f F^5.'e20 e:v1^4i 4 ^'''"^/^ .^. JUN821936 ^. HYMNA CHURCHES AND SUNDAY-SCHOOLS ,^/ AuGusTANA Synod. ROCK ISLA^-D. ILL. LUTHERAR AtTGUSTANA BOOK (JONCEKN. Copyrighted 1899. CONTENTS. Page. ORDER OF SERVICE : I. Sunday-School 9 II. Morning vService 15 III. Holy Commlnion 22, 27 IV. Evening Service 37 HYMNS: I. The Church Year. Advent 43 Christmas 58 New Tear 78 Epiphany 89 Lent 99 Easter 125 Ascension 140 Pentecost 148 Trinity Sunday 158 II. The Christian Life. Worship 167 The Church 225 The Word 252 Baptism... 260 The Lord's Supper.. 264 Repentance 277 Faith and Justification 295 Sanctification 31'8 Death and Resurrection 364 Judgment 376 Eternity 380 IH. Doxologies 404 ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. I. ORDER FOR OPENING. After singing an appropriate Hymn, the School standing, the Superintendent shall say: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Oh, come^let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for He is our God. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Then the Superintendent and the School together shall say: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness: according unto the mul- titude of Thy tender mercies blot out my ^transgressions. AVash me throroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and re- new a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence ; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free Spirit. The School shall sing: -^ ^ '^-i^- ^S rr J# ^ --'- ^^r- feggrgg i -i=^r Glory be to the Father, and | to the | Son, || and I to the | Holy | Ghost: |1 as it was in the beginning, is now, and | ever shall be, || world* without I end. A- 1 men. 11 11 Then the Superintendent shall say the folloicing Collect, or some other Collect appropriate to the day: Grant us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Heavenly Father, a steadfast faith in Jesns Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and to all our fellowmen, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The School shall Ring : m^ Then the Superintendent and the School responsively shall read the Bible Lesson. After the reading of the Lesson, the Superintendent and the School together shall say the Apostles' Creed. I beheve in God theFather Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His onl3' Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried ; He descended into hell ; The third day He rose again from the dead : He ascended into heav- en, And sitteth on the right hand of God the 12 Father Almighty ; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I helieve in the Holy Ghost; The holy Christ- ian Church, the Communion of Saints; The forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body ; and the Life everlasting. Amen. Then, the School sitting, a Hymn shall be sung, after which the Class Instruction shall begin. II. ORDER FOR CLOSING. The Class Instruction ended, and the School having been called to order, a Lesson Review, or Questions on the Catechism may follow, after which all necessary Announcements shall be made. A Hymn having been sung, the Superintendent, the School standing, shall say the following General Prayer {Instead of this Prayer a free Prayer may be used): O Lord our God, most loving and merciful Savior, Tvho didst call little children to come unto Thee, and didst lay Thy hands upon them, look upon us we humbly beseech Thee, and bless us Thy children, dedicated to Thy service in holj^ Baptism. Bestow upon us Thy saving grace, and make us to remember our Creator in the days of our youth. Teach us the fear of God which is the beginning of wis- dom. Bless, O Lord, the instruction which we have received this hour, and grant that Thy precious Word may be so grafted into our hearts as to bring forth the fruits of righteous- ness to the honor and glory of Thy name. 13 Teach us truly to believe in Thee, to love Thee ATitli all our heart, to worship Thee and give Thee thanks, to obey Thy commandments, to reverence Thy holy Name and Word, and to serve Thee faithfully all the days of our lives. Be gracious unto all of us here before Thee. Preserve us from all danger, and deliver us from the power of the evil one and from the wickedness that is in the world. Defend us by day and by night. Unite us in the bonds of Christian love, and receive us at last unto Thj'self in Thy heavenly kingdom. These and all things else necessary for us, and for the whole Church, we humbly beg in the Name and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Tbee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Then the Superintendent and the School together shall say: Our Father, who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil ; for Thine is the king- dom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Superintendent shall say: Let us thank and praise the Lord. 14 The School shall sing: i=i=a- N=^=i ^;: T~l f~ W~P :p=^ I i-r Glo-ry be to Thee, O Lord! Hal-le-lu .1 J 1 1 J^ 1 , ! ! ,k I The Superintendent shall say: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be Tv^ith you all. (Amen). The School shall sinp: S! J — V tt I -^^^ -^—f5>- t-r I A - men ! A I I men! m^ » g: I -^- £ -^y p » I MORNING SERVICE. The Service shall begin with a Hymn appropriate to the day. The Minister having in the meantime advanced to the Altar, shall turn to the Congregation and proceed thus: Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. The Lord is in His holy temple; His throne is in heaven. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a humble and broken spirit. He heareth the supplications of those who truly repent and inclineth to their prayers. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace and con- fess our sins. The Minister, together with the Congregation, shallpray: We poor miserable sinners, conceived and born in sin, with all our heart confess unto Thee, holy and righteous God, merciful Father, that we, in manifold ways during all our life, have offended against Thee. AYe have not loved Thee above all things, nor our neighbor as ourselves. Against Thee and Thy holy commandments have we sinned by thought, word, and deed, and we humbly acknowledge before Thee that, according to Thy justice and our sins, we have deserved eternal con- demnation. But Thou, Heavenly Father, hast promised to receive with tender mercy all penitent sinners, who return unto Thee and with living faith flee for refuge to Thy fatherlj^ compassion and to the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ. Their transgressions Thou wilt not regard, nor impute unto them their sins. 16 Relying upon Thy promise, we poor sinners confidently beseech Thee to be merciful and gracious unto us and forgive us all our sins to the praise and glory of Thy holy Name. May the Almighty, Everlasting God, in His infinite mercy and for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, forgive all our sins, and grant us grace that we may amend our lives, and finally with Him obtain eternal life. Amen. The Minister and the Congregation, standing, shall sing: Lord, have mercy upon us I Christ, have mercy upon us ! Lord, have mercy upon us ! Then shall the Minister sing or say: Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men. The Congregation shall sing, the Minister turning to the Altar: All glory be to God on high, AVho hath our race befriended ! To us no harui shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended ; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again ; Oh, thank Him for His goodness. Or- AVe praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, Heav- enly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ: O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the w^orld, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at tlie right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou onlv art holy; Thou only art the 17 Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Hcly Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Or We praise Thee, Tve worship Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Al- mighty! O Lord, the Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ ! Holy Ghost, Spirit of grace and of truth and of peace! Amen. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: The Lord be with you. The Congregation shall sing: And with thy spirit. Then the Minister shall say: Let us pray. The Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say the following Collect, or another Collect appropriate to the day: GENERAL COLLECT. Grant us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Heavenly Father, a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and to all our fellowmen; thiough Jesus Christ our Lord. The Congregation shall sing: Amen. Then the Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall read the Epistle for the day, saying: The Epistle for i^here he shall name the day) is written in the Chapter of , beginning at the verse. The Epistle ended, the Congregation, sitting, shall sing an ap- propriate Hymn. The Hymn ended, the Minister shall con- tinue: Lift Up your hearts unto the Lord and hear the Gospel for the day as it is written in the 18 Chapter of St , beginning at the verse. Here the Congregation shall arise. The Gospel ended, the Min- ister and the Congregation shall say the Apostles^ Creed. I believe in God the Fatlier Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The holy Chris- tian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins ; The Resurrection of the body ; And the Life everla^sting. Amen. nere a Selection by the Choir may be sung. Then shall follovj an appropriate Hymn. In the meantime the Minister siiall enter the pulpit. THE SERMON. The Sermon ended, the Minister shall say: Praised be the Lord, and blessed to all eter- nity, Who, by His Word has comforted, in- structed, and admonished us. May His Holy Spirit confirm the Word in our hearts that we be not forgetful hearers, but daily increase in faith, hope, love, and patience unto the end, and be saved through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Here the Announcements may be made, after which the Minister shall say: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the B^oly Ghost be with you all. Amen. 19 Or The God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while; make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Then shall the Congregation sing a short Hymn, during which the offerings sJiall be made. Then the Minister, in the viean- time having gone before the Altar, shall turn to the Congre- gation and sing or say: ■ The Lord be with you. The Congregation, standing, shall say: And Avith thy spirit. The Minister shall say {Instead of the following General Pray- er, during Lent or on special occasions, the Litany may be used): Let us pray (the minister turning to the Altar): Almighty and Everlasting God, the Crea.tor and Preserver of all things, we implore Thee that Thou wouldst be gracious unto us for the sake of Jesus Christ, and that Thou wouldst not remember our sins ! Sanctify and guide us with Thy Holy Spirit and give us grace that me may lead a holy life according to Thy Word! Gather, strengthen, and pre- serve Thy Church through the Word and the holy Sacraments ! Have mercy, O Lord, on all the nations that sit in darkness and the shadow of death, and cause the saving and life-giving light of Thy Gospel to shine gra- ciously upon them. Bless those who are now assem- ^. , bled to deliberate concerning the For Synod^cal ^.^ij^re of Thy Church, SO that Conference their couuscls uiav further Thv Meetings. ^j^^,^. ^^^^ ^j^^ Upbuilding of Thy kingdom among us. 20 Grant also health and prosperity to all in authority, especially to the President [and Congress] of the United states, the Governor [and Legislature] of this Common wealth, and to all our Judges and Magistrates; and endue them with grace to rule after Thy good pleas- ure, to the maintenance of righteousness, and to the hindrance and punishment of wicked- ness, that w^e Hiay lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty. Cause also the needful fruits of the earth to prosper, and bless all lawful occupations. Sanctify and bless O Lord, our homes; keep the baptized chil- dren in Thy covenant and give all parents and teachers grace to nurture them in Thy fear. May Thy blessing rest on all institutions of learning, and make them nurseries for Thy kingdom. Remember graciously our Cat- echumens, and grant unto them a CatecZmens. f^^^ understanding and Sincere faith that they as Thy disciples may continue faithful in Thy truth. Bless also the guests at Thy holy For table, in order that they may be Communion, strengthened in faith and love and the hope of eternal life. Help and comfort the sick and poor, the af- flicted and dying! Graciously protect all widow^s and orphans ; support us in our last hour, and after the close of this corruptible life, vouchsafe unto us eternal blessedness through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. The Congregation shall sing: Amen. 21 The Minister shall continue: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as Ave forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for- ever. Amen. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: Let US thank and praise the Lord. The Congregation shall sing: Glory be to Thee, O Lord ! Halleluj ah ! Halleluj ah ! H alleluj ah ! Then shall the Minister say: Bow your hearts to God, and receive the benediction. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holj^ Ghost. Amen. The Congregation shall sing: Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! The Service shall close with silent prayer. THE HOLY COMMUNION, "Without the Full Morning Service. The Service shall begin tvith a suitable Hymn. The Minister standing before the Altar, shall turn to the Congregation and say: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Here shall follow an appropriate Address, closing with the Con- fession of Sins, as follows: We poor miserable sinners, conceived and born in sin, with all our heart confess unto Thee, holy and righteous God, merciful Father, that we, in manifold ways during all our life have offended against Thee. We have not loved Thee above all things, nor our neighbor as ourselves. Against Thee and Thy holy commandments have we sinned by thought, word and deed, and we humbly acknowledge before Thee that, according to Thy justice and our sins, we have deserved eternal condemna- tion. But Thou, Heavenly Father, hast promised to receive ^vith tender mercy all penitent sinners, who return unto Thee and with li^ang faith flee for refuge to Thy fatherly compassion and to the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ. Their transgressions Thou wilt not regard, nor impute unto them their sins. Relying upon Thy promise, ^^e poor sianers confidently beseech Thee to be merciful and gracious unto us and forgive us all our sins to the praise and glory of Thy Holy Name. 23 Then the Minister, standing , shall pronounce the Absolution: If this be your sincere confession, and if with, penitent hearts yon earnestly desire the for- giveness of your sins for the sake of Jesus Christ, God, according to His promise, forgiv- eth you all your sins ; and I, by the authority of God's Word and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, announce to you that God, through His grace hath forgiven all your sins: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. After the Absolution the Minister shall say: Let us pray : We render unto Thee heartfelt thanks that Thou hast forgiven our sins, and v^^e pray Thee by Thy Holy Spirit to prepare us that we in true penitence and faith may receive the Sacra- ment of the Body and Blood of Thy Son.lesus Christ, and be strengthened in Christian faith- fulness and in the hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Then the Announcements may be made. A suitable Humn shall be sung, during which the Collection shall be taken. While the Hymn is being sung, the Minister shall prepare for the administration of the Holy Sacrament. Turning to the Congregation, he shall sing or say: Lift up your hearts to God. The Congregation, standing, shall sing: We lift them up unto the Lord our God. The Minister shall sing or say: Let us give thanks unto the Lord. The Congregation shall sing: It is meet and right so to do. The Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say: It is truly meet and right, becoming and salutary, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy 24 Father, Almighty, Everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord ; who is our Paschal Lamb offered for us, the innocent Lamb oi God, who taketh away the sin of the Tvorld ; who hath conquered death, is risen again, and liveth forever more. Therefore, we who trust in Him shall also through Him be victorious over sin and death, and inherit eternal life. And in order that we may keep in remem- brance His unspeakable mercy. He hath insti- tuted His Holy Supper. Then shall the Minister consecrate the Elements, saying: Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the night in which He was betrayed, took l3read ; and when He had given thanks. He brake it and gave it to His disciples, saying. Take, eat; this is My Body, ^which is given for you; this do in re- membrance of Me, After the same manner, also, when He had supped, He took the cup, and when He had given thanks. He gave it to them, saying. Drink ye all of it , this Cup is the New Testa- ment in My Blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins ; this do, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. The Minister shall continue: Our Father, w^ho art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy w^ill be done on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for- ever. Amen. 25 Then shall the Minister and the Congregation together sing: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory ; Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. nie Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: The peace of the Lord be with you alway. Then shall be sung the Agnus Dei as follows, while the Com- municants kneel at the Altar: O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. After the singing of the Agnus Dei, a Communion Hymn shall be sung, while the Distribution proceeds. When the Minister gives the Bread, he shrill say: Take and eat; this is the Body of Christ, given for thee. When he gives the Cup, he shall say: Take and drink ; this is the Blood of Christ, shed for thee. I7i dismissing the Communicants, the Minister shall say: The Lord Jesus Christ, whose true Body and Blood you have now received, strengthen and preserve you unto everlasting life. Amen. When the Distribution of the Holy Supper is ended, the Minis- ter shall say: Let US pray. Turning to the Altar, the Minister shall say: We thank Thee, Almighty Father, who, through Thy Son Jesus Christ, for our con- 26 solation and salvation, hast instituted this Holy Supper ; we pray Thee, grant us grace so to commemorate the death of Christ that vre may he partakers of the great Supper in heaven. The Congregation shall sing: Amen. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: Let US thank and praise the Lord. The Congregation, standing, shall answer: Glory be to Thee, O Lord ! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Then the 3Iinister shall say: Bow your hearts to God and receive the benediction. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Congregation shall sing: Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! The Service shall close with silent prayer. THE HOLY COMMUNION, With the Full Momingr Service. The Service shall begin with a suitable Hymn. The Minister, standing before the Altar, shall turn to the Congregation and say: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Here shall follow an appropriate Address, closing with the Confession of Sins, as follows. • We poor miserable sinners, conceived and born in sin, with all our heart confess unto Thee, holy and righteous God, merciful Father, that we, in manifold ways during" all our life liave offended against Thee. We have not loved Thee above all things, nor our neighbor as ourselves. Against Thee and Thy holy (commandments have we sinned by thought, word and deed, and we humbly acknowledge before Thee that, according to Thy justice and our sins, we have deserved eternal condemna- tion. But Thou, Heavenly Father, hast promised to receive with tender mercy all penitent sinners, who return unto Thee and with living faith flee for refuge to Thy fatherly . compassion and to the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ. Their transgressions Thou wilt not regard, nor impute unto them their sins= Relying upon Thy promise, we poor sinners confidently beseech Thee to be merciful and gracious unto us and forgive us all our sins to the praise and glorj^ of Thy Holy Name. 28 Then the Minister, standing, shall pronounce the Absolution. If this be your sincere confession, and if with penitent hearts you earnestly desire the for- giveness of your sins for the sake of Jesus Christ, God, according to His promise, forgiv- eth you ail your sins ; and I, by the authority of God's Word and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, announce to you that God, through His grace hath forgiven all your sins: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Then shall the Minister sing or say: Glory be to God on high, an don earth peace, good will toward men. The Congregation, standing, shall sing {the Minister turninr, to the Altar) : All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended ! To us no harm shall now come nigh. The strife at last is ended ; God showeth His good will to men. And peace shall reign on earth again : Oh, thank Him for His goodness. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, Tve Tvorship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest aivay the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest aTvay the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only art holy ; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy 29 t jrhost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Or We praise Thee, we worship Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord God, HeavenlyKing,God the Father Almighty! O Lord, the Only-begotten Son. Jesus Christ! Holy Ghost, Spirit of grace and truth and of peace! Amen. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: The Lord be with you. The Congregation shall sing: And with thy spirit. Then the Minister shall say: Let US pray. The Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say the following Collect, or another Collect appropriate to the day: GENERAL COLLECT. Grant us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God. Heavenly Father, a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Thy mercy and a sin- cere love to Thee and to all our fellowmen; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Congregation, standing, shall sing: Amen. Then the Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall read the Epistle for the day, saying: The Epistle for (here he shall name the day) is written in the Chapter of , beginning at the verse. The Epistle ended, the Congregation, sitting, shall sing an ap- propriate Hymn. 30 The Hymn ended, the Minister shall continue: Lift up your hearts unto the Lord and hear the Gospel for the day as it is written in the Chapter of St , beginning at the verse. Here the Congregation shall arise. The Gospel ended, the Minister and the Congregation shall say the Apostles^ Creed' I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He de- scended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead ; He ascended into heaven. And sitteth on the right hand of God the Fathei* Almighty; From thence He shall come to judgfi the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The holy Chris- tian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins ; The Resurrection of the body; and the Life everlasting. Amen. Here a Selection by the Choir may be sung. Then shall follow an appropriate Hymn, In the meantime the Minister shaU enter the pulpit. THE SERMON. The Sermon ended, the Minister shall say: Praised be the Lord, and blessed to all eter- nity, Who, by His Word, has comforted, in- structed, and admonished us. May His Holy Spirit confirm the Word in our hearts that we be not forgetful hearers, but daily increase in faith, hope, love, and patience unto the end, and be saved through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 31 Here the Announcements may be made, after tchich the Minis- ter thall say: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen, Or The God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you per- fect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Then shall the Congregation sing a short Hymn, during which the offerings shall be made. Then the Minister in the mean- time having gone before the Altar, shall turn to the Congre- gation and sing or say: The Lord be vrith you. The Congregation, standing, shall sing: And with thy spirit. The Minister shall say (Instead of the following General Prayer, during Lent or on special occasions, the Litany may be used) : Let us pray {the Minister turning to the Altar): Almighty and Everlasting God, the Creator and Preserver of all things, we implore Thee thatThou wouldst be gracious unto us for the sake of Jesus Christ, and that Thou wouldst not remember our sins ! Sanctify and guide us with Thy Holy Spirit and give us grace that we may lead a hol3^ life according to Thy "Word! Gather, strengthen, and preserve Thy Church through the Word and the holy Sacra- ments! Have mercy, O Lord, on all the na- tions that sit in darkness and the shadow of death, and cause the saving and hfe-giving light of Thy Gospel to shine graciously upon them. 32 Bless those ^^ho are now assem- „ „ ^. , bled to deliberate concerning the J-orSj/nodrca? ^^^^^^.^ ^f Tj^y Church, SO that Conference their counsels may further Thv Meetings. ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ Upbuilding of Thy kingdom among us. Grant also health and prosperity to all in authority, especially to the President [and Congress] of the United States, the Governor [and Legislature] of this Commonwealth, and to all our Judges and Magistrates ; and endue them with grace to rule after Thy good pleas- ure, to the maintenance of righteousness, and to the hindrance and punishment of wicked- ness, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Cause also the needful fruits of the earth to prosper, and bless all lawful occupations. Sanctify and bless, O Lord, our homes; keep the baptized children in Thy covenant and give all parents and teachers grace to nurture them in Thy fear. May Thy blessing rest on all institutions of learning, and make them nurseries for Thy kingdom. Remember graciously our Cate- chumens, and grant unto them a Catechumens. ^^^^ understanding and sincere faith that they as Thy disciples may continue faithful in Thy truth. Bless also the guests at Thy holy For table, in order that they may be Communion, strengthened in faith and love and the hope of eternal life. Help and comfort the sick and poor, the afflicted and dying! Graciously protect all widows and orphans ; support us in our last 33 hour, and after the close of this corruptible life, vouchsafe unto us eternal blessedness . through Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. The Congregation shall sing: Amen. Then a suitable Hymn shall be sung. While the Hymn is being sung, the Minister shall prepare for the administration of the Holy Sacrament. Turning to the Congregation, he sJiall sing or say: Lift up j^our hearts to God. The Congregation, standing, shall sing: We lift them up unto the Lord our God. The Minister shall sing or say: Let us give thanks unto the Lord. The Congregation shall sing: It is meet and right so to do. The Minister, turning to the Altar, shall say: It is truly meet and right, becoming and salutary, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord ; who is our Paschal Lamb offered for us, the innocent Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world; who has conquered death, is risen again, and liveth for evermore. Therefore, we who trust in Him shall also through Him be \ictorious over sin and death, and inherit eternal life. And in order that we may keep in I'emembrance His unspeakable mercy, H^ hath instituted His Holy Supper. Then shall the Minister consecrate the Elements, saying: Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the night in which He was betrayed, took bread; and when He had given thanks, He brake it and gave it to His disciples, saying. Take, eat; This is My 34 Body, which is given for you ; this do in re- membrance of Me. After the same manner, also, when He had" supped, He took tlie Cup, and w^hen He had given thanks. He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it ; this Cup is the New Testa- ment in My Blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins; this do, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. The Minister shall continue: Our Father, who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for- ever. Amen. Then shall the Minister and the Congregation together sing: Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory ; Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: The peace of the Lord be with you alway. Then shall he sung the Agnus Dei as follows, while the Com- municants Jcneel at the Altar: O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. 35 After the singing of the Agnus Dei, a Communion Hymn shall be sung, while the Distribution proceeds. When the Minister gives the Bread, he shall say: Take and eat ; this is the Body of Christ, given for thee. When he gives the Cup, he shall say: Take and drink ; this is the Blood of Christ, shed for thee. In dismissing the Communicants, the Minister shall say: The Lord Jesus Christ, whose true Body and Blood you have now received, strengthen and preserve you unto everlasting life. Amen. When the Distribution of the Holy Supper is ended, the Minis- ter shall say: Let us pray. Turning to the Altar, the Minister shall say: We thank Thee, Almighty Father, who, through Thy Son Jesus Christ, for our conso- lation and salvation, hastinstituted this Holy Supper ; we pray Thee, grant us grace so to commemorate the death of Christ that we may be partakers of the great Supper in heaven . The Congregation shall sing: Amen. The Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall sing or say: Let US thank and praise the Lord. The Congregation, standing, shall answer: Glory be to Thee, O Lord ! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Then the Minister shall say: Bow your hearts to God and receive the benediction. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. 36 The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Congregation shall sing: Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! The Service shall close with silent prayer. EVENING SERVICE. The Service shall begin with a short Hymn. The Minister, having in the mean time advanced to the Altar, shall turn to the Congregation and say: Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Oh, come, let us worship and bow down ; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for He is our God. Then the Minister shall say: O most merciful God and Father, whose ^race endureth from generation to generation! Thou art patient and longsuffering, and for- givest all who are truly penitent their sins and transgressions. Look with compassion upon Thy people and hear their supplications. We poor sinners confess unto Thee that we are by nature sinful and unworthy of Thy goodness and love. Against Thee have we sinned and done wickedness in Thy sight. Re- member not our transgressions; have mercy upon us; help us, O God, our Savior! For Thy Name's sake, grant us remission of all our sins and save us. Give us the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that we may amend our sinful lives and obtain with Thee everlasting lif^: through Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved. Grant us, O Lord, this salva- tion. All standing to the end of the Creed, the Minister and the Con- gregation shall sing: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it Tvas in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Then shall the Minister read the Scripture Lesson for the day; after which shall be said either the Apostles^ Creed or th6 Nicene Creed: THE APOSTLES' CREED. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The holy Chris- tian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Ameu. THE NICENE CREED. I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only- begotten Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made ; Who, for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heav- 39 en, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man ; And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried ; And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures ; And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of Life, AYho proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I ac- knowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins ; And I look for the Resurrection of th(j dead; And the Life of the world to come. Amen. Then shall be sung a Hymn or a Selection by the Choir, after which shall follow the Sermon, THE SERMON. The Sermon ended, the Minister shall say: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. While the Congregation sing a Hymn, the Minister shall go to the Altar and at the close of the Hymn shall sing or say: The Lord be with you. The Congregation, standing to the end of the Benediction, shall sing: And with thy spirit. Then shall the Minister say: Let us pray. 40 Turning to the Altar, he shall say: O Lord, our Heavenly Father, watch over lis and protect ns from all evil ; and grant that we may this night rest secure under Thy care. Preserve and bless Thy Church and our Government. Look in tender mercy upon them that are in sickness, in need, or in dan- ger. Have mercy upon all men. And finally, when our last eveningshallcome, let us depart in peace ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallo^wed he Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy T\all be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those Tvho trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for- ever. Amen. Then may be sung the Nunc Dimittis: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace : according to Thy Word ; For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; A light to lighten the Gentiles : and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, Tv^orld without end. Amen. Then the Minister, turning to the Congregation, shall pro- nounce the Benediction: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. 41 The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Congregation shall sing: Amen ! Amen ! Amen ! The Service shall close ivith silent prayer. Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us MAKE A joyful NOISE TO THE ROCK OF OUR salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving: and make a joyful noise UNTO Him with psalms. Ps. 95: 1, 2. HYMNS I. TfiE GttUPiGfi YEAR. ADVENT. \, 8.7.8.7.7.7.8 1 COMFORT, comfort ye 1113'- people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God ; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load; Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them ; Tell her that her sins I cover. And her warfare now is over. 2 For the Herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance. Since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey, Now prepare for God a way ! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 44 3 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain : Let your hearts be true and humble, - As befits His holy reign ; For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad. And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. John Olearius. • 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6. 1 PKEPARE the way, O Zion ! Ye awful deeps, rise high, Sink low^, ye towering mountains ; The Lord is drawing nigh : The righteous King of glory, Foretold in sacred story. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name ! 2 O Zion, He approacheth, Thy Lord and King for aye I Palm-branches strew with gladness. Spread garments in His way. God's promise faileth never, Hosanna sound forever ! Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name ! 3 Fling w^ide thy portals, Zion, And hail thy glorious King ; His tidings of salvation To every people bring. 45 AVho,. waiting' yet in sadness, Would sing- His praise with gladness. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name ! 4 He Cometh not w^ith warriors, And not with pomp and sliow^ ; Yet smiteth He Avith terror Sin, death, and every foe. The Spirit's sword He wieldeth, Not e'en to death He yieldeth. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name ! 5 Give heed, tlion sinfnl people, Th3' King and Savior owai : The kingdom which He foundeth Is not an earthly one ; No powx'r can overthrow it, Nor earthly Avisdom know it. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name! G The throne Avhich He ascendeth Is fixed in heaven above : His sanctified dominion Is light alone and love. With grace and peace abounding His praise be exev sounding. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's Name ! -10 3. Jerusalem is fallen, And closed its temple-door; its sacrifices ended ; Its scepter is no more. Christ's kingdom never ceasetli, Its glory still increaseth. Oh, blest is He that came In God the Father's name ! F. M. Franzen. L. M. D. L LIFT up your heads, ye mighty gates ! Behold the King of glorj^ Avaits; Tlie King of kings is drawing near. The Savior of the world is here ; Life and salvation He doth bring, Wherefore rejoice, and gladly sing: All praise and glory be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, eternally. 2 The Lord is just, a Helper tried, Mercy is ever at His side; His kingly crown is holiness. His scepter, pity in distress, The end of all our woe He brings ; Wherefore the earth is glad and sings : All praise and glory be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, eternally. 8 Oh, blest the land, the citj^ blest, Where Christ the Ruler is contest ! Oh, hajjpy hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes! 4. 47 The cloudless Sim of joy He is, Who bringeth pure deli^'ht and bliss. All praise and glor^^ be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, eternally. Fling" wide the portals of your heart ; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heaven's employ. Adorned with prayer, and love, and joj': S(i shall j^our Sovereign enter in. And new and nobler life begin. All praise and gior3'' be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, eternally. Redeemer, come I I open wide My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide! Let me Thine inner presence feel, Thy grace and love in me reveal ; Thy Holy Spirit guide us on. Until our glorious goal be won. All praise and glory be to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, etern lly. George Wcisscl. O BRIDE of Christ, rejoice! Exultant raise thy voice To hail the day of glorj^ Foretold in sacred story. Sing hosanna, praise, and glory Our King, we bow before Thee. 48 2 Let shouts of gladness rise Triumphant to the skies. Here comes the King most glorious To reign o'er all victorius. Sing hosanna, etc. 3 He wears no kingly croAvn, Yet as a king He's known ; Though not arrayed in splendor, He still makes death surrender. Sing hosanna, etc. 4 -The weak and timid find Him gentle, good, and kind; To them He gives a treasure Of bliss beyond all measure. Sing hosanna, etc. 5 Then go thy Lord to meet; Strew palm-leaves at His feet ; Thy garments spread before Him, And honor and adore Him. Sing hosanna, etc. 6 Thy heart now open wide. Bid Christ Avith thee abide; He graciously will hear tliee. And be forever near thee. Sing hosanna, etc. 7 E'en babes with one accord With thee shall praise the Lord, 49 And every Gentile nation Kespond with exultation. Sing hosanna, etc. J. O. Wallin. 5. 8.7.8.7.8.8. 1 THOU, Jesus Christ, didst man become From death us to deliver; Thy pitying eye beheld our doom, That we were lost forever; Thou gavest hope in direst need When death and hell with gaping greed AVere ready to devour us. 2 Thou couldst not bear that Satan's might Had in its grasp enslaved us ; In pity Thou didst for us fight, And hast in mercy saved us. From heaven Thou cam'st for our release, To purchase our eternal peace By bitter death- and suffering. 3 And Thou hast taught us in Thy Word That faith shall life inherit, For Thou art merciful, O Lord, And sav'st us by Thy merit, If we but simply do believe That all Thy children shall receive The blessings Thou hast promised. 4 Our brother Thou art now become — An honor beyond measure ! Thou wonldst our life with mercy crown, And give us richest treasure. The world's contempt we need not fear, God's Son is now our brother dear: What power can now destroy" us? 5 All praise to Thee eternally, For all Th3^ gracious favor ; We are God's children now with Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior! AVell may we one and all rejoice, And praise our God with heart and voice; He is our gracious Father. O. Petri. 6. CM. 1 HARK, the glad sound, the Savior comes. The Savior promised long ! Let every heart prepare a throne. And every voice a song. 2 On Him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts His sacred fire ; Wisdom, and might, and zeal, and love His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes the prisoners to release, In S at an ' s b o n d a ge hel d : 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 eyebajls of the blind To pour celestial day. .") He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor. G Our glad hosannas. Prince of Peace ! Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heaven's eternal arches I'ing With Thy beloved Name. Philip Doddridge. 7. c.r. 1 ARISE, the kingdom is at hand. The King is dra^ving nigh ; Arise with joy, thou faithful band, To meet the Lord most high. 2 Look up, ye souls weighed down with care, The Sovereign is not far ; Look up, faint hearts, from j^our despair. Behold the morning star ! 3 Look up, ye drooping hearts, to-day ! The King is very near : Oh, cast your griefs and fears away, For lo, your Help is here ! 4 Hope, O ye broken hearts, at last! The King comes on in might ; He loved us in the ages past, When we lay wrapt in night. 5ii 5 Now fear and wrath to joy give place, Now are our sorrows o'er, Since God hatli made ns in His grace His children evermore. 6 Oh, rich the gifts Thou bringest us ! Thyself made poor and weak ; Oh, love beyond compare that thus Can foes and sinners seek ! 7 For this we raise a gladsome voice On high to Thee alone, And evermore with thanks rejoice Before Thy glorious throne. 8. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression. To set the captive free ; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong ; To help the poor and needy. And bid the weak be strong ; To give them songs for sighing ; Their darkness turn to light. Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 9, 53 3 fie shall come down like showers UpOD the fruitful earth ; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, SpriDg- 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 prayer 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. James Montgomery. 7.6.7 6.D. 1 OH! how shall I receive Thee, How greet Thee, Lord, aright? All nations long to see Thee, My Hope, my heart's Delight ! Oh! kindle, Lord most holy. Thy lamp within my breast. To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best 2 Thy Zion palms is strewing. And branches fresh and fair ; My heart, its powers renewing. An anthem shall prepare. My 80ul puts off her sadness Thy glories to proclaim ; With all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy Name. 3 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com'st to set me free: I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com'st to honor me. A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me As earthly riches fly. 4 Love caused Thine incarnation. Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty. Oh, love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace. In love all love excelling. Our lost and fallen race! 5 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted. Who sit in deepest gloom. Who mourn o'er joys departed. And tremble at your doom : He who alone can cheer you. Is standing at the door; He brings .His i)it3^ near you. And bids you weep no more. Paul Gerhardt, 10. 1 COME, Thon Savior of our race, Choicest Gift of heavenly grace! O Thou blessed Virgin s Son, Be Thy race on earth begun. 2 Not of mortal blood or birth. He descends from heaven to earth : By the Holy Ghost conceived, Truly man to be believed. 3 Wondrous birth ! O wondrous Child ! Of the Virgin, undeliled ! Though by all the w^orld disowned, Still to be in heaven enthroned. 4 From the Father forth He came. And returneth to the same ; Captive leading 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? fi Brightly doth Thj'^ manger shine! Glorious is its light divine : Let not sin o'ercloud this light. Ever be our faith thus bright. Ambrose. Marlin Luther. 56 11. 12. 8.7.8.7.D. COME, Til oil long-expected Jesiis, Born to set Thy people free ; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art ; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver ; Born a Child, and yet a King; Born to reign in us for ever. Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone ; By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. C. Wesley. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 REJOICE, all ye believers. And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh. Ui>! pray, and watch, and wrestle — At midnight comes the cry ! 2 The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near ; 57 Go meet Him as He cometh, With hallelujahs clear. The marriage-feast is waiting;, The gates wide-open stand ; Up, up, ye heirs of glory. The Bridegroom is at hand ! Ye saints, who here in patience Your cross and sufferings bore, Shall live and reign for ever, When sorrow is no more. Around the throne of glory The Lamb ye shall behold, In triumph cast before Him Your diadems of gold ! Our Hope and Expectation, O Jesus, now appear ; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere ! With hearts and hands uplifted. We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, That brings us unto Thee! Laurentius Laurenti. 58 CHRISTMAS. 13. No. 47; 108. 1 ALL hail to thee, O blessed morn ! To tidings, long by prophets borne, Hast thou fulfillment given. O sacred and immortal day. When unto earth, in glorious ray, Descends the grace of heaven ! Singing I Sounds are blending, Ringing | Praises sending , Unto heaven For the Lord to mankind given. 2 'Ti^ God's own Image and, withal. The Son of Man, that mortals all May find in Him a brother. He comes, with peace and love to bide On earth, the erring race to guide. And help, as could no other; Rather I Closer, fonder. Gather I Sheep that wander, Feed and fold them. Than let evil powers hold them. 3 He tears, like other men, will shed, Our sorrows share, and be our aid. Through His eternal power; The Lord's good will unto us show. And mingle in our cup of woe The drops of mercy's shower ; 59 Dying-, I Through His passion Buying I Our salvation. And to mortals Opening the heavenly portals. 4 He comes, for onr redemption sent, And by His glory heaven is rent To close upon us never ; Our blessed Shepherd He would l)e, AVhom Ave may follow faithfully And be Avith Him forcA^er ; Higher, I Glory wringing, Nigher I Praises singing To the Father And His Son, our Lord and Brother. J. O. Wallin. 14 1 BEHOLD the joyful day is nigh, And angels' A^oices from on high Proclaim the ncAvs in earlj^ morn That the Good Shepherd uoaa^ is born. 2 In quiet splendor forth He comes. The scattered sheep and tender lambs He'll gather, and their fold prepare With all a shepherd's tender care. 3 So meek and mild Ave Him behold; And not Avith sih'er nor AA'ith gold, But by His suffering and His death. He saves us from eternal Avrath. 60 4 His church, though small its seed may be, Shall rise a tall and mighty tree, •With fruitful branches spreading o'er The earth till time shall be no more. 5 His Word shall like a gentle rain Make all the earth rejoice again, And yield a rich and blest increase In truth, and purity, and peace. 6 And heaven and earth shall pass away, Yet shall His Word remain for aye; All tongues shall soon with one accord Proclaim Him Savior, God, and Lord. 7 Arise and shine, thy Light is come, O humankind, O Christendom ; Thy glory and thy peace is here; The Savior of the world draws near. 8 All praise and glory be to Thee For wisdom, power, and majesty ; And for Thy grace and mercy, Lord, Forever be Thj- Name adored. J. O. WalUn, 15. 7.6.7.6.D 1 REJOICE, rejoice, ye Christians, With all your hearts, this morn ! Oh, hear the blessed tidings, The Lord, the Christ, is born, 61 Now brought nn by the angels That stand about God's throne ; Oh, lovely are the voices That make such tidings known ! 2 Oh, hearken to their singing! This Child shall be your Friend ; The Father so hath willed it. That thus your woes should end. The Son is freely given, That in Him ye may have The Father's grace and blessing, And know He loves to save. 3 Nor deem the form too lowly That clothes Him at this hour ; For know ye what it hideth ? 'Tis God's almighty power. Though now Avithin the manger So poor and weak He lies. He is the Lord of all things, He reigns above the skies. 4 Sin, death, and hell, and Satan Have lost the victory ; This Child shall overthrow them, As ye shall surely see. Their wrath shall naught avail them; Fear not, their reign is o'er ; This Child shall overthrow them, — Oh, hear, and doubt no more! From the German. 62 16. ' L.M. 1 GOOD news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing : To us this day a Child is given, To crown ns with the joy of heaven. 2 This is the Christ, our God and Lord, Who in all need shall aid afford ; He will Himself our Savior be. And from our sins will set us free. 3 To us that blessedness He brings, Which from the Father's bounty springs : That in the heavenly realm we may With Him enjoy eternal day. 4 All hail. Thou noble Guest, this morn. Whose love did not the sinner scorn : In my distress Thou coni'st to me, What thanks shall I return to Thee? 5 Were earth a thousand times as fair. Beset with gold and jewels rare. She yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle. Lord, for Thee. 6 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for TheC; 7 Praise God upon His heavenly throne, Who gave to us His only Son : 03 For tliiK His hosts, on joyful wing-, A blest Ne w Year of mercy sing. Martin Luther. 17. L. M. 1 IMMANUEL, we sing Thy praise, Thou Prince of Life, Thou Fount of Grace, With all Thy saints. Thee, Lord, we sing; Praise, honor, thanks, to Thee Ave bring'. 2 E'er since the world began to be, How many a heart hath longed for Thee! And Thou, O long-expected Guest, Hast come at last to make us blest ! 3 Now art Thou here : we know Thee now ; In lowly manger liest Thou : A Child, yet makest all things great; Poor, yet is earth Thy robe of state. 4 Now fearlessly I come to Thee : From sin and grief Thou set'st me free : Thou bear'st the Avrath, dost death destroy, And turnest sorroAv into joy. 5 Thou art my Head, my Lord divine: I am Thy member, whdly Thine; And by Thy Spirit's gracious power Will seek to serA^e Thee CA^ermore. 6 Thus Avill I sing Thy praises here. With joyful spirit year by year : And in Thy courts of joy above Forever Avill I sing Thy love. Paul Gerhardt. 64 18. L. M. 1 THE happy Christmas comes once more, The heavenly Guest is at the door, The blessed Avords the shepherds thrill, The joyous tidings: Peace, Good-will. 2 To David's city let us fly, Where a^ngels sing beneath the sky ; Through plain and village pressing near, And nev7s from God with shepherds hear. 3 Oh, let us go with quiet mind. The gentle Babe with shepherds find. To gaze on Him who gladdens them. The loveliest flower of Jesse's stem. 4 The lowly Savior meeklj^ lies, Laid off the splendor of the skies ; No crown bedecks His forehead fair, No pearl, nor gem, nor silk is there. 5 No human glory, might and gold. The lovely Infant's form enfold ; The manger and the SAvaddlings poor Are His, whom angels' songs adore. 6 Oh, wake our hearts, in gladness sing, And keep our Christmas with our King, Till living song, from loving souls. Like sound of mighty waters rolls. 7 O holy Child, Thy manger streams Till earth and heaven glow with its beams. Till midnight noon's bright light has won, And Jacob's Star outshines the sun. 65 8 Thou Patriarchs' joy, Thou Prophets' song, Thou heavenly Day-Spring, looked for long, Thou Son of man, Incarnate Word, Great David's Son, great David's Lord! 9 Come, Jesus, glorious heavenly Guest, Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast. Then David's harp- strings, hushed so long. Shall swell our Jubilee of song. From the Danish. 19, CM. 1 JOY to the world ; the Lord is come ! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth ; the Savior reigns ! Let men their songs employ ; AVliile 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 found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness. And wonders of His love. Isaac Waits. 06 20. 1 COME hither, ye faithful, triumphantly feing; Come see in the manger your Savior and King ! To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; Oh, come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord ! 2 True Son of the Feather, He comes froi^i the skies ; To be born of a Virgin He does not despise : To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; Oh, come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord ! 3 Hark, hark to the angels, all singing in heaven, "To God in the highest all glory be given!" To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord ; Oh, come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord ! 4 To Thee, then, O Jesus, this day of Thy birth. Be glory and honor through heaven and earth . True Godhead incarnate, omnipotent Word ! Oh, come, let us hasten to worship the Lord! From the Latin, E. Caswall. 21. 7.6.7.6. 1 A GREAT and mighty wonder Our Christmas Festal brings ()7 On earth, a lowly Infaut, Behold the King of kings ! 2 The Word is made incarnate, Descending from on high; And cherubim sing anthems To shepherds, from the sky. 3 And we Avith them triumphant, Repeat the hymn again : "To God on high be glory, And peace on earth to men!" 4 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord ! 5 And idol forms shall perish. And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His sceptre, Our Lord and God for aye. AnatoHus. John Mason Neale. 22. 8.7.8.7. 1 HARK ! w^hat mean those holy voices Sweetly sounding through the skies ? . Lo ! the angelic host rejoices ; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Listen to the w^ondrous story, Which they chant in hj^mns of joy : "Glor3^ in the highest, glory ! Glory be to God most high ! 68 3 "Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaches far as man is found ; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven ; Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 "Christ is born, the great Anointed ; Heaven and earth His praises sing! Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him ; Learn His Name, and taste His joy ; Till in heaven ye sing before Him, Glory be to God most high !" 6 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer's birth ; Spread the brightness of His glory. Till it covers all the earth ! J. Cawood. 23. 8.7 8.7.4.7. 1 ANGELS, from the realms of glorj^ Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye, who sang creation's storj^. Now proclaim Messiah's birth : Come and worship. Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding. Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is noT7 residing, 69 Yonder shine.s" the heavenly h'g-lit : Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King:. 3 Sages, leave yonr contemplations ; Brighter visions beam afar : Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star: Come and Avorship, Worship ('hrist, the new-born King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending. In His temple shall appear : Come and worship, AVorship Christ, the new-born King. 5 Sinners, wrung with true repentance, Doomed for guilt to endless pains ; Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you, break your chains : Come and worship. Worship ('hrist, the new-born King. J. Montyomery. 24. HAIIK ! the herald angels sing- Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! 70 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Join the triumph of the skies; Universal nature say, Christ the Lord is born to-day ! 3 Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see. Hail the incarnate Deity ! Pleased as Man with men to appear, Jesus, our Immanuel here! 4 Hail, the lieavenly Prince oi' Peace, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness ! Light and life to all He brings. Risen with healing in His wings. 5 Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth ; Born to give them second birth. 6 Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home ; Oh, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart ! C. Wesley, a. 25. ^•'^- 12 1in(S 1 HARK, a burst of heavenly music From a band of seraphs bright, Suddenly to earth descending In the calm and silent night! And the shepherds of Judea, Watching in the earliest dawn, Hear the glad and joyful tidings, "Jesus, Prince of Peace, is born !" Sweet and clear those angel voices. Echoing through the starry sky. As they chant the heavenly chorus, "Glory be to God on high!" 2 Slumbering in a lowly manger. Lies the mighty Lord of all ; And before the holy Stranger See the trembling shepherds fall. He has come, the long-expected, Full of wisdom, love, and grace. To redeem His ruined creatures, To restore our fallen race. So let angels wake the chorus ! So let ransomed men reply ! Chanting the celestial anthem, "Glory be to God on high !" 3 And this joyful Christmas mornings Breaking o'er the world below, Tells again the wondrous story Shepherds heard so long ago. Who shall still our tuneful voices, Who the tide of praise shall stem, Which the blessed angels taught us. In the fields of Bethlehem ? Hark ! we hear again the chorus, Ringing through the starry sky, And we join the heavenly anthem, "Glory be to God on high !" 72 26. 8.4.4. 6.D. 1 ALL my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far aud near, Sweetest angel voices ; "Christ is born" their choirs are singing. Till the air Everywhere NoAV with joy is ringing. 2 Come and banish all your sadness, One and all, Great and small. Come with songs of gladness. Love Him who witli love is yearning ; Hail the star That from far Bright with hope is burning. 3 Hither come, ye heavy-hearted. Who for sin, Deep within, Long and sore have smarted ; For the poisoned wounds you're feeling Help is near. One is here ^Mighty for their healing. 4 Hither come, ye poor and wretched, Knovv" His will Is to fill Every hand outstreched ; 73 Here are riches Trithout measure, Here forget All regret, Fill 3'our hearts with treasure. 5 Faithfully Thee, Lord, I'll cherish, Live to Thee, And Avith Thee D;v^ng, shall not perish ; But shall dwell with Thee forever, Far ou high. In the joy That can alter never. 27, P. Gerhardt. 7.6.7.6, 1 WHEN Christmas morn is dawning In faith I would repair Unto the lowly manger; My Savior lieth there. 2 How kind, O loving Savior, To come from heaven above! From sin and evil save us, And keep us in Thy love. 3 AVe need Thee, blessed Jesus, Our dearest friend Thou art ; Forbid that we by sinning Should grieve Thy loving heart. From Henilandssdnger. 74 28. 7.6.8. 6.D. 1 O LITTLE town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie ; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by ; Yet in thy darkness shineth The everlasting Light ; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night. 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their ^watch of ^^ondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth ! And praises sing to God our King, And peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given ! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming. But in this world of sin. Where meek souls will receive Him still. The dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem ! Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us to-day. 29 We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell : Oh, come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel ! Pliillips Brooks. 6.6.8.9.6. 1 SILENT night ! Holy night ! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin Mother and C'liild ; Holy Iufa;nt, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night ! Holy night ! Shepherds quake at the sight : Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing alleluia, Christ, the Savior, is born ! 3 Silent night ! Holy night ! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 30. J. Mohr. 7.6.7.6.D. I LOVE to hear the story. Which angel voices tell; How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell; 76 I am both weak and sinful, But this I surely know, The Lord came down to save me, Because He loved me so. 2 I'm glad my blessed Savior Was once a child like me, To show how pure and holy His little ones should be ; And if T try to follow His footsteps here below, He never w^ill forget me. Because He loves me so. 3 To sing His love and mercy My s^vv^eetest songs I'll raise ; And though I cannot see Him, I know He hears my praise; For He has kindly promised That even I may go To sing among His angels, Because He loves me so. Mrs. Miller, 31 8.7.8.7.D. 1 NOW we bring our Christmas treasures. Loving thoughts and deeds we bring. Childlike hearts we gladly offer To the Child, the children's King; To the child, who, in the manger, Lay upon that Christmas morn. When the angels came to tell us That the children's King was born. 2 And He lives, throngiiout the ages, Lives and reigns in earth and sky; Angel hosts still sing the glory Of the children's King on high. Yet He cares for children's praises : So, with heart and voice we sing ; Glory in the highest, glory To the Child, the children's King! Maria H. Bulfinch. 32. 8.7.8.1 1 HARK ! what sounds are sweetly stealing, Soft through Bethlehem's midnight air? Louder j-et, and louder pealing. Angel accents sure are there. 2 See ! a light from heaven is streaming, Night and darkness quit the plain ; See! an angel brightly beaming. Followed hj a radiant train. 3 "Fear not, shepherds ! glad my story. Tidings of the greatest joy : Christ is born, the Lord of Glory ! I proclaim a Savior nigh." 4 Thus the angel, then ascending, Seeks again the realms of light ; Now the chorus faintly ending. All is silence, all is night. 78 NEW YEAR. 33. L. M. 1 LO ! Jesus' Name rich comfort is, Our liaven safe, in all distress. Through Jesus grace we do receiA^e, He best doth all our cares relieve. 