Spirit of, 800. Holiness, breathing alter, 179, Holiness and justice of God glo- rified, 847. Holiness, justice and mercy united, 888. Holy resolve, 920. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 031 Holy Spirit, 172—180, 793— 804, 800. Holy Spirit, operations of the, 172. Holy Spirit, aid of the, 176. Holy Spirit, the comforter, 177. Holy Spirit, prayer for the, 1 73, 263, 343, 496, 795— 79 803,831, 930. Holv Spirit, prayer to the, 174, 175, 176, 178, 180, 181, 794. Holv Spirit, danger of his with- drawing, 228—230. Holy Spirit, invitation of the, 22(3. Holv Spirit shall not always strive, 229, 801. Holy Spirit, jfoy in the, 303. Holy Spirit the earnest of hea- ven, 799. Holy Spirit, prayer for effusion of, 8u4. Holy Spirit on Pentecost day, 528. Holy Spirit, for return of the, 911. Holy Spirit, prayer for, at conse- cration of a church, 930, 931. Home, sweet, of the saints. 448, 997. Hope in God's mercy, 70. Hope encouraged, 403. Hope of heaven, 712. Hope in sickness, 672. Elope, lively, and gracious fear, 355. Hope in death, 782. Hosanna to Christ, 347. House, God found in his, 500, 601. House, God's presence sought in his, 7 House of God, a light in the, 769. House, my Father's, 1000. House of prayer consecrated, 929. House, readiness to serve God in his, 504. Humility, 430. Humiliation, for a day of public, Humiliation and exaltation of Christ, 164. [DOIiATRY falling, 889. *• Imitation of Christ in doing good, 664. Improving time. 70 L Incarnation ot Christ, 102 — 113, 779. Inconstancy lamented, 29] . 109. Indwelling sin lamented, 269. Ingratitude to Christ, 166, 214. Intercession of Christ, 163, 166, 789. Interment of a pious female, 984. Intolerance, religious, 695. Invitation, gospel, 18&— 208. Invitation, Christ's, 191, 193, 194, 200. Invitation of the Spirit, 226. Invitation accepted, 832, Invitation to Jesus, 821. Inward conflict, 838. Israel, prayer for, 553. Israel, salvation of, 888. JESUS lives, 357. «J Jesus shall reign, 629. Jews, pleading for conversion of, 554. Journey of life, recollections on, 452. Joy in Christ's victory, 140. Joy in the mission of Christ, 107. Joy of conversion, 360, 361. Joy for salvation, 362. Joy in the Holy Spirit, 363. Joy, heavenly, on earth, 367. Joy, return of, 404. Joy in God's house, 500, 501. Joy in heaven at a sinner's con- version, 583. Joy in admission to Christian privileges, (.'22. Jubilee, the gospel, 186. Jubilee, song of, 530. Jubilee, the year of, 811. Judgment, 781—787, 990, 991, 706. Justification and sanctification, 364. TT'EDRON, 785. -*■*- Kingdom and church of Christ," 528—597. Kingdom of Christ, 534, 881. ]" A MB, Christ the, 320. ^ Lamb, tribute to the, 136. Latter day glory, Law of God. delight in the, 382. 632 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Learning of Christ, 8G0. Leper healed, 207. Liberality, 661, 663. Life, the day of grace, 217, 826. Life, uncertainty of. 217 — 230. Life, shortness and misery of, 223. Life a time of trial, 232. Life a desert, 405. Life and death in God's hands, 673. Light, divine, breaking into the soul, 853. Litany, a, 192. Living by faith, 372. Living near to God, 379. Living to Christ, 388. Living waters, 819. Longing for Zion, 448, 477, 479, 873, 993. Look to Jesus, 197, 822. Looking upwards in trial, 956. Lord's Supper, 513—527. Lord's Supper, institution of, 514. Lord's prayer, 875. Love of God in creation, 58. Love of Christ to men, 124, 125, 141, 345, 391, 324, 328, 350, 381. Love to the brethren, 142, 432— 434, 522. Love to Christ, 385, 390, 522. Love, redeeming, 350. Love, fruits of, 431. Love, brotherly, 434. Love to the church, 499, 500. Love the chief of the graces, 436. Love, importance and influence of, 438. Love to Christ at bis table, 522. Lovest thou me? 387, 897. Loving kindness of Christ, 328. MAJESTY and dominion of God, 771, 772. Man fading ami reviving, 7n God, 76, 008. Man, frailty o£ 224, 679. Mansions in heaven, •!(*»< . Marriage, ♦> 15, 6 16. Martyrs, death of, 906. Means of - 527, 876 — 8J Meditation and retirement, 127. Meditation on God's love, 683. Meditations on future glory. 171. Member, a new, admitted. 589, 591. Mercy-seat, 790, 814. Mercy of God praised, 88. Mercy of God, supplication for, 270—302. Mercy of God, hope in the, 70. Mercy of God, prayer for, 80, 270, 278, 290, 303, 412, 280, 298, 299. Mercy of God for sinners. 191. Mercies, praise to God for. 46, 53. Mercies of God unutterable, 35. Mercies, reviewing of. 489; Mercies, gratitude for, Sol. Mercies renewed morning and evening, 012, 619. Message, angels', to the shep- herds, 103. Messenger of mercy, Christ the, 106. Messiah, 102. Midnight thoughts recollected, 641. Millennium, 916. Minister and people, prayer for, 498. farewell charge of a, at ordination of a, at installation of a, Minister, 564. Minister, 5(15. Minister, 571. Minister, at settlement of a, 572. Minister, praise upon obtaining a. o73. Minister, dangerous illn a. 675. .Minister, funeral of a faithful, o77. Minister, death of a, 90:5, 904 905. Ministers or theological stu- dents. 565, Ministers, destitution of, 556. Ministers, prayer of, 659. Ministers, prayer for, 569, 574, 676, Ministers, meetings of. 899, Ministers, their strength, office and reward, 900. IXHF.X OF SUBJECTS. G33 Ministerial love, 557. Ministerial fidelity, prayer for, 561. Ministry of angels, 63. Ministry, gospel, from Christ, 566. Ministry of Christ, 114—121. Miracle of urare, 325. Miracles of Christ, 119, 781. Miracles, spiritual, *277. Mission ot Christ, 106—112. Missions, prayer for success of, .VII, 543. Missions, domestic, prayer for, s 14, Missionaries, scarcity of, 542. Missionaries encouraged, 544. Missionaries, farewell to, 550. Missionaries, farewell of, 551, 887. Missionaries, departure of, 886, 622. Missionaries, ordination of, 552. Missionary field, 537. Missionary labors, 882. ! Missionary associations, 540. ' Missionary hymns, 540 — 554, 881—895. ; Morning, 622, 939, 942, 943. 1 Morning, emblematic of eternal day, 617. I Morning, resolutions in the, 621 . Morning prayer for protection, 620. Morning songs, 611, 613, 614, 616, 618. Morning and evening, 612, 615, 619, 940, 941. Morning prayer, 623. Moses and the Lamb, song of, 914. Mount Zion, 744, 448, 997, 533. Mounts, the three, 861. Mourning under darkness, 418. NAME of Jesus above every other, 330. Names and character of Christ, 161—171. National security from God, 686. National occasions, 968 — 972. National confession and prayer, 692. National prosperity, praise for, 968. 