z 0) < Z u. Z W H i S CO %. s Lu I >■ > DQ < CO < s J E a 2 3 ui UJ u 2 o I »- N < J u ■5 h Id I r FROF S FI a u ■ H 2 ti ■-" U D z 5 J ft, > UJ a DiTldoi *o£ SecUoi 73 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/childreOOnewy CHILDEEX'S (Office^ to a ^wutay =j-?rf)ool. i EVENING. [All standing up, the Minister or Superintendent shall say.] N the Name of the Father, and of the Sox, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. [All kneeling.] OUR Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Tin' kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Versicle. —0 Lord, open Thou our lips. Response.— And our mouth shall show forth Thy praise. [All standing up.] n LORY be to the Father, and to the Sox. and to the ^-* Holy Ghost: As it ivas in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 10 EVENING, HYMN. The Loed's Name is praised ; From the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. Abide with us, for it is toward evening; And the day is far spent. Keep me as the apple of an eye ; Hide me under the shadow of Thy icings. The Lord himself is thy keeper; The Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand. ' So that the sun shall not burn thee by day; Neither the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; Yea, it is even He that shall keep thy sold. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy com- ing in; From this time forth for evermore. or: Apply thy heart unto instruction ; And thine ears to the words of knowledge. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom ; A good understanding have all they that do thereafter. Teach me, Lord, the way of Thy statutes; And I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Thy law; Yea, and I shall keep it with my whole heart EYEXIXG. 11 Tbe Lord hath been mindful of us, and He shall bless us ; He shall bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. Yea. like as a father pitieth his own children ; Even so is the Lord merciful unto them that fear Sim. HYMN. I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Yirgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell, The third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Al- mighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholic Church, The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting. Amen. Such as are planted in the house of the Lord; Shall flourish in the courts of the horse of our God. They will go from strength to strength : And unto the God of gods appeareth every one of therm in Sion. Let our prayer be set forth in Thy sight as the incense: 12 EVENING. And let the lifting up of our hands be an evening sacrifice. The Lord be with you ; And ivith thy spirit Let us pray. OGOD of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob; bless these Thy children, and sow the seed of eter- nal life in their hearts; that whatsoever in Thy holy Word they shall profitably learn, they may in deed ful- fil the same. Look, O Lord, mercifully upon them from heaven, and bless them, that they, observing Thy will, and alway being in safety under Thy protection ; may abide in Thy love unto their lives' end -through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLORD Jesus Christ, Who didst sit lowly in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions; grant unto us, Thy servants, both aptness to teach, and willingness to learn Thy blessed will, Who livest and reign est with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. rpHE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love J- of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with us all evermore. Amen. BEFORE GOING TO CHURCH. HYMN. Psalm 134. BEHOLD now, praise the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord; EVEXIXG. 13 2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord, even in the courts of the house of our God. 3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and praise the Lord. 4 The Lord, that made heaven and earth, give thee blessing out of Sion. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Sox, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and exer shall be, world icithout end. Amen. We will go into His tabernacle; And fall low before His footstool. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness ; And let Thy saints sing with joy fulness. Let us pray. GLORY be to Thee, Lord Jesus, Who, at the age of twelve years, didst go up to Jerusalem with Thy pa- rents, after the custom of the feast, to eat the passover, and to worship Thy Heavenly Father, blessed Sa- viour, give us grace, like Thee, to make religion our chiefest care, and devoutly to observe solemn times, and all holy rites which relate to Thy worship. Hosanna to the Sox of David ; Blessed is He that cometh in the 'name of the Lord, Hosanna in the high- est. Amen. ALMIGHTY Father, Who hast promised that they who seek early Thy heavenly wisdom shall early find it more precious than all the treasures of this world, 14 EVENING. send clown on these children the grace and blessing of Thy Holy Spirit; that they, being trained up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, may choose and love Thy way, and depart from it no more for ever; and that when Thou makest up Thy jewels in Thy glorious kingdom, these children may be there, and ma ,T be Thine; all which we ask for the sake of Thy H( ly Child Jesus, our only Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. Benediction. nnHE Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make -*- His face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up His countenance upon us, and give us peace, both now and evermore. Amen. CHILDREX'S HYMNAL. ^Homing. 1. AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Awake, lift up thyself, my heart, And with the Angels bear thy part, Who all night long unwearied sing Glory to the Eternal King. 3 I wake. I wake, ye heavenly choir, May your devotion me inspire. That I. like you, my age may spend, Like you may on my God attend. 