THE BENSON LIBRARY OF HYMNOLOGY Endowed by the Reverend Louis Fitzgerald Benson, d.d. % LIBRARY OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY SCB 56/3 THE HYMNAL REVISED AND ENLARGED AS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL CONTENTION OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-TWO NEW YORK THOMAS WHITTAKEE 2 and 3 Bible House Copyright, 1889, by- JAMES POTT & CO* It was voted by both Houses of the General Convention, held in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two, that the final report of the Joint Commission on the Hymnal, as amended by concurrent vote of the two Houses, be set forth and authorized as the Hymnal of this Church, provided that the use of the present Hymnal be allowed until the next General Convention. CERTIFICATE. It is hereby certified that this edition of the Hymnal, having been compared with, and cor- rected by, the Standard Book, as the General Convention has directed, is permitted to be published accordingly. On behalf of the Commission empowered to superintend the publication of the Hymnal. William Croswell Doane, Chairman. Henry W. Nelson, Jr., Secretai-y. CANON 25 OF TITLE 1 OF THE DIGEST. Of church music. § 1. The Hymns which are set forth hy authority, and Anthems in 'the words of Holy Scripture, are allowed to be sung in all Congregations of this Church before and after Morning and Evening Prayer, and also before and after Sermons, at the discretion of the Minister, whose duty it shall be, by standing directions, or from time to time, to appoint such authorized Hymns or Anthems as are to be sung. § 2. It shall be the duty of every Minister of this Church, with such assistance as he may see fit to employ from per- sons skilled in music, to give order concerning the tunes to be sung at any time in Ids Church; and especially, it shall be his duty to suppress all light and unseemiy music, and all indecency and irreverence in the performance, by which vain and ungodly persons profane the service of the sanctuary. Contents. I. DAILY PRAYER, Morning 1-5 Evening 6-23 The Lord's Day .24-34 H. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR. Advent 35-48 Christmas 49-61 Epiphany 62-72 Seftuageslma, etc 73-77 Lent 78-89 Holy Week 90-106 Easter Even 107, 108 Eastertide 109-125 Ascensiontide 126-132 Whitsuntide 133-136 Trinity 137-142 St. Andrew 143 St. Thomas 144 St. Stephen 145 St. John the Evangelist 146 The Holy Innocents 147 The Circumcision 148, 149 The Conversion of St. Paul 150 The Purification 151-154 St. Matthias 155 The Annunciation 156-158 St. Mark 159 St. Philip and St. James 160 St. Barnabas 161, 162 The Nativity of St. John Baptist 163 St. Peter 164 St. James 165 The Transfiguration 166, 167 St. Bartholomew 168 St. Matthew 169 St. Michael and All Angels 170, 171 St. Luke 172 St. Simon and St. Jude 173 General for Saints' Days 174 All Saints 175-181 Ember Days 182-186 v CONTENTS. Rogation Days 187-189 Thanksgiving Day 190-193 National Days 194-201 The Old Yeak 202, 203 The New Year 204, 205 III. THE CHURCH. Holy Baptism 206-210 Confirmation 211-218 Holy Communion 219-236 Holy Matrimony 237-240 Burial of the Dead 241-248 Missions 249-267 Almsgiving 268-270 Charities 271-275 Orphans 276, 277 Temperance 278, 279 Divinity Schools 280 iV. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 281-284 V. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. Ordination 285-289 Institution of Ministers 290 Laying of a Corner-Stone 291 -294 Consecration of Churches 295-298 Restoration of a Church 299 Dedication of Houses, Places, and Things 300-304 Travellers by Sea or Land 305-310 VI. GENERAL 311-513 VII. PROCESSIONALS 514-523 VIII. LITANIES 524-530 IX. APPENDIX. For Children 531-578 Lay Helpers 579-586 Teachers 587 Guilds or Friendly Societies 588 Parochial Missions 589-623 For the Sick and Afflicted 624-637 Home and Personal Use 638-679 DOXOLOGIES INDEX OF SUBJECTS INDEX OF FIRST LINES INDEX OF AUTHORS CANTICLES, ETC HYMNS. I. DAILY PKAYER. Jttorttittjg. L. M. NEW every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove ; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life, and power, and thought. 2 New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray ; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. 3 If on our daily course our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice. 4 Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be, As more of heaven in each we see j Some softening gleam of love and prayer Shall dawn on every cross and care. DAILY PRAYER — MORNING. 5 The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we need to ask ; Eoom to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God. 6 Only, O Lord, in Thy dear love, Fit us for perfect rest above ; And help us, this and every day, To live more nearly as we pray. 2 PART I. L. M, AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun -A- Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off: dull sloth, and early rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Redeem thy misspent time that's past, And live this day as if thy last ; Improve thy talent with due care ; For the great Day thyself prepare. 3 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing High praise to the eternal King. PART II. 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 ; Scatter my sins as morning dew ; Guard my first springs of thought and will. And with Thyself my spirit fill. 6 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say j That all my powers, with all their might,. In Thy sole glory may unite. DAILY PRAYER— MORNING. 7 Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, angelic host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The Doxology may be sung also at the end of Part I. 3 P. M. COME, my soul, thou must be waking, Now is breaking O'er the earth another day : Come, to Him Who made this splendor See thou render All thy feeble strength can pay. 2 Pray that He may prosper ever Each endeavor, When thine aim is good and true; But that He may ever thwart thee, And convert thee, When thou evil would'st pursue. 3 Think that He thy ways beholdeth j He unf oldeth Every fault that lurks within ; He the hidden shame glossed over Can discover, And discern each deed of sin, 4 Mayest thou on lif e's last morrow, Free from sorrow, Pass away in slumber sweet ; And, released from death's dark sadness, Rise in gladness, That far brighter Sun to greet. 5 Only God's free gifts abuse not, Light refuse not, But His Spirit's voice obey; Thou with Him shalt dwell, beholding Light enfolding All things in unclouded day. DAILY PRAYER — MORNING. 4 7s. EVERY nioming mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2 Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west. Lifts the burden from the breast ; Gives unbought, to those who pray, Strength to stand in evil day. 3 Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail ; And, as we confess the sin And the tempter's power within. Feed us with the Bread of Life; Fit us for our daily strife. 4 As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendor burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Ever blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. 5 FRIDAY. L. M. OJESTJ, crucified for man, 0 Lamb, all glorious on Thy throne, Teach Thou our wondering souls to scan The mystery of Thy love unknown. 2 "We pray Thee, grant us strength to take Our daily cross, whate'er it be. And gladly for Thine own dear sake In paths of pain to follow Thee. DAILY PRAYER — EVENING. 3 As on our daily way we go, Through light or shade, in calm or strife, Oh ! may we bear Thy marks below In conquered sin and chastened life. 4 And week by week this day we ask That holy memories of Thy cross May sanctify each common task, And turn to gain each earthly loss. 5 Grant us, dear Lord, our cross to bear Till at Thy feet we lay it down, "Win through Thy blood our pardon there, And through the cross attain the crown. Also the following : 312 Christ,' Whose glory fills the skies. 383 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty. 640 My Father, for another night. Queuing. 6 10.6.10.6. O BRIGHTNESS of theimmortalFather's face, Most holy, heavenly, blest, Lord Jesus Christ, in Whom His truth and grace Are visibly expressed : 2 The sun is sinking now, and one by one The lamps of evening shine : We hymn the eternal Father, and the Son, And Holy Ghost divine. 3 Worthy art Thou at all times to receive Our hallowed praises, Lord : 0 Son of God, be Thou, in Whom we live, Through all the world adored. DAILY PRAYE&— EVENING. 7 10S. THE day is gently sinking to a close, Fainter and yet more faint the sunlight glows : 0 Brightness of Thy Father's glory, Thou Eternal Light of Light, be with us now : Where Thou art present darkness cannot be j Midnight is glorious noon, O Lord, with Thee. 2 Our changeful lives are ebbing to an end: Onward to darkness and to death we tend: 0 Conqueror of the grave, be Thou our guide, Be Thou our light in death's dark eventide ; Then in our mortal hour will be no gloom, No sting in death, no terror in the tomb. 3 Thou, Who in darkness walking didst appear Upon the waves, and Thy disciples cheer, Come, Lord, in lonesome days, when storms assail, And earthly hopes and human succors fail: When all is dark may we behold Thee nigh, And hear Thy voice — u Fear not, for it is I." 4 The weary world is mouldering to decay, Its glories wane, its pageants fade away; In that last sunset when the stars shall fall, May we arise awakened by Thy call, With Thee, 0 Lord, forever to abide In that blest day which has no eventide. 8 8.8.8.4. THE radiant morn hath passed away, And spent too soon her golden store ; The shadows of departing day Creep on once more. DAILY PRAYER— EVENING. 2 Our life is but a fading dawn, Its glorious noon, how quickly past; Lead us, 0 Christ, our life-work done, Safe home at last. 3 Oh, by Thy soul- inspiring grace Uplift our hearts to realms on high; Help us to look to that bright place Beyond the sky, 4 Where light, and life, and joy, and peace In undivided empire reign, And thronging angels never cease Their deathless strain ; 5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white, And evening shadows never fall, Where Thou, eternal Light of Light, Art Lord of all. 9 7.7.7.5. HOLY Father, cheer our way . With Thy love's perpetual ray : Grant us every closing day Light at evening-time. 2 Holy Saviour, calm our fears When earth's brightness disappears: Grant us in our later years Light at evening- time. 3 Holy Spirit, be Thou nigh When in mortal pains we lie ; Grant us, as we come to die, Light at evening-time. 4 Holy, blessed Trinity, Darkness is not dark to Thee : Those Thou keepest always see Light at evening-time. DAILY PRAYER- EVENING. 10 6.4.6.6- THE sun is sinking fast, The daylight dies; Let love awake, and pay Her evening sacrifice. 2 As Christ upon the cross His head inclined, And to His Father's hands His parting soul resigned ; 3 So now herself my soul Would wholly give Into His sacred charge, In Whom all spirits live j 4 So now beneath His eye Would calmly rest, Without a wish or thought Abiding in the breast ; 5 Save that His will be done, Whate'er betide ; Dead to herself, and dead In Him to all beside. 6 Thus would I live : yet now Not I, but He, In all His power and love, Henceforth alive in me. 7 One sacred Trinity, One Lord divine, May I be ever His, And He forever mine. 11 L.M. SUN of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near ; Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. DAILY PRAYER— E VEXING. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever 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 spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin j Let him no more he 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. 12 ios. A BIDE with me : fast falls the eventide ; -£*- The darkness deepens ; Lord, with me abide : When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. v 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 ; O 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. DAILY TRAYER — EVENING. 4 I fear no foe, with Threat hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Whore is death's sting0? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou Thy erossbef ore my closingeyes: Shine through the. gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee : In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. 13 7s. SOFTLY now the light of day Fades upon my sight away; Free from care, from labor free. Lord, I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou, Whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon, for me, the light of day Shall forever pass away ; . Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with Thee. 4 Thou Who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity ; Then, from Thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. 14 L.M. AT even, ere the sun was set, ■A- The sick, 0 Lord, around Thee lay; Oh, in what divers pains they met ! Oh, with what joy they went away! DAILY PRAYER— EVENING. 11 2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we Oppressed with, various ills draw near ; What if Thy form we cannot see ? We know and feel that Thou art here. 3 0 Saviour Christ, our woes dispel ; For some are sick, and some are sad, And some have never loved Thee well, And some have lost the love they had, 4 And some have found the world is vain, Yet from the world they break not free, And some have friends who give them pain, Yet have not sought a friend in Thee. 5 And none, 0 Lord, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin ; And they who fain would love Thee best Are conscious most of wrong within. 6 0 Saviour Christ, Thou too art Man ; Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried ; Thy kind, but searching glance can scan The very wounds that shame would hide. 7 Thy touch has still its ancient power ; No word from Thee can fruitless fall j Hear, in this solemn evening hour, And in Thy mercy heal us all. 15 CM; THE shadows of the evening hours Fall from the darkening sky ; Upon the fragrance of the flowers The dews of evening he. 2 Before Thy throne, 0 Lord of heaven, We kneel at close of day ; Look on Thy children from on high, And hear us while we pray. 12 DAILY PRAYER — EVENING. 3 The sorrows of Thy servants, Lord, Oh, do not Thou despise, But let the incense of our prayers Before Thy mercy rise. 4 The brightness of the coming night Upon the darkness rolls; With hopes of future glory chase The shadows on our souls. 5 Slowly the rays of daylight fade : So fade within our heart The hopes in earthly love and joy, That one by one depart. 6 Slowly the bright stars, one by one, Within the heavens shine : Give us, 0 Lord, fresh hopes in heaven, And trust in things divine. 7 Let peace, 0 Lord, Thy peace, 0 God, Upon our souls descend ; From midnight fears, and perils, Thou Our trembling hearts defend : 8 Give us a respite from our toil; Calm and subdue our woes ; Through the long day we labor, Lord, Oh, give us now repose. 16 P.M. THE day is past and over : AU thanks, 0 Lord, to Thee ! I pray Thee that offenceless The hours of dark may be. O Jesu, keep me in Thy sight, And save me through the coming night ! DAILY PRAYER — EVENING. IS 2 The joys of day are over: I lift rny heart to Thee j And call on Thee that sinless The hours of gloom may be. " 0 Jesn, make their darkness light, And save me through the coming night ! 3 The toils of day are over : I raise the hymn to Thee, And ask that free from peril The hours of fear may be : 0 Jesu, keep me in Thy sight, And guard me through the coming night ! 4 Lighten mine eyes, 0 Saviour, Or sleep in death shall I, And he, my wakeful tempter, Triumphantly shall cry " He could not make their darkness light, Xor guard them through the hours of night." 5 Be Thou my soul's preserver, 0 God ! for Thou dost know How many are the perils Through which I have to go. Lover of men, oh, hear my call, And guard and save me from them all ! , 17 8.7. SAVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing ; Thou canst save and Thou canst heal. 2 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee ;* Thou art He Who, never weary, Watchest where Thy people be. DAILY PRAYER -EVENING. 3 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from Thee surround us; We are safe, if Thou art nigh. 4 Be Thou nigh, should death overtake us j Jesu then our refuge be, And in Paradise awake us, There to rest in peace with Thee. 5 Father, to Thy holy keeping Humbly we ourselves resign ; Saviour, Who hast slept our sleeping, Make our slumbers pure as Thine j 6 Blessed Spirit, brooding o'er us, Chase the darkness of our night, Till the perfect day before us Breaks in everlasting light. 18 L.M. ALL praise to Thee; my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, oh, keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done ; 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 j . Teach me to die, that so 1 may Rise glorious at the awful day. 4 Oh, may my soul on Thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close ; Sleep that shall me more vigorous make To serv 3 my God when I awake. DAILY PRAYER — jrfVENIXG. 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 Oh, when shall I, in endless day, Forever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing, All praise to Thee, eternal King ? 7 Praise God, from Whom all blessings now } Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, angelic host : Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 19 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4. GOD, that madest earth and heaven, Darkness and light ; Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night : May Thine angel-guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us, This livelong night. 2 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 us, Do not Thou, our God, forsake us, But to reign in glory take us With Thee on high. 20 c. m. NOW from the altar of our hearts Let flames of love arise ; Assist us, Lord, to offer up Our evening sacrifice. 16 DAILY PRAYER — EVENING. 2 Minutes and mercies multiplied Have made up all this day ; Minutes came quick, but mercies were More swift, more free than they. 3 New time, new favors, and new joys Do a new song require ; Till we shall praise Thee as we would, Accept our hearts' desire. 21 L.M. BEFORE the ending of the day, Creator of the world, we pray That with Thy wonted favor, Thou Wouldst be our guard and keeper now. 2 From all ill dreams defend our sight, From fears and terrors of the night ; Withhold from us our ghostly foe, That spot of sin we may not know. 3 0 Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son ; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Doth live and reign eternally. 22 8s. SWEET Saviour, bless us ere we go : Thy word into our minds instil ; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesu, be our light. 2 The day is gone, its hours have run, And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. DAILY PRAYER — EVENING. 17 3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release ; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesu, be our light. 4 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; Oh, let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Saviour, and our all. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesu, be our light. 5 Sweet Saviour, bless us ; night is come ; Through night and darkness near us be j Good angels watch about our home, And we are one day nearer Thee. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesu, be our light. 23 s. m. OUR day of praise is done ; The evening shadows fall; But pass not from us with the sun, True Light that lightenest all. 2 Around the throne on high, Where night can never be, The white-robed harpers of the sky Bring ceaseless hymns to Thee. 3 Too faint our anthems here ; Too soon of praise we tire : But oh, the strains how full and clear Of that eternal choir ! 18 THE LORD'S DAY. 4 Yet, Lord, to Thy dear will If Thou attune the heart, We in Thine angels' music still May bear our lower part. 5 'Tis Thine each soul to calm, Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our life a daily psalm Of glory to Thy Name. 6 A little while, and then Shall come the glorious end; And songs of angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend. Also the following : 389 Three in One, and One in Three. 535 Now the day is over. 642 Tarry with me, 0 my Saviour! 643 Inspirer and Hearer of prayer. 644 Great God, to Thee my evening song. 645 The day is past and gone. 646 Through the day Thy love has spared us. 647 Hear our prayer, 0 Heavenly Father. 676 One sweetly solemn thought. 24 7.6. ODAY of rest and gladness, 0 day of joy and light, 0 balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright j On thee, the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing, Holy, Holy, Holy, To the great God Triune. THE LORD'S DAY. 19 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth ; On thee for our salvation Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee our Lord victorious The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee most glorious A triple light was given. 3 Thou art a port protected From storms that round us rise ; A garden intersected With streams of Paradise ; Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land. 4 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls : To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where Gospel light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 5 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, J We reach the Rest remaining To spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father, and to Son ; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. 25 8.6.8.4 HAIL ! sacred day of earthly rest, From toil and trouble free : Hail ! day of light, that bringest light And joy to me. THE LORDS DAY. 2 A holy stillness, breathing calm On all the world around, Uplifts my soul, 0 God, to Thee, Where rest is found. 3 On all I think, or say, or do, A ray of light divine Is shed, 0 God, this day by Thee, For it is Thine. 4 Accept, 0 God, my hymn of praise, That Thou, this day, hast given Sweet foretaste of that endless day Of rest in heaven. 26 8.8.6. c OME, let us all with one accord Adore and magnify the Lord, And festive service pay, 2 On this the day that God hath blest, The day of peace and heavenly rest, The Lord's own holy day, 3 That saw primeval darkness break, And that more glorious lif e awake That lasteth evermore ; 4 That saw hell's legions prostrate fall, And Christ, triumphant over all, His own to heaven restore. 5 This day the peace that flows from heaven Was unto the Apostles given, When doors were closed at night ; 6 This day the Holy Spirit's flame Upon the Church's teachers came, And filled their souls with light. THE LORD'S DAY. 21 7 Still on this day with trumpet sound The Gospel notes are ringing round, To call the world to pray : 8 Then on this day let us adore Our God, and supplication pour, That, when worlds pass away, 9 Through Christ's dear grace our souls may rest In peace and joy, forever blest, Till the great Judgment day. 27 s. m. WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. 2 The King Himself comes near And feasts His saints to-day ; Here may we seek, and see Him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day of prayer and praise His sacred courts within, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And wait to hail the brighter day Of everlasting bliss. 28 s. m. THIS is the day of Light : Let there be light to-day ; 0 Day-spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. 22 THE LORD'S DAY. 2 This is the day of Best : Our failing strength renew ; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew. 3 This is the day of Peace : Thy peace our spirits fill ; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still. 4 This is the day of Prayer : Let earth to heaven draw near : Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there j Come down to meet us here. 5 This is the First of days : Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, 0 Vanquisher of death ! 29 c. m, T\7^ITH joy we hail the sacred day, * * Which God hath called His own ; With joy the summons we obey, To worship at His throne. 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord how fair ! As here Thy servants throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, And pour the grateful song. 3 Spirit of grace, oh, deign to dwell Within Thy Church below ! Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow. 4 Let peace within her walls be found ; Let all her sons unite To spread with holy zeal around Her clear and shining light. THE LORD'S DAY. 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. 30 7s TO Thy temple I repair ; Lord, I love to worship there ; While Thy glorious praise is sung, Touch my lips, unloose my tongue. 2 While the prayers of saints ascend, God of love, to mine attend; Hear me, for Thy Spirit pleads ; Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 3 While I hearken to Thy law, Fill my soul with humble awe, Till Thy Gospel bring to me Life and immortality. 4 While Thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon in Thy Name, Through their voice, by faith, may I Hear Thee speaking from the sky. 5 From Thy house when I return, May my heart within me burn ; And at evening let me say, " I have walked with God to-day." 31 CM. BLEST day of God! most calm, most bright, The first, the best of days ; The laborer's rest, the saint's delight, The day of prayer and praise. 2i THE LORD'S DAY. 2 My Saviour's face made thee to shine j His rising thee did raise, And made thee heavenly and divine Beyond all other days. 3 The first-fruits oft a blessing prove To all the sheaves behind ; And they the day of Christ who love, A happy week shall find. 4 This day I must with God appear ; For, Lord, the day is Thine ; Help me to spend it in Thy fear, And thus to make it mine. 32 ios. SAVIOUR, again to Thy dear Name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise ; "We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. "2 Grant us Thy peace through this approach- ing night, Turn Thou for us its darkness into light ; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 3 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way ; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day : Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy Name. THE LORD'S DAY. 2& 4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly nfe> * Our balni in sorrow, and our stay in strife ; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, 0 Lord, to Thine eternal peace. 33 L. M. ALMIGHTY Father, bless the word • Which through Thy grace we now have heard; Oh, may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 2 We praise Thee for the means of grace, Thus in Thy courts to seek Thy face : Grant, Lord, that we who worship here May all, at last, in heaven appear. 34 8.7.8.7.4.7. LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace : Oh, refresh us, Travelling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration For Thy Gospel's joyful sound : May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound : May Thy presence With us evermore be found ; 3 So that when Thy love shall call us, Saviour, from the world away, Fear of death shall not appall us, Glad Thy summons to obey. May we ever Reign with Thee in endless day. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR —ADVENT. II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR. Qbvent. 35 6.5. HARK ! the voice eternal, Robed in majesty, Calling into being Earth and sea and sky ; Hark ! in conntless numbers All the angel-throng Hail creation's morning With one burst of song. High in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, 0 King immortal, Holy, infinite. 2 Bright the world and glorious, Calm both earth and sea, Noble in its grandeur Stood man's purity ; Came the great transgression, Came the saddening fall, Death and desolation Breathing over all. Still in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigned the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 3 Long the nations waited, Through the troubled night, Looking, longing, yearning, For the promised light. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. 27 Prophets saw the morning Breaking far away, Minstrels sang the splendor Of that opening day. Whilst in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigned the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 4 Brightly dawned the Advent Of the new-born King, Joyously the watchers Heard the angels sing. Sadly closed the evening Of His hallowed life, As the noontide darkness Veiled the last dread strife. Lo ! again in glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigns the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 5 Lo ! again He cometh, Robed in clouds of light, As the Judge eternal, Armed with power and might. Nations to His footstool Gathered then shall be ; Earth shall yield her treasures, And her dead, the sea. Till the trumpet soundeth, 'Mid eternal light Reign, Thou King immortal, Holy, infinite. 6 Jesu ! Lord and Master, Prophet, Priest and King, To Thy feet, triumphant, Hallowed praise we bring. 28 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— ADVENT. Thine the pain and weeping, Thine the victory ; Power, and praise, and honor, Be, 0 Lord, to Thee. High in regal glory 5 '3Iid eternal light. Reign, 0 King immortal. Holy, infinite. This hymn may be sung with or without the re- frain, as desired. 36 8s- DAY of wrath ! oh, day of mourning ! See fulfilled the prophets' warning, Heaven and earth in ashes burning ' 2 Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth. When from heaven the Judge descendeth, On Whose sentence all dependeth. 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth , Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth ; All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking, All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo ! the Book exactly worded. Wherein all hath been recorded : Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading ? Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing ? THE CHRISTIAN YEAR -ADVENT. 29 8 King of majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us ! 9 Think, good Jesu, my salvation Cost Thy wondrous Incarnation : Leave me not to reprobation ! 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the cross of suffering bought me. Shall such grace be vainly brought me ? 11 Righteous Judge ! for sin's pollution Grant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day of retribution. 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning ; Spare, 0 God, Thy suppliant groaning ! 13 Thou the sinful woman saved' st ; Thou the dying thief f orgavest j And to me a hope vouchsaf est. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying ! 15 With Thy favored sheep oh, place me ! Nor among the goats abase me ; But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Low I kneel, with heart- submission, See, like ashes, my contrition j Help me in my last condition. 18 Ah ! that day of tears and mourning ! From the dust of earth returning 30 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR -ADVENT. Man for judgment must prepare him j Spare, 0 God, in mercy spare him ! 19 Lord, all pitying. Jesu blest. Grant us Thine eternal rest. 37 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. G1 REAT God, what do I see and hear ! *" The end of things ereat ■ The Judge of mankind doth appear On clouds of glory seated ! The trumpet sounds ; the graves restore The dead which they contained before j 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, JWith joy their Lord surrounding : No gloomy fears their souls dis:: His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him. 3 But sinners, filled with guilty fears. Behold His wrath prevailing ; For they shall rise and find their tears And sighs are unavailing : The day of grace is past and gone ; Trembling, they stand before the throne, All unprepared to meet Him. •i Great God, to Thee mv spirit clings, Thy boundless love aeclari i One wondrous sight my comfort brings. The Judge my nature wearing. Beneath His cross I view the day When liea ven and earth shall pass away. And thus prepare to meet Him. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. 31 38 D. C. M. ONCE more, 0 Lord, Thy sign shall be Upon the heavens displayed, And earth and its inhabitants • Be terribly afraid : For, not in weakness clad, Thou com'st, Our woes, our sins to bear, But girt with all Thy Father's might, His judgment to declare. 2 The terrors of that awful day Oh, who can understand ? Or who abide, when Thou in wrath Shalt lift Thy holy hand ? The earth shall quake, the sea shall roar, The sun in heaven grow pale ; But Thou hast sworn, and wilt not change, Thy faithful shall not fail. 3 Then grant us, Saviour, so to pass Our time in trembling here, That when upon the clouds of heaven Thy glory shall appear, Uplifting high our joyful heads, In triumph we may rise, And enter, with Thine angel train, Thy palace in the skies. 39 8.7.8.7.4.7. LO, He comes with clouds descending, Once for our salvation slain ; Thousand angel-hosts attending Swell the triumph of His train : Alleluia ! Christ, the Lord, returns to reign. 2 Every eye shall now behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty ; 32 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVEIsT. Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced, and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear : All His saints, by men rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air : Alleluia ! See the day of God appear. 4 Yea, Amen ; let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne ; Saviour, take the power and glory j Claim the kingdoms for Thine own r Alleluia ! Thou shalt reign, and Thou alone. 40 p. m„ "VVTAKE, awake, for night is flying: ▼ ▼ The watchmen on the heights are crying, Awake, Jerusalem, arise! Midnight's solemn hour is tolling, His chariot wheels are nearer rolling ; He comes ; prepare, ye Virgins wise. Rise up ; with willing feet Go forth, the Bridegroom meet : Alleluia ! Bear through the night your well-trimmed Speed forth to join the marriage rite. 2 Sion hears the watchmen singing, Her heart with deep delight is springing, She wakes, she rises from her gloom : Forth her Bridegroom comes, all-glorious, In grace arrayed, by truth victorious ; THE CHKISTIAN YEAH — ADVENT. S3 Her Star is risen, her Light is come ! All hail, Incarnate Lord, Our crown, and our reward ! Alleluia ! We haste along, in pomp of song, And gladsome join the marriage throng. 3 Lamb of Grod, the heavens adore Thee, And men and angels sing before Thee, With harp and cymbal's clearest tone. By the pearly gates in wonder We stand, and swell the voice of thunder, That echoes round Thy dazzling throne. No vision ever brought, No ear hath ever caught, Such bliss and joy: We raise the song, we swell the throng, To praise Thee ages all along. 41 8.7. HARK ! a thrilling voice is sounding j " Christ is nigh," it seems to say j " Cast away the works of darkness, O ye children of the day ! " 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise : Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo ! the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heaven ; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven ; 4 So when next He comes with glory, Wrapping all the world in fear, May He with His mercy shield us, And with words of love draw near. 3i THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. 42 8s. OH, quickly come, dread Judge of all ; For, awful though Thine Advent be, All shadows from the truth will fall, And falsehood die, in sight of Thee : Oh, quickly come : for doubt and fear Like clouds dissolve when Thou art near* 2 Oh, quickly come, great King of all ; Reign all around us, and within ; Let sin no more our souls enthrall, Let pain and sorrow die with sin ; Oh, quickly come : for Thou alone Canst make Thy scattered people one. 3 Oh, quickly come, true Life of all ; For death is mighty all around ; On every home his shadows fall, On every heart his mark is found : Oh, quickly come : for grief and pain Can never cloud Thy glorious reign. 4 Oh, quickly come, sure Light of all, For gloomy night broods o'er our way ; And fainting souls begin to fall With weary watching for the day : Come, quickly come : for round Thy throne No eye is blind, no night is known. RJ 43 7.6. iJEJOICE, rejoice, believers! And let your lights appear ; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom "is arising, And soon He will draw nigh ; Up ! pray, and watch, and wrestle ! At midnight comes the cry. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. 35 2 See that your lamps are burning ; Replenish them with oil ; Look now for your salvation, The end of sin and toil. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near, Go meet Him as He cometh, With alleluias clear. 3 O wise and holy virgins, Now raise your voices higher, Until in songs of triumph Ye meet the angel choir. The marriage-feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand ; Up, up, ye heirs of glory ! The Bridegroom is at hand. 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesu, now appear ; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere ! With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, 0 Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, And ever be with Thee ! 44 . L. M. ON Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh ; Awake, and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every Christian breast, And furnished for so great a guest j Yea, let us each our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 For Thou art our salvation, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward j 36 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out Thine hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand ; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love divine. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whose Advent set Thy people free ', Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost for evermore. 45 8s OH COME, oh come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel ; That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel ! 2 Oh come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny ; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel ! 3 Oh come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine Advent here ; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel ! 4 Oh come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home j Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel ! THE CHRISTIAN YEAH — ADVENT. 37 5 Oh come, oil come, Thou Lord of might! Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height, In ancient times didst give the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel ! 46 8.7.8.7.4.7. O'ER the distant mountains breaking Comes the reddening dawn of day j Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking, Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray ; 'Tis thy Saviour, On His bright returning way. 2 0 Thou long-expected! weary Waits my anxious soul for Thee, Life is dark, and earth is dreary, Where Thy light I do not see ; 0 my Saviour, When wilt Thou return to me ? 3 Nearer is my soul's salvation, Spent the night, the day at hand; Keep me in my lowly station, Watching for Thee, till I stand, 0 my Saviour, In Thy bright, Thy promised land, 4 With my lamp well trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and slow to roam, Watching for Thy glad returning To restore me to my home. Come, my Saviour, Thou hast promised : quickly come. 47 c. m. HARK ! the glad sound ! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long : Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ADVENT. 2 He comes, the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held : The gates of brass before Him burst. The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest iUms of vice To clear the mental ray. And on the eyes oppressed with night To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure : And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas. Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim : And heaven's eternal arches ring "With Thv beloved Name. 48 8.7. COME, 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 ; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 3 Born Thy people to deliver. Born a child, and yet a King, Bora to reign in us forever, 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. THE CHRISTIAN YE AH — CHRISTMAS. 39 Also the folio icing : 317 Thou art coming, 0 my Saviour. 318 Jesus came, the heavens adoring. 405 The world is very evil. ■406 Brief life is here our portion. Christmas. 49 P. M. OH COME, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant ; Oh come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem ; Come and behold Him born the King of angels ; Oh come, let us adore Him, Oh come, let us adore Him, Oh come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2 God of God, Light of Light, Lo ! He abhors not the Virgin's womb ; Very God, begotten, not created f Oh come, let us adore Him, etc. 3 . Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exulta- tion, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above, Glory to God in the highest ; Oh come, let us adore Him, etc. 4 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesu, to Thee be glory given ; Word of the Father, now in flesh appear- ing ; Oh come, let us adore Him, Oh come, let us adore Him, Oh come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 40 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — CHRISTMAS. 50 6.5. COME hither, ye faithful, Triumphantly sing ! Come, see in the manger The angels7 dread King ! To Bethlehem hasten With joyful accord ! Oh come ye, come hither To worship the Lord ! 2 True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies j To be born of a Virgin He doth not despise. To Bethlehem hasten, etc. 3 Hark! hark to the angels ! All singing in heaven, " To God in the highest All glory be given ! " To Bethlehem hasten, etc. 4 To Thee, then, 0 Jesu, - This day of Thy birth, Be glory and honor Through heaven and earth ; True Godhead incarnate ! Omnipotent Word ! Oh come, let us hasten To worship the Lord ! 51 7& HARK ! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King j Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled ! 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; THE CEEISTIA>~ YEAE — CHEIST1LA - With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem ! /jrist, by highest heaven adored ; L Late in time behold Him come, : i-ring of the Virgin's womb. 4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the Incarnate Deity, Pleased as Man with man to dwell ; Jesus, our Emmanuel ! 5 Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons if es rth, Born to give them second birth. 6 Risen with healing in His wizi^ - Light and life to all He brii lg Hail, the Sun of Bighteous^ Hail, the heaven-born Prince ot Pc 52 £7.8.7.8.7.7 OF the Father's love beg >tten: Ere the worlds began t : He the Alpha and Omega . He the s ::_ se, the ending He. : ihe things thar are. thai have been. And that future years shall Jivermore and everm: i 2 Oh .irthday. tTj the Virgin, full . By the Holy xhost >i Ba: b the rar of our rac And tfa leemer. First lisp] " 1 His st are i I Evermore and evermore ! 42 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 3 Praise Him, 0 ye heaven of heavens ! Praise Him, angels in the height ! Every power and every virtue Sing the praise of God aright : Let no tongue of man be silent, Let each heart and voice unite, Evermore and evermore ! 4 Thee let age, and Thee let manhood, Thee let choirs of infants sing ; Thee the matrons and the virgins, And the children answering : Let their guileless song re-echo. And their heart its praises bring, Evermore and evermore ! 5 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, 0 Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving. And unwearied praises be : Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore ! 53 p. m. SHOUT the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is king. 1 Sion, the marvellous story be telling. The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth ! The brightest archangel in glory excelling, He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth. Shout the glad tidings, etc. 2 Tell how He cometh ; from nation to nation The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round: THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 43 How free to the faithful He offers salvation, > How His people with joy everlasting are crowned : Shout the glad tidings, etc. 3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bring- ing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise : Ye angels, the full alleluia be singing j One chorus resound through the earth and the skies : Shout the glad tidings, etc. 54 c. m. WHILE shepherds watched their flocks by 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 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 bom of David's line, The Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord ; And this shall be the sign : 4 " The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapt in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph ; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song : 44 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 6 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace ; Good- will henceforth from heaven to men Beg-in and never cease." 55 c. m. CALM on the listening ear of night Come heaven's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches far Her silver-mantled plains. 2 Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there ; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 3 The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply $ And greet, from all their holy heights, The Day-Spring from on high. 4 O'er the blue depths of Galilee There comes a holier calm, And Sharon waves, in solemn praise, Her silent groves of palm. 5 " Glory to God ! " the sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring, " Peace to the earth, good- will to men, From heaven's eternal King ! " 6 Light on thy hills, Jerusalem ! The Saviour now is born : More bright on Bethlehem's joyous plains Breaks the first Christmas morn. 56 10s. pHRISTIANS, awake! salute the happy ^ morn Whereon the Saviour of mankind was born; Rise to adore the mystery of love THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — CHRISTMAS. 45 Which hosts of angels chanted from above f With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, Who heard the angelic herald's voice: " Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth To you and all the nations upon earth : This day hath God fulfilled His promised word, This day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake; and straightway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire : The praises of redeeming love they sang, And heaven's whole arch with alleluias rang: God's highest glory was their anthem still, Peace upon earth, and unto men good- will. 4 To Bethlehem straight the happy shepherds ran, To see the wonder God had wrought for man: And found, with Joseph and the blessed maid, Her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid ; Amazed the wondrous story they proclaim, The earliest heralds of the Saviour's name. 5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ Our grateful voices to proclaim the joy ; Trace we the Babe, Who hath retrieved our loss, From His poor manger to His bitter cross ; Treading His steps, assisted by His grace, Till man's first heavenly state again takes place. 46 TIIE CHRISTIAN YE AR — CHRISTMAS. 6 Then may we hope, the angelic thrones among, To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song ; He, that was born upon this joyful day, Around us all His glory shall display ; Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Of angels and of angel -men the King. 57 7s. SING, oh, sing, this blessed morn ; Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given, God Himself comes down from heaven ; Sing, oh, sing, this blessed morn, Jesus Christ to-day is born. 2 God of God, and Light of Light, Comes with mercies infinite, Joining in a wondrous plan Heaven to earth, and God to man. Sing, oh, sing, etc. 3 God with us, Emmanuel, Deigns forever now to dwell ; He on Adam's fallen race Sheds the fullness of His grace. Sing, oh, sing, etc. 4 God comes down that man may rise, Lifted by Him to the skies ; Christ is Son of Man that we Sons of God in Him may be. Sing, oh, sing, etc. 5 Oh, renew us, Lord, we pray, With Thy Spirit day by day, That we ever one may be With the Father and with Thee. Sing, oh, sing, etc. o THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— CHRISTMAS. 47 P.M. LITTLE town of Bethlehem ! How still we see thee he ; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by ; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting" Light ; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night. 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. 0 morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth ! And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given ! So God imparts to hnman hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still. The dear Christ enters in. 4 0 holy Child of Bethlehem ! Descend to us, we pray ; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be bom in us to-day. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell ; Oh come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel ! 59 D. C. M. IT came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth 48 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— CHRISTMAS. To touch their harps of gold ; Peace on the earth, good- will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King ; The world in solemn stillness lay- To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled ; And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world : Above its sad and lonely plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 0 ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow ! Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing : Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old. When with the ever- circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. 60 8.7.8.7.4.7. 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-bom King. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — CHRISTMAS. . 4£ 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night j God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant-light : Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations ', Brighter visions beam afar : Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star : Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King, 4 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. 61 8.7. HARK ! what mean those holy voices Sweetly sounding through the skies ? Lo ! the angelic host rejoices, Heavenly alleluias rise. 2 Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy — " Glory in the highest, glory ! Glory be to God most high ! 3 " Peace on earth, good- will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found ; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 " Christ is born ; the great Anointed ! Heaven and earth His praises sing ! Oh, receive Whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King I 50 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EPIPHANY. 5 " Hasten, mortals, to adore Himj Learn His name to magnify, Till in heaven ye sing before Him, Glory be to God most high ! " Also the following : 319 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown. 320 All praise to Thee, eternal Lord. 538 All my heart this night rejoices. 539 Joy fills our inmost hearts to-day. 540 Once in royal David's city. (£pifit)anf>. 62 6.5. FROM the eastern mountains Pressing on they come, Wise men in their wisdom To His humble home ; Stirred by deep devotion, Hasting from afar, Ever journeying onward, Guided by a star. Light of Light that shineth Ere the worlds began, • Draw Thou near, and lighten Every heart of man. 2 There their Lord and Saviour Meek and lowly lay, Wondrous Light that led them Onward on their way, Ever now to lighten Nations from afar, As they journey homeward By that guiding Star. Light of Light, etc. THE CHEISTIAX YEAH— EPIPHAXY. 3 Thou Who in a manger Once hast lowly lain, Who dost now in glory O'er all kingdoms reign, Gather in the heathen, Who in lands afar Ne'er have seen the brightness Of Thy guiding Star. Light of Light, etc. 4 Gather in the outcasts, All who've gone astray, Throw Thy radiance o'er them, Guide them on their way, Those who never knew Thee, Those who've wandered far, Lead them by the brightness Of Thy guiding Star. Light of Light, etc. 5 Onward through the darkness Of the lonely night, Shining still before them With Thy kindly light, Guide them, Jew and Gentile, Homeward from afar, Young and old together, By Thy guiding Star : — Light of Light, etc. 6 Until every nation, Whether bond or free, 'Neath Thy starlit banner, Jesu, follows Thee O'er the distant mountains To that heavenly home, Wliere no sin nor sorrow Evermore shall come. 52 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EPIPHANY. Light of Light that shiiieth Ere the worlds began, Draw Thou near, and lighten Every heart of man. This hymn may be sung either with or without the refrain, as desired. 63 8.7. EARTH has many a noble city : Bethlehem, thou dost all excel : Out of thee the Lord from heaven Came to rule His Israel. 2 Fairer than the sun at morning Was the star that told His birth, To the world its God announcing Seen in fleshly form on earth. 3 Eastern sages at His cradle Make oblations rich and rare ; See them give, in deep devotion, Gold, and frankincense, and uiyrrh. 4 Sacred gifts of mystic meaning : Incense doth their God disclose, Gold the King of kings proclaimeth, Myrrh His sepulchre foreshows. 5 Jesu, Whom the Gentiles worshipped At Thy glad Epiphany, Unto Thee, with God the Father And the Spirit, glory be. 64 L. M. WHEN from the East the wise men came, Led by the Star of Bethlehem, The gifts they brought to Jesus were Of gold and frankincense and myrrh. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR, — EPIPHANY. 53 2 Bright gold of Ophir, passing fine, Proclaims a King of royal line ; For David's son in David's town, Is born the heir of David's crown. 3 The incense-clonds, with fragrance rare, The presence of a God declare ; Lo ! kings in adoration fall, For Mary's Son is Lord of all. 4 The myrrh, with bitter taste, foreshows A life of sorrows, wounds and woes ; — The deadly cup, that overran With anguish for the Son of Man. o Our gold upon Thine altar lies ; Our prayers to Thee, as incense, rise ; Accept as myrrh our tears and sighs : 0 King, 0 God, 0 Sacrifice ! 65 7s. AS with gladness men of old -A- 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 j So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ ! to Thee our heavenly King. 54 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — El'iPIl ANY. 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. 66 p. m. 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 shining, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Shall we not yield Him, in costly devotion. Odors 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 favor secure ; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EPIPHAXY. 55 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 Kedeemer is laid. 67 7s. SONGS of thankfulness and praise Jesu, Lord, to Thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar ; Branch of royal David's stem In Thy birth at Bethlehem j Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in Man made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme ,• And at Cana, wedding-guest, In Thy Godhead manifest ; Manifest in power divine, Changing water into wine ; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in Man made manifest. 3 Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul ; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might ; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill ; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in Man made manifest. 4 Sun and moon shall darkened be, Stars shall fall, the heavens shall flee ; Christ will then like lightning shine, All will see His glorious sign : 56 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EPIPHANY. All will then the trumpet hear j All will see the Judge appear j Thou by all wilt be confessed, God in man made manifest. 5 Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord, Present in Thy holy Word ; May we imitate Thee now, And be pure, as pure art Thou ; That we like to Thee may be At Thy great Epiphany ; And may praise Thee, ever blest, God in Man made manifest. 68 7.6. OONE with God the Father In majesty and might, The brightness of His glory, Eternal Light of Light ; O'er this our home of darkness Thy rays are streaming now j The shadows flee before Thee, The world's true Light art Thou. 2 Yet, Lord, we see but darkly : 0 heavenly Light, arise ! Dispel these mists that shroud us, And hide Thee from our eyes ! "We long to track the footprints That Thou Thyself hast trod : We long to see the pathway That leads to Thee our God. 3 0 Jesu, shine around us With radiance of Thy grace ; 0 Jesu, turn upon us The brightness of Thy face. We need no star to guide us, As on our wav we press, If Thou Thy light vouchsafest, 0 Sun of Righteousness. THE CHRISTIAN YEAH— EPIPHANY. 57 69 s. m. WITHIN the Father's house The Son hath found His home; And to His temple suddenly The Lord of Life hath come. 2 The doctors of the law Gaze on the wondrous child, And marvel at His gracious words Of wisdom undefiled. 3 Yet not to them is given The mighty truth to know, To lift the earthly veil which hides Incarnate God below. 4 The secret of the Lord Escapes each human eye, And faithful pondering hearts await The full Epiphany. 5 Lord, visit Thou our souls And teach us by Thy grace, Each dim revealing of Thyself With loving awe to trace ; 6 Till from our darkened sight The cloud shall pass away, And on the cleansed soul shall burst The everlasting day ; 7 Till we behold Thy face, And know, as we are known, Thee, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Co-equal Three in One. 70 s. m. ("1 LORY to Thee, 0 Lord, y Who by Thy mighty power Didst manifest Thy glory forth In Cana's marriage hour. 68 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EPIPHANY. 2 Thou spakest : it was done : Obedient to Thy word, The water reddening into wine Proclaimed the present Lord. 3 Blest were the eyes which saw That wondrous mystery, The great beginning of Thy works, That kindled faith in Thee. 4 And blessed they who know Thine unseen presence true, When in the kingdom of Thy grace Thou makest all things new. 5 For by Thy loving hand Thy people still are fed ; Thine is the Cup of blessing, Lord, And Thou the heavenly Bread. 6 Oh, may that grace be ours, Ever in Thee to live, And drink of those refreshing streams, Which Thou alone canst give : 7 So, led from strength to strength, Grant us, 0 Lord, to see The marriage supper of the Lamb, . Thy great Epiphany. 71 S. M. FIERCE was the storm of wind, The surging waves ran high, Failed the disciples' hearts with fear, Though Thou, their Lord, wast nigh. 2 But at the stern rebuke Of Thy almighty word, The wind was hushed, the billows ceased, And owned Thee God and Lord. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EPIPHANY. 5( 3 So, now, when depths of sin Our souls with terrors fill, Arise, and be our helper, Lord, And speak Thy " Peace, be still." 4 When death's dark sea we cross, Be with us in Thy power, Nor let the water- floods prevail In that dread trial-hour. 5 And, when amid the signs, Which speak Thine Advent near, The roaring of the sea and waves Fills faithless hearts with fear ; 6 May we all undismayed The raging tempest see. Lift up our heads and hail with joy Thy great Epiphany. 72 s. m, NOT by Thy mighty hand, Thy wondrous works alone, But by the marvels of Thy Word, Thy glory, Lord, is known. 2 Forth from the eternal gates, Thine everlasting heme, To sow the seed of truth below, Thou didst vouchsafe to come. 3 And still from age to age, Thou, gracious Lord, hast been The bearer forth of goodly seed, The sower still unseen. 4 And Thou wilt come again, And heaven beneath Thee bow, To reap the harvest Thou hast sown, Sower and reaper Thou. 60 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. 5 Watch, Lord, Thy harvest -field, With Thine unsleeping eye, The children of the kingdom keep To Thy Epiphany j 6 That, when in Thy great day The tares shall severed be, We may be surely gathered in With all Thy saints to Thee. Also the following : 323 Hail to the Lord's Anointed. 324 Joy to the world, the Lord is come. 325 Light of those whose dreary dwelling. 331 Watchman, tell us of the night. 332 God of mercy, God of grace. 542 Saw you never in the twilight. 0£ptaag£sima, <£tc. 73 8.7. A LLELUIA, song of gladness, -£*- Voice of joy that cannot die; Alleluia is the anthem Ever dear to choirs on high j In the house of God abiding Thus they sing eternally. 2 Alleluia thou resoundest, True Jerusalem and free ; Alleluia joyful mother, All thy children sing with thee ; But by Babylon's sad waters Mourning exiles now are we. 3 Alleluia cannot always Be our song while here below; Alleluia our transgressions Make us for a while forego : For the solemn time is coming When our tears for sin must flow. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— SEPT UAGESIMA. 61 4 Therefore in our hymns we pray Thee, Grant us blessed Trinity, At the last to keep Thine Easter In our home beyond the sky j There to Thee forever singing Alleluia joyfully. I 74 7.6.7.6.8.6.8.6. N exile here we wander : In heaven is our abode,— The city of the angels, The city of our God. And here we toil, and strive, and fight, With sin and woe opprest ; There God will give the sons of light Eternal joy and rest. ! Through many sore temptations, By many sorrows torn, We strive to win the glory ; Our many falls we mourn. But faith holds out the vision bright Of our eternal home ; And hope assures that realm of light, When we have overcome. Jesu, our joy and gladness, To Thee for aid we flee : Give tears of true contrition ; Our souls from guilt set free : — - And we shall rise in that great day, In bodies like to Thine, And with Thy saints, in bright array, Shall in Thy glory shine. There we, as children dwelling, Who here as exiles groan, God's praises shall be telling Before His glorious throne : THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. There in our endless home shall rest, From strife and sorrow free, And join the anthem of the blest, Forever, Lord, to Thee. 75 S. M. LORD of the*hearts of men, Thou hast vouchsafed to bless, From age to age, Thy chosen saints With fruits of holiness. 2 Here faith, and hope and love Reign in sweet bond allied ; There, when this little day is o'er, Shall love alone abide. 3 Here, bearing the good seed, 'Mid cares and tears we come ; There, with rejoicing hearts, we bring Our harvest- treasures home. 4 Oh, give us, mighty Lord, The fruits Thyself dost love ; Soon shaltThou from Thy judgment seat Crown Thine own gifts above. 76 7.7.7.5. GRACIOUS Spirit, Holy Ghost, Taught by Thee we covet most Of Thy gifts at Pentecost, Holy, heavenly love. 2 Love is kind, and suffers long, Love is meek, and thinks no wrong, Love than death itself more strong ; Therefore, give us love. 3 Prophecy will fade away, Melting in the light of day ; Love will ever with us stay j Therefore, give us love. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — SEPTUAGESIMA. 63 4 Faith will vanish into sight ; Hope be emptied in delight ; Love in heaven will shine more bright j Therefore, give us love. 5 Faith and hope and love we see, Joining hand in hand, agree, But the greatest of the three, And the best, is love. 6 From the overshadowing Of Thy gold and silver wing, Shed on us, who to Thee sing, Holy, heavenly love. 77 8.5.8.5. THOU. Who on that wondrous journey Sett'st Thy face to die, By Thy holy, meek example Teach us charity ! 2 Thou, Who that dread cup of suffering Didst not put from Thee j 0 most loving of the loving, Give us charity ! 3 Thou, Who reignest, bright in glory, On God's throne on high, Oh, that we may share Thy triumph, Grant us charity ! 4 Send us faith, that trusts Thy promise ; Hope, with upward eye ; But more blest than both, and greater, ' Send us charity ! Also the following : 592 Jesus Christ is passing by. 64 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — LENT. £cnt. 78 c. m. LORD ! Who throughout these forty days, For us didst fast and pray, Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins, And close by Thee to stay. 2 As Thou with Satan didst contend, And didst the victory win. Oh, give us strength in Thee to fight, In Thee to conquer sin. 3 As Thou didst hunger bear and thirst, So teach us, gracious Lord, To die to self, and chiefly live By Thy most holy Word. 4 And through these days of penitence, And through Thy Passion-tide, Yea, evermore, in life and death. Jesu ! with us abide. 5 Abide with us, that so, this lif e Of suffering overpast, An Easter of unending joy We may attain at last ! 79 7s. FORTY days and forty nights Thou wast fasting in the wild ; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Shall not we Thy sorrow share, And from earthly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Glad with Thee to suffer pain ? THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — LENT. 3 And if Satan, vexing sore, Flesh or spirit should assail, Thou, his Vanquisher before, Grant we may not faint or fail. 4 So shall we have peace divine ; Holier gladness ours shall be ; Round us, too, shall angels shine, Such as ministered to Thee. 5 Keep, oh keep us, Saviour dear, Ever constant by Thy side ; That with Thee we may appear At the eternal Easter-tide. 80 L.M. AWHILE in spirit, Lord, to Thee -^\. Into the desert would we flee ; Awhile upon the barren steep Our fast with Thee in spirit keep : 2 Awhile from Thy temptation learn False Satan's wilef ul lures to spurn, And in our hearts to feel and own " Man liveth not by bread alone." 3 0 Thou once tempted like as we, Thou knowest our infirmity ; Be Thou our helper in the strife, Be Thou our true, our inward life. 4 And while at Thy command we pray " Give us our bread from day to day," May we with Thee, 0 Christ, be fed, Thou Word of God, Thou living Bread. 81 6.5. CHRISTIAN ! dost thou see them On the holy ground, How the powers of darkness Rage thy steps around ? THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — LENT. Christian ! up and smite them. Counting gain but loss; In the strength that cometh By the holy cross. 2 Christian ! dost thou feel them,, How they work within, Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin ? Christian ! never tremble ; Never be downcast ; Gird thee for the battle, Watch and pray and fast. 3 Christian ! dost thou hear them, How they speak thee fair ? " Always fast and vigil ? Always watch and prayer ? n Christian ! answer boldly : " While I breathe I pray ! " Peace shall follow battle, Night shall end in day. 4 " Well I know thy trouble, 0 My servant true ; Thou art very weary, 1 was weary too ; But that toil shall make thee Some day all Mine own, And the end of sorrow . Shall be uear My throne." 82 ios. WEARY of earth, and laden with my sin, I look at heaven and long to enter in : But there no evil thing may find a home : And yet I hear a voice that bids me* 'Come." THE CHRISTIAN YEAR- LENT. 67 2 So vile I ani, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land ? ' Before the whiteness of that throne appear? Yet there are hands stretched out to draw me near. 3 The while I fain would tread the heavenly way, Evil is ever with me day by day ; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, " Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." 4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear ; His are the hands stretched out to draw me near, And His the blood that can for all atone, And set me faultless there before the throne. 5 'Twas He Who found me on the deathly wild, And made me heir of heaven, the Father's child, And day by day, whereby my soul may live, Gives me His grace of pardon, and wili give. 6 0 great Absolver, grant ray soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father's courts my glorious dress May be the garment of Thy righteousness. 7 Yea, Thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord ; ■ Thine all the merits, mine the great reward ; Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown ; Mine the life won, and Thine the life laid down. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — LENT. 83 8S. "TVTEARY of wandering from my God, * » And now made willing to return, I hear and bow me to the rod ; For Thee, not without hope, I mourn : I have an Advocate above, A Friend before the throne of love. 2 0 Jesu, full of pardoning grace, More full of grace than I of sin ; Yet once again I seek Thy face : Open Thine arms and take me in ; And freely my backslidings heal, And love the faithless sinner still. 3 Thou know'st the way to bring me back, My fallen spirit to restore ; Oh, for Thy truth and mercy's sake, Forgive, and bid me sin no more : The ruins of my soul repair, And make my heart a house of prayer. 84 8.8.8.6. OTHOU, the contrite sinners' friend, Who, loving, lov'st them to the end, On this alone my hopes depend, That Thou wilt plead for me. 2 When, weary in the Christian race, Far off appears my resting place, And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace, Then, Saviour, plead for me. 3 When I have erred and gone astray Afar from Thine and wisdom's way, And see no glimmering, guiding ray, Still, Saviour, plead for me. 4 When Satan, by my sins made bold, Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold, Then with Thy pitying arms enfold, And plead, oh, plead for me ! THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— LENT. 5 And when my dying hour draws near, Darkened with sorrow, pain, and fear, Then to my fainting sight appear, Pleading in heaven for me. 0 85 c. m. JESU, Saviour of the lost, My rock and hiding-place, By storms of sin and sorrow tost, I seek Thy sheltering grace. 2 Guilty, forgive me, Lord, I cry ; Pursued by foes, I come ; A sinner, save me, or I die ; An outcast, take m-e home. 3 Once safe in Thine almighty arms, Let storms come on amain ; There danger never, never harms ; There death itself is gain. 4 And when I stand before Thy throne, And all Thy glory see, Still be my righteousness alone To hide myself in Thee. 86 L. M. OTHOU that hear'st when sinners cry, Though all my sins before Thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from Thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin : Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 3 I cannot live without Thy light, Cast out and banished from Thy sight : Thy holy joys, my God, restore, And guard, me that I fall no more. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — LENT. 4 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring ; The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice. 5 Oh, may Thy love inspire my tongue ! Salvation shall be all my song : And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness. 87 L. M. WITH broken heart and contrite sigh, A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry : Thy pardoning grace is rich and free : 0 God, be merciful to me. 2 I smite upon my troubled breast, With deep and conscious guilt oppressed ; Christ and His cross my only plea : 0 God, be merciful to me. 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, Nor dare uplift them to the skies ; But Thou dost all my anguish see : 0 God, be merciful to me. 4 Xor alms, nor deeds that I have done, Can for a single sin atone j To Calvary alone I flee : 0 God, be merciful to me. 5 And when, redeemed from sin and hell, With all the ransomed throng I dwell, My raptured song shall ever be, God has been merciful to me. 88 p. m. LORD, in this Thy mercy's day, I Ere the time shall pass away, On our knees we fall and pray. 89 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— LEXT. 71 2 Holy Jesu, grant us tears, Fill us with heart-searching fears, Ere that day of doom appears. 3 Lord, on us Thy Spirit pour, Kneeling- lowly at Thy door, Ere it close for evermore. 4 By Thy night of agony, By Thy supplicating cry, By Thy willingness to die, 5 By Thy tears of bitter woe For Jerusalem below. Let us not Thy love forego. 6 Judge and Saviour of our race, Grant us, when we see Thy face, With Thy ransomed ones a place. 7 On Thy love we rest alone, And that love shall then be known By the pardoned, round Thy throne SAVIOUR ! when in dust to Thee Low we bow the adoring knee, When, repentant, to the sides Scarce we lift our weeping eyes, Oh ! by all Thy pains and woe Suffered once for man below ; Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany ! 2 By Thy helpless infant years, By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy days of sore distress In the savage wilderness, By the dread permitted hour Of the mighty tempter's power : Turn, oh turn a favoring eye, Hear our solemn litany ! 72 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— LENT. 3 By the sacred grief that wept O'er the grave where Lazarus slept ; By the boding tears that flowed Over Salem's loved abode ; By the anguished sigh that told Treachery lurked within Thy fold ; From Thy seat above the sky, Hear our solemn litany ! 4 By the burthen Thou didst bear, By Thine agony of prayer, By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear, and torturing scorn; By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice ; Listen to our humble cry, . Hear our solemn litany ! 5 By Thy deep expiring groan ; By the sealed sepulchral stone ; By the vault, whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God : Oh ! from earth to heaven restored, Mighty, re-ascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn litany ! Also the following ■: 338 0 gracious God in Whom I live. 340 In the hour of trial. 347 Sinful sighing to be blest. 349 Out of the deep I call. 350 Jesu, Lord of life and glory. 351 Have mercy, Lord, on me. 354 Lord, when Ave bend before Thy throne. 356 Heal me, 0 my Saviour, heal. 357 0 Jesu, Thou art standing. 359 In the cross of Christ I glory. 384 God, my Father, hear me pray. 528 God the Father, God the Son. Litany. 529 Father, hear Thy children's call. Litany. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK. 73 590 To-day Thy mercy calls us. 591 When at Thy footstool, Lord, I bend. 604 Thy life was given for me. 607 Love of Jesus, all divine.' 608 Lo ! the voice of Jesus. 612 Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow. 614 Lord Jesus, think on me. 620 Onward, Christian, though the region. AL 90 7.6. LLL glory, laud, and honor, To Thee, Redeemer, King ! To Whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 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 angels Are 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 prayers 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 glory, etc. 74 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK. 6 Thori didst accept then- praises ; A ccept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou gt>od and gracious King. All glory, etc. 91 L.M. T> IDE on ! ride on in majesty ! <&*> Hark ! all the tribes hosanna cry ; O Saviour meek, pursue Thy road "With palms andscatteredgarments strowed. 2 Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! In lowly pomp ride on to die : 0 Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. & Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! The angel armies of the sky Look down with sad and wondering eyes To see the approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh ; The Father on His sapphire throne Expects His own anointed Son. 5 Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! In lowly pomp ride on to die ; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, 0 God, Thy power, and reign. 92 c. m. THOU, Who through this holy week Didst suffer for us all ; The sick to heal, the lost to seek, To raise up them that fall : 2 We cannot understand the woe Thy love was pleased to bear : 0 Lamb of God, we only know That all our hopes are there. O G( THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK- 75 3 Thy feet the path of suffering trod, Thy hand the victory won : What shall we render to our God For all that He hath done ? 4 To God, the blessed Three in One, All praise and glory be : Crown, Lord,Thy servants w^lo have won The victory through Thee. 93 7s. .0 to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempter's power ; 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 gall ! Oh the pangs His soul sustained ! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss ; Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb ; There, adoring at His feet, Mark the miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete ; " It is finished ! " hear Him cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 94 L. M. THE royal banners forward go, The cross shines forth in mystic glow; Where He in flesh, our flesh Who made, Our sentence bore, our ransom paid. 2 There whilst He hung, His sacred side By soldier's spear was opened wide, To cleanse us in the precious flood Of water mingled with His blood. 76 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— HOLY WEEK. 3 Fulfilled is now what David told In true prophetic song of old, How God the heathen's King should be ; For God is reigning from the tree. 4 0 tree of glory, tree most fair, Ordained those holy limbs to bear, How bright in purple robe it stood, The purple of a Saviour's blood ! 5 Upon its arms, like balance true, He weighed the price for sinners due, The price which none but He could pay, And spoiled the spoiler of his prey. 6 To Thee, eternal Three in One, Let homage meet by all be done : As by the cross Thou dost restore, So rule and guide us evermore. 95 l. M. LORD Jesus ! when we stand afar, And gaze upon Thy holy cross, In love of Thee, and scorn of self, Oh, may we count the world as loss ! 2 When we behold Thy bleeding wounds, And the rough way that Thou hast trod, Make us to hate the load of sin That lay so heavy on our God. 3 0 holy Lord, uplifted high. With outstretched arms, in mortal woe Embracing in Thy wondrous love The sinful world that lies below ; 4 Give us an ever-living faith To gaze beyond the things we see : And in the mystery of Thy death Draw us and all men unto Thee. THE CHRISTIAN YEAH— HOLY WEEK. 96 p. m. BEHOLD the Lamb of God ! 0 Thou for sinners slain, Let it not be in vain . That Thon hast died : Thee for my Saviour let me take, My only refuge let me make Thy pierced side. 2 Behold the Lamb of God ! Into the sacred flood Of Thy most precious blood My soul I cast : Wash me and make me clean within, And keep me pure from every sin, Till life be past. 3 Behold the Lamb of God ! All hail, incarnate Word, Thou everlasting Lord, Saviour most blest ; Fill us with love that never faints, Grant us with all Thy blessed saints, • Eternal rest. 4 Behold the Lamb of God! Worthy is He alone, That sitteth on the throne Of God above ; One with the Ancient of all days, One with the Comforter in praise, All light and love. 97 7s. SEE the destined day arise ! See a willing sacrifice ! Jesus, to redeem our loss, Hangs upon the shameful cross. 78 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— HOLY WEEK 2 Jesu, who but Thou had borne, Lifted on that tree of scorn, Every pang and bitter throe, Finishing Thy life of woe? 3 Who but Thou had dared to drain Steeped in gall the cup of pain, And with tender body bear Thorns, and nails, and piercing spear ? 4 Thence the cleansing water flowed, Mingled from Thy side with blood ; Sign to all attesting eyes Of the finished sacrifice. 5 Holy Jesu, grant us grace In that sacrifice to place All our trust for life renewed, Pardoned sin and promised good. 98 8.7 Q ING, my tongue, the Saviour's battle, ^ Tell His triumph far and wide j Tell aloud the wondrous story Of His Body crucified ; How upon the cross a victim, Vanquishing in death, He died. 2 Eating of the tree forbidden, Man had sunk in Satan's snare, When our pitying Creator Did this second tree prepare, Destined, many ages later, That first evil to repair. 3 So, when now at length the fullness Of the time foretold drew nigh, God the Son, the world's Creator, Left His Father's throne on high, From the Virgin's womb appearing Clothed in our humanity. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK. 79 t 4 Thus did Christ to perfect manhood In our mortal flesh attain ; Then of His free choice He goeth To a death of bitter pain j He, the Lamb upon the altar Of the cross, for us was slain. 5 Lo, with gall His thirst He quenches, See the thorns upon His brow ; Nails His tender flesh are rending ; See, His side is pierced now ; Whence, to cleanse the whole creation, Streams of blood and water flow. 6 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, 0 Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be : Honor, glory and dominion And eternal victory. 99 , 8.7. NOW, my soul, thy voice upraising, Tell in sweet and mournful strain How the Crucified, enduring Grief, and wounds, and dying pain, Freely of His love was offered, Sinless was for sinners slain. 2 Scourged with unrelenting fury, For the sins which we deplore, By His livid stripes He heals us, Raising us to fall no more ; All our bruises gently soothing, Binding up the bleeding sore. 3 See ! His hands and feet are fastened ; So He makes His people free ; Not a wound whence blood is flowing But a fount of grace shall be ; Yea, the very nails which nail Him Naii us also to the tree. 80 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR -HOLY WEEK 4 Through His heart the spear is piercing, Though His foes have seen Him die : Blood and water thence are streaming In a tide of mystery ; Water from our guilt to cleanse us, Blood to win us crowns on high. 5 Jesu, may those precious fountains Drink to thirsting souls afford : Let them be our present healing, And at length our great reward ; So a ransomed world shall ever Praise Thee, its redeeming Lord. 100 l.m. T\TE sm£ tn« praise of Him Who died, H Of Him Who died upon the cross : The sinner's hope let men deride: For this we count the world but loss. t 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. 4 It makes the coward spirit brave, And nerves the feeble arm for fight j 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' theme in heaven above. THE CHRISTIAN YEAH -HOLY WEEK 81 101 L. M. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, - And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the cross of Christ, my God : All the vain things that charm me niost, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His f eet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet ? Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 102 7.6. 0 SACRED Head surrounded By crown of piercing thorn ! 0 bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled and put to scorn! Death's pallid hue comes o'er Thee, The glow of life decays, Yet angel-hosts adore Thee, And tremble as they gaze. 2 1 see Thy strength and vigor, All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigor, Bereaving Thee of life ; 0 agony and dying ! 0 love to sinners free ! Jesu, all grace supplying, Oh, turn Thy face on me. 82 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK. 3 In this, Thy bitter Passion, Good Shepherd, think of me With Thy most sweet compassion, Unworthy though I be : Beneath Thy cross abiding Forever would I rest, In Thy dear love confiding, And with Thy presence blest. 4 Be near when I am dying ; Oh, show Thy cross to me : And to my succor flying, Come, Lord, and set me free. These eyes, new faith receiving, From Jesus shall not move ; For he, who dies believing, Dies safely through Thy love. 103 8.8.7.8.8.7 AT the cross her station keeping -£*- Stood the mournful mother weeping, Where He hung, the dying Lord ; For her soul of joy bereaved, Bowed with anguish deeply grieved, Felt the sharp and piercing sword. 2 Oh, how sad and sore distressed Now was she, that mother blessed Of the sole-begotten One ; Deep the woe of her affliction, When she saw the crucifixion Of her ever-glorious Son. 3 Who, on Christ's dear mother gazing, Pierced by anguish so amazing, Born of woman, would not weep ? Who, on Christ's dear mother thinking, Such a cup of sorrow drinking, Would not share her sorrows deep ? THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— HOLY WEEK. S3 4 For His people's sins chastised, She beheld her Son despised, Scourged, and crowned with thorns entwined ; Saw Him then from judgment taken, And in death by all forsaken, Till His spirit He resigned. 5 Jesu, may her deep devotion Stir in me the same emotion, Fount of love, Eedeemer kind ; That my heart fresh ardor gaining, = And a purer love attaining, May with Thee acceptance find. 104 8.7. SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend ; Life and health and peace possessing Through the sinner's dying friend. 2 Here I kneel in wonder, viewing Mercy poured in streams of blood ; Precious drops, for pardon suing, Make and plead my peace with God. 3 Truly blessed is the station, Low before His cross to lie, While I see divine compassion Pleading in His dying eye. 4 Here I find my hope of heaven, While upon the Lamb I gaze j Loving much, and much forgiven, Let my heart o'erflow with praise. 5 Lord, in loving contemplation Fix my heart and eyes on Thee, Till I taste Thy full salvation, And Thine unveiled glories see. 84 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — HOLY WEEK. 6 For Thy sorrows I adore Thee, For the griefs that wrought our peace ; Gracious Saviour, I implore Thee, In my heart Thy love increase. 105 L. M. OH come and mourn with me awhile, And tarry here the cross beside ; Oh come, together let us mourn ; Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 2 Have we no tears to shed for Him, While soldiers scoff and Jews deride ? Ah ! look how patiently He hangs ; Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 3 Seven times He spake, seven words of love ; And all three hours His silence cried For mercy on the souls of men ; Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. 4 0 love of God! 0 sin of man! In this dread act your strength is tried; And victory remains with love ; For Thou, our Lord, art crucified ! The Story of the Cross. 106 6.4.6.3. I. — The Question. "N His own raiment clad, With His blood dyed; Women walk sorrowing By His side. I1 2 [Heavy that cross to Him, Weary the weight; One who will help Him waits At the gate. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— HOLY WEEK. t 3 See ! they are travelling On the same road; Simon is sharing with Him the load.] 4 Oh, whither wandering Bear they that tree ? He Who first carries it, , Who is He? II. — The Answer. 5 Follow to Calvary ; Tread where He trod, He Who forever was Son of God. 6 [You who would love Him stand, Gaze at His face : Tarry awhile on your Earthly race. 7 As the swift moments fly Through the blest week, Read the great story the Cross will teach.] 8 Is there no beauty to You who pass by, In that lone figure which Marks that sky I III. — The Story of the Cross. 9 On the cross lifted Thy face we scan, Bearing that cross for us, Son of Man. 10 Thorns form Thy diadem, Rough wood Thy throne; For us Thy blood is shed, Us alone. 86 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— HOLY WEEK;. 11 No pillow under Thee To rest Thy head; Only the splintered cross Is Thy bed. 12 [Nails pierced Thy hands and feet, Thy side the spear ; No voice is nigh to say Help is near. 13 Shadows of midnight fall, Though it is day : Thy friends and kinsfolk stand Far away. 14 Loud is Thy bitter cry ; Sunk on Thy breast Hangeth Thy bleeding head Without rest. 15 Loud scoffs the dying thief, Who mocks at Thee: Can it, my Saviour, be All for me In the tomb the Saviour lay ; Still He slept, from head to feet Shrouded in the winding sheet, Lying in the rock alone, Hidden by the sealed stone. 2 Late at even there was seen Watching long the Magdalene ; Early, ere the break of day, ^ Sorrowful she took her way ^►To the holy garden glade, "Where her buried Lord was laid. 3 So with Thee, till life shall end, I would solemn vigil spend : Let me hew Thee, Lord, a shrine In this rocky heart of mine, Where in pure embalmed cell None but Thou may ever dwell. 4 Myrrh and spices will I bring, True affection's offering j Close the door from sight and sound Of the busy world around j And in patient watch remain Till my Lord appear again. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR - EASTERTIDE. 8» 108 cm. THE grave itself a garden is, Where loveliest flowers abound ; Since Christ, our never-fading life, Sprang from that holy ground. 2 Oh, give us grace to die to sin, That we, O Lord, may have A holy, happy rest in Thee, A Sabbath in the grave. 3 Thou, Lord, baptized in Thine own blood, And buried in the grave, Didst raise Thyself to endless life, Omnipotent to save. 4 Baptized into Thy death we died, And buried were with Thee, That we might live with Thee to God, And ever blest might be. 5 Lord, through the grave and gate of death May we, with Thee, arise To an eternal Easter-day Of glory in the skies ! (Eastertibe. 109 us. " TVTELCOME, happy morning ! " age to ▼ ▼ age shall say; Hell to-day is vanquished, heaven is won to-day ! Lo ! the dead is living, God for evermore ! Him,their true Creator, all His works adore ! "Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say. 90 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EAST2RTIDE. 2 Earth, lier joy confesses, clothing her for spring. All fresh gifts returned with her returning King: Bloom in every meadow, leaves on every bough, Speak His sorrow ended, hail His triumph now. Hell to-day is vanquished, heaven is won to-day. 3 Months in due succession, days of length- ening light, Hours and passing moments praise Thee in their flight ; Brightness of the morning, sky and fields and sea, Vanquisher of darkness, bring their praise to Thee ! " Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say. 4 Maker and Redeemer, life and health of all, Thou from heaven beholding human na- ture's fall, Of the Father's Godhead true and only Son, Manhood to deliver, manhood didst put on. Hell to-day is vanquished, heaven is won to-day. 5 Thou, of life the author, death didst un- dergo, Tread the path of darkness, saving strength to show ; Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfill Thy word; 'Tis Thine own third morning : rise 0 buried Lord! " Welcome, happy morning ! " age to age shall say. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. 91 6 Loose the souls long prisoned, bound with Satan's chain j All that now is fallen raise to life again ; Show Thy face in brightness, bid the na- tions see; Bring agaia our daylight : day returns with Thee ! Hell to-day is vanquished, heaven is won to-day ! Both the first and second lines of verse 1 may be sung as a refrain after each verse, if desired.- 110 7.6. COME, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness ; God hath brought His Israel Into joy from sadness ; Loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters ; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls to-day ; Christ hath burst His prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun hath risen ; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From His light, to Whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the Queen of seasons, bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts, Comes its joy to render ; Comes to glad Jerusalem, Who with true affection Welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 92 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 4 Neither might the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal, Hold Thee as a mortal : But to-day amidst Thine own Thou didst stand, bestowing That Thy peace which evermore Passeth human knowing. 111 7s. CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say : Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the victory won : Jesus' agony is o'er, Darkness veils the earth no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ hath burst the gates of hell j Death in vain forbids Him rise, Christ hath opened Paradise. 4 Soar we now where Christ hath led, Following our exalted Head ; Made like Him, like Him we rise ; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 112 7s. JESUS Christ is risen to-day, Our triumphant holy day, Who did once upon the cross Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia ! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Who endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia ! THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. 93 3 But the pains which He endured, Our salvation have procured; Now above the sky He 's King, Where the angels ever sing Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above Praise eternal as His love ; Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Alleluia ! 113 P.M. CHRIST is risen ! Christ is risen ! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen ! Christ is risen ! Alleluia ! swell the strain ! For our gain He suffered loss By divine decree. He hath died upon the cross, But our God is He. Christ is risen ! Christ is risen ! He hath burst His bonds in twain ; Christ is risen ! Christ is risen ! Alleluia ! swell the strain ! 2 See, the chains of death are- broken; Earth below and heaven above Joy in each amazing token Of His rising, Lord of love ; He for evermore shall reign By the Father's side, Till He comes to earth again, Comes to claim His bride. Christ is risen ! etc. 3 Glorious angels downward thronging Hail the Lord of all the skies; Heaven, with joy and holy longing For the Word incarnate, cries, 94 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. " Christ is risen ! Earth, rejoice ! Gleam , ye starry train ! - All creation, find a voice : He o'er all shall reign." Christ is risen ! Christ is risen ! He hath burst His bonds in twain ; Christ is risen ! Christ is risen, O'er the universe to reign. 114 7s. CHRIST the Lord is risen again ; Christ hath broken every chain ; Hark, angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high, 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 joy, and say 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 ! 4 He Who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save j Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia ! 5 Now He bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we too may enter heaven. Alleluia ! THE CHRISTIAN YEAR —EASTERTIDE. 95 6 Thou, our Paschal Lamb iudeed, Christ, Thy ransomed people feed: Take our sins and guilt away, Let us sing, by night and day, Alleluia ! 115 7.6. THE day of resurrection ! Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection-light j And, listening to His accents, May hear so calm and plain His own "All hail," and hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin, The round world keep high triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes together blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our joy that hath no end. 116 P.M. ANGELS, roll the rock away ! -£^- Death, yield up the mighty Prey ! See, the Saviour quits the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Alleluia! alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 96 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR- EASTERTIDE. 2 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. 3 Holy Father. Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory as of old to Thee, Now and evermore, shall be. AUeluia! alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 117 8.7.8.7.7.7. HE is risen, He is risen ; Tell it out with joyful voice : He has burst His three days' prison ; Let the whole wide earth rejoice : Death is conquered, man is free, Christ has won the victory. 2 Come, ye sad and fearful-hearted, With glad smile and radiant brow : , Lent's long shadows have departed ; All His woes are over now. And the passion that He bore : Sin and paiu can vex no more. 3 Come, with high and holy hymning, Chant our Lord's triumphant lay ; Not one darksome cloud is dimming Yonder glorious morning ray. Breaking o'er the purple East, Symbol of our Easter feast. 4 He is risen, He is risen ; He hath opened heaven's gate : We are free from sin's dark prison, Eisen to a holier state ; And a brighter Easter beam On our longing eyes shall stream. AT THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 97 118 7s. ^T the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who hath washed us in the tide Flowing from His pierced side ; Praise we Him, Whose love divine Gives His sacred blood for wine, Gives His body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword ; Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, Whose blood was shedj Paschal victim, Paschal bread ; With sincerity and love Eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from the sky, Hell's fierce powers beneath Thee he ; Thou hast conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light : Now no more can death appall, Now no more the grave enthrall ; Thou hast opened Paradise, And in Thee Thy saints shall rise. 4 Easter triumph, Easter joy, Sin alone can this destroy ; From sin's power do Thou set free Souls new-born, 0 Lord, in Thee. Hymns of glory and of praise, Risen Lord, to Thee we raise ; Holy Father, praise to Thee, With the Spirit, ever be. 119 L.M. LIFT up, lift up your voices now ! The whole wide world rejoices now : 98 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, The Lord shall reign victoriously ! 2 In vain with stone the cave they barred ; In vain the watch kept ward and guard -f Majestic from the spoiled tomb, In pomp of triumph Christ is come ! 3 He binds in chains the ancient foe ; A countless host He frees from woe, And heaven's high portal open flies, For Christ has risen, and man shall rise. 1 And all He did, and all He bare, He gives us as our own to share ; And hope and joy and peace begin, For Christ has won, and man shall win. 5 0 Victor, aid us in the fight, And lead through death to realms of light ; We safely pass where Thou hast trod ; In Thee we die to rise to God. 6 Thy flock, from sin and death set free, Glad Alleluias raise to Thee ; And ever with the heavenly host Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 120 8.8.8.4. MORN'S roseate hues have decked the sky; The Lord has risen with victory : Let earth be glad, and raise the cry, Alleluia. 2 The Prince of Life with death has striven, To cleanse the earth His blood has given, Has rent the veil, and opened heaven : Alleluia. 3 And He, the wheat-corn, sown in earth, Has given a glorious harvest birth : Rejoice, and sing with holy mirth Alleluia. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 99 4 Our bodies, mouldering to decay, Are sown to rise to heavenly day ; For He by rising burst the way : Alleluia. 5 And he, dear Lord, that with Thee dies, And fleshly passions crucifies, In body, like to Thine, shall rise : Alleluia. 6 Oh grant us, then, with Thee to die, To spurn earth's fleeting vanity, And love the things above the sky : Alleluia. 7 Oh, praise the Father and the Son, Who has for us the triumph won, And Holy Ghost, — the Three in One :. Alleluia. 121 P.M. THE strife is o'er, the battle done; The victory of life is won ; The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia ! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shout of holy joy outburst. Alleluia ! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped ; He rises glorious from the dead : All glory to our risen Head ! Alleluia! 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell ; The bars from heaven's high portals fell ; Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell ! Alleluia ! 100 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 5 Lord ! by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting Thy servants free, That we may live, and sing to Thee Alleluia ! 122 7.8. JESUS lives ! thy terrors now Can no longer, death, appall us : Jesus lives ! by this we know Thou, 0 grave, canst not enthrall us. Alleluia ! 2 Jesus lives ! henceforth is death But the gate of life immortal ; This shall calm our trembling breath, When we pass its gloomy portal. Alleluia ! 3 Jesus lives ! for us He died ; Then, alone to Jesus living, Pure in heart may we abide, Glory to our Saviour giving. Alleluia ! 4 Jesus lives ! our hearts know well Naught from us His love shall sever ; Life, nor death, nor powers of hell Tear us from His keeping ever. Alleluia ! 5 Jesus lives ! to Him the throne Over all the world is given : May we go where He has gone, Rest and reign with Him in heaven. Alleluia ! 123 8.7. ALLELUIA! Alleluia! - Hearts and voices heaven- ward raise s Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise : THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. He, Who on the cross a victim, For the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Now is risen from the dead. 2 Now the iron bars are broken, Christ from death to life is born, Glorious life, and life immortal, On this holy Easter morn : Christ has triumphed, and we conquer By His mighty enterprise, We with Him to life eternal By His resurrection rise. 3 Christ is risen? Christ, the first-fruits Of the holy harvest-field, Which will all its full abundance At His second coming yield.: Then the golden ears of harvest Will their heads before Him wave, Ripened by His glorious sunshine From the furrows of the grave. 4 Christ is risen, we are risen ! Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain and dew and gleams of glory From the brightness of Thy face : That, with hearts in heaven dwelling, We on earth may fruitful be, And by angel-hands be gathered, And be ever, Lord, with Thee. 5 Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high ; Alleluia to the Saviour Who has won the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, Fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the Triune Majesty. 102 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — EASTERTIDE. 124 8.7. SING, with all the sons of glory, Sing the resurrection- song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, To the u former days" belong. Even now the dawn is breaking, Soon the night of time shall cease, And, in God's own likeness waking, Man shall know eternal peace. 2 Oh, what glory, far exceeding All that eye has yet perceived ! Holiest hearts, for ages pleading, Never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, There on high our welcome waits; Every humble spirit shares it ; Christ has passed the eternal gates. , 3 " Life eternal ! " Heaven rejoices; Jesus lives Who once was dead ; Join, 0 man, the deathless voices; Child of God, lift up thy head. Patriarchs from distant ages, Saints all longing for their heaven, Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, All await the glory given. 4 " Life eternal ! " Oh, what wonders Crowd on faith — what joy unknown, When, amidst earth's closing thunders, Saints shall stand before the throne! Oh ! to enter that bright portal, See that glowing firmament, Know, with Thee, 0 God immortal, " Jesus Christ, Whom Thou hast sent ! w THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— ASCENSIONTIDE. 103 125 • 8.7. HARK ! ten thousand voices sounding Far and wide throughout the sky j 'Tis the voice of joy abounding, Jesus lives, no more to die ! 2 Jesus lives, His conflict over, Lives to claim His great reward ; Angels round the Victor hover, Crowding to behold 'their Lord. 3 Yonder throne for Him erected Now becomes the Victor's seat ; Lo, the Man on earth rejected, Angels worship at His feet ! 4 All the powers of heaven adore Him, All obey His sovereign word ; Day and night they cry before Him, " Holy, Holy, Holy Lord ! " Also the following : 243 On the resurrection morning. 366 To Him, Who for our sms was slain. 367 Jesus, our risen King. 368 Alleluia ! sing to Jesus ! 448 Come, let us sing the song of songs. 455 0 God of God ! 0 Light of Light ! 457 Rejoice, the Lord is King. 126 8.7. SEE the Conqueror mounts in triumph ; See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, His chariot, To His heavenly palace gate ! 104 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ASCENSIONTIDE. Hark ! the choirs of angel voices Joyful alleluias sing, And the portals high are hf ted To receive their heavenly King. 2 Who is this that comes in glory, With the trump of jubilee ? Lord of battles, God of armies, He hath gained the victory ! He Who on the crQss did suffer, He Who from the grave arose, He has vanquished sin and Satan ; He by death has spoiled His foes. 3 While He raised His hands in blessing, He was parted from His friends ; While their eager eyes behold Him, He upon the clouds ascends ; He Who walked with God and pleased Him, Preaching truth and doom to come, He, our Enoch, is translated, To His everlasting home. 4 Now our heavenly Aaron enters, With His blood, within the veil ; Joshua now is come to Canaan, And the kings before Him quail } Now He plants the tribes of Israel In their promised resting-place ; Now our great Elijah offers Double portion of His grace. 5 Thou hast raised our human nature On the clouds to God's right hand : There we sit in heavenly places, There with Thee in glory stand. Jesus reigns, adored by angels ; Man with God is on the throne ; Mighty Lord, in Thine Ascension, We by faith behold our own. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR - ASCENSIONTIDE. 105 127 8.7. CHRIST our King to heaven ascendeth, Past the blue sky's utmost bound : Christ our King to heaven ascendeth, Clouds of angels close Him round. Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia loud they cry : Christ our King to heaven ascendeth, Glory be to God on high ! 2 Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, Lo ! the Lamb, as it were slain ! Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, On God's throne He lives again ; Pleads His sacrifice of wonder. Claims the fruit of all His pain : Our High-Priest to heaven ascendeth, Peace on earth, good-will to men. 3 Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, Cloven tongues of fire appear. Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, Lo ! the rushing wind is here ! Mighty armies forth with banners Conquering and to conquer go : Christ our Lord to heaven ascendeth, He shall reign o'er all below. 4 Christ now reigns, the King of glory, All His foes before Him fall; Christ now reigns, the King of glory, He shall triumph over all. King of kings shall men behold Him, Lord of lords for evermore : Christ now reigns, the King of glory, Bow before Him, and adore ! 106 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— ASCENSIONTIDE. 128 /S. HAIL the day that sees Him rise To His throne above the skies ; Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia ! ?i There for Hiin high triumph waits ; Lift your heads, eternal gates j He hath conquered death and sin ; Take the King of glory in. Alleluia ! 3 Lo ! the heaven its Lord receives, Yet He loves the earth He leaves ; Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia ! 4 See ! He lifts His hands above j See ! He shows the prints of love ; Hark ! His gracious lips bestow Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia ! 5 Still for us He intercedes, His prevailing death He pleads, Near Himself prepares our place, He the first-fruits of our race. Alleluia ! 6 Lord, though parted from our sight Far above the starry height, Grant our hearts may thither rise, Seeking Thee above the skies. Alleluia ! Tlie Alleluia may be sung at the end of each line if desired. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ASCENSIONTIDE. 107 129 CM. THE eternal gates lift up their heads, The doors are opened wide ; The King of glory is gone up Unto His Father's side. 2 Thou art gone in before us, Lord, Thou hast prepared a place, That we may be where now Thou art, And look upon Thy face. 3 And ever on Thine earthly path A gleam of glory lies ; 4' , A light still breaks behind the clouds That veil Thee from our eyes. 4 Lift up our thoughts, lift up our songs, And let Thy grace be given, That while we linger yet below, Our hearts may be in heaven ; 5 That where Thou art at God's right hand, Our hope, our love may be : Dwell in us now, that we may dwell For evermore with Thee. 130 8.7. LOOK, ye saints; the sight is glorious; See the " Man of sorrows" now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow; Crown Him ! Crown Him ! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour, angels crown Him ; Rich the trophies Jesus brings ; On the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings ; Crown Him ! Crown "Him ! Crown the Saviour King of kings. 108 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR- ASCENSIONTIDE. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame ! 4 Hark! those bursts of acclamation ! Hark! those loud triumphant chords ! Jesus takes the highest station; Oh what joy the sight affords! Cro wn Him ! Crown Him ! King of kings, and Lord of lords. 131 L.M. f\ SAVIOUR, Who for man hast trod v^ The winepress of the wrath of God, Ascend, and claim again on high Thy glory, left for us to die. 2 A radiant cloud is now Thy seat, And earth lies stretched beneath Thy feet: Ten thousand thousands round Thee sino-, And share the triumph of their King. 3 The angel-host enraptured waits: •'Lift up your heads, eternal gates!" 0 God and Man ! the Father's throne Is now for evermore Thine own. 4 Our great High -Priest and Shepherd, Thou Within the veil art entered now, To offer there Thy precious blood Once poured on earth, a cleansing flood. 5 And thence the Church, Thy chosen bride, With countless gifts of grace supplied, Through all her members draws from Thee Her hidden life of sanctity. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — ASCENSIONTIDE. 10& 6 0 Christ our Lord, of Thy dear care Thy lowly members heaven- ward bear : Be ours with Thee to suffer pain, With Thee for evermore to reign. 132 L.M. OUR Lord is risen from the dead ; Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragged to the portals of the sky. 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 His foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; And Jesus is the Conqueror'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, forever blest. Also the following : 367 Jesus, our risen King. 370 Triumphant Lord, Thy work is done. 371 Christ, above all glory seated. 110 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — WHITSUNTIDE. 372 The Head, that once was crowned with thorns. 373 Thou art gone up on high. 374 Crown Him with many crowns. 450 All hail the power of Jesus' Name ! 457 Rejoice, the Lord is King. 545 Golden harps are sounding. H toljitsnntifoe. 133 6.5. EAR us, Thou that broodedst O'er the watery deep, Waking all creation From its primal sleep ; Holy Spirit, breathing Breath of life divine, Breathe into our spirits, Blending them with Thine. Light and Life immortal ! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. 2 When the sun ariseth In a cloudless sky, May we feel Thy presence, Holy Spirit, nigh ; Shed Thy radiance o'er us, Keep it cloudless still, Through the day before us, Perfecting Thy will. Light and Life immortal ! etc. 3 When the fight is fiercest In the noontide heat, Bear us, Holy Spirit, To our Saviour's feet ; THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — WHITSUNTIDE. Ill There to find a refuge Till our work is done, There to fight the battle, Till the battle's won. Light and Life immortal ! etc. 4 If the day be falling Sadly as it goes, Slowly in its sadness Sinking to its close, May Thy love in mercy, Kindling, ere it die, Cast a ray of glory O'er our evening sky. Light and Life immortal ! etc. 5 Morning, noon, and evening, Whensoe'er it be, Grant us, gracious Spirit, Quickening life in Thee : Life that gives us, living, Life of heavenly love, Life, that brings us, dying, Life from heaven above. Light and Life immortal ! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. This hymn may be sung with or without the re- frain, as desired. 134 8.8.6. TO Thee, 0 Comforter divine, For all Thy grace and power benign, Sing we Alleluia ! 2 To Thee, Whose faithful love had place In God's great covenant of grace, Sing we Alleluia ! 112 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — WHITSUNTIDE. 3 To Thee, Whose faithful voice doth win The wandering from the ways of sin, Sing we Alleluia ! 4 To Thee, Whose faithful power doth heal, Enlighten, sanctify, and seal, Sing we Alleluia ! 5 To Thee, Whose faithful truth is shown By every promise made our own, Sing we Alleluia ! 6 To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend, Our faithful Leader to the end, Sing we Alleluia I 7 To Thee, by Jesus Christ sent down, Of all His gifts the sum and crown, Sing we Alleluia ! 8 To Thee, Who art with God the Son, And God the Father ever One, • Sing we Alleluia ! 135 * 7.7.7.5. COME to our poor nature's night With Thy blessed inward light, Holy Ghost the infinite, Comforter divine. 2 We are sinful, cleanse us, Lord; Sick and faint, Thy strength afford ; Lost, until by Thee restored, Comforter divine. 3 Orphan are our souls and poor; Give us from Thy heavenly store Faith, love, joy for evermore, Comforter divine. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— WHITSUNTIDE. 113 4 Like the dew Thy peace distil j Guide, subdue our wayward will. Things of Christ unfolding still, Comforter divine. 5 Gentle, awful, holy Guest, Make Thy temple in each breast ; There Thy presence be confest, Comforter divine. 6 With us, for us, intercede, And with voiceless groanings plead Our unutterable need, Comforter divine. 7 In us, "Abba, Father," cry; Earnest of the bliss on high, Seal of immortality, Comforter divine. 8 Search for us the depths of God; Upwards, by the starry road, Bear us to Thy high abode, Comforter divine. 136 L.M. SPIRIT of mercy, truth, and love, Oh, shed Thine influence from above ; And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In every clime, by every tongue, Be God's surpassing glory sung : Let all the listening earth be taught The deeds our great Redeemer wrought. 3 Unfailing Comfort, heavenly Guide, Still o'er Thy holy Church preside ; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove ; Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. o Hi THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — TRINITY SUNDAY. Also the following : 289 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire. 375 Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed. 376 Come, Holy Spirit, come. 377 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove. 378 Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come. 379 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove. 380 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest. 381 Creator Spirit, by Whose aid. 382 Spirit divine, attend our prayers. 5li4 Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove. ftrinitn Suttbaj). 137 L.M. HOLY, Holy, Holy Lord, Bright in Thy deeds and in Thy Name, Forever be Thy Name adored, Thy glories let the world proclaim. 2 0 Jesus, Lamb once crucified To take our load of sins away, Thine be the hymn that rolls its tide Along the realms of upper day. 3 0 Holy Spirit from above, In streams of light and glory given, Thou source of ecstasy and love, Thy praises ring through earth and heaven. 4 0 God Triune, to Thee we owe Our every thought, our every song ; And ever may Thy praises flow From saint and seraph's burning tongue. 138 8s. OGOD of life, Whose power benign Doth o'er the world in mercy shine, Accept our praise, for we are Thine. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR — TRINITY SUNDAY. 115 2 0 Father, uncreated Lord, Be Thou in every land adored, Be Thou by all with faith implored. 3 0 Son of God, for sinners slain, We bless Thee, Lord,Whose dying pain For us did endless life regain. 4 0 Holy Ghost, Whose guardian care Doth us for heavenly joys prepare, May we in Thy communion share. 5 0 Holy, Blessed Trinity, With faith we sinners bow to Thee ; In us, 0 God, exalted be. 139 L.M. FATHER of all, Whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinners.bend j To us Thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by Whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy quickening power extend. 4 Jehovah, Father, Spirit, Son ! Mysterious Godhead, Three in One ! Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. 140 7.8.7.8.7.7. HARK ! the loud celestial hymn, Angel choirs above are raising : Cherubim and seraphim, 116 THE CHRISTIAN YEAR— TRINITY SUNDAY. In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heavens with sweet accord j Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! 2 Lo ! the apostolic train Join Thy sacred Name to hallow ! Prophets swell the load refrain, And the white-robed martyrs follow ; And from mora to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. 3 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee ; While in essence only One, Undivided God, we claim Thee ; And, adoring, bend the knee, "While we own the mystery. 4 Spare Thy people, Lord, we pray, By a thousand snares surrounded : Keep us without sin to-day, Never let us be confounded. Lo ! I put my trust in Thee ; Never, Lord, abandon me. 141 6.6.6.6.8.8. WE give immortal praise To God the Father's love, s For all our comforts here, And all our hopes above : He sent His own Eternal Son To die for sins that man had done. 2 To God the Son belongs Immortal glory too, Who saved us by His blood From everlasting woe : And now He lives, and now He reigns. And sees the fruit of all His pains. THE CHRISTIAN YLAR — TRINITY SUNDAY ltt 3 To God the Spirit praise And endless worship give, Whose new-creating power Makes the dead sinner live : His work completes the great design, And fills the sonl with joy divine. 4 Almighty God, to Thee Be endless honors done ; The sacred Persons Three, The Godhead only One ; Where reason fails with all her powers, There faith prevails, and love adores. 142 8.7.8.7.8.8.7! SOUND alond Jehovah's praises, Tell abroad the awful Name ; Heaven the ceaseless anthem raises, Let the earth her God proclaim : God, the hope of every nation, God, the source of consolation, Holy, blessed Trinity ! 2 This the Name from ancient ages Hidden in its dazzling light ; This the Name that kings and sages Prayed and strove to know aright, Through God's wondrous Incarnation Now revealed the world's salvation, Ever blessed Trinity ! 3 Into this great Name and holy, We all tribes and tongues baptize 5 Thus the Highest owns the lowly, Homeward, heavenward, bids them rise ; Gathers them from every nation, Bids them join in adoration Of the blessed Trinity! 118 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 4 In this Name the heart rejoices, Pouring forth its secret prayer : In this Name we lift our voices, And our common faith declare ; Offering humble supplication, Thanks, and praise, and veneration To the blessed Trinity ! 5 Glory be -to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Great Jehovah, Three in One. Praise from all in earth and heaven Unto Thee be ever given, Holy, blessed Trinity. Also the following : 383 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty. 384 God, my Father, hear me pray. 385 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord. 386 Holy Father, great Creator. 388 Come, Thou almighty King. 389 Three in One, and One in Three. 546 Great Creator, Lord of all. 617 Glory be to God the Father. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 143 8.7. TESUS calls us ; o'er the tumult ^ Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Sayiug. " Christian, follow Me :" OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 119 2 As of old, Saint Andrew heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home, and toil, and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store ; From each idol that would keep us, Saying, " Christian, love Me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, " That we love Him more than these." 5 Jesus calls us : by Thy mercies, Saviour, make us hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. O St. Stomas, 144 cm. THOU, Who didst, with love untold, Thy doubting servant chide, And bad'st the eye of sense behold Thy wounded hands and side : 2 Grant us, like him, with heartfelt awe, To own Thee God and Lord, And from this hour of darkness draw A fuller faith's reward. 3 And while that wondrous record now Of unbelief we hear, Oh, let us only lowlier bow In self -distrusting fear ; 4 And pray that we may never dare Thy loving heart to grieve ; But at the last their blessings share Who see not, yet believe S 120 OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. Also the following : 426 We walk by faith, and not by sight. St. Stqjfjcit. 145 L. M. OSOX of Man, Thyself onqe crossed By every suffering here below, Who taughfst Thy noble martyr-host To follow in Thy path of woe : 2 0 Son of God, Whose glory cast Its light upon Thy champion's face, Revealing to his eyes at last The marvels of the holiest place : 3 Be ours the faith that sees Thee stand Beside the throne of God on high, To succor with Thy strong right hand Thy soldiers when to Thee they cry. 4 Be ours the hope, resigned and meek, That trusts the spirit to Thy care. That lougs Thy face in heaven to seek, And dwell with Thee in glory there. 5 Be ours the love, divine and free, Which asks forgiveness for our foes ; Which draws, ha life, its life from Thee, And, dying, finds in Thee repose. St. 3olin tl)e (Dtmngclist. 146 L.M. O THOU, Who gav'st Thy servant grace On Thee the living Rock to rest, To look on Thine unveiled face, And lean on Thy protecting breast ; OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 121 2 Grant us, 0 King of mercy, still To feel Thy presence from above, And in Thy word and in Thy will To hear Thy voice and know Thy love ; 3 And when the toils of life are done, And nature waits Thy just decree, To find our rest beneath Thy throne, And look in certain hope to Thee. 4 To Thee, O Jesus, Light of Light, Whom as their King the saints adore, Thou strength and refuge in the fight, Be laud and glory evermore. ®I)£ £J0l£ Innocents. 147 S.M. GLORY to Thee, 0 Lord, Who, from this world of sin, By cruel Herod's ruthless sword Those precious ones didst win. 2 Baptized in their own blood, Earth's untried perils o'er, They passed unconsciously the flood, And safely gained the shore. 3 Glory to Thee for all The ransomed infant band, Who since that hour have heard Thy call; And reached the quiet land. 4 Oh, that our hearts within, Like theirs, were pure and bright j Oh, that as free from deeds of sin We shrank not from Thy sight. 5 Lord, help us every hour Thy cleansing grace to claim ; In life to glorify Thy power, In death to praise Thy Name. OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. Qitye (Circumcision. 148 s. m. THE ancient law departs And all its terrors cease ; For Jesus makes with faithful hearts A covenant of peace. 2 The Light. of Light divine, True Brightness undefiled, He bears for us the shame of sin, A holy, spotless child. 3 To-day the Name is Thine, At which we bend the knee ; They call Thee Jesus, Child divine ! Our Jesus deign to be. 149 7s. JESUS ! Name of wondrous love! Name all other names above! I nto which must every knee Bow in deep humility. 2 Jesus ! Name decreed of old: To the maiden mother told, Kneeling in her lowly cell, By the angel Gabriel. 3 Jesus ! Name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth, For the promise that it gave, " Jesus shall His people save." 4 Jesus ! Name of mercy mild, Given to the holy Child, When the cup of human woe First He tasted here below. OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. 123 5 Jesus ! only Name that's given Under all the mighty heaven, Whereby man, to sin enslaved, Bursts his fetters, and is saved. 6 Jesus ! Name of wondrous love ! Human Name of God above; Pleading only this we flee, Helpless, 0 our God, to Thee. A Iso the following : 321 To the Name of our salvation. 322 Conquering kings their titles take. &I}e Conversion of St. |)ani. 150 7.6, TV^E sing the glorious conquest * »' Before Damascus gate, When Saul, the Church's spoiler, Came breathing threats and hate ; The ravening wolf rushed forward Full early to the prey ; But lo ! the Shepherd met him, And bound him fast to-day. 2 Oh, glory most excelling That smote across his path ! Oh, light that pierced and blinded The zealot in his wrath ! Oh, voice that spake within him The calm, reproving word ! Oh, love that sought and held him The bondman of his Lord ! 3 0 Wisdom, ordering all things In order strong and sweet, What nobler spoil was ever Cast at the Victor's feet ? OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. What wiser master-builder E'er wrought at Thine employ Than he, till now so furious Thy building to destroy ? 4 Lord, teach Thy Church the lesson. Still in her darkest hour Of weakness and of danger. To trust Thy hidden power : Thy grace by ways mysterious The wrath of man can bind, And in Thy boldest f oeman Thy chosen saint can find. &l)e Purification. 151 8.7. IN His temple now behold Him ; See the long-expected Lord ! Ancient prophets had foretold Him ; God hath now fulfilled His word. Now to praise Him, His redeemed Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, "While His aged saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die : Alleluia! Alleluia! Lo, the incarnate God most high! 3 Jesus, by Thy Presentation, Thou, Who didst for us endure, Make us see Thy great salvation, Seal us with Thy promise sure ; • And present us in Thy glory To Thy Father cleansed and pure. R] OTHER FEASTS AND EASTS. 125 4 Prince and author of salvation, Be Thy boundless love our theme ! Jesus, praise to Thee be given By the world Thou didst redeem, With the Father and the Spirit, Lord of majesty supreme ! 152 6.6.6.6.8.8. E JOICE ye sons of men ! Your brightest praises yield ! The everlasting Son See in the flesh revealed ! The world's Eedeemer comes to-day His own redemption's price to pay 3 2 Lo ! Simeon's saintly arms The holy burden bear ; He sees with raptured eye His true salvation there. The weary waiting now is past : The long-expected comes at last. 3 The aged saint's embrace The blessed mother saw, And on his words so strange , She mused with silent awe. What conflict for her child is stored? And what for her this piercing sword ? 4 0 Saviour, in Thy courts We all our sins confess : But Thou didst once for us Fulfill all righteousness. ' Impure, unclean, oh, may we be , Presented pure and clean in Thee ! 5 And when, O God made Man, Upon our waiting eye, In glorious might revealed, Salvation draweth nigh ; In that great day Thy servants bless, And be " the Lord our Righteousness ' S 12G OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 153 & M. BEHOLD a humble train The courts of God draw near ; A virgin mother and her babe Before the Lord appear. 2 0 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 Than e'er the former temple saw, E'en at its greatest height. 4 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. 154 6s. HAIL to the Lord Who comes, Comes to His temple gate j Not with His angel host, Not in His kingly state ; No shouts proclaim Him nigh, No crowds His coming wait ; 2 But, borne upon the throne Of Mary's gentle breast, Watched by her duteous love, In her fond arms at rest : Thus to His Father's house He comes, the heavenly guest. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 127 3 Hail to the great First-born Whose ransom-price they pay ! The Son, before all worlds ; The Child of man, to-day ; That He might ransom us Who still in bondage lay. 4 0 Light of all the earth, Thy children wait for Thee ! Come to Thy temples here, That we, from sin set free, Before Thy Father's face May all presented be ! A Iso the following : 69 Within the Father's house. m ^ w St. Jttatthias. 155 7.(i PRAISE to the heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of all — The saintly lif e's beginnings, The traitor's secret fall ; Our own ascended Master, Who heard His Church's cry, Made known His guiding presence,, And ruled her from on high. 2 Elect in His foreknowledge, To fill the lost one's place ; He formed His chosen vessel By hidden gifts of grace ; Then, by the lot's disposing, He lifted up the poor, And set him with the Princes On high for evermore. 3 Still guide Thy Church, chief Shepherd, Her losses still renew ; Be Thy dread keys entrusted To faithful hands and true ; 128 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. Apostles of Thy choosing May all her rulers be, That each with joy may render His last account to Thee ! &l)e Annunciation. 156 8.7. THE angel sped on wings of light. With wondrous tidings laden ; He came from heaven's unclouded height To greet a lowly maiden : 2 For God upon her low estate Had looked with royal favor j And all earth's kindreds celebrate The mighty gift He gave her. 3 Oh, awful bliss ! that from her womb Should spring the Uncreated, The great and holy One, for Whom The world so long had waited. 4 0 Son divine ! we fain would trace Thy mother's steps so lowly, Her joys and woes, her saintly grace, Her life so calm and holy. 5 But lo ! as all "too near we press, A veil the scene enf oldeth ! No tongue may sing its loveliness, No eye its peace beholdeth ! 6 And as we read with kindling eye This day's all-gracious story, The blessed mother passeth by, And Thine is all the glory ! 157 6.5. NOW, the blessed Dayspring Cometh from on high ; Now, the world's Redeemer, To her aid, draws nigh ; OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 129 Bearer of the tidings, From the throne of light, To a lowly maiden, Speeds an angel bright. 2 In the chosen daughter Of King David's line, God fulfils the promise Of King Ahaz' sign : Gabriel hath spoken ; Mary hath believed ; And, behold a virgin Hath a Son conceived. 3 Though He take our nature Linked to low estate, Though He stoop to suffer, Yet shall He be great ; Though His crown and sceptre Be of thorn and reed, His shall be the kingdom Sworn to David's Seed. 4 Light to light the Gentiles Bending at His throne^ Glory of His people, When His sway they own ; He shall reign forever, King of kings confessed, And all tribes and kindreds Shall, in Him, be blest. 158 s.m. PRAISE we the Lord this day, This day so long foretold, Whose promise shone with cheering ray On waiting saints of old. 2 The prophet gave the sign For faithful men to read j A virgin born of David's line Shall bear the promised Seed. 130 OTHER FEASTS AM> I . 3 Ask not how this should be, But worship and adore, Like her whom heaven's majesty Came down to shadow o'er. 4 Meekly she bowed her head To hear the gracious word, Mary, the pure and lowly maid, The favored of the Lord. 5 Blessed shall be her name In all the Church on earth, Through whom that wondrous mercy came, The incarnate Saviour's birth. W St. ittark. 159 7.6. E praise Thy grace, 0 Saviour, That beareth with us long, And ever out of weakn Thy servants maketh strong. 2 The saint, who left his comrades, And turned back from the fight, Behold at last victorious In Thy prevailing might ! 3 From Thee, Lord, came the courage, Once more to front the host : Thy strength, most mighty Saviour, In weakness shineth most. 4 Thy love Saint Mark hath numbered Among the blessed Four, And all the world rejoiceth To learn his Gospel-lore. 5 0 Lord, our human weakness With pitying eye behold; Uplift the fainting spirit. And make the coward bold OTHER FEASTS AND EASTS. 131 6 0 Jesu, glorious Victor O'er all the hosts of sin, In us Thy strength make perfect, In us the victory win. St. pi)iii|J axib St. Samcs. 160 L.M, THERE is one way, and only one, Out of our gloom, and sin, and care, To that fair land where shiues no sun Because the face of God is there. 2 There is one truth, the truth of God, That Christ came down from heaven to show, One life that His redeeming blood Has won for all His saints below, 3 The lore, from Philip once concealed. To us is fully known in Christ ; ' In Him the Father is revealed, And all our longing is sufficed. 4 And still unwavering faith holds sure The words that James wrote sternly down j Except we labor and endure, We cannot win the heavenly crown. 5 0 Way divine, through gloom and strife, Bring us Thy Father's face to see ; 0 heavenly Truth, 0 precious Life, At last, at last, to rest in Thee. Also the following : 424 0 Light Whose beams illumine all 425 Thou art the Way, to Thee alone. 132 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. Bt. Barnabas. 161 11.10.11.10. OSON of God, our Captain of salvation, Thyself by suffering schooled to human £rief' We bless Thee for Thy sons of consolation, Who follow in the steps of Thee their chief ; 2 Those whom Thy Spirit's dread vocation severs, To lead the vanguard of Thy conquering hcst ; Whose toilsome years are spent in brave endeavors To bear Thy saving Name from coast to coast ; 3 Those whose bright faith makes feeble hearts grow stronger, And sends fresh warriors to the great campaign, Bids the lone convert feel estranged no longer, And wins the sundered to be one again ; 4 And all true helpers, patient, kind, and skilful, Who shed Thy light across our darkened earth, Counsel the doubting, and restrain the wilful, Soothe the sick bed, and share the chil- dren's mirth. 5 S &ch was Thy Levite, strong in self-oblation To cast his all at Thine Apostles' feet ; He whose new name, through every Chris- tian nation, From age to age our thankful strains repeat. OTHER FEASTS A^TD FASTS. 133 6 Thus, Lord, Thy Barnabas in memory keeping, Still be Thy Church's watchword, " Com- fort ye ; " Till in our Father's house shall end our weeping, And all our wants be satisfied in Thee. 162 7.6. THE son of Consolation ! Of Levi's priestly line, Filled with the Holy Spirit And fervent faith divine, With lowly self-oblation, For Christ an offering meet, He laid his earthly riches At the Apostles' feet. f5 The son of Consolation ! Oh, name of soothing balm ! It fell on sick and weary Like breath of heaven's own calm ! And the blest son of comfort, "With fearless, loving hand, The Grentiles' great Apostle Led to the faithful band. 3 The son of Consolation ! Drawn near unto his Lord, He won the martyr's glory, And passed to his reward. With him is faith now ended, Forever lost in sight, But love, made perfect, fills him With praise, and joy, and light. 4 The son of Consolation ! Lord, hear our humble prayer, That each of us Thy children Such blessed name may bear ! 134 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. That we, sweet comfort shedding O'er homes of pain and woe, Midst sickness and in prisons, May seek Thee here below. 5 The sons of Consolation ! Oh, what their bliss will be, When Christ the King shall tell them " Ye did it unto Me"! The merciful and loving . The Lord of life shall own, And as His priceless jewels Shall set them round His throne. &l)e Natimtn of St. Sotyn tl)e Baptist 163 . s.m. THE heavenly King must come His desert realm to see j Must leave His own eternal home, And all His majesty. 2 And lo ! before Him sent His herald, who must cry And never spare, " Repent, repent ! Your King, your God, is nigh ! " 3 He, when his work is done, Must see his light decay, Must hail with joy the brighter Sun, The glorious King of day. 4 0 Lord, 0 King, 0 Sun, Whose messenger he came, Baptize us all, most holy One, In Thy refining flame. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 5 Give us Thy grace, that we All evil may forsake, May boldly speak the truth for Thee, The lowest place may take. 6 So, when Thou com'st again, Thy realm redeemed to see, Thy steps shall find 'mid hearts of men A way made straight for Thee. St. |)ster. 164 6.6.6,6.8.8. THOU art the Christ, 0 Lord, The Son of God most high ! " Forever be adored That Name in earth and sky, In which, though mortal strength may fail, The saints of God at last prevail ! 2 Oh, surely he was blest With blessedness unpriced, Who, taught of God, confessed The Godhead in the Christ ! For of Thy Church, Lord, Thou didst own Thy saint a true foundation-stone. 3 Thrice fallen, thrice restored ! The bitter lesson learnt, That heart for Thee, 0 Lord, With triple ardor burnt. The cross he took he laid not down Until he grasped the martyr's crown. 4 Oh bright triumphant faith ! Oh courage void of fears ! Oh love, most strong in death ! Oh penitential tears ! By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall, And make us go where Thou shalt call. 136 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. St. James. 165 cm. FOR all Thy saints, a noble throng, Who fell by fire and sword, Who soon were called, or waited long, We praise Thy Name, 0 Lord. 2 For him who left his father's side, Nor lingered by the shore, When, softer than the weltering tide, Thy summons glided o'er ; 3 Who stood beside the maiden dead, Who cliinbed the mount with Thee, . And saw the glory round Thy head, One of Thy chosen three ; 4 Who knelt beneath the olive shade, Who drank Thy cup of pain, And passed from Herod's flashing blade To see Thy face again. 5 Lord, give us grace, and give us love, Like him to leave behind Earth's cares and joys, and look above With true and earnest mind. 6 So shall we learn to drink Thy cup, So, meek and firm be found, When Thou shalt come to take us up Where Thine elect are crowned. &[)e transfiguration. 166 8s. LORD, it is good for us to be High on the mountain here with Thee ; Where stand revealed to mortal gaze Those glorious saints of other days ; OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 137 Who once received on Horeb's height The eternal laws of truth and right ; Or caught the still small whisper, higher Than storm, than earthquake, or than fire. 2 Lord, it is good for us to be Entranced, enwrapt, alone with Thee ; And watch Thy glistering raiment glow "Whiter than Hermon's whitest snow, The human lineaments that shine Irradiant with a light divine : Till we too change from grace to grace, Gazing on that transfigured face. 3 Lord, it is good for us to be Here on the holy mount with Thee ; When darkling in the depths of night, When dazzled with excess of light, We bow before the heavenly voice That bids bewildered souls rejoice, Though love wax cold, and faith be dim, " This is My Son j Oh, hear ye Him ! " 167 L.M. OWOXDEOUS type! 0 vision fair Of glory that the Church shall share. Which Christ upon the mountain shows, Where brighter than the sun He glows ! 2 From age to age the tale declare, How with the three disciples there, Where Moses and Elias meet, The Lord holds converse high and sweet. 3 With shining face and bright array, Christ deigns to manifest to-day What glory shall be theirs above, Who joy in God with perfect love. 138 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 4 And faithful hearts are raised on high By this great vision's mystery ; For which in joyful strains we raise The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise. 5 O Father, with the eternal Son, And Holy Spirit ever One, Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace To see Thy glory face to face. 0t. Bartl)olometo. 168 8.7. KING of saints, to Whom the number Of Thy starry host is' known, Many a name, by man forgotten, Lives forever round Thy throne : Lights, which earth-born mists have dark- ened, There are shining full and clear, Princes in the court of heaven, Nameless, unremembered here. 2 In the roll of Thine apostles One there stands, Bartholomew, > He for whom to-day we offer, Year by year, our praises due : How he toiled for Thee and suffered None on earth can now record ; All his saintly life is hidden In the knowledge of his Lord j 3 None can tell us : all is written In the Lamb's great book of life, All the faith, and prayer, and patience, All the toiling, and the strife : There are told Thy hidden treasures j Number us, 0 Lord, with them, When Thou makest up the jewels Of Thy living diadem. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 139 St. JHatttKto. 169 L.M, BEHOLD, the Master passetli by ! Oh, seest thou not His pleading ejel With low sad voice He calleth thee, " Leave this vain world, and follow Me." 2 0 sonl, bowed down with harrowing care, Hast thou no thought for heaven to spare ■? From earthly toils lift up thine eye ; Behold, the Master passeth by ! 3 One heard Him calling long ago, And straightway left all things below, Counting his earthly gain as loss For Jesus and His blessed cross. 4 That "follow Me" his faithful ear Seemed every day afresh to hear : Its echoes stirred his spirit still, And fired his hope, and nerved his will. 5 God gently calls us every day : Why should we then our bliss delay? He calls to heaven and endless light : Why should we love the dreary night ? 6 Praise, Lord, to Thee for Matthew's call, At which he rose and left his all : Thou, Lord, e'en now art calling me ; I will leave all, and follow Thee. St. itticljael arib all &ttjgds. 170 10s. STARS of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial splendor and light, 140 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. These that, where night never followeth day, Raise the " Thrice Holy "song ever and aye: 2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, God of Sabaoth, the nearest Thy throne ; These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones ! man to defend. 3 These keep the guard amid Salem's dear bowers, Thrones, Principalities, Virtues, and Powers, Where, with the living Ones, mystical Four, Cherubim, Seraphim bow and adore. 4 Still let them succor us j still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right ; Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. 171 8.7. WHERE the angel-hosts adore Thee, Thou, 0 God, in heaven dost reign ; At Thy word they rose around Thee, And Thy word doth them sustain. 2 Thousand times ten thousand, bending At Thy throne, their homage pay ; Flames of fire in strength excelling, Swift Thy pleasure to obey. 3 Fashioned in a wondrous order, Thee they serve, their Lord and King $ Grant that in our cares and dangers They may timely succor bring. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 141 4 Praise to Thee Who hast created Earth and heaven with all their host ; Praise to Thee, O God most mighty, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 0t. tnkz. 172 L.M. WHAT thanks and praise to Thee we owe, 0 Priest and Sacrifice divine, For Thy dear saint through whom we know So many a gracious word of Thine ; 2 Whom Thou didst choose to tell the tale Of all Thy manhood's toils and tears, And for a moment lift the veil That hides Thy boyhood's spotless years. 3 And still the Church through all her days Uplifts the strains that never cease, The blessed Virgin's hymn of praise, The aged Simeon's words of peace. 4 0 happy saint ! whose sacred page, So rich in words of truth and love, Pours on the Church from age to age This healing unction from above °, 5 The witness of the Saviour's life, The great apostle's chosen friend Through weary years of toil and strif e5 And still found faithful to the end. 6 So grant us, Lord, like him to live, Beloved by man, approved by Thee, Till Thou at last the summons give, And we, with him, Thy face shall see, OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. St. Simon ano St. 2nbt. 173 J ^PHOU Who sentest Thine apostles J- Two and two before Thy face, Partners in the night of toiling, Heirs together of Thy grace, Throned at length, their labors ended, Each in his appointed place ; 2 Praise to Thee for those Thy champions Whom our hymns to-day proclaim ; One, whose zeal by Thee enlightened Burned anew with nobler flame ; One, the kinsman of Thy childhood, Brought at last to know Thy Name. 3 Praise to Thee ! Thy fire within them Spake in love, and wrought in power ; Seen in mighty signs and wonders In Thy Church's morning hour ; Heard in tones of sternest warning When the storms began to lower? 4 Once again those storms are breaking ; Hearts are failing, love grows cold ;& Faith is darkened, sin abounding ; ^ Grievous wolves assail Thy fold : Save us, Lord, our one Salvation ; Save the faith revealed of old. 5 Call the erring by Thy pity ; Warn the tempted by Thy fear ; Keep us true to Thine allegiance, Counting life itself less dear ; Standing firmer, holding faster, As we see the end draw near : OTHER FEASTS AXD FASTS. 143 6 Till, with holy Jude and Simon And the thousand faithful more, We, the good confession witnessed And the lifelong conflict o'er, On the sea of fire and crystal Stand, and wonder, and adore. (general for Saints1 tDans. 174 " 7.6. FROM all Thy saints in warfare, for all Thy saints at rest, To Thee, O blessed Jesus, all praises be addressed. Thou, Lord, didst win the battle that they might conquerors be ; Then* crowns of living glory are lit with rays from Thee. Insert here the stanza for the special Saint's Day to be celebrated. St. Andrew. 2 Praise, Lord, for Thine apostle, the first to welcome Thee, The first to lead his brother, the very Christ to see. With hearts for Thee made ready, watch we throughout the year, Forward to lead our "brethren to own Thine Advent near. St. Thomas. 3 All praise for Thine apostle, whose short- lived doubtings prove Thy perfect twofold nature, the fullness of Thy love. m On all who wait Thy coming shed forth Thy peace, 0 Lord, And grant us faith to know Thee, true Man, true God, adored. 144 other feasts and fasts. St. Stephen. 4 Praise for the first of martyrs, who saw Thee ready stand, t To aid in midst of torments, to plead at God's right hand. Share we with him, if summoned by death our Lord to own, On earth the faithful witness, in heaven the martyr crown. St. John the Evangelist. 5 Praise for the loved disciple, exile on Pat- mos' shore ; Praise for the faithful record, he to Thy Godhead bore, Praise for the mystic vision, through him to us revealed. May we, in patience waiting, with Thine elect be sealed. The Holy Innocents. 0 Praise for Thine infant martyrs, by Thee with tenderest love Called early from the warfare to share the rest above. 0 Rachel ! cease thy weeping : they rest from pains and cares. Lord, grant us hearts as guileless, and crowns as bright as theirs. The Conversion of St. Paul. 7 Praise for the light from heaven, praise for the voice of awe, Praise for the glorious vision the persecutor saw. Thee, Lord, for his conversion, we glorify to-day ; So lighten all our darkness with Thy true Spirit's ray. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. St. Matthias. 8 Lord, Thine abiding- presence directs the wondrous choice ; For one in place of Judas the faithful now rejoice. Thy Church from false apostles for ever- more defend, And by Thy parting* promise be with her to the end. St. Mark. 9 For him,0 Lord, we praise Thee, the weak by grace made strong, Whose labors and whose Gospel enrich our triumph-song. May we in all our weakness find strength from Thee supplied, . And all, as fruitful branches, in Thee, the Vine, abide. St. Philip and St. James. 10 All praise for Thine apostle, blest guide to Greek and Jew, And him surnamed Thy brother ; keep us Thy brethren true, And grant us grace to know Thee, the Way, the Truth, the Life ; To wrestle with temptations till victors in the strife. St. Barnabas. 11 The Son of Consolation, moved by Thy law of love, Forsaking earthly treasures, sought riches from above. As earth now teems with increase, let gifts- of grace descend, That Thy true consolations may through. the world extend. 146 other feasts and fasts. St. John Baptist. 12 We praise Thee for the Baptist, forerunner of the Word, Our true Elias, making a highway for the Lord. Of prophets last and greatest, he saw Thy dawning ray : Make us the rather blessed, who love Thy glorious day. St. Peter. 13 Praise for Thy great apostle, the eager and the bold ; Thricefalling,yetrepentant,thricecharged to keep Thy Fold. Lord, make Thy pastors faithful, to guard their flocks from ill, And grant them dauntless courage, with humble, earnest will. St. James. 14 For him, 0 Lord, we praise Thee, who, slain by Herod's sword, Drank of Thy cup of suffering, fulfilling thus Thy word. Curb we all vain impatience to read Thy veiled decree, And count it joy to suffer, if so brought nearer Thee. St. Bartholomew. 15 All praise for Thine apostle, the faithful, pure, and true, Whom underneath the fig tree Thine eye all-seeing knew. Like him may we be guileless, true Israel- ites indeed, That Thy abiding presence our longing souls mav feed. OTnER FEASTS AND FASTS. 147 St. Matthew. 16 Praise, Lord, for him whose Gospel Thy human life declared, Who, worldly gains forsaking, Thy path of suffering shared. From all unrighteous mammon, oh, give us hearts set free, That we, whate'er our calling, may rise and follow Thee. St. Luke. 17 For that "beloved physician," all praise, whose Gospel shows The healer of the nations, the sharer of our woes. Thy wine and oil, 0 Saviour, on bruised hearts deign to pour, And with true balm of Gilead anoint us evermore. St. Simon and St. Jude. 18 Praise, Lord, for Thine apostles,who sealed their faith to-day : One love, one zeal impelled them to tread the saered way. May we with zeal as earnest the faith of Christ maintain, And, bound in love as brethren, at length Thy rest attain. General Ending. 19 Apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the sacred throng, Who wear the spotless raiment, who raise the ceaseless song ; For these, passed on before us. Saviour, we Thee adore, And, walking in their footsteps, would serve Thee more and more. 148 OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 20 Thenpraisewe God the Father, and praise we God the Son, And God the Holy Spirit, eternal Three in One; Till all the ransomed number fall down before the throne, And honor, power, -and glory ascribe to God alone. QUI Saints. 175 8s. rp HE saints of God ! Their conflict past, J- And life's long battle won at last, No more they need the shield or sword, They cast them down before their Lord : 0 happy saints ! forever blest, At Jesus' feet how safe your rest ! 2 The saints of God ! Their wanderings done. No more their weary course they run, No more they faint, no more they fall, No foes oppress, no fears appall : 0 happy saints ! forever blest, In that dear home how sweet your rest ! 3 The saints of God ! Life's voyage o'er, Safe landed on that blissful shore, No stormy tempests now they dread, No roaring billows lift their head : 0 happy saints ! forever blest, In that calm haven of your rest ! 4 The saints of God their vigil keep, While yet their mortal bodies sleep, Till from the dust they too shall rise And soar triumphant to the skies : 0 happy saints ! rejoice and sing : He quickly comes, your Lord and King ! OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 5 O God of saints ! To Thee we cry ; 0 Saviour ! plead for us on high ; 0 Holy Ghost ! our guide and friend, Grant us Thy grace till life shall end ; That with all saints our rest may be In that bright Paradise with Thee ! 176 p.m. ^OR all the saints, who from their labors FOR all rest, Who Thee by faith before the world con- fessed, Thy Name, 0 Jesu, be forever blest. Alleluia. 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might : Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, the one true Light. Alleluia. 3 Oh, may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia. 4 0 blest communion, fellowship divine ! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine ; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia. 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleiuia. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 6 The golden evening brightens in the west ; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia. 7 But lo ! there breaks a yet more glorious day ; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia. 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia ! 177 11.10. OKING of saints,we give Thee praise and glory For the bright cloud of witnesses unseen, Whose names shine forth like stars,in sacred „ .s.tory> Guiding our steps to realms of light serene ; 2 And for Thy hidden saints, our praise ador- ing, Fount of all sanctity, to Thee we yield, Who in Thy treasure-house on high, art storing Jewels whose lustre was, on earth, con- cealed. 3 Thine arm sustained them all in conflict mortal With sin, the world, and all the powers of hell; Thy hand hath oped for all, the shining portal To realms where peace and joy forever dwell. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 151 4 There are the throned and white-robed elders, casting Before the King of kings, their crowns of gold ; And there are crowns and mansions ever- lasting, And palms and harps for multitudes un- told. 5 Though, in Thy service, we too oft have slumbered, Like the ten virgins, foolish ones and wise ; Yet with Thy saints, may we at last be numbered, And at Thy call with burning lamps arise. 178 8.7.8.7.7.7. WHO are these like stars appearing, These, before God's throne who stand T) FASTS. 4 These are they whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in praver full oft have striven With the God thev glorified : Now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These, like priests, have watched and waited, Offering up to Christ their will, Soul and body consecrated, Day and night they serve Him still. Now in God's most holy place, Blest they stand before His face. 179 8.7. HARK ! the sound of holy voices, Chanting at the crystal sea, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, to Thee : Multitude which none can number, Like the stars in glory stands, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. 2 Patriarch, and holy prophet, Who prepared the way for Christ, King, apostle, saint, confessor, Martyr and evangelist : Saintly maiden, godly matron, Widows who have watched to prayer, Joined in holy concert, singing To the Lord of all, are there. 3 Marching with Thy cross, their banner, They have triumphed, following Thee, the Captain of salvation, Thee, their Saviour and their King. OTHER FEASTS AND FASTS. 15S Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffered; Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died; And by death to life immortal They were born and glorified. 4 Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river, Holy bliss and infinite : Love and peace they taste forever, And all truth and knowledge see In the beatific vision Of the blessed Trinity. 180 " 7s. WHO are these in bright array, This innumerable throng, Sound the altar, night and day, Tuning their triumphant song? " Worthy is the Lamb, once slain, Blessing, honor, glory, power, Wisdom, riches to obtain, New dominion every hour." 2 These through fiery trials trod; These from great affliction came ; Now before the throne of God, Sealed with His eternal Name ; Clad in raiment pure and white, Victor j)alms in every hand, Through their great Redeemer's might, More than conquerors they stand. 3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, On immortal fruits they feed ; Them the Lamb amidst the throne, Shall to living fountains lead: Joy and gladness banish sighs ; Perfect love dispels then fears; And forever from their eyes God shall wipe away their tears. 154 EMBER DAYS. 181 ELM. FOR all Thy saints, 0 Lord, Who strove in Thee to live. Who followed Thee, obeyed, adored, Onr grateful hymn receive. 2 For Thy dear saints, 0 Lord, Who strove in Thee to die, Who counted Thee their great reward, Accept our thankful cry. 3 Thine earthly members fit To join Thy saints above. In one communion ever knit, One fellowship of love. 4 Jesus. Thy Name we bless, And humbly pray that we May follow them in holine--. Who lived and died for Thee. Also the following : 390 Oh, what, if we are Christ's. 391 Let saints on earth in concert sing. 392 Not to the tenors of the Lord 394 0 Paradise, O Paradise. 396 Ten thousand times ten thousand. 397 Oh, what the joy and the glory must be. 400 Blessed city, heavenly Salem. 401 0 heavenly Jerusalem. 404 I heard a sound of voices. 462 Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praise, 549 King of glory ! Saviour* dear ! (Dmbcr Duns. 182 8.8.6.8.8.6. LORD of the Church, we humbly pray For those who guide us in Thy way, EMBER DAYS. 155 And speak Thy holy word ; With love divine their hearts inspire, And touch their lips with hallowed fire, And needful strength afford. 2 Help them to preach the truth of Ood, Redemption through the Saviour's blood j Nor let the Spirit cease On all the Church His gifts to shower ; To them a messenger of power, To us, of life and peace. 3 So may they live to Thee alone j Then hear the welcome word, "Well done ! " And take their crown above; Enter into their Master's joy, And all eternity employ In praise, and bliss, and love. 183 L. M. LORD, pour Thy Spirit from on high, And Thine ordained servants bless; Graces and gifts to each supply,, And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 2 Within Thy temple when they stand, To teach the truth as taught by Thee, Saviour, like stars in Thy right hand, Let all Thy Church's pastors be. 3 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness and meekness from above, To bear Thy people in their heart, And love the souls whom Thou dost love ; 4 To watch, and pray, and never faint, By day and night strict guard to keep, To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, To feed Thy lambs, and fold Thy sheep. 156 EMBER DAYS, . when their work is nnished here. T hey may in hop e their el . _ n : . when their Master shall appear. They may with crowns of glory shine. 184 THOU Who the night in prayer didst aid. And then Thy twelve a And bidd'st us pray the harvest's Lord To send forth sowers of Thy wo Hear, and Thy ehos With seven-fold gifts of holiness. may Thy pastors faithful be, Not laboring for then. - it Thee : I Jive gi 1 with wholesome f< The sheep and lambs bought by Thy blood; To tend Thy flock, and thus to pi How dearly they the Shepherd love! 3 Oh. may Thy people faithful be. And in Thy pastors honor Thee. And with them work, and for them pray. And gla U Receive the prophet of the Lord. And gain the prophet's own reward ! 4 B ) ^iay we. when our work is done. the thro: And joyful h In on With all the bright celestial I To Father, Bon, and Holv Ghost. 185 S.M. LORD of the harvest, hear Thy needy servants1 cry : Answer our faith's effectual prayer, And all our wants supply. ROGATION DAYS. 157 2 On Thee we humbly wait, Our wants are in Thy view : The harvest, Lord, is truly great, The laborers are few. 3 Anoint and send forth more Into Thy Church abroad, And let them speak Thy word of power, As workers with their God. 4 Oh, let them spread Thy Name, Their mission fully prove : Thy universal grace proclaim, Thine all-redeeming love. 186 s.*M. YE servants of the Lord, Each in your office, wait, Observant of His heavenly word, And watchful at His gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame ; Gird up your loins as in His sight, For awful is His Name. 3 Watch ! 'tis 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, And be with honor crowned. legation JBam. 187 6.6.6.6. TO Thee our God we fly For mercy and for grace ; 158 ROGATION DAYS. Oh, hear our lowly cry, And hide not Thou Thy face. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 2 Arise, 0 Lord of hosts ; Be jealous for Thy Name, And drive from out our coasts The sins that put to shame. 0 Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand. And guard and bless our fatherland. 3 Thy best gifts from on high In rich abundance pour, That we may magnify And praise Thee more and more. 0 Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand,, And guard and bless our fatherland. 4 The powers ordained by Thee, With heavenly wisdom bless ; May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless out* fatherland. 5 The Church of Thy dear Son Inflame with love's pure fire, Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 6 Give peace, Lord, in our time ; Oh, let no foe draw nigh. Nor lawless deed of crime Insult Thy Majesty. 0 Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. ROGATION DAYS. 188 7s. CHRIST, by heavenly hosts adored, Gracious, mighty, sovereign Lord, God of nations, King of kings, Head of all created things, By the Church with joy confessed, God o'er all forever blest ; Pleading at Thy throne we stand, Save Thy people, bless our land. 2 On our fields of grass and grain Send, 0 Lord, the kindly rain ; O'er our wide and goodly land Crown the labors of each hand. Let Thy kind protection be O'er our commerce on the sea : Open, Lord, Thy bounteous hand, Bless Thy people, bless our land. 3 Letfour rulers ever be Men that love and honor Thee ; Let the powers by Thee ordained Be in righteousness maintained; In the people's hearts increase Love of piety and peace ; Thus united we shall stand One wide, free, and happy land. 189 cm. LORD, in Thy Name Thy servants plead, And Thou hast sworn to hear; Thine is the harvest, Thine the seed, The fresh and fading year. 2 Our hope, when autumn winds blew wild, "We trusted, Lord, with Thee : And now that spring has on us smiled, We wait on Thy decree. 160 THANKSGIVING DAY. 3 The former and the latter rain, The summer sun and air, The green ear, and the golden grain, All Thine, are ours by prayer. 4 Thine too by right, and ours by grace, The wondrous growth unseen, The hopes that soothe, the fears that brace. The love that shines serene. 5 So grant the precious things brought forth By sun and moon below, That Thee, in Thy new heavens and earth, We never may forego. &l)anksgitring fDag. 190 8.8.8.8.4.4.8. LORD of the harvest, Thee we hail ! Thine ancient promise doth not fail ; The varying seasons haste their round; With goodness all our years are crowned; Our thanks we pay, This holy day ; Oh, let our hearts in tune be found. 2 When spring doth wake the song of mirth, When summer warms the fruitful earth, When autumn yields its ripened grain, Or winter sweeps the naked plain, We still do sing To Thee our King; Through all their changes Thou dost reign. 3 But chiefly when Thy liberal hand Bestows new plenty o'er the land, When sounds of music fill the air. As homeward all their treasures bear; We too will raise Our hymn of praise, For we Thy common bounties share. THANKSGIVING DAY. 161 4 Lord of the harvest, all is Thine : The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground, The skill that makes our fruits abound : New every year, Thy gifts appear ; New praises from our lips shall sound. 191 8.7. TO Thee, 0 Lord, our hearts we raise In hymns of adoration, To Thee bring sacrifice of praise With shouts of exultation : Bright robes of gold the fields adorn, . The hills with joy are ringing, The valleys stand so thick with corn That even they are singing. 