2b2 National foes, preservation against, (.'7<>. National gratitude and holiness, 971. National blessings and afflic- tions, 68o — 695. Nature, all, praise God? 58-^62. Nature, a new, prayed for, 251, 275, 300, 417. Nature corrupt from Adam, 89, 90. New members, admission of, 589 —592. New members, declaration of, 919. New Year, hymns for, 607, 610, 932. Night, the, cometh, 234. Not ashamed of Christ, 442, 923. Now the clay of grace, 826. Now the ; ;*cepted time, 182, 230, 218. Numbering our days, 705. OBEDIE:;CE, the blessings of, 210. . Old things passed away, 307, 215. Old age, 656. Omnipotence of God, 23, 24, 772. Omniscience of God, 25, 26, 29, 774. Omnipresence of God, 25, 26, 773. Opening a place of worship, 595, 597. Opportunities, neglected, 262. Ordination prayer, 568. Original sin, 89, 90. Orphans, prayer for, 955. PANTING for God, 389, 422. Pardon, 414. Pardon, prayer for, 288. Pardon, offer of, 359. Parting, 649, 650, 651, 871. Parting with all for Christ, 269 Parting with carnal joys, 310. Particular occasions and cir- cumstances, 598 — 695. Paschal Lamb, 170, 171. Passion of Christ, 122—141, 788. Passover, Christ our, 518 634 INDEX 0 Pa-tor. church ,670. Pastor's wiBh for his people, 668. Pattern, Christ our. Ill — 117. Peace, prayer for, Peace, my, I give unto you, 279. Penitence. 274, 831—835. Penitence, prayer for, 252. Penitence at the cross, 841. Penitent, the, 257. Penitent, the, seeking pardon, 270—272. Penitent, the Scriptures, conso- latory to, 11. Penitent, the pardoned, 283. Penitent, the rest for the weary, 912. Penitential sighs, 256. Pentecost (lav, 528. People of God safe, 77, 471, 964. People, prayer of, for their mi- nister, 574. Perseverance desired, 410, \vl\. Physician, Christ the, 168, 169. Pilgrim's song, 854. Pilgrim's evening ode, 456. Pilgrimage, the Christian, 447, 461. Plea of the sinner, 294. Pleading with God under afflic- tion, 464. Pleading Christ's promises, 271). Pleading the atonement. 297. Pleading for mercy, 280, 298. Poor man's prayer, 862. Portion of the s.oil, God the, •J-''.. 287. Portion of the believer, Christ the. 342. Praise to God, 44—57, 767— 771. Praise to the Savior, 119—160, 840, 849, 868. Prayer, t88. Prayer of the dying sinner, 28 L. Prayer answered by crosses, 1 16. Prayer, an exhortation tOju48 i. Prayer for the Spirit's Influence, 17::. 268, 848, 496, 7" 802, so::. 881, 980. Prayer, importunate, prevalent, 486. Pr.i \ it for minister and people, Pra \ er, private, I Prayer, social, 488. Prayer for the divine presence Prayeth, behold, lie. lg Preciousness of Christ, 329, o73, 886. Prepare to meet thy Gk>7. Presence of God implored, 492. Preserver of his people, God the, 296. pvation, praise for. 45, 47, 8o. Prodigal, repenting, 2<»~>. Promise- of God, trust in. 78. Promises of Christ pleaded, 276. Promises of Christ precious, 874. Prospects of success 535. Prospects of faith, glorious, 371. Prosperity of sinners cursed, 94. Protection from spiritual foes, 4 26. Prophecies fulfilled in Christ, 138. Providence of God, 65 — 88. Providence, volume of. I Providence in travelling:, 81. Providence, dark. 82. Providence, trn>t in. 8 1. Providence consolatory. Providence wise ami merciful, fin. 86, B8. Pro\ idence, blessings of, Providence of God to all, 67. Public and national blessingi ami afflictions, I Public worship, a blessing on, 768. Public humiliation in affliction, 967. QUICKENING grace, prayei for. '.17:;. Quickening Spirit, 7'.*7. RACE, the Christian, 857, 859. Ransomed Spirit. Ravens, Elijah fed by, 83. Reasonableness of the gospel, 12. 811. EU llections on the journey of life, 462. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. G35 Reconciliation in Christ, 3-18, 413. Recovering from sickness, 078, 682. Reception, right, of God's word. 560. Redeemer, my, I know that he liveth, 158. Redeemer, praise to the, 337, 340, 349, 353. Redeeming grace, 319. Redeeming love, 350. Redemption, praise for, 45, 51, 1 :;.->. 137—140. Redemption finished, 139. Redemption by Christ alone, 322. rmation festival, 963 — 967. Refreshing from on high, 586. Refuge of his children, God the, 71. Refuge, Jesus our, 167, 306, Regeneration, 215, 300, 307, 417, 276. Reign, universal, of Christ, 529, 531, 881. Rejoicing io hope, 453. Release, by death, 481, 983. Relieving Christ in his members, 666. Religion, 211, 865, 813. Religion, advantages of, in youth, 652. Religion, blessings of, 210—212, 370. Religion, famity, 660. Religion the chief concern, 813. Remember me, 849. Remember thy Creator, 954, Remembering Christ at Instable, 613, 879. Renewed heart, praver for a, 251, 275, 300, 417. Repentance, 249, 250, 266; Repentance at the cross, 2<>7. Request, humble, 4*.»7. Rest, the promised, prayed for, 296. Rest for the weary penitent, 912. Rest, the heavenly, 994. Eiation, 129, 868. Resignation from Christ's ex- ample, 117. Resolve, the successful, 216. Resolve, the holy, 920. Resurrection, the, 7-7 — 730, 989 —992. Resurrection of Christ, 144 — 152. Insurrection, longing for the, 727. Resurrection, assurance of, 728. Resurrection, hope in the, 729. Resurrection of the just, 730. Retirement, religious, 375, 427. Retiring, thoughts upon, 636. Return of the Spirit, 911. Return of joy, 404. Returning to Zion, 891. Re-union of the good in heaven. 1003, 1004. Revivals, 907—916. Revivals, prayer for, 580, 588, 907, 909, 910. Righteous, blessedness of the, 212, 468. River of God, 998. Koad, the broad, 817. Rock of ages, 164. Room at the gospel feast, 184, 195, 198. SABBATH, the, 624, 625, 937. Sabbath preparatory to heaven, 505. Sabbath, sweetness of, 506, 937. Sabbath commemorative of the resurrection, 507. Sabbath, welcome to the, 936. Sabbath morning, 626 — 628, 935. Sabbath evening, 638, 639, 938. Sacramental hymns, 513 — 527, 879, 880. Safety in God, 77, 471, 964. Saints' sweet home, 997. Saints in heaven, 1002. Salvation of God, happiness in the, 365. Salvation through Christ, 303 — 354 841—850, 816, 822. Salvation by grace, 316, 317, 321, 338. Salvation by faith, 318, 842. Salvation for Jew and Gentile, 339. Salvation, joy for, 362. Salvation in the cross, 132. Salvation offered to all, 201. 