FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DiYkion ^S Section S %$h cfof A CHOICE CH . A/ jPIBITtFAI JYMtfS, ADAPTED TO PUBLIC. SOCIAL, AND FAMILY DEVOTION, AND DESIGNED FOB THE USE OF THE Cttattodical |fint?& Utcmtimtte* ALL LOVERS OF ZIOX. GOSHEN", Ind.: FUBUSHEI BY 7HZ Z. V. MEHKONITE pub. s:::zty. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/choiceOOmenn PREFACE. /p^HE want of a Church Hymn Book, suitable for private and public devotion, having been felt by the ministry and laity of the Evan- gelical United Mennonite Church, a committee was appointed by the general conference of 1879, held at Blair, Ont., Canada, to compile such a work as would meet the demand. The result of the labors of said committee is this collection of "psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs/' which sweetly and earnestly breathe forth expressions of prayer, gratitude and resignation to God. That this work may advance the honor and glory of our precious Redeemer, and aid in the furtherance of His kingdom on earth, and prove a blessing to the salvation of mankind, is the desire and prayer of the committee into whose hands this matter was entrusted. For the sake of convenience, special attention has been paid to the classification of the various iii IV PREFACE. hymns under their respective heads. Besides the usual table of contents and index of first lines, the compilers have arranged a metrical index, which will be of important service to ministers, and lead- ers of singing in public worship. With the hope that the Gospel gems embraced in this collection may be sung into many a heart, this book is presented to the church and christian public by Goshen, Inch, 1881. THE COMMITTEE. ^Mi^v w K TABLE OF CONTENTS. Figures refer to Hymns. Existence of God ] - — 5 Attributes of God 6 — 2 J Holy Trinity 22— 25 Creation 26 — 29 Providence of God 30 — 32 Fall and Depravity of Max 33 — 43 The Holy Scriptures 44 — 55 Redemption Through Christ 56 — 61 Christ's Incarnation 62 — 68 His Xames and Characters 69 — 75 His Offices 76— 81 His Life and Example 82 — 87 His Sufferings 88 — 91 Gethsemane 92 — 96 His Crucifixion and Death 97 — 104 His Atonement . . . 105—109 His Resurrection 110—116 His Ascension 11 7 — 1 1 9 His Coronation 120 — 1 2 1 His Intercession ] 22 — 126 His Reign 127—132 The Holy Spirit 133 — 143 The Gospel 144—152 Exhortation 153 — 163 Awakening 164 — 180 Penitential 181 — 197 Invitation 198 — 225 Repentance 226 — 231 Prayer for Mercy 232 — 251 v vi table of contexts. Faith and Submission 252 — 272 Justification 273 — 279 Conversion 280 — 286 Regeneration 287 — 292 Adoption 293 — 297 Assurance 298 — 301 Converts 302 — 325 Religion 326—334 The Church of God 335—349 Joining the Church 350 — 356 Christian Ministry 357 — 370 Ordination 371 — 377 Sabbath, or Lord's Day 378 — 390 Public Worship 391—407 Praise of God 408—422 Praise of Christ 423—439 Before Sermon 440 — 449 After Sermon 450 — 458 Alm-Dseeds and Collections 459 — 470 Baptism 471—480 Feet Washing 481—486 The Lord's Supper 487 — 505 The Christian 506—509 Christian Experience 510 — 516 " Graces 517—531 " Duties 532—546 " Sufferings 547 — 562 " Race 563—574 " Warfare 575 — 583 " Privileges 584—589 " Perfection 590 — 597 Sancttification 598 — 604 Christian L'nion 605 — 612 Prayer and Watching 613 — 617 TABLE OK CONTEXTS. Vll Private Devotion 618—622 Family Devotion 623—639 Prayer Meeting 640—664 Fellowship Meeting 665 — 671 Missionary Meeting 672 — 07 7 Prayer for a Revivai 678 — 685 Rejoicing in a Revival 6*6 — 604 Backsliding 695 — 700 Thanksgiving Day 701 — 705 Harvest Hymns 706—708 Camp Meeting 709 — 741 Table Hymns 712—714 Wedding Hymns 715 — 718 Conference Hymns 719 — 724 Dedication Hymns 725 — 731 Frailty, Sickness and Death 732 — 739 Immortality and Eternity 740 — 746 Funeral Hymns 747 — 762 Burial Hymns 763 — 774 Resurrection 775 — 779 Judgment 780 — 788 Hell 789—793 Heaven 794 — 805 Parting Hymns 806 — 816 Dismission 817 — 819 Doxologies 820 — 828 Miscellaneous 829 — 834 METRICAL INDEX. Metre signifies measure, as applied to musical verse. The various metres are designated by letters and figures, as fol- lows: No. of t-yUahles in each line. S. M. denotes Short Metre, containing- 6, 6, 8, 6 G. M. denotes Common Metre, containing 8, 6, 8, 6 L. M. denotes Long Metre, containing 8, 8, 8, 8 S* P. M. denotes Short Peculiar Metre, containing. 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 8 As, "To God, the Father, Son," C. P. M. denotes Common Peculiar Metre, 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6 As. "Come on, my partners in distress." L. P. M. "denotes Long Peculiar Metre, contairi'g 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 • As. " I'll praise my Maker while I've breath." II. M. denotes Hallelujah Metre, containing. ... 6, 0, 6, 6, S, 8 As, " Blow ye the trumpet, blow." C. H. M. Common Hallelujah Metre, containing.. 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8 As, "'Go watch and pray, thou canst not tell." M. 7s. denotes Metre Sevens, containing* 7, t, 7, 7 As, "Children of the heavenly King." P. M. 8s. deuotes same as L. M., but peculiar in accent, As, " How tedious and tasteless the hours." M. 8s & Ts. denotes A measure of 8, 7, 8, As, ''Come, thou Fount of every blessing." M. 8s, 7s & 4. A measure of 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, As, ''Come, ye sinners, poor and needv." i M. 7s, & 6s, or, A measure of 7. 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, j Regular Iambic, As, "From Greenland's icy mountains." \ M. 7s 6^, or A measure of the same 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, "» irreg. Iambic, As, " Drooping souls, no longer grieve." M. 6s & -is. A measure of 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 4 As, "My country \ 'tis of thee." M. 10s. denotes A measure of 10, 10, 10, 10 As, "Joyfully, joyfully, onward I move." M. 10s & lis. A measure of 10. 11, 10, 11 As, "O, tell me no more of this world's vain store." M. lis. A measure of 11, 11, 11, 11 As, "I would not live alwav," &e. M. 12s. A measure of 12, 12, 12, 12, 1 As, "The voice of free grace," &c. P. M. Peculiar Metre, and is irregular in measure. As. " Saw ye my Savior," containing — 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, ! or, "Come, let us anew," &c 10, 5, 11, 12, 6, 1; or, " O come, come away," 12, 8, 5, 8, 8, 6, or, " O how happy are they," &c 6, 6, 9, 6, 6, or, "How precious is the name," 6, 6, 6, 3, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, or, " Beyond where Kedron's waters." 8, 8, 6, 8, or, " Hail, mighty and victorious Lord." 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, or, "Behold, behold the Lamb of God," .... 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8, or, " By faith I view my Savior dying," .... 9, 6, 9, 6, 8, 8, 8, or, "I've sought round this verdant," &c.. . 8, 5, 8, 5, 6, 7, 6, or, "The Son of man they did betray," . . 8, 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, viii CHOICE COLLECTION OF HYMNS. EXISTENCE OF GOD. Is there a God t C. M. Ts there a God? Yon rising sun -*- In answer meet replies, Writes it in flame upon the earth, Proclaims it round the skies. 2 Is there a God'/ Hark"! from on high His thunder shakes the poles; I hear his voice in every wind, In every wave that rolls. 3 Is there a God? With sacred fear I upward turn my eyes ; "There is," each glittering lamp of light; "There is," my soul replies. 4 If such convictions to my mind His works aloud impart, 0 let the wisdom of his word Inscribe them on my heart ! There is a God. C. M. T)i-:xy it not! There is a God— ^ There is a Holy One; The stars proclaim it all abroad, The planets and the sun. 2 EXISTED GOD. 2 His voice is heard in every clinic Wherever man has trod. And all his works proclaim and chime — ••There is — there ia a God." 3 The whisp'ring zephyr, and the winds That howling tempests send, And flow'rs that bloom, and birds that sing, The glorious faith defend. 4 The brook, that ripples on its way. And ca>eade roaring 1< In unison with eon- y — •"There is — there i> a God/' •j Existent Nature. L. M. rpHERE is a God — all nature speaks, -*- Through earth', and air, and sea, and. skies ; See, From the clouds his glory breaks. When earln of morning rise. 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, Throughout the world's extended frame. Inscribes in characters of light jli- mighty W tme. 3 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, Confess the f >ur God : Bow down b< and adore. J_ Bei CM. HPhere -*- In realms • £*ht, Wh< s< wisd i . : ■ archable : Omnipotent his might. BXIS1 ENCE OF GOD. 6 •2 By him the univ< rse was made, With all its varied store; He was. and is, and is to come, He lives for evermore. 3 All that he made, lie still upholds, By his Almighty power; In him we live, and move, and breathe, Each moment, and each hour. 4 While saints in heaven rehearse his praise, And sing his matchless name, Let saints on earth his goodness show. And spread abroad his fame. Nature proves the Being of God. L. M. ThiE spacious firmament on high, *■ With all the blue etherial sky. And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. -2 The unwearied si in, from day to day. Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land. The work of an Almighty hand. 3 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly, to the listening earth, Repeats the story of her birth; 4 Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets, in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll. And spread the truth from pole to pole. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 0 God's Eternity. C. M. Tbior didst, O mighty God, exist -*- Ere time began its race; Before the ample elements Filled up the void of space; — 2 Before the ponderous earthly globe In fluid air was staved; Before the ocean's mighty springs Their liquid stores displayed. 3 And when the pillars of the world With sudden ruin break, And all this vast and goodly frame Sinks in the mighty wreck; 4 When from her orb the moon shall start, Th' astonished sun roll back, While all the trembling starry lamps Their ancient course forsake. 7 / God Incomprehensible. L. M. P kkat God, in vain man's narrow view ^ Attempts to look thy nature through; Our laboring powers with reverence own Thy glories never can be known. -2 Not the high seraph's mighty thought, Who countless years his God has sought, Such wondrous height or depth can find, Or fully trace thy boundless mind.. ATTRIBUTES ol- GOD, 5 3 Yet, Lord, thy kindness deigns to Aow All that we mortals need to kriorf; While wisdom, goodness, power divine. Through all thy works and conduct shine. 4 O, may our souls with rapture trace Thy works of nature and of grace; Adore thy sacred name, and still Press on to know and do thy will. j Incomprehensibility of God. L. M. pon is a name my sou] adores; ^ Tlf almighty Three, tlT eternal One: Nature and grace, with all their powers, Confess the infinite Unknown. •J From thy great Self thy being springs : Thou art thy own original, Made up of uncreated things, And self-surHcience bears them all. 3 Thy voice produced the seas and spheres, Bade the waves roar and planets shine; But nothing like thyself appears Through all these spacious works of thine 4 Still restless nature dies and grows; From change to change the creatures run: Thy being no succession knows, And all thy vast designs are one. \j On, J , ,-, rywhi : ■ C. M. T ORD. all I am is known to thee: -^ In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, or to flee The notice of thine eve. 0 ATTKIBTTES OF GOD. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, The secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to thee, Lord, Before they're form'd within, And ere my lips pronounce the word. Thou know'st the sense I mean. 4 O wondrous knowledge ! deep and high, Where can a creature hide? Within thy circling arms I lie, Beset on every side, 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove. To guard my soul from every ill, Secured by sovereign love. _LU Omnipresence of God. L. M. T^athee of spirits, nature's God, -*- Our inmost thoughts arc known to thee; Thou, Lord, canst hear each idle word. And every private action see. 2 Could we, on morning's swiftest wings, Pursue our flight through trackless air. Or dive beneath deep ocean's springs, Thy presence still would meet us there. 3 In vain my guilt attempt to fly, Concealed beneath the pall of night; One glance from thy all -piercing eye Can kindle darkness into light. ATI Kim TES OF GOD. 4 Search thou our hearts, and there destroy Each evil thought, each secret sin. And tit us for those realms of joy, Where nought impure shall enter in. 11 all-seeing God. C. M. \ lmighty God, thy piercing eye ■^ ' hrough the shades of night, And our most secret actions lie All open to thy sight. 2 There's not a sin that we commit, N.