4 All praise to Thee, Who safe hast kept And hast refreshed me while I slept; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 5 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew ; Disperse my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit till. 6 Direct, control, suggest this day All I design, or do, or say: That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 7 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly Host: Praise Father, Sox, and Holy Ghost. Amen. (15) 2. ^Horning. EVERY morning, mercies new, Fall as fresh as early dew; Every morning let us pay, Tribute with the early day; For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east to west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought to those who pray Strength to stand in evil day. As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendour burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Ever-blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise In unfailing prayer and praise. Amen, TESUS, holy, undefiled, J Listen to a little child ; Thou hast sent the glorious light Chasing far the sLent night. 2 Thou hast sent the sun to shine O'er this glorious world of Thine; Warmth to give, and pleasant glow, On each tender flower below. 3 Now the little birds arise, Chirping gaily in the skies; Thee their tiny voices praise In the early songs they raise. 4 Thou, by Whom the birds are fed, (Jive to me my daily bread; And Thy Holy Spirit give, Witlrjut AVhoni I cannot live. (16) ^Morning. 5 Make me, Lord, obedient, mild, As becomes a fittle child; All day Long, in every way, Teach me what to do and say. 6 Help me never to forget That in Thy great Book is set All that children think and say, For the awl'ul Judgment Day/ 7 Let me never say a word That will make Thee angry, Lord, Help me so to live in love, As Thine Angels do above. 8 Make me, Lord, in work and play, Thine more truly every day; And when Thou at last shall come, Take me to Thy heavenly Home. Amen. SON of God, eternal Word. Glorious Day-spring, Christ the Lord; Shine upon us with Thy rays, While we celebrate Thy praise. 2 When Thou didst arise from death, We were quicken'd by Thy breath; We arose with Thee, our Head, First-begotten from the dead. 3 Send to us the Holy Ghost, Give the light of Pentecost ; That we may for ever bless Thee, the Sun of Righteousness. 4 Keep us safe from harm and sin, Foes around us and within; May we know Thee ever nigh, Ever walk as in Thine eye. 5 Lead us onward. Lord, we pray, To the pure and perfect day, ^Horning. Where we may the glory see Of the Blessed Trinity. 6 Glory to the Father be Glory, Light of Light to Thee; With the Father and the Sox Praise the Spirit, Three in One. Amen 5. (Eoctting. ABIDE with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide; Vnen other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; Thou Who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power ? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting, where, grave, thy victory ! 1 triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies, Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee In life, in death, Lord, abide with me. Amen. 6. ALL praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Under Thine own Almighty wings. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; (IS) (Evening. That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the awful Day. 4 may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close : Sleep, that may me more vigorous make To serve my God, when I awake. 5 When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply: Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. 6 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly Host ; Praise Father, Sox, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 7. ERE the waning light decay, God of all, to Thee we pray ; Let Thine Angel-guards descend, Us to succour and defend. Guard from dreams that may affright, Guard from terrors of the night ; Guard from foes, without, within, Outward danger, inward sin. Mindful of our only stay, Duly thus to Thee we pray ; Duly thus to Thee we raise Solemn hymns of grateful praise. Hear our prayer, Almighty King ! Hear our praises while we sing ! Hymning with the heavenly Host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. (19) J. HEAR Thy children, gentle Jesu, While we breathe our evening prayer; Save us from all harm and danger, Take us 'neath Thy sheltering care. 2 Save us from the wiles of Satan, 'Mid the lone and sleepful night; Sweetly may bright Guardian Angels Keep us 'neath their watchful sight. 3 Gentle Jesu, look in pity From Thy great white throne above, All the night Thy Heart is watchful, Never close Thine eyes of love. 4 Shades of even fast are falling, Day is fading into gloom; When the shades of death fall round us Lead Thine exiled children Home. Amen. JESU, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless Thy littie lamb to-night ; Thro' the darkness be Thou near me; Keep me safe till morning light. 2 All this day Thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care ; Thou hast warmed me, clothed and fed me, Listen to my evening prayer ! 3 Let my sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends I love so well; Take us all at last to Heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen. 10. "lVTOW the day is over, l\ Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening, Steal across the sky. (20) 11. (Eoroiiig. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep, Birds, and beasts, and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesu, give the weary Calm and sweet repose, With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee, Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 6 Through the long night watche3 May Thine Angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise, Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy Holy Eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Sox, And to Thee, Blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Amen. "VTOW the light has gone away, li Saviour, listen while I pray, Asking Thee to watch and keep, And to send me quiet sleep. (21) ©vetting ♦ 2 Jesu, Saviour, wash away, All that has been wrong to-day; Help me every day to be Good and gentle, more like Thee. 3 Let my near and dear ones be, Always near and dear to Thee ; bring me and all I love To Thy happy Home above. 4 Now my evening praise I give; Thou didst die that I might live, All my blessings come from Thee, O, how good Thou art to me ! 5 Thou my best and kindest Friend, Thou wilt love me to the end ! Let me love Thee more and more, Always better than before. Amen, 12. 