2 God's only Son, O Jesus mild, Forgive us, sinful and beguiled ! Thou seest and canst help our need, Thou who art God and man indeed. 3 In Thee is all our righteousness, In Thee all peace and happiness. Who trusteth in Thy Holy Name, He shaU be saved from sin and shame. 4 We praise Thee for Thy living Word, Baptismal grace, Thy table, Lord. Grant us Thy help in all our strife. And after death eternal life. B. Fdrtsch. 34, CM. 1 HOW sweet the Name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrov^^s, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 79 3 Dear Name I the Rock on which T build, My Shield and Hiding-place; My never-failing Treasury, ifilled With boundless stores of grace. 4 By Thjee my praj^ers acceptance gain, Although with sin defiled : Satan accuses me in vain, And I am owned a child. 5 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. 6 Till then, I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath ; And may the music of Thy Name Kefresh my soul in death. John Newton. . 35. 7.6.7.6.8.8.7.7. 1 JESUS, Name all names above, Jesus, best and dearest, Jesus, Fount of perfect love. Holiest, tenderest, nearest ; Jesus, Source of grace completest, Jesus purest, Jesus sweetest, Jesus, Well of power divine. Make me, keep me, seal me Thine! 2 Thou didst call the prodigal ; Thou didst pardon Mary ; 80 Thou whose words can never fall, Love can never vary ; Thou whose wounds are ever pleading, And Thy passion interceding, From my misery let me rise To a home in paradise ! 3 Jesus, crowned with thorns for me. Scourged for my transgression ! Witnessing, through agony. That Thy good confession ; Jesus, clad in purple raiment, For my evils making payment ; Let not all Thy woe and pain. Let not Calvary, be in vain ! 4 When I reach death's bitter sea, And its waves roll higher, Jesus, come, be near to me, As the storm draws nigher : Jesus, leave me not to languish, Helpless, hopeless, full of anguish! Tell me, — "Verily, I say, Thou shalt be with Me to-day !" Theoctistus of the Studium. 36, 7s. 1 JESUS, Name of Tvondrous Jlove ! Name all other names above ! Name at which must every knee Bow in deep humility ! 81 2 Jesns, Name of pricelews worth To the fallen sons of earth! For the promise that it gave: "Jesus shall His people save." 3 Jesus, Name of mercy mild, Given to the holy Child, AVhen the cup of human woe First He tasted here below ! 4 Jesus, only Name that's given Under all the mighty heaven. Whereby man, to sin enslaved. Bursts his fetters, and is saved ! 5 Jesus, Name of wondrous love! Human Name of Him above ! Pleading only this we flee. Helpless, O our God, to Thee. William Walsham How. a. 07, 8.7.8,7. and Chorus. 1 TAKE the Name of Jesus with you. Child of sorrow and of woe ; It will joy and comfort give you. Take it, then, where'er you go. Chorus — Precious Name, oh, how sweet, Hope of earth and joy of heaven ! Precious Name, oh, how sweet, Hope of earth and joy of heaven! 82 2 Take the Name of Jesus e^er, As a shield from every snare ; If temptations round you gather, Breathe that holy Name in prayer. Chorus — Precious Name, etc. 3 Oh, the precious Name of Jesus ! HoTv it thrills our souls with joy, When His loving- arms receive us, And His songs our tongues employ. Chorus — Precious Name, etc. 4 At the Name of Jesus bowing, Falling prostrate at His feet. King of kings in heaven we'll crown Him, When our Journey is complete. Chorus — Precious Name, etc. Mrs. Lydiu Baxter. OO. 8.7.8.7. Iambic, and Chorus. 1 THERE is no Name so sweet on earth, No Name so sweet in heaven. The Name before His wondrous birth To Christ the Savior given. Chorus — We love to sing around our King, And hail Him blessed Jesus ; For there's no word ear ever heard So dear, so sTveet as Jesus. 2 His human Name they did proclaim When Abram's son they sealed Him, 83 The Name that 8till by God's good will. Deliverer revealed Him. And when He hung upon the tree, They wrote this Name above Him That all might see the reason we For evermore must love Him. Chorus— ^^e love to sing, etc. So now, upon His Father's throne. Almighty to release us From sin and pains, in glory reigns The Prince and Savior Jesus. 5 To Jesus everj' knee shall bow. And every tongue confess Him, And we unite with saints in light, To honor and to bless Him. Chorus — We love to sing, etc. 6 O Jesus, by that matchless Name, Thy grace shall fail us never ; To-day as yesterday the same, Thou art the same for ever. Chorus — Then let us sing, etc. G. W. Bethune. a. 39. L.M. 1 THE old year now hath passed away, We thank Thee, O our God, to-day, 84 That Thou has kept us through the year, When danger and distress were near. 2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign 'st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through all the ages yet to come. 3 Take not Thy saviug Word away, Our souls' true comfort, staff, and stay ; Abide with us and keep us free From errors, following only Thee. 4 Oh, help us to forsake all sin. A new and holier course begin ; Mark not what has been done amiss ; A happier, better year be this. 5 Grant us this year to live in Thee, Or die if so Thy will shall be, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter our eternal home. 6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore ; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy Name through life and death. J. Steuerlein. 40, 9.8.9.8.8.8. 1 HELP us, O Lord, behold, we enter Upon another year to-day ; In Thee our hopes and thoughts now center, 85 ReneAV our courage for the way : New life, new strength, new haxjpiness We ask of Thee, oh, hear and bless ! 2 May every plan and undertaking This year be all begun with Thee, "When I am sleeping or am waking. Still let me know Thou art with me; Abroad do Thou my footsteps guide. At home be ever at my side. ^ 3 Be this a time of grace and pardon ; Thy rod I take with willing mind, But suffer naught my heart to harden. And let me now Thy mercy find; In Thee alone, my God, I live, Thou only canst my sins forgive. 4 And may this year to me be holy; Thy grace so fill my everj^ thought. That all my life be pure and lowly And truthful as a Christian's ought ; So make me, while yet dwelling here. Faithful and blest from year to year. 5 Jesus, be with me and direct me; Jesus, my plans and hopes inspire; Jesus, from tempting thoughts protect me Jesus, be all my heart's desire ; Jesus, be in my thoughts all day, . Nor suffer me to fall away. 86 6 And grant, Lord, when the year is over, That it for me in peace may close ; In all things care for me, and cover ' My head in time of fear and woes ; So may I, when my years are gone, Appear with joy before Thy throne. J. Rist. 41. L. M. 1 GREAT God, we sing that mighty Hand, By which supported still we stand : The opening year Thy mercy shows ; 'Let mercy crown it, till it close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad. Still we are guarded by our God ; By His incessant bounty fed. By His unerring counsel led. 3 AVith grateful hearts the past we own ; The future, all to us unknown. We to Thy guardian care commit. And, peaceful, leave before Thy feet. 4 In scenes exalted or deprest. Be Thou our joy, and Thou our rest; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise. Adored through all our changing days. 5 When death shall interrupt our songs, And seal in silence mortal tongues ; Our Helper God, in whom we trust. In better worlds our souls shall boast. Philip Doddridge. 87 42. 1 FOR Thy mercy and Thy grace, Faithful through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness ; Father and Redeemer, hear. 2 In our weakness and distress. Rock of strength, be Thou our stay : In the pathless wilderness. Be our true and living way. 3 AVho of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread ? With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying head. 4 Keep us fathful ; keep us pure ; Keep us evermore Thine own. Help, oh, help us to endure ; Fit us for the promised crown. 5 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings. Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Henry Downton. 43. 78.D. 1 WHILE with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here ; Fixed in an eternal state, They have done with all below ; We a little longer wait, But how little, none can know. 2 As the Tvinged arroTV^ flies Speedily, the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind ; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream : Upward, Lord, our spirits raise ; All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew ; 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. John Newton. 44. s. M. 1 OUR times are in Thy hand. O God, ^ve wish them there; Our life, our friends, our souls Ave leave Entirely to Thy care. 'I Our times are in Thy hand, WhatcA^er they may be, 89 Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to Thee. 3 Our times are in Thy hand ; Why should we doubt or fear? A Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 Our times are in Thy hand, Jesus, the Crucified , The hand our many sins have pierced. Is now our guard and guide. 5 Our times are in Thy hand : We'll always trust on Thee, Till we have left the weary land. And all Thy glory see. W. F. Lloyd. 45. EPIPHANY. 8.4.8.8 1 A STAR is moving through the sky, H alleluia! Before the wise men, ^^ondrously. Halleluia ! Halleluia ! 2 They know by this that heaven's great King, Halleluia! Good news to them on earth doth bring. Halleluia! Halleluia! 90 3 Thus came they unto Bethlehem, H alleluia! Thy lamp, O Lord, is lighting them. Halleluia ! Halleluia ! 4 Gold, incense, myrrh, to Him they bear, Halleluia ! And psalms, and hymns, and songs prepare. Halleluia ! Halleluia ! 5 Thus should we also, all our days, Halleluia ! To Jesus offer holy praise. Halleluia! Halleluia! 6 Praise to the Father, and the Son. Halleluia! And Holy Ghost upon one throne. Halleluia ! Halleluia ! 7 Praise to the Holy Trinity, Halleluia! From now to all eternity. Halleluia ! Halleluia ! ?L. Jonae. J. O. Wallin. 46, 7s. 6 lines. 1 AS with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold ; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by Thee. 91 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore ; So may we, with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercj^-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare ; So may we, with holy joy, Pure, and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep US in the narrow way ; And, when earthly things are past. Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide. Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 5 In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light : Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down ; There forever may we sing Hallelujahs to our King. William Chatterton Dix. 47 No. 13, 1 NOW Israel's hope in triumph ends, With angels' glorious song ascends 92 A star of heavenly splendor. Oer Bethlehem it shineth bright, And people, Ts^alking in its light. Shall come and homage render. Great light, I Now descendeth, Bright light I Darkness endeth. Day beginneth, Light to all the tv orld it bringeth, 2 Among ns dwells in truth and grace The hidden God, who loves our race; He brought us all salvation. AVe now^ behold His majesty, The only Son's true majesty. And bo^^ in adoration. Draw near, l Every nation. And hear, | Now salvation God bestoweth. And His love and mercy showeth. 3 Rejoice, my soul, and bless His Name Who to the lost and fallen came, To open heaven's portals. Rejoice that God will mercy show, The broken covenant renew With us poor sinful mortals. Now be I Ever given Glory I God in heaven ; Peace unending Be to earth from heaven descending. S. J. Hedborn. 48, 11.10.11.10. 1 BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops 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! 3 Say, shall we yield Him, in-costly devotion, Odors of Edom, and offerings 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 thepoor< 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morn- ing, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. R. Ileber, 94 49. C. M. D. 1 O THOU, who by a star didst guide The wise men on their way, Until it came and stood beside Tlie place where Jesus lay ; Although by stars Thou dost not lead Thy servants now below, Thy Holy Spirit, when they need, Will show them how to go. 2 As yet we know Thee but in part ; But still we trust Thy Word, That blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see the Lord. O Savior, give us, then. Thy grace. To make us pure in heart ; That we may see Thee face to face Hereafter, as Thou art. J. M. Neale. 50 8.7.8,7.D. 1 HAIL, Thou Source of every blessing. Sovereign Father of mankind ! Gentiles now, Thy grace possessing, In Thy courts admission find. Grateful now we fall before Thee, In Thy church obtain a place ; l^o^v by faith behold Thy glory, Praise Thy truth, adore Thy grace. 2 Once far off, but now invited. We approach Thy sacred throne ; In Thy covenant united, Reconciled, redeemed, made one. Now revealed to eastern sages. See the star of mercy shine ; Mystery hid in former ages. Mystery great of love divine. Hail, Thou all-inviting SaA^or! Gentiles now their offerings biing; In Thy temple seek Thy favor, Jesus Christ, our Lord and King. May we, bodj^, soul, and spirit, Live devoted to Thy praise, Glorious realms of bliss inherit. Grateful anthems ever raise. B. Woodd. 7.6.7.6.D. 51, 1 LIGHT of the Gentile nations. Thy people's joy and love. Drawn by Thy Spirit hither, We gladlj^ come to prove Thy prescDce in Thy temple. And wait with earnest mind, As Simeon once had waited His Savior God to find. 2 Yes, Lord, Thy servants meet Thee, E'en now, in every place Where Thy true Word hath promised That they should sec Thy face. 96 Thon yet wilt gently grant ns, Who gather ronnd Thee here, In faith's strong arms to bear Thee, As once that aged seer. 3 Be Thou our Joy, our Brightness, That shines 'mid pain and loss, Our Sun in times of terror, The glory round our cross : A glow in sinking spirits, A sunbeam in distress, Physician, Friend in sickness. In death our happiness. 4 Let us, O Lord, be faithful With Simeon to the end. That so his dying song may From all our hearts ascend : "O Lord, let now Thy servant Depart in peace for aye. Since I have seen my Savior, Have here beheld His day." 5 My Savior, I behold Thee Now with the eye of faith : No foe of Thee can rob me, Though bitter words he saith ; Within Thy heart abiding, As Thou dost dwell in me. No i)ain, no death has terrors To part my soul from Thee ! /. FrancJc. 97 L. M. 52. 1 O Christ, our true and only Light, Illumine those Avho sit in night; Let those afar now hear Thy voice, And in Thy fold with us rejoice. 2 Fill with the radiance of Thy grace The souls now lost in error's maze, And all, O Lord, whose secret minds, Some dark delusion hurts and blinds. 3 And all who else have strayed from Thee, Oh, gently seek ! Thj healing be To every wounded conscience given, And let them also share Thy heaven. • 4 Oh, make the deaf to hear Thy Word, And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow. Though secretly they hold it now 5 Shine on the darkened and the cold, Recall the wanderers to Thy fold. Unite those who now walk apart, Confirm the weak and doubting heart. 6 So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore. And endless praise to Thee be given. By all Thy church in earth and heaven. John Heermann. 9S 53 7.8.7.8.7.7. 1 RISE, O Salem, rise and shine ; Lo ! the Gentiles hail thy T^aking ; Herald of a morn divine, See the Day-spring o'er us breaking, Telling God hath called to mind Those who long in darkness pined. 2 Ah, how blindly did we stray. Ere this Sun our earth had brightened ; Heaven we sought not, for no ray Had our wildered eyes enlightened : All our looks were earthward bent. All our strength on earth was spent. 3 But the Day-spring from on high Hath arisen with beams unclouded, And we see before it fly All the heavy gloom that shrouded This sad earth, where sin and Tsroe Seemed to reign o'er all below. 4 Thine appearing, Lord, shall fill All my thoughts in sorrows hour ; Thine appearing. Lord, shall still All my dread of death's dark power; Whether joy or tears be mine, Through them still Thy light shall shine. 5 Let me, w^hen my course is run, Calmlv leave a world of sadness 99 For the place that needs no sun, For Thou art its light and gladness ; For the mansions fair and bright, Where Thy saints are crowned with light. John Rist. LENT. 54. 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7. 1 CHRIST the Life of all the living, Christ the Death of death our foe, Who Thyself for us once giving To the darkest depths of w^oe. Patiently didst yield Thy breath But to save my soul from death , Praise and glorj^ ever be. Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 2 Thou, ah Thou, hast taken on Thee Bitter strokes, a cruel rod ; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, O Thou sinless Son of God. Only thus for me to win Rescue from the bonds of sin ; Praise and glory ev(>r be Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 3 Thou didst bear the smiting only That it might not fall on me; Stoodest falsely charged and lonely. That I might be safe and free; 100 55, Comfortless that I might know Comfort from Thy boundless woe. Praise and glory ever be Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 4 Then for all that ^^rought our pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the garden, I will thank Thee evermore ; Thank Thee Avith my latest breath For Thy sad and cruel death. For that last and bitter cry : Praise Thee evermore on high. Ernest Cfi,ristopher Homburg. 78.D. 1 LORD, Thy death and passion give Strength and comfort at my need. Every hour while here I live On Thy love my soul shall feed. Thou didst death for me endure. And I fly all thoughts impure; Thinking on Thy bitter pains. Hushed in prayer my heart remains. 2 Yes, Thy cross hath po^ver to heal All the wounds of sin and strife. Lost in Thee, my heart doth feel Sudden Avarmth and nobler life. In my saddest, darkest grief. Let Thy sweetness bring relief. Thou who earnest but to save, Thou who fearest not the grave! 101 Lord, in Thee I place my trust, Thou art my Defence and Tower; Death Thou treadest in the dust, O'er my soul he hath no power. That I may have part in Thee, Help and save and comfort me; Give me of Thy grace and might, Resurrection, life, and light ! Fount of good, within me dwell, For the peace Thy presence sheds Keeps us safe in conflict fell. Charms the pain from dying beds. Hide me safe within Thine arm, Where no foe can hurt or harm ; Whoso, Lord, in Thee doth rest. He hath conquered, he is blest. John Heermann. 56 8.7.8.7. 1 SUFFERING Son of man, be near me. In my sufferings to sustain ; By Thy sorer griefs to cheer me, By Thy more than mortal pain. 2 Call to mind that unknown anguish, In Thy days of flesh below. When Thy troubled soul did languish Underneath a world of woe. 3 By Thy most severe temptation In that dark Satanic hour ; 102 By Thy last mysterious passion, Screen me from the adverse power. 4 By Thy fainting in the garden, By Thy dreadful death, I pray, Write upon my heart Thy pardon ; Take my sins and fears away. 5 By the travail of Thy spirit, By Thine outcry on the tree. By Thine agonizing merit. Gracious Lord, remember me ! C. Wesley, a. 57. 1 JESUS, Refuge of the Aveary, Object of the spirit's love, Fountain in life's desert dreary, Savior from the world above: Oh, how oft Thine eyes, offended. Gaze upon the sinner's fall ! Yet upon the cross extended. Thou didst bear the pain of all. Do we pass the cross unheeding. Breathing no repentant vow. Though we see Thee ^vounded, bleeding, See Thy thorn-encircled brow ? Yet Thy sinless death has brought us Life eternal, peace, and rest ; Only what Thy grace has taught us Calms the sinner's stormy breast. 103 Jesus, may our hearts be burning, AVith more fervent love for Thee ; May our eyes be ever turning To Thy cross of agony ; Till in glory, parted never From the blessed Savior's side, Graven in our hearts for ever, Dwell the cross, the Crucified. Jerome Savonarola. 58, 73 .D. 1 SAVIOR, when in dust to Thee Low we bend the adoring knee ; When repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes ; Oh, by all Thy pains and woe Suffered once for man below. Bending from Th3^ throne on high. Hear our solemn Litany ! 2 By Thy helpless infant years. By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy daj^s of sore distress In the savage wilderness ; •By the dread mysterious hour Of the insulting temijter's poAver ; Turn, oh, turn a favoring eye, . Hear our solemn Litany ! 3 By Thine hour of dire despair. By Thine agony of prayer; 104 By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear, and torturing scorn ; By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice ; Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn Litany ! By Thy deep expiring groan ; By the sad sepulchral stone , By the vault whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God ; Oh, from earth to heaven restored. Mighty, reascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn Litany ! Sir Robert Grant, 59 CM. 1 THERE is a fountain filled with blood. Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day ; And there may I, as vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 105 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the sti-eam .Thy flowing wounds supply. Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song-, I'll sing Thy power to save. When this poor hsping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. G Lord, I believe Thou hast prepared. Unworthy though I be, Fxjr me a blood-bonght free reAvard, A golden harp for me. 7 'Tis strung and tuned for endless years, And formed by power divine To sound in God the Father's ears No other name but Thine. William Coivper, a. 60. L. M. 1 ALL praise to Thee, our Savior good, Who shedst for us Thy precious blood. From Satan's might and wicked wiles Thou hast us saved, O Jesus Christ. 2 We pray, true God and man, to Thee, Us from the bonds of sin set free, And comfort us, increase our faith. And save us from eternal death. 106 3 Keep us from sin, from grief, and shame. And help lis by Thy mighty Name To bear our cross without complaint, And strengthen us when weak and faint. 4 O Jesus Christ, our Brother dear. Thou ever wilt be with us here. Remain with us, in peace, in strife. And grant iis everlasting life. 61. .6.8.6. I GAVE My life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be. And quickened from the dead ; I gave, I gave My life for thee, What hast thou given for Me ? My Father's house of light, My glory-circled throne I left, for earthly night. For wandrings sad and lone ; I left, I left it all for thee. Hast thou left aught for Me? I suffered much for thee. More than thj^ tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony. To rescue thee fi'om hell ; I've borne, I've borne it all for thee, AVhat hast thou borne for Me? 107 4 And I have brought to thee, Down from My home above, Salvation full and free. My pardon and My love; I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, What hast thou brought to Me? Frances R. Havergal. 62. L.M. 1 Ride on, ride on in majestj^ ! In lowly pomp ride on to die ! O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 2 Ride on, ride on in majesty ! The angel armies of the sky Look down with sad and wondering ej-^es, To see the approaching Sacrifice. 3 Ride on, ride on in majesty ! Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh : The Fatlier on His sapphire throne Expects His own anointed Son. 4 Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowlj^ iDomp ride on to die! Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign. Henry Hart Milman. a. 03« 10s. 6 lines. 1 PASSION- WEEK memories sacred and blest, Speak to my soul now of stillness and rest; 108 Slowly we go to Gethsemane's dale; Show me the sufferer treiiibling and pale, Treading forsaken a path full of thorns, Loving the world, which in tnrn only scorns. 2 Now I perceive Him in shadows of night. Putting the powers of darkness to flight. Crushed 'neath the load of the sin of the world, Death and damnation around Hiui are hurled. Thorn-crowned and scourged still the sacri- ficed Lamb, Lifting his brow, saj'^s: "A King yet I am." 3 Show me the cross where He patiently died; There in its shadow myself w^ill I hide, Tliere will I bide His victorious word. Hear Him exclaim, "It is finished", my Lord There will I praise for His mercy and grace; Suffering and d^^ing He stood in my place. L, Holmes. 64. 7s. 6 lines. 1 GO to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempter's power : Your Redeemer's conflict see ; Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from His griefs away ; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. ]0U 2 Follow to the jiiflgment-liall, View the Lord of life arraigned : Oh, the wormwood and the gall ! Oh, the pangs His soul sustained ! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss ; Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb : There, adoring at His feet. Mark that miracle of time, God's own Sacrifice complete: "It is finished," hear Him cry : Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb, Where they laid His breathless cla3^ ; All is solitude and gloom ; Who hath taken Him away ? Christ is risen ! He meets our eyes : Savior, teach us so to rise. James Montgomery. 65. ] 'TIS midnight, and on Olive's brow The star is dimmed that lately shone *Tis midnigM, in the garden now The suffering Savior prays alone. 'Tis midnight, and from all removed, Immanuel wrestles lone, with fears; E'en the disciple that He loved Heeds not his Master's grief and tears. no 3 'Tis midni^-ht, and fen* 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 that angels know: Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Savior's woe. W. B. Tappan. OO. 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 1 OVER Kidron Jesus treadeth To His passion for us all ; Every human eye be weeping, Tears of bitter grief let fall ! Round His spirit flock the foes, Place their shafts and bend their bows. Aiming at the Savior solely, While the world forsakes Him wholly. 2 David once, with heart afflicted, Crossed o'er Kidron 's narrow strand, Clouds of gloom and grief about him When an exile from his land. But, O Jesus, blacker now Bends the cloud above Thy brow. Hasting to death's dreary portals For the shame and sin of mortals. 3 See Him anguish-stricken falling. Prostrate, and with struggling breath, Three times on His Father calling, Praying that the bitter death Ill And the cup of doom may go ; Still He cries, in all His woe: "Not My will, but Thine, O Father", And the angels round Him gather. 4 See how, in that hour of darkness. Battling with the evil power, Agonies untold assail Him, On His soul the arrows shower; And the garden flowers are wet With the drops of bloodj^ sweat, From His anguished frame distilling — Our redemption tlius fulfilling ! 5 But, O flowers, so sadly watered By this i)nre and precious dew, Faith alone can know its power And your beauty rightly view. Eden's Garden did not bear Aught that can with you compare. For the blood thus freely given Makes my soul the heir of heaven. G When as flowers themselves I wither. When I droop and fade like grass, When the life-streams through my pulses Dull and ever duller pass, When at last they cease to roll, Then, to cheer mj- sinking soul, Grace of Jesus, be Thou given — Source of Triumifli ! Pledge of heaven ! T. KiiKjo. 112 67. n.9.11.9.11.11.9. 1 GOOD Friday, Good Friday, thou beautiful day, Witli peace the ^reat battle is ended ; And heaven rejoices in holy array ; Through Jesus the world is befriended ! Though earth may be dark, yet will heaven be light, And Jesus returns to His glory and might ; The conflict on earth He has finished. 2 Good Friday, Good Friday, thou glorious day. The heavenly hosts have united Thy glory to sing, and triumphantly say Bj Jesus all wrongs have been righted ! He suffered a shameful and sorrowful death; His pity compelling, He gave up His breath, And died in the place of the sinner. 3 O sinners, now come to keeiJ holy the day, When Jesus for sinners was offered. And now may we faithfully love and obey Our Lord, who so patiently suffered! He offered His life to repay what we owed, And God, therefore, mercy again has be- stowed ; Forever He now will be gracious. 4 Ne'er suffer a day, O my heart, to pass by On which thou for Jesus not yearnest ; 113 Thy ijromise renew tliat in prayer tlicHiAvill try More faithful to be and more earnest. Dear Savior, may Thou cleanse my soul every day, And take Thou my heart; for this only I pray. Let me at Thy cross ever tarry. From HemJandss&nger. 68, 8.7.8 7. 1 IN the cross of Christ I glory, .Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me ; Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure. By the cross are sanctified ; l*eace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide Sir John Boivring. 114 69. 8.7.8.7. 1 SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend, Life, and health, and peace possessing. From the vsinner's dying Friend. 2 Here I'll sit, forever viewnng Mercy's streams, in streams of blood: Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 3 Truly blessed is the station, Eow before His cross to lie; While I see divine compassion Beaming in His languid eye. 4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation Fix my thankful heart on Thee, Till I taste Thy full salvation And Thine unveiled glory see Walter Shirley, 70. L.M. 1 WHEN I survey th3 wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died. My richest gain I count but loss. And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast. Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 115 3 See, from His head, His bands. 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 tribute far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine. Demands my soul, m^- life, my all. Isaac Watts, a. 71, . L. M. 1 'TIS finished ! so the Savior cried, And meekly- bowed His head and died : 'Tis finished ! yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the victory Avon. 2 'Tis finished ! all that heaven foretold By prophets in the dnxH of old.; And truths are opened to our view That kings and prophets never knew. 3 'Tis finished! Son of God, Thy power Hath triumphed in this awful hour ; And yet our eyes with sorrow see That life to us was death to Thee. 4 'Tis finished ! let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round : 'Tis finished I let the triumph rise, And swell the chorus of the skies. Samuel Stcnnctt. 116 72. 8.7 8.7 4.4.7. 1 THY cross, O Jesus, Thou didst bear, Thy path to death extended, To save the world, which everywhere With hate and scorn offended. Oh, love how deep To bleed and weep For Thine own persecutors ! 2 Thy cross, Redeemer, Thou didst bear, Our sins away Thou'st taken ; Thine own Thou wilt us still declare. Though we have Thee forsaken. And gone astray ; Yea, day by day Thy love is present with us. 3 Thy cross, O Savior, Thou didst bear, Thy boundless hiight and glory, Forever praised by angels fair, And told in sacred stor^^, Thou laidst aside. Naught shall abide, Save by the love that bleedeth. 4 Thy cross to victory Thou didst bear. Oh, grant that I, dear Savior, May glory in the cross and share Thy heavenly joy and favor ! Then shall my soul Have reached its goal Safe in Thy loving bosom. e. g. Geiier. 117 73. 