feC-ti :p lO^^II ) /,' 4 0 f CHURCH PSALMIST; I ^ DESIGNED FOR THE J ! i \ PUBLIC, SOCIAL, AND PKIVATE USE OF EVANGELICAL \ CHRISTIANS. 1 COSTAINIXG, ALSO, DIRECTIONS FOR MUSICAL EXPRESSION. ] WITH SUPPLEMENT. :: i: PIPTY-THIRD EDITION. > PHILADELPHIA: PRESBYTERIAN PUBLICATION COMMITTEE, I 1334 CHESTNUT STREET. * New Tork: Itison & Phinnet, 321 Broadway. * Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co Detroit: Ratmokb k Selleck. < Cincinnati: Moore, Wilstach, Keys & Co. ^ St. Louis: Keith & Woods. ®— v.^ "- ■-- .' • •■'< »-•« \v-'^' A^. •^^>^^'^- Gntbbed, according to Act of Congress, in the yeia' 1847 BY MARK H. NEWMAN & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United StEtes for the Southern District of New York. ACTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. iAx the meeting of the General Assembly of the Pres- J byteriau Church in the United States of America, May, } t 1840, the subject of Church Psalmody was referred to j i a Committee, Avhich Committee, in the year 1842, ' I unanimously agreed to approve and recommend the | I Church Psalmist, as being, in their judgment, the best | I adapted to the worship of God in our age and country. ' I As such, it was commended to the Christian public, < J and especially to all the churches under the care of ; I the Assembly. This Report was approved by the ; 5 General Assembly of 1843, and the Church Psalmist i I recommended to the churches. { I At a meeting of the General Assembly held in New » I York, May, 1856, it was resolved: "In order to preserve | I uniformity in Church Psalmody, that the Publication « J Committee be authorized to negotiate with the com- \ I pilers and publishers of the Church Psalmist, and to J t purchase that book, if this can be done on reasonable j j terms." ; I At the meeting of Assembly in Cleveland, 1857, } the Assembly, recognising, with gratitude to God, the J securing to the possession of the Assembly a Book of ; Psalmody which they can call their own, unanimously { recommended to the pastors and churches that they * use all reasonable diligence in promoting uniformity 5 by the introduction of this book. 1 CONTENTS. PAGES Preface 6 — 12 The Psalms 13—254 \ The Scriptures 257 — 261 \ God 261—289 Christ 289—362 \ Holy Spirit 362—373 Trinity 373—379 ;' Alarming 379—388 Conviction 388—391 ;: Inviting 391—404 Penitential 404 — 412 Conversion 413 — 424 Christian 425 — 478 Prayer 478—487 Revival 487—493 Ordinances ! 493—508 <. Sabbath 509—519 Sanctuary 519 — 524 Ministry 524—528 Christian Missions 528 — 537 Spread of the Gospel 537 — 554 Morning 554 — 558 Evening 558 — 564 Morning or Evening 564 — 566 The Year 566 — 575 Death 575 — 594 Judgment ^94 — 602 Heaven 602—622 Supplementary Hymns 623 — 685 Dismissions 686 — 687 DoxoLOGiES 687 — 691 First Lines of Psalms and Hymns 693 — 725 .^^ ^^ 1 i i PREFACE. The object of this volume is to furnish the Churches with a complete Collection of Sacred Songs for public ■wor- ship ; ;iud in presentintr such a work, when so many, aiming at the same end, are already in circulation, we seem to be called \ipon to state some rensons which liave influenced lis in this undertaking, and which may have some weight with others. The least otfensive mode in which this can be done, will be to give a brief exposition of the principles which have been kcjit in view in its execution. An outline is all that will be given — for more than this, however much it may be demanded, or however rich in thought or replete with practical wisdom, would be hardly ever read. A Preface is generally deemed a very dull and unattractive part of a Book, so much so, that if an author had some pro- found secrets which he wished to record, and yet preserve in deep obscurity, he might be advised, as it regards most readers, to commit them to the safe-keeping of these ne- glected pages. And yet some persons read a Preface, and for the benefit of such this one is written. The subjects of Lyrio Poetry and Psalmody are inti- mately and inseparably connected, and it is in vain to ex- pect one to exist in a high state of pei-fection without the otiier; or for either to attain distinguished excellence without cultivation. It must be acknowledged, that min- isters and churches have not studied this subject with that attention which it claims, nor even in relative proportion when compared with other grave matters pertaining to the worship of God. Singing often falls far below every other part of the services of the sanctuary, from the want of both sympathy and knowledge, on the part of the Church. Little is known on the subject, and little is felt in relation to it. But this is a state as imwise as it is criminal. It is a matter of vast and vital importance that I all who desire that the public institutions of religion may { j make the best impression and secure their highest results, J * and especially that ministers of the gospel should under- ' J stand what Sacred Songs are adapted to social worship, t { and what tunes will impart to them tlie greatest power • { and efficiency. Both of these subjects should form a part | ' of christian instruction, and especially of theological train- ♦ ♦ ing. A brief course of Lectures on Lyric Poetry, is hardly ♦ ; ^ ♦ 1* } VI PREFACE. t J j i less necessary than a course on Sermonizing and Pastoral « { Theology ; and a preacher of the gospel should read and { ( study the best Psalms and Hymns, as an every-day-busi- 1 » nes9, as he does his Bible, till he is acquainted with their I ♦ sentiments, familiar with their structure and imagery, and { \ deeply imbued v/ith their spirit. The advantages of such i I a course are obvious and numberless ; — some of them so I } plain that they need not be specified, and when taken col- { { lectively, and in all their intellectual and moral relations, j J too many to be embraced in this rapid sketch. It is not * j i saying too muc'i to affirm, that such a discipline would en- | I large a minist';r's knowledge, improve his taste, increase I I his piety, refine his imagination, invigorate his eloquence, t 1 and give him readiness, appropriateness and power, in the \ » public exercises of his profession. His volume of sacred | I poetry should be a Text-Book by the side of the Bible, and ♦ 5 he should be equally familiar with both. If this were the \ I case, the sermon and singing would more generally har- j \ monize in their object and impressions, than they now do; { I the minister would have to expend less time in consulting; | I numerous indexes in order to know what to select ; and | I in the very act of readinr/ the Psalm or Hymn, he would { { make an impression which would instruct the hearers, and J igive the key-note of sentiment and expr ,^ion to the choir. | How deiicient the ministry may be in these respects, is } matter of opinion of which every person will judge for | I himself. i * The character of Psalmody must always be affected by i t a great variety of circumstances wliich need not be advert- ♦ I ed to in this place ; but nothing has a greater iufli;ence I t to elevate or depress, to advance or retard its progress, I { than the Lyrie Poetry which is employed in the service of | iGod. The following defects may easily be detected in J many of the Psalms and Hymns now in use. Some are | composed on subjects unsuited to song — others are desti- \ I tute of a lyrical spirit — another class lack simplicity of | I design and execution — and not a few are of an unreason- » { able length for a single exercise of singing. To remedy I I these and other defects, and to secure, if possible, certain » { excellencies which are attained as yet only in part, arc \ i among the objects of this publication. | Tiiat Lyric Poetrj' has a character of its own — that it | moves in a sphere peculiar to itself — and that its subjects | are limited, there is no room for doubt. On these points J all critics agree. This poetry is made to be sung ; and, J Trlien combined with appropriate music, we Iiave a vehi- { de, at once natural and refined, for the expression of \ strong emotion. A Psalm or Hymn should be devotional, | I PREFACE. Vii i J j rather than didactic, becaus<; the warm inspirations of the heart, and not the cool deductions of the intellect, are its | province. Ascriptions of thanksgivins^ and praise to God, J the breathings of filial desire and confidence, the cheering i influence of hope, the tremblings of self-distrust and re- | ligious fear, "peace and joy in the Holy Ghost," and all ( the strong feelings which are called forth in a world of < conflict and expectation, belong to this department of '. poetry. Any thing and every thing which pertains to I devotion and christian expei'ience, may furnish a subject | for spiritual song. j And yet, notwithstanding these well-defined limits, ' which nature itself has fixed to Lyric Poetry, there are { hundreds of Hymns, in our language, which can never be j sung to any good eft'ect, because their subject-matter is i foreign to this kind of wi'iting. They can, from their very | nature, neither inspire religious emotion, nor become the { channels of this emotion already inspired. They con- | tribute to extinguish rather than to kindle up, the holy J flame. T||e3' are good sermons, but poor songs. This | fault in the choice of subjects, is much more rarely to be I met with in secular than spiritual odes ; and the same may j be said in relation to the music by wliich thej'' are accom- I panied. The reasons of this may not, perhaps, be easily | detected. It cannot be for a moment admitted, that re- » vealed religion is unfruitful in themes. If nature may be I sung, why not nature's God ? If creation can inspire the j lyric bard, why not redemption, with its brighter glories, | and its more enduring interests? If earth has its rap- | txires, why should heaven be poor, and powerless, and 1 without a song? If great and good men who have lived j and acted and died, have, by their virtues or heroism, | called forth the finest and sweetest tones of the Lyre, why 1 should the praises of the only Great and Good, who lives » in his own immortality, and whose wondrous acts are re- J corded for the admiration of all worlds, sleep in silence | and be forgotten? It may be worthy of remark in this | place, that few poets of the first order have ever tried { their pinions in this upper sky; but when they have, and I selected an appropriate theme, they have showed that the { waters of Zion can impart a purer inspiration than the J fabled Castalian spring. * If the province of Lyric Poetry is to inspire and express | emotion, then no Psalm or Hymn can answer the true \ • purpose of christian worship unless it breatht'S the appro- | priate spii-it. Its execution, as well as jts subject, must t be lyric. It may be rhyme, and not poetry. It may be i poetry, and yet not be adapted tc singing. Heroics can * t Viii PREFACE. I never, 'with any advantage, be set to music. A Hymn, I Tvhether it respects God, our fellow-beiugs, or ourselves, { should be the effusion of the heart, and that heart under * proper influences — melted and dissolved ly just such emo- j tions as suit the condition described, or the occasion for { which the song is intended. The language should be sim- * pie; the images striking, but not gaudy; the figures un- ; incumbered; the sentences uninvolved and short; the J structure free from all ambiguity ; the whole style and ! manner chaste, and not loaded with ornament or epithet; J and the stanzas, and even lines, express, as far as practica- » ble, a complete idea. In one word, it must be poetry, and J lyi'ic poetry, or it will chill the native inspirations of { song, and defeat the great end of this part of worship. \ A Hymn should possess unity of design, and simplicity \ in execution. One great object should be aimed at, and i every thought and expression should be rendered subser- * vient to this. The piece should be one, tending to a sin- l gle end, and terminating in one grand impression. One J of the first poets of the present age, and one who has J written many excellent Hymns too, has desR'ibed this { property so well, that we cannot forbear transcribing hia 5 language, as more appropriate than any thing that we can I say. "The reader," he says, "should know when the I strain is complete, and be satisfied, as at the close of an I air in music; while defects and superfluities should be felt { by him as annoyances, in whatever part they might occur. The practice of many good men, in framing Hymns, ha? been quite the contrary. They have begun apparently with tlie only idea in their mind at the time ; another, with little relationship to the foi'mer, has been forced upon them by a refractory rhyme ; a third became ne cessary to eke out a verse, a fourth to begin one; and sc on, till, having compiled a sufficient number of stanzas of ' so many lines, and lines of so many syllables, the opera tion has been suspended." As evei'y Sacred Song should h.ave a subject of its own and form a regular production, having a beginning, 3 middle and an end, so it should be adapted, in its length, to the purpose of singing. Important as this thought is, it has been greatly overlooked by the writers of Hymns, and the compilers of Books for the use of the sanctuary. The very best authors are not free from this fault. In one volume now before us of no mean pretensions, hymni may be found of eight, ten and twelve stanzas ; and on< occurs of eight stanzas of eight lines each. Long Metre — making sixty-four lines ; and this Hymn, the author tells us in the preface, " is considerably abridged from the i PREFACE ix ', I original." Various expedients have been resorted to both | I by authors and compilers, in order to remedy this evil. « I Here and tliere a stanza is included in brackets, and | / pauses are introduced into the middle, or other parts of j i the production — thus )narring the beanty of the page, and j I often destroying the connection, and always impairing { i the unity of the piece. The better way, no doubt, is to i \ reduce every Psalm or Hymn, designed for public -worship, | to a convenient length for this purpose, by rejecting those } stanzas which are redundant, which are deficient in lyrie | spirit, and which destroy the unity of design. There are | few long Hymns, in our language, which will not be suf- | fijiently shortened by the application of the above rule. < &orae of a popiilar character, and, as it regards portions 1 : f them, of standard merit, may be reduced to two or three J stanzas ; but this is not objectionable, as we often need | short Hymns of a striking character, for evening-meetings, J and at the close of sermons. And it should not be for- gotten, that much more is lost than gained, by singing what is neither poetical nor appropriate. Indeed it is far better to dispense with some good stanzas, and thus bring the piece at once to a suitable length for singing, than to continue these in books intended for public iise, when no choir can perform tliera with ease and effect. The prac- . tice so extensively in use of omitting certain stanzas, as it I must be done for the most part on the spur of the occasion, ' confuses the choir, while it often breaks the connection i of tliought and the unity of the subject. The author, or I editor, is much more competent to do this than the leader I of public worship. 1 From four to six stanzas of the grave and ordinary > metres, maj' be considered a suitable length for a fong of I social praise. In metres of a brisker movement, the ad- s dition of one or two stanzas more, may not be improper. I The same indulgence may be conceded to some Hymns of \ a peculiar character, and to those which are to be used { only on special occasions. But it is a great practical I principle wliich every minister, and c\'ery leader of n t choir, should understand, that singing, in order to be ef- j FECTIVE, MUST NOT BE TOO LONG. } Having given an exposition of the leading principles on } which this work has been constructed, it may be proper i to speak a little more explicitly of the matei-ials from | which it has been formed. j It is intended that this volume shall contain a complete « collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Sanctuary, the | Lecture-room, and all other places of social worship. In J tho arrangement of the Psalms, Dr. Watts is the leading j * PREFACE. author. Many other versifications of high merit have I been selected from Doddridge, Steele, Kenn, Newton, | Montgomery, Conder and others, which have been arrang- | ed, in their proper places, with those of Watts, so that it I is believed that this part of the volume presents a greater | number and a richer variety of Psalms adapted to singing, J than any Book yet published in our language. Few al- I terations have been made in arrangement or expression, J and the thought of the poet, for the most part, has been i sacredly guarded. Most of the changes, which have been ♦ adopted, are those which were necessary in order to con- form the work to the principles already stated. Whole Psalms of an inferior and prosaic character have been omitted ; the same may be said of stanzas which are re- dundant, interrupt the unity of design, or lack the spirit of holy song ; but it is believed, that those Psalms and stanzas,, though they incumber many Books now in use, are rarely ever sung. In making this compilation, it has not been the design to throw away a single stanza of su- perior merit, or one which could contribute to the grand purpose of singing, except when the production was of immoderate length ; but when this was the case," to dis- pense with some good stanzas has been preferred to the common practice of using brackets or pauses, or what is still worse, of imposing an oppressive burthen upon the choir. In relation to the Psalms, it may be said, in the lan- guage of another, "That the harp of David yet hangs upon the willow, disdaining the touch of any hand less skiKul than his own." The older versions of David's Psalms are generally destitute of all poetic merit. Now and then a ray of the genius and the inspiration of the Hebrew bard, breaks through the dullness of their prosaic rhymes, but these are " like angel-visits, few and far between." If it be alleged, as it often is, that these versifiers entirely ad- here to the original — it may be replied, that it is in letter, not in spirit. For the most part, their productions are nothing more nor less than the English translation of David, converted into common rhymes, while the spirit of the original has fled. It is one of the wonders of litera- ture, that the productions of Sternhold and Hopkins, of Tate and Brady, to say nothing of earlier, and still poorer versifiers, should furnish the principal songs of enlighten- ed and cultivated chi'istian congregations, in the nineteenth century. It shows us hovr far the human mind may ad- vance in some things, and remain stationary in others; — how far taste may be refined, and the entire powers of im- mortal man be enkindled and entranced by the prodnc- PREFACE. xi New York, 1853. tions of geuius, and yet, under the influence of certain associationa, be delighted with ancient dullness and bar barism. The practical influence of all this upon the tone and vigor of pietv — upon the higher feelings of devotion — upon those purer and holier emotions c)f the cliristian's heart, by which ke often comes near to lieaven and enters into intimate converse with his God and Saviour, is a problem of deej:) import which every minister at the altar may well propose to himself, and endeavor, as far as practicable, to \ soJ ve { Dr. "Watts struck out a path for himself, and has been J imitated by all the versifiers of David, and the composers i of hymns, since his day. He is not without his faults, but \ his best productions are now sung, in every land, and j among almost all denominations of christians, where the \ English language is spoken, and probably will continue « to be through the millenimn, and to the end of the world. | His Psalms, taken as a whole, are superior to his Hymns ; \ and in relation to the former it may be said, that Dr. J "Watts has drawn sweeter tones from the harp of David, | than it has ever given to the church of God, since the j hand of the old Hebrew bard swept across its strings, and j enkindled the devotions of the faithful: "With regard to 1 some of his Hymns, and a large number too, they are not \ inferior to his best versifications of the Psalms. | Tlie Hymns, contained in this collection, have been se- | lected from the productions of the best writers of tins I species of poetry, in our language ; and such alterations | have been made as bring them into a proper form to be \ used in tlie worship of the "Sanctuary." In preparing | this work, we have used the most approved editions of J Hymns, and no changes have been made unless impera- ] tively called for by the rules already stated and defended. < The names of authors, as far as could be ascertained, are 1 i;i\cn in the Index, and it is not necessary to refer to them I here. We cannot, however, forbear recording a sease of { our deep indebtedness both to the living and to the dead, 5 ibr those excellent labors which have furnished us with » I he materials for the formation of this volume, which we } now present to the chi-istian public, in the confident hope \ tliat it may increase the Knowledge and Piety of the | rhurch, and promote, among the friends of Zion, the love i of holy song. »..*^^ ■ SIGNS FOR EXPRESSION. TP- Pianissimo, va^ Very soft. p- Piano, Soft. mp. Mezzo, piano. Rather soft. m. Mezzo, Mediniu. mf. Mezzo, forte. Rather loud. f. Forte, Loud. ff- Fortissimo, Very loud. < Crescendo, Increasing from soft to loud. > Piminuendo, Diminishing from loud to soft. O Swell, Increasing and then diminishing. X Inverted swell, Diminishing and then increasing. dol Dolce, Gentle, smooth, gliding. «# Affetnoso, Tender, affectionate. 1 II Staccato, Short and distinct. len. Lentando, Becoming slower and slower. Dash, Contradicts former marks. ■ ■ -p5 PSALM S.\ -I PSALM 1, First Part, L. M. X The Righteous and the Wicked. 1 TTAPPY the man, -^vliose cautions feet -»■-»- Shun the broad way that sinners go ; Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ his morning light Among the statutes of the Lord, And spends the wakeful hours of night, With pleasure pondering o'er the word. > 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, < Shall flourish in immortal green ; m And heaven will shine, with kindest beams, On every work his hands begin. p 4 But sinners find their counsels crossed ; < As chaff before the tempest flies, So shall their hopes be blown and lost, When the last trumpet shakes the skies. -j PSALM 1, Second Part, L. M. 1 The Prospects of the Saint and the Sinner 1 npiIRICE happy he, who shuns the way -»- That leads ungodly men astray ; Who fears to stand where sinners meet, ]Sror with the scorner takes his seat. 2 The law of God is his delight ; Tliat cloud by day, that fire by night. Shall be his comfort in distress. And guide him through life's wilderness. 3 His works shall prosper ; he shall be A fruitful, fair, un%vithering tree, That, planted where the river flows, Nor drought, nor frost, nor mildew knows. 14 PSALM I. / 4 Not so the wicked ; they are cast Like chaif upon the whirlwind's blast ; mf In judgment they shall quake for dread, > Nor with the righteous lift their head. 1 PSALM 1, C. M A The End of the Righteous and the Wicked. 1 T)LEST is the man, who shuns the place -L) Where sinners love to meet ; "Who fears to tread their wicked ways. And hates the scoifer's seat : 2 But in the statutes of the Lord { Has placed his chief delight ; i By day he reads or hears the word, \ And meditates by night. i 3 He, like a plant of generous kind I By living waters set, I mf Safe from the storms and blasting wind, t > Enjoys a peaceful state. mf 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair, Shall his profession sliine ; > "While fruits of holiness appear, i Like clusters on the vine. \ p 5 Not so the impious and unjust ; j "What vain designs they form! \ < Their hopes are blown away like dust, j Or chaff, before the storm. | 6 Sinners, in judgment, shall not stand I Among the sons of grace, j "When Christ, the judge, at his right hand i Appoints his saints a place. | 1 PSALM 1, S. M. X The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable, 1 THE man is ever blest, | J- "Who shuns the sinners' ways ; j Among their councils never stands, I Nor takes the scorner's place : \ 2 But makes the law of God 1 His study and delight, Amid the labors of the day, And watches of the night. 1 PSALM II. 15 1 < 3 He like a tree shall thrive, "With waters near the root ; Fresh as the leaf his name shall live ; His works are heavenly fruit. p < 4 Xot so th' ungodly race ; They no such blessings find ; Their hopes shall flee, like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 1 of i * < 5 How wiU they bear to stand Before that judgment-seat, Where all the saints, at Christ's right hand, In full assembly meet ? 1 ^ PSALM 2, First Part, C. M. Christ exalted and his Enemies warned. t 4 1 1 TyUY did the nations join to slay '' The Lord's anointed Son ? "Why did they cast his laws away. And tread his gospel down ? 1 ^nf \ < 2 The Lord, Avho sits above the skies. Derides their rage below ; He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes theii" spirits through : — * 3 " I caU him my beloved Son, And raise him from the dead ; I make my holy hill his throne, And wide his kingdom spread." \ t t \ * mp 4 Be Avise, ye rulers of the earth ! Obey th' anointed Lord ; Adore the king of heavenly birth. And tremble at his word. 4 i * * mp mf 1 7?i 5 "With Jiumble love address his throne. For, if he frown, ye die ; Those are secure, and those alone, "Who on his grace rely. 2 PSALM 2, Second Part, C. M. Prayer for the Kingdom of Christ. ; < * 1 J 1 "PAT HER! is not thy promise pledged ■T To thine exalted Son, That, through the nations of the earth, Thv word of hfe shall run?— — 16 PSALM II. — 2 " Ask, and I give the heathen lands For thine inlieritance, And, to the world's remotest shores, < Thine empire shall advance." aff 3 Hast thou not said, the blinded Jews Shall their Redeemer own, < While Gentiles to his standard crowd, > And bow before his throne ? inf 4 Are not all kingdoms, tribes and tongues, Beneath th' expanse of heaven. To the dominion of thy Son, With all their millions given? f 5 From east to west, from north to south, Then he his name adored ; The world, through all its nations, shout ff Hosaunas to the Lord. Q PSALM 2, First Part, S. M. "^ Christ dying and rising. 1 "VfAKER and sovereign Lord -l-'A Of heaven, and earth, and seas! Thy providence confirms thy word, And answers thy decrees. 2 The things, so long foretold By David, are fulfilled, When Jews and Gentiles join to slay > Jesus, thy holy child. mj 3 Why did the Gentiles rage. And Jews, Avith one accord. Bend all their counsels to destroy p Th' Anointed of the Lord ? m 4 Rulers and kings agree To form a vain design ; mf Against the Lord tlieir powers unite, Against his Christ they join. / 5 The Lord derides their rage, And will supi)ort his throne ; He, who hath raised him from the dead, Hath owned him for his Son. PSALMS II, III. 17 2 PSALM 2, Second Part, S. M. Christ ascending and reigning. mf 1 THE Lord ascends on high, J- And asks to rule the earth ; The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heavenly birth. 2 He asks — and God bestows A large inheritance ; / Far as the world's remotest ends, His kingdom shall advance. mf 3 The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod ; / He '11 vindicate those honors well, Which he received from God. mp 4 Be wise, ye rulers ! now, And worship at his throne ; O "With trembling joy, ye people ! bow / To God's exalted Son. < 5 If once his wrath arise. Ye perish on the place : Then blessed is the soul that flies For refuge to his grace. 3 PSALM 3, First Part, L. M. A Morning Psalm. (iff 1 A LORD ! how many are my foes, ^ In this weak state of flesh and blood ! My peace they daily discompose ; But my defence and hope is God. 2 Tired with the burdens of the day, < To thee I raised an evening-cry ; Thou heard'st when I began to pray, And thine almighty help was nigh. — 3 Supported by thy heavenly aid, I laid me down, and slept secure ; mf Not death should make my heart afraid, > Though I should wake and rise no more. mf 4 But God sustained me all the night ; Salvation doth to God belong : / He raised my head to see the light. And make his praise my morning song. 18 PSALM III. 3FSALM 3, Second Fart, L. M. Ood, our Defence. aff 1 'PHE temptor to my soul hath said, — A " There is no help in God for thee :" Lord ! lift thou up thy servant's head ; My glory, shield and solace be. 2 Thus to the Lord I raised my cry, He heard me from his holy hill ; f At his command the waves rolled by ; > He beckoned, — and the winds were still. < 3 1 laid me down and slept ; — I woke ; Thou, Lord ! my spu-it didst sustain ; Bright from the east the morning broke, — Thy comforts rose on me again. 4 I will not fear, though armed throngs Compass my steps in all their wrath ; Salvation to the Lord belongs ; His presence guards his people's path. 3 PSALM 3, First Fart, C. M. Doubts and Fears suppressed, aff 1 ]\TY God ! how many are my fears ! -i-'J- How fast my foes increase ! Conspiring my eternal death, Thej' break my present peace. f 2 But thou, ray glory and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread ; Shalt silence all my threatening guilt, And raise ray drooping head. aff 3 I cried, and from his holy hill He bowed a listening ear; mf I called my Father and my God, > And he subdued my fear. p 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, < In spite of all my foes ; I woke, and wondered at the grace That guardetl my repose. f 5 What though the hosts of death and hell All armed against me stood ? Terrors no more shall shake my soul; My refuge is my God. PSALMS III, IV. 19 PSAIM 3. Second Part, C. M. \ A Mi/rniiig Song. } 1 T ORD of my life ! Oli ! may thy praise | Aj Employ my noblest powers, { Whose goodness lengthens out my days, < And tills the circling hoiurs. | 2 Preserved by thine almighty arm, | I passed the siiades of night, ] Secure and safe from every harm, \ And see returning light. J 2) 3 While many spent the night in sighs, | And restless pains and woes, ♦ In gentle sleep, I closed my eyes, — 5 In undisturbed repose. | 4 When sleep, death's image, o'er me spread, \ And I unconscious lay, \ Thy watchfid care was round my bed, j To guard my feeble clay. | mf 5 Oh ! let the same almighty care j My waking houi's attend; From every danger, every snare. My heedless steps defend. ilol 6 Smile on my minutes as they roU, And guide my future days ; < And let thy goodness till my soul With gratitude and praise. PSALSI 4, First Part, L. M. Ood, our Portion and Hope. 4 j> 1 A GOD of grace and righteousness ! V/ Hear and attend, when I complain ; Thou hast enlarged me in distress. Bow down a gracious ear again. mf 2 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside ; p He hears the cry of penitents. For the dear sake of Christ who die They wake, convinced their boasted bliss I Was visionary joy. \ mf 3 Not all the good which earth bestows I Can fill th' immortal mind ; » O Its highest joys have mingled woes, I And leave a sting behind. i f" 4 Begone, ye gilded vanities ; } I seek the only good ; iTo real bliss my wishes rise — The favor of my God. / 5 Immortal joy thy smiles impart ; \ Heaven dawns in every ray ; One glim])se of thee can cheer my heart, i And turn my nig' :. to day. * 6 Grant, O my God ! this om request, — | Oh ! be thy love alone | My ample portion ! — ^here I rest, | For heaven is in the boon. { ;- PSALM 5, C. M. ' kJ a Morning Invocation. J /" 1 A WAKE, my soul ! and -^-ith the sun j ■^ Thy daily course of duty run ; \ Shake olf dull sloth, and joyful rise t To paj' thy morning sacrifice. \ 2 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart ! | And Avith the angels bear thy part, | Who, all night long, unwearied sing j High praises to th' eternal King. | 22 PSALM V. 3 Glory to thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me, Avhile I slept : Grant, Lord ! when I from death shall wake, I may of endless life partake. / 4 Lord ! I my vows to thee renew ; I Scatter my sins as morning-dew ; I Guard my first springs of thought and will, I And with thyself my spirit fill. ♦ ;r PSALM 5, First Part, C. M. { \J For the Lord's Day Morning. t i 1 T ORD ! in the morning thou shalt hear I -L^ Mj' voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my prayer. To thee lift up mine eye ; — < 2 Up to the hills, where Christ is gone To plead for all his saints, Presenting, at his Father's throne, Our songs and our complaints. mp 3 Thou art a God, before whose sight The wicked shall not stand ; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor dwell at thy right hand. mf 4 But to thy house will I resort. To taste thy mercies there; I will frequent thy holy court, And worship in thy fear. (iff 5 Oh ! may thy Spirit guide my feet, In ways of righteousness ; Make evei-y path of duty straight, And plain before my face. 5 PSALM 5, Second Part, C. M. Morning Devotion. 1 COON as the morning-rays appear, ^ I '11 lift mine eyes above ; My voice shall reach thy listening ear, And supplicate thy love. 2 Within thy house my voice shall rise Before thy mercy-seat ; There will I fix my steadfast eyes, And worship at thy feet. PSALM VI. . 23 [ / 3 Thy righteousness, thy strength display, i And my protection be ; | mf Teach nie to know that only way, j Wliieh leads to heaven and thee. | n PSALM 6, L. M. | y) Temptation in Sickness overcame. J nf 1 T ORD ! I can suffer thy rebukes, ♦ -L^ When thou with kindness dost chastise, » But thy fierce wratli I cannot bear ; \ Oh ! let it not against me rise. | 2 Pity my languishing estate, \ And ease the sorrows that I feel ; \ The wounds thy heavy hand hath made, | Oh ! let thy gentler touches heal. j 3 See how in sighs I pass my days, 5 And waste in groans the weary night ! | My bed is watered with my tears ; | My grief consumes, and dims my sight. { 4 Look, how the powers of nature mourn ! | How long, almighty God! how long? | < "When shall thine hour of grace return ? \ When shall I make thy grace my song ? 6 PSALM 6, C. M. Prayer under Rebukes. aff 1 TN mercy, not in wrath, rebuke J- Thy feeble worm, my God ! My spirit di'eads thine angry look, And trembles at thy rod. 2 Have mercy. Lord ! for I am weak ; Regard my heavy gi-oans ; Oh ! let thy voice of comfort speak, And heal my broken bones. 3 Oh ! come, and show thy power to save, And spare my fainting breath ; For who can praise thee in the grave. Or sing thy name in death ? 6 PSALM 6, 78. Prayer in Jlffliction. p 1 pENTLY, gently, lay thy rod VJ On my sinful head, 6 God! < Stay thy wrath, in mercy stay, > Lest I sink beneath its sway. \ •4 24 ' . PSALM VII, VIII. 1 aff 2 Heal me, for my flesli is weak ; { Heal me, for thy grace I seek ; { This my only plea I make, — \ Heal me for thy mercy's sake. J > 3 Who, within the silent grave, { > Shall proclaim thy power to save ? { > Lord ! my sinking soul reprieve ; 5 < Speak, and I shall rise and live. * { " 4 Lo ! he comes — he heeds my plea ; \ Lo ! he comes — the shadows flee ; | Glory round me dawns once more ; { f Kise, my spirit ! and adore. { i 7 PSALM 7, C. M. QocOs Care of his People in Persecution. aff 1 MY trust is in my heavenly friend, III My hope in thee, my God ! Rise, and my hflplese life defend From those who seek my hlood. 2 If I have e'er pi'ovoked them first, Or once abused my foe ; Then let them tread my life to dust, And lay mine honor low. ' If there were malice hid in me, — I know thy piercing eyes, — I should not dare appeal to thes, Nor ask my God to rise. f 4 Arise, my God ! lift up thy hand, Their pride and poAver control : Awake to judgment, and command Deliverance for my soul. 8 PSALM 8, F^st Part, L, M, The HosannCL of the Children, :: / 1 A LMIGHTY Ruler of the skie-J -ti- Through the wide earth thy naiDe is spread. And thine eternal glories rise O'er all the heavens thy hands have made. mf 2 To thee the voices of the young A monument of honor raise ; And babes, with uninstructed tongue, Declare the wonders of thy praise. »»**! ^ PSALM VIII. 3 Thy power assists their tender age To bring proud rebels to the ground ; To still the bold blasphemer's rage, And aU their pohcies confound. 4 Children amidst thy temple throng, To see their great Redeemer's face ; The son of David is their song. And young hosannas fill the place. PSALM 8, Second Fart, L. M. Christ^s Condescension and Glorification, 1 A LORD, our Lord ! in power divine, v/ How grea,t is thy illustrious name ! Through all the earth thy glories shine. Placed high above the heavenly frame. 2 Down from his throne thy Son descends, A little time our form to wear; Beneath th' angelic hosts he bends, Our sufferings and our sins to beai*. 3 But, lo ! thy power exalts him high. In glorious dignity enthroned : He bears our nature to the sky, O'er all thy works the ruler crowned. ff 4 Jesus, our Lord! in power divine. How great is thy illustrious name ! Through aU the earth thy glories shine ; — Let all the earth resound thy fame. 8 PSALM 8, First Part, C. M. Creation and Redemption, mf 1 A LORD, our Lord ! how wondrous great v/ Is thine exalted name ! The glories of thy heavenly state Let men and babes proclaim. 2 Wlien I behold thy works on high. The moon that rules the night. And stars that well adorn the sky, Those moving worlds of hght ; — mp 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 ? — 25 j 3 26 PSALM VIII. I 4 That thine eternal Son should bear | To take a mortal form, } Made lower than his angels are, | p To save a dying worm ? J m 5 Yet, while he lived on earth unknown, { And men would not adore, j Behold obedient nature own { < His Godhead, and his power ! < 6 Let him be crowned with majesty, J > "Who boAved his head to death ; \ < And be his honors sounded high, } By aU things that have breath. 1 i 8 PSALM 8, Second Fart, C. M. God's Condescension. mf 1 A LORD, my King ! how excellent w Thy name on earth is known ! Thy glory, in the firmament, How wonderfully shown ! 2 When I behold the heavens on high, — The work of thy right hand, — The moon and stars amid the sky Thy lights in every land ; — nip 3 Lord ! what is man, that thou shouldst deign On him to set thy love. Give him awhile on earth to reign, Then fill a throne above ? f 4 0 Lord ! how excellent thy name, How manifold thy ways ! Let time thy saving truth proclaim, — Eternity thy praise. PSALM 8, S. M Oods Orace to Men. 8 mf 1 A LORD, our heavenly King! v/ Thy name is all divine ; Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heavens they shine. 2 "When, to thy works on high, I raise my wondering eyes, And see the moon, complete in light, S Adorn the darksome skies ; — 8 9 PSALMS VIII, IX. 3 When I survey the stars, And all their shining forms, — p Lord ! what is man, that worthless thing, Akin to dust and worms? 4 Lord ! what is worthless man. That thou shouldst love him so ? raj Next to thine angels is he placed, And Lord of all below. 5 How rich thy bounties are ! And wondrous are thy ways ! Of dust and worms, thy power can frame A monument of praise. ^1 PSALM 8, 7s. { The Praises of Children. i f 1 riLOEY to the Father give,— i vJ God, in whom we move and live: : mp Children's prayers he deigns to hear ; r/}/ Children's songs delight his ear. / 2 Glory to the Son we bring, — Christ, our prophet, priest and king! m2} Cliildren ! raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for he was slain. / 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost ; Be this day a pentecost : Children's Tuinds may he inspire ; Touch their lips Avith holy tire. 4 Glory in the highest be To the blessed Trinity, For the gospel from above. For the woi-d, that " God is love." PSALM 9, First Part, C. M. IVrath and J\Iercy from the Judgment- Sfat. 1 TSTITH my whole heart I '11 raise my song, ' ' Thy wonders I '11 proclaim ; Thou sovereign judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I '11 sing thy majesty and grace ; My God prepares his throne To judge the world in righteousness, And make his vengeance known. 28 PSALMS IX, X. mp 8 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all who are oppressed, To save the people of his love, > And give the weary rest. mf 4 The men, who know thy" name, will trust In thine abundant grace ; For thou didst ne'er forsake the just, "Who humbly sought thy face. f 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, "Who dwells on Zion's hUl ; "Who executes his threatening word, And doth his s-race fulfiU. 9 PSALM 9, Second Part, C. M. The Wisdom and Equity of Providence. mf 1 TITHEN the great Judge, supreme and just, ' ' Shall once inquire for blood, p The humble souls, that mourn in dust, < Shall find a faithful God. p 2 He from the fearful gates of death < Does his own childi-en raise : On Zion's hill, with tuneful breath, They sing their Fatlier's praise. mp 3 Though saints to sore distress are brought, And wait, and long complain. Their cries shall never be forgot, Nor shall their hopes be vain. ,/ 4 Rise, great Redeemer ! from thy seat, > To judge and save the poor ; / Let nations tremble at thy feet. And man prevail no more. -I r^ PSAIM 10, L. M. X \J Jehovah-, the Avenger of the Oppressed. f 1 TEHOVAH reigns — your tribute bring; w Proclaim the Lord, th' eternal King: Crown him, ye saints ! with holy joy, His arm shall all yom- foes destroy. — 2 Thou, Lord ! ere yet the humble mind Had formed to prayer the wish designed. Hast heard the secret sigh arise, mf While, swift to aid, thy mercy flies. PSALM X. 29 j 3 Thy Spirit shall our hearts prepare ; j Thine ear shall listen to onr prayer: { < Thou riiihteous Judge ! thou Power divine ! > On thee the fatherless recline. mf 4 The Lord shall save tli' afflicted breast, Hi? arm shall vindicate th' oppressed, / Earth's mightiest tyrant feel his power, Nor sin, nor Satan grieve tliem more. 10 PSALM 10, First Part, C. M. Prayer heard, and Saints saved, "# 1 W-^"^^ ^^^^^ ^^^® ^"'-'^'^ ^^'^^^^ ^^^^ ^'^''^ I ' ' And why conceal his face, , ,When great calamities appear, « And times of deep distress ? ; 2 Lord ! shall the wicked still deride | Thy justice and thy power? { Shall they advance their heads in pride, | And still thy saints devour. i / 3 Arise, O Lord ! lift up thy hand ; { mp Attend our humble cry ; i mf No enemy shall dare to stand, J When God ascends on high. ; 771 4 Thou wilt pre])are om* hearts to pray, i And cause thine ear to hear : { Hearken to what thy children say, ' And put the Avorld in fear. ♦ 10 ^H PSALM 10, Second Part, C. M. T/ie God of the Fatherless. EAK, Lord! the song of praise and prayer In heaven, thy dwelling-place. From children, made the public care. And taught to seek thv face. 2 Thanks for thy word, and for thy day ; And grant us, we implore. Never to waste, in sinful play. Thy holy Sabbaths more. 3 Thanks that we hear ; — but Oh ! impart. To each, desires sincere. That we may listen with our heart, | And learn as well as hear. \ 30 PSALMS XI, XII. mf 4 Wisdom and bliss thy word bestows — | A sun Avbich ne'er declines : | Oh ! be thy mercy showered on those, \ Who placed us where it shines. { 11 ^M' 12 PSALM 12. C. M. Prayer in Times of fVickedness, 1 TTELP, Lord ! for men of nrtue fail, -tl Religion loses ground ; The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. 2 Their oaths and promises they break. Yet act the flatterer's part : With fair deceitful lips they speak, And with a double heart. 3 Lord! when iniquities abound, And impious men grow bold, When faith is rarely to be found, And love is waxing cold, — mf 4 Is not thy chariot rolling on ? Hast thou not given this sign ? May we not rest and live upon A promise so divine ? PSALM 11, L. M. I Ood, the Refuge of the Saints. \ [Y refuge is the God of love : J Why do ray foes insult, and cry — i " Fly, like a tim'rous trembling dove, { To distant woods or mountains fly ?" ♦ 2 The Lord in heaven has fixed his throne ; J His eye surveys the world below; \ To him all mortal things are known; , < His eye-lids search om- spirits through. | 3 If he afflicts his saints so far, | To prove their love, and try their grace, » < What may the bold transgressors fear ? | His soul abhors their wicked Avays. \ m 4 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, ♦ Whose thoughts and actions are sincere ; And, with a gracious eye, beholds The men that his own image bear. PSALM XIII. 31 I f 5 " Yes,' saith the Lord, " now will I rise, | And make oppressors flee ; { I -will appear to their surprise, | And set my servants free." j mf 6 Like silver in the furnace tried, Thy word shall still endure ; The men, that in thy truth confide, f Shall find the promise sure. PSALM 13, L. M. Help in Ood alone. \ 3 Hear, Lord ! and grant me quick relief, Thy mercy now shall end my grief; < For I have trusted in tliy grace. And shaU again behold thy face. mf 4 Whatever my fears or foes suggest. Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest; < My heart shall feel thy love, and raise My cheerful voice to songs of praise. 13 13 «# 1 TIOW long, 0 Lord ! shaU I complain, \ -tl Like one that seeks his God in vain ? \ How long my soul thine absence mourn, | And stiU despair of thy return ? ♦ 2 How long shall my poor troubled breast { Be, with these anxious thoughts, oppressed ? \ If thou withhold thy heavenly light, \ I sleep in everlasting night. \ PSALM 13, C. M I Hope in Darkness. J (iff 1 IJOW long -svilt thou conceal thy face, \ H My God ! how long delay ? # Wlien shall I feel those heavenly rays, i That chase my fears away ? | 2 How long shall my poor lab'ring soul \ Wrestle, and toil, in vain ? \ Thy word can all my foes control, | And ease my raging pain. | mf 3 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, , | My soul in safety keep ; { Make haste, before mine eyes are sealed \ > In death's eternal sleep. I 32 PSALMS XIII, XIV. * mf 4 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace, I Whence all my comforts spring; if I shall employ my lips in praise, j' And thy salvation sing. { -J q PSALM 13, 7s. { -L O Pleading for Mercy. t i aff 1 T OED of mercy, just and kind ! I -Li "Wilt thou ne'er my guilt forgive ? V- Never shall mj- troubled mind, \ \ In thy kind remembrance, live ? 1 ♦ 2 Lord ! how long shall Satan's art S \ Tempt my harassed soul to sin, ♦ \ Triumph o'er my humbled heart, — | I Fears "without and guilt Avithin ? « * 8 Lord, my God ! thine ear incline, *, ♦ Bending to the prayer of faith ; | { mf Cheer my eyes with light divine i I len Lest I sleep the sleep of death. \ 14 PSALM 14, C. M. I All j\le7i, Sinners. { 1 "T'OOLS, in their hearts, believe and say, } -T That all religion 's vain ; } There is no God who reigns on higli, | Or minds th' affairs of men. i 2 The Lord, from his celestial throne, { i Looked down on things below, J I To find the man who sought his grace, { 1 Or did his justice knoAV. { I 3 By nature, all are gone astray, { { Their practice all the same ; I I There 's none that fears his Maker's hand. \ \ There's none that loves his name. i I 4 Their tongues are used to speak deceit, | 5 Their slanders never cease: l I < How swift to mischief are their feet? t \ m Nor know the paths of peace. i i . 5 Such seeds of sin — that bitter root — j In every lieart are found ; I Nor can they bear diviner fruit, I Till grace refine the ground. PSALMS xrv, XV. 33 UFSALM 14, 7s and 6s. Tlie Salvation of Israel. iff 1 AH ! that the Lord's salvation V/ Were out of Zion come, To heal his ancieut nation, To lead his outcasts home. How long the holy city Shall heathen feet profane ? Return, 0 Lord ! in pity ; Rebuild her waUiJ again. 2 Let fall thy rod of terror, Tliy sa\ing grace impart ; Roll Ijack the veil of error. Release the fettered heart ; Let Israel, home returning, Tlieir lost Messiah see ; Give oil of joy for mourning, And bind the chm'ch to thee. -j ;- PSALM 15, L. M. X t/ The Citizen of Zion. " ^ W^O shall ascend thy heavenly place, ' ' Great God ! and dwell before thy face f VI The man that minds religion now, And humbly walks with God below: 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean ; Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; He hates to do his neighbor wrong. 3 He loves his enemies, and prays For those that curse him to his face ; And doth to all men stiU the same That he would hope, or wish, from them. j 4 Yet, when his holiest works are done, His soul depends on grace alone : vif This is the man thy face shall see. And dwell for ever. Lord ! with thee. -j /r PSALM 15, 7s. i- *J The Heir of Heaven. nff 1 WHO, O Lord! when life is o'er, * ' Shall to heaven's blest mansions soar ? Who, an ever-Avelcome guest. In thy holy place shall rest? 34 PSALM XVI. 2 He, whose heart thy love has warmed ; > He, whose will, to thine coufonned, ' j Bids his life unsullied run ; J He, whose words and tlioughts are one: — i ;' mp 3 He, who shuns the sinner's road, 5 Loving those who love their God ; J m/ Who, Avith hope and faith unfeigned, | Treads the path hy thee ordained : — i 7)1 4 He, who trusts in Christ alone, | Not in aught himself hath done : — 1 '\ < He, great God! shall be thy care, ♦ And thy choicest blessings share. { PSALM 16, L. M. Death and the Resurrection. 16 / 1 TSrilEN God is nigh, my faith is strong, | ' ' His arm is my uhniglity prop ; | Be glad, my heart! rejoice, my tongue I | < My dying flesh shall rest in hope. i aff 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, J Yet, gracious God I thou wilt not leave ; My soul for ever with the dead, j Nor lose thy children in the grave. ; < 3 My flesh shall thy first call obey, 1 Shake off the dust, and rise on high ; J Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way, ' Up to thy throne above the sky. < 4 There streams of endless pleasure flow ; i And full discoveries of thy grace, { "Which we but tasted here below, J Spread heavenly joys througli all the place. ; 16 PSALM 16, First Part, C. M. \ Support and Counsel from God. \ 1 T ET heathens to their idols haste, } ■L^ And worship wood or stone ; j vif But my delightful lot is cast | Where the true God is known. I m 2 His hand provides my constant food, j He fills my daily cu]) ; I Much am I pleased with preseni good, j '"/ But more rejoice in hope. I v^^^, , ^, ^^. 4 pSiVL]MS XVI, XVII. 35 3 God is my portion and my joy ; His counsels are my liglit ; mp He gives me sweet advice by day, And gentle hints by night. m 4 My soul woidd all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye ; : mf \ot death, nor hell, my hope shall move, | While such a friend is nigh. \ 16 I FSALM 16, Second Fart, C. M. \ The Death and Resurrection of Christ. i SET the Lord before my face, * He bears my courage up ; J My heart and tongue their joys express, i My flesh shall rest in hope. J ?np 2 " My spirit, Lord ! thou wilt not leave * Where soids departed are ; j Nor quit my body to the grave, * To see corruption there. } m 3 " Thou wilt reveal the path of life, i < And raise me to thy throne; } Thy courts immortal pleasure give, i Thy presence joys unknown." | — " 4 Thus, in the name of Christ, the Lord, i The holy David sung, * And Providence fulfills the word I Of his prophetic tongue. j mj" 5 Jesus, Avhom every saint adores, J p Was crucified and slain : | /*' Behold ! the tomb its prey restores. } Behold ! he lives again. | / 6 When shall my feet arise, and stand J On heaven's eternal hills ? | There sits the Son, at God's right hand, \ And there the Father smiles. { 17 PSALM 17, L. M. Prospect of the Righteous, ??ip 1 "VITHAT sinners value I resign ; <^ Lcrd ! 't is enough that thou art mine ; < 1 shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. i 36 PSALMS XVII, XVIII. mp 2 This life's a dream — an empty show ; mf But the bright world, to Avhich I go, Hath joys substantial and sincere ; f When shall I wake, and lind me there ? " 3 Oh! glorious hour !— Oh ! blest abode I mf I shall be near and like my God ; And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. p 4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, < Till the last ti'umpet's joyful sound : Then burst the chains, with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. 17 PSALM 17, S. M. The Prospects ^f the Saint and Sinner. mf 1 A RISE, my gracious God! -^ And make tJie wicked flee ; They are but thy chastising rod To drive thy saints to thee. > 2 Behold ! the sinner dies, — m His haughty words are vain ; Here, in this life, his pleasure lies. And all beyond is pain. 3 Then let his pride advance^ And boast of aU his store ; mf The Lord is my inheritance, My soul can wish no more. 4 I shall behold the face f Of my forgiving God ; And stand complete in righteousness, Washed in my Saviaur's blood. 5 There 's a new heaven begun, When I awake from death, — Dressed in the likeness of thy Son, — And draw immortal breath. 1 Q PSALM 18, First Part, L. M. X O Deliverance from. Despair. mf 1 THEE will I love, 0 Lord ! ray strength, f J. My rock, my tower, my high defence ; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust. For I have found salvation thence. 4— PSALM XVIII. 87 i p 2 Death, and the terrors of the grave, Stood round me with their dismal sliade ; < While tloods of high temptation rose, > And made my sinking soul afraid. ajf 3 I saw the opening gates of lieU, With endless pains and sorrows there, — Which none, but they that feel, can tell, — While I was hurried to despair. 4 In my distress, I called my God, When I could scarce believe him mine ; He bowed his ear to my complaint ; mf Then did his grace appear divine. / 5 My song for ever shall record That terrible, that joj'ful hour ; And give the glory to the Lord, Due to his mercy and liis power. 18 PSALM 18, Second Part, L. M. The Retcard of Sincerity. m 1 T ORD ! thou hast seen my soul sincere, -L^ Hast made thy truth and love appear ; Before mine eyes I set thy laws. And thou hast owned my righteous cause. inp 2 What sore temptations broke my rest ! What wars and strugglings in my breast ! — But, through thy grace that reigns within, I guard against my darling sin. 3 The sin that close besets me still. That works and strives against my will, — > When shaU thy Spirit's sovereign power > Destroy it, that it rise no more ? — 4 With an impartial hand, the Lord Deals out to mortals their reward : The kind and faithful souls shall find A God, as faithful, and as kind. 1 o PSALM 18, Third Part, L. M. X O Rejoicing in Ood. mf 1 JUST are thy Avays, and true thy word, ^ Great Rock of my secure abode ! Wlio is a God beside the Lord ? Or where 's a refuge like our God? j 38 PSALM XVIII. I t /' 2 'T is he that girds me with his might, | I Gives me his lioly sword to wield ; J I An.l, while with sin and hell I tight, j I Spreads his salvation for my shield. ' j ff" 8 He lives, and blessed be my Eock, i \ The God of my salvation lives : | I The dark designs of hell are broke : I { p Sweet is the peace my Father give's. | I ^^ PSALM 18, First Part, C. M. Victory over temporal Enemief . < 1 \\fE, love thee, Lord ! and we adore : \ '* iSTow is thiuu arm revealed ; * Thou art our strength, our heavenly tower I Our bulwark and our shield. | 2 We fly to our eternal Rock, i And find a sure defence ; | His holy name our lips invoke, | And draw salvation thence. j " 3 When God, our leader, shines in arms, \ What mortal heart can bear J _/f " The thunder of his loud alarms, — \ The hghtning of his spear ? | 4 He rides upon the winged wind ; | And angels iu array, J In millions, wait to know liis mind, \ And swift as flames obey. * < 5 He speaks — and, at his fierce rebuke, i Whole armies are dismayed ; j His voice, his frown, his angry look, Strike all their corn-age dead. m 6 Oft has the Lord whole nations blessed For his own children's sake ; The powers, that give his people rest. Shall of his care partake. 18 PSALM 18. Second Part, C. M. Jehovah {■ominn- to rci^n. !f 1 nPHE Loi'd descended from above, | J- And bowed tlie lieavens most high, \ And underneath his feet he cast | f The darkness of the sky. \ 5 PSALMS XVIII, XIX. 39 | 2 On cherubim and seraphim, FuU I'oyally lie rode, And, on the wings of mighty winds, Came flying all abroad. len 3 He sat serene upon the floods, > Their fury to restrain ; /■ And he, as sovereign Lord and King, For evermore shall reign. 18 FSALM 18, 8s and ?& Christ triumphant. f 1 T O ! the Lord Jehovah liveth ; Aj He 's my rock, I bless his name ; He, my God, salvation giveth ; ^Ul ye lands ! exalt his fame. 2 God, Messiah's cause maintaining. Shall his righteous throne extend ; O'er the world the Saviour reigning, Earth shall at his footstool bend. 3 O'er his enemies exalted. Great Redeemer ! — see him rise ; Though by powers of hell as,saulted, God exalts him to the skies. Jf" 4 .Jesus! hail! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide ; All the heavenly host adore thee, Seated at thy Father's side. PSALM 19, First Part, L. M. J\'aturc and lievelatiun. 19 / 1 'PHE heavens declare thy glory, Lord! J- In ever}' star thy wisdom shines; But, when our eyes beliold thy word, "We read thy name in fairer lines. 2 The roUing sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess ; But the blest volume thou hast "writ Reveals thy justice, and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise, Round the whole earth, and never stand: So, when thy truth began its race, Tr touched and glanced on every land. 40 PSALM XIX. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth han run, Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun, 5 Great Sim of righteousness ! arise ; Bless the dark world with heavenly light; m Thy gospel makes the simple wise. Thy laAvs are pm-e, thy judgments right. mf 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view. In souls renewed, and sins forgiven : off Lord ! cleanse my sins, my soul renew. And make thy word my guide to heaven. PSALM 19, Second Part, L. M. The hanguage of the Heavens, 19 m/ 1 npiIE spacious firmament on liigh, J- With all the blue ethereal sk}-, And spangled heavens, a shining fi-ame, Their great Original proclaim. 2 Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land, The work of an almighty hand. mp 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 : — | m 4 While all the stars that round her bum, i And all the planets in their turn, < 7n/ Confirm the tidings, as they roll, i And spread the truth from pole to pole. | > 5 What though, in solemn silence, all | Move round this dark terrestrial ball ? | What though no real voice, nor sound, S Amid their radiant orbs, is found ? — | < 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, | / And utter forth a glorious voice ; I For ever singing, as they shine, — | " The liand that made us is divine." PSALM XIX. 41 } i 19 FSALM 19, L. M., 6 Lines. Starry Heavens. THY glory, Lord ! the heavens declare, I A The firinament displays thy skill ; { The changing clouds, the viewless air, { Tempest and calm, thy word fulfill ; i Day unto day doth utter speech, { And night to night thy knowledge teach. i ]> 2 Though voice nor sound inform the ear, { m Well-known the language of their song, { When, one by one, the stars appear, I 2^ Led by the silent moon along, — I »;/" Till round the earth, from all the sky, J Thy beauty beams on every eye. { 3 Waked by thy touch, the morning sun i Comes like a bridegroom from his bower, i f And, like a giant, glad to run J His bright career with speed and power, — J Thy flaming messenger, to dart * Life through the depth of nature's heart. J 4 While these transporting visions shine, \ — Along the path of providence. Glory eternal, jo}' divine, Thy word reveals, transcending sense ; My soul thy goodness longs to see. Thy love to man, thy love to me. 19 PSALM 19, C. M. Divine Revelation. 1 T'HY law is perfect. Lord of light ! A Thy testimonies sm'e ; The statutes of thy realm are right, 1 And thy commandments pure. } 2 Holy, inviolate thy fear, { Enduring as thy throne ; * Thy judgments, chastening, or severe, { Justice and truth alone. 5 3 Let these, O God I my soul convert, I And make thy servant wise ; \ < Let these be gladness to my heart, I The day-spi"ing to mine eyes. l p 4 By these, may I be warned betimes ; J Who knows the guile within? 4- 42 PSALM XIX. Lord ! save me from presumptuous crimes, Cleanse me from secret sin. 5 So may the words my lips express, The thoughts that throng my mind, < O Lord, my strength and righteousness 1 With thee acceptance find. 19 PSALM 19, First Part, S. M. The Books of JVature and Scripture, i f 1 "DEHOLD! the lofty sky . J-' Declares its maker, God ; 5 And all his starry works, on high, \ Proclaim his power ahroad. | m 2 The darkness and the light \ Still keep their course the same ; . * While night to day, and day to night, J Divinely teach his name. | 3 In every different land, i Their general voice is known ; < They show the wonders of his hand, \ And orders of his throne. | / 4 Ye Christian lands ! rejoice ; \ Here he reveals his word ; \ We are not left to nature's voice, ;; To hid us know the Lord. in 5 His laws are just and pure, His truin without deceit ; His promises for ever sure, And his rewards are great. / 6 While of thy works I sing. Thy glo'-y to proclaim. Accept the i)raise, my God, my King ! In my Redeemer's name. PSALM 19, Second Part, S. M. Tkc Gospel ; for the Sabbath. 19 / 1 "DEHOLD ! the morning-sun jD Begins his glorious way ; His beams through all the nations run. And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light ; I PSALM XIX. 43 ■ J It calls dead sinners from theii* tombs, I i\jid gives the blind their sight } mp 3 How perfect is thy word ! \ And aU thy judgments just ! \ mf For ever sure thy promise, Lord! I And men securely trust. J aff 4 My gracious God ! how plain { Are thy directions given ! I Oh ! may I never read in vain, \ But find the path to heaven. PSALM 19, TMrd Part, S. M, Prrnjcr and Praise. \ 19 1 aff 1 T HEAR thy word with love, i i- And I would fain obey ; . Send thy good Spirit from above, \ To guide me, lest I stray. { 2 Oh! who can ever find I The errors of his ways ? j Yet, with a bold presumptuous mind, I I Avould not dare transgress. J 3 AVarn me of every sin, I Forgive my secret faults, I And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, I Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. I / 4 While, with my heart and tongue, i I spread thy praise abroad, { Accept the worship and the song, { My Saviour and my God ! 19 ^I PSALM 19, L. P. M. I The Excellency of the Scriptures. J LOVE the volumes of thy word ; { What light and joy these leaves aliord, 5 I > To souls benighted and distressed ! { ) m Thy precepts guide my doubtful way, | i Thy fear forbids my feet to stray, i i > Thy promise leads my heart to rest. | 5 ;?; 2 From the discoveries of thy law, | I The j)erfect rules of life I draw : | I Tlese are my study and delight: J 44 PSALM XX. Not honey so invites the taste, Nor gold, that hath the furnace passed. Appears so pleasing to the sight. mf 8 Thy threatenings walie my slumbering eyes, And warn me where my danger lies ; mj) But 't is thy blessed gospel, Lord I That makes my guilty conscience clean. Converts my soul, subdues my sjji, And gives a free, but large, rewai-d. aff 4 Who knows the errors of his thoughts ? My God ! forgive my secret faults, And from presumptuous sins restrain : mf Accept my poOr attempts of ])raise, That I have read thy book of grace. And book of nature, not in vain. 20 PSALM 20, L. M. (r»(/, uuT Defence. \ '"/' 1 "VrOW may the God of power and grace ♦ -L' Attend' his people's humble cry ! { mf Jehovah hears when Israel prays, { And brings deliverance from on high. I m 2 Well he remembers all our sighs, * His love exceeds our best deserts ; ♦ His love accepts the sacrifice * }} Of humble groans, and broken hearts. } 3 Now save us, Lord! from slavish fear, { < Now let our hopes be tirm and strong, { Till thy salvation shall appear, { / And joy and triumph raise the song. PSALM 20, C. M. Trust in God. 20 mp 1 THE Lord unto thy pi'ayer attend 1 In troul^le's darksome hour ; mf The name of Jacob's God defend, And nliield thee by his power. / 2 In thy salvation we '11 rejoice. And triumph in the Lord ; m For, when in prayer he hears thy voice, lie will relief atibrd. " 3 In chariots, and on horses, some For aid and shelter Hee; i PSALMS XXI, XXII. 45 But in thy name, 0 Lord ! -we come, And will remember thee. O Lord ! to us salvation bi'ing ; In ,thee alone we trust; Hear us, O God, our heavenly King ! Thou refuge of tlie just ! PSALM 21, C. M. Ood acknowledircd in national Blessings. , 21 { / 1 TN thee, great God ! Avith songs of praise, { i- Our favored realms rejoice ; \ And, blest with thy salvation, raise I To heaven their cheerful voice. \ off 2 In deep distress, our injured land i Implored thy power to save ; i< For life we prayed ; — thy bounteous hand The timely blessing gave. , m 3 On thee, in want, in woe, or pain, i Our hearts alone rely ; \ Our rights thy mercy will maintain, I AnA all om* wants supply. \ mf 4 Thus, Lord ! thy wondrous power declare, \ And stiU exalt thy fame ; \ ^^'llile we glad songs of praise prepare, I For thine almighty name. 22 PSALM 22, L. M. ChrisCs Sufferings and Einltation. J ^ff •'■ "\[^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ mournful songs record ' ^ The dying sorrows of our Lord ; { Wlien he complained, in tears and blood, I As one foi'saken of his God. 12 The Jews beheld him thus forlorn. And shook their heads and laughed hi scorn ;- mf " He rescued others from the grave ; J Now let him try himself to save." J off 3 They wound his head, his hands, his feet, { Till streams of blood each other meet ; \ By lot his garments they divide, i' And mock the pangs in which he died. < 4 But God, his Father, heard his cry ; f Raised from the dead, he reigns on high ; PSALMS XXII, XXIIl. The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his grace. PSAXM 22, C. M. C/irist''s ■'itiffcriiigs and Victories. I 22 , aff 1 " \[ 0 W, in the hour of deep distress, J -L' My God ! sujiport thy Son, ' When horrors dark my soul oppress, ; Oh I leave me not alone !" \ 2 Thus did our suffering Saviour pray, \ With mighty cries and tears ; \ God heard liim, in that dreadful day, j And chased away his fears. < / 3 Great was the vict'ry of his death, I His throne 's exalted high ; J I And all the kindreds of the earth \ I o Shall worship, — or shall die. ♦ { p 4 The meek and humble soul shall see { I His table richly spread ; | { < And all that seek the Lord shall be, ; } With joys immortal, fed. * , mf b The isles shall know the righteousness , < Of our incarnate God ; \ I f And nations, yet unborn, possess { { Salvation in his blood. J 23 PSALM 23, L. M, Qod, our Shcjilicrd. 1 ll/fV shepherd is the living Lord; ITI Now sliall li- my wants 1)0 well supplied: ' ; His providence and holy word } J Become my safety, and iny guide. f ; 2 In pastures where salvation grows, i I He makes me feed, he makes me r*st; | j dol There living water gently Hows, i ♦ And all the food 's divinelv blest. \ t ' I i — 3 My wandering feet his ways mistake ; } J But he restores my soul to peace, } J And leads me, for his mercy's sake, J J In the fair i)aths of righteousness. 1 < I I mp i Though I v.-alk tiirough the gloomy vale, < { AVliere death and all its terrors are, * ; . i PSALM XXIII. 47 1 i "l/" My heart and hope shall never fail, 1 For God, my shepherd, 's with me there. > 5 Surely the mercies of the Lord I Attend his household, all their days ; 1 There will I dwell to hear his word, \ < To seek his face, and sing his praise. 23 PSALM 23, L. M., 6 Lines. Jehnvah, the Shepherd of his People, \ \ Jol 1 'THE Lord my pasture sliall prepare, | J- And feed me with a shepherd's care; i f i His presence shall my wants supply, \ f And guard me witli a watchful eye ; J My noon-day walks he will attend, ♦ 1 « And all my midnight hours defend. J i 2 "When in the sultry glebe I faint, \ i Or on the tliirsty mountain pant, j > To fertile vales and dewy meads, | 1 My weary, wandering steps he leads; 1 ;>^ Where peacefi;l rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 1 .« 3 Though in a bare and rugged way. Through devious, lonely wilds I stray, 5 Thy presence shall my pains beguile ; < The barren wilderness shall smile. ' '"/ With sudden greens and herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all around. \ V, 4 Though in the jjaths of death I tread, t With gloomy horrors overspread, \ mj My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, 0 Lord ! art with me still ; \ m Thy friendly rod shall give me aid, t 5 And guide me through the dreadful shade. \ j 23 PSALM 23, First Part, C. M. The watchful Shepherd, I dol 1 IfY shepherd will supply my need, -^'-L Jehovah is his name ; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, i 4 Beside the living stream. \ 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, ♦—— When I forsake his Avays ; 5 — ^ 48 PSALM XXIII. j — — « And leads me, for Ms mercy's sake, » In paths of truth and grace. > 3 When I walk through the shades ol death, m Thy presence is uiy stay ; A word of thy supporting breath I mf Drives all my fears away. 4 The sure provisions of my God Attend me, all my days ; Oh ! may thy house be mine abode, < And all my work be praise. m 5 There would I find a settled rest,— While others go and come, — No more a stranger or a guest. But like a child at home. Q q PSALM 23, Second Part, C. M. /^O Oratitude and Hope. /" 1 ITY soul ! triumphant in the Lord, ^^ Proclaim thy joys abrt)ad. And march Avith holy vigor on. Supported by thy God. m" 2 Tln-ough every winding maze of life, His hand has been my guide ; And, in his long-experienced care. My heart shall still confide. 3 His grace, through all the desert flows, An unexhausted stream ; mj' That grace, on Zion's sacred mount, Shall be my endless theme. 4 Beyond the choicest joys of time. Thy courts on earth I love ; y But Oh ! I burn with strong desire To view thy house above. 5 There, joined witli all the shining band, My soul would thee adore ; — A. pillar in thy temple fixed, ■ To be removed no more. ! 23 PSALM 23, First Part, S. M. T/tc good akcpherd^ 1 THE Lord my shepherd is, J- I shall be well supplied : -♦ 4^ PSALM XXIII. 49 \ — ^ ■ , t Since he is mine, and I am his, t What can I want beside ? j dol 2 He leads me to the place, J Where heavenly pasture grows, j Where living waters gently pass, l f And full salvation Hows. < m 3 If e'er I go astray, \ He doth my soul reclaim ; ♦ And guides me hi his own right way, | For his most holy name. \ 4 While he affords his aid, | I cannot yield to fear ; \ Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade, 5 < My shepherd's with me there. J m 5 Amid sm-rounding foes, \ Thou dost my table spread ; | My cup with blessings overflows, < / And joy exalts my head. | 6 The bounties of thy love i Shall crown my foU'wing days ; | Nor fi'om thy house Avill I remove, \ Nor cease to speak thy praise. | Q Q PSALM 23, Second Part, S. M. 1 /^t) The Presence uf Christ. . ' \ 1 TyHILE my Eedeemer 's near, J ' ' My shepherd, and my guide, : I bid farewell to every fear ; < My wants are all supplied. \ dol 2 To ever-fragrant meads, ♦ Where rich abundance grows, { His gracious hand indulgent leads, { And guards my sweet repose. ♦ aff 3 Dear Shepherd ! if I stray, \ My wandering feet restore ; j And guard me vrith thy watchful eye, { And let me rove no more. j 23 PSALM 23, H. M. The faithful Shepherd, 1 MY Shepherd's name is Love — i TUj i^ii- Jehovfll Tnf i-'i- Jehovah, God above ; ^ — I 50 Fa ALU XXIII. dol Where tender herbage grows, And peaceful water Hows, He gently leads, he kindly feeds, > And luUs me then to sweet repose. m 2 If e'er I heedless stray, He shows my feet the way ; Yea, though through dreary glades, > I walk hi dismal shades, nif No harm I fear, for thou art near. Thy faithful statf my progress aids. 3 "When raging foes surround. My comforts still abound ; I breathe a fragrant air, And feed on sweetest fare : Thus in thy fold, when worn and old, I 'U dwell secure beneath thy care. 23 FSALM 23, 78. The heavenly Shepherd, 23 < 1 TO thy pastures, fair and large, dol -»- Heavenly Shepherd 1 lead thy charge ; PSALM 23, Us. I The Care of the goad Shepherd, \ 1 THE Lord is my shepherd, no want shall I know ; | J- I feed in green i)astures, safe-folded I rest ; | > He leadeth my s(jul where the stiU waters How, | mf Restores me when wandering, redeems when | oppressed. \ p 2 Through the valley and shadow of death, though * I stray, _ | m Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear ; j Thy rod shall defend me, thy statf be my stay ; J No harm can befall, with my comforter near. | 3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread ; » With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er ; With perfume and oil thou anointest my head ; Oh ! what shall I ask of thy providence more? mf 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God ! Still follow my steps, till I meet thee above ; I seek— by the path which my forefathers trod, Tlu-ouffh the laud of their sojourn — thy king- dom ot love. PSALM xxiy. 51 And my couch, with tenderest care, { Midst the springing grass prepare. J 2 When I faint with summer's heat, ' Thou shalt guide my weary feet, | To the streams, that, still and slow, | Through the verdant meadows flow. { vif 3 Safe the dreary vale I tread, 5 By the shades of death o'erspread ; | With thy rod and staii" supplied, ' This my guard — and that my guide. { 4 Constant, to my latest end, { Thou my footsteps shalt attend ; \ ^\jid shalt bid thy hallowed dome { Yield me an eternal home. I 24 PSALM 24, First Part, L. M. | Saints dwell in Heaven. i 1 THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, } J- And men and Avorms, and beasts and birds ; ' He raised the building on the seas, { I ■ And gave it for their dwelling-place. * I / 2 But there 's a brighter world on high, — j i Thy palace, Lord ! above the sky : { I Who shall ascend that blest abode, < I And dwell so near his Maker, God ? * I mp 3 He, who abhors, and fears to sin, J i Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean; J I mf Him shall the Lord, the Saviour, bless, j ; And clothe his soul Avith righteousness. J J in 4 These are the men, the pious race, * J Who seek the God of Jacob"-^ face ; J I < They shall enjoy the blissful siglit, ^ { f And dwell in everlasting light. i '( " " I \ O A PSALM 24, Second Part, L. M. i / 1 "DEJOIOE, ye shining worlds on high ! I ll) Behold the King of glory nigh ! \ \ Wlio can this King of glory be ? — • j I The mighty Lord, the Saviour, 's he. i > 2 Ye heavenly gates ! your leaves display, \ I To make the Lord, the Saviour, way ; 5 I Laden with spoils from earth and hell, | ] The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. I .^^ PSALM XXIV. 8 Raised from the dead, he goes before, He opens heaven's eternal door. To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. PSALM 24, Third Part, L. M. C?jrest's Glorification, 1 AUR Lord is risen from the dead, v/ Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The powers of hell are captive led. Dragged to the portals of the sky. f r 24 mf 2 There his triumphal chariot waits. And angels chant the solemn lay : — " Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! Ye everlasting doors ! give way." 3 Loose all your bars of massy light. And wide unfold the radiant scene ; He claims those mansions as his right ; Receive the King of glory in. 4 " Who is the King of glory, who ?" — The Lord, that all our foes o'ercame ; That sin, and death, and hell o'erthrew ; And Jesus is the conquei'or's name. 5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay : — " Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! Ye everlasting doors ! give way." 6 "Who is the King of glory, who ?"— The Lord, of boundless power possessed ; The King of saints and angels too ; God over all, for ever blessed. PSALM 24, C. M. The Abode of Saints. 1 THE earth for ever is the Lord's, J- With Adam's numerous race ; He raised its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who, among the sons of men. May visit thine abode? He that lias hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise, and take The blessings of his grace; PSALM XXIV. 53 This is the lot of those, that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors ; The King of glory 's near. 5 The King of glory ! who can tell The wonders of his might ? He rules the nations ; but to dwell With saints is his delight. 24 PSALM 24, H. M. Christ exalted to the Throne. f 1 p OD is gone up on high, IJ Witli a triumphant noise ; iThe clarions of the sky Proclaim th' angelic Joys : ff Join, all on earth ! rejoice and sing, J Glory ascribe to glory's King. J f 2 God seen in flesh below. For us he reigns above ; Let all the nations know The Saviour's conquering love : ff Join all on earth ! rejoice and sing, Glory ascribe to glory's King. f 3 All power to our great Lord Is by the Father given ; By angel-hosts adored. He reigns supreme in heaven : ff Join, all on earth ! rejoice and sing. Glory ascribe to glory's King. / 4 High on his holy seat. He bears the righteous sway ; 'pm His foes beneath his feet > Shall sink and, die away ; ff Join, all on earth ! rejoice and sinj;, Glory ascribe to glory's King. / 5 Then aU the earth, renewed In righteousness divine, "With all the ho^^ of God, In one great chorus join : : ff Join, all on earth ! rejoice and sing, Glory ascribe to glory's King. ! ; /■' 4^ — \ 54 PSALMS XXIV, XXV. i^A PSALM 24, 7s. /wrx Christ and the Saints in Olory, 1 " IITIDE, ye heavenly gates ! unfold, ' ' Closed no more by death and sin; Lo! the conqnering Lord behold! Let the King of glory in." p" Hark ! th' angelic host inquire, — " Who is he, th' almighty King ?" Hark again ! the answering choir < Thus in strains of triumph sing : — J" 2 " He, whose powerful arm alone j On his foes destruction hurled ; * He, who hath the victory won, i He, who saved a I'uined world ; | He, who God's pure law fulfilled, J Jesus, the incarnate Word ; j He, whose truth with blood was sealed ; } He is heaven's all-glorious Lord." { 7np 3 "Who shall to this blest abode Follow in the Saviour's train?" " They, who in his cleansing blood Wash away each guilty stain ; ?;?y' They, whose daily actions prove Steadfast faith, and holy fear, Fervent zeal, and grateful love ; — They shall dwell for ever here." '"/ i^ /- PSALM 25, First Part, S. M. y^tJ Waiting for Parilim nnd Direction, 1 T" LIFT my soul to God, J- My trust is in his name ; Let not my foes, that seek my blood, Still triumph in my shame. 2 From the first dawning light Till the dark evening rise, For thy salvation, Lord ! I wait With ever-longing eyes. ri2> 3 Remember all thy grace, \ And lead me in thy truth ; \ Forgive the sins of riper days, \ And follies of my youth. I 4 The Lord is just and kind; I The meek shall learn I is ways, psal:n[ XXV. 55 And every humble sinner find { ITie methods of his grace. ' 5 For liis own goodness' sake * He saves my soul from shame ; I He pardons, though my guilt be great, | Through my Redeemer's name. ♦ Q r PSALM 25, Second Part, S. M. | ^tJ Divine Teaching. ♦ m 1 TITHERE shall the man be found, i ' ' That fears t' offend his God, \ That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod ? 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart. The wonders of his covenant show, And all his love impart. 3 Tlie dealings of his hand Ai-e trutli and iiierey still, With such as to his covenant stand, And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease, Before their ^laker's face ; < Their seed shall taste the promises. In their extensive grace. Q A PSALM 25, Third Part, S. M. /^fj Backsliding and Repentance. IXE eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord ; I love to plead his promises, And rest upon his word. (iff 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near ; \Ylien will thy hand release my feet Out of the deadly snare? 3 When shall the sovereign grace Of my forgiving God Restore me, from those dangerous ways. My wandering feet have trod? 4 With every morning's light, My sorrow new begins ; 'M' r 56 PSALMS XXV, XXVI. Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. 6 Oh ! keep my soul from death, - Nor put my hope to shame ; < For I have placed my only trust In mv Eedeemer's name. 25 PSALM 25, Fourth Part, S. M. Pleading for Morcij, 1 TO God, in whom I trust, i J- I lift my heart and voice ; I Oh ! let me not be put to shame, Nor let my foes rejoice. 2 Thy mercies and thy love, O Lord ! recall to mind ; And graciously continue stiU, As thou wast ever, kind. nff 3 Let all my youthful crimes Be blotted out by thee ; < And, Oh ! for thy great goodness' sake, *4 > In mercy think on me. J wi 4 His mercy and his truth The righteous Lord displays. In bringing wandering sinners home. And teaching them his ways. 26 PSALU 26, L. M. Self- Examination. 1 TUDGE me, 0 Lord ! and prove my ways, ^ iVnd try my reins, and try my heart; My faith upon thy promise stays, Nor fi-om thy law my feet depart. 2 Among thy saints will I appear With hands well-washed in innocence; . But, when I stand before thy bar. \ The blood of Christ is my defence. J mf 3 I love thy liabitation, Lord! I The temple where thine honors dwell ; I There shall I hear thy holy word, And there thy works of wonder tell. Let not ray soul be joined, at last. With men of treachery and h\ooA ; PSALM XXVI. 57 Since I my days on earth have passed Among the samts, and near my God. PSALM 26, H. M. Opening a Place of Worship. 2Q f 1 TN sweet exalted strams, J- The Kmg of glory praise ; O'er heaven and earth he reigns, j Through everlasting days ; 5 He, at his will, the world controls, | Sustains, or sinks, the distant poles. J 2 To earth he bends his throne — \ His throne of grace divine ; ♦ Wide is his bounty known, J And wide his glories shine ; \ Fair Salem, still his chosen rest, i Is with his smiles and presence blest. \ 3 Great King of glory ! come, | And, with thy favor crown | This temple as thy dome — This people as thine own : mp Beneath this roof, Oh ! deign to show, How God can dwell with men below. 4 Here may thine ears attend > Thy people's humble cries, fill And grateful praise ascend. All-fragrant, to the skies : Here may thy word melodious sound. And spread celestial joys around. 5 Here may th' attentive throng Imbibe thy truth aud love ; / And converts join the song Of seraphim above ; And willing crowds surround thy board, Witli sacred joy and sweet accord. PSALM 26, 7s. The House of God. 26 1^' 1 OEARCH my heart, my actions prove, O Try my thoughts, as they arise ; For thy kindness and thy love Ever are before my eyes. 58 PSALM XXVII. 2 I have loved the hallowed place, Where thine honor doth abide ; To the temple of thj^ grace, Lord ! my erring footsteps guide. 8 Gather not my soul with those, Who their deeds of blood pm-sue ; Who, thy justice to oppose, Hold the tempting bribe to view. 4 Keep my soul from all offence ; All my supphcations hear ; As I walk in innocence. Let me. Lord I thy mercy share. I Q/y PSALM 27, First Part, C. M. | /^ I The Church, our Delight and Safety, J /" 1 THE Lord of glory is my light, | J- And my salvation too ; i God is my strength, — nor will I fear i What aU my foes can do. I aff 2 One privilege my heart desires, — j Oh ! grant me an abode, I Among the chm'ches of thy saints, — ] J The temples of my God. 1* m 3 There shall I offer my requests, And see thy beauty still ; ShaU hear thy messages of love. And there inquire thy will. * mj) 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, { There may his children hide ; ^ mf God lias a strong pavilion, wl tore i He makes my soul abide. J / 5 Now shall my head be lifted high i* Above my foes around ; And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple soimd. 27 mf PSAXM 27, Second Part, C. M. Prayr/r and Hope. 1 COON as I heard my Father say,— O " Ye children I seek my grace," My lieart replied without delay, — " I '11 seek mv Father's face." .^^ PSALM XXVII. 59 i 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away ; I < God of my life ! I fly to thee, J > In a distressing day. J ;«/ 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear, I > Leave me to want, or die, j m My God would make my life his care, ♦ And all my need supply. i mp 4 My fainting flesh had died with grief, I Had not my soul believed, » To see thy grace provide relief; — ; Nor was my hope deceived. I inf 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints ! { And keep your courage up ; \ f He "11 raise your spirit when it faints, ' And far exceed your hope. 21 PSALM 27, Third Part, C. M. OocTs Sanctuary, a Refuge. m 1 p RANT me within thy courts a place, VX Among thy saints a seat ; For ever to behold thy face, And worship at thy feet ; 2 In th}^ pavilion to abide, "When storms of trouble blow. And in thy tabernacle hide. Secure from every foe. aff 3 Then leave me not when griefs' assail, And earthly comforts flee ; pp When father, mother, kindred fail. My God ! remember me. / 4 Wait on the Lord, with courage wait, My soul ! disdain to fear ; The righteous Judge is at the gate. And thy redemption near. 27 PSAIM 27, 7s. Oid, the Orphan's Hope. (iff I TVTHEN my cries ascend to thee, 'Y Hear, .'rehovah ! from afar; I et thy tender mercies be Still propitious to my prayer. { 60 PSALMS XXVII, XXVIII. I m When thou badest me seek thy face, | { Quickly did my heart reply, j \ Resting on thy word of grace, — | < " Thee I '11 seek, O Lord most high '." aff 2 Should the world deceitful prove, * And no more its help I share, — « Though decayed a mother's love, | Though withth-awn a father's care, — « mf Then Jehovah's guardian eye | Shall my orphan state defend, 5 Shall a parent's place supply, — | He, my guardian, father, friend. j » PSALM 27, 7s and 68, \ Confidence in OoiL ' ♦ \ f 1 ^ OD is my strong salvation, J J vJ What foe have^I to fear? \ In darkness and temptation. 27 28 PSALM 28, L. M. Prayer and Deliverance from Temptation. (iff 1 TO thee, O Lord ! I raise my cries, J- My fervent prayer in mercy hear ; For ruin waits my trembling soul, If thou refuse a gracious ear. 2 While supjiliant toward thy holy hill, I lift my feeble hands to pray, Aflfbrd thy grace, nor drive me stiU With impious hypocrites away. My light, my help is near : \ Though hosts encamp around me, Firm to the tight I stand ; \ What terror can confound me, J With God at my right hand ? | 2 Place on the Lord reliance, j My soul ! with courage wait ; | His truth be thine affiance, J p When faint and desolate : | / His might thy heart shall strengthen, i His love thy joy increase ; ♦ Mercy thy days shall lengthen, 1 > The Lord will give tliee peace. j \ I PSALMS XXVIII, XXIX. 61 l t t f 3 For ever blessed be the Lord, \ Whose mercy hears my mournlul voice ! } My lieart, that trusted m his word, | In his salvation shall rejoice. j m]j 4 Let every saiut, in sore distress, j By faith approach his Saviour God ; | Then grant, O Lord ! thy pard'ning grace, < Aiid feed thy church ^vith heavenly food. 5 Qr^ PSALM 28, C. M. ^O Deliocrance from e»il Companions, \ \ ({f 1 THE giddy world, with flattering tongue, i I J- Had charmed my soul astray ; | i xVnd lured my heedless feet to death, ; < Along the floAvery Avay. ♦ ♦ 2 For me they dug the secret pit, { I And formed the hidden snare ; ♦ I Thoughtless, I followed AAdiere they led, \ I Nor saw destruction near. * I 3 My heart, Avith agonizing prayer, J , Besought the Lord to saA^e ; 5 I Unseen, he seized my trembling hand, | * And brought me from the grave. i » mj' 4 He broke the charm Avhich dreAv my feet | iTo darkness and the dead ; | From lips profane, and tongue impure, | J vi]) With trembling steps I fled. J mf 5 HomeAvard I fleAv to find my God, { And seek his face diA-ine ; \ f Kestored to peace, to hope, to life, \ To Zion's friends and mine. { G }*Iy lips thy Avondrous Avorks shall sing, | My iieart adore thy grace ; » Thenceforth be love my sAveet employ, | And all my pleasure praise. j PSAIM 29, First Part, L, M. storm and Thunder. 29 / 1 pi YE to the Lord, ye sons of fame! vJ GiA-e to the Lord renoAvn and poAver ; Ascribe due honors to his name. And his eternal might adore. 2 The Lord proclaims his poAver aloud, Over the ocean and the land ; 6 i 62 PSALM XXIX. ♦ HLs voice divides tlie watery cloud, I And lightnings blaze at his command. iff 3 He speaks, — and temi)est, hail and wind, I Lay the wide forest bare around ; J < The fearful hart, and frighted hind, I / Leap at the terror of the sound. > 4 To Lebanon he turns his voice, J And lo ! the stately cedars break ; I ff The mountains tremble at the noise, J The valleys roar, the deserts quake. \ \ f 5 The Lord sits sovereign on the Hood ; J I Tlie Thunderer reigns for over king ; \ J But makes his church his blest abode, | lenj Wliere we his awful glories sing. | \ oq PSALM 29, Second Part, L. M. J i^Xj The powerful God. J J 1 Tj^TERNAL God, eternal King, I J-^ Ruler of heaven, and earth beneath ! I From thee our hopes, our comforts spring ; I Tn thee we live, and move, and breathe. \ I 2 Thy word brought forth the flaming sun, i i The changeful moon, the starry host; ! ♦ In thine appointed course they run, | J > Till in the linal ruin lost. S * / 8 At thy command the storm is dumb : t I And to the sea thy power hath said, — > " No further shalt thou dare to come, | And here shall thy proud waves be stayed." I 4 Thy sway is known below, above, \ And full of majesty thy voice ; * And, as it speaks in wrath or love, i The nations tremble or rejoice. | len 5 The final, awful hour is near, J — Time passes on with ceaseless tread, t When opening graves thy voice shall hear, \ And render up the sleeping dead. | mp 6 Oh ! in that great decisive day, | May we be found in Christ, and stand, J < While flaming worlds shall melt aAvay, | Owned and approved at thy right hand. I 29 I 30 PSALMS XXIX, XXX. 63 j PSALM 29, lis. \ Ascriptions of Glory to Ood. J /f" ], p IV E glory to God in the highest; give praise, \ vJ Ye noble ! ye mighty! with joyful accord ; j f All-\vise are his counsels, all perfect his ways ; < In the beauty of holiness worship the Lord. * 2 The voice of the Lord on the ocean is known, J Tlie God of eternity thunders abroad ; ♦ The voice of the Lord, from the depth of his throne, » Is terror and power ; — all natm-e is awed. { 3 At the voice of the Lord, the tall cedars are bowed, { And towers from their base into ruin are hurled ; \ The voice of the Lord, from the dark-bosomed » cloud, ' Dissevers the lightning in flames o'er the world. | > 4 The voice of the Lord, thro' the calm of the wood, \ < Awakens its echoes, strikes light thro' its caves ; J / The Lord sitteth King on the turbulent flood ; \ The winds are his servants, — his servants the \ waves. I 5 The Lord is the strength of his people ; the Lord | Gives health to his cliosen, and peace evermore ; \ Then throng to his temple, his glory record ; { O But Oh ! when he speaketh — in silence adore. \ Q/^ PSALM 30, First Part, L. M. | tJ\J Divine Compassion achnowledgcd. i "WILL extol thee. Lord ! on high ; < At thy command diseases fly ; t Who, but a God, can speak, and save { > From the dai'k borders of the grave? ♦ / 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints ! and ])rove | How large his grace — how kind his love ; ; Let all your powers rejoice, and trace | The wondrous records of his grace. ', 3 His anger but a moment stays ; i His love is life, and length of days ; | p Though grief and tears the night employ, > / The morning star restores the joy. J PSALM 30, Second Part, L. M. j Divine Compassion acknowledged. i 1 "PIRM was ray liealth ; my day was bright; { L And I ]>ro>inner1 't would noVr be night; ' \ 64 PSALM xxxr. Fondly I said within my heart, — " Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depai't." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long ;' Soon as thy face began to hide, > My health was gone, my comforts died. aif 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God ! — " What canst thou profit by my blood? Deep in the dust, can I declare Thy trutli, or sing thy goodness there ? 4 " Hear me, O God of grace !" I said, " And bring me from among the dead :" 5/i Thy word rebuked the pains I felt. Thy pard'ning love removed my guilt. 2) 5 My groans and tears, and forms of woe, < Are turned to joy and praises now ; / I tlu'ou- my sackcloth on the gi-ound. And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame. Shall ne'er be silent of thy name ; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven, For sickness healed, and sins forgiven. 31 PSALM 31, First Part, C. M. Uctiocraiice from Death. \ m 1 TNTO thy hand, 0 God of truth \ i -L My spirit I commit ; i Thou hast redeemed my soul from death, I And saved me from the pit. J 2 " My times are in thy hand," I cried, < > " Though I draw near the dust ;" I 7))f Thou art the refuge where I hide, I The God in whom I trust. i aff 3 Oh ! make thy reconciled face I Upon thy servant shine ; I And save me for thy mercy's sake, { For I 'm entirely thine. * mf 4 TJjy goodness, how divinely free! i How wondrous is thy grace, \ To those who fear thy majesty, I And trust thy promises ! PSALM XXXI. 65 { 5 Oh ! love the Lord, all ye his saints I And sing Ids praises loud ; He "11 bend his eai- to your complaints, And recompense the proud. PSALM 31, Second Part, C. M. Deliverance, from Slander and Reproach, 31 III/ 1 IfY heart rejoices in thy name. J-l My God, my help, my trust I Thou iiast preserved my face from shame, Mine honor from the dust. 2 Hew great deliverance thou hast wrought. Before the sons of men I The lying lips to silence brought, ^Vnd made their boasting vain ! 3 Thy children, from the strife of tongues, Shall thy pavihon hide ; Guard them from infamy and wrongs, { / And crush the sous of pride. 5 m 4 Within thy secret presence, Lord ! I Let me for ever dwell ; ', Xo fenced city, walled and barred, ♦ Secures a saint so well. 31 ^\Y G M 01. PSALM 31, Tliird Part, C. M- Tr:tst in God as a Father, God I my Father ! blissful name I Oh I may I call thee mine ? May I with sweet assurance claim A portion so divine? 2 This only can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly : What harm can ever reach my soul Beneath my Father's eye ? 3 Whate'er thy providence denies, I calmly would resign ; For thou art good, and just, and wise ; Oh I bend my will to thine. 4 Whate'er thy sacred Avill ordains. Oh ! give me strength to bear ; Let me but know my Father reigns. And trust his tender care. <7jf 5 If pain and sickness rend this frame, And life almost depart. I 66 PSALMS XXXI, XXXII. Is not thy mercy still the same, To cheer my drooping heart? G My God ! my Father ! be thy name My solace and my stay ; Oh ! Avilt thou seal my humble claim, i^d drive my fears away ? q -I PSALM 31, 7s. O -l Oodf a Rock and Fortress. m 1 T ORD ! I look for all to thee ; -L^ Thou hast been a rock to me : Still thy wonted aid afford ; Still be near, my sliield, my sword ! I my soul commit to thee, Lord! thy blood has ransomed me. Ill]/ 2 Faint and sinking on my road. Still I cling to thee, my God! Bending 'neath a weight of woes, Harassed by a thousand foes, < Hope still chides my rising fears ; > Joys still mingle with my tears. ?h/ 3 On thy word I take my stand ; All my times are in thy hand ; Make thy face upon me shine ; Take me 'neath thy wings divine : Lord ! thy grace is all my trust ; > Save, Oh ! save thy trembling dust. m i Oh ! wdiat mercies still attend Those who make the Lord their friend ! Sweetly, safely shall they 'bide 'Neath his eye, and at his side : Lord! may this my station be: Seek it, all ye saints! witli me. 32 PSALM 32, First Part, L. M. Pardon and Obedience. lEST is the man, for ever blest, AVhose guilt is pardoned by his God; Whose sins with sorrow are confessed. And covered with his Saviour's blood. 'B'' 2 From guile his heart and lips are free ; His humble joy, his holy fear. ..<» I PSALM xxxn. 67 \ With deep repentance well agree, } 5 And je)in to prove his faith sincere. i \ iif 3 How glorious is that righteousness, ♦ { That hides and cancels all his sins ! # \ While a bright evidence of grace, { Through his whole life, appears ami shines. \ PSALM 32, Second Part, L. M. Confession and Pardon. 32 ajf 1 l^rniLE I keep silence, and conceal ' ' My heavy guilt within my heart, What torments doth my conscience feel ! What agonies of inward smart ! | 2 I spread my sins before the Lord, j And all my secret faults confess ; * Thj gospel speaks a pard'ning word, | Thy Holy Spirit seals the grace. j m 3 For this shall every humble soul j Make swift addresses to thy seat ; | < When floods of huge temptations roll, J > There shall they find a blest retreat. p 4 How safe beneath thy wings I lie, When days grow dark and storms appear I V7p And, when I walk, thy watchful eye — Shall truide me safe from everv snare. 32 ^0' PSALM 32, S. M. Forgiveness of Sins. H ! blessed souls are they. Whose sins are covered o'er ; — Divinely blest, to whom the Lord Imputes their guilt no more. )]ip 2 They mourn their follies past, And keep their hearts with care ; Their lips and lives, without deceit, Shall prove their faith sincere. \ 3 While I concealed my guilt, » I felt the festering Avound ; I TiU I confessed my sins to thee, i ] — And ready pardon found. j 5 4 Let sinners learn to pray, ^ { 5 Let saints keep near the throne; * J 68 PSALM xxxni. Our help, in. times of deep distress, nif Is found in God alone. \ o q PSALM 33, First Part, C. M. O O Works of Creation and Providence. f 1 "DEJOICE, ye righteous! in the Lord; -*-» This work belongs to you ; Sing of his uanie, his ways, his word ; How holy, just, and true ! 2 His mercy, and his righteousness. Let heaven and earth proclaim ; His works of nature and of grace Reveal his wondrous name. 3 His wisdom and almighty word The heavenly arches spread ; And, by the Spirit of the Lord, Their shining hosts were made. 4 He bade the liquid waters flow To their appointed deep ; The flowing seas their limits know, And their own station keep. " 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth ! With fear before him stand : He spake — and nature took its birth, And rests on his command. / C He scorns the angry nations' rage, And breaks their vain designs ; His counsel stands through every age, < And in full glor}- shines. PSALM 33, Second Part, C. M. Creatures vain, and God all-sufficient, 1 T)LEST is the nation, where the Lord -L' Hath fixed his gracious throne ; Where ho reveals his heavenly word, And calls the tribes his own. 2 His eye, with infinite survey. Does the whole world behold ; He formed us all of equal clay. And knows our feeble mould. 3 God is our fear, and God our trust, When plagues or famine spread ; 33 L PSALMS XXXIII, XXXIV. 69 His watchful eye secures the just, Among ten thousand dead. mf i Lord ! let our hearts in thee rejoice, And bless us from thy throne ; For we have made thy word our choice, And trust thy grace alone. 33 1 VE holy souls ! in God rejoice ; 1 Yc ~ ' " " PSALM 33, L. P. M. } Works of Creation and Providence. J 'om* Maker's praise becomes your voice ; | Great is your theme, your songs be new ; j Sing of his name, his word, his ways, » His works of natm-e and of grace ; — j How wise and holy, just and true ! j 2 Justice and truth he ever loves ; \ And the whole earth his goodness proves ; His word the heavenly arches spread ; How wide they shine from north to south! And, by the spirit of his mouth. Were aU the stany armies made. 3 He gathers the wide-tiowing seas, — Those watery treasures know their place, — In the vast store-house of the deep : i He spake — and gave all nature birth ; j And tires and seas, and heaven and earth, J His everlasting orders keep. j Dip 4 Let mortals tremble, and adore 1 A God of such resistless power, ( Nor dare indulge their feeble rage : J Vain are their thouglits, and weak their hands ; | But his eternal counsel stands, J And rules the world from age to age. \ 34 PSALM 34, First Part, L. M. \ OocPs Care of his Saints. i f IT ORD ! I will bless thee all my days ; | Aj Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue ; J My^oul shall glory in thy grace, | While saints rtjoice to hear the song. j 2 Come, magnify the Lord with me ; \ Come, let us all exalt liis name ; \ i 70 PSALM XXXIV. I m I sought th' eternal God, and he ) Has not exposed my hope to shame. { my 3 I told him all my secret grief, — } My secret groaning reached his ears ; I He gave my mward pains relief, I And calmed the tumult of my fears. < 4 To him the poor lift up their eyes, — /' With heavenly joy their faces shine ; A beam of mercy from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine. 5 His holy angels pitch their tents Around the men that serve the Lord : Oh ! fear and love him, all his saints ! Taste of his grace and trust his word. 34 FSALM 34, Second Fart, L. M. Religious Education. 1 /^HILDKEN ! — in years and knowledge young, V Your parents' hope, your parents' joy, — Attend the counsels of my tongue ; Let pious thoughts your uiiuds employ. 2 If you desire a length of days. And peace to crown your mortal state, Eestraiu your feet from impious vvays, Yom* lips from slander and deceit. 3 The eyes of God regard his saints. His ears are open to their cries ; He sets his frowning face against The sons of violence and lies. t p 4 To humble souls and broken hearts, « God, with his grace, is ever nigh ; I < Pardon and hope his love imparts, \ > When men in deep contrition lie. I p 5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans, I Ilis Son redeems their souls from death; I His Spirit heals their broken bones, — i f They in his praise employ theh* breath. 34 1 T 'L 1 H PSALM 34, First Part, C. M, Praise fur eminent Deiicerance, L bless the Lord from day to day ; ow sjood are aU his wavs ! PSALM XXXIV. 71 I Ye humble souls, who love to pray I | Come, help my lips to praise. i 2 Sing, to the honor of his name, j p How a poor sinner cried ; ' Nor was his liope exposed to shaae, J Nor was his suit denied. ♦ a^ 3 I told the Lord my sore distress, ; "With heavy groans and tears ; | He gave my sharpest torments ease, i And silenced all my fears. i mj 4 O sinners ! come and taste his love, | Come, learn his pleasant ways, j And let your own experience prove \ The sweetness of his grace. \ 5 He bids his angels pitch their tents, | Eound wliere his children dwell ; * What ills their lieavenly care prevents, { No earthly tongue can tell. \ 6 Oh ! love the Lord, ye saints of his 1 His eye regards the just : How richly blest their portion is, Who make the Lord their trust ! Q A PSALM 34, Second Part, C. M. O ^ Praise for Jilercies received. f I THEE will I bless, O Lord, my God ! A To thee my voice I 'U raise. For ever spread thy name abroad, And daily sing thy praise. 2 My soul shall glory in the Lord, His wondrous acts proclaim ; Oh ! let us now his love record. And magnify his name. 3 Mine eyes beheld his heavenly light, When I implored his grace ; I saw his glory with delight. And joy beamed o'er my face. m 4 Oh ! taste and see that God is good, Ye, who on him rely ! He shall your souls with heavenly food, And grace and strength, supply. 72 I'SALM XXXIV 34 PSALM 34, Third Part, C. M. Trusting and Praisivg Ood. m 1 THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, < J- In trouble, and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 Of his deliverance I will boast, Till all, who are distressed, From my example comfort take, > And charm their griefs to rest. / 3 Oh ! magnify the Lord with me, "With me exalt his name ; rnj) When in distress to him I called, < He to my rescue came. mf 4 The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just ; Deliverance he alfords to all. Who on his succor trust. 5 Oh ! make but trial of his love ; Experience will decide. How blest are they, and only they, Who in his truth confide. 6 Fear him, ye saints ! and ye will then Have nothing else to fear ; Make ye his service your delight, — He '11 make your wants his care. 34 PSALM 34, 8s. F.vening. \ m 1 TNSPIRER and hearer of prayer, I -I- Thou Shepherd and Guardian of thine I My all to thy covenant care I, sleeping and waking, resign : If thou art my shield and my sun, I The night is no darkness to me ; \ And, fast as my moments roll on. They bring me but nearer to thee. Thy ministering spirits descend. To watch while thy saints are asleep ; By day and by night they attend. The heirs of salvation to keep : r- PSALMS XXXV, XXXVI. 73 / Briglit seraphs, dispatched from the throne, Repair to their stations assigned ; And angels elect are sent down, To guard the redeemed of mankind. I 3 Thy worship no interval knows ; I Their fervor is still on the wing ; J And, while they protect my repose, I They chant to the praise of my King. I I, too, at the season ordained, I Their chorus for ever shall join ; I And love and adore, without end, \ Their faithful Creator, and mine. 35 PSALM 35, 8s, 7s, and 4. Christ exalted over his Foes, \1 0 ! tlie Lord, the mighty Saviour, Quits the grave, the throne to claiTu ; Object of his endless favor, God o'er all exalts his name ; Those who hate him — Clothed with everlasting shame. ff" 2 Shout for joy — ^vith songs of praises, Ye, who in his name delight ! Shout — for God our Saviour raises To his throne in endless might ; 'T is Jehovah — Crowns our Lord, in realms of hght. / 8 God his servant lifts to glory, 5 Bids him all his honors share : f Now, Jehovah ! we adore thee, 5 And thy righteousness declare : \ Endless praises | Shall thy ransomed church prepare. | 36 PSALM 36, L. M. Perfections and Providence of Qod. mf 1 TTIGH in the heavens, eternal God ! AA Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud, That veils or darkens thy designs. 2 For ever firm thy justice stands. As mountains their foundations keep ; 74 PSALM XXXVI. Wise are the -wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 My God ! how excellent thy grace, Whence all our liope, our comfort springs I I > The sons of Adam, in distress, » mf Fly to the shadow of thy wings. J in 4 From the provisions of thy house, I We shall he fed with sweet repast : \ There mercy like a river flows, I And hrings salvation to our taste. I mf 5 Life, like a fount;au, rich and free, I Springs from tlie presence of my Lord ; I And, in thy light, our souls shall see j The glories promised in th}' word. PSAIM 36, C. M. The Presence and Protection of God. 1 36 J 1 A BOVE these heavens' created rounds, i -^ Tliy mercies, Lord ! extend ; j Thy truth out-lives the narrow hoimds, I Where time and nature end. i mf 2 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, i' Though mountains melt away ; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep unfathomed sea. 3 Though all created light decay, } > And death close up our eyes ; i< Thy presence makes eternal day, / Where clouds can never rise. m 4 Safety to man thy goodness brings, J Nor overlooks the beast ; I Beneath the shadow of thy wings, I > Thy children elioose to rest. 36 PSALM 36, S. M. Man sinful, God just. WIIKS man groAvs bold in sin. My heart within me cries, — " He hath no faith of God within, Nor fear before his eyes." lie walks, awhile, concealed In a self-flattering dream ; PSALM XXXVII. 75 1 Till liis dark crimes, at once revealed, { Expose his hateful name. ' 1 3 His heart is false and fonl, \ His words are smooth and fair ; | Wisdom is hanished trem his soul, { And leaves no goodness there. | 1 wy" 4 But there 's a dreadful God, J Though men renounce his fear : { His justice, hid behind the cloud, i Shall one gi-eat day appear. j » 5 His truth transcends the sky, » In heaven his mercies dwell ; \ Deep as the sea his judgments lie, | His anger burns to hell. i 1 6 How excellent his love, \ Whence all our safety springs ! i Oh ! never let my soul remove { From underneath his wings. | 37 PSALM 37, First Part, C. ML Ood^ tlie Guardian of the Pious. i m 1 \rOW let me make the Lord my trust, I ^ And practice all that's good; So shall I dwell among the just, And he '11 provide me food. 2 I to my God my ways commit, And cheerful wait his will ; Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet, Shall my desires fulfill. 1 "'/ 3 Mine innocence shalt thou display. And make thy judgments known, Fair as the light of dawning day, i And glorious as the noon. \ ♦ wp 4 The meek at last the earth possess, j And are the lieirs of heaven ; '. True riches, Avith abundant peace, | To humble souls are given. | 1 37 PSALM 37, Second Part, C. M. | The Safety of the Righteuus. I c 1 AT Y God I the steps of pious men \ ■^'A Arc ordered by thy will; \ 76 PSALMS XXXVII, XXXVIII. ; X Though they should fall, they rise again ; { — Thy hand supports them still. i mf 2 The Lord delights to see their ways ; l Their virtue he approves ; | He '11 ne'er deprive them of his grace, \ Nor leave the men he loves. | m 8 The heavenly heritage is theirs. | Their portion and their home ; | He feeds them now, and makes them heirs i Of blessings long to come. { PSALM 37, Third Part, C. M. The Sinner and the Saint. 37 mf 1 THE haughty sinner I have seen, J- Not fearing man, nor God ; Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green, Spreading his arms abroad. mp 2 And, lo ! he vanished from the ground, Destroyed by hands unseen ; Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf, was found, "Where all that pride had been. Tnf 3 But mark the man of righteousness. His several steps attend : True jjleasm'e runs through all his ways, p And peaceful is his end. X 4 "When sinners fall, the righteous stand, Preserved from every snare ; y They shall possess the promised land. And dwell for ever there. QQ PSALM 38, C. M. tjCj Severe Chastisement deprecated. ^ff 1 A MDST thy wi*ath, remember love, -tx Restore thy servant. Lord ! Nor let a father's chastening prove, Like an avenger's sword. 2 My sins a heavy load appear, ' And o'er my head are gone; The burden, Lord! I cannot bear. Nor e'er the guilt atone. 3 All my desire to thee is known. Thine eye counts every tear ; •*♦ PSALM XXXIX. 77 And every sigh, and every groan, Is noticed by thine ear. 4 But I '11 confess my guUt to thee, And grieve for all my sin ; I '11 mourn how weak my graces be, And beg support divine. 5 My God ! forgive my follies past, And be for ever nigh ; < O Lord of my salvation ! haste, > Before thv servant die. 3.9 PSALM 39, L. BL Brevity of human Life. aff 1 AH ! let me, gracious Lord ! extend v/ My view, to Ufe's approaching end : "What are my days ? — a span, their line ; And what my age, compared with thine 2 Our life advancing to its close, While scarce its earliest dawn it knows, Swift, through an empty shade we run, .iVnd vanity and man are one. 3 God of my fathers I here, as they, I walk, the pilgrim of a day ; A transient guest, thy works admire. And instant to my home retire. 4 Oh ! spare me. Lord ! in mercy, spare, And nature's failing strength repair ; Ere, hfe's short circuit wandered o'er, pp I perish, and am seen no more. PSALM 39, First Part, C. M. Tlie Vanily of Man. 39 7}>p 1 TEACH me the measure of my days, -»- Thou Maker of my frame ! I would survey life's narroAv space. And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we c-' a boast, — An inch or two of time ; Man is but vanity and dust. In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move. Like shadows o'er the plain ! i 78 PSALM XXXIX. inf TLey rage and strive, desire and love, > Bat all the noise is vain. rn 4 Some walk in honor's gaudy show ; Some dig for golden ore ; They toil for heirs they know not who, And straight are seen no more. mp 5 What should I -wish, or wait for then, From creatures, earth, and dust? They make our expectations vain. And disappoint our trust. m 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope. My fond desires recall ; I give ray mortal interest up, '',• mf iVnd make my God my all. "I PSALM 39, Second Part, C. M. Sick-bed Devotion, 39 aff 1 n OD of my life ! look gently down, vT Behold the pains I feel ! But I am dumb before thy throne. Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord ! They come at thy command; I '11 not attempt a murm'ring word. Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, — " Remove thy sharp rebukes ; My strength consumes, my spirit dies. Through thy repeated strokes." 4 Crushed as a moth beneath thy hand. We moulder to the dust ; Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty 's lost. 771 5 1 'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were ; May I be weU-])repared to go, AVhen I the summons hear. 6 But, if my life be spared awhile, Before my last remove, Jm Thy praise shall be my business still, ^ And I '11 declare thy love. '-"> ^ PSALM XXXIX. 79 1 Q Q PSALM 39, S. M. O «7 The Brevity of Life. mp 1 T ()RD ! let me know mine end, — I 1j My days, how brief their date ; I That I may timely comprehend, ^ , How frail my best estate. ♦ 2 My life is but a span, ; Mine age is naught TV'ith thee; ; "What is the highest boast of man J > But dust and vanitj' ? \ I p 3 Dumb at thy feet I lie, \ For thou hast brought me low ; I Remove thy judgments, lest I die; { pp I faint beneatli thy blow. J mp 4 At thy rebuke, the bloom j Of man's vain beauty flies ; J And grief shall, like a moth, consume I AM that dehghts our eyes. I aff 5 Have pity on my fears ; J Hearken to my request ; | # Turn not in silence from my tears, | { But give the mourner rest. \ J 6 Oh ! spare me yet, I pray, j { Awhile my strength restore, i \ Ere I am summoned hence away, | I > And seen on earth no more. t PSALM 39, 7s and 6s. \ Human Frailty. \ \ 39 I m 1 AH ! what is earthly pleasure, \ I V Compared with thy rich grace ? \ i Lord I teach us how to measure j I The remnant of our days, — | { mp How brief is our existence, \ ' How frail a thing is man ; \ I And grant us thine assistance, j This feeble life to scan. \ m 2 How soon the hours of gladness, S That cheer us on our way, I j> Are changed to glootn and sadness, j 5 Or filled with dee]) dismay I \ PSALM XL. J Man, ill his best conditiC'n, I Is vanity and dust ; I Soon past the tieeting vision ; i > He tlien gives up the ghost. i m 3 Earth's treasures quickly leave us, I Its lienors ne'er endure ; 1 Its pleasures but deceive us, J Its hopes are insecure : J 7np But, Lord ! while time so fleeting i Is tilled with many a snare, J My soul on thee is waiting, i mf I 'U trust thy guardian care. ' AC) PSALM 40, First Part, C. M. { ^h\J Deliverance from deep Distress, I m IT WAITED patient for the Lord, - i > A He bowed to hear my cry ; J m He saw me resting on his word, i And brought salvation nigh. 5 mp 2 He raised me from a horrid pit, * Where, mourning, long I lay ; i And from mj' bonds released my feet — i Deep bonds of miry clay. I / 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, { And taught my cheerful tongue, i To praise the v.'onders of his hand, { In a new thankful song. { 4 I '11 spread his works of grace abroad ; * The saints with joy shall hear; { And sinners learn to make my God * Their only hope and fear. } m 5 How many are tliy thoughts of love! I Thy mercies, Lord ! how great ! * mf We have not words, nor hours enough, t Their numbers to repeat. PSALM 40, Second Part, C. M. Incarnation and Atonement of C/trist. BEHOLD ! the blest Eedeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And, at th' appointed time, assumes The body God prepares. Much he revealed his Father's grace, /Vnd much his truth he showed, 40 PSALMS XL, XLL 81 i He preached the way of righteousness, Where great assemblies stood. > 3 His Father's honor touched his heart, p He pitied sinners' cries ; m And, to fulfill a Saviour's part, Was made a sacritice. m 4 No blood of beasts, on altars shed, Could vrash the conscience clean ; mf But the rich sacritice he paid Atones for all our sin. PSALM 40, Third Part, C. M. God's Infinite Love. 40 mf 1 A LOKD ! how infinite thy love ! \J How wondi'ous are thy ways I / Let earth beneath, and heaven above, Combine to sing thy praise. 2 Man in immortal beauty shone. Thy noblest Avork below ; > Too soon by sin made heir alone J) To death and endless woe. / 3 Then — " Lo ! I come," the Saviour said ; Oh ! be his name adored, Who, with his blood, our ransom paid, And life and bhss restored. 41 PSALM 41, L. M. Blessedness of the Jilerciful. m 1 "DLEST is the man, whose heart doth move, p JJ And melt with pity to the poor ; Whose soul, by sympathising love, Feels what his fellow-saints endure. m 2 His heart contrives, for their relief. More good than his own hands can do ; He, in the time of general grief, > Shall find the Lord has pity too. m 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, Wlien drought, and pestilence, and dearth, Ai-ound him multiply then* dead. p 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven ; mf Will save him with a liealing touch. Or take his willing sonl to heaven. 82 PSALM XLII. J A Q PSALM 42, L. M. j ♦ TD/^ Trusting in Ood, in Times of Despondency. \ J mp 1 l\f Y Spirit sinks witliin me, Lord ! j I — I'i- But I will cull tliy name to raind; j , And times of ])ast distress record, | I When I have found my God was kind. j \ 2 Yet will the Lord command his love, | i When I address his throne hy day ; I Nor in the night his grace remove ; — i The night shall hear me sing and pray. * aff 3 I '11 cast myself hefore his feet, \ And sa}' — " My God, my heavenly Rock ! I Why doth thy love so long forget j The soul, that groans beneath thy stroke V J mp 4 I '11 chide my heart that sinks so low : I Why should my soul indulge her grief? \ mf Hope in the Lord and praise him too ; He is my rest, my sure relief. 5 Thy light and truth shall guide me still ; Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, And lead me to thy heavenly hill, f My God, my most exceeding joy! \ AQ PSALM 42, First Part, C. BL J rr/W Desertion and Hope. i* aff 1 "OTITPI earnest longings of the mind, ' ' My God ! to thee I look ; So pants tlie hunted hart to find. And taste, the coolhig brook. < 2 When shall I see thy courts of grace, \ And meet my God again ? \ So long an absence from thy face i My heart endures with pain. \ mp 3 'T is with a mournful pleasure now { I think on ancient days; I Then to thy house did numbers go, J < And all our work Avas praise. j mp 4 But why, my soul ! sunk down so far, Beneath this heavy load ? Why do my thoughts indulge despair, 1: And sin against my God ? mf 5 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand Can all thy woes remove ; PSALM XLII. 83 I / For I shall yet before him stand, 5 And sing restoring love. I A o PSALM 42, Second Part, C. M. i 4fc/^ Thirstinif after Ood. \ mp 1 AS jiants the hart for coohng streams, { -Hl AVlien lieateil in the chase, ♦ < So longs my soul, 0 God ! for thee, i And thy refreshing grace. i* 7)ip 2 For thee, my God, the living God ! My thirsty soul doth pine I 77if Oh ! when shall I behold thy face, J Thou Majesty divine! ' mp 3 I sigli to think of happier days, \ When thou, O Lord ! wast nigh ; { < When every heart was tuned to praise, ♦ And none more blessed than L J ])" 4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? ♦ < Trust God, and thou shalt sing ! / His praise again, and tind liim still I Thy health's eternal spring. * Q PSALM 42, 7s. J "T/^ Prai/er and Hope in Jlffiiction. ' "'i^ 1 TJEARKEX, Lord ! to my complaints, { JJL For my soul within me faints ; { Thee, far off, I call to mind, \ In the land I left behind, { Where the streams of Jordan flow, \ Where the heights of Hermon glow. { > 2 Tempest-tossed, my failing bark { Founders on the ocean dark ; 5 mf Deep to deep around me calls, I With the rush of water-falls ; i > While I plunge to lower caves, 5 p Overwhelmed by all thy waves. I mf 3 Once the morning's earliest light \ Brought thy mercy to my sight. And my wakeful song Avas heard Later than tlie evening-bird ; aff Hast thou all my prayers forgot ? Dost thou scorn, or hear them not ? mp 4 Why, my soul ! art thou perplexed ? AVliv with faithless troubles vexed ? tnf Hope in God, whose saving name Thou shalt joyfully proclaim, When his countenance shall shine, Through the clouds that darken thine. 4q PSALM 43, C. M. O Prayer in JJJjliction. vqy 1 TUDGE me, O God ! and plead my cAuse ^ Against a sinful race ; From vile oppression and deceit, Secure me by thy grace. 2 On thee my steadfast hope depends ; (iff And I am left to mourn? To sink in sorrows, and in vain Implore thy kind return ? m 3 Oh ! send thy light to guide my feet, And bid thy truth appear ; Conduct me to thy holy hill, ^ To taste thy mercies there. < 4 Then to thine altar, O ray God ! My joyful feet shall rise, f And my triumphant songs shall praise The God, who rules the skies. 4 Q PSALM 43, H. M. ~r O Commencement of public Worship. m 1 "VrOW, to thy sacred house, -L' I turn my willing feet, "Where saints, with morning vows, In full assembly meet : mf Thy power divine Shall there be shown, And from thy throne Thy mercy shine. 2 Oh ! send thy light abroad ; Thy truth, A\'ith heavenly ray, ShaU lead my soul to God, And guide my doubtful way; I '11 hear thy word "With faith sincere, And learn to fear / And praise the Lord. ^•***~^ PSiVLMS XLUI, XLIV. IT] m 3 Here reach thy gi'acious hand, \ And all my sorrows heal ; * Here health and strength divine, \ Oh ! make my bosom feel ; * iol Like balmy dew, t t Shall Jesus' voice »/ My heart rejoice, ' ■ And strength renew. > ■ 4 Now in thy holy hUl, 1 Before thine altar, Lord ! . My harp and song shall sound 1 The glories of thy word : \ J 0 God of grace ! : Henceforth to thee, My life shall be f A hymn of praise. < i3 PSALM 43, 7s. Prayer in Distress. i # 1 TUDGE me, Lord ! in righteousness ; fJ Plead for me in my distress ; } \ * 1 Good and merciful thou art ; 1 Bind this bleeding, broken heart ; * \ Cast me not despairing hence ; \ Be thy love my confidence. \ np 2 Send thy light and truth, to guide \ 1 Me, too prone to turn aside, i f On thy holy hill to rest, < In thy courts for ever blest : There to God, my hope, my joy, \ f Praise shall all my powers emj^loy. \ "^P 3 "Why, my soul ! art thou dismayed ? "Why of earth or hell afraid ? t raf Trust in God ; disdain to yield, • "While o'er thee he casts his shield ; , "While his countenance divine J 5 Sheds the light of heaven on thine. J j 44 PSALM 44, C. M. Complaint in Declension ; 1 rti 1 T ORD ! we have heard thy works of old, AJ Thy works of power and grace, "When to our ears our fathers told The wonders of their days : ..«»%*-^ 86 PSALM XLV. 2 How thou didst build thy churches here, And make thy gospel known : < Among them did thine arm appear, / Thy light and glory shone. m 8 In God they boasted all the day ; And, in a cheerful throng, mf Did tliousands meet to jjraise and pray ; And grace was all their song. mp 4 But now our souls are seized with shame ; Confusion fills our face. To hear the enemy blaspheme, And fools reproach thy grace. mf 5 Eedeem us from perpetual shame, Our Saviour and our God ! We plead the honors of thy name, The merits of tliv blood. 45 / PSALM 45, First Part, L. M. The Olory of Christ. 1 \[0W be my heart inspired, to sing -L' The glories of my Saviour King ; Jesus, the Lord, — how heavenly fair His form ! how bright his beauties ar( 2 O'er all the sons of human race, He shines with a superior grace ; clol Love from his lii)s divinely flows, And blessings all his state compose. ff" 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord ! Gird on the terror of thy sword ; In majesty and glory ride, > "With truth and meekness at thy side. / 4 Tliy throne, 0 God ! for ever stands ; Grace is the sceptre in thy hands ; Thy laws and works are just and right; Justice and grace are thy delight. 5 God, thine own God, has richly shed His oil of gladness on thy head ; And, with liis sacred Spirit, blest Ilis iirst-born Son above the rest. PSALM XLV. 87 PSALM 45, Second Part, L. M. Christ and his Church. 45 ???/ 1 THE King of saints, — bow fair his face ! -L Adorned with majesty and grace, He conies, with blessings from above, "* And wins the nations to his love. ♦ 2 At his right hand, our eyes behold The queen, arrayed in purest gold ; The world admires her heavenly dress, Her robe of joy and righteousness. / 8 Oh ! happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies; And all thy sons, a numerous train. Each, like a prince, in glory reign. 