13. THE day is past and gone ; The evening shades appear: may we all remember well The night of death draws near. 2 We lay our garments by, Upon our beds to rest ; So death shall soon disrobe us all Of what is here possest. 3 Lord, keep us safe this night, Secure from all our fears ; May Angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears. Amen. THOU That once, on mother's knee, Wast a little one like me, When I wake or go to bed, (22) vtwmng. Lay Thy hands about my head; Let me feel Thee very near, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear. 2 Be beside me in the light, Close by me through all the night; Make me gentle, kind, and true, Do what mother bids me do; Help and cheer me when I fret, And forgive when I forget, 3 Once wast Thou in cradle laid, Baby bright in manger-shade, With the~oxen and the cows, And the lambs outside the house: Now Thou art above the sky; Canst Thou hear a baby cry? 4 Thou art nearer when we pray, Since Thou art so far away ; Thou my little hymn wilt hear, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear, Thou that once, on mothers knee, Wast a little one like me. Ames. 14. THRO' the day Thy love has spared us Now we lay us down to rest, Thro' the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest ; Jesus Thou our Guardian be ; Sweet it is to trust in Thee. Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes ; Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine arms may we repose ; And, when life's short day is past, Rest with Thee in Heaven at last. Amen. (23) 15. ^nudity. THIS is the day of light : Let there be light to-day; O Day-spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. This is the day of rest: Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew. This is the day of peace: Thy peace our spirits fill ; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still. This is the day of prayer: Let earth to Heaven draw near: Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there ; Come down to meet us here. This is the first of days : Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, Vanquisher of death ! Amen. 16. T 3-D AY'S the happiest, happiest day, Of all the happy seven; It is the day on which we seem To be most near to Heaven. God gave it to the rich and poor, To be a day of rest; A day of holy joy and peace, The day we love the best. On Easter Day our Lord arose, From where He buried lay; And every Sunday is to us, A little Easter Day. And that is why we love it so, And why we ever sing Glad hymns of praise and thankful joy To Jesus Christ our King. xVmen. (24) 17. ITfE come, Lord, to Thv feet, >V On this Thy holy day: come to U3 while here we meet To learn, and praise, and pray. 2 Our many sins forgive, Thy Holy Spirit send ! And teach us to begin to live The life that knows no end. 3 Lord, fill our hearts with love, Our teachers' labours own : That we and they may meet above, To sing before" Thv "throne. A\iks\ 18. £inutag (SwttUtg, GOD. that madest earth and Heaven, Darkness and light ; Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night : Msy Thin b Angel-guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send Us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us "This live-long night. Guard us waking, guard us sleeping, And, when we die, May we in Thy mighty keeping, All peaceful lie : When the last dread call shall wake U3, Do not Thou, our God, forsake us, But to reign in glory take us With Thee on high. Amen. 19. OUX of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, kJ It is not night if Thou be near; may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. (25) Jfontrat) ©tuning, 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine Have spurn'd to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin ; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store ; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in Heaven above. Amen. 20. SwfoWtf. DEAR children, evermore, In God your Lord rejoice; And render praises meet, With heart, and soul, and voice. 2 In all things sober be, For Jesus is at hand; So live that when He comes Accepted ye may stand. 3 Cast ye aside all care, And with glad heart alway, Make known your every want; God loves to hear you pray. 4 With every meek request Let praises glad ascend, (26) For praise like incense sweet Should with petition blend. A glad and thankful heart Wins blessings from the skies, And is a sacrifice Most precious in God's eyes. Then in the Lord alway. O, children dear, rejoice, And glorify His Xame, With heart, and soul, and voice. So shall the peace of God, Which passeth thought and word, Keep pure your hearts and minds Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, H' 21. "AIL ! Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us: Let us find our rest in Thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art ; Long-desired of every nation, Joy of every waiting heart. 3 Born Thy people to deliver, Born a Child, yet God our King, Born to reign in us for ever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By Thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone: By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. 22. HARK! a thrilling voice is sounding: •'Christ is nigh," it seems to say; 1 ' Cast away the dreams of darkness,* ye children of the day ! " (27) 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise ; Christ, her Sun, all ill dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo ! the Lord, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from Heaven ; < Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven : 4 That when next He comes with glory, And the world is wrapped in fear, "With His mercy He may shield us, And with words of love draw near. 5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing, ' To the Father, and the Son; With the everlasting Spirit While eternal ages run. Amen. 23. HARK ! the glad sound ! the Saviour comes,. The Saviour promised long ; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 On Him the Spirit, largely pour'd, Exerts His sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes the prisoners to release In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 4 He comes from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray, And on the eyes oppress'd with night To pour celestial day. 5 He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure : (28) Advent, And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor. Our gl id Hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And Heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name. Amen. 24. LIFT up the Advent strain ! Behold the Lord is nigh ! Greet His approach, ye saints, again, With hymns of holy joy. 2 The everlasting Son, Incarnate deigns to be; Our God the form of slave puts on, A race of slaves to free. 3 Daughter of Sion, rise To meet Thy lowly King ! Nor let the faithless heart despise The peace He comes to bring. 