2 And now on this our festal day, Thy bounteous hand confessing, Upon Thine altar, Lord, we lay The first-fruits of Thy blessing. By Thee the souls of men are fed With gifts of grace supernal, Thou Who dost give us daily bread, Give us the Bread eternal. 3 We bear the burden of the day, And often toil seems dreary; But labor ends with sunset ray, Ano\rest is for the weary. May we, the angel-reaping o'er, Stand at the last accepted, Christ's golden sheaves for evermore To garners bright elected. 4 Oh, blessed is that land of God, Where saints abide forever ; Where goldenfields spread fair and broad, Where flows the crystal river: 162 THANKSGIVING DAY. The strains of all its holy throng With ours to-day are blending; Thrice blessed is that harvest-song Which never hath an ending. 192 7s„ PRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days ; Bounteous source of every joy, Let Thy praise our tongues employ ; All to Thee, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow. 2 All the plenty summer pours ; Autumn's rich o'erflowing stores ; Flocks that whiten all the plain ; Yellow sheaves of ripened grain : Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 3 Peace, prosperity, and health, Private bliss, and public wealth, Knowledge with its gladdening streams, Pure religion's holier beams : Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 4 As Thy prospering hand hath blest, May we give Thee of our best ; And by deeds of kindly love For Thy mercies grateful prove; Singing thus through all our days, Praise to God, immortal praise. 193 7s. COME, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home : All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin ; THANKSGIVING DAY. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield ; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown: First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear : Grant, 0 harvest Lord, that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take His harvest home j From His field shall in that day All offences purge away ; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest-home ; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purmed, In Thy presence to abide : Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Also the following: 461 The strain upraise of joy and praise. 466 Now thank we all our God. 472 0 come, loud anthems let us sing. 473 Before Jehovah's awful throne. 477 0 Lord of heaven and earth and sea. NATIONAL DAYS. National SBajis. 194 ios. GOD of our fathers,Whose almighty hand Leads forth iu beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past, In this free land by Thee our lot is cast ; Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay, Thy word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence^ Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defence ; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day ; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud and praise be ever Thine. 195 5.4. OD'of our fathers, Bless this our land j Ocean to ocean Owneth Thy hand. Home of all nations From far and near, Give, to unite us, Thy faith and fear. God of our fathers Failing us never, God of our fathers, Be ours forever. G( NATIONAL DAYS. 2 Lord God of Sabaoth, Mighty in war, Boundless and numberless Thine armies are. Thy right hand conquere£h All that oppose ; Launch forth Thy thunderbolts, Smite down our foes ; Lord God of Sabaoth, Failing us never, Lord God of Sabaoth, Fight for us ever. 3 Lord God our Saviour, Thy love o'erflows, Making our wilderness Bloom as the rose. Thou with true liberty Makest us free, Knowing no master, No king, but Thee ; Lord God our Saviour, Failing us never, Lord God our Saviour, Reign Thou forever. 4 Spirit of unity, Crown of all kings, Find us a resting place Under Thy wings : By Thine own presence Thy will be done, Millions of free men Banded as one. Lord God almighty, Failing us never, Thine be the glory, Now and forever. NATIONAL DAYS. 196 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. OUR fathers' God! to Tli.-,.. Author of liberty, To Thee we sing : Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light ; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King! 2 Bless Thou our native land! Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night ; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. 3 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 ! 197 l.h f\ LORD of Hosts! Almighty King! " Behold the sacrifice we bring: To every arm Thy strength impart ; Thy Spirit shed through every heart. 2 Wake in our breast the living fires, The holy faith that warmed our sires; Thy hand hath made our nation free; To die for her is serving Thee. 3 Be Thou a pillared flame to show The midnight snare, the silent foe; And when the battle thunders loud, Still guide us in its moving cloud. NATIONAL DAYS. 167 4 God of all nations ! Sovereign Lord ! In Thy dread Name we draw the sword, We lift the starry flag on high That fills with light our stormy sky. 5 From treason's rent, from murder's stain, Guard Thou its folds till peace shall reign, Till fort and field, till shore and sea, Join our loud anthem, praise to Thee ! 198 ii.io.n.9. G1 OD the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken f Thy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy word ; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken ; Give to us peace in our time, 0 Lord. 2 God the all-righteous One ! man hath defied Thee j Yet to eternity standeth Thy word, Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; Give to us peace in our time, 0 Lord. 3 God the all-wise ! by the fire of Thy chas- tening, . Earth shall to freedom and truth be re- stored ; Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening ; Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, 0 Lord. 4 So will Thy people, with thankful devotion, Praise Him Who saved them from peril and sword, Shouting in chorus from ocean to ocean, Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. 168 NATIONAL DAW. 199 i,m. 0(i<>I) of love, ( > King of peace, Make wars tibrougnoul the world to cease : The wrath of sinful man restrain, ( live peace, < ) < S-od, give peace again ! 2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old, The wonders thai our fathers told ; Remember not our sin's dark slain. Give peace, ( ) God, give peace again ! 3 Whom shall we trusl bui Thee, 0 Lord ? When rest lm1 on Thy l'aillit'ul word .' None ever called on Thee in vain, (Jive peace, ( > (iod, give peace again ! 4 Where saints and angels dwell above, All hearts are knil iii holy lose ; Oh, bind as in thai heavenly chain ! (Jive peace, O (iod. give peace again ! 200 p.m. LORD God, we worship Thee ! In loud and happy chorus We praise Thy love and power. Whose goodness reignel h o'er us. To heaven our song shah1 soar, Forever shall ii be Resounding o'er and o'er. Lord ( iod, we worship Thee ! 2 Lord (iod, we worship Thee ! For Thon OUr land det'endesl j Thou pourest down Thy grace. And strife and war Thou endest. Since golden peace. ( ) Lord, Thou e/ranlest us to see. Our land, with one accord. Lord God, gives thanks to Thee ! THE OLD YEAE. 169 3 Lord God, we worship Thee ! Thou didst indeed chastise us, Yet still Thy anger spares, And still Thy mercy tries us : Once more our Father's hand Doth bid our sorrows flee, And peace rejoice our land : Lord God, we worship Thee ! 201 i 8.7. DREAD Jehovah, God of nations, From Thy temple in the skies, Hear Thy people's supplications.. Now for their deliverance rise. 2 Lo, with deep contrition turning, Humbly at Thy feet we bend; Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning; Hear us, spare us, and defend. 3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, Long and loud for vengeance call, Thou hast mercy more abounding, Jesus' blood can cleanse from all. 4 Let that love veil our transgression, Let that blood our guilt efface : Save Thy people from oppression^ Save from spoil Thy holy place. 202 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. A CROSS the sky the shades of night -£*- This winter's eve are fleeting : We deck Thine altar, Lord, with light, In solemn worship meeting : And as the year's last hours go by, We lift to Thee our earnest cry, Once more thy love entreating. 170 THE OLD YEAE. 2 Before the cross, subdued we bow, To Thee our prayers addressing; Recounting all Thy mercies now, * And all our sins confessing Beseeching Thee, this coming rear, To hold us in Thy faith and fear. And crown us with Thy blessing. 3 And, while we kneel, we lift om* eyes To dear ones gonfe before us, Safe housed with Thee in Paradise. Whose peace descendeth o'er us : And beg of Thee, when life is past, To re-unite us all, at last. And to our lost restore us. 4 We gather up, in this brief horn-, The memory of Thy mercies: Thy wondrous goodness, love, and power, Om* grateful song rehears* For Thou hast been our strength and stay, In many a dark and dreary day Of sorrow and reverses. 5 In many an hour, when fear and dread, Like evil spells have bound us, And clouds were gathering overhead, Thy providence hath found us : In many a night when waves ran high, Thy gracious presence drawing nigh Hath made all calm around us. 6 Then, 0 great God, in years to come, Whatever fate betide us, Right onward through our journey home Be Thou at hand to guide us : Nor leave us till, at close of life, Safe from all perils, toil, and strife, Heaven shall unfold and hide us. A THE OLD YEAR. 171 203 d. s, M. FEW more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest Asleep within the tomb ; Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My sonl for that great day ; Oh, wash me in Thy precions blood, And take my sins away. 2 A few more snns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where snns are not, A far serener clime : Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My sonl for that blest day ; Oh, wash me in Thy precions blood, And take my sins away. 3 A few more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more : Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My sonl for that calm day ; Oh, wash me in Thy precions bleed, And take my sins away. # 4 A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more : Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My soul for that bright day ; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 5 'Tis but a little while And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, Who lives That we with Him may reign : 172 THE NEW YEAR. Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day ; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. Also the following : 417 0 God of Bethel, by Whose hand. 418 0 God, our help in ages past. 420 Jesu, still lead on. 422 Lead us, 0 Father, in the paths of peace. 621 Days and moments quickly flying. 623 I'm but a stranger here. Qlt)e Xm Dear. 204 7s. FOR Thy mercy and Thy grace, Faithful through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness ; Jesus, 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, 0 God, Comfort Thou his dying bed. 4 Keep us faithful, keep us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own, Help, oh, help us to endmv : 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. THE NEW YEAE. 173 205 7.6. FROM glory unto glory ! Be this our joy- ous song; As on the King's own highway, we bravely march along. From glory unto glory ! O word of stirring' cheer, As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year. 2 From glory unto glory ! What great things He hath done, What wonders He hath shown us, what tri- umphs He hath won! From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown The lives for which our Lord hath laid His own so freely down ! 3 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way ; The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day ; The fullness of His glory is beaming from above, While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love. 4 And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be, Uniting all who love our Lord in pure sin- cerity j And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow, As more and more are taught of God that mighty love to know. 5 Oh, let our adoration for all that He hath done, Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one ; 174 THE CHURCH — HOLY BAPTISM. And let our consecration be real, deep, and true : Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joy- ful vows renew. 6 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go, While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow, To glory's full fruition, from glory's fore- taste here. Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year. Also the following: 510 Go forward, Christian soldier. 541 Now a new year opens. 626 My times are in Thy hand. 628 Though faint yet pursuing. 666 Jesus, I live to Thee. HI. THE CHURCH. ■ Qob Baptism. 206 10.6.10.6.8.8.4. FATHER of heaven, Who hast created all In wisest love, we pray. Look on this child, who at Thy gracious call Is entering on life's way ! Oh, make it Thine, Thy blessing give, That to Thy glory it may live, Father of heaven! THE CHUUCH — HOLY BAPTISM. 175 2 0 Son of God, atoning Lord, behold We bring this child to Thee ; Take it, 0 loving Shepherd, to Thy fold, Forever Thine to be : Defend it through this earthly strife, And lead it in the path of life, 0 Son of God! 3 0 Holy Ghost, Who broodest o'er the wave, Descend upon this child ; Give it undying life, its spirit lave With waters undefiled ; And make it evermore to be A child of God, a home for Thee, 0 Holy Ghost! 4 0 Triune God, what Thou hast willed is done; We speak : but Thine the might ; This child hath scarce yet seen our earthly sun,# Yet pour on it Thy light Of faith, and hope, and joyful love, Thou Sun of all below, above, 0 Triune God. 207 8.7. SAVIOUR, Who Thy flock art feeding With the shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share j 2 Now, these little ones receiving, Fold tliemin Thy gracious arm; There we know, Thy word believing, Only there secure froni harm. 3 Never from Thy pasture roving Let them be the lion's prey ; Let Thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them all life's dangerous way. o 176 THE CHUHCH- HOLY BAPTISM. 4 Then, within Thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting-place; Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace. 208 7.6. FATHER, bless the children Brought hither to Thy gate ; Lift np their fallen nature, Restore then* lost estate ; Renew Thy image in them, And own them, by this sign, Thy very sons and daughi- New burn of birth divine. 2 0 Jesu, Lord, receive them ; Thy loving arms of old "Were opened wide to welcome The children to Thy fold : Let these, baptized, and dying, Then rising from the dead. Henceforth be living members Of Thee, then* living Head. 3 O Holy Spirit, keep them : Dwell with them to the last, Till all the fight is ended, And all the storms are past. Renew the gift baptismal, From strength to strength, till each. The troublous waves overcoming, The land of life shall reach. 4 O Father, Son. and Spirit, 0 Wisdom. Love, and Power, "We wait the promised blessing In this accepted horn- ! We name upon the children The Threefold Name divine : Receive them, cleanse them, own them, And keep them ever Thine. THE CHURCH — HOLY BAPTISM. 177 209 cm. IN token that thou shalt not fear Christ crucified to own, We print the cross upon thee here, And stamp thee His alone. 2 In token that thou shalt not blush To glory in His Name, We blazon here upon thy front His giory and His shame. 3 In token that thou too shalt tread The path He travelled by, Endure the cross, despise the shame, And sit thee down on high ; 4 Thus outwardly and visibly We seal thee for His own : And may the brow that wears His cross Hereafter share His crown. S' ADULTS. 210 s.m. TAND, soldier of the cross, Thy high allegiance claim, And vow to hold the world but loss For thy Redeemer's Name. 2 Arise, and be baptized, And wash thy sins away; Thy league with God be solemnized, Thy faith avouched to-day. 3 Thine is our country now, Our Lord and Master thine, Receive imprinted on thy brow His Passion's awful sign. 4 No more thine own, but Christ's; With all the saints of old, 178 THE CHURCH -CONFIRMATION. Apostles, seers, evangelists, And martyr throngs enrolled. 5 Oh, bright the conqueror's crown, The song of triumph sweet, When faith casts every trophy down At our great Captain's feet. Also the following : 278 0 Lord, our strength in weakness. 509 Soldiers of Christ, arise. 510 Go forward, Christian soldier. . Confirmation. 211 D.L.M. OGOD, in Whose all-searching eye Thy servants stand, to ratify The vow baptismal, by them made When first Thy^hand was on them laid ; Bless them, 0 Holy Father, bless, Who Thee with heart and voice confess j May they, acknowledged as Thine own, Stand evermore before Thy throne. 2 0 Christ, Who didst at Pentecost Send down from heaven the Holy Ghost ; And at Samaria baptize Those whom Thou didst evangelize ; And then on Thy baptized confer The best of gifts, the Comforter, By apostolic hands, and prayer ; Be with us now, as Thou wert there. 3 Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord, With shield of faith, and Spirit's sword ; Forth to the battle may they go, And boldly fight against the foe, THE CHURCH — CONFIRMATION. 179 With banner of the cross unfurled, And by it overcome the world ; And so at last receive from Thee The palm and crown of victory. 4 Come, ever blessed Spirit, come, And make Thy servants' hearts Thy home ; Thus consecrated, Lord, to Thee, May each a living temple be. Enrich that temple's holy shrine With sevenfold gifts of grace divine ; With wisdom, light, and knowledge, bless, Strength, counsel, fear, and godliness. 212 s.m. THE cross is on our brow, Redemption's awful sign : Come Thou, 0 Holy Spirit, now, To seal the work divine. 2 Thy sevenfold gifts impart, 0 Comforter most sweet : Inflame with zeal each lukewarm heart, And guide the trembling feet. 3 With Pentecostal force Thy presence let us feel : With strength, Who art Thyself its source, Inspire us as we kneel. 4 Confirm in us to-day The work that Thou hast wrought : Illume the souls with love's pure ray, Which Jesus' blood hath bought. 5 No earth-forged arms we bear : Strength, weapons, all are Thine : Accept each vow and hear each prayer 7 Blest Trinity divine. THE CHURCH — CONFIRMATION. 213 7s. HOLY Spirit, Lord of love, Thou Who earnest from above, Gifts of blessing to bestow On Thy waiting Church below ; Once again in love draw near To Thy children gathered here. 2 From their bright baptismal day, Through their childhood's onward way, Thou hast been their constant guide, "Watching ever by their side ; May they now till life shall end, Choose and know Thee as their friend. 3 Give them light Thy truth to see, Give them life to live for Thee, Daily power to conquer sin, Patient faith the crown to win ; Shield them from temptation's breath, Keep them faithful unto death. 4 When the holy vow is made, When the hands are on them laid, Come, in this most solemn hour, With Thy sevenfold gifts of power, Come, Thou blessed Spirit, come, Make each heart Thy happy home. 214 L.M. DRAW, Holy Ghost, Thy sevenfold veil Between us and the fires of youth ; • Breathe, Holy Ghost, Thy freshening gale Our fevered brow in age to soothe. 2 Forever on our souls be traced This blessing from the Saviour's hand, A sheltering rock in memory's waste, O'ershadowing all the weary land. THE CHURCH — COOTIRMATIOK 181 215 8.7. HOLY Spirit, Lord of glory, Look on us Thy flock to-day, Meekly kneeling* at Thy footstool For Thy sevenfold gifts we pray ; Guide us all our earthly journey In the true and narrow way. 2 Foes on every hand are round us, And our hearts are weak and frail; Gird us with Thy heavenly armor ; Never let us yield or quail ; Give us victory in the struggle, When the hosts of sin assail. 3 Blessed Jesus, draw Thou near us, As before Thy cross we bow ; Help us to be true and faithful, Seal our sacramental vow ; We Thy soldiers are, and servants; Hear our solemn promise now. 4 Lead us by Thy guiding presence Through the waste, with danger rife ; Feed us with the heaventy manna, That we faint not in the strife ; Slake our weaiy spirits' thirsting, From the living well of life. 5 Looking ever unto Jesus, Leaning on His staff and rod ; May we follow in His footsteps, Tread the path that He has trod, Till we dwell with Him forever In the Paradise of God. 216 7s. THINE forever ! God of love, Hear us from Thy throne above j Thine forever may we be, Here, anc in eternity. THE CHURCH— CONFIRMATION, 2 Thine forever! Oh. how blest They who find in Thee their rest ! Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend. Oh, defend us to the end ! 3 Thine forever ! Lord of life. Shield us through our earthlv strife : Thou the Life, the Truth, the Way. Guide us to the realms of day. 4 Thine forever ! Shepherd, keep These Thy weak and trembling' sheep, Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let them all Thy goodness share. 5 Thine forever ! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied : All our sins by Thee forgiven- Lead us, Lord, from, earth to heaven. 217 c. M TVTTXESS. ye men and angels : now * * Before the Lord we speak : 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 ; N >r from His cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not in our native strength. But on His grace rely. That, with returning wants, the Lord Will all our needs supply. 4 Lord, 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. THE CHTTECH — HOLY COMMUJQOX. 183 218 L.M. O HAPPY day, that stays my choice On Thee, my Saviour and my God ; Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell Thy goodness all abroad. 2 Here rest, my oft-divided heart, Fixed on thy God, thy Saviour, rest : Who with the world would grieve to part When called on angels' food to feast J? 3 High Heaven that heard the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear ; Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear, $0ln (Ecmmtmiott. 219 ios. HERE, 0 my Lord, I see Thee face to face ; Here would I touch and handle things unseen ; Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God; Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heaven ; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 3 I have no help but Thine ; nor do I need Another arm save Thine to lean upon ; It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone. 4 Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness: Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood: 184 THE CHURCH — HOLY COMMUNION. Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace ; Thy blood, Thy righteousness, 0 Lord, my God! 220 10s. DRAW nigh and take the Body of the Lord, And drink the holy Blood for you out- poured. 2 Saved by that Body and that holy Blood, With souls refreshed, we render thanks to God. 3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son, By His dear cross and blood the victory won. 4 Offered was He for greatest and for least, Himself the Victim, and Himself the Priest. 5 Victims were offered by the law of old, That in a type celestial mysteries told. 6 He, R-ansomer from death, and Light from shade, Now gives His holy grace, His saints to aid. 7 Approach ye then with faithful hearts sin- cere, And take the safeguard of salvation here. 8 He, that His saints in this world rales and shields, To all believers life eternal yields; 9 With heavenly bread makes them that hun- ger whole, Gives living waters to the thirsting soul. 10 Alpha and Omega, to Whom shall bow All nations at the doom, is with us now. THE CHURCH — HOLY COMMUNION. 185 221 c. m. OGOD, unseen yet ever near, Thy presence may we feel; And thus inspired with holy fear, Before Thine altar kneel. 2 Here may Thy faithful people know The blessing's of Thy love, The streams that through the desert flow, The manna from above. 3 We come, obedient to Thy word, To feast on heavenly food -, Our meat the Body of the Lord, Our drink His precious Blood. 4 Thus may we all Thy word obey, For we, O God, are Thine ; And go rejoicing on our way, Renewed with strength divine. 222 7s. JESU, to Thy table led, Now let every heart be fed With the true and living bread. 2 While in penitence we kneel, Thy blest presence let us feel, All Thy wondrous love reveal. 3 While on Thy dear cross we gaze, Mourning o'er our sinful ways, Turn our sadness into praise. 4 When we taste the mystic wine, Of Thine outpoured blood the sign, Fill our hearts with love divine. 5 Draw us to Thy wounded side, Whence there flowed the healing tide ♦, There our sins and sorrows hide. 186 THE CHURCH — HOLY COMMUNION. 6 From the bonds of sin release ; Cold and wavering faith increase ; Lamb of God, grant ns Thy peace. 7 Lead us by Thy pierced hand, Till around Thy throne we stand, In the bright and better land. 223 7.7.6.7.7.6. O BREAD of Life from heaven, To saints and angels given ; 0 manna from above ! The souls that hunger, feed Thou, The hearts that seek Thee, lead Thou, With Thy sweet, tender love. 2 0 fount of grace redeeming, 0 river ever streaming From Jesus' holy side ! Come Thou, Thyself bestowing On thirsting souls, and flowing Till all are satisfied. 3 Jesu, this feast receiving. Thy word of truth believing, We Thee unseen adore ; Grant, when the veil is rended, That we, to heaven ascended, May see Thee evermore. 224 7s. BREAD of heaven, on Thee we feed, For Thy flesh is meat indeed : Ever may our souls be fed With this true and living bread ; Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of Him Who died. 2 Vine of heaven, Thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice ; THE CHURCH— HOLY COMMUNION. 187 Lord, Thy wounds our healing give, To Thy cross we look and live : Jesu, may we ever be Grafted, rooted, built in Thee. 225 p.m. BREAD of the world, in mercy broken, "Wine of the soul, in mercy shed, By Whom the words of life were spoken, And in Whose death our sins are dead ; 2 Look on the heart by sorrow broken, Look on the tears by sinners shed j And be Thy feast to us the token That by Thy grace our souls are fed. 226 7s. SAVIOUR, Who didst come to give Living bread, that all might live; Grant me grace on Thee to feed, For Thy flesh is meat indeed. 2 Hungry, thirsty, faint, I pray, Help me on the heavenward way ; Vine of strength, supply my need, For Thy blood is drink indeed. 227 l.m. O SAVING Victim, opening wide The gate of heaven to man below, Our foes press on from every side, Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow. 2 All praise and thanks to Thee ascend For evermore, blest One in Three ; Oh, grant us life that shall not end, In our true native land with Thee. 188 THE CHURCH — HOtY COMMUNION. 228 ios. A ND now, 0 Father, mindful of the love -£*- That bought us, once for all, on Cal- vary's tree, And having with us Him that pleads above, We here present, we here spread forth to Thee, That only offering perfect in Thine eyes, The one true, pure, immortal sacrifice. 2 Look, Father, look on His anointed face, And only look on us as found in Him ; Look not on our misusings of Thy grace, Our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim; For lo ! between our sins and their reward, We set the Passion of Thy Son our Lord. 3 And then for those, our dearest and our best, By this prevailing presence we appeal ; Oh, fold them closer to Thy mercy's breast ! Oh, do Thine utmost for their souls' true weal! From tainting mischief keep them white and clear, And crown Thy gifts with strength to per- severe. 4 And so we come ; oh, draw us to Thy feet, Most patient Saviour, Who canst love us still! And by this Food, so awful and so sweet, Deliver us from every touch of ill : In Thine own service make us glad and free, And grant us never more to part with Thee. 229 8s. OTHOU, before the world began Ordained a sacrifice for man, THE CHTTE£H— HOLY COMMUNION. 189 And by the eternal Spirit made An offering in the sinner's stead ; Our everlasting: Priest art Thou, Pleading Thy death for sinners now. 2 Thy offering still continues new Before the righteous Father's view; Thyself the Lamb forever slain, Thy priesthood doth unchanged remain ; Thy years, 0 God, can never fail, Nor Thy blest work within the veil. 3 Oh, that our faith may never move, But stand unshaken as Thy love ! Sure evidence of things unseen, Now let it pass the years between, And view Thee bleeding on the tree, My Lord, my God, Who dies for me. 230 ios. THOU, Who at Thy first Eucharist didst pray, That all Thy Church might be forever one, Grant us at every Eucharist to say With longing heart and soul, " Thy will be done." Oh, may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 2 For all Thy Church, 0 Lord, we intercede ; Make Thou our sad divisions soon to cease ; Draw us the nearer each to each, we plead, By drawing all to Thee, 0 Prince of Peace ; Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 3 We pray Thee, too, for wanderers from Thy fold; Oh, bring them back, good Shepherd of the sheep, 190 THE CHURCH — HOLY COMMUNION. Back to the faith which saints believed of old, Back to the Church which still that faith doth keep ; Soon may we all one Bread, one Body be, Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. 4 So, Lord, at length when Sacraments shall cease, May we be one with all Thy Church above, One with Thy saints in one unbroken peace, One with Thy saints in one unbounded love; More blessed still, in peace and love to be One with the Trinity in Unity. 231 L.M. MY God, and is Thy table spread, And does Thy cup with love o'erflow, Thither be all Thy children led. And let them Thy sweet mercies know. 2 Hail ! sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Rich banquet of His flesh and blood : Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food. 3 Oh, let Thy table honored be, And furnished well with joyful guests : And may each soul salvation see, That here its sacred pledges tastes. 4 Drawn by Thy quickening grace, 0 Lord, In countless numbers let them come ; And gather from their Father's board The bread that lives beyond the tomb. 5 Nor let Thy spreading Gospel rest, Till through the world Thy truth has run ; Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light or feel the sun. THE CHURCH -HOLY COMMUNION. 232 p. m. o HOLY Jesu, Prince of Peace ! Thy peace be with us gathering round Thy board, Here, where the presence of an unseen Lord Waits to be gracious, charged with full re- lease To every heavy-laden soul Which here remembers Thee. 2 Once more, as in that upper room, Thou Who didst love Thine own unto the end, Thou Wnose dear voice to every sorrowing friend Spoke the great promise through the deep- ening gloom, Thou bidd'st us, Master of the feast, To-day remember Thee ! 3 And e'en as in our hands we take This broken bread, this precious cup of love, Thy dying testament, which from above Thou deignest ever new and fresh to make, A fount of grace and life to all; We do remember Thee ! 4 Ours is the bond of love divine, Which knits us each to all and all to each ; That love whose ever-lengthening cords can reach From the white choir around Thy heavenly shrine To those who come in faith to-day Here to remember Thee. 5 Thy banquet over, as we go, Strong in the strength of this celestial meat, To tread the path of life with firmer feet, To work the works which Thou hast bid us do. 192 THE CHURCH— HOLY COMMUNION. Abide with us, 0 Lord, that still We may remember Thee ! 233 c. m. ACCORDING to Thy gracious word, -£*- In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be ; The cup, Thy precious blood, I take, And thus remember Thee. 3 Gethsemane, can I forget ? Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee ? 4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, 0 Lamb of God, my sacrifice, I must remember Thee. 5 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, WTien Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come, Then, Lord, remember me. 234 CM- I AM not worthy, holy Lord, That Thou shouldst come to me ; Speak but the word : one gracious word Can set the sinner free. 2 I am not worthy ; cold and bare The lodging of my soul ; How canst Thou deign to enter there ? Lord, speak, and make me whole. THE CHURCH— HOLY COMMUNION". 193 3 I am not worthy ; yet, my God, How can I say Thee nay ; Thee, Who didst give Thy flesh and blood My ransom-price to pay ? 4 Oh, come ! in this sweet morning hour Feed me with food divine ; And fill with all Thy love and power This worthless heart of mine. 235 C-M- SHEPHERD of souls, refresh and bless Thy chosen pilgrim flock, With manna in the wilderness, With water from the rock. 2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak, As Thou when here below, Our souls the joys celestial seek Which from Thy sorrows flow. 3 We would not live by bread alone, But by that word of grace, In strength of which we travel on To our abiding-place. 4 Be known to us in breaking bread, But do not then depart ; Saviour, abide with us, and spread Thy table in our heart. 5 Lord, sup with us in love divine ; Thy body and Thy blood, That living bread, that heavenly wine, Be our immortal food. 236 8.8.8.4. BY Christ redeemed, in Christ restored, We keep the memory adored, And show the death of our dear Lord, Until He come. 194 THE CHURCH — HOLY MATRIMONY. 2 His body broken in our stead Is here, in this memorial bread; And so our feeble love is fed, Until He come. 3 His fearful drops of agony, His life-blood shed for us we see : The wine shall tell the mystery, Until He come. 4 And thus that dark betrayal night, . With the last Advent we unite — The shame, the glory, by this rite, Until He come. 5 Until the tranip of God be heard, Until the ancient graves be stirred, And with the great commanding word, The Lord shall come. 6 0 blessed hope ! with this elate, Let not our hearts be desolate, But strong in faith, in patience wait, Until He come ! floln ftlatrimonn. 237 d. c. m. LORD, Who at Cana's wedding feast Didst as a guest appear, Thou dearer far than earthly guest Vouchsafe Thy presence here : For holy Thou indeed dost prove The marriage vow to be, Proclaiming it a type of love Between the Church and Thee. 2 The holiest vow that man can make, The golden thread in life, The bond that none may dare to break, That bindeth man and wife ; THE CHURCH— HOLY MATK1MONT. 195 Which, blest by Thee, whate'er betides, No evil shall destroy, Through care-worn days each care divides, And doubles every joy. 3 On those who at Thine altar kneel, 0 Lord, Thy blessing pour. That each may wake the other's zeal To love Thee more and more : Oh, grant them here in peace to live, In purity and love, And, this world leaving, to receive A crown of life above ! 238 ii.io. O PERFECT Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love that knows no ending, Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 0 perfect Life, be Thou then full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endur- ance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow ; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. 239 8s. TO Thee, 0 Father throned on high, Our mania ge hymn we duly sing; 196 THE CHURCH -HOLY MATRIMONY. Knit Thou the sacred bond we tie, And do Thou bless the wedding ring. Thy love, at first, in Paradise, It was that made one flesh of twain; Work Thou, while here our prayers arise, That sacred mystery again. 2 To Thee, 0 Jesus, throned beside Thy Father's right hand, here we cry; True Bridegroom of Thy spotless Bride, With all Thy human love, draw nigh. Our human nature, Thy divine Has wedded, and in Thee, dear Lord, As Cana's water turned to wine, Its lost godlikeness is restored. 3 O Holy Ghost the Paraclete, Thee too we worship, God and Lord, And honor Thee, with praises meet, One with the Father and the Word. Lord and Life -giver, hear our prayer, Come, sanctify, and bless, and guide, Strengthen, and shelter 'neath Thy care, The life of bridegroom and of bride. 4 0 God Triune, Whom heaven's host Adores, with sweet and ceaseless song ; O Father, Son and Holy Ghost, To Whom all worship doth belong; Hear, in these echoes faint and dim Of chant and prayer and holy psalm, Their songs, the heavenly feast who hymn, The marriage supper of the Lamb. 240 7.6. THE voice that breathed o'er Eden, That earliest wedding day, The primal marriage blessing, It hath not passed away. THE CHURCH— BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 197 2 Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid, The holy Three are with us, The threefold grace is said. 3 Be present, awful Father, To give away this bride, As Eve thou gav'st to Adam Out of his own pierced side : 4 Be present, Son of Mary, To join their loving hands, As Thou didst bind two natures In Thine eternal bands ! 5 Be present, holiest Spirit, To bless them as they kneel, As Thou, for Christ the Bridegroom, The heavenly Spouse dost seal ! 6 Oh, spread Thy pure wing o'er them,. Let no ill power find place, When onward to Thine altar Their hallowed path they trace, 7 To cast their crowns before Thee In perfect sacrifice, Till to the home of gladness With Christ's own Bride they rise. 241 7s. BLESSING, honor, thanks, and praise, Pay we, gracious God, to Thee : Thou in Thine abundant grace Givest us the victory. True and faithful to Thy word, Thou hast glorified Thy Son : Jesus Christ, our dying Lord, Has for us the victory won. 198 THE CHURCH — BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 2 Happy are the faithful dead, Blessed who in Jesus die ; They from all their toils are freed, In God's keeping safely lie. These the Spirit hath declared Blest, unutterably blest, Jesus is their great reward, Jesus is their endless rest. 3 Absent from our loving Lord We shall not continue long ; Join we then with one accord In the new, the joyful song ; Blessing, honor, thanks, and praise, Triune God, we pay to Thee, Who in Thine abundant grace Givest us the victory ! 242 7.7.7.7.8.8. NOW the laborer's task is o'er ; Now the battle day is past ; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. 2 There the tears of earth are dried j There its hidden things are clear ; There the work of life is tried By a juster Judge than here. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping, 3 There the penitents, that turn To the cross their dying eyes, All the love of Jesus learn At His feet in Paradise. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. THE CHURCH— BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 199 4 There no more the powers of hell Can prevail to mar their peace ; Christ the Lord shall guard them well, He Who died for their release. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. 5 " Earth to earth, and dust to dust," Calmly now the words we say, Left behind, we wait in trust For the resurrection- day. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. O 243 8:7-8-"!- |N the resurrection morning Soul and body meet again ; No more sorrow, no more weeping, No more pain. 2 Here awhile they must be parted, And the flesh its sabbath keep, Waiting in a holy stillness, Wrapt in sleep. 3 For a space the tired body Lies with feet toward the dawn ; Till there breaks the last and brightest Easter morn. 4 But the soul in contemplation Utters earnest prayer and strong ; Breaking at the resurrection Into song. 5 Soul and body reunited, Thenceforth nothing shall divide, Waking up in Christ's own likeness, Satisfied. 6 Oh, the beauty, oh; the gladness Of that resurrection-day ! 200 THE CHURCH — BURIAL OF THE DEAD. Which shall not, through endless ages, Pass away ! 7 On that happy Easter morning All the graves their dead restore, Father, sister, child and mother, Meet once more. 8 To that brightest of all meetings Bring us, Jesus Christ, at last ; To Thy cross, through death and judgment, Holding fast. 244 l.m. A SLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep ! -£^- From which none ever wakes to weep', A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus ! Oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its painful sting! 3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest ! Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus ! Oh, for me May such a blissf ul refuge be ! Securely shall my ashes he, Waiting the summons from on high. 5 Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be ; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. THE CHURCH— BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 201 FOR A CHILD. 245 7s. LET no hopeless tears be shed, Holy is this narrow bed. Alleluia. 2 Death eternal life bestows, Open heaven's portal throws. Alleluia. 3 And no peril waits at last Him who now away hath past. Alleluia. 4 Not salvation hardly won, Not the meed for race well run : Alleluia. 5 But the pity of the Lord Gives His child a full reward ; Alleluia. 6 Grants the prize without the course, Crowns, without the battle's force. Alleluia. 7 Christ, when this sad life is done, Join us to Thy little one ; Alleluia. 8 And in Thine own tender love, Bring us to the ranks above. Alleluia. 246 7s. SAFELY, safely gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, No more childish grief s or fears, No more sadness, no more tears ; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care ; 202 THE CHURCH — BURIAL OF THE DEAD: God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His beloved sleep. 2 Safely, safely gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin ; Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death for thee is truest gain ; For our loss we may not weep, Nor our loved ones long to keep From the home of rest and peace, Where all sin and sorrow cease. 3 Safely, safely gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin ; God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young lif e ; Now it waits for us above, Resting in the Saviour's love ; Jesu, grant that we may meet There, adoring, at Thy feet. 247 7s. SAVIOUR, for the little one, Safely gathered in Thine arms, Ere the battle had begun, Victor, spared from war's alarms, We who toil and struggle sing Praise to Thee, the children's King. 2 First of all Thy martyr-band, Infants for Thy sake were slain ; Day by day, from every land, Infants swell the guileless train, Who, this vale of tears untrod, Stand before the throne of God. 3 Thou dost give and take away, Full of love, in all Thy ways • Be each mourner's heart to-day Full of loving trust and praise, THE CHURCH — BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 205 In the midst of grief to bring Thanks to Thee, the children's King. 248 7.8.7.8.7.7. TENDER Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb's brief weeping : Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping ! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of care and pain, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it ; To the sunny heavenly plain Thou dost now with joy receive it ; Clothed in robes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light. 3 Ah, Lord Jesus, grant that we Where it lives may soon be living, And the lovely pastures see That its heavenly food are giving ; Then the gain of death we prove, Though Thou take what most we love. Also the following : 108 The grave itself a garden is. 119 Lift up, lift up your voices now. 120 Morn's roseate hues have decked the sky. 121 The strife is o'er, the battle done. 122 Jesus lives ! thy terrors now. 124 Sing, with all the sons of glory. 176 For all the saints, who from their labors rest. 181 For all Thy saints, 0 Lord. 348 When our "heads are bowed with woe. 396 Ten thousand times ten thousand. 397 Oh, what the joy and the glory must be. 399 Light's abode, celestial Salem. THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 404 I heard a sound of voices. 406 Brief life is here our portion. 419 It is not death to die. 626 My times are in Thy hand. 627 0 Love divine that stooped to share. 667 My God, my Father, while I stray. 668 Whate'er my God ordains is right. 679 There is a blessed home. ittissions. 249 p.m. OSION haste, thy mission high fulfilling, To tell to all the world that God is Light; That He Who made all nations is not willing One soul should perish, lost in shades of night: Publish glad tidings ; Tidings of peace ; Tidings of Jesus, Redemption and release. 2 Behold how many thousands still are lying Bound in the darksome prison-house of sin, With none to tell them of the Saviour's dying, Or of the life He died for them to win. Publish., etc. 3 'Tis thine to save from peril of perdition The souls for whom the Lord His life laid down ; Beware lest, slothful to fulfill thy mission. Thou lose one jewel that should deck His crown. Publish, etc. THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 4 Proclaim to every people, tongue and nation That God, in "Whom they live and move, is love : Tell how He stooped to save His lost crea- tion, And died on earth that man might live above. Publish, etc. 5 Give of thy sons to bear the message glo- rious ; Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victo- rious ; And all thou spendest Jesus will repay. Publish, etc. 6 He comes again — 0 Sion, ere thou meet Him, ' Make known to every heart His saving grace ; Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him, Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face. Publish, etc. 250 8.7.8.7.4.7. SAINTS of God ! the dawn is brightening, Token of our coming Lord ; O'er the earth the field is whitening ; Louder rings the Master's word : Pray for reapers In the harvest of the Lord ! 2 Now, 0 Lord, fulfill Thy pleasure, Breathe upon Thy chosen band, And, with Pentecostal measure, Send forth reapers o'er our land; Faithful reapers Gathering sheaves for Thy right hand 206 THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 3 Broad {he shadow of our nation, Eager-millions hither roam ^ Lo.', Lhey wait for Thy salvation; Come, Lord Jesus ! quickly come ! By Thy Spirit Bring Thy ransomed people home. 4, Soon shall end the time of weeping, Soon the reaping time will come ; Heaven and earth together keeping God's eternal Harvest Home. Saints and angels Shout the world's great Harvest Home. 251 L.M. LOOK from Thy sphere of endless day,, 0 God of mercy and of might ! In pity look on those who stray, Benighted in this land of light. 2 In peopled vale, in lonely glen, In crowded mart, by stream or sea, How many of the sons of men Hear not the message sent from Thee ! 3 Send forth Thy heralds, Lord, to call The thoughtless young, the hardened old, A scattered, homeless flock, till all Be gathered to Thy peaceful fold. 4 Send them Thy mighty word to speak, Till faith shall dawn and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart. 5 Then all these wastes, a dreary scene That makes us sadden as we gaze, Shall grow with living waters green? And lift to heaven the voice of praise. THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 252 7.6. THE morning light is breaking; The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears ; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings f rorn afar, Of nations in commotion," Prepared for Sion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above ; While sinners now confessing, The gospel call obey, 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, Nor in thy richness stay : Stay not till all the lowly- Triumphant reach their home; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim " The Lord is come ! " 253 FLING out the banner ! let it Skyward and seaward, high aj The sun, that lights its shining ' The cross, on which the Savioi 2 Fling out the banner! angels ben] In anxious silence o'er the sign : And vainly seek to comprehend The wonder of the love divine. THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 3 Fling out the banner ! heathen lands Shall see from far the glorious sight, And nations, crowding to be born, Baptize their spirits in its light. 4 Fling out the banner ! sin-sick souls That sink and perish in the strife, Shall touch in faith its radiant hem, And spring immortal into life. 5 Fling out the banner ! let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide, Our glory, only in the cross ; Our only hope, the Crucified ! 6 Fling out the banner ! wide and high, Seaward and skyward, let it shine : Nor skill, nor might, nor merit ours ; We conquer only in that sign. 254 7.6. FROM Greenland's icy mountains, 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. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle ; though every prospect pleases, nd only man is vile : vain with lavish kindness he gifts of God are strown ; e heathen in his blindness ows down to wood and stone. we, whose souls are lighted th wisdom from on high j ike church— missions. Can we to nien benighted The lamp of life deny ? Salvation, 0 salvation ! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learnt 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. ,5 7.6. "ASTEN the time appointed, By prophets long foretold, When all shall dwell together, One Shepherd and one Fold. Let every idol perish, To moles and bats be thrown, And every prayer be offered To God in Christ alone. H 2 Let Jew and Gentile, meeting From many a distant shore, Around one altar kneeling, One common Lord adore. Let all that now divides us Remove and pass away, Like shadows of the morning Before the blaze of day. 3 Let all that now unites us More sweet and lasting prove^ A closer bond of union, In a blest land of love. Let war be learned no longer, Let strife and tumult cease, THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. All earth His blessed kingdom, The Lord and Prince of Peace. 4 0 long-expected dawning, Come with thy cheering ray ! When shall the morning brighten, The shadows flee away? O sweet anticipation ! It cheers the watchers on, To pray, and hope, and labor, Till the dark night be gone. 256 8.7.8.7.4.7. SOULS in heathen darkness lying, Where no light has broken through, Souls that Jesus bought by dying, Whom His soul in travail knew : Thousand voices Call us, o'er, the waters blue. 2 Christians, hearken ! None has taught them Of His love so deep and dear ; Of the precious price that bought them ; Of the nail, the thorn, the spear; Ye who know Him, Guide them from their darkness drear. 3 Haste, Oh haste, and spread the tidings Wide to earth's remotest strand; Let no brother's bitter chidings Rise against us, when we stand In the Judgment, From some far, forgotten land. 4 Lo ! the hills for harvest whiten, All along each distant shore ; Seaward far the islands brighten; Light of nations ! lead us o'er : When we seek them, Let Thy Spirit go before. THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 257 8.7. SAVIOUR, sprinkle many nations ; Fruitful let Thy sorrows be ; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee ! 2 Of Thy cross the wondrous story, Be it to the nations told; Let them see Thee in Thy glory And Thy mercy manifold. 3 Far and wide, though all unknowing, Pants for Thee each mortal breast, Human tears for Thee are flowing, Human hearts in Thee would rest. 4 Thirsting as for dews of even, As the new-mown grass for rain, Thee they seek as (rod of heaven, Thee as Man for sinners slain. 5 Saviour, lo ! the isles are waiting ! Stretched the hand and strained the sight, For Thy Spirit, new creating, Love's pure flame, and wisdom's light. 6 Give the word, and of the preacher Speed the foot and touch the tongue, Till on earth by every creature Glory to the Lamb be sung ! 258 8.7. LORD, a Saviour's love displaying, Show the heathen lands Thy way ; Thousands still like sheep are straying In the dark and cloudy day. 2 Shades of death are gathering o'er them, Lord, they perish from Thy sight ! Let Thine angel go before them ; Bring the Gentiles to Thy light. 212 THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 3 Fetch them home from every nation, From the islands of the sea'; By the word of Thy salvation Call the wanderers back to Thee. 4 Thou their pasture hast provided, Grant the blessing long foretold ; Let Thy sheep, divinely guided, Find at last the one true fold. 259 6.6.6.6.8.8. A RISE, 0 Lord, and shine -£*- 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 Oh, bring the nations near, That they may sing Thy praise • Let all the people hear And learn Thy holy ways : Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause, And govern by Thy righteous laws. 3 Put forth Thy glorious power : The nations then shall see, And earth present her store, In converts born to Thee : God, our own God, His Church shall bless, And earth be filled with righteousness. 260 ' 8.7. LORD, her watch Thy Church is keeping : When shall earth Thy rule obey? When shall end the night of weeping? When shall break the promised day ? See the whitening harvest languish, Waiting still the laborers' toil ; Was it vain. Thy Son's deep anguish ? Shall the Strong retain the spoil ? THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 2 Tidings, sent to every creature, Millions yet have never heard : Can they hear without a preacher ? Lord almighty, give the word ! Give the word ! in every nation Let the gospel trumpet sound, "Witnessing a world's salvation, To the earth's remotest bound. 3 Then the end ! Thy Church completed, All Thy chosen gathered in, With their King in glory seated, Satan bound, and t)anished sin ; Gone forever parting, weeping, Hunger, sorrow, death, and pain • Lo ! her watch Thy Church is keeping ; Come, Lord Jesus, come to reign ! 261 L.M. JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run ; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head ; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 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 prisoner leaps to burst his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; 214 THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. 262 10.10.7. LORD of the harvest, it is right and meet That we should lay oblations at Thy feet, With joyful Alleluia ! 2 Sweet is the praise that follows toil and prayer; Sweet is the worship that with heaven we share, Who sing the Alleluia ! 3 We toiled and prayed and Thou hast heard on high ; Hast cheered our hearts and changed our suppliant cry To festal Alleluia ! 4 So sing we now in tune with that great song, That all the age of ages shall prolong, The endless Alleluia ! 5 To Thee, 0 Lord of harvest, Who hast heard, And to Thy white-robed reapers given the word, We sing our Alleluia ! 6 0 Christ, Who in the wide world's fallow lea. Hast sown in blood the precious seed, to Thee We sing our Alleluia ! 