4 Let endless honors crown his head; Let every age his praises spread ; While we, with cheerful songs, approve The condescensions of his love. i 45 PSALM 45, C. M. Christ and his glorious Reign. '11 'LL speak the honors of my King, — \ His form divinely fair ; i None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. dol 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is shed ; Thy God, with blessings infinite, ilath crowned thy sacred head. / 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince I Ride with majestic sway ; Thy terror slxall strike through thy foes, And make the world obey. 4 Thy throne, O God ! for ever stands ; | Thy word of gi'ace shall prove mp A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, To rule the saints by love. m 5 Justice and truth attend thee stilU But mercy is thy choice ; < And God, thy God, thy soul shall fill "With most peculiar joys. PSALM XLV. 4 yr PSALM 45, S. M. 4tc/ T/ie Glory of Christ. dol 1 IVTY Saviour and iny King ! -L'-*- Thy beauties are divine ; Thy lips "vvith blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. \ f 2 Now make thy glory known ; I Gird on thy dreadful sword, ♦ And ride, in majesty, to spread I The conquests of thy word. I 3 Strike through thy stubborn foes, / mp Or melt their hearts t' obey ; I " While justice, meekness, grace, and truth, \ f Attend thy glorious way. ♦ 4 Thy laws, 0 God ! are right ; \ Thy throne shall ever stand, ♦ And thy victorious gospel prove J A sceptre in thy hand. A p- PSALM 45, H. M. ~rt/ Christ, tlic triumphant King. f" 1 p IRD on thy conquering sword, '» f" 1 P 1^1^^ 0^ thy conquermg sword, i !U Ascend thy shining car ; ft , And march, almighty Lord! » * To watre thv holv war : . » u To wage thy holy war : Before his wheels. In glad surprise. Ye valleys ! rise, "p And sink, ye hills ! mf 2 Before thine awful face Millions of foes shall fall. The captives of thy grace, — That grace which conquers all : f The world shall know, Great King of kings ! What wondrous things Thine arm can do. m 3 Here to my waiting soul, Bend thy triumphant way ; Here every fear control, f And all thy power display : PS^NXM XLVI. 89 1 My heart, thy throne, Blest Jesus ! see, len Submits to thee — To tliee alone. 46 G' PSALM 46, First Part, L. M. j Churches Safety amidst Desolations. } * I^OD is the refuge of his saints, * When storms of sharp distress invade ; j Ere we can offer our complaints, i Behold him present with liis aid. } i f 2 Let mountains from their seats he hurled, J ♦ Down to the deep and buried there ; < \ Convulsions shake the solid world ; | I Our faith shall never yield to fear. | { do\ 3 There is a stream, whose gentle flow \ \ Supplies the citj' of our God ; ♦ S Life, love, and joy still gliding through, J \ And watering our divine abode. ♦ \ > ; 4 That sacred stream, — thy holy word, — 5 I Oiu- grief allays, our fears controls : j { Sweet peace thy promises afford, * I And give new strength to fiiinting souls. } ; mf 5 Zion enjoys her monarch's love. \ I Secure against a threatening hour ; j { / Nor can her firm foundations move, \ \ Built on his truth, and armed with power. { t t \ A r* PSALM 46, Second Part, L. M. j { T^ \j God rcig7is in Zion. ' \ f" 1 r ET Zion in her King rejoice, { i -Lj Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise : | » He utters his almighty voice, — ♦ !> The nations melt, — the tumult dies. \ t m 2 From sea to sea, through all the shore?, ; , He makes the noise of battle cease ; J I < When from on high his thunder roars, j I > He awes the trembling world to peace. J \ f 3 '"Be still — and learn that I am God ; » # mf I '11 be exalted o'er the lands ; \ i T will be known and feared abroad ; ( i But still rav throne in Zion stands." J 90 PSALM XLVI. / t 0 Lord of liost?, almighty King ! While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure, and sing Defiance to the gates of hell. 46 PSALM 46, Third Part, L. M. Tht Refuge and Defence of the Saints. mf J 1 f^ OD is our refuge and defence, VJ In trouhle our unfailing aid ; Secm-e in liis omnipotence, What foe can make our souls afraid ? 2 Yea, though the earth's foundations rock, And mountains down the guh" be hurled. His people smile amid the shock ; They look beyond this transient world. mp mf 3 There is a river pure and bright, Whose streams make glad the heavenly plains, Wliere, in eternity of hght, The city of our God remains. \ f \ > 4 Built by the word of his command, With his unclouded presence blest. Firm as his throne the bulwarks stand ; There is our home, our hope, our rest. 5 Thither let fervent faith aspire ; Our treasure and our heart be there ; Oh ! for a seraph's wing of fire ! No ; — for the mightier wings of prayer. 6 We reach at once tliat last retreat, And ranged among the ransomed throng, Fall with the elders at his feet, AYhose name alone inspires their song. \ 46 PSALM 46, C. M. Ood, an unfailing- Refuge- \ m \ < f 1 pOD is our refuge, tried and proved, vT Anaid a stormy world ; We will not fear though earth be moved. And hills in ocean hui-led. >^-.»^~^ 2 The waves may roar, the mountains shake. Our comforts shall not cease ; The Lord his saints Avill not foi'sake ; TJic Lord will give us peace. PSxVLMS XL VI, XL VII. Q1 dol 3 A gentle stream of hope and love To us shall ever flow ; It issues from his throne above ; mf It cheers his church below. f 4 "When earth and hell against us came, He spake and quelled their powers : The Lord of hosts is still the same ; The God of grace is ours. A n PSALM 46, 7s. and 6s. Peculiar. 4eiO The River and the City of Ood. mf 1 17R0M the throne of God there springs -T A pure, a crystal stream ; Life and peace and joy it brings To liis Jerusalem : Elvers of refreshing grace Through the sacred city flow, Watering all the hallowed place, Where God resides below. 2 God, most merciful, most high, Doth in his Zion dwell : < Kept by him, her towers defy / The strength of earth and hell : m Guardian of the chosen race, Jesus doth his church defend : Saves them bj' his kindly grace. And saves tliem to the end. 47 PSALM 47, L. M. Praise to Christ, the King. f 1 TESUS, the Lord, ascends on high ; t/ He reigns in glory o'er the sky : Let all the earth its oflierings bring, Exalt his name, proclaim him King. 2 Wide, through the world, he spreads his swaj", And bids the heathen lands obey. His church, with ■willing oflerings, greet, f And bend submissive at her feet. mf 3 His reign the heathen lands shall own ; His holiness secures his throne : And earthly princes gather round, < Where Christ, the mighty God, is found. f 4 Princes by him their power extend, Earth's mightiest kings to Jesus bend; 92 PSALM XLVII. i 1 47 He bids them rule, he bids them die,- Hiraself 1/01- all exalted liio-h. PSALM 47, First Part, C. M. The Jiscension and Reign of Christ. f" 1 AH! for a shout of sacred joy V/ To God, the sovereign King ; Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high ; His 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 hi>s honor sing ; — O'er all the earth he reigns. len 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound ; m 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 ; mf But now he calls the world his own ; The heathen taste his grace. 47 PSALM 47, Second Part, C. M. Christ., the King-. \ f" 1 "CXTOL the Lord, the Lord most high, t -L^ King over all tlie earth ; j Exalt his triumph to the sky, \ In songs of sacred mirth. Iff 2 God is gone up with loud acclaim, { And trumpets' tuneful voice ; i Sing praise, sing praises to his name, \ Sing praises, and rejoice. Sing ])raises to our God ; sing jiraise To every creature's King : His wondrous works, his glorious way«, All tongues ! all kindred ! sing. if 4 God sits upon his holy tlirone, i God o'er the heathen -eigns ; | I I 1! — <^ PSALMS XLVII, XLVIII. 93 His truth through all the world is known, — That truth his throne sustains. mf 5 Princes around his footstool throng, Kings in the dust adore ; 5 / Earth and her shields to God belong ; — i Sing praises evermore. * 4ry PSALM 47, Third Part, C. M. j TT I Christ triumphant. t f 1 4 RISE, ye people ! and adore, — | •^ Exidting strike the chord ; \ Let all the earth, from shore to shore, ♦ Confess th' almighty Lord. \ ff 2 Glad shouts aloud, wide echoing round, < Th' ascending God proclaim ; | Th' angelic choir respond the sound, \ And shake creation's frame. j / 3 They sing of death and hell o'erthrown J In that triumphant hour ; j And God exalts his conquering Son \ To his right hand of power. j ff' 4- Oh ! shout, ye people ! and adore, — \ Exulting strike the chord : j Let aU the eartli, from shore to shore, * Confess th' almighty Lord. s PSALM 48, First Part, S. M. I Safety of the Church. J wf 1 n REAT is the Lord our God, 1 vJ And let his praise be great ; \ He makes his churches his abode, { His most delightful seat. ♦ 2 In Zion God is known, — { A refuge in distress ; \ J How bright has his salvation shone, \ Through all her palaces ! i m 3 When kings against her joined, | iVnd saw the Lord was there ; \ J In wild confusion of the mind, | They tied with hasty fear. \ m 4 Oft have our fathers told, | Our eyes have often seen, > 48 94 PSALM XLVIII. J How well our God secures the fold, Where his own sheep havj been. mp 5 In every new distress, We '11 to his house repair ; mf We '11 think upon his wondrous grace^ And seek deliverance there. 48 / PSALM 48, Second Part, S. M. Gospel Worship and Order. 1 T?AR as thy name is known, J- The Avorld declares thy praise ; I Thy saints, O Lord ! before thy throne, * Their sonns of honor raise. i 2 With joy let Judah stand I On Zion's chosen hill, } Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, * And counsels of thy will. \ m 3 Let strangers walk around I The city where we dwell ; j Compass and view thy holy ground, I And mark the building well ; — *» 4 The order of thy house, i The worship of thy court, * The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, I And make a fair report. < 5 How decent and how wise ! J inf How glorious to behold ! i Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, 5 And rites adorned Avith gold. J m 6 The God we worship now \ Will guide us till we die ; { < Will be our God while here below, I / And ours above the sky. PSALM 48, lis and Ss. The Beauty and Strength of Zion. 48 : "l/" 1 AH ! great is Jehovah, and great be his praise. i v/ In tlie city of God he is King ; i J Proclaim ye his triumphs in jubilant lays , } ; On the mount of his holiness sing. I 2 The joy of the earth, from her beautiful height. Is Zion's impregnable hill ; ^4 PSALMS XLIX, L. 95 I The Lord in her temple still taketh delight, God reigns in her palaces still. 3 Let the daughters of Judah he glad for thy love, The mountain of Zion rejoice; For thou wilt establisli her seat from above, Wilt make her the throne of thy choice. 4 Go, walk about Zion, and measure the length, Her walks and her bulwarks, mark well ; Contemplate her palaces, glorious in strength, Her towers and her pinnacles tell. 5 Then say to your children — " Our refuge is tried, This God is our God to the end ; His people for ever his counsels shall guide, His arm shall for ever defend." PSALM 49, C. M. Death and the Resurrection, 49 m2J 1 VjE soJi^ <^f pride ! that hate the just, J- And trample on the poor, "When death has brought you down to dust, Your pomp shall rise no more. mf 2 The last great day shall change the scene ; When will that hour appear ? When shall the just revive, and reign O'er all that scorned them here ? m 3 God will my naked soul receive. Called from the world away. And break the prison of the grave, To raise my mouldering clay. mf 4 Heaven is my everlasting home ; Th' inheritance is sure ; Let men of pride their rage resume, But I '11 renine no more. 50 PSALM 50, C. M. I The last Judgment, ' 1 'pHE Lord, the judge, before his throne, j J- Bids the whole earth draw nigh ; 1 The nations near the rising sun, ♦ And near the western sky. j 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, — { " Judgment Avill ne'er begin;" i No more abuse his long delay, | To impudence and sin. } 96 PSALM L. / 3 Throned on a cloud, oui- God shall come; Bright flames prepare his way ; ff Thunder and darkness, lire and storm, Lead on the dreadl'ul day. / 4 Heaven from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come, And &artli and liell shall know, and fear — His justice and their doom, mip 5 " But gather all my saints," he cries, " Who made their peace A\ath God, By the Redeemer's sacritice. And sealed it with his blood. mf 6 " Their faith and works, brought forth to light, I . Shall make the world confess, \ My sentence of reward is right ; And heaven adore my grace." ! f PSAIM 50, 8s, 7s, and 4. Gorf, the final Judge. 50 f 1 T 0 ! the might}- God appearing, -L^ From on high Jehovah speaks ! Eastern lands the summons hearing. O'er the Avest his thunder breaks : Earth beholds him : Universal nature shakes. 2 Zion, all its light unfolding, God in glor^r shall display : Lo ! he comes, — nor silence holding, Fire and clouds prepare his way; Tempests round him Hasten on the dreadful day. 3 To the heavens his voice ascending. To the earth beneath he cries : — " Souls immortal now descending, Let the sleeping dust arise ! Eise to judgment ; Let my throne adorn the skies. 4 " Gather first my saints around me. Those who to my covenant stood ; mp Those who Immbly sought and found me, Through tlie dying Saviour's blood : / Blest Redeemer ! mp Dearest sacrifice to God!" r PSALM LI. 97 1 /■ 5 Now the heavens on high adore him, And his rii>-hteousness declare : Sinners }>erish from before him, But his saints liis mercies share : Just Iiis judgment I len God, himself the judge, is there. PSALM 51, First Part, L. M. ^ Penitent pleading for Pardon. \ 51 I aff 1 OHOW pity, Lord! 0 Lord I forgive; I O Let a repenting rebel live ; } Are not thy mercies large and free ? \ May not a sinner trust in thee ? \ 2 Oh ! wash my soul from every sin, \ And make my guilty conscience clean ; I Here on my heart the burden lies, J And past offences pain mine eyes. { 3 My lips Avith shame my sins confess, { Against thy lav>% against thy grace : I Lord ! should thy judgment grow severe, 1 I am condemned, but thou art clear. i 4 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, I I must pronounce thee just in death ; I And, if my soul were sent to hell, I Thy righteous law approves it Avell. } 5 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord ! } Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, { "Would liglat on some sweet promise there, I Some sure support against despair. 51 PSALM 61. Second Part, L. M. \ A'ative and Total DepraEity, J p IT ORD ! I am vile, conceived in sin, J -L' And born unholy and unclean ; t Sprung from the man whose guilty fall J Corrupts the race, and taints us all. \ aff' 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, i The seeds of sin grow up for death ; i Thy law demands a perfect heart, i But we 're defiled in every part. I 3 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, \ ^ov liyssop-brancli, nor sprinkling priest, ♦ ]Sr-)r running brook, nor flood, nor sea, j Can wash the dismal stain away. ♦ ,« 9 98 FSALM LI. J mp 4 Jesus, my God ! thy blood alone I Hath power sufficient iv atone ; { Thy blood can make me white as snow ; J No Jewish types could cleanse me so. { aff 5 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, j Nor flesh nor soul, hath rest or ease ; \ Lord ! let me hear thy pard'ning voice, I < And make my broken heart rejoice. I /r 1 PSALM 51, Tliird Part, L. M. < *-/ J. Tlie Backslider's Supplication. i ^ff 1 A THOU, that hearest when sinners cry ! \ V/ Though all my crimes before thee lie, } Behold them not with angry look, * But blot their mem'ry from thy book. J 2 Create my nature pure within, i And form my soul averse to sin ; \ Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, \ Nor hide thy presence from my heart. i 3 1 cannot live without thy light, j Cast out and banished from thy sight : I < Thy holy joys, ray God! restore, j > And guard me, that I fall no more. I aff 4 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, Lord ! I His help and comfort still aftord ; J And let a wretch come near thy throne, I To plead the merits of thy Son. PSALM 61, Fourth Part, L, M. Returning to Ood. 51 aff 1 A BROICEN heart, my God ! my King ! -tx Is all the sacrifice I bring ; The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice. 2 My soul lies humbled in the dust. And owns thy dreadful sentence just; Look do^vn, O Lord ! with ])itying eye, And save the soul condemned to die. 3 Then will I teach the world thy ways ; Sinners shall learn thy sovereign grace : I '11 lead them to my Saviour's blood, < And they shall praise the pard'ning God. 51 off < 51 atr < f PSALM LI. 4 Oh ! may thy love inspire my tongue ; Salvation shall be all my song ; And all my powers sli all join to bkss The Lord, my strength, and righteousness. PSALM 51, First Part, C. M. Sin confessed and Pardoned. 1 T ORD ! I would spread my sore distress, -L' And guilt, before thine eyes ; Against thy laws, against thy grace, IJow high my crimes arise ! 2 Cleanse me, O Lord ! and cheer my sonl With thy forgiving love : Oh ! make ray broken spirit whole, And bid my pains remove. 3 Let not thy Spirit quite depart. Nor drive me from thy face ; Create anew my vicious heart. And till it with thy grace. 4 Then will I make thy mercy known, Before the sons of men ; Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again. PSAIM 51, Second Part, C. M. Repentance and Faith in Christ. 1 A GOD of mercy ! hear my call, Vy My load of guilt remove ; Break down this separating wall, That bars me from thy love. 2 Give me the presence of thy grace ; Then vaj rejoicing tongue Shall speak aloud thy righteousness, And make thy praise my song. 3 No blood of goats, nor heifer slain. For sin could e'er atone : The death of Christ shall still remain Sufficient and alone. 4 A soul, oppressed with sin's desert, My God will ne'er despise ; An humble groan, a broken heart, Is our best sacrifice. ^ 99 "^ 51 \ 100 PSALMS LI, m, LIIL 1 J J { ♦ PSALM 51, S. M. j The acceptable Sacrifice. 1 I m 1 "VrO offering God requires, j I -i-' Nor victims please his eye ; J ♦ < Else should his altars blaze with fires, { i > And flocks and herds should die. \ i» p 3 The humble, contrite breast, } The spirit's broken sighs, J mp Are gifts on which liis love can rest, } J Nor will the Lord despise. | i in 3 Thy mercies from above, • | I To Zion, Lord ! extend ; { I mp Built by thy power, and watched by love, j ♦ Now let her walls ascend. J I 4- Well-pleased, thou then shalt see | iller prayers and praise arise ; j Presented at the throne to thee, \ Through Christ, our sacrifice. | { p-Q PSALM 52, CM. \ { O/O The Righteous and the IVicked. \ \ m 1 TITHY should the mighty make their boast, } I '' And heavenly grace despise? | 5 In their own arm they put their trust, j ♦ And fill their mouth with lies. ♦ \ f 2 Our God in vengeance shall destroy, | } And drive them from his face ; \ iNo more shall they his cliurcli annoy, ♦ Nor find on earth a place. { , mf 3 But, like a cultured olive-grove, ; J Dressed in immortal green, j *, Thy children, blooming in thy love, J Amid thy com-ts are seen. I / 4 On thine eternal grace, O Lord ! { Thy saints shall rest secure. I And all, who trust thy holj'' word, { Shall find salvation sure. { /rq PSALM 53, CM. I O O The foes of Zion. k RE all ii Who all the foes of Zion fools, thus devour her saints? PSALMS LIV, LV. 101 j Do they not know her Saviour rules, < And pities her complaints ? l m 2 la vain the sons of Satan boast ( Of armies in array ; ?«/ Wlien God has first despised their host, They fall an easy prey. m 3 Oh ! for a word from Ziou's King, Her captives to restore : / Jacob with all his tribes shall sing, | mp And Judah weep no more. « 54 PSALM 54, S. P. M. Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies, { VI 1 IVT Y God ! preserve my soul ; J I 1*1 Oh ! make my spirit whole ; { ♦ To save me, let thy strength appear ; { i Strangers my path surround ; * I Their pride and rage confound; I i mf And bring thy great salvation near. * { m 2 Those, who against me rise, { i Are aliens from the skies ; # { They hate thy church and kingdom, Lord ! { ' They mock thy fearful name ; 5 ' They glory in their shame ; ; J Nor heed the wonders of thy word. } » raf " But, O thou King divine ! ♦ 5 My chosen friends are thine ; { \ The men that still my soul sustain ; | I mp Wilt thou my foes subdue, t i Create their hearts anew, ( p And snatch them from eternal pain ? { ^ mf 4 Escaped from every woe, \ I Oh ! grant me, here below, \ I To praise thy name with those I love ; \ I / x\nd when, beyond the skies, * I Our souls unbodied rise, { 5 L^nite us in the realms above. \ r e PSALM 65, C. M. » t^ty Goti, ow Ref-age. J "if ^ C\ GOD, my refuge I hear my cries, \ ^-' Behold my flowing tears ; ; 102 PSALM LV. 1 1 For earth and hell my hurt devise, I And triumph in my fears. I dol 2 Oh ! were I like a feathered dove, { And innocence had wings, i aff I 'd fly, and make a long remove, J From all these restless tilings. { 3 Let me to some wild desert go, J And find a peaceful home, 1 Where storms of malice never blow, ♦ Temptations never come. { m 4 By morning light I 'II seek his face, I At noon repeat my cry ; { The night shall hear me ask his grace, { Nor will he long deny. { mf 5 God shall preserve my soul fi'om fear, ♦ Or shield me when afraid ; \ Ten thousand angels must appear I K he commands their aid. \ vvp 6 I cast my burdens on the Lord, — { The Lord sustains them all ; mf My courage rests upon his Avord, — That saints shall never fiill. ;r /r PSALM 55, S. M. «-/»-/ Daily Devotion. m 1 r ET sinners take their course, -L' And choose the road to death : I mf But, in the worsliip of my God, J I '11 spend my daily breath. 5 m 2 My thoughts address his throne, ♦ When morning brings the light, I I seek his blessing every noon, J And pay my vows at night. J aff 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, { O my eternal God! J While sinners perish in surprise, J Beneath thine angry rod. i 4 Because they dwell at ease, I And no sad changes feel, I They neither fear, nor trust thy name, -. t ^or learn to do thy will. " • ; PSALMS LV, LVI. 103 j m 5 But I, with all my cares, { Will lean upon the Lord ; i I '11 CAst my burden on his arm, j And rest upon his word. / mf 6 His arm shall well sustain { The children of his love : { The ground, on Avhich their safety stands, J No earthly power can move. j p- r PSALM 55, 7s. I *J t/ Encouragement for the Weak. * mp 1 piVST thy burden on the Lord, \ Vj Only lean upon his word ; { Thou wilt soon have cause to bless \ His unchanging faithfulness. J 2 He sustains thee by his hand, \ He enables thee to stand ; { Those, whom Jesus once hath loved, \ From his grace are never moved. { mf 3 Heaven and earth may pass away, * God's free grace shall not decay ; j He hath promised to fulfill | All the pleasure of his will. \ 4 Jesus ! guardian of thy flock, » Be thyself our constant rock ; { < Make us, by thy powerful hand, j /■ Firm as Zion's mountain stand. { bQ PSALM 56, C. M. dod in the midst of Enemies. aff 1 A THOU! whose justice reigns on high, \J And makes th' oppressor cease, { Behold how envious sinners try i To vex, and break my peace ! I mf 2 In God, most holy, just and true, \ I have reposed my trust ; ; "Sov will I fear what flesh can do, — * The oftspring of the dust. I ni 3 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord I 5 < Thou shalt receive my praise ; I /' I '11 sing, — " How faithful is thy word I 5 How righteous all thv wavs f" \ 104 PSALM LVII. i t 5 i m 4 Thou hast secured my soul from death , | { Oh ! set thy servant free, ♦ / That heart and hand, and hfe and breath, J May be employed for thee. \ cty PSALM 57, First Part, L. M. t fj I Praise for Protection, Grace and Truth, J mf 1 MY God ! in whom are all the springs { 111 Of boundless love and grace unknown, i mp Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, i Till the dark cloud be over-blown. ♦ mf 2 Up to the heavens I send my cry, 1 The Lord will my desires perform ; ♦ He sends his angels from the sky, { And saves me from the threatening storm. ♦ i 3 My heart is fixed ; my song shall raise ♦ Immortal honors to thy name ; i f Awake, my tongue ! to sound his praise, — { My tongue, the glory of my frame. » ♦ 4 High o'er the earth his mercy reigns, ♦ And readies to the utmost sky ; { His truth to endless years remains, ♦ > When lower worlds dissolve and die. \ f 5 Be thou exalted, 0 my God ! } Above the heavens where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad. And land to land thv wonders tell. 57 PSALM 57, Second Part, L. M. Praise to the Eternal King. f 1 PTERNAL God, celestial King ! t -L^ Exalted be thy glorious name ; j \ Let hosts in heaven thy praises sing, i i And saints on earth thy love proclaim. » i mf 2 My heart is fixed on thee, my God ! \ \ I rest my hope on thee alone ; | { I'll spread thy sacred truths abroad, j / To all mankind thy love make known i \ f" 3 Awake, my tongue ! awake, my lyi-e ! \ \ "With morning's earliest dawn arise ; \ \ To songs of joy my soul inspire, | i ff And swell your music to the skies. » PSALMS LVIII, LIX. 105 f 4 With those who in thy grace abound, To thee I '11 raise my thankful voice ; While every land, the earth around, Shall hear, and in thy name rejoice. 58 FSALM 68, L. P. M. Warning to Magistrates. Ill 1 JUDGES ! who rule the world by laws, fJ Will ye despise the righteous cause, p When one oppressed before you stands ? mf Dare ye condemn the righteous poor. And let rich sinners 'scape secure, While gold and greatness bribe your hands ? 2 Have ye forgot, or never knew. That God will judge the judges too ? High in the heavens his justice reigns ; Yet ye invade the rights of God, And send your bold decrees abroad. To bind the conscience in your chains. /' 8 When once he thunders from the sky, Your grandeur melts, your titles die, > Your power is crumbled to the dust : < As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping tempest tiies, > Your hopes shall be for ever lost. / 4 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to saints afford ; And all that hear shall join and say, — " Sure there 's a God that rules on high, > A God tliat hears his children cry, < And will their sufferings well repay." PSALM 59, S. P. M. ** Miserable End of the Wicked, "'/ 1 'WBGEjST God in ^vrath shall come, ' ' To tell the sinner's doom, IJ What anguish shall the wicked tear ! iu The men that slight his name. That boast of sin and shame, No more shall ask — " What God can heai ?" 2 Thou hearest. omniscient Lord 1 Each curse, and idle word. Of men who scoff with lips profane ; 59 106 PSALMS LX, LXI. < ^ And, when the hand of death J Shall stop their impious breath, > Their souls shall seek for peace in vain. aff 3 Oil ! how Avill sinners need An advocate to plead, Accepted at tiiine awful tlirone ! How, in that solemn hour, < Would faith's transcendent power Outweigh all things beneath the sun I f . 4 Yet save their souls, O Lord ! Subdue them by tliy word. Though all their powers oppose thy reign ; mf Now may thy foes submit, \ \ And bow beneath thy feet, \ Nor let them read thy wrath in vain. nr\ PSALM 60, 7s. \J \) Judgments deprecated. aff 1 WHY, O God ! thy people spurn ? ' ' Why permit thy wrath to burn? God of mercy ! turn once more. All our broken hearts restore. 2 Thou hast made our land to quake, — Heal the breaches thou dost make ; Bitter is the cup we drink, — Suffer not our souls to sink. vif 3 Be thy banner now unfurled. Show thy truth to all the world ; < Save us. Lord ! we cry to thee, Lift thine arm — thy chosen free. mp 4 Give us now relief from pain, — Human aid is all in vain : < We, through God, shall yet prevail, He will help, when foes assail. /. 1 PSALM 61, C. M. U X Ood, a Refuge in Trouble. f 1 TT '^^I-' • gi'acious source of every good, J-1 Our Saviour and defence ! Thou art .our glory, and our shield, Our help and confidence. » » J r i PS^VLMS LXI, Lxn. 107 mp 2 Wlien anxious fears disturb the breast, When tlireatening foes are nigh, To thee we pour our deep complaint, To thee for succor tly. 3 Jesus ! our Lord, our only hope, Before thy throne we bow ; 7nf Thou art our strength, and thou the rock Whence living waters flow. FSALM 61, S. M. Safety in Ood. Gl aff' 1 TX7HE5T, overwhelmed with grief, ' ' My heart within me dies; Helpless, and far from all relief, To heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 Oh ! lead me to the rock, That 's liigh above my head ; And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and ray shade. 3 Within thy presence. Lord ! < For ever I '11 abide ; mf Thou art the tower of my defence, > The refuge where I hide. mf 4 Thou givest me the lot Of those that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward, I shall possess the same. 62 PSALM 62, L. M. Ood alone worthy of Confidence, aff 1 \rY spirit looks to God alone ; 1*1 My rock and refuge is his throne ; In all mj' fears, in all my straits, My soul on his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints ! in all your ways, Pour out your hearts before his face ; When lielpers fail, and foes invade, mf God is our all-sufficient aid. m 3 False are the men of high degree, The baser sort are vanity ; Laid in the balance, both appear | Light as a puft" of empty air. | n 108 PSALM LXIII. 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, Nor set your lieart on glittering dust ; Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke, And not believe what God has spoke ? 5 Once has his awful voice declared. Once and again my ears have heard, — f " All power is his eternal due ; He must be feared and trusted too." nif 6 For sovereign power reigns not alone ; Grace is a partner of the throne : f Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord ! Shall well divide our last reward. r* Q PSALM 63, First Part, L. M. 5 0 ij ./] /option. \ mp 1 n REAT God ! indulge my humble claim, vJ Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; mf The glories, that compose thy name. Stand all engaged to make me blest. 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise I Thou art my Father, and my God ; mp And I am thine, by sacred ties. — Thy son, thy servant, bought with blood. mf 8 With early feet I love t' appear Among thy saints, and seek thy face ; | Oft have I seen thy glory there, I And felt the power of sovereign grace. | / 4 I 'U lift my hands, I '11 raise my voice, I While I have breath to pray or praise ; ♦ This work shall make my heart rejoice, « And spend tlie remnant of my (lays. PSALM 63, Second Part, L. M. 63 «if 1 A GOD ! thou art my God alone ; v/ Early to thee my soul shall cry ; — A pilgrim in a land unknown, A thirsty land Avhose springs are dry. 2 Oh ! that it were as it hath been. When, praying in the holy place, mf Thy power and glory I have seen, And marked the footsteps of thy grace. rS.VLM LXIII. 100 \ m 3 Yet, through tliis rough and tliorny maze, | I follow hard on tiiee, lay God I j Thy hand unseen upholds my ways, i I safely tread where thou hast trod. j 4 Thee, in tiie watches of the niglit, I When I remember ou my hed, i mf Thy presence makes the darkness light, I Thy guardian wings are round my head, j m 5 Better than life itself thy love ; | Dearer than all beside to me ; * r/i/ For whom have I in heaven above, J Or what on earth compared with thee ? j PSALM 63, First Part, C. BL T/ie .Morning uf the Lord's Day. 63 mf 1 "PARLY, my God I without delay, J-' I haste to seek thy face ; My thirsty spirit taints away, Without thy cheering grace. mp 2 So pilgrims ou the scorching sand, Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, > And they must diink or die. / 3 I 've seen thy glory and thy power Through ail thy temjile shine ; m My God I repeat that heavenly hour. That vision so divine. 4 Xot life itself, with all its joys, Can my best passions move ; \ > Or raise so high my cheerful voice, j < As thy forgiving love. '. f 5 Thus, till my last expiring day, | I '11 bless ray God and King ; ! Thus will I lift my hands to pray, { And tune my hps to sinj 63 PSALM 63, Second Part, C. M. .Miiiitatioiis by JVight. 1 'T "WAS in the watches of the night, J- I thought upon thy power; I kept thy lovely face in sight. Amid the darkest hour. ! 110 rSALMS LXlil, LXIV. 2 My flosh lay resting on my bed, < My soul arose on Liigh ; / " My God, my lile, my hope," I said, " Bring thy salvation nigli." n\f 8 My spirit lahors up thy bill, And climbs the Jjeaveuly road ; But thy right band upholds me still, Wjjile I pursue my God. 4 Tbj' mercy stretches, o'er my head, The shadow of thy wings ; J My heart rejoices in thine aid; My tongue awakes and sings. 63 'W PSALM 63, S. M. Rejoicing in Ood. \Y God ! permit my tongue This joy, to call thee mine ; And let my early cries prevail To taste thy love divine. 2 My thirsty fainting soul Thy mercy doth implore ; Not travelers, in desei't lands, Can pant for water more. 8 For life, without thy love, No relish can afford ; ifi/ No joy can be compared to this, — To serve and please the Lord. fri 4 In wakeful hours at niglit, I eall my God to mind ; T think, how wise thy counsels are, And all thy dealings kind. m 5 Since tliou bast been my help. To thee my spirit Hies ; And, on thy watchful providenco, My cheerful hope relies. inf 6 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads, And be supports my steps. nA PSALM 64, L. M. OtP Protection against Enemies, mp 1 p RE AT God! attend to my complaint^ vT Nor let my drooping spirit faint ; PSALM LXV. Ill I J "When foes in secret spread tlie snare, j mf Let my salvation be thy care. I 2 Thy justice and lliy power display, And scatter far thy foes away ; While listening nations learn thy word, f And saints triumphant bless the Ix)rd. 3 Then shall thy church exalt her voice, And all that love thy name rejoice ; By faitii approach thine awful throne, And plead the merits of thy Son. ^b PSALM 65, First Part, L. M. Public Prayer and Praise. mf 1 nPHE praise of Zion waits for thee, J- My God ! and praise becomes tliy house ; There shall thy saints thy glory see, And there perform their public vows. p 2 0 Thou, whose mercy bends the skies. To save Avhen humble sinners pray I mf All lands to thee shall lift their Q^j'es, And every yielding heart obey. S Blest is the man, whom thou shalt choose, And give him kind access to thee ; Give him a place within thy house. To taste thj' love divinely free. Jen 4 Witli dreadful glory, God fultills m "What his afflicted saints request ; And with almighty wrath reveals His love, to give his churches rest. / 5 Then shall the flocking nations run To Zion's hill, and own their Lord ; The rising and the setting sun Shall see the Saviour's name adored. 65 PSALM 65, Second Part, L. M. T/ie Seasoiis of the Tear. 1 AN" God the race of man depends, v Far as the eartli's remotest ends ; At his command the morning ray Smiles in the east, and leads the day. 2 Seasons and times obey his voice : The evening and the morn rejoice. 112 PSALM I5V. To see the earth made soft with showers, | Laden with fruit, and dressed in flowers. 5 • 3 The desert grows a 'a-nitfnl tiuld, i Abundant food tlie valleys viekl ; | /' Tiie valleys shout witli cheerful voice, i And neigiibVing hills repeat their joys. I 4 Tiiy works jironounce thy power divine, \ O'er evei'y held thy glories shine ; Through every month thy gifts appear; Great God ! thy goodness crowns the year. n r PSALM 65, First Part, C. M. U k) Worship of Ood in his Temple. mf 1 DRAISE waits in Zion, Lord ! for thee ; -[ There shall our vows be paid ; mp Thou hast an ear wlieii sinners pray; All tlesh shall seek thine aid. p 2 OLord! our guilt and fears prevail, 771 But pard'ning grace is thine ; < And tlijQU wilt grant us i)ower and skill, mf To conquer every sin. 77!. 8 Blest are the men, whom thou wilt choose To bring them near thy face ; Give them a dwelling in thy house, To feast upon thy grace. 4 In answering what thy church requests, < Thy truth and terror shine ; And works of dreadful righteousness m Fulfill thy kind design. 5 Thus shall the wondering nations see, Tlie Lord is good and just ; f The distant isles shall fly to thee. And make thv name their trust. 65 PSALM 65, Second Part, C. M. A Psa/m for the Husbandman, 1 p OOD is the Lord, the lieavenly King, vJ Who makes tiie earth his care, Visits the pastures every sy)ring. And bids the grass appear. 2 The clouds, like rivers raised on high, Pour out, at his command. PSAOt LXV. 118 Their watery blessings from the sky, To cheer the thirsty land. 3 The softened ridges of the tield Permit the corn to spring. The valleys rich provision yield. And cheerful laborers sing. mf 4 The little hills, on every side, Eejoice at falling showers ; The meadows, dressed in all their pride, : dol Perfume the air with flowers. ; mf 5 The barren clods, refreshed with rain, i Promise a joyful crop ; I < The parching grounds look green again, 5 And raise the reaper's hope. » mf 6 The various months thy goodness crowns ; I How bounteous are thy ways ! I The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, . j f And shepherds shout thy praise. PSALM 65, Third Part, C. M. Ooodiiess of Ood in the Seasons. ;• J 65 f 1 'T IS by thy strength the mountains stand, i God of eternal power ! mp The sea grows calm at thy command, { > And tempests cease to roar. i 771 2 Thy morning light and evening .shade { 1 Successive comforts bring ; { Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, 5 Thy flowers adorn the spring. ' 3 Seasons and times, and moons and hours, | Heaven, earth, and air are thine ; J When clouds distill in fruitful showers, 1 The author is divine. | 4 Those wandering cisterns in the sky, I Borne by the winds around, » With watery treasures, well supply \ The furrows of the ground. I 5 The thirsty ridges di'ink theii* fill, | And ranks of corn appear ; J mf Thy ways abound with blessings still, | Thy goodness crowns the year. | 10* 4— I 114 PSxVLMS LXV, LXVI. 05 PSALM 65, 7s. Praise to Ood m Zioru, f \ pRAISE on thee, in Zion's gates, | t Daily, 0 Jehovali ! waits : | Qnto thee, who hearest praj'er, ♦ Shall the tribes of men repair. s mp 2 Though with conscious guilt oppressed, \ On thy mercy still we rest ; j Thy forgiving love display ! \ > Take, O Lord ! our sins away. j m 3 Oh ! how blessed their reward, > \ Chosen servants of the Lord, } ♦ Who within thy courts abide, | 1 "With thy goodness satisfied. | I rnp 4r But how dire thy judgments fell, — | { Saviour of thine Israel ! J \ < When thy people's cry arose, — ' % On their proud and impious foei ! j \ f 5 By thy boundless might set fast, | 1 Rise the mountains firm and vast : { J Thou canst with a word assuage | J Ocean's wild and deafening rage. J / mf 6 When thy, signs in heaven appear, | i Eartli's remotest regions fear ; j I And the bounties of thy hand | » / Fill with gladness every land. | \ \ \ £. £. PSAIM 66, L. M. I I \j\j Praises to Christ, the Saviour J 1 /" 1 TESUS demands the voice of joy, — j I t^ Loud through the land let triumph ring ; | { His honors should your songs eniploy, — I i Let grateful praises hail the King. t } 2 Shout to the Lord, — adoring own, \ i Thy works thy wondrous might disclose, j { Thine arm victorious power has shown ; \ i Thus did thy cross confound thy foes. * i p 3 Low, at that cross, the Avorld shall bow, J J m All nations shall its blessings prove ; j J f While grateful strains in concert How, ; i To sing thy power, and praise thy love. j — ^ PSALM LXVI. 115 i / 4 Oh! bless our God, ye nations round ! People and lands! rehearse his name ; ff Let shouts of joy through earth resound, Let every tongue his praise proclaim. r» n PSALM 66, First Part, C. M, U U The Ood of Providence. f 1 CriSTG, all ye nations ! to the Lord, O Sing with a joyful noise; "With melody of sound record His honors, and your joys. 2 Say to the Power that shakes the sky — " How terrible art thou ! < Sinners before thy presence fly, > Or at thy feet they bow." m 3 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel passed the flood; mf There did the church begin their joy. And triumph in their God. 4: Through watery deeps and fiery ways. We march at thy command, Led to possess the promised place. By thine unerring hand. / 5 Oh ! bless our God, and never cease ; Ye saints! fulfill his praise; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. QQ PSALM 66, Second Part, C. M. Praise ti Ood for hearing Prayer. 1 "VTOW shall my solemn vows be paid, l* To that almighty Power, Who heard the long requests I made, In my distressful hour. 2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare, To make his mercies known ; Come, ye who fear my God! and hear The wonders he has done. 8 When on my head huge sorrows fell, I sought his heavenly aid ; He saved my linking soul from hell, And death's eternal lihade. 116 PSALMS LXVI, LXVn. m 4 If sin lay covered in my heart, \ While prayer employed my tongue, } The Lord had shown me no regard, J Nor I his praises sung. | / 5 But God — his name be ever blessed ! — | Has set my spirit free ; j > iSTor turned from him my poor request, j mp Nor turned his heart from me. 2 'oQ PSALM 66, Third Part. C. M. Praises to Ood. if IT IFT up to God the voice of praise, { -L^ Whose breath our souls inspired ; * ff Loud, and more loud, the anthem r.'dso, ; With grateful ardor fired. i f 2 Lift up to God the voice of praise, { Whose goodness, passing thought, i Loads every moment, as it flies, With benefits unsought. » 8 Lift up to God the voice of praise, * From "whom salvation flows, I Who sent his Son, our souls to save * From everlasting woes. i 4 Lift up to God the voice of praise, I For hope's transporting ray, i > Which ligbts, through darkest shades of dectt, I /' To realms of endless day. { j n ry PSALM 67, C. M. / \J i Prayer for the Enlargement of the Church, \ "l/ 1 CHINE on our land, Jehovah ! shine, I O With beams of heavenly grace ; J I Keveal thy power through all our coasts, | I And show thy smiling face. J { 2 When shall thy name, from shore to shore, ♦ i Sound all the earth abroad, | I And distant nations know, and love, J ; Their Saviour and their God ? i \ f 3 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands I ♦ I Sing loud with solemn voice ; J I Let every tongue exalt his prai.ie, \ And every heart rejoice. \ ♦ ; PSALM LXVII. 117 — i mf 4 Earth shall obey her Maker's will And yield a full increase ; Our God will cro\vn his chosen land, > With fruitfulnestj and peace. m 5 Gi d, the Redeemer, scatters round His choicest favors here, < "While the creation's utmost bound / Shall see, adore, and fear. r» rv PSALM 67, S. M. U I The Conquest of all JSTations. 'in 1 'VO bless thy chosen race, J- In mercy, Lord ! incline ; And cause the brightness of thy face On all thy saints to shine ; 7n/ 2 That so thy -vvondrous way May through the wo;"ld be known ; While distant lands their homage pay, And thy salvation own. f 3 Oh ! let them shout and sing, m Dissolved in pious mirth ; For thou, the righteous judge and Mug, Shalt govern all the earth. 4 Let differing nations join To celebrate thy fame ; / Let all the world, 0 Lord ! combine To praise thy glorious name. 67 PSALM 67, 7s. Praise from all JVations, m in OD of mercy, God of grace ! vJ Show the brightness of thy face ; Shine upon us. Saviour ! shine ; Fill thy church with light divine ; And thy saving health extend Unto earth's remotest end. 7«/ 2 Let the people praise thee. Lord I Be by all that live adored ; Let the nations shout and sing. Glory to their Saviour King ; tn At thy feet their tribute pay, And thy holy will obev. 118 PSALM LXVllI. f 3 Let the people praise thee, Lord ! | Earth shall then her fruits afford ; | God to man his blessing give ; • Man to God devoted live ; i All below and all above, | One in joy, in light, in love. « PSALM 68, First Part, L. M. Tht majesty of Oud, \ 68 \ f" 1 Tn^GDOMS and thrones to God belong; j I -I*- Crown him, ye nations ! in your song ; 5 I His wondrous names and powers rehearse ; j ♦ His honors shall enrich your verse. » I 2 He rides, and thunders through the sky ; » I His name, Jehovah, sounds on high ; ; I Sing to his name, ye sons of grace I \ Ye saints ! rejoice before his face. ; 3 He breaks the captives' heavy chain, ', And pris'ners see the light again ; \ mp But rebels, who dispute his will, 5 Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. « f 4 Proclaim him King, pronounce him ble.')t ; | He 's your defence, your joy, your rest : ♦ O "When terrors rise, and nations faint, I ./ God is the strength of every saint. } n Q PSALM 68. Second Part, L. M. { \J O Chrisi's Ascension. J / 1 T ORD ! when thou didst ascend on high, J -L^ Ten thousand angels filled the sky ; ; Those heavenly guards around thee wait-, ' Like chariots that attend thy state. j 2 Kot Sinai's mountain could appear 1 More glorious, when the Lord was there ; \ len While he pronounced his dreadful law, | And struck the chosen tribes with awe. \ f S How bright the triumph none can tell, \ When the rebellious powers of hell, { That thousand souls had captive made, i Were all in chains, like captives, led. # 4 Raised by his Father to the throne, | He sent the promised Spirit down, j With gifts and grace for rebel-men, | I That God might dwell on earth again. ' PSALMS LXIX, LXX, 119 r» Q PSALM 69, L. M. Ot/ The Sjjering-s of Christ. off 1 TiEEP in our hearts, let us record -L' The deeper sorrows of our Lord ; Behold the rising billows roll, To overwhelm his holy soul I m 2 Yet, gracious God ! thy power and love Have made the curse a blessing prove ; p Those dreadful sufferings of thy Son Atoned for sins that we had done. i 3 The pangs of our expiring Lord | m The honors of thy law restored ; | < His sorrows made thy justice known, ♦ > And paid for follies not his own. J ojf 4 Oh ! for his sake, our gnilt forgive, | And let the mourning sinner live : * < The Lord will hear us in his name, j / Nor shall our hope be turned to shame. 69 PSALM 69, C. M. Sufferings of Christ for Sinners. m 1 T?ATHER ! I sing thy wondrous grace, A I bless my Saviour's name ; He brought salvation for the pooi", ///./) And bore the sinner's shame. , J < 2 His deep distress hath raised us high; | m His duty and his zeal | Fulfilled the law, which mortals broke, \ And finished all thy will. \ inf 3 Zion is thine, most holy God ! | Thy Son shall bless her gates , j And glory, purchased b\' his blood, } For thine own Israel waits. ; / 4 Let heaven, and all that dwell on high^ # To God their voices raise ; } While lands and seas assist the sky, { And join t' advance his praise. | 70 / PSALM 70, L. M. Prayer for Christ's Presence, ] AH ! haste, with every gift inspired, V/ "With glory, ti'uth, and grace attired, i 120 PSALMS LXX, LXXI. I Thou Star of heaven's eternal morn ! I Thou Sun, whom beams divine adorn ! i 2 Assert the honor of tliy name, iAnd fill thy foes with fear and shame ; To help thy chosen sons appear, And show thy power and glory here. } 3 Let saints be glad before thy face, J And grow in love, and truth, and grace ; ' Thy church shall blossom in thy sight, i X Yield fruits of peace and pure delight. \ m 4 Oh ! hither, then, thy footsteps bend ; j mf Swift as a roe, from hills descend ; I f Shine, like the Sabbath's cheerful ray, i Till life unfolds eternal day. n'rj PSALM 70, 7a. J I \J Prayer in Darkness. \ «# 1 ITASTEN', Lord ! to my release, I 11 Haste to help me, O ray God I I Foes, like armed bands, increase ; I Turn them back the way they trod. I 2 Dark temptations round me press, { Evil thoughts my soul assail ; ' Doubts and fears, in my di^;tress, t Rise, till flesh and spirit fail. < m 8 Those that seek thee shall rejoice ; I I am bound with misery; I Yet I make thy ^aAv my choice ; , 9np Turn, my God ! and look on me. ♦ 4 Thou mine only helper art, i My redeemer from the grave ; I / Strength of my desiring heart ! I Do not tarry, haste to save. 71 PSALM 71, First Part, C. M. The aged Saint's Rcjiection and Hope. MY God ! my everlasting hope ! I live ui)on tliy truth ; Thy hands have held my childhood up, And strengthened all my youth. Still has my life new wonders seen. Repeated every year; PSiVLM LXXI. 121 i Behold my days that yet remain, I trust them to thy care. mp 3 Cast me not off when strength declines, "When hoary hairs arise ; < And round me let thy glories shine, > Whene'er thy servant dies. m 4 Then, in the hist'ry of my age, When men review my days, { They '11 read thy love in every page, I /' In every line — thy praise. PSALM 71, Second Part, C. X. Praise to the Saviour. » n)f 1 IfY Saviour ! my almighty Friend; J 111 When I begin thy praise, I Where will the growing numbers end, — I I The numbers of thy grace ? I I 2 Thou art my everlasting trust ; t i Thy goodness I adore ; | J And, since I knew thy graces first, | ] I speak thy glories more. « I 3 My feet shall travel all the length J , Of the celestial road ; \ I And march, with courage, in thy strength, l ' To see my Father God. } J m/ 4 When I am filled with sore distress I For some surprising sin, J m I '11 plead thy perfect righteousness, I And mention none but thine. ' f 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell 1 The vict'ries of my King! } My soul, redeemed from sin and hell, ; Shall thy salvation sing. \ 6 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ! I With this delightful song, I I 'U entertain the darkest hours, I Nor think the season Ions'. 1 ^^ PSALM 71, Third Part, C. M. Sustaining Grace implored. '^ff 1 r* 0^ of ™y childhood and my youth ! VJ The guide of all my days. A ..^».»»». J 122 PSALMS LXXI, LXXII. I have declared thy heavenly truth, And told thy wondrous ways. 2 Wilt tliou forsake my hoary hairs, And leave my fainting heart ? Who shall sustain my sinking years, If God, my strength, depart ? mf o Let me thy power and truth proclaim To tlie surviving age, ni. And leave a savor of thy name, When I shall quit the stage. •p 4 The land of silence and of death Attends my next remove ; Oh ! may these poor remains of breath < Teach the wide world thy love. 71 PSALM 71, S. M. Early Instruction. ■Ill/ 1 'PIIE ]n-aises of my tongue J- 1 offer to the Lord, That I was taught and learned so young, To read his holy word. mp 2 Dear Lord ! this book of thine Liforms me where to go, For grace to pardon all my sin. And make me holy too. VI 3 Oh I maj' thy Spirit teach, And make my heart receive. Those truths which all tliy servants preach, And all thy saints believe. mf 4 Then shall I praise the Lord, In a more cheerful strain. That I was taught to read his word, And have not learned in vain. rvQ PSALM 72, First Part, L. M. / /^ The Kingdom of Christ. mf 1 p REAT CTod ! whose universal sway vJ The known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son ; / Extend his power, exalt his tin-one. dol 2 As rain on meadows newlj' mown, So shall he send his intiiience down: ^ — PSALM LXXII. 123 \ His grace, on fainting sonls, distills, | Like lieavenly dew, on thirsty liills. | > 3 The heathen lands, that lie beneath | V The shades of overspreading death, { m Revive at his first dawning light; I And deserts blossom at the sight. I f 4 The saints shall flourish in his days, \ Dressed in the robes of joy and praise; I < Peace, like a river, from his throne, { f Shall flow to nations yet unknown. irv o PSALM 72, Second Part, L. M. I /^ Christ's Kingdom among' the Oentiles. f" 1 TESUS shall reign, where'er the sun j ti Does his successive journeys run; \ His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, } > Till moons shall wax and wane no more. i f 2 For him shall endless prayer be made, \ And endless praises crown his head; I mp His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise I "With every morning sacriflce. 5 mf ? People and realms of every tongue ♦ Dwell on his love, with sweetest song ; / And infant voices shall proclaim ; Their early blessings on his name. ; 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns ; \ < The pris'ner leaps to lose his chains ; { > The weary find eternal rest, I in And all the sons of want are blest. J / 5 Let every creature rise, and bring ' Peculiar honors to our King ; J Angels descend Avith songs again, { I To set the ca])tive free, ; I To take away transgression, j I And rule in equity. J 124 PSALM LXXII. { 2 He comes, with succor speedy, I To those who suffer wrong ; I > To help the poor and needy, I < And bid the weak he strong; I > To give them songs for sighing, I mp Tlieir darkness turn to light, i Whose souls, condemned and dying, \ Were precious in his siglit. 5 y 3 lie shall come down, Uke showers I Upon the fruitful earth, I And love, and joy, like tlov7ers, I Spring in his path to birth : I Before him, on the mountains, J < Shall peace, the herald, go ; i / And righteousness, in fountains, i From hill to valley flow. I 4 For him shall prayer unceasing J And daily vows ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, — A kingdom without end : The tide of time shall never His covenant remove ; His name shall stand for ever ; > That name to us is — Love. ryo PSALM 72, 7i f X/ The Reign of Christ. f 1 TTASTEN", Lord ! the glorious time, Al When, beneath Messiah's sway, Every nation, every clime. Shall the gospel-call obey. 2 Mightiest kings his power shall o'jati, Heathen tribes his name adore ; Satan and his host, o'erthrown. Bound in chains, shall luirt no more. mp 8 Then shall wars and tumults cease, Then be banished grief and pain ; rnf Kighteousness, and Joy, and peace, Undisturbed shall ever reign. / 4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord ; Ever praise his glorious name ; All his mighty acts record ; All his wondi'ous love proclaim. PSALM LXXIIl. 125 PSALM 73, L. M. .Iwftd Result of the Siiuter^s Prosptrilij. 73 mp 1 T ORD ! Avhat a thouglitless Avretch Avas I, -L^ To mourn and mnrmur and repine, To see the wicked, placed on liia'h, < In pride and robes of honor, shine! ajff 2 But, Oh ! their end, their dreadful end ! Thy sanctuary taught me so ; < On slippery rocks I see them stand, / And fiery billows roll below. in 3 Their fancied joys, — how fast they flee ! Just like a dream when jnau awakes ; > Their songs of softest harmony, m Are but a prelude to their plagues. 4 Now I esteem their mirth and wine mp Too dear to purchase with my blood ; < Lord ! 't is enough that thou art mine, / My life, my portion, and my God. I 73 PSALM 73, First Part, C. M. Go(i, our Portion^ here and hereafter, mp 1 n OD ! my supporter and my hope, I vJ My help for ever near, { Thine arm of mercy held me up, ' > When sinking in despair. { mp 2 Thy counsels. Lord! shall guide my fcot, i Through this dark -svilderness : { VI Thy hand conduct me near thy seat, \ To dwell before thy face. { inp 8 "Were I in heaven without my God, * 'T would be no joy to me ; I And, while this earth is my abode, I I long for none but thee. I 4 What if the Springs of life were broke, i And flesh and heart should faint'? I / God is ray soul's eternal rock, I The strength of every saint. t m 5 But to draw near to tliee, my God 1 I Shall be my sweet employ ; I y 'My tongue shall sound thy works abroad, I And tell the world my joy. 7v i 126 PSALM Lxxm. ty Q PSALM 73, Second Part, C. M. / O T/ie End of the IVicked. w OW I 'm convinced, the Lord is kind To men of heart sincere ; » Yet once my foolish thoughts repined, ♦ And bordered on despair. »• } 2 I grieved to see the wicked thrive, J And spoke with angry breatli, — { " How pleasant and profane they live ! ; How peaceful is their death !" I 3 Yet, while my tongue indulged complaints, { I felt my heart reprove ; — i " Sure I shall thus otfend thy saints, I And grieve the men I love." \ 4 But still I found my doubts too hard, I The conflict too severe, : Till I retired to search thy word, J And learn thy secrets there. I ir\f 5 There, as in some prophetic glass, I I saw the sinner sit, \ " High mounted on a slippery place, J Beside a fiery pit. { 6 I heard the wretch profanely boast, J / Till at thy frown he fell ; 1 > His honors in a dream were lost, ♦ p And he awoke in hell. 73 PSAIM 73, S. M. The Jlli/stcry of Providence. 1 CURE, there 's a righteous God, O Nor is religion vain ; Though men of vice may boast alond, And men of grace complain, 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, Wliile haughty fools, with scornfol eyes, In robes of honor shine. 3 The tumult of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought. To learn thy justice thence. ^.. *.. PSALMS LXXIV, LXXV. 127 mf 4 Thy word, with light and power, Did my mistake amend ; I viewed the sinners' life before, > But here I learned their end. p 5 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go ! < And Oh ! that dreadful fiery deep, > That waits their fall below ! p 6 Lord ! at thy feet I bow ; My thoughts no more repine ; vif I call ray God my portion now. And all my powers are thine. PSALM 74, C. M. The Church in Jifflictiot 74 af 1 WILL God for ever cast ns off? ' ' His wrath for ever smoke Against the people of his love, — His Httle chosen flock ? 2 Think of the tribes, so dearly bouglit With their Redeemer's blood ; Nor let thy Zion be forgot. Where once thy glory stood. 3 Oh ! come to our relief in haste ; Aloud our ruin calls ; See, what a wide and fearful waste Is made within thy walls ! 4 And still, to heighten our distress. Thy presence is withdrawn ; Thy wonted signs of power and grace — Thj' power and grace are gone. 5 No prophet speaks to calm our grief. But all in silence mourn ; Nor know the times of our relief, — The hour of thy return. ^ ;:; PSALM 75, L. M. Power and Oovernmcnt from Ood. 1 TO thee, most Holy and most High ! J- To tliee we bring our thankful pra1s5, Thy works declare thy name is nigh, — Tliy works of wonder and of grace. 75 I 128 PSALMS LXXVI, LXXVI]. t _ — _ — I ?>i 2 Let haughty sinners sink tlieir pride ; I Nor lift so high their scornful head ; • But lay their fooliish thoughts aside, ♦ And own the powers that God hath made. ; 8 Such honors never come by chance, I Nor do the winds promotion blow ; I < 'T is God, the judge, doth one advance; J > 'T is God that lays another low. i mf 4 Now shall the Lord exalt the just, I And, while he tramples on the proud, * And laj^s their glory in the dust, I / Our lips shall sing his praise aloud. 76 ^I PSALM 76, C. U. OocCs Destruction of his ancient Foes, N Judah, God of old was known ; His name in Israel great ; In Salem stood his holy throne, And Zion was his seat. 2 Among the praises of his saints, i His dwelling there he chose ; I There he received their just complaints J Against their haughty foes. i mf 8 At thy rebuke, 0 Jacob's God ! I What haughty monarchs fell ; I Who knows the terrors of thy rod ? \ Thy vengeance who can tell ? 4 What power can stand before thy sight, When once thy wrath appears ? When heaven shines round with dreadful light, > The earth lies still and fears. mf 5 When God, in his own sovereign ways, > Comes down to save th' oppressed, mf The wrath of man shall work his praise, m And he 'U restrain the rest. r^rY PSAIM 77, C. M. I / Despondency overcome. aff 1 npO God I cried with mournful voice, J- I sought his gracious ear ; In the sad day when trouble rose. And filled my heart vith fear. aff 1 It P^ALM LXXVII. 129 I 2 Will he for ever cast me off ? \ His 2" remise ever fail ? { Has he forgot his tender love ? \ Shall anger still prevail ? ' mj) 8 But I forbid this hopeless thought, ; p This dark, despairing frame, ' 7/i Kemembering what th}^ hand hath wroight, ' Thy hand is still the same. * 4 I '11 think again of all thy ways, } And talk thy -wonders o'er, — * Thy wonders of recovering grace, } When flesh could help no more. ♦ 5 Grace dwells with justice on the throne ; * And men who love thy word | Have, in thy sanctuary, known * The counsels of the Lord. \ { rifj PSALM 77, 7s and 63. { I I Seeking God in Affliction. j IX time of tribulation, \ Hear, Lord ! my feeble cries ; I With humble supplication, \ To thee my spirit flies ; { My heart with grief is breaking, \ Scarce can my voice complain ; { Mine eyes, with tears kept waking, ; Still watch and weep in vain. | The days of old, in vision, \ Bring banished bliss to view ; » The years of lost fruition , { Their joys in pangs renew ; | Remembered songs of gladness, J Through night's lone silence brought, » Strike notes of deeper sadness, ' And stir desponding thoughts. | Hath God cast off for ever ? | Can time his trutli impair ? J His tender mercy never » Shall I presume to share ? 1 Hath he his loving-kindness \ Shut up in endless wratli ? | No ; this is my own blindness, j That cannot see his path. | t 130 PSALMS LXXVIII, LXXLX. m 4 Thy way is in great waters, Thy footsteps are not known : Let Adam's sons and daughters Confide in thee alone : Thy deeds, O Lord ! are wonder ; Holy are all thy Avays : < The secret place of thunder / Shall utter forth thy praise. 78 PSALM 78, C. M. The Works of Ood recounted to Posterity. m IT ET children hear the mighty deeds, -L^ Which God performed of old ; Which in our younger years Ave saw, And which our fathers told. mf 2 He bids us make his glories known, — His works of power and grace ; m And we'll convey his Avonders doAvn, Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs, That generations yet imborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands ; That they may ne'er forget his worlcs, But practice his commands. ryq PSALM79, L. M I «y Prayer for Israel. mf 1 A RISE, great God ! and let thy grace ii- Shed its glad beams on Israel's race ; Restore the long-lost, scattered band, Recall them to their native land. 2 Their misery let thy mercy heal ; Their trespass hide, their pardon seal ; O God of Israel ! hear our prayer, And grant ihem still thy love to share. 3 Thy quickening Spirit noAV impart, And Avake to joy each grateful heart; "While Israel's rescued tribes, in thee. Their bhss and fuU salvation see. ^. 80 PSALMS LXXX, LXXXI. 1 31 PSALM 80, L. M. Prayer in Declension, mf 1 rtPvEAT Shepherd of thine Israel! vJ Who didst between the cherubs dwelJ, And lead the tribes, thy chosen sheep, Safe through the desert and the deep ; — > 2 Thy church is in the desert now ; m Shine from on high and guide us through ; Turn us to thee, thy love restore ; O We shall be saved, and sigh no more. mp 3 Hast thou not planted, with thy hand, A lovely vine in this our land ? mf Did not thy power defend it round, And heavenly dews enrich the ground ? 4 How did the spreading branches shoot, And bless the nations with the fruit I p But now, O Lord ! look down and see Thy mourning vine — that lovely tree. aff 5 Return, almighty God ! return. Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mouru: Turn us to thee, thy love restore ; O We shall be saved, and sigh no more. PSALM 81, S. M. Warning to Ood's People, 81 / 1 CIXG to the Lord aloud, 0 And make a cheerful noise ; God is our strength, our Sa\aour God ; Let Israel hear his voice : — m 2 " From vile idolatry Preserve my worship clean ; 1 am the Lord who set thee fre« From slavery and from sin. m/ 8 " Stretch thy desires abroad, And I '11 supply them well ; m But, if ye will refuse your God, If Israel will rebel ; — 4 " I '11 leave them," saith the Lord, " To their own lusts a prey, And let them run the dangerous road ;- 'T is their own chosen wav. i 132 PSALMS LXXXII, LXXXIir. I 7/12) 5 " Yet, Oh I that all my saints I Would hearken to my voice ; I Soon I would ease their sore complaints, J < And bid their hearts rejoice. } mf 6 " While I destroyed their foes, I I 'd richly feed my flock, j And they should taste the stream, that flows I / From their eternal rock." i r^Q PSALM82, L. M. J O/W Ood, the Supreme Ruler. I mf 1 A MONG th' assemblies of the great, \ III -ti A greater ruler takes his seat ; J The God of heaven, as judge, surveys J Those gods on earth, and all their ways. ', 2 Why will ye, then, frame wicked laws 2 I Or why support th' unrighteous cause? t When will ye once defend the poor, ( That sinners vex the saints no more? J 3 They know not, Lord! nor will they knoAv; ; Dark are the ways in which they go ; # Tlieir name of earthly gods is vain, i X For they shall fall and die like men. } /" 4 Arise, O Lord ! and let thy Son ' Possess his universal throne, I And rule the nations with his rod ; J He is our judge, and he our God. *A' QO PSALM 83, S. M. O O Ood arising to subdue Opposers. ND will the God of grace Perpetual silence keep ? The God of justice hold his peace, And let his vengeance sleep? / 2 Awake, almighty God ! Assume tliy sovereign sway ; Before thy tlirone bid sinners bow, And yield their hearts to thee. fhn 3 Then shall the nations know, That glorious dreadful word — Jehovah — is tliy name alone. And thou the sovereign Lord. PSAJ.M LXXXIV. loB I 84 'W PSALM 84, First Fart, L. M. The Pleasure of public IVorship. [OW 7)leasa!it, how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts ! thy dwellings are I With long desire my spirit faints, To meet th' assemblies of tliy saints. 2 My flesh would rest in thine abode, < My panting heart cries out for God ; mf My God ! my King ! why should I be \ So far from all my joys and thee ? J 3 Blest are the saints who sit on high, \ Around thy throne of majesty ; | f Thy brightest glories shine above, \ And all their work is praise and love. * m 4 Blest are the souls, who find a place * Within the temple of thy grace ; ♦ > There they behold thy gentler rays, | < And seek thy face, and learn thy prfuso. j / 5 Cheerful they walk with growing strength, * Till all shall meet in heaven at length ; ' } Till all before thy face a])pear, | And join in nobler worship there. J 84 PSAIM 84, Second Fart, L. M. Public IVorship ; or, Orace and Olory. 1 p BEAT God! attend, while Zion sings vJ The joy that from thy presence' springs ; To spend one day, with thee on earth, Exceeds a thoasand days of mirth. 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace ! Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power, Should tempt my feet to leave thy door. 8 God is our sun, he makes our day ; God is our shield, he guards our way From all th' assaults of liell and sin, From foes without, and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too ; He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 12 134 PSALM LXXXIV. 84 FSALU 84, First Part, C. M. The House of Ood. m 1 \f^ soul ! how lovely is the place, i-'A To which thy God resorts ! ni/ 'T is heaven to see his smiling face, I Though in his earthly courts. I / 2 There the great monarch of the skies I His saving power displays, I And light breaks in upon our eyes, I m With kind and quickening rays. I 3 "With his rich gifts, the heavenly Dove i Descends and fills the place ; I While Christ reveals his wondi'ous love, J And sheds abroad his grace. 4 There, mighty God ! thy words declare The secrets of thy will ; And still we seek thy mercy there, / And sing thy praises still. FSALU 84, Second Fart, C. M. Absence from the Sanctuary. 84 • lup 1 A LORD! my heart cries out for thee, v/ While far from thine abode ; When shall I tread thy courts, and see i My Saviour and my God ? I 2 To sit one day beneath thine eye, i And hear thy gracious voice, j Exceeds a whole eternity, « Employed in carnal joys. I 8 Lord ! at thy threshold I would wait, | While Jesus is within, | mf Eather than fill a throne of state, J Or live in tents of sin. | 4 Could I command the spacious land, I And the more boundless sea, | < For one blest hour at thy right hand, I f I 'd give them both away. | Q A FSALM 84, First Fart, H. M. I O't Longing for the House of Ood. i mf 1 T ORD of the worlds above ! i Ju How pleasant, and how fair, { PSALM LXXXIV. The dwellings of thy love, Thine earthly temples are I To thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires To see my God. 2 Oh ! happy souls who pray, Where God appoints to hear ; Oh ! happy men who pay Their constant service there ; / They praise thee still ; And happy they. Who love the way To Zion's hill. 8 They go from strength to strength, > Through this dark vale of tears, < Till each arrives at length. Till each in heaven appears ; / Oh ! glorious seat. When God, our King, Shall thither bring Our willing feet. FSALM 84, Second Fart, H. M. The Sabbath in the House of Ood, 84 7nf 1 'pO spend one sacred day, J- Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner jo_v. Than thousand days beside ; Where God resorts, I love it more To keep the door, • Than shine in courts. 2 God is our sun and shield. Our light and our defence ; With gifts his hands are filled. We draw our blessings thence ; He shall bestow, On Jacob's race, Peculiar grace And glory too. m 3 The Lord bis people loves ; His band no good withholds 186 PSAor Lxxxiv From those his heart approves, From pure and pious souls ; f Thrice happy lie, O God of hosts ! Whose spirit trusts Alone in thee. 84 PSALM 84, Third Part, H. M. LiOnging for Ood's House. mf 1 TTOW lovely and how fair, -H O Lord of hosts ! to me, Thy tabernacles are! My flesh cries out for thee ; f My heart and soul, with heaven-ward lire, To thee, the living God, aspire. mp 2 Lord God of hosts ! give ear, A gracious answer yield ; 0 God of Jacob ! hear : Behold ! O God, our shield ; Look on thine own anointed One, And save through thy beloved Son. m 3 Lord ! I would rather stand A keeper at thy gate, I Than at the king's right hand, \ \ In tents of worldly state ; ♦ j m One daj' within thy courts — one day — \ \ Is worth a thousand cast away. J / 4 God is a sun of light, * Glory and grace to shed ; \ God is a shield of might, * To guard the faithful head ; \ O Lord of hosts ! how happy he, — I The man who puts his trust in thee. PSALM 84, 5s and 63. The Delights of OocCs House. 1 TJO_\V honored, how dear. I 84 I m \ J-A That sacred abode, I Where Cliristians draw near « Their Father .and God ! \ 'Mid worldly commotion, I My wearied soul faints I For the house of devotion,— \ The house of thy saints. PSALM LXXXV. 137 f 2 Oh ! happy the cioirs, Who praise thee above : "What joy tunes theu* lyres! Their worship is love: mf Yet, safe in thy keeping, And happy they be, > In this world of weeping, < Whose strength is in thee. | mf 3 Though rugged their way, | They drink, as they go, | Of springs that convey \ New life as they flow : | The God they rely on | Their strength shall renew, \ < Till each brought to Zion, ' / His glory shall view. . ,- .■ \ m 4 Thou Hearer of prayer 1 } Still grant me a place, ' { Where Christians repair | To the courts of thy grace ; . ' | mf More blest, beyond measure, ' | One day so employed, . j Than years of vain pleasure | By worldlings enjoyed, j 5 The Lord is a sun ; , | The Lord is a shield : I What grace has begun, | With glory is sealed : | He hears the distressed, | He succors the just ; ; And they shall be blessed, | W^^o make him their irust. J { Q pr PSALM 85, First Part, L. M. \ CjkJ Deliverance begun and completed. t m 1 T ORD ! thou hast called thy grace to mind, { JL^ Thou has reversed our heavy doom ; J So God forgave, when Israel sinned, j And brought his Avanderiug captives home. { 2 Thou hast began to set us free, { And made thy fiercest wrath abate ; J I^ow let our hearts be turned to thte, j mf And thy salvation be complete. '. JO* 138 PSALMS LXXXV— LXXXVII. ivp 3 Revive our dj'ing graces, Lord ! mf Aud let tliy saints in thee rejoice ; Make known thy truth, fultill thy word : Y*^e wait for praise to tune our voice. 4 We wait to hear what God will say ; > He '11 speak, and give his people peace ; ni'p But let them run no more astray, < Lest his returning wrath increase. 85 PSALM 85, Second Part, L. M. | Salcalion by Christ. i 1 O ALVATIOX is for ever nigh j O The souls, who fear and trust the Lord ; { J And grace, descending from on high, / { Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. \ \ m 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, [heaven • | I Since Christ, the Lord, came down from | J By his obedience, so complete, \ \ > Justice is pleased, and peace is given. # I mf 3 His righteousness is gone before, \ J To give us free acess to God ; ♦ * m Our wandering feet shall stray no more, \ \ But mark his steps and keep the road. | 86 PSALM 87, L. M. Tht Birth-Place of the Saints. 87 mf 1 r^OD, in his eartldy temple, lays vJ Foundation for his heavenly praise ; PSALM 86, C. M. 1 A general Song of Praise to Ood, j m- 1 A MONG the princes, earthly gods, ] mf -^ There 's none hath power divine ; I vtp Nor is their nature, mighty Lord ! ] < Nor are their Avorks like thine. | mf 2 The nations thou hast made shall bring J Their offerings round thy throne : j For thou alone dost Avondi'ous things ; 1 For thou art God alone. j mp 3 Lord ! I would walk wdth holy feet ; j Teach me thy heavenly ways ; j And my poor scattered thoughts unite | < In God my Father's praise. I PSALM LXXXVII. 139 ; * He li'xes the tents of Jacob well ; * But still iu Zion loves to dwell. i m 2 His mercy visits every house, I That pay their night and morning vows, ' mf But makes a more delightful stay, Where churches meet to praise and ])ray. f . 3 What glories were described of old ! What wonders are of Zion told ! Thou city of our God below ! Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. mf 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew ; / Angels and men shall join to sing The hiU where living waters spring. 5 When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'T will be an honor to appear, As one new-born, or nourished there. 87 PSALM 87, 8s and 7s. Glory of the Church. f" ^ pLORIOUS things ofthee are spoken, vJ Zion, city of our God ! He, whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode : On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose ? With salvation's walls surrounded. Thou mayest smile at all thy foes. nif 2 See the streams of living watei-s, Springing from eternal love, To supply thy sons and daughters, And all fe&r of want remove! Who can faint, while such a river Ever flows his thirst t' assuage ? — Grace, which, like the Lord, the giver, Never fails from age to age. 2 Sound each habitation, hovering, i See the cloud and fire appear, \ For a glory and a covering, % Sho-\ving that the Lord is n(Hr I J I 140 PSALM LXXXVIII. 5 t I f" Glorious things of thee are spoken, { Zion, city of our God I I He, whose word cannot be broken, J Formed thee for his own abode. 88 PSALM 88, First Part, L. JL Death, not the End of our Being. aff : C HALL man, O God of light and life i O For ever moulder in the grave ? Canst thou forget thy glorious work. Thy promise, and thy power, to save ? 2 In those dark silent realms of night, Shall peace and hope no more anso? Xo future morning light the tomb, Nor day-star gild the darksome skies ? m 3 Cease, cease, ye vain desponding fears ! < When Christ, our Lord, fi-oni darkness sf rang. f Death, the last foe, was captive led, And heaven with praise and wonder rang. 4 Faith sees the bright eternal doors Unfold, to make her children way ; They shall be clothed with endless life, And shine in everlasting day. 6 The trump shall sound — the dead shall wake, < From the cold tomb the slumberers spring ; / Through heaven, with joy, their myriads rise, jf And hail their Saviour and their King. PSALM 88, Second Part, L, M. The Day of Orace. 88 I mp 1 "IITHILE life prolongs its precious light, I ' ' Mercy is found and peace is given ; J I p But soon, — ah ! soon, — approaching night ♦ i pp Shall blot out every hope of heaven. | I m 2 While God invites, how blest the day! | , < How sweet the gospel's charming sound ' j * mf Come, sinners ! haste. Oh ! haste away, | I While yet a pard'ning God he *s found. J * mp 3 Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing, ! J Shall death command you to the grave, i \ Before his bar your spirits bring, | j And none be found to hear, c r save. } PSALM LXXXVIII. 141 1 .. . J p 4 In that lone land of deep despair, { No Sabbath's heavenly light shall rise ; J No God regard yowv bitter prayer, 1 f>p Nor Saviour call you to the skies. 88 'I PSALM 88, S. M. The last Account. SAW, beyond the tomb, The awful Judge appear, Prepared to scan, with strict account, The blessings wasted here. mf 2 His wrath, like flaming fire, In hell for ever burns ; And, from that hopeless world of woe, No fugitive returns. mp 3 Ye sinners ! fear the Lord, While yet 't is called to-day ; p Soon wiU tlie awful voice of death Command your souls away. 4 Soon will the harvest close, The summer soon be o'er ; O sinners ! then your injured God pp WiU heed yoiu* cries no more. 88 PSALM 88, 7s and S3. \ Cuntinual Prayer^ J af I J OPvD God of my salvation ! \ Ju To thee, to thee I cry: J Oh ! let my supplication j. Arrest thine ear on high : J Distresses round me thicken ; j My life draws nigh the grave : ; Descend, 0 Lord ! to quicken ; 5 Descend, my soul to save. J 2 Thy wrath lies hard upon me, ; Thy billows o'er me roll ; ', My friends all seem to shun me, \ And foes beset my soul ; i Where'er on earth I turn me, ♦ No comforter is near ; \ Wilt thou, too. Father ! spurn me ? 1 Wilt thou refuse to hear ? 5 142 PSALM LXXXIX. 8 No ; — banished and heart-broken, < My soul still clings to thee ; mf The promise thou hast spoken . Shall still my refuge be: To present ills and terrors May future joy increase; And scourge nie from my errors > To duty, hope, and peace. Q Q PSALM 89, L. M. O t/ Covenant with C/irist, tlie true David, mf 1 T?OR ever shall my song record -T The truth and mercy of the Lord ; Mercy and truth for ever stand. Like heaven, established by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware, and said, — "With thee my covenant first is made ; In thee shall dying sinners live ; Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; Thy children shall be ever blest : < Thou art my chosen King ; thy throne /■ Shall stand eternal, like my own." 4 Now let the church rejoice, and sing Jesus, her Saviour, and her King; Angels his heavenlj^ wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Q Q PSALM 89, First Part, C. M. Ot7 The Fait/ifu/nc^^s of Ood. mf 1 TfY never-ceasing songs shall show -^'A The mercies of the Lord ; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce f Shall firm as heaven endure ; And, if he speaks a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. m, 8 How long the race of David held The promised Jewish throne ! mf But there 's a nobler covenant sealed To David's greater Son. f 4 His seed for ever shall possess A throne above the skies : PSALM LXXXIX. 143 The meanest subject of his grace f Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God cf hosts ! thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above ; And saints on earth their honors raise To thine unclianging love. Q Q PSALM 89, Second Part, C. M. Ot/ .1 blessed Gospel. mf 1 "DLEST are the souls that hear and know -D The gospel's joyful sound; < Peace shall attend the path they go, mf And light their steps surround. / 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, J Through their Redeemer's name ; } His righteousness exalts their hope, « Nor Satan dares condemn. 1 3 The Lord, our glory and defence, | Strength and salvation gives ; i jf Israel ! thy King for ever reigns, | Th}' God for ever lives. | o Q PSALM 89, TMrd Part, C. M. { O ZJ Humble Worship. J mp 1 TyiTH reverence let the saints appear, | ' ' And bow before the Lord ; t His high commands with reverence hear, \ And tremble at his word. | / 2 How terrible thy glories be ! | How bright thine armies shine ! » "Where is the power that vies with thee ? { m Or truth compared with thine ? 8 The northern pole, and southern, rest On thy supporting hand ; Darkness and day, from east to west, < Move round at thy command. / 4 Thy words the raging winds control, And rule the boisterous deep ; < Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, > The rolling billows sleep. f 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are tJiine, > And the dark world of hell ; * 144 rSALM LXXXIX. I f JIow did thine arm in vengeance shine, ; When Egypt durst rebel ! ' 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, \ m Yet "woiidrous is tliy grace ; | While truth and mercy, joined in one, 5 mp Invite us near thy face. < PSALM 89, L. P. M. Death and the Resurrection. 89 mp 1 ''PHTNIv, miglity God ! on feeble mnn, — J- How few his hours ! how short hla span ! Short from the cradle to the grave ; Who can secure his vital breath, Against the bold demands of death. With skill to fly, or power to save ? aff 2 Lord ! sliall it be for ever said, — " The race of niau was ever made For sickness, sorrow, and the dust ?" Q Q PSALM 89, Fourth Part, C. M. ' 0«7 The Mercies of Ooil. ] mf 1 THE mercies of ray God and King 5 / -L My tongue shall still pm-sue ; { Oh ! happy they who, while tliey sing | Those mercies, share them too. } « / 2 As bright and lasting as the sun, \ As lofty as the sky, J From age to age thy word shall run, \ And chance and change defy. \ 3 The covenant of the King of kings } Shall stand for ever sure ; \ mp Beneath the shadow of thy wings, ', Thy saints repose secure. \ m 4 Thine is the earth, and thine the skies, J Created at tliy will ; \ < The waves at thy command arise, 5 > At thy command pi-e still. J m 5 In earth below, in heaven above, \ Who — who is Lord like thee ? * / Oh ! spread the gospel of thy love, } Ti'll all thy glory see. 5 V PSALM XO. 145 Are not thy servants, day by day, Seut to their graves, and turned to clay? Lord! Where's thy kindness to the juat? 3 Hast thou not promised to thy Son, And all his seed, a lieavenly crown ? But tiesl'. and sense indulge despair: f For ever blessed be tlie Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 For ever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward. For all their toil, reproach, and pain : Let all below, and all above. Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, ff And each repeat his loud — Amen. 90 FSALM 90, L. M. Man mortal^ and Gud eternal. m 1 THROUGH every age, eternal God! J- Thou art our rest, our safe abode ; High was thy throne, ere heaven was made Or earth thy humble footstool laid. 2 Long hadst thou reigned, ere time began, Or dust was fashioned to a man ; m/" And long tliy kingdom shall endure, > When earth and time shall be no more. p 3 But man, weak man, is born to die. Made up of guilt and vanity ; Thy dreadful sentence. Lord! was just,— > " Return, ye sinners ! to your dust." p 4 Death, like an overflowing stream. Sweeps us away ; our life 's a dream ; An empty tale ; a morning flower, > Cut down and withered in au hour. 90 PSALM 90, First Part, C. M. Gurf, the Help of the Saints. 1 A GOD ! our help in ages past, V/ Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home, — 2 Beneath the shadow of thy throne, Thy saints have dwelt secure ; j ^ — \ 146 PSALM XC. Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defence is sm-e 8 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame; From everlasting thou art God, — To endless years the same. > 4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust — p " Keturn, ye sons of men !" m AH nations rose from earth at lirst, p And turn to earth again. B 0 God ! our help in ages past, Our hope for years to ct)me, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. Q AA PSALM 90, Second Part, C. M. iJKJ Jireatliing after Heaccn. mp 1 "DETURN, 0 Godoflove! return; J-l Earth is a tiresome place : How long shall we, thy children, mourn Our absence from thy face ? 2 Let heaven succeed our painful years, Let sin and sorrow cease ; And, hi proportion to our tears, < So make our joys increase. m 3 Thy wonders to thy servants show. Make thine own work complete ; mf Then shall our souls thy glory know. And own thy love was great. 4 Then shall we shine before thy throne, In all thy beauty, Lord ! mp And the poor service we have done Meet a divine reward. j 90 PSALM 90, Third Part, C. M. Preparation for Death. I m 1 FORD I if thine eye survey om* faults, -L' And justice grow severe, Thy dreadful wrath exceeds our thoughts, And burns beyond our fear. mf 2 Almighty God ! reveal thy love, And not tliy wrath alone ; PSALM XC. 90 Oh ! let tour sweet experience prove j The mercies of thy throne. i 3 Our souls -would learn the heavenly art, j T' improve the hours we have, J That we may act the wiser part, { And live beyond the grave. « PSALM 90, S. M. I The Frailty and S/wrtncss of Life. J j> IT ORD ! what a feeble piece ', ^ Is this our mortal frame ! { Om* life — how poor a tinfle 't is, That scarce deserves the name 1 2 Alas the brittle clay, That built our body first ! And, every mouth, and every day, T is mouldering back to dust. m 8 Om* moments fly apace. Nor will our minutes stay ; Just like a flood, our hasty days > Ai'e sweeping us away. m 4 "Well, if our days must fly, We '11 keep their end in sight ; "We '11 spend them all in wisdom's way, And let them speed their flight. mf 5 They '11 waft us sooner o'er This life's tempestuous sea : > Soon we shall reach the peaceful shora m Of blest eternitv. 90 PSALM 90, 7s. JVeu>-Year''s Day. m 1 TITHIIjE, with ceaseless course, the sun ' » Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, mp Never more to meet us liere : — Fixed in an eternal state. They have done with all below ; "We a little longer wait. But how little, — none can know. mf 2 As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find ; 4 148 PSALM XCI. As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind, m/p Swiftly thus our tleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream ; < Upward, Lord 1 our spirits raise, — > All below is but a dream. m 8 Thanks for mercies past, receive; Pardon of our sins renew : From this moment, may we live With eternity in view : Bless thy word to young and old ; Shed abroad a Saviour's love ; And, when life's sliort tale is told, < May we dwell with thee above. 91 PSALM 91, First Part, L. M. Divine Protection amid Dangers. 1 TTE that hath made his refuge, God, n Slial Shall find a most secure abode ; Shall walk all day beueatli his shade, > And there, at night, shall rest his head. < 2 Then will I say, — " My God ! thy power f Shall be my fortress and my tower ; > I, who am formed of feeble dust, < Make thine almighty arm ray trust." m 3 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare ;- Satan, the fowler, ^vho betrays Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 4 If burning beams of noon conspire To dart a pestilential fire ; inf God is thy life, — his wings are spread, To shield thee with a healthful shade. 5 If vapors, with malignant breath, > Else thick and scatter midnight death, — Israel is safe ; the ])oisoned air < Grows pure, if Israel's God be there. 91 W PSALM 91, Second Part, L. M. The Security of the Saints. HAT thougli a thousand at thy side, At thy right hand ten thousand, died ? PSALM XCI. 149 '• Thy God his chosen people saves, | Among the dead, amid the graves. i 2 So when he sent his angel down j To make his wrath in Egypt known, i And slew their sous, — his careful eyo » Passed all the doors of Jacob by. 1 3 But if the fire, or plague, or sword, * Receive commission from the Lord, j To strike his saints among the rest, i Their very pains and deaths are blest. } 4 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, J Shall but fulfill their best desire ; * From sins and sorrows set them free, 5 And bring thy children. Lord ! to thee. J , 5 PSALM 91, CM. J Exhortation to trust in Ood. ♦ 1 TTE sons of men ! a feeble race, * J- Exposed to every snare, } Come, make the Lord your dwelling-place, 5 And try and trust his care. J 2 He '11 give his angels charge to keep * Your feet, in all your ways ; ♦ To watch your pillow while you sleep, ' And guard your happy days. j 3 " Because on me they set their love, J I '11 save them," said the Lord ; | " I '11 bear their joyful souls aboVe { Destruction and the sword. 1 4 "My grace shall answer when they call, \ In trouble, I '11 be nigh : 1 My power shall help them when they fall, ) And raise them when they die. \ 5 " Those who on earth my name have known, ] I '11 honor them in heaven ; 1 There my salvation shall be shown, j And endless life be given." PSALM 91, First Part, 8s and 78. T/ie Divine Protection, 1 /^ALL Jehovah thy salvation, y-' Rest beneath th' Almighty's shade ; 13* . — 4 r 150 PSAI.M XCI. In his secret habitation, Dwell, and never be dismayed : Theie no tui.iult can alarm thee. Thou shalt dread no hidden snare ; G lile nor violence can harm thee, In eternal safeguard there. 2 From the sword, at noonday wasting, From the noisome pestilence. In the depth of midnight, blasting, God shall be thy sure defence : i Fear not thou the deadly quiver, t "When a thousand feel the blow; j Mercy shall thy soul deliver, \ Though ten thousand be laid low. J ' 3 Since, "with pure and firm affection, I Thou on God has set thy love. With the wings of his protection, He will shield thee from above ; Thou shalt call on him in trouble. He will hearken, he will save ; Here, for grief, reward thee double, mf Crown with life beyond the grave. PSALM 91, Second Fart, Ss and 7s, Jln Evening-Psalm. 91 mp 1 O AVIOUR ! breathe an evening blessing, ^ Ere repose our spirits seal ; Sin and want we come confessing ; Thou canst save, and thou canst heal. m 2 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrows past us fly. Angel-guards from thee surround us : We are safe, if thou art nigh. mp 3 Though the night be dark and. dreary, Darkness cannot hide from thee ; Thou art he who, never weary, Watcheth where thy people be. 4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us, And our couch become our tomb, < May the morn in heaven awake us, / Clad in bright and deathless bloom. f PSALM XCII. 151 i Q Q PSALM 92, First Part, L. M. } O ^ A Psalm for tht LurtCs Day. J mf 1 C"WEET is the work, my God ! my King ! | ^ To praise thy name, give thanks and sing ; \ To show thy love by morning light, \ And talk of all thy truth at night. 1 m, 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest, \ No mortal care shall seize my breast; ( < Oh ! may ray heart in tune be found, \ > Like David's harp of solemn sound. i f 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, | And bless his works, and bless his word ; { Thy works of grace, — how bright they shine ' » How deep thy counsels ! how divine 1 ♦ mf 4 Lord ! I shall share a glorious part, | When grace hath well refined my heart, i And fresh supplies of joy are shed, | Like holy oil, to cheer my head. \ f 5 Then shall I see, and hear, and know | All I desired or wished below ; { ff And every power find sweet employ, ' In that eternal world of joy. < PSALM 92, Second Part. L. M. | The Church, the Oarden of Ood. t 1 T ORD ! 't is a pleasant thing to stand \ ^ In gardens, planted by thy hand ; i Let me within thy courts be seen, | Like a young cedar, fresh and green. ; 92 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love, Blest wim thine influence from above ; Not Lebanon, wth all its trees. Yields such a comely sight as these. 3 Laden with fruits of age, they show, The Lord is holy, just and true : None who attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful, or unkind. QQ PSALM92, S. M. t/ /^ Public Worship. mf 1 CWEET is the work, O Lord! O Thy glorious name to sing, -' > J 152 PSALM XCII. t To praise and pray, to hear thy word, | I And grateful offerings bring. j { mp 2 Sweet — at tlie dawning light, I I m Thy boundless love to tell ; ' 5 > And, when approach the shades of night, { I — Still on the theme to dwell. j > t i 8 Sweet — on this day of rest, ' { To join, in heart and voice, { » "With those who love and serve thee best, j '. < And in thy name rejoice. { { / 4 To songs of praise and joy J * Be every Sabbath given, i I That such may be our blest employ ' } Eternally in heaven. 92 PSALM 92, 7s. Praise to Ood in the Sanctuary, mf 1 ''PHOU who art enthroned above, J- Thou by whom we live and move! Oh ! how sweet, with joyful tongue. To resound thy praise in song ! "When tlie morning paints the skies, "When the sparkling stars arise. All thy favors to rehearse. And give thanks in grateful verse. mp 2 Sweet the day of sacred rest, When devotion fills the breast, "When we dwell within thy house, Hear thy word, and pay our vows; / Notes to heaven's high mansions raise, Fill its courts with joyful praise ; "With repeated h3'mns proclaim len Great Jehovah's awful name. mf 8 From thy works our joys arise, O thou only good and wise ! Who thy wonders can declare % How profound thy counsels are ! Warm our hearts with sacred fire ; Grateful fervors still inspire ; ff All our powers, with all their might, Ever in thy praise unite. PSALM XCIII. 153 Q »3 PSALM 93, First Part, L. M. i t7 O The eternal and nucereign Ood. i f 1 TEIIOVAH reigns ; he dwells in light, | t/ Girded with majesty and might: i The world, created by his hands, { Still on its first foundation stands. J 2 But, ere this spacious world was made, I Or had its first foundations laid, \ Thy throne eternal ages stood, — \ Thyself, the ever-living God. | 8 Like floods, the angry nations rise, \ And aim their rage against the skies : t < Vain floods, that aim their rage so high I — | > At thy rebuke the billows die. / 4 For ever shall thy throne endure. Thy promise stands for ever sure ; And everlasting holiness Becomes the dwellings of thy grace. Q Q PSALM 93, Second Part, L. M. XJ *J Dominion and Power of God. mf 1 THE Lord, the God of glory, reigns, J- In robes of majesty arrayed ; His rule omnipotence sustains. And guides the worlds his hands have made 2 Ere rolling worlds began to move. Or ere the heavens were stretched abroad. Thine awful throne was fixed above ; From everlasting thou art God. < 3 The swelling floods tumultuous rise — jf Aloud the angry tempests roar, Lift their proud billows to the skies. And foam and lash the trembling shore. mf 4 The Lord, the mighty God on high. Controls the fiercely-raging seas ; m He speaks ! — and noise and tempest fly ; > The waves sink down in gentle peace. m 6 Thy sovereign laws are ever sure ; Eternal holiness is thine ; And, Lord ! thy people should be pure, | < And in thy blest resemblance shine. | ^ 154 PSALM XCllI. 93 PSALM 93, S. P. M. \ The Majesty of God. | /' 1 'PHE Lord Jehovah reigns, I A And royal state maintains, — | His head with awful glories crowned; i Arraj'ed in robes of light, » Begirt with sovereign might, # And rays of majesty around. | 2 Upheld by thy commands, ♦ The world secm-ely stands, J And skies and stars obey thy word ; | Thy throne was fixed on high | Before the starry sky ; ! Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord 1 ; 8 Let floods and nations rage, And all their power engage; Let swelling tides assault the sky : The terrors of thy frown Shall beat their madness down ; Thy throne for ever stands on high. mf 4 Thy promises are true. Thy grace is ever new ; There fixed, thy church shall ne'er remove; Thy saints, with holy fear, Shall in thy courts appear, / And suig thine everlasting love. Q Q PSALM 93, 53 and 6s. fj tJ Ood's Servants shouid praise Him. f" 1 VE servants of God ! J- Your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name ; The name, all-victorious, Of Jesus extol ; His kingdom is glorious, And rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, Almighty to save ; And still he is nigh. His presence we have : The great congregation His triumph shall sinfr. PS^iLMS XCIV, xcv. 155 i Ascribing salvation To Jesus, our King, ff" 3 " Salvation to God "Wlio sits on the throne !" — Let all cry aloud, And honor the Son : Immannel's praises The angels proclaim ; mp Fall down on their faces, And worship the Lamb. f" 4 Then let lis adore, And give him his right ; All glory and power. And wisdom and might ; All honor and blessing, — With angels above, — And thanks never ceasing, And infinite love. Q A PSALM 94, C. M. \j^ Help in God. ff/f 1 XT AD not the Lord, my rock, my help, aT Sustained my fainting head. My life had now in silence dwelt, > My soul among the dead. •iff 2 " Alas ! my sliding feet," I cried ; Thy promise was my prop ; Thy grace stood constant at my side, Thy Spirit bore me up. 8 "Wliile multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults. Thy comforts cheer my soul. PSALM 95, L. M. TVarning against Delay. 95 mf 1 /^OME, let our voices join, to raise ^ A sacred song of solemn praise ; God is a sovereign King; — reheai'so His honors in exalted verse. 2 Come, let our souls address the Lord, Who framed our natures with his word ; 156 PSALM xov. He is our shepherd ; — we the sheep, His mercy chose, his pastures keep. 3 Come, let us hear his voice to-day, The counsels of his love ohey ; Nor let our hardened hearts renew The sins and plagues that Israel knew. m] 4 Look back, my soul ! with holy dread, And view those ancient rebels dead : m Attend the otfered grace to-day. Nor lose the blessing by delay. mf 5 Seize the kind promise, while it waits, < And march to Zion's heavenly gates ; f Believe, — and take the promised rest ; Obey, — and be for ever blest. Q ;- PSALM 95, C. M. t/ k) Preparation for Prayer, f 1 CING to the Lord Jehovah's name, ^ And in his strength rejoice ; When his salvation is our theme. Exalted be our voice. 2 With thanks approach his awful sight, And psalms of honor sing ; The Lord 's a God of boundless might, — The whole creation's King. mp 3 Come, and with humble souls adore ; } p Come, kneel before his face : — Oh ! may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace. mp 4 Now is the time ; — he bends his ear. And waits for your request ; < Come, lest he rouse his wrath, and swear, mp " Ye shall not see my rest." I Q ;^ PSAXM 95, S. M. Immediate Obedience. 95 / 1 pOME, sound his praise abroad, yj And hymns of glory sing ; Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. mf 2 He formed the deeps unknown ; He gave the seas their bound ; PSALM XOV. 157 i The watery worlds are all his own, f And all the solid ground. I 3 Come, worsliip at his throne; \ mp Come, bow before the Lord : t — "We are his works, and not our own ; \ He formed us by his word. | 4: To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, like the people of his choice, And own your gracious God. 5 But, if your ears refuse The language of his grace, i And hearts grow hard, like stubborn JeW' That unbelieving race ; — ff 6 The Lord, in vengeance dressed, : Will lift his hand and swear, — — " You, that despise my promised rest, > Shall have no portion there." q pr PSALM 95, H. M. t/ kJ Seeking Ood to-day, f" 1 pOME, let us gladly sing yj To God, our Saviour King ; With thanks his presence seek, In psalms his praises speak; He 's God most high ; let all draw nigh, ff" And crown him — Lord of earth and sky. /" 2 He gave the mountains birth, He made this spacious earth ; His are the sea and land — They rose at his command : m len With reverence all before him faU, And on his name devoutly call. m 8 Come, kneel before his throne, For he is God alone ; We are the flock he leads — The sheep his bounty feeds : To-day, — to-day, — ^his voice obey ; — mp Grieve not the Holy Ghost away. 95 PSALM 95, 8s. Public Worship. f 1 AH ! come, let us sing to the Lord, v/ In God, our salvation, rejoice ; »»»««<»*»»»-y 158 PSALM XCYI. In ]jsalms of thanksgiving, record ♦ His ])raise, Avitli one spirit, one voice: I Jehovah is king, and he reigns — ♦ The God of all gods, on his throne ; i The strength of the hills he maintains; \ The ends of the earth are his own. I m/ 2 The sea is Jehovah's — ^lie made 5 The tide its dominion to know ; | The land is Jehovah's — he laid j Its solid foundation below : { m Oh ! come, let us worship and kneel * Before our Creator, our God ; { The people who serve hiin with zeal, | The tlock Avhom he guides with his rod. 1 96 I PSALM 96, C. M. | ClirisCs first and second Coming. 1 CIN'G to the Lord, ye distant lands I ^ Ye tribes of every tongue I His new-discovered grace demands A new and nobler song. 2 Say to the nations, — " Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son ; \ His power the sinking world sustains, i And grace surrounds his throne." I 3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, I Joy through the earth be seen; Let cities shine in bright array, And fields in cheerful green. 4 Let an unusual joy surprise The islands of the sea; X Ye mountains ! sink, ye valleys I rise, \ Prepare the Lord his way. * f 5 Behold, he comes, — he comes to bless I The nations, as their God ; I To show the world liis righteousness, I And send his truth abroad. I m 6 But, when his voice shall raise the dead, 1 And bid the world draw near, I > How will the guilty nations dread \ pp To see their Judge ap,iear! ^,^ PSALM XGVI. 159 96 ff PSALM 93, S. M. Praise due to Ood alone. 1 "VTOAT let our songs arise, ^ In new exalted strains : Let ea ."th repeat it to the skies ; — The Lord, the Saviour, reigns ! 2 Sing to the L(jrd, our God, And bless his sacred name ; His great salvation, all abroad, From day to day proclaim. 3 Mid heathen nations place The glories of his throne ; And let the wonders of his grace Through all the earth be known. 4 Great is th' eternal Lord, And great must be his praise : O'er all the gods, on high adored. His mightier arm he '11 raise. 5 Through earth, let every tribe, Let every nation, sing : Glory, and grace, and might ascribe To our eternal King. 96 PSALM 96, L. P. M. The God of the Ocntiles. 1 T ET all the earth tlieir voices raise, -L^ To sing tlje choicest psalm of praise ; To sing and bless Jehovah's name: His glory let the heathen know ; His wonders to the nations show : And all his saving works proclaim. 2 He framed the globe, he built the sky. He made the shining worlds on higli. And reigns complete in glory tliere ; His beams are majesty and liglit ; His beauties, — how divinely briglit ! His temple, — how divinely fair ! 8 Come the great day, the glorious hour. When earth shall feel his saving power. And barb'rous nations fear his name! Tlien shall the race of man confess The beauty of his holiness, And, in his com-ts, his grace proclaim. ►> 160 PSALM XCVII. qry PSALM 97, First Part, L. M. J I Christ coming- to Judgment. f 1 TTE reigns! the Lord, the Savioui rtigns! -li Praise him in evangelic strains ; Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, And distant islands join their voice. mf 2 Deep are his counsels and unknown ; But grace and truth support his throne : Though gloomy clouds his way surround, Justice is their eternal ground. len 8 In robes of judgment, lo! he comes; Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs ' Before him burns devouring fire ; — > The mountains melt, the seas retire. mp 4 His enemies, with sore dismay, Fly from the sight, and shun the day : <" Then lift your heads, ye saints ! on high, ff And sing, for your redemption 's nigh. q w PSALM 97, Second Part, L. M. t7 I CkrisCs Incarnation. f 1 TT/E Lord is come ; — the heavens proclaim J- His birth ; the nations learn his name : An unlinown star directs the road Of eastern sages, to their God. 2 All ye bright armies of tl e skies ! Go worship where the S£ piour lies ; mf Angels and kings before him bow, Those gods on high, and gods below. in 3 Let idols totter to the ground. And their own worshipers confound ; f But Judah shout, and Zion sing. And earth confess her sovereign King. qry PSALM 97, Third Part, L. M. %J I Orace and Olor%: f 1 TH' Almighty reigns, exalted high J- O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky : in Though clouds and darkness veil his feet, His dwelling is the mercy-seat. mf 2 Immortal light, and joys unknown, Are for the saints in darkness sown ; 4- PSALMS XCVII, XOVllJ. 161 < Tliose glorious seeds shall spring and rise, / And the blight harvest bless our eyes. 3 Kejoice, ye righteous ! and record The sacred honors of the Lord ; None, but the soul that feels his grace, Can triumph in his holiness. Qrv PSALM 97, C. M. y / Tke Reign of Christ. J 1 VE isles and shores of every sea I -I Rejoice — tlic Saviour reigns : His word, like fire, prepares his vray, And mountains melt to plains. X 2 His presence sinks the proudest hills. And makes the valleys rise ; nip The humble souls enjoy his smiles, > The haughty sinner dies. f 3 Adoring angels, at his birth. Make the Redeemer known; Thus shall he come to judge the earth, And angels guard his throne. len 4 Ilis foes shall tremble at his sight. And hills and seas retire ; < His children take their upward flight, / And leave the world on fire. m 5 The seeds of joy and glory, sown For saints in darkness here, f Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear. PSALM 98, First Part, C. M. Praise fur the Oospel. 98 / 1 TO our almighty Maker, God, J- New honors be addressed; His great salvation shines abroad, And makes the nations blessed. VI 2 He spake the word to Abraham first ; His truth fulfills the grace : The Gentiles make his name their trust, And learn his righteousness. / 3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim, With all her different tongues ; And spread the honors of his name, In melody and songs. Q r^ PSALM 98, Second Part, C. M. tJ O T/ie joyful Reign of Girist. f" 1 TOY to the world, — the Lord is come ; fJ Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, — the Saviour reigns ; Let men their songs employ ; "While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. in 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings flow, Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove f The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. 98 PSALM 98, Third Part, C. M. ChrisCs first and second Coming. f 1 'PO God address the joyful psalm, A Who wondrous things hath done ; Whose own right hand, and holy arm, The victory have won. m 2 He, to the Gentile nations round, Hath made his mercy known ; And, to the world's remotest bound, His justice shall be shown. 8 The promised Saviour meekly came, m And man's full ransom paid ; < Again he comes, his own to claim, f In awful pomp arrayed. 4 He comes with power, — he quits the skies, To punish and reward ; ff Oh ! let one general chorus rise To praise the sovereign Lord. Q Q PSALM 99, First Part, S. M. \j fj The Majesty and Orace of Jehovah. f 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns ! — J- Let all the nations fear : PSALMS XOIX, c. 163 mp Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. f 2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns ! — Let earth adore its Lord ; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfill his -word. 3 In Zion is his throne •, His honors are divine ; His church shall make his wonders kncwn, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name ! How terrible his praise ! Justice and truth and judgment join, * In all his works of grace. Q Q PSALM 99, Second Part, S. M. tJ tJ Jl holy God worshiped with Reverence, mf 1 PXALT the Lord, our God, > -C^ And worship at his feet ; m His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 "When Israel was his church. When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cried, when Samuel prayed, — He gave his people rest. mj) 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race ; < And oft he made his vengeance knoAAii, 711 When they abused his grace. mf 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same : Still he 's a God of holiness. And jealous for his name. PSALM 100, First Part, L. M. Praise to our Creator. 100 / 1 VE nations round the earth ! rejoice -»- Before the Lord, your sovereign King ; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice ; With all your tongues his glory sing. m 2 The Lord is God ; 't is he alons Doth life and breath and being give ; I "We are his "work, and not our own ; | i The sheep that on his pastures live. { * / 8 Enter his gates with songs of joy ; i { With praises to his courts repair ; # * And make it your divine employ, } { To pay your thanks and honors there. i t m 4 The Lord is good, the Lord is kind ; ♦ \ f Great is his grace, his mercy sure ; J 1 And the whole race of man shall find | I His truth from age to age endure. } t I \ -i r\f\ PSALM 100, Second Part, L. M. \ \ \.\J\J The sovereign Jehovah. \ I mf 1 "DEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, { J Jj Ye nations! bow with sacred joy : ♦ \ t Know that the Lord is God alone : » < He can create, and he destroy. | I 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, \ I mp Made us of clay, and formed us men ; | I And when, like wandering sheep, we strayed, } I He brought us to his fold again. | J 3 "We are his people, we his care, — | J Our souls, and all our mortal frame : | i mf "What lasting honors shall we rear, I / Almighty Maker ! to thy name ? i ff" 4: "We '11 crowd thy gates with thankful songs ; * High as the heavens our voices raise ; i And earth, mth her ten thousand tongues, J Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. I 6 "Wide as the world is thy command, "Vast as eteruitj", thy love ; Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, iji len "When rolling years shall cease to move. -{r\r\ PSALM 100, C. M. X \_/ v/ The Creator adored. f 1 CING, all ye lands ! — with rapture sing, O And bless Jehovah's name ; ff With loud hosaunas hail your King,— < Bow do^vn — your God proclaim. VI 2 Know that the Lord is God alone, — 'T is he who made us all ; His people — we his sceptre own, His sheep — ^^ve heai fls call. PSALM C. 165 I f 3 Enter his gates, with shouts of joy, \ > And in his courts bow down ; 771 f Let heart-felt thanks your tongues employ, < And him your sovereign crown. 4 For he is good beyond all praise, No bounds his mercy knows ; His truth endures through endless days, His grace for ever flows. PSALM 100, H. M. God's Goodness and Truth. 100 / 1 CING to the Lord most high : O Let every land adore ; With grateful voice make known His goodness and his powe"*: With cheerful songs Declare his ways, And let his praise Inspire your tongues. 2 Enter his courts with joy ; m With fear address the Lord ; He formed us with his hand, And quickened by his word ; mf With wide command, He spreads his sway. O'er every sea And every land. 771 3 His hands provide our food, And every blessing give ; We feed upon his care, And in his pastures live : mf With cheerful songs Declare his ways, And let his praise Inspire your tongues. m 4 Good is the Lord our God, His truth and mercy sure ; While earth and heaven shall last, His promises endure : mf With wide command, He spreads his sway, O'er every sea And every land. rr. 166 PSALMS C, CI. rSALM 100, 7s. \JKJ Pr f \.\J\J Praise from all jMiida. 1 AH! be joyful in the Lord, v/ Every Land beneath the snn ! In his praise with glad accord, Let all tongues and hearts be one : m For our God is God alone, "Whose we are, and not our own ; We his people are — the sheep He will ever rule and keep. /' 2 Come, and join the joyous throng Who Jehovah's praise proclaim : In his courts, with grateful song, Speak the honors of his name : TO Rich his bounty to our race ; Inexhaustible his grace ; Ready to forgive and bless ; r f Ever sure his faithfulness. •I (\f\ PSALM 100, lis and Ss. X vyv/ Thanksgiving and Praise in the Sanctuary, f 1 "DE joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth! > JJ Oh ! serve him witli gladness and fear; f Exult in his presence with music and mirth, in With love and devotion draw near. len 2 Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, Creator and ruler o'er all : m And we are his people, his sceptre we own ; His sheep, and we follow his call. f 8 Oh ! enter his gates with thanksgiving and song, Your vows in his temple proclaim ; His praise with melodious accordance prolong. And bless his adorable name. 4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good. And we are the work of his hand ; His mercy and truth from eternity stood, And shall to eternity stand. -ir\-\ PSALM 101, L. M. X Vy X The Magistrate's Song. m 1 ITERCY and judgment arc my song; ■^^ And, since they both to thee belong, My gracious God ! my righteous King ! \ To thee my songs and vows I bring. | 2 If I am raised to bear the sword, I 'II take iny counsels from thy word ; Thy justice and tliy heavenly grace Shall be the pattern of my ways. 3 Let wisdom all my actions guide, And let my God with me reside ; No wicked thing shall dwell with me, Which may provoke thy jealousy. 4 I '11 search the land, and raise the just To posts of honor, wealth, and trust ; The men, that work thy holy will. Shall be my friends and fav'rites still. -t riC) PSALM 103, First Part, L. M. X Vy /^ Men mortal—tlie Church safe. mp 1 TT is the Lord our Saviour's hand J- Weakens our strength amidst the race ; p Disease and death, at his command. Arrest us, and cut short our days. aff 2 Spare us, O Lord ! aloud we pray. Nor let our sun go down at noon ; Thy yeare are one eternal day, And must thy children die so soon ? 3 Yet, in the midst of death and grief. This thought our sorrow should assuage ;- < " Our Father and our Saviour live : m Christ is the same through every age." 4 The starry curtains of the sky. Like garments shall be laid aside ; n]f But still thy throne stands firm and high ; Thy chm'ch for ever must abide. 6 Before thy face, thy church shall live, < And on thy throne thy children reign ; mp This dying world shall they survive, < And the dead saints be raised again. 102 PSALM 102, Second Part, L. M. The unchanging Ood. \ 7n 1 p RE AT Former of this various frame I 1 VJ Our souls adore thine awful name, I And bow and tremble, while they praise J The Ancient of eternal days. 168 PSALM on. I ; — J 2 Before thine infinite survey, Creation rose as yesterday ; And, as to-morrow, shall thine eye > See earth and stars in ruin lie. / 3 I^eyond the highest angel's sight. Thou dwellest in eternal light, Which shines with undiminished ray, > While suns and systems waste away. mp 4 Our days a transient period run, And change with every circling sun ; And, while to lengthened years we trust, > Before the moth we sink to dust. ntp 5 But let the creatures fall around ; Let death consign us to the ground ; < Let the last general flame arise, / And melt the arches of the skies ; — p 6 Calm as the summer's ocean, we Can all the wreck of nature see ; < While grace secures us an abode / Unshaken as the throne of God. 109 PSALM 102, First Part, C. M. X \J /^ Prayer heard, and Zion restored, inf 1 r ET Zion and her sons rejoice ; ^ Behold the promised hour ! > Her God hath heard her mourning voice, < And comes t' exalt his power. m 2 Her dust and ruins that remain Are precious in our eyes ; Those ruins shall be built again, < And all that dust shall rise. f 3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And stand in glory there ; m, Nations shall bow before his name, > And kings attend with fear. mf 4 He sits a sovereign on his throne, •p With pity in his eyes ; He hears the dying pris'ners' groan, And sees their sighs arise. mp 5 He frees the souls condemned to death ; And, when his saints complain, TSAIM CII. 169 I mf It sha' a't be said, that praying breath Was ever spent in. vain. 6 This shall be known, when we are dead, And left on long record ; That ages, yet unborn, may read, / And trust and praise the Lord. PSALM 102, Second Part, C. M. j1 Prayer for the .Iffiicted. 102 aff 1 JTEAR me, O God ! nor hide thy face ; -t-L But answer, lest I die ; Hast thou not built a throne of grace, To hear when sinners cry ? 2 As, on some lonely building's top, The sparrow tells her moan, Far from the tents of joy and hope, I sit and grieve alone. m 8 But thou for ever art the same, O my eternal G-od ! Ages to come shall know thy name, And spread thy works abroad. 4 Thou wilt arise and show thy face, i Nor will my Lord delay j Beyond th' appointed hour of grace, J That long-expected day. » > 5 He hears his saints, he knows their cry, \ — And, by mysterious ways, \ > Redeems the pris'ners doomed to die ; J / And fills their tongues ■wath praise. | 1 n O PSALM 102, Third Part, C. B|, \ A W ^ Ood unchangeable amid Changes of Creation, J »?. 1 THROUGH endless years thou art the same, * J- 0 thou eternal God ! | Ages to come shall know thy name, # And tell thy works abroad. { 2 The strong foundations of the earth, J Of old, by thee were laid ; \ By thee, the beauteous arch of heaven, ' With matchless skill, was made. | 3 Soon shall this goodly frame of things, i Formed by thy powerful hand, | 15 4-* } 170 PSALMS cii, cm. J Be, like a vesture, laid aside, I And changed at tliy command. I 4 But tliy perfections all-divine, ) Eternal as tliy days, I < Tlirougli everlasting ages shine, I mf "With undiminished rays. I -I j-^O PSALM 102, 7s. \ X V_//W Prayer in Jiffliction. t ^ff 1 TJEAR my prayer, Jehovah ! hear; I J-l- Listen to my humble cries; 1 See the day of trouble near ; I Ileavy on my soul it lies. } 2 Hide not, then, thy gracious face, 5 "When the storm around me falls ; ' Hear me, O thou God of grace! t Tn the time thy servant calls. J /" 8 Earth and hell their censures pour, » Madly rage against my soul : J in "When my God appears no more, J mf "Who their fury can control ? '. aff 4 Hide not, then, thy gracious face, 4 "When the storm around me falls ; i Hear me, 0 thou God of grace I ' Hear me when thy servant calls. 103 PSALM 103, First Part, L. M. TTit Ouodncss ami J\Iercy of God celebrated. \ f" 1 "DLESS, O my soul ! the living God, J J-' Call home thy tliouglits tliat rove abroad { Let all the jjowers, within me, join i In work and worship so divine. i 2 Bless, 0 my soul ! the God of grace ; ♦ His favors claim thy highest praise: I Why should the wonders he liath wrought I p Be lost in silence, and forgot ? I mi) 3 'T is he, my soul ! who sent his Son, To die for crimes which thou hast doDe : He owns the ransom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives. f 4 Let the whole earth his jtower confess, Lot the whole earth adore his grace : riis Gentile Tvith the Jew shall join, * lu work and worshii^ so divine. i » 1 n Q PSALM 103, Second Part, L. M, '' X \J ».f Forgiveness— g'i '.Ic Chastisement. i / 1 THE Lord, — how wondrous are his ways ! { -L How tirni his truth, how large his grace ! j He takes his mercy for his throne ; { And thence he makes his glories known. | 2 Not half so high, his power hath spread J The starry heavens, above our head, | As his rich love exceeds our praise, — J Exceeds the highest hopes we raise. ' S Not half so far, hath nature placed j The rising morning from the west, « mp As his forgiving grace removes j The daily guilt of those he loves. | len 4 How slowly doth his wrath arise ! i —f On swifter wings salvation Hies ; , | And, if he lets his anger bttrn, | > How soon his frowns to pity tm-n I ♦ f 5 But his eternal love is sure ; j To all the saints it shall endure : \ From age to age, his truth shall reign ; Nor children's children hope in vain. -K f\r\ PSALM 103, First Part, S. M, 1 U He gives the sutferers rest ; < The Lord hath judgments for the prcud, > And justice for th' oppressed. m 6 His wondrous -works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace, By his beloved Son. -i PSALM 103, Second Part. S. M. Praise to Ood for his J\Iercies. \ 103 J / 1 AH ! bless the Lord, my soul ! i v/ His grace to thee proclaim : } And all that is within me join I To bless his holy name. } mf 2 Oh ! bless the Lord, my soul 1 * , His mercies bear in mind : { Forget not all his benefits : i m The Lord to thee is kind. J J mp 3 He will not always chide ; ♦ * He will with patience wait ; \ J His wrath is ever slow to rise, | ♦ And ready to abate. j \ 4 He pardons all thy sins, , t i Prolongs thy feeble breath ; i I m He healeth thy infirmities, | J And ransoms thee from death. J I / 6 Then bless his holy name, | i Whose grace hath made thee whole ; j I Whose loving-kindness crowns thy days ; « S Oh ! bless the Lord, my soul ! J I -I f\n PSALM 103, Third Part, S. M. I • J. \J O Mercy in the midst of Judgment, t I mf 1 IVTY soul ! repeat his praise, | i 111 Whose mercies are so great ; j i Whose anger is so slow to rise, | So ready to abate. J } 2 High as the heavens are raised | } Above the ground we tread, * PSALMS OIII, CIV. 17i) 1 So far the riches of his grace | Our highest thoughts exceed. ! > 3 His power subdues our sins, » p And his forgiving love, 5 7/1 Far as the east is from the west, \ Doth all our guilt remove. i mp 4 The pity of the Lord, j I To those who fear his name, { i p Is such as tender parents feel ; | * He knows our feeble frame. i i 5 Our days are as the grass, | I Or like the morning flower ; { J < If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, I I p It withers in an hour. | i mp 6 But thy compassions, Lord ! j { — To endless years endure ; { t mf And cliildren's children ever find ' ; < Thy words of proniise sure. ; \ 1 /\0 PSALM 103, Fourth Part, S. M. j ( J. V / O QikCs Dominion ; or, angelic Praise, * \ vif 1 TTIE Lord, tlie sovereign King, j I J- llatli fixed his throne on high ; { I O'er all the heavenly world he rules, { J And all beneath tlie sky. ', J I ' 2 Ye angels ! great in might, ; i And swift to do his will, i { Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear, { J Whose pleasure ye fulfill, 5 * / 3 Let the bright hosts, who wait | { The orders of their King, ; f And guard his churches when they pray, j 5 Join in the praise they sing. { I 4 While all his wondrous works, j I Through his vast kingdom, show ', I Tlieir Maker's glory, thou, my soul! ' ' Shalt sing his graces too. I 104 PSALM 104, L. M. | OoiTs Majesty as the Creator and sovereign King, t MY soul ! thy great Creator praise ; \ Wlien clothed in his celestial rays, \ — .^^^ ^ 15* 174 PSALM CV. He n full majesty appears, And, like a robe, Lis glory wears. 2 Tiie heavens are for his curtains spread ; Th' unfathoraed deep he makes his bed ; Clouds are his chariot, Avheu he flies, On winged storms, across the skies. 3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires, His ministers, are flaming fires ; And swift as thought their armies move, O To bear his vengeance or his love. m 4 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord ! All nature rests xipon thy word ; And the whole race of creatures stand, Waiting their portion from thy hand. i mf 5 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke, | And at thy touch the mountains smoke ; , mp Yet humble souls may see thy face, \ And tell their wants to sovereign grace. J 6 In thee, my hopes and wishes meet, | > And make my meditations sweet ; f Thy praises shall my breath employ, Till it expire in endless joy. PSALM 105, C. M. Covenant with Abraham remembered. 105 mf 1 p IVE thanks to God, invoke his name, 1 vJ And tell the world his grace ; * Sound through the earth his deeds of fame, } That all may seek his face. | m • 2 His covenant, which he kept in mind \ For numerous ages past, | To numerous ages yet behind, | In equal force shall last. ( 3 He sware to Abraham and his seed, \ And made the blessings sure ; J Gentiles the ancient promise read, j And find his truth endure. 4 Like pil grims through the countries round, Securely they rem aved ; And haughty kings, who on them frowned, Severely he reproved. ^ >»%%»i»%%^»H 4^ PSALMS (;v, cvi. 175 I 5 Thus guarded by th' almighty hand, The chosen tribes possessed Canaan, the rich, the promised land, And there enjoyed their rest. 6 Then let the Avorld forbear its rage, The church renounce her fear ; mf Israel must live through every age, And be th' ^Umighty's care. 105 PSALM 105, 7s. Encouragement to seek God. 106 '0' 1 AH ! give thanks unto the Lord ; { Vy All his wondrous deeds proclaim : \ Every tongue his praise record ; J Every heart adore his name. i m 2 Seek the Lord, his grace implore, j On his love your trust repose ; I Seek his presence evermore ; | mp There lay down your cares and woes. | m 3 Ye, Avho make the Lord your choice, J Call to mind his Avorks of love ; ♦ f Tell his wonders, and rejoice I In your King who reigns above. | m 4 Thou, O Lord ! art true and just ; I rnf Thou wilt crown, with sure success, | AU the waiting souls that trust j In thy love and faithfulness. | PSALM 106, First Part, L. M. | Ood praised for his Goodness and Mercy., \ \Q. ! render thanks to God above, 1 The fountain of eternal love ; | Whose mercy firm, through ages past, \ f Has stood, and shall for ever last. j 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, ? Not only vast, but numberless ? | What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise ? m 3 Extend to me that favor. Lord ! Thou to thy chosen dost afford ; When thou return'sfc to set them free, Let thy salvation -vasit me. r 176 PSALM CTI. mf 4 Oh ! render thanks to Gorl above, The fountain of eternal love ; Whose mercy tirni, through ages past, / Has stood, and shall for ever last. 1 n fJ PSALM 106, Second Part, L. M. J. \J \J Praise to Ood for his Oreatness and Mercy, mf 1 TO God, the great, the ever-blessed, J- Let songs of honor be addressed ; His mercy tirm for ever stands ; Give him the thanks his love demands. 