4 As Judge in clouds of light He shall come down a^ain, And all His scattered saints unite With Him in Heaven to reign. 5 Before that dreadful day May all our sins be gone, The old man all be put away The new man all put on. 6 Jesu. all praise to Thee, Our joy and endless rest : We pray Thee here our Guide to be, Our crown amid the blest. Amen. 25 t ffhvtetmag. A GREAT and mighty wonder! Of sin and death the cure; The Virgin bears the Infant, With virgin honour pure. (29) (Sihxxstmg. 2 The Word is made Incarnate, And yet remains on high : And Cherubim sing ^nthems To shepherds from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant Repeat the hymn again : To God on high be giory, And peace on earth to men ! 4 While thus they sing your Monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains ! Ye oceans clap your hands 1 5 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Saviour and the Lord. 6 And idol forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His sceptre, Our Lord and God for aye. Amen. 26. ANGELS, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth ! Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born Eang. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night; God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the Infant-light ; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sases, leave your contemplations; Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, (30) Ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. Amen. 27. HARK, the Heaven's sweet melody Echoes now on earth, And the bands of those on high Sing the Virgin-Birth ; What mean ye, ye passers-by, Share ye not their mirth ? 2 Shepherds watch their flocks by night ; Angel notes they hear; Song3 of glory in the height, "Peace and iove brought near ; To us they sing, through love's dear might; Praise to Christ they bear. 3 Of His Birth the bright stars tell, Pouring floods of light; Shepherds seek out Bethlehem'3 cell, All those stars in sight; They find the King of Heaven where dwell Ox and ass of "right. 4 There, within the manger laid, Thev their Lord descry : We that'Child of Mother-maid Sing with praises high ; With homage, Lord, thus duly paid We to Thee draw nigh. Amen. (31) fflhristmajsL 28. HARK ! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding thro' the skies? Lo, th' angelic host rejoices, Heavenly alleluias rise. Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy — " Glory in the highest, glory! Glory be to God Most High ! ' 'Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. " Christ is born ; the great Anointed ! Heaven and earth His praises sing ! O receive Whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King! " Hasten, mortals, to adore Him; Learn His Name to magnify, Till in Heaven ye sing before Him, Glory be to God Most High ! " Amen. 29. THE Son of God, so high, so great, A little child like us would be; He took our form in low estate, And press'd an earthly mother's knee. 2 And while the horned beasts among, In manger rude alone He lay, Out in the fields the Angels sung, " A Saviour, Christ, is born to-day." 3 We did not hear the Angels chime Their birthday hymn to shepherd's ear; But we can think at Christmas time, How Jp:sus came to help us here. 4 We cannot run as shepherds ran, To kneel beside that manger lone; (32) But we can love our God, made man, And worship at His cradle-throne. 5 For us the King of kings came down, For us He laid His glory by, That we might wear an Angel's crown, And live the life that cannot die. 6 O, teach Thy children, Holy Child, That evermore they serve Thee thus, And lead us by Thy mercy mild Up to the Heaven Thou left for us. Amen. 30. (Eivrumrteiott. CHRISTIAN children must be holy, Serving God from day to day; Never is the time too early, For a Christian to obey. 2 Jesus taught us in His childhood, Only eight short days He saw Ere He suffered Circumcision, And obeyed His Father's law. 3 He, Who is our great Example, Let no moment run to loss; Not one precious hour He wasted, From the cradle to the Cross. 4 Soon He sorrow'd, soon He sufifer'd, We must meek and gentle be ; Little pain and childish trial, Ever bearing patiently. 5 Soon He showed a Son's obedience : We must early learn to do Not our own will, but our Father's, And be found obedient too. Amen. (33) ¥ 31. |10R Thy mercy and Thy grace, Constant thro' another year, Hear our song of thankfulness ; Jesu, our Redeemer, hear. 2 In our weakness and distress, Rock of Strength, be Thou our stay; In the pathless wilderness Be our true and living Way. 3 Who of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With Thy rod and staff; God, Comfort Thou his dying bed. 4 Make us faithful, make us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own, Help Thy servants to endure, Fit us for the promised crown. 5 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Amen. < §m-%m f # gay. 32. ¥ITH Thee, Lord, begins the year, With Thee, and with Thy sufferings here; Thine own Example makes it plain, We too must suffer ere we reign. 2 By giving up our will and way, By self-denial every day, O help us thus to spend this year And all the time Thou giv'st us here ! 