>r wicked v -ay. But in thy dreadful book 'tis writ. Against the judgment day. Z And must tie- crimes that I have done Be read and published there? Do all exposed before the sun, While men and angels hear? 4 Lord, at thy feet ashamed I lie; Upward J dare not look : Pardon my sins, before I die, And Mot them from thy book. 5 Remember all the dying pains That my Redeemer felt ; And let his blood wash out my stains, And answer for my guilt. 12 God's r 0. M. Tuie Lord, our God, is full of might, -■- The winds obey his will ; He speaks — and, in his heav nly height. The rolling sun stands still. 8 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 2 Rebel, ye waves, and o'er the land With threatening aspect roar; The Lord uplifts his awful hand. And chains you to the shore. 3 Howl, winds of night ! your force combine ; Without his high behest, Ye shall not, in the mountain-pine, Disturb the sparrow's nest. 4 His voice sublime is heard afar. In distant peals it dies; He yokes the whirlwinds to his car, And sweeps the howling skies. 5 Ye nations, bend — in reverence bend ; Ye monarch's, wait his nod, And bid the choral song ascend, To celebrate your God. 13 Wisdom of God. L. M. A wake, my tongue ! thy tribute bring -^*- To him, who gave thee power to sing; Praise him, who is all praise above, — The Source of wisdom and of love. 2 How vast his knowledge — how profound ! A depth, where all our thoughts are drowned; The stars he numbers ; and their names He gives to all those heavenly flames. 3 Through each bright world above, behold Ten thousand thousand charms unfold ; Earth, air, and mighty seas combine, To speak his wisdom all-divine. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 9 4 But in redemption, — 0 what grace! Its wonders, — () what thought can trace! Here wisdom shines forever bright: — Praise him, my soul ! with sweet delight. 14- The goodness of God. C. M. Ve humble souls, approach your God -*- With songs of sacred praise; For he is good, supremely good, And kind are all his ways. 2 All nature owns his guardian care; In him we live and move : But nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. 3 He gave his well-beloved Son To save our souls from sin : *Tis here he makes his goodness known, And proves it all divine. 4 To this sure refuge. Lord, we come. And here our hope relies; A safe defence, a peaceful home, When storms of trouble rise. 15 God our Benefactor. S. M. My Maker and my King! ^ -*- To thee my all I owe : Thy sovereign bounty is the spring From whence ail blessings flow. Thou ever good and kind! A thousand reasons move, A thousand obligations bind My heart to grateful love. 10 JlTTBIBTJTES OF GOD. 3 The creature of thy hand, On thee alone I live; My God, thy benefits demand More praise than tongue can give. 4 O let thy grace inspire My soul with strength divine ; Let all my powers to thee aspire, And all my days be thine. j[0 God's Condescension. C. M. A Loud, out King, how excellent ^ Thy name on earth is known ! Thy glory in the firmament How wonderfully shown ! 2 When I behold the heav'ns on high, The work of thy right hand; The moon and stars amid the sky, Thy lights in every land : — 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, Who dwells so far below, That thou shouldst visit him with grace, And love his nature so? 4 0 Lord, how excellent thy name! How manifold thy ways! Let time thy saving truth proclaim, Eternity thy praise. J_ / God's Goodness. C. M. Thiv goodness, Lord, our souls confess; -*- Thy goodness we adore; — A spring, whose blessings never fail; A sea without a shore. aTTkibutl> 0* god. 11 9 Sun, moon and stars, thy love declare In every golden ray: Love draws the curtains of the night, And love brings 1 ack the day. '] Thy bounty every season crowns With all' the bliss it yields; With joyful clusters leads the vines. With strengthening grain the fields. 4 But chiefly thy compassion, Lord, Is in the gospel seen: There, like a sun. thy mercy shine-. Without a cloud between. 5 There pardon, peace, and holy joy, Through Jesus' name are given : He on the cross was lifted high. That we might reign in heaven. [0 God is Wudom and Love. M. 8s. f the mind. Pay. 0 my soul, to God : Lift with thy hand- a holy heart To hi- sublime abode. 4 Thou holy God! my soul From all pollution fr The pure in heart are thy delight^ And they thy face -hall see. 14 HOLY TRINITY. HOLY TRINITY. •22 Song of Praise to the Trinity. M. 7s. PJloby to the Father give, " He in whom we move and live; All our prayers he deigns to hear. All onr - gs delight his ear. 2 Glory to the Son we bring, — Christ our Prophet. Priest and King! Christians, raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for he was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost; He reclaims the sinner lost; Fills his lieart with just desires, And his mind with truth inspires. 4 Glory in the highest be T< i the blessed Trinity. F"i- the gospel from above, For the word that "God is love." ) The Trinity. C. M. TJail ! holy, holy, holy Lord, -■"*- Whom One in Three we know; By all thy heavenly host adored, By all thy Church below;. 2 ( hie undivided Trinity With triumph we proclaim; The universe is full of thee, And speaks thy glorious name, •21 25 HOLY TK1MTY. 15 Thee, holy Father, we confess; Thee, holy Son adore : And thee, the Holy Ghost, we bless, And worship evermore. Hail! holy, holy, holy Lord, Our heavenly son;.; shall be; Supreme, Essential One, adored In co-eternal Three ! Praise to the Trinity. C. M. H lory to God the Father's name, ^ Who from our sinful race Hath chosen myriads to proclaim The honors of his grace. 2 Glory to God the Son be paid, Who dwelt in humble clay, And to redeem us from the dead, Gave his own life away. 3 Glory to God the Spirit give, From whose almighty power Our souls their heav'nly birth derive, And bless the happy hour. 4 Glory to God, that reigns above, The Holy Three in One, Who, by tlie wonders of his love, Has made his nature known. Prayer to the Trinity. L. M. T^ATiiEK of heaven, whose love profound, -*- A ransom for our souls hath found, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy pardoning love extend. lb CREAT10X. 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before thy throne we sinners bend ; To us thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy quickening power extend. 4 Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son ! Eternal Godhead, Three in One ! Before thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. CREATION. 26 Cron seen in Hi* Works. C. M. 'There's not a tint that paints the rose, -*- Or decks the lily fair. Or streaks the humblest flower that grows, But God has placed it there. 2 There's not of grass a single blade, Or leaf of lovliest green, Where heavenly skill is not displayed, And heavenly wisdom seen. 3 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. CREATION. I i 4 There's do1 a staT whose twinkling light Shines on the distanl earth, And cheers the silent gloom of night, But mercy gave it birth. 5 There's not a place in earth's vast round, In ocean's deep, or air, Where skill and wisdom are nut found, For God is everywhere. 6 Around, beneath, below, above — - Wherever space extends, — There God displays his boundless love, And power with mercy blends. 27 God in Ills Works and Word. S. M. T>ciioli), the lofty sky ■^ Declares its maker. God; And all the starry worlds on high, Proclaim his power abroad. 2 'i'lie darkness and the light Still keep their course the same; While night to day. and day to night, Divinely teach his name. 3 In every different land. Their general voice i- known; They show the wonders of his hand, And orders of his throne. 4 His laws are just and pure. His truth without deceit: His promises forever sure, And his rewards are great. 18 CREATION. 5 While of thy works 1 sing, Thy glory to proclaim. Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name. //'0 God, (is sent in Nature. C. M. T sing th1 almighty power of God, -*- That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord, That filPd the earth with food; He form'd the creatures with his word, And then pronounc'd them good. 3 Lord, how thy wonders are displayed. Where'er I turn mine eye! If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky. 4 There's not a plant or flow'r below. But makes thy glories known; The clouds arise and tempests blow, By order from thy throne. £\j Man's Creation my God, Ten thousand thanks are due : For such compassions, 1 esteem Ten thousand thanks too few. 20 PROVIDENCE OF GOD. •jj_ Mysteries of Providence. CM. poo moves in a mysterious way, ^ His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Dee]) in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, Ife treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful snints, fresh courage take: The clouds ye so much dread, Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence, lie hides a smiling lace. Resignation ami Submission. C. SI. \\\ God! my Father! cheering name! "■*■ O, may I call thee mine ! Give me with humble hope to claim A portion so divine. 2 This only can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly; A\ Tiat real harm can reach my soul Beneath my Father's eye? 3 Whatever thy providence rleni I calmly would resign : For thou art just, and good, and wise : 0 bend my will to thine ! FALL AN!> DEPRAVITY OF MAX. 4 Whate'er thy sov'reign will ordains, ( ) give me strength to bear ; Still let me know a Father reigns, Still trust a Fatlu r's care. .') Thy ways, great God ! are little known rF<> my weak, erring sight ; Yet shall my soul, believing, own That all thv ways are right. FALL AND DEPRAVITY OF MAX. • )•) Primitive State of Man, L. M, \ dam in Paradise was placed, *£*■ Our natural and fed'ral head; With holiness and wisdom graced, In his Creator's image made. 2 Bless'd with the joys of innocence. Upright and happy, firm he stood : Till he debas'd himself to sense, And ate of the forbidden food. 3 His soul at first, a holy flame, Was kindled by his Maker's breath; But stung by sin, it soon became The seat of darkness, strife and death. ::i Original and Actual Sin. L. M, T oko, we are vile, conceiv'd in sin, 1J And born unholy and unclean; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts his race, and taints us alb •1-1 FALL AND DEPRAVITY OF MAX. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath The seeds of sin grow up for death ; Tby law demands a perfect heart, But we're defiled in every pail. 3 Behold, we fall before thy face ; Our only refuge is thy grace : No outward forms can make us clean ; The leprosy lies deep within. 4 Nor bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. 5 Jesus, thy blood, thy blood alone, Hath power sufficient to atone; Thy blood can make us white as snow ; No Jewish types could cleanse us so. (j While guilt disturbs and breaks our peace, No flesh nor soul hath rest or case ; Lord, let us hear thy pard'ning voice, And make these broken hearts rejoice. •)•) By Nature, all Men art Sinners. C. M. "Pools in their hearts believe and say -*- That all religion's vain ; There is no God that reigns on high, Or minds th' affairs of men. 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane, Corrupt discourse proceeds : And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds, TALI. AM) WU'KAVITY OF MAX. 23 3 By nature all are gone astray, Their practice all the same; There's none that fears his Maker's hand. There's none that loves his name. 4 Their tongues are used to sneak deceit, Their slanders never cease : How swift to mischief are their feet, Nor know the paths of peace! 5 Such seeds of sin, that bitter root, In i' very heart are found : Nor ran they bear diviner fruit, Till grace refine the ground. () - CM. TIThen Adam sinned, through all his race ' ' The dire contagion spread : Sickness and death and deep disgrace Sprang from our fallen head. 2 Satan in strong and heavy chains Binds the deluded soul. And every furious passion reigns Without the least control. 3 From God and happiness we fly, To earth and sense confined, Lost in a maze of misery, Yet to our misery blind. 4 Whene'er the man begins his race, The criminal appears, And evil habits keep their paee With our increasing v 24 FALL AXD DEPRAVITY OF MAX. fj7 The Deceit/vines* of Sin. C. M. ^ix has a thousand treacherous arts ^ To practice on the mind : With flattering looks she tempts our hearts, But leaves a sting behind. 2 With names of virtue she deceives The aged and the young, And while the heedless wretch believes, She makes his fetters strong. 3 She pleads for all the joys she brings, And gives a fair pretense, But cheats the soul of heavenly things, And chains it down to sense. 4 So on a tree, divinely fair, Grew the forbidden food ; Our mother took the poison there, And tainted all her blood. ?)0 Folly and ^F/s^ of Sin. C. M. <*2ix, like a venomous disease, ^ Infects our vital blood ; The only balm is sovereign grace, And the physician God. 2 We lick the dust, we grasp the wind, And solid good despise; Such is the folly of the mind, Till Jesus makes us wise. 3 Our beauty and our strength are fled, And we draw near to death; put Christ, the Lord, recalls the dead. With his almightv breath. FALL AM' DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 39 I Madness, by nature, reigns within. The passi< >ns burn and rag Till God's own Son. with skill divine, The inward fires as . _ . 