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways? \ Who shall fulfill thy boundless praise ?- i m Blest are the souls that fear thee still, \ And pay their duty to thy will. 13 Remember what thy mercy did For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed ; And, with the same salvation, bless mp The meanesc suppliant of thy grace. /' 4 Oh ! may I see thy tribes rejoice. And aid their triumphs with my voice; This is my glory, Lord! to be Joined to thy saints, and near to thee. 106 PSALM 106, S. M. Israel punished and pardoned. m 1 p OD of eternal love I vJ How fickle are our waj's I And yet, how oft did Israel prove Thy constancy of grace ! 2 They saw thy Avonders wrought. And then thy praise they sung : But soon thy works of power forgot, And murmured with their tongue. 3 Now they believe his word, While rocks with ri'. ers flow ; Now with their sins piovcke tbe Lord > Till he reduced them low. p 4 Yet, when they monrned their faults. He hearkened to their groans; m Brought his own covenant to his thoughts, And called them still his sons. PSALM CVII. 177 { 5 Their names were in his book ; He saved them from their foes ; mp Oft he chastised, but ne'er forsook, The people Avhom he chose. m/ 6 Let Israel bless the Lord, Who loved their ancient race ; And Christians Join the solemn word, — / Amen, — to all the praise. -[ f\rv PSALM 107, First Part, L. M. xKJ I Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to Heaven. mf 1 p IVE thanks to God — he reigns above ; vJ Kind are his thoughts, his name is love ; His mercy ages past have known. And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace record ;^ Israel, the nation whom he chose, And rescued from their mighty foes. 3 So, when our first release we gain From sin's old yoke, and Satan's chain, mp "We have this desert world to pass, — A dangerous and a tiresome place. 4 He feeds and clothes us all the way, He guides our footsteps lest we stray ; ■»)/ He guards us with a powerful hand. And brings us to the heavenly land. / 5 Oh ! let us, then, with joy record Tlie truth and goodness of the Lord ; How great his works — how kind his ways! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. 107 PSALM 107, Second Part, L. M. The Seaman''s Somr. 1 \irOULD you behold the works of God, ' ' ' His wonders in the world abroad ? l Go with the mariners, and trace | The unknown regions of the seas. J 2 They leave thsir native shores behind, » And seize the favor of the wind : i Till God commands, — and tempests rise, ; That heave the ocean to the skies. 5 -4 178 PSALM CVII. > 3 When laud is far and death is nigh, p Lost to all hope, to God they cry ; < Ills mercy hears tljeir loud address, > And sends salvation in distress. mf 4 Oh ! may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord; Let them their private offerings bring, f And in the church his glory sing. PSALM 107, C. M. Servants of Qod fcfc. 107 mf 1 TJOW are thy servants blessed, O Lord ! Al IIuw sure is their defence ! Eternal -wisdom is their guide, Their help, Omnipotence. m 2 In foreign realms, and lands remote. Supported by thy care, Through burning climes they pass unhurt. And breathe in tainted air. f 8 Wlien, by the dreadful tempest borne. High on the broken wave, m They know thou art not slow to hear. Nor impotent to save. > 4 The storm is laid — the winds retire, ivp Obedient to thy will ; < The sea, that roars at thy command, > At thy command is still. mp 5 In midst of dangers, fears and deaths, < Thy goodness we '11 adore ; f We '11 praise thee for thy mercie? past, p And humbly hope for more. PSALM 107, First Part, 7s. JJhinc Guidance, 107 mf i TIIAXK and praise Jehovah's name ; J- For his mercies, firm and sure, From eternity, the same, To eternity, endure. 2 Let the ransomed thus rejoice, Gathered out of every land. As the people of his choice. Plucked from the destroyer's hand. PSALMS CVII, CVIII. 179 j dol 3 To a pleasant land he brings, \ Where the vine and olive grow, | "Where, from tlowery hills, tlie S|)ring3 | Through luxuriant valleys tlou'. | mj i Oh I that men would praise the Lord, } For his goodness to their race; J For the -wonders of his word. And the riches of his grace. 107 PSALM 107, Second Part, 7g. The Dangers of tke Ocean. mp 1 n^HEY who toil upon the deep, J- And, in vessels light and frail, f O'er the mighty waters sweep. With the billow and the gale, m Alark what wonders God performs, — When he speaks, and, unconfiued, ff Rush to battle all his storms. In the chariots of the wind. 2 Cp to heaven their bark is whirled, On the mountain of the wave ; mp Down as suddenly 't is hurled > To th' abysses of the grave ; / To and fro they reel — they roll, As intoxicate with wine ; Terrors paralyze their soul, > Helm they quit, and hope resign. p 8 Then unto the Lord they cry; lie inclines a gracious ear, mf Sends deliverance from on high. Rescues them from all their fear : / Oh ! that men would praise the Lord, For his goodness to their race ; For the wonders of his word. And the riches of his grace. 108 PSALM 108, C. M. A J\Iorning Song. 1 A WAKE, my soul ! to sound his praise, -^ Awake, my harp ! to sing ; Join, all my powers ! the song to raise, And morning incense bring. 2 Among the people of his care. And through the nations round, ; 180 PSALMS cix, ex. I'l 5 Glad songs of praise will I prepare, { And there his name resound. I 3 Be thou exalted, O my God ! I Above the starry frame ; I Diffuse thy heavenly grace abroad, 5 And teach the world tliy name, 5 ^ So shall thy chosen sons rejoice, } And throng thy courts above; { > While sinners hear thy pard'ning voice, I < And taste redeeming love. J 1 /-v Q PSALM 109, C. M. i X U y The Example of Christ. J vif 1 p OD of my mercy and my praise ! 5 vJ Thy glory is my song ; I Though sinners speak against thy gi'ace With a blaspheming tongue. mp 2 When, in the form of mortal man, Thy Son on earth was found, With cruel slanders, false and vain, They compassed him around. S Their miseries his compassion move, Their peace he still pursued ; They render hatred for his lov«, And evil for his good. ] mf 4 Their malice raged without a cause ; \ > Yet, Avith his dying breath, I p lie prayed for murderers on his cross, J And blessed his foes in death. > \ mp 5 Lord ! shall thy bright exainple sliine ! In vain before my eyes ? \ VI Give me a soul a-kin to thine, I To love mine enemies. I ri\f 6 The Lord shall on my side engage, I And, m my Saviour's name, J I shall defeat their pride and rage Who slander and condenm. 110 PSALM UO, L. M. Christ exalted as a King and Saviour. 1 THUS God, th' eternal Father, spake A To Christ, the Son — " Ascend and sit J PSALMS CX, CXI. 181 I At my right band, till I shall make > Thy foes submissive at thy feet. m 2 " From Zion shall thy word proceed; Thy word, tlie sceptre in tliy hand. Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed. And bow their wills to thy command. m/ 3 " That day shall show thy power is great. When saints shall flock with willing minds. And sinners crowd thy tem})le-gate, Whei'e holiness, in beauty, shines." ff 4: Oh ! blessed power — Oh ! glorious day ! How large a vict'ry shall ensue ; — / And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the di'ops of morning-dew. ■t -t r\ PSALM 110, C. M. X 1 V_/ Christ's Kinsdoiii and Fvieslkood. m 1 lESUS, our LordI ascend thy throne, ^' And near thy Father sit : In Zion shall thj^ power be known, > And TTiitke thy foes submit. m 2 "What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous dro])s of morning dew, And own thy sorereign grace. 3 God hath pronounced a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore ; — " Eternal shall thy priesthood be, When Aaron is no more." 4 Jesus, our priest, for ever lives. To plead for us above : Jesus, our king, for ever gives The blessings of his love. / 5 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain ; Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. Ill PSALM m, First Part, L. M. AAA The Wisdom of God in his JVcrks. f 1 CONGS of immortal praise belong 0 To ♦ ' my almiglity God ; Itj 182 rsALM CXI. He has my heart, and he ray tongue, To spread liis name abroad. mf 2 How great the works his hand has \\Tonght I How glorious in our sight! And men in every age liave sought His wonders witJi dehglit. m S How most exact is nature's frame ! How wise th' eternal mind ! His counsels never cliange the scheme, That his first thoughts designed. 4 When he redeemed his chosen sons, He fixed his covenant sure ; The orders, that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and eartli and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim : \ What shall we do to make us wise, I But learn to read thy name ? I 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, I Is our divinest skill ; ' And he 's the wisest of our race, \ Who best obeys thy will. \ PSALM lU, Second Part, C. M. 11 1 rsAXiJn. Ill, secona rare, X 1 Perfcctivns of Gud. \ i I I / 1 pREAT is the Lord ;— his works of might I VJ Demand our noblest songs , I Let his assembled saints unite J Their harmony of tongues. { m 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, iHe gives liis children food; And, ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. j i 8 His Son, the great Redeemer, cams I To seal his covenant sure ; J Holy and reverend is liis name; J His ways are just and jmro. t / 4 Great is the Lord ; — his works of might j Demand our noblest songs ; Oh ! let th' assembled saints unite J Their harmony of tongues. : |j ♦ *♦ PSALM OXII. 183 ! 112 PSALM 112, L. M, J Blessings of the Charitable. J THRICE lKii)]>y man avIio fears the Lord, { Loves his euimnands, and trusts his word; J Honor and peace his days attend, i And blessinics to his seed descend. - mp 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, < To works of mercy still inclined ; } m He lends the poor some present aid, J Or gives them, not to be repaid. j 8 His soul, well-fixed upon the Lord, t Draws heavenly courage from his word ; | < Amid the darkness, light shall rise, j mf To cheer his heart, and bless his eyes. J m 4 He hath dispersed his alms abroad ; i His works are still before his God ; { His name on earth shall long remain, i 2^or shall his hope of heaven be vaitt. j 1 1 Q PSALM 112, C. M. I X X /C' Liberality rewarded, t m 1 TTAPPY is he who fears the Lord, J -11 And follows his commands ; i Who lends the poor without reward, » Or gives with liberal hands. I mp 2 As pity dwells within his breast, { To all the sons of need, | m So God shall answer his request, I With blessings on his seed. | > 3 In times of danger and distress, \ < Some beams of light shall shine, t To show the world his righteousness, j > And give him peace divine. { m 4 His works of piety and love ; Remain before the Lord ; i / Honor on earth, and joys above, ! Shall be his sure reward. \ 112 PSALM 112, L. P. M. { Blessings of the liberal Man. > 1 'PHAT man is blest who stands in awe i J- Of God, and loves his sacred law ; | His seed on earth shall be renowned : i 184 I'SALM OXIII. His house, the seat of wealth, shall be An unexhausted treasury, And with successive honors crowned. 2 His liberal favors he extends; To some he gives, to others lends ; A generous pity fills his mind : Yet, what liis charity impairs. He saves by prudence in atiairs, And thus he 's just to all mankind. 3 His hands, while they his alms bestowed, His glory's future harvest sowed : The sweet remembrance of the just, Like a green root, revives, and bears A train of blessings for his heirs, p When dying nature sleeps in dust. m 4 Beset with threatening dangers round, Unjnoved shall he maintain his ground ; His conscience holds his courage up : < The soul, that 's filled with virtue's light, > Shines brightest in affliction's night, < And sees in darkness beams of hope. 113 PSALM U3, First Part, L. M, Ood, sovereign and gracious. J ./■ I VE servants of th' almighty King ! i «- In every age his praises sing ; J Where'er the sun shall rise or set, { 'I'lie nations shall his praise repeat. } 3 Above the earth, beyond the sky, I Stands his high throne of majesty ; i Nor time nor place his power restrain, I Nor bound his universal reign. { 3 Which of the sons of Adam dare, I Or angels, with their God compare? { His glories — how divinely bright, I Who dwells in imcreated light ! I vt 4 Behold his love! he stoops to vl«w I What saints above and angels do ; * And condescends, yet more, to knoTV J Tlie mean affairs of men below. PSALM CXIIL 185 I mp 5 From dust, and cottages obscnre, \ His grace exalts the humble poor ; | < Gives them the honor of his sons, ; mf And fits them for their heavenly thrones. | 1-i *) FSALU 113, Second Fart, L. M. $ X. tJ Praise for Ood's Condescension. ' / 1 CERVANTS of God! injoyfullays, \ ^ Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise ; J His glorious name let all adore, | From age to age, for evermore. J m 2 Blest be that name, supremely blest, j From the sun's rising to its rest : i Above the heavens his power is known ; * Through all the earth his goodness shown. { mf 3 Who is like God ? — so great, so high, ; < He bows himself to view the sky ; * > And yet, with condescending grace, J p Looks down upon the human race. ♦ 4 He hears the uncomplaining moan 5 Of those, Avho sit and weep alone , j He lifts the mourner from the dust, i And saves the poor in iiim who trust ; f 5 Servants of God! in joyful lays, » Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise ; J His saving name let all adore, i From age to age, for evermore. i ■l^n PSALM 113, 7b. I X X O The Condescension of Ood, * / 1 TTALLELIIJAH! raise. Oh! raise \ J-1 To our God the song of praise ; * All his servants ! join to sing i God, our Saviour, and our King. ♦ mf 2 Blessed be, for evermore. \ That dread name which we adore! \ Round the world his praise be sang, \ Through all lauds, in every tongue. \ 3 O'er all nations God alone, — * Higher than the heavens his throne ; \ Who is like our God most high, * Infinite in majesty ? | \^* ■ II <^ 186 PSALMS CXIII, CXIV. > 4 Y(;t to view the heavens he bends ; — my. Yea, to earth ho condescends ; Passing by tl;e rich and great, p For the low and desolate. < 0 lie the broken spirit cheers, > Turns to Joy the mourner's tears: — Sucli the wonders of his ways I Praise his name, — for ever praise. 1 ^ «) PSALM 113, L. P. M. JL A O Majesty and Condescension of Ood. mf 1 VE who delight to serve the Lord ! J- The honors of liis name record, His sacred name for ever bless : I Where'er the circling sun displays \ His rising beams, or setting rays, I Let lands and seas his power confess. { 2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds, i Oan give his vast dominion bounds ; \ The heavens are far below his height : I Let no created greatness dare I With our eternal God compare, \ Armed with his imcreated might. { 111 V> He bows his glorious head, to view I AVhat the bright hosts of angels do, i And bends his care to mortal things : I • His sovereign hand exalts the poor : J He takes the needy from the door, I < And fits them for the thrones of kings. 114 PSALM 114, L. M. JHradcs attending Israel's Journey, \ m 1 TirilEN Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand, I ' ' Left the proud tyrant and his land, { Tlie tribes, with cheerful homage, own I mf Their King ; — and Judah was his throne. I m 2 Across the deep tlieir journey lay ; J The deep divides to make them way : I Jordan beheld their march, and fled, I With backward current, to his head. \ 8 What power could make the deep divide— \ Make Jordan backward roU his tide ? * Why did ye leap, ye little hills ? i And whence the frii'-ht that Sinai feels? *.^, 4 T^t every mountain, every flood, Retire, and know tli' approacliiug God I < ' The King of Israel — see him here ! /'■' Tremble, thou earth ! adore and fear. 115 PSALM U5, L. M. The true Ood, our Hope and Trust. m 1 "\rOT to ourselves, who are but dust, — -1- ' Not to ourselves is glory due ; Eternal God ! thou onl}' just, Thou only gracious, wise and true ! / 2 The God we serve maintains his throne, Above the clouds, beyond the skies : Through all the earth his will is done ; > He knows our groans, he hears our cries. mf 3 O Israel ! make the Lord thy hope, Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest ; The Lord shall build thy ruins up, And bless the people and the priest. m 4 The dead no more can speak thy praise, > They dwell in silence in the grave ; / But we shaU live to sing thy grace, And tell the world thy power to save. PSALM 116, First Part, L. M. Oratcful Recollections. 116 7np 1 T LOVE the Lord ; — his gracious esur l -L Was opened to my mournful prayer ; » He heard my supplicating voice, J < And bade my fainting heart rejoice. I mp 2 Return, my soul ! and sweetly rest | On thy almighty Father's breast ; | ■mf The riches of his grace adore, i And tell his wondrous mercies o'er. - 3 What shall I render to the Lord ? Or how his matchless grace record ? To him my grateful voice I '11 raise, And pour libations to his praise. mf 4 I^is crowded courts shall see me pay > The vows of my distressful day ; | m In life and death, the saints shall find | Their guardian God for ever kind. j r 188 PSALM CXVI. 116 PSALM U6, Second Part, L. M. The SainVs Rest. m 1 'DETUEN", my soul ! unto thy rest, •ll' From vain pursuits and maddening cares, p From hourly woes that wring thy breast, The world's allurements — Satan's snares. mp 2 Return unto thy rest, my soul ! From all the wanderings of thy thought ; From sickness unto death, made whole — I m Safe through a thousand perils brought, I 3 Then to thy rest, my soul ! return, J From passions every hour at strife ; ♦ Sin's works, and ways, and wages spurn- - i w/ Lay hold upon eternal life. I VI 4 God is thy rest ; — with heart inclined * To keep his word, that word believe ; I > Christ is thy rest ; — with lowly mind, *, — His light and easy yoke receive. \ -\-\ o PSALM U6, First Part, C. M. { X JL O Thanks for restoring Mercy. ; p IT LOVE the Lord ; — he heard my cries J J- And pitied every groan ; { mf Long as I live, when troubles rise, . I 'U hasten to his throne. { > 2 1 love the Lord ; — he bowed his ear, * — And chased my griefs away ; { Oh ! let my heart no more despair, J While I have breath to pray. I aff S My flesh declined, my spirits fell, \ And I drew near the dead ; I While inward pangs and fears of hell , Perplexed my wakeful head. I 4 "My God !" I cried, " thy servant save, I Thou ever good and just ! I Thy power can rescue from the grave — # mf Thy power is all my trust." I p 5 The Lord beheld me sore distressed, I He bade my pains remove : Return, my soul ! to God, thy rest, For thou hast known his love. i^„. ♦-♦ PSALM CXVI. 189 6 My God hath saved my soul from death, > And dried my faUing tears ; / Now to his praise I '11 spend my breath, And my remaining years. 1 -j r> PSALM 116, Second Part, C. M. X J U yows made in Trouble, paid in tie Church. '>nf 1 WHAT sliall I render to my God, • ' For all his kindness shown ? My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints that fill thy house, My offering shall be paid ; There shaU my zeal perform the vowa m^i My soul in anguish made. m 3 How much is mercy thy delight, < Thou ever-blessed God ! mp How dear thy servants in thy sight — How precious is their blood I inf 4 How happy all thy servants are ! How great thy grace to me ! m My life, which thou hast made thy care, Lord ! I devote to thee. mf 5 !N"ow I am thine — for ever thine ; ISTor shall my pui'pose move ; Thy hand hath loosed my bonds of pain, And bound me with thy love. 6 Here, in thy courts, I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record ; Witness, ye saints ! who hear me now, If I forsake the Lord. 1 -I /^ PSALM 116, 7s. i i O Hely from Ood in Time of Trouble. aff 1 A THOU God who hearest prayer, ^J Every hour and every where ! Listen to my feeble breath, Now I touch the gates of death ; For his sake whose blood I plead, Hear me ui the hom* of need. 2 Hear and save me, gracious Lord ! For my trust is in thy word ; 190 rSiVLM cxvu. Wash ine from the stain of sin. That thy peace may rule within; ♦ May I know myself thy child, f Kansomed, pardoned, reconciled. I 8 Thou art merciful to save — I Thou hast snatclied me from the grave ; ♦ I Avould kiss the chastening rod, i O my Father and my God ! ; Only hide not now tliy face, { God of all-sufficient grace! i 4 Leave me not, my strength, my trust 1 \ Oh ! remember I am dust : Leave me not again to stray ; Leave me not the tempter's prey : Fix my heart on things above ; Make me happy in thy love. PSALM 117, L. M. Exhortation to Universal Praise. 117 / 1 FROM all that dwell below the skies, -T Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ! Paternal truth attends thy Avord ; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shoiB, Till suns shall rise and set no more. i 117 PSALM 117, C. M, ', XXI Praise to Ood from all JVations. if 1 A ^^LL ye nations ! praise the Lord, j v7 Each with a different tongue ; I In every language learn his word, I And let his name be sung. 2 Ills mercy reigns through every land, — Proclaim his grace abroad ; For ever firm his truth shall stand, — Praise ye the faithful God. 1 -, ry PSALM 117, S. M. X X I Praise to Ood for his Truth and Grace. f 1 THY name, almighty Lord ! J- Shall sound through distant lands ; r- 4 PSxVLMS CXVII, CXYIII. 191 J lib PSALM 118, L. M. .4 new Song of Salvation by Christ. Great is thy grace, and sure thy -word ; j Thy truth for ever stands. \ 2 Far he thine honor spread, J And long thy praise endure, ; > Till morning light, and evening shade, I mp Shall be exchanged no more ♦ 1 1 rt- PSALM 117, H. M. j JL X f Universal Praise, i f 1 TEHOVAirS praise suhlime \ t* Through the wide earth be sung ; i Ye realms of every clime ! ♦ Ye tribes of every tongue ! . ! His intinite compassion bless — t Ilis ever-during faithfulness. ; -J I >j PSALM 117, 7s. X I / Praise from a^l I^ands. f 1 A LL ye nations ! praise the Lord ; -tx All }"e lands ! your voices raise ; Heaven and earth ! with loud accord, Praise the Lord — for ever praise. 2 For his truth and mercy stand, Past, and present, and to be, Like the years of his right hand,— Like 'is own eternity. ff 'o Praise him, ye who know his love ! Praise him, from the depths beneath , Praise him in the heights above ; Praise your Maker, — all that breathe ! 1 T 0 ! what a glorious corner-stone J JlJ The Jewish builders did refuse ! But God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envy, and the Jews. 2 Great God ! the work is all divine, — The joy and wonder of our eye* I This is the day that proves it thine — The day that saw our Saviour rise. 3 Sinners! rejoice, and, saints! be glad ; Hosamia ! let his name be blest : 192 PSALM OXVIII. i A thousand honors, on his head, I < With peace, and light, and glor}-, rest ! J 7??/ 4 In God's own name, he comes to bring I Salvation to our dying race ; y Let the whole church address their King, With hearts of joy, and songs of praise. ■t -tC) PSALM 118, First Part, C. M. X X O Deliverance from a Tumult. m 1 THE Lord appeai-s my helper now, J- Nor is my faith afraid What all the sons of earth can do, { Since heaven affords its aid. I 2 'T is safer. Lord ! to hope in thee, j And have my God my friend, iThan trust in men of high degree, And on their truth depend. mf 3 'T is through the Lord my heart is strong, j In him my lips rejoice ; I While his salvation is my song, I How cheerful is my voice ! J m 4 Joy, to the saints, and peace belongs ; i The Lord protects tlieir days ; J / Let Israel tune immortal songs * To his almighty grace. t J 1 -1 Q PSALM 118, Second Part, C. M. J X X O Public Praise for Deliverance. J mjy 1 T ORD ! thou hast heard thy servant cry, * -L^ And rescued from the grave ; — J Now shall he live — for none can die, » Whom God resolves to save. t mf 2 Thy praise, more constant than before, I Shall fill his daily breath ; * mp Thy hand, that hath chastised him sore, ' > Defends him still from death. ; mf 3 Open the gates of Zion now, i* For we will worship there ; — The house, Avhore all the righteous go J Thy mercy to declare. I 4 Among th' assemblies of thy saints, \ C^wr timukfiil voice we raise : rsALM oxviii. 193 j mp Here we have told thee our complaints, * f Aud here we speak thy praise. | 1 ■< Q PSALM 118, Third Part, C. M. j X X O Christ, the Foundation of his Church. \ mj 1 "DEllOLD the sure foundation-stone, -D Which God, in Ziou lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And his eternal praise. > 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear ; < And saints adore his name : mf They trust their whole salvation here, .Nor shall they suifer shame. m 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Eeject it witli disdain ; mf Yet on this rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 What though the gates of hell withstood ? Yet must this building rise : / 'T is thine own work, almighty God! And wondrous in our eyes. 118 PSALM 118, Fourth Part, C. M. \ The Lord's Day. \ m 1 THIS is the day the Lord hath made ; J J- He calls the hours his own : j / Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, | And praise surround the throne. } 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, | And Satan's empire fell ; J To-day the saints his triumph spread, { And aU his wonders tell. ♦ 3 Hosanna to th' anointed King, \ To David's holy Son : | mp Help us, 0 Lord ! descend, and bring * f Salvation from thy throne. j w 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men, i With messages of grace ; | Wlio comes, in God his Father's name, | > To save our sinful race. j ff 5 Hosanna, in the highest strains, | The church on earth can raise ; 194 PSALMS CXVIII, CXIX. J^* The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler praise. 1 1 Q PSALM 118, S. M. X X O Salvation by Christ. m 1 CEE, what a living stone O The builders did refuse : Yet God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envious Jews. 2 The scribe and angry priest Reject thine only Son ; mf Yet on this rock shall Zion rest, As the chief corner-stone. m 3 The work, 0 Lord ! is thine, And wondrous in our eyes ; This day declares it all divine ; This da}' did Jesus rise. Wif 4 This is the glorious day, That our Redeemer made : Let us rejoice, and sing, and pray ; Let all the church be glad. y 5 Hosanna to the King Of David's royal blood ; Bless him, ye saints ! — he comes to bring Salvation from your God. mf 6 We bless thy holy word, Which all this grace displays ; And offer on tliine altar. Lord ! < Our sacrifice of praise. PSALM 119, First Part, L. M. Jljjlictions sanctified. mp 1 PATHER ! I bless thy gentle hand ;— -T How kind was thy chastising rod, That forced my conscience to a stand, And brought my wandering soul to Go! ! 2 'T is good for me to bear the yoke, < For pride is apt to rise and swell ; p 'T is good to bear my Father's stroke, m That I might learn his statutes well. 3 The law, that issues from thy mouth, mf Shall raise my cheerful passions, more 119 PSALM cxix. 195 TJian all the treasures of the south, Or richest hills of golden ore. 7np 4 Thy hands have made my mortal frame, Tliy Spirit formed my soul Avithin ; Teach me to know thy wondrous name, And guard me safe from death and sin. m 5 Then all, who love and fear the Lord, tnf In my salvation shall rejoice ; For I have trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. 119 PSALM U9, Second Part. L. M. .Afflictions sanctified by the JVord. m 1 AH ! how I love thy holy word, v/ Thy gracious covenant, O Lord ! > It guides me in the peaceful way ; — I think upon it all the day. mf 2 What are the mines of shining wealth. The strength of youth, the hloom of health! What are all joys, compared with those, Thine everlasting word bestows ? TO 3 Long unafflicted, undismayed. In pleasure's path secure I strayed : > Thou madest me feel thy chastening rod, < And straight I turned unto my God. > 4 What though it pierced my fainting heart ? — I bless the hand that caused the smart ; mp It taught ray tears awhile to flow, > But saved me from eternal woe. -J -« Q PSALM U9, First Part, C. M. X J. t7 Blessedness of Saints, m 1 "DLEST are the undefiled in heart, -D Whose ways are right and clean ; Who never from thy law depart. But fly from every sin. 2 Blest are the men who keep thy word, And practice thy commands ; mf Witli their whole heart they seek the Lord, And serve thee with theii* hands. mp 3 Great is tlKiii* peace who love thy law, TO f How firm their souls abide ! 196 PSALM CXJX. Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. 4 Tlicn shall my heart have inward joy, And keep my face from shame, Wlien all thy si atutes I obey. And honor all thy name. I 119 PSALM 119, Second Part, C. M. Constant Converse with God. mp 1 ^PO thee, before the dawning light, J- My gracious God ! I pray ; I meditate thy name by night, And keep thy law by day. X 2 My spirit faints to see thy grace ; iu Thy promise beai's me up : mp And, Avhile salvation long delays, — Thy word supports my hope. 8 Seven times a day I lift my hands, And pay my thanks to thee ; Thy righteous providence demands Kepeated praise from me. p 4 When midnight darkness veils the skies, 7)1 I call thy works to mind ; < My thoughts in warm devotion rise, mp And sweet acceptance find. 1 1 Q PSALM 119, Third Pait, C. M J. JL t7 Sincerity and Obedience. m 1 THOU art my portion, O my God I J- Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy word, And suifers no delay. 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, And glory in my choice ; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before mine eyes ; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. mp 4: If once I wander from thy path I think upon my ways : —4 PSALM CXIX. 197 < Then turn my feet to thy commands, i m And trust thy pard'niug grace. j 5 Now I am thine, — for ever thine ; — j p Oh ! save thy servant, Lord ! J mf Thou art my shield, my hiding-placo, » My hope is in thy word. J PSALM 119, Fourth Part, C. M. Instruction from the Scriptures, 119 VI 1 IJOW shall the young secure their hearts, -l-l And guard their lives from sin ? \ » i t \ Thy word the choicest rules imparts { To keep the conscience clean. j 2 When once it enters to the mind, ' J It spreads such light abroad ; j The meanest souls instruction find, \ And raise their thoughts to God. i 3 'T is like the sun, a heavenly light, \ Tliat guides us all the day ; j And, through the dangers of the night, # A lamp to lead our way. \ 4 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; # I hate the sinner's road ; ♦ I I hate my own vain thoughts that rise, i ♦ But love thy law, my God ! | i 5 Thy word is everlasting truth ; ; { llow pure is every page ! ♦ That holy book shall guide our youth, J And well support our age. | -. -i Q PSAIM 119, Fifth Part, C. M. | J. L t7 Delight ill the Law. \ m 1 ATI ! how I love thy holy law ! I V 'T is daily my delight ; \ And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night. 2 My waking eyes prevent the day. To meditate thy word : My soul with longing melts away, To hear thy gospel, Lord ! 3 How doth thy word my heart engage 1 How well employ my tongue ! 4. i 198 PSALM CXIX. I And, in my tiresome pilgrimage, { Yields me a heavenly song. ♦ 4 Am I a stranger, or at home ? i 'T is my perpetual feast ; I dot Not honey, dropping from the comb, 5 So much delights my taste. * w 5 No treasures so enrich the mind ; t Nor shall thy word be sold \ For loads of silver well-refined, i Or heaps of choicest gold. J > 6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop, J — Thy promises of grace I / Are pillars to support my hope, — i And there I write thj- praise. I 1 1 Q PSALM 119, Sixth Part, C. M. t Jl 1. tJ Conflict with Sin, and Comfort from the World. I TO IT ORD ! I esteem thy judgments right, \ -L^ And all thy statutes just : J Thence I maintain a constant fight t With every flattering lust. \ 2 Tliy precepts often I survey ; I I keep thy law in sight, * Through all the business of the day, I To form my actions right. « I > 3 My heart in midnight silence cries — I mp " How sweet thy comforts be!" { < My thoughts in holy wonder rise, ♦ mf And bring their thanks to thee. I 4 And, when ray spirit drinks her fill, I At some good word of thine, I f Not mighty men that share the spoil, \ Have joys compared with mine. i 1 1 Q PSALM 119, Seventh Part, C. M. i \. XxJ KzccUency .»/ the Scriptures. i m 1 T ET all the heathen writers join I -L^ To form one perfect book ; Great God ! if once compared with thine. How mean their writings look ! \ i 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave J Could sliow one sin forgiven, PSALM CXIX. 199 Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; But thine conduct to heaven. mp 3 I 've seen an end of what we call Perfection here below ; How short the powers of nature fall, And can no further go ! m 4 Yet men would fain be just with God, By works their hands have wrought ; But thy commands, exceeding broad, Extend to every thought. 5 Our faitli, and love, and every grace. Fall far below thy word ; mf But perfect trutli and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. 1 1 Q PSALM 119, Eightli Part, C. M. i X J/ Comfort from, the Bible. m IT ORD ! I have made thy word my choice, -L/ My lasting heritage ; < There shall my noblest powers rejoice, mf My warmest thoughts engage. m 2 1 '11 read tlie hist'ries of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, 7??/ While through the promises I rove. With ever-fresh delight. / 3 'T is a broad land of wealth unknown, Wliere springs of life arise ; Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies : — mp 4 The best relief that mourners have ; It makes our sorrows blest : — Our fairest hope, beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. 1 -^ Q PSALM 119, Ninth Part, C. M. JL A t? Teaching of the Spirit with the Word. m 1 THY mercies fill the earth, O Lord I -I- How good thy works appear ! Open mine eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. mp 2 Since I 'm a stranger here below, Let not thy path be hid ; m But mark the road my feet should go. And be my constant guide. 200 psal:m: cxix. nvp 3 "When I confessed my wandering ways, Thou lieardest my soul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or I shall stray again. m 4 "When I have learned my Father's will, I '11 teach the world his ways : < My thankful lips, inspired with zeal, f Shall loud pronounce his praise. 119 PSALM 119, Tenth Part, C. M. Pleading with Ood. aff 1 "DEHOLD thy waiting servant, Lord ! -L' Devoted to thy fear ; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not sent salvation down, And promised quickening grace ? Does not my heart address thy throne ? — And yet thy love delays I 8 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail ; Oh ! bear thy servant up ; Nor let the scotfing lips prevail. That dare reproach my hope. 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord ? Then let thy truth appear : mf Saints shall rejoice in my reward, And trust, as well as fear. I •< q PSALM 119, Eleventh Part, C. M. JL X.ZJ Breathing- after Holiness. mp 1 An ! that the Lord would guide my waya V/ To keep his statutes still : Oh ! that ray God Avould grant me grace To know and do his will. 2 Oh ! send thy Spirit down, to write Thy law upon my heart ; Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Or act the liar's part. 3 From vanity turn off my eyes; Let no corrupt design, Nor covetous desires, h-ise Within this soul of uiine. I^--^-* PSALM CXIX. 201 ': 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere ; ■, Let sin have no dominion, Lord ! But keep my conscience clear. 5 My soul hath gone too far astray, \ My feet too often slip ; Yet, since I 've not forgot thy way, I Restore thy wandering sheep. ■ 1 1 6 Make me to walk in thy commands — 'T is a delightful road ; Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, Oflfend against my God, PSALM 119, Twelfth Part, C. M. i J ^7 Covfession and Prayer. «# «- 1 'IfY God! consider my distress, -'-»- Let mercy plead my cause; ' Though I have sinned against thy grace. I can't forget thy laws. 2 Forbid, — forbid the shurp reproach, Which I so justly fear ; Uphold my life, uphold my hopes, Nor let my shame appear. 3 Be thou a surety. Lord ! for me, Nor let the proud oppress ; < But make thy waiting servant see mf The shinings of thy face. V 4 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord ! { And show thy grace the same ; mp 1 -1 n Thy tender mercies still afford To those that love thy name. PSALM 119, Thirteentli Part, C, M. \ i 1^7 Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience. \ in 1 Ty ITU my whole heart I 've sought thy face ; 1 '* Oh! let me never stray \ From thy commands, 0 God of grace ! | Nor tread the sinner's way. I 2 Thy 'word I 've hid withm my heart, To keep my conscience clean, And be an everlasting guard From every rising sin. mf ♦ 8 I 'm a companion of the saints. Who fear and love the Lord ; -^^«-^^'^-"' -■.■.--■. ■>^-.>»«^ i 202 PSALM CXIX. 0 My sorrows rise, my nature fainta, — When men toansgress thy word. mp 4 My heart ■with sacred reverence hears The threateniugs of thy word ; My flesh, with holy trembling, feara The judgments of the Lord. " 6 My God ! I long, I hope, I wait For thy salvation still ; m/ "While thy whole law is my delight, And I obey thy will. 1 -t q PSALM 119, Fourteentli Part, C. M. \. X. *J Benefit of Affiiction. aff 1 pONSIDEPw all my sorrows. Lord 1 Vj And thy deliverance send ; My soul for thy salvation faints ; When will my troubles end ? 2 Yet I have found, 't is good for me To bear my Father's rod ; Aflflictions make me learn thy law, And live upon my God. 3 Had not thy word been my delight, When earthly joys were fled. My soul, oppressed with sorrow's weight, Had sunk among the dead. 4 I know thy judgments, Lord ! are right, Though they may seem severe ; The sharpest sufferings I endure Flow from thy faithful care. \ 5 Before I knew thy chastening rod, J My feet were apt to stray ; \ m But now I learn to keep thy "word, I Nor wander from thy way. ♦ 1 1 Q PSALM 119, Fifteenth Part, C. M. i X X ZJ Pious Resolutions. i 1 AH ! that thy statutes, every hoot-, * m vy Might dwell upon my mind ; \ < Thence I derive a quickening power, I > And daily peace I find. i m 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord ! I Shall bo my sweet employ ; ; PSALM CXIX. 203 i My soul shall ne'er forget thy word ; — Thy word is all ray joy. 3 How would I run in thy commands, If thou my heart discharge From sin, and Satan's hateful chains. And set my feet at large I 4 My lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and thy name ; ♦ I '11 speak thy word, though king? should hear, | Nor yield to sinful shame. } PSALM U9, Sixteenth Part, C. M, { Prayer for quickening- Grace. f MY soul lies cleaving to the dust ; | Lord ! give me life divine ; } From vain desires and every lust, { Turn otf these eyes of mine. | 2 I need the influence of thy grace, t To speed me in thy way, | Lest I should loiter in my race, 5 Or turn my feet astray. t 3 Are not thy mercies sovereign still, J And thou a faithful God ? | "VTilt thou not grant me warmer zeal j To run the heavenly road ? } 4 Does not my heart thy ])recepts love, | And long to see thy face ? I And yet how slow my spirits move, { Without enlivening grace ! I 5 Then shall I love thy gospel more, j And ne'er forget thy word ; | "When I have felt its quickening power, { To draw me near the Lord. J PSAUff 119, Seventeentli Part, C. M, | 7'Ae Bible, our Light. • HOW precious is the book divine, | By inspiration given I | Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, t To guide our souls to heaven. \ 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, ♦ In this dark vale of tears ; * "1 204 PSALM cxix. I mf Life, light, and joy, it still imparts, j And quells om* rising fears. m 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, i f Till we behold the clearer light 1 Of heaven's eternal day. 119 PSALM 119, Eighteenth Part, C. M. TAe Spirit and the fVord. I m 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the word, { J- And brings the truth to sight ; I Precepts and promises afford i A sanctifying light. *. f 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, J Majestic, like the sun ; I It gives a light to every age ; — I It gives, but borrows none. I m 3 The hand, that gave it, still supjdies { The gracious liglit and heat ; < His truths upon the nations rise, — > They rise, but never set. mf 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine. For such a bright display. As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 5 Mj^ soul rejoices to pursue The steps of liiin I love, f Till glory breaks u])on mj' view, In brighter Avorlds above. ^ 1 Q PSALM 119, S. M. lie/ The Bible, the Guide of the Younff. ''^'^P 1 "W^-^TH humble heart and tongue, '' My God! to thee I pray: Oh ! bring me now, while I am young, To thee, the living way. 2 Make an unguarded youth The object of thy care ; Help me to choose the way of truth, And flee from every snare. 3 My heart, to folly prone, J ReneAv by power divine ; PSALMS CXX, CXXI. 205 | t *■ Unite it to thyself alone, { And make me ■wholly thine. S 4 Oh ! let thy word of grace « My warmest thoughts employ ; J Be this, through all my foll'wing days, | My treasure and my joy. J 5 To what thy laws impart, ♦ Be my whole soul inclined ; | Come, Saviour ! dwell within my heart, j And sanctify my mind. J 120 PSAIM 120, CM. } Complaint of Strife, end Desire for Peace. \ aff 1 THOU God of love, thou ever-blest! j J- Pity my suffering state ; j When wilt thou set my soid at rest, * From lips that love deceit ? | 2 Oh ! might I fly to change my place, \ How would I choose to dwell | In some wide lonesom.e Avilderness, < And leave these gates of heU*! ♦ mp 3 Peace is the blessing that I seek ; i How lovely are its charms ! ♦ < I am for peace, — but when I speak, \ mf They all declare for arms. ♦ > 4 Should burning arrows smite them through, ; Strict justice would approve; | But I would rather spare my foe, { » And melt his heart with love. \ PSALM 121, L. M. OoiPs guardian Care. 121 / 1 TTE lives — the everlasting God, J--*- "Who built the world, who spread the flood : The heavens, with all their hosts he made, > And the dark regions of the dead. m 2 He guides our feet, he guards our way ; His morning smiles adorn tlie day ; rup He spreads the evening veil, and keeps p The silent hours, while Israel sleeps. m 3 Israel, a name divinely blest, May rise secure, securely rest ; : 206 PSALM CXXI. «w« "'^ Thy holy guardian's wakeful eyes Admit no slumber, nor surprise. 4 No sun shall smite thy head by day, Nor the pale moon, with sickly ray, Shall blast thy couch ; — no baleful star Dart his malignant fire so far. 5 Should earth and hell with malice burn. Still thou shalt go, and still i-eturn, Safe in the Lord ; — his heavenly cai'e Defends thy life from every snare. 6 On thee foul spirits have no power : p And, in thy last departing hour, < Angels, who trace the airy road, mf Shall bear thee homeward to thy .God. 1 Q 1 PSALM 121, First Part, C. M. t X /^ X. Confidence in Ood. m 1 T^O heaven I lift my waiting eyes, J- There all my hopes are laid : The Lord, who built the earth and skies, Is ray perpetual aid. 2 Their steadfast feet shall never fall, Whom he designs to keep ; > His ear attends the softest call ; mp His ej'es can never sleej). mf 3 Israel ! rejoice, and rest secure ; Thy keeper is the Lord ; His wakeful eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard. m 4 No scorching sun, nor sickly moon, Shall have his leave to smite ; He shields thy head from burning noon, > From blasting damps at night. m 5 He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath, Where thickest dangers come ; mf Go and return, secure from death, Till God commands thee homo. 1 0 1 PSALM 121, Second Part, C. M. L/CL Help in Ood. mp 1 ENCOMPASSED with ten thousand ills, ■•V Pressed by pui-suing foes, PSALM CXXI. 207 mf I lift mine eyes unto the hills, From whence salvation flows. •ni 2 My help is from the Lord, who made And governs earth and sky ; 1 look to his almighty aid, And ever-watching eye. 3 He, who thy soul in safety keeps, Shall drive destruction hence; The Lord, thy keeper, never sleeps, The Lord is thy defence. 4 The sun, with his afflictive light, Shall harm thee not hy day ; Nor thee the moon molest by night, Along thy tranquil way. 5 Thee shall the Lord preserve from sin. And comfort in distress ; Thy going-out and coming-in mf The Lord, thy God, shall bless. PSALM 121, H. M. Qod, our Protector. 121 mf 1 TO God I lift mine eyes, J- From him is all my aid ; The God who built the skies. And earth and nature made : God is the tower To which I fly ; His grace is nigh In every hour. 2 My feet shall never slide, xVnd fall in fatal snares ; Since God, my guard and guide Defends me from my fears : Those wakeful eyes. That never sleep. Shall Israel keep, When dangers rise. 8 No burning heats by day, iSTor blasts of evening air, Shall take my health aAvay, If God be with me there : i 208 PSALMS CXXI, CXXII. i Thou art my sun, f Aud thou my shade, i To guard my head, I By night or noon. * 7)ip 4 Hast thou not given thy word, J To save my soul from death ? I — And I can trust my Lord i To keep my mortal breath : ♦ mf I '11 go and come, { Nor fear to die, I Till from on high 1 Thou call me home. — (» 121 PSALM 121, 7s. Israels Keeper. I mp 1 INTERVAL of grateful shade I i i- Welcome to my wearied head : I Welcome, slumber ! to mine eyes, ' Tired with glaring vanities. ♦ 2 That kind eye, which cannot sleep, J These defenceless hours shall keep : I By my heavenly Father blest, I Tlius I give my powers to rest. I 3 What if death my sleep invade ? i Should I be of death afraid ? { While encircled by thine arm, i Death may strike, but cannot harm, I m 4 With thy heavenly presence blest, { O Death is life, and labor rest : I p Welcome, sleep or death, to me, — { — Still secure, if stiU with thee. PSALM 122, First Part, C. M. Ooin^r to Church. I 122 mf ] TJO^^ ^'^^ """y heart rejoice to hear -tl My friends devoutly say, — " In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day." 2 I love her gates, I love the road ; The church, adorned with grace, Stands like a palace built for God, > * To show his milder face. PSALM CXXII. 209 / 3 Up to her courts, with joys unkuown, The holy tribes repair ; The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. > 4: lie hears ouv praises and complaints ; mp And, while his awful voice Divides the sinners from the saints, < We tremble and rejoice. p 5 Peace be within this sacred place, mf And joy a constant guest ! With holy gifts and heavenly grace. Be her attendants blest! 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains ; There ray best friends, my kindred, dwell, / There God, my Saviour, reigns. i 1 Q Q PSALM 122, Second Part, C. M. X /W'/W Public IVorship on the Sabbath, '"/ 1 WITH joy we hail the sacred day, ' ' Which God has called his own ; With joy the summons we obey To worship at his throne. m 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord ! how fair I Where willing vot'ries throng, mp To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, 7nf And pour the choral song. mp 3 Spirit of grace ! Oh ! deign to dwell Witliin thy church below ; Make her in holiness excel — With pure devotion glow. 4 Let peace within her walls be found ; m Let all her sons unite mf To spread, Avith grateful zeal, around, < Her clear and shining light. / 5 Great God ! we hail the sacred day, Which thou hast called thine own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at thy throne. 210 PSALM CXXII. 1 QQ PSALM 122, C. P. M. -I /i^A^ The Sabbath and the Sanctuary. mf 1 THE festal morn, my God ! is come, J- That calls me to thy sacred dome, Thy presence to adore : My feet the summons shall attend, With willing steps thy courts ascend, > And tread the hallowed floor. mf 2 With holy joy I hail the day, That warns my thirsting soul away ; What transports fill my breast ! / For, lo ! my great Redeemer's power Unfolds the everlasting dooi". And leads me to his rest. 3 E'en now, to my expecting eyes. The heaven-built towers of Salem rise ; E'en now, Avith glad survey, I view her mansions, that contain Th' angelic forms, — an awful train, — And shine with cloudless day. 7n/ 4 Hither, from earth's remotest end, Lo ! the redeemed of God ascend, Their tribute hither bring ; / Here, crowned with everlasting joy, In liymns of praise their tongues employ ff And liail th' immortal King. PSALM 122, S. P. M. Going to Church. 122 mf 1 XJO^^ pleased and blessed was I, -fi To hear tlie people ci*y, — " Come, let lis seek our God to-day !'' Yes, with a cheerful zeal. We haste to Zion's hiU, And there our vows and honors pay. / 2 Zion ! thrice happy place. Adorned with wondrous grace. And walls of strength embrace thee i , He makes the sinner sad, i mp And humble souls rejoice Avith fear. * 4 May peace attend thy gate, 1 mf And joy within thee wait, | To bless the soul of every guest : \ > The man who seeks thy peace, { < And wishes thine increase — * mf A thousand blessings on him rest I J m 5 My tongue repeats her vows : — » mp " Peace to this sacred house !" { For here my friends and kindred dwell : \ mf And, since my glorious God ' Makes thee liis blest abode, \ My soul shall ever love thee well. J PSALM 123, C. M. Pleading with Submission. 123 aff 1 A THOU! whose grace and justice reign, | v/ Enthroned above the skies, I To thee our liearts would tell tlieir pain ; i To thee we lift our eyes. { 2 As servants watch their master's hand, j And fear the angry stroke ; J Or maids before their mistress stand, i And wait a peaceful look ; — 3 So, for our sins, we justly feel Thy discipline, O God ! Yet wait the gracious moment still, Till thou remove thy rod. 4 < )ur foes insult us, but our hope In thy compassion lies ; < This thought shall bear our spirit* up,- > That God will not despise. PSALM 123, 7s. JVaitinrr on Ood. 123 mp 1 T ORD ! before thy throne we bend ; -L' Now to thee our prayers ascend : »»<»ii^ I JJ12 PSALMS CXXIV, CXXV. J Servants, to our Master true, Lo ! we yield thee homage due : < Children, to thy throne we fly, p Abba — Father ! liear our cry. 2 Low befoi-e thee, Lord ! we bow, X We are weak — but mighty thou : 1> Sore distressed, yet suppliant still, Here we wait thy holy will ; nip Bound to earth and rooted here, Till our Saviour God appear. 3 Leave us not beneath the power Of temptation's darkest hour : > Swift to seal their captives' doom, mf See our foes exulting come ! mp Jesus, Saviour ! yet be nigh, ./ Lord of life and victory. 124 H' PSALM 124, L. U. Song for Deliverance. AD not the Lord, — may Israel say, — Had not the Lord maintained our si(l€, When men to make our lives a prey, < Rose, like the swelling of the tide ; — ///./f 2 The swelling tide had stopped our breath ; So fiercely did the waters roll, mp We had been swallowed deep in death, — > Proud waters had o'erwhehned our soul. f 3 We leap for joy, we shout and sing, > Who just escaped the fatal stroke; m So flies the bird, with cheerful wing, When once the fowler's snare is broke. 4 Our help is in Jehovah's name, Who formed tlie earth, and built the skies : He, who upholds that wondrous frame, Guards his own church with watcliful ejes. 125 PSALM 125, First Part, C. M. The SainVs Safety. \ f 1 TTNSHAIvEIT as the sacred hill, \ U And firm as mountains stand, i Firm as a rock, the soul shall rest, J That trusts th' almighty hand* u»~. PSALM CXXV. 213 2 Not walls, nor hills, could guard so well Old Salem's happy ground, As those eternal arms of love, That every sa nt surround. }) 3 Deal gently, Lord ! with souls sincere, And lead them safely on < To the briglit gates of paradise, / "Where Christ, the Lord, is gone. PSAIM 125, Second Part, C. M. The Safety of the Saints. 125 f 1 "WrilO make the Lord of hosts their tower, '' Shall like Mount Zion he. Immoveable by mortal power, — Built on eternity. nif 2 As, round about Jerusalem, Tlie guardian mountains stand. So shall the Lord encompass them Who hold by his right hand. 3 The rod of Avickedness shall ne'er Against the just prevail. Lest innocence should find a snare, And tempted virtue fail. 4 Do good, O Lord ! do good to those, Who cleave to thee in heart. Who on thy truth alone repose, Nor from tliy law depart. m 5 While rebel-souls, who turn aside. Thine anger shall destroj^, mp Do thou in peace thy people guide / To thine eternal joy. 1 Q /r PSALM 125, S. M. \ L/CO Tht Saint's Safety in Trial. * f 1 "PIRM and unmoved are they, \ -T AVlio rest their souls on God ; * Firm as the mount where David dwelt, ♦ Or where the ark abode. \ As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground. So God, and his almighty love. Embrace his saints around. *4 j '214 PSA I.MS CXXV, OXXYI. i» m 3 "What thouii^h the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke ? Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep, I Its fury shall he broke. I p 4 Deal gently, Lord ! with those, \ Whose faith and pious fear, — I m AVhose hope and love, and every grace, I Proclaim their heart sincere. ' 1 *) ^ PSALM 125, 8s, 73 and 4. } V ^tJ T/ie Ood of Zion. J / 1 yiOX Stands with hills surrounded, — ^ Zion, kept by power divine ; All lier foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine : — Happy Zion ! Wliat a favored lot is thine. nip 2 Every human tie may perish, Friend to friend unfaithful prove, Mothers cease their own to cherish, Heaven and earth at last remove ; i/\f But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love. m 3 In the furnace God may prove thee, < Tiience to bring thee forth more bright ; — But can never cease to love thee ; Thou art precious in his sight ; / rjod is with thee: — (Tod, thine everlasting light. 1 ,-)/. PSALM 126, L. M. I ^U Joyful Change. ''■' ^ T^HEN God, front sin's captivity, ' ' Sets his afflicted people free, — Lost in amaze, their mercies seem The transient raptures of a dream. < 2 But soon their ransomed souls rejoice, / And mirth and music swell their voice. Till foes confess, nor dare condemn, " The Lord hath done great tilings for them." I 3 They catch the strain and answer thus — I " The Lord has done great things for us, J "Whence gladness fills our hearts ; and songs, ! Sweet and spontaneous, wake our tongues." — . — ^ PSALM CXXVI. 215 i 126 4 Who sow ill tears shall reap in joy : Nought shall tlie precious seed destroy; Not long the weejjing exiles roam, But bring their sheaves rejoicing home. PSAI-M 126, First Part, C. M. The Change effected by Orace. 1 TITIIEN God revealed his gracious narao, ' ' And changed my mournful state, My rapture seemed a pleasing dream, The grace appeared so great. 2 The world beheld the glorious change, And did tliy hand confess ; My tongue broke out in unknown strains, And sung surprising grace. 3 " Great is the work !" — my neighbors cried, And owned the power divine ; " Great is tlie work!" — my heart repliedj — " And be the glory thine." 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night; Make drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. 5 Let those, who sow in sadness, wait Till the fair harvest come : They shall confess their sheaves are great, And shout the blessings home. 6 PSALM 126, Second Part, C. It The Mercy of Oud to his People. 1 VE servants of the living God ! J- Let praise your hearts employ ; And, as you tread the heavenly road, Lift up the voice of joy. 2 Have they not reason to rejoice, "Whose sins have been forgiven ; — Called by a gracious Father's voice To be the heirs of heaven ? 8 How do the captive's transports flow, When rescued from his chains ! And how must sinners joy to know Their great deliverer reigns ! 4 Oh ! grant us, Lord ! to feel and ov,^n The power of love divine, | I'SALM CXXVII. The blood that doth for sin atone, The grace which iimlces us tliine. 5 The spirit of adoption give : Teacli us, with every breath, To sing thy praises wliile we Uve, And bless tliy name in death. 127 PSALM 127, L. M. The Blessing of Ood necessary to Success. 1 TF God succeed not, all the cost i- And pains to build the house are lost ; If God the city will not keep, The watchful guards iis well may sleep. 2 "What if you rise before the sun. And work and toil when day is done, Careful and sparing eat your bread. To shun that poverty you dread? S 'T is all in vain, till God hath blessed ; He can make rich, yet give us rest: Children and friends are blessings too, If God our sovereign make them so. 4 Happy the man, to whom he sends Obedient children, faithful tViends ; How sweet our daily comforts prove, "When they are seasoned witli his love. 127 PSALM 127, C. M. Effort in vain witltout Ood. 1 TF God to build the house deny, J- The builders work in vain ; And towns, without his wakeful eye, A useless watch maintain. 2 Before the morning beams arise. Your painful work renew, And, till the stars ascend the skies. Your tiresome toil i)ursue. S Short be your sleep, and coarse your fare, In vain, till God has blessed ; But, if his smiles attend your care. You shall have food and rest. 4 Not children, relatives, nor friends. Shall real blessings pro\e, Nor all the earthly joys he sends, If sent Avithout his love. 4.. PS.U.MS CXXVII— CXXIX. 217 J ___ t ] iyy PSALM 127, 8s and 7s. j J /^ I Protection and Huccess arc from Ood, J 'ft 1 TTAINLY, through night's weary hoars, < T Keep ye wutcli, lest foes uhinii; — J Vain our hulwarks, and our towers, | But for God's protecting arm. ■ I 2 Vain were all our toil and labor, | Did not God that labor bless ; { Vain, without his grace and favor, | Every talent we possess. mp 3 Vainer still the hope of heaven, That on human strength relies ; m But to him shall help be given, Who ir humble faith applies. 4 Seek we, \ hen, the Lord's Anointed, He will grant us peace and rest ; Ne'er was suppliant disappointed, Who througli Christ liis prayer addressed. 128 m 1 AH ! happy man, whose soul is filled > yj With zeal and reverend awe ; m His lips to God their honors yield, His life adorns the law. 2 A careful providence shall stand. And ever guard thy head ; Shall on the labors of thy hand Its kindly blessings shed. 3 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfill, For months and years to come : The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill, Shall send thee blessings home. mf 4 This is the man, whose happy eyes Shall see his house increase ; X Shall see the sinking church arise, — > Then leave the world in peace. 1 QQ PSALM 129, CM. X/wc/ Persecutors punished. mp 1 TTP from my youth, — may Israel say, > ^ Have I been nursed in tears; mp My griefs were constant as the day, And tedious as the years. ■JO i PSALM 128, C. M. ffappincss of the Pious. ! «-♦ 218 PSALM CXXX. i »» 2 Up from my youth, I bore the rage 130 Of all the sons of strife ; } Oft they assailed my riper age, » But not destroyed my life. J mf 8 The Lord greAv angry on his throne, { And, with impartial eye, I Measured the mischiefs they had done, } < And let his arrows fly. { vx 4 How was their insolence surprised ♦ < To hear liis thunders roll ! 5 > And all the foes of Zion seized ♦ p With horror to the soul. I < 6 Thus shall the men, who hate the saints, if Be blasted from the sky ; I p Their glory fades, their courage faints, I > And all their prospects die. PSALM 130, L. M. Pardoning Grace, I '^Jt' 1 T?ROM deep distress and troubled thoughts, I -C To thee, my God ! I raise my cries : { If thou severely mark our faults, i No flesh can stand before thine eyes. ; mf 2 But thou hast built thj' throne of grace, J Free to dispense thy pardons there ; { That sinners may approach tliy face, ♦ And hope and love, as well as fear. ' mp 3 As the benighted pilgrims wait, ; And long and wish for breaking day, ' So waits my soul before thy gate ; — { When Avill my God his face display? \ mf 4 My trust is fixed upon thy word, J Nor shall I trust thy word in vain; ♦ < Let mourning souls address the Lord, } > And find relief from all their pain. { mf 5 Great is bis love, and large his grace, ♦ Tlirougli tlie redemption of his Son; I lie turns onr feet from sinful Avays, I And pardons what onr liunds "have done. \ 1 q A PSALM 130. C. M. > \. ij\J Ti'vst ill a pardoning Qnd, J ".if 1 AUT of the deeps of long disti'ess, I A-/ The borders of despair. PSALM CXXX. 219 J I Bent my cries to seek thy grace, — | My groans to move thiue ear. | 2 Great God ! sliould thy severer eye, | And thine iinj)artial hand, | Mark and revenire iniquity, * No mortal tlesh could stand. } I 3 But there are pardons with my God, \ For crimes of high degree ; \ Thy Son has hought them with his blood, J To draw us near to thee. J 4 I wait for thy salvation, Lord ! | > With strong desires I wait ; \ mf My soul, invited by thy word, \ Stands watching at thy gate. | 5 Then in the Lord let Israel trust, | Let Israel seek his face ; J The Lord is good, as well as just, And plenteous is his grace. -I Of) PSALM 130, First Part, S. M. A Ov/ fVaiting on a gracious Ood. '^ff 1 T?ROM lowest depths of woe, \ J- To God I send my cry ; | Lord ! hear my supplicating voice, \ And graciously rei>ly. ♦ 2 Shouldst thou severely judge, i "Who could the trial bear ? | Forgive, O Lord ! lest we despond, i And quite renounce thy fear. J m ? My soul with patience waits \ For thee, the living Lord ; * My hopes are on thy promise built, — \ Thy never-failing word. j 4 My longing eyes look out | For thine enlivening ray, More duly than the morning watch To hail the dawning day. mf 5 Let Israel trust in God S No bounds his mercy knows ; The plenteous soui-ce and fountain, whencd Eternal succor flows. iiso PSALM CXSX. ' l on PSALM 130, Sacond Part, 8. M. i X t)\J jMourninff in spiritual Dmknesa. ^ (iff 1 AUT of the depths of woe, I V To thee, O Lord ! I cry : ; < Darkness surrounds me. but I know, \ mp That thou art ever nigh. J 2 Then hearken to my voice, J Give ear to my complaint ; ', < Thou bidst the mourning soul rejoice, ■ > Thou coinfortest the faint. \ i nff 3 I cast my hope on thee : ii Thou canst, thou wilt forgive : \ "Wert thou to mark iniquity, I Who in thy sight could live ? , 4 Humbly on thee I wait, I Confessing all my sin ; j Lord I I am knocking at thy gate, — ; Open and let me in. I 5 Though storms thy face obscure, I < And dangers threaten loud, \ f Jehovah's covenant is sure, — His bow is in the cloud. 1.30 'Q PSALM 130, 7s. The Child-like Temper. UIET, Lord! my froward heart; J Ui)right, simple, free from art ; Make me as a weaned child ; From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleases thee. What thou shalt to-day provide, Let me as a child receive ; What to-morrow may betide, Calmly to thy wisdom leave: 'T is enough that thou wilt care ; Why should I the burden bear ? As a little child relies On a care beyond his own, Knows he 's neither strong nor wise, Fears to move one step alone ; — Let me thus with thee abide. As my Father, guard, and guide. PSALM OXXXI. 221 mf 4 Tliiis preserved from Satan's wiles, Saie from dangers, free from fears, May I live upon thy smiles. Till the promised hour appears, f When the sous of God shall prove All their Father's boundless love. 131 '\ PSALM 131, C. M. Humility and Submission. S there ambition in my heart ? Search, gracious God ! and see ; Or do I act a haughty part ? Lord ! I appeal to thee. 2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still, And all my carriage mild ; Content, my Father! with thy will, And quiet as a child. 3 The patient soul, the lowly mind, Shall have a large reward ; Let saints in sorrow lie resigned, And trust a faithful Lord. PSALM 131, 73. .4rt acquiescent Temper. 131 •jip 1 T ORD ! for ever at thy side, -L' Let my place and portion be ; Strip me of the robe of pride ; Clothe me with humility. 2 Meekly may my soul receive All thy Spirit hath revealed; Thou hast spoken, — I believe. Though the prophecy were sealed. 3 Quiet as a weaned child, "Weaned from the mother's breast, By no subtlety beguiled, On thy faithful word I rest, / 4 Saints ! rejoicing evermore, In the Lord Jehovah trust : Him in all his ways adore, Wise, and wonderful, and just. 19* I 222 PSALM oxxxn. 132 PSALM 132, First Part, L. M. TTic Church, the Dwciling-Placit of Ood. I m 1 TITHERE sLall we go to seek, and find, I » ' A habitation for our God ? — I A dwelling fur th' eternal mind, ; Among the sons of flesh and blood ? \ 7i\f 2 Tlie God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion, for his ancient rest ; And Zion is his dwelling still ; His church is with his presence blest. / 3 "Here wiU I fix my gracious throne, And reign for ever," saith the Lord ; •* Here shall my power and love be known, And blessings shall attend my word. > 4 " Here will I meet the hungry poor, < And fill their souls with living bread ; »» Sinners, who wait before my door, With sweet provision shall be fed. mf 5 " The saints, unable to contain < Their inward joy, shall shout and sing ; f The Son of David here shall reign, And Zion triumph in her King." 132 PSALM 132, Second Part, L. M. Promise of the Reign of Christ as the Son of David. LORD ! for thy servant David's sake, Perform thine oath to David's Son : Thy truth thou never wilt forsake ; Look on thine own anointed One. i 2 The Lord in faithfulness hath sworn, I His throne for ever to maintain ; I From realm to realm, the sceptre borne I Shall stretch, o'er earth, Messiah's reign. { 3 Zion, my chosen hill of old, J My rest, my dwelling, my delight, With loving-kindness I uphold ; Her walls are ever in my sight. 4 There David's horn shall bud and bloom, The branch of glory and renown ; < His foes my vengeance shall consume ; f Him with eternal years I crown. 132 PSALMS CXXXIT, CXXXTII. 223 j . f PSALM 132, C. M. I Prayer for the Reif.ni of Chriit, \ mf" 1 A USE, 0 King of grace ! arise. ♦ -^ And enter to tliy rest ; , Lo! thy church waits, ^^ith longing eyes, \ Thus to be owned and blest. j 2 Enter, with all thy glorious train, — | Thy Spirit and thy word ; j All that the ark did once contain I Could no such grace aftbrd. j 3 Here, mighty God ! accept our vows ; < Here let thy praise be spread : j Bless the provisions of thy house, | And fill thy poor with bread. j 4 Here let the Son of David reign, | Let God's Anointed shine ; { Justice and truth his court maintain, | "With love and power divine. t f 5 Here let him hold a lasting throne ; | And, as his kingdom grows, J Fresh honors shall adorn his crown, | And shame confound his foes. j 133 PSALM 133, First Part, C. M. | Brutherlj l.ooe. \ dol 1 TO! what an entertaining sight j ■L^ Are brethren who agree ; — | Brethren, whose cheerful hearts unite, 1 In bands of piety. \ 2 When streams of love, from Christ, the spring, J Descend to every soul, \ And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, \ Shades and bedews the whole : — 5 &• 'T is like the oil, divinely sweet, \ On Aaron's reverend head ; | The trickling drops perfumed his feet, j And o'er his garments spread. * 4 'T is pleasant as the morning dews, \ That fall on Zion's hill, } "Where God his mildest glory shows, | And makes his gi'ace distill. j 5 224 PSALM CXXXIII. t J -I q O PSALM 133, Second Part, C. M. * J O O Excellence of Christian Unanimity. I m 1 CPIRIT of i)eace, celestiul Dove I } O How excellent thy praise ! I No richer gift than Christian love \ Thy gracious power displays. \ dol 2 Sweet as the dew on herb and flower, J That silently distills, I At evening's soft and balmy hour, J On Zion's fruitful hills : — * mp 3 So, with mild influence from above, { Shall promised grace descend, I vif Till universal peace and love { O'er all the earth extend. PSALM 133, 3. M. Union and Peace, 133 dol 1 "DLEST are the sons of peace, JJ Whose hearts and hopes are one ; Whose kind designs to serve and please. Through all their actions run. 2 Blest is the pious house. Where zeal and friendship meet ; O Their songs of praise, their mingled vows, dol Make their communion sweet. 3 Thus, when on Aaron's head They poured the rich perfume. The oil through all his raiment spread, And pleasure filled the room. f 4 Thus, on the heavenly hills, The saints are blest above. Where joy, like morning dew, distills, dol And all the air is love. PSALM 133, H. M. Christian Friendship. 133 dol 1 TTOW beautiful the sight 11 Of brethren who agree, In friendship, to unite, And bands of charity ! 'Tis like the precious ointment shed, O'er all his robes, from Aaron's head. PSALM cxxxm. 225 I 2 T is like the dews that fill The cups of Hemnon's flowers : Or Zion'sr fruitful hill, Bright with the drops of showers : When mingling odors breathe around, mf And glory rests on all the ground. 3 For there the Lord commands Blessings, a boundless store, From his unsparing hands — E'en life for evermore ; Thrice happy they who meet above, To spend eternity in love. 1 q q PSAIM 133, S. P. M. X O O Tkt Blessings of Friendship. row pleasant 't is to see Kindred and friends agree ! Each in their proper station move ; And each fulfill their part, With sympathizing heart. In all the cares of life and love I dol 2 'T is like the ointment, shed On Aaron's sacred head, Divinely rich, divinely sweet I The oil through all the room Diffused a choice perfume, Ean through his robes, and blest his feet. 3 Like fruitful showers of rain, i That water all the plain, I Descending from the neighb'ring hills ; \ Such streams of pleasure roll t Through every friendly soul, I Where love, like heavenly dew, distills. j W 133 PSALM 133, 6s and 4s. Unity of I^ove. dol 1 DEIIOLD ! how good and sweet -D For brethren thus to meet. With one accord ! Sweet as the fragrance spread, When, over Aaron's head, The rich perfume was shed. That pleased the Lord. i 226 PSALMS OXXXIV, cxxxv. { 2 As Ilenuou's dew distills, I < Or tliiit on Zion's hills, J / To swell their store,- — im So God doth shed his grace On every dwelling-place, "Where love illumes the face, — { mf Life evermore. PSALM 134, First Part, C. M. Dailrj and nightJy Devotion. I ^l/ 1 VE who obey th' immortal King ! \ J- Attend his holy place; I < Bow to the glories of his power, j f And bless his wondrous grace. i 2 Lift up your hands, by morning light, ♦ And send your souls on high ; J Raise your admiring thoughts, by night, J Above the starry sky. I 3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts, * With rays of quickening grace ; j The God who spread the heavens abroad, \ And rules the swelling seas. 134 PSALM 134, Second Part, C. M. Constant Devotion. 134 mf 1 T) LESS 3'e the Lord with solemn rite, — -L^ In hymns extol his name ; Ye Avho, within his house, by night, Watch round the altar's flame ! 2 Lift up your hands amid the place. Where burns the sacred sign, And pray, that thus Jehovah's face O'er all the earth may shine. 3 From Zion, from his holy hill, The Lord, our Maker, send The perfect knowledge of his will, — y Salvation ^vithout end. -I OR PSALM 135, L. M. X tjfj Oencrat Praise. f 1 DRAISE ye the Lord, — exalt his name, -t While in his earthly courts ye wait, Ye saints ! who to his house belong, Or stand attending at his gate. PSALMS cxxxv, cxxxvi. 22Y I 2 Praise ye the Lord, — the Lord is good ; t To praise his name is sweet employ; | Israel he cliose of old, and still J His church is his peculiar joy. | m 3 The Lord himself will judge liis saints ; | He treats his servants as his friends ; j mp And, when he hears tlieir sore complaintj, | Repents the sorrows that he sends. j ,■'■ 4 Bless him, all ye who taste his love ! | People and priests ! exalt his name ! J Among his saints he ever dwells ; | His church is his Jerusalem. | -\ of: psalm 135, C. M. | JL O <-^ Praise due to Ood alone. t f" 14 "WAKE ye saints ! to praise your King, J -^ Your sweetest passions raise ; ♦ Your pious pleasure, while you sing, i Increasing with the praise. l mf 2 Great is the Lord, — and works unknown | Are his divine employ : | But still his saints are near his throne, i His treasure and his joy. » 3 Heaven, earth and sea confess his hand ; j He bids the vapors rise ; J Lightning and storm, at his command, | Sweep through the sounding skies. | /" 4 Ye saints ! adore the living God, Serve him with faith and fear ; He makes the churches his abode, And claims your honors there. 1 q £» PSALM 136, L. M. X O U Thanks for Creation and Redemption. f 1 /^ I VE to our God immortal praise ; — VJ Mercy and truth are all his w^ays ; "Wonders of grace to God belong ; — Repeat his mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown. The King of kings Avith glory crown ; His mercies ever shall endure, "When lords and kings are known no more, 3 He built the earth, he spread the sky, % \ And fixed the starry hghts on high : PSALM CXXXVI. Wonders of grace to God belong ; — Repeat his mercies in your song. He fills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night: His mercies ever shall endure, > When suns and moons shall shine no more. m 5 He sent his Son, with power to save p From guilt, and darkness, and the grave : mf Wonders of grace to God belong ; — Repeat his mercies in your song. m 6 Through this vain world he guides our feet, And leads us to his heavenly seat : < His mercies ever shall endure, > When this vain world shall be no more. 1 Q ^ PSALM 136, C. M. 1^0 Wd.dr.i.c Works of God. mf 1 /^IVE thanks to God, the sovereign Lord; — vJ His mercies still endure, And be the King of kings adored ; — His truth is ever sure. 2 What wonders hath his Avisdom .done ! How mighty is his hand ! Heaven, earth and sea, he framed alone : How wide is his command ! mp 3 He saw the nations dead in sin ; He felt his pity move ; How sad the state the world was in ! mf How boundless Avas his love ! > 4 He sent to save us from our woe, — mf His goodness never fails, — | ] From death and hell, and every foe, — I And still his grace prevails. j » 5 Give thanks to God, the heavenly King; I His mercies still endure : I f Let the whole earth his praises sing ; i His truth is ever sure. 136 PSALM 136, H. M. TVie Wonders of Creation and Orate. GIVE thanks to God most high, — The universal Lord. — The sovereign King of kings, And be liis grace adored; PSALM CXXXVI. 229 Thy mercy, Lord ! Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. 2 How mighty is his hand ! What wonders hath he done ! He formed the earth and seas, And spread the heavens alone : His power and grace Are still the same ; And let his name Have endless praise. mp 8 He saw the nations lie All perishing in sin ; And pitied the sad state The ruined world was in : Thy mercy, Lord ! Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. mp 4 He sent his only Son To save us from our woe, From Satan, sin, and death, And every hurtful foe: mf His power and grace Are still the same; And let his name Have endless praise. ff 5 Give thanks aloud to God, To God, the heavenly King ; And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing : y Thy mercy, Lord ! Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. PSAIM 136, First Part, 7sl Gud's .Mercies sure. 136 m/ 1 T ET us, with a joyful mind, -L* Praise the Lord, for he is kind; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4-— *■ 230 PSALM CXXXVI. 2 He, with all-commanding might, Filled tlie new-made world with light ; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 3 All tilings living he doth feed ; His full hand supplies their need: For his mercies sliall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 He his chosen race did bless, In the wasteful wilderness : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. p 5 He hath, with a piteous eye, Looked upon our misery : mf For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. f 6 Let us then, with joyful mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 136 PSALM 136, Second Part, 7s. God^s enduring .Mercy. f 1 TO our God loud praises give, — J- Source of good to all wlio live : Praise his name, whose mercy sm-e Shall eternally endure. 2 To the Lord your homage bring, — God of god — of kings the King : For his mercy, free and sure. Shall eternally, endure. 3 Praise him for his deeds of might, For his greatness infinite, For his mercy free and sure. Which doth evermore endure. 4 He, by wisdom, built the skies, Anu bade eartli from ocean rise ; Filled the sun with glorious light, Gave the moon to rule the night. > 5 He beheld us wlien brought low, mf And redeemed us from the foe : PSALM CXXXVII. 231 m He (loth every blessing gi^ ; By his bounty all things live. /" 6 Oh ! give thanks — your voices raise To the God of heaven, in praise; For his mercy, free and sure, Shall eternally endure. 107 PSALM 137, First Part, L. M. i- O I The Desolations of Zion lamented. aff 1 TyHEN we, our wearied limbs to rest, ' ' Sat down by proud Euphrates' stream, "We wept — with doleful thoughts oppressed, And Zion was our mournful theme. mf 2 Our harps, that, when with joy we sung, Were wont their tuneful parts to bear, p With silent strings, neglected hung, > On willow-trees that withered there. mp 3 How shall we tune our voice to sing, Or touch our harps with skilful hands ? < Shall hymns of joy, to God our King, mf Be sung by slaves in foreign lands ? aff 4 O Salem, our once-happy seat ! "When I of thee forgetful prove. Let then my trembling hand forget The tuneful strings with art to move. 5 If I to mention thee forbear, pp Eternal silence seize my tongue ; p Or if I sing one cheerful air, < Till thy deliverance is my song. -I q »y PSALM 137, Second Part, t. M. i O I The Remembrance of Zi For Zion's sacred walls I sigh ; m Thither the ransomed nations come, And see the Saviour eye to eye. m 3 "Wliile here I walk on hostile ground, The few, that I can call my friends, Are like myself with fetters bound, And weariness our steps attends. 232 PSALM CXXXVII. mf 4 But we shallfyet behold the day, When Zion's children shall return : < Our sorrows then shall tiee away, > And we shall never, never mourn. m 5 The hope, that such a day will come, > Makes e'en the captive's portion sweet: mp Though now we wander far from home, mf In Zion soon we all shall meet. -ion' PSALM 137, L. M., 6 Lines. X O f Xion in Captivity. mf 1 TyilEKE Babylon's broad rivers roll, p ' ' In exile we sat down to weep, For thoughts of Zion o'er our soul > Came, like departed joys, in sleep, p Whose forms to sad remembrance rise, Though fled for ever from our eyes. 2 Our harps upon the willows hung, "^ Where, worn with toil, our limbs reclined ; The chords, untuned, and trembling, rung With mournful music, on the wind, m Wliile foes, insulting o'er our wrongs, mf Cried, — " Sing us one of Zion's songs." mp 8 How can we sing the songs we love. Far from our own delightful land ? — < K I prefer thee not, above mf My chiefest joy, may this right hand, f Jerusalem ! — forget its skill, > My tongue be dumb, my pulse be still. PSALM 137, S. M. Love to the Church, 137 dol 1 J LOVE thy kingdom. Lord ! i The house of thine abode, The church our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood. 2 I love thy church, O God ! Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. m 3 If e'er, to bless thy sons. My voice or hands deny, PSALMS cxxxvii, cxxxviir. 233 j -_ _ _ — __ ^ These li.inds let useful skill foisake, J > Tills voice iu silence die. j p 4 For her my tears shall fall ; j < For her my prayers ascend; ■ { — To her my cares and toil be given, * > Till tolls and cares shall end. { / 5 Beyond my highest joy, * I prize her heavenly ways, J mp Her sweet communion, solemn vows, { mf Her hymns of love and praise. t 6 Sure as thy truth shall last, i To Zion siiall be given | / The briglitest glories earth can yield, | And brighter bliss of heaven. j PSALM 137, 10s. 77(6 captive Tribes. 137 aff 1 4 LOXG tlie banks where Babel's current flows, i -^1- Thecaptivebandsindeepdespondencestrayed; J While Zion's fall in sad remembrance rose, i > Her friends, her children, mingled with the dead. { m/ 2 Tiie tuneful harp that once with joy they strung, i When praise employed and mirth inspired the lay, { p Was now in silence on the willows hung, | While growing grief prolonged the tedious day. I > 3 Tlieir proud oppressors, to increase their woe, ♦ m/ With taunting smiles a song of Zion claim ; ♦ Bid sacred praise in strains melodious flow. { While they blaspheme the great Jehovah's name, j rnp 4 But iiow, in heathen chains, and lands unknown, | Shall Israel's bands the sacred anthems raise? { "O hai)less Salem! God's terrestrial throne, J / Thou land of glory, sacred mount of praise ! — ) mp 5 " If e'er my mem'ry lose thy lovely name, i If my cold heart neglect my kindred race, ♦ Let dire destruction seize this guilty frame, i > My hand shall perish, and my voice shall cease." | 138 PSALM 138, L. M. Praise for dioine Protection, \ f' I "ITTTTTI all my powers of heart and tongue, I '' I '11 prai.-e my Maker in my song; 234 PSALM CXXXIX. Angels shall hear the notes I raise, A[)prove the song, and join the praise. mp 2 To God I cried, when troubles rose : He heard me, and subdued my foes; He did my rising fears control, mf And strength diffused through all my soul. m 8 Amid a thousand snares I stand, Upheld and guarded by thy hand ; Thy words my fainting soul revive, And keep my dying faith alive. f 4 I '11 sing thy truth and mercy, Lord ; I '11 sing the wonders of thy word ; Not all thy works and names below So much thy power and glory show. 1 Q Q PSALM 139, First Part, L. M. i O i? The Omniscience of God. mp 1 T ORD ! thou hast seai'ched and seen m -L^ through : Thine eye commands, with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours. My heart and flesh, with all their powers. 2 My thoughts, before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known ; He knows the words I mean to speak, Ere from my opening lips they break. m 3 Within thy circling power I stand, On every side I find thy hand ; Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God. 7np 4 Oh ! may these thoughts possess my breast, Where'er I rove, Avhere'er I rest ; Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there. 139 PSALM 139, Second Part, L. M. The ever-present Oud. mp 1 pOULD I so false, so faithless ]irove, V To quit thy service and thy love, Where, Lord ! could I thy presence shun, 0.* from thy dreadful glory run? mf 2 If up to heaven I take my flight, T" is there thou dwellest enthroned in light; 4 PSALM CXXXIX. 235 mp Or plunge to hell, — tliere justice reigns, And Sutan groans beueatli thy chains. f" 3 ]f, mounted on a morning ray, 1 riy beyond the western sea, Thy swifter hand would first arrive. And there arrest tliy fugitive. in 4 Or, should I try to shun thy sight, Beneath the spreading veil of night, < One glance of thine, one piercing ray, mf AV^ould kindle darkness into day. vip 5 Oh ! may these thoughts possess my breast. Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; Nor let my weaker passions dare > Consent to sin, for God is there. 139 PSALM 139, Third Part, L. M. The wonderful Formation of Man 1 ''P WAS from thy hand, my God ! I came, i- A work of such a curious frame ; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaims thy skill divine. 2 Great God ! my feeble nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praise ; Thy thoughts of love to me surmount The power of numbers to recount. 3 I could survey the ocean o'er. And count each sand that makes the shore, Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The numerous wonders of thy grace. 4 These on my heart are still impressed ; With these I give my eyes to rest; And, at my waking hour, I find God and liis love possess my mind. 139 PSALM 139, L. M., 6 Lines. Ood, good and omniscient HOW precious are thy thoughts of peace, O God ! to me — how great the sum ! New every morn, they never cease ; They were, they are, and yet shall come, In number, and in compass more Than ocean's sand, or ocean's shore. 236 PSALM CXXXIX. 2 Search me, O God ! and know inj heart, Try rae, my secret soul survey ; And warn tliy servant to dejjart From every false and evil way: So shall thy truth my guidance be, / In life and immortality. PSALM 139, First Part, C. M. Ood every vihere. 139 q2f 1 TN all my vast concerns with thee, J- In vain my soul would tr}', To shun thy presence. Lord I or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord, Before they 're formed within ; And, ere my lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. 4 Oh ! wondrous knowledge, deep and high, "Where can a creature hide ? Within thy circling arms I lie, Enclosed on every side. m 6 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, tnf Secured by sovereign love. 1 Q Q FSAIM 139, Second Tart, C. M. X O t7 Omniscience of Gud. mp 1 T ORD ! where sliall guilt}' souls retire, -L^ Forgotten and unknown ? < In liell tJiey meet thy dreadful fire — f In heaven thy glorious throne. mp 2 Should I suppress jny vital breath, To shun the wrath divine, < Thy voice would break the bars of death, > And make the grave resign. f" 3 If, winged with beaii»« of morning liglit, I fly beyond the wefi, PSALM CXXXIX. 237 mp ' Thj' luand, which must support my flight, < Would soon betray ray rest. to;; 4 If, o'er my sins, I think to draw Tlie curtains of the niglit, 7)1/ Those tiaming eyes, that guard thy law, Would turn the shades to light. m 5 The beams of noon, the midnight hour, Are both alike to thee : Oh ! may I ne'er provoke that power, From which I cannot liee. -| q Q PSAXM 139, Third Part, C. M. X O t7 The Mercies of Ood. m 1 T ORD ! when I count tliy mercies o'er, -L' They strike me with surprise; Not all the sands, that spread the shore, To equal numbers rise. 2 My flesh, with fear and wonder, stands, The product of thy skill; And hourly blessings, from thy hands. Thy thoughts of love reveal. 3 These on my heart by night I keep; p How kind, how dear to me ! m Oh ! may the hour, that ends my sleep, Still find my thoughts with thee. PSALM 139, C. M., 6 LincB. Qod spiritually present. 139 mf 1 DEYOXD, beyond that boundless sea, -D Above that dome of sky. Farther than thought itself can flee, Thy dwelling is on high ; len " Yet dear the awful thought to me, That thou, my God ! art nigh ; — mp 2 Art nigh, and yet my lab'ring mind Feels after thee in vain, — < Thee in these works of power to find, TO Or to thy seat attain ; — < Thy messenger — the stormy wind; TO Thy path — the trackless main. ff* 3 These speak of thee with loud acclaim ; They thunder forth thy praise, — ? 238 PSALMS OXL, CXLI. \ \ The glorious honor of thy name. i Tlie wonders of thy ways : ' m But thou art not in terapest-flame, J Nor in the solar blaze. \ < 4 We hear thy voice, when thunders roll I f Through the wide fields of air ; I m, The waves obey thy dread control ; J p Yet still thou art not there : \ m Where shall I find him, O my soul ! \ Who yet is every where ? o^ 5 Oh ! not in circling depth or height, But in the conscious breast, Present to faith, though veiled fi'om sight, There does his spirit rest ; Oh ! come, thou Presence infinite ! mf And make thy creature blest. PSALM 140, S. M. A Complaint against personal Enemies, 140 off 1 MY God ! while impious men, J^'-i- With malice in their heart, My peace destroy, my life defame. Thy guardian grace impart. ^ ■ 2 Oh ! hear my humble cry ; Their fondest hope destroy ; Their arts confound, their plots disclose, And blast their envious joy. 8 Thou wilt sustain the poor. And bid th' afflicted sing : < Before thee shall thy children dwell, — / Their Father, and then- King. PSALM 141, L. M. Christian Watchfulness. — A Morning Psalm. 141 mp 1 MY God ! accept my early vows, -L'-L Like morning incense in thy house ; And let my nightly worship rise, Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord 1 From every rash and heedless wonl , Nor let ray feet incline to tread The guilty path where sinners lead. y >» %* PSALMS CXLII, CXLIII. 239 3 Oh ! may the righteous, -when I stray, Smito, and reprove my waudering way ; Their gentle words, like ointment shed, < Shall never bruise, but cheer my head. p 4 When I behold them pressed with grief, I '11 cry to heaven for their relief; < And, by my warm petitions, prove, mf How much I prize their faithful love. PSALM 142, C. M. . Looking to Ood in Trouble, PSALM 143, First Part, L. M, Prayer in Jiffliction. \u 142 aff 1 T'O God I made my sorrows known, \ J- From God I sought relief; ' In long complaints, before his throne, ♦ I poured out all my grief. ; 2 On ever}" side I cast mine eye, j And found my helpers gone ; | "While friends and strangers passed me by, ♦ Neglected and unknown. I < 3 Then did I raise a louder cry, j VI And called thy mercy near; — *, mp " Thou art my portion when I die ; | Be thou my refuge here." \ p 4 Lord ! I am brought exceeding low, j Now let thine ear attend, } < And make my foes, who vex me, know, ♦ / I've an almighty Friend. J p 5 From my sad prison set me free ; | < Then shall I praise thy name, i f And holy men shall join with me, j Thy kindness to proclaim. ! 143 aff 1 lirY righteous Judge ! my gi-acious God ! \ -^'-L Hear, when I spread my hands abroad, | And cry for succor from thy throne ; \ Oh ! make thy truth and mercy known. \ 2 Look down in pity. Lord ! and see } The mighty woes that burden me ; | Down to the dust my life is brought, 1 Like one long-buried and forgot. » 240 PSALMS CXLIII, CXLIV. 3 My thouglits, in musing silence, trace The ancient wonders of tiiy grace ; Thence I derive a glimpse of hope, To bear my sinking spirits up. 4 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn ; When will thy smiling face return? Shall all my joys on earth remove ? — And God for ever hide his love ? PSALM 143, Second Part, L. M. Mental Afflictions and Trials. 143 aff 1 TTEAR me, O Lord ! in my distress, AA Hear me, in truth and righteousness; For, at thy bar of judgment tried. None living can be justified. 2 Lord ! I have foes — without, within, — The world, the flesh, in-dwelling sin, < Life's daily ills, temptation's power, f And Satan, roaring to devour. aff 3 Oh ! let me not tlius hopeless lie. Like one condemned at morn to die: < But, with the morning, may I see, mp Thy loving-kindness visit me. > 4 Teach me thy will, subdue my own ; TO Thou art my God, and thou alone ; By thy good Spirit, guide me still. Safe from all foes, to Zion's hill. 5 Release my soul from trouble, Lord ! Quicken and keep me by thy word ; May all its promises be mine; > Be thou my portion, — I am thine. 144 PSALM 144, L. M. The Ooodness of Ood. m 1 THE Lord is gracious to forgive, J- And slow to let his anger move ; The Lord is good to all that live, And all his tender mercy prove. f 2 Glorious in majesty art thou ; Tliy throne for ever sliall endure; > And angels at thy footstool bow ; ' mp Yet dost thou not despise the poor. 4 — PSALM CXLIV. 241 1 m 3 The Lord upholdeth them that fall ; | He raiseth men of low degree : { O God, our health ! the eyes of all, — | Of all the living, wait on thee. j mf 4 Thou openest thine exhaustless store, 1 And rainest food on every land ; | The dumh creation thee adore, 1 And eat their portion from thy hand, \ mp 5 Man, most indebted, most ingrate, Man only, is a rebel here : Teach him to know thee, ere too late ; — Teach him to lore thee, and to fear. 144 mf 1 How wondrous is his love ! 21 PSALM 144, First Part, C. M. TUe spiritual Viclory. FOR ever blessed be the Lord, | My Saviour and my shield : j He sends his Spirit, with his word, « To arm me for the lield. j 2 When sin and hell their force unite, | He makes my soul his care, j Instructs me to the heavenly fight, ♦ And guards me through the war. \ 8 A friend and helper so divine | Doth my weak courage raise : i f He makes the glorious vict'ry mine, | And his shall be the praise. | -I A A PSALM 144, Second Part, C. M. i i "i^fc The FrailUj of Jlan. { p" 1 T ORD ! what is man — ^poor feeble man, i ^ Born of the earth at first ? ♦ His hfe a shadow, light and vain, I Still hastening to the dust ! I 2 Oh ! what is feeble, dying man, | Or any of his race, { That God should make it his concern, ' To visit him with grace ? ' | S Tkat God who darts his lightnings down, i Who shakes the worlds above, ' And mountains tremble at his frown, — I XJ„™ J ;- -L- ^ I ♦ I 242 PSALM CXLV. 1 ^ yr PSALM 145, First Part, L. M. X'^O The Greatness of God. mf 1 "jl/TYGod! my King! thy various praise -L'J- Shall fill the remnant of my days; > Thy grace employ my humble tongue, < Till death and glory raise the song. m 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear ; And every setting sun shall see Kew works of duty, done for thee. mf 3 Thy works with sovereign glory shine, And speak thy majesty divine ; / Let every realm, with joy, proclaim The sound and honor of thy name. 4 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise ; And unborn ages make ray song The joy and labor of their tongue. f len 5 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds ? Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds : Vast and unsearchable thy ways, — Vast and immortal be thy praise. 145 PSALM 145, Second Part, L. M. Goits Goodness. f 1 TTE sons of men ! with joy, record J- The various wonders of the Lord ; And let his power and goodness sound. Through all your tribes, the earth around. 2 Let the high heavens your songs invite, — Those spacious fields of brilliant light. Where sun, and moon, and planets roll, And stars, that glow from pole to pole. 8 Sing, earth ! in verdant robes arrayed. With herbs and flowers, with fruits and shade, View tlie broad sea's majestic plains, And think how wide thy Maker reigns. mf 4 But Oh ! that brighter world above, Where lives and reigns incarnate love : — God's only Son, in flesh arrayed, > For man a bleeding victim made. ♦ PSALM CXLV. 243 n /" 5 Tliither, my soul ! with rapture soar ; There, in the land of praise, adore ; The theme demands an angel's lay — Demands an everlasting day. 145 PSALM 145, First Part, C. M. Tke Oreatness of Ood. 1 T ON"G as I live I '11 bless thy name, -L^ My King! my God of love! My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord — his power unknown ; And let his praise be great ; I'll sing the honors of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And, wliile my lips rejoice, The men, who hear my sacred song, | Shall join their cheerful voice. 1 m 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, < And children learn thy ways ; 1 Ages to come thy truth proclaim, j < And nations sound thy praise. 1 m 5 The world is managed by thy hands ; | Thy saints are ruled by love ; j / And tliine eternal kingdom stands, | Though rocks and hills remove. | -t A F\ PSALM 145, Second Part, C. M. ♦ Xtt'iJ Ooodness of God, \ \i- Ooodness of God, m 1 C WEET is the mem'ry of thy grace, O My God ! my heavenly King ! Let age to age thy righteousness, / In sounds of glory, sing. 2 God reigns on high, — but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies ; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. m 3 With longing eyes, thj' creatures wait On thee for daily food ; Thy liberal hand provides their meat. And fills their mouth Avith good. .1 r 244 PSALMS OXLV, CXLVI. I i p 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord ! | i How slow thine angc-r moves ! J I < But soon he sends his pard'ning word, I mf To cheer the souls he loves. # I 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, { Thy power and praise proclaim ; I / But saints, who taste thy richer grace, j Delight to bless thy name. \ 1 /l ^ PSALM 145, Third Part, C. M. < J. "Xlc/ Ooodncss of Providence, I ''^f 1 T ET every tongue thy goodness speak, { -L^ Thou sovereign Lord of all ! I Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, ; > And raise the poor who fall. I p 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, I Or virtue lies distressed I Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, } Thou givest the mourners rest. { m 3 The Lord supports our tottering days, I And guides our giddy youth : I Holy and just are all his ways, \ And all his words are truth. wp 4 He knows the pain his servants feel. He hears his children cry ; m And, their best wishes to fulfill, His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere ; He saves the souls, whose humble love Is joined with holy fear. / 6 My lij)s shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad ; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honors of their God. 146 PSALM 146, L. M. "raise for divine Ooodness and Truth. mf 1 pRAISE ye the Lord ! — ray heart shall join, J- In work so pleasant, so divine : My days of praise shall ne'er be past, "While life, and thought, and being last. 146 147 PSALMS CXLVI, CXLVII. 245 Happy the man, whose hopes rely On Israel's God ; — he made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train ; And none shall find his promise vain. 3 His truth for ever stands secure ; mp He saves th' oppressed, he feeds the poor ; He hel|)3 the stranger in distress, ,> The widow and the fatherless. .n 4 He loves his saints, — he knows them well, > But turns the wicked down to hell : < Thy God, O Zion ! ever reigns ; t^ Praise him in everlasting strains. \ FSALM 146, L. P. M. \ Praise to Oud for his Ooodness and Truth. ' f 1 T 'LL praise my Maker with my breath; \ J- And, wlien my voice is lost in death, \ Praise shall employ my nobler powers: ♦ My days of praise shall ne'er be past, { While life, and thought, and being last, j Or immortality endures. { 2 Happy the man, whose hopes rely j On Israel's God ; — he made the sky, « And earth, and seas, with all their train : i His truth for ever stands secure ; | t-p He saves th' oppi-essed, he feeds the poor ; \ — And none shall find his promise vain. ♦ 3 He loves his saints, — he knows them well, | But turns the wicked down to hell : | ' Thy God, O Zion ! ever reigns ; | Let every tongue, and every age, J In this exalted work engage : | Praise him in everlasting strains. \ 4 I '11 praise him while he lends me breath, And, when my voice is lost in death, f Praise sliall employ my nobler powers: My days of praise shall ne'er be i)ast. While life, and thought, and being last, | Or immortality endures. | FSALM 147, L. U. I Praise for divine Grace, i f 1 DRAISE ye the Lord ! — 't is good to raise | ■I Our hearts and voices in his jjraise ; | 21* >4 246 PSALM CXLVII. His nature and his works invite To make this duty onr delight. \ mf 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, J And gathers nations to his name ! 5 vip His mercy melts the stubborn soul, I < And makes the broken spirit whole. I mf 3 He formed the stars — those heavenly flames, 1 He counts their numbers, calls their names ; J His wisdom 's vast, and knows no bound, — { A deep, where all our thoughts are drowned 1 I 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might, 5 And all his glories infinite; I X He crowns the meek, rewards the jnst, I > And treads the wicked to the dust. J mf 5 But saints are lovely in his sight : He views his children with dehght ; > He sees their hope, he knows their fear, mp And looks, and loves his image there. PSALM 147, C. M. The Seasons. 147 /" 1 TyiTH songs and honors, sounding loud, ' ' Address the Lord on high ; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. dol 2 He sends his showers of blessings down. To cheer the plains below ; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. mp 3 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year ; He bids the sun cut short his race. And wintry days appear. m 4 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow. Descend and clothe the ground ; The liquid streams forbear to flow, The icy fetters bound. 6 He sends his word, and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn ; He calls the warmer gales to blow, mf And bids the spring return. PSALM OXLVIII. 247 ♦ < 6 The changiug wind, the flying cloud, mf Obej' his mighty word : < With songs and honors, sounding loud, f Praise ye the sovereign Lord. 148 P3ALM 148, L. M. Universal Praise to Ood, f 11" OUD hallelujahs to the Lord, JL^ From distant woi-lds where creatures dwell I Let heaven begin the solemn word. And sound it dreadful down to hell. 2 "Wide as his vast dominion lies. Make the Creator's name be known : ff Loud as his thunder, shout his praise. And sound it lofty, as his throne. f 3 Jehovah — 't is a glorious word ; Oh ! may it dwell on every tongue ; But saints, who best have known the L( rd, Are bound to raise the noblest song. 4 Speak of the wonders of that love, "Which Gabriel plays on every chord ; From all below, and all above, ■ff Loud hallelujahs to the Lord. FSALM 148, S. HL Exhortation to Praise. 148 /" 1 T ET every creature join, J-J To praise th' eternal God ; Ye heavenly hosts ! the song begin, And sound his name abroad. 2 Thou sun with golden beams! And moon, with paler rays ! Ye starry lights ! ye t^vinkling flames I Shine to your Maker's praise. 3 He built those worlds above, And fixed their wondrous frame ; By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his name. 4 Ye vapors ! when ye rise. Or fall in showers or snovr, — Ye thunders ! murm'ring round the skies, His power and glory show. i I 5 Wind, hail, and flaming fire ! j Agree to praise the Lord, J When ye in dreadful storms conspire I To execute his word. I 6 By all his works above, i His honors be expressed ; { But saints, who taste his saving love, i Should sing his praises best. ; -I yl Q PSALM 148, H. M. i x4fcO Praise from all Creatures. I /" 1 Y^ t'""'^®s ^^ Adam ! join } A With heaven, and earth, and seas, And ofter notes divine To your Creator's praise : Ye holy throng Of angels bright! In worlds of light, i Begin tho song. I 2 Thou sun, with dazzling rays I i And moon that rules the night 1 I Shine to your Maker's praise, \ With stars of twinkling light. I His power declare, * Ye floods on high ! { And clouds that fly ♦ In empty air ! l 3 The shining worlds above J In glorious order stand, i Or in swift courses move, I By his supreme command : { m" He spake the word, And aU their frame, From nothing came To praise the Lord. 4 Let all the nations fear The God who rules above ; He brings his people near, And makes them taste his lore : /" While earth and sky Attempt his praise, LHis saints shall raise His honors high. PSALM cxLvnr. 249 1 1 ^ Q PSALM 148, C. P. M. X 4r O Praise from all Creatures. f" 1 "nEGIN", my soul ! th' exalted lay ; -L^ Lot eacii enraptured tLought obey, Aud praise th' Almighty's name ; Lo ! heaven, and earth, and seas, and skie3, In one melodious concert rise, To swell th' inspiring theme. 2 Thou heaven of heavens ! — his vast abode, Ye clouds ! proclaim your Maker, God, — i Ye thunders ! speak his power : j Lo ! on the lightning's fiery wing. } In triumph, walks th' eternal King ; — i Th' astonished worlds adore. # ff" 3 Ye deeps! with roaring billows rise, | To join the thunders of the skies ; — i Praise him who bids you roll ; < > His praise in softer notes declare, * I p Each whispering breeze of yielding air ! j pp And breathe it to the soul. j /" 4 Wake, all ye soaring throngs! and sing; — | Ye feathered warblers of the spring ! i Harmonious anthems raise | To him, who shaped your finer mould, \ TVho tipped your glittering wings with gold, j And tuned your voice to praise. \ 5 Let man, by nobler passions swayed, — i Let man, in God's own image made, J His breath, in praise, employ ; | Spread wide his Maker's name around, ; ff' Till heaven shall echo back the sound, j In songs of holy joy. i 1 J Q PSALM 148, 83 and Ts. i4tO Praise to God. f 1 pRAISE the Lord ; — ^ye heavens ! adore him 1 A Praise him, angels in the height! Sun and moon ! rejoice before liim ; Praise him, all ye stars of light ! 2 Praise the Lord, — for he has spoken ; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed ; Laws, which never can be broken, For their guidance he hath made. * 250 PSALMS CXLVIII, CXLIX. 3 Pi'aise the Lord, — for he is glorious ; Never shall his promise fail ; God hath made liis saints victorious, Siu and death shall not prevail. ff" 4 Praise the God of our salvation; Hosts on high ! his power proclaim ; Heaven and earth, and all creation I Praise and magnify his name. PSALM 148, 73. Praise for the Works of Creation. i 148 \ f" 1 TIERALDS of creation ! cry,— ' 11 I- ' Praise the Lord — the Lord most high I I Heaven and earth ! obey the call, J Praise the Lord — the Lord of all. { 2 For he spake, and forth from night { Sprang the universe to light ; I He commanded — nature heard, { ' And stood fast upon his word. I 8 Praise him, all ye hosts above, — « Spirits perfected in love I j Sun and moon ! your anthems raise, I Sing, ye stars ! your Maker's praise. ^ AQ PSALM 149, C. M. I JL^XJ The Saints judging the fVorld. imf 1 4 LL ye who love the Lord ! rejoice, ii- And let your songs be new ; Amid the church, with cheerful voice, . His later wonders show. J 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, I Shall their Redeemer sing ; I And Gentile nations join the praise, J "While Zion owns her King. J in 3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, { Whom sinners treat with scorn ; » p The meek, who lie despised in dust, 5 mf Salvation shall adorn. I 4 Saints should bo joyful in their King, | I > Ev'n on a dying bod ; I i mf And, hke the souls in glor}', sing ; — j } For God shall raise the dead. 1 } 7/1 5 When Christ his judgiaent-seat ascends, j J And bids the world appear, ♦ ^' PSALM CL. 251 '^^rone<» are prepared for all his friends np Who huinblj loved hiin here. 1 loO P3A1M J50, C. M. Public and universal Praise, f 1 FN God'3 owr. house pronounce his praise ; J His grace he there reveals ; To lieaveu your joy and wonder raise, For tJiere his glory dwells. 2 Let all your sacred passions move, Whil'5 you rehearse his deeds ; But the great work of saving love Your highest praise exceeds. 3 All that have motion, life and breath! PrDclaini your Maker blest ; > Yet, when my voice expires in death, f My soul shall praise him best. PSALM 150, H. M. Praise on Earth and in Heaven, Jf- 150 nf 1 TN" Zion's sacred gates, -*- Let hymns of praise begin, "Where acts of faith and love. In ceaseless beauty, shine : In mercy there, AVhile God is known. Before his throne, "With songs appear. /" 2 The trumpet's martial voice, > The timbrel's softer sound, mf The organ's solemn peal, / His praises shall resound ; To swell the song, "With highest joy. Let man employ His tuneful tongue. f" 3 In heaven, his house on high, Ye angels ! lift your voice ; Let heavenly harps resound. And happy saints rejoice : The glories sing, That ever shine, "With pomp divine. Around yuur King. " j 252 PSALM CL. 1 /r ^ PSALM 150, 7s. X tJ\J Exhortation to Praise. f 1 T)RAISE the Lord — his power confess ; X Praise liiiu in liis holiness; Praise him, as the theme inspires ; Praise hiai, as his fame requires, 2 Let the trumpet's lofty sound ff Spread its loudest notes around; mf Let tlie harp unite, in jn-aise, With the sacred minstrel's lays. 8 Let the organ join to bless God — the Lord of rigliteousness; Tune your voice to spread the fame Of the great Jehovah's name. f 4 All who dwell beneath his light ! In his praise, your liearts unite ; While the stream of song is pom-ed, — Praise and magnify the Lord. 1 ^n PSALM 150, 7s and 66, PecTJJiar. A. k)\) Praise from, all living. f 1 T)RAISE the Lord who reigns above, A And keeps his courts below ; Praise him for his boundless love, And all his greatness show ; Praise him for his noble deeds ; Praise him for his matchless power; Him, from whom all good proceeds, Let earth and Leaven adore. 2 Publish, spread to all around, The great Lninannel's name; Let the gospel-trumpet sound ; Him Prince of Peace proclaim : Praise him, every tuneful string ! All the reach of heavenly art. All the power of music bring — The nmsic of the heart. S Him, in whom they move and live, Let every creature sing; Glory to our Saviour give. And homage to our King; mp Hallowed be his name beneath, < As in heaven, on earth adored ; PSAI.M CL. 253 i / Praise the L^rd in every breath ; — Let all tilings [)niise the Lord. PSALM 150, 7s, 6s and la. 'J'/ic univcmnl C/iurus, 150 /' 1 TTALLELUJAII!— Praise the Lord, ll In tlie lieiglits of glory ; Hosts of heaven ! with one accord, Shout the joyful story ; Praise him for his mighty deeds, Praise ye him, whose grace exceeds All that heaven in songs concedes; "Worlds of bliss ! his praise record. 2 Praise him with the trumpet's tongue, Far and wide resounding; Praise him with the harp well-strung, While your Jiearts are bounding; dol Praise him with the sweet-toned lyre ; mf Let his praise tlie lute ins])ire; ff' Praise iiim in a mighty choir; — Let his praise be loudly sung. 3 Praise him with the viol's strings. Waking joyous feeling ; While the vault of glory rings With the oi'gan's pealing : Let the cymbals ring las praise, Wake the clarion's grandest lays. Praise the Lord througli endless days :- Lol his praise creation sings. FSALM 150, 6s and 4s. Praise in the Courts of Ood. 150 /" 1 pPAISE ye Jehovah's name, -»- Praise through his courts proclaim, — Rise and adore : High o'er the heavens above, Sound his great acts of love, While his rich grace we prove- Vast as his power. 2 Now let the trumpet raise Sounds of triumphant praise. Wide as his fame : 254 PSALM CL. There let the harp be found ; Organs, witli solemn sound ! Roll 3'our deep notes around- Filled with his name. is "While his high praise ye sing, Shake every sounding string ;- , Sweet the accord ! I He vital breath best'^ws ; i Let every breath that flows I His noblest fame disclose ; — I ff Praise ye the Lord. I \ HYMNS \ ADAPTED TO PUBLIC WORSHIP. HYMNS. THE SCRIPTUKES. 1 HYMN 1, C. M. X The Bible suited to our fVants. mf 1 "T'ATHEli of mercies ! in thy word J- What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name adored, For these celestial lines. 2 Here, the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast ; Subliiner sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 3 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around ; < And life, and everlasting joys / Attend the blissful sound. dot 4 Oh I may those heavenly pages be My ever-dear delight ; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. mp 5 Divine instructor, gracious Lord ! Be thou for ever near ; m Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view ray Saviour there. Q HYMN 2, L. M. ^ Prophecy and Inspiration, m 1 'T "WAS by an order from the Lord, -»- The ancient prophets spoke his word ; His spirit did their tongues inspire, < Ana warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. i 258 HYMNS III, IV. ♦ m 2 Great God ! mine eyes witli pleasure look I On the dear volume of thy book ; J There my Redeemer's face I see, > And read his name who died for me. 7??. 3 Let tlie false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind ; mf Here I can fix my hope secure ; This is thy word, and must endure. 3 HYMN 3, C. M. Tlie Holy Scriptures. p IT ADEN with guilt, and full of fears, J-^ I fly to thee, my Lord ! And not a glimpse of hope appears, m But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Does all my grief assuage ; Here, I behold my Saviour's face, Almost in every page. 3 Here, consecrated water flows, To quench my thirst of sin ; Here, the fair tree of knowledge grows ;- No danger dwells therein. 4 This is the judge that ends the strife. Where wit and reason fail ; — < My guide to everlasting life, > Through all this gloomy vale. m 5 Oh ! may thy counsels, mighty God 1 My roving feet command : Nor I forsake the happy road. That leads to thy right hand. HYMN 4, L. M. A Siioiuur seen in the Scriptures. 4 mf 1 \rO"W let my soul, eternal King ! i-' To thee its grateful tribute bring ; Dili My knee, with humble homage, bow. My tongue perform its solemn vow. mf 2 All nature sings thy boundless love. In worlds below, and worlds above ; But, in thy blessed word, I trace Diviner wonders of thy grace. -> THE SCRIPTURES. 3 There, what delightful truths I read ! > There, I behold the Saviour bleed : mf His nauie salutes my listening ear, Revives mj heart, and checks my fear. mp 4 There, Jesus bids my sorrows cease. And gives my lab'ring conscience peace ; < Raises my grateful passions higli, / And points to mansions in the sky. mf 5 For love like this, Oh ! let my song, Through endless years, thy praise prolong ; / Let distant climes thy name adore, Till time and nature are no more. HYlttN 5, C. M. Revelatiuit wclcovied. 5 mf 1 ITAIL, sacred truth ! whose piercing rays ■Al. Dispel the sliades of night ; Diffusing, o'er the mental world, The healing beams of light. mp 2 Jesus ! thy word, with friendly aid, Restores our wandering feet ; Converts the sorrows of the mind To joys divinely sweet. / 3 Oh ! send thy light and truth abroad, i In all their radiant blaze; | And bid th' admiring world adore { The glories of thy grace. \ n HYMN 6, L. M. 5 \J The iHessinn^s vf the netn Covenant. \ mf 1 /^OD, in the gospel of his Son, 5 vT Makes his eternal counsels known, ♦ Where love in all its glory shines, i And truth is drawn in fairest lines. { TO 2 Here, sinners of an humble frame * May taste his grace, and learn his name ; 5 May read, in characters of blood, j The wisdom, power and grace of God. ' mf 3 Here, faith reveals, to mortal eyes, ♦ A brighter Avorld beyond tlie skies : \ Here, shines the light whicli guides our way \ f FroTU earth to realms of endless day. J 260 HYMNS VII, VIII. mp 4 Oh ! grant us grace, almighty Lord I To read and mark thy holy word. Its truths with meelcness to receive, And by its lioly precepts live. 5 May this blest volume ever lie Close to my heart, and near mine eye,- < Till life's last hour, my soul engage, inf And be my chosen heritage. 7 8 HYMN 7, L. M. A written Revelation. f IT ET everlasting glories crown -L^ Thy head, my Saviour, and my Lord ! Thy hands have brought salvation down, And writ the blessings in thy word. j> 2 In vain the trembling conscience seeks Some solid ground to rest upon ; I "With long despair the spirit breaks, I — Till we apply to Christ alone. j 3 How well thy blessed truths agree ! I How wise and holy thy commands I J mf Thy promises — how firm they be ! How firm our hope and comfort stands I 4 Should all the forms that men devise Assault my faith, with treacherous art, I VI call them vanity and lies. And bind the gospel to my heart. HYMN 8, L. M. The Power of Truth. 1 THIS is the word of truth and love, i- Sent to the nations from above ; Jehovah here resolves to show What his almighty grace can do. 2 This remedy did wisdom find. To heal diseases of the mind ; — This sovereign balm, whose virtues can Restore the ruined creature man. 3 The gospel bids the dead revive, — Sinners obey the voice, and live; Dry bones are raised, S'.-l clothed afresh, And hearts of stone are turned to Hesh. GOD. 261 4 May but this gi-ace my soul renew, j Let sinners gaze, and hate me too ; \ The word that saves me doth engage j / A sure defence from all their rage. 1 *^ J I GOD. I I q HYMN 9, L. M. j } ZJ Existence of Ood, ' i 7/t 1 THERE is a God ! — all nature speaks, ♦ I A Through earth, and air, and sea, and skies ; } I f See ! — from the clouds his glory breaks, J I When earliest beams of morning rise ! | ; m 2 The rising sun serenely bright, *» iTliroughout the world's extended frame, j Inscribes, in characters of liglit, \ I / His mighty Maker's glorious name. | I m 3 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, \ * And trace creation's wonders o'er ! { \ Confess the footsteps of yoi;r God; \ i < Bow down before him and adore. 1 10 HYMN 10, C. M. Creation and Providence. \ "'/" 1 T ORD ! when my raptured thought surveys { ^ Creation's beauties o'er, i All nature joins to teach thy praise, { And bid my soul adore. I 2 Where'er I turn my gazing eyes, i Thy radiant footsteps shine ; } Ten thousand pleasing wonders rise, I And speak their source divine. * 3 On me thy pro^ddence hath shone ♦ dol With gentle, smihng rays ; i m Oh ! let my lips and life make known iThy goodness and thy praise. 4 All-bounteous Lord ! thy grace impart ; ^ Oh ! teach me to improve i Thy gifts with ever-grateful heart, I mf And crown them with thy love. 262 HYMNS XI, XII. 1 1 HXMN U, H. M. X -I Perfections of GoiTs Oovernment. /" 1 TpIIE Lord Jeliovah reigns ; J- Ilis throne is built on high ; The garments he assumes Are hght and majest_y : His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand To guard his holy laAv : m And, where his love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace. 3 Through all his perfect work, Surprising wisdom shines ; Confounds the powers of hell, And breaks their cursed designs : | /" Strong is his arm — and shall fullill j His great decrees — his sovereign wiU. i 4 And can this mighty King | > Of glory condescend, — } p And will he write his name,-- j My Father and my Friend? i < I love his name, — I love his word ; * Jf" Join, all my i)owers ! and praise the Lord. { -j Q HYMN 12, C. M. I X /^ Ood, the Creator. J 7h/ 1 INTERNAL Wisdom! thee we praise, J i-' Thee the creation sings ; | With thy loved name, rocks, hills, and seas, | And heaven's high palace rings. | 2 How wide thy hand hath spread the sky 1 | How glorious to behold ! 1 Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye, | And starred with sparkling gold. | 3 Thy glories blaze all nature round, I And strike the gazing sight, | Through skies, and seas, and solid ground, | With terror and delight. | 4 Infinite strength, and equal skill, | Shine through the worlds abroad ; ♦ GOD. 263 Our souls with vast amazement fill, And speak the builder — God. m 5 But still, the wonders of thy grace p Our softer passions move ; Pity divine, in Jesus' face, < We see, adore, and love. HYMN 13, C. M. God'i eternal Doviinion. 13 inp 1 r^REATGod! how infinite art thou ! \ p VX What worthless worms are we I J — Let the whole race of creatures bow, ♦ < And pay their praise to thee. j m 2 Thy throne eternal afl'es stood, j Ere seas or stars were made : \ Thou art the ever-living God, | Were all the nations dead. \ 3 Eternity, with all its years, j Stands present in thy view ; | To thee there 's nothing old appears — J Great God ! there 's nothing new. j mp 4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, | And vexed with trifling cares ; i m While thine eternal thought moves on | Tliine undisturbed aftairs. ♦ mf 5 Great God ! how infinite art thou ! 5 p What worthless worms are we ! | Let the whole race of creatures bow, < And pay their praise to thee. HYMN 14, H. M. Praise from all Creation. 14 mf 1 A NGELS ! assist to sing -ti- The honors of your God ; Touch every tuneful string. And sound his name abroad : Come, pour the trembling notes along, / And swell the grand immortal song. mf 2 And, ye of meaner birth ! Your joyful voices raise ; Inhabitants of earth ! Your gi-eat Creator praise : f Let your hosannas joyful rise, ff And shake the earth, and pierce the skies. 264 HYMNS XV, XVI. 7??/ 3 Let day and dusky niglit, In solemn order, join His praises to recite, And speak liis power divine.: f Let every liill and every vale Re-echo with the sacred tale, 4 Let every creature sing The honors of our God, Touch every tuneful string, And spread his praise abroad : Come, pour the trembling notes along, ff And sweU the universal song. -^ 15 C^ HYMN 15, L. M. Majesty of Ood. tOME, 0 my soul ! in sacred lays. Attempt thy great Creator's praise ; mf But Oh ! what tongue can speak his fame ? 5 What mortal verse can reach the theme ? I / 2 Enthroned amidst the radiant spheres, iHe glory, like a garment, wears ; To form a robe of light divine. Ten thousand suns around him shine. I mf 3 In all our Maker's grand designs, I Omnipotence with wisdom shines ; } His works, through aU his wondrous frame_ \ Bear the great impress of his name. I f 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, Do thou, my soul ! his glories sing ; And let his praise employ thy tongue, Till listening worlds repeat the song. 16 HYMN 16, 7s. Praise for temporal Mercies. I / 1 pRAISE to God !— immortal praise, { A For the love that crowns our days : I Bounteous source of ever}' joy ! I Let thy praise our tongues employ. I 2 All that spring, with bounteous hand. I Scatters o'er the smiling land; — * All that liberal autumn jiours J From her ric.li, o'.M-tlowiiic; stores : GOD. 265 dol 3 These to that dear source "we owe, \ Whence our sweetest comforts flow; J These, through all my hap])y days, j Claim my cheerful songs of praise. J < 4 Lord ! to thee my soul should raise | /' Grateful, never-ending praise ; j > And, when every blessing 's flown, } < Love thee for thvself alone. \ 17 HYMN 17, S. M Praise to the Creator m 1 A LMIGHTY Maker, God ! \ -^ How wondrous is thy name ! t Tliy glories how diflused abroad, i Through all creation's frame I i 2 Nature, in every dress, J ller humble homage pays ; { And does, a thousand Avays, express ' Her undissembled praise. J / 3 My soul would rise and sing \ Her great Creator too ; ; Tain would my tongue ador& my King, * And pay the homage due. I 4 Let joy and worship spend { The remnant of my days, # And oft to God my soul ascend, | In grateful songs pf praise. | 18 HYMN 18, H, M. j Rejoicing in God. \ *"/ 1- TO your Creator, God, { A Your great Preserver, raise, j Ye creatures of his hand ! i f Your highest notes of praise : ; Let every voice J Proclaim his power, } His name adore, \ And loud rejoice. 5 2 Let every creature join ; To celebrate his name, \ And all their various powers | Assist th' exalted theme : / 266 HYMN XIX. Let nature raise, From every tongue, A general song Of grateful praise. ff 3 But Oh ! from human tongues Sliould uohler praises tiow ; And every thankful heart With warm devotion glow ; Your voices raise Above the rest ; Ye liighly blest ! Declare his praise. m 4 Assist me, gracious God I My heart, my voice inspire ; < Then shall I grateful join \ f The universal choir : i* Thy grace can raise My heart, my tongue, And tune my song ♦ To lively praise. \ 1 q HYMN 19, C. M. 5 JL t7 Wonders of OoiCs Love. I < 1 TTE humble souls ! approach your God, iwf J- "With songs of sacred praise ; Vh For he is good, supremely good, And kind are all his ways. 12 All nature owns his guardian care. In him we live and move ; But nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. i* mp 3 He gave his Son, his only Son, p To ransom rebel-worms ; m 'T is here he makes his goodness known t In its diviner forms. I mp 4 To this dear refuge, Lord ! we come, < 'T is here our hope relies ; — i > A safe defence, a peaceful liome, i p When storms of trouble rise. I mp 5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, 1 The souls that trust in thee : I < Tlieir humble hope tliou wilt rewarc, i mf With bliss divinelv free. GOD. 267 mf 6 Great God! to thine Almighty love, f What honors shall we raise ? s / Not all th' angelic songs above j Can render equal praise. \ 20 HYMN 20, C. M. The Olory of Ood in Creation, m 1 THE God of nature and of grace -I- In all hi§ works appears; His goodness through tlie earth we trace, His grandeur in the spheres. 2 Behold this fair and fertile globe. By him in wisdom planned ! 'T was he who girded, like a robe, The ocean round the land. 3 Lift to the arch of heaven your eye ; Thither his path pursue ; / His glory, boundless as the sky, O'erwhelms the wondering view. m 4 How excellent, O Lord! thy name. In all creation's lines ! ^ Spread through eternity, thy fame J < Witli rising lustre shines. ♦ < 5 These lower works that swell thy praise, ' f High as our thoughts can tower, j m Are but a portion of thy ways, — ♦ The hiding of thy power. * 6 Millions before thy presence stand, * < Who feel, while they adore, i / FuUness of joy, at thy right hand, } And pleasures evermore. HYMN 21, lis. The Mercy of God. 21 mf 1 'PHY mercy, my God ! is the theme of my song, J- The joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue; Free grace hath alone, from the first to the last, Secured my affections, and bound my soul fast. 2 Thy mercy has vanquished my obdurate heart, That wonders to feel its own hardness depart ; <►' 268 HYMNS XXII, XXIII. 