636 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Sanctification and pardon, 884. -. praise to the, 1 13. Savior, a atying, L25, 126. Savior, love of the, 1 li 1. Savior, crowned, 846. Scoffer, the, 236. * Scriptures* 1 — 13, ^(see Bible.) Scriptures, inspired, 1 — ;5. Scriptures, usefulness of, 8. Scriptures, instruction from, 9. Scriptures, consolatory, 11. Sea, the, obedient to God, 9G1. Seamen, 960—962. Seamen, prayer for, 960. Seasons ordered by God, 598. Seasons crowned with goodness, 599. Seasons, Jesus seen in the, 600. Security and comfort in God in affliction, 668. Seeking all in Christ, 281. Seeking a better country, 451. Self-examination, 402, 864. Self-dedication, 921. Seriousness, a prayer of, 248. Sermon, before, 492, 494, 495. Shepherd, God our, 79, 855. Shepherd, Christ the kind, 783. Sick-bed devotion, 674. Sick-bed reflections, 675. Sickness, consolation in, 676, 681. Sickness, hope in, 672. Sickness, recovering from, 678, 682. Sickness and affliction, 956 — 959. Sickness and death, 233. Sin, original, 89, 90. Sin, Receitfulness of, 91. Sin, evil of, 218— 216. sin, confession of, 25 1, 258. Sin bewailed, 265. Sin, conversion from, joy of, 360, 361. Sin the Sting Of death, 700. Sin, hatred of, 401, 425! Sin, Christ came to destroy, 107. Sin, indwelling, Lamented, 259. Sin, deliverance from, 801 . Sinner weighed and found want- in-. Sinner, the thoughtless, con- verted, 261 . Sinner, helpless, 216. Sinner entreated to awake, 98 187, 820, 824, 828. Sinners. Joy in heaven at con- version of, 583. Sinners, conversion of, Sinners invited to Christ, 98, 187, 192, 198. Sinners saved by Christ, Sinners, prosperity of, cursed 94. Sinners received by Christ, 844. Sinners. God desires not the death of, 185. Sinners, weary, invitation to, 840. Sinners urged to hasten their salvation, 218. Sinners, the misery and dan gel of, 243. Sloth, spiritual, deprecated, 410. Social meetings, 896—906. Soldier, the Christian. 415, 462. Song, the everlasting, 730. Song of Moses and the Lamb, 914. Songs of praise, 770. Sons of God, privileges of the. 368. Sorrow for the Bufferings of the Savior, 138. Soul, the value of the, 64. Soul happy on a death-bed. 475. Soul thirsting niter God. 420. Sowing in tears, 460, ,.|(.,">. Special occasions. 982 — 955. Spirit (see Holy Spirit ). Spiritual declension, 396. Spiritual -in in dedness, 426. Spiritual miracles. 277. Spring. 601, 602. Stability, Christian, 927. star of Bethlehem, Christ the 161, Star, morning. 162, 168, sting of death, sin, 700. Storm, deliverance in a, 962. Strength, psayer for, 175, 176. L78. Submission, 485. Substitute, Christ our, 126,12'. Success, prospects of, 6 Success of the gospel, prayei for, 536, 538, 915, 545, 548, 587. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 63 > / Sufferings of the Savior, 126, 122—142. Sufferings of the Savior, sorrow for the, i ;';>. Summer, a harvest liynm, 603. Sunday Schools, 668 — 671. Sunday Schools, celebration of, 668. Supper of the Lord. 513—627. Surphc m m for divine merc^ li70 — -oj, s:M — 840. Supplication for God's grace. 285. Support in Cfod in affliction, 969. Surety, Christ our, 157. Surrender, the, 306. Surrendering the heart to Christ, 134, 833. Sympathy of angels, 308. Synods and Conferences, 898. TEARING up the cross, 925. Teachings of Jesus, 780. Temperance, 973 — 977. Temperance, praise for increase of, 977. Temperance meetings, 976. Temptations, the world's three chief, 95. Terroi turned to joy, 268. Thanksgiving* 43. Thanksgiving, national or pub- lic, 685. Thanksgiving for the gift of Christ, 843. Theological students or minis- ters, 555. Thief, the converted, 206. Thirsting for God, 420. Thoughts, wandering, 408. Thoughts upon retiring, 635. Thoughts of death at night, 636. Thoughts, midnight, recollect- ed, 641. Time, the accepted, 182, 218, 230. Time, shortness of, 227. Time, improvement of, 704. Times and seasons, God orders, 934. To-day, 218. Tolling bell, 699. Tomb, the voice of the, 701. Transfiguration of Christ, 118, 784. Traveling, God our protector in 81. Treasure, the word of God a, 1 Treasure in heaven, l!_o. Trial, prayer for grace in, 074 Trial, Looking upwards in, 956 Tribute to the Lamb, 136, 136 Trinity, the, 41—4:;. 806—807 Trinity, doctrine and use of, 41 Trinity, praise to, 42, 43, 806. . Trinity. pra\ or to. 805. Trinity, worship of, 807. Triumph of Christ over death 149. Triumphs of the gospel, 5451 Trouble, God a present help in. 74, 677. Trust, God our only, 88, 473. Trust, divine goodness a ground of, 72. Trust in the promises of God, 78. Trust in Jesus, 241, 303, 306. Trust in the providence of God. 80, 81, 84. Trust in God under darkness. 816. Trusting in God, 312. Trusting in God, the sinner, 309. Turn again, 203. Types of Christ, 170. fTNCERTAINTYof life, 217— U 230. Union with Christ, 384. Union of saints on earth, in hea- ven, 896. Uniting with the church, 918. Unity of God, 18. Universal hallelujah, 883. Universal praise, exhortation tc, 895. Universal reign of Christ. .V_'\ 531, 881. Uprightness required in rulers. 694. VANITY of life, 217—230. Vanity of earthly things, 9V, 226, 829. Vanity of man, as mortal, 702. Victory over death, 707. Victory of Christ, 147. Visiting a friemL 648. Voice of \'vqq grace. 812. 638 INDEX OF SUBJEi Voice of warning, 830. of the tomb, 70J. Voyage, the Christian, 457. WALKING with God, 416. Wanderer invited to re- turn. 203. Wandering thoughts, 408. War, in time of, 087, 688. Warfare, the Christian, 411, 415. Warning from the grave, 726, 701. ' Warning, a voice of, 830. Watch and pray, 815. Watching for souls, 567. Watchfulness, 439, 463. Way, the narrow, 450. Way, the truth and the life, Christ, 121. Ways, God's, wise and good, 68. Wavs, God's, incomprehensible, 69. Weary sinners, 840. Weep not, 988. Wedding hymns, 645, 646. Welcome to Jesus, 183, 192. Welcome to the gospel feast, 184, 191,515. Welcome to Christian friends, 647. Welcome to young converts, 592. W el coming the cross, 444. V\ heat and tares, 581. Whitsunday, 7(.>o. Wicked, misery of the, 212. Will ye also go away? 405. Winning souls to Christ, 558. Winter, 606. Witness of tU^Spm* prayed for, 298. Wisdom of God, 27, 62. Word of God, (see Bible and Scripture Word of God a treasure. 4. \\ ord of God, glory of the, 10. Word of God restored, 965. Word of God. power of the, 979. Word of God, right reception of, prayed for, 660. Work while it is day, 827. Works of God, 58—64. Works of God all praise him, 69. Worlds three chief temptations, 95. World, end of the, 96. World, conversion from the, prayed for, 527, 546^ World, vanity of the, 97, 829, 225. World renounced, 443. World, Christ proclaimed to the, 549. Worldling, the rich, 219. Worship, delight in, 490, 504. Worship, happiness of, 491, 602i Worship, for public, 493 — 49fy Worship, preparation for, 503. "Wrestling with God, 440. YEAR of Jubilee, 811. Young, a call to the, ' Young, the Bible the guide of the, 952. Young invited to Christ, 199. Youth and judgment. 