5 We give our souls the wounds they feel, We drink the pois'nous gall, And rush with fury down to hell; But Heaven prevents the fall. the Spirit. 0. M. TTow helpless guilty nature lies -"--*- Unconscious of her load! The heart unchanged can never rise. To happiness and God. 2 Can aught beneath a power divine This stubborn will subdue ? 'T is thine, eternal Spirit, thine, To form the heart anew. 3 *T is thine the passions to recall, And upward bid them rise. To make the scales of error fall From reason's darkened eyes; — 4 To chase the shades of death away. And bid the sinner live : A beam of heaven — a vital ray — *T is thine alone to give. 5 Oh ! change these wretched hearts of ours And give them life divine: Then shall our passions and our powers, Almighty Lord, be thine. 26 FALL AND DEPRAVITY OF MAX. ±[) Guilt and Helplessness of Man. S. M. A h ! how shall fallen man •**• Be just before his God? If he contend in righteousness. We fall beneath his rod. 2 If he our ways should mark With strict inquiring ey< s. Could we for one of thousand faults A just excuse devise ? 3 All-seeing, powerful God, Who can with thee contend? Or who that tries the unequal strife, Shall prosper in the end ? 4 The mountains, in thy wrath, Their ancient seats forsake; The trembling earth deserts her place, Her rooted pillars shake. 5 Ah ! how shall guilty man Contend with such a God V None, none can meet him and escape But through the Savior's blood. -ii & Hope from the Gospel only. s. M. ^od's holy law. transgressed, Speaks nothing but despair; Convinced of guilt, with grief oppressed, We find no comfort there. 2 Not all our groan, s and tears, Xor works which we have done, Xor vows, nor promises, nor prayers. Can e'er for sin atone, FALL AND DKPBAVITY OF .MAX. Zi 3 Relief alone is found In Jesus' precious blood; ,rr is this that heals the mortal wound, And reconciles to God. 4 High lifted on the cross, The spotless Victim dies ; This is salvation's only source: Hence all our hope- arise. 42 Man's Need of the New Birth. 0. M. ^ixxers, this solemn truth regard, ^ Hear, all ye sons of men ; For Christ, the Savior, hath declared, "Ye must be horn again.*' 2 Whatever might be your birth and blood, The sinner*- boast is vain; Thus said the glorious Son of God. "Ye must be born again." 3 Our nature*- totally depraved — The heart a -ink of sin : Without a change we can't be saved, — "Ye must be born again.'* 4 That which is born of flesh is flesh, And flesh it will remain : Then marvel not that Jesus saith, "Ye must be born again." 5 Spirit of life, thy grace impart, And breathe on sinners slain: Bear witness. Lord, in ev'ry heart, That we are born again. 28 FALL AND DEPRAVITY OF MAX. 0 Dear Savior, let as now begin To trust and love thy Word ; And, by forsaking every sin, Prove we are born of God. 43 Christ's Power Alone ran Some. L. M. T et the wild leopards of the wood -^ Put off the spots that nature gives ; Then may the wieked turn to God, And change their tempers and their lives. 2 As well might th' Ethiopian, Wash out the darkness of his skin ; The dead as well may live again, As old transgressors cease to sin. 3 Where vice has held its empire long, 'T will not endure the least control; None but a power divinely strong Can turn the current of the soul. 4 Great God, I own thy power divine, That works to change this heart of mine; I would be formed anew, and bless The wonders of creating grace. ." issfSS? V~7'i Till-: BOLT SCRIP! UBES. Bfl THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. -[4 Voltu of thi Scriptures. ('. ftL TTow precious is the book divine, **- By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to hoa\ en. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In this dark vale of tears : And life, and light, and joy imparts. And banishes our fears. 3 Thi.- lamp, through all the tedious night Of' life, shall guide our way, Tili we behold the clearer Huh: Of an eternal day. Thi FMnes* uj th i C. M. T ami* of our feet ! whereby we trace *J Our path, when wont to stray; Stream from the Fount of heav'nly gra< Brook by the traveler's v. aj ! Bread of our souls! whereon we feed : True manna from on high ! Our guide, oar chart! wherein we road ( H realms beyond the sky. Pillar of fire, through watches dark ! Or radiant cloud by day! When wav< s would whelm our tossing bark, Our anchor and our sta^ ! 45 30 THE holy SCRIPTURES. 4 Childhood's preceptor! manhood's trust! Old age's film ally! Our hope, when Ave go down to dust, Of immortality! 4:0 Before tlte Beading of the Scriptures. C. M. Tesus, my Savior, and my Lord, " To thee I lift mine eyes ; Teach and instruct me by thy word, And make me truly wise. 2 Make me to know and understand Thy whole revealed will ; Fain would T learn to comprehend Thy love more clearly still. 3 Help me to read this volume o'er With new and fresh delight; Help me to love its Author more, To seek thee day and night. 4 O, let it purify my heart, And guide me all my days ; Its wonders, Lord, to me impart, And thou shalt have the praise. Value and Use of the Bible. M. 7s. "Dlessei) Bible, precious word! ^ Boon most sacred from the Lord! Glory to his name be given For this blessed book of heav'n. 'Tis a ray of purest light, Beaming through the depths of night ; Brighter than ten thousand gems Of the richest diadems. 47 48 THE BOLT? SCBIPTUBBS. 31 8 Ti8 an orb more radiant far Than the fairest evening stap; Fea, the sun outshining ev'n, When it rides midway in heav'n. 4 'Tis a fountain, pouring forth Streams of life to gladden earth : Whence eternal blessings flow. Antidote for human woe. 5 'Tis an ocean, vast and clear, In which rays divine appear, Bearing freight, the choicest store Ever borne the wide world o'er. 6 'Tis a mine. ay. deeper, too, Than can mortal ever go; Search we may for many years, Still some new rich gem appears. Precious Bible. P. M. "Drecious Bible! what a treasure -*- Dees the word of GoCi afford! — All I want for life or pleasure, Food and med'cine, shield and sword. Let the world account me poor; Having this, I need no more. Food to which the world's a stranger Here my hungry soul enjoys; Of excess there is no danger; Though it fills, it never cloys. On a dying Christ I feed : J!" is meal and drink indeed. I THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, 3 In the hour of dark temptation, Satan cannot make me yield ; For the word of consolation Is to me a mighty shield. Whilst the Scripture truths are sure, From Iris malice I'm secure. 4 Vain his threats to overcome me, When T take the Spirit's sword; Then with ease I drive him from me ; Satan trembles at his word : 'Tis a sword for conquest made ; Keen the edge and strong the blade. J!) The Bible the Light of the World. C. M. Y\,riiAT glory gilds the sacred page ? " Majestic, like the sun, It gives a light to every age : It gives, but borrows none. 2 The power thai gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat ; Its truths upon the nations rise: They rise, but never set. 3 Lord ! everlasting thanks be thine For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. I Our souls rejoicingly pursue The steps of him we love, Till glory breaks upon our view In brighter worlds above. THE HOLT S< RIPTURES. 33 50 >''"'- tpU: B. M- TTow perfect is thy word! -*--*- Thy judgments all are just : And ever in thy promise, Lord, Man may securely trust. 2 I hear thy word in love: — In faith thy word obey: ( ). send thy S] >m above, T i teach me, Lord, thy way. 3 Thy counsels all are plain, precepts all are pure : And Ion : as heaven and earth remain, Thy truth shall still endure. 4 O, may my soul, with joy. Trust in thy faithful -\yoy<\ : Be it through life my glad employ, To keep thy precepts, Lord. 01 What my Bible is. P. M. "Afv Bible ! 'tis a hook divine, ■^" Where heavenly truth and mercy shine, And wisdom speaks in every li And speaks to me. 2 My Bible ! in this book alone I find God's holy will made known : And here his love to man is shown — His love to me. 3 My Bible! here with joy I trace The records of redeeming grace; Glad tidings to a sinful ra (rood news to me, 3 34 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 4 My Bible! here it is I read How Jesus did for sinners bleed; 0 ! that most wondrous love indeed ! Christ bled for me ! 5 My Bible ! source of comfort pure, To those who trials here endure, The hope of heaven it renders sure; Best hope for nie ! (3 I love my Bible! may I e'er Consult it oft with faith and prayer, That I may see my Savior there, Who died for me ! 52 The Bible Suited to our Wants. C. M. "Father of mercies, in thy word -*- What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name adored, For these celestial lines. 2 'Tis here the tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast; Here purer sweets than nature knows, Invite the longing taste. 3 'Tis here the Saviors welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around, And life, and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 4 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever-dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. TIIK HOI/J SCRIPTURES. 5 I >i\ ine [nst ruei Be th. »u forei er near : I\ act me t< i love thy sacred tvord, And view m;. 8 liere. -.) .)•) Ui >fth J; M. 7b. TTolv Bible ! book divine! -*-*- Precious treasure! thou art mine! Mine to tell me whence I can Mine, to teach m< whal I 2 Mine, to chide me when I r< Mine, to show a Savior's Love; Mine art thou, to guide mj lei ; Mine, to judge — condemn — acquit; 3 Mine, to comfort in distress, If the Holy Spirit bless; Mine, to show by living faith Man can triumph over death ; 4 Mine to tell And the rebel sinner'* 0 thou precious book divine! Precious treasure, thou art mine ! 54 The Bible a Precis C. M. The Bible is a blessed book, -*- In love and mercy given : A kind conducting angel, sent To guide our souls to heaven. 2 0 Lord, be thou my better part. And may my Bibl A guardian angel to my heart. To lead my soul to thee. 36 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 3 Where'er I go, in joy or woe, Thy grace, Lord, let me prove, That I may still obey thy will, And thy commandments love. •)•) Value of the Bible. CM. This book of books I'd rather own •*- Than all the gold or gems That e'er in monarch's coffers shone — Than all their diadems. 2 Xay, were the seas one chrysolite, The earth a golden ball And diamonds all the stars of night, This book were worth them all. 3 Without a doubt, this book is worth All else to mortals given ; For what arc all the joys of earth, Compared to joys in heaven? 4 This is the guide our Father gave, To lead to realm- of day — A star whose lustre gilds the grave — "The life, the light, the way." REDEMPTION* THROUGH CHRIST. REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 56 Redemption by Christ. C. M. %I/"hbn the first parents of i "" RebelPd and lost their our race God, And the infection of their sin Had tainted all our blood; 2 Infinite pity touched the heart Of the eternal Son ; Descending from the heavenly court, He left his Father's throne. 3 Aside the Prince of glory threw His most divine array. And wrapp'd his Godhead in a veil Of our inferior clay. ■4 His living pOAver and dying love Redeemed unhappy men, And raised the ruins of our race To life and God again. 5 To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul We joyfully resign : Blest Jesus, take us for thy own. For we are doubly thine. 0 / Behotd the Gift nf God! S. M. "Dehold the gift of God ! -*■* Sinners, adore his name, Who shed for us his precious blood, Who bore our curse and shame. 38 REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 2 Behold the living bread, Which Jesus came to give, By dying in the sinners stead, That lie might ever live. 3 Behold a Savior's love, Who gives his flesh to eat; Never did angels taste above, Provisions half so sweet. 4 The Lord delights to give ; He knows you've naught to buy; To Jesus haste — this bread reeeive, And you shall never die. Kfc Christ's Amazing Love. C. M. "Clunged in a gulf of dark despair, -*- We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheering beam of hope, Or spark of glimm'ring day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of peace Beheld our helpless grief ; He saw, and (O amazing love !) He came to our relief.. 3 Down from the shining seats above, With joyful haste he fled ; Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 0 for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, Ami all harmonious human tongues The Savior's praises speak. 