1. > Dissolved by thy goodness I fall to the ground, < And weep to the praise of the mercy I 've found. mp 3 The door of thy mercy stands open all day, i To the poor and the needy, who knock by the way ; J No sinner shall ever a place bo denied, [died. J Who comes seeking mercy through Jesus that ♦ m 4 Thy mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell ; I 7}if Its glories I '11 sing, and its wonders I '11 tell : J > 'T was Jesus, my friend, when- he hung on the tree, J m Who opened the fountain of mercy for me. j Q9 HYMN 22, S. M. j /^/^ Ood, all and in all. i mp 1 1 FY God, my life, my love I I i'i To thee, to thee I call ; { I cannot live, if thou remove, ♦ For thou art all in all. i 2 To thee, and thee alone, I < The angels owe their bliss ; \ m They sit around thy gracious throne, I And dweU where Jesus is. I 8 Not all the harps above I Can make a heavenly place, mp If God his residence remove, Or but conceal his face. 4 Nor earth, nor all the sky, Can one delight aftbrd ; No, not a drop of real joy. Without thy presence. Lord ! { mf 5 Thou art the sea of love, | i AVhere all my pleasures roll, 1 I The circle where my passions move, j I And centre of my soul. i i Qo HYMN 23, C. M. j ♦ /^O Confiding in Ood, ♦ I mf 1 TO thee, my God ! my heart shall bring 1 I J- The lively, grateful song ; » I Attending kings shall hear me sing, | I With rapture on my tongue. \ I 2 Amid the glories of thy name, 1 ) Thy truth exalted shines ; j GOD. 269 \ A faithful God tliy words proclaim, 111 everlasting lines. i ^ < 3 When, in the day of deep distress, To thee, my God ! I cried, Witli strength divine, tliy powerful grace My fainting soul supplied. 1 m 4 Thou, Lord ! wilt all my hopes fulfill, To thee the work belongs ; Let endless mercy guide me still, And tune my grateful songs. 1 i i » \ 24 HYMN 24, C. M. The jVcrcij-Seat. ; mp ; ] TiEAR Father ! to thy mercy-seat -L' My soul for shelter flies : 'T is here I find a safe retreat, When storms and tempests rise. » t t i < 2 My cheerful hope ean never die, If thou, my God ! art near ; Thy grace can raise my comforts liigh, And banish every fear. t \ > 3 J»Iy great Protector, and my Lord I Thy constant aid impart ; Oh ! let thy kind, thy gracious word Sustain my trembling heart. * \ : mp : < 1 > 4 Oh ! never let my soul remove From this divine retreat ; Still let me trust thy power and love. And dwell beneath thy feet. * * 25 HXMN 25, C. M. Fraijer for quickening Orace. * * : ??i 1 PERMIT me. Lord ! to seek thy face, -t Obedient to thy call ; To seek the presence of thy grace. My strength, my life, my all ! \ 4 * 2 All I can wish is thine to give ; My Grod ! I ask thy love, — That greatest boon I can receive, — The bliss of heaven above. • 3 To heaven my restless heart aspires ; ♦ Oh ! for a quickening ray, i 270 HYMNS XXVI, XXVII. To wake and warm my faint desires, And cheer the tiresome way. 4 The path to ihy divine abode > Tlirough a wild desert lies ; in A thousand snares beset the road, — < A thousand terrors rise. m 5 Satan and sin unite their art, To keep me from my Lord ; mp Dear Saviour ! guard my trembling heart, And guide me by thy word. m 6 My Guardian, my almighty Friend! On thee my soul would rest ; On thee alone my hopes depend ; Be near, and I am blest. C)f* HYMN26, H. M. /wU Perpetual Praise. w/ 1 TO thee, great Source of light ! J- My thankful voice I '11 raise : And all my powers unite / To celebrate thy praise ; > And, till my voice is lost in death, y May praise employ my every breath. p 2 And, when this feeble tongue pp Lies silent in the dust, — My soul shall dwell among The spirits of the just ; f Then, with the shining hosts above, ff In nobler strains I '11 sing thy love. Qvy HYMN 27, C. BL /^ I OuiVs Presence is Light in Darkness. mf 1 MY God ! the spring of all my joys, i'i The life of my delights; The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights. m 2 In darkest shades, if he appear, My dawning is begun ; lie is my soul's SAveet morning star. And he my rising sun. in/ 3 The opening heavens around me shine, With beams of sacred bliss. GOD. 271 I "While Jesus shows his heart is mine, p And whispers — I am his. m 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay, < At that transporting word ; / Run up with joy the shining way, T' embrace my dearest Lord. 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I 'd break through every foe ; The wings of love, and arms of faith, ff Should bear me conqueror through. 28 HYMN 28, S. M. Ood, my Creator and Benefactor. 1 "\ry Maker and mv King ! M To tl To thee my all I owe ; | < Thy sovereign bounty is the spring, j mf Whence all my blessings flow. « m.]) 2 The creature of thy hand, — } On thee alone I live ; { My God ! thy benefits demand | More praise tlian life can give. J 3 Shall I withhold thy due ? j And shall my passions rove ? { Lord ! form this wretched heart anew, ♦ And fill it with thy love. * mf 4 Oh ! let thy grace inspire j My soul with strength divine ; ♦ Let all my powers to thee aspire, t And all my days be thine. { » QQ HY]ttN29, C. M. \ ^t7 Thanks for Providence and O-racc. * m 1 A LMIGHTY Father, gracious Lord, i -^ Kind guardian of my days 1 { Thy mercies let my heart record, * In songs of grateful praise. * > 2 In life's first dawn, my tender frame ♦ p Was thine indulgent care ; { — Long ere I could pronounce thy name, i p Or breathe the infant prayer. j rnf 3 Yet I adore thee, gracious Lord ! ] For favors more divine; — | 212 HYMNS XXX, XXXI. That I have known thy sacred word, Where all tliy glories shine. i 4 When blest with that transporting view J > That Jesus died for ine, i < For tliis sweet hope, what praise is due, i mf O God of grace ! to thee ? \ 5 Now shall my joyful powers unite, J In more exalted lays, } f Till I shall join the sons of light, J In everlasting praise. 30 HYMN 30, L. M. Imploring dioine Influence, m 1 IVfY God ! whene'er my longing heart ■^'l- Its grateful tribute Avould impart. In vain my boldest thoughts arise, — p I sink to earth, and lose the skies. mf 2 Thy name inspires the harps above. With harmony, and praise, and love ; < That grace, which tunes th' immortal string?, mp Looks kindly down on mortal things. m 3 Oh ! let thy grace guide every song, mf And fill my heart and tune my tongue; Then shall the strain harmonious flow. And heaven's sweet work begin below. HYMN 31, C. M. Thanks for providential Favors, mf 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God ! ^^ My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I 'ra lost y In wonder, love, and praise. m 2 Unnumbered comforts, on my soul, mp Thy tender care bestowed. Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3' When, in the slippery paths of youth, With heedless steps, I ran, m/ Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; 31 c:o]). 273 32 Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts Avith joy. 5 Througli every period of iny life, Thy goodness 1 '11 pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. G Through all eternity, to thee, A joyful song I '11 raise : But Oh ! eternity 's too short To utter aU thy praise. HYMN 32, L. M. Soiiff of Oratitude and Praise. * '»/ 1 P OD of my life ! through all my days, ' Vj I '11 tune the grateful notes of praise; { The song shall wake with opening light, J > And warble to the silent night. { mp 2 When anxious cares would break my rest, I p And griefs Avould tear my throbbing breast, i < The notes of praise, ascending high, * > Shall check the murmur and the sigh. { mp 3 "When death o'er nature shall prevail, * And all the powers of language fail, { mf Joy through my swimming eyes shall break, * And mean the thanks I cannot speak. \ 7)12) ^ ^^^ ^h ! when that last conflict 's o'er, * And I am chained to earth no more, — } < With wliat glad accents shall I rise * / To join the music of the skies ! * Jf 5 Then shall I learn th' exalted strains, I That echo through the heavenly plains, { And emulate, with joy unknown, The glowing seraphs round thy throne. HYTSOT 33, 83 and 7s. Praise to Jehovah. 33 / 1 CAINTS! with pious zeal attending, ^ Now a grateful tribute raise ; Joyful songs, to heaven ascending. Join the universal praise. > 2 Round Jehovah's footstool kneeling, 2) Lowly bend with contrite souls ; 274 HYMNS XXXIV, XXXV. dol Here his milder grace revealing, mp Here his wrath no tliunder rolls. 3 Every secret fault confessing, Deed unholy — thought of sin, — m Seize ! Oh ! seize the proftered blessing, — > Grace from God, and peace Avithin. f 4 Heart and voice with rapture swelling Still the song of glory raise ; On the theme immortal dwelling, Join the universal praise. HYMN 34, L. M. Retirement and Devotion, 34 off 1 IVTY God ! permit me not to be \ ^^ A stranger to myself and thee ; \ > Amidst a thousand thoughts I i"ove. Forgetful of my highest love. 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, And thus debase ray heavenly birth ? Why should I cleave to things below. And let my God, my Saviour, go ? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense ; One sovereign word can draw me thence ; I would obey the voice divine. And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her scenes, withdrawn ; Let noise and vanity be gone ; In secret silence of the mind, < My heaven — and there my God, I find. 35 HYMN 35, C. M. Ood, our Refuge. 1 TVEAR refuge of my Aveary soul 1 -L' On thee, when sorrows rise, — On thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief. For thou alone canst heal; Thy word can bring a sweet relief, For every pain I feel. 3 But Oh ! when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine ; ^ GOD^ 275 The s])rings of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decliue. 4 Hast thou not bid me seek thy face ? And shall I seek in vain ? And can the ear of sovereign grace Be deaf when I complain ? < 5 No, — still the ear of sovereign grace > Attends the mourner's prayer : aff Oh ! may I ever find access To breathe my sorrows there ! 6 Thy mercy-seat is open still ; Here let my soul retreat ; "With humble hope attend thy will, And wait beneath thy feet. O n HYMN 36, C. M. O \J Thirsting after God, mp 1 "llTHEISr fainting in the sultry waste, ' » And parched with thirst extreme. The weary pilgrim longs to taste The cool refreshing stream : — 2 So longs the weary, fainting mind. Oppressed with sins and woes, Some soul-reviving spring to find. Whence heavenly comfort flows. « m 3 Oh ! may I thirst for thee, my God ! | < With ardent, strong desire ; : — And still, through all this desert road, | To taste thy grace aspu-e. { 4 Then shall my prayer to thee ascend, \ A grateful sacrifice ; ♦ mp My mourning voice wilt thou attend, ; And grant me full supplies. J /' Ofy HYMN 37, CM. O I Ood, as seen in J^'ature. 1 T SING th' almighty power of God, A That made the mountains rise. That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. mf 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained. The sun to rule the day ; ^ I 276 HYMNS XXXVIII, XXXIX. j j The moon shines full at his coininand, { I And all the stars obey. * I 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, ' i That filled the earth -with food ; i | I He formed the creatures with his word, ^ j j And then pronounced them good. J { 4 Lord ! how thy wonders are displayed, j i Where'er I turn mine eye ! } I Jf I survey the ground I tread, ♦ J Or gaze upon the sky 1 J { m 5 There 's not a plant nor flower below, j \ But makes thy glories known ; { , < And clouds arise, and tempests blow, j \ mf By order from thy throne. | I mp 6 Creatures, that borrow life from thee, 5 I Are subject to thy care ; j I There 's not a place where we can flee, 5 J But God is present there. { \ \ i qo HYMN 38, C. M. } t tjO Rejoicing in Ood, our Father. { j t ♦ / 1 pOME, shout aloud the Father's grace, 5 5 yj And sing the Saviour's love ; } \ Soon shall you join the glorious theme, | ♦ In loftier strains above. { *- j mf 2 God, the eternal, mighty God, j To dearer names descends ; i Calls you his treasure and his jo3% j His children and his friends. * » 3 \[y Father, God ! and may tliese lips \ > Pronounce a name so dear? | mp Not thus could heaven's sweet harmony { Delight my listening ear. m, 4 Thanks to my God for every gift His bounteous hands bestow; mf And thanks eternal for that love Whence all those comforts flow. » q q HYMN 39, I. M. O t7 Perfections of God in /lis Government. f 1 rEIIOVAH reigns— his throne is high, ^ His robes are light and majesty; I GOD. 277 j } ■ J i His plory shines, with beams so bright, » I No mortal can sustain tlie sight. S I > 2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; ♦ I — His justice guards his holy law ; i I dol His love reveals a smiling face ; * } — His truth and promise seal the grace. \ { 8 Through all his works his wisdom shines, \ ♦ And baffles Satan's deep designs ; * mf His power is sovereign to fulfill I The noblest counsels of his will. i> 4 And will this gloi'ious Lord descend ^ mp To be my father and my friend ? j f Then let my songs with angels join ; I Heaven is secure, if God be mine. i n. HYMN 40, C. M. 4iU Gud, all in all. mp 1 IVTY God, my portion, and my love, -^'A My everlasting all ! -^ I 've none but thee in heaven above. Or on this earthly ball. 2 What eni])ty things are all the skies. And this mferior clod ! Tliere's nothing here deserves my joys,- < There 's nothing like my God. mp) 3 In vain the bright, the burning sun Scatters his feeble light ; 'T is thy sweet beams create my noon ; > If thou withdraw, — 'tis night. mp 4 How vain a toy is glittering wealth, If once compared with thee ! Or what 's my safety, or my health, Or all my friends, to me ? : m 5 "Were I possessor of the earth, j And called the stars my own, — 5 Without thy graces and thyself, 1 > I Avere a wretch undone. < 6 Let others stretch their arms like seas, mf And grasp in all the shore; mp Grant me the visits of thy face, And I desire no more. 2*78 HYMNS XLI, XLII. , 41 HYMN 41, L. M. God's Condescension, UP to the Lord, wlio reigrs on high, And views tlie nations from afar, Let everlasting praises fly, And tell how large his bounties are. — 2 He over-rules all mortal things, And manages our mean aftairs : < On humble souls the King of kings m Bestows bis counsels and his care. TOf 3 Our sorrows and our tears we pour Into the bosom of our God ; He hears us in the mournful hour, And helps us bear the heavy load, < 4 Oh ! could our thankful hearts devise m A tribute equal to thy grace, ff To the third heaven our songs should rise, And teach the golden harps thy praise. HYMN 42, S. M. Exhortation to Praise. 42 mf" 1 OTAND up, and bless the Lord, ^^ Ye people of his choice ! Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, With heart, and soul, and voice. 2 Though high above all praise. Above all blessing high, m "Who would not fear his hoty name, < And laud, and magnify ? tnf 8 Oh ! for the living flame From his own altar brought. To touch our lips, our souls inspire, And wing to heaven our thought ! 4 God is our strength and song, And his salvation ours ; Then be his love in Christ proclaimed, < "With all our ransomed powers. /" 5 Stand up, and bless the Lord, — The Lord, your God, adore ; Stand up, and bless his glorious name, llenccfortli, for evermore. GOD. 279 HYMN 43, L. M. Me7i not comvarable wit/i Ood. 43 7)ip 1 CHALL tlie vile race of tiesh and blood ^ Contend with their Creator, God ? Shall mortal worms presume to be More holy, wise, or just, than he? w i. 2 Behold ! he puts his trust in none Of all the spirits round his throne ; Their natures, when compared with his, Are neither holy, just, nor wise. 3 But how much meaner things are they, > Who spring from dust, and dwell in clay ! < Touched by the finger of thy wrath, J) "We faint, and vanish like the moth. > 4 Almighty Power ! to thee we bow ; < How frail are we — how glorious thou ! mf No more the sons of earth shall dare, / "With an eternal God, compare. HYMN 44, L. M. Praise to Ood, 44 /" 1 pRAISE, everlasting praise, be paid ■I To him, who eartli's foundation laid ; Praise to the God, whose strong decrees Sway the creation, as he please. mf 2 Praise to the goodness of the Lord, "Who rules his people by his word ; And there, as strong as his decrees, He sets his kindest promises. m/ 3 "Whence, then, should doubts and fears ariso? p "Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? Slowly, alas ! our mind receives The comforts that our Maker gives. mf 4 Oh ! for a strong, a lasting faith. To credit what the Almighty saith ; T' embrace the message of his Son, And call the joys of heaven our own. ff" 5 Then, should the earth's old pillars shake, And all the wheels of nature break. Our steady souls Avould fear no more, Than solid rocks when billows roar. 280 HYMNS XLV, XLVI. i HYMN 45, C M. Ooodiicss of Ood seen in his Worhs, 45 mf 1 TJAIL! great Creator, "wise and good 1 A-L To thee our songs we raise ; Nature, through all her various scenes, Invites us to tliy j^raise. dol 2 At morning, noon, and evening mild, Fresh wonders strike our view ; < And, while we gaze, our hearts exult, /' With transports ever new. 3 Thy glory beams in every star > Which gilds the gloom of night ; m And decks the smiling face of morn, With rays of cheerful light. O 4 The lofty hill, the humble lawn, I mf With countless beauties shine ; I p The silent grove, the awful shade, 5 / Proclaim thy power divine. \ m 5 And while, in all thy wondrous ways, J Thy varied love we see ; I Oh ! may our hearts, great God ! be led I Through all thy works to thee. A £. HYMN 46, L. M. ""i O Wisdom and Knojoledge of Ood. f" 1 A WAKE, my tongue ! thy tribute bring \ -HL To him, who gave thee power to sing; 1 Praise him, who is all praise above, — I The source of wisdom and of love. 1 2 IIow vast his knowledge — how profound ! i^ > A depth, where all our thoughts are drowned ; m The stars he numbers ; and their names < He gives to all those heavenly flames. * mf 3 Through each bright world above, behold i Ten thousand thousand charms unfold ; I Earth, air, and mighty seas combine, j To speak his wisdom all-divine. { /" 4 But in redemption, — Oh ! what grace ! Sits wonders, — Oh! what thougiit can trace I Here wisdom shines for ever bright: — J I'raise him, my soul! with sweet delight. GOD. 281 47 mp < mp < mp > P HYMN 47, C. M. Sovereignly and Dominwn of Ood. 1 T/"EEP silence, all created things! A*- And wait your Maker's nod ; My soul stands trembling, Avhile she sings The honors of her God. 2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown, Hang on his firm decree ; He sits on no precarious throne. Nor borrows leave to be. 3 Chained to his throne, a volume lies, With all the fates of men, With every angel's form and size, Drawn by th' eternal pen. 4 His providence unfolds his book. And makes his counsels shine ; Each opening leaf, and every stroke, Fulfills some deep design. 5 My God! I would not long to see My fate, with curious eyes, — What gloomy lines are writ for me. Or what bright scenes may rise. 6 In tliy fair book of life and grace. Oh ! may I find my name, Recorded in some humble place. Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. 48 HYUN 48, H. M. Faithfulness of Ood. 1 THE promises I sing, J- Which sovereign love hath spoke ; Nor will th' eternal King His words of grace revoke : They stand secure And steadfast still ; Not Zion's hill Abides so sure. 2 The mountains melt away. When once the Judge appears ; And sun and moon decay, That measure mortal vears ; 24- 4-^ 1 282 HYMNS XLIX, L. But still the same, III rudiant lines, The promise sliines Through all the flame. 3 Their harmony sliall sound Through my attentive ears, "When thunders cleave the ground, And dissipate the spheres ; Mid all the shock Of that dread scene, P I stand serene, — / Thy word, my rock. * HYMN 49, C. M. The Glories of Redemption. 49 / 1 T?ATEffiR ! how wide thy glory shines ! J- How high thy wonders rise ! Known througli the earth by thousand signs,- By thousand through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, Their motions speak thy skill ; And, on the wings of every hour, AVe read thy patience still. Ill 3 But, when we view thy strange design p To save rebellious worms, O Where vengeance and compassion join mj) In their divinest forms, — in 4 Here the whole Deity is known ; Nor dares a creature guess, — < "Which of the glories brightest shone, > The justice, or tlie grace. f 5 Now the full glories of the Lamb Adorn the heavenly plains ; Bright seraphs learn Immanuel's name. And try their choicest strains. mp 6 Oh ! may I bear some humble part, < In that immortal song ; f "V\''onder and joj^ shall tune my heart. And love command my tongue. 50 HYMN 60, S. M. TVie Ood of .Mercy and Justitc. 1 T^HE Lord on high proclaims J- His Godhead from his throne ;- GOD. 283 { " Mercy and justice are the names, ♦ By wliich 1 will be known. i p 2 " Ye (lying souls, that sit i In darkness and distress ! } Look from the borders of the pit, I < To my recovering grace." j m 3 Sinners shall hear the sound ; i Their thankful tongues shall own, — | Our righteousness and strength are found | In thee, the Lord, alone. | 4 In thee shall Israel trust, | > And see their guilt forgiven ; ♦ — God will pronounce the sinners just, I mf And take the saints to heaven. \ pr ^ HYMN 51, C. M. j kJ X .'Umighly Power and Majesty of Ood. i f" 1 THE Lord, our God, is full of might, | m J- The winds obey his will ; \ < " He speaks. — and, in his heavenly height, | / The rolling sun stands still. t 2 Rebel, ye waves ! and o'er the land * With threatening aspect roar ; { The Lord uplifts his awful hand, J And chains you to the shore. | /'' 3 Howl, winds of night ! youi* force combine ; * Without his high behest, \ Ye shall not, in the mountain pine, t Disturb the sparrow's nest. \ 4 His voice sublime is heard afar, t > In distant peals it dies ; » f" He yokes the whirlwind to his car, j And sweeps the howling skies. ? p 5 Ye nations ! bend — in reverence bend * Ye monarchs ! wait his nod, < And bid the choral song ascend / To celebrate your God. 52 H HYMN 52, C. M. Ood^ holy^ just, and so-ycretgn. OW should the sons of Adam's race Be pure before their God ? I 284 HYMN LIII. J If he contend in righteousness, } mp "We fall heneath his rod. J mf 2 Strong is his arm, his heart is wise ; i* What vain presumers dare. Against their Maker's hand to rise, J Or tempt th' unequal war ? i f 8 Mountains, by his almighty wrath, \ From their old seats are torn ; I He shakes the earth, from south to north, J > And all her pillars mourn. \ in 4 He bids the sun forbear to rise — J Th' obedient sun forbears ; J mp His hand with sackcloth spreads the skies, ' > And seals up all the stars. { < 5 He walks upon the stormy sea, J f Flies on the stormy wind : \ m There 's none can trace his wondrous way, * Or his dark footsteps find. \ \ /r Q HYMN 63, C, M. J C/O The divint Purpose and Providence. I^OD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform ; < He plants his footsteps in the sea, f And rides upon the storm. 7))f 2 Deep, in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. < 3 Ye fearful saints ! fresh courage take ; 7)1 The clouds ye so much dread 7??/ Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. m 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence. He hides a smiling face. o His purposes will ripen fast. Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, dol But sweet will be the flower. 'G' GOD^ 285 m 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, j And scan iiis work in vain ; { God is his own interpreter, | And lie will make it plain, \ jTA HYMN 54, C. M. | *J^ Love of Ood. t mf 1 riOME, ye that know and fear the Lord 1 \ V^ And raise your soul abo\' e ; \ Let every heart and voice accord, } To sing tliat — God is love. \ m 2 This precious truth his word declares, { And all his mercies prove ; | "While Christ, tli' atoning Lamb, appears, J To show that — God is love. j 3 Behold his loving-kindness waits, J For those who from him rove, J And calls of mercy reach their hearts, | To teach them — God is love. | < 4 The work begun is carried on, % inf By power irom heaven above ; # And every step, from first to last, i Proclaims that — God is love. | m 5 Oh ! may we all, while here below, j This best of blessings prove ; * < Till warmer hearts, in brighter wor.ds, j f" Shall shout that — God is love. \ 55 HYMN 55, C. M. Ths Sovereignty of God. 1 THY way, O God ! is in the sea ; -L Thj- paths I cannot trace. Nor com})reliend the mystery Of thine unbounded grace. 2 Here, the dark veils of flesh and sense My captive soul surround ; Mysterious deeps of providence My inward thoughts confound. 3 As, through a glass, I dimly see The wonders of thy lo'^e, H)w little do I know of thee, Or of the joys above ) f I 286 HYMNS LVI, LVII. 5 ^ i m 4 Though but in part I know thy vrill, I bless thee I'or tlie sight ; Wlien Avill thy love tlie whole reveal, mf In glory's clearer light? 5 In rapture shall I then survey Thy providence and grace ; < And spend an everlasting day /" In wonder, love, aud praise. HYMN 58, 7s. Universal Praise to Ooi. 56 /" 1 C ONGS of praise the angels sang, ^ Heaven with hallelujahs rang. When Jehovah's work begun, — When he spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn. When the Prince of peace was born ; Songs of praise arose, when he Captive led captivity. \ 3 Heaven and earth must pass away, — I Songs of praise shall crown that day : { God will make new heavens and earth, — ' Songs of praise shall hail their birth. { > 4 And shall man alone be dumb, J — Till that glorious morning come? { < No ! — the church delights to raise J f" Psalms, and hymns, aud songs of praise. { 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, I Still in songs of praise rejoice, I Learning here, by faith and love, } Songs of praise to sing above. { 6 Borne upon their latest breath, * Songs of praise shall conquer death ; I < Then, amid eternal joy, { ff Songs of praise their powers employ. 57 HYMN 57, C. M. M faithful Ood. mf 1 "DEGIN, my tongue ! some heavenly theme, -L' And speak some boundless thing, — Tlie mighty works, or mightier name Of our eternal King. GOD. 287 ' I 2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness, J And sound his power abroad; J < Sing the sweet promise of his grace, j mf And the performing God. J 3 Proclaim — " Salvation from the Lord, J "p For wretched, dying men;" j w, His hand has writ the sacred word, { With an immortal pen. , \ mf 4 Engraved as in eternal brass, { The mighty promise shines, \ Nor can the powers of darkness raze ' Those everlasting lines. J 5 His word of grace is sure and strong, ; As that which built the skies: J The voice that rolls the stars along * Speaks all the promises. \ 6 Oh ! might I hear thy heavenly tongue ' p But whisper, — "Thou art mine;" { < Those gentle words should raise my song, ', mf To notes almost divine. { prQ HYMN 58, 7s. | OkJ Thanksgiving. ', f" 1 C WELL the antliem, raise the song ; | O Praises to our God belong : { Saints and angels ! join to sing | Praises to the heavenly King. { m 2 Blessings from his liberal hand | Flow around this happy land : | Guarded by Iiis watchful eye, i Peace and freedom we enjoy. | 3 Here, beneath a virtuous sway, | May we cheerfully obey, ', Never feel oppression's rod, | Ever own and Avorship God. I < 4 Hark ! the voice of nature sings $ f" Praises to the King of kings: | Let us join the choral song, | And tlie grateful notes prolong. ♦ HYlilN 59, C. M. ♦ Endless Praise. { 59 7nf 1 yES— I will bless thee, O my God ! VI J- Throuiih all mv mortal davs. ^ . 288 IIYJIXS LX, LXI. And to eternity prolong mf Thy vast, tliy boundless praise. 2 Nor shall my tongue alone proclaim The honors of my CTf)d ; < My life, with all its active powers, f Shall spread tiiy praise abroad. 8 Not death itself sliall stop my song, f Though death will close my eyes ; mf My thouglits shall then to nobler heights < And sweeter raptures rise. /" 4 There shall my lips, in endless praise, Tlieir grateful tribute pay : The theme demands an angel's tongue, And an eternal day. 60 HYIEN 60, L. M. Ooi acknowledged in national Blessings, m 1 p RE AT God of nations ! now to thee vJ Our hymn of gratitude we raise ; > "Witli humble heart, and beading knee, < "We ofter thee our song of praise. m 2 Thy name we bless, Almighty God ! For all the kindness thou hast shown. To this fair land the pilgrims trod, — This land we fondly call our own. / G Here, Freedom spreads her banner wide, p And casts her soft and hallowed ray ; — 7n Here, tliou our fathers' steps didst guide In safety, through their dangerous way. ,/ 4 "We praise thee, that the gospel's light, Through all our land, its radiance sheds ; > Dispels the shades of error's night, m And heavenly blessings round us spreads. 6 Great God ! jjreserve us in thy fear ; In dangers still our guardian be ; Oh ! spread tliy truth's bright precepts here,' < Lot all the people worship thee. HYMN 61, L. P. M. J\ratii>nnl Praise and Prayer. 61 / 1 "ITTITII grateful liearts, Avith joyful tongues, ' ' To God we raise united songs ; His power and mercy we proclaim : CHRIST. 289 Through every age, Oh ! may we own, Jehovah here has fixed his throne, — And triumph in his mighty name. 2 liOng as the moon her course shall run, \ Or men behold the circling sun, i Lord! in our land, support thy reign; ♦ Crown her just counsels with success, l With truth and peace her borders bless, j And all thy sacred rights maintain. i CHRIST. 62 HYMN 62, C. M. Chrtst'^s JVativity. mf 1 "ITORTALS ! awake ; with angels join, m -^'1- And chant the solemn lay ; f Joy, love, and gratitude, combine To hail th' auspicious day. 2 In heaven the rapturous song began, » And sweet seraphic fire Through all the shining legions ran, And strung and tuned the lyre. 3 Swift, through the vast expanse, it flew, And loud the echo rolled ; The theme, the song, the joy was new, 'T was more than heaven could hold. 4 Down through the portals of the sky Th' impetuous torrent ran ; And angels flew, with eager joy. To bear the news to man. 5 Hark ! the cherubic armies shout, And glory leads the song ; Good-will and peace are heard throughout Th' harmonious heavenlj' throng. 6 With jov the chorus we repeat — f " Glory to God on high !" X Good-will and peace are now complete ; to/ Jesus is born to die. 290 HY:NrN'S lxiii, lxiv. i HTMN 63, 8s and la. Clirist, the Saviour, born. 63 I ''^f ^ TT AIL, tliou long expected Jesus 1 ; -I-*- Born to set tliy people free ; i I 64 HYMN 64, C. M. Tke Redeemer's Message. L.„„. * From our sins and fears release us, ? } < Let us find our rest in thee. ; mf 2 Israel's strength and consolation, ♦ j Hope of all the saints, thou art; * ♦ Long-desired of every nation, | i Joy of every waiting heart. J \ 3 Born, thy people to deliver, — | !< Born a child, yet God our King, — } y Born to reign in us for ever, — | 1 Now thy gracious kingdom bring. ; i mf 4 By thine own eternal Spirit, j I Rule in all our hearts alone ; { I By thine all-sufficient merit, | I / ' Raise us to thy glorious throne. *, i f" 1 TTARK the glad sound ! the Saviour comes, — { i li The Saviour, promised long; J ] Let every heart prepare a throne, : I And every voice a song. * J 2 On him the Spirit, largely poured, J J Exerts his sacred fire ; | i "Wisdom, and might, and zeal, and love, { I His holy breast inspire. * I 3 He comes, — Ae prisoners to release, i i In Satan's bondage held ; j i The gates of brass before him burst, J I The iron fetters yield. i \ p 4 He comes, — the broken heart to bind, j i The bleeding soul to cure ; i I m And, with the treasures of his grace, j # > T' enrich the humble poor. | I ^ 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace 1 i \ Thy welcome sliall proclaim; | And heaven's eternal arches ring 1 With thy beloved name. * CHRIST. 291 HYMN 65, S. M. The JValioitij of Christ. 65 mf 1 T)EnOLD the grace appear — ■ \ -L' The blessing promised long! « Angels announce the Saviour near, j f In their triumphant song : — | w 2 " Glory to God on high, J And heavenly peace on earth ; { Good-will to men — to angels joy, J At the Redeemer's birth." \ m 3 In worship so divine I Let saints employ their tongues ; S < "With the celestial hosts Ave join, } / And loud repeat their songs : — 4 " Glory to God on high, And heavenly peace on earth ; Good-will to men — to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth." n n HYMN 66, 7s. U U Songs uf the Angels, f" 1 TTARK ! the herald-angels sing, — AJ- " Glory to the new-born King ; p Peace on earth, and mercy mild, — God and sinners reconciled." f" 2 Joyful, all ye nations ! rise, Join the triumph of the skies ; "With til' angelic host, proclaim,- • " Christ is born in BetlJehem." p 3 Mild he lays his glory by. Born that man no more may die ; — Born to raise the sons of earth ; Born to give them second birth. /" 4 Hail ! tlie heaven-born Prince of peace I Hail! the Sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings. 5 Let us then with angels sing, — " Glory to the new-born King ; p Peace on earth, and mercy mild, — God and sinners reconciled." t 292 HYMNS LXVII, Lxvm. 67 HYMN 67, H. M. Joy at Immanuci's Birth, I mf 1 TTARK! hark !— the notes of joy I -EL Roll o'er the heavenly pla'ns^ I And seraphs find employ •{ For their sublimest strauw ; J Some new delight in heaven is known ; } f Loud sound the harps around the throne. I mp" 2 Hark ! hark ! — ^the sounds draw nigh, { mf The joyful hosts descend ; ♦ m Jesus forsakes the sky, j To earth his footsteps bend ; ♦ He comes to bless our fallen race ; J < He comes with messages of grace. \ mf 3 Bear — ^bear the tidings round ; I Let every mortal know I "What love in God is found, I p What pity he can show ; { /" Ye winds that blow ! ye waves that roll I Bear the glad news from pole to pole. \ 4 Strike — strike the harps again, I To great Immanuel's name ; I Arise, ye sons of men ! i And all his grace proclaim ; ♦ ff" Angels and men ! wake every string, 1 'T is God the Saviour's praise we sing. { ■ n Q HYMN 68, 83 and 78. D O The Songs of Angels. mp" 1 TTARK! what mean those holy voices, -Tl Sweetly sounding through the skies ? y'" Lo! th' angelic host rejoices — Heavenly hallelujahs rise. mf 2 Listen to the wondrous story. Which they chant in hymns of joy; — jf " Glory in the highest, glory — ! Glory be to God most high ! p 8 " Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, < Reaching far as man is found ; I > Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven ; — I / Loud our golden harps shall sound. CHRIST. 293 i . , ^ —^ * " 4: " Christ is born, the great Anointed ; j Heaven and earth ! his praises sing: | Ohl receive whom God appointed, J For your prophet, priest, and king. j * 5 " Hasten, mortals ! to adore him ; i Learn his name, and taste his joy ; j Till in lieaven, ye sing before him, — | ff Glory be to God most high 1" n Q HYMN 69, H. M. U y The Birth of Christ. m " 1 TJARK ! Avhat celestial notes, aI AVhat melody we hear ! dol Soft on the morn it floats, < And fills the ravished ear : in/ The tuneful sheU, The golden lyre, And vocal choir The concert swell. 2 Th' angelic hosts descend, With harmony divine ; > See how from heaven they bend, < And in full chorus join! mf " Fear not," say they, /" " Great joy we bring ; — Jesus, your King, Is born to-day. m" 3 " He comes, from error's night, Your wandering feet to save ; mf To realms of bliss and light, > He lifts you from the grave : mf This glorious morn. Let all attend ; Your matchless friend. Your Saviour's born, /" 4 " Glory to God on high ! Ye mortals ! spread the sound, And let your raptures fly, To earth's remotest bound : mp For peace on earth, From God in heaven, To man is given, At Jesus' bhth." 1 25* { 294 HYMNS LXX, LXXI. j 70 HYIO 70, 8s and 7b. The Incarnation. J /" 1 CIIEPHERDS! hail the wondrous stranger ; \ ^ Now to Bethle'm speed your way ; \ p" Lo ! in yonder humble manger, { <" Christ, the Lord, is born to-day: J mf 2 Christ, by prophets long-predicted, \ Joy of Israel's chosen race ; * > Light to Gentiles long-afflicted, { p Lost in error's darkest maze. \ f" 3 Bright the star of your salvation, i Pointing to his rude abode ! i Rapturous news for every nation : < Mortals ! now behold your God 1 mf 4 Glad, we trace th' amazing story, Angels leave their bliss to tell ; < Theme sublime, replete with glory — < Sinners saved from death and hell. \ | mp 5 Love eternal moved the Saviour, Thus to lay his radiance by ; mf Blessings on the Lamb for ever — ff Glory be to God on high ! HYMN 71, 78. The Star in the East. 71 mf 1 0 ONS of men ! behold from far, O Hail the long-expected star ; — Jacob's star, that gilds the night. Guides bewildered nature right. 2 Never fear, that hence should flow Wars or pestilence below : > Wars it bids, and tumults, cease, mp Ushering in the Prince of peace. 3 Mild it shines on all beneath, Piercing through the shades of death,- > Scattering error's wide-spread night, \ < Kindling darkness into light. I mf 4 Nations all, far off and near ! J Haste to see your God appear ; i Haste, for him your hearts prepare, I Meet him manifested there .f CHRIST. 295 72 HYMN 72, C. M. Joy of Angels at the Saviour''s Birth. w! 1 TITHILE shepherds watched their flocks by TT night, All seated on the ground, < The angel of the Lord came down, / And glory shone around. >'' 2 " Fear not," said he, — for mighty dread m-p Had seized their troubled mind, — / " Glad tidings of great joy I bring, To you and all mankind. 3 " To you, in David's town, this day, Is born of David's line, The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord, And this shall be the sign ; — mp 4 " The heavenly babe you there shall find, To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, J) And in a manger laid." < 5 Thus spake the seraph — and forthwith f Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: — 6 " All glory be to God on high, > And to the earth be peace ; inf Good-will henceforth from heaven to men / Begin, and never cease !" T.J HYMN 73, 8s, 7s and 4. O Qooi Tidings of great Joy. f 1 A NGELS ! from the realms of glory, -ti Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye, who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's bu-tli : Come and worship — "Worship Christ, the new-born King. mf 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, "Watching o'er your flocks by night I God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light : Come and worship— "Worship Christ, the new-born King. i 296 HYMN LXXIV. D ingl — 3 Sages ! leave your contemplations — mf Brighter visions beam afar ; Seek the great desire of nations ; Ye have seen his natal star : Come and worship — f Worship Christ, the new-born King. > 4 Saints, before tlie altar bending, mp Watching long in hope and fear! mf Suddenly the Lord, descending, In his temple shall appear : Come and worship — f Worship Christ, the new-born King. J) 5 Sinners, wrung with ti'ue repentance, Doomed for guilt to endless pains ! — Justice now revokes the sentence, < Mercy calls you — break your chains : Come and worship — f Worship Christ, the new-born King. ri A HYMN 74, lis and 10a. I 41f Star of the East. m 1 "DRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morn- \\ Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid ; Star of the East! — the horizon adorning — \ > Guide where the infant Redeemer is laid. i p 2 Cold on his cradle, the dew-drops are shining ; | { Low lies his head, with the beasts of the stall ; J ' > Angels adore him, in slumber reclining — i J mf Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. i I dol 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, i * Odors of Edom, and offerings divine ? — } \ Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, \ I Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the ULie ? \ i mp 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, i i "Vainly with gold, would his fiivor secure ; i > Richer, by far, is the heart's adoration, — \ p Dearer to God, are the prayers of the poor. J — 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning I I > Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid ; I — Star of the east ! — the horizon adorning — Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. CHRIST. 297 ry f- HYMN 75, C. M. / k) The Incarnation. mf" 1 A WAKE — awake the sacred song -^ To our incarnate Lord ! Let every heart, and every tongue, Adore th' eternal Word. len 2 That awful Word, that sovereign Power, By whom the worlds were made, — / Oh ! happy morn — illustrious hour ! — Was once in flesh ari'ayed. mf 3 Then shone almighty power and love, In all their glorious forms, When Jesus left his throne above, p To dwell with sinful worms. 4 To dwell with misery here below. The Saviour left the skies, pp And sunk to wretchedness and woe, < That worthless man might rise. f 5 Adoring angels tuned their songs, To hail the joyful day ; With rapture, then, let human tongues Their grateful homage pay. rfp HYMN 76, CM. I 0 The Song of Angels. m 1 A NGELS rejoiced and sweetly sung -ii At our Redeemer's birth : f Mortals ! awake ; let every tongue Proclaim his matchless worth. 2 Glory to God who dwells on high, And sent his only Son > To take a servant's form, and die, p For evils we had done ! > 3 Good- will to men :— ye fallen race! f" Arise, and shout for joy ; He comes with rich, abounding grace > To save, and not destroy. — 4 Lord! send the gracious tidings forth, And fiU the world with light, ; That Jew and Gentile, through the earth. May know thy saving might. j 298 HYMNS LXXVII, LXXVIII. I i p 5 Ye poor ! who tremble at the word, { Distressed, and helpless too, — J < Oil ! come and welcome to the Lord, { m For he was born for you. I riri HYMN 77, L. M. ♦ II The Star of Bethlehem, \ f 1 "WTHElSr, marshaled on the nightly plain, { ' ' The glittering host bestud the sky, I in One star alone, of all the train, ♦ > Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. I <" 2 Hark! hark! — to God the chorus breaks, ', From every host, from every gem ; I < But one alone the Saviour speaks, — { mf It is the Star of Bethlehem. I 3 Once on the raging seas I rode, { O The storm was loud, the night was dark, — I < The ocean yawned — and rudely blowed { > The wind that tossed my foundering bark, ♦ p" 4 Deep horror then my vitals froze, { Death-struck, I ceased the tide to stem ; — \ < When suddenly a star arose, — i mf It was the Star of Bethlehem. ♦ 5 It was my guide, my light, my all ; { > It bade my dark forebodings cease ; { — And, through the storm, and danger's thrall, { > It led me to the port of peace. I — G Now safely moored — ray perils o'er, { mf I '11 sing, first in night's diadem, i < For ever and for evermore, I /" The Star—the Star of Bethlehem 1 I ryo HYMN 78, C. M. J I O Christ^s Commission. I mf 1 pO^IE, happy souls ! approach your God, J vJ With new melodious songs ; 4 Come, render to almighty grace i The tribute of your tongues. 1 2 So strange, so boundless was tlie love, ♦ p That pitied dying men, ' i — The Father sent his equal Son, ♦ To give them life again. OHKIST. 299 ^ mp 3 Thy hands, dear Jesus ! were not armed With a revenging rod ; — No hard commission to perform f The vengeance of a God. p 4 But all was mercy, all was mild, And wrath forsook the throne, m}} When Christ, on the kind errand, came, — And brought salvation down. mp 5 Here, sinners ! you may heal your wounds, And wipe your sorrows dry ; mf Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, > And you shall never die. p 6 See, dearest Lord ! our willing souls — Accept thine offered grace ; f We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. fyq HYTttN79, C. M. f t7 ChrisCs Compassion, to the Weak. mf 1 TyiTH joy Ave meditate the grace '* Of our Iligh-Priest above ; mp His heart is made of tenderness, p His bowels melt with love. 2 Touched with a sympathj' within, mp He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations mean, For he has felt the same. — 3 But spotless, innocent, and pure, The great Redeemer stood ; mf While Satan's fiery darts he bore, And did resist to blood. > 4 He, in the days of feeble flesh, p Poured out his cries and tears ; — And, in his measure, feels afresh What every member bears. 5 Then let our humble faith address < His mercy and his power ; mf We shall obtain delivering grace, > In the distressing hour. 80 HYMN 80, C. M. Ood glorified in the Oospel. 1 'PHE Lord, descending from above, -1- Invites his children near ; --4 r 300 HYMNS LXXXI, LXXXII. f While power, and truth, and bonndless love, Display their glories here. mf 2 Here, in thy gospel's wondrous frame, Fresh wisdom we pursue ; A thousand angels learn thy name, Beyond whate'er they knew. m 3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines, — ■ j Thy wonders here we trace ; : ' "Wisdom through all the mystery shines, — And shines in Jesus' face. 4 The law its best obedience owes To our incarnate God ; And thy revenging justice shows Its honors in his blood. 6 But still the lustre of thy grace Our warmer thoughts employs, < Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays, vif And more exalts our joys. I 81 TSJWA 81, L. M. Peaet and Hope through CArisf's Intercession, f" 1 TTE lives — the great Redeemer lives ! J-A What joy the blest assurance gives I — And now, before his Father God, Pleads the full merits of his blood. 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears. And justice, armed with frowns, apper.rs ; But, in the Saviour's lovely face, f> Sweet mercy smiles — and all is peace. mf 3 In every dark, distressful hour, < When sin and Satan join their power, > Let this dear hope repel the dart — f That Jesus bears us on his heart. — 4 Great Advocate, almighty Friend ! On thee our humble hopes depend : < Our cause can never, never fail, mf For Jesus pleads, and must prevail. Q Q HYMN 82, C. M. O/^ Praise to the Saviour. f 1 AH ! for a thousand tongueo to sing V My dear Redeemer's praise ! ••» CHRIST. 301 The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace ! mf 2 My gracious Master and my God ! Assist me to proclaim, To spread, through all the earth abroad, The honors of thy name. dal 3 Jesus — the name that calms my fears, That bids my sorrows cease ; < 'T is music to my ravished ears ; > 'T is life, and health, and peace. mf 4 He breaks the power of reigning sin, He sets the pris'ner free ; — His blood can make the foulest clean ; His blood availed for me. 5 Let us obey, we then shall know, Shall feel our sins forgiven ; Anticipate our heaven below, d/)l And own, that love is heaven. HYMN 83, L. M. Hosannas to Christ, 83 mf 1 IITHAT are those soul-reviving strains, ' ' That echo thus from Salem's plains \ < What anthems loud, and louder still, mf Sweetly resound from Zion's hiU ? 2 Lo ! 't is an infant chorus sings f Hosanna to the King of kings : — The Saviour comes, and babes proclaim mf Salvation, sent in Jesus' name. < 3 Nor these alone their voice shall raise, mf For we will join this song of praise : < Still Israel's children forward press, f To hail the Lord their righteoi:sness. 4 Proclaim hosannas loud and clear ; See David's Son and Lord appear ! Glory and praise on earth be given, — ff' Hosanna in the highest heaven. o J HYMN 84, C. M. Ot^ Jesus, my Trust. dol 1 TESTIS ! I love thy charming name, *J 'T is music to mine ear ; J 302 HYMN LXXXV. < Fain would I sound it out so loud, ' f That earth and heaven should hear. mf" 2 Yes, — thou art precious to my soul, \ My joy, my hope, my trust ; J Jewels, to thee, are gaudy toys, ♦ And gold is sordid dust. \ m 3 All my capacious powers can wish I In thee most richly meet ; I dol Not to mine eyes is light so dear, i > Nor friendship half so sweet. dol 4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, And sheds its fragrance there ; — The healing balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care. / 5 I '11 speak the honors of thy name, > With my last lab'ring breath ; < Then, speechless, clasp thee in mine arms,- — The antidote of death. HYMN 85, C. BL Ood reconciled in Christ 85 mp 1 TVEAREST of all the names above, -L' My Jesus and my God ! — Who can resist thy heavenly love, > Or trifle with thy blood ? — 2 'T is by the merits of thy death, The Father smiles again ; 'T is by thine interceding breath. The Spirit dwells with men. 8 Till God in human flesh I see. My thoughts no comfort find ; The holy, just, and sacred Three Are terrors to my mind. mf 4 But, if Iramanuel's face appear, My hope, my joy begins; His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes ray 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. -ii; 86 CHRIST. 303 HYMN 86, C. P. M. The Excellency of Christ. 1 AH ! could I speak the matchless worth, — w Oh ! could 1 sound the glories forth, Which ill my Saviour shine ; I 'd soar and touch the heavenly strings. And vie with Gabriel, while he sings. In notes almost divine. 2 I 'd sing the characters he bears, And all the forms of love he wears, Exalted on his throne ; In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would, to everlasting days, Make all his glories known. 3 Soon the delightful day will come, AVhen my dear Lord will bring me home, And I shall see his face ; Then, with my Saviour, brother, friend, A blest eternity I '11 spend — Triumphant in his grace. HYMN 87, C. M. C/trist, the living Fountain, mp 1 THERE is a fountain fdled with blood, J- Drawn from Immanuers 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. Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb ! thy precious blood — Shall never lose its power, < Till all the ransomed church of God > Be saved, to sin no more. mp 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 '11 sing thy power to save, p When this poor lisping, stammering tongue pp Lies silent in the grave. 87 304 HYMNS LXXXVIII— XC. r^Q HYMN 88, C. M. OO Sun. of Righteousness, f 1 T)ISE, glorious Sun! supremely bright, JA) Diffuse thy rays abroad ; > Scatter the shades of gloomy night, < And show the heavenly road. 2 With healing in thy wings, arise On this dark soul of mine ; f Oh ! pour thy glories from the skies, And give me life divine. mp 3 Though thorns and briers, pits and snares, Beset the path I go, < One ray of thine dispels my fears, — And guides me safely through. o q HYHN 89, S. M. O t/ Christ, suffering for our Sins. mp 1 T IKE sheep we went astray, ■L/ And broke the fold of God,— Each wandering in a different way, But all the downward road. 2 How dreadful was the hour. When God our wanderings laid, < And did at once his vengeance pour, — Upon the Shepherd's head ! mf 3 How glorious was the grace, — When Christ sustained the stroke ! mp His life and blood the Shepherd pays, A ransom for the flock. I — 4 But God shall raise his head, I O'er all the sons of men, j And make him see a numerous seed, I To recompense his pain. \ mf 5 " I '11 give him," saith the Lord, I " A portion with the strong ; I He shall possess a large reward, And hold his honors long." Q/^ HYMN90, L. M, tJ\J The Teaching of Jesus. dol 1 TTOW sweetly flowed the gospel's sound •D- From lips of gentleness and grace, ♦- CHRIST. 305 i < "While listening thousands gathered round, I mf And joy and reverence tilled the place! \ 2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke, j I To heaven he led his foU'wers' v^ay ; } I > Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke, \ } f Unveiling an immortal day. J I mp 3 Come, wanderers ! to my Father's home, J J Come, all ye weary ones ! and rest : — *, I — Yes, sacred Teacher! we will come, \ < Obey, and be for ever blest. t p 4 Decay, then, tenements of dust ! > Pillars of earthly pride ! decay, < A nobler mansion waits the just, f And Jesus has prepared the way. 91 HYMN 91, S. M. Preserving Or ace. m 1 TO God, the only-wise. J- Our Saviour and our King, Let all the saints, below the skies, Their humble praises bring. 2 'T is his almighty love, His counsel and his care. Preserves us safe from sin and death. And every hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls, Unblemished and complete, Before the glory of his face. With joys divinely great. 4 Then all the chosen seed Shall meet around the throne ; Shall bless the conduct of his grace, And make his wonders known. 5 To our Redeemer God, Wisdom, with power, belongs; / Immortal crowns of majesty, And everlasting songs. 92 p IT WAS a traitor doomed to die, A Bound to endure eternal pains : 26* HYMN 92, L. M. Love of Christ. 306 HYMNS XCIII, XCIV. "When Jesus saw me from on high, < Was int'Ved by love, and broke my chains. p 2 Did melting pity stoop so low, The Lord of heaven pour out his blood, To save our rebel-race from woe, And be our advocate with God ? < 3 Infinite mercy ! boundless love I f Stand in amaze, ye rolling skies ! — The Son of God, his grace to prove, p> Hangs on a tree, and groans, and diesl 93 1 HYMN 93, S. M. The Light of the World. HOW heavy is the night That hangs upon our eyes, < Till Christ, with his reviving liglt, f Over our souls arise ! p 2 Our guilty spirits dread To meet the wrath of heaven ; f But, in his righteousness arrayed, > We see our sins forgiven. mp J Unholy and impure Are all our thoughts and ways ; — His hands infected nature cure, With sanctifying grace. 4 The powers of hell agree To hold our souls in vain ; mf He sets the sons of bondage free, And breaks the cm-sed chain. mp 5 Lord ! we adore thy ways To bring us near to God ; O Thy sovereign power, thy healing grace, mp And thine atoning blood. Q A HYMN 94, 7s. t/TP San of Righteousness, mf 1 pHRIST, whose glory fills the skies,— \J Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness ! arise, Triumph o'er the shades of night: Day-spring from on high I be near; Day-star I in my heart appear. CHRIST. 307 mp 2 Dark and cl.eerless is tlie morn, If thy light is hid from me ; Joyless is tlie day's return, Till thy mercy's beams I see, — — Till they inward light impart, — P 'ace and gladness to my heart. mp 3 "V isit, then, this soul of mine. Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; mf Fill me. Radiancy divine ! Scatter all my unbelief; < More and more thyself display, / Shining to the perfect day. 95 p HYMN 95, C. M. Praise to the Redeemer. pLUTSTGED in a gulf of dark despair, -T We wretched sinners lay, "Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief; <" He saw, and — Oh ! amazing love! — mf He ran to our relief. / 3 Down from the shining seats above, With joyful haste he fled, mp Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. mf 4 Oh ! for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break ; And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak. /" 5 Angels ! assist our mighty joys ; Strike all your harps of gold ; But, when you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told. Q n HYMN 96, C. M. t7 \J Pearl of great Price, mp 1 VE glittering toys of earth ! adieu ; — J- A nobler choice be mine ; A real prize attracts my view, — A treasure all divine. f 308 HYMNS XOVII, XCVIII. 2 Begone, unworthy of my cares, Ye flattering baits of sense ! Inestimable worth appears, — The pearl of price immense. 3 Should both the Indies, at my call, Their boasted stores resign, "With joy I would renounce them all. For leave to call thee mine. 4 Should earth's vain treasures all depart, Of this dear gift possessed, < I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, inf And be for ever blessed. \ mp 5 Dear Sovereign of my soul's desires 1 \ Thy love is bliss divine ; # Accept the praise that grace inspires, • I Since I can call thee mine. 1 { Qfy HYMN 97, CM. { *J t Oirist, our Support in Death. \ dol 1 TESUS ! the vision of thy face 1 t' Hath overpowering charms : I Scarce sliall I feel death's cold embrace, I While in the Saviour's arms. ♦ 2 And, while ye hear my heart-strings break, { How sweet the minutes roll ! A mortal paleness on my cheek, f And glory in my soul. i 98 HYMN 98, I. M. Christy our Wisdom and our Riffhteousness. BURIED in shadows of the night. We lie, tiU Christ restores the light ; i — Wisdom descends to heal the blind. And chase the darkness of the mind. i p 2 Our guilty souls are drowned in tears, i Till his atoning blood appears ; i mf Then we awake from deep distress, i f And sing the Lord, our righteousness. \ — 3 Jesus beholds where Satan reigns, I Binding l)is slaves in heavy chains; I mf He sets the pris'ners fret, and breaks I The iron bondage from our necks. J CHRIST. 309 p i Poor helpless worms in thee possess mf" Grace, wisdom, power, and righteousness : < Thou art our mighty All ; — and we > Give our whole selves, O Lord! to thee. HYMN 99, S. M. Ml Tltings in Christ. 99 mj) 1 THOU very-present Aid ! J- In suffering and distress, The mind, which still on thee is stayed, Is kept in perfect peace. 2 The soul, hy faith reclined On the Redeemer's breast. Mid raging storms, exults to find An everlasting rest. p 3 Sorrow and fear are gone, Whene'er thy face appears ; It stills the sighing orphan's moan, > And dries the widow's tears. mp 4 It hallows every cross. It sweetly comforts me ; It makes me now forget my loss. And lose myself in thee. m 5 Jesus, to whom I fly, Will all my wishes fill ; What though created streams are dry? I have the fountain still. mp e Stripped of my earthly friends, — I find them, all in one, — < And peace, and joy which never ends, mf And heaven, in Christ, begun. 100 HYMN 100, L. M. TTie Mercy of Ood in Christ. 1 "VrOT to condemn the sons of men, 1^ Did Christ, the Son of God, appear ; No weapons in his hands are seen, No flaming sword, nor thunder there. 2 Such was the pity of our God, lie loved the race of man so well, He sent his Son, to bear our load Of sins, and save our souls from hell. 310 HYMNS CI, ClI. — 3 Sinners ! believe the Saviour's word, Trust in his mighty name and live ; mf A thousand joys his lips afford, \ His hands a thousand blessings give. J \ \ A -iz-v-j HYMNlOl, L. M. \ I -LUX Love of Christ in the Heart. i I mp 1 pOME, dearest Lord! descend and dwell, # t V>' By faith and love, in every breast ; | I — Then shall we know, and taste, and feel, I The joys that cannot be expressed. 4 mf 2 Oome, fill our hearts with inward strength ; t Make our enlarged souls possess, I And learn the height, and breadth, and length I Of thine eternal love and grace. | is Now to the God, whose power can do More than our thoughts and wishes know, y Be everlasting honors done, \ By all the church, through Christ, the Son. 102 HYMN 102, S. M, Vital Union to Cfirist, mp 1 TiEAR Saviour ! we are thine jL' By everlasting bonds ; Our names, our hearts, we would resign ; Our hearts are in thy hands. — 2 To thee we still would cleave, With ever-growing zeal ; If millions tempt us Christ to leave, Oh ! let them ne'er prevail. 3 Thy Spirit shall unite Our souls to thee, our head ; Shall form us to thine image bright, That we thy paths may tread. mp 4 Death may our souls divide From these abodes of clay ; I — But love shall keep us near thy side, I > Through all the gloomy way. i — 5 Since Christ and we are one, » Why should we doubt and fear ? I If he in heaven hath fixed his throne, i He '11 fix his members there. — f CHRIST. Sll \ 103 HYMN 103, C. M. Oocfs L,ove in Christ. m 1 THE Saviour ! — Oh ! what endless charms J- Dwell in the blissful sound ! Its influence every fear disarms, > And spreads sweet peace around. — 2 Here pardon, life, and joys divine, In rich elfusion flow, mp For guilty rebels lost in sin, p And doomed to endless woe. mf 3 Oh ! the rich depths of love divine, Of bliss a boundless store ! aff Dear Saviour I let me call thee mine ; I cannot wish for more. 4 On thee alone my hope relies, Beneath thy cross I fall ; My Lord, my life, my sacrifice. My Saviour, and my all I 1 r\A . HYMN 104, H. M. J. Utp Mission of C/trist. m 1 pQME, every pious heart, yj That loves the Saviour's name I Your noblest powers exert, To celebrate his fame; Tell all above, and all below, The debt of love to Lim you owe. mp 2 He left his starry crown, And laid his robes aside ; > On wings of love, came down, p And wept, and bled, and died : "What he endured, no tongue can tell, To save our souls from death and hell. < 3 From the dark grave he rose, — — The mansion of the dead ; < And thence his mighty foes / In glorious triumph led ; Up through the sky the conqueror rode, And reigns on high, the Saviour God. 4 From thence he '11 quickly come, — His chariot will not stay, — 312 HYMNS CV, CVI. i ! I And bear our spirits home To realms of endless day : dol There shall we see his lovely face, And ever be in his embrace. 105 HYMN 105, C. M. King of Saints, mf 1 pOME, ye that love the Saviour's name, < \J And joy to make it known ! } The sovereign of your hearts proclaim, < — And bow before the throne. if 2 Behold your King, your Saviour, crowned I With glories all-divine ; I And tell the wondering nations round, J How bright these glories shine. 4 } mf 3 Infinite power, and boundless grace, < In him unite their rays ; \ Ye that have e'er beheld his face ! Can ye forbear his praise ? 4 "When, in his earthly courts, we view The beauties of our King, We long to love as angels do. And wish like them to sing. q p 5 And shall we long and wish in vain ? < Lord 1 teach our songs to rise ; f Thy love can animate the strain, And bid it reach the skies. HYMN 106, C. M. A n&w Sons' tu the Lamb. 106 / 1 "DEHOLD the glories of the Lamb, -D Amidst his Father's throne ! Prepare new honors for his name, And songs, before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at his feet, The church adore around, With vials full of odors sweet. And harps of sweeter sound. mf 8 Those are the prayers of all the saints, And these the liyrans they raise : > Jesus is kind to our complaints, — He loves to hear our praise. -«-^ t OHEIST. 313 /" 4 Now to the Lamb, that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid ; Salvation, glory, joy, remain For ever, on thy head. 5 Thou hast redeemed onr souls with blood, Hast set the pris'ners frt.e, Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with thee. -I f\ry HYMN 107, C. M. X\J i Asking the Presence of Chrint. m 1 pOME, thou desire of all thy saints! yj Our humble strains attend, > While, with our praises and complaints, f Low at thy feet we bend. — 2 How should our songs, like those above. With warm devotion rise ! < How should our souls, on Avings of love, mf Mount upward to the skies ! m 3 Come, Lord ! thy love alone ean raise In us the heavenly flame ; < Then shall our lips resouud thy praise, mf Our hearts adore thy name. < 4 Dear Saviour ! let thy glory shine, And till thy dwellings here, mf Till life, and love, and joy divine A heaven on earth appear. / 5 Then shall our hearts enraptured say, — Come, great Redeemer ! come. And bring the bright, the glorious day, That calls thy children home. HYMN 108, L. M. Divinity of Christ proved by his Miracles, ♦•« 108 '"/" 1 BEHOLD ! the blind their sight receive ; JJ Behold! the dead awake and live ; The dumb speak Avonders, and the lame /" Leap hke the hart, and bless his name. — 2 Thus doth th' eternal Spirit own And seal the mission of the Son : The Father vindicates his cause, p While he hangs bleeding on the cross. It" r 314 HYMNS OIX, ex. 8 He dies — the heavens in mourning stood I f He rises and appears a God; Behold the Lord ascending high, — > No more to bleed — no more to die ! i J vif 4 Hence, and for ever, from my heart } I bid my doubts and fears depart ; I — And to those hands my soul resign, I Which bear credentials so divine. I 1 rv Q HYMN 109, L. M. i' \.\J*J Christ, our Righteousness. mf 1 TESUS ! thy robe of righteousness *» tl My beauty is, — my glorious dress : J f Mid flaming worlds, in tliis arrayed, J With joy shall I lift up my head. J < 2 When, from the dust of death, I rise | I mf To claim my mansion in the skies, — E'en then shall this be all my plea, — > " Jesus hath lived and died for me." — 3 This spotless robe the same appears, m'p When ruined nature sinks in years ; < No age can change its glorious hue ; — mf The robe of Christ is ever new. 4 Oh ! let the dead now hear thy voice ; Now bid thy banished ones rejoice ; Their beauty this — their glorious di'ese — f Jesus, the Lord, our righteousness. 110 i. HYMN 110, L. M. The Example of Cfirist. 1 MT dear Redeemer and my Lord ! ITi I read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears, Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mioa 8 Cold mountains, and the midnight air, Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer ; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy vict'ry too. r rt CHRIST. 315 i 4 Be thou my T)attern ; — make me bear { More of thy gracious image here ; I Then God, the judge, shall o^yn ray name, { Among the folFwers of the Lamt. i I 1 1 1 HTMN 111, 6s and 4s. { 111 JVorthy the I.amb. J /" 1 r(LORY to God on high ! i VJ Let heaven and earth reply — i " Praise ye his name!" I His love and grace adore, j mp AVho all our sorrows bore ; ♦ /" And sing for evermore — I "Worthy the Lamb!" { 2 Ye, who surround the throne ! J Cheerfully join in one, I Praising his name : I — Ye, who have felt his blood i Sealing your peace with God ! Soimd his dear name abroad, = i /" " Worthy the Lamb !" 1 3 Join, all ye ransomed race I I Our Lord and God to bless ; I Praise ye his name : I In him we will rejoice, { And make a joyful noise, I ff" Shouting with heart and voice — "Woilhy the Lamb!" — • 4 Soon must we change our place, < Yet will we never cease Jf" Praising his name : . To him our songs we '11 bring, i Hail him our gracious King, | And through aU ages sing — \ ■ "Worthy the Lamb!" j -1 1 Q HYMN 112, C. M. I A X /^ Praise from Saints and Angels. f 1 pOME, let us join our cheerful songs, yj With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand are tlieir tongues, But all their joys are one. >" 2 " Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, /" "To be exalted thus!" j 316 HYMNS OXIII, CXIV. J " Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, > mp " For he was slain for us !" ' — 3 Jesus is worthy to receive { Honor and power divine ; { mf And blessings, more than we can give, \ Be, Lord ! for ever, thine. I / 4 Let all who dwell above the sky, *, And air, and earth, and seas, i Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thine endless praise. ♦ 5 The whole creation join in one, I To bless the sacred name \ Of liim who sits upon the throne, { And to adore the Lamb. 113 HYMN U3, L. M. Blessing and Honor to the Lamb, 4 m 1 TTTHAT equal honors shall we bring I ' ' To thee, 0 Lord, our God, the Lamb! I When all the notes, that angels sing, { Are far inferior to thy name ? I mf 2 Worthy is he who once was slain, — 5 > The Prince of peace, who groaned and died,- t mf Worthy to rise, and live, and reign, I At his almighty Father's side. { / 3 Honor immortal must be paid, { — Instead of scandal and of scorn ; 4 f While glory shines aronnd his head, I And a bright crown without a thorn. { 4 Blessings for ever on the Lamb, J > Who bore the curse for wu-etched men 1 { mf Let angels sound his sacred name, ♦ / And eveiy creature say, — Amen. 114 HYMN 114, C. M. Love to Christ desired. dol 1 THOU lovely source of true delight, -L Whom I unseen adore ! Unveil thy beauties to my sight. That I may love thee more. mf 2 Thy glory o'er creation shines ; i — But, in thy sacred word. CHEIST. 317 i < I read in fairer, brighter lines, | i > My bleeding, dying Lord. < \ p 3 'T is here, "whene'er my comforts droop, j I And sin and sorrow rise, | I < Thy love, with cheering beams of Lope, } J — My fainting heart suppUes. | * 2) i Bnt ah ! too soon the pleasing scene | \ Is clouded o'er with pain ; j * My gloomy fears rise dark between, ♦ J AjQd I again complain. 5 * mp 5 Jesus, my Lord, my life, my light I { i — Oh I come with blissful ray ; * { < Break radiant through the shades of night, J J mf And chase my fears away. 5 I / 6 Then shall my soul with rapture trace i J The wonders of thy love : | ; But the full glories of thy face i \ Are only known above. < I j 1 1 ;- HYMN U5, L. M. < 1 X 1. tJ Christ, our High-Priest and King. \ \ m 1 "VTOW to the Lord, who makes us know # J -L' The wonders of his dying love, | I Be humble honors paid below, * 1 < And strains of nobler praise above. \ \ \ J mp 2 'T was he that cleansed our foulest sins, ♦ J And washed us in his richest blood ; \ I < 'T is he that makes us priests and kings, \ I > And brings us rebels near to God. { » — 3 To Jesus, our atoning priest, | J To Jesus, our superior king, \ I Be everlasting power confessed, { j < And every tongue his glory sing. { /' 4 Behold ! on flying clouds he comes, } And every eye shall see him move : | p Though with our sins we pierced him once, J — Then he displays his pard'ning love. \ mp 5 The unbelieving world shall wail, { mf While we rejoice to see the day : | Come, Lord ! nor let thy promise fail, : Nor let thy chariot long delay. \ ■14- — 27" j 318 HYMNS OXVJ, CXVII. J -I -. r» HYMN 116, 8s and 7s, Peculiar. f X X W Christ, the Lamb, enthroned and worshiped. \ '^" ^ LT ARK! — ten thousmid harps and voices I -»--»- Sound the note of praise above, j Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices; — I Jesus reigns, the God of love : I See ! he sits on yonder throne; I 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 : — "When we think of love like thine, Lord ! we own it love divine. ff" 3 King of glory! reign for ever — Thine an everlasting crown ; 7nf Nothing, from thy love, shall sever i Those Avhom thou hast made thine own; — I Happy objects of tliy grace, i Destined to behold thy face. I /" 4 Saviour! hasten thine appearing; Bring — Oh ! bring the glorious day, "When, the awful summons hearing. Heaven and earth shall pass away ; — Then, with golden harps, we '11 sing, — ff" " Glory, glory to our King." ■t -t rf HYMN 117, Ss and 73. X X / Praise to Ood, the Saviour, mf 1 MIGHTY God! while angels bless thee, mj) -"■" May a mortal lisp thy name ? — Lord of men, as well as angels ! Thou art every creature's theme : Lord of every land and nation ! Ancient of eternal days ! \ mf Sounded through the wide creation, Be thy just and lawful praise. / 2 For the grandeur of thy naturp, — Grand, beyond a seraph's thought; — — For the wonders of creation, "Works with skill and kindoess •\VT?'i^ht ; — For thy providence, that go\ eras Through thine empire's wide domain, > I CHRIST. 319 \ Wings an angel, guides a sparrow ; — > Blessed be thy gentle reign. mf 3 For thy rich, thy free redemption, > Bright, though veiled in darkness long ;- 7np Thought is poor, and poor expression ; < Wlio can sing that wondrous song? jnf Brightness of the Father's glory ! > Shall thy praise unuttered lie ? mf Break, my tongue ! such guilty silence, > Sing the Lord who came to die : — / 4 From the highest throne of glory, > To the cross of deepest woe, mp Came to ransom guilty captives ! — / Flow, my praise ! for ever flow : Re-ascend, immortal Saviour ! X Leave thy footstool, take thy throne ; < Thence return and reign for ever; — / Be the kingdom all thine own ! 118 HYMN U8, S. M. .Moses and Christ. But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race, "Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, Ard dare resist his grace. » 1 THE law by Moses came ; i J- But peace and truth and love j "Were brought by Christ, a nobler name, i Descending from above. \ 2 Amidst the house of God, t Their different works were done ; I Moses a faitliful servant stood, * But Christ a faitliful Son. { 3 Then, to his new commands, ' Be strict obedience paid ; ♦ O'er all his Father's house he stands, i The sovereign and the head. j * 4 The man, who durst despise i The law that Moses brought, — * Behold ! how terribly he dies i For his presumptuous fault. | U»»»^ »»^ ^%i^%-%.^^i%^ ^ ^ % X { 320 H"iMNS CXIX, cxx. i 1 ^ q HYMN U9, C. M. * X 1. *J Various Success of the Oospel. * ??i 1 /CHRIST and his cross is all our theme; i yj The mysteries that we speak i Are scandal in the Jews' esteem, \ And folly to the Greek, I 2 But souls, enlightened from above, I With joy receive the word ; J They see what wisdom, power, and love, * Shine in their dying Lord. { 3 The vital savor of his name { Restores their fainting breath ; * But unbelief perverts the same i p To guilt, despair, and death. i — 4 Till God diffuse his graces down, ^ I Like showers of heavenly rain, I In vain Apollos sows the ground, I And Paul may plant in vain. 1 Qi-k HYMN 120, 8s and 7s. 1 /^Xj The Light of the World. rap 1 T IGHT of those whose dreary dwelling -L' Borders on the shades of death ! — Come, and, by thy love revealing. Dissipate the clouds beneath : The new heaven and earth's Creator, < In our deepest darkness rise, — mf Scattering all the night of nature, Pouring eye-sight on our eyes. m 2 Still Ave wait for thine appearing ; mf Life and joy thy beams impart, < Chasing aU our fears, and cheering > Every poor benighted heart : — Come, and manifest thy favor > To the ransomed, helpless race ; < Come, thou glorious God and Saviour I w/ Come, and bring the gospel grace. \ mp 3 Save us, in thy great compassion, I O tliou mild, pacific Prince ! i < Give the knowledge of salvation, I > Give the pardon of our sins ; i — By thine all-sufficient merit, * mp Every burdened soul release ; CHRIST. 321 Every weaiy, wardering spirit, > Guide into thy perfect peace. 1 Q I HYMN 121, H. M. X /C- L CUrist, our King. f" 1 pEJOICE! tlic Lord is King !— J-^ Your God and King adore ; Mortals ! give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore : Lift up the heart, — lift up the voice, — ff" Rejoice aloud, ye saints! rejoice. f 2 His kingdom cannot fail ; He rules o'er earth and heaven ; The kej's of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up the heart, — lift up the voice, — ff" Rejoice aloud, ye saints ! rejoice, mf 3 He all his foes shall quell, — Shall all our sins destroy, < And every bosom swell f "With pure seraphic joy : Lift up the heart, — lift up the voice, — ff" Rejoice aloud, ye saints! rejoice. «i/ 4 Rejoice in glorious hope; Jesus, the judge, shall come, And take his servants up ; To their eternal home : < We soon shall hear th' archangel's voice, ff The trump of God shall sound, — Rejoice. 1 Q9 HYMN 122, L. M. X. /^/^ .God, the Son, equal with the Father. m 1 "D RIGHT King of glory, dreadful God! mp -D Our spirits bow before thy seat ; To thee we lift an humble thought, And worship at tbine awful feet. y 2 A thousand seraphs, strong and bright, Stand round the glorious Deity ; — But who, among the sons of light, Pretends comparison with thee ? 3 Yet one there is, of human frame, — Jesus, arrayed in flesh and blood, — ^ 322 HYMNS CXXIII, cxxiv. i I Thinks it no robbery to claim i I A full equality with God. | { mf 4 Their glory shines with equal beams, 1 \ Tlieir essence is for ever one, } ' \ Though they are known by ditferent names, j The Father God, and God the Son. | / 5 Then let the name of Christ, our king, | With equal honors be adored ; { His praise let every angel sing, \ . And all the nations own him — Lord. i ^ QO HYMN 123, 12s. | X /^O The Voice of free Orace. i I Mi/' 1 'PHE voice of free grace cries — " Escape to the { \ J- mountain!" J I For Adam's lost race, Christ hath opened a fountain ; J i For sin and uncleanness, and every transgression, | I His blood flows most freely, in streams of salvation, i J onoEXJS. ' I ff Hallelujah to the Lamb ! he hath purchased our { i pardon, * I "We '11 praise him again, when we pass over Jordan, j I mp 2 Ye souls that are wounded ! Oh ! flee to the ; J Saviour ; i I He calls you in mercy, — 't is infinite favor ; j I < Y^our sins are increasing, — escape to the moun- } I tain, — [tain. | { — His blood can remove them, it flows from the foun- J i * } y 3 O Jesus! ride onward, triumpliantly glorious, } J O'er sin, death and hell, thou art more than victo- \ \ rious ; { \ Thy name is the theme of the great congregation, | { _/f While angels and saints raise the shout x)f salvation. \ I f 4 With joy shall we stand, when escaped to the shore ; | I With harps in our hands, we '11 praise him the more ; | I We '11 range the sweet plains on the bank of the river, | » ff And sing of salvation for ever and ever I ♦ HYMN 124, C. M. Christ prrcious. I 124 i dol 1 XJOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds } -lA In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. CHRIST. 323 i HYMN 126, L. M. Communion with Christ. 126 dol 1 AH ! that I conld for ever dwell, ^y Delighted, at the Saviour's feet, Behold the form I love so well, And all his tender words re|jeat :■ 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, » And calms the troubled breast ; i 'T is manna to the hungry soul, » > And, to the weary, rest. } m 3 Jesus ! — my shepherd, husband, friend, 5 My prophet, priest, and king, { My Lord, my life, my way, my end, — i Accept the praise I bring. i mp 4 Weak is the effort of my heart, « And cold my warmest thought ; J < But, when I see thee as thou art, * mf I '11 praise thee as I ought. J * 5 Till then, I would thy love proclaim, « "With every fleeting breath ; | And may the music of thy name « Refresh my soul in death. j I Q A HYMN 125. I. M. J V/^tJ Life in Christ. } mp 1 "llTHEiSJ' sins and fears prevailing rise, { ' » And fainting hope almost expires, * Jesus ! to tliee I lift mine eyes, — J To thee I breathe my soul's desires. | t — 2 If my immortal Saviour lives, i Then my immortal life is sure ; | His word a firm foundation gives ; * Here let me build, and rest secure. | mf 8 Here let my faith unshaken dwell, ] For ever firm the promise stands ; | Not all the powers of earth and hell i Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands. \ m 4 Here, O my soul ! thy trust repose ; } If Jesus is for ever mine, ♦ mf Not death itself — that last of foes — i — Shall break a union so divine. \ ►•*♦• I 324 HYMNS CXXVII, CXXVIII. I 2 The world shut out from all my soul, I And heaven brought in with all its biiss : I Oh ! is there aught, from pole to pole, I One moment, to compare with this? I — 3 This is the hidden life I prize, — } A life of penitential love ; I "When most my follies I despise, { mf And raise my liigbest thoughts above : { mp 4 When all I am, I clearly see, { And freely own, witli deepest shame ; J — Wlien the Kedeemer's love to me J < Kindles within a deathless flame. i mf 5 Thus would I live, till nature fail, J mjj And all my former sins forsake ; i f Then ris« to God, within the veil, J And of eternal joys partake, I 1 Q7 HYMN 127, L. M. *t X /W I Christ, the supreme Ood and King. \ f 1 A ROUND the Saviour's lofty throne, { -iJ^ Ten thousand times ten thousand sing ; I They worship him as God alone, J ff And crown him — everlasting King. 5 f 2 Approach, ye saints ! this God is yours ; * 'T is Jesus, fills the throne above : * Ye cannot want, while God endures ; ♦ Ye cannot fail, while God is love. > 3 Jesus, thou everlasting King ! J To thee the praise of heaven belongs ; J — Yet, smile on us, who fain would bring ♦ The ti'ibute of our humble songs. 1 mp 4 Though sin defile our worship here, I < AVe hope ere-long thy face to view ; ; / And, when our soiils in heaven appear, I We '11 praise thy name as angek do. 128 HYMN 128, 78. Jesus, the Refuge. I of 1 TESUS, lover of my soul ! J tl T,et me to thy bosom flj', j Wliile the billows near me roll, I While the tempest still is high ; rz CHRIST. 825 Hade me, 0 my Saviour ! hide, Till tiie storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide ; Oh ! receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, — Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; ytill support and comfort me: All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head, With the shadow of thy wing. 129 — 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, — : Grace to pardon all my sin ; « Let the healing streams abound, ; Make and keep me pure within ; | Tliou of life the fountain art, J Freely let me take of thee ; | < Spring thou up within my heart, } / Rise to all eternity. | } HYMN 129, L. M. | Christ, the only Refuge. J aff 1 'PHOU only Sovereign of my heart, . \ A My refuge, my almighty Friend ! | And can my soul from thee depart, \ On whom alone my hopes depend ? | 2 Whither, ah ! whither shall I go, | A wretched wanderer from my Lord ? i Can this dark world of sin and woe j One gUmpse of happiness afford? ] 3 Eternal life thy words impart, | On these my fainting spirit lives ; j dol Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart, ] Than all the round of nature gives. < — 4 Let earth's alluring joys combine ; < While thou art near, in vain they call ; J One smile — one blissful smile of thine, — i < My deai'est Lord ! outweighs them all. i mp 5 Low at thy feet my soul would lie, — ♦ Here safety dwells and peace divine ; | 326 HYMNS CXXX, CXXXI. mf Still let me live beneath tliine eye> f For life — eternal life — is thine. ^ Q/-V HYMN 130, C. M. J. Ovy Jesus, seen of Angeis. f" 1 "DEYOND the glittering, starry skies, -L' Far as th' eternal hills, There, in the boundless worlds of light, Our dear Redeemer dwells. 2 Legions of angels, round his throne. In countless armies shine ; And swell his praise with golden harps, Attuned to songs divine. 3 " Hail, glorious Prince of peace !" they cry, "Whose unexampled love Moved thee to quit these glorious realms, And royalties above." 4 Through all his travels liere below. They did his steps attend ; i Oft wondering how, or where, at last, ♦ The mystic scene would end. 5 > 5 They saw his heart transfixed with wounds, i p And viewed the crimson gore ; j < They saw him break the bars of death, } — Which none e'er broke before. | y 6 They brought his chariot from above, 1 To bear him to his throne ; | ff" Clapped their triumphant wings, and cried, — | " The glorious work is done ! " } 131 / 1 HYMN 131, 7s and 6s. Praise to the Saviour. TO thee, my God and Saviour! My heart exulting sings. Rejoicing in thy favor, Almighty King of kings ! I '11 celebrate thy glory. With all thy saints above, And tell the joyful story Of thy redeeming love. del 2 Soon as tbe morn, with roses, Bedecks the dewy east. CHRIST. 327 J And when the sun reposes I Upon the ocean's breast, 5 mp My voice, in suppHcation, ♦ Well-pleasev^ .l.c Lord shall hear I Oh ! grant me thy salvation, I And to my soul draw near. } inf S By thee, through life supported, ', — I '11 pass the dangerous road, I < "With heavenly hosts escorted, , f Up to thy bright abode ; I Then cast my crown before thee, \ And, all my conflicts o'er, { Unceasingly adore thee : — \ What could an angel more ? HYMN 132, L. M. Glory and Grace in Christ. 132 /" 1 \rOW to the Lord a noble song! ^ Awake, my soul! awake, my tongue! Hosanna to th' eternal name, And all his boundless love proclaim. 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, — The brightest image of his grace ! God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. 3 Grace ! — 't is a sweet, a charming theme ; My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name : Ye angels ! dwell upon the sound ; Ye heavens ! reflect it to the ground. < 4 Oh ! may I reach that happy place, > Where he unveils his lovely face, < Where all his beauties you behold, / And sing his name to harps of gold. 133 HYMN 133, L. M. The Presence of the Saviour. mf 1 T ORD ! what a heaven of saving grace -L^ Shines through the beauties of thy face, \ And lights our passions to a flame! \ Lord ! how we love thy charming name ! \ 2 When I can say, — my God is mine, — $ When I can feel thy glories shine, \ 328 HYMNS CXXXIV, cxxxv. I tread the world beneath my feet, And all that earth calls good or great 3 "While such a scene of sacred joys Our raptured eyes and souls eini)loys, Here we could sit, and gaze away A long, an everlasting day. 4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night, To the fair coasts of perfect light ; Then shall our joyful senses rove O'er the dear object of our love. — 5 Send comforts down from thj' right hand, > TThile we pass through this barren land, - — And in thy temple let us see < A glimpse of love — a glimpse of thee. ^OA HYMN 134, C. M. X Ot^ Chriit, cur Example. mp 1 T)EHOLD ! where, in a mortal form, -D Appears each grace divine : The virtues, all in Jesus met. With mildest radiance shine. mf 2 To spread the rays of heavenly light, < To give the mourner joy, — To preach glad tidings to the poor, Was his divine employ. 3 Mid keen reproach and cruel scorn, p He, meek and patient, stood ; His foes, ungrateful, sought his life, — Who labored for their good. p 4 When, in the hour of deep distress. Before liis Father's throne. With soul resigned, he bowed, and said, — " Thy will, not mine, be done!" — 5 Be Christ our pattern, and our guide, His image may we bear ; Oh ! may we tread his holy steps, — mf His joy and glory share. 1 Q ;r HYMN 135, C. M. X Oty The Olory of Christ in Heaven. : mf 1 AH! the delights, the heavenly joys, V The glories of the place, | CHRIST. 329 j "Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams \ Of his o'erflowing grace ! < 2 Sweet majesty and awful love } dol Sit smiling on his brow ; | 7)if And all tnd glorious ranks above, \ — At humble distance, bow. / 3 Archangels sound his lofty praise, Through every heavenly street ; > And lay their heavenly honors down, p . Submissive, at his feet. — 4 This is the man, th' exalted man, Whom we, unseen, adore ; But, when our eyes behold his face, Our hearts shall love him more. 7nf 5 Lord ! how our souls are all on fire. To see thy blest abode ; / Our tongues rejoice, in tunes of praise — • To our incarnate God. 1 q £» HYMN 136, H. M. X O vJ Prophet, Priest, and King, mf 1 TOIN all the glorious names ^ Of wisdom, love, and power. That ever mortals knew. That angels ever bore : — — • All are too mean to speak his worth. Too mean to set my Saviour forth. I mf 2 Great Prophet of our God! Our tongues would bless thy name ; By thee the joyful news Of our salvation came ; — > The joyful news of sins forgiven, mv 01' hell subdued, and peace with heaven. 8 Jeius, our great High-Priest, Hath shed his blood and died ; My guilty conscience needs | No sacrifice beside : | His precious blood did once atone, 1 And now it pleads before the throne. ♦ mf 4 O thou almighty Lord, | Our Conqueror and our King ! | 28* I 330 HYMNS CXXXVII, CXXXVIII. f . — — i t Thy sceptre and thy sword, J Thy reigning grace, avc sing ; | J > Tliine is the power ; Oh ! make us sit, | { mp In Avilling bonds, beneath thy feet. | 137 HYMN 137, L. M. Loving-Kin Jnesa. \ •^" ^ A WAKE, my soul ! in joyful lays, t -tx And sing thy great Redeemer's praise ; I He justly claims a song from me ; — J His loving-kindness — Oh ! how free 1 I mp 2 He saw me ruined by the fall, i — Yet loved me notwithstanding all ; 5 He saved me from my lost estate ; — I His loving-kindness, — Oh ! how great ! } mp 8 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, I < Has gathered thick, and thundered loud, — He near my soul lias always stood; — His loving-kindness, — Oh ! how good ! mp 4 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers shall fail ; Oh ! may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death. /" 5 Then let me mount, and soar away To the bright world of endless day; And sing, with rapture and surprise, His loving-kindness in the skies. 'W 1 OQ HYMN 138, S. M. J. OO Christ, our Sacrifice. [OT all the blood of beasts, | Ou Jewish altars slain, \ Could give the guilty conscience peace, j 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 faith would lay her hand { p On that dear head of thine, | Wliile, like a penitent, I stand, 1 And there confess my sin. J CHRIST. 331 4 My soul looks back to sep. The burdens thou didst bear, When hanging on th' accursed tree. — And hopes her guilt was there. 5 Believing, we rejoice To see tlie curse remove ; "We bless the Lamb, with cheerful voice, And sing his bleediBg love. HYMN 139, 8s. The Songs of Heaven. 139 f" 1 \rE angels ! who stand round the throne, -I- And view my Immanuel's face, — In rapturous songs make him known, X Tune — tune your soft harps to his praise : — He formed you the spirits you are. So happy, so noble, so good ; > When others sunk down in despair, mf Confirmed by his power, ye stood. 2 Ye saints ! who stand nearer than they, And cast your bright crowns at his feet,- His grace and his glory display. And all his rich mercies repeat : > He snatched you from hell and the grave, p He ransomed from death and despair ; < For you he was mighty to save, — / Almighty to bring you safe there. ^ — 3 Oh ! when will the moment appear, When I shall unite in your song ? mp I 'm weary of lingering here, And I to your Saviour belong : I 'm fettered, and chained here in cla)'', — I struggle and pant to be free ; < I long to be soaring away, / My God and my Saviour to see. 4 I long to put on my attire, — Washed white in the blood of the Lamb : I long to be one of your choir. And tune my sweet harp to his name ; I long — Oh ! I long to be there, mp Where sorrow and sin bid adieu, mf Your joy and your friendship to share, To wonder, and worship with you. 332 HYMNS CXL— CXLII. ■\ Af\ HYMN 140, H. M. J 1 Tcvy The J^Tame of Christ a sweet Savor. • / 1 pPvAISE to tlie Lord on liigli, { 1 Who spreads his triumphs wide ! I dol While Jesus' fragrant name i Is breathed on every side ; i Balmy and rich the odors rise, i f And fill the earth, and reach the skies. * — 2 Ten thousand dying souls I Its influence feel, and live ; I Sweeter than vital air I The incense they receive : J < They breathe anew, and rise and sing- - I f Jesus, the Lord, their conquering King. ♦ m'p 3 But they, wlio scorn the grace 1 That brings salvation nigh, I And turn away their face, j» Must faint, and fall, and die : So sad a doom, ye saints ! deplore, X>> For Oh ! they fall to rise no more. ^ A-i HYMN 141, L. M. X TP X Christ present with his People. mp 1 TTOW sweet to leave the Avorld awhile, -tl And seek the presence of our Lord ! Dear Saviour ! on thy people smile, And come, according to thy word. 2 O'er this benighted soul of mine. p 3 Ashamed of Jesus — that dear friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend ? No ; — when I blush, be this my shame, — That I no more revere his name. 4 Ashamed of Jesus ? — ^jes, I may. When I 've no guilt to wash away, — No tear to wipe, — no good to crave, — No fears to quell, — no soul to save. — 5 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then, I boast a Saviour slain ! < And Oh ! may this my glory be, — ■ > That Okrist is not ashamed of me. HYMN 144, S. M. Christ^s Mediation. 144 /" 1 "p AISE your triumphant songs -*-'' To an immortal tune ; Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. m 2 Sing — ^how eternal love Its chief beloved chose, !►-- 334 HYMN CXLV. i And bade him raise our ruined race I > From their abyss of Avoes. I mp 3 His liand no thunder bears, \ No terror clothes his brow, I No bohs to drive our guilty souls ♦ To fiercer flames below. I 4 'T was mercy filled the throne, J And wrath stood silent by, \ When Christ was sent, with pardons, down ♦ > To rebels doomed to die. J mf 6 Now, sinners ! dry your tears ; ♦ Let hopeless sorrow cease ; J mp Bow to the sceptre of his love, I And take the offered peace. 6 Lord ! we obey thy call ; We lay an humble claim < To the salvation thou hast brought, / And love and praise thy name. 1 /I ;r HYMN 146, C. M. X TP tj Chief among ten thousand. I dol 1 ItrAJESTIO sweetness sits enthroned \ 111 Upon the Saviour's brow ; { < His head with radiant glories crowned, * dol His lips with grace o'erflow. I mf 2 No mortal can with him compare i Among the sons of men ; { Fairer is he, than all the fair i Who fill the heavenly train. J mp 3 He saw me plunged in deep distress, i < And flew to my relief; imp For me he bore the shameful cross, — And carried all my grief. 4 To him I owe my life and breath, t And all the joys I have ; } < He makes me triumph over death, i > And saves me from the grave. J — 5 To heaven, the place of his abode, I > He brings my weary feet ; \ f Shows rac the glories of my God, I And makes my joys complete. CHRIST. 335 j — i — 6 Since from thy bounty I receive J Such proofs of love divine, < Had I a thousand liearts to give, — Lord ! they should all be thine. 1 An HYMN 146, C. M. X. "rr U Love of Christ celebrated. f" 1 TO our Redeemer's glorious name, J- Awake the sacred song ! Oh ! may his love — iinmf)rtal flame — • Tune every heart and tongue ! 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach ? ArVhat mortal tongue display ? Imagination's utmost stretch, > In wonder, dies away. 7np 3 Dear Lord ! while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, mf May every heart with rapture say, — > " The Saviour died for me !" — 4 Oh ! may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue, f Till strangers love thy charming name, < And join the sacred song. { HYMN 147, 6s and 4s. | Christ, our Confidence. t aff 1 ll/fY faith looks up to thee, | •i'A Thou Lamb of Calvary ! — \ Saviour divine ! j Xow hear me, Avhile I pray, i Take all ray guilt away, # Oh ! let me, from this day, i Be wholly thine. | . 2 May thy rich grace impart J Strength to m_v fainting heart, | My zeal inspire ; } As thou hast died for me, # Oh ! may my love to thee J Pure, warm, and changeless be, — * mf A living fire. } < m'p 8 While life's dark maze I tread, | And griefs around me spread, | Be thou my guide ; . 147 r 336 HYMNS OXLVIIL CXLIX. Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. 4 "When ends life's transient dreana, When death's cold sullen stream Sliall o'er me roll, — Blest Saviour ! tlien, in love, Fear and distrust remove ; < Oh ! bear me safe above, — fnf A ransomed soul. HYMN 148, L. M, ChrisVs Sufferings and Otory. 148 /" 1 \rOW for a tune of lofty praise } i-' To great Jehovah's equal Son ! | Awake, my voice ! in heavenly lays, j Tell the loud wonders he hath done. j 2 Sing — how he left tlje worlds of light, ; And the bright robes he wore above, — » How swift and joyful was las tlight, { On wings of everlasting love. i I p 3 Deep in the shades of gloomy death, 1 I Th' almighty captive pris'ner lay ; J I < Th' almighty captive left the earth, j J /" And rose to everlasting day. j J 4 Among a thousand harps and songs, i I Jesus, the God, exalted reigns ; | I His sacred name fills all their tongues, | * And echoes tlirough the heavenly plains. | 149 HYMN 149, 73. T/ie Rock of .Igcs. \ O'ff 1 T)OOK of ages, cleft for me ! J ill Let me hide myself in thee; J Let the water and the blood, J From thy wounded side that flowed, \ Be of sin the perfect cure ; J Save me. Lord ! and make me pure. } 2 Should my tears for ever flow, iSiiouid my zeal no languor know, This for sin could not atone. Thou must save, and thou alone : CHRIST. 337 In my hand no price I bring ; Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, Wlien mine eye-lids close in death, inf When I rise to worlds unknown. And behold thee on thy throne, aff Rock of ages, cleft for me ! Let me hide myself in thee. ■\ f^r\ HYMN 150, C. M. X. k)\J Christy the Hay, the Truth, and the Life, mp 1 THOU art the Way ; — to thee alone J- From sin and death we flee ; } And he, who would the Father seek, | Must seek him, Lord ! in thee. | m 2 Thou art the Truth ; — thy word alone | True wisdom can impart ; 1 Thou only canst instruct the mind, | And purify the heart. I < 3 Thou art the Life ; — the rending tomb | mf Proclaims thy conquering arm ; i And those, who put their trust in thee, | / Not death nor hell shall harm. | — 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life ;— I Grant us to know that Way, ♦ That Truth to keep, that Life to win, } < Which lead to endless day. \ * -.;--. HYMN 131, L. M. \ i «J J. Christ, the Physician of the Soul. j aff 1 TlEEP are the wounds whicli sin has made ; * J-' Where shall the sinner find a cure ? | In vain, alas ! is nature's aid ; | The work exceeds- her utmost power. J 2 But can no sovereign balm be found ? | And is no kind physician nigh, j To ease the pain, and heal the wound, | Ere life and hope for ever fly ? I m 3 There is a great physician near; | Look up, my fainting soul ! and live ; \ See, — in his heavenly smiles appear * Such help as nature cannot give. i 29 tz 38 HYMNS CLII, CLIII. 4 See, — in the Saviour's dying blood, < Life, health, and bliss abundant tiow ; mp 'T is only that dear sacred tiood, > Can ease thy pain and heal thy woe. HYMN 152, 7s. Christ, our Example in Suffering. 152 ^ff 1 r^ O to dark Gethsemane, VJ Ye that feel the tempter's poAver I Your Redeemer's conflict see. Watch with him one bitter hour ; Turn not from his griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall. View the Lord of life arraigned ; Oh ! the wormwood and the gaJl ; Oh ! the pangs his soul sustained : Shun not suffering, shame, or loss ; Learn of him to bear the cross. < 3 Calv'ry's mournful mountain climb ; > There — adoring at his feet, — Mark that miracle of Time — God's own sacrifice complete : off " It is finished" — hear him cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4r Early hasten to the tomb. Where they laid his breathless clay ; All is solitude and gloom ! Who hath taken him away ? — < Christ is risen — he meets our eyes ; — Savioui" ! teach us so to rise. { -I /^ q HYMN 153, L. M. \ '^ff 1 'TP •'■S midnight — and, on Olive's brow, I J- The star is dimmed that lately shone ; 'Tis midnight — in the garden now The suttering Saviour prays alone. 2 'T is midnight — and, from all removed, Immanuel wrestles lone, with fears ; E'en the disciple that he loved Heeds not his Master's grief and tears. « CHRIST. 339 .3 'T is midnight — and, for others' guilt, The man of sorrows weeps in blood ; Yet he, who hath in anguish knelt. Is not forsaken by his God. < 4 'T is midnight — and, from ether-plains, / Is borne the song that angels know ; Unheard by mortals are the strains, p> That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe 154 HTMN 154, 8s and 6s. The Garden of Jlgony. ; aff 1 T)EYOND where Cedron's waters flow, — -D Behold the sutfering Saviour go. To sad Gethsemane ! His countenance is all divine, Yet grief appears in every line. 2 He bows beneath the sins of men, He cries to God, and cries again, In sad Gethsemane ; He lifts his mournful eyes above — " My Father ! can this cup remove ?" 3 With gentle resignation still. He yielded to his Father's will, In sad Gethsemane ; — " Behold me here, thine only Son, And, Father ! let thy will be done." 4 The Father heard, — and angels there Sustained the Son of God in prayer, In sad Gethsemane ; He drank the dreadful cup of pain , — / Then rose to life and joy again. p 5 "When storms of sorrow round us sweep, And scenes of anguish make us weep. To sad Gethsemane < "We '11 look, and see the Saviour there; p Then humbly bow, like him, in prayer. 1 /r ;r HYMN 155, C. M. Ji K/tJ Christ, dying on the Cross. aff 1 "DEHOLD the Saviour of mankind, -D Nailed to the shameful tree ! How vast the love that him inclined To bleed and die for me ! 340 HYMNS OLVI, CLVII. " 2 Hark ! how he groans, while nature shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend ! The temple's veil asunder breaks, The solid marbles rend. " 3 'T is done ! the precious ransom 's paid ; " Receive my soul !" lie cries : See — how he bows his sacred head ! > He bows his head and dies ! / 4 But soon he '11 break death's ix-on chain, And in full glory shine ; off O Lamb of God ! was ever pain, Was ever love, hke thine ? HTMN 156, L. U. Christ on the Cross. 156 C'ff 1 'T IS finished ! — so the Saviour cried, -1- And meekly bowed his head, and died ; 'T is finished !— yes, the race is run, < The battle fought, the vict'ry won. aff 2 'T is finished ! — this, his dying groan, Shall sins of every kind atone; Millions shall be redeemed from death, By this his last expiring breath. — 3 'T is finished!— Heaven is reconciled, And all the powers of darkness spoiled: Peace, love, and happiness, again Return, and dwell with sinful men. f 4 'T is finished ! — let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round : < 'T is finished ! — let the echo fly, [sky. ff Through heaven and hell, through earth and 157 ^m HYMN 157, L. M. Christ, dying, rising, and reigning. [E dies ! — the Friend of sinners dies ! Lo ! Salem's daughters weep around ! A solemn darkness veils the skies, A sudden trembling shakes the ground, 2 Here 's love and grief beyond degree ; The Lord of glory dies for men ! \ f" But, — lo ! what sudden joys we see ! I Jesus, the dead, revives again. 4-* CHRIST. 341 3 Tho rising God forsakes the tomb ; Up to his Father's court he flies ; Cherubic legions guard hira home, ff" And shout him — welcome to the skies. / 4 Break off your tears, ye saints ! and tell How high our great Deliverer reigns ; Sing,— how he spoiled the hosts of hell, And led the tyrant, death, in chains. ff' 5 Say, — " Live for ever glorious King! / Born to redeem, and strong to save !" < Then ask, — " O death ! where is thy sting ? f And where thy vict'ry, boasting grave ?" 1 p-Q HYMN 158, 8s, 7s and 4. X tyO The expiring Saviour, < 1 TTARK ! the voice of love and mercy / AA Sounds aloud from Calvary ; See ! — it rends the rocks asunder — Shakes the earth — and veils the sky: p" " It is finished!"— Hear the dying Saviour cry. mf 2 "It is finished!" — Oh! what pleasure Do these charming words afford! Heavenly blessings, without measure, Flow to us through Christ, the Lord : p " It is finished !"— Saints ! the dying words record. /" 3 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs ! Join to sing the pleasing theme : All ill earth and heaven, uniting, Join to praise Immanuel's name : ff Hallelujah !— Glory to the bleeding Lamb ! 159 HYMN 159, L. M. Salvation by the Cross. mp 1 MERE at thy cross, incarnate God I A-l I lay my soul beneath thy love,— Beneath the droppings of thy blood, Jesus ! — nor shall it e'er remove. — 2 Should worlds conspire to drive me hence. Moveless and firm this heart should lie ; T 29* 342 HYMNS CLX, CLXI. Resolved, — for that 's my last defence, — > If I must perish, here to die. mp 3 But speak, ray Lord ! and calm my fear ; Am I not safe beneath thy shade ? mf Thy vengeance will not strike me here, Nor Satan dare my soul invade. 4 Yes, I 'm secure beneath thy blood. And all my foes shall lose their aim ; / Hosanna to my Saviour God, And my best honors to his name ! HTMN 160, L. U. Christ''s Passion, 160 off 1 THE morning dawns upon the place, J- Where Jesus spent the night in prayer ; Through yielding glooms behold his face ! Nor form, nor comeliness is there. 2 Brought forth to judgment, now he stands Arraigned, condemned, at Pilate's bar ; Here, spurned by fierce prfotorian bands; — There, mocked by Herod's men of war. 3 He bears their buffeting and scorn, Mock homage of the lip, the knee, — The purple robe, the crown of thorn, — The scourge, the nail, th' accursed tree. 4 No guile within his mouth is found, He neither threatens nor complains ; Meek, as a lamb for slaughter bound, — Dumb, mid his murderers he remains. mf 6 But hark ! he prays ; — 't is for liis foes ; He speaks ; — 't is comfort to his friends ; Answers, — and paradise bestows ; p He bows his head ; — the conflict ends, 7np 6 Truly this was the Son of God — Though in a servant's mean disguise : And, bruised beneath tlie Father's rod, > Not for himself, — for man he dies. -, n^ HYMN 161, L. M. X U J. .4 ilu'"g' Saviour. aff 1 OTRETCHED on the cross, the Saviour dies I ^ Hark ! his expiring groans arise : CHRIST. 343 See — from liis hands, his feet, his side, Fast flows the sacred crimson tide ! 2 But life attends the deathful sound, And flows from every bleeding wound : The vital stream, — how free it flows, To save and cleanse his rebel-foes ! 3 Can I survey this scene of woe. Where mingling grief and wonder flow, And yet my heart unmoved remain, Insensible to love or pain ? 4 Come, dearest Lord ! thy grace impart To warm this cold, this stupid heart ; TiU all its powers and passions move, In melting grief and ardent love. 162 HYMN 162, L. M. Love inscribed on the Cross. in 1 1|^E sing the praise of him who died — n Of him who died upon the cross : The sinner's hope let men deride. For this we count the world but loss. 2 Inscribed upon the cross we see. In shining letters, — " God is Love :" mp He bears our sins upon the tree, He brings us mercy from above. 3 The cross ! — it takes om* guilt away, It holds the fainting spirit up ; It cheers with hope the gloomy day, And sweetens every bitter cup. mf 4 It makes the coward spirit brave. And nerves the feeble arm for fight ; It takes its terrors from the grave, And gilds the bed of death with light. dol 5 The balm of life, the cure of woe. The measure and the pledge of love ; 'T is all that sinners want below, mf 'T is all that angels know above. HYMN 163, L. M., Double. Contrition on the Cross. 163 off 1 Tj^AST flow, my tears ! the cause is great ; J- This tribute claims an injured friend ; — 344 HYMN CLXIV. One whom I long pursued with hate, While he would love me to the end : "When justice frowned above my head, And death its terrors round me spread, He interposed, the wounds he bore, A.nd bade me live to die no more. 2 Fast flow, my tears ! yet faster flow ! Streams copious as yon purple tide : "Who was it gave the deadly blow ? "Who urged the hand that pierced his side ? My soul ! thy victim here behold, "What pangs, what agonies untold, "While justice, armed with power divine, Pours on his head what 's due to thine ! 3 Fast and yet faster flow, my tears ! Now break this heart, and drown these eyes;- His visage marred toward heaven he rears. And, pleading for his murderers, dies ! My grief no measure knows, nor end, m Till he appears the sinner's Friend, < And gives me, in some happy hour, f To feel the risen Saviour's power. 164 HYMN 164, L. M. Christ crucified, the Wisdom and Power of Ood. m 1 "VTATURE with open volume stands, ii To spread her Maker's praise abroad ; And every labor of his hands Shows something worthy of a God. 2 But, in the grace that rescued man. His brightest form of glory shines ; \ mp Here, on the cross, 't is fairest dravm, i p In precious blood and crimson lines. ♦ 3 Oh ! the sweet wonders of that cross, j "Where Christ, the Saviour, loved and died : I Her noblest life my spirit draws, | From his dear wounds and bleeding side. 1 m/ 4 I would for ever speak his name, { In sounds to mortal ears unknown ; » / "With angels join to praise the Lamb, { And worship at his Father's throne. j 165 CHRIST. 345 HYMN 165, L. M. Crucifizion to the World. aff I TITIIEN" 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 Fcrbid it. Lord! that I should boast. Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, — from his liead, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet. Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? mf 4 "Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small ; Love, so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. ^ nr* HYMN 166, L. M. i 0 U The Hidings of the Father^s Face. aff 1 'T'ROM Calvary a cry was heard — -T A bitter and heart-rending cry : My Saviour ! every mournful word Bespeaks thy soul's deep agony. 2 A horror of great darkness fell On thee, thou spotless, holy One I And all the swarming hosts of hell Conspired to tempt God's only Son. 3 The scourge, the thorns, the deep disgrace, — These thou could'st bear, nor once repine ; But, when Jehovah veiled his face, Unutterable pangs were thine. < 4 Let the dumb world its silence break ! f Let pealing anthems rend the sky ! Awake, my sluggish soul ! awake ! > He died, that we might never die. p 5 Lord ! on thy cross I fix mine eye ; If e'er I losd its strong control. Oh ! let that dying, piercing cry. Melt and reclaim my wandering soul. I 346 HYMNS CLXVn, CLXVIII. { -t nry HYMN 167, S. M. t A " I Redemrli.ia completed. j mf" 1 "THE Lord is risen indeed!"— I J- Then is his work performed ; ' The mighty captive now is freed, I And death, our foe, disarmed. { 2 " The Lord is i-isen indeed !" — I He lives to die no more ; I > He lives, the sinner's cause to plead, J p Whose curse and shame he bore. \ /" 8 " The Lord is risen indeed !"— Then liell has lost his prey : With him is risen the ransomed seed, To reign in endless day. 4 "The Lord is risen indeed !" — Attending angels ! hear ; Uj) to the courts of heaven, with speed, The joyful tidings bear. 5 llien wake your golden lyres, And strike each cheerful chord; ff' Join, all ye bright, celestial choirs 1 To sing our risen Lord. I -I £» O HYMN 168, 8s, 7s and 4. I X U O Christ triumphant. \ mf" 1 pOME, ye saints ! look here and wonder; I v^ See the place where Jesus lay ; \ He has burst the bands asunder, — J He has borne our sins away: f' Joyful tidings ! — Yes, the Lord is risen to day. 2 Jesus triumphs ! — sing ye praises ; — 'T was by death he overcame : Thus the Lord liis glory raises; — \ Thus he fills his foes with shame : I Sing ye praises — 1 Praises to the victor's name. i ff" 3 Jesus triumphs ! — countless legions J Come from heaven, to meet their King ; i Soon, in yonder happy regions, I They shall join his praise to sing : t Songs eternal » Shall through heaven's high arches ring. > CHEIST. 347 J HYMN 169, 7s. Christ^s Ascension. 169 /" 1 TTAIL the day, which sees him rise | -tl Glorious to his native skies ! ■, Christ, aAvhile to mortals given, i Enters now the s-ates of heaven. } 2 There the glorious triumph waits : — j Lift your heads, eternal gates ! | Christ hath vanquished death and sin : — ; Take the King of glory in. | 8 See, — high heaven its Lord receives ; — J — Yet he loves the earth he leaves : j Though returning to his throne, | Still he calls mankind his o^vn. } 4 Still for us he intercedes ; } His prevailing death he pleads ; J < Near himself prepares our place, — \ mf Great Forerunner of our race. i — 5 What though parted from our sight \ < Far above yon starry height ? mf May our warm atfections rise, / FoU'wing him beyond the skies HYMN 170, C. L. M. Our risen J^ord. 170 mp 1 IJOW calm and beautiful the morn, { -CL That gilds the sacred tomb, | Where once the Crucified was borne, } > And veiled in midnight gloom ! j < Oh ! weep no more the Saviour slain ; { / The Lord is risen — he lives again. i mp 2 Ye mourning saints! dry every tear | For your dei)arted Lord ; i " Behold the place — he is not there," j The tomb is all unbarred : { < The gates of death were closed in vain ; | mf The Lord is risen — he lives again. j — 3 5 5 And, when the sliades of evening fall, 7np When life's last hour draws nigh, — If Jesus sliine upon the soul, How blissful then to die ! Since he has risen who once Avas slain, < Ye die in Christ to live again. I 1 n' 1 HYMN 171, 7s. j X f X Resurrection and Jiscension of Chriit. \ mf" 1 A NGELS ! roll the rock away ; I XX Death ! yield up thy mighty prey ; { See ! the Saviour leaves the tomb, I Glowing with immortal bloom. if" 2 Hark ! the wondering angels raise Louder notes of joyful praise ; . Let the earth's remotest bound 5 Echo with the blissful sound. I 3 Now, ye saints ! lift up your eyes, I See him high in glory rise ! J Hosts of angels, on the road, \ Hail hun — the incarnate God. I 4 Heaven unfolds its portals wide, i See the Conqueror through them ride ! King of glory ! mount thy throne, — Boundless empire is thine own. ff" 5 Praise him, ye celestial choirs ! Tune, and sweep your golden lyres ; Raise, O earth ! your noblest songs, From ten thousand thousand tongues. 172 HYILN 172, L. M. The liesurrcctiun of Christ. mp 1 " pO^rE, see the place where Jesus lay !"_ v7 For he hath left his gloomy bed ; — Wliat angel rolled the stone away ? What spirit brought him from the dead ? CHRIST. ?Ai) I t • t f 2 By his omnipotence he rose, * By his own Spirit lived again ; J To crush for ever all his foes, — \ > To raise for ever ruined men. | « — 3 They, who his image here partake, — \ p Though long in dust tlieir flesh consume, — « < Shall sleep in Jesus, and awake } > To life eternal, from the tomb. 173 HYMN 173, 7s. The Resu)-rection. i '"'/ 1 "IfORNIi^G breaks upon the tomb, I Ji Jesus scatters all its gloom ; ♦ p Day of triumph through the skies, — i See the glorious Saviour rise ! I — 2 Ye, who are of death afraid, J Triumph in the scattered shade ; { < Drive your anxious cares away ; I > See the place where Jesus lay ! I mf 3 Christian ! dry your flowing tears, I Chase your unbelieving fears ; { > Look on his deserted grave ; mf Doubt no more his power to save. -J ryA HYMN 174, H. M. X # ri' Jesus risinff and reigiiing. f" 1 VES, the Redeemer rose ; J- The Saviour left the dead ; And, o'er our hellish foes. High raised his conquering head : In wild dismay, The guards around mp Fall to the ground, p And sink away. mf 2 Lo ! the angelic bands In full assembl}' meet, < To wait his high commands, And worship at his feet : / Joyful they come. And wing their way, From realms of day, > To Jesus' tomb. I 4 I 350 HYMN CLXXV. I I — ^ J j^ii 3 Then back to heaven they fly, i The joyful news to bear : t Hark! as they soar on high, I What music fills the air ! « Their autheuis say, — I " Jesus, who bled, I Hath left the dead ; — J He rose to-day." t " 4 Ye mortals! catch the sound, — i Redeemed by him from hell ; * And send the echo round I The globe, on which you dwell ; # Transported, cry, — I " Jesus, who bled, J Hath left the dead, I No more to die." I ff" 6 All hail! triumphant Lord! I Who sav'st us with thy blood: I Wide be thy name adored, { Thou rising, reigning God ! i With thee we rise, } With thee we reign, { And emjjires gain, I Beyond the skies. 175 HYMN 175, 8s and 7a. Love divine. * < IT OVE divine, all love excelling, — ♦ mf JLi Joy of heaven, to earth come down! / — Fix in us thy humble dwelling, { All thy taithful mercies crown ; I m2) Jesus ! thou art all compassion, iPure, unbounded love thou art ; ! < Visit us with thy salvation, < J > Enter every trembling heart. \ ' mp 2 Breathe, — Oh ! breathe thy loving Spirit | J Into every troubled breast ; | i* Let us all thy grace inherit, « Let us find tTiy promised rest : } « , Take away the love of sinning, j • V Take our load of guilt away ; J j < End the work of thy beginning, — j » f Bring us to eternal day. ] CHRIST. 351 — 3 Carry on thy new creation, Pui'e and holy may we be ; < Let U3 see our whole salvation, mf Perfectly secured by thee ; Change from glory into glory, < Till in heaven we take our place ; Till we cast our crowns before thee, /' Lost in wonder, love, and j^raise. 176 HYMN 176, H. M. The Cross celebrated. Y' 'E saints ! your music bring. And swell the rapturous sound ; Strike every treuibling string. Till earth and heaven resound : The triumphs of the cross we sing, — Awake, ye saints ! each joyful string. 2 The pross — the cross alone — Subdued the powers of hell : Like lightning from his throne, The prince of darkness fell : The triumphs of the ci'oss we sing, — Awake, ye saints ! each joyful string. — 3 The hand of wrath is stayed, In its pursuit of blood ; The cross our debt has paid. And made our peace with God : < The triumphs of the cross we sing, — f" Awake, ye saints ! each joyful string. — 4 The cross hath power to save. From all the foes that rise ; The cross hath made the grave A passage to the skies , < Angels and saints its power shall sing, ff Till heaven's eternal arches ring. 177 HYMN 177, L. M. [ The Resurrection of Christ, { mp 1 TyiTEISr I the holy grave survey, ♦ "' Where once my Saviour deigned to lie, { — I see fulfilled what prophets say, ♦ mf And all the power of death defy. t 2 Thin empty tomb shall now proclaim, : How Aveak the bands of conquered death ; — # i — 352 HYMN CLXXVIII. J J < Sweet pledge that all who trust his name j J' Shall rise, and draw immortal breath. • I tnp 3 Jesus, once numbered with the dead, J * Unseals his eyes, to sleep no more ; J i < And ever lives their cause to plead, J I > For whom the pains of death he bore. J ♦ J ♦ /' 4 Thy risen Lord, ray soul ! behold ; » i See the rich diadem he wears! { J Thou too shalt bear a harp of gold, — ' ; A crown of joy, when he appears. J * off 5 Though in the dust I lay my head, { t Yet, gracious God ! thou wilt not leai e ♦ ; My flesh for ever with the dead, { I Nor lose thy children in the grave. } t t I i 178 HYMN 178, 8s, 7s and 4. Coronation of the King of kingt. * f" 1 T OOK, ye saints ! the sight is glorious ; \ -L' See the man of sorrows now, { From the fight returned victorious; — I Every knee to him shall bow : I ff' Crown him — crown him! — I Crowns become the victor's brow. * f" 2 Crown the Saviour, angels ! crown him ; { Rich the trophies Jesus brings : i In the seat of power enthrone him, I While the vault of heaven rings : \ ff" Crown him — crown him ! — { Crown the Saviour, King of kings. * — 3 Sinners in derision crowned him, — J Mocking thus the Saviour's claim ; J f" Saints and angels ! crowd around him, I Own his title, praise liis name : iff" Crown him — crown him ! — Spread abroad the victor's fame. I 4 Hark ! those bursts of acclamation ! \ Hark! those loud triumphant chords! I Jesus takes the highest station ; — I Oh ! what joy the sight affords ! J Crown him — crown him, — * King of kings, and Lord of lords I CHEIST. 358 { 1 ryq HYMN179, S. M. | X I t7 Sonff of jMoses and the Lamb. \ /" 1 A "WAKE, and sing the song i •ij- Of Moses and the Lamb ; \ Wake, every heart and every tongue ! To praise the Saviour's name. — 2 Sing of his dying love ; < Sing of his rising power ; Sing — how he intercedes above > For those whose sins he bore. < 3 Ye pilgrims ! on the road To Zion's city, sing ! m/ Eejoice ye in the Lamb of God,— In Christ, th' eternal king. — 4 Soon shall we hear him say, — " Ye blessed children ! come ;" Soon will he call us hence away, > And take his wanderers home. / 5 There shall each raptured tongue His endless praise proclaim ; < And sweeter voices tune the song / Of Moses and the Lamb. 180 HYMN 180, C. M. Reigning with Clirist. > 1 THE head, that once Avas crowned with thorns, < i- Is crowned with glory now ; * / A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is his, by sovereign right ; The King of kings, and Lord of lords, He reigns in glory bright : — vif 3 The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below, — To whom he manifests his love, And grants his name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, "With aU its grace, is given ; < Their name, — an everlasting name ; j / Their joy, — the joy of heaven. » • i 30* 554 HYMNS CLXXXI, CLXXXII. — 5 They suffer witli their Lord below, ntf They reign with him above ; — Their profit and tlieir joy — to know Tlie mystery of his love. < 6 The cross he bore is life and health, — mp Though shame and death to him ; < His people's hope, his people's wealth, mf Their everlasting theme. 181 wi 1 HYMN 181, S. M. Christ unseen, yet beloved. "VrOT with our mortal eyes ■^ Have we beheld the Lord ; Yet we rejoice to hear his name, And love him in his word. 2 On earth, Ave want the sight Of our Kedeemer's face ; Yet, Lord ! our inmost thoughts delight To dwell upon thy grace. 3 And, when we taste thy love, < Our joys divinely grow mf Unspeakable, like those above. And heaven begins below. 1 riQ HYMN 182, C. M. X O/^ Access to Ood by Christ. mf 1 /^OME, let us lift our joyful eyes V Up to the courts above. And smile to see our Father there, Upon a throne of love. mf 2 Rich were the drops of Jesus' blood. That calmed his frowning face, — < That sprinkled o'er the burning throne, — And turned the wrath to grace. 3 Now we may bow before his feet. And venture near the Lord ; No fiery cherub guards his seat, Nor double-flaming sword. < 4 The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss mf Are opened by the Sou ; f High let us raise our notes of praise, And reach th' almighty throne. CHRIST. 35.5 j 6 To thee ten thousand thanks we bring, Great Advocate on high ! And glory to th' eternal King > Who lays his fury by. 1 Q q HYMN 183, L. M, 1 O «) The good Shepherd. del 1 THOU ! whom my soul admires above J- All earthly joy, and earthly love, — Tell me, dear Shepherd ! let me know — "Where do thy sweetest pastures grow ? 2 Where is the shadow of that rock, That from the sun defends thy flock ? Fain would I feed among thy sheep — Among them rest, among them sleep. 3 Why should thy bride appear, like one That turns aside to paths unknown ? My constant feet would never rove, — Would never seek another love. 4 The footsteps of thy flock I see ; Thy sweetest pastures here they be ; A wondrous feast thy love prepares, > Bought with thy wounds, and groans, and tears. mp 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food. And bids me drink his richest blood : < Here to these hills my soul -nill come, mf Till ray beloved leads me home. -I QA HYMN 184, L. M. i04t" Worthy the Lamb. ^"/ 1 TyORTHY the Lamb of boundless sway, — ' ' In earth and heaven, the Lord of all ! Let all the powers of earth obey. And low before his footstool fall. f" 2 Hijiher — stiU higher, swell the strain ; Creation's voice the note prolong ! ■Te-^ns, the Lamb, shall ever reign : — ff Let hallelujahs crown the song. -IOC HYMN 185, 63 and 43. JL O ty Praise to the Redeemer. /•' 1 nOME. all ye saints of God ! ^ Wide through the earth abroad, Spread Jesus' name ; 356 HYMN CLXXXVI. "1 Tell what his love has done, Trust ia his grace alone; ff" Shout to his lofty throne, — { "Worthy the Lamb!" I mf" 3 Hence, gloomy doubts and fears ! * T)ry up your mournful tears ; i < Swell the glad theme ; { y// Praise ye our gracious King, ♦ Strike each melodious string, # "ff" Join heart and voice to sing, — I ■ " Worthy the Lamb !" J mf" 8 Hark ! how the choirs above, { Filled with the Saviour's love, I — Dwell on his name ! I < There, too, may we be found, I / With light and glory crowned, \ < While all the heavens resound, — j ff "Worthy the Lamb!" \ 1 Of? HYMN 186, C. M. > X O v) Coronation of Christ. if" ^ \ ^^ ^^^^ ^^® power of Jesus' name I t -^ Let angels prostrate fall ; I Bring forth the royal diadem, \ And crown him — Lord of all. 2 Crown him, — ye morning stars of light !■ Who formed this floating ball ; Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crown him — ^Lord of all. — 3 Ye chosen seed of Adam's race, — Ye ransomed from the fall ! /" Hail him, who saves you by his grace, And crown him — Lord of all. mp 4 Sinners ! whose love can ne'er forget The wormAvood and the gall, — < Come, spread your trophies at his fc'Jt, f" And crown him — Lord of all. mf 5 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, < To him all majesty ascribe, ( f And crown him — Lord of all. i^,, — , . 187 CHEIST. HYMN 187, C. M. Our Hiirh-Priest in Heaven. m 1 "VrOW let our cheerful eyes survey -1-' Our great High-Priest above ; And celebrate his constant care, — mp His sympathetic love. < 2 Though raised to a superior throne, > Where angels bow around, f And high, o'er all the shining train, With matchless honors crowned ; — — 3 The names of all his saints he bears Deep graven on his heart ; Nor shall the meanest Christian say, That he has lost his part. < 4 Those characters shall fair abide, — mf Our everlasting trust, — When gems, and monuments, and croAvns, > Are mouldered down to dust. mp 5 So, gracious Saviour! on my breast, May thy dear name be worn, < A sacred ornament and guard, — mf To endless ages borne. 188 HYMN 188, L. M. 6 Lines. Our compassionate High- Priest. aff 1 TITHES gathering clouds around I view, 'I And days are dark, and friends are few, On him I lean, who, not in vain. Experienced every human pain ; He sees my Avants, allays my fears. And counts and treasures up my tears. 2 If aught should tempt my soul, to stray From heavenly virtue's narrow way, — To fly the good I would pursue, Or do the sin I would not do, — Still he, who felt temptation's power. Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 3 When sorr'wing o'er some stone I bend. Which covers all that was a friend, And from his voice, liis hand, his smile. Divides me, for a little while. 4—. j 358 HYMNS OLXXXIX, CXC. iMy Saviour sees the tears I shed, For Jesus wept o'er Laz'ius dead. , 4 And Oh ! when I have •-iifely past I Through every conflict, Dut tl e last, — I Still, still unchanging, watch beside » My painful bed, — for thou hast died ; } < Tlien point to realms of cloudless day, { > And wipe my latest tear away. 189 HYMN 189, L. M., 6 Lines. Hope of Heaven through Christ, I wj 1 A ND art thou, gracious Master ! gone, I ii- A mansion to prepare for me ? I Shall I behold thee on thy throne, J < And there for ever dwell with thee ? I Then, let the Avorld approve or blame, \ / I '11 triumph in thy glorious name. rnf 2 What transport. Lord ! shall fill my heart, mp When thou my worthless name shalt own ! < When I shall see thee as thou art, > And know, as I myself am known ! — From sin, and feai", and sorrow free, > My soul shall find its rest in thee. ' -I Q rv HYMN 190, 7s. ; JL tj KJ Christ, our Hope. I m 1 riHRIST, ofall my hopes the ground,— » yj Christ, the spring ofall my joy! { Still in thee let me be found, I Still for thee my powers employ. 2 Let thy love my heart inflame ; Keep thy fear before my sight; Be thy praise my highest aim ; Be thy smile niy chief delight. 3 Fountain of o'erflowing grace ! Freely from thy fullness give : Till I close mv earthly race, ,Be it " Christ for me to live!" mf 4 Firmly trusting in thy blood, Nothing shall my heart confound; < Safely I shall pass the flood, i f Safely reach Iminannel's ground. 4 ^ . •4 CHRIST. 