2 16. Youth, advantages of religion in. 652. Youth, importance of educat- ing, 666. Youth instructed, 667. ZEAL, true and falw, Zion, city of God, 588, 714, ■lis. 997. Zion, God entreated for, 582. Zion triumphant, 884. Zion, Gentiles returning to, 891 . Zion, God the defence of, 967. Zion, longing for, 448, 177, 479. 878, 998. /ion's increase, prayer for, 893 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. The figures express the numbers of the Hyntns as they are arra ABSURD and vain attempt to bind Rippon's Col. 095 According to thy gracious word Montgomery. 513 Acquaint thyself quickly, 0 sinner Knox. 823 Afflict iun is a stormy deep Cotton. 461 Again the Lord of life and light.. \frs. Barbauld, 935 Ah, what can I, a sinner, do Hyde. Ah, whither should I go C. Wesley. 836 Alas! alas! how blind I've been Strong. 261 Alas! and did my Savior bleed Watts, 133 All glory to the eternal Three Maxwell. 704 All hail the power of Jesus' name Duncan. 845 All-powerful, self-existent God N. York Col. 21 All ye who laugh and sport with death Watts. 236 Almighty Father, gracious Lord Steele. 87 Almighty God, thy word is cast X.York Col. 560 Almighty God, thy piercing eye Beddome. 774 Almighty Sov'reign of the skies 969 Alas! what hourly dangers rise Mrs. Steele. 975 All ye, who grace inherit Dr. Mills. 1 1 123 Amazing sight, the Savior stands Hymns of Zion. 200 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Newton. 848 Amidst a world ofhopes and fears N* York Col. 178 Amid the splendors of thy state Mrs. Steele. 38 Am I a soldier of the cross Waifs. 462 Am I calPd, and can it be C. Wesley, And am I born to die C, Wesley. 231 And am I only horn to die hi. 232 And arc we yet alive C. Wesley. And let our bodies part C. W And Let this fe >ble b » ly fail C. Wesley. 470 And must this body die Watts. And now another day is past TV. // And didst thou, Jesus, con Lescen I Curtis' s ( W. 78 I And shall we still be slaves Work Col. 130 And will the great eternal G >d Doddridge. And will the Judge descend Doddridge. 751 And will the Lord thus condescend Steele. 202 And wilt thou yet be found C. W Angel, roll the rock away Gibbons, 1 15 ■I from tie- realms of glory Montgomery. 778 Another day is past .Curtis, 9 16 Another Meeting day has gone .^. A iother six days' work is done ^^^^Stenxlf. 021 •640 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Arise, my soul, aviso C.Wesley. 15? Arise, my soul, with rapture rise Montgomery* 938 Arise, my soul, my joyful powers Watts. 425 Arm of the Lord, awake, awake C. Wesley. As much have I of worldly good Conder. % \% As on the cross the Savior hung Stennett. As pants the hart for cooling springs Tab & Brady. 422 As the eagle fondly hovers Mills- Gerhardt Astonished and distressed Toplady. 213 Aspire my heart on high to live Mills- Hiller. A safe stronghold our God is still TV. Luther. 964 Assembled at thy great command Collyer. 540 Author of life and bliss V. York Col. 13? Awake, awake, my sluggish soul..'. Heginbotham. 23^ Awake, my soul, and with the sun Kenn. 621 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays Medley. Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve Doddridge. 857 Awake and sing the song Hammond. 1M4 Awake, our souls, away our fears Watts. Away from ev'ry mortal care Watts. 503 BACKSLIDERS, who your misery feel 71— . 40| Band of brethren, who s'. S. Schn Before Jehovah's awful throne Watts. 44 Before thy throne, Almighty Pow'r Winchell. Behold a stranger at the door Gregg. 20 \ Behold ! long wish'd for spring has come Steeh . Behold! 0 Israel's God N. York Col. 655 Behold, the blind their sight receive Watts. 1 \\) Behold the expected time draw near Yoke. 535 Behold the amazing sight Doddridge. Ill Behold the Savior of mankind S. Wesley, Sen. 124 Behold the man, how heavy lay Tr. Muenfcr. 7x7 Behold, the mountain of the Lord Logan. 892 Behold tfte morning sun Watts. 979 Behold what condescending love Fawcett. 510 Behold where in a mortal form Enfield. L15 Beneath -air feet and o'er our head Heber, Beside th s gospel pool Newton. 293 Be thou, O Lord, my treasure here 829 Beyond where Kedron's waters flow S. F. Smith. 786 Beyond the glittering starry skies Fundi <& Turner. 808 Bless'd are the humble souls who see Watts. *J(I'.1 Bless'd arc the undelil'd in heart Watts. I'M) Bless'd be the Father and his lore Waits. L2 Bless'd is the man, forever bless'd Watts. 364 Blest hour when virtuous friends shall meet 1003 Bless'd -b'sus, when my soaring Heginbotham. Bless'd with the joys of innocence Watts. Bless'd be the tie that binds Fawcett. 432 Bless'd is the man whoso ln-art /. Strapham. <*><»() Bless'd Jesus, when thy cross I view Heginbotham. 8.^3 Blest Jesus, come thou gently down 5£8 is, jdien th come thou INDEX OF FIRST LINKS. 64l Blow ye the trumpet, blow Toplady. 1S6 Bright as the sun's meridian blaze Village Hymns. 548 Bright King of glory, dreadful God ' Watts: 100 Bright source of everlasting love Boden. 354 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Heber. 1 L3 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Conder. 880 Broad is the road that Leads to death Watts. 81? Brother Ln Christ and well belov'd C.Wesley. By cool Siloam's shady rill Heber. 951 By the thoughtless world derided Collyer. 1 By various maxims, forms and rul, s Newton. 311 CHILDREN of the heav'nly King Gennick. 453 Christians, brethren, ere we part H.K.White. 753 Christ, the Lord, is ris'n tc-day Cudworth. 147 Come, dearest Lord, and feed thy Bhee i Mason. 0:27 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove Browne. 173 Come, guilty sinners, come a:-. I see Anon. 84G Come hither, all ye weary soui.v Watts. 193 Come, Holy Ghost, come from on high Reed. 878 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove Watts. 174 Come, Holy Spirit, calm my mind Burder. 797 Come, Holy Spirit, come Hart. 796 Come, humble sinner, in whose breast E. Jones. 216 Come in, thou blessed of the Lord ! Kelly. 920 Come, let our mournful songs record Watts, 123 Come, let us join our cheerful songs Watts. 136 Come, let us join our souls to God Montgomery, alt. 926 Come, let us lift our voices high Watts. 