3 Thy way at first seems hard and rough, Its end is joy and peace enough ; The Land where days and years are o'er And change and grief come nevermore. ^4) mm Star's gag. 4 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow ; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly Host ; Praise Father, Sox, and Holy Ghost ! Amen. 33. AS with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him Whom Heaven and earth adore ; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ ! to Thee our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus ! every day Keep us in the narrow way: And when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 5 In the heavenly country bright, Need they no created light ; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing Alleluias to our King. Amen. (35) 34. (gpiptomg. ALL hail, the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! Hail, m the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free ; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. ! He comes with succour speedy To those who suffer wrong, To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. He shall descend like showers Upon the fruitful earth ; And love and joy, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth : Before Him, on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go ; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. To Him shall prayer unceasing, 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. Amen. 35. BETHI/HEM, not the least of cities, None can e'er with thee compare; Thou alone the Lord from Heaven Didst for us Incarnate bear. 2 Fairer than the sun at morning, Was the star that told His birth ; To the lands their God announcing, Veiled beneath a form of earth. 3 By its lambent beauty guided, Eastern kings their wealth unfold; Bending low their gifts they offer, Gifts of incense, myrrh, and gold. 4 Offerings of mystic meaning Incense doth the God disclose; Gold the King of kings proclaimeth, Myrrh the future tomb foreshows. 5 Holy Jesu, in Thy brightness To the Gentile world displayed ; With the Father, and the Spirit, Endless praise to Thee be paid. Amen. 36. BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid, Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on His cradle the dew-drops are shinin°;, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say. shall we yield Him. in costly devotion, Odours of Edom, and offerings divine? Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean. Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation. Vainly with gifts would His favour secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. '-37) ffi-piptumtj. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid : Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Amen. 37. BRIGHT was the guiding star that led, With mild benignant ray, The Gentiles to the'lowly shed, Where the Redeemer lay. 2 But, lo! a brighter, clearer light Now points to His abode; , It shines through sin and sorrow's night, To guide us to our God. 3 haste to follow where it leads, His gracious call obey ; Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads, The Christian's destined way ! 4 gladly tread the narrow path, While light and grace are given ! For those who follow Christ on earth, Shall reign with Him in Heaven. Amen. 38. HOSANNA ! raise the pealing hymn To David's Son and Lord ; With Cherubim and Seraphim, Exalt th' Incarnate Word. Hosanna ! Lord, our feeble tongue No lofty strains can raise ; But Thou wilt not despise the young, Who meekly chant Thy praise. Hosanna! Sovereign, Prophet, Priest, How vast Thy gifts, how free ! Thy Blood, our life, Thy Word, our feast, Thy Name, our only plea. Hosanna ! Master, lo, we bring Our ollerings to Thy throne; (38) (Epiphany. Not gold, nor myrrh, nor mortal thing, But hearts to be Thine own. 5 Hosanna ! once Thy gracious ear Approved a lisping throng; Be gracious still, and deign to hear Our poor but grateful song. 6 Saviour, if redeem'd by Thee Thy temple we behold, Hosannas through eternity We'li sing to harps of gold. Amen. 39. JBSU ! the very thought of Thee, With sweetness fills my breast ; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than Jesus Name, The Saviour of mankind. 3 Hope of every contrite heart, Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art ! How good to those who seek ! 4 But what to those who find? Ah ! this Nor tongue nor pen can show ; The love of Jesus, what it is None but Hi3 loved ones know. 5 Jesu, our only Joy be Thou. As Thou our Prize wilt be; In Thee be all our glory now, And through eternity. Amen. 40. OTHOU. Who by a star didst guide The wise men on their way, Until it came and stood beside The place where Jesus lay : (39) 41. 2 Although by stars Thou dost not lead Thy servants now below ; Thy Holy Spirit, when they need, Will show them how to go. 3 As yet we know Thee but in part, But still we trust Thy word, That blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see the Lord. 4 Saviour, give us then Thy grace To make us pure in heart; That we may see Thee face to face, Hereafter, as Thou art. 5 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost, By men on earth be honour done, And by the heavenly Host. Amen. %rtm put. ALLELUIA ! song of sweetness, Voice of joy, eternal lay; Alleluia is the anthem Of the choirs in heavenly day, Which the Angels sing, abiding In the House of God alway. ! Alleluia thou resoundest, Salem, Mother ever blest; Alleluias without ending Fit yon place of gladsome rest; Exiles we, by Babel's waters Sit in bondage, sore distressed. Alleluia we deserve not Here to chant for evermore ; Alleluia our transgressions Make us for awhile give o'er, For the holy time is coming Bidding us our sins deplore. (40) 42. 3ttm fCtnt. Trinity of endless glory, Hear Thy people as they cry : Grant us all to keep Thy Easter In our Home beyond the sky. There to Thee our" Alleluia Singing everlastingly. Amen. GOD. my Father, hear me pray, Wash my crimson guilt away; Wretched, helpless, lost, undone, Hear me for Thy blessed Sox : Lord, unnumbered sins are mine, But eternal love is Thine. God, my Saviour, look on me ; All my guilt I cast on Thee ! Give my troubled spirit peace; Bid my fears and sorrows cease ; Lord, unnumbered sins are miue, But eternal love is Thine. God, my Comforter, my Light, Strengthen me with holy might, Make Thy dwelling in my heart! Faith, and joy, and hope impart. Lord, unnumbered sins are mine, But eternal love is Thine. Blessed, glorious Trinity ! Holy, everlasting Three ! Hear, hear my earnest prayer, And my soul for Heaven prepare. Lord, unnumbered sins are mine; But eternal love is Thine. Amen. 43. IN the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. (41) 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me ; Lo ! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the Cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the Cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 5 In the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story, Gathers round its head sublime. Amen. 44. OJESU, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door; In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: We bear the name of Christians, His Name and sign we bear : O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there. 