359 5 When I touch the blessed shore, j Back the closing waves shall roll ; J < Death's dark stream shall never more i f Part from thee my ravished soul. 1 mf 6 Thus, — Oh ! thus, an entrance give | To tlie land of cloudless sky ; | < Having known it, " Christ to live," ♦ / Let me know it, " gain to die." j * 1 Q -| HYMN 191, 8s and Ts. \ J. «y J. Jesus, eialted to the Throne. t » /■" 1 TESUS ! hail I enthroned in glory, ♦ I t/ There for ever to abide ; All the heavenly 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, inf Till in glory we appear. 3 "Worship, honor, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive ; > / Loudest praises, witliout ceasing, i Meet it is for us to give. 4 Help, ye bright angelic spirits ! Bring your sweetest, noblest lays ; * Help to sing our >^aviour's merits, — Help to chan . inimanuel's praise. 1 Q O HYMN 192, L. M, X. tJ Aj ClirisU the Lord, of Angels. mf \ rtREAT God! to what a glorious height VJ Hast thou advanced the Lord, thy Son I Angels, in all their robes of hght. Are made the servants of his throne. j m 2 Before his feet their armies wait, [ < And swift as flames of fire they move, • — To manage his affairs of state, j O In works of vengeance, or of love. m 3 Now they are sent to guide our feet, I < Up to the gates of thine abode, I — Through all the dangers that we meet, \ I In traveling o'er the heavenly road. | I 360 HYMNS OXCIII, CXOIV. » I mp 4 Lord ! when we leave this mortal ground, { < And thou shalt bid us rise and come, — I > Send thy beloved angels down, } mp Safe to conduct our sijirits home. I j 1 Q O HYMN 193, L. M. ♦ Jl «7 1) The Way to Heavev. m 1 TESUS, my all, to heaven is gone, — ^ He whom I fix my hopes upon ; His track I see, and I 'II pursue The narrow way, till him I view. mp 2 This is the way I long have sought, \ And mourned because I found it not ; I < Till late I heard my Saviour say, — j mf " Come hiMier, soul ! I am the way." I 8 Lo ! glad I come, and thou, blest Lamb ! — Shalt take me to thee as I am ; My sinful self to thee I give — Nothing but love shall I receive. mf 4 Then will I tell to sinners round, I What a dear Saviour I have found ; I < I '11 point to thy redeeming blood, ! / And say, — " Behold the way to God !" { 1*94 HYMN 194, S. M. Christ'' 3 Intercession. m 1 VES, the Eedeemer 's gone, J- T' appear before our God ; To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne, with his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now. No burning wrath, comes down ; If justice calls for sinners' blood, The Saviour shows his own. mp 8 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit ho moves ; The Father lays his thunder by, p And looks, and smiles, and loves. mf 4 Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honors sing ; Jesus, the priest, receives our songs, And bears them to the King. ..r ♦•~ CHRIST. 361 mp 5 We bow before his face, < And sound his glories high : / Hosaiina to the God of grace, 7)}/ "Who lays his thunder by. 6 On earth thy mercy reigns, And triumphs all above: mp But, Lord ! how weak our mortal strains, < To speak immortal love I -J Q r HYMN 195, L. M. \.0*J The Dominion of Christ. mf 1 TrA.IL to the Prince of life and peace, -tl Who holds the keys of death and hell I The boundless woi'ld unseen is his, ' And sovereign power becomes him welL p 2 In shame and anguish once he died ; — < But now he lives for evermore : — Bow down, ye saints! around his seat, < And, all ye angel-bands ! adore. /'' 8 Live — ^live for ever, glorious Lord ! To quell thy foes, and guard thy friends ; While all thy chosen tribes rejoice, That thy dominion never ends. — 4 Wortliy thy hand to hold the keys, Guided by wisdom and by love ; Worthy to rule o'er mortal life, < O'er worlds below, and worlds above. /" 5 For ever reign, victorious King ! Wide through the earth thy name be known 1 And call my longing soul to sing Sublimer anthems near thy throne. I Q /> HYMN 196, H. M. | X%J\J Our Uiah-Priest in Heaven. \ " i mp 1 TH' atoning work is done, — | J- The victim's blood is shed ; \ And Jesus now is gone | His people's cause to plead : J — He stands in heaven, their great High-Priest, » And bears their names upon his breast. i 2 No temple made with hands \ His place of service is ; { 31 862 HYMNS CXCVII, CXCVIII. In heaven itself he stands, — A heavenly priesthood his : In him the shadows of the law Are all fullilled, and now withdraw. 8 And, thougli awhile he be Hid from the eyes of men, His penple look to see Their great High-Priest again : mf In brightest glory he wiU come, And take liis waiting people home. 1 q Ky HYMN 197, C. M. 1. tJ § Our great High-Priest. mf 1 pOME, let us join our songs of [jraise yJ To our ascended Priest ; He entered heaven, Avith all our names > Engraven on his breast. \ p 2 Below, he washed our guilt away, \ By his atoning blood ; J — Now he appears before the throne, « And pleads our cause with God. I 8 Clothed with our nature still, he knowb J mp Tiie weakness of our frame, I — And how to shield us from the foes ♦ AVhom he himself o'ercame. J 4 Nor time, nor distance, e'er shall quench j The fervors of his love ; I For us he died in kindness here, j And intercedes above. ; 6 Oh ! may we ne'er forget his grace, \ Nor blush to hear his name ; * < Still may our hearts hold fast his faith, \ f Our lips his praise proclaim. HOLY SPIHIT. \ 1 Q Q HYMN 198, C. M. * 1 t/O Breathing after the Holy Spirit. \ m 1 pOME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove! i \J With all tiiy quickening powers, HOLY SPIEIT. 363 Kindle a flame of sacred love, j In these cold hearts of ours. i mp 2 Look — how we grovel here below, \ Fond of these trifling toys ! \ — Our souls can neither fly nor go, \ *ro reach eternal joys. \ 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, J In vain we strive to rise ; j > Hosannas languish on our tongues, » mp And our devotion dies. I p 4z Dear Lord ! and shall we ever live, At this poor dying rate, Our love so faint, so cold to thee. And thine to us so great? mf 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove! With all thy quickening powers ; Come, shed aoroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 1 q q HYMN 199, S. M. X t/ t7 Convicting and sanctifying Influence. in 1 pOME, holy Spirit! come, < \J Let thy bright beams arise ; — Dispel the sorrow from our minds. The darkness from our eyes. mp 2 Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood ; < And, to our wondering view, reveal — The secret love of God. 3 'T is thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul. To pour fresh life in every part, And new-create the whole. 4 Revive our drooping faith ; Our doubts and fears remove ; < And kindle in our breast the flame mf Of never-dying love. £)(\r\ HYMN 200, 7s. /^\J\J Influences of the Spirit. aff 1 GRACIOUS Spirit! Love Divine I vJ Let thy light within me shine ; »*-♦ IIYMXS CCI, ecu. ' All my guilty fears remove, { Fill iiie with thy heavenly love, J 2 Speak thy pard'ning grace to me, I Set the burdened sinner free ; I Lead me to the Lamb of God, J Wash me in his precious blood. { 3 Life and peace to me impart, i Seal salvation on my heart; I Breathe thyself into my breast, — 4 Earnest of immortal rest. i 4 Let me never from thee stray, * Keep me in the narrow way ; { < Fill my soul with joy divine, J — Keep me, Lord ! for ever thine. J Oni HYMN 201, L. M. I ^\J L The Spirit grieved. { d^l 1 THE Spirit, like a peaceful dove, » J- Flies from the realms of noise and strife ; J Why should we vex and grieve his love, » Who seals our souls to heavenly life ? J 2 Tender and kind be all our thoughts, I Through all our lives let mercy run : # So God forgives our numerous faults, I For the dear sake of Christ, his Son. OrjO HYMN 202, H. M. /^\J^ Pleading the Promise of the Spirit. mp 1 A TIIOU that hearest prayer! V Attend our humble cry ; — And let thy servants share Thy blessing from on high ! We plead the yiromise 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 wlien thy children pray. \ 8 Our heavenly Father, thou ; — J We, childi-en of thy grace : 4 ^ HOLY SPIRIT. 365 ! Oh ! let thy Spirit now _. \ Descend, and fill the place : { < So shall Avc feel the heavenly flame, | mf And all unite to praise thy name. | — 4 Oh ! send thy Spirit down l On all the nations, Lord ! J With great success to crown \ The preaching of thy word, | < Till heathen lands shall own thy sway, J mf And cast their idol-gods away. J 203 204 HYMN 203, S. M. i Tlie indwelling Influences of the Spirit. i m 1 'T IS God, the Spirit, leads \ J- In paths before unknown ; i The work to be performed is ours, t The strength is all his own. i 2 Supported by his grace, j We still ]iursue our way ; J And hope at last to reach the prize, i Secure in endless day. \ 3 'T is he that Avorks to will, i 'T is he that works to do ; j mf His is the power by which -vvo act, — i / His be the glory too. t HYMN 204, L. M. ] Teachings of the Spirit. i 1 /^OME, blessed Spirit! source of light, i yj Whose power and grace are unconfined, t Dispel the gloomy shades of night, — I The thicker darkness of the mind. t 2 To mine illumined eyes, display i The glorious truth thy word reveals ; I Cause me to run the heavenly way, i Thy book unfold, and loose the seals. I 3 Thine inward teachings make me know j The mysteries of redeeming love, The vanity of things below, And excellence of things above. 4 While through this dubious maze I stray. Spread, like the sun, thy beams abroad. 366 HYMNS CCV— CCVII. — To show the dangers of the way, And guide my feeble steps to God. Q/-k c HYDIN 205, 8s and 7s. /d\J k) Prayer for comforting Jvjluences. mf 1 TJOLY GHOST! dispel our sadness, J-A Pierce the clouds of nature's night ; Come, thou Source of joy and gladness! Breathe thy life, and spread thy light. 2 Author of our new creation ! Bid us all thine influence prove ; Make our souls thy habitation ; Shed abroad the Savioui-'s love. C)(\C{ HYMN206, L. M. /wvy U Prayer for spiritual Enjoyment, m 1 pOME, Holy Spirit! calm my mind, yJ And fit me to approach my God ; Eemove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead me to thy blest abode. 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul A living spark of holy fire ? Oh ! kindle now the sacred flame ; Make me to burn with pure desire. mf 3 A brighter faith and hope impart, And let me now my Saviour see ; < Oh ! soothe and ch'K:r my burdened heart, — And bid my spirit rest in thee. Cyfity HYMN 207, L. M. i ^\J I The Sight of Ood and Christ in Heaven. J / 1 T\ESCEND from heaven, immortal Dove ! < J-^ Stoop down, and take us on thy wings, I And mount, and bear us far above J The reach of these inferior things ; — { 2 Beyond — beyond this lower sky, i Up wliere eternal ages roll, { "Where solid pleasures never die. And fruits immortal feast the soul. S Oh I for a sight, a blissful ?'ght, Of our almighty Father's throne I There sits the Saviour crowned with light, Clothed in a body like our own. HOLY SPIEIT. 367 209 4 Adoring saints around liira stand, ♦ And thrones and powers before him fall ; J The God shines gracious through the man, ; And sheds sweet glories on them all. | 5 Oh! what amazing joys they feel, i "While to their golden harps they sing, < And sit on every lieavenly hill, J And spread the triumph of their King ! | i)f\0 HYMN 208, 7s. | ^v/O Prayer for Light and Sanctification. } «2f 1 TT^^"^ GHOST ! with liglit divine, J J-L Shine upon this heart of mine ; | Chase the shades of night away, | Turn my darkness into day. | 2 Holy Ghost! with power divine, * Cleanse this guilty heart of mine ; i Long hath sin, without control, \ Held dominion o'er my soul. \ 3 Holy Ghost ! with joy divine, < Cheer this iaddened heart of mine ; J Bid my many woes depart, » Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit! all-divine, Dwell within this heart of mine ; Cast down every idol-throne, / Eeigu supreme. — and reign alone. HYMN 209, C. M. Various Influences desired, m 1 ■PTERXAL Spirit !— God of truth I -L' Our contrite hearts inspire ; Kindle a flame of heavenly love. And feed the pure desire. mp 2 'T is thine to soothe the sorr'wing mind, i "With guilt and fear oppressed ; | < 'T is thine to bid the dying Uve, j > And give the weary rest. | — 3 Subdue the power of every sin, | "Whate'er that sin may be ; : That we, in singleness of heart, | May "worship only thee. { ^l/h^^ 368 HYMNS CCX, CCXI. 4 Then with our spirits witness bear, That we are sons of God, Eedeeined from sin, and death, and hell, Through Clirist's atouinc; blood. 210 HYMN 210, S. M. Prayer for the Spirit. I m 1 "DLEST Comforter divine ! i J-' Let rays of lieavenly love, I Amid our gloom and darkness, shine, { To guide our souls above. \ mp 2 Draw, with thy still small voice, { From every sinful way ; I < And bid the mourning saint rejoice, , > Though earthly joys decay. ♦ — 3 By thine inspiring breath, I Make every cloud of care, \ p And e'en the gloomy vale of death, I — A smile of glory wear. I 4 Oh ! fill thou every heart J With love to all our race : I Great Comforter ! to us impart I These blessings of thy grace. J Q -I -I HYMN 2U, L. M. { /O X X Prayer for Light and Ouidance. \ m 1 pOME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove! ♦ \J With light and comfort from above; t Be thou our guardian, thou our guide, J O'er every thought and step preside. 1 2 To us the light of truth displaj', \ And make us know and choose thy way ; *t Plant holy fear in every heart, I Tiiat we from God may ne'er depart. ♦ 3 Lead us to holiness — the road { That we must take to dwell with God ; \ Lead us to Christ, the living way, I Nor let us from his precepts stray. 5 4 Lead us to God, our final rest, I < To be with him for ever blessed ; I mf Lead us to heaven, its bliss to share, J And drink our fill of pleasure there. HOLY SPIRIT. 369 Q 1 Q HYMN 212, C. M. i Guide me into thy perfect peace, ] < And bring me to the promised land. j HYMN 214, L. M. i The Comforter. i 1 CURE, the blest Comforter is nigh ; J O 'T is he sustains my fainting heart ; ♦ 370 hym:ns ccxv, ccxvi. mp Else would my hope for ever die, And every cheering ray depart. — 2 "Whene'er, to call the Saviour mine, With ardent wish my heart aspires, — Can it be less tlian power divine, That animates these strong desires ? 3 And, when my cheerful hope can say, — I love my God and taste his grace, — < Lord ! is it not thy blissful ray, > That brings this dawn of sacred peace ? — 4 Let thy good Spirit in my heart For ever dwell, 0 God of love ! inf And light and heavenly peace impart, — Sweet earnest of the joys above. 215 How Unc HYMN 215, C. M. The JVecessity of renewing Orace, helpless guilty nature lies, iconscious of its load I < The heart, unchanged, can never rise mf To happiness and God. — 2 Can aught, beneath a power divine, The 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 ; mf To make the scales of error fall. From reason's darkened eyes ; — 4 To chase the shades of death away, And bid the sinner hve ; 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, mf Almighty Lord ! be thine. 216 HYMN 216, C. M. The Spirit desired. 1 riPwEAT Father of each perfect gift vJ Behold thy servants wait ; HOLY SPIRIT. < mf < mf dol With longing eyes, and lifted hands, We flock around thy gate. 2 Oh ! shed abroad that choicest gift, — Thy Spirit from above, To cheer our eyes with sacred light, And fire our hearts with love. 3 Blest Earnest of eternal joy ! Declare our sins forgiven : And bear, with energy divine. Our raptured thoughts to heaven. 4 Diffuse, 0 God ! thy copious showers, That earth its fruit may yield, And change the barren wilderness. To Carmel's flowery field. 217 mf < f 218 371 HYMN 217, C. M. The Outpouring' of the Spirit. 1 T ET songs of praises fill the sky ! -L' Christ, our ascended Lord, Sends down his Spirit, from on high, According to his word. 2 The Spirit, by his heavenly breath. New life creates within ; He quickens sinners from the death Of trespasses and sin. 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes. And to our heart reveals; Our bodies he his temple makes, And our redemption seals. 4 Come, Holy Spirit ! from above. With thy celestial fire ; Come, and, with flames of zeal and /ove. Our hearts and tongues inspire. HYMN 218, L. M. The Operations of the Holy Spirit. 1 "pTERNAL Spirit ! Ave confess, -L^ And sing, the wonders of thy grace ; Thy power convej's our blessings down. From God the Father, and the Son. 2 Enlightened by thy heavenly ray, Om* shades and darkness turn to day ; I 372 HYMNS OCXIX, ccxx. I Thine inward teachings make us know I Our danger, and our refuge too. I mf 3 Thy power and glory work within, I And break the chains of reigning sin, » — Do our imperious lusts subdue, \ And form our wretched hearts anew. { 4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice, \ mf Thy cheering words awake our joys ; * — Thy words allay the stormy wind, I mp And calm the surges of the mind. I 9 1 Q HYMN 219, C. M. ♦ <^ A t7 Prayer for the promised Spirit. i m 1 DETHRONED on high, almighty Lord I \ Ju The Holy Ghost send down : Fulfill in us thy faithful word. And all thy mercies crown. 2 Though, on our heads, no tongues of fire Their wondrous powers impart, Grant, Saviour ! what we more desire, Thy Spirit in our heai't. 3 Spirit of life, and light, and love ! Thy heavenly influence give ; Quicken our souls — born from above, In Christ that we may live. 4 To our benighted minds reveal The glories of his grace. And bring us, where no clouds conceal The brightness of his face. 5 His love within us shed abroad, — mf Life's ever-springing well, — < Till God in us, and we in God, mf In love eternal dwell. 220 HYMN 220, C. M. Regeneration by the Spirit. 1 "VfOT all the outward forms on earth, 1' Nor rites that God has given. Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth, Can raise a soul to heaven. 2 The sovereign will of God alone Creates us heirs of grace. \ TRINITY. 373 Born in the image of his Son, A new peculiar race. 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, Breathes on the sons of flesh ; Creates anew the carnal mind, And forms the man afresh. mf 4 Our quickened souls awake, and rise, From the long sleep of death ; < On heavenly things we fix our eyes, / And praise employs our breath. TRINITY. 221 HYMN 221, 6s and 4s. Invocation. mf 1 riOME, thou almighty King ! V Help us thy name to sing. Help us to praise : Father ! all-glorious, O'er aU victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of days ! 2 Come, thou incarnate "Word ! f Gird on thy mighty sword ; — Our prayer attend : Come, and thy people bless. And give thy word success ; Spirit of holiness ! On us descend. 8 Come, holy Comforter ! Thy sacred witness bear. In this glad hour : mf Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in every heart. And ne'er from us depart, / Spirit of power ! 4 To the great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence evermore! 374 HYMNS CCXXII, CCXXIII. His sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. \ 999 HYMN 222, C. M. < /^/^/W Praise to the Ood/iead, \ m IT ET them neglect thy glory, Lord * -L^ Who never knew thy grace ; ■mf But our loud songs shall still record The wonders of thy praise. / 2 "We raise our shouts, O God ! to tlfet, And send them to thy throne ; All glory to th' united Three, — The undivided One. mf 3 'T was he — and we '11 adore his name — That formed us by a word ; 'T is he restores our ruined frame ; — Salvation to the Lord ! /' 4 Hosanna ! let the earth and skies Repeat the joyful sound ; Eocks, hills, and vales reflect the voice, Li one eternal round. QQQ HYMN 223, C. M. i /^/OO Praise to the Trinity. i mf 1 ■PATHER of glory ! to thy name J i- Lnmortal praise we give, i* Who dost an act of grace proclaim, And bid us rebels live. * 2 Immortal honor to the Son, \ Who makes thine anger cease ; — I Our lives he ransomed with his own, I > And died to make our peace. I mf 3 To thine almighty Spirit be * Immortal glory given ; I Whose influence brings us near to thee, I And trains us up for heaven. if 4 Let men, with their united voice. Adore th' eternal God, t And spread his honors and their joys, I Through nations far abroad. 4— TRINITY. 375 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join One general song to raise ; Let saints, in eartli and heaven, combine, In harmony and praise. QQ/i HYMN 224, L. M. <.C/C4» Prayer to the Trinity. m 1 17ATHER of heaven! whose love profound -T A ransom for our souls hath found, — mp Before thy throne we sinners bend ; To us thy pard'ning love extend. — 2 Almighty Son — incarnate Word — Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord 1 mp Before thy throne we sinners bend ; To us thy saving grac^ extend. — 3 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, — mp Before thy throne we sinners bend ; > To us thy quickening power extend. — 4 Jehovah! — Father, Spirit, Son! — Mysterious Godhead — Three in One ! > Before thy throne we sinners bend ; — Gi'ace, pardon, life to us extend. HYMN 225, 6s and 4s. Prayer to the Triune Jehovah, m 1 'PHOU ! Avhose almighty word J- Chaos and darkness heard. And took their flight, — Hear us, we humbly pray, And, where the gospel's day \ Sheds not its glorious ray, | "Let there be light!" 1 2 Thou ! who didst come to bring, | On thy redeeming wing, \ Healing and sight, — | Health to the sick in mind, ; Sight to the inly blind, — ♦ Oh ! now to all mankind, j "Let there be light!" \ 3 Spirit of truth and love, \ Life-giving holy Dove ! \ mf Speed forth thy flight: | 225 376 HYMNS CCXXVI, CCXXVII. S Move on the waters' face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And, in earth's darkest place, "Let there be light!" 4 Holy, holy, holy, Most glorious Trinity, — "Wisdom, Love, Might! f Boundless as ocean's tide EoUing in fullest pride. O'er the earth, far and wide — "Let there be light!" QQr» HYMN 226, L. M. /^/i/\J Praise to the Father, Son and Spirit, mf 1 'DLEST be the Father and his love, -D To which celestial source, we owe Kivers of endless joy above, — And rills of comfort here below. / 2 Glory to thee, great Son of God ! > From whose dear wounded body rolls p A precious stream of vital blood — > Pardon and life for dying souls. — 3 "We give thee, sacred Spirit ! praise, > Who, in our hearts of sin and woe, < Mak'st living springs of grace arise, / And into boundless glory flow. 4 Thus God the Father,— God the Son,— And God the Spirit, we adore ; — That sea of life and love unknown, "Without a bottom, or a shore. OQrf BnnilN 227, 7s. /d//Ci I Christians praising the Trinity. mf 1 piREAT the joy when Christians meet; — vJ Christian fellowship, how sweet, — < "When, their theme of praise the same, f They exalt Jehovah's name ! 2 Sing we then eternal love, — Such as did the Father move ; — He beheld the M'orld undone. Loved the world, and gave his Son. mf 3 Sing the Son's unbounded love ; — How he left the realms above, 4 4 TRINITY. 377 — Took our nature and our place, Lived and died to save our race. 4 Sing we too the Spirit's love ; — Witli our stubborn hearts he strove, < Chased the mists of sins away, mf Turned our night to glorious day. > 0 Great the joy, the union sweet, mf When the saints in glory meet ! Where the theme is still the same ; f "Where they praise Jehovah's name. 228 HYMN 228, 7s. Communion with the Triune Ood. 1 TN 1 ] "N thy presence Ave appear ; } Lord! we love to worship here, j When, within the veil, we meet { Thee upon thy mercy-seat. | mf 2 While thy glorious name is sung, i Touch our lips, and loose our tongue ; < < Then our joyful souls shall bless J f Thee, tlie Lord, our righteousness. j ^^ ' — 3 While to thee our prayers ascend, j Let thine ear in love attend ; '. Hear us, for thy Spirit pleads ; | Hear, for Jesus intercedes. } mp 4 While thy word is heard with awe, | And Ave tremble at thy law, j < Let the gospel's wondrous love ♦ mf Every doubt and fear remove. » — 5 While thy ministers proclaim ' < Peace and pardon through thy name, 5 mf In their voices, let us own 1 Jesus, speaking from the throne. ♦ — 6 From thy house when we return, ', Let our hearts within us burn ; \ That, at evening, we may say, — J " We have walked with God to-day." \ QOq HYMN 229, 8s and 73. j t^^ ZJ Praise to Father, Son and Spirit, J mf 1 TPO the Source of every blessing, j 1 npO the Source of every blessing, J- Grateful anthems let us raise ; |4- 32* 3Y8 HYMN COXXX. J Holy joy, our souls possessing, I Swells the tribute of our praise. I 2 Glory to th' almighty Father, } Fountain of eternal love, ♦ — Who, liis wandering sheep to gather, { Sent a Saviour from above. ♦ tnf 3 To the Son all praise be given, J Who, with love unknown before, \ < Left the bright abode of heaven, { > And our sins and sorrows bore. i — 4 Equal strains of warm devotion ♦ Let the Spirit's praise employ ; i Author of each pure emotion,— I Source of wisdom, peace, and joy. J < 5 Thus — our joyful hearts ascending, — I / Glorify Jehovah's name ; I Heavenly songs with ours are blending,- ♦ There, the theme is still the same. J I QOn HYMN 280, S. M. J /^tJyJ The Father, Son and Holy OhosU \ nf 1 W^^^^ ^^^ ^^® ^°S®^ throng i ' ' Give thanks to God on high, I y Let earth repeat tlie joyful song, { And echo to the sky. 5 — 2 Father ! in whom we live, i In whom we are and move, — I mf The glory, power and praise receive { Of thine eternal love. ♦ — 3 Incarnate Deity ! ♦ Let all the ransomed race i mf Eender in thanks their lives to thee, I For thy redeeming grace. J 4 Spirit of holiness ! I < Let all thy saints adore i mf Thy sacred energy, and bless i Thy heart-renewing power. { f 5 Eternal, glorious Lord ! ♦ Let all the saints above, { Let all the sons of men record, And celebrate thy love. U ALARMING. 379 Q «) -| HYMN 231, 83 and 6s, Peculiar. /^ O J- Uallclujak to the Triune God. f" 1 CING— Hallelujah ! praise the Lord I O Sing with a cheerful voice ; Exalt our God witk one accord, And in his name rejoice : Ne'er cease to sing, thou ransomed host 1 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Till, in the realms of endless light, Your praises shall unite. 2 There we, to all eternity. Shall join th' angelic lays. And sing, in perfect harmony, To God our Saviour's praise ; He hath redeemed us by his blood, And made us kings and priests to God : < For us — for us the Lamb was slain, — ff Praise ye the Lord ! — Amen. ALAHMINa. Q Q Q HYMN 232, 7s and 6s, Peculiar. ^ij/Z/ The Alarm. aff 1 CINNER ! stop— Oh ! stop and think, O Before you farther go : Will you sport upon the brink Of everlasting woe ? On the verge of ruin stop ; — Now the friendly warning take ; Stay your footsteps, ere you drop Into the burning lake. 2 Say — have you an arm like God, That you his will oppose ? Fear you not that iron rod With which he breaks his foes? Can you stand in that dread day, Which his justice shall proclaim, When the earth shall melt away, Like wax before the flame ? I 380 HYMNS COXXXIII, COXXXIV. 3 Ghastly death "will quickly come, And drag you to his bar ; Then you '11 hear your awful doom, And sink in deep despair! All your sins will round you crowd ; You will mark their crimson dye, < Each for vengeance crying loud, > And then— no refuge nigh ! HYMN 233, L. M. The Sinner exhorted. 233 of 1 CINNER! Oh! Avhy so thoughtless grcwn? O Why in such fearful haste to die ? Why speed thy 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 Saviour's blood. And force thy passage to the flames ? 3 Sinner ! Oh ! lift thy thoughts above, < And hear the Lord of life unfold mf The glories of his dying love — For ever telling, yet untold I QO/f HYMN 234, 7s. /C-OtB The Sinner warned. t)i, 1 TTASTE, 0 sinner ! to be wise, J-A Stay not for the morrow's sun ; Wisdom warns thee, from the skies. All the paths of death to shun. 2 Haste, and mercy noAV implore ; Stay not for the morrow's sun ; Thy probation may be 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 should cease to burn, Ere salvation's work is done. 4 Haste, while yet thou canst be blest ; Stay not for the mon-oiv's sun; p Death may thy poor soul arrest. Ere the morrow is begun. ALARMING. 881 CyOR HYMN 235, Us. /^ijtj Danger of Delay. m 1 "HELAY not, delay not ; 0 sinner draw near, J^ The waters of life are now flowing for thee; No price is demanded, the Saviour is here, Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Pelay not, delay not ; why longer abuse Tlie love and compassion of Jesus, thy God ? r^ fountain is opened,— how canst thou refuse To wash, and be cleansed in his pai'd'ning blood? 3 Delay not, delay not ; O sinner ! to come, For mercy still lingers and calls thee to-day ; > Her voice is not heard in the vale of the tomb ; p Her message, unheeded, will soon pass away. — 4 Delay not, delay not ; the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted, may take its sad flight ; mp And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, p To sink in the gloom of eternity's night. C\Oa HYMN 236, L. M. ^ij O One Thing needful. off 1 IITHY will ye waste, on trifling cares, ' ' Tliat life which God's compassion spares, While, in the various range of thought. The one thing needful is forgot? 2 Shall God invite you from above ? Shall Jesus urge his dying love ? Shall troubled conscience give you pain, And all these pleas unite in vain ? 3 Not so your eyes will always view Those objects which you now pursue ; Not so will hea>ven and hell appear, When death's decisive hour is near. 4 Almighty God ! thy grace impart ; Fix deep conviction on each heart : Nor let us waste, on trifling cares, That life which thy compassion spares^ 007 HYMN 237, C. M. <^0 I Exhortation to Repentance. m 1 "DEPENT! the voice celestial cries ; J^ No longer dare delay : 382 HYMITS CCXXXVIII, CCXXXIX. > The soul that scorns the mandate dies, < And meets a fiery day. mp 2 No more the sovereign eye of God O'erlooks the crimes of men ; — His heralds now are sent abroad. To warn the world of sin. mp 3 O sinners ! in his presence bow, And all your guilt confess ; Accept the offered Saviour now, Nor trifle with his grace. < 4 Soon, will the awful trumpet sound, mf And call you to his bar ; — His mercy knows th' appointed bound, And yields, to justice there. 5 Amazing love — that yet will call. And yet prolong our days ! Our hearts subdued by goodness fall, < And weep, and love, and praise. QOQ HYMN 238, 7s. /^tjCj The Sinner meeting Ood. mp 1 C INTSTER ! art thou still secure ? O Wilt thou still refuse to pray ? Can thy heart or hand endure. In the Lord's avenging day ? mf 2 See, — his mighty arm is bared ; Awful terrors clothe his brow ! For his judgments stand prepared; — > Thou must either break or bow. mf 3 At his presence nature shakes. Earth affrighted hastes to flee. Solid mountains melt like wax: < What wiU then become of thee? — 4 Who his coming may abide ? You that glory in your shame !— Can you find a place to hide, < When the world is wrapt in flame ? Q Q Q HYMN 239, 8s, 7s and 4. /^Ot7 The Voice of Mercy. aff 1 TTEAR, O sinner ! mercy hails you ; Jl Now with sweetest voice she calls ; ^l ALARMING. 383 Bids you haste to seek the Saviour, Ere the hand of justioe falls: : ' p Hear, O sinner ! 'T is the voice of mercy calls. : aj' 2 See! the storm of vengeance gathering O'er the path you dare to tread ! < Hark! the awful thunder rolling / Loud and louder o'er your head ! ; p Turn, O sinner ! > Lest the lightning strike you dead. of 3 Haste, O sinner ! to the Saviour ; Seek his mercy while you may ; Soon the day of grace is over ; — Soon your life will pass away ; mf Haste, O sinner ! p You must perish if you stay. HYMN 240, C. P. M. Present and future Realities, 240 off 1 TO! on a narrow neck of land, -L' Between two boundless seas I stand. — Yet how insensible ! A point of time — a moment's space — Kemoves me to yon heavenly place. Or — shuts me up in hell ! 2 O God ! my inmost soul convert, And, deeply on my thoughtless heart, Eternal things impress ; Give me to feel their solemn weight. And save me, ere it be too late ; — "Wake me to righteousness. < 3 Before me place, in bright array, mf The pomp of that tremendous day, / "When thou with clouds shalt come, — To judge the nations at thy bar ; — And tell me, Lord ! shall I be there, To meet a joyful doom ? Be this my one great business here, "With holy trembling, holy fear, To make my calling sure? Thine utmost counsel to fulfill. To suffer all thy righteous will. And to the end endure ! 384 HYMXS CCXLI, CCXLII. 5 Then, Saviour ! then my soul receive, mf Transported from the earth, to live f And reigii with thee above : mf Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, And hope, in full supreme delight, f And everlasting love. 241 HYMN 241, L. M. Z-t/e, the Day of Orace and Hope. m IT IFE is the time to serve the Lord, JL/ The time t' insure the great reward ; And, while the lamp holds out to burn, The vilest sinner may return. 2 Life is the hour that God has given, To 'scape from hell and fly to heaven ; The day of grace, — and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day. 3 The living know that they must die. But all the dead forgotten lie ; Their mem'ry and their sense are gone, Alike unknowing and uuknoAvn. mf 4: Then, what my thoughts design to do, < My hands ! with all your might pursue ; — Since no device, nor Avork is found, > Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the groimd. — 5 There are no acts of pardon past, p In the cold grave to which we haste ; > But darkness, death, and long despair, pp Keign in eternal silence there. QAQ HYMN 242, C. M. /^~C/^ Expostulation with Sinners. mp 1 TTE ! who despise the Saviour's grace, -1- And scorn his gospel, here, — < How can you meet his angry face, > Or at his bar appear ? mf 2 When every earthly hope shall fail, — < When stornis of wrath are nigh, > How will your souls aflfrighted quail, p Beneath his burning eye ! aff 3 Why will you madly rush on death, And force your way to woe ? ALARMING. 385 | Why tempt the God, that holds your breath, j To strike the fatal blow ? i 4 Turn, guilty shiners! quickly turn; j Oh! come to Jesus now; — { < Ere the fierce llames around you burn, * > To your Eedeemer bow. J 243 EYMN 243, L. M. Advice to Youth. m 1 VrOW, in tlie heat of youthful blood, -»-' Kenieniber your Creator, God; < Behold ! the months come hastening on, > When you shall say — " My joys are gone." mp 2 Behold ! the aged sinner goes p Laden wit]^ guilt and heavy woes, Down to the regions of the dead, With endless curses on his head. 3 The dust returns to dust again ; The soul, in agonies of pain, > Ascends to God — not there to dwell, — pp But hears her doom, and sinks to hell. > 4 Eternal King! I fear thy name ; p Teach ine to know how frail I am ; — And, when my soul must hence remove, Give me a mansion in thy love. HYMN 244, S. M. Grieving the Spirit. 244 ^ff ^ A ^D canst thou, sinner ! slight i -^ The call of love divine? j Shall God, with tenderness invite, * And gain no thought of thine ? ♦ 2 Wilt thoii not cease to grieve | The Spirit from thy breast, * Till he thy wretched soul shall leave { With all thy sins oppressed ? < 3 To-day, a pard'niug God { Will hear the suppliant pray, « To-day, a Saviour's cleansing blood { Will wash thy guilt away. | 4 But, grace so dearly bought | If yet thou wilt despise, J I 386 HYMXS CCXLV, CCXLVI. Thy feartul doom, with vengeance fraught, Will fill thee with surprise. HYMN 245, C. M. Frailty and Sin. \ 245 J mp 1 TTOW short and hasty is our life ! * -i-l How vast our soul's affairs ! t Yet senseless mortals vainly strive * To lavish out their years. I 2 Our days run thoughtlessly along, I Without a moment's stay ; I Just like a story, or a song, I We pass our lives away. I 8 God from on high invites us home, iBut Ave march heedless on, And, ever hastening to the tomb, i* Stoop downward as we run. 4 How we deserve the deepest hell, I Who slight the joys above ! \ < "\yhat chains of vengeance should we feel, } — Who break such cords of love ! i 5 Draw us, O God ! with sovereign grace, i And lift our thoughts on higli, * That we may end this mortal race, I < And see salvation nigh. 246 HYMN 246, C. M. Brevity of Life. \ m 1 r ET others boast how strong they be, J -Ij Nor death nor danger fear; \ mp But we '11 confess, O Lord ! to thee, i p What feeble things we are. } — 2 Fresh as the grass our bodies stand, ' < And flourish bright and gay ; t mp A blasting wind sweeps o'er the laud, i > And fades the grass away. J — 3 Our life contains a thousand springs, ' mp And dies, if one be gone ; : — Strange ! that a harp of thousand strings I Should keep in tune so long. ^4 But 't is our God supports our frame, — The God who built us first ; ALARMIITG. 387 mf Salvation to th' almighty IsTarae, > That ceai'ed us from the dust. C)Ar^ HYMN 247, L. M. /Ci^ I TSe Road to Life, and to Death. mp 1 "DROAD is the road that leads to death, -t) And thousands walk together there; — But wisdom shows a narrow path, With here and there a traveler. 2 " Deny thyself and take thy cross," — Is the Redeemer's great command : > N'ature must count her gold but dross, < If she would gain this heavenly land. > 3 The fearful soul that tires and faints, — And walks the ways of God no more, Is but esteemed almost a saint, > And makes his own destruction sure. aff 4 Lord ! let not all my hopes be vain ; Create my heart entirely new, "Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, "Which false apostates never knew. 248 1 T( HYMN 248, S. M. Uncertainty of Life. ^0-MORROW, Lord ! is thine,— Lodged in thy sovereign hand ; And, if its sun arise and shine, It shines by thy command. mp 2 The present moment flies, And bears our life away ; — Oh ! make thy servants truly wise, That they may live to-day. p 3 Since, on this fleeting hour, Eternity is hung, mf Awaken, by thy mighty power, — The aged and the young. 4 One thing demands our care ; — Be that one thing pursued ; Lest, slighted once, the season fair Si .. aid never be renewed. mf 5 To Jesus may we fly. Swift as the morning light. »*-♦ 888 HYMNS COXLIX, CCL. > Lest lifeV young golden beams should die, p In sudden, endless night. CONVICTION. Q/iq HYMN 249, S. M. /^TTt/ 77"« Sinni-.r arrested. off 1 MY former hopes are fled, Ifl My terror now begins ; My guilty soul, alas ! is " dead In trespasses and sins." 2 Ah ! whither shall I fly ?— Where seek for mercy's door? The law proclaims destruction nigh, < And justice armed with power. p 3 When I review my Avays, I dread th' impending doom; > While yet some friendly whisper saj^s,- p "Flee from the wrath to come!" aff 4 Oh ! that I now might see Some glimmering from afar, — Some beam of hope to dawn on me, p> And save me from despair. 250 HYMN 250, 78 and 6s. The Sinner disquieted. WHY sinks my soul desponding, Why fill my eyes with tears, While nature all-surrounding The smile of beauty wears ? Why, burdened now Avith sorrow, Is every lab'ring thought ? Each vision that I borrow, With gloom and sadness fraught i The pleasures that deceived me My soul no more can cliarm; Of rest they oft bereaved me, And filled me with alarm ; The objects, I have cherished, Are empty as the wind ; My earthly joys have perished ; — What comfort shall I find 'i 4^ 4^..^ COJ^VICTION. 389 3 If inward, still inquiring, I turn my searcliing eye, Or upward, now aspiring, I raise my feeble cry, l>I'o heavenly light is beaming, To cheer my troubled breast, No ray of comfort gleaming, To give my spirit rest. 4 My soul ! from this dread anguish, Is there no refuge nigh ? 1 'T is guilt that makes thee languish, 1 And leaves thee thus to die : Kenounce thy sin and folly 1 Before the throne of grace ; i < And make the Lord, most holy, i Wl/ Thy strength and righteousness. ! 95 1 u.'man 251, c. M. ,■ /^tJ i. Conviction by the Law. m 1 T ORD ! how secure ray conscience was, -L^ And felt no inward dread ! I r I was alive without the law. And thcQght my sins were dead. \ < 2 My hopes of heaven were firm and bright ; — But, since the precept came, i! "With a convincing power and light, ; P I find how vile I am. 3 My guilt appeared but small before. \ P Till terribly I saw — 1 // : How perfect, holy, just, and pure. Is thine eternal law. 1 7np 4 Then felt my soul the heavy load, 1 1 My sins revived again : — 1 I have provoked a di'eadful God, 1 P And all my hopes are slain. \ ^P 5 My God ! I cry, with every breath. 1 For some kind power to save, — 1 — To break the yoke of sin and death, mf And thus redeem the slave. i QKQ HYMN252, L. M. /CU/di The Strivings of Vie Spirit. mp 1 C AY, sinner ! hath a voice within ^-^ Oft whispered to thy secret soul, ^-^ 33* 390 HYMN CCLm. Urged thee to leave the "ways of sin, xiiid yield thy heart to God's control ? < 2 Sinner ! it was a heavenly voice, — I It was the Spirit's gracious call ; I It hade thee make the better choice, i And haste to seek in Christ thine all. I 3 Spurn not the call to life and light ; I Regard, in time, the warning kind ; I That call thou niay'st not always slight, I And yet the gate of mercy tind. { 4 God's Spirit will not always strive J With hardened, self-destroying man ; i Ye, who persist his love to grieve, I May never hear his voice again. 5 Sinner ! perhaps, this very day, Thy last accepted time may be : > Oh! should'st thou grieve him now away, p Then hope may never beam on thee. HYMN 253, S. K. Man condemned before Ood. 253 mp 1 AH! how shall fallen man -tx 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 eyes. Could we, for one of thousand faults, A just excuse devise ? m 3 All-seeing, powerful God ! Who can with. thee contend? Or who, that tries th' imequal strife, Shall prosper in the end? mf 4 The mountains, in thy wrath. Their ancient seats forsake ; The trembling earth deserts her place, f Her rooted pillars shake. p 5 Ah ! how shall guilty man Contend with such a God? < None — none can meet him, and escape, > But through the Saviour's blood. INVITING. 255 HYTttN 225, C. M. The Saviour'' s Invitation. mviTiXG. 391 ? OR A HYMN 254, S. M. \ ^O-i! The evii Heart. t aff 1 A STOXISHED and distressed, } -^ I turn mine eyes within ; \ My heart with loads of guilt oppressed, { The seat of every sin. \ 2 "What crowds of evil thoughts, \ What vile affections there ! Distrust, presumption, artful guile, Pride, envy, slavisk fear ! 3 Almighty King of saints ! These hateful sins subdue ; Dispel the darkness from my mind. And all my powers renew. < 4 TLis done, — my cheerful voice f Shall loud hosannas raise ; My soul shall glow with gratitude, — My lips pronounce thy praise. m 1 THE Saviour calls ; — let every ear j J- Attend tlie heavenly sound ; i < Ye doubting souls ! dismiss your fear, » — Hope smiles reviving round. J 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, « Here streams of bounty flow, | And life, and health, and bliss impart, » To banish mortal woe. \ 3 Ye sinners ! come ; 't is mercy's voice ; \ The gracious call obey ; *t Mercy invites to heavenly joys, — \ And can you yet delay ? mp 4 Dear Saviour ! draw reluctant hearts ; < To thee let sinners fly, — And take the bliss thy love imparts, And diink, and never die. 392 HYMNS COLVI, CCLVII. Q r /> HYMN 256, L. M. i^KJ U Rest for the weary Penitent. mp 1 pOME, "weary souls! with sin distressed, \J Come, and accept the promised rest ; The Saviour's gracious call obey, < And cast your gloomy fears away. — 2 Here, mercy's boundless ocean flows, > To cleanse your guilt and heal your woes ; — Pardon and life, and endless peace ; — How rich the gift, how free the grace ! 3 Lord ! we accept, with thankful heart, The hope thy gracious words impart ; X We come, with trembling; — yet rejoice, vif And bless the kind inviting voice. < 4 Dear Saviour ! let thy powerful love — Confirm our faith, — our fears remove ; mp Oh ! sweetly reign in every breast. And guide us to etei'nal rest. O [\rf HYMN 257, C. M. ^01 The Gospel Trumpet. m 1 T ET every mortal ear attend, ■L^ And every heart rejoice ; i The trumpet of the gospel sounds, 5 With an inviting voice. i 2 Ho ! all ye hungry, starving souls, ♦ That feed upon the wind, I mp And vainly strive, with earthly toils, ♦ To fill th' immortal mind ! — i — 3 Eternal wisdom has prepared { A soul-reviving feast, J And bids your longing appetites I The rich provision taste. I 4 Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, ^ p> And pine away and die ! I < Here you may quench your raging thirst : m/ With springs that never dry. \ — 5 Rivers of love and mercy, here, I In a rich ocean join ; I mf Salvation in abundance flows, » Like floods of milk and wine. 4 INVITING. 393 6 The liap[)y gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day ; — Ix)rd ! we are come to seek supplies, And drive onr wants away. HYMN 258, L. M. Christ^ s Iiiiiitation. to Sinners, 258 mp 1 " riOME hitlier, all ye weary souls ! V-/ Yo heav^'-laden sinners ! come ; — I 'II give you rest from all your toils, m/ And raise you to mj heavenly home. — 2 " They shall find rest, who learn of me, — p I 'm of a meek and lowly mind ; < But passion rages like the sea, mf And pride is restless as the wind. — 3 "Blessed is the man, whose shoulders take My yoke, and bear it with delight ; My yoke is easy to his neck. My grace shall make the burden light." mf 4. Jesus ! we come at thy command ; With faith, and hope, and humble zeal, — Eesign our spirits, to thy hand, To mould and guide us at thy will. 259 HYMN 259, L. M. Living H'aters. m 1 TTO ! every one that thirsts ! draw nigh ; J Al 'T is God invites the fallen race ; | Mercy and free salvation buy, | Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. « 2 Ye nothing in exchange can give, — 5 Leave all ye have and are behind ; J Freely the gift of God receive, \ Pardon and peace in Jesus- find. | 3 Come to the living waters, come ; | Sinners ! obey your Maker's voice ; | > Return, ye weary wanderers ! home, J < And in redeeming love rejoice. | HYMN 260, C. M. The Resolve. 260 aff 1 pOME, trembling sinner ! in whose breast, V A thousand thoughts revolve, — r 394 HYMNS OOLXI, CCLXII. Come, "with your giiilt and fear oppressed, And make this last resolve : — I 2 " I 'II go to Jesus though my sin i Hath like a mountain rose ; I I '11 seek his courts, and enter in, i AVhatever may oppose. { 8 " Prostrate I '11 fall before his throne, I And there my guilt confess ; I I '11 tell him, I 'm a wretch undone, j Without his sovereign grace. I 4 " Perhaps he will admit my plea, I Perhaps will hear my prayer ; i But, if I perish* I will pray, I And perish only there. I 5 " I can but perish if I go, I I am resolved to try ; I For, if I stay away, I know 5 > I must for ever die." i Qn-i HYMN 261, 8s and 7s, Peculiar. J /wU J. A Fountain set open. \ ^ff 1 pOME to Calv'ry's holy mountain, I \J Sinners, ruined by the fall ! I Here a pure and healing fountain ♦ Flows to you, — to me, — to all, — I In a full perpetual tide, I Opened when the Saviour died. * 2 Come, in sorrow and contrition, ', Wounded, impotent, and blind ; \ Here the guilty, free remission, — i Here the troubled, peace may find ; \ < Health this fountain will restore ; J > He that drinks shall thirst no more :- - nif 3 He that drinks shall live for ever, — 'T is a soul-reviving flood : God is faithful-- God will never Break his covenant in blood ; — Signed, when our Redeemer died, < Sealed, when he was glorified. i\no HYMN 262, Ss and 78. /i^\j /^ False and true Pleasures. aff 1 TPELL us, wanderer ! wildly roving J- From the patK that leads to peace, INVITING. 395 \ 4: Such is pleasure's transient story Lasting happiness is known Only in the path to glory, — In the Saviour's love alone. 263 1 T( 264 Pleasure's false enchantment loving, — | When will thy delusion cea.se ? ♦ 2 Onct-. like thee, by joys surrounded, J We could kneel at pleasure's shrine ; | Then our brightest hopes were bounded, ( By delights as false as thine. * 3 But those visions never blessed us, — I Soon their tleeting day was o'er; j Tlien the world, that had caressed us, * Charmed us with its smiles no more, \ HYKN 263, L. M. The happy Choice, ''0-DAY — if ye will hear his voice, i Now is the time to make your choice ; i < Say — will you to Mount Zion go ? » > Say — will you have this Christ, or no ? I mp 2 Ye wandering souls, who find no rest ! | < Saj' — will you be for ever blest ? j — Will you be saved from sin and hell ? { < Will you with Christ in glory dwell ? J mp 3 Come now, dear youth ! for ruin bound, I — Obey the gospel's joyful sound ; \ Come, go with us, and you shall prove mf The joy of Christ's redeeming love. — 4 Once more we ask you in his name, — For yet his love remains the same, — < Say — will you to Mount Zion go ? > Say — will«5'ou have this Christ or no? HYMN 264, C. M. Pardon and Sanctification in Christ, p 1 TTOW sad our state by nature is ! , -l-L Our sin — how deep it stains ! | And Satan binds our captive minds, 1 Fast in his slavish chains. \ — 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace, i Sounds from the sacred word ; — j j 396 HYMNS CCl.XV, CCLXVI. i J "Ho! ye despairing sinners ! come, { And trust upon the Lord." i3 My soul obeys th' almighty call, - And runs to tliis relief; I I would believe thy promise, Lord ! J Oh ! help my unbulief. * mp 4 To the dear fountain of thy blood, J < Incarnate God ! I fly ; 5 mp Here let me wash my spotted soul, ' From stains of deepest dye. I p 5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, J > On thy kind arms I fall ; ' < Be thou my strength and righteousness, J ?/?/ My Jesus, and my all. 265 HYMN 265, C. M. The IVay to Zion. 1 INQUIRE, ye pilgrims ! for the way JL That le.ids to Zion's hill. i J- That leads to Zion's hill, And thither set your steady face, i With a determined will. i 2 Oh ! come, and to his temple haste, I And seek his favor tliere ; { mp Before his footstool, humbly bow, # < And pour your fervent prayer. i — 8 Oh ! come, and join your souls to God * In everlasting bands; J Accept the blessings he bestows, ♦ With thankful hearts and hands. HYMN 266, C. M. S ^\)\J Imitation to the Qospel Feast. \ '^'ff 1 V^ wretched, hungrj', starving poor ! \ J- Behold a royal feast, — \ Where mercy spreads lier bounteous store s For every humble guest. I 2 Here Jesus stands with open arms; I He calls, he bids you, come; I Guilt liolds you back, and fear alai'uis ; ! But see! there yet is room : — » 3 Room in the Saviour's bleeding heart ; 5 There love and pity meet ; INVITING. Nor will he bid the soul depart, That trembles at his I'eet. — 4: Oh ! come, and with his children, taste The blessings )f his love ; "While hope attends tlie sweet repast Of nobler joys above. mf 6 There, witli united heart and voice, Before th' eternal tlirone, f Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice, la songs on earth unknown. '0' HYMN 267, C. M. The Fountain of living fVaters. 267 [H ! what amazing words of grace Are iu the gospel found, Suited to every sinner's case Who hears the joyful sound ! mp 2 Come, then, with all your wants and wounds, Your every burden bring ; < Here love, unchanging love, abounds, — mf A deep celestial spring. 3 This spring with living waters flows, And heavenly joys imparts ; — Come, thirsty souls ! your wants disclose, And drink, with thankful hearts. > 4 Millions of sinners, vile as vou, — Have here found life and pearf»; Come, then, and prove its virtues too, < And di'ink, adore, and bless. QPQ HYMN 268, 7s. 1 /^UO Sinners urged to accept the Invitation, J m 1 VE ! who in his courts are found, J J- Listening to the joyful sound, J p Lost and helpless as ye are, | Sons of sorrow, sin, and care, — mf Glorify the King of kings, — Take the peace the gospel brings. 2 Turn to Christ your longing eyes, mp View this bleeding sacrifice ; — See, in him, your sins forgiven, Paa-don, holiness, and heaven ; I 398 HYMNS CCLXIX, CCLXX. J mf Glorify the King of kings, I — Take the peace the gospel brings. I 9^q HYMN 269, 7s. { /^\jXJ Ezposl'ilation with, Sinnira. aff 1 CIKN'ERS! turn; why will ye die ? '^ God, your Maker, asks you — Why ? God, who did your being give, Made you with himself to live, — He the fatal cause demands, Asks the work of his own hands, — < Why, ye thankless creatures ! why, > Will ye cross his love, and die ? aff 2 Sinners ! turn ; why will ye die ? God, your Saviour, asks you — Why ? He, who did your souls retrieve. Died himself that ye might live : — Will ye let him die in vain? Crucify your Lord again ? < Why, ye ransomed sinners ! why > Will ye sliglit his grace, and die ? aff 3 Sinners ! turn ; why will ye die ? i God, the Spirit, asks you — Why ? * Many a time with 3'ou he strove, I Wooed you to embrace his love : I Will ye not his grace receive ? I Will ye still refuse to live ? { < Oh ! ye guilty sinners ! why — I > Why will ye for ever die ? * j 97/-) HYMN 270, C. M. I /w I \j Expostulation with Sinners. i m 1 CINNERS! the voice of God regard ; ^ 'T is Mercy speaks to-day ; He calls yon, by liis sovereign word, From sin's destructive way. 2 Like the rough sea that cannot rest, You live devoid of peace; SA thousand stings, within your breast, Deprive your souls of ease. J mp 3 Your way is dark, and leads to liell ; i And will yon onward go? I Can you in endless burnings dwell, * p Or bear eternal woe ? IXVITING. 399 J — 4 Lo! he, who tiinis to God, shall live, ♦ Througli Ills abouuding grace; \ His mercy will the guilt forgive | Of those who seek his face. t 5 Bow to tlie sceptre of his word — J Renouncing every sin; | Submit to liini, your sovereign Lord, s And learn his will divine. ; nif 6 His love exceeds your highest thoughts ; — ; He pardons like a God ; i — He will forgive your numerous faults, { > Through Christ's atoning blood. i HYMN 271, L. M. Knocking at the Door. 271 aff 1 T) EHOLD a stranger at the door ! -L) He gently knocks, — has knocked befoie; Has waited long — is waiting still ; You treat no other friend so ill. 2 Oh ! lovely attitude — he stands "With melting heart and loaded hands : Oh ! 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, 't is he, With garments dyed on Calvary. mf 4 Rise — touched with gratitude divine. Turn out his enemy and thine, — That soul-destroying monster, sin, — mp And let the heavenly stranger in. 5 Admit him, ere his anger burn, — > His feet departed ne'er return ; mp Admit him, — or the hour 's at hand, > You'll at his door rejected stand. HYMN 272, Ss, 73 and 4s. Invitation to Sinners. 272 aff 1 pOME, ye sinners ! heavy-laden, \J Lost and ruined by the fall, — 4-.' 400 HYMN CCLXXm. If you "wait till you are better, You will never come at all : Sinners only, Clirist, the Saviour, came to call. m 2 Let no sense of guilt prevent you, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him : This he gives you ; — 'T is the Spirit's rising beam. aff 3 Agonizing in the garden, Lo ! your Saviour prostrate lies ; On the bloody tree behold him. There he groans, and bleeds, and dies: " It is finished" — Heaven accepts the sacrifice. m 4 Lo ! th' incarnate God ascending J Pleads the merit of his blood ; | Venture on him, — venture wholly, i Let no other trust intrude : \ None but Jesus i Can do helpless sinners good. i* mf 5 Saints and angels, joined in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb ; While the blissful seats of heaven , Sweetly echo with his name ; J I / Hallelujah!— \ 5 Sinners here may sing the same. 070 HYMN273, L. M. 5 /C/ I fj The Sinntr entreated. ' aff 1 "DETURN, O wanderer! now return, > -[^ And seek thine injured Father's face; Those new desires, that in thee burn, "Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 2 Return, O wanderer ! now return, He hears thy deep repentant sigh ; He hears thy softened spirit mourn, When no intruding ear is nigh. 8 Return, 0 wanderer! now return. Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live; Go to his bleeding feet, and learn How freely Jesus can forgive. INVITING. 401 { — _ J i Return, 0 wanderer I now return, | And wipe away the tailing tear; I Thj' Father calls — '" Xo longer mourn I' | 'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near. | QtyA HYMN 274, C. M. /C> I ^ The heavenly Ouest.^ aff 1 4 XD will the Lord thus condescend, -tX To visit sinful worms ? Thus at the door shall mercy stand, In all her winning forms ? 2 Shall Jesus for admittance plead. His charming voice unheard ? And this vile heart, for which he bled, Remain for ever barred ? 3 'T is sin, alas ! with tyrant power. The lodging has possessed ; And crowds of traitors bar the door, Against the heavenly guest. < 4 Lord! rise in thine all-conquering grace, / Thy mighty power display ; mf One beam of glory from thy face Can di'ive my foes away. 5 Ye vile seducers ! hence depart ; p Dear Saviour ! enter in ; Oh ! guard the passage to my heart, And keep out every sin. HYMN 275, 8s, 7s and 43. Olad tidings. 275 mp 1 CINXERS ! will you scorn the message — O Coming from the courts above ? Mercy spvaks iu every passage ; Every line is full of love ; Oh ! believe it, — Every line is ftill of love. mf 2 Now, the heralds of salvation Joyful news from heaven proclaim ; — Sinners freed from condemnation. Through the all-atoning Lamb I Life receiving — Through the all-atoning Lamb. 34* 402 HYMXS CCLXXVI, CCLXXYII. m 3 Who hath their report believed ? Who received the joyful word? Wlio embraced the news of pardon, J Freely otfered by the Lord ? * m/ Life immortal, — i Freely offered by the Lord. i f" 4 O ye angeb! hovering ronnd ug, — I Waiting spirits ! speed your way, I Hasten to the court of heaven, I Tidings bear without delay, — i mp Rebel-sinners ; mf Glad the message will obey. I j 07f» HYMN 276, S. M. • /C' I O The accepted Time, \ m 1 "VrOW is th' accepted time, I'l Now is the day of grace ; O sinners ! come, -without delay, ■ And seek the Saviour's face. ; 2 Now is th' accepted time, i The Saviour calls to-day ; iTo-raorrow it may be too late ; — ' Then why should you delay ? * 3 Now is th' accepted time, \ The gospel bids you come; I And every promise, in his word. Declares there yet is room. 4 Lord ! draw reluctant souls. And melt them by thy love ; < Then will the angels speed their way, f To bear the news above. HYMN 277, 8s and 48. TIte Oospcl Trumpet. 277 f" 1 XT ARK — hark ! the gospel trumpet sounds, — JLl Through the wide earth, the echo bounds, — — Pardon and peace by Jesus' blood ! Sinners are reconciled to God, By grace divine. m/ 2 Oome, sinners! hear the jojrful news, — Nor longer dare the grace refuse ; -^ INVITING. 403 1 Mercy and justice here combine, Goodness and truth harmonious join, T' invite you near. /" 3 Ye saints in glory ! strike the lyre ; Ye mortals ! catch the sacred tire ; Let both the Saviour's love proclaim ; — For ever worthy is the Lamb Of endless praise. 278 HYMN 278, C. M. \ The Young exhorted. * 1 TTE hearts with youthful vigor warm I 1 A In smiling crowds draw near ; J And turn from every mortal charm, 1 A Saviour's voice to hear. * 2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high, | Stoops to converse with you ; | And lays his radiant glories by, | Your friendship to pursue. J 3 The soul, that longs to see his face, \ Is sure his love to gain ; J And they, who early seek his grace, | Shall never seek in vain. * » 4 "What object, Lord ! my soul should move, i If once compared with thee ? j "What beauty should command my love, J Like what in Christ I see ? { > 5 Away, ye false delusive toys ! mp Vain tempters of tiie mind ; — 'T is here I fix my lasting choice. For here true bliss I find. HYMN 279, 8s, 7s and 4. Children exhorted. 1 279 mp 1 pHILDREN! hear the melting story J ^ Of the Lamb that once was slain; i — 'T is the Lord of life and glory ; » > Shall he plead with you in vain? \ mf Oh ! receive him, | And salvation now obtain. J * — 2 Yield no more to sin and folly, % So displeasing in his sight ; * 4 404 HYMNS CCLXXX, CCLXXXI. Jesus loves the pure and holy, They alone are his delight ; Seek his favor, And yo»r hearts to him unite. mp 8 All your sins to him confessing Who is ready to forgive, — Seek the Saviour's richest blessing, On his precious name believe ; He is waiting, — Will you not his grace receive ? 280 HYMN 280, 7s. Children invited to Christ. in 1 nniLDEEN ! listen to the Lord, V^' And obey his gracious word ; Seek his face Avith lieart and mind — Early seek, and you shall find. 2^ 2 Sorrowful, your sins confess ; < Plead his perfect righteousness ; > See tiie Saviour's bleeding side; — — Come — you will not be denied. 3 For his worship now prepare ; Kneel to him in fervent prayer ; Serve him with a perfect heart ; Never from his ways depart. PENITENTIAL. Qr^-i HYMN 281, C. M. /wO J. Contrition. ^ff 1 C\ THOU ! whose tender mercy hears V Contrition's Iiumble sigh ; Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the te&rs From sorrow's weeping eye ; — 2 See, low before thy throne of grace, A wretched Avanderer mourn ; Hast thou not bid me seek thy face ? Hast thou not said — "Eeturn?" 8 And shall my guilty fears prevail To drive me from thy feet ? PENITENTIAL. 405 Oh ! let not this dear refuge fail, This only safe retreat. > 4 Oh ! shine on this benighted heart, < With beams of mercy shine; J — And let thy healing voice impart « | mf A taste of joys divine. | QQQ HYMN 282, 73. j /^O/w Repentance at the Cross of Christ. J «2f 1 TTEARTS of stone ! relent, relent^ -*--»- Break, by Jesus' cross subdued ; See his body, mangled, rent. Covered with a gore of blood ! Sinful soul I -what hast thou done ? Crucified God's only Son ! 2 Yes, thy sins have done the deed, Driven the nails that fixed him there. Crowned with thoi-ns his sacred head, i Pierced him with a bloody spear, | Made his soul a sacrifice, — I While for sinful man he dies. \ 8 Wilt thou let him bleed in vain, — Still to death thy Lord puroue, — Open all his wounds again, — And the shameful cross renew? No ; — with all my sins I '11 part. Break, Oh ! break, my bleeding heart ! 283 HYMN 283, L. M„ 6 Lines. Pleading in Jesus^ JVame. m 1 TrATHER of mercies, God of love ! p -T Oh ! hear an humble suppliant's cry ; i < Bend from thy lofty seat above, — | mf Thy throne of glorious majesty ; > Oh ! deign to hear my mournful voice, < And bid my drooping heart rejoice. mp 2 I urge no merit of my own, — No worth to claim thy gracious smile ; No, — when I come before thy throne, Dare to converse with God awhile, j dol Thy name, blest Jesus ! is my plea, — t Dearest and sweetest name to me. * 4 406 HYMNS CCLXXXIV, CCLXXXV. 3 Feather of mercies, God of love ! Then hear tliine humble suppliant's cry ; Bend from thy lofty seat above, Thy tlirone of glorious majesty; One jiard'ning Avord can make me whole, 2^ And soothe the anguish of my soul. QaA HYMN 284, C. M. /^Ot? Oodly Sorrow at the Cross, aff 1 A LAS ! and did my Saviour bleed, -tx And did my sovereign die? Would he devote that sacred head, For such a Avorra as I ? 2 "Was it for crimes that 1 had done, He groaned upon the tree ? Amazing l>ity! — grace unknoAvn! — 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. 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 ; — 'T is all that I can do. 285 HYMN 285, L. M, 6 Lines. Backslider's Return t/irovs-h Christ. I mp 1 TyEARY of Avandering from my God, { ' ' And now made Avilling to return, J I hear, and bow beneath the rod ; i To him, Avith penitence, I mourn : } — I have an advocate above, — I A friend before the throne of love. » 2 0 Jesus ! full of truth and grace, I More full of grace than I « f sin, — mp Yet once again I seek thy face, Open thine arms and take me in ; Oh ! freely my backslidings heal. And love the dying sinner still. fc^>»^%^»^»^»%^>^%» PENITENTIAL. 407 3 Ah ! give me, Lord ! the tender heart, That trembles at th' approach of sin ; A godly fear of sin impart, i Implant, and root it deep within ; | That I may fear thy gracious power, \ And never dare t' offend thee more. | 286 ^D HYMN 286, C. M. Penitence and Hope. EAR Saviour ! when my thoughts recall The wonders of thy grace, p Low at thy feet ashamed I fall, And hide this wretched face. 2 Oh ! while I breathe to thee, my Lord ! The penitential sigh. Confirm the kind forgiving word, With pity in thine eye. 3 Then shall the mourner, at thy feet, — Rejoice to seek thy face ; > And grateful own — how kind, how sweet, — Thy condescending grace. 287 HYMN 287, 78. J Confession and Entreaty, t m 1 C OVEREIGN Ruler, Lord of all ! | p ^ Prostrate at thy feet I fall ; | < Hear, Oh ! hear my earnest cry, | > Frown not, lest I faint and die. i mp 2 Vilest of the sons of men, — | Chief of sinners I have been ; i Oft abused thee to thy face, ♦ Trampled on thy richest grace. \ 3 Justly might thy righteous dart # Pierce this bleeding, broken heart ; \ < Justly might thine angry breath | > Blast me in eternal death. J t — i But with thee there 's mercy found, i mp Balm to heal my every wound : ♦ Soothe, Oh ! soothe the troubled breast, | Give the weary wanderer rest. | ^ ^k, '•"■'•■••■■■-■*-*-----"---^--" i-il-|-i ^--iT-t-»-»->-|->->-i'fc-i'i-fc-t->->-f-fc'fc->-i-fc'>->-h-> %% ^, A :' 408 HYMNS CCLXXXVIII, CCLXXXIX. T HYMN 288, C. M. Penitence. 288 aff 1 PROSTRATE, clear Jesus ! at thy feet, -l A guilty rebel lies ; And ui>\vards, to tliy mercy-seat, Presumes to lift his eyes. 2 Let not thy justice frown me hence ; Oh ! stay the vengeful storm ; Forbid it, that Omnipotence ShoiUd crush a feeble ■worm. 8 If tears of sorrow could suffice To pay the debt I owe, Tears should, from both ray weeping eyes, In ceaseless currents flow. 4 But no such sacrifice I pkad To expiate my guilt ; No tears, but those which thou hast shed,- No blood, but thou hast sp'lt. 5 Think of thy sorrows, dearest Lord ! And all my sins forgive ; — Then justice will approve the word, That bids the sinner live. QQQ HYMN 289, CM. ^O *J Pleading for Mercy. off 1 T ORD ! at thy feet, we sinners lie, •L^ And knock at mercy's door ; "With bleeding heart, and downcast eye. Thy favor we implore. 2 "Without thy grace, we sink oppressed, Do\\Ti to the gates of hell ; Oh ! give our troubled spirits rest. Our gloomy fears dispel. 3 'T is mercy — mercy now — we plead ; Let thy compassion move ; — Mercy, that led thee once to bleed, I In tenderness and love. 4 In mercy now, for Jesus' sake, O God ! our sins forgive ; < Thy grace our stubborn hearts can break, mf And, breaking, bid us live. i PENITENTIAL. 409 I C)Qr\ HYMN 290, Us and 10s. /^0\J To the Mercy-Seai. mp 1 pOME, ye disconsolate! where'er ye languish, ^ Coine to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel : Uere bring 3'our wounded hearts, here tell your anguish ; Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. — 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure ! > Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, — — Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. | 3 Here see the bread of life ; see waters flowing | Forth from the throne of God, pure from above : { mf Come to the feast of love ; come, ever knowing, j Earth has no sorrow, but heaven can remove. 1 Q q 1 HYMN 291, C. M. j /^Xj JL The Friend of Sinners. * m 1 TESUS ! thou art the sinner's Friend ; J ^ As such I look to thee ; | Now, in the fullness of thy love, < > 0 Lord ! remember me. , — 2 Eemember thy pure word of grace, — l mp Remember Calvary ; | Remember all thy dying groans, ' j > And then remember me. | — 3 Thou wondrous Advocate with God ! « mp I yield myself to thee ; | — While thou art sitting on thy throne, | > Dear Lord ! remember me. t p 4 Lord ! I am guilty — I am vile, t — But thy salvation 's free ; j < Then, in thine all-abounding grace, J p> Dear Lord! remember me. j p 5 And, when I close my eyes in death, i When creature-helps all flee, | < Then, O ray dear Redeemer God ! 1 > I pray, remember me. | OQO HYMN 292, S. M. j [ ^» ^ Repentance, in view of Christ's Companion. * p 1 T\1D Ciirist o'er sinners weep ?— J -L/ And shall our cheeks he dry? i { 410 HYMNS CCXCIII, CCXCIV. J t * Let floods of penitential grief * — Burst forth from every eye. i 2 The Son of God in tears * The angels wondering see ; i < Be thou astonished, O my soul I > lie shed those tears for thee. { 3 He wept — that we might weep ; — I Each sin demands a tear ; — J — In heaven alone no sin is found,— ^ I p There is no weeping there. \ oqo HYMN 293, CM. * /^xJ fj The Soul casting itself on Christ, I of 1 { PPROACH, my soul ! the mercy-seat, i -^ AVhere Jesus answers prayer ; J There humhly fall before his feet, * For none can perish there. J 2 Thy promise is my only plea, i With this I venture nigh : * Thou callest burdened souls to thee, I And such, 0 Lord ! am L I * 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, ; By Satan sorely pressed, i* . By wars without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. * — 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, I p That, sheltered near thy side, I < I may my fierce accuser face, ( > And tell him, thou hast died. I > 5 Oh ! wondrous love, to bleed and die, \ p To bear the cross and shame, * That guilty sinners, such as I, I — Might plead thy gracious name ! I QQ/I HYMN 294, C. M. * ^tJ^} In-dwdliiig Sin lamented. I «# ^ WITH tears of anguish, I lament, I ' ' Before thy feet, my God! I My passion, pride, and discontent, ! And vile ingratitude. { 2 Sure, there was ne'er a heart so base, I So false, as mine has been ; PENITENTIAL. 411 I So faitliless to its promises, — So proue to every sin. 3 How long, dear Saviour ! shall I feel These struj^gles in my breast? When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, And give my conscience rest? tf 4 Break, sovereign grace ! Oh ! break the charm. And set the captive free: < Reveal, great God ! thy mighty arm, / And haste to rescue me. HYMN 295, C. M. Sin bewailed at the Cross. 295 '^ff 1 0^ ' ^^ '"^' ^'"*"^ ^^^^ formed for woe, | w How would I vent my sighs ! \ Eepeutance should, like rivers, flow ♦ From both my streaming eyes. * 2 'T was for my sins, my dearest Lord ♦ Hung on the cursed tree, — J And groaned away a dying life, { For thee, my soul ! — for thee. | 3 Oh ! how I hate those sins of mine, | That shed the Saviour's blood ; ' That pierced and nailed his sacred flesh { Fast to the fatal wood ! • { — 4 Yes, my Redeemer ! they shall die ; | My heart hath so decreed ; J Nor will I spare the guilty things, | > That made my Saviour bleed. j p 5 While, with a melting, broken heart, | My murdered Lord I view, i mf I '11 raise revenge against my sins, | And slay the murderers too. ( QQr» HYMN 296, CM. | /W't7 " Mourning at the Sepulchre. J mp 1 TTE humble souls that seek the Lord I i — J- Cast all your fears away ; J < Draw near, and, with delight, behold } > The place where Jesus lay. | mp 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought ; — J 'T was love that brought him low ; i { 412 HYMN COXCVII. I J I Thus low in death the Saviour lay, { Who lived and bled for you. { 3 If ye have wept at yonder cross, i And still your sorrows rise, { Stoop down, and vieAv the vanquished grave, I And wipe your weeping eyes. i < 4 Your Saviour lives, — for ever lives ! — I / Eaise a triuinpliant strain; { No powers of hell, nor bars of death, I The conqueror could detain. i 5 O'er heaven and earth he now presides, I Though once among the dead ; j And to eternity shall reign Creation's glorious Head. < 6 Ye mourning souls ! rejoice, while you > His empty tomb survey ; < As Christ arose, so you shall rise f To realms of endleys day. HYMN 297, C. M. Returnins to Christ. 297 aff 1 TTOW oft, alas ! this wretched heart -El Has wandered from the Lord ! How oft ijjyi»"oving thoughts depart, — Forgetful of his word ! 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls — " Return!" Dear Lord ! and may I come ? My vile ingratitude I mourn ; Oh I take the wanderer home. 8 And canst thou, wilt thou, yet forgive, And bid my crimes remove ? And shall a pardoned rebel live, To speak thy wondrous love ? < 4 Almighty grace ! thy healing power, \ mf How glorious — how divine ! • That can, to life and bliss, restore I > A heart so vile as mine ! I rrvp 5 Thy i)ard'niiig love — so free, so sweet — i < Dear Saviour ! I adore ; I > Oh ! keep me at thy sacred feet, j p And let me rove no more. CONTERSIOK 413 CONVERSION. QQQ HYUTN 298, C. P. M. . | /0t7 0 The JVcv) Birth. * mf 1 \ WAEED by Sinai's awful sound, J -LX. My soul in bonds of guilt I found, i p And knew not where to go: J m/ One solemn truth increased my pain, — J > The sinner " must be born again," ♦ p Or sink to endless woe. * < 2 1 heard the law its thunders roll, { p While guilt lay heavy on my soul, — ' A vast oppressive load : ♦ All creature aid I saw was vain ; — i The sinner " must be born again," | Or drink the wrath of God. ; rnf 3 The saints I heard with rapture tell — * How Jesus conquered death and hell, J To bring salvation near : i — Yet still I found tliis truth remain, — t > The sinner " must be born again," J p Or sink in deep despair. mp 4 But, while I thus in anguish lay. The bleeding Saviour passed that way, My bondage to remove : The sinner, once by justice slain, mf Now by his grace is born again, And sings redeeming love. QQQ HYMN 299, L. M. } /^UU Ood, the Portion of the Soul. { of 1 "TAR from thy fold, 0 God! my feet | -L Once moved in error's devious maze ; \ Nor found religious duties sweet, J Nor sought thy face, nor loved thy ways. | 2 "With tenderest voice, thou bad'st me flee { The paths, which thou couldst ne'er approve ; j And gently drew my soul to thee, { "Witl[ cords of sweet eternal love. 4 414 inrMNs ceo, ccoi. 3 Now to tliy footstool, Lord ! I fly, p And low in self-abasement fall; A vile, a helpless worm, am I, < And thou, my God ! art all in all. — 4 Dearer — far dearer to my heart, Than all the joys that earth can give; From fame, from wealth, from friends I 'd part, Beneath thy countenance to live. orjrj HYMN 300, 8s and 78. 0\J\J Taking up the Cross. m 1 TESUS ! I my cross have taken, fj All to leave, and follow thee ; p Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, — Thou, from hence, my all shalt be ; Perish every fond ambition, — All I 've sought, or hoped, or known! Yet how ricli is my condition, — God and heaven are still my own ! 2 Let the world despise and leave me ; They have left my Saviour, too ; Human hearts and looks deceive me : — Thou art not, like them, untrue ; Oh ! Avhile thou dost smile upon me, < God of wisdom, love and might! i7if Foes may hate, and friends disown me ; — < Show thy face, and all is bright. — 3 Perish, earthly fame and treasure ! > Come, disaster, scorn, and pain! — In thy service, pain is pleasure; With thy favor, life is gain : mp Oh ! 't is not in grief to harm me, Wliile thy love is left to me ; — Oh ! 'twere not in joy to charm rae, Were that joy unmixed with thee. HYMN 301, 8s, Ts and 4. T/ic Surrender. 301 mf 1 XyELCOME, welcome, dear Redeemer! T I Welcome to tliis heart of mine ; Lord ! I make a full surrender, — Every power and thought be thine ; Thine entirely, — Tlirough eternal ages thine. COT^TVERSIOK 415 mf 2 Known to all to be thy mansion, Earth and hell will disappear; Or in vain attempt possession, "When thev find the Lord is near: — /" Shout, 0 Zion ! Shout, ye saints ! the Lord is here. 302 HYMN 302, 7s. Love to the Saints. m 1 PEOPLE of the living God ! -T I have sought the world around, mp Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort no where found ; — Now to you my spirit turns, — mp Turns, a fugitive unblest ; Brethren! where your altar burns. Oh ! receive me into rest. < 2 Lonely, I no longer roam, — Like the cloud, the wind, the wave ; < "Where you dwell shall be my home, > "Where you die shall be my grave: mf Mine the God whom you adore. Your Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can fill my soul no more, — > Every idol I resign. 303 HTMN 303, 0. M. Subdued by the Cross. 1 TX evil, long I took delight, J- Unawed by shame or fear. Till a new object struck my sight, And stopped my wild career. 2 I saw one hanging on a tree, j In agonies and blood ; | He fixed his languid eyes on me, I As near his cross I stood. | 3 Oh ! never, till my latest breath, t Shall I forget that look ; } It seemed to charge me with his death, j Though not a word he spoke. i 4 My conscience felt and owned the guilt, | It jjlunged me in despair ; | 416 HYMNS CCCIV, cccv. I saw, my sins his blood had spilt, And helped to nail him there. < 5 A second iook he gave, that said, — "I freely all forgive ; This blood is for thy ransom paid, — I die that thou may'st live." 6 Thus, while his death my sin displays, In all its blackest hue, — < Such is the mystery of grace, — — It seals my pardon too. on A HYMN 304, 8s and 7s. OWt^ Redemption. m 1 C WEET the moments, rich in blessing, ^ Which before the cross I spend 1 Life, and health, and peace possessing, > From the sinner's dying Friend. — 2 Here I 'U sit, for ever viewing mp Mercy streaming in his blood ; — Precious drops! my soul bedewing. Plead and claim my peace with God. — 3 Here it is I find my heaven, While upon the cross I gaze ; Love I much? — I 've much forgiven, — I 'm a miracle of grace. 4 Love and grief my heart dividing, Gazing here I 'd spend my breath ; Oonstant still in faith abiding, — Life deriving from his death. 5 Lord ! in ceaseless contemplation, Fix my heart and eyes on thine, < Till I taste thy whole salvation, m/ Where, unveiled, thy glories shine. 305 HYMN 305, L. M. Parting with carnal Joys. 1 T SEND the joys of earth away,— J- Away, ye tempters of tlie mind! False as tlie smooth, deceitful sea. And empty as the whistling wind. 2 Your streams were floti.^ng me along, Down to the gulf of black despair ; CONVERSION. 417 I — And, while I listened to your song, > Your streams had e'en conveyed me there. — 3 Lord ! I adore thy matchless grace, > That warned nie of that dark abyss ; < That drew me from those treacherous seas, — And bade me seek superior bliss. mf 4 Now, to the shining realms above, I stretch my hands, and glance mine eyes ; < Oh ! for the pinions of a dove, f To bear me to the upper skies. 5 There, from the bosom of my God, Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would I fix my last abode, And drown the sorrows of my soul. HYMN 306, S. M. Rejoicing. 306 mf 1 "\rO"W let our voices join -L' To raise a sacred song ; Ye pilgrims ! in Jehovah's ways, With music pass along. dol 2 See — flowers of paradise. In rich profusion, spring ; The sun of glory gilds the path, And dear companions sing. — 3 See — Salem's golden spires, < In beauteous prospect, rise ; f And brigiiter crowns than mortals wear, Which sparkle through the skies. 4 All honor to his name. Who marks the shining way, — To him, Avho leads the pilgrims on To realms of endless day. HYMN 307, C. M. Salvation welcomed. 307 mf 1 CALVATION! Oh! the joyful sound; O 'T is pleasure to our ears ; — A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears. p 2 Buried in sorrow and in sin, A t hell's dark door we lay ; 418 HYMNS CCCVIII, CCCIX < But we arise, by grace divine, inf To see a heavenly day. f 3 Salvation! — let the echo fly The spacious earth around ; While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. HYMN 308, 7s. Darkness turned to Lisht. i 308 I mf 1 "DOUNDLESS glory, Lord ! be thine ; I -L^ Thou hast made the darkness shine ; < Thou hast sent a cheering ray ; i Thou hast turned our night to day. { — 2 Darkness long involved us round, J Till we knew the joyful sound ; J < Then our darkness tied away, — j mf Chased by truth's effulgent ray. I — 3 They are blessed, and none beside, — I They, who in the truth abide ; \ Clear, the light that marks their way — \ < Leading to eternal day. * — 4 Guide us. Saviour ! through the road, j Till we reach the saints' abode ; \ < Till we see thee throned above, \ mf As thou art, — the God of love. HYMN 309, C. M. Returnins to Zion. 309 mf 1 CING, all ye ransomed of the Lord! O Your great Dehverer sing: Ye pilgrims ! now, for Zion bound, f Be joyful in your King. — 2 See the fair way his hand hath mace;- mp How peaceful and how plain ! — The simplest traveler need not err, • Nor seek the path in vain. 3 A hand divine shall lead you on, Through all the blissful road ; < Till to the sacred mount you rise, mf And see your smiling God. f , 4 Bright garlands of immortal jcy Shall bloom on every head ; CONVERSION. 419 mp While sorro-w, sighing, and distress, > Like shadows, all are fled. f 5 March on, in your Redeemer's strength ; Pursue his footsteps still ; With joyful hope, still fix your eye On Zion's heavenly hill. HYMN SIO, S. M. Submission to Christ. 310 aff 1 TESUS ! I come to thee, c/ A sinner doomed to die ; My only refuge is tliy cross, — Here at thy feet I lie. 2 Can mercy reach my case. And all my sins remove ? Break, O my God ! this heart of stone. And melt it by thy love. 3 Too long my soul has gone. Far from my God, astray; I 've sported on the brink of hell, In sin's delusive way. 4 But, Lord ! my heart is fixed, — I hope in thee alone ; Break ofi^ the chains of sin and death. And bind me to thy throne. 5 Thy blood can cleanse my heart, Thy hand can wipe my tears ; — Oh ! send thy blessed Spirit down, To banish all my fears. < 6 Then shall my soul arise, mf From sin and Satan free ; Redeemed from hell and every foe, I '11 trust alone in thee. 311 if — HYMN 311, C. M. Self-Dedication. 1 WELCOME, O Saviour! to my heart; *' Possess thine humble throne; Bid every rival hence depart. And claim me for thine own. 2 The world and Satan I forsake, To thee, I aU resign ; 420 HYMNS CCCXII, CCCXIII. My longing heart, O Jesus 1 take, And till with love divine. mp 3 Oh ! may I never turn aside, } Nor t'roin thy bosom tiee ; !. Let nothing liere my heart divide, — , I give it all to thee. \ q -1 9 HYMN 312, C. M. ♦ O A /^ "Prayer for Ike Spirit of Adoption, \ aff 1 CPIRIT of holiness! look down, I O Our fainting hearts to cheer ; I And, when we tremble at thy frown, Oh ! bring thy comforts near. 2 The terrors tliy convictions wrought, Oh I let thy grace remove ; And may the souls, which thou hast taught To weep, now learn to love. 3 Now let thy saving mercy heal The wounds it made before; Now on our hearts impress thy seal, That we may doubt no more. — 4 Complete the Avork thou hast begun, And make our darkness light, — mf That we a glorious race may run. Till faith be lost in sight. — 5 Then, as our wandering eyes discern The Lord's unclouded face, < In fitter language, we shall learn f To sing triumphant grace. 313 HYMN 313, C. M. Old Things passed away. 1 T ET earthly minds the world pursue, -L^ It has no charms for me ; Once I admired its trifles to©. But grace hath set me free. 2 Its joys can now no longer please, Nor e'en content atford ; Far from my heart be joys like these, For I have seen the Lord. 3 As, by the light of opening day, The stars are all concealed ; CONVERSION 421 > So earthly pleasures fade away, — When Jesus is revealed. mp 4 Creatures no more divide my choice, p I bid them all dej)art ; < His name, his love, his gracious voice, — Have fixed my roving heart. 5 But may I hope, that thou wilt own A worthless worm like me ? Dear Lord ! I would be thine alone, And wholly live to thee. Q 1 ^ HYMN 314, C. M. t) i 4t T/ie full Purpose. [IST all my Lord's appointed ways. My journey I '11 pursue ; Hinder me not, — ye much-loved saints ! For I must go with you. mf 2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus leads, I '11 follow where he goes ; Hinder me not! — shall be my cry. Though earth and hell oppose. 3 Through duty, and through trials too, 1 '11 go at his command ; < Hinder me not, for I am bound / To my Immanuel's land. — 4 And, when my Saviour calls me home. Still tins my cry shall be, — Hinder me not, — come, welcome, death 1 mf I '11 gladly go with thee. 'V fr HYUN 315, 8s and 7s. kJ Redciming Love. 31 'nif 1 /^OME, thou Fount of every blessing ! | yj Tune my heart to grateful lays ; J Streams of mercy, never ceasiug, j < Call for songs of loudest praise. i — 2 Teach me some melodious measure, ' < Sung by raptured saints above ; ♦ mf Fill my soul with sacred pleasure, \ "While I sing redeeming love. J — 3 Jesus sought me when a stranger, | Wandering from the fold of God ; | j 422 HYMNS CCOXVI, CCCXVIL He to save my soul from danger, ; Interposed his precious blood. 4 Oh I to grace how great a debtor, Daily I 'm constrained to be ! Let thy grace. Lord ! like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to thee. p 5 Prone to wander, — Lord ! I feel it ; Prone to leave the God I love ; \ < Here 's my heart, Oh ! take and seal it, — mf Seal it from thy courts above. f 316 '0 HYMN 316, C. M. Joy over the Penitent, H ! how divine, how sweet the joy, When but one sinner turns, And, with an humble, broken heart, His sin and error mourns ! ♦ imi 2 Pleased with the news, the saints below, mf In songs, their tongues employ ; Beyond the skies the tidings go, < And heaven is filled witia joy, — 8 "Well-pleased, tlie Father sees, and hears > The conscious sinner's moan ; mp Jesus receives him in his arms, i — And claims him for his own. * mf 4 Nor angels can their joys contain, } But kindle with new fire : 1 < "The sinner lost is found!" — they sing, I y And strike the sounding lyre. j q 1 rv HYMN 317, L. M. i O J. / Joy in Heaven for a repenting Sinner. \ ^f 1 T^HO can describe the joys that rise, « n Through all the courts of Paradise, ; To see a prodigal return, — I To see an heir of glory born ? 2 WitJi joy the Father doth approve The fruit of his eternal love ; The Son witli joy looks down, and sees The purchase of his agonies. 3 The Spirit takes deliglit to view The holy soul he formed anew. CONVERSION. 423 JU 7i/ And saints and angels join to sing < The growing empire of their King. Q 1 Q HYMN 318, S. M. t) X O The Soiia- of the Saved on Earth. ni 1 "CROM Egypt's bondage come, -»- Where death and darkness reign, We seeli; a new, a better home, Where we our rest shall gain. nf 2 To Canaan's sacred bound. We haste with songs of joy, < Where peace and liberty are found, — And sweets that never cloy. 3 There sin and sorrow cease. And every conflict 's o'er ; There we shall dwell in endless peace, Nor thirst nor hunger more. nf 4 There, in celestial strains. Enraptured myriads sing ; < And love in every bosom reigns, — • / For God himself is king. rnf 5 We hope to join the throng. And soon their pleasures share, — ■ / To sing the everlasting song, With all the ransomed there. iol 6 How sweet the prospect is ! It cheers the pilgrim's breast ; — We 're journeying, through the wilderness, > To om* eternal rest. n -I q HYMN 319, L. M. ij i. tJ A Youth, seeking heavenly Wisdom. m, IT ASK not wealth, nor pomp, nor power, -L Nor fleeting pleasures of an hour : My soul aspires to nobler things Than all the pride and state of kings. mp 2 One thing I ask ; — Lord ! wilt thou hear. And grant my soul a gift so dear? — Wisdom, descending from above. The sweetest token of thy love : — — 3 Wisdom, betimes to know the Lord, To fear his name, and keep his word ; i 424 HYMN CCCXX. To lead my feet in paths of truth, And guide and guard my wandering youth. 4 Then, shouldst thou grant a length of days, < My life shall still proclaim thy praise ; — Or early death my soul convey < To realms of everlasting day. 320 HYMN 320, H. M. Renouncing the IVorld. m 1 pOME, my fond fluttering heart 1 V Come, struggle to be free ; Thou and the world must part, However hard it be : My trembling spirit owns it just, > But cleaves yet closer to the dust. — " 2 Ye tempting sweets ! forbear ; Ye dearest idols ! fall ; My love ye must not share, Jesus shall have it all : mp 'T is bitter pain, — 't is cruel smart, — p But, ah ! thou must consent, my heart ! : mp 8 Ye fair enchanting throng! Ye golden dreams ! farewell ! — Earth has prevailed too long. And now I break the spell : p Farewell, ye joys of early years ! — p> Jesus! forgive these parting tears. mj} 4 In Gilead there is balm, A kind Physician there, My fevered mind to calm, And bid me not despair : Aid me, dear Saviour ! set me free ; My all I would resign to thee. 5 Oh ! may I feel thy worth, And let no idol dare, — No vanity of earth, "With thee, my Lord ! compare : Now bid all worldly joys depart, — And reign supremely in my heart. A ■>>»»»»»v»<>i»%*»»»^^*'*^*'*' CHKISTIAK 425 321 OHKISTIAN. I \ i HYMN 321, 7s. j Rejoicing in Jesu3. t / 1 "\rO"W begin the heavenly theme, J li Sing aloud in Jesus' name ; | Ye, who his salvation prove, | Triumph in redeeming love. j — 2 Ye, who see the Father's grace I Beaming in the Saviour's face, i < As to Canaan on ye move, } / Praise, and bless redeeming love. i < 3 Mourning souls ! dry up your tears ; | — Banish all your sinful fears ; { < See your guilt and curse remove, — ♦ — Canceled by redeeming love. i < 4 "Welcome all, by sin oppressed, — | / "Welcome to his sacred rest ! I Notiiing brought him from above,— * Nothing but redeeming love. i ■i^. 5 Hither, then, your music bring; J Strike aloud each joyful string ; I Mortals! join the hosts above, — j Join to praise redeeming love. J 6 When his Spirit leads us home, I "When we to his glory come, 4 "We shall all the fullness prove i Of the Lord's redeeming love. | Oi)i) HYMN 322, 8s and 78. \ O/W'/^ Joyful Hope. { mf 1 |7'N0"W, my soul ! thy full salvation ; { -i^ Rise o'er sin, and fear and care, | Joy to find, in every station, I Something still to do or bear : | — Think, what Spirit dwells within thee ; { Think, what Father's smiles are thine ; J Think, what Jesus did to win thee ; — i Child of heaven ! canst thou repine? | 426 HYMNS CCOXXIII, CCCXXIV. fif 2 Ilaste thee on from grace to glory, Armed witii faith, and winged with prayer; Heaven's eternal day 's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there : >— Soon shall close thine eartidy mission, > Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days ; ■^ Hoj)e shall change to glad fruition, — mf Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. I qoq HYMN 323, S. M. * ij/^ij Salvation by Grace. I / 1 pKACE! — 't is a charming sound,— I VJ Harmonious to the ear ; J Heaven with the echo shall resound, J And all the earth shall hear. < — 2 Grace first contrived the way I mp To save rebellious man ; { — And all the steps that grace display, I Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplies each hour I meet, While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days ; < It lays in heaven the topmost stone, mf And well deserves the praise. 324 'G HYMN 324, C. M. Filial Obedience, RACE, like an uncorrnpted seed, Abides and reigns within ; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin. 2 Not by the terrors of a slave, Do they perform his will ; But, with the noblest powers they have, His sweet commands fulfill. 3 They find access, at every hour, To God, within the veil ; < Hence they derive a quickening power, I mf And joys that never fail. cnRisTiAN". 427 f 4 01] ! Iiappy souls ! — Oh ! glorious state Of oversowing grace, — — To dwell su lie ur their Father's seat, And see his lovely face. 6 Lord ! I address thy heavenl}^ throne ; Call me a child of thine ; Send down the Spirit of thy Son To form my heart divine. 6 There shed thy choicest love abroad, And make my comforts strong ; Then shall I say,— "My Father, God!"— With an unwavering tongue. »3 Q /r HYMN 325, C. M. O/wC/ Faith encouraged by ancient Examples. m 1 "piSE, O my soul ! pursue the path, -Lt By ancient worthies trod ; Aspiring, view those holy men, Who lived and walked with God. 2 Though dead, they speak in reason's ear, And in example live ; < Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, — Still fresh instruction give. < 3 'T was through the Lamb's most precious blood, mf They conquered every foe ; < And, to his power and matchless grace, f Their crowns of life they owe. — 4 Lord ! may I ever keep in view The patterns thou hast given ; And ne'er forsake the blessed road, That led them safe to heaven. 326 KYMN 326, L. M. Salvation through Christ. , w'/ 1 "VfOW, to the poAver of God supreme, I -i-'l Be everlasting honors given ; J : He saves from hell, — we bless his name,— lit < He calls our wandering feet to heaven. — 2 Not for our duties, or deserts, But of his own abounding grace, He works salvation in our hearts. And forms a people for his praise. ^. S 428 HYMNS cocxxvii, cccxxvni. 3 'T was liis own purpose, that begun > To rescue rebels, doomed to die ; < He gave us grace in Christ, his Son, mf Before he spread the staiTy sky. — 4 Jesus, the Lord, appears at last. And makes his Father's counsels knoTvn ; Declares the great transaction past, nif And brings immortal blessings down. /? 5 He dies, — and, in that dreadful night, Did all the powers of hell destroy ; < Rising — he brought our heaven to light, /* And took possession of the joy. HYMN 327, C. M. Tht Hope of Heaven. 327 m/ 1 TyHEN I can read my title clear, ' ' To mansions in the skies, I bid fare'vell to every fear, > And wipe my weeping eyes. < 2 Should earth against my soul engage, / And hell's fierce darts be hurled, < Then I can smile at Satan's rage, /' And face a frowning world. I mf 3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come, \ > And storms of sorrow fall ; I < May I but safely reach my home, \ mf My God, my heaven, my all ; — ♦ vip 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul, i > In seas of heavenly rest ; { f And not a wave of trouble roll, { pp Across my peaceful breast. \ QQQ HYMN 328. 7s and 6s, Peculiar. } 0«^0 Pitsrirns Song. I mf 1 "piSE, my soul ! and stretch thy "wings, ♦ -C^ Thy better portion trace ; { Rise from transitory things, I Toward heaven, thy native place : \ — Sun, and moon, and stars decay, ♦ Time shall soon this earth remove ; { mf Rise, my soul ! and haste away, J To seats prepared above. CHRISTIAN. 429 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course ; Fire ascending seeks the sun, — Both speed them to their source ; So a soul, that 's born of God, Pants to view his glorious face ; Upward tends to his abode, del To rest in his embrace. nif 3 Cease, ye pilgrims ! cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize ; Soon the Saviour will return, f Triumphant in the skies : — Yet a season, — and you know, Happy entrance will be given ; All our sorrows left below, < And earth exchanged for heaven, OQQ HYMN 329, C. M. fJ/^Zf HalKation by Grace, p 1 T ORD ! we confess our numerous faults ; ^ How great our guilt has been ! Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. mf 2 But, O my soul ! for ever praise. For ever love his name, — "Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways > Of folly, sin, and shame. — 3 'T is not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done, < But we are saved by sovereign grace, rnf Abounding through his Son. — 4 T is from the mercy of our God, That all our hopes begin ; 'T is by the water, and the blood. Our souls are washed from sin. > 5 'T is through the purchase of his death p Who hung upon the tree, — The Spirit is sent down, to breathe mp On such dry bones as we. < 6 Raised from the dead, w^e live anew ; mf And, justified by grace. We shall appear in glory too. And see our Father's face. I 430 HYMNS CCCXXX, CCCXXXI. # _ . ., , ^ * ' ^^n HYMN 330, S. M. * tJ tJ\J Hcaoenly hy on Earth. J mf 1 riOME, ye wlio love tlie Lord! J V^ And let your joys be known ; I Join in a song of sweet accord, } And thus surround tlio throne. ; — 2 Let those refuse to sing, ; Who never knew our God ; J < But cliildren of the heavenly King { mf May speak their joys abroad. I 3 The men of grace have found ; Glory begun below ; » Celestial fi-uits on earthly ground J From faith and hope may grow. ♦ 4 The hill of Zion yields { A thousand sacred sweets, J Before we reach the heavenly fields, } Or walk the golden streets. * 5 Then let our songs abound, J And every tear be dry ; 1 f "We 're marching through Immanuel's ground, J To fairer worlds on high. ; Q Q 1 HYMN 331, C. M. J tJ t) X Redemption and Protection. '' f" 1 A RISE, my soul ! my joyful powers 1 ♦ XI. And triumph in my God ; \ Awake, my voice ! and loud proclaim I His glorious grace abroad. ' . — 2 He raised me from the deeps of sin, — » The opening gates of hell ; t And fixed my standing more secure, I Than 't was before I fell. J — 3 The arms of everlasting love, { Beneath my soul he placed; { And on the rock of ages set J My slippery footsteps fast. i mf 4 The city of my blest abode i Is walled around with grace ; { f Salvation for a bulwark stands, '» To shield the sacred place. »»»»%*^*% CHRISTIAN. 431 ' 5 Arise, my soul ! awake, my voice ! And tunes of pleasure sing ; ff I V Above these gloomy shades, < To those bright worlds, beyond the sky, > Which sorrow ne'er invades ! — — 2 There, joys, unseen by mortal eyes, > Or reason's feeble ray, < In ever-blooming prospects rise, ifif Unconscious of decay. — 3 Lord ! send a beam of light divine, To guide our upward aim ; "With one reviving touch of thine. Our languid hearts inflame. m/ 4 Oh ! then, on faith's subliraest wing, <. Our ardeut hope shall rise / To those bright scenes, where pleasure* spring Immortal, in the skies. q n o HYMN 333, C. M. tJ i.) tj The Robe of Righteousness, f" 1 A "WAKE, my heart! arise, my tongue 1 -^ Prepare a tuneful voice ; In God, the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice. 2 'T is he adorned my naked soul. And made salvation mine ; p Upon a poor polluted worm, — He makes his graces shine. mp 8 And, lest the shadow of a spot Should on my soul be found. He took the robe the Saviour wrought, And cast it all around. mf 4 How far the heavenly robe exceeds What earthly princes wear ! These ornaments — how bright they shine I How white the trarments are ! 432 HYMNS CCCXXXIV, CCCXXXV. 5 Strangely, my soul ! art thoa arrayed By the great sacred Three ! < In sweetest liannony of praise, iiif Let all tliy powers agree. 334 HYMN 334, L. M. The Chi-istian Race. I f" 1 k "WAKE, our souls ! away, our fears ! I ^ Let every trembling tliought be gone ; } Awake — and run the heavenly race, \ And put a cheerful courage on. { — 2 True, — 't is a strait and thorny road, ' > And mortal spirits tire and faint , \ < But they forget tlie mighty God, } hif Who feeds the strengtli of every saint ;- I / 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power i Is ever new, and ever young, < And firm endures, while endless years \ Their everlasting circles run. { t.if 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, I Our souls shall drink a full supply ; \ While such as trust their native strength, \ > Shall melt away, and droop, and die. i / 5 Swift as an eagle cuts the airj I We '11 mount aloft to thine abode ; i On wings of love, our souls shall fly, I Nor tire amid the hea\ enly road. 335 HYMN 335, C. M. The Christian Race. f" 1 A^VA , ^ -ti- And press with vigoi* on ; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 'Tis God's all-animating voice, That calls thee from on high ; 'T is he, whose hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. mf 3 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And .onward urge thy way. CHRISTIAN. 433 — 4 Blest Saviour ! introduced by thee, ; Our race liave we begun ; " \ mf And, crowned with vict'ry, at thy feet, | We 'U lay our trophies down. | Q Q fi HYMN 336, 7s. j OOO Rejoicing- in Hope. J mf 1 CHILDREN of the heavenly King I V As ye journey, sweetly sing ; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 Ye are traveling home to God, In the way tlie fathers trod ; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. /" 8 Shout, ye little flock! and blest ; You on Jesus' throne shall rest ; Tliere, your seat is now prepared, — There, your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren ! joyful stand On the borders of your land ; Jesus Christ, your Fatlier's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. mp 6 Lord ! submissive make us go, — Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be. And we still will follow thee. 337 HYMN 337, L. M. The Christian IVarfare. f" 1 CTAlsTD up, my soul! shake off thy fears, t^ And gird the gospel armor on; '. March to the gates of endless joy, * Where Jesus, thy great Captain, 's gone. | 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course, — | But hell and sin are vanquished foes ; J Thy Jesus nailed them to the cross, \ And sung the triumph, when he rose. | 8 Then, let ray soul march boldly on, < Pres8 forward to the heavenly gate ; { < There, peace and joy eternal reign, ; f And glittering robes for conquerors wait. | T 434 HYMNS CCCXXXVIII, CCCXXXIX. 4 There shall I wear a s^tarry crown, And triumph in ahiiighty grace; "While all the armies of the skies Join in my glorious Leader's praise, OOQ HYMN 338, C. M. tJ tjCj Holy Love. 5 ^/ 1 TTAPPY the heart where graces reign, ♦ J-A Where love inspires the breast ; i Love is the brightest of the train, J And strengthens all the rest. } > 2 Knowledge, — alas! 't is all in vain, J mp And all in vain our fear : J — Our stubborn sins will light and reign, \ If love be absent there. * \ mf 8 This is the grace that lives and sings, I When faith and hope shall cease ; I < 'T is this shall strike our joyful strings, j mf In the sweet realms of bliss. < — 4 Before we quite forsake our clay, 5 injy Or leave this dark abode, ; ittf The wings of love bear us away, \ To see our smiling God. 339 HYMN 339, L. M. IjOve to God and Ji'an. * m 1 TTAD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews, j -iJ- And nobler speech than angels use, — I If love be absent, I am found J > Like tinkling brass — an empty sound. ' — 2 Were I inspired to preach, and tell * All that is done in heaven and hell, — I Or could my faith the world remove, I Still — I am nothing without love. 5 8 Should I distribute all my store, iTo feed the hungry, clothe the poor; Or give my body to the flame, , To gain a martyr's glorious name ; — ; 4 If love to God, and love to men, I Be absent, all my hopes are vain : I . Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, i The Avork of love can e'er fulfill. CHRISTIAN. 435 OAf\ HYMN 340, L. M. 04rV/ IVho on Earth are blessed. mp 1 "DLEST are the humble souls, that see J JL) Their emptiness and poverty ; \ — Treasures of grace to them are given, i f Aud crowns of joy laid up in heaven. S > 2 Blest are the men of broken heart, j mp Who mourn for sin with inward smart ; j The blood of Christ divinely tiows — i > A healing balm for all their woes. | — 3 Blest are the meek, who stand afar i From rage and passion, noise and war ; j God >viil secure their happy state, And plead their cause against the great. m/ 4 Blest are the souls, that thirst for grace,— Hunger and long for righteousness ; They shall be well supplied, and fed, With living streams and living bread. 341 HYMN 341, L. M. TV/iu on Earth are blessed. m 1 "DLEST are the men, whose hearts do move p -L' And melt with sympathy and love ; — From Christ, the Lord, shall they obtain Like sympathy and love again. 2 Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean From the defiling power of sin ; With endless pleasure, they shall see A God of spotless purity. 3 Blest are the men of peaceful life, Wlio quencli the coals of growing strife ; < Tiiey shall be called the heirs of bliss, — > The sons of God — the God of peace. mp 4 Blest are the suflPerers, who partake Of pain and shame, for Jesus' sake ; — < Their souls shall triumph in the Lord, — / Glory and joy are their reward. q^ Q HYMN 342, C. M. Ot^/W Brother!!/ I^ove. m 1 TIOW sweet and heavenly is the sight, 11 When those, who love the Lord, '-^ r 436 HYMNS CCCXLIII, CCCXLIV. { iln one another's peace delight, J And so t'ultill his ^vord ! ' > 2 Oh ! may we feel each brother's sigh, I mp And with him bear a part ; J May sorrows How from eye to eye, J mf And joy from heart to heart. » dol 3 Let love, in one delightful stream, I Through every bosom How ; I Let union sAveet, and dear esteem, I In every action, glow. i 4 Love is the golden chain, that binds I The happy souls above ; { And he 's an heir of heaven, who finds I His bosom glow with love. Q^O HYMN 343, Tb. Ot^ O Christian Union and Love, aff 1 TESUS, Lord ! we look to thee, ^ Let us in thy name agree ; Show thyself the Prince of peace, Bid all strife for ever cease. 2 Make us one in heart and mind. Courteous, pitiful, and kind. Lowly, meek, in thouglit and word, "Wholly like our blessed Lord. 8 Let us each for others care, Each his brother's burden bear, To thy church a pattern give. Showing how behevers live. mf 4 Let us, then, with joy, remove iTo thy family above ; f On the wings of angels fly, — Showing how believers die. j f^A A HYMN 344, S. M. » tj'*'* Christian Union. i m 1 "DLEST be the tie, that binds iiJ Our hearts, in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. I 2 Before our Father's throne, I "We pour our ai-dent prayers ; CHRISTIxiN. 437 Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,— Our comforts and our cares. mp 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear ; And ofteu, for each other, flows > The sympathizing tear. mp 4 "When we asunder part. It gives us inward pain ; — But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. mf 5 This glorious hope revives Our courage, by the way ; While each, in expectation, lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, | And sin, we shall be free ; { And perfect love and friendship reign, \ Through all eternity. J OA p. HYUIN 345, S. M. \ t54fcO All, one in Christ. ■ I in IT ET party names no more | Aj The Christian world o'erspread : \ Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, \ Ai-e one, in Christ, then* head. \ 2 Among the saints on earth, \ Let mutual love abound ; — j Heirs of the same inheritance, J "With mutual blessings crowned. * 3 Thus will the church below : Resemble that above, \ 11 mf "Where streams of endless pleasure flow, \ And every heart is love. i r\* n HYMN 346, 7s. 5 O jbvj Parting uf Christians. j m 1 TJ'OR a season called to part, j J- Let us now ourselves commend, To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. mp 2 Jesus ! hear our humble prayer ; Tender Shepherd of thy sheep ! 37* J 438 HYMNS CCCXLVII, CCCXLVm. * — Let thy raercy and thy care * All our souls in safety keep. I 8 In thy strength may we be strong ; I Sweeten every cross and pain ; I Grant, that, if Ave live, ere-long > "We may meet in peace again. I 4 Then, if thou thy help afford, I m/ Joyful songs to thee shall rise, * < And our souls shall praise the Lord, i > "Who regards our humble cries. ' *\An HYMN 347, C. M. / Ot^ I Love to our J^Teighbor. t m 1 TT'ATHER of mercies ! send thy grace * -T All-powerful from above, i To form, in our obedient souls, I The image of thy love. * { 2 Oh ! may our sympathizing breasts J That generous pleasure know, { p> Kindly to share in others' joy, * And weep for others' woe. * p 3 When the most helpless sons of giief, J In low distress, are laid, { Soft be our hearts their pains to feel, * — And swift our hands to aid. I mp 4 So Jesus looked on dying men, I — When throned above the skies ; J And, mid th' embraces of thy love, J He felt compassion rise. i mf 6 On wings of love the Saviour flew, I To raise us from the ground ; And gave his own most precious blood, I > A balm for every Avound. OAO HYMN 348, C. M. Ot^O Compassion and Charity. mp 1 "OLEST is the man, whose softening heart -D Feels all another's pain ; To whom the suppUcating eye Is never raised in vain ; 2 Wlioso breast expands with generous -w armth, A brother's Avoes to feel, CHRISTIAN. 489 p And bleeJs in pity o'er the wound ■> He wants tlie power to heal. i mp 3 He spreads his kind supporting arms j To every child of grief; t — His secret bounty largely flows, j And brings unasked relief. { mp 4 To gentle oflices of love, j His feet are never slow ; • { He views, through mercy's melting eye, I A brother in a foe. | — 6 He, from the bosom of his God, } Shall present peace receive ; } And, when he kneels before the throne, < His ti'erabling soul shall live. O^q HYMN 349, CM. O^Jt/ For benevolent Societies. mf 1 "DRIGHT Source of everlasting lovo ! i -D To thee our souls we raise ; | And, to th^-s sovereign bounty, rear I A moQU.nent of praise. ♦ 2 Thy mercy gilds the path of life, i With every cheering ray, | > Kindly restrains the rising tear, J p Or wipes that tear away. ♦ 3 When sunk in guilt, our souls approached } The borders of despair, | < Thy grace, through Jesus' blood, proclaimed } mf A free salvation near. i 4 What shall we render, bounteous Loril { For all the grace we see ? ♦ p Alas ! the goodness, worms can yield, j Extendeth not to thee. | 5 To tents of wof to beds of pain, } — Our cheerfu' feet repair ; i And, with thf gifts thy hand bestows, t Relieve th' mourners there. i < 6 The widow's heart shall sing for joy, j — The orphan shall be fed ; | < The hungering soul we '11 gladly point \ mf To Christ, the living bread. j r 440 HYiLNS CCOL, CCCLI. q Fzr\ HYMN 350, C. M. O t/ vy Charitable Appropriations. m 1 TESUS, our Lord! bow rich thy grace I it/ Thy bounties — how complete ! How aliall we count the wondrous sum, i Or pay the mighty debt? } inf 2 High on a throne of radiant light, I • Dost thou exalted shine ; I — What can our poverty bestow, ' Since all the world is thine ? I 3 But thou hast brethren here below, { The children of thy grace, I "Whose humble names thou wilt confess, \ Before thy Father's face. J 4 In them may'st thou be clothed and fed, i Be visited and cheered ; I > And, in their accents of distress, } — The Saviour's voice be heard. I mp 5 "Whate'er our willing kands can givo, i Lord ! at thy feet we lay ; J < Grace will the humble gift receive, { — And grace at length repay. Q ;: 1 HYMN 351, S. M. ijtj X. Supports of Religion. mp 1 IITHEN glooraj'- doubts and fears ' ' The trembling heart invade, And all the face of nature wears A universal shade ; — — 2 Keligion can assuage The tempest of the soul ; And every fear gives up its rage. At her divine control. 3 Through life's bewildered way, Her hand unerring lead, ; And, o'er the path, her he£ fenly ray A cheering lustre sheds. 4 When reason, tired and blind, p Sinks heli)less and afraid ; — Thou blest Supporter of the mind ! How powerful is thine aid I 5 C)h I let me feel thy power, And find thj' sweet relief, To cheer !iiy every gloomy hour, mp And calm my every grief. O c Q HYlttN 352, C. M. ijKJ^ Contrition and Prayer, aff 1 AH ! for that tenderness of heart, V/ That bows before the Lord ; That owns how just and good thou art, And trembles at thy word. 2 Oh ! for those humble, contrite tears. Which from repentance flow ; That sense of guilt, which, trembling, fears The long-suspended blow! 3 Saviour ! to rae, in pity give, For sin, the deep distress ; The pledge thou wilt, at last, receive, > And bid me die in peace. mf 4 Oh ! fill my soul with faith and love, And strength to do thy will ; Raise my desires and hopes above, — Thyself to me reveal. HYMN 353, 8s, 7s and 4. Hope encouraged. 353 mp 1 A MY soul ! what means this sadness ? v/ Wherefore art thou thus cast down? Let tliy grief be turned to gladness, — Bid tliy restless fear begone ; mf Look to Jesus, And rejoice in his dear name. — 2 Though ten thousand ills beset thee, > Though thy heart is stained with sin, — Jesus lives, he '11 ne'er forget thee, He will make thee pure within ; mf He is faithful To perform his gracious word. mp 3 Though distresses now attend thee, And thou tread'st the tliorny road ; 7pf His right hand shall still defend tliee ; Soon he '11 bring thee home to God ; / Tliou shalt praise him, — Praise the great Redeemer's name. • |44 442 HYMNS COCLIV, CCCLV. mf 4 Oil ! that I could now adore him, Like the lieavenly host above, Wlio for ever bow before him, And unceasing sing his love I f Happy spirits ! When shall I your chorus join ? O prA HYMN 354, C. M. ijKJ^i Strength from Heaven. ""^P 1 TyHENCE do our mournful thoughts arisf^ ' ' And where 's our courage fled ? Have restless sin, and raging hell, Struck all our comforts dead ? mf 2 Have we forgot th' almighty Name, That formed the earth and sea? And can an all-creating arm > Grow weary, or decay ? mf 3 Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell ; He gives the conquest to the weak. And treads their foes to hell. > 4 Mere mortal powers shall fade and die, 7np And youthful vigor cease ; — But we, that wait upon the Lord, < Shall feel our sti'ength increase. / 5 The saints shall mount on eagles' winga And taste the promised bliss ; Till their unwearied feet arrive. Where perfect pleasure is. 355 HYMN 355, H. M. | Spiritual Desertion. , mii 1 TynERE is my Saviour now, \ '' Whose smiles I once possessed? { > Till he return, I bow, { p By heaviest grief oppressed : } My days of happiness have gone, | > And I am left to weep alone. mp 2 Where can the mourner go. And tell his tale of grief? > Ah ! who can soothe his woe, < And give him sweet relief? CHRISTIAN. 443 t mp Earth cannot heal the wounded breast, Nor give the troubled sinner rest. 3 Jesus ! thy smiles impart ; My dearest Lord ! return, And ease my wounded heart. And bid nie cease to mourn : < Then shall this niglit of sorrow flee, mp And peace and heaven be found in thee. HYMN 356, L. M. Askius dioine Consolation 356 j mp 1 C WEET peace of conscience, heavenly gi lesl ! J O Coine, fix tliy mansion in uiy breast, ♦ Dispel my doubts, my fears control, ♦ And heal the anguish of my soul. J -^ 2 Come, smiling hope ! and joy sincere ! ♦ Come, make your constant dwelling here ; ♦ Still let your presence clieer my heart, \ Nor sin compel you to depart. ; 3 Thou God of hope and peace divine ! I Oh ! make these sacred pleasures mine ; j < Forgive my sins, my fears remove, ♦ — And send the tokens of thy love. { > 4 Then should mine eyes, without a tear, J p See death with all its terrors near, i< My heart should tlien in death rejoice, > And raptures tune my faltering voice. I QA7 HYMN 357, CM. { nJKJ t Beatific Vision of Christ. \ f 1 I^ROM thee, my God ! my joys shall rise I J- And run eternal rounds, \ \ Beyond the limits of the skies, I And all created bounds. j 2 The holy triumphs of my soul I Shall death itself out-brave, 5 Leave dull mortality behind, I And fly beyond the grave. { 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, !' In heaven's unmeasured space, I '11 spend a long eternity { Li pleasure, and in praise. .-.M^ 444 HYMNS CCCLVIII, CCCLIX. mf 4 Blest Jesus ! every smile of thine Shall fresh endearments bring, And thousand tastes of new delight From all thy graces spring. 6 Haste, ray Beloved ! fetch my soul Up to thy blest abode ; f riy — for my spirit longs to see My Saviour, and my God. O^Q HYMN 358, CM. Ot/O Heaven on Earth. m 1 "WTHlIiE through this changing -world we roam, ' ' From infancy to age, Heaven is the christian pilgrim's home, His rest at every stage. < 2 Thither, his raptured thought ascends, mf Eternal joys to share ; > There, his adoring spirit bends, mp While here, he kneels in prayer. — 3 From earth his freed affections rise, To fix on things above, Where all his hope of glory lies, — Where all is perfect love. 4 There too may we our treasure place, — There let our hearts be found ; That still, where sin abounded, grace < May more and more abound. mf 5 Henceforth, our conversation be. With Christ before the tlirone; Ere-long we, eye to eye, shall see, And know as we are known. q ;r Q HYMN 359, C. P. M. ijtJtJ Worldliness lamented. mf 1 TPHE mind was formed, to mount sublime, -I- Beyond the narrow bounds of time, To everlasting things; mp But earthly vajiors dim her sight, And hang, witli cold oppressive weight, > Upon her drooping wings. f 2 Bright scenes of bliss, — unclouded skies, Invite my soul ; — Oh ! could I rise, Nor leave a thought below. I t CHEISTIAN. 44^ — I 'd bid farewell to anxious care, Aud say. to every tempting snare, — Heaven calls, and 1 must go : — 3 Heaven calls, — and can I yet delay ? Can aught on earth engage my stay ? p Ah ! wretched lingering heart ! < Come, Lord ! with strength, and life, and light, — Assist and guide my upward tiight, And bid the world depart. HYMN 360, 8s. Backsliders invited to return. ! 360 of 1 "DETUPvN" to the guide of thy youth,— -[^ Tiiy Maker, thy Father, thy Friend I Behold him prepared to receive The child who has dared to offend: Eeturn — the Kedeemer invites ; Full oft he hath sought thee before ; But, lo ! with unspeakable grace. He deigns to entreat thee once more. 2 Eeturn, — and enjoyments are thine. Too vast for tlie heart to conceive ; — Enjoyments, which only belong To those who repent and believe ; < A love which for ever expands ; — Unceasing composure of heart ; mf A crown of unfading delight ; A kingdom which cannot depart. O p -J HYMN 361, C. M. O 0 -L Ood, the .Author of Mercies and ^Sffiictions, m 1 "VTAKED, as fi-om the earth we came, 1' And rose to life at first, We to the earth return again, > And mingle with the dust. — 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own. Are only favors borrowed now. To be repaid anon. 3 'T is God, who lifts our comforts high, mp Or sinks tliem in the grave ; — He gives, and — blessed be his name! — He takes but what he gave. ■ ^'j^p 446 HYMNS CCCLXII, CCCLXIII. 4 Peace, all OTir angry passions ! then ; Let each rebellious sigh mp Be silent, at his sovereign will, p> And every munniir die. — 5 If smiling mercy crown our ives, mf Its ])raises shall be spread ; And we'll adore the justice too, > That strikes our comforts dead. HYMN 362, Ss and Ts. Eternity. 362 mp 1 TN this world of sin and sorrow, i- Compassed round with every care, From eternity we borrow < Hope that banishes despair. mf 2 Thee, triumphant God and Saviour ! In the glass of faith we see, > Oh ! assist each faint endeavor, < Raise our earth-born souls to thee. mp 8 Bring that awful scene before us, Of the last tremendous day, — When to life thou wilt restore us; — mp Lingering ages ! haste away. 4 Then this vile and sinful nature Incorruption shall put on ; mf Life-renewing, glorious Saviour! Let thy gracious will be done. 363 HYMN 363, S. M. Trust in Ood. mp 1 VOUR harps, ye trembling saints I A Down from the willows take ; mf Loud to the praise of love divine, / Bid every string awake. — 2 Though in a foreign land. We are not far from home ; \ And, nearer to our house above, I We every moment come. I 3 His grace will, to the end, I < Stronger and brighter shine: i mf Nor present things, nor things to come, t Shall quench this spark divine. CHRISTIAN. 447 — 4 Wliea we in darkness walk, Nor feel tlie heavenly flame, Then will v/e trust our gracious God, And rest upon his name. 6 Soon shall our doubts and fears Subside at his control ; His loving-kindness shall break through The midnight of the soul. 6 Blest is the man, O God! That stays himself on thee : — < Who waits for thy salvation, Lord I mf Shall thy salvation see. 364 HYMN 364, 8s, 7s and 4. The Gladness of the Righteous. in 1 T?AR from us be grief and sadness, -T Farther still unhallowed mirth : mf Zion's sons may sing, with gladness, Theirs are joys of heavenly birth: — Jesus owns them, — Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth. 2 All the worldling's mirth is madness, All his labor fruitless toil : 'T is the saints that taste of gladness. Though the world their choice revile dol Sweet their portion ; — — Life is in the Saviour's smile. 3 "Worlds would seem as nothing to us, Balanced with a Saviour's love : Since the Lord in mercy drew us — Drew our souls to things above, \ Earthly objects * Can no longer greatly move. { t 4 Once the world w^as all our treasui'e ; i Then the world our hearts possessed ; | «i/* Now we taste sublimer pleasure, I Since the Lord has made us blest ; < "We can witness,— j > Jesus gives his people rest. j 448 HYMNS CCCLXV, CCCLXVI. one HY3iIN 365, 8s and Ts. O\)0 Pilgrims. mp 1 pilNTLY, Lord ! Oh ! gently lead ub, vJ Throiigli this lonely vale of tears ; Through the changes thou 'st decreed us, Till our last great change appears : When temptation's darts assail us, When in devious paths we stray, Let tliy goodness never fail us, Lead us in thy perfect way. 2 In the hour of pain and anguish, p In the hour when death draws neu, mp Suffer not our hearts to languish, Suffer not our souls to fear : And, when mortal life is ended, Bid us on thy bosom rest, < Till, by angel bands attended, / We awake among the blest. Q r» r» HYMN 366, 7s and 6s, Peculiar. O vJ O Pleading by the Cross. aff 1 T AMB of God! whose bleeding love ■JL^ We now recall to mind, Send the answer from above, And let us mercy find : Think on us Avho think on thee ; Every burdened soul release ; Oh ! remember Calvary, > And bid us go in peace. aff 2 Let thy blood, by faith applied, The sinner's pardon seal ; Speak us fi'eely justified. And all our sickness heal : By thy passion on the tree. Let our griefs and troubles cease; Oh ! remember Calvary, > And bid us go in peace. aff 3 Can we ever hence depart. Till thou our wants relieve ? Write forgiveness on our licart, And aU thine image give : Still our souls shall cry to thee, Till renewed by holiness, — Oh ! remember Calvary, > \ > And bid us go in peace. | CHRISTIAN. 449 *> /^ ry HYMN 367, C. M. O U I Asking Mercy in Affliction. aff 1 A THOU whose mercy guides my -way 1 V/ Tliough now it seems severe, Forbid my unbelief to say — There is no inercy here. 2 Oh ! grant me to desire the pain, That comes in kindness down, More than the world's alluring gain, Succeeded by a frown. 3 Then, though thou bend my spirit Ipw, Love only shall I see ; The very hand, that strikes the blow, Was wounded once for me. 1 368 HYMN 368, C. M. Confidence in OucTs Oovernment. I m 1 CINCE all the varying scenes of time { O God's watchful eye surveys, J Oh ! who so wise to choose our lot, t Or to appoint our ways ? } 2 Good, when he gives — supremely good ; ♦ Nor less, when he denies ; I E'en crosses, from his sovereign hand, I Are blessings in disguise. 3 Why should we doubt a Father's love, So constant and so kind? To his unerring gracious will, Be every wish resigned. 4 In thy ftxir book of life divine. My God ! inscribe my name ; mp There let it fill some humble place, Beneath my Lord, the Lamb 1 HYMN 369, Us. Relying on the Promises. 369 mf 1 IJOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord ! J-i Is laid for your faith in his excellent word I I What more can he say, than to you he hath said, — ; You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ? i 2 Fear not, I am with thee, Oh ! be not dismayed, I I — I am thy God, and will still give thee aid ; 1 I '11 strengthen thee, help tliee, and cause thee to J Upheld by my righteous,omnipotenthand. [stand, 38=* 450 HYMN CCCLXX. "1 — 3 "Wlien through the deep waters I cause thee to go, < The rivers of sorrow shall uot'thee o'ertlow ; tiif For I will he with thee, thy troubles to bless, > And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. — 4 "When thro' fiery trials thy path- way shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply ; The fiame shall not hurt thee, — 1 only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 E'en down to old age, all my people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love ; And, when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, dol Like lambs they shall still, in my bosom, be borne. 6 The soul, that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, — I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes ; < That soul, tho' all hell should endeavor to shake, mf I '11 never, — no, nevei-, — no, never forsake. 370 HYMN 370, C. M. Complaining' of spirituaJ Sloth. m 1 llf Y drowsy powers ! why sleep ye so ? -LiJ- Awake, my sluggish soul ! Nothing has half thy work to do, Yet nothing 's half so dull. 2 The little ants, for one poor grain, Labor, and tug, and strive ; Yet we, who have a heaven t' obtain — > How negligent we live ! — — 3 We, for Avhose sake all nature stands, And stars their courses move ; — < "We, for whose guard the angel bands mf Come flying from above ; — — 4 "We, for whom God, the Son, came down, And labored for our good ; — mp How careless to secure that crown > He purchased with his blood ! mp 5 Lord! shall wo lie so sluggish still, And never act our parts ? — Come, holy Dove ! from th' heavenly hill, And sit and warm our hearts. 6 Then shall our active spirits move, — < Upward our souls shall rise : mf "With hands of faith, and wings of love, / We '11 fly and take the prize. CHRISTIAN 451 3^ -J HYMN 371, 73 and 68. f JL Desire for Heaven. m 1 TTROM every earthly pleasure, J- From every transient joy, From every mortal treasure, > That soon will fade and die ; — • — No longer these desiring, Upward our wishes tend, mf To nobler bliss aspiring, And joys that never end. > 2 From every piercing sorrow, mp That heaves our breast to-day, — Or threatens us to-morrow, Hope turns our eyes away ; mf On wings of faith ascending. We see the land of light. And feel our sorroAvs ending, In infinite delight. — 3 'T is true we are but strangers And pilgrims here below, And countless snares and dangers Surround the path we go : mp Though painful and distressing, < Yet there 's a rest above ; mf And onward still we 're pressing. To reach that land of love. 372 HYMN 372, 73. In Darkness. m 1 AISTCE I thought my mountain strong, yj Firmly fixed, no more to move ; mf Then my Saviour was my song, Then my soul was filled with love : Those were happy, golden days, Sweetly spent in prayer and praise. — 2 Little, then, myself I knew. Little thought of Satan's power ; mp Now I feel my sins renew, Now I feel the stormy hour ; Sin has put my joys to flight, — p Sin has turned my day to night. ajf 3 Saviour ! shine, and cheer my soul, Bid my dying hopes revive. .1 \ 452 HYMNS CCOLXXIII, CCCLXXIV. * I Make my wounded spirit whole, J Far away, the tempter di'ive ; I Speak the word and set me free, — J Let me live alone to thee. HYMN 373, I. M. Inconstant Heart lamented. 