140 Come, let us now our honors bring MHlsAQ'21 Come, Lord, and warm each languid heart Steele. 745 Come, O thou King of all thy saints Id. 707 Come, O my soul, in sacred lays Blacklock. 771 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare .« Newton. 265 Commit thou all thy griefs ,.... J.Wesley. . 891 Day of judgment, day of wonders . 732 Dearest of all the nam - ab >ve Watts. Dearest Savior, help thy Bervant Tbpladtfs Col. Dear Friend of friendless sinners, hear R.HM. Dear Jeans, let thy pitying eye Village Hymns* 417 Dear Jesus, prostrate at thy feet ...Stennett. Dear Lord, my best desires fulfil Cowper. 435 Dear refuge of my weary soul Mrs. Steele. 308 Dear Savior, if these lambs should Btray Hyde. 654 I) jar Savior, when my thoughts recall..' Steele, 214 Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear....; New/on. 597 Deep are the wounds which sin has made St '■ . 16S Delay nor, delay not, 0 sinner, draw Duncan. Depth of mercy, can there be C.Westty, 413 Do not 1 love thee, 0 my Lord Doddridge* 385 Draw near, 0 Son of God, draw near C, Wt ttey, 561 Dread SoWeign, let my ev'ning song Watts. 640 EARLY, my God, without delay 11. 504 Earth has engrossed my love too long Id. 739 Bat, drink, in memory of your friend N, York Col, 520 Enslav'd by sin and bound in chains Steele, 322 Equip me for the war ( \ Wi sley. 562 Eire the blue heavens were stretch'd abroad Watts, (.>0 Eternal and immortal Kins; Williams* Psal. Eternal God, almighty cause Id, 1N Eternal power, whose high abode Watts, 13 Eternal Source of ev'ry joy Doddridgt . Eternal Spirit, source of light Pres. Davies, 181 Eternal Spirit, 'twas thy breath Scott. 1 Eternal Spirit, we confess Waits, 172 Eternity is just at hand Steele, 2 12 Bternity, terrific word 7V. Risi, 245 Kv'rv fallen soul, by sinning 321 Kv'ry moment brings me nearer Wingrove. 475 Exalted high, at God's right hand Duncan. 746 Exert thy pow'r, thy rights maintain Voke. FAIN would my soul with wonder brace Knight. 489 Pair shines the morning Btar Heginbotharn, 811 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss Turner. Par from these narrow scenes of night Steele. 999 Par Prom affliction, toil and care Village Hymns, -~>77 Par from my thoughts, vain world, be gone Watts. 490 Par from the world, 0 Lord, 1 flee • Cowper. Far from thy fold, 0 God, my feet Tatlock, 304 Father! at thy call I come..., Stennett, 256 Fatner ol'Jieav n, whose love Bickersteth. .s<>~> Father, in whom we li\ries shine Watts. 56 Father, I blew thy gentle hand Id. 459 Father of faithful Abra'm hear W Father of glory, to thy name Watts* 41 Father of mercies, bow thine ear ? Beddome* Father of mercies, in thy house Doddridge* Father of mercies, God of love Raffles. 282 Father of mercies, in thy word Mrs. Steele. 3 Father, Son, and ir.»ly Ghost C.Wesley. 441 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Rippon't Col. 765 Finn was my health, my day was bright Watts. 679 Flung to the heedless winds Luther, altered. 900 For ;: ilPd to part Kenn. 651 F.»r ever blessed be the Lord Watts. 176 Fountain of mercy, God of love Psalmist. \KY.\ Friend after friend departs Montgo m ery. 1 in 1 1 Frequent the day of God returns ;>V From all who dwell below the skies ''> 'From Calvary's sacred mountain 8. S. Schmucker. 898 Fi om deep distress to thee I pray Mills- Luther. 70 From ev'ry earthly pleasure Lyric Gems. 9 1 3 From ev'ry stormy wind that blows //. Stowett. 790 From Greenland's icy mountains Heber. 537 ! From God, my Lord and Savior Tr. Helnibold. 341 From his low bed of mortal dust CoUyer. 717 From this world's joys and senseless Montgomery. 747 GIVE thanks to God most high Watts. 110 Give to our God immortal praise Id. 46 Give to the Father praise 7(7.1007 Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame Watts. 22 Give to the winds thy fears J. Wesley. 11 Give me the wings of faith to rise Watts. 8G9 Glorious things of thee are spoken Wewton. 533 Glory be to God on high X.Yurk Col. 49 Glory to God, the Father's name Heber. 806 Glory to God, who reigns above Needham. 102 Glory to thee, my God, this night Kenn. 631 id the Savior's grace proclaim Waits. 544 Go, friends of Jesus, and proclaim Voice. 543 Go, holy book, thou word divine 978 Go through the gates, 'tis God commands 549 Go to dark Gethaemane uontgoi j Go to the grave in all thy glorious prime I, l. 904 I Go to thy rest, my child /- j Go watch and pray, thou canst not Spir. Songs. 815 j Go, ye heralds ^l' salvation Baldwin. 550 God is a spirit, just and wise Watts. 29 God is the refuge of his saints Id. 71 Gol is my strong salvation Montgomery. 856 644 1XDEX OF FIRST WQi God is my li.srht never my soul MiUs-Hi God moves in a mysterious way God, my supporter and my hope ' God of eternity, from thee Doddridge. 705 God of mercy, hear our pray'r Campbell. God of my Life, look gently down Watts, 674 God of my life, to thee...." C. Wesley. God of my life, to thee* belong God of my life, to thee I call Cowjx r. God of my life, whosi pow'r \feth. Hymns. 469 God of my mercy and my praise Watts, lift 0 id of mercy! G id of grace God <»f(»ur lives, thy constant care X. Yoi God of the morning, at whose voire Watts. 013 ( I nl, to correct the world N. Grace, 'tis a charming sound Doddridge. 316 Gracious spirit, love divine Siocker. 1 beat God, accept our songs of praise Badden. Great God, as season- disappear Campbell's Col. Great God, at whose all-powerful call Doddridge, Great God, before thy mercy-seat Beddome. 831 i rreat God, how infinite art thou Watts. 29 Great God. indulge my humble claim Id. Great God, in vain man's narrow view Kippers. 19 Great God! my early rows to thee 619 Great God, now condescend Fellows. Great God, the nations of the earth Condei . Great God, to what a glorious height Watts. 810 ( hreat God, to thee my evening song Steele. 945 Great God, we sing that mighty hand i . 607 Great God, what do I see and hear TV. Ringwaldt. ( treat I »o anointed Montgomery. 777 Happy is he whose early years Watts. Happy th" heart where graces reign Id. Happy the hours, the golden days Id- Happy the man whose wishes climb V". York Col. 372 Hark! from on high a solemn voice lb. 722 Hark ! from the tombs a doleful sound Watts. 7»>1 Hark! 'tis OUT h«-av'nly 1 LC6 Uuddridyc. 143 INDEX OP FIRST LINES. 645 flark! 'tis the Savior's voice I hear Smith. 192 Hark, my soul, it is the Lord Oowper. 