^^5^^*"**^'"^^^! my. y ^,-\ %\ i*s' ( LlBRARy V UNIVERSITY Of CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO 0^?<^i / HYMNS FOR THE USE OF THE ^METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. REVISED EDITION. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. — 1 Coe. xiv, 15. PUBLISHED BY CARLTON & PORTER, 200 MTTLBESBY-STREET. Entered according to Act of CJongress, in the year 1849, BY LANE & SCOTT, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New- York. ADDRESS MEMBERS AND FEIEND3 OF THE METHODIS'.. EPISCOPAL CHUEOH. The Ilymn Book heretofore in use among us was, in our opinion, unsurpassed. But the Gen- eral Conference of 1848, judging that the vol- ume could be improved by a careful revision, and by judiciously multiplying the number of hymns, appointed a Committee, composed of ministers and laymen, to prepare a Standard Edition of the Methodist Hymn Book.* This Committee, having finished the work assigned them, submitted it to the examination of the Book Committee, and of the Editors of the Book Concern; and having been approved by them, it came before us for a final ^evieT^^. Our examination has been as thorough as the * The Committee were Rev. D. Dailey, Eev. J. B. Alverson, Rev. J. Floy, Rev. D. Patten, jun., Rev. F. Merrick, Mr. R. A. West, and Mr. D. Creamer. 4 ADDEESS. limited time at our disposal allowed. Although we reluctantly part with some of the familiar hvmns of the old book, and though, perhaps, in the judgment of some, they have not, in every instance, been substituted by hymns of greater merit, yet we can confidently approve this Revised Copy ; and we do, most cordially, recommend it as a greatly improved and stand- ard edition of the Methodist Hymn Book. We congratulate you, brethren, on having now such a Book as, from the number, variety, and adaptation of its hymns, will not require an- other revision for generations to come. In presenting to you this Standard Hymn Book, we believe that we are putting into your hands one of the choicest selections of evan- gelical Hymns for Private Devotion, as well as for Family, Social, and PubUc "Worship. We are gratified also to add, that no mercenary ends are sought in this publication ; for after the necessary expenses are met, its avails, if any, will be sacredly devoted to charitable and religious objects, as were the profits of the former edition. We urge you, therefore, by ADDEESS. O your regard for our Church, and for the au- thority of the General Conference, to purchase only such Methodist Hymn Books as are pub- lished by our Agents, and have the names of your Bishops. We exhort you, dear brethren, to sing witli the spirit, and with the understanding also , ' and we shall rejoice to join you in time and in eternity. Your affectionate pastors in Christ, ELIJAH HEDDIXG, BEVERLY WAUGU, THO. A. MORRIS, L. L. HAMLINE, EDMUND S. JANES. Nbw-Yobk, Ma/y, 1849. CONTENTS. Pack istroditctort to worship 7 The Divine PeeI'-ections 45 Jesus Christ 73 The Holy Spirit 115 V r The Ministry 127 INSTITUTIONS OF |TheChurch 139 The Gospel. Tlie Sabbath 148 Baptism 155 The Lord's Supper 160 Provisions and Promises of the Gospel 171 f Depravity 187 The Sinner J Awakening 1 97 IHE biNNER. 1 Inviting 205 [ Penitential 217 Thf CnvT^TiAf,' f Justification by Faith 2C1 1 HE Ciieistia> J ^^j^,p ^.^^ ^^^^ Assurance ... 276 • [ SancLification 289 Prayer and Intercession. Means of Grace. I l!:'^"'^]^^^'"""" ^! The Closet 384 Pleading the Scriptures 403 Christian Fellow- ( Communion of Saints 411 ship. ) Love-Feast 423 fThe Warfare 431 Duties ANT) Trials. -( Patience and Resignation.. 443 t Growth in Grace 474 Humiliation i Unfaithfulness mourned.... 507 ( Backslidings lamented 515 C Deliverance from Trouble.. 525 Ee-joicing. J Communion with God 538 [ Prospect of Heaven 551 Special Occasions 575 Time and Eternity 627 Close of Worship 675 HYMNS. NTRODUCTORY TO WORSHIP. 1 C. M. OenerdL iiwitation to praise the Redeemer. OFOR a thousand tongues, to sing My great Redeemer's praise ; The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of liis grace. 2, My gracious Master, and my God, Assist me to proclaim, — To spread, through all the earth abroad, The honors of thy Name. 3 Jesus ! — the Name that charms our fears. That bids our sorrows cease ; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of cancell'd Bin, lie sets the pris'ner free ; His blood can make the foulest clean ; His blood avail'd for me. 5 He speaks, — and, list'ning to his voice. New life the dead receive ; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice ; The humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb. Your loosen'd tongues employ ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ; And leap, ye lame, for joy. INTEODUCTOKY. 2 S. M. The song of Moses and the Lamb. AWAKE, and sing the song Of Moses and the Lamb ; Wake, every heart and every tongue, To praise the Saviour's Name. 2 Sing of his dying love ; Sing of his rising power ; Sing how he intercedes above For those whose sins he bore. 3 Ye pilgrims, on the road To Zion's city, sing; Kejoice ye in the Lamb of God, — In Christ, the' eternal King. 4 Soon shall we hear him say, — Ye blessed children, come ; Soon will he call us hence away, To our eternal home. 5 There shall each raptured tongue His endless praise proclaim; And sweeter voices tune the song Of Moses and the Lamb. 3 C. M. The Heavenly Guest. COME, let us who in Christ believe, Our common Saviour praise : To him, with joyful voices, give The glory of his grace. 2 He now stands knocking at the door Of every smner's heart : Tl^e worst need keep him out no more, Or force him to depart. 3 Through grace we hearken to thy voice, Yield to be saved from sin; In sure and certain hope rejoice, That thou wilt enter in. INTEODUCTOEY. b 4 Come quickly in, thou heavenly guest, Nor ever lieuce remove ; But sup with us, and let the feast Be everlastmg love. 4 C. M. Tlie, Lamb worsliipped on earth and in heaven. COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne : Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 Worthy the Lamb that died, they cry. To be exalted thus : Worthy the Lamb, our hearts reply, For he was slain for us. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and power divme ; And blessings more than we can give. Be, Lord, forever thine. 4 The whole creation join m one, To bless the sacred Name Of Him that sits upon the throne. And to adore the Lamb. 5 L. M. Jeaus reigns. COME, let us tune our loftiest song, And raise to Christ our joyful strain; Worship and thanks to Him belong. Who reigns, and shall forever reign. 2 His sov'rcign power our bodies made ; Our souls are iiis immortal breath; And when his creatures sinn'd, he bled, To save us from eternal death. 8 Burn every breast with Jesus' love; Bound every heart with rapt'rous joy; And saints on earth, with samts above, Your voices in his praise employ. 10 INTRODUCTOEY. 4 Extol tlie Lamb with loftiest son^, Ascend for him our cheerful stram; Worship and thanks to Him belong, Who reigns, and shall forever reign. b C. M. T7i€ glories of our King. COME, ye that love the Saviour's name, And ioy to make it kno"mi, The Sovereign of your hearts proclaiin, And bow before his throne. 2 Behold your Lord, your Master, crown'd With glories all divine: And tell the wond'ring nations round. How bright those glories shine. 3 When, in his earthly courts, we view The glories of our Sing, We long to love as angels do, And wish, like them, to sing. 4 And shall we long and wish in vain? Lord, teach our songs to rise: Thy love can animate the strain, And bid it reach the skies. 7 C. M. Joining the song of the Church triumphant. SING we the song of those who stand Around the' eternal throne. Of every kindred, clime, and land, — A multitude unknown. 2 Life's poor distinctions vanish here; To-day the young, the old, Our Saviour and his flock, appear, One shepherd and one fold. INTEODUCTOEY. 11 3 Toil, trial, suflfriner, still await On earth the pilgrim throng ; Yet learn we in our low estate The Church triumphant's song. 4 Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain, Cry the redeem'd above, Blessing and honour to obtain. And everlasting love. 5 Worthy the Lamb, on earth we sing, Who died our souls to save; Henceforth, Death, where is thy sting? Thy victory, Grave ? 6 Then hallelujah ! power and praise To God in Christ Dc given; May all who now this anthem raise, Eenew the song in heaven. 8 9th P. M. 87, 87. Olory to the Larrib. HAEK ! the notes of angels, singing. Glory, glory to the Lamb ! All in heaven their tribute bringing, Eaising high the Saviour's name. 2 Ye for whom his life was given. Sacred themes to you belong : Come, assist the choir of heaven; Join the everlasting song. 3 Fiird with holy emulation. We unite with those above : _ Sweet the theme — a free salvation — Fruit of everlasting love. 4 Endless life in him possessing. Let us praise his precious name; Glory, honour, power, and blessing. Be forever to the Lamb. 12 INTEODUCTOEY. 9 5th P. M. 4 linea 7s. Saints and angels ever praising God. SONGS of jjraise tlie angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's "n'ork begun, When he spake and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the rrince of Peace was born ; Songs of praise arose, when he Captive led captivity. 3 Saints below with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice ; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 4 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death ; Then, amid eternal joy. Songs of praise their powers employ. 10 L. M. Tribute of praise to the Saviour. JESUS, thou everlasting Kmg, Accept the tribute which we bring; Accept tliy well-deserved renown, And wear our praises as thy cro\vn. 2 Let every act of worship be Like our espousals, Lord, to thee: Like the blest hour, when from above We first received the pledge of love. 3 The gladness of that happy day, O may it ever, ever stay: Nor let our faith forsake its hold, Nor hope dechne, nor love grow cold. 4 Let every moment as it flies, Increase thy praise, improve our joys, Till we are raised to smg thy Name, At the great supper of the Lamb. INTEODUCTORY. 13 11 L. M. The creation invited to praise God. FROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise ; ]jet the Redeemer's name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends thy word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till sun shall rise and set no more, S Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring; In songs of praise divinely sing; The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Saviour's name. 4 In every land begin the song; To every land the strains belong : In cheerful sounds all voices raise. And fill the world with loudest praise. 12 S. M. The universal King. COME, sound liis praise abroad. And hymns of glory sing: Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2 He form'd the deeps unknown; He gave the seas their bound ; The wat'ry worlds are all his own, And all the solid ground. 3 Come, worship at his tlirone. Come, bow before the Lord ; We are his works, and not our own. He form'd us by his word. 4 To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod; Come, like tne people of his choice. And own your gracious God. 14 INTEODUCTOEY. 13 4th p. M. 886, 886. The love of Jesus. JESUS, thou soul of all our joys, For whom we now lift up our voice, And all our strength exert, — Vouchsafe the grace we hiimbly claim ; Compose unto a thankful frame, And tune thy people's heart. 2 While in the heavenly work we join, Thy glory be our whole design, Thy glory, not our own : — Still let us "keep this end in view, And still the pleasing task pursue, To please our God alone. 3 Thee let us praise our common Lord, And sweetly join, with one accord. Thy goodness to proclaim: Jesus, thyself in us reveal, And all our faculties shall feel Thy harmonizing Name. 4 With calmly reverential joy, O let us all our lives employ In setting forth thy love ; And raise in death our triumph higher. And sing, with aU the heavenly choir, That endless song above. 14 S. M. Exhortation to praise and thanksgiving. ARISE and bless the Lord, Ye people of his choice; Arise and bless the Lord your God, With heart, and soul, and voice. 2 Though hisrh above all praise. Above all blessing high, Who would not fear his^ holy Name, And laud, and magnify? INTKODUCTOKY. 15 3 for the living flame, From his own altar brought, To touch our lips, our souls inspire, And wing to heaven our thought. 4 God is our strength and song, And his salvation ours ; Then be his love in Christ proclaim'd With all our ransom'd powers. 5 Arise, and bless the Lord; The Lord your God adore; Arise and bless his glorious Name, Henceforth, forever more. 15 5th P. M. 4 lines 78. Let all the people praise Ilim. THANK and praise Jehovah's Name, For his mercies, firm and sure ; From eternity the same, To eternity endure. 2 Let the ransom'd thus rejoice, Gather'd out of every land; As the people of his choice. Pluck d from the destroyer's hand. 3 Let the ciders praise the Lord, Him let all the people praise. When they meet, vrith one accord, In his courts on holy days. 4 Praise hiin, ye who know his love ; Praise him from the depths beneath ; Praise him in the heights above; Praise your Maker, "all that breathe. 5 For his truth and mercy stand. Past, and present, and to be. Like the years of his right hand, Like his own eternity. 16 ' IXTEODUCTOEY. 16 L. M. Grateful adoration. BEFOEE Jehovah's awfiil throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and he destroy. 2 His Bov'reis^n power, without onr aid. Made ns of clay, and form'd us men; And when like wand'ring sheep we stray'd, He brought us to his fold again. 3 We'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. 4 Wide as the world is thy command; Vast as eternity thy love ; Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 17 L. M. The prosperity of tTie saints. ORENDEK thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love. Whose mercy firm through ages past Hath stood, and shall forever last. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express. Not only vast, but numberless ? What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise ? S Extend to me that favour, Lord, Thou to thy chosen dost afford; When thou return'st to set them free. Let thy salvation visit me. 4 may I worthy prove to see Thy saints in full prosperity, — That I the joyful choir may join, And count thy people's triumph mine ! INTRODUCTOKY. i Q 13tli P. M. 10 10, 11 1.. Adoration for infinite love. YE servants of God, your Master proclaim. And publish abroad hLs wondertul name ; The name all- victorious of Jesus extol; HLs kingdom is glorious ; he rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save ; And still he is nigh ; his presence we have : The great congregation his triumph shall sintr, Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. 3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne : Let all cry aloud, and honour the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim. Fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give him his right,-- All glory and power, and wisdom and miglit. All honour and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasmg for infinite love. 1 9 4th P. M. 886, BSG: Tlie glory of IRs Grace. LET all on earth their voices raise. To sing the great Jehovah's praise > And bless his holy Name : RxA glory let the heathen know, Ilis wonders to the nations show, His saving grace proclaim. 2 lie framed the globe ; he buUt the sky ; lie made the shining worlds on high, And reigns in glory there : His beams are majesty and light ; His beauties, how divinely bright ! His dwelling-place, how fair! a 18 INTRODUCTOEY. 3 Come the great day, the glorious hour, When earth shall feel his saving power, All nations fear his Name : Then shall the race of men confess The beauty of his holiness, Ilis saving grace proclaim. 20 L. M. T?ie Glories of Jehovah. SERVANTS of God! in joyful lays, Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise ; His glorious Name let all adore, From age to age, forever more. 2 Blest be that Name, supremely blest, From the sun's rising to its rest; Above the heavens his power is known, Through all the earth his goodness shown. 3 "Who is like God? so great, so high, He bows himself to view the sky; And yet, with condescending grace, Looks down upon the human race. 4 He hears the uncomplaining moan Of those who sit and weep alone ; He lifts the mourner from the dust ; In him the poor may safely trust. 5 then, aloud, in I'oyfiil lays, Sing to the Lord Jeliovah's praise; His saving Name let all adore. From age to age, forever more. 21 3d P. M. 4 63 & 2 8?. The universal King. YOUNG men and maidens, raise Your tuneful voices high; Old men and children, praise The Lord of earth and sky: Him three in one, and one in three, Extol to all eternity. INTEODUCTOEY. 19 2 The universal King Let all the world proclaim; Let every creature sing His attributes and name: Him three in oncj and one in three, Extol to all eternity. 3 In His great Name alone All excellences meet, Who sits upon the throne. And shall forever sit: Him three in one, and one in tliree, Extol to all eternity. 4 Glory to God belongs ; Glory to God be given Above the noblest songs, Of all in earth and heaven : Him three in onCj and one in three, Extol to all eternity. 22 llthP. M. 76, V6, 77, 7G. The Triune God of truth and grace. MEET and right it is to sing, In every time and place, Glory to our heavenly King, The God of truth and grace: Join we then with sweet accord, All in one thanksgiving join : Holy, holy, holy Lord^ Eternal praise be thme. 2 Thee the first-born sons of light, In choral symphonies. Praise by day, day without night, And never, never cease ; Angels, and archangels, all Praise the mystic Three in One; Sins:, and stop, and gaze, and fall O'erwhehn'd before thy throne. 20 INTEODUCTOEY. 3 Vying Tvith. that heavenly choir, Who chant thy praise above, "We on eagles' wmgs aspire, — The Tvings of faith and love ; Thee they sing, "with glory cro"^Ta'd ; "We extol the slaughter' d Lamb ; Lower if our voices sound, Our subject is the same. 4 Father, God, thy love vre praise, "Which gave thy son to die ; Jesus, full of truth and grace, Alike we glorify; Spirit, Comforter divine, Praise by all to thee be given, TUl we in 'full chorus join. And earth is tum'd to heaven. 2 3 9th P. M. 87, 57. The Triune God glorified. GLOEY to the' almighty Father, Fountain of eternal love, "Who, his wandering sheep to gather, Sent a Saviour from above. 2 To the Son all praise be given. Who, with love unknown before, Left the bright abode of heaven, And our sin and sorrows bore. 3 Equal strains of warm devotion Let the Spirit's praise employ; Author of each pure emotion ; Source of wisdom, peace, and joy. 4 Thus, while our glad hearts, ascending Glorify Jehovah's Name, Heavenly songs with ours are blending ; There the theme is still the same- INTEODUCTORY. 21 24 3dP. M. 4 6s&2 8s. Longing for the house of Ood. LOED of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love, Thine earthly temples, are ; To thine abode my heart aspires, With warm desires to see my God. 2 happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear! O happy men that pay Their constant service there ! They praise thee still; and happy they That love the way to Zion's hill. 3 They go from strength to strength, Through this dark vale of tears. Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears : O glorious seat ! thou, God our Kmg, Shalt thither brmg our willing feet. 4 The Lord his people loves; His hand no good withholds From those his heart approves, From humble contrite souls ; Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts alone in thee ! 25 19th P. M. 664, 6664. Invocation of cmd praise to the Trinity. 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 lis, Ancient of days. 22 INTKODUCTOEY. 2 Jesus, our Lord, arise, Scatter our enemies, And make them fall ; Let thine almighty aid Our sure defence he made ; Our souls on thee be stay'd; Lord, hear our call. 3 Come, thou incarnate "Word^ Gird on thy 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 and Three Eternal praises be Hence, evermore. His so v' reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. 2 6 L. M. Joy of public worship. GREAT God, attend, while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs ; To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. INTEODUCTOEY. 23 2 Mi^ht I enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, God of grace, Not tents of ease, or thrones of power, Should tempt my feet to leave thy door. 3 God is our sun, ho makes our day; . God is our shield, he guards our way From all assaults of hell and sin, From foes without and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too ; He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 5 God our King, whose sov'reign sway The glorious hosts of heaven obey, And de\il8 at thy presence flee, Blest is the man that trusts in thee. 27 L.M. Solenvn reverence. ETEENAL Power, whose high abode Becomes the grandeur of a God: Infinite lengths beyond the bounds Where stars revolve their little rounds : 2 Thee while the first archangel sings. He hides his face behind his wings: And ranks of shining thrones around Fall worshipping, and spread the ground. 3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do? We would adore our Maker too ; From sin and dust to thee we crv, The Great, the Holy, and the High. 4 Earth, from afar, hath heard thy fame. And worms have learn'd to lisp thy name ; But ! the glories of thy mind Leave all our soaring thoughts behind. 24 IKTRODUCTORY. 5 God is in heaven, and men below : Be short our tunes ; our words be few : A solemn reverence checks our songs, And praise sits silent on our tongues. 28 L. M. Living bread. THY presence, gracious God, afford ; Prepare us to receive thy word : Now let thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mix'd with what we hear. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove And fix our hearts and hopes above ; With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us the sacred vord apply, With sov'reign power and energy ; And may we, in thy faith and tear, Reduce to practice what we hear. 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal ; Teach us to know and do thy will: Thy saving power and love display, And guide us to the realms of day. 29 CM. Invoking God's presence and llessing. WITHIN thy house, Lord our God, In majesty appear: Make this a place of thme abode. And shed thy blessings here. 2 As we thy mercv-seat surround, Thy Spirit, Lord, impart: And let thy Gospel's joyful sound. With power reach every heart. 3 Here let the blind their sight obtain ; Here give the mourner rest j Let Jesus here triumphant reign, Enthroned in every breast. INTEODUCTOKY. 25 4 Here let the voice of sacred joy And fervent prayer arise, Till higher strains our tongues employ, In bHss beyond the skies. 30 L. M. now dreadful is this place ! OTHOU, whom all thy saints adore. We now with all thy saints agree, And bow our inmost souls before Thy glorious, awful Majesty. 2 We come, great God, to seek thy face, And for thy loving kindness wait; And 0, how dreadful is this place ! 'Tis God's own house, 'tis heaven's gate. 3 Tremble our hearts to find thee nigh; To thee our trembling hearts aspire : And lo! we see descend from high The pillar and the flame of fire. 4 Still let it on the' assembly stav, And all the house with glory fill; To Canaan's bounds point out the way, And lead us to the holy hill. 5 There let us all with Jesus stand, And I'oin the general Church above, And take our seats at thy right hand. And sing thine everlasting love. 31 4th P. M. 886, 88fi. God's glorious presence. THOU God of power, thou God of love, Whose glory fills the realms above. Whose praise archangels sing, And veil their faces while they cry, Thrice holy, to their God most High, Thrice holy, to their King :— INTEODUCTORY. 2 Thee as our God we too would claim, And bless the Saviour's precious name, Through whom this grace is given; He bore the curse to sinners due, lie forms their ruin'd souls anew, And makes them heirs of heaven. 3 The veil that hides thy glory rend, And here in saving power descend, And fix thy blest abode ; Here to our hearts thyself reveal. And let each waiting 'spirit feel The presence of our God. 32 c. M. A lle^sing from God^s presence. aEEAT Shepherd of thy people, hear; Thy presence now display ; We kneel within thy house of prayer ; give us hearts to pray. 2 The clouds which veil thee from our sight, In pity. Lord, remove; Dispose'^our minds to hear aright The message of thy love. 8 Help us, with holy fear and joy. To kneel before thy face; make us, creatures of thy power, The children of thy grace. 33 L.M. Faith reveals God's presence. NOT liere, as to the prophet's eye, The Lord upon his throne appears; Nor seraph-tongues responsive ciy, Holy ! thrice noly ! in our ears : — 2 Yet God is present in this place, Veil'd in serener majesty; So full of glory, truth, and grace, That faith alone suck light can see. INTKODUCTOEY. 27 3 Nor, as he in the temple taught, Is Christ "within these walls reveal' d, When blind, and deaf, and dumb were brought, Lepers and lame — and all were heal'd : — 4 Yet here, when two or three shall meet. Or thronging, multitudes are found. All may sit down at Jesus' feet, And hear from him the joyfal sound. 34 CM. 3^« promised tleaaing. SEE, Jesus, thy disciples see; The promised blessing give; Met in thy name, we look to thee, Expecting to receive. 2 Tliee we expect, our faithful Lord, Who in thy name are join'd; We wait, according to thy word, Thee in the midst to find. 8 With us thou art assembled here, But 0. thyself reveal ; Son of tiie living God, appear I Let us thy presence feel. 4 Breathe on us. Lord, in this our day, And these dry bones shall live ; Speak peace into our hearts, and say. The Holy Ghost receive. 5 Whom now we seek, may we meet, Jesus, the crucified ; Show us thy bleeding hands and feet, Thou who for us hast died. 6 Cause us tlie record to receive — Speak, and the tokens show — *' be not faithless, but believe In me, who died for you." 28 INTKODUCTOEY. 35 s. M. Claiming the promise. JESUS, we look to thee, Thy promised presence claun; Thou in the midst of us shalt be, Assembled in thy name ; 2 Thy name salvation is, Which here we come to prove : Thy name is life, and health, and peace, And everlasting love. 3 Not in the name of pride Or selfishness we meet; From nature's paths we turn aside, And worldly thoughts forget. 4 We meet the grace to take. Which thou hast freely given ; We meet on earth for thy dear sake. That we may meet in heaven. 5 Present we know thou art. But 0, thyself reveal ! Now, Lord, 'let every bounding heart The mighty comfort feel. 6 may thy quick'ning voice The death ot sin remove; And bid our inmost souls rejoice. In hope of perfect love. 3 6 1st P. M. 6 lines 8s. God is in this place. LO ! God is here ! let us adore. And own how dreadful is this plac