7 To Thee,0 Holy Ghost, Whose gracious rain And living breath hath fed the ghostly grain, We sing our Alleluia ! THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 215 8 Yea, West and East, the Harvest men went forth: u We come " has sounded to the South and North. At morn sing Alleluia ! 9 In fields of home, in fields the far away, Toilers for Jesus hail the golden day. At noon sing Alleluia ! 10 The winds of God have blown with living breath, His dews have fallen on the plains of death. At eve sing Alleluia. 11 Yea, for sweet hope fulfilled, new hope begun. Sing Alleluia to the Three in One, Adoring Alleluia. 12 Glory to God! the Church in patience cries; Glory to God ! the Church in bliss replies, With endless Alleluia ! 263 l.m. YE Christian heralds, go, proclaim Salvation in Emmanuel's Name : To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the Eose of Sharon there. 2 God shield you with a wall of fire, With holy zeal your hearts inspire, Bid raging winds their fury cease, And calm the savage breast to peace. 3 And when our labors all are o'er, Then may we meet to part no more, Meet, with the ransomed throng to fall, And crown the Saviour Lord of all. THE CHTECH- 264 9 ' 8.7.4.7, SPEED Thy servants, Saviour. - them: Thou art L#ord of wind? and wan Th ound, but Thou hast freed them; _ to free tL- Br ~hthem ne ann alone that sa ,nd home and all forsaking, Lord, they - ^hy command. r Thy promise taking, "ra verse sea and land : ::h them ! 1 I - fa _- — - : : - . y by the hand. 3^ : rach the land of Strang I the prospect dark appe and dani- _ felt but dou ; Be Thou with them ; Hear their sighs, and count their tears. 4 Where no fruit a cheer them, And they seem to toil in vain : Then in mercy. Lord, draw near them, Th - Tiki Tig h< in: Th L - their zeal revive again. 5 In then: :on. Let them trust WJm - attends their mission, Let' humbler Till Thy face in heaven they s- 6 There to reap in joy fo: Fruit that gTOws from seed here sown ; THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. 217 There to be with Hira, Who never Ceases to preserve His own ; And with gladness Give the praise to Him alone. 265 l. m. i RM of the Lord, awake ! awake ! -A- Put on Thy strength ! the nations shake ! And let the world adoring see Triumphs of mercy wrought by Thee. 2 Say to the heathen from Thy throne, I am Jehovah, God alone : Thy voice then* idols shall confound, And cast their altars to the ground. 3 Let Sion's time of favor come : Oh, bring the tribes of Israel home : And let oui' wondering eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' Fold. 4 Almighty God, Thy grace proclaim In every clinie, of every name : Let adverse powers before Thee fall, And crown the Saviour Lord of all. Also the following : 62 From the eastern mountains. 2SS 0 Spirit of the living God. 323 Hail to the Lord's Anointed. 327 Thou, Whose almighty word. 32S Lord of all power and might. 329 Thy kingdom come. O God ! 330 Blow ye the trumpet, blow ! 332 God of mercy. God of grace. 46S From all that dwell below the skies. 579 0 brothers, lift your voices. 580 Christ for the world we sing. 581 Soldiers of the cross, arise ! 218 THE CHURCH — MISSIONS. FOR THE JEWS. 7.6. kH, that the Lord's salvation Were out of Sion come, To heal His ancient nation, To lead His outcasts home ! 0] 2 How long the holy city Shall heathen feet profane ? Return, 0 Lord, in pity ; Rebuild her walls again. 3 Let fall Thy rod of terror ; Thy saving grace impart ; Rollback the veil of error ; Release the fettered heart. 4 Let Israel, home returning, Her lost Messiah see ; Give oil of jov for mourning, And bind Thy Church to Thee. 267 cm. \TTAKE, harp of Sion, wake again * ▼ Upon thine ancient hill, On Jordan's long-deserted plain, By Kedron's lowly rill. 2 The hymn shall yet in Sion swell, That sounds Messiah's praise, And Thy loved Name, Emmanuel, As once in ancient days. 3 For Israel yet shall own her King, For her salvation waits, And hill and dale shall sweetly sing, With praise in all her gates. 4 Oh, hasten, Lord, these promised days, When Israel shall rejoice j THE CHLRCH — ALMSGIVING. 219 And Jew and Gentile join in praise, With one united voice ! &lmsgitnng. 268 s. m. T\^E give Thee but Thine own, * ▼ Whate'er the gift may be : All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, 0 Lord, from Thee. 2 May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, as Thou blessest us. To Thee our first-fruits give. 3 Oh, hearts are bruised and dead, Arid homes are bare and cold, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled, Are straying from the Fold ! 4 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless Is angels' work below. 5 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace, It is a Christ -like thing. 6 And we believe Thy word, Though dim our faith may be ; Whate'er for Thine we do, 0 Lord, We do it unto Thee. 269 c. m. FOUNTAIN of good, to own Thy love Our thankful hearts incline : 220 THE CHURCH — ALMSGIVING. What can we render, Lord, to Thee, When all the worlds are Thine ? 2 Bnt Thon hast needy brethren here, Partakers of Thy grace, Whose names Thon wilt Thyself confess Before the Father's face. 3 In each sad accent of distress Thy pleading voice is heard; In them Thon may'st be clothed and fed, And visited, and cheered. 4 Help ns then, Lord, Thy yoke to wear, And joy to do Thy will; Each other's burdens gladly bear, And love's sweet law fulfill. 5 Thy face with reverence and with love We in Thy poor would see ; And while we minister to them, Would do it as to Thee. 6 Do Thou, 0 Lord, our alms accept, . And with Thy blessing speed; Bless us in giving ; greatly bless Our gifts to them that need. 270 cm. LORD, lead the way the Saviour went, By lane and cell obscure, And let love's treasures still be spent, Like His, upon the poor. 2 Like Him through scenes of deep distress, Who bore the world's sad weight, We, in their crowded loneliness, Would seek the desolate. 3 For Thou hast placed us side by side, In this wide world of ill, THE CHURCH — CHARITIES. 221 And, that Thy followers may be tried, The poor are with us still. 4 Mean are all offerings we can make, But Thou hast taught us, Lord, If given for the Saviour's sake, They lose not their reward. Also the folloiving : 477 0 Lord of heaven and earth and sea. 478 Holy offerings, rich and rare. 271 €i>aVitkS- 8.8.8.6. OGOD of mercy, God of might, In love and pity infinite, Teach us, as ever in Thy sight, To live our life to Thee. 2 And Thou, Who cam'st on earth to die, That fallen man might live thereby, Oh, hear us, for to Thee we cry, In hope, O Lord, to Thee. 3 Teach us the lesson Thou hast taught, To feel for those Thy blood hath bought, That every word, and deed, and thought May work a work for Thee. -1 For all are brethren, far and wide, Since Thou, 0 Lord, for all hast died j Then teach us, whatsoe'er betide, To love them all in Thee. 5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care, Whate'er it be, 'tis ours to share ; May we, where help is needed, there Give help as unto Thee. 6 And may Thy Holy Spirit move All those who live, to live in love, 222 THE CHURCH— CHARITIES. Till Thou shalt greet in heaven above All those who give to Thee. 272 l.m. OTHOU through suffering perfect made, On Whom the bitter cross was laid ; In hours of sickness, grief, and pain, No sufferer turns to Thee in vain. 2 The halt, the maimed, the sick, the blind, Sought not in vain Thy tendance kind; Now in Thy poor Thyself we see, And minister through them to Thee. 3 0 loving Saviour, Thou canst cure The pains and woes Thou didst endure ; For all who need, Physician great, Thy healing balm we supplicate. 4 But, oh, far more, let each keen pain And hour of woe be heavenly gain, Each stroke of Thy chastising rod Bring back the wanderer nearer God I 5 Oh, heal the bruised heart within ! Oh, save our souls all sick with sin ! Give life and health in bounteous store, That we may praise Thee evermore ! 273 d.c.m. THINE arm, 0 Lord, in days of old Was strong to heal and save ; * It triumphed o'er disease and death, O'er darkness and the grave. To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb, The palsied and the lame, The leper with his tainted life, The sick with fevered frame. 2 And lo ! Thy touch brought lif e and health, Gave speech, and strength, and sight ; THE CHURCH — CHARITIES. And youth renewed and frenzy calmed Owned Thee, the Lord of light. And now, O Lord, be near to bless, Almighty as of yore, In crowded street, by restless couch, As by Gennesareth's shore. 3 Though love and might no longer heal By touch, or word, or look ; Though they who do Thy work must read - Thy laws in nature's book : Yet come to heal the sick man's soul, Come, cleanse the leprous taint, Give joy and peace, where all is strife, And strength, where all is faint. 4 Be Thou our great deliverer still, Thou Lord of life and death, Restore and quicken, soothe and bless With Thine almighty breath. To hands that work and eyes that see, Give wisdom's heavenly lore, That whole and sick, and weak and strong, May praise Thee evermore. 274 8.7.8.7.7.7. THOU to Whom the sick and dying Ever came, nor came in vain, Still with healing words replying To the wearied cry of pain ; Hear us, Jesus, as we meet, Suppliants at Thy mercy seat. 2 Every care, and every sorrow, Be it great, or be it small, Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow, When, where'er, it may befall, Lay we humbly at Thy feet, Suppliants at Thy mercy seat. 224 THE CHURCH — CHARITIES. __ — .w • 3 Still the weary, sick, and dying Need a brother's, sister's care; On Thy higher help relying May we now their burden share, Bringing all our offerings meet, Suppliants at Thy mercy seat. 4 May each child of Thine be willing, Willing both in hand and heart , All the law of love fulfilling, Ever comfort to impart : Ever bringing: offerings meet, Suppliant to Thy mercy seat. 5 So may sickness, sin, and sadness, To Thy healing virtue yield, Till the sick and sad, in gladness, Rescued, ransomed, cleansed, healed, One in Thee together meet. Pardoned at Thy judgment seat. 275 l. m. OG-OD of mercy ! hearken now : Before Thy throne we humbly bow ; "With heart and voice to Thee we cry For all on earth who suffering lie. 2 We seek Thee where Thou dwelFst on high, Beyond the glittering, starry sky : We find Thee where Thou dwell'st below Beside the beds of want and woe. 3 Be ours the hearts and hands to bless The sorrowing sons of wretchedness ; Send Thou the help we cannot give j Bid dying souls arise and live. 4 Oh, let the healing waters spring, Touched by Thy pitying angel's wing ; With quickening power new strength impart To palsied will, to withered heart. THE CHURCH — OKPrt INS. 5 Where poverty in pain must lie, Where little suffering children cry, Bid us haste forth as called by Thee, And in Thy poor, Thyself to see. 6 Be Thou, 0 God eternal, ble Thy holy Name on earth conf est ! Echo Thy praise from every shore Forever and for evermore. 276 CD rp I) cms. OTHOU. Who madest land and sea, And guidest all, in all their ways, Who nearest those who bring- to Thee Their sacrifice of prayer and praise j Oh, hear Thy children as they bring Themselves a lowly offering f 2 Great God. Who with a Fathers love Dost watch o'er all created things, And gatherest all, below, above, Beneath the shadow of Thy wings ; Protect, we pray Thee, now, and bless Thy children who are fatherless. 3 Thou nearest still the eagle's cry. And notest e'en a sparrow's fall, Thy listening ear doth heed on high, And hearken to the raven's call : Then, heavenly Father, hear and bless Thy children who are fatherless. 4 Come, heavenly Father, come to-day, For we Thy children come to Thee, And Thou wilt never say us. nay, If come we in humility : Xew-born in Thee, 0 Father, bless Thv children who are fatherless. THE CHURCH - ORPITAXS. 5 Cast forth upon the barren strand Of this lone world, to Thee we fly ; In faith and hope, we fain would stand Beneath Thy sheltering ami for aye ; Stretch forth Thy hand, and pitying bless Thy children who are fatherless. 6 And may we all with joyful mind Our hearts as living offerings bring, The first-fruits of our life, to find A Father in our heavenly King ; And learn in life and death to bless Thee, " Father of the fatherless." 277 6s. THOU Who with dying lips Thy mother didst commend Unto the tender care Of Thy beloved friend; Thou Who by Lazarus' grave In human grief didst groan. Turn, Lord, Thine eyes on those Left in the world alone. 2 Thou Who didst call Thy Twelve Their home and friends to leave, And in Thy kingdom all. Yea, more than all, receive, To those bereft of all, Thy pitying love extend, And let them find in Thee Father, and home, and friend. 3 Thou Who didst say of old, " Thine orphans lend to Me; Unto the fatherless I will a Father be," Thy promises are sure ; Help us to trust Thee still ; THE CHURCH— TEMPERANCE. o To those who need Thee sore, That faithful word fulfill. 4 Thou Who in Thy still rest Our dear ones safe dost keep ; Thou Who shalt bring them back One day from their long sleep, Oh, keep us by Thy grace, That we at last may be, When that bright morning dawns, At home with them and Thee. ^Temperance. 278 7.6. LORD, our strength in weakness, We pray to Thee for grace ; For power to fight the battle, For speed to run the race ; When Thy baptismal waters Were poured upon om* brow, We then were made Thy children, And pledged our earliest vow; 2 We then were sealed and hallowed By Thy life-giving word ; Were made the Spirit's temples, And members of the Lord ; With His own blood He bought us, And made the purchase sure ; His are we : may He keep us Sober, and chaste, and pure. 3 Conformed to His own likeness May we so live and die, That in the grave our bodies In holy peace may lie ; And at the resurrection Forth from those graves may spring, Like to the glorious body Of Christ, our Lord and King. 228 THE CHURCH — DIVINITY SCHOOLS. ■A The pure iu heart are blessed. For they shall see the Lord Forever and forever By seraphim adored : And they shall drink the pleasures, Such as no tongue can tell, From the clear crystal river, And life's eternal well. 279 l.m. TX^HEX. doomed to death, the apostle lay * * At night in Herod's dungeon cell, A light shone round him like the day, And from his limbs the fetters fell.* 2 A messenger from God was there. To break his chain and bid him rise : And lo ! the saint, as free as air. Walked forth beneath the open skies. 3 Chains yet more strong and cruel bind The victims of that deadly thirst Which drowns the soul, and from the mind Blots the bright image stamped at first •± 0 God of love and mercy, deign To look on those with pitying eye Who struggle with that fatal chain. And send them succor from on high ! 5 Send down, in its resistless might. Thy gracious Spirit, we implore. And lead the captive forth to light. A rescued soul, a slave no more ! Ditunitt) Schools. 280 10s. G1 OD of the prophets ! Bless the prophets' *" sons : Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha •• THE CHUECH — DIYTsITT SCHOOLS. 229 Each age its solemn task may claim but once: Make each one nobler, stronger than the last! 2 Anoint them prophets ! Make then ears attend To Thy divinest speech : their hearts awake To human need: their lips make eloquent To assure the right, and every evil break. 3 Anoint them priests i Strong intercessors they For pardon, and for charity and peace ! Ah, if with them the world might pass, astray, Into the dear Christ's life of sacrifice ! 4 Anoint them kings! Ave kinsrlv king's, 0 Lord ! Anoint them with the spirit of Thy Son : Theirs,not ajeweliedcrown,a blood stained sword; Theirs, by sweet love, for Christ a king- dom won. 5 Make them apostles ! Heralds of Thy cross, Forth may they go to telkall realms Thy grace : Inspired of Tkee.maythey count all but loss, Arid stand at last with joy before Thyface. 6 0 mighty age of prophet-kings, return ! 0 truth, (Tfaith enrich our urgent time ! Lord Jesus Christ, again with us sojourn : A weary world awaits Thy reign subhme 1 250 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. IV. THE HOLY SCRIPTUBES. 281 cm. LAMP of our feet, whereby we trace Our path when went to stray ; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace, Brook by the traveller's way ; 2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, True manna from on high : Our guide and chart, wherein we read -alms beyond the sky : 3 Pillar of fire, through watches dark, And radiant cloud by day : When waves would 'whelm our tossing bark. Our anchor and our stay : 4 Word of the everlasting God, Will of His glorious Son : Without thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won f 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts : And to its heavenly teaching turn, With simple, childlike hearts. 282 6s. LORD. Thy Word abideth. And our footsteps guideth ; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receivetk. 2 When our foes are near us, Then Thy Word doth cheer us, THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 231 Word of consolation, Message of salvation. 3 When the storms are o'er ns, And dark clouds before us, Then its light directeth, And our way protecteth. 4 Who can tell the pleasure, Who recount the treasure, By Thy Word imparted To the simple-hearted J? 5 Word of mercy, giving Succor to the living ; Word of life, supplying Comfort to the dying ! 6 Oh, that we discerning Its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear Thee J Evermore be near Thee ! 283 cm. FATHER of mercies ! in Thy Word What endless glory shines ! Forever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight j And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou forever near ; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my Saviour there. 232 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 284 7.6c OWORD of God incarnate, 0 Wisdom from on high, 0 Truth unchanged, unchanging, 0 Light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. 2 The Church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored, It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world ; It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, 'Mid mists, and rocks, and quicksands, Still guides, 0 Christ, to Thee. 4 Oh, make Thy Church, dear Saviour, A lamp of purest gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light as of old j Oh, teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this, their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face. Also the following : 72 Not by Thy mighty hand. 497 Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures. ORDINATION. 233 V. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. (DrMnation. 285 7.6. LORD of the living harvest That whitens o'er the plain, Where angels soon shall gather Their sheaves of golden grain ; Accept these hands to labor, These hearts to trust and love, And deign with them to hasten Thy kingdom from above. 2 As laborers in Thy vineyard Still faithful may they be, Content to bear the burden Of weary days for Thee ; To ask no other wages, When Thou shalt call them home, But to have shared the travail Which makes Thy kingdom come. 3 Come down, Thou Holy Spirit, And fill their souls with light j Clothe them in spotless raiment, In vesture clean and white ; Within Thy sacred temple Be with them where they stand, To guide and teach Thy people Throughout our native land. 4 Be with them, God the Father! Be with them, God the Son ! And God the Holy Spirit ! Most blessed Three in One ! 234 ORDINATION. Make them a holy priesthood, Thee humbly to adore, And fill them with Thy fullness Both now and evermore ! 286 l.m T)OW down Thine ear, almighty Lord. J-> And hear Thy Church's suppliant cry For all who preach Thy saving word, And wait upon Thy ministry. 2 In mercy, Father, now give heed, And pour Thy quickening Spirit's breath On those whom Thou dost call to feed Thy flock redeemed by Jesus" death. 3 0 Saviour, from Thy pierced hand Shed o'er them alf Thy gifts divine : That those who in Thv presence stand May do Thy will with love like Thine. 4 Blest Spirit, in then hearts abide, And give them grace to watch and pray: That as they seek Thy flock to guide, Themselves may keep the narrow way. 5 0 God. Thy strength and mercy send To shield them in their strife with sin : Grant them, enduring to the end, The crown of life at last to win. 287 L. m. TjTATHEB of mercies, bow Thine ear, J- Attentive to our earnest prayer : We plead for those who plead for Thee; Successful pleaders may they be I 2 How great then work, how vast their charge ! Do Thou their anxious souls enlarge : ORDINATION. Their best acquirements are our gain; We share the blessings they obtain. 3 Clothe, then, with energy divine Their words, and let those words be Thine; To them Thy sacred truth reveal, Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 4 Teach them to sow the precious seed; Teach them Thy chosen flock to feed; Teach them immortal souls to gain, Souls that will well reward their pain. 5 Let thronging multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful sound;* In humble strains Thy grace implore, And feel Thy new-creating power. 6 Let sinners break their massy chains, Distressed souls forget their pains ; Let light through distant realms be spread, And Sion rear her drooping head. 288 l.m. O SPIRIT of the living God, In all Thy plenitude of grace, "Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above, Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at Tlry coming, light ; Confusion, order, in Thy path ; Souls without strength inspire with might, Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 Convert the nations ! far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record ; The Name of Jesus glorify, Till every people call Him Lord. 236 INSTITUTION OF MIXISTEBS. 289 p. m. C10ME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial tire. 2 Thou the anointing Spirit art. Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 3 Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and lire of love. 4 Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight. 5 Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace. 6 Keep far our foes, give peace at home : WTiere Thou art guide, no ill can come. 7 Teach us to know the Father. Son, And Thee of both to be but One, 8 That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song : 9 Praise to Thy eternal merit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Also the following : 497 Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures. 581 Soldiers of the cross, arise ! 584 Go, labor on ! spend and be spent ! 586 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak. institution of ittinistcrs. 290 7s. HE AVEXLY Shepherd, Thee we pray For Thy servant here to-day : By the cross upon his brow, By his ordination vow. INSTITUTION OF MINISTERS. 237 By the prayers which we have prayed For the Holy Spirit's aid, By the deep and fervent love Owing to his Lord above, Grant him faithful watch to keep, Tend Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 2 From the silent power of sin Lurking secretly within, May the grace that flows from Thee, Heavenly Shepherd, set him free ; By the blessing on him breathed, By the charge to him bequeathed, Thou the Way, the Truth, the Life, = Gird him for the sacred strife, Aye his faithful watch to keep, Tend Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 3 Speed him on his life-long way, Speed him whom we speed to-day ; Thou, the gracious, loving Lord, Give him souls for his reward : Till he win the promised crown, "When he lays his burden down Humbly at his Saviour's feet, Low before the mercy-seat : Give him, Lord, Thy grace to keep, Tend Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 4 To the blessed Trinity Now let praise and glory be, In Whose Name we meet to-day For our guidance, as we pray That we may, in all we do, Pastor, and his flock, be true ; True to man in heavenly love, True to Thee, our God, above, Till we, sheep and shepherd, meet, Ransomed at Thy judgment seat. 238 LAYING OF A C0KXER-ST0XE. £amng of a Corner- Stone. 291 L.M. OLORD of hosts, Whose glory fills The bounds of the eternal hill-. And yet vouchsafes, in Christian lands, To dwell in temples made with hands ; 2 Grant that all we who here to-day Rejoicing this foundation lay, May be in very deed Thine own, Built on the precious Corner-stone. 3 Endue the creatures with Thy grae That shall adorn Thy dwelling -place ; The beauty of the oak and pine, The gold and silver, make them Thine. 4 To Thee they all belong : to Thee The treasures of the earth and sea : And when we bring them to Thy throne, We but present Thee with Thine own. 5 The minds that guide, endue with skill : The hands that work, preserve from ill : That we, who these foundations lay, May raise the top-stone in its day. 6 Both now and ever, Lord, protect The temple of Thine own elect ; Be Thou in them, and they in Thee, 0 ever blessed Trinity ! 292 8-7- IN the Name which earth and heaven Ever worship, praise, and fear, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Shall a house be builded here : LAYING OF A CORNER-STONE. 239 Here with prayer its deep foundations, In the faith of Christ, we lay, Trusting by His help to crown it With the top -stone in its day. 2 Here as in their due succession Stone on stone the workmen place, Thus, we pray, unseen but surely, Jesu, build us up in grace ; Till, within these walls completed, We complete in Thee are found; And to Thee, the one Foundation, Strong and living stones, are bound. 3 Fair shall be Thine earthly temple : Here the careless passer-by Shall bethink him, in its beauty, Of the holier House on high; Weary hearts and troubled spirits Here shall find a still retreat ; Sinful souls shall bring then burden Here to the Absolver's feet. 4 Yet with truer, nobler beauty, Lord, we pray, this house adorn, Where Thy Bride, Thy Church redeemed, Robes her for her marriage morn ; Clothed in garments of salvation, Rich with gems of heavenly grace, Spouse of Christ, arrayed and waiting Till she may behold His face. 5 Here in due and solemn order May her ceaseless prayer arise ; Here may strains of holy gladness Lift her heart above the skies ; Here the word of life be spoken ; Here the child of God be sealed; Here the Bread of Heaven be broken, " Till He come," Himself revealed. 240 LAYING OF A CORNER-STONE. 6 Praise to Thee, 0 Master-Builder, Maker of the earth and skies ; Praise to Thee, in Whom Thy temple Fitly framed together lies ; Praise to Thee, eternal Spirit, Binding all that lives in one : Till our earthly praise be ended, And the eternal song begun ! 293 l. m. OTHOU, in Whom alone is found The strength by which our toil is blest, Upon this consecrated ground Now bid Thy cloud of glory rest. 2 In Thy great Name we place this stone; To Thy great truth these walls we rear : Long may they make Thy glory known, And long our Saviour triumph here. 3 And while Thy sons, from earth apart, Here seek the truth from heaven that sprung, Fill with Thy Spirit every heart, With living fire touch every tougue. 4 Lord, feed Thy Church with peace and love ; Let sin and error pass away, Till truth's full influence from above Rejoice the earth with cloudless day. 294 6.6.6.6.8.8. CHRIST is our corner-stone, On Him alone we build : With His true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled ; On His great love our hopes we place, Of present grace and joys above. CONSECRATION OF CHURCHES. 2 Oh, then with hynins of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing, And thus proclaim in joyful song, Both loud and long, that glorious Name. 3 Here, gracious God, do Thou For evermore draw nigh; Accept each faithful vow, And mark each suppliant sigh; In copious shower on all who pray, Each holy day Thy blessings pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore ; And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore ; Until that day when all the blest To endless rest are called awav. Consecration of djnrcljes. 295 L. M. THY Temple is not made with hands, 'Tis lit by many a golden star ; The purple heights of mountain lands Its everlasting pillars are. 2 Thee, highest heaven cannot contain, Great Lord of earth, and sky, and sea ! Yet enter in, and bless the fane Adoring hands have reared for Thee. 3 [* Unworthy gift and touched with fears, And memories of our loved at rest ; Draw nigh, 0 Lord, and dry our tears, And be Thy presence here conf est.] * To be used of a memorial church. 242 CONSECRATION OF CHURCHES. 4 For welcome to the babe new-born, For strengthening hands on bended head, For blessings on the marriage morn, And sweet words whispered o'er the dead; 5 For food divine to souls sufficed, For words that warn, for prayers that press, Arise and enter in, 0 Christ ! And with Thy presence all things bless. 6 So praise to Thy great Name shall rise Up from these walls, this sacred floor, Who made, Who saves, Who sanctifies, Forever and for evermore. 296 l.m. JESU ! where'er Thy people meet, There they behold Thy mercy-seat j Where'er they seek Thee, Thou art found, And very place is hallowed ground. 2 And since within no walls confined, Thou dwellest in the humble mind : Let all within Thy house who come, Departing, take Thee to their home. 3 Yet everywhere Thou guid'st Thine own To raise for Thee an earthly throne ; And where Thy Name Thou dost record, There Thou wilt come and bless them, Lord ! 4 [*Behold, at Thy commanding word, We stretch the curtain and the cord; Come Thou and fill this wider space, And bless us with a large increase.] 5 Great Shepherd of Thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew ; And here to wayward hearts proclaim The sweetness of Thy saving Name ! * For enlargement of the Church. CONSECRATION OF CHURCHES. 24S 6 Here may we prove the might of prayer, To strengthen faith and sweeten care : To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes ! 7 Here to the babe new-born on earth, Grant Thou the newer, better birth ; By water and the Holy Ghost Restoring all that Adam lost. 8 Here to the weary, hungry soul, Give Thou the gift that maketh whole ; The bread that is Christ's flesh, for food, The wine that is the Saviour's blood. 9 Lord, we are few, but Thou art near j Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear ; Oh, rend the heavens, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts Thine own ! 297 l.m. COME, Jesus, from the sapphire throne, Where Thy redeemed behold Thy face, Enter this temple, now Thine own, And let Thy glory fill the place. 2 We praise Thee that to-day we see Its sacred walls before Thee stand ; 'Tis Thine for us : 'tis ours for Thee ; Reared by Thy kind assisting hand. 3 Oft as returns the day of rest, Let heartfelt worship here ascend ; With Thine own joy fill every breast, With Thine own power Thy word attend. 4 Here in the dark and sorrowing day, Bid Thou the throbbing heart be still ; Oh, wipe the mourner's tears away, And give new strength to meet Thy will. 244 CONSECRATION OF CHURCHES. 5 When round this Board Thine own shall meet, And keep the feast of dying lo\Te, Be our communion ever sweet With Thee, and with Thy Church above. 6 Come, faithful Shepherd, feed Thy sheep; In Thine own arms the lambs infold ; Give help to climb the heavenward steep, Till Thy full glory we behold. 298 8.7. GOD of love, our Father, Saviour, Holy Spirit, Thee we praise ! Triune God, all thought transcending, Fain would we a temple raise Worthy of Thy loving-kindness, Hallowed through all earthly days ! 2 Make these stones a hallowed symbol, Saints of God who run may read, Types of those whom, blest Redeemer, Thou from sin and woe hast freed, Pillars Thou hast hewn and shapen, Thine elect in very deed ! 3 Lord ! restore the gates of Sion, Let her courts with praise resound! May Thy light and love descending Shed their radiant joys around, So shall man reveal Thy glory : Earth, like heaven, be hallowed ground! Also the following : 382 Spirit divine, attend our prayers. 479 Oh, with due reverence let us all. 482 In loud exalted strains. 483 Christ is made the sure foundation. 484 We love the place, 0 God. 489 Pleasant are Thy courts above. RESTORATION OF A CHURCH. 245 Ucstoration of a Cljarri). 299 8.7. LIFT the strain of high thanksgiving! Tread with songs the hallowed way! Praise onr fathers' God, for mercies New to ns their sons to-day : Here they built for Him a dwelling, Served Him here in ages past, Fixed it for His sure possession, Holy ground, while time shall last. 2 When the years had wrought their changes, He, our own unchanging God, Thought on this His habitation, Looked on His decayed abode ; Heard our prayers, and helped our counsels, Blessed the silver and the gold, Till once more His house is standing Firm and stately as of old. 3 Entering then Thy gates with praises, Lord, be ours Thine Israel's prayer: " Rise into Thy place of resting, Show Thy promised presence there ! " Let the gracious word be spoken Here, as once on Sion's height, " This shall be My rest forever, This My dwelling of delight." 4 Fill this latter house with glory Greater than the former knew; Clothe with righteousness its priesthood. Guide us all to reverence true ; Let Thy Holy One's anointing Here its sevenfold blessing1 shed; Spread for us the heavenly banquet, Satisfy Thy poor with bread. 5 Praise to Thee, almighty Father, Praise to Thee, eternal Son, S] 246 DEDICATION OF HOUSES, PLACES AND THINGS. Praise to Thee, all-quickening Spirit, Ever blessed Three in One : Threefold Power and Grace and Wisdom, Molding out of sinful clay, Living stones for that true temple Which shall never know decay. SDebkatiou of ^uscs, places anb 300 HOSPITAL. S. M. PIRIT of truth, we call On Thee this house to bless, Give wisdom, strength and grace to all Who here Thy Name confess. 2 Spirit of mercy, bring Thy balm the sick to heal ; And make the weary ones to sing, Who shall Thy presence feel. 3 Spirit of peace, descend, Thyself the heavenly Dove ; Let care for souls and bodies blend In ministries of love. 4 Spirit of Christ, abide In every heart alway j And crown, 0 Jesus crucified, The work begun to-day. 301 HOME FOR THE AGED. 7s, LOED of life, of love, of light, Clothed in mercy, armed with might, Worship centres at Thy throne, Praise belongs to Thee alone ! Be this house forever Thine ; Through it let Thy favor shine ; Feed the souls that here shall meet, From Thy bounty pure and sweet. DEDICATION OF HOUSES, PLACES AND THINGS. 247 2 Write salvation on these walls ; Snccor those whom sin enthralls ; Lightened with celestial rays, Let these gates reflect Thy praise. Thou Who dwellest where is sung Praise to Thee by human tongue, With the presence of Thy grace Dwell henceforth within this place. 3 On Thine aged servants pour Richest mercies from Thy store, And till life's brief hour shall end, Be their Guardian, Saviour, Friend. Father holy! Christ most blest ! Evermore within us rest ! Spirit pure, illume our ways With Thy bright, celestial rays! BURIAL GROUND. 8s. 302 OTHOU, in Whom Thy saints repose, When life's brief conflict finds its close; Behold us met before Thy face To hallow this their resting-place : Safe are the souls whom Thou dost keep ; And safely here their dust shall sleep. 2 Thou knowest, Lord, — for Thou hast wept Beside the tomb where Lazarus slept, — What tears must flow, what hearts must bleed, When here we sow the precious seed : Thou still rememberest, on Thy throne, Thy garden grave and sealed stone. 3 Bid then Thy hosts encamp around This chosen spot of holy ground : Here let calm hope with memory dwell, And faith of heavenly comfort tell : No thought of ill, no "footstep rude Profane the sacred solitude. 248 DEDICATION OF HOUSES, PLACES AND THINGS. 4 Here when Thy mourners shall repair In lonely grief and trembling prayer, Lift Thou sad hearts and streaming eyes To those fair glades of Paradise, Where safe within the guarded* gate Thy ransomed souls in patience wait. 5 And when the valley, thick with corn, Shall laugh to see Thy harvest-morn, Here may the angel-reapers find Full many a sheaf for Thee to bind, And in Thy golden garner store, Our fruit of tears for evermore. 303 CHURCH BELLS. 8.7. T) AISED between the earth and heaven, JA; Now our bells are set on high ; In the Name of Him Who giveth Skill, and strength, and industry. 2 For His praise we meekly lay them As a gift beneath His throne ; AH their sweet and noblest music Shall resound for Him alone. 3 Faithful men afar shall listen, 'Mid their daily toil or rest, While the melody shall bid them Love the Church where all are blest. 4 Earth's rejoicings, bright and holy, Shall be signed with joyful peal; And the music from the steeple Shall our faith and love reveal. 5 They who languish, sick and lonely, Shall be minded, as they sigh, Of the Church's one communion, God's true home and family. 6 When the spirits of the faithful Pass away to light and peace ; DEDICATION OF HOUSES, PLACE3 AND THINGS. 243 Solemn tones shall then forewarn us, Soon our life and work must cease. 7 May these loud and well-tuned voices, Pealing forth in grand accord, Lift our hearts through joy and sorrow To Thy throne, most gracious Lord. 304 AN ORGAN. P. M, ANGEL-VOICES, ever singing -£*- Round Thy throne of light : Angel-harps, forever ringing, Rest not day nor night ; Thousands only live to bless Thee, And confess Thee Lord of might ! 2 Lord, we know Thy love rejoices O'er each work of Thine ; Thou didst ears, and hands, and voices For Thy praise combine ; Craftsman's art and music's measure For Thy pleasure Didst design. 3 Here, great God, to-day we offer Of Thine own to Thee ; And for Thine acceptance proffer, All unworthily, Hearts and minds, and hands and voices, In our choicest Melody. 4 Honor, glory, might, and merit, Thine shall ever be ! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity ! Of the best that'Thou hast given, Earth and heaven Render Thee ! 250 TRAVELLERS BY SEA OR LAND. Qlxavcikvs bn Sea or Canb. 305 c.m. OLORD, be with us when we sail Upon the lonely deep, Our guard, when on the silent deck The nightly watch we keep. 2 We need not fear, though all around, 'Mid rising winds, we hear The multitude of waters surge ; For Thou, 0 God, art near. 3 The calm, the breeze, the gale, the storm. The ocean and the land, All, all are Thine, and held within The hollow of Thy hand. 4 As when on blue Gennesareth Rose high the angry wave, And Thy disciples quailed in dread, One word of Thine could save ; 5 So when the fiercer storms arise From man's unbridled will, Be Thou, Lord, present in our hearts To whisper, " Peace, be still." 6 * If duty calls, from threatened strife To guard our native shore, And shot and shell are answering The booming cannon's roar ; 7 Be Thou the mainguard of our host Till war and dangers cease, Defend the right, put up the sword, And through the world make peace. 8 Across this troubled tide of life Thyself our pilot be, Until we reach that better land, The land that knows no sea. * To be added in time of war. TRAVELLERS BY SEA OR LAND. 251 306 8s. ETERNAL Father! strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep ; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea ! 2 0 Christ ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word. Who walked'st on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep ; ; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea ! 3 Most Holy Spirit ! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace ; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea ! 4 O Trinity of love and power ! Our brethren shield in danger's hour ; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go ; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. 307 l.m. \ LMIGHTY Father, hear our cry, -^- As o'er the trackless deep we roam ; Be Thou our haven always nigh, On homeless waters, Thou our home. 2 0 Jesus,' Saviour, at Whose voice The tempest sank to perfect rest, TRAVELLERS BY SEA OR LAND. Bid Thou the fearful heart rejoice, And cleanse and calm the troubled breast. 3 0 Holy Ghost, beneath Whose power The ocean woke to life and light, Command Thy blessing- in this hour, Thy fostering warmth, Thy quickening might. 4 Great God of our salvation, Thee We love, we worship, we adore ; Our refuge on time's changeful sea, Our joy on heaven's eternal shore. 308 l.m. "YXJTHILE o'er the deep Thy servants sail, ▼ V Send Thou, 0 Lord,. the prosperous gale; And on their hearts, where'er they go, Oh, let Thy heavenly breezes blow. 2 If on the morning's wings they fly, They will not pass beyond Thine eye : The wanderer's prayer Thou bend'st to hear, And faith exults to know Thee near. 3 When tempests rock the groaning bark, Oh, hide them safe in Jesus' ark ! When in the tempting port they ride, Oh, keep them safe at Jesus' side ! 4 If life's wide ocean smile or roar, Still guide them to the heavenly shore ; And grant their dust in Christ may sleep, Abroad, at home, or in the deep. 309 7s. AFE upon the billowy deep, Loving Lord, Thy servants keep ; S TRAVELLERS BY ?EA OR LAXD. 253 Helpless, trusting- pilgrims they, Guard them on their watery way. 2 In the morning fill their sails, 'Mid the dark send favoring gales ; If their sky be overcast, Calm the waves, and still the blast. 3 Let Thy sunshine guide by day ; Send at eve the starry ray ; Through the watches of the night, Be Thou, Lord, their shining light. 4 Thus as hour by hour roils by Watch them with Thy sleepless eye : Guide with Thine almighty hand Safe unto the haven-land. 5 And at last, life's voyage o'er, Take us to the heavenly shore, Safe in port, to dwell with Thee Where there shall be "no more sea." 310 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.7. O MIGHTY God, Creator, King, Who rulest over sea and land, And dost the ocean deeps sustain Within the hollow of Thine hand; Oh, hear us as we cry to Thee For those who traverse land or sea, That they may now and ever be Safe in Thy holy keeping. 2 And Thou Who cam'st on earth to breathe The breath of peace o'er heath and hill, Didst walk upon the angry wave, And bid the troubled sea " be still; " Oh, hear us as we cry to Thee For those who traverse land or sea, That they may now and ever be Safe in Thy holy keeping. 254 GENERAL. •3 Wherever danger threatens, then, 0 Holy Spirit, be Thou there, And breathe into each trembling heart The will and power of fervent prayer ; That we and all who cry to Thee, With those who traverse land or sea, Both now and evermore may be, O ever Blessed Trinity, Safe in Thy holy keeping. * VI. GENERAL. 311 11.10. A NCIENT of days, Who sittest, throned in -£*- glory ; To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray ; Thy love has blest the wide world's won- drous story, With light and life since Eden's dawning day. 2 0 Holy Father, Who hast led Thy children In all the ages, with the Fire and Cloud, Through seas dry-shod; through weary wastes bewildering ; To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed. 3 0 Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Saviour, To Thee we owe the peace that still pre- vails, Stilling the rude wills of men's wild be- havior, And calming passion's fierce and stormy gales. GENERAL. 255 4 0 Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life -giver, Thine is the quickening power that gives increase : From Thee have flowed, as from a pleasant river, Our plenty, wealth, prosperity, and peace. 5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days ; Pray we, that Thou wilt hear us, still im- ploring Thy love and favor, kept to us always, 312 7s. CHRIST, Whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise ! Triumph o'er the shades of night ! Day-spring from on high, be near; Day-star, in my heart appear. 2 Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee ; Joyless is the day's return, Till Thy mercy's beams I see ; Till Thou inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3 Visit then this soul of mine ! Pierce the gloom of sin and grief! Fill me, Radiancy divine ! Scatter, all my unbelief ! More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perf ect day ! 313 km: LORD of all being ; throned afar. Thy glory flames from sun and star ; 256 GENERAL. Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near ! 2 Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of day ; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night. 3 Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn; Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn ; Our rainbow arch, Thy mercy's sign ,• All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine. 4 Lord of all life, below, above, Whose light is truth, Whose warmth is love, Before Thy ever -blazing throne We ask no lustre of our own. 5 Grant us Thy truth to make ns free, And kindling hearts that burn for Thee, Till all Thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. 314 8s. OH, who like Thee, so calm, so bright, Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Light of Light! Oh, who like Thee did ever go So patient through a world of woe ! So meek, sO lowly, yet so high, So glorious in humility. 2 0 wondrous Lord, our souls would be Still more and more conformed to Thee ; Would lose the pride, the taint of sin, That burns these fevered veins within ; And learn of Thee, the lowly One, And like Thee all out* journey run. 3 Oh, grant us ever on the road To trace the footsteps of our God • GEXEEAL. 257 That when Thou shalt appear, arrayed In light to judge the quick and dead, We may to life immortal soar, Through Thee, Who livest evermore. 315 L.M. ~Y\THERE'ER have trod Thy sacred feet, ▼ ▼ Teach us, 0 Lord, Thy steps to trace, Where men in busy concourse meet, Or in the lonely wilderness. 2 Bid us with Thee to watch and pray, With Thee to die, with Thee to rise, With Thee to bear our cross each day,^ With Thee to soar beyond the skies. 3 Where'er Thou art may we remain; Where'er Thou goest may we go : With Thee, O Lord, no grief is pain; Away from Thee, all joy is woe. 4 Oh, may we in each holy Tide, Each solemn season, dwell with Thee ! Content if only by Thy side In life or death we still may be. 316 8.8.8.8.11. H OS ANNA to the living Lord ! Hosanna to the incarnate Word ! To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, Let earth, let heaven, Hosanna sing ! Hosanna, Lord ! Hosanna in the highest ! 2 Hosanna, Lord ! Thine angels cry ; Hosanna, Lord! Thy saints reply; Above, beneath us, and around, The dead and living swell the sound ; Hosanna, Lord ! Hosanna in the highest ! 3 0 Saviour, with protecting care, Return to this Thy house of prayer : 25S GENERAL. Assembled in Thy sacred Name, Where we Thy parting promise claim : Hosannaf Lord! Hosaima in the highest 4 But, chiefest, in our cleansed breast, Eternal! bid Thy Spirit rest ; And make our secret soul to be A temple pure, and worthy Thee. Hosanna, Lord! Hosamia in the highest ! 5 So in the last and dreadful day, When earth and heaven shall melt away, Thy flock, redeemed from sinful stain, Shall swell the sound of praise again. Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest ! 317 p.m. rPHOU art coming, 0 my Saviour ! J- Thou art coming. 0 my King! In Thy beauty all-resplendent. In Thy glory all-transcendent ; Well may we rejoice and sing; Coming : in the opening east Herald brightness slowly swells ; Coming : 0 Thou glorious Priest ! Hear we not Thy golden bells f 2 Thou art coming, Thou art coming ; We shall meet Thee on Thy way; We shall see Thee, we shall know Thee, We shall bless Thee, we shall show Thee All our hearts could never say ; What an anthem that will be, Music rapturously sweet, Pouring out our love to Thee At Thine own all-glorious feet. 3 Thou art coming; at Thy table We are witnesses for this ; GENERAL. 259 While remembering hearts Thou meetest In communion clearest, sweetest, Earnest of our coming bliss : Showing not Thy death alone, And Thy love exceeding great, But Thy coming, and Thy throne, All for which we long and wait. 4 Thou art coming j we are waiting With a hope that cannot fail; Asking not the day or hour, Resting on Thy word of power, Anchored safe within the veil. Time appointed may be long. But the vision must be sure ; Certainty shall make us strong, Joyful patience can endure. 5 Oh, the joy to see Thee reigning, Thee, our own beloved Lord ! Every tongue Thy Name confessing, Worship, honor, glory, blessing Brought to Thee with one accord ; Thee, our Master, and our Friend, Vindicated and enthroned ; Unto earth's remotest end Glorified, adored, and owned ! 318 8.7. JESUS came, the heavens adoring, Came with peace from realms on high ; Jesus came for man's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die ; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy, When our hearts are bowed with care : 260 GENERAL. Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest, heart-felt prayer ; Alleluia! Alleluia! Comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing-, Bringing news of sins forgiven; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to heaven ; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, Shares alike our hopes and fears j Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us, Glads our hearts, and dries our tears ; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Cheering e'en our failing years. 5 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, When the heavens shall pass away ; Jesus comes again in glory ; Let us then our homage pay, Alleluia ! ever singing, Till the dawn of endless day. 319 p.m. THOU didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou earnest to earth for me ; But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room For Thy holy Nativity. Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus ! There is room in my heart for Thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree; GENERAL. 261 But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth, And in great humility. Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus ! There is room in my heart for Thee. 3 The foxes found rest, and the birds had their nest In the shade of the forest tree ; But Thy couch was the sod, 0 Thou Son of God, In the desert of Galilee. Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus] There is room in my heart for Thee. 4 Thou earnest, 0 Lord, with the living word, That should set Thy people free ; But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, They bore Thee to Calvary. Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus ! Thy cross is my only plea. 5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing At Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me home, saying, a Yet there is room, There is room at My side for Thee." And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me. 320 l.m. A LL praise to Thee, eternal Lord, -A- Who wore the garb of fiesh and blood ; And chose a manger for Thy throne, While worlds on worlds were Thine alone. 2 Once did the skies before Thee bow : A virgin's arms contain Thee now ; While angels who in Thee rejoice Now listen for Thine infant voice. 262 GENERAL. 3 A little child, Thou art our guest, That weary ones in Thee may rest: Forlorn and lowly is Thy birth, That we may rise'to heaven from earth. 4 Thou contest in the darksome night, To make us children of the light, To make us, in the realms divine, Like Thine own angels, round Thee shine. 5 All tins for us Thy love hath done ; By this to Thee our love is won ; For this our joyful songs we raise ; For this we sing Thee ceaseless praise. 321 T 8.7. 0 the Name of our salvation, Laud and honor let us pay, Which for many a generation Hid in God's foreknowledge lay; But with holy exultation We may sing aloud to-day. 2 Jesus is the Name we treasure; Name beyond what words can tell; Name of gladness, Name of pleasure, Ear and heart delighting well; Name of sweetness, passing measure, x Saving us from sin and hell. 3 'Tis the Name for adoration, Name for songs of victory, Name for holy meditation In this vale of misery, Name for joyful veneration By the citizens on high. 4 'Tis the Name that whoso preacheth Speaks like music to the ear; GENERAL. 263 Who in prayer this Name beseecheth Sweetest comfort flndeth near ; Who its perfect wisdom reacheth, Heavenly joy possesseth here. 5 Therefore we in love adoring, This most blessed Name revere; Holy Jesus, Thee imploring So to write it in us here, That hereafter, heavenward soaring, We may sing with angels there. 322 7s. pONQUERING kings their titles take V^ From the foes they captive make : Jesus, by a nobler deed, From the thousands He hath freed. 2 Yes : none other Name is given Unto mortals under heaven, Which can make the dead arise, And exalt them to the skies. 3 We would gladly for that Name Bear the cross, endure the shame : Joyfully for Him to die, Is not death but victory. 4 Jesus,Who dost condescend To be called the sinner's Friend, Hear us, as to Thee we pray, Glorying in Thy Name to-day. 323 7.6. HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! 264 GENERAL. He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free : To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor 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. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And love; joy, hope, 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. 4 Kings shall bow down before Him? And gold and incense bring j All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing; To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. 5 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest; From age to age more glorious, All-blessing and all-blest : The tide of time shall never His covenant remove ; His Name shall stand forever, His changeless Name of Love. GENERAL. 265 324 cm. JOY to the world ! the Lord is come : Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world ! the Saviour reigns : Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 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 The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love. 325 8.7. LIGHT of those whose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death, Jesus, now Thyself revealing, Scatter every cloud beneath. 2 Still we wait for Thine appearing; Life and joy Thy beams impart, Chasing all our doubts, and cheering Every meek and contrite heart. 3 Show Thy power in every nation, 0 Thou Prince of Peace and Love ! Give the knowledge of salvation, Fix our hearts on things above. 4 By Thine all-sufficient merit, Every burdened soul release : GENERAL. By the presence of Thy Spirit, Guide us into perfect peace. 