U4 r ii i: * ¥ JMANUAL AND HARP,! 4 4 FOR THE 4 USE OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 4 |* IP BY L. J. FLETCHER. 4 { " Suffer little children to come unto me, *nd forbid them -^ not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.' BOSTON: K. 1. UNIYKRSALIST PUBtISHDf<3 HOC8B. ^^"^ 4. ^ © 1 S=2 1 «© V g C-3 rt S CO 00 V Si o 5 1 © 8 Oh P CO <3 © ©> ■54" V © 5 '9* 1— > < 1 &5 •sT © *^£ o £ 1 GO 3 h 5* 8 OC io W | •Si LU S © © 2 o © «0 3 © «r 2/27 ev^n THE WITHDRAWN MANUAL AND HARP, FOR THE USE OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS. BY L. J. FLETCHER. M 8uffer little children to come unto me, and forbid then not; lor of euch in the kingdom of God." BOSTON: H. B UNTVERSALIST PUBLISHING HOUSE. 1867. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the yew 1861, by JAMES M. USHER, In the Clerk's Offioe of the District Court of Massachusetts INDEX OF SUBJECTS. I. — The One True God 17 II. — The Fear of the Lord 24 III. - Love to God 31 IV. — The Worship of God 38 V. — The Good Shepherd 45 VI. — God's Love to Man 52 VII. — Gospel of Christ 60 VIII. — Miracles of Christ 67 IX. — God's Service, Our highest Good 75 X. — The Ten Commandments 83 XL — Confidence in God 90 XII. — Praise to God 98 XIII. — The Mercy of the Lord 105 XIV. — The All-Seeing God 112 XV. — True Greatness 119 XVI. — The Bible 126 XVII. — Forgiveness 133 XVIII. — Profanity 139 XIX. — Prayer 146 XX. — The Excellency of Christ 153 XXI. — Salvation 159 Vlll INDEX OP SUBJECTS. XXII. — True Riches 167 XXIII. — Christian Faith 175 XXIV. — Christian Hope 182 XXV. — Christian Charity 189 XXVI. — Good Triumphant 196 SPECIAL SERVICES. I. — Christmas 204 II. — New Year 212 III. — Thanksgiving- 219 IV. — National Independence 226 V. — Death of a Scholar 235 VI. — Death of a Teacher 243 Additional Hymns and Tunes 254 INDEX OF TUNES. Adrian 262 Allandale 57 All is Well 95 All Things Well 201 All's Well 293 America 231 Antioch 2S6 Arouse New England Sons 271 Averick 270 Away to School 87 Another Year, &c 216 Balerma 50 Before all Lands 316 Belknap 103 Blind Bartimeus 72 Boylston 268 Brightest and best 310 Brother, Rest 313 Bowden 296 Charity 193 Christmas 282 Come, children, come 172 Come ye children 223 Coronation 269 Emmons 344 Festal Day 232 Fulton 288 X INDEX OF TUNES. Ganges 323 God is Love 35 God is Wisdom 137 Go thou in life's fair morning .*» 130 Hamburg 298 Happy Day 305 Happy greeting to all 339 Hark! hark! children are singing 157 Hark! hark! with harps of gold 208 How sweet to be allowed to pray 151 Hosanna 64 House of Prayer , 249 I do believe 307 I'm a Pilgrim 321 I'm going home 291 £ sing the mighty power of God 50 I want to be an angel 294 Italian Hymn 329 Jerusalem 320 Kind words can never die 275 Lanesboro' 240 Let us walk in the light 143 Let us love one another 261 Lischer 299 Love for the Sunday School 186 Lord dismiss us 332 March to the battle field 266 Mount Vernon 300 Murmur gentle lyre 342 New Haven 327 Newremberg 257 Not too soon 285 O come let us sing 324 Old Hundred 22 On Alpine Heights 110 Ortonville, 289 sins to me of Heaven 272 INDEX OF TUNES. XI Our Father in Heaven 264 O weep not for the joys that fade 326 Playel's Hymn 336 Rest for the Weary 279 Shirland . 258 Sunday morning invitation 28 Sweet Home 259 The last beam is shining 254 The Love of Truth ! 43 The Happy Land 1G4 The Happy Chance, 283 The Teacher's Prayer 277 The Tree of Life 179 The morning Light 315 The rose that all are praising 303 There's not a tint. 117 Try Again, 312 Union Street 80 Ward 337 Wantage 256 Watchman • • • ■ 309 We come with songs, &c 340 Wendell 264 Werter 334 Why have we lips 124 Woodstock 274 Zion 318 INDEX OF FIEST LINES. A year again has passed away 340 According to thy gracious word 270 All are not here : on either hand 241 All hail the power of Jesus' name 269 Another year comes from above 216 As often as the sabbath comes 87 Assembled in our school once more 297 Awake my soul, stretch every nerve 282 Away from home to school we come 89 Before a 1 lands in east or west 316 Before Jehovah's royal throne 298 Begin my soul the exalted lay 323 Beyond beyond the boundless sea 57 Blest is the man whose tender care 125 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning 310 Brother rest from sin and sorrow 313 Brother, though from yonder sky 288 Can any one begin too soon 285 Child in the morning days 299 Children hear the melting story 138 Clay to cl ly and dust to dust 252 Come children and join in our festival soi*g 339 Come said Jesus' sacred voice -. 257 Come hither all ye weary souls 297 Come let us join our cheerful songs , .... 289 Come thou Almighty King 331 Come to the house of prayer 249 Come ye children and adore him 223 XIV INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Companion thou hast gone gone 250 Creation's Sovereign Lord 329 Death has been here and borne away 240 Fading still fading, the last beam, &c 254 Father in thy sacred dwelling 80 From all tint dwell below the skies 22 From every stormy wind that blows 307 Gently, Lord, O, gently lead us 73 God is Love ! his Mercy brightens 137 God of wide creation 60 God our Father, great Creator 318 God of our salvation, hear us 333 Good-by, Old year! a tond good-by 217 Go thou in lire's fair morning 130 Go when the morning shineth 131 Happy the children who are gone 291 Hark ! hark! children are singing 1 57 Hark! 'tis the hour of prayer 263 Hark ! hark with harps of gold 208 Hark ! the Angel's singing 210 How blest the sacred tie that binds 335 How pleasant for children to dwell 204 Holy Bible, b^ok divine 335 How sweet to be allowed to pray 151 How sweet, how heavenly is the sight 291 I love to steal awile away 274 I'm a Pilgrim and I'm a stranger 321 I'm not too young to love the Lord 308 Iu the Christian's home in glory 279 Iu this sacred spot now lieth 301 lu the soft season of thy youth 152 In Sabbath School once more we meet 118 I sing the Gospel day 302 I sing the mighty power of God 50 I want no higher love 256 I want to be an angel 294 1 want a sober mind 256 I w;is vain and merry-hearted 283 I would not live always, I ask not to stay .. 251 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. X> Jerusalem my happy home 320 Jesus, Lord of lite and glory 59 Joy to the world, the Lord is come 286 Kind words can never die 273 Kind Friends we meet again 9fi Let us love one another 2G1 Lord who lovest little children 173 Lord bring me to resign 268 Lord dismiss us with thy blessing 332 Lo the heavens are breaking, 35 Loud raise the notes of joy 330 Love is the strongest tie 258 May the grace of Christ our Saviour 333 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned 290 March to the battle-field 20G Mercy, thou Son of David 72 Meek and lowly pure and holy 193 'Midst its jewelled diadem 334 Mid scenes of confusion, &c, 259 Murmur gentle Lyre 342 My days of youth are not from folly fwje 43 My country 'tis to thee 231 Now is done the time of teaching 33* Now shall our souls with pleasure raise 201 come, let us sing 324 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness 319 O'er the dark abodes of sorrow 281 Oh for a song of ardent praise 327 O happy day that fixed my choice 305 On Alpine heights the love of God is shed . 110 On a hill stands a beautiful tree 179 Once again in gladness meeting, 23S Once was heard the song of children 17$ O sing to me of Heaven . 273 One sweet flower has drooped and faded 303 Our Father and our Friend 95 Our Father in Heaven 264 O weep not for the joys that fade 328 XVI INDEX OF FIRST LINES, Part in peace, is day before us 195 Pleasant is the Sabbath bell t 144 Salvation, the joyful sound 307 Saviour, our hearts we bring 165 Saviour now receive him 251 Save all my children Lord 277 Serene I laid me down 262 Sister, thou wast mild and lovely 300 She has gone and here no longer 250 Speak gently, it is better far 345 Sweet is the place of play 103 The morning light is breaking 315 The mind is a garden, &c 266 The rose that all are praising 303 The Sunday School, the Sunday School 187 The Sunday School that blessed place. . • 186 The sun is shining bright 28 There is a happy land 164 There is a stream whose gentle flow 296 There is not a star whose twinkling light 51 There's not a tint that paints the rose 117 Thy beauties, Lord, we see 96 Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb 344 'T is a lesson all should heed 312 'T is Religion that can give 143 Watchman , tell us of the night 309 We come, we come, a happy band 285 We speak of the realms of the blest 180 With banner an 1 with badge we come 271 With joy, kind parent, we have come 23 W hen I can read my title clear 288 When his salvation bringing 64 When o'er earth is breakiDg 36 When sickness pain and death 272 While yet the youthful spirit bears 338 When the morning: bell is ringing 81 Whether but to thee, U, Lord 336 Why have we lips if not to sing 124 What's this that steals , • 293 I. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE TO BE USED IN OPENING THE SCHOOL, THE ONE TRUE GOD. Superintendent. — The Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice. School. — Let the multitude of the isles be glad thereof. Sup. — The Lord reigneth ; he is clothed with majesty. School. — The Heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. WELCOME. [The Superintendent may substitute remarks of his own, in the place of this part of the service, if he choose, and it is desirable that he should sometimes do so.] Children : — we are assembled in this place, and at this hour for youthful worship, that we may learn of God Of God, as our Creator ; — of God as our Benefactor ; — of God as our Father. How 17 18 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. blessed is this opportunity ; how great aie our Christian privileges ! In other lands, where the Gospel of Christ is not enjoyed — where the Bible and its revelations are unknown, little children are this day bowiDg down, and adoring as gods, images of brass, wood, iron and stone. Thousands of children, are by their ignorant and Superstitious parents, offered in sacrifice to dumb and senseless idols, every year. They do not know that the Lord our heavenly Father is the only living and true God. They do not know how good, how kind, how full of mercy and love the Great Jehovah is. We have the Bible ; we have the Gospel of Christ ; and we are permitted to know of the one God, and of Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Ke- deemer. Let us seek to he thankful for these great bless- ings, and as we learn more and more of him " in whom we live and move and have our being," may we love him more devotedly and obey him more cheerfully. I welcome you here at this time with great pleasure ; and most earnestly pray, that while you seek to know more of God, your minds and hearts may be opened to see and admire his glorious per- fections. School. — Teach us to know the Lord. Sup. — "The Lord: — the Lord God: — merci- ful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in goodness and truth — keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty." DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 19 School. — God, thou art our God : — early will we seek thee. SCRIPTURE LESSONS. Lord, our Lord ! how excellent is thy name in all the earth. When I consider thy heavens the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained, what is man, that thou art mindful of him ? or the son of man that thou visiteth him ? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels and hast crowned him with glory and honor. 1 am God and there is none else — I am God and there is none like me. — Declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying my council shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure. Look unto me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth : for I am God and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return ; that unto me every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength. And we have known and believed the love that God hath for us. God is Love : and he that dwelleth in Love, dwelleth in God, and God in him. We love him because he first loved us. (From Paslm 8 ; Isaiah 46, 45, and 1 John 4.) 20 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. KESPONSES. Sup. — Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. School. — Let the people praise thee, God ; let all the people praise thee. Sap. — let the nations be glad and ting for joy. School. — Let the people praise thee, God ; let all the people praise thee. Sup. — come, let us sing unto the Lord. School — Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Sup. — Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, — School. — And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Sup. — For the Lord is a great God, — School. — And a great king above all gods. Sap. — In his hand are the deep places of the earth : — • School. — The strength of the hills, is his, also. Sup. — The sea is his and he made it ; School. — And his hand formed the dry land. Sup. — come, let us worship and bow down : School — Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Sup. — For he is our God ; and we are the peo- ple of his pasture and the sheep of Lis hand. School. — Have we not all one Father ? Hath not one God created us ? Sup. — God hath made of one blood all na- tions of men. for to dwell on all the face of the earth. School. — In him we live and move and have oui being. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE, 21 Sup. — For of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory forever. School. — Amen, and amen I PRAYER. [The sentences in this prayer and in those which follow in this book are so arranged and divided as to enable the School to unite with the Superintendent, and offer the prayer in con- cert.] OThou great and holy One, — our Creator and our Father, — before Thee would we bow, — and Thy name we would adore. — Thou art the only true God. — Thou alone cans't hear and answer prayer. — God, we praise Thee. — -Holy Father, we would love and adore Thee. — We would love Thee, — because Thou did'st first love us. — 0, what a bright and beautiful home — Thou didst prepare for us — when, by Thy hand — this earth was fash- ioned, — and the heavens created ! — 0, what gifts of Thy love, — were the minds and the hearts which we possess ! — For our dear friends, we thank Thee. — For the sweet friendship of their loving hearts, — we praise and adore Thee ; — for Thou art the Giver of all these blessings. We thank Thee for the gift of Thy Son, — our blessed Saviour. — Help us to learn of Him ! — Teach us to love him ! — 0, make us more and more like him ! — Blessed Father, — we thank Thee for this day — and for this hour of worship. — It is sweet to worship Thee our God. — We bless Thee for the Sunday School. — 0, may we here learn more of Thee, — more of Jesus, — and more of heaven, our home above. — We pray Thee to keep 22 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. us from sin, — may we love the truth, — and in all things, obey Thy law.— Blessed be Thy holy name, — from this time, henceforth, — and forever- more, Amen. (At the close of the prayer the Superintendent should name the following, or some other hymn to sins;, and when it is found, should have the School arise and sing.] 1. — Old Hundred. — L. M. 1. From all that dwell be - low the skies Let the Cre • IftilfSIHillil 2. E - ter-nal are thy mercies, Lo rd ; E - ter - nal iEiimiifiiniijisEi a - tor's praise a - rise ; Let the Re - deem - er'fl truth at - tends thy word ; Thy praise shall sound from lame be sung Through eve- ry land, by eve - ry tc shire to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 2.— L. M. 2 With joy, kind. Parent ! we have come, A band of child] en young and fair, Before thy gracious throne to bow, — For thou hast made us welcome there. 3 No ofFring can we bring to thee, Save of the fruits thy hand hath sown j Then take, O Lord ! our tender hearts* And ever keep them as thine own. 4 If through the varied scenes of life It still should be our lot to stray, Teach us to find the narrow path, And humbly walk in wisdom's way. 6 So shall that peace attend our lives, Earth cannot give or take away, Crowning the joys of early youth, And gilding life's declining day. [After singing, and before the School is seated, the following- responses inay be repeated as an appropriate direction ta» the minus of the children. These will answer for all the ser vces, and will soon become familiar to the School, so thai" the Scholars will not need to turn back to them.] Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh wisdom, and where ig- the place of understanding ? Sup, — Search the Scriptures : for in them jq think ye have eternal life, END OF INTRODUCTORY SKRYICB. II. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE PEAR OP THE LORD. Sup.— The Lord is in his holy temple. School.— Let all the earth keep silence before him. WELCOME. Children : — I am happy to meet your bright and smiling faces once more in this place for youth- ful worship. Our Father in Heaven is smiling upon us ; all things around us are bright and beautiful, all things are inviting us to worship God. May our spirits gladly heed this invitation, and may we worship the Lord in the beauty of holi- ness. While we fear before him as our King and Lord, let us love him as our Father, and trust him as our best of friends. It is with feelings of peculiar joy that I bid you welcome to the devotions and religious teachings of this hour. May all our minds be enlightened, and may our hearts be lifted up towards God. School. — So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 24 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 25 Sup. — Come ye children, hearken unto me ; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. ' SCRIPTURE LESSON. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom : a good understanding have all they that do his commandments. The fear of the Lord tendeth to life ; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied, — he shall not be visited with evil. Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and a book of remembrance was written for them that feared the Lord and thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold ; sweeter also than honey and the honey comb. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord, (From Psalm iii;Prov 19; Mai. 3; Psalms 19, 112, and 115.) RESPONSES. School. — We trust in the living God who is the Saviour of all men. Sup. — Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. School. — Amen ! Safety is of the Lord. Sup. — Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 26 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Sup. — My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction. School. — For whom the Lord loveth he correct- eth : even as a father the son in whom he delight- eth. Sup.— In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence, School. — And his children shall have a place of refuge. Sup. — The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. School. — The fear of the Lord prolongeth days, Sup. — The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom. School. — Let all the earth fear the Lord. Sup. — fear the Lord, ye, his saints. School — For there is no want to them that fear him. Sup. — The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him. School. — Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord. PSAYEE. OGOD, Thou art our Father,— and we will come to Thee. — Thou art our Friend, — and we will trust in Thee. — Thou seest us : — Thou knowest our thoughts ; — we live and act in Thy presence, — and while we should fear to disobey, — may we learn to love Thy law. — Great peace have they that love Thy law, — and nothing shall offend them. — may that peace possess our hearts. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 27 Father, we bless Thee for this day, — this hour and service. — They are Thy gifts, — they tell us of Thy love. — How good, how kind, how merci- ful Thou art, — unto us Thy children. Blessed be Thy holy name, forever and ever. — We pray to Thee, for blessings upon this school — Keep us, all in the purity of childhood, — and make us more and more like Jesus. May we ever delight to meet together in this place, — and may the truths we learn — make life more bright and beautiful, — and lift us up to- wards Thee. Our Father which art in Heaven, — hallowed be Thy name. — Thy kingdom come, — Thy will be done in Earth — as it is in Heaven. — Give us this day our daily bread ; — and forgive us our debts — as we forgive our debtors. — And lead us not into temptation, — but deliver us from evil: — for Thine is the kingdom, — the power and the glory, forever, Amen. 28 a DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. " Sunday Morning Invitation."— 6's M. S. S. Choir. E5E >-4FS eshieez-eei: — r — Uf& 4--\- 4 — A — « 1. The sun is shin-ingbright,The sweet winds are The hiils are crown'd with light/The pure streams are =^:xEj:I:?r=?zzt;=fzfiti:f-i?± blowing, > 'Tis sweet to wor- ship God, As all flowing, \ -t— J *< »» — t»-I_-J p _^^- 8^ig- J.i Jj_J- , fc afcz =e na-ture is showing ; Then to the Sun -day zzpzzpzrezjfizizi B ^ 1 Lf_.