373 aff 1 AH! wretched, vile, ungrateful he£rt I % -ti That can from Jesus thus depart ; | Thus, fond of trifles, vainly rove, \ \ Forgetful of a Saviour's love. ♦ 2 In vain I charge my thoughts to stay, \ And chide earth's vanities away ; { There 's nought beneath a power divine, \ That can this roving heart confine. » 3 Jesus ! to thee I would return, \ And, at thy feet repenting, mourn ; J There let me view thy pard'ning love, } And never from thy sight remove. | 4 Oh ! let thy love, with sweet control, Bind all the passions of my soul; Bid every eartlily charm depart. And dwell for ever in my heart. I 07/1 HYMN374, L. M. « ^ I T^ Secret Self- Examination, I '^ff 1 "DETURISr, my roving heart ! return, * All And chase those shadowy forms no more ; * Now seek, in solitude, to mourn, I And thy forsaken God implore. * i 2 0 thou great God ! whose piercing eye I Distinctly marks each deep recess ; — * In these sequestered hours draw nigh, i And with thy presence fill the place. 3 Through all the windings of my heart, My search let heavenly wisdom guide, And still its radiant beams impart, Till all be cleansed and purified. 4 Oh ! with the visits of thy lovo. Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer ; Till every grace shall join to prove, That God has fixed his dwelling here. CIIRISTIAX. 453 \ niy r: hymn 375, c. M. j ) tJ i KJ The Pilgrimage of the Saints. I \ (^Jf ^ I ORD ! what a wretched hiud is this, | i J-' That yields us no supply, — | I No cheering fruits, no wholesome trees, | 1 Nor streams of living joy ! j I 2 Long nights and darkness dwell below, j i With scarce a twinkling ray : i J n/ But the bright world, to which we go, < I Is everlasting day. | I ??ij9 3 Our journey is a thorny maze, I — But we march upward still, — , I Forget these troubles of the ways, I mf And reach at Zion's hill. ^ — 4 See the kind angels, at the gates, Inviting us to come! There Jesus, the forerunner, waits To welcome travelers home. dol 5 There, on a green and flowery mount, tnp Our weary souls shall sit, mf And, with transpm-ting joys, recount The labors of ou» feet. l| y 6 Eternal glory to the King, Who brought us safely through, Our tongues shall never cease to sing^ And endless praise renew. HYMN 376, C. M. Filial Submission, 376 aff 1 A WD can my heart aspire so high, ii To say—''' My Father, God ?" Lord ! at thy feet I fain would lie, And learn to kiss the rod. 2 I would submit to all thy will. For thou art good and wise ; Let each rebellious thought be still. Nor one faint murmur rise. 8 Thy love can cheer the darkest gloom, And bid me Avait serene ; < Till hopes and joys immortal bloom, mf And brighten all the scene. 454 EYMNS COCLXXVII, CCCLXXVIIL — 4 " My Father God !" permit my heart mp To plead her humble claim, — And ask the bliss those words impart, In mj Redeemer's name. 07-17 HYMN 377, C. M. Of/ Unfruitfulness. m IT ONG have I sat beneath the sound ' -Li Of thy salvation, Lord ! But still, how weak my faith is found, • And knowledge of thy word ! 2 Oft I frequent thy holy place, And hear almost in vain ; How small a portion of thy grace My mem'ry can retain! p 3 How cold and feeble is my love ! How negligent my fear ! mp How low my hope of joys above ! How few affections there ! 4 Great God ! thy sovereign power impart, To give thy word success ; Write thy salvation in my heart, And make me Icti-n thy grace. 5 Show my forgetful feet the way, < That leads to joys on high ; — There knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. Q7Q HYMN378, S. M. 0/0 Ingratitude to divine Ooodnesi. «# 1 J S this the kind return ? Are these the thanks we owe? Thus to abuse eternal love. Whence all oui blessings flow ! 2 To what a stubborn frame Hath sin reduced our mind I What strange, rebellious Avretches Tre, And God as strangely kind I 8 Turn, turn us, mighty God ! And mould our souls afresh ; Break, sovereign grace ! these hearts of stone, And give us hearts of flesh. CHEISTIAF. 455 j 4 Let past ingratitude • { Provoke our weeping eyes ; | — And hourly, as new mercies fall, inf Let hourly thanks arise. 379 HYMN 379, C. M. Repentance in View of divine Patience, aff 1 A ND are we, wretches, yet alive ? -ii- And do we yet rebel ? 'T is boundless — 't is amazing love, — ♦ That bears us up from hell ! \ 2 The burden of our weighty guilt ♦ "Would sink us down to flames ; } And threatening vengeance rolls above, $ To crush our feeble frames. ♦ 3 Almighty goodness cries — " Forbear !" — { — And straight the thunder stays ; { aff And dare we now provoke his wrath, J And weary out his grace ? J 4 Lord ! we have long abused thy love, — ' Too long indulged our sin ; | Our aching hearts e'en bleed to see ! What rebels we have been. ♦ — 5 No more, ye lusts ! shall ye command, — j No more will we obey : j < Stretch out, 0 God ! thy conquering hand, { mf And drive thy foes away. J HYMN 380, C. M. Backslidinss and Returns. 380 aff 1 Vy HY is my heart so far from thee, ' ' My God ! my chief delight ? "Why are my thoughts no more, by day, — "With thee, no more by night ? 2 "Why should my foolish passions rove ? "Where can such sweetness be, As I have tasted in thy love, — As I have found in thee ? 8 "When my forgetful soul renews The savor of thy grace, My heart presumes, I cannot lose The relish all ray davs. i 456 HYMNS CCCLXXXI, CCCLXXXII. j I 4 But, ere one fleeting hour is past, | I The flattering world employs I Some sensual bait, to seize my taste, J And to pollute my joys. I 5 "Wretch that I am, to wander thus, I In chase of false delight! ' I Let me be fastened to thy cross, I Rather than lose thy sight. { 6 Make haste, my days ! to reach the goal, iAnd bring my heart to rest On the dear centre of my soul, — I My God, my Saviour's breast. j OQI HYMN 381, CM. ) O O X Watclifuiness and Prayer, aff 1 A LAS ! what hourly dangers rise, -ii- What snares beset my way I To heaven, Oh ! let me lift mine eyes, And, hourly, watch and pray. 2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain. And melt in flowing tears ! I strive against ray foes in vain, — I sink amid my fears. 3 0 Lord! increase my faith and hopo. When foes and fears prevail ; And bear my fainting spirit up, | Or soon my strength will fail. I 4 Oh ! keep me in thy heavenly way, 5 And bid the tempter flee ; | And never, never let me stray I From happiness and thee. | QQQ HYMN 382, L. M. | t)0/^ Hardness of Heart lamented, < aff 1 AH ! for a glance of heavenly day, | V/ To chase the shades of night away ; j To melt, with beams of love divine, | This unrelenting heart of mine. I < 2 The rocks can rend, the earth can quake, j / The ocean roar, the mountain shake ; | i — All nature feels, and gives the s'gn, | I mp But not this stubborn heart of mine. j CHRISTIAN. 457 aff 3 Dear Lord ! The sorrows, thou hast felt, Might cause a heart of stone to melt ; Yet, I can read each sacred line, And nothing melt this heart of mine. — 4 But power supreme the soul can move, > And purify, and melt to love ; — Come, Holy Spirit! Power divine! m'p Oh! come, subdue this heart of mine. OQQ HYMN 383, S. M. ' Faith of Tilings unseen. i mf 1 'PAIXn is the brightest evidence } J? Of things beyond our sight, i Breaks through the clouds of flesh and sense, i And dwells in heavenly light. ♦ 2 It sets times past, in present view ; 5 Brings distant prospects home — t Of things a thousand years ago, ; Or thousand years to come. I 3 By faith, we know the worlds were made i By God's almighty word : 1 Abr'am, to unknown countries led, J By faith, obeyed the Lord. 4 He sought a city fair and high. Built by th' eternal hands ; > And faith assures us, though we die, mf That heavenly building stands Q Q /> HYMN 386, C. M O O O The Power of Faith. m 1 17AITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, -T And saves me from its snares ; Its aid, in every duty, brings, mp And softens all my cares. < 2 The wounded conscience knows its power, — The healing balm to give; < That balm the saddest heart can cheer, — And make the dying live. mf 8 Wide it unveils celestial worlds, Where deathless pleasures reign ; And bids me seek my portion there, Nor bids me ^eek in vain. 4 It shows the precious promise, sealed With the Redeemer's blood ; < And helps my feeble hope to rest mf Upon a faithful God. 5 There — there unshaken would I rest, > ■ Till tliis vile body dies; < And then, on faith's triumphant wings, / To endless glory rise. I CHRISTIAN. 459 I 007 HYMN 387, C. M. i 00 / Justification; or, Law and OracK, I m 1 TTAIN" are the hopes, the sons of men I * On their own works have built ; — I Their hearts, by nature, all unclean, I > And all their actions, guilt. I — 2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths, 1 Without a murm'ring word ; I And the whole race of Adam stand j 77ip Guilty before the Lord. I — 3 In vain we ask God's righteous law I To justify us now ; { Since to convince, and to condemn, Is all the law can do. mf 4 Jesus ! how glorious is thy grace 1 — When in thy name we trust, Our faith receives a righteousness. That makes the sinner just. 388 HYMN 388, L. M. The falue of Christ and Ms Righteousness, m 1 IVrO more, — my God ! I boast no more, -1-^ Of all the duties I have done ; I quit the hopes I held before, To trust the merits of thy Son. 2 Now, for the love I bear his name, AVhat was my gain, I count my loss ; My former pride I call my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. 3 Yes, — and I must, and will, esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake ; Oh ! may my soul be found in him. And of his righteousness partake. 4 The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne; But faith can answer tljy demauds. By pleading what my Lord has done. q Q Q HYMN 389, C. M. O O t7 Retirement. A.R from the world, 0 Lord? I flee,— From strife and tumult far ; IP 460 IIYMJ^" cocxc. I From scenes, where Satan wages still I His most successful war. I p 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, ♦ — Witli prayer and praise agree ; { And seem, by thy sweet bounty, made J For those who folk)W thee. { 3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul, iAnd grace her mean abode, , Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love, i She then communes with God ! t { 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours ♦ Her solitary lays ; I Nor asks a witness of her song, ♦ Nor thirsts for human praise. { 5 Author and guardian of my life, — j Sweet source of Hght divine, — f And — all harmonious names in one — ♦ Blest Saviour ! — thou art mine. I 6 "What thanks I owe thee, and what love 1 i mf And praise, an endless store, I Shall echo through the realms above, \ "When time shall be no more. q Q /~w HYMN 390, 7s. *j%j\j Privileges of Adoption, m 1 "DLESSED are the sons of God ; -L) They are bought with Jesus blood ; They are ransomed from the grave; — Life eternal they shall have : "With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 2 They are justified by grace ; They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All their sins are washed away ; They shall stand in God's great day: "With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 3 They produce the fruits of grace, In the works of righteousness ; > They are harmless, meek, and mild, mp Holy, blameless, undeliled : 4- v.. CHRISTIAN. 461 I — "With them numbered may "we be Here, and in eternity. mf 4 They are lights upon the earth, — Children of a heavenly birth, — One with God, with Jesus one ; Glory is in them begun : — With them numbered may we be, | Here, and in eternity. : Q q 1 HYMN 391, C. M. j t) t/ JL Hope, of Heaven through Christ. i mf 1 "DLEST be the everlasting God, | -D The Father of our Lord ; i Be his abounding mercy praised, | His majesty adored. I — 2 When from the dead he raised his Son, I And called him to the sky, | < He gave our souls a lively hope, | That they should never die. t — 3 What though our inbred sins require { Our flesh to see the dust ; | < Yet, as the Lord, our Saviour, rose, i — So all his foU'wers must. I 4 There 's an inheritance divine, t Reserved against that day ; l 'T is uncorrupted, undefiled, i And cannot waste away. | mf 5 Saints, by the power of God, are kept j Till the salvation come ; > We walk by faith, as strangers here, — Till Christ shall call us home. 392 HYMN 392, S. M. jidoption. 1 "DEHOLD ! what wondrous grace -L* The Father has bestowed, On sinners of a mortal race. To call them sons of God. 2 'T is no surprising thing, That we should be unknown ; The Jewish world knew not their King,- God's everlasting Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear, How great we must be made ; ^9*" 462 HYMNS CCOXCIII, CCCXCIV. But, when we see oui- Saviour here, We shril be like our Head. 4 A hope, so much diviue, May trials well eudnre ; May purge our souls from sense and sin, As Christ, the Lord, is pure. 5 If, in my Father's love, I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit, like a dove, To rest upon my heart. mp 6 "We would no longer lie. Like slaves, beneath the throne ; — Our faith shall—" Abba, Father !" — cry, And thou the kindred own. O Q O HYMN 393, C. M. tjiJtJ Tlie Fearful encouraged, < 1 VE trembling souls ! dismiss your fears, — J- Be mercy all your theme ; — Mercy, — which, like a river, flows, In one perpetual stream. mf 2 Fear not the powers of earth and hell ; — Those powers will God restrain ; His arm shall all their rage repel, — And make their efforts vain. 3 Fear not the want of outward good ; For his he will provide. Grant them supplies of daily food, And all they need beside. 4 Fear not that he will e'er forsake, Or leave his work undone ; He 's faithful to his promises, And faithful to his Son. > 5 Fear not the terrors of the grave, — Nor death's tremendous sting ; He will, frcm endless wrath, preserve — / To endless glory bring. QQyi HYMN 394, CM. Ot/4r Saints in the Hands of Christ. mf 1 T7IRM as the earth, thy gospel stands, -T My Lord, my hope, my trust! — t CIIRISTIAK 463 If I a'n found in Jesus' han Js, My soul can ne'er be lost. — 2 His b ;nor is engaged to save Tbe meanest of liis sbeep ; All, whom bis heavenly Father gave, His bauds securely keep. 3 Nor death, nor hell, shall e'er remove, His fav'rites from his breast ; In the dear bosom of bis love, They must for ever rest. 395 HYMN 395, L. M. Hope in the Covenant. OW oft have sin and Satan strove, To i*end mj soul from thee, my God 1 But everlasting is thy love. And Jesus seals it with his blood. 'W 2 The oath and promise of the Lord Join to confirm the wondrous grace ; mf Eternal power performs the word, f And tills all heaven with endless praise. — 3 Amid temptations, sharp and long. My soul to this dear refuge flies ; < Hope is my anchor, firm and strong, / While tempests blow, and billows rise, — 4 The gospel bears my spirit up ; ' j mf A faithful and unchanging God { Lays the foundation for my hope, t In oaths, and promises, and blood. J 396 1 HYMN 396, L. M. { Security of the Saints. J WHO shall the Lord's elect condemn ? — t 'T is God, who justifies their souls ; » «i And mercy, like a mighty stream, { — O'er all their sins divinely rolls. i 2 "Who shall adjudge the saints to hell ? — | 'T is Christ, who suffered in their stead, i < And, the salvation to fulfill, J mf Behold him, rising from the dead ! I f 3 He lives!— he lives, and reigns above, j For ever interceding there ; i 464 HYMNS CCCXCVII, CCCXOVIII. I — "Who shall divide us from his love? — Or what shall tempt us to despair ? mf 4 Not all that men on earth can do, Nor powers on high, nor powers below, Shall cause his mercy to remove, Or wean our hearts from Christ, our love. o q »y HYMN 397, 8s, 7s and 4. *JtJ I Ood, the Pilgrim's Guide, m 1 p UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah ! mp VJ Pilgrim through this barren land ; < I am weak, but thou art mighty ; mf Hold me with thy powerful hand : — Bread of heaven ! Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open, Lord ! the crystal fountain, Whence the healing waters flow; inf Let the fiery cloudy pillar Lead roe all my journey through: f Strong deliverer ! Be thou still my strength and shield, mp 3 "When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid ray anxious fears subside ; < Death of death, and hell's destruction I I mf Land me safe on Canaan's side : ♦ / Songs of praises I I will ever give to thee. ♦ ^QR HYMN 398, C. M. ' tJtJ O Jotjs departed. I m 1 C"WEET was the time, when first I felt i O Tlie Saviour's pard'nii>g blood, » Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt, .{ And bring me home to God. i mf 2 Soon as the morn the light revealed, I His praises tuned my tongue ; ', — And, when the evening shade prevailed, » < His love was all my song. \ — 3 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord, { nif And saw his glory shine ; i And, when I read his holy word, t I called each promise mine. i > 4 But now, when evening shade prevails, ♦ p My soul in darkness mourns : CHRISTIAN. 465 { { And, when the morn the light reveals, No light to me retui-ns. 6 Rise, Saviour ! — help me to prevail, And make my soul thy care ; I know thy mercy cannot fail, — Let me that mercv share. 399 i HYMN 399, CM. . j Seeking Ood. J aff 1 ATI ! that I knew the secret place, j \J Where I might find my God ; \ I 'd spread my wants before his face, { And pour my woes abroad. « 2 I 'd tell him how my sins arise, — | What sorrows I sustain, ; How grace decays, and comfort dies, | And leave my heart in pain. ', 3 He knoAvs what arguments I 'd take, | To wrestle with my God ; ) I 'd plead for his own mercy's sake, | And for my Saviour's blood. | 4 My God will pity my complaints, ♦ And heal my broken bones ; \ He takes the meaning of his saints, — | The language of their groans, \ mf 5 Arise, my soul ! from deep distress, | And banish every fear ; | < He calls thee, to his throne of grace, | > To spread thy sorrows there. J A(\r\ HYMN 400, C. M. | •4JbUU JViUking with. Ood. \ mp 1 AH ! for a closer walk with God, j ^ A calm and heavenly frame, — | A light to shine upon the road, i That leads me to the Lamb ! ♦ 2 Where is the blessedness I knew, \ When first I saw the Lord ? i Where is the soul-refreshing view | Of Jesus, and his word ? J 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed I \ How sweet their mem'ry stitl I \ j 466 HYMN CCCCI. \ I But they have left an aching void, I J The world can never fill. i I 4 Return, O holy Dove ! return, | i Sweet messenger of rest ! ♦ I I hate the sins tliat made thee mourn, } And drove thee from my breast. i 5 Tlie dearest idol I have known, — I Whate'er that idol be,— I Help me to tear it from thy throne, { And worship only thee. I 6 So shall my walk be close with God, I Calm and serene my frame ; j < So purer light shall mark the road ♦ mf That leads me to the Lamb. 401 HYMN 401, 7s. /^ove to C/irist. 'R' [ARK I my soul ! it is the Lord ; 'T is thy Saviour — hear his word ; i Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, — p" " Say, poor sinner ! lovest thou me ? J — 2 " I delivered thee, when bound, } mp And, when bleeding, healed thy wound ; i Sought tliee wandering, set thee right, { < Turned thy darkness into light. * mp 3 " Can a woman's tender care { Cease towards the child she bare? * Yes, she may forgetful be, { Yet will I remember thee. ' — 4 " Mine is an unchanging love, { Higher than the heights above ; * Deeper than the depths beneath — { Free and faithful — strong as death. I mf 5 " Thou shalt see my glory soon, I "Wlien the work of grace is done ; \ Partner of my throne shalt be ; — » >" Say, poor sinner ! lovest thuu me ?" i mp 6 Lord! it is ray chief complaint, I That my love is weak and faint ; \ mf Yet I love thee, and adore ; — I Oh ! for grace to love thee more. CHRISTIAN. 467 Ar\iy HYMN 402, C. M. Tplw/zW I^occ to Christ. m 1 "no not I love thee, O my Lord? ♦ -L' Behold my lieart, and see ; And turn eacli hateful idol out, That dares to rival thee. 2 Do not I love thee, from ray soul? Then let me nothing love : Dead be my heart to every joy, Which thou dost not approve. 3 Is not thy name melodious still, To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure beat, My Saviour's voice to hear ? 4 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock, I would disdain to feed? Hast thou a foe, before whose face, I fear thy cause to plead ? mf 5 "Would not my heart pour forth its blood. In honor of thy name. And challenge tlie cold hand of death, To damp th' immortal flame ? — 6 Thou knowest I love thee, dearest Lord ! < But Oh ! I long to soar, mf Far from the sphere of mortal joys, That I may love thee more. Ar\0 HYMN403, S. M. T?v/0 Christian Watchfulness. m 1 A CHARGE to keep I have, -ii- A God to glorify ; A never-dying soul to save. And fit it for the sky : — 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill, — Oh ! may it all ray powers engage — ;i To do my Master's will. I 8 Arm me with jealous care, » As in thy sight to live ; | mp And Oh ! thy servant, Lord ! prepare | A strict account to give. | — 4 Help rae tc watch and pray, \ And on thyself rely, — t '♦• ^ 468 HYMNS CCCCIV— CCCOYJ. * Assured, if I my trust betray, i > 1 shall for ever die. Ar)A HYMN 404, C. M. Seekino- a Rest, mf 1 T\rE seek a rest beyond the skies, * ' Iq everlasting day ; Through floods and fluiues the passage lies, But Jesus guards the way. / 2 The swelling flood, and raging flame. Hear and obey his word ; Then let us triumph in liis name, — Our Saviour is the Lord. 405 HYMN 405, C. M. DouWe. Sinai and Zion. mf 1 "VrOT to tlie terrors of the Lord, •i^ The tempest, fire, and smoke ; Not to the thunder of that word, Which God on Sinai spoke ; — But we are come to Ziou's hill, The city of our God, — Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. mf 2 Behold th' innumerable host I Of angels clothed in light ! i* Behold the spirits of the just, Wliose faith is turned to sight ! Behold the blest assembly there, ♦ Whose names are writ in heaven I I And God, the judge of all, declares I Their every sin forgiven. I — 3 The saints on earth, and all the dead, 5 But one communion make ; I All join in Christ, their living head, I And of his grace partake : { In such society as this { mp My weary soul would rest : I — The man, who dwells where Jesus is, » inf Must be for ever hlest. 406 HYMN 406, S. M. The vigilant Servant. 1 VE servants of the Lord ! J- Each in his office wait ; CHRISTIAN. 469 mj "With joy obey his heavenly word, And watch before his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as iu his sight, len For awful is his name. — 3 Watch — 't is your Lord's command ; And, while we speak, he 's near: Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 Oh ! happy servant he, In such a posture found ! < He shall his Lord with rapture see, f And be with honor crowned. 407 HYMN 407, S. M. Watching and Praying, mf" 1 ]\TY soul ! be on thy guard, | -^'1 Ten thousand foes arise ; 1 And hosts of sins are pressing hard, » To draw thee from the skies. J 2 Oh ! watch, and fight, and pray ; — i The battle ne'er give o'er; j Renew it boldly every day, And help divine uuplore. 3 Ne'er think the vict'ry won, Kor lay thine armor down ; Thine arduous work will not be done, / Till thou obtain thy crown. Ar\ci HYMN 408, CM. \ ^b\j\J Desiring the Presence of Ood. ■ i ^ff 1 TTEAR, gracious God! my humble moan, | J-l To thee I breathe my sighs ; I "When will the mournful night be gone, | And when my joys aiise! 2 My God ! Oh ! could I make the claim, My Father, and my Friend, — And call thee mine, by every name, On which thy saints depend ; — 3 By every name of power and love, I would thy grace entreat ; Nor should my humble hopes remove, \ \ Nor leave thy mercy-seat. 470 HYMNS CCCCIX, CCCCX. [ 4 Yet, though ray soul in darkness mourns, t Thy word is all my stay ; I Here I would rest till light returns ;— I Thy presence makes my day. ( 5 Speak, Lord ! and bid celestial jjeace I Relieve my aching heart ; I Oh ! smile and bid my sorrows cease, I And all the gloom depart. J < 6 Then, shall my drooping spirit rise, I — And bless the healing rays, { > And change these deep, complaining sighs, { wf To songs of sacred praise. AOQ HYMN 409, CM. I ^'JtJ Submission. \ m 1 A LORD ! my best desires fulfill, i V/ And lielp me to resign I Life, health, and comfort to thy will, I And make thy pleasure mine. I 2 Wliy should I shrink at thy command ? J Thy love forbids ray fears ; I "Why tremble at the gracious hand, I > That wipes away my tears ? { — -S No, — let me rather freely yield ■ What most I prize, to tliee ; Thou never hast a good withheld. Nor wilt withhold from me. 4 Thy favor, all my journey through, Shall be my rich supply ; What more I want, or think I do, Let wisdom still deny. 410 HYMN 410, S. M. Restoration to Hetlth, \ VI 1 T/INDLY tlie Lord appeared ; > J*- In nature's trying hour ; < < His love my sinking spirit cheered; — ; uip I felt his sti'engthening power. 5 7u/ 2 He found me, on the bed i Of languishintj: .md pain; I And bade me lean on liim my head. Nor seek his aid in vain. CHRISTIAN. 47] J I mf 3 I saw his mighty arm j { Stretched o'er the rolling wave ; \ J He snatched my life from tlireatening harm. j ; And showed his power to save. { — 4 How, tlien, can I refuse J The glad and grateful strain? I The Lord my wasted strength renews, And makes me well again. 5 Oh ! may my future days My gratitude display ; < Nor speak alone, but live thy praise, v}f Through each revolving day. A^^ hymn 41i, c. m. TD X. X Sickness and Recovery, m 1 llfY God! thy service well demands I -'■•-I The remnant of my days ; i Why was this Heeting bi-eath renewed, } But to renew thy praise ? I 2 Thine arms of everlasting love I Did this weak frame sustain, ' 2^ "When life was hovering o'er the grave, i > And nature smdv with pain. I 2^ 3 Calmly I bowed my fainting head, I On thy dear faithful breast; I — Pleased to obey my Father's call I To his eternal rest. ♦ } 4 Into thy hands, my Saviour God ! J \ > Did I my soul resign, » I mf In firm reliance on that truth, \ \ Which made salvation mine. * I > 5 Back from the borders of the grave, 1 » mf At thy command I come ; \ { Nor will I ask a speedier flight J I To my celestial home. } I — 6 Where thou appointest mine abode, ; \ There would I choose to be ; } \ < For, in thy presence death is life, } mf And earth is heaven with thee. i A -t O HYMN 412, 7s. | ^ JL^ The Mind that vas in Christ. i ip tVTHER of eternal grace I 1 Glorify thyself in me ; J I 472 HYMNS CCCCXIII, CCCCXIV. I ■ — . \ < Meekly beaming in my face, { — May the world thine image see. { 2 Happy only in thy love, < p Poor, unfriended, or unknown ; J — Fix my thoughts on things above, — ♦ Stay my heart on tliee alone. J mp" Z Humble, holy, all-resigned J To thy will :— thy will be done! J — Give me, Lord ! the perfect mind I Of thy well-beloved Sou. { 4 Counting gain and glory loss, I May I tread the path he trod ; I p Die with Jesus on the cross, — \ f Rise with him, to thee, my God I 413 HYlttN 413, L. M. Holiness and Orace, ^S^ 0 let our lips and lives express The holy gospel, we profess ; I So let our works and virtues shine, J To prove the doctrine all-divine. i 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad I The honors of our Saviour God ; i < "When his salvation reigns within, I > And grace subdues the poAver of sin. i — 3 Religion bears our spirits up, \ While we expect that blessed hope. — I mf The bright appearance of the Lord ; { And faith stands leaning on his word. 1^1^ HYMN 414, C. M. Hopt in Affliction. ^ 414 ' »np 1 TITHEN" musing sorrow weeps the past, I ' ' And mourns the present pain, I How sweet to think of peace at last, i And feel that death is gain ! i 2 'T is not, that murm'ring thoughts arise, f And dread a Fatlier's will ; { 'T Ls not, that meek submission flies, I And would not suffer still ; — ♦ < 3 It is, that heaven-taught faith surveys J mf Tlie path to realms of lif^ht, * And longs, her eagle plumes to raise, , . And lose herself in sight. ♦ i ° ♦ CHKISTIAN. 473 1 4 It is, that hope with ardor glows To see liiui face to face, Whose dying love no language knows Sufficient art to trace. > 5 It is, that harassed conscience feels p The pangs of struggling sin ; — Sees, tliough afar, the hand that heali And ends her war within. 6 Oh ! let me wing ray hallowed flight, > From earth-born woe and care, < And soar beyond these realms of night, /' My Saviour's bliss to share. 415 HYMN 415, C. L. M. J Faith struggling in Darkness. i mp 1 AH ! let my trembling soul be still, \ V/ While darkness veils the sky ; J And wait thy wise, thy holy will, ? Wrapt yet in mystery : I — I cannot, Lord ! thy purpose see, < But all is well since ruled by thee. I 2 Thus, trusting in thy love, I tread i The path of duty on : 5 mp What though some cherished joys are fled, i > Some flattering dreams are gone? ♦ mf Yet purer, bi'ighter joys remain ; i — Why should my spirit then complain? I i A-in HYMN 416, C. M. i Tb JL \J Presence of God in Affliction. i aff 1 'PHY gracious presence, 0 my God I * J- Can soothe my inward pains ; \ With this, beneath affliction's load, | My heart no more complains. \ — 2 This can my eveiy care control, * And gild each scene with light; £ This is the sunshine of the soul ; * > Without it, all is night. \ aff 3 My Lord ! my Life ! Oh ! cheer my heart, \ With thy reviving ray ; \ Oh ! bid tlaese mournful shades depart, And bring the dawn of day. mf 4 Oh ! happy scenes of pure delight, Where thy full beams arise ; — 40' I 474 HYMNS CCCOXVII, OCCCXVIIl. ^ Unclouded beauty to the sight, — { Sweet rapture aad surprise ! aff 5 Lord ! shall these breathings of my heart Aspire, in vain, to thee ? — Confirm my hope, that, where thou art, I shall for ever be. 6 Then shall my cheerful spirit sing The darkest hours away, f And rise, on faith's expanding "wing, To everlasting day. HYMN 417, L. M. Submission to t/ie Will of Ood, 417 mp 1 "IITAIT, 0 my soul ! thy Maker's will ; > " Tumultuous passions ! all be still I mp Nor let a murm'ring thought arise ; His ways are just, his counsels wise. — 2 He in the thickest darkness dwells, Performs his work, — the cause conceals; But, though his methods are unknown, Judgment and truth support his throne. > 3 "Wait then, my soul ! submissive wait,— p Prostrate before his awful seat : < Mid all the terrors of his rod, m/ Still trust a wise and gracious God. 418 HYMH 418, C. M. The Christian Soldier. 'A' Mia soldier of the cross, — A foU'wer of the Lamb ? { And shall I fear to own his cause, { Or blush to speak his nam« ? * 2 Are there no foes for me to face? * Must I not stem the flood ? I < Is this vile world a friend to grace, J — To help me on to God ? } mf 3 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; * — Increase my courage, Lord ! I I '11 beai* the toil, endure the pain, i Supported by thy word. I mf 4 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, I Shall conquer, though they die ; CHRISTIAN.. 475 I They see the triumph from afar, And seize it witli their eye. < 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, mf And all thine armies shine, f In robes of vict'ry, through tlie skies, — The glory shall be thine. HYMN 419, C. M. Christian Assurance. 419 mf 1 T 'm not ashamed to own my Lord, A Or to defend his cause ; Maintain the honor of his word, The glory of his cross. 2 Jesus, my God ! — I know his name ; His name is aU my trust ; Nor will he put my soul to shame, Nor let my hope be lost. 8 Firm as his throne, his promise stands ; And he can well secure What I 've committed to his hands, Till the 'lecisive hour. > 4 Then will lie own my worthless name, — Before his Father's face, < And, in the New-Jerusalem, mf Appoint my soul a place. 420 HYMN 420, 7fl. i The three Mounts. J m 1 TIfHEN on Sinai's top I see i '' God descend, in majesty, # To proclaim his holy law, — { > All my spirit sinks with awe. * mf 2 When in ecstasy sublime, i Tabor's glorious steep I climb, j At the too-transpc rting light, { Darkness rushes o'er my sight. | mp 3 "Wlien on Calvary I rest, J — God, in flesh made manifest, J Shines in my Redeemer's face, ♦ Full of beauty, truth, and grace. \ 4 Here, I would for ever stay, ♦ Weep and gaze my soul away ; * 476 HYMNS CCCCXXI, OCCOXXII. Thou art heaven on earth to me, — p> Lovely, mournful Calvary! HYMN 421, 83 and 7s. Hope in Ood encouraged. 421 ^jf 1 T\/"HY, when storms around you gather, ' ' Should your trembling spirit sink? Look to God, your heavenly Father, And of his sweet promise think. 2 Fancy will be often painting Scenes, in dark and fearful shade : Yet why should thy soul be fainting, Of prospective woes afraid ? 3 Cease that dark anticipation ! Still let love and faith abound ; For the day of tribulation, Strength sufficient will be found. 4 God is love, and will not leave you, When you most his kindness need; God is true — nor can deceive you, — Though your faith be weak indeed. HYMN 422, 8s. Tlie Promise of Ood sure. I 422 mp 1 TJOW sweet on thy bosom to rest, lA When nature's affliction is near! — The soul tliat can trust thee is blest, — Thy smiles bring deliverance from fear ; The Lord has, in kindness, declared. That those, who will trust in his name, Shall in the sharp conflict be spared, His mercy and love to proclaim. 2 This promise shall be, to my soul, A messenger sent from the skies,— mf An anchor when billows shall roll, — < A refuge when tempests arise ; — O Saviour! the promise fulfill, J , Its comfort impart to 7ny mind, p Then calmly I '11 bow to thy will,- p> To the cup of affliction resigned. CHRISTIAN. 477 AQO HYMN 423, C. P. M. T^/iwO Resignation. aff 1 A LORD ! in sorrow I resign, V And bow to that dear hand of thine, "While yet the rod appears ; That hand can Avipe these .streaming eyes, Or, into smiles of glad surprise, Transform these falling teai's. 2 My sole possession is thy love ; . On earth beneath, in heaven above, I have no other store : And though, with fervor, now I pray, And importune thee night and day,- ' I cannot ask for more. HYMN 424, C. L. M. Submission in Trials, 424 TO 1 TyHEN I can trust my all with God, mp ' ' In trial's fearful hour, — Bow all resigned beneath his rod, And bless his sparing power; — A joy springs up amid distress, A fountain in the wilderness. mp 2 Oh ! to be brought to Jesus' feet, Though trials fix me there, Is still a privilege most sweet; For he will hear my prayer ; Though sighs and tears its language be, The Lord is nigh to answer me. — 3 Then, blessed be the hand that gave, Still blessed when it takes ; Blessed be he who smites to save. Who heals the heart he Vreaks : Perfect and true are all his ways, i > Whom heaven adores and death obeys. | HYMN 425, C. M. J Dependiitff on Orace. 425 mp i ' A "MAZING grace ! — how sweet the sound I- p -Lx That saved a Avretch like me ; < I once was lost, but now am found, rrf Was blind, but now I see. •¥' 1 1 478 HYMNS CCCCXXVI, CCCCXXVII. I — 2 'T was grace that taught my heart to fear, ; And gi-ftce my tears relieved ; I How precious did that grace appear, J The hour 1 tirst believed! ; 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, ♦ I have already come ; { 'T is grace hath brought me safe thus far, { And grace will lead me home. i > 4 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, J p And mortal life shall cease, i — I shall possess, within the vail, < > A life of joy and peace. I mp 5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, J The sun forbear to shine; i — But God, who called me here below, Inif Will be for ever mine. AQn HYMN 426, CM. Tr'/C'Vj Submission in Trials, I m 1 "VfY times of sorrow and of joy, -^" Great God ! are in thy hand ; My choicest comforts come from thee, And go at thy command. 2 If thou should'st take them all away, ' Yet would I not repine ; I Before they Avere possessed by me, J They were entirely thine. ♦ 3 Nor would I drop a murm'ring word, i Though the whole world were gone, I But seek enduring happiness, ♦ In thee, and thee alone. PRAYER. ♦ AQT HYMN 427, C. M. { rx/^ I Habitual Devotiun. \ m 1 TyniLE thee I seek, protecting PoTver I J ''Be my vain wishes stilled ; : And may this consecrated hour J "With better hopes be filled. j PKAYER. 479 < 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed ; mf To thee ray thoughts would soar ; — Thy mercy o'er my lite has flowed, — That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see ! Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred by thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart sliall find delight in praise. Or seek relief in prayer. 5 "When gladness wings my favored hour. Thy love my breast shall fill; mp Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet thy will. — 6 My lifted eye, without a tear. The gathering storm shall see ; mf My steadfast heart shall know no fear, — That heart shall rest on thee. AC) 5 Comfort those who weep and mourn, — Let the time of joy return; -*>• 480 HYMNS OCCCXXJX, CCCCXXX. Those, who are cast dowa, lift.up, mf Make them strong in faith i^d' hope. — 6 Grant, that all may seek and^'ffed Thee, a God supremely kind : " < Heal the sick, the captive free, • raf Let us all rejoice in thee. ^QQ HYMN 429, L. M. ^h,^tJ Forgiveness sought. mp 1 T70RGIVE us. Lord ! to thee we cry, ■T Forgive us through thy matchless grace ; On thee alone our souls rely, < Be thou our strength and righteousness. mp 2 Forgive thou us, as we forgive The ills we suifer from our foes ; — Eestore us, Lord ! and bid us live ; > Oh ! let us in thine arms repose. mp 3 Forgive us, for our guilt is great. Our wretched souls no merit claim ; For sovereign mercy still we wait. And ask but in the Saviour's name. 4 Forgive us, — O thou bleeding Lamb ! < Thou risen — thou exalted Lord I mf Thou great High -Priests! our souls redeem, And speak the pardon-sealing word. 430 '0 HYMN 430, C. M. The God of Bethel. GOD of Bethel ! by whose hand Tliy people still are fed, "Who, througli this weary pilgrimage, Hast all our fathers led : — 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present, Before thy throne of grace : God of our fathers ! be the God Of their succeeding race. 8 Through each perplexing path of life, Our wandering footsteps guide ; Give us each day our daily bread. And raiment fit provide. — ♦ PRAYER. 481 4 Oh ! spread thy covering -wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And, at our Father's loved abode, Our souls arrive in peace. 5 Such blessings, from thy gracious hand, Our humble prayers implore ; < And thou shalt be our chosen God,— mf Our portion evermore. I 431 HYMN 431, 7s. Chrisi's Presence invoked. mf 1 T IGHT of life ! — seraphic Fire ! — -L^ Love divine ! — thyself impart ; < Every fainting soul inspire ; > Shine in every drooping heart. < 2 Every mourning sinner cheer ; > Scatter all our guilty gloom : — Saviour — Son of God ! appear ; To thy living temples come. 3 Come, in this accepted hour. Bring thy heavenly kingdom in ; mf Fill us with thy glorious power — Rooting out the love, of sin. — 4 Nothing more can we require, "We will covet nothing less ; mf Be thou all our heart's desire, > All our joy and all our peace. 432 HYMN 432, C. M. The J^'ature of Prayer. lYER is the soul's-eincere desire. m 1 T)RAYER is the soul's-eincere desire, j -L Uttered or unexpressed ; i The motion of a hidden fire | mp That trembles in the breast. ] > 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, | p The falling of a tear, I — The upward glancing of an eye, — i When none but God is near. | 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech, { Thai, infant lips can try ; | < Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach i f The majesty on high. I ; 482 HYMNS CCCCXXXIII, CCCCXXXIV. I — 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, iTlie Christian's native air ; His watchword at tlje gates of death, — He enters heaven with prayer. j: mp 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; f "While angels, in their songs, rejoice, > And cry, — " Behold he prays!" — 6 0 Thou ! by whom we come to God, The life, the truth, the way, — The path of prayer thyself hast trod : — mp Lord ! teach us how to pray. 433 HYMN 433, 7s. iiin bcicaiUd. m 1 pOME, my soul ! thy suit prepare, V Jesus loves to answer prayer ; He himself has bid thee pray ; mf Eise, and ask without delay. mp 2 "With my burden I begin ; — p Lord ! remove tliis load of sin ; Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, — Set my conscierrce free from guilt. 3 Lord ! I come to thee for rest. Take possession of my breast ; < There, thy sovereign right maintain, mf And, without a rival, reign. p 4 "While I am a pilgrim here, < Let thy love my spirit cheer, — Be my guide, my guard, my friend ; — Lead me to my journey's end, 5 Shew me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew ; < Let me live a life of faith, > Let me die thy people's death. AOA HYMN 434, C. M. ^tOtp Prayer fur needed Orace. m 1 rpATHEPt! whate'er of feartjily bliss, -T Thy sovereign will denies. Accepted, at thy throne of grace. Let this petition rise: — 4 PRAYER. 483 2 " Give us a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free ; The Messings of thy grace impart, And make us live to thee. 3 " Let the sweet hope, that we are thine, Our life and deatli attend ; < Thy i)resence through our journey shine, mf And crown our journey's end." 435 HYMN 435, C. M. Seeking God. 1 A UTHOR of good ! to thee we turn ; ■t^ Tliine ever-wakeful eye Alone can all our wants discern, — Thy hand alone supply. 2 Oh ! let thy love within us dwell, Thy fear our footsteps guide ; That love shall vainer loves expel, — That fear, all fears beside. 3 Not what we wish — but what we want, Let mercy still supply ; The good we ask not, Father ! grant ; Tlie ill we ask— denj''. 43G HYMN 436, C. M. Prayer for IVisdom. m 1 A LMIGHTY God ! in humble prayer, ■^ To thee oar souls we lift; Do thou our waiting minds prepare For thy most needful gift. 2 "We ask not golden streams of wealth. Along our path to flow ; We ask not undecaying health, Nor length of years below : — 3 "We ask not honor*, which an hour May bring and take away ; < "We ask not pleasure, pomp, and power, > Lest we should go astray : — — 4 "We ask for wisdom ; — Lord ! impart The knowledge how to live ; A wise and understanding heart, To all thy servants give ; — ,!♦' 484 HYMNS CCCCXXXVII— XXXVIII. 5 The young — remember thee in youth, Before the evil days ! The old — be guided by thy truth, In wisdom's pleasant ways! AOry HYMN 437, CM. ^b tJ I Prayer for Sinceriti/. aff 1 T ORD ! when we bend before thy throne, -L^ And our confessions pour, Oh ! may we feel the sins we own. And hate what we deplore. 2 Our contrite spirits pitying see ; — True penitence impart ; < And let a healing ray, from thee, inf Beam hope on every heart. — 3 "When we disclose our wants in prayer, > Oh ! let our wills resign ; — And not a thought our bosom share. Which is not wholly thine. 4 Let faith each meek petition fill, \ mf And waft it to the skies ; i — And teach our hearts — 't is goodness still, ♦ That grants it, or denies. j j^no HYMN438, S. M. } 4rOO Christ will hear Prayer, \ m 1 TESUS, who knows full well St' The heart of every saint, Invites us, all our grief to teU, iTo pray and never faint. mp 2 He bows his gracious ear, — J — "We never plead in vain ; I < Then let us wait till he appear, I mf And pray, and pray again. i — 3 Jesus, the Lord, will hear J His chosen Avhen they cry ; { > Yes, though he may a while forbear, J -^ He '11 help them from on high. i — 4 Then let us earnest cry, I And never faint in prayer ; I < He sees, he hears, and, from on high, I — "Will make our cause his care. PRAYER. 485 I ^ O q HYMN 439, L. M. ~CtJ iJ The Presence of Christ implored, } VI 1 "lirnERE two or three, with sweet accord, < ' ' Obedient to their sovereign Lord, \ < Meet to reconnt his acts of grace, * mf And offer solemn prayer and praise ; — i 2 Tliere will the gracious Saviour be, | To bless the little company ; — | There, to unveil his smiling face, i And bid his glories fill the place. \ — 3 -"We meet at thy command, O Lord ! i Relying on thy faithful word; | < Now send the Spirit from above, \ mf And fill our hearts with heavenly love. \ A Af\ HYMN 440, L. M. | ^4l. > -T Thy glorious name be hallowed still ; } < Thy kingdom come, with power and love; | — And earth, like heaven, obey thy will. * 2 Lord ! make our daily wants thy care, | mp Forgive the sins that we forsake; \ — Oh ! let us in thy kindness share, i As fellow-men of ours partake. * mp 3 Evils beset us every hour ; — ; Thy kind protection we implore; { < Thine is the kingdom, thine the power, — | / Be thine the glory evermore. j A *■% HYMN 441, S. M. j 4t4fc .1 The Lord's Prayer. ' i m 1 AUR heavenly Father! hear J v^ The prayer we offer now ; i " Thy name be hallowed far and near ; j To thee all nations bow ! } 2 " Thy kingdom come : — Thy will | On earth be done in love, | As saints and seraphim fulfill J Thy perfect law above. \ I 8 " Our daily bread supply, j J "While, by thy word, we live: | 41* 486 HYMNS CCCCXLII, CCCCXLIII. mp The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive. 4 " From dark temptation's power, — < From Satan's wiles defend: — Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. mf 6 " Thine, then, for ever be Glory and power divine : The sceptre, throne, and majesty Of heaven and earth are thine." mp 6 Thus humbly taught to pray. By thy beloved Son, — Through him we come to thee, and eay,- > " All for his sake be done!" 442 HYMN 442, S. M. Coming boldly to the Throne of Oraee.) mf 1 "DEHOLD the throne of grace ! Jj The promise calls us near ; There Jesus shows a smiling face, And waits to answer prayer. 2 That rich atoning blood. Which sprinkled round we see, Provides, for those who come to God, An all-prevailing plea. — 3 Thine image, Lord ! bestow. Thy presence and thy love; We ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above. 4 Teach us to live by faith, Conform our will to thine ; Let us victorious be in death, mf And, then, in glory shine. — 5 If thou these blessings give. And wilt our portion be, > All worldly joys we '11 cheerful leave, mf And find our heaven in thee. A A*^ HYMN 443, 78. 4t4t«) Pleading with Ood. 0^ 1 T OPvD ! I cannot let thee go, J^ Till a blessing thou bestow ; PRAYER. 487 I Do not turn away thy face, | Mine 's an urgent, pressing case. I 2 Once, a sinner, near despair, | Sought thy mercy seat by prayer ; \ < Mercy heard and set him free, — « > Lord ! that mercy came to me. | — 3 Many days have passed since then, I Many changes I Iiave seen ; j Yet have been upheld till now ; — { Who could hold me up but thou? j 4 Thou hast helped in every need — j mf This emboldens me to plead ; | — After so much mercy past, | > Canst thou let me sink at last ? | mf 5 No — I must maintain my hold ; | 'T is thy goodness makes me bold ; I can no denial take, Since I plead for Jesus' sake. REVIVAL. 444 HTDIN 444, L. M. The Sun of Righteousness, m 1 A SUN" of righteousness ! arise, v/ With genlle beams on Zion shine ; Dispel the darkness from our eyes, And souls awake to life divine. 2 On all around, let grace descend, Like heavenly dew, or copious showers ; < That we may call our God our friend, — mf That we may hail salvation ours. 445 HYMN 445, S. M. Prayer for a Revival. m 1 A I'ORD ! thy work revive J) Vy In Zion's gloomy hour ; < And let our dying graces live, mf By thy restoring power. — 2 Oh ! let thy chosen few Awake to earnest prayer ; 488 HYMNS CCCCXLVI, CCCCXLVII. Their solemn vows again renew, > And walk in filial fear. — 3 Thy Spirit then will speak, Through lips of humble clay, < Till hearts of adamant shall break, — — Till rebels shall obey. 4 Now lend thy gracious ear, > Now listen to our cry ; < Oh ! come, and bring salvation near ;— mf Our souls on thee rely. 446 ,F^^*V-«- TTT? yj Weeping over Sinners. off 1 A RISE, my tenderest thoughts ! arise ; -f*- Dissolve in grief, my streaming eyeal And thou, my heart ! Avith anguish feel Those evils which thou canst not heal. 2 See human nature sunk in shame ; See scandal poured on Jesus' name ; The Father wounded, through the Son, The world abused, — the soul undone ! 3 See the short course of vain delight, Closing in everlasting night. In flames that no abatement know, Though bitter tears for ever flow ! 4 My God ! I feel the mournful scene, And yearn with grief o'er dying men ; "While fain my pity would reclaim Souls that may perish in the flame. 5 But feeble my compassion proves. And can but weep, where most it loves : mf Thine own all-saving arm employ, < And turn these drops of grief to joy. 447 HYIIN 447, H. M. The Jubilee proclaimed. f" 1 BLOW ye the trumpet!— blow,— JJ The gladly solemn sound ! Let all the nations know. To earth's remotest bound, — The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners 1 home. ►.-(► 1/ i 448 REVIT^AL. 489 { 2 Exalt tlie Lamb of God, — I Tlie sin-atoning Lamb ; t Eedemption by his blood, i Tlirougli all the world, proclaim: J The yeav of jubilee is come ; ' Retui-p ye ransomed sinners 1 home. { — 3 Ye sla\ es of sin and hell ! i Your liberty receive ; j < And safe in Jesus dwell, I mf And blest in Jesus live ; \ The year of jubilee is come ; J Return, ye ransomed sin. lers! home. \ mf 4 The gospel trumpet hear, t The news of pard'ning grace : » Ye happy souls ! draw near, j Behold your Saviour's face : | f The year of jubilee is come ; | Return, jq ransomed sinners ! home. { — 5 Jesus, our great High-Priest, Has full atonement made : > Ye weary spirits! rest, < Ye mourning souls! be glad: f The year of jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners ! home. HYMN 448, L. M. Hope in Times of Darkness, nq) 1 TXTHILE I to grief my soul gave "way, ' ' To see the work of God decline, < Methought I heard the Saviour say, — mf " Dismiss thy fears, the ark is mine. \ — 2 " Though for a time T hid my face, | < Rely upon my love and power ; i mf Still wrestle at the throne of grace, » And wait for a reviving hour. { 3 " Take down thy long-neglected harp ' I < I 've seen thy tears, and heard thy prayer ; \ \ — The winter season has been sharp, \ I mf But spring shall all its wastes repair." \ j < 4 Lord ! I obey, — my hopes revive ; j I f Come, join with me, ye saints ! and sing, \ { Our foes in vain against us strive, \ I For God will help and triumph bring. { J 490 HYMNS CCCCXLIX, CCCCL. 449 HYMN 449, L. M. U The Vision of dry Bones, J aff 1 T OOK down, O Lord ! with pitying eye, \ •Li See Adam's race in ruin lie ; | Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground, J And scatters slaughtered heaps around. \ * 2 And can these dead awake and live? \ And can these perished bones revive ? \ Tliat, mighty God ! to tliee is known ; » That wondrous work is all thine own. t 3 Thy ministers are sent in vain, \ To prophesy upon the slain, { In vain they call, in vain they cry, — | Till thine almighty aid is nigh. \ 4 But if thy Spirit deign to breathe, j — Life spreads through all the realms of death ; # mf Dry bones obey thy powerful voice, — { < They move, they waken, they rejoice. J < 5 So, when thy trumpet's awful sound \ f Shall shake the heavens, and rend the ground, ; < Dead saints shall from their tombs arise, f And ppring to life beyond the skies. I A r /-v HYMN 450, H. M. J Ttfc/V-/ Rejoicing in a Revival, \ f 1 A ZION! tune thy voice, I w And raise thy hands on high ; I Tell all the earth thy joys, I And boast salvation nigh ; I Cheerful in God, Arise and shine, While rays divine Stream all abroad. mf 2 He gilds tliy mourning face With beams that cannot fade; His all-resplendent grace He pours around thy head; iThe nations round Thy form shall view, < With lustre new, y Divinely crowned. 4. REVIVAL. 491 — 8 In honor to his name, Reflect that sacred light ; / And loud that grace proclaim, Which makes thy darkness bright ; Pursue his praise, Till sovereign love, In worlds above, The glory raise. — 4 There, on his holy hill, < A brighter sun shall rise, / And, with his radiance, fill Those fairer, purer skies ; "While, round his throne, Ten tliousaad stars, In nobler spheres. His influence own. A R-t HYMN 451, 8s and 7s. T*ty X Prayer for a Revival. aff 1 CAVIOUR! visit thy plantation ; ^J Grant us, Lord ! a gracious rain ; All will come to desolation. Unless thou return again. 2 Keep no longer at a distance ; — Shine upon us from on high. Lest, for want of thine assistance, < Every plant should droop and die. — 3 Let our mutual love be fervent. Make us prevalent in prayers ; Let each one, esteemed thy servant, Shun tlie world's enticing snares. 4 Break the tempter's fatal power; Turn the stony heart to flesh ; < And begin, from this good hour, mf To revive thy work afresh. AF\C) HYMN 452, 8s and la. ^k)^ Future Peace and Olory of Zion m P 1 ITEAR what God, the Lord, hatli spoken ;- Al " 0 my people ! faint and few. Comfortless, afflicted, broken, — — Fair abodes I build for you : mp Scenes of hearf^felt tribulation — ShaU no more perplex your ways ; 492 HYMN CCCCLIII. < You shall name your walls — Salvation,— / And yom- gates shall all be — Praise." mj 2 There, like streams that feed the garden, Pleasures, without end, shall flow ; For the Lord, your faith rewarding, All his bounty shall bestow : Still, in undisturbed possession, Peace and righteousness shall reign; Never shall you feel oppression — Hear the voice of war again. 3 Ye, no more your suns declining. Waning moons no more sliall see ; But, your griefs for ever gndiug. Find eternal noon in jne : God will rise, and, shining o'er you, > Change to day the gloom of night ; < He, the Lord, will be your glory, — f God your everlasting light. J /r Q HYMN 453, 7s. 4rty«) Winning Souls. aff 1 WOUT.D you win a soul to God ? ' ' Tell him of a Saviour's blood, Once for dying sinners s])ilt. To atone for all their guilt. 2 Tell him how the streams did glide. From his hands, his feet, liis side, — How his head, with thorns, was crowned, > And his heart in sorrow drowned : — aff 8 How he yielded up his breath, How he agonized in death, < How he lives to intercede, — mf Christ, our advocate and head. — 4 Tell him, — it was sovereign grace Led thee first to seek his facw; < Made thee choose the better part, \ mf "Wrought salvation in thy heart. J 5 Tell him of that liberty, ', Wherewith Jesus makes us free! | \ < Sweetly speak of sins fcwiven, | I mf Earnest of the joys of heaven. j 454 HYMN 454, 8s, 7s and 4. | Fountain of Life. t m 1 CEE, from Zion's sacred mountain, O Streams of liviug water flow ! God has opened there a fountain, Tliat supplies the plains below : They are blessed, Who its sovereign virtues know. 2 Through ten thousand channels flowing. Streams of mercy find their way ; Life, and health, and joy bestowing, Makmg all around look gay : mf 0 ye nations ! f Hail the long-expected day. mf 3 Gladdened by the flowing treasure, All-enriching as it goes ; Lo, the desert smiles with pleasure, — Buds and blossoms as the rose : Every object Sings for joy where'er it flows. 4 Trees of life, the banks adorning, Yield their fruit to all around ; Those who eat are saved from mourning, Pleasure comes, and hopes abound ; Fair their portion ! — / Endless life, with glory crowned. ORDINANCES. AP.F\ HYMN 455, C. M. ^%JkJ Christ receiving Children. dol 1 OEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, ^ With all-engaging charms ! Hark! how he calls the tender lambs. And folds them in his arms ! — 2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; < For 't was to bless such souls as these, mf The Lord of angels came." j 494 HYMNS CCCCLVI, CCCCLVII. I — 3 "We bring them, Lord ! in thankful liand3, I And yield them up to thee ; i Joyful tliat we ourselves are thine,— I Thine let our oftspring bo. i 4 Ye little flock ! with pleasure hear, — i Ye children ! seek his face ; i mf And fly, with transports, to receive I The blessings of his grace. J m'p 6 If orphans they are left behind, ;; — Thy guardian care we trust ; — That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, 9 If weeping o'er their dust. 456 HYMN 456, I. M. Infant Baptism. m 1 A LORD ! encouraged by thy grace, v/ We bring our infant to thy throne ; Give it within thy heart a place, Let it be thine, and thine alone. 2 Wash it from every stain of guilt. And let this child be sanctified ; Lord ! thou canst cleanse it, if thou wi t^ And all its native evils hide. 8 We ask not, for it, earthly bliss. Or earthly honors, wealth or fame : The sum of our request is this — That it may love and fear thy name. 4 This infant we, by faith, commit To thy kind love and guardian care ; p We lay it at the Saviour's feet, > He will not let it perish there. 457 HYMN 457, C. M. The Promise to .Abraham, 1 TTOW large the promise — how J-A To Abra'm and his seed ! " I '11 be a God to thee and thine, Sup])lyiug all their need." 2 The words of his extensive love, From age to age, endure; The Angel of the covenant proves. And seals the blessings sure. divine. OKDINANCES. 495 !3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, To our forefathers given ; He takes young children in jis arms, i And calls them heirs of heaven. \ mf 4 Our God, — liow faithful are liis ways I His love endures the same ; Nor, from the promise of his grace, mp Blots out the children's name. 458 HYMN 458, S. M. Christ blessing Children. mp 1 THE Saviour kindly calls J- Our children to his breast ; — He holds them in his gracious arms ; — Himself declares them blest. 2 " Let them approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble claim ; The heirs of heaven are such as these,- For such as these I came." mf 3 With joy we bring them, Lord I Devoting them to thee, — Lnploring, that, as we are thine, Thine may our offspring be. 459 HYMN 459, C, M. The Saviour blessing Children, m 1 Ty"HEN Jesus left the throne of God, » ' He chose an humble birth ; mp A man of grief, like us, he trod p A lonely path on earth. — ■ 2 Like him, may we be found below. In wisdom's paths of peace ; Like him, in grace and knowledge, grow, As years and strength increase. dol 3 Sweet were his words, and kind his look. When mothers round him pressed ; Their infants, in his arms, he took, And on his bosom blessed. mf 4 When Jesus into Salem rode. The children sang around ; For joy, they plucked the palms, and strewed Their garments on the ground. i 496 HYMNS CCCCLX, CCCCLXI. f" 5 "Hosanna !" — our glad voices laise — " llosanna to oui* King !" Could we forget our Saviour's praise, The stones themselves would sing. AC*r\ HYMN 460, C. M. Tb U L/ Infants, livivg or (lying, in the Arms cf C.\ritt. m 1 THY life I read, my dearest Lord 1 J- With transport all-divine ; Thine image trace, in every word, Thy love, in every line. 2 With joy, I see a thousand charms, Spread o'er thy lovely face ; "While infants in thy tender arms, Eeceive the smiling grace. 7np 3 " I take these little lambs," said he, " And lay them on my breast ; — Protection they shall find in me — In me, be ever blest. 4 " Death may the bands of life unloose, But can 't dissolve my love ; Millions of infant souls compose The family above. < 5 " Their feeble frg,raes my power shall raise — And mould with heavenly skill ; ; < I'll give them tongues to sing my praise, — And hands to do my will." 6 His words, ye happy parents ! hear, / And shout, with joys divine : — Dear Saviour ! all Ave have and are Shall be for ever thine. ^ r» 1 HYMN 461, S. M. 401 The Spirit in Baptism, m 1 pREAT God ! now condescend VJ To bless our rising race ; Soon may their willing spirits bend, The subjects of thy grace. 2 Oh ! what a pure delight Their happiness to see! Our warmest wishes all unite. To lead their souls to thee. ORDINANCES. 497 3 Now bless, thou God of love ! This ordinance divine ; Send thy good Sjjirit from above, And make these children thine. 462 HYMN 462, L. M. Baptism of the Holy Ohost. 1 pOME, Holy Ghost ! come from on high^ yj Baptizer of our spirits thou ! The sacramental seal apply. And witness with the water now. 2 Exert thy gracious power divine, And sprinkle thou th' atoning blood ; May Father, Son, and Spirit, join To seal this child, a child of God. 463 BYWS 463, L. M. The Baptism of a Household. m 1 TTNITED prayers ascend to thee, vJ Eternal Parent of mankind I Smile on this waiting family ; Thy blesjing let thy servants find. dol 2 Let the dear pledges of their love, Like tender plants, around them grow : Thy present grace, and joys above, tjpon their little ones bestow. — 3 Receive, at their believing hand. The charge which they devote as thine, Obedient to their Lord's command ; And seal, with power, the rite divine. 4 To every member of their house. Thy grace impart, thy love extend; < Grant every good that time allows, mf With heavenly joys that never end. HYMN 464, S. M. Prayer for the Sanctification of Children. «/ 1 fl GOD of Abra'm ! hear V/ The parents' humble cry ; In covenant mercy now appear, While in the dust we He. 3 These children of our love. In mercy thou hast given. 42* 464 r 498 HYMNS CCCCLXV, CCCCLXVI. That we through grace may faithful prove, lu training theui for heaven. i 3 Oh ! grant thy Spirit, Lord! } Their hearts to sanctify ; 1 Remember now thy gracious word ; — I Our hopes on tliee rely. 1 p 4 Draw forth the melting tear, \ > The penitential sigli ; J < Inspire their hearts with faith sincere, |. 7nf And fix their hopes on high. J — 5 These children now are thine, — I We give them back to thee ; I < Oh ! lead them by thy grace divine, I mf Along the heavenly way. i A^^F: hymn 465, C. M. rr \) *J The Condescension of Christ. m 1 "DEHOLD what condescending love i^ Jesus on earth displays ! To babes and sucklings, he extends The riches of his grace ! 2 He still the ancient promise keeps. To our forefathers given ; Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heaven. 3 Forbid them not, whom Jesus calls, Nor dare the claim resist. Since his own lips to ns declare — Of such will heaven consist. < 4 With flowing tears, and thankful liearts, — We give them up to thee ; Receive them, Lord ! into thine arms, — Thine may they ever be. HYTUN 466, L. M. Entering into Covenant. 466 mf 1 AH ! happy day. that fixed my choice v/ On thee, mj' Saviour, and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, x\nd tell its raptures all abroad. 2 Oh ! happy bond, that seals my vows To him who merits all my love ! ORDINANCES. 499 Let cheerful anthems fill the house, While to his altar now I move. — 8 'T is done — the great transaction 's done ;- I am my Lord's, and he is mine ; He drew me, and I followed on, Rejoiced to own the call divine. — 4 Now rest, my long-divided heart! Fixed on this blissful centre, rest ; < Here have I found a nobler part, mf Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. 5 High heaven, that hears the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear; > Till, in life's latest hour, I bow, mp And bless in death a bond so dear. 467 HYMN 467, L. M. A Welcome to Christian Fellowship. m 1 /^OME in, thou blessed of the Lord! ^ Oh ! come in Jesus' precious name ; "We welcome thee, with one accord. And trust the Saviour does the same. 2 Those joys which earth cannot afibrd, "We '11 seek in fellowship to prove, Joined in one spirit to our Lord, Together bound by mutual love. > 3 And, while we pass this vale of tears, O We '11 make our joys and sorrows known ; — We '11 share each other's hopes and fears, And count a brother's cares our own. 4 Once more, our welcome we repeat ; Receive assurance of our love ; Oh ! may we all together meet. Around the throne of God above. 468 HYMN 468, L. M. Entire Consecration. m 1 "VrOW I resolve, with all my heart, i-^ With all my powers, to serve the Lord ; Nor from his ways will I depart, J Whose service is a rich reward. | 2 Oh ! be his service all my joy ! — • Around let my example shine, | i 500 HYMNS CCCCLXIX, CCCCLXX. !Till otheis love the blest employ, And join in labors so divine. 3 Be this the purpose of ray soul, My solemn, my determined choice, To yield to his supreme control, < And, in his kind commands, rejoice. — 4 Oh ! may I never faint nor tire. Nor wandering leave his sacred ways ; Great God ! accept my soul's desire, < And give me strength to live thy praise. A nQ HYMN 469, L. M. ^y)*J Self -Dedication to Ood. m IT ORD ! I am thine, entirely thine, i-^ Purchased and saved by blood divine ; "With full consent thine I would be, And own thy sovereign right in me. 2 Grant me, in mercy, now a place, Among the children of thy grace, — p A wretched sinner, lost to God, ■mf But ransomed by Immanuel's blood. • — 3 Thee, my new master, now I call, And consecrate to thee my all ; Lord ! let me live and die to thee, — Be thine through all eternity, A fyp. HYMN 470, C. M. ^ i \J The Young entering into Covenant. 7nf 1 /^OME, let us join our souls to God, yj In everlasting bands; And seize the blessings he bestows, With eager hearts and hands. > 2 Come, let us to hi'j temple haste. And seek his favor there ; Before his footstool humbly bow, And pour our fervent prayer. 3 Come, let us seal, without delay. The covenant of his grace ; Nor shall the years of distant life Its mem'ry e'er efface. m 4 Thus may our young companions haste, To seek their fathers' God ; »%%»^»%'»»»»»»»%*»»^ »»**<»< ORDmANOES. 501 471 Nor e'er forsake tlie liappj' path Their fathers' feet have trod. HYMN 4T1, C. M. Public Profession. m 1 VE men and angels ! witness now, A Before the Lord we speaii; To him we make our solemn vow, A vow we dare not break; — 2 That, long as life itself shall last, ' Ourselves to Christ we yield ; Nor, from his cause will we depart, Nor ever quit the field. 3 "We trust not in our native strength, But on his grace rel}^ ; May he, with our returning wants, A needful aid supply. 4 Oh ! guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in thy ways ; And, while we turn our vows to prayers, Turn thou our prayers to praise. } Aiji) HYMN 472, L. M. j Tb I /^ On receiving new Members. \ m 1 jriNDRED in Christ! for his dear sake, | -1»- A hearty welcome here receive ; J May we together now partake i The joys, which only he can give. | 2 May he, by whose kind care, we meet, i Send his good Spirit from above, \ Make our communications sweet, i And cause our hearts to burn with love. 1 3 Forgotten be each worldly theme, I When Christians see each other thus ; ; We only wish to speak of him, | < Who lived, and died, and reigns, for us. * — 4 We'll talk of all lie did and said, | And suffered for us, here below ; — | The path he marked for us to tread, } ■ fcAnd Avhat he 's doing for us now, | 5 This, — as the moments pass away, — i < We '11 love, and wonder, and adore ; t ^ — 502 HYMNS CCCOLXXIII, CCCCLXXIV. mf And hasten on the glorious day, > Wben we shall meet to part uo more. ^^q HYMN473, L. M. ri' / O Tht LorWs Supper instituted. p IT WAS on that dark— that doleful night, < J- When powers of earth and hell arose, — Against tlie Son of God's delight, p And friends betrayed hiin to his foes : — * 2 Before the mournful scene began, — He took the bread, and blessed, and brake : Wliat love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spake I > 3 " This is my body, broke for sin ; — Receive and eat the living food :" — Then took the cup, and blessed the wine, — '"Tis the new covenant in my blood." 4 "Do this," he cried, "till time shall end, > In mem'ry of your dying friend ; — Meet, at my table, and record > The love of your departed Lord." — 5 Jesus ! thy feast we celebrate ; We show thy death, we sing thy name, < Till thou return, and we shall eat ni^^f The marriage supper of the Lamb. 474 HYMN 474, C, M. The new Covenant sealed. m 1 THE promise of my Father's love i- Shall stand for ever good : He said — and gave his soul to death, And sealed the grace with blood, 2 To this dear covenant of thy word, > I set my worthless name : — I seal th' engagement to my Lord, And make my humble claim. 8 I call that legacy my own, Whicli Jesus did bequeath ; > 'T was purcliased with a dying grr an, mp And ratified in death. — 4 The light and strength, the pard'ning grace, And glory shall be mine : ORDINANCES. 605 } mf My life and soul, ray heart and flesh, And all my powers are thine. 475 HYMN 475, 7s. Sacramental EmbUma. m 1 T)READ of heaven ! on thee I feed, j J-' For thy flesh is meat indeed ; < Ever may my soul be fed, { With the true and living bread ; Day by day with strength supplied, > Through the life of him that died. — 2 Vine of heaven I thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice ; < 'T is thy wounds, my healing give ; mp • To thy cross I look and live : < Thou, my life ! Oh ! let me be mf Rooted, grafted, built on thee. Arrn HYMN 476, L. M. 4i I 0 The Memorials of Orace. m 1 TESUS is gone above the skie?, fJ Where our weak senses reach him not; And carnal objects court our eyes. To thrust our Saviour from our thought. 2 He knows what wandering liearts we have, Apt to forget his lovely face ; And, to refresh our minds, he gave These kind memorials of his grace. 3 Let sinful sweets be all forgot. And earth grow less in our esteem ; Christ and his love fill every thought. And faith and hope be fixed on him. While he is absent from our sight, 'T is to prepare our souls a place. That we may dwell in heavenly light, And live for ever near his face. HYMN 477, S. M. Communion with Christ and with Saints. TESUS invites his saints, t) To meet around his board : Here pardoned rebels sit, and hold Comnmnion with tlieir Lord. < mf — 4 < mf 47 7 m 1 > < <► — \ 504 HYMNS CCCCLXXVIII— LXXIX. J ^ _ I 2 This holy bread and wine I Maintain our fainting breath, By union with our living Lord, And interest in his death. 3 Our heavenly Father calls Christ and his members one ; — We, the young children of his love, And he, tlie first-born Son. vif 4 Let all our powers be joined, His glorious name to raise ; Pleasure and love fill every mind, / And every voice be praise. Atyc) HYMN 478, L. M. TP I O JN'oi ashamed of Christ. m 1 AT thy command, our dearest Lord 1 > -ti Here we attend thy dying feast; < Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board, } — And thine own tiesh feeds every guest. { 'III/ 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, ; > And trusts for life in one who died ; I III/ "We hope for heavenly crowns above, I > From a Redeemer crucified. < — 3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, i And cast their scandals on thy cause; I < "We come to boast our Saviour's name, 5 / And make our triumphs in his cross. I 4 "With joy we tell the scoffing age, j — He that was dead has left his tomb ; f He Htcs above their utmost rage. And we are waiting till be come. 479 HYMN 479, C. M. The Love of Christ. aff 1 TIOW condescending and how kind, -il Was God's eternal Son ! Our misery readied Ids heavenly mind, And pity brouglit him down. p 2 He sunk beneatli oui- heavy woes, < To raise us to liis throne ; — There 's ne'er a gift his hand bestows, > But cost his heart a groan. ORDINANCES. 605 off 3 This was compassion, like a God, That, when the Saviour knew — The price of pardon was his blood, ' His pity ne'er withdrew. m/ 4 Now, thoiigli he reigns exalted high, — His love is still as great ; Well he remembers Calvary, Nor lets his saints forget. mp 5 Here, let our hearts begin to melt, "While we his death record, mf And, with our joy for pardoned guilt, 'p> Mourn that we. pierced the Lord. \ 4 Q^ HYMN 480, L. M. \ 4rOU T/te Day of Espousals. \ mf 1 TESUS, thou everlasting King ! { t' Accept the tribute that we bring ; J Accept the well-deserved renown, | < And wear our praises as thy crown. J — 2 Let every act of worship be, J Like our espousals. Lord ! to thee ; Like the dear hour, when, from above, "We first received thy pledge of love. mf 3 The gladness of that hai)py day — Our hearts would wish it long to stay ; Nor let our faith forsake its hold, > Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold. < 4 Each foU'wing minute, as it flies, mf Increase thy praise, improve our joys ; < Till we are raised to sing thy name, f At the great supper of the Lamb. ^Q-l HYMN 481, CM. tJO X Humble Communion -with Christ, m 1 r ORD ! at thy table, we behold -L' The wonders of thy grace ; But Tnost of all admire, that we Should find a welcome place. aff 2 "We, who were all defiled with sin, And rebels to our God ; — "We, Avho have crucified thy Son, And trampled on his blood ; — 506 HYMNS CCCCLXXXII, LXXXIJI. — 3 What strange, surprising grace is this, That we, so lost, have room? Jesus our weary souls invites, And freely bids us come. f 4 Ye saints below, and hosts above ! Join all your sacred powers ; No theme is like redeeming love, No Saviour is like ours. /IQO HYMN 482, CM. 4tO/0 The trium]thal Feast. J 1 /^OME, let us lift our voices high, — v>' High as our joys arise. And join the songs above the sky, Where pleasure never dies. mf 2 Jesus, our God, invites us here, To this triumphal feast ; And brings immortal blessings down^ For each redeemed guest. f 3 Victorious God ! wliat can we pay For favors so divine? We Avould devote our hearts away. To be for ever thine. 4 We give thee, Lord ! oar highest praise — The tribute of our tongues ; < But themes, so infinite as these, f Exceed our noblest songs. ^ Q Q HYMN 483, C. M. 4t<00 Tht Oospel Feast. m 1 XJOW sweet and awful is the place, J-i With Christ within the doors. While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores ! 2 While all our hearts, and all our songs, Join to admire the feast. Each of us cry, with thankful tongues, — p "Lord! wiiy was I a guest? — — 3 " Wliy was T Tuade to hear thy voice, And enter while there 's room, > When tliousands make a wretched choice, mp And rather starve than come ?" ORDINANCES. 507 — 4 'T was the same love that spread the feast, That sweetly forced us in ; Else we had still refused to taste, p And perished in our sin. mp 5 Pity the nations, O our God ! — Constrain the earth to come ; mf Send thy victorious word abroad. And bring the strangers home. — 6 "We long to see thy churches full, That all the chosen race < May, with one voice, and heart, Jind soul, f Sing thy redeeming grace. HYMN 484, C. M. Remembering Christ, 484 off 1 TF human kindness meets return, A And owns tlie grateful tie ; If tender thoughts within us burn, To feel a friend is nigh ; 2 Oh ! shall not warmer accents tell The gratitude, we owe To him, wlio died, our fears to quell — Our more than orphan's woe ? 3 "While yet his anguished soul surveyed Those pangs he would not flee, What love his latest words displayed, — p' " Meet and remember me !" aff 4 Remember thee — thy death, thy shame. Our sinful hearts to share ! — O mem'ry ! leave no other name But his recorded there. 485 'F HYMN 485, L. M. Tie presence of C/irist desired. WR from my thoughts, vain world! be gone, Let my religious hours alone : Fain woulcl*niine eyes my Saviour see • — I wait a visit. Lord ! from thee. mf 2 My heart grows warm with holy fire. And kindles with a pure desire; Come, my dear Jesus ! from above. And feed my soul with heavenly love. i 508 HYMN CCCOLXXXVI. I . I dol 3 Blest Saviour ! what delicious fare — { How sweet thine entertainments are! < Never did angels taste above > Kedeeming grace, and dying love. /" 4 Hail, great Iinmanuel, all-divine 1 In thee thy Father's glories shine ; Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest one, That eyes have seen, or angels known! HTHN 486, C. M. Rememberinrr Christ. 486 m 1 A CCOKDING to thy gracious word, p -fi- In meek humility, < This will I do, my dying Lord ! — > I will remember thee. p 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, — My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, I > And thus remember thee. { p 3 Gethsemane can I forget? I Or there thy conflict see, — j Thine agony and bloody sweat, • » > And not remember thee? 5 p 4 "When to the cross I turn mine eyes, i And rest on Calvary, 5 O Lamb of God, my sacrifice ! } > I must remember thee : — I f/jff 5 Eemember thee, and all thy pains, { And all thy love to me ! — { < Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains, 5 mf Will I remember thee. } mp 6 And, when these failing lips grow dumb, 5 And mind and mem'ry flee, — I — "When, in thy kingdom, thou shalt come, J > Jesus 1 remember me. * ^ SABBATH. 509 48 SABBATH. j ry HYMN 487, Ts. i 1 The Sabbath in the Sanctuary. * m 1 C AFELY, through another Aveek, ♦ 0 God has brought us on our way ; — * Let us now a blessing seek, J Waiting in his courts to-day ; — j Day of all the week the best, i Emblem of eternal rest. * 2 While we seek supplies of grace, I Through the dear Redeemer's name, | Show thy reconciled face, i Take away our sin and shame ; j From our worldly cares set free, J May we rest, this day, in thee. 1 mf 3 Here we come thy name to praise ; | Let us feel thy presence near ; ; May thy glory meet our eyes, j While we in thy house appear ; J Here afford us, Lord ! a taste j Of our everlasting feast. i f 4 May the gospel's joyful sound j Conquer sinners — comfort saints ; * Make the fruits of grace abound, f Bring relief from all complaints : | Thus let all our Sabbaths prove, J Till we join the church above. ; A QQ HYMN 488, S. M. 4bOO Tke Lord's Daij and public Worship m 1 WELCOME ! sweet day of rest, ' ' That saw the Lord arise I Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes ! I 2 The King himself comes near, ; And feasts his saints to-day ; i Here we may sit, and see him here, ; And love, and praise, and pray. S One day, amidst the place : Where my dear God hath been, 4S* I 510 HYMNS CCCCLXXXIX, CCCCXO. ♦ Is sweeter than ten thousand days J Of pleasurable sin. I 4 My willing soul would stay, * In sucli a frame as this, — } < And sit and sing herself away i f To everlasting bliss. { AQQ HYMN489, H. M, J TrOt/ Sabbath Morning. \ m 1 WELCOME! delightful mom, J *' Thou day of sacred rest ! J I hail thy kind return ; — \ Lord ! make these moments blest ; I From the low train of mortal toys, I / I soar to reach immortal joys. J mf 2 Now may the King descend, \ And fill his throne of grace ; } Thy sceptre, Lord ! extend, i While saints address thy face : I Let sinners feel thy quickening word, I And learn to know and fear the Lord. t i — 3 Descend, celestial Dove ! J < With all thy quickening powers ; I mf Disclose a Saviour's love, \ — And bless the sacred hours ; I < Then shall my soul new life obtain, \ wf Nor Sabbaths be bestowed in vain. 490 HYMN 490, C, M. Dawn of the Sabbath. i TO 1 A GAIN, the Lord of Ufe and light I A. Awakes the kindling ray, t < Dispels the darkness of the night, I mf And pours increasing day. i mp 2 Oh ! what a night was that, which wrapt i p A sinful world in gloom ! I < Oh ! what a sun, which broke thia day, 1 / Triumphant from the tomb ! I — 3 This day be grateful homage paid, * < And loud hosannas sung ; \ f I^et gladness dwell in every heart, J And praise on every tongue. SABBATH. 511 4 Ten thousand thousand lips shall join ♦ To hail this welcome morn, I Wliich scatters blessings, from its wings, j To nations yet unborn. i HYMN 492, L. M. Morning of the Lorcd Day. 492 vif 1 TTAIL ! morning known among the blest, — -»--•- Morning of hope, and .103% and love, — Of heavenly peace, and holy rest. Pledge of the endless rest above ! 2 Blest be the Father of our Lord, "Who, from the dead, hath brought his Son ; < Hope to the lost was then restored, f And everlasting glory won. ^Ql HYMN491, H. M. \ r»t7 Jl Morning of the I^or^s Day. J /" 1 A WAKE, ye saints ! awake, | ii- And hail this sacred day ; t In loftiest songs of praise, \ Your joyful homage pay ; { Come, bless the day that God hath blessed, — \ The type of heaven's eternal rest. i 2 On this auspicious morn, | The Lord of life arose, | And burst the bars of death, \ And vanquished all our foes ; } mf And now he pleads our cause above, j And reaps the fruit of all his love. | /" 3 All hail ! triumphant Lord ! \ Heaven with hosannas rings; J — And earth, in humbler strains, 5 mf Thy praise responsive sings ; — | f"> "AVorthy the Lamb that once was slain, J Through endless years, to live and reign 1" | 4 Great King ! gird on thy sword, | Ascend thy conquering car; J "While justice, power and love i Maintain the glorious war : j This day let sinners own thy sway, } And rebels cast their arms away. | ..^ I 512 HYMNS CCCCXCIII, CCCCXCIV. — 3 Scarce moruing twilight had begun, To chase the shades of night away, < When Christ arose — unsettiug sun — f The dawn of joy's eternal day. dol 4 Mercy looked down, with smiling eye, — When our Lnmanuel left the dead ; < Faith marked his bright ascent on high, / And hope, with gladness, raised her head. — 5 Descend, 0 Spirit of the Lord ! < Thy fire to every bosom bring ; mf Then shall our ardent hearts accord, And teach our lips God's praise to sing. 493 HYMN 493, C. M. The Resurrection Morn. n 1 T)LEST morning T whose young dawning rays I L) Beheld our rising God ; I That saw him triumph o'er the dust, i And leave his dark abode. \ p 2 In the cold prison of a tomb, ; The great Eedeemer lay, I — Till the revolving skies had brought } The third, th' appointed dav. I m/ 3 Hell and the grave unite their force, i To hold our God, in vain : I < The sleeping Conqueror arose, 1 > And burst their feeble chain. — 4 To thy great name, almighty Lord ! These sacred hours we pay ; I 7??/ And loud hosannas shall proclaim t The triumph of the day. I /' 5 Salvation, and immortal praise, { To our victorious King ! I Let heaven and earth, and rocks and seas, J With glad hosannas ring. I ^ Q ^ HYMN 494, L. M. * 4" J4t The Rest of the Sabbath. 1m 1 A NOTHER six days' work is done, -ti Another Sabbath is begun ; Return, my soul ! enjoy thy reat, ♦ Improve the day thy God hath blessed. 4-« SABBATH. 513 2 Oh ! that our thoughts and thanks may rise, As grateful incense to the skies ; And draw, from heaven, tliat sweet repose, Which none, but he that feels it, knows. m2i 3 This heavenly calm, within the breast, Is the dear pledge of glorious rest, — Which for the church of God remains, — > The end of cares, the end of pains. — 4 In holy duties, let the day. In holy pleasures, pass away ; How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend. In hope of one that ne'er shall end 1 ^Q;r HYMN495, L. M. TD t7 k) The earthly and heavenly Sabbath. m 1 THIISTE earthly Sabbaths, Lord ! we love, A But there 's a nobler rest above ; To that our longing souls aspire. With cheerful hope and strong desire. 2 No more fatigue, no more distress. Nor sin, nor death shall reach the place ; No groans shall mingle with the songs, That warble from immortal tongiies. 3 No rude alarms of raging foes, No cares to break the long repose, mp No midnight shade, no clouded sun, < But sacred, high, eternal noon. mf i Soon shall that glorious day begin. Beyond this world of death and sin ; < Soon shall our voices join the song / Of the triumphant, holy throng. 496 HYMN 496, 7s. The holy Day of Rest. m 1 WELCOME ! sacred day of rest I '' Sweet repose from worldly care; — Day, above aU days the best,~ AVhen our souls for heaven prepare; — < Day when our Eedeemer rose, mf Victor o'er the hosts of hell : Thus he vanquished all our foes ; — Let our lips his glory tell. 514 HYMNS CCCCXCVII, CCCCXCVIII. — 2 Gracious Lord! we love tliis day, When we hear tliy holy word, < When we sing thy praise, and ])ray; — mf Earth can no such joys att'ord : — But a better rest remains, < Heavenly Sabbaths, — happier days, Eest from sin, and rest from pains, — / Endless joys, and endless praise. AQ.ri HYMN 497, C. M. Tct/ I A Sabbath in the House of Ood. m 1 TTERE cares and angry passions cease, 11 For saints together meet, To spend an hour of prayer and peace, > At their Redeemer's feet, — 2 No sculptured wonders meet the sight. Nor pictured saints appeal". Nor storied window's gorgeous light, For God himself is here. 8 And here are comrades, in the war With Satan and with sin, Who now in God's own favor share. And soon their heaven will win. mf 4 Glory to God ! who deigns to bless This consecrated day. Unfolds his wondrous promises, — And makes it sweet to pray. > 5 Glory to God ! who deigns to hear mp The humblest sigh we raise, — And answers every heart-felt prayer, < And hears our hymn of praise. 498 HYMN 49S, C. HL The first Day of the Week. m 1 A ND now another w^eek begins, ■iJ- This day we call the Lord's ; This day he rose, who bore our sins,— For so his word records. < 2 Hark, how the angels sweetly sing ! — mf Their voices fill the sky ; / They hail their great victorious King, And welcome him on liigh. ♦- SABBATH. mf 3 We '11 catch tbe note of lofty praise ; May we their rapture feel ; Our thankful song with theirs we '11 raise, And emulate their zeal. 4 Come, then, ye saints! and grateful sing Of Christ, our risen Lord, — Of Christ, the everlasting King, — Of Christ, th' incarnate Word. f" 5 Hail, mighty Saviour ! thee we hail ! High on thy throne above ; Till heart and flesh together fail, We '11 sing thy matchless love. I' •' 499 HYMN 499, C, M. The first Sabbath. n 1 TJOW bright a day was that, whicli saw J-A Creation's work complete ! All nature owned her Maker's law, And worshiped at his feet. 2 The world, arranged by power divine, In perfect order stood ; And, resting from his gi'eat design, God saw that all was good. I ; 3 Not such a Sabbath now appears, > For sin has ruined all; — No longer man with pleasure hears A gracious Father's call. 4 Yet, Lord ! bring back the reign of peace, Let brighter days begin ; And teach vain creatures how to cease From folly, and from sin. 5 Let sinners be again made thine, Though once with vengeance cursed;- < And let a second Sabbath shine, mf As glorious as the first. Rf\f\ HYMN 600, C. M. OKJKJ The Resurrection of Christ. mf 1 THE Lord of Sabbath let us praise, -I- In concert with the blest ; And joyful, in harmonious lays, Employ this day of rest. r 516 nYKN"S DI, DII. I — 2 Lord ! may we still remember thee, ; And more in knowledge grow ; I Oh ! may we more of glory see, J "While waiting here below. * 3 On this blest day, a brighter scene i Of glory was displayed, ii By God, th' eternal Word, than when This universe was made. I > 4 He rises, who our souls hath bought p With blood, and grief, and pain : — 'T was great— to speak the world from nuught,- > 'T was greater — to redeem. /r/-i-| HYMN 501, L. M. i Ok) 1. The Lord''s Day. \ m 1 T^HIS day the Lord hath called his own ; — I mf J- Oh ! let us then his praise declare, I Fix our desires on him alone, $ And seek his face, with fervent prayer. I 2 Lord ! in thy love, would Ave rejoice, j That bids the burdened soul be free ; I And, with united heart and voice, 5 — Devote these sacred hours to thee. I 3 Now let the world's delusive things J No more our groveling thoughts employ ; J < But faith be taught to stretch her wings, J mf In search of heaven's unfailing joy. I — 4 Oh ! let these earthly Sabbaths, Lord ! I Be to our lasting welfare blest; I The purest comfort here afford, I And fit us for eternal rest. 'A' cr\o HYMN 502, lOs. *J\J/C> The Sabbath, a holy Rest. Gx^IN the day returns of holy rest, palest ; Which, when he made the world, Jehovah When, like his own, he bade our labors cease, < And all be piety, and all be peace. 2 Let us devote this consecrated day To learn his will, and all we learn obey ; So shall he hear, when fervently we raise Our supplications, and our songs of praise. k- SABBATH. 5 IT j t mf 3 Father in heaven ! in whom our hopes confide, j "Whose power defends us, and whose precepts guide ; { In life our guardian, and in death our friend, — « Glory supreme be thine, tUl time shall end. \ /r/-vQ HYMN 503, C. M. \ c/v/O T/te Sacrifice of the Heart. J m 1 TITHEN", as returns this solemn day, | ' ' Man comes to meet his God, i "What rites — what honors shall he pay ? | How spread his praise abroad ? i mf 2 From marble domes and gilded spires, | Shall clouds of incense rise ? | And gems, and gold, and garlands deck J The costly sacrifice ? ♦ < 3 Vain, sinful man ! — creation's Lord i — Thine offerings well may spare ; < < But give thy heart — and thou shalt find, \ — That God will hear thy prayer. j 504 H7MN 504, 7s and 6s. Sabbath Contemplations. m IT OED of the vast creation, -L^ Support of worlds unknown, Desire of every nation ! — Behold us at thy throne ; "We come, for mercy crying Through thine atoning blood ; And, on thy grace relying. We seek each promised good. 2 "We bless the condescension. That brought thee down to earth ; Of which the seers made mention, "Who prophesied thy birth : mf "We celebrate the glory. That marked thy wondrous way. And own the joyful story, — That claims this hallowed day. mf 3 Oh ! when shall thy salvation Be known through every land, And men, in every station, Obey thy great command ? 518 HYMNS DV, DVI. — In God's own Son believing, From sin may they be tree; And gospel grace receiving, Find lite and peace in thee. F^rip: HYMN505, L. M. OxJO The Close of the Sabbath. m 1 A NOTHER day has passed along, •^ And we are nearer to the tomb, — < Nearer to join the heavenly song, > Or hear the last eternal doom. dol 2 Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve, And soft the sunbeams lingering there; < For these blest hours, the world I leave, / Wafted on wings of faith and prayer. dol 3 The time — how lovely and how still ; Peace shines and smiles on all below, — The plain, the stream, the wood, the hill, — All fair with evening's setting glow. 4 Season of rest ! the tranquil soul Feels the sweet calm, and melts to love; And, while these sacred moments roll, mf Faith sees a smiling heaven above. — 5 Nor will our days of toil be long. Our pilgrimage will soon be trod ; < And we shall join the ceaseless song, — f The endless Sabbath of our God. cr\(* HYMN 506, C. M. C/vJD Evening of the Lord's Day. m 1 "FREQUENT the day of God returns, A To shed its quickening beams ; And yet how slow devotion burns ! mp How languid are its flames ! 2 Accept our faint attempts to love, Our frailties, Lord ! forgive; — We would be like thy saints above, And praise thee while we live. 3 Increase, O Lord ! our faith and hope, And fit us to ascend, i < Where the assembly ne'er breaks up, { mf The Sabbath ne'er shall end : — ♦ ■ SABBATH. 519 4 Wliere we shall breatlie in heavenly air, j With heavenly lustre shine, { Before the throne of God appear, I And feast on love divine : — J f 5 Where Ave, in liigh seraphic strains, Shall all our powers employ ; Deliglited range th' ethereal plains, \ And take our fill of joy. 507 i SANCTUARY. \ — I ^HQ HYMN 508, S. M. { ■OUO The. Mercy Seat i '"/ 1 TT^^ charming is the place, I 11 Where my Redeemer God J Unveils the glories of his face, } And sheds his love abroad! HYMN 507, C. M. Lord's Day Evening. aff 1 WHEN", O dear Jesus ! when shall I ' ' Behold thee all-serene; | Blest in perpetual Sabbath day, | J Without a veil between ? | \ 2 Assist me while I wander here, \ * Amidst a world of cares ; \ I Incline my heart to pray with love, j I And then accept my prayers. J I S Spare me, my God ! Oh ! spare the soiJ J I That gives itself to thee ; J I Take all that I possess below, | \ And give thyself to me. * I 4 Thy Spirit, O my Father ! give | j To be my guide and friend, | I < To light my path to ceaseless joys, i \ mf Wiiere Sabbaths never end. | I { 2 Not the fair palaces, < To which the great resort, J Are once to be compared with this, ; Where Jesus holds his c ourt. i 520 HYMNS DIX, DX. 3 Here, ou the mercy seat, mf With radiant glory crowned, Our joyful eyes behold thee sit, And smile on all around. aff 4 To thee, our prayers and cries Each humble soul presents ; Oh ! listen to our broken sighs, And grant us all our wants. 5 Give us, O Lord ! a place, "Within thy blest abode. Among the cliildren of thy grace, — The servants of oiu- God. ArjQ HYMN 509, C. M. 0\JiJ The Olory of Zion. inf 1 TIOW honorable is the place, J-"- Where we adoring stand ; / Zion ! — the glory of the earth, And beauty of the land ! 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend The city where we dwell ; The walls, of strong salvation made. Defy th' assaults of hell. 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The doors wide open fling ; Enter, ye nations that obey The statutes of our King ! — 4 Here shall you taste unmingled joys, > And live in perfect peace, — — You that have known Jehovah's name, And ventured on his grace. mf 6 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust. And banish all your fears : / Strength, in the Lord Jehovah, dwells, Eternal as his years. HYMN 510, L. M. The Church, the Palace of Ood. 510 mf 1 TTAPPY the church, thou sacred place, -U. The seat of thy Creator's grace i Thy holy courts are his abode, I Thou earthly palace of our God ! SANCTUARY. 521 2 Thy walls are strength ; and at thy gates A guard of lieaveiily vvai'riors waits; Nor shall thy deep foundation move, Fixed on his counsels and his love. 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage — Against thy throne in vain they rage, < Like rising waves, with angry roar, > That dash and die upon the shore. mf 4 God is our shield, and God our sun : Swift as the fleeting moments run, < On us he sheds new beams of grace, f And we reflect his brightest praise. ;r 1 1 HYMN 5U, H. M. t/ 1 X The House of Prayer. m 1 r And when thou hearest. Lord ! forgive < 3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim, mf The blessed gospel of thy Son ; < Still, by the power of his great name, f Be mighty signs and wonders done. < 4 When children's voices raise the song, — f Hcsanna to their heavenly King, — Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong " Hosanna I" let the angels sing. SANCTUARY. 523 : — 5 But will, indeed, Jehov.ah deign, Here to abide,— no transient guest? Here, avIU our great Redeemer reign, And here, the Holy Spirit rest ? — 6 Thy glory never hence depart ! Yet choose not, Lord ! this house alone ; < Thy kingdom come, in every heart, — mj In every bosom, fix thy throne. ;r -J ^ HYMN 614, L. M. ty J. TT Prayer on opening a Church Edifice. in 1 WITHIN thy house, O Lord our God! mf '' In glorious majesty appear ; — Make this a place ol" thine abode, And shed thy choicest blessings here. 2 "When we thy mercy seat surround. Thy Spirit, with thy word, impart ; < And let thy gospel's joyful sound, mf "With power divine, reach every heart. 3 Here, let the blind their sight obtain, mp Here, give the broken spirit rest ; < Let Jesus here triumphant reign, — mf Enthroned in every yielding breast. — 4 Here, let the voice of sacred joy And humble supplication rise, < Till higlier strains our tongues employ, / In realms of bliss, beyond the skies. R^ R HYMN 515, C. M. k) l.*J Dedication of a Church. in 1 pOD of the universe ! to thee vJ This sacred fane we rear. And now, with songs and bended knee, Invoke thy presence here. mf 2 Long may this echoing dome resound The praises of thy name, — These hallowed walls to all around The Triune God proclaim. S Here, let thy love — thy presence dwell, — Thy glory here make known ; < Thy people's home. Oh ! come, and fill, — And seal it as thine own. I 524 HYMN DXVI. » i p 4 When sadAvith care, by sin oppressed, \ Here may the burdened soul, ' > Beneath thy sheltering wing, find rest ; I < Here, make the wounded whole. ♦ — 5 And, when the last long Sabbath mom. I < Upon the just, shall rise, » mf May all, who own thee here, be borne I f To mansions in the skies. MINISTRY. ^H< ;r 1 r» HYMN 616, S. M. cJ 1 0 Tkt Heralds of Christ. [OW beauteous are their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill ! mf Who bring salvation on their tonguesi, — And words of peace reveal ! 2 How charming is their voice 1 How sweet the tidings are ! — mf " Zion ! behold thy Saviour King, f He reigns and triumphs here!" mf 3 How Lappy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound! Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes. That see this heavenly light ! Prophets and kings desired it long, mp But died without the sight. mf 5 The watchmen join their voice. And tuneful notes employ ; f Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare his arm. Through all the earth abroad; Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their God. MIXISTKY. 525 Fi-iry HYMN 517, L. M. C/ L # The great Commission. m' 1 "l H^ preach my gospel !" — saith the Lord, — vJ " Bid the whole earth my grace receive ; He shall be saved who trusts iny word; mp He sliall be damned who don't believe. — 2 " I '11 make your great commission known, And ye sliall prove my gospel true, By all the works that I have done, By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 " Teach all the nations my commands,— I'm with you till the world shall end ; All power is trusted in my hands, I can destroy, and I defend." < 4 He spake — and light shone round his head ; mf On a bright cloud, to heaven he rode : They, to the farthest nations, spread. The grace of their ascended God. HYMN 518, C. M. J\[inistcrs watch for Souls, 518 7??/ 1 T ET Zion's watchmen all awake, \ — -L' And take th' alarm they give ; | Kow let them, from the mouth of God, J mp Their awful charge receive. | — 2 'T is not a cause of.small import, I The pastor's care demands ; } < But what might fill an angel's heart ;— { > It filled a Saviour's hands. | — 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord i \ Did heavenly bliss forego ; — 1 I < For souls, that must for ever live, . | { > In raptures, or in woe. j ; — 4 xVU to the great tribunal haste, \ l Til' account to render there ; * I mp And should'st thou strictly mark our faults, { J p Lord ! how should we appear ? J I — 5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach, | » Their oAvn Redeemer, see; > iAnd watch thou daily o'er their souli^, { That they may watch for thee. \ 526 HYMNS DXIX, DXX. 519 ip( HTUN 619, L. M. ( Jileeting of Ministers. | >OIJE out thy Spirit from on high ; j Lord ! tliine assembled servants bless ; } Graces and gifts to each supply, | And clothe thy priests with righteousness, i "Within thy temple where we stand, ; To teach the truth as taught by thee, ' Saviour ! like stars in thy right hand, j The angels of the churches be ! I Wisdom and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness with meekness from above, To bear tiiy people on our hearts, { And love the souls whom thou dost love :- I 4 To watch and pray, and never faint ; I By day and night strict guard to keep ; t < To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, I — Nourish thy lambs, and feed thy sheep. is Then, when our work is finished here, In humble hope, our charge resign : "When the chief Shepherd shall appear, I O God ! may they and we be thine. ^ ^On HYMN 520, CM. i t//CU The Death of a Minister. J TO 1 "VrOW let our drooping hearts revive, \ J-' And all our tears be dry ; I > Why should those eyes be drowned in grief, I < That view a Saviour nigh ? I mp 2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust, — j The aged and the young ; I The watchful eye, in darkness closed, I And mute th' instructive tongue ; I — 3 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, ♦ New comfort to impart ; \ < His eye still guides us, and his voice I mf Still animates our heart. 5 — 4 " Lo ! I am with you," saith the Lord, I " My church shall safe abide;" I The Lord will ne'er forsake his own, J Who in his love confide 527! MINISTRY. 5 Tliroagh evory scene of life and death, His promise is our trust ; < And this shall be our children's song, > When we are cold in dust. ;-Q1 HYMN 521, S. M. O^X The Pastor's Death. m 1 "P EST from thy labor, rest ; — IAj Soul of the just, set free ! Blest be thy memory, and blest I Thy bright example be ! ■ 2 Faith, perseverance, zeal, < Language of light and power, — Love, — prompt to act, and quick to feel, — > Marked thee, till life's last hour. — 3 Now, — toil and conflict o'er, — Go, take with saints thy place ; But go — as each hath gone before, — < A sinner saved by grace. — 4 Lord Jesus! to thy hands mp Our pastor we resign ; — And now we wait thine own commands ; — "We were not his, but thine. 5 Thou art thy church's head ; > And, when the members die, < Thou raisest others in their stead : — mf To thee we lift our eye. < 6 On thee our hopes depend ; mf We gather round our Rock ; — Send whom thou wilt ; but condescend Thyself to feed thy flock. /TQO HYMN522, S. M. k) /i^/i/ The Death of an aged Minister. mf" 1 " CERVANT of God ! well done ! ^ Rest from thy loved employ : /" The battle fought, — the vict'ry won, — Enter thy Master's joy." — 2 The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; > A mortal arrow pierced his frame, < He fell— but felt no fear. — 3 Tranquil amid alarms, It found him on the field, i 528 HYMIT DXXIII. A veteran slumbering on his arms, Beneath his red-cross shield. 4 The pains of death are past, — Labor and sorrow cease ; And, life's long warfare closed at last, > His soul is found in peace. f" 5 Soldier of Christ ! Avell-done! Praise be thy new employ; And, while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy ! CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 523 HYMN 523, 7s. Inquiring of a Watchman. m" 1 TirATCriMAN! tell us of the night, ' ' What its signs of promise are ? < Traveler! o'er yon mountain's height I mf See that glory-beaming star : — " Watchman ! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? <" Traveler! yes; — it brings the day, — / Promised day of Israel. ml' 2 Watchman ! tell us of the night ; — Higher yet tliat star ascends ; <" Traveler! blessedness and light, — Peace and trutli, its course portends; Watchman ! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth ? Traveler ! ages are its own, /" See ! it bursts o'er all the earth. — " 3 Watchman! tell us of the night. For the morning seems to dawn ; <" Traveler! darkness takes its flight, mf Doubt and terror are withdrawn; — " Watchman ! let thy wanderings cease, Hie thee to thy quiet home ; mfii Traveler! lo! the Prince of peace, — f" Lo ! the Son of God is come ! k'^ CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 529 /r Q/l HYMN 524, H. M. fj/^^ Christian Effort. mj 1 "piSE, gracious God! and shine J-»J In all thy saving might ; And prosper each design, To spread thy glorious light: — Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth thy truth may know. / 2 Put forth thy glorious power ! The nations then will see, And earth present her store, In converts born of thee ; God, our own God, his church will bless, And earth shall yield her full increase. HYMN 625, 8s and Ts. The Heathen crying for Help. 525 mp 1 XT ARK ! what mean those lamentations, -l-L Rolling sadly through the sky ? < 'T is the cry of heathen nations, — > " Come and help us, or we die !" mp 2 Hear the heathen's sad complaining, > Christians ! hear their dying cry ; < And, the love of Christ constraining, > Haste to help them, ere they die. FiC)£* HYMN 528, 7s and 6s. C//wvJ The Oospel Banner. f" 1 "VrOW be the gospel banner, 1' In every land, unfurled ; And be the shout, — " Hosanna!" Re-echoed through the world , Till every isle and nation. Till every tribe and tongue, Receive the great salvation. And join the happy throng. 2 What, though th' embattled legions Of earth and hell combine ? His arm, throughout their regions. Shall soon resplendent shine : ff' Ride on, 0 Lord ! victorious, Immanuel, Prince of peace ! Thy triumph shall be glorious, — Thy empire still increase. } **************** ■■^■■^^^^^■■■■■■■M ^^m.m.m.m.^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ->->->-> ^ ->r« ^ »^ A 45 530 HYMNS DXXVII, DXXVIII. n 3 Yes, — thou shalt reign for ever, O Jesus, King of kings! /" Tliy light, tliy love, thy favor, Each ransomed captive sings : The isles for thee are waiting, The deserts learn thy praise, The hills and valleys greeting, The song responsive raise. ;rQw HYMN 527, L. M, C//W / Missionary Meeting. m 1 A SSEMBLED at thy great command, -tx Before thy face, dread King! we stand; < The voice that marshaled every star, — Has called thy people from afar. 2 We meet, through distant lands, to spread, > The truth for which the martyrs hied ; — Along the line, to either pole, y The thunder of thy praise to roll. — 3 Our prayers assist, accept our praise, < Our hopes revive, our courage raise ; — Our counsels aid, to each impart The single eye, the faithful heart. 4 Forth with thy chosen heralds come, Eecall the wandering spirits home; < From Zion's mount send forth the sound, / To spread the spacious earth around. ;r QQ HYMN 528. L. M. %J /^kJ The Heralds pointing out the Way. mf 1 "VfOW let our faith, with joy, survey ■i^ The glories of the latter day ; Its dawn already seems begun, — Sure earnest of the rising sun. 2 The friends of truth assembled stand,— A chosen consecrated band, The emblem of the cross display, f" And cry aloud, — " Behold the Avay !" 8 Behold the way to Zion's hill, "Where Israel's God delights to dwell; He fixes there his lofty throne, — And calls the sacred i)lace his own. <'' 4 "Behold the way !" ye heralds ! cry, J f Spare no";, but lift your voices high ; »— ♦ CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 531 Convej' tlie sound from shore to shore, — And bid the captive sigh no more. /" 5 Auspicious dawn ! thy risincr ray, With joy, we view, and hail the day: Thou Sun ! arise, supremely bright. And fill the world with purest light. RQQ HYMN 529, L. M. O^tJ The Heralds of Christ. f 1 n APTAIN of thine exalted host ! Vj Display thy glorious banner high ; The summons send, from coast to coas'^ And call a numerous army nigh, 2 A solemn jubilee proclaim, — Proclaim the great sabbatic day ; Assert the glories of thy name ; Spoil Satan of his wished-for prey. 3 Oh ! bid thy heralds publish loud — The peaceful blessings of thy reign ; And, when they speak of sprinkled bleed, The mystery to the heart explain. r orv HYTO 530, S. M. tJtJ\J Missianaries encouraged. m 1 VE messengers of Christ! J- His sovereign voice obey ; Arise, and follow where he leads, And peace attend your way. 2 The Master, whom yon serve. Will needful strengtJi bestow ; Depending on his promised aid. With sacred courage go. vif 3 Go, spread the Saviour's name ; Go, tell his matchless grace ; < Proclaim salvation, full and free, > To Adam's guilty race. mf 4 Mountains shall sink to plains. And hell in vain oppose ; < The cause is God's — and will prevail, / In spite of all his foes. iJ O -L Departure of jMissiona-ries HYMN 531, 83, 7s and 4. Departure of MissioJtcries. 1 IfEN of God ! go take your stations ; ^^ Darkness reigns o'er all the earth : — f 532 HYMNS DXXXII, DXXXIIL f i Go, proclaim among the nations, m/ Joyful news of heavenly birth ; Bear the tidings — Tidings of the Saviour's worth. 2 When exposed to fearful dangers, Jesus will his own defend ; Borne afar midst foes and strangers, Jesus will ajjpear your Friend ; And his presence Shall be with you to the end. /r o Q HYMN 532, 7s and Gs. *J tJ /^ Departure of Missionaries. vif 1 p OLL on, thou mighty ocean ! -tt And, as thy billows flow, Bear messengers of mercy, > To every vale of woe : /'' Arise, ye gales ! and waft them, Safe to tlieir destined shore ; — That men may sit in darkness, > And death's black shade, no more. } mf 2 0 tliou eternal Ruler! Who boldest in thine arm The tempests of the ocean, — Deliver them from harm : Thy presence still be with them. Wherever they may be ; Though far from those who love them. Let them be nigh to thee. \ ♦ A q O HYMN 533, 8s, 73 and 4. \ kJ ij ij The Heralds of Salvation, 1 AN the mountain's top appearing, . v/ Lo ! the sacred herald stands, I Welcome news to Zion bearing, — Zion long in hostile lands : p Mourning captive ! < God himself will loose thy bands. mjy 2 lias thy night been long and mournful, I All thy friends unfaithful proved ? i — Have thy foes been proud and scornful, ♦ p By thy sighs and tears unmoved ? 1 — Cease thy mourning : — » Zion still is AveJ-beloved. 4~M. mf CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 533 3 God, thy God, will now restore thee, He himself appears th}' Friend ; All thy foes shall flee before thee, Here their boasts and triumphs end : f Great deliverance Zion's King will quickly send. ~ 4 Peace and joy shall now attend thee, All thy warfare now i& past, inf God, thy Saviour, shall defend thee, — Peace and joy are come at last: All thy conflicts > End in everlasting rest. ' 534 HYMN 634, 7s. The Messengers of Ood. f" 1 r^O — ye messengers of God ! VJ Like the beams of morning, fly ; Take the wonder-working rod. Wave the banner cross on high. / 2 Where the towering minaret Gleams a'ong the morning skies, Wave it till the crescent set, And the " Star of Jacob" rise. 3 Go to many a tropic isle. In the bosom of the deep. Where the skies for ever smile, > And th' oppressed for ever weep. p 4 O'er the negro's night of care < Pour the living light of heaven ; — Chase away the fiend despair, — Bid him hope to be forgiven. 5 Where the golden gates of day Open on the palmy ea?t, Wide the bleeding cross display, — Spread the gospel's richest feast. 6 Circumnavigate the ball. Visit every soil and sea : Preach the cross of Christ to all, — Christ, whose love is full and free. p\OF\ HYMN 635, CM. *JijtJ Promised Aid. '"/ 1 (^ Oi ^^tl the Saviour's grace proclaim, VJ Ye favored men of God ! 534 HYMN DXXXVI. Go, publish, through Immanuel's name, Salvation bought with blood. — 2 What, liough your arduous path-way lie > Thro agh regions dark as death ? — What, though, your faith and zeal to try, Perils beset your path ? — < 3 Yet, with determined courage, go, mf And armed with power divine; Y'our God will needful strength bestow, And on j'our labors shine. 4 He, who has called you to the war. Will recompense your pains ; < Before Messiah's conquering car, \ f Shall mountains sink to plains. I 5 Shrink not, though earth and hell oppose, I But plead your Master's cause ; ♦ < Assured that e'en your mightiest foes ; — Shall bow before his cross. ;r q ^ HYMN 536, C. M. C/ O O Designation of a Missionary. m 1 TrATHER of mercies ! condescend J^ To hear our fervent prayer, While this our brother Ave commend To thy paternal care. 2 Before him set an open door; His various efforts bless ; < On him thy Holy Spirit pour, inf And crown him Avith success. — 3 Endow him with a heavenly mind ; Supply liis every need ; > Make him in spirit meek, resigned, mf But bold in word and deed. — 4 In every tempting, trying hour, Uphold him, by thy grace ; < And guard him, by thy mighty power, — Till he shall end his race. 5 Then, followed by a numerous train. Gathered from heathen lands, mf A crown of life may he obtain, From his Redeemer's hands. 537 CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 535 { HYMN 537, L. M. Commission to the Oentiles, G) — luessensrer of peace and love! < vJ To nations plunged in shades of night; < Like angels sent from fields above, mf Be thine to shed celestial light. — 2 Go, to the hungry food impart ; mp To paths of peace the wanderer guide, And lead the thirsty, panting heart, "Where streams of living waters glide. f 3 Go, bid the bright and morning star. From Bethlehem's plains, resplendent shine, — And, piercing through the gloom afar. Shed heavenly light and love divine. 4 To India's various castes, proclaim X The gospel's soft, but powerful voice ; — And, at the blest Redeemer's name, mf Let ocean's lonely isles rejoice. 5 From north to south, from east to west, Messiah yet shall reign supreme ; His name, by every tongue, confessed, — / Hl3 praise — the universal theme. 538 HYMN 538, S. M. | Prayer for Israel. J 1 r ORD ! send thy servants forth \ -Li To call the Hebrews home ; ♦ From east, and west, and south, and north, j Let all the wanderers come. » 2 "Wliere'er, in lands unknown, t The fugitives remain, t Bid every creature help them on, J Thy holy mount to gain. J 8 An offering to the Lord, \ There let them all be seen, \ Sprinkled -svith water and with blood, J In soul and body clean. { 4 "With Israel's myriads sealed, » Let all the nations meet ; | And show the mystery fulfilled, — | Thy family complete. | «<*««■»*<»■»« 536 HYMNS DXXXIX, DXL. 539 HYMN 639, 8s, Ts and 4. The Missionary's Farewell, ', mf 1 VES, — my native land ! I love thee ; \ J- All thy scenes I love them well ; — / Friends, connections, happy country I I > Can I bid you all farewell? t p Can I leave you, { mp Far in heathen lands to dwell ? # mf 2 Home! — thy joys are passing lovely, — i Joys no stranger heart can tell ; » Happy home ! — 't is sure I love thee ! , > Can I — can I say — Farewell ? ; p Can I leave thee, J mp Far in heathen lands to dwell ? J — 3 Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure, { Holy days and Sabbath bell, 5 m/ Kichest, brightest, sweetest treasure 1 1 > Can I say a last farewell? J p Can I leave you, I mp Far in heathen lands to dwell ? { mf 4 Yes ! I hasten fron: you gladly. From the scenes I love so well ; Far away, ye billows ! bear me ; Lovely native land! — farewell! Pleased I leave thee. Far in heathen lands to dwell 5 In the deserts let me labor. On the mountains let Tue tell. How he died — the blessed Saviour — To redeem a Avorld from hell ! Let me hasten. Far in heathen lands to dwell. 6 Bear me on, thou restless ocean ! Let the winds my canvass swell : Heaves my heart with warm enaotion, While I go far hence to dwell : Glad I bid thee, Native land ! — Farewell ! — Farewell f 540 HYMN 540, L. M. Miisionaries remembered. 1 TlfAREIED as the purpose of the skiea, Ja This promise meets our anxious eyes,- CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 537 j That heathen lands the Lord shall know, | And wainn with faith each hosora glow. i 3 E'en now t-ie liallowed scenes appear ; | E'en now unfolds the promised year : | < Lo! distant sliores thy heralds trace, | mf And bear the tidings of thy grace. | — 3 Mid burning climes and frozen plains, | Where pagan darkness brooding reigns, | Lord ! mark their steps, their fears subdue, J < And nerve their arm, and clear their view. > 4 When, worn by toil, their spirits fail, < Bid them the glorious future hail ; mf Bid them the crown of life survey, < And onward urge their conquering way. SPREAD OF THE QOSPEL. yr j^-j HYMN 541, L. M. tJ'~h 1. Prayer for the Mitlennium. aff 1 TESUS ! we bow before thy throne, fJ We lift our eyes to seek thy face ; To bleeding hearts thy love make known, On contrite souls bestow thy grace. 2 See, spread beneath thy gracious eye, A world o'erwhelmed in guilt and tears, Where deathless souls in ruin lie, And no kind voice dispels their fears ! mf 3 Lord ! arm thy truth with power divine, < Its conquests spread from shore to shore, / Till suns and stars forget to shine, > And earth and skies shall be no more. /" 4 Oh ! rise, ye ransomed captives ! rise, Peal the loud anthem here below ; Let earth reflect it to the skies. And heaven with new-born rapture glow. 542 D HYMN 542, C. M. Returning to Zion, AUGHTER of Zion ! from the dust Exalt thy fallen bead ; '-*^ : 538 HYMNS dxliii, dxliv. I Again in tliy Redeemer trust, — He calls thee from the dead. < { f 2 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, — * Thy beautiful array ; I Thy day of freedom dawns at length, — * The Lord's appointed day. J 8 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, I And send thy lieralds forth ; ; Say to the south, — '* Give up thy charge, I And keep not back, O north !" I 4 They come, they come ; — thine exiled bands, I Where'er they rest or roam, I Have heard thy voice in distant lands, J And hasten to their home. { mf 5 Thus, though the universe shall burn, * And God his works destroy, { < AVith songs, thy ransomed shall return, « f And everlasting joy. 543 HYMN 543, S. M. The Oospel Trumpet. \ m]} 1 VE trembling captives ! hear; { < J- The gospel trumpet sounds; { — !N'o music more can charm the ear, ; > Or heal your heart-felt wounds. ; — 2 'T is not the trump of war, I < Nor Sinai's awful roar; i f Salvation's news its spreads afar, { > And vengeance is no more. i mf 3 Forgiveness, love, and peace, { < Glad heaven aloud proclaims, # f And earth, the jubilee's release, * With eager rapture claims. i mf 4 Far, far to distant lands, { The saving news shall spread ; 5 < And Jesus all his willing bands, { f In glorious triumph lead. j f-A A WnSSi 544, S. M. < c/4r4r Prayer for t 'access. \ mf 1 A LORD, our God ! arise, { v/ The cause of truth maintain ; SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 539 j And, wide o'er all the peopled world, j Extend her blessed reiga. i f 2 Thoii Prince of life ! arise, j Nor let thy glory cease ; ' Far spread the conquests of thy grace, \ And bless the earth with peace. | 8 Thou Holy Ghost ! arise, ; Expand thy quickening wing, 1 > And, o'er a dark and ruined world, • < Let liglit and order spring. | f • 4 All on the earth! arise, < To God, the Saviour sing; j From shore to shore, from earth to heaven, | Let echoing anthems ring. 1 /r ^ /r HYMN 545, L. M. | O'^O The Time to favor Zion. \ mf 1 COVEREIGN of worlds! display thy power, \ ^ Be this thy Ziou's tavored hour ; J f Bid the bright morning star arise, 1 And point the nations to the skies. i mf 2 Set up thy throne where Satan reigns, j On Afric's shore, on India's plains ; \ Far let the gospel's sound be known, ♦ And claim the nations for thy own. \ 3 Speak, — and the world shall hear thy voice, \ Speak, — and the desert shall rejoice ; \ < Scatter the ghK)in of heathen night; | / Bid every nation hail the light. j 546 HYMN 546, C. M. Millennial Days. mf 1 T ORD ! send thy word, and let it fly, -L^ Armed with thy Spirit's power ; Ten thousands shall confess its sway, And bless the saving hour. — 2 Beneath the influence of thy grace, < The barren wastes shall rise, mf With sudden green and fruits arrayed,— A blooming paradise. Peace, with her olive-crown, shall stretch Her wings from shore to shore ; I 540 HYMNS DXLVII, DXLVIII. The nations of the earth shall hear > The sound of war no more. — 4 Lord ! for those days we wait ; — those days Are in thy word foretold : f Fly swifter, sun and stars ! and bring This promised age of gold. /" 5 Amen ! — with joy divine, let earth's Unnumbered myriads cry ; Amen! — with joy divme, let heaven's Unnumbered choirs reply. 547 0 HYMN S47, S. M. Prayer for all Lands. GOD of sovereign grace ! We bow before thy throne ; And plead, for all the human race, The merits of thy Son. 2 Spread thi-ough the earth, O Lord! The knowledge of thy ways ; < And let all lands, with joy, record /■ The great Redeemer's praise. ;r /j Q HYMN 548, 7s. C/tJO Jesus shall reign. /" 1 TTARIv ! — the song of jubilee, -tl Loud as mighty thunders roar, — Or the fullness of the sea, "When it breaks upon the shore ; — " Hallelujah ! for the Lord God Omnipotent, shall reign!" Hallelujah! let the word Echo round the earth and main. 2 " Hallelujah !" — hark ! — the sound, From the centre to the skies, "Wakes, above, beneath, around, All creation's harmonies : See Jehovah's banners furled, Sheathed his sword ! he speaks — 't is done, And the kingdoms of tliis world Are the kingdoms of his Son. 3 He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway : ^ SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 541 | He shall reiga, when, like a scroll, { Yonder heavens have passed away; j Then the end ; — beneath his rod, - I Man's last enemy shall fall ; J Hallelujah ! — Christ in God, \ God in Christ, is all in all. | CA Q HYMN 549, L. M. j fJ^ZJ Prayer for Zion. ' off 1 TNDULGENT Sovereign of the skies! } -L And wilt thou how thy gracious ear ? | "While feeble mortals raise their cries, i Wilt thou, the great Jehovah, hear? | 2 How shall thy servants give thee rest, | Till Zion's mouldering walls thou raise ? } Till thine own power shall stand confessed, j And make Jerusalem a praise ? 5 3 Look down, O God ! with pitying eye, < And view the desolations round ; } See, what wide realms in darkness lie, ' What scenes of woe and crime abound ! J m/ 4 Loud let the gospel trumpet blow, | And call the nations from aftir ; j Let all the isles their Saviour know, i And earth's remotest ends draw near. | p- i-r\ HTBIN 550, C. M. | K/tJKJ Prayer for the Reign of Christ, i f" 1 TESUS, immortal King ! arise ; j ^ Rise and assert thy sway ; i Till earth, subdued, its tribute bring, J And distant lands obey. | 2 Eide forth, victorious Conqueror ! ride, | Till all thy foes submit : i And all the powers of hell resign | > Their trophies at thy feet. 1 / 3 Send forth thy word, and let it fly, | This spacious earth around ; j Till every soul, beneath the sun, | Shall hear the joyful sound. | 4 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, | May Jesus be adored ; i 542 HYMNS DLT, DLII. < And eartli, with all her millions, shott ff Hosannas to the Lord. ;r /r 1 HYMN 551, Ts and 68. O O J. The atatc of the Heathen. m 1 UROM Greenland's icy mountains, -T From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain. They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 "What though the spicy breezes mp Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, — — Though every prospect pleases, > And only man is vile ? — — In vain, with lavish kindness, The gifts of God are strown ; The heathen, in his blindness, Bows down to wood and stono. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, — Shall we, to men benighted. The lamp of life deny ? /" Salvation! 0 Salvation!— The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft— waft, ye winds! his story, And you, ye waters ! roll, — Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole ; Till, o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. FiRC) HTMN552, L. M. f 1 y ION ! avrake, thy strength renew, Li Put on thy robes of beauteous hue ; And let th' admiring world behold Tlie King's fair daughter clothed in gold. SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 543 2 Church of our God ! arise and shine, Bright with tlic beams of truth divine : Then shall thy radiance stream afar, Wide as the heathen nations are. 3 Gentiles and kings thy light shall view ; All shall admire and love thee too ; — Shall come, like clouds across the sky, Or doves that to their windows fly. ;- ;- O HYMN 553, C. M. fJtJij Prayer for Missionaries. m 1 p RE AT God! the nations of the earth vJ Are by creation thine ; And in thy works, from nature's birth, mf Thy radiant glories shine. — 2 But, Lord ! thy greater love hath sent Thy gospel to our race ; Unveiling thy divine intent Of rich redeeming grace. < 3 Soon may these gracious tidings roll mf The spacious earth around, < Till every tribe and every soul / Shall hear the joyful sound. — 4 Then, to her sable sons conveyed. Shall Afric learn thy word. And vassals, long-enslaved, become The freemen of the Lord. > 5 "When shall the scattered wanderers meet, m}} That now in darkness rove, And, gathered round Immanuel's feet, — Sing of his saving love ? 6 O Lord ! each faithful efibrt own, To spread the gospel rays ; < And rear, on sin's demolished throne, / The temples of thy praise. 554 HYMN 554, H. M. Prophecy fulfilled^. mf 1 A LL hail ! incarnate God ! -^ The wondrous things foretold Of thee, in sacred writ, "With joy our eyes behold ; »«<« ^ i 544 HYMNS DLV, DLVL ___ Still (loth thine arm new trophies wear, J And monuments of glory rear. : /" 2 Oh! haste, victorious Prince ! I That glorioua happy day, ; dol Wlien souls, like drops of dew, ; Shall own thy gentle sway : J < Oh ! may it bless our longing eyes, ; / And bear our shouts beyond the skies. j /" 3 All hail! triumphant Lord ! { Eternal be thy reign ; I — • Behold the nations wait { > To wear thy gentle chain : I — When earth and time are known no more, I < Thy throne shall stand for ever sure. I RF.p\ HYMN 555, L. M. < tJ*JtJ Triumph of the Gospel. I /" 1 A RM of the Loi'd ! awake, awake! -^J- Put on thy strength, the nations shake, And let the world, adoring, see Triumphs of mercy wrouglit by thee. 2 Say to the heathen, from thy throne, — "■ I am Jehovah — God alone !" vif Thy voice their idols shall confound, > And cast tlieir altars to the ground. in/ 3 Almighty God I thy grace proclaim, In every land of every name ; Let Zion's time of favor come ; Oh ! bring the tribes of Israel home. /" 4 Arm of the Lord ! awake, awake ! Put on thy strength, the nations shake ; Let hostile powers before thee fall, And crown the Saviour — Lord of all. J { cfrn HYMN 556, 8s, 7s and 4. I 000 The Day Spring. I w/ 1 rinRISTIAlST! see! the orient morning i vJ Breaks along the heathen sky ; I Lo ! th' expected day is dawning — I Glorious day-spring from on high : /" Hallelujah I— Hail the day-spring from on high 1 SPPwEAD OF THE GOSPEL. 