7.6.7.6 1 O SACKED Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weiglied down, Now scornfullj^ Hurroiinded With thorns. Thine only crown ! Once reigning in the highest In hght and majesty, Dishonored now Thou diest, Yet here I worship Thee. 2 How art Thon pale with anguish. With sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn ! What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered. Was all for sinners' gain ; INIine, mine was the transgression. But Thine the deadly pain. 3 Lo, here I fall, my Savior, 'T is I deserve Thy place : Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Th3^ grace. Receive me, my Redeemer ; My Shepherd, make me Thine, Of every good the Fountain, Thy art the Spring of mine ! 4 AVhat language shall I borrow To thank Tlie3, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end ! 118 Oh, make me Thine for ever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never. Outlive my love to Thee, 5 Forbid that I should leave Thee; O Jesus, leave not me ; In faith may I receive Thee, When death shall set me free. When strength and comfort languish, And I must hence depart. Release me then from anguish By Thine own wounded heart. Bernard of Clairvaux. Paul Gerliardt. i4-. 7s. Iambic. 7 lines. O LAMB of God, most holy, On Calvary an offering ; Despised, meek and lowly. Thou in Thy death and suffering Our sins didst bear, our anguish ; The might of death didst vanquish ; Give us Thy peace, o Jesus ! N. Lecius. 75, 8.7. Iambic. 10 line?. 1 A LAMB goes uncomplaining forth, The guilt of all men bearing ; 'T is laden wnth the sin of earth ; None else the burden sharing 119 It goes its way, grows weak and faint, To slaughter led without complaint, Its spotless life to offer; Bears shame, and stripes, and wounds, and death. Anguish and mockery, and saith, "Willing all this I suffer." 2 This spotless Lamb, our soul's great Friend, And everlasting Savior, God chooseth sin's dread reign to end And bring us to His favor. '"Go forth, my Son ! redeem to Thee The children who're exposed by me To punishment and anger. The punishment is great, and dread The wrath, but Thou Thy blood shalt shed. And free them from this danger." 3 Dilate, shrine of my heart, and swell. To thee shall now be given A treasure that doth far excel The worth of earth and heaven. Away with silver and with gold. With treasures of an earthly mold ! I've found a better jewel. My priceless treasure, Lord my God, Is Thy most holy, precious blood, Which flowed from wounds so cruel. 4 And when Thy glory I shall see And taste Thy kingdom's pleasure, 120 Thy blood shall then my purple be, I'll clothe me in this treasure; It then shall be my glorious crown ; Thus I'll appear before the throne Of God, and need not hide me ; And shall, by Him to Thee bethrothed. By Thee in bridal garments clothed, Stand as a bride beside Thee. p. Gerhardt. 76. 6.6.7. 1 WHAT comfort sweet to pause Close by the holy cross, And with the Savior's mother In silence look upon Our dear and dying brother; For there all fears are gone, The peace of God abounds, In His ijeace-giving wounds. 2 What comfort sweet to own In His dear blood alone All sin and guilt forgiven. It cheers the weary heart, When love divine from heaven Does life and strength impart ; The soul enjoys the peace That nevermore shall cease. 3 What comfort to believe In spite of woe and grief. Though worthy of perdition. ]21 Yet to this sinful heart Thou glvest full remission. Lord, Thy gi-ace impart ; 1 plead, Thy precious blood. Thou spotless Lamb of God. 4 What comfort sweet to tell My wants, I know it well — And pray for more endurance When longing to believe. But lacking full assurance. No rest I can receive, Until I come to Thee, O Lamb of Calvary ! 5 Let all here have access. Who yearn for happiness. Grace to the poor aboundeth. And peace to troubled hearts ; For mercy's name here soundeth. And comfort sweet imparts To him ^'ho comfortless For help and mercy prays. L. Linderot. 77. 1 MY crucified Savior, despised and contemned Tliou innocent Victim for sinners condemned, Thy garments are blood-stained. Thy spirit doth groan. In agony prostrate, Thou sufferest alone. 122 2 Thou weepest and moanest in conflict and prayer, And writhest in agony, pain, and despair ; In thirty year's anguish ourpath Thou hast trod, And diest at last to redeem us to God. 3 For me Thou hast labored salvation to win, For me tasted death to atone for my sin ; Neglected, forsaken, but mindful of me, Thou prayest for those A\^ho have crucified Thee. 4 Thou consecrate Victim, my Passover slain. The gall and the wormwood for me Thou dost drain. That I might be blessed Thou sufferest all woe. And diest at last on me life to bestow. 5 Our Savior thus finished God's plan with our race. And laid the foundation for pardon and grace, And then rose triumphant, the conquering Lord, Appeased the Creator and mankind restored . 6 Restored to the bliss that was lost in the fall. Yea, greater, for Jesus i^repared for us all 123 Eternal salvation and mansions above; Come, poor burdened sinners, rejoice in His love, 7 What is, then, to be reconciled unto God? It is that He silenced the curseby His blood; And what the relation to which we're re- stored ? The rig'ht to be counted the friends of the Lord. S So come, trembling sinner, come just as thou art. Thy cares and thy sorrows to Jesus impart; In Him seek salvation from death and the grave, For Jesus is willing and mightj^ to save. A. C. Rutstrom, 78. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 STRICKEN, smitten, and afflicted. See Him djing on the tree ! 'T is the Christ hy man rejected ; Yes, my soul, 't is He, 't is He! Many hands were raised to wound Him, ' None would interpose to save; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that Justice gave. 2 Ye who think of sin l)ut lightly, Nor suppose the evil great. Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estiniate. 124 Mark the Sacrifice appointed ! See who bears the awful load , 'T is the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of man, and Son of God. 3 Here ^^e have a firm foundation ; Here the refuge of the lost ; Christ's the Rock c»f onr salvation : His the Name of which we boast: Lamb of God for sinners Trounded ! Sacrifice to cancel gnilt ! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have bnilt. Thomas Kelly, a. 79. CM. 1 ALAS ! and did my Savior bleed ? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a w^orm as I ? 2 Was it for crimes that I had done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love be^^ond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide. And shut his glories in. When Clirist the mighty Maker died For man, the creature's sin. 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face. While His dear cross appears ; 125 Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes in tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; Here Lord, I give myself awaj^ 'T is all that I can do. Isaac Watts, a. EASTER. 80. L. M. 1 BLEST Easter day, what joy is thine! We praise, dear Lord, Thy Name divine, For Thou has triumphed o"er the tomb ; No more we need to dread its gloom. 2 That tree, on which Thou offer'dst up Thy life, now bears the fruit of hope: Thy precious blood for us is shed, NoAV we m.ixy feed on heavenlj^ bread. 3 We thank Thee, Jesus, that Thy hand Has freed us from sin's galling band ; No more its thralldom we need fear; The year of liberty is here. 4 O Jesus Christ, God's Son elect, Our Paschal Lamb without defect, To us Thou givest strength indeed, In all our conflicts, all our need. 12G 5 Through Thee we alwa^^s shall prevail, HoAvever hell may us assail, Thou setst us free. Thy Name to praise. And leadst us into heavenly ^vays. 6 Oh, grant, that as Thou didst arise, I too, with joy, may heavenward rise, First from my sin, to love Thy Avay, Then from the grave, at the last day. 7 All praise to Thee who from death's might, From carnal lust and sin's dark plight Eedeemest me, and show^'st how I Msij reach eternal life on high. O. Petri. 81 78.D. 1 CHRIST is risen from the dead ! Darkness uoaa^ no more shall reign ; Thorns no more shall croAvn the head That was bowed with grief and pain : Christ the Lord, the mighty King, From our sin hath made us free. Where, O death, is now thy sting? Where, O grave, thy victory ? 2 Scoffers now" no more shall say : If thou be the Christ, come down From the cross, and prove to-day That to Thee belongs the crown ! For our risen Lord and King From our sin hath made us free. 127 Where, O deatli, is now thy stmg? Where, O grave, thy victory? Faith now knows He is the Lord, Gives assent to His decree, Trusts the promise in His Word, And is crowned with victory, Shouting praises to the King, Who from sin hath made us free. . Where, O death, is now thy sting? Where, O grave, thy victory ? H. A. Becker. 82. 78. 1 CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won ; Lo ! the sun's eclipse is o'er ; Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal Christ hath burst the gates of hell ! Death in vain forbids His rise; Christ hath opened paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King; W^here, O death, is now thy sting? Dying once. He all doth save; AYhere thy victor^^ O grave? 128 5 Soar Ave now where Christ has led, Following our exalted Head ; Made like Him, like Him we rise; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies ! 6 Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven ! Praise to Thee by both be given : Thee we greet triumphant now ; Hail, the Resurrection Thou ! i 83, C. Wesley. 5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5.11.11.10. 1 HE hveth forever ! There's light o'er the grave : Fulfilled hath the Savior The promise He gave. With jo3^ and salvation. The Victor on earth, 'Mid heaven's adoration, In glory comes forth. The seal hath been broken, the stone rolled away. The watchers have all fled in awe and dismay: Hell itself is trembling. Hallelujah ! 2 The victory was glorious, Now darkness must flee; The light was victorious, And ever shall be. Now death is o'erpowered. And faith doth revive ; And hope on us showered, And hearts made alive. 129 Ye sorrowing Avomen, whom seek ye now here? The Savior noAV liveth ! Allay then your fear : Christ Jesus is risen. Hallelujah ! 3 Thus earth was with heaven Through Christ reconciled ; And j 03^ shall be given The penitent child. Ye friends who once bended Your heads 'neath the cross, Rejoice! they are ended Y^our sorrows and woes ! Thou scattered flock that for guidance dost yearn, He liveth thy Shepherd, to Him now return : He guideth thee ever. Hallelujah ! 4 'Mid foes that alarm us, His church stands secure ; No evil can harm us. His Word shall endure, Lo I to all the nations. To friend and to foe, With courage and patience His messengers go, And tell of the Savior who died for our sin, And rose from the dead, and now liveth again, Tlie first-fruits of glory. Hallelujah! 5 Believers befriended, Why do 3'e lament? The day is soon ended. 130 The night is soon spent. The grave shall embrace you, And you shall find rest ; The Savior shall raise you, To live and be blest. He soweth the grain, and He cometh at last ; And truly the tares from the wheat He shall cast, And gather the harvest. Hallelujah ! F. M. Franzen. 84. 1 CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day, Christians, haste jour vows to pay, Offer je your praises meet. At the Paschal Victim's feet. For the sheep tlie Lamb hath bled, Sinless in the sinner's stead ; Christ is risen, to-day we cry ; Now He lives no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, Man to God hath reconciled, Whilst in strange and awful strife Met togethfT Death and Life. Christians, on this happy day. Haste with joy your vows to pay ; Christ is risen, to-day we cry ; Novk^ He lives no more to die. 3 Christ, who once for sinners bled. Now the first-born from the dead, 7s.D 85. 131 Thrcmed in endless might and poAver Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, eternal Hope on high ! Hail, Thou King of victory! Hail, Thou Prince of Life adored! Help and save us, gracious Lord ! From the Latin. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 THE day of Resurrection ! . Earth, tell it out abroad ! The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God ! From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky. Our Christ hath brought us over, With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil. That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light: And listening to His accents. May hear, so calm and plain. His own "All hail!" — and hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth her song begin ! Let all the world keep triumph, And all that is therein ! In grateful exultation 132 86. Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, Our Joy that hath no end. John of Damascus. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 DAY of wonder, day of gladness, Hail thy ever glorions light ! Gone is sorrow, gone is sadness, Ended is the gloomy night ! Listen to the angel's story, — Cast away all fear and dread; Give to God the Father glory ! Christ is risen from the dead ! 2 In the triumph of this hour, Jubilant shall swell the song; Unto Jesus, honor, power, Blessing, victory belong. Scattered are the clouds of error, Sin and hell are captive led : E'en the grave is free from terror, Christ is risen from the dead ! 3 Every people, every nation, Soon shall hear the gladsome sound ; Joyous tidings of salvation. Borne to earth's remotest bound. Then shall rise, in tones excelling, Praise for grace so freely shed ; And the Easter hymn be SAvelling, Christ is risen from the dead ! ir. J. Hall. 87, 138 7s, 1 MORNING breaks upon the tomb ; Jesus scatters all its gloom ; Day of triumph through the skies, See the glorious Savior rise. 2 Ye who are of death afraid, Triumph in the scattered shade, Drive your anxious cares away, See the place where Jesus lay ! 8 Christian, dry your flowing tears. Chase your unbelieving fears ; Look on His deserted grave, Doubt no more His power to save. W. B. Collyer. 88. L.M. 1 COME, see the place where Jesus lay, And hear angelic voices say : "He rose, He lives, who once was slain ; He said that He would rise again." 2 Oh joyful sound ! Oh glorious hour ! When by His own almightj^ power Our Savior rose, and left the grave. And ever liveth now to save. 3 Now let our songs His triumph tell. Who burst the bands of death and hell ; The First-begotten of the dead. For us He rose, our glorious Head. 184 4 No more we tremble at the gvsive, For Jesus will our spirits save. O risen Lord, in Thee we live, To Thee our ransomed souls we give. 5 All praise be Thine, O risen Lord, From death to endless life restored ; All praise to God the Father be And Holy Ghost eternally. Thomas Kelly. 89, CM. 1 WELCOME, Thou Victor in the strife, AVelcome from out the cave ! To-day we triumph in Thy life Around Thine empty grave. 2 Our enemy is put to shame. His short-lived triumph o'er; . Our God is Avith us, we exclaim, We fear our foe no more. 3 The dwellings of the just resound With songs of victory ; For in their midst Thou, Lord, art found. And bringest peace with Thee. 4 Oh, let Thy conquering banner wave O'er hearts Thou raakest free; And paint the path that from the grave Leads heavenward up to Thee. 5 We bury all our sin and crime Deep in our Savior s tomb, 135 And seek the treasure there, that time Nor change can e'er consume. Fearless we lay us in the tomb, And sleep the night away, If Thou art there to break the gloom, And call us back to day. 7 Death hurts us not : his power is gone, And pointless all his darts : God's friYor now on us hath shone, Joy filleth all our hearts. Benjamin Schmolk. 90. 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.7. 1 PRAISE the Savior Now and ever ! Praise Him all beneath the skies ! Prostrate l^ing. Suffering, dj^iug, On the cross, a Sacrifice; Victory gaining, Life obtaining, Now in glory he doth rise. 2 All is finished, And accomplished ; Christ is now our Righteousness He our Savior, Hath forever Set us free from dire distress. Through His merit, We inherit IJght and pence and happiness. 136 91 3 We're delivered, Our bonds severed, Christ hath bruised the serpent's head : Death no long:er Is the stronger, Hell Itself is captive led. Christ hath risen From death's prison, O'er the tomb He light hath shed. ' 4 Praise forever For His favor Unto God the Father sing; Praise the Savior, Praise Him ever, Son of God, our Lord King; Praise the Spirit, Through Christ's merit He doth us salvation bring. Fortunatus—J, O, WaUin. 8.7.8.7 8.8.7. 1 IN Death's strong grasp the Savior lay, For Dur offenses given : But noAV the Lord is risen to-daj''. And brings us life from heaven : And therefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful A^oice, And sing loud Hallelujahs. 2 No son of man could conquer death, Such evil sin had wrought us ; 187 For innocence dwelt not on eartb, And therefore death had brought ns Into this thralldom from of old, And ever grew more strong and bold, His shadow lay athwart us. 3 But Jesus Christ, God's only Son, Has come for our salvation. The cause of death He has undone. And stopped his devastation ; Christ ruined all his right and claim, And left him nothing but the name ; His sting is lost forever. 4 Tt w^as a strange and dreadful strife. When life and death contended : The victory remained with life, The reign of death was ended : For Holy Scripture plainly saith. That death is swallowed up by death. And put to shame forever. 5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree, So strong His love ! to save us : The atoning blood now marks our door. Faith points to it, death passes o'er. He never more can harm us. 6 So let us keep the festival, Whereto the Lord invites us ; Christ is Himself the Joy of all, 138 The Sun which warms and lighlB us : And by His grace He doth Imijart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. 7 Then let us feast this Easter-daj^ On the true Bread of heaven ; The Word of grace hath purged away The old and w^icked leaven : For Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed ; Faith lives upon no other. Martin Luther. 92. L. 1 I KNOW that my Redeemer lives ! 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 time of need. 3 He lives to grant me rich supply. He lives to guide me with His eye. He lives to comfort me v^^hen faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4 He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives, all blessings to impart. 139 5 He lives, and ^Tants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death ; He lives, mj^ mansion to pre}3are ; He lives, to bring me safely there, 6 He lives, all glory to His Xame! He lives, my Jesus, still the same ; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, I knov^' that my Redeemer lives ! Samuel Medley. 93, 1 BLOW ye the trnmpet, blow The gladly solemn sonnd ! Let all the nations knoAV, To earth's remotest boiind, The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed 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 ransomed sinners, home. 3 The gospel trumpet hear. The news of pardoning grace; Ye happy souls, draw near. Behold your Savior's face : The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 140 4 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 ransomed sinners, home. C. Wefley. 94, ASCENSION. 8.7.8.7.8.8. 1 TO realms of glory I behold My risen Lord returning ; While I, a stranger in the earth, For heaven am. ever yearning. Far from my heavenlj^ Father's home 'Mid toil and sorrow hei'e I roam. 2 Far from my home — how long, dear Lord, Before my exile endeth ? But far beyond the realms of sense My fervent prayer ascendeth : My prayer, nnnttered, but a groan. Shall rend the skies and reach Thy throne. 3 Then visions of the goodly land By faith my soul obtaineth ; There I shall dwell for evermore Where Christ in glory reigneth, In mansions of that blest abode — The city of the living God. 141 4 In that blest city is no night, Nor any pain or weeping ; There is my treasure and my heart Safe in my Savior's keeping: In heaven, my blessed Lord, with Thee, Msiy all my conversation be. 5 In glory He shall come again To earth as He ascended ; So let me w^ait and watch and pray, . Until my day is ended. That day, O Lord, is hid from me. But daily do I wait for Thee. 6 And blessed shall that servant be, O Lord, at Thy returning. Whose heart is waiting, Lord, for Thee, Whose lamp is trimmed and burning; Him wilt Thou take to dwell with Thee, In joy and peace eternally. J. O. Wallin. 95. 1 O Jesus, who art gone before To Thy blest realms of light, Oh,. thither may our spirits soar, And wing their upward flight ! 2 Make us to those delights aspire, Which spring from love to Thee, Which pass the carnal heart's desire, Which faith alone can see : c. M. 142 3 When to His saints, as their reward, Himself Jehovah gi^es, And thus its all-sufficient Lord The faithful soul receives. 4 To guide us to Thy glories, Lord, To lift us to the sky, Oh, may Thy Holy .Ghost be poured Upon us from on high ! 5 Praise to the Father and the Son, Who dwells aloft in heaven ; And to the Spirit, Three in One, Let equal praise be given . From the Latin. 96, 8.7 8.7.D. 1 SEE the Conqueror mounts in triumph; See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, His chariot, To His heaA^enly palace gate ! Hark ! the choir of angel voices, Joyful alleluins sing, And the portals high are lifted, To receive their heavenly King. 2 Who is this that comes in glory. With the trump of jubilee? Lord of battles, God of armies. He hath gained the victory ! He Avho on the cross did suffer. He who from the grave arose. 148 He hath vanquished sin and Satan, He by death hath spoiled His foes. 3 Now our heavenly Aaron enters, AYith His blood within the veil ; Joshua now is come to Canaan, And the kings before Him qnail; Now He plants the tribes of Israel In their promised resting-place; Now our great Elijah offers Double portion of His grace. 4 He hath raised our human nature On the clouds to God's right hand : There we sit in heavenly places, There with Him in glory stand : Jesus reigns adored by angels : Man with God is on the throne: Mighty Lord, in Thine ascension AVe by faith behold our own. Christopher Wordsworth. 97. 1 HAIL the day that sees Him rise, To His throne above the skies ! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Re-ascends Flis native heaven. 2 There the glorious triumph waits; Lift your heads, eternal gates ; He hath conquered death and sin: Take the King of glory in ! 144 98 3 Him though highest lieaven receives, Still He loves the earth He leaves ; Though I'eturning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own. 4 See, He lifts His hands above! See, He shows the prints of love ! Hark, His gracious lips bestow, Blessings on His church below ! 5 Still for us His death He pleads ; Ever for us intercedes ; Near Himself prepares our place, He the first-fruits of our race. 6 There we shall with Thee remain, Partners of Thine endless reign ; There Thy face unclouded see. Find our heaven of heavens in Thee. C. Wesley, a. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 HAIL, Thou once despised Jesus ! 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 ; 145 By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven, Through the virtue of Thy blood : Opened is the gate of heaven ; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory, There forever 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. 4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing. Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays. Help to sing our Savior's merits, Help to chant Tmmanuel's praise. John BakeweU. a. c)y« CM 1 THE Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned Avith gloiy noAV ; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow, I4r> 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His by sovereign right : The King of kings and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below. To whom He manifests His love, And grants His Name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given ; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord belovr, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to knoTV^ The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him : His people's hope, His people's v^ealth. Their everlasting theme. Thomas Kelly, a. 100. 8.7.8.7.7.7. 1 HARK, ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above! Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices ; Jesus reigns, the God of love. See, He sits on yonder throne; Jesus rules the world alone. 147 2 Jesus, hail ! whose glorj^ brightens All above, and makes it fair: Lord of life. Thy smile enlightens. Cheers and charms Thy people here. When we thinlv of love lil^e Thine, Lord, we own it love divine. 4 King of glory, reign forever; Thine an everlasting crown : Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those whom Thou hast made Thine owm; Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. 4 Savior, hasten Thine appearing; Bring, oh, bring the glorious day. When, the awful summons hearing. Heaven and earth shall pass away. Then, with golden harps, we'll sing, "Glory, glory to our King.' Thomas Kelly, a. 101, CM. 1 ALL hail the power of Jesus' Name ! Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall. Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 148 3 Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call ; The Lord incarnate, Man divine : And crown Him Lord of all. 4 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget The worniTvood and the gall; Go, spread yonr trophies at His feet, And croT^n Him Lord of all, 5 Let every kindred, every tribe. On this terrestrial ball. To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 6 Oh, that with j^onder sacred throng We at His feet may fall ! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Edward Perronet. PENTECOST. lO^. 8s. 91ii 1 COME, Holy Spirit, God and Lord ! Be all Thy graces now outpoured On the believer's mind and soul. To strengthen, save, and make us Avhole, Lord, by the brightness of Thy hght. Thou in the faith dost men unite Of every land and every tongue: This to Thy praise, O Lord, be sung. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 149 2 Thou strong Defense, Thou holy Light, Teach us to know our God aright, And call him Father from the heart : The AYord of life and truth impart : /rhat we may love not doctrines strange, Nor e'er to other teachers range. But Jesus for our Master own. And put our ti'ust in Him alone. H allelujah ! Hallelujah ! 3 Thou sacred Ardor, Comfort sweet, Help us to wait with ready feet And willing heart, at Thy command. Nor trial fright us from Thy band. Lord, make us ready with Thy powers ; Strengthen the flesh in weaker hours. That as good warriors we may force Through life and death to Thee our course. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Martin Luther. 103. 8.7.8. 7. D. 1 HOLY GHOST, dispel our sadness. Pierce the clouds of sinful night ; Come, Thou Source of sw^eetest gladness, Breathe Thy life and spread Thy light ! Come, Thou best of all donations God can gi\e, or we implore! Having Thy sweet consolations. We need wish for nothing more. 150 2 From that height that knows no measuve, As a gracious shoTv^er descend, Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish, or God can send. Author of the new creation ! Come with unction and witli power ; Make our hearts Thy habitation ; On our souls Thy graces shower. 3 Manifest Thy love forever; Fence us in on every side ; In distress be our reliever Guard and teach, support and guide. Hear, oh, hear our supplication, Loving Spirit, God of peace ! Rest upon this congregation, AYith the fulness of Thy grace, Paul Gerhardt. » 104-. 8.7.8.7.7.7. 1 COME, oh, come. Thou quickening Spirit, Thou forever art divine ; Let thy power never fail me, Always fill this heart of mine; Thus shall grace, and truth, and light Dissipate the gloom of night. 2 Grant my mind and my affections AVisdom, counsel, purity; That I may be ever seeking Naught but that which pleases Thee. 151 Let Thy knowledge spread and grow, AVorking- error's overthrow. 3 Lead me to green pastures, lead me By the true and living way, Shield me from each strong temptation That might draw mj^ heart astray ; And if e'er my feet should turn, For each error let me mourn. 4 Holy Spirit, strong and mighty, Thou who makest all things new, Make Thy work within me perfect, Help me by Thy AYord so true, Arm me with that Sword of Thine, And the victory shall be mine. 5 In the faith, oh ! make me steadfast ; Let not Satan, death or shame Of mj' confidence deprive me; Lord, my refuge is Thj' Name. When the flesh inclines to ill. Let Thy AVord prove stronger still. 6 And when my last hour approaches, Let my hopes grow yet more bright ; Since I am an heir of heaven, In Thy glorious courts of light, Fairer far than voice can tell. There, redeemed by Christ, to dwell. H. Held. 152 105. CM. INCOME, Holy Spirit, heavenlj^ Dove, With all Thy quickening powers ; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below. Fond of these trifling toys ; Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys ! 3 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor, dying rate ? Our love so cold, so faint to Thee, And Thine to us so great? 4 Come, Holy Spirit, heaA'^enly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers. Come, shed abroad a Savior's love. And that shall kindle ours. Isaac Watts. 106, No. 13, 47. 1 O HOLY Spirit, enter in. Among these hearts Thy work begin, Thy temple deign to make us ; Sun of the soul, Thou Light Divine, Around and in us brightly shine. To strength and gladness wake us. Where Thou shinest, life from heaven There is given. We before Thee For that precious gift implore Thee. 153 2 Left to ourselves we shall but stray; Oh, lead us on the narrow way, With wisest counsel guide us, And give us steadfastness, that Ave May henceforth truly follow Thee, Whatever woes betide us : Heal Thou gently, hearts now broken, Give some token Thou art near us. Whom we trust to light and cheer us, 3 mighty Rock ! O Source of Life ! Let Thy dear Word, 'mid doybt and strife, Be so wuthin us burning. That we be faithful unto death, In Thy pure love and holy faith. From Thee true wisdom learning! Lord, Thy graces on us shower. By Thy power Christ confessing, Let us win His grace and blessing. 4 O gentle Dew, from heaven now fall With power upon the hearts of all, Thy tenderness instilling; That heart to heart more closely bound, Fruitful in kindly deeds be found. The law of love fulfilling; No wrath, no strife, here shall grieve Thee, We receive Thee, Where Thou livest Peace and love and joy Thou givest. 154 5 Grant that our days, while life shall last, 111 purest holiness be past ; Our minds so rule and strengthen That they may rise o'er things of earth, The hopes and joys that here have birth ; And if our course Thou lengthen, Keep Thou pure. Lord, from offences. Heart and senses; Blessed Spirit, Bid us thus true life inherit. Michael Schirmer. 107. 1 GRACIOUS Spirit, Dove divine! Let Thy light within me shine ; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me with Thy heavenly love. 2 Speak Thy pardoning grace to me. Set the burdened sinner free ; Lead me to the Lamb of God, AVash me in His precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart ; Seal salvation on my heart ; Breathe Thyself into 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, Help me, Lord, forever Thine. John Slocker. a. 155 108. 1 HOLY GHOST, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine ! Chase tlie shades of night awaj^ Turn tlie darkness into day. 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 power divine. Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; In Thy mercy pity me. From sin's bondage set me free. 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Yield a, sacred, settled peace, Let it grow and still increase. 5 Holy Spirit, all divine. Dwell within this heart of mine ; Cast down every idol throne. Reign supreme, and reign alone. 6 See, to Thee I yield my heart; Shed Thy life through every part. A pure temple I would be. Wholly dedicate to Thee. Andrew Reed. a. 156 109, S.M. 1 LORD God, the Holy Ghost! In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all Thy power. 2 We meet with one accord In our appointed place. And wait the promise of our Lord, The Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind. One soul, one feeling breathe. 4 Tlie young, the old inspire With wisdom from above; And give us hearts and tongues of fire. To pray, and praise, and love, 5 Spirit of hght, explore, And chase our gloom away ; With lustre shining more and more. Unto the perfect day ! 6 Spirit of truth, be Thou In life and death our Guide ; O Spirit of adoption, now May we be sanctified ! James Montgomery. 157 L. M. 110, 1 COME, Holy Spirit, from above, Aud Ivindle in our hearts Thy love lu all our darkness on us shine, And fill us with Thy srrace divine. 2 The only Comforter Thou art ; Oh, come and dwell within each heart; And give us power from above To keep the blessed law of love. 3 Enlighten every darkened heart, And faith and hope to each impart ; What else we need Thou well dost know, This let Thy love and grace bestow. 4 In Thy blest gifts on us outpoured, Thou art the right hand of the Lord ; The AVord of Truth Thou sendest forth. In tongues of fire to all the earth. 5 Defend us from our wilj^ foe, And upon us Thy peace bestow; Keep us securely" all our days In Thy blest covenant of grace. G Show us the Father's love and care, And of the Son Thy witness bear; To Both Thou showest us the way. Spirit of Both, adored for aye. 158 7 To God the Father, God the Son, For precious gifts be honor done ; And for the Spirit's gracious power Be praise and glory evermore. Martin Luther. J. O. Wallin. THE TRINITY. 111. 1 IN all danger be our stay, O Father, Son, and Spirit; Cleanse us from our sins we pray, And let us life inherit. Keep us from the Evil One, Firm in the faith abiding, In Christ our Savior hiding, And heartily confiding. Let us pnt God's armor on. With all true Christians running Our heavenly race, and shunning The Devil's wiles and cunning. Amen, Amen, be this done. Hallelujah! Hallelnjah! 112. 1 WE all believe in one true God, Maker of all earth and heaven ; The Father, Who to us in love Hath the claim of children given. 159 He in sOiil and body feeds us, All we want His hand provides us, Tlirough all snares and perils leads us, Watches that no harm betides us ; He cares for us by day and night, All things are governed bj^ His might. 2 And we believe in Jesus Christ, His own Son, our Lord, possessing An equal Godhead, throne and might, Through whom comes the Father's bles- sing ; • Conceived of the Holj'- Spirit, Born of Mary, virgin mother ! That lost man might life inherit Made true Man , our elder Brother, AVas crucified by sinful men. And raised by God to life again. 3 Also the Hol3^ Ghost we own, AVho sweet grace and comfort giveth, And with the Father and the Son In etei-nal glory liveth ; Who the Christian church doth even Keep in unity of spirit ; Sins are verily forgiven Through the blest Redeemer's merit; All flesh shall rise again, and we Shall live with God eternally. Martin Luther. 160 llo, L. M. 1 ALMIGHTY God, eternal Lord, Grant us Thy grace through Thy dear AVord To praise Thee and to bear in mind That Thou art ever good and kind. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, incarnate Word, Thy Name be evermore adored. For all Thine anguish, death, and pain, Through Tvhich salvation we obtain. 3 O Holy Spirit, grant us grace. And guide us in Thy righteous ways. That we may Tvith the heavenly host Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. J. O. Wallin. 114. 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 1 COME, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy Name to sing. Help us to praise! Father all glorious. O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us. Ancient of days. 2 Jesus, our Lord, descend; From all our foes defend, Nor let us fall ; Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defense be made. Our souls on Thee be stayed ; Lord, hear our call ! 161 3 CoDie, Thou incarnate Word, Gin] on Thj' mighty sword, Our prayer attend : Come, and Thy people bless. And give Thy Word success ; Spirit of holiness. On us descend. 4 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour : Thou who almighty art, Now rule in every heart. And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power ! 5 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be. Hence, evermore ! His sovereign Majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. C. Wesley. 115, 7s 1 GLORY to the Father give, God in whom we move and live; Children's i)rayers He deigns to hear. Children's songs delight His ear. 2 Glor3^ to the Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King: 162 Children, raise your ST^^eetest strain To the Lamb, for He was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost, Who reclaims the sinner lost ; Children's minds may He inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire. 4 Glory in the highest be To the blessed Trinity, For the gospel from above, For the ^word that God is love. James Montgomery. 116. 11.12.11.10. 1 HOLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Earl J in the morning our song shall rise to Thee: Holy, Holy, Hol^^ ! merciful and mighty ; God in three Persons, blessed Trinitj^ ! 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns upon the glassy sea ; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Which w^ert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, 103 Only Thou art holy: there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, in purity. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty ! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea : Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty; God in three Persons, blessed Trinity ! 117 O. M. 1 HAIL! holy, holy, holy Lord, Whom One in Three we know ; By all Thy he.avenly hosts adored, By all Th3^ church below. 2 One undivided Trinity With triumph we proclaim ; The universe is full of Thee, And speaks Thy glorious Name. 3 Thee, holj- Father, we confess: Thee, holy Son, adore ; And Thee, the Holy Ghost, we bless, And worship evermore. 4 Hail! holy, holy, holy Lord, Our heavenly song shall be ; Supreme, essential one, adored In co-eternal Three! C. Wesley, a. 164 llo. 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 1 OUR Father, merciful and good, Who dost to Thee invite us. Oh ! cleanse us in our Savior's blood, And to Thyself unite us. Send unto us Thj^ holy Word, And let it guide us ever ; Then in this world of darkness, Lord, Shall naught from Thee us sever : Grant us, O IjOi:d, this favor ! 2 We cry to Thee with one accord, 'Tis all that can avail us ; For none doth hear and keep Thy Word, If Lord, Thy grace doth fail us. Consider then, we humbly pray. For our dear Savior's merit. How Satan soweth tares alway^ And send, O Lord, Thy Spirit, That we may life inherit. 3 O God and man, Christ Jesus blest ! Our sorrows Thou didst carry. Our wants and cares Thou knowest best. For Thou with us didst tarry. O Jesus Christ, our Brother dear. To us and every nation Thy Spirit send, let Him draw near With truth and consolation, That we may see salvation. 165 3 Come, Holy Ghost, Thy grace impart, Tear Satan's snares asnnder. The Word of God keep in our lieart, And lead us safely j^onder ; Then, sanctified, for evermore, In Christ alone confiding, "We'll sing His praise and Him adore ; His precious Word us guiding To heavenly joys al)iding! Olaus Petri. 119. 6.6.8.4.D. t THE God v\^ho reigns on high The great archangels sing, And "Holy, holj', holy," cr3'', "Almighty King! AVho was and is the same, And evermore shall be; Jehovah, Father, great I am. We worship Thee". 2 Before the Savior's face The ransomed nations bow, O'erwhelmed at His almighty grace, For ever new : He shows His prints of love; They kindle to a flame. And sound, through all the worlds above. The slaughtered Lamb. 8 The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high ; 166 "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!" They ever cry : Hail, Abraham's God, and mine! I join the heavenly lays ; All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise. Thomas Olivers. 167 II. TflE GflRISTIAN LIFE. WORSHIP. 120. LM. 1 BEFORE .Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and He destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of cla^^, and formed us men; And when like wandering- sheep we strayed, 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? 4 We'll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. .') Wide as the world is Thy command. Vast as eternity Thy love ; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand. When rolling years shall cease to move. Isaac Watts. 1(58 121. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended ! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended ; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again ; Oh ! thank Him for His goodness. 2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks forever, O Father, that Thy rule is just. And wise, and changes never : Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns. Thou dost whate'er Thj^ will ordains ; Well for us that Thou rulest ! 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of Thy Heavenly Father, O Thou who hast our peace restored And the lost sheep dost gather. Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high From out our depths we sinners cry. Have mercy on us, Jesus ! 4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious gift, Thou Comforter, unfailing. O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift. And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread For us the Saviors blood was shed ; We trust in Thee to save us ! n. Deems. 169 122, 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 WITH joyful heart your praises bring To God the Fount of blessing: His everlasting goodness sing, His holy Name confessing: Our God let all creation bless ; He is our aid in all distress : Oh, bless His Name forever ! 2 Praise God who to the cross and grave Hath sent His Son from heaven ; His death that did the guilty save. Eternal life hath given. He hath redeemed our souls from hell ; Now peace from God with men doth dwell: Oh, bless His Name forever ! 3 Praise God who by His Spirit's light To faith our souls awaketh : Our souls with gifts of grace and might, He strong. He steadfast maketh. His Word doth light our heavenward way; His grace inclines us to obey : Oh, bless His Name forever ! 4 Ye mighty Serax^him, your praise Still to the Lord be bringing, Let all in heaven their voices raise ; Let earth break forth in singing. W^hate'er hath Ijreath shall Him adore. Him first. Him last, Him evermore: Oh, bless His Name forever ! C. Gunther. 170 123. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 SING praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love, The God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul He fills. And every faithless murmur stills ; To God all praise and glory ! 2 The angel host, O King of kings. Thy praise forever telling, In earth and sky all living things Beneath Thy shadow dwelling. Adore the wisdom that could span, And power which formed creation's plan ; To God all praise and glory ! 3 I cried to God in my distress, His mercy heard me calling ; My Savior saw my helplessness. And kept my feet from falling ; For this. Lord, praise and thanks to Thee ! Praise God Most High, praise God with me! To God all praise and glory ! 4 Thus all my gladsome way along, 111 sing aloud Thy praises. That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises : Be joyful in the Lord, my heart! Both soul and body, bear your part! To God all praise and glory ! John Jacob Sehuetz, 171 124. s.M. 1 OH, bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join. And aid my tongue to bless His Name, AVhose favors are divine. 2 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul ! Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness. And without praises die. S '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 ransomed from the grave ; He that redeemed my soul from death Hath sovereign power to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the sufferers rest : The Lord hath judgments for the proud. And justice for the opprest. His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace By His beloved Son. Isaac Watts, a. 172 125. s. M. 1 MY sonl, repeat His praise, ' Whose mercies are so great; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 God will not always chide ; And, w^hen His wrath is felt. His strokes are fewer than our crimes. And lighter than our guilt. 3 High as the heavens are raised Above the ground we tread. So far the riches of His grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 4 His power subdues our sins ; And His forgiving love, Far as the east is from the west. Doth all our guilt remove. 5 Our days are as the grass. Or like the morning floTver ; If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field. It others in an hour. 6 But Thy compassions. Lord, To endless years endure; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. Isaac Watts. 173 126. s. M. 1 COME, sound His praise abroad, And hymns of glory sing: Jeliovab is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2 He formed the deeps unknown ; He gave the seas their bound ; The watery worlds are all His own. And all the solid ground. 3 Come, worship at His throne ; Come, bow" before the Lord. We are His work, and not our own : He formed 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. Isaac Watts, 127. 8.7.8.7, 1 PllAISE the Lord, ye heavens, adore Him, Praise Him, angels in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him ; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. 2 Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken ; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed ; Laws which never shall be broken. For tjieir guidance He hath made. 174 3 Praise the Lord, for he is glorious ; Never shall His promise fail ; God hath ingCde His saiuts victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. 4 Praise the God of our salvation, Hosts on high His power proclaim ; Heaven and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify His Name. Anon. 128, 8.7.8.7.D. 1 LORD, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee For the bliss Thy love bestows. For the pardoning grace that saves me, And the peace that from it flows. Help, O God, my ^veak endeavor; This dull soul to rapture raise : Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray; Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death away. Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt-born fear, And the light of hope revealing. Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 2 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling V,ainly would my lips exx^ress : 175 Low before Thy footstool kneeling, Deign Thy suppliant's prayer to bless. Let Thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, Love's pure flame T^^ithin me raise : And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth Thy praise. Francis Scott Key. 129. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 OH, Avhat praises shall we render To the Lord, who reigns above, For His mercies, constant, tender, For His condescending love ! Though we often have offended. And transgressed His holy will. Still has He our souls befriended ; AVe may call Him Father still. 2 Heavenly Father, Thou hast taught us Thus to seek Thee in our youth ; Hitherto Thy grace hath brought us. Lead us onward in Thy truth. We are weak, do Thou uphold us, And from every snare defend ; Let Thy mighty arms enfold us, Save us, keep us, to the end. 3 Oh, our Father, great and glorious! Draw our youthful hearts to Thee; Let Thy grace be there victorious. Let Thy love our i)ortion be. 176 May we know Thy great salvation, Serve and love Thee all our daj'^s ; Then in heaven, Thy habitation. Join to sing Thine endless praise. John Burton, Jr. 130, 8.7.8.7. 1 GOD is Love : His mercy brightens All the path in which we rove ; Bliss He wakes, and woe He lightens : God is AYisdom, God is Love. 2 Time and change are busy ever; Man decays, and ages move: But His mercy waneth never ; God is Wisdom, God is Love. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth Will His changeless goodness prove ; From the gloom His brightness streameth : God is Wisdom, God is Love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above: Everywhere His glor3^ shineth ; God is Wisdom, God is Love. Sir John Boioring, a. 131. 8.78.7.D. 1 LOVE divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. 177 Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation. Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, oh! breathe Thy loAing spirit Into every troubled breast. Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Take avs^ay the love of sinning. Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning. Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver. Let us all Thy life receive ; Graciously return, and never. Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we Avould be always blessing. Serve Thee as Thy hosts above. Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, ' Glory in Thy precious love. 5 Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see our Avhole salvation Perfectly secured by Thee. Changed from glory into glory. Till in heaven we take our place, Till Avc cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and i^raise. C Wesley. 178 lo2« 8.7.8.7.7.7. 1 PRAISE the Lord, each tribe and nation, Praise Him with a joj'ous heart; Ye who know His full salvation, Gather now from every part ; Let yonr voices glorify, In His temple, God on high. 2 He's our God and our Creator, We, His flock and chosen seed : He, our Lord and Liberator, Us from sin and peril freed ; And at last His flock shall rest In the mansions of the blest. 3 Give Him thanks in all His portals ; In the courts his deeds proclaim ; Hither come, ye ransomed mortals, Glorify our Savior's Name. Ever kind and loving. He Keeps His faith eternally. J. FrancTc.—J. Svedberg. 133 6.7.6.7.6.6.6 1 NOW thank Ave all onr God, AVith heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In Tvhom His earth rf^joices ; Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love. And still is ours to-day. no 2 Oh! may this bounteous God, Through all our hfe be near us, AVith ever joyful hearts. And blessed peace to cheer us ; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when i^erplexed. And free us from all ills, In this Avorld and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father, now be given, The Son and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven ; The One eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore ; For thus it was, is now. And shall be evermore. Martin Rinkart. 134. lis. 1 WE gather, we gather, dear Jesus, to bring The breathings of love 'mid the blossoms of spring ; Our Maker, Redeemer, we gratefully raise ' Our hearts and our voices in hymning Thy praise. 2 When stooping to earth from the brightness of heaven. Thy blood for our ransom so freely was given, 180 Thou deignedst to listen while children adored, With joyful hosannas, the blest of the Lord. 3 Those arms, which embraced little children of old, Still love to encircle the lambs of the fold ; That grace which inviteth the wandering home, Hath never forbidden the youngest to come. 4 Hosanna! Hosanna! Great Teacher we raise Our hearts and our voices in hymning Thy praise For precept and promise so graciously given. For blessings of earth, and for glories of heaven. J. N. van UarUngen. 135. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 COME, let us sing of Jesus, While hearts and accents blend ; Come, let us sing of Jesus, The sinner's only Friend ; His holy soul rejoices Amid the choirs above, To hear our youthful voices Exulting in His love. 2 We love to sing of Jesus, Who wept our path along ; We love to sing of Jesus, The tempted and the strong ; 181 None who besought His healing, He passed unheeded by; And still retains His feeling For us above the sky. 3 We love to sing of Jesus, Who died our souls to save ; We love to sing of Jesus, Triumphant o'er the grave ; And in our hour of danger. We'll trust His love alone. Who once slept in a manger. And now sits on a throne. 4 Then let us sing of Jesus, While yet on earth we stay, And hope to sing of Jesus Throughout eternal day. For those who here confess Him He will in heaven confess. And faithful hearts that bless Him, He will forever bless. G. W. Bethune. 136. 1 SEE the shining dew-drops On the flowers strewed. Proving as they sparkle "God is ever good. Ever good." 2 See the morning sunbeams Lighting up the wood, 182 vSilently proclaiming "God is ever good. Ever good." 3 Hear the mountain streamlet In its solitude, With its ripple saying "God is ever good. Ever good." 4 In the leafy tree-tops, Where no fears intrude, Merry birds are singing "God is ever good. Ever good." 5 He ^^ho came to save us Shed His precious blood ; Better things it speaketh : "God is ever good. Ever good." 6 Bring, my heart, thy tribute, Songs of gratitude ; All things join to tell us "God is ever good. Ever good." 137 78, 1 CHILDEEN of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Savior's worthy praise. Glorious in His w^orks and ways. 188 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 O ye banished seed, be glad ! Christ our Advocate is made ; Us to save, our flesh assumes, Brother to our souls becomes. 4 Shout, 5'e little flock, and blest ; You on Jesus' throne shall rest: There your seat is now prepared ; There j^our kingdom and rcAvard. 5 Lord, submissive make us go. Gladly leaving all below ; Only Thou our leader be, And we still will follow Thee. J. Cennick. l3S. 6.5.6.5, 1 JESUS, high in glory, Lend a listening ear, When we bow before Thee, Children's praises hear. 2 Though Thou art so holy. Heaven's Almighty King, Thou wilt stoop to listen, When Thy praise we sing. 184 3 We are little children, Weak and apt to stray ; Savior, guide and keep us In the heavenly way. 4 Save us. Lord, from sinning ; Watch us day by day ; Help us now to love Thee ; Take our sins away. 5 Then, when Thou dost call us To our heavenly home. We would gladly answer, SaAior, Lord, we come. J. E. Clarke. 139 8.7.8.7. and Chorus. 1 HUMBLE praises, holy Jesus, Infant voices raise to Thee : In Thy mercy, oh, receive us ! Suffer us Thy lambs to be. Chorus — Hallelujah, sweetly singing, Joyful tribute now we bring. Hallelujah, Hallelujah ! Hallelujah, to our King! 2 Gracious Savior, be Thou with us ; Let Thy mercy richly flow : Give Thy Spirit, blessed Jesus , Light and life on us bestow. C/iorMs— Hallelujah, sweetly singing, etc. Composite. 1.85 140. 8.7.8.7. 1 SAVIOR, who Thy flock art feeding, With the Shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share. 2 Now, these little ones receiving. Fold them in Thy gracious arm ; There, Ave know, Thy Word believing. Only there, secnre from harm. 3 Never, from Thy pasture roving. Let them be the lion's prey ; Let Thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them through life's dangerous way. 4 Then within Thy fold eternal Let them find a resting-place: Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace. William Augustus Muhlenberg, 141 H. M. 1 AYHEN little Samuel woke, And heard His Maker's voice. At every word He spoke, How much did he rejoice! Oh, blessed, happy child ! to find The God of heaven so near and kind. 2 If God would speak to me, And say He was my Friend, 186 How happy I should be! Oh, how I would attend ! The smallest sin I then T^ould fear, If God Almighty were so near. 3 And does He never speak ? Oh, yes, for in His Word He bids me come to seek The God that Samuel heard. And every sin I well may fear, Since God Almighty is so near. 4 Like Samuel let us say, Whene'er we read His Word, "Speak, Lord, I w^ould obey The voice that Samuel heard ; And when I in Thy house appear, Speak, for Thy servant vraits to hear." Mrs. Ann Gilbert. 142, c. M. 1 O THOU, whose infant feet were found Within Thy Father's shrine, Whose years, ^th changeless virtue crowned. Were all alike divine. 2 Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone. In childhood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still Thine own. Reginald Heber. 187 l4-0. 8.7. 6 lines. 1 SAVIOR, like a sheplieard lead us, Much we need Tliy tenderest care; Tn Thy pleasaut pastures feed us, For our use Thy fold prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. 2 Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Let us early turn to Thee. 3 Early let us seek Thy favor, Early let us do Thy will ; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our bosom fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. Dorothy A. Thrupp. 144. 8.7 8.7.D. 1 WHAT a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear ! What a privilege to carry Every thing to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit ! Oh, what needless pain we bear! All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. 188 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can w^e find a friend so faithful, Who will our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious SaAaor, still our refnge, — Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee ? Take it to the Lord in prayer ; In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. H. Bonar. 145. 7, 1 COME, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer : He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming- to a King ; Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin ; Lord, remove this load of sin : 189 Let Thy blood for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from giiilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast ; There Thy blood-bonght right maintain. And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer : As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew : Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. John Newton. 146. L. M.D. 1 SWEET hour of praj^er, sweet hour of prayer. That calls me from a world of care. And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known ; In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief. And oft escaped the tempter's snare By thy return, SAveet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear 190 To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless ; And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolation share ; Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height I view my home, and take my flight ; This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize ; And shout, while passing through the air. Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer. Fanny J. Crosby . 147 7.6.7.6.D. 1 O FOUNT of truth and mercy. Thy promise can not fail ; AVhat Thou hast said must ever, In heaven and earth prevail : "Call upon Me in trouble, And I will help afford." Yea, to my latest moment, I'll call upon Thee, Lord. 2 What comfort in affliction To rest upon Thy grace. And in Thy wise direction My fainting heart to place ! 191 AVhen Thou, O Lord, didst teach me In Thine own Name to pray. Thou to my hope affordedst A refuge and a stay. The yearnings of my bosom Thou hearest. Lord, I know; What to my weal pertaineth I know Thou wilt bestow. In times of deepest anguish Thy helping hand is near ; And on Thy loving bosom My sorrows Thou wilt bear. And to this blest assurance I'll cling for evermore ; And never shall I weary A Father to implore. Depart, despair and anguish, That oft my soul oppress ; I'll cling unto my Savior Till He my soul shall bless. p. O. Ny Strom. 148 C. M. 1 LORD, teach us how to pray aright. With reverence and with fear : Though dust and ashes in Thy sight, We may, we must, draw near. 2 Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin, In Aveakness, want, and woe, 192 Fightings without and fears Avithin, Lord, whither shall we go ? 3 God of all grace, we come to Thee With broken, contrite hearts; Give, what Thine eye delights to see, Truth in the inward parts. 4 Give deep humility ; the sense Of godly sorrow give ; A strong desire, with confidence. To hear Thy voice and live : 5 Faith in the only Sacrifice That can for sin atone ; To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes. On Christ, on Christ alone. 6 Give these, and then Thy will be done, Thus strengthened with all might, We, through Thy Spirit and Thy Son, Shall pray, and pray aright. James Montgomery, 149. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 COME, Savior dear, with us abide. We need Thy kind compassion ; ' Thy flock to living waters guide, AVhich are Thy wounds and passion ; And lead us into pastures green Where faitliful souls are ever seen In peace and blissful union. 103 O Sea of love, pour out Thy flood O'er all in blessed showers; The fiery darts quench with Thy blood And crush hell's evil powers. Thou, of the world the Mercy Seat, Let of Thy love the gentle heat Set all our hearts a glowing. A. C. Rutstrom. 150, L. M. 1 O JESUS Christ, Thy grace us lend, Thy Holy Spirit to us send, Lift up our hearts, hear us, we pray, And lead us in life's narrow way! 2 Help us, O Lord, Thy Name to praise, On us bestow Thy power and grace, Increase our faith, give us Thy light To hear and keep Thy Word aright ! 3 Till we in heaven with one accord Sing, "Holy, holj^ holy Lord," And there in glorj^ Thee behold, Revealed 'mid angel hosts untold. 4 Praise to the Father and the Son, And to the Spirit, Three in One. Yea, to the Holy Trinity Be praise throughout eternity ! William August II.— J. Gczelius. 194 151, 7.8.7.8.8.8. 1 BLESSED Jesus, at Thy word We are gathered all to hear Thee ; Let^our hearts and souls be stn-red Now to seek and love and fear Thee ; By Thy teachings sweet and holy, Drawn from earth to love Thee solely. 2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight Lie in deepest darkness shrouded, Till Thy Spirit breaks our night With the beams of truth unclouded. Thou alone to God canst win us. Thou must work all good within us. 3 Glorious Lord, Thyself impart ! Light of light, from God proceeding, Open Thou our ears and heart. Help us by Thy Spirit's pleading, Hear the cry Thy people raises. Hear, and bless our prayers and praises. Tobias Clausnitzer. 152. 8.7.8.7.7.7. 1 OPEN now thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there. Where my soul, in joyful duty. Waits for Him who answers prayer ; Oh, how blessed is this place. Filled with solace, light, and grace ! 195 2 Yes, my God, I come before Thee, Come Thou also down to me ; AVhere we find Thee and adore Thee There a heaven on earth must be. To my heart oh ! enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now. 3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown : Let my soul, where it is planted. Bring forth precious sheaves alone. So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, Let me keep Thy gift divine, Howsoe'er temptations thicken, May Thy Word still o'er me shine; As my pole-star through my life. As my comfort in my strife. 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed ; May I undisturbed draw near Thee While Thou dost Thy people feed ; Here of life the fountain flows. Here is balm for all our woes. Benjamin Schmolk. 