2 Jesu, Thou art knocking : And lo ! that hand is scarr'd, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marr'd: O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait ! O sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate ! 3 O Jesu, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, My children, And will ye treat Me so ? " (42) O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door : Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore. Amen. 45. SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the Cross I spend, Life, and health, and peace possessing From the sinner's dying Friend. 2 Here I'll sit, forever viewing Mercy's streams, in streams of blood: Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead, and claim my peace with God. 3 Truly blessed is the station, Low before His Cross to lie ; While I see Divine compassion Beaming in His languid eye. 4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation Fix my thankful heart on Thee, Till I taste Thy full salvation, And Thine unveil'd glory see. Amex. 46. THERE is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to Heaven, Saved by His precious Blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin, (43) gto. He only could unlock the gate Of Heaven, and let us in. 0, dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming Blood, And try His works to do. Amen. 47. THE Saviour's love to man we bless, His Holy Name we paaise, For dwelling in the wilderness Through forty nights and days. 2 He all that time for us, His sheep, In prayer and fasting spent; Therefore His Church would have us keep The holy fast of Lent. 3 Now we must put some things away In which we take delight, Although at other times they may Be innocent and right. 4 Christ did not please Himself when He Became for our sake Man; He gave us all we have, and we Will give Him what we can. Amen. 48. ¥E sing the praise of Him Who died, 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: He bears our sins upon the tree : He brings us mercy from above. 3 The Cross— it takes our guilt away ; It holds the fainting spirit up ; It cheers with hope the gloomy day, And sweetens every bitter cup. (44) gent. 4 It makes the coward spirit brave. And nerves the feeble arm for fight; It takes its terror from the grave. And gilds the bed of death with light. 5 The balm of life, the cure of woe, The measure and the pledge of love, The sinner's refuge here below, The Angels 1 theme in Heaven above. Amen. 49> S»ta frmtag. ALL glory, laud, and honour To Thee. Redeemer. King ! To Whom the lips of children Made sweet Hosannas ring. All glory, etc. 2 Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's Name comest, The King and Blessed One. All glory, etc. 3 The company of Angel3 All praising Thee on high : And mortal men. and all things Created, make reply. All glory, etc. 4 The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went: Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. All glory, etc. 5 To Thee before Thy Passion They sang their hymns of praise, To Thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. All glorv, etc. (45) 6 Thou didst accept their praises ; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. All glory, etc. Amen. 50. SION, Sion, haste to meet Him, Lo, He comes, your Lord, and King ; Wave the bright palm-branch before Him, And with joy Hosannas sing. 2 See the eager crowd around Him Strew with garments fair His way, Honour to the Son of David, With glad voices hear them say. 3 Even little tender children, Haste their loving Lord to meet ; Sing Hosannas with sweet voices, Strew palm-branches at His feet. Amen. BLESSED Saviour ! Thee I love, All my other joys above; All my hopes in Thee abide, Thou my hope, and naught 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 Blessed Saviour ! Thine am I, Thine to live, and Thine to die ; Height or depth, or earthly power Ne'er shall hide my Saviour more: Ever shall my glory be, Only, only, only Thee ! Amen. (46) 52. GLORY be to Jesus, Who, in bitter pains, Poured for me the life-blood From His sacred veins ! 2 Grace and life eternal In that Blood I find, Blest be His compassion, Infinitely kind. 3 Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from endless torments Did the world redeem ! 4 Abel's blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies ; But the Blood of Jesus For our pardon cries. 5 Oft as earth exulting "Wafts its praise on high, Angel-hosts, rejoicing, Make their glad reply. 6 Lift ye then your voices, Swell the mighty flood; Louder still and louder, Praise the precious Blood. Amen. 53. OLAMB of God Most Holy, Beneath th' accursed tree, I kneel in awe and trembling, And upward look to Thee. Upon the Cross of torture Thou hangest all forlorn ; Thy tender Hands are bleeding, thy Feet with nails are torn. A thorny crown surroundeth Thy meek and patient Brow, (47) And bitter pains are racking Thy sinless Body now. 4 My sins they are which wound Thee, Which cause Thine anguish dread, My sins the thorns have twisted, Which pierce Thy holy Head. 5 I sinned, and Thou dost suffer, The Father's Holy Child; That stripes which mar the Sinless Might heal the sin-deliled. Amen. 54 (&l\$ttv. ALLELUIA! Alleluia! Heaven and earth together sing, Alleluia ! Christ is risen ! Jesus Christ our Lord and King. 2 Alleluia ! Roman soldiers Set the watch and sealed the stone, Alleluia ! He hath passed them By His risen life alone. 3 Alleluia ! He hath given us Of His new and risen life ; Alleluia ! He will aid us In our daily toil and strife. 4 Alleluia ! He will take us Soon with Him in Heaven to dwell ; Alle^ uia ! Ours forever Christ the Lord Emmanuel. Amen. 55 ALLELUIA! Alleluia! Floating o'er the crystal sea, Comes a voice like many waters, Rising up, Christ, to Thee ! Alleluia"! Lord Almighty ! Thou hast bought us with Thy blood ! By Thy ransom price of Passion, We approach Thee, Christ our God ! (48) 2 Alleluia! Alleluia! From the suds of Adam rise Sounds 01 Resurrection triumph, Upward to the Easter skies : Alleluia ! wdl-beloved. We receive Thee. Jesd Christ: Earth's ten thousand voices thunder One united Eucharist. 