387 Hark! the glad Bound, the Savior Doddridge. L05 Hark ! the song of Jubilee Montgomery. 530 Hark ! the voice of love and mere? Evans. L39 Bark! what celestial notes Salisbury Col. {Q4 Hark ! what triumphant strains are these 531 Hasten, O sinner, to be wise Fawcett. 218 Hoar what the voice from heav'n proclaims Watts. 725 Hear us, () Lord, in time of need Psalm xx. 970. Hearts of stone, relent, relent C. Wesley, ^41 He dies, the friend of sinners dies Watts. 144 He lives, the great Redeemer lives Mrs. Steele. 789 Hell! 'tis a word of dreadful sound Brown. 750 Here, at thy cross, my dying Lord Watts. 132 Here, ar thy table, Lord, we meet Stennett. 52o Here, in thy name, eternal God Montgomery. 594 High in yonder realms of light Raffles. 748 High let us swell our tuneful notes N.York Col. 108 Hither, ye faithful, haste Sir B. Grant. 779 Holy and reverend is the name Needliam. 28 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness Toplady. 180 Holy Ghost, with light divine Reed. 795 Hosanna to the Son Watts. 135 Hosanna to the royal Son Id. 347 Hosanna with a cheerful sound Id. 615 How are thy servants blest, 0 Lord Addison. 81 How beauteous are their feet Watts. 351 How blest the sacred tie that binds Mrs. Barbauld. 4:i3 How blest the righteous when he dies Id. 986 How condescending and how kind Watts. 131 How do thy mercies close me round C. Wesley. 467 How did my heart rejoice to hear Watts. 769 How firm a foundation, ye saints of. Kirkham. 874 How great, how terrible, that God Dames* 733 How happy, gracious Lord, are we C. Wesley. 382 How happy is the pilgrim's lot J. Wesley. 451 How happy are the young who hear Logan. 950 How long shall death, the tyrant, reign Watts. I'M) How lost was my condition Newton. 169 How lowly, how divinely sweet Steels, d'.'l How oft, alas! this wretched heart II. 414 How pleasing is the voice Dwight. 934 How sad and awful is my state Cenniek. 20') How shall the young secure their heart- Watts 9 How short and hasty is our life Id. 224 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds Newton. ; i T - 5 How sweetly llow'd the gospel sound Bowring. 780 How tedious and tasteless the hours Newton. 380 How vain are all things here below Watts. 222 How various and how new Stennett. 36] How vast is the tribute I owe N.York Cut. 678 046 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. [AND my house will serve the Lord 0. Wtsl I ask'd the Lord that I night grow Newton. -14") [f human kindness meets return YoeZ. If 'tis sweet to mingle where S< led Hymns.1005 I hear a voice that comes from far Kelly. I know that my Redeemer lives Medley. L58 ['11 praise my Maker whilst 1 Waits. 17 [ love the Lord! but all! how far 1 love the Lord ; he heard my cries Watts. I love thy Zion, Lord Dr. Dioight. I love to steal awhile away Brown. I'm not asham'd to own my Lord Waits. I mine Eheneier raise Fawcett. 644 In evil long I took delight N( wton. 197 In vain the world's alluring smile In glad amazement, Lord, I stand Doddridge. 54 In sleep's serene oblivion laid Hawkesworth. 617 In songs of sublime adoration and praise Reece's Sel. 319 In sweet exalted strains B. Francis* In the floods of tribulation N. /' In thy great name, 0 Lord, we com ■ Hoskins, In vain 1113- fancy strives to paint Wewton. 719 In vain opposing nations rage V.Yark Col. 686 In vain would boasting reason rind 315 Indulgent Father, by whose care Loud. Ev. Mag. 634 Indulgent Father, how divine Village Hymns. 51 Indulgent God, to thee I raise Francis. 365 Lid ul gent God, to thee Ave pray Griffin's Sel. 541 Indulgent sov'reign of the skies Doddridg< . Infinite grace! and can it be Tucker. 1 now have found for hope of heaven MiUs-Rothe. 357 I saw beyond the tomb Dwight. 237 I send the joys of earth away Watts. 3 10 I -raid, in ancient days ( 'owpt r. 170 I thirst, but not as once I did ( vwpi r. 420 I thirst, thou wounded Land* of God ../. \\'< iley. 384 J was a groveling creature one1 Cowper. I would, but cannot sing Newton. 291 I would not live alway; 1 ask not to stay Muhlenberg. JEHOVAH'S -rare, how full, how free Hoskins. 189 Jehovah God, thy gracious pow'r Dr. Thompson. ~ i'\ Jerusalem, my happy home Montgomery. 749 Jesus, and shall it ever be Gregg. 442 Jesus, full of all compassion D. Turner. Jesus, help thy fallen creature , -ITS Jasus, I my cross have taken (Irani. 92a Jesus, if still tie- same thou art ( '. Wesley. 276 Jesus, if still thou art to-day Id. 211 Jesus invites his saints Watts. 516 Id. 5 17 Jesus, in thy transporting nam- Steele. 330 . lover of my soul C. Wesley. 107 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 647 Jesus mv all to heaven ia gone Cennick. 449 Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace Doddridge. 666 Jesus, my Savior and my God Stennett* 41.. Jesus, my Savior, Brother, Friend C.Wesley. Jesus, my strength, my hope Id. --. our triumphant head V.York Col, 152 jesus, save my dying soul hall reign where'er the bod Watts. Jesus, to thy wounds I fly C.Wesley. 850 Jesus, thy blood and righl J.Wesley 867 9, thou dear redeeming Lord G.Wesley 495 j, thy blessings are not few Watts. 201 Jesus, thy boundless love to me C. Wesley. 381 a, thy wandering sheep behold Id. 55€ Join all the glorious names Watts. 332 Joy to the world, the Lord is come Id. 107 Judgment comes, that day of mourning... Mills' Dies Irce. 990 Just o'er the grave I hung Dwighi. 075 KI N I )RED and friends, and I "dlcuje Hym ns. 551 Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake Newton. 047 LADEX with guilt and full of fears Dr. Watts. 11 Lamb of God, for sinners slain 279 ' Lamb of God, we fall before thee 336 Let all the heathen" writers join Watts. i Let all who truly bear C.Wtshij. 51c 'Let av'rice borne from shore to shore StennetL 4 L"t carnal minds the world pursue Newton. 307 irth and lx-av'n agree C.Westeij. Let ev'ry ear attend Watts. 188 Let others boast how strong they be LI. 75 Let Pharisees of high esteem Id. 431 Let the high heav'ns your songs invite N.York Cot. 01 Let th»' whole race of creatures lie Watts. 65 Let thoughtless thousands choose the road Hoskins. Let /ion's watchmen all awake ; Life is ;i span, a fleeting hour Steele. 714 Life is the time to serve the Lord Watts. :M7 L'ft not thou the wailing voice Do L»! he comes, with clouds rig Oliver, 731 a pleasing sight N.York t 18 I live I'll bless thy nam.