1 CO REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 30 Angels, assist our mighty joys; Strike all your harps of goldj But when you raise your highest notes. His love can ne'er be told. The Lovi of Ctrirt. C. M. TJow condescending and how kind -■-*- Waa Clod's eternal Son! Our mis 'ry reached his heavenly mind. And pity brought him down. '2 When justice, by our sins provoked. Drew forth its dreadful sword. He gave his soul up to the stroke, Without a murm 'ring word. 3 He sunk beneath our heavy woes. To raise us to his throne: There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows But cost his heart a groan. 4 This was compassion like a God. That though the Savior knew The price of pardon was his blood. His pity ne'er withdrew. 5 Now, though he reigns exalted high. His love is still as great : Well he remembers Calvary, Xor lets his saints forget. Rejoicing in Jesus. M. 7s. Yt»w begin the heav'nly theme, ■*■* Sing aloud in Jesus1 name; Ye who Jesus' kindness prove. Triumph in redeeming love. 40 REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 2 Ye who see the Father's grace, Beaming in the Savior's face, As to Canaan on you move, Praise and bless redeeming love. 3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears, Banish all your guilty fears ; See your guilt and curse remove — Cancelled by redeeming love. 4 Ye, alas ! who long have been Willing slaves of death and sin, Xow from bliss no longer rove, Stop and taste redeeming love. 5 Welcome, all by sin opprest — Welcome to his sacred rest; Nothing brought him from above, Nothing but redeeming love ! 6 Hither, then, your music bring, Strike aloud each joyful string; Mortals, join the hosts above — Join to praise redeeming love. (jl Christ's Humiliation. C. M. A :vj> did the Holy and the Just, — -^ Th< Stoop down to wretchedness and dust, That guilty man might rise? 2 Yi><. the Redeemer left his throne, His radiant throne on high — Surprising mercy! love unknown! — To suffer, bleed, and die. CHBIST's i\< ai:\ ai ioX. 41 3 To dwell with mis'ry here below, The Savior lefl the skies. And sunk to wretchedness and wo, That guilty man might rise. 4 He took the dying sinner's place, And Buffered in his stead : For sinful man — 0 wondrous grace! — For sinful man he hied. 5 O Lord, what heavenly wonders dwell In thine atoning blood ! By this are sinners saved from hell, And rebels brought to God. CHRIST'S INCARNATION. J Chrfctf 8 Incarnation. C. M. f\ what a blessed morn, ^ That brought the news from heaven : "To us a child ia born, To us a Sob is given !" The s\veete>t news that ever came, We'll singj tho" ail the world should blade. Th ■]')] Has dawned The Savior, ( Christ, is b< And angels sing hi- birth; — We'll join the br We'll share their joy-, and -well their s< 42 Christ's incarxatiok. 3 O 'tis a lofty theme ! Supplied by angels' tongues; All other subjects seem Unworthy of our songs. This sacred theme has boundless charms, It tills — it captivates — it warms. 4 Now sing of peace divine, Sing of good-will to man ; Xo wisdom, Lord, but thine, Could form the gracious plan ; Could find a way to save the lost, Thyself not ceasing to be just. 5 Give praise to God on high, With angels round his throne ; Give praise to God with joy; Give praise to God alone ; 'Tis meet his saints their songs should raise, And give the Savior endless praise. 00 The Prince of Peace. C. M. THo us a child of hope is born, -*- To us a Son is given ; Him shall the tribes of earth obey — Him all the hosts of heaven. 2 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, Forever more adored, — The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The great and mighty Lord. 3 His power, increasing, still shall spread; His reign no end shall know; Justice shall guard his throne above, And peace abound below. Christ's in« ai:\ath»v. 4-*; 4 To us a child of hope is born. To us a Sou is grver\ : The Wonderful, the Counsellor. The mighty Lord of heaven. ()-| Nativity of tJu Savior. M. 7s. TTark ! the herald angels sing, -*■-*- "Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is horn in Bethlehem!" 3 See, he lays his glory by, Born, that man no more may die, Born, to raise the sons of earth. Born, to give them second birth. 4 Hail the heav nly Prince of Peace ! Hail the Sun of light'ousness ! Light and life to all he brings, Ris'n with healing in his wings. 5 Let us then with angels sing, "Glory to the new-horn King- Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled ! " Of) Titles cud Kingdom of Christ. 8. M. "Dejoice in Jesus' birth ! -L* To us a son is given ; To us a child is born on earth, Who made both earth and heaven ! 44 Christ's incarnation. 2 He reigns above the sky. The universe sustains; The God supreme, the Lord most high, The King Messiah reigns ! 3 Tlr almighty God is he, Author of heavenly bliss ; The Father of eternity. The glorious Prince of Peaee ! 4 His government shall grow — From strength to strength proceed ; His right'ousn ess the church o'erflow, And all the earth overspread. 5 Rejoice in God our King ! His name we will adore ; Let heav n and earth unite to sing, And triumph evermore. 66 Humiliation and Character of Christ. M. 7s. "Drtght and joyful was the morn, ^ When to us a child was born ; From the highest realms of heav n Unto us a Son was givn. 2 On his shoulder he shall bear PowV and majesty — and wear On his vesture and his thigh Names most awful — names most high. Christ, th' incarnate Deity, Sire of ages ne'er to cease. King of kings, and Prince of peace. CHRIST 8 i\« m:\aii<>\. 45 4 Come and worship at his feet, Field to him the homage meet ; From his manger to his thin Homage due to God alone. 0/ Birth of Christ. C. M. An Judah's plains as shepherds sat, ^ Watching their flocks by nighty The angel of the Lord appeared, Clad in celestial light. 2 Awe-struck, the vision they regard, Appall'd with trembling fear ; When thus a cherub-voice divine Breathed sweetly on their ear. 3 "Shepherds of Judah! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind ; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 4 "This day Almighty love fulfills Its great eternal word : This day i< horn in Bethlehem The Savior — Christ the Lord. 5 "Glory t<> (-rod. from whom on high All gracious mercies flow! Who -ends his heaven-descended peace, To dwell with man below." Ub Design of Christ'* Advent. C. M. TTark! the glad sound, the Savior conn ■J"L The Savior promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 46 HIS NAMES AND CHARACTERS. 2 He comes — the prisoner to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst. The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes — from darkening scales of vice To clear the inward sight; And on the eye-balls of the blind To pour eelestial light. 4: He comes — the broken heart to bind, The Weeding soul to cure ; And with the treasures of his grace T1 enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. HIS NAMES AND CHARACTERS. lite Name of Jesus Previous. C. M. Tesus ! I love thy charming name, • *Tis music to my ear; Fain would I sound it out so loud, That earth and heaven might hear, Yes, thou art precious to my soul. My transport and my trust ; Jewels to thee are gaudy toys^ And gold but sordid dust. 70 HIS FAMES AND I BABAC I BBS. 4< 3 All my capacious pow'rs can wish, In thee doth richly meet ; Nor to my eyes is light so dear. Nor friendship half so sweet. 4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart, And shed it- fragrance there; The noblest balm of all it- wounds, The cordial of it- care. 5 1*11 speak the honors <>{" thy name With my last laboring breath; And, dying, triumph in thy cross, The antidote of death. Preciou#ne&& of the Savior. 0. M. TTow sweet the name of Jesus sounds -*•*- In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. Dear Name, the Rock on which I build, My shield and hiding-place ; My never-failing treasure, rilled With boundless stores of grace. Jesus ! my shepherd, Savior, friend, My prophet, priest and king; My Lord, my life, my way, my end ; Accept the praise I bring. 4^ HIS NAMES AM) CHARACTERS. 5 I would thy boundless love proclaim With every fleeting breath; So that the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. / 1 Christ the Rock of Agt *. M. 7s. "Dock of ages! cleft for me, -*-*• Let me hide myself in thee : Let the water and the blo< From thy wounded side that flowed, Be of sin the double cure ; Save me. Lord, and make me pure. 2 Should my tears forever flow; Should my zeal no languor know; This for sin could not atone — Thou must save and thou alone ; In my hand no price I bring, Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eye-lid.-- close in death. When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold thee on thy. throne, Rock of ages! cleft for n . Let me hide myself in thee ! / i The Hope, the Star and C. M. 'There is a hope, a blessed hope. ■*■ More precious and more bright Than all the joyless mockery The world esteems delight. HIS \AM1> AND CHARACTERS. 4Q 2 There is a -tar. a lovely star, That lights the darkest gloom, And sheds a peaceful radiance o'er The prospects of the tomb. 3 There is a voire, a cheering voice. That lifts the soul above, Dispels the painful, anxious doubt, And whispers, "God is love." 4 That voice, aloud from Calv'rys height, Proclaims the soul forgiven ; That star is revelation^ light : That hope, the hope of heaven. /•J Christ our Shepherd, S. M. The L«>r«l my Shepherd is, ^- I shall be well supplied: Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside ? l; He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows, Where living water- gently pass, And full salvation flows. 3 While he affords his aid. I'm free from every fear: Tho1 1 should walk thro' death's dark shade. My Shepherd's with me there. 4 Amid surrounding foes Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 4* 50 HIS NAMES AND CHARACTERS. 5 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days ; Nor from thy house will I remove, Xor cease to speak thy praise. 74 75 CM** w All In AU. C. M. Pompared with Christ, in all beside, ^ No comeliness I see ; The one thing needful, dearest Lord, Is to be one with thee. 2 The sense of thy expiring love Into my soul convey; Thyself bestow ! for thee alone, My All in all, I pray. 3 Less than thyself will not suffice, My comfort to restore ; More than thyself I cannot crave, Nor canst thou give me more. •4 Whate'er consists not with thy will, O teach me to resign ; I'm rich to all th' intents of bliss, Siuce thou, O God, art mine. Precious Name of Jems. M. 8s. & 7s. T' ^ake the name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe — It will joy and comfort give you, Take it, then, where'er you go. Ciio. — Precious name, 0 how sweet, Hope of earth and joy of heaven ; Precious name, O how sweet, Hope of earth and joy of heaven. Ills OFFICES. 51 2 Take the name <>f Jesus ever, As a shield from every snare; If temptations round you gather, Breathe that Holy Name in prayer. 3 Oh! the precious Name of Jesus: How it thrills our souls with joy. When his loving arms receive us, And his songs our tongues employ! 4 At the name of Jesus bowing, Falling prostrate at his feet. King of kings in heav n we'll crown him, When our journey is complete. 76 HIS OFFICES. Office* of Christ. C. M. "W*E bless the Prophet of the Lord, Who comes with truth and grace; Jesus, thy Spirit and thy word, Shall lead us in thy ways. -2 We revVence our High Priest above, Who offered up his blood. And lives to carry on his love, By pleading with our God. 3 We honor our exalted King; How sweet are his commands ! He guards our souls from hell and sin, By his almighty hands. 52 HIS OFFICES. 4 Hosanna to his glorious name, Who saves by different ways! His mercies lay a sovereign claim To our immortal praise. / / Jesus Teaching the People. L. M. TTow sweetly flowed the gospel's sound, -*-*• From lips of gentleness and grace, When listening thousands gathered round, And joy and rev Yence tilled the place. 2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke, To heaven he led his followers' way: Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, Unveiling an immortal day. 3 "Come, wand'rers, to my Father's home, Come, all ye weary ones, and rest!" 5Tes, sacred Teacher, we will come. Obey thee, love thee, and be blest. \ Decay, then, tenements of dust ! Pillars oi' earthly pride, decay! A nobler mansion waits the just, And Jesus has prepared the way. /O Gharacti rs oj ( Ih iaU H. M. To in all the glorious names, ■ Of wisdom, love and pow'r, That mortals ever knew. That angels ever bore: All are loo mean to speak Ids worth — Too mean to set my Savior forth. 79 II IS OFFICES- 53 2 Jesus, my great High Priest, OfferM his Hood and died; My guilty conscience geeks No sacrifice beside : His powerful blood did once atone, And now it pleads before the throne. 3 My advocate appears For my defence on high; The Father hows his ears. And lays his anger by: Not all that hell or sin can say. Shall turn his heart, his love away. 4 My (tear Almighty Lord, My Conqu'ror and my King, Thy sceptre and thy sword, Thy reigning grace I sing; Thine is the pow'r; behold 1 sit. In willing bonds, beneath thy feet. 5 Now let my son] arise, And tread the tempter down : My Savior leads me forth To conquest and a crown. A feeble saint shall win the day. Tho' death and hell obstruct the way: Compassionate High Priest. C. M. TITith joy we meditate the grace '* Of our High Priest above; His he M.