545 wf 2 Heathen at the sight are singing ; Morning wakes the tuneful lays ; Precious offerings they are bringing — First-l'ruits of more perfect praise : /" Hallelujah!— Hail the day-spring from on high I 3 Zion's Sun! — salvation beaming, — ■ Gilding now the radiant hills, — Rise and shine, till, brighter gleaming, All the world thy glory fills : Hallelujah I— Hail the day-spring from on high ! ■i Lord of every tribe and nation ! Spread thy truth from polo to pole ; Spread the light of thy salvation, Till it shine on every soul : Hallelujah !— Hail the day-spring from on high ! 557 HYMN 557, L. M. ChrisCs Coming- to reign. m 1 TESUS ! thy church with longing eyes *J For thine expected coming waits : < "When will the promised light arise, mf And glory beam on Zion's gates ? — 2 E'en now, when tempests round us fall, mp And wintry clouds o'ercast the sky, — Thy words with pleasure we recall, < And deem that our redemption 's nigh. — 3 Oh ! come and reign o'er every land ; mf Let Satan from his throne be hurled, — All nations bow to thy command, > And grace revive a dying world. 4 Teach us, in watchfulness and prayer To wait for thine appointed hour ; < And fit us, by thy grace, to share / The triumplis of thy conquering power. 558 HYMN 558, L. M. The ciwiing Reign of Christ. f 1 A SCEITD thy throne, almighty King 1 -^ And spread thy glories all abroad ; I 546 HYMNS DLIX, DLX. | I Let thine own arm salvation bring, j j t And be thou known the gracious God. I — 2 Let millions bow before thy seat, — mp Let humble mourners seek thy face ; > Bring daring rebels to thy feet, < Subdued by thy victorious grace. m/ 3 Oh ! let the kingdoms of the world Become the kingdoms of the Lord; < Let saints and angels praise thy name, — / Be thou through heaven and earth adored. /r ;- Q HYMN 559, 7s and Gs. tjOtJ The final Victory of Christ. f 1 TlTHEiSr shall the voice of singing ' ' Flow joyfully along ? When hill and valley, ringing With one triumphant song, Proclaim the contest ended. And him, who once was slain, Again to earth descended. In righteousness to reign. 2 Then, from the craggy mountains, The sacred shout shall fly ; And shady vales and fountains Shall echo the reply : High tower and lowly dwelling Shall send the chorus round, All hallelujah swelling \ In one eternal sound. ! 560 HYMN 560, C. M. The Jfew Creation. i mf 1 CPIRIT of power and might ! behold I mp O A world by sin destroyed : I — Creator Spirit ! — as of old, \ Move on the formless void. :i 2 Give thou the word ;— that healing sound \ Shall quell the deadly strife ; { < And earth again, like Eden crovsTied, « m/ Produce the tree of life. I 3 If sang the morning stars for joy, I When nature rose to view, SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 547 1 f What strains shall angel harps employ, } When thou shalt all renew ! ♦ mf 4 And, if the sons of God rejoice \ To hear a Saviour's name, ♦ / How will the ransomed raise their voice \ To whom that Saviour came I | mf 5 So every kindred, tongue and tribe, x Assembling round the throne, j / Thy new creation skall ascribe To sovereign love alone. ;- r» -1 HYMN 561, S. M. ty U ± Rejoicing in ChrisVs Reign. mf 1 "VrOW living watei-^ flow -1-' To cheer the humble soul ; | From sea to sea the rivers go, \ And spread from pole to pole. } 2 Now righteousness shall spring, | And grow on earth again ; | / Jesus, Jehovah, be our King, ♦ And o'er the nations reign. j 3 Jesus shall rule alone, | The world shall hear his word ; J By one blest name shall he be known — | The universal Lord. \ r r» Q HYMN 562, L. M. I tj \j A^ Prayer for the JVorld^s Conversion. i m 1 A SPIRIT of the hnng God ! j v/ In all thy plenitude of grace, i Wliere'er the foot of man hath trod, ♦ Descend on our apostate race. I 2 Give tongues of fire, and hearts of love, | To preach the reconciling word ; | mf Give power and unction from above, ♦ Where'er the joyful sound is heard. 1 — 3 Be darkness, at tliy coming, light, i Confusion — order, in thy path ; ♦ < Souls without strength, inspire with might ; — Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 0 Spirit of the Lbrd ! prepare { A sinful world their God to meet : j 548 HYMNS DLXIII, DLXIV. Breatlie thou abroad, like morning air, Till hearts of stone begin to beat. mf 5 Baptize the nations ; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record ; < The name of Jesus glorify, f Till every kindred call him — Lord. ;r r> o HYMN 563, 8s, Ts and 4. k)\j ij Prayer for the Heathen. m 1 A'ER the realms of pagan darkness vij) \J Let the eye of pity gaze ; — See the kindreds of the people, vq} Lost in sin's bewildering maze ; — p Darkness brooding On the face of all the earth ! mf 2 Light of them who sit in error ! f Rise and shine — tliy blessings bring; Light — to lighten all the Gentiles ! Rise with healing in thy wing : To thy brightness. Let all kings and nations come. wf 3 Let the heathen, now adoring Idol gods of wood and stone, Come, and, worshiping before him, Serve the living God alone : / Let thy glory Fill the earth, as floods the sea. 4 Thou ! to wliom all power is given. Speak the word ; at thy command. Let the company of heralds Spread thy name from land to land : mp Lord ! be with them, mf Always till time's latest end. 564 HYMN 564, L. M. Spread of the Oospcl. THY people, Lord ! Avho trust thy word, And wait tlie srailings of thy face, Assemble round thy mercy seat, And plead the promise of thy grace. Hast thou not said — thine only Son Shall be a light to Gentile lands. SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 549 To open the benighted eyes, And loose tlie wretched pris'ners' bands ? — 3 From laud to land, from sea to sea, That his dominion shall extend ? — That every tongue shall call him Lord, And every knee before him bend ? 4 Now let the happy time appear — < The 'iine to favor Zion come ; / Send forth thy heralds far and near, > And call the wandering exiles home. r r» r HYlttN 566, 8s, 7s and 4. tj \) tj Success of the Oospel among the Heathen, mp 1 A'ER the gloomy hills of darkness, V/ Cheered by no celestial ray, < Sun of righteousness ! arising, /' Bring the bright, the glorious day ; Send the gospel To the earth's remotest bound. > 2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, — < Grant them, Lord ! the glorious hght ; mf And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night ; / And redemption. Freely purchased, win tho day. /" 3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel ! Win and conquer, never cease ; May tliy lasting, wide dominions. Multiply and still increase ; Sway thy sceptre. Saviour! all the world aiound. fznn HYMN 566, 7b. C/ U O Triumphs of the Oospen m 1 TITHO are these that come from far, ' ' Led by Jacob's rising star ? Strangers now to Zion come, There to gfeek a peaceful home. 2 Lo ! they gather like a cloud. Or as doves their windows crowd : Zion wonders at the sight, — jl Zion feels a strange delight. 550 HYMNS DLXVII, DLXVIII. — 3 Zion now no more sh.all sigh, < God will raise her glory liigh ; mf He will send a large increase, — > lie will give his people peace. /" 4 Sons of Zion ! sing aloud : See her sun, without a cloud I God will make her joy complete, Zion's sun shall never set. I P.Q.ri HYMN 567, C. M. j J f-/ \J I Kingdom of Christ among J\Ien i I Dif 1 T O ! what a glorious sight appears, | I -L^ To our believing eyes ! } » The earth and seas are passed away, * I And the old rolling skies. j I 2 From the third heaven, where God resides,— | I That holy, happy place, — ♦ I / The New-Jerusalem comes down, j { Adorned with shining grace. | \ 3 Attending angels shout for joy, } And the bright armies sing, — { — " Mortals ! behold the sacred seat { Of your descending King. » 4 " The God of glory, down to men, j Removes his blessed abode ; — i Men, the dear objects of his grace, j And he their loving God. { dol 5 " His own soft hand shall wipe the tears | > From every weeping eye ; ; p And pains, and groans, and griefs, and fears, ; p> And death itself shall die." mp 6 How long, dear Saviour! Oh! how long Shall this bright hour delay ? < Fly swifter round, ye wheels of time ! / And bring the welcome day. /- /;> Q HYMN 568, Us. t/ \J O Zion encouraged. mf 1 T\ A.UGHTER of Zion ! awake from thy sadness ; -L' Awake, — for thy foes shall oppress thee no more ; [ness ; Brighl o'er thy hills dawns the day star of glad- Arise, — for the night of thy sorrow is o'er. SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 551 j 2 Strong were thy foes; but the arm that subdued them, < And scattered their legions, was mightier far ; f They fled, like the chaff, from the scourge tliat pursued them ; Vain were their steeds and their chariots of war. < 3 Daughter of Zion ! the power, that hath saved thee, [be : f Extolled with the harp and the timbrel should Shout, — for the foe is destroyed that enslaved thee, Th' oppressor is vanquished, and Zion is free. /r /^ Q HYMN 569, C. M. tJ\)*J Universal Praise. m/ 1 A CITY of the Lord ! begin v/ The universal song ; And let the scattered villages The joyful notes prolong. 2 Let Kedar's wilderness afar — Lift up the lonely voice ; And let the tenants of the rock < In accent rude rejoice. m/ 3 Oh ! from the streams of distant lands To our Jehovah sing ; f And joyful, from the mountain tops, Shout to the Lord, the King. 4 Let all combined, with one accord, The Saviour's glories raise. Till, in the earth's remotest bounds, The nations sound his praise. F:fyr\ HYMN 570, 8s, 7s and 4. fj I \J Dawning- of the I^atter Day. mf 1 T OOK, ye saints! the day is breaking ; ^ Joyful times are near at hand ; God, the miglity God, is speaking By his word in every land ; Day advances, — Darkness flies, at his command. 2 Wliile the foe becomes more daring, "While he enters like a flood, GocI, tlie Saviour, is preparing * Means to spread his truth abroad : Every language Soon shall tell the love of God. J j 552 HYMNS DLXXI— DLXXIII. if 3 God of Jacob, high and glorious ! I Let thy people see thy power ; Let the gospel be victorious, Through the world for evermore ; — Then shall idols < Perish, while thy saints adore. 571 HYMN 671, L. M. Success anticipated. m 1 "DEHOLD th' expected time draw near, -L' The shades disperse, the dawn appear ! Behold the wilderness assume dol The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom I — 2 Events with prophecies conspire, < To raise our faith, our zeal to fire : — The ripening fields, already white. Present a harvest to the sight. 3 The untaught heathen waits to know mf The joy the gospel will bestow ; < The exiled captive, to receive rnf The freedom Jesus has to give. — 4 Come, let us, with a grateful heart. In the blest labor share a part ; < Our prayers and offerings gladly bring, f To aid the triumphs of our King. yrrr-Q HYMN 572, C. M. O I /d> The Victories of Christ. /" 1 TTOSANNxl to our conquering King ! Al All hail ! incarnate Love ! Ten thousand songs and glories wait. To crown thy head above. 2 Thy vict'ries and thy deathless fame. Through the wide Avorld, shall run ; And everlasting ages sing Tlie triumph thou hast won. F.tjO HYMN 573, H. M. k) I ij The general Jubilee. mf 1 Tj'ATR shines the morning star; -T The silver trumpets sound, 38 Their notes re-eclioing far, While dawns tlie day around: / Joy to the earth — the earth is free; It is the year of jubilee. SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 553 { ■ ♦ mp 2 Pris'ners of hope, in gloom j > And silence, left to die ! \ < With Christ's unfolding tomb, | mf Your portals open fly : ; Rise with your Lord — he sets you free ; ' It is the year of jubilee. l — 3 Ye, who yourselves have sold I For debts to justice due, | Ransomed — but not with gold I | He gave himself for you : { < The blood of Christ hath made you free ; / It is the year of jubilee. — 4 Captives of sin and shame ! O'er earth and ocean, hear mf An angel's voice proclaim / The Lord's accepted year : Let Jacob rise— be Israel free ; It is the year of jubilee. rr/A HYMN 574, L. M. 7 HYMN 577, 7s. *J I I J\Iornii>g, mp 1 TN this calm impressive hour, < J- Let my prayer ascend on high ; tnf God of mercy ! God of power ! Hear me, Avhen to thee I cry : Hear me from thy lofty throne, For the sake of Christ, thy Son, < 2 "With the morning's early ray, > While the shades of night depart, < Let thy beams of light convey j / Joy and gladness to my heart; I — Now o'er all my steps preside, J And for all my wants provide. MORMNG. 555 / 3 Oh ! what joy that word affords, — "Thou shalt reign o-er all the earth ;" King of kings, and Lord of lords! Send tliy gospel heralds forth : ff Now begin thy boundless sway, Usher in the glorious day. ;r rvQ HYMN 578, S. M. tj t kJ Prayer for spiritual Light, mf 1 T\rE lift our hearts to thee, ' ' Thou Day Star from on high 1 The sun itself is but thy shade, Yet cheers both earth and sky. < 2 Oh ! let thy rising beams > Dispel the shades of night ; < And let the glories of thy love / Come, like the morning light. — 3 How beauteous nature now I p How dark and sad before ! — mf With joy we view the pleasing change, And nature's God adore. — 4 May we this life improve, p To mourn for errors past ; — And live, this short revolving day. As if it were our last. F.rj(\ HYMN 579, 7s. k) t kJ Morning Thanks. ra 1 'PHOU that dost my life prolong ! J- Kindly aid my morning song ; Thankful, from my couch I rise, To the God that rules the skies. 2 Thou didst hear my evening cry ; Thy preserving hand was nigh ; mp Peaceful slumbers thou hast shed, > Grateful to my weary head. — 3 Thou hast kept me through the night, — 'T was thy hand restored the light ; Lord ! thy mercies still are new, Plenteous, as the morning dew. mp 4 Still my feet are prone to stray, — J Oh ! preserve me through the day ; \ Dangers every where abound, » Sins and snares beset me round. r 556 HYMNS DLXXX, DLXXXI. mp 5 Gently, with the (lawning ray, < On niy soul, thy -beams display ; — Sweeter than the smiling morn, < Let thy cheering light rctui'n. p:Qf\ HYMN 580, S. M. tJCj\J Mornivnr Prayer Jlileeting. m 1 XJOW sweet the melting lay, -Q- That breaks upon the ear, "When, at the hour of rising day, Christians unite in prayer I mp 2 The breezes waft their cries. Up to Jehovah's throne ; — He listens to their bursting sighs. And sends his blessings down. 3 So Jesus rose to pray. Before the morning light ; mp Once on the chilling mount did stay, And wrestle all the night. / 4 Glory to God on high, Who sends his blessings down, > To rescue souls condemned to die, — And make his people one. /TQ-l HYMN 681, S, M. (-/O X Morning Meditations. f 1 A "WAEIE, my drowsy soul ! -^ These airy visions chase ; Awake, my active powers renewed ! To run the heavenly race. 2 See — how the rising sun Pursues his shining way ; And wide proclaims his Maker's praise, With every brightening ray ! 8 Thus would my rising soul Her h eavenly Parent sing ; And to her great Original Her humble tribute bring. 4 Serene, I laid me down Beneath his guardian care ; I slept, and woke ; and still I found My kind Preserver near. MORNING. 657 mp 5 Dear Saviour ! to thy cross, 1 bring my sacrifice ; < Tinged with thy blood, it shall ascend, mf With fragrance to the skies. RC^n HYMN 582, C. BL • t/O/W .4 Morning Song. mf 1 ANOE more, my soul ! the rising day v/ Salutes thy waking eyes ; Once more, my voice ! thy tribute pay To him who rules the skies. 2 Night unto night his name repeats, The day renews the sound ; — / Wide as the heaven, on which he sita — To turn the seasons round. > 3 'T is he supports my mortal frame, — — My tongue shall speak his praise ; < My sins would rouse his wrath to flame, — And yet his wrath delays. mp 4 A thousand Avretched souls are fled. Since the last setting sun ; — And yet he lengthens out my thread, — And yet my moments run. 5 Great God ! let all my hours be thine, Whilst I enjoy the light ; > Then shall my sun in smiles decline, p And bring a peaceful night. 583 B\y[N 583, L. M. Mominjr Oratitude. p 1 TN sleep's serene oblivion laid, J- I safely passed the silent night ; I mf Again I see the breaking shade, — J I drink again the morning light. j 2 New born, I bless the waking hour, j Once more, with awe, rejoice to be ; j < My conscious soul resumes her power, * f And springs, my guardian God ! to thee. \ — 3 Oh ! guide me through the various maze, ♦ My doubtful feet may this day tread ; \ < And spread thy shield's protecting blaze, | — Where dangers press around my head. ♦ 47* I 558 HYMNS DLXXXIV, DLXXXV. p 4 A deeper shade will soon impend, — A deeper sleep mine eyes oppress ; < Yet then thy strength shall still defend,— mf Thy goodness still delight to bless. < 5 That deeper shade shall break away, — That deeper sleep shall leave mine eyes ; < Thy light shall give eternal day ; / Thy love — the rapture of the skies. ■ HYMN 584, L. M. Praise to the Ood of the Morning. 584 mf 1 r\ OD of the morning ! at thy voice vJ The cheerful sun makes haste to rise, / And like a giant doth rejoice. To run his journey through the skies ; — mf 2 From the fair chambers of the east, The circuit of his race begins, And without weariness or rest, / Bound the whole earth, he flies and shines. — 3 Oh ! like the sun may I fulfill Th' appointed duties of the day ; "With ready mind, and active will, mf March on, and keep my heavenly way. — 4 Lord ! thy commands are clean and pure, Enlightening our beclouded eyes ; < Tliy threatenings just, thy promise sure, — Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 5 Give me thy counsel for my guide. And then receive me tr thy bliss : All my desires and hopes beside Are faint, and cold, compared with this. EVENING. HTHN 585, L. U. ^n Evening Sacrifice. 585 m 1 pREAT God ! to thee my evening song 'J With humble gratitude I raise ; < Oh ! let thy mercy tune my tongue. mf And fill my heart with lively praise. EVENING. 559 — 2 My days unclouded, as they pass, And every gently rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, < A id witness to thy love and power. mp 3 Seal my forgiveness in the blood- Of Jesus ; — his dear name alone I plead for pardon, gracious God ! And kind acceptance, at thy throne. j > 4 Let this blest hope mine eyelids close ; { mp "With sleep refresh my feeble frame ; * — Safe in thy care may I repose, i inf And wake with praises to thy name. ♦ 586 HYMN 586, 78. Evening Contemplation, p 1 COFTLY, now, the light of day O Fades upon my sight away ; Free from care, from labor free. Lord ! I would commune with thee. — 2 Soon, for me, the light of day > Shall for ever pass away ; Then, from sin and sorrow free, — Take me. Lord ! to dwell with thee. 587 HYMN 587, C. M. | Evening Prayer and Praise. J m 1 INDULGENT Father ! by whose care, i J- I 've passed another day, — j Let me, this night, thy mercy share ; — } Oh ! teach me how to pray. * mp 2 Show me my sins, and how to mourn 1 My guilt before thy face ; ♦ — Direct me, Lord ! to Christ alone, t And save me by thy grace. * 3 Let each returning night declare J The tokens of thy love ; J < And, every hour, thy grace prepare J m/ My soul for joys above. | > 4 And when, on earth, I close mine eyes, { p To sleep in death's embrace, j < Let me, to heaven and glory, rise, } mf To see thy smiling face. j r 560 HYMNS DLXXXVm— DSO. 588 HYMN 688, 8b and 7s. Peculiar. Jlti Evening Offering, in 1 ' piIROUGH the day thy love has spaied us ; J- Now we lay us down to rest ; mp Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest ; — Jesus ! thou our guardian be, Sweet it is to trust in thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, — Us and ours preserve from dangers > In thine arras, let us repose, — And, when life's short day is past, Eest with thee, in heaven, at last. 589 HYMN 589, 7s. Repose and Devotion, 1 "VrOW, from labor and from care, 1' Evening shades have set me free ; In the work of praise and prayer, Lord ! I would converse with the© : Oh ! behold me from above. Fill me with a Saviour's love. \ p 2 Sin and sorrow, guilt and woe. Wither all my earthly joys ; mp Naught can charm me here below, But my Saviour's melting voice : < Lord ! forgive — thy grace restore, — Make me thine for evermore. 3 For the blessings of this day. For the mercies of this hour, < For the gospel's cheering ray, mf For the Spirit's quickening power, — Grateful notes to thee I raise ; Oh ! accept my song of praise. c Q /-v HYMN 590, C. M. S tJtJ\J Jin Evening Song, im 1 TiREAD Sovereign, let ray evening song, J^y Like holy incense, rise ; < Assist the offerings of my tongue, { mf To reach the lofty skies. I — 2 Through all the dangers of the day, I Thy hand was still my guard ; EVENING. 561 I And still, to drive my "wants away, | Thy mercy stood prepared. i 3 '^erpetual blessings from above I Encompass me around ; * But, Oh ! how few returns of love | Hath my Creator found ! i 4 Wliat have I done for him, who died ♦ To save my wretched soul ? | How are my follies multiplied, * Fast as the minutes roll ! i 5 Lord ! with this guilty heart oi" mine, j To thy dear cross I flee ; J And to tliy grace my soul resign, ' To be renewed by thee. | 6 Sprinkled afresh with pard'ning blood, * I lay me down to rest, — I As in th' embraces of my God, | Or on my Saviour's breast. j 1 HYMN 591, C. M. i J. Evening Prayer and Praise. i 1 INDULGENT God ! whose bounteous care t J- O'er all thy works is shown, — 5 Oh ! let my grateful praise and prayer j Arise before thy throne. i 2 "What mercies has this day bestowed! j How largely hast thou blest ! ] My cup witli plenty overflowed, \ With cheerfulness — my breast. i 3 Now may soft slumber close my eyes, | From pain and sickness free ; J And let my waking thoughts arise | To meditate on thee. J 4 Thus bless each future day and night, ♦ Till life's vain scene is o'er ; j And then, to realms of endless light, » Oh ! let my spirit soar. \ 2 HYMN 596, C. M. i Secret Prayer at Twilight, * 1 T LOVE to steal awhile away, t i From every cumbering care, » 562 UYMN DXCIII. I ■ J And spend the hours of sett'ng day, In humble, grateful praj er. p 2 1 love, in solitude, to shed > The penitential tear ; — And all his promises to plead, "When none but God is near. 3 I love to think on mercies past. And future good implore ; < My cares and sorrows all to cast, mf On him whom I adore. < 4 1 love, by faith, to take a view — Of brighter scenes in heaven ; < The prospect doth my strength renew, > "While liere by tempests di'iven. mp 5 And, when life's toilsome day is o'er, > May its departing ray p Be calm, as this impressive hour, < And lead to endless day. 593 HYMN 593, C. M. Evening Jf'orship in the Family. m 1 A LORD ! another day is flown, p v/ And we, a lonely band, < Are met once more before thy throne, i — To bless thy fostering hand. I 7np 2 And wilt thou bend a listening ear i To praises low as ours ? J < Thou wilt ! — for thou dost love to hear 1 > The song which meekness pours. — 3 And, Jesus ! thou thy smiles wilt deign. As we before thee pray ; ♦ For thou didst bless the infant train, I 772^ And we are less than they. I — 4 Thy heavenly grace to each impart; I AH evil far remove ; I < And shed abroad in every heart I mf Thine everlasting lov(!. I — 5 Thus cleansed from sin, and wholly thine, J A flock by Jesus led, t < The Sun of righteousness shall shine J / In glory on our head. EVENING. 563 mp 6 Oh ! still restore our wandering feet, — • And still direct our way ; X Till worlds shall fade, and faith shall greet / The dawn'of endless day. HYMN 594, L. M An Evening Hymn. TflUS far the Lord has led me on, Thus far his power prolongs my days ; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorial of his graoe. 2 Much of my time has run to waste. And I, perhaps, am near my home ; But he forgives my follies past. He gives me strength for days to come. > 3 1 lay my body down to sleep, — p Peace is the pillow for my head ; — "While well-appointed angels keep Their watchful stations round my bed. > 4 Thus, when the night of death shall come, p My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, < And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb, mf With sweet salvation in the sound. HTMN 595, L. M., 6 Lines. For such as keep Saturday Evening, SWEET is the last, the parting ray. Which ushers placid evening in ; When, with the still, expiring day, The Sabbath's peaceful hours begin : How grateful, to the anxious breast, The sacred hours of holy rest ! Hushed is the tumult of the day. And worldly cares and business cease, — While soft the vesper breezes play, To hymn the glad return of peace : Delightful season ! kindly given To turn the wandering thoughts to heaven. Oft as this peaceful hour shall come, Lord ! raise my thoughts from earthly things, And bear theiu to my heavenly home. On faith and hope's celestial wings ; .... ^ 564 HYMNS DXOVI, DXCVII. > Till the last gleam of life decay, < In one eternal Sabbath day. r Q /^ HYMN 596, S. M. kJ *J \J Saturday Kvening. mp 1 'PHE hours of evening close ; J- Its lengthened shadows, drawn > O 'er scenes of earth, invite repose, < And wait the Sabbath dawn. mp 2 So let its calm prevail 0 'er forms of outward care ; Nor thought for " many things" assail p The still retreat of prayer. — 3 Our guardian Shepherd near His watchful eye will keep ; And, safe from violence and fear, > Will fold his flock to sleep. — 4 So may a holier light, < Than earth's, our spirits rouse, mf And call us, strengthened by his might, — To pay the Lord our vows. MORNING, OR EVENING. 597 HYMN 597. L. M. A Song for Morning and Evening. m 1 "\f Y God ! how endless is thy love ! -i-'I Thy gifts are every evening new ; And morning mercies from above. Gently distill, like early dew. 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the mght, Great Guardian of my sleeping hours ! < Thy sovereign word restores the light, mf And quickens all my drowsy powers. — 3 1 yield my powers to thy command ; To thee I consecrate my da5-s ; Perpetual blessings, from thy hand, Demand perpetual songs of praise. MOKNING, OR' EVENING. 565 ;- q Q HYMN 598, C. M. K/JCj Mort.ing or Evening- fVarsMp. m 1 AN thee, each morning, O my God 1 v/ My waking thoughts attend ; In thee are founded all my hopes, In thee my wishes end. > 2 My soul, in pleasing wonder lost, • — Thy boundless love surveys ; < And, fired with grateful zeal, prepares mf A sacrifice of praise. mp 3 "When evening slumbers press my eyes, — With his protection blest. In peace and safety, I commit mp My wearied limbs to rest. 4 My spirit in his hand, serene, — Fears no approaching ill ; > For, whether waking or asleep, — Thou, Lord ! art with me still. HYMN 599, C. M. Morning and Evening Offering. [OSANNA, with a cheerful sound. To God's upholding hand ! — Ten thousand snares attend us round. And yet secure we stand. < 2 That was a most amazing power, mf That raised us with a word ; — And, every day, and every hour, "We lean upon the Lord. 3 Tlie rising morn cannot assure, That we shall end the day ; mp For death stands ready at the dooi, To hurry us away. > 4 Our life is forfeited, by sin, — To God's avenging law ; I < "We own thy grace, immortal King I \ — In every breath we draw. 5 God is our sun, whose daily light j Our joy and safety brings ; \p Our feeble frame lies safe, at night, J Beneath his shady wings. w 48 566 HYMNS DC, DCI. r»(^rk HYMN 600, L, M. 6 Lines. U V/ v/ Morning and Evening, m 1 TiyHElSr, streaming from the eastern skies * ' The morning liglit salutes mine eyes, O Sun of righteousness divine ! On me, with beams of mercy, shine ; Chase the dark clouds of guilt away, And turn my darkness into day. 2 "When each day's scenes and labors close, > And wearied nature seeks repose, — With pard'ning mercy richly blest. Guard me, my Saviour ! while I rest ; And, as each morning sun shall rise, < Oh ! lead me onward to the skies. > 3 And at my life's last setting sun, — My conflicts o'er, my labors done, < Jesus ! thy heavenly radiance shed, > To cheer and bless my dying-bed ; < And from death's gloom my spirit raise, / To see thy face, and sing thy praise. THE YEAR. f*r\i HYMN 601, lis and 5s. X)U1 The Jfew Year. m/ 1 pOME let us anew yj Our journey pursue, KoU round with the year. And never stand still till the Master appear ; His adorable will Let us gladly fulfill. And our talents improve, By the patience of hope, and the labor of love. p 2 Our life is a dream ; — Our time, as a stream. Glides swiftly aAvay, And the fugitive moment refuses to stay : mp The arrow is flown — The moment is gone — — The millenial year O Ruiihes on to our view, and eternity 's here I >— THE YEAR. 567 { — 3 Oh ! that each, in the day mf Of his coming, may say, — " I have fought my way through — I have finished the work which thou gav'st me to Oh! that each, from his Lord, [do!" May receive the glad word, — - ^ " Well and faithfully done! mj Enter into my joy, and sit down on my throne 1" 602 HYMN 602, L. M. The changing Seasons. f 1 riREATGod! let all our tuneful powers VJ Awake, and sing thy mighty name : — Thy hand revolves our circling hours, — Thy hand, from which our being came. mf 2 Seasons and moons, still rolling round In beauteous order, speak thy praise : And years, with smiling mercy crowned, To thee successive honors raise. 3 To thee we raise the annual song. To thee the grateful tribute give; Our God doth still our years prolong. And, midst unnumbered deaths, we live. 4 Our life, our health, our friends, we owe All to thy vast, unbounded love ; Ten tlT^usand precious gifts below, And hope of nobler joys above. / 5 Thus Avill we sing, till nature cease, Till sense and language are no more. And, after death, thy boundless grace, Through everlasting years, adore. 603 HYMN 603, C. M. JVew Year : Providential Ctooiness, 1 p OD of our lives ! thy various praise vJ Our voices shall resound : Thy hand directs our fleeting days. And brings the seasons round. 2 To thee shall grateful songs arise. Our Father and our Friend ! J "Whose constant mercies, from the skies, \ In genial streams descend. \ ^ — i 568 HYMNS DCIV, DCV. 3 In every scene of life, thy care, In every age, we see ; And, constant as thy favors are, So let our praises be. 4 Still may thy love, in every scene, In every age, appear ; And let the same companions deign To bless- the opening year. 5 If mercy smile, let mercy bring Our wandering souls to God ; In our aflfliction, we shall sing, If thou wilt bless the rod. 604 HYMN 604, L. M. JVeM Year : Ood, our Helper. m 1 AUR helper, God ! we bless thy name, \J "Whose love for ever is the same ; The tokens of thy gi'acious care Open, and crown, and close the year. 2 Amid ten thousand snares we stand, Supported by thy guardian hand ; And see, when we review our ways, < Ten thousand monuments of praise. mf 3 Thus far thine arm has led us on ; Thus far we make thy mercy known ; > And, while we tread this desert land, < New mercies shall new songs demand. mf 4 Our grateful souls, on Jordan's shore, Shall raise one sacred pillar more ; / Then bear, in thy bright courts above, Inscriptions of immortal love. 605 HYMN 605, C. M. JVejo Year : Prayer for a Blessing. "VrOW, gracious Lord ! thine arm reveal, 1' And make thy glory known ; Now let us all thy presence feel, And soften hearts of stone. } 2 From all the guilt of former sin, I May mercy set us free ; ;t And let this year, we now begin, ♦ Begin and end with thee. THE YEAR. 569 3 Send down thy Spirit from above, That saints may love thee more ; And sinners now may learn to love, AVho never loved before. 4 And, when before thee we ajipear, In our eternal home, mf May growing numbers worship here, — And praise thee in our room. 606 HYMN 606, L. M. A Song for the opening Year. m 1 p REAT God ! we sing that mighty hand, VJ By which supported still we stand ; The opening year thy mercy shows, — Let mercy crown it till it close. 2 By day, by night — at home, abroad, Still wo are guarded by our God ; By his incessant bounty fed, By his unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; The future — all to us unknown — "We to th}' guardian care commit, mp And peaceful leave before thy feet. O 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, — Be thou our joy, and thou our rest ; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, mf Adored, through all our changing days. p 5 When death shall close our earthly song.'. And seal, in silence, mortal tongues, < Our helper, God, in whom we trust, — Shall keep our souls, and guard our dust. HYMN 607, 7s. The opening Year. 607 m 1 "DLESS, 0 Lord ! the opening year, -L' To the souls assembled here ; < Clothe thy word with power divine, — Make us willing to be thine. 2 When thou hast thy work begun, Give new strength the race to run ; Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears, p "V^'ipe away the mourner's tears. 608 570 HYMNS DC VIII, DCIX. — 3 Bless ns all both old and young, — mf CaQ forth praise from every tongue ; Let our whole assembly prove f All thy power and all thy love. HYMN 608, 78 and 63. Jl Wintti'^s Day. mp 1 TIME is winging us away, J- To our eternal home ; Life is but a winter's day, | i ^'> A journey to the tomb ; Youth and vigor soon will flee, Blooming beauty lose its charms ; inp All that 's mortal soon will be > Enclosed in death's cold arms. mp 2 Time is winging us away To our eternal home ; Life is but a winter's day, A journey to the tomb: mf But the Christian shall enjoy Health and beauty soon above ; Far beyond the world's alloy — Secure in Jesus' love. r*r\(\ HYIIN 609, C. M., Double. \j\JtJ Spring of the Year. dol 1 TTTHILE beauty clothes the fertile vale, «' And blossoms on the spray. And fragrance breathes in every gale. How sweet the vernal day ! mf Hark! how the feathered warblers sing! 'T is nature's cheerful voice ; < Soft music hails the lovely spring, mf And woods and fields rejoice. dol 2 How kind the influence of the skies, AVhile showers, with blessing fraught, Bid verdure, beauty, fragrance, rise, And fix the roving thought ! — Oh ! let my wandering heart confess, "With gratitude and love. The bounteous hand that deigns to bless. Each smiling field and grove. 3 That hand, in this hard heart of mine, Can bid each virtue live ; r THE YEAR. 571 { While gentle showers of grace divine j Life, beauty, fragrance give : i O God of nature, God of grace ! \ Thy heavenly gifts impart, J And bid sweet meditation trace | Spring blooming in my heart. J 610 611 HYMN 610, S. M. D. i The Spring. J 1 C WEET is the time of spring, ♦ O When nature's charms appear ; ; The birds Avith ceaseless pleasure sing, ♦ And hail the opening year : \ But sweeter far, the spring * Of Avisdom and of grace, J "When children bless and praise their King, j Who loves the youthful race. i 2 Sweet is the dawn of day, j When light just streaks the sky ; J When shades and darkness pass away, ♦ And morning's beams are uigh : But sweeter far, the dawn J Of piety in youth, \ When doubt and darkness are withdrawn, J Before the light of truth. j * Sweet is the early dew, I Wliich gilds the mountains' tops, | And decks each plant and flower we view, ♦ With pearly glittering drops : J But sweeter liir, the scene \ On Zion's holy hill, When there the dew of youth is seen Its freshness to distill. HYMN 611, 7s. Spring, natural and spiritual. PLEASING spring again is liere ; " j Trees and fields in bloom appear ; 1 Hark ! the birds, with artless lays, • Warble their Creator's praise. I Lord ! afford a spring to me ; | Let mo feel like what I see : | Ah ! Jiy winter has been long, — | Chilled my hopes, suppressed my song. ♦ 572 HYMNS DCXII, DOXIII. > 3 Plow the soul ia winter mourns, < Till tlie Lord, the Sun, returns, — Till the Spirit's gentle rain mf Bids the heart revive again ! 4 O beloved Saviour I haste, — Tell me — all the storms are past : Speak, and by tliy gracious voice, < Make my drooping soul rejoice. HYMN 612, L. M. The Year crowned with Qoodness. \ 612 \ '"/ 1 "pTERITAL Source of every joy ! * jh Well may thy praise our lips employ, i "While, in thy teinjJe, we appear, J Whose goodness crowns the circling year. » — 2 "While, — as the Avheels of nature roll, — I Thy hand supports the steady pole ; » < The sun is taught by thee to rise, { — And darkness, when to veil the skies. * dol 3 The flowery spring, at thy command, I Embalms the air and paints the land ; ' < The summer rays, with vigor, shine ♦ mf To raise the corn, and cheer the vine. I *, — 4 Thy hand, in autumn, richly pours, I Through all our coasts, redundant stores ; \ And winters, softened by thy care, # No more a face of horror wear. i 5 Seasons, and months, and weeks, and days, I Demand successive songs of praise ; \ Still be the cheerful homage paid, I' "With morning light and evening shade. I /> ^ q HYMN 613, C. M. J O i Fast as ye bring the night of death, i / Ye bring eternal day. I n-ifj HYMN 617, C. M. { U .1 I Time short — Man frail. ' m 1 THEE we adore, eternal Name ! i J- And humbly own to thee, I p How feeble is our mortal frame, ' > "What dying worms are we I I mp 2 The year rolls round, and steals away < The breath that fii'st it gave : I "Whate'er we do, where'er we be, » > "We 're traveling to the grave. I fnp 3 Good God ! on what a slender thread I Hang everlasting things ! I Th' eternal state of all the dead, I > Upon life's feeble strings, { < 4 Infinite joy, or endless woe, I Attends on every breath, — 5 — And yet, how unconcerned we go, { > Upon the brink of death I DEATH. 575 5 "Waken, O Lord ! our drowsy sense, To walk this dangerous road ; And if our souls are hurried hence, May tliey be found with God. DEATH. 618 mp 1 HYMN 618, L. M. Death and Burial of Sainti. UNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb ! Take this new treasure to tliy trust, And give these sacred relics room, To seek a slumber in the dust. 2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear, Invade thy bounds ; — no mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, p> While angels watch the soft repose. mp 3 So Jesus slept; — God's dying Son Passed through the grave, and blessed the bed ! < Re^t here, blest saint! — till, from his throne, mf The morning break, and pierce the shade. /" 4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn ! Attend, O earth ! his sovereign word ; Eestore thy trust ; — a glorious form Shall then arise to meet the Lord. o-i(\ HYMN 619, 8s and 7s. \j Xij Mourners Comforted. m 1 /^EASE, ye mourners! cease to languish, ^ O'er the grave of those you love ; mp Pain, and death, and night, and anguish, — Enter not the world above. mp 2 While our silent steps are straying, p Lonely, through niglit'f c'if»epening shade, / Glory's brightest beam' ^ playing iiiRound th' immortal spirit's head. mf 3 Light and peace at once deriving. From the hand of God most high. In his glorious presence living, < They shall never — never die. 576 HYMNS DCXX, DCXXI. mf 4 Endless pleasure, pain excluding, Sickness there, no more can come ; There, no fear of woe, intruding, Sheds o'er heaven a moment's gloom. TO 5 Now, ye mourners! cease to languish, O'er the grave of those yau love ; Far removed from pain and anguish, < They are chanting liyimis above. r» Qr\ HYMN 620, C. M. \J /^\) Dying in the Lord. in 1 TTEAR what the voice from heaven proclaims > -H For all the pious dead ; — < " Sweet is the savor of their names, p And soft their sleeping-bed. p 2 " They die in Jesus, and are blessed, — How kind their slumbers are ! — From sufferings, and from sins, released, And freed from every snare. 3 " Far from this world of toil and strife. They 're present Avith the Lord ; The labors of their mortal life < End in a large reward." 621 HYMN 621, C. M. Mourning with Hope. > 1 TITHY should our tears in sorrow flow, ' ' When God recalls his own ; > And bids them leave a world of woe. < For an immortal crown ? 2 Is not e'en death a gain to those, Whose life to God was given ? Gladly to earth their eyes they close, ; < To open them in heaven. 3 Their toils are past — their work is done. And they are fully blest ; < They fought the fight, the vict'ry won, > And entered into rest. « 4 Then let our sorrows cease to flow, — God has recalled his own ; But let our hearts, in every woe. > Still say,—" Thy will be done !" ' 1 DEATH. 577 i ftOO HYMN 622, C. M. i 0/^/W Prayer in View of Death. aff 1 TirHEN, bending o'er tlie brink of life, ' ' My trembling soul shall stand, Waiting to pass death's awful tiood, Great God ! at thy command ; — 2 When every long-loved scene of life Stands ready to depart ; \ < When the last sigh, that shakes the frame, mf Shall rend this bursting heart; — 3 O thou great Source of joy supreme! — Whose arm alone can save, — Dispel the darkness, tliat surrounds I > The entrance to the grave. > 4 Lay thy supporting, gentle hand p Beneath my sinking head ; — And, with a ray of love divine, Illume my dying bed. mp 6 Leaning on thy dear faithful breast, > May I resign my breath, < And, in thy fond embraces, lose — " The bitterness of death." DCyO HY]SIN 623, S. M. V/zwO R^ections on past Oenerations, OW swift the torrent rolls, That bears us to the sea! The tide which hurries thoughtless soula p To vast eternity ! I — 2 Our fathers I — where are they, ' With all they called their own? — Their joys and griefs — and hopes and cares, j And wealth and honor — gone ! I 8 But joy or grief succeeds ! Beyond our mortal thought, \ > While still the remnant of their dnst » ]p Lies in the grave forgot. j mp 4 There, where the fathers lie, j Must all the children dwell ; I"— Nor other heritage possess, c > But such a gloomy cell. '*'^^ ' ..■■ -...., -.. ■ 'H' 4 k*^*^'^^'»^»^^^^»^^^^^'^^%'*^»^^^^^^^^»^^'%>^i»>^^^^< 578 HYMNS DCXXIV, Dc:^xv. — 5 God of our fatliers ! hear, — Tliou everlasting^ Friend! — > While we, as on life's utmost verge, — Our souls to thee coinmeud. C Of all the pious dead May we the footsteps trace, < Till with them, in the land of light, m/ We dwell before thy face. HYMN 624, L. M. Death uf the Righteous. 624 m 1 prOAV blest the righteous when he dies, — p J-i- When sinks a weary soul to rest ! How mildly beam the closing eyes ! p> How gently heaves th' exi)iring breast I mp 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; So sinks a gale when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day ; p So dies a wave along the shore. vip 3 A holy quiet reigns around, — A calm Avhich life nor death destroys ; — Nothing disturbs that peace profound, Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 4 Farewell, conflicting hopes and fears ! AVhere lights and shades alternate dwell : < How bright th' unchanging mora appears ! p> Farewell, inconstant world ! farewell! > 5 Life's duty done, as sinks the clay, < Light from its load the spirit flies ; m/ While heaven and earth combine to say, — " How blest the riifhteous when he dies !" 625 HTUN 625, 8s and 7s. The dying Saint comforted. mf 1 TTAPPY soul! thy days are ending, - AA All thy mourning days below: Go, the angel guards attending — . To the sight of Jesus go ! Waiting to receive thy spirit, Lo ! the Saviour stands above ; Shows the fullness of his merit — Keaches out the crown of love. DEATH. 579 2 For the joy lie sets before thee, — Bear a inomeiitary pain ; < Die — to live a lite of glory ; «;; Suffer — with thy Lord to reign : — Struggle, through tiiy latest passion, mp To thy dear Kedeeiner's breast, — < To his uttermost salvation, — m/ To his everlasting rest. I HYMN 626, 7s and 4. Support ill Death. 626 off 1 TlTHEiSr the vale of death appears, — ' ' Faint and cold this mortal clay, — Kind Forerunner ! soothe my fears. Light me through the darksome way ; Break the shadows, — Usher in eternal day. 2 Upward from this dying state, Bid my waiting soul aspire ; < Open thou the crystal gate ; mf To thy praise attune my lyre : f Then, triumphant, — I will join th' immortal choir. 3 "When the mighty trumpet, blown, Shall the judgment dawn proclaim, From the central, burning throne, Mid creation's final flame, "With the ransomed, — > Thou wilt own my worthless name. \ HYMN 627, C. M. Mourning with Hope. 627 aff 1 'PHAT once-loved form, now cold and dead, | JL Each mournful thought employs ; \ And nature weeps, her comforts tied, * I And withered all her joys. | — 2 Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, — ♦ > When what wo now de])lore j < Shall rise, in full immortal prime, * mf And bloom to fade no more, | — 3 Then cease, fond nature ! cease thy tears, \ Religion points on high ; J 580 HYMNS DCXXVIII— DCXXX. mf There everlasting spring appears, And joys that cannot die. I ^OO HYMN 628, L. M. \ D/^O Death of an Infant. mp 1 CO fades the lovely, blooming flower, — I O Frail smiling solace of an hour ! 5 So soon our transient comforts fly, } > And pleasure only blooms to die. I ajf 2 Is there no kind, — no lenient art, i To heal the angui-sh of the heart ? t Spirit of grace ! be ever nigh, I Thy comforts are not made to die. I p 3 Bid gentle patience smile on pain, I < Till dying hope shall live again ; j > Hope -wipes the tear from sorrow's eye, I mf And faith points upward to the sky. ^ ^9Q HYMN 629, CM. < U/^t/ The Orave peaccfxu. I rnp 1 TJOW still and peaceful is the grave, 1 J-i Where, — life's vain tumults past, — I Th' appointed house, by heaven's decree, \ Receives us all at last ! « I — 2 Tlie wicked there from troubling cease, i Their passions rage no more ; I > And there, the weary pilgrim rests * ^> From all the toils he bore. { — 3 All, leveled by the hand of death, I p Lie sleeping in the tomb, j < Till God, in judgment, call them forth, I > To meet their final doom. \ noC\ HYMN 630, CM. iO O U Prospect of Death, mp 1 MY soul ! come, meditate the day, ♦ I'i- And think, liow near it stands, { "When thou must quit this house of clay, iAnd fly to unknown lands. 2 And you, my eyes ! look down and view . p The hollow gaping tomb ; j J This gloomy prison waits for you, j I Whene'er the summons come. | — \ DEATH. 581 aff 8 Oh ! could we die with those that die, And j)!ace us in their stead ; < Then wouhl our spirits learn to fly, — And converse with the dead. < i Then should we see the saints above, mf In their own glorious fornis, And Avonder, why our souls should lova J > To dwell with mortal worms. j — 5 We should almost forsake our clay, \ Before the summons come, t < And pray, and wish our souls away, | mf To then- etei'nal home. J HYMN 631, 8s and 7s. The Spirit of a dying Christian. 632 m 1 TyHY should we start, and fear to die ? ' ' What tim'rous worms we mortals are ! < Death is the gate of endless joy, — And yet we dread to enter there. mp 2 The pains, the groans, the dying strife, Fright our approaching souls away ; — Still we shrink back again to life. Fond of our prison and our clay. 3 Oh ! if my Lord would come and meet, < My soul would stretch her wdngs io haste, / Fly feai'less through death's iron gate, Nor feel the terrors as she passed. 40* i 631 < 1 DARTING soul! the flood awaits thee, mf A x\nd the billows round thee roar ; ' * f Yet rejoice, — the holy city * Stands on yon celestial shore. | 2 There, are crowns and thrones of glory, j There, the living waters glide; J There, the just in shining raiment, | Standing by Immanuel's side. i mf 3 Linger not, — the stream is narrow, ♦ Though its cold dark waters rise ; J He, who passed the flood before thee, | Guides thy path to yonder skies. { # mmCS 632, L. M. J Death disarmed. i 582 HYMNS DCXXXIII, DCXXXIY. p 4 Jesus can make a dying bed > Feel soft as downy pillows are, p "While on his breast I lean my head, p> And breathe my life out sweetly there. 633 HYMN 633, C. M. Comfort in the Death of Friends, dol — 4 \ 1_ » I < { — I < \ f" 1 Ty^HY do we moui-n departing friends, *» Or shake at death's alarms? 'T is but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms. 2 Are we not tending upward too, As fast as time can move ? Nor should we wish the hours more slow, To keep us from our love. 3 Why should we tremble, to convey Their bodies to the tomb ? There, the dear flesh of Jesus lay. And left a long perfume. The graves of all the saints he blessed, And softened every bed : Where should the dying members rest. But with their dying Head ? Thence he arose, ascended high, And showed our feet the way ; Up to the Lord his saints shall fly, At the great rising day. Then let the last loud trumpet sound. And bid our kindred rise ; Awake, ye nations under ground I Ye saints ! ascend the skies. 634 — 2 U HYMN 634, C. M. Silent Submission. PEACE ! 't is the Lord Jehovah's hand, That blasts our joys in death,— Changes the visage once so dear, And gathers back our breath. 'T is he, the Potentate supreme Of all the worlds above. Whose steady counsels wisely rule, Nor from their purpose move. -> DEATH. 583 i . ♦ 3 'T is he, whose justice might demand x Our souls a sacrifice ; | Yet scatters, with unwearied hand, | A thousand rich suppHes. | 4 Our covenant God and Fathei* he, In Christ, our bleeding Lord ; Whose grace can heal the bursting heart, With one reviving word. 5 Silent, we own Jehovah's name, — We kiss thy chastening hand ; And yield our comforts and our life, To thy supreme command. 635 HYMN 635, C. M. Triumph over Death. vip 1 n REAT God ! I own the sentence just, \ VJ And nature must decay ; { p I yield my body to the dust, | To dwell with fellow clay. \ — 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, \ And trample on the tombs ; j I mf My Jesus, my Redeemer, lives, { My God, my Saviour, comes. | f 3 The mighty Conqueror shall appear, { High on a royal seat ; ♦ And death, the last of all hi3 foea, j Lie vanquished at his feet. J mf 4: Then shall I see thy lovely face, J With strong, immortal eyes ; | And feast upon thine unknown grace, i With pleasure and surprise. | /;» O f» HYMN 636, 12s and 11a. U O O A Funeral Hymn. m 1 THOU art gone to the grave — but we will not J- deplore thee, mp Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb; — The Saviour has passed through its portals before » thee, > And the lamj) of his love is thy guide through \ the gloom. * 584 HYMN DCXXXVII. 2 Thou art gone to the grave — we no longer be- liokl thee, Nor tread tlie rough paths of the worl d by thy side ; I < But the wide arms of mercy are spread lo en- fold thee, And sinners may hope, since the Sinkss hath died. mp 3 Thou art gone to the grave — and, its mansion \ forsaking, Perchance thy weak spirit in doubt lingered long; < But the sunshine of heaven beamed bright or thy waking, mf And the sound thou didst hear was the se- raphim's song. — 4- Thou art gone to the grave — but we will not deplore thee, mf Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide ; He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee ; And death hath no sting, since the Saviour hath died. 637 0"t HYMN 637, C. M. Victory over Death. ! for an overcoming faith. To cheer my dying hours ; mf To triumph o'er the monster, death, And all his frightful powers ! 2 Joyful, with all the strength I have, My quivering lips should sing, — " Where is thy boasted vict'ry, grave ? > O death ! where is thy sting ?" — 3 If sin be pardoned, I 'in secure ; Death has no sting beside : The law gives sin its damning power, But Christ, my Ransom, diiid. < 4 Now to the God of victory mf Immortal thanks be paid ;- - f Who makes us conquerors, while we die, Through Christ, our living Head. 1 VE 1 1 DEATH. 585 nOQ HYMN 638, C. M. 0 O O The Death of Children. 'E mourning saints ! whose streaming tears Flow o'er your children dead, — Say not in transports of despair, p> That all your hopes are fled, p 2 "While, cleaving to that darling dust, In fond distress ye lie, mf Rise, and with joy, and reverence, view A heavenly parent nigh. > 3 Though, your young branches torn away, — p Like withered trunks ye stand ; < With fairer verdure shall ye bloom, — Touched by th' Almighty's hand. 4 " I '11 give the mourner," saith the Lord, " In my own house a place ; No names of daughters and of sona Could yield so high a grace. 5 " Transient and vain is every hope A rising race can give ; mf In endless honor and delight. My children all shall live." 6 "We welcome, Lord ! those rising tears, Through which thy face we see ; [hearts, O And bless those wounds which, through our — Prepare a way for thee. HYMN 639, L. M. The Christian's parting Hour, 639 dol 1 T\ CW sweet the hour of closing day, -El "When all is peaceful and serene ; And the broad sun's retiring ray Sheds a mild lustre o'er the scene ! — 2 Such is the Christian's parting hour,— p> So peacefully he sinks to rest ; < "When faith, endued from heaven with power, > Strengthens and cheers his languid breast. — S Mark but that radiance of his eye, > Tliat smile upon liis wasted cheek I < They tell us of his glory nigh, mf In language which no tongue can speak. j 586 liYMNS DCXL, DCXLI. } I 4: A beam fi-om heaven is sent to ciieer | 1 > Tlie j)ilgriin on liis gloomy road ; \ » < And angels are attending near, | i mf To bear liim to their briglit abode. | J — 5 Who would not wish to die, like those | i Whom God's own Spirit deigns to bless ; { j J9> To sink into that soft repose, i I mf Then wake to perfect happiness ? » I f*Af\ HYMN 640, CM. »' I 041 U The Christian''s Farewell. J I > 1 TTE golden lamps of heaven ! farewell, J I jo -1- With all your feeble light ; V I — Farewell, thou ever-changing moou! y imp Pale empress of the night. U < 2 And thou, refulgent orb of day ! \' . mf In brighter flames arrayed, — I My soul, that springs beyond thy sphere, { No more demands thy aid. I — 3 Ye stars are but the shining dust Of my divine abode, < The pavement of those heavenly courts, mf Where I shall see my God. i The Father of eternal light Shall there his beams display ; Nor shall one moment's darkness mix, With that unvaried day. 5 No more the drops of piercing grief Shall swell into mine eyes ; Nor the meridian sun decline Amid those brighter skies. f 6 There all the millions of his saints Shall in one song unite ; And each the bliss of all shall view, With infinite delight. 641 HYMN 641, C. M. 77t« Moment after Death. TN^vain the fancy strives to paint J > JL The moment after death, — I < The glories that surround a saint, J > When yielding up his breath. DEATH. 587 I J p 2 One gentle sigh the fetters breaks ; j We scarce can say, — " He 's gone !" — ' i < Before the wilhng spirit takes | J / Its mansion near the throne. i i: > 3 Faith strives — but all its efforts fail, — | — To trace the spirit's fliglit ; J No eye can pierce within the veil, | "Which hides the world of light. I 4 Thus much — and 't is enough to know — | mf Saints are completely blest ; j Have done with sin, and care, and woe, | — And with their Saviour rest. } mf 5 On harps of gold, they praise his name, t And see him face to face : \ Oh ! let us catch the heavenly flame, i And live in his embrace. \ nAO HYMN 642, C. M. | Xj'-i}^ TTie eartlUy and heavenly House. m 1 THERE is a house not made with hands, A Eternal, and on high ; And here my spirit, waiting, stands, Till God shall bid it fly. ^ 2 Shortly this prison of my clay > Must be dissolved and fall ; < Then, O my soul! with joy obey 7nf Thy heavenly Father's call. 3 'T is he, by his almighty grace, Who forms thee fit for heaven; And, as an earnest of the place, Hath his own Spirit given. 4 We walk by faith of joys to come; Faith lives upon his word ; — But, while the body is our home, We 're absent from the I^ord. 5 'T is pleasant to believe thy grace, But we had rather see ; We would be absent from the flesh, And present. Lord ! with thee. 643 ^H HYMN 643. C. M. j3 Voice from the Tomb. ARK! from the tombs a doleful sou ad I My ears ! attend the cry — 588 HYMNS DOXLIV, DCXLV. *' Ye living men ! come view the ground, > Where you must shortly lie. — 2 " Princes ! this clay must he your bed, In spite of all your towers ; The tall, the wise, the reverend head, p Must lie as low as ours." aff 8 Great God ! is this our certain doom ? And are we still secure ? — Still walking downward to the tomb. And yet prepare no more ? — 4 Grant us the power of quickening grace, To fit our souls to fly ; > Then, when we drop this dying flesh, < We '11 rise above the sky. OAA HYMN 644, S. M. U^TT^ Death and the Resurrection, p 1 A WD must this body die ? — -ii- This mortal frame decay ? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mouldering in the clay ? — 2 God, my Redeemer, lives. And, often from the skies. Looks down and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise. mf 3 Arrayed in glorious grace, Shall these vile bodies shine ; And every shape, and every face. Look heavenly and divine. 4 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore his grace below. And sing his power above. mp 5 Dear Lord ! accept the praise Of these our humble songs ; < Till tunes of nobler sound we raise, / With our immortal tongues. 645 HTMN 645, S. L. M. TTie Death Bed of the Righteous. 1 TlIIS place is holy ground ; i World ! with thy cares, away I DEATH. 589 Silence and darkness reign around : mf But lo ! the break of day ! < What briglit and sudden dawn appears, > To shine upon this scene of tears ! p 2 Behold the bed of death, — p This pale and lovely clay ! pp Heard ye the sobs of parting breath ? Marked ye the eyes' last ray ? — ;; No I — life so sweetly ceased to be, < It lapsed in immoi'tality. mp 3 Could tears revive the dead. Rivers should swell our eyes ; Could sighs recall the spirit fled. We would not quench our sighs, — Till love relumed this altered mien, And all th' embodied soul were seen. p 4 Bury the dead, — and weep. In stillness, o'er the loss ; > Bury the dead, — in Christ they sleep, p "Who bore on earth his ci'oss ; < And, from the grave, their dust shall rise, / In his own image, to the skies. HYMN 646, C. M. Funeral. 646 mp 1 "DEKEATH our feet, and o'er our hea d, -L^ Is equal warning given ; Beneath us lie the countless dead, — < Above us, is the heaven. — 2 Death rides on eveiy passing breeze, And lurks in every flower ; Each season has its own disease. Its peril — every hour. 3 Our eyes have seen the rosy light > Of youth's soft cheek, decay, mp And fate descend, in sudden night, — On manhood's middle day. 4 Our eyes have seen the steps of age > Halt f( ebly to the tomb ; And yet shall earth our hearts engage, i «'^- And dreams of days to come ? i j 590 HYMNS DCXLVII, DCXLAail. { mp 5 Turn, mortal ! turn ; thy danger know ; { Where'er thy foot can tread, 4 The earth rings hollow from below, { And Avarns thee of her dead. } — 6 Turn, Christian ! turn ; thy soul apply } To truths divinely given ; } > The forms, Avhich underneath thee lie, \ — Shall live, for hell, or heaven. 647 HYMN 647, C. M. Death and Eternity, \ mp 1 CTOOP down, my thoughts ! that used tc rise, I ^J Converse a while with death ; J > Think — how a gasping mortal lies, I p And pants away his breath. 2 His quivering lip hangs feebly down, His pulse is faint and few ; Then, speechless, with a doleful groan, He bids the world adieu! mp 3 But Oh ! the soul that never dies ! At once it leaves the clay ; Ye thoughts ! pursue it where it flies, And track its wondrous way : — < 4 Up to the courts where angels dwell, mf It mounts, triumphant there : — Or devils plunge it down to hell, > In infinite despair. p 5 And must this body faint and die ? mp And must this soul remove? — Oil ! for some guardian angel nigh, To bear it safe above ! 6 Jesus ! to thy dear faithful hand. My naked soul I trust ; And my flesh waits for thy command, > To drop into my dust. HYMN 648, L. M. Prayer of the dying Christian. 648 ?np 1 /GENTLY, my Saviour! let me down, > vT To slumber in the arms of death : — I rest my soul on tliee alone, > E'en till my last expiring breath. '4 DEATH. 591 I — 2 Soon Avill the storm of life be o'er, And 1 shall enter endless rest: < There I shall live to sin no more, mf And bless thy naun^ for ever blest. mp 3 Bid me possess sweet peace withia ; — Let childlike patier^ce keep my heart ; < Then shall I feel my heaven begin, > > Before my spirit hence depart. — 4 Hasten thy chariot, God of love ! > And fetch me from this world of woe ; < I long to reach those joys above, mp And bid farewell to all below. < 5 There shall my raptured spirit raise mf Still louder notes than angels sing, — /' High glories to Immanuel's grace, — My God, my Saviour, and my King I 649 HYMN 649, L. M. Mourning with Submission. ni 1 'PIIE God of love will sure indulge p> -1- The Hovving ^ear, the heaving sigh, mp When righteous persons fall around, — > When tender friends and kindred die. mp 2 Yet not one anxious, murm'ring thought Should with our mourning passions blend ; J Nor would our bleeding hearts forget | — Th' almighty, ever-living Friend. j 3 Beneath a numerous train of ills, | > Our feeble flesh and heart may fail ; j < Yet shall our hope in thee, our God, \ \i — O'er every gloomy fear prevail. ! Il 4 Our Father God ! to thee we look, \ J mf Our Rock, our Portion and our Friend; I* And on thy covenant love and truth, \\ < Our sinking souls shall still depend. } r^c(\ HYMN 650, C. M. iJ DOU The Death of a Youth. S \\ P 1 "XirriEX blooming youth is snatched away, ♦ 1 1 '' By death's resistless hand, ♦ J Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, ', * That pity must demand. \ 592 HYMN DOLL mp 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, { Oh ! may this truth, impressed I > With awful power,—" I too must die !" I J. Sink deep in every breast. ♦ mp 3 Let this vain world engage no more ; { p Behold the gaping tomb ! \ — It bids us seize the present hour, — { mp To-morroAV death may come. i mf 4 Oh ! let us fly — to Jesus fly, J Whose powerful arm can save ; I < Then shall our hopes ascend on high, < f And triumph o'er the grave. { — 5 Great God ! thy sovereign grace impart, I With cleansing, healing power : I This only can prepare the heart, I mp For death's surprising hour. \ \ nr-i HYMN 651, C. M. i U C/ J. Death and the Resurrection. I mp 1 THROUGH sorrow's night, and danger's patb, } > J- Amid the deepening gloom, I — We, soldiers of an injured King, ♦ > Are marching to the tomb. I — 2 There, when the turmoil is no more, { > And all our powers decay, \ p Our cold remains, in solitude, J Shall sleep the years away. * — 3 Our labors done, securely laid I > In this our last retreat, tp Unheeded, o'er our silent dust. The storms of life shall beat. 1 — 4 Yet not thus lifeless, thus inane, I The vital spark shall lie ; { < For, o'er life's wreck, that spark shall rise # "hif To seek its kindred sky. i — 5 These ashes too, — this little dust,— I Our Father's care shall keep, t < Till the last angel rise, and break J > The long and dreary sleep. { dol 6 Then love's soft dew, o'er every eye, » Shall shed its mildest rays. DEATH. 593 < And tbe long-silent dust shfill burst, / With shouts of endless praise. HYMN 652, C. M. Deatk dreadful, or delightful. Q52 aff 1 I'iEATH ! — 't is a melancholy day, -L' To those who have no God, — \ When the poor soul is forced away, \ To seek her last abode. | 2 In vain, to heaven she lifts her eyes ; — i But guilt, a heavy chain, \ Still drags her downward from the skios, \ To darkness, tire, and pain. | 3 Awake, and mourn, ye heirs of woo ! Let stubborn sinners fear ; "Why will ye sink to flames below. And dwell for ever there ? 4 See how the pit gapes wide for you. And flashes in your face ! And thou, my soul ! look downward too, mf And sing recovering grace. nco HYMN 653, C. M. \J kJ ij Death and Judgment appointed to all. m 1 TJEAVEN has confirmed the dread decree, > 11- That Adam's race must die ; — One general ruin sweeps them down, > And low in dust they lie. mp 2 Ye living men ! the tomb survey, i "Where you must shortly dwell ; | < Hark ! how the awful summons sounds, \ > In every funeral knell ! | mp 3 Once you must die — and once for all, — The solemn purport weigh ; For know, that heaven and hell are hung On that important day. > 4 Those eyes, so long in darkness veiled, — Must wake the Judge to see ; And every word, and every thought, Must pass his scrutiny. 50* r 594 HYMNS DCLIV, DCLV. 5 Oil ! jnay T, in the Judge, behold My Saviour and ray Friend ; < And, far above the reach of death, wf With all thy saints ascend. JUDGMENT. n fTA HYMN 654, Ts. " KJ^D Christ coming to save his People, f" 1 TTARK — that shout of rapturous joy, ■AA Bursting forth from yonder cloud 1 Jesus comes — and, through the sky, Angels tell their joy aloud. 2 Hark ! — the trumpet's awful voice Sounds abroad through sea and land : Let his people now rejoice, Their redemption is at hand. ^ 3 See ! — the Lord appears in view ; ■* Heaven and earth before hira fly ; Rise, ye saints ! he comes for you, — Rise, to meet him in the sky. 4 Go and dwell with him above, Where no foe can e'er molest ; Happy in the Saviour's iove, Ever blessing, ever blest. RRR HYMN 655, C. M. Utyty Qo(Li the awful Judge. f" 1 CING to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts I O And thou, 0 earth ! adore ; Let death and hell, through all their coasts, : Stand trembling at his power. 2 His sounding chariot shakes the sky, He makes the clouds his throne; There all his stores of liglitning lie. Till vengeance darts them down. mp 3 Think, O my soul ! the dreadful day, — When this incensed God / Shall rend the sky and burn the sea. And send his wratli abroad. JUDGMENT. 595 j i mp 4 "What shall the wretch, the sinner, do ? { He once deiiccl the Lord ; } < But he sluall dread the Thunderer now, { mp And sii^k beneath his word. { / 5 Tempests of angry fire shall roll, { To blast the rebel worm, ♦ And beat upon his naked soul, I In one eternal storm. j p /r r» HYMN 656, Ss, 7s and 4. \ U tJ\J Christ earning to Judgment. j mf 1 TO! he comes, in clouds descending, « -Li Once for favored sinners slain ; i Thousand thousand saints attending i Swell the triumph of his train : ; / Hallelujah ;— i Jesus shall for ever reign. j 2 Every eye shall now behold hira, t Robed in dreadful majesty ; * Those who set at nought, and sold him, | p Pierced and nailed him to the tree, i Deeply wailing, — ♦ < Shall the great Messiah see. ' mf 3 Every island, sea, and mountain, j Heaven, and earth shall flee away ; J — All who hate him, must, confounded, | Hear the trump proclaim the day; } mp Come to judgment ! — ♦ Come to judgment, — come away. | — 4 Now the Saviour, long-expected, | See, in solemn pomp, appear ! I All his saints, by man rejected, * Now shall meet him in the air : t / Hallelujah !— j See the day of God appear. | HYMN 657, Ss, 7s and 4. The Judgment welcomed. 657 /" 1 T 0 ! lie cometh, — countless trumpets -Li "Wake to life the slumbering dead : Mid ten thousand saints and angels, See their great exalted Head: ff" Hallelujah!— "Welcome, welcome, Son of God! r. 596 HYMNS DOLVIII, DCLIX. !/ 2 Full of joyful expectation, Saints behold the Judge appear: I Truth and justice go before biin — } Now the joyful sentence hear ; I /" Hallelujah!— J / Welcome, -welcome, Judge divine I I 3 " Come, ye blessed of my Father ! * Enter into life and joy ; i IJanish all your fears and sorrows ; Endless praise be your employ :" /" -Hallelujah!— Welcome, welcome to the skies. n CO HYMN 658, C. M. UtyO Everlasting jSbsenee of Ood intolerable. mp 1 nPHAT awful day will surely come, J- Til' appointed hour makes haste, — When I must stand before my Judge, And pass the solemn test. — 2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys! Thou Sovereign of ray heart I mp How could I bear to hear thy voice p> Pronounce the sound — Depart ! aff 3 Oh ! wretched state of deep despair — To see my God remove, And fix ray doleful station, where I must not taste his love I 4 Jesus ! I throw ray arms around, And hang upon thy breast ; Without one gracious smile from thee, My spirit cannot rest. 5 Oh ! tell me that my worthless name Is graven on thy hands ; Show me some promise in thy book, Where my salvation stands. £» ^ Q HYMN 659, C. M. \j tJ*J The Judgment anticipated. mp 1 TSniEN, rising from the bed of death, ' * O'erwhelmed with guilt and fear, I see my Maker face to face, — Oh! how shall I appear? — > JUDGMENT. 597 — 2 If now, Avhile pardon may be found, And mercy may be sought, > My heart with inward horror shrinks, p And trembles at the thought ; — — 3 When tliou, O Lord! shalt stand disclosed, In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my soul, — p Oh ! how shall I appear ? mp 4 Tlien see my sorrows, gracious Lord! Let mercy set me free ; — While, in the confidence of prayer, My heart takes hold of thee. 5 For never shall my soul despair Thy mercy to procure ; Since thy beloved Son has died,_ To make that mercy sure. nnr\ HYMN 660, 8s, 7s and 4. 0 D U TUe Judgment Trumpet. f" 1 TTARK! — the judgment trumpet sounding -»■■*- Rends the skies, and shakes the poles ; Lo ! the day, with wrath abounding, > Breaks upon astonished souls : mp Every creature Now the awful Judge beholds. / 2 Jesus, Captain of salvation. Leads Ins armies down the skies ; Every kindred, tribe and nation, From the sleep of death, arise : Heaven's loud summons Fills the world with dread surprise. 3 Zion's King, his throne ascending, Calls his saints before his face ; Crowns, with glory never-ending. All the children of his grace : Heaven shall echo ; — Songs of triumph fill the place. mp 4 Look beneath, where hell is burning I 1> There the sons of darkness lie ; p Hope to black despair is turning ; There the worm shall never die : Careless sinner ! — (I < Oh ! to Jesus quickly fly. 598 HYMNS DCLXI, DCLXII. 661 HYMN 661, L. M. The Judgment Scene, f 1 THE Lord shall come, — the earth shall quake, J- The mountains to their centre shake ; — And, withering from the vault of night, > The stars shall pale their feeble light. \ — 2 The Lord shall come, — but not the same m'p As once, in lowliness, he came, — p A silent Iamb before his foes, — 'p> A weary man, and full of woes. > 3 The Lord shall corae, — a dreadful form, > With rainbow wreath, and robes of storm, f On cherub wings and wings of wind, — Appointed Judge of all mankind. — 4 Can this be he, who wont to stray A pilgrim on the world's highway, — Oppressed by power, and mocked by pride, > The Nazarene — the Crucified? m'p 5 While sinners in despair shall call, — " " Rocks, — hide us ! — mountains ! on us fall !"• — < The saints, ascending from the tomb, / Shall joyful sing, — " The Lord is come I" 662 HTMN 662, 8s, 7s and 4. Saints and Simiers judged. I vip 1 TV AY of judgment! day of wonders ! i — JL' Hark ! — the trumpet's awful sound, t < Louder than a thousand thunders, t f Shakes the vast creation round: J p How the summons ♦ fp Will the sinner's heart confound ! I — 2 See the Judge, our nature wearing, I Clothed in majesty divine ! I Yon, who long for his appearing, Then shall say,—" This God is mi le 1" Gracious Saviour ! Own me in that day for thine. 3 At his call, the dead awaken, mf Rise to life from earth and sea ; All the powers of nature, shaken By his looks, prepare to flee : p Careless sinner ! ^> What will then become of theef ri JUDGMENT. 599 — 4 But to those who have confessed, | Loved and served the Lord below, ] He will say, — " Come near, ye blessed ! i See the kingdom I bestow ! | mf You for ever j Shall my love and glory know." i Of*0 HYMN 663, 8s and 7s, Irregular. j \J vJ O Christ coming to Judgment. * m 1 n RE AT God! what do I see and hear?— j vT The end of things created ! i < Behold the Judge of man appear, | mf On clouds of glory seated ! » The trumpet sounds — the graves restore } The dead which they contained before! — | — Prepare, my soul ! to meet him. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, At the last trumpet's sounding, < Caught up to meet him in the skies, / With joy their Lord surrounding : No gloomy fears their souls dismay. His presence sheds eternal day. On those prepared to meet him. — 3 Great God ! what do I see and hear? — • The end of things created ! Behold the Judge of man appear, < On clouds of glory seated ! < Low at his cross I view the day, mf "When heaven and earth shall pass away, — And thus prepare to meet him. f*nA HYMN 664, S. M. U U T^ 7%e Judgment in Prospect. mp 1 A ND will the Judge descend ? ■^ And must the dead arise ? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes ? « 2 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day, < "When earth and heavenbefore his face, > Astonished, shrink away ? — 3 But, ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead, .^^,,, ^ ^^^^^ '^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ I 600 < " mf HYMNS DCLXV, DCLXVI. Hark ! — from the gospel's cheering sound What joyful tidings spread ! < mf 4 Ye sinners ! seek his grace, — His wrath ye cannot bear ; Fly to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. < mf 5 So shall that curse remove, By which the Saviour bled ; And the last awful day shall pour His blessings on your head. nnc KVMN 665, C. P. M. 0 0 t/ The Saint at Christ's right Hand. m P < 1 TSTHEN thou, my righteous Judge ! shalt come ' ' To fetch thy ransomed people home, Shall I among them stand ? Shall such a worthless worm as I, Who sometimes am afraid to die, Be found at thy right hand? 2 Blest Saviour ! grant it by thy grace ; Be thou my only hiding-place, In this th' accepted day ; Thy pard'ning voice, Oh ! let me hear, To still my unbelieving fear, Nor let me fall, I pray. mf < f 3 Among thy saints let me be found, Whene'er th' archangel's trump shall sound, To see thy smiling face ;. Then filled with rapture shall I sing, While heaven's resounding mansions ring With shouts of sovereign grace. t*nn HYMN 666, 8s, 7s and 4. D 0 U The Sinner^s Doom. m P> mf P 1 CEE th' eternal Judge descending, 0 View him seated on his tlirone ! Now, poor sinner ! now lamenting, Stand and hear thine awful doom; — Trumpets call thee ! — Stand and hear thine awful doom. P 2 Hear the cries he now is ventmg, Filled with dread of fiercer pain ; JUDGMENT. 601 "While in anguish thus lamenting, That he ne'er was horn again ! pp Greatly mourning, — p That he ne'er was born again ! — 3 " Yonder sits my slighted Saviour, With the marks of dying love ; < Oh ! that I had sought his favor, — When I felt his Spirit move ! Golden moments, — When I felt his Spirit move !" mp 4 Now, despisers ! look and Avonder ; > Hope and sinners here must part ; / Louder than a peal of thunder, > Hear the dreadful sound, — "Depart!" pp Lost for Sver, — > Hear the dreadful sound, — " Depart !" nnrf HYMN 667, L, M. D 0 I The Day nf Wrath. mp 1 THAT day of wrath! — that dreadful day, — J- When heaven and earth shall pass away !- What power shall be the sinner's stay ? > How shall he meet that dreadful day, — — 2 When, shriveling like a parched scroll. The flaming heavens together roll ; < And louder yet — and yet more dread, — f Swells the high trump that wakes the dead ? mp 3 Oh ! on that day — that wrathful day, When man to judgment wakes from clay, < Be thou, O Christ ! the sinner's stay, — mf Though heaven and earth shall pass away. HYMN 668, S. M. The I^ord coming to Judgment. 668 m 1 "nEHOLD ! the day is come, \ Jl) Tlie righteous Judge is near ; \ > And sinners, trembling at their doom, \ p Shall soon their sentence hear. | mj 2 Angels, in bright attire, | Conduct him through the skies ; | < Darkness and tempests, smoke and fire, | f Attend him as he flies. » \ 51 p 3 How awful is the sight ! { < How loud the thunders roar ! i vip The sun forbears to give his light, I > And stars are seen no more. * i mp 4: The whole creation groans, i < But saints arise and sing ; I / They are the ransomed of the Lord, { And he their God and King. ; }i HEAVEN. 669 HYlOr 669, C. M. The cheering Prospect of Heaven, m 1 THERE is a land of pure delight, J- Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night. And pleasures banish pain. 2 There, everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers ; < Death, like a narrow sea, divides — This heavenly land from ours. dol 3 Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, ! Stand dressed in living green ; — So to the Jews old Canaan stood, i "While Jordan rolled between. mp 4 But tim'rous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea ; I And linger, shivering on the brink, J > And fear to launch away. I vip 5 Oh I could we make our doubts remove, — I Those gloomy doubts that rise, — } — And see the Canaan that we love, I "With unbeclouded eyes ; — ! mf 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, ♦ And view the landscape o'er, — j > Not Jordan's streamy, nor deatli's cold flood, I < Slionld fright us from the shore. ILkm* HEAVEN. 603 670 HYMN 670, L. M. The IVorship of Heaven. m 1 AH ! for a sweet, inspiring ray, \j To animate our feeble strains, < From the bright realms of endless day, — mf The blissful realms, where Jesus reigns. <: 2 There, low before his glorious throne, mf Adoring saints and angels fall ; And, with delightful Avorship, own His smile their bliss, their heaven, their all. / 3 Immortal glories crown his head, While tuneful hallelujahs rise. And love, and joy, and triumph spread Through all th' assemblies of the skies. < 4 He smiles, — and seraphs tune their songs f To boundless rapture, while they gaze; Ten thousand thousand joj'ful tongues Kesound his everlasting praise. 5 There, all the foU'wers of the Lamb Shall join at last the heavenly choir: Oh! may the joy-inspiring theme Awake our faith and warm desire. — 6 Dear Saviour ! let thy Spirit seal Our interest in that blissful place; < Till death remove this mortal veil, mf And we behold thy lovely face. i. ry -I HYMN 671, 7s. O I X TUe Songs and Bliss of Heaven. f 1 XJIGH in yonder realms of light, -El Dwell the raptured saints above, Far beyond our feeble sight, Happy in Immanuel's love : p Pilgrims in this vale of tears. Once they knew, like us below, Gloomy doubts, distressing fears, j: > Torturing pain, and heavy woe. f 2 Mid the chorus of the skies, Mid th' angelic lyres above. Hark ! their songs melodious rise, Songs of praise to Jesus' love : Happy spirits ! ye are fled, Where no grief can entrance find, — V- - - 672 604 HYMNS DCLXXII, DCLXXIII. p Lulled to rest, the aching head, Southed, the anguish of the uaind. dol 3 AH is tranquil and serene, — Calm and undisturbed repose ; There no cloud can intervene, There uo angry tempest blows: Every tear is wiped away. Sighs no more shall heave the breast ; < Night is lost in endless day, Sori'ow, iu eternal rest. HYMN 672, S. M. Rest for the weary Soul. ]} 1 AH! where shall rest be found, — V-' Rest for the weary soul ! mp 'T were vain the ocean depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 2 The world can never give The bliss for which Ave sigh ; 'T is not the whole of life to live, > Nor all of death to die. mp 3 Beyond this vale of tears, — There is a life above. Unmeasured by the flight of years; And all that life is love. p 4 There is a death, whose pang Outlasts the fleeting breath ; Oh ! what eternal horrors hang Around the second death! — 5 Lord God of truth and grace ! Teach us that death to shun ; Lest we be banished from thy face, > And evermore undone. pry»3 HYMN 673, CM. U / O Freedom from Sin and Soi^ou. I ??i 1 TJOW happy are the souls above, I J-L From sin and sorrow free ! \ With Jesus they are now at rest, I And all his glory see. j / 2 " Worthy the Lamb," aloud they cry, i" That brought us near to God :" In ceaseless hymns of praise, they shout The virtue of his blood. HEAVEN. 605 i — ^ t — 3 Sweet gratitude inspires their songs, } Ambitious to proclaim, } < Before the Father's awful throne, | in/ The honors of the Lainb. } 4 With wondering joy, they recollect i Their fears and dangers past ; | And bless the wisdom, power, and love, } Which brought them safe at last. j — 5 Lord ! let the merit of thy death | To me be likewise given ; | < And I, with them, will shout thy praise, j / Through all the courts of heaven. 674 HYMN 674, 8s and 6s, Irregular. Things temporal and eternal. aff 1 AH ! weep not for the joys that fade, v/ Like evening lights away, — For hopes, that, like the stars decayed, Have left thy mortal day ; For clouds of sorrow will depart, And bril]\ant skies be given ; mp And though on earth the tear may start, Yet bliss awaits the holy heart, Amid the bowers of heaven. p 2 Oh ! weep not for the friends, that pass > Into the lonely grave, p As breezes sweep the withered grass Along the restless wave ; mp For though thy pleasures may depart, And mournful days be given. And lonely though on earth thou art, < Yet bliss awaits the holy heart, — When friends rejoin in heaven. 675 HYMN 675, C. M. Heaven anticipated. in 1 /^OME, Lord ! and warm each languid heart, y^ Inspire each lifeless tongue, And let the joys of heaven impart Their influence to our song. mf 2 Then, to the shining realms of bliss, The wings of faith shall soar, And all the charms of paradise Our raptured thoughts explore. '51' 606 HYMNS DCLXXVI, DCLXXVII. 3 There, shall the foU'wers of the Lamb Join in immortal songs ; And endless honors to his name Employ their tuneful tongues. i — 4 Lord! tune our hearts to praise and love, — { Our feeble notes inspire ; I < Till, in the bHssful courts above, 5 f We join the Iieavenly choir. \ orrr* HYMN 676, 8s and 6s, Irregnlar. J U I U Heaven anticipated. i p 1 THERE is an hour of peaceful rest, I A To mourning wanderers given: j There is a joy for souls distressed, I A balm for every wounded breast, I 'T is found above — in heaven. I 2 There is a home for weary souls, I By sin and sorrow driven ; I < "When tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, I mf "Where storms arise and ocean rolls, ( p And all is drear but heaven. I mf 3 There, faith lifts up her cheerful eye, I To brighter prospects given ; And views the tempest passing by. The evening shadows quickly fly, j>> And all serene in heaven. mf 4 There, fragrant flowers immortal bloom, And joys supreme are given; There, rays divine disperse the gloom ; — Beyond the confines of the tomb, / Appears the dawn of heaven. nr-ify HYMN 677, C. M. \J I i The Peace and Repose of Heaven. p 1 THERE is an hour of hallowed peace, J- For those with cares oppressed, When sighs and sorr'vving tears shall cease, > And all be hushed to rest. — 2 'T is then the soul is freed from fears And doubts, which here annoy ; > Then thej', who oft have sown in tears, < Shall reap again in joy. p 3 There is a home of sweet repose, "Where storms assail no more ; HEAVEN. 607 < T1.3 stream of endless pleasure flows, mf Oa that celestial shore. — 4 There, purity Avith love appears, And bliss without alloy ; > There, they, who oft had sown in tears, Shall reap again in joy. oric\ HYBQf 678, C. M. \J I O Heaven unseen and immortal. 'H 0"W far beyond our mortal sight Tlie Lord of glory dwells ! A veil of interposing night His radiant face conceals. < 2 Oh ! could my longing spirit rise, mf On strong, immortal wing, And reach tliy palace in the skies, My Saviour and my King! — — 3 There, thousands worship at thy feet, And there — divine employ — mf Thy love triumphant they repeat, In songs of endless joy. 4 Thy presence beams eternal day, O'er all the blissful place : "Who would not leave this house of clay. And fly to thine embrace ? r» 17 q HYMN 679, C. M. \J I In heaven and earth are one : — 3 One family, — we dwell in him ; One church, — above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream — The narrow stream of death. — 4 One army of the living God, To his command we bow ; 608 HYMNS DOLXXX, DCLXXXI. Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. < 5 Ev'n now to their eternal home mf Some happy spirits fly ; — And we are to the margin come, > And soon expect to die ! m-p 6 Dear Saviour ! be our constant guide ; \ — Then, when the word is given, \ Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, I < And land us safe in heaven. ' i\.Q.C\ HYMN 680, C. M. \ DOU Rising to Ood. J m 1 "VrOW let our souls, on wings sublime, { l' Kise from the vanities of time, t Draw back the parting veil, and see I The glories of eternity. \ 2 Born by a new celestial birth, { Why should we grovel here on earth ? \ > Why grasp at transitory toys, i< So near to heaven's eternal joys? — 8 Should aught beguile us on the road, , When we are walking back to God? I For strangers into life we come, j p And dying is but going home. I — 4 Welcome, sweet hour of full discharge ! I That sets our longing souls at large, i Unbinds our chains, breaks up our cell, I And gives us with our God to dwell. i 5 To dwell with God — to feel his love, * mf Is the full heaven enjoyed above ; i — And the sweet expectation now I Is the young dawn of heaven below. j /^ ri 1 HYMN 681, C. M. U O X T/ic heavenly City. JERUSALEM ! — my happy home ! Name ever dear to me, — When shall my labors have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee ? When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold ? HEAVEN. 609 < Thy buhvark?, with salvation strong, n\f And streets of shining gold ? — 3 Oh ! when, thou city of my God ! Shall I tliy courts ascend, — "Where congregations ne'er break up, And Sabbatlis never end? mp 4 Why should I shrink at pain or woe, Or feel, at death, dismay? Jerusalem I soon shall view, In i-ealms of endless day. 5 Redeemed saints and angels, there, Around my Saviour stand ; And soon my friends in Christ, below, Will join the glorious band. — 6 Jerusalem ! — my happy home ! My soul still pants for thee ; Then shall my labors have an end. When I thy joys shall see. 682 HYMN 682, S. L. M. • i The Perpetuity of Heaven. p 1 "PRFEND after friend departs : ■T Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts. That finds not here an end : Were this frail world our final rest, Living or dying, none were blest. — 2 Beyond the flight of time. Beyond the reign of death. There surely is some blessed clime, Where life is not a breath ; Nor life's affections, transient fire, > Whose sparks fly upwards and expire. — 3 There is a world above, mp Where parting is unknown ; — A long eternity of love. Formed for the good alone ; And faitii beholds the dying here, Translated to that glorious sphere. 4 Thus star by star declines. Till all have passed away ; { 610 HYMNS DCLXXXIII, DCLXXXIV. I i< As morning high and higher shines, wf To pure and perfect day ; I — Nor sink those stars in empty night, I But hide themselves in heaven's own ligl t. # 5 f^ 8 *^ HYMN 683, C. M. » U O O Heaven : — for Sunday Schools, I mf 1 THERE is a glorious world of light, ', J- Above the starry sky ; I "Where saints departed, clothed in white, I Adore the Lord most high. I 2 And hark! — amid the sacred songs I Those heavenly voices raise, I Ten thousand thousand infant tongues I Unite in perfect praise. I — 3 Those are the hymns that we shall know, } If Jesus Ave obey ; I Tliat is the place where we shall go, I If found in wisdom's way. * 4 This is the joy we ought to seek, I * And make our chief concern ; ] For this we come, from week to week, t To read, and hear, and learn. 5 Soon will our earthly race be run, > Our mortal frame decay ; — Cljildren and teachers, one by one, p Must pass from earth away. i)ip 6 Great God! impress the serious thought, Tliis day, on every breast ; — That both the teachers and the taught May enter to thy rest. HYMN 684, C. M. The Joys unseen. 684 I *"/ 1 "\r*^^ <^y® ^^''ith seen, nor ear hath heard, » ll Nor sense nor reason known, # What joys the Father has prepared, I For those who love tlie Son. i2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heaven to come ; \ The beams of glory, in his word, J Allure and guide us home. ♦ .»*%«%»*Jp" [^(%i»^ %^'>^^'»'>1'>'>'>1'>T->1T'>'>nT1 .^---------------^ A HEAVEN. 611 ': — 3 Pare are the joys above the sky, And all the region peace ; No wanton lip, nor envious eye, Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates for ever bar mp Pollution, sin, and shame ; — None shall obtain ad:nittance there, But foll'wers of the Lamb. HYMN 685, L. M. Heaven alone unfading'. 685 mp 1 trow vain is all beneath the skies ! J-*- How transient every earthly bliss! How slender all the fondest ties That bind us to a world like this ! 2 The evening cloud, the morning dew, > The withering grass, the fading flower, mp Of earthly hopes are emblems true, — The glory of a passing hour. > 8 But, though earth's fairest blossoms die, p And all beneath the skies is vain, — There is a land, whose confines lie Beyond the reach of care and pain. 4 Then let the hope of joys to come Dispel our cares, and chase our fears: < If God be ours, we 're traveling home, > Though passing through a vale of tears. 686 HYMN 685, C. L. M, The everlasting Blias of Heaven. m 1 TTEAVEN is the land where troubles cease, J-J- Where toils and tears are o'er ; — The blissful clime of rest and peace, "Where cares distract no more ; And not the shadow of distress Dims its unsullied blessedness. 2 Heaven is the place where Jesus lives, To plead las dying blood ; "While, to his prayers, his Father gives An unknown multitude, < "Whose harps and tongues, through endless days, / Shall crown his head with songs of praise. :| i A1 612 HYMNS DCLXXXVII, DCLXXXVIII. tnf 3 Heaven is the dwelling place of joy, The home of light and love, Where faith and hope in rapture die ; And ransomed souls above / Enjoy, before th' eternal throne, Bliss everlastini^ and unknown. f*C^iy HYMN 687. CM. U O I The unseen and blessed IVorld. m 1 T?AR from these narrow scenes of night, mf A Unbounded glories rise, And realms of infinite delight. Unknown to mortal eyes. — 2 Fair distant land ! could mortal eyes But half its charms explore, < How would our spirits long to rise, — And dwell on earth no more! mf 3 No cloud those blissful regions know, — Eealms ever bright and fair ; > For sin, the source of mortal woe, mp Can never enter there. < 4 Oh ! may the heavenly prospect fire — Our hearts with ardent love, mf Till wings of faith and strong desire Bear every thought above. — 5 Prepare us, Lord ! by grace divine, For thy bright courts on high ; < Then bid our spirits rise, and join f The chorus of the sky, /I Q Q HYMN 688, 8s and 6s, Irregular. U O O Jfothing likt Heaven. mp 1 THIS world is poor from shore to shore, J- And, like a baseless vision, < Its lofty domes and brilliant ore, > Its gems and crowns, are vain and poor ;- — There 's nothing rich but heaven. mp 2 Empires decay and nations die. Our hopes to winds are given; The vernal blooms in ruin lie, Death reigns o'er all beneath the sky; — — There 's nothing sure but heaven. HEAVEN. 613 3 Creation's mighty fabric all Shall be to atoms riven, — > The skies consume, the planets fall, — Convulsions rock this earthly ball ; — There 's nothing firm but heaven. ? 4 A stranger, lonely here I roam. From place to place am driven ; My friends are gone, and I 'm in gloom, This earth is all a dismal tomb ; — I > I have no home but heaven. mf 5 Tlie clouds disperse — the light appears. My sins are all forgiven, f Triumphant grace hath quelled my fears ; — Roll on, thou sun ! tiy swift, my years ! I 'm on my way to heaven. 689 ^O'! HYMN 689, C. M. Heacen in Prospect. ^ Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, "Where my possessions lie. mf 2 Oh ! the transporting, rapturous scene. That rises to my sight ! — Sweet fields, arrayed in living green, And rivers of delight ! mf 3 O'er all those wide-extended plains. Shines one eternal day ; There, God, the Son, for ever reign&, And scatters night away. — 4 No chilling winds, no pois'nous breath, Can reach that healthful shore ; mp Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, — A^re felt and feared no more. 5 When shall I reach that happy pilace, ; And be for ever blest? } "When shall I see my Father's face, : > And in his bosom rest ? j / 6 Filled with delight, my raptured soul Would here no longer stay ; Though Jordan's waves should round rae roll, — Fearless I'd launch away. 614 HYMNS DOXO, DCXCI. /> q r\ HYMN 690, 8s and 7s. yJUKJ Tin CliristiaiCs Flight to Heaven. '"^P 1 TyHAT is life? 't is but a vapor; »' Soon it vanishes away ; Life is but a dying taper ; O my soul ! wliy wish to stay ! < ^Vhy not spread thy wings, and tly / Straight to yonder world of joy? /" 2 See that glory — how resplendent ! Brigliter far than fancy paints ; There, in majesty transcendent, Jesus reigns — the King of saints; — ff'' Spread thy wings, my soul! and tiy Straiglit to yonder world of joy. / 8 Joyful crowds, his throne surrounding, Sing with rapture of his love ; Through the heavens his praises sounding, Filling all the courts above : I ff" Spread thy wings, my soul ! and fly I Straight to yonder world of joy. i J' 4 Go, and share his people's glor}', I Mid the ransomed crowd appear; — I Thine a joyful, wondrous story, J One that angels love to hear : i ff" Spread thy wings, my soul ! and fly I Straight to yonder world of joy. 691 HYMN 691, C. M. The blesstd Society an Heaven. mf 1 T)ATSE thee, my soul ! fly up, and ran J-^ Tlirough every heavenly street; And saj', — there 's nought below the snn, That 's worthy of thy feet. 2 There, on a high majestic throne, Th' almighty Fatiier reigns; And sheds his glorious goodness down, \ On all the blissful [ilains. I 8 Bright, like the sun, the Saviour sits, « And sjjreads eternal noon : I — .No evenings tiicre, nor gloomy nights, J To want tlie feeble moon. IlEAAEN. 615 mf 4 Amid tliose cver-sliining skies, Behold the d:ured Dove ! While, haiiished sin, Avith sorrow, flies From till the realms of love. 0 The glorious tenants of the place Stand hendin^t- round the throne; And saints and seraphs sing, and praise. The intinite Three-One. 6 Jesus ! — and when shall that dea" dav,-« That joyful hoitr, appear. When I shall leave this house of clay, To dwell among them there ! 692 HYMN 692, C. M. Tke everlasting Song. m 1 J7ARTH has engrossed p^y k/e too Xj 'Tis tim», I lift mine eyes Upward, dear Father ! to thy throne, And to my native skies. 2 Tlie'-;, th.e blest man, my Saviour, sits ; — < The God ! — how bright he shines ! mf And scatters infinite delights On all the happy minds. 3 Seraphs, with elevated strains, Circle the throne around ; < And move and charm the starry plains, With an immortal sound. 4 Jesus, the Lord, their harps emjjloj s, — Jesus, my love, they sing! Jesus, the life of all our joys, — Sounds sweet from every string. / 5 Xbw let me mount, and join their song, And be an angel too ; My heart! my hand! my ear! my tongue I Here 's joyful work for you. 6 I would begin the music here, And so mj soul should rise ; — Oh ! for some heavenly notes to bear My passions to the skies ! 616 HYMNS DCXCIII, DCXCIV. 693 HYMN 693, C. M. Victory through, the iMmb. / 1 piVE me the wings of fiiith, to rise VT AVithin the veil, and see The saints above, — how great their joys, — How bright their glories be. — 2 1 ask them, — whence their vict'ry came ? < iliej) with united breath, /' Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, — Their triumph to his death. — 3 They marked the footsteps he had trod ; His zeal inspired their breast ; And foU'wing their incarnate G.od, Possess the promised rest. m/ 4 Our glorious Leader claims our praise, J For Lis own pattern given, — I While the long cloud of witnesses { Siiow the same path to heaven. i fi Q 1 HYMN 694, C. M. t v)t/4t The Worship of Earth and Heaven. \ vip 1 FATHER ! I long, I faint, to see t -T The place of thine abode ; I I 'd leave thine earthly courts, and flee I . Up to thy seat, my God ! I — 2 Here I behold thy distant face, < And 't is a pleasing sight ; I But, to abide in thine embrace { Is infinite delight. I 3 I 'd part with all the joys of sense, { To gaze upon thy throne ; I Pleasure springs fresh for ever thence, { Unspeakable, unknown. » mf 4 There all the heavenly hosts are seen ; j { In shining ranks they move ; | { And drink immortal vigor in, | I With wonder and with love. | i — 5 Then at thy feet, with awful fear, \ I > Th' adoring armies fall ; | J mf With joy they shrink to nothing there, 1 • Before th' eternal All. | ir HEAVEN. 617 6 Father ! I long;, I faint to see The place of thine abode ; I 'd leave thine earthly courts to be For ever with my God. oqf: hymn 695, lis. \J tJ fJ iMitging for Heaven. m IT WOULD not live always ; I ask not to stay, J- Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way ; The few lucid mornings, that dawn on us here, > Are followed by gloom, and beclouded with fear, — 2 1 would not live always ; no, — welcome the tomb ; Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread.notits gloom ; < There, sweet be my rest, till he bid me arise, y To hail him in triumph descending the skies. — 3 Who — who would live always, away from his God ;— Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode, < Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains, f And the noontide of glory eternally reigns? mf 4 There saints of all ages in harmony meet, Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet; f While antlieius of rapture unceasingly roll. And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul. HYMN 696, C. M. The Martyrs glorified. 696 ^/ 1 "THESE glorious minds, — how bright they J- shine ! Whence all their white array? Ho.w came tliey to the happy seats Of everlasting day ?" < 2 From torturing pains to endless joys, mf On fiery wlieels they rode ; And strangely washed their raiment whito, mp In Jesus' dying blood. — 8 Now they approach a spotless God, And bow before his throne ; Their warbling harps, and sacrod songs, Adore th<^ ITolv One. >♦ 618 HYMNS DCXCVII, DCXCVIII. I 4 The unveiled glories of liis face I Araous his saints reside, { "While the rich treasures of his grace iSee all their wants supplied. 5 Hunger and thirst for ever flee, I Their joys for ever last ; ♦ The fruit of life's immortal tree I Shall be their sweet repast. I 6 The Lamb shall lead his heavenly flock I "Where living fountains rise ; I And love divine shall wipe away I The sorrows of their eyes. I f^Qfy HYMN 697, 73. } \J tJ I Tlie Redeemed in Heaven, \ ^f 1 T\rHAT are these in bright array, I ' ' This innumerable throng, \ Eound the altar night and day, ♦ Hymning one triumphant song ? — \ " "Worthy is the Lamb once slain, I Blessing, honor, glory, power, I "Wisdom, riches, to obtain, t ISTew dominion, every hour!" I — 2 These through fiery trials trod, — I These from great affliction came ; Now before the throne of God, Sealed with his almighty name. Clad in raiment pure and white, Vrctor palms in every hand, < Through their dear Redeemer's might, w.f More than conquerors ^ey stand. — 3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, On immortal fruits they feed ; Them, the Lamb, amidst the throne. Shall to living fountains lead; mf Joy and gladness banish sighs. Perfect love dispel all fears, And, for ever from their eyes, God shall wipe away the tears. /> QQ HYMN 688, 93, and 6b. \j tj O Prospect of Heaven. f 1 pOME away to the skies, { y^ My beloved ! arise, I • And rejoice in the day thou wert born; i; HEAVEN. 619 On this festival day, Come exulting away, And, with singing, to Zion return. mf 2 "We have laid up our love. With our treasure, above. Though our bodies continue below ; The redeemed of the Lord — "We remember his word. And, with singing, to paradise go. 3 For thy glory we were First created, to share Both thy nature and kingdom divine ; Now created again. That our souls may remain, Both in time and eternity, thine. — 4 "With thanks we approve The design of thy love, "Which hath joined us in Christ's precious name; So united in heart ^ That we never can part — "We shall meet at the feast of the Lamb. mf 6 There, Oh ! there, at his feet. We shall joyfully meet. And be parted, in body, no more ; We shall sing to our lyres, With the heavenly choii's. And our Saviour, in glory, adore. ff" 6 " Hallelujah !"— we sing. To our Father and King, And his rapturous praises repeat ; To the Lamb that was slain, " Hallelujah !" — again — > Sing all heaven, and fall at his feet. HYMN 699, 8s. Longing to be with Christ. 699 J" 1 TO .Jesus, the crown of my hope, J- My soul is in haste to be gone ; Oh! bear rae, ye cherubim ! up. And waft me away to his throne. | HYMN DCO. 2 My Saviour ! whom absent I lovo ; Whom, not having seen, I adore ; Whose name is exalted above All gloiy, dominion, and power ; — J 3 Dissolve thou these bonds, that detain I My soul from her portion in thee ; All ! strike oft" this adamant chain, And make me eternally free. 4 When that happy era begins, Arrayed in thy glories I '11 shine, Nor grieve any more, by my sins, > The bosom on which I recline. 700 HYMN 700, 7s. The Victory of the Saints. f 1 p ALMS of glory, raiment bright, -I Crowns that never fade away, Gird and deck tiie saints in light, — Priests, and kings, and conquerors they. 2 Yet the conquerors brins: their palms To the Lamb amidst the throue ; And proclaim, in joyful psalms, Vict'ry through his cross alone. 3 Kings for harps their crowns resign. Crying, as they strike the chords, — " Take the kingdom — it is tiiine, — King of kings, and Lord of lords!" — 4 Round the altar, priests confess, — If their robes are wliite as snow, 'T was their Saviour's righteousness. And his blood, that made them so. mp 5 "Who were these ? — On earth they dwelt, Sinners once of Adam's race, — p Guilt, and fear, and suffering felt, — But were saved by sovereign grace. 6 They were mortal, too, like us : — Ah ! when we like them shall die, < May our souls, translated thus, f Triumph, reign, and shine on high ! HEAVE:tT. 621 ryf. 1 HYTIIN 701, C. M. I U i The JVcw Sojiff before the Throne. f 1 TT''HAT blissful harmonies above, >' In vocal thunders, swell ? The perfecting of joy and love, What raptured legions tell ? 2 The glorious apostolic band, — Do they in triumph sing? Do prophets from the holy land Their inspiration bring ? 3 Or from the noble army breaks The deep, adoring strain, Who won their way from fiery stakes, And were for conscience slain ? 4 Is it the patriarchal race. That breathe the sacred song? < Or, to the heirs of gospel grace, / Do the full choirs belong ? mf 5 For each, for all, the Word is found Almighty to atone : / All, — all in shining hosts surround The bright celestial throne. 6 Peoples, and languages, and tongues The choral anthem raise : To every voice and speech belongs The work of heavenly praise. 702 HYMN 702, C. M. Earthly and heavenly Oood. mp 1 TTOW vain a thought is bliss below! -tl 'T is all an airy dream ; How empty are the joys that flow On pleasure's smiling stream ! . — 2 Oh ! let my nobler wishes soar ♦ Beyond these realms of night ; | In heaven substantial bliss explore, { And permanent delight. | mp 3 ISTo fleeting landscape cheers the gaze, ♦ Nor airy form beguiles ; \ — But everlasting bliss displays \ Her undissembled smiles. I 622 HYMN DCCII. 7)ip 4 Aden to all below the skies ! — Celestial Guardian ! come ; <; On thy kind wing, my soul would rise mf To her celestial home. NOTE. In accordance with the instructions of the General Assemblies of the years 1857 and 1858, the Presbyte- rian Publication Committee have prepared the following SUPPLEMENT to the Church Psalmist. SUPPLEMENT. HYMNS OF WORSHIP. 703 HYMN 703, C. M. Christ's Presence sought in the. Sanctuary. vip 1 A GAIN our earthly cares -we leave, -^ And to thy courts repair ; < Ajiain with joyful feet we come, To meet our Saviour here. f 2 Great Shepherd of thy people, hear! Thy presence now display ; m We bow within thy house of prayer ; Oh ! give us hearts to pray. 3 The clouds which vail thee from our sight, In pity, Lord, remove: Dispose our minds to hear aright The message of thy love. mp 4 The feeling heart, the melting eye. The humble mind bestow ; And shine upon us from on high, To make our graces grow. m 5 Show us some token of thy love. Our fainting hope to raise; And pour thy blessing from above. That we may render praise. HYMN 704, L. M. 6 Lines. Sabbath Invocation. 1 pREAT God! this sacred day of thine ^ Demands the soul's collected powers ; With joy we now to thee resign These solemn consecrated hours: ' Oh ! may our souls adoring own The grace that calls us to thy throne. 704 i: rt-'.a 624 WORSHIP. mp 2 All-seeing God ! thy piercing eye Can every secret thought explore ; May worldly cares our bosoms fly, And where thou art intrude no more : p Oh ! may thy grace our spirits move, And fix our minds on things abova. mp 3 Thy Spirit's powerful aid impart. And bid thy word, with life divine, Engage the ear, and warm the heart; Then shall the day indeed be thine; m Then shall our souls adoring own The grace that calls us to thy throne. *^C\K HYMN 705, CM. ' "*-* "We praise thee, O God." m ^ r\ GOD ! we praise thee, and confess ^ That thou the only Lord And everlasting Father art, By all the earth adored. inf 2 To thee all angels cry aloud ; To thee the powers on high, i Both cherubim and seraphim, I Continually do cry : < mj" 3 0 holy, holy, holy Lord, I Whom heavenly hosts obey, 5 The world is with the glory filled } Of thy majestic sway ! i m 4 The apostles' glorious company, I And prophets crowned with light, 1 With all the martyrs' noble host, J Thy constant praise recite. I 5 The holy Church throughout the world, I 0 Lord ! confesses thee, i mf That thou th' eternal Father art, * Of boundless majesty. HYMN 706, IDs and Us. The majesty and goodness of God. \ "l/" 1 r^^' worship the King, all-glorious above; * ^ Oh ! gratefully sing his power and love. ■ dol Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of days. Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. mf 2 Oh ! tell of his might, oh ! sing of his grace, dol Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space! fii ^~^ ,^ — , — — . 706 WORSHIP. G25 His chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form, And dark is his path on the wings of the storm. dol 3 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light, It streams from the hills, it descends to the plains. And sweetly distils in the dew and the rains. vip 4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, aff In thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail ; < Thy mercies how tender! how firm to the end! len Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. 707 HYMN 707, 8a and 7s. Ceaseless Praise. m 1 pEASELESS praise be to the Father, ^ By whose power and grace we live; Who, our wayward souls to gather, Did his Well-beloved give, 2 To the Son be praise unending, Who, our ruined souls to save, From his heavenly throne descending. Hasted to the cross and grave. 3 To the Holy Spirit render Grateful, everlasting praise, Who, long striving, patient, tender. Waits our souls from death to raise. mf 4 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, One Jehovah, we adore; May we all thy peace inherit. Saved by thee for evermore. HYMN 708, L. M. God is here. 0 ! God is here ! let us adore. And own how dreadful is this place ; Let all within us feel his power. And silent bow before his face. 708 ^L 2 Lo ! God is here ! Him, day and night. The united choirs of angels sing ; To him, enthroned above all height. Heaven's hosts their noblest praises Dring. 6>.^^^^ ■^■^ ~>-~«~>-~*->~~>'~»-~^ — ^^^" ' 626 WORSHIP. 3 Being of beings! may our praise Thy courts with gratcl'ul frai^rance till Still may we stand holore thy face; Still hear and do thy sovereign will. 709 HYMN 709, C. M. Joyful Adoration. mf 1 p LORY to God the Father be, ^ Glory to God the Son, ■ Glory to God the Holy Ghost, ■ Glory to God alone. m 2 My soul doth magnify the Lord, My spirit doth rejoice In God, my Saviour and my God ; I hear his joyful voice. 3 I need not go abroad for joy, Who have a feast at home; My sighs are turned into songs. The Comforter is come. 4 Down from on high the blessed Dove Is come into my breast; To witness God's eternal love; This is my heavenly feast. mf 5 Glory to God the Father be, Glory to God the Son, Glory to God the Holy Ghost, Glory to God alone. 710 HYMN 710, 7s. Invocatmi of the Trinity. of 1 TTOLY Father, hear my cry; J-1 Holy Saviour, bend thine ear; Holy Spirit, come thou nigh: Father, Saviour, Spirit, hear! 2 Father, save mc from my sin ; Saviour, I thy mercy crave ; Gracious Spirit, make me clean: Father, Son, and Spirit, save! 3 Father, let me taste thy love ; Saviour, fill my soul with peace; Spirit, come my heart to move: Father, Son, and Spirit, bless! mf 4 Father, Son, and Spirit — thou One Jehovah, shed abroad i>.^- 711 wousiiir. 627 All thy grace •svithin me now; ; a[f Be my Father and my God! HYMN 711, C. M. After Sermon. 1 A L:MIGIITY God, thy word is cast, -'-*- Like seed into the ground; Let now the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy; But let it yield, a hundredfold, The fruits of peace and joy. 4 Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow, That all, whose souls the truth receive, Its saving power may know. HYMN 712, 78. Close of Evening Service. dol 1 TpOR the mercies of the day, J- For this rest upon our way, m Thanks to thee alone be given. Lord of earth and King of heaven. Dip 2 Cold our services have been, Mingled every prayer with sin; aff But thou canst and wilt forgive: By thy grace alone we live. m 3 While this thorny path we tread, J aff May thy love our footsteps lead ; ] When our journey here is past, i May we rest with thee at last. | mp 4 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove Foretastes of our joys above ; While their steps thy children bend len To the rest which knows no end. i 712 ^ 628 CHRIST. CHRIST. : 71 O HYMN 713, 8s and 7s. '• ' -L" Christ a Friend. ^ff 1 /^NE there is, above all others, ^ Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, len Costly — free — and knows no end. aff 2 Which of all our friends, to save us. Could, or would have shed his blood? m But this Jesus died to have us Reconciled in him to God. mp 3 When he lived on earth abased. Friend of sinners was his name; m Now, above all glory raised. He rejoices in the same. aff 4 Oh ! for grace our hearts to soften ! m Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often ! len What a Friend we have above. ri-l\ HYMN 714, L. M. ' J-T^ The Divinity and Humanity of Oirist. TO 1 "C'RE the blue heavens were stretched abroad, ■^ From everlasting was the Word ; With God he was ; the Word was God, And must divinely be adored. 2 By his own power were all things made, By him supported all things stand ; He is the whole creation's head. And angels fly at his command. nif 3 But lo, he leaves those heavenly forms, The Word descends and dwells in clay. That he may converse hold with worms, Dressed in such feeble flesh as they. 4 Mortals with joy beheld his face. The eternal Father's only Son ; How full of truth, how full of grace. When through his eyes the Godhead shone. 5 Archangels leave their high abode. To learn new mysteries here, and tell ^ CHRIST. 629 I The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. : ly-j K HYMN 715, 8s and 7s. ' -LtJ Jesus, God over All. ; dol 1 /^ROAVN his head with endless blessing, ^ Who, in God the Father's name, "With compassion never ceasing. Comes salvation to proclaim. mf 2 Lo ! Jehovah, we adore thee ; Thee, our Saviour; thee, our God! m From thy throne the beams of glory Shine through all the world abroad. wf 3 Jesus, thee our Saviour hailing, Thee, our God, in praise we own ; Highest honours, never failing. Rise eternal round thy throne. f 4 Now, ye saints, his power confessing, In your grateful strains adore ; For his mercy, never ceasing. Flows, and flows for evermore. •y-j n HYMN 716, 8s, 7s and 4s. ' -•-'-' Glory to Ihe Lamb. '"\f ^ O ^^^Y, glory everlasting ^ Be to Him who bore the cross, Who redeemed our souls by tasting Death, the death deserved by us : Spread his glory. Who redeemed his people thus. off 2 Ilis is love, 'tis love unbounded. Without measure, without end; Human thought is here confounded, 'Tis too vast to comprehend: Praise the Saviour ! Magnify the sinner's friend! mp 3 While we hear the wondrous story Of the Saviour's cross and shame, rnf Sing we " Everlasting glory Be to God and to the Lamb ;" len Saints and angels. Give ye glory to his name. 53^ $>~"^^ 718 630 CHRIST. 'yi'7 HYMN 717, CM. ' -'- ' Jesus our Guide. off 1 rpO whom, my Saviour, shall I go, -•- If I depart from thee ? My guide through all this vale of woe, And more than all to me. 2 The world reject thy gentle reign, And pay thy death with scorn ; Oh ! they could plat thy crown again, And sharpen every thorn. 3 But I have felt thy dying love Breathe gently through my heart, To whisper hope of joys above — And can we ever part ? len 4 Ah ! no, with thee I'll walk below, My journey to the grave: p To whom, my Saviour, shall I go. When only thou canst save ? HYMN 718, S. M. Salvation in Christ alone. 1 ri OD'S holy law, transgressed, ^ Speaks nothing but despair; Burdened with guilt, with grief oppressed. We find no comfort there. 2 Not all our groans and tears. Nor works which we have done. Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers, Can e'er for sin atone. 3 Relief alone is found In Jesus' precious blood: 'Tis 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 hopes arise. HYMN 719, C. M. Cleansing in the blood of Christ. 1 ■plOREVER here my rest shall be, J- Close to thy bleeding side ; This all my hope, and all my plea, — For me the Saviour died. 719 jjfi>*-~'~- CIIRIST. 631 2 My dying Saviour, and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin, Sprinkle me ever -with thy blood, And cleanse and keep me clean. 3 The atonement of thy blood apply, Till faith to sight improve ; Till hope in full fruition die, And all my soul be love. 720 HYMN 720, L. M. Jesus need/id. m 1 TESUS, engrave it on my heart, ^ That thou the one thing needful art; I could from all things parted be, < But never, never. Lord, from thee. 2 Needful is thy most precious bio ">d. To reconcile my soul to God ; Needful is thy indulgent care; Needful thy all-prevailing prayer. 3 Needful thy presence, dearest Lord, True peace and comfort to afford ; Needful thy promise, to impart Fresh life and vigor to my heart. 4 Needful art thou, my guide, my stay, Through all life's dark and weary way; Nor less in death thou'lt needful be. To bring my spirit home to thee. mf 5 Then needful still, my God, my King, Thy name eternally Pll sing ! < Glory and praise be ever his. The one thing needful Jesus is! lyo-l HYMN 721, 8s and 7s. ' rJX I'orgiveness in Christ. mf 1 XT AIL, my ever-blessed Jesus! -■-■- Only thee I wish to sing ; To my soul thy name is precious. Thou my Prophet, Priest, and King: f Oh, what mercy flows from heaven! Oh, what joy and happiness! Love I much? Pve much forgiven — I'm a miracle of grace ! 2 Once with Adam's race in ruin, Unconcerned in sin I lay ; mf f off 722 Vlf mf dol aff mp ten Swift destruction still pursuing, Till my Saviour passed that way: Witness, all ye hosts of heaven, My Redeemer's tenderness: Love I much ? I've much forgiven — I'm a miracle of grace 1 3 Shout, ye bright angelic choir ! Praise the Lamb enthroned above? While, astonished, I admire God's free grace and boundless love; That blest moment I received him Filled my soul with joy and peace: Love I much? I've much forgiven — I'm a miracle of grace 1 HYMN 722, 7s. Jesus only. 1 "DLESSED Saviour, thee I love, -L' All my other joys above ; All my hopes in thee abide. Thou my hope, and nought beside: Ever let my glory be Only, only, only thee. 2 Once again beside the cross. All my gain I count but loss; Earthly pleasures fade away — Clouds they are that hide my day Hence, vain shadows ! let me see Jesus, crucified for me. 3 From beneath that thorny crown Trickle drops of cleansing down ; Pardon from thy pierced hand Now I take while here I stand: Only then I live to thee When thy wounded side I see. 4 Blessed Saviour, thine am I, Thine to live, and thine to die: Height or depth or creature power Ne'er shall hide my Saviour more: Ever shall my glory be Only, only, only thee! ®~"''~* -J CIiniST. 633 ■ lyOO HYMN 723, C. M. ' ^^ Cross and Crown. ^ff 1 IVr^^ST Jesus bear the cross alone, -L'-L And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for every one, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear. Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown, And his dear name repeat. mf 4 And palms shall wave, and harps shall ring, Beneath heaven's arches high ; The Lord that lives, the ransomed sing, That lives no more to die. f 5 0 precious cross! 0 glorious crown! O resurrection day ! Ye angels, from the stars come down, And bear my soul away. 'Ji)A HYMN 724, 7s. ' '^^ Leaning upon Jesus. vip 1 TESUS, merciful and mild, " Lead me as a helpless child ; On no other arm but thine "Would my weary soul recline; Thou art ready to forgive. Thou canst bid the sinner live — Guide the wanderer, day by day, In the strait and narrow way. >< 2 I am weakness, thou art might ; I am darkness, thou art light ; I am all defiled with sin. Thou canst make me pure within; m Foes that threaten to devour. In thy presence have no power ; Thou canst bid their rage be still, And my heart with comfort fill. dol 3 Thou canst fit me by thy grace For the heavenly dwelling-place: CHRIST. All thy promises are sure, Ever shall thy love endure ; Then what more could I desire, IIow to greater Miss aspire? All I need in thee I see, Thou art all in all to me. HYMN 725, C. M. Patience of Jesus. 1 TyHAT grace, 0 Lord, and beauty shone ' » Around thy steps below; What patient love was seen in all Thy life and death of woe ! 2 For ever on thy burden'd heart A weight of sorrow hung ; Yet no ungentle, murmuring word Escaped thy silent tongue. m 3 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile, Thy friends unfaithful prove ; mp Unwearied in forgiveness still, Thy heart could only love. off 4 Oh ! give us hearts to love like thee. Like thee, 0 Lord, to grieve Far more for others' sins than all The wrongs that we receive. mp 5 One with thyself, may every eye In us, thy brethren, see The gentleness and grace that spring From union, Lord, with thee. 636 CHRIST — ® ; m To gaze on his glories divine, Shall be my eternal employ, — ( To feel them incessantly shine, My boundless, ineffable joy. mf 2 Ye palaces, sceptres, and crowns. Your pride with disdain I survey ; , ■ m Your pomps are but shadows and sounds, And pass in a moment away : The crown that my Saviour bestows. Yon permanent sun shall outshine ; 1 / My joy everlastingly flows — My God, my Redeemer, is mine. 729 HYMN 729, C. M. Satisfied in Jesus. mp 1 T HEARD the voice of Jesus say, -L Come unto me and rest : < Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast. I came to Jesus as I was. dol Weary, and worn, and sad, I found in him a resting-place, And he has made me glad. 1 : m 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say. Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one. - Stoop down and drink, and live. 1 < I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream ; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, 1 > _. And now I live in him. 1 1 TO 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, I am this dark Avorld's light ; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise I 1 And all thy day be bright. \ »i/ I looked to Jesus, and I found \ In him my Star, my Sun ; \ And in that light of life I'll walk, > Till all my journey's done. 1 780 HYMN 730, C. M. 1 1 Jesus in the heart. 1 ( ': «#■ 1 r\ JESUS! King most wonderful ! ^ Thou Conqueror renowned ! 1 Thou Sweetness most ineffable ! i In whom all joys are found. -i 2 When once thou visitest the heart, Then truth begins to shine ; Then earthly vanities depart ; Then kindles love divine. ^^ 3 0 Jesus ! Light of all below ! Thou Fiiunt of life and fire ! Surpassing all the joys ive know, All that we can desire. mf 4 Thee may our tongues forever bless; Thee may we love alone, And ever in our lives express The image of thine own. THE SPIRIT. 'yqi HYMN 731, 7s and 5s. ♦ "-L Jhe. Comforter. mp 1 TJOLY Ghost, the Infinite ! J--*- Shine upon our nature's night "With thy blessed inward light, Comforter Divine ! < 2 We are sinful : cleanse us. Lord ; — We are faint : thy strength afford ; Lost, — until by thee restored, Comforter Divine ! mp o Like the dew, thy peace distil ; Guide, subdue our wayward will, Things of Christ unfolding still, | Comforter Divine ! | aff 4 In us, for us, intercede, \ And, with voiceless groanings, plead i Our unutterable need, j Comforter Divine ! \ mp 5 In us "Abba, Father," cry — | Earnest of our bliss on high, { Seal of immortality, — { Comforter Divine ! I m 6 Search for us the depths of God ; ] < Bear us up the starry road, . ' To the height of thine abode, J Comforter Divine ! 5 54 <•! 638 THE SPIRIT. ; 709 HYMN 732, L. M. 6 Lines. ;' *^^ The Spirit l7ivo}ced. mf 1 pREATOR, Spirit, by whose aid ^ The world's foundations first were laid, Come visit every waiting mind, Come pour thy joys on human kind ; f» From sin and sorrow set us free, And make thy temples worthy thee. mp 2 0 source of uncreated heat. The Father's promised Paraclete ! < Thrice holy fount, immortal fire, > Our hearts with heavenly love inspire : dol Come, and thy sacred unction bring, To sanctify us while we sing. f 3 Immortal honors, endless fame, Attend th' Almighty Father's name ; The Saviour Son be glorified Who for lost man's redemption died ; And equal adoration be, Eternal Comforter, to thee ! 'yqq HYMN 733, 7s and 6s. * <-'^ The. Witness of the Spirit sought. of 1 a AVIOUR, I thy word believe, ^ My unbelief remove ; m Now thy quickening Spirit give, The unction from above : Show me. Lord, how good thou art ; Now thy gracious word fulfill ; Send the witness in my heart, The Holy Ghost reveal. aff 2 Blessed Comforter, come down. And live and move in me ; Make my every deed thine own, In all things led by thee : Bid my sin and fear depart, And within oh deign to dwell ; Faithful Witness, in my heart Thy perfect light reveal. m 3 Whom the world cannot receive, 0 Lord, reveal in me ; aff Son of God, I cease to live, Unless I live to thee : THE SPIRIT. 639 M 735 ^0' Make me choose the better part ; Oh ! do thou my pardon seal ; Send the witness to my heart, The Holy Ghost reveal. HYMN 734, L. M. 6 Lines. I'he Comforter desired. I II that the Comforter would come, Nor visit as a transient guest, But fix in me his constant home, And take possession of my breast ! mf Come, make my soul thy loved abode, 0 Spirit of the living God ! m 2 If now thy influence I feel. If now in thee begin to live ; More fully Jesus now reveal. Of heaven a larger earnest give : mf Come thou, with light and power divine, And Christ, and all with Christ, are mine 1 m 3 My peace, my life, my comfort thou, My treasure and my all thou art ! True witness of my sonship, now Engraving pardon on my heart. Seal of my sins in Christ forgiven, < Earnest of love, and pledge of heaven ! HYMN 735, C. M. The Baptism of Fire. aff 1 r^II ! that in me the sacred fire ^ Might now begin to glow ; Burn up the dross of base desire, And make the mountains flow. 2 Oh ! that it now from heaven might fall. And all my sins consume ; Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call ; Spirit of burning, come. 3 Refining fire, go through my heart ; Illuminate my soul ; Scatter thy life through every part, And sanctify the whole. 640 INVITING. INVITING. 736 < dol 7)1 f 737 VIJJ «# HYMN 736, S. M. The Invitation. 1 rpHE Spirit, in our hearts, -L Is whispering, Sinner, come ; The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims To all his children. Come. 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, Come ; Let him that thirsts for righteousness To Christ, the fountain, come. 3 Yes, whosoever will, Oh ! let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life ; ^Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo, Jesus, who invites. Declares, I quickly come : Lord, even so ! we wait thy hour ; 0 blest Redeemer, come ! HYMN 737, S. M. The Sinner called. 1 "D ETURN and come to God ; J-^ Cast all your sins away ; Seek ye the Saviour's cleansing blood ; Repent, believe, obey. 2 Say not ye cannot come ; For Jesus bled and died, That none who ask in humble faith Should ever be denied. 3 Say not ye will not come ; 'Tis God vouchsafes to call • And fearful will their end be found, On whom his wrath shall fall. 4 Come then, whoever will. Come while 'tis called to-day : Flee to the Saviour's cleansing blood ; Repent, believe, obey. INVITING. 6-41 Why longer roam ? mf 2 To-day the Saviour calls I < For refuge fly ; The storm of vengeance falls ; Ruin is nigh. aff 3 To-day the Saviour calls 1 Oh ! listen now : Within these sacred walls, To Jesus bow. aff 4 The Spirit calls to-day ! Yield to his power ; Oh ! grieve him not away ! 'Tis mercy's hour. i: 642 INVITING. iJAa HYMN 740, L. P. M. • "i" The Great Question. mp 1 "\rO room for mirth or trifling here, ■^ For worldly hope, or -worldly fear. If life so soon is gone ; If now the Judge is at the door. And all mankind must stand before The inexorable throne ! 