15o. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 IN Thy Name, O Lord, assembling. We, Thy people, now draw near : Teach us to rejoice with trembling ; 196 Speak, and let Thy servants hear; Hear Avith meekness, Hear Thy Word with godly fear. 2 While our days on earth are lengttiened, May v^e give them, Lord, to Thee; Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened. May we run, nor weary be, Till Thy glory Without cloud in heaven we see. 3 There, in worship purer, sweeter. All Thy people shall adore; Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before ; Full enjoyment. Full and pure for evermore. Thomas Kelly, 154. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 OH ! enter, Lord, Thy temple. Be Thou my spirit's Guest, Who at my birth didst give me A second birth more blest. Though here to dwell Thou deignest, Thou in the Godhead, Lord, Forever equal reignest. Art equally adored. 2 Oh ! enter, let me know^ Thee, And feel Thy po^^er within, The poAver that breaks our fetters. And rescues us from sin. 197 That I may serve Thee truly, Oh ! wash and cleanse Thou me, To render honor duly With perfect heart to Thee. 3 'Tls Thou, O Spirit, teachest The soul to pray aright ; Thy songs have sweetest music, Thy prayers have wondrous might. They pierce the highest heaven, Unheard they cannot fall. Till He His help hath given Who surely helpeth all. 4 The whole wide world, O Spirit, Upon Thy hands doth rest ; Our wayward hearts Thou turnest As it may seem Thee best. As Thou hast done so often, Once more Thy power make known, Convert the wicked, soften To tears the heart of stone. 5 Order our path in all things According to Thy mind, And when this life is over. And all must be resigned, With calm and fearless spirit Oh ! grant us then to die, And after death inherit Eternal life on high. Paul Gerhardt. 198 155. 8.7.8.7. 1 COME, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace ; Streams of mercy, never ceasing. Call for songs of loudest praise. 2 Here I raise mine Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I'm come ; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure. Safely to arrive at home. 3 Jesus sought me Tvhen a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God ; He, to rescue me from danger. Interposed His precious blood. 4 Oh, to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be ! Let that grace. Lord, like a fetter. Bind my wandering heart to Thee. 5 Prone to wander. Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love , Here's my heart ; oh ! take and seal it. Seal it from Thy courts above. Robert Robinson? a. 156. 7s. 6 lines. 1 SAFELY 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 Mercies multiplied each hour Through the week, our praise demand ; Guarded by Thy mighty power. Fed and guided by Thy' hand ; Though ungrateful we have been. Only made returns of sin. 3 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's Name, Show Thy reconciling face, Take away our sin and shame : From our wordly cares set free, May we rest this day in Thee. 4 Here we 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. 5 May the gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints : Thus may all our sabbaths prove, Till we join the church above. John Newton, a. 200 157. 7.6.7.6.D, 1 O DAY of rest and gladness ! O day of joy and light ! O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful and bright ! On thee the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing, holy, holy, holy, To God the great Triune. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth ; On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth ; On thee, our Lord, victorious, The Spirit sent from heaven ; And thus on thee, most glorious, A triiDle light was given. 3 To-day, on weary nations, The heavenly manna falls ; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel Ught is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 4 New graces ever gaining From this one day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest ; 201 To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father and to Son, The church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. C. Wordsworth. 158. 8.7,8.7.7.7.8.8. 1 GUARDIAN of pure hearts, and Hearer, Lord, of every faithful prayer, In Thy courts one day is dearer. Than a thousand days elsewhere. Worn with earth's unrest, how sweet In Thy temple fair to meet ! There to sing away each sorrow That from life and toil we borrow ! 2 With the righteous oft it fareth Here, as if his deeds were ill ; Blight fair virtue's flowers impaireth, AVeeds of vice do flourish still ; Joy and fortune haste away. Friends with friends — how short their stay ! Rachel still her children mourneth, And her soul from comfort turneth. 3 But when here devoutly soareth High the temple-anthem sweet. Grief grows calm, no plaint outpoureth — Hearts with holy rapture beat : Free from earthly clouds the soul Presses toward a higher goal, 202 Takes from hope the comfort given, Speaks e'en noAv the tongue of heaven. 4 O my soul, thy wing ascending Yet on Salem's mount shall rest ; There where cherub-harps are blending With the singing of the blest ; Let thy note of praise and prayer To thy God precede thee there, While e'en yet a care-v^orn mortal. Still without thy Father's portal. 5 Days are dawniug, days are flying! Hold thou fast the Word of God : "Lamp unto my feet", still crying, "Light unto my dreary road !" Joy thou in that Holy Word Which of old on earth was heard, For man's peace and comfort given, Only guide from earth to heaven. 6 Let us. Christians, here that wander, As our fathers in their day. Piously together ponder. Gladly sing and meekly pray ; Be the children's voices raised To the God their fathers praised. Let Thy bounty failing never Be on us and all forever. 7 Bless us, Father, and protect us. Be our souls' sure hiding place, 203 Let Thy wisdom still direct us, Light our darkness with Thy grace ! Let Tliy countenance on us shine, Fill us all with peace divine. Praise the Father, Son, and Spirit, Praise Him all that life inherit ! J. O. Wallin and J. Svedberg. 159. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace! Let us each. Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming guace. Oh! refresh us. Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration For Thy gospel's joyful sound. Msiy the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound : May Thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given Us from earth to call away, Borne on angels' wings to heaven, Glad the summons to obey. May we, ready. Rise and reign in endless day. John Fawcett? 204 160, 7.6.7.6. 1 ABIDE with us, our Savior, Nor let Thy mercy cease ; From Satan's might defend us, And grant our souls release. 2 Abide with us, our Savior, Sustain us by Thy Word ; That we with all Thy people To life may be restored. 3 Abide with us, our Savior, Thou Light of endless light ; Increase to us Thy blessings. And ^ave us by Thy might. 4 To Father, Son, and Spirit, Eternal One in Three, As was, and is forever, All praise and glory be. Joshua Stegmann. 161 CM. 1 ALMIGHTY God, Thy Word is cast Like seed into the ground ; Now let the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 205 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy; But let it yield a hundred fold The fruits of peace and joy. 4 Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow, That all whose souls the truth receive. Its saving pov^^er may knoAV. John Cawoocl. 162. 1 FOR a season called to part. Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer : Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep, Let Thy mercy and Thy care All onr souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught. Let our memories retain : May we, if we live, be brouglit Here to meet in peace again. 4 Then, if Thou instruction bless. Songs of praises shall be given ; We'll our thankfulness express, Here on earth, and when in heaven. J, Newton, 206 163, H.M. 1 ON what has now been sown, Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; The power is Thine alone To make it spring and grow : Do Thou the gracious harvest raise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise. 2 To Thee our wants are known, From Thee are all our powers. Accept what is Thine own. And pardon what is ours : Our praises, Lord, and prayers receive, And to Thy Word a blessing give. 3 Oh! grant that each of us, Who meet before Thee here, May meet together thus. When Thou and Thine appear. And follow Thee to heaven our home; E'en so. Amen, Lord Jesus, come ! John Newton. 164-. 7.8.7.8.8.8. 1 NOW our worship sweet is o'er — Singing, praying, teaching, hearing : Let us gladly God adore. For his gracious strength and cheering: Bless His Name, who fain Avould save us, For the rich repast he ga^^e us . 207 2 Now the blessing cheers our heart, And the service all is ended, Let us joyfully depart. Be our souls to God commended : His good Spirit ever guide us, And with all things well provide us. 8 Let our going out be blest, Bless our entrance in like measure ; Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest, Bless our bread, our grief, and pleasure; Be in death Thy blessing given ; . And make us blest heirs of heaven ! H. Schenk. 165. s.M. 1 BLEST be the tie that binds 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; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part. It gives us inw ard pain ; 208 But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 From sorro^v, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. John Fawcett, 166. L.M. 1 AWAKE, my sonl, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run ; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Wake and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part. Who all night long unwearied sing- High praise to the eternal King. 3 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me while I slept : Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless life partake. 4 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. 5 Direct, control, suggest, this day. All I design, or do, or say ; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 209 G Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him, above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Thomas Ken. a. 167. CM. 1 NOW that the sun is beaming bright, Once more to God we pray. That He, the uncreated Light, May guide our souls this day. - 2 No sinful T\^ord, no deed of wrong, Nor thoughts that idly rove ; But simple truth be on our tongue. And in our hearts be love. 3 And while the hours in order flow, Christ, securely fence Our gates beleaguered by the foe. The gate of every sense. 4 And grant that to Thine honor. Lord, Our daily toil may tend : That we begin it at Thy word. And in Thy favor end. From the Latin, 168. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 WHILE yet the morn is breaking, 1 thank my God once more, Beneath whose care awaking I find the night is o'er; 210 I thank Him that He calls me To life and health anew, I know, Avhate'er befalls me, His care will still be true. Guardian of Israel, hear me, Watch o'er me through the day, In all I do be near me : For others too I pray ; To Thee I would commend them. Our church, our youth, our land, Direct them and defend theni. When dangers are at hand. Oh ! gently grant Thy blessing, That we may do Thy will. No more Thy ways transgressing. Our proper task fulfill ; With Peter's full affiance Let down our nets again, If Thou art our reliance. Our toil will not be vain. Thou art the Vine — oh! nourish The branches graft in Thee, And let them grow and flourish A fair and fruitful tree ; Thy Spirit put within us, And let His gifts of grace To all good actions win us. That best may show His praise, J. Muhlmann. 211 169. 7.6.7.6.6.7 7.6. 1 MY inmost heart now raises, In this fair morning hour, A song of thankful praises To Thine ahnighty power, O God, upon Thy throne ! To honor and adore Thee, I bring my praise before Thee, Through Christ, Thine only Son. 2 For Thou from me hast warded All perils of the night ; From every harm hast guarded My soul till morning's light. Humbly to Thee I cry : O Savior, have compassion. And pardon my transgression : Have mercy. Lord most high ! 3 And shield me from all evil, O gracious God, this day. From sin, and from the Devil, From shame and from dismay. From fire's consuming breath, From water's devastation, From need and consternation. From evil, sudden death. 4 God shall do my advising. Whose might with wisdom blends ; May He bless rest and rising. My efforts, means and ends ! 212 To God, forever blessed, Will I with mine confide me, And suffer Him to g:uide me As seemeth to Him best. Amen ! I say, not fearing That God rejects my prayer ; I doubt not He is hearing And granting me His care. So I put forth my hands. And look not long behind me, But ply the task assigned me By God, as He commands. M. I. Matthesius. 170. CM. 1 AGAIN Thy glorious sun doth rise, I praise Thee, O my Lord ; With courage, strength, and hope renewed, I touch the joyful chord. 2 On good and evil, Lord, Thy sun Is rising as on me ; Let me in patience and in love. Seek thus to be like Thee. 3 May I in virtue and in faith. And with Thy gifts content, Rejoice beneath Thy covering wings, Each day in mercy sent, 213 4 Safe with Thy counsel in my wort: Thee, Lord, I'll keep in view, And feel that still Thy saving grace Is every morning new. J. O. Wallin. 111. L. 1 ALL praise to Thee, my God, this night. For all the blessings of the light : Keep me, oh! keep me, King of kings. Beneath Thine own Almighty wings ! 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill 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 ; To die, that this vile body may Rise glorious at the awful day. 4 Oh! when shall I, in endless day. Forever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing- In endless praise to Thee, my King? 5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Thomas Ken. a. 214 172, los. 1 ABIDE with me ! fast falls the eventide ; The darkness deepens: Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me ! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see ; O Thou who changest not, abide with me ! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word. But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples. Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free. Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me I 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, ^vith healing on Thy wings ; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea ; O Friend of sinners, thus abide ^th me! 5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse mean- while, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me ! 6 I need Thy presence every passing hour : What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? 215 Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me! 7 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless : Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory ? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me ! 8 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies : Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee ; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Henry Francis Lyte, 173. L. M. 1 SUN of my soul. Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near : Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes, 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My Avearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, hoAV sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live, Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 216 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin, 5 Watch by the sick ; enrich the poor AVith blessings from Thy boundless store ; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumber, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake. Ere through the world our way Ave take; Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. John Keble. 174, 1 SOFTLY now the light of day Fades upon my sight away ; Free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou whose all-pervading eye • Naught escapes, without, within. Pardon each infirmity. Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon for me the hght of day Shall forever pass away : Then, from sin and sorrow free. Take me. Lord, to dwell with Thee. 7s. 4 Thoti who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity; Then, from Thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. George Washington Doane. 175. L. M. 1 SUNK is the sun's last beam of light. And now the world is wrapt in night ; Christ! light us w^ith Thy heavenly ray, Nor let our feet in darkness stray. 2 Thanks Lord,that Thou throughout the day Hast kept all grief and harm away ; That angels tarried round about Our coming in and going out. 3 Whate'er of wrong we've done or said, Let not the charge on us be laid ; That through Thy free forgiveness blest, In peaceful slumber w^e may rest. 4 Thy guardian angels round .us place, All evil from our couch to chase ; Our soul and body, while we sleep, In safety, gracious Father keep. Nicholas Hermann, a. 176, 8.7.8.7. 1 JESUS, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless thy little lamb to-night ; Through the darkness be Thou near me ; Keep me safe till morning light. 218 2 All this day Thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care ; Thou hast clothed me, warmed, and fed me, Listen to my CTening prayer. 3 May my sins be all forgiven ; Bless the friends I love so Tvell : Take me. Lord, at last to heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell. Mrs. Mary Duncan. 177, 8.7.8.7.D. 1 SAVIOR, breathe an evening blessing. Ere repose our spirits seal ; Sin and Tvant we come confessing, Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal; Though destruction w^alk around us, Though the arrow near us fly. Angel-guards from Thee surround us. We are safe if Thou art nigh. 2 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He, who never weary, Watchest where Thy people be ; Should swift death this night o'ertake us, And our couch become our tomb. May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in light and deathless bloom. James Edmeston, 219 178, 8.7.8.7. 1 HEAR my prayer, O Heavenly Fatber, Ere I lay me down to sleep ; Bid Thy angels, pure and holy, Round my bed their vigil keep. 2 Great my sins are, but Thy mercy Far outweighs them every one ; Down before Thy cross T cast them, Trusting In Thy help alone. 3 Keep me, through this night of peril. Underneath its boundless shade : Take me to Thy rest, I pray Thee, When my pilgrimage is made. 4 None shall measure out Thy patience By the span of human thought ; None shall bound the tender mercies Which Thy Holy Son hath wrought. 5 Pardon all my past transgressions ; Give me strength for days to come; Guide and guard me with Thy blessing, Till Thine angels bid me home. Harriet Parr. 179. 6.5 6.5. 1 NOW the day is over. Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 220 2 NoTv^ the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep. Birds, and beasts, and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose. With Thy tenderest blessing May my eyelids close. 4 Through the long night-^^atches May Thine angels spread Their-^vhite wings above me, Watching round my bed. 5 When the morning ^vakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 6 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Soil, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. S. Baring-Gould. 180. CM. 1 I LOVE to steal awhile away From every cumbering care, . And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear, 221 And all His promises to plead Where none but God can hear. 3 I love to think of mercies past, And future good implore, And all my cares and sorrows cast On Him Avhom I adore. 4 I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heaven ; The prospect doth my strength renew, While here by tempests driven. 5 Thus when life's toilsome day is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. Phcebe H. Broivn. 181. 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 1 FATHER, merciful and holy, Thee to-night I praise and bless, Who to labor true and lowly, Grantest ever meet success ; Man3^ a sin and many a woe, Many a fierce and subtle foe Hast Thou checked that once alarmed me, So that naught to-day has harmed me. 2 Now the light, that nature gladdens, And the pomp of day is gone, And my heart is tired and saddens, As the gloomy night comes on ; 222 Ah, then with Thy changeless light Warm and che.er my heart to-night; As the shadows round me gather, Keep me close to Thee, my Father. 3 Though T have from Thee departed, NoTv I seek Thy face again, For Thy Son, the loYing-hearted, Made our peace through bitter pain. Yes, far greater than our sin, Though it still be strong within, Is Thy love that fails us never, Mercy that endures forever. 4 Though my weary eyes are closing, And my senses fall asleep, Still my soul, on Thee reposing. Ever must it vigils keep. Let my spirit longingly Always dream, my God, of Thee, Firmly unto Thee e'er cleaving. E'en in sleep Thy grace receiving. 5 Lord, the twilight now hath vanished, Send Thy blessing on my sleep, Every sin and terror banished. Let my rest be calm and deep. Soul and body, mind and health, Wife and children, house and wealth, Friend and foe, the sick, the stranger. Keep Thou safe from harm and danger 223 6 O Thou mighty God, now hearken To the prayer Thy child hath made; Jesus, while the night-hours darken, Be Thou still my Hope, my Aid ; Holy Ghost, on Thee I call. Friend and Comforter of all. Hear my earnest prayer, oh, hear me ! Lord, Thou hearest, Thou art near me. J. Bist. 182. c. M. 1 ONCE more a day is at its close. Its joys and sorrows spent; Another night with sweet repose Unto the earth is sent. 2 In Thee, O Lord, my trust I place, No change can Thee befall ; My days and nights, in Thy rich grace. By Thee are numbered all. 3 Safe to Thy care committing me. When down the sun is gone, I'll gladly wake to worship Thee, When day again shall dawn. 4 If death should summon me this night, O Jesus, be Thou nigh ; Give me the comfort by Thy might That Thine I live and die ! F. J. Herzog. J. O. Wallin. 224 183. 184. 6.6.4.6.6.6,4. 1 GOD bless our native land, Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night, When the wild tempests rave, Kuler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might ! 2 For her our prayer shall rise To God above the skies ; On Him we wait : Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye. To Thee alone we cry, God save the State! John S. Dwight. 6.6.4.6.6,6 4. MY country 'tis of thee. Sweet land of liberty. Of thee I sing ; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim's pride. From every mountain side Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee — Land of the noble, free— Thy name I love, I love thy rocks and i-ills, 225 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 Ave sing : Long may our land be bright. With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. 'O F. k. Smith. THE CHURCH. 185. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 ZION 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! 226 2 Every human tie may perish ; Friend to friend unfaithful prove ; Mothers cease their own to cherish ; Heaven and earth at last remove : But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love, 3 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 Tvith thee, God, thine everlasting Light. Thomas Kelly. 186, 8.7.8.7.D, 1 GLOKIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ; He, whose Word can not be broken. Formed thee for His own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded. What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's Tv^alls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes, 2 See the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters. And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 227 3 Savior, if of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the Avorld deride or pity, I will glory in Thy Name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure. All his boasted pomp and show ; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know. John Neivton. 187. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 THE church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord ; She is His new creation By water and the Word ; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride. With His own blood He bought her. And for her life He died. 2 Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth. Her charter of salvation One Lord, one Faith, one Birth, One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy Food, And to one Hope she presses. With every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore opprest. By schisms rent asunder, 228 By heresies distrest, Yet paints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon tlie night of weeping Shall he the morn of song. - 4 'Mid toil, and tribulation, And tumult of her war. She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore ; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great church victorious Shall be the church at rest. Samuel J. Stone. 188, s.M. 1 I LOVE Thy Zion, Lord, The house of Thine abode ; The church our blest Redeemer saved With His o^wn precious blood. 2 I love Thy church, O God ; Her avails before Thee stand. Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend : To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 229 4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 5 Jesus, Thou Friend divine. Our Savior and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe. Shall great deliverance bring. 6 Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can jaeld, And brighter bliss of heaven. Timothy Dwight. 189, C.M.D. 1 MY church! my church ! my dear old church ! My fathers' and my own ! On Prophets and Apostles built, And Christ the corner-stone ! All else beside, by storm or tide, May yet be overthrown ; But not my church — my dear old church — Mj^ fathers' and my own ! 2 My church! mj church! my dear old church! My glory and my pride ! Firm in the faith Immanuel taught, She holds no faith beside. Upon this rock, 'gainst every shock. Though gates of hell assail, 230 She stands secure, ^th promise sure, "They never shall prevail." 3 My church! my church! my dear old church! I love her ancient name; And God forbid, a child others Should ever do her shame ! Her mother-care, I'll ever share ; Her child I am alone. Till He who gave me to her arms Shall call me to His own. 4 My church! my church! my dear old church ! I've heard the tale of blood, Of hearts that loved her to the death-^ The great, the wise, the good. Our martyred sires defied the fires For Christ the crucified ; The one delivered faith to keep. They burned, they bled, they died. 5 My church ! my church ! I love my church, For she exalts my Lord ! She speaks, she breathes, she teaches not, But from His written Word, And if her voice bids me rejoice, From all my sins released ; 'Tis through the atoning sacrifice, And Jesus is the Priest. 6 My church ! my church ! I love my church, For she doth lead me on 231 To Zion's Palace Beautiful, Where Christ my Lord hath gone. From all below, she bids me go, To Him, the Life, the Way, The Truth to guide my erring feet From darkness into day. 7 Then here, my church ! my dear old church ! Thy child would add a tow. To that whose token once was signed Upon his infant brow : — Assault who may, kiss and betray, Dishonor and disown. My church shall yet be dear to me, My fathers' and my own ! Anon. 190, ^ 8.8.7.8.8.7, 1 BE not dismayed, thou little flock. Although the foe's fierce battle shock, Loud on all sides, assail thee. Though o'er thy fall they laugh secure. Their triumph cannot long endure , Let not thy courage fail thee. 2 Thy cause is God's — go at His call. And to His hand commit thine all ; Fear thou no ill impending : His Gideon shall arise for thee, God's Word and people manfully, In God's own time defending. 232 3 Our hope is sure in Jesus' might ; Against themselves the godless fight, Themselves, not us, distressing; Shame and contempt their lot shall be ; God is with us, vs^ith Him are we; To us belongs His blessing. Gustavus Adolphus. J. O. Wallin. 191, L.M 1 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run ; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and ^wane no more. 2 For Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head ; His Name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song ; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns ; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains ; The weary find eternal rest. And all the sons of want are blest. 5 AVhere He displays His healing power, Death and the curse are known no more; In Him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. >33 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King ; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Isaac Watts. 192 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 THY scepter, Jesus, shall extend As far as day prevaileth ; Thy glorious kingdom, without end, Shall stand when all else faileth. Thy blessed Name shall be confessed, And round Thy cross forever blest, Shall kings and people gather. 2 The child that's born to Thee we take, To Thee in death we hasten ; In joy we often Thee forsake, But not when sorrows chasten. Where truth and virtue are oppressed. Where sorrow dwells, pain and unrest. Thy help alone availeth. 3 Come, Jesus, then, in weal and Avoe, In life and death be near us ; Thy grace upon our hearts bestow, And let Thy Spirit cheer us. For every conflict strength afford, And gather us in peace, O Lord, When all the world Thou judgest. ' F. M. Franzen, m 193. &.7.8.'?.e.5.6.6.'J. 1 A MIGHTY Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon ; He helps us in our every need That hath us now o'ertaken. The old malignant foe Means us deadly woe : Deep guile and cruel might Are his dread arms in fight, On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours can naught be done, Soon were our loss effected ; But for us fights the Valiant One Whom God Himself elected. Ask ye who this may be? Jesus Christ, 'tis He, As Lord of Hosts adored. Our only King and Lord, He holds the field forever. 8 Though devils all the world should fill, All watching to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They cannot overpower us. For this world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, We need not be alarmed. For he is now disarmed ; One little word o'erthrows him. 235 4 The Word they still shall let remain, Nor any thanks have for It ; He's by our side upon the plain. With His good gifts and Spirit, Take they, then, what they will, Life, goods, all ; and still, E'en when their worst is done. They yet have nothing won, The kingdom ours remaineth. Martin Luther. 194, L. M. 1- ABIDE with us, O Savior dear. For dark and lowering clouds appear; And let Thy light. Thy Word divine. Continue in Thy church to shine. 2 This is a dark and evil day, Forsake us not, O Lord, we pray; And let us in our grief and pain Thy Word and Sacraments retain. 3 Lord Jesus, help, Thy church uphold, For we are weak, indifferent, cold ; Give us Thy Spirit and Thy grace. And spread Thy truth in every place. 