326 cm. 0 VERY God of very God, And very Light of Light, Whose feet this earth's dark valley trod, That so it might be bright ; 2 Our hopes are weak, our fears are strong, Thick darkness blinds our eyes ; Cold is the night ; Thy people long That Thou, their Sun, wouldst rise. 3 And even now, though dull and gray, The east is brightening fast, And kindling to the perfect day, That never shall be past. 4 Oh, guide us till our path is done, And we have reached the shore Where Thou, our everlasting Sun, Art shining evermore ! 5 We wait in faith, and turn our face To where the daylight springs, Till Thou shalt come our gloom to chase, With healing in Thy wings. 327 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. THOU, Whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight ; Hear us, we humbly pray, And, where the Gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light ! GENERAL. 267 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, Let there be light ! 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight! Move on the waters' face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And, in earth's darkest place Let there be light ! 4 Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might ; Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Through the world, far and wide, Let there be light ! 328 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. LORD of all power and might, Father of love and light, Speed on Thy word ! Oh, let the Gospel sound All the wide world around, Wherever man is found ! God speed His word! 2 Hail, blessed Jubilee ! Thine, Lord, the glory be ; Alleluia ! Thine was the mighty plan ; From Thee the work began j Away with praise of man ! Glory to God! 26S GENERAL. 3 Lo. what embattled foes, Stern in their hate, oppose God's holy word ! One for His truth we stand, Strong- in His own right hand. Firm as a martyr-band : God shield His word! 4 Onward shall he our course. Despite of fraud or force : God is before. His words ere long shall run Free as the noon-day sun : His purpose must he done : God bless His word ! 329 THY kingdom come, 0 God ! Thy rule. 0 Christ, begin ! Break with Thine iron rod The tyrannies of sin ! 2 Where is Thy reign of peace. And purity, and love S When shall all hatred cease. As in the realms above .' 3 When comes the promised time That war shall be no more. Oppression, lust, and crime Shall flee Thy face before I 4 We pray Thee. Lord, arise. And come in Thy great might : Revive our longing eyes, Which languish for'Thy sight. 5 O'er heathen lands afar Thick darkness broodeth yet : Arise, O morning Star. Arise, and never set. 6s. GENERAL. 330 6.6.6.6.8.8. BLOW ye the trumpet, blow ! The gladly solemn sound ; Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 2 Jesus, our great High-Priest, Hath full atonement made j Ye weary spirits, rest ! Ye mournful souls, be glad ! The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 3 Extol the Lamb of God ! The all-atoning Lamb ; Redemption by His blood Through all the world proclaim ! The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home ! 331 7s. TTTATCHMAN, tell us of the night, ▼ ▼ What its signs of promise are. Traveller, o'er yon mountain's height, See that glory -beaming star. Watchman, does its beauteous ray Aught of joy or hope foretell J? Traveller, yes ; it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. 2 Watchman, tell us of the night j Higher yet that star ascends. Traveller, blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. Watchman, will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveller, ages are its own; See, it bursts o'er all the earth. 270 GENERAL. 3 Watchman, tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. • Traveller, darkness takes its flight; Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman, let thy wanderings cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home. Traveller, lo ! the Prince of Peace, Lo ! the Son of God is come. 332 7s. GOD of mercy, God of grace, 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. 2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord; Be by all that live adored ; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to their Saviour King; At Thy feet their tribute pay, And Thy holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord ; Earth shall then her fruits afford ; God to man His blessing give, Man to God devoted live; All below, and all above, One in joy, and light, and love. 333 FAR from my heavenly home, Far from my Father's breast, Fainting I cry, blest Spirit, come, And speed me to my rest. 2 My spirit homeward turns, And fain would thither flee; S.1V1 GENERAL. 271 My heart, 0 Sion, droops and yearns, When I remember thee. 3 To thee, to thee I press, A dark and toilsome road ; When shall I pass the wilderness, And reach the saints' abode J? 4 God of my lif e, be near : On Thee my hopes I cast : Oh, guide me through the desert here, And bring me home at last ! 334 s. m. MY soul with patience waits For Thee, the living Lord; My hopes are on Thy promise built, Thy never-failing word. 2 My longing eyes look out For Thy enlivening ray, More duly than the morning watch To spy the dawning day. 3 Let Israel trust in God ; No bounds His mercy knows; The plenteous source and spring from whence Eternal succor flows \ 4 Whose friendly streams to us Supplies in want convey ; A healing spring, a spring to cleanse And wash our guilt away. 335 7s. JESU, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll. While the tempest still is high : GEXERAL. Hide me, viour. hide, Till the storm of life be past : Safe into the haven guide. receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none. Hangs my helpless soul on Thee ; ve. ah! leave rue not alone. Q support and comfort me: All my trust on Thee is stayed : All my help from Thee I bring : rr my defenseless fa With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, •e to cleanse from every sin: Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within: Thou of life the fountain art. Freely 1ft me take of Thee : Spring Thou np within my heait. Rise to all eternity. 336 ROCK of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee ; Let the water and the blood. From Thy side, a healing flood. Be of sin the double core, om wrath, and make me pure. onld my tears forever flow. Should my zeal no languor know. All for sin could not atone. Thou must save, and Thou alone : In my hand no price I bring. Simply to Thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyelids close in death. GENERAL. 275 When I rise to v\Torlds unknown, And behold Thee on Thy throne, Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. 337 cm. OH, help us, Lord ; each hour of need Thy heavenly succor give : Help us in thought, in word, and deed, Each hour on earth we live ! 2 Oh, help us when our spirits cry With contrite anguish sore ; And when our hearts are cold and dry, Oh, help us, Lord, the more ! 3 Oh, help us through the prayer of faith More firmly to believe ! For still the more the servant hath, The more shall he receive. 4 Oh, help us, Saviour, from on high : . We have no help but Thee. Oh, help us so to live and die As Thine in heaven to be ! 338 cm, 0 GRACIOUS God, in Whom I live, My feeble efforts aid : Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, Though trembling and afraid. 2 Increase my faith, increase my hope, When foes and fears prevail j And bear my fainting spirit up, Or soon my strength will fail. 3 Whene'er temptations fright my heart? Or lure my feet aside, My God, Thy powerful aid impart, My guardian and my guide. 274 GENERAL. 4 Oh, keep me in Thy heavenly way, And bid the tempter flee ; And let me never, never stray From happiness and Thee. 339 l.u OTHOU to Whose all-searching sight The darkness shineth as the light. Search, prove my heart ; it pants for Thee ; Oh, burst these bonds, and set it free ! 2 "Wash out its stains, refine its dross, Nail my affections to the cross ; Hallow each thought ; let all within Be clean, as Thou, my Lord, art clean. 3 If in this darksome wild I stray, Be Thou my light, be Thou my way ; No foes, no violence I fear, No harm, while Thou, my God, art near. 4 When rising floods my soul o'erflow, When sinks my heart in waves of woe, Jesu, Thy timely aid impart, And raise my head, and cheer my heart. 5 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 ! 340 6.5. IN the hour of trial, Jesu, plead for me ; Lest by base denial I depart from Thee ; When Thou see'st me waver, With a look recall, Nor for fear or favor Suffer me to fall. GENERAL. 275 2 With forbidden pleasures Would this vain world charm ; Or its sordid treasures Spread to work me harm ; Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane, Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary. 3 Should Thy mercy send me Sorrow, toil, and woe 5 Or should pain attend me On my path below ; Grant that I may never Fail Thy hand to see j Grant that I may ever Cast my care on Thee. 4 When my last hour cometh, Fraught with strife and pain, When my dust returneth To the dust again ; On Thy truth relying, Through that mortal strife, Jesu, take me, dying, To eternal life. 341 8.8.8.4. JESUS, my Saviour, look on me, For I am weary and opprest ; I come to cast myself on Thee : Thou art my Rest. 2 Look down on me, for I am weak ; I feel the toilsome journey's length ; Thine aid omnipotent I seek : Thou art my Strength. 3 1 am bewildered on my way, Dark and tempestuous is the night ; 276 GENERAL. Oh, send Thou forth some cheering ray f Thou art my Light. 4 When Satan flings his fiery darts, I look to Thee ; my terrors cease ; lhy cross a hiding-place imparts: Thou art my Peace. 5 Standing alone on Jordan's brink, In that tremendous, latest strife, Thou wilt not suffer me to sink : Thou art my Life. 6 Thou wilt my every want supply, E'en to the end, whate'er befall: Through life, in death, eternally, Thou art my All. ART thou weary, art thou languid, -^ Art thou sore distrest ? Come to Me," saith One, " and coming, Be at rest." *' 2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him, If He be my guide ? " In His feet and hands are wound-prints. And His side." 3 Is there diadem, as monarch, That His brow adorns f " Yea, a crown, in very surety, But of thorns." 4 If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here ? " Many a sorrow, many a labor, Many a tear." 5 If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last ? GENERAL. 277 " Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, Jordan past." 6 If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay ? " Not till earth, and not till heaven Pass away." 7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless ? Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answer, " Yes." 343 6s. T HUNGER and I thirst; J- Jesu, my Manna be : Ye living waters, burst Out of the Rock for me. 2 Thou bruised and broken Bread, My life -long wants supply ; As living souls are fed, Oh, feed me, or I die ! 3 Thou true life-giving Vine, Let me Thy sweetness prove ; Renew my life with Thine, Refresh my soul with love. 4 Rough paths my feet have trod, Since first their course began ; Feed me, Thou Bread of God; Help me, Thou Son of Man. 5 For still the desert lies My thirsting soul before ; Oh, living waters, rise Within me evermore ! 344 p.m. NEARER, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee, *-3 GE^vEHAL. E'en though it be a cross, That raiseth me ; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2 Though like a wanderer, Weary and lone, Darkness comes over me, My rest a stone ; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let my way appear Steps unto heaven ; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4 Then with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony grief s Altars 111 raise ; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be Nearer, mV God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 345 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. MY faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, GENERAL. 279 Saviour divine ! Now hear me while I pray ; Take all my guilt away: Oh. let me from this dav Be wholly Thine! 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire : As Thou hast died for me. Oh. may my love to Thee Pure. warm, and changeless be, A living tire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread. And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide ; Bid darkness turn to day : Wipe sorrow's tears away; Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside! 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll : Blest Saviour, then in love. Fear and distrust remove ; Oh, bear me safe above. A ransomed soul ! 346 c. m. LORD, as to Thy dear cross we flee, And plead to be forgiven. So let Thy life our pattern be. And form our souls for heaven. 2 Help us. through good report and ill, Our daily cross to bear ; Like Thee, to do our Father's will ; Our brethren's 2^'ief to share. 280 GENERAL. 3 Let grace our selfishness expel, Our earthliuess refine ; And kindness in our bosoms dwell, As free and true as Thine. 4 If joy shall at Thy bidding fly, And grief's dark day come on, We in our turn would meekly cry, "Father, Thy will be done." 5 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, Forgiving and forgiven, Oh, may we lead the pilgrim's life, And follow Thee to heaven! 347 7* SINFUL, sighing to be blest; Bound, and longing to be free ; Weary, waiting for my rest j God be merciful to me. 2 Goodness I have none to plead, Sinfulness in all I see, I can only bring my need; God be merciful to me. 3 Broken heart and downcast eyes Dare not lift themselves to Thee ; Yet Thou canst interpret sighs: God be merciful to me. 4 From this sinful heart of mine To Thy bosom I would flee : I am not my own but Thine : God be merciful to me. 5 There is One beside the throne, And my only hope and plea Are in Him, and Him alone : God be merciful to me. GENERAL. 281 6 He my cause will undertake, My Interpreter will be ; He's my all ; and for His sake God be merciful to me. 348 7s. "\\7T3EN our heads are bowed with woe, » ▼ When our bitter tears o'erflow, When we mourn the lost, the dear, Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 2 Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn, Thou our mortal griefs hast borne, Thou hast shed the human tear ; Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 3 When the solemn death-bell tolls For our own departing souls, When our final doom is near, Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 4 Thou hast bowed the dying head, Thou the blood of life hast shed, Thou hast filled a mortal bier ; Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 5 When the heart is sad within With the thought of all its sin. When the spirit shrinks with fear, Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 6 Thou the shame, the grief, hast known, Though the sins were not Thine own; Thou hast deigned their load to bear; Jesu, Son of Mary, hear ! 349 s. m, OUT of the deep I caU To Thee, 0 Lord, to Thee; Before Thy throne of grace I fall; Be merciful to me. GENERAL. 2 Out of the deep I cry, The woful deep of sin, Of evil done in days gone by, Of evil now within. 3 Out of the deep of fear, And dread of coming shame, _ From morning watch till night is near I plead the precious Name. 4 Lord, there is mercy now, As ever was, with Thee ; Before Thy throne of grace I bow ; Be merciful to me. 350 8.7.8.7.4.7. JESU, Lord of life and glory, Bend from heaven Thy gracious ear ; While our waiting souls adore Thee, Friend of helpless sinners, hear : By Thy mercy, Oh, deliver us, good Lord. 2 From the depths of nature's blindness, From the hardening power of sin, From all malice and unkindness, From the pride that lurks within, By Thy mercy. Oh* deliver us, good Lord. 3 When temptation sorely presses, In the day of Satan's power, In our times of deep distresses, In each dark and trying hour, By Thy mercy, Oh, deliver us, good Lord. 4 When the world around is smiling, In the time of wealth and ease, GENERAL. Earthly joys our hearts beguiling, In the day of health and peace, By Thy mercy, Oh, deliver us, good Lord. 5 In the weary hours of sickness, In the times of grief and pain, When we feel our mortal weakness, When all human help is vain, By Thy mercy, Oh, deliver us, good Lord. 6 In the solemn hour of dying, In the awful judgment day, May our souls, on Thee relying, Find Thee still our hope and stay : By Thy mercy, Oh, deliver us, good Lord. 351 s.m. HAVE mercy, Lord, on me, As Thou wert ever kind ; Let me, oppressed with loads of guilt, Thy wonted mercy find. 2 Wash off my foul offense, And cleanse me from my sin; For I confess my crime, and see How great my guilt has been. 3 Against Thee, Lord, alone, And only in Thy sight, Have I transgressed; and, though con- demned, Must own Thy judgment right. 4 Blot out my crying sins, Nor me in anger view : Create in me a heart that's clean, An upright mind renew. GENERAL. 5 Withdraw not Thou Thy help. N ; from Thy sight : Nor let Thy Holy Spirit takt- His everlasting flight. 6 The joy Thy favor gives Let me. 0 Lord, regain: And Thy free Spirit's firm support My fainting soul sustain. 352 S.M. IN mercy, not in wrath. -.ike me. gracious G Lest, if Thy whole displeasure ris I sink beneath Thy rod. 2 Touched by Thy quickening power. My] rniltlfeel; The wounds T t hath unclosed, Oh. let that Spirit heal. 3 In trouble and in gloom. 1 wilt Thou not at length, 0 G In pitying love return ! .. come, ere life expire : . 1 down Thy power to save : who shall sing Thy Name in death', Or praise Thee in the grave 5 Why should I doubt Thy grace. Thou wiit fulfill Thy promised word. And grant me all my prayer. 353 L.M. MY I rod. permit me not to be A stranger to myself and Thee : Amidst a thousand thought- Forgetful of my highest J GENERAL. 2 Why should niy passions mix with earth, And thus debase my heavenly birth ? Why should I cleave to thing's below, And all my purest joys forego ? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense j Thy grace, 0 Lord, can draw me thence : I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. 354 CM. LORD, when we bend before Thy throne, And our confessions pour. Teach us to feel the sins we own, And hate what we deplore. 2 Our broken spirits, pitying, see ; True penitence impart- ; And let a kindling glance from Thee Beam hope upon the heart. 3 When we disclose our wants in prayer, May we our wills resign ; And not a thought our bosom share Which is not wholly Thine. 4 Let faith each weak petition fill, And waft it to the skies, And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still That grants it, or denies. 355 SAVIOUR, Whom I fain would love, Jesus, crucified for me, Fix my roving heart above, Draw me nearer unto Thee. Thee to praise and Thee to know Make the joy of saints below : Thee to see and Thee to love Make the bliss of saints above. 286 GENERAL. 2 Lord, it is not life to live, If Thy presence Thou deny : Lord, if Thou Thy presence give, Tis no longer death to die. Source and Giver of repose, Only from Thy love it flows ; Peace and happiness are Thine, Mine they are, if Thou art mine. 356 7s. HEAL me, 0 my Saviour, heal; Heal me as I suppliant kneel ; Heal me, and my pardon seal. 2 Fresh the wounds that sin hath made; Hear the prayers I oft have prayed, And in mercy send me aid. 3 Helpless, none can help me now ; Cheerless, none can cheer but Thou; Suppliant, Lord, to Thee I bow. 4 Thou the true Physician art ; Thou, 0 Christ, canst health impart, Binding up the bleeding heart. 5 Other comforters are gone ; Thou canst heal, and Thou alone, Thou for all my sin atone. 6 Heal me, then, my Saviour, heal ; Heal me, as I suppliant kneel; To Thy mercy I appeal. 357* 7.6. OJESU, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er : GENERAL. Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear : Oh, shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there ! 2 0 Jesu, Thou art knocking : And lo ! that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait ! 0 sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate ! 3 0 Jesu, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, " I died for you, My children, And will ye treat Me so ! " 0 Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door : Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore. 358 8.7. JESUS, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee ; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shalt be : Perish every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known ; Yet how rich is my condition ! God and heaven are still my own. 2 Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to Thy breast ; Life with trials hard may press me, Heaven will bring me sweeter rest. Oh, 'tis not in grief to harm me, While Thv love is left to me : GENERAL. Oh, 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with Thee. 3 Take, my soul, thy full salvation; Rise o'er sin, and fear, and care ; Joy to find in every station Something still to do or bear : Think what Spirit dwells within thee j What a Father's smile is thine ; What a Saviour died to win thee ; Child of heaven, shouldst thou repine ? 4 Haste then on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer, Heaven's eternal day's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there. Soon shall close thy earthly mission, Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days ; Hope soon change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 359 8.7. 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. 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 new 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. GENERAL. 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. O 360 7.6. JESU! Lord most merciful, Low at Thy cross I he ; 0 sinner's friend, most pitiful, Hear my bewailing cry. 1 come to Thee with mourning, I come to Thee in woe ; With contrite heart returning, And tears that overflow. 2 0 gracious Intercessor ! 0 Priest within the veil ! Plead, for a lost transgressor, The bloody that cannot fail. I spread my sins before Thee, 1 tell them one by one ; Oh, for Thy Name's great glory, Forgive all I have done ! 3 Oh, by Thy cross and passion, Thy tears and agony, And crown of cruel fashion, And death on Calvary ; By all that untold suffering Endured by Thee alone ; 0 Priest ! 0 spotless Offering ! Plead, for Thou didst atone ! 4 And in this heart now broken, Re-enter Thou and reign; And say, by that dear token, I am absolved again ; And build me up, and guide me, And guard me day by day; And in Thy presence hide me, And keep my soul alway. 290 GENERAL. 361 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7. CHRIST, the Life of all the living, Christ, the Death of death our foe, Who, Thyself for us once giving To the darkened depths of woe, Patiently didst yield Thy breath, Man to save from sin and death : Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 2 Thou, ah, Thou hast taken on Thee Bitter strokes, a cruel rod ; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, 0 Thou sinless Son of God ; Only thus for us to win Rescue from the bonds of sin : Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 3 Thou didst bear the smiting, only That it might not fall on me ; Stoodest falsely charged and lonely, That I might be safe and free ; Comfortless, that I might know Comfort from Thy boundless woe : Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, unto Thee. 4 Then for all that wrought our pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the garden, 1 will thank Thee evermore ; Thank Thee with the latest breath For Thy sad and cruel death ; For that last most bitter cry, Praise Thee evermore on high. 362 6.5. G LORY be to Jesus: Who in bitter pains GENERAL. 291 Poured for me the life-blood From His sacred veins ! Grace and life eternal In that blood I find, Blest be His compassion Infinitely kind ! 2 Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from sin and sorrow Does the world redeem ! Abel's blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies ; But the blood of Jesus For our pardon cries. 3 Oft as earth exulting Wafts its praise on high, Angel hosts, rejoicing, Make their glad reply. Lift ye then your voices ; Swell the mighty flood ; Louder still and louder, Praise the precious Blood. J 7.6. OLAMB of God, still keep me Near to Thy wounded side ! 'Tis only there in safety And peace I can abide. What foes and snares surround me ! What doubts and fears within ! The grace that sought and found me, Alone can keep me clean. 2 'Tis only in Thee hiding, I feel my life secure ; Only in Thee abiding, The conflict can endure; GENERAL. Thine arm the victory gaineth O'er every hateful foe ; Thy love my heart sustaineth In all its care and woe. 3 Soon shall my eyes behold Thee, With rapture, face to face ; One half hath not been told me Of all Thy power and grace : Thy beauty, Lord, and glory, The wonders of Thy love, Shall be the endless story Of all Thy saints above. 364 7.6. OJESU, we adore Thee, Upon the cross, our King: We bow our hearts before Thee; Thy gracious Name we sing : That Name hath brought salvation, That Name, in life our stay; Our peace, our consolation When life shall fade away. 2 Yet doth the world disdain Thee, Still pressing by Thy cross : Lord, may our hearts retain Thee, Counting all else but loss. The grief Thy soul endured, Who can that grief declare ? Thy pains have thus assured That Thou Thy foes wilt spare. 3 Ah, Lord, our sins arraigned Thee, And nailed Thee to the tree : Our pride, 0 Lord, disdained Thee ; Yet deign our hope to be. 0 glorious King, we bless Thee, No longer pass Thee by ; GENERAL. 293 0 Jesu, we confess Thee Our Lord enthroned on high. 365 8.7. HAIL, Thou once-despised Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King- ! Thou didst suffer to release us: Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame ! By Thy merit we find favor: Life is given through Thy Name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laidj By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of Thy blood : Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail ! enthroned in glory, Tli ere forever to abide : All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side. There for sinners Thou art pleading : There Thou dost our place prepare : Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive : Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits! Bring your sweetest, noblest lays ! Help to sing our Saviour's merits ! Help to chant Emmanuel's praise ! 294 GENERAL. 366 8.8.6. TO Him Who for our sins was slain. To Hhn for all His dying pain, Sing we Alleluia ! To Him, the Lamb our sacrifice, Who gave His blood our ransom -price, Sing we Alleluia ! 2 To Him Who died that we might die To sin, and live with Him on high. Sing we Alleluia ! To Him Who rose that we might rise, And reign with Him beyond the skies, Sing we Alleluia ! 3 To Him Who now for us doth plead, And helpeth us in all our need, Sing we Alleluia ! To Him Who doth prepare on high Our home in immortality, Sing we Alleluia ! 4 To Him be glory evermore : Ye heavenly hosts, your Lord adore ; Sing we Alleluia ! To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Our God most great, our joy, our boast, Sing we Alleluia ! 367 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. JESUS, our risen King, Glory to Thee we sing, Praising Thy Name : Thy love and grace adore, Which all our sorrows bore ; Singing for evermore, -Worthy the Lamb." 2 Oh, haste, ye ransomed race ! For all His gifts of grace GENERAL. 295 Praise ye His Name : He wondrous thing's hath done ; Triumph o'er death hath won ; Heaven's gate hath open thrown ; " Worthy the Lamb." 3 Come, all ye hosts above ! Join in one song1 of love, Praising His Name : To Him ascribed be Honor and majesty Through all eternity : " Worthy the Lamb." 4 Blessed and Holy Three, Glorious Trinity, Praise to Thy Name : Father, Thy love we bless ; Spirit of holiness, We praise Thee and confess, "Worthy the Lamb." 368 8.7. ALLELUIA! sing to Jesus! -£-»- His the sceptre, His the throne ; Alleluia ! His the triumph, His the victory alone : Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion Thunder like a mighty flood ; Jesus out of every nation Hath redeemed us by His blood. 2 Alleluia ! not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia ! He is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how : Though the cloud from sight received Him, When the forty days were o'er : Shall our hearts forget His promise, " I am with you evermore " ? GE>"ERAL 3 Alleluia ! Bread of Heaven. Thou ou earth our Food, our Stay! Alleluia! here the Flee to Thee from day to day: Inte -•lot' sin:.' Ear~ Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep crystal .^ea. 4 Alleluia ! King eternal. Thee the Lord of lords we own: Alleluia ! Mary. Earth Thy footstool, heaven Thy throne: Thou within the veil hast entered. Robed in flesh, our great High-Priest ; Thou on earth both Priest and Victim In the Eueharistic fea - 5 Alleluia ! sing to Jesus I Hi- - tre, His the throne: Alleluia ! His the triumph. His the victory alone : Hark! the songs of holy Sion Thunder like a mighty flood : Jesus out of every nation Hath redeemed* us by His blood. 369 S.M. 1 WAKE, and sing the sons -£*- Of Moses and the Lamb ! Wake every heart and every tongue To praise the & vi >nr,s Name. 2 Sing of E Sing of His rising power ! Sing how He For those whose sins He be i 3 Sing on your heavenly way ! 1 e ransomed sinners, sing ! GENERAL. 297 Sing on, rejoicing every day In Christ, the eternal King ! 4 Soon shall ye hear Him say, " Ye blessed children, come : " Soon will He call yon hence away, And take His wanderers home. 5 There shall onr raptured tongue His endless praise proclaim, And sweeter voices swell the song Of glory to the Lamb. 370 l.m. TRIUMPHANT Lord, Thy work is done, Thy toil is o'er, Thy victory won t Oh, aid Thy servants in the strife ) Help us to win the crown of life ! 2 Presenting Thine own sacrifice, Our prayers like incense round Thee rise j For " Thou art Priest forever," Thou Art interceding for us now. 3 Oh, by Thy spotless, wondrous birth, And by Thy bitter death on earth, And by Thy rising from the grave, Ascended Lord, Thy people save ! 4 " Thou art the King of Glory," Thine All honor, praise, and power divine ; One with the Father now conf est, And with the Spirit ever blest. 371 8.7. CHRIST, above all glory seated ! King eternal, strong to save ! Dying, Thou hast death defeated, Buried, Thou hast spoiled the grave. 298 GENERAL. 2 Thou art gone, where now is given What no mortal might could gain. On the eternal throne of heaven In Thy Father's power to reign. 3 There Thy kingdoms all adore Thee, Heaven above and earth below ; While the depths of hell before Thee Trembling and defeated bow. 4 We, 0 Lord, with hearts adoring, Follow Thee above the sky ; Hear our prayers, Thy grace imploring, Lift our souls to Thee on high ; 5 So, when Thou again in glory On the clouds of heaven shalt shine, We Thy flock may stand before Thee, Owned for evermore as Thine. 6 Hail ! all hail ! In Thee confiding, Jesu, Thee shall all adore, In Thy Father's might abiding With one Spirit evermore ! 372 cm. THE Head, that once was crowned with thorns, Is crowned with glory now ; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His, is His by right, The King of kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light. 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. GENERAL. 299 _ ^ 4 To them the cross with all its shame, With all its grace is given ; Their name, an everlasting name, Their joy, the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above, Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him : His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. 373 D, S. M. THOU art gone up on high To mansions in the skies ; And round Thy throne unceasingly The songs of praise arise : But we are lingering here, With sin and care opprest ; Lord, send Thy promised Comforter, And lead us to Thy rest. Thou art gone up on high ; But Thou didst first come down, Through earth's most bitter agony, To pass unto Thy crown ; And girt with griefs and fears Our onward course must be ; But only let that path of tears Lead us at last to Thee. Thou art gone np on high ; Bnt Thou shalt come again, With all the bright ones of the sky Attendant in Thy train. Lord, by Thy saving power, So make us live and die, 300 GENERAL. Thar we may stand, in that dread hour, At Thy right hand on high. 374 d. s. m. CRO \VN Him with many crowns. The Lamb upon His throne ; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own : Awake, my soul, and sing1 Of Him "Who died for thee. And hail Him as thy matchless King Through, all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Son of God Before the worlds began. And ye. who tread where He hath trod, Crown Him the Son of Man ; Who every grief hath known That wrings the human breast. And takes and bears them for His own, That all in Him may rest. 3 Crown Him the Lord of Life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those He came to save ; His glories now we sing Who died, and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. 4 Crown Him of lords the Lord, Who over all doth reign. W no once on earth, the Incarnate Word, For ransomed sinners slain. Now lives in realms of light. Where saints with angels sing Their songs before Him day and night, Their God, Redeemer, King. GENERAL. 301 5 Crown Him the Lord of heaven, Enthroned in worlds above j Crown Him the King, to Whom is given, The wondrous name of Love. Crown Him with many crowns, As thrones before Him fall, Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, For He is King of all. 375 O 8.6.8.4. UR blest Redeemer, ere He breathed A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell. 2 He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing guest, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 3 And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even, That checks each thought, that calms each fear, And speaks of heaven. 4 And every virtue we possess, And every victory won, And every thought of holiness Are His alone. 5 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see : Oh, make our hearts Thy dwelling-place, And worthier Thee. 376 S.M. COME, Holy Spirit, come ! Let Thy bright beams arise ; M S KRAL. Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our i 2 Revive our drooping- faith. Our doubts ami fears remove. And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying' love. 3 Convince us of our sin ; Then lead to - tod, And to our wondering view reveal The secret love of God. 4'Tis Thine to eleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul. To pour fresh life in every part, And new-ereate the whole. 3 Dwell therefore in our hearts; Our minds from bondage f Then shall we know, and praise, and love The Father, ^ou, and Thee. 377 c. m. pOME. Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, ^ With all Thy quickening powers : Kindle a Same of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. how we grovel here below. Fend of these earthly I Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal j 3 Iu vain we tune our lifeless sonars. In vain we strive to ris Hosannas languish on our tongues. And our devotion dies. 4 Come. Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening pow genera; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 378 OUND the Lord in glory seated JLV; Cherubim and seraphim Filled His temple, and repeated Each to each the alternate hymn : " Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with Thy fullness stored ; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord." 2 Heaven is still with glory ringing, Earth takes up the angels' cry, " Holy, Holy, Holy," singing, " Lord of Hosts, the Lord most High.', *10 GENERAL. With His seraph train before Him, With His holy Church below, Thus unite we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem now : 3 " Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with Thy fullness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord." Thus Thy glorious Name confessing, i With Thine angel hosts we cry " Holy, Holy, Holy/' blessing Thee, the Lord of Hosts most high. 388 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. COME, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy Name to sing, Help lis to praise ! Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days ! 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword ; Our prayer attend ! Come, and Thy people bless ; Come, give Thy word success ; 'Stablish Thy righteousness, Saviour and Friend ! 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear. In this glad hour ! Thou, Who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power ! v GENERAL. 311 4 To Thee, great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence evermore ; Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. 389 7.7.7.5. THREE in One, and One in Three, Ruler of the earth and sea, Hear us, while we lift to Thee Holy chant and psalm. 2 Light of lights ! with morning-shine, Lift on us Thy light divine ; And let charity benign Breathe on us her balm. 3 Light of lights ! when falls the even, Let it close on sin forgiven ; Fold us in the peace of heaven ; Shed a holy calm. 4 Three in One, and One in Three, Dimly here we worship Thee ; With the saints hereafter we Hope to bear the palm. 390 s. m. OH, what, if we are Christ's, • Is earthly shame or loss f Bright shall the crown of glory be When we have borne the cross. 2 Keen was the trial once, Bitter the cup of woe, When martyred saints, baptized in blood, Christ's sufferings shared below. 812 GENERAL. 3 Bright is their glory now, Boundless their joy above. Where, on the bosom of their God, They rest in perfect love. 4 Lord, may that grace be ours, Like them in faith to bear All that of sorrow, grief, or pain May be our portion here : 5 Enough if Thou at last The word of blessing give, And let us rest beneath Thy feet, Where saints and angels live. 391 cm. LET saints on earth in concert sing With those whose work is done ; For all the servants of our King In heaven and earth are one. 2 One family, we dwell in Him, One Church, above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 3 One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. -i E'en now to their eternal home There pass some spirits blest ; While others to the margin come, Waiting their call to rest. 5 Jesus, be Thou our constant guide ; Then, when the word is given, Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, And bring us safe to heaven. GENERAL. 313 392 cm. NOT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire, and smoke : Not to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke : 2 Bnt we are come to Sion's hill, The city of our God; Where milder words declare His will, And spread His love abroad. 3 Behold the innumerable host Of angels clothed in light : Behold the spirits of the just, Whose faith is changed to sight. 4 Behold the blest assembly there Whose names are writ in heaven ; Hear God, the Judge of all, declare Their sins, through Christ, forgiven. 5 Angels, and living saints, and dead, But one communion make : All join in Christ, their living Head, And of His love partake. 393 cm. LO ! what a cloud of witnesses Encompass us around ! Men once like us with suffering tried, But now with glory crowned. 2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired, 'Strive in the Christian race ; And, freed from every weight of sin, Their holy footsteps trace. 3 Behold a Witness nobler still, Who trod affliction's path ; S14 GENEEAL. Jesus, the author, finisher, Rewarder of our faith. 4 He, for the joy before Him set, And moved by pitying love, Endured the cross, despised the shame, And now He reigns above. 5 Thither, forgetting things behind, Press we to God's right hand ; There, with the Saviour and His saints, Triumphantly to stand. 394 p.m. O PARADISE, 0 Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest ? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest ; Where loyal hearts, and true, Stand ever in the light. All rapture, through and through, In God's most holy sight f 2 O Paradise, 0 Paradise, The world is growing old ; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold ? Where loyal hearts, etc. 3 0 Paradise, 0 Paradise, We long to sin no more ; We long to be as pure on earth As on thy spotless shore ; Where loyal hearts, etc. 4 0 Paradise, 0 Paradise, We shall not wait for long ; E'en now the loving ear may catch Faint fragments of thy song ; Where loyal hearts, etc. GENERAL. 315 5 Lord Jesus, King" of Paradise, Oh, keep us in Thy love, And guide us to that happy land Of perfect rest above ; Where loyal hearts, etc. 395 6.5. THOSE eternal bowers Man hath never trod, Those unfading flowers Round the throne of God : Who may hope to gain them After weary fight ? Who at length attain them, , Clad in robes of white ? 2 He who wakes from slumber At the Spirit's voice, Daring here to number Things unseen his choice : He who casts his burden Down at Jesus' cross j Christ's reproach his guerdon, All beside but loss. 3 He who gladly barters All on earthly ground ; He who, like the martyrs, Says, u I will be crowned : n He whose one oblation Is a life of love, Knit in God's salvation To the blest above. 4 Shame upon you, legions Of the heavenly King, Citizens of regions Past imagining ! What, with pipe and tabor Dream away the light ! 316 GENERAL. When He bids you labor, When He tells you, " Fight " ? 5 Jesu, Lord of glory, As we breast the tide, Whisper Thou the story Of the other side ; Where the saints are casting Crowns before Thy feet, Safe for everlasting, In Thyself complete. 396 p.m. TEN thousand times ten thousand In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light: 'Tis finished! all is finished, Their fight with death and sin : Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in. 2 What rush of alleluias Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh! 0 day, for which creation And all its tribes were made ! 0 joy, for all its former woes A thousand-fold repaid ! 3 Oh, then what raptured greetings On Canaan's happy shore ! What knitting severed friendships up, Where partings are no more ! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late ; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. GENERAL. 317 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain ; Fill up the roll of Thine elect, _ Then take Thy power and reign! Appear, Desire of nations ! Thine exiles long for home : Show in the heavens Thy promised sign ! Thou Prince and Saviour, come ! 397 ios. 0 H, what the joy and the glory must be, Those endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see Crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest ; God shall be all, and in all ever blest. 2 What are the Monarch, His court, and His throne ? What are the peace and the joy that they own? Oh, that the blest ones, who in it have share, All that they feel could as fully declare ! 3 Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, Vision of peace, that brings joy evermore; Wish and fulfilment can severed be ne'er, Nor the thing prayed for come short of the prayer. 4 There, where no troubles distraction can bring, We the sweet anthems of Sion shall sing ; While for Thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise Thy blessed people eternally raise. 5 There dawns no Sabbath, no Sabbath is o'er, Those Sabbath-keepers have one ever- more; 318 GENERAL. One and unending is that triumph-song Which to the angels and us shall belong. 6 Now, in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, We for that country must yearn and must Seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, Through our long exile on Babylon's strand. 7 Low before Him with our praises we fall, Of Whom, and in Whom, and through Whom are all ; Of Whom, the Father; and in Whom, the Son; Through Whom, the Spirit, with Them ever One. 398 p.m. HARK ! hark, my soul ! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore ; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more! Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them sing- ing, "Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, GENERAL. 319 Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls by thousands meekly steal- ing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee. Angels of Jesus, Ajagels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 4 Rest comes at length, though life be long and dreary, The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith's journeys end in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. Angels of Jesus, Arigels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 5 Angels, sing on! your faithful watches keep- ing; Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above ; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloud- less love. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. GENERAL. 399 8.7. LIGHT'S abode, celestial Salem, Vision whence true peace doth spring, Brighter than the heart can fancy, Mansion of the highest King ; Oh, how glorious are the praises Which of Thee the prophets sing! 2 There forever and forever Alleluia is outpoured; For unending, for unbroken ' Is the feast-day of the Lord ; All is pure and all is holy That within Thy walls is stored. 3 There no cloud nor passing vapor Dims the brightness of the air ; Endless noon-day, glorious noon-day, From the Sun of suns is there ; There no night brings rest from labor, For unknown are toil and care. 4 Oh, how glorious and resplendent, Fragile body, shalt thou be, When endued with so much beauty, Full of health, and strong, and free, Full of vigor, full of pleasure That shall last eternally ! 5 Now with gladness, now with courage, Bear the burden on thee laid, That hereafter these thy labors May with endless gifts be paid, Aoid in everlasting glory Thou with brightness be arrayed. 400 8.7. BLESSED city, heavenly Salem, Vision dear of peace and love, GENERAL. 321 Who of living stones art builded In the height of heaven above, And, with angel hosts encircled, As a bride dost earthward move; 2 From celestial realms descending, Bridal glory round thee shed, Meet for Him Whose love espoused thee, To thy Lord shalt thou be led ; All thy streets, and all thy bulwarks Of pure gold are fashioned. 3 Bright thy gates of pearl are shining, They are open evermore ; And by virtue of His merits Thither faithful souls do soar, Who for Christ's dear Name, in«this world Pain and tribulation bore. 4 Many a blow and biting sculpture Polished well those stones elect, In their places now compacted By the heavenly Architect, Who therewith hath willed forever That His palace should be decked. 5 Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three, and ever One, Consubstantial, Co-eternal, While unending ages run. 401 7.6. HEAVENLY Jerusalem, Of everlasting halls, Thrice blessed are the people Thou storest in thy walls. 0 2 Thou art the golden mansion, Where saints forever sing, 322 GENERAL. The seat of God's own chosen, The palace of the king. 3 There God forever sitteth, Himself of all the crown ; The Lamb, the Light that shineth, And never goeth down. 4 Naught to this seat approacheth Their sweet peace to molest ; They sing their God forever, Nor day nor night they rest. 5 Sure hope doth thither lead us; Our longings thither tend; May short-lived toil ne'er daunt us For joys that cannot end. 6 To Christ, the Sun that lightens His Church above, below; To Father, and to Spirit All things created bow. 402 cm. JERUSALEM, my happy home, Name ever dear to me, When shall my labors have an end In joy, and peace, and thee f 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven -built walls And pearly gates behold ? Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold ? 3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know : Blest seats ! through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you. 4 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay J? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. GENERAL. 323 5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, 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 j Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see. 403 c. m. O MOTHER dear, Jerusalem, When shall I come to Thee ? When shall my sorrows have an end ? Thy joys when shall I see ? 2 0 happy harbor of God's saints ! 0 sweet and pleasant soil ! In thee no sorrow can be found, Nor grief, nor care, nor toil. 3 No murky cloud o'ershadows thee, Nor gloom, nor darksome night ) But every soul shines as the sun ; For God Himself gives light. 4 0 my sweet home, Jerusalem, Thy joys when shall I see ? The Xing that sitteth on thy throne In His felicity f 5 Thy gardens and thy goodly walks Continually are green, Where grow such sweet and pleasant flowers As nowhere else are seen. 6 Right through thy streets, with silver sound, The living waters flow, ^nd on the banks, on either side, The trees of life do grow. 324 GENERAL. 7 Those trees for evermore bear fruit, And evermore do spring : There evermore the angels are, And evermore do sing. 8 Jerusalem, my happy home, Would God I were in Thee ! Would God my woes were at an end, Thy joys that I might see ! 404 p. m. I HEARD a sound of voices Around the great white throne, With harpers harping on their harps To Him that sat thereon: " Salvation, glory, honor!" I heard the song arise, As through the courts of heaven it rolled In wondrous harmonies. 2 From every clime and kindred, And nations from afar, As serried ranks returning home In triumph from a war, I heard the saints upraising, The myriad hosts among, In praise of Him Who died and lives, Their one glad triumph-song. 3 I saw the holy city, The New Jerusalem, Come down from heaven, a bride adorned With jewelled diadem ; The flood of crystal waters Flowed down the golden street ; And nations brought their honors there, And laid them at her feet. 4 And there no sun was needed, Nor moon to shine by night, God's glory did enlighten all, The Lamb Himself, the light; GEXERAL. 325 And there His servants serve Him, And, life's long battle o'er. Enthroned with Him, their Savionr, King, They reign for evermore. 5 0 great and glorious vision ! The Lamb upon His throne ; 0 wondrous sight for man to see ! The Saviour with His own : To drink the living waters And stand upon the shore, "Where neither sorrow, sin, nor death Shall ever enter more. 6 0 Lamb of God Who reignest ! Thou Bright and Morning Star, Whose glory lightens that new earth Which now we see from far ! 0 worthy Judge eternal ! When Thou dost bid us come, Then open wide the gates of pearl, And call Thy servants home. 405 part I. 7.6. THE world is very evil ; The times are waxing late ; Be sober and keep vigil, The Judge is at the gate ; The Judge Who comes in mercy, The Judge Who comes with might, To terminate the evil, To diadem the right. 2 Arise, arise, good Christian, Let right to wrong succeed ; Let penitential sorrow To heavenly gladness lead : To the home of fadeless splendor, Of flowers that bear no thorn. Where they shall dwell as children Who here as exiles mourn ; MINERAL. 3 'Mid power that knows no limit., And wisdom free from bound, Where resis a peace untroubled, Peace holy and profound. <) happy, holy portion, Refection for the blest, True vision of true beauty, Sweet cure for .-ill distrest I 4 Tlion hast no shore, fair ocean ! Thou bast no lime, bright day! Deai- fountain of refreshment To pilgrims faraway ! Strive, man, to win that i>-lory; Toil, man, to gain that light j Send hope before lo grasp it, Till hope bo lost in sight. 406 PART II. 7.6. R I EF life is here our portion, Brief Borrow, short-lived care; The lil'e that knows no ending, The tearless life is there! 0 happy retribution ! Short toil, eternal rest, For mortals and tor sinners, A mansion with the blest! k2 There grief is turned to pleasure ; Such pleasure as below No human voice can utter, No human heart can know; And after fleshly weakness, And after this world's rught, And after storm and whiriwind, Are calm, and joy, and light. 3 And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown ; H GENERAL. And He Whom now we trust in, Shall then be seen and known, And they that know and see Him, Shall have Him for their own. 4 And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Sion in her anguish, With Babylon must cope ; But there is David's fountain, And life in fullest glow ; And there the light is golden, And milk and honey flow. 5 The morning shall awaken, The shadows flee away, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day ; For God our King and Portion, In fullness of His grace, We then shall see forever, And worship faee to face. 407 PART in. 7.6. FOR thee, 0 dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love beholding Thy holy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 2 0 one, 0 only mansion ! 0 Paradise of joy ! Where tears are ever banished And smiles have no alloy ; Thy loveliness oppresses All human thought and heart, And none, 0 Peace. 0 Sion, Can sing thee as thou art. 328 GENERAL. | 3 With jaspers glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze ; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays ; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced; The saints build up thy fabric, And the corner stone is Christ. 4 The cross is all thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise : Upon the Rock of Ages They build thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And thine the golden dower. 408 part iv. 7.a JERUSALEM, the golden! With milk and honey blest; Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, oh, I know not, What joys await us there ! What radiancy of glory ! What bliss beyond compare ! 2 They stand, those halls of Sion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, And all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene ; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David ; And there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast. GENERAL. And they, who with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. The following may be sung also at the end of the other parts preceding. 4 0 sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect ! 0 sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect ! Jesu, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest! Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. 