3 Alleluia! Alleluia! Welcome. Child of Mary's womb, Thou hast triumphed, God Incarnate, O'er the dungeon of the tomb. Alleluia ! Hell's battalions In the light of Easter morn Know their brazen portals broken By our Prince the Virgin-born. 4 Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Thou hast bound Captivity, At Thy chariot wheels of glory Death is captive led by Thee: Alleluia! we salute Thee, Thralls of Death, Thou Lord of life, Breaker of the ancient bondage, Victor in the deadly strife. 5 Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Lamb of God, enthroned Priest, Christ our Passover is offered, Therefore let us keep the feast; Alleluia ! Christ is risen ! Earth and Heaven together sing, Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ our Kiife. Amen. 56. ANGELS, roll the rock away ! Death, yield up the mighty Prey! See, the Saviour quits the tomb, (49) 57. (Easter- Glowing with immortal bloom. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Shout, ye seraphs; Angels, raise Your eternal song of praise ; Let the earth's remotest bound Echo to the blissful sound ! Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory as of old to Thee, Now and evermore shall be. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Amen. CHRIST the Lord is risen again; Christ has broken every chain ; Hark, angelic voices cry, Singing ever more on high, Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 2 He Who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb to-day ; We too sing for jov,and say Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 He Who bore all pain and loss, Comfortless upon the Cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry; Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 He Who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save ; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! (50) (favtttt. 5 Now He bids us tell abroad, How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we too may enter Heaven. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 6 Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, Thy ransomed people feed: Take our sins and guilt away, Let us sing by night and clay Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 58. DAY of wonder, day of gladness, Hail thy ever glorious" light ! Gone is sorrow, gone is sadness, Ended is the gloomy night. Listen to the Angel's story, Cast away all doubt and dread; Give to God, the Father, Glory, "Christ is risen from the dead." 2 In the triumph of this hour, Jubilant shall swell the song, Unto Jesus honour, power, Blessing, victory belong. Scattered are the clouds of error, Sin and hell are captive led, E'en the grave is freed from terror, " Christ is risen from the dead! " 3 Every people, every nation Soon shall hear the gladsome sound, Joyous tidings of salvation, Borne to earth's remotest bound. Then shall rise in tones excelling, Praise for grace so freely shed, And the Easter hymn be swelling, " Christ is risen from the dead! " 4 Victor now, to heaven ascended, Seated on the Father's throne, (51) (Bn$tct. Christ, in Whom our nature blended. Will His blessed children own. If above, in glory meeting, We the heavenly courts should tread, Sweeter then will sound the greeting, " Christ is risen from the dead I " 59 # %$ttn&\on. GOD is gone up on high, With a triumphant shout; The clarions of the sky, Angelic joys ring out; Join all on earth, rejoice and sing, All glory give to glory's King. 2 All power to our great Lord Is by His Father given ; By angel-hosts adored, He reigns supreme in Heaven : Join all on earth, rejoice and sing, All glory give to glory's King. 3 High on His holy seat He bears the righteous sway, His foes beneath His feet Shall sink and die away; Join all on earth, rejoice and sing, All glory give to glory's King. 4 His foes and ours are one, Satan, the world, and sin ; But He shall tread them down, And bring His kingdom in ; Join all on earth, rejoice and sing, All glory give to glory's King. 5 With lips and hearts of fire, Thee, Jesu Christ, we praise; With Heaven's eternal Sire, And Holy Ghost always. Join all on earth, rejoice and sing, All glory give to glory's King. Amen. (52) 60. LIFT up your heads, eternal gates, Unfold, to entertain The King of Glory ! see ! He comes With His celestial train. ; Who is the King of Glory, who t The Lord for strength renown'd; In battle mighty ; o'er His foes Eternal Victor crowird. Lift up your heads, ye gates ; unfold, In state to entertain The King of Glory ! see, He comes With all His shining train. Who is the King of Glory, who ? The Lord of Hosts renown'd; Of glory He alone Is King, Who is with glory crown'd. Amen. 61. IVrOW to our Saviour let us raise J.M The noblest hymn we may; For with the voice of joy and praise God is gone up to-day. Christ is gone up; yet ere He pass'd From earth in Heav'n to reign, He form'd one Holy Church to last Till He should come again. His Twelve Apostles first He made His Ministers of grace ; And they their hands on others laid, To fill in turn their place. So as;e by age, and year by year, His grace was handed on; And still the Holy Church is here, Although her Lord is gone. Let those find pardon. Lord, from Thee, Whose love to it is cold : Bring wanderers in and let there be One Shepherd and one Fold. Amen. (53) 62. OCLAP your hands, ye oceans, Ye floods and streams reply ; Shout, warriors of heaven, Our Glory goes on high ; As King of kings in triumph Above the starry sky : Then at the Name of Jestts, All knees created bow, Of things in earth and heaven, And in the depths below. 2 Hark, hark, ye mighty princes t Your gates wide open fling, O haste to greet your Monarch, Who cometh triumphing, And crowd around Him, crying, Hail, Jesu, wondrous King L Then, &c. 3 Who is this King of Glory, Whose garments purple be, With vesture dyed of Bozrah, Going up with jubilee? The Lord, in battle mighty, Who quelled our enemy. Then, &c. 4 O Jesu, Thou hast conquered, Unto Thy throne ascend, Sit on the Father's right hand, Thou goal where true hearts tend; Be Thou our joy in sorrow, Our prize when time shall end. Then, &c. Amen. 63. TO-DAY above the sky He soared : Alleluia ! The King of Glory, Christ the Lord ! Alleluia ! (54) 2 He sitteth at the Father's hand : Alleluia ! And rnleth sky and sea and land: Alleluia! 3 Now all things have their end foretold: Alleluia ! In holy David's song of old : "Alleluia I 4 My Lord is seated with the Lord : Alleluia ! Upon the throne of God adored: Alleluia ! 