* Watts. iLock up, ye saints, with sweet surprise 916 Lord, all t am is known to the" Watts. Lord, cause thy face on us to shine 902 Lord, at thy feet I prostrate fall Cennick. -71 Lord, ;it thy feet in dust 1 lie 8 Lord, at thy table ] behold oil Lord, didst thou die. but not for me Cruitenden. Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Burder. 7oi2 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint 943 Lord, how delightful 'tis to see Watts, 639 648 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Lord, T am pain'd, but I resign Waffs. 672 Lord, 1 am thine, entirely thine Davies. 590 Lord, I am vile, conceiv'a in sin Watts. l!o4 Lord, I cannot let thee go Newton. 440 Lord, I would spread my sore distress Watt . Lord, let thy goodness lead our land Pratt's Col. (.'7l Lord, in the days of youth DobelVs Col. 071 Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear Watts. 942 Lord of my life, 0 may thy praise ,...Mrs. Steele. 616 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray ..tip. Ps.& /[//nut*. 576 Lord of hosts, to thee we raise Montgomery. 929 Lord of the Sabbath and its light 937 Lord of the Sabbath, hear our vows Doddridge. 505 Lord of the worlds above Watts. 500 Lord, send thy word, and let it fly Gibbons. Lord, thou hast searched and seen me Waits. 25 Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray.. Id. 642 Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand Id. 502 Lord, we come before thee now Hammond. 497 Lord, we confess our numerous faults Watts. Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I /(/. 94 Lord, what our ears have heard Lord, what was man when made at first Watts. (.»2 Lord, when together here we meet Lord, when we cast our eyes abroad DobelVs Col. Love divine, all love excelling C. Wesley. 423 Love divine, how sweet the sound Leeds Col. 391 MAJESTIC sweetness sits enthroned Stennrt Maker of all things, mighty Lord Abrid. '.Mil Man has a soul of vast desires Watts. 225 May the grace of Christ, our Savior Newton. 757 Men of God, go take your stations Kelly. Mercy, O thou Son of David Nippon's Ap. Methinks the last great day is conn1 Needham. 734 Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints 997 .Mistaken souls that dream of heav'n Watts. ."'Jo Must friends and kindred droop and die Id. 71" My barns are full, my stores increase Newton. 219 My brethren, from my heart beloy'd Dr. (Hibbons. 563 My country, 'tis of thee S.F.Smith. 972 My dear Redeemer, and my Lord Watts. 114 My drowsy pow'rs, why Bleep ye so Id. 410 My Father] cheering name N.York Col. 428 My flying years, time urges on 056 My former hopes are fled .: Cowper. 264 My God, and is thy table spread Doddridge. 526 My God, hew endless is thy love Wafts. 012 My d, my life, my love Id. 55 M \ God, my portion, and my love Id. 286 My God, permil me no! to be Id. 426 My < J d. the spring of all my joys Id. 472 My God, thy boundless love Hannah More. 33 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 649 My God, thy service well demands Doddridge, 682 My gracious, loving Lord 278 My hope, my all, my Savior thou Metk. Col. 331 My hope, my portion, and my God N.York Col. 175 My rising soul, with strong desires Beddome. 383 My son-- shall bless the Lord of all Coirpcr. Ill My soul doth magnify the Lord Village Hymns. 363 My soul, repeat his praise Watts. 36 My bouI, the awful hour will come N.York Col. 677 My soul, be on thy guard Heath. 463 My soul lies cleaving to the dust Watts. 973 My soul, the minutes haste away Brown. 233 My spirit looks to God alone Watts. 473 NO, I'll repine at death no more Watts. 727 Nor eye hath seen nor ear hath heard Id. 742 Not all the blood of beasts Id. 320 Not all the nobles of the earth Stennett. 368 Not by the law of innocence Watts. 318 Not from relentless fate's dark womb Id. 73 Not from the dust affliction grows Id. 458 Not to the terrors of the Lord Id. 744 Now begin the heav'nly theme RLppon. 350 Now be that sacrifice surveyed N.York Col. 142 Now, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 659 Now from the altar of our hearts Hoskias. 637 Now I resolve with all my heart Mrs, Steele. 917 Now in the heat of youthful blood Watts. 653 Now is the accepted time Dobell. 182 Now is the day of grace Select Hymns. 826 Now is the time, the accepted hour Coivper. 230 Nowr let our hearts conspire to D. Bradberry. 667 Now let the Father and the Son Watts. 761 Now let our drooping hearts revive Doddridge. 578 Now let us raise our cheerful strains Steele. 159 Now to the great and sacred Three Ch. Psalmist.1009 Now to the Father, God, who gave us Mills.1020 Now th" shades of night are gone Village Hymns. 623 Now we hail the happy dawning lb. 586 O BLESS the Lord, my soul Watts. 53 0 come, thou great and gracious power 865 0 could 1 find, from day to day 379 0 could I find some peaceful bow'r Harrison. 401 0 could I speak the matchless worth Medley. 326 0 for a faith that will not shrink Bathurst. 866 0 for a glance of heaVnly day Hart, 253 0 for a heart to praise my God C. Wesley. 251 0 for that tenderness of heart CWesley, 250 Oft in danger, oft in woe H. K.White. 924 O God, our help in ages past Watts. 959 O God, look down from heav'n Reynolds- Luther. 965 O God of Jacob, by whose hand Logan. 437 O God of Zion, from thy throne Rippon'sCol. 579 650 INDEX OF FIRS! LINES. 0 gracious Lord, whose mercies rise 0r>5 0 nappy day that fixM my choice Doddridge. 0 happy soul, that lives on high Watts, 369 0 Holy Ghost, descend, we pray Reynolds-Sckxrmer. 794 0 in the morn of life, when youth. Epis. Col. 953 0 let my trembling soul be still Bowrmg. 816 0 Lord, another day is flown //. K. While. 0 Lord, my God, in mercy turn hi. 266 0 Lord, our languid souls inspire Newton. 493 0 Lord, and shall our fainting souls T. Scott. (.'l L 0 Lord, thy heav'nly grace impart Oberlin. 927 0 Lord, uphold us by thy word Reynolds- Lutker. 966 0 Lord, our God, arise Wardlaw. 881 0 love, beyond conception great 847 0 love divine, how sweet thou art C. Wesley. 0 let our thoughts and wishes fly Steele. 993 0 let me now repent C. Wesley. 249 0 let me now repent LI. 252 0 my soul, what means this sadness Fawcett. 399 Once more we meet to pray 908 O pour thy Spirit from on high 900 0 sacred head, now wounded Alexander* Gerhardt. 0 Sion's King, we suppliant bow 0 Spirit of the living God Montgomery. 804 0 that I had a thousand voices Mills-Mentzer. 43 0 that I had a seraph's fire Kent. 340 O that I knew the secret place Waits. 378 O that I were as heretofore C. li 'esley. 4 1 8 O that I were as heretofore C.H\ esley. 557 O that my load of sin were gone O. Wesley. 4l!4 O that the Comforter would come 803 O that the Lord would guide my ways II ratts. 179 O that the Lord's salvation A//A . O the delights, the hoav'nly joys Watts. 740 O the delights, the heav nly joys hi. L60 O thou, before whose gracious throne Evans's Col. O thou, from whom all goodness Haweis. 0 thou God of my salvation C. Wesley. •") I 1 O thou that dost in secret see 284 0 thou that hoar'st when sinners cry Watts. 'SI') O thou thai nearest pray'r Campbell. 802 () thou who this mysterious bread 519 0 thou whose beams, serenely bright CoUyer. L62 O thou whose tender mercy hears Steeh, . Our God is true, them he will ne'er \lills-Liebich. o what a pleasure 'tis to see , Cheater. ('><'>'.) () what amazing words of grace Medley. L91 O when wilt thou, my Savior !><> .*;<»1 «) Zion, when I think of thee Kelly. I i^ O'er those gloomy hills of darkness P.WiUiams. Of all the joys we mortals know Watts. 390 Of him who did salvation bring Psalm. German. Oft as the bell, with solemn toll Newton. 699 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 0-")l 0 could I find from day to day Village Hymns. 0 for a ''loser walk with God < rowp r. 416 0 for a thousand tongues to Bing. C.Wesley, 337 0 how divine, how sw set the joj VegeJAa/w. 0 if my soul wore form'd for woe Watts. O may the power which melts the rock Newton. O that the Lord would hear my cry Village Hymns. 302 0 turn, great Ruler of the skies MerHck. 0 what stupendous mercy shines Rippon. 661 0 where shall rest he found tyntgomery. Omnipresent God, whose aid (i.iii On Jordan's stormy hanks 1 stand Stemiett. 470 On Judah's plains as shepherds sat *.,.Heber. 1<>:; On Tabor's top the Savior stands Collyer. ~>\ On the brink of fiery ruin Sivain. 358 On the mountain's top appearing Kelly. 585 On thee, each morning, 0 my God Kipp. 940 On thee, great Ruler of the skies 688 On Thibet's Bnow-capt mountains 882 On this sweet morn my Lord arose Berridr/e. G2G Onee more, before we part Griffin's Sel. 750 Once more my eyes behold the day Knight. Gil Once more, my soul, the rising day Watts. 614 Once more we keep the sacred day DobelUs Col. G70 One there is, above all others Newton. 165 Our country is Immanuel's ground Mrs. Barbcnild. 454 Our days, alas! our mortal days Watts. 223 Our Father, thron'd above the sky Scott. 394 Our heavenly Father, hear Montgomery. 875 Our Lord is risen from tin; dead C. Wesley, loo Our Sabbaths come so welcome on 625 Our souls by love together knit Miller. 897 souls with pleasing wonder view WattsA .'15 Our shatter'd bark on boist'rous seas Madan's Col. 962 PARENT of good! thy works "of might 57 Pardon'd through redeeming grace 512 Paschal Lamb, by Gfod appointed Braithwaite' s CoL 171 Peace be on this house bestow' d 648 Peace! the welcome sound proclaim K.York Col, 693 People of the living God Montgomery. '.'In Pity the nations, 0 our God N. York CoL 5'_7 Plunged in a gulf of dark despair Waits. 349 Poor, weak and worthless though I am Newton. L66 Poor, wilder'd weeping heart mM Praise the God of all creation Ch. Psalmist.lOlZ Praise God from whom all blessings flow Eenn.lQ0& Praises happy land, Jehovah's name N.Yorl Praise ye Jehovah, with anthems of '/' . 17 Praise ye' the Lord, who reigns above Y. . L09 Prav'r is the soul's sincere desire )[<>nf<'>2 Savior, canst thou love a traitor Aldridge's CoL 270 Savior, visit thy plantation Vewton. 580 Savior, Father, Brother, Friend >7(» Savior, when in dust, to thee Grant. 792 Say, sinner, hath a voice within Hydi . Say, should we search the globe Rippon's CoL 968 See, from Zion's sacred mountain Kelly. L96 See, gracious God, before thy throne Steele. 691 See how many, lately bowing See how the rising sun Scott. 618 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand Doddridge. 509 See the eternal Judge descending Cleland's Hymn*. 737 See what a living stone Watts. 148 Self-righteous souls on works rely DobelVs Col. 317 Servants of Christ, his truth who know Uandaff. 901 Servant of God, well done Montgomery. 905 Shall atheists dare insult the cross Watts. L2 Shall man, O God (.flight and life Dwight. 989 Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear Doddridge. 570 Shepherd of Israel, thou didst lead Village Hymns. 554 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep :..,. Doddridge. 572 Shepherd of souls, if thou indeed 559 Show pity, Lord, () Lord, forgive Watts. -, \ Shine, mighty God, on Zion shine Watts. Shine On our souls, eternal God N. York Col* !• ep Eput. Sinners] the voice of God regard Fawcett. 243 Sinners, this solemn truth regard Hoskins. 215 Sinners, turn, why will ye die? C.Wesley, 824 Sinners, will yon scorn the message? Ulen, L87 er, thou wast mild and lovely s'. F. Smith. Smote hy the law, I'm justly slain Sf,-<>,i Soldiers of Christ, arise C. Wesley. \ 1"> times a light surprises Cowper. 853 Some seraph, lend your heav'nly tongue Watts. 15 • of immortal praise belong /'/. 27 - of praise the angels sang Montgomery. 77<> »' of eternal joy divine > i le. 281 in the grave my flesh shall rest MUls-Knapp. Sovereign Ruler, Lord of all Raffles. eign Ruler of the skies Dr. Ryland. 429 Spirit, leave thy house of clay Montgomery. 716 Spirit of truth, on this thy day N.York Col. 793 Spirit of holiness, look down Bathurst. 800 Spirit divine, attend our pray'r Reed. Stand up, my soul, shake on thy fears Watts. 411 Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay C.Wesley. 228 Stern winter throws his icy chains Steele. GOG sinner, stop and think Newton. 240 down, my thoughts, that used to Watts. 247 Stretch'd on the cross, the Savior dies Steele. 125 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted Kelly, l?6 Strive, first of all, thyself to know Supreme High Priest, the pilgrim's light o*:0 Sure the blest Comforter is nigh Steele. 177 sm'ryofthy grace Watts. 34 i is the scene where Christians die Barbauld. 7-4 I is tie' thought, the promise sweet >72 t is the work, my Goo, my Kin-- Watts. 506 r the moments, rich in blessing Robinson. 314 Sweet was the time when first 1 felt Newton. TEACH me the measure of my days Wafts. 702 Tell me no more of earthly toys Harrison. 443 Thanks for mercies past receive V. Jo/// Col. That awful hour will Boon appear Mrs. Steele. 7<>-l That warning voice, <> sinner, bear The busy scenes of day are fled '.'17 The Christian naviga 4o7 The darken'.]