409 D. C. M. rPHE roseate hues of early dawn, Jl The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, How fast they fade away ! Oh, for the pearly gates of heaven! Oh, for the golden floor ! Oh, for the Sun of righteousness That setteth nevermore ! 2 The highest hopes we cherish here, How fast they tire and faint! How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint ! Oh, for a heart that never sins ! Oh, for a soul washed white ! Oh, for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day nor night ! 3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope, And grace to lead us higher ; But there are perf ectness, and peace, Bevond our best desire. 330 GENERAL. Oh, by Thy love and anguish, Lord, And by Thy life laid down. Grant that we fall not from Thy grace, Nor cast away our crown ! 410 s.m. T)LEST are the pure in heart, -LJ For they shall see our God ; The secret of the Lord is theirs ; Their soul is Christ's abode. 2 The Lord, Who left the heavens Our life and peace to bring, To dwell in lowliness with men Their pattern and their King : 3 He to the lowly soul Doth still Himself impart; And for His dwelling and His throne Chooseth the pure in heart. 4 Lord, we Thy presence seek; May ours this blessing be j Give us a pure and lowly heart, A temple meet for Thee. 411 7s. Q HEPHERD, with Thy tenderest love, ^ Guide me to Thy fold above j Let me hear Thy gentle voice ; More and more in Thee rejoice ; From Thy fullness grace receive, Ever in Thy Spirit live. 2 Filled by Thee my cup o'erflows, For Thy love no limit knows ; Guardian angels, ever nigh, Lead and draw my soul on high : Constant to my latest end, Thou my footsteps wilt attend. 3 Jesu, with Thy presence blest, Death is life, and labor rest ; GENERAL. 331 Guide me while I draw my breath ; Guard me through the gate of death, And at last, oh, let me stand With the sheep at Thy right hand ! 412 p.m. THE King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never ; I nothing lack if I am His, And He is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial f eedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With Thee, dear Lord, beside me ; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight ; Thy unction grace bestoweth ; And oh, what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth ! 6 And so through all the length of days, Thy goodness faileth never : Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever. 413 8.6.8.4. THE God of love my Shepherd is, My gracious, constant guide ; I shall not want, for I am His : In all supplied. 332 GENERAL. 2 In His green pastures do I feed, And there lie down at will ; He leads me in my thirsty need By waters still. 3 His tenderness restores my soul, When sick and faint I roam ; Shows the right path and makes me whole, Bearing me home. 4 Yea ! the dark valley when I tread, No evil will I fear ; Thy rod and staff dispel my dread ; I feel Thee near. 5 Thou spread'st my table 'mid my foes ; The oil of grace is mine ; My cup with mercy overflows, And love divine. 6 Goodness and mercy all my days My constant song shall be, Till heavenly anthems fill with praise Eternity. 414 8.7. UIDE me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land, I am weak, but Thou art mighty : Hold me with Thy powerful hand. 2 Open now the crystal fountains Whence the living waters flow ; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. 3 Feed me with the heavenly manna In this barren wilderness; Be my sword, and shield, and banner, Be the Lord my Righteousness. 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside j Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side. G1 GENERAL. 415 8.7. CALL Jehovah thy salvation, Rest beneath th' Almighty's shade ; In His secret habitation Dwell, and never be dismayed. 2 There no tumult can alarm thee, Thou shalt dread no hidden snare j Guile nor violence can harm thee, In eternal safeguard there. 3 God shall charge His angel legions Watch and ward o'er thee to keep : Though thou walk through hostile regions, Though in desert wilds thou sleep. 4 Since, with pure and firm affection, Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of His protection, He will shield thee from above. 5 Thou shalt call on Him in trouble, He will hearken, He will save ; Here for grief reward thee double, Crown with life beyond the grave. 416 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. A TOWER of strength our God doth stand, -^- A shield and sure defender : True help from all out* woes, His hand Through life doth freely render. Our foe hath fixed his purpose fell, With might and craft he's armed full well, On earth is not his fellow. 2 With force of arms we nothing can : Full soon were we o'erridden : But for us fights the goodly Man Whom God Himself hath bidden. 334 GENERAL. Ask ye His Name ¥ 'Tis Christ our Lord, The God of Hosts alone adored, Our Champion, none dare brave Him. 3 Should hell's whole legion round us press, All banded to devour us, Yet this should work us good success, Nor fear e'en then o'erpower us : Though this world's prince look fierce and bold, It matters not, his doom is told, A single word can foil him. 4 Our foes must let the Word stand sure ; No thanks for this they're reaping j God's Spirit in His way secure, God's grace our souls is keeping ; Those foes may spoil all earthly bliss ; Let be ! they win no gain from this, God's kingdom still is left us. 417 cm. OGOD of Bethel, by Whose hand Thy people still are fed ; Who through 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. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide ; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 Oh, spread Thy sheltering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peace ! GENERAL. 335 5 Such blessings from Thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore ; And Thou shalt be our chosen God, And portion evermore. 418 cm. OGOD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast And our eternal home : 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone ; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away ; They fly? forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 6 0 God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last , And our eternal home. 419 s.m, IT is not death to die j To leave this weary road, And 'midst the brotherhood on high To be at home with God. 336 GENERAL. 2 It is not death to close The eye long dimmed by tears, And wake, in glorious repose To spend eternal years. 3 It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty. 4 It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong exulting wing, To live among the just. 5 Jesus, Thou Prince of life ! Thy chosen cannot die ; Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with Thee on high. 420 5.5.8.8.5.5. JESU, still lead on, Till our rest be won ; And, although the way be cheerless, We will follow calm and fearless ; Guide us by Thy hand, To our Fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, * Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a woe To our home we go. 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief : When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. GENERAL. 337 4 Jesu, still lead on, Till our rest be won : Heavenly Leader, still direct us. Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our Fatherland. 421 8.7. LEAD us, heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea ; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us. For we have no help but Thee : Yet possessing Every blessing, If our God our Father be. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us ; All our weakness Thou dost know ; Thou didst tread this earth before us ; Thou didst feel its keenest woe ; Lone and dreary, Faint and weary, Through the desert Thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy ; Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy : Thus provided, Pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. 422 ios. LEAD us, 0 Father, in the paths of peace ; Without Thy guiding hand we go astray, And doubts appall, and sorrows still increase; Lead us through Christ, the true and living Way. 338 GENERAL. 2 Lead us, 0 Father, in the paths of truth ; Unhelped by Thee, in error's maze we grope, While passion stains, and folly dims our youth, And age comes on, uncheered by faith and hope. 3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right ; Blindly we stumble when we walk alone, Involved in shadows of a darksome night, Only with Thee we journey safely on. 4 Lead us, 0 Father, to Thy heavenly rest, However rough and steep the path may bo, Through joy or sorrow, as Thou deemest best, Until our lives are perfected in Thee. 423 p. m. LEAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on ! The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on ! Keep Thou my feet ! I do not ask to see The distant scene ; one step enough for me. 2 1 was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on ; I loved to choose and see my path ; but now Lead Thou me on ! I loved the garish day ; and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy power has blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone ; GENERAL. And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. 424 8s. O LIGHT, Whose beams illumine all From twilight dawn to perfect day, Shine Thou before the shadows fall, That lead our wandering feet astray : At morn and eve Thy radiance pour, That youth may love, and age adore. 2 0 Way, through Whom onr souls draw near To yon eternal home of peace, Where perfect love shall cast ont fear, And earth's vain toil and wandering cease ; In strength or weakness may we see Our heavenward path, 0 Lord, through Thee. 3 0 Truth, before Whose shrine we bow, Thou priceless pearl for all who seek, To Thee our earliest strength we vow ; Thy love will bless the pure and meek ; When dreams or mists beguile our sight, Turn Thou our darkness into light. 4 0 Life, the well that ever flows To slake the thirst of those that faint, Thy power to bless, what seraph knows ? Thy joy supreme, what words can paint ? In earth's last hour of fleeting breath Be Thou our conqueror over death. 5 0 Light, 0 Way, 0 Truth, 0 Life, 0 Jesus, born mankind to save, Give Thou Thy peace in deadliest strife ; Shed Thou Thy calm on stormiest wave j Be Thou our hope, our joy, our dread, Lord of the living and the dead. 340 GENERAL. T 425 c. m. 'HOU art the Way, to Thee alone From sin and death we flee ; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth, Thy word alone True wisdom can impart ; Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life, the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm ; And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life ; Grant us that way to know, That truth to keep, that life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. 426 c. m. WE walk by faith, and not by sight ; No gracious words we hear From Him Who spake as man ne'er spake j But we believe Him near. 2 We may not touch His hands and side, Nor follow where He trod ; But in His promise we rejoice, And cry, " My Lord and God ! " 3 Help then, 0 Lord, our unbelief ; And may our faith abound, To call on Thee when Thou art near, And seek where Thou art found : 4 That, when our life of faith is done, In realms of clearer light We may behold Thee as Thou art, With full and endless sight. GENERAL. 341 427 c. m. GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform : He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines, With never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mereyj and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour : The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain ; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. 428 l.m. OTHOU, Who hast at Thy command The hearts of all men in Thy hand, Our wayward, erring hearts incline To have no other will but Thine. 2 Our wishes, our desires, control; Mold every purpose of the soul ; O'er all may we victorious prove That stands between us and Thv love. 842 GENERAL. 3 Thrice blest will all our blessings be, When we can look through them to Thee; When each glad heart its tribute pays Of love, and gratitude, and praise. 4 And while we to Thy glory live, May we to Thee all glory give, Until the final summons come, That calls Thy willing servants home. 429 CM. M Y God, accept my heart this day, And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. 2 Before the cross of Him Who died, Behold, I prostrate fall; Let every sin be crucified, And Christ be all in all. 3 Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace And seal me for Thine own ; That I may see Thy glorious face, And worship near Thy throne. 4 Let every thought, and work, and word, To Thee be ever given ; Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, And death the gate of heaven ! 430 l.m. JESU, Thou joy of loving hearts ! Thou Fount of life ! Thou Light of men ! From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood ; Thou savest those that on Thee call ; To them that seek Thee, Thou art good, To them that find Thee, all in all. GENERAL. 343 3 We taste Thee, 0 Thou living Bread ! And long to feast upon Thee still ; We drink of Thee, the Fountain Head, And thirst from Thee our souls to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast ; Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see, Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesu, ever with us stay ! Make all our moments calm and bright ! Chase the dark night of sin away ! Shed o'er the world Thy holy light ! 431 6s. OLOVE that casts out fear, O love that casts out sin, Tarry no more without, But come and dwell within ! 2 True sunlight of the soul, Surround us as we go ; So shall our way be safe, Our feet no straying know. 3 Great love of God come in ! Well-spring of heavenly peace ; Thou Living Water, come ! Spring up, and never cease. 4 Love of the living God, Of Father and of Son ; Love of the Holy Ghost, Fill Thou each needy one. 432 8.7. LOVE divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down ! Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. 544 GENERAL. 2 Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art ; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive ; Come to us, dear Lord, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. 4 Thee we would be alway blessing ; Serve Thee as Thy hosts above ; Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing ; Glory in Thy perfect love. • 5 Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be : Let us see our whole salvation, Perfectly secured in Thee ? 6 Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place : Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 433 cm, HOW sweet the Name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, And drives away our fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Dear Name, the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding-place, My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus! my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, GENERAL. 345 My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought : But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath : And may the music of Thy Name Refresh my soul in death. 434 c. m. JESU, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills the 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 0 hope of every contrite heart, 0 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 1 Ah, this Nor tongue nor r>en can show ; The love of Jesus,~what it is None but His 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. 435 c. m. ETERNAL God, we look to Thee, To Thee for help we fly ; S46 GENERAL. Thine eye alone our wants can see, Thy hand alone supply. 2 Lord, let Thy fear within ns dwell. Thy love our footsteps guide : That love will all vain love expel; That fear all fear beside. 3 Not what we wish, but what we want, Oh, let Thy grace supply! The good unasked in mercy grant ; The ill, though asked, deny. 436 8.7. LABORING and heavy ladeu, Wanting help in time of need, Fainting by the way from hunger, " Bread of life ! ?' on Thee we feed. 2 Thirsting for the springs of waters That, by love's eternal law. From the stricken Rock are flowing, " Well of life- ! » from Thee we draw. 3 In the land of cloud and shadow. Where no human eye can see. Light to those who sit in darkness, •• Light of life ! " we walk in Thee. 4 Thou the grace of life supplying, Thou the crowr of life wilt give ; Dead to sin, and daily dying. 11 Life of life ! " in Thee we live: 437 7.6. '/^10ME unto Me. ye weary. V- And I will give you rest."' Oh, blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts opprest ! It tells of benediction. Of pardon, grace, and peace, GENERAL. Of joy that hath no ending, Of love that cannot cease. ..rnie unto Me. ye wanderers, And I will give yon light." Oh. loving voice of Jesus, Which conies to cheer the night ! Our hearts were filled with sadness. And we had lost our way. But He has brought us gladi And songs at break of day. 3 "Come unto Me. ye fainting. And I will give you li: Oh, cheering voice of Jesus. Which conies to aid our strife ! The foe is stern and eager. The fight is fierce and long ; But Thou hast made us mighty. And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out." Oh. welcome voice of Jesus. Which drives away our doubt ! Which calls us. very sinners. Unworthy though we be 'love bo free and bound!— To come, 0 Lord, to Thee. 438 SING, my soul. His wondrous love. Who. from yon bright throne above, Ever watchful o'er our race. Still to man extends His grace. 2 Heaven and earth by Him were made ; All is by His sceptre swayed : What are we that He should show So much love to u- 348 GENERAL. 3 God, the merciful and good, Bought us with the Saviour's blood ; And, to make our safety sure, Guides us by His Spirit pure. 4 Sing, my soul, adore His Name ! Let His glory be thy theme : Praise Him till He calls thee home j Trust His love for all to come. 439 cm. OH, for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free ! A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me ; 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My dear 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 ! 5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart ; Come quickly from above ; Write Thy new Name upon my heart, Thy new, best Name of Love. 440 c. m. OH, for a thousand tongues to sing My blest Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace ! GENERAL. 349 2 Jesus, the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease ; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He speaks ; and listening to His voice, New life the dead receive, The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe. 4 Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ; And leap, ye lame, for joy ! {?My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim And spread through all the world abroad The honors of Thy Name. 441 ' cm. MY God, how wonderful Thou art, Thy majesty how bright, How beautiful Thy mercy-seat, In depths of burning light ! 2 How dread are Thine eternal years, 0 everlasting Lord j By prostrate spirits day and night Incessantly adored ! 3 How wonderful, how beautiful, The sight of Thee must be, Thine endless wisdom, boundless power, And awful purity ! 4 Oh, how I fear Thee, living God, With deepest, tenderest fears, And worship Thee with trembling hope, And penitential tears ! 550 GENERAL. 5 Yet I may love Thee too, 0 Lord, Almighty as Thou art, For Thou hast stooped to ask of me The love of my poor heart. 442 8.7. SAVIOUR, source of every blessing, Tune my heart to grateful lays: Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for ceaseless songs of praise. 2 Teach me some melodious measure, Sung by raptured saints above ; ' Fill my soul with sacred pleasure, While I sing redeeming love. 3 Thou didst seek me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; Thou, to save my soul from danger, Didst redeem me with Thy blood. 4 By Thy hand restored, defended, Safe through life thus far I've come; Safe, 0 Lord, when life is ended, Bring me to my heavenly home. 443 8.7. LORD, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee For the bliss Thy love bestows, For the pardoning grace that saves me, And the peace that from it flows : Help, 0 God, my weak endeavor ; , This dull soul to rapture raise : Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray ; Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death away ; Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him Who saw thy guilt-born fear, GENERAL. 361 And, the light of hope revealing, Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 3 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling Vainly would my lips express : Low before Thy footstool kneeling, Deign Thy suppliant's prayer to bless : Let Thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, Love's pure flame within me raise ; And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth Thy praise. 444 7.6. 0 SAVIOUR, precious Saviour, Whom yet unseen we -love ! 0 Name of might and favor, All other names above ! We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, 0 Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy Lord and King. 2 0 bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought ; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, 0 Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King. 3 In Thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and power divine ; The glory that excelleth, 0 Son of God, is Thine ; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, 0 Christ, we sing ; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our glorious Lord and King. 352 GENERAL. 4 Oh, grant the consummation Of this our song above, In endless adoration, And everlasting love ! Then shall we praise and bless Thee Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess Thee Our Saviour and our King. 445 6s. TVTHEN morning gilds the skies, »' My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised ! Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair ; May Jesus Christ be praised ! 2 Whene'er the sweet church bell Peals over hill and dell, May Jesus Christ be praised! Oh, hark to what it sings, As joyously it rings, May Jesus Christ be praised! 3 My tongue shall never tire Of chanting with the choir, May Jesus Christ be praised ! This song of sacred joy, It never seems to cloy, May Jesus Christ be praised ! 4 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs, May Jesus Christ be praised ! When evil thoughts molest, - With this I shield my breast, May Jesus Christ be praised ! 5 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, GENERAL. 353 May Jesus Christ be praised ! Or fades my earthly bliss ! My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised! 6 The night becomes as day, When from the heart we say, May Jesus Christ be praised ! The powers of darkness fear, "When this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be praised ! 7 In heaven's eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this, May Jesus Christ be praised! Let earth, and sea, and sky From depth to height reply, May Jesus Christ be praised! 8 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, May Jesus Christ be praised ! Be this the eternal song Through ages all along, May Jesus Christ be praised ! 446 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. SHEPHEBD of tender youth, Gruiding in love and truth Through devious ways : Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy Xante to sing ; Hither our children bring Tributes of praise. 2 Thou art our holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife : > Thou didst Thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace 854 GENERAL. Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 3 Thou art the great High-Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love j While in our mortal pain Nonejealls on Thee in vain ; Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 4 Ever be Thou our guide, Our shepherd and our pride, Our staff and song: Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thy perennial word Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 5 So now, and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing. Let all the holy throng Who to Thy Church belong, Unite and swell the song To Christ our King! 447 c. m. COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne ! Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 " Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, " To be exalted thus:" " Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, For He was slain for us. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine j And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord, forever Thine ! GENERAL. 355 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift Thy glories high, And speak Thine endless praise ! 5 The whole creation join in one To bless the sacred Name Of Him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. 448 l. m. COME, let ns sing the song of songs ! • The saints in heaven began the strain : The homage which to Christ belongs : - " Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain ! " 2 Slain to redeem ns by His blood, To cleanse from every sinful stain, And make ns kings and priests to God : " Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain ! " 3 To Him Who suffered on the tree, Our souls, at His soul's price, to gain, Blessing, and praise, and glory be : a Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain ! " 4 To Him, enthroned by filial right, All power in heaven and earth proclaim, Honor, and majesty, and might: " Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain ! " 5 Long as we live, and when we die, And while in heaven with Him we reign, This song, our song of songs shall be : " Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain! " 449 8.7.8.7.7.7. WHO is this that comes from Edom, All His raiment stained with blood, To the captive speaking freedom, Bringing and bestowing good; GENERAL. Glorious in the garb He wears, Glorious in the spoil He bears ? 2 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Travelling onward in His might; 'Tis the Saviour; Oh, how glorious, To His people, is the sight! Satan conquered, and the grave, Jesus now is strong to save. 3 Why that blood His raiment staining ? 'Tis the blood of many slain : Of His foes there's none remaining, None, the contest to maintain : Fallen they are, no more to rise : All their glory prostrate lies. 4 Mighty Victor, reign forever ; Wear the crown so dearly won; Never shall Thy people, never, Cease to sing what Thou hast done; Thou hast fought Thy people's foes; Thou hast healed Thy people's woes. 450 cm. LL hail the power of Jesus' Name ! ^ Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all ! A1 2 Crown Him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from His altar call : Extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of all ! 3 Hail Him, the Heir of David's hue, Whom David, Lord did call; The God incarnate ! Man divine ! And crown Him Lord of all ! 4 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransomed of the fall, GENERAL. T Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all! 5 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall. Go, spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all! 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, Before Him prostrate fall ! To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all ! 451 cm. ^0 our Redeemer's glorious Name Awake the sacred song j Oh, may His love (immortal name !) Tune every heart and tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach, What mortal tongue display! Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left His radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die : Was ever love like this ? 4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to Thee, May every heart swith rapture say, "The Saviour died for me." 5 Oh, may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love Thy charming Name, And join the sacred song." 452 7s. CHILDREN of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing ! 358 GENERAL. Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways ! 2 We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod : They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light ! Sion's city is in si ant : There our endless home shall be, There our Lord we soon shall see. 4 Fear not, brethren ; joyful stand On the borders of your land : Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 5 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only Thou our Leader be, And we still will follow Thee. 453 CM. PRAISE to the Holiest in the height And in the depth be praise ; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. 2 0 loving wisdom of our God ! When all was sin and shame, A second Adam to the fight And to the rescue came. 3 0 wisest love ! that flesh and blood, Which did in Adam fail, Should strive afresh against their foe, Should strive and should prevail : 4 And that a higher gift than grace Should flesh and blood refine ; God's presence and His very Self, And essence all-divine. GENERAL. 5 0 generous love ! that He,Who smote In Man for man the foe ; The double agony in Man For man should undergo ; 6 And in the garden secretly, And on the cross on high, Should teach His brethren, and inspire To suffer and to die. 7 Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise ; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. 454 l. m. LIFT up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits ; The King of kings is drawing near j The Saviour of the world is here. 2 The Lord is just, a helper tried j Mercy is ever at His side j His kingly crown is holiness ) His sceptre, pity in distress. 3 Oh, blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the Ruler is conf est ! Oh, happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King of triumph comes ! 4 Fling wide the portals of your heart ! Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heaven's employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. 5 Redeemer, come ! I open wide My heart to Thee: here, Lord, abide! Let me Thy inner presence feel : Thy grace and love in me reveal. GENERAL. 6 So come, my Sovereign ! enter in ! Let new and nobler life begin ! Thy Holy Spirit, guide us on, Until the glorious crown be won ! 455 L. M. D. OGOD of God ! 0 Light of Light ! Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of kings, To Thee, where angels know no night, • The song of praise forever rings : To Him Who sits upon the throne, The Lamb once slain for sinful men, Be honor, might ; all by Him won ; Glory and praise ! Amen, Amen. 2 Deep in the Prophets' sacred page, Grand in the poets' winged word, Slowly in type, from age to age, Nations beheld their coming Lord ; Till through the deep Judean night Rang out the song" Good- will to men ! " Hymned by the first-born sons of light, Re-echoed now, " Good-will ! " Amen. 3 That life of truth, those deeds of love, That death of pain, 'mid hate and scorn ; These all are past, and now above, He reigns our King ! once crowned with thorn. Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ; So sang His hosts, unheard by men ; Lift up your heads, for you He waits. We lift them up ! Amen, Amen ! 4 Nations afar, in ignorance deep ; Isles of the sea, where darkness lay ; These hear His voice, they wake from sleep, And throng with joy the upward way. GENERAL. 301 They cry with us, " Send forth Thy fight," 0 Lamb, once slain for sinful men ; Burst Satan's bonds, 0 God of might; Set all men free ! Amen, Amen ! 5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song, Sing to His Name, His love forth tell; - Sing on, heaven's hosts,His praise prolong ; Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell ; Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain, From angels, praise ; and thanks from men; Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign, Glory and power ! Amen, Amen ! 456 cm. THOU, God, all glory, honor, power, Art worthy to receive; Since all things by Thy power were made, And by Thy bounty live. 2 And worthy is the Lamb all power, Honor, and wealth to gain, Glory and strength; Who for our sins A sacrifice was slain. 3 All worthy Thou, Who hast redeemed And ransomed us to God, From every nation, every coap-t, By Thy most precious bloon, 4 Blessing and honor, glory, power, . By all in earth and heaven, To Him that sits upon the throne, And to the Lamb, be given. 457 6.6.6.6.8.8. EE JOICE, the Lord is King ! Your Lord and King adore ! GENERAL. Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore : Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, The God of truth and love : When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above. Lift up your heart ! lift up your voice ! Rejoice ! again I say, rejoice ! 3 He sits at God's right hand, Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet. Lift up your heart ! lift up your voice ! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope ! Jesus the Judge shall come, And take His servants up To their eternal home. We soon shall hear the archangel's voice: The trump of God shall sound : Rejoice ! 458 8.7. > RAISE, my soul, the King of heaven ; To His feet thy tribute bring ; Ransomed, healedj restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing : Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress ; Praise Him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless : Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness. P1 GENERAL. 3 Father-like He tends and spares ns ) Well our feeble frame He knows ; In His hands He gently bears ns, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet His mercy flows. 4 Angels in the height adore Him ! Ye behold Him face to face ; Saints triumphant bow before Him ! Gathered in from every race. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Praise with us the God of grace. 459 « lo.io.ii.ii. OH, worship the King, all glorious above ! Oh, gratefully sing His power and His love ! Om* shield and defender, the Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2 Oh, tell of His might ! Oh, sing of His grace ! Whose robe is the light; Whose canopy, space. His chariots of wrath the deep thunder- clouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm. 3 The earth, with its store of wonders untold,. Almighty, Thy power hath founded of old, Hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. 4 Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite ? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light ; 364 GENERAL. It streams from the hills j it descends to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. 5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fa i I : Thy mercies, how tender! how lirm to the end ! Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend ! 6 O measureless Might! ineffable Love! While angels delight to hymn Thee above, The humbler creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall lisp to Thy praise. 460 P.M. THE God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love : Jehovah, great I AM, By earth and heaven confest ; I bow and bless the sacred Name, Forever blest. 5 He by Himself hath sworn, I on His oath depend, I shall, on angel-wings upborne, Toh< •< nd : 1 mall behold His face, 1 .hall His power adore, And sing the wonders of His grace For evermore. There dwells the Lord, our King, " The Lord, our Righteousness, Triumphant o'er the wcrld and sin, The Prince of P^ace; GEXEEAL. On Sum's sacred height His kingdom He maintains, And, glorious with His saints in light, Forever reigns. 4 The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high ; Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ! They ever cry : Hail, Abraham's God and mine ! I join the heavenly lays ; All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise. 461 p.m. THE strain upraise of joy and praise, Alleluia ! To the glory of their King Shall the ransomed people sing, Alleluia ! And the choirs that dwell on high Shall re-echo through the sky Alleluia ! 2 They through the fields of Paradise who roam, The blessed ones repeat through that bright- home Alleluia ! Theplanetsbeaniingontheirheavenlyway, The shining constellations, join and say Alleluia ! 3 Ye clouds that onward sweep, Ye winds on pinions light, Ye thunders, echoing loud and deep, Ye lightnings, wildly bright, In sweet consent unite your Alleluia ! 4 Ye floods and ocean billows, Ye storms and winter snow, Ye days of cloudless beauty, Hoar frost and summer glow : GENERAL. Ye groves that wave in spring, And glorious forests, sing Alleluia ! 5 First let the birds, with painted plumage v ,gay> Lxalt their great Creator's praise, and say mi , , xl , Alleluia ! Ihen let the beasts of earth, with varying strain, Join in creation's hymn, and cry again Alleluia ! 6 Here let the mountains thunder forth sono- «, rous , , Alleluia! Ihere let the valleys sing in gentler chorus rm. • , ., , Alleluia ! Inou jubilant abyss of ocean cry v Alleluia! i e tracts of earth and continents, reply Alleluia ! 7 To God, Who all creation made, The frequent hymn be duly paid: mi. • , Alleluia! 1 his is the strain, the eternal strain, the Lord Almighty loves : Alleluia ! I his is the song, the heavenly song, that Christ, the King, approves : Alleluia ! Wherefore we sing, both heart and voice awaking, Alleluia! And children's voices echo, answer making, Alleluia ! 8 Now from all men be outpoured Alleluia to the Lord ; With Alleluia evermore The Son and Spirit we adore. Praise be done to the Three in One, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GENERAL. 367 462 p.m. s ING Alleluia forth in duteous praise, Ye citizens of heaven ; Oh, sweetly raise An endless Alleluia. 2 Ye Powers, who stand before the eternal Light, In hymning choirs re-echo to the height An endless Alleluia. 3 The holy city shall take up your strain, Andwith glad songs resounding wake again An endless Alleluia. 4 In blissful antiphons ye thus rejoice To render to the Lord with thankful voice An endless Alleluia. 5 Ye who have gained at length your palms in bliss, Victorious ones, your chant shall still be this, An endless Alleluia. 6 There, in one grand acclaim, forever ring The strains which tell the honor of your King, An endless Alleluia. 7 This is sweet rest for weary ones brought back; This is glad food and drink which ne'er shall lack An endless Alleluia. 8 While Thee, by Whom were all things made, we praise Forever, and tell out in sweetest lays An endless Alleluia. 9 Almighty Christ, to Thee our voices sing Glory for evermore j to Thee we bring An endless Alleluia. GENERAL. 463 L.M. A LL praise to Him Who built the hills : -f*- All praise to Him the streams Who fills; All praise to Him Who lights each star That sparkles in the sky afar. 2 All praise to Him Who wakes the morn, And bids it glow with beams new-born • Who draws the shadows of the night. Like curtains, o'er our wearied sight. 3 All praise to Him Whose love hath given In Christ His Son, the life of heaven ; Who gives us, for our darkness, light, And turns to day our deepest night. 4 All praise to Him in love Who came, To bear our woe, and sin. and shame; \\ ho lived to die, Who died to rise, The all-prevailing sacrifice. 5 All praise to Him Who sheds abroad Within our hearts the love of God : The Spirit of all truth and peace, The fount of joy and holiness. 6 To Father, Son, and Spirit now Our hands we lift, our knees we bow: To Thee, blest Trinity, we raise E'en here, in exile, songs of praise. 464 D.L.AL ^HE spacious firmament on hio-h, -i- With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Then great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Dots his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an Almighty Hand. GENERAL. 2 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 ; Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball : What though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found ; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice ; Forever singing, as they shine, " The Hand that made us is divine." 465 8.7. GOD, my King, Thy might confessing, Ever will I bless Thy Name ; Day by day Thy throne addressing, Still will I Thy praise proclaim. 2 Honor great our God befitteth ; Who His majesty can reach ? Age to age His works transmitteth, Age to age His power shall teach. 3 They shall talk of all Thy glory, On Thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of Thy dread acts the story. And Thy deeds of wonder tell. 4 Nor shall fail from memory's treasure, Works by love and mercy wrought, Works of love surpassing measure, " Works of mercy passing thought. 5 Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love, 370 GENERAL. God is good to all creation ; All His works His goodness prove. 6 All Thy works, 0 Lord, shall bless Thee ; Thee shall all Thy saints adore : King* supreme shall they confess Thee, And proclaim Thy sovereign power. N' 466 p.m. "OW thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices! Who wondrous things hath done, In Whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love; And still is ours to-day. 2 Oh, may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us ! With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us ; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. K 467 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. OW wondrous and great Thy works, God of praise! How just, King of saints, And true are Thy ways! Oh, who shall not fear Thee, And honor Thy Name ? • Thou only art holy, Thou only supreme. 2 To nations long dark Thy light shall be shown; GENERAL. Their worship and vows Shall come to Thy throne : Thy truth and Thy judgments Shall spread all abroad, Till earth's every people Confess Thee their God. 468 l.m. FROM all that dwell below the skies 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, And truth eternal is Thy word : Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. 469 l.m. TVTITH one consent let all the earth * » To God their cheerful voices raise ; Glad homage pay with awful mirth, And sing before Him songs of praise. 2 Convinced that He is God alone, From Whom both we and all proceed ; We, whom He chooses for His own, The flock that He vouchsafes to feed. 3 Oh, enter then His temple gate, Thence to His courts devoutly press ; And still your grateful hymns repeat, And still His Name with praises bless. 4 For He's the Lord, supremely good, His mercy is forever sure : His truth, which always firmly stood, To endless ages shall endure. 372 GENERAL. 470 L. M. ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice : Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. 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 j 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. 471 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. OH, praise ye the Lord ! Prepare your glad voice His praise in the great Assembly to sing : In their great Creator Let Israel rejoice j And children of Sion Be glad in their King. 2 Let them His great Name Extol in their songs, With hearts well attuned His praises express ; Who always takes pleasure To hear their glad tongues, And waits with salvation The humble to bless. GENERAL. 373 3 With glory adorned, His people shall sing To God, Who their heads With safety doth shield j Such honor and triumph His favor shall bring : Oh, therefore forever All praise to Him yield ! 472 l. m. OCOME, loud anthems let us sing, Loud thanks to our almighty King, And high our grateful voices raise, As our Salvation's Rock we praise. 2 Into His presence let us haste To thank Him for His favors past ; To Him address, in joyful songs, The praise that to His Name belongs. 3 For God the Lord, enthroned in state, Is with unrivalled glory great ; The depths of earth are in His hand, Her secret wealth at His command. 4 Oh, let us to His courts repair, And bow with adoration there ; Low on our knees with reverence fall, And on the Lord our Maker call. 473 l.m. BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sarred joy j Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create, and He destroy. 2 His sovereign power without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men ; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. 374 GENERAL. 3 We are His people, we His care, Our souls, and all our mortal frame : What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy Name ? 4 Well crowd Thy gates with thankful songs ; High as the heaven our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is Thy command. Vast as eternity Thy love j Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 474 s. m. OH, bless the Lord, my soul ! His grace to thee proclaim ! And all that is within me join To bless His holy Name ! 2 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul ! His mercies bear in mind ! Forget not all His benefits ! The Lord to thee is kind. 3 He will not always chide : He will with patience wait ; His wrath is ever slow to rise, And ready to abate. 4 He pardons all thy sins ; Prolongs thy feeble breath : He healeth thine infirmities, And ransoms thee from death. 5 He clothes thee with His love $ Upholds thee with His truth ; And like the eagle He renews The vigor of thy youth. GENERAL. 375 6 Then bless His holy Name. Whose grace hath made thee whole, Whose loving-kindness crowns thy days ! Oh, bless the Lord, my sonl ! 475 ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, -tV Thy better portion trace ; Rise from transitory things, Toward heaven, thy destined place. Sun and moon and stars decay, Time shall soon this earth remove ) Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 2 Cease, my soul, oh, cease to mourn ! Press onward to the prize ; Soon thy Saviour will return, To take thee to the skies : There is everlasting peace, Rest, enduring rest, in heaven; There will sorrow ever cease, And crowns of joy be given. 513 s.m. OH, where shall rest be found, Rest for the weary soul? 'Twere vain the ocean-depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 2 The world can never give The bliss for which we sigh; 'Tis not the whole of life to live, Nor all of death to die. 3 Beyond this vaie of tears There is a life above, Unmeasured by the flight of years, And all that life is love. 402 PROCESSIONALS. 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, For evermore undone. 6 Here would we end our quest : Alone are found in Thee The life of perfect love, the rest Of immortality. VII. PROCESSIONALS. 514 P.M. WE march, we march to victory ! With the cross of the Lord before us, With His loving eye looking down from the sky, And His holy arm spread o'er us. 1 We come in the might of the Lord of light, In reverent train to meet Him ; And we put to flight the armies of night, That the sons of the day may greet Him. We march, we march, etc. 2 Our sword is the Spirit of God on high, Our helmet is His salvation, Our banner, the Cross of Calvary, Our watchword, the Incarnation. We march, we march, etc. PROCESSIONALS. 403 3 And the choir of angels with song awaits Our march to the golden Sion ; For our Captain has broken the brazen gates, And burst the bars of iron. We march, we march, etc 4 Then onward we march, our arms to prove, With the banner of Christ before us, With His eye of love looking down from above, And His holy arm spread o'er us. We march, we march to victory ! With the cross of the Lord before usf With His loving eye looking down from the sky, And His holy arm spread o'er us. 515 6.5. BRIGHTLY gleams our banner Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. Journeying o'er the desert, Gladly thus we pray, And with hearts united Take our heavenward way. Brightly gleams our banner Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. 2 Jesu, Lord and Master, At Thy sacred feet, Here with hearts rejoicing See Thv children meet : 40* PROCESSIONALS. Often have we left Thee, Often gone ash- Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow* way. Brightly gleams, etc- 3 All our days direct us In the way we go, Lead us on victorious Over every foe : Bid Thine angels shield us When the storm-clouds lower, Pardon, Lord, and save us In the last dread hour. Brightly gleams, etc. 4 Then with saints and angels May we join above, Offering prayers and praises At Thy throne of love ; When the toil is over, Then come rest and peace, Jesus in His beauty, Songs that never cease. Brightly gleams, etc. 516 6.5. ONWARD. Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before ! Christ the royal Master Leads against the foe ; Forward into battle, See, His banners go. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before ! PROCESSIONALS. 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee ; On. then. Christian soldiers, On to victory ! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise ; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise ! Onward, etc. 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one Body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, etc. 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain ; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, etc. 5 Onward, then, ye people ! Join our happy throng ! Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song ! Glorv, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King ; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. 406 PROCESSIONALS. 617 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before ! 8.7. Q ING , ye faithful, sing with gladness! ^ Wake your noblest, sweetest strain! With the praises of your Saviour Let His house resound again ! Him let all your music honor, •And your songs exalt His reign ! 2 Sing how He came forth from heaven, Bowed Himself to Bethlehem's cave, Stooped to wear the servant's vesture, Bore the pain, the cross, the grave, Passed within the gates of darkness, Thence His banished ones to save! 3 So He tasted death for all men, He of all mankind the Head, Sinless One among the sinful, Prince of life among the dead; So He wrought the full redemption, And the captor captive led. 4 Now on high, yet ever with us, From His Father's throne, the Son Rules and guides the world He ransomed, Till the appointed work be done, Till He see, renewed and perfect, All things gathered into one. 5 Day of promised restitution ! Fruit of all His sorrows past ! When the crown of His dominion He before the throne shall cast, And throughout the wide creation God be " all in all " at last. PROCESSIONALS. 518 6.5. AT the Name of Jesus A Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess Him King of glory now ; 'Tis the Father's pleasure "We should call Him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 At His voice creation Sprang at once to sight, All the augel faces, All the hosts of light, Thrones and dominations, Stars upon then way, All the heavenly orders, In their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners, Unto whom He came, Faithfully He bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When from death He passed j 4 Bore it up triumphant, With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures^ To the central height ; To the throne of Godhead, To the Father's breast, Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 5 In your hearts enthrone Him ; There let Him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true : 4 S PROCESSIONALS. Crown Him as your Captain In temptation's hour ; Let His will enfold you In its light and power. 6 Brothers, this Lord Jesus Shall return again, With His Father's glory, With His angel train; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon His brow. And our hearts confess Him King of glory now. 519 6.5. SAVIOUR, blessed Saviour, Listen while we sing ; Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body. soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee : Thou for our redemption Cara'st on earth to die : Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 3 Great, and ever greater Are Thy mercies here, True and everlasting Are the glories there : Where no pain, or sorrow, Toil, or care, is known. Where the angel legions Circle round Thv throne. 520 PROCESSIONALS. 409 4 Clearer still, and clearer, Dawns the light from heaven, In our sadness bringing News of sins forgiven ; Life has lost its shadows ; Pure the light within ; Thou hast shed Thy radiance On a world of sin. 5 Brighter still, and brighter, Glows the western sun, Shedding all its gladness O'er our work that's donej Time will soon be over, Toil and sorrow past, May we, blessed Saviour, Find a rest at last!. 6 Onward, ever onward, Journeying o'er the road Worn by saints before us, Journeying on to God ! Leaving all behind us, May we hasten on, Backward never looking Till the prize is won. 7 Bliss, all bliss excelling, When the ransomed soul, Earthly toils forgetting, Finds its promised goal; Where in joys unheard of Saints with angels sing, Never weary raising Praises to their King. S.M, REJOICE, ye pure in heart! Eejoice, give thanks, and sing! Your glorious banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King! PROCESSIONALS. 2 Bright youth, and snow-crowned age, Strong men and maidens meek : Raise high your free, exulting song! God's wondrous praises speak ! 3 With all the angel choirs, With all the saints of earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth ! 4 Your clear hosannas raise, And alleluias loud ! Whilst answering echoes upward float, Like wreaths of incense cloud. 5 Yes, on through life's long path! Still chanting as ye go ; From youth to age, by night and day, In gladness and in woe. 6 Still lift your standard high ! Still march in firm array ! As warriors through the darkness toil, Till dawns the golden day ! 7 At last the march shall end; The wearied ones shall rest ; The pilgrims find their Father's house, Jerusalem the blest. 8 Then on, ye .pure in heart ! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Your glorious banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King ! 521 8.7. THROUGH the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land. PROCESSIONALS. 4U Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding light : Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One, the light of God's own presence, O'er His ransomed people shed. Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One, the object of our journey, One, the faith which never tires, One, the earnest looking forward, One, the hope our God inspires. 