2 Nothing is worth a thought beneath, But how I may escape the death That never, never dies ! How make mine own election sure ; And when I fail on earth, secure A mansion in the skies. aff 3 Jesus, vouchsafe a pitying ray ; Be thou my Guide, be thou my Way To glorious happiness. Ah ! write the pardon on my heart ; And whensoe'er I hence depart. Let me depart in peace. : lyj^l HYMN 741, L. M. 6 Lines. • ^ -^ Peace to tlie Sorrowing. , aff 1 T)EACE, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan ' -f Has taught each scene the note of woe; Cease thy complaint, suppress thy groan, And let thy tears forget to flow : dol Behold, the precious balm is found. To lull thy pain, to heal thy wound. off 2 Come, freely come, by sin oppressed Unburden here thy weighty load ; Here find thy refuge and thy rest. And trust the mercy of thy God: dol Thy God's thy Saviour — glorious word! < Oh ! hear, believe, and bless the Lord. ^AC} HYMN 742, 7s. • ■i'^ Look tn Christ. ^ff 1 ^^•''^^^I^Y sinner ! keep thine eyes '^' On th' atoning Sacrifice; View him bleeding on the tree. Pouring out his life for thee. 2 Surely Christ thy griefs hath borne : AVeeping soul, no longer mourn ; Now by faith the Son embrace. Plead his promise, trust his grace. gK^^A^ PENITENTIAL. 643 ' 3 Cast thy guilty soul on him; Find him mighty to redeem : At his feet thy burden lay : Look thy doubts and care away. vif 4 Lord, come thou with power to heal ; Now thy mighty arm reveal : mp At thy feet myself I lay ; aff Take, oh, take my sins away. PENITENTIAL. ryity HYMN 743, 7s. • ^^ Earnest Supplication. aff 1 a AYIOUR, when, in dust, to thee ^ Low we bow the adoring knee ; When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our streaming eyes ; Oh, by all thy pains and woe. Suffered once for man below. Bending from thy throne on high, Hear thy people when they cry. 2 By thine hour of dark despair, By thine agony of prayer, By the purple robe of scorn, By thy wounds — the crown of thorn — By thy cross — thy pangs and cries, By thy perfect sacrifice — Jesus, look with pitying eye ; Hear thy people when they cry. 3 By thy deep expiring groan, By thy sealed sepulchral stone. By thy triumphs o'er the grave, By thy power from death to save, Mighty God, ascended Lord, To thy throne in heaven restored. Saviour, Prince, exalted high, Hear thy people when they cry. 74-4. HYMN 744, S. M. aff 1 A -^^ ' whither should I go, -^ Burdened, and sick, and faint ? i >*/~ 644 PENITENTIAL. | To whom should I my troubles show. | And pour out my complaint ? 2 My Saviour bids me come, Ah ! why do I delay ? He calls the weary sinner home, And yet from him I stay. 3 What is it keeps me back, From which I cannot part ; — Which will not let my Saviour take Possession of my heart? 4 Some curs6d thing unknown Must surely lurk within ; Some idol which I will not own, Some secret bosom sin. 5 Jesus, the hindrance show. Which I have feared to see ; And let me now consent to know What keeps me back from thee. HYMN 745, 7s and 6s. Prayer of the Penitent. off 1 TESUS, let thy pitying eye \ ^ Call back a wandering sheep ; i; False to thee, like Peter, I J Would fain like Peter weep ; ; Let me be by grace restored, And to me tny mercy shown : < Turn, and look upon me, Lord, ' And break my heart of stone. I nif 2 Saviour, Prince, enthroned above, J Repentance to impart, I «^" Give me, through thy dying love, j The humble, contrite heart ; i VI This I should have long implored, J For thou all my sin hast known ; I < Turn, and look upon me. Lord, \ And break my heart of stone. J off 3 See me. Saviour, from above, > Nor suffer me to die ; I Life, and happiness, and love, >. Fall from thy gracious eye : \ Speak the reconciling word, * Let thy mercy melt me down ; 745 746 Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. HYMN 746, 7s. Jesus sought iji Distress. aff 1 milOU who didst on Calvary bleed, J- Thou -who dost for sinners plead, Help me in my time of need, > Jesus, Saviour, hear my cry ! 2 In my darkness and my grief, With my heart of unbelief, I, who am of sinners chief, Jesus, lift to thee mine eye ! 3 Foes without and fears within. With no plea thy grace to win, But that thou canst save from sin, Jesus, to thy cross I fly ! 4 There on thee I cast my care, There to thee I raise my prayer, > Jesus, save me from despair, > Save me, save me, or I die ! — 5 When the storms of trial lower. When I feel temptation's power. In the last and darkest hour, ^'^Jf Jesus, Saviour, be thou nigh ! CONVERSION. lyAiy HYMN 747, L. M. * -*^ • Just as I am. off 1 TUST as I am, without one plea, ^ But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidd'st me come to thee, Icn 0 Lamb of God, I come ! — 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot. To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, < len 0 Lamb of God, I come ! { — 3 Just as I am, though tossed about * With many a conflict, many a doubt, \ With fears within and wars without, > 0 Lamb of God, I come ! J T 646 CONVERSION. J — 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind, Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, len 0 Lamb of God, I come ! m 5 Just as I am — thou wilt receive. Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because thy promise I believe — len 0 Lamb of God, I come ! mp 6 Just as I am — thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down ; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone — ten 0 Lamb of God, I come ! ly^O HYMN 748, S. M. * ^^ Yielding to God. i mp 1 A ND can I yet delay I -^ My little all to give ? \ To tear my soul from earth away, i My Jesus to receive ? I ^' 2 Nay, but I yield, I yield ! i I can hold out no more : > I sink, by dying love compelled, * And OAvn thee conqueror 1 i 3 Though late, I all forsake, t My friends, my all resign ; I < Gracious Redeemer, take, oh take, } And seal me ever thine ! HYMN 749, C. P. M. Christ a Refuge. T49 off 1 r\ THOU who hear'st the prayer of faith, ^ Wilt thou not save a soul from death, That casts itself on thee ? I haA'^e no refuge of my own. But fly to what my Lord hath done And suffered once for me. m 2 vSlain in the guilty sinner's stead, Thy spotless righteousness I plead. And thy atoning blood : Thy righteousness my robe shall be. Thy merit shall atone for me, And bring me near to God. mf 3 Then snatch me from eternal death, The spirit of adoption breathe, His consolation send : CONVERSION. 647 } By him some vrord of life impart, And sweetly whisper to my heart, "Thy Maker is thy friend." HYMN 750, 8s and 78. Slitid Bartimeus. MERCY, 0 thou son of David \" Thus blind Bartimeus prayed ; "Others by thy grace are sav6d. Now to me afford thine aid." 2 Many for his crying chid him, But he called the louder still ; Till the gracious Saviour bid him, "Come and ask me what you will." 3 Money was not what he wanted. Though by begging used to live ; But he asked, and Jesus granted Alms which none but he could give. 4 "Lord, remove this grievous blindness, Let my eyes behold the day I" Straight he saw, and, won by kindness, Followed Jesus in the way. 5 Oh ! methinks I hear him praising. Publishing to all around : "Friends, is not my case amazing? What a Saviour I have found ! 6 Oh ! that all the blind but knew him, And would be advised by me ! Surely they would hasten to him. He would cause them all to see." 7^1 HYMN 751, 73 and 6s. • ^•*- Christ Chosen. '^ 1 "YTAIN, delusive world, adieu, * With all of creature good ! Only Jesus I pursue, '^\\o bought me with his blood : All thy pleasures I forego, All thy wealth, and all thy pride ; Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified. m 2 Him to know is life and peace And pleasure without end : This is all my happiness — \ On -Jesus to depend, ^■■^■^■^^^^^ 648 CONVERSION. Daily in his grace to grow, Ever in his love abide : i < Only Jesus will I know, I' And Jesus crucified. lyKO HYMN 752, H. M. ' ^J ^ Confuhnce in the Intercessor, inf 1 A RISE, my soul, arise, 1 -^ Shake off thy guilty fears ; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears : len Before the throne my Surety stands ; My name is written on his hands. — 2 He ever lives above. For me to intercede. His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead ; > His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. — 3 My God is reconciled ; His pardoning voice I hear : He oAvus me for his child — I can no longer fear ; AVith confidence I now draw nigh, And Father, Abba, Father, cry. HYMN 753, C. M. Tiie, Narrow ^Yay. 753 mp 1 OTRAIT is the way — the door is strait — ^ That loads to joys on high : 'Tis but a few that find the gate, While crowds mistake and die. 2 Beloved self must be denied. The mind and will renewed, Passion suppressed, and patience tried, And vain desires subdued. aff 3 Lord, can a feeble, helpless worm Fulfill a task so hard ? Thy grace must all the work perform, And give the free reward. 4 \ 754 HYMN 754, 7s and 6s. Christ a Krfiu/r. 1 r^ OD of my salvation, hear, ^ And help me to believe ; CONVERSION. 649 Now to thee do I draw near, Thy blessing to receive: Full of sin, alas, I am. But to thee for refuge flee ; Friend of sinners, spotless Lamb, Thy blood was shed for me. 2 No good word, or work, or thought, I brin^ to gain thy grace ; Pardon i accept, unbought; Thy proffer I embrace : Need3\ guilty, vile I am. Yet I know thy love is free ; Friend of sinners, spotless Lamb, Thy blood was shed for me. 3 Saviour, from thy wounded side I never will depart ; At thy cross will I abide. With humble, trusting heart : When my place above I claim. This shall be my only plea : Friend of sinners, spotless Lamb, Thy blood was shed for me. HYMN 755, L. M. Prayer of the Publican. p 1 TITITH broken heart and contrite sigh, • ' A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry ; Thy pardoning grace is rich and free : len 0 God, be merciful to me ! ^^ 2 1 smite upon my troubled breast. With deep and conscious guilt oppressed ; Christ and his cross my only plea : len 0 God, be merciful to me ! dol 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, Nor dare uplift them to the skies ; But thou dost all my anguish sfte: len 0 God, be merciful to me ! — 4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done. Can for a single sin atone ; ^^ To Calvary alone I flee : len 0 God, be merciful to me ! 755 7fr/? HYMN 756, 7s. * *J 'J Mcrctj far the Vaest. aff 1 "TvEPTH of mercy I can there be -L^ Mercv still reserved for me? 650 CHRISTIAN. Can my God his wrath forbear — Ion Me, the chief of sinners, spare? m 2 I have long withstood his grace, Long provoked him to his face — Would not hear his gracious calls — Grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 There for me the Saviour stands, Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands: God is love ! I know, I feel, Jesus weeps and loves me still. 4 Lord, incline me to repent ; Let me now my fall lament, Deeply my revolt deplore, > Weep, believe, and sin no more. 5T CHRISTIAN. HYMN 757, L. M. The Mercy-Seat. hi 1 "C^ROM every stormy wind that blows, -*- Fi-om evei-y swelling tide of woes. There is a calm, a sure retreat — 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads ; A place than all besides more sweet — It IS the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. n''^ 4 There, there, on eagle-wings we soar. And sense and sin becloud no more, And heaven comes down, our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. HYMN 758, L, M. Prayer in TronlAe. nff 1 p OD of my life, to thee I call ; ^ Afflicted, at thy feet I fall ; T58 CHRISTIAN. 651 When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail. 2 Friend of the friendless and the faint, Where should I lodge my deep complaint? Where, ])ut with thee, whose open door Invites the helpless and the poor? 3 Did ever mourner plead with thee, And thou refuse that mourner's plea? Does not the word still fixed remain, That none shall seek thy face in vain? 4 That were a grief I could not bear, Didst thou not hear and answer prayer ; But a prayer-hearing, answering God Supports me under every load. 5 Poor though I am — despised, forgot, Yet God, my God, forgets me not ; And he is safe, and must succeed, For whom the Saviour deigns to plead. HYMN 759, 8s and 7s. DRclemdmi lamented. m 1 rVNCE, 0 Lord, thy garden flourished, ^ Every part looked gay and green ; Then thy word our spirits nourished, Happy seasons we have seen ! 7)ip 2 But a drought has since succeeded. And a sad decline we see : Lord, thy help is greatly needed, Help can only come from thee. 3 Some, in whom we once delighted, We shall meet no more below : l Some, alas ! we fear are blighted — s Scarce a single leaf they show. l aff 4 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither ; Thou canst make them bloom again ; Oh! permit them not to wither, Let not all our hopes be vain. HYMN 760, C. M. Consolations in Sickness. WHEN languor and disease invade This trembling house of clay, 'Tis sweet to look beyond my pains. And long to fly away. 759 760 4 r 652 CHRISTIAN. aff 2 Sweet to look inward, and attend The whispers of his love ; Sweet to look upward to the place Where Jesus pleads above. 3 Sweet to reflect how grace divine My sins on Jesus laid ; Sweet to remember that his blood My debt of suffering paid. 4 Sweet on his faithfulness to rest, Whose love can never end ; Sweet on his covenant of grace For all things to depend. 5 Sweet, in the confidence of faith, To trust his firm decrees ; Sweet to lie passive in his hands. And know no will but his. 'y^l HYMN 761, C. M. *'-'-'- God our Friend. ' vip 1 TTNITE, my roving thoughts, unite ^ In silence soft and sweet ; dol And thou, my soul, sit gently down At thy great Sovereign's feet. m 2 Jehovah's awful voice is heard, Yet gladly I attend ; mf For, lo, the everlasting God Proclaims himself my friend. \ dol 3 Harmonious accents to my soul I The sounds of peace convey ; > The tempest at his word subsides, * And winds and seas obey. { (iff 4 By all its joys, I charge my heart i To grieve his love no more, i But, charmed by melody divine, I To give its follies o'er. j 'y/?9 HYMN 762, S. M. 5 *^ rJ Burdens cast on God. I dol 1 TTOW gentle God's commands ! I -CJ- IIow kind his precepts are ! \ * aff Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, \ And trust his constant care. \ m 2 Beneath his powerful sway t His saints securely dwell ; S -9 CHRISTIAN. 653 i That hand which boars all nature up Will guide his children -well. off 3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind ? Haste to your Heavenly Father's throne, And sweet refreshment find. m 4 His goodness stands approved, Renewed from day to day ; I'll drop my burden at his feet, And bear a song away. 7^0 HYMN 763, 7s. ' W^ Perfect Peace. off 1 pRINCE of Peace, control my will ; *- Bid this struggling heart be still ; Bid my fears and doubtings cease; Hush my spirit into peace. 2 Thou hast bought me with thy blood. Opened wide the gate to God : Peace I ask — but peace must be, Lord, in being one with thee. 3 May thy will, not mine, be done ; ]May thy will and mine be one ; Chase these doubtings from my heart ; Now thy perfect peace impart. 4 Saviour ! at thy feet I fall ; < Thou my life, my God, my all ! Let thy happy servant be One for evermore with thee ! ^^CtA HYMN 764, L. M. 6 Lines. ' " J^ CJirist's Love aUr&ujficitnt. m 1 TESUS ! thy boundless love to me ^ No thought can reach, no tongue declare ; aff Oh ! knit my thankful heart to thee. And reign without a rival there ! Thine wholly, only, would I be — By love constrained, would live to thee. dol 2 Oh ! that I, as a little child. May follow thee, and never rest. Till sweetly thou hast breathed thy mild And lowly mind into my breast ! aff May I be one, 0 Lord, with thee, And never parted may we be. > 765 654 CHRISTIAN. I m 3 Still let thy love point out my -way : How -wondrous things that love hath wrought! mf Still lead me, lest I go astray ; Direct my word, inspire my thought: mp And if I fall, soon may I hear Thy voice, and know thy love is near. m 4 In suffering be thy love my peace ; In weakness be thy love my power ; And, when the storms of life shall cease, mp Jesus ! in that momentous hour, In death as life be thou my guide, And save me, who for me hast died. HYMN 765, L. M. Trust in Trouble. ^^p 1 "DE still, my heart ! these anxious cares J-' To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares ; They cast dishonor on thy Lord, And contradict his gracious word. mp 2 Brought safely by his hand thus far, Why wilt thou now give place to fear ? How canst thou want, if he provide. Or lose thy way with such a guide ? ^^ 3 Did ever trouble yet befall. And he refuse to hear thy call ? And has he not his promise past That thou shalt overcome at last? m 4 He who has helped me hitherto, *- Will help me all my journey through, And give me daily cause to raise New Eben-ezers to his praise. ' If^a HYMN 766, L. M. !; '00 Thy Will be done. fl# 1 IVr^ ^^^^' ^y^^tb^J"' while I stray, -L'-*- Far from my home on life's rough way Oh ! teach me from my heart to say, ten Thy will be done ! Thy will be done ! 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot. Let me be still and murmur not. But breathe the prayer divinely taught, len Thy will be done ! 3 If thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize — it ne'er was mine ; '\ CHRISTIAN. 655 767 I only yield thee -^vhat was thine : len Thy will be done ! m 4 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, len Thy will be done ! p 5 If but my fainting heart be blest With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, off My God, to thee I leave the rest — Thy will be done ! HYMN 767, Gs. 37iy Will be done. aff 1 IVTY Jesus, as thou wilt ! ■^^ Oh ! may thy will be mine ; Into thy hand of love I would my all resign Through sorrow, or through joy, Conduct me as thine own, And help me still to say. My Lord, thy will be done ! 2 My Jesus, as thou wilt ! All shall be well for me ; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with thee. Straight to my home above I travel calmly on. And sing, in life or death, len My Lord, thy will be done ! HYMN 768, 10s and Us, T!ie Lord U'ill provide. dol 1 rpHO' troubles assail and dangers affright ; -L Tho' friends should all fail, and foes all unite ; Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide ; < The Scripture assures us, the Lord will provide. No strength of our own, or goodness, we claim ; Yet since we have known the Saviour's great name, In this our strong tower for safety we hide. The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide. mp 3 When life sinks apace, and death is in view. This word of his grace shall comfort us through ; No fearing nor doubting with Christ on our side, < We hope to die shouting, the Lord will provide. 768 CHRISTIAN. i 656 769^ aff 1 A ND must I part with all I have, -^ My dearest Lord, for thee? I ^^mf It is but right, since thou hast done 5 Much more than this for me, '''' 2 Yes, let it go — one look from thee Will more than make amends, For all the losses I sustain Of credit, riches, friends. vif 3 Ten thousand worlds, ten thousand lives, How worthless they appear, Compared with thee, supremely good. Divinely bright and fair ! aff 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee A single smile obtain, mf Though destitute of all things else, I'd glory in my gain. HYMN 769, C. M. Sdf-D&nial. 770 HYMN 770, C. M. The Covenant of Mercy our cmifidence. aff 1 lyTY God, the covenant of thy love ■^^ Abides forever sure ; And in its matchless grace I feel My happiness secure. dot 2 Since thou, the everlasting God, My Father art become, Jesus, my guardian and my friend. And heaven my final home ; — inf 3 I welcome all thy sovereign will, For all that will is love ; And when I know not what thou dost, I wait the light above. 4 Thy covenant, in the darkest gloom. Shall be my strength and stay ; Shall cheer my passage to the tomb, And guide to endless day. ■y-y-j HYMN 771, 7s. ' ' -1 Cnnfidcncc in Grace. aff 1 "pLESSED fountain, full of grace, -L' Grace for sinners, grace for me, To this source alone I trace What I am and hope to be. 772 CHRISTIAN. 657 771 2 What I am, as one redeemed, Saved and rescued by the Lord ; Hating what I once esteemed, Loving what I once abhorred. 3 What I hope to be ere long, When I take my place above ; When I join the heavenly throng; When I see the God of love. mf 4 Then, I hope like him to be, Who redeemed his saints from sin, Whom I now obscurely see, Through a veil that stands between. '''' 5 Blessed fountain, full of grace ! aff Grace for sinners, grace for me ; To this source alone I trace What I am, and hope to be. HYMN 772, L. M. Complete in Him. m 1 pOMPLETE in thee, no work of mine ^ May take, dear Lord, the place of thine; :J aff Thy blood has pardon bought for me, i; And I am now complete in thee. ;; 2 Complete in thee — each want supplied, And no good thing to me denied. Since thou my portion. Lord, wilt be, > I ask no more — complete in thee. :' — 3 Complete in thee, forever blest, Of all thy fullness, Lord, possessed, !; Thy praise throughout eternity — j; mf Thy love I'll sing, complete in thee. ;1 'V^O HYMN 773, L. M. 6 Lines. ' * ^ Assurance. mf 1 TESUS, I know, hath died for me — ;! ^ Here is my hope, my joy, my rest, ' Hither, when hell assails, I flee, And look into my Saviour's breast. Away, sad doubts and anxious fear — Mercy is all that's written there. 2 Though wares and storms go o'er my head, Though strength, and health, and friends be gone Though joys be withered all and dead, And every comfort be withdrawn ; !; 658 CHRISTIAN. Steadfast on this my soul relies — Zen Father, thy mercy never dies. mf 3 Fixed on this rock will I remain, When heart shall fail, and flesh decay ;■ > A rock which shall my soul sustain When earth's foundations melt away; Mercy's full power I then shall prove, m Loved with an everlasting love. <^- CHRISTIAN. 659 Oh ! haste to gain that dear abode, And rove, my soul, no more. mp 3 There safe shalt thou abide. There ^weet shall be thy rest, And, every longing satisfied, With full salvation blest. 'V'Y/? HYMN 776, S. M. * ' " The Wanderer reclaimed. dol 1 T WAS a wandering sheep, J- I did not love the fold ; I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be conti-oUed ; I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roam. aff 2 Jesus my Shepherd is, 'Twas he that loved my soul, 'Twas he that washed me in his blood, 'Twas he that made me whole; 'Twas he that sought the lost. That found the wandering sheep, 'Twas he that bronaght me to the fold, 'Tis he that still doth keep. m 3 No more a wandering sheep, I love to be controlled, aff I love my tender Shepherd's voice, I love the peaceful fold ; m No more a wayward child, I seek no more to roam, aff I love my heavenly Father's voice, < I love, I love his home. ryiy'y HYMN 777, 8s and 7s. ' ' * Best in God desired. mp 1 T ABORING and heavy laden J-J With my sins, 0 Lord, I roam. While I know thou hast invited All such wanderers to their home. 2 Make my stubborn spirit willing To obey thy gracious voice, At the cross to leave its burden, And departing to rejoice. aff 3 Thy sweet yoke I'd take upon me. And would learn, 0 Lord, of thee : i :: 660 CHRISTIAN. 778 > Thou art meek in heart, and lowly, Teach me like thj^self to be. mp 4 Rest my weary soul is seeking From its sins and all its woes ; aff In thy bosom I would place me, There to find a blest repose. TO 5 Laboring and heavy laden, Lord, no longer will I roam: > Here I fix my habitation, < ' In thy sheltering love at home. HYMN 778, L. M. 6 Lines. Returnin-g to God. \ (^ff If) GrOD ! how often hath thine ear '!< ^ To me in willing mercy bowed ; While, worshiping tliine altar near. Lowly I wept, and strongly vowed: But ah ! the feebleness of man ! Have I not vowed and wept in vain ? mf 2 Return, 0 Lord of Hosts, return ! Behold thy servant in distress ; My faithlessness again I mourn ; Again forgive my faithlessness, aff And to thine arms my spirit take. And bless me for the Saviour's sake. m 3 This day the covenant I sign — The bond of sure and promised peace ; Nor can I doubt its power divine, Since seal'd with Jesus' blood it is : That blood I take, that blood alone, And make the covenant peace mine own. 4 But, that my faith no more may know Or change, or interval, or end — aff Help me in all thy paths to go ; And now as e'er my voice attend ; And gladden me with answers mild, len And commune. Father, with thy child I HYMN 779, C. M. Nearness to God. I 779 I mp 1 f\¥[ ! could I find, from day to day, i ^ A nearness to my God, i Then should my hours glide sweet away, * Nor sin nor fear intrude. CHRISTIAN. 661 I Lord, I desire with thee to live Anew from day to day ; In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. off 3 0 Jesus ! come and rule my heart, And make me wholly thine. That I may never more depart, Nor grieve thy love divine. 4 Thus, till my last expiring breath. Thy goodness I'll adore ; And when my flesh dissolves in death, < My soul shall love thee more. lyOA HYMN 780, C. M. ' OU ^ Contrite Heart. mf 1 /^H ! for a heart to praise my God ! ^ A heart from sin set free ; A heart that always feels thy blood. So freely shed for me ; — m 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne ; Where only Christ is heard to speak. Where Jesus reigns alone. 3 An humble, lowly, contrite heart. Believing, true, and clean ; Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within ! 4 A heart in every thought renewed. And full of love divine ; | Perfect, and right, and pure, and good — | A copy. Lord, of thine. > aff 5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; J Come quickly from above : | Write thy new name upon my heart, ♦ < Thy new, best name of love. } lyo-l HYMN 781, C. M. I ' O J Christ our Pattern. ' m IT ORD, as to thy dear cross we flee, I ^ And pray to be forgiven, i So let thy life our pattern be, j And form our souls for heaven. i 2 Help us, through good report and ill, I Our daily cross to bear ; | 062 CHRISTIAN. f / Like thee, to do our Father's Avill, \ Our brother's grid's to sliare. 3 Let grace our selfishness expel, Our earthliness refine; And kindness in our bosoms dwell As free and true as thine. 4 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, Forgiving and forgiven. Oh ! may we lead the pilgrim's life. And follow thee to heaven. 782 HYMN 782, L. M. Afic what thou wilt. m 1 A ^^ yQA HYMN 784, L. M. 6 Lines. • ^"t / will not let thee go. aff 1 /^OME, 0 thou Traveler unknown, ^ Whom still I hold, but cannot see ; My company before is gone, And I am left alone with thee : With thee all night I mean to stay, And wrestle till the break of day. 2 I need not tell thee who I am ; My sin and misery declare ; Thyself hast called me by my name; Look on thy hands, and read it there: But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. 3 In vain thou strugglest to get free ; I never will unloose my hold : Art thou the Man that died for me ? The secret of thy love unfold : Wrestling, I will not let thee go. Till I thy name, thy nature know. mf 4 IMy prayer hath power with God ; the grace Unspeakable I now receive ; Through faith I see thee face to face; I see thee face to face, and live ! In vain I have not wept and strove; Thy nature and thy name is Love. HYMN 785, 7s, 6 Lines. Entire Ctinsecration. I "piATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost, J- One in Three, and Three in One, 664 CHRISTIAN. As by the celestial host, Let thy will on earth be done; f Praise by all to thee be given, Glorious Lord of earth and heaven . m 2 If so poor a Tvorm as I May to thy great glory live, All my actions sanctify, All my words and thoughts receive; mf Claim me for thy service, claim All I have, and all I am. 3 Take my soul and body's powers ; Take my memory, mind, and will, All my goods and all my hours. All I know, and all I feel ; All I think, or speak, or do ; Take my heart — but make it new. f 4 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One in Three, and Three in Una, As by the celestial host. Let thy will on earth be done; Praise by all to thee be given. Glorious Lord of earth and hotivenl HYMN 786, C. M. Communion with God. m 1 TESUS, thyself to us reveal, ^ While her^ o'er earth we lOve ; < Speak to our hearts, and let us feel The kindling of thy love. dol 2 With thee conversing, we forget All time and toil and care ; Labor is rest, and pain is sweet, If thou, my God, art here. in/ 3 Here then, my God, vouchsafe to stay, And bid my heart rejoice ; My bounding heart shall own thy sway, And echo to thy voice. 4 Thou callest me to seek thy face ; i aff 'Tis all I wish to seek, T'attend the whispers of thy grace, And hear thee inly speak. ,1 mf 5 Let this my every hour employ Ij Till I thy glory see, 786 CHRISTIAN. 787 Enter into my Master's joy, And find my heaven in thee. HYMN 787, L. M. Living to Christ. m 1 "IVf Y gracious Lord, I ovra thy right -■-'-L To every service I can pay, And call it my supreme delight, To hear thy dictates and obey. 2 What is my being, but for thee — Its sure support — its noblest end? 'Tis my delight thy face to see. And serve the cause of such a friend. 3 I would not breathe for worldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good, Nor future days nor powers employ To spread a sounding name abroad. v\f 4 'Tis to my Saviour I would live ; To Him who for my ransom died; Nor could all worldly honor give Such bliss as crowns me at his side. •yOO HYMN 788, L. M. ' v^O God's Omnipresence a Source nf Joy. m 1 mniS world, 0 God, like that above, J- Is bright to those who know thy love ; In heaven, in earth, or on the sea, "Where'er they dwell, they dwell with thee. mp 2 To me remains nor place nor time, ]My country is in every clime ; I can be calm and free from care. On any shore, since God is there. 3 While place we seek, or place we shun, The soul finds happiness in none ; But with my God to guide my way, 'Tis equal joy to go or stay. 4 Could I be cast where thou art not. That were indeed a dreadful lot; But regions none remote I call. Secure of finding God in all. HYMN 789, C. M. Delight in God. 789 mp 1 r\ LORD, I would delight in thee, ^ And on thy care depend ; 666 CHRISTIAN. off To thee in every trouble flee, My best, my only friend. wp 2 When all created streams are dried, Thy fullness is the same ; May I with this be satisfied, And glory in thy name. 3 Oh that I had a stronger faith To look within the vail, To credit what my Saviour saith, Whose word can never fail. 4 He who has made my heaven secure Will here all food provide; While Christ is rich, can I be poor? What can I want beside ? 5 0 Lord, I cast my care on thee ; I triumph and adore ; Henceforth my great concern shall be To love and praise thee more HYMN 790, S. M. Resting on God. 1 IVTY spirit on thy care, -L'-*- Blest Saviour, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For thou art love divine. 2 In thee I place my trust, On thee I calmly rest ; I know thee good, I know thee just, And count thy choice the best. 3 Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me ; Secure of having thee in all. Of having all in thee. HYMN 791, C. M. The Liberty of the Sons of God. 1 TF thou impart thyself to me, J- No other good I need : If thou, the Son, shalt make me free, I shall be free indeed. 2 I cannot rest till in thy blood I full redemption have ; > But thou, through whom I come to God, Canst to the utmost save. mf 790 mp > 791 *'~**"® ^ CHRISTIAN. 66T 3 From sin — the guilt, the power, the paiu — Thou wilt redeem my soul: > Lord, I believe — and not in vain ; My faith shall make me whole. •mf 4 I, too, with thee, shall walk in white; With all thy saints shall prove What is the length and breadth and height And depth of perfect love. ^00 HYMN 793, C. M. * ^ ^ Keconciliation with God. mf 1 "piTERNAL Sun of Righteousness, ^ Display thy beams divine. And cause the glories of thy face Upon my heart to shine. 2 Light, in thy light, oh ! may I see, Thy grace and mercy prove ; Revived, and cheered, and blest by thee, The God of pardoning love. 3 Lift up thy countenance serene, And let thy happy child Behold, without a cloud between, The Godhead reconciled. No foes, no violence I fear. No harm, while thou, my God, art near. mf 4 Saviour, where'er thy steps I see, Dauntless, untired, I follow thee; Oh, let thy hand support me still. And lead me to thy holy hill. iyqr» HYMN 796, C. M. ' «^0 Pleading for Faith. m IT ORD, I believe ; thy power I own; J-^ Thy word I w'/uld obey ; 795 I wander comfortless and lone, When from thy truth I stray. aff 2 Lord, I believe ; but gloomy fears Sometimes bedim my sight ; I look to thee with prayers and tears, And cry for strength and light. 3 Lord, I believe ; but oft, I know, My faith is cold and weak : My weakness strengthen, and bestow The confidence I seek. f 4 Yes ! I believe ; and only thou Canst give my soul relief: Lord, to thy truth my spirit bow; "Help thou mine unbelief!" Then, Lord, shall I fully know — < Not till then — how much I owe ! mf 4 When the praise of heaven I hear. Loud as thunders to the ear, Loud as many waters' noise, Sweet as harp's melodious voice, > Then, Lord, shall I fully know — < Not till then — how much I owe ! 670 CHRISTIAN. 'YQO HYMN 793, 7s and 6s. *^ ^ stand lip for Jesus. f 1 OTAND up ! stand up for Jesus ! ^ Ye soldiers of the Cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss : ff "Ye that are men, now serve him," ) Against unnumbered foes ; J Your courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. f 2 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus ! Stand in his strength alone ; The arm of flesh will fail you — Ye dare not trust your own : Put on the gospel armor, And, watching unto prayer, Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there ! 3 Stand up ! stand up for Jesus ! The strife will not be long ; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song : To him that overcometh, A crown of life shall be ; He with the King of glory 5 Shall reign eternally ! [ fyOQ HYMN 799, Us. ' ^ ^ The Lord our Leader. mf 1 rpHOUGH faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way ; The Lord is our leader, his word is our stay ; Though suffering, and sorrow, and trial be near, f The Lord is our refuge, and whom can we fear? vif 2 He raiseth the fallen, he cheereth the faint; The weak and oppressed — he will hear their ; complaint ; The way may be weary, and thorny the road, J f But how can we falter ? our help is in God ! t VI 3 Though clouds may surround us, our God is i our light ; ;' ' < Though storms rage around us, our God is our } might ; I So faint, yet pursuing, still onward we come ; > f The Lord is our leader, and heaven is our home. , CHRISTIAN. 071 ;?rt 800 HYMN 800, 7s and 6s. Heaven anticipated amid Trials. i aff 1 (^H! -when shall I see Jesus, ; ^ And reign with him above ; And from that flowing fountain Drink everlasting love ? When shall I be delivered From this vain world of sin, And with my blessed Jesus, Drink endless pleasures in ? mf 2 Through grace I am determined To conquer though I die ; And then away to Jesus On wings of love I'll fly. ^^ Farewell to sin and sorrow, I bid you all adieu ; Then, 0 my friends, prove faithful, < And, on, your way pursue. m 3 Whene'er you meet with troubles And trials in your way, < Oh ! cast your care on Jesus, And don't forget to pray. mf Gird on the heavenly armor Of faith, and hope, and love ; Then, when the combat's ended, He'll carry you above. HYMN 801, S. M. The Fearful encouraged. mf 1 r^ IVE to the winds thy fears, ^ Hope, and be undismayed ; God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head. dol 2 Through waves, and clouds, and storms. He gently clears thy way ; vif Wait thou his time, so shall thy night Soon end in joyous day. off 3 Still heavy is thy heart ? Still sink thy spirits down ? mf Cast off the weight, let fear depart, And every care begone. 4 What though thou rulest not ; Yet heaven, and earth, and hell. Proclaim God sitteth on the throne. And ruleth all things well. to 801 \ 672 CHRISTIAN. 5 Leave to his sovereign sway To choose and to command : So shalt thou, wondering, own his way How wise, how strong his hand. 802 HYMN 802, L. M. Social Dedication to God. aff I TESUS, our best-beloved friend, ^ Draw out our souls in sweet desire ; Jesus, in love to us descend, Baptize us with thy Spirit's fire. 2 Our souls and bodies we resign, To fear and follow thy commands ; Oh ! take our hearts, our hearts are thine, Accept the service of our hands. mp 3 Firm, faithful, watching unto prayer, Our Master's voice will we obey, Toil in the vineyard here, and bear The heat and burden of the day. aff 4 Yet, Lord, for us a resting-place, In heaven, at thy right hand, prepare ; And till we see thee face to face, < Be all our conversation there. 803 ^^, HYMN 803, C. M. Fellowship in Christ. 1 TESUS, united by thy grace, ^ And each to each endeared, "With confidence we seek thy face. And know our prayer is heard. 2 In fellowship of sacred love Let all our hearts agree ; And ever toward each other move. And ever move toward thee. 3 Help us to help each other. Lord, Each other's cross to bear ; Let each his friendly aid afibrd, And feel his brother's care. 4 Help us to build each other up ; Our graces. Lord, improve ; Increase our i'aith, confirm our hope, And perfect us in love. 5 To thee, inseparably joined, Lm all our spirits cleave: (S) CHRISTIAN. 673 off Oh ! may we all the loving mind That -vras in thee receive. 804 805 HYMN 804, L. M. Lahor on. 5 mj" 1/^0, labor on, spend, and be spent — ;| ^ Thy joy to do the Father's vrill: ;I It is the way the Master went, Should not his followers tread it still ? 2 Toil on, faint not, keep watch, and pray; Be wise the erring soul to win ; 1; Go forth into the world's highway, Compel the wanderer to come in. Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ; For toil comes rest — for exile, home ; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight call, Behold ! I come. HYMN 805, S. M. JJake Haste. mp 1 ]\,TAKE haste, 0 man, to live, -^'-L For thou so soon must die ; Time hurries past thee like the breeze, ^^ How swift its moments fly ! 771 2 To breathe, and wake, and sleep, To smile, to sigh, to grieve, To move in idleness through earth, '''' This, this is not to live. mf 3 Make haste, 0 man, to do Whatever must be done ; Thou hast no time to lose in sloth ; Thy day will soon be gone. f 4 Up, then, with speed, and work ; Fling ease and self away, \ This is no time for thee to sleep, ] f^^ Up, watch, and work, and pray. HYMN 806, S. M. S'lwiiig the Seed. 806 1 OOW in the morn the seed, ^ At eve hold not thy hand ; To doubt and fear give thou no heed. Broad-cast it o'er the land. 2 Thou knowest not which may thrive. The late or early sown ; IT 674 THE LORD'S SUPPER. Grace keeps the precious germ alive, When and wherever strown. 3 Thou canst not toil in vain ; Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. mf 4 Then, when thy glorious end, The day of God, is come. The angel-reapers shall descend, And heaven shout, "Harvest home!" Q A^y HYMN 807, C. M. '^^ • Jpproaching the Table. mp 1 TESTIS, at whose supreme command " We now approach to God, Before us in thy vesture stand. Thy vesture dipped in blood. 2 Obedient to thy gracious word, We break the hallowed bread, Commemorate our dying Lord, And trust on thee to feed. aff 3 Now, Saviour, now thyself reveal, And make thy nature known : Affix thy blessed Spirit's seal. And stamp us for thine own, 4 The cup of blessing, blest by thee, Let it thy blood impart ; The broken bread thy body be. To cheer each languid heart. 808 HYMN 808, 8s and 7s. Before Communion. dol 1 "TITHILE in sweet communion feeding ' ' On this earthly bread and wine, aff Saviour, may we see thee bleeding On the cross, to make us thine ! Now, our eyes forever closing To this fleeting ivorld below. On thy gentle breast reposing, Teach us. Lord, thy grace to know. 2 Though unseen, now be thou near us. With the still small voice of love ; Whispering words of peace to cheer us. Every doubt «ind fear remove : ^>-' CHILDHOOD. 675 Bring before us all the story 01' thy life and death of -woe ; And, with hopes of endless glory, Wean our hearts from all below. orvQ HYMN 809, 8s and 7s. 0\jU The Heavenli/ Banquet. m 1 TESUS spreads his banner o'er us, " Cheers our famished souls -with food ; He the banquet spreads before us Of his mystic flesh and blood. aff 2 Precious banquet, bread of hearen, AVine of gladness, flowing free ; May we taste it, kindly given, In remembrance. Lord, of thee ! OT r\ HYMN 810, 8s and Ts. 0L\) leaving the Lord's Talk. m 1 "C^ROM the table now retiring, J- Which for us the Lord hath spread, May our souls, refreshment finding. Grow in all things like our Head ! 2 His example by beholding. May our lives his image bear ; Him our Lord and JMaster calling, His commands may we revere. 3 Love to God and man displaying. Walking steadfast in his way, Joy attend us in believing. Peace from God through endless day. mf 4 Praise and honor to the Father,. Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One. Oil HYMN 811, C. M. OLl. Qrn^g j,j ckUdhood. mp 1 T)Y cool Siloam's shady rill, -L' How sweet the lily grows ! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill. Of Sharon's dewy rose ! 2 And such the child, whose early feet The paths of peace have trod ; Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. YOUTH. 1 3 0 thou whose infancy was found With heavenly rays to shine, Whose years, with changeless virtue crowned, Were all alike divine ; 4 Dependent on thy bounteous breath, We seek thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, and in death, To keep us still thy own. o-j Q HYMN 812, 8s and 7s. '^■L/yi Remember now thy Creator. ■m 1 IVrOW remember thy Creator, -l-^ While the heart with hope beats high ; Ere the evil days approaching. Swift the joyless years draw nigh. To the voice of mercy hearken. While thy morning sun doth shine ; Ere thy skies with shadows darken, Heed the call of love divine. 2 Ere the silver cord shall sever. Or be crushed the golden bowl — Ere shall pass away forever Times of mercy for thy soul — Now remember thy Creator ; Pray for his forgiving love. And through Christ, the blessed Saviour, Seek the holy rest above. Ol O HYMN 813, Us and lOs. *--'-*-*-' Invitation to tin Youvg. aff 1 /HOME, youthful wanderers, haste to the Saviour, ^ Come ye to Jesus, draw near to his side ; Kneel at his mercy-seat, sue for his favor. Lambs of his bosom, for whom he hath died. Hear his inviting voice, come in life's morning. Give up your souls to the Guide of your youth : How fair is grace the young bosom adorning ! What robe so pure as the raiment of truth? Can you find pleasure in pathways unholy ? Hope ye for wisdom in wandering from God ? Sorrow and shame wait the votaries of folly ; Earth has no comfort not found in His blood. 4 Has he not died for you? look unto Calvary; There see the tokens of sorrow and love : 814 REVIVAL. 677 Lives he not now for you ? Jesus the Saviour Rose and ascended to crown you above. HYMN 814, 6s and 4s. "God save the State 1" 1 ri OD bless our native land ! ^ Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night ; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of winds and wave, Do thou our country save By thy great might. 2 For her our prayer shall rise To God, above the skies ; On him we wait : Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye. To thee aloud we cry, God save the State ! Q-l!^ HYMN 815, 7s. *^i-^ The work of God increasing. m 1 OAW ye not the cloud arise, ^ Little as the human hand? Now it spreads along the skies, Hangs o'er all the thirsty land. mf 2 Lo, the promise of a shower Drops already from above ; But the Lord will shortly pour All the blessings of his love. m 3 When he first the work begun, Small and feeble was the day ; Now the word doth swiftly run. Now it wins its widening way. mf 4 More and more it spreads and grows, Ever mighty to prevail ; Sin's strongholds it now o'erthrows, Shakes the trembling gates of heU. f 5 Sons of God ! your Saviour praise ; He the door hath opened wide ; He hath given the word of grace ; Jesus' word is srlorified. 57* 678 SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. J 01 a HYMN 816, L. M. | ^^" Thayer for Laborers. \ mp 1 T ORD of the harvest, bend thine ear, i -LJ For Zion's heritage appear ; i < Oh ! send forth laborers filled with zeal, | Swift to obey their Master's will. 5 mf 2 Our lifted eyes, 0 Lord, behold \ The ripening harvest tinged with gold ; | Wide fields arc opening to our view ; \ The work is great, the laborers few. / 3 Under the guidance of thy hand, / May Zion's sons to every land ' Go forth, to bless the dying race, • I As heralds of redeeming grace. } 4 Bid all their hearts with ardor glow, i The Saviour's dying love to show, •; And spread the gospel's joyful sound, Far as the race of man is found. O-JY HYMN 817, 7s and 6s. ^ -^ * Success of the Gospel. y 1 rpiIE morning light is breaking, -L The darkness disappears ; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears : I Each breeze that sweeps the ocean 5 Brings tidings from afar, t Of nations in commotion, t Prepared for Zion's war. I 2 See heathen nations bending i Before the God we love, t And thousand hearts ascending * In gratitude above ; ■: i While sinners, now confessing, ;[ i The gospel call obey, j And seek the Saviour's blessing— < A nation in a day. ] 3 Blest river of salvation, ' Pursue thy onward way; ' Flow thou to every nation, 5 Nor in thy richness stay ; j Stay not till all the lowly \ \ Triumphant reach their home ; W— I Stay not till all the holy < Proclaim, The Lord is come ! O-j Q HYMN 818, L. M. ^-^^ Sleeping in Jesus. p 1 A SLEEP in Jesus ! blessed sleep, -^ From which none erer wakes to weep ! A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. i; mp 2 Asleep in Jesus ! Oh! how sweet, To be for such a slumber meet ! With holy confidence to sing, That death has lost his venomed sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest ! > No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour Which manifests the Saviour's power. mp 4 Asleep in Jesus ! Oh ! for me May such a blissful refuge be ! > Securely shall my ashes lie, < And wait the summons from on high. Ol Q HYMN 819, L. M. 6 Lines. ^-'-*-' Pilgrims homeward hound. m IT EADER of faithful souls, and guide -Li Of all that travel to the sky. Come, and with us, e'en us, abide, Who would on thee alone rely ; On thee alone our spirits stay. While held in life's uneven way. mp 2 Strangers and pilgrims here below, This earth, we know, is not our place ; But hasten through the vale of woe, And, restless to behold thy face, Swift to our heavenly country move, Our evei-lasting home above. m 3 Patient th' appointed race to run. This weary world we cast behind ; From strength to strength we travel on, The New Jerusalem to find : Our labor this, our only aim, To find the New Jerusalem. 4 Through thee, who all our sins hast borne, Freely and graciously forgiven, I j 680 HEAVEN. \ With songs to Zion we return, J Contending for our native heaven, — ) That palace of our glorious King ; < We find it nearer while we sing. OQA HYMN 820, L. M. (J^^ JVo Abiding City here. '"^P 1 " TITE'VE no abiding city here" — * ' We seek a city out of sight: Zion its name — the Lord is there, It shines with everlasting light. 2 "We've no abiding city here" — This may distress the worldly mind, But should not cost the saint a tear. Who hopes a better rest to find. \ 3 " We've no abiding city here" — \ Then let us live as pilgrims do ; / Let not the world our rest appear ; / But let us haste from all below. \ 4 0 sweet abode of peace and love, \ Where pilgrims, freed from toil, are bless'd ! > Had I the pinions of a dove, | I'd flee to thee, and be at rest. l 091 HYMN 821, L. M. ; Or»X With Christ in Heaven. < mj) IAS when the weary traveler gains J -^ The height of some o'erlooking hill, j His heart revives, if o'er the plains He sees his home, though distant still, — '''' 2 So when the Christian pilgrim views. By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize. 3 "'Tis there," he says, "I am to dwell With Jesus in the realms of day ; Then shall I bid my cares farewell. And he will wipe my tears away." aff 4 Jesus, on thee our hope depends To lead us on to thy abode. Assured our home will make amends For all our toil while on the road. r-^ HEAVEN. 681 099 HYMN 822, C. M. Or^^ Heaven ni Prospect. mp 1 A ND let this feeble body fail, -^ And let it droop and die ; ]My soul shall quit the mournful vale, And soar to worlds on high. aff^^ 2 Oh ! what hath Jesus bought for me ! Before my ravished eyes Rivers of life divine I see, And trees of Paradise. mf 3 I see a world of spirits bright, Who reap the pleasures there ; They all are robed in purest white, And conquering palms they bear. aff 4 Oh ! what are all my sufferings here, If, Lord, thou count me meet With that enraptured host to appear, And worship at thy feet ! mf 5 Give joy or grief, give ease or pain. Take life or friends away ; < I come to find them all again In that eternal day. 823 dol HYMN 823, 8s and 7s. Heaven discerned. 1 IVTY days are gliding swiftly by, -'-'-'- And I, a pilgrim stranger, Would not detain them as they fly. Those hours of toil and danger. 7)}f 2 We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear Our heavenly home discerning ; Our absent Lord has left us word. Let every lamp be burning. 3 Should coming days be cold and dark, We need not cease our singing ; That perfect rest naught can molest. Where golden harps are ringing. 4 Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow. Each chord on earth to sever ; y Our king says come, and there's our home, < Forever, oh ! forever ! 682 HEAVEN. ^ (9 CHORUS. f For oh ! ■we stand on Jordan's strand, Our friends are passing over, And, just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. 09^ HYMN 824, 6s and 4s. ^'^-'^ Heaven is my Some. mp 1 T'M but a stranger here, J- Heaven is my home ; Earth is a desert drear, Heaven is my home ; Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my Father-land, Heaven is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage, Heaven is my home ; Short is my pilgrimage. Heaven is my home ; And time's wild, wintry blast Soon will be overpast, I shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home, 3 Therefore I murmur not, Heaven is my home ; Whate'er my earthly lot. Heaven is my home ; AiM I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand: Heaven is my Father-land, Heaven is my home. 09 r HYMN 825, S. M. ^•*^^ Forerer with the Lord. / 1 " TjlOREVER with the Lord !" < J- Amen ! so let it be : Life from the dead is in that word ; < 'Tis immortality ! m 2 Here, in the body pent, Absent from him I roam ; Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. mf 3 My Father's house on high, dol 'Home of my soul ! how near. At times, to faith's far-seeing eye, Thy golden gates appear ! / 4 "Forever -with the Lord!" aff Fathei-, if 'tis thy vrill, The promise of that faithful word, E'en here to me fulfill, 5 So, -n-hen my latest breath Shall rend the vail in twain, By death I shall escape from death. And life eternal gain. : /' 6 That resurrection word ! That shout of victorjM < Ouce more — "■Forever icith the Lord!" > Amen ! so let it be ! 09/^ HYMN 826, 8s and 7s. ^'~^^ Longings for Heaven. dol 1 rpiME, thou speedest on but slowly, -^ Hours, how tardy is your pace ! Ere with Ilim the high and holy I hold converse face to face. 2 Here is nought but care and mourning ; Comes a joy, it will not stay ; Fairly shines the sun at dawning. Night will soon o'ercloud the day. mf 3 Onward then ! not long I wander Ere my Saviour comes for me, And with him abiding yonder, All his glory I shall see. f 4 Oh ! the music and the singing Of the host redeemed by love ! < Oh ! the hallelujahs ringing Through the halls of light above 1 PSALM XXIII. C. M. \ 1 nnHE Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not -want; I J- He makes me down to lie i In pastures green : he leadeth me J The quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill ; For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnish6d I- In presence of my foes ; | My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me ; And in God's house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be. 828 PSALM XLIII. C. M. 1 r^II! send thy light forth, and thy truth; ^•^ Let them be guides to me; And bring me to thy holy hill, E'en where thy dwellings be. 2 Then will I to God's altar go. To God, my chiefest joy ; Yea, God, my God, thy name to praise. My harp I will employ. 3 Why art thou then cast down, my soul ? What should discourage thee ? And why with vexing thoughts art thou Disquieted in me? 4 Still trust in God ; for him to praise Good cause I yet shall have ; He of my countenance is the health, My God that doth me save. J ; 829 PSALM C. L. M. J 1 A LL people that on earth do dwell, i -^ Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, 5 Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, / Come ye before him and rejoice. 'i 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed ; \ Without our aid he did us make ; We are his flock ; he doth us feed. And for his sheep he doth us take. 3 Oh ! enter, then, his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto ; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good. His mercy is forever sure ; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. ^c 830 PSALM CXVI. C. M. 1 T LOVE the Lord, because my -^ And prayers he did hear ; I, while I live, will call on him. Who bowed to me his ear. 2 Of death the cords and sorrows did About me compass round ; The pains of hell took hold on me, I grief and trouble found. 3 Upon the name of God the Lord, Then did I call, and say. Deliver thou my soul, 0 Lord, I do thee humbly pray. 4 God merciful and righteous is, Yea, gracious is our Lord; God saves the meek : I was brought low ; He did me help afibrd. 5 I'll of salvation take the cup. On God's name will I call; I'll pay my vows now to the Lord, Before his people all. 6 Within the courts of God's own house ; Within the midst of thee * 0 city of Jerusalem, Praise to the Lord give ye. 686 DISMISSIONS. DISMISSIONS. Itdj^s 831 HYMN 831, L. M. 1 T\ISMISS us with thy blessing, Lord ! -L' Help us to feed upon thy word ; All that has been amiss forgive, And let thy truth within us live. 2 Though we are guilty, thou art good, — "Wash all our works in Jestis' blood ; Give every burdened soul release, And bid us all depart in peace. 832 HYMN 832, 8s, 7s, and 4s. 1 T ORD ! .dismiss us with thy blessing J-^ Pill our hearts 4(Hth joy and peace : us all, thy loT^possessing, Fiumph in redeeming grace : Oh ! refresh us — Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound ; Let the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound ; May thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away Borne on angels' wings to heaven, Glad to leave this cumbrous clay, May we ever Reign with Christ in endless day. 833 HYMN 833, 8s and 7s. 1 "IVrAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, -L'l And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. Let us thus abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, J Joys which earth cannot afford. Sh»-- DOXOLOGIES. 687 1 G' j: 834 HYMN 834, 8s, 7s, and 48. I.OD of our salvation, hear us, Bless, 0 bless us, ere we go ; 7np When we join the world, be near us, Lest thy people careless grow; m Saviour, keep us. Keep us safe from every foe. 7)ip 2 While our days on earth are lengthened, May we give them. Lord, to thee; dol Chewed by hope, and daily strengthened, "3ray we run, nor weary be, Tilt thy glory Without clbllds in heaven we see. « » « ■ > ^/v ^ DOXOLOGIES.*^ ■ , \ 835 HYMN 835, L. M. PRAISE God, from whom all blessings flow ; Praise him, all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 836 HYMN886, L. M. \0 God, the Father, — God, the Son, — And God, the Spirit, — three in one, — Be honor, praise, and glory given, , By all on earth and all in heaven. T' 83T HYMN 837, L. M. 1 "DLESSING and honor, praise and love, -D Co-equal, Co-eternal Three ! In earth below, in heaven above. By all thy works, be paid to thee. 2 Thrice Holy ! thine the kingdom is ; The power omnipotent is thine ; And when created nature dies. Thy never-ceasing glories shine. 688 DOXOLOGIES. 841 842 I 843 838 HYMN 838, L. M. 6 Lines. TMMORTAL Jxonor, endless fame, -»- Ascribe to God the Father's name ; Let God the Son be glorified, Who for lost man's redemption died; And equal adoration be 0 God the Spirit, paid to thee. 839 HYMN 839, L. M. 8 Lines. ETERNAL Father! throned above, Thou fountain of redeeming love ; Eternal Word ! who left thy throne For man's rebellion to atone ; Eternal Spirit, who dost give That grace whereby our spirits live : Thou God of our salvation, be Eternal praises paid to thee ! 840 Ji HYMN 840, C. M. LWr God, the Father, and the Son, And Spirit, be adored, Where there are works to make him known, Or saints to love the Lord. HYMN 841, C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God, whom we adore. Be glory as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. HYMN 842, C. M. IN hope to join the angelic host And all "the ransomed throng, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, We raise the grateful song. HYMN 843, C. M. 8 Lines. I rpHE God of mercy be adored, ; \ -*- Who calls our souls from death, | J AVho saves by his redeeming word \ i And new-creating breath ; i I To praise the Father and the Son i I And Spirit all-divine, — ( \ The one in three, and three in one, — \ Let saints and anjrcls join. '/ i DOXOLOGIES. S 689 : HYMN 844, S. M. YE angels round the throne ! And saints that dwell below ! \ Worship the Father, praise the Son, ; And bless the Spirit too. ;: 845 HYMN 845, 7s. SING we to our God above, Praise eternal as his love ; Praise him all ye heavenly host ! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 846 HYMN 846, 7s, 6 Lines. BLESSING, honor, glory, might. And dominion infinite, To the Father of our Lord, To the Spirit and the Word : As it was all worlds before. Is, and shall be evermore. ^? 847 HYMN 847, 8s and 7s. GLORY, honor, praise, and power To the Lamb be ever paid ; Let new blessings, every hour. Rest on his ador6d head. I 848 HYMN 848, 8s and 7s. PRAISE the God of all creation ; Praise the Father's boundless love ; Praise the Lamb, our expiation. Priest and King enthroned above : Praise the Fountain of salvation, Him by whom our Spirits live : Undivided adoration To the one Jehovah give. 849 HYMN 849, 8s, 7s, and 4s. GREAT Jehovah ! we adore thee, God, the Father, God, the Son, God, the Spirit, joined in glory On the same eternal throne ; Endless praises To Jehovah, Three in One. HYMN 850, L. C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be praise amid the heavenly host, And in the church below ; From whom all creatures draw their breath. By whom redemption blessed the earth, From whom all comforts flow. 851 HYMN 851, L. P. M. "VrOW to the great and sacred Three, -L^ The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal praise and glory given, Through all the worlds where God is known, By all the angels near the throne. And all the saints in earth and heaven 852 HYMN 852, H. M. TO God the Father's throne, , Your highest honors raise ; Glory to God, the Son, — To God, the Spirit, praise : With all our powers, Eternal King ! Thy name we sing, While faith adores. 853 HYMN 853, 7s and 6s, {Iambic.) WE'LL praise thy name forever, — Thou glorious King of kings I Thy wondrous love and favor Each ransomed spirit sings : We'll celebrate thy glory, With all thy saints above, And shout the joyful story Of thy redeeming love. 854 HYMN 854, 7s and 6s. (Trochaic.) FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God whom we adore, Join we with the heavenly host To praise thee evermore : Live, by heaven and earth adored, Three in One, and One in Three, Holy, holy, holy Lord, All glory be to thee ! DOXOLOGIES. 691 { 855 HYMN 865, 5s and 6s. BY angels in heaven Of every degree, And saints upon earth, All praise be addressed To God in three Persons, — One God ever-blessed : As hath been, and noTV is, And always shall be. HYMN 856, 66 and 4s. TO God— the Father, Son, And Spirit — Three in One, All praise be given ! Crown him, in every song ; To him your hearts belong ; Let all his praise prolong — On earth, in heaven. 857 HYMN 857, 10s And lis ALL glory to God, the Father and Son, And Spirit of grace, the^reat Three in One ; Let highest ascriptions forever be given By all the creation in earth and in heaven. 858 HYMN 858, lis. 0 FATHER Almighty, to thee be addressed, With Christ and the Spirit, one God ever blest, All glory and worship, from earth and from heaven, As was, and is now, and shall ever be given ! |}-^^ I FIRST LINES OF PSALMS k^D HyMiXS. Above these heavens' created rounds JVatts 74 ' A broken heart, my God ! my King ! IVatts 98 } According to thy gracious word Montgomery r>08 ♦ I A charge to keep 1 have C. IVesUy A&i j I Again Uie day returns of holy rest IVm. Mason .lie j { Again the Lord of life and light Mrs. Barbauld ^>\0 « Ah ! how shall fallen man IVatts 390 | I Ah ! wretched, vile, ungrateful heart ! Mrs Steele 45- j 5 Alas ! and did my iSaviour bleed IVatts 40C j Alas ! what hourly dangers rise Mrs. Steele 456 i All hail the power of Jesus' name Perronet 356 « All hail, incarnate God ! Scott 543 { All ye who love the Lord ! rejoice fVatts 250 } All ye nations ! praise the Lord Montgomery 191 j Almighty Father ! gracious Lord ! Mrs. Steele 271 J Almightv God ! in humble prayer Montgomery 483 J Almighty Maker, God ! IVatts 265 ' Almighty Ruler of the skies ! IVatts 24 | i Along the banks where Babel's current flows Barlow 233 i J Amiizing grace ! how sweet the sound JVcwlnn 477 | * Am I a soldier of the cross IVatts 474 » J Amid thy wrath, remember love H'atts 76 i t Among I'h' assemblies of the great IVatts ISi j i Among the princes, earthly gods Watts 138 | > And are we wretches yet alive ? IVatts 455 } { And art thou, gracious Master ! gone Kelly 353 ' ' And can my heart aspire so high Mrs. StecJe 453 j J And canst thou, sinner ! slight Hyde 385 i I And must this body die IVatts 588 j t And now another week begins Kelty 514 | j And will the God of grace IVnlts 132 { !And will the Judge descend Doddridge 599 ♦ And win the Lord thus condescend Mrs. Steele 401 » » Angels '. assist to sing Gems 263 i i Angels ! from the realms of glory Montgomery 295 t 5 Angels rejoiced and sweetly sung Burn 297 { { Angels I roll the rock away Gibbons 348 | 5 Another day has passed along Kdmeston 518 J » Another six days' work is done ". ./. Str.mictt 512 t 5 Approach, my soul ! the mercy-seat J^'ewton 410 # t Are all the f jes of Zion fools IVatts 100 i i Arise, great God ! and let thy grace Merrick 130 } I Arise, my gracious God ! IVatts 36 J { Arise, my soul ! my joyful powers IVatts 430 ♦ » Arise, my tenderest thoughts ! arise Doddridge 488 5 S Arise, O King of grace ! arise fVatts 223 i .\rise, ye people I and adore Merrick 93 J , Ann of the Lord', awake, awake •ihrvhsolc 544 J > 694 FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. FAOE I Aroiuid the Saviour's lofty throne Kelly 3ii4 \ Ascend thy lliroiic, almiii;hty King ! Beddome 545 J As pants the hart lor cooling streams Tate and Brady 83 j Assembled at thy great command Cu/lyer 530 J Astonished and distressed Tvp'.ady 391 1 At thy command, our dearest Lord ! It'atts 51)4 j Author of good ! to thee we turn Merrick 483 j Awake, and sing the song Hammond 353 ' Awake, awake the sacred song Mrs. Steele v'!)7 j Awaked by Sinai's awful sound Ockum 413 ' Awake, my drowsy soul ! Mrs. Steele 55G ' Awake, my heart ! arise, my tongue ! IVatts A'il ', Awake, my soul! and with "the sim.' Keun 21 \ Awake, my soul ! in joyful lays Medley 330 j Awake, my soul ! stretch every nerve Doddridge 432 j Awake, ray soul ! to sound his praise Barluw 179 j Awake, my tougue ! thy tribute bring J^eedliam 280 « Awake, our souls ! away our fears fVatts 432 } Awake, ye saints ! and raise your eyes Doddridge 574 | Awake, ye saints ! awake Cotterill 511 ♦ Awake, ye saints ! to praise your King fVatts 227 t Before Jehovah's awful throne JVatts 164 $ Begin, my soul ! th' exalted lay Ogitvie 249 J Begin, my tongue ! some heavenly theme Watts 280 ♦ Behold a stranger at the door Orrgg 399 J Behold ! how good and sweet Hatfield 225 ♦ Behold ! the day is come Beddome 001 i Behold ! the blessed Redeemer comes Watts 80 5 Behold ! the blind their sight receive JVatts 313 J Behold ! th' expected time draws near yoke 552 J Behold the glories of the Lamb Watts 312 ♦ Behold the grace appear Watts 291 i Behold ! the lofty sky Watts 42 { Behold ! the morning sun Watts 42 t Behold the throne of grace JVewton 486 \ Beh( >ld the Saviour ot^mankind S. Wesley 339 J Behold the sure foundation-stone Watts 193 J Behold thy waiting servant, Lord Watts 200 Behold ! where, in a mortal form Enfield 3\I8 Behold ! what wondrous grace Watts 461 Behold ! what condescending love Doddridge 498 J Beneath our feet, and o'er our head Heber 589 } Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth ! Montgomery 166 t Beyond, beyond that boimdless sea Conder 237 | Beyond the glittering, starry skies D. Turner 326 Beyond where Cedron's waters flow S. F. Smith 339 Bless, O Lord ! the opening year Cong. H. Book 569 Bless, O my soul ! the living God Watts 170 Bless ye the Lord with solemn rite Montgomery 226 Blessed are the sons of God Humphreys 460 Blest are the humble souls that see Watts 435 Blest are the meii whose hearts can move Watts 435 Blest are the sons of peace Watts 224 Blest are the souls that hear and know Watts 143 Blest are the undetiled in heart Watts 195 Blest be the everlasting God Walts 461 Blest be the Father and his love Watts 376 i Blest be the tie that binds Fawcett 436 \ Blest Comforter divine ! CldanxCs Hymns 368 ♦ Blest is the man, for ever blest Watts 06 i Blest is the man who sh\ins the place Watts 14 J J PACK J Blest is tlie man whose lieart cloth move IVatts 8] \ Blest is the inun wliose softening heart Mrs. Barbauld 438 { Blest is the nation where the Lord Watts 68 { Blest morning ! whoso young dawning rays JVatts 51-J J Blow ye the trumpet ! blow C. fVrsUij 488 » Boundless glory, Lord ! be thine Kelly 418 \ Bread ot heaven ! on thee I I'eed Cunder 5U3 } Bright King of glory, dreadful God ! IVntt.i H-1 > Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Hcber -9i) t Bright source of everlasting love ! Boden 439 \ Broad is the road that leads to death IVatis 387 j Buried in shadows of the night Watts- 308 / ♦ Call Jehovah thy salvation Montgomery 149 t Captain of thine exalted host Battij 531 { Cast thy burden on the Lord R. Hill's Col. 103 5 Cease, ye mourners ! cease to languish Colhjer 575 ♦ Children ! hear the melting story T. Hastings 403 ( Children, in years and knowledge young Watts 70 I Children ! listen to the Lord T. Hastings 404 J Children of the heavenly King ! Ccnnictc 433 J Christ and his cross is all our theme Watts 3iJ0 { Christ, of all my hopes the ground Windham 358 I Christ, whose g'lory fills the skies C. Wesley 300 \ Christian ! see the orient morning Cleland^s Hymns 544 ♦ Come, all ye saints of God Prn<('s Cm/. 355 J Come away to the skies C. Wesley 618 i Come, blessed Spirit, source of light ! Beddume 305 i Come, dearest Lord ! descend and dwell Watts 310 J Come, every pious heart ! .S. Stennett 311 iCome, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove ! -. Brown 368 ^ Come, happy souls ! approach your God Watts '298 J t Come hither, all ye weary souls ! Watts 393 | ( Come, Holy Ghost ! come from on high Heed's Col. 497 | i Come, Holy Spirit ! c;ilm my mind Burder 366 } j Come, Holy Spirit ! come Hart 263 { i Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove ! Watts 362 i I Come in, thou blessed of the Lord '. Kelly 499 j Come, let our voices join to raise Watts 155 } Come, let us anew C. Wesley 566 < Come, let us gladly sing Hatfield 157 j Come, let us join our cheerful songs Watts 315 } Come, let us join our friends above ; C Wesley 6 { Give thanks to God, he reigns above IVatts J77 | j Give thanks to God, invoke his name IVatts 174 { * Give thanks to God most high fVatts 228 J » Give thanks to God, the sovereign Lord IVatts 228 t i Give to our God immortal praise fVatts 227 i i Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame '. IVatts 61 $ t Glorious things of thee are spoken jyewton 139 } J Glory to God on high Ji. HiWs Col. 315 » J Glory to thee, my God ! this night Kenn 20 [ « Glory lo the Father give Montgomery 27 i < Go, and the Saviour's grace proclaim Morell 533 { ' God, in his earthly temple, lays IVatts l:i8 { } God, in the gospel of his Son Bcddoiae 259 { J God is gone up on high C IVvsley 5:5 J t God is my strong salvation Montgomery tiO i * God is our refuge and defence Montgomery 90 , I God is our refuge, tried and proved J^yte 90 } • God is the refuge of his saints IVatts 80 J J God moves in a mysterious way Cotoyer ■.34 } i God, ray supporter and my hope Wotls 125 j *, God of eternal love I IVatts 176 < } God of mercy, God of grace ! Lyte 117 } { God of my childhood, and my youth! Watts 121 { # God of my life ! look gently down IVatts 78 { » God of my life ! through all my days Doddridge 2X1 « ' God of my mercy and my praise ! IVatts J80 i } God of our lives ! thy various praise Hcginbotkam 567 < j God of the morning ! at thy voice IVatts 553 i J God of the universe ! to thee Miss Mary O. 523 | } Go, messenger of peace and love ! Balfour 535 } i Go, preach my gospel, saith the Lord fVatts 525 < { Go to dark Gethsemane Montgomery 338 j # Go, ye messengers of God ! Marsdcn 533 i i Good is the U -rd, the heavenly King IVatts 112 * Grace, like an uncorrnpted seed JVatts 426 j f. 59 4- 098 FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. FlOE Grace, 't is a charming sound Doddridge 426 Gracious Spirit, Love divine ! J. Stnckcr :ib3 tiraut me wiltim Ihy courts a place Montgomery 59 Great Father ol' each i)erlecl gift ! Doddndgi 370 Great Father of mankind ! Uoddndgt 5-M Great Foniier of this various frame ! Doddridge 1(57 Great God ! attend to my comphiint BiirlZw DO Great God! attend wliile' Zion sin^js Watu i;<3 Great God ! how infinite art thou Waits 203 Great (iod ! indulije my humble claim Watis 108 Great God ! 1 own thy sentence just Wdlts 5S3 Great God ! let all our tuneful powers Heginbuiham 507 Great God ! now condescend Fellows 496 Great God of nations ! now to Iheo I'ressb. Col. 288 Great God ! the nations of the earth GihOvns 543 Great God I to thee my evening-song J\lix. .Stede 558 Great God ! to what a glorious height H'atts 359 Great God ! we sing that mighty hand Doddridge 5G9 Great God ! what do I see and hear J.vtUer 59;) Great God ! whose universal sway M'alts 122 Great Is the Lord, his works of might Wotis 182 Great is the Lord our God H'atts 93 Great Shepherd of thine Israel ! fValts 13] Great the joy when Christians meet G. Burder 370 Guide me, ( > thou great Jehovah 1 7'. Olicers 404. Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews H'atts 434 Had not the Lord, may Israel say H'atts 212 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help H'atts 155 Hail ! gracious Source of every good ! .Spirit of the Psalms 100 Hail I great Creator ! wise and good Gent. Mag. 280 Hail ! morning known among the blest! H'ardlaic 511 Hail ! sacred truth ! whose piercing rays Lon. F.v. Mag. 259 Hail the day which sees him rise! C. H'csley 347 Hail ! thou long-expected Jesus ! C. H'csley 290 Hail to the Lord's anointed ! Montgomery 123 Hail to the Prince of life and peace ! Doddridge .301 Hallelujah ! praise the Lord Hatfield 2.53 Hallelujah ; raise, Oh ! raise Conder 185 Happy IS he who fears the Lord H'atts 183 Happy soul ! thy days are ending C. Wesley 578 Happy the church, thou sacred place H'otls 520 Happy the heart where graces reign Watts 434 Happy the man whose cautious feet H'atts 13 Hark ! from the tombs a doleful sound H'atts 587 Hark ! hark ! the gos])el-trumpet sounds Medley 402 Hark ! hark ! the notes of joy Rccd''s Col. 292 5 Hark — my soul ! it is the Lord Cowper 400 i Hark ! ten thousand liarps and voices Kelly 318 } Hark! thai shout of rapturous joy Kelly 594 J Hark the glad sound the Saviour comes Doddridge 290 i Hark ! the herald-angels sing Wesley 291 « Hark ! the judgment-trumpet sounding Beman 597 } Hark! the song of jubilee Montgomery 540 J Hark ! the voice of love and mercy Evans 341 j Hark ! what celestial notes Salisbury Col. 293 ) Hark! what mean those lamentations Cuwood 529 { Hark 1 what mean those holy voices Cawond 292 i . Hasten, Lord! the glorious time Spirit of the Psalms 124 ♦ { Hasten, Lord ! to my rele.-ise Montgomery 120 \ 1 Hast*, O sinner ! to be wise 7 . Scott 381 ! { Hear, gracious God ! my humble moan Mrs. Steele 409 { FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. §99 j 4 < « PAGE J He^rkun, Lsn 1 ! to ray complaints Montgomery S'.l j Hear, Lord ; the song of praise and prayer Coicper 29 * Hear mc, O (iod ! nor liide tliy liice iVatts lii9 { Hear me, O Lord ! in my distress Montgumery -4U { Hear my prayer, Jeliovati ! hear li', Ooode 170 ♦ » Hear, O sinner \ mercy hails you Rccd :i8J J J Hearts of stone ! relent, relent C. Walcy 405 i 4 Hear what God, the Lord, liatli spoken Cuwper -191 t i Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims IVatts 57li ' I Heaven has contirnied the dread decree Doddridge 393 } { Heaven is the land where troubles cease S. Lyrics ti 11 J { He dies, the friend of sinners, dies Watts 340 j f He Uves, the everlasting God , JVatts '-205 * t He lives, the great Redeemer lives Mrs. Steele 300 } i Help, Lord 1 for men of virtue fail IVatts 30 $ i Heralds of creation ! cry Montgomery 250 { j Here at thy cross, incarnate God ! Watts 341 { { Here cares and angry passions cease .JVoel's Col. 514 j { He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns Watts 160 t I Here, in thy name, eternal God ! Montgomery 522 < < He that hath made his refuge God Watts 148 | \ High in the heavens, eternal God! JVatts 73 j I High in yonder realms of light Raffles 603 J I Ho ! every one that thirsts, draw nigh C. Wesley 393 « { Holy Ghost ! dispel our sadness Toplady 366 j } Holy Ghost ! with light divine Reed 367 i f Hosanna to our conquering King Watts 552 S 1 Hosamia with a cheerful sound Watts 565 j } How are thy servants blest, O Lord! Addison 178 | J How beauteous are their feet Watts 5-24 \ iHow beautiful the sight Montgomery 224 How blest the righteous when he dies Mrs. Barbanld 578 < How bright a day was that which saw Bathurst 515 I How calm and beautiful the morn T. Hastings 347 \ How charming is the place S. Stennett 519 < How condescending and how kind Watts 504 * How did myjieart rejoice to hear Watts 208 < How far beyond our mortal sight Epis. Col. 697 J How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord! Kennedy 449 i 5 How happy are the souls above Toplady 604 J How heavy is the night Watts 306 \ How helpless guilty nature lies Mrs. Steele 370 J How honorable is the place IVatts 520 \ How honored, how dear ., Conder 136 J How large the promise, how di^4ne Watts 494 } How long, O Lord ! shall I complain Watts 31 { How long wilt thou conceal thy face Watts 31 > How lovely, and how fair Montgomery 186 i How oft, alas ! this wretched heart Mrs. Steele 412 ' How oil have sin and Satan strove Watts 463 ', How pleasant, how divinely fair Watts 133 } How pleasant 't is to see Watts 225 { How pleased and blest was I Watts 210 ♦ How precious are thy tlioughts of peace Mo,i tgomery 235 » How precious is the book divine Fatccett 203 < How sad our state by nature is Watts .395 \ How shall the yonng secure thei ■ hearts Watts 197 } How short and'hasty is our life Watts .386 ' How should the sons of Adam's race Watts 283 \ How sweet and awful is the place Watts 506 5 How sweet and heavenly is the sight Swain 435 i How sweetly flowed the gospel's sound Bowring 304 / } 700 F'KST I,INES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. | I I J PAOE i t How sweet oa thy bosom to rest Searle 476 ♦ J How sweet the hour of closhig day Batkurst 585 J ( Hov,' sweet the iiielting lay B. H. F. 5b(j 5 { How sweet thL' name ol' Jesus sounds JSfcwton 3^2 i i How sweet to leave tlie world awhi.e Kct/ij 33i.> } ♦ How still aud peaceful is the grave Hcotc/i Par. 580 } J How swift the torrent rolls ! Doddridge 577 J « How vain a thought is bliss below J\Irt>. ateele G\>1 j i How vain is all beneath the skies PraWs Cot. 611 t i I ♦ 1 ask uot wealth, nor pomp, nor power Heginbotham 423 } J I hear thy word with love fVatls 43 j J I lilt my soul to G«d IVatts 54 | , I love the Lord ; he heard my cries fVatts 188 j ; I love the Lord ; his gracious ear Mrs. Steele 187 » { I love the volumes of thy word IVatts 43 ! ♦ Hove thy kingdom, Lord ! Dwight '23'2 ! ♦ I love to steal awhile away Mrs. Brown 561 J i I saw beyond the tomb Dwight 141 } i I send the joys of earth away IVatts 416 j J I set the Lord before ray face fVatts 35 / il slug th' almighty power of God fVatts 275 , I wailed patient for the Lord (Vatts 80 J J 1 was a traitor doomed to die fVatts 305 } i I will exiol thee, Lord on high ! fVatts 63 j i 1 would not live always ; I ask uot to stay Muhlcnburgh 617 i i If human kindness meets return M'ocl 507 { \ If God succeed not all the cost fVatts 216 i I If God to build the house deny fVatts 216 \ I '11 bless the Lord from day to day fVatts 70 { I '11 praise my Maker with my breath fVatts 245 J I '11 speak the honors of my King fVatts 87 j I 'm not ashamed to own my Lord fVatts 475 > In all my Lord's appointed ways Ryland 421 $ In all my vast concerns with thee fVatts 236 i In evil long I took delight J^ewton 4)5 ♦ In God's own house, pronounce his praise \. . Watts 251 J . In Judah, God of old was known fVatts 128 # $ In mercy, not in wrath, rebuke Mcwton 23 $ J Inquire, ye pilgrims ! for the way Doddridge 396 { \ In sleep's serene oblivion laid Hawkesworth 557 j I In sweet exalted strains B. Francis 57 j I In thee, great God ! with songs of praise Barlow 45 J t In this calm, impressive hour T. Hastings 554 t I In this world of sin and sorrow Madan''s Col. 446 ' { In thy presence, we appear Montgomery 377 } J In time of tribulalion Montgomery 129 { i In vain the erring world inquire Mrs. Steele 21 f t In vain the fancy strives to paint J^cwton 586 J \ In Zion's sacred gates Dwight 251 < } Indulgent Father ! by whose care Lon. Kv. Mag. 559 , \ Indulgent God ! whose bounteous care Qent. Mag. 561 } ♦ Indulgent Sovereign of the skies ! Doddridge 54 1 } ♦ Inflaite loveliness is thine Faiccett 332 j i Inspirer and hearer of prayer I Toplady 72 j I Interval of grateful shade Doddridge 208 # { Into thy hand, O God of truth ! fVatts 64 { \ Is there ambition in my heart fVatIs 221 J \ l8 this the kind return fVatts 454 i It is the Lord our Saviour's hand fVatts 167 FIKST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 701 I I PAOE J JoUovah reigns, his throne is high Watts 276 ♦ Jehovah reigns, your tribute bring W. Guodc 28 J Jehovah's praise sublime Cimder 191 * Jerusalem ! my happy home D. Dickmin ii08 * Jesus ! and shall it ever be Orcgg 333 { Jesus demands the voice of joy W. Oonde 114 ! Jesus ! hail ! enthroned in glory BakewcU 359 J Jesus ! I come to thee Bcman 419 > Jesus ! I love thy charming name Doddridge 301 / Jesus ! Immortal King ! arise Eurder 541 5 Jesus ! I my cross have taken Montgomery 414 | Jesus invites his saints IVatts 503 j Jesus is gone above the skies IVatts 503 J Jesus, Lord ! we look to thee C. IVesley 43tj ( Jesus, lover of m y soul ! C. iVeslcy 3-24 { Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone Cennick 300 i Jesus, our Lord ! ascend thy throne IVatts 181 j Jesus, our Lord ! how rich thy grace ! Doddridge 440 | Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Watts 123 | Jesus, the Lord, ascends on high W. Ooode 91 { Jesus ! the vision of thy face JVatts 308 Jesus ! tho J art the sinner's friend Parkinson^ Sel. 409 Jesus: thou everlasting King! Watts 505 Jesus ! thy churcli with longing eyes Bat/iurst 545 Jesus ! thy robe of righteousness J. Wesley 314 Jesus ! we bow before thy throne Bcman 537 Jesuf, who knows full well JVewton 484 Join all the glorious names Watts 329 Joy to the world, the L FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 703 PAGa Lord ! where shall guilty souls retire fVatts '210^ Loud ha'lelujah > to the Lord IVatts 2-47 Love divine ! all love excelling C. fVenley 350 Maj No more, my God 1 I boast no more Watts 459 { No offenng God requires W. Ooode 100 ♦ Nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard Watts 610 J i 704 FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. J { J { PAOK } « Not all the blood of beasts fVatts 330 { ' Not all the outward forms on earth fVatts 372 J { Not to coiidenm the sons of men fVatts 309 i I Not to oiirsc-lve8, who are but dust fVatts 187 j » Not to the terrors of the Lord fVatts 468 I i Not with our mortal eyes fVatts 354 ♦ 1 Now begin the heavenly theme Langford 4Q5 ' { Now be my lieart inspired to sing fVatts 81) ♦ > Now be the gospel-bnnner T. Hastings 5-i9 5 { Now for a tune of lofty praise fVatts 336 ' J Now from labor and from care T. Hastings 560 } < Now, gracious Lord ! thine arm reveal Newton 568 j 5 Now 1 'ir. convinced the Lord is kind fVatts 126 { i Now ;n the heat of youthful blood fVatts 385 i J Now in the hour of deep distress fVatts 40 \ I Now I resolve with all my heart Mrs. Steele 499 j J Now is th' accepted time Dobell 402 | J Now let me make the Lord my trust fVatts 75 \ I Now let my soul, eternal King Heginbotham 258 t \ Now let our cheerful eyes survey Doddridge 357 J { Now let .our drooping hearts revive Doddridge 526 \ J Now lei our faith with joy survey Kelly 530 } t Now let our mournful songs record fVatts 45 } Now let our songs arise fV. Goode 15!) { Now let our souls, on \ifing3 sublime J. Botcden (i08 « Now let our voices join Doddridge 417 ' Now li ving waters flow Mantgomen/s Col. 5 17 i Now may the God of power and grace ft^atts 44 | Now shall my solemn vows be paid ff^atts 115 { Now to the Lord a noble song fVatts 3-J7 j Now to the Loril who makes us know fVatts 317 < • Now to the power of God supreme fVatts 427 » I Now, to thy sacred house Dwight 84 J I O all ye nations! praise the Lord fVatts 190 \ J O city of the Lord ! begin Logan 551 { ♦ O God ! my refuge, hear my cries fVatts 101 > \ O God of Abra'm ! hear T. Hastings 497 $ J O God of lielhcl ! by whose hand Doddridge 480 ] i O God of grace and righteousness ! fVatts 19 1 \ O God of mercy I hear my call fVatts 99 ♦ i O God of sovereign grace Melrose 540 J \ O (iod ! our help in ages past fVatts 145 | I O God ! thou art my God alone Montgomery 108 \ » O Lord ! another day has flown H. K. fV/iilc 562 } « O Lord ! encouraged by thy grace Mrs. Steele 494 { i O Lord ! how infinite thy love Merrick 8 1 » j O Lord ! how many are my foes fVatts 17 j J O Lord ! in sorrow I resign Ocms 477 t O Lord ! my best desires fulfill Cowpcr 47(1 * O Lord ! my heart cries out for thee fVatts 134 } O Lord ! my King ! how excellent Montgomery 2G { O Lord ! our God ! arise fVardlaw's Col. 538 { O Lord ! our heavenly King ! fVatts 25 t O Lord, our Lord ! how wondrous great fVatts 25 « O Lord ! our Lord ! in power divine fV. Ooode 25 i O Lord ! thy work revive T. na.-^tings 487 J () my Roul ! what means this sadness Fmccett 441 } 0 S|Mrit of the living God ! Montgomery 547 J O Sun of Righteousness ! arise Villnge Hymns 487 < O thou God ! who hoarcst i)rayer ! Condcr 189 , O thou that bearest prayer! Prates Col. 304 { >4 FIKST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 705 \ J O thou that l.ear'st wheu sinners cry 1 IVatts 97 J O thou who givest all their food ! Condcr 573 } O thou ! whose grace and justice reigns IVatts iil J * O thou ! whose justice reigns ">n high IVatts i03 J O thou ! whose mercy guides ny ways Kdmestim 44s) 4 O thou ! whose lender mercy hears Vrs. Steele -iUJ { O Zion ! tune thy voice Doddridge 496 j O Zion ! wlien 1 think on th ;e KcUy '2^\ * Oh ! be joylul in the Lord Cunder 166 } Oh ; bltased souls are they IVatts ti7 « Oh ! bless the Lord, my soul ! IVatts 17] { Oh ! bless the Lord, my soul I Montgomery 172 J Oh ! come, let us sing to the Lord Montgomery 157 f Oh ! could I speak the matchless worth S. Medley 303 * Oh ! could our thoughts and wishes fly Mrs. Steele 431 - Oh ! lor a closer walk with God Cuwper 465 Oh ! for a glance of heavenly day Bart 456 Oh ! lor an overcoming faitii IVatts 584 Oh : for a shout of sacred joy JP'atts 9-2 Oh ! for a sweet inspiring ray Mrs. Steele 603 Oh ! for a thousand tongues to sing C. IVesley HOO Oh ! for thai tenderness of heart C. IVesUy 441 Oh 1 give thanks unto the Lord Bathurst 175 Oh ! great is Jehovah, and great be his praise Montgomery 94 Oh ! happy day that fixed my choice Doddridge 498 Oh ! happy man whose soul is filled IVatts 217 Oh ! happy they who know tho Lord Scotch Cong. Cut. 465 Oh ! haste, with every gift inspired Dicight 119 Oh ! how divine, how sweet the joy Jfewton 4-22 Oh ! how 1 love thy holy law Watts 197 Oh ! how I love thy holy word Cowper 195 Oh ! if my soul was formed for woe IVatts 411 Oh ! let me, gracious Lord ! extend Merrick 77 Oh ! let my trembling soul be still Bowring 473 Oh ! render thanks to God above Tate and Brady 175 Oh I speak that gracious word again j\'ewton 99 Oh ; that I could for ever dwell Reed 323 Oh ! that I knew the sacred place IVatts 465 Oh : that the t.ord"s salvation J.tjte 33 Oh I that tho Lord would guide my way Watts 200 Oh 1 that thy statutes every hour fVatts 202 Oh I the delights, the heavenly joys fVatts 323 Oh ! weep not for the joys that fade Knowlcs 605 Oh I what amixzing words of grace 6'. Medley 397 Oh I wliat is earthly pleasure T. Hastings 79 Oh ! where shall rest be found Mon-tgomery 604 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness P. IVilliams 549 O'er the realms of pagan darkness T. Cotter ill 548 Once i thought my mountain strong J\l'ewton 451 Once more, my soul ! the rising day fVatts 557 On (iod the race of man depends IVatts ill On Jordan's stormy banks I stand S. Stenvctt 613 On i hee, each morning, O my God ! Kippis 565 On the mountain's twp appearing Kelly 532 Oui heavenly Father I hear Montgomery 485 Our helper, God ! we bless thy name Doddridge 568 Our Lord is risen from the dead C, Wesley 52 Out of the depths of woe Montgomery 220 Out of the deeps of long distress Watts 218 Palms of glorj-, raiment bright Mon tgo' lery 62( Parting soul '.'the flood awaits thee Edmeston 581 t" I 706 FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. PAOB P« ace ! 't is the Lord Jehovah's hand Dnddridge 58-2 People of the living God! Montgomery 415 Permit me, I>ord ! to seek Ihy face Mrs. fitcete 20!) Pl3a8iiig spring again is here Collycr 571 Plunged in a gulf of dark despair IVatts 'M)l Pour out thy Spirit from on high Montgomery 5-J(> Praise on thee, in Zion's gates Cunder lU Praise, everlasting praise ije paid fVatts 270 Praise the Lord— his power confess IVrangkam iJavJ Praise the Lord, who reigns above Toplady 252 Praise the Lord ; — ye heavens ! adore him Dublin Cot. 249 Praise to God ! immortal praise Mrs. Barbauld 2i)4 Praise to the Lord on high Doddridge 332 Praise wails in Zion, Lord ! for thee fVatts 1 12 Praise ye Jehovah's name W. Oovde 253 Praise ye the Lord, exalt his name IVatts 226 Praise ye the Lortl ; my heart shall join IVatts 244 Praise ye the Lord ; 't is good to raise fVatts 245 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Montgoviery 481 Prostrate, dear Jesus ! at thy feet S. atemiett 408 Quiet Lord! my froward heart Mewton 220 Raise thee, my soul ! fly up and run IVatts 614 Raise your triumphant songs , fVatts 333 Rejoice, the Lord is King C. fVesley 321 Rejoice, ye righteous I in the Lord fVatts 08 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high! fVatts 51 j Repent ! the voice celestial cries Doddridge 381 J Rest, from thy labor, rest Montgomery 527 ♦ Return, my roving heart ! return Doddridge 452 } i Return, my soul ! unto thy rest Montgomery 188 < } Return, O God of love! return fVatts 146 J } Return, O wanderer ! now return Colly er 400 } J Return to the guide of thy youth Jiced 445 | } Rise, glorious sun ! supremely bright Beddome 304 J ♦ Rise, gracious God ! and shine Pratt''s Col. 529 ' Rise, my soul ! and stretch thy wings Seagrave -^8 i Rise, O my soul ! pursue the path JVccdham 427 } Rock of ages ! cleft for me Toplady 33t) J Roll on, thou mighty ocean ! Praties Col. 532 I Safely through another week JVewton 509 i Saints with pious zeal attending Taylor 273 ; Salvation is for ever nigh fVatts 138 J Salvation ! Oh ! the joyful sound fVatts 417 { Saviour! breathe an evening-blessing Edmcston 150 i Saviour ! visit thy plantation JVctcton 491 Say, sinner ! hath a voice within Hyde 389 Search my heart — my actions prove fVrangham 57 See, from Zion's sacred moimtain Kelly 493 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand Doddridge 493 See th' eternal Judge descending Clclaiid^s Hymns 600 See the ransomed millions stand Condcr 554 See, what a living stone tVatts 194 Servant of God! well done Montgomery 527 Servants of God ! iu joyful lays Montgomery 185 Shall man, O God of light and life Dwight 140 Shall the vile race of flesh and blood fVatts 279 Shall we go on to sin fVatts 457 Shepherds ! hail the wondrous stranger C'/oi. Psalmist 294 Show pity. Lord ! O Lord ! forgive fVatU 97 FIRST LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 707 I PAGE \ Shine on our land, Jehovah shine Watts 11 li J Shout, for the great Redeemer reigns Bcddomc 533 t Sinco all the varying scenes of lime Hcrvey 449 J Sing, all ye lands ! with rapture sing Hatfield 164 J Sing, all ye nations ! to the x^ord . . Watts 1 15 J Sing, all ye ransomed of the Lord ! Ddddridtre 4J^8 j Sing— hailcUijah ! praise the L,ord Sicfetutr 37!) » Sing to the Lor., ^loud IVatti' 131 J Sing to the Lora Jehovah's name W^atts 1513 { Sing to the Lord most high Dwig/it 165 J Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands ! Watts 1.58 i Sing to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts ! Watts 594 4 Sinner ! art thou still secure JVewton 382 { Sinner ! On ! why so thoughtless grown Watts 380 J Sinner ! stop. Oh! stop and think jVewton 379 # Sinners ! the voice of God regard ... h'mccett 398 } Simiers ! turn, why will ye die ! C. Weslaj 398 ! Sinners ! will you scorn the message JiUen 401 { So fades the lovely blooming flower Mrs. Steel 550 { Softly now, the light of day y-V's. Col. 559 ♦ So let our lips and lives express. . Walts 472 i Songs of immortal praise belong Watts 181 5 Songs of praise the antcels sang JMontgomery 281) } Sons of men ! behold Irom far Wesley 294 ♦ Soon as 1 heard my Father say Watts 58 # Soon as the morning raj s appear Wrangkam 22 i Sovereign of worlds ! display thy power li. H. Draper 539 J Sovereign Ruler, Lord of all ! Raffics 407 ♦ Spirit of holiness ! look down Bathurst 420 # Spirit of peace ! celestial Dove ! Spirit of the Psalms 224 ' Spirit of power and might ! behold Muutgumery 54f) J Stand up and bless the Lord Montgomery 273 } Stand up, my soul ! shake off thy fears Watts 433 j Stay, thou insulted Spirit ! stay C. Wesley 3()9 « Stoop down, my thoughts ! that used to rise Watts 5i>0 { Stretched on the cross, the Saviour dies Mrs. Steele 342 } Sure the blest Comforter is nigh Mrs Steele 309 t Sure there 's a righteous God IVutis 126 I Sweet is the last, the parting ray Prates Set. 563 i Sweet is the memory of thy grace Watts 24t j Sweet is the time of spring Ocms 57 1 | Sweet is llie work, my God ! my King Watts 151 j Sweet is the work, O Lord! Spirit Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Beatty 410 } Sweet was the time, when first I felt JVeirtoa 404 j Swell the anthem, raise the song Hartford Col. 287 1 Teach me the measure of my days Ifatts 7? { Tell us wand'rer, wildly roving ." Gems 394 { Thank and praise Jehovah's name Montgomery 178 { That awfid dav will surely come Watts 596 « The day of wrath— that dreadful day Walter Scott 601 } That mar is blest who stands in awe Watts 183 { That once-loved form now cold and dead Jifrs. Steele 579 J Th' Almighty reigns, exalted high Watts 160 « Th' atoning work is done Kelly 361 ' The earth i'or ever is the Lord's Watts 52 { Thee we adore, eternal name Watts 574 { Thee will 1 bless, O Lord, my God ! Wraigkam 71 ' Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength ! Watts 36 { The festal morn, my God ! is come Merrick 2 10 ' ^ 708 FIRST LINKS OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. PA or Th« giddy world, witli flj tteriiig longiie Diriglu 61 The God of love will sun: indulge Scutt 591 The god or nuture and cf yrace MoiUgomrrij i;i7 The haughty sinners I have seen IVatts 7ti The head that once was cr■. IVcsUy, Jr. 515 The Lord on high proclaims IVatts 282 The Lord our (Jod is full of might H. K. IVhite 283 The Lord shall come ! the earth shall t|Uake Jleber 598 The Lord, the God of glory reigns Mrs Steele 152 The Lord, the Judge, before his tlirone IVatts 95 The Lord, the Sovereign King H'atts 173 The Lord imlo thy prayer atlend Wrangkam 44 The man is ever blest IVatts 14 The mercies of my God and King Lytc 144 The mind was formetl to mount sublime Mrs. Steele 444 The morning dawns upon the place Montgamcry 342 The praise of Zion waits for thee IVatts 1 1 1 The praises of my tongue IVatts 122 The promise of my Father's love Watts 502 The promises 1 sing Doddridge 281 The Saviour calls — let every ear Mrs. Steele 391 The Saviour kindly calls Doddridge 495 The Saviour ! Oh ! what endless charms Mrs. Steele 3] 1 The spacious firmament on high Jiddison 40 The Spirit breathes upon the word Coicper 204 The Spirit like a peaceful dove Watts 3G4 The tempter to my soul hath said Montgomery 16 The voice of free gr;ioe cries, — Escape to the mountain TUornhy 322 There is a founlain lilled with blood Cowper 303 There is a i,'lori J FIRBT LINES OF PSALMS AND HYMNS. 709 J I . I I PAGE 1 I This place is holy ground Montgomery 588 } i This spacious eurth is all the Lord's Watts 51 j } This world is poor from shore to shore JiTeUon 612 j J Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee Hcber 583 t I Thou art my portion, O my God ! tVntts 1% { ' Thou art the way, to thee alone G. TV. Doanc 337 } { Thou God of love, thou ever blest ! fVntts 205 « * Thou lovely source of true delight Mrs. Steele 316 i I Thou only Sovereign of my heart ! Mrs. Steele 3-25 < I Thou that dost my life prolong Tate and Brady 555 J ' Thou very-present Aid ! C H'esley 309 { J Thou who art enthroned above Sandys 152 ♦ ♦ Thou ! whom ray soul admires above IVatts 355 } t Thou, whose almighty word Pratt's Col. 375 { i Thrice happy he, who shuns the way Montgomery 13 } } Thrice happy man ! who fears the Lord If'aits 183 J } Through all the changing scenes of life Tate and Brady 72 < 4 Through endless years thou art the same Tate and Brady 169 { i Through every age, eternal God ! Watts 145 { { Through sorrow's night, and danger's path H. K. White 592 j ♦ Through the day thy love has spared us Kelly 560 j J Thus far the Lord has led me on Watts 563 « t Thus God, th' eternal Father, spake Watts 180 | i Thy glorj-. Lord 1 the heavens declare Montgomery 41 J ; Thy gracious presence, O my God ! Mrs. Steele 473 j * Thy law is perfect, Lord of light ! Montgomery 41 i i Thy life 1 read, mv dearest Lord ! 4'. Steiinett 496 1 5 Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord ! Watts 199 j i Thy mercy, my God ! is the theme of my song J. Stacker 267 { { Thy name, almighty Lord ! Watts 190 j * Thy people, Lord ! who trust thy word Voice 548 < i Thy way, O God ! is in the sea Fawcett 285 | I Time is winging us away Burton 570 { j 'T is by the faith of joys to come Watts 457 J I T is by thy strength the mountains stand Watts 1 13 J t "T is hnished ! so the Saviour cried S. Stennett 340 i i 'T is God, the Spirit, leads Beddome 365 } j 'T is midnight— and on Olive's brow W. B. Tappan 338 • j To bless thy chosen race Tate and Brady 117 ' I To-day — if ye will hear his voice KenVs Col. 395 J i To God add ress the joyful psalm Spirit of the Psalms 162 j { To God I cried with moumtul voice Watts 128 j { To God I lift mine eyes Watts 207 J To God I made my sorrows known Watts 239 « To God, in whom I trust Watts 56 ' To God, the great, the ever-blessed Watts 176 { To God, the only wise Watts 305 I To heaven 1 lift my waiting eyes Watts 206 5 To Jesus, the crown of my hope Coicper 3!9 « To-morrow, Lord I is thine Doddridge 387 ! To our almighty Maker, God Waits 161 I To our God, loud praises give Conder 230 ♦ To our Redeemer's glorious name Mrs. Steele 335 J To praise the ever-bounteous Lord JVeedliam 572 i To spend one sacred day Jf'/itts 135 { To thee, before the dawning light Walts WC> { To thee, great Source of light ! S. Lyrics 270 » To thee, most holy and most higli Watts 127 I To thee, my <;od and Saviour Haireis 326 { To thee, my God ! my heart shall bnng Mrs. Ste:-le 268 I To thee, O Lord ! I raise my cries Bur/mc GO { To the Source of every blessing Batimrst 377 f- 60 PAOK To thy pastures, lair and large Jlerr.ck 50 To your Creator, tJod /,/r». Slcrlc -JliS 'T was by an order from the Lord iVutts JS? 'T was from tliy liaiid, my God ! I came Halts 235 'T was in the watches of ihe night H'atts lOSJ 'T was on that dark, that doleful night liatts 5U2 United prayers ascend to thee Culhjcr 497 Unshalien as the sacred hill Walls 212 Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb ! Wnlis 575 Up from my youth— may Israel say Halts 217 Up to the Lord, who reigns on high Waits 27 H Vain are the hopes, the sons of men Walts 459 Vainly through night's weary hours Spirit of the Psalms 217 Wait, O my soul ! thy Maker's will lieddume 474 Wake the song of jubilee Bacon 553 Watchman ! tell us of the night Buwring 528 \A'eary of wandering from my God C. WcsUy 40ii Welcome ! delightful morn ! Hay ward 510 Welcome, O Saviour ! to my heart Bourne's Cut. 4 19 Welcome, sacred day of rest ! W. Brawn 513 Welcome— sweet day of rest ! Watts 509 Welcome, welcome, dear Redeemer ! Evan. Mag. 414 We lifl our hearts to thee J. Wesley 555 V\'e love thee, Lord ! and we adore Watts '.'.8 We seek a rest beyond the skies J^'ewton 408 We sing the praise of him who died Kelly 343 What are these in bright array Montgomery Gl8 VVhal are those soul-reviving strains PratCs Col. 301 What blissful harmonies above Mrs. Conder 021 What equal honors shall we bring Watts 310 } What is life? 'T is but a vapor Kelly 614 < What shall I render to my God Watts 189 J What sinners value, 1 resign Watts 35 < What though a thousand at thy side Watts 148 i When all thy mercies, O my God ! Jiddisoit 272 } When, as returns this solemn day Mrs. Barbauld 517 \ Whert bending o'er the brink of life Collyer 577 \ When blooming youth is snatched away Mrs. Steele 591 \ When fainting in the sultry waj^te Mrs. Steele 275 » W hen gathering clouds around 1 view Mrs. Heber 357 ! \ Wlien gloomy doubts and fears Mrs. Steele 440 J j Wiien God t>om sin's captivity Montgomery 214 J } When God in wrath shall come JD wight 105 j J When God is nigh, my faith is strong Watts 34 t J When God revealed his gracious name Watts 215 j 4 When I can read my title clear If 'alts 42? | i When I can trust my all with God Conder 477 j i When Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand Watts 180 J J When I survey the wondrous cross Watts 345 | ' When I the holy grave survey B. Wallin 351 I When Jesus left the throne of God Montgomery 495 i Whon man grows bold in sin Wa'ts 74 5 When marshaled on the nightly plain H. K. WK te 298 } When musing sorrow weeps the past J Be still, my heart, these anxious carea Kewtnn £54 \ Blessed fountain, full of grace Kelly 056 i Blessed Saviour, thee I love 6.X>ujJield,Jr. 032 < Dy cool Siloam's shady rill Hebcr 675 > Ceaseless praise be to the Father E. W.P. 625 { Come, 0 thou Traveler unknown C.Wesley 663 > Come, youthful wanderers, haste to the Saviour. 676 < Complete in thee, no work of mine A. R. W. 057 / Creator. Spirit, Viy whose aid Drydcn 63S i Crown his head with endless blessing Praifs Col. 629 r Depth of mercy, can there be C.Weshy 049 J Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord ...Hart 086 Ere the blue heavens were stretched abroad Watts 628 Eternal Sun of Righteousness C.Wesley 667 Kather, Son, and Holy Ghost C.Weshy 663 Forever here my rest shall be C.Wesley 030 Forever with the Lord Montgomery 0S2 J For the mercies of the day Baptist Noel 027 / Fi'om every stormy wind that blows Stnuxll 050 { From the cross uplifted high Havjeii C41 { From the table now retiring Exeter Coll. 075 / Give to the winds thy fears Tr.hyJ. Wesley 671 ' Glory, glory everlasting Kelly 629 { Glory to God the Father be 620 { God bless our native land T. S. Dwight 677 \ God of my life, to thee I call Coivper 050 God of my salvation, hear C. Wesley 048 God of our salvation, hear U3„ Kelly 687 God's holy law transgressed Beddome 030 Go, labor on, spend and be spent Bonar 073 Great God, this sacred day of thine Mrs. Steele 023 714 INDEX TO SUPPLEMENT. PAGE Hail, my evcr-lilessed Jesus Wlngrove 631 Holy Father, heiir my cry SBonar 626 Holy Ghost, the Infinite 637 How gentle God's commands Doddridge 652 If thou impart thyself to me C.Wesley 666 I heard the voice of Jesus say- Bonar 636 I lay my sins on Jesus Bonar 635 I love the Lord, because my voice Rouse 685 I'm but a stranger here 682 1 was a wandering sheep Bonar 659 Jesus, at whose supreme command. C.Wesley 674 Jesus, engrave it on my heart Medley 631 Jesus, I know, hath died for me J.Wesley 657 Jesus, let thy pitying eye C.Wesley 641 Jesus, merciful and mild T.Hastings 633 Jesus, my strength, my hope C. WesUy 662 Jesus, our best-beloved friend 672 Jesus spreads his banner o'er us 675 Jesus, thy boundless love to me C. Wesley 653 Jesus, thyself to us reveal C. Wesley 664 . Jesus, united by thy grace C. Wesley 672 !| Just as I am, without one plea Charlotte Elliott 645 ['• Laboring and heavy laden Ranlcin 659 Leader of faithful souls and guide C. Wesley 079 Lo! God is here! let us adore Tersteegen 625 Lord! as to thy dear cross we flee 661 Lord! dismiss us with thy blessing Rippon 686 Lord! I believe; thy power I own. Wreford 668 Lord of the harvest, bend thine ear 678 Make haste, 0 man, to live Bonar 673 May the grace of Christ our Saviour 686 Mercy, 0 thou Son of David Newton 647 Must Jesus bear the cross alone 633 My days are gliding swiftly by Nelson 681 My God, My Father, while I stray Charlotte EUiott 654 My God, the covenant of thy love Doddridge 656 My gracious Lord, I own thy right Doddridge 665 My gracious Kedeemer I love Francis 635 !My Jesus, as thou wilt Schmolk 655 My spirit on thy care H.F.Lyte 666 Near me, 0 my Saviour, stand C.Wesley 667 No room for mirth or trifling here C.Wtsley 642 |- Now remember thy Creator S. Mills Day 676 0 God! how often hath thine ear W.M. Bunting 660 0 God! wo praise thee and confess Bishop Patrick 624 0 JosusI King most wonderful Lyra Catholica 636 0 Lord, I would delight in thee Ryland 665 0 sacred head, once wounded Gerliard, tr. by J. W. Alexander 634 0 thou to whose all-searching sight J. Wesky 668 0 thou who hearest the prayer of faith Toplady C>46 Oh! cca.se, my wandering soul .j, MuMenberg 658 / Oh! could I find from day to day Unrtford Selection 060 I Oh! for a heart to praise my God C.Wesley 661 \ Oh! send thy light forth, and thy truth Rouse 084 Oh! that in me the sacred fire C.Wesley 03'.! Oh! that the Comforter would come C l/'.sley {altered) 639 Oh ! when shall 1 1 !0h! worshiJ?tho King, all glorious above Lord Glendg (>2i J Once, 0 Lord, thy garden flourished Newton 651 One there is above all others Newlon 623 Peace, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan Epis. CoU. 642 Prince of Peace, control my will 653 Return and come to God Doane 640 Saviour, I thy word believe Tnplady 638 Saviour, when in dust to thee Lord Glenelg 643 Saw ye not the cloud arise C.Wesley 677 Sow in the morn thy seed 673 Stand up! stand up for Jesus! G. Duffield, Jr. 670 Strait is the way, the door is strait Watts 648 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want liottse 683 The morning light is breaking S.F. Smith 678 The Spirit in our hearts^ ST. U. Qnderdonk 640 This world, 0 God, like that above Madame Guion 665 Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way 670 Though troubles assail and dangers affright Newton 655 Thou who didst on Calvary bleed Evening Hymns 645 Time, thou speedest on but slowly Lyra Germanica 683 To-day the Saviour calls Spiritual Songs 641 To whom, my Saviour, shall I go 630 Unite, my roving thoughts, unite Doddridge 652 Tain, delusive world, adieu C. Wesley 647 Weary sinner, keep thine eyes - 642 We've no abiding city here Kelly 680 What grace, 0 Lord, and beauty shone 634 When, gracious Lord, when shall it be C. Wesley 667 When languor and disease invade Toplady 661 When this passing world is done McCheyne 669 WhUe in sweet communion feeding. 674 With broken heart and contrite sigh 649 •Hi INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Abba Fathkr, 99, 211, 453, ICl. Abraham, 174, 457, 494, 497. Absence of God, 131, 141. Accepted time, 40-2. See — To-day. Access to God, 111, 138, 354. Admissions, 498, 499, 5U1. Adoption, 108, i;i5, 4i0, 460, 461. Adoration, 154, 156, 104, 185, 227, 265. See — Praise. Adversity. See Jlfflictions. Advocate, 305, 409. AfflictioES, 23, 83, 84, 128, 169, 170, 191, 195, 202, 239, 445, 448, 449,472. Alarm, 37D— 387. All-Sufficiency of God, 107. Almost Christian, 387. Alms, 183. See Charity, and Lib- erality. Ambition, 221. Angels, ii9, 70, 72, 149, 173, 205, 291, 292, 295, 297, 359, 453. Apostasy. .See — Backslider, Apostle's Commission, 525. Ascension. See — Christ. Ashamed, 333, 475, 504. Assurance, 369, 428, 475. Atheism, 32. Atonement. See — Christ. Backslider, 55, 97,98,99, 188,406, 412, 445, 4,52, 45.5, 465. Banner, Gospel, 529, 533. Baptism, 494, 496, 497. Beatitudes, 435. Being of God, 40, 41, 42, 261, Believers, 463. Sec — Saints. Benevolence, 183. See — Charity. Benevolent Societies, 438, 439, 440. Bereavement, 445. Sec — Death. liethel, 480. Bethlehem's Star, 294, 296, 298. Bible, 198, 203. Sec— Scriptures. Blessedness, 217, 430. Blood. See— Christ. Bondage, 423. Bones, Dry, 490. Book of Life, 281, 449. Bread, 503. Breathing after Holiness, 43, 146, 200, 269, 366, 420, 431, 441, 444, 451, 473, 507. Bivad Way, 387. See— End of the B'otherly Love, 223, 224, 225, 435. Burden, 76,99, 103. See—Oui/t. Calvary, 36, 345, 394, 448, 475. Canaan, 177,423. Captives, 214, 231, 232, 233. Carnal Joys, 416. See — Pleasures. Charity, 81, 183, 438, 439, 440. Chastisement, 76, 176, 194, 195, 202. See — Afflictions. Children, 24, 27, S^", 70, 121, 130, 301, 403, 404, 493, 49.5, 498 ; Death of, 585. Choice, 196,395. Christ, 289—362. Advent, 81, 158, 162, 298, 307, 336 Advocate, 305, 409. Agony, 338, 339, 342, 345. Ascension, J 7, 51. 91, 92,93, 118, 347, 348, 349. Atonement, 80, J 19, 304, 308,362,406. Sec— Death of Christ. Birth, 292, 293, 295. Beauty, 87, 88. Scc—Ei- cellency Blood, 80, 215, 342, 344, 358. Bread, 503. Captain, 433, 531. Compassion, 299, 305, 309, 357, 504. Condescension, 2.5, 498, 504, 517. Conqueror, 53, 88, 93. Corner-stone, 191, 193, 194. Coronation, 73, 87, 91, 312, 352, 356. Cross, 320, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, 351. Death, 35, 180, 336, 339, 340, 341. See — Atonement. Desire of all nations, 313, 517. Divinity, 86, 87, 92, 93, 313, 318, 321, 324, 517. Exaltation, 15, 16, 25, 39, 45, 52, 53, 73, 180, 181, 312 359. Example, 180, 314, 328, 338, 471, 496. E.xcellency, 87,88, 119, 303, 318, 332, 334. Faithfulness, 167, 441, 462, 475. Fountain, 303, 358, 394, 397, 493. Fullness, 303. ♦■ ri6 — 4 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 717 Christ, Glory, 52, 54, 86, 88, 282, 318, 328. Grace, 80, 3-.7. Hiding-place, 410. Humanity, '25. Humiliation, 25, 296, 297. See — Incarnation^ and Death. Incarnation, 25, 80, 160, 290, 297, 302, 32(), 378, 54.). Intercession, 300, 346, 347, 357, 360, 463. Judge, 160, 250, 317, 594,595. King, 52, 53, 54, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 123. 142, 181, 317, 318, 321, 505. Kingdom, 15,91, 123, 154, 361, 540, 541, 547, 553. Lamb, 312, 315, 316, 355, 363, 448. Light, 306, 316, 320, 48L Life, 316, 323. liOve, 86, 180, 305, 307, 350. See — Atonement. Loving-kindness, 330. Majesty, 86, 87, 88. Mediation, 100, 333. Mission, 298, 307, 311. Nativity, 289, 291, 292, 293, 295. .See — Incarnation. Obedience, 138, 299. Offices, 142, 329. Pearl of great price, 307. Physician, 313, 337, 424. Power, 311. Precious, 301, 302, 322, 332, 334, 354, 447. Presence, 327, 332. Priesthood, 181, 299, 317, 357, 361, 362. Prophet, 304. Ransom, 81, 304. Refuge, 324, 325. Reign, 92, 123, 124, 158, 159, 160, 161, 152, 181, 222, 223, 349, 353, 359. Resurrection, 35, 73, 336, 340, 346, 347, 348, 340, 351, 515. Righteousness, 138, 308,314. Rock, 193, 194, 336. Sacrifice, 80, 330. Saviour, 191, 258, 260, 326. Second coming, 158, 162, 317, 318, 545, 594, 595. Shepherd, 49, 355. Suffering?, 45, 46, 110, 301, 338, 339, 406. See— Death. Sun, 304, 306. Sympathy, 299, 357. See— C<)mpassion. Christ, Teacher, 304. Victorious, 39, 46, 73, 85, 93, 111, 118, 123, 124,180, 346, 546, 55U. Wisdom, 308. Church, 57, .58, 87, 89, 93, 94, 119, 131, 138, 1.39, 151, 154, 162, 167, 193 194, 520. City oV God, 9l', 94, 139, 468, 551. Comlbrter, 368, 369. See— Holy Spirit. Comforts, 155, 193. Commission of Christ, 298, 309, 323. Communion, 196, 274, 459, 476, 503, 505. Confession, 67, 76, 97, 98, 146, 201, 218,220, 369,497,413.429. Confidence, 60, 65, 66, 85, 89, 106, 206, 220, 268, 442, 440. Conscience, 389, 443. Consecration, 189, 196, 420, 424, 499. Contentment, 220,221. Contrition, 97, 98, 100, 343, 369, 404, 411,441. Conversion, 61, 80, 215. 413—424, 476. 492. Conviction, 388—391. Covenant, 55, 142, 174, 181, 182, 463, 494, 49S, 500, 502. Creation, 25, 39, 40. 41, 42, 68, 261. Cross, 343, 405, 411, 414, 415, 416, 504. Crucifixion, 345, 457. Darkness, 418, 451. 469, 473. Day of grace, 140, J41, 384. Death, 34, 95, 121, 144, 147,575—593. Death-bed, 308, 578, 588. Declensien, 464, 489, 491. Decrees, 181, 279, 281. Dedication, 57, 522, 523. Delay, 381. See— To-day. Deliverance, 137, 192, 212. Dependence, 203, 216, 217. Depravity, 32, 74, 97, 307, 308, 395. Desertion, 82, 83, 84, 86, 106, 120, 127,131,239,442,465. • Desire, 451. Despair, 140. Despondency, 82, 128, 441, 442. Devotedness, 102. Devotion, 102, 226, 478. Dismissions, 622 — 628. Distress, 29, 80, 85, 107, 141, 441. Door, 399, 401. Doubts, 440, 443. Doxolog}', 190, 101, 622—626. Early Piety, 7P. Education, 70, 122. Efforts, 529. Election, 449, 463. Knd of the wicked, 13, J 4, 74, 75, 95, 102, 12.5, 126, 127, 141, 156, GOO. Bnd of the world, 601. See— Christ, Second Coming. Enemies, 100, 191, 103, 110, 205, 217, 238, 240. Enmity, 101. Espousals, 505. Eleniity, 383, 446 586, .590. Evcnlni,', 20, 72, 150, 208, 558—564. I'.vi.lerice of grace, 33, 75, 426, 434, ■i:!i, 466. .See — Conversion, Evil company, 61. Example, 427. Exhortation, 71, 72, 149, 155, 156, 247, 380, 397, 398. Experience, 203, 416, 427. Expostulation, 384, 389, 397, 398 400. Faith, 221, 270, 309, 335, 427, 431, 457, 458, 472. Faithfulness. See — Ooil,and Christ. Family worship, 138, 150. Famine, 68, 536. Farewell, 436, 586. Fears, 31, 201, 440, 443, 462 Feast, 506. Fellowship, 310, 315, 376, 436, 408, 499. For!,'iveness, 67, 171, 172 215, 480. Fountains, 303, 394, 397, 493. Frailly, 77, 79, 145, 147, 172, 241, ;W3, 386, 574. Freedom, 287, 288. Friendstiip, 224, 225. Fruits, 460. Funeral, 77, 145, 147, 575, 582, 583, 589. KTHSEltlANB 33S, 339. lory, 54. on, 261—288. All in all. 268. 277. Almighty, 02, 153, 173, 178, 279, 283. Being, 40,41, 42, 261. Benefactor, 271. Care, 24, 69, 164, 165, 174, 182, 241, 305. Communion, 377. See — Christ. Compassion, 169, 170, 176, 185, 189, 228, 243, 262. Condescension, 26, 184, 185, 186, 262, 272, 278. Creator, 69, 167,205,228,202, 265. Defence, 18, 75, 90, 134, 149, 192,205,207, 212, 213. Deliverer, 36,61, 64, 178. GOD, Dominion, 51, 52, 117, 144 157, 16.5, 173, 247. Eternal, 145, 153 167, a(».^ 263. Faithful, 37, 103, 142, 151, 171, 172, 175.214,229,244, 286, 449, 463. Father, 6.5, IDH, lr<9, 27f.. Forbearance, 163, 210 Glory, 228, 279, 282. Goodness, .50, 73, 71, 1 13, 134, 163, 164, 11)5, 170, 178. 185, 235, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 266, 275. Grace, 26, 27, 73, 107, 134,170, 172, 228, 235, 262, 266. Greatness, 69, 143, 242, 243, 245. Guide, 75, 94, 178, 464. Belp, 31, 145, 155, 187, 206, 568. Holy, 279, 283. Incomprehensible, 280, 284, 285. .fudge, 27 28, 96, 161. Juat, ii7, 28, 37, 73, 74, 282. Kind, 229, 244. King, 28, 38, 62, 89, 104, 154, 157, 159, 160, 184,208, 262. Love, HI, 177, 247, 2t*5. See— Goodness, Loving-kindne.ss, 330. Majesty, 27, 38, 118, 143, 153, 154, 184, 186, 264, 276, 283. Merciful, 50, 73, 74, 104, 144, 17.5, 176, 177, 189, 229, 230, 237, 244, 282. Omnipresent, 234. 236, 237. Omniscient, 68, 234, 235, 236. 452. Portion, 19, 21, 34, 125, 196. 413. Power, 63, 09, 107, 128, 170, 275, 283. Presence, 237, 270, 377, 473. Providence, 28, 181, 216. 223, 261, 264, 271,272,284. Refuge, 18, 27, 30, 37, 5S. k9, 9lC;i4, 101, 100, 107, I4S. 274, 463. Shepherd, 46, 47, 48. 49, M. 131, 155, 493. Sovereiw, 61, 127. 132, 134, 164, 168,281. 285. Supreme, 132, 144, 1.53, 160. 164, 187. Truth, 74, 104, 165, 463. Unchangealile, 167. 169. Wisdom, 275, 280. Works, I8l,22.'^,2.')0.269,2?*t». Wrath, 128. 5 Good works, 33, 472. I Gospd. 39. 88. 94, 143, 161, 162, > 203. 319. [299,311. < Excellency. 143, 204, 260. 5 Feast, 396. i Frofines."!. See — Grace. 5 InTitations. 391—404. J Message. 193. 290, 401. i> Power, 88, 260, 311. 5 Rejection. 106. * Spread of. 116, 159. 223. 5 537—554. ' Success, 538, 548, 549, 552. 5 Triumphant; 39, 114, 180. * 181, 539, 544. 5 Trumpet, 392, 402, 538, 541. J Grace, 26, 27, 322,327, 395,421,426 5 429. 459, 475. 1 Graces, 434. See — Evideneeg. I Griititude, 170, 171, 172, 188, 189, S 192. 273, 377, 421, 507. I Grave, 140, 375, 580. 588, f Guilt, 99, 370, 390, 409, 455. J Hahdness of Heart, 454, 456. < IKarvest, 141, 672, 573. > Health. 470. J Heart. 98. 391, 452. 456. 5 Heathen, 529. 535. 542, 548, 549 < Heaven. 35, 36, 51,72, 151,206, 215, 5 273, 328, 331, 417, 443, 468, 513, < 554. 587, 602—621. J Heavenly -mindedness. 358. < Heirs of God, 33, 75,460. 5 Hell. 141. i Heralds, 524, 530,532, I Holiness. 52, 54, 431, 472. i Holy Spirit. 350, 362—372, 546,547. I Hope. 31. 34, 58, 82, 83, 85, 220,407, i 425, 428. 433. 443, 463, 476, 576. I Ho.sanna. 24, 193, 194. 301, 552. 5 Household. 224, 225, 497. * Uou.^eof God. 56,57, 84, 133, 134, 5 135,136,208,209,222,514,521. ' Ste — Sanctuary. / Humility. 221. 435. J Ilusbaudman. 112. < Hypocrisy, 60. J Il)0L.4TRY. 34. 131. J Immorality. 30. < Incarnation. See — Christ. 5 Imon.'itaucy. 176. 452. < Indwelling Sin, 240, 410. 5 Infants, 493. 494, 496,498 ; Death J of. 580. ' Ingratitude. 454, 455 i Inspiration. 257. 5 Intercession. See — Christ. S Invitations, 391—404. [517. > Invocations. 362. 373. 375, 479, 485, J Israel. 33, 130, 188, 535. Jkbusalem. New, 550, 608. Jews. 33, 130, 186, 535, Joy, 425, 447, 488. 490. Jubilee, 488, 540, 552, 553. Judgment. 95 96, 141. 160. 250. 382 593. 594.-601. [460, 463! Justification, 06, 67, 198,420, 459. Kingdom, 121. See — Christ and God. Knowledge, 451. Latter day, 530, 551. Law, 41, 319, 389, 459. Liberality, 183, 438, 439, 440. Life, 77, 79,147,337,386, Light, 306, 367, 368, 418. Longing for God, 48, 82, 83. See— Thirsting. Lord's Day, 22, 135 151, 191, 193, 208, 209, 509—519. Prayer 485. Supper, 502—508 Loss of the soul, 590, 092. 596. 604. See—Jilarm and end of the wicked Love, 434. [436. to Brethren. 223. 224. 225. Church, 231, 232. 233. Christ. 310, 316.466, 467- God, 434. Man, 434. Neighbor. 4,38, 439, 440. Lukewarmness. 444. 450. 454, 460, Magistrates, 105, 132, 166, Man, 25, 26, 235. 241. Mariners, 178, 179. Martyrs, 617. Mediation. See — Christ. Meditation, 109,_197, 202. Meekness, 435, 472 Memorials. 503. Mercy. 267, 382. 408. [519. Mercy-seat, 160, 269, 274, 409. 410. Merits. 405! 459. Messiah. 124, 222. Millennium, 537, 539, 544. Ministry, 524 — 527. Miracles. 186. 313. Missionary. 531, 532, 533, 530, 543. Missionary meeting, 530. Missions. 528 — 536. Morning'. 17. 18, 19, 21, 179, 238, 554 — 558. Morning or Evening. 564-066. Mortality. 145. 167, 461. Mountains. 475. Mourner. 199. 435, 469,575,576,591. Mystery, 284, 320. Narrow way. 387. Nation, 45, 106, 288. Nativity. .See — Christ. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Nature, 39,40,41,42,280. New birth, 370, 371, 372,413. New year, 147, 56G, 5G7, 568, 560. Niglit, 1U9. 5 Obkdience, 155, 156, 196,426;459. i Offers. See — Gospel. iOld age, 120, 121, 449. One tiling needful, 331, 387. Oppressors, 30, 103. } Ordinances, 493—508. i Ordinations. See — Ministry. Original sin. See — Depravity. Orphans, 29, 58, 59. Pardon, 54, 67, 218. Parents. See — Baptism, Children, and Infants, Parting of friends, 436, 437. Pastor, 525, 526; Death of, 526, 527. Pastures, 46, 47, 50. Patterns, 4?7. Peace, 37, 124, 435. Penitence, 97, 405, 407, 408. [217. Persecution, 24, 100, 101, 103, 110, Perseverance, 76, 103, 134, 136, 142, 171, 206, 305, 430, 442, 449, 401, 462, 463. Pestilence, 148, 149. Pilgrim, 77, 108, 109, 199, 396, 417, 418, 428. 433, 444, 446, 447, 451, 453, 464, 482, 518, 585. Pity, 438. See — Charity and Sym- pathy, Ple.iding, 32, 54, 50, 76, 84, 97, 98, 99, 106, 128, 141, 146, 170, 200, 201, 211, 239, 482, 486. Pleasures, 125, 394, 447, 451. Poor, 81. See — Charity. Portion, 428. Praise, 43, 111, 1 12, 1 14, 1 54, 1 55, 156, 157, 164, 166, 171, 172, 182, 184, 190, 191, 227, 229, 233, 244, 247, 248, 249, 251, 252, 253, 270. toChri8t,73, 91,92, 114, 121, 159, 300,312,313,315, 316, 335, 355, 514. God, 63, 70, 71, 72, 104, 115, 116, 138, 151, 1.52, 185, 263, 278, 286, 287, 30.5, 374. Trinity, 27, 374, 379, 622 —626. Prayer, 29, 43, 60, 120, 141, 168, 187, 364, 478—486. Preaching. See — Ministry, Predestination, 449, 463. Pride, 127. Probation, 383. Prodigal, 422. Profession, 498, 500, 501. Promised land, 76, 423, 602, 606, 610, 611, 612, 613. Promises, 199, 279, 28) , 286, 449, 476. Prophecy, 257, 542. Prosperity, 491. Protection, 11.5, 149, 205,207,212, 217, 233, 238, 430. Providence, 68, 115, 217,261,264, 271,272,284. Punishment, 105, 125. Purity, 51, 52, 435. Purposes, 284, 536. Rack, 420, 432. Rebukes, 23. Recollections, 464, 465. Reconciliation. See — Conversion, Recovery, 63, 64, 171, 172, 188, 469, Redeeming love, 425. [470. Redemption, 2.5, 430. Refuge, 30. See—Ood, Regeneration, 370, 371, 372, 413. Rejoicing in God, 48, 110, 163, 265, 276, 430. Remembrance, 36, 83, 86, 108, 129, 187, 239, 507, 508. Repentance, 55, 97, 381, 405, 411. See — Contrition, Reproach, 474. Request, 58. Resignation, 221, 445, 472, 477, 47a Resolutions, 202, 393, 421. Rest, 188, 392, 447, 468, 512, 513. See — Heaven, Resurrection, 34, 35, 95, 140, 144, 490, 512, 588, 592, 596. Retirement, 274, 459. Revelation, 39, 41, 42, 257—260. Revival, 137, 168,214,370,487—493, Rewards, 144, 149, 461. [537. Riches, 107, 307. Righteous, 13, 14, 33, 100, 578. Righteousness, 36, 431. Rising to God, 428, 431, 432. Rivers, 47, 90, 91. Robe, 431. Rock, 37, 38, 66, 82, 107, 336. Sabbath, 135, 151, 152, 209, 210, 509, 519. See—Lord^s day. Sacraments. See — Ordinances, Safety, 89, 93, 107, 149, 178, 305, 207, 212, 213. Saints, 76, 145, 195, 222, 449. Salvation, 33, 70, 115, 138, 417, Sanctification, 151, 367, 461, Sanctuary, 59, 134, 152, 166, 208, 210, 509, 514, 519-523. Set - House of Ood, Satan, 32. Saturday, 563. r^ INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 21 Scriptures, 43, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 204, 257— -JOO. Sea, 178, 179. Seamen, 178, 179. Seasons, 111, 1 13, 24l3, 264, 567, 573. Security, 148, 154, 206, 207, 212, 279. Seeking God, 129, 157, 175, 20 J, 405, 483. [500. Se//-Dedication, 415, 419, 424, 498, Denial, 471, 474. Examination, 50, 452. Loathing, 455, 482. Righteousness, 459. Sepulchre, 347, 411. Shame, 86, Shepherds, 294, 295. Sick-bed devotion, 78. Sickness, 23. 03, 470. Sinai, 413, 468, 475. Sincerity, 484. Sinner, '16, 125, 379, 380, 388, 400. Slander, 65. Sloth, 450. Soldier, 474. Sorrow, 406, 451, 473. Soul, 492. So vereig n ty . See — God. Spirit. See — Holy Spirit. Spring, 570, 571. Star, 294, 296, 298, 533. Storm, 61, 63. Submission, 88, 211, 419, 445, 45.3, 470, 473, 474, 477, 478, 482, 582, Success, 216, 217. [591. Summer, 572. Sun, 304, 306, 487. Sunday schools, 122, 610. Sec — Children. Support, 202, 579. Surrender, 414, 419. [440. Sj-mpathy, 81, 183, 435, 438, 439, Tabor, 475. Teaching, 55, 365, 383. Temple, 57, 53, 109, 209. Temptation, 32. 37, 120. Tempter, 18, 450. Terrors, 141, 332. Thanksgiving, 106, 175, 176, 189, 228, 242, 265, 287. Thief on the -cross, 303. Thirsting for God, 82, 83, 103, 109, 110, 133, 275, 366, 435, 469. . Throne of Grace, 218, 482, 486. Time, 575. See— Year. To-day, 140, 141, 15.5, 150, 157, 385, 395, 402. To-morrow, 337. Trials, 240, 478. Trinity, 373, 379. Troubles, 31, 189, 239, 441. Trust, 44, 55, 05, 68, 72, 82, 85, 104, 107, 110, 120, 121, 167, 219, 440, Truth, 337. [473. Trumpet, 597. Unbelief, 156, 176. See — Faith. Unfruitfulness, 454. Union, 2-23, 224, 225, 436, 437, 468. Uprightness, 33. Vanity, 77, 79, 107, 575. Victory, 474, 584, 616, 620. Vineyard, 131. Vision, 443. Vows, 103, 189, 501. Waiting on God, 58, 59, 211, 218, 219, 220, 240, 4^2. Walk, 465. Wanderings, 412, 422, 4.52. Warfare, 193, 433, 456, 468, 469, 474. Warnings, 131. See — Marm. Watchfulness, 450, 467, 468, 409. Watchman, 524, 525, 528. Waters, 46, 48, 393, 397. Way, 337,360,417,530. Wearv, 392, 393, 399. Weep"ing, 409, 488. Welcome, 41 1, 499. Wicked, 13, 14, 36, 100, 105. Winter, 246, 570. AVisdom, 4S3. Word of God. See — Scriptures. ^Vork3, 38, 459, 472. World, 307, 345, 414, 416, 420, 424, 447, 453, 507. Worship, 84, 94, 133, 134, 143, 151, 157, 163, 166, 209, 273, 509. Wrath, 141, 001. Year, 566 — 574. Yoke, 194. Youth, 121, 197, 204, 385, 403, 4S23, 500, 501. Zeal 203 427—432, Zion,'89, 93, '94, 112, 127, 138, 139, 168, 208, 214, 222, 231, 232, 233, 418, 4.53, 468, 490, 491, 330, Ml, 542, 549. 61 S/«»^~''^-^'>'^'>^ INDEX OP SUBJECTS TO SUPPLEMENT. i Adoration, 624, 629. J Ark of Salvation, 658. \ Assurance, 657, 658. < Baptism of fire, 639. J Blessing on the word, sought, 627. > Bliud Bariimeus, C47. J Burdens cast on God, 652, 654, 665,066. ; Christ, 628-837. \ Adored, 629, 631, 633, 635, 636. 5 A friend, 628. < A guide, 630. / A -efuge, 640, 64S. . i At the table, 674, 075. iCbosen, 647, 656. Divinity of, 628, 629. Needful, 631. Only, 632. f On the cross, 634, 642, 643. j Our all, 033, 635, 636, 647, 653, > 657. 5 Our intercessor, 648. f Our pattern, 034, 03.5, 661. i Our shepherd, 659. < Pa tience of. 634. / Sanctitication in, 630. i Sought in distress, 644, 645. I The King, 636. / Comforter, the Spirit the, 637. '. Complete n Christ, 657. 5 Consecration to God, 663, 665. ' Cousolaticn in sickness, 651. < Contrite heart sought, 661. f Conversion, 644-650. i Cross, hearing, 633. I Christ on, 634, 043. } Invitation from tha, 641. ' Crowns cast at Jesu.s' feet, 623. J Death, a sleep in .Tesus, 679. ^ eternal, 642. / Declension lamented, 651. ' Dismissions. 686. / Divinity of Christ, 628. J Doxologies, 637-091. 't EvENixo service, cl )so of. t27. t Faith sought, 668. Fearful encouraged, 671. Fellowship in Clirist, 072. Forgiveness in Christ, 630, OOi, 032, 634, 635. Friend, Christ a, C2S. God, omnipresent, 6C5. Our all, 607. Our friend, 052. Our leader, 670. Our shepherd, 684. Our trust, 6S4. Praised and adored, 624, 626. I'resent in his house, 625. Souglit in affliction, 650. Sought in his house, 623. God's covenant sure, 656 Goodness of God, 024. Grace, in Jesus, 031. for sinners, 056 Heaven anticipated, 671, 680-683. Holiness sought, 660, 601, 603, 664, 008. Holy Ghost. See— Spirit. Uow much we owe, 669. Intercession, of Christ, 648. Invitation, to the sinner, 640-6-l.T Jesus. See — C/irist. Joy, in Christ, 635, 635. God, 666. LiBOR for Christ, 672. 673. Laborers, prayer for tlie increase of. 678. Liberty of the sons of God, 666. Life a pilgrimage. 679-682. Living, to Christ, 665. with a purpose, 673. Lord's Supper, 674, 675. Majesty of God, 624. Mercy for the vilest, 649. Mercy-seat, 650. Ministers, prayer for increase of 678 Narrow way, 648. Nation, prayer for the, 677. i>- cL • « f » ^^ /^ ^4C^iA^aAy(y ^^. .*-' I'/fv ^/ CUr^'^