±J ^ ^ *. i ^ school We will all go to-day. The Sunday =t: WX fc;T~ niisPFj I -fs DEVOTIONAL SERVICE, 29 school, the Sun-day school,Then to the Sun-day * 1 — J- * — j) ' g ■ school we will all go to - day. 2. This day the Saviour rose, (Repeat the glad story,) And conquered all his foes, And stood forth in glory. Remember ye the Lord, Ere your soft locks are hoary. Then to the Sunday School, &c. 3. The voice of Jesus cries, "O children, come to me ; Behold the sacrifice. Sweet peace ye have thro' me. Stop then, O gentle youth, And with gratitude view me." Then to the Sunday School, &c. 30 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, &o. END OF SERVICE SECOND. m. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. LOVE TO GOD. M While yet the youthful spirit bears The image of its God within, And uneffaced that beauty wears So soon to be deformed by sin : — Then is the time for Faith and Love To take in charge their precious care, Teach the young heart to look above And the young knee to bend in prayer." School. — Lead us in Thy truth, and teach us ; make us to understand the way of thy precepts. Sup. — Get wisdom, get understanding, for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver and the gain thereof than fine gold. ■WELCOME Teachers and Children : — Once more we are assembled in this place, and the smiles of our heavenly Father are still surrounding us. He has kept us in safety through another week. Unseen by us, He has been ever near, upon our right hand and upon our left, our most constant, our best of friends. how should we adore and bless His holy name for his great love to us. We are assembled to learn more of Him. I welcome you to this delightful task ; and may our hearts 31 32 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. be open to receive the truth. M The truth shall make you free." School. — What is truth ? Sup. — The word of the Lord is truth. SCRIPTURE LESSON. My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue ; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, be- cause we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwell- eth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. Beloved, let us love one another ; for love is of God ; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God ; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 33 he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. From 1 John 3d and 4th chap RESPONSES. School — He that loveth his brother, abideth in the light. Sup. — He that hateth his brother, is in darkness. School. — He who loveth God should love hia brother also. Sup. — If a man say I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar : School. — For he that loveth not his brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen ? Sup.— We know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments. School. — We love him, because he first loved us, and his commandments are not grievous. Sup. — There is no fear in love ; School. — But perfect love, casteth out fear. Sup. — Love your enemies ; do good to them that hate you. School— Love is the fulfilling of the law. Sup. — Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, School. — And with all thy soul, — Sup. — And with ail thy mind, — School. — And with all thy strength ; — Sup. — This is the first commandment. School. — And the second is, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 84 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — There is none other commancfcnent great- er than these. PRAYER. HEAVENLY Father,— teach us to know Thee better, — that we may love Thee more. — Open our eyes — to behold the exhibitions of Thy love to- wards us, — that we may give our hearts to r l hee. — Thou didst create us, — Ihou hast pre.-erved us, — Thou hast redeemed us — Glory be to thy holy name. God, — we bless Thee, — we would be grateful unto Thee, for all Thy mercies. — They are new unto us every morning — and at evening time they are still new. — Kind Father, — we thank Thee for the Gospel of Christ. — Therein are we taught that all men are brethren — Therein are we commanded — to love one another. — Help us to feel the tie — which should unite us all together, — which binds us all to Thee. — May the love that was in Christ Jesus — possess our hearts, — casting out all enmity, — and all fear, — and drawing us nearer, — and still nearer to thy throne. Our Father, — we thank thee for the Sunday School. — Here are made known to us, — our duty and our destiny. — May our lessons cheer our hearts, — and act to adorn and perfect our lives. — Bless, we pray Thee — all the members of this school. — May we become — both wise and good. — May we follow the Saviour, — and be his true dis- ciples. — God, — accept our thanks, — and make us still more thankful. — Accept our offering of love, — and may love increase towards thee, for- ever and forever — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 35 4. — " God is Love."— 6 & 5's M. Song Book of the School Room, by permission. I. Lo! the heav'ns are breaking,Pure and bright a- 2. Round yon pine clad mouulain, Flows a gold-en y,-T-T =S3 ; ^-P-+-i t -b'- 1 — s v-i 2—*- -&■■ 3 j bove : Life and light a - wak | flood : Hear the spark-ling foun zztiziizizzzzz — &.. K=l tain Wur- mur "God is love," Murmur/- God i3 love." Whis-per "God is love," Whisper, "God is love." 3. See the streamlet bounding, Through the vale and wood, Hear its ripples sounding, Tell that " God is good. " 36 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 4 Music now is ringing Through the leafy grove ; Feathered songsters singing, Warble " God is love." 5 Wake my heart, and springing, Spread thy wings above, Soaring still, and singing, Singing, " God is love." 5. — 6 & 5s M. 1 When o'er earth is breaking Rosy light and fair, Morn afar proclaimeth, Sweetly, " God is there." 2 When the spring is wreathing Flowers, rich and rare, On each leaf is written, " Nature's God is there." 3 When the storm is howling Through the midnight air, Fearfully its thunder Tells us, " God is there." 4 All the wide world's treasure*. Rich, or grand, or fair, In each feature beareth, Graven, " God is there." 6 Author of creation, When thy work was done, Shouts of exultation Echoed round thy throne. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 37 6 Morning stars were ringing Through the vault above ; Sons of God were singing Of thy power and love. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together eaith the Lord. School, — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures : for in them ye think ye have eternal life. IND CF SERVICE THIRD. IV. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE WORSHIP OF GOD. *Swp.— Who shall ascend unto the hill of the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place ? School. — He that hath clean hands and a pure heart ; who hath not lifted up his soul unto van- ity, nor sworn deceitfully. WELCOME. How sweetly sounds the church-hell in the ears of him who loves and worships God. What music in its chimes, when they invite the child, to the loved Sunday school. As 1 look upon your cheerful, happy faces, I know that you obeyed the call to assemble here to-day, with joyful hearts. You love the Sunday School, for here you learn those truths, which make you wise and good. Blessings upon you ! Blessings upon these bright-eyed children. Blessings upon these faithful teachers ; and may God's blessings rest upon us all. .School. — Amen, — Amen 38 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 39 SCBIPTUKE LESSON. I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, Jeru- salem ! Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. The Lord is great and greatly to be praised. — Honor and majesty are before him, strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the peo- ple, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; bring an offering and come into his courts. worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit : and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. One thing have I desired of the Lord, and that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. How amiable are thy tabernacles, Lord of hosts ! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth out for the Living God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house ; they will be still praising thee. For a day in thy courts is better than a thou- sand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house 40 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. of my Gcd, than to dwell in the tents of wicked- ness. From Psalms 27, 84, 96 and 122, and St. John 4. RESPONSES. Sup. — Praise waiteth for thee, God, in Zion, and unto thee shall the vow be performed. School. — thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Sup. — All the earth shall worship thee and shall sing unto thee. School. — I will go into thy House with burnt offerings : I will pay thee my vows. Sup. — In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin, the Lord hath no pleasure. School. — Wherewith shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before the high God ? Sup. — The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and a contrite heart. God, thou wilt not despise — School. — Lord, open thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. Sup. — As the heart panteth after the water- brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, God. School. — My soul thirsteth for God, for the liv- ing God ; when shall I come and appear before him. Sup. — Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee. School. — Blessed art thou, Lord ; teach me thy statutes. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 41 Sup. — I will meditate on thy precepts, and ha.ve respect unto thy ways. School. — I will delight myself in thy statutes ; I will not forget thy word. Sup. — Deal kindly with thy servant, that I may live and keep thy word. School. — Open thou mine eyes, that I may be* hold the wondrous things of thy holy word. Sup. — Thy word is very pure ; therefore thy servant loveth it. School. — Thy righteousness is an Everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Sup. — 1 will pay my vows unto the Lord, now in the presence of his people, in the Lord's house. School. — I will offer to thee the sacrifice ot thanksgiving, and will call upon thy name, Lord. Sup. — I will serve the Lord as long as I live ; I will worship my God while I have my being. School. — My meditation of him shall be sweet ; my joy shall be in the Lord. PEATER. HOLY Father, once more we come — into this place of worship, — and in the name of Jesus, thy dear Son, — would lift our prayers to Thee. — In our own name we cannot come, — for there is no other name given — under heaven and among men — whereby we can be saved — than the name of our Eedeemer. We cannot come in our own worthiness, — for we have sinned against thy law, — and merit noth- ing of thy favor. — But he who loved us, and 42 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. died for our salvation, — is all worthy ; — and in his name we bow in humble supplication. — God, hear us in mercy, we pray Thee. — We confess our sins before Thee, — we ask Thee to forgive ; we pray for strength that we may sin no more. — Blessed Father, — keep us in thy love — upon this holy sabbath day. Give us wisdom, we pray Thee, — that we may pay our vows, — and worship here acceptably. Let our thoughts be pure, — let our hearts give unto Thee — their first and purest love. May we learD to love as Jesus loved ; — to resist temptation — as he alone resisted, — and to live as he lived, — ever near to Thee. We praise Thee, — we bless Thee, — we adore Thee for thy great love to us. — Make us still more grateful, — -and may our praises ascend to Thee this day, — a sincere and acceptable offering. Father, hear us we pray Thee. — Let this day be employed in seeking for spiritual riches — and guided by the light of Gospel truth, — may we at- tain unto a higher life — than we have ever known. Be with us, especially, during this session of our school ; — be with us in all our life, — and at last, may we worship Thee, — in thy kingdom above,— through Christ our Lord, Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 6. — " The Love of Truth." — 10 & 14's M Not too fast. W. E Hickfon. 1. My days of youth are not from fol - ly free, 43 I prize the truth the more the world I see; I'll -m — # — « [ -M—m-rt — i+-i — lJ *l -# — # — g — #T- ig — g - flg -gj #— *-»{g-«- keep the straight and nar-row path and lead where'er it "fHV f ' *1 ' ^h * * r* 1 1j -I > — u 1 #— #-*-• f P-4-— i3- H^-M ^- may, The voice of truth I'll fol - low and o-bey. 44 DEVOTIONAL SEEVICE. 2 My footsteps lead, O truth, and mould my will, In wWd and deed my duty to fulfil i Dishonest arts and selfish aims to truth can ne'er belong ; No deed of mine shall be a deed of wrong. 3 The strength of youth — we see it soon decay ; But strong is truth, and stronger every day ; Though falsehood seem a mighty power, which we in vain assail, The power of truth will in the end prevail. 4 The friends of youth, O let them always be The friends of truth, and, therefore dear to me ! Let others love duplicity, and on them fortune smile, But truth for me, and the heart that's free from guile. Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together* saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding. Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Superintendent. — How beautiful upon the moun- tains are the feet of Him that bringeth good tid- dings — that publisheth peace. School. — That bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth Salvation Sup. — That saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. "WELCOME. "We are here again, this day, for the double pur- pose of gaining wisdom, and worshipping God ; and if we seek for wisdom, such as we need, most of all things in this life, we shall thereby worship God. Solomon says that Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and that the gain thereof is better than gold. Let us thank God for this blessed opportu- nity to grow wise in things which pertain to our salvation. To this exalted privilege, to this de- lightful work, I welcome you with pleasure ; and 45 46 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. as the source of perfect "Wisdom, let us turn oux thoughts to the teachings of Christ. School — How sweet are thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. SCRIPTUKE LESSON. I am the good shepherd ; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf com- ing, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth : and the wolf catcheth them and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so I know the Father : and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold : them also must I bring, and they shall hear my voice ; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt ? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you and ye believed DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 47 not : the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life ; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all ; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. From St. John, 10th chap. BESPONSES. * Sup. — The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. School. — He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ; he leadeth me beside the still waters. Sup. — He restoreth my soul ; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake. School. — Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : Sup. — For thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, School. — The Lord is my light and my salva- tion ; whom shall I fear ? Sup. — The Lord is the strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ? School. — In the time of trouble he shall hide me in His pavilion. 48 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — In the secret of his Tabernacle shall he hide me. School. — He shall set me upon a rock. Sup. — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, — School. — Nor standeth in the way of sinners,— Sup. — Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. School. — But his delight is in the law of the Lord. Sup. — He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. School. — His leaf, also, shall not wither ; — and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Sup. — Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth; » School. — Out of the mouth of babes and suck- lings hast Thou ordained strength. Sup. — Both young men and maidens ; School. — Old men and children ; Sup. — Let them praise the name of the Lord: School. — For his name alone is excellent. Sup. — Praise ye the Lord. School. — Let everything that hath breath, praise the Lord. All — Amen, and Amen. PEAYER. GREAT Spirit of Power and Love !— Our God and our Father ! — accept our thanks — for Thy goodness unto us, — during the week since last we were here together. — Kindly hast Thou watched DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 49 over us, — and great has been Thy mercy towards us. — Forgive us, our Father, — that we think so little of Thy Love, — that we are so unmindful of the hand that feeds, — sustains and blesses us. — Let Thy good spirit lift our souls, — and direct our thoughts to Thee ; — that we may live more con- stantly — in Thy sensible presence. — We would thank Thee most sincerely, — for Thy Holy word. — It is as a lamp to our feet, — and a r light to our path. — It leads us in the way of righteousness ; — It promises Salvation. Blessed Father, — we thank Thee for the life and the Gospel of Thy Son. — 0, may we seek to be like Jesus. — So pure, so kind, so merciful, — so wise, so great, so good. — May we delight to learn of Him — in the Sunday School ; — and to live more like Him, everywhere. — 0, Father! — keep us in Thy love, we pray thee. — Save us, we beseech Thee — from sin and its results, — and at last, may we all meet in Heaven, — to praise and serve Thee forever. Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, — Thy kingdom come, — Thy will be done on eaith, — as it is done in heaven ; — give us this day our daily bread, — forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those — who trespass against us, — lead us not into temptation, — but deliver us from evil, — for Thine is the kingdom, — and the power, and the glory forever, — Amen. 50 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 7. — "I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD." — C M Published by Permission. 1. I sing the mighty pow'r of God That I l-rH^i' )- T — ■ J-- 1- T f- \ T -\ r T t r\j, r i g ±fi4-— ^ ipip made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing Si Sin fc= 1 r "f* "f" ^ » ' seas a-broad, And built the lof- ty skies. Hiii=!.I§EiIi 2. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3. I sing the goodness of the Lord, Who fills the earth with food ; He formed the creatures by his word f And then pronounced them good. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 51 4 There's not a plant or flower below, But makes thy glories known ; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy throne, 8.— C. M. 1 There's not a star, whose twinkling light Shines on the distant earth, And cheers the silent gloom of night But mercy gave it birth. 2 There's not a cloud whose dews distil Upon the parching clod, And clothe with verdure vale and hill, That is not sent by God. 3 There's not a place in earth's vast round In ocean's deep or air, Where skill and wisdom are not found ; For God is everywhere. 4 Around, beneath, below, above, Wherever space extends, There God displays his boundless love, And power with mercy blends. Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together saith the Lord, School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, ancf where ia the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE FIFTH. VI. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. GOD'S LOVE TO MAN. Superintendent. — Grace and peace Tbe multi- plied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus Christ our Lord. School. — Amen — amen. Sup. — Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God. School. — We love Him because he first loved us. WELCOME. Yes, children — God first loved us; and He loves us now and will love us forever. " God is Love; his mercy brightens All the path in which we rove; Bliss he wakes and woe he lightens; God is Wisdom :— God is Love." There is no path of life which the mercy and loving kindness of God do not brighten, and there is no joy of life, which his sweet smile does not make more beautiful. His love gives you these blessed opportu- nities to learn his gracious truth, and to sing 52 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 53 praises unto his holy name — In this Love, he gave you all your friends ; — and all the care, assistance and council which you ever received at their hands. — Yes, he gave his only Son, our blessed Saviour, to be your Friend, and die for your salvation. I am happy in hearing you say, " We love him, because he first loved us." Let us all seek to learn how much he loves us, and then we shall love Him more. SCRIPTURE LESSON. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world ; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Behold the fowls of the air : for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into bams ; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they ? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature ? And why take ye thought for raiment ? Con- sider the lilies of the field, how they grow ; they toil not, neither do they spin : And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field which to-day is, and to-mori'ow is cast into 54 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith ? Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword ? Nay, in all these things we are more than con- querors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. [From Matt. 6th, St. John 3d, and Rom. 8th.] BESPONSES. Step. — 0, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — 0, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness. School — And for his wonderful works to the children of men. Sup. — For He satisfieth the longing soul, School. — And filleth the hungry soul with good- ness — Sup. — 0, Praise the Lord all ye nations, — School. — Praise Him all ye people. Sup. — For his merciful kindness is great towards us ; — School. — And the truth of the Lord endureth forever. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 55 Sup. — It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man — School. — Ig is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. — Sup. — Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee ;— School. — Thou art my God, and I will exalt Thee. Sup. — 0, let me not wander from Thy com- mandments—A School. — Teach me Thy statutes. Sup. — I will meditate in Thy precepts and have respect unto Thy ways. School. — I will delight myself in Thy statutes ; I will not forget Thy word. Sup.— The Lord is gracious, — School. — And full of compassion — Sup. — Slow to anger, — School. — And of great mercy. Sup. — The Lord is good to all, — School — And His tender mercies are over all His works. Sup. — My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, — School. — And let all flesh bless His holy name forever and ever. PRAYER. OTHOU who are our changeless benefactor, — hallowed be Thy name. — Hallowed upon our lips — and hallowed within our hearts. — Unto Thee be all the praise and glory — unto Thee, 56 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. thanksgiving and honor, — forever and ever,*— Amen. — Holy One, — unto Thee we come in hum- ble prayer. — To Thee we bring an offering, — our hearts' adoration, — and in the mame of Him who died for us, — we pray Thee to accept it, — and let Thy smile of love — rest upon us. — Bless- ed Father, — we know how poor and frail we are, — and how unworthy of Thy great mercy, — yet, as Thou regardest the falling of a^pparrow, — and dost regard us, — poor as we are,^)f more value than many sparrows, — we come to Thee, and say, 0, Father ! — look not upon our imperfections, — but hear our prayer — for greater strength and better lives. 0, Thou who hearest prayer, — wilt thou smile upon this school. — Long may we enjoy its happy sessions — and its sweet instructions. They are the fruits of Thy Love. — 0, love us still, we pray Thee, — and let us dwell in Thy love — forever and ever, Amen. 9. — " Allandale." — 6 1., or double. Beyond, beyond that bound - less sea, A- Far-ther thau thougkt itself can flee, Thy -b— 4 i- *-+»-«— •-• DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 57 bove that dome of dwell - ing is on -I sky, high. Yet ^BB—z — & — — & t '-z—^zz-jz:: =Sx=.-iti=zr^ dear the aw H- 1 thought to me, That =31= z'zzi^^tzzzzfczzi Z^tZ^^Z^I^Z^Z^ZBti * i • i i ii taou my God art nigh Yet dear the aw - ful :^zzp: m «z=p=ztt^zp==?B=zzpz F — ' — ^t, — ^ — i 1 — zzzzlzzJzzCgrzMzzC: -I — « — i-^vj-hd-^-' -H — l ?z^ - ?: :gzzgzz*zzpzi^:izSzz>zz:^: Ml: •&-* thought to me, That thou, my God art nigh. =t ^EgE^E g EgEggJE 58 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. ?,. We hear thy voice when thunders roll Through the wide fields of air ; The waves obey thy dread control : Yet still thou art not there. Where shall I find Hirn, O my soul, Who yet is everywhere ? 3. 0, not in circling depth, or height, But in the conscious breast, Present to faith, though veiled from sight, There does his spirit rest. O come thou Presence Infinite, And make thy creatures blest. 4. The heavenly spheres, God, to thee Attune their evening hymn, All wise, all holy, thou art praised In song of seraphim ; Unnumbered systems, suns and worlds Unite to worship thee, While thy majestic greatness fills Space, time, eternity. 5. On all thou smil'st, and what is man Before thy presence, God ? A breath but yesterday inspired, To-morrow but a clod ? That clod shall mingle in the vale, But kindled, Lord, by thee, The spirit to thy arms shall springs To Life and Liberty. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 59 Sup.~ Come now and let us reason together, eaith the Lord. Children. — Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me. Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts. 10.— 8 & 7s M. Jesus, Lord of life and glory, Friend of children, hear our lays ; Humbly would our souls adore thee, Sing thy name in hymns of praise. We are debtors to thy kindness, Lord of grace, and boundless love ; Thousands wander on in blindness, Strangers to the light above. But 'tis ours to read the pages, Where the rays of glory glow ; And, through everlasting ages, We aspire thy bliss to know. Jesus, on thine arm relying, We would tread this earthly vale ; Be our life, when we are dying ; — Be our strength, when strength shall faiL END OF SERVICE SIXTH. VII. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. GOSPEL OP CHRIST. Superintendent. — Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom of God. School. — Hosanna to the Son of David : Bless- ed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. WELCOME. Once more we are together in this place of youth- ful worship, and while God is smiling upon us, our hearts should be filled with love to him. This day is a new witness, which testifies of his love to us. Blessed be his great and holy name. As I look upon the bright and joyous faces of the chil- dren now before me, I do not wonder that Jesua took little children in his arms and blessed them. I do not wonder that he looked upon them aa beautiful flowers, which should add loveliness and fragrance to the bowers of Paradise above. 0, I welcome you with joy to this place and ser- vice, and may our hearts be filled with sweetest happiness, while we unite to read God's word, to sing his praises, to invoke his blessings, and to feast upon his promises of everlasting life. 60 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 61 School. — send out thy light and thy truth ; let them lead me. Then will I go unto the altar of God — unto God my exceeding joy. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Come unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart ; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my "burden is light. ^[ But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with ail thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain : and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, Baying, (From Matt. 11th, 22nd, and 5th.) 62 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. RESPONSES. Sup. — Blessed are the poor in spirit : School. — For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Sup. — Blessed are they that mourn : School. For they shall be comforted. Sup. — Blessed are the meek : School. — For they shall inherit the earth. Sup. — Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : School. — For they shall be filled. Sup. — Blessed are the merciful : School. — For they shall obtain mercy. Sup. — Blessed are the pure in heart : School. — For they shall see God. Sup. — Blessed are the peacemakers : School. — For they shall be called the children of God. Sup. — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake : School. — For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Sup — Ye are the salt of the earth, — School. — But if the salt have lost his savior, wherewith shall it be salted ? Sup. — Ye are the light of the world. School. — A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Sup. — I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven : — School. — For it is God's throne ; — Sup. — Nor by the earth: — School. — For it is his footstool ; — Sup. — Neither by Jerusalem : • School. — For it i3 the city of the Great King. Sup. — Neither shalt thou swear by thy head : DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 63 School. — For thou canst not make one hair white or black. Sup. — But let your communication be, yea, yea ; nay, nay : — School. — For whatsoever is more than these, cometh of evil. PRAYER. HOLT Father ;— We bless Thee for the words of truth and life, — which Jesus has given us. — how precious is his gospel ! Help us, we pray Thee — to walk in its light,— and to possess all its joys. May the iove of Christ, — dwell rich- ly in our hearts. May we obey his teachings — im- itate his examples, — and make our lives as near like his life, — as we have power to do. — In our weakness — wilt Thou, Father help us? — In our ignorance — wilt Thou instruct us ; — and if we fail, — we pray thee to forgive ? Help us to be humble, — to be meek, — to be pure in heart. — May we never take Thy name in vain ; — and 0, may we love Thee with all our souls. — May we love to do good, — and in all things — imitate our Saviour. Father ; — help us to resist temptation, — to shun the appearance of evil, — to cleave to all that is good — and to turn aside from every sinful way. May we so live — that those who see and know us, — shall say we love thy law. — Be pleased to bless all members of this school. Give us health and happiness — we pray Thee; — may our Faith be strong — and our hope bright : — and may we live and die in Thy service. Glory and honor, — praise and thanksgiving, — be unto thy holy name — forever and ever— Amen. 64 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 7 & 6's M. 11. — " HOSANNA." Allegretto. hzfcfctfc;* attfr i=£ 8 ^ I * * ~| . — ***—tj — * ^ j 1. When, his sal- va- tion bring-ing, To ^#£ dTrfTE = 3 e-e-Q :*z*=£*z±*=afc *zat :=££=* _ — _j» — .*. +—a* Zi- on Je- sus came, The chil-dren all stood zatizatzafc: **=* — H — i — h-^-H — t-H — ! — _jj — ^ — ^_±i — ^_i — ^__ z[zzzzsi?z?z^zSiSSzzziz:zzz*zzi£ singing Hosan-na to his name. Nor did their zeal cf- -rTT*W£ EEaESJtE -p»_... DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 65 z*xd=«:t*i r-^— #->-*-*- fend him, But as he rode a - - long', He let them still at =^=ti:f-rr4iri::*ifc:4t=t:^za ^J I ^ L.^—^ II ^_J ^_L _< 1 & 1 ^_^ -ZJL — 0-^- ll- ■1 -| -^iff tend him. And smiled to hear their sonp;. 2. And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still ; Though now as King he reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill : We'll flock around his banner, Who sits upon the throne ; And cry aloud, "Hosanna To David's royal Son." 3. For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise ; The stones, our silence shaming, Might well hosanna raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words ? No ! while our hearts are tender, They, too, shall be the Lord's. 66 DVEOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord. School — Whence cometh "Wisdom, and where ia the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. 12. — 7& 6's M. 1 God of the wide creation — Of air, and earth, and sea, Accept the young oblation We children bring to thee. "We come, thy saints attending, And join our notes with theirs j At mercy's footstool bending, We lift our youthful prayers. 2 And will the Lord of glory, Who dwells beyond the sky, Hark to our humble story, And answer from on high ? He will : for he has told us, In his eternal word, His eyes always behold us — His ears have ever heard. 3 Then bless, O God of heaven, Those to our hearts so dear, Let light and truth be given To all our teachers here. O, grant us thy good Spirit, Our wayward hearts to rule, That we may grace inherit Within our Sabbath School. END OF SERVICE SEVENTH. vm. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. MIRACLES OP CHRIST. Superintendent. — The wilderness and the sol- itary place shall be glad for them: — School. — And the desert shall rejoice and blos- som as the rose. Sup. — Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, — School. — And the ears of the deaf shall be un- stopped — Sup. — Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, — School. — And the tongue of the dumb shall sing. Sup. — On eyes that never saw the day Christ pours the bright celestial ray ; And deafened ears by him unbound, Catch all the harmony of sound. -WELCOME. Children : — As I arise to lead in your devo- tions this morning, my thoughts turn back to those days when Jesus was here upon the earth, speaking, the truths of His glorious gospel and working miracles in the name of God. I think of Him as he stood at the grave of Lazarus, and 67 68 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. as he took the hand of that Jewish Ruler s cUagh. ter, in his own, and said, " Maiden arise." 0, who that saw those miracles, could have doubted that Jesus was the Christ ! that God was with Him ? I welcome you, to-day, to a contem- plation of that history, in which we learn of the miracles wrought by our Saviour. Let us think much of them, that our faith in the Son of God may be strengthened. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another ? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offend- ed in me. And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye ? And they said, Seven, and a few lit- tle fishes. And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 69 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left 6even baskets full. And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children. And Jesus departed from thence, and come nigh unto the sea of Galilee : and went up in a mountain, and sat down there. And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet ; and he healed them : Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk and the blind to see : and they glorified the God of Israel. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves : but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us ; we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, ye of little faith ? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea ; and there was a great calm. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow : and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compas- sion on her, and said unto her, Weep not 70 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. And lie came and touched the bier : and they that bare him stood still, And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. [From Matt. 8th, 11th and 15th.] RESPONSES. Sup. — What think ye of Christ ? School, — Lord I believe ! help thou my un- belief. Sup. — Whoso believeth not, abideth in dark- ness. School. — Whosoever confesseth that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him and he in God. Sap. — And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. School — In him there was no sin. Sup. — How can a man who is a sinner do such miracles ? School. — When Christ cometh will he do more miracles than these that this man doeth ? Sup. — Eabbi, we know Thou art a teacher come from God, for no man can do the miracles that Thou doest, except God be with him. School. — Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Sup. — He that believeth on the Son hath ever- lasting life — School. — Though he were dead, yet shall he live. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 71 Sup. — Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. School. — Whosoever is bom of God doth not commit sin. Sup. — For his seed remaineth in him, and he cannot sin ; School. — Because ne is born of God. PBAYER. HOLY Father:— we thank Thee for the life of Christ. In thy Holy word it is given us — and by it we are led nearer to Thee. We thank Thee for his miracles. They were the seals of his divine commission. In them we see Thy power.. Through them, Thy love was manifest. They were the fulfilments of prophecy. They spake to man of Thee. They bid us love and reverence — Thy blessed Son. Help us to love him more. Help us to follow Him — with greater faithfulness. We pray for more of his great virtues. We pray to be more like him. Kind parent, we praise Thee for the Truth — thy Son made known. For the Hope it gives us, — for the Faith which it in- spires. may we love that Truth, — and love Thee, also, — as the Giver thereof. Holy Fa- ther : — accept our thanks, — and may we be more grateful still — for Thy great goodness to us. For- give us our sins, — we humbly pray : — deliver us from future evil ; — may we live as Christ's disci- ples, — and at last die, — trusting in Him as a Universal Saviour : — and all the praise, honor, and glory — shall be given unto Thy name — for- evermore. — Amen. 72 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 13 — "Blind Bartimeus." — 8 & 7's M. 1. " Mer-cy IPH O thou son of Da-vid !' — -£-— -m 1 — zA — j- 2. Man - y fnr his cry-ing chid him, :fz=*— Szrstt 11 -(©— -T iiiiiii Thus blind Bar-ti - me-us prayed;"Oth-ers by thy zz^zzjzzzizrrlfzqzqzzzzfidzizizzzizzfl: Ez9zzzzEzfe*EEtzEzEzzzzl But he call'd the loud-er still ; Till the gracious EEEEESfeEzzt&EcEEz ztzzE»=dlz:2z:*zr:zE£z:»z3itz: word are sav-ed, Now to me afford thine aid. a=*EE3z^itrSii-q-z±K Saviour bid him,"Come,and ask me what you will." -7n-o--A — ©i-; zpz =¥ IT DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 73 3 Money was not what he wanted, Though by begging used to live ; But he asked, and Jesus granted Alms which none but he could give. 4 " Lord, remove this grievous blindness, Let my eyes behold the day !" Straight he saw, and, won by kindness, Followed Jesus in the way. 5 Now, methinks, I hear him praising, Publishing to all around ; " Friends, is not my case amazing? What a Saviour I have found ! 6 " O ! that all the blind but knew him, And would be advised by me ! Surely they would hasten to him, — He would cause them all to see." Sap. — Come now and let us reason together saith the Lord. Children. — Whence then cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures : for in them ye think ye have eternal life. 14.— 8 & 7's M. 1 Gently, Lord, O gently lead us, Wheresoe'er through earth we range | May no pride nor fear impede us, Nor our hope to doubting change. 2 When temptation's darts assail us, When in devious paths we stray, Let thy goodness never fail us — Lead us in thy perfect way. 74 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE, 3 In the hour of pain and anguish, In the hour when death is near, Suffer not our souls to languish, Suffer not our souls to fear. 4 And when mortal life is ended, Bid us in thy presence rest, Where our praises shall be blended With the anthems of the blest. *ND OF SERVICE EIGHTH. IX DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. GOD'S SEBVICE, OUE HIGHEST GOOD. Superintendent. — I beseech yon, therefore, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodiet a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service. School, — For whether we live, we live unto the Lord ; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord r whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's WELCOME. Yes, children : — we are the Lord's, and the Lord is our Father. How thankful should we be that we are in the hands of such a God ; that we are required to love and worship so kind and mer- ciful a Benefactor. O, how many thousands of children are this day bowing down before those false gods who are the representatives of hatred, anger, cruelty and revenge. They cannot love such gods — they only fear and tremble before them. — But our God is the only living and true God ; and all other gods are idols. How thank- ful we should be that we can livfl in Christian 75 76 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. lands, and "while we worship, have our souls yearn towards the Being we adore and love. We come to worship such a God this day. It is a blessed privilege, and to the joys and bene- fits of such a service I bid you all thrice welcome. May God be with us, and may we worship Him m spirit and in Truth. School. — God be merciful unto us, and bless us. Sup. — And show us the light of his countenance. School. — Amen, amen. SCRIPTURE LESSONS. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edi- fy one another, even as also ye do. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you ; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among your- selves. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. DEVOTIONAL. SERVICE. 77 In every thing give thanks ; for this i? che will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophcsyings. Prove all things ; hold fast that whicV Is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify yor. wholly ; and / P ra y God your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of cur Lord Jesus Christ. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering ; (for he is faithful that prom- ised ;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works : Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves to- gether. (From 1st Thess. 5, and Heb. 10th chap.) RESPONSES. Sup. — come, let us sing unto the Lord. School. — Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Sup. — Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving. School. — And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Sup, — For the Lord is a Great God. School — And a great King above all gods Sup. — In his hand are the deep places of the larth ; School. — The strength of the hills is his also. Vm^ -^.Tne sea is His, and He made it : 78 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — And His bands formed the dry land. Sup. — O came, let us warship and bow down : School.-Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Sup. — O, give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good. School. — For his mercy endureth fovever. Sup. — Q. give thanks unto the Lord of lords ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — give thanks unto the God of gods ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sip. — To Him who alone doeth great wonders ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — To Hiai that by wisdom made the heav- ens : School.- — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — To him who remembered us in our low estate, School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — Who giveth food to all flesh ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — O give thanks unto the God of heaven ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. All, — Praise the Lord : praise ye the Lord. PRAYER. Great source of Power and Love ! — we come to Thee — bringing our offerings. We come as chil- dren — unto Thee, our Father. We are poor and needy, — our offerings are very unworthy, — but all we have — we would present to Thee. Help us to give Thee our hearts : — and all the love of our hearts. All our pure thoughts, — all our good de- sires, — all our noble resolves, — all our religious feelings, — we would present before Thee ; — and DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 79 we pray, God, — that Thou wouldst not look upon our many follies and imperfections. We de- sire to be more worthy. We would pray for great- er good. We would bring to thine altar, — a pur- er and a better offering. We pray to be kept from the ways of evil, — and to be led into all truth. May we learn to shun vicious companions. May we love Thee, better, — and study Thy Holy Word — with greater delight. may we ever re- joice — when the Sabbath comes — and hasten with pleasure — to the Sunday school. May we learn to worship Thee, — learn to trust in Thee, — and learn to praise Thee as we ought. forgive us our many sins and follies, — and keep us in a more constant remembrance of Thee. Bless the Sunday school — we humbly pray Thee. Bless all the children, — the teachers, — the Superintendent — and the Pastor. Clod ! bless our parents also. Give them a mind to meet here with us, — and 0, may we all learn together — of our Father in heaven. Amen. 80 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 15. — "Union Street." — 6&7's, double. Words by E. Tower. Davids' Harp. 1. Fa-ther, iu thy sacred dwell-ing, Now we lift *he voice in prayer: While our gen-tle hearts are swell-ing zzzzzzzzzzrzws-fCZjtzfL t~gn — r I a=Ht Lend, O lend, a gracious ear! View us on life's -Of *—gi—\—\~ri\9-& — ^-t-O^-O— O- o zz:=r: zz:g:zze: .-j- z:zt Ktf #5- J »• * trou-bled wa - ters, Rude - ly toss'd by 9— *=t= DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 81 # _ ZZf - - _J" O'er the bil - lows far and wide. 2. Should the distant shadows rising, Veil in clouds our vernal sky, May we, on thy arm reclining, Feel secure when danger's nigh* Keep us, by thy spirit given, Till the voyage of life is past, Safely to the port of heaven Bring our weary souls at last. 16. — 8&7'sM. — Double. 1. When the morning bell is ringing, To the chapel we repair ; Here we all unite in singing, And devoutly join in prayer. While in harmony our voices Are ascending to our God, Every grateful heart rejoices, Thus to spread his praise abroad. 2. In the duties now before us, Let us faithfully engage ; Spirit of all truth ! be o'er us, As we search the sacred page, 82 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. May the lessons Christ has taught us, All our minds and hearts improve ; And the blessings he has brought us, Wake a strong and holy love. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, Baith the Lord. School. — Whence then cometh Wisdom and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for ir them ye think je have eternal life. ■ND OF SERVICE NINTH. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE TEN COMMANDMEITT3 Superintendent — Great peace have they that love Thy law, and nothing shall offend them. School. — Blessed are they that keep his testi- monies and seek Him with the whole heart Sup. — " Little travellers, keep the way, Watching, lest ye go astray : Safe and pleasant is the road Leading up to God's abode." WELCOME Children : — The way to heaven is the way of Wisdom ; and Solomon says her ways are ways of pleasantness and her paths, the paths of peace. — When we obey God's commandments, we walk in that pleasant way, and have great reward. And are the commandments of the Lord difficult to un- derstand ? or hard to keep ? 0, no ! A wayfar- ing man, though a fool, need not err in regard to them ; and in keeping them, there is great delight. We come to-day, into this school once more, and 83 84 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. what can we learn that will do us more good than those requirements of our heavenly Father, known as the Ten Commandments ? Unto that work, I welcome you. School. — Make us to go in the paths of tbv commandments, for therein do we delight. SCBIPTTTRE LESSONS. And the Lord said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables like unto the first ; and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first tables which thou breakest. And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto Mount Sinai and present thy. self there to me in the top of the mount. And he hewed two tables of stone, like unto the first ; and Moses rose up early in the morning and went up into Mount Sinai, as the Lord had com- manded, and took in his hand the two tables of stone. And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And Moses made haste and bowed his head to- ward the earth and worshipped. And he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights. And Moses turned and went down from the mount, and the two tables of the testimony were in his hand ; the tables were written on both their sides ; on the one side and on the other were they written. And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables. fFrom Ex. 32d and 34th.) DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 85 RESPONSES. Sup. — And God spake all these words, saying, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. School. — Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them nor serve them. Sup. — Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thj God in vain. School. — For the Lord will not hold him guilt- less, who fcaketh his name in vain. Sup. — Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. School. — Blessed is the man that keepeth the Sabbath. Sup. — Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work. School. — But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. Sup. — Honor thy father and thy mother — School. — That thy days may be long in the earth. Sup. — Thou shalt not kill. School. — For no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Sup. — Thou shalt not commit adultery. School. — Whoso doeth it destroyeth the peace of his own soul. Sup. — Thou shalt not steal. School. — For the Lord is the avenger of all such. Sup. — Thou shalt not bear false witness — School. — For a false witness shall not be un- punished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Sup. — Thou shalt not covet anything that is thy neighbor's. 86 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — For thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Sup — On these commandments, hang all the Law and the Prophets. School — Amen. Let all the people say, Amen PRAYER. HOLY Father, — we thank Thee for thy law, Thou hast not made it difficult to understand, or hard to obey. — 0. may we love to walk in Thy commandments. — Forgive us, — we pray Thee — that we have sometimes gone astray — and diso- beyed thy Law. — Call after us — if we again wan- der — and may we learn to look to Thee — for wis- dom and for strength. — May we find, — that in doing Thy will— there is great joy and peace. — 0. draw us — and we will come after Thee: — lead Thou us — ard we shall not go astray. — May we love and worship Thee. — May we keep the Sab- bath holy. — May we shun all evil — and strive to uphold all good. — May o.ir lips be pure from wicked words — and our hearts from unholy thoughts. May we always respect the rights of others — and be content with what Thou givest us. — Our Father which art in heaven — hallowed be thy name — thy kingdom come — thy will be done on earth — as it is done in heaven — give us this day our daily bread — forgive us our trespasses — as we forgive those who trespass against us — lead us not into temptation — but deliver us from evil — for thine is the kingdom — and the power, and the glory forever — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 87 17.—" Away to School."— 8 & 6's M. Music from "Juvenile Singing School." By permission. j| J* Allegro Chorus. ^ •j # -o — a- -0- -0- # * 1. As oft - en as the Sabbath comes, A - For this we joy - ful leave our homes, A - t A - way to school, a - way to school, A I END. DUET. ... _r^ ^ i ^ ^ j _, *r r^ i ^... , ^ - _Ja .—I way, a-way way, a-way way, a - way —J 3: to school ! to school! to school. Tis there we learn the ^ 3P -j- ' i 1 — *i -*.- D. C. ho ly truth,That safe-ly guides the feet of youth, W =*-*: 88 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 2 'Tis there we sweet enjoyment find, Away, away to school ! And friendly teachers, ever kind, Away, away to school ! The sportive bird, on airy wing Is not then we a happier thing, Away, away to school ! 3 We would that all our mates would shout, Away, away to school ! We know the joy they lose without, Away, away to school ! O could they look within each heart, They'd see how glad the pulses start, Away, away to school ! We'll think no more of idle play, Away, away to school ! But thoughtful there the season stay, Away, away to school ! And future time the thought will bring, How joyfully we all did sing. Away, away to school ! Sup. — Come now, and let us reason togethei, saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh wisdom, and where if the place of understanding. Sup. — Search the scriptures, for in them y* think ye have eternal life. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 89 18.— 3. & 6's M. 1 Away from home to school we come, Upon this holy day: In faith and love, we look above, And humbly praise and pray ; O let this hour to God be given ! Let every heart be raised to heaven ! And while in youth, we learn the truth, May we the truth obey. 2 Our teachers dear, we meet you here, And share your faithful care ; O may each heart its thanks impart In grateful, earnest prayer ; That God may crown with joys above, Your patient toils and works of love, And that at last, life's changes past, We all may meet you there. 3 O let us now devoutly bow Before our Father's face ! His will adore, his love implore/ To bless us all our days. And humbly too, let us confess Our folly and our sinfulness ; Father, "forgive ! O may we live More worthy of thy grace ! END OF SERVICE TENTH. XI DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. CONFIDENCE IN GOD. Superintendent. — In God is my Salvation and my Glory — my refuge is in God — School. — Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, shall be safe. Sup. — It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. School. — Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 'WELCOME. And how shall we learn to trust in God ? Chil- dren, this is a most important question, and you are here, to-day, to learn the answer which should be given to it ? I welcome you to this good work, and may you all obtain that answer which is given in God's Holy Book. We all trust our friends ; but do we trust our enemies ? We know that those who love us, will never seek to injure us, %nd so we place our confidence in them. Now, 90 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 91 the Bible teaches that God loves us more than any earthly friend can love ; and if friendship is the natural foundation of confidence, why should we not have Faith in God? Shall we not learn to trust Him. — to have faith in Him, by learning how much He loves us ? let us see His love in the sunshine and in the rain — in the bright and beautiful flowers, and in the rich harvests of au- tumn, in the gifts of our parents and friends, but more than all in the gift of Jesus Christ our Sa- viour. All these blessings aie the fruits of God'a love, and as we think of them, let us learn to cherish Faith in the great and glorious Giver. SCRIPTURE LESSON. And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae ; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets : Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again : and others were tortured, not accepting deliver- ance ; that they might obtain a better resurrec- tion : And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprison- ment: 92 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword : they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins : be- ing destitute, afflicted, tormented: (Of whom the world was not worthy :) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise : God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. Wherefore seeing we also aie compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily be- set us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith : who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradic- tion of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. [From Ileb. 11th and 12th chapters.] RESPONSES. Sup. — I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help — School. — My help cometh from the Lord. Sup. — He will not suffer thy foot to be moved — School— He that keepeth thee will not slum- ber, Sup. — The Lord is thy keeper — DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 93 School. — The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. Sup. — The Sun shall not smite thee by day — School. — Nor the moon by night. Sup. — The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil, School. — He shall preserve thy Soul. Sup. — The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in, — School. — From this time forth, and even for- ever more. Sup. — Have Faith in God. School. — Lord, increase our faith ! Sup. — Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. School. — Without faith it is impossible to please God, Sup. — I exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. School. — The just shall live by faith. Sup. — Being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. School. — Lord, increase our faith. Sup. — By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. School. — By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death. Sup — By faith Abraham obeyed the Divine command and journeyed to the land of promise. School. — By faith he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Sup. — By faith when he was tried he offered up Isaac — 94 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — And he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten Son. Sfp. — By faith the walls of Jericho fell down — School. — By faith the children of Israel passed through the Red Sea, as by dry land. All. — Lord, our Lord, increase our faith in Thee. PEAYEK. / \ LORD — Our Heavenly Father ! — give us faith \ > in Thee — faith that rests in love ; — faith that casts out all fear : — and faith that will give us peace and joy. Father - Thou dost love us — help us to love Thee — with all the soul. — We thank Thee fur Thy care — for Thy grace — for Thy salvation through Jesus Christ. — Lord! whose love is like thine? — Whom can we trust as we can trust in Thee '( — Glory be to Thy holy name — forever aud ever, Amen. meet with us this day; — smile upon this school, — and let Thy love be in all our hearts. We pray Thee to forgive our sins — purify our affections and keep us near to" Jesus, -V^Tay ~we love the truth — may we cherish purity and all goodness — and be saved from all sin — through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen — 0, bless this Sunday School ; — bless the chil- dren, — bless the teachers. — bless the Superintend- ent and Pastor, — bless all our parents and friends — and finally — bless all mankind ; — both in this life — and in the world to come; — and Thine shall be the prahe and glory — forevermore — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 95 19.—" All's Well."— 6 & 4's M. By permission. S. S. Lute. s ¥~ i/fe : -i-|- : j-- , - : : ■+- a— « -t— r =n 1. Our Father and our Friend, Thee we a- 2. Hope, Faith, and Chari-ty. Be these our t* # — —HP Z-ifcS: = n n rj.u*l s 1 >- ? -& dore ! Be-fore thy throne we bend, Thy erace irn - plore. light J Acid may we ear-nest be, For truth and right. jThy spir-it, Lord impart, Reign thou in ev'ry heart, .Let love our souls impel, In virtue to ex - eel TT?'F I :^= T — |i-U£--r. L. J-l ^-v-i~e 9 -L L [f thou with- in us dwell, All's well — all's well ! Then loud the an-them swell, All's well. All's well! -v- r- >—*.-— ^p— ^ i -# i ^- 1— 96 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 20.— 6 & 4*s M. 1 Kind friends, we meet again, Too soon to part ; May friendship bless this hour, And warm each heart. Tones that we love to hear Shall dwell upon the ear, As we, in accents clear, Repeat, " Good night !" 2 Then, friends, once more, farewell I Time bids us part ; Fond memory long shall dwell Around each heart. May heaven its blessings send, And peace your paths attend j Until we meet again, Farewell, good night ! 21.— 6 & 4's M. 1 Thy beauties, Lord, we see. Around, above ; All nature breathes of thee, And of thy love. The sun, undimmed by time, Proclaims, in every clime, Thy truth, thy light sublime, Thy boundless love. 2 Gently the dews distill, "Rains sweetly fall, Teaching thy great good-will Alike to all. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 97 Lord, may thy holy word By all in faith be heard, Breathing of grace conferred By thee on all. EJTD Of SERVICE ELEVENTH. XII. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. PRAISE TO GOD. Superintendent. — come let us sing unt > the Lord : let us make a joyful noise unto the God of our salvation. School. — Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. WELCOME. I suppose there is nothing more acceptable to God than the praise and worship of youthful spirits. He loves the innocence of childhood. He delights in purity and gentleness. He look? with pleasure upon the loving joyous heart which sin has not corrupted, and he smiles when the of- ferings of such souls are brought before Him. How many have brought such an offeriug unto God, this day? How many of jou, children, come here, cherishing that innocence and puri- ty which God loves, and smiles upon. I trust 98 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 99 that some of you — yes, that many of you do this, and if so, God will make this hour a happy and blessed one to your souls. We come to bless and praise his Holy name. may our hearts be filled with love, while we worship before Him. I am glad to welcome so many as are here present, to the services, benefits and joys of our school, and may the smile of Divine love rest upon us. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us. that we should be called the sons of God : therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be : but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him ; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him pu- rifieth himself, even as he is pure Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law : for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins ; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth noi :. whoso- ever sinneth hath not seen him, neither ^nown him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love ; and he that dwell- eth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may 100 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. have boldness in the day of judgment : because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love ; but perfect love cast- eth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him because he first loved us. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the orly wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. (From 1st John 3d and 4th chapters, and the Book of Jude ) RESPONSES. Sup. — sing unto the Lord a new song : — School. — Sing unto the Lord all the earth — Sup. — Sing unto the Lord, bless his name ; — • School. — Show forth his salvation from day to day. Sup. — Declare his glory among the heathen, — School — His wonders among all the people. Sup. — For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised. School. — He is to be feared above all Gods. Sup. — Honor and majesty are before Him: — School. — Strength and beauty are in his sanc- tuary. Sup. — Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. School. — Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name. Sup. — Bring an offering and come into Hia courts. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 101 School. — worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Svp. — Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad ; School. — Let the sea roar and the fulness thereof. Sup. — Let the field be joyful and all that is therein : — Schvol. — Then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord ; — Sup. — For he conieth to judge tie earth ; — School. — With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. Sup. — Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good- will toward men. School. — Heaven and earth are full of the maj- esty of thy glory. Sup. — Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory, and power ; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. School. — To thee all angels cry aloud; the heavens, and all the powers therein. Sup. — To thee cherubim and seraphim contin- ually do cry, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty. School. — Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Sup. — Worthy is the Lamb, that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. School. — Blessing, and honor, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, foiever and ever. 102 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — Be ye, therefore, followers of God, as dear children ; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to another, tender- hearted, forgiving one anothei. All. — Amen. PRAYER. INFINITE Creator, — who seest us, though we cannot see Thee — give us attentive minds, — and make us willing to receive the wisdom taught in the Sabbath School. — May the gentleness of Christ, — the sweetness of his temper, — the beau- ty of his example — be in our thoughts — to pre- serve us from hardness of heart, — to render us loving toward others, — and anxious only, to be adorned with the garment of righteousness. — Ac- cept our humble offering — of praise and thanks- giving — for this day's light and privileges. — Con- secrate this hour — to our religious benefit. — May the desire for purity of soul — make our studies a delight — and our teachers' efforts — the means of bringing us — through Christ — near to our heav- enly Father. — As none of us are too young — to know what it is to be unhappy — may we early learn to walk in the way of wisdom, — that we may comfort our friends, — bless the world — glo- rify our Creator, — and obtain that joy — which is the M inheritance of the just made perfect."— All this we ask — in the name of Jesus — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 103 22. — "Belknap." — P. M. 1. Sweet is the place of play And sweet our frr — r~ gJr--S I 'Ir-*-*— -ri E©E* -*-* p £S? 43: SzS^S dai - ly toys ; But sweeter far the day Of sa - cred ! S i i "" k. r -•—±zzi-*t -*-• -0—0jL _0_ _y_ -*^d-Jt » J ! — ^_Ll__^_l — L *_!*_£ FINE. k0i&^E3i=m=i=^& joys. When hith - er come we year by year, And I EJ3 =£EE^ E| 1 — 1"" ev ■ er in S3 ^!SPg= ^4 our class ^ ■■ appear; And love the school, the B0! _ | church, the Lord, And God's ho - ly word. m 104 DVEOTIONAL SERVICE. 2 Here in this happy place, May we our teachers meet, To hear their words of grace, At Jesus' feet. Oh, who from hence would stay away, Upon the blessed Sabbath Day Eroni themes so high, from thoughts so pure, Ever to endure ? Here in this happy place, &c. 3 Here with a filial love, Each child to God may come, And learn to rise above, For heaven, his home. Oh, come then, here, where virtues bloom, And shed around their rich perfume, And where, like dew-drops on the flower, Duties gild the hour. Here with a filial love, &c. 4 Then life shall onward pass, In this one blest employ, And conscience, like a glass, Reflect our joy. And when at last we reach the tomb, Our faith shall wreathe it with the bloom, Of that sweet plant that ne'er can die, Immortality ! Thun life shall onward pass, &c. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together saith the Lord. School. — Whence then cometh Wisdom fcnd whcie is the place of understanding? Stip. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE TWELFTH. XIII. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE MERCY OP THE LORD. Superintendent — The Lord is good unto all, aDd His tender mercies are over all his works. School — Gracious is the Lord and righteous : yea, our God is merciful — Sup. — He hath inclined his ear unto me :— therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live. "WELCOME. Children: — Welcome home again. The Sun- day School is the happy home of children, who love to serve and worship God. This is your hour and this your place of worship. You have here assembled to lift your hearts in praise to God — to manifest your love for him — and to learn more of his love and mercy. what a blessed privilege ! There are many this day who do not know that there is a God. There are many more who do not know how good and kind, how benevolent and 105 106 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. merciful their God and Father is. We do not know the greatness of his goodness, — but we know enough of it, to fill us all with holy joy. Let us turn to the Bible and road there of God's infinite love, and of his mercy which en- dure th forever. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Je- sus Christ, which according to his abundant mer- cy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadcth not away, reserved in heaven for you. Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved :) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly -places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the ex- ceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith ; and that not of yourselves : it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Mixke a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands. DETOTTOXAL SERVICE. 107 Serve the Lord with gladness ; come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord He is God ; it is He that hath made us and not we ourselves : we are hi-< people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless his name. For the Lord is good : his mercy is everlasting ; and his truth endure th to all generations. (From 1st Peter, 1st chap., Eph., 2d chap., and 100th Psalm.) RESPONSES. Sup. — God be merciful unto us, and bless us, School. — And show us the light of His counte- nance, Sup. — And be merciful unto us ; School. — That Thy way may be known upon the earth, and thy saving health among all na- tions — Sup. — Let the people praise Thee, God ; let all the people praise thee — School. — let the nations be glad and sing for Sup. — For the Lord shall judge the earth with righteousness — School. — And rule the nations with his truth — Sup. — Let the people praise Thee, God : — School. — Yea, let all the people praise Thee. Sup. — Then shall the earth bring forth her in- crease ; 108 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — And God, even our own God, shall give ns His blessing. Sup. — God shall bless us ; School. — And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. Sup. — Have mercy upon me, God, according to thy loving kindness — School. — According to the multitude of Thy ten- der mercies. Sup. — Hide thy face from my sins and blot out all mine iniquities-— School. — Create in me a clean heart, God, Sup. — Restore unto me the joy of thy salva tion : — School. — And uphold me with Thy free spirit. Sup. — Be merciful unto me, God, be merci- ful unto me — School. — For my soul trusteth in Thee — Sup. — In the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, School. — For thy mercy is everlasting. PEAYEE. TO Thee, our Father, — do we come to-day, with our burden of care — our offering of praise — our soBg of thankfulness. — Thou hast preserved us during another week — hast permitted us to see the light of another Sabbath day, — hast made possible — for each one of us — all its privileges and blessings : — and our heart's prayer is — that we may dedicate the day — and ourselves, anew — to DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 109 thy service: — and, strengthened by its opportuni- ties — go forth with renewed courage and interest — to the labors and duties of the week just be- gun. — Our Father, — we pray that thou wilt bless our Sabbath School ; — that thou wilt deepen the love of it in the hearts of all here present ; — that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the absent — that they may learn to love and labor for it also — and help it to become the fold — in which the lambs of the Good Shepherd's flock — shall be securely shel- tered and protected. — Oh Father — we pray that none may stray away from His fostering care — but, that all may learn to know and love his voice — and to follow when and where he calls. — Bless all who seek for instruction — and grant the help which their weakness and imperfections demand. — May they seek with earnestness for the truths of thy word — that they may incorporate them into their own lives — making of them a firm foun- dation — for future excellence and usefulness. — Let thy grace abound throughout the earth, — and thy spirit extend itself like a flood — till every heart has been bathed in its life giving waters — and every tongue has confessed that Christ is Lord — to the glory Df G od the Father — Amen. 110 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 23 — " On Alpine heights." — 10 & 6's M. Andante. School Singer, by pcrmisirioTU -*■*•-- -| 1 > f- -s — I — I — 4 J3L_J- — ^ — ^ — ^.l^.e.g. # J. e bights, the love of God is b bights, o'er many a fragrant 1st Semi-Chorus. -Chorus. shed, He paints ihe morning red, The flow'rels white ar I hea h. The loveliest breezes breathe; So Iree and pure it 'i2 v sJa:::5~ez2ZsSji:F«::2raz:pr^ Full Chorus. jifcSai - l ^- 5>I, *2? "' MtEzarqg : §; blue, And feeds them with his dew. On Alpine hights.On air. His breath seems fJua ting there. On Alpine liights, On Q-tG-Q — Q-9 t |^^»fc^3^|azzi <3> 5? — — i- — \- B %. rfzzdz-zz^^a: ^-ut God has placed it there. EEEJ — g — *-?- — i* flow'r that grows, But God has placed it 118 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 2 There's not of grass a single blade, Or leaf of lowliest mein, Where heavenly skill is not displayed, And heavenly wisdom seen. 3 There's not a star whose twinkling light Illumes the spreading earth ; There's not a cloud, or dark or bright But mercy gave it birth. 4 Then wake, my soul, and sing His name, And all his praise rehearse, Who spread abroad earth's glorious frame, And made the universe. 25.— C. M. 1 In Sabbath school once more we meet, To join in praise and prayer, To worship at our Saviour's feet, And thank him for his care. 2 For while on earth, he children took And blessed, and called them his, Saying to multitudes around, " Of such the kingdom is." 3 Then I will bless his holy name For all his gifts to me, And when my voice is lost in death I shall my Saviour see. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together saith the Lord. School. — Whence then cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures : for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE FOURTEENTH. XV. DEVOTIONAL SEKVICE. IN PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY, IS TRUE GREATNESS. Superintendent. — Whosoever will be great among you, let bim be your minister : and who- soever will be chief among you, let him be your servant. School. — Even, as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, — but to minister, — and to give his life a ransom for many. Sup. — Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. WELCOME. Children — did you ever wish to become great ? As you have heard and read of great men and great women, have you ever thought that you would like to be in possession of their name and fume ? Such is a very natural desire ; and doubtless you have often cherished it. It is a very proper de- sire, for every one should seek for greatness. But, 119 120 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. as there are different kinds of greatness, all who have been called great are not equally deserving of our admiration, or equally worthy of our imi- tation Jesus, our Blessed Saviour, was the great est of all the great, in ages past ; and the char- acter of his greatness was superior to that of all others. He was great in his active goodness. Great as the servant of others. Great, in bless- ing the world by his benevolent and sympathizing life; and by his more than martyr's death. If we would have true greatness we must seek for that which he possessed. If we would be truly great, we can gain the prize by living as Jesus lived : — to serve and to bless our fellow men. To be Christians, is to be like Christ, and the best way to imitate him, is to serve and bless mankind. He went about doing good. He was obedient even unto the death of the Cross. His, was a practical religion ; and by following his example, we shall gain the noblest of all ti- tles: that of practical Christians. If we make ourselves worthy of that name, we shall be truly great. To learn of the principles of that greatness you come to this Sunday School ; and again 1 bid you welcome to the duties and the joys, peculiar to this place of worship. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Ye are the Light of the world : a city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light to all that are in the house. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 121 Let your light so shine before men, that they may sec your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven ; hut he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. And Jesus answering, said : A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves — which stripped him of his rai- ment and wounded him, and departed leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way ; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Le- vite when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was ; and when he saw him he had com- passion on him ; and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast and brought him to an ion and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed he took out two pence and gave them to the host, and said unto him, take care of him ; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again I will repay thee. Which now, of these three, thinkcst thou was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves. And He said, he that Bhowed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, go and do thou likewise. (From Matt 6th and 7th chaps., and Luke 10th chap.) 122 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. RESPONSES. Sup. — Blessed is be that considereth the poor: School. — The Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble. jSw/).— The Lord -will preseive him and keep him alive ; School. — And be shall be blessed upon the earth. Sup. — He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: School. — He that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his riches, shall surely come to want. Sup. — Let love be without dissimulation. School. — Abhor that which is evil ; cleave to that which is good. Sup. — Be kiDdly affectioned one to another; School. — ^With brotherly love — Sup. — In honor, preferring one another. School. — Not slothful in business; Svp. — Fervent in spirit : School. — Serving the Lord. Sup. — Rejoicing in hope : School. — Patient in tribulation ; Sup. — Continuing instant in prayer: School. — Distributing to the necessity of saints: Sup. — Given to hospitality. School. — Bless them that persecute you : Sup. — Bless and curse not. School. — Rejoice with them that do rejoice, Sup. — And weep with them that weep. School. — Recompense to no man evil for evil. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 123 Sup. — If thine enemy hunger, feed him : School. — If he thirst give drink ; Sup. — Be not overcome of evil, hut overcome evil with good. PEAYEB. OUK Father, which art in Heaven : — we thank Thee for the Sunday School — and for all the means of a true greatnsss. 0, grant us thine aid — in the use of these means — that we may grow in grace, — and become like our Master. As he came not to be ministered unto — but, to minister — so may we minister to the poor — the needy and the distressed. — May every opportunity to do good — be wisely and graciously improved. Help ua to understand the Scriptures — that we may know and perform our duties. In purity and true great- ness — may we become as lights in the world. 0, let Thy grace distil in our hearts — like the early rain upon the grass — and beautified — and invigo- rated — may we grow up — to be men and women in Christ. Eemove from us all unkind feeling : — and may we seek to do good unto all Thy chil- dren. — Help us to assist the needy — and to relieve the suffering. We pray Thee to keep alive in us — the spirit of forgiveness ; — and may we desire to bless all men. — Lead us not into temptation — deliver us from all evil— fcr thine is the kingdom —the power and the glory forever — Amen. 124 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 26 " WUY HAVE WE LIPS," &C. 0. M. Why have we lips, if not to sing The prais-es of our Heavenly King.' Why have we hearts,if not to love Our Fa - ther and our Friend above f 2 "Why were our curious bodies made, And every part in order laid ? Why, but that each of us might stand, A living wonder of his hand ? 3 Why have we souls, if not to know The God from whom our mercies flow? Sure, this can never be our lot, Like senseless brutes to know him not ! 4 Then lift the heart and voice to sing The honors of our heavenly King. And in your lives display the grace, That circles all our feeble race. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 125 27.— L. M. 1 Blest is the man whose tender care Relieves the poor in their distress, "Whose pity wipes the widow's tear, Whose hand supports the fatherless. 2 His heart contrives for their relief More than his willing hand can doj He in the time of wasting grief Shall find the Lord has pity too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessing's on his head, When drought, and pestilence, and dearth, Around him multiply their dead. 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, eaith the Lord. School — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE FIFTEENTH. XVI. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE BIBLE. Superintendent. — Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ? School. — By taking heed thereto, according to thy word. Sup. — Where shall Wisdom he found? and where is the place of understanding ? School. — The Lord giveth Wisdom. The testi- mony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Sup. — Teach me, Lord, the way of thy stat- utes; School. — And I shall keep it unto the end. WELCOME. There is nothing for which we have greater cause to thank God, than for his gift to us, of the Holy Bible. It is the word of everlasting truth. It is the revelation of God's will to man. In it we learn the way of wisdom : in it we have the prom- ise of eternal life. It is our most ancient and truthful history ; our best moral philosophy ; our 126 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 127 most perfect statutes ; our assurance of immortal- ity. how should we love, cherish and study this blessed book. In it, we read the words which God himself has spoken ; the words of Pa- triarchs and Prophets ; the words of Angels and Apostles; the words of Jesus Christ our loving and ever-blessed Saviour. what should we be, had we never possessed this priceless treasure ? Our highest knowledge —our purest joys, our best prosperity — our brightest hopes, and our only sure and abiding faith, rest in this Word of God. Without it, we should be as heathen nations are, and should die, as the heathen die. Children, you come to this Sunday School for the purpose of learning more of this Good Book. I welcome you to the delightful and important work ; and may the truths of the Gospel of Christ be unto you a rich and everlasting treasure. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Unto you, men, I call : and my voice is to the sons of man. Hear, for I will speak of ex- cellent things. Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For Wisdom is better than rubies: and all the things that may be desired are not to be com- pared to it. Forever, Lord, thy word is settled in heaven, Thy faithfulness is unto all genera- tions. Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts, for with them hast thou quickened me. 128 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. how I love thy law ! it is my meditation all the day. How sweet are thy words unto my taste ! yea sweeter than honey to my mouth ! Through thy precepts I get understanding ; there- fore I hate every false way. (From Prov. 8th, and Psalms 1 19th.) BESPONSES. Sup. — Make me to understand the way of thy precepts. School. — Make me to go in the path of thy commandments. Sup. — Incline my heart unto thy testimonies — School. — And I will delight myself in thy com- mandments. Sup. — Open mine eyes that I may behold won- drous things out of thy Law. School. — For I trust in thy word. Sup. — Thy Taw is better unto me than thous- ands of gold and silver. School. — Let my heart be sound in thy statutes. Sup.— Thy law is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. School. — Thy word is true, from the beginning. Sup. — Thy testimonies are wonderful : — School. — Therefore doth my soul keep them. Sup. — Thy word is very pure ; — School. — Therefore thy servant loveth it. Sup. — I rejoice at thy word, as one that findetb great spoil. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 129 School. — I hate and abhor lying ; but thy law do I love. Sup. — Great peace have they that love thy law: School. — And nothing shall offend them. PRAYER. BOUNTIFUL Father ;— we bless Thee for all Thy gifts unto man ; but more especially — for the gift of that sacred book, — the Holy Scriptures — in which thou hast revealed thy character — told us of thy nature — given us wise and perfect rules of action — and revealed to us our immortal des- tiny. 0, how precious is such a gift ! — And we pary that Thou wouldst enable us — to realize how much of our prosperity and joy — spring from Thy words, — and how much our burden of sorrow is lightened — by its precious hopes. We would have our hearts moulded by its benignant spirit, — our minds guided by the excellency of its doctrines — and our souls comforted by its precious promises. May we study its pages with devout attention — until we shall be moulded — into the image of the Great Teacher — whose life it records. And grant that it may be to all of us — the power of God unto salvation; — and unto Thee, — through him who loved us — and died for us- -shall be all the praise. — Amen. 130 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 28.— "Go THOU IN life's fair morning."— 7 & 6'sM. 1. Go thou, in life's fair morn -in^,— Go REPEAT. e bloom of youth; And buy for thy a And let no world! rz_*Li |— -r-i-f--F«—«— «— * in the bloom of youth; And buy for thy a-dorn - ing The And let no worldly pleasure E'er ~|— _ 1 T END. precious pearl of truth* Se-cure this heav'nly cause it to de - part. T" j 1 "" * — »-l— j — s Fg-?-* -^— »— • — r#^T ES=^=^=p=r=3=i:| Close with the Middle Strain. 3 treas - ure, And bind it to -g r* ^~T~P 33 thy heart, =EEEE|=*JZE: DEVOTIONAL SEE VICE. 131 2 Go, while the day-star shineth, Go, while thy heart is light, Go, ere thy strength declineth, While every sense is bright. Sell all thou hast and buy it, Tis worth all earthly things — Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, Sceptres, and crowns of kings. 8 Go, ere the cloud of sorrow, Steal o'er the bloom of youth ; Defer not till to-morrow, Go now and buy the Truth. Go, seek thy great Creator, Learn early to be wise; Go, place upon the altar, A morning sacrifice ! 29. 1 Go when the morning shineth, Go when the moon is bright, Go when the eve declineth, Go in the hush of night ; Go with pure mind and feeling, Fling earthly thought away, And in thy closet kneeling, Do thou in secret pray. 2 Oh pray for all who love thee, All who are loved by thee ; Pray, too, for those who hate thee. If any such there be ; Then for thyself, in meekness, A blessing humbly claim, And blend with each petition Thy great Redeemer's name. 132 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE SIXTEENTH. XVII. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. FOBGIVENESS. Superintendent. — How oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times '? School. — I say not, unto thee, until seven times, but until seventy times seven. WELCOME. How sweet, unto the soul of him who humbly asks a pardon for his offences toward a brother man, are the words of forgiveness. How sweet to him unto whom they are spoken — how sweet to him who utters them. There is no joy more wel- come to the repentant spirit, than forgiveness im- parts ; and there is no act more divine than that by which the offender is forgiven. We are taught to pray to God, saying, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. But if we forgive not those at whose hands we have suffered wrong, how can we ask forgiveness of God? 133 134 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Children ; — when some of your associates have ill-treated and wronged you, have you not felt as if you would never forgive them ? as if you never wished to see or speak to them again ? as if you should always feel angry with them ? But were you happy in such feelings ? no ! and while you cherished them, you did not imitate the bless- ed Saviour, who when dying on the cross, prayed for his murderers. We all need forgiveness of God, and, doubtless, most of us need to receive it of our fellow mortals. Let us all learn that it is not less blessed to forgive, than to be forgiven. Not less a source of joy, to feel that we have no hardness, malice or ill-will, towards our brother, than to know that he has none towards us. We are here, to-day, to learn of Jesus. May the love that was in him, possess our souls ; and may we, while we pray to be forgiven our many offences, learn to forgive those who have injured v xs. It is only the mean and despicable spirit which never forgives an injury The noble and magnan- imous soul is always ready to forgive. This is a great lesson ; and I bid you welcome, once more to this place, where from Sunday to Sunday the great example of forgiveness is held up to your view in the life of Christ. SCRIPTURE LESSON. And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradvm- turc hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil we did unto him. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 135 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, thy father did command before he died, saying, so shall ye say unto Joseph, forgive I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren and their sin : for they did unto thee evil : and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him. And his brethren, also, went and fell down be- fore his face, and they said, behold we are thy servants. And Joseph said unto them, fear not ; for am I in the place of God ? I will nourish you and your little ones. And he comforted them and spake kindly unto them. (From Gen. 50th chap.) KESPONSES. Sup. — Thou Lord art good and ready to for- give. School. — Thou art great in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Sup. — If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities. Lord, who shall stand ? School. — But there is forgiveness with thee. Sup. — Blessed is he whose transgression is for- given. School. — Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity. Sup. — Forgive and ye shall be forgiven. School. — Be kind one to another, tender-heart- ed, forgiving one another, even as God, for Christ sake, hath forgiven you. 136 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — If any man hath a quarrel against any: School. — Even as Christ forgave yon, so also do ye. Sup. — To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness. School — His mercies are everlasting; he will not cast off forever. Sup. — Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. School. — Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases. Sup. — The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and of great mercy, School. — As far as the East is from the West, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Sup. — The Lord is long-suffering and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, and by no means clearing the guilty. School. — Lord have mercy upon us ! Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Sup. — If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. School.— Blessed be the God and father of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. All. — Amen I Amen I PRAYER. HEAVENLY Father!— wilt Thou hear ua while we pray. We are sinful, — and we need thy mercy — every hour. Make us geutle and loving, — we pray Thee. May we learn — DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 137 from Thy long-suffering and loving kindness — what it is to forgive those — who wrong us. We have need of Thy help, Father — for often-times — we forget the example of the dear Saviour — and are betrayed into words — that we ought not to speak, — and deeds that we ought not to do. — Help us now, in our resolve — to study more close- ly — the record of Christ's life, — and strive, more earnestly— to be like him. Make us truly to feel — as children of a loving God, — and as younger brethren — of a tender Saviour ; — and may we grow in beauty — unto the life eternal. — Amen. 80. — "God is wisdom, God is Love." — 8s & 7's. 'liplfiiiliiiip! 1. God is love ; his mer - cy brightens All the i— P-K-fr-p- R — F — ?— tH-* — "— * — ^ path in which we rove; Bliss he wakes, and woe he j— #-.-»— # — «4 : h-r : g— 'i 1 * — * \j $-j gEEjEEEEjEEl^ light -ens; God is : i r — *~~ 5-f=« — — P--0-]— p=F 138 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth Will his changless goodness prove ; From the gloom his brightness streameth, God is wisdom, God is love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Home and comfort from above ; Everywhere his glory shineth ; God is wisdom, God is love. 31.— 8 & 7's M. 1 Children, hear the melting story Of the Lamb that once was slain j 'Tis the Lord of life and glory : Shall he plead with you in vain ? 2 Yield no more to sin and folly, So displeasing in his sight : Jesus loves the pure and holy ; They alone are his delight : 3 All your sins to him confessing Who is ready to forgive, Seek the Saviour's richest blessing ; On his precious name believe. Svp. — Come now and let us reason together, eaith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? g U p — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SEBHCE SEVENTEENTH. XVIII. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. PROFANITY FOOLISH AND WICKED. Superintendent. — Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, School. — For the Lord will not hold him guilt- less, who taketh his name in vain. WELCOME. Of all the evils into which the young are liable to fall, there is no one which is so foolish and wicked, as Profanity. Children are sometimes tempted to do other wicked things, hoping to get some good thereby. All such are deceived ; for no good can come of doing wrong. But he who uses profane language, cannot even make the poor excuse that he was expecting to be benefited thereby. No person can be so foolish as to think that profane swearing will make him richer, more prosperous or more happy. Why then should such language ever be used? It adds nothing but deformity to the expression of him who uses it. It renders his conversation sense- 139 140 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. less and disgusting: and all good and pure minds are made to pity the youth or man, who is heard to use such words. But when in addition to its absolute folly, we consider its fearful wickedness, why should such words be spoken? when we know that God has forbidden it — that he will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain, h >w should any youth presume to be profane. Children, it is with feelings of peculiar satisfac- tion and delight that I bid you welcome to this school ; for, while here, you not only learn the importance of purity in thought and word, but you are learning to respect yourselves too much, and to loveGod too much, ever to indulge in such a senseless and wicked habit. Remember and keep the second commandment. SCRIPTURE LESSON. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us ; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which, though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a verj small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even sa the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind ; but the tongue can no man tame ; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God. even the Father ; and therewith curse we .DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 141 men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren these things ought not so to be. [From St. James 3d chap, and Watt. 5th.] BESPONSES. Sup. — Let your conversation be as becometh the gospel of Christ — School. — Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Sup. — Be ye an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. School. — He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life. Sup. — There is that speaketh like the piercing of a sword ; — School. — But the tongue of the wise is health. Sup. — A fool's mouth is his destruction ; — School. — And his lips are the snare of his soul. Sup. — "Whoso curseth his father or his mother, School. — His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. Sup. — Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, School. — Keepeth his soul from troubles. Sup. — Avoid profane and vain babbling. School. — Neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God. Sup. — He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips, the King shall be his friend. 142 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — Set a watch, Lord, "before my mouth ; — keep the door of my lips. Sap. — My tongue shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. School. — Let every thing that has breath, praise the Lord. PBAYER. OLORD, our Lord ! — Hallowed be thy name ! — May we hallow it upon our lips — and with- in our hearts — as the name of our Father. May we never speak thy name thoughtlessly — or mingle it with vain and foolish words. God ! we pray that all the children of this school — may love thy holy law. May they never take thy name in vain. — May they learn to despise profanity — and to keep their lips pure — from every vile and wicked word. Blessed Father — make them kind and gentle, — pure in mind, — and pure in thought and action. May their tongues, — which were made to praise thee, — never be employed in speaking low vulgar words ; — but, may they ever speak — as we are sure they would — oid they but feel that all their words are spoken in thine car. God ! thou seest us ! — May we walk and act — with this thought in our minds. Thou hearest all our words; — may our speech be ordered aright before Thee — May this school prove a garden of purity — to these young minds; — and will thou, God — bless and prosper and save all— through Christ our Redeemer. — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 143 32. — " Let us walk in the light. * — P. M. 1. ( 'Tis re-ligion that can give. In the light. in the light; / 'Tis re-ligion must supply, In the light, in the light; 2. f After death its Joys shall be, In the light. in the light; { Be the living God my Friend, In the light, &e. -0— o-+-r =c::p: Sweetest pleasure while we live — In the light of God. ) Sol-id comfort when we die — In the light of God. } Lasting as e - ter - m - ty — In the light of God. ) Then my bliss shall never end — In the light of God. J =fc Let us walk in the light. Walk in the light, &-¥=»- Let us walk in =£=£ 144 DVEOTIONAL SERVICE, 33 P.M. 1 Pleasant is the Sabbath bell, In the light, in the light ; Seeming much of joy to tell, In the light of God. But a music sweeter far — In the light, in the light : Breathes where angel-spirits In the light of God. Let us walk, &c. 2 Shall we ever rise to dwell Where immortal praises swell ? And can children ever go "Where eternal Sabbaths glowP Let us walk, &c. 3 Yes, that bliss our own may be ; Every child shall Jesus see : For us all a rest remains. Where the glorious Saviour reigni. Let us walk, &rc. 4 Children of the Heavenly King, As ye journey sweetly sing : Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. Let us walk, &c. 5 Shout ye little flock, and blest You on Jesus' throne shall rest ; There your seat is now prepared, There's your kingdom and reward Let us walk, &c. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 145 Sup. — Come now and let us reason together saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh wisdom, aDd where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. KNE OF SERVICE E1GUTEEMH, XIX. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. PBAYEB. Superintendent — ** Come let us pray: 'tis sweet to feel That God himself is near; That, while we at his footstool kneel, His mercy deigns to hear; — Though sorrows cloud life's dreary way, This is our solace — let us pray." School. — Teach us to pray. Sup. — When ye pray, say — All. — Our Father who art in heaven, — hallow- ed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will ba done on earth — as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts — as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, — but deliver us from evil : — For thine is the kingdom, — and the power and the glory — for ever. Amen. 146 DEVOTIONAL SEKVICE. 147 WELCOME. How sweet are the words of prayer, as they fall from the lips of children. How sweet and wel- come must such prayer be, to the ear of him, unto whom the pure desire is more acceptable than the most eloquent speech. How sweet is the thought, that when we pray, Our Father in heaven listens and hears us. — He knows what blessings we need, before we ask him ; yet he is pleased, when we acknowledge our dependence, and come and say to him, 0, Father ! help and bless us. Prayer is our duty ; — for we should every day thank God for his great love to us, and ask his guiding and protecting power. — Prayer is our blessed privi- lege ; — for what is sweeter to the human soul, than a communion with its God ? Children, I wish that you may understand this subject, for it is one of very great importance. When you want favors of your earthly father, you go to him, and with great confidence, you say, Father, we need those gifts, which, in thy love, we trust thou wilt bestow. — Perhaps your father knew j ust what you was desiring to receive from him. — Perhaps he would have given you those very favors, had you not asked for them. But is not that which is worth receiving, worth asking for ? And does not the act of asking for favors, make us feel our dependence upon those who bestow them ? Will not the earthly father and mother be pleased to know, that the child remembers the source of its blessings ? And if so, will not prayer to God 148 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. operate in the same way ? Will it not make us think more of him who gives all life's blessings ? and will He not be pleased to see that we recog- nize His love for us. Children, if there is one part of a Christian's duty, which is more important and blessed than another, it is the duty of prayer to God. Let us hear what the holy Scriptures say of prayer. SCRIPTUIiE LESSON. 11 1 exhort, therefore, that first of all, supplica- tions, prayer, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made fur all men. For kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty: For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour ; — Who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus : Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. " 1 will, therefore, that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubt- ing. " Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving. — Pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks : for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." [From 1st Tim. 2.— 1st Thess. 5th, and Col. 4th chap.] DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 149 RESPONSES. St/p. — A a for me. I will call upon God, and the Lord will save me. School. — Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray — and he will hear my voice. Sup. — 0. thou that nearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. School. — His ears are open unto their prayers. Sup. — The effectual, fervent prayer of a right- eous man availeth much. School — Hear my prayer, God — give ear to the word of my mouth. Sup. — In thee, Lord, do I put my trust ; School. — In the day of my trouble, I will call upon thee ; for thou wilt answer me. Sup. — O, satisfy us early with thy mercy ; School. — That we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Sup. — Ask and it shall be given you: — School. — Seek and ye shall find ; — Sup. — Knock and it shall be opened unto you. School. — For every one that asketh receiveth ; Sup. — And he that seeketh findeth : School. — And to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Sup. — The Lord is nigh unto all that call upon him. School. — He will also hear their cry and save them. Sup. — Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 150 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. School. — He that is our God, is the God of our salvation. Sup. — I love the Lord, "because he hath heard my voice and my supplications — School — Because he hath incline 1 his ear unto m<\ therefore will I call upon him, as long as I live. Sup. — Watch ye and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Sup> — " True prayer is not the vocal sound, That human lips repeat; — But the deep silence of the soul, That clasps Jehovah's feet." PBAYER. HOLY Father — teach us to pray. — 0, give to us, the spirit of prayer ! Make us to feel — how much we need Thine aid, — that 'tis in Thee — we live and move and have our being ; — that all we are— and all we hope to be — rests in Thy love. 0, Father! hear us, — for Thou alone canst hear — and answer our prayer. How sweet to be al- lowed to pray. How great should be our joy — that we can call Thee Father. may our lips praise — may our hearts adore Thee for- ever. — As Thy children — may we love Thee more — obey Thee always — and learn to trust Thee as our best of friends. Blessed Father, — wilt Thou forgive our sins ? Wilt Thou give us wisdom and strength — that we may sin no more ? — We pray for good thoughts, — pure desires, — holy affections, — and in all things, — far a better life. 0, may we often come to Thee DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 151 in prayer. May we learn to lean on Thee — for that support — which every human soul requires ; — and in Thy strength, — may we be ever striving to attain — the wisdom, love and purity, — which were in Christ our Lord. Wilt Thou bless this school ? Bless the children — the teachers — the superintendent — and the parents. May we all learn to pray, — love to pray, — and find our strength, — our joy and peace in prayer. Blessed be Thy holy name — forever and for- ever. Amen. 34. " HOW SWEET TO BE ALLOWED, &C." C. M. Andante. •j -0- e .0- .0. -0- %~ 1. How sweet to be allowed to pray, To God, the Holy One ; With fil - ial love and trust to say, God, thy will be done. 2 We in these sacred words can find A cure for many an ill : They calm and soothe the troubled mind, And bid all care be Btill. 152 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 3 0, let that will which gave me breath} And an immortal soul, In joy or grief, in life or death, My every wish control. 4 O, teach my heart the blessed way To meditate thy Son ; Teach me, O God, in truth to pray — Thy will, not mine, be done." 35.— C. M. 1 In the soft season of thy youth, In nature's smiling bloom, Ere age arrive, and trembling wait Its summons to the tomb, 2 Remember thy Creator, God ! For him thy power employ ; Make him thy fear, thy love, thy hope, Thy confidence, thy joy. 3 He shall defend and guide thy course Through life's uncertain sea, Till thou art landed on the shore Of bless'd eternity. 4 Then seek the Lord betimes, and choos© The path of heavenly truth ; The earth affords no lovelier sight, Than a religious youth. Sup. — Come now. and let us reason together, saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ya thiuk ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE NINETEENTH. XX. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. THE EXCELLENCY OP CHRIST JESUS. Superintendent. — Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. School. — Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth ? Sup. — Come and see. 'WELCOME. Yes, Children, come and see. Come and con- template the excellency of Christ Jesus. To such a blessed and delightful entertainment I bid you welcome. We do not think enough of Jesus. The beauty of his life, the purity of his character, the greatness of his mission, the glory to be as. cribed unto his name ; we do not think enough of them. He is called in the holy Scriptures, the ** Lamb of God," " The Saviour of the World, " " The Light of the World," " The well beloved Son of God." 153 154 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. bow full of love, compassion, and sympathy, the blessed Jesus was. How gentle, how kind, how forgiving. He went about doing good. His acts were all upright and noble. He was the per- fect man of God. Let us think of him more fre- quently. Let us learn of him. Let us strive in thought, in word and in action, to be more like him. School. — Make us, Lord, like Jesus. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Behold my servant whom I uphold ; mine elect in whom my soul delighteth. I will put my spirit upon him : he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench ; he shall bring forth judgment an to truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged till he have set judgment in the earth. And the isles shall wait for his law. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan, unto John to be baptized of him. But John forbade him, saying I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me ? And Jesus answered and said unto him, suffer it to be so now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 155 him: And lo, a voice from heaven, saying. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. [From Isaiah 42d and St. Matt. 3d chap.] BESPONSES. Sup.— What think ye of Christ? School. — I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Sup. — Whosoever shall confess that J§sus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. School. — For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sup. — Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us ; School. — And hath given himself for us. Sup. — For when we were yet without strength, Christ died for the ungodly. School. — While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Sup. — Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? School. — I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, — nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, — nor things present, nor things to come, — nor h- ight nor depth, nor any other creature, — shall be able to separate us — from the love of God, — which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Sup. — Christ is the end of the law for righteous- ness, to every one that believeth. School. — He is the way, the Truth, and the Life 156 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sap. — He is the Captain of our salvation — School. — The Resurrection and the life. Sap. — Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. School. — Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, forever and ever. All. — Amen, and amen. PRAYER. OGOD, we thank Thee, for the gift of Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Saviour. For his great love, — for his sweet compassion, — for his rich mercy— for all his words and for all his works. O we thank Thee — that he has taught us of Thy love. That he has taught us — that Thou art our Father. That he has told us — of the way of life. That he has pointed to our home in Heaven. 0, may we learn still more of him. May we love him more and more. May we obey and follow him. We pray to be his true disciples. Lord help us to observe his life — and imitate his glorious example. may these children ever strive to be like Jesus. We thank Thee that they have — so perfect an example. May they love the truth — as he loved it. Love one another — as he loved all thy children ; and bless the world — by deeds of goodness, — -even as he was a blessing— -unto all mankind. Keep us, Father, — in the love of Christ Jeaus— • forever more, Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 157 36. — « Hark, children are singing."— 7 & O's M. zfezlzzzizizTzz^ ^ -•nrf-fr- :zi?_?zz-vT^zg,z-: 1. Hark! hark! children are singing,God's"great dzzzt: i^zilzzez: =zz:Sz:zZz: a--»- 1 k __| 1 _C._ 1 1 ^_|.„ # _ , I |zzgzzgz:lzz*zE^zzg;lH-«-- = ;e z . B i love" is the theme; Good news jov-tui-iy bringing, pz:=zzzz:zz=^Tj::#zzfizi^z^zaz:®z^j: lr^— g- y ===P + l — H feb g-E-^ r t zzjzz|5zzz!.@zzz^:^Tqzz3Zj:*z^zi-;zz]ZT Mercy from God the Su-preme. Jesus! Jesus! zzz:zzz:z~zzzzz-TiiTazj:tz^zi!?zgzi \- \* * * U U U ' — ^- — * — — — * . IN- — IN — j*. — N> — IN — %>-, zzezzdzzezzzjzzfzzaz: pzzzzzzzzizz: zq a — jll ©7® 1 1- 1 " Claims all the world as his own. Yp-m 1 — ■ 1 *--& — <5> 6 9 --J--^ 1 a 1-1- I fc- ^__„ U— U *-* — —J J 158 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 2 Shout good news of salvation, Christ the work has begun j Joy in every nation ; Jesus will see it well done. Jesus, Jesus, Claims all the world as his own. 3 Come ye wretched and weary, Do not wander from home ; Leave paths desolate and dreary, Jesus calls sinners to come. Jesus, Jesus, Claims all the world as his own. Sup.— Come now, and let us reason together saith the Lord. School.— Whence cometh wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OP SERVICE TWENTIETH. XXI. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. SALVATION. Superintendent. — Glory to God in the highest ; on earth peace and good will towards men. School. — Unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Sup. — Hark the glad sound ! the Saviour comes ! The Saviour promised long ! Let every heart prepare a throne. And every voice a song. WELCOME. The subject for our thought to day, is a most interesting and important one. I feel assured that you will gladly give it your attention, and get for your own souls a brighter hope and a stronger faith. Salvation ! How sweet the word ! How welcome the blessing of which it is the name ! Salvation implies the existence of a Saviour ; and the Saviour of whom I wish that you would think to-day is Jesus Christ. He came to save the 159 160 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. world ; to save from sin ; to save from death ; to save in immortality. what a great and glo- rious salvation ! We may have salvation from sin and sorrow, by doing in life as Jesus has com- manded us. His gospel is a power to save in this respect. We shall have salvation in him, from death and the grave, as the free gift of God. Those, and those alone, are saved from sin, who do as Jesus has commanded, but from death and the grave, he is a universal Saviour. " As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." I welcome you to day, to a contemplation of this salvation. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise : When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her hus- band, being a just man, and not willing to make her an example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary, thy wife ; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins. And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon ; and the same man was DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 161 just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel ; and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto hira by the Holy Ghost that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the Temple ; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him after the custom of the law, then took he bim up in his arms and blessed God. and said, Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace according to thy word ; for mine eyes have seen thy Salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ; A light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. [From Malt. 1st chap and Luke 2d chap.] BESPONSES. Sup. — Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation ; — School. — I have longed for thy salvation, Lord. Sup. — How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth salvation ; School. — That saith unto Zion, thy God reign- eth. Sup. — The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all nations. School. — And all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Sup. — Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill side shall be brought low ; School. — The crooked shall be made straight and the rough places plain. 162 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Step. — The glory of the Lord shall be revealed; School. — And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Sup. — For we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. School. — There is no other name given under heaven or among men, whereby we must be saved. Sup. — Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, School. — He shall see of the travail of his soul and be satisfied, Sup. — For he hath said, All that the Father giveth me shall come unto me. School. — " And he that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out." Sup. — He will finish sin and bring in ever- lasting righteousness. School. — For he must reign till he hath put all enemies under his feet. Sup. — The last enemy which shall be destroyed is Death. School. — Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Si/p. — He that is our God, is the God of our salvation. School. — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus. AIL — Amen and amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Id'J PRAYER. HOLY Father, — we pray to Thee — at this time, for thy salvation. For salvation from sin — salvation from error and slavish fear — and for salvation from all — which thou dost not approve. We are so apt to sin ; — so liable to go astray, — so often tempted to do wrong — that we must seek for help from thee. We pray for strength to resist the tempter. We pray for wisdom, — that we may shun the path of error. We pray for greater love to thee, — that v,c may feek to do thy will more constantly. O God, — we pray for purity of thought and life. Save us from idle words — and from the company of those — who take thy name in vain. Keep us from speaking evil — of those whom we should love. Save us from envy, hatred and wrath. Save us, Lord, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. And we pray thee,— 0, our Father, — that thou wouldst save us from death. Redeem us from the grave — through Jesus Christ our Lord. To whom can we go — for so great blessings — to whom can we go— for help and strength. — for wisdom, guidance and salvation, — but to thee. Thou art the living God,< — thou hast all power and wisdom, — thou alone canst hear and answer prayer. Hear us we pray thee. Hear us, — answer, bless and save us — through Christ thy Son, — our blessed Saviour. Amen. 164 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 37.—" The Happy Land."— 6 & 4's M. Hinaoostan jih -lis — M—&Z- J 1. There is a hap-py Wrd, Far, far a- pzigzs^j ?zifczfczz:rzifz:*z£zi i 3E*;'{3-J3-j:¥3;Si5 .^_- •-#- <*1§Z^ZZ^Z- # — &- -m — & : vay, Where saints in g!o-ry stand, Bright, brig'u as day. zszI^E^zrzT^z^zzezf^zzzizzzBf^l ttzizzztz^ztzzzzi^zz^zz^ziEJ J -L«-g-0-riL_X — ?:__zi O how they sweetly sing, Wor-thy is our Saviour King ES # c - -#-4 g -# — #— f-# — •>-2- : MJ :t J- -L-e prophecies, they 8hall fail ; 192 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. Sup. — Whether there be tongues, they shall cease ; — School. — Whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. Sup. — For we know in part and we prophecy in part: School. — But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Sup. — Let all be done with Charity. School. — Above all things put on Charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Sup. — Add to your faith virtue ; — School. — And to virtue knowledge ; — Sup. — And to knowledge temperance ; — School — And to temperance brotherly kind- ness ; — Sup. — And to brotherly kindness, Charity. School. — So let it be. Amen. PEAYEE. OGOD of love — unto Thee we offer praise — unto Thee we bow in prayer. We thank Thee — we adore Thee — we would love and worship Thee. Help us, 0, we pray Thee — that we may do all this — in such a way as shall be pleasing in Thy sight. HolyFather, we pray for pure and loving hearts. We would love as Jesus loved. We Would love all Thy children ; — our friends and our enemies — the high and the low — the rich and the poor — the bond and the free. We would do good to all. Give us, God — give us wisdom and strength — to perform this work. Fill us DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 193 with heavenly Charity — that we may adorn our profession — and in our acts — make manifest the religion of our Master. 0, fill the hearts of these children with Charity. Give to these teachers Charity — that which suffereth long and is kind — that fills the life of its possessor — with Chris- tian acts. Give us all this virtue — and in the name of Christ — may we delight to practice — all its blessed principles. Forgive us our sins, we pray Thee — and may we sin no more. Give us strength to resist temptation. Give us a thirst for a higher wisdom ; — and may we seek with diligence — the bread of everlasting life. Bless this school — increase the number of those who come to this place — to learn of Thee — and to wor- ship before Thee. Bless all Thy children — bless all Sunday schools,and may we at last — bless and praise Thee in the spirit land — through Christ our Redeemer. Amen. *45.— S's & 7's M. . Part in peace! is day before us? Praise his name for life and light ; Are the shadows lengthening o'er us ? Bless his name who guards the night. 2 Part in peace ! with deep thanksgiving, Rendering, as we homeward tread, Gracious service to the living, Tranquil memory to the dead. 3 Part in peace ! such are the praises God, our Maker, loveth best ; Such the worship that upraises Human hearts to heavenly rest. * These verses will just carry the tune through with the repeat. 194 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 46. — < 'Chabity." — 8's 7's M. S. S. Bell. By Permission. ModerntoG SEM1-CHOKUS esirisi^ii:gi®i 1. Meek and low - ly, pure and ho- ly, Chief a • -*-.- ~#~~ j mong the ''blessed three," Turning sad-ness in - to \z===^=f^= lJLu — Szzgfc Li — l— u= &± Rall. A Tempo. i^W* gladness, Heav'n-born art thou, char-i - ty. FINE. DUET. • IP * |/ '• u Pi - ty reigneth in thy bo - som, Kindness INSTRUMENTAL. 1^ r — +!^ — - — t DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 195 «c ^ TRIO. —^ reigneth o'er thy heart, Gen - tie tho'ts a - lone can t r , i — ft — %—f$ — Hi EEjjEfci f~^ = = = ~ Kall. DC. At FINE, with Full Chorus. sway thee, Judgment hath in thee no part. Cres. 2 Hoping ever, failing never, Tho' deceived, believing still ; Long abiding all confiding, To thy heavenly Father's will. Never weary of well-doing, Never fearful of the end, Claiming all mankind as brothers, Thou dost all mankind befriend. Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, Baith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in thorn ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SERVICE TWENTY-FIFTH. XXVI. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. GOOD TRIUMPHANT. Superintendent. — I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. School. — Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not. Sup. — The wicked plotteth against the just. School. — But the Lord knoweth the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever. WELCOME. I welcome you to-day to the consideration of a most interesting and cheering theme. The final triumph of good over all evil. Is it not a most welcome thought? We sometimes think that there is so much evil in the world, the result of its contest with good is doubtful. But when we reflect that God is on the side of Goodness, we know it must prevail. Yes, the time is coming when Virtue will triumph over vice. When Justice will assert her rights. When profanity, intemperance, war and slavery, will be unknown ; when man will no longer defraud, oppress, or in any way injure his fellow man, but all live and act as christian brethren. Such a day will come ; God has promised it, 196 DEVOTIONAL 8EBVICE. 197 and let us all pray that it may not tarry. The Sunday school is a potential agency to hasten that glorious event. If we would free the world of error and wickedness, the best place to begin is with the young and rising generation. If we can keep these children in the ways of truth, honesty, and purity, they will grow up to be truthful, hon- est, and pure-minded, men and women. And if we keep on in this way, instructing all the chil- dren of two or three generations, the time of tri- umph will be at hand. Let us labor and wait — wait and trust God. SCRIPTURE LESSON Therefore, being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribu- lation also ; knowing that tribulation worketh pa- tience, and patience experience, and experience hope. And Hope maketh ntt ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die ; yet peradventure, for a good man, some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love towards us in that while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from wrath through him. Therefore, as by the offence of one, judgment came upon all men to condemnation, even so, by 198 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. the righteousness of one. the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, even so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Moreover, the Law entered that the offence might abound. Bat where sin abounded, Grace did much more abound. That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness, unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. IFrom Romans, 5th chap.] KESPONSES. Sup. — For he must reign till he hath put all enemies under his feet. School. — The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. Sup. — And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be sub- ject unto him who hath put all things under him — ■ School. — That God may be all in all. Sup. — For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly — School. — But by reason of him who hath sub- jected the same in hope. Sup. — For the creature itself, also, shall be de- livered from the bondage of corruption, School. — Into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Sup. — For God hath concluded all in unbelief, School. — That he might have mercy upon all. Sup. — Where sin abounded, School. — Grace did much more abound. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 199 Sup. — That as sin hath reigned unto death, School. — Even so might grace reign through righteousness, unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord. Sup. — For whom he did fore-know, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son. School. — Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called ; Sup. — And whom he called, them he also jus- tified ; School. — And whom he justified, them he also glorified. Sup. — TV hat shall we say then to these things ? School. — If God be for us, who can be against us? PRAYER. THOU great first Cause — Our God and our Friend ! We would love Thee — we would praise thee — we would serve and adore Thee. We know that Thou art good — and pure and holy. We know that Thou art full of love ; — for Jesus, Thy dear Son — has shown us what Thou art. We know that Thou hast ever been our friend, — for all that Thou hast done for us — assures us of Thy kind regard. Help us to know still more of Thee — and with increasing knowledge — may our affec- tion for Thee be increased. — 0, God — we bless Thee for the minds which Thou hast given us. We praise Thy name — that we possess those mor- al sentiments — that make us happy — while we praise and pray. We thank Thee for the Sunday school — and all the means of grace which we en- joy. 200 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. We bless Thee for the promises — which Thou hai?t given us of everlasting life. We praise Thee for that hope — which cheers our souls : — and for that faith — which makes the future joyful. Make our hope still brighter — faith still stronger — and our joys more perfect Save us from sin — keep us from temptation — and at last redeem us, — through Christ Thy Son. Amen. 47. — " All things well." — 8's M. == 3=^ I. Now shall our souls with pleasure raise, To We'll sing his love, his goodness tell, Our ^i -\9—« — 0—0-h 1 1 j— t r~r~T i nrt~ i i:i g UJTTT f fl f |^- J j JL WgdEipj our dear Lord a song of praise; ) Glory, glory, Saviour hath done all things well. \ let us sing, While heaven and earth with glo-ry ring} =H -^-*>~ ^g^Egj DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 201 S* Hosau-na ! ho - san-na ! Hosan-na to the -i — I — I — I — J .# • j ~ Jh — l--i — l-x — lj r — *■- Lamb of God. Glo-ry, glory, let us sing, While bbzix::?zt±=zxz:=z±zzzz=x£=dxL:± H- -4=— l Zir-Z-ZjZ-, J_^_^_^_ _ heav'n and earth with glo- ry ring ; Ho-san-na, ho - san-na, ho-san-na to the Lamb of God. ztzzpzpzp -^zzzfczU: ^^ gg 202 DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 2. With pitying eyes he view'd our case And came to save our ruined race ; He conquer'd sin, and death and hell, Our Jesus hath done all things well. Glory, glory, &c. 3. He undertook to bear our load, And brinsr us back a^ain to God ; * To fit us with himself to dwell ; Christ Jesus hath done all things well. Glory, glory, &c Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OP SERVICE TWENTY- SIXTH. £ SPECIAL SERVICES. CHRISTMAS. Superintendent. — Behold I bring you good tid- ings of great joy, which shall be to all people. School. — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Sup. — Unto you is born, this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. WELCOME. Welcome, children: — Welcome, again to the Sunday School ; and thrice welcome to this most glorious anniversary : — the birth-day of Jesus. 0. how our hearts should rejoice, in the thoughts which flood the memory, as this Christian festi- val is ushered in. — Thoughts of that song which the angels sang. — Thoughts of that star which the wise men followed, until they found the cradle of the infant Saviour. — Thoughts of his life and gospel ; of his death, resurrection and ascension — of his promise to draw all men unto him. This 204 SPECIAL SERVICE. 205 day, of all others, the Christian should commen- orate. Its coming should be hailed with glad, ness, and its annual return should fill our souls with joy. While the day is with us, let us think of Jesus ; and when its evening comes, may we be more like him who was born in Bethlehem. SCRIPTURE LESSON. And there were in the same country, shep- herds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo 1 the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them : fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you, is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you : ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a mul- titude of the heavenly host praising God, and sayinsr, Glory be to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. [From Luke 2d chap.] RESPONSES. Sup. — For unto us a child is born, School. — Unto us a son is given : Sup. — And the government shall be upon hia shoulder : 206 SPECIAL SERVICE. School. — And his name shall be called the Prince of Peace. Sup. — Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. School. — Amen. Amen. Sap. — Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; School. — And he that hath no money, come ye buy and eat: Sup. — Yea, come, buy wine and milk, School — Without money and without price. Sup. — Incline your ear and come unto me: School.- — Hear and your soul shall live. Sup. — Ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace. School — The mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing ; Sup. — And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. School. — Amen and amen. Sup. — Arise, shine ; for thy light has come, School. — And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Sup. — The gentiles shall come to thy light, School. — And kings to the brightness of thy risiog. Sup. — He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass. School. — In his days shall the righteous flour- ish. Szip. — He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, SPECIAL SERVICE. 207 School. — And from the river unto the ends of Hm earth. Sup. — His name shall endure forever ; School. — And all nations shall call him blessed. Sup. — Blessed be his glorious name forever: School. — And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. PRAYER. HEAVENLY Father,— Thou who art the Gcd and Father — of our dear Saviour. We have great cause to love Thee, — and to praise Thy holy name — that Thou didst give Thine own beloved Son — to save the world. We thank Thee for that song, — which angels sang when he was born. We thank Thee for that guiding star — which led the wise men to his cradle. We thank Thee for that voice from heaven — which more than once acknowledged him to be, — Thine own beloved Son. We praise Thee for his childhood — so pure and beautiful — for his youth and manhood — so noble and exalted, — for his life of love and mercy ; — his doctrine of peace and salvation. — and for his victory — over death and the grave. 0, how blessed were his words of love ! How sweet his mission of benevolence and mercy ! How sublime his miracles ; — how glorious his resurrection. Help us, Father — on this glad day — to cele- brate the praises of our Lord ; — and while we dwell upon his life and doctrine, — may we pos- sess the spirit of that doctrine — and by the Gospel, find sweet peace,— and heavenly consola- 208 SPECIAL SERVICE. tion. 0, may these children learn to love — the babe of Bethlehem — the Son of Joseph and Mary ; — their Lord and Saviour. 0, bless this school; — may we all learn of Jesus, — in this place of youthful worship ; — and among these children, — may we find true and loving disciples. May the spirit of our blessed Saviour — -dwell rich- ly in all our hearts — forevermore. Amen. 48. — " Hark ! Hark ! &c." — C's & 8's M. WORDS BY REV. E. H. CHAPIN. Fro.n the Gospel Harmonist. — By Permission. Con Spirito. .— ». 1. Hark! Hark! with harps of gold, What anthem do they sing ? The radiant clouds are backward roll'd,And angels smite the string Glory to God, bright wings, Spread glist ning and a-far, SPECIAL SERVICE. 209 oa the hallowed rapture rings, I'rom circling star to star. " Glory to God ! " repeat The glad earth and the sea : And ev'ry wind and billow fleet, Bears on the jubilee. "Where Hebrew bard had sung, Or Hebrew seer hath trod Each holy spot hath found a tongue ; " Let glory be to God." Soft swells the music now, Along the shining choir, And ev'ry s°raph bends his brow, And breathes above his lyre. "What words of heav'nly birth, Thrill deep our hearts again And fall like dew drops to the earth, 11 Peace and good will to men." Soft ! — yet the soul is bound With rapture, like a chain: Earth vocal, whispers them around. And heaven repeats the strain. Sound, harps, and hail the morn, With every golden string : For unto us this day is born, A Saviour and a king. 210 SPECIAL SERVICE. 49.— 6's & 5's M. ITo be sung in the tune of " .Murmur gentle lyr*.**) 1 Hark, the angels, singing, "Wake the happy morn, Joyful tidings bringing, " Christ, the Lord, is born! In a lowly manger — This shr.ll be the sign — See the new-born stranger, Hail the Babe divine ! " 2 Sisters dear, and brothers, Sing, O sing away ! This, above all others, Is the childrens' day. Hear its blessed story: " Once, as young as we, Christ, the Prince of Glory, Slept on Mary's knee." 3 Where's a chorus meeter, For his advent here? "Where a coral sweeter, To his gentle ear? None can come so near him, Him, the undefiled, None so love and fear him, As a Christian child. 4 In the highest regions, On his throne above, All the ransomed legions, Sing his matchless love : But of all who greet him, "With triumphant song, Little children meet him In the greatest throng. SPECIAL SERVICE. 211 Sup. — Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord. School. — Whence cometh Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal lifi 50.— 8'b&7'bM. [To be sung in tune on 223d page.] 1. Hark ! what mean those heavenly voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo ! the angelic host rejoices, Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 . Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy ; Glory in the highest, glory ! Glory be to God, Most High ! 3. Christ is born — the Great Anointed ; Heaven and earth his praises sing ! 0, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest and King. END OF SPECIAL SERVICE FIRST. II. SPECIAL SERVICE. NEW YEAR. Superintendent. — My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle. School — We spend our years as a tale that is told. Sup. — Life is like a vapor, that appeareth for & little season, and then vanishes away. School. — So teach us to number our days, that -we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. WELCOME. Children, I greet you all this morning, with a "' Happy New Year." May the year, of which £"kis is the first Sabbath, be the happiest you shave ever known. And how can we act to make (this New Year a happy one ? Will you allow Kae to answer this question for you '? If so, I will say that by every kind and loving word you gneak — by every benevolent and merciful act you 212 SPECIAL SERVICE. 213 do; — by all you learn of Jesus, aud by all where- in you follow his divine example, you will Le making the year a happy one. The good are al- ways happy. All the years of the benevolent and kind-hearted — of the pure minded and faithful, are happy years ; for the acts which such an one performs, and the thoughts, with which his mind is occupied, are the elements of happiness. Again, let me say that I wish you all a " happy New Year." — Happy, in doing good — happy, in being kind and gentle, loving and faithful — hap- py, in seeking Wisdom — happy in the Sunday School, and happy everywhere. God bless you, and keep you in safety, and preserve your lives, until we meet again in the beginning of another happy New Year. School. — We thank you kindly — for these words and friendly wishes, — and ask you to ac- cept from us — the same kind greeting — of " Hap- py New Year." SCRIPTURE LESSON. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Thou turnest man to destruction ; and 6ayest, Eeturn ye children of men. For a thou- sand years in thy sight are but as yesterday, when it is past, and as a watch in the night The days of our years are three score years and ten ; and if by reason of strength they be four 214 SPECIAL SERVICE. score, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; — ■ for it is soon cut off and we fly away. — 0, satisfy us early with thy meroy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. [From the 90th Psalm.] KESPONSES. Sup. — Hear my prayer, Lord, and let my cry come unto thee. School. — In Thee we live, and move, and have our being. Sup. — If the Lord be for us, who can be against us ? School. — Trust in him at all times — thy years shall not fail. Sup. — My days are like a shadow that declin- eth; School. — That thou doest do quickly. Sup. — As for man, his days are as grass. School. — The Lord preserveth the faithful — His saints are preserved forever. Sup. — I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help : School. — My help cometh from the Lord. Sup. — He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. School. — He that keepeth thee, will not slum- ber. Sup. — The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. School. — He shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. SPECIAL SEEVICE. 215 Sup. — Thou Lord, in the beginning, hast laid the foundation of the earth. School. — As for thy years, they endure through all generations. Sup. — The heavens are the work of thy hands ; School. — They shall perish but thou shalt en- dure. Sup. — They all shall wax old as a garment ; School. — But thou art the same, and thy yeara 6hall have no end. PRAYEB. OTHOU great and holy One;— Thou who gives* us our days, — and who measurest out the length of our years ; — Thou who art the same in all time, — and unto whom a thousand years are as one day; — 0, let us thank Thee— for the dawning of this year, — a bud just blossoming — from Thy eternity. 0, may it be to us, — a "happy New Year." May we be happy, while this year shall last — in serving Thee our God — in blessing one another. — 0, Father Divine — at the close of this year — may we know Thee bet- ter — and love Thee more. — At the close of this year — may we know more of Jesus — and of all the principles of his blessed Gospel. At the close of this year — may we be better prepared to live — and better prepared to die. We pray to Thee, God — that we may have good health — and tha* our friends may be with us — another year. Sur- round us all, — by Thy kind arms — of love and power; — and may we not forget — the Friend fron> 213 SPECIAL SERVICE. whom all blessings come. And when we come to die — be it this year — or be it in some future year — may we go hence without one doubt or fear — expecting to be welcomed — on the other side of Jordan — by salutations from bright angels — of "happy New Year." That year will never end. r I he joys of that year — will be eternal. — Glory be to Thy holy name — forever and ever, Amen. 51. — " Another year comes from above." — 8's M. 1. A - noiher year comes from a - bove, To prove our Father's constant love; He sends the sun-light ^i— 0— P I { -3^^3^^^f ~ci -1-^— *— , ~ r -j- l ~i~\~jl — 9_ — r — r r — 1~* — — ' ®-f I and the flow'rs, And shields us when the winter lowers. F— j — ^ — . — h^-i r-\ =■-!-! — = P SPECIAL SERVICE. 217 2 And from the regions of the sky, He sent His Holy Son to die, That he might take our sins away And lead us in the living way. 3 How we, from sin and error won, Should love the Father and the Son, And strive in their full love to rest, Where all is beautiful and blest. 4 Then shall this year, that comes to bring So many mercies on its wing, Leave those who go, where peace is given, And those who stay, more worthy heaven I 52— L. M. 1 Good-by, Old Year, a fond good-by ! We thank God for each sunny day, Whose gifts of joy and beauty, lie Still fresh in thought, to bless our way. 2 Thou hast seen those we love, Old Year, Pass as the light goes out at even, And we are left to linger here, While our hearts' treasures are in heaven, 3 Welcome, New Year — a welcome warm ! Thy voice of joy or grief may call; Yet we will greet t«he calm or storm, Since God shall be with us through ah t 4 If we but see with faith's clear sight, Life's griefs are blessings in disguise ; And clouded years when lived aright. Deepen the rapture of the skies 1 218 SPECIAL SERVICE. Sup. — Come now, and let us reason together, eaith the Lord. School. — Whence coraeth Wisdom, and where is the place of understanding ? Sup. — Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life. END OF SPECIAL SERVICE SECOND, Ill SPECIAL SERVICE. THANKSGIVING. Superintendent. — The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; School. — The world and they that dwell there- in. Sup. — The pastures are clothed with flocks : School. — The valleys, also, are covered over with corn : Sup. — The Lord crowneth the year with his goodness. School. — And his paths drop fatness. "WELCOME. This is the day on which the people of our State are called upon to lift their united voices in thanksgiving and praise to God. Earth's boun- ties have been gathered in, the husbandman has realized the fruit of his labors, and we can all see how that God has fulfilled his promise, this year, 219 220 SPECIAL SERVICE. in giving us both seed-time and harvest. "W ith- out his sun-shine and his rain — without his breezes and his dews, the earth would have with- held her fruits and the fields would not have pro- duced the golden grain. God has given all the blessings of the year, and let us join with loving spirits, to render our thanksgivings to his holy name. There is no God like unto our God. He is God of the spring-time and of the autumn — of the seed-time and the harvest — of youth and age — of time and eternity — of life and salvation — Glory be to the name of our Lord. SCRIPTURE LESSON. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God ; it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves ; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving ; and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. For the Lord is good ; his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations. He sendeth the streams into the valleys, which run among the hills ; they give drink to every beast of the field. He watereth the hills from his chambers ; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man, that he may bring forth food out of th^ earth. O Lord how manifold are thy works, in wisdom has tho'i made them all. IFromlOOth and ] 04th Psalm.| SPECIAL SERVICE. 221 RESPONSES. Sup. — Praise ye the Lord, School. — For it is good to sing praises unto our God. Sup. — For it is pleasant, School. — And praise is comely Sup. — Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving ; School. -Sing praise upon the harp unto oui God, Sup. — Who covereth the heaven with clouds ; School. — Who prepareth rain for the earth ; Sup. — Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains, School. — Who giveth to the beast his food, Sup. — And to the young ravens which cry. School — Blessed be the name of the Lord. Sup. — The eyes of all wait upon thee, Lord! School. — And thou givest them their meat in due season. Sup. — Thou openest thy hand and satishWh the desire of every living thing. School. — While I live I will praise the Lord. Sup. — 0, give thanks unto the Lord, for he is School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — Give thanks unto the God of Gods : School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — give thanks unto the Lord of Lords ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — To him, who alone doeth great won- ders ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — Who remembered us in our low estate ; 222 SPECIAL SERVICE. School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — Who giveth food to all flesh ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — give thanks unto the God of heaven ; School. — For his mercy endureth forever. Sup. — Praise the Lord. School. — Praise ye the Lord. PEATEB. O OURCE of all good ! Giver of every bless. O ing ! We come to Thee with our thanksgiving. — The year has been crowned with Thy bounties ; — the earth has shaken off her harvests at our feet ; — and unto Thee be all the praise — now and forever — Amen. Greatest and best of friends ! what can we do to magnify Thy name ? 0, help us to see Thy love — in all the good by which we are surrounded, — and may that love awaken love to Thee — in all our hearts. Holy Father ! we thank Thee for the sunshine and the rain — which have so freely and impartially been given us. We thank Thee for the floral spring — for the gol- den summer— and for the waving harvests of Autumn. We thank Thee for the health and strength we have enjoyed ; — for the food and rai- ment that have been given us ; — for friends and friendship — for the Gospel of Christ — the truths of which have cheered our hearts ; — and for the Sunday School — in which we have been able to learn of Jesus. 0, how much we have for which to thank Thee. All, all are fruits of Thy good- ness! — All is from Thee, our God. — Blessings and honor — glory and power — be unto Thy name forever — Amen. DEVOTIONAL SERVICE. 223 53. — " Come, ye Children." — 8 & 7s M. 1. Come, ye children, and a-dore him, Lord of Come, and wor-ship now before him, He hath ^-~^l *-+\ 1 k-H- -0-0 -| &- zi7_zr:ztz|zTZ]Tx-zrzzzz]zzz^zzzzii I— # w -\&t In P — * — - — I P- - all, he reigns a- bove; > He will give you ev - ery called you by his love. ) -i — 3— 0— 0— J— jvT*—