3 One, the strain the lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one ; One the conflict, one the peril, One, the march in God begun: One, the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the One Almighty Father Reigns in love for evermore. 4 Onward therefore, pilgrim brothers! Onward, with the Cross our aid ! Bear its shame, and fight its battle, Till we rest beneath its shade ! Soon shall come the great awaking ; Soon the rending of the tomb ; Then, the scattering of all shadows, And the end of toil and gloom! 522 6.5. |N our way rejoicing, As we homeward move, Hearken to our praises, 0 Thou God of love ! 'Is there grief or sadness ? Thine it cannot be ! Is our sky beclouded ? Clouds are not from Thee ! 0 412 PROCESSIONALS. On our way rejoicing, As we homeward move, Hearken to our praises, 0 Thou God of love! 2 If with honest-hearted Love for God and man, Day by day Thou find us Doing what we can, Thou Who giv'st the seed-time Wilt give large increase, Crown the head with blessings, Fill the heart with peace. On our way rejoicing, etc. 3 On our way rejoicing Gladly let us go ; Conquered hath our Leader ! Vanquished is our foe ! Christ without, our safety ; Christ within, our joy j Who, if we be faithful, Can our hope destroy? On our way rejoicing, etc. 4 Unto God the Father Joyful songs we sing ; Unto God the Saviour Thankful hearts we bring ; Unto God the Spirit Bow we and adore, On our way rejoicing Now and evermore ! On our way rejoicing, etc. 523 6 5. FORWARD! be our watchword, Steps and voices joined ; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind .* PROCESSIONALS. 413 Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led *? Forward through the desert, Through the toil and fight! Jordan flows before us ; Sion beams with light. 2 Glories upon glories Hath our God prepared, By the souls that love Him One day to be shared; Eye hath not beheld them, Ear hath never heard ; Nor of these hath uttered Thought or speech a word; Forward! marching eastward Where the heaven is bright, Till the veil be lifted, Till our faith be sight. 3 Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our God abideth; That fair home is ours : Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river Shedding joys untold. Thither, onward thither, In the Spirit's might ! Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light ! 4 To the eternal Father Loudest anthems raise : To the Son and Spirit Echo songs of praise : 414 PROCESSIONALS. To the Lord of glory, Blessed Three in One, Be by men and angels Endless honor done. Weak are earthly praises, Dull the songs of night: Forward into triumph! Forward into light! Also the following : 311 Ancient of days. 313 Lord of all being ; throned afar. 323 Hail to the Lord's Anointed. 365 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus 367 Jesus, our risen King. 36S Alleluia ! sing to Jesus. 374 Crown Him with many crowns. 378 Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come ! 382 Spirit divine, attend our prayers. 385 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord. 395 Those eternal bowers. 396 Ten thousand times ten thousand. 397 Oh, what the joy and the glory must be 400 Blessed city, heavenly Salem. 403 0 mother dear, Jerusalem. 404 1 heard a sound of voices. 407 For thee, O dear, dear country. 408 Jerusalem the golden. 420 Jesu, still lead on. 424 O Light, Whose beams illumine all 444 0 Saviour, precious Saviour. 445 When morning gilds the skies. 446 Shepherd of tender youth. 448 Come, let us sing the song of songs! 453 Praise to the Holiest in the height. 454 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates. 455 O God of God! 0 Light of Light! 458 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven. 459 Oh, worship the King. LITANIES. 415 4G0 The God of Abraham praise. 482 In loud exalted strains. 483 Christ is made the sure foundation. 484 We love the place, 0 God. 489 Pleasant are Thy courts above. 490 Glorious things of thee are spoken. 491 The Church's one foundation. 496 Lord of our life, and God of our salva- tion. 507 The Son of God goes forth to war. 510 Go forward, Christian soldier. 511 0 happy band of pilgrims. 579 O brothers, lift your voices. ¥ VIII. LITANIES. Citang of tt)* $al£ (3\)05t. 524 7.7.7.6o HOLY Spirit, heavenly Dove, Dew descending from above, Breath of life, and fire of love 5 Hear ns, Holy Spirit. 2 Source of strength, of knowledge clear, Wisdom, godliness sincere, Understanding, counsel, fear; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 3 Source of meekness, love, and peace, Patience, pureness, faith's increase, Hope and joy that cannot cease ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 416 LITANIES. 4 Spirit guiding us aright, Spirit making darkness light, Spirit of resistless might ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 5 Thou by Wliom the Virgin bore Him Whom heaven and earth adore, Sent our nature to restore ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 6 Thou Whom Jesus, from His throne, Gave to cheer and help His own, That they might not be alone ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 7 Thou Whose grace the Church doth filly Showing her God's perfect will, Making Jesus present still ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 8 Coming with Thy power to save, Moving on baptismal wave, Raising us from sin's dark grave ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 9 Thou by Whom our souls are fed With the true and living Bread, Even Him Who for us bled ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 10 All Thy sevenfold gifts bestow, Gifts of wisdom God to know, Gifts of strength to meet the foe 5 Hear us, Holy Spirit. 11 All our evil passions kill, Bend aright our stubborn will, Though we grieve Thee, patient still j Hear us, Holy Spirit. LITANIES. 417 12 Coirie to raise us when we fall, And, when snares our souls enthrall, Lead us back with gentle call ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 13 Come to strengthen all the weak, Give Thy courage to the meek, Teach our faltering tongues to speak \ Hear us, Holy Spirit. 14 Come to aid the souls who yearn More of truth divine to learn, And with deeper love to burn ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 15 Keep us in the narrow way, Warn us when we go astray, Plead within us when we pray ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 16 Holy, loving, as Thou art, Come, and live within our heart ; Never more from us depart ; Hear us, Holy Spirit. Citang of tl)£ Cljttrcf). 525 7.7.7.6. JESU, with Thy Church abide, Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide, While on earth her faith is tried : We beseech Thee, hear us. 2 Keep her lif e and doctrine pure, Help her, patient to endure, Trusting in Thy promise sure : We beseech Thee, hear us. 3 Be Thou with her all the days, May she, safe from error's ways, ilS LITANIES. Toil for Thine eternal praise : "We beseech Thee, hear us. 4 May her voice be ever clear. Warning of a judgment near. Telling of a Saviour dear : We beseech Thee, hear us. 5 All her fettered powers release. Bid our strife and envy cease. Grant the heavenly gift of peace : We beseech Thee, hear us. 6 May she one in doctrine be. One in truth and charity. Winning all to faith in Thee : We beseech Thee, hear us. 7 May she guide the poor and blind. Seek the lost until she find, And the broken-hearted bind : We beseech Thee, hear us. 8 Save her love from growing cold, Make her watchmen strong and bold. Fence her round, Thy peaceful fold •. We beseech Thee, hear us. 9 May her priests Thy people feed. Shepherds of the flock indeed, Keady, where Thou call'st, to lead : We beseech Thee, hear us. 10 Judge her not for work undone. Judge her not for fields unwon. Bless her works in Thee begun : We beseech Thee, hear us. 11 For the past give deeper shame, Make her jealous for Thy Name, Kindle zeal's most holy flame : We beseech Thee, hear us. LTTAVLES. CU 12 Raise her to her calling high. Let the nations far and nigh Hear Thy herald-* ay : We beseech Thee, hear us. 13 May her lamp of truth be brig Bid her bear aloft its light Through the realms of heathen night : TTe beseech ihee. hear us. 14 May her scattered children be From reproach of evil free. Blameless witnesses for Th VTC Thee, hear us. 15 Arm her soldiers with the ea Brave to suffer toil or loss, -ling earthly gain but (fa "VTe beseech Thee, hear us. 16 May she holy triumphs win. Overthrow the hosts of sin. Gather all the nations in : TVe beseech Thee, hear us. 17 May she soon all glor: tic - - and from wrinkle & Pure, and blight, and worthy Thee : AVe beseech Thee, hear us. IS Fit her all Thy joy to share In the home Thou dost prepare. And be ever blessed there : TVe beseech Thee, hear us. 526 £itanrj for Chiibrm. 7.7.TL6 JESTJ, from Thy throne on high. Far- above the bright blue - Look on us with loving eye : Hear us. Holv Jesu. tSS T.TT ANTES. 2 Little children need not fear, When they know that Thou art near; Thou dost love us, Saviour dear: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Little hearts may love Thee well, Little lips Thy love mav tell, Little hymns Thy praises swell: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 4 Little lives may be divine, Little deeds of love may shine, Little ones be wholly Thine : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 5 Jesu, once an infant small, Cradled in the oxen's stall, Though the God and Lord of all: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 6 Once a child so good and fair, Feeling want, and toil, and care, All that we may have to bear : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 7 Jesu, Thou dost love us still, And it is Thy holy will That we should be safe from ill: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 8 Be Thou with us every day, In our work and in our play, When we learn and when we pray: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 9 When we lie asleep at night, Ever may Thy angels bright Keep us safe till morning light: Hear us, Holy Jesu. 10 Make us brave without a fear, M ake us happy, full of cheer, LITANIES. 421 Sure that Thou art always near : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 11 May we prize our Christian name, May we guard it free from blame, Fearing all that causes shame : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 12 May we grow from day to day, Glad to learn each holy way, Ever ready to obey : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 13 May we ever try to be From all sinful tempers free, Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 14 May our thoughts be undefiled, May our words be true and mild, Make us each a holy child : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 15 Jesu, Son of God most high, Who didst in a manger lie, Who upon the cross didst die : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 16 Jesu, from Thy heavenly throne, Watching o'er each little one, Till our life on earth is done : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 17 Jesu, Whom we hope to see Calling us in heaven to be Happy evermore with Thee : Hear us, Holy Jesu. Citann of the Incarnate £ife. 527 7.7.7.5. LORD of mercy and of might, Of mankind the life and light, 422 LITANIES. Maker, Teacher infinite : Jesu, hear and save. 2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild, Humbled to a mortal child, Captive, beaten, bound, reviled : Jesu, hear and save. 3 Throned above celestial things, Borne aloft on angels' wings, Lord of lords, and King of kings : Jesu, hear and save. 4 Soon to come to earth again, Judge of angels and of men, Hear us now, and hear us then: Jesu, hear and save. Citanri of tlje incarnate £\U. 528 7.7.7.6. GOD the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, Three in One, Hear us from Thy heavenly throne : Spare us, Holy Trinity. 2 Thou Who, leaving crown and throne, Camest here, an outcast lone, That Thou mightest save Thine own : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Thou with sinners wont to eat, Who with loving words didst greet Mary weeping at Thy feet : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 4 Thou Whose saddened look did chide Peter when he thrice denied, Till with bitter tears he cried : Hear us, Holy Jesu. LITANIES. 423 5 Thou Who hanging on the tree To the thief saidst, " Thou shalt be To-day in Paradise with Me : " Hear us, Holy Jesu. 6 Thou, despised, denied, refused, And for man's transgressions bruised, Sinless, yet of sin accused : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 7 Thou "Who on the cross didst reign, Dying there in bitter pain, Cleansing with- Thy blood our stain : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 8 Shepherd of the straying sheep, Comforter of them that weep, Hear us crying from the deep : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 9 That in Thy pure innocence We may wash our souls' offense, And find truest penitence : We beseech Thee, Jesu. 10 That we give to sin no place, That we never quench Thy grace, That we ever seek Thy face : We beseech Thee, Jesu. 11 That denying evil lust, Living godly, meek, and just, In Thee only we may trust : We beseech Thee, Jesu. 12 That to sin forever dead, We may live to Thee instead, And the narrow pathway tread : We beseech Thee, Jesu. LITANIES. 13 When shall end the battle sore, When our pilgrimage is o'er, Grant Thy peace for evermore : We beseech Thee, Jesu. £itcmn of penitence. 529 part i. 7.7.7.6. FATHER, hear Thy children's call : Humbly at Thy feet we fall, Prodigals, confessing all : We beseech Thee, hear us. 2 Christ, beneath Thy cross, we blame All our life of sin and shame ; Penitent we breathe Thy Name : We beseech Thee, hear us. 3 Holy Spirit, grieved and tried, Oft forgotten and defied, Now we mourn our stubborn pride : We beseech Thee, hear us. 4 Love, that caused us first to be, Love, that bled upon the tree, Love, that draws us lovingly : We beseech Thee, hear us. 5 We Thy call have disobeyed, Into paths of sin have strayed, And repentance have delayed : We beseech Thee, hear us. 6 Sick, we come to Thee for cure, Guilty, seek Thy mercy sure, Evil, long to be made pure : We beseech Thee, hear us. 7 Blind, we pray that we may see, Bound, we pray to be made free, LITANIES. 41!5 Stained, we pray for sanctity: We beseech Thee, hear us. 8 Thou Who hear'st each contrite sigh, Bidding sinful souls draw nigh, Willing not that one should die : We beseech Thee, hear us. PART II. 9 By the gracious saving call, Spoken tenderly to all Who have shared in Adam's fall, We beseech Thee, hear us. 10 By the nature Jesus wore, By the stripes and death He bore,= By His life for evermore, We beseech Thee, hear us. 11 By the love that longs to bless, Pitying our sore distress, Leading us to holiness, We beseech Thee, hear us. 12 By the love so calm and strong, Patient still to suffer wrong And our day of grace prolong, We beseech Thee, hear us. 13 By the love that speaks within, Calling us to flee from sin, And the joy of goodness win, We beseech Thee, hear us. 14 By the love that bids Thee spare, By the heaven Thou dost prepare, By Thy promises to prayer, We beseech Thee, hear us. PART III. 15 Teach us what Thy love has borne, That with loving sorrow torn 426 LITANIES. Truly contrite we may mourn : We beseech Thee, hear us. 16 Gifts of light and grace bestow, Help us to resist the foe, Fearing1 what alone is woe : We beseech Thee, hear us. 17 Let not sin within us reign, May we gladly suffer pain, If it purge away our stain : We beseech Thee, hear us. 18 May we to all evil die, Fleshly longings crucify, Fix our hearts and thoughts on high : We beseech Thee, hear us. 19 Grant us faith to know Thee near, Hail Thy grace, Thy judgment fear, And through trial persevere : We beseech Thee, hear us. 20 Grant us hope from earth to rise, And to strain with eager eyes Towards the promised heavenly prize : We beseech Thee, hear us. 21 Grant us love Thy love to own, Love to live for Thee alone, And the power of grace make known : We beseech Thee, hear us. 22 All our weak endeavors bless, As we ever onward press, Till we perfect holiness : We beseech Thee, hear us. 23 Lead us daily nearer Thee, Till at last Thy face we see, Crowned with Thine own purity : We beseech Thee, hear us. LITANIES. 427 530 7.7.7.6. &lje ittorbs on tl)c Cross. PART I. *' Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."— St. Luke, xxiii. 34. JESU, in Thy dying woes, Even while Thy life-blood flows, Craving pardon for Thy foes : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 2 Saviour, for our pardon sue, When our sins Thy pangs renew, For we know not what we do : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Oh, may we, who mercy need, Be like Thee in heart and deed, When with wrong our spirits bleed : Hear us, Holy Jesu. PART H. " To-day shalt thou he with Me in Paradise." St. Luke, xxiii. 43. 1 Jesu, pitying the sighs Of the thief, who near Thee dies, Promising him Paradise : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 2 May we, in our guilt and shame, Still Thy love and mercy claim, Calling humbly on Thy Name : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Oh, remember us who pine, Looking from our cross to Thine ; Cheer our souls with hope divine : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 42S LITANIES. PART III. Woman, behold thy son ! " " Behold thy mother ! " St. John, xix. 26, 27. 1 Jesu, loving to the end Her whose heart Thy sorrows rend, And Thy dearest human friend : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 2 May we in Thy sorrows share, And for Thee all peril dare, And enjoy Thy tender care : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 May we all Thy loved ones be, All one holy family, Loving for the love of Thee : Hear us, Holy Jesu. PART IV. " My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me 1 n St. Matt, xxvli. 46. 1 Jesu, whelmed in fears unknown, With our evil left alone, While no light from heaven is shown : Hear us, Holy Jesu. *2 When we vainly seem to pray, And our hope seems far away, In the darkness be our stay : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Though no Father seem to hear, Though no light our spirits cheer, Tell our f aithTthat God is near : Hear us, Holy Jesu. PART V. " I thirst."— St. John, xix. 28. 1 Jesu, in Thy thirst and pain, While Thy wounds Thy life-blood drain. LJTANIE3. Thirsting more our love to gain : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 2 Thirst for us in mercy still , All Thy holy work fulfill : Satisfy Thy loving will : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 May we thirst Thy love to know ; Lead us in our sin and woe Where the healing waters flow: Hear us, Holy Jesu. PART VI. "It is finished." — St. John, xix. 30. 1 Jesu, all our ransom paid, All Thy Father's will obeyed, By Thy suif erings perfect made : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 2 Save us in our soul's distress, Be our help to cheer and bless, While we grow in holiness : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 Brighten all our heavenward way, With an ever holier ray, Till we pass to perfect day : Hear us, Holy Jesu. PART VII. " Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.' St. Luke, xxiii. 46. 1 Jesu, all Thy labor vast, All Thy woe and conflict past, Yielding up Thy soul at last : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 430 FOR CHILDREN. g 2 When the death shades round us lower, Guard us from the tempter's power, Keep us in that trial hour : Hear us, Holy Jesu. 3 May Thy life and death supply Grace to live and grace to die, Grace to reach the home on high : Hear us, Holy Jesu. IX. APPENDIX. lot Cfjilbnm. 531 6.5 TESUS, King of glory, V Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear Thy children cry. Pardon our transgressions, Cleanse us from our sin ; By Thy Spirit help us Heavenly life to win. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear Thy children cry. 2 On this day of gladness, Bending low the knee In Thine earthly temple, Lord, we worship Thee j Celebrate Thy goodness, Mercy, grace, and truth, FOR CHILDREN. 431 All Thy loving guidance Of our heedless youth. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 3 For the little children, Who have come to Thee ; For the glad, bright spirits Who Thy glory see ; For the loved ones resting In Thy dear embrace; For the pure and holy Who behold Thy face, Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 4 For Thy faithful servants Who have entered in; For Thy fearless soldiers Who have conquered sin ; For the countless legions Who have followed Thee, Heedless of the danger, On to victory ; Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 5 When the shadows lengthen, Show us, Lord, Thy way; Through the darkness lead us To the heavenly day. When our course is finished, Ended all the strife, FOR CHILDREN. w Grant us with the faithful, Palms and crowns of life. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear Thy children cry. 6s. triTH gladsome hearts we come Within our holy home, Our Saviour's Name to sing. Oh, well His House we love ! Oh, joy all joys above, To praise the children's King! 2 The angels sing on high Thy glory through the sky, And then to earth they wing; To guard us while we sleep, And, as their watch they keep, To praise the children's King. 3 Oh, may we, while we live, Such willing service give, A holy offering ! And still Thy glory show By deeds of We below, To praise the children's King. 4 And may our hearts aspire To join the heavenly choir, Whose strains forever ring ; And learn on earth their hymn, The song of seraphim, To praise the children's King. 5 0 Light of Light, to Thee Let earth and sky and sea Eternal homage bring ; And grant us through Thy love, Before Thy throne above, To praise the children's King. FOR CHILDREN. 433 533 7.6, ClOME, praise your Lord and Saviour 1 In strains of holy mirth ! Give thanks to Him, 0 children, Who lived a child on earth ! He loved the little children. And called them to His side, His loving arms embraced them, And for their sake He died. 2 O Jesus, we would praise Thee With songs of holy joy ; For Thou on earth didst sojourn A pure and spotless boy. Make us like Thee, obedient, Like Thee from sin-stains free, Like Thee in God's own temple, In lowly home like Thee. 3 0 Jesus, we would praise Thee, The lowly maiden's son: In Thee all gentlest graces Are gathered into one. Oh, give that best adornment That Christian child can wear, The meek and quiet spirit Which shone in Thee so fair ! 4 0 Lord, with voices lifted We sing our songs of praise ; Be Thou the light and pattern Of all our childhood's days ; And lead us ever onward, That while we stay below, We may, like Thee, 0 Jesus, In grace and wisdom grow. 534 8.7. JESUS, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless Thy little lamb to-night; FOR CHILDREN. Through the darkness be Thou near me; Keep ine 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. 535 6.5. NOW the day is over, Night is drawing nigh ; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky j 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose ; With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee ; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep, blue sea. 4 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain ; Those who plan some evil From their sins restrain. 5 Through the long night-watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 6 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure, and fresh, and sinless In xhy holy eyes. FOR CHILDREN. 536 s.m. WE come, Lord, to Thy feet On this Thy holy day: , Oh, coaie to us, while here we meet To learn, and praise, and pray! 2 Our many sins forgive,; The 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' labors own ; That we and they may meet above, To sing before Thy throne. 537 8.5.7.15. GLORY to the blessed Jesus ! Who for us was born, In the stable, cold and poor, On glad Christmas morn. 2 Glory to the blessed Jesus ! Who was crucified On Good Friday for our sins : Loving us He died. 3 Glory to the blessed Jesus ! Who for sinners lay In the tomb, and rose upon Happy Easter day. 4 Glory to the blessed Jesus ! He, Who is our Way, Went up in a cloud to heaven, On Ascension day. 5 Glory to the blessed Jesus! Who, at Whitsuntide, Sent His Holy Spirit down, With us to abide. 436 FOR CHILDREN. 6 Glory to the blessed Jesus ! We will praise His love, All our days on earth below, ♦ And for aye above. 538 8.3.3.6. ALL my heart this night rejoices, -£*- As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices ; " Christ is born," their choirs are singing, TiU the aii- Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark ! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Doth entreat, (i Flee from woe and danger ! Brethren, come ! from all doth grieve you, You are freed j All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder! Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder ! Love Him Who with love is yearning ! Hail the Star, That from far Bright with hope is burning ! 4 Thee, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish, Live to Thee, And with Thee Dying, shall not perish ; 'But shall dwell with Thee forever, Far on high, In the joy That can alter never. FOR CHILDREN. 437 539 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.4. JOY fills our inmost hearts to-day ! The royal Child is born; And angel hosts in glad array His Advent keep this morn. Rejoice, rejoice ! Th' incarnate Word Has come on earth to dwell ; No sweeter sound than this is heard, Emmanuel ! 2 Low at the cradle throne we bend, V¥e wonder and adore ; And feel no bliss can ours transcend, No joy was sweet before. Rejoice, etc. 3 For us the world must lose its charms Before the manger shrine, When, folded in Thy mother's arms, We see Thee, Babe divine. Rejoice, etc. 4 Thou Light of uncreated Light, Shine on us, Holy Child ; That we may keep Thy birthday bright, With service undefiled. Rejoice, etc. 540 8.7.8.7.7.7. ONCE in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby, In a manger for His bed-, Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, 43S FOR CHILDREN. And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall : With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3 Andjthrough all His wondrous childhood, He would honor and obey. Love, and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms He lay ; Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. 4 For He is our childhood's pattern ; Day by day like us He grew ; He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew ; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 5 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love : For that child so dear and gentle Is onr Lord in heaven above : And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. 6 Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven. Set at God's right hand on high; When like stars His children crowned, All in white shall wait around. 541 6.5. IV" OW a new year opens, -i-^ Now we newly turn To the holy Saviour, Lessons fresh to learn. 2 This the holy lesson On the year's first day ; FOR CHILDREN. 439 Jesus by obedience Teaches to obey. 3 Of Thy cross thus early, Tokens Thou dost give ; By Thy wounds Thou healest ; By Thy death we live. 4 Not to suffer only, Jesus, didst Thou come, But to leave us way -marks Pointing to our home. 5 In Thy blessed footsteps Ever may we tread ; Safe when keeping near Thee, By Thy Spirit led. 542 8,7. SAW you never, in the twilight, When the sun had left the skies, Up in heaven the clear stars shining Through the gloom, like silver eyes ? So of old the wise men, watching, Saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from far. 2 Heard you never of the story How they crossed the desert wild, Journeved on by plain and mountain, Till they found the holy Child ? How they opened all their treasure, Kneeling to that infant King ; Gave the gold and fragrant incense, Gave the myrrh in offering % 3 Know ye not that lowly baby Was the bright and morning Star? He Who came to light the Gentiles, And the darkened isles afar J? FOR CHILDREN. And, we too, may seek His cradle ; There our hearts' best treasures bring; Love, and faith, and true devotion, For our Saviour, God, and King. 543 7s. T AMB of God, for sinners slain ; -L^ By Thy mercy born again, For Thy guidance still we pray, Lest from grace we fall away. 2 By the mystic, cleansing flood, By the Water and the Blood, Washed and sanctified to Thee, Holy may we ever be. 3 Aid us with Thy daily grace > Steadfastly to run our race ; Grant us victory in the strife, And the prize of endless life. 4 Praise to Thee, from all on earth, God, Who gavest us new birth; Praise from all the heavenly host; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 544 CM. 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, FOR CHILDREN. 441 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, He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved ! And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood*, And try His works to do. 545 6.5. GOLDEN harps are sounding, Angel voices sing, Pearly gates are opened, Opened for the King ; Jesus, King of glory, Jesus, King of love, Is gone up in triumph To His throne above. All His work is ended, Joyfully we sing ; Jesus hath ascended ! Glory to our King ! 2 He Who came to save us, He Who bled and died, Now is crowned with glory, At His Father's side. Never more to suffer, Never more to die ; Jesus, King of glory, Is gone up on high ! All His work, etc. 3 Pleading for His children In that blessed place, Calling them to glory, Sending them His grace; FOE CHILDREN. His bright home preparing, Faithful ones, for you; Jesus ever liveth, Ever loveth too. All His work, etc. 546 7.7.5.7.7.7.5. GREAT Creator, Lord of all, Father, Friend, on Thee we call ; Hear Thy children's prayer. Guide us, rule us, as is best, With Thy loving favor blest, Till we reach Thy home of rest, And are with Thee there. 2 Jesus, Who for man didst die, Who dost plead Thy death on high, And our place prepare ; From sin's bondage set us free, Lead us onward after Thee, Till with joy Thy face we see, And Thy likeness wear. 3 Holy Spirit, Life, and Light, Wisdom, Pureness, Love, and Might, Fallen souls restore ; Guide our spirits when we pray, Cheer us, help us on our way, Make us holier day by day, Till we sin no more. 4 Ever blessed Three in One, May Thy will in us be done, Show in us Thy love ; Keep us Thine while here below, Make us in Thy grace to grow, And at last Thy glory know In the world above. FOR CHILDREN. 443 547 7s. GLORY to the Father give, God in Whom we move and live; Children's prayers He deigns to hear, Children's songs delight His ear. 2 Glory to the Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King; Children, raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for He was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost ! Be this day a Pentecost ; 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 u God is love." 548 8.7.8.7.4.7. GOD Almighty, in Thy temple Low before Thy throne we bow ; From Thy dwelling-place in glory Hear our supplications now, While we offer Earnest prayer and solemn vow. 2 Christ our Saviour, Thou Who carest For the youngest of Thy fold, Give us now Thy heavenly blessing, As Thou didst in days of old; Priceless treasure, Richer far than gems or gold. 3 God the Holy Ghost, be near us; Ever dwell our hearts within; FOR CHILDREN. Keep them pure, and brave, and earnest, Give us grace to conquer sin, And, through Jesus, Heaven's eternal crown to win. 4 Holy Trinity, defend us In a world with evil rife ; Let Thine angel-guards surround us In each sore and bitter strife : Oh, preserve us Unto everlasting life ! 549 7s. KING of glory! Saviour dear! Grant us grace to persevere : Leader of the hosts of God, May we tread where Thou hast trod ! 2 Once for Thee, the Crucified, Many a faithful martyr died : How can we, Thy children, show All our love, for all Thy woe ? 3 They for Thee faced ax and wheel, Fire, and beasts, and piercing steel : Like them, may we suffer shame, Pain or loss for Thy dear Name ; 4 Bearing calmly for our Lord Thoughtless jest or bitter word ; Curbing angry speech and tear, Strong in Thee to persevere. 5 Persevere ! Thy yoke is light. Persevere ! Thy crown is bright. Persevere, and we shall sing In the palace of our King ! FOR CHILDREN. 550 6.5. JESUS, high in glory, Lend a listening ear; When we bow before Thee, Children's praises hear. 2 Though Thou art so holy, Heaven's almighty King, Thou wilt stoop to listen, When Thy praise we sing. 3 We are little children, Weak and apt to stray ; Saviour, guide and keep us In the heavenly way. 4 Save us, Lord, from sinning ; Watch us day by day; Help us now to love Thee; Take our sins away. 5 Then, when Thou dost call us To our heavenly home, We shall gladly answer, Saviour, Lord, we come. 551 7s. GOD of mercy, throned on high, Listen from Thy lofty seat ; Hear, oh, hear our lowly cry ! G-uide, oh, guide our wandering feet ! 2 Young and erring travellers, we All our dangers do not know ; Scarcely fear the stormy sea, Hardly feel the tempest blow. 446 FOR CHILDREN. 3 Jesus, lover of the young, Cleanse ns with Thy blood divine ; Ere the tide of sin grow strong. Make us, take us, keep us Thine. 4 When perplexed in dangers' snare, Thou alone our guide canst be ; "When oppressed with deepest care. Whom have we to trust but Thee ? 5 Let us ever hear Thy voice, Ask Thy counsel every day : Saints and angels will rejoice, If we walk in wisdom's way. 6 Saviour, give us faith, and pour Hope and Jove on every soul ; Hope, till time shall be no more ; Love, while endless ages roll. 552 7s. LOVING Shepherd of Thy sheep, Keep Thy lambs, in safety keep ; Nothing can Thy power withstand ; None can pluck us from Thy hand. 2 Loving Saviour, Thou didst give Thine own life that we might live ; And the hands outstretched to bless Bear the cruel nails' impress. 3 We would praise Thee every day, Gladly all Thy .will obey, Like Thy blessed ones above Happy in Thy precious love. 4 Loving Shepherd, ever near, Teach Thy lambs Thy voice to hear j Suffer not our steps to stray ;he strait and narrow wav. FOR CHILDREN. 447 5 Where Thou leadest we would go, Walking in Thy steps below, Till before our Father's throne We shall know as we are known. 553 7.6, THERE'S a friend for little children Above the bright blue sky, A friend Who never changes, Whose love will never die ; Our earthly friends may fail us, And change with changing years, This friend is always worthy Of that dear Name He bears. 2 There's a rest for little children Above the bright blue sky, Who love the blessed Saviour, And to the Father cry ; A rest from every turmoil, From sin and sorrow free, Where every little pilgrim Shall rest eternally. 3 There's a home for little children Above the bright blue sky, Where Jesus reigns in glory, A home of peace and joy ; No home on earth is like it, Nor can with it compare ; For every one is happy, Nor could be happier there. 4 There's a song for little children Above the bright blue sky, A song that will not weary, Though sung continually ; A song which even angels Can never, never sine: ; 448 FOR CHILDREN. They know not Christ as Saviour, But worship Him as King. 5 There's a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky, And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by and by ; All, all above is treasured, And found in Christ alone : Lord, grant Thy little children To know Thee as their own. 554 cm. COME, Christian children, come and raise Your voice with one accord ; Come, sing in joyful songs of praise The glories of your Lord. 2 Sing of the wonders of His love, And loudest praises give To Him Who left His throne above, And died that you might live. 3 Sing of the wonders of His truth, And read in every page The promise made to earliest youth, Fulfilled to latest age. 4 Sing of the wonders of His power, Who with His own right arm Upholds and keeps you hour by hour, And shields from every harm. 5 Sing of the wonders of His grace, Who made and keeps you His, And guides you to the appointed place At His right hand in bliss. 555 8.7. GRACIOUS Saviour, gentle Shepherd, Children all are dear to Thee; FOB CHILDREN. 449 Gathered with Thine arms and carried In Thy bosom may we be ; Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, From all want and danger free. 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave ns From Thy fold to go astray ; By Thy look of love directed May we walk the narrow way; Thus direct ns, and protect ns, Lest we fall an easy prey. 3 Cleanse onr hearts from sinf nl folly, In the stream Thy love supplied, Mingled stream of blood and water, Flowing from Thy wounded side 3 And to heavenly pastures lead us, Where Thy own still waters glide. 4 Let Thy holy Word instruct us °, Guide us daily by its light; Let Thy love and grace constrain us To approve whate'er is right ; Take Thine easy yoke, and wear it, Strengthened with Thy heavenly might. 5 Taught to lisp the holy praises WTiich on earth Thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts unfeigned, May we our thank-offerings bring ; Then with all the saints in glory Join to praise our Lord and King. 556 8.7. HEAVENLY Father, send Thy blessing On Thy children gathered here, May they all, Thy Name confessing, Be to Thee forever dear; 450 FOR CHILDREN. May they be like Joseph, loving, Dutiful, and chaste, and pure ; And their faith, like David, proving, Steadfast unto death endure. 2 Holy Saviour, Who in meekness Didst vouchsafe a child to be, Guide their steps and help their weakness, Bless and make them like to Thee. Bear Thy lambs when they are weary In Thine arms and at Thy breast ; Through life's desert, dry and dreary, Bring them to Thy heavenly rest. 3 Spread Thy golden pinions o?er them, Holy Spirit from above ; Guide them, lead them, go before them, Give them peace, and joy, and love : Temples of Thy glorious Godhead, May they with Thy presence shine, And immortal bliss inherit, And for evermore be Thine. 557 8.8.8.8.7. WHEN in the Lord Jehovah's Name, The Saviour lowly riding came, Loudest and first an infant throng Greeted His coming with their song, Hosanna in the highest ! 2 We too are taught to know the Lord, To fear His Name, to read His Word ; And though we simple are and young, Can praise Him with our joyful song, Hosanna in the highest ! 3 Soon shall the Lord again pass by To judgment from His throne on high; And from the saints' assembled throng Shall burst upon the world the song, Hosanna in the highest ! FOR CHILDREN. 4 Then inay our youthful band be found With coronals of triumph crowned ; Raising, the heavenly hosts among, Our chorus of eternal song, Hosanna in the highest ! 558 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.8. TVTHEN, His salvation bringing, » ▼ To Sion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to His Name ; Nor did their zeal offend Him, But as He rode along, He let them still attend Him, And smiled to hear their song. Hosanna to Jesus they sang. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love to children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Sion's heavenly hill ; We'll flock around His banner, Who sits upon the throne, And cry aloud, Hosanna To David's royal Son : Hosanna to Jesus we'll sing. 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Might well hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words ? No ; while our hearts are tender, They too shall be the Lord's. Hosanna to Jesus, our King. 559 c. m. OSANNA ! Raise the pealing hymn To David's Son and Lord : H 452 CHILDREN. With cherubim and seraphim, Exalt the Incarnate Word. 2 Hosanna ! Lord, our feeble tongue No lofty strains can raise ; But Thou wilt not despise the young, Who meekly chant Thy praise. 3 Hosanna ! Sovereign, Prophet, Priest, How vast Thv gifts, how free ! Thy Blood, our life; Thy Word, our feast ; Thy Name, our only plea. 4 Hosanna ! Once Thy gracious ear Approved a lisping throng ; Be gracious still, and deign'to hear Our ever grateful song. 560 p. m. HOSANNA we sing, like the children dear, In the olden days when the Lord lived here ; He blessed little children, and smiled on them, While they chanted His praise in Jerusalem. 2 Alleluia we sing, like the children bright, With their harps of gold and their raiment white, As they follow their Shepherd, with lov- ing eyes, Through the beautiful valleys of Paradise. 3 Hosanna we sing, for He bends His ear, And rejoices the hymns of His own to hear ; We know that His heart Avill never wax cold To the lambs that He feeds in His earthly fold. FOR CHILDREN. 453 4 Alleluia we sing in the Church we love, Alleluia resounds in the Church above; To Thy little ones, Lord. m& j given, That we lose not our part in the song of heaven. 561 o.i T\^HEX Jesus left His Father s throne. » ' He chose an humble birth : Like us, unhonored and unknown. He came to dwell on earth. Like Him may we be found below, In wisdom-.- path of peace ; Like Him in grace and knowledge grow, years and strength increase. 2 Sweet were His words and kind His look. When mothers round Him pressed ; Their infants in His arms He toe And on His bosom blessed. from the world's ailuring harms, Beneath His watchful e Thus in the circle of His arms May we forever lie. 3 "When Jesus into Salem rode. The children sang around ; For joy tl epalms,andstrowed Their garments on the ground. Hosanna our ; ;s raise. Hosanna to our King ! Should we forget our Saviour's praise. The stones themselves would sing. 562 pm. I THINK when I read that sweet story of old. When Jesus was here among men, 454 FOR CHILDREN. How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then. 2 1 wish that His hands had been placed on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, " Let the little ones come unto Me." 3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in His love j And if I thus earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above, 4 In that beautiful place He has gone to pre- pare For all who are washed and forgiven ; And many dear children shall be with Him there, For " of such is the kingdom of heaven " 5 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall, Never heard of that heavenly home ; I wish they could know there is room for them all. And that Jesus has bid them to come. 563 7s. SAVIOUR ! teach me, day by day, Love's sweet lesson to obey ; Sweeter lessons cannot be, Loving Him Who first loved me. 2 With a childlike heart of love, At Thy bidding may I move ; Prompt to serve and follow Thee, Loving Him Who first loved me. FOE CHILDREN. 455 3 Teach me all Thy steps to trace, Strong to follow in Thy grace : Learning how to love from Thee ; Loving Him Who first loved me. 4 Love in loving finds employ, In obedience all her joy ; Ever new that joy will be, Loving Him Who first loved me. 5 Thus may I rejoice to show That I feel the love I owe ; Singing, till Thy face I see. Of His love Who first loved me. 564 ait DEAR Jesus, ever at my side, How loving Thou must be, To leave Thy home in heaven to guard A little child like me. 2 I cannot feel Thee touch my hand, With pressure light and mild, To check me as my mother did, When I was but a child : 3 But I have felt Thee in my thoughts, Rebuking sin for me ; And when my heart loves God, I know The sweetness is from Thee. 4 And when, dear Saviour, I kneel down, Morning and night in prayer, Something there is within my heart Which tells me Thou art there. 5 Yes. when I pray. Thou prayest too : Thy X->rayer is all for me ; But when I sleep, Thou sleepest not, But watchest patiently. 456 FOR CHILDREN. 565 c. m. BY cool Siloam's shady rill How fair the lily grows ! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, Of Sharon's dewy rose ! 2 Lo ! snch the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 3 By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away. 4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age Will shake the soul with sorrow's power, And stormy passion's rage. 5 0 Thou, Whose infant feet were found Within Thy Father's shrine, Whose years, with changeless virtue crowned, Were all alike divine : 6 Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age and death, To keep us still Thine own. 566 7s. LAMB of God, I look to Thee : Thou shalt my example be ; Thou art gentle, meek, and mild; Thou wast once a little child. FOR CHILDREN. 457 2 Fain I would be as Thou art ; Give me Thy obedient heart j Thou art pitiful and kind, Let me have Thy loving mind. 3 Let me, above all, fulfill God my heavenly Father's will, Never His good Spirit grieve, Only to His glory live. 4 Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, In Thy gracious hands I am ; Make me, Saviour, what Thou art, Live Thyself within my heart. 5 I shall then show forth Thy praise, Serve Thee all my happy days ; Then the world shall always see Christ the holy Child in me. 567 6.5. TESUS, meek and gentle, ^ Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour* Hear Thy children's cry. 2 Pardon our offenses, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. 3 Give us holy freedom, Fill our hearts with love ; Draw us, holy Jesus, To the realms above. 4 Lead us on our journey, Be Thyself the way Through terrestrial darkness To celestial day. FOR CHILDREN. 5 Jesus, meek and gentle, Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. 568 6.6.6.6.8.8. HUSHED was the evening hymn. The temple courts were dark, The lamp was burning dim, Before the sacred ark : When suddenly a voice divine Rang through the silence of the shrine. 2 The old man, meek and mild, The priest of Israel, slept ; His watch the temple-child, The little Levite, kept; And what from Eli's sense was sealed, The Lord to Hannah's son revealed. 3 Oh. give me Samuel's ear, The open ear, 0 Lord, Alive and quick to hear Each whisper of Thy word! Like him to answer at Thy call, And to obey Thee first of all. 4 Oh, give me Samuel's heart, A lowly heart, that waits "Where in Thy house Thou art, Or watches at Thy gates! By day and night, a heart that still Moves at the breathing of Thy will. 5 Oh, give me Samuel's mind, A sweet, unmurmuring faith, Obedient and resigned To Thee in life and death! FOR CHILDREN. 459 That I may read with childlike eyes Truths that are hidden from the wise. 569 s.m. FAIR waved the golden corn In Canaan's pleasant land. When, full of joy, some shining morn. Went forth the reaper-band. 2 To God, so good and great, Their cheerful thanks they pour; Then cany to His temple-gate The choicest of their store. 3 Like Israel, Lord, we give Oar earliest fruits to Thee, And pray that long as we shall live, We may Thy children be. 4 Thine is our youthful prime, And lif e and all its powers ; Be with us in our morning time, And bless our evening hours. 5 In wisdom let us grow, As years and strength are given, That we may serve Thy Church below, And join Thy saints in heaven. 570 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4. ABOVE the clear blue sky, -ljL In heaven's bright abode, The angel host on high Sing praises to their God: Alleluia ! They love to sing To God their King Alleluia ! 460 FOR CHILDREN. 2 But God from children's tongues On earth receiveth praise ; We then our cheerful songs In sweet accord will raise : Alleluia ! We too will sing To God our King Alleluia ! 3 O blessed Lord, Thy truth To all Thy flock impart, And teach us in our youth To know Thee as Thou art. Alleluia ! Then shall we sing To God our King Alleluia ! 4 Oh, may Thy holy Word Spread all the world around! And all with one accord Uplift the joyful sound: Alleluia ! All then shall sing To God their King Alleluia ! 571' GEEAT Shepherd of the sheep, Who all Thy flock doth keep, Leading by waters calm ; Do Thou my footsteps guide, To follow by Thy side; Make me Thy little lamb. 2 I fear I may be torn By many a sharp-set thorn, As far from Thee I stray ; My weary feet may bleed, For rough are paths which lead Out of Thy pleasant way. FOR CHILDREN. 461 3 But when the road is long, Thy tender arm, and strong", The weary one will bear ; And Thou wilt wash me clean, And lead to pastures green, Where all the flowers are fair. 4 Till, from the soil of sin Cleansed and made pure within, Dear Saviour, Who hast died, Thou bringest me in love, Safe to Thy fold above, Forever to abide. 572 7s. LORD, Thy children guide and keep, As with feeble steps they press On the pathway rough and steep Through the weary wilderness. Holy Jesus, day by day, Lead us in the narrow way. 2 There are stony ways to tread ; Give the strength we sorely lack. There are tangled paths to tread ; Light us, lest we miss the track. Holy Jesus, day by day, Lead us in the narrow way. 3 There are sandy wastes that he Cold and sunless, vast and drear, Where the feeble faint and die ; Grant us grace to persevere. Holy Jesus, day by day, Lead us in the narrow way. 4 There are soft and flowery glades Decked with golden-fruited trees, 462 FOR CHILDREN. Sunny slopes and scented shades ; Keep us, Lord, from slothful ease. Holy Jesus, day by day, Lead us in the narrow way. 5 Upward still to purer heights ! Onward yet to scenes more blest, Calmer regions, clearer lights, Till we reach the promised rest ! Holy Jesus, day by day, Lead us in the narrow way. 573 8.7.8.7.4.7. SAVIOUR, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care ; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us ; For our use Thy folds prepare : Blessed Jesus ! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. 2 Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be j Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free : Blessed Jesus ! Let us early turn to Thee. 3 Early let us seek Thy favor, Early let us learn Thy will ; Do Thou, Lord, our only Saviour, With Thy love our bosoms fill : Blessed Jesus ! Thou hast loved us : love us still. 574 8.7. GRANT us, 0 our heavenly Father, In the dawning of our days, Thee in all things to remember, Thee to serve, and Thee to praise. FOR CHILDREN. 463 2 With the cross of Christ, our Saviour. Stamped upon our infant brows, May we in the battle's dawning Heed His word, and keep our vows. 3 Then in Holy Confirmation, By the laying on of hands, Strength may we receive, and blessing. To obey our Lord's commands. May we close and closer cling- To our Lord, and to His altar There ourselves an offering bring. 5 Step by step in life advancing, Onward, upward, as we move Through the world unharmed, rejoicing In His all-redeeming love : 6 Blest in joy, upheld in sorrow, At our work as in His sight, May His presence still be with us, As we do it with our might. 7 Serving Thee, our heavenly Father, From the dawn to set of sun, Serving Thee in life's young morning, Till our work on earth is done : 8 Till the shadows of the evening Shall forever pass aAvay, And the Resurrection-morning Kindle into perfect day. 575 l. m. OLORD, the Holy Innocents Laid down for Thee their infant life, And martyrs brave and patient saints Have stood for Thee in fire and strife. 464 FOR CHILDREN. 2 We wear the cross they wore of old, Our lips have learned like vows to make ; We need not die j we cannot fight ; What may we do for Jesus' sake I 3 Oh, day by day each Christian child Has much to do, without, within ; A death to die for Jesus' sake, A weary war to wage with sin. 4 When deep within our swelling hearts, The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When bitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes ; 5 Then we may stay the angry blow, Then we may check the hasty word, Give gentle answers back again, And fight a battle for our Lord. 6 With smiles of peace and looks of love, Light in our clwellings we may make, Bid kind good-humor brighten there, And do all still for Jesus' sake. 7 There's not a child so weak and small But has his little cross to take, His little work of love and praise, That he may do for Jesus' sake. 576 6.5. JESUS, gentlest Saviour, God of might and power, Thou Thyself art dwelling With us at this hour. 2 Nature cannot hold Thee, Heaven is all too strait For Thine endless glory, And Thy royal state. FOR CHILDREN. 465 3 Out beyond the shining" Of the farthest star, Thou art ever stretching Infinitely far. 4 Yet the hearts of children Hold what worlds cannot. And the God of wonders Loves the lowly spot. 5 Jesus, gentlest Saviour, Thou art with us now ; Fill us with Thy goodness Till our hearts o'erflow. 6 Multiply our graces; Give us love and fear, And, dear Lord, the chiefest, Grace to persevere ! 7 Oh, how can we thank Thee For a gift like this, Gift that truly maketh Heaven's eternal bliss ? 577 8.7.8.7.4.7. IN the vineyard of our Father Daily work we find to do : Scattered gleanings we may gather, Though we are but young and few ; Little clusters Help to fill the garners too. 2 Toiling early in the morning, Catching moments through the day, Nothing small or lowly scorning, While we work, and watch, and pray ; Gathering gladly Free-will offerings by the way. FOR CHILDREN. 3 Not for selfish praise or glory, Not for objects nothing worth, But to send the blessed story Of the Gospel o'er the earth, Telling mortals Of our Lord and Saviour's birth. 4 Upland ever at our calling, Till in death our lips are dumb, Or till, sin's dominion falling, Christ shall in His kingdom come, And His children Reach their everlasting home. 5 Steadfast, then, in our endeavor, Heavenly Father, may we be ; And forever, and forever, We will give the praise to Thee; Alleluia ! Singing all eternity. 578 8.7. GOD in heaven, hear our singing ! Only little ones are we ; Yet a great petition bringing, Father, now we come to Thee. 2 Let Thy kingdom come, we pray Thee ; Let the world in Thee find rest ! Let all know Thee and obey Thee, Loving, praising, blessing, blest ! 3 Let the sweet and joyful story Of the Saviour's wondrous love, Wake on earth a song of glory, Like the angels' song above ! LAY HELPERS. 467 4 Father, send the glorious hour ! Every heart be Thine alone ! For the kingdom, and the power, And the glory are Thine own. Also the following : 526 Jesu, from Thy throne on high. 579 7.6. 0 BROTHERS, lift your voices, * Triumphant songs to raise .^ Till heaven on high rejoices, And earth is filled with praise. Ten thousand hearts are bounding With holy hopes and free ; The Gospel trump is sounding, The trump of Jubilee. 2 0 Christian brothers, glorious Shall be the conflict's close : The cross hