FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ^^,,rJU*J^ 7 241. Dobell, John. A New Selection of seven hundred Evangelical Hymns for Private, Family and Public Worship from more than two hundred of the best authors in England, Scotland, Ireland and America. 12mo, old calf, pp. 700. Morris Town, 1810. $1.50 C^- C , /-*-€^i^* ^ \. S S.v ». • -^ NEW SELEC N« i OF Wfe ipW 7 1935 :ilwi/cLf.tvA^ SEVEN HUNDRED EVANGELICAL HYMNS, For Private^ Familu, and Public JVonhip^ (^vlany Original) FROM MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED OF THE BEST AU TK0R3 IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, Is^ AMERICA, INTENDED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO Dr. WATTS' s PSALMS AND HTMNS. BY JOHN DOBELL. NONE BUT CHRIST. MORRIS-TOWN: PUBLISHED BY PETER A. JOHNSON. HENRY P. RUSSELL, PRINTER, 1810. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/newsseOOdobe PREFACE. w> HILE so Tnany volumes of hymns, both ori- ginal and selected, are constantly issuing from the press, it seems almost presumption to expect that this will be noticed. Every 'man, however, has his peculiar taste ; this selection of hymns, together with their .arrangement, will be suited to this taste ; and consequently there is rooin to hope, that others may find in tiiese a suitableness to their views, dispositions, and expe- rience, which they have sought in vain from other selections, which, too, have their appropriate excellencies. Under this im- pression, I have ventured to solicit public attention. It is almost universally admitted that Doctor V/atts's Psalms and Hymns possess an excellency and variety, which place him far beyond any single author : and, in my humble opinion, they are of such sterling worth, that no selection, however excellent, should supercede the use of them. It is, however, as generally admiited, that there arC many subjects for Vvhich Doctor Watis has provided no hymns. To see this deficiency supplied amongst poedo-baptist churches, has been the desire of many ministers and private christians; and to effect this is the principal , though not the only end of this small volume. The hymns here presented to the public, I have collected from more than two hundred authors ; many of them are taken from manuscripts, which I deemed, too valuable to be suffeied to remain in obscurity, and some have been £U])plied by friends. As this work has been the labor of years, and the choice of ma- ny thousand hymns, it will, I trust, give satisfaction to th2 church of God. Though I have, of course, the sentiments pe- culiar to that denomination of christians with which providence has placed me ; yet I am not without hopes -that a selection IV PREFACE. from the best authors in these United Kingdoms and America, will meet with general approbation. This work, like Doctor Wutiii''s fourth book, is arranged in an alphabetical order. Each new subject begins with L. M. CM. S. M. &c. The first alphabetical order contains the Perfections of God ; the second, the Characters and Titles of Christ; the third, the General Subjects. I have endeavored to ascertain the Author of every hymn. In some cases my enquiries have been fruitless, and I have conse- quently said, Anon, {anonymous). Those verses which may, for tiie sake of brevity, be omitted, without destroying the unity and connection of the hymn, are included in crotchets [ ]. The lines or verses marked with single inverted comir^as, are_ those which I have deemed necessary to add, for the sake of giving a fulness or expression to the whole. The occasional alterations which will be observed In son\e hymns, are not, of course, in- tended to lessen their excellency, but to suit them to a particular subject for which they were not originally designed ; or to give a jjreater smoothness to the vcrsincatlon. After all, I am ready to acknowledge tl\at many of the verses are rather rhyme than pQCiry ; and, while they deprecate the severity of criticism, must rest their claims to regard on their sentiment and spirit. They will, as far as I can judge, be found full of the doctrines of grace, and the experience of those to whom Christ, in all his Characters, Offices, and Relations, is precious. In these siv- perior excellencies, this edition is, I hope, equal to any that has yet appeared ; and will, Vv^ith Doctor JVatts's Psalms and Hymns, in four books, be sufTicient for any church of Chrbi, in any cir- cumstances, and on all subjects. The subjects in this volume, which are various, are adapted to console the saint and awaken the sinner—are suited equally for the public worship of God, the close*-, and the family. And, as singing in families is an ur.common, though necessary part of worship, I embrace this opportunity of presenting to the reader the words of an old writer : — " As the increase or decay " of christian piety is generally accompanied with the use or ** neglect of family woriihip, so the duty is more or less defec- PREFACE. • V * tive as singing in families is more or less used. If christians * would but consider the great necessity and usefulness of this * duty, and the decay of religion and piety that attends the neg- * lect of it ; and if they had a due regard to their own soul'^, ' the good of mankind, and the glory of God, surely they coulJ ' not make so light of it. I wish that all who make a profes- ' sion of religion would more seriously consider the happiness ' that results from it. The closet is a sweet employment, but ' we should not, by any means, cause family worsliip and sing- ' ing to be neglected'thereby. Why should we be ashamed to * let our neighbors know that we owned and praised God in ' our families as well as in our churches ? The fear of being ' thought singular appears to be one great cause of this neglect. ' If those persons would consider how great a Benefactor AI- ' mighty God is to them, they would find no reasonable \ V•^ ' for the neglect of it. Let every one consider that the most ' ready and effectual means to make it universal is, fcr every ' family to begin. So let our light shine that others also may ' glorify our Father which is in heaven. I appeal to any reli- * gious person, whether they have not been much affected when * (as they occasionally walked the streets) they have heard a * family thus employed. The occasion of the Jailor's conver- * sion, v^^as by the singing of Paul and Silas ; and we know not * how many persons may be converted by our practising this ' duty ; and this I may say, that it is a very ready w^ay to dis- ' countenance profane songs, and to promote religion. O that ' it could be said of us, as it was of the primitive christians, ' who, instead of profane songs, used nothing but spiritual and ' divine hymns ; so that, (as St. Jerom relates of the place ' where he lived), you could not go into the field, but you might * hear the ploughman at his hallelujahs, the mower ai his ' hymns, and the vine-dresser singing David's Psalms.'* I deem it unnecessary to make any apology for taking many of the following hymns from authors who differ in doctrinal sentim.ents from myself, and the churches with which I am connected. The hymns, themselves, superior in their kind, and on subjects in which all real christians agree, muit and will be their own apology. A2 VI PREFACE. Committing all my imperfect, but well-meant labors to the blessing of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, whose honor alone has, I trust, been my motive for engaging in them, and to the candor of the christian church, I remain, with unceasing afiTection, to all that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, their brother and servant, for Jesus' sake. JOHN DOBELL. Foole, Dorset, March 1st, 1806. TABLE TO FIND ANY HYMN BY THE TIRST LINE. K ACCEPT, O Lord^ cur songs of pi A debtor to mercy alone Afflicted soul, to Christ draw near Again, indulgent Lord, return Ah ! little sojourner below Ah ! wretched, vile, ur, grateful heart Alas ! how chang'd that lovely flow'r All glory to th' eternal Three All hail, incarnate God All hail, the glorious morn All hail, the pow'r of Jesu*s name All hail, thou great Immanuel All my sins iniputed v.-ere Aill the Lord's honor'd, chosen race All ye that pass by Almighty God, v,-hile earth and heav Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace Altho' the vine ns fruit deny And art thou with us, Gracious Lord And may I hope, that when no more And will the great eternal God And will the Lord thus condescend Angels, roll the reck away Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat A.rm of the Lord, awake ! awake ! As Christ approach'd Jerusalem As on the Cross the Saviour hung As when the Vv'eary trav'ller gains A sight of Jesus, with his eyes Astonish'd and distrest At anchor laid, remote from home At this uuv.'-onted iiour, behold vnn 635 233 489 479 £40 327 242 694 385 51 66 137 597 160 561 353 404. 289 503 650 417 81 50 4P,2 665 613 227 667 228 332 155 A TABLE OF Awake, and sing the song Awake, arise, and hail the morn Awake, awake, arise Awake, my soul, attune the lyre Awake, my soul, in joyful lays Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve Awake, my tongue, thy tribute bring Awake, our drowsy souls Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing BACKSLIDERS, who your mis'ry feel Before Jehovah's awful throne Begin, my soul, th' exalted lay Begone, unbelief, my Saviour is near Begone, ye gilded vanities Behold a sinner, dearest Lord Behold the day ! th' appointed day — 2d pai Behold the gift of God Behold the gloomy vale Behold the holy place Behold the mighty Saviour comes Behold the Saviour at thy door Behold the sun adorns the sky Behold th' expected time draws near Behold what condescending love Beside the gospel pool Beyond the glitt'ring, starry skies Blessed are the sons of God Blessed Lord, be thou our teacher Blest be th' Eternal Infinite Blest is the mem'ry of the just Blest Jesus, when my soaring thoughts Blow ye the trumpet, blow Bright as the sun's meridian blaze CAN reason comprehend a God Cast thy burdens on the Lord Children of the heav'nly King Christ, as our great physician, heals Christ is the way to heav'nly bliss Christians, behold our deep distress Come, all ye chosen saints cf God Come, dearest Lord, and ble.^s this day Come, dearest Lord, and feed thy sheep Comff, dearest Lord, who reigns above Come, guilty souls, and flee away Come, hajjpy souls, who know the Lord Come, Holy Ghost, descend from high Come, holy Spirit, come Come, humble sinner, in whose breast Hymtt 677 29 32 6 106 519 26 547 94 67 502 238 630 652 287 28 60 253 124 628 326 438 428 1S4, 185 193 130 161 513 658 290 97 524 425 THE riRST LINES. Come, humble son's, ye mourners, come Come, let our hearis and voices join Come, let our voices join • Come, let us join in sweet accord C")me, let us join our friends above Come, O my soul, in sacred lays Come, O my soul, look up and see Come, thou desire of a.]\ thy saints Come, thou fount of ev'ry blessing Come, thou soul-transforming Spirit Come, tune, ye sainis, your noblest strains Come, ye sinners, })Oor and wretched Gome, ye that know and fear the Lord Come, ye that love the Saviour's name Come, ye weary souls, opprest Co«i-ne, ye who know the Saviour's love Compar'd with Christ, in all beside Corivinc'd as a sinner, to Jesus I come Couli the creatures help or ease us Crea'ie, O God, m.y pov/'rs anew D^RS we indulge our wrath and strife Daughters of Sion, ye who sing Day of judgUDent, day of wonders Dear friends, as you have own'd Dear J^sus, when, when shall it be Dear Lord, and will thy pard'ning love Dear Lord, my best desires fulCl Dear refu!je of my weary soul Dear remember the word Deep are the wounds which sin has m^ade Deluded souls, who think to grasp Did ever one of Adam's race Didst thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame Dir.miss us with thy blessing, Lord Do not I love thee, O my Lord J^ LECTION ! 'tis a joyful sound A^^ Encompass'd wi.h clouds of distress Encoura.^'d by thy word^ Eternal God, I bless tliy name Eternal God, in whom we live , Eternal Life,hov\r sweet the sound Eternal Pow'r, Almighty God Eternal Spirit, 'twas thy breath Eternity is lust at hand V ry mom.ent bnngs m.e nearer Exalted high at God's right hand Exert thy pow^'r, thy rights maintain Expand, my soul, ariae and sing ABLE OT PAIN would TYiy son! with wonder trace Faith, 'tis a precious grace Far beyond all comprehension Far, far beyond these lower skies Far from these narrow scenes of n!j!:ht Farewell, vain world, your charms 1 bid adieu Father, is not thy promise pledg'd Father of faithful Abrah'm, hear Father of mercies, in thy word Fear not, ye little chosen flock Firmly I stand on Zion's hill For a season call'd to part Forever shall my fainttnj^ son! Forgiveness, 'tis a joyful sound Frequent the day of God returns From heav'n the loud, th' angelic srng began From Jesse's root beheld a branch arise From sin's dark, thorny maze • From whence this fear and unbelief GIRD thy sword on, might} Saviour Glory to God on high Glory to God, who reigns above Glory to thee, my God. this night God hath bcreav"d me of my child God moves in a mysterious v/ay God of my life, my morning song God of my life, to thee belong God of sabbath, Israel's Lord God with us ! O glorious name Go, favor'd Britons, and proclaim Go, saith the voice of heav'nly love Grace, 'tis a charming som^d Gracious Father, gracious Lord Gracious Lord, incline thine car Great everlasting God, to thee Great God, accept our songs of praise Great God, as seasons disappear Great God, at thy command Great God, in characters of flame Great God inspire each heart and tongue Great God, now condescend Great God of wonders ! all thy ways — 2d6ar Great God, the nations of the earth Great God, thy holy name we praise Great God. thy penetrating eye Great God, to thee I make Great God, to thee my ev'ning song Grfat God, to ihee with cheerful son;rs THE FIRST LIKES.- Great God, we in thy courts appear Great God, we now surround thy board Great God, we view thy chasr'ning hand Great light of life, thou nature's Lord Great Lord of all thy churches, hear Great Sun of righteousness, arise Guide me, O thou great Jehovah HAIL, Father, hail, eternal Son Hail, mighty and victorious Lord Hail, mighty Jesus, how divine Hail, my ever blessed Jesus Hail, Plant renown'd, thy leaves how fair Hail, sov'reign love, that first began Hail, to the Prince of life and peace Happy soul, we now resign thee Happy the man who finds the grace Hark ! Hark! Hark! Hark ! Hark ! Hark ! Hark! hark ! the gospel-trumpet sounds hark ! what sounds are these so pleasing my soul, it is the Lord the herald angels say the voice of love and mercy *tis our heav'nly Leader's voice — 2d part 'tis the Saviour's voice I hear Haste, that delightful, awful day Hast thou not said. Almighty God Hear what the hope of Israel saith Heav*n has confirm'd the great decree He dies ! the Friend of sinners dies He lives ! the great Redeemer lives Hell ! 'tis a word of dreadful sound Here at thy table, Lord, we meet Ho ! all ye trembling sinners, hear Ho ! ye despairing sinners, hear Holy and rev'rend is the name Holy, holy, holy, Lord God How are thy servants blest, O Lord How blest is our brother, bereft How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord How great, how terrible that God How great thy mercies, Lord • How happy are the souls above How happy are we How long, thou faithful God, shall I How many years hath man been driv'n How much the hearts of those revive How pleasing is the sight, to see How sad and awful is my state How shall I come before the Lord Mow shall I givje my Ephraim up A TABLE or How shall I my Saviour set forth How sweet, how lieav'nly is the sight How vast the benefits divine I ASK'D the Lord, that I inight grow I know that 7-ny Redeemer lives I my Ebenezer raise I sojourn in a vale of tears I want, dear Lord, my wants to know 1 would, but cannot sing If I have, Loid, ne'er yet begun If Jesus is ours, we have a true friend I'm bound for New-Jerusalem In af;e and feebleness extreme In all my Lord's appointed ways In Christ alone all fulness dwells In Christ I've all my soul's desire In ev'ry trouble sharp and strong In form I long had bow'd the knee In one harmonious, cheerful song In Sharon's lovely liose In songs of ^sublime adoration and praise In swccr, exalted strains In the dark ni-^ht, when much distrest In the Moods of tribula'i'm In ihy great name, O Lord, we come In vain Apollo's j)leasiiig tongue In what confusion eanh aj^pears Incarnate Saviour, in thy face Indulgent God, how kind Indulgent G<^d, to thee we pray Infinite excellence is thine Infinite grace, and can it be Inquiring souls, who long to find In pire our souls, ihou heav nl) Dove Is any thing too hard for God Is his my Jesus, this my God Israel in ancient davs It is the Lord, emhron'd in light It shall be well, let sinners know I've fou. id the pearl of greatest price [QVAH hath said, 'tis left on 1 huvali is a G^d of might Jehovah's grace, how full, how free Jehovah sits upon the clouds Jesus, and shall it ever be Jesus, at thy comniand Jesus, comiiriisi.ion'd from above C27 2:, 320 618 95 12'2 110 THE FIRST LIKES. jfefiis, dear name, how sweet it sounds Jesus, engrave it on my heart Jesus has shed his \n?i.[ blood Jesus, how bright his glory shines Jesus, how precious is thy name Jesus, I know hath dy'd for me Je.Kus, I love thy charming name Jesus, immutably the same Jesus, in thy Transporting name Jesus is all I wish or want Jesus, I sing thy marchiess grace Jesus is our great salvation Jesu?, lover of my soul Jesus, my all, to I'.eav'n is gone Jesus, my dreadful leprosy Jesus, my Lord, my soul's delight Jesu's precious name excels Jesus, since thou art still to-day Jesus, sweet name, no name so dear Jesus, the heav'nly Bridegroom, gave Jesus, th' incarnate God af love Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Jesus, what shall I do to show Join, all who love the S2-viour*s name INDRED in Christ for his dear sake King of Salem, bless my soul LAID by Jehovah's mighty hands Let earth and seas, with all the skies Let hyp ocr lies attend Let Joshua's solemn charge Let not your hearts within you grieve Le: parcy names no more Let • hough tless thousands choose the road Le: us awake our joys Let Zion's watchm.en all awake Like BartiiTieus we are blind Lo ! another year is gone clad in nature's bright array heav'r.'s tremendous, mighty King he comes, array'd in veng-'ance he comes, the King of glory > on a narrow neck of land Long ere the sun began his days Lo&I: down, O Lord, with pitying eye Lock from on hi^-h, Great God, and see Look up, my soul, with sweet surprise Look up, ye saints, direct vour eves K Lo! Lo! Lo! Lo! Lo! A TABLE OF Lord, and am I yet arlve Lord, at thy feet in dust I lie Lord, at thy feet I prostrate fall Lard, at thy table I behold Lord, didst thoxi die, but not for me Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Lord, dost thou say, aal<; what thou wilt Lord, hast thou call'd me by thy grace Lord, hear a buvden'd sinner n\ourn Lord, how large thy bounties are Lord, how shall wretched sinners dare Lord, I am thire, entirely thine Lord, I cp.nnot Jet the^ go Lord, in the days of youth Lord, in thy courts we now appear Lord, let nie see thy blissful face Lord, must thy gospel Hy away J.ord of the earth, and seas, and skies I^ord, send thy servants forth Lord, send thy word, and let it fly J^ord, thou hast won, at length I yield J^ord, thou, with an unerring beam I^ord, vouchsafe to us thy blessing Lord, we adore thy matchless ways Lord, we come before thee now , l^ord, when we cast oar eyes abroad Love divine, all love excelling Love divine, how sweet the sound MANY woes had Christ endur'd May the grace of Christ, our Saviour Methinks I hear th' archangel sound Methi)iks the last, great day is come Mighty God, w^ile angels bless thee Mortals, awake, with angels join Most gracious Fp.ther, God of all My brethren, from nay heart belov'd My Father calls me to his arins My flying years, time urges on My God knows what I want My God, the cov'nant of thy love My God, thy service well demands My gracious Redeemer I love My soul, arise, shake off thy fears My soul, be on thy guard My soul, the minuies haste away My times of sorrow and of joy N( ! farther go to-night, but stay Jsioue that embark at God's command TriE FIRST li>;es. Nothing but thy blood, O Jesus Not unro us, but thee alone Now begin the heav'nly theme Now for a hymn of praise to God Now in a song of grateful praise Now in thy praise, eternal King Now is th' accepted time Now let my soul with wonder trace Now let our drooping hearts revive Now let our hearts their glory wake Now let our souls, on wings sublime JJow, Lord, the heav'nl'y seed is sown Now may the God of peace and love Now, now the arduous work is o'er Now the long wish'd for spring is come Now while the gospel net is cast OBY what glinrtm'ring light we view O could I find some peaceful bow'r O, could I speak the matchless worlh O'er those gloomy hills of darkness O for a closer walk with God O for a glance of heav'nly day O God, my Sun, thy blissful rays 'O God, thou art a Spirit pure v • O happy day v/hen saints shall meet O happy souls, who dwell above O Lord, my Life, my Saviour God O my distrustful heart O my soul, what means this sadness On Britain, long a favor'd isle On Jordan's stormy banks I stand On the brink of n'ry ruin • On this sweet morn my Lord arose On wings of faith moimt up, my soul, and rise On Zion, his most holy mount On Zion's glorious sumrrat stood Once as the friend of sinners dear Once more before we part Once more my eyes behold the day Once more we keep the sacred day- One glance of thine, eternal Lord One there is above all others Our Father, thron'd in heav'n, divine Our great High-Priest we sing Our Lord is risen from the dead Our souls by love together knit , O that I had a seraph's tire O thou, *t whose almighty word A TABLE OF O thou, before whose gracious throne O thou eternal, glorious Lord O thou, from whom all goodness flows () thou that hear'st the pray'r of faith O thou who diJst thy glory leave O were my heart but form'd for woe C) what amazing words of grace O wliat a ]>leasure 'tis to see O what shall I do iny Saviour to praise O Zion afflicted with wave upon wave PASCHAL La.7Tib, by God appointed Patience, O 'tis a grace divine >*eace by his cross, hath Jesus n"»ade Pilgrims, we are to Canaan bound Pity a helpless sinner. Lord Pity, Lord, thy straying sheep Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise God the Father and the Son Praise to the Lord, whose mighty hand Praise to thy name, eternal God Praise ye the Lord, O blissful ihcme 3'ray'r was appointed to convey I'recious bible ! what a treasure Pre])are me, O my God I'rishiers of sin and Satan too . Proclaim my gospel, saith the Lord Proud Babylon }et waits her doom RAISE, thoughtless sinner, raise thine eye Ransom'd sinners, sing the praises Rejoice, the Saviour reigns Pejoice, ye nations of the world Rise, O my soul, pursue the path SAFELY thro' another week — 2(1 part Saints in their graves lie down in peace Salvation, how precious the sound Salvation thro' tny dying God Sampson the tiieatre o'erthrew Saviour, canst tliou love a traitor Saviour, visit thy ])lantation Say, who is she that looks abroad See a poor sinner, dearest Lord See Felix cloth'd with poiDp and pow'r See fro!"n the vineyard Jesus comes See Gabriel sv.ift descend to earth See, gracious Lord, before thy throne See how rude winter's icy hand See, how the disobedient sou THE FIRST LINES. See, how the little toiling ant See, how the rising sun, See, Lord, thy willing siibjects bow See, on the mount of Calvary See, the Captain of salvation Self-righteous souls on works rely Shall e'er the shadow of a change Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear- Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Should famine o'er the mourning field Since Jesus freely did appear Since, Lord, thy mighty grace did call Since thou art pleas'd thy saints to own Since we are call'd to part Sing the dear Saviour's glorious fame Sing to the Lord above Sing to the Lord, ye .heirs of faith Sing we to our God above Sin, in ten-thousand treach'rous ways Sinner, O why so thoughtless grown Sinners, away from Sinai fly Sinners, behold the downward road Sinners, behold the Lamb of God Sinners, rejoice, it's Christ that dy'd Sinners, this solemn truth regard Sinners, will you scorn the messsge Sole Sov'reign of the earth and skies Sons we are thro' God's election Sov'reign grace has pow'r alone Sov'reign grace o'er sin abounding ' Sov'reign Ruler of the skies Stand up, ye saints, and boldly march Stern winter throws his icy chains Strange that so much of heav'n and hell Stretch'd on the cross the Saviour dies Submissive to thy will, nny God Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Sweet to rejoice in lively hope Sweet was the tiine when first I felt Swift from the heav'ns a mighty angel flies TELL me. Saviour, from above Tell me no more of earthly toys The best of wisdom is to know The billows swell, the winds are high The Canaanite still in the land The castle of the human heart The cause that is for me too hard The deluge, at th' Almighty's call b2 A TABLE OF The finest flow'r that ever blow'd The fire, with wild, unbounded pow'r The food, on which ihy children live The glitt'ring spangles of the sky The God of Abra'm praise The God of love will sure indulge The gold and silver are the Lord's The great Invisible unknown The holy Eunuch, when baptiz'd The intercessions of our Lord The King of heav'n his table spreads The Lord hath heard his people's cries Th'e Lord, iny Saviour, is my light The Lord of Sabbaths let us praise The Lord, the God of glory reigns The Lord, who rules the world's affairs The Lord, Vk'ho truly knows The mighty God that rules the skies The moment a sinner believes The Paschal Lamb which Israel slew The peace which God alone reveals The Saviour, O what endless charms The Saviour, with inviting voice The spacious firmament on high The tiine is short ! the season near The voice of free grace cries, escape to the Thee, Father, v/e praise There is a fountain fill'd with blood There is a God, all nature speaks There is a period known to God There's not an evil flies Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love This God is the God we adore Tho' boundless your wants may appear Tho' troubles assail, and dangers affright Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb Thou didst, O mighty God, exist Thou God of Jabez, hear Thou lovely source of true delight Thou only Sov'reign of my heart . Thou, who didst form the rolling spheres Thou, who for sinners once wast slain Thro' all the dov»'nward tracks of time 'J'hro' endless years thou art the same Thus Agur brcath'd his warm desire Thus did the pious Abra'm pray Thus far my God hath led me on 'I'hus saith the Shcplurd of the sheep 'i'hy bounties, gracioua Lord TOOuntam THE FIRST LINES. Thy goodness, Lord, our souls confess Thy life I read, my dearest Lord Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song Thy people, Lord, who trust thy word Thy providence, great God, we praise Thy way, O God, is in the sea Thy ways, O Lord, with wise desiga 'Tis a point I long to know *Tis finish'd, the conflict is past 'Tis life to know the dying Lamb 'Tis my happiness below 'Tis pleasant to sing 'Tis religion that can give To-day the Saviour rose To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost To Faiher, Son, and Spirit ever blest To God the Father, God the Son To God the Father's throne To God who chose us in his Son To God who lives and reigns on high To our Redeemer's glorious name To praise the ever-bounteous Lord To the eternal Three To thee, m.y She})herd and my Loi-d To thee, O Lord, m.y heav'uly King To thee our wants are known To thee who reign'st suprem.e above To thy great name, O Prince of peace To us €' child is born from heav'n — 2d part Turn again, my daughters, turn *Twas fix'd in God's eternal mind 'Twas in an hour when wrath prevail'd 'Twas Jesu's last and great command 'Twas not to make Jehovah's love UNCERTAIN how the way to find Uprising from the silent tomb VPAN world, thy cheating arts give o'er Vital spark of heav'nly flame T T /"E bless the Father's name V V We nov/, O thou eternal God Welcome, delightful morn Welcome, thou well-belov'd of God ■ What cheeiing words are these . What conrvadiciions meet What does the worldling gain What dreadful spot is this Wtiat finite pow'r with ceaseless toil What hath God wrought ? might Israel say- Hymn 9 24S 2a 427 ■573 495 •494 409 256. 87 625 • 670 529 546 693 701 692 699 698 266 129 582 696 142 481 684 449 457 28. 444 260. 40 4S1 16 267 47 654 259 695 183 54S 414 536 518 655 511 14 Q63 A TABLE OF What jarring natures dwell vviihin What joy possess'd my heart What language now salutes the ear What mean these jealousies and fears What mighty wonders faith has done What tender pity, love, and care What think you of Christ ? is the test Wliat various hindrances we meet When Abra'm, full of sacred awe When all thy mercies, O my God When any turn from Sion's way W"hen at a distance, Lord, we trace When blooining youth is snatch'd away When death appears before my sight When faith beholds the saints above When faith presents the Saviour's death When first the God of boundless grace When from the precepts to the cross When God from his throne did veng'ance display When God's own people stand in need When Hannah, prest with grief When heav'n does grant at certain times When in the cloud, with colours fair When Israel's sons, a murm'ring race When Israel's tribes were parch'd with thirst When I the lonely tomb survey When I view m.y Saviour bleeding When Jacob from his brother fled When Jesus first, at heav'ns command When Jesus hung upon the tree When languor and disease invade When on my beloved I gaze • When Paul was parted from his friends When sinners utter boasting words When sins and fears prevailing rise When some kind Shepherd from his fold When Syria's leprous chief When thou, my righteous Judge, shalt come When to his Father's fond embrace When with my mind devoutly prest Whene'er a sinner turns to God Where'er the Lord shall build my house Wliere is my God ? does he retire Where two or three together meet Willie here on earth I'm call'd to stay "While Justice waves her vengeful hand While o'er our guilty laud, O Lord While shepherds watch'd their Heecy care Whale sinners who presume to bear THE riRST LINES'. Who hath cur report believ'd Whom shall I send ? the Father cries Why do I thus complain • Why droops my soul with grief opprest Why long'd Paul to be dissolved Why, mourning soul, why flov/ these tears Why, O my soul, these anxious cares Why, O my soul, why weepest thou Why should a living man complain Why should I yield to slavish fears Why should my soul indulge complaints Why should the dread of sinful man Why thus impatient to be gone Why was unbelieving I Wisdom divine lifts up her voice With heav'nly powV, O Lord, defend With joy, ye saints, attend, and raiss With my substance I \v\U. honor %Vith radiant beams the sun arose With transport. Lord, our souls proclaim Would you win a soul to God YE angels, who in glory reign Ye angels, who stand round the throne Ye burden'd souls, to Jesus come Ye careless professors who rest on your lees Ye fleeting charms of earth, farevv-eli Ye glitt'ring toys of earth, ?^ieu Ye hearts, with youthful vigor warm. Ye humble souls, complain no more Ye hum.bie souls, proclaim abroad Ye messengers of Christ . • Ye mothers, who v^-ith growing love Ye mourning souls, dry up ycur tears Ye saints exult in Jesu's name Ye saints of God, your voices raise Ye saints, proclaim abroad Ye sin-sick souls, dismiss your fears Ye sin-sick souls, drav/ near Ye tempted and try'd, to Jesus draw nigh Ye trembliiig souls, dismiss your fears Ye virgin-souls, arise Ye hungry, starving poor Yes, there are joys that cannot die Yonder, amazing sight ! I see Your harps, ye trembling saints fACCHEUS climb'd the tre^ 664. A TABLE or THE riRST LINtS. CHORUSES. GLORY be to God above, hal. Glory, honor, praise, and })Ow'r Great God, thy waiting servants bless LET sects and names and parties fall O PRAISE the Lord, ye saints O 'tis a sweet employ • PRAISE ye the Lord, hal. Praise ye the Lord, the Saviour praise SAINTS, with joy lift up your eyes Shout, for the Lord, the Saviour's come TH' immortal God for me hath dy'd To Christ the Lord let ev'ry tongue To him that lives, but once was slain YE saints, proclaim in joyful strains- n 14, 15 1 to 11 8 4 12 3 5 9 6 THE SONG OF THE ANGELS, Tor the Kati'oity of our blessed Lord and Sa-oiour. Luke ii. ver. 8 — 15t ITT THILE shepherds watch their flocks by niglat, V V All seated on the ground. The angel of the Lord canne down, And glory shone around. 2 " Fear not,"" said he, for mighty drea^ Had seiz'd their troubled mind ; ** Glad tidings of great joy I bring _ " To you and all mankind. 3 " To you, in David's town, this day, " Is born of David's line, " The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord i '* And this shall be the sign. 4 '• The Heav'nly Babe you there shall Sndj " To human view display'd, •' All meanly wrapp'd in swathing bands, ** And in a manger laid.'* 5 Thus «pake the serap-h, and forthwith Appear'd a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Address'd their joyful song : ^ ** All glory be to God on high, '* And to the earth be j^eace , " Good v/'.ll, henceforth, from heav*n to men *' B-egin, and never cease." A NEW SELECTION OF HYMNSe PERFECTIONS OF GOD. HYMN 1. C. M. Scott. AL nighty, »„QtVi, xvii. 1. 1 #^ RE AT God, thy penetrating eye ^J Pervades my inmost powers ; With awe profound my wond'ring sou! Falls prostrate, and adores. 2 To be encompass'd round with Godj The holy and the jast j Arm'd with Omnipotence to save, Or crumble me to dust. 3 O, how tremendous is the thought I Deep may it be imprest ! And may thy spirit firmly grave This truth within my breast ! 4 By thee observ'd...by thee upheld, Let earth or hell oppose ; I'll press with dauntless courage on, And dare the proudest foes. 5 Yes, for thy arm shall be my strength, And thine Almighty pow'r Shall well fulfil thy promises, And victory secure. 6 Begirt with thee, my fearless soul The gloomy vale shall tread ; And thou wilt bind th'immortal crown Of glory on my head, C PERFECTIONS OF GOD 2. L. M. Steele. Behig- ofGod,.,.Vs-a\m ci\% 1 nPHERE is a God, all nature speaks, -*- Thro' earth, and air, and seas, and skies See, from the clouds his gloiT breaks, "Wlien the first beams of morning rise : 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, O'er the wide world's extended frame, Inscribes, in characters of light, His mighty Maker's glorious name. 5 The flov/'r}' tribes all blooming rise Above the weak attempts oi art ; The smallest worms, the meanest flies., Speak sweet conviction to the heart. 4 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, And trace creation's wonders o'er, Confess the footsteps of the God — Bow down before him, and adore, 3. C. M. Steele. Condescension ofGod..,.! Kings viii. 27, 1 T^ TERNAL pow'r, almighty God ! -•-^ Who can approach thy throne l Accessless light is thine abode. To angel-eyes unknown. 2 Before the radience of thine eye. The heav'ns no longer shine ; And all the glories of the sky Are but the shade of thine. 3 Great God, and wilt thou condescend To cast a look below ? To this vile world thy notice bend— These seats of sin and wee t ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED [4 Bat O ! to shew thy smiling fcice, To bring thy glories near ! Amazing and transporting grace, To dwell with mortals here !] 5 How strange ! how awful is thy love ! With trembling we adore : Not all th' exalted minds above lis wonders can explore. 6 While golden harps and angel tongues Resound immortal lays, Great God, permit oar humble songs ,To rise, and mean thy praise. 4. L. M. Steele. Do'inlnlcn and Power of Goc/.,,. Fsd.]rr) xclii. 1 np'HE Lord, the God ofgiory, reigns, X In robes of Majesty array'd ; His rule omnipotence sustains, And guides the worlds his hands have madt 2 Ere rolling worlds began to move. Or ere the heav'ns were stretch'd abroad, Thy awful throne was fixt above : From everlasting thou art God. 3 The swelling floods tumultuous rise.... Aloud the angry tempests roar — Liu their proud billows to the skies, And foam and lash the trembling shore. 4 The Lord, the mighty God, on high, Controuls the fiercely raging seas ; He speaks! and noise and tempest fly.... The waves sink down in gende peace. 5 Thy sov'reign laws are ever sure — Eternal holiness is thine ; And, Lord, thy people should be pure, And in thy blest resemblance shine. PERFECTIONS OF GOD 5. C. M. Roxve. Eternkif cfGod..,.'Ps^\m xc. 1, 2. 1 nPHOU didst, O mighty God, exist ■^ Ere time began its race-— Before the ample elements FillM up the void of space. 2 Before the pondVous. earthly globe In fluid air was stay'd — Before the ocean's mighty springs Their liquid stores display'd. [3 Ere thro' the gloom of ancient night The streaks of light appeared — Before the high celestial arch Or starry poles were rear'd.] 4 Ere men adorM, or angels knew, Or prais'^d thy wond^'ous name. Thy bliss, (O sacred spring of life !) And glory J were the same. 5 And when the pillars of the world. With sudden ruin break, And all this vast and goodly frame Sinks in the mighty wreck : 6 When from her orb the moon shall start... Th' astonish'd sun roll l^ack ; While all the trembling starry lamps Their ancient course forsake : 7 For ever permanent and fixt.... From agitation free — Unchang'd in everlasting years, Shall thy existence be. 6. L. M. Scott. Exalted above all praise,;.Neh* ix. v. 1 A WAKE, my soul, attune the lyre, ■^^ And raise to heav'n a noble song ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. With fixed heart adore the Lord, And spread his praises with thy tongue. 2 But O, the vast, the boundless theme ! Nor hunnan, nor angelic mind Can touch the height, or sound the depth, Nor all their brightest pow'rs combin'd. 3 Immensely fiir beyond their ken His matchless, countless glories rise, And clouds and darkness veil his face From the most penetrating eyes. 4 But should those circling clouds disperse, And the full Deity display — O'erwhelm'd with the refulgent blaze, Th' astonish'd heav'ns would shrink away, 5 Great God, and shall a guilty Vvorm..,. A grov'ling insect of the night, Take aim at heav'n, and boldly dare Celebrate beauties innnite ? [6 Fir'd with the view, my panting soul Does oft her feeble pinions try.... Oft she attempts in tuneful lays. The glories of the Deity.] 7 Vain efforts of a towVing mind, Such awful myst'ries to explore ! Wouldst thou divine perfections praise, In silent reverence adore. r. L. M. Needham, Faithfulness of GQd,..,'Num, xxill. 19. 1 VE humble souls, proclaim abroad The honors of a faithful God j Hov/ just and true are all his ways,... How much above your highest praise ! 2 The v/orcls his sacred lips declare Of his own mind the image bear ; C3 PERFECTIONS OF GOD What should him tempt, from frailty free^ Blest in his self-sufficiency ? 3 He will not his great self deny ; A God all truth can never lie : As well might he his being quit, As break his oath, or word forget, 4 Let frighten'd rivers change their course, Or backward hasten to their source ; Swift thro' the air let rocks be hurl'd. And mountains like the chaff be whir'ld. 3 Let sun and stars forget to rise, Or quit their station in the skies ; Let heav'n and earth both pass away, Eternal truth shall ne'er decay. 6 True to his word, God gave his son. To die fo^ crimes which men had done ; Blest pledge ! he never will revoke A single promise he has spoke. 8. 148th, Keni. God precious, ,„Vs?i\m cxxxix. 17, 1 INDULGENT God! how kind A Are all thy ways to me, Whose dark, benighted mind Was enmity with thee ; Yet now subduM by sov'reign grace. My spirit longs for thine embrace. 2 Hov/ precious are thy thoughts, That o'er my bosom roil ; They swell beyond rny faults, And captivate my soul j How great their sum. ...how higii they rlsc^ Can ne'er be known beneath the skies. o Preserv'd in Jesus, when My feet made haste to hell ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 9 And there should I have been, But thou do'st all things well : Thy love was great.. ..thy mercy free^ Which from the pit deliver'd me. 4 Before thy hands had made The sun to rule the day, Or earth's foundation laid^ Or fashion'd Adam's clay, What thoughts of peace and mercy flowed In thy dear bosom, O my God ! 5 O ! fathomless abyss, Where hidden myst'ries lie ; The seraph finds his bliss, Within the same to pry : Lord, what is man, thy desp'rate foe, That thou should'st bless and love him so I 6 A monument of grace, A sinner, savM by blood — The streams of love I trace Up to the Fountain, God ; And in his sacred bosom, see Eternal thoughts of love to me> 9. C. M. Gibbons. Goodness of God„„JeY. xxxi. 12. 1 T^HY goodness, Lord, our souls confess i Thy goodness v/e adore ; A spring whose blessings never fail— A sea without a shore ! 2 Sun, moon, and stars, thy love attest In every golden ray ; Love draws the curtains of the night. And love brings back the day. 3 Thy bounty every season crowns, With all the bliss it yields ; 10 PERFECTIONS OF GOD With joyful clusters loads the vines, With strength'ning grain the fields. 4 But chiefly thy compassion, Lord, Is in the gospel seen ; There, like a 3un, thy mercy shines, Without a cloud between. 5 Pardon, acceptance, peace, and joy, Thro' Jesu's name are giv'n. He on the cross was lifted high. That we might reign in heav'n. 10. C. M. Cruden. Greatness of GGd>,»,ls2^^^\ xl. 12 — 15. 1 T O! heavV/s tremendous, mighty King! ■^-^ (I tren^ble at the name !) Angels but faintly lisp his praise, Nor half his deeds proclaim. 2 He rounded all the heav'nly orbs, He bowl'd them from his hand ; They at his pleasure shoot along. Or at his bidding stand. 3 The same unbounded powV of God Pour'd forth the noisy deep ; Whose billows lash th' affrighted strand, Or hush'd by him they sleep. [4 ' O praise his name, ye heav'nly orbs, And sound his fame abroad ; Proclaim his pow'r, thou mighty deep, And own the hand of God.'] PART SFXOND. 5 His fingers spann'd the azure sky.... Assigned each star its place ; He smooth'd for each a spacious road Thro' vast, unbounded space. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 10 C He gaug'd the yielding mounds of sand, That smoothly line the shore ; And curbM th' impetuous, lawless waves, While all enrag'd they roar, 7 Each fragment of the rugged rock, In his just scales was weigh'd. And all the proud, aspiring hills Were in his balance try'd. 8 Who led his blest, unerring hand, Or lent him needful aid, When on its strong, unshaken base The pondVous earth was laid ? [9 ' O praise his name, ye rolling worlds, And sound his fame abroad ; Ye heirs of heav'n, proclaim his pow'r^ That brought you back to God.'] PART THIRD, 10 Who drew creation's wond'rous plan^ Or sketched its prospects out? Who sat in council when he fix'd The comet's tedious route ? 11 When nature's god-like laws were fram'd. Who penn'd its ruder draught I Who did the depth of wisdom sound, Or first him knowledge taught ? 12 Hail, being's uncreated source. Whose streams from thee all flow? Cherubic and seraphic bands In thy dread presence bow. [13 ' O Praise his name, ye mighty hosts, And sound his fame abroad ; Ye ransom'd seed, proclaim his grace^ That form'd your hearts for God.'] n PERFECTIONS OF GOD 11. L. M. Tucker. Holiness^ Justice^ and dlercy uniied..„'Ps, Ixxxv. 10. 1 INFINITE grace! and can it be "*■ That heav'n's supreme should stoop so low! To visit one so vile as I, One who has been his bitt'rest foe ! 2 Can holiness and wisdom join, With truth, with justice, and with grace, To make eternal blessings mine, And sin, with all its guilt, erase? 3 O love ! beyond conception great. That ibrm'd the vast, stupendous plan ! V/here all divine perfections meet To reconcile rebt:llious man ! 4 There wisdom shines in fullest bla^e. And justice all her rights maintains! AstonishM angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns, 5 Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too — In Christ harmoniously they meet: He paid to justice all her due, And now he fills the mercy -seat- 6 Such are the wonders of our God, And such th* amazing depths of grace, To save from wrath's vindictive rod, The chosen sons of Adam's race. 7 With grateful songs, then let our souls Surround our gracious Father's throne; And all between the distant poles His truth and mercy ever own. H 12. CM. Needham. Holiness of Gc^.... Isaiah viii. 13. OLY and rev'rend is the name Of our eternal King j ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. U Thrice holy Lord, the angels cry — Thrice holy, let us sing ! [2 Heav*n*s brightest lamps, with him compar'd, Are mean, and look but dim ! The fairest angels have their spots. When once compar'd with him.] 2 Hoiy is he in ail his works, And truth is his delight ; But sinners and their v/icked ways Shall perish from his sight. 4 The deepest revVence of the mind, Pay, O my soul, to God ; Lift with thy hands a holy heart, To his sublime abode. 5 With sacred awe pronounce his name, Whom words nor thoughts can reach ; A broken heart shall please him more Than the best forms of speech. -6 Thou, holy God ! preserve my soul From all pollution free ; The pure in heart are thy delight, And they thy face shall see» 13. C. M. Tale. JmmutabUicy of G;:^.... Psalm cii. 25 — 28. 1 npHRO' endless years thou art the samcr, O thou eternal God! Ages to come shall know thy name, And tell thy works abroad. 2 The strong foundations of the earth Of old by thee were laid ; By thet the beaut'ous arch of heav'n With matchics-i skill was made. '3 Soon shall this goodly frame of things, Form'd hy thy pow'rful hand, U PERFECTIONS OF GOD Be like a vesture laid aside, And chang'd at thy command. 4 But thy perfections all divine, Eternal as thy days, Thro* everlasting ages shine, With undiminish'd rays. 5 Thy children's children still thy care. Shall own their father's God — To latest times thy favor share, And spread thy praise abroad. 14. L. M. Scott. IncoviprehensibiUty of God,,., J oh xi. 7» 1 "\l/TiAl finite pow'r, with ceaseless toil. Can fathom the eternal mind? Or who th' Almighty Three and One, By searching to perfection find ? 2 Angels and men in vain may raise Harmonious, their adoring songs ; The laboring thoughts sink dov/n opprest And praises die upiju their tongues. 3 Yet would I lift my t^-enrbllng voice, A portion of his ways to sing; And, ir:;ngliug widi his mearest works, My humble, grateful tribute bring. 15. C. M. Biirder, Love of God.^.A John iv. 8. 1 /^OME, ye th?>t know and fear the Lord, ^ And raise your soul above ; Let ev'iy heart arid voice accord. To sing, diat God is love. 2 Th's precious truth his word declares, A-.:d all his mercies proN e ; Jesus, the gift of gifts i.jj,;ears, To shew that God is love. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 10 Q Behold ! his patience lengthen'd out, To those who from him rove ; And calls effectual reach their hearts, To teach them, God is love. 4 The work begun is carryM on, By powV from heav'n above ; And ev'ry step, from first to last, Proclaims, that God is love. f 5 And O that you, whose harden'd hearts No fears of hell can move, May hear the gospel's mildest voice, That tells you, God is love.] 6 Thousands, once vile and base as you. Surround the throne above ; The grace that changM, has tun'd their hearts To sing, that God is love. 7 O may we all, while here below, This best of blessings prove; 'Till warmer hearts, in brighter worlds, Shall shout, that God is love. 16. C. M. Ke?it. Love of God, or Chrhfs death the effect^ not the cause^ of God's love to his chos€n»„.]o\\v\ iii. IG. 1 5' I ^WAS not to make Jehovah's love -^ Towards the sinner flame, That Jesus, from his throne above, A suff'ring man became. 2 'Twas not the death which he endur'd, Nor all the pangs he bore, That G©d's eternal love procur'd ; For God was love before. 3 He lov'd the world of his elect, Widi love surpassing thought; Nor will his mercy e'er neglect The souls so dearly bought. D 7 PERFECTIONS OF GOD 4 The warm affections of his breast Towards his children burn ; And in this love he'll ever rest. Nor from his oath return. 17. L. M. Blacklock, Majestij of GW.... Psalm civ. 1 /^OME, O my soul, in saqred lays, ^^-^ Attempt thy great Creator's praise :• But O, what tongue can speak his fame ! What mortal verse can reach the theme ! 2 Enthron'd amidst the radient spheres, He glory like a garment wears ; To form a robe of light divine, Ten thousand suns around him shincc [3 Before his throne a glitt'ring band Of cherubs and of seraphs stand 5 Ethereal spirits, who, in flight, Outwing the active rays of light.] 4 To God all nature owes its birth j He form'd this pond'rous globe of earth j He rais'd the glorious arch on high. And measur'd out the azure sky. 5 In all our Maker's grand designs. Omnipotence with wisdom shines ; His works, thro' all this wond'rous frame, Bear the great impress of his name. 6 Rais'd on devotion's lofty wing, Do thou, my soul, his glories sing ; And let his praise employ thy tongue, 'Till list'ning worlds applaud the song ! , % * 18. L. M. ScrjtU Mercies cf God hnestiinnhlc,*.,Vs'A\\\ cxxxix. 1 T, 18. 1 '' I 'HE glitt'ring spangles of the sky..,. A The sands which spread th' extended shore, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 19 These could I number, yet, my God, I ne'er could count thy mercies o'er ! 2 This curious frame.. ..these noble powers', To thy creating hand I owe ; Thy providence preserves me safe. And crowns my every wish below. 3 Oft in the visions of the night, My thoughts still on thy mercies rove ; And ev'ry midnight wakeful hour, I trace the wonders of thy love. 4 The pleasant, unexhausted theme Each rising morn my soul pursues — In fervent pray'r ascends to thee, And still her grateful song renews. 5 Nor days, nor nights, nor months, nor years, Nor centuries would e'er suffice To sound th' unfathom'd depths of love, Or touch the heights thy mercies rise. [6 Thy mercies, Lord, thro' endless years, Shall still my raptur'd pow'rs employ j Yet endless years will still but swell My wonder, gratitude, and joy.] 19. C. M. Stennett. Mercy and Truth urated..„Fs^\m Ixxxv. 10. 1 "T X 7HEN first the God of boundless grace V V Disclos'd his kind design. To rescue our apostate race From mis'ry, shame, and sin. 2 Quick thro' the realms of light and bliss, The joyful tidings ran ; Each heart exulted at the nev/s, That God would dwell with man. 3 Yet 'midst their joys they paus'd awhile, And ask'd, with strange surprise, 20 PERFECTIONS OF GOD " Bat how can injur'd justice smile, " Or look with pitying eyes ?" [4 " Will the Almighty deign again " To visit yonder world ; *' And hither hring rebellious men, " Whence rebels once were hurPd ? S " Their tears, and groans, and deep distress " Aloud for mercy call ; " But ah ! must truth and righteousness " To mercy victims fall r" 6. So spake the friends of God and mae, Delighted, yet surprised ; Enger to know the wond'rous plaa That wisdom had devis'd.] 7 The son of God attentive heard. And quickly thus reply'd — " In me let mercy be rever'd, " And justice satisfy'd. 8 '* Behold! my vital blood I pour, " A sacrifice to God ; *' Let angry justice now no more *^ Demand the sinner's blood," 9 He spake, and heav'n's high arches rung^ With shouts of loud applause ; '* He dy*d,'' the friendly angels sung, Nor cease their rapt'rous joys. 20. lis. Whitf eld's Col Mercy of G5<^.... Psalm Ixxxix. 1. 1 'TpHY mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, X Thejoy ofmyheart,and the boastnof my tongue j Thv fi'^e grace alone, from the first to the last. Has won my affections, and bound my soul fast. 2 Without thy sweet mercy, I could not live herc, Sin soon wodd reduce me to utter dispair ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 21 But thro' thy free goodness, my spirits revive. And ne that first made me still keeps me alive. S Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart, Which wonders to feel its ov/n hardness depart: Dissolv'd by thy goodness, I fall to the ground, And weep to the praise of the mercy I found. 4 The door of thy mercy stands open all days To the poor and the needy, who knock by the way; No sinner shall ever be empty sent back, Who comes seeking mercy for Jesus's sake. 5 Thy mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell ; Its glories I'll sing, and its svonders I'll tell : 'Twas Jesus, my friend, when he hung on the tredj That cpen'd the channel of mercy for me. 6 Great Father of mercies, thy goodness I own, And the covenant love of thy crucifv 'd Son ; All praise to the Spirit, whose witness divine. Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine. 21. CM. Neivton. Omniscience of Go^^.... Psalm cxxx'x. 1 /^NE glance of thine, eternal Lord, V-^ Pierces all nature thro' ; Nor heaven, nor earth, nor hell afford A shelter from thy view ! 2 The mighty whole, each smaller part, At once before thee lies ; . And ev'ry thought of ev'ry heart Is open to thine eyes. 3 Tho' greatly from myself conceal'd, Thou seest my inward frame ; To thee I always stand reveal'd, Exacdy as I <(m. 4 Since, therefore, I can hardly bear What in mvself I see, How vile and black must I appear, Most holy God, to the© t 1)2 22 PERFECTIONS OF GOD 5 But since my Saviour stands between^ In garments dyM in blood, 'Tis he, instead of me, is seen When I approach to God# 6 Thus, tho^a sinner, I am safe; He pleads before the throne His life and death in my behalf, And call my sins his own. 7 V/hat w^nd'rous love. ...what mysteries, In this appointment shine f My breaches of the law are his, And his obedience mine. 22. C. M, Blackhck, Otnmsckncc mid Omnipresence ofGod„»»Vs» cxxxix. 1 T ORD, thou, with an unerring beam, JLi Surveyest all my pow'rs ; My rising steps are watchM by thee.,.. By thee, my resting hours. 2 My thoughts, scarce struggling into birth, Great God, are known to thee : V^broad, at home, still Fm inclosed With thine immensity. 3 To thee the labyrinths of life In open view appear ; Nor steals a whisper from my lips W^ithout thy listening ear. 4 Behind I glance, and thou art there ; Before me shines thy name ; And 'tis thy strong, Almighty hand Sustains my tender frame. 5 Such knowledge mocks the vain essays Of my astonishM mind ; Nor can my reason*s soaring eye Its tow'ring summit find. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. ^ PART SECOND. 6 Where, from thy Spirit, shall I stretch The pinions of my flight ? Or where, thro' nature^s spacious range, Shall I elude thy sight ? 7 Scal'd I the skies, the blaze divine Would overwhelm my soul ; Plung'd I to hell, there should I hear Thine awful thunders rolL 8 If on a morning's darting ray, With matchless speed I rode, And flew to the wild, lonely shore That bounds the ocean's flood, 9 Thither thine hand, all-present God, Must guide the wond'rous w^ay^ And thine Omnipotence support . The fabric of my clay. 10 Should I involve myself around With clouds of tenfold night, The clouds would shine like blazing nooUj Before thy piercing sight, 11 * If in thy being so enclos'd, How vain th' attempt to fly, Since ev'ry rising bud of thought Is naked to thine eye.' 23. L. M. A?2on. Power of God,. .A Sam. xv. 29. 1 JEHOVAH is a God of might, nJ He fram'd the earth, he built the s^y ;* And what he speaks is surely right — ^^ The strength of Israel will not lie"— - 2 Ye weary souls, with sin opprest, To him in evVy trouble fly ; His promise is, '' I'll give you nest'* — . " The- strengiji of Israel will not lie.*' 24 PERFECTIONS OF GOD 3 Then why sunk clown beneath despair? To Jesu's throne of grace apply ; His promise plead — he'll hear your pray*r; " The strength of Israel will not lie," 4 Ask what you will in Jesu*s name, He never will yoiir suit deny ; To save you from distress he came ; *^ The strength of Isra<;l will not lie.*' 5 Behold ! I come, most gracious Lord, And on thy promise now rely ; In my distress*, how^ sweet this word, " The strength of Israel will not lie ?* 24. L. M. Needham, Spirituality qfGod„„John iv. 24. 1 /^ God ! thou art a Spirit pure — ^-^ Invisible to mortal eyes ; Th' immortal and th' eternal King — ' The great.. ..the good....thc only wise. 2 While nature changes, and her works Decay, corrupt, dissolve, and die, Thy essence pure no change shall see, Secure of immortality. 3 Thou great Invisible ! what hand Can draw thy image spotless fair ? To what in heav'n — to what on earth. Can men th' immortal King compare ? [4 Let stupid heathens frame their gods Of gold and silver.. ..wood and stone ; Ours is the God that made the hcav'ns->— Jehovah he, and God alone.] 5 M}' soul, thy purest homage pay — In spirit and in truth adore ; More shall this please than sacrifice — Than outward forms delig'ut him more. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 55 25. L. Mr Scott, Unchangeableness of God.,„M2ii, \u, 6. 1 O HALL e'er the shadow of a change ^ Eclipse the Origin of Light ? Or can the hopes, which truth has rais'd^ Lie bury'd in eternal night ? 2 Sooner may nature's laws reverse — Revolving seasons cease their round ; Nor spring appear in blooming pride Nor autumn be with plenty crown'd. 3 Yon shining orbs forget their course— The sun his destin'd path forsake. And nature lose her rapid force, Before our God a change can make. 4 Earth may, with all her works, dissolve, (If such her great Creator's will ;) But he for ever is the same — - I AM ! is his memorial still ! [5 What, tho' my heav'nly Father frown. And check my follies with the rod ; Unchangeable his cov'nant stands, Confirm'd by oath, and seai'd with blood.]; 26. L. M. Needham. Wisdom and Knowledge of God.. ».Joh xil. 13. 1 A WAKE, my tongue, thy tribute bring Ajl To him who gave thee pow'r to sing^ Praise him, who is all praise above, The source of wisdom and of love, 2 How vast his knowledge ! how profound f A depth where all our thoughts are drowR*d f The stars he numbers, and their names He gives to all those heav'nly flames. 3 Thro' each bright world above, behold Ten thousand thousand charms unfold ; Earth, air, and mighty seas combine. To speak his wisdom all divine. 'i^l MISSION OF CHRIST. 4 * But in redemption, O what grace ! Its wonders, 0 what thought can trace ! Here wisdom shines for ever bright — Praise him, my soul, with sweet delight.' CHRIST. HIS MISSION, BIRTH, LIFE, SUFrERINGS, DEATH, RES3, URRECTION, x\ND ASCENSION. 2r. 8. 4. Medktj, Mission ofChrist.,..Fs:i\m xl. 7 — 10. Heb. x. 7^10. 1 " "TXT'HOM shall I send f the Father cries ; V V " Lo ! I am here," the Son replies ; "I'll veil my glories all divine, " And to mine own, man's nature join, " That bright in glory he may shine " To endless day, 2 " I'll satisfy the law's demands, " For all who 're giv'n into my hands ; *' The bitter cup for them I'll drink, " Nor shall my chosen ever sink ; *' I'll raise them from th' infernal brink " To endless day. 3 " Constrain'd by everlasting love, " He left the shining realms above — *' In sorrows spent his life on earth, " And then on Calv'ry vanquish'd death ;^ " 'Tis finish'd !" said his dymg breath, " To endless day." [4 *' My ministers I'll send abroad, " To call my ransom'd back to God ; " Them Til conduct with tender care" " And bring where those bright mansions arc, *' Which I for all my saints prepare, " To endless day.*'] BIRTH OF CHRIST. 28 28. L. M. Anon. Birth of Christ... ,Lukt. ii. 10—14. FIRST SHEPHERD. 1 AT this unwonted hour, behold -^^ How strange the midnight skies appear; How all yon east is streak'd with gold, As if the op'ning mom was near. SECOND SHEPHERO. 2 I mark it ; now the streams unite, One pillar now of moving light : My soul, too, shakes. ...it sinks... .it dies ! See, thro' the air the vision flies ! THIRD SHEPHERD. 3 Heav'n shield us : lo ! 'tis just at hand j Surely some strange event impends ! Above our heads it seems to stand — Ah ! now the dazzhng blaze descends ! GABRIEL. (8. 8. 6.) 4 Ye shepherds, all your fears resign ; I come not arm'd with wrath divine, But fraught with beav'nly love : The news, the welcome ntws, I bring, Sounds high from ev'ry sacred string, Thro' ail yon realms above. 5 I come, and 'tis a blt-st employ — I come the messenger of joy ; Go publish what I sing : Earth is no more a scene forlorn — This night the promis'd se^d is born...- Your Saviour and )Our King. 6 At Bedil'em, in a mangt^r, lies The swaddled babe ; let raptures rise., And hail the glorious m.orn ; Go spread die news the world around, "X'ill ev'ry heart shall catch the sound. And sing a Saviour born. 28 BIRTH OF CHRIST. CHORUS OF ANGELS. (lOs.) dory to God in strains till now unknown. From ev'ry glowing seraph round his throne : Peace to this globe, all worlds admire the plan Of heav'n*s free, vast benevolence to maa I 28. Second Part. L. M. uST— ♦ Birth of Chnst....M^tU ii. 9. 1 T> EHOLD the day ! th' appointed day! J-^ The prophecies are ail fulfiU'd! The day which Abiah'm loi^'d to see, Which ushers in the holy child. 2 Angelic legions catch the flame, And down to ciu di they wing their way : They hail the shepherds, and proclaim, '' Jesus, the God, is born to-day !** '3 Behold, the Sun of Righteousness Rises to shed his healii^g rays ; Ye sons of men, rejf>ice, and bless The sacred morn, the day of grace. 4t A wond'rous star in heav'n appears, The herald of the new-born King ! Who comes to banish all our fears. And a complete salvation bring. o This type of Jacob's brilliant star. Whose matchless glories shine abroad ; Guided the Sages from afar, To worship the incarnate God. ^ The blazing met'or wav*d on high, And led them thro' the unknown road4 To Judah's land it guides their way, And hovers o'er his mean abode. 7 The infant Saviour, and their God, Fill'd their whole souls with strange surprise; Thev own 'd his po\v»r..,confess*d him Lor<^ And paid their off 'rings and their praise. EmXH OF CHRIST. 28 S Thus maj' we seek the Saviour's face, And bow before his sacred throne ! O may we feel his saving grace, And triumph in the Lord alone ! 28. Third Paru L. M. De Coetlogon's 3/— Birth of 0^mf,«..lsaiah ix. 6, 7. 1 'T'O us a child is born from heav*a ; A. To us the Son of God is giv'n ; [So Judah*s ancient prophet sings, And Gentiles hail the news he brings, 2 Gentiles in Jesu's name shall trust. And of his glories make their boast ;] The Governmefit of worlds he made Upon his shoulders shall be laid» 3 His name the Wonderful shall be ; His wonders heaven and earth shall see : The Counsellor of truth and grace, Who leads in paths of righteousness. 4 The Mighty God^ that glorious nam>% His works and word join to proclaim r The Everlasting Father, He — And the whole church his family. 5 The Prince of Peace ^ on David's throne, And nations yet unborn shall own His Sov'reign and his gracious sway ; Glad of the honor to obey. 6 Justice and Judgment he'll maintain- To everlasting ages reign : And his blest einpire shall increase, 'Till time, with all its movements, cease, \7 Our faith in grateful triumph boasts These wonders of the Lord of Hosts: And trusts the zeal that form'd the plan To perfect what that zeal began.] E A w^ 29 BIRTH OF CHRIST. 29. L. M. Birth cfC/inst....l.ukQ ii. 11—14, AKE, arise, and hail the morn, 'or unto us a Saviour's born ; See, how the angels wing their way. To usher in the glorious day. [2 ' Hark ! what sweet music, what a song, Sounds from the bright celestial throng 1 Sweet song— whose melting sounds impait Joy to each raptur'd, list'ning heart.'] G Come, join the angels in the sky, Glory to God who reigns on high ; Let peace and love on earth abound, While time revolves and years roll rounds 50. C. M. Med/ey. The Birth of Cht'ist.. „Luke ii. 14. Il X /TORTALS, awake, with angels join, i-VX And chaunt the solemn hy ; Joy, love, and gratitude combine. To hail th* auspicious day. $, In heav'n the rapt'rous song began, While sweet seraphic fire, Thro' all the shining legions ran. And tun'd the golden lyre. 3 Swift thro' the vast expanse it flew, And loud the echo roli'd ; The theme, the song, the joy was new— r *Twas more than heav'n could hold* 4 Down thro' the portals of the sky Th' impetuous torrent ran; And angels flew with eager joy To bear the news to man. [5 Wrapt in the silence of the nighjfc .Lav all the eastern worlds BIRTH OF CHRIST. 31 When bursting, glorious, heav'niy light The woncl'rous scene unfurl'd.] 6 Hark! the cherubic armies shout, And glory leads the song : Good-will and peace are heard throughout Th' harmonious, heav'niy throng. [r Hail, prince of life, forever hail I Redeemer, brother, friend! Tho' earth, and time, and life should fall, Thy praise shall never end.] 51. S. M. Rijland, The Birth of Christ.. ^Utb. n, 16- 1 "V^ saints, proclaim abroad -«• The honors of }our king ; To Jesus, \our incarnate God, Your songs of praises sing. 2 Not angels round the throne Of majesty above, Are half so much obligM as we. To our Immanuers love. 3 They never sunk so low. They are not rais'd so high ; They never knew such depths cf woe, Such heights of majesty. [4 Less favor*d were the pow'rs, Who in his image stood ; Their crowns are cheaper far than ours, Nor cost the lamb his blood.] 5 The Saviour did not join Their nature to his own ; For them he shed no blood divinej Nor breath'd a single groan. 6 iNIay we with angels vie, The Saviour to adore j S2 BIRTH OF CHRIST. Oar debts are greater far than theirs^* O be our praises more ! 32. 148th. Needham, Birth of ChrisU.JuwVt \i, 11 — 14, 1 A Vv^AKE, awake, arise, -^^ And hail the glorious morn ; Hark ! how the angeis sing, " To you a Saviour's born :'* Now let our hearts in concert nnov*?. And ev'ry tongue be tun'd to love. 2 He mortals came to save From sin's tyrannic pow'r : Come, with the angels sing, At this auspicious hour ; Let ev'ry heart and tongue combine. To praise the love, the grace diviifi^ 3 The prophecies and types Are all this day fulfill'd j With eastern sages join, To praise thir> wond*rous child j God's only Son is come to Wess The earth with peace and righteousness., 4 Glory to God on high. For our Immanuers birth ! To mortal men good-will, And peace and joy on earth Widi angels now we will repeat llieir songs, still new and ever swec't; 30. 8. 8. G. Anon, The Birth ofChrht..*,L,uke ii. 8. 14. 1 "T X 71IILF2 shepherdswatch'd their fleecy ca!*e. V V And midnight shades invest the air ; "^ They veil'd the flow'ry plain : When, from the skies, a flood of light, PRAISE OF CHRIST. , 34 Like light'ningOa the ahephercb' sight, Surpris'd each prostrate swain. Then from the eloud a cherub brok^j And thus in mortal accents spoke ; (But with a friendly voice ;) " The day is come, so long foretold, "By ancient bards, and saints of old ; "Let all the earth rejoice. " Now to the world, a Saviour's born ;- " Ye shepherds, hail the glorious morn-^ "And seek the new-born king ; "In Bethrem's city, view the God, ^' Then haste away, and spread abroad "The tidings that I bring." The cherub ceas'd ; then quick as light. Starts from the skies a dazzling sight > Myriads of angels round : Each tun'd their nai*ps of thousand strings, And darted from their shining wings I'heir lustre on the ground. Thus sung th' angelic hosts of heav'n-e- " AU glory to our God be giv'n, " And unto mortals peace ;" In chorus join the choir above, For God's unbounded, matchless lovey In songs that never cease. 34. 8. r. 4. Robins m. Praise to Christ, ...H^br^ws i, 3. MIGHTY God ! while angels bless thee; May an infant lisp thy name I Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art ev'ry creature's theme. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Ameii»- Lord of ev'ry land and nation, Ancient of eternal daj;s \ 35 LIFE OF Christ, Sounded tliro* the wide cffiation Be thy just and lawful praise ; Hal, 3 For the grandeur of thy nature..,. Grand beyond a seraph's thought— For created works of pow'r..*. Works with skill and kindness wrought : Hal.- 4 For thy providence, that governs Thro' thine empire's wide domain ! Wings an angel. ...guides a sparrow ; Blessed be thy gentle reign. KaK. 5 But thy rich, thy free redemption, Dark thro* brightness all along ;- Thought is poor, and poor expressioa— Vv'ho dare sing that awful song ? Hal. S Brightness of the father's glory, Shall thy praise unutter'd lie ? Fly, my tongue, such guilty silenice f Sing the Lord who came to die. Hak 7 Did archangels sing thy coming ? Did the shepherds learn their lays ?— Shame would cover me ungrateful, SlK>uld my tongue refuse to praise. Hal. S From the highest throne in glory, To the cross of deepest woe — All to ransom guilty captives ; Flow, my praise, forever flow. Hal. 9 Go, return, immortal Saviour ! Leave thy footstool — take thy throne ; Thence return, and reign forever — Be the kingdom all thy own. Hallelujah, S;c. SS, L. M. Doddridge. Dlvimty of Christ displayed in his transfiguration** ft Matt. xvii. 1 — 6. Luke ix. 28—36. fl "1 X 7HEN at a distance. Lord, we trace V V 1 lie various glories of thy {as^Qj SUFFERINGS OF CHRIS-?. 36 What transport pouis o'er all our breast ! And charms our cares and woes to rest. 2 With thee in the obscurest cell, On home bleak m;juntaiu would I dweU, Rather than pompous coi rts bthold. And share their grandeur and their gold.] -3 Away, ye dreams of mortal joy ! Raptures divine my thoughts employ ; I see the king of glory shine ; And feel his love, and call him mince 4 On Tabor thus^ his servants view'd His lustre, when transform'd he stood ; And, bidding earthly scenes farewell, CryM, " Lord, 'tis pleasant here to dwell^* @ Yet still our elevated eyes To nobler visions long to rise ; That grand assembly would we join, Where ail thy saints around thee shine, ^ That mount, how bright ! those formSj hov/ fair^ *Tis good to dwell forever there ! Come death, dear envoy of my God, And bear me to that blest abode. 36. L. M. Gibbons. CkrlsCs Suj^erings,...jGhn xix 16— loo 1 QEE, on the mount of Calvary, O Upon a cross suspended high, A harmless suif'rer cover'd o'er With shame, and welt'ring in his gore. {2 Is this the Son, the Sent of God, To rule the nations with his rod ? This the predicted Sun that brings Life and salvation on his wings ?] 3 Is this the Saviour long foretoldj To usher in the age of gold ? 57 DEATH GF CHRIST. To make the reign of sorrow cease. And biod the jarring world in peace ? 4 'Tis he, Vis he ! — he kindly shrouds His glories in a night of clouds, That souls might from their ruin rise, * And ^ain th' unperishable skies, $ See, to their refuge and their rest, Fropi Can ever reach the wond'rous theme. 43. L. M. Pcrrij. It is Christ that died,,. ^Kom. viii. 34^ t OINNERS rejoice, its Christ that dy'd ; ^ Behold the blood Hows from his side, To wash your souls and raise you high, To dwell with God above the sky. 2 Its Christ that dy'd, O love divine ! Here mercy, truth, and justice shine; God reconcilM, and sinners bought With Jesus's blood — how sweet the thought? 3 Its Christ that dy*d, a truth indeed, O n which my faith would ever feed : DEATH OF CHRIST. 44 Nor let the works that I perform Be namM to swell an haughty worm. 4 Its Christ that dy'd, its Christ v/as slain, To save my soul from endless pain ; Its Christ t'hatdv'd, shall be my theme, While I have breath to praise his name. 44. L. M Steele, Chrht's Death arid Resurrection. ..^hzts ii. 32—30. 1 /^OME tune, ye saints, your noblest strain*. V^ Your dying, rising Lotd to sing j And echo to the heav'nly phiiiis, The triumphs of your Saviour, king* 2 In songs of grateful rapture tell Kow he s'jbdu'd your potent foes; Subdu'd the powVs of death and hell, And dying, finishM all your woes. 3 Then to his glorious throne on high Return'd while hymning angels round. Thro' the bright arches of the sky. The God, the conqu'ring God, resound. 4 Almighty love, victorious pow'r! Not angel-tongues can e'er display The wonders of that dreadful hour, The joys of that illustrious day. 5 Then well may mortals try in vain, In vain their feeble voices raise ; Yet jesu5 hears the humble strain, And kindly owns our wish to praise. 6 Dear Saviour, let thy wond'rous grace Fill ev'ry heart and ev'ry tongue, 'Tiil the full glories of tliy face Inspire a sweeter, nobler song. 45. 8. 7. Robinson. Gazhig- on the Cross... .G^i), vi 14. EET the moments, rich in blessl::^, "hich before the cross I spend I F2 1 OWE 46 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. Life and health, and peace possessing From die sinner's dying friend. 2 Here I'll sit, forever viewing Mercy's streams in streams of blood j Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 3 Here it is I find my heaven, While upon the lamb I gaze ; Here I see my sins forgiven, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 4 May I still enjoy this feeling, In all need to Jesus go ; Prove his blood each day more healing, And himself more deeply know. 46 L. M, WalUn. Christ^s ^e.mrrect20?i„„Matt. xxviii. 6» 1 T X7HEN I the lonely tomb survey, V V Where once my Saviour deign'd to lie. I see fulfiU'd what prophets say, And all the pow'r of death defy. 2 This empty tomb shall now proclaim. How weak the bands of conquer'd death ; Sweet pledge ! that all who trust his name^, Shall rise and draw immortal breath ! [3 Our surety, freed, declares us free, For whose offences he was seiz'd; In his release, our own we see, And shout to view Jehovah pleas'd.] 4 Jesus, once number'd with the dead. Unseals his eyes to sleep- no more ; And ever lives their cause to plead, For whom the pains of death he bore. 5 Thy risen head, my soul, behold ! See the rich diadem he- wears ; Thou too bhak bear an harp of gold, To crown thy joy when he appears. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 47 * Tho* in the dust I lav my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My flesh forever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave,' 47. L. M. Ucirt, Christ's Resurrection,. ,.^li\iU xxviii 5. 6, 1 T JPRISING from the silent tomb, ^ See the victorious Jesus come ! Th' Almighty Captive quits the pris'n. And angels tell " the Lord is ris'n." 2 Ye mourning saints, no longer grieve ; Hear the glad tidings and believe j God's holy law is sulisfy'd. And justice now is on your side. 3 When ye in guik^s dark dungeon lay, Mercy cry'd '^ spare,'* and justice, *■' slayi'' But Jesus answer'd, " Set them free, " Forgive their guilt, and punish me," 4 Your surety now before your God Pleads the rich ransom of his blood ; No new demand, no bar remains, But mercy all triumphant reigns. o Belivers, bless your risen head, The first-begotten from the dead , Your resurrection's sure thro' his. To endless life and boundless bliss. 48. L. M. Hoskins, Joseph mij Son is yet alive,,., Gen, xlv. 26. "V/^E mourning souls, dry up your tears, -*- Dismiss your gloomy, groundless fears, And let your hearts W'ith this revive, That Jesus Christ is yet alive. His saints he loves, and never leaves , The chief of sinners he receives j 49 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. Let then your hearts with this revive, The sinner's friend is yet alive. 3 He'll guard your souls from ev*ry ill— His largest promises fulfil; Then let your hearts with this revive, That Jesus Christ is yet alive. [4 What tho* you fear to launch away, And quit this tenement of clay ; O let } our hearts with this revive. That Jesus Christ is yet alive.] 5 Abundant grace he will afford, 'Till you are present with the Lord ; And [)rove what you have heard before, That Jesus lives forevermore. 49. 7s, CudwortKs Col Chrisfs Resurrection. ,.,M^tu xxviii. €i I Cor. XV. 55. 56. li TT ARK ! the herald angels say, A X Christ, the Lord, is ris'n to day ! Raise your joys and triumphs high. Let the glorious tidings fl}'. Hale 2 Love's redeeming work is done — Th' batde's fought, the vict'ry won; Lo ! the sun*s eclipse is o'er j Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 5 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, C'nrist has bursi the gates of hell; Death in vain forbids his rise, Christ hath open'd paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious king, " Where, O death, is now thy sting T' Once he dy'd our souls to save, '^ Where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave K" 5 What tho' once we perish'd ail, Partners of our parents' fall; RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 50 Second life we shall receive, And in Christ forever live. [6 ' Hail thou dear Almighty Lord, ' Hail thou great incarnate word ; * Hail thou suff 'ring son of God ' Take the trophies of thy blood.'] Hal 50. 73. Gibbons, Christ's Resurrection and A3Cension.„.^l?iiU xxviii. 2, 1 A NGELS, roll the rock away, -^^ Death, yield up thy mighty prey ; See the Saviour quits the tomb, Glov/ing with immortal bloom. Hau 2 Shout, ye seraphs ; Gabriel, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise ; Let the earth's remotest bound Echo to the blissful sound* 3 Now ye saints, lift up your eyes, See the ccnqu'ror mount the skies; Troops of angels on the road, Hail, and sing th* incarnate God, 4 Heav'n unfolds her portals wide, Glorious hero, thro* them ride ; King of glory, mount thy throne, Boundless empire is thine own, J Praise him, ye celestial choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres , Praise him in the nolilest songs. From ten thousand, thousand tongues* 6 Ev'ry note to rapture swell : Sing the powVs of death and hell Dragg'd in chains behind his wheels^ Each the wreck eternal feels, 7 Let Immanuel be ador'd, Ransom, mediator. Lord ; To creation's utmost bound, Let th^ immortal praise resound, Hal, A^ 51 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 51. 148th. Peacock, Christ*s Resurrection and Asc€mion.,.,lA'i\it xxly. 3'k LL IraiU the glorious morn, That saw our Saviour rise j With vict'ry bright adorn'd j And triumph in his eyes: Ye saints extol ^our risen Lord, And sing his praise with sweet accord.. ^ Behold the Lamb of God, Th* atoning sacrifice, Sustains the dreadful load Of man's iniquities; Death, sin and hell, our cruel foes. All vanquished fell when Jesus roseo 3 At once the prison doors, Di^ath's awful gates, expand; Their captive they restore. At God's supreme command-: How blest the hoar, awake our joysy Hell's fatal pow'r, lo, he destroys. 4 The conqueror ascends, In triumph to the skies ; Celestial hosts attend. To crown his victories : Hark ! they proclaim his glorious name, And heav'n resounds Immanuel's fame. 5 Now to the throne above, Let evVy saint draw near; There dwells incarnate love, Grace sits triumphant there ; See mercy smile, e'en on that throne, Where once did wrath and justice iVown> 6 All praise be to the Lamb, Wtio offer'd up his blood ; Hosannas to his name, That for our ransom stood ; In notes sublime with joy we sing. The love divine of Christ our King* ASCENSION OF CHRIST. :^^ 52, L. M. Wesley. Chrlsi's Ascension. .^VsAvci xxiv. 7 — 10a 1 /^UR Lord is risen from the dead j V^ Our Jesus is gone up on high ^ The pow'rs of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 3 There his triumphal chariot waits, Acd angels chant the solemn lay : '* Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates! *« Ye everlasting doors give way !" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene ; He claims those mansions as his right. Receive the king of glory in. 4 '' Who is the King of Glory, who ?*' The Lord, that all his foes o'ercame ; The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew^ And Jesus is the conqu'rors name. 5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay ; *•'• Lift up your -heads, ye heav'nly gates^ " Ye everlasting doors give way !'* ;% '' Who is the King of Glory, who ?'* The Lord of boundless pow*r possest. The King of saints, and angels too, God over all, for ever blest I S3. L. Bl Doddridge. Keys of the miseenWorld inChrisfs U and.... 'Rev. u tS^o t TT AIL to the Prince of life and peace, J— i- Who holds the keys of death and hell! The spacious world unseen is his. And sovereign pow'r becomes him well. ^ In shame and torment once he dy'd ; But now he lives for evermore : Bow down, ye saints, around his seat. And all ye angel-bands adore. 54 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 3 Live, live forever, glorious Lord, To crush ihy foes, and guard thy friends ^ While all thy chosen tribes rejoice, That thy dominion never ends. 4f Worthy thy hand to hold the keys, Guide d by wisdom and by love ; Worthy to rule o'er mortal life, O'er worlds below and worlds above. 5 When death thy servants shall invade, When povv*rs of hell thy church annoy, Controul'd by thee, their rage shall help The cause they laboui'd to destroy. 6 For ever reign, victorious King : Wide thro' the earth thy name be known ; And call my longing soul to sing Subiimer anthems near thy throne. GHAPvACTERS, NAMES, OFFICES, TIYLES, &C* OF CHRIST. 54. L. M. Sleclf. Advocate. »,A John, ii. 1. 1 XX THERE is my God? does he retire V V Beyond the reach of humble sighs? Are these weak breatings af desire, Too languid to ascend the skies ? 'S No, Lord, my breathings of desire, My weak petitions, if sincere. Are not forbidden to aspire. But reach to thy all-gracious ear. 3 Look up, m\' soul, with cheerful eye. See where the g:eat Redeemer stands: 7'he g'orious Advocate on high, With precious incense in his hands. 4 He smiles on ev'ry humble groan. He recommends each broken prayV; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. . Recline thy hope on him alone, Whose povv'r and love forbid despair. [5 Teach my weak heart, O gracious Lord, With stronger faith to call thee mine ; Bid tne pronounce the blissful word. My Father, God, with joy divine.] 55, L. M. Anon. All in all,. ..CoL iii. 11. 1 TN Christ, I've all my soul's desire ; -*- His Spirit does my heart inspire With boundless wishes large and high, And Christ will all my wants supnh'. 2 Christ is my hope, my strength, and guide ; For me he bled, and groan*d, and dy'd ; He is my sun, to give me light, He is my soul's supreme delight. 3 Christ is the source of all m.y bliss, My wisdom, and my righteousness — My Saviour, Brother, and my Friend -, On him alone I now depend. 4 Christ is my King to rule and bless, And all my troubles to redress ; He's my salvation and my all. Whatever on earth shall me befall. 5 Christ is my strength and portion too, My soul in him can all things do ; Thro' him I'll triumph o'er the grave, And death and hell my soul outbrave, 56. C. M. Toplady. All in «//....Luke x. 42. 1 r^OMPAR'D with Christ, in all beside, V-^ No comeliness I see ; The one thing needful, dearest Lord, Is to be one with thee. G 57 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 2 Tiie sense of thy expiring love, Into my soul convey ; Thyself bestow, for thee alone, My all in all I pray. 3 Less than thyself will not suffice, My comfort to restore ; More than thyself I cannot crave. Nor canst thou give me more. 4 Lov'cl of my God, for him again With love intense I burn ; Chosen of thee, ere time began, I choose thee in return. o Whate'er consists not with thy will, O teach me to resign ; I'm rich to all th' intents of bliss, Since thou, O God, art mine. 57. C. M. Humphrys* Col All in «//.... Col. iii. 11. CHRIST, as our great physician, heals Our maladies within ; Relieves the pangs the conscience feels, From recollected sin. 2 He sees our many pressing wants With, a propitious eye ; And from his own abundance grants A free and rich supply. .) He sympathises with our grief; He lends a gracious ear To all our groans ; and gives relief, Whate'er we feel or fear. 4 'Tis he subdues our num'rous foes, And blasts their vile intent ; And he will always interpose Our ruin to prevent. [5 He manages our mean affairs, From his high tlirone above ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, 58 And sooths our sorrows and our cares With his endearing love.] 6 My soul, with sacred rapture, saith. When Jesus is in view, This is the object of my faith. And this its author too. - 7" Angels his name with joy confess^ And low before him fall ; Then what can sinners here do less, Than own him all in all? 58. L. M. Scott, Balm of Gikad...,jer. viii. 22. 1 T 7[ /HY droops my soul with grief opprest ? V V W^hy these wild tumults in my breast ? Is there no balm to heal my wound ? — No kind Physician to be found ? [2 Yes, in the gospel's faithful lines, Jehovah's boundless mercy shines ; There drest in love the Saviour stands,, With pitying heart, and wooing hands !] 3 Raise to the cross thy v/eeping eyes ; Behold the Prince of glory dies j He dies, extended on the tree, Thence sheds a sov'reign balm for me; 4 Dear Saviour, at thy feet I lie. Here to receive a cure or die ! But grace forl^ids that painful fear— Infinite grace, which triumphs here ! 5 Dear Lord, extract the poison'd dart. Bind up and heal my broken heart ; With blooming health my face adorn, And change my gloomy night to morn. 6 Expand my soul ! with holy joy ; Hosannas be thy blest employ ; Sc. vation thy eternal theme, Aud swell the song with Jesu's name. 39 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 59. C. M. Needhanu Brazen Serpe?it;,,Niur\. xxi. 3. 9 ...John iii. 14. 1 TX THEN Israel's sons, a murmVing race> V V DespIsM their heav'niy bread, God bade his ii'ry serpents fly, To strike the rebels dead. 2 Swift like an arrow thro' the air The baleful reptiles ily ; The rebels feel the deadly wound, And grox^n, and gasp, and die. 3 A part still live ; but O, what looks ! What agonizing pain ! The fatal darts stick fast within, And human help is vain. 4 Now Moses feels his Israel's griefs, To God for them he pravs ; A brazen serpent he's to make, And on a pole to raise, 5. How strange the means ! but in his hand The remedy how sure 1 Not one that view'd the healing brass But found immediate cure ! 6 Thus Jesus on the sacred cross Is lifted up on high ; Sinners, now look to him by faith, And you shall never die. 60. S. M. Hoshins, Bread of Life.. *»]o\\n vi. 51. 1 T) EHOLD the gift of God ! X3 Sinners, adore his name, Who shed for us his precious blood — Who bore our curse and shame. 2 Behold the living bread Which Jesus came to give. By dying in the sinner's stead, That he might ever live. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 61 3 Behold the S jviour's love, Who gives his flesh to eat ; Never did angels taste above Provison half so sweet. 4 The Lord delights to give ; He knows you've nought to buy ; To Jesus haste ; this bread receive, And you shall never die. 61. L. M. Medkij, j5r^(^/^er.,..Micah ii. xiii. 1 QING the dear Saviour's glorious fame, k3 Who bears the Breaker's wond'rous namfr; Sweet name ! and it becomes him well, Who breaks down sin, guilt, death and hell. 2 A mighty Breaker sure is he ; He broke my chains and set me free ; A gracious Breaker to my soul ; He breaks,^ and O, he makes me whole ! 3 He breaks thro' ev'ry gloomy cloud, W'hich can my soul with darkness shroud ; He breaks the bars of ev'ry snare, Which hellish foes for me prepare : 4 He breaks the gates of harden'd brass, To bring his faithful word to pass ; And tho' with pond'rous iron barr'd, The Breaker's love they can't retard. 5 Great Breaker, O, thy love impart Daily to break my stony heart ; O, break it, Lord, and enter in, And break, O, break thepow'i' of sin. 1 lES J H 62. L. M. Fauceit. Bridegroom„*A^?iVA\\ liv. 5i ESUS, the heav'niy Bridegroom, gav ""is life my wretched soul to save : 63 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST Resolv'd to make his mercy known^ He kindly claims me for his own, 2 Rebellious I against him strove 'Till melted and constrain'd by love ; With sin and self I freely part, The heav'nly Bridegroom wins my heart. 3 My guilt, my wretchedness he knows, Yet takes and owns me for his spouse ; My debts he pays, and sets me free, And makes his riches o'er to me. 4 My filthy rags are laid aside ; He clothes me as becomes his bride ; Himself bestows my wedding-dress, The robe of perfect righteousness. 0 Lost in astonishment, I see, Jesus, thy boundless love to me ; With angels I thy grace adore, And long to love and praise thee more. G Since thou wilt take me for thy bride, 0 kt'cp me, Saviour, near thy side ! 1 fain would give thee all my heart, Nur ever from my Lord depart. 63, C. M. 3Iccffei/. Builder,,. .'Lqc\-\, vi. 13.^ 1 TESUS, how bright his glory shines J In nil his works above ; On eaiih his kind and wise designs His church and people love. 2 He plans the temple of the Lord, And all the builtling rears ; And be liis holy name ador'd ; He all the glory bears. o The vast materials ail he forms, Nor love nor pow'r he spares ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 64 He guards the building from all harms, And all the glory bears. 4 In this blest building may my soul A living stone appear; And he, the builder of the whole, Shall all the glory bear. 5 No, not a stone shall be removed, Which his dear hand has laid ; Throughout the whole his glory's show'd, And all his grace di splay 'd. 6 When he the topmost stone shall bring To heav'n to see him there, We shall the builder's praises sing, And he the glory bear. 64. L. M. Medley, Comforter,* -.]o\-\r\ xiv. 18. 1 Y^OME, ye who know the Saviour's love, V-^ And his indulgent mercies prove : In cheerful songs his praise express, For he'll not leave you comfortless. 2 He ever acts the Saviour's part, With strong compassions in his heart ; The least and weakest saint he'll bless. Nor will he leave him comfortless. 3 His wisdom, goodness, pow'r and care, They largely, su-eetly, daily share ; Ite will their ev'ry lear suppress, Nor will he leave them comfordess* 4 While thry are sojourners below. And travel thro* this world of v/oe, In storms and floods ofdeep distress. He will not leave them comfortless. 5 So when they pass death's gloomy valc:. And flesh and mortal powers fail. Their dying lips shall then confess. He does not leave them comfortless) 65 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 6 When they at last shall meet above, In the blest world of joy and love, Their raptur'd songs will tht-n express, He has not left them comiortless. [7 Thanks to thy name, our dearest Lord, For ev'ry promise in thy word ; But, O, with this our hearts impress, I will not leave you comfortless.] 65. L. M. Anon. Corner'StO}ie,„»ls2Liixh xxviii. i6....1 Pet. ii. Q« 1 T AID by Jehovah's mighty hands, -^— ^ Z ion's foundation firmly stands ; Rais'd up on Christ, the corner stone, Secure as God's eternal throne. 2 See how the glorious fabric grows, Fram*d of materials that he chose ! Each stone preparM, and fitly set, The royal structure to complete. 3 Still shall this edifice arise, *i'ill all shall reach the lofty skies ; And joyful hosts shall praise above, Jehovah's grace and Jesu's love. 66. C. M. Duncan. Coronation„.*QiiV\X. iii, 11. 1 A LL hail the pow'r of Jesu's name ! x\ Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown him Lord of all. [2 Let high-born seraphs tune the lyre, And as they tune it fall Before his face, who tunes their choir, And crown him Lord of all.] 3 Crown him, ye morning stars of light, Who fixt this floating ball ; ALPHABETICALLY ARKANGED. 6: Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crov/n h'ltn Lord of all. 4 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call ; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all. 5 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransom'd from the fall, Hail him, who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 6 Hail him, ye htirs of David's line, Whom David, Lord, did call ; The God incarnate ! Man Divine ! And crown him Lord of all. T Sinners whose love can ne'er forget, The wormwood and the gall ; Go, spread your trophies at his i^ietf And crown him Lord of all. 8 Let ev'ry kindred, evVy tribe jQn this terrestrial ball. To him all Majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. [9 ' O, that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall ; We'll join the everlastnig song. And crown him Lord of all.'] 67. C. M. Leed's CoL Crown Zrzw....Acts x. ZQi* 1 T> ACKSLIDERS, who your mis'ry feeJ^ Xy Attend s our Saviour's call ; Return, he'll your backslidings heal; O, crown him Lord of all. 2 Tho* crimson sin increase your guilt. And painful is your thrall : For broken hearts his blood was spilt, O, crown him Lord of all. 68 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 3 Take with you words, approach his throng, And low before him fall ; He understands the Spirit's groan, O, crown him Lord of all. 4 Whoever comes, he'll not cast out, Akho' your faith be small ; His faithfulness you cannot doubt, Then crown him Lord of all. 68. C. M. .ValL Crown i72m....Rev. v. 13. 1 TNSPIRE our souls, thou heav'nly Dov^, -^ On thee we humblv call ; Come, warm our hearts with Jesu's love^ To own him Lord of all. 2 The saints who now in glory shine, And triumph o'er the fall ; In concert join, with notes divine, To praise him Lord of all. 3 Sinners, who now in him believe, Whose crimes are bitter gall. Pardon and grace from him receive^ And bless him Lord of all. 4 The day arrives when evVy voice On this terrestrial ball. Aloud shall sing, exult, rejoice. To hail him Lord of all. 3 All heav'n, in one admiring throng^ Before him prostrate fall ; And join in sweet, seraphic song, To crown him Lord of all. c 69. C. M. Steele. Desire of all Saifits..,,lrl^g. ii. T. OiVih thou desire of all thy saints.|„ Our humble strains attend. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 70 While with our praises and complaints, Low at thy feet we bend. 2 When we thy wondVous glories hear. And all thy suff'rlngs trace, W^hat sweetly awful scenes appear ! What rich unbounded grace ! v3 How should our songs, like those above, With warm devotion rise ! How should our souls, on wings of love^ Mount upward to the skits ! 4 But ah ! the song, how cold it flows ! How languid our desire ! How faint the sacred passion glows, 'Till thou the heart inspire ! 5 Dear Saviour, let thy glory shine. And fill thy dwellings here, 'Till life, and love, and joy divine, A heav'n on earth appear. 6 Then shall our hearts enraptur'd say, Conne, great Redeemer, come, And bring the bright, the glorious day, That calls thy children home. ro. C. M. Bocking-. Door,„.]o\\n x. 9. 3 T^HUS saith the Shepherd of the sheep^ ^ **■ 1 am the sacred door ; *^ In the fair pastures which I keep " There's life forevermore. .2 " In me shall wand'ring sinners find '* The way their footsteps lost ; ** From death I have their souls redeem'd, " My blood has paid the cost. 3 " My tender care shall keep them free " From dangers night and day j " My pow'r their strong defence shall be, " From ev'ry btast of prey. n CriARx\CTERS OF CHRIST 4 " I will enrich them with iny grace, " And feed them with my love ; *' Their souls shall find a joyful place " In the bright fields above." 5 Come, then, my little, purchas'd flock, Dear objects of my care ; And let this promise be your hope^ While you are feeding here. n. C. M. Dobeli. Door.,. .John x. 9. 1 A^HRIST is the way to heav'nly bliss, v_/« And Christ the only door ; My soul, pursue no way but thii, For this alone is sure. 2 'Tis thro' this door, and this alone, That thou art led to God ; Rest, then, on what thy Lord has done, And plead his precious blood. 3 This door will lead thee safe to heav'n, And give ihee entrance in ; And God will own thy sins forgiv'n, However vile the} 've been. 72. C. M. FaxvcftU Excellence,„.,C?in{, i. 3, 1 INFINITE excellence is thine, -*- Thou lovelv Prince of grace ! Thv uncreated beauties shine With never fading rays. 2 Sinners from earth's remotest end, Come bending at thy feet ; To thee their pray'rs and praise ascend—* In thee their wishes meet. 3 Thy name, as precious ointment shed, Delights the church around ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 73 Sweetly the sacred odours spread Thro' all Immanuel's ground. 4 Millions of happy s[ irits live On thy exhaustless store ; From thee they all their bliss receive, And still thou givest more. 5 Thou art their triumph and their joy j They find their all in thee; Thy glories will their tongues employ Thro' all eternity. [6 When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, That I ^hall mount on high ; And view thy matchless beauties there With never ceasing joy t 7 Angels shall listen to my song, And seraphs join the praise ; For none amongst the happ)' throng Shall louder triumphs raise!] 73. L. M. Medley. Forerunner .,„Y[th. vi. 20. 1 TT'AR, far beyond these lower skies, JL Up to the glories all his own ; W^here we by faith lift up our eyes, There Jesus our forerunner's gone. 2 Amidst the shining hosts above, Where his blest smile new pleasure gives, Where all is wonder, joy, and love, There Jesus, our forerunner, lives. 3 High on his throne of heav'nly light, Eternal glory he sustains ; Whilst saints and angels bless the sight ; There Jesus, our forerunner, reigns. 4 There, while his course he ever runs, Glory his radiant crown entwines ; And brighter than ten thousand suns, There Jesus, our forerunner, shines, H 74 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 5 He lives salvation to impart, From sin, and satan's cursed wiles ; With love eternal in his breast ; There Jesus, our forerunner, smilesi [6 Before his heav'nly Father's face, For ev'ry saint he intercedes j And with infallible success, There Jesus, our forerunner, pleads. 7 But G ! 'tis this completes the whole, And all its bliss and glory proves ; That, while eternal ages roll, There Jesus, our forerunner, loves.] 8 We shall, when we in heav'n appear, His praises sing, his wonders tell ; And with our great forerunner there. For ever and for ever dwell. 74. L. M. KeJiU FoiindaUon...,'M^n. xvi. 18. 1 |1JE AR what the hope of Israel saith, -■> -»■ Who holds the keys of life and death ; Wriose potent word must be fulfill'd, " Upon a rock my church I build. 2 *' Thou Peter art ; but I'm thv Lord, " By all th' angelic host ador'd ; " And on myself, thy faith may see, '^ I build my church, and not on thee." 3 Strong to defend tho* hell engage, And all its host ei fiam'd with rage ; Not more secure Jehovah's throne, Than Zion stands on Christ, his son, 4 In persecution's hottest fire. This glorious fabric stood entire : Wiui^ss the slaui^httr'd millions who Fnr Jcsu's sake the flames went thro'. 5 Built on his Godhead and his blood, Siie stands, and huth lorcver stood ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 75 Nor hell, nor sin, so firm the base, Shall e'tr the christian's hopes erase. 6 When on the croks he bo\v'd his head, He Zion's debt of suffering paid ; And on this rock for ever blest, Shall mercy's glorious fabric rest. 75, C. M. Cczvper. Foimcain.... John xix. 34... .1 John i. T. 1 '^I'^HERE is a fountain fiU'd with blood, -•- Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoic'd to see That fountain in his day ; And there have I, as vile as he, Wash'd all my sins away. 3 Dear, dying Lamb ! thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, 'Till all the ransom'd church of God Be sav'd, to sin no more. 4 Since I by faith beheld the stream Thy flowing v/ounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be 'tiil I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy pow'r to save ; When this poor lisping, falt'ring tongue Lies silent in the grave. [6 L'/rd, I believe thou hast prepar'd, Unworthy tho' I be. For me a blood-bought, free reward, A golden harp for me ! 7 'Tis strung and tun'd for endless years, And form'd bv pow'r divine ! To sound in God, the Father's ears, No other name but thine.] re CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 76. 112th. Cmnick. Founta'm.*».\.^2i\^ Iv. l....Zech. xiii. 1, 1 T TO ! ye despairing sinners, hear, A -»- Ye thirsty, sin-sick souls draw near ; Ilere^s water whose all-pow'rful stream Shall quench your thirst, and wash you clean j its healing povv'r has always wrought, Beyond the reach of human thought. ^l Bethesda's pool is not like this, Nor heals, nor cures such leprosies ; Nor Siloam's streams, nor Jordan's flood, Could to my heart seem half so good ; 'Tis Jesu's blood, that crimson sea, That washeth guilt and filth away. I To this dear fountain I'll repair, With all the wounds and pains I bear; Til keep my staiion near its side, And wash, and drink, and there abide ; Nor from the sacred streams remove, 'Till taken to their source above. *i7. L. M. B Friend of Shm€rs,„»L.ukQ vii. 34. [1 TESUS, th' incarnate God of love, J Rules all the shining worlds above ; And tho' his name the heav'ns transcend, Yet he is still the sinner's friend. 2 Before the rolling skies were made, - Or nature's deep foundations laid, He saw our fall, and did intend To shew himself the sinner's friend.] 3 Behold, the condescending God A while forsakes his bright abode ; To our mean world see him descend, And groan and die the sinner's friend. 4 When the appointed hour was come, He burst the barriers of the tomb -, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 73 Then to the skies he did ascend, Where still he lives the sinner's friend. 5 Ye mourning souls, to Jesus come— Cast off despair, there ) et is room ; To his dear hands your cause commend, Who only is the sinner's friend. 78. C. ISL Sxvahu Friend... Vrov. xvii. 17. 1 /^OME, let our hearts and voices join, V^ To praise the Saviour's name ; Whose truth and kindness are divine, Whose love's a constant flame. 2 When most we need his gracious hand, This friend is always near ; With heav'n and earth at his command, He waits to answer pray'r. 3 His love no end nor measure knows. No change can turn its course ; Immutably the sam.e it fxov/s From one eternal source. 4 When frowns appear to veil his face, And clouds surround his throne, He hides the purpose of his grace. To make it better known. 5 And when our dearest comforts fall Before his sovereign will. He never takes away our all — Himself he gives us still ! 6 Our sorrov;s in the scale he weighs, And measures out our pains ; The wildest storm his word obe} s— 'O^;? 79. 8. 7. Neivton. Best Friend.,..Vrov, xviii. 24. NE there is above all others, eil deserves the name of friend ; H 2 so CHARACTERS OF CHRIST His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end : Thev who once his kindness prove, Find it everlasting love ! 2 Which, of all our friends, to save us, Would consent to shed his blood I But our Jesus dy'd to have us Keconcil'd in him to God : This was boundless love indeed ! Jesus is a friend in need. [3 Men, when rais'd to lofty stations, Often know their friends no more- Slight and scorn their poor relations, Tho' they valued them before ; But our Saviour always owns Those whom he redeemed with groans.] 4 When he liv'd on earth abased. Friend of sinners was his name ; Now above all glory raised Ke rejoices in the same : Still he calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends. [5 Could we bear for one another, What he daily bears for us ? Yet this glorious friend and brother Loves us, tho' we treat him thus : Tho' for good we render ill, He accounts us brethren still.] 6 O, for grace our hearts to soften ! Teach us, Lord, at length, to love ; We, alas ! forget too often. What a friend we have above ; But when home our souls are brought, We shall love thee as we ought. SO. L. M. Beddome. ^ G'lff ofGod...,]o\n\ iii. 16....2 Cor. i\'. 15. 1 TESUS, my Lord, my soul's delight, J For thee I long, for thee I pray ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 81 Amifl the shadows of the night, Amid the business of the day. [2 When shall I see thy smiling face- That face which I have often seen ? Arise, thou sun of righteousness, And burst the clouds that intervene.] 3 Thou art the glorious gift of God, To smners weary and distrest ; The first of all his gifts bestow'd, And certain pledge of all the rest. 4 Could I but say, this gift is mine, I'd tread the world beneath my feet ; No more at poverty repine. Nor envy sinners rich and great. 5 The precious.jewel I would keep. And lodge it deep within my heart ; At home, abroad, awake, asleep, It never should from thence depart! 81. C. M. Steele. Guest. ...Kev, iii. 20. 1 \ ND will the Lord thus condescend -^^- To visit sinful worms ? Thus at the door shall mercy stand, In all her winning forms ? 2 Surprising grace ! — and shall my heart Unmov'd and cold remain ? Has this hard rock no tender part ? Must mercy plead in vain ? 3 Shall Jesus for admission sue His soothing voice unheard ? And this vile heart, his rightful due, Remain for ever barr*d I 4> 'Tis sin, alas, with tyrant pow'r, The lodging has possest ; And crowds of traitors bar the doer Against the heav'niy guest. 82 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 5 Lord, rise in thy all-conquVing graccj Thy mighty pow*r display ; One beam of glory from thy face Can drive my foes away. 6 Ye dang'rous inmates, hence depart ; Dear Saviour, enter in And guard the passage to my heart, And keep out ev'ry sin. 82. 8. 7. 4. Robinson, Guide,,, »Vsi\m. xlviii. 14. 1 /^ UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, ^^ Pilgrim thro' this barren land \ I am weak, Init thou art mighty — Hold me with thy powVful hand: Bread of heaven, Feed me 'till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow: Let the fi'ry, cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey thro'; Strong delivVer ! Be thou still my strength and shield, 3 Feed me with the heav'nly manna, In this barren wilderness : Be my sword, and shield, and banner- Be my robe of righteousness : Fight and conquer All my foes by sovereign grace. 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious ftais sul:)side ; Foe to death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side : Sonp^s of praises I will ever give to thee* ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 83 83. C. ^L Doddridge. Head^^Eph. iv. 15. 16. 1 TESUS, I sing thy matchless grace, J That calls a worm thy own — Gives me among thy saints a place To make thy glories known. 2 Allied to thee, our vital head, We act, and grow, and thrive : From thee divided, each is dead, When most he seems alive. 3 Thy saints on earth, and those above, Here join in sweet accord: One body all in mutual love. And thou our common Lord. 4 O may my faith each hour derive Thy Spirit with delight ; W^hile death and hell in vain shall strive This bond to disunite. 5 Thou the whole body wilt present Before thy Father's face ; Nor shall a wrinkle or a spot Its beauteous form disgrace. 84. L. JNL Kent. Hea'er, „.M^tt. iv. 24.. ..Ex, xv. 26. 1 T T AIL, Plant renown'd ! thy leaves how fair -*- -*- No thoughts conceive, no words declare :, W'hat healing virtues from thee flows, To heal a guilty mortal's woes ! 2 Thy fame was great in ancient days — Judea's region spoke thy praise ; And we, thro' K^'^^e, in this our day, Can sing of healing, great as they. 3 The hardest hearts, when thou wilt heal. Are soft as wax before the seal ; Receiving then thine image fair, Stampt on the soul for ever there. 85 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST [4 Hatred of God, that curs'd disease, Will turn to love, when thou shall please j And burn with a celestial glow. Which none but pardon'd rebels know.] 5 To thee, let Israel oft repair, When sin defilt^s their garments here ; For thou alone hast pow'r to heal The sting of death that sinners feel. 6 Count thou, my soul, no healing good. But v.'hat proceeds from Jesu's blood j Nor rest in this, t* atone for sin. Without a feeling sense within. 85. L. M. Brewer. Hk/ing' Place... Asci'nxh xxxii. 2. 1 T_T AiL, sov'reign love, that first begnii A -*> The scheme to rescue fallen man ! Hail, matchless, free, eternal, grace. That gave my soul an hiding-place. 2 Against the God that rules the sky I fought with hand uplifted high ; DespisM his rich, al)ounding grace. Too proud to seek an hiding-place. [3 Enwrapt in thick Egyptian night. And f(^nd of darkness more than light. Madly I ran the sinful race. Secure without an hiding-place.] 4 But thus th' eternal counsel ran, " Almighty iove arrest that man j'* I felt the arrows of distress. And foimd I had no hidmg-place. 5 Indignant justice stood in view. To Sinai*s ti'ry mount I flew; But justice cry'd, with frowning face, *' This mountain is no hiding-place." 6 Ere long a heav'nly voice I heard. And mercy's angei-form appear'd j ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 86 She led me on with gentle pace, To Jesus, as my hiding-place. 7 On him Almighty vengeance fell, That must have sunk a world to hell ; He bore it for the chosen race, And thus became their hiding-place. 8 Should storms of thundVing vengeance roll, And shake the globe from pole to pole, No flaming bolt shall daunt my face^ For Jesus is my hiding-place. 9 A few more rolling suns at most Will land me safe on Canaan's coast ; Where I shall sing the song of grace^ And see my glorious hiding-place. 86. L. M. Medley. /r/7?7....ActS V. 31. 1 JOIN, all who love the Saviour's name, J To sing his everlasting fame ; Great God, prepare each heart and voice^ In him forever to rejoice. 2 Of him what wond'rous things are told! In him what glories I behold ! For him I gladly all things leave ; To him, my soul, forever cleave ! 3 In him my treasure's all cont'iin'd ; By him my feeble soui's sustain'd ; From him what favors I receive ; Thro' him I shall forever live. ;4 With him I daily love to w^lk ; or him mv soul delights to talk ; On him I cast my ev'rv rare ; Like him one day I shall appear. ^ B'ess him, mv soul, from day to day; Trust him to lead thee on thy wav ; Give him thv poor, wiak, sinful heart j With him O never, never part. 87 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 6 Take him for strength and righteousness ; Make him thy refuge in distress j Love him above all earthly joy ; And him in every thing employ, 7 Praise him in cheerful, grateful songs ; To hill) your highest praise bt- longs ! Bless him who does your heav'n prepare; And whom you'll praise forever there. 87. L. M. Lee, Knoiv /fzm....Phil. iii. 10. 1 ST^IS life to know the dying Lamb ; 1- Eternal life is m his name ; O may I in this knowledge grow ; And daily more of Jesus know ! 2 Know him to wash me in his blood ; Know him to make mv peace with God ; Know him for strength and righteousness j And know him for renewing grace. 3 Know him as my exceeding joy ; Know him my praises to employ ; Know him as all my heart can wishj And know him for eternal bliss. 88. L. M. Jeary. ImmamieL,.Mnu. i. 23. 1 "VT^E angels, who in glory reign, -*- And sing in most seraphic strain j Ye who be-fore the altar fall, O crown Immanuel Lord of all. Hal. 2 Ye saints, who sit around the throne, And smg his sov'reign grace alone, O join together, great and small, To crown Immanuel Lord of all. 5 Ye thousands, who are cloth'cl in white. And dwell in uncreated light, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 89 At his dear feet devoutly fall, And crown Immanuel Lord of all. 4 Ye heralds, who, from place to place, Proclaim salvation by free grace, To CalvVy guilty sinners call, And crown Immanuel Lord of all. ][5 Ye ransom'd sinners, who remain Within the reach of sin and shame, O, at his footstool humbly fall. And crown Immanuel Lord of all.] 6 Ye gentile sinners, who remain In bondage under Satan's chain. Come, now for mercy humbly call, And crown Immanuel Lord of all. 7 Ye angels, saints, and heralds, join. To praise Immanuel, all divine ; And sinners come, and gladly own Immanuel King, and Lord alone Hal. 89. 8s. De Fleirrij, Im7?2anueL.,.Is,a\dh. viii. 8. 1 "V'E angels, who stand round the throne, -»- And view my Immanuel's face. In rapturous songs make him known ; Tune all your soft harps to his praise. [2 He form'd you the spirits you are, So happy, so noble, so good ; When others sunk down in despair, Confirm'd by his pow'r, you stood»] 3 Ye saints, who stand nearer than they. And cast your bright crowns at his feet, His grace and his glory display, And all his rich mercy relate. 4 He snatch'd you from hell and the grave : He ransom'd from death and despair j For you he was mighty to save — Almighty to bring you safe there; I 90 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 5 O when will the period appear, Wheii I s!:iall unite in your song ? Vm weary ef lingering here, And I to your Saviour belong ? 6 I'm fetter'd and chain'd up in clay — I struggle and pant to be free ; I long to be soaring away, Bly God and my Saviour to see ! 7 I want to put on try atdre, Wash'd white in the blood of the Lamb ; I want to be one of your choir, And tune my sweet harp to his name^ [8 I want ! — O, I want to be there, "Where sorrow and sin bid adieu; Your joy and your friendship to share— « To wonder and worship with you.] 90. rs. S n. InwmnueL.,M?iX\.. i. 23.. ..1 Tim. iii. 16. 1 f^ OD with us ! O glorious name ! ^-^ Let It shine in endless fame ; God and man in Christ unite — •O m} sterious depth and height ! 2 God with us ! amazmg love Brought him from his courts above; Now, ye saints, his grace admire—- Swell the song v-/ith holy fire,. 3 God with us ! but tainted not With our father Adam's blot; Yet he did our sins sustain. Bore the guilt, the curse, the pain. [4 God v.'ith us I O blissful theme ! Let the impious not blaspheme j J<"fcus will in jadgment sit. Dooming rebels to the pit,] 6 God with uH ! O wond'rcius grace} L-et us see hmi face to face ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 91 That we may Immaniiel sing. As we ought, our God and King. 91. L. M. Doddridge, I?mnutaljIe..»»'H.th» x'u'i. 8. [1 T "^7 ITH transport, Lord, our souls proclaim V V Th' immortal honours of thy name ; Assembled round our Saviour'^s throne, We make his ceaseless glories known.] 2 High on his Father's ro;/al seat, Our Jesus shone divinely great ; Ere Adam's clay with life was warm'd, Or Gabriel's nobler spirit form'd. 3 Thro' all succeeding ages, he The same hath been. ...the same shall be ; Immortal radiance gilds his head, While stars and suns wax old, and fade. 4 The same his pow'r his flock to guard ; The same his bounty to reward j The same his faithfulness and love. To saints on earth and saints above. 5 Let nature change, and sink, and die ; Jesus shall raise his chosen high ; And fix them near his stable throne, In glory changeless as his own, 92. L. M Fatvcett. Intercessor., .."^Q^n xvii. 24. 1 TESUS has shed his vital blood, J To bring my wand'ring soul to God : Aad still, to manifest his love. He lives, and pleads for me above. 2 '' Father, I will," the Saviour cries, " That this poor soul at length may rise From all the depths of sin and woe, The riches of my grace to know. Now let his sins be all forgiv'n, And guide hini in the path to heav'n ; ' 93 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST I have redeem 'd his soul from hell ; With me he shall forever dwell. [4 To save his life, thy Son was slain, He is the purchase of my pain : I claim my right, and urge my plea. That he may reign in bliss with me. 5 He shall behold me face to face, And dwell In this celestial place, Far from the reach of foes and fears j My lo\'e shall wipe away his tears. 6 Kis pains and toils shall have an end ; His happy soul to God ascend ; Soon shall he reach the peaceful shore, Where sin shall wound his heart no more.J 7 Father, I will, that he should prove The wonders of redeeming love, 1'hat he may all ni}^ glories see, And sit upon thy throne with me.'* 93. L. M. Steele. Intercessor ^..Hth, vii. 25. 1 T-TF' lives, the great Redeemer lives ; A. 1. What joy the blest assurance gives ! And now before his father God, Pleads the full merits of his blood. 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, And justice, arm\l with frowns, appears ; But in the Saviour's lovely face. Sweet mercy smiles, and all is ])eace. 3 Hence, then, ye black, despairing thoughts ? Above our fears, above our faults ; His pov/Vful intercessions rise, And guilt recedes, and terror dies. 4 In evVy dark, distressful hour, When sin and satan join their pow'r j Let this dear hope repel the dart, That Jesus bears us on his heart. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. ^ 5 Great Advocate, almighty friend ! On him our humble hopes depend! Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads, and must prevail. 94. C. M. TopJadij, Intercessor. *,^]o\\x\ xvii. 24. 1 A WAKE, sweet gratitude, and sing -I-A. Th* ascended Saviour's love j Tell how he lives to carry on His people^s cause above. 2 With cries and tears he offered up His humble suit below ; But with authority he asks, Enihron'd in glory now. 3 For all that come to Gcxl by him, Salvation he demands ; Points to their names upon his breast, And spreads his wounded hands^ [4 His sweet atoning sacrifice, Gives sanction to his claim ; " Father, \ will that all my saints '' Be with me where I am. 5 " By their salvation, recompense ^' The sorrows I endur'd ; " Just to the merits of thy Son, '' And faithful to thy word."] [G Founded on right, his pray'r avails ', The Father never can From his anointed turn away ; Nor hear him ask in vain.j 7 Eternal life, at his request, To ev'ry saint is giv'n ; Safety on earth, and, after death, The plenitude of heav'n. [8 Lord, I believe thou didst go Op To plead my cause with Gcd ; I 2 95 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST And now thou in thy kingdom art. Remember me for good ! 9 Let the pure incense of thy pray'r In my behalf ascend ; And as its virtue, so my praise, Shall never, never end.] 95. L. M. Gregg, Not ashamed of yes2is..,.^l-aYk viii. SB* 1 JESUS, and shall it ever be, J A mortal man ashamed of thee ! Scorned be the thought, by rich and poor, 0 may I scorn it more and more. 2 Asham*d of Jesus ! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star ; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. [3 Asham*d of Jesus ! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon ; 'Tis midnight with my soul 'till he. Bright morning-star, bid darkness flee. 4 Asliam'd of Jesus ! shall yon field Blush, when it thinks who bids it yield? Yet blush I must while I adore ; 1 blush to think I yield no more.] 5 Asham'd of Jesus ! that dear friend On whom my hopes of heav*n depend I No ! when I blush, be this my shame^ Thiit I no more revere his name. 6 Ahiham'd of Jesus ! yes, I may When l*ve no crimes to wash away ;. Ko tear to wipe, no good to crave, Ko fear to quell, no soul to save. 7 Till then, (nor is my boasting vain), 'Till then i boast a Saviour slain ! And, O may this my glory be, I'hat Christ is not asharoM of me ! ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 96 96. C. M. Felloxvs, altered. Not ashamed of J esus.*^ Aiom, i. 19.... 2 Tim. i. 12. 1 ir\EAR Lord, and will thy pardoning love JL/ Embrace a wretch so vile ? Wilt thoii my load of guilt remove, And bless me with' thy smile ? 2 Hast thou the cross for me endur*d^ And sufFerM all mv shame ? And shall I be asham'd, O Lord, To own thy precious name I 3 No, Lord, I'm not asham'd of thee^ Nor of thy cause on earth \ O do not be asham'd of me, When I resign my breath. 4 Be thou my shield, be thou my sun ; O guide me all my days ; And let my feet with joy run on In thy delightful ways. or. C. M. Ileginbothom. Jesus precious.*. A Pet. ii. 7. 1 T) LEST Jesus, when my soaring thoughts ^-^ O'er all thy graces rove, How is my soul in transport lost.... In wonder,joy, and love ! 2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears, Like thy beloved name ; Nor ought beneath the skies inspire I\Iy heart with equal fiame. 3 Where'er I look, my u'ond'ring eyes Unnumber'd blessings see ; But what is life, with all its bliss, If once compar'd to thee t 4 Hast thou a rival in my breast ? Search, Lord, for thou canst tell ; If ought can raise my passions thus> Or please my soul so well. 98 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 5 >vO, thou art precious to my heart. My portion and my joy ; Forever let thy boundless grace My sweetest thoughts employ. 6 When nature faints, around my bed Let thy bright glories shine ; And death shall all his terrors lose. In raptures so divine. 98. C. M. Doddndge. Jesus precious,,,.! Pet. ii. 7*. 1 TESUS, I love thy charming name j J 'Tis music to my ear ; ^ /\n would I sound it out so loud, That earth and heav'n might hear, 2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul. My ^transport and my trust! Jewels to thee are gnudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3 All my capacious pow'rs can wish In thee doth richly meet ; Nor to mine eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. 4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, And sheds its fragrance tht-re ; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care ! 5 I'll speak the honors of thy name, With my last labVing breath ; Then, speechless, clasp thee in mine arftas, The antidote of death. 99. C. M. Steele. King of Saints. .,.l^cv. xv. 5. 1 /^OME. ye that love the Saviour's name, ^^ And joy to make it known. The sov'reign of your heart proclaim, And bow before bib throne. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. -100 2 Behold your King, your Saviour, crown'd With glories all divine ; And tell the wond'ring nations round, How bright those glories shine. 3 Infinite pow'r and boundless grace, In him unite their ra} s ; You that have seen his ioveiy face, Can you forbear his praise ? 4 When in his earthly courts we view The beauties of our King ; We long to love as angels do, And wish like them to sing* J And shall we long and wish in vain ? Lord, teach our songs to j isc ! Thy love can anim;ite the strain, And bid it reach the skies. 6 O happv priod ! glorious day ! When heav'n and earth shall raise, W^ith all thfir pow'rs, the raptur'd lay, To celebrate thy praise. 100. 6. 4. Kingsbury* King,..nJlev. xv. 3. 1 T ET us awake our joys, -*— ^ Strike up with cheerful voice- Each creature sing ; Angels — begin the song. Mortals — the strain prolong,. In accents sweet and strong, " J.-sus is King." 2 Proclaim abroad his name, Tell of his -natchless fame— What wonders done ; Shout thro' hell's dark profound ; Let the whole earth resound, 'Till the high heav'ns rebound f " The victVv's won." 101 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 3 He vanquish'd sin and hell, And the inst loe vviil quell j IVIourners rejoice^! His dying love adore, Praise hiin now r.nis'd in pow'r, And (riumph evernnore, Widi a glad voice. 4 All hail the glorious day. When thro' the heav'nly way Lo, he sliall come ! Wl-iile tliey who pierc'd him wail, His promise shall not fail, Saints, see your King prevail ; Come, dear Lord, come ! HaL 101. C. M. Iloskins. Lamb of God...,]o\-\u i. 29. 1 Q INNERS, behold the Lamb of God ^ Who takes away our guilt ; Look to the precious, priceless blood, That Jews and Gentiles spilt. 2 From heav*n he came to seek and save, Lea\ang his blest abode : To ransom us himself he gave ; Behold the Lamb of God. 3 He came to take the sinner*s place^ And shed his precious blood ; Let Adam's guilty, ruin'd race Behold the Lamb of God. 4 Sinners, to Jesus then draw near. Invited by his word ; The chief of sinners need not fear j Behold the Lamb of God. 3 Backsliders, too, the Saviour calls, And washes in his blood ; Arise, return from grievous falls y Behold the Lamb of God. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 102 6 In ev'ry state, and time, and place, Nought plead but Jesu's blood i 'Hovrever wretched be your case, Behold the Lamb of God. 7" Spirit of Grace, to us apply Immanuel's precious blood, That we may, with thy saints on highj Behold the Lamb of God, 102. 6. 4. HilPs'CoL Lamb., ..Rev. v. 12. 1 r^ LORY to God on high : ^J Let heav'n and earth reply^ Praise ye his name ! His love and grace adore. Who all our sorrows bore; And sing for evermore. Worthy the Lamb. 2 All they around the throne Cheerfully join in one, Praising his name : We, who have felt his blood. Sealing our peace with God, Sound his dear name abroad, Worthy the Lamb. -5 Join, all ye ransom'd race. Our Lord and God to bless j Praise ye his tjame : In him v/e will rejoice. And make a jo) ful noise, Shouting with heart and voice <> Worthy the Lamb. 4 What tbo' we change our place. Yet we shall never cease Praising his name * To him our songs we brings-* Hail him our g! amicus King, And, without ceasing, sing Worihy the Lamb. 103 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 103. L. M. Steele. Life. ,„]ohv\ xiv. 19. 1 T X Then sins and fears prevailing rise, V \ And fainting hope almost expires, Jesus, to thee I lift mine eyes — To thee I breathe my soul's desires. 2 Art thou not mine, my living L' rd I And can my hope, my comfort die, Fix'd on thy everlasting word — That word which built the earth and sky ? 0 If my immortal Saviour lives. Then my immortal life is sure; His word a firm foundation gives j Here let me build, and rest secure. 4 Here let my faith unshtiVer dwell ; Immoveable the promise slatKls ; Nor all the pou'rs of t-i^rth or hell Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands. 5 Here, O mv soul, thy trust repose ! If Jesus is for ever mine. Not death itself, that last of foes_, Shall break a union so divine. 104. L. M. Iloshlns. 7J^/i^.,. Isaiah ix. 2....2 Cor. iv. 6. 1 r^ RR AT Light of life, ihou nature's Lord, ^^ Bring light from diuknes i by thy word ; Shine in our hearts, in mercy shine, I'o give the light of truth divine. 2 Light of our souls ! thyself reveal ; Thv povv'r and presence let us ft el ; And know and see the wond'rous things Conceal'd from prophets, priests, and kings. 3 In the dear fiice of Christ our God, His righteousness and pitrd'ning blood, May we behold our all in all, And at hie feet of mercy fall. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 105 4 There thy perfections shine nnost bright ; May we behold them with delight ; And see how justice, truth, and grace Unite, and smile in Jesu's face. 5 Great son of righteousness ! arise — ■ Open our long benighted eyes ; Shine, Jesus, shine from day to day^ 'Till all that's dark be done away. 105. L. M. 3fedley. Living Stone.'.. .1 Pet. ii. 4. 1 /'^OME, happy souls, who know the Lord....- ^^ Who love and trust his sacred word j With songs of praise address his throne^ And Jesus sing, the living stone. 2 Chosen of God, and precious too Is he, in each believer's view : Built upon him, and 'stablish'd here, They all as living stones appear. 3 Here the great builder, God, will raise A house, a temple, for his praise j Here gospel sacrifices claim Acceptance, thro* the Saviour's name. 4 View the vast building... .see it rise ; The work how strong, the plan how wise ! Beauty and grandeur all divine. Throughout the whole resplendent shine. {5 Where'er I cast my eyes abroad, I see the labors of a God ; And thro' the whole there's not a stone But cost the builder's heart a groan.] G Soon shall the top-stone forth be brought, To crown the work his love has wrought ; And to the praise of sov'reign grace, Shall loud hosannas fill the place. 7 Jesus, I fly alone to thee ; A living stone O may I be, K 106 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST With which thou wilt this building raise, A glorious structure to thy praise. 106. L. M. Medley. Loving-kindness. ..Asdksih Ixiii. 7.. ..Psalm Ixiiu 3. 1 A WAKE, my soul, in joyful lays, -*-^ And sing thy great Redeemer's praise'^ He justly claims a song from me, His loving-kindness, O how free ! 2 He saw ine ruin'd by the fall. Yet lov'd me notwithstanding all^ He sav'd me from my lost estate. His loving-kindness, O how great! 3 Tho* numerous hosts of mighty foes, Tho' earth and hell my way oppose; He safely leads my soul along, His loving-kindness, O how strong? 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gathered thick and thunder'd loud^ He near my soul has always stood. His loving-kindness, O how good! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Jtsus to d( pnrt ; But tho' Thave him oft forgot. His laving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale—- Soon all my mortal pow'rs must fail; O may my last expiring breach His loving-kindness sing in death ! .7 Then let me mount and soar away I'o the bright world of endless day; And sing, with rapture and surfjisCj liis loving-kirdness in the skies. tor. L. M. Kent. This Man shall be the I eace, £?\'....Micah v. &, 1 py.ACE, by his cross, hath Jtsus made^ X Ihe church's everlasting head : ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 108 0*er hell and sin, hath victVy won. And with a shout to glory gon-e. 2 Then why, dejected saint, dost thou Thy sorrows nurse, thy head thus bow ? Eternal truth declares to thee This glorious Man thy peace shall be. 3 When' o'er thy head the billows roll. And shades of sin obscure thy soul ; When thou canst no delivVance see, Yet still this Man thy peace shall be. 4 In tribulation's thorny maze. Or on the n:\ount of sov'reign gra<:e, Or in the fire, or thro' the sea. This glorious Man thy peace shall be, 5 Yea, when thine eye of faith is dim, Rest thou thy all alone on him : And at his footstool bow the knee, And Israel's God thy peace shall be, 108. C. M. CennicL 3Ic'lch!sedec.,»,}itb. v. 6» % nPHOU dear Redeemer...,dying Lanctb? r' ^ 1 love to hear of thee j No music's like thy charming name, Nor half so sweet can be. HaR 2 O may I ever hear thy voice In mercy to me speak ; And in my priest will I rejoice. Thou great Melchisedec. 2t My Jesus shall be still my theme^ While on this earth I stay ; ril sing my Jesu's lovely name, When all things else decay. ■4 When I appear in yonder cloud, With all his favorM throng ; Then will I sing more sweet, more Ic^J, And Christ shall be my song,. Half 109 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 109. 7s. rr— .Ulelchlsedec... Gen. xiv. 18, 19....Heb. vii. IT. 1 1^ INCi cf Salem, bless my soul ! Jl^.. Make a wounded sinner whole I King of rigliteousness and peace^ Let not thy sweet visits cease ! 2 Come, refresh this soul of mine With thy sacred bread and wine ! All thy love to me unfold, Half of which cannot be told. 0 Hail ! Melchisedec divine ! Thou, great High-priest, shaltbe mine ; All my powVs before thee fall- Take not tithe, but take them all. 110. C. M. Bec/^'s Col. Me'fsengcr of the Cove?2ant....Ma\, iii. 1* 1 TESUS, commission'd from above, J Descends to men below ; /ind shews from whence the springs of love In endless currents flow. 2 He, whom the boundless heaven adores, Whom angels long to see, Quitted with joy those blissful shores^ Ambassador to me I [3 To me, a worm, a sinful clod, A rebel all forlorn — A foe, a traitor to my God, And of a traitor born ;] 4 To me, who never sought his grace, Who mock'cl his sacred word ; Wlio never knew or lov'd his face, And all his will abhor'd ; 5 To me, who could not even praise. When his kind heart I knew ; But sought a thousand devious ways^ Rather than keep the true. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, 111 6 Yet this redeeming angel came, So vile a worm to bless ; He took with gladness all my shame, And gave his righteousness. 7 O, that my languid heart might glow With ardour all divine, And for more love than seraphs know, Like burning seraphs shine ! 111. L. M. Needham. Messiah. ..,Gcn. xlix. 10..., Dan. ix. 26....Hag. ii. 9, 1 /^ LORY to God, who reigns above, ^-^ Who dwells in light, whose name is love"; Ye saints and angels, if ye can, Declare the love of God to man ! 2 O, what can more his love commend. Than his dear only Son to send ? That man, condemn'd to die, might liv^f, And God be glorious to forgive ! [3 Messiah's come — with joy behold The days by prophets long foretold ; Judah, thy royal sceptre's broke. And time still proves what Jacob spol^e. 4f Daniel, thy weeks are all expir*d. The time prophetic seals required ; Cut off for sijis, hilt not his own, Thy Prince IMessiah did atone. S Thy famous temple, Solomon, Is by the latter far out-shone ; It v/anted not thy glitt'ring store-— Messiah's presence grac'd it morej € W> see the prophecies fulfill'd In Jesus, that most wond'rous child : His birth, his life, his death, combine To prove his character divine, 'f Jesus, thy gospel firmly stands, A blessing to these favour'd lands ; K 3 112 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST No infidel shall be our dread. Since thou art risen from the dead. 112. L. M. Medley. 3Iorning'Star.,„'Rtv . xxii. 16. [iT X TTrH joy, ye saints, attend, and raise V V Your voices in harmonious praise; Blest Spirit, ev'ry heart prepare, To sing the bright, the Morning- star.] 2 In glory bright the Saviour reigns, And endless grandeur there sustains ; We view his beams, and from afar Hail him the bright, the Morning-star. 3 Blest Star ! where'er his lustre shines, He all the soul with grace refines ; And makes each happy saint declare, He is the bright, the Morning-star. 4 Sweet Star ! his infiuence is divine ; Life, peace, and joy, attending shine ; Death, heil, and sin, before him flee : The bright, the Morning-star is he. 5 Great Star ! in whom salvation dwells, His beam the thickest cloud dispels ; 'I'he grossest darkness flies afar, Before this bright, this Morning-star. 6 Most glorious Star \ be thou our guide^ Nor from our souls thy splendor hide ; Let nothing thy sweet beams debar. Thou only bright and Morning-star. 7 Eternal Star ! our songs shall rise. When we shall meet thee in the skies ; And, in eternal anthems, tliere Praise ihee, die bright, the Morning-star* j'-i 113. L. M. Medleij. One (king ?iec:(/fiil.»..Lukii x. 42. BUS, engrave it on my heart, lat thou the one thimr needful art I ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 114 I could from all things parted be, But never, never, Lord, from thee J 2 Needful art thou to make me live ; Needful art thou all grace to give ; Needful to guide me lest I stray j Needful to help me ev'ry day. 3 Needful is thy most precious blood ; Needful is thy correcting rod ; Needful is thy indulgent care ; Needful thy all-prevailing pray'r; 4 Needful thv presence, dearest Lord, True peace and comfort to afford ; Needful thy promise to impart Fresh life and vigor to my heart ; 5 Needful art thou to be my stay Thro' all life*s dark and thorny way ^ Nor less in death thou'lt needful be. When I yield up my soul to thee. 6 Needful art thou to raise my dust In shining glory v/ith the just ; Needful when I in heav'n appear, To crown, and to present me there. [r Needful art thou, my Lord, my love, To tune my golden harp above ; Needful art thou, my God, my king, While to eternity I sing.] 8 Then shall my soul, with joy supremCj Dwell on the dear delightful theme, Gloiy and praise be ever his, The one thing needful Jesus is ! 114. L. M. Kent. Paschal Lamb.,.,^x. xii. 3 — 13. 1 '^ i 'HE Paschal Lamb which Israel slew, * Ye seed of Jacob, speaks to you — Holds Jesus forth from blemish free. Whose blood's a peaceful sign to thee* ns CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 2 I' sprinkled o'er thy conscience now, How greatly lov*d and blest art thou ; Thousands there are who never see 1 his peaceful sign made known to thee# 3 Made known to whom ? to those approv'd'^ God's own elect, in Christ bclov'd ; They, only they, are led to see 1 his peaceful sign made kowa to thee. 4 Then why, my soul, shouldst thou despair^ And doubt thy Saviour's constant care? Torn from himself thou canst not be ; His blood's a peaceful sign to thee. 3 And when thy God shall bid thee rise To join the chorus of the skies. This thy support in death shall be — His blood's a peaceful sign to thee. 115. CM. Steele. Penrl of great PWce'....Matt. xiii. 4^ 1 "VT'E glitt'ring toys of earth, adieu, -*■ A nobler choice be mine ; A real prize attracts my view—* A treasure all divine. Be gone, unworthy of my cares, Ye specious bates of sense ; Inestimable worth appears. The pearl of price immense! [S Jesus, to multitudes unknov/n— »» O name divinely sweet ! Jesus, in thee, in thee alone, Wealth, honor, pleasure, meet.] 4 Should both the Indies, at my call, Their boasted stores resign. With joy I would renounce them all, For leave to call thee mine. 5 Should earth's vain treasures all deparj^ Of this dear gift possest, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 116 * I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be forever blest. 6 Dear Sov'reign of my soul's desires. Thy love is bliss divine ; Accept the praise that grace inspires, Since I can call thee mine I 116. CM. Mason, Pearl of great >Prz*c^....Matt. xiii. 46. 1 I'VE found the pearl of greatest price ; i- My heart exults for joy ; And sing I nnust.»..a Christ I have— O what a Christ have I ! 2 Christ is my father and my friend, My brother and my love ; My head, my hope, my counsellor,^ My advocate above. 3 My Christ, he is the heav'n of heav'n j. My Christ what shall I call ? My Christ is firs^, my Christ is lastp. My Christ is all in all. 117. L. M. Steele, Great Physician,,,.}QY, viii. 22. 1 "pXEEP are the woun«'ls which sin has made^ -L/ Where shall the sinner find a cure I In vain, alas, is nature's aid ; The work exceeds all nature's pow'r. 2 Sin, like a raging fever, reigns With fcital strength in ev'ry part; The dire contagion fills the veins. And spreads its poison to the heart. 3 And can no sov'reign balm be found I And is no kind Physician nigh. To ease the pain, and heal the wound, Ere life and hope forever fly I 4 There is a j^rent Physician near ; Look up, O fainting soul, and live j 113 CHARACTERS OF CHRISt See, in his heav'nly smiles, appear Such ease as nature cannot give ! 5 See, in the Saviour's dying blood, Life, health, and bliss abundant flow ! 'Tis only this dear, sacred flood Can ease thy pain and heal thy woe. 118. C. M. Beck's Col, Physician.., .MatU iv. 24. 1 TESUS, since thou are still to-dayy J As yesterday the same ; Present to heal, in me display The virtue of thy name, 2 Since thou delightest still to dd Thy needy creatures good, On me, that I thy praise may she\i>^ Be all thy wonders shew'd. Lepvr....Mark i. 40, 41. $ Now, Lord, to whom for help I calli^ Thy miracles repeat ! With pitying eye, behold me fall, A Igper at thy feet. ^ Loathsome and vile, and self-abhorr'c^ I sink beneath my sin ; But, if thou wilt, a gracious word Of thine can make me clean. Deaf and dumb,.,. 'Mark vii. 37. 5 Thou seest me deaf to thy commands. Open, O Lord, mine ear ; Bid me stretch out my withered hands^ To thee in humble pray'r. © Silent, alas ! thou know'st how long: JNIy voice I cannot raise ; But, O, when thou shalt loose my tongue^ The dumb shall sing thy praise* 4LPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 119 Zam^....John v. 2— 4* t Lame, at the pool I still am seen^ .Waiting to find relief ^. While many others venture in. And wash away their grief. :8 Now speak my mind, my conscience sound| And then my strength employ ; Like as the hart, my soul shall bound-i* The lame shall leap for joy. Blind.,. .Matt, xx. 50 — 34. 9 If thou, my God, art passing by,, O let me find thee near ; Jesus, in mercy hear my cry, *' Thou Son of David, hear.'' 10 See, I am waiting in thy way, For thee, the heav'nly light; Command me to be brought, and say, *' Sinner, receive thy sight.'* Pos.i>es6'ed,..,'LukQ viii. 25^ 36. '»il Cast out thy foes, and let them still To thy great name sul^mit ; Clothe with thv righteousness, and heal. And place me at .thy feet. A2 From sin, the guilt, the pow'r, the paiq, Thou wilt release my soul ; Lord, I believe, and not in vain, JPor thou will make me vvhule« .119. C. M. Kent. P'iiJ.sidans„,.M:nk v. 25 — 34. 1 "VT^^ sin. sit k souls, dismiss your fears«»~ -A. 1 he haic, the lame, the blind : C'me, t(;uch the garment Jesus wears-^ Your heaiing there }ou*ii find. 2 SurroLirded u ith ten thousand cares, And sad bejond degree : 120 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST Yet in this garment Jesus wears, There *s healing still for thee. 3 Come stretch the wither'd hand to day. For Christ is passing by ; Your case admits of no delay, Unless ye touch, ye die. ^ One touch of*this celestial robe Speaks pardon to the soul ; When sins more ponderous than the globe Across the conscience roll. § Thro' ev'ry crowd to Jesus press When sin torn^ents the mind ; Peace, pard'ning blood, and righteousness. In his dear name you'll find. 120. C. M. Anon. J^hysidan^ or tlic Leper healed. ,..'M.?iXX. viii. 2, S. 1 TESUS, my dreadful leprosy J Oppresses me with grief ; Here at thy feet I prostrate fall For pity and relief. ■'2, I am unholy and unclean. Apply thy grace to me ; For thou art able, if thou wilt, To heal my leprosy. 3 Compassion moves his tender heart, And, with a gracious word. He speaks, " 1 will," — and with a touch The leprous Jew restor'd. 4 Ye leprous souls, to Jesus come, With sin, a worse disease ; ^Tis he can heal your nialadies. And give your conscience ease. ^ He can, by his Almighty grace. Heal each poor Itprous soul; Come, guiltv, fihby, as ^ou are, And he will make you whole. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 121 121. C. M. Iloskim. .Pilots or Saint's Safety in Death.,,, Acts xxvii. 44. 1 "XT ONE that embark at God's command X^ For heav'n can e'er be lost : All safe escape to Canaan's land, However tempest-toss'd. 2 Tho' winds may blow, and storms arise, And rocks and sands appear ; The Saviour to his people flies, And bids them not to fear. 5 Tho' seeming on destruction's brink While the dread tempests roar ; However toss*d, they shall not sink. But safely reach the shore. 4 Tho' neither sun nor stars appear For many days in sight j Trust in the Lord, be of good cheer, And he shall guide you right. 5 Then let the saints in God confide, And on his promise rest; They shall the storm.s of life outride- And be forever blest. 122. 148th. Huntingdon's CoJ, PiIot.,„'LukQ viii. 22. 1 TESUS, at thy command, J I launch into the deep, And leave ray native land, Where sin lulls all asleep: For thee I fain would all resign. And sail to Heav'n with thee and thine. [2 What tho* the seas are broad? What iho' the waves are strong r What tho* tempestuous storms Distress me all along ? Yet what are seas or stormy wind, Compar'd to Christ, the sinner's friend ?] L 123 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 3 Christ is my pilot wise .; My compass is his word; My soul each storm defies. While I hav^e such a Lord ! I trust his faithfulness and pow'r, To save me in the trying hour. 4 Tho* rocks and quicksands deep Thro' all my passage lie, Yet Christ shall safely keep, And guide me with his eye: How can I sink with such a prop, That bears the world and all things up ! ^ By faith I see the land, The port of endless rest ; My soul, thy sails expand, And fly to Jesu's breast ! O .i!jiay I reach the heav'nly shore. Where winds and waves distress no more! 6 Whene'er becalm'd I lie, And all my storms subside; Then to my succor fly. And keep me near thy side : For more the treachVous calm I dread. Than tempests bursting o*er my head,, 7 Come, heav'nly wind, and blow A prosp'rous gale of grace, To waft me from below, To heav'n, my destin'd place ; Then, in full sail,iiiy port Fll find, And leave the world and sin behind ! 123. 148th. Bcden, Great High'Prie,^t.,,Mvh, vii. 25. t /^UR great High-Pricst we sing, ^^ His d\ing love adore ; W f hai! our rising king W ho lives for evermore. He only can our wants reliine, And sinners to the utmost savco ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 124 2 Why then induigti despair, Tho' sunk in deepest guilt ? We hear his voice declare, For such his blood was spilt": In his dear hands my soul I leave^ For he can to the utmost save. 3 Believing souls, rejoice ! On Jesu's grace depend ; The objects of his choice. He loves you to the end : With holy boldness dare believe. Your Lord will to the utmost save. 124. 148th. Kent. Great High PriesL,.,Ex, xxviil. 29..,.Heb. h:. 11,12.. ■ 1 O EHOLD the holy place, -■—I With Aaron entering in, To make for Israel's race A sacrifice for sin : In him the type of Jesus see, Who trod the holy place for the€» [2 Without a victim slain, As constant as the day, None could remission gain, ^ No sins were put away : Here, in the gospel myst'ry, see How Christ should set the guilty free.] 3 Ere on the bloody tree The sinner's debts he paid, Slain in the great decree, He stood the covenant head, 'Till that divine illustrious day, When sin by him was borne away. 4 While he expiring hung. The blood-bought throng on high, In loud hosannas sung " Redemption s now brought nigh :" They went to heav'n to rest with God-j Upocc the credit of his bloods [25 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 5 Plis sacrifice to God Hath pleasM the father well; The odours of his blood Afford a fragrant smell: PerfumM with this liis saints shall I'ise- To realms of bliss beyond the skies» 125. L. M. Gihbom. A^^//z.9a;?i,... Isaiah Ixi. 2. 1 '^ T COME," the great Redeemer cries^ -S- '^ A year of freedom to declare ; ^^ From debts and bondage to discharge, "■ And Jews and Greeks the grace shall share* 2 " A day of veng'ance I proclaim, " But not on man the storm shall fall ; *' On me its thunders shall descend, ^' JMy slrenglh, my love sustain them all.** 3 Stupendous favor! matchless grace! Jesus has d\^d that we might live — Not worlds below, nor worlds above, Could so divine a ransom give. 4 To him who lov^d our ruin'd race, And for oar lives laid down his own^ Let songs of jo^'ful praises rise, Sublime, eternal as his throne, 126. C. M. Medkij. Mif Record is on h2gh„„]ob xvi. 19. 1 l\/rV soul, arise ! shake off thy fears,. IV Jl And wipe thy sorrows dry ; Jesus in heav*n thy witness bears, Thy record is on high. 2 Above this world of sins and pains, Beyond the glitt'ring sky. My witness still in heav'n remains— My record is on high. 3 Cheerful I'll bow to all his will, And at his footstool lie ; ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 127 My witness lives in heav'n, and still My record is on high. 4 Behold, my soul, vvhate'er betides, Thou shalt not, canst not die ; My witness still in heav'n abides — My record is on high. 5 Thus while I sing of Christ, my Lord, And angels* harps outvie. My witness lives in heav'n ador'd— - My record is on high. 127. L. M. Medley. Iknoiv that my Redeemer liveth,.,, Job xix. 2a. 1 T 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 triumphant from the grave^ He lives eternally to save. He lives ail glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high.] 3 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. 4 He lives to grant me rkh supply. He lives to guide me with his eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 5 He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to stop and wipe my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart. 6 He lives my kind, wise, heav'nly friend, He lives and loves me to the end. He lives, and while he lives ill sing, He lives my prophet, priest, and kir.fr^ L 2 128 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 7 He lives, and grants me daily breath, He lives, and I shall conquer death, He lives my mansion to prepare. He lives to bring me safely there. 8 He lives, all glory to his name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same ; 0 the sweet joy this sentence gives,- 1 know that my Redeemer lives! 128. L. M. Kent. Praise to the Redee7net\,,*L,tv, xvi. 9 — 22. 1 /^ THAT I had a seraph's fire, \J His rapt'rous song and golden lyre, To chant the love and grace supreme, Rev^eal'd as in the gospel scheme. 2 Here's pardon for transgressions past — It matters not hov/ black their cast ; And, O my soul, with wonder view. For sins to come, here's pardon too. 3 When Jesus dy'd, their debts were paid, Whose sin lay on this Scape-Goat's head ; Was to the trackless desert drove. And buried in eternal love. 4 In this abyss of love profound, Wn-en sought for they shall not be found ; Hid from Jehovah's piercing eye, There, in oi)Iivion's shades, they lie. 5 The nation thus redeem'd from sin, Were chosen, lov'd, and blest in him ; And while he lives, they ne'er shall die. For they are his by cov'nant-tie. 129. C. jM. Steele. Praise to the Redeemer..,.! Pet. iii. 18. 1 '' I "O our Redeemer's glorious name A Awake the sacred song ! O may his love^ (immortal flame), Tune ev'ry heart and tongue. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. ISO 2 His love, v/hat mortal thought can reach ? What mortal tongue display ? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left his radiant throne on high — Left the bright realms of bliss. And came to earth to bleed and die ! Was ever love like this ? 4 He took the dying traitor's place. And sufier'd in his stead ; For man, (O miracle of grace !) For man the Saviour bled ! 5 Dear Lord, what heav'nly wonders dwell In thy atoning blood ! By this are sinners snatch'd from hell, And rebels brought to God. 6 O may the sweet, the blissful theme. Fill evVy heart and tongue ; 'Till strangers love thy charming name. And join the sacred song. 13a C M. Meyer's Col Redeemer^ or Jesus seen of Angels,,*.! Tim. ili. 16» 1 T^EYOND the glittVing, starry skies, -*-^ Far as th' eternal hills, There, in the boundless worlds of light, Our dear Redeemer dwells. 2 Legions of angels round his throne In coundess armies shine ; At his right hand, with golden harps, They offer songs divine. 3 " Hail, glorious Prince of peace/' they cry., " Whose unexampled love " MovM thee to quit those glorious realms, *' And royalties above. ^ 4 Thro* all his travels here below, They did his steps attend j 131 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST Oft wondVing how, or where, at last, This mvstic scene would end! B They saw his heart transfixM with wounds^ And view'd the crimson gore ; They saw him break the bars of death, Which none e'er broke before. 6 They brought his chariot from above, To bear him to his throne ; Clapp'd their triumphant wings, and crv'd^ '^ The glorious work is done.*' J31. 8s. Francis, Praise to the Redeemer* 1 A/TY gracious Redeemer I love ! ^^ His praises aloud I'll proclaimf, And join with the armies above, To shout his adorable name^ 2 To gaze on his glories divine^ Shall be my eternal employ, And feel thenci incessantly shine, My boundless ineffable jo}-. He freel}' redeem d, with his blood,. jMy soul from the confines of hell. To live on the smiles of my God, And in his sweet presence to dwell. 4 Ye palaces, sceptres, and crowns, Your pride with disdain I sur\ey ; Your pomps are but shadows and sound^g^ And pass in a moment away. 5 The crown that mv Saviour bestows. Yon permanent sun shall outshine ; My joy everlastingly flows — My God, my Redeemer, is mine. 132. rs. Cojujer's Col. Refuge froin the stGrfn„..Dcuu xxxiii. 2r* 1 TESUS, lover of my soul, J Let me to thy bosom ii/ i ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 133 While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high ! 2 Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past ; Sufe into the haven guide j 0 receive my soul at last! 3 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone-— Still support and comfort me ! 4 All my trust on thee is stay'd ; All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 5 Thou, O Christ, art all I want ; Boundless love in thee I find ; Raise the fallen, cheer the fainf, .Heal the sick, and lead the bliiid, 6 Just and holy is thy name, 1 am all unrighteousness ; Vile and full of sin I am— Thou art full of truth and grace« r Plenteous grace with thee is found.. »• Grace to pardon all my sin ; Let the healing streams abound ^ Let me feel them flow within. 8 Thou of life the fountain art j Freely let me take of thee ; Spring thou up within my heart—' Rise to all eternity ! 133. 8s. 3IaxxuelL Riches of Christ, .,.Eph, iii. 8. 1 T TOW shall I my Saviour set forth I Xn. How shall I his beauties declare ? O hov/ shall [ speak of his worth, Or what his chief dignities are ? 134 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 2 His angc^ls can never express, Nor saints, who sit nearest his throne,, How rich are his treasures of grace ; O no ! 'tis a myst'ry unknown. 3 In him all the fullness of God For ever transctadentU shines ; The Father's anointed he stood To finish his glorious designs. 4 Tiio' once he was nail'd to the cress, Vile rebels fast-bound to set free, Hjs glory sustained no loss ; Eternal his kingdom shall beV 5 O sinners, believe and adore The Saviour so rich to redeem ! No creature can ever explore The treasures of goodness in him, 6 He riches has ever in store, And treasures that never can waste : Here's pardon. ..here's grace, yea, and more— » Here's glory eternal at last. 134. L. M. TFesIeif. tord our Righteousness**, .\s7{, xi'. . 24....Jer. xxiii. 6» 1 TESUS, thy blood and righteousness J My beauty are, m\' glorious dress ; 'Midst flaming worlds in these array'4, With joy shall I lift up my Iwiad. 3 When from the dust of death I rise,- To claim my mansion in the skies, K'en then shall this be all my plea- Jesus hath liv'd- and dy'd for roe. 3 Bold shall I stand in that great day, For who aught to my charge shall lay J Fully, thro' thee, absolv'd I am From sin's tremendous curse and shamco 4 Thus Abraham, the friend of God, Thus all the armies bought with blood. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 1S5 Siviour of sinners thee p>'oclaim, Sinners, of whom the chief I am. 5 This spotless robe the same appears When ruin'd nature sinks in years ; No age can change its glorious hue, The robe of Christ is ever new. 6 O let the dead now hear thy voice, Now bid thy banish'd ones rejoice ; Their beauty this, their glorious dressy Jesus, the Lord our Righteousness. 135. L. M. Nexvton, That Rock was Christ.,.^EK, xvii. 6....1 Cor. x. 4. 1 T^f HEN Israelis tribes were parch'd with thirst, V V Forth from the rock the waters burst ; And, all their future journey thro', Yielded them drink and comfort too^ •2 In Moses' rod a type they saw ■Of his severe and fir'y law ; The smitten rock prefigur'd him, From whose pierc'd side all blessings strean^o ^ But ah ' the tvpes vvere all too faint, ii'iz sorrows or his worth to paint ; S'ight v^^as the stroke of Moses' rod, B It he endur'd the wrath of God. 4- Their outward rock could feel no pain, B'lt ours was wounded, bruis'd, and slain ; Thill ro'V gave but a wat'rv flood. Bur Jes's pour*d forth streams of blood. 5 Th^ eitrth is like their wilderness, A land of drought and sore distress ; Wi-hoii^ ont- stream, from pole to pole. To satisfy a thirsty soul. ,6 Bat let the Saviour's praise resound ; In him refrt-shinj^ streams are found ; "Whirh pardon, strength, and comfort give, Arjii,:hirsty sinners drink, and live. 136 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 136. lis. Bennett, Lead me to the Rock that is higher than /....Ps. Ixi. % [1 /^ONVINC^D as a sinner, to Jesus I come, ^^-^ Inform'd by the gospel for such there is room ; Overwhelnn'd with sorrow for sin will I cry, Lead me to the rock that is higher than 1 ! 2 When tempted by satan my Saviour to leave, Who sets forth religion as meant to deceive, I'll claim my relation to Jesus on high — The rock of salvation that's higher than I ! 3 When God from my soul shall his presence remove. To try by his absence the strength of my love, I'll rest on the promise of Jesus, and try The force of that rock which is higher than I ! 4 When sorely afflicted, and ready to faint. Before my Redeemer 1*11 spread my complaint ; 'Midst storms and distresses my soul shall rely On Jesus, the rock that is higher than I !] 5 When weak and encompass'd with numberless foes, Attempting my happiness here to oppose, I'll look to the Saviour of sinners, and cry. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I ! [6 When I my poor feelings with others compare, And learn from reflection what mercies I share ! My backsliding heart is constrain'd to reply, Lead me to the rock that is higher than I ! ■7 When judgments, O Lord, are abroad in the land, And merited veng'ance descends from thy hand ! 0'erwheliii*d with the sight, for protection 1*11 fly, And hide in the rock that is higher than I !] 8 When summon'd by death before God to appear, Thy free-grace supporting, I'll yield without fear ! Most gladly I'U venture with Jesus on high, To enter the rock that is higher than I ! 9 'Tis there, with the chosen of Jesus, I long To dwell, and eternally join in the song Of praising and lilessing, with angels on l^igh, Christ Jesus, die rock, that is higher than 1 ! i ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 137 ISr. L. M. Medley, Christ the Root and Offspring- ofI)av2d,„.Rev» xxii. 16. 1 A LL hail, thou great Immanuel ! JTjl Thy love, thy glory, v/ho can tell t Angels, and all the heav'nly host, Are in the boundless prospect lost. [2 Mortals, with reverential songs, Take this dear name upon your tongues ; With holy fear attempt his praise, In solemn, yet triumphant, lays.] 3 Among a thousand forms of love, In which he shines and smiles above. This with peculiar joy we view, He's David's root and offspring too. 4 There Jesus, in the glorious plan, Shines, the great God, the wond*rous man ! As God, the root of all our bliss. As man, the branch of righteousness. 5 All hail, thou dear redeeming Lord ! All hail, thou co-es'^ential word ! Ail hail, thou root and branch divine ! All hail, and be the glory thine ! 138. L. M. Wheeler, lam the Rose of Sharon. ,.,OAnU li. 1. 1 OEE, from the vineyard Jesus comes, ^ Bringing his spice and rich perfumes > When shades of night my eye-lids close, Sweet is the smell of Sharon's Rose, 2 His beauty's white with lovely grace, When thro' the garden him I trace ; *Tis by the sweet perfumes which flow That I the Rose of Sharon know. 3 If him I trace to Calvary, And see him hang, and bleed, and die^ I view the wound that open'd wide, The Rose of Sharon's pierced side. M 139 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 4 Of matchless love my soul can tell ; He hath redeem'd my soul from hell ; His wounds pour'd out a double flood — The Rose of Sharon's red with blood. 5 When I am numbered with the dead. And my remains in dust are laid ; My grave has no malignant air ; The Rose of Sharon rested there. 6 When the last trumpet loud shall sound. And wake my dust beneath the ground, I shall arise, rejoice to hear The Rose of Sharon is so near. 7 Then shall I with my God ascend, To dwell where pleasures never end ; Of Sharon's glories I shall sing, My Lord, my Saviour, and my King. 139. S. M. Anon, I am the Rose of Sharon.,».C2int. ii. 1. 1 TN Sharon's lovely Rose, -*- Immortal beauties shine ; Its sweet, refreshing fragrance shows Its origin divine. ;P How blooming and -how fair ! O may my happy breast This lovely Rose forever wear. And be supremely blest! 140. 112ih. Braekenhurijs CoL 6«w.so??.... Judges xvi. 26 — 30. 1 QAMSON the theatre overthrew, *^ And ihousar.ds at his death he slew » But lo ! our Sampson from the skies, A more triumphant coiiqu'ror dies; A nobler victory obtains. And heav'n for ail his Israel gains. 2 He, by th.e pnn^s of death opprest, With oul-sirctchM hands the pillars wreot. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 141 Compass'd with foes he bow'd his head.... For mercy, not for vengeance pras'd — L^tter'd his last expiring groan, And puliM th' infernal kingdom down. 3 The author dire of sin and death. He slew: by yielding up his breath ; The powVs of darkness he destroy 'd, And made their hellish boastings void j Dy'd With Pnilistians — bat arose Triumphant o'er his slaughter'd foes. 141. C. M. Sttele. 6<^Z/7"owr....John iv. 42. 1 ^ I 'HE Saviour ! O v/hat endless charms ^ Dwell in the blissful sound ! Its infiuence ev'ry fear disarms, And spreads sweet comfort round. 2 Here pardon, life, and joys divine. In rich effusion flov/, For guilty rebels lost in sin, And doom'd to endless woe. 3 Th' almighty former of the skies Stoop'd to our vile abode ; While angels view'd, with wond'ring eyes, And hail'd th' incarnate God. 4 O the rich depths of love divine, Of bliss, a boundless store ! Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine ; I cannot wish for more. B On thee alone my hope relies, Beneath thy cross I fall ; My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, My Saviour and my all. 142. C. M. Heginhothonu Good Shepherd.„.]o\\n x. 11. 1 T^O thee, my Shepherd and my Lord; -^ A grateful song I'll raise ; 143 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST O let the meanest of thy flock Attempt to speak thy praise. 2 Vain the attempt — what tongue can speak A subject so divine !..., Do justice 10 so vast a theme, And priiise a love hke thine. 3 Love that could bring thy willing feet From that blest world on high ! From thy great Father's dear embrace, To labor, bleed, and die ! 4 My life, my joy, my hope, I owe To this amazing love ; Ten thousand, thousand comforts here,. And nobler bliss above* 5 To thee my trembling spirit flies, With sin and grief opprest ; Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, And lulls my cares to rest. 6 Nay, should I walk thro' death's dark vale,, With double horrors spread, Thy rod would guide my doubtful steps, And guard my drooping head. 7 Lead on, dear Shepherd : led by thee, No evil shall I fear ; Soon shall I reach thy fold above^ And praise thee better there. 143. CM. Doddridge, Omnipotent Sheplierd.,..]ohr\ x. 29, 30. 1 TN one harmonious, cheerful song, JL Ye happy saints, combine ; Loud let it sound from ev'ry tongue, The Saviour is divine. 2 The least, the feeblest of the sheep To him the Father gave; Kind is his heart the charge to keep, And strong his arm to save. ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 144 3 That hand which heav'n and eiirth sustains, And bars the gates of hell, And rivets satan down in chains^ Shall guard his chosen well. 4 Now let th' infernal lion roar ; How vain his threats appear ! When he can match Jehovah's pow'r, I will begin to fear. 144. 7s. H'lWs Col Seeking the Shepherd^s little Flock„..CimU i. 7. 1 "^ I 'ELL me, Saviour, from above, -■' Dearest object of my love, Where thy litde flocks abide, Sheltered near thy bleeding side ? 2 Tell me. Shepherd all divine, Where I may my soul recline ? Where for refuge shall 1 fly. While the burning sun is high? 3 Wilt thou let me run astray, Mourning, grieving all the day I Wilt thou bear to see me rove, Seeking base and mortal love ? [4 Never had I sought thy name, Never felt the inward flame, Had not love first touch'd my heart, Giv'n the painful, pleasing smart.] 5 Didst thou leave thy glorious throne.... Put a mortal raiment on.... As a cursed victim die. For a wretch so vile as I ? 6 Turn, and claim me as thine own 5 Be my portion. Lord, alone ; Deign to hear a sinner's call ; Be my everlasting all. ]M 2 145 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 145. L. M. Hoskins. 1 i Strong hold., ,,Xech. ix. 12. m PRISONERS of sin and Satan toa, I The Saviour calls, he calls for you ; * Ye, who have sold yourselves for nought, Jesus your liberty hath bought. He came to set the captives free j He came to publish liberty ; To bind the broken-hearted up, And give despairing sinners hope. Pris'ners of hope, why will you die I Why from the only refuge fly I Jesus, our hiding place and tow'r, Invites the guilty and the poor. He came to comfort all that mourn j He sweetly says to sinners, turn ; Piis'ners of hope, his voice attend, Nor slight the calls of such a friend. The great Redeemer liv'd and dyM ^ The Prince of life wascrucif\*d ; He shed his own most precious blood To purchase captive souls to God. To this redeeming God be giv*n Immortal praise by earth and heav'n ; Pris'ners of hope, the Saviour bless^ And ev'ry hour his love confess. 146. L. M. n Sh'n of Rig-hteousnessr„.M7i]. iv. 2. GKEA'l Sun of righteousness, arise. And chase the darkness from mine eyes'^ New let thy beams of glory shine, And fill my soul with light divine. While in this world of sin I dwell. Defend ine from the povv'rs of hell ', Be thou a sim and shield to me, 'lill I shall dwell, my God, with theCi ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 147 147. L. M. E . Treasure,..,V row xxi. 20. 1 TESUS is all I wish or want ; J For him I pray, I thirst, I pant : Let others after earth aspire ; Christ is the treasure I desire. 2 Possessed of him, I wish no more ; He is an all-sufficient store ; To praise him all my pow'rs conspire ; Christ is the treasure I desire. 3 If he his smiling face but hide, My soul no comfort has beside ; Distrest, I after him inquire ; Christ is the treasure I desire. [4 And while my heart is rack'd with pain, Jesus appears and smiles again ; Why should my Saviour thus retire ? Christ is the treasure I desire.] 5 Come, humble souls, and view his charms j Take refuge in his saving arms ; And sing, while you his worth admire, Christ is the treasure I desire. 148. 148th. Hammond. Unchangeable, ...Hth, xiii. 8... .2 Tim. ii. 15. 1 f~\ MY distrustful heart, ^^ How small thy faith appears I But greater. Lord, thou art, Than all my doubts and fears : Did Jesus once upon me shine ? Then Jesus is forever mine. 2 Unchangeable his will, Whatever he my frame ; His loving heart is still Eternally the same : My soul thro' many changes goes, His love no variation knows. U9 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 3 Thou, Lord, wilt carry on, And perfectly perform The work thou hast begua In me, a shiful worm : 'Midst all my fears, and sin, and woCj Thy Spirit will not let me go. 4 The bowels of thy grace At first did freely move ; I still shall see thy face, And feel that God is love : My soul into thy arms I cast, I know I shall be sav'd at last ! 149. C, M. Topladij. Fi?2e....John XV. 1 — 5, 1 TESUS, immutably the same, J Thou true and living vine ; Around thy all-supporting stem My feeble arms I twine. 2 Quicken'd by thee, and kept alive, ' I flourish and bear fruit ; My life I from thy sap derive, My vigor from thy root. [3 Grafted in thee by grace alone, In growth I daily rise ; And springing up from thee, the vine, My top shall reach the skies.] 4 I can do nothing without thee ; My strength is wholly thine ; Wither'd and barren should I be If sever'd from the vine. 5 Upon my leaf, when parchM with heat. Refreshing dew shall drop ; The plant which thy right hand hath set, Shall ne*er be rooted up. 6 Each moment water 'd by thy care. And fenc'd with pow'r divine, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, 150 Fruit to eternal lite shall bear The feeblest branch of thine* 150. L. M. Cennkk, If7gh-way....ls:\vdh xxxv. 8 — 10. 1 TESUS, my ali, to heav'n is gone— i* J He whom I fix my hopes upon^ His track I see, and I'll pursue The narrow way 'illl him I view. 2 The way the holy prophet went, The road that leads from banishment) The king's high-way of holineso I'll go, for all his paths are peace. [3 No stranger shall proceed therein. No lover of the world and sin, No lion, no devouring care, No sin, nor sorrow shall be ther^» 4 No — nothing shall go up tliereon,^ But trav'iing sou's, and I am one ; Way-faring men, to Canaan bound, Shiul onlv in the way be found.] 5 This is the way I long have sought, And mourn'd because I found it not j My grief my burden long has been, Because 1 could not cease from sin. 6 The more I strove against its pow'r, I sinn'd and stumbled but the more ; 'Till late 1 heard my Saviour say, *' Come hither, soul, I am the way.'* 7 Lo! glad I come, and thou, blest Lamb, Shalt take me to thee as I am ; My sinful self to thee I give — ■ Nothing but love I shall receive. 8 Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found ; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, Aq He finds, who wisdom apprehends, A life begun that never ends : The tree of life divine she is, Set in the midst of Paradfse. o Happy the man who wisdom gains.... In whose obedient heart she reigns: He owns, and v/ill forever ovvn, "Wisdom, and Christ, and heav'n, are one. 154-. L. M. Hoskins, Wisdom Prov. viii. 19. i "\ X7ISDOM divine lifts up her voice ; ^ ^ Sinners, attend ! ye saints, rejoice ! Thus saith our condescending Lord ; (O iTiciy we hear his gracious v/ord.) 2 " Riches and honor both are mine ; " I am the tree of life divine ! " My excellence can ne'er be told ; ** My fruits are better far than gold ! 155 GOD THE SPIRIT. 3 " The finest gold cannot connpare " With riches that my children share ; " AU blessings do in me abound *' For those who have true wisdom founds 4) " Here peace and pardon richly flow ; " Here fruits immortal ever grow; " Here pleasure sweetens all the road, *' And safely leads us home to God ! 5 " Here's blood to wash away our sin, " And make the most polluted clean] '' Here is a robe by Jesus wrought, *' And as a gift to sinners brought. 6 " Come, sinners, then, to Christ apply ; " Come without money.,.. come and buy -; " Fair wisdom's dictates now receive, ** And in the Son of God believe." 7 Dear Lord, do thou our hearts incline To seek for riches so divine i Nor let us e'er contented be, 'Till we possess our all in thee* PRAYERS TO THE SPIRIT. 155. L. M. Toplady. A Propitious Gale longed for. 1 AT anchor laid, remote from home, --la. Toiling, I cry, " sweet Spirit, come! *' Celestial breeze, no longer stay, " But swell my sails, and speed my way \ ^ " Fain would I mount, fain would I glow, " And loose my cable from below ; '' But I can only spread my sail ; *' Thou, thou must breathe th' auspicious galeP 156. L. M. Scott. Imploring the return of God the Spirit,, .,% Cor. Iv. 6. 1 TjpOREVER shall my fainting soul, A O God, thy just displeasure mourn ; GOD THE SPIRIT. 157 Thv grieved Spirit, long withdrawn, Will he no more to me return I 3 Once I enjoy'd, O happy time ! The heart-felt visits of his grace ; Nor can a thousand varying scenes The sweet remembrance quite efface ! [3 Beneath his warming, quick'ning beams This icy rock dissolved away — New life diffus'd thro' all my powVs, And darkness yielded to the day.] 4 When justice wav*d his dreadful sword. And guilt and fear my soul opprest, He sprinkled o'er a Saviour's b!ood, And whisper'd pardon to my breast. [5 Cheer'd with these dawning rays of hope, He wing'd me to the throne of grace, With tears, and groans, and vv^restling pray'rs, To seek my heav'nly Fatiier*s face.] 6 Important Guest ! thrice happy soul, While honor'd with his blest abode ; But, ah! my sins, accursed things. Ye griev'd, ye chas'd away my God. 7 Great source of light and peace, return, Nor let me mourn and sigh in vain ; Conrie, re-possess this longing heart With all the graces of thy train. 8 This temple, hallow'd by thine hand. Once more be with thy presence blest i Here be thy grace anew displayed, And this thy everlasting rest. 157. L. M. Doddridge. Growing in Grace hij God the Spirit.. ..'2. Pet. iii. 18. 1 T>RAISE to thy name, eternal God, X For all the grace thou shed'st abroad; For all thine influence from above. To warm our souls with sacred love. N 15S GOD THE SPIRIT. 2 BJest be thy hand, which from the skies Brought down this plant of Paradise, And gave its heav'nly glories birth, To deck this wilderness of earth. 3 Unchanging sun, thy beams display. To drive the frosts and storms away; Make all thy potent virtues known, To cheer a plant so much thine own. 4 And thou, blest Spirit, deign to blow Fresh gales of heav'n on shrubs below j So shall they grow, and breathe abroad A fragrance grateful to our God. 158. S. M. Hart. Prayer to God the Spirit,,.. John xiv. 26. 1 /^OME, holy Spirit, come, ^-^ Let thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the sorrow from our minds...'. The darkness from our eyes. 2 Convince us of our sin ; Then lead to Jesu's blood ; And to our vvond'ring view reveal The secret love of God. B Revive our drooping faith ; Our doubts and fears remove. And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 4 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart.... To sanctify the soul.... To pour fresh life in ev'rj' part, And new-create the whole. fa If thou, ctlestial Dove, Thine influence v/ithdraw, What easy victims soon we fall To terror, sin, and law.] 6 Dwell, therefore, in our hearts 5 Our minds from bondage free ^ GOD THE SPIRIT. 159 Then shall we know, and praise, and love The Father, Son, and Thee. 159. L. M. Toplady. Praise to the Trirdiy, HAIL, Father ! hail, eternal Son ! Huilj sacred Spirit, Three in One ! Blessing and thanks, and pow^' divine, Thrice holy Lord, be ever thine ! TEE FOLLOJFI.VG GENERAL SUBJECTS Are alphabetically arranged, 160, L. M. Reece's Stl. AdoptiQn,„»'E\i\\. i. 5. 1 A LL the Lord's honor'd, chosen race, J. \ Adopted were by sovVeign grace i As view'd in Christ they ever stood The children of the living God. 2 The Lord eternally foresaw That they would break his holy law. And sink in guilt and deep disgrace, With all the train of Adam's race. 3 The Father's heart o'erflow'd with love, And sent down Jesus from above ; The Son pour'd out his precious blood, To bring the children back to God. 4 Under the sway of mighty grace They see their Father's shining face, Smiling a great salvation down On ev'ry dear, returning son. 5 Lord, may we all our sonship know^ As we by faith to Jesus go ; And, in believing, may we prove Our Father's rich, adopting lovei 161 ADOPTION. 161. 7s . Humphreys. Privileges of Adoption*...! John, ill. 1, 2. 1 "O LESSKD are the sons of God ; ^^ They are bought with Jesu's blood ; They are ransom'd from the grave- Life eternal tlity shall have. 2 God did love them in his son, Long before the world begun ; They the seal of this receive, When on Jesus they believe. 3 They are justify'd by grace ; They enjoy a solid peace- All their sins are wash'd away ; They shall stand in God's great day* [4 They produce the fruits of grace In the works of righteousness ; They are harmless, meek, and mild...o Holy, humble, undtfil'd.] 5 They are lights upon the earth.... Children of an heav'nly birth ; Born of God, they hate all sin ; God's pure seed remains within. G They have fellowship with God, Thro* the Mediator's blood ; One with God.... with Jesus one..... Glory is in them begun. 7 Tho* they suffer much on earth. Strangers to the worldling's mirth. Yet they have an inward joy.... Pleasures that can never cloy. 8 They alone are truly blest — Heirs of God — joint-heirs with Christ : With them numbered may I be, Here and in eternity. AFFLICTION. 162 -162, L. M, Steele. Jffl7ct!cn.».,V sa\m Ixxxviii. 1 /^ LORD, my life, my Saviour God, V^ Hear, while I spread my woes abroad— While day and night my mournful cries Before thy throne incessant rise. 2 Let thy indulgent, pitying ear Incline to my distressful pray'r ; With pain and grief my heart o'erflows, And o'er me soon the grave will close. 3 My strength is Iost....my life resigTi*d ; Among the dead my place assigned j Cut off from life ...from hope I lie ; Scarce are the slain more lost than L 4 Low in the grave my hopes are laid, And darkness spreads its deepest shade ; Thy dreadful wrath afflicts my soul ; Like whelming waves thy terrors roll. [o Far from these wretched eyes remov'd, Are all the friends whom once I lovM j They fly my sorrows, while I moan, Confin'd, unpityM, and alone.] 6 In vain to ease my hopeless woe, The streaming tears incessant flow ; To thee, O Lord, I breathe my cries. And stretch my hands, and lift my eyes-. 163. C. M. Stennett. Plead\ng rvith God under AffIiction,.*.'L.^m, iii. 39. 1 Wl ^^ should a living man complaia V V Oi^ deep distress within, Since ev'ry sigh and ev'ry paia Is but the fruit of sin l 2 Lord, to thy dealings Til submit, Nor would I dare rebel ; Yet sure I may, here at thy feet, ^ly painful feelings tell. N 2 164 • AFFLICTION. 3 Thou seest what floods of sorrow ri^e, And beat upon my soul ; Deep calls to deep — O hear my cries, While stormy billows roll. 4 From fear to hope, and hope to fear,. My ship-wreck'd soul is toss*d ; 'Till I am tempted in despair To give up all for lost. 3 Yet thro' the stormy clouds I'll look Once more to thee, my God ; O fix my feet on Christ, the rock Who bought me with his blood. 6 One look of mercy from thy face. Will set my heart at ease ; One all-commanding word of grace Will make the tempest cease. 164. C. M. Topladij. Affliction., or Meditation on God\s Love,.„Vs. civ. 34. 1 T X Then languor and disease invade » ^ This trembling house of clay, 'Tis sweet to look be\ ond my pains, And long to fly away. 2 Sweet to look inward, and attend The whispers of his love ; Sweet to look upward to the place Where Jesus pleads above. 3 Sweet to look back, and see my name In life's fair book set down ; Sweet to look forward, and behold Eternal joys my own. 4 Sweet to reflect how grace divine My sins on Jesus laid ; Sweet to remember tliat his blood ?vly debt of suff 'ring paid, o Sweet in his righteousness to stand. Which saves from second death j AFFLICTION. 165 Sweet to experience, day by day^ His Spirit's quick'ning breath. 6 Sweet on his faithfulness to rest, Whose love can never end ; Sweet on his covenant of grace For all things to depend. 7 Sweet, in the confidence of faith. To trust his firm decrees ; Sweet to lie passive in his hand, And know no will but his. 8 If such the sweetness of the streams. What must the fountain be, Where saints and angels draw their bViSb Immediately from thee ! 165. C. M. Toplady. Another, 1 QWEET to rejoice in lively hope, ^ That when my change shall come^ Angels will hover round my bed. And waft my spirit home. 2 There shall my dis-embodied scHil View Jesus, and adore ; Be with his likeness satisfy'd. And grieve and sin no more — 3 Shall see him wear that very flesh On v/hich my guilt was lain ; His love intense, his merit fresh. As tho' but newly slain. 4 Soon, too, my slumb'rlng dust shall hear The trumpet's quick'ning sound ; And, by my Saviour's pow'r rebuilt. At his right hand be found. [5 These eyes shall see him in that day.^ The God that dy'd for me ; And all my rising bones shall say, Lord, who is like to thee ?] 166 AFFLICTION. 6 If such the views which grace tinfoldg, Weak as it is below, What raptures must the church above In Jesu*s presence know ! 7 O may the miction of these truths Forever with me stay j 'Till, from her sinful cage dismissM^ My spirit flies away. 166. 8. r. 4. Pearce* Sweet Affliction,*, ^2 Chron. xxxiii. 11 — \^ 1 TN the floods of tribulation, -*- While the billows o'er me roll, Jesus whispers consolation. And supports my fainting soul : Sweet affliction. That brings Jesus to my soul. 2 Thus the lion yields me honey ; From the eater food is giv'n ; Strengthen'd thus, I still press forward, Singing as I wade to heav*n : Sweet affliction, And my sins are all forgiv'n. [3 'Mid tlie gloom the vivid lightnings With increasing brightness play ; 'Mid the thorn-brake sweetest flow'rets Look more beautiful and gay ; Sweet ivffliction, That brings Jesus to my soul. 4 So, in darkest dispensations, Doth my faithful Lord appear, With his richest consolations, To re-animaie and cheer : Sweet affliction, Thus to bring my Saviour near.j 5 Floods of tribulation heighten. Billows still around me roar. AGUR. 167 Those who know not Christ, they frighten ; But my soul defies their pov/V : Sweet affliction, Thus to bring my Saviour near. 6 In the sacred page recorded, Thus his word securely stands ; *' Fear not, I'm in trouble near thee, " Nought shall pluck thee from my hands v" Sweet affliction, EvVy word my love demands. 7 All I meet I find assists me In my path to heav'nly joy, Where, tho' trials now attend me. Trials never more annoy : Sweet afRiction, Ev'ry promise gives me joy. 8 Wearing there a weight of glor}", Still the path Til ne'er forgety But, exulting, cry, it led rne To my Wessed Saviour's feet : Sweet affliction. Which has brought me to his feet. ler. L. M. Rippoiis SeL Agur^s Prayer.,.,'Prov» xxx. 7 — 9. 1 ' I ^HUS Agur breath'd his warm desire j X " My God, two favors I require ; " In neither my request deny— " Vouchsafe them both before I die : 2 " Far from my heart and tents exclude " Those enemies to all that's good — " Folly, whose pleasures end in death, " And falsehood's pestilential breath* 3 " Be neither wealth nor want my lot j " Below the dome, above the cot, ** Let me my life unanxious lead ; " And know not luxury nor need.^*^ 163 ANATHEMxl MARANATHA. 4 Those wishes, Lord, we make our own : O may thy heav'*nly blessing crown Our pittance — 'till this mortal breath, Expiring, tunes thy praise in death ! 5 Butsbou'.dst thou large possessions giv^y May we with thankfulness receive Th' exubVance — still our God adore. And bless the needy from our store ! 6 Or should we feel the pains of want, Submission, resignation grant ; 'Till thou shalt send the wish'd supply. Or call us to the bliss on high. IG^, C. M. ScotU Anathema I}Iaranatha..»,\ Cor. xvi. 2^. 1 INCARNATE Saviour, in thy face -*- Does ev*ry charm combine ; Thine are the glories of a God.... All human beauties thine. % And is there such an icy breast, Can trace redeeming love — Can view a dying Lord ; nor feel One softer passion move ? 3 Well may th* Almighty's direful curse Its awful thundt-rs roll ; And pointed lightnings play around To blast the guilty soul ! 4 Aghast before his judgment-seat. With conscious guilt they stand ; Trembling, await th' eternal doom, And veng'ance from his hand. 5 Wretches, ye once despis'd my love', Now feel my vengeful ire — ^ Accurs'd, depart my blissful fiice. To dwell in quenchless fire. lo Dear Saviour, I would love thy name. And give my all to thee ; ANGELS— ANGER. 469 Be thou my teacher, priest, and, king, And all in ail to me. 169. L. M. Needham, Ministry of Angels. ,^»Fs. xci. 11. 1 OEE, Gabriel swift descend to earth, ^ Glad to foretel a Saviour's birth ; Hark ' a full choir of angels sing, The new-born Saviour, and the king. 2 Behold these swift-wing'd envoys wait On Jesus, in his humble state ; The desert and the garden prove Their glowing zeal, trieir tender love^ [3 But who their mighty joys can tell. When Jesus vanquish'd death and hell? They saw the glorious conqu'ror rise, And fill'd his friends with sweet surprizfi.] 4 They saw the conq'ror mount on high To glorious worlds beyond the sky ; Escorted by a shining band, To take his place at God's right-hand. 5 Still are these glorious hosts abov^ Employ'd in messages of love ; On saints below they cheerful wait, Nor think the v/oik beneath their state. 6 Jesus, my Lord, my living friend, May these thy servants me attend Thro' life; and when I quit this clay.. Safe to thine arms my soul convey. 170. L. M. Scott. Anger,,.. 'Ecc\. vii. 9. % T^AKE we indulge our wrath and strife., ■^^ And yet assume the christian name t Give our wild passions sway ; then call Ourselves the foU'wers of the Lamb ? ^ He was all gentle, meek, and mild-— tull 01 beuevolence and love ; tn ARK. Nor could the rage of num*rous foes Aught but his soft compassion move. 3 Not all their scoffs, nor the sharp pangs Of crucifixion, could inspire Widiin his breast one vengeful thought, Or one tumultuous passion fire. 4 But we, alas ! how soon the storms Impetuous in our bosoms swell ; What stores of fuel in our breasts, To feed those raging fires of hell. 5 Spirit of grace, do thou descend ; Envy, and wrath, and clamor chase ; With thy mild influence quench these fires, And hush the stormy winds to peace ! 171. L. M. Doddridge. Christ the Believer's ArL„.Gen, vii. 17 — 24. 1 '^pHE deluge, at th' Almighty's call, ^ In what impetuous streams it fell! Swallovv'd the mountains in its rage, And swept a guilty world to hell. 2 In vain the tallest sons of pride Fled from the close-pursuing wave ; Nor could their mightiest tow*rs defend, Nor swiftness 'scape, nor courage save. 3 How dire the wreck ! how loud the roar ! How shrill the universal cry Of millions, in the last despair, Re-echoM from the low'ring sky ! 4 Yet Noah, humble, happy saint. Surrounded with the chosen few. Sat in his ark, secure from fear. And sung the grace that steer'd him thro*. 5 So I may sing, in Jesus safe. While storms of veng'ance round me fall ; Conscious how high my hopes are fix*d, Beyond what shakes this earthly ball. ARK— ASSURANCE. 172 6 Nor vrreck nor storm above is seen ; There not a wave of trouble rolls ; But the bright rainbow round the throne Seals endless life to all their souls, ' 172. 104th. Kent, Christ the Beiiever'^s ArL,., Gen* vii. 16. ^ T X 7HEN God from his throne did veng'ance V V display, That delug*d a world, and swept them away ; He caus'd it to slumber, nor could it begin 'Till his little number the Lord had shut in. 2 Shut in by decree and council they were ; Shut in by the oath which to them he sware ; V From heirs condemnation, and v/rath's horrid din ; O precious salvation ! the Lord shut them in. 3 The few that remain'd, not wreck'd by the flood, Prefigure to us the ransom'd by blood; In Jesus elected, not delug'd by sin. But in him protected, the Lord shut them in. 4) Thus o'er the abyss in safety tliey rode ; Nor wonder at this. ..their Pilot was God : When death and destruction without might be seen, This was their proiection, the Lord shut them in. 5 When others are v/reck'd, e'en then he will spare His own, the elect ; their sonship is clear ; Tho' sin may annoy them, his charge thev have been ; It ne'er shall destroy them,. .the Lord shut them in. 6 When Judgment takes place, and v/orlds in a flame. The subjects of grace shall sup with the Lamb j And when on his bosom they take their repose, The portals of glory shall finally close. 1 7-3. 1 1 2th. LynckiWs SeL Assicrojice. ...Jerm, xxxi. iii. 1 TESUS I know hath dy'd for me ; J This is iny hope, my jov, my rest ! O ir4 ATONEMENT. Hither, when hell assails, I flee, And look into my Saviour's breast : Away, sad doubts and anxious fear— ^ Mercy is all that's written there. 2 Tho' waves and storms go o*er my head, Tho' strength, and health, and friends be gone, Tho' joys be wither'd all, and dead, And ev'ry comfort be withdrawn i Stedfast on this my soul relies. Father, thy mercy never dies. 3 Fixt on this ground will I remain, When heart shall fail, and flesh decay ; This anchor shall my soul sustain, When earth's foundations melt away : Mercy's full pow'r I then shall prov^, Lov'd with an everlasting love ! 'O i74. 8. 8. 6. Toplady. Atoneinent.„JRom, iii. 25. THOU, that hear'st the pray'r of faith. Wilt thou not save a soul from death, That casts itself on thee? I have no refuge of my own, But fly to what my Lord hath done. And sufTer'd once for me. Slain in the guilty sinner's stead, His spotless righteousness I plead, And his availing biood : Thy righteousness my robe shall be. Thy merit shall atone for me, And bring me near to God, Then snatch me from eternal death, The spirit of adoption breathe, His consolations send : By him some word of life impart. And sYvCc tly whisper to my heart, J' Thy Muker is thy friend," ATONEMENT. US 4 The king of terrors thttn would be A welcome messenger to me, To bid me come away : Unclogg'd by earth or earthl}^ things, I'd mount, Td fly with eager wings To everlasting day, 175. 8. 8. 6. Tcplaa:/. Atonement..., Rom, v, 6 — 11. 1 /^ THOU, who didst thy glory leave V^ Apostate sinners to retrieve From nature's deadly fall ; Thou hast redeem'd me with a price, Nor shall my sins in judgment rise, For thou hast borne them all. 2 Jesus was punish'd in my stead, Without the gate my surety bled To expiate my stain ; On earth the God-head deign*d to dwell, And made of infinite avail The sufferings of the man. 3 The Saviour was for rebels giv'n ; Christ, the incarnate King of heav^i. Did for his foes expire ! Ye humble souls, the tidings hear; He bore, that we might never bear, His Father's righteous ire. 4 Ye saints, the man of sorrows bless, The God, for your unrighteousness, Deputed to atone ; Praise him, 'till, with the ransom'd throngs Ye sing the never-ending song, And see him on his throne. 176. 8.8.6. Toplady. Atonement,,, .lsi\\2ih liii. 10. 1 'C'ROM whence this fear and unbeliefs JL Hath not the Father put to grief His spotless Son for me ? ITT ATONEMENT. And will the righteous Judge of men Condemn me for that debt of sin, Which, Lord, was charg*d on thee ? 2 Complete atonement thou hast made, And to the utmost farthing paid Whate'er thy people ow'd ; Plow then can wrath on me take place^ If sheltered in thy righteousness, And sprinkled with thy blood ? [3 If thou hast my discharge procur*d. And freely in my room endured The whole of wrath divine ; Payment God cannot twice demand- First at my bleeding Surety's hand, And then again at mine.] 4 Turn then, my soul, unto thy rest ; The merits of thy great High-priest Have baught thy liberty ; Trust in his efiicacious blood ; Nor fear thy banishment from God^ Since Jesus dy'd for thee. 177. 8. 7. Hart. Atonement „.n^om, v. 6—11. 1 ATOTHING but thy blood, O Jesus^ i-^ Can lelieve us from our guilt, Nothing else from sin release us. Nothing else the heart can melt, 2 Law and terrors do but harden, While they operate alone ; But a sense ot blood-bought pardon Soon dissolves a heart of stone. [3 Jesus, all our consolations Flow from thee, the sov'reign good ! Love, and faith, and hope, and patience. Come to us thro' thy rich blood.] BABYLON— BACKSLIDER. 178 178. C. M. Needham. Babylon\s fall.»*Ji\ty, xviii. 20, 21. 1 T~^HE mighty God that rules the skies, ■•' Shall Babtrs rage restrain ; In vain she fovnis her cruel schemes, And boasts her pow'r in vain. 2 That bitter cup, which she has mixt, Once more herself shall drink ; As falls the mill-stone in the deep, Proud Babylon shall sink. 3 Rejoice, ye saints, the veng'ance long Is laid for her in store ; And Babylon, that scarlet whore, Shall sink, to rise no more. 179. 8. 4. Steele' s,»„aker€d. Backslider's Return.,*»Vsi\\m li. 10 — 19. 1 /CREATE, O God, my pow'rs anew — ^-^ Make my whole heart sincere and true ; O cast me not in wrath away. Nor let thy soul-enliv'ning ray Still cease to shine. 2 Restore thy favor, bliss divine ! Those heav'nly joys that once were mine j Let thy good Spirit, kind and free, Uphold and guide my steps to thee, Thou God of love. 3 Then will I teach thy sacred ways ; With holy zeal proclaim thy praise ; 'Till sinners leave the dangVcus road.... Forsake their sins, and turn to God, With hearts sincere. 4 O cleanse my guilt, and heal mv painj Remove the blood-polluted stain ; Then shall my heart adoring trace, My Saviour God, the boundless grace That flows from thee. O 2 180 BAPTISM. [5 Since, my dear Saviour, grace is thine, On Zion's hill let mercy shine ; Glad oil 'rings then prepar'd shall be, And each oblation rise to thee In flames of love.] 180. L. M. Darracott. Inf(tntfi given to God in Baptisfn,,., Acts ii. 39. 1 T^ 'f'ERNAL God, in whom we live — -*— ^ From whom all blessings we receive, Ourselves and ours we owe to thee, And thine we would forever be. 2 To thee our infant babe we bring As a most cheerful offering ; Accept him^ Lord, as henceforth thine, While we our right to thee resign. 3 Lord, in that cov'nant which we share, O may he have his interest there ; And to the outward seal here giv'n. Do thou annex his scal'^n heav'n.. 4 Now let the whole assembly here. Find thee, the God of Israel, near ; Thy choicest blessings, Lord, impart, And cheer and quicken evVy heart. 181. L. M. Beck's Col Prayer for a blessing in Baptism* 1 /^^OME, Holy Ghost, descend from high^ ^^ Baptiser of our spirits thou I '1 he sacramental seal apply, And witness with the water, now. 2 Exert thy energy divine, And sprinkle the atoning blood ; May Father, Son, and Spirit join To seal this child a child of God. 182. C. mT Beck's CoL Infants giveti to God in Baptism,.., Acts ii. 39. 1 C^NCE thou art pleas'd thy saints to own, ^ Dear Lord, their children bless ; BAPTISM. 183 This institution do thou crown With tokens of thy grace. 2 Jesus, we raise our souls to thee ; Thy powVful Spirit breathe ; And let this little infant be Baptiz'd into thy death. 3 O let the unction on him rest — Thy grace his soul renew ; And write within his tender breast Thy name and nature too. 4 If thou shouidst quickly end his days^ His place with thee prepare ; Or if thou lengthen out his race, Continue still thy care. 5 Thy faithful servant may he prcve^ Girded with truth divine ; A sharer in thy dying love.... A follower of thine. 6 Lord, plant us all into thy deatb^ That we thy life may prove — Partakers of thy cross beneath. And of thy crown above. 183. C. 31. Dobel/. Infants given up to God in Baptism^ \ T X ^E now. O thou eternal God, '' ▼ Thine ancient truths embrace j And bring our infant offspring near. And humbly seek thy face. 2 May they be thine.. ..forever thine..*. Thy ransomed, purchas'd seed ; O let this seal of sprinkling now Be own'd of thee indeed. 3 Here, parents, with thanksgiving vie\7 Your right in what you've done \ Let songs of honor sound aloud To the great Three in One* 184. BAPTISM. 184. C. M. Peacock* s.,» .altered. Infant Baf)tis7?i. ,»,huke xviii. 16. 1 T> EHOLD what condescending love JlJ Jesus on earth displays : To babes and sucklings he extends The riches of his grace. 2 The parents' hearts, with transport fiU'd, Give up their babes to him : He clasps them in his tender arms, Tho* born in guilt and sin. 5 See how the Saviour looks around. With smiles upon his face, And says his kingdom is of such, By free and sovereign grace. 4 " Forbid them not," is his command ; Then why should we resist ? O let your babes be now baptiz'd ; Heav'n will of such consist. 5 With flowing tears and thankful hearte We bring them here to thee ; Receive them, Lord, into thine arras— Thine may they ever be. 185. CM. Peacock. Infant Baptis?n ^.Murk x. 14. 1 "D EHOLD what condescending love -^ Jesus on earth displays ! To babes and sucklings he extends The riches of his grace ! 2 He still the ancient promise keeps, To our forefathers giv'n ; Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heav'n. 5 " Permit them to approach,'* he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; " For 'twas to bless such souls as ihest, ^ The Lord of angels came." BAPTISM. 18S 4 We bring them. Lord, with thankful hearts, And yield them up to thee ; Jovfiil that we ourselves are thine, Thine may our offspring be. 5 Kindly receive this tender branch. And Ibrm his soul for God ; Baptize him with thy Spirit, Lord, And wash him in thy blood. [6 ' Thus to the parents and their seed Let thy salvation con^e ; And numVous hoii-seholds meet at last,' In one eternal home.'] 185. C. M. DobeJl, Infants given to God in Bapiisin., ^Mark x. 14r. 1 'TPHE Saviour, with inviting voice, jL Says *' let \oar children come ; '' For them there's love within my breast, " And in my kingdom room." 2 As Israel's seed, we would embrace The privilege thus giv'n ; And own them fit to be baptiz'd, Since God takes such to heav'n. 3 Lord, at thy call, we bring our babes, And give them up to thee : Ye angels, and ye men, behold, And now our wimess be. 4 Now our dear offspring are baptiz'cl According to his v/ord, As Abra*m his did circumcise, Obedient to the Lord. [5 This water, sprinkled on the child. Does a rich emblem shew Of pouring out the Spirit's grace To form the heart anew.] 187 BAPTISM. 187. S. M. FeIloxvs..„altered', Infants p'rocn to God in Baptis?ji,.,»lsn. Ixv. 2^» 1 /^ RE AT God, now condescend VT To bless our rising race ; Soon may their willing spirits bend To thy victorious grace. 3 O what a vast delight Their happiness to see ! Our warmest wishes all unite To lead their souls to thee. 3 Now bless, thou God of love^ This ordinance divine ; Send thy good Spirit from above, And make these children thine. 188. L. M. Fellows. ...altered* Missionary y or Household Bapiis??i.„.Acis xvii 15, 23, 34* 1 /^ RE AT God, we m thy courts appear^ v_T With humble joy and holy fear, Thy great injunctions to obey ; Let saints and angels hail the day. 2 Great things, O everlasting Son, Great things for us thy grace has done ; Cohstrain'd by thine eternal love. Our willing feet to meet thee move* 3 From heathen darkness we are brought To be baptized ! how sweet the thought ! Lord, let this ordinance in view Be sweet and animating too. 4 Thus we, dear Saviour, own thy name. And thy rich grace and love proclaim j Bought with thy blood we humbly come^ And yield our all to thee alone. 5 What joy, dear Lord, our spirits feel, When households join to do thy will ; May thou'^ands more applaud thy cause. And venerate thy holy laws. BAPTISM— -BARTIMEUS. 189 189. C. M. Becldome, Eunuch Baptized.,,, Kz\.z viii. 26^-40. 1 nf^HE holy Eunuch, when baptizM, -*- Went on his way with joy ; And who can tell what raptVous thoughts Did then his mind employ ? ^ " Is that most glorious Saviour mine " Of whom I lately read \ *' Who, bearing all my sins and griefs, " Was number'd with the dead ? 3 " Is he, who, bursting from the grave^ "• Now reigns above the sky, " My advocate before the throne—^ " My portion when I die ? .^ " Have I profess'd his holy name ? " Do I his gospel bear " To Ethiopia's scorched lands ? " And shall I spread it there ? $ *' I'll tell them of that precious bicod " Which cancels ev'ry sin, ♦* And of that renovating grace, " Which makes the conscience clean.'* 6 This pattern, Lord, Mith sacred joy, Help us to keep In view ; The same our work to spread thy fame, And ours the pleasure too. 190. C. M. Ho.skins, Barthneuj? Prayer., ..Murk x. 46 — 50« 1 T IKE Bariimeus, v/e are blind, -*— ' Env;rapt in nature's night ; The grossest ^akness veils cur mind, For sin prevents the sipht. 2 But lo! the Lord iroir> lu.iv'n is come To open sinners' eyf:s; To make his wcnd'roub mercy known j And heal their maladits, 191 BEGGAR. 5 Come then, ye blind, and beg, and prav. And in the Lord believe ; For who can tell I perhaps to-day You may your sight receive. 4 Jesus of Naz*reth passeth by— He is the sinner's friend ; Call on his name, and wait and cry, He will your suit attend. 5 Should sinners say *' hold ye your peace, " Nor dare to make so free^'' The louder cry, and never cease, " Have mercy. Lord, on me." 6 Your worthless garments leave behind; Go to the Lord of light ; Trust in his name, however blind, And he will give you sight. 191. 118th. Nnvton, The Beq-q-ar,,. ,Mi\xt. vii. 7, 8. . a 17 NCOITR AG'D by the word ■*^ Of proaiis^' to the poor, Behold a beggar, Lord, Waits at thy mercy's door! No hand, no heart, O Lord, but thine. Can help or pity wants like mine. 2 The beggar's usual plea, Relief from men to gain, If offerM unto thee, I know thou wouldst disdain ; And those which move thy gracious eru*, Are such as men would scorn to hear. 3 *Twere folly to pretend 1 never begg'd before ; Or, if thou now befriend, I'll trouble thee no n.ore ; Thou often ha^t relieved my pain. And often I must come again. BETHESDA. 192 ^ Nor can I willing be Thy bounty to conceal From others who, hke me, Their wants and hunger feel : I'll tell them of thy mercy's store. And try to send a thousand more. 192. L. M. ThxvaitesCol, Bethesdas PcoL».']q\\\\ v. 2 — 4<. 1 T-JOW long, thou faithful God, shall I -*- ^ Here in thy ways forgotten lie? When shall the means of healing be The channels of thy grace to me t 2 Sinners on every side step in, And wash away their pain and sin ; But I, an helpless, sin-sick soul, Still lie expiring at the pool. 3 Thou Cov'hant angel, swift come down, To-day thine own appointments crown ; Thy pow'r into the means infuse, And give them now their sacred use. 4 Thou seest me lying at the pool, I would, thou know'st I would be whole: 0 let the troubled waters move, And minister thy healing love. 193. S. INI. Xcxvton, Befhesdas PooL,.»John v. 2 — 4. 1 13 ESIDE the gospel pool, -*-^ Appointed for the poor, From year to year my helpless soul Has waited for a cure. i2 Kow often have I seen The healing v/aters move ; And others round me stepping in. Their efficacy prove ! 3 But my complaints remain \ I feel the verv same ; P 194 BIBLE, As full of guilt, and fear, and pain, As when at first I came. 4 O, would the Lord appear My malady to heal ; He knows how long l*ve languisVd here. And what distress I feel. [5 How often have I thought Why should I longer lie ? Surely the mercy I have sought Is not for such as I ? % But whither can I go? There is no other pool AVhere streams of sov'reign virtue flow To make a sinner whole.] 7 Here, then, from day to day, I'll wait, and hope, and try j Can Jesus hear a sinner pray, Yet suffer him to die? 8 No — he is full of grace ; He ntver will permit A soul, that fain would see his face, To perish at his feet. 194. L. M. Scotl. iSzbIc indited and preserved by God the Spirit*,,.!?.^, xl. S« 1 "C'TEKNAL Spirit! 'twas thy breath J i The oracles of truth inspir'd; And kings and holy seers of old With strong prophetic impulse fir*d. ft Fill'd with thy great almighty pow'r, Their lips with heav'nly science flow'd ; Their hands a thousand wonders wrought, Which bore the signature of God. 5 With gladsome hearts they spread the news Of pardon, thro' a Saviour's blood; And to a num*rous seeking crowd Mark'd out the path to his abode* BIBLE. 193 4 The powVs of earth and hell in vain Against the sacred word conribine j Thy providence thro' ev'ry age Securely guards the work divine. 5 Thee, its great author, source of light, Thee, its preserver, we adore ; And humbly ask a ray from thee, Its hidden wondefs to explore. 195. C. M. Steele. Excellenci/ of the BibIe.,..Fs. cxix. 97. 1 T?ATH£R of mercies, in thy word X What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name ador'd For these celestial lines ! 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; Riches, above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. o Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a sweet repast ; Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here springs of consolation rise To cheer the fainting mind ; And thirsty souls receive supplies, And sweet refreshment find. 5 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heav*nly peace around ; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound ! 6 O may these heav'niy j^ages be My ever dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light ! 7 Divine instructor, gracious Lord, Be thou forever near j 196 BIBLE— BLIND. Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there ! 196. 8. r. Newtoii, _ Precious B/'b/e. ,„]?sa\m xix. 10. PRECIOUS Bible! what a treasury Does the word of God vMovd ! aVll I want lor life or pleasure, Food and irjed'cine, fihield and sword ; Let the world account me poor— Having this i need no more. 2 Food, to which the world's a stranger, Here my hungry soul enjoys ; Of excess there is no danger, Tho* it fills, it never cloys : On a dying Christ I fsQc] — He is meat and drink indeed I 197. L. M. Hof,kms, IVkcrcas' Jwas blirtd, }tQW I sce.»,.]Dhn ix, '2o, \ AJOW let my soul with wonder trace ■*-^ The Saviour's miracles of grace j Now let my lips and life record The loving-kindness of the Lord. 2 'Till late I fancied all v/as well, Tho' walking in the road to hell; But now, thro* grace divinely free, I, M'ho was blind, am brought to see* 3 Long had I slept in nature's night. But Jesus came and gave rne Hght ! Ten-thousand praises, Lord, to thee. That tho* born blind, yet now I see ! 4 Long had I wallow'd in my sin ; Blind to the dangers I was in ; But now appeal, great God, to thee, That tho' once blind, yet nov/ I see ! 5 Long did I on the law rely, And pass the friend cf sinners by ; BORN AGAIN— BRAND. 198 But, what a glorious mystery ! Tho' I was blind, yet now I see J 6 Strengthen, O Lord, my mental sight.,.. Increase my faith, increase my light ; Then shall I praise the sacred Three, In time and in eternity. 198. C. M. Hosklns, Te must he Born again,„»]ohn iii. 7» 1 C INNERS, this solemn truth regard! ^ Hear, all ye sons of men ; For Christ, the Saviour, hath declar'd, " Ye must be born again." 2 Whatever might be your birth or blood, The sinner's boast is vain ; Thus saith the glorious Son of God, " Ye must be born again." 3 Our nature's totally deprav'd — The heart a sink of sin ; Without a change we can't be sav'd ; " Ye must be born again." [4 That which is born of flesh is flesh. And flesh it will remain ; Then marvel not that Jesus saith, " Ye must be born again."] 5 Spirit of life, thy grace impart, And breathe on sinners slain ; Bear witness, Lord, in ev'ry heart, That we are bom again. 6 Dear Saviour, let us now begin To trust and love thy word ; And, by forsaking ev'ry sin, Prove we are born of God, 199. C. ^L Ferrif. A brand plucked out of the Fire,„.Z.Qch, iii. % 1 T E T earth and seas, widi all the ski^is, -■— ' In gvuttful sonqs conspire j P 2 200 BREAD. Since Christ, the Lord, for sinners dies, To pluck them from the fire. 2 Satan accuses all the saints, And roars as lions do ; But Jesus hears tlieir long complaints, And says, " I dy'd for you.'* 3 'Tis Christ that plucks our souls as brands From everlasting fire ; And safely keeps us in his hands, 'Till death shall raise us high'r. 4 In filthy garments we were drest, To purity estrang'd ; Nor did we differ from the rest, " 'Till grace the heart had chang'd.*^ 5 O may our souls with rapture think, While with our tongues we tell How Jf sus pluck'd us from the brink Of misery and hell, 1^ Victorious grace and boundless love To God alone belong ; Praise him below, praise him above, In ev'ry tuneful song. 200. L. M. Hodlm. Prayer for Dallif Bread..„Man, vl. 11. 1 ]\/TOST gracious Father, God of all, X\X To thee we come, on thee we call p By whom both man and beast are icd. Give us this day our daily bread. 3 AH our supplies on thee depend ; Whate'er we want, in mercy send ; Thou art the glorious fountain-head,. Give us this day our daily bread. S Nothing, O Lord, do we deserve ; The thought of merit we would dread j * lis as an alms alone we crave ; Give us this day our dally bread. BURDENS. 201 4 Forgiving grace do thou impart To cheer and sanctify each heart; M^ay we in death join with our head, And feed on Christ the living bread. 201. C. M. DobelL Burdens brought to the Lord,,.,Vs. Iv. 22* 1 "^^K burden*d souls, to Jesus come, JL You need not be afraid j He loves to hear poor sinners cry— - He loves to hear them plead. 2 Ye humble souls, to Jesus come, 'Tis he who made you see Your wretched, ruin'd, helpless state.,.* Your guilt and misery. 3 Christ is a friend to mourning souls; Then why should you despair, Since Saul and Mary Magdalene Found grace and mercy here ? 202. C. M. Fazvcett. Burdens brought to the i<5r^.. ..Deut. i. 17. 1 '' I ^HE cause that is for me too hard, A I'll make to Jesus known ; I'll cast my burdens on the Lord, And leave them at his throne. 2 He will his cheering grace impart. And ease my anxious breast ; His love can heal my wounded heart, And bring my soul to rest. 3 The Judge supreme must needs do right^ Whoe'er should me condemn ; He'll bring my judgment to the light, And clear my injur'd name. 4» He calls me by his precious word. And bids me not to fear ; The cause that is for me too hard, My gracious God v»'ili hear. 203 CALLING—CAST DOWN. 203. L. M. Kent, Effectual Calling,.*, John iv. 4. 1 /^NCE as the friend of sinners dear, V^ A man of sorrows sojourn'd here i Eternal love ordain'd it so. That thro' Samaria he must go. 2 There, wand'ring from the fold of God, He saw the purchase of his blood; And o'er this wretch, to lust a slave, rXid sovVeign grace her banner wave, 3 Herein discriminating grace Shone with a bright refulgent blaze ; While dead in sin ten thousand lie, Grace brought this rebel harlot nigh-. 4 This object of eternal love, OrdainVl to fill a throne above. Shall in the gospel annals shine, And prove election all divine, ^5 Jesus, our shepherd, God, and king. Thy guardian care and love we sing ; And hail that grace both rich and free^ That brings thy wand'ring sheep to thee. 6^ Glory to God 'till this takes place ; Bulwarks of fire, and walls of grace, Keep all his blood-bought flock secure, 'Till calling proves election sure.] 204. L. M. Newton. Why art thou cast doivn^ ££pc....Ps. xliii. 5. 1 1 X. 7HY, O my soul, these anxious cares? ^^ V Why thus castdown with doubts and fearsr How canst thou want if God provide. Or lose thy way with such a guide I 2 When first before his mercy seat Thou didst to him thy all commit, He gave thee warrant from that hour,. To trust his wisdom, love, and pow'r. CAST DOWN. ^5 3 Did ever trouble yet bt^fal, And he refuse to hear thy call? And has he not his promise past, Tliat thou shalt overcome at last ? 4 He \vh(j has help'd me hitherto. Will help- me all my journey thro', And cive me daily cause to raise- New Ebcnezers to his praise. 205. C. M. Medley, Cafit chxvn but not ckstroycd „,2 Cor. iv. 9. 1 'VJOW in thy praise, eternal King, -*-^ Be all my-iiioughts employ 'd ; While of this precious truth I sing, Cast down, but not destroy 'd. ' 2 Oft the united pow'rs of hell My soul have sore annoy 'd ; And yet I live this truth to tell. Cast down, but not destroyed. 5 Irr all the paths thro' which I've pasty ' What mercies Tve enjoy *d, And this shall be my Song at last. Cast down, but not destrov'd. 4 When I v/ith God in heaven appear, There I shall him adore j Destroy'd shall be my sin and fear, And I cast down no more. 206. 8. r. 4. Faivcett. Cast doTim^ i-et hoping, ,,.Vs, xlii. ^. 1 C\ MY soul, what means this sadness t ^— ^ Wherefore art thou thus cast down ?" Let thy griefs be turned to gladness, Bid thy resdess fears be gone ; Look to Jesus^ And rejoice in his dear name. 2 What tho* satan's strong temptations Vex and grieve thee day by day ? 20r CHRIST. And thy sinfal inclinations Often fill thee with dismay i' Thou shalt conquer, Thro' the Lamb's redeeming blood. 3 Tho* ten thousand ills beset thcc. From without and from within, Jesus saith he'll ne'er fcrgct thee, But will save from hell and sin : He is faithful To perform his gracious word. 4 Tho' distresses now attend thee. And thou tread^st liie thorny road, His right hand shall still defend thee ; Soon he'll bring thee home to God' ! Therefore praise him,... Praise the great Redeemer's name. f O that I couKl now adore him Like the heav'nly host above, "VVho forever bow before him, ^ And, unceasing, sing his love! Happy songsters ! "When shall I your chorus join I 20r. 8s. Nexvton, What think ijou of Christ ?.,,o]Sli\tt, xxii. 42. 1 T X That think you of Christ ? is the test V V Xo try both your state and your scheme i You cannot be right in the rest. Unless you think righdy of him. 2 As Jesus appears in your view...» As he is beloved or not.... So God is disposed to you, And mercy or wrath is your lot. [3 Some take him a creature to be.... A man, or an angel at most ; Sure these have not feelings like me, Nor know themselves wretched and lost.. CHURCH. p^ 4 So guilty, so helpless am I, I durst not confide in his blood, Nor on his protection rely» Unless I were sure he is God.] [5 Some call him a Saviour in words, But mix their own works with his plan, And hope he his help will afford When they have done all that they can.] 6 If ask'd what of Jesus I think ? Tho* still my best thoughts are but poor^ I say, he*s my meat and my drink, My life, and my strength, and my store 5 ^7 My shepherd, my husband, my friend. My Sav iour from sin and from thrall ; , My hope from beginning to end. My portion, my Lord, and my all. 208. lis. Jay's Col Church in Jffiictio7h„.lsa'iah xlix. 14 — If. 1 /^\ ZION, afRicted with wave upon wave, V-/ Whom no rnan can comfort, whom no man can save ; With darkness surrounded, by terrors dismay'd. In toiling and rowing thy strength is dtcay'd. /g Loud roaring, the billows now nigh overwhelm, But skilful's the pilot who sits at the helm : His wisdom conducts thee, his pow'r thee defends 5 In safety and quiet thy warfare he ends. .3 O fearful! O faithless! in mercy he cries ; My promise, my truth, are they light in thine eyes? Still, still I am with thee, my promise shall stand ; Thro' tempest and tossing Til bring thee to land. 4 Forget thee I will not, I ci^nnot ; thy name Engrav'd on my heart doth forever remain ; The palms of my hands while I look on I see The wounds I received, when suff'ring for thee. [5 I feel at my heart all thy sighs and thy p roans, For thou art most near me, my flesh and my bones j 209 CHURCH. In all thy distresses thy head feels the pain. Yet all are mosc needful, not one is in vain.] 6 Then trust me, and fearnot, thy life is secure ; My wisdom is perfect, supreme is my pow'r; In lo\'e I correct thee thy soul to refine, To make thee at length in my likeness to shine. 209. L. M. Gibbons, Barren Church Iafneniea\,>.lli:^\\ ii. 5. 1 T ORD, must thy gosptl fly away ? X-^ And all thy mercies be removed I Are we to sin become a prey ? And all our talents mis-improv'd? 2 O must we bid our God adieu ? And must the gospel take its flight? O shall our children never view The beamings of that heav*nly light? [3 Forbid it, Lord ; with arms of faith We'll hold thee fast, and thou shalt stay ; "We'll cry v.'hilc v.e have life or breath, Our God, do not depart away !] 4* If broken hearts and weeping eyes Can find acceptance at thy throne ; Lo, here they are ; this sacrn'ice Thou wilt accept thro' Christ thy Son* 210. C. M. Gibbons, Church described., .,C:int. vi. 10. 1 Q AY who is she that looks abroad ^ Like the swect«blushing dawn ; When with her living light she paints The dew-drops of the lawn : 2 Fair as the moon, when in the skies Serene her throne she guides, And o'er the twinkling stars supreme In fuU-orb'd glory rides : 3 Clear as the sun, when from the east Without a cloud he springs, CHURCH. 311 ^Aftd scatf:ers boundless light and heat, From his r:*?-;^'Iciident v/ings : 4 Tremendous as an host that moves Majestically s!o\7, With banners wide-display *d, all arm'd, All ardent for the foe ! i? This is the church by heav'n array *d, With strength and grace divine ; Thus shall she strike her foes with dread, And thus her glories shine. 211. C. M. heed's Col Church on Earth and Heaven hut o«e....Eph. iii, 15. [1 /^^OME, let us join our friends abovCj V_^ That have obtained the prize j And on the eagle's v/ings of love. To joy celestial rise.] 2 Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With those to g^ory gone ; For all the servants of our king In heav^'n and earth are one. 3 One family, we dwell in him, One church, above, beneath : Tho' now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 4 One army of the living God, To his command we bow ; Part of the host have cross'd the flood And part are crossing now. 5 Ten thousand to their -endless home This solemn moment fly ; And we are to the margin come, And soon expect to die, 6 Dear Saviour, be our constant guide, Then, when the word is giv n, Bid death's cold flood and waves divide, And laud us safe in heav'n. Q 212 CHURCH. 212. C. M. Gibbonsf, Zioiis jpea^f...* Isaiah xxv. 6. 1 (r\^ Zion, his most holy mount, V^ God will a feast prepare; And Israel's sons and Gentile lands Shall in the banquet share. 2 IVIarrow and fatness are the food His bounteous hand bestows ; Wine on the lees, and well rtfin'd, In rich abundance flows. 3 See to the vilest of the vile A free acceptance giv'n ! See rebels, by adopting grace, Sit with the heirs of heav'n! 4 1 he pain'd, the sick, the d} ing, now I'o ease and health restored, With eager appetites partake The plenties of the board. ^ But, O, what draughts of bliss unknown, What dainties shall be giv'n, When with the myriads round the throne We join the feast of heav'n ! 6 There joys immeasurably high Shall overflow the soul ; And springs of life that never dry In thousand chimntls roll. 213. L. M. Khig.shury, Zlov^ff Increase pr(njedfcr,...\sn\ii\\ Ixii. 6. 7. 1 /^ HEAT Lord of all thy churches, hear VJT Th\ ministers' and people's pray'r j Pr rfum'd b\ ihee, O ma\' it rise Like fragrant inct nse to the skies. 3 Revive thy churches with thy grace, Heal all cur breachits^ grant us peace; R(,use us froui sloth, our hearts inflame With oident zeal lor Je&u's name. CHURCH. 214 3 May young and old thy word receive, Dead sinners hear thy voice and live ; The wounded conscience healing find, And joy refresh each drooping mind. 4 May aged saints, matur'd with grace, Abound in fruits of holiness ; And when transplanted to the skies, May younger in their stead arise. 5 Thus we our suppliant voices raise, And vs^eeping, sow the seed of praise, In humble hope that thou wilt hear Thy ministers' and people's pray'r. 214. L. M. Cennick. Zhn's I'lcrease prayed for„„XQch» ix. 13—16. 1 TJOVV many years hath man been driv'n A -«- Far off from happiness and heav'n ! When wilt thou, gracious Lord, restore Thy banish'd sons to roam no more. 2 For near six thousand years, thy foe Hath triumph*d over all below ; Save that a little flock is found. With rav'ning wolves encompass'd round. 3 Shall not the Lamb, who once was slain, An ample compensation gain ; And many happy millions more To happiness and God restore ? 4 From ev*ry nation....ev'ry tongue, A remnant must to him belong ; Nor can there be too vile a race To furnish trophies of his grace. 5 Exert that pow'r which could subdue The furious, slaughter-breathing Jtw, And make him in thy cause become Victorious over Greece and Rome. 6 Now, Lord, before thy servants go ; Let God himself the trumpet blow » 215 CHURCH. Hasten tlie gospel jubilee, AVhich bids a captive v/oritl be free. 215. S. M. Kcnu Church coining up from the Wilderness..,,Q,i{'at»\iiu S* 1 T^^ROM sin's dark, thorny maze, X To Canaan's fertile plains, A travT/nig fair one, in distress, On her beloved leans. 2 Thro' fire and flood she goes, A weakling more than strong- Vents in his bosom all her woes, And, ieaninjj, moves along. 3 When dangers round her press, And darkness veils the skies. She leans upon his righteousness, From whence her hopes arise. 4 When guilt, a mighty flood, Her trembling conscience pains, Then on his peace-procuring blood This travelling fair one leans. 3 She views the covenant sure ; Her hopes all centre there j And on his bosom leans secure, Whose temples bled for her. 6 O'er Jordan's chilling flood, When call'd by death to go, , She, leaning on her cov'nant God, Shall pass triumphant thro'. 216. 8. r. 4. Neivton, Z'lor^s Increase praifedfor.»»*^s. Ixxxv. 6» 1 QAVIOUR, visit thy plantation ; l3 Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain! . All will come to desolation Unless thou return again. Lord, revive us ; All our help must come from thee- CHURCH. 216 2 Keep no longer at a distance ; Shine upon us from on high, Lest, for want of thine assistance, Ev'ry plant should droop and die. 3 Surely once thy garden flourish'd ; Ev'ry part look'd gay and green ; Then thy word our spirits nourish'd ; Happy seasons we have seen ! [4 But a drought has since succeeded. And a sad decline we see j Lord, tliy help is greatly needed ; Help can only come from thee. '3 Where are those we counted leaders, FillM with zeal, and love, and truth ? Old professors, tall as cedars, Bright examples to our youth ? 6 Some, in whom we once delighted, We shall meet no more below ; Some, alas! we fear are blighted — Scarce a single leaf they show. 7 Younger plants, (the sight how pleasant !) Cover'd thick with blossoms stood j But they cause us grief at present — Frost has nipp'd them in the bud !] 8 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither ; Thou canst make them bloom again j' O, permit them not to wither ; Let not all our hopes be vain. 9 Let our mutual love be fervent, Make us prevalent in prayers ; Let each one, esteem'd thy servant. Shun the world's bewitching snare?. 10 Break the tempter's fatal power j Turn the stony heart to flesh ; And begin from tins good hour To revive thy work afresh, Q3 217 COLLECTION, 217. L. M. Rokfs Col. Collection for the poor »,.A Chron. xxix. 14. 1 nPHE Lord who rules the world's affairs, X For me a well-spread board prepares j My grateful thanks to him shall rise; He knows my wants, those wants supplies. 2 And shall I grudge to give his poor A mite from all my bount'ous store ? No — Lord, the friends of thine and thee Shall always find a friend in me. 218. S. M. Scott. Collection..*.! Chron. xxix. 14. • 1 ^ I 'HY bounties, gracious Lord, A With gratitude we own : We b!es3 thy providential grace, "Which show'rs its blessings down. 2 W^ith joy the people bring Their off rings round thy throne j W^ith thankful souls behold we pay A tribute of thy own. 3 Accept this humble mite, Great Sov'reign Lord of all ; Nor let our numVous mingling sins. The fragrant ointment spoil. 4 Let a redeemer's blood Diffuse its virtues wide ; Hallow and cleanse our ev'ry gift, And all our follies hide. o O may this sacrifice To thee the Lord ascend : An odour of a sweet perfume, Presented by his hand. 6 Well pL'i-s'd our God shall vietr ' The products of his grace; And in a plentiful reward Fulfil Lis promises. CONFLICT. 219 219. L. M. Ce?inkk,.*Mher€d, Conflict betrveen Flesh and Spmt.,,.Rom, vii. 15. 1 T T OVV sad and awful is my state ! i—*- The very thing I do, I hate : When I to God draw near in pray'r, I feel the conflict even there ! 2 I mourn, because I cannot mourn, I hate my sin, yet cannot turn ; I grieve, because I cannot grieve, I hear the truth, but can't beUeve. 3 Where shall so great a sinner run I I see I'm ruin'd and undone ; Dear Lord, in pity now draw near, And banish ev'ry rising fear. . 4 Thy blood, dear Lord, which thou hast spiU Can make this rocky heart to melt j Thy blood can make me clean within-— Thy blood can pardon all my sin. 5 'Tis on the atonement of that blood, I nov/ approach to thee, my God ; This is my hope, this is my claim, Jesus has dy'd and washM me clean-^^ 6 On this rich blood my faith is foundy And on this hope I fix my ground ; Soon shall I reach th' eternal shore, Where doubts and fears prevail no mc«*e, 220. L. M. Criittenden. Conflict between Sin and Holiness, ,»,G:i\. v. 17<, 1 T X THAT jarring natures dv/eil within, V V Imperfect grace, remaining sin ! Not this can reign, nor that prevail, Tho' each by turns my heart assail. 2 Now I complain, and groan, and die- Now raise my songs of triumph high ^ Sing a rebellious passion slain, Or moura to feel it live agaiiv* 221 CONFLICT. 3 One happy hour beholds me rise. Borne upwards to my native skies ; While faith assists my soaring flight To realms of joy and worlds of light. 4 Scarce a few hours or minutes roll Ere each reclaims my captive soul; I feel its sympathetic force, And headlong urge my downward course. 5 How short the joys thy visits give ! How long thine absence, Lord, I grieve ! What clouds obscure my rising sun, Or intercept its rays at noon ! 6 Great God, assist me thro* the fight; Make me to triumph in thy might; Thou the desponding heart canst raise— The vict'ry mine, and thine the praise. 221. C. M. Erskine. Conjiict between Sin and Hcliness, 1 ^ 71 / HEN heaven does grant at certain times, V V Amidst a powVful gale. Sweet liberty to moan my crimes, And wandVings to bewail — 2 Then do I dream my sinful brood Is drown *d in the wide main Of chrvstal tears and crimson blood, And ne'er will live again. 3 I get mv foes beneath my feet, I bruise the serpent's head ; I hope the victVy is complete, And all my lusts are dead. 4 But ah, alas ! th' ensuing hour • My passions rise and swell; Thev rage and reinforce their pow'r With new recruits from hell. [5 Then straight my Lord, with sweet surprise, Returns to loose my bands ; CONFLICT— CONVERSION. 222 With ' kind compassion in his eyes, And pardon in his hands.'] 6 Thus my whole life is nothing else Eut hcav'n and hell by tarns ; My soul that now in Goshen dwells, Anon in Egypt mourns. 222. C. M, Stogdon, Dhldixl Heart lamentecL., VvQixi. vli. 19* 1 O TR ANGE that so much of heav'n and hell ^ Should in one boriom meet ! Lord, can thy Spirit ever dwell Where satan has a seat \ 2 Now I am ail transformM to love, And could expire in praise ; Anon, not all the joys above One cheerful note can raise. 3 By faidikss hopes and golden dreams, I'm tortur'd or betray'd j Still toss'd between the two extrenies, Too vain or too dismay'd. 4 Decide the dubious, avv^ful case By some assuring sign ; And O, may thy ali-conqu*ring grace' Demonstrate I am thine. 223. L. M. Dohell Behold he prayetIu...P^ci^ ix. IL 1 QINCE, Lord, thy mighty grace did call ^ A bloody, persecuting Saul, Let none despair — here God displays His sovereign pow'r— behold he prays. 2 The soul that's truly born of God Delights to run the heav'nly road ; He nnourns for sin, and hates the ways Which lead to death — behold he prays. [3 Now wisdom's ways are his delight, And Christ is precious in his sight ; 224 CONVERSION. With shame be views his ill-spent dny^, And now — behold the sinner prays.] 4 Grace is the tlieme his soul explores; A God in Christ his soul adores ; Before the cross his fears he lays, And now to God — behold he prays, 3 He flies from v/orks to Jesu's blood, Yet proves b) works he's born of God: He runs with joy in Zion's ways, And to his God — behold be prays. 6 In heav'n each ], raying soul shall see Salvation was both rich and free ; And thro' eternal ages raise Their song to great Jehovah's praise. 224. L. M. HilPsCoh Convrrfhig Grace.,». Acts ix. 5.*. A Tim. i. 15, 1 1^1 1^ ever one of Adam's race -i-^ Cost thee, my Lord, more toil and grac^ Than ! have done, before my soul Could ) ield to thy divine controul ? 2 How great the pow'r, hov/ vast the sway, That fir^t constrain'd me to obey ! How large the grace thou didst impart That conquer'd sin and won my heart. 3 Vile was my heart, deep plung'd in sin— A dismal den of thieves within, Where ev'ry lust presumed to dwell> The hateful progeny of hell. 4 A base apostate from my God, I trampled on the Saviour's blood ; I scorn'd his mercy, mock'd his pain, And crucif)'d my Lord again. 5 But lo! the chief of sinners now Is brought before thy throne to bow ; Surely this mighty pow'r from thee, Can conquer all, that conquers me. CONVERSION. Q2$ 6 Hail, dearest Lord, my choicest lov^, Bv pity drawn from realms above ; I wonder at that grace of tfiine, That won a heart so v:ie as mine ! 225. C. M. JVal/m. Converting Grace,...'Ps, xlv. 3 — 5, 1 TT AIL, might) Jcsiis, how divme -*--■■ Is thy victorious sword ! The stoutest rebel must resign At thy commanding word. f2 The strongest holds of satan } ield To thine all-conquVing hard ; When once thy glorious arm's rcveaPd No creature can withstand.] 3 Deep are the wounds thine arrows give ; They pierce the hardest heart ; Thy smiles of grace the slain revive, And joy succeeds to smart. 4 Stili gird thy sword upon thy thigh, Ride with majebtic swa\' ; Go forth, sweei prince, triumiphantly, And make thy foes obey. 5 And when thy victVies are complete, And all the chosen rnce Shall round the throi^e of glory meet To sing thy conquVing grace— 6 O may my humble soul be found Among that favor'd band ! And I, with them, thy praise will sound, Throughout Imnaniiei's land. 296. C. M. H^:i]ims. yaikr'^s; Conversion*,,, P^cih xvi. SO, Z^. t T ORL), we adore thy matchless ways -*— ^ In br:n;',ing souls to dice ; We sing and shout erernal praise, For grace so iuil and iree. 227 CONVERSION. S Thy grace pervades the prison's gloom, And shines with lustre there ; Thy pow'r can bring a jailor home. With trembling, hope, and fear. -3 " What must I dc," the Jailor cries; " To save my sinking soul ? " Believe in Christ," the word replies, " Thy faith shall make thee whole.'* [4 By doing, we are all undone ; The law to death condemns ; Our hope, our help, our all is gone ; But God salvation sends. 5 Our works are all the works of sin, Our nature quite deprav'd ; Jesus alone can make us clean; By grace are sinners sav'd. 6 " Believe, believe," the gospel cries, '* This is the living way : From faith in Christ our hopes arise, And shine to perfect day.] 7 Come, sinners, then, the Saviour trust, To wash you in his blood ; To change your hearts, subdue your lust, And bring you home to God. 227. C. M. Stennett, Converted Thief, ..Luke xxiii. 4-2. 1 A S on the cross the saviour hung, -^^ And wept, and bled, and dy'd, lie pour'd salvation on a wretch 'J'hat languished at his side. 2 HJs crimes with inward grief and shame The penitent confess'd ; Then tui n'd his dying eyes to Christ, And thus his pray'r address'd : 3 "Jesus, thou Son and heir of heav'n.... " Thou spotless Lamb of God, CONVERSION. 228 ^ I see thee bath'd in sweat and tears, " And welt'ring in thy blcod. 4 "Yet quickly from these scenes of woe, ** In triumph thou shalt rise; " Burst thro' the gloomy shades of death, " And shine above the skies. 5 *' Amid the glories of that vrorld, *^ Dear Saviour, think on me ; " And in the victMes of thy death, *' Let me a sharer be." 6 His pray'r the dying Jesus hears, And instantly replies, " To-day thy parting soul shall j2 " With me in paradise," 228. C. M. Recce's StL Conversion of Zciccheus..,.l^'s.\kQ xix. 1 — 6. 1 \ SIGHT of Jesus, with his eyes, ■^~^ Zaccheus long'd to have : But mark how sure salvation flies To them that God will save. 2 However casual it may seem, That Jesus pass'd that Vay ; 'Twas all according to the scheme That in his counsel la}-, 3 Long in the cov'nant of his grace His worthless name had been j His stature and his duelling-place Were both contain'd therein. 4 " Zaccheus, haste," the Saviour said, " I come this vv'ay for thee; *' Tho' thou in trespasses art dead, '* Salvation thou shalt see." B 'Twas not that he was Abrah'm's son, In ties of fle6h and blood ; For he was sav'd by grace alone, As one elect of God. R ^29 CONVERSION. [6 Redemption ihro' a Saviour's name^ He aeem'd an idle dream ; He to salvation never came-^ Salvation came to him.] 7 His call by grace, ere time begun, Was fixt in day and hour : And he could neither will nor run 'Till Jesus gave him pow'r. 229. 8. 7. Sxvain. Conversion^^.Jer, xxxi. 3. 1 /^N the brink of fi'ry ruin, v^ Justice, with a flaming sword, Was my guilty soul pursuing When I first beheld my Lord. [2 Terrify'd with Sinai's thunder, Straight I flew to Calvary, Where I saw, with love and wonder, Him by faith who dy'd for me.] -3 *' Sinner,** he exclaimed, " I've lov'd thee " With an everlasting love ; " Justice has in me approv'd thee ; *' Thou shalt dwell with me above**' 4t Sweet as angels* notes in heaven. When to golden harps they sound, Is the voice of sins forgiven. To the soul by satan bound. 5 Sweet as angels* harps in glory. Was that heav'nly voice to me. When I saw my Lord before me Bleed and die to set me free ! -6 Saints, attend with holy wonder! Sinners, hear and sing his praise ! ^Tis the God that holds the thunder Shews himself the God of grace! 2-0. 8. 8. 6. Broxvn. True Convert.»,.2 Cor. v. IT. HEN with mv mind devoutly prest, Dear Saviour, ni) revolving brta&t w CONVERSION. 231 Would past offences trace ; Trembling, I make the black review, Vet pleas'd behold, admiring too, The po\v*r of chnitging grace. 2 Tlus tongue, widi blasphemies defil'd, These feet, to erring paths beguil'd, In heav'niy league agreed ; Who couid believe such lips could praise Or think my dark and winding ways Should ever lead, to thee? 3 These eyes, that once abus'd their sight, Now lift to thee their waiVy light, And weep a silent flood : These hands ascend in ceaseless pray'r j O wash away the stains they wear In thy redeeming blood ! [4 These ears, that pleas'd could entertain The midnight oath, the lustful strain. When round the festal board. Now, deaf to all th' enchanting noise, Avoid the throng, detest the joys. And press to hear thy word.] '& Thus art thou serv'd in ev'ry part ; O wouldst thou more transform my heart; This drossy thing refine ; That grace might nature's strength control And a new creatures-body— -soul Be, Lord, forever thine ! 231. 8. 8. 6. Newton, Poxver of converting Grace.,,, ^cts ix. 6. 1 T ORD, thou hast won, at le-ngth I yield j -*-' My heart, by mighty grace compeird, Surrenders all to thee : Against thy terrors long I strove, But who can stand against thy love ? Love conquers even me ! 2 All that a wretch could do I try*d — Thy patience scorn'd, thy pow'r defy'd, S5.3 COVENANT. And trampled on thy laws ; Scarcely the martyr at the stake Could stand more steadfast for thy salje Than I in satan's cause. ;> But since thou hast thy love reveal'd, And shewn my soul a pardon seal'd, I can resist no more ; Couldst thou for such a sinner bleed ^ Canst thou for such a rebel pleads I wonder and adore I 4 If thou had St bid thy thunders roll, And lightnings flash to biast my soul^ I still had stubborn been ; But mercy has my heart subdu'd, A bleeding Saviour I have vievv'd, And now I hate my sin. 5 Nov/, Lord, I would be thine alone ; Come take possession of thine own, For fhou hast set me free ; Keleas'd fiom satan's hard command, See all my powers waiting stand, To be employ'd by thee, 0 My will conform'd to thine would move, On thee, my hope, desire, and love In fixt attention join : My hands, my eyes, my ears, my Con^ue, Have satan's servants been too long, But now they shall be thine. 7 And can I be the very same Who lately durst blaspheme thy name,. And on thy gospel tread ? Surely each one who hears my case Will praise thee, and confess thy grace Invincible indeed ! 232. L. M. Kent. Ramhoxv of the Covenant. ,„Gtu, ix. 13 — 17. 1 T T THEN in the cloud, with colours fan', V V I sec the covenant bow j^ppear, COVENANT. 233 Its beauteous form and lovely rays Awake my soul to love and praise, 2 It shows to me how firm the base. The oath, the promise, and the grace, Which God of old, ere time began, To Zion sware in Christ his Son. 0 Dejected saint, dismiss thy fears. Still round the throne this bow appears. Proclaiming peace and mercy free, And full salvation now to thee. 4t It points thy soul to Jesus now ; Vindictive wrath once smote his brow j That on thy guilty soul and mine, No storms should beat of wrath divine. 5 Here, when thy fears begin to rise. And hope in disappointment dies. This covenant bow thy fears shall quell— 'Twas made for thee, in all things well. i Should sin prevail, and sorrows rise, And guilt and darkness veil tlie skies. Still round the throne the bow shall bs No sign of wrath, but love to thee. 233. 8s. Tophdij, Stability of the usi;e?2ai^^... Isaiah liv. 10» 1 A i3EBTOR to mercy alone, ■^^^ Of covenant mercy I sing : Nor fear with thy righteousness on^ ^ly person and offerings to bring. 2 The terrors of law and of God With me can have nothing to do ; !My Saviour's obedience and blood Hide all my transgressions from view. 3 The work which his goodness began The arm of his strength will complete ; His promise is yea and amen, And aever was forfeited yel. 234. COVENANT. 4 Things future, nor things that are notV, Not all things below nor above, Can make him his purpose forego. Or sever my soul from his love, 5 My name from the palms of his handa Eternity will not erase ; Imprest en his heart it remains, In marks of indelible grace. 6 Yes, I to the end shall endure, As sure as the earnest is giv'n ; More happy, b«t not more secure, The glorify'd spirits in heav'n. 234. 8. r. Lee. Covenant Love.*..! Pet. i. 2 — 4. 1 Tj^AK beyond all comprehension ■^ Is Jehovah's cov'nant love ; Who can fathom its dimension ? Or its unknown limits prove ? 2 Ere the earth upon its basis. By creating powV was built, Kis designs were wise and gracious. For removing human guilt. 3 He display'd his grand intention On the mount of Calvary, When he dyM for our redemption, Lifted high upon the tree. 4 O how sweet to view the flowing Of his soul-redeeming blood, With divine assurance, knowing That it made my peace with Godi 5 Why, O Lord, was I elected. Thy salvation to enjoy ? While such myriads were rejected. Equally as good as I ? 6 Nought foreseen thy love excited. Faith, or good desires in mc ; COVENANT. 235 But because thy grace delighted To be sovereign and free. r Freely thou wilt bring to heaven All thy chosen, ransom'd race, Who to thee, their head, were giv'a In the covenant of grace. 235. 8. 8. 6. Anon. Everlasting Covenant, »,. 2 Sam. xxiii. S» 1 "^JO VV for a h\Tnn of praise to God, i.^ (Ye trophies of a Saviour's blood) ; Join the sweet choir alcove ; All your harmonious accents bring, 'Wake ev'ry high, celestial string, To chant redeeming love. 2 Ere God pronounc'd creation good, Or bade the vast, unbounded flood Thro* fixed channels run ; Ere light from ancient chaos sprang, Or angels earth's formation sang, He chose us in his Son. 3 Then was the cov'nant order'd sure, Thro' endless ages to endure, By Israel's triune God : That none this cov'nant might evade ; With oaths and promises 'twas made. And ratify'd in blood. 4 God is the refuge of my soul, Tho* tempests rage, tho* billows roll, And hellish pow'rs assail : Eternal walls are my defence, Environ'd with Omnipotence, What foe can ere prevail I 5 Then let infernal legions roar. And waste their cursed, vengeful pow*r^ My soul their wrath disdains : In God, my refuge, Pm secure, While cov'nant promises endure, Or my Redeemer reigns. 236 COVENANT. 236. 6. 8. 4. Oliver. Covenant God.,*,Ex. iii. 6.. ..Acts vil. SfL 1 n|~^HE God of Abra'm praise, A Who reigns enthron'd above ; Aacient of everlasting days, And God of love. 2 Jehovah great, I Am, By earth and heav'n confest f I bow and bless the sacred name, Forever blest. f3 The God of Abra'm praise. At whose supreme command. From earth I rise, and seek the joys At his right hand.] 4 I all on earth forsake — Its wisdom, fame, and pow'r ; And him my only portion make^ My shield and tow'r. S' The God of Abra'm praise, Whose all-sufficient grace Shall guide me all my happy days In all his ways. 6 He calls a worm his friend J He calls himself my God ! And he shall save me to the end, Thro' Jesu's blood. 7 He by himself has sworn ; I on his oadi depend ; I shall, on eagle's wings upborne^ To heav'n ascend. $ I shall behold his face ; I shall his pow'r adore ; And sing the wonders of his grace I^r evermore. PART 2. # Tho' nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstiind. COVENANT. a36 To Canaan's bounds I urge my way. At his command. 10 The watry deep I pass, With Jesus in my view ; And ihro' this howling wilderness jMy way pursue. 11 The goodly land I see, With peace and plenty blest j The land of sacred liberty, And endless rest : [12 There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound ; And trees of life forever ^row, With mercy crown'd*] 13 There dwells the Lord, our King— • The Lord, our Righteousness, (Triumphant o'er the world and sin), The Prince of peace. 14 On Zion's sacred height His kingdom still maintains ; And, glorious with his saints in light. Forever reigns. 15 He keeps his own secure : He guards them by his side — Arrays in garments white and pure His spotless bride. 16 With streams of sacred bliss, With wines of living joys, W^ith all the fruits of Paradise, He still supplies. PART 3. 17 Before the great Three*One, His saints exulting stand, And shout the wonders grace hath done. Thro' all their land. 18 The listening spheres attend, And swell the growing fame ; 237 CREATION. Arc! sing in songs that never end, The wond'rous name, 19 The Triune God on high. The glad archangels sing ; And " holy, holy, holy," cry, " Almighty King ! 20 ** Who wast and art the same | " And evermore shalt be ; " Jehovah, Father, Great I Am, "We worship thee !'' 21 Befoit; tlie Saviour's fiice, The ransom'd nations bow j 0\jrwhelm'd by his almighty grace, Forever new. 22 He shews his scars of love ! They kindle to a flame ! And sound thro' all the worlds above The slaughterM Lamb. 23 The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high ; **1lail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,*' Tiiey ever cry. 24 Hail, Abrah'm's God and mine !• (I join the heav'nly lays); All might and majesty are thine, And endless praise. 237. L. M. Needham. Creatio?2. .t,Gtn* i. 31. 1 T OOK up, ye saints, direct your eyes -*— ^ To him who dwells above the skies ; With your glad notes his praise rehearse. Who form'd the might}^ universe. 2 He spake ; and from the womb of night At once sprung forth the cheering light | Him discord heard, and at his nod Expanded beauty spoke the God. CREATION. 2S« 8 The word he gave : th' obedient sunt Began his glorious race to run ; Nor silver moon, nor stars delay To glide along th' aetherial way. 4 Teeming with life, air, earth, and sea, Obey th' Almighty's high decree ; To ev*ry tribe he gives their food ; Then speaks the whole divinely good. 3 But to complete the wond'rous plan, From earth and dust he fashions man j In man the last, in man the best. The Maker's image stands confest. 6 Lord, while thy glorious works I view. Form thou my heart and soul anew ; Here bid thy purest light to shine, And beauty glow with charms divine • 238. 8. 8. 6. Ogihie. Ujiiversal Praisc^VsixXm cxlviii. 1 T> EGIN, my soul, th* exalted lay ; J-^ Let each enraptur'd thought obey, And praise th' Almighty's name ; Lo! heav'n and earth, and seas, and skies lin one melodious concert rise. To swell th* inspiring theme. 2 Thou heav'n of heav'ns, his vast abode, Ye clouds, proclaim your forming God ; Ye thunders, speak his pow'r : Lo! on the lightning's glcamy wing iri triumph walks th' eternal king j Th' astonish'd worlds adore. 3 Ye deeps, v/ith roaring billows rise, To join the thunders of the skits, Praise him who bids you roll; His praise in softer notes declare, £ach whisp'ring breeze of yielding air, And breathe it to the soul. 239 DEATH. 4 Wake, all ye soaring- throngs, and sing, Ye cheerful warblers of the spring, Harmonious anthems raise To him uho shapM your finer mould, Who tipp'd your glitt'ring wings of gold, And tun'd your voice to praise. ' 5 Let man, by noble passions sway'd. The feeling heart, the judging head, In heav'nly praise employ ; Spread the Creator's name around, 'Till heaven's broad arch ring back the sound, In general bursts of joy. 239. L. M. S ^ Unknown World, 1 f^ BY what gUmmVing light we view V_>/ That unknown world we're hastening to! God hath lork'd up the mystic page, And curtain'd darkness round the stage. •JJ We talk of heav'n, we talk of hell. But what they mean, no tongue can tell! Heav'n is the realm where angels are, And hell the chaos of despair. 3 But what these awful words imply None of us know before we die ! Whether v/e will or not — we must Take the succeeding world on trust, 4 Swift fiies the soul — perhaps *tis gone Ten thousand leagues beyond the sun: Or twice ten thousand more thrice told Ere the forsaken clay is cold. 5 But ah ! no notices they give. Nor ttU us where or how they live ; Tho' conscious while with us below How much themselves desir'd toknow« 6 As if bouxid up by solemn fate. To keep this secret of their slate, DEATH. ^0 To tell their joys or pains to none, That man may live by faith alone. 7 Well! — let our Sov'reign, if he please, Lock up his marvellous decrees ; Why should we wish him to reveal What he thinks proper to conceal \ £-8 It is enough that we believe Heav'n's brighter far than we conceive : And O may God our souls prepare To meet and bless, and praise him there.] 24-0. L. M. Dohell Supposed Conversation betvjeen the Mother and the Child after Death, MOTHER. 1 AH! little sojourner below, Mj^ O why from hence so quickly gone? Say — is this world so full of woe, That thou shouldst quit thine earthly home ? CHILD. 2 Vain world, how transient is its joy- Its pleasures soon will end in pain; But where I'm gone there's no alloy; Who would not die this bliss to gain 1 3 Here babes, like me, forever sing The dear Redeemer's dying love; Our songs make heav'n's high arches ring. And rills of bliss fill all above. 4 Then cease t' indulge th* falling tear, I now with Jesus ever dwell ; If you my praises did but hear. You'd surely say that all is well. 5 Now let each fun-ow'd cheek be dr\', And the Redeemer's grace adore ; Soon shall you mount with me on high To sing and praise, and part no more. S sa dj:ath. 241. C. M. DobelL Death of a Child,...! Sam. iil. 18. 1 f~^ OD hath bereav'd me of my child; VT His hand in this I've view'd ; It ia the Lord, shall I complain ? " He doth what seems him good!'* 2 I know the Lord does all things well ; His will has always stood j It is the Lord, I this can tell, He doth what seems him good! 3 'Twas God who gave my child to me, Th' appointed time he stood j It is the Lord, I plainly see, He doth what seems him good ! 4 Yet nature feels — but ah, he's gone— For him my tears have flow'd j It is the Lord, his hand I own. He doth what seems him goodo 5 Support my sinking spirit up Under this heavy load, It is the Lord, and he is just, He doth what seems him good* 6 It is on thee my hope is stay'd, I know thou art my God ; It is the Lord, his hand I'll bless. He doth what seems him good. 7 Uphold me. Lord, by grace divine. And cleanse me with thy blood j I now resign my all to thee, Since all things work for good. 242. €. M. Knight, Death of a Chiid....ti Sam. xii. 22, ^3. t /\ J ./iS! how chang'd that lovtK flowV, J^ Vv hich blocrr'd and cheer'd my heart I Fair fleeting crmfort of an hour, How soon we're caii'd to part! DEATH. 241 2 And shall my bleeding heart arraign That God, \vho«ie ways are love ? Or vainly cherish anxious pain For her who rests above ? 5 No ! — let me rather humbly pay Obedience to his will, And with my inmost spirit say, The Lord is right'ous still. 4 From adverse blasts, and lowering storms, Her favor'd soul he bore, And with yon bright, angelic forms, She lives, to die no more. 6 Why, should I vex my heart, or fast ; No more she'li visit rae ; My soul will mount to her at last, And I her face shall see. 6 Prepare me, blessed Lord, to share The bliss thy people prove ; Who round thy glcrioas throne appear, And dv/ell in perfect love. 243. C. M. Stennett, Death of an Infap,t..,,'^ldiU xix. 14. 1 T^HY life I read, my dearest Lord, -^ With transport ail divine ; Thine image trace in ev*ry word, Thy love in ev'ry line. 2 Mefhinks I see a thousand charms Spread o*er thy lovely face. While infants in thy tender arms Receive the smiling grace. 3 " I take these little lambs," said he, *' And lay them in my breast ; " Protection they shall find in me.... " In me be ever blest. 4 " Death may the bands of life unloose, " But can't dissolve my love ; 5244 DEATH. " Millions of infant-souls compose " The family above. 5 '' Their feeble frames my pow'r shall raise, ••^ And mould with heavenly skill ; " I'll give them tongues to sin^r my praise, *' And hands to do my will." 6 His words, ye happy parents, hear, And shout with joys divine ; Dear Saviour, all we have and are Shall be forever thine ! 244. C. M. Olding. Death of a youJig P^rso;?.... Psalm cii. 23. 1 TV /fY Tather calls me to his arms, ly^ And willingly 1 go : With ch.cerfulness I bid farewell To evVy thing below. 2 My tender parents, kind and dear, I bid farewell to you ; Tho' nature feels, and I can find 'Tis hard to say, adieu ! 3 Ye friends and kindred lov'd me much. Ye hold me near your heart; And still I feel that I can love. And find it hard to part. 4' Ye brothers, sisters, me you love. And love I also feel ; I see your tender passions move— Your grief you can't conceal. 5 But do not weep or grieve for me ; You know I must go home ; I was upon a visit here, And now I must return. [6 Farewell, thou world, with all thy toysf For thou hast been to me A world of transitory joys. Of sin and vanity. DEATH. 245 7 Now I rejoice to leave this world Of sorrow, sin, and pain : I know I'm wash'd rn Jesu's blood, And shall a crown obtain, 8 I'ni going to my heav'nly friend, My Jesus and my all : He calls to take me to his arms— - I will obey the call.] 24-5. C. M. Cruden..„altered, Death iwcertain,,.»'Ecd, ix. 10. 1 /^OME, O my soul, look up and see ^^ How swift the moments run ! Swift as the wheel of time whirls round My closing day brings on. [2 Some busy hand, perhaps, this hour, Is weaving fast my shroud ; Soon hoary winter will draw on, And freeze life's vital flood.] 3 Few clocks, for aught I know, may strike Before my funeral knell, Which, by its doleful, sounding tongue, Shall my departure tell. 4 ' When the grim king of terrors calls. May I triumphant stand j And find my Saviour then my friend, To guide me with his hand. 5 Then shall my spirit soar away To heav'n, and see his face ; And sing, with all the ransom'd throng. The wonders of his grace.' 246. C. M. Anon, FarervelL 1 'VT'E fleeting charms of earth, farewell! -*- Your springs of joy are dry ; My soul now seeks another home..*. A brighter world on high. S2 247 DEATH^ 2 Farewell, ye friends, whose tender care Has long engaged my love ; Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above, 3 Cheerful I leave this vale of tears, Where pains and sorrows grow ; Welcome the day that ends my toil, And ev'ry scene of woe. 4 No more shall sin disturb my breast— My God shall frown no more ; The streams of love divine shall yield Transports unknown before. 5 Fly, then, ye interposing days — Lord, send thy summons down ; The hand that strikes me to the dust, Shall raise me to a crown. 24r. L. M. HarrisoJi. Longing for glory, 1 TT ASTE, that delightful, awful day, XJL When this, my soul, shall leave her clay- Mount up and make her last remove. And join the church of Christ above. 2 Vain world ! what are thy toys to me \ 'Tis Jesus whom I long to see : I'd leave my friends, my life, my all,, ^nd thus address this earthly ball : — 3 " Farewell \ no more I tread your ground ; " No more I need the gospel sound : " My feet have reach'd the heav'nly shore— " I know no imperfection more. 4 "Let friends no more my suff'rings mourny " Nor view my relics with concern : ** O cease to drop the pitying tear— '^ I've past beyond the reach of fear. 5 " Thro' tribulation, sharp and long, " I'm brought to join the sinless, throng j DEATH. 24Q ^* Glory to God for ev'ry woe, " And all the pain I felt below. 6 " All glory to the Lamb of God ! " My robes are spotless thro* his blood t *' 'Tis thro' his free and sovereign grace " I now behold his blissful face." [7 Worthy the Lamb that once was slainy In glory infinite to reign ; To him be endless praises giv'n, By all on earth and all in heav'n.j 248. C. M. 3fason. Hope of Heaven, 1 T SOJOURN in a vale of tears ^ -*- Alas ! how can I sing ? My harp doth on the willows hang, Untun'd in evVy string* [2 O come, my dear, almighty Lord...* My sweetest, surest friend : Come — for I loath these Kedar tents, Thy fi*ry chariots send.] [3 What have I here ? My thoughts and joys^ So long disposed to roam. Are fixt, and I will follow them To my eternal home.] 4 What have I in this barren land \ My Jesus is not here ; Mine eyes will ne^er be blest, untM My Jesus doth appear. 3 My Jesus is gone up to heaven, To get a place for me ; For 'tis his will that where he is. His followers should be. 6 Canaan I view from Pisgah's top- 1 Of Canaan's grapes I taste ; My Lord, who sends unto me here. Will send for me at las*. 249 DEATH. [7 I bave a God that changeth not — • Why should I be perpIexM ? My God, who owns me in this world, Will own me in the next.] [8 Go fearless, then, my soul, with God, Into another room : Thou who hast walked with him here, Go, see thy God at home.] 9 My dearest friends, they dwell above ; Them will I go to see ; And all my friends in Christ below Wiil soon come after me. 249. C. M. Toplachjs Col Happiness of Saints dtparted„.,^QV, xiv. 1 — 3. 1 TTOW happy are the souls above, -■- -*■ From sin and sorrow free ! With Jesus they are now at rest. And all his glory see ! 5 " Worthy the Lamb," aloud they cry, " That brought us here to God :'' In ceaseless hymns of praise they shout The virtue of his blood. 3 Sweet gratitude inspires their songs, Ambitious to proclaim. Before the Father's awful throne, The honours of the Lamb. 4 With wond 'ring joy they recollect Their fears and dangers past ; And bless the wisdom, pow'r, and love. Which brought them safe at last. $ They follow the exalted Lamb, Where'er they see him go ; And at the footstool of his grace Their blood-bought crowns they throw* 6 Lord, Itt the merit of thy death To me be likewise giv'n \ DEATH. 250 And I, with them, will shout thy praise Thro' all the streets of heav'n. 250. C. M. Doddridge. Death of a Minister, „.}o^\\\ji2( i. 2 — 5. 1 '^[OW let our drooping hearts revive, -*-^ And all our tears be dry ; Why should those eyes be drown'd in grief, Which view a Saviour nigh ? 2 What tho* the arm of conq'ring death Does God's own house invade ? What tho' the prophet and the priest Be numbered with the dead ? 3 Tho' earthly shepherds dwell in dust..«» The aged and the young.... The v/atchful eye in darkness closM, And mute th' instructive tongue : 4 Th* eternal Shepherd still survives^ New comfort to impart ; His eye still guides us, and his voice Still animates our heart. 5 " Lo, I am with you," saith the Lord, '^ My church shall safe abide ; *' For I will ne'er forsake my own, '^ Whose souls in me confide." 6 Thro' ev'ry scene of life and death, This promise is our trust : And this shall be our childr *^'s song, When we are cold in dust. 251. C. M. Steele. Victory over Death.,,,! Cor. xv. 57. 1 T X THEN death appears before my sight^ V V In all his dire array, Unequal to the dreadful fight, My courage dies away. ^ But see my glorious leader nigh ! My Lord, my Saviour lives ; 25^2 DEATH. Before him death's pale terrors fly. And my faint heart revives. 3 He left his dazzling throne above, To meet the tyrant's dart ; And O amazing povv'r of love ! Rect iv'd it in his heart ! 4 O for the eye of faith divine To pierce be\ond the grave ! To see that Friend, and call him mine, Whose arm is strong to save. PART SECOND. 5 Lord I commit my soul to thee-— Accept the sacred trust ; Receive this nobler part of me. And watch my sUepinp^ dust : 6 'Till that illustrious morning come, Wiien all ih)- saints shall rise, And, cloth'd in full, immortal bloom, Attend thee to the skies; 7 When thy triumphant armies sing The honors oi thy name ; And heav'n's eternal a- dies ring With glory to the Lamb : 8 O let me join the raptur'd lays, And with the blissful throng, Resound salvation, pow'r, and praise, In everlasting soi:g \ 252. C. M. Doddridge, Death and yudgmQ7iU,.MQh. ix. 27. [1 TJEAVN has conlirmM the great decree, •*• ^ That Adam's race must die : One general ruin sweeps them down, And low in dust they lie.] S Ye living nien, thy tomb survey. Where you must quickly dwell ; Hark how the awful summons sounds In Qv''ry fiin'ral knell. DEATH. i53 B Once you must die ; and once for all, The solemn purport weigh ; For know that heav'n and hell are hung On that important day. 4 Those eyes so long in darkness veil'd Must wake, the judge to see ; And ev*ry word and ev'ry thought JNIust pass his scrutiny. 5 O may I in the Judge behold My Saviour and my Friend ; And, far beyond the reach of death. With all his saints ascend. 252, S. M. Doddridge. Support in Death, .,.FsiX[m xxiii. 4; ■ % T> EHOLD the gloomy vale, ■^ Which thou, my soul, must tread. Beset with terrors fierce and pale, That leads the^ to the dead. 2 Ye pleasing scenes, adieu. Which I so long have known ; My friends, a long farewell to yoUj For I must pass alone. 3 And thou, beloved clay, Long partner of my cares, In this rough path art torn away, With agony and tears. [4 But see a ray of light, With splendor all divine. Breaks thro' these doleful realms of nigLtj And makes its horrors shine.] 5 Where death and darkness reigns, Jehovah is my stay ; His rod my tretnbiing feet sustains— His staff defends my way. 6 Dear Shepherd, lead me on ; My soul disdains to fear , 254 DEATH. Death's gloomy phantoms all are flowH, Now life's great Lord is near, 254. 7s. Grant. On a Saint entering Heaven„„lsd\sih. Ixiv. 4% 1 \X/HY was unbelieving I, V V Trembling so afraid to die ? Now my feet in safety stand Here within the promise land. HaL 2 O what wond'rous grace is here, Now I'm safe from ev'ry fear! Sin and doubts are ever gone— . Sighing shall no more be known. 3 Henceforth neither grief nor pain ; Here successive pleasures reign j All things our hosannas raise ; O the glories of this place ! [4 O, yc perff ct, happy ones, Let me try to join your tunes' Come let us exalt the Lamb^ Singing ever to his name. 5 He our full redemption wrought ; He for us this glory bought ; From the earth he calls us home ; To our Father's house we're come. 6 Oft in Kedar's tents I try'd, When my God his face did hide, With my friends to raise this song, But it languish'd on my tongue.] ^ Jesus now unveils his face ; Here I shout of sovereign grace ; FillM with love, incessant cry. To his praise in raptures high. 8 O, my drooping friends below, Did you half this glory know, Daily would you stretch the wing., Here to fly and thus to sing. Hal. DEATH. 255 255. 8s. Wesley, Death of a Brother. ,„Kqv, xiv. 13. 1 T J O W blest is our brother, bereft AX Of all that could burden his mind ! How easy the soul that hath left This wearisome body behind ! 2 Tnis earth is affected no more With sickness, or shaken with painj The war in the members is o'er j And never shall vex him again. [3 Thi'? languishing head is at rest ; Its thinking and aching are o'er ; This quiet, immoveable breast Is heav'd by aiHiction no more.] 4 This heart is no longer the seat Of trouble and torturing pain ; It ceases to flutter and beat — It never shall flutter again. 5 The lids that he seldom could close, By sorrows forbidden to sleep, Seal'd up in the sweetest repose, Have strangely forgotten to weep. ^ These fountains can yield no supplies, These hollows from water are free ; The tears are all wip'd from these eyesj And evils they never shall see. [7 To mourn and to suffer is mine, While bound in a prison I breathe ; And still for deliverance pine. And press to the issues of death.] S What now vAih my tears I bedev/, O might I this moment become ; My spirit created anew, My flesh be consign'd to the tomb. T 256 DEATH. 256. 8s. Anon, Death of a Sister, .„Rtv, xiv. 13; 1 'nr^'IS finish'd! the conflict is past, -*- The heav*n-born spirit is fled ; Her wish is accomphsh'd at last, And now she's entomb'd with the dead. 2 The months of affliction are o'er, The days and the nights of distress ; We see her in anguish no more — She's gained her happy release. 3 No sickness, or sorrow, or pais, Shall ever disquiet her now ; For death to her spirit was gain, Since Christ was her life when below^ 4 Her soul has now taken its flight To mansions of glory above, To mingle with angels of light. And dwell in the kingdom of love* 5 The victory now is obtain'd ; She's gone her dear Saviour to see ; Her wishes she fully has gain'd— She's now where she longed to be. 6 The coffin, the shroud, and the grave, To her were no objects of dread ; On him who is mighty to save. Her soul was with confidence stay'd. j7 Then let us forbear to complain. That she is now gone from our sight } We soon shall behold her again. With new and redoubled delight. 257. 8. 7. 4. Whigrove, Soul happy on a Death-Bed. 1 T^ V KY moiTjent brings me nearer AI' /Io my long- sought rest above; Higher mounts my soul, and hijjher-— O how happy to remove ; DEATH. 2J8 Then, forever, I sliall sing redeem- ng love. 2 Soon shall I be gone to glory — Join the bright, angelic race, There repeat the pleasing story— I was savM by sov'reign grace : And, forever. View my loving Saviour's face. 2 The' my burden sore oppress me, And I shrink beneath my pain, Jesus he will soon release mc. And your loss will be my gain : Precious Saviour, "With my Lord I shall remain, 258. 8. 7. 4. JVingrove, Fcdling asleep in yesi/s..,*Acis vii. 60. 1 IT APPY soul ! we now resign thee, -■- -» Called by the great I Am ; Left thy troubles all behind thee— - Gone to glorify the Lamb j And, forever, Sing the wonders of his name. 2 Gone to join the heav'nly choir, 'Ray*d in spotless garments bright ; Gone thy Saviour to admire. Who is now thy soul's delight: « And, forever. Sing. his praises day and night. 3 There the once-despised christian, Free from all his grief and pain, Feels the sweetness of religion — Proves his life was not in vain } And, forever, "With his Jesus shall remain, 259. ODE. Pope. Dyirtp- Saint to his Soul ,..\ Cor. xv. S^^—'ST*^ 1 ^ TTr AL spark of heav'nly flame ! V Quit, O quit this mortal frame s 260 DECREES. Trembling, hoping, ling'ring, flying, O the pain, the bliss of dying ! Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife, And let me languish into life. 2 Hark ! they whisper, angels say, " Sister spirit, come away ;" What is this absorbs me quite ? Steals my senses, shuts my sight ? Drowns my spirit, draws my breath ? Tell mj, my soul, can this be death I 3 The world recedes, it disappears ! Heav'n opens on my eyes.... my ears With sounds seraphic ring I Lend, lend your wings, I mount ! I fly ! O grave, where is thy victory ? O death, where is thy sting I 260. L. M. IVestlakes Seh Decrees ofGod..,.^ph, i. 11. 1 JT'^WAS fixt in God's eternal mind, 1- When his dear sons should mercy find From everlasting he decreed, When ev'^yy good should be convey'd. 2 DeterminM was the manner, how W^e should be brought the Lord to know j Yea, he decreed the very place. Where he v/ould call us by his grace. [3 Vast were the settlements of grace On millions of the human race ; And ev'ry favor richly giv'n. Flows from the high decrees of heav'n.] 4 In ev'ry mercy, full and free, Th' appointing God I wnsh to see ; To see how grace, free grace has reign'd In ev'ry blessing he ordain*d# 5 Yes, dearest Lord, 'tis my desire Thy wise appointments to admire, DECREES— Rejected. sei And trace the footsteps of my God Thro' ev'ry part of Z ion's road. 261. 7s. Rijland, Decrees o/'Go^.... Psalm xxxi. 15- 1 qOV'REIGN Ruler of the skies, ^ Ever gracious, ever wise ! All my times are in thy hand— • All events at thy command. 2 His decrees who form'd the earth, Fixt my first and second birth ; Parents, native-place, and time. Ail appointed were by him. 3 He that form*d me in the womb,. He shall guide me to the tomb j All my times shall ever be Order'd by his wise decree. 4 Times of sickness, times of health ; Times of penury and wealth ; Times of trial and of grief; Times of triumph and rellt;£ 5 Times the tempter's pow*r to prove | Times to taste a Saviour's love; All is fixt, the means and end, As shall please my heav'nly friend. 6 Plagues and deaths around me fly \ Till he bids, I cannot die ; Kot a single shaft can hit, ^Till the God of love sees fit. 262. 148th. Harrhou Dejected^ ijet hop2ng.*»,V&'d\m xlii. 11'. 1 "t X rHY do I thus complain, V V And bovv my drooping head ? Cheer up, my soul, again — Thy Saviour is not dead : Jesus, thy Lord, is still the same. Believe his vrord, and trust his nams* T Z ms DELIVERANCE. 2 What tho' he hides his face, Nor will one smile afford. Thou yet may'st plead his grace. And venture on his word : Still all thy trust on him repose, And own him just in all thy woes. 3 Why should distressing thoughts. Why should distracting cares, Still aggravate thy faults, And urge thy flowing tears ? No longer fight against his rod ; But still delight and hope in God. 263. L. JVI. Gibbons. What hath God xvr ought P Num. xxiii. 23. 1 T^THAT hath God wrought? might Israel say, V V When Jordan rollM its waves away j. And gave a passage to their bands, To march secure across its sands. [2 ' What hath God wrought for Jacob's race ? Shout and adore the wond'rous grace ; To them fair Canaan's land is giv'n, The t}'pe of rest, and peace in heav'n.'] 3 What hath God wrought ? might well be said^ When Jesus, rising from the dead. Scattered the shades of pagan night, And blest the nations with his light. 4 What hath God wrought ? let Brita^Ji see^ Freed from the plagues of nopery ; Its ten-fold night, its iron chains, Its galling yoke, its penal pains. 5 What hath C^od v/rought ? in sweet surprise. Shall sound thro' all the earth and skies : When, like a mill-stone in the main, Proud Rome shall sink, nor rise again. 6 What hath God wrought ? O blissful theme ! Are we redeem*d, and call'd by him ? Shall we be led the dcsart thro* — And bafe arrive in glory too .? DESPAIR. 264 The news shall ev'ry harp employ, Fill ev'ry tongue with rapt'rous joy ; When we shall join the heav'niy throng, We'll swell the triumph and the song ! 264. L. M. Stogdon. Despair^ sinful, • 1 TT THAT mean these jealousies andfears^ V V As if the Lord was loath to save } Or lov'd to see us drench*d in tears. Or sink with sorrow to the grave. 2 Does he want slaves to grace his throne ? Or rules he with an iron rod ? Loves he the deep^ despairing groan ? Is he a tyrant, or a God I 3 Not all the sins which we have wrought. So much his tender bowels grieve^ As this unkind, injurious thought, That he's unwilling to forgive. 4 What tho* our crimes are black as night. Or glowing like the crimson morn ? Immanuei's blood will make them white As snow thro' the pure aether borne. 5 Lord, 'tis amazing grace we own, And well may rebel-worms surprise j— But was not thy incarnate Son A most amazing sacrifice I 6 ** I've found a ransom,'' saith the Lord 5 *' No humble penitent shall die ;'' Lord, we would now believe thy word. And thy unbounded mercies try t 265. L. M. Cruttenden, Despair pr evented.*, Asuiah Iv. 7. 1 T ORD, didst thou die, but not for me ? -*— ' Ami forbid to trust thy blood ? Is not thy mercy rich and free, Seal'd in the kind atoning flood ? 26^ DEVILS. 2 Who then shall drive my trembling soul From thee, to regions of despair ? Who has surveyed the sacked roil, And found my name net written there ? 3 Presumptuous thought ! to fix the bound- To limit mercy's sov'reign reign : WTiat other happy souls have found, I'll seek ; nor shall I seek in vain. [4 I own my guilt, my sins confess ; Can men or devils make them more? Of crimes, already numl:)erless, Vain th' attempt to swell the score ! 5 Were the black list before my sight, While I remember Jesus cU'd, 'Twould only urge my speedier flight,. To seek salvation at his '^ide.] 6 Lord, at thy feet Til cast me down. To thee reveal my guilt and fear ; And if thou spurn me from thy throne, I'll be the first who perish there. 266. C. M. Mcdlcij. Devils believe and tremble.;, James ii. 19. 1 ^I'^O God who lives and reigns on hig^i, J^ The saints' best passions move ; Devils believe, and trembling lie, But devils cannot love. Q The saints in songs forever new, Their humble tribute bring ; Devils believe and tremble too, But devils cannot sing. 3 The saints before his throne in prayV,^ Their daily wants display ; Devils Ijelieve and tremble there, But devils cannot pray. 4 But to believe this God is hvCy And humbly call him mine 5 DOUBTING. 26J This precious faith comes from above, Is heav'nly and divine. 5 Give me that faith, O God of grace, Which purifies the heart ; Which works by love and holiness, Nor will from thee depart. 6 In this sweet grace may I excel, And in it live and die ; While treaibling devils dov/n in hell In chains and darkness lie. 26r. C. M. N'jxvton, Doubting Christian* 1 T TNCERTAIN how the way to find, v-> Which to salvation led, I listened long, with anxious mind. To hear what others said. 2 When some of joys and comforts told^ I fear*d that I was wrong i For I was stupid, dead, and cold- Had neither joy nor song. 3 The Lord my labVmg heart relieved. And made my burden light; Then for a moi-ntnt I believed, Supposing all was right. 4 Of fierce temptations others talk'd. Of anguish and dismay ; Thro' what distresses they had walk'd, Before they found the way. 5 Ah ! then I thought my hopes were vain^ For 1 had liv'd at ease ; I wish'd for all my fears again. To make me more like these. 6 I had my wish — the Lord disclos*d The evils of my heart ; And left my naked soul expos'd To Satan's fi'ry dart. 2@8 EARTHQUAKE. 7 Alas ! " I now must give it up/* I cryM in deep despair ; How could I dream of drawing hope From what I cannot bear I 8 Again my Saviour brought ms aid, And v/hen he set me free, ** Trust simply on my word," he said, " And leave the rest to me." 263. L. M. GMoiis, Earthquake »*.A?,'A\'d\\ xxix. 6. 1 /^REA'i God, in characters of flame, vJT W^e read the terrors of thy name ; 'Tis guilt provokes thtse dire alarais, And sets th' Omnipotent in arms* 2 O may the world thy judgments owti, ,And humbly bow before thy throfie ! That powV, which rocks asunder parts Can ijreuk eVn adamantine hearts! $ Of riches we will boast no more, No more to earth entrust our store. That in an instantaneous grave R(^sumes the gold and gems it gave, 4 Our hopes shall now ascend on high. And seek a treasure in the sky : The mines above are rich and pure. And shall thro"* endless years endure. 269. L. M. Doddridge. Ebenezer. „.Dcut. viii. fS....! Sam. vii. 12. 1 T^ TP:RNAL God, I bless thy name— X-J The same thy pow'r, thy grace the same i^ The tokens of thy friendly care Open, and crown, and close the year. 2 I 'midst ten thousand dangers stand, Supported by thy guardian hand; And see, when I survey thy ways, Tea thousand monuments of praise.- EBENEZER. STO 3 Thus far thy arm has led me on ; Thus far I make thy mercy known ; And while I tread this desart land, New mercies shall new songs demand. 4 My grateful soul, on Jordan's shore, Shall raise one sacred pillar more ; Then bear, in thy bright courts above. Inscriptions of immortal love. 270. 8. 7. Robinson. Ebe?2ezer,„,l Sam. vii. 12. 1 /^OME, thou fount of evVy blessing, ^^ Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise. 2 Teach me sonie melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount — I'm fixt upon it. Mount of God's unchanging love. 3 Here I raise my Ebenezer: Hither by thy help I'm come : And I hope, bv thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. 4 Jesus sought me v. hen a stranger, Ward'ring from the fold of God| He, to save n.} soul from, danger, Intirrpos'd \\\v\ precious blood. 5 O, to grace hu»v great a debtor, Daiu I'm constniin'd to be! Let thdt grare, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wancl'ring heart to thee ! r6 Prone to wander. Lord, 1 feel it- Prune to leave tht- God I \o\e ! K<^rc's nv htait, O take ami seal itj Seal it Irom th) courts above ! I 271 EBENEZER. Sn. 7s. Fa-wcett, Birth Day Song. *.,Acts xxvi. 22. MY Ebenezer raise To my kind Redeemer's praise j With a grateful heart I own, Hither to thy help I've known. ^ What may be my future lot. Well I know concerns me not : T his shall set my heart at rest, What thy will ordains is best. 3 I my all to thee resign ; Father, let thy will be mine ; May but all thy dealings prove Fruits of thy paternal love. 4 Guard me, Saviour, by thy pow'r; Guard me in the trying hour; Let thy unremitted care Save me from the lurking snare. 5 Let my few remaining days Be devoted to thy praise j So the last, the closing scene, Shall be tranquil and serene. 6 To diy will I leave the rest ; Grant me but this one request — Both in hfe and death to prove Tokens of thy special love. 274. L. M. Tucker, ^ Union with Christ. ,.,2 Tim. i. 9. 1 'C'XP AND, my soul, arise and sing -*-^ The matchless grace of Sion's Kingj Whose love, as ancient as his name. Let all thy pow'rs aloud proclaim. 2 *Twas he, eternal ages past, Form'd his great plan from first to last; And what his arm would i *er fulfil. Stood ever present to his will. ELECTION. 272 f3 He saw with one capacious glance World upon world to life advance ; And fixt the end, ere time began, Of seraph, reptile, and of man. 4 Of man, chief work of all below, What wonders are we led to know I Wonders surpassing angel's thought Are by our God in Jesus taught.] 5 Grace, deep as the eternal mind, Unutterable bliss design'd For man, ere worlds or sin were born, Or angels sang creation's morn. 6 Chosen of old, of old approv'd ; In Christ th' eternal Son belov'd ; Adopted too. and children made. Ere sin its baneful poison spread* [7 Tho' sin and guilt infest them here, In Christ they all complete appear j For all that justice ere demands, • Receiv'd full payment from his hands. 8 In him the Father never saw The least transgression of his law; Perfection then in him we view; And saints in him are perfect too.] 9 Then let our souls in him rejoice. As favor'd objects of his choice ; Redeem'd, and sav'd by grace, we sing Eternal praise to Christ our King. 273. L. M. Ke7it. Election proved by Calling., *.]oh xiv. 5. 1 T^HERE is a period known to God, Jl When all his sheep, redeem'd by blood, Shall leave the hateful v/ays of sin. Turn to the fold, and enter in. 2 At peace with hell, with God at war, lo lift's dark maze they wander far ; U S7^ ELECTION. Indulge their lusts, and still go on As hr from God as sheep can run. ,3 When wisdom calls, they stop their ear, And headlong urge the mad career ; Judgments nor mercies e'er can sway Their roving feet to wisdom's way. 4 Glory to God, they ne'er can rove Beyond the limits of his love ! Secure by his eternal will, Firm as the base of Sion's hill, 5 Th* appointed time rolls on apace, Not to propose, but call by grace ; To change the heart, renew the soul, And all their sinful lusts controul. 274. C. M. Toplady. Elected to Holiness, .,,2 1 im. i. 9. 1 TTOW vast the benefits divine, •»• -*• Which we in Christ possess ; We're sav'd from guilt and every sin, And call'd to holiness. ^2 *Tis not for works which we have done, Or shall hereafter do. But he of his abounding love Salvation does bestow. o The glory. Lord, from first to last, Is due to thee alone ; Aught to ourselves we dare not take, Or rob thee of thy crown. 4 Our glorious Surety undertook Redemption's wond'rous plan; And grace was gi\ en us in ium Before the world began. [S Safe in the arn^s of so\ 'reign love We ever shall remain : Nor shall the rage of earth cr hell JMakc thy dear counsels viun.J ELIECTION. 6 Not one of all the chosen race, But shall to heav'n attain ; Partake on earth the purposed grace, And then with Jesus reign. 275. C. M. Anon. Election. 1 tr LECTION ! 'us a joyful sound ■*^ Fo wretched, guilty man : The Father, Son, and Spirit, form'd The everlasting plan. 2 O n>ay this Bible-truth inspire My heart with purest bliss ; And land my soul in mansions' wher^ My chosen Jesus is. H '6. 5. 6. Tcpladij, Electing Love,.**Aciz xiii. 48* OW happpy are we Our election who see, And can venture, O Lord, for salvation on thee ! In Jesus approv'd. From eternity lov'd, Upheld by thy pow'r, v^e cannot be mov'd. ' Tis sw^eet to recline On thy bosom divine, , And experience the comfofts peculiar to thine s "While, horn from above, And upheld by thy love. We with singing and triumph to Sion rethove. Our seeking thy face. Was the fruit of thy grace ; Thy goodness demands and shall have all the praise; No sinner can be Beforehand with thee, Thy grace is preventing, almighty and free. ' On Canaan's fair land We shortly shall stand, With crowns onour heads,and with harps in our hand. Srr ELECTION. Oar harps shnll be tun'd, The Lamb shall be crown'd, Salvation to Jesus thro* heav'n shall resound.' '217. 8. 7. 4. S, P. R. E/ecf}on.;.Kph» i. 4 — 7. X QONS we are thro' God's election, ^ Who in Jesus Christ believe j By eternal destination, Sovereign grace we here receive : Lord, thy i"nf rev Does both grace and glor}' give. 2 Ev'ry fallen soul, by sinning, Merits everlasting pain ; But thy love without beginning, Has resior'd tliy sons again : Countless millions Shall in life thro' Jesus reign. 3 Pause, my soul, adore and wonder ! Ask, *' O why such love to me ?'* Grace hath put me in the number Of" the Saviour's family ; Hallelujah ! Thanks, eternal thanks to thee I [4 Since that love had no beginning, And shall never, never cease» Keep, O keep me. Lord, from sinning^ Guide me in the way of peace i -Make me walk in All the paths of holiness, 5 When I quit this feeble mansion^ And my soul returns to thee ; Let the powV of thy ascensioa Maiiifest itself in me : Thro* thy Spirit Give the fmal victory !] f) When the angel sounds the trumpet- When my soul and body join — EPHRAIM— ETERNAL. 2^^ When mv Saviour comes to judgment, Bright in Majesty divine, I shall triumph ; For his righteousness is mine. 7 When in that blest habitation, Which my God for me ordain'd, When in glory's full possession, I with saints and angels stand, Free grace only Shall resound thro' Canaan's land. 278. L. M. Medley, EphrainCs Repentance,..]^r, sxxi. 18 20...Hos, xi. 8> 9. 1 "LJOW shall I give my Ephraim up, -tJ- Or make him drink the wrathful cup ? Shall I, in awful, dreadful ire Doom him to hell's eternal fire ? 2 Ah, no I — my heart is tum'd withinj I'll punish, yet forgive his sin ; And my repentance shall declare, The truth which I to Israel sware. 3 I'll never let my word be broke. Nor in fierce anger deal the stroke ; ^ly dreadful wrath Til not imploy, Nor Ephraim will I e*er destroy. 4 No — I'll fulfil my gracious plan. For I am God, and not like man ; Nor will I punish as a foe. But he my love shall sweetly know. $ His sad backsli dings I'll forgive, And he shall turn again and live ; I will again ray joys restore, And Ephraim then shall weep no more. 2r9. L. M. Gibbons. Eternal Life.,. ,Titus iii. 7, 1 T^ TERNAL life ! how sweet the sound -*^ To sinners v/ho deserve to di* I U2 280 ETERNITY. Publish the bliss the world around...* Echo the joys, ye worlds on high, 2 Eternal life ! how will it reign, When, mounting from this breathless clod, The soul discharg'd from sin and pain. Ascends t' enjoy its Father God ! 3 Eternal life ! how will it bloom In beauty on that blissful day. When rescu'd from th' impris'ning tomb, Glory inv^ests our rising clay ! 4 Eternal life ! O how refin d The joy ! the triumphs how divine ! When saints in body and in mind Shall in the Saviour's image shine ! 5 Holy and heav'niy be that soul. Where dwells an hope so bright as this ; How should we long to reach the goal, And seize the prize of endless bliss ! 280. L. M. Steele, "Rejieci'ton on Life and £?er;2Ztz/.... Isaiah Ivii. 15«- 1 17 TERNITY is just at hand ; -■-^ And shall I waste my ebbing sand t And careless view departing day, And throw my inch of time away l 3 Eternity ! tremendous sound! To guilty souls a dreadful wound ! But O ! If Christ and heav'n be mine,^ How sweet the accents ! how divine ! 3 Be this my chief, my only care, JVIy high pursuit, my ardent prayV— An int'rest in the Saviour's blood, My pardon seal'd, and peace with God. 4 But should my brightest hopes be vain j, The rising doubts how sharp its pain! My fears, O gracious God, remove,. Confirm my title to thy love* ETERNITY. 281 5 Search, Lord; O search my inmost heart, And light, and hope, and joy impart ; From guilt and error set me free, And guide me sate to heav*n and thee» 281. L. M. Medley, Eterniti/. .„Jerm* x. 10. 1 /^^ THOU eternal, glorious Lord, V^ Thv gracious presence now afford; To all our souls thine influence bring, While of eternity we sing ! 2 Eternity! stupendous theme ! Compar'd herev/ith our life's a dream : Eternity ! O awful sound, ' A deep where all our thoughts are drown*d i* 3 Eternitv ! the dread abode And habitation of our God ! His glory nils the vast expanse, Beyond the reach of mortal sense.- 4 But an eternity there is Of dreadful woe, or joyful bliss : And, swift as time fulfils its round^ We to eternity are bound. [5 What countless millions' of mankind Have left this fleeting world behind ; They're gone •, but where ? — ah ! stop and see*— Gone to along eternity.} [6 And is eternity so near? And must we very soon be there ? Sinner — ah ! whither wilt thou flee. Or how avoid eternity !]. 7 Can^st thou forever bear to dwell In all the fi'ry deeps of hell ; And is death nothing then to theCj Death, and a dread eternity ? 5 Ye gracious souls, with joy look up"; In Christ rejoice, your glorious hope j. 2B^ EVENING. This everlasting bliss secures j God and eternity are yours. 282. L. M. Steele. Evening So ng.,., Fs?dm cxli. 2. 1 /^ RE AT God, to thee my ev'ning song V-T With humble gratitude 1 raise j O let thy mercy tune my tongue, And fill my heart with lively praise. 2 Mercy, that rich, unbounded store. Does my unnumber'd wants relieve ; Among thy daily craving poor On thy all-bounteous hand I live. 3 My days unclouded as they pass, And ev'ry gentle rolling hour, Are monuments of wondVous grace, And witness too tiiy love and powV. 4 Thy love and povy*r, celestial Guard*, Preserve me from surrounding harmt Can danger reach me while the Lord Extends his kind, protecting arm ? 5 Let this blest hope my eyelids close. With sleep refresh my feeble frame ; Safe in thy care may I repose, And wake with praises to thy name. 283. L. M. Kenn, Evening So72g.„»Vsa\m iv. 8. 1 f^ LORY to thee, my God, this night, ^-^- For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and thec, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. f 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; EVENING. 284 Teach me to die, that so I may Triumphant rise at the last day.] 4 O may my soul on thee repose ; And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep that shall me more vigVous make, To serve my God when I awake, 5 If in the night I sleepless lie, JVIy soul wiih heav'nly thoughts supply j Let no ill dreams disturb ray rest— Nor pow'rs ol darkness me molest. [6 Lord, let my soul forever share The bliss of thy pat- rnal care ! 'Tis heav'n on earth ! Ms heav'n above, To see thy face, and sing thy love !] 284. C. M. HrMim. Eutkhus brcii^ht to Life,.,, Acts xx, 9 — 12# ^m That love and fear the Lord ; When sinners dead are made alive By his ail-quick'ning word. 2 The parent views, wi*h joyful eyesy His now returning son, And in ecstatic joy he cries, " What hath the Saviour done !" 3 The ministers of Christ rejoice. When souls the word receive ; When sinners hear the Saviour's voice, x\ud in the Lord believe. 4 The church of God their praises join, And of salvation sing ; They glorif\- the grace divine Of their victorious King. 5 In heav'n above there's joy and praise^ Before the Lord, most high ; Th' angelic choirs their voices raise. And with each other vie. 285 EVENING—EXCELLENCE. 6 But g^i-eater joy must they possess, Who feel this glorious change ; Their lab'ring tongues can but express How true, but } et how strange ! [7 Dear Saviour, comfort us to-night—^ Thy work, O Lord, revive ; ALny v/e enjoy this noble sight, Dead sinners made alive. 8 Then will thy saints aloud rejoice, And join the host above. To praise thy name with cheerful voice, And magnify thy love.] ^^5. 8. 8. 6. Cennkk iD' Hammond. JEven'mrr and Morninq; 6'5/2e»"»Luke xxiv. 29. 1 IVT^ farther go to-night, but stay, i-^ Dear Saviour, *till the break of day j Turn in, di-ar Lord, with me ; And in the morning v,htn I wake, JVIe in thine aims dear Jesus, take, And ni go on with thee. [2 Now, Lord, be with us on our way j Unveil thy face. ...thine arm display.... "I'hy glory let us prove : Do thou, dear Saviour, with us walk, That while with thee we sweetly talk^ Our hearts may burn with love. 3 May we in faith still journey on, 'Till v/e arrive where thou art gone, And see thy face in heav'n ; Then, when in glory we shall meet. In what sweet concert shall we sit, And sing of sins forgiv'n.] 286. 8. 8. 6. Medley. Excellencij of C/irist„..\s2i\Ah xxxv. 2. 1 /"A COULD I speak the matchless worth, ^^ O could I sound the glories forth FAITH. 28/ Which in my Saviour shine, I'd soar and touch the heav'nly stricgs, And vie with Gabriel, v^hile he sings, In notes almost divine, 2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt. My ransom from the dreadful guilt Of sin and wrath divine ; I'd sing his glorious righteousness, In which all perfect, heav'nly dress My soul shall ever shine. 3 I'd sing the characters he bears. And all the forms of love he wears. Exalted on his throne : In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would to everlasting days MaJce all his glories known. 4 Well — the delightful day will come, When my dear Lord will bring me home, And I shall see his face : Then with my Saviour, brother, friend, A blest eternity I'll spend Triumphant in his grace* 287. L. M. DobelL Woma7i of Canaan. .,.M'att. 15. 57. 1 T) EH OLD a sinner, dearest Lord, -*-^ Encourag'd by thy gracious wor^, W^ould venture near to seek that bread, By which thy children heri^ are fed. 2 Do not the humble suit deny, Of such a guihy wretch as I ; But let me fted on crumbs, tho* small, Which from thy bounteous table fail. 3 I am a sinner. Lord. I own ; By sin and guilt I am undone; Yet will I wait, and plead, and pray. Since none urc tnipty sent away. 288 FAITH. 288. L. M, Steele. Faith in GcflT... Hab. iii. 17, 18. 1 QHOULD famine o'er the mourning field )3 Extend its desolating reign ; Nor spring its blooming beauties yield, Nor autumn swell tlie golden grain ; 2 Should lowing herds and bleating sheep, Around their famish'd master die ; And hope itstlf despairing weep, While life deplores its last supply ; 3 Amid the dark, the dismal scene, If I can say the Lord is mine, The joy shall triumph o'er the pain, And glory dawn, tho' life decline. A> The God of my salvation lives ; My nobler liie he will sustain ; His word immortal vigor gives, Nor shall my glorious hopes be vain. S Thy presence, Lord, can cheer my heart, Tho' cvVy earthly comfort die ; Thy smile can bid my pains depart. And raise my xacred pleasures high. [6 0 let me hear thy blissful voice, Inspiring life and joys divine ! The barren desart shall rejoice, 'Tis Paradise if thou art mine !] 289. L. M. Wesley. Faith in G(?^....Hab. iii. 17, 18. t A LTHO* the vine its fruit deny, JTx. AUho' the olive yield no oil ; The with'ring fig-tree droop and die, The fields delude the tillers' toil ; 2 Altho' the stall no herd afford. And perish all the bleating race ; Yet will I triumph in the Lord, The God of my salvation praise. I FAITH. 290 5 Tho* comfortless my soul remain, And not a gleam of light appear ; Tho' joy be sought, and sought in vain, And tho' despair itself be near. 4 Altho' assurance all be lost, And blf'oming hopes cut off I see ; Yet will I in my Saviour trust, And glory that he dyM for me. $ In hope, believing against hope, My int'rest still in God I claim ; His gracious word shall lift me up— Salvation is in Jesu's name. 6 Soon shall he bring deliverance nigh, And my dejected soul shall find. When he shall lift my comforts high, His arm how strong, his heart 1k)vv kind. 290. L, M. Needham^ altered. iLxploits of Fazt/i....Hth. xi. 33. 34, 1 T) LEST is the mem'ry of the just ! J-^ And sweet their slumbers in the dust j Tho' lost, long lost to mortal eye, Their glorious fame shall never die. 2 In life's fair book the Patriarchs liv^e ; Prophets and saints instruction give ; Tho' dead, they speak the truth divine. And in example brightly shine. 3 By faith what wonders have they done — They suif 'rings bore, they victVies won 5 By faith they promises obtain'd. And kingdoms to its empire gain'd. 4 By faith they clos'd the lion's jaw. And harmless made his dreadful paw ; Quench'd fiercest flames, escap'd the sword, And to nsw life the dead restor'd. 5 My soul, these ancient heroes view. Their faith, their love, their zeal pursue ; X 29t FAITH. Wnrm'd b)^ each word and glorious deed, In the same blessed path proceed. 6 O may I in their triumphs share ; And in my Saviour's robes appear, And give my Captain great renown, Who gives me an immortal crown, 291. C. M. Needham. Fait/u:*Ueh, xi. 13. 1 "O TSE, O my soul, pursue the path J^ By ancient heroes trod : Ambitious view those holy men. Who liv'd and walk'd with God. 2 Tho* dead, they speak in reason's ear, And in example live ; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give, 3 'Twas thro' the Lamb's mo?t precious blood, They conquer'd ev'ry foe ; And to his pow'r and matchless grace. Their crowns and honor owe. '4f Lord, may I ever keep in view The patterns thou hast giv*n ; And ne er forsake the blessed road. Which led them safe to heav'n. 292. C. M. Hervey. Faith. a TXT KEN faith presents the Saviour's Ueath, V V And whispers, " this is mine ;" Sweetly my rising hours advance , And peaceluliy deiline. 2 Let outward things to how they will. On thte I cast my lare ; But let me reign with iht-e in heav'n, Tho* niost ur; worth) here. 3 F^ith in thy love shall sweeten deathj And sniooih the rugged wa^ , FAITH. 2^3 Smile on me, dearest Lord, and then 1 shall not wish to stay. 293. CM. S7va!n. Strong Faith* 1 TpJRMLY I stand on Zion's hill, -»- And view my starry crown ; No powV on earth my hope can shake. Nor hell can pull me down. 2 The lofty hills and stately towVs, That lift their heads on high^ Shall ail be levell'd in the dust—* Their very names shall die. 3 The vaulted heav''ns shall melt away, Built by Jehovah's hands ; But firmer than the heav'ns, the Rock Of my salvation stands. 294. C. M. NeaJe. Trhimph of Fahh.,,.Dan, iii. 13— '35. 1 "f X That mighty wonders faiih has done ! V V O, who can e'er recount The numerous vict'ries it has won. Or tell the vast amount ? •2 Possessed of this, without disroavj The Hebrew champions stood, And dar'd a tyrant disobey, Resisting unto blood* 3 His impious threats they disregard, And all his fury brave, Believing that the God they fear'd, Was able them to save. 4 Leaning on his almighty arm, Who did such faith inspire, They were preserved, secure from harm, Amidst consuming fire. 5 Like precious faith may we possess, Nor need we ever fear. 295 FAITH. Tho* call'd tliro' floods or flames to pass, If God be vvidi us there. 295. S, mT Btddome. Precious /'^/V/2....Eph. ii. 8... .2 Pet. i. 1. i T^AITH — 'tis a precious grage, ^ Where'er it is besto\v\l ! It boasts of a celcstiv^l birth, And lithe gift of God! 2 Jesus it owns a King, An a!l-atoni!:;^ priest ; It claims no merit of its own, But looks for all in Christ. 3 To him it leads the soul, When fili'd with deep distress j Flies to ihQ fountain of his blood, And trusts his righteousness. 4 Since 'tis thy work alone, And that divinely free ; Lord, send the Spirit of thy Son, To work this faith in me. 296. 8s. Eart, Victor ioKs Faith,,,. Wony, 1, IT, 1 ^ I 'HE moment a sinner believes, X And trusts in his crucify*d God, His pardon at once he receives, Redemption in full thro' his blood. 2 Tho' thousands and thousands of foes, Against him in malice unit«. Their rage he thro' Christ can oppose, Led forth by the Spirit to fight. 3 The faith that unites to the Lamb, And brings such salvation as this. Is more than mere fancy or name— The work of God's Spirit it is. 4 It treads on the world and on hell ; It vanquishes death and despair ; FAMILY WORSHIP. 297 And, what is still stranger to tell, It overcomes heaven b_v pray*r. 5 It says to the mountains " depart," That stand betwixt God and the soul ; It binds up the broken in heart, And makes their sore consciences whole -^ 6 Bids sins of a crimson-like dye Be spotless as snow, and as white ', And raises the sinner on high, To dwell with the angels of light. 297. L. M. Scott, Seekmg Direction for a new Hahifatkn'. 1 COLE Sov'reign of the earth and skiwS, ^ Supremely good, supremely wise, Fix thou the place of our abode, But let it still be near to God. 2 There, with an ever-smiling face, Renew the visits of thy grace ; The dwelling with thy presence bless. And thence each baneful evil chase. 3 Thus while we sojourn here below. Let streams of mercy round us flow ; And when our destin'd race is run, Assign us mansions near thy throne. 293. L. M. ScotL Going to a neiv Habitation. 1 T,VrHE RE'ER the Lord shall build my housCp V V An altar to his name I'll raise : There, morn and ev'ning, sl>all ascend The sacrifice of pray'r and praise. [2 With dutious mind the social band Shall search the records of thy law ; There learn thy will, and humbly bow With filial reverence and awe.] 3 If num'rous blessings of the earth ladulgent God to us afford, X 2 299 FAMILY WORSHIP. With warm, united hearts we'll pay Our grateful tribute to the Lord. 4 Here fix, dear Lord, thy sacred rest, And spread the banner of thy love, 'Till ripen'd for the heav'nly world, We ris€ and join the church above. 299. C. M. Scott. Settling in a nexv Habitation. 1 "^[OW let our hearts their glory wake, x^ The sacred song to raise ; And ev'ry tuneful pow'r combine, To shout Jehovah's praise. il To us a goodly heritage His providence assigns. And in a safe and pleasant place, Marks out our happy lines. 3 Come, let us to his holy name, A grateful altar raise ; And be this habitation styl'd The house of pray'r and praise. 4 Here may his secret breathings fan Devotion to a flame. And faith and love and ^eal inspire, T* adorn the christian name. 5 Thus with thy visits, smiles, and grace. May this abode be blest ; And here, O great Jehovah, fix Thy pleasant, lasting rest. 300. S. M. Ph'ippard. jfoshim's Besohuio?!..,. Josh. xxiv. 15. 1 T ET Joshua's solemn charge, -*— ' To Israel's army giv*n. Persuade the souls of ail, this day, To choose the God of heav'n. 2 How blessed is the choice To serve and love the Lord : FEAR. 301 May he each heart constrain to feed Upon his sacred word. 3 This will aflford us joy In cv'ry scent- of grief; From hence will flow our daily peace— Our comfort and relief. 4 Amidst our doubts and fears. Our choice of God will prove. That he first chose us by his gracQ As subjects of his love. 5 May sinners round us see How wise was Joshua's choice, And feel constrained by sovVeign love In Jesus to rejoice. ,301. L. M. Anon, altered. Past Mercies encouraged against present Fears,*** Judges xiii. 23. 1 T X THY should I yield to slavish fears ? V V God is the same to endless years : Tho' clouds and darkness hide his face. He's boundless both in truth and grace. 2 Would e'er the God of truth make known The worth and glory of his Son j His love and righteousness display. And cast my soul at last away ? 3 Would he reveal my sin and woe- Teach me my num'rous wants to know. And help me in my darkest frame, To build my hopes on Jesu's name ? 4 Would God preserve my soul from hell. And make his love at times prevail, Would he bestow such mercies past, And yet reject my soul at last ? 5 No — He's my Father and my Friend^ On whose sure promise I depend ; Tho' now from me his face he hides, Immutable his love abides. 3C2 FEAR. 6 Satan shall ne'er o'er Jesus boast, Nor the rich grace be ever lost : The Spirit ne'er his dwelling lose, Nor Christ the humble soul refuse. 7 Tho' unbelief may long molest, And sin and satan break my rest ; Grace shall at last the victVy get, And make my conquest quite complete. 3( 2. C. M. BeddGme. Fear 720^... Isaiah xli. 10. 1 ^^/^E trembling souls, dismiss your fears^ -*► Be mercy all your theme ; Mercy, which like a river, flows In one continual stream. 2 Fear not the pow'rs of earth and hell f God will these pow'rs restrain ; His mighty arm their rage repel, And make their efforts vain. 3 Fear not the want of outward good ^ Pie will for his proyide ; Grant them supplies of daily food, And all they need beside. 4 Fear not that he will e'er forsake. Or leave his work undone ; He's faithful to his promises, And faithful to his Son. 5 Fear not the terrors of the grave, Or death's tremendous sting; Ke will from endless wrath preserve, To endless glory bring. [6 You, in his wisdom, pow*r, and grace, May confidently trust ; His wisdom guides, his pow'r protects^ His grace rewards the just.] FEARS— FIRE. 303 303, C. M. Doddridge, Fears dissipated,,. As:i\2^\ xii. 10, i A ^^^^ art thou with us, gracious Lord, -^"^ To dissipate our ftar ? Dost thou proclaim thyself our God, Our God forever near ? 2 Doth thy right. hand, which formM the earth.. And bears up all the skies, Stn^tch from on high its friendly aid, When dangers round us rise f 3 Dost thou a father's bowels feel For ail thy humble saints? And in such tender accents speak, To soothe their sad complaints ? 4 On this support my soul shall lean, And banish ^vhy care ; The gloomy vale of death must smile, If God be with me there. 304. L. M. Gibbons, On the Alarm of Fire.,., Amos \v, 11. 1 '"T^HE fire, v>'ith wild unbounded pow'r, JL May ruin evVy earthlv joy, And in a swift, surprismg hour Our treasures, homes, and lives destroy. 2 But still the saint its rage defies, And should destruction seize his frame, His unimbodied soul would rise And mount to giory in the flame. 3 There stands a palace built sublime In yonder heav'ns to which we go. Secure from all the wastes of time, And all the dire events below. 4 When vengeance, kindling all her fires, Shall ride in ruin o'er the ball ; Saints shall enjoy their full desires, Their God, their Saviour, and their all. w 305 FORTITUDE— FULNESS. 305. C. M. Han-isciu Fortitudc\...M2^il. x. 28. HY should the dread of sinful mart Ensnare and vex my soul; O, for that fortitude which can My evVy fear contrcul. 2 Shall I oiTend a holy God, And sacrifice my peace, To shun a mortal's threat 'ning rod, A friend or two to please ? 3 I must obey the God I love, Tho' all the world contemns ; One smile from him, I prize above The richest earthly gems. 4 Hark ! O my soul— methinks I hear Jehovah's awful voice-— " Fear not, thou worm, for I am near; " I well approve thy choice. 3 " While mortal men revile and frown, ** I'il srtiile upon thy soul ; " And thou shuit tread the tempter clovvn^ *^' While I his rage coniroul." 6 Lord, I resign me to thy will, Thy wisdom I adore t I yield to thee— thy word fulfil, And let me doubt no more, .'^06. 8. 8. 6. Hammond. Piilness of Christ.. ..John i. 16.. ..Col. i. tO. 1 TN Christ alone all fulness dwells; -^ He a rich plenitude reveals To all his chosen seed ; Whatever be his people's wants. From his rich fulness still he grants, As their immortal head. 2 Tn all their troubles and distress, He will bestow abundant grace, And help them on their way; GETHSEMANE, SOT He'll never let his people go. Nor shall they sink in endless woe j His love kuows no decay, 3 Ye timid souls, renounce yourselves, Nor longer live on Christ by halves j Live wholly on the Lamb : Behold yourselves in him complete, With him in heav'n you soon shall mcjetj Tp glory in his name. SOT. 7s. Hart, Gethsema?ie„„MatU xxvi. 36 — 45. 1 TV yf -\.NY woes had Christ endur'd^ i-Vl Many sore temptations met. Patient, and to pains inur'd ; But the sorest trial yet Was to be sustain'd in thee, Gloomy, sad Gethsemane ! 2 Came at length the dreadful night, Vengeance, with its iron rod, Stood, and with collected mighi, BruisM the harmless Lamb of G«d ; See, my soul, the Saviour see, Grov'ling in Gethsemane. ^ There my God bore all my guilt ^ This thro' grace can be believ'd i Bin the torments which he felt, Are too vast to be conceiv'd : None can penetrate thro* thee. Doleful, dark Gethsemane. 4 AW my sins against my God 5 Ali my sins against his laws ; All my sins against his b^ood; All mv sins against his cause ; Sins as boundless as the sea; Hide me, O Gethsemane. 5 Here's my claim, and here alone j None u Si\viour more can need? 308 GLIMPSE OF JESUS— GLORY* Deeds of righteousness Pve none ; Nor a work that I can plead ; Not a glimpse of hope for me, Only in Geihsemane. 6 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One almighty God of love, Prais'd by all the heav'nl}' host, ^In thy bhining courts above ; \Ve poor sinners, gracious Three, Bless thee for Gethsemane. 308. L. M. Steele. GBnpse of Jesus precious, \ TESUS, what shall I do to show, J How much I Icve thy charming name; Let my whole heart with rapture glow, Thy boundless goodness to proclaim. 2 Lord, if a distant glimpse of thee. Can give such sweet, such vast delight, What must the joy, the triumph be. To dwell forever in thy sight I 309. C. M. Westlake's StL altered. Glimpse of fesus precious, t T OKD.. let me see th} blissful facq, -*— ^ While sojourning below ! 'Tis from thyself my jo\s arise, And all my comforts flow. IS. A glimpse — a single glimpse of thee, Would more delight mv soul Than this vain world, with all its joys, Could I possess the whole. 310. C. M. Griffns Sel. Latter Day G/ore/.... Isaiah ii. 2, 4, ^O. 1 1^ EJOiCE, ye nations of the world, -^ *- And hail the happ\ day, W^hen Satan's kingrloTr,,drvvi.ward hwrl'd, Shall perish with dismay. GOD. Cll 2 Kejoice, ye heathens ; wood and stone Shall form your gods no more ; Jehovah, ye shall trust alone, And him alone adore. S Christians, rejoice ; each party name, Each diff rent sect shall cease : Your error, grief, and wrath, and shame,, Shall yield to truth and i)eace. 4 Ye sons of peace, the triumph share ; Trumpets no more shall sound ; The murd'rous sword, the bloody spear, Shall fertilize the ground. $ Bright o*er the mountains may we see This blessed morning ray; And glorious may its splendor be E'en to the perfect day ! 311. CM. Erskine. God irmisible**.A Tim. vi. 15, 16. 1 'T^HE Great Invisible unknown, -«■ Who fills th* eternal throne, Is King of kings^ and Lord of lords, Jehovah, God alone. 2 'Tis far beyond blind mortal eyes To see his bright abode ; Nor can created minds e*cr glance A thought half-way to God. 3 Infinite leagues beyond the sky, Th' Eternal reigns alone ; Where human minds, nor finite wings, Can mount the topless throne. 4 Let evVy nation, tribe, and tongue. His matchless pow'r proclaim ; And heav'n, and enrth, rocks, hills, and seas, Repeat their loud Anient Y 312 GOSPEL. 3(2. L. M. FoJ^e. 'Go fjyeac/i my GaspeL...M-aYk xvi. 15. 1 " /^ O," saith the voice of heav'nly love, V_T " ]\|y gospel preach to ev'ry land j '^ Lo ! I am with you to the end, " Observe and follow my command." 2 With joy the first deciples heard. And preach'd the heart-reviving news, As they from him receiv'd in charge, First, to the unbelieving Jews : 8 Then to the Gentiles far and near, Published Salvation in his name, And the glad tidings of his grace To this distinguish'd island came. 4 ' Here may the gospel still remain, 'Till Christ shall in the clouds descend^ Then we who love the gospel now Shall call the Judge our heav'nly friend. 313, L. M. Cole. Gospel first preached at yerusalem..,.'Lw\Q xxiv, 47. 1 *" PROCLAIM my gospel,"saiththf Lord, X- " Ye preachers dt my sacred word ; *' Let ev'ry nation hear the theme, ** Beginning at Jerusalem. , 2 *' Go, let the chief of sinners know, *' That I have blessings to bestow ; *•'• Proclaim salvation in my name, " Beginning at Jerusalem. S '* Where I was treated with disdain, " Where I was crutified and sU.in; •' There shall my gospel gain esteem, *' iit-i:,inn''r!,o; at Jerusalem. 4 " My paid\ring love {Toclaim al^road, '" And sh.<-v; the virtue of my blo(;d ; *''• ''I iii tjmt shi^li lid, prodaim mj gracp " To ev'iy ii.iid, iu ev'i) plate. GOSPEL. 314. 5 ** In yonder World, behold the train " Of sinners sav'd from endless pain j " Ascribing glory to the Lamb, *' Within the new Jerusalem." 314. L. M. Ancju GospePs jc>i/fui Sound., „P's-d\m Ixxxix. 15. i /^O.VIE, dearest Lord, who reigns above, ^-^ And draw me with the cords of love ! And while tiie gospel does abound, O may I know the joyful sound ! 2 Sweet are the tidings, free the grace, It brings to our apostate race ; It spreads a heav'niy light around, O may I know the jo) ful sound ! 3 The gospel bids the sin-sick soul Look up to jesus and be whole : In him are peace and pardon found j O may I know the gospel sound ! 4 It stems the tide of swelling grief, AiTords the needy sure relief; Releases those by satan bound, O may I know the joyful sound ! 315. L. M. Peacock. Gospel Harvest,.,, John iv. 35. 1 T O, clad in nature's bright array, ■^^^ The fields a beauteous scene display ; See how the golden ears of corn. Wide-waving, all the hills adorn. 2 See earth with God's rich goodness crown'd, A joyful plenty smiles around : But now to our admiring eyes. Behold ! superior prospects rise. 3 Rich harvests, where salvation grows, Their fair celestial fruits disclose ; A paradise on earth is seen. How pleasing, how divine the scsnce! SiQ GOSPEL. 4 See, sinners hast'ning to embrace The tidings of torgiving grace ; Redeem'd from hell, with price divine, In faith and holiness they shine, 5 All crown'd with immortality, I'hese fruits of righteousness shall be | Then they that reap, and they that sow, Shall everlasting triumphs know. 6 Together shall their songs arise. In the fair fields of p:iradise ; And shouts of triumph and of joy. Their blest eternity employ. 316. L. M. Nesdham, Thif Kingdom c^722^.<..Matt. vi. 10. ,1 T T AST thou not said, almighty God, A JL The humble heart is thine abode I Erect thy kingdom. Lord, within, And let thy grace subdue our sin. 2 To distant lands thy gospel send. And thus thy empire wide extend; To Gentile, Turk, and stubborn Jev/, Great King of grace, saFvation shew. 3. Where'er div liglu and sun aiise, 7"hy name, O God, immortalize! -May nations yet unborn confess Thy wisdom, pow'r, and righteousness. 317. 8.4. Ray s Col, Gospel Trumpet,., .Vs. Ixxxix. 14 — 17. 1 T_JARK, hark ! the gospel-trumpet sounds, A -»- Thro' the wide earth the echo bounds^ Pardon and peace by Jesu's blood j Sinners are reconcil'd to God, And brought into the heav'nly road By grace divine. 2 Come, sinners, hear the joyful news, Nor longer dare the grace refuse ; GRACE. 318 Mercy and justice here combine, Goodness and truth harmonious join, While boundless love in evVy line, Invites you near. Ye saints in glory, strike the lyre, Ye mortals, catch the sacred hre ; Let both the Saviour's love proclaim, And spread abroad his matchless fame, Forever worthy is the Lamb Of endless praise. 318. L. M. R . Bij Grace ye are saved. ,„¥.ip\\. il. 5. 1 QELF-righteous souls on works rely, O And boast their moral dignity ; But if I lisp a song of praise, Grace is the note my soul shall raise, S 'Twas grace that quicken'd me when dead', And grace my soul to Jesus led ; Grace brings me pardon for my sin— 'Tis grace subdues my lusts within. 3 'Tis grace that sweetens evVy cross, 'Tis grace supports in ev'ry loss ; In Jesu's grace my soul is strong- Grace is my hope and Christ my song. 4 'Tis grace defends when danger's near ^ By grace alone I persevere ; 'Tis grace constrains my soul to love- Free grace is all they sing above. 5 Thus *tis alone of grace I boast, And 'ti« in grace alone I trust ; For all that's past grace is my theme— For what's to come 'tis still the same. 6 Thro' endless years, of grace I'll 'oing, Adore and bless my heav'n:y King ; I'll cast my crown before his throne, And shout free grace to him aloue. Y2 319 GRACE. 319. L. M. W . My Grace is siifficient for thee*,,.2 Cor. xii. 9. 1 /^~^OME, all ye chosen saints of God, V_^ Whose souls are wash'd in Jesu's blood ; Hear what he says, his word is true— '' My grace sufficient is for you. 2 *' I am your sure, almighty friend, '* Who, loving, loves you to the end ; *' I will be near you, and will shew, *' My grace sufficient is for you. S " I know how numVous are your foes ; '* I know the ways which they oppose ', " I know their cunning malice too — '• My grace sufficient is for you. 4 " Tho' satan strives your souls t' ensnare, '' YouVe still the objects of my care ; " You're near my heart, Pll bring you thro'— " My grace sufficient is for you. 5 " Do you want proof of this my love ?— " Calv'ry survey ; then heav'n above ; " See, how the ransom'd millions bow !— " My grace sufficient is for you. 6 " ril guide you safely in the way, " Thro' life's dark night, to heav'h's bright day ^ *■'• And there with wonder you shall view,' *•'* My grace sufficient was for you." 320. C. M. Hoskms. Inexhaustible Gr(7c'^....Luke xv. Si. 1 TEHOVAH'S grace, how full, how free : J His language how divine ! ** My Son, thou ever art with me, '* And all i have is thine. 2 ** My saints shall each a portion share^ '*' That's worthy of a God ; *' They are my chief, my constant care— * '* The purchase cf my blood* GRACE. 521 S '' Both grace and glory I ivlll give, " And nothing good deny ; " With me my saints shall ever live^ " And reign with me on high. 4 " And if ten thousand more 1 call^ *' T' enjoy this happiness, " I have enough for each. ...for all ; " Nor shall you have the less." 5 Then, dearest Lord, make millions come> And feast on pard'ning grace j Bring prodigals, bring exiles home^ And we w^ill shout thy praise. 321. S. IM. Doddridge. (?r(7C6'....Eph. ii. 5. 1 /^ RACE ! 'tis a charming sound f ^J Harmonious to the ear ! Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived the way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wond'rous plan» [3 Grace first inscrib'd my name In God's eternal book : Twas grace -that gave me to the Lamb, Who all my sorrows took.} 4 Grace led my roving feet, To tread the heav'nly road ; And new supplies each hour I meet. While pressing on to God. S Grace all the work shall crowny Thro' everlasting days ; It lays in heav'n the topmost stone^ And well deserves the praise. 3^2^ GRACE. 522. 8. 7. Wingrove. Miracle of Grace. •..hukc xix. 10« 1 TT AIL ! my ever blessed Jesus, A -*- Oily thee I wish to sing; To my soul thy name is precious, Thou my prophet, priest, and king. 2 O ! what mercy Aows from heaven, O, what joy and happiness ! Love I much ? I've much forgiven, I'm a mirac!e of grace. [S Once with Adam's race in ruin, UnconcernM in sin I h\y ; Swift destruction still pursuing, Till my Saviour passed by. 4 Witness, all ye hosts of heaven, My Redeemer's tenderness ; Love I much ? I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace.] 5 Shout, ye bright angelic choir, Praise the Lamb enthron'd above y Whilst astonish'd, I admire, God's free grace aiul boundles love* 6 That blest moment I receiv'd him, Fill'd my soul with joy and peace ; Love I much ? I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace, 323. 11. 8. JRcccc'sSe!. Distinguishing Grace „ A Cor* iv. 7. 1 TN songs of sublime adoration and praise, -■■ Ye pilgrims for Sion who press, Break forth and extol the great Ancient of days, His rich and distinguishing grace. 9 His love from eternity fixt upon you, Broke forth and discover*d its flame, When each with the cords of his kindness he drew. And brought you to love his great name. GRACE. 324 3 O had not he pitied the state you were in, Your bosoms his love had ne'er felt : You all would have liv*d, would have dy'd too in sin, And sunk with the load of your guilt. 4f What was there in you, that could merit esteem, Or give the creator delight ? 'Twas *' even so, Father," you ever must sing, Because it seem'd good in thy sight. [5 'Tvvas all of thy grace we were brought to obey, While others were sulTcr'd to go The road, which by nature we chose as our way, Which leads to the regions of woe.] 6 Then give all the glory to his holy name, To him all the glory i^elongs ; Be yours the high joys still to sound forth his fame,- And crown him in each of }our songs. 524. 123. LeecPs Col. Free Gr<:vce....Zach. iv. 7. 1 'TPHE voice of free grace, cries escape to the -»- mountain : For all that believe, Christ hath open'd a fountain, For sin and uncleanness, and evVy transgression. His blood flows so freely in streams of salvation Kailelujah to the Lamb, who has bought us a pardon. We'll praise him again, when we pass over Jordan. 2 Ye souls that are wounded, to the Saviour repair, Now he calls \ou in mercv — and can you forbear? Tho' your sins are increas'd as high as a mountain. His blood can remove them j it streams from the fountain. 3 Now Jesus, our King, reigns triumphantly glorious O'er sin, death, and hell, he is more than victorious With shouting proclaim it — O trust in his passion^ He saves us most freely — O precious salvation. £4 Our Jesus proclaims his name all victorious. He reigns over all, and his kingdom is glorious : 325 GRAVE— GUEST. To Jesus we'll join with the great congregatron, And triun-sph, ascribing to him our salvation.] S With joy shall we stand, when escap'd to the shore, With harps in our hands, we'll praise him the more^ WeMl range the sweet plains on the bank of the river, And sing of salvation for ever and ever ! 225. L. M. Medley. Grave and Hravcn.,..]oh iii. 17* 1 Q AINTS in their graves lie down in peace, ^ No more by sin or heil opprest ; 7'he vvMcked there from iroubling cease. And there the weary are at rest. 2 Thrice happy souls who*re gone before To that inheritance divine ! They lal.H)r, soncw, sigh no more, But bright in endless glory shine. 5 There shall we join the blissful throng, An KHOLD the Saviour at thy doof, JlS He gendy knocks, has knock'd before ; Has waited long, is waiting still, You treat no other friend so ill. 2 Admit him ; for the human breast Ne'er entertain'd so kind a guest : Admit him, or the hour's at hand, When at his door denyM you'll stand, 3 Open my heart. Lord, enter in. Slay ev'ry foe, and conquer sin :. I now to thee my all resign, 3\ly body, soul, shall all be thinck HEART. 527 327. L. M. Steele. Inconstant Heart lamented* 1 AH! wretched, vile, ungreatful heart, -^^ That can from Jesus thus depart j Thus fond of trifles vainly rove, Forgetful of a Saviour's love. 2 In vain I charge my thoughts to stay, And chide each vanity away ; In vain, alas, resolve to bind This rebel heart, this wand'ring mind. 3 Thro* all resolves how soon it flies, And mocks the weak, the slender ties ; There's nought bepeath a pow'r divide, That can this roving heart confine. 4 Jesus, to thee I would return, And at thy feet repenting mourn : There let me view thy j)ard*ning lovc^ And never from thy sight remove. 5 O let thy love, v/itH sweet controul, Bind all the passions of my soul ; Bid ev'ry vanity depart, And dwell forever in my heart. 328. L. M. HarU Hardness of Heart lamented, 1 f~\ FOR a glance of heav'nly day, ^^ To meli this stubborn stone away; And thaw, with beams of love divine. This heart, this frozen heart of mine. 2 The rocks can rend, the earth can quake, The seas can roar, the mountains shake \ O fetiirgs, all things shew some sign But this unfeeling heart of mine. 3 To iiea^ die sorrows thou hast felt, \Vr:at but an adamant would melt t But I can read tach m' vinnj line, And nothing moves this heart of mine* 329 HEART. 4 Eternal Spirit, mighty God, Apply within the Saviour's blood ; 'Tis his rich blood, and his alone. Can move and melt this heart of stone. 329. L. M. Bledley. Stony Heart Iame?ited., ..Ez^k, xxxvi. 26 — SY, 1 T ORD, hear a burden'd sinner mourn, ,1 J Who gladly would to thee return ; Thy tender mercies O impart, And take away this siony heart. @ 'Tis this hard heart which sinks me down, Nor asks thy smile, nor ft ars th) frown j This causes all my woe and sn^art ; Lord, taice away this stony heart. 3 *l'is this hard heart, my gracious Lord, Which scorns thy love, and slights thy word ; Which tempts me from thee to depart ; Lord, take away this stony heart. 4 'Tis this hard heart which, day by dav, W^ould shut my month, nor let me pray; Yea, would from ev*ry duty start ; Lord, take away this stfinv heart. D Sure the blest day will shortly come. When this hard heart shall know its doom, When I no more shnll sin retain, Nor of a stony heart cc^mplain. ,6 Yes, friendly death, with welcome stroke, Will loose the chain, will break the yoke ; And when arrived on Canaan's shore A stony heart be felt no more. 330. C. M. Nexvton. Heart f«/'e/?....Luke xi. "21. 22. i 'T^'^HE castle of the hun)an heart, X Strong in its native sin. Is guarded well in ev'ry part. By him who dwells within* HEART. 331 2 For satan there in arms resides, And calls the place his own ; With care against assaults provides, And rules as on a throne. [3 Each treach'rous thought on him as chief In blind obedience waits ; And pride, self-will, and unbelief. Are posted at the gates. 4 Thus satan for a season reigns. And keeps his goods in pe-ace ; The soul IS pleas'd to wear his chains, Nor wishes a release.] 5 But Jesus, stronger far than he. In his appointed hour, Appears to set his people free From the usurper's pow'r. 6 " This heart I bought with blood," he cries, " And now it shall be mine :" His voice the strong man arm'd dismays ; He knows he must resign. 7 In spite of unbelief and pride. And self and satan's art, The gates of brass fly open wide. And Jesus wins the heart. 8 The rebel-soul that once withstood The Saviour's kindest call. Rejoices now, by grace subdu'd, To serve him with her all. 331. C. M. Hoskins, ■■ — My Son^ give me thy Heart*,„Vvo\\ xxiii. 26. 1 X X 7HAT language now salutes the ear, V V And 'tis our Father's voice ! Let all the world attentive hear, And ev'ry soul rejoice. 2 Sinner, he kindly speaks to thee, However vile thou art ; Z 122 HEART. Here's grace and pardon, rich and free-f- My son, give me thy heart, 3 For thee, a traitor, Jesus bled, And siifFer*d dreadful smart ; For thee the Lord was crucify'd — My son, give me thy heart. 4 Tho' thou hast long my grace withstood. And said to me, " Depart i" 1 claim the purchase of my blood— JMy son, give me thy heart. 5 I'il form thee for myself alone, And ev'ry good impart; I'll make my great salvation known— My son, give me thy heart. 6 Come, Lord, and conquer now my hearty Set up in me thy throne : Bid sin and satan hence depart, And claim me as thine own. 332. S. M. Toplady. '^vil Heart.^.Jeu xvii. 9.... Matt. xv. jL9* t A STONISH'D and distrest, XJL I turn mine ej^s within : My heart with loads of guilt opprest, The seat of ev*ry sin. 2 What crowds of evil thoughts, What vile affections there ! Distrust, presumption artfuV guile^ Pride, envy, slavish fear, 3 Almightv King of saints, These tx rant lusts subdue ; Expel the darkness of my mind, And all niy powVs renew. 4 This done, my cheerful voice Shall loud hosannas raise ; Mv s< u! i^bali glow with gratitude. My lips proclaim il^.y pr^iji.e. H^AVEX. 333 333. L. M. Duncan, S.unis^ E:r.fMO'j in Heaven,.. .liev» vii. 9 — 17. 1 p XALTED' high at God's right-hand, a i Nearer the throne than cherubs stand ', With glory crown'd, in white array, My wondVing soul says, " who are they V* 2 These are the saints, belov'd of God — WashM are their rcbes in Jcsu's blood i More spotless than Vne purest white, They shine in uncreated light. 3 Brighter than jfngels, b, they shire, Their glories great, and all divine j Telt me their origin, and say Their order what ; and whence came they ? 4 Thro' tribulation great they came. They bore the cross, and scorn'd the siian:ie ; Within the .living temple blest, In God they dv/eil, and on him rest. 5 And does the cross thus prove their gain? And shall they thus forever reign f Seated on sapphire thrones, to praise The wonders of redeeming grace. 6 Hunger they ne'er shall feel again. Nor burning thirst shall they sustain 5 To wells of living water led, By God the Lamb forever fed. 7 Unknov»^n to mortal ears they sing The sacred glories of their king; Tell me the subject of their lays, And whence their loud exalted praise ? 8 Jesus, the Saviour, is their theme ; They sing the wonders of bis name ; To him ascribing pow'r and grace, Dominion and eternal praise. 9 '^ xAmen," they cry, to him alone, Who dares to fill his Father's throne ; They give him glory, and again Repeat his praise, and say, *' Amen»" 334 HEAVEN, 334. L. M. Kent. Employment of Saints in IIcaven.»„Rev, xiv. 1 — 5. 1 /^^N" Zion's glorious summit stood ^-^ A numerous host, redeemM by blood ; 'I'hey hymn'^d their King in strains divine, I heard the song and strove to join. 2 Here all who suffer'd sv/ord or flame For truth, or Jesu^s lovely name, Shout vict'ry now, and hail the Lamb, And bow before the great I Am. S While everlasting ages roll. Eternal love shall feast their soul; And scenes of bliss forever new, Rise in sj^ccession to their view, 4 Here Mary and Manasseh view 1'he dying Thief and Abrah'm too ; . With equal love their spirits flame, The same their joy, their song the same. 5 O sweet employ to sing and trace Th' amazing heiglus and de})th3 of grace i And spend,, from sin and sorrow free,. A blissful, vast eternity. 6 O v^^hat a sweet exalted song. When evVy tribe and ev ry tongue, Redeem'd by blood, with Christ appear, And join in one full chorus there. 7 My soul anticipates the day — Would stretch her wings and soar away,. To aid the song, and palm to bear, And bow the chief of sinners there. 335. L. M. Watts. Long 'wg for Glory, 1 T'M bound for new Jerusalem, A Thither my blest beloved's gone : The righteous branch of Jesse's stem,, ' Tls he I've fixt my heart upon. HEAVEN. 336 2 Fain woukl I climb above the skies, To see the beauties of his face j My faith would into vision rise, And hope v/ould cease in his embrace* 3 I languish with extreme desire, The object of my love ta see ; O let me in love's flames expire, That I may with my Jcsus be. [4 This life's a pilgrimage of care ;' When will the happy season come,. That I shall breathe celestial air. And settle in my nativ^e home ?] 5 I long to reach the shore of bliss,. And see the new Jerusalem^ Where my beloved Jesus is. And spend eternity with him» 336. C.^rT F . Longing for G/or^/,...PhiI. i. 23, 1 "^ 71 7HY longed Paul to be dissolv'dy V V And enter into rest?— The question here he hath resolv'd, To be with Christ is best. 3 And I, like Paul, desire to die, I long for death*9 arrest ; If any ask the reason why — To be with Christ is best, 3 My unbelief, that bosom foe. Which lurks within my breast > So often seeks my overthrow — ' To be with Christ is best. 4 Should friends and kindred on me frowi>, And leave my soul opprest ; Should evils crush my comforts down, To be with Christ is best. 3 Had I a voice so loud and strong. To sound from east to west > 337 HEAVEN. I'd tell the honored, seeking throng, To be with Christ is best. 6 O come, sweet Jesus, quickly come, And cheer my fainting breast ; I long to reach my heav'nly home, To be with Christ is best. 7 Pinion*d with love, IM take the wing, And fly to thee, my rest : There with the Church triumphant sing, To be with Christ is best. 337. C. M. Steele, Promised Z«/2J.... Isaiah, xxxiii. 17. 1 "17^ A R from these narrow scenes of night, X? Unbounded glories rise, And reahiis of infinite delight, Unknowi) to mortal eyes. [2 O could we with our mortal eyes But half its joys explore. How would our spirits long to rise. And dwell on earth no more !] 3 There pain and sickness never come, And grief no more complains ! Health triumphs in immortal bloom, And endless pleasure reigns ! 4 There rich varieties of joy Continual feast the mind ; Pleasures which fill, but never cloy^, Immortal and refinM ! [5 No factious strife, no envy there. The sons of peace molest ; But harmony and love sincere Fill evVy happy breast. 6 No cloud those blissful regions kno\vy But ever bright and fair ! For sin, the source of mortal woe, Gail never enter tliere.j HEAVEN. 538 T There no alternate night is knovv'ii. Nor sun's taint, sickly ray ; But glory, from the sacred throne, Spreads everlasting day. [8 The glorious Monarch there displays His beams of wondVous grace ; His happy subjects sing his praise, And bow before his face.] 9 O may we rise, by grace divine. To those bright courts on high ^. Then shall our happy spirits joia The chorus of the sky. 338. C. M. Stennett, View of Canaa?i.»,.T)K:uU xxxii. 49; 1 /^N Jordan's stormy banks I stand^ \^>/ And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. 2 O the transporting, rapt'rous scene,. That rises to my sight ! Svreet fields, array*d in living greeny And rivers of delight ! S There gen'rous fruits that never fail. On trees immortal grow ; There rocks and hills, and brooks and ?ale&j With milk and honey flow.. [4 All o'er those wide-extended plains Shines one eternal day ; There God the Son forever reigns. And scatters night away. 5 No chilling winds, nor pois*nous breath Can reach that healthful shore ; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death. Are felt and fearM no more.] 6 WTien shall I reach that happy place, Ajid be forever blest I 33^ IlEA^VEN. When shall I see my Father's face, And in his bosom rest ? 7 Fill'd with delight, my raptur'd soul Would here no longer stav ; Tho' Jordan's waves around me roll, Fearless I'd launch away. 339. 56th. Straphan, View of Heaven.. .Aiftw xxii. 1 — 3, 1 C^^ wings of faith, mount up, my soul, ancfrise, ^^ View thine inheritance beyond the skies ; Nor heart can think, nor mortal tongue can tell. What endless pleasures in those mansions dwell : Here my Redeemer lives, all bright and glorious. O'er sin, and death, and hell, he reigns victorious. 2 No gnawing grief, no sad, heart-rending pair>, In that blest country can admission gain ; No sorrow there, no soul-tormenting fear, For God's own hand shall wipe the falling tear.^ Here my Recleemer lives, &:c. . 3 No rising sun his needless beams displays, No sickly nvDon emits her feeble rays ; The Godhead here celestial glory sheds, Th' exalted Lamb eternal radiance spreads s. Here my Redeemer lives, &€. 4 One distant glimpse my eager passion fires f Jesus, to thee my longing soul aspires ! When shall I at my heav'nly home arrive. When leave this earth, and when begin to* liv^e ? Par here my Saviour is all bright and glorious. O'er sin, and death, and hell, he reigns victorious*- 540. L. M. Doddrulge. Rich Man and Lazarus. ..,LukQ xvi. 25. 1 TN what confusion earth appears ] X God's dearest children bath'd in tears j / . While they who hcav'n itself deride, Riot in luxury and pride. HELL. 341 2 But patient let my soul attend, And ere I censure, view the end : That end, how diff'rent, who can tell The wide extremes of heav'n and hell ? S See the red flames around him tv/ine, Who did in gold and purple shine! Nor can his tongue one drop obtain, T' allay the scorching of his pain. 4 While round the saint, so poor below, Fail rivers of salvation flow ; On Abrah'm's hreas'c he leans his head, And banquets on celestial bread. 5 Jesus, my Lewd, let me appear The meanest of my servants here j So that at length I may but taste The blessings of thy marriage-feast. S^l. L. M. Br own. //^//....Mark ix. 48. 1 TTELL ! 'tis a v/ord of dreadful sound ; -*--■- It chills the heart and shocks the ear; It sprea-ds a sickly damp around. And makes the guilty quake with fear. 2 Far from the utmost Verge of day, Its frightful, gloomy region lies ; Fierce flames amidst the darkness piay^ And thick sulphureous vapours rise. 3 The breath of God, his angry breath, Still fans and still supplies the fire ; Here sinners taste the second death, Longing to die, but can't expire. 4 Conscience, the never-dying worm. With constant torture gnav/s the heart. And woe and wrath, in ev'ry form, Inflame the wounds, increase the smart. 5 The wretches rave, o'erwhelm'd with woe^ And bite their everlasting chains j 342 HOPE. But with their rage their torments grow, Resentment but augments tlieir pains. 6 Sad world indeed ! what heart can bear, HopclefiS, in all these pains to lie ; Rack'd with vex'ation, griel\ de^air, And ever d^ing, never die I 7 ' Lord save a guilty f.oul from hell, Who seeks thy pard'ning, cleansing blood ;• 0 let rac in thy kingdom dwell, To praise my Saviour and my God.' 342, L. IvI. Steele, Hope ill Darkness. „.y}h xxx. 28. i /^ GOD, my Sun. thy blissful rays, v-/ Can warm, and che^r, and guide my hearth How dark, how mournml are my days, If cTiy enliv'ning beams depart ! 2 Scarce thro' the shades a glimpse of day Appears to these desiring eyes ! But shall my drooping spirit say, The cheerful morn will n^ ver rise ? S O let me not despairing mourn, Tho' gloomy darknesy spreads the sky v My glorious Surf will yet return, , And night with all its horrors fly. 4 O for the bright, the joyful day, When hope shall in fruiiion die ^ So tapers lose their feeble ray Beneath the Sun's refulgent eye. 343. C. M. Coombes. Hope in Christ,... Hth. ii, 18. 1 TN ev'ry trouble s'larp and strong -» My soul to Jf sus flies ; My anchor-hold is firm in him, When swelling billows rise. 2 His comforts bear my spirits up, I trust a faithful God, HOPE. Z^S, C. M. IleglnhoihGm, Good Hope through GrG(e.,„2 Thts ii. 16; 1 £ ^OME, humble souls, ye mourners, LomCj ^^^ And wipe away jour tears : S46 HOPE. Adieu to all your sad complaints, Your sorrows and your fears. 2 Come shout aloud the Father's grace, And sing the Saviour's love : Soon shall you join the glorious theme In loftier strains al:>ove. 3 God, tb* eternal, mighty God, To dearer names decends : Cails V cu his treasure and his joy, His children and his friends. 4 My Father God ! and may these lips Pronounce a name so dear! Not thus ( ould heav'n's sweet harmony Deiight my list'ning ear, 6 Thanlis to my God 'or ev'ry gift His Ijounr'ous hands bestow ; And thanks eternal for that love Whence all those comforts flow. -6 Forever let my grateful heart His boundless grace adore, "Which gives ten ihousand blessings now, And l)ids me hope for more. -■7 Transporting hope ! still on my soul Let thy sweet glories shine, 'Till thou thyself art lost in joys, Immortal and divine. 346. S. M. Tr.plady. Weak Believers encouraged »o.Vs'c\\m xxvii. l^. 1 'VT'OUR harps, ye trembling saints, -■- Down from tlie willows take: Loud to the praise of love divine, Bid cvVy string awake. 2 Tho' in a foreign land, We are not far irom home ; And nearer to our house above We evVy moment come. HOPE. ur Q His grace shall to the end Stronger and brighter shine ; Nor present things, nor things to com^, Shall quench the spark divine. [4 FastenM within the veil, Hope be your anchor strong; His loving Spirit the sweet gale. That wafts you smooth along. $ The people of his choice He will not cast away ; Yet do not always here expect On Tabor's mount to stay.] 6 When we in darkness wa*k» Nor feel the heav'niy flame; Then is the time to trust our God, And rest upon his name. dr Wait *till the shadows flee ; Wait thy appointed hour ; Wait 'till the Bridegroom of thy sou! Reveals his love with pow*r, 8 The time of love will come, When we shall clearly see, Not only that he shed his blood. But each shall say, " for me." 347. 8s. TopJady. Hope in Despair. ..,Vsa\m Ixxvii. T — 10. a 1^ NCOMPASS'D with clouds of distress, -*-^ Just ready all hope to resign; I pant for the light of thy face, And fear it will never be mine. 2 Dishearten'd with waiting so long, I sink at thy feet with my load ; Ail plaintive I pour out my song, And stretch forth my hands unto God. 3 Shine, Lord, and my terror shall cease, The blood of atonement apply; Aa 348 HOPE. And lead me to Jesus for peace The rock that is higher than I. 4 Speak, Saviour, for sweet is thy voice j Thy presence is fair to behold ; Attend to my sorrows and cries, And groanings that cannot be told. 5 If sometimes I strive, as I mourn, My hold of thy promise to keep, The billows more fiercely return, And plunge me again in the deep. 6 While harass'd and cast from thy sight, The tempter suggests with a roar, " The Lord hath forsaken thee quite, " Thy God will be gracious no more." JT Yet, Lord, if thy love hath designed No covenant blessing for me, Ah ! tell me, how is it I find, Some sweetness in waiting for thee ? $ Almighty to rescue thou art; Thy grace is my shield and my tow'r ; Come, succor and gladden my heart, Let this be the day of thy pow'r, 348. 148th. De Courcei/s CoU Who can fcIlP,»»Joi\dih iii. 9. 3 r^ HEAT God! to thee I make vJJ" My wants and sorrows known j And with an humble hope Approach thine awful throne ; Tho' by my sins deserving hell, I'll not despair,' for who can tell ? ^ To tliee, who by a word My drooping soul canst cheer, And by thy Spirit, form Thy glorious image there! jMy foes subdue, my fears dispel^ I'll daily seek, for who can tellf HYPOCRITE. 549 3 In clanger or distress, To thee alone I fly ; Implore thy pow'rful help, And at thy footstool lie : My case bemoan, my wants reveal. And patient wait, for who can telH 4 My heart misgives me oft, And conscience storms within; One gracious look from ihee, "VVili make it all serene : Satan suggests that I shall dwell In endless flames, but who can tellf 5 Curst unbelief, begone, Ye doubts, fly swift away : God hath an ear to hear. While Tve an heart to pray ; If he be mine, all will be well, Forever so, and who can tell ? 3 id. S. INT. Hoskhis. Hypocrite,. ..Job xxvii. 8. i T ET hypocrites attend, -*— ^ And view their awful states Consider well their latter end, Before it be too late. 2 Religion's form is vain, While we deny its pow'r! What will the hypocrite obtain. In death's tremendous hour? 3 Now he may credit gain. And in his affluence roll ; But all his profit will be pain. When God shall take his souU 4 Then, O what dread surprize, What horror and dismay. When death shall open wide his eyes) And tear his mask away ! _,^^ S50 IMPATIENCE— INCONSTANCY. S Lord, search and know my heart, And make my soul sincere ; And bid hypocrisy depart, And keep my conscience clear. 350, C. M, Cntden. Impatient for Death — iCs better for me to die tkau to /fi'A... Jonah iv. 8. 1 'X^T'f^^'' ^^"^'^^s impatient to be gone? V V Such wishes breathe no more — Let him, who lock'd thy spirit in, When meet, unbolt the door. 2 Why wouldst thou snatch the victor's palm, Before the conquest's won ? Or wish to seize th' immortal prize, Ere yet the race is run. 3 Inglorious wish to haste away And leave thy work undone ! To serve thy Lord will please no less. Than praising round the throne. 4 While thou art standing in the field. For bliss thou'lt riper grow ; Then wait the Lord's appointed time^ 'Till he shall bid thee go. 351. L. M. Dorrington. Jnco}2sta?ici/ lamented. t 1P\EAR Jesus, when, when shall it be -*--' That I no more shall break with thee ? When will this v/ar of passion cease, And I enjoy a lasting peace ? 2 Here I repent, and sin again, Sometimes revive, sometimes am slain ; Slain with the same unhappy dart, W^hich O, too often wounds my heart. 3 When, gracious Lord, when shall it be That I shall find my all in thee — ^he fulness of thy promise prove. And feast on thine eternal love I INCONSTANCY. 3S^ 352. S. 31. Newton. Inconstancy Iame7ited,.»»Rom, vii. 19. I WOULD, but cannot sing, I would but cannot pray ; For satan meets me when I try. And frights my soul away. I would, but can't repent, Tho* I endeavor oft ; This stony heart can ne'er relent, 'Till Jesus makes it soft. I would, but cannot love, Tho* woo'd by love divine ; No arguments have pow'r to move A soul so base as mine. I would, but cannot rest. In Gcd's most holy will ; I know what he appoints is best, Yet murmur at it still. O could I but believe ! Then all would easy be ; I would but cannot — (Lord relieve ;) My help must come from thee ! But if indeed I would, Tho* I can nothing do ; Yet the desire is something good. For which my praise is due, By nature prone to ill, 'Till thine appointed hour j I was as destitute of will, As now I am of pow'r. Wilt thou not crown at length, The work thou has begun i And with a will afford me strengtk In all thy ways to run I Aa2 353 INFANT— INVITATION, 353. C. M. L . Itifant's Praise, 1 A LMIGHTY God, while earth and heav'u -^^ Thy pow*r and skill proclaim ; Wilt thou permit a child to sing The honors of thy name l 2 Shall mortals aim at themes so great. Or raise their notes so high, When seraphs low beneath thy feet. In self abasement lie t 3 Tho' Gabriel tunes immortal lyres, To sweet seraphic lays ; Th' Eternal hears when infant tonguee Attempt to lift his praise. 4 The early dawn of opening life, Has prov'd thy guardian care ; Nor shall I less thro' future years, Th}^ grace and goodness share* 5 Behold I give myself to thee, And in thy name confide; Most gracious God, O deign to be My Father, Friend, and Guide. 354. L. M. B . Come and see.,:}o\Mi i. 46.^ 1 TESUS, dear name, how sweet it sounds f Ji Replete with balm for all my wounds! His word declares his grace is free, Come, needy sinner, come and see. 2 He left the shining courta on high, Came to our world to bleed and die : Jesus, the God, hung on a tree : Come, thoughtless sinner, come and see* 3 Your sins did pierce his bleeding heart, 'Till death had done its dreadful part : Yet his dear love still burns to thee ; dispel thy fear % He saith, and who his word can doubt. He will in no wise cast you out \ I Doth satan fill you with dismay, And tell you, Christ will cast away j It is a truth, why should you doubt l He will in no v/ise cast you out! 3 Doth sin appear before your view. Of scarlet or of crimson hue I If black as hell, why should you doubt I He will in no wise cast you out ! 4 The Publican and dying Thief Applied to Christy and found relief j Nor need you entertain a doubt ; He will in no wise cast you out ! 5 Approach your God, make no delay^ He waits to welcome yoH to-day ; His mercy try, nor longer doubt ;. He will in no wise cast you out f t6 ' Lord, at thy call behold I come._^ A guilty soul, lost and undone j -I 3^6 r>^VITATION. On thy rich blood I now rely ; O pass my vile transgression by.'] 356. C. M. Humphreys. Invitation, »»»lsixiah Ix. 8. ...John vi. S7, 1 /^OME, guilty souls, and flee away, ^^ Like doves to Jesu's wounds j Thjs is the v.'elcome gospeUday, Wherein free grace abounds. ^ God lov'd the church, and gave his Soa To drink the cup of wrath ; And Jesus says he'll cast out none, Who come to him by faith. 357. C. M. 3Icdkij, Whosoever rvUi, let him comc^Ktv. xxii. IT. 1 /^ WHAT amazing words of grace V-/ Are in the gospel found ! Suited to ev'ry siraier's case, Who knov/ the joyful sound. 2 Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls, Are freely welcome here ; Salvation, like a river, rolls, Abundant, free, and clear. 3 Come then with all your wants and wounds, Your evVy burden bring ! Here love, unchanging love, abounds, A deep celestial spring ! 4 Whoever will, (O gracious word !) Sliall of this stream partake ; Come, thirsty souls, and bless the Lord, And drink for Jesu's sake ! 5 Millions of sinners, vile as you, Have here found lifj and j;oace ; Come, then, and prove its virtues too, And drink, udure, and bless. INVITATION. 358 358. C. M. Doddridge, And uet there is i?50^2....Luke xiv. 22. 1 ''T^HE king of heav*n his table spreads, -»- The dainties crown the board : ■ Not Paradise with all its joys, Could such delight aiTord. 2 Pardon and peace to dying men, And endless life are giv'n; Thro* the rich blood that Jesus shed, To raise the soul to heav'n, 3 Ye hungry poor, that long have stray 'd In sin's dark mazes, come ; Come from your most obscure retreats, And grace shall find you room. 4 Millions of souls in glory ik)W, Were fed, and feasted here ; And millions more still on the wn^, Around the board appear. 5 Yet is his house and heart so large, That millions more may come ; Nor could the whole assembled world, O'erfill the spacious room. 6 All things are ready, come away. Nor weak excuses frame ; Crowd to your places at the feast, And bless the founder's name, 359. C. M. Steele, And yet there is i?(?5w.,..Luke xiv. 22. 1 "V'E wretched, hungry, starving poor, -*- Behold a royal feast ! Where mercy spreads her bount'ous store^ For evVy humble guest. 2 See, Jesus stands with open arms ; He calls, he bids you come ! Guilt holds you back, and fear alarms. But see, there yet is room I 3G0 INVITATIOI^^. [3 Room in the Saviour's bleeding heart > There love and pity meet: Nor will he bid the soul depart, That treaibles at his feet.] [4 In him the Father reconcil'd. Invites your souls to come : The rebel shall be calfd a child. And kindly welcomM home.] 5 O come, and with his children taste The blessings of his love : '.v*^, a While hope attends the sweet repast Of nobler joys above. 6 There, with united heart and voice, Before th' eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice^ In ecstasies unknown. 7 And yet ten thousand thousand more Are welcome still to come ; Ye longing souls, die grace adore, Approach, there yet is room I 360. S. M. DobelL Behold, no7v is the accepted Time„„2 Cor. vk 2- 1 IVf^^^ ^^ ^'^* accepted time, -*-^ Now is the day of grace i Now, sinners, come without delay, And seek the Saviour^s face. ^ Now is th' accepted time. The Saviour calls to-day ; To-morrow it may be too late, Then why should you delay ? 3 Now is th' accepted time, The gospel bids you come j And ev'ry promise in his word Declares there yet is room. 4 Lord, draw reluctant souls, And. feast them with thy lovej L. INVITATION. 3.^1 Then will the angels clap their wings. And bear the news abovco 5 At length around thy throne They shall thy face behold ; While thro' eternity they'll strive Their raptures to unfold. 361. 7s, Beck's CoL Compel them to come ^;i....Luke xiv. 23p t T ORD, how large thy bounties are, -*-^ Tender, gracious, sinner's fritnd; What a feast dost thou prepare, And what invitations send I 2 Now fulfil thy great design, Who didst first the message bring : Ev'ry heart to thee inchne, . . Now compel them to come in. [3 Rushing on the downward roadj Sinners no compulsion need ; Keav'n to forsake, and God, See, they run with rapid speed. 4 Draw them back by love divine— With thy grace their spirits win ; EvVy heart to thee incline ; Nov/ compel them to come in.] 5 Thus their willing souls compel — • Thus their happy minds constrain, From the ways of death and hell, Home to God, and grace again. 6 Stretch that conquVing arm of thine. Once stretch'd out to bleed for sin ; Ev'ry heart to thee incline, Now compel them to come in. 362. 7s. Be Courcy's CoL Weary Souls invited to Christ.,,, Matt. xi. 23f 1 /^OME, ye weary souls opprest, V^ Find m Christ the promis'd rest } m 363 INVITATION. On him all your burdens roll, He can wound, and he make whole^ ^ Ye that dread the wrath of God, Come and wash in Jesu's blood ; To the Son of David cry, In his word he*s passing by. j8 Naked, guilty, poor, and blind. All your wants in Jesus find ; This the day of mercy is, Now accept the proffer*d bliss# £4 Debtors, whp have nought to pay. Come to Jesus, haste away ; All your sins on him were laid. All your debts the Surety paid. ^ It is finish'd, lo! he cries, Ere on yonder cross he dies j O believe the record true, Jesus dy*d for such as you.] 363. 9. r. Anon. Wenrif Souls invited to 6yzrw^...Matt. xi. 28. 1 X T ARK ! hark, what sounds are these SQ 4- A Sinners, wipe the falling tear ; [pleasing ! "Tis love divine, and never ceasing, Flows from Jesus to the car. 2 " Come unto me all ye that labor ; *' Sinners, heavy laden come," None are more welcome to the Saviour,. Than the wretched and undone. 3 Let not the weight of sin distress you, Cease to heave the plaintive sigh ; A hearty welcome now av» aits you | Come, and you shall never die. 4 ' Come, yc sinners, come and wonder, How such mercy you withstood ; Parch'd with thirst, and starv*d with hunger, ^ ' Satiate your souls with good.' INVITATION. 364 5 If by sin and sore temptation, Heavy laden and opprest, Behold the gracious invitation, Come, and I will give you rest, PART SECOND. 6 No longer let the tempter keep you Fast in chains of unbelief; Tho* late in life, the word assures you, Christ could save the dying Thief. 7 jNIary Magdalen too can witness, To the mercy she receiv'd : Then doubt no longer of your fitness- Saul, of sinners chief, believ'd. 8 Ho ! all ye sinners, heavy laden, Fly to Christ, the Saviour's breast ; Receive the pressing invitation. Come, and I will give you rest ! 364. Il2th. Hammond, Chrisfs Blcod ckanseth from all Sin*** A John i. T. 1 TJTO ! all ye trembling sinners, hear X X The pard'ning voice of Christ, and live ; With humble confidence draw near j Jesus commands you to believe : Believe, and all your sins are gone- Bel ieve, and heav'n is all your own. 2 If all the sins that men have done In v/ill, in word, in thought, in deed. Since worlds were made, or time begun, Were laid on one poor sinner's head ; The stream of Jesu's precious blood. At once could cleanse the dreadful load. 365. 148th. Phippard. God reasoning with J/e/z.... Isaiah i. 18. 1 "V^E sin-sick souls draw near, -*• And banquet with your King, His royal bountv share, Bb 566 INVITATION. ^ And loud hosannas sing : Here mercy reigns, here peace abounds. Here's blood to heal your dreadful wounds. 2 Here's clothing for the poor ; Here's comfort for the weak : Here's strength for tempted souls. And cordials for the sick- Here's all a soul can want or need, Laid up in Christ, the living head. 3 But may a soul like mine, All stain'd with guilt and blood. Approach the throne of grace. And converse hold with God ? Yes ! Jesus calls ; — come, sinners, cpme^ In mercy's arms there yet is room. 4 He's on a throne of grace, • And waits to answer pray'r : What tho' thy sin and guilt Like crimson doth appear. The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all thy woes. 5 O wond'rous love and grace- — Did Jesus die for me ? Were all my num'rous debts Discharged on Calvary ? Yes, Jesus dy'd — the work is done--f He did for all my sins atone. 6 On earth I'll sing his love— - In heav'n I too shall join The ransom'd of the Lord, In accents all divine ; And see my Saviour face to face. And ever dwell in his embrace. 366. 8. 7. 4. Bart, Comr andtvekome to Jesus C//r?A^... Isaiah Iv. 1; 1 i^OIN'JE, ye sinners, poor and wretched, w Weak and wounded, sitk and sore J INVITATION. Bm Jesus ready stands to save you. Full of pity join'd with pow'r : He is able, He is billing j doubt no mora ! [2 Ho ! ye needy, come and welcome j God's free bounty glorify : True belit^f, r.nd true repentance, Ev'ry grace that brings us nigh— Without mone}'. Come to Jesus Christ, and buy.] 3 Let not conscience make you lingcry Nor of fitness fondly dream j All the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of him : This he gives you ; 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. 4 Come, ye weaiy, heavy laden, Bruis'd and mangled by the fait > If you tarry, 'till you're better. You will never coaie at aU. Not the righteous. Sinners Jesus came to call* 5 View him grov'llng in the garden ; Lo ! your Maker prostrate lies I On the bloody tree behold him j Hear him crv, before he dies, « Itlsfinish'd':" Sinner, will not this suffice ? 6 Lo ! th' incarnate God descended, Pleads the merits of his blood ; Venture on him, venture \vholly, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 7 Saints and angels, join'd in concert^ Sing the praises of the Lamb ; While the blissful seats of heav'a Sweetly echo with his name : 367 JABEZ'S k JACOB'S PRAYER, Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing the same. 367. S. M. Doddridge, yabez'.s Frai/er.<,,A Chron. iv. 9, 10. ^ 1 * HTHOU God of Jabez, hear, A While we intreat thy grace, And borrow that expressive pr^ivV, With which he sought thy face. 2 " O that the Lord indeed *' Would me his servant blea3, '*From evVy evil shield mv head, "And crown my paths with peace ! 3 "Be his almighty hand " My helper and my guide, "'Till, with his saints in Canaan's land, " My portion he divide." 4 Thus pious Jabez pray'd. While God inclin'd his ear ; And all, by whom this suit is made, Shall find the blessing near. 3 Ye youths, your vows combine, "^Vitli loud united voice ; So shall your heads with honor shine. And all your hearts rejoice. S68. Ts. Ne^vton, JacolPs rvrestlmg with G(?r/....Gen. xxxii. 26. 1 T ORD, I cannot let thee go, -*— ' 'Till a blessing thou bestow ; Do not turn away thy face. Mine's an urgent, pressing case. 2 Dost thou ask me, who I am ? Ah ! my Lord, thou know'st ray name ! Yet the question gives a plea, i To support my suit with thee ! 5 Thou didst once a wretch beheld, In rebellion blindly bold ; / JESUS* 369 Scorn thy grace.. ..thy pow'r uefy— That poor rebel, Lord, was I. 4 Once a sinner near despair Sought thy mercy-seat by prayV ; Mercy heard and set him free, • Lord, that mercy came to me. 5 Many days have past since then, Many changes I have seen ; Yet have been upheld 'rill now ; Who could hold me up but thou ? 6 Thou hast help'd in evVy need— This emboldens me to plead ; After so much mercy past, Canst thou let me sink at, last ? 7 No — I must maintain my hold — 'Tis thy goodness makes me bold ; I can no denial take, When I plead for Jesu's sake* 369. C. M. Steele. yd?,s•^^?....Phil. ii. 10. 1 TESUS ! in thy transporting name, J What blissful glories rise ! Jesus .'...the angels' sweetest theme— The wonder of the skies. [2 Well might the skies with wonder view A love so strange as thine ! No thought of angels ever knc./ Compassion so divine.] 3 Jesus ! and didst thou leave the sky For miseries and woes ? And didst thou bleed, and groan and die, For vile, rebellious foes I 4 Victorious love ! can language tell The wonders of thy powV, Which conquered all the force of hell, la that tremendous hour ? Bb2 5ro JESUS. 4 What glad return can I impart For favors so divine ? O take my heart — this worthless heart, And make it only thine. 270. 112th. Matlock's CoL yesus.,.,VK\\. ii. 10. 1 TESUS, sweet name — no name so dear % J No beauty can with him compare : Chief of ten thousand is my Lord ; Thou art the ail-creating word : Thou art alive — sweet words to tell : Thou hast the keys of death and helU 2 Soon shall I reach my heav'niy home, Within the new Jerusalem ; And shout free grace with those above, And view my Jesus v/hom I love: There sing, and praise, and with him be, To spend a long eternity. 371. S. M. Bristol Col Gentiles pro ij ill g for the yexvs„,,'Rom, K. 1. OKD, send thy servants forth, To call the Hebrews home, From east and went, from south and north, Let all the wand'rers come. 2 Where'er in lands unknown u Bid cv'ry creature help them en, Thy holy mount to gain. [3 I>y preaching of ihy word, ?4ay they be brought to hear, Tliat the Messiah, Clu-ist the Lord, i3id once on earth appear. 4 Optn their hearts, and bring I'h.em hujnbly for to own That he's their Lord, their God and King— 1 he true anointed one.] JEWS— JOURNEY. 37* 5 With Israel's myriads seal'd, Let all the nations meet, Andshew the mystery fulfill 'd-— The family complete, 372. I'i2ih, iresleij, GentUes praying fjr thejezv.i.^.iiom. xi. 1..25 — '25»,^7'>^ 1 T^ATHER of faithful Abrah'm, hear J? Our earnest suit for Abrah'm's seed ! Justly they claim the softest pray'r Frooi us adopted in their stead, Who nriercy thro* their fall obtain. And Christ by their rejection gain, 2 Outcast from thee, and scattered \vide, Thro' ev'ry nation under heav'n : Blaspheming hi iTi they crucifyM, Unsav'd, unpity'd, unforgiv'n : Branded like Cain, they bear their load, Abhorr'd of men, and curs'd of God. 3 But hast thou finally forsook, Forever cast thine own away ? Wilt thou not bid the murdVers look On him they pierc'd, and weep anvl pray ? Yes, g^raclous Lord, thy word iy past— - " All Israel shall be sav'd at last." 4 Come, then, thou great deliv'rer, come ; The veil from Jacob's heart remove ; Bring ail thy ancient people home, And crown them with eternal love : The world shall their reception view, And shout to God the glory due. Z7Z, C. M. Ryland. yonrrey to Heave n.,».K}tn. xxiv. 56» 1 T N all my Lord's appointed ways, -^ I\Iy journey I'D pursue : Kinder me not, ye much-Icv'd saints^ For i must go with you. ar^ JOY. 2 Thro' floods and flames, if Jesus lead, I'll follow where he goes j Hinder me not shall be my cry, Tho' earth and hell oppose. [3 " Stay," says the world, " and taste awhile *' My ev*ry pleasant sweet ;" Hinder me not, my soul replies, Because the way is great. 4 " Stay," satan, my old master, cries, " Or force shall thee detain j'* Hinder me not, I will be gone— My God hath broke thy chain.] 5 Thro' duty and thro* trials too, I'll go at his command ; Hinder me not, for I am bound To my Immanuel's land. 6 And when my Saviour calls me home, Still this my cry shall be — Hinder me not.. ..come welcome death.... I'll gladly go with thee. 374. L. M. Medleij, ITe hatk done all things Ti;^//....Mark vii. 37. 1 "^[O W in a song of grateful praise, -*-^ To my dear Lord my voice I'll raise ; With all his saints I'll join to tell, My Jesus hath done all things well. 2 All worlds his glorious pow'r confess; His wisdom all his works express : But O his love, what tongue can tell I My Jesus hath done all things well. 3 How sov'reign, wonderful, and free Has been his love to sinful me ! He pluck'd me as a brand from hell ; My Jesus hath done all things well. 4 I spurn'd his grace — I broke his law5, And yet he undertook my cause j JUDGMENT. Z7S To save me tho* I did rebel : My Jesus hath done all things well. 5 And since my soul has known his love. What mercies has he made me prove ! Mercies which do all praise excel, JMy Jf^sus hath done all things well. 6 When'er my Saviour and my God Has on me laid his gentle rod, I know, in all that has befel, My Jes'js hath done all things well. 7 Tho* oft a fiVy, flaming dart The tempter levels at my heart; With this I all his rage repel — My Jesus hath done all things well. [8 Sometimes my Lord his face does hide, To make me pray or kill my pride j Yet then it on my mind does dwell My Jesus hath done all things well.] 0 Soon shall I pass the vale of death, And in his arms shall lose my breath ; Yet then my happy soul shall tell, My Jesus hath done all things well. lO And when to that bright world I rise, And join the anthems of the skies, Above the rest this note shall swell. My Jesus hath done all things well. 375. L. M. Davies. yudgment„..ls'^hh. xxiv. 18 — 20. 1 tJOW great, how terrible that God, -■' -■- Who shakes creation with his nod ! He frowns, and earth's foundations shake, And all the wheels of nature break. 2 See now the glorious, dreadful day, That takes th' enormous load away ! See ocean, earth, all nature's frame. Sink in one universal flame ! 376 JUDGMENT. S Where now, O where shall sinners seek For shelter in the genVal wre'^k ? Shall falling rocks be oVr them thrown ? See rocks, like snow, dissolving down ' 4 In vain for merry now they cry ; In lakes of liquid fire they lie ; There on the flaming billows tost, Forever, O, forever lost ! 5 But saints, undaunted and serene, Yoar eyes shall view the dreadful sccpe ; Your Saviour lives, the worlds expire, And earth and skies dissolve in fire« 6 Jesus, the helpless sinner's friend, 'To thee my ail I dare commend ; Thou cnnsit preserve my feeble soul, When lightnings blaze from pole to pole, 276. L, M. Ncedham, Booh opcii£iL,.,'R^dv. XX. 12. ^ \/l ^^^'^^i^^^'^S ^^^^ i^'S^- great day is come, JL\X Methinks 1 hear the trumpet sound, That shakes the earth, rends ev'ry tomb, And wakes the pris'ners under ground. 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, Aw*d by the Judge's high command ; Both small and great now quit their dusty And round the dread tribunal stand. [3 In vain the wicked strive to shun The Judge's quick and piercing eye ; In vain to hills and mountains run, And to the rocks for shelter cry.] 4 Behold the awful books display *d. Big with th' important fates of men \ Each word and deed now public made, Written by heav'n*s unerring pen. 5 To ev'ry soul the books assign The joyous or the dread reward j JUDGMENT. srr Sinners in vain lament and pine ; No pleas the Judge will here regard, 6 Lord, when these awful leaves unfold, May life's fair book my soul approve ; There may I read my name eoroU'd, And triumph in redeeming love. 877. C. M. Unwin. yudgme7it»,..2 Pet. iii. 11, 12. 1 TV /t ETHINKS I hearth' archangel sound i.VJL The solemn trump aloud, And call the tribes on earthly ground. To meet their sov'reign God. •3 He comes ! he comes ! a cloud's his throne^ And garbs majestic wear ; Ten thousand his great God-head own, And shout it through the air, 3 The sun observes his sovereign nod, And hides his ev'ry ray, While all the stars acknowledge God, And give the juijigraent way. 4 The bursting tombs give up their dead, Nor keep them longer bound ; While flaming fire around doth spread. And thunders shake the ground. $ The diff 'rent tribes of heav'n and he|l, And seas and worlds abroad — A number which no tongue can tell Appear before their God. € On earth by various names they went^ My soul, what sects they were ; But now the sinner and the saint Are all the names they bear. 578. 8. 8. 6. Ovington^s SeL tongingfor a place at God's right hand.,,^ Thes. i. 10. 1 'IXT'HEN thou my righteous Judge shah come V V To fetch thy ransom*d people hoi^^e, 379 JUDGMENT. Shall I among them stand ? Shall such a worthless worm 'as I, Who sometimes am afraid to die, Be found at thy right hand ? 2 I love to meet among them now. Before thy gracious feet to bow, Tho' vilest of them all ; But can I bear the piercing thought ? What if my name should be left out, When thou for them shalt call ? ^ Dear Lord, prevent it by thy grace- Be thou my only hiding-place, In this th' accepted day ; Thy pardVmg voice, O let me hear, To still my unbelieving fear, Nor let me fall, I pray. 4} Among thy saints let me be found, Whene'er th* archangei's trump shall sound, To see thy smiling face ; Then loudest of the crowd I'll sing, W^hile heavVs resounding mansions ring With shouts of so V 'reign gr^ce. 379. 148th. JVesky. Midnight 6'rz/....Matt. xxv. 6. % "V^E virgin souls arise, -■- With all the dead awake ; Unto salvation wise. Oil in your vessels take ; Upstarting at the midnight cry, Behold your heav'nly bridegroom nigh. 2 He comes, he comes, to call The nations to his bar, And takes to glory all Who meet for glory are ; INIake ready for your free reward ; Go forth with joy to meet your Lord. JUDGMENT. 280 3 Go, meet him in the sky, Your everlasting friend $ Your head to glorif}^, With all his saints ascend ; Ye pure in heart, obtain the grace, To see without a veil his face. 4 Ye saint*, rejoice in hope Of that great day unknown, When you shall be caught up, To stand before his throne — Call'd to partake the marriage feast. And lean on your Iramanuel*s breast. 380. 8. 7. 4. Strateer, yiidgmenU,.,'M2LiU xxiv. S2...xxv. 31—46. 1 T O, he comes, the King of glory, -L^ With his chosen tribes to reign : Countless hosts of saints and angels Swell the mighty conqu'ror's train : Now in triumph, Sin and death are captive led. 2 See the rocks and mountains rending, All the nations fillM with dread : Hark ! the trump of God proclaiming Thro' the mansions of the dead, " Come to judgment," Stand before the Son of Man. [3 ' Now behold the dead awaking: Great and small before him stand: Not one soul forgot or missing. None his orders countermand : All stand waiting For their last decisive doom.'] 4 Hear the chief among ten thousand. Thus address his faithful few : " Come, ye blessed of my Father, " Heaven is prepar*d for you : Cc ^1 JUD{ ** I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was naked, " And ye minister'd to me.** .5 But how avvful is the sentence, *•'- Go from me, ye cursed race, " To that place of endless torment, " Never more to see my face : " I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was naked, " Ye to me no mercy shew'd.*' [6 Now awake, ye slumb'ring virgins, Trim your lamps, the bridegroom's near; Let your loins with truth be girded, Signs proclaim he'll soon appear : Mark the fig-tree. Budding shews the summer's near.] f Jesus, save a trem-bling sinner, While thy Avrath o'er sinners roll : In this gen'ral wreck of nature, Be the refuge of my soul : [nings Jesus, save me, Jesus save me, when the light- Blaze around from pole to pole. 381. 8. 7. 4. Szvain, ytu/gment,„.]ude^ 14, 15. 2 T O, he comes, array'd in veng'ance, -B— ' Riding down the heav'nly road ; Floods of fury roll before him — Who can meet an angry Godi Tremble, sinners. Who can stand before his rod ? 2 Lo, he comes in glory shining : Saints, arise and meet )our king! -Glorious captain of salvation, Welcome, welcome, hear them sing! Shouts of triumph Make the heav'ns wilh echoes ring ! [3 Now dcsplstrs, look and v cnc'er ! lluir the dicadful somid depart. JUDGMENT. 3S3 Rattling like a peal of thunder, Thro' each guilty rebel's heart? Lost forever, Hope and sinners here must part I 4 Still they hear the awful sentence, Hell resounds the dreadful roar; While their heart-strings twine with anguiili. Trembling on the burning shore ! Justice seals it^ Down they sink to rise no more ! 0 How they shrink, with horror viewing Hell's deep caverns on'ning vnde ! Guilty thoughts, like gliosts pursuing. Plunge them down the rolling tide I Now consider, Ye who scorn the Lamb that dy'd !] [6 Hark ! ten thousand harps resounding I Formed in bright and grand array : See the glorious armies rising. While their captain leads the way I Heav'n before them Opens an eternal day.} 382. 8. 7. 4. Nexvton, yudgment.,.,^tv , i. 7...vi. 14. 1 T^-^Y of judgment, day of\7onders? ^^ Hark ! the trumpet's awful sound. Louder than a thousand thunders. Shakes the vast creation round ! How the summons Will the sinner's heart confound ! 2 See the Judge, our nature v/earing, Cloth *d in majesty divine ! You, who long for his appearing, Then shall say, " this God is mine !'' Gracious Saviour, Own me in that day for thine ! 383 JUDGMENT. 3 At his call, the dead awaken, Rise to life from earth and sea : All the pow'rs of nature, shaken By his looks, prepare to flee : Careless sinner, Vv'hat will then become of thee? 4 Horrors past imagination, Will surprise your treiTibling heart, When you hear your condenrination, " Hence, accursed wretch, depart! " Tliou with satan ** And his angeis have thy part !" 5 But to those who have confessed, Lov'd and serv'd the Lord below ; He will say, '' Come near, ye blessed, " See tlie kingdom I bestow: " You, forever, " Shall my love and glory know." 6 Under sorrows and reproaches, May this thought our courage raise: Swiftly God's great day approaches. Sighs shall then be changM to praise : We shall triumph, When the world, is in a blaze ! 383. IGs. S The happy Meeting of Body and SonL,:l^(tY, x. 5. 6. 1 O WIFT from the heav'ns a mighty angel flies, ^ And bears his dread commission from the skies, His sacred orders sound from shore to shore ; Jehovah swears that time shall be no more ! 3 The solemn trumpet wakes the countless dead, And trembling mortals leave their clay-cold bed, Lo ! from before the dazzling throne of God, Celestial forms come down th' ethereal road ; 3 Each radiant form assumes its native mate, And looks and wonders at its glorious state ; '' Is this the feeble frame I left behind ? ^^ So beauteous now !'* exclaims the raptur'd mind : JUSTIFICATION. 384 4* '* Before, opprest with sickness and with pain ; " Now life immortal runs in ev'ry vein : " Are these the feet, which, often, tir'd and slow, '* Crept trembling on to join the church below ? 5 " Are these the hands I usM to spread abroad, " In humble acts of prayer and praise to God ? " What briny drops once trickled down this face, " Which heav'nly smiles adorn, and ev'ry grace ! 6 " Eternal scenes pour on my ravish'd sight, " Now so much strengthen'd for the vast delight ! " No more disease shall dart with fatal aim ** His deadly venom thro' my sickly frairre : 7 " No more this body shall distress my soul.,,. " Impede her flight.. ..her noblest powVs controul ; " The dark, mysterious path that once I trod, " Now, now I see it, was the way to God ! 8 " Join, all ye heav'nly hosts, your anthems raise, " Nor let one tongue be mute from songs of praise j" Instant the tuneful choir, in sounding strains, Pour their melodious notes o'er all the plains. 384. L. M. Swain. JustifcaUon by Faitk..„Ga\. ii. 16. 1 QIN'NERS, away from Sinai fly ; O To CalvVy*s bloody scene repair ; Behold the King of glory die. And read your peace and pardon there ! 2 Search into ev'ry open wound, Trace the sharp scourge, the nails, the speav ; And full salvation will be found, In golden letters written there. 3 No works of man to raise the sum, Or pay the ransom, must be brought ; Helpless and poor to Jesus come, Nor strive to bring a perfect thought. 4 Your faith, your hope and righteousness. Are treasur'd up in hira alone ; Cc2 385 KINGDOM OF CHRIST. Your rich supplies of grace and peace Spring from the works your Lord has done. 5 Hell opens her ten thousand graves, To swallow those that die in sin ; But all the great Immanuel saves, Heav'n's open gates shall welcome in. 6 There shall the blood-bought armies go, That trust the great Redeemer here ; The plant that buds with grace below, Shall ripen into glory there. S8.T. lTm! /////, Kingdom of Chris t»,*,V?.7x\m xlv. S — 5. 1 ^7f /"HEN Jesus first, at heav'n*s command, V V Descended from his azure throne, Attending angels join'd his praise, Who claim'd the kingdom for his own. [Hail, Immanuel ! Immanuel we'll adore. And sound his fame from shore to shore.] 2 Girt with Omnipotence and grace, The pow'rs of darkness trembling stood. To hear the dire decree, and feel The vengeance of the mighty God. 3 Not with the sword that warriors wear, But v/ith a sceptre dipt in blood, He bends the nations to obey, And rules them by the love of God. 4 Ride on, and prosper, King of kings, *Till all the pow'rs of hell resign Their dreadful trophies at thy feet, And endless glory shall be thine, 38G. I48th. Scott, Kingdom. ofC7uist„„Pst\\m ex. 3, t A LL hail, incarnate Ciod ! ^"^ The wond'rous things foretold Of thee, in sacred writ, "With joy our eyes behold : KINGDOM OF CHRIST. 38^ Still does thine arm new trophies wear. And monuments of glory rear. 2 To thee the hoary head ^ Its silver honor pays ; To thee the blooming youth ^ Devotes his brightest days : And ev*ry age their tribute bring. And bow to thee, all-conqu'ring King, 3 O haste, victorious Prince, That glorious, happy day, When souls, like drops of dew, Shall own thy gentle sway : O may it bless our longing eyes, And bear our shouts beyond the skie^ 4 All hail, triumphant Lord, Eternal be thy reign ; Behold the nations sue To wear thy gentle chain : When earth and time are known no more. Thy throne shall stand forever sure. 387. 148th. Bristol Coh Kingdom of Christ • 1 TJ E JO ICE, the Saviour reigns Xv Among the sons of men : He breaks the prisoners' chains. And makes them free again : Let hell oppose God's only Son, In spite of foes, his cause goes oru [2 The cause of righteousness. And truth and holy peace, Designed our world to bless. Shall spread and never cease : Gentile and Jew their souls shall bow. Allegiance due, with rapture vow.] 3 The bafHed prince of hell In vain new projects tries, * Composed on seeing an aged saint and a youth taken into church communion together. sm LADDER. The gospel to repel, By cruelty and lies : Th' infernal gatts shall rage in vain ; Conquest awaits the Lamb once slain» 4 He dyM, but soon arose Triumphant o'er the grave ; And now himself he shows Omnipotent to save : Let rebels kiss the victor's feet, Eternal bliss his subjects meet. 5 All pow*r is in his hand, His people to defend ; To his most high command Shall millions more attend : All hcav'n with smiles approve his caUae, And distant isles receive his laws. 6 This little seed from heav'a Shall soon become a tree j This ever-blessed Icav'n Ditfas'd abroad must be j 'Till God the Son shill come agaii>^ It must go on. Amen, Amen ! 383. 8. 8. 6. Vijer's CoL [Too local for inoertion.] 3'9. L. M. ISfeale, JocoPs Laddtn^.Gtn, xxvili. 12, 13. 1 "i X THEN Jacob from his brother fled, V V As he repos'd his weary head, He saw in vision, with surprise, A ladder reaching to the skies. 2 Ascending and descending here, The angels of the Lord appear? And from the top Jehovah spake. And thus in sweetest accents brake : — 3 *' I am thy God, and thcc I'll bless, " And keep thee safe in ev'ry place j. LAMB. 390 *' By night and day I will defend, " And be to triee a constant friend."' 4 We in this mystic ladder trace A view of Jesus and his grace ; In him all blessings are bestow'd, In him we find access to God. [5 ' By faith we see the angel band Descend and rise at God's command j To bless the children of his grace, In ev'ry age, in evVy place. 6 In ev'ry strait his eyes are there, To see the grief that makes the tear j He'll crush his foes beneath his feet, And raise his saints to bliss complete.*] 390. lOs. Burder's Col Praise to the Lamb„..Rt\\ v. 12. [1 TTROM heav'n the loud, th' angelic song began, X^ It shooic the skies.,and reach'd astonisiv'd man 5 By man re-echo'd, it shall mount again. Whilst fragrant odours fill the blissful plain.] L. M. 2 Worthy the Lamb of boundless sv/ay. In earth or heav'n the Lord of all: Ye princes, rulers, po'sV*rs, obey, And low before his foot-stool iall. .3 The deed was done j the lamb was slain j The groaning earth the burden bore : He rose, he lives : he lives to reign, Nor time shall shake his endless powV. [4 Wisdom and strength are his alone. He rais'd the top-stone, shouting grace ; Honor has builc his lofty throne. And glory shines upon his face.] 3 From heav'n, from earth, loud bursts of praise The mighty blessings shall proclaim : Blessings that earth to glory raise : The purchase of the wounded Lamb* 39^1 LAMENTATION— LAW. 6 Higher, still higher swell the strain ; Creation's voice the note prolong : The Lamb shall ever, ever reign ; Let hallelujahs crown the song. Hal. Amen« 591. L. M. Faxvceit. Lamenting after the Lord....l Sam. vii. 2. 1 T OOK tVo'.n on high, great God, and see JLi I'hy saints laaienting after thee ; The tokens of thy presence give, And now thy gracious work revive. 2 How did thy ancient people mourn, And wish to see thy kind return! They cry'd to thee on Mizpeh's plain, '*• O let us see thy face again.'* 3 We join our humble voice with- theirs, And oiler up our ardent prn)*rs ; Lord, with thy smiles thy churches bless, And crown thy gospvel with success. 4 Thy cheering grace, O God, impart. Bind up and heal the broken heart ; Our sins subdue, our souls restore, And let our foes prevail no more. 5 Thy presence in thy house afford, To ev'ry heart apply thy word ; That sinners may their danger see, And now begin to live to thee. 392. L. ]M. Doddridge, altered hy Medley. Law ; or, the Shiner found want'mg„,,'D^n, v. 2To 1 O AISE, thougluless sinner! raise thine eye,, -*-^ Behold the judgment drawing nigh : Behold the balance is display'd, Where thou must be exactly weighed. 2 See, in one scale God's holy law ; Mark with what force its precepts draw ; Canst thou the awful test sustain ? Thy works how light ! thy thoughts how vain !! LAW. fi93 8 Behold the hand of God appears, And writes in dreadful characters, " Tekel ! thy soul is wanting found ; *' With trembling hear the awful sound. 4} " Let fear thy sin-bound heart embrace ^ " Let guilty shame o'erspread thy face, , *' Conviction thro' thy conscience roll, " And deep repentance fill thy soul. 5 '* One only hope can yet prevail, "Jesus for thee can turn the scale; " Can give thy guilty conscience peace, *' And save thee by his righteousness." ^ Dear Saviour, now thy pow'r impart ; " Convince each unconvinced heart ; And thy salvation let them view, Injustice wrought, and mercy too. 7 Believing this they shall employ Their hearts and lips in songs of joy | Nor e'er of w^anting be afraid, When in God's holy balance weigh'd. 393. C. M. Kent, Love to the Law and to the Gospel, 1 "X 7[ THEN from the precepts to the cross * ^ The humble sinner turns. His brightest deeds he counts but drosS;, And o'er his vileness mourns. 2 Gcd, on the table of his heart, Inscribes his love and fear ; He loves the h\w in ev'ry part. But takes no refuge there. 3 Thus gospel, law, and justice too, Conspire to set him i'ree : Reflect, my soul, admire and viev/j What God had^^ done for thecc 394 LAW— LIBERALITY. | 394. C. M. Wdlin. faints dead to the Law by the Body of Christ,* ft Rom. vii. 4 — 6. t Q ING to the Lord, ye heirs of faith, ^ Of Abraham's chosen seed, The law that sentenc*d you to death, Is now thro' Jesus dead. 3 Our Surety by his cross has broke The law's condemning pov/V, For on himself our sins he took. And the hand writing tore. 6 He bore our sins, and set us free ; No charge on us can lie : His blood's an all-sufficient plea, Our souls to justify, A By legal works no more we strive To be discharged from guilt : Dead to the law, to Christ we live. Whose blood for us was spilt. 5 Adore the Father's sov'reign love, Who gave his only Son Our curse and mis'ry to remove, And make his mercy known. 395. L. M. Griffin's Seh Liberality, — Collection,. *,ii^g* ii. 8. 1 nPHE gold and silver are the Lord's, A And ev'ry blessing earth affords j All come from his propitious hand, And must return at his command. 2 The blessings which I now enjoy, I must for Christ and souls employ, For if I use them as my own, My Lord will soon call in his loan. 3 When I to him in want apply. He never does my suit deny ; And shall I then refuse to give, Since I so much from him receive ? LIBERALITY— LIFE. 396 4 ShaK Jesus leave the realms of day. And clothe himself in humble clay ? Shall he become despis'd and poor, To make rne rich forever more I 5 And shall I wickedly withhold, To give my silver or my gold I To aid a cause my soul approves, And save the sinners Jesus loves ? 6 Expand my heart — incline me, Lord» To give the whole I can afford ; That what thy bounty render'd mine, I may with cheerful hands resign. 396. 8. 7. Francis. A Collection for the Spread of the GospeU 1 T X TIITI my substance I will honor V V My Redeemer, and my Lord; Were ten thousand worlds my manor. All were nothing to his v/ord. 2 While the heralds of salvation His abounding grace proclaim, Let his friends of evVy station, Gladly join to spread his fame. 3 May his kingdom be promoted, May the world the Saviour know ; Be my all to him devoted. To my Lord my all I owe. [4 Praise the Saviour, all ye nations, Praise him, all ye hosts above ; Shout, with joyful acclamations, His divine, victorious love.] 397. L. M. Anon. Life hid with Christ in God„,,Co\, ili. 3. 1 'VT'E saints, exult in Jesu's name, -■• Make Jesu's love your darling theme , Sing on — you 're in the heav'nly road, Your life is hid with Christ in God. Dd m^ LIFE. 2 'Tis hid from cv'ry carnal eye, 'Tis hid secure with God on high | Beyond the reach of earth or hell, 'Tis hid with our Immanuel. 3 Satan may rage, the w^orld annoy, But neither can this life destroy ; That's safely lodgM in Jesu's breast. The sinner's refuge, christian's rest. 4 The seeds of grace your Lord bestows, From him the oil of grace still flows ; 'Till you are rais'd to his abode. Your life is hid with Christ in God. .398. L. M. Hoskbis. Living to Christ,...'?h:\\. i. 21. 1 T ET thoughdess thousands choose the road, -*--' That leads the soul away from God ; This happiness, dear Lord, be mine, To live and die entirely thine. 2 On Christ, by faith, my soul would live. From him, my life, my all receive ; To him devote my fleeting hours, Serve him alone v/ith all my powers. Q Christ is my everlasting all. To him I look, on him 1 call ; lie will my ev'ry want supply, In time, and thro' eternit}^ 4 Soon Vv^ill the Lord, my life, appear ; Soon shall I end my trials here— Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain. To live is Christ.. ..to die is gain. 5 Soon will the saints in glory meet ; Soon walk duo' ev'ry golden street. And sing on ev'ry blissful plain, Tq live is Christ, to die is gain* LOOKING TO CHRIST—LOT's WIFE. 599 399. L. M. Medley. Look again....] on3.h ii. 4. i QEE a poor sinner, dearest Lord, ^ VViiose soul, fcucourag'd by thy word, At mercy's footstool "^'ould remain. And there would look, and look again. 2 How oft, decelv'd by self and pride, Has my poor heart been turn'd asid^^ And, Jonah-like, has Rtd from thee, 'Till thou hast looked again on me. 3 Ah ! bring a wretched wand*rer hoxe ! And to thy footstool let me come. And tell thee all my grief and pain^ And wait, and look, and look again. 4 Do fears and doubts thy soul annoy f Do thundVing tempests drown thy joy ? And canst thou not one smile obtain i Yet wait, and look, and look again. 5 Take courage then, my trembling soul, One look from Christ will make thee whole' j Trust thou in him, 'tis not in vain. But wait, and look, and look again. 6 That wish'd-for period soon will come. When I shall reach my blissful home j And when to glory I attain, O then I'll look, and look again* 40a. lis. E . Lofs Wife.. ..Luke xvii. 52. 'VT'E careless professors, who rest on your lees, -*■ Amidst your vain plea3ure3,your profit and ease^ Now God says, " arise and escape for your life, And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife." Awake from your slumber, the warning receive ; Tis Jesus that warns you, the message believe : While dangers are pending, escape for your life. And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife* 401 LOVE. 3 The first bold apostate will tempt you to stray, And tell you no dangers are louifd in the way ; He means to deceiv'e you, tscape for your lil'e, And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife. 4 How many poor souls has the serpent beguil'd, With specio'uG temptations how many defil'd ; Then be not deluded, escape for your life, A:.d look not behind you — remember Lot's wife. J Tlie ways of religion true pleasures afford, No pleasures can equal the joys of the Lord ; Forsake then the world, and escape for your life. And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife. 6 But if you determine the call to refuse. And venture the way of destruction to choose, For hell you must part with the blessing of life, And then, if not now, you'll remember Lot's wife. 401. C. M. Sruahi, Brotherhj i^t.'^.... Psalm cxxxiii. 1. 1 T TOW sweet, how heav'nly is the sight, X X When those who love the Lord, In one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word ! 2 O may we feel each brother's sigh, And with him bear a part : oNIay sorrows flow from eye to eye, And joy from heart to heart. 3 P>ee us from envy, scorn, and pride, Our wishes fix above j May each his brother's failings hide> And shew a brother's love. 4" Let love, in one delightful stream, Thro' ev'ry bosom flow ; And union sweet, and dear esteem, In ev'ry action glow. 5 Love is the golden chain that binds I'he happ}' souls above ; LOVE. 402 And he's an heir of heav'n that finds His bosom glow with love. 402. S. M. Beddome, altered. Christian Love.>,.Gd\. iii. 28. 1 T ET party names no more ■A J The christian world o'erspread : Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, Are one in Christ, their head. 2 Among the saints on earth Let mutual love abound : Heirs of the same inheritance Should be in union found. 8 Let envy, child of hell ! Be banish'd from our sight : Those should in strictest friendship dwell, Who in, the Lord delight. 4 Then will the church below. Resemble that above ; Where streams of pleasure ever flow, And ev*ry heart is love. 403. C. M. Szvaln, Love is a Flower in Grace, 1 'T'HE finest flow'r that ever blow'd, -■- Open'd on CalvVy's tree. When jesu's blood in rivers flo\y'd, For love of v/orthless me ! 2 Its deepest hue, its richest smell, No mortal can declare ; Nor can the tongue of angels tell How bright the colours are. 3 Earth could not hold so rich a flow'r, Nor half its beauties show ; Nor could the world and satan's pow'r Confine its sweets below. '4 On Canaan's banks, supremely falr^ This flow'r of glory blooms ; Dd2 404^ LOVE. Tiai>splanted to its native air, And all the shores pertumes. 5 But not to Canaan's shores confined j The seeds which from it blow Take root within the human mind, And scent the church below. 6 And soon on jonder banks above Shall ev'ry blossom here Appear a full-blown flow'r of love, Like him, transplanted there. 404-. C. M. Doddridge and Needhain. Love to our E}ie?nies.,.,L,ukG xxiii. 64. 1 y\ LOUD we sing the wondVous grace, •^"^ Christ to his murdVers bare ; Which made the tort'ring cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 " Father, forgive," his mercy cry'd. With his expiring breath; And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his death. 3 Jesus, this wondVous love we sing, And whilst we sing, admire ; Breathe on our souls, and kindle there The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, we For enemies will pray : With love, their hatred and their curse, With blessings we'll repay. [5 Pity shall touch our hearts to see A hungry starving foe : The needful bread our hands out-stretch*d^ Shall joyfully bestow.] 405. 7s. Leed'6' Coh Love of Jesus, i T OVE divine, how sweet the soundcf A-* May the theme on eardi abound : w LOVE". 4C6 May the hearts of saints below, With the sacred rapture glow ! 2 Love amazing, large and free, Love unknown, to think on me ! Let that love upon me shine, Saviour, with its beams divine. 3 Better than earth's gilded toys, Or an age of carnal joys ; Better far than Ophir's gold. Love that never can be told. 4 Better than this life of mine, Saviour, is thy love divine: Drop the veil, and let me see Rivers of this love in thee. 5 While in •Mesech's tents I stay, Love divine shall tune my lay ; When I soar to blias above, Still I'll praise a Saviour's love. 406. C. M. Doddrirlge. Love to C/irist».,.]ohn xxi. 15. 1 "TXO not I love thee, O my Lord I JlJ Behold my heart, and see ; And turn each cursed idol out, That dares to rival thee. 2 Do not I love thee from my soul ? Then let me nothing love : Dead be my heart to ev'ry joy. Which thou dost not approve, 3 Is not thy name melodious still To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure beat My Saviour's voice to hear? 4 Hast thou a Lamb in all thy flock, I would disdain to feed ? -, Hast thou a foe, before whose face I fear thy cause to plead ? 40r LOVE. 5 Thou knov.-'st I love thecj dearest Lord, Bat O, I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys, That I may love thee more. 407. C. M. Steele, Love to Christ desired, 1 nPHOU lovely source of true dejight, X Whom I unseen adore, Unveil thy beauties to my sight, That 1 may love thee more. [2 Thy glory o'er creation shines, But in thy sacred word I read, in fairer, brighter lines, My bleeding, dying Lord. 3 *Tis here, whene'er my comforts droop, And sin and sorrow rise, Thy love, with cheerful beams of hope, My fainting breast supplies. 4 But ah ! too soon the pleasing scene Is clouded o'er with pain ; My gloomy fears rise dark between, And I again complain.] 5 Jesus, my Lord, my life, my light^ O come with blissful ray ! Break radiant thro' the shades of night. And chase my fears away. 6 Then shall my soul with rapture trace The wonders of thy love ; But the full glories of thy face Are Only known above. 408. 7s. Cowper. Lovest thou Me .<^....John xxi. 16. 1 T.T AKK, my soul, it is the Lord ; A -L 'lis thy Saviour, hear his word : Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee : !! Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou-^e \ LOVE* 4(59 2 " I delivered thee, when bound, " And, when bleeding, heal'd thy wound, " Sought thee wand'ring, set thee right, '' Turn'd thy darkness into light. 3 " Can a woman's tender care '' Cease towards the child she bare ? " Yes, she may forgetful be, " Yet will I remenaber thee. 4 '' Mine is an unchanging love, " Higher than the heights above ; " Deeper than the depths beneath — ** Free and faiihuil — strong as death, 5 " Thou shalt see my glory soon, " When the work of grace is done ; " Partner of my throne shalt be. " Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me ?" 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint ; Yet I love thee, and adore, O for grace to love thee more ! 4( 9. 7s. Newton, Love to Christ,,.,]om xxi. 16. 1 5 I 'IS a {)oint I long to know, *• Oft it causes anxious thought : Do I love the Lord, or no t Am I his, or am I not ? 2 If I love, why am I thus ? Why this dull and lifelt-ss frame ? Hardly sure can they be worse. Who have never heard his name ! [3 Could my heart so hard remain, Pray'r a task and burden prove ; Ev'ry trifle give me pain. If I knew a Saviour's love ? 4 When I turn my eyes within. All is dark, and vain, and wild ; 4JO LOVE. Fill'd with unbelief and sin, Can I deem myself a child ?J 5 If I pray, or hear, or read, Sin is mixt with all I do ; You that love the Lord, indeedy Tell me, is it thus with you ? 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall ; Should I grieve for what I feel, If I did not love at all ? [7 Gould I joy his saints to meet, Choose the ways I once abhorr'd 5 Find, at times, the promise sweet, If i did not love the Lord ?] 8 Lord, decide the doubtful case ! Thou who art thy people's sun. Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. 9 Let me love thee more and more. If I love at all, I pray ; If I have not lovM before, Help me to begin to-day. 410. L. M. Steele, altered. Mothers Love to their Children. i 'VT'E mothers, who, with grov/ing love, -*- Press your dear infant to your breast^ Say, can your joys and pleasures j^rove That } ou are now entirely blest ? 2 Do not a thousand tender cares By turns your resdess thoughts employ ? Now rising hopes, now anxious fearsy And grief succeeds to pleasing joy ! S D;^ar, tender babe, its lovely smiles "With what delight and joy you view, But ev'ry pain the infimt feels, Do you not feel its sulf 'rings too ? MALEFACTORS. 4lt 4 What fancied, busy, cruel fear Rush in, and say, " the child may die l^ And nature prompts the ready tear, And heaves the rising, deep-fetch'd sigh, 5 Ah ! does not God our comfort mix With greater far than equal pain; To teach us if our hearts we fix On earth, we fix them there in vain. 6 Then be our earthly joys resigned. Since here below we cannot rest ; For earthly joys were ne'er design*d To make our souls completely biest* 411. 7s. Nervton. Two Malefactors ; or^ the Sovereignty ofGr.gce»„o Luke xxiii. 39 — 43. 1 QOV'REIGN grace has powV alone ^ To subdue a heart of stone ; And the moment grace is felt, Then the hardest heart will melt. •2 When the Lord was crucified. Two transgressors with him dy*d; One, wuth vile blaspheming tongue, Scoff 'd at Jesus as he hung. 3 Thus he spent his wicked breath, In the very jaws of death ; Perish'd, as too many do, With the Saviour in his view. 4 But the other, touch'd with grace, Saw the danger of his case : Faith received to own the Lord, Whom the scribes and priests abhorrV" 5 " Lord," he pray'd, '^ remember me. When in glory thou shalt be :" " Soon with me," the Lord replies, ** Thou shalt rest in paradise." 6 This was wond'rous grace indeed, Grace vouchsaf d in time of need ? 412 MARRIAGE— MEETINGS. Sinners, trust in Jesu's name, You shall find him still the same, 412, C. M. Berridge. Marriage Feast, *.,]Qhn ii. 1, 2. 1 C INCE Jesus freely did appear ^ To grace a marriage feast ; Dear Lord, we ask thy presence here To make a wedding guest. 2 Upon the bridal pair look down. Who now have plighted hands; Their union with thy favor crown, And bless the nuptial bands. 3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow Of all rich dowries blest ! Their substance bit- ss, and peace bestow, To sweeten all the rest. 4 In purest love their souls unite, That the}', with christian care, May make dome stic burdens light, By taking mutual share. 5 True helpers may they prove indeed, In pray'r, and faith, and hope ; And see with joy a godly seed To build their household up. -6 As Isaac and Rebecca gave A pattern chaste and kind ; So may this married couple live, And die in friendship join'd. 7 ' O may each soul assembled here, Be married, Lord, to thee; Clad in thy robes, made white and fair, To spend eternity.' 413. L. M. Nexvion, On Achnission ofnexv Members,:,Gtn, xxiv. 31. 1 T/' INDUED in Christ, for his dear sake, XV A hearty welcome here receive ; i MEETINGS. 414 pjXay we together now partake The joys which only he can give. 2 To you and us, by grace *tis giv'n, To know the Saviour's precious name •, And shordy we shall meet in heav''n, Cur hope, our way, our end the sam«. 5 r>Iay lie, by whose kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above ; Make cur communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn v/iih love. [4 Forgotten be each worldly theme, When christians meet together thus ; We only wish to speak of him. Who liv*d, and dy'd, and reigns for us. 5 We'll talk of all he did and said, And suiTcr'd for us here below ; The path he mark'd for us to tread, And what he*s doing lor us now.] 6 Thus, as the moments pass away. We'll love, and wonder, and adore ; And hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. 414. L. M. Godwin, On Admission of new Memhers,»,.Gtn, xxiv. Z\* 1 l^XTELCOME, thou well-belov'd uf God, V V Thou heir of grace, redeemM by blood j Welcome with us, thine hand to join As partner of our lot divine. 2 With us the pilgrims' state embrace, We're trav'lling to a blissful place ; The Holy Ghost, who knows the way. Conduct thee on from day to day. 3 Take up thy cross and bear it on, It shall be light, and not be long; Soon shalt thou sit v/ith Jesus dov.n, And v/ear an everlasting crov.n. K e 415 MEETINGS. 415. C, M. Nexuton and Gibbons. m Social Meetings. ^.MiiX, i i i. 16 — 1 8. 1 "X X THEN sinners utter boasting worcls^ V V And glory in their shame ; The Lord, vvcll-pleas'd, an ear affords To those who fear his name. 2 They often meet to seek his face, And tell what he hath done ; They sing of free and sovereign grace, Thro* his beloved Son. 3 " They shall be mine," Jehovah cries, '* When I each radient gem " Collect — and with their mingled blaze *' Compose my diadem. 4 " With transports then my tender care, " And favor they shall prove : *' I'll spare them as a father spares " The children of his love. 5 '' Assembled worlds will then discern f=' That saints alone are blest: '* When wrath shall like an oven burn, " And veng'ance strike the rest.'* 416. 8. 8. 6. Kent. Private 3Icet}ngs.n*,^l And bring him back in peace. 7 Farewell, dear pastor, go— We part v/ith thee m love ; And if we meet no more beiow^ O may we meet above. 425. L. M. Rooker's Col Spread of the Gospel i T) RIGHT as the sun's meridian hhz^y JLJ Vast as the blessings he conveys, Wide as his reign from pole to pole, And permanent as his controul. 2 So, Jesus, let thy kingdom come. Then sin and hell's terrific gloom Shall, at his brightness, flee away, The dawn of an eternal day. 5 * Then shall the heathen, fill'd with awft> Learn the blest knowledge of thy law : And antichrist, on ev'ry shore. Fall from liis throne to rise no ii;ore.' MISSIONARIES. 4^ [4 The!? shall thy lofty praise resiamd On Afric's shores....thro' India's ground : And islands of the southern sea Shall stretch their eager arncis to thee.] $ Then shall the Jew and Gentile meet In pare devotion at thy feet : And earth shall yield thee, as thy due, Her fulness and her glory too. 6 O that from Britain now might shine This heav'nly light, this truth diviue : 'Till the whole universe shall be But one great temple, Lord, to thee. 426. I.. M. Foke. Missionaries.*,.D-Mi, ii. 45. 1 T? XERT thy pow'r, thy rights maintain, i I Insulted, everlasting King! The Influence of thy crown increase, And strangers to thy footstool bring, 2 We long to see that happy time. That dear, expected, blessed day, When countless myriads of our race The second Adam shall obey, 3 The prophecies must be fulnll'd, Tho* earth and hell should dare oppose ; The stone cut from thff mountain's sidi^> Tho' unobserv'd, to empire grows. 4 Soon shall the blended image fall, Brass, silver, iron, gold, and clay, And superstition's gloomy reign To light and liberty give way, 5 In one sweet symphony of praise, Gentile and Jew shall then unite j And infidelity, asham'd, Sink in th* abyss of endless night, 6 Soon Afric's long-enslaved sons Shall join with Europe's polish'd racej 42r MISSIONARIES. To celebrate, in diiPrent tongues, The glories of redeeming grace. i From east to west, from north to south, Immanuel's kingdom shall extend j And ev'ry man, in ev'ry face, Shall meet a brother, and a friend. 42r. L. M. Vole. Prayer for the spread, of the Gospel, 1 nPHY people, Lord, who trust thy word, -*- And wait the smillngs of thy face, Assemble round thy mercy-seat, And plead the promise of thy grace. 2 We consecrate these hours to thee. Thy scv'reign mercy to entreat; And fee] some animating hope, \Vc shall divine accepcance meet. {^ Hast thou not sv/crn to give thy Son, To be a light to Gentiie lands j To open the benighted eye. And loose the wretched prisoners' bands ? 4 Hast thou not €aid from sea to sea His vast dominions shall extend ? That ev'ry tongue shall call him Lord, And ev'ry knee before him bend? $ Now let the happy time appear, The time to favor Sion come ; Send forth thy heralds far and near, To call thy banish'd children home. 428. L.'m. Foke. Prospect ofSuccess.,.,John iv. 35^ 36. 1 13 E HOLD th' expected time draws Hear, -*^ The shades disperse, the dawn appear j. The barren wilderness assume The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom. ^ Events, with prophecies, conspire To raise our faidi, oiu" zeal to ik'c :> MISSIONARIES. 429 The rlp'ning fields, already white. Present an harvest to our sight. j3 The untaught heathen waits to know The joy the gospel will bestow ; The exiPd slave waits to receive The freedom Jesus has to give. [4 Come, let us, v»'ith a grateful heart, In the blest labor share a part, Our pray'rs and off'rings gladly bring. To aid the triumphs of our King.] '5 Our hearts exult in songs of praise. That we have seen these latter days. When our Redeemer shall be known. Where satan long has held his ihrcne. 6 From eastern to the western skies, Sv/eet incense to his name shall rise ; Antl Tyre, and Egypt, Greek and Jew, By sovereign grace be form'd anew. 429. L. M. Vck€. Fall of Babylon predlcted„„'RQv, xiv. (j-S^ X "pROUD Babylon yet waits her doom ; -»- Ncr can her tott'ring palace fall, 'Till some blest messenger arise. The ransom'd heathen world to call. 2 Now see the glorious time approach ! Behold the mighty angel fly, 7'he gospel tidings to convey To ev'ry land beneath the sky! [3 See the kind native of Pelew With rapture greet the sacred sound ; And, for a Saviour's precious name. Throw his mean idols to the ground.] 4 O see, on Otaheite's isle, And Africa's unhappy shore, The unlearn'd savage press to hear 5 And hearing, wonder and adore* 43Q MISSIONARIES. [5 See, while the joyful truth is told. That Jesus left his throne in heav'n, And suffer''d, dy*d, and rose again, That all his sins might be forgiv'n. i6 See what delight, unfelt before, Beams in his fixt, attentive eye ; And hear him ask — ** For wretched me, *•* Did this divine Redeemer die?'* 7 " Ah! why have ye so long forborne " To tell such welcome news as this ? ** Go now, let ev'ry sinner hear, *' And share in such exalted bliss !''] B Now, Babylon, thy hour is come, 1'hy curst foundation shall give way j And thine eternal overthrow I'he triumphs of the cross display i 430. L. r.I. FrA'c. Prayer for the Suvcc§8 of Bfissions* 1 /^ O, favor'd .13rlt.ons, and proclaim ^J The kind Rod'.emer you have found ; And speak his ever precious name, To all the wond'ring nations round. ^ Go, tell th' iinletter'd, wretched slave, Who groans beneath a tyrant's rod. You bring a pardon bought with blood, The blood of an incarnate God. 3 Go, tell the panting sable chief, On Ethiopia's scorching sand, You come with a refreshing stream. To cheer and bless his thirsty land. 4 Go, tell the distant isles afar, Of Otaheite and Pelew, That in the covenant of grace. Their unknown names are written too. 5 Go tell on India's golden shores, Of a rich treasure, more rcfin'd ; MISSIONARIES. 4ai And tell tliem, tho** they'll scarce believe, Ycu come, the friend of human kind. 6 Say, the religion you profess Is all benevolence and love ; And by its own divine effects. Its heav'iily origin will prove, 431. L. ?vl. Missionary Col. Prayer for the Success cf Missions. 1 TNDULGENT God, to thee we pra)% ^ Be with us on this solemn day ; Smile on our souls, our plans approve, By Avhich we seek to spread thy Icve* 2 Let party prejudice be gone, And love unite our hearts in one ; Let all Vve have and are, combine To aid this glorious work of thine, [o Point us to men of upright mind, Devoted, diligent, and kind ; With grace be all their hearts endowed. And light to guide them in the road. 4 With cheerful steps m?.y they proceed. Where'er thy providence shall lead ; Let heav'n and earth their work befriend^ And mercy all their paths attend.] 5 Great let the bands of those be found Who shall attend the gospel sound ; And let Barbarians, bond and free. In supplianc throngs resort to thee. 6 Where Pagan altars now are built, And brutal blood, or human spilt, There be the bleeding cross high rear'd, And God, our God, alone rever'd. 7 Where captives groan beneath their chain, Let grace, and love, and concord reign ; The aged and the infant tongue, ' Unite in one harmonious song. Ff V 432 MISSIONARIES. 432. L. M. Dol?eII. Prcijsr on the Scarcity of Gospel Missionaries^ Luke X. 2* ORD, when we cast our eyes abroad, And see on heathen altars slain, Poor helpless babes Tor sacrifice, To purge their parent's dismal stain ; 2 We can't behold such horrid deeds "Without a groan of ardent prayV; And while each heart in anguish bleeds. We cry, Lord, send thy gospel there. 3 For them we pray, for them we wait, To them thy great salvation shew ; Thy harvest, Lord, is truly great, But fiuthful laborers are few. 4 O send out preachers, gracious Lord, Among that dark, bewilder'd race ; Open their eyes, and bless thy word. And call them by thy sovereign grace. 5 Then shall they shout thy honor'd nar>ie, And sound thy matchless praise abroad ; And we wi(l join them in the theme. Salvation to our risen God. 433. C. M. Gibbons. Zion*s Increase promised and plecukd,.».Vs, lu §< 1 T^ATHER, is not thy promise pledged X- To thine exalted Son, That thi o' the nations of the earth, Thy word of life shall run l 2 *' Ask, and I give the heathen lands, *^ For thine inheritance ; *' And to the world's remotest shores, *'• Thine empire shall advance.'' 3 Hast thou not said the blinded Jews Shall their Redeemer own ; While Gentiles to his standard crowd| And bow before hib throne ? MISSIONARIES. 4U [4- Are not all kingdoms, tribes, and tongues, Under th' expanse of heav*n, To the dominion of thy Son, Without exception giv'n ? 5 From east to west, from north to south, Then be his name ador'd ! Europe, with all thy millions, shout Hosannas to thy Lord ! 6 Asia and Africa resound From shore to shore his ftirrie ; And thou, America, in songs Redeeming love proclaim !] 434. C. M, Gibbons, Mhsionanes.. ..Psd.\m ii. 8. 1 /^ RE AT God, the nations oi the earth ^J Are by creation thine ; And in thy works, by all beheld, Thy radiant glories shine. 2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent Thy gospel to mankind ; Unveiling what rich stores of grace Are treasured in thy mind. 3 Lord, when shall these glad tidings spread The spacious earth around, 'Till ev'ry tribe, and ev'ry soul Shall hear the joyful sound ? 4 O when shall Afric's sable sons Enjoy the heav'nly word ; And vassals, loag-enslav'd, become The freemen of the Lord I 5 When shall th' untutor'd Indian tribeg', A dark bewilder'd race, Sit down at our Immanuel's feet. And learn and feel his grace ? 6 Haste, sov'reign mercy, and transforna Their cruelty to love ; 435 MISSIONARIES. Convert the tiger to a lamby The vulture to a dove ! 7 Smile, Lord, on each divine attempt To spread the gospel's rays, And hix'ild en sin's dcmolish'd thronej. The temples of thy praise. 435. C. M. Gibbons. Miss2onartes*,.>'Ps:([m Ixxii. 7, 8. 1 T ORD, send thy word, and let it fly,. -iL-i Arm'd with thy Spirit's pow'r, Ten thousands shall confess its sway, And bless the saving hour. 2 Beneath the influence of thy grace, The barren wastes shall rise, With sudden greens, and fruits array 'dj, A blooming paradise. 3 True holiness shall strike its root In each regen'rate heart; Shall in a growth divine arise, And heav'nly fruits impart. 4 Peace, with her olives crown'd, shall stretch Her wings from shore to shore ; No trump shall rouse the rage of war, Nor murdVous cannon roar. 5 Lord, for those days we wait — those day& Are in thy word foretold ; Fly swifter, sun and stars, and bring This promis'd age of gold ! 6 Amen, with Joy divine, let earthV Unnumber'd myriads cry ; Amen, with joy divine, let heav'nV UnnumberM choirs reply ! YE n Hi 436. S. M. Fcke. Address to JlJissio^inries. E messengers of Christv is sovereign voice obey MISSIONARIES. 437 Arise, and follow where he leads, And peace attend your way. 2 The master whom you serve Will needful strength bestow ; Depending on his promised aid With sacred courage go. -.3 Mountains shall sink to plains, And heil in vain oppose ; The cause is God's, and must prevail, In spite of all his foes. 4 Go spread a Saviour's fame, And tell his matchless grace To the most guilty and deprav'd Of Adam's i>una*r&us race. 0 We wish you in his name. The most divine success j Assur'd that he who sends you forth. Will your endeavors bless. [6 * When you from us depart, To cross the boist'rous main ; We then will bear you on our hearts, And hope to meet again/j 437. 8. r. 4. Kirkhayns Col Prayer for the Spread of the GospeL. ,.hi\, xlis. 22.. .i. Isaiah Ix. 4. 5. 1 /^E'R those gloomy hills of darkness, ^-^ Look, my soul, be still, and gazie. All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace ; Blessed Jubilee, Let thy glorious morning dawn. 2 Let the Indian, let the negro, Let the rude Barbarian see, That divine and glorious conques^j. Once obtained on Calvary ; Let the gospel Soon resound from- pole to pol€> Ff2 438. MORNING, 3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light. And from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night j And redemption, Freely purchased, win the da}'. [4 May the glorious day approaching, Thine eternal love proclaim, And the everlasting gospel, Spread abroad thy holy name, O'er the borders Of the great Immanuel's land.] 5 Mighty Saviour, spread thy gospel, Win and conquer, never cease ; May thy lasting wide dominions Multiply and still increase ; Sway thy sceptre, Saviour, all the world around. 438. L. M. Unwln. Mornmg Sotig, [1 T) EHOLD the sun adorns the sky, •^ And darts his cheering rays on high ! From east to west, in glorious march, He gilds the wide expansive arch. 2 The warbling larks in triumph mount, And all the scenes of morn recount ; While sounding groves and vallies ring W'ith praise to heav*n*s eternal King.] 3 Begin, my ooul, thy morning song ; Let thankfulness inspire thy tongue ! 1 he k'indness of thy God proclaim,. And tell the wonders of his name. 4 Sing how his hand thy life defends, And for thy guard his angel sends ?. In grateful praise his name adore, When fleeiing days shall be no mo?e/- i i MaRNING. #^ 5 Yes, O my God, thy glorious name, My soul shall thro* the day proclaim ;- I'll bear thy kindness on my heart, While evVy pow'r performs its part» 439* e. M. Steele, altered. 3Iorn'mg Song, 1 ^^ OD of my life, my morning song ^-^ To thee I cheerful raise : Thy acts of love 'tis good to sing, And pleasant 'tis to praise. 2 Preserv'd by thy almighty arm, I pass'd the shades of night. Serene, and safe from ev'ry harm, To see the morning light. 3 While numbers spent the night in sighs^ And restless pains and woes, In gentle sleep I closM my eyes, And rose from. sweet repose. 4 When sleep, death's image, o'er me spread^ And I unconscious lay, Thy watchful care was round my bedj To guard my feeble clay. 5 O let the same almighty care Thro* all this day attend : From ev'iy danger^ ev'ry snare, My heedless steps defend. 6 Smile on my minutes as they roll^ And guide my future days ; And let thy goodness fill my soul With gratitude and praise. 440. S. IM. Scott. Morning Song, 1; QEE how the rising sun ^ Pursues his shining way ; And wide proclaims his Maker's prais^j^ With ev'ry brighi'ning ray. 441 MORNING. 2 Thus would my rising soul Its heavenly parent sing ;. And to its great original The humble tribute bring. 3 Serene I laid me down Beneath his guardian care ; I slept, and I awoke, and found My kind Preserver near ! 4 Thus does thine arm support This weak, defenceless frame : But whence these favors, Lord, to uje,, So worthless as I am I 5* O how shall I repay The bounties of my God ? This feeble spirit pants beneath The pleasing, painful load. ^ Dear Saviour- to thy cross I bring my sacrifice ; By thee perfum'd, it shall ascend With fragrance to the skies. 7 My life I would anew Devote, O Lord, to thee ; And in thy presence I would spend A long eternity. 441. 8. 8. 6. KiughU Morning Song\ ,NCE more my eyes behold the day, And to my God my soul w^ould pajr Its tributary lays : O may the life preserved by thee, "With all its powers ar.d blessings, bei Devoted to thy praise. 2 Beneath the shadow of thy wings, IsraePs great keeper, Kjr.g of kings. My wear) head found rest : No dire alarms or rackinjj; pains, Devouring ilames or galling chains,. Dibturb'd my peaceful breasU o MOURNERS. 442 3 How many, since I laid me down, Have launch'd into a world unknown, To meet a dreadful doom : While some on wat'ry billows tost. Or wand'ring on an unknown coast, Have sigh'd in vain for home, 4f But I am spar'd to see thy face, A monument of saving grace, And live to praise thy name : Still be thou near, my gracious Lord, To keep and guide, and by thy word, Peace to my soul proclaim. 5 Let me enjoy thy presence here, In ev'ry storm my heart to cheer, 'Till thou shah bid me ris«. Where sin and sorrow never come, 'Till at my blest, eternal horns I wake in sweet surprise. 442. L. M. DobelL Blessed are thei) that wot^r?2....Matt. v. 4. i "\ A 7^"^ Y> mourning soul, why flow these tears ? V V Why thus indulge ihy doubts and fears ^ Look to thy Saviour on the tree, Who bore the load of guilt for thee. 2 Then cease thy sorrows, banish grief, Tho* thou of sinners art the chief; The wounds that make poor sinners grieve Are heal'd when they ia Christ believe. 3 Whom Jesus wounds, he wounds to heal — - O, 'ds a mercy thus to feel ; There's none can mourn while dead in sin ;. Thine are the marks of life within, 4 Be of good cheer, on him rely ; He*ll pass thy great transgressions by j And guide thee safely by his harvd, ^Xill thou shak reach fair Canaan's- landw ;s chief icus came, 44S NAAMAN. 5 There r>halt thou shig his dying love^ With ah the ransom'd throng above, And in exalted, joyful lays. The Father, Son, and Spirit praise. 443. S. IVI. Fellows. Naaman healed„„2 Kings, v. 1 — 14* t V\7HEN Syria's leproc V V From fair Damasct Fir'd with the hopes of sure relief, By great Elisha's fame-^ 2 The holy prophet stood Attentive to his strain, And bid him wash in Jordan's fiood, And instandy be clean. [3 The means of cure appeared So humbling to his pride, With high disdain the warrior heard, And sternly thus reply 'd : 4 *' To wash in Jordan's streams, " I can't approve as meet, " M^hen Pharpar's streams ar e known *o 'av " My own Damascus feet. 5 " What business have I here, " Far from my native place ? *' Could not I wash in water there, '* And there receive the grace ^"J 6 Thus men neglect the use Of means which God makes known. And in their room would introduce Inventions of their own. 7 O give me wisdom, Lord, Thy holy ways to prize. And folio V7 thy commanding word, However men despise. NAOMI. 444 444. 7s. Brackenbury''s Col. Naomts Address to her tzvo Daughters-in-kav ; or^ ct Viexv of Sovereign Gyace„..K\x\h i. 11 — IT. 1 "^ I "URN again^ my daughters, turn, A Wherefore would you go with me ? O forbear, forbear to mourn — Jesus wills it so to be : " Why/' when God would have us part, *' Weep ye thus and break my heart V^ 2 See-— thv sister is gone back To her gods and people dear; Weeping soul ! a wretch forsake, Why shouldst thou my sorrows bear ? Turn, and let thy troubles cease, Go, return, my child, in peace. 3 O intreat me not to leave Thee, ray faithful guide and friend ; Let me ahva\ s to thee cleave, Let me hold thee to the end j Thy own child in Christ I am. Follow thee as thou the lamb. [4 Never v.'ill I cease to mourn, 'Till my Lord thy tears shall dry; Never back from thee return, Never from my mother fly ; Do not ask me to depart, Do not break my bleeding heart.] 5 Where thou goest, I will go, Thine shall be my souHs abode ; Thine shall be my weal or wo, Thine my people and my God ; Where thou diest, there will I Lay my weary head and die* 6 There will I my burial have, (If it be the Saviour's will:) Sleeping in a comnron grave, 'TiU the quick'jiing trump 1 feel ; 445 1!^ATIONAL FAST, Call'd with th ee to leave the tomb, Summon'd to our happy home. [.7 God dp so to me and more, If from thee my guide I part; 'Till the mortal pang is o'er. Will I hold thee in my heart: And when I from earth remove. Meet thee in realms above.] 445. L. M. Beddome. Prayer for Peace*,.. 'Lex. xxvi- 6. 1 /^N Britain, long a fcvourM isle, ^— ' Now o*erwhelm*d v ith guilt and shame, I^eign, mighty God, once more to smile ; The same thy pow'r, thy grace the same. -2 Let peace return with balmy wing, And all its blessings round her shed ; Her liberties be wf li secur'd. And commerce lift its fainiing head: 3 Let the loud cannon cease to roar, The warlike trun:p no longer sound; The din of arms be heard no more, Noi' human blood pollute the ground. .(S- Let hostile troops drop from their hands The cruel sword, the giitt'ring spear ; And join in friendship's sacred bands, Nor one dissenting voice be there, s Thus save, O Lord, a sinking Innd — Millions of tongues shall then adore ; Kcsound the honors of thy name. And spread thy praise from shore to shore. .446. L. M. Steele. Prayer for Peace, \ T X 7HILE justice waves her vengeful hand V V Tremendous o'er a guilty land, Almighty God, thy awful pow'r With fear and trembling we adore. NATIONAL FAST. 447 2 Where shall we fly but to thy feet ? Our only refuge is thy seat ; Thy seat, where potent mercy pleads. And holds thy thunder fronn our heads. 5 While peace and plenty blest our days, Where was the tribute of our praise ? Ungrateful race ! how have we spent The blessings which thy goodness lent! [4 Pale famine now, and wasting war, With threatening frown, thy wrath declare ; But war an-d famine are thy slaves. Nor can destroy when mercy saves.] 5 Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye ; Tho* loud our crimes for vengeance cry, Let m.ercy's louder voice prevail, Nor thy long-suffering patience fail. 6 Encourag'd by thy sacred word, May we not plead thy promise, Lord ; That when an humble nation mourns. Thy rising wrath to pity turns I 7 O let thy sovereign grace impart Contrition to each rocky heart ; And bid siscere repentance flow. In genera!, undissembied woe. [8 Fair smiling peace again restore ; With plenty bless the pining poor : And may a happy, thankful land. Obedient own thy guardian hand.] 447. L. M. Davies, Prayer for Peace.,., Amos iii. 1 — 6. i "X TLTHILE o'er our guilty land, O Lord, V V We view the terrors of thy sword, O whither shall the helpless fly ? To whom but thee direct their cry ? 2 The helpless sinners' cries and tears Are grovrn familiar to thine ears ; Gg 44« NATIONAL PRAYER. Oft has thy mercy sent relief, When all was fear and hopeless griei\ 3 On thee, our guardian God, we call — Before thy throne of grace we fall ; And is there no deliverance there : And must we perish in despair? 4 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn— » To our forsaken God we turn ! O spare our guilty country — spare The church which thou hast planted here* 5 We plead thy grace, indulgent God ; We plead thy Son's atoning blood ; We plead thy gracious promises — And are they unavailing pleas ? 6 These pleas, presented at thy throne. Have brought ten thousand blessings down^ On guilty lands in helpless woe : Let them prevail to save us too. 448. L.M. Steele. Prayer for Victory in War.„.Vs, cviii. 10— j-ia. 1 *T ORD, how shall wretched sinners dare -A—' Look up to thy divine abode I Or offer their imperfect pray'r Before a just, a holy God ? ^ Bright terrors guard thy awful seat. And dazzling glories veil thy face ! Yet mercy calls us to thy feet — Thy throne is still a throne of grace. 3 O may our souls thy grace adore — May Jesus plead our humble claim ; While thy protection we implore. In his prevailing, glorious name ! [4 With all the boasted pomp of war, In vain we dare the hostile field ; In vaiii, unless the Lord be there : Thy arm alone must be our shield}- J N A TIQNAL PRAISE. 449 5 Let past experience of thy care Support our hope — our trust invite I Again attend our humble pray'r — Again be mercy thy dehght ! 6 Our arnns succeed — our councils guide — - Let thy right hand our cause maintain : "Till v/ar'o destructive rage subside, And peace resume her geirJe reign.] T O when" shall time the period bring. When raging war shall waste no more — ^ When peace shall stretch her balmy wing Round the wide earth from shore to shore. [8 When shall the gospel's healing ray, (Kind source of amity divine !) Spread o'er the world celestial day ? Whea shall the nations, Lord, be thine r] 449. C. M. Gibbon?, Praise Jo r Victory in rFcr.....2 Kings iii. 21 — 24....0 2 Kings vii, 6, 7. 1 'T~^0 thee, who reign*5t supreme above, ^ And reign'st supreme belov/ ; Thou God of wisdom, pov;'r, and love, We our successes owe. 2 The thundVing horse, the martial band, W^ithout thine aid were vain ; And vict'ry flies at thy command, To crown the bright campaign. 3 Thy mi-ghty arm unseen was nigh, When we our foes assail'd ; 'Tis thou hast rais'cl our honors high, And o'er their hosts prevail'd. 4 Their mounds, their cam.ps, their lofty tow 'rs» Into our hands are giv'n ; Not from desert or strength of ours, But through the grace of heav'o. 5 What tho' no columns lifted high Stand deep inscribed with praise ; 450 NATIONAL FAST. Yet sounding honors to the sky Our grateful tongues shall raise. [6 We to our children will proclaim The mercies God has shewn ; That they may learn to bless his name, And choose him for their own. *i Thus, while we sleep in silent dust. When threat*ning dangers come, Their fathers' God shall be their trusty Their refuge and their home.] 450. C. M. Steele. National Fast:*.]ot\ u 14. 1 C EE, gracious Lord, before thy throne, ^ Thy mourning people bend ! ' Tis on thy sovereign grace alone, Our humble hopes depend. 3 Tremendous judgments from thy hand Thy dreadful povv'r display ; Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still wc live to pray. 3 How chang'd, alas ! are truths divine For error, guilt and shame ! What impious numbers, bold in sin, Disgrace the christian name h 4 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, By thy resistless grace ; Then shall our hearts obey thy word, And humbly seek thy face. 5 Then, should insulting foes invade. We shall not sink in fear ; Secure of never-failing aid, When God, our God, is near. 451. C, M. Scott. National Fast. ...Gen. xviii. 23 — 32. 1 "W/HEN Abraham, full of sacred awe, VV Before Jehovah stood | ONE THING NEEDFUL. 454 And, wifh a humble, fervent pray'r. For guilty Sodom sued : 2 With what success, what wond'rous grace. Was his petition crownM! The Lord would spare, if in that place Ten righteous men were founxl. S And could a single holy soul So rich a boon obtain ? Great God, and shall a nation pray. And plead with thee in vain r 4 Still we are thine — we bear thy name | Here yet is thine abode : Long has thy presence blessM our land- Forsake us not, O God ! 452 h 453^Too local for insertion.] 454. L. i\L Davie s* Gne thrng 7ieedfuL,„'LukQ x. 42. 1 /^ WERE my heart but form'd for woe, ^^ What streams of pit^nng tears should flow. To see the thoughtless sons of men Labour, and toil, and live in vain ! 2 One thing is needful — one alone ; If this be ours, all is our own : *Tis needful now, 'twill needful be In death, and thro' eternity, 3 W^ithout it we are all undone, Tho^ we could call the world our own ; Not all the joys of time and sense Can countervait the loss immense, 2 Great God ! that powVful grace of thine>- Which rousM a soul so dead as mine, Can rouse these thoughdess sinners tooy The one thing needful to pursue. 45^ ORDINATION. 455. L. M. Doddridge. Seeking- Direction in the Choice of a Pastor** 1 OlIEPHERD of Israel, bend ihiae ear- ^ Thy servants' groans indulgent hear : Ptrplex'd, distressed, to thee we cry, And seek the guidance of thine eye. 2 Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light, To guide our doubtful footsteps right : Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain, Nor let us seek thy face in vain. 3 Return, in ways of peace return, Norlet thy flock neglected mourn: May our blest eyes a shepherd see, Dear to our souls and dear to thee ! 456, L. M. Doddridge, At the Settlement of a Minister, »„]cim, ili. 15. 1 QHEPHERD of Israel, ihou dost keep x3 With constant care thy hurrible sheep: By ihee inferior pastors rise To feed our souls, and bless our eyes. 'I To all thy churches such impart, Resembling thy own gracious heart ; Vv hose courage, watchfulness, and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active, tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear ; And, by their fair example led. The way to Zion's pastures tread! 4 Here hast thou listenM to our vows. And scatter'd blessings on thy house ; Thy saints are succor'd, and no mora As sheep with.out a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke. And bless the vhcpherd and the flock; Confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise. ORDINATION. 4ST 457. C. M. IFiillams. Praise to God for a Gospd Minister after the Decease of another, 1 "^ I ^O thy great name, O Prince of peace^ -*- Our grateful sont'S we raise : Accept, thou Sun of righteousness, The tribute of our praise. % In wiJow'd state these walls no more Their mourning weeds shall wear % Thy messenger shall joy restore, And ev'ry loss repair. J Thy providence our souls admire, With joy its windings trace ; And shout in one united choir The triumphs of thy grace. 4 Our happy union, Lord, maintain, Here let thy presence dwell ; And thousands, loos'd from satan's chaiD, Raise from the brink of hell. [5 Distressed churches pity, Lord, Their dismal breaches close, Their sons unite in sweet accord^ And troubled minds compose, 6 In all be purity maintained, Peace like a river flow ; And pia' i zeal, and love unfelgn'd^ In evV}^ bosom glow.] 458. L. M. Racford's CoL Peojile^s Prayer for their Minister, 1 T XTITH heav'nly prjw'r, O Lord, defend » ▼ Him whom we now to thee commend; His person bless, his soul secure, And make him to the end endurco 2 Gird him with alhsufficient grace j Direct his feet in paths of peace ; Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil, And help him to obey thy will. 459 ORDINATION. 3 Before him thy protection send, O love him, save him to the end : Nor let him, as thy pilgrim, rove Without the convoy of thy love. 4 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart ; In him thy mighty pow'r exert ; That thousands yet unborn may praise The wonders of redeeming grace, 45^. C. M. Doddridge. After the Charge. .„lith. xiii. 17. t T ET Zion's watchmen all awake, -^-^ And take th' alarm they give ; Now let them from the mouth of God Their solemn charge receive. 5 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands ; But what might fill an angel's heart, And fiU'd a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heav^^ly bliss forego ; For souls which must for ever live In raptures, or in woe. 4 May they, that Jesus whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see ; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. 460. 7s. Hammond, After the Charge. *:Prov. xi. 30. 1 T^ rOULD you win a soul to God ? VV Tell him of the Sav iour's. blood > Say, how Jesu's bowels move ; Tell him of redeeming love. 2 Tell him how the streams did glide From his hands, his feet, his side ; How his head with thorns was crowu'd,. And his heart in sorrow drowa'd. OUT-DOOR WORSHIP— PARDON. 461 3 Tell him how he suffer'd death — Freely yielded up his breath, Dy*d, and rose to intercede, As our advocate and head. 4 Tell him it was sov'reign grace Wrought on you to seek his face- Made you choose the better part- Brought salvation to your heart. 5 Tell him of that liberty, Wherewith Jesus makes us free ; Sweetly speak of sins forgiv'n— Earnest of the joys of heav'n. 461. L. M. B . Out-Door lVorship,„.MaYk XVI. 15. 1 "T^WAS Jesu's last and great command-— -*- " Go, preach my word in ev'ry land i " To all be my salvation shewn, " To ev'ry creature make it known. 2 "While thus employ^, expect my grace " Attending you from place to place ; " Where'er you meet, expect me there—* *' In church, or house, or open air.'' 5 Commission'd thus, we come abroad. To preach the gospel of our God : The love of God in Christ to tell ! The love that saves from sin and helL 4 Jesus, our Lord ! thy word fulfil — Thy Spirit's pow'r be with us still : May all our souls thy blessing share-^- Accept our praise, and hear our pray'r. 462. L. M. Gibbons. Forgiveness.., Luke vii. 47. 1 pORGIVENESS ! 'tis a joyful sound, •*- To rebel sinners doom*d to die : publish the bliss the world around—^ Ye seraphsj shout it from the sky I 4m PARDON. 2 'Tis the rich gift of love divine : Tis full, out-measuring ev'ry crime r Unclouded shall its glories shine, And feel no change by changing time. 3 0*er sins, unbounded as the sand, And like the mountains for their size, The seas of sov'reign grace expand : The seas of sov'reign grace arise. 4 For this stupendous love of heav'n, What grateful honors shall we show Where much transgression is forgiv'n, Love will in equal ardors glow. [5 ' CheerM by the hopes of pardoning grace, I come thy mercy, Lord, to prove ; Like weeping Mary, let me taste A pledge of thy forgiving love.'] 463. L. Tvl. Cemikk. Seeking Pa/Y/j??z.. .. Psalm xxvil. 8. t T ORD, at thy feet I pt-ostrate fall, -*— ' Opprest with fears to thee I call J Reveal thy pard'ning love to me, And set my captive spirit free. 2 Hast thou not said, " Seek ye my face ;" The invitation I embrace ; I'll seek thy face ; thy Spirit give \ O let me see thy face, and live. 3 I'll wait, perhaps my Lord may come;. If back I turn, hell is my doom ; And begging in his way, I'll lie 'Till the sweet hour he passeth by. 4 I'll seek his face with cries and tears, With secret sighs and fervent prayVs j And if not heard, I'll waiting sit, And perish at my Saviour's feet. 5 But canst thou. Lord, see all my pain^ And bid me seek thy face in vain I PARDON. 4^64- Thou wilt not, canst not me deceive, The soul that seeks thy face shall live, [6 ' Then venture, O my soul, in pray'r, For none can perish pleading here: The blood of Christ, that crimson sea, Shall wash my load of guilt away.'} 464. C. M. yones. Successful Resolve. ^^'Esthtr iv. 16. 1 /^OME, humble sinner, in whose breast ^^ A thousand thoughts revolve, Come, with your guilt and fear opprest, And make this last resolve : 2 " ril go to Jesus, tho' my sin " Hath like a mountain rose ; '* i know his courts, I'll enter in, " Whatever may oppose. 5 " Prostrate 1^11 Tie hefore his throne, " And there my guilt confess ; *■* I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone ^ Without his sov'reign grace. 4 " But should the Lord reject my plea^ " And disregard my f>ray*r ; *' Yet still, like Esther, I will stay, " And perish only there. [5 " I can but perish if I go — " I am resolv'd to try ; " For if I stay away, I know *•> I must forever die."] 6 * " But should I die with mercy sought, " When I the king have tried : *' I there should die, (delightful thought !) ** Where ne'er a sinner dy'd." ' 464. Second Part. L. M. Davks. Pardoning Gi?rt',...Micah vii. 18. 2 f^ RE AT God of wonders ! all thy ways ■^^ Are matchUs5, Godlike, and divine ; MS PARENTS. But the fair glories of thy grace More Godlike and unrivali'd shine i Who is a pard'ning God like thee i Or who hiis grace so rich and free ? 2 Crimes of such horror to forgive — Such guilty, daring worms to spare. This is thy grand prerogative. And none shall in the honor share : 3 Angels and men, resign your claim To pity, mercy, love, and grace : These glories crown Jehovah's name With an incomparable blaze : 4* In wonder lost, with trembling joy. We take the pardon of our God : Pardon for crimes of deepest dye^ A pardon seal'd with Jesu's blood : 6 O may this strange, this matchless grace— This Godlike miracle of love, Fill the wide earth with grateful praise, And all th' angelic choirs above ! 465. C. M. Green. Parents^ Prayer for their Children, 0 that Ishmaei might live before thee*,. ,Gtn. xvii. 18. 1 'T^HUS did the pious Abrah'm pray X For his beloved son : Let parents in the present day His language make their own. '2 Tho* they with God in covenant be, And have their heav'n in view ; They are unhappy till they see Their children happy too. 3 Their hearts with inward anguish bleed When all attempts prove vain ; And they pursue those paths that lead To everlasting pain. 4i They warn, indulge, correct, beseech, While tears in torrents flow ; PATIENCEe 466 And Vis beyond the pow'r of speech To tell the griefs they know. 5 'Till they can see victorious grace Their children's souls possess, The sparkling wit, the smiling face But adds to their distress. 6 See the fond father clasp his child ; Hark ! how his bowels move : **• Shale thou, my otfsprmg, be exil'd '^ From God my Father's love ? 7 ** Shall cruel spirits drag thee down " To darkness and despair j " Beneath th' Almigluy's angry frown, '*■ To dwell forever there ? 8 " Kind heav'n, the dreadful scene forbid ! *' Look dovvn, dear Lord, and bless j " I'll wrestle hard, as J icob did-r— " May I obtain success 1" 466. L. IVL Gibbons. Patience.. .,'Luke xxi. 19. 1 pATlENCE ! O 'tis a grace divine, -*- Sent from the God of pow'r and love, That leans upon its father's hand, As thro' the wilderness we move. 2 By patience we serenely bear The troubles of our mortal state, And wait contented our discharge, Nor think our glory comes too late. 3 Tho' we, in full sensation, feel The weight, the wounds, our God ordains. We smile amidst our heaviest vroes, And triumph in our sharpest pains* 4 O for this grace to aid our souls ! And arm with fortitude the breast ; 'Till life's tumult'ous voyage is o'er, We reach the shores of endless rest I Hh 46/ PENITENCE. 5 Faith into vision shall resign, Hope shall in full fruition die ; And patience in possession end Jn the bright worlds of bliss on high* 467. 7s. Hammond, Penitent seeking Christ., ^,C^nt, ii. 5. 1 /^ RACIOUS Lord, incline thine ear, ^J My requests vouchsafe to hear ; Sore distrest with guilt am I, Give me Christ, or else I die. [2 Wealth and honor I disdain ; Earthly comforts all are vain ; These can never satisfy, Give me Christ, or else I die. 3 Lord, deny me what thou wilt, Only take away my guilt ; Mourning at thy feet I lie, Give me Christ, or else I die.J 4 All unholy and unclean, I am nothing else but sin ; I to thee for mercy fly. Give me Christ, or else 1 die. ^ Thou dost freely save the lost j In thy grace alone I trust ; With my earnest suit comply. Give me Christ, or else I die. 6 O, my God, what shall I say ? Take, O take my sins away ^ Jesu*s blood to me apply. Give me Christ, or else I die, 7 Does the Father seem to frown ? I take shelter in the Son : Jesus, to thine arms I fl)', Sfive ipe, Lord, or else X dipo PENITENCE— PERSECUTION. 468 468. 8. r. Aldridge'sCoJ, Penitent suing for Pardon. .,,]oh xiii. 15. t C AVIOUR, canst thou love a traitor ? ^-^ Canst thou love a child of wrath t Can a hell-deserving creature Be the purchase of t^y death ? 2 Is thy blood so efficacious, As to make my nature clean! Is thy sacrifice so precious, As to free me from my sin ? 3 Sin on ev'ry side surrounds me j No acquittance can I hear ; Pangs of unbelief confound me, Help me, Lord, my grief to bear* 4 Here then is my resolution. At thy dearest feet to fall ; Here 1*11 meet my condemnation, Or a freedom from my thrall. [5 Now deny thy grace and mercy. If thou canst, to wretched me ; Lay aside thy love and pity, If thou canst, and let me die !] 6 If I meet with condemnation, Justly I deserve the same ; If I meet with free salvation, I will magnify thy name. 469. L. IM. Dobell Persecution profitable to Saints »*,.'^l^\.U x. 21. 1 TT'EAR not, ye little chosen flock, -L You're safe in Christ, th' eternal rock : You are the purchase of his blood, Lov'd, and redeem'd, and call'd of God. 2 Tho' earth and hell against you rage, He for your souls will still engage. To prove the work is all divine, He'll make your graces brighter shine. 470 PERSECUTION. S When devils roar, it oft does prove A time of sov'reign, special love j And sinners at thy footstool fall, To crown the Saviour Lord of all. 4 Ye chosen flock, go on to pray, Grace shall be equal to your day ; He will his glorious truths defend. And prove your everlasting friend. 470. L. M. Peacock. Stephen*^ Death,,,. Ads vi. 15, ch. vii. 56—55^. 1 T X TH AT tender pity, love and care, V V For suffering saints doth Jesus bear ; While they his glorious name confess, 'iMidst persecution and distress, ^ Tho' by th' oppressor's rod they smart, See the Kedeemer still impart His consolations all divine, With cheerful beams their faces shine. 5 Thus Stephen, the first martyr, dies, To truth a joyful sacrifice ; To vindicate the cause of God, He seals the gospel with his blood. i' Lo ! on his countenance ajipears Such radiance as nn angel woars ; Reflected rays of glory bright. Meet the spectatorT, wond'rous sight. ■ ■■ Not death, with all its dread array, His heav'n-born soul could e'er dismay ; Jesus, the saint expiring, cheers, And to his raptur'd sight appears. 6 " Behold,*' he cries, *' heav'n's gates expand ; " Exalted see, at God's right hand, "The Son of man, with glory crown'd, " And the bright seraphim around.** 7 Thus would the view of Jesu's face. Each fear disarm, each terror chase ; PERSEVERANCE— POOR. 471 Thus blest with joy, we yield our breath, Triumphing o'er the monster, death. 471. CM. Gibbons, Final J^erseverance,»,.l Peter, i. 5. 1 nPHE intercessions of our Lord JL His people's safety prove, And to the end he loves the souls Who first he deign'd to love ! 2 ** Father," he cries, in his last hours, " My brethren I commend *' To thy protection, from the snares ^* Of death and hell defend, [3 " O sanctify them by thy word, ^* Unite them all to thee ; *''Till gather*d home by death, at length *' They thy salvation see.] 4 " Father, 'tis my desire that all *' Whom thou to me hast giv'n, *• Behold my glory, and enjoy " With me an endless heav*n." 5 Thus Jesus prayM, nor shall his pray'rs Be blown away, and lost ; Christians, rejoice, your landing's sure On the celestial coast. 472. L. M. Steele. Poor in Spirit.,,,Ms^tt. v. 3. 1 'VT'E humble souls, complain no more ; -*- Let faith survey your future store i How happy, how divinely blest. The sacred words of truth attest I 2 When conscious grief laments sincere, And pours the penitential tear ; Hope points to your dejected eyes, The bright reversion in the skies. 3 In vain the sons of wealth and pride Despise vour lot,vour hones deride : Hh3 473 POWER OF GOD— PRAISE. In vain they boast their little stores; Trifles are theirs, a kingdom yours.— [4 A kingdom of immense delight, Where health, and peace, and joy unite ; Where undeclining pleasures rise, And evVy wish hath full supplies. 5 A kingdom which can ne'er decay, W^hile time sweeps earthly thrones away J , The state which pow'r and truth sustain, Unmov'd forever must remain. 6 There shall your eyes v/nh rapture view The glorious friend that dy'd for you : That dy'd to ransom, dy'd to raise, l"o crowns of joy and songs of praise.] 7 Jesus, to thee I breathe my pray'r ! Reveal, confirm my int'rest there : What'er my humble lot below. This, this my soul desires to know ! B O let me hear that voice divine, Pronounce the glorious blessing mine ; EnroUM among thy happy poor, My largest wishes ask no more. 473. L. M. Elliot. Power ofGod,...Jer. xxxii. 27.... Rom. viii. 32, 1 IS any thing too hard for God ? A Vv'hat wont he for his children do? Dear in his sight is Jesu's blood, And dear the purchase of it too. 2 Believe, and ask whatever thou wilt, Believing ask, thou shult obtain ; For, lo! Immanuel's blood was spilt, Because thou shouldst not ask in vain- 474. L. M. Bodell, Praise. 1 Y 71 7HILE here on earth I'm call'd to stay, V V Til praise my God from day to day 5 PRAYER. 47.1 Jesus hath wash'd away my sin. And made my soul complete in him. 2 When I am brought before his throne, I'll sing the wonders he hath done ; And join with all the ransom'd race,. To praise the riches ot his grace,, 3 Thro' all eternity Fll view JVIy Jesus^ and admire him too j Praise shall auune my warbling tongue, And grace, free grace be all my song. 475. L. M. Godwiii, altered. Lord's Prayer. ...'Malt. vi. 9 — 13. 1 /^UR Father, thron'd in heav'n, divine, V_>/ To thy great name be praises paid j Thy kingdom come — let splendor shine, And thy bright will be still obey'd. 2 Give us our bread from day to day, And all our wants do thou supply ; With gospel truth feed us, we pray. That we may never faint or die. S Extend thy grace, our hearts renew, Our each oitence in love forgive, Teach us divine forgiveness too, And freed from evil let us live. 4 For thine's the kingdom, and the powY^ And all the glory waits thy name ; Let ev'ry saint thy grace adore, And sound in songs their loud Ameu. 476. L. M. Bart. Pray xvithoiit ceasing....! Thes. v. 17* 1 TJHAY'R was appointed to convey jL The blessings God designs to give ; Long as they live should christians pray, For only while they pray, they live, 2 The christian's heart his pray'r indites, He speaks as prompted from wJihiu ; 477 PRAYER, The Spirit his petition writes, And Christ receives, and gives it in. [3 And wilt thou in dead silence lie, When Christ stands waiting for thy pray*r»? My soul, thou hast a friend on high ; Arise, and try thy interest there. 4 If pains afflict, or wrongs oppress— If cares distract, or fears dismay— If guilt deject — if sin distress, The remedy's before thee I — pray.] 5 'Tis pray'r supports the soul that's weak, Tho' thought be broken. ...language lame l Pray, if thou canst, or canst not speak, But pray with faiih in Jesu's name. 6 Depend on Christ — thou canst not fail i Make all thy wants and wishes known ; Fear not — his merits must prevail ; Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done* 477. L. M. Coxuper. Exhortation to Praijer* 1 "T X 7H AT various hindrances we meet V V In coming to a mercy-seat ? Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r, But wishes to be often there ? 2 Pray'r makes the darken'd cloud withdraw ; Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw- Gives exercise to faith and love — Brings ev'ry blessing from above. 3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; Pray'r makes the christian's armour bright; And satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. [4 While Moses stood with arms spead widc^ Success was found on Israel's side ; But when, thro' weariness, they fail'd^ That moment Amaiek prevail'd.] PRAYER. 478 5 Have you no words ? ah ! think again : Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all your care. 6 Were half the breath, thus vainly spent. To heav'n in supplication sent — Your cheerful songs v/ould oft'ner be, " Hear what the Lord has done for me !" 478. L. ?*I. DohelL Benef4 of public^ private, and Fa?nify Devotion»*,% 1 TN the dark nighty when much distrest^ -^ I sought my God, my Lord, my rest — Amidst the searches of my thought, I sought my Lord, but found him not. 2 Thence in the street I sought my Lord, Where oft Tve feasted on his word : But ah ! how low my soul was brought-*- I sought the Lord, but found him not. 3 ' I ask'd the watchmen of the night, Where did you see my soul's delight I*' With anxious care my Lord I sought. But ah, alas ! I found him not. 4 In my distress the Lord drew nigh, And to my soul did thus reply — " Thou never wast by me forgot, " Tho' thou didst seek, but found me not.. 5 " When in the closet, I was there ; " I was with thee in fam'Iy pray*r : " And in my house I saw thy tears, " Whilst struggling with thy doubts and fearso 6 " I hid my face to prove thy zeal, " W^hen thou didst plead, but not prevail ; " In all the paths of holiness, '* My bowels mov'd to see thy face. 7 '* All was to prove thy faith sincere,. ^ " That I to thee did not appear ^ 479 * PRAYER. *' Thy name is graven on my heart f " From thee I never will depart. 8 " I drew thy soul with cords of love— "I drew thy heart to things above ; " I still will draw thee on to heav'n— ** Thy debts are paid, thy sins forgiv'n.'* 9 If Jesus Christ is precious here, In heav'n more precious he'll appear i And still more precious he'il be found^ As endless years are roiling round. 479. C. M. Beddome, altered. Prayer for past Enjoyments. ^,,Fssi\m cxix. 32, 1 \ GAIN, indulgent Lord, return . -^^ With thy sweet, quick'ning grace, To animate my sluggish soul. And speed me in my race. 2 O may I feel, as once I felt, When pain'd and griev'd at heart j Thy kind, forgiving, melting look, Reliev'd my ev'ry smart. 3 Let graces then, in exercise^ Be exercis'd again : And, nurtur'd by Celestial pow'r^ In exercise remain. 4 Awake, my love, my faith, my hope, My fortitude and joy ; Vain world, begone, let things above My happy thoughts employ. 6 Whilst thee, my Saviour, and my Godj I would forever own ; Drive each rebellious, rival lust, Each traitor from the throne. 6 Instruct my mind, my will subdue. To heav'n my passions raise ; And let my life- forever be Devoted te thy praise- GRAYER. ^0 480. C. M. Haweis, Remember we'....Neh. xiii. ol. % /^ THOU, from whom all goodness flows, V-y I lift my heart to thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 Whene'er on my poor, burden'd heart My sins lie heavily, My pardon speak, new peace impart^ In love remember me. 3 Temptations sore obstruct my way, To shake my faith in thee ; O give me strength, Lord, as my day, For good remember me. 4i When in desertion's dismal night, Thy face I cannot see. Then, Lord, arise, with glorious light, And still remember me. 5 If on my face for thy dear name, Shame and reproaches be, All hail, reproach, and welcome, shanaCj If thou remember me. 6 The hour is near, consign'd to death* I own my just decree ; Saviour, with my last, parting breath, I'll cry, " remember me." [7 * When heaven's celestial gates giye way, My soul shall fly to thee, To tell, in realms of endless day. Thou hast remembered me.'] 481. C. M. Medley, My God xvUl hear ;?2e....Mic. vii. 7. I ''1 O thee, O Lord, my heavenly King^ -*• Now will my soul draw near ; Thankful of this sweet truth to sing, That thou, n^y God, wilt hear. 482 PRAYER. % Tho' I am poor and needy toe, And scarce know what to say ; And tho' my woids are fi\lnt and few^ My God will hear me pray. 3 Thro' Christ, I come, and mercy claim, Who lives to intercede ; For in his dear, adored name, My God will hear me plead. 4 Tho' oft with sins, and doubts, and fears, My soul is much cast down; And tho* o'erwhelmM with sighs and 'tears, My God will hear me groan. 5 Then whilst my life and breath remain, I'll humbly persevf^re; And when to glory 1 attain, My God will hear me there, 482. C. M. Nezvto?2* Praijtr, t A PPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat, ■^^ Where Jesu^ answers piay'r; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 483. S. M. Newtou, importunate Prayer prevalent with God,,** Luke xviii. 1 — 7. t 'TPHE Lord, who truly knows JL The heart of ev'ry saint, Invites us by his holy word, To pray and never faint. S He bows his gracious ear ; We never plead in vain ; Yet we must wait till he appear. And pray, and pray again. 3 Tho' unbelief suggest, Why should we longer wait? He bids us never give him rest. But be Importunate. PRAYER. 484. 'Twas thus a vridow poor. Without support or friend, Beset the unjust judge's dcor^ And gain'd. at last her end. And shall not Jesus hear His chosen, when they cry ? Yes, tho* he may awhile forbear, He'il not their suit dtxiy. Then let us earnest be, And never faint in pray V ; He loves our importunity, And makes our cause his care. 48-i. 148th. Ntvclcn. Hamialis Prayer..,,! Sam. i. IS. WHEN Hannah, prest with grief, Pour'd forth her soul in pray*r, She quickly found relief^ And left her burden there : Like her, in ev^y trying case, jMay we approach a throne of grace. When she began to pray. Her l"ieart was pain'd and sad ; But ere she went away, Was comforted and glad : In trouble, what a resting place Have they, who know the throne of grace ! Tho' men and devils rage, And threaten to devour ; The saints, from age to age, Are safe from all their pow'r. Fresh strength they gain to run their race. By waiting at the throne of grace, li Numbers before have try'd. And found the promise true j Nor has one been deny'd ; Then why should I or you I li 485 PRAYER— PREPARATION. Let us, by faith, their footsteps trac^, And hasten to the throne of grace ! 485. 8. 7. Newtcju Ruler'^s Daughter ,,.,'M^rk v. 39 — ^42. I /^OUI^iD ihe creatures help or ease us, ^^^ Seldom should we think of pra} 'r ; Few, if any, come to Jesus, 'Till reduced to self-despair. vl J-ong we either slight or doubt him, But when all the means we try Prove we cannot do without him. Then at last to him we cry. • Thus the Ruler, when his daughter SufferM much tho' Christ was nigh. Still deferr'd it, till he thought her At the very point to die. 4 Fear not then, distrest believer — . Venture on his mighty name ^ lie is able to deliver. And his love is still ttie same, 5 Can his pity or his power Sufier thee to pray in vain ? Wait but his appointed hour. And thy suit thou shalt obtain. 486. S. M. iLlliot £s? Harnson. j-ycj^are to meet thy God.., Amos iv. l2...Matt. sxiv. 44- 1 PREPARE me, O my God, -*- To stand before thy face : Thy spirit must the work perform. For it is all of grace. {2 I can't prepare my heart, Eternal life to gain j 'Tis thou must ail the strength impart. Or all I do is vain. ,^ I can't one sin Jitone — I swell with pnde no mere j PRODIGAL. 487 All the best duties I have done, I've reason to deplore.] 4 In Christ's obedience clothe, Ar.'i wash me in his blood ; So shall I lift my head with jjy Among the sons of God. 5 Do thou my sins subdue-— Thy sovVeign love make known i The spirit of my mind renew^ And save me in -thy Son. G Let me attest thy pow'r — Let me thy goodness prove, 'Till my full soul can hold no more Of everlasting love. 487. L. IM. Gibb:.n.% Prcdig^aL.„LukQ XV. 11 — 32,- 1 QJEE how the disobedient son O His father and his house forsakes. And, bent on luxury and lust, To foreign lands his journey takes. 2 His substance spent... .his health decay 'J, Without a friend to help his woe : In hope, in fear, he now resolves- Back to his iiither's house to go ? J Far oiF the father spies his son — His bowels with compassion move; He runs and clasps him round his neck, And welcomes with a kiss of love. 4 ^' Father, I own," the suppliarit said, *' My sins against both heav'n and thee ; *' Unworthy to be call'd thy son, " Now like a servant deal with me.'* 5 '' Bring the best robe and clothe my son," The father graciously commands ; " Provide with shoes his tottVing f:iet— *' With rings of beauty deck hh hands ; 488 PRODIGAL— PKOxMISES. 6 " A feast....a sumptuous feast prepare — - *^ Pleasure thro* all my house shall reign ; '' My son was lost, hut now is found— '•'- yiy son v;as dead, now lives again.'* 483. C. M. Ke?it. Prod}(^al*s Retwn. ,.,L.i\ke xv. 20 — 30. 1 "IX 7 HEN to his fiuher's fond embrace V V The Prodigal return'd, The tears bedew'd his as^ed face j With love his bosom bura'd. 2 He kis^'d him with a father's love, Iho' he such crimes had dene ; ReprovM the sin that made him rove, Yet own'd him for his son. 0 For him. the fatted calf they slew, The father's grace to prove : While on the rebel's hand we view . The tokens of his love.. 4 Wiih n bright robe my son array^ For 'tis my royal will ; r^Iake no excuse — without delay, For he's a fav'rite still. •5 liir, shame, his folly, and his sin, The father saw no more ; Kis thoughts, his ways, his acts UDcleaii^. This garment cover'd o'er. <3 Thus shall Jehovah's sov'reign grace, Thro' Jesu's blood alone. Bring all th' apostaite, ransom'd race, Vv^ith weeping, to his throne. 489. L. IM. Faxvcett. Promises. ,.,X)q\\\.* xxxiii. 25. 1 A FFLICTED soul, to Christ draw near,- -i^ The Saviour's gracious promise hear : JFis faithful word declares to thee, Th.at as tliy davs th;/ strength shall be. PROMISES. 490 2- Let not thy heart despond, and say, " How shall I stand the trying day r'* He hr^ engag'd, by firna degree, That as thy days thy strength shall be. 3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong, And if the conflict should be long, Thy Lord wiU make the tempter flee -, For as thy days thy strength shall be. 4 Should persecution rage and flame. Still trust in thy Redeemer's name : In fiVy trials thou shalt see, That as thy days thy strength shall be. 5 When cali*d to bear the weighty cross. Or sore afRiction, pain, or loss — Or deep distress or poverty. Still as thy days thy strength shall be. 6 When ghastly death appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue ; He comts to set thy spirit free. And as thy dnys thy strength shall be. 490. S. M. Sallsburij Col. The Promise is unto you and to your Children^ ^c. Acts ii. 39. 1 TJIOW great thy mercies, Lortl^ A X How plenteous is thy grace ; Which in the covenant of thy love, Includes each rising race. 2 Thy promise how divine. To Abrah'm and his seed, Fll be a God to thee and thine, Supplying all their need. 3 Our offspring, still thy care, Shall own their father's God, To latest time thy blessing share, And sound thy praise abroadi>' liJ3 491 PROMISES^, [4- Thy love we will adore, ^ And sing thy matchless grace ; Thy covenant is firm and sure, To all thy chosen race.] 491. lis. K . Prcaious Promises ,„,ls'Ardh. xli. 10... .2 Pete»* i. 4. i T Tow firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, -*-■*- Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say, than to you he hath said ? You, v»ho unto Jesus for refuge have fled. :2 In ev'ry condition, in sickness, in health. In poverty's vale, or ahounding in wealth ; At home and abroad, on the land, on the sea, As thy days may deniand, so thy succour shall b^, ■•> " Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismay'd, '' J, I am tliy God, and will stiil give thee aid ; '* I'll strengthen thee, help thee, & cause thee to stand^ ** Upheld by my righteous, omnipolent hand. A- "When thro' the deep waters I cause thee to go, '^The rivers of sorrov/ shall not thee o'erflow ;, " For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, •• And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. :< " When thro' fi'ry trials thy path-way shall lie, '^ My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee— I only design ^^ihy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 0) " E'en down to old age, all my people shall prove '* My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable lovej * And wh(;n hoary hairs shall their temples adorn^ • I/ike lambs tliey sliall still in my bosom be borne. 7 " The sold that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose, ■ I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes ; ' That soul, tho* all hell should endeavor to shake^ ' I'll never, r/j never, no never forsake." PROPHET— PROVIDENCE. 492 492. E. M, Davks, Ghrc^t a Prophet^ Priest, and King\.„l Peter ii. 7. 1 TESUS, ho\y precious is chy name ! J The great Jehovah's Darling, thou ! O let me cat^h th' imiviortal ilanie, With whkh angtiic bosoms glow ! Thee above all this heart vvculd love^ And imitate the blest above! 2 My prophet thou, my heav'nly guide. Thy sweet instructions I will hear ; The words that from thy lips proceed, O how divinely sweet they are ! 3 My great High-Priest, whose precious blood Did once atone upon the cross ; Who now dost intercede with God, And plead the friendless sinner's causg* 4 My King supreme, to thee I bow, A willing subject at thy i^ti : All other Lords I disavow. And to thy government submit* , 5 Transcendent Prince ! forever dear. Dearer than thousand worlds to me. Shall bold, presumptuous rivals dare Pretend to share my love with thee ? 493. i. M. Fazucett, PJ.ijahfed by Ravens. .*A Kings xvii. 6. 1 XX /'HEN God's own people stand in need, V Y His goodness will provide supplies r T'hus v/hen Elijah faints for bread, A raven to his succor flies. 2 At God's command, v/ith speedy v.ir.gSj The hungry bird resigns its prey; And to the rev Vend prophet brings The needful portion day by day. ;3 This method may be counted strange ^ But happy was Elijah*s !ot ; 494 PROVIDENCJb. For nature's course shall sooner change^ Than God's dear cliildren be Ibrgot.] 4 This wonder oft has been renew'd, And saints by sweet experience find Their evils ovcr-rulM for good — Their foes to friendly deeds inclin*d. H Who can distrust that mighty hand, Which rules with universal sway ; Which nature's laws can countermandy Or feed us by a bird of prey I 494. L. M. Holloxvays Col Dark Pravlde7ice., „Eph, i. 11. 1 np'HY ways, O Lord, with wise design, X Are frani'd upon thy throne above. And ev'ry dark and bending line, Meets in the centre of thy love* 2 With feeble light, and half obscure, Poor mortals thy arrangements view : Not knowing that the least are sure, And the mysterious just and true. 3 Thy flock, thy own peculiar care, Tho* now they seem to roam uney*d. Are led^ or driven only where They best and safest may abide. 4 They neither know, nor trace the way, • But, trusting to thy piercing eye, None of their feet to ruin stray. Nor shall the weakest fail or die. 5 Our favor'd souls shall meekly learn To lay their reason at thy throne : Too weak thy secrets to discern, We*ll trust thee for our guide alone. 495. C. M. Fazccett. Dark Providt'?ict'.,,A Cor. xiii. 9, 12. 1 nPHY way, O God, is in the sea } X Thy paths I cannot traci ; PROVIDENCE, 49o Xor comprehend the mystery Of thy unbounded grac^. 2 Here jihe dark veils of iiesh and sense, My captive soul surround ; r»IysteriQas deeps of providence My v/and'ring thoughts confound. [3 ' But who those depths can e'er unfold, Or those dark mazes shew ? Too long the chain, the link too fme^ For mortal eyes to viev/ ;'] 4 As thro' a glass, I dimly see The wonders of thy love ; How little do I know of tFiee, Or of the joys above ? 5 *Tis but in part I know thy will 4 I bless thee for the sight ; When v/ill thy love the rest reveaf, In glory's clearer light ? 6 With raptures shall I then survey Thy providence and grace ; And spend an everlasting day In wonder, love, and praise. 495. C. M. Ccxvper. BTijsteyics cf Prcvidence..,. John xlii. T* 1 f^ OD moves in a mysterious way, ^J His wonders to perform ^ He plants his footsteps in the sea, A.nd rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright desigut^ And works his sov'reign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ^ The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break lii blessings on your head. 497 PROVIDENCE. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev'ry hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste. But sweet will be the flovv*r. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vainj God is his own interperter, And he will make it plain* » ■* 49r. C. M. Addisan. Providence*.*>Vs?L\m ciii. 1 — 5. i X'^/HEN all thy mercies, O my God, W My rising soul surveys : Transported with the view, l*m lost In wonder, love, and praise, 2 Thy providence my life sustained And all my wants redress'd : When in the silent womb I lay,- And hung upon the breast. 3 To all my weak complaints and cries, Thy mercy lent an ear. Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learnt To form themselves in pray'r. 4 When in the slipp'ry paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm unseen convey *d me safe, And led me up to ma:i. 5 Ten thousand thousand precious g'lftf^ My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart. That tastes those gifts with jo; 3 Thro* ev'ry period of my life. Thy goodness I'll adore ; PROVIDE NXE. 498 , And after death, in distant worlds, Thy mercy still explore. 7 Thro' all eternity to thee A jo3fu! song I'll raise ; But O, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. 498. S. M. Gibbons, ' National Evils the Punishment of Gorl„„Amo^ iii, ^^ 1 nPHERE'S not an evil flies, 4- And pours its woes abroad, Thro* courvtry, kingdom, city, town, Put what is sent of God ! y3 Should plagues, should fevers shoot Swift poison thro' my veins, They take their orders from the skies, With all their burning pain§. 3 Lord, at thy feet I bow. And own thy righteous rod, And beg that ev'ry stroke I feel May bring me near to God I 4 O may thy providence Promote the life divine, And brighter through the midnight shade May all my graces shine I 499. S. M. Morton's CoL Resignation to Providence. ,.Aoh xxxviii. 4!r. 1 A/T^ Godi knows what I want; «^^-*- He sees my helplessness, And always readier is to grant, Than I to ask his grace. -2 My fearful heart he reads — Secures my soul from harms ; And underneath his mercy spreads Its everlasting arms. [3 The fictious pow'rs of chance And fortune, I defy j 500 PROVIDENCE= ]My life's minutest circumstance ♦ Is subject to his eye.] 4 He hears the ravens call, Nor will his children grieve ; Nor can a worthless sparrow fall, Without my Father's leave* 5 O may I doubt no more, But in his pleasure rest : Built on his love, his truth, and povv'r^ My soul is truly blest. 6 T' accomplish his design, All dark events agree ; And ev*ry attribute divine Is now at woi'k for me. 500. 104tb. Nexvton. The Lord will see^ or provide.. »»G EFORE Jehovah's awful throne, -*^ Ye nations, bow with sacred joy : ' Kk :i03 PUBLIC WORSHIP. Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create, and he destroy. 2 His sovereign pow'r without our aid, Made us of clay, and form'd us men, And when like wand'ring sheep we stray'd^ He brought us to his fold again. [3 We are his people, we his care, Our souls and all cur mortal fame : What lasting honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name ?] 4 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs. High as the heav'ns our voices raise ; And earthy with her ten thousand tonguesj Shall fill ihy courts with sounding praise, 5 V/ide 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, 503. L. M. Steele. I)elight in God's j&'o/Y^f.... Psalm xxvii. HE Lord, my Saviour, is my light ; What terrors can my soul affright l While God, my strength, my life is near. What potent arms shall make me fear t 2 Should numerous foes besiege me round, My steadfast heart no fear shall wound : Tho' war should rise in dread array, God is my strength, my hope, my stay, [3 This only gift my heart desires, For this my ardent wish aspires ; This will I seek with restless care, 'Till God attend my humble pray'r. 4f In his own house to spend roy days. My life devoted to his praise : There would my soul his benuties trace, And leain the wonders of his g.-ace.j PUBLIC WORSHIP. 504 b Should ev'ry earthly friend depart, And nature leave a parent's heart; IVIy God, on whom my hopes depend, V/ill be my father and my friend. 6 Ye humble souls, in ev*ry strait, On God with sacred courage wait ; His hands shall life and strength afFordj Ye trembling saints, wait on the Lord% 504. L. M. Newton. Casting the Gospcl'N'et„*,L,\.AQ v. 5.... John xxi. G. 1 ^^JOW while the gospel-net is cast, •*^^ Do thou, O Lord, the effort own : From num'rous disappointments past, Teach us to hope in thee alone. 2 May this be a much favor'd hour, To souls in satan's bondage led : 0 clothe thy word with sov'reign pow'r. To break the rocks, and raise the dead ! 3 To mourners speak a cheering word, On seeking souls vouchsafe to shine ; Let poor backsliders be restor'd, And all thy saints in praises join. [4 O hear our prayV, and give us hope, That when thy voice shall call us home, Thou still Vv-ilt raise a people up 'To love and praise thee in our room.] 50^. L. M. Fellows. Delight in Public Worship* 1 'T^HE food on which thy children live, jL Great God, is thine alone to give : And v/e, for grace receivM, would raise A sacred song oflove and praise. 2 How vast, how full, how rich, how free. Dear Jesus, thy rich treasures be : To the full fountain of our joys. We gladly come for fresh supplies. ?C6 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 0 For this we wait upon thee, Lord, For this we listen to thy word : Descend like gentle show'rs of rain, Nor kt our souls attend in vain. .506. C. M. Ncedham^ altered, S'lort Dci'Ot-ions the Rcolval cf RcUi^lon***, Matt. vi. r, 8. 1 T ORD, in thy courts we now appear, -^ And bow before thy throne : Before our lips begin to move, Our wants to thee are known. 2 Thou know'st the language of the heart, The meaning of a sigh j Dear Father, hear our humble pray'r, And bring thy blessings nigh. 3 Few be our words and short our pray'rs While we together meet; Short duties keep religion up, And make devotion sweet. 507. C. M. Hosk'ms. Prayer for the Spirifs Irifluence, 1 TN thy great name, O Lord, we come, -a- To worship at thy feet; O pour thy Holy Spirit down On all that now shall meet. :Z We come to hear Jehovah speak, To hear the Saviour's voice : Thy face and favor, Lord, we seek, Now make our hearts rejoice. 3 Teach us to pray, and praise, and liear, And understand thy word ; To feel thy blissful presence near. And trust our living Lord. 4 Here let thy powV and grace be felt i Thy love and mercy known ; PUBLIC VvORSHIP. 508 Our icy hearts, dear Jesus, melt, And break this flinty stone. S Let sinners, Lord, thy goodness prove. And saints rejoice in thee ; Let rebels be sabdu'd by love, And to the Saviour flee, [6 This house with grace and glory fill, This congregation bless ; Thy great salvation now reveal ; Thy glorious righteousness.] 508. C. M. Radford's CoL Before Sermon. », A Cor. iii. 6, 7". 1 TN vain Apollo's pleasing tongue, A And Paul's with strains profound, Diffuse among the listening throng, The gospel's glad'ning sound. 2 Jesus, the work is wholly thine. To form the heart anew ; Now let thy sov'reign grace divine Each stubborn soul subdue. 509. ^s. Hoskins. Before Sermoji,.».RQV. ii. 29. 1 r^ RACIOUS Father, gracious Lord, ^-^ Give us ears to hear thy word, Give us hearts to love and fear, Give us now to find thee near. 2 Let us know and praise thee more ; Let us live on mercy's store ; Let us sing our Saviour's love, 'Till we join the saints above. 3 Then we'll praise thee and adore, On the happy blissful shore : Praise, with all the heav'nly host^ Father, Son, and Holy Ghost* Kk2 510 PUBLIC WORSHIP. # 510. 7s» Hammond, Humble Request,,..]i:T, xxix. 13, 1 T ORD, we come btt'oie thee now, ■^-^ At thy feet we humbly bow ; O do not our suit disdain ; Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain J Z In thine own appointed way, Nou' we seek thee, here we stay; Lord, we cannot let thee go, ^Tiii a blessing thou bestow. J Send some message Irom thy word, That may joy and peace afford ; Let thy spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart. [4- Comfort those who weep and mourn^ Let the time of joy return; 'Iliose who are cast down, lift up ; Mahe them strong in faith and hope.] ;l Grant that all may set^k and find Thee a God supremely kind; Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in thee. x.ns 511. 148th. Beck* s Col. k the House cf God and the Gate of Heaven,, ., Gen. xxviii. 17>...Matt. xviii. 20. WHAT dreadful spot is this, And yet what pleasing place, Sure here Jehovah is In maj^esty and grace ; Here let our souls devoutly wait — 'Tis God's ov/n house, 'tis heaven's gat£v^ 'Tis here the saints abide. On richest dainties fed ; A-r.d Christ doth here reside, Tht-ir Master and their Head ; His life and love he here conveys, And owns.;heir pray 'fs, and hears their praise* PUBLIC WORSHIP. S12 PART SECOND. J Wherever two or three, Are met in Jesu's name, God in the midst will be, Nor let them meet in vain ; In stately courts, or open air, They still shall und him present there* 4 When in the open iield, As Jacob sleeping laid, The Lord to him reveai'd His presence and his aid : Thro' Christ, the way, the angels trod^ From God to men, and men to God, ^ The Lord is never bound To any time or place ; Bat always may be found Among bis chosen race ; Then tread his courts with horly fear^ ^ For God himself is present here. 512. 8. 7. 4. jay's Col. Sozver and the Seeci.,.,M2itt, xiii. 3 — 23. 1 /^OME, thou soul-transforming Spirit^ ^-^ Bless the sower and the seed : Let each heart thy grace inherit ; Raise the weak— the hungry feed; From the gospel Now supply thy people^s need, 2 O may all enjoy thy blessing ^ Which thy word's designed to give!! Let us ail thy love possessing. Joyfully the truth receive : And forever To thy praise and glory Kve» 513. 8. 7. Ifart. Before Sermon, I T> LESSED Lord, be thou our teacher^ •A-' Helper, counsellor, and guide i 514 PUBLIC WORSHIP. Speak the promise thro' the preacher, And the hearing ear provide. 2 May each state, howe'er distressing, Yield us profit in the end — EvVy ordinance a blessing, Ev'ry providence a friend. AFTER SER3I0N. 514. C. M. Gibbons, Felix trembIing'*t:Acts xxiv. 24, 25. 1 OEE Felix, cloth'd with pomp and powV, ^ See his resplendent bride, Attend to hear a prisoner preach The Saviour crucifyM. 2 He v^rell described who Jesus was, His glories and his love ; How he obey'd, and bled below, And reigns and pleads above. [3 On righteousness and temperance, The preacher reason'd well ; And full conviction, sov 'reign force, Sunk terror in his soul. 4 To strengthen the great truths he spoke^ He set the world to come Full in their view, and boldly told, The sinner's dreadful doom.} 5 Felix sprang up, and trembling cry'd, " Go for this time away: " ni hear thee on these points again " On some convenient day." 6 Attention to the words of life, Tho' Felix thus adjourn : Lord, let me make those solemn truths My first and last concern. PtfBLIC WORSHIP. 515 515. C. M. Needhcm. After 6'frw£7?2....Matt. xiii. 3 — 23. i ]Vf 0^^7 Lord, the heav'nl^' seed is sown, i"^ Be it thy servant's care, Thy heav'nly blessing to bring down By humble, fervent prayV. 2 la vain we plant v. ithout thine aid, And water too in vain: Lord of the harvest, God of grace, Send down thy heav'nly rain. 3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine ; Thou, Lord, hast giv'n the rich increase^ And be the glory thine. 516. C. M. Gibbons. Christiaris Duties and Privileges.,,.] wdc 20, 21. 1 T X THILE sinners, who presume to bsai' V V The Christian's sacred name, Throw up the reigns to ev'ry lust, Aad glory in their shame ; 2 ]May ye, redeemed heirs of grace, Detest their impious ways ; And on the basis of your faith. An heav'nly temple raise ; 3 Upon the Spirit's promised aid Depend from day to day ; And while he breathes his quick*ning gate. Adore, and praise, and pray. 517. 8. 7. 4. Allen's Col After Sermon* 1 C INNERS, will you scorn the message^ ^ Sent in mercy from above ? EvVy sentence, O how tender! ' Ev'ry line is full of love ! Listen to it, Ev'ry line is full of love. sn PUBLIC WORSHIF. 2 Hear the heralds of the gospel, News from Zion's King proclaim, To each rebel-sinner — '* Pardon, '^ Free forgiveness in his name :" How important ! Free forgiveness in his name ! S Tempted souls, they bring you succour- Fearful hearts, they quell your fears, And with news of consolation, Chase away the falling tears: Tender heralds, Chase away the falling tears. 4 False professors, grov'ling worldling*, Callous hearers of the word ! While the messengers address you, Take the warnings they afford ; We entreat you, Take the warnings they afford. 5 Who hath oar report believ'd ? Who received the joyful word? Who embrac'd the news of pardon, Offer *d to you by the Lord ? Can you slight it, OfferM to you by the Lord ? 6 O, ye angels, hov'ring round us, Waiting spirits, speed your way,. Hasten to the court of heaven, Tidings bear without delay : Rebel sinners Glad the message will obey. 518. 148th. Navton. Minister's ComplainU„*G2\,\w, !♦>. 1 T XTHAT contradictions meet, V V In ministers* employ ! It is a bitter sweet — A sorrow full of joy ; RACE. t>i9 N.o other post affords a place For equal honor or disgrace ! Who can describe the paia Which faithful preachers fee!, Constrain'd to preach in vain, To hearts as hard as steel ? Or who can tell the pleasures felt, ^Vhcn stubborn hearts begin to melt ? The Saviour's dying love, The soul's amazing worth, 'J'heir utmost efforts move. And draw their bowels forth : They pray and strive. ..their rest departs^ 'Till Christ be form'd in sinners' hearts. If some small hope appear. They still are not content ; But with a jealous fear, They watch for the event : Too oft they find their hopes deceiv'd; Then how their inmost souls are eriev'd ? o But when their pains succeed, And from the tender blade. The r:p'ning ears proceed, Their toils are overpaid : No harvest-joy can equal theirs. To find the Iruii of all their carea» PAUSE. On what has now been sown. Thy bk'ssing, Lord, bestow 5 The pow'r is thine alone, To make it spring and grcv/ : Do thou the gracious harvest raise, And thou alone shalt have the praise. 519. CM. Doddridge. Race,* A Cor. ix. 24. AVv^'AKE, my r.ou1, stretch tvtry nerve^ And press with vigor on : ^20 REASON— REDEiMPTIOiS;. A heav'nly prize demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. ^ A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the Gteps already trod, And onward urge thy wa}-. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice. Which calls thee from on high : 'I'is his own hand presents the prijEe To thine aspiring eye. 4 Blest Saviour, introduc'd by thee, Have I my race begun : And crown*d with victory, at thy feet I'll lay my honors down, 520. L. M. Vol^elL ^s reason /^ depraved by Sin^ it cafi ?icver knovj Qcd aright till reiiezved by divine Grace, % /'^ AN reason comprehend a God? V^ Or learn the need of Jesu's blood ? Or can it tell the reason why That thousand infants daily die ? 2 If reason then must he our guide, Can it unfold the ebbing tide ? Or tell us how the plants produce. From the same earth their various juice : 3 Where reason fails, may I adore God's boundless wisdom more and more j Since nature round his powV reveals, An 1 TT is the Lord, enthroned in light, A Whose claims are all divine, Who has an undisputed right, To govern me and mine. 2 It is the Lord, who gives me all — > My wealth, my friends, my ease \ And of his bounties may recall Whatever part he please. 3 It is the Lord— should I distrust, Or contradict his will? Who cannot do but what is just^ And must be righteous stilU 4 It is the Lord, who can sustain Beneath the heaviest load, From whom assistance I obtain, To tread the thorny road. 5' It is the Lord, whose matchless skxIL Can from a-fflictions raise S2^ RESURRECTION'. Matter, eternity to fill With ever growing praise. 6 It is the Lord, my cov'nant God, Thrice blessed be his name. Whose gracious proajise, seai'd with blood. Must ever be the same. 7 His cov'nant will my soul defend, Should nature's self expire ; And the great Judge of all descend In awful flames of fire. 8 And can my soul, with hopes like th^se, Be sullen or repine? No — let the Lord take v/hat he please j To him I all resign ! 533. 8. r. Lee» Kesurrectioii of the Body.,..X Thes. iv. 16, 17. 1 OEE the Captain of salvation, O Leads his armies up the sky: Rise above the conflagration, Leave the world to burn and die. 2 Lo ! I see the fair immortals Enter to the blissful seats ; Glory opens wide her portals. And the Saviour's train admits. 3 All the chosen of the Father, All for whom the Lamb was slain, All the church appear together, Wash'd from ev'ry sinful stain^. f4 There is found no vacant station, Nor a single throne unfiU'd ; All enjoy the same salvation. Whom he lov'd, and bought, and seal'd.] 5 His dear smiles the place enlighten. More than thousand suns could do j All around his presence brighten, Changeless, yet forever new. RIGHTEOUS. 555 u> Countless millions, sons of heaven, Praise ihe Triune Deity : Hymns of worship and thanksgiving Echo thrx)' imnrieiiGity. 7 Blessed state ! beyond conception ! Who its vast delights can ttlH May it be my blissful portion, With my Saviour there to dwell ! 536. S. M. Keiit, It shall be -well ivitk the RighteGus„„ls7i, ili. 10» 1 T XT" HAT cheering words are these l \y Their sweetness who can tell t In time and to eternity, 'Tis with the righteous well, 2 In ev'ry state secure, Kept by Jehovah's eye, 'Tis well with them while life endures. And well when call'd to die. 3 'Tis well when joys arise, 'Tis well when sorrows flow ; 'Tis v/ell when darkness veils the skies, And strong temptations blow. [4 'Tis well when on the mount They feast on dying love ; And 'tis as v/ell in God's account. When they the furnace prove..] 5 'Tis well when at his throne, They wrestle, weep, and pray, 'Tis well when at his feet they groan, Yet bring their wants away. 6 'Tis well v/hen Jesus calls, From earth and sin, arise. Join with the host of virgin souls. Made to salvation wise. RISING TO GGD— ROAD. 52,7. L. M. Gibbons R 1 Rising to Gi?fl^....Eccl. xii. 7. NOW let oar souls, on wings sublime^ Rise from the vanities of time ; Draw back the parting veil, and see The glories of eternity. 2 Born by a new celestial birth. Why should we grovel here on earth ? Why grasp at transitory toys, So near to heav'n's eternal joys? 3 Should aught beguile us on the road. When we are walking back to God ? For strangers into life we come, And dying, is but going home. Af W^elcome, sweet hour of full discharge, That sets our longing souls at large ; Unbinds our chains, breaks up our cell, And gives us with our God to dwell. 5 To dwell with God, to feel his love, Is the full heaven cnjoy'd above : And the sweet expectation now, Is the young dawn of heav*n below. 538. C. M. GiUons, inquiring the road to Zion„..Vs:i\m Ixxxiv. f.. 1 TF I have. Lord, ne'er yet begun -»- To tread the heav'nly road, O teach my wand'ring feet the way To Z ion's blest abode ! 2 Or, if I'm traveling in the path, Assist me with thy strength. And let me swift advances make, And reach thine heav'n at length.* 3 My care, my hope, my first request, Are all compris'd in this. To follow where thy saints have led. And then partake their blisso ROAD— SABBATH. 5S9 J39. C, M. DobelL Road to Heaven aiid Hell.,,, M?ilt, vil. 13, 14. 1 QINNE »3 Whic ERS, behold that downward road, ich leads to endless v»'oe ;• What maltitudes of thoughtless souls Down to perdition go ! 2 But yonder see that narrow way, Which leads to endless bliss ; There see a happy, chosen few, Redeemed by so v 'reign grace. 3 They from destruction's city came, To Zion upward tend : The bible is their precious map, And God himself their friend. 4 Lord, I would now a pilgrinn be— • Guide thou my feet aright ; I would not, for ten thousand worlds, Be banish'd from thy sight. 5 'Tis happiness to see thy face ; I long to dwell above ; To feast on thy unbounded stores, And sing, and praise, and love. 540. L. M. Dobell. Sabbath Morning. 1 /^OME, dearest Lord, and bless thio day, ^-^ Come bear our thoughts from earth away: Now let our noblest passions rise With ardor to their native skies. 2 Come, holy Spirit, all divine. With rays of light upon us shi^e ; And let our waiting souls be blest On this sweet day of sacred rest. 3 Then when oor sabbaths here are o'er, And we arrive on Canaan's shore, With all the ransom'd we shall spend A sabbath which shall never end. M m 541 SABBATH. 541. C. ]M. L\' Courqr, CoJ. KSabhcith Mcnivig\ 1 /^0?»IE, let us join in swoet accord ^-^ In h3Tniis around the tbiont; ; This is the day our rising Lord Plaih made and caird his own. 2 This is the day v/hich God hath blest, The brightest of the sev'n ; Type of that everlasting rest, The saints enjoy in heav'n. ^ 542. C. M. De Coiircys CcL alierecL Sabbath Morning', 1 ^ I ^HE Lord of snbbaths let us praise^ -*• In concert with the blest; And in most sweet, harmonious hiysj^ Employ this day oT rest. 2 O may we still remember thee, And more in knowledge grow; And may w^e more of glory see, While waiting here below. 3 On this sweet day a brij^hter scene Of glory was displayed, By God ih' eternal Word, than when This universe was made. 4 He rises, who our souls hath bought With blood, and grief, and pain ; 'Twr.s great to speak the world from nought' '1 was greater to redetm. 543. C. M. Bcrrldgc. ^'fMiuli^Alornln^,...V^:i\v[i cxviii. 24. 1 f^\^ this sweet morn my Lord arose, *-^ Triumphant o'er the grave ! i (e dies to vanquish all m)' foes, Aud lives t;gain to save. ['2 I bless the Lord, and hail the morn, It is my I^ord's ov/n day j And i-aihial souls will surely scorn To d'Jzcthe hours away*] - 2 This h the day for holy re'st, Yet clouds will gather soon. Except my Lord become my guest, And put my harp in tune. 4t No heav'nly fire my h.eart can raise Without the Sr/irit's aid ; His breath must kindle pra) V and praise, Or I am cold and dead. 5 On all the flocks thy Spirit pour, And saving health convey ; A sweet, refreshing sunday shov/'r Will make *em sing and pray, 6 Direct thy shepherds how to feed The flocks of thy own choice ; Give savor to the heav'niy bread, And bid the folds rejoice. 544. C. M. Mason, altered. Sabbath Morning: [1 ^OME, dearest Lord, and fttd thy sheep, ^^ On this sweet day of rest ; O bless this flock, and make this fold Enjoy an heav'niy rest.] 2 Welcome, and precious to my soul Are these sweet days of love ; But what a sabbath shall I keep, When I shall rest above I 3 I come, I wait, I hear, I pray, Thy footsteps, Lord, 1 trace^ Here, in thine own appointed way, I wait to see thy face. 4 These are the sweet and precious days On which my Lord I've seen ; And oft, v/hen feasting on his word, In raptures I have been. S4S SABBATH. 5 O if my soul, when deatli appears, In this sweet frame be found : I'd clasp my Saviour in mine arms, And leave this earthly ground. G I long for that delightful hour, When from this clay undrestj I shall be clothM in robes divine, And made forever blest. 545. C. M. DobelL Sabbath A^cr;?//?^... . Psalm xvi. 11. 1 r~\ HAPPY s,ouls, who dwell above, \J In God's immediate sight ; They glow with everlasting iove^ And shine divinely bright. 2 O what a sabbath they enjoy. Now freed from ev'ry sin ; Vv'hile Jesu's love is their employ, And endless praise their theme. 3 O may I breathe that heav*nly air, And feast on joys divine ; And sing and praise my Saviour there, And in his glories shine. 4 * Thy presence beams eternal day O'er all the blissful place ; Who would not drop this load of clay, And die to see thy face V 546. -S. M. lIos/:ms, altered. Sabbath Morning-. ...JAike xxiv. 34. 1 '^r^O-day the Saviour rose ; -*- Our Jesus left the dead ; He conquer'd our tremendous foes, And satan captive led. 2 He left his glorious throne, To make our peace with God ; Blessings forever on his name-— He bought us with his blood* i SABBATH. Ji6 For us his life he paid — For us tile law fulfiii'd : On liim our ioads oT guilt were uiid ; We by his stripes are lieal'd. Ye saints, adore his name, Wlio halh such mercy shuvvn ; Ye sinners, love the bleeding Laiub-^ And make his praises known. 516. Second P^rt. Ts. Navtcn^, altered. Sabbath Moniirig, 1 C A FELY thro' another week, ^ God has brought us on our way ; Let us now a !)lcssing seek, Waiting in his courts to-day. Day of all the week the best ; Emblem of eternal rest ! 2 While v/e seek supplies of grace, Thro' the dear Redeemer's name, Shew thy reconciling face- Take away our sin and shame : From our worldly cares ^et free, May we rest this day in thee. 3 Here weVe come, thy. name to praise ; Let us feel thy presence near : May thy glory meet our eyes, While we in thy house appear : Here aiTord us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. 4? May the gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; jSL^ke the fruits of grace abound j Bring relief for all complaints ; Thus let all our sabbaths prove^ 'Till we join the church above. iu m 2 54r SABBATH. 547. 148th. Scott. _Sabbath 7nonur.^,...L.ukQ xxvi. 34. 1 A WAKE, our drowsy souls, -^^ And burst the slothful band : The wonders of this day Our noblest songs demand : Auspicious morn!" thy blissful rays Bright seraphs hail, in songs of praise* 2 At thy approaching dawn, Reluctant death resign'd The glorious Prince of life, In dark domains confined : Th' angelic host around him bends, And midst their shouts the God ascends* 5 All hail, triumphant Lord ! Heav'n with hosannas rings; While earth, in. humbler strains^ Thy praise responsive sings : Worthy art thou, who once was slain, Thro* endless years to live and reign. 4> Gird on, great God, thy sword, Ascend thy conqu'ring car, W'hile justice, truth, and love. Maintain the glorious war; Victorious thou, thy foes shall tread, And sin and hell in triumph lead. [5 ^ Make bare thy potent arm, And wing th' unerring dart^ With salutary pangs, To each rebellious heart; Then ds ing souls for life shall see, Num'rous as drops of morning deWs 6 Hien shall the spacious earth Beneath thy sceptre bend ; And peace her olive-branch. And balmy wings extend ; The dews of heav'n enrich the ground,. And pari'.diae shall bloom around.] SABBATH. S4S 548. 148 th. Hayward. Sabbath Morning, 1 XX7ELCOME delightful morn^ V V Thou day of sacred rest ; I hail thy kind return. Lord, make these moments blest j. From the low train of mortal toys, I soar to reach irn mortal joys. 2 Now may the King descend^ And fill his throne of grace ; Thy sceptre, Lord^ extend, While saints address thy face : Let sinners feel thy quick'ning word. And learn to know and fear the Lord^ 3 D-escend, celestial Dove, With all thy quick'ning powVs, Disclose a Saviour's love, And bless the sacred hours ; Then shall my soul new life obtain. Nor Sabbaths be indulg'd in vain, 549. L. M. Doddridge^ SabbatIi,„.Htb, iv. 9. "i '^ i 'HINE earthly sabbaths, Lord, we lovcj -*- But there's a nobler rest above ; To that our longing souls aspire, With cheerful hope and strong desire. 2 No more fatigue, no more distress, Nor sill, nor hell, shall reach the place ; No groans shall mingle with the songs, Which warble from immortal tongues. S No rude alarms cf raging foes,^ No cares to break tha long repose, No midnight shade, np clouded sun, But sacred, high, eternal noon.. 4 O long-expected day, begin — Dawn on these realms of woe and sin, ^30 SABEATIL Fain would we leave xWis weary road, And sleep in death to rest ^vith God. 550. C. M. Brczon. Sabbath Evening. 1 Tj^REQUENT the day' of God returns, JL To shtd its quickening beams ; And yet how slow devotion burns — How languid are its fiames ! i2 Accept rny faint attempts to love, M}' frailties, Lord, forgi\-e; *I would be like thy s:;ints above. And praise thee while I live. ^ Increase, O Lord, my fakh and hope, And fit ine to ascend, V/here the assembly nt'cr breaks up, And sabbaths' never end : [4 Where I shall breathe in heav'nly air— With heav'nly lustre shine- Before the throne of God appear, And feast on love divine. 5 There shall I sing and never tirj, But sound immortal lays: And with the bright, seraphic choir, Sound forth Immanuers praise.] S5\, Ts. Godwin* SMatic Tear,.. .hew xxv. 1 — 17, 1 /^ OD of sabbath, Israel's Lord, ^^ Thee we'll praise with one accord : Hear our humble, earnest prayV, Haste the greiu sabbatic year, 2 Now thy glory to us sliew. Give a taste of heav'n bclov/ : . Lord, to thee v.e bow in pra}'r. Haste the great sabbatic ) car. 5 Now the captive sinners free, Now declare thy jubilee ; SACRAMENT. 552 Now accomplish this our pray'r, Haste the great sabbatic year. 4 Now the senseless sinner wound, Let the strong-nnan-arm'd be bound : Spread thy gospel, hear our pray'r, Haste the great sabbatic year. 5 Now thy word with pow'r endue, Let it wound and quicken too ; Make them fly to thee in pray'r ; Haste the great sabbatic year. 6 Now let the thoughtless souls awake, All their follies now forsake ; Answer, Lord, our daily pray'r, Haste the great sabbatic year. 7 Bring the joyful sabbath on^ Let the gospel-tidings run ; Then in ceaseless praise we'll sing, Hallelujah to our King. 552. S. M. Fe/hxvs. 3Iinister'*s Address to neiv Members, 1 "r\E AR /rzV/zc'i'^ as you have owa'd -L-/ The Saviour for your Lord, And to his people join'd your selves ^ According to his word ; 2 In Zion you must dwell. Her altar ne'er forsake — Must come to all her solemn feasts, And all her joys partake. 3 She must employ your thoughts, And your increasing care ; Her welfare be your constant wish,. And her increase your pray'r. [4 With humbleness of mind, Am.ongst her sons rejoice ; A meek and quiet spirit is, With God, of highest price.} ^J3 SACiRAMENT. i> Never offend or grieve Your brethren in the way ; But sl'iun the dark abodes of strife, Like cliildren of the day. Highly in love estr^em Your pastor in the Lord ; He breaks the bread of life to you, 5j3, L. M. Dav'ies. On the first Approach at the Lord*s Table, 1 T ORD, i am thine, eiitirely thine, 8 ^ Purchased and sav'd by blood divine ; AViih full consent thine I vv'ould be^ And own thy sov'reign right in me. 2 Here, Lord, my flesh, my soul, my all, I yield to thee beyond recall ; Accept thine own, so long withheld—* Accept what I so freely yield ! 8 Grant one poor sinner more a place Among the children of thy grace ; A wretched sinner, lost to God, Bat ransomM by Immanuel's blood. •i Thine would I live.. ..thine would I die- Be thine thro' all eternity ; The vow is past beyond repeal ; Now will I set the solemn seal. 5 Be thou the witness of my vow — Angels and men attest it too, That to thy board I now repair, And seal the sacred contract there. 6 Here at that cross where flows the blood That bought my guilty soul lor God; 1'hee, my new Master, now I call, And consecrate to thee my all. 7 Do thou assist a feeble worm. The great eng.agement to perform; SACRAIMENT. 5^4. Thy grace can full assistance leiicl, And on that grace I dare depcrnd. 5o4:» L. xtI. Hart, The Helpless 6'/;??2m...Luke xl\-. 22, 1 TJITY a helpless sinner, Lord, X^ Who would believe thy gracious word. But own my heart, with shame and grief, A sink of sin and unbelief. 2 Lord, in thy house I read there's room. And vent'ring hard, behold I come; But can there — tell me — can there be Among thy children room for me. •3 I eat the bread, I drink the wine, But O, my sjoul wants mere than sign: I faint, unless I feed on thee. And drink thy blood as shed for me. 4 For sinners. Lord, thou cam'st to bleed, ' And I'*!! a sinner, vile indeed ! Lord, I believe thy grace is free — C) magniry that grace in me ! 555. /.."mT Dobell, Association Tiipniu.,»A.ll Believers are bidden by Chrht to his 7abk..**x^\iv:i. ix. 14.... Acts xv. 10. 1 T-JOW pleasing is the sight, to see -*> -^ Each sect and party so agree. As to set round the Saviour's board. As members of one common Lord! 2 Here we behold the darv'n of bliss- Here we })ehold the Saviour's grace- — Here we behold his precious blood, Which sweetly pleads fcr us with God. [3 Hear our request, v/nile v>'e iT.plore That love may spread from shore to shore ; Till all the saints, like us, combine, To praise the Lamb in songs divine.] 4 To all we freely give our har.d, i Who iove the Lord in ev^-v Icind : 556 SACRAMENT. For all are one in Christ our Head, To whom be endless honors paid. 5 Here, by the bread and wine, we view What boundless curses were our due ; But thro' th' atonement of our Lord, More than was lost is now restor'd. [6 Let party names, those seeds of hell, No more in christian bosoms dwell ; But love and union^ by his blood, Prove them the chosen heirs of God.] 556. L. M. Fellovjs. An Address to Spectators„,,Qttn. xxiv. 31. [1 T^ AUGHTERS of Sion, ye who sing -•— ^ The lofty praises of your King: Who in his solemn temple dwell, And of his boundless glory tell; ^ Call to the converts at your gate, Why should the}' longer lingering wait? Why should they longer fear or doubt ? Why should they longer stay without? 3 Gently reprove them for delay ; In softest language chide their stay ; Strive with your songs their hearts to win j Ye blessed of the Lord, come in !] /4 Come in, ye blessed of the Lord, Ye that believe his holy word ; Come, and receive his heav'nly bread-r- The food with which his saints are fed. 5 Your Saviour's boundlesr> goodness prove. And feast on his redeeming love : Come, all ye happy souls^ that thirst — The last is welcome as the first. -iG Come to his table, and receive Whate'er a pardoning God can give ! His love thro' ev^y age endures ; His promise and himself are yours* SACRAMENT. SST 557. C. M. Stennctt, altered. My Flesh is Meat incfeed,...] ohu vi. 52 — ^55. 1 TT ERE ac thy table, Lord, we meet, A -»- To feed on food divine j 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 iavites us thus to feast Upon the sacrifice. 3 ' Here peace and pardon sweetly flow ; O what delightful food j . "We eat the bread, and drink the wine, But think on nobler good.' 4 The bitter torments he endur'd. Upon th' accursed tree. For me, each welcome guest may 5ay, 'Twas all procur'd for me. 6 Sure there was never love so free, Dear Saviour, so divine : Well thou may'st claim that heart of me, Which owes so much to thine ! 558. C. M. Cole, altered. My Flesh is 3feat indeed.... John vj. 55. 1 /^ RE AT God, we now surround thy board- ^^ To banquet and to hed ; Thy flesh and blood, dear dying Lord, Is meat and drink, indeed ! 2 Thy sacred flesh and saving blood, Do ev'ry type exceed : And we can say this heavenly food Is meat and drink indeed ! 3 The Paschal supper serv'd to show How Jacob's tribes were freed ; And in a figure pointed to This meat and drink indeed ? Nn asff sacrameK^t. 4 The manna and the cheering stream, For Israel's daily need, Did in the wilderness proclaim This meat and drink indeed ! 5 This is the Lord's appointed feast, EnjoinM on all his seed ; Hip. flesh and blood, O happy guest, Is meat and drink indeed ! ,. 6 These sacred signs assist our sense | But faith on Christ can feed ; He is the bread of excellence. And meet and drink indeed I 559. C. M. Stennett, Eat^O Friends^ ^c....Cant. v. 1, 1 T ORD,atthytable I behold -*— ^ The wonders of thy grace j But most of all admire, that I Should find a welcome place. 2 I that am all defilM with sin^ A rebel to my God ; I that have crucify'd his Son, And trampled on his blood. v^ What strange surprising grace is thk, That such a soul has room ! My Saviour takes me by the hand— My Jesus bids me come. •1 Eat, O my friends, the Saviour cries, The feast was made for you ; For you I groan 'd, and bled, and dy*d, And rose, and triumphed too. [5 With humble faith, and thankful hearts, Lord, we accept thy love : 'Tis a rich banquet we have had ; What will it be above !] Q Had I ten-thousand hearts, dear Lord, I'd give them all to thee j SACRAMENT. 560 Had I ten-thousand tongues, they dl Should join the harmony, 560. 8. 8. 6. Godwin^ altered, Christ cri:cified....] ohn xix. 30. ITS this my Jesus, this my God, -*- Whose body all o'er stain'd with blood. Hangs on th' accursed tree ? Who bows his head, opprest with pain ; But midst it all doth not complain ? Yes, O my soul, 'tis he i 2 Is this my Saviour, this my Lord, Whose feet and hands with nails are bor'd. And fasten'd to the tree ; Whose sacred head with thorns is crownM, y/hose pierced side receives the wound ? Yes, O my soul, 'tis he ! 3 Is this my bleeding sacrifice, Who bows his head, and calmly dies, High lifted on the tree ; Unknown by Gentiles, scoff'd by Jews, W^hom almost all mankind refuse ? Yes, O my soul, 'tis he ! 4 And shall my soul again forget His love so free, immensely great ? Oh ! — never let it be ! But let me always see the Lamb, And truly praise his gracious name To all eternity ! 561. 5. 6. 11. JFesky. Sufferings and Death cf yemcs„»,ham, i. l2i 1 A LL ye that pass by, '^-^ To Jesus draw nigh, To you is it nothing that Jesus should die .^ Our ransom and peace, Our surety he is, Come, see if there ever was sorrow like his. 562 SACRAMENT. 2 The Lord, in the day Of his anger, did lay Our sins on the Lamb, and he bore them away ; He dy'd to atone For sins not his own — The Father hath punish'd for us his dear Son» 3 For sinners, like mCy He dyM on the tree ; His death is accepted, the sinner is free. My pardon I claim, A sinner I am, A sinner believing in Jesus's name, 4f With joy we approve The plan of his love ! A wonder to all both below and above 1 When time is no more, We still shall adore That ocean of love, without bottom or shore* 562. 8. 7. Lee, Surrender to Irifinite Love. 1 T X 7HEN I view my Saviour bleeding V V For my sins upon the tree ; O how wond'rous ! — how exceeding Great his love appears to me ! 2 Floods of deep distress and anguish To impede his labors came ; Yet they all could not extinguish Love's eternal, burning flame. 3 Now redemption is completed, Full salvation is procur'd : Death and satan are defeated By the suffVings he endurM. 4 Now the gracious Mediator, Risen to the courts of bliss. Claims for me, a sinful creature, Pardon, righteousness, and peace.. SAFETY IN CHRIST. 563 [5 Sure such infinite affection Lays the highest claim to mine : All my pow'rs, without exception, Should in fervent praises join. 6 Jesus, fit me for thy service, Form me for thyself alone ; I am thy most costly purchase, Take possession of thy own.] 563. C. M. Newton. Will ije also go aw^zy....John vi. 67 — 69. 1 "\ X 7HEN any turn from Sion's way, V V (^Alas what numbers do !) Methinks I hear my Saviour say, " Wilt thou forsake me too f 2 Ah, Lord, with such a heart as mine, Unless thou hold me fast, I feel I must, I shall decline, And prove like them at last. [3 Yet thou alone hast pow'r, I know. To save a wretch like me : To whom, or whither could I go, If I should turn from thee t 4 Beyond a doubt I rest assur'd Thou art the Christ of God ; Who hast eternal life secur'd, j By promise and by blood,] \ 5 The help of men and angels joiu'd \ Could never reach my case ; I Nor can I hope relief to find, j But in thy boundless grace. ^ 6 No voice but thine can give me rest, ,; And bid my fears depart ; | No love hut thine can make me blest, t: And satisfy my heart. I 7 What anguish has that question stirr'd, | If I will also go ? I Nn2 I 564 SAFETY IN CHRIST— SALVATION. Yet, Lord^ relying on thy word, I humbly answer — no ! 564. L. M, Steele. To luhom shall zve go ? — John vi. 67, 68. 1 '^r'HOU cniy SovVeii^n of n^y heart, -■- My reiuge, my almighty friend— And can my soul from thee depart, On whom alone ray hopes depend I 2 Whither, ah ! whither shall I go — A wretched wand'rer from my Lord ? Can this dark world of sin and woe. One glimpse of happiness afford i } Eternal life thy words impart, On these my fainting spirit lives ; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart, 1'han all the round of nature gives. 4 Let earth's alluring joys combine ; While thou art near, in vain they call ; One smile, one blissful smile of thine, yiy dearest Lord, outweighs them all. >: Thy name my inmost powers adore. Thou art my life, my joy, my care ; Depart from thee ; — *tis death — 'tis more ! 'Tis endless ruin ! deep despair ! 6 Low at thy feet my soul would lie, Here safety dwells and peace divine j. Srill let me live beneath thine eye, For life, eternal life, is thine ! 5o5. L. M. Humphrifs Col* Fn-e SalvatiGn*„.2 Tim. i. 9. 1 T ONG ere the sun began his days,- ^— ' Or moon shot forth her silver rays^. Salvation's scheme was fixt, 'twas done In cov'nant by the Three in Oiic. 2 The Faiher spake, the Son reply 'd. The Spirit with them both comply M : SALVATION, o^& Grace mov'd the cause for saving man, And wisdom dr'ew the noble plan. 3 The Father chose his only Son To die tor sins that man had done ; Immanuel to the choice agreed, And thus secur'J a nuoi'rous seed. 4 He sends his Spirit from above To call the objects of his love ; Not one shall perish or be lost, His blood has- bought them, dear they cost* 5 What high displays of sov 'reign grace I What love to save a ruin'd race ! ]My soul, adore his lovely name, By whom thy h'tt salvation came. 566. C. :^r. Humphry s CcJ. Comtfkte Salvation. .,>Vsd\m xxxv. 3. i CALVATION thro' my dying Gcd O Is finished and complete y He paid whatever his people ow'd, And canceli'd ail their debt. 2 Salvation from the depths of hell— From seas of quenchless fire, To yon sweet fields where angels dweU^ And strike the golden lyre. [3' Salvation \ O melodious sound To wretched, dying m.en ! Salvation that from God proceed, And leads to God again.'] 4 Salvation now shall be my stay j '^ A sinner snv'd,'' I'll cry ; Then gladly quit this mortal clay For better joys on high. 5 Salvation to sweet harps of gold. My raptur'd soul shall sing, And strike, while endless ages roll;, The ever-tutieful string. m^ SALVATIOK. 6 Salvation, let the tidings fly, Thro' earth's remotest bound ; 'Till ail the chosen heirs of grace Shall tread celestial ground. 567. 7s. Wilks. Wells of Salvation,. ..Isa'mh xii. 3. 1 TESU'S precious name excels J Jordan's streams, and Salem's wells ; Thi-rsty sinners, come and draw, Quench the flames of Sinai's law. 2 Fearful sinners, come and try — >■ Draw and drink with inward joy ; Christ is fresh, and full, and free ; Sinners, come, whoe'er you be. 3 See the waiters springing up, To revive your languid hope ; Fill your vessls, as it rolls, And refresh your weary souls. 4 Lo ! the Spirit now invites I Lo ! the happy Bride unites ! Jesus calls, be not afraid, Lo ! for you the well was made ! 5 Justice made it in the Lamb, Mercy grants it thro* his name ; Faith receives a full supply ; Those who drink it cannot die. [6 Careless sinner, let me tell, Not a drop is found in hell ; Not a drop to ease your smr.rt, Not a drop to cool your heart. 7 Haste you to the Lamb of God, Seek salvation in his blood ; In it there is boundless store, For ten-thousand thousands more.] 8 Constant tributes let us bring, For thi^ soul-refreshing spring ; SALVATION. 56i Constant let our praises rise, 'Till we drink above the skies. 568. 8s. Truro Friend. God is 7ny Salvation**. »lon2\\ ii. 9. 1 QALVATION, how precious the sound, ^ To sinners who see themselves lost ; To Jesus their praises redound, In Jesus they triumph and boast» 2 Salvation is finish'd and done, Salvation is sovVeign and free ; Salvation by Gcd's equal Son, My joy and rejoicing shall be, 3 Salvation is only of God, To him ail the praises are due ; Ye saints, spread his honors abroad, Who finish'd salvation for you. 4 Soon shall we behold him above, Forever to sound his dear name ; To sing the sweet song of his love^ Salvation to God and the Lamb. 569. 8. 7. 4. Radford's Col Free Salvation. ,.,2 Tim. i. 9. 1 TESUS is our great Salvation, J Worthy of our best esteem ! He has sav'd his fav'rite nation, Join to sing aloud to him : He has sav'd us, Christ alone could us redeem. 2 When involv'd in sin and ruin, And no helper there was found; Jesus our distress was viewing ; Grace did more than sin abound i He has call'd us, With salvation in the sound. 3 Free election, known by callings Is a privilege divine : S7Q SAVIOUR. Saints are kept from final falling. All the glory, Lord, be thine j All the glory. All the glory, Lord, is thine 570. 10s. Po/^e, *S'^x;f^wr.... Isaiah xi. 10, 1 TT^ROM Jesse's root behold a branch arise, X Whose sacred fiovvVwith fragrance fills the skies; The sick and weak the healing plant shall aid, ^ From storms a shelter, and from heat a shade. 2 The Saviour comes ! by prophecies foretold. Hear him, ye deaf! and all ye blind behold ! No sigh, no murmur the wide world shall hear ; From ev*ry eye he wipes off ev'ry tear. 3 Hark ! a glad voice the lonely desert cheers, " Prepare a way — a God, a God appears : ** A God, a God," the v^ocal hills reply — The rocks proclaim th' approaching Deity. 4 All crimes shall cease, and ancient fraud shall fail, Unerring justice lifts aloft her scale : Peace o*cr the world her olive wand extends, And white-robM innocence from heav'n descends. 5 Rise, crown'd with light, imperial Salem, rise, Exalt thy towering head, and lift thine eyes : See heav'n its dazzling portals wide display. And break upon thee in a flood of day. 571. 8. 3. Kellif, Mij Saviour. *..2 Sam. xxil. 3» 1 TN form I long had bow'd the knee ; -*- But nought attractive then could seej To win my wayward heart to thee, My Saviour. 2 Yet oft I trembled when I thought. How I had sold myself for nought; But still against thy love I fought, Mv Saviour* SEA. m 3 When self-accus'd, I trembling stpod, I promis'd fair as any could ; But never valu'd thy dear blood, My Saviour. [4 Too soon the promise vain I prov'd, That sinners make, while sin is lov'd, But still to thee this heart ne'er mov'd, My Saviour.] 5 Thou, whom I had so long withstood, Thou didst redeem my soul with bloodp And thou hast brought me nigh to God, My Saviour. 6 Thro' storms and waves of conflict past, Thy potent arm has held me fast ; And thou wilt save me to the last. My Saviour. 7 And when the voy'ge of life is o'er. And I have gain'd the heav'nly shore ; I then shall sing for evermore, My Saviour. 572. C. M. Addison. Preservation by 15*^0.... Psalm cxxi. 8. I TjrOW are thy servants blest, O Lord ^ -»• -*• How sure is their defence ; Eternal Wisdom is their guide^ Their help, Omnipotence, {2 In foreign realms and lands remote. Supported by thy care, Thro' burning climes, I pass'd unhurt, And breath'd in tainted air.] 3 When by the dreadful tempest borne High on the broken wave, I knew thou wert not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save, 4 The storms were laid, the winds rctlr'dj, Obedient to thv will j Srs SEASONS OF THE YEAR. The sea, that roar'd at thy command^ At thy com-nand was still. 5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, Thy goodness I'll adore ; And praise thee for thy mercies past, And humblv hope for more. 6 My life, while thou preserv'st that life, Thy sacrifice shall be ; And death, when death shall be my lot, Shall join my soul to thee. FOUR SEASONSOF THE OTEAR. 573. L. M. H' On the Four Seasons. ,.,Gqv\* viii. 22. I ^ 1 ^HY providence, great God, we praise 5 -*► How good and great are all thy ways ! Thy bounty crowns our passing years, And dissipates our anxious fears. ■% Thy promise stands forever fast, While sun, and moon, and earth shall last. The laws of seasons shall endure, 'Till time and stars are known no morcB 3 Summer and v/Inter, cold and heat, And night and day in order meet ; Seed-time and harvest, each succeed, To prove thy love — supply our need. [4' When years are past, and seasons o'er. We still shall prove thy cov'nant sure ; And in the shining realms of bliss. Adore thy goodness and thy grace.'] 574. L. M. Steele. fin the four Seasons of the Tear.. ..Psalm cxlvii. 1 TJR AISE ye the Lord— O blissful theme, JL To sing the honors of his name \ 'Tis pleasure, 'tis divine delight, And praise is lovely in his sight. 2 He veils the sky with treasur*d show'rs, On earth the plent'ous blessing pours ; SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 575 The mountains smile in lively green, And fairer blooms the fiowVy scene. [3 He speaks ! and swiftly from the skies. To earth the sov'reign mandate fiies ; Observant nature hears his word, And bows obedient to her Lord, 4 Now thick-descending flakes of snow. O'er earth a fleecy mantle throw ; Now glitt'ring frost o'er all the pialns. Extends its universal chains.] 5 At his fierce storms of icy hail. The shivering powVs of nature fail ; Before his cold, what life can stand, Unsheltered by his guardian hand ! 6 He speaks ! the ice and snow obey^ And nature's fetters melt away j Now vernal gales soft rising blow, \ And murmVing waters gently flow. 7 But nobler works his grace record. To Israel's sons he sends his word \ Ye favor'd tribes, your voices raise. And bless your God in songs of praise^ 575. C. M. DohelL Prayer for warmth after nipping IVinds G7i 0 let the cheering sun appear. With warmth, from day to day» 5 Then will the face of nature wear A pleasing, beauteous scene ; And fields with ranks of corn appear^ And meadows dress'd with green. 576. C. M. Newton, Spring, i '^TOW the long-wishM for spring ifs come^ X N How alter'd is the scene ! 'I'he trees and shrubs are dress'd in bloomj The earth array'd in green. 2 Where'er we tread, beneath our feet The clust'ring flowers spring : I'he artless birds, in concert sweet. Invite our hearts to sing. '3f^ But oh ! in vain I strive to join, Oppressed with sin and doubt j 1 feel 'tis winter still, within, Tho' all is spring without. 4 O would my Saviour, from on high, Break thro' these clouds and shine j No creature then more blest than I, No song more loud than mine ! 5 Lord, let thy word my hopes revive^ And overcome my foes ; O make my languid graces thrive, And blossom like tlie rose. 577* S. M, Gibbons, Spring, 1 (^ KE AT God, at thy commanc| iv) order rise ; SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 5/8 Thy povv'r and love in concert reign Thro* earth, and seas, and skies. 2 How balmy is the air, How warm the solar beanns ! And to refresh the ground, the rains Descend in gentle streams. 3 With grateful praise we own Thy providential hand, While grass for kine, and herb and corn For men, enrich the land. 4 But greater still the gift Of thine incarnate Son : By him forgiveness, peace, and joy. Thro' endless ages run. 578. L. IM. Davzes, Prayer for Rain just before Harvest, „2 Chron. vi. 26. 1 /^ RE AT God, we view thy chast'ning hand, ^^ The earth's like brass thro' all our land 5 The heaven its fruitful show'rs denies, And nature round us fades and dies. 2 Revive our with'ring fields with rain 5 Let fruitful show'rs descend again ; On thee alone our hopes rely, Lord, hear our humble, earnest cry. 3 O let the fruits in clusters bend, Thro' all our land from end to end 5 And let the saints and sinners see. Our all depends, O Lord, on thee. 5r9. CM. Dohelh Praise for i?a/;2.... Psalm Ixviii, 9. 1 nr^HE Lord hath heard his people's cries, -*- Their pray'rs have reach'd his throne ; The rain has fairn in rich supplies j See what the Lord hath done ! 2 Thy promise ever will hold good, While time and years remain j 580 SEASONS OF THE YEAR. When thine Elijahs thee have su'd. Thou send'st a plent'ous rain. 3 ' See how the kind, refreshing showVs Supply the thirsty ground ; The spiinging grass and painted flovv'rs. O'er ali the meads abound !* 4 Now nature blooms, and wears a smile, And birds their Maker praise ; Ye saints, around this favor'd isle. Your songs of praises raise. 580. L. M. T . Prayer for dry xveather in Harvest* 1 T ORD of the earth, and seas, and skies, X-i Thou sov'reign source of all supplies ; Now thy preparing hand employ, Our hearts to fill with food and joy. 2 Let not deserved v/rath destroy Our high-rais'd hopes of harvest-joy ; Thy care o'er ev'ry crop extend, And all our fruits of earth defend. 3 May rip'ning suns, and fertile dews. Their genial influence diffuse , And each kind element combine. Our hearts to cheer with corn and wine. 4 Lord of the harvest, thee we own : Pour an abundant blessing down ; Say, as in ancient days, " I'll give *' More than your garners can receive.'^ J Ye sons of need, with fervor pray, To see a blest, in-gath'ring day ; Then shall our joy-inspiring lays, Shout, harvest home, in songs of praise. 6 And while we plead for earthly bread, That ev'ry creature may be fed, O let eternal thanks be giv'n For Christ, th* immortal bread of heav'nt^ SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 581 581. C. M. Dobell. Praise for dry zveather in Harvest. 1 f^ RE AT God, to thee, with clicerful songs, VJT Our hamble thanks we bring ; Accept the praises of our lips, O thou most bount'ous King. 2 Thou hast dispers'cl the wat'ry clouds, And clearM the darknVl sky j To thee we raise our grateful notes, Who brought salvation nigh. 3 O may the sons of Adam know, That God will lend an ear To souls who at his footstool bow To him in humble prayV. 582. C. M. Needham, Slimmer. — Harvest Song, 1 T^O praise the ever-bount'ous Lord, A My soul, wake ail thy pow'rs : He calls, and at his voice come forth The smiling harvest hours. 2 His cov'nant with the earth he keeps j (My tongue his goodness sing) ; Summer and winter know their time, His harvest crowns the spring. 3 Well-pleas'd, the toiling swains behold The v/aving yellow crop ; With joy they bear the sheaves away, And sow again in hope, [4 Thus, teach me, gracious God, to sow The seeds of righteousness ; Smile on my soul, and with thy beams. The rip'ning harvest bless. 5 Then, in the last great harvest, I Shall reap a glorious crop ; The harvest shall by far exceed W^hat I have sown in hope.J Oo2 SSH SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 583. C. M. Needham, Summer; or^ the Sluj^p-ard reprQved„.,Frov* vi. 6. chap. X. 5. 1 QEE, how the little toiiing ant ^ Improves the harvest hours ; While summer lasts, thro' ail her cells The choicest stores she pours. 2 Sagacious she, without a guide, By instinct only led ; Fearful of want, in harvest hours, Provides her winter bread. 3 Ne'er be it said, that toiling ants. Lay up their stock of grain j And man neglects his great concern, Eternal life to gain. 4 While life remains, ovir harvest lasts; But youth of life's the prime ; Best is this season for our work,. And this the accepted time. 5 " Tc-day attend," is v/isdom's voice— '* To-morrow'' — folly cries — And still to-morrow 'tis — when O I I'o-day the sinner dies ! 6 When conscience speaks, Its v^oice regard. And seize the present hour; Humbly implore the promis'd grace, And God Vvill give the pow'r. 584. L. M. B -. Autumn... .Jer. viii. 20. 1 t^ RE AT God, as seasons disappear, ^-^ And changes make the rolling year ; As time, wiih rapid pinions flies, May ev'ry season make us wise. S Long has thy favor crownM our daysj And summer shed again its rays;. No deadly cloud our sky lias veli'd, No blastiiig winds our path assail'aU SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 5U 3 The harvest months have o'er us roIlM, And fiil'd our fields with waving gold ; Our tables spread, our garners stor'd ! Where are our hearts to praise the Lord ^ 4 I'he solemn harvest comes apace, Tiie closing day of life and grace ; Time of decisloa, awful hour ! Around it let no tempests low'r ! 5 Prepare-us, Lord, by grace divine^ Like stars in heav'^n to rise and shine f Then shall our happy souls above, Reap the full harvest of thy love ! 5S5. L. M. NeiViQTi, Winter, 1 QEE, hov/ rude winter's icy hand ^ Has stript the trees, and seal'd the ground \ But spring shall soon his rage withstand, And spread new beauties all around. 2 My soul a sharper winter mourns— Barren and fruidess I remain ; When will the gentle spring return, And bid my graces grow again I 3 Jesus, my glorious sun, arise ! 'Tis thine the frozen heart to move ; 0 ! hush these storms, and clear my skiesv And let me feel thy vital love! 4, Dear Lord, regard my feeble cry, 1 faint and droop 'till thou appear ; Wilt thou permit thy plant to die ^ Must it be winter all the year i 5 Be still, my sou'., and wait his hour. With humble pray'r and patient faith-; 'Till he reveals his gracious pov/*r, Kepose on what his promise saith. 6 He, by whose all-commanding word Seasons their changing courae maintain^ 586 SEASONS OF THE YEAR. In ev'ry change a pledge ailords, That none shall seek his face in vain* 586. C. M. Steele. Wi?tter,.„Job xxxviii. 29, 20. 1 Q^TERN winter throws his icy chains, O Encircling nature round ; How bleak, how comfortless the plains. Late with gay verdure crown'd I 2 The sun withdraws his vital beams, And light and warmth depart ; And drooping, lifeless nature seems An emblem of my heart. 3 My heart, when mental winter reigns. In night's dark mantle clad ; ConEn'd in cold, inactive chains, How desolate and sad ! 4- Return, O blissful sun, and bring The soul-reviving ray ; This mental winter shall be spring, This darkness cheerful day. 5 O happy state, divine abode, Where spring eternal reigns ; And perfect day, the smile of God, Fills all the heav'nly plains. 6 Great source of light, thy beams display, My drooping jo) s restore : And guide me to the seats of day, Where winter chills no more. 587. C. M. Newton. 0 that Izvcre as in Months past J....]oh xxix. 2. 1 Q VVEET was the time when first I felt ^ The Saviour's pard'ning blood Appl) 'd, to cleanse my soul from guilt, And bring me home to God. '2 Soon as the morn the light reveal'd, His praises tun'd my tongue ; SELF-DENIAL. 588 And when the ev'ning shades prevail'd, Kis love was all my song. [3 In vain the tempter spread his wiles, The world no more could charm ; I liv'd upon my Saviour's smiles, And lean'd upon his arm. 4 In pray'r, n-^y soul drew near the Lorci, And saw his glories shine : And when I read his holy word, I cali'd each promise mine.] 5 Then to his saints I often spoke Of what his love had done ; But now my heart is almost broke, For all my joys are gone, 6 Now when the ev'ning shade prevails. My soul in darkness mourns ; And when the morn the light reveals. No light to me returns. [7 My prayVs are now a chatt'ring noise. For Jesus hides his face ; I read— the promise meets my eyes. But will not reach my case.] 8 Now satan threatens to prevail, And make my soul his prey : Yet, Lord, thy mercies cannot fail ; O come without delay ! 588. C. M. Kirkham, Self Denial; or^ taking up the Cr/55\s'.,..rvlark \uu 38* 1 TAIDST thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame^ XJ And bear the Cross for me I And shall I fear to own thy name» Or thy disciple be I 2 Inspire my soul with life divine, And make me truly bold ; Let knowledge, faidi, and meekness shine^ Ji^or love, nor zeal grow cold* S§9 SHEEP. 3 ' Let mockers scoff, let men defame, And treat me with disdain ; Still may I glorify thy name, And count their slander, gain.' 4 To thee I cheerfully submit, And all my pow'rs resign ; Let wisdom point out what is fit, And I'll no more repine. 589. C. M. Nsedham. Lost Sheep found. .^lauVt xv. 3, 4. 1 T X/HEN some kind shepherd from his' foldj V V Has lost a straying sheep ; Thro* vales, o'er hills, he anxious roves, And climbs the mountains steep. 2 But O the joy ! the transport sweet ! When he the wand'rer finds ; Up in his arms he takes his charge, And to his shoulder binds. S Homeward he hastes to tell his joys, And make his bliss complete : The neighbors hear the news, and alt The joyful shepherd greet. 4 Yet how much greater is the joy When but one sinner turns — When the poor wretch, with broken heart, His sins and errors mourns. 5 Pl«asM with the news, the saints below, In songs their tongues employ: Beyond the skies the tidings go, And heav'n is fill'd with joy. 6 Well pleas'd, the Father sees and hears The conscious sinner weep ; Jesus receives him in his arms, And owns him for his sheep. 7 Nor angels can their joys contain, But kindle with new fire ; SHEEP— SHILOH. 090 '' A wandMng sheep's return'd," they siag^ And strike the sounding lyre. 590. 73* Rijland. Prayer for strayed Sheep.,. »Vsd\mcxiK. 176e 1 "piTY, Lord, thy straying sheep, X Prone to wander from the fold : Bring them back, and safely keep — In thine arms the stragglers hold. Heal their wand'rings, Son of God— - Bless the purchase of thy blood. 2 Fond to stray, but ign'rant quite, When once lost, to find their home j Wand'ring on by day and night, Farther, farther, still they'd roam, 3 Lord, thy wand'ring sheep restore, To thy pastures, ever fair ; Keep them, lest they wander more j Let thy love confine them there.- 591. 8. 8. r. PecRwell's Col SHhUoh.,*XyP-Xi. xlix. 10.. ..Isaiah liii. 1 — 5. J T X 7HO hath our report beheved ! V V Shiloh come, is not received. Not received by his own ; Promised branch from root of Jesse, David's offspring, sent to bless ye, Comes too meekly to be known ! 2 Tell me, O thou favor'd nation, What is thy fond expectation ? Some fair spreading lofty tree ?— = Let not worldly pride confound thee, Mong the lowly plants around thee, Mark the lowest — that is he ! 3 Like a tender plant that's growing, Where no waters, friendly flowing, No kind rains refresh the ground s 592 ' SICKNESS. Drooping, dying, we fehall view him^ See no charm to draw us to him, And no beauty will be found. 4 Glory be to him who gave us — Freely gave bis Son to save us ; Glory to the Son, who catne ; Honor, blessing, adoration, Ever, from the whole creation^ Be to God, and to the Lamb ? 592. L. M. /v— . Evans's Col, Praijer for a sk^^ Minister. »,,John xi. 3. 1 /^\ THOU, before whose gracious throne, V-^ Wc bow our suppliant s])irit down : View the sad breast, the streaming eye, And let our sorrows pierce the sky. 2 Thou know'st the anxious cares we feel. And all our trembling lips would tell ; Thou only canst assuage our grief, And yield our wee- fraught heart relief. 3 With powV benign, thy servant spare, Nor turn aside thy people's prayV j Avert thy swift descending stroke, Nor smite the shepherd of the flock. 4 Restore him sinking to the grave } Stretch out thine arm, make haste to save j Back to our hopes and wishes give. And bid our friend and father live. 5 Bound to each soul by tend'rest ties, In ev'ry breast his image lies ; Thy pitying aid, O God, impart, Nor rend him from each bleeding heart. 6 Yet if our supplications fail, And pray'rs and tears can nought prevail, Be thou his strength, be thou his stay, And guide him safe to endless day. SICKNESS. 593 593. L. M. Brovjn, Sickness and Death. 1 ^/TY soul, the minutes haste away, jL\x Apace comes on th' important day, When i.i the icy arms of deam I must give up my vital breath. 2 Look foi v/ard to the moving scene ; How wilt thou be affected then ? When from on high some sharp disease Resistless shall my vita's seize. 3 When all the springs cf life are lo^v, The spirits faint, the pulses slow ; The eyes grow dim, and short the breath, Presages cf approaching death. 4 When clammy sweats thro' ev'ry part, Shevv life's retreating to the heart ; Its last resistance there to make. And then the breathless frame forsake* 5 When all eternity's in sight — The brighest day, or blackest night; One shock will break the building down, And let thee into worlds unknown. 6 O come, my soul, the matter weigh! How wilt thou leave thy kindred clay ! And how the unknown regions try, And laimch into eternity ! 594. C. M. Doddridge. Sickness and Recovery, ' i "X /TY God, thy service well demands. xVX The remnant of my days ; Why was this fleeting breath renew'd. But to renew thy praise I 2 Thine arms of everlasting love Did this v.'eak frame sustain ; When life was hov'ring o'er the grave, And nature sunk with pain. pp 595 SIN. [3 Thou, when the pains of death were felt, Didst chase die fears of hell ; And teach my pale and quiv'ring lips Thy matchless grace to tell.] 4 Calmly I bow'd my fainting head On thy dear faithful breast ; Pleas'd to obey my Father's call To his eternal rest. 5 Into thy hands, my Saviour-God., Did I my soul resign : In firm dependance on that truth, Which made salvation mine. 6 Back from the borders of the grave, At thy command I come: Nor will I urge a speedier flight, To my celestial home. 7 Where thou determin*st mine abode, There would I chuse to be ; For in thy presence death is life, Aiyi earth is heav'n with thee. 595. L. M. Boyce. Decehf Illness of Sin. 1 QIN, in ten-thousand treach'rous ways, ^ Dazzles and blinds both young and old j Around the pit the sinner plays. And they that trembled once, grow bold. 2 Saviour divine, stretch out thy hand. And fill their souls with deep amaze ; Pluck from the fire the flaming brand. And form new trophies of thy grace. 596. J-. M. Harrison, Ilatmg Sin^ 1 /^ COULD I find some peaceful bow'r, ^-'' Where sin has neither place nor powV ^ This traitor vile, I fain would slum. But caiiUQt from bis presence riirxj SIN. 5^7 2 When to the throne of grace I flee, He stands between my God and me, Where'er I rove, where'er I rest, I feel him working in my breast. 3 When I attempt to soar above. To view the heights of Jesu's love ; This monster seems to mount the skies, And veils his glory to mine eyes. 4 Lord, free me from this deadly foe. Which keeps my faith and hope so low I long to dwell in heav'n, my home, Where not one sinful thought can come* 59r. rs. Topladi^. Imputed Sm„,,\sm?ih. liii. 5. 1 A LL my sins imputed were -^~^ To my dear, incarnate God : Bury'd in his grave they are, Drown'd in his atoning blood : Lord, thou canst not me condemn, Righteous and complete in him. 2 In the Saviour's right, I clainf\ All the blessing he hath bought : For my soul the dying Lamb Hath a full redemption wrought; I in glor^' soon shall shine, I am Christ's, and Christ is mine* 598. 8s. Kent, uTidweUing Sin ; or^ the Canaainte stillin the Land.*** Numb, xxxiii. 51 — 55» 1 nPHE Canaanite still in the land, -*- To harass, perplex, and dismay, Brought Israel of old at a stand, For Anak was stronger than they. 2 W^hat God had desiga'd they possest, Supported and kept by his hand ; Yet lest on their lees they should rest, The Canaanite dwelt in the land. 599 SIN. 2 'Tis thus with thine Israel on earth, Who groan with a body of sin, Partake of a spiritual birth, The work of the Spirit within. [4 To-day with the taste of his love, Jehovah their souls shall expand ; To-morrow he'll give them to prove, The Canaanite still in the land.] 5 Yet all things shall work for their good, Afflictions, temptations, or pain ; And still thro* the Lamb and his bloody Their cause they shall ever maintain. [6 A thorn in the flesh they shall have, Their roving affections to win ; To teach them how Jesus can save, And shovf them the depth of their sin.] 7 Yes, down to the Jordan of death. His foes shall the christian withstand; And feel, when resigning his breath, The Canaanite still in the land. 3 Their place of repose is on high, (No Canaanite enters therein), To drink of the rivers of joy. Remote from the regions of sin. 599. L. M. ya?ncs's Scl. Address to *S'i72/2tV5.... Isaiah xxxiii. 14. 1 C INNER, O why so thoughtless grown ? ^ Why in such dreadful haste to die I Daring to leap to worlds unknown, Heedless against thy God to fly l 2 Wilt thou despise eternal fate ? UrgM on by sin*s fantastic dreams ; Madly attempt th* infernal gate, And force thy passage to the flames ? 3 Stay, sinner, on the gospel plains, Behold the God of love unfold I SINNER— SODOM. 600 The glories of his dying pains, Forever telling, yet untold ! 600. 7s. Weskij. A Sinner out of HelL 1 T ORD, and am I yet alive, JLi Not in torments, not in hell ! Still doth thy good Spirit strive — With the chief of sinners dwell ! Tell it, unto sinners tell, I am, I am out of hell. 2 Yes, I still lift up mine eyes, Will not of thy love despair : Still, in spite of sin, I rise. Still I bow to thee in pray'r. 3 O the length and breadth of love ! Jesus, Saviour, can it be ? All thy mercy's height I prove. All th« depth is seen in me. 4 See a bush that burns with fire Unconsum'd amid the flame ! Turn aside the sight t' admire — I the living wonder am ! 5 See a stone that hangs in air ! See a spark in ocean live ! Kept alive with death so near, I to God the glory give : Ever tell — to sinners tell, I am, I am out of hell. 601. C. M. Haxvels. Sodom'' s Destrifction»*,.GQVii xix. 14-, 22— 25. 1 Pet. ivo 18. 1 "XJiTlTH radiant beams the sun arose V V On Sodom's fated tow'rs j In pleasure's rour.d, and false repose, They. spend the cheerful hours. ^02 STORM. 2 Lot's warning voice they mocking heard, Their hearts, elate with pride. No joy withheld, no danger feard — The prophet they deride, 3 In vain he pleads, *■* fly, sinner, fly..,. " Behold destruction near !" " Empty enthusiast,'* they reply, And ridicule his fear. 4 But sudden o'er the trembling ground The heav'ns tremendous low'r ; And streams of fire and brimstone round, In torrents downward pour. 5 They scream. ...they fly.. ..no hope remains- Blaspheme — in flames expire: Lot, safe in'^fSoi^r a refuge gains— *^ A bratKl plucked from the fire.*' . 6 Siiirjcr, behold-— the warning take; This moment hear and fear : For if the righteous scarce escape, O where wilt thou appear ? 602. L. M. Cowper. Safdy in a Storm,,, *Vs2i\xxi Ixix. 15. 1 '^l "IIE billows swell, the winds are high, 1. Clouds overcast my wintry sky r Out of the depths to thee I call. My fears are great, my strength is small. 2 O Lord, the pilot's part perform, . And guide and guard me thro' the storm; Detend me from each threat'ning ill, Controul the waves — say " peace, be stilL'^ 3 Amidst the roaring of the sea, My soul still hangs her hope on thee ; Hiy constant love, thy faithful care, T'l all thiit saves me from despair. 4 Dangers of ev'ry shape and name, Attend the foll'wers of the Laaibj. SLrBMISSION*, 6oa Who leave the world's deceitful shore^ And leave it to return no more. 5 Tho' tempest-tost, and half a wreck, My Saviour, thro* the floods I seek ; Let neither winds nor stormy main, Force back my shatter'd bark again. 603. C. M. IFood's Col. Submissioji, 1 C UBMISSiVE to thy will, my God, ^ I all to thee resign ; And bow before thy chast'ning rod— I mourn, but not repine. 2 Why should m^'' foolish heart complain^ When v/isdom^ truth, and love Direct the stroke, inflict the pain, And point to joys above I 3 How short are all my suff'ringa here. How needful evVy cross j Away, my unbelieving fear, Nor call my gain my loss. 4 Then give, dear Lord, or take awa)v I'll bless thy sacred name ; My Jesus, yesterday, to-day, Forever is the same ! 604. C. M. Cow per, Submission,„.Htb. xii. 7. t T^EAR Lord, my best desires Fulfil, -L/ And help me to resign Life, heaUh, and comfort to thy will^ And make thy pleasure mine. 2 Why should I shrink at thy command,, Whose love forbids my fears ? Or tremble at the gracious hand, That v/ipes away my tears ? 3 No — let me rather freely yield What most I prize to thee. 605 SUBMISSION. M ho never hast a good withheld, Nor wilt withhold, from me, 4 Thy favor all my journey thro' Thou art eiigag'd to grant : Whaf else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want. 5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way : Shall I resist them both ? A poor blind creature of a day, And crush'd before the moth ? 6 But ah ! my inmost spirit cries, Still bind me to thy sway ; Else the next cloud that veils my skies Drives all these thoughts away. G05. C. IVI. Merrick^ altered. Submission* 1 T ORD, hast thou call'd me by thy grace, -*— ^ And form'd my heart anew ? And are these joys which now I taste The pledge of glory too? ^ I leave inferior cares with thee, Since thou hast v/on my heart ; Whatever, Lord, is good for me, Do thou that good impart. 3 Not to my wish, but to my want All needful good apply j Unask'd-for good, Lord, to me grant— What's ill, tho' ask'd, deny. 606. C. M. Ho.sk'ms. Submission. It is xvelL.».2 Kings iv. 26. 1 TT shall be well, let sinners know, A With those who love the Lord ; His saints have always found it so, By resting on his word. S Peace, then, ye chasten'd sons of God, * Why let your sorrows swell ? SUN, MOON, AND STARS. 607 Wisdom directs your Father's rod— • His word says, it is well. 3 Tho' like the Shunamite of old, Whose crefttare-comforts fell ; Like her, let faith be strong and bold, And ansv/er, it is well. 4 Tho' you may trials sharp endure, From sin, or death, or hell : Your heav'nly Father's love is sure, And therefore, it is well. 5 Soon will your sorrows all be o'er, And you shall sweetly tell, On Canaan's calm and pleasant shore, That all at last is well. eon L. I\I. Addison, Sun^ Moon, and Stars, display the Being of God.,** Psalm xix. 1 nPHE spacious firmament on high, -*- With all the blue stherial sky ; The spangled heav'ns, a shining frame. Their great original proclaim. 2 Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's pow'r display ; And publishes to ev'ry land The work of an almighty hand. 3 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondVous tale. And nightly to the list'ning earth, Repeats the story of her birth: 4 While all the stars that round her burn. And ail the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll. And spread the truth from pole to pol&. 5 What tho', in solemn silence, all Move round the dark, terrestrial ball — What tho' no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found : 6d3 SUNDAY SCHOOL. 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, Forever singing as they shine, " The hand that made usls divine." 608. L. IM. Buddcn, Sunday School, CdhgA /^ RE AT God, accept our songs of praise, ^-^ Which we would to thy honor raise ; Bless our attempts to spread abroad The knowledge of our Saviour God. Chil* 2 Next to our God, our thanks are due To those who did compassion shewj In kindly pointing cut the road, That leads to Christ, the way to God. €ong.3 We claim no merit of our own ; Great God, the work is thine alone I Thou didst at first our hearts incline, To carry on this great design. Chil, 4f Now we are taught to read and pray^ To hear God*s word, to' keep his day ; Lord, here accept the thanks we bring — Our infant tongues thy praise would sing. Con^,SWith those dear children, we*ll unite; Their songs inspire us with delight; Lord, while on earth we sing thy love. May angels join the notes above. Chil, 6 Great God, our benefactors bless, Cong* And crown thy work with great success ; Bot/i* O may we meet around thy throne. To sing thy praise in strains unknown* Glory, honor, praise, and power, Sec. Kal. 609. L. M. Cheater^ altered, Sunday School, Cong, 1 /^ WHAT a pleasure 'tis to see V.-^ Christians in harmony agree, SUNDAY SCHOOL. 610 To teaoh the rising race to know They're born in sin, expos'd to woe ! Chil, 2 O what a privilege is this, That we obtiiin so rich a grace ! We're taught the path to endless day— WeVe taught to read, to sing, and pray. Chonis, To God let highest praise be giv'n ; Hark ! how the echo sounds from heav'n \ Come, let us with the angels join«... Glory to God, good will to men. Qong. 3 Lord, thou hast said, in sacred page, That children are thy heritage : Accept them, bless them with thy grace, 'Till they above behold thy face. ChlU 4 Let blessings in abundance flow . On all around us here below ; May we our benefactors meet. Around Jehovah's blissful seat* Chorus* To God, let highest praise ht giv'n^ Hark ! how, &c. Gio. c. M. y -. • Sundciy SchooL Boys, 1 /^NCE more we keep the sacred day, \J That saw the Saviour rise 5 . Once more we tune our infant song To him that rules the skies. Girht 2 What numbers vainly spend these hoiirsj That are to Jesus due ; Children and parents, how they live ! And how they perish too ! ^Oi/.9. 3 But we, a happier few, are taught The ways of heavily truth ; We hail once rfiore the plan of love "That pities wand'ring youth. Girli, 4 Our foolish hearts are prone to err 3 Too oft we firkd it so j 611 SUNDAY SCHOOL. O may the God of grace forgive, And better hearts bestow. Boys, 5 Teach us the way, while here we leara To read thy holy v/ofd ; Bless all the kind instructions giv*n, And make us thine, O Lord. Both» 6 Praise to our God, and thanks to those Who thus the poor befriend ; While the rich benefit v;e reap, On them thy blessing send. 611. CM. DoM. Collection.*:!* row xix. IT- Boys. 1 /CHRISTIANS, behold our deep distress V^' And drop a pitying tear : 'Tis thro' our parents' helplessness, Before you we appear. Girls, 2 Had not the Lord made us his care, And ye our friends had been, We still had run oui' wild career, In wickedness and sin. Cong, 3 Children, we bless our God who gave Us hearts this cause to raise ; May ye from him true wisdom have. To spend your days in praise. 4 We cast our mite, with pleasure, in. From love to thee, O God ; Do thou, dear Lord, each youth redeem^ With thy most precious blood. .ChiL 5 May Jesus bless our christian friends. Of high and low degree ; And may they, when life's journey ends, A friend in Jesus see. 612. S. M. W . Sunday School* Boys, 1 T ORD, in the days of youth 4— ' May we in grace improve; SUNDAY SCHOOL. 613 And fearn the word of sacred truth, The Saviour's dying love ! Gir/s. 2 Our moments haste av/ay. With ev'ry heaving breath; And swiftly hastens on the day. When v/e must oink in deaths Boys* 5 While some are never taught The way of God with care j We bless the Lord that v/e are brougii' To this thine house of pray'r. G'rr/y. 4 Lord, give us ears to hear. And hearts to understand ; In trouble may wc £nd thee near— = A Saviour close at hand ! Soys, S Thro' life's dark, rugged road. Thus far we're kept by thee : May heav'n at last be our abode.^ Thy glory there to see. ■-irk. 6 Blest be our God, who lives And reigns with boundless sway ; Richly our benefactor gives : We'll praise him all the day. Bot/i» 7 Beyond the axure sky, We'll praise thee more and more ; And thro' a long eternity, A God in Christ adore. H*)} A :n^r.= 613. 5. 5. il, Phippard. Sunday School, Boys. 1 'T'HEE, Father, we praise. -*• In harmoniou? lays, For all thy rich grace ; O give us the knowledge of pardon and peace: On thee we rely, All our wants to supply ; O keep us each hour, [pcw'n From snares and temptations, by thy mighty 614 SUNDAY SCHOOL. "^irk, 2 O may we improve, In knowledge and love, Of Jesus our king, •Till to glory we're brought his praises to sing > While below, if we stray, From the source of true joy, Let thy merciful hand Return and incline us t* obey thy command, Bc>tli, 3 Our friends, may they share Thy blessings while here, And crown them above ; [love i Where joys will increase, from the fountain of May we shortly there meet, Around thy blest seat ; Thy love to adore, [more, 'Where pleasure and praise will abound ever^ Hal 614. 148th. Budden, After Sermon, C'hU. 1 /^OME, let our voices join ^^ To sing a song of praise i For favours so divine, Our grateful notes we'll raise : Cong. To God alone the praise belongs, His love demands your noblest songs» Chil, 2 When wand'ring hr astray, In paths of vice and sin, You kindly pointed out The danger we were in : Cong, To God alone be all the praise, Who turns your feet from sinful ways^ Chil, 3 Now we are taught to read 1 he book of life divine ; Where our Redeemer's love, And brightest glories shine : Co^g. To God alone the praise is due, Whose aacrcd book is sent to ) ouy TEMPLE. 615 ChiL 4 Within this sacred house Our youthful feet are brought, Where pray'r and praise abound, And heav'nly truths are taught : Cong* To God alone your praises brhig, And in the church his glories sing» Chil. S For favours such as these. Our grateful thanks receive : JLord, here accept our hearts, 'Tis all that we can give : Cong, Great God, accept their infant songSj To thee alone the praise belongs. Chorus, 6 Lord, let this glorious work Be own'd with large success ! May thousands yet unborn, This institution bless ! Then shall thy praise be sounded high^ Throughout a vast eternity, 615. 14Sth. I)oddr\dge» Spiritual Temple»,..'Z,tQh, iv. 7. 1 QlNG to the Lord above, ^ Who deigns on earth to raise A temple to his love, A monument of praise : Ye saints around, thro' all its frame. Harmonious sound the Builder's nam^o [2 He formM the glorious pUn, And its foundation laid, That God might dwell with man, And mercy be display'd : Who great and good, his Son he sent. Made his own blood the sweet cement.j 3. Beneath his eye and care The edifice shall rise INIajestic, strong, and fair, And shine above the skies : There shall he place the polish'd stone Ordain'd the wor'- -^ * 616 THANKFULNESS. 616. S.7,r, KesselL Thankfulness. 1 TJ ANSOM'D sinners, sing the praises, •^^ OF ycnr dear redeeming God : Hymn, with joy, the holy Jesus, Who hath purchas*d you with blood : Dwell on this delightful theme, Shout the dear Immanuers name. ' He the powerful word hath spoken, " I redeem'd them. ...mine they are ;'^. With that word the snare is broken, Satan struck with panic fear ! This is glorious liberty ; Christ the Son hath made us free ; ■ For this v/onderful compassion, (Far surpassing human thought,) Let ^^s praise, with exultation, Him who our salvation wrought ! Jesus, full of truth and grace. Worthy thou of all our praise. 4 O that worldlings knew our pleasure ? While we walk in Christ the way : We possess an heav'nly treasure, In an earthly house of clay ! But, what bliss before us lies ! Tho' 'tis vcil'd beyond the skies. ) Hark ! while angel-choirs are bringing Kapt'rous praises round the throne ! X.et us come to Zion singing : Their and our delights are one ! Grateful songs, our mutual mirth— They in heav'n, and we on earth. 1 T^HE JL Tl 6ir. CM. WrighU Best Things..,,! Cor. xii. SI. 'he Father in the Son ; The best of power is to bow To what the Lord has d(jneo THUNDER. 618 2 The best of prayer, Is to pray That we may still believe j The best of patience, is to stay 'Till we a crown receive. [3 The best of watching, is to watch Against the world and sin : The best of preaching, is to preach Jesus, and nought but him.] 4 The best of striving, is to strive Who shall in grace excel ; The best of thriving, is to thrive, By that which feedeth well. 5 Then let my soul enjoy the best, For that is best for me ; And let me find no lasting rest, But when I rest in thee. 618. C. M. Anon, altered. Thunder Storm. „,Job xxxvii. 5. i TEHOVAH sits upon the clouds, J And blackens all the sky ; He rolls the thunders round the globe. And bids the lightnings fly. S Th' impending clouds asunder part, And burst in sable frame ; And from the quick expansion, dart A momentary flame. 3 Around the vaults of heav*n on high, Thick peals of thunder roll;. And loudly rumbling o'er the sky, They shake the solid pole. 4 But ah ! how will the nations quakcj When in that dreadful day, 'Midst nature's universal wreck. The heav'ns shall pass av/ay. 5 The sun and moon, and stars on higb^ Shall Icse their wonted rays 5 Qq2 619 TIME, AND ETERNITY. The earth beneath, and all the sky» Will then be in a blaze. 5 O may I stand in Jesu's robes, When mountains down are hurl'd ; When earth and sea shall be no more, And flames shall end the world. 619. C. INI. Hoskins. Time is short.,, A Cor. vii, 29. 1 nj'^HE time is short ! the season near, -*- When death will us remove ; To leave our friends , however dear, And all we ibndly love. 2 The time is short ! sinners beware.. Nor trifle time avray ; The word of great salvation hear. While it is callM to-day. / Tiie time is short ! yc reljcls, now To Christ the Lord submit j To mercy's golden sceptre bow, And fall at Jesu's feet. ■h The time is short ! ye saints rejoice— The Lord will quickly come : Soon shall you hear the Bridegroom's voice. To call you to your home. 5 The time is short ! it swiftly fiies— The hour is just at hand, When v/e shall mount above the skies. And reach the wish'd-for land, o The time is short !...the moment near, Wiien we shall dv/cll above -, And be forever happy there, With Jesus, v/hom we love, 620. 8,S,6, IVeslcif. Time a7u/ Tteni}t7j.,„Ps?Am xxxix. 4, 5» .1 Y O ! on a narrow neck of land, ■=*-'' 'Tv.Ixt two unbounded seas I standi TREASURE --TREE. o21 Yet how insensible ! — A point of time, a moment's space Removes me to yon heav'nly place, Or, shuts me up in hell ! 2 O God, my inmost soul convert, And deeply on my thoughtfal heart Eternal things impress ; Give me to feel their solemn weighty And save me, ere it be too late, By free and sovereign grace. 3 Before me place, in bright array, The pomp of that tremendous day, When thoa in clouds shalt come To judge the nations at thy bar ; O tell me, Lord — shall I be there, To meet a joyful doom? 4 Be this my one great business here, V/ith holy joy, and holy ftar. To make my calling sure ! Assist, O Lord, a feeble vvorrr^. Then shall I all thy will perform, And to the end endure ! 621. C. M. Doddrkdgr^ al:rr,.'u Tr-ea'ture m Heathen.*, •huke xii. 33. 1 'VT'ES, there are joys that cannot Ciii. •, -*- Wiih God laid up in score ! Treasures, beyond the changing sky, Brighter than golden ore. 2 To that bright world my soul aspires^ V/ith infinite delight : O for the Spirit's quick'ning powVs^ To speed me in the flight. G22. L. M. Scott. Bai-rcn FtO'Tree..,.L.ukQ xlii. 6~9; 1 /"^ OD of my life, to thee belong ^^ The thar/kful heart— the grateful son^^ TRIALS. Toucb/d by thy love, each tuneful chord Resounds the goodness of the Lord. 2 Thou hast preserved my fleeting breath, And chas'd the gloomy shades of death ; 'i'he venom'd arrovys vainly fly, When God our great deliv'rer's nigh. 3 Yet why, dear Lord, this tender care ? Why does thy hand thus kindly rear A useless cumb'rer of the ground, On which no pleasant fruits are found ? 4 Still may the barren fig-tree stand ! And, cultivated by thy hand, Verdure, and bloom, and fruit afford.... Meet tribute to its bounteous Lord. 5 So shall thy praise employ my breath. Thro' life, and in the arms of death : My soul, the pleasant theme prolong, Then rise to aid th*angelic song. 623. L. M. Faxvcett, Trials the Christlaii's Z My soul, with varioas teirTpests toss'd, Her hopes o'erturnM, her projects crcss'd, Sees ev'ry day new straits attend. And wonders where the scene will end; 6 Is this, dear Lord, that thorny road, Which leads us to the mount of God ^ Are these the toils thy people know, While in the wilderness belov/ ? 7 'Tis even so — thy faithful love Doth all thy children's graces prove ? 'Tis thus our pride and self must fall, rhat Jesus may be all in all. 624. L. INI. Ncxvton^ Prayer answered bu Trials. 1 T ASK'D the Lord, that I might grow -*- In faith, and love, and ev'ry grace — Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 2 'Twas he who taught me thus to pray. And he, I trust, has answer'd pray'r, But it has been in such a way, As almost drove me to despair. o I hop'd that in some favor'd hour. At once he'd answer my request , And by his love's constraining pov/V, Subdue my sins, and give me rest. 4 Instead of this, he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart, And let the angry povv'rs of hell Assault my soul in ev'ry part. 5 Yea mere, v;ith his own band he seem'd Intent to aggravate my woe — Cross'd all the fair designs I schem'd, Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. 6 " Lord, why is this?" I trembling cry'd ; '' Wilt thou pursue thy worm to deaths 625 TRIALS. ** 'Tis in this way,'* the Lord repTj'd, *' I answer pray'r for grace and faith : i ** These inward trials I employ, " From self and pride to set thee free ; " And break thy schemes of earthly joy, " That thou may'st seek thy all in me. ' 625. Ts. Coxvper, Trials. *..Yith. xii. 8. 1 5' I ^IS my happiness below X Not to live without the cross; But the Saviour's povv^'r to know^ Sanctifying ev'ry loss. 2 Trials must and will befall ; liut — with humble faith, to see Love inscribed upon them all — * This is happiness to me. 3 God, in Israel, sows the seeds Of afRiction, pain, and toil: These spring up, and choak the weeds Which would else o'erspread the soil. 4 Trials make the promise sweet ; Trials give new life to pray'r ; Trials bring me to his feet — Lay me low, and keep me there. [5 Did I meet no trials here — No chastisement by the way ; Might I not, with reason, fear I should be a cast-away ? 6 Bastards may escape the rod, Sunk in earthly, vain delight ; But the true-born child of God Must not, would not, if he might.] 626., r. 6* GennkL Trials. ,»^s2i\m Iv. 22. t /^ AST thy burdens on the Lord, ^m^ Leave them with thy Saviour ; . TRIALS— TRIUMPH OF CHRIST. 6S7 He, (whose hands for thee were bor*d)> Cau and will deliver, 3 Why should sorrows bow thee down-, Trials or temptation ! Is not Christ, upon the throne-, Still thy strong salvation ? ci Roll thy burdens on the Lord, Leave them with thy Saviour ; He, (whose hands for thee were bor'd). Can and will deliver. 627. 104th. KenU Trials. »,,Z,tch, xiii. 9. t TEKOVAH hath said, 'tis left on record, J '' The righteous are one with Jesus the Lord ;"*" At all times he loves them, 'twas for them he dy*d. Yet oft times he proves them, for grace must be try'do 2 Temptations and sins in legions shall rise, As goads in thy side or thorns in thine eyes; And oft to thy sorrow his face he will hide. For God hath determinM thy gra«e shall be try^d. 3 With him on the mount, to day thou shalt be Indulg'd by thy Lord, his glory to see ; There he may caress thee, and call thee his bride ; Yet grace, tho' he bless thee, shall surely be try-d. 4 As gold from the flame, he'll bring thee at last. To praise him for all thro' which thou hast past ; Then love everlasting thy griefs shall repay. And God, from thine eyes, wipe all sorrov/s away- 628. C. M. Feacod ^ IVam. Christ coming from ii<5'c;m.... Isaiah Ixiii. 1 — 6. 1 13 EM OLD ! the mighty Saviour comes -■-^ Fi'om Edom's hostile plains ! A crimson vesture he assumes j And b^.ood his raiment stains. 2 From Eozrah, glorious he appears ;, His robes with victory shine j 629 TROUBLE— TRUST. Complete salvation, lo ! he wears. With Majesty divine ! [3 V/iiy thus array'd, almighty God, In vests of purple glow ; With garments dy*d in streams of btcod,, That from the wine-press fiow ? 4 " The v/ine-press I myself have trod ; *' And with me there was none ; " Your strength and your salvation stocii "Complete in me alcne/'] 5 When not an angei's strength could benn* The veng'ance of a God j Then did the Son of man appear In garments roU'd in blood. 6 Alone he stood, alone he fell. Alone the Conq'ror rose -. Alone he burst the bars of he/l. And trampled on his foes. 629. C. IM. Doddndge. Support In God\s Ccvenant under domcsi'tc Trouble:. 2 Sam, xxiii. 5. Y God, the cov'pxant of thy love Abides forever sure, And in its matchless grace I feel My happiness secure, '^ W^hat tho' my house be not with the.e5 As nature could desire ? To nobler joys than nature gives Thy servant doth aspire. 3 Thy covenant in the darkest gloom Shall heav'nly rays impart, '7/hich, when my eye-lids close in death, Shall warm my chilling heart. M^ Wt 630. 104th. Netvton, Ixv'zU ?rl^s?..,. Isaiah xii. 2» GONE, unbelief! ftiy Saviour is near, nd for my relief v/ill surely appear | 1 . riiiJST— TYPES OF CHRIS'i; c:.l By pray'r let me wrestle, and he will perform, AVith Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm. ^ Tho' dark be my way, since he is my giiide, 'Tis mine to obey, 'tis his to provide ; The* cisterns be broken, and creatures all fail, The word he has spoken shall surely prevail, 3 Kis love in time past forbids me to think He'll leave me at last in trouble to sink ; Each sweet Ebenezer I have in review, Confirms his good pleasure to bring me quite thro% 4 Since all that I meet shall work for my good, The bitter is sweet, the med'cine is food ; I'ho' painful at present, 'twill cease before Ion; And then, O how pleasant the conq'ror's song 631. 104th. Wingrove, Trust in the Lord. 1 VTE tempted and try'd, to Jesus draw nigh ; X He sufferM and dy'd your wants to supply j Trust him for salvation, you need not to grieve, There's no condem.nation to them that believe. 2 By day and by night his love is made known; It is his delight to succour his own ; [grieve : He will have compassion, then why should you There's no condemnation to them that believe. ^; Tho' satan will seek the sheep to annoy ; The helpless and weak he ne'er shall de=troy ; Christ is their salvation, and strength l:e will give ; There's no condemnation to them that believe. 652. 148 th. Coxvper, Types of C'hrist.,.,Heb. iv. 2. 1 TSRAEL, in ancient days, -*- Not only had a view Of Sinai in a blaze, But learn'd the gospel too : The types and figures were a glass, In which they saw the Saviour's fa«e. Rr 633 TYPES OF CHRIST. 2 The paschal sacrifice, And blood-besprinkled door, Seen with enlighten'd eyes, And once apply *d with powV, Would teach the need of other blood. To reconcile an angry God. 3 The lamb, the dove, set forth His perfect innocence. Whose blood of matchless worth Should be the soul's defence ; For he who can for $in atone, Must have no failings of his own, 4 The scape-goat on his head The people's trespass bore, And, to the desert led, Was to be seen no more : In him our surety seem*d to say, •*' Behold I bear your sins away. Dipt in his fellow's blood, The living bird went free : The type, well understood, Expressed the sinner's plea — Describ'd a guilty soul enlarg'd, And by a Saviour's death discharg'cl* 6 Jesus, I love to trace Throughout the sacred page, The footsteps of thy grace. The same in ev'ry age ! O grant that I may faithful be To clearer light vouchsaf 'd to me * 633. 8. 7. Bi'Qithxvaifs Col. Fijpes of Christ, Paschal Lamb.,. ,Ue[}, ix. 1^* 1 T>ASCHAL Lamb, by God appointed, ^ All our sins on thee were laid : By almighty love anointed. Thou hast full atonement made9 UNION WITH CHRIST. 6^34. 2 All thy people are forgiven, Thro' the virtue of thy blood ! OpenM is the gate of heaven — Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail, enthron'd in glory, There forever to abide ; All the heav'nly hosts adore thee, Seated at thy Father's side, 4- There, for sinners, thou art pleading— There thou dost our place prepare -, 'Ever for us interceding, 'Till in glory we appear. 5 Glory, honor, pow'r, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive ; Loudest praises, without ceasing^ Meet it is for us to give, 6 When we join th' angelic spirits, In their sweetest, noblest lays, We will sing our Saviour's merits--— Gladly chaunt Immanuei's praise. 634. 8. 7. 4. R Col, ) Superabounding Grace, . 1 COV'REIGN grace o'er sin abounding, \ ^ Ransom'd souls the tidings swell, 'Tis a deep that knows no sounding ; | Who its breadth or length can teii 'i 'Tis an ocean /<' Without bottom or a shore. 2 Once in Christ, in Christ forever ; This the gospel-scheme declares ^ Death, nor hell, nor sin shall sever Jesus from his chosen heirs ^ Blest in Jesus, Members of his mystic frame. ^ Saints above, in full cortimunion, Shine unspotted with their head ; 635 VIEW OF HEAVEN. Yv^e can sing eternal union, Tho' in thorny paths we tread : One with Jesus His dear saints have ever been. 4 Here Manasseh joins with Mary, Full salvation tunes their tongues ; Here the blind, the halt, the weary, Join to sing the song of songs ; Shouting free grace Thro* the vast expanse of heaven. 635. L. M. DobelL Faitli^s View of Heaven. 1 Tyf THEN faith beholds the saints abofe, » V And hears their strains of Jesu's love ; I lain vv'ould fly to join their lays, And sing with them my Saviour's praise. 2 But can my soul such bliss obtnin, Whose guilt deseives eternal pain ? Can I expect his face to see Throughout a vast eternity t 3 Ifheav'ube mine, *tis all of grace, I'll praise hlai for the lov/est place; May I but reach within the door, My anxious soul desires no more. 4 * There, ye that love my Saviour, sit, There I with you w^puid fain have place, Among your thrones or at your feet. So I might see his lovely face.* 636. L. M. S Villag-e Worship, ACCEPT, O Lord, our songs of praise, Thou source of love, thou sinner's friend ; We bless thee for these means of grace, O may thy grace these means attend. Thou wilt not, gracious God, despise The humble dweilinr: where we meet ; VILLAGE WORSHIP. 637 Accept our grateful sacrifice, And make our meditation sweet. 3 Spirit divine, without thine aid, A Gabriel here might preach in vain ; Now be thine energies display'd , May evVy soul instruction gain. 4 Dear Saviour, we would make thee room ; To thee our ardent spirits pant ; Come, O Lord Jesus, quickly come. For thou alone art all we want. 637. L. M. Stennctt, Village Worship, Penitent Sinner.^.L'ake xv. 10, s'Z* 1 T^ZHENE'ER a sinner turns to God V V With contrite heart and flowing eyes. The happy news makes angels smile, And tell the joys above the skies. 2 Well may the church below rejoice, And echo back the heav'nly sound : •This soul was dead, but now's alive, This sheep was lost, but nov/ is found. S Glory to God on high be giv*n, For his unbounded love to men : Let saints below and saints above, In concert join their loud amen. 638. 8s. S . Village IVorship, 1 T^EAR Saviour, remember the word XJ On which thou hast caus'd us to rest : Thy promised kindness afford, To make our society blest, [2 Tho' poor is the place where we meet, This will not thy presence exclude ; in the barn, the work-shop, or street, Thou 'rt pleas'd to communicate good.] 3 Now let thy rich grace be display'd, To rescue some brand from the fire j Rr2 639 VILLAGE WORSHIP— VISION. Speak spiritual life to the dead, Aad grant the poor suppliantV. desire. 4 O help us in hearing thy word ; O teach us to praise and to pra}^ : All needful asr>istance allbrd, And send us rejoicing away. 639. 8. 7. 3Iadan\s Col. Villag-e ]/VorsIup,„,2 Cor. iii. IT, 18. [1 T OVE divine, all love excelling, -ft—' Joy of heav'n to earth come down : Fix in us thy humble dwelling—- All ihy faithful mercies crown.] "2 Jesus, thou art all compassion — Pure, unbounded love thou art >• Visit us with thy salvation— Enter ev'ry trembling heart ! [3 Come, thou holy, loving Spirit, Enter ev'ry troubled breast ; Let us all, in thee, inherit Peace, and joy, and holy rest. •i Take away the love of sinning — - Alpha and Omega be ; Es)d of faith, as its beginning. Set our souls at liberty.] :» Carry on thy new creation ; Happy, holy may we be ! I^rt us see our whole salvation Perfectly secur'd by thee. 3 Chang'd from glory into glory, 'Till in heav'n we take our place ; *TiU we cast our crowns before thee. Lost in wonder, love, and praise ! 640. L. M. Docldndg-e. 'Vision of dry Bo?7es,.,.Kztk. xxxvii. 3. 1 T OOKl down, O Lord, with pitying eye, -i-^-^ Sec Adam's race in ruin He ; WALKING WITH GOD. 641 Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground, And scatters slaughter'd heaps around. And can these mouldVing corpses live ? And can these perishM bones revive ? That, mighty God, to thee is known ! That vvond'rous work is all thine own. Thy ministers are sent in vain 'Lo prophecy upon the slain ; In vain they call, in vain they cry, 'Till thine almighty aid is nigh. But if thy spirit deign to breathe. Life spreads thro' all the realms of death f Day bones obey thy powVful voice ; They move.. ..they waken.,.. they rejoice. So when thy trumpet's awful sound, Shall shake the heav'ns, and rend the ground. Dead saints shall from their tombs arise, And spring to life beyond the skies. O'; 641. C. M. Cazvper, IVai/ihip- xvltli God,„.Gtn, v. 24. OR a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'niy frame ; A light to shine upon the road, That leads me to the Lamb. W^here is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view, ^ Of Jesus, and his word? What peaceful hoars I then enjoy'd ! How sweet their mem'ry still ! But they have left an aching vaid> The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return^. Sweet messenger of rest ; I hate the sins, that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 642 WANTS— WARFARE, 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be ; Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road, That leads me to the Lamb. 642. L. M. Cennick* Believer^s Wants, . 1 T WANT, dear Lord, my wants Ipo know ; -* I want in faith and hope to grow : I want thyself — this favor grant. And thou hast granted all I want. 643. 83, Beckys Col altered. My God shall supply all your need„,*Vh\\, 5v. If. 1 T^HO* boundless your wants may appear, X Tho' sorrow and pain vou may feci ; Yet do not, ah ! do not despair. But rest on the Lord and be still. 2 The Lord thro' the desert shall lead, And hold up your steps as you go : My God shall supply all your need, And riches of glory besto'^v. 3 No more let impatience then move Your murmuring lips to complain ; For he, who is wisdom and love, Will not send a trial in vain. 4 From him ev'ry good doth proceed. And still he hath blessings in store ; My God shall supply all your need, And you shall his goodness adore. 644. C. IVL Necdham. lFarf(ire.,.,Em, vi. 11 — ^7* t QTAND up, ye saints, and boldly march ^ Against your" mighty foes ; ™ WARFARE. 644 Your Jesus fouglit the hosts of hell, And conquered when he rose, 2 Put on the armour of the Lord, With truth gird up your loins ; No earthly armour e^er so bright, With such a lustre shines. 3 In vain the prince of darkness strives To give a mortal v»'0und ; Quench'd by the shield of faith, his darts Fall harmless to the ground. 4 Stand fast in evVy evil day. Stand, and your foes defy ; Victorious faith shall gain the field. And all your foes shall fly. 5 Fear not, your leader has subdued The pov/'rs of death and hell ; Dying, he conquered all his foes, And triumphed v/hen he fell, 6 From heav'n see Jesus holds to view A bright, immortal crown ; Fight on, for this shall grace your brow, Whene'er your warfare's done, 644. Second Part. C. M. Doddridge. Christian Warrior animated and crowned.„,'Kt\\ ii. 10. 1 TJARK! 'tis our heav'nly Leader^s voice ^ -*• From his triumphant seat; 'Midst all the wars* tumultuous noise, How pow'rful and how sweet ! 2 " Fight on, my faithful band," he cries, " Nor fear the mortal blow ; ^' Who first in such a warfare dies, *^ Shall speediest vict'ry know. r3 *' I have my days of combat known, *^ And in the dust was laid ; '-' But thence I mounted to my throne, ''• And glory crowns my head. 645 WATCHFULNESS. 4 " That throne, that glory, you shall share : ** My hands the crown shall give : ** And vou the sparkling honors wear, *' While God himself shall live/* 5 Lord, tis 'enough j our souls are fir'd With courage and with love : Vain are the assaults of earth and hell, Our hopes are fixt above.] 645. C. M. T- . lie shall overcome at the /(fl5^...Gen. xlix. 19. 1 f^ RE AT God, thy holy name we praise, ^-^ For all thy mercies past ; Tho' foes impede us in thy ways, We shall o*ercome at last. 2 Should all th' envenom'd troops of hell Unite our hope to blast ; In Christ 'tis fix'd, this truth we tell^ We shall o'ercome at last. 3 Tho' gloomy death alarm our fears. And us in darkness cast j Yet still Jehovah's word declares, We shall o'ercome at last. 4 Tho' unbelief, that cursed foe, Attempt to bind us fast; Christ will not let his pui*chase go, We shall o'ercome at last. 5 Jesus, our captain, leads us on, 'Till Jordan's streams are past; And when we reach our heav'nly honoe. We'll sing — o'ercome at last. 646. S. M. Heath, Watch and pray., „M2i[.U xxvi. 41. t A yf Y soul, be on thy guard, JLVX Ten thousand foes arise j WEEPING. 64r And hosts of sins are pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies, O watch, and fight, and pray, The battle ne'er give o'er ; Renew it boldly ev'ry day. And help divine implore. Ne'er think the vict'ry won, Nor once at ease sit down : Thy arduous work will not be done, 'Till thou hast got thy crown. Fight on, my soul, 'till death Shall bring thee to thy God ; He'll take thee, at thy parting breat^i, Up to his blest abode. 64f. L. M. Scott. On the loss of Friends, THE God of love will sure indulge The flowing tear, the heaving sigh, When righteous persons fall around — When tender friends and kindred die. Yet not one anxious, murm'ring thought •Should with our mourning passions blend j Nor would our bleeding hearts forget Th' almighty, ever-living friend. Beneath a num'rous train of ills. Our feeble flesh and heart may fail ; Yet shall our hope in thee, our God, O'er ty'xy gloomy fear prevail. Parent and husband, guard and guide, Thou art each tender name in one ; On thee we cast our ev'ry care. And comfort seek from thee alone. ■ Our Father God, to thee we look. Our rock, our portion, and our friend i And on thy cov'nant-love and truth *' ^"i Our sinking soub shall still depend* -A 648 WEEPING. 648. C. M. Hegingbothom, alter ecL jfesus weeping over jfer:i'saiern,...'Luke xix. 41. ' ^ A ^ Christ approach'd Jerusalem, -iTX And near that city stood. His eyes beheld her guilty v/alls, And wept a sacred fiood, 2 And can my eyes, without a te^r, A weeping Saviour see ? Shall I not weep his groans to hear, Who groan'd and dy'd for me ? r^ Blest Jesus, let those tears of thine Subdue each stubborn foe ; Come, (ill my heart with love divine^ And bid my sorrows flow. [4 But vain will all ir.y sorrows prove To wash away my sin ; Thy blood, dear Lord, and thine alone. Can make my conscience clean.] 649. C. M. Beddome ^ Medley, iVhy cveepe^t thou .^....John xx. 13, 15. 1 T "t THY, O rny soul, why wecpest thoa ' V V Tell me from whence arise Those briny tears which often flow, Those groans which pierce the skies. ^ Is sin the cause of thy complaint ? Or the chastising rod ? Dost thou an evil heart lament, And mourn an absent God I :l Dear Lord, it is for thee alone, I weep, and seek, and pray ; O take from me this heart of stonCj And chase my fears away. 4 Fain would I weep for nought but sin. And after none but thee : O let me from this time begin. And such a weeper be. WITNESS OF HEAVEN— WORKS. 650 650. -L. M. Srva'nu Confidence of Heaven.,,. Titus iii. 7. 1 AND may I hope, that when no more -^^ My pulse shall beat with life below, I shall the God of grace adore, And all the bliss of glory know ? 2 I, who deserve no place but hell, No portion but devouring fire, Shal'. I with Christ, my Saviour, dwell, Possess'd of all 1 now desire ? .3 Will Jesus own a wretch like me ^ And tell to saints and angels round, That when he suffer'd on the tree. My sins augmented ev'ry wound ? 4 He will ! — I read it in his word. And in my heart the witness feci ; I shall be with, and like my Lord, Tho* sin oppose, in league with helL 5 I shall be with him, when he comes Triumphant down the pathless skies ; And when his voice breaks up the to;nb^, Among his children I shall rise. 651. G. M. Brown, IVorh vain, as to merit„„Mic, vi. 6^-8^ 1 T_JOW shall I come before the Lord, -»^ -*• Or bow before his throne ? Or how procure his kind regard ! Or for my guilt ir;tone ? g Shall altars flame, and victims bleed j And spicy fumes ascend f Will these my earnest wish succeed. And make my God my friend ? 3 Should thousand rams in flames expire^ Would these his favour buy ? Or oil, that should, for holy fire, Ten thousand streams supply ? Ss 652 WORLD. 4- With trembling hands, and bleeding heart, Should I m}' offspring slay ; Would this a cheerful hope impart, Or purge my guilt away ? 5 Ah ! no, my soul, 'twere fruitless all ; Such victims bleed in vain ; No fatlings, from the field or stall. Such favor can obtain ! G None, but a dying Saviour's blood, Can all thy guilt remove ; This plead, my soul, before thy God, And sing redeeming love. 652. C. M. Steele. Vanities of the ?Fbr/ EGONE, ye gilded vanities, -^ I seek substantial good : To real bliss my wishes rise.... The favor of my God. 2 Thy smiles immortal joys impart, Heav'n dawns in evVy ray ; One glimpse of thee will cheer my heart, And turn my night to day. v> Not all the good which earth bestows, Can fill the craving mind : Its highest joys have mingled v>'ocs, And leave a sting behind. 4 Should boundless wealth increase my store, ' Can wealth my cares beguile ? I should be wretched still, and poor, Without ihy blissful smile. [5 Let the sweet liope that thou art mine, My life and death attend ; Thy presence thro' my journey shinCj And crown my journey's tncu] 6 Grant, O my Fatlier, and my God^ 1 his sweet, lliis one request. WORLD. 653 Be thou my guide to thine abode, And mine eternal rest. 653. C. M. Needham. The rich Fool surprisecl„»'h\ji^Q xii. 16 — 22- 1 "p\ ELUDED souls, who think to grasp -Ly A solid bliss below ! Bliss ! the fair flow'r of paradise, On earth can never grow. 2 See how the foolish wretch is pleas'd., T* increase his worldly store ; Too narrow now he find his barns, And covets room for more. 3 " What shall I do ?*' distrest, he cries i *' This scheme will I pursue ; "My scanty barns shall now come down-«> **rii build them large and nev/, 4 " Here will I lay my fruits, and bid '*" My soul enjoy her ease ; '* Eat, drink, be glad, my lasting store " Shall yield what joys I please.'* 5 Scarce had he spoke, when lo ! from hcav'n Th' Almighty made reply ; '^ Thou fool, for whom dosi: thou provide, *'• Since thou this night shalt die 1" 6 Teach me, my God, that earthly joys Are but an empty dream ; And let me find my all of bliss In thee, the good Supreme. 6J4. C. M. Broxvu, Worth of a Soul.„.M'^irk viii. SO, 1 T 7AIN world, thy cheating arts give o'er, - V Thine offers I despise : In vain thou spread'st thy tempting store, To catch ray wand'ring eyes. 2 Bribe me no more with glitt'ring toys, To catch my soul away ; 655 WORLD. Nor seek, by such delusive joys, To tempt my feet astray. 3 I cannot part with gold for dross, Nor solid good for show ! Nor drink your bliss, to mourn my loss In everlasting woe ! 4- Vain v/orld, thy weak attempts forbear j I all thy charms defy ; And rate my precious soul too dear. For all thy wealth to buy. 655. S. M. Shoveller. What shall a Man profit, £sPc...Mark viii. S&^ 3^ 1 "T X rHAT does the worldling gaia V V By all his vain pursuits t His very pleasure gives him pain, And mis'ry are its fruits. 2 What anxious cares corrode The mind intent on wealth ; His mammon oft becomes a load, Which robs him of his health. ?i Does he his end attain, And in full affluence roll ? What does the sordid creature gain, When God demands his soul I 4 His spirit still must live, Which justice will demand ! What would the impious wretch now give, To wrest it from his hand ? 5 ]My soul to heav'n aspire, And seek thine all in God ; Nor e'er pollute thy pure desire, By trifles on the road. 6 He does my soul now bless, Widi his enriching grace ; But O what wealth shall I possess. When I behold his fice ! . WORLD, 656 7 These riches of his grace Will then to glory rise, When I have run my earthly race, And gain'd th' immortal prize. 656. 10s. Brainard, JVorld'^s Farezvel.... Job vii. 16. [adieu; 1 T^AREWEL, vain world, your charms I bid J- My Saviour taught me to abandon you j Your smiles may gratify a carnal mind, But not a soul for heav'nly joys design'd. 2 Forbear t* entice» cease now my soul to call — 'Tis fixt thro' grace.. ..my God shall be my all j While thus my soul does heavenly glories view, Your beauties fade, my heart's no room for you. [3 Earth can no comfort to n^y soul afford, While I possess my Saviour and my Lord ; He, my dear God, shall freely have my heart, Nor shall he evermore from thence depart.] 657. 8. 8. 6. Harrison* Private Retirementt..JVGrld renounced^ T^< LL me no more of earthly toys, Of sinful mirth and carnal joys, (The things I iov'd before :) Let me but view my Savlour^s face, And feel his animating grace, And I desire no more. 2 Tell me no more of praise and wealth, Of careless ease and blooming health, For they have ail their snares : Let me but know my sins forgiv'n. And see my name enroU'd ip heav'n, And I am free from cares. 3 Tell me no more of lofty t^w'rs, Delightful gardens, fragrant bow'rs, .. For thes2 are trifling things : S s 2 6^0 YOUTH. 660. CM. Doddridge. Touth invited to love Christ, ..,Pi'ov. viii. 17. 1 "V/^-K hearts, with youthful vigor warm, J- In smiling crowds, draw near j And turn from ev'ry mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high, Stoops to converse with you ; And lays his radiant glories by, Your friendship to pursue. 3 " The soul that longs to see my face, " Is sure my love to gain ; " And those that early seek my grace, '^ Shall never seek in vain." 4 What object, Lord, my soul should move, If once compar'd with thee f What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see ? 5 Away, ye false, delusive toys. Vain tempters of the mind ! 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, And here true bliss I find. C61. CM. Steele, Funeral of a young Person* 1 "Tl[ THEN blooming youth is snatch'd away, V V By death's resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay. Which pity must dem.and. 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, Oh ! may this truth, imprest With awful powV — •'* I loo must die P Sink deep in evVy breast. . 3 Let this vain world engage no more : Behold the gaping tomlj .' It bids us seize the present hour j To-morrow death may come. OLD AGE. 662 4 The voice of this alarming scene May ev'ry heart obey : Nor be the heav'nly warning vain, Which calls to watch and pray. -5 Oh ! let us fly.... to Jesus fly, Whose pow'rfui arm can save i Then shall our hopes ascend on higli, And triumph o'er the grave, 6 Great God ! thy sov'reign grace impart, With cleansing, healing pow'r ; This only can prepare the heart For death's surprising hoar. 662. L. M. Wcsky. Old Age4 1 TN age and feebkness extreme, A Who shall a helpless worm redeem ? ' 'Tis only Jesus, by his bloovd, Can raise a sinking soul to God.* 2 Jesus ! my only hope thou art, Strength of my failing flesh and heart,, O could I catch a smile from thee, And drop into eternity. 663. C. M. B. William's Col Old J^^,... Isaiah xlvi. 4. 1 A/f Y flyi^'g years, time urges on j -LVX What's mortal must decay ; My friends — my youth's companions gone. Can I expect to stay ? 2 Can I exemption plead, when death Projects his awful dart? Can med'cine then prolong my breath ? Or virtue shield my heart? 3 Oh ! no — then smooth, O Lord, the hour j On thee my hope depends : Support me with almighty pov»'r. While dust to dust descends. 664 2ACCHEUS. 4 Then shall my soul, O gracious God ! (While angels guard the way), With rapture haste to thine abode, To dwell in .endless day. 5 Thro' heav'n, howe'er remote the bound, Thy love I'll then proclaim : And join the choir of saints that sound Their great Redeemer's name. 664. 148 th. Nezvton, Zacchei:s*„A^vikQ. xix. 1 — 6. 1 '7 ACCHEUS climM the tree, ZLi And thought himself unknown ^ But how surpris*d was he, When Jesus cali'd him down? The Lord beheld him, tho* conceal'd, And ^y a word his pow'r reveal'd. 2 Wonder and joy at once Were painted on his face ; '^ Does he my name pronounce, *' And does he know my case ? " Will Jesus deign with me to dine ? *' Lord, I, with all I have, are thine." -3 Thus when the gospel's preach'd, And sinners come to hear, The hearts of some are reachM Before they are aware ; The word directly speaks to them, And seems to point them out by name. 4 'Tis curiosity Oft brings them in the way, Only the man to see. And hear what he can say ; But how the sinner starts to find The preacher knows his inmost mind. 5 His long-forgotten faults Arc brought again to view, ZION. 6^5 And a]I his secret thoughts Reveal'd in public too : Tho* compass'd with a crowd about, The searching word has found him out. 6 While thus distressing pain And sorrow fill his heart, He hears a voice again, That bids his fears depart ; Then, like Zaccheus, he is blest. And Jesus deigns to be his guest. 665. L. M. Missionary CoL Zwn^s Increase prayed for.., .lsve are to Canaan bounds X Our jcuiney lies along this road; This wilderness we travel round, To reach the city of our God. % A few more days, or weeks, or years In this dark desert to complain ; A few more sighs, a fesv more tears. And we shall bid adieu to pain. eer. L. JNI. Neivton. Zion's Traveller. 1 A ,S when the weary tra^•'ller gains -^"^ The height of some o'erlooking hill, His heart revives, if, cross the plains, He eyes his home, tho* distant still. ?^ Thus, when the christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies ; The sight his fainting strength renews. And wings his speed to reach the prize. 3 'Tis there with Jesus he's to dwell, To spend an everlasting day : There shall he bid his cares farev/el, For he shall wipe his tears away. 668. 8. 7. 4. Bristol Col Zion*s Increase prayed for,.„'Psa\m x\\\ 3. 2 f^ IRD thy sword on, mighty Saviour * *^ ISlake the word of truth thy care ? Prosper in thy course triumphant. All success attend thy war,' Gracious Victor, Bring thy trophies from afar. 3 !Maiest}^ combined with meekness, Righteousness and peace unite, To ensure thy blessed conquest. Take possession of thy right . ZrON. 669 Ride, victorious, Deck*d in robes of purest light. Blest are all that touch thy sceptre- Blest are all that own thy reign ; Freed from sin, that worst of tyrants— Rescu'd from its galling chain : Saints and angels, All who know thee bless thy reign. 669. 148th. Needham. Going to Clinrch.,»»Vs?L\v[\ cxxii. TX /hat joy possess'd my hearty V V What transport did I it^\. To hear my pious friends Express their ho^y zeal ! To Zion's hill let us repair, To pay our vows and worship there ? With willing feet we'll go; Within her gates we'll stand ; Zion, thy courts we love, The glory of our land ; In our esteem thy buildings are Divinely rich, divinely fair. How pleasant 'tis to see The thronging tribes ascend! With holy longings there The sacred hours to spend ; Where God records his gracious name^ His saints may lay their humble claim* Here David's greater Son, Maintains his royal throne ; The King of righteousness Here makes his glories known ; To earth he came from realms above, To rule the world with truth and love* For Zion's peace, ye saints, Your fervent pray'rs unite ; Tt ^)20- ZION—DISMiSSIONS. Be this your ^vork by day-r- Your pleasure this by night : Zion, thy sons which love thee best, ShaM in thy peace be greatly blest. 6 For our dear brethren's sake, Zion, we wish thee peace ; Prosper, O prosper long, And may thy sons increase ; We seek thy good, we love the road Which leads us to God's blest abode ! ero. 5. 8. 9. Toplaclij. ZwrCs Praise, i 'THIS pleasant to sing •^ The sweet praise of our King^ As here in the valley we move ; 'Twill be pleasanter still, When we stand on the hill, And give thanks to our Saviour abovco DIsil^IGNS, 671. L. M. Barnard. At parting, Farezucll., „Acis xv'nu 21. 1 f\ ! HAPPY day, when saints shall meet V^^ To part no more — the thought is swieei; No nioi e to feci the rending smart, Oft felt below, when chvisti^ms part, 2 O happy place I still must say, Where all but love is done away; AM cause of parting there is pastj Their social feast will ever last. cv Such union here is sought in vain, As there, in ev'ry heart, w ill reign » rhere separations can't compel '1 he sainxs to bid the sad farewel. 4 On earth, when friends together meet. And find the passing moments sweet; Time's rapid motions soon compel. With grief to say — dear friends, farewel. DISMISSIONS. '^2 5 The shepherd feels the smarting shock, Of parting from his v/eeping flock; His feelings for them, none can tell, When forc'd to say~my friends, farewel. 6 The happy season soon will come. When saints shall meet in heav'n, their home j Eternally with Christ to d^vell. Nor ever hear the sound, fareweU 672. L. INI. Ii^arL Pra'^er at parting* 1 "p\ISlVIISS^us with thy blessing, Lord, JL/ Kelp us to feed upon thy word ; All that has been amiss, forgive. And let thy truth within us live. 2 Tho* we are guilty, thou art good ; Wash all our works in Jesu's blood ; Give ev'ry fetter'd soul release, And bid us ail depart in peace. 673. L. M. Navtcn, Peace of G3d..,^hS\. iv. 7. 1 THHE peace which God alone reveals, -fl- And by his word of grace imparts, Which only the believer feels, Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts : 3- And may the holy Three in One, The Father, Word, and Comforter, Pour an abundant blessing down On ev'ry soul assembled here. 674. C. M. Gibbons. Prayer for SanctiJicatio72. .».Heb, xiii. 20, 21. 1 TVT^W may the God of peace and love, -^^ Who, from th' imprisoning grave, Restor'd the shepherd of the sheep, Omnipotent to save ; 2 Thro' the rich merits of that blood, V^hich he on CalvVy spilt, 67S DISMISSIONS. To make th' eternal covenant sure, On which our hopes are built 5 3 Perfect our souls in evVy grace, T' accomplish all his will ; And all that's pleasing in hh sight, Inspire us to fulfil ! 4 For the great Mediator's sake, We ev'ry blessing pray ; "With glory let his name be crown'd. Thro* heav'n's eternal day ! 675. C. M. Miller. Church Umon,„*Co\, ii. 2. i /^UR souls, by love together knit, V^ Cemented, mixt in one, One hope, one heart, one mind, one voice, 'Tis heav'n on earth begun. :Z Our hearts have burn'd, while Jesus spake, And glow'd with sacred fire ; He stoop'd, and talk'd, and fed, and blestj And fill'd th' enlarg'd desire. Chorus, L. M. " A Saviour !" let creation sing ! *' A Saviour !*' let all heaven ring ! He's God with us, we feel him ours, His fulness on our souls he pours, *Tis almost done, *tis almost o'er, "^ We're joining them who *re gone before, > We then shall meet to part no more. J 3 The little cloud increases still, The heavens are big with rain ; We haste to catch the teeming show'r, And all its moisture drain. 4 A rill, a stream, a torrent flows ! But pour a mighty flood ; Oh ! sweep the nations, shake the earth, 'Till all proclaim thee God. Cho. " A Saviour," &c. DOXOLOGIES. 5 And when thou mak'st thy jewels up, And set'st thy starry crown; "When ali thy sparkling' gems shall shim:, Proclaini'd by thee thine own ; 6 !May we, a little band of love, Be sinners, sav'd by grace ; From glor)' unto glory chang'd, Behold thee face to face ! 676. C. M. Cennick, Praise to the /^7/23 ...Psalm cxv. 1, 1 ^^TOT unto us, but thee alone, 1^ Blest Lair b, be glory giv'n j Here shall thy praises be begun, And carried on in heav'n. - 'Till v/e the veil of flesh lay down. Accept our weaker lays ; And when we reach thy blissful throne, We'll give thee nobler pra''se. 677. S. M. liammrrrJ. Praise to the Lamb.,.,Re\\ xv. S. 1 A WAKE, and sing the song -tA. Of Mo3es and the Lamb ; Wake, evVy heart, and evVy tongue^ To praise the Saviour's name. 2 Sing of his dying love, Sing of his rising povt-'r ; Sing how he intercedes above, For those whose sins he bore, > Sing on your heav'nly way, Ye ransom'd sinners, sing ; Sing on rejoicing, evVy day. In Christ, th* exalted King. A Soon shall your raptur'd tongue His endless praise proclaim j And sweeter voices tune the. song Ot" Moses and the Lair.b. Tt2 678 DISMISSIONS. 1. M. Gnjj Dismission, ers. S. M. Gnjfin's SeL X /^NCE more, before we part, ^-^ Great God, attend our pray'r ; And seal the gospel on the heart Of evVy person here. 2 And if we meet no more, On Zion*s holy ground ; O may we reach that blissful shore. Where all thy saints are bound. 679. 6s. Haxvker*s Col, New Dismission, 1 /^NCE more, before we part, V^ Bless the Kedeemer's name j Let ev*ry tongue and heart, Praise and adore the same. Chorus, Jesus, the sinner's friend, Him whom our souls adore ; His praises have no end : Praise him for evermore. 2 Lord, in thy grace we came, That blessing still impart \ "We meet in Jesu's name, In Jesu's name we part. 3 Still on thy holy word We'd live, and feed, and grow— Go on to know the Lord, And practise what we know. 4 Here, Lord, we came to live, And in thy truth increase ; All that's amiss forgive. And send us home in peace, [o Now, Lord, before we part. Help us to bless thy name ; May every tongue and heart Praise and adore the same.] DISMISSIONS. 680 680. 7s. Newton, At parting..,. ^Qis xx. 32. 1 XrOR a season cali'd to part, J? Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present friend. 3 Jesus, hear our humble pray'r ; Tender Shepherd of thy sheep ; Let thy mercy and thy care All our souls in safety keep. 3 In thy strength may we be strong j Sweeten ev'ry cross and pain ; Give us, if we live, ere long Here to meet in peace again, [4 Then if thou thy help afford, Ebenezers shall be rear'd ; And our souls shall praise the Lord, Who cur poor petitions heard.] 681. 8s. Hart, God an unchangeable Friend., .,Fs2i\m xlviii. 14« 1 'T^HIS God is the God we adore, -*" Our faithful, unchangeable friend ; Whose love is as large as his pow'r, And neither knows measure nor end. 2 'Tis Jesus, the first and the last. Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home i We'll praise him for all that is past, And trust him for all that's to come. 682. 1 04 th. Hammond. God an tinchangeable friend.. „Ps^\v() xxx. 4, 5^ 1 IF Jesus is ours, we have a true friend, -■' His goodness endures the same to the end ;; Our comforts may vary, our frames may decline. We cannot miscarry, our aid is divine. 2 Tho' God may delay to shew us his light. And heaviness may endure for a night ; GS3 DISMISSIONS. Yet joy in the morning shall surely abound , • No shadow of turning in Jesus is found. 683. .104th. BhdarCs CoL Frahe to the Saviour. 1 f~\ WHAT shall I do, my Saviour to praise ? V^ So faithful and true, so plenteous in grace ; So strong to deliver, so good to redeem The weakest believer, that hangs upon him ! 3 Hov/ happy the man, whose heart is set free ! The people who can be jo}ful in thee; Their joy is to walk in the light of thy face. And still they are talking of Jesus's grace, 3 Their daily delight v/ill be in thy name ; They shall, as their right, thy righteousness claim ; Thy righteousness wearing, and cleans'd by thy blood, Bold shall they appear in the presence of God. 684. 14Sth. Nc-wton* At parting, '"T^O thee our wants are known, -«• From thee are all our powVs : Accept what is thine own, And pardon what is ours ; Our praises Lord, and pray*rs receive, And to thy word a blessing give. 685. 8. 7, Newton, At parting, ».2 Cor. xiii. 14. t 11 T AY the grace of Christ, our Saviour, -LVA And the Fithrr's boundless love, "^A'^ith the holy Spirit's 'avour, Rest upon us irom above. 3 Thus may we rJ>!(j..^ in union, With each other and the Lord : And possess, in sweet communion^ Joys which earth cannot afford. DISMISSIONS. 686 686. 8. 7. Deacon's Col, Nexv Dismissions. 1 T ORD, dismiss us with thy blessings X-i Bid us all depart in peace ; Still on gospel manna feeding, Pure, seraphic joys increase. 2 Fill each breast with consolation j Up to thee our voices raise ; When we reach thy blissful station, Then we'll give thee nobler praise* Chorus, And sing hallelujah To God and the Lamb, For ever, and ever, Hallelujah, Amen. 687. 8. 7. 4, Taylor* s CoL At parting, 1 T ORD, vouchsafe to us thy blessing ; -■— i Fill our hearts with joy and peace j Let us now, thy love possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace : O refresh us ! Travelling thro' this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound ; May the fruits of thy salvation. In our hearts and lives abound. 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 heav'n, Glad the summons to obey : May we ever Reign with Christ in endless day. 6^B 130XOLOGIE6. 688. L. M. Kenn, PRAISE God, from whom ali blesshigs JioWf Praise him all creatures here below, Praise him above, ye heav*nly host, Praise Father, Sen, and holy Ghos:. 689. L. M. Dorringion* GREAT, everlasting God, to thee, In essence OnQ^ in persons Thred ; May ail thy works their tributes bring. And evVy age thy glory sing. 690. L. M. Dixon's Psalmodtjt HOLY, holy, holy, Lord God, All things declare thy Majesty : Angels and men aloud do cry, Glory to thee, O Lord, most high. 691. L. M. Ancn» ■13R AISE God the Father, and the Son, J*- And God the Spirit, Three in One : Ye hosts above, his praise proclaim, And ev*ry creature say, amen. 692. C. IM. Wallhu TO God the Father, God the Son, Your grateful voices raise ; And God the Spirit, Three in One. Give an immortal praisfe. • 693. C. M. Hod^on\s Col. TO Father, Son, and holy Ghost, The God whom we adore. Be everlasting honors paid, Henceforth, for evermore. G94. C. IVI. Maxxvell. ALL glory to th' Eternal Three, And undivided One ; To Father, Son, and Spirit be Coequal honors done. DOXOLOGIES. m 695. S. M. Hur.iphry's CcL i WJ^ h\z?>s the Father's name, V V Who chose us in his love ; To God the Son we give the same. Our Advocate above. 2 The Spirit, too, we bless, And raise his honors high, Who conquers by his sov*reign grac^.^ And brings us strangers nigh, 696. S. INI. Maxwell, *T^O the Etemal Three, -*- In will and essence One j To Father, Son, and Spirit be Coequal honors done. 69r. rs. MeacPs CoU SING we to our God above. Praise eternal as his love : Praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Father, Son, and holy Ghost. 698, S. 6. 8. Boden's Col. - 1 nrO God, who chose us in his Son^ Ere time its course began ; To Chriiit, v/ho left his radiant throuc^ And dy'd for wretched man j To God the Spirit, who applies The Lamb's atoning sacrince — - 2 To the Eternal, equal Three, The undivided One, i.et saints and angels both a^ree To give the praise alone ; In earth, in heav'n, by all ador'd.«.«. The holy, holy, holy Lord. 699. 148th. Ucajoyr'G CcL O God the Father's thront. Your highest honors rp.ise 5 Glory to God the Son, lo God the Spirit, prais€ * 1 700 DOXOLOGIES— CHORUSSES. Wuh all our pow'rs, eternal King, "i'hy name we sing, nhile faith adores. 700. 8. 8. 6. Bart. YE saints of God, }our voices raise, And sing th' eternal Father's praise, And glorify the Son : Give glory to the ho's Ghost, Ad(5 join with all th' angelic host, 1 o bless the great 'I'hree-One. 701. 10s. Brown. TO Father, Son, and Spirit, ever blest, Eternal praise and worship be addrest; From age to age, ye saints, his name adore. And spread his fame,'tiU time shall be no more, CHORUSSES: 1. L. M. Faxvcett. GREAT God, thy waiting servants bless^ And crown thy gospel with success* 2. L. M. Swain, YE saints, proi laiin, in joyful strains, Jesus, the king of glory, reigns. 3. L. M. Swain. SHOUT for the Lord the Saviour's comev Let all the nations make him room. p T 4. L. M. Sxvain. RAISE ye the Lord, the Saviour praise, riosanna to the God of grace. 5. L. M. Wesley. \V immortal God for rac hath dy'dj My Lord, my Love was crucifi'd. G. L. M. Swam* O him that lives, but once was slaip, Jic honor, pow'r, and prnise, Amen. CHORUSSES. ^ ^ L. M. Anon, LET s"cts, and names, and parties fall, Ai.d Jesus Christ be all in all. 8. L. M. Whitfield's CoL PRAISE ye the Lord, hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord, hallelujah, HallcVujah, halleiujah, Halleiivjah, praise ye the Lord. 9. C. M. Stennetu TO Christ ihe Lord, let ev'ry tonguiej' A grateful off 'ring bring : When he's the subject of the song Who can refuse to sing ? 10. S. M. Dobi4L O Praise the Lord, ye saints^ And hymns of glory sing ; lie will redress your long complaint^,, And swift deliv'rance bring. 11. S. M. FawcetU O'TIS a sweet employ, To join in worship here; Bat when in heav'n, how great the joy, To see each other there ! 12» 7s. Barnard's Coh SAINTS, with joy lift up your i^y&s ; See, your Saviour mounts the skies ; Stop, ye seraphs, drop the wing. Lend your harps, and help to sing. 13. 7s. Sandiland^s CoL GLORY be to God above, hal. Praise him for his boundless love ; haL Who on high his Son has rais'd, halt Let his name be ever prais'd. hal. U eiiORUSSES. U. S. 7. McScy. ' GLORY, honor, praise, and pow%', To the Lamb be ever paid : Let new blessings ev'ry hour Rest on his adored head. 15. 8. 4. 7. SymoncPs Col. GLORY, honor, praise and power Be unto the Lamb forever; Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise the Lordf INDEX. A Hymn AARON", his sacrifice ty. pical of Christ's death 124 Abraham'' s God 236 Intercession for Sodonn 451 Prayer for Ishmael 465 Acceptance ,t\\ro\xf;\i Christ done 21, 124, 174—176 Access to God bv Christ alone 651 Accursed tree 56 Actiiiity in religion 505, 646 Adavi, first and second v* v. 49 Admission into church fel- lowship 413, 414, 552, 553 Adoption, 160, 161, 272, 277 Affliction, pleading with God under it 162, 163 Sanctified 278, 603, 604, 625 627 Sweet 164—166, 257 Agonies of Christ in the garden S07, v. v. 566 Agur''s prayer 167 Mann of fire 304 All, in All, Christ the be- liever's 55 — 57, 86 in Christ 154, 207, 320 In God 655, 656 Auicn V. ix. Zo2, v. vi. 587 V. vi. 435 A.natbema Maranatha 168 Anvels, appearing to the shepherds 28—30, 32, 33 Fallen, passed by 31 Jesiis, seen of 130 Joy in sinners' conver- sion 284, 637 Ministering to Christ and Saints 169 Their reply to the wo- men 49 Anger 170 4'nti-Cbrist^5 fall predicted 425 Apostacy Deprecate I Arky Noah's A7-7n of the Lord Ar-rnour, spiri u il Hvmn '400 563, 564 171, 172 G65 C44 Ascension of Chr'st 49 — 53 Ask, what shall I give thee 530 531 What thou wilt In Je- sus's name v. iv. 23 Association 3, 208—216 312—317, 385—387—405 _407— 415, 416, 437, 513 555, 615 Assurance 173, 233, 650 Atoneineiit oi Chr\sx 151,174 — 177, 219, 633 Autumn 5fc4 Av:akeiied sinner 229, 231 B BABYLON'S fall pre- dicted 178, 4^9 Backslider, his fall and re- covery 40 Invited to return 67, 590 Returned 179, 278, 437,488 637 Backslidings dreaded 563, 564 Baptisrn, Eunuch's 189 lufants' 180—187 Missionaries to house- holds 188 Barren church lamented 209 Fig. tree 622 Bajtinieus' prayer 190 Believing in Chri&t, the comforts of it 1 , 2, 226, 296, 364 In God 266, 294, 4^3 Beggat's prayer 192 Benefits by Christ'i. death 27 317, 52 ) BeH things 617 INDEX. Hymn JictLcsda's pool, 4th part, 118 192, 193 Not like Jesu's blood 76 .Bible 194—196 Indited by God ihe Spir- it 194 .Birth-day hymn 271 Of Christ 28—34, 570 £.'c:;ei.}ig requested of the word 507—510, 512, 513 515 Ulind man's prayer, 5th part 118, 190 Once, but now 1 see 197 B-cod of Christ, its value 75 76, 124, 219, 328, 364, 463 633 Of sprinkling 114 ^odiej of the saiilts, the care of God 294, 302 Boldiiesi in Glirist's cause 305 Bock of life 321, 532 Books opened 376 Boi'u again (see Conver- sion) 198 Brand plucked out of the fire 199 Br€thren,\ove to them 401, 675 Building on the rock 65, 74 Burdens- spiritual 201, 202, 626 C CALLING 8c gloriecatlon 569 Eilectual 203, 273 To the ministry 457, 458 Gahary 36—40, 45, 560—562 Canaan, heavenly 121, 2d part 236 View of it 248, 338 Way to it 150 Canaanites still in the land 598 Captives* liberty proclaim- 145 ed 524, 551 Cast down, but not destroy- ed 205 Yet hoj)ing 204—206, 262 Cuusts loo hard brought to the Lord 202 Cuenwhi.U law 632 Charity 217, 213, 395, 3S'6 Ilrmu Schools 395, 603—614 Children, given to God in baptism 80—187 Included in the covenant 490 Of God described 161 CLrist, Aaron 124 Adam the second v. v. 49 Advocate 21, 54, 92—94 V. ii. 116 All in All 55— 57, v.iii. 116 Ambassador of peace 110 Angel of the covenant 110 Ark 171, 172 Balmof Gilead 58, 117 Body of the Church 83 Branch of Jesse 570 Brazen serpent 59 Bread of life 60 Breaker 61 Bridegroom 62 Brightness of the Fa- ther's glory V. vi. 34 Brother v. iii. 55. v. ii. 116 V. iii. 528 Builder of the church 63, 615 Burden of the Song 100, 102 108, 390 Captain of salvation 535 Chief among ten thou- sand 370 Comforter 64 Concpieror 51 Consolation of Israel v. iii. 177 Corner stone 65 Counsellor 3d part 28, v. ii. 116 Crowned Lord of all 66 — 68' Desire of all nations 72 Desire of all saints 69 Door 70, 71 Chriit, eternal life 87 Example 170, 404 Excellency of 72, 286-' Father 3d part 28, v. ii. 116 Fore-runner 73 Foundation 74 lountaiu 75: 76, 364 mDEX. Hymn Cin'if. Friend 78, v.ii. 116 best 79, of sinners 77 Fulness of 133, 306 Gift cf God 80 Glory of the church 63 God with us 90 Governments of worlds on his shoulders v. ii. 3d part 28 Guest 81, 326 Guide 82 Head of the church 83. v. ii. 511 Healer 84 Hiding-place ^S Him 86, 87 Husband 62 Immanuel 88—90 Immutable 91 Intercessor 92—94, 471 Jesus 369,370, precious 97, 98, yet alive 48" King 100, King;, of kings V. i. 311 King of righteousness 109, of saints 99 Lamb, of God 101, 247 Lamb, praise to 102,390 676, ^77 Lamb, worihy is the 102 390 Leader v. v. 644 Life of the Soul 103- Light 104, 146 Living Stone 105, living Wav 152 Lord of all 66—68,88 Love 27, 405 Loving-kindness 106 Man, our peace " 107 Master v. ii. 511, v. vi. 553^ Mediator 67, 562 Melchisedec 108, 109 Jvlessenger of the cove- nant no Messiah 111 Islightv God 3d pan, 28 Morning S:ar 112 Needful (one dung) 113 Ifymn- Christ, offspring of David 137 Paschal Lamb 114, 632,633 Passover 114, 558, 632, 635 Peace our 107 Pearl of great price '15, lid- Physician of the soul 58, 117 Physician of the soul and body 118—120 Pilot ' 121, 122, 602 Plant of Renown 84. Priest, Great High 123, 176 Priesthood of 124 Prince of Peace 3d part 26 53 Pronhet, Priest & King V. i. 322, 492 Propitiator 174- 176 Ransom 125 Record 126 Redeemer \27, 130 Praise to 123, 129, 131 Refuge 152. Riciies of 133 Righteousness , Lord out 134 Rock 74, higher than I 136 V. iii. 347 Rock smitten 135 Rose of Sharon 138, 139 Saci*ifice our 124, 56* Samson 140 Saviour 141, 57^, 571, 683 Scape Goat 128, 632 Shepherd 70, 144, 25v>^ Good 142, Oi nnipoteni 143 Shlloh 591 Stone (cut out of, the mountain) V. iii. 426- Strong hold 145 Sun of Righteousness 104 146 Treasure V. iii. So 147 Tree of Life V. iv 153^ Truth V. iv 152 Unchangeable 148, v. iv. 603 6.'3.> Vine 149^ i Wav 152, good Old Way 1 1.51, high Way lo^i^-^ I Wbdoia 153, 15-i INDEX. Hymn (^rist, wonderful 3d part, 28 Cburcb, afflicted 208 Barren 209 Completed 535 Described 210 Formed 417, 418, 507 In a low condition 216 Increase pravedfor 213.214 216, 425—437, 665. 668 Latter-day glory 310, 315 421, 428 On earth &: heaven one 211 §oUcctions 217,218,395,396 For Sunday-schools 395 608—614 Communion with Christ 285 641 V/ith Gcd 481, 511 With saints 401, 555, 675 Gomplaint of hardness of heart 328, 329 Of inability to do good 352 Of inconstancy 327, 351 Of in-dvvelHng sin 598 Of ministers 518 Of unfruitfulness 622 Complete in Christ 272, 306 Salvation 176, 566 Condemnation, norie to them that believe 631 Confidence in God 288, 289 Of heaven 244, 248, 257 650 Conflict between flesh and spirit 219 Divided heart lamented 222 Conflict between sin and holiness 220, 221, 598 He. shall overcome at last 645 Conscience v. vi. 583 Contentment 532, 605, 657 Con'version, a work of sov- ereign grace 224, 225, 229 2,31,284 Of a sinner, or joy in heaven 284, 589, 637 Of Paul, behold he prav- eth ' 223 Hymn Conversion, of the Jailor 226 Of the Thief 227,411 Of Zacchens 228, 664 True convert 230 Convictio^i far sin 514 Convinced sinner encoura- ged Z55, 356, 362— J66 Courage 305, 344, o\5 Covenant between Father, Son, and Spirit 565 Children included in the 490 Everlasting 235 God 236 Love 234 Of grace 148,203,272,276 o'6, 565 Of works renounced 394 Rainbow of 171, 232 Stability of 233 Support in trouijle 629 Unchangeable 25 Creation 2, 10, 237, 238 607 And providence 497 Of man 237, 238 Cross of Christ 36 — 45 560—562 Taken up 96, 588 Crosses, prayer answered by them 624 Welcomed 625 Crown of glory promised 644 D JDJI^KNJLSS, hope in 342 1 1 /ily bread prayed for 200, 475 Deatib and eternity 593 And judgment 252 A sleep to saints 258, 470 Comfort in 25? laying saint to his soul 259 Farewell 246, 671 King of terrors v. iv. 245 Of a brotJier255, Friend 647 Of a minister 250 Of a saint and sinner 340 Of a sister 256 Of children 240—243 Of young persgns 244, 661 INDEX. Hymn j Deach, preparation for it desired v. viii. 239, v. vi. 242, 483 V. vi. 5S4 Saint, entering heaven 249 254 Saint, safety in death 121 Support in 253 Uncertain 245 Unknown world 239 Victory over death 251 Dcceitfuh-ess of sin 595 Decrees of God 260, 261 Deity of Shrist Sd part 28 V. vi. 34, 90, 91. 133 306, 542, 570 Dejected, yet hoping 262 Dc'/^j?, dangerous ' 583 Ddigkt in God's house 503 ^ 511, 669 In punlic worship 505 Delherames 263, 453 Despair, hope in 347, 348 Prevented 265 SintuI 123, 264 Devils believe and tremble 266 DiS7nissionllvnvAS 82, 671 637 Dives and Lazarus 340 Divided heart lam.ented 222 i)/v of Christ (seeDeity)35 Door, Christ knocking 81, 325 Doubting christian 267, 301 Doubts suppressed 288—296 Doxologies 159, 688—701 *Dry weather 580, 581 Duties and privileges 516 Difficulties thereof sur- mounted 373 E ^J7?Xr piety 612, 660 Rising, its pleasure 438 Rising, sabbath mornings 6-8 Rising, for public worship 543 Earthly things, their van- ity 652—657 ^artbquaie 268 Hymn Ebevezer v. Iv. 204, 269—271 V. vi. 344, V. ill. 630 Education of vouth 608—614 Election 234, 272—277, 569 Elijah fed by ravens 49w Eyicourage'inent (see invi- tation) To spread the gospel 312 425. 427, 437 To the weak in faith 301 347 To youth to seek Christ 660 Enemies love to them 404 Ephraivi's repentance 278 Eschol's grapes 243 Eternal life 279 Eternity 281, 620 Joyful and tremendous 280 Evening hymns 282—284, 550 And morning 285 Everlasting\o\ii 173, 203, 229 Eutychxts brought to life 284 Exaltation of Christ 52 Examtle of ancient saints 290, 291 Of Chnst 170, 40i Exhortation to saints 291, 422 To sinners 360,400, 517 599, 6CI FAITH, exploits of 290 Fainting 347 In Christ 292 In God 288, 289 Its author, and precious 295 Irs purity 26S Justihcation by 384» Of believers 136 Of devils 266 Reviving 174 — 176 Strong 233, 293 Struggling with unbelief 301 Triumph of 294 Victorious 296 View of ancient saints 291 V/eakness of it 346 Woman of Canaan 287 Fall of man lamented 219 And recovery 85, 234, 521 !Nt)EX. Hymn yall oi Babylon predicted 178 429 Family worship 300, 478 Famine 288, 289 Farevidl 246, 65e>, 671 Fast-day hymns 450, 451 Father, God a 345 Fatherless and widows helped 217, 218 J'ear dissipated 301,303 I will trust, &.C. 630 Not 302,631 Of death removed 254 Felix trembling 514 Fellovoship of the saints 401, 675 Wuh God 544,652 Fig-tree v. vi. 380, 620 Fire, alarm of 304 Flesh and spirit 219 Fo/lntving Christ 96, 373 The saints 538 Fool, the rich surprised 653 Forgiveness 462 i)esired 420, 463 God ready to forgive 264 Forms vain witliout reli- gion 377 Fortitude 305, 469 Frie7ids meeting and part- ing 671—687 Funeral (see Death) J?w?«r?j;^comnnttedfoGod 239 ^ 271, 499. 500 G it^T^X^ of the Spirit longed for 155, V. iv. 157 €arme?its of Chiist, able to heal 119 Gaziyig on the cross 40,45 Gethsemanc 307. v. v. 366 Glory of Christ the Medi- ator 67 i;of/AllinAll V. V. 533 Almighty 1 Being, 2, 607 Condescension 3 Creator 2, 10,257,^38,502 Decrees of 260, 261 Pominion of 4 Hymn God, eternal 4, 5, 3.1 1 Exaltation of 6 Faithful 7, 344 Father 160,301,303,345 Father, Friend, Guide V. V. 353 Goodness of 9 Greatness of 10 Helper, Counsellor, and Guide 513 Holiness of 12 Holiness 8c justice united 11 Ininiutable 13 Incomprehensible 14 infinite 311 Invisible v. iii. 24, 311 Justice and mercy united 11 Knowledge of 26 Light ^ 104 Long-sulTering of 600 Love of 15, 16 Love unchangeable 148,272 Majesty of 10, 12, 17 Mercvof 11,19,20 Mercies of 18, 419 Omnipotent 1 Omniscient 21, 22 Omr/i])resent 22 Our God 303 Precious 8 Poxver of 4, 10, 23, 473 Patience of 600 Reasoning with men 264,36p; Refuge 527 Sun 342 Spirit 24 Strength of 23 Tru^h of 7, 19 Unchangeable 25, 248, 681 Unerring wisdom 532 Wisdom of . 2$ Godhfado£CYy\^x (see De- ity of Christ) G<9c^/;Hfw,its fruits 290, 291, 294. Goodness of God in giving his Son 16, 356 Gc^pel feast; 212, 358, 359 Fir5L preached at Jeru- salem 313 INDEX. Hymn Gospel, £i-eenez5 o£ it 355,357 Go, preach my gospel 312,431 Harvest 315,423 Joyful sound 314 Jubilee 524,. 551 Kingdom come 31 6 Ivlessage 617 Net 504 Spread of it desired (see Cliurch) Trumr.et 517 Grctce, adopting 150, 161, 272 Converting 223—231 Distinguishing 323 > Efncacioas 225 Free 277, 324 Fruit of 231, 273, 274 Given us in Christ be- fore the worli began 272, 274 Growing in 157 Increased by trials 624 Inexhaustible 320 Miracle of 224, 322 Power of 224r, 251 -# Kiches of 474 Salvation by (see salva tion) 321 Saved by 318 Sovereign 411 444, 634 Sufficient 319 Super abounding 634 Grateful recollection 269- -271 623 Gratitude 18 419, 497 To Christ 322, 6-S3 Grave and heaven o25 H HABITATION, going to a new one 298 Seeking one 297 Settling in one 299 "Worship 300 Hand of God 241, 303 H'Vinah^s prayer 484 JEr<7/j/?//;e*.f attending d ivine wisdom 153, 154 I»God 544, 545 Hymn Happiness of being inChrisi o97, 398 Of being with Christ 249 254, 258, 335, 336 Happy man Hardness of hesrt plained of 153, 154 com- 327—329 divine 11. 19 315, 428 580—583 224. 332 Jjaronony of the perfections H'.rvest Gospel SumTiier Heart evil Hard and stony lament- ed 328, 329, 409 My Son, give me thy heart S81 Surrendered to God 231 v.'iii. 326 Taken 33.:> ^'r77)cn anticipated 2d part 235 Desiring an interest in it 472 Embarkin,7 for heaven, 121 248, 650 537, 358 539, 655 their safety EiYiploy of Hope cf Promised land View of Heirs of God 160, 161, 277 Hell and heaven 340 Hell, everlasting misery of 341 380 Praise for being out of it 600 Helpless sinner 554f Help obtained 269, 270 Hidden life of a christian 397 Holiness desired 531, 674> Elected to 273, 274 HJy Ijngings 641, 642 Hope, encouraged 23, 344, 346 Good hope through grace 34.> In Christ 343 In darkness 342 In des])air 347 Rejoicing in 528 Who can tell 348 ILuse of God 1st part 51 1 • Delight in 503, 505, 669 Humble, pleadiiig for mer- cy 420 INDEjI. Inconstancy lamented 32/ Hymn Mitmhle Sinner's prayer 287 Soul blessed 345 Humility of mind 463, 472 Hypocrite 349 I JDOL worship stupid 24, 310 .Ignorance lannented 197 Illness 162—166, 592— 594, 622 Impatience for death re- proved 350 Imploring the Spirit's re- turn 156 Inability to do good la- mented 352 iTu^arnation of Christ 28 — 34 570 351 352 .[icrease of faith and hope desired 55Q Of grace 624,674 .Increase of Zion (see Church) v. vi. 5d part 2S Li-d-welling bin 598 Infaat ])raisc (see Sunclav- school) :4., 353 {rfants given to God in baptism 180—187 Included in the covc- liant 490 Irjlaaicc of the Spirii (see Sjjirit) Inc/uiri;:g for the good eld way 151 The road to heaven 267, 538 .T::7piratioii of tlie scrip- tures 194 Interest in Clirist desived 467 In the book of life 321,532 Invitation, and. yet there is room 358, 359 Behold, now is the ac- cepted lime 360, 583 <.)ome and see 354 Conie ajul welcome 366 Compel them to come ia 361 j God reasoning with men 365 Gospel fe;/.i;t 212 1 Hymn Li'vitatioK, I will in no wise cast out 355 To Jerusalem sinners 313 Weary invited to Christ 362 363 Whosoever vrill let him coaie * 3-56, 357 J JABEZ's prayer 367 Jacob's ladder 389 yacob v/restling with God 368 y'ailor^s conversion 226, 411 ycsus, glimpse of 308,309,339 Not ashamed of him 95, 96 Seen of angels 130 \Vee])ingoverJerusalain 648 Wept 643 yev:s and Greeks one in Christ 421 Prayed for 371, 372 yoscph yet alive 48 yosbua's resolution 300 yo?^r;/f7,- minister goings a 424 To heaven 573 ' yoy, and rejoicing 523 He hath done all things well 3W Ofthehun\bIe v. vii. 472 yubilee 524, 551 yu-lgmcnt, book-s opened 376 Day o73, 381, 382 Death and 252 Hajjpy meetiiig of body and soul 38o l-'^"S''"'b ^'-"^ ^ place at God's riglit hand 378 Midnight cry 379, 380 I'ra yf r to stand inChrist's robes in judgment v.vi.618 Sects vain : saints arid sinners only known in judgment 377 yui.t, living by faith 2L;6 yu^t't fication 334, 651 By faith 381' K KRhEWi teu'.:i v. vi. 254 Kctping of the unseen world in ChristV iiand 5^ !NDE:t. Hymn -^ir.giom of Chnst 3B5— 387 Knaixlfl^e ana hapj;ines3 153 Imperfect at ])re£,t;at 495 One thin J 1 knew 197 L LAMEyriXG af.er the Lord 391 The absence of God 155 Xan:/ of promise 337 — 339 Lame cured 4th cart 113, 119 192, 193 Latter-day glory (see Church) Launcl-ing into eternity v. iv. 4S 122, V. vii. Sot Lax. and gospel 177, 3S4 Ceremonial ' 632 Dead to it by the body of Christ 394 Freed from it by the death of Chr::;t 521, 522 Love to law and gos- pel 393 No salvation by it 177 y 267 Sinners found v.-ant- ing 392 Leaning on Christ 215 L^per crying 2d part 118 Healed 76, 120 Zei- To all saints 401 To Christ 335, 406, 409 To Christ desired 131, 168 407 To enemies 404 Loving. jtinJiiess of God 106 M MANSIONS, heavenly 152 Marriage hymn 412 Married to Christ 62 Mariners spiritual 121, 122 602 Mariner'' s psalm 572 Means of spreading the gospel encouraged 4i8 Martyrdcin of Stephen 470 Mediation on God's love 154 165 On the cross of Christ 35, 45 Meeting and parting of friends 671—687 For social worship 415, 4I6 Memory of trie just bless* ed 290, 291 Msrciv: of God innumera- ble 13 Of God reviewed 4t3 Mercy and truth united 11, V} Implored 399^420 Of God C Seat 482, 527 ^MefiOo^ of sal vatioa 56"', Midnight cry 379, 380 Millennium' 350,421 Minister, death of one 250 4Qi iNDEX. 552 556 592 4?3 Hymn J/rn/j^fr Going a journey 424 His address to i.cw mciTibers His address to specta- tors at the Lord's table Illness of one Leaving a people Nothing without Christ 508 One called to the sacred work 457, 458 Seeking one 455 Watclung foi* souls -^ ):~ Wish for his people 422 Mhiistets and people, Christ's care 202 Collection for 218, 395, c>9'o Complaint of 518 Duty of 460 Ministry of angels 1^0, KiQ Mirackn o£ JZ hrif t Si,- 1 1 8 - 120 Mission and wcrk of Christ 27 Missionaries praved for 4-0 Asr, 158 Missio7iary meetings "!;>, 14 312—317, 385—87, 4''5 4c7, 665, 668 Monthly prayer meetings 3 208—216, 310, 3n— 317 405—409. 415, 428, 4^.7, 513, Morning hymns And evening Mhrtalrty of man Death) 211 Mourners blessed 416. 4;i 515, 615 438—441 285 (see 66>, 663 48, 442 619 Murmuring 59, 344, 350 V. iv. 352 Deprecated 242 Mutability of the creation 13 N NAAMAN\\c:i\cCi 441 f^'iicmi''' s compassion 444 Kational deliverances 263, 453 Kvils sent of God 498 Vri/er and praiac 445 — '1531 Pis^oh'a. xo\ Hymn Nativity of Christ 28—34 570 jVi^w meeting-house opened 417 418 Year 269—271, 622, 6:,8 659 Koah's Ark 171, 172 2'^oxeviber the 5th 453 No'uj is the accepted tim© 356 360, 583 O OLD age 662, 663 One thing needful 113, 454 Ordinatio7i liyivius 455 — 460 Out-door worship 461 2d part 511 P PARDOyr desired " 420 For the vilest sinner 141, 264 2d part Al3 Pardon spoken by Christ 364 Parents^ prayer for their children 465 Rejoicing in their con- version 284 Past enjoyments prayed for 479, 587 Mercies encouraged a- gainst fears 301 Pastor, one sought for of God 455 Praise for one received 457 458 Patience desired 466 Peace of the Globe 435, 570 S])irirual 673 Penitent, his sighs 463 Seeking Christ ' 467 Seeking pardon 463 Sinner 487,6^7 Successful resolve 46 i Perfections of God (see God) Persecution 305, 469, 470 Pe r server an ce, final 471 In grace 142— 144, 1^1—173 23 5—235, 323, 569 Pilgrim X^ee Zion) '^4t 1ND£ Hyrnn Pleading for mercy 4.20 Pod of Bethesda 76, 192, 193 Poor in spirit blessed 472 Portion, Christ a 55, 207 God a 320, 531, 533, 652 Lord's portion \s his people 8, 235, 272, 27o 565 i-bwer and pioviGbncc of God 4 Pra/^e to Chrirt 34, 616, 670 To God 6, 17, 26, 474, 574 To the Spirit (see Spirit) To the Trinity 159, v. vl. 307, 683 -r 01 , Universal praise 233 Prayer 475—435 Answered by crosses 624 Exhortation to prayer 477 For strayed sheep 590 For sanctincatioa 674 My God will hear me 481 Of a backslider 179 Remember me 480 Short 50^ To God the Spirit 156, ioS 501, 512, 540., 548 Precious Bible 196 Blood 45 Faith 295 Jesus 97, 98, 3(^, 309 Promises 491 Salvation 324 Prc^enre of God desired 347;33i Of God, the joy of his people 35, 652 Pride overcome by grace 330 332 Privileges of the sons of God 161, 516 Promises of a supply of all our need 643 Of strength according to our days 489 Of sufficKnt grace 319 Of the divine presence 302 Prodigal son 487, 488, 637 JIYopbecy fulfilled in C hrist 32 111 Hymn Protktcy, gospel 426, 428 Provld-n:;: bereaving 241, 242 533 Dark 494 Elijah fed by ravens 493 LG"'rd will provide 500 Mysterioas 495 National 498 Resignation to 499 Keviev,-ed 497 To be explained hereaf- ter 495 Public worship (see wor- ship) Pure in l;eart blessed v. vi. 12 ^JESTION and answer (dialogue) 333 What think you of Christ 207 R race] christian 519 Rain 578, 579 Rainbow (see Covenam) Raniens 493, 495 Reason, an insufficient guide 520 Reconciliation 10 God 394,517 i Redeemi'ig love 235, 522, 523 Rede'tnption 26,27,317,524,525 Finished 521, 526 Gratitude to God for it 128 131, 616 Vv''onders of it 129, 130 Refuge 132, 235, 527 Regeneration (see Conver- sion) 197, 199 Rejoicing in hope 528 In God 474 Religion, its- pleasure 153, 154 V. V. 400, 529 Remember Lot's wife 4(X) Remember wiQ 411,480 Remembering all the way the Lord hath brought thee 623 Repentance 179, 351, 589 Ephraim's 27S Request. -530, 531^ INDEX. Hymn jRequest, humbtc 510 designation 241, 242, 499, 532 534. 603—606 Rcsolutio7i to serve the Lord 300 Successful one 464 Rest, eternal 549 Resurrection and ascension of Christ 41—53 Of Christ a pledge of our's 46 Of the body 2d part 251, 535 Retireiner.t 657 Rich fool surprised 653 Man and Lazarus 340 Riches, their emptiness 652 655 Righteous blessed in every condition 536 Righteousness, human in- sufiicient to justify 651 Imj)uted 134 Rising to God 537 Road to heaven enquiring for 533 /To heaven and htjll 639 i[w/er's daughter ' 485 S SJBBAm 44, 46, 52, 51 4tli part 513, 540—551 Sacramtnt 36—45, 212, 353 359, 552—562 Safety in a storm 602 Of Christ's sheep 91—94 U3, 272.471,634 Ja//ifi' conquer through the • blojd of the Lamb 291 . Dead to the law by the body of Christ 394 Salvation a])j)roach!ng 257 By Father, Son, and Spirit 565, 693 By grace 234, 274, 321 By Justice 11 Complete 176, 5oo, 563 Fr-.-e 56'5, 369 Oi sinners (see Conver- sion) Pre^i.-as 324 V,^iU;jf salvation 567 Hymn Sanctijlcatlon and growth desired 120. 674 Satan cannot love 266 Repulsed 265 Scripture (see Bible) Sea preserved by 572 Seasons of the year 573 — 536 Secret prayer 478 Sects of religion 310, 277, 421 Secd-tivie 582 Seeking Christ 467 Christ's litile flock 144 For pardon 463, 468 God 478, 587 S'f//'^ dedication 553 Denial 588 KeHcciion 250 Seriousness prayed for 620 Scr7nons, hy mns before and after 501—518 Sheep of Christ secure (see safety) Lost sheep found 203, 589 Strayed, prayed for 590 i Sichiess and death 593 And recovery 594, 622 Prayer for a sick Min- ister 592 ^;«, a burden 205,351,649 And hcliuess, conflict with 220,221,598 Decei:fal 595 Hating sin 81, 596 Sim drov.'ned in the blocd of Chri :t 221, 522 Lamented 219 Pardoned 124, 128 Transferred to Christ 597 Sh>ai and Calvary 229 .S'/^ce-'vYy desired 231,327 Si;:ners, and saints in the ■wreck of nature 375 Convinced 223—231 Found u anting 392 Invited lo Christ 354 — 356 360-366, 517, 599 Sinners repenting, accepted 179, 487, 488, 637 Sion (see Church) INDEX. Hyma Sluggard Teijro\'ed 583 ^cf/o;;i'jr -destruction 601 Soldiers of Christ 64-i^ Sons of God 160, 151, 272, 277 Soul, worth and loss of it 654, 653 SoKcr 512, 515 Spirit, God, his influence 155—158, 50r, 6o6, 435 640 Praise to 157, 435, 512, 548 Prayer t3 (see Prayer) Spring 575—577 Strength of Israel vviil not He 23 Starry cro^vn 1, 8, 293 Stephen (the £rst martyr who died ijx the gos- pel) 4ro Stone zwx. out of :he mouh- talrt 426 St'j77y heart larr.ented 328, 329 Submission to the will of God 241, 242, 532— 534. C03— 506 He hath done all things well 374 To bereaviv.g providen- ces 241,242,533 Szcccess of prayer 463, 483, 485 Sui '.nzs of Christ 36 — 45, 307, 560—562 6'M?7i'»r^r and- harvest 580 — 583 Sunday -Schools 608 — 614 Surrender 231, 553 To infant love 562 T 7'ABOR'z Tnoant v. v. 346 7'eachi:gs of the Spirit 501, 507 Tehel 3?3 Tempest 132 Te-mtle (Christ the buikl- 'er) ^2^, 65, 105 Completed 615 Ternptaticn ?32, 623 Tempted saint 132, 267, 623 Thankagi'oing-days 263,449 452, 453 Thief on the cross 227, 411 S'^:V4?y souls invited toChrist357 Hyrr.;. Throne of grace 454 Thundtr 618 Time and eternity 620 In God's hands 261, 533 Now is the accepted time 360, o83 Short 619 To-dav, the voice of wis- dom 583 To-^/icrra-r.s the language of folly 58.'5 Trmis-figuration of Christ 35 Traveller's psalm 572 Treaiwre in heaven 621 Tree, barren 622 Of knowledge v. iii. 195 Of life V. iv. 153 The accursed 35 Trees of life v. xii. 236 Trials 623-627 Trinity (See Doxologies) ^ 14 3d part 236 Triinnphs o£ Christ 51 Cf faith 294 Of the cross 390 Trouble, domesiic 629 Troubled, but makirg God our refuge 527 Trvit, encouraged to it 344 Humble 265 In Christ 152, 176. 267, 295 In God under trials 288, 289 I will trust and not be afraid &oO Ty-urh and'mercv uni-ed 11, 19 Tvpes^S^t Christ) 124,632,633 U UNBELIEF opposed 301 330, 348 Surmounted 630 Unerring viisdom 532 UrAon to Christ 272, 634 Universal praise 238 Uiiknovin world 239 Unreadiness lamented 220,222 351 V VANirVoi earrhly thinrs 652, 654^ Sou INDEX. H\-:nn Vsngeance and compassion of God 11,47, Victory, national 448, Over death Village worship 636 — Vision of the dry bones Voyage spiritual 121, 122, W WAITING, for God 346, For the coming of Christ For the ry Walking in darkness In the good old way With God 291, Wants, believers' Supplied Warfare v. vii. 301, 525, Warrior (christian) crown- ed 3d j)art Watch and pray Way to Canaan 150 — J^ean' invited to rest 362, Wedding dress v. iv Hymn Weeping 648, Welcome given by the gos- pel 355 — Wells of salvation What think you of Christ Wind^ Spirit's influences V. iv. Winter 57 A, 585, Wisdom, better than gold 521 449 251 ■639 640 602 463 505 646 435 666 151 641 642 643 644 645 513 646 153 363 .62 412 649 567 207 155 157 586 154 Hymn Wisdovi^s ways pleasant 153 V/onders of redemption 129, 130 Woman of Canaan 287 Of Samaria 203 Word oi Gq^ 194—196 Works vain as to merit 651 World despised 131 Loss of one soul 654, 655 Renounced 657 Vanity of it 652,654,655 Worship, evening 282— 285, 550 Fam'ily 297—300, 478 Morning 285, 438—441 Opening a new place of 417 418 Out-door 461, 2d part 511 Private 478, 657 Public (see sabbath) 284 416,501—518 Village 636—639 Wrest lingr{lz.coh with God) 36S Y TEAR, crowned with goodness « 573 New 269-271, 622, 658, 659 Toiuh and old age 662, 663 Educated 608—614 Encouraged to seek Christ 660 Z ZEAL, and fortitude 305, 469 For the house of God 503,669 Zion'*s increase(seeChurch) Pilgrim v« ix. 86, 666 Praise 670 Travelle* 667 A TABLE OF SCRIPTURES. Clia. Ver. Page Genesis, 1 31 23r 5 24- 641 7 16 172 7 17—24 171 8 22 572, 9 12—17 232 12 1 297 14 18, 19 109 17 1 1 17 18 465 18 23—32 451 19 14, 22— 24 601 19 26 400 22 14 500 r4i3 24 31 -|4I4 L556 24 56 373 28 12, 13 389 28 17 511 32 26 368 45 26 48 49 10 rill 1 591 49 19 645 Exodus, 3 2, 3 600 3 6 236 r 114 12 rii^ 1 55J Cha, Vev. Page 28 29, 30 124 Ltvitiais, 16 9—22 128 25 1—17 551 25 9—17 54 524 26 6 445 Numbers, 6 13—23 248 9 14 555 21 8, 9 59 23 19 {.; 8 17 6 135 17 10^12 477 23 19—21 272 23 23 263 24 17 112 33 51—55 598 Deuteronomy, 1 17 20:i r269 1623 21 22, 23 36 32 49, 50 338 33 25 489 33 27 132 Joshua^ 1 2, 5 250 24 15 500 Judges, 13 23 301 16 26—30 140 Ruth. 1 11—17 444 1 Samuel. 1 18 484 Cha . Ver. Page 3 18 "241 534 7 2 391 r269 7 12 ^270 1271 15 29 23 30 6 34-1. 2 .5-^ 'miiel. 7 18 419 12 23 242 15 26 605 22 3 571 23 5 J 235 1 629 1 Kin^s. n O 5 531 8 27 3 17 6 493 2 Kings. 4 26 606 5 1- -14 443 7 6, 7 448 1 Chronicles, 4 % 10 367 29 14 r2i7 7218 2 Chronicles, 6 26 578 33 11- -13 166 Ezra, 6 16 418 Nehemiah, 9 5 e A TABLE OF SCRIPTURES. Cha. \ ""er. Page iCha. \ er. Page Clia. Ver. Pajre 13 31 480 24 7- -10 52 87 5 417 Esther, 27 ^503 88 162 4 16 464 27 8 463 89 1 20 Job, 27 14 346 89 14-^ ■ 17 317 1 21 603 30 4, 5 682 89 15 314 S 17 U 7 325 14 3i 15 r261 ^ 533 90 1, 90 4 2 5 658 12 12, 13 26 31 24 346 91 11 169 13 15, 16 408 34 1, 22 474 93 4 14 5 ("260 1273 35 3 39 4, 566 5 620 100 1C2 23 502 244 16 19 126 40 r- -10 27 102 25- -28 13 19 25 127 42 5 206 104 {.? 26 7- -10 10 42 11 262 26 14 618 43 5 .201 104 14 577 27 8 ,^^9 2 349 587 45 3~ r225 -5 i 385 104 34 ri64 1165 50 28 342 C668 108 11, 12 448 33 24 264 46 9 452 110 3 • 3S6 36 32 575 48 14 r 82 1681 111 9 5^3 27 5 618 115 1 6r(y 37 19 520 51 10- -19 179 118 24 543 38 29, 30 586 55 22 626 119 32 479 '38 41 499 61 2 ri36 1347 119 97 195 Psalms, 119 176 590 2 8 r433 |434 63 3 106 121 8 572 65 11 9 122 669 4 6, 7 652 68 9 579 133 1 401 4 « 283 69 15 602 139t r2i l22 5 3 441 71 9, 18 es3 8 r> /- i-» 72 7, 8 435 139 17 S 9 9 527 77 7^ -10 347 139 17, 18 18 16 11 545 77 18 618 141 2 282 19 C07 77 19 496 147 12, 20J^'^ 19 5, ^ 1440 84 8 538 85 6 216 148 238 19 7> 10 '196 '{3 4 253 85 10 rii ■ 19 Proverbs, 3 9 395^ A TABLE OF SCraPTURES. Cha. Ver. Page Cha. Vcr. Page 3 13—18 153 9 2 lOi 3 2i 439 9 6 116 6 6 533 9 6,7,3d. p;28 8 17 660 11 1,10 570 8 18, 19 154 11 5—9 421 10 5 583 12 2 630 11 SO 460 12 3 567 17 17 76 2 4. 18—20 2>75 18 24 79 15 6 212 19 17 611 28 16 65 21 20 147 29 6 268 22 6 614 32 2 85 23 26 331 33 17 337 30 4 10 35 2 286 30 7—9 167 ■Z5 8—10 150 Ecdesiastes, 35 10 528 7 9 170 40 8 191 9 10 215 40 12.14, 15 10 12 7 5Z7 r302 12 8 657 41 10 \ 30 > Solomon Song. (.491 1 3 75 45 2i 134 1 7 144 46 4 652 2 1 ri38 (139 49 13-^16 208 49 22 437 2 5 467 51 9 665 2 11, 12 576 5Z 1—5 591 3 1—4 478 S3 5 597 3 11 66 53 10 176 5 1 559 34 5 62 6 10 210 54 10 233 8 5 215 54 11 208 Isaiah, 1 13 365 55 1 r 76 1366 2 2, 4, 2 0 310 55 7 265 3 10 536 57 15 280 8 8 89 to 5 437 8 13 12 60 8 356 8 22 Cha. Ver. Page 61 2 125 64 1—6 628 63 7 105 63 9 523 64 4 254 65 23 187 Jeremiah* 1 8 305 3 15 456 6 16 151 8 20 5^^ f 53 (.117 10 10 281 17 9 332 23 6 134 2t^ 16 659 29 13 510 31 31 12 9 31 18—20 278 32 27 473 Lamentation. 1 12 561 2 12, 13 4ia 3 39 163 Ezekieh 11 19 328 S3 11 599 34 29 84 37 1^10 640 A TABLE OF SCRIPTURES. Cha. Ver. Page Cha. Ver. Page nankl. Zechariah, 2 31,35,45 426 1 5 250 3 13—28 294 3 2 199 5 27 392 9 26 111 6 13 63 Hosea* 11 8,9 278 Joel 9 12 145 9 13 — 16 214 1 14 450 12 10 522 2 17 4i7 13 1 76 Amos^ 13 9 627 3 i_6 447 3 6 498 3Ialachi. 4 11 304 3 1 1!0 4 12 486 3 6 25 Jonak, 2 4 399 3 16—18 415 4 2 116 2 9 568 Mattheiv, 3 9 348 ^ - {'Z 4 8 350 Mkah. 2 9 Sd. p. 28 2 13 61 4 23,24 84 5 5 107 6 6—8 651 4 23,24|^j3 1st p. J 7 7 481 5 3 472 7 18 2d. p. 464 5 4 412 Nuhum» 5 44 404 1 7 V"^' ^ ^ 1 343 6 7, 8 506 6 9—13 475 HahhakkuL 6 10 316 2 3 346 6 11 200 3ir.is{-« 7 7, 3 191 7 13, 14 53'.^ Haggai, 8 2, 3 120 -' {% 10 28 469 r201 2 8 395 11 28 ] 362 2 9 111 (.303 18 20 118 Cha. Ver. Page. 13 3— 23|^Jt ^^^« {m 15 19 332 15 27 287 16 18 74 -- {S 17 4 35 r4l6 t511 19 13, 14 184 19 14 243 20 30-347 5th p. J 22 42 207 24 32 380 24 44 486 25 6 379 25 31—46 £80 26 36—42 307 ^6 41 646 27 49 39 'J7 50 37 j7 54 38 28 2 50 28 5, 6 49 28 6 46 MarL ^ ^^'^Ull8 2d. p. S.^^ 5 1—16 118 5 25—34 119 5 39—42 485 6 45—48 122 • 7 37 3d. p. 118 7 37 374 A TABLE OF SCRIPTURES. Ciaa. Ver. Page i Cba. Ver. Page Cha. Ver. Page B- {-t 14 23 361 3 IS 16 15 3—7 589 3 29 62 3 3B III 15 7,10,32,637 4 4 203 15 11—52 487 4 10 £0 9 48 341 15 20—30 488 4 24 24 10 1S,14{;B* 15 31 320 4 35 315 16 25 340 4 35, 36 428 10 46—50 190 17 32 • 400 4 42 141 15 27 S7 18 l^r 483 5 2—4 \ 118 16 1^' {46? L-de. ^ B-14 {- 2 11^14 I3, 18 13 420 4th p. 18 35—38 190 19 1—10 322 r 184 19 13, 14 1^3, 5 5—4 6 35,48, 6 37 6 53^5 ri92 1193 51 60 '355 \35'5 6 557 2 14 SO 19 41 648 6 55 558 5 5 504 21 19 466 6 67 503 7 34 77 22.31,32 319 6 67,68 564 7 47 462 23 28 41 7 37 357 8 22—24 122 23 34 4C4 9 25 197 \'i^^} - 23 39—43 411 22 42 227 10 9 J 70 (71 ^ =» {?: 24 6, 7 547 10 11 142 24 29 285 10 29, 30 143 10 2 4^2 r 56 2* 34 {,11 11 3 11 55 592 648 10 42 \ 113^ 24 47 313 13 7 496 L454 24 51—53 50 13 13 553 11,21,22 330 John. 14 1—6 152 12 16—21 653 1 9 104 14 3 92 -3. {S^ 1 14 31 14 18 64 1 16 306 14 19 lOJ 12 S3 621 1 29 101 14 24 92 13 6—9 622 1 46 354 14 26 15S r358 2 1,2 412 15 1— c i 149 14 22 ] 359 3 7 198 17 24 r92 1.554 3 14 59 i (.9^ A TABLE OF SCRIPTURES, Cba. Ver. Pa-e 19 16— la S6 19 50 } 526 i 560 V562 19 34 75 19 S7 522 20 13, 15 649 21 6 504 21 15 406 r 4( 8 1409 Ads, 1 26 431 2 32—36 44 2 39 II 10 3 25 3 15 5 31 6 15 7 32 f 18' 149 80 90 384 80 470 236 7 5G— 59 4r0 7 60 258 8 36—40 189 9 5 224 9 6, 21 231 9 11 223 r 06 167 570 436 sro 555 16 15,33,34188 16 SO, 31 220 iO 3G 13 23 13 45 13 49 15 10 Cba. Ver. 18 21 20 9—12 20 26, 27 20 32 24 24, 25 26 22 H Rovians, 27 671 284 423 680 514 271 121 16 17 25 4 20 4 25 96 2^6 174 r233 1293 41 rl74 6—11 \ 775 {,\77 7 4: 7 15 7 19 39 i 219 '"'4 '^ K 9-31 f 222 1352 251 (-273 I 274 j Cha. Ver, Pa^e I 12 31 617 13 9, 12 495 15 5-1—57 259 15 55, 56 49 15 57 251 16 1—3 218 16 22 168 2 Corinthians, 1 10 453 3 17, IS 639 4 6 104 4 9 205 5 14, 15 42 5 17 230 5 20 517 6 2 560 9 15 80 12 0 319 13 14 6S5 Gcilaila]is* 2 10 584 3 13 36 3 28 4 '"^ ^ ( 85 14 8, 10 178 20 12 375 5 12 *102 249 -- m 20 12—15 380 22 1—5 339 5 13 68 7 Q 17/^33 f C.9 15 3 < 100 -- {ifr / y— - i / < [ 334 1677 22 17 357 GOSPEL-SONNET. The IVork and Contention of Heaven ^ By ErsKxNe. 1 TN heavenly choirs a question rose, -*- That stirr'd \i^ strife will nev^r close ; What rank of all the ransom'd race Oives highest praise to sovereign grace ; 2 Babes, thither caught from worn') and breast, Claim'd right to sing above the rest : Because they found the happy shore They never saw nor sought before. 3 Those that arrived at riper age, Before they left the dusky stage, Thought grace deserv'd yet higher praise, That wash'd the blots of nuni'rous days. 4 Anon the war more close began. What prrasing harp should lead the van ; And which of grace's heav'nly peers. Was deepest run in her arrears. 5 " 'Tis I," said one, " 'bove all my race, "Am debtor chief to glorious grace;" " No,*' said another, '^ hark, I trou', "I'm more oblig*d to grace than you." 6 " Stay," said a third, " I deepest share " In owing praise beyond compare ; "The chief of sinners, you'll allow, " Must be the chief of singers now.'* 7 '*Hold,'* said a fourth, " I here protest, " My praises must outvie the best ; "For I'm of all the human race, *' The highest miracle of grace/' 8 " Stop," said a fifth, " these notes forbear, "Lo ! I'm the greatest wonder here ; " For I of all the race that fell '' Deserv'd the lowest place in hell." 9 A soul that higher yet aspir'd. With equal love to Jesus ftr'd, 1 GOSPEL-SONNET. ••' ris ir.ine to sing the highest notes, '^To love, that wash'd the foulest blots.'' 10 '-Ho!" cry'd a mate, *^ 'tis mine TU prove^ " Who sinn'd in spite of light and love, *' To sound his praise with loudest bell, "That sav'd me from the lov^est hell.*' 11 " Come", come," said one, " I'll hold thy plea,, ^'■That highest praise is due by me ; " For mine, of all the sav'd by grace, ^ Was the most dreadful, desp'rate case.'* 12 Another rising at his side, As fond to praise, and free of pride, Cry'd, '^ pray give place, for I ihiy " That you should own more praise than I ; 13 "I'll yield to none in this debate ; " I'm run so deep in grace's debt » "That sure I am, I boldly can " Compare with all the heav'nly clan." 14 Quick o*er their head a trump awoke, " Your songs my very heart have spoke j '* But ev'ry note you here propale, " Belongs to me beyond j'ou all." 15 The list*ning millions round about With sweet resentment loudly shout-— "What voice is this, comparing notes, " That to their song chief place allots ? 16 "We can't allow of such a sound, " That you alone have highest ground, " To sing the royalties of grace ; *' We claim the same adoring place.'* 17 What ! will no rival-singer yield He has a mutch upon the field ? *' Come then, and let us all agree, " To praise upon the highest key." 18 Then jointly all the harpers round In mind unite, with solemn sound, GOSPEL-SONNET, And strokes upon the highest string'. Made all the heav'nly arches rin~; 19 Ring load with hallelajahs high, To him that sent his Son to die >. And to the worthy Lamb of God, Tha.: lov'd and wash'd theni in his blooa, 20 Free grace was soyVeiga empress crov/n\ In pomp, with joyous shouts around ; Assisting angels clapp'd their wings, And sounded grace on ail their strings. 2i The emulation round the thrcne Made prostrate hosts, (who ev'ry one The humblest place their right avow) Strive who shall give the »ov/est bow, 22 The next contention without vice Among ;he birds of paradise, Made ev'ry glorious warbling throat Strive who should raise the highest not;. 23 Thus in sv/eet, holy, humble strife, Along their endless, joyful life. Of Jesus all the harpers rove. And sing the wonders cf his love. 24 Their discord makes them all un-r/r In raptures m.ost divinely sweet : So great the- song, so grave the bas:.. jMeicdious music fills the n'.ace. PETER A. yOHNSOiY, BOOK-SELLER, STATIONER, AND BINDER, MORRIS-TOWN, K. J. 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