5 In this great triumph of our King : Alleluia ! To God on his:h all praise we bring: Alleluia ! 6 To Him all thanks and laud give we : Alleluia 1 The ever-blessed Trinity ! Alleluia ! Ahem. nA Whit$nn-t%&t. 64. COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above ; Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide, O'er every thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy way; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from Thee may ne'er depart. 3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way, Nor let us from His precepts stray ; Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God. (do) 4 Lead us to Heaven, that we may share Fulness of joy for ever there; Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with Him for ever blest. Amen. 65. 66. HOLY Spirit, Blessed Dove, Sent by Jesus from above, {Sent to be our Friend most dear, And a Comforter to cheer. 2 Gentle Guide and Helper sweet, Lead our weary wayworn feet Safely through this world of care, Till they reach Thy dwelling fair. 3 Tender Friend, Companion blest, Deign to be our constant Guest; All that grieves Thee put away, And with us for ever stay. 4 Form in us each good desire, Quicken them with holy lire, Till the life on love's strong wing Upward soar, and soaring sing. 5 Holy Spirit, Blessed Dove, Comforter, Whose Name is Love, Helper, Friend, Companion, Guide, Evermore with us abide. Amen. HOLY Spirit, hear us On this sacred Day, Come to us with blessing, Come with us to stay; Come as once Thou earnest, On the faithful few, Patiently awaiting Jesus' promise true. Up to Heaven ascending Our dear Lord has gone; (56) Yet, His little children Leaves He not alone. To His blessed promise Now in faith we cling, Comforter most Holy ! Spread o'er us Thy wing. 3 Lighten Thou our darkness, Be Thyself our Light. Strengthen Thou our weakness, Spirit of all Might ! In our doubts give counsel, In temptation aid, Say to us in danger, "Be not ye afraid! " 4 Spirit of Adoption J Make us overflow "With Thy sevenfold blessing, And in grace to grow ; "Into Christ baptized,'' Grant that we may be, Day by day, dear Spirit ! Perfected by Thee. Amen. 67. SPIRIT of God, that moved of old, Upon the water's darkened face ; Come when our faithless hearts are cold, And stir them with an inward grace. 2 Thou that art power and peace combined, All highest strength, all purest love, The rushing of the mighty wind, The brooding of the gentle dove; 3 Unseal the well within our hearts Whose fount in Heaven immortal springs, Bid all our troublous fears depart. And soothe us with Thy quiet wings. 4 Come give us still Thy powerful aid And urge us on, and make us Thine, (57) Nor leave the hearts that once were made Fit temples for Thy grace divine. 5 Nor let us quench Thy sevenfold light, But still with softest breathings stir Our wayward souls; and lead us right, Holy Ghost, the Comforter, Amen. GLORY be to God the Father ! Glory be to God the Son ! Glory be to God the Spirit ! Great Jehovah, Three in One ! Glory, glory, While eternal ages run. 2 Glory be to Him Who loved us, Washed us from each spot and stain ! Glory be to Him Who bought us, Made us kings with Him to reign ! Glory, glory To the Lamb That once was slain ! 3 Glory to the King of Angels ! Glory to the Church's King ! Glory to the King of nations ! Heaven and earth your praises bring, — Glory, glory To the King of glory bring ! 4 Glory, blessing, praise eternal ! Thus the choir of Angels sings; Honour, riches, power, dominion! Thus its praise creation brings ; Glory, glory, Glory to the King of kings ! Amen. 69. ri LORY to the Father give, IX God in Whom we move and live; Children's prayers He deigns to hear, Children's songs deiight His ear. (58) Evinitp-tibf. % Glory to the Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King; Children, raise your sweetest strain To the L&mb, for He was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost, He reclaims the sinner lost ; Children's minds may He inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire. \ 4 Glory in the highest be To the Blessed Trinity, For the Gospel from above, For the word that "God is love." Amen. 70, HOLY Father, great Creator, Source of mercy, love, and peace, Look upon the Mediator, Clothe us with His righteousness ; Heavenly Father, Through the Saviour, hear and bles3. Holy Jesu, Lord of Glory, Whom angelic hosts proclaim, While we hear Thy wondrous story, Meet and worship in Thy Name, Dear Redeemer, In our hearts Thy peace proclaim. Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, Come with unction from above, Raise our hearts to raptures higher, Fill them with the Saviour's love ! Source of comfort, Cheer us with the Saviour's love. God the Lord, through every nation Let Thy wondrous mercies shine ! In the song of Thy salvation Every tongue and race combine ! Great Jehovah, Form our hearts and make them Thine. Amen. (59) ®rittitg-ttte. 71. HOLY, Holy, Holy ! Lord God Almighty ! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty; God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity ! 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea: Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 -Holy, Holy, Holy ! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art Holy; there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. Holy, Hol} r , Holy ! Lord God Almighty ! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, Holy. Holy! merciful and mighty; God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity ! Amen. ©the* loty §aus. 72. ( The Presentation of Christ in the Temple.) BEHOLD a humble train The courts of God draw near; A Virgin Mother and her Babe Before the Lord appear. (GO) ©ther gotg §ut)5. 2 wondrous, blessed sight ! To faithful eyes made known. That lowly Babe— the mighty God, The Prince of Peace, they own. 3 And now this temple shines With glory far more bright Then e'er the former temple saw, E'en at its greatest height The cloud indeed was there, The symbol of the Lord: But here the Lord Himself appears, The true, Incarnate Word. 5 Blest Saviour, come once more With power and grace divine; Our hearts Thy living temples make, Wholly and ever Thine. To God the Father. Sox, And Spirit, glory be, As was, and is, and shall be so To all eternitv. Amen. 73. HOW bright those