~ o >s >m glows witii i< ■ 54 His OFFICES. 2 Touched with a sympathy within. He knows our feeble frame : He knows what sore temptations mean. For he hath felt the same. 3 He in the days of feeble flesh. Poured out his cries and tears ; And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. 4 He'll never quench the smoking flax, But raise it to a flame ; The bruised reed he never breaks. Nor scorns the meanest name. 5 Then let our humble faith address His mercy and Ins power ; We shall obtain deliv'ring graee In every trying hour. C^U Priesthood and Kingship of Christ. L. M. Tn Christ I've all my soul's desire; -*- His Spirit does my heart inspire With boundless wishes, large and high : And Christ will all my wants supply. 2 Christ is my hope, my strength, and guide, For me he bled, and groaned, and died; He is my sun, to give me light, He is my soul's supreme delight. 3 Christ is the source of all my bliss, My wisdom and my righteousness; My Savior, brother, and my Friend : On him alone I now depend. His OFFICES. 55 4 Christ is my King, to rale and bless, And all my troubles to redress; He's my salvation and my all, Whatever on earth me shall befall. 5 Christ is my strength and portion too; My soul in him can all things do; Through him I'll triumph o'er the grave, My soul shall death and hell outbrave. (>1 Our Great High Prkst. C. M. Pome, let us join our songs of praise ^ To our ascended Priest : He entered heaven, with all our names Engraven on his breast. 2 Below, he washed our guilt away, By his atoning blood; Xow he appears before the throne, And pleads our cause with God. 3 Clothed with our nature still, he knows The weakness of our frame, And how to shield us from the foes Whom he himself o'ercame. 4 Nor time, nor distance, e'er shall quench The fervor of his love ; For us he died in kindness here, And intercedes above. 5 O ! may we ne'er forget his grace, Xor blush to hear his name ; Still may our hearts hold fast his faith, Our lips his praise proclaim j 56 HIS LIFE AXD EXAMPLE. HIS LIFE AND EXAMPLE. 82 83 Christ oar Example. L. M. ~Vf are us, by thy transforming grace, -™ Dear Savior, daily more like thee ! Thy fair example may we trace, To teach us what we ought to be ! O, how benevolent and kind ! How mild ! — how ready to forgive ! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. To do his heav'nly Father's will Was his employment and delight ; Humility and holy zeal Shone through his life divinely bright. Dispensing good where'er he came, The labors of his life were love ; Then, if we bear the Savior's name, By his example let us move. But all ! how blind ! — how weak we are ! How frail ! — how apt to turn aside ! Lord, we depend upon thy care, And ask thy Spirit for our guide. Christ our Pattern. L. M. M y dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears, Pmwn nut m liying i-hniVt<-rs HIS LIFE AND EXAMPLE. O, 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal. Such defrence to thy Father's will, Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witness'd the fervor of thy prayer ; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy vict'ry, too. 4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here; Then God the Judge shall own my name. Among the followers of the Lamb. 84 Christ outr Example. L. M. When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay. "" What were his works from day to day, But miracles of power and grace, That spread salvation through our race ? 2 That man is dead although he lives. Who much receives, but nothing gives. Whom none can love, whom none can thank; Creation's blot, creation's blank. 3 But he, who marks from day to day. In generous acts his radiant way. Treads the same path his Savior trod. The path to glory and to God. NO Christ's Mission Attested, L. M. "Deiiold ! the blind their sight receive ! ■** Behold! the dead awake and live ! The dumb speak wonders ! and the lame Leap like the hgrt, and b)e39 hi- n :i r j n • 58 HIS LIFE AND EXAMPLE. 2 Thus does th' eternal Spirit own And seal the mission of the Son; The Father vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 3 He dies ! — the heavens in mourning stood ! He rises ! — and appears a God ! Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no more to die ! 4 Hence and forever from my heart I bid my doubts and fears depart; And to those hands my soul resign, Which bear credentials so divine. 86 Christ Weeping. S. M. TjiD Christ o'er sinners weep? ■U And shall our cheeks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 2 The Son of God in tears! Angels with wonder see ! Be thou astonish'd, O my soul ! He shed those tears for thee. 3 He wept, that we might weep ; Each sin demands a tear; In heav'n alone no sin is found, And there's no weeping there. 87 Chief Among Ten Thousand. C. M. "|II"ajestig sweetness sits enthron'd -^ Upon the Savior's brow; His head with radiant glories crown'd, His lips with grp.ee o'erflow. His STTFFERrNTGS. 59 No mortal can with him compare Among the sons of men ; Fairer is lie than all the fair Who fill the heav nly train. IK' saw me plunged in dee}) distress, And flew to my relief; For me he bore the shameful cross. And carried all my grief. Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, thev should all be thine. HIS BUFFERINGS. ) Godly Sorrow at the Cross* C. M. A las ! and did my Savior bleed, -^ And did my Sovereign die ? Would he devote that sacred head, For such a worm as I ? -1 Was it for crimes that I had done, He groanVl upon the tree? Amazing pity ! — grace unknown ! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker, died. For man, the creature's sin. 60 HIS SUFFERINGS. 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears. 5 But floods of tears can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself away; — 'Tis all that I can do. OlJ The Savior on the Cross. P. M. ^aav ye my Savior? — Saw ye my Savior? ^ Saw ye my Savior and God ? 0 ! he died on Calvary, To atone for you and me, And to purchase our pardon with blood ! 2 He was extended — He was extended, Shamefully nailed to the cross ; O ! he bow'd his head and died ! Thus my Lord was crucified, To atone for a world that was lost. 3 Jesus hung bleeding — Jesus hung bleeding, Three dreadful hours in pain ; O! the sun refused to shine! When hie majesty divine, AVas derided, insulted, and slain. 4 Darkness prevailed — Darkness prevailed, Darkness prevail'd o'er the land ; 0 ! the solid rocks were rent, Through creation's vast extent, When the Jews crucified the (-rod-man ! ii is BUFFERINGS. 01 5 Wheii it was tinishM — When it was tinish'd, And tlic atonement was made, He was taken by the great, And embalm/ d in spices sweet, And in a new sepulchre was laid. 6 Now interceding — Xow interceding, Pleads lie that sinners might live; Crying, Father, I have died ; ()! behold my hands and side! To redeem them, I pray thee, forgive. 7 I will forgive them — I will forgive them, If they'll repent and believe; Let them now return to thee, And be reconciled to me, And salvation they all shall receive. 90 Christ's Sufferings. C. M. TIThen Jesus left his shining courts, '' Above the starry sky; Came down to earth to suffer shame And pain and bleed and die. 2 Think of the toiling life he lived, While on this earth he staid ; What grief and anguish he endured; Our sins on him were laid. 3 The crown of thorns he wore for us, Upon his sacred head. He bore it all for human guilt, And suffered in our stead. 62 ins SUFFERINGS, 4 How wondrous is the love divine, That prompted him to die ; To save a fallen, wicked race, And raise them to the sky. 5 It is enough ! O blessed Lord, Enough that thou bast died ; I Hv for refuge and support, Unto thy bleeding side. 01 A Voice from the Cross. C. M. "IT ark ! from the cross a gracious voice -1"*- Salutes my ravished ear — "Rejoice, thou ransomed soul, rejoice. And dry that falling tear.'3 2 "Sinner," he cries, "behold the head This thorny wreath entwines ; Look on these wounded hands, and read Thy name in crimson lines. 3 These wounds I bear, these pains I feel, This anguish rends my breast, That I may save thy soul from hell, And give thee endless rest." 4 Thy power, the sweetness of that voice, My stony heart can move, Make me in Christ, my Lord, rejoice, And melt my soul to love. 5 No more my heart neglected lies, With silent, broken strings ; From earth my soul has learnt to rise, And mount on eagles1 wings. GKTHSEMANE. S3 Mv dying Savior's wondrous love ( )n earth employs my tongue. And when I walk in white abovjg, That love shall be my song. GfETHSEMAU E. Agony in tit- C. M. TjARK was the night and cold the ground ^ On which the Savior lay: His sweat like drops of blood is found : — In sorrow hear him pray: — 2 "Father, remove this bitter cup. If such thy sacred will : If not, content to drink it up. Thy pleasure I fulfil*" 3 Go to the garden, sinner: see [Chose previous drops that flow: The heavy load he bore for thee : For thee he lies so low. ■4 Then learn of him the cross to bear; Thy Father's will obey: And, when temptations press thee near. Awake to watch and pray. f\0 #:/•) Gt thsemam . C. M. T i>tex, my soul, while Jesus prays -^ In dark Gethsemane: "Father, if it be possible, Remove this cup from me ! " 64 GETHSEMANE. 2 What must have been the bitter draught Of that mysterious cup ! u Nevertheless thy will be done ! Content, I drink it up." 3 Then on the cold and midnight ground He bows his sacred face ; Tortured with unknown agony, More earnestly he prays. 4 Angels support his sinking frame ; Blood oozes from his veins ; My wond'ring soul, hence learn the weight Of thy Redeemer's pain. 94 Christ's Midnight Prayer. L. M. 'Ths midnight; and on Olive's brow ^- The star is dimm'd that lately shone — 'Tis midnight ; in the garden now, The suffering Savior prays alone. 2 'Tis midnight ; and, from all removed, The Savior wrestles lone, with fears ; E'en that disciple whom he lovM Heeds not his Master's grief and tears. 3 'Tis midnight ; and for others' guilt The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood ; Yet he that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken by his God. 4 'Tis midnight; and from other plains Is borne the song that angels know; Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Savior's woe. oki iiskmane. 65 •) thsemam . C. M. "My Jesus, I would ne'er forget •*■*■ That hour I spent with thee; When there I saw thy bloody sweat In dark Gethsemane. Cho. — 111 ne'er forget, FU ne'er forget, I'll ne'er forgetful be, When there I saw thy bloody sweat In dark Gethsemane. 2 'Twas in that olive press I felt That thou didst bleed for me ; Alas ! how great I saw my guilt, While in Gethsemane. — Cho. 3 I thought of how thy heart did throb, While 'all' thine own did flee, And left thee with the cruel mob, In sad Gethsemane. — Cho. ■4 Twas there I felt my guilt and shame In oft forsaking thee ; How precious was thy very name In dear Gethsemane. — Cho. 5 Should e'er our love to thee grow cold, And we forgetful be, We'll call to mind thy love untold While in Gethsemane. — Cho. m The Brook of Kedron. 1ft. lis. T^hou sweet gliding Kedron, by thy silver ^~ stream [pale beam Our Savior, at midnight, when moon-light's Shone bright on the water, would frequently stray. And lose in thy murmurs, the toils of the day. 66 HIS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. Chorus : Come, saints, and adore him, come, bow at his feet ; 0 give him the glory, the praise that is meet, Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise. And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies. 2 How damp were the vapors that fell on his head ! How hard was his pillow, how humble his bed! The angels astonishM, grew sad at the sight. And followed their Master with solemn delight. Chorus. 3 O Garden of Olives, thou dear, honorVl spot. The fame of thy wonders shall ne'er be forgot; The theme most transporting to seraphs above: The triumph of sorrow — the triumph of love ! Chorus. HIS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. 97 Christ Crucified. L. M. TITelen I survey the wondrous cross, " On which the Prince of Glory died. My richest gain I count but loss. And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it. Lord, that I should boast. Save in the de arh of Christ, my God : All the vain tilings that charm me most. I sacrifice them to his blood. HIS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. 07 3 Sec, from his bead, hi- hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, bo divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. i/H Christ's Dying, Rising and Reigning. L. M. TTe dies! — the Friend o\' sinners dies: ■"■ Lo, Salem's daughters weep around; A solemn darkness veils the skies; A sudden trembling shakes the ground. 