4 And keep us steadfast in Thy Word, Stay Satan's fatal wiles, O Lord ; To us Thy grace and power reveal. And let Thy church Thy presence feel. 5 And, gracious Lord, consider too How many teachers are untrue ; 236 By wisdom they would know the Lord, And set at naught His holy Word. 6 Those haughty spirits. Lord, restrain, Who do Thy holy Word disdain, And ever seek for something new^. Contrived to change Thy doctrines true. 7 And since the cause is Thine we pray, Do Thou the arm of evil stay ; And grace and power and wisdom lend To those who would Thy Word defend. 8 Thy Word is in distress and need Our comfort and defence indeed; By it Thy church keep pure within And free from error, shame, and sin. 9 Grant that Thy Word may light our way That we in darkness may not stray. But through this vale of sin and woe. May to the heavenly mansions go. N. Selnecker. J. Svedberg. 195. 1 CHOSEN seed and Zion's children. Ransomed from eternal wrath, Traveling to the heavenly Canaan On a rough and thorny path ; Church of God in Christ elected, Thou to God art reconciled. But on earth thou art a stranger. Persecuted and reviled. 8.7.8.7.D. 237 Still rejoice amid thy trials, Nor regard thy lot amiss ; For the kind and loving Savior Is the source of all thy bliss. May He ever be thy portion, He who gave thee life and breath ; In His keeping fear no evil Now or in the Hour of death. Pleasantly thy lines have fallen Underneath the tree of life ; For the Lord is thy salvation And thy shield in all thy strife : Here the timid bird finds shelter. Here the swailow finds a nest, Trembling fugitive a refuge, And the weary pilgrim rest. 4 Faith and love are the conditions ; All on faith and love depends; Love of law is the fulfilment, Faith God's mercy apprehends ; Who hath faith shall see salvation, Who hath love shall life obtain. May, O Lord, Thy love possess us. And Thy Spirit in us reign. 5 And upon this blest foundation, Lord, our Lord, and Savior King, May Thy Spirit e'er unite us. To it may we ever cling. May we, members of one body, 238 Grow Id to a perfect whole; Grant, O Lord, that in Thj^ people There may be one heart and soul. A. C. Butstrom. 19 6, 11.11.11.6.6.11. 1 WITH God and His merc3% His Spirit and Word And loving communion at altar and board, We meet with assurance the dawn of each day : The Shepherd is with us. The Shepherd is with us. To lead and protect us and teach us the way. 2 In perilous times, amid tempests and night, A band presses on, through the gloom to- ward light. Though humble, and meek, and disowned by the world, They follow the Savior, They follow the Savior, And march on to glory, with banners un- furled. 3 While groveling worldlings with dross are content, And ever on sin and transgression are bent, I follow, victorious hosts, at your word. And march on to glory, And march on to glory. We march on to glory, our captain, the Lord. 239 4 The sign of the cross I trhimphantly bear, Though none of my kindred that emblem maj^ wear, I joyfully follow the champions of right, Who march on to glory, Who march on to glory, Who march on to glory, with weapons of might. 5 The Pillar that guides us through peril and strife, The Rock that is cleft, giving waters of life, Is Christ, and His cross. By His Spirit and Word, The heart He refreshes, The heart He refreshes, The heart He refreshes, our Savior and Lord. 6 Though Satan may sift me, and sinning brings death, Yet will I holdfast, till my last dying breath. The glorious truth of the consecrate Son, Who died for the many, Who died for the many. And suffering death, our atonement has won. 7 I know that in spite of transgression and sin God's heart bears for sinners but mercy within, For Christ for mankind has full righteous- ness won, 240 The One for the many, The One for the many, The One for the world standing righteous alone. 8 Yea, this is the ground for my comfort and joy, In moments when doubt seeks my faith to destroy ; Whenever my body and soul be oppressed I flee to Thy presence, I flee to Thy presence, And find in Thy presence protection and rest. 9 O Shepherd, abide with us, care for us still, And feed us and lead us and teach us Thy will; And when in Thy heavenly fold we shall be, Our thanks and our praises. Our thanks and our praises, Our thanks and our praises we'll render to Thee. C. O. Rosenius. 197, * 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 ON the mountain's top appearing, Lo ! the sacred herald stands, Welcome news to Zion bearing, Zion long in hostile, lands : Mourning captive, God himself will loose thy bands. 2 Has the night been long and mournful? Have thy friends unfaithful proved? 241 Have thy foes been proud and scornful, By thy sighs and tears unmoved? Cease thy mourning ; Zion still is w^ell beloved. 3 God, thy God, Avill now restore thee; He Himself appears thy Friend ; All thy foes shall flee before thee ; Here their boasts and triumphs end : Great deliverance Zion's King vouchsafes to send. 4 Enemies no more shall trouble ; All thy wrongs shall be redressed ; For thy shame thou shalt have double, In thy Maker's favor blest : All thy conflicts End in everlasting rest. Thomas Kelly. 198. 8.7. 6 lines. 1 CHRIST, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Corner-stone ; Chosen of the Lord, and precious. Binding all the church in one; Thou Thy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day ! With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray; 242 And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory . Evermore with Thee to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One ; One in might, and one in glory, While eternal ages run. John Mason Neale, a. 199. s.M. 1 How beauteous are their feet. Who stand on Zion's hill ! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of i^eace reveal. 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet their tidings are ! Zion behold thy Savior King; He reigns and triumphs here. 3 How happy are our ears. That hear this joyful sound. Which kings and prophets waited for. And sought, but never found ! 243 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heavenly light ! Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes emijloy ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad ; Let all the nations now behold Their Savior and their God. Iscuic Watts, a. 200. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 SAVIOR, sprinkle many nations. Fruitful let Thj^ sorrows be ; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee. Of Thy cross tlie wondrous story Be it to the nations told; Let them see Thee in Thy glory. And Thy mercy manifold. 2 Far and wide, though all unknowing. Pants for Thee each mortal breast : Human tears for Thee are flowing. Human hearts in Thee Avould rest. Thirsting as for dews of even, As the new-mown grass for rain. 244 Thee they seek, as God of heaven, Thee as Man, for sinners slain. Savior, lo, the isles are waiting, Streched the hand, and strained the sight, For Thy Spirit, new-creating, Love's pnre flame, and vi^isdom's light. Give the Word, and of the preacher Speed the foot, and touch the tongue, Till on earth, by every creature. Glory to the Lamb be sung. Arthur Cleveland Coxe. 201. 6 6.4.6.6.6.4. 1 THOU, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight; Hear us, we humbly pray ; And where the gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray. Let there be light ! 2 Thou, who didst come to bring, On Thy redeeming wing. Healing and sight. Health to the sick in mind. Sight to the inly blind, Oh, no^^ to all mankind Let there be hght ! 3 Spirit of truth and love. Life-giving, holy Dove, 245 Speed forth Thy flight ; Move on the waters' face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And in earth's darkest place Let there be light ! Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might ! Boundless as ocean's tide. Rolling in fullest pride, Through the earth, far and wide. Let there be light ! John Marriott. 202 7.6.7.6.D. 1 THE morning light is breaking; The darkness disappears ; The sons of earth are Avaking To penitential tears ; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar. Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above ; While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey, 246 And seek the Sayior's blessing — A nation in a day. 3 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thine onward way ; Flow thou to every 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!" S. F. Smith. 203. 76.7.6.D. 1 FROM Greenland's icy mountains, 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 spicj^ breezes Blo^w soft o'er Ceylon's isle ; Though every jjrospect pleases. And only man is vile : In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown : The heathen, in his blindness, Bows down to wood and stone. 247 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life den 3' ? Salvation, oh, salvation ! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's Name. 4 Waft, w^aft, 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 ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Reginald Heber. 204, 7.6,7.6.1 1 NOW be the gospel banner In every land unfurled ; And be the shout — Hosanna! Re-echoed through the world ; Till every isle and nation. Till every tribe and tongue, Receive the great salvation. And join the happy throng. 2 Yes, Thou shalt reign forever, O Jesus, King oX kings ! 248 Thy light, Thy love, Thy favor, Each ransomed captive siugs : The isles for Thee are waitiDg, The deserts learn Thy praise, The hills and valleys greeting, The song responsive raise. Thomas Hastings. 205. 8.7.8.7.4.7. 1 MIGHTY Lord, extend Thy kingdom, Be the truth with triumph crowned ; Let the lands that sit in darkness Hear the glorious gospel sound, From our borders To the world's remotest bound. 2 By Thine arm, eternal Father, Scatter far the shades of night ; Let the great Immanuel's kingdom Open like the morning light : Let all barriers Yield before Thy heavenly might. 3 Come, in all Thy Spirit's power ; Come, Thy reign on earth restore ; In Thy strength, ride forth and conquer, Still advancing more and more, Till all people, Shall Thy holy Name adore. Joseph Cottle, a. 206. s.M. 1 O LORD onr God, arise, 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 conquests cease : Far spread the glory of Thy Name, And bless the earth with peace. 3 Thou, Holy Ghost, arise. Exert Thy quickening power. And o'er a dark and ruined world 'Thy light and peace outpour. 4 All on the earth, arise. To God the Savior sing ; From shore to shore, from earth to heaven. Let His High praises ring. Ralph Wardlaw. 207. 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. 1 HOW wondrous and great Thy works, God of praise! How just, King of saints, And true are Thy ways ! Oh, who shall not fear Thee, And honor Thy Name ? Thou only art holy. Thou only supreme. 250 208. To nations long dark Thy light shall be shown ; Their worship and vows Shall come to Thy throne : Thy truth and Thy judgments Shall spread all abroad, Till earth's every peojjle Confess Thee their God. H, U. OnderdonJc . 6,5. 16 lines. 1 WHO is on the Lord's side? Who Avill serve the King ? Who will be His helpers, Other lives to bring ? Who will leave the world's side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord's side? AVho for Him will go ? Who is on the Lord's side? Who will serve the King ? Who will be His helpers. Other lives to bring ? By Thy grand redemption. By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side; Savior, we are Thine. 2 Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army. Raise the warrior-psalm ; 251 But for love that claimeth Lives for whom He died, He whom Jesus nameth Must be on His side. Who is on the Lord's side? Who will serve the King-? Who will he His helpers, Other lives to bring? By Thy grand redemption, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side; SaAior, we are Thine. Jesus, Thou hast bought us. Not with gold or gem. But with Thine own life-blood, For Thy diadem ; With Thy blessing filling All Avho come to Thee, Thou hast made us willing. Thou hast made us free. Who is on the Lord's side? . Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers. Other lives to bring? By Thj grand redemption By Thy grace divine. We are on the Lord's side; Savior we are Thine. Frances R. Havergal. 252 THE WORD. 209. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 O WORD of God Incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky ; We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps. Shines on from age to age. 2 The church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's hosts unfurled ; It shineth like a beacon ' Above the darkling world : It is the chart and compass, That o'er life's surging sea. Mid mists, and rocks, and quicksands, Still guides, O Christ, to Thee. 253 4 Oh make Thy church, dear Savior, A lamp of burnished gold. To bear before the nations Thy true light as of old : Oh, teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace. Till, clouds and darkness ended. They see Thee face to face. Wm. W. How. 210. CM. 1 HOW precious is the Book divine. By inspiration given ! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine. To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears , Life, light, and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way. Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. John Faiccett. 211, CM. 1 FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines ! Forever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 254 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around ; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light ! 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord ! Be Thou forever near ; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my SaA^or there. Anne Steele. 212. n M. 1 LORD, keep us steadfast in Thy Word : Curb ^hose who fain by craft or swprd Would wrest the kingdom from Thy Son, And set at naught all He hath done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known; • For Thou art Lord of lords alone : Defend Thy Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 O Comforter, of priceless worth. Send peace and unity on earth. Support us in our final strife. And lead us out of death to life. Martin Luther. 255 218. CM. 1 HOW shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy Word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place; And these Thy servants, night and day, Thy skill and power express. 4 But still Thy law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine ; Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word, No stars so nobly shine. 5 Thy Word is everlasting truth : How pure is every page! That holy Book shall guide our youth. And well support our age. Isaac Watts. 214. 8.8.9.9.8.8. 1 WHAT gives the power, what gives the might And courage to the Christian knight? What is the best fortification ? 256 What sword can conquer every nation, And never once did break or bend ? It is the Word that God did send. 2 What arrow fleet doth never yield? Doth break and puncture every shield ? What two-edged sword through heart and feeling Doth pierce and soon the wound is healing ; And makes the enemy a friend ? It is the Word that God did send. 3 What, like a whirlwind in its might, With power of thunder to affright. Speaks to the sinner's heart and feeling, And causes to come o'er him stealing Thoughts of the awful judgment hour? It is God's holy Word of power. 4 What, whispering like the zephyrs low. Doth peace and happiness besto^sv ; Doth wipe the tears and stop the sighing. And bringeth comfort to the dying; And light'neth sorrow's heavy loa^? It is the Word, the Word of God. 5 O Word of poTver, Thou Word of life ! For sinners gavest Thou Thy life. That all our sins might be forgiven. And we might find a way to heaven. In Thee both life and truth begun, O Word of God, God's only Son ! 257 6 Oh, come Avith life, oh, come with might! Be armor to the Christian knight. Lead on Thy little flock from sorrow, Who here do toil that they to-morrow May go to peace from war and strife ! Come lead us home ; O Word of Life ! Ernst M. Arndf^ 215, 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 1 LORD of all power and might, Father of love and light. Speed on the Word ! Oh, let the gospel sound All the wide world around. Wherever man is found ! God speed His Word ! 2 Lo ! what embattled foes. Stern in their hate, oppose God's holy Word ; One for His truth we stand. Strong in His own right hand, Firm as a martyr band. God shield His Word ! 3 Onward shall be our course, Despite of fraud and force ; God is before: ^ His Word ere long shall run Free as the noon-day sun ; His purpose must be done : God bless His Word. Hughstoweii. 258 216. lis. 1 THE Bible! the Bible! more precious than gold, The hopes and the glories its pages unfold ! It speaks of a Savior, and tells of His love ; It shows us the way to the mansions above. 2 The Bible! the Bible! blest volume of truth, Hovk^ sweetly it smiles on the season of youth ! It bids us seek early the pearl of great price, Ere the heart is enslaved in the bondage of vice. 3 The Bible ! the Bible ! we hail it with joy. Its truths and its glories our tongues shall employ ; We'll sing of its triumphs, we'll tell of its TTorth, And send its glad tidings afar o'er the earth. 217. 7.6.7.6.D. and Chorus. Tell me the old, old story, Of unseen things above ; Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. Tell me the story simply. As to a little child ; For I am weak and wear3^ And helpless and defiled. 259 Chorus — Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old story ; Tell me the old, old story, of Jesus and His love. 2 Tell me the story slowly, That I may take it in — That wonderful redemption, God's remedy for sin ; Tell me the story often. For I forget so soon ; The early dew of morning Has passed away at noon. Chorus — Tell me the old, etc. 8 Tell me the story softly. With earnest tones and grave; Remember, I'm the sinner Whom Jesus came to save. Tell me that story always. If you would really be. In any time of trouble, A comforter to me. Chorus— TqW me the old, etc. 4 Tell me the same old story. When you have cause to fear That this world's empty glory, Is costing me too dear. 260 Yes, and when that world's glory Is da^vning on my soul, Tell me the old, old story: "Christ Jesus makes thee whole." Chorus — Tell me the old, etc. Catherine Hankey. 218 BAPTISM. 7.8.7.8.8.1 1 BLESSED Jesus, here we stand, Met to do as Thou hast spoken ; And this child, at Thy command, NoTv we bring to Thee, in token That to Thee it here is given ; For of such shall be Thy heaven. 2 Yes, Thy warning voice is plain. And Tve fain Tvould keep it duly ; "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Can My kingdom not inherit." 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee ; Take the pledge we bring, oh, take it ! Let us here Thy glory see. And in tender pity make it Now Thy child, and leave it never. Thine on earth and Thine forever. 261 4 Make it, Lord, Thy member now ; Shepherd, take Thy lamb, and feed it. Prince of peace, its peace be Thou ; Way of life, to heaven lead it , Vine, this branch may nothing sever, Be it graft in Thee forever. 5 Now upon Thy heart it lies, * AVhat our heart so dearly treasure : Heavenward lead our burdened sighs, Pour Thy blessing without measure ; AVrite the name we now have given, Write it in the book of heaven. Benjamin Schmolk. 219. 8.7.8.7.D. 1 GOD, in human flesh appearing, Took the children to His breast, Lambs with His green pastures cheering. Fitting for His heavenly rest ; This is gentleness unbounded, This is lowliness of heart ; All are by His love surrounded, None are ever bid depart. 2 Lord ! I bless Thy mercy endless, For Thy pleasure is to bless ; Me too, when my soul was friendless. Thou didst to Thy bosom press : For I, too, to Thee was given In the pure baptismal wave, There Thou mad'st me heir of heaven. Who hast died my soul to save. 262 3 Feeble is the love of mother, Father's blessings are as naught, AVhen compared, my King and Brother, With the wonders Thou hast wrought ; Thus it pleased Thy heavenly meekness ; Pleasing also be my praise. Till my songs of earthly weakness Burst into celestial lays. p. F. Hiller. 220. C. H. M. 1 FATHER, who hast created all In wisest love, we pray, Look on this babe, who at Thy call Is entering on life's way. Bend o'er it now with blessing fraught. And make Thou something out of naught. 2 O Son, who diedst for us, behold, We bring our child to Thee ! Great Shepherd, take it to Thy fold. Thine own for aye to be : Defend it through this earthly strife, And lead it in the path of life. 3 Spirit, who broodest o'er the wave. Descend upon this child : Give endless life, its spirit lave With waters undefiled : Grant it, while yet a babe, to be A child of God, a home for Thee! 263 4 O God, what Thou command'st is done: We speak, but Thine the might : This child, which scarce hath seen the sun, . Oh, pour on it Thy hght. In faith and hope, in joy and love. Thou Sun of all below, above ! Albert Knapp. 221. 9.8.9.8.8.8 1 BAPTIZED into Thy Name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly. Among Thy seed. Thy chosen host; Buried with Christ, and dead to sin, Thy Spirit now shall live within, 2 My loving Father, Thou dost take me To be henceforth Thy child and heir ; My faithful vSavior, Thou dost make me The fruit of all Thy sorrows share, Thou, Holy Ghost, wilt comfort me, When darkest clouds around I see. 3 And I have vowed to fear and love Thee, And to obey Thee, Lord, alone; I felt Thy Holy Spirit move me, And freely pledged myself Thine own, Ilenouncing sin to keep the faith. And war with evil unto death. 4 My faithful God, Thou failest never. Thy covenant Avill e'er abide; 264 Oh, cast me not away forevef. Should I transgress it on my side ; If I have sore mj soul defiled, Yet still forgive, restore Thy child. 5 Yea, all I am, and love most dearly, — To Thee anew I give the Tvhole ; Oh, let me make my vows sincerely, Take full possession of my soul. Let naught within me, naught I own. Serve any will but Thine alone. 6 And never let my purpose falter, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, But keep me faithful to Thine altar. Till Thou Shalt call me from my post; So unto Thee I live and die, And praise Thee evermore on high. J. J. Bambaek. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 222. L.M. 1 THE death of Jesus Christ, our Lord, We celebrate -with one accord ; It is our comfort in distress. Our heart's sweet joy and happiness. 2 He blotted out w^ith His own blood The judgment that against us stood ; 265 He full atonement for us made, And all our debt He fully paid. 3 That this is so and ever true He gives an earnest ever new, In this His holy Supper, here We taste His love so sweet, so near. 4 For His true body, as He said. And His true blood, for sinners shed, In this communion we receive, His sacred Word we do believe. 5 A precious food this is indeed. It never faileth, such we need, A heavenly manna for our soul, That we may safely reach our goal. 6 Then blessed is each worthy guest Who in this promise finds his rest. For Jesus will in love abide With those who do in Him confide : 7 The guest that comes with true intent To turn to God and to repent, To live for Christ, to die to sin, And thus a holy life begin. 8 Who does unworthy here appear, Does not believe, nor is sincere, Salvation here he can not find. May we this warning bear in mind. 266 9 O Jesus Christ, our Brother dear, Unto Thy cross we no^v draw near ; Thy sacred wounds indeed make whole A wounded and aflaicted soul. 10 Help us sincerely to believe That we Thy mercy do receive, And in Thy grace do find our rest, Amen. He who believes is blest. H. Spegel. J. O. Wallin. 223. 7.6.7.6.8.7.6. 1 THINE OAvn, O loving Savior, Thou bidst come near to Thee, Thy passion's fruits, Thy favor, Thy grace. Thou givest free To them who by Thy grace and love Are members of Thy kingdom Now here and there above. 2 To us on earth yet dwelling Thou dost descend to give, In love all love excelling, Thyself that ive may live, And sayest ever kind and good : "Take, eat, this is My body, Take, drink, this is My blood." 3 We hear Thine invitation ; We hear, O Lord, Thy call. The word of consolation. It is for us, for all ; 267 It draws us to Thy loving heart, It brings to us Thy blessing, It does Thy peace impart. 4 Thy heart is in all anguish, A refuge to the poor. Thy heart for us did languish, And bitter death endure. Thy heart yet filled with peace and rest, With comfort and salvation Draws near to every breast. 5 Thou still in loving favor To us, Thine own, art near, To lead us as our Savior Unto a Father dear, A Father willing to forgive The children Thou didst ransom. Those who through Thee shall live. 6 Thine own we are, and ever, Until our latest breath. Will we remain, and never In joy, in grief, in death. Depart from Thee ; and all our days Thou art with us here present As Thine own promise says. F. M. Franzen. 224, 83.D. 1 DECK thyself, my soul, with gladness. Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight's splendor, 268 There Tvith joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded; High o'er all the heavens He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving reverence greet Him, For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal ; Haste to ope the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, "Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I never more will leave Thee." He who costly goods desireth To obtain, much gold requireth; But to freely give the treasure Of Thy love is Thy good pleasure. For on earth there is no coffer Which as payment ^^e might offer For this cup Thy blood containing, And this manna in us raining. Ah ! how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit ! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging. Thought upon this food with longing. In the battle well-nigh worsted. For this cup of life have thirsted. For the Friend, who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. 269 5 Sun, who all my life dost brighten, Light, who dost my soul enlighten, Joy, the sweetest man e'er knoweth. Fount, Avhence all my being floweth, At Thy feet I cry, my Maker, Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good. Thy glory, given. 6 Lord, Thy fervent love hath driven Thee to leave Thy throne in heaven, For us on the cross to languish, And to die in bitter anguish. To forego all joy and gladness, And to shed Thy blood in sadness, AVhich we drink now ; grant that never We forget Thy love, dear Savior ! 7 Jesus, Bread of life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee, Never to my hurt invited. Be Thy love with love requited ; From this banquet let me measure. Lord, how vast and deep loA^e's treasure; Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heaven receive me. J. Franck. 2^25. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 O LIVING Bread from heaven. How hast Thou fed Thy guest ! The gifts Thou now hast given 270 Have filled my heart with rest. Oh, Tvondrous food of blessing, Oh, cup that heals our woes ! My heart this gift possessing, In thankful song o'erflows. My Lord, Thou here hast led me Within Thy holiest place. And there Thyself hast fed me With treasures of Thy grace : And Thou hast freely given What earth could never buy. The Bread of Life from heaven. That now I shall not die! Thou givest all I wanted. The food can death destroy ; And Thou hast freely granted The cup of endless joy. Ah, Lord, I do not merit The favor Thou hast shown, And all my soul and spirit Bow down before Thy throne ! Lord, grant me that, thus strengthened With heavenly food, while here My course on earth is lengthened, I serve w^ith holy fear : And when Thou call'st my spirit To leave this world below, I enter, through Thy merit. Where joys unmingled flow. J, Rist, 271 226. 1 LORD Jesus Christ ! To Thee we pray, From us God's wrath Thou turn'st aAvay, Thine agony and bitter death Redeem us from eternal wrath. 2 That we may never this forget Thy body for our food is set; And in the wine Thou giv'st Thy blood To cleanse our souls, a sacred flood. 3 Then praise the Father, by whose love The Son descended from above. Became the Bread of Life to thee. And bore thy sins upon the tree. 4 Firmly on this thou must believe ; That here the sick their food receive, Which heals them from the wounds of sin, Creating heav^enly health within. 5 Our Savior saith: Come unto Me, Ye who now feel your poverty : My mercy I will freely give, Your anguished conscience I'll relieve. 6 If in thy heart this faith doth rest. Which tliou hast here in words confessed, A welcome guest thou here shalt be, And Christ Himself shall banquet thee. 272 7 But fruits must still thy faith approve ; Thy neighbor thou must truly love; That love let him from thee receive, Which here to thee thy God doth give. Martin Luther. 227. L. M. 1 WITH holy joy my heart doth beat, I go my blessed Lord to meet ; Thy mercy and Thy grace afford That I may taste Thy goodness, Lord. 2 O Lord, forgive my sin I pray. Turn not from my distress away; Thou barest all our sin and ttoc. On me Thy saving grace bestow. 3 Though I have done this evil, Lord, And sinned against Thy holy Word, Yet do I now draw near to Thee, Extend Thy mercy, Lord, to me. 4 And let me all my sorrows see Turned into joy and peace by Thee. When at Thy table, Lord, I kneel. Let me Thy loving presence feel. 5^ A heavenly food I there receive, Which doth my hungry soul relieve ; What care I now for want or need ? Thy precious love is wealth indeed. 273 6 -Oh, come, dear Savior, then to me. Deign to prepare a place for Thee Within my heart, and there remain, And faith, and hope, and love maintain. 7 Thine let me be whate'er befall, Thou art my life, my joy, my all ; Thou, light and comfort of my heart, In life, in death, my hope Thou art. S. J. Hedborn. 228. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 CRUSHED by my sin, O Lord, to Thee I come in my affliction : Oh, full of pity, look on me, Impart Thy benediction. My sins are great, Avhere shall I flee? The blood of Jesus speaks for me ; For all our sins He carried. 2 Repentant at Thy feet I fall, To Thy cross humbly clinging, O Jesus, hear me when I call, My wants before Thee bringing. My trust is in Thy grace and power ; For all was finished in that hour, When Thou didst make atonement. 3 When I approach Thine altar. Lord, May I this comfort cherish. That on the cross. Thy blood was poured For me, lest I should perish. 274 Thou didst for me God's law fulfill, » That holy joy my heart might thrill When on Thy love I'm feasting. 4 Be Thou my shield 'gainst Satan's power, Whene'er he would assail me ; The victor's crown, T^^hen comes death's -hour. Oh, let it never fail me ! Lord Jesus, Thou who savedst me. My life I would devote to Thee, To praise Thy Name forever. C. F. Gellert. 229. L.M. 1 JESUS, Thou Joy of loving hearts! Thou Fount of life ! Thou light of men ! From the best bliss that earth imparts. We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood , Thou savest those that on Thee call ; To them that seek Thee, Thou art good, To them that find Thee, All in all. 3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still ; We drink of Thee, the Fountain Head, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast ; 275 Glad that Thy gracious smile we see, Blest, that our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay ! Make all our moments calm and bright ; Chase the dark night of sin away. Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Bernard of Clairvaux. 230. c. M. 1 ACCORDING to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake. My bread from heaven shall be ; Thy testa mental cup I take, And thus remember Thee. 8 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, O Lamb of God, my Sacrifice! I must remember Thee. 5 Remember Thee and all Thy pains. And all Thy love to me ; Yes, while a breath, a pulse remains. Will I remember Thee. 276 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. James Montgomery, 231. CM. 1 HERE at Thy Table, Lord, we meet 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 o^^es so much to Thine. 4 Yes, Thon shalt surely have my heart, My soul, my strength, my all; With life itself I'll freely part, My Jesus, at Thy call. Samuel Stennett. 277 REPENTANCE. 232, L. M. 1 GOD calling yet ! shall I not hear? Earth's pleasures shall I still hold dear? Shall life's swift passing years all fly, And still my soul in slumbers lie? ♦ 2 God calling yet ! shall I not rise? Can I His loving voice despise, And basely His kind care repay? He calls me still : can I delay ? 3 God calling yet ! and shall He knock. And I my heart the closer lock ? He still is waiting to receive. And shall I dare His Spirit grieve ? 4, God calling yet ! and shall I give No heed, but still in bondage live? I wait, but He does not forsake ; He calls me still : my heart, awake! 5 Ah, yield Him all : in Him confide : Where but with Him doth peace abide? Break loose, let earthly bonds be riven, And let the spirit rise to heaven ! 6 God calling yet ! I cannot stay ; My heart I yield without delay : Vain world, farewell ! from thee I part; The voice of God hath reached my heart ! Gerhard Tersteegen, 278 233. 7.6.7.6.D. 1 AWAKE ! the watchman crieth On Zion's ramparts still ! The Lord His grace supplieth, Repent, and heed His will. Lfife's journey fast is n earing The ever-boundless shore : ^ The hour of death appearing, When time shall be no more. 2 Too late the sinners waken Where morn hath ceased to dawn ; Where grace, in time forsaken, is evermore withdrawn ; Where's heard no praying sentence. Nor mercy to implore ; For there is no repentance, When time shall be no more. • 3 O soul! beyond salvation, See this eternity Of darkness, desolation. And constant agony. The torments none shall banish, Nor aught can peace restore ; And hope itself shall vanish, When time shall be no more! 4 Awake! the voice still soundeth, 'Tis now the accepted hour ; The grace of God aboundeth. To save from sin's dread power. 279 Make haste, implore Christ's favor, Thy sins confess, and bow Before thy Lord and Savior ; The accepted time is now. F. M. Fianzen. ^Yill then resound, And all the earth be shaken ; Then all who in their graves are found Will from their sleep awaken. But all that live will in that hour, By the Almighty's boundless power. And at His word be changed. 3 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord, And sought but carnal pleasures, Who here despised His precious Word, And loved their earthly treasures. With shame and trembling will they stand, And at the Judge's stern command Must leave the Lord forever. 4 Oh, may my name, dear Lord, be found. Free from all condemnation. For Thy death's sake, Thy pains and wounds, In Thy book of salvation. I will not doubt :— I trust in Thee ;— From Satan Thou hast made me free. And from all condemnation. 5 Therefore my Intercessor be, And for Thy death and merit Declare my name from judgment free, With all who life inherit ; That with my brethren I may stand With Thee in heaven, our fatherland, Which Thou for us hast purchased. 379 6 Lord Jesus Christ, do not delay, Oh, hasten our salvation ! We often tremble on our way. In fear and tribulation. Then hear us when we cry to Thee ; Come mighty Judge, come, make us free From every evil. Amen ! B. Ringwald. 331. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 1 GREAT God, what do I see and hear! The end of things created ! The Judge of man I see appear, On clouds of glory seated. The trumpet sounds : the graves restore The dead which they contained before; Prepare my soul to meet Him. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise. At the last trumpet's sounding. Caught ui) to meet Him in the skies, With joy their Lord surrounding; No gloomy fears their souls dismay; His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him. 3 But sinners, filled 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 unprepared to meet Him. 380 4 O Christ, who diedst and yet dost live, To me impart Thy merit ; My pardon seal, my sins forgive, And cleanse me by Thy Spirit. Beneath Thy cross I view the day When heaven and earth shall pass away. And thus prepare to meet Thee. W. B. Collyer. ETERNITY. 332. 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8. 1 ETERNITY ! most awfnl word! Within the heart a piercing sword ! Beginning without ending ! Eternity, unmeasured time ! I sink beneath the thought sublime That I to thee am tending : Deep horrors fill my quaking heart. My lips in speech refuse to part. 2 Eternity ! oh what a pang ! Eternity! No serpent's fang Could send that thrill of terror; When I revolve Thy clanking chains, The dark abyss of deathless pains, My soul is filled with horror. Oh, search this universe around. No equal terror can be found. I 381 3 Awake, O man, from sinful sleep ; Henceforth thy feet from wandering keep: Seek God by true repentance! Awake, behold thy wasting sand, Eternity is just at hand. And brings thine awful sentence. This is perchance thy final day ; This hour thy soul may haste away. 4 Eternity ! most awful word ! Within the heart a piercing sword ! Beginning without ending! Eternity ! unmeasured time ! I sink beneath the thought sublime, That I to thee am tending : Lord Jesus, when it pleaseth Thee, Grant me Thy blest eternity! John Rist. 333. 11.10.11.10.8.8.7. 1 ABODE of peace, my Father's home forever! My weary soul in faith doth yearn for Thee. I homeward look to Thee, my Lord and Savior, To Thine abode of peace, eternally. There is on earth no peaceful rest ; Our faith is weak, our souls oppressed, Our vision dim and failing. 2 The Lord be praised that time so swiftlj^ flieth ; 382 God's promise is fulfilled for evermore. Who on God's Word and promises relieth Shall find at last the choicest wine in store. Forgotten then is all distress, Eternal peace and happiness Shall then be ours forever. Then, keep my heart forever, O my Savior, And let me never, Lord, from Thee depart. In joy, in pain, in sorrow, now and ever, Thou only givest solace to my heart. For when, O Lord, I am with Thee, All other comforts well may flee ; With Thee I'm ever blessed. Agatha Rosenius. 334 CM. 1 WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And Avipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And hellish darts be hurled; 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 home, My God, my heaven, my all ! 383 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul Tn seas of heavenly rest ; And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. Isaac Watts. o3d» 8.7.8.7. Iambic, and Chorus. 1 THERE is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming, A radiance from the cross afar. The Savior's love revealing. Chorus — Oh, depth of mercy! can it be That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me? 2 That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation ; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of every tribe and nation. Chorus— Oh, depth of mercy I etc. 3 Press onward, then, though foes may frown, While mercy's gate is open ; Accept the cross, and win the croAvn, Love's everlasting token. Chorus — Oh, depth of mercy ! etc. 4 Beyond the river's brink we'll lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven. Chorus—Oh, depth of mercy! etc. Mrs, Lydia Baxter, 384 336. los.D- 1 JOYFULLY, joyfully, onward we move, Bound to the land of bright spirits above ; Jesus, our Savior, in mercy says, Come, Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. Soon will our pilgrimage end here below, Soon to the presence of God we shall go. Then, if to Jesus our hearts have been given. Joyfully, joyfully, rest we in heaven. 2 Death with its arro^^s may soon lay us low. Safe in our Savior, we fear not the blow ; Jesus hath broken the bars of the tomb. Joyfully, joyfully, we will go home. Bright will the morn of eternity dawn, Death shall be conquered, his scepter be gone; Over the plains of sweet Canaan we'll roam, Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home. William Hunter. 33T. 11.10.11.10. and Chorus. 1 COME, O my soul, my every power awaking, Look unto Him ^^hose goodness crowns thy days ; While into song angelic choirs are breaking, Oh, let thy voice its thankful tribute raise. Chorus — Tell how alone the path of death He trod ; Tell how He lives, thy Advocate with God: 385 Lift up thy voice, while lieaven's. triumphant throng- Swell at His feet the everlasting song. 2 Think, O mj^ soul, how patientlj^ He sought thee Far, far away upon the mountains steep, Then in His arms how tenderly He brought thee Home to His fold, a Aveary, wandering sheep. Chorus — Tell how alone, etc. 3 Sing, O my soul, and let thj^ pure devotion Rise to His throne,thy Savior, Friend, and Guide ; Sing of His love, that, like a mighty ocean. Flows unto thee and all the world beside. Chorus — Tell how alone, etc. 4 Soon, O my soul, thine earthly house for- saking. Soon Shalt thou rise the better land to see," Then will thy harp, a nobler strain awak- ing. Praise Him who died to purchase life for thee. Chorus— Tell how alone, etc. Lizzie Edwards. 386 338. 9.11.10.10.9.11. 1 I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger, I can tarry, I can tarry but a night ; Do not detain me, for I am going To where the fountains are ever flowing : I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger, I can tarry, I can tarry but a night. 2 There the glory is ever shining; Oh, my longing heart, my longing heart is there ; Here in this country so dark and dreary I long have wandered, forlorn and Aveary : I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger, I can tarry, I can tarry but a night. 3 Of the city to w^hich I'm going My Redeemer, my Redeemer is the light ; There is no sorrow, nor any sighing. Nor any sinning, nor any dying: Of the city to which I'm going My Redeemer, my Redeemer is the light. Mrs. Mary S. B. Shindler. 33B. 8.7.8.7.D. Iambic, and Chorus. 1 OH, Avhat has Jesus done for me?. He came from the land of Canaan ; He died for me upon the tree. That I might go to Canaan : 387 A glorious crown appears iu view In that bright laud of Canaan ; A palm of royal victory too ; Come, let us go to Canaan. Chorus — Canaan, bright Canaan, The glorious land of Canaan ; Our Canaan is a happy place, Come, let us go to Canaan. When I shall join that blessed throng In the glorious land of Canaan, I'll sing the great Redeemer's song With the happy saints of Canaan : There Jesus sits upon His throne, Exalted high in Canaan ; luTiting all His children home, To dwell with Him in Canaan : Chorus — Canaan, bright Canaan, etc. Come, sinner, turn, and go with me. For Jesus Avaits in Canaan, With angels bright to welcome thee To all the joys of Canaan : Come freely to salvation's streams. They sweetly flow in Canaan ; There everlasting glory beams Around His throne in Canaan : Chorus — Canaan, bright Canaan, etc. John Curiven. 388 «34:0. 8.6.8.5. and Chorug. 1 WHEN He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Chorus — Like the stars of the morning, His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His croAvn. 2 He Avill gather, He will gather The gems for His kingdom : All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and His own. Chorus— lA^Q the stars of the morning, etc. 3 Little children, little children Who love their Kedeemer Are the jewels, precious jewels. His loved and His own. Chorus — Like the stars of the morning, etc. W. O. Cushing. 341. 11.8.12.9. 1 I THINK, when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men^ How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then. 2 I wish that His hand had been placed on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come nnto Me." 3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in His loA^e ; And if I only earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above. 4 In that beautiful place He has gone to pre- pare For all who are washed and forgiven ; Full many dear children are gathering there, "For of such is the kingdom of heaven." 5 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall. Never heard of that heavenly home: I wish they could know there is room for them all, And that Jesus had bid them to come. fi And oh, how I long for that glorious time, The sweetest and brightest and best, When the dear little children of every clime, Shall crowd to His arms and be blest! Jemima Luke. 390 342, 8.6.8.6.6.7. 1 AROUND the throne of God in heaven, Thousands of children stand ; Children whose sins are all forgiven, A holy happy band. Singing Glory, Glory, * Glory be to God on high. 2 In flowing robes of spotless white, See every one arrayed ; Dwelling in everlasting light. And joys that never fade, Singing Glory, Glory, etc. 3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair. Where all is peace and joy and love? How came those children there ? Singing Glory, Glory, etc. 4 Because the Sa^aor shed His blood To wash away their sin : Bathed in that pure and precious flood. Behold them white and clean ! Singing Glory, Glory, etc. 5 On earth they sought the Savior's grace. On earth they loved His Name; So now they see His blessed face. And stand before the Lamb, Singing Glory, Glory, etc. Mrs. Anne Shepherd. 343. 344 391 .4.6.4.6.7.6. 1 THERE is a happy land, Far, far away. Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright as Gsij. Oh, how they sweetly sing, Worthy is the Savior King, Loud let His praises ring, Praise, praise for aye ! 2 Come to that happy land. Come, come away; Why will ye doubting stand. Why still delay ? Oh, we shall happy be, When, from sin and sorrow free, Lord, we shall live with Thee, Blest, blest for aye. 3 Bright, in that happy land. Beams every eye ; Kept by a Father's hand. Love cannot die. Oh, then, to glory run. Be a crown and kingdom won, And, bright above the sun, We reign for aye. Andrew Young. 8.7.8.7. and Cborus. 1 IN the Christian's home in glory, There remains a land of rest; 392 There my Savior's gone before me, To fulfill my soul's request. Chorus— There Is rest for the weary, There is rest for the weary, There is rest for the weary, There is rest for you ; On the other side of Jordan, In the sweet fields of Eden, Where the tree of life is blooming, " There is rest for you. 2 He is fitting up my mansion, Which eternally shall stand, For my stay shall not be transient, In that holy, happy land. Chorus— There is rest, etc. 3 Pain and sickness ne'er shall enter ; Grief nor woe my lot shall share; But in that celestial centre I a crown of life shall w^ear. C/^orws— There is rest, etc. Samuel Young Harmer. 345. C. M. and Chorus. 1 I LOVE to think of the heavenly land. Where white robed angels are ; Where many a friend is gathered safe. From fear and toil and care. Chorus— There'll be no parting. There'll be no parting. 393 There'll be no parting, There'll be no parting there. 2 I love to think of the heavenly land, Where my Redeemer reigns, Where rapturous songs of triumph rise, In endless, joyous strains. Chorus — There'll be no parting, etc, 3 I love to think of the heavenly land, The saints' eternal home. Where palms, and robes, and crowns ne'er fade. And all our joys are one. Chorus — There'll be no parting, etc. 4 I love to think of the heavenly land, That promised land so fair. Oh, how my raptured spirit longs To be forever there! Chorus — There'll be no parting, etc. L. Hartsough. 346. 8s. 1 WE speak of the realms of the blest, That country so bright and so fair. And oft are its glories confessed ; But what must it be to be there ! 2 We speak of its pathways of gold, Its walls decked with jewels so rare. Its wonders and pleasures untold ; But what must it be to be there ! 894 3 We speak of its freedom from sin, From sorrow, temptation, and care, From trials without and within ; But what must it be to be there ! 4 We speak of its service of love. The robes which the glorified wear. The church of the flrst-born above; But what must it be to be there ! 5 Do Thou, Lord, 'mid sorrow and woe, Still for heaven my spirit prepare, And shortly I also shall know, And feel what it is to be there. Mrs. Elizabeth Mills. 347. 8.7.8.7. and Chorus. 1 SHALL we meet beyond the river. Where the surges cease to roll ? Where, in all the bright forever. Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul? Chorus — Shall we meet, shall we meet, Shall we meet beyond the river! Shall w^e meet beyond the river. Where the surges cease to roll ? 2 Shall we meet in that blest harbor? When our stormy voyage is o'er? Shall we meet and cast the anchor By the fair celestial shore? Chorus — Shall Ave meet, etc. 395 3 Shall we meet in yonder city, Where the towers of crystal shine? Where the walls are all of jasper, Built by workmanship divine? Chorus — Shall we meet, etc. 4 Shall we meet with Christ our Savior, When He comes to claim His own ? Sliall we know His blessed favor. And sit down upon His throne? Chorus — Shall we meet, etc. H. L. Hastings. o4:0. 8.7.8.7. and Chorus. 1 SHALL we gather at the river. Where bright angel feet have trod ; With its cr3\stal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? . Chorus — Yes, well gather at the river. The beautiful, the beautiful river ; Gather with- the saints at the river, That flows hj the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, AYashing up its silver spray. We will walk and worship ever All the happy, golden day. Chorus — Y^'es, we'll gather at the river, etc. 3 Ere we reach the shining river. La 3' we every burden down ; 896 Grace our spirits will deliver And provide a robe and crown. Chorus— Yes, Ave" 11 gather at the river, etc. 4 At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Savior's face, Saints whom death will never sever, Lift their songs of saving grace. Chorus— Yes, we'll gather at the river, etc. 5 Soon we'll reach the silver river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. Chorus— Yes, we'll gather at the river, etc. Robert Lowry, c>4:c7, 93. and Chorus. 1 THERE'S a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father Tvaits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling place there. Chorus — In the sweet by and by. We shall meet on that beautiful shore. In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest. And our spirits shall sorrow no more. Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. Chorus — In the sweet by and by, etc. 31)7 3 To our bountiful Father above, We will offer our tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessings that hallow our days. Chorus — In the sweet by and by, etc. S. F. Bennett. 350« c. M. 1 THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign ; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers : Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields, beyond the swelling fiood. Stand drest in living green : So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink ^ To cross this narrow sea. And linger, shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 Oh, could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts tliat rise, And view the Canaan that we loA^e, With unbeclouded eyes ! 398 6 Could we bnt 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, Isaac Watts. 351, 7.6 4.4.7.6.7. 1 MY heart is yearning ever To reach a place of rest, Jerusalem, My happy home. In Thee my heart shall never By sin or grief be pressed. My heart is yearning ever To reach that city blest. 2 AVithin its radiant portals None ever sheds a tear. God's city bright Gives all dehght ; No grief nor wail of mortals Is where the Lamb is near. Within its radiant portals None ever sheds a tear. 8 Their blessed Lord and Savior Doth rule and govern them In peace and joy. Without alloy, For sin can enter never The new Jei'usalem. 352, 399 Their blessed Lord and Savior Doth rule and govern them. 4 Behold the goal in glory, Now shining from afar; Oh, city of The God of love. Where no more earthly worry My happiness shall mar ! Behold the goal in glory. Now shining from afar ! 5 And even I shall conquer In Jesus' Name and might. Though weak and faint. Still as a saint, 1*11 in the haven anchor, Sweet haven of delight. Yea, even I shall conquer In Jesus' Name and might. From Hemlandss&nger. 7i 1 JERUSALEM the golden. With milk and honey blest. Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest : I know not, oh, I know not. What social joys are there! What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare ! 400 2 And when I fain would sing them My spirit fails and faints, And vainly would it image The assembly of the saints, They stand, those halls of Zion, Conjubilant with song, And bright with many an angel. And all the martyr throng: 3 There is the throne of David ; And there, from care released. The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast ; And they who, with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight. Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white ! Bernard de Morlaix. 353. c. M. 1 JERUSALEM, my happj^ home. Name ever dear to me ! When shall ray labors have an end In joy, and peace, and thee. 2 When shall these eyes thyheavenbuilt walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? 3 Oh, when, thou city of my God, Shall I thy courts ascend, 401 Where evermore the angels sing, Where sabbaths have no end? 4 There happiei- bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know : Blest seats ! through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you. 5 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 6 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there Around my Savior stand ; And soon my friends in Christ below AVill join the glorious band. 7 Jerusalem, my happy home! My soul still pants for thee ; Then shall my labors have an end. When I thy joys shall see. Composite. 354-. C. M.D. 1 JERUSALEM, Jerusalem, Thou city ever blest, Within thy portals first I find My safetj^ peace, and rest. Here dangers always threathen me. My days in strife are spent. And labor, sorrow, Avorry, grief. That is at best their strength. 402 2 No wonder, then, that more and more My longings do increase, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, For thee, and never cease. My lineage, too, to thee I trace, A stranger in the earth. In thee my burghership I have. In thee I have my birth. 3 No wonder, then, that I do long, O blessed home, for thee, Where finally I shall have rest, From sin and sorrow free ; Where tears and weeping are no more, Nor death, nor jjain, nor uight. For former things are passed away In yonder home of light. 4 Now all for me has lost its charm Which here so much is praised. Since on the cross, through faith, I saw My Savior, Jesus, raised. My goal is fixed, one thing I ask, Whate'er the price may be, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Soon to arrive in thee. Lina Sandell. 355« 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6. 1 JERUSALEM, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee ! My longing heart fain, fain to thee would fly! 403 It will not stay with me; Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its Fountain And quit this world of pain. 2 O happy day, and j^et far happier hour, When wilt thou come at last ? When fearless to my Father's love and power. Whose promise standeth fast, My soul I gladly render. For surely will His hand Lead me with guidance tender To heaven my fatherland. 3 O Zion, hail! bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me ! How many a time I longed for thee of old, Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness. Yon world of shadowy naughty And God had given the gladness. The heritage I sought. 4 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise. And th' heavenly halls re-echo with the tone Of that great hymn of praise, And all its host rejoices. And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song. j. m. Mey/art. 401 2. 4. D0X0L0GIE5. C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God, whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. CM. D. TO praise the Father, and the Son, And Spirit all-diviue, The One in Three, and Three in One, Let saints and angels join. Glory to Thee, Blest Trinity, The God, whom we adore. As was, is now, and e'er shall be, When time shall be no more. s. M. TO God the Father, Son, And Spirit, One in Three, Be glory, as it T\^as, is now. And shall forever be. s. M. D. PRAISE, as in ages past. Praise, as is now in heaven. Praise, while eternity shall last. To Thee, O God, be given ; 405 Whom all the angelic host And saints on earth adore, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be glory evermore. 5. * L. M. PRAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 6. 8, L. M. 6 lines. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given. By all on earth, and all in heaven, As was through ages heretofore. Is now, and shall be evermore. H. M. or 6.6.6 6.8.8- TO God, the Father, Son, And Spirit, ever blest, Eternal Three in One, All glory be addressed, As heretofore it was, is now And so shall be for evermore. 5.5.8.8.5.5. GLORY be to Thee. Endless One in Three, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Through the Savior's boundless merit: 406 9. 10. 11. 12. God in Unity, BJessed Trinity. TO God. the Father, Son, And Spirit be The highest honor done, Now and for aye. My song shall ever be, Glory, my God, to Thee, Glory to Thee. TO God the Father, Sod, And Spirit, Three in One, All praise be given : Crov^n Him in every song. To Him our hearts belong. Let all His praise prolong, On earth, in heaven. NOW, henceforth, forever. Glory be to Thee, Father. Son, and Spirit, Blessed One in Three. HOLY Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory, as of old, to Thee, Now and evermore shall be. 6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 6.5.6.5. 13, 14. 15. 16. 407 7s. 6 lines, PRAISE the Name of God most high; Praise Him, all below the sky; Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: As through countless ages past, Evermore His praise shall last. 79.D. HOLY Fathjer, Fount of light, God of wisdom, goodness, might; Holy Son, who cam'st to dwell, God with us, Immanuel ; Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, God of comfort, peace, and love; Evermore be Thou adored, Holy, holy, holy, Lord. 7.6.7,6. TO Father, Son, and Spirit, Eternal One in Three, As w^as, and is forever. All praise and glory be. 7.6.7.6.1).' TO God the ever-glorious. The father, and the Son, And Spirit all- victorious, Thrice holy Three in One ; The God of our salvation, Whom earth and heaven adore, Praise, glory, adoration, Be noAv and evermore. 408 17. 7.8.7.8.7.7. HOLY Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, we adore Thee, Everlasting Three in One ; Let all creatures bow before Thee, Saints and angels bless Thy Name, Earth and heaven Thy praise proclaim. 18. 7.8.7.8.8.8. HOLY Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, we adore Thee, Everlasting Three in One ; Let all creatures bow before Thee, Let Thy people here confess Thee ; Earth and heaven unite to bless Thee. 19. 8.7.8.7. PRAISE the Father, earth and heaven ; Praise the Son, the Spirit praise ; As it T^as, and is, be given Glory through eternal days. 20. 8.7.8.7.D. 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. 21. 22, 23. 24. 8.7.8.7.4.7 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. 8.7.8.7.7.7. GLORY be to God the Father. Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Everlasting Three in One : Him let heaven and earth adore, Now, henceforth, and evermore. 8.7.8.7.8.8. PRAISE the God of all creation ; Praise the Father's boundless love ; Praise the Lamb, our expiation ; Praise the Spirit, throned above ; Praise the God of our salvation ; His be endless adoration. 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. NOW to the holy Three in One, Who o'er creation reigneth. Be everlasting honor done, To Whom all praise pertaineth. All blessing be to God Most High, All glory to His Majesty, Who all the world sustaineth. 410 INDEX. The authors of the hymns are given in the text at the end of each hymn. The translators are given in the following Index. An a at the end of the name indicates that the hymn or trans- lation has been more or less changed. A few more years shall roll 318 A great and mighty wonder J. M. Neale 21 A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth ...Composite 75 A mighty Fortress is our God Comjwsite 193 A star is moving through the sky Unknoivn 45 ■ — Abide with me ! last falls the eventide 172 ~Abide with us, our Savior Unknown IQO -^bide with us, Savior dear C. W. Foss 194 Abode of peace, my Father's home,. 4. Rodell.a. 333 According to Thy gracious word 230 Again Thy glorious sun doth rise ./. E. Ayiderson.a. 170 Alas! and did my Savior bleed 79 Alas! my God, my sins are great Catherine Winkivorth.a. 249 All glory be to God on high Catherine Winkivorth.a. 121 — All hail the power of Jesus' Name 101 All hail to thee, blessed morn....E. W. Olson 13 All my heart this night rejoices Composite 26 All praise to Thee, my God, this night 171 All praise to Thee, our Savior good P. M. Lindberg 60 All that I was, my sin, my guilt 264 Almighty God, eternal Lord S. G. Larson.a. 113 Almighty God, Thy Word is cast 161 Am I a soldier of the cross 274 Angels, from the realms of glory 23 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat 242 Arise, the kingdom is at hand Catherine Winkworth 7 411 Around the throne of God in heaven 342 Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep 324 As with gladness men of old 46 wake, my soul, and with the sun 1G{> Awake! the wsbtchmancrieth.. Augustus Nelson 233 Baptized into Thy Name most holy Catherine Win kworth 221 Before Jehovah's awful throne 120 Behold a Stranger at the door 237 Behold the joyful day is nigh E. A. Edlen 14 Be not dismayed, thou little flock Mrs. Elizabeth Charles 190 Blessed Jesus, at Thy word Winkworth 151 Blessed Jesus, here we stand Winkworth 218 Blest Easter day, what joy is thine. .(?. H. Trahert 80 Blest be the tie that binds 1G5 Blow ye the trumpet, blow 93 Brightest and best of the sons oi the morning.. 48 Chief of sinners, though I be 257 Children of the heavenly King 137 Christ is risen from the dead 81 Christ the Life of all the living... Winkworth.a. 54 Christ the Lord is risen to-day.. ./rt;?e E.Leeson 84 Christ the Lord is rise] t to-day, Sons of men.... 82 Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation 19!^ Chosen seed and Zion's children C. W. Foss 195 Come hither, ye faithful E.Casu-ell 20 "Come, Holy Spirit, from above C. W. Foss 110 Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord... Winkivorth 102 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove 105 Come let us sing of Jesus 135 Come, my soul, Thy suit prepare 145 Come, my soul, my qyqtj power awaking.... 337 Come, oh,come Thou quickening Spirit.S'c/^a^^'er 104 Come, Savior dear, with us abide.. /4. 0. Bersell 149 Come, see the place where Jesus lay 88 Come, sound His praise abroad 12G 412 Come, Thou almighty King 1 14 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing.... 155 Come, Thou long-expectedJesus 11 Come, Thou Savior of ourrace.. W. M. Reynolds 10 Come to the Savior, make no delay 235 Come, ye disconsolate 314 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy 238 (yomfort, comfort ye my people ^V ink-worth 1 Commit thou all thy griefs J. Wesley 307 Crushed by my sin, Lord, to Thee G. H. Trabert.a. 22S Day of judgment, day of wonders 329 Day of wonder, day of gladness 86 Dear Christians one and all rejoice.... /s*. Massie 2