2 Come, saints, and drop a tear or two For him who groaned beneath your load ; He shed a thousand drops for you— A thousand drops of richer blood. 3 Here's love and grief beyond degree; The Lord of glory dies for men; But lo, what sudden joys we sec! Jesus, the dead, revives again. 4 The rising God forsakes the tomb; Up to his Father's court he flies : Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies. 5 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell How high our great Deliv'rer reigns : Sing how he spoil'd the hosts of hell, And led the tyrant death in chain-. 68 UTS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. 6 Say. "Live forever, glorious King, Born to redeem, and strong to save ln Then ask, "0 death! where is thy sting? And where thy viet ry, boasting grave?" {)[) The Expiring Savior. M. 8s. 7s. & 4. TJark the voice of love and mercy ■*-*■ Sounds aloud from Calvary; See, it rends the rocks asunder — Shakes the earth and veils the skv! "It is finished!'5 Hear the dying Savior cry. 2 It is finished! — O what pleasure Do these precious words afford ! Heavenly blessings, without measure, Flow to us from Christ the Lord. It is finished ! Saints, the dying words record. 3 Finished — all the types and shadows Of the ceremonial law; Finished — all that God had promised; Death and hell no more shall awe : It is finished ! Saints, from hence your comforts draw. 4 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs, Join to sing the pleasing theme ; All on earth, and all in heaven, Join to praise Immanuel's name. Halleluiah! Glory to the bleeding Lamb ! 100 His OBXSi IFIXIoX AM' DEATH. 69 Death of Christ G. M. "Dkhold the Savior of mankind -^ Nailed to the shameful tr< How vast the love that him inclined To bleed and die for me! 2 "My God!" he cries— all nature shak And earth's strong pillars bend; The temple's veil in sunder breaks, The solid marbles rend. 3 "Tis finished!" — now the ransom's paid: "Receive my soul," he cries; Behold, he bows his sacred head, He bows his head and dies ! 4 But soon he'll break death's envious chain, And in full glory shine: O Lamb of God, was ever pain, Was ever love like thine! 101 "It is Finished? L. M. *HPis finish'd so the Savior cried, ^ And meekly bow'd his head, and died! 'Tis finish'd — yes, the race is run. The battle fought, the victory won. 2 'Tis finish'd — all that heaven decreed, And all that ancient prophets said, Is now fulfill'd, as was designed, In me, the Savior of mankind. 3 'Tis finish'd — this my dying groan Shall sins of every kind atone: Millions shall be redeem'd from death By this my last expiring breath. <0 HIS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. 4 'Tis finish'd — heaven is reeoncil'd, And all the powers of darkness spoil'd ; Peace, love and happiness again, Return and dwell with sinful men. 5 'Tis finished — let the joyful sound, Be heard through all the nations round ; 'Tis finish'd — let the echo fly, Thro' heaven and hell, thro' earth and sky. 102 1 Behold the Man? L. M. CJinnek, behold, behold the Man ! ^ The Man of grief, condemned for you ; The Lamb of God, for sinners slain, Weeping, to Calvary pursue. 2 His sacred limbs they stretch, they tear, With nails they fasten to the wood ! His sacred limbs — exposed and bare, Or only covered with his blood. 3 See there ! his temples crowned with thorn, His bleeding hands extended wide, His streaming feet transfixed and torn, The fountain gushing from his side. 4 O thou dear suffering Son of God ! How doth thy heart to sinners move ! Sprinkle on us thy precious blood, And melt us with thy dying love. 5 At thy last gasp, the graves displayed Their horrors to the upper skies; O, that our souls might burst the shade And, quickened by thy death, arise ! His CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. 6 The rocks could feel thy powerful death, And tremble, and asunder part; O rend, with thy expiring breath, The harder marble of our heart ! 10 0 The Hallowed < C. M. T'nr. cross! the crows! the bloodstain'd cross! -*- The hallow'd cross I see ! Reminding me of precious blood. That once was shed for me. Cho. — Oh. tlie blood! the precious blood! That Jesus shed for me : Upon the cross in crimson flood, Just now by faith I see. 2 That cross! that cross! the heavy cross. My Savior bore for me, Which bowed him to the earth with grief, On sad Mount Calvary. — Cho. 3 How light! how light ! this precious cross. Presented to my view; And while, with care. I take it up. Behold the crown my due. — Cw. 4 The crown ! the crown ! the glorious crown ! The crown of victory! The crown of life ! it shall be mine, When Jesus I shall see. — Cho, 5 My tears, unbidden, seem to flow For love, unbounded love. Which guides me through this world of woe, And points to joys above. — Ch<>> 7-2 104 HIS CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH. Christ's Benevolence. M. 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6. T gave my life for thee, -*- My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead ; I gave, I gave my life for thee, What hast thou given for me ? My Father's house of light, — My glory-circled throne, I left, for earthly night, For wand'rintrs sad and lone : I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for me ? I suffered much for thee, More than thy tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony, To rescue thee from hell ; I've borne, I've borne it all for thee, What hast thou borne for me ? And I have brought to thee, Down from my home above, Salvation full and free, My pardon and my love ; I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, What hast thou brought to me ? His A.TONBMENT. HIS ATONEMENT. 105 Efficacy of the Atoning Blood. C. M. Where is a fountain rlllM with blood, *- Drawn from ImmanuePs veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day: And there may I, though vile as he, AVash all my sins away. 3 Thou dying Lamb ! thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomM Church of God Are saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply. Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be, till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the irrave. 106 The Atonement Completed. L. M. 'Ths finished! — the Messiah dies, — •*- Cut off for sins, but not his own; Accomplished is the sacrifice, — The great redeeming work is done. 74 I1IS ATONEMENT. 2 'Tis finished ! — all the debt is paid ; Justice divine is satisfied ; The grand and full atonement made ; Christ for a guilty world hath died. 3 The veil is rent ; in him alone The living way to heaven is seen ; The middle wall is broken down, And all mankind may enter in. 4 The types and figures are f ulfill'd ; Exacted is the legal pain ; The precious promises are seal'd; The spotless Lamb of God is slain. 5 Death, hell and sin are now subdued ; All grace is now to sinners given ; And, lo ! I plead th' atoning blood, And in thy right I claim my heaven. 10/ Ckrist Our Sacrifice. S. M. TVTot all the blood of beasts -^ On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain. 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away; A sacrifice of nobler name And richer blood than they. 3 My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear, When hanging on the cursed tree, And hopes her guilt was there. II I> AK'NKMKM. 4 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove: We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing his bleeding love. )Q God Reconciled in Christ. C. M. Tjeakest of all the names above. ^ My Jesus and my God, Who can resist thy heavenly love, Or trifle with thy blood ? 2 Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again; 'Tis by thine interceding breath, The Spirit dwells with men. 3 Till God in human form I see, My thoughts no comfort find ; The holy, just, and sacred Three, Are terror to my mind. 4 But if Immanuel's face appear. My hope, my joy begins ; His name forbids my slavish fear. His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law rely, And Greeks of wisdom boast. I love th' incarnate Mystery, And there I fix my trust. 19 The Lafni vfmk. C. M. Q lamb of God ! 0 Lamb of God ! ^ O Lamb for sinners slain ! And didst thou shed thy precious blood, To purge my guilty stain ? 76 HIS RESURRECTION. 2 Yes, Lamb of God, for me, for me Thy precious blood was spilt ! The streams that crimson'd Calvary Shall wash away my guilt. 3 0 Lamb of God! such grief and love Should melt my weeping eyes ; Yet tears could not one stain remove Though they to floods should rise. 4 O Lamb of God ! let me but lay My head upon thy brow; And give myself to thee away, Just now, dear Lord, just now. HIS RESURRECTION. no CJi?'isfs Resurrection. P. M. A ngels, roll the rock away! — Death, yield up thy mighty prey! See, the Savior quits the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. 2 Shout, ye seraphs ; Gabriel, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise Let the earth's remotest bound Echo to the blissful sound. 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes, See the Conqu'ror mount the skies ; Troops of angels on the road Hail, and sing th' incarnate God. Ill 112 BUS INSURRECTION. 77 Heaven unfolds its portals wide, Glorious Hero, through them ride; King of glory, mount thy throne, Boundless empire is thine own. Praise him, ye eelestial choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres ; Praise him in the noblest songs, From ten thousand, thousand tongues. The Ittustriou* Morn, C. M. f\s this illustrious, joyful morn, ^ Our Savior left the grave ; Was then declared the Son of God, With mighty power to save. Come, humble souls, and see the place Where once the Savior lay; Xew string your harps, attune your songs, And hail the solemn day. In lofty accents praise his name, Who thus in triumph rose ; Who broke the iron bands of death, And trampled on his foes. Sing loud hosannas to your King, The Lamb that once was slain ; For you the royal victim died, For you he rose again. Joy Arising from the Resurrection, S. M. ;i rPHx Lord is ris'n indeed!" -■- He lives to die no more; He lives the sinners cause to plead, Whose curse and shame he bore. 78 HIS INSURRECTION. 2 WkThe Lord is ris n indeed;" The grave has lost its prey: With him is ris'n the ransom'd seed, To reign in endless day. 3 "The Lord is ris'n indeed;" Attending angels hear: Up to the courts of heaven with speed, The joyful tidings hear. 4 Then wake your golden lyres, And strike each cheerful ehord ; Join, all ye bright eelestial ehoirs, To sing our risen Lord. 11 •) Christ Conquered Death. C. M. TTosanna to the Prince of light, 11 That clothYl himself in clay; Entered the iron gates of death, And tore the bars away. 2 Death is no more the king of dread, Since our Immanuel rose ; He took the tyrant's sting away, And spoiPd our hellish foes. :; See how the Conqu'ror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, With seal's of honor in his flesh, And triumph in his eyes. 4 [Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his bless'd abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God.] BIB i;e>Ii:ki:. tion. i 9 5 [Bright angels, strike your Loudest strings, Your sweetest voice* raise; Let heaven, and all created things, Sound our Immanuel's praise.] 114 On C. M. T^he Savior ris'n, to-day we praise, -*- In concert with the blest : For now we see his work complete, And enter into rest 2 On this first day. a brighter Bceiie Of glory was display**! By the creating Word, than when The universe was made. 3 He rises, who mankind Las bought With grief and pain extreme : "Twas great to speak the world from naught. 'Twas greater to redeem. 4 How vain the stone, the watch, the >eal ! Xaught can forbid hi- rise ; "Tis he who shuts the gate- of hell. And opens Paradise. 5 Let us his righteousness disclose^ His death and rising show : Till he return to banish woes. And bless his saim< below. llO The Resurrection of CAri*t. M. 7s. •' pHRisT. the Lord, is ris'n to-day.** ^ Sons of men and angeU say; Raise your joys and triumphs high. Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply. 80 HIS RESURRECTION. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won; Lo ! the sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ has burst the gate of hell ; Death in vain forbids his rise, Christ hath open'd Paradise. 4 Lives again, our glorious King! © ' © © "Where, O death, is now thy sting?" Once he died our souls to save : " Wher's thy vict'ry, boasting grave ? " 5 Hail, the Lord of earth and heav'n ! Praise to thee by both be giv'n ! Thee we greet triumphant now, Hail ! the Resurrection — Thou ! JLJ_U Resurrection of Christ. H. M. Yes, the Redeemer rose ; The Savior left the dead, And o'er our hellish foes High raised his conquering head : In wild dismay, The guards around Fall to the ground, And sink away. 2 Behold th' angelic bands In full assembly meet, To wait his high commands, And worship at his feet : With joy they come, And wing their way From realms of day To Jesus' tomb. ins a-< i:\mmv. 3 Then back to heaven they fly, The joyful news to bear; Hark ! as they soar on high, What music tills the air! Their anthems say, "The Lord, who bled, Hath left the dead. He rose to-daw" 4 Ye mortals, catch the Bound, Redeemed by him from hell, And send the echo round The globe on which you dwell ; Transported, cry. "The Lord, who hied. Hath left the dead. No more to die." HIS ASCENSION. li? Ascension and Reign of Christ. C. M. n for a shout of sacred joy " To God. the soy 'reign King ! Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus, our God. ascends on high ; Llis heavenly guards around Attend him rising through the sky. With trumpets' joyful sound. 3 While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains: Let all the earth his honor sing : — * O'er all the earth he reignsi 82 HIS ASCENSION". 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound ; Let knowledge lead the song ; Nor mock him with a solemn sound Upon a thoughtless tongue. 5 In Israel stood his ancient throne : He loved that ancient race ; But now he calls the world his own : 118 The heathen taste his grace. 119 Ascension Bay. M. 7s. TTail the day that sees him rise -*"*- Ravish'd from our wishful eyes ! Christ, a while to mortals given, Re-ascends his native heaven. There the splendid triumph waits — "Lift your heads, ye heav'nly gates ; Wide unfold the radiant scene, Let the King of glory in ! " Grant, though parted from our sight, Far above yon azure height — Grant our hearts may thither rise, Follow thee beyond the skies ; There forever to remain, Partners of thy endless reign ; There thy face unclouded see, Find our heav'n of heav'ns in thee. Triumphal Ascension of Christ. L. M. Air Lord is risen from the dead, " Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The pow'rs of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. HIS CORONATION. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits. And angels chant the s Lift up your heads, ye heav'nl; Ye everlasting doors, give way! 3 Loose all your bars o'i massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene : He claims those mansions as his right — Receive the Kins of srlory in I HIS CORONATION. 120 Coronation "r> Christ. C. M. \ ll hail, the pow*r of Jesus' name ! •^ Let angels prostrate fall : Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of a 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small! Hail him who saves you by his grace. And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye Gentile sinners ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall: Go — spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 4 Babes, men, and sires, who know his love, Who feel your sin and thrall, Xow join with all the hosts above. And crown him Lord of all. 84 HIS CORONATION. 5 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe, On this terrestrial ball To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. G O, that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall ; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. 121 Grown Him Lord of All C. M. Txspike our souls, thou heav'nly Dove, -*- On thee we humbly call ; Come, warm our hearts with Jesus' love, To crown him Lord of all. 2 The saints who now in glory shine, And triumph o'er the fall, In concert join with notes divine, To praise him Lord of all. 3 Sinners, who now in him believe, Whose crimes are bitter gall, Pardon, and grace from him receive, And own him Lord of all. 4 The day will come when ev'ry voice, On this terrestrial ball, Aloud shall sing, exult, rejoice, To hail him Lord of all. 5 All heav'n, in one admiring throng, Before him prostrate fall, And join in sweet seraphic song, To crown him Lord of all ! Ills INTERCESSION. 85 HIS INTERCESSION. 122 A1 The Believer's Surety. H. M. rise, my soul, arise ! Shake off thy guilty fears; A bleeding sacrifice In thy behalf appears. Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on his hand-. 2 Five bleeding wounds he bears, ReceivVi on Calvary : They pour effectual pray'rs, They strongly plead for me ; Forgive him, 0 forgive, they cry, Nor let that ransom'd sinner die! 3 The Father hears him pray, The dear anointed One : He cannot turn away The presence of his Son : His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am bora of God. 4 My God is reconcil'd, His pard'ning voice I hear : He owns me for his child, I can no longer fear: With confidence I now draw nigh. And "Father, Abba, Father," cry. 86 HIS INTERCESSION. Christ's Intercession. M. 8s. & 7s. Tesus, hail ! enthroned in glory, *' There on high thou dost abide ; All tlie hcav'nly host adore thee, Seated at thy Father's side. 2 There for sinners thou art pleading; There thou dost our place prepare : Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 3 Worship, honor, pow'r and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive : Loudest praises without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. 4 Help, ye bright, angelic spirits ; Bring your sweetest, noblest lays ; Help to sing our Savior's merits, Help to chant Immanuel's praise. 124 Christ our Advocate. C. M. A wake, sweet gratitude, and sing -^ Th' a seen ded Savior's love; Sing how he lives to carry on His people's cause above. With cries and tears, he offer'd up His humble suit below; But with authority he asks, Enthron'd in glory now. For all that come to God by him, Salvation he demands ; Points to their names upon his breast, And spreads his wounded hands, HIS IN TKKCKSSION. 87 1 His sweet atoning sacrifice Gives sanction to his claim; "Father, I will that all my saints Be with me where I am." 5 "By their salvation, recompense The sorrows I endured; Just to the merits of thy Son, And faithful to thy word." 6 Eternal life, at his request, To every saint is given : Safety on earth, and after death, The plenitude of heaven. JlC*) His Speaking Blood. P.M. Tj\vTiiER, hear the blood of Jesus, -*- Speaking in thine ears above ; From impending wrath release us ; Manifest thy pard'ning love. 2 Oh receive us to thy favor, — For his only sake receive ; Give us to the bleeding Savior, — Let us by his dying live. 3 To thy pard'ning grace receive them, — Once he prayed upon the tree ; Still his blood cries out — Forgive them ; All their sins were laid on me. 4 Still our Advocate in heaven, Prays the prayer on earth begun, — Father, show their sins forgiven ; Father, glorify thy Son ! 126 HIS REIGN. An Advocate with the Father. L. M. Tesus, my Advocate above, " Sty Friend before the throne of love, If now for me prevails thy prayer. If now I lind thee pleading there, — 2 If thou the secret wish convey. And sweetly prompt my heart to pray, — Hear, and my weak petitions join, Almighty Advocate, to thine. 3 Jesus, my heart's desire obtain ; My earnest suit present, and gain : My fullness of corruption show ; The knowledge of myself bestow. 4 Save me from death ; from hell set free ; Death, hell are but the want of thee ; My life, my only heaven thou art ; — Oh misdit I feel thee in my heart. HIS REIGX 127 Prayer for the Reign of Christ. C. M. Tesus, immortal King, arise ! " Rise and assert thy sway; Till earth, subdued, its tribute brings, And distant lands obey. Ride forth, victorious Conqu'ror, ride, Till all thy foes submit, And all the powers of hell resign Their trophies at thy feet ! His Klih.N. 89 3 Send forth thy word, and let it fly This spacious earth around; Till every soul beneath the sky Shall hear the joyful sound ! 4 Oh may the great Redeemer's name Through every clime be known ! And heathen gods, like Dagon, fall, And Jesus reign alone. 5 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, M a y J e s us be ad o r e d ! And earth with all her millions shout, Hosanna to the Lord. 128 O Christ's Reign. S. M. T^he Lord Jehovah reigns, ■*- Let all the nations fear ; Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus, the Savior, reigns, Let earth adore its Lord ; Bright cherubs his attendants wait, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne ; His honors are divine ; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name ! How fearful is his praise ! Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all the works of grace. 90 HIS REIGN. 129 The Universal Victory of the Cross. S. M. Tesus, the Conqu'ror, reigns, " In glorious strength array'd ; His kingdom over all maintains, And bids the earth be glad : Ye sons of men, rejoice In Jesus' mighty love ; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, To Him who rules above. Extol his kingly power ; Kiss the exalted Son, Who died, and lives to die no more, High on his Father's throne : Our Advocate with God, He undertakes our cause, And spreads through all the earth abroad, The vict'ry of his cross. 130 Rejoicing in Christ's Triumphs. L. M. "Dejoice, for Christ, the Savior reigns ; •*■* He spreads his triumphs all abroad ; And sinners, freed from endless pains, Own him their Savior and their God. His sons and daughters from afar, Daily at Zion's gate arrive ; Those who were dead in sin before, By sovereign grace are made alive, O, may his conquest still increase, His foemen's pow'r may he subdue • While angels celebrate his praise, And saints his growing glories show, HIS REIGN. 91 4 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb, From all below, from all above ; In lofty songs exalt his name. In son^s as lofty as his love. 131 Christ Enthroned. P. M. "IT ark ! ten thousand harps and voices " Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices, Jesus reigns the God of love : See, he sits on yonder throne — Jesus rules the world alone. 2 Jesus, hail ! whose glory brightens All above, and gives it worth; Lord of life, thy smile enlightens. Cheers, and charms thy saints on earth, \Yhen we think of love like thine, Lord, we own it love divine. 3 King of glory, reign forever ; Thine an everlasting crown ; Nothing from thy love shall sever Those whom thou hast made thine own. Happy objects of thy grace. Destined to behold thy face. 4 Savior, hasten thine appearing: Bring, O. bring the glorious day, When, the awful summons hearing, Heavm and earth shall pass away; Then with golden harps we'll sing, M Glorv, oflorv to our Kins:." 92 HIS REIGX. ihZ All Knees Shall Bow Before Him. P. M. A rabia's desert-ranger, -^- To him shall bow the knee, The Ethiopian stranger His glory comes to see : With offerings of devotion, Ships from the isles shall meet, To pour the wealth of ocean In tribute at his feet. 2 Kings shall fall down before him, And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore him, His praise all people sing; For he shall have dominion O'er river, sea and shore, Far as the eagle's pinion, Or dove's light wing can soar. 3 To him shall prayer unceasing, And daily vows, ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end : The mountain dews shall nourish A seed in weakness sown, Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, And shake like Lebanon. 4 O'er every foe victorious, He on his throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All-blessing and all-blest; The tide of time shall never His covenant remove ; His name shall stand forever ; That name to us is — Love. THE HOLY SPIRIT. 93 THE HOLY SPIRIT. ►j.J Tip Holy Spirit. M. 7s. TToly Spirit, faithful guide, -""*- Elver near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrims in a desert land : Weary souls for e'er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice, Whisp'ring softly, wanderer come ; Follow me, I'll guide thee home. 2 Ever present, truest Friend, Ever near thine aid to lend Leave us not to doubt and fear, Groping on in darkness drear, When the storms are raging sore, Hearts grow faint, and hopes give o'er, — Whispering softly, wanderer come! Follow me, I'll guide thee home. 3 When our days of toil shall cease, Waiting still for sweet release, Xothing left but heaven and prayer, WondVing if our names were there; Wading deep the dismal flood, Pleading nought but Jesus blood; Whispering softly, wanderer come ! Follow me, I'll guide thee home ! 04 THE HOLY SPIRIT. Prayer for Pentecostal Showers. L. M. Pome, Holy Spirit, raise our songs ^ To reach the wonders of the day, When with the fiery cloven tongues Thou didst those glorious scenes display. Oh 't was a most auspicious hour, Season of grace and sweet delight, When thou didst come with mighty power, And light of truth divinely bright. By this the blest disciples knew Their risen Head had entered heaven ; Had now obtained the promise due, Fully by God the Father given. Lord, we believe to us and ours The apostolic promise given ; We want the pentecostal powers, The Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. If every one that asks may find, If still thou dost on sinners fall, Come as a mighty rushing wind ; Great grace be now upon us all. Prayer for the Spirit's Influence. S. M. Pome, Holy Spirit, come ; ^ Let thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. Convince us of our sin ; Then lead to Jesus' blood, And to our wondering view reveal The mercies of our God. THIS HOLY BPtRlT. 05 3 Revive our drooping faith. Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 4 'T is thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul. To pour fresh life in every part, And new-create the whole. 5 Come, Holy Spirit, come ; Our minds from bondage free ; Then shall we know and praise and love The Father, Son, and Thee. 136 eignty of the Spirit. C. M, HHiie blessed Spirit, like the wind, -*- Blows when and where he please : How happy are the men who feel The soul-enlivening breeze ! 2 He molds the carnal mind afresh, Subdues the power of sin, Transforms the heart of stone to flesh And plants his grace within. 3 He sheds abroad the Father's love, Applies redeeming blood ; Bids both our guilt and fear remove. And brings us home to God. 4 Lord, fill each dead, benighted soul With light, and life and joy; Xone can thy mighty power control Or shall thy work destroy. 96 THE HOLY SPIRIT. 1:37 138 Prayer to the Spirit. M. 7s. Pracious Spirit, Love divine, ^ Let thy light within me shine ; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me full of heaven and love. Speak thy pard'ning grace to me, Set the burdened sinner free ; Lead me to the Lamb of God, Wash me in his precious blood. Life and peace to me impart, Seal salvation on my heart ; Breathe thyself into my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. Let me never from thee stray, Keep me in the narrow way ; Fill my soul with joy divine, Keep me, Lord, forever thine. The Holy Ghost Almighty. S. M. T ord God, the Holy Ghost, -^ In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all thy power : We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord — ■ The spirit of all grace. Like mighty rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind — - One soul, one feeling breathe : THE BOLT SPBttll . y 4 The young, the old inspire With wisdom from above, And give us hearts and tongues of tire, To praise, and praise, and love. 5 Spirit of Light, explore And chase our gloom away, With lustre shining more and more Unto the perfect day. 6 Spirit of Truth, be thou In life and death our guide ; ( ) Spirit of Adoption, now May we be sanctified. 139 Pleading for the Spirit, H. M. C\\\ thou that nearest prayer, " Attend our humble cry: And let thy servants share Thy blessings from on high : We plead the promise of thy word ; Grant us thy Holy Spirit, Lord. 2 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry ; If they, with love sincere, Their varied wants supply ; Much more wilt thou thy love display, And answer when thy children pray. 3 Our heav nly Father, thou; We, children of thy grace : Oh, let thy Spirit now Descend and till the place : So shall we feel the heav'nly flame, And all unite to praise thy name. 98 THE HOLY MM KIT. 4 Oh, may that sac-red fire, Descending from above, Our languid hearts inspire With fervent zeal and love : Enlighten our beclouded eyes, And teach our longing souls to rise. 140 Love, Repose, Assurance. C. M. T^terxal Spirit ! God of truth ! -^ Our contrite hearts inspire ; Kindle the flame of heavenly love, And feed the pure desire. 2 'Tis thine to soothe the sorrowing mind, With guilt and fear opprest ; 'Tis thine to bid the dying live, And give the weary rest. 3 Subdue the power of every sin, Whatever that sin my be ; That we in singleness of heart, May worship only thee. 4 Then with our spirits witness hear, That avc are sons of God: Redeemed from sin, and death, and hell, Through Christ's atoning blood. 141 The Holy Ghost the Creator. L. M. Pome, O Creator, Spirit blest ! ^ And in our souls take up thy rest : Come, with thy grace and heavenly aid. To till the hearts which thou hast made. THE HOLY SPIBIT. 99 Great Paraclete ! to thee • () highest gift of God most high ! O fount of life! 0 fire of love! And sweet anointing from above. Kindle our senses from above, And make our hearts overflow with love; With patience firm, and virtue high, The weakness of our flesh supply. Far from us drive the foe we dread, And grant us thy true peace instead ; So shall we not, with thee foT guide, Turn from the path of life aside. 142 Prayer to the Holy Spirit. 8. M. T)lest Comforter divine ! ** Whose rays of heavenly love Amid our gloom and darkness shine, And point our souls above. 2 Thou — who with "still small voice," Dost stop the sinner's way. And bid the mourning saint rejoice, Though earthly joys decay : 3 Thou — whose inspiring breath Can make the cloud of cart-. And e'en the gloomy vale of death A smile of glory wear. 4 Thou — who dost fill the heart With love to all our i Blest Comforter! — to us impart The blessings of thy grace. 100 THE GOSPEL. 143 The Savior's Legacy. L. M. Tests, we on the words depend, " Spoken by thee while present here, — The Father in my name shall send The Holy Ghost, the Comforter. That promise made to Adam's race. Now, Lord, in us, we pray, fulfill : And give the Spirit of thy grace, To teach us all thy perfect will. That heavenly Teacher of mankind, That Guide infallible, impart, — To bring thy sayings to our mind, And write them on each faithful heart. He only can the words apply, Through which we endless life possess ; And deal to each his legacy, — Our Lord's unutterable peace. THE GOSPEL. 144 The- Joyfid Sound. C. M. ^alvatiox ! O the joyful sound, ^ 'Tis pleasure to our ears ; A sov'reign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fear^. Buried in sorrow and in sin, At helPs dark door we lay ; But we arise by grace Divine, To see a heaven lv da v. THE GOSPEL. 101 :; Salvation ! Let the echo fly. The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the us with wisdom, love and light: In nameless way- be good and kind; But never force the human mind. 3 Freedom and reason make us men; Take these away, what are we then ? Mere animals, and just as well, E'en brutes might think of heav'n or hell. 4 O, then, no more your pow'rs abuse, But ways of truth and goodness choose! Our God is pleas'd when we improve His grace, and seek the world above. •> 112 EXHORTATION. 5 But if you take the downward road, And make in hell your last abode; Our God is clear, and you shall know You plung'd yourselves in endless woe! Wo Watch and Pray. P. M. rj.o watch and pray: thou canst not tell ^' How near thine hour may be : Thou canst uot know how soon tlie bell .May toll its ootes for thee : Death's countless snares beset thy way; Frail child of dust, go watch and pray. 2 Fond youth, while free from blighting rare. Does thy firm pulse heat high? I),» hope's glad visions, bright and fair. Sparkle before thine < Soon these must change, must pass away; Frail child of dust, go watch and pray. Ambition, stop thy panting breath ; Pride, sink thy lifted ej e ! B< hold, the caverns dark with death Before you open lie ! The heav'nly warning now ob< y ; Ye sons of pride, go watch and pray. 4 Thou aged man ! life's wintry storm Hath searM thy vernal bloom; With trembling limbs and wasting form Thou'rt bending o'er the tomb: And can vain hope lead thee astray? Go! weary pilgrim, Match and pray. 100 161 EXHORTATION. 113 All Things Earnest, M. 7s. HHime is earnest, passing by ; -*- Death is earnest, drawing nigh. Sinner, wilt thou trifling be ? Time and death appeal to thee. Life is earnest ; when 'tis o'er, Thou returnest never more. Soon to meet eternity, Wilt thou never serious be ? Heav n is earnest : solemnly Float its voices down to thee. () thou mortal ! art thou gay, Sporting through thine earthly day? Hell is earnest : fiercely roll Burning billow near thy soul. Woe to thee, if thou abide [TnredeemM, ansanctified. God is earnest; kneel and pray, Ere thy season pass away — Ere he set his judgment throne — ■ Vengeanee ready — mercy gone. Christ is earnest — bids thee "come;" Paid thy spirit's priceless sum. Wilt thou spurn the Savior's love, Pleading with thee from above? If the Lord be God, Strife Him. S. M. T et Joshua's solemn charge, *^ To Israel's army giv n, Persuade the souls of all, this day To choose the iloi\ of Ueav'ii, 114 EXHORTATION. 2 How blessed is the choice. To love and serve the Lord ! May he each heart constrain to trust Upon his sacred word. 3 This will afford us joy, In every scene of grief ; From hence will flow our daily peace, Our comfort and relief. 4 Amid our doubts and fears, Our choice of God will prove, That he first chose us by his grace, As subjects of his love. 5 May sinners round us see, How wise was Joshua's choice ; And feel constrained by sovereign love, In Jesus to rejoice. XO/O Behold, I stand at the door and knock. L. M. "Dehold the Savior at thy door ; -^ He gently knocks, has knock'd before ; Has waited long, is waiting still, You treat no other friend so ill. 2 O ! lovely attitude ! he stands, With melting heart and Outstretched hands! O ! matchless kindness ! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes. 3 But will he prove a friend indeed ? He will ; the very Friend you need ; The Friend of sinners — yes, 'tis he, With garments dyed on Calvary. BXHOBI A l ION. J 15 4 Rise, touch'd with gratitude divine; Turn out his enemy and thine, That soul-destroying monster, sin. And let the heavenly Stranger in. 5 Admit him — for the human breast Ne'er entertained so kind a guest; Admit him — or the hour's at hand, When at his bar, denied you'll stand. G Open my heart, Lord, enter in — Slay every foe, and conquer sin ; I now to thee my all resign — My body, soul, shall be all thine. 10 3 Fear the Lord. S. Iff. Ye sinners, fear the Lord, 1 While yet 'tis called to-day; Soon will the awful voice of death Command your soul away. 2 Soon will the harvest close : The summer soon be o'er : And soon your injured angry God, Will hear your prayers no more 3 Then, while 'tis called to-day, O hear the gospel sound ; Come, sinner, haste — oh haste away, While pardon may be found. 110 awakkmm;. A W A K E X I X GK 104 The Impenitent Warned. S. M. Tjestjuction's dang'rous road, *J What multitudes pursue! While that, which leads the soul to God, Is known or sought by few, 2 Believers enter in By Christ, the living door'; But they, who will not leave their sin, Must perish evermore. 3 If self must be denied, And sin forsaken quite; They rather chotfse the way that's wide, And strive to think it right. 4 Encompass'd by a throng, On numbers they depend ; They think so many can1! he wrong And miss a happy end, 5 Obey the gospel call, And enter while you may; The flock of Christ remains still small, And none are sate, lull they. C> Lord, open sinner's eyes, Their awful state to see; And make them, ere the storm arise, To thee for safety flee. 165 AWAKKNINo. 1 1 < Sinner^ Prepare to Meet God. M. 7s. ^Jinnkij, art tbou still secure? ^ Wilt thou still refuse to pray? ( 'an thy heart or band endure In the Lord's avenging day? 2 Sec, his mighty arm is bared, Awful terrors clothe his brow? For his judgment stand prepared — Thou must either break or bow. 3 At his presence nature shakes — Earth, affrighted, hastes to flee; Solid mountains melt like wax; What will then become of thee ? \ Who bis advent may abide? You, who glory in your shame, Will you find a place to hide When the world is wrapped in flame? 5 Lord, prepare us by thy grace — Soon we must resign our breath; And our souls be call'd to pass Through the iron gate of death. 6 Let us now our day improve, Listen to the gospel voice; Seek the things thai are above; Scorn the world's pretended joys* 11} Sinners Counselled. C. M. Vk unconverted, careless souls, -*- Wake up, and turn to God: Or else you'll surely be eondemnVj, And fall beneath his rod. 118 AWAKENING. 2 For in the Bible it is said, By him who cannot lie, * "Repent, believe, be born again — The soul that sins shall die." 3 Now, sinners, lay this well to heart, And turn without delay ; O, hasten to the Savior's arms Whilst it is call'd to-day. 4 It is your wisdom so to do, 'T will be your int'rest too : Then be entreated now to come To Christ, who died for you. 167 The Sinner Exhorted. L. M. jinnee, O, why so thoughtless grown ? ^ Why in such dreadful haste to die ? Why speed the flight to worlds unknown — Regardless of thy destiny ? 2 Wilt thou defy the wrath of God, Led on by sin's delusive dreams ? Madly despise the Savior's blood, And force thy passage to the flames ? 3 Sinner, O, lift thy thoughts above, And hear the Lord of life unfold The glories of his wond'rous love — Forever telling, vet untold! 168 The Sinner Warned. M. TTastEj () sinner, to be wise; -*"*- Stay not for the morrow's sun ; Wisdom warns thee, from the skies, All the paths of death to shun. A W A K } ; N I N I - . 119 2 Haste, and mercy now implore; Stay not for the morrow'fl sun ; Thy probation may he o'er. Ere this evening's work is done. 3 Haste, 0 sinner, now return; Stay not for the morrow's sun; Lest thy Lamp Bhould cease to burn, Ere salvation's work is done. 4 Haste, while yet thou canst be blest; Stay not for the morrow's sun; Death may thy poor soul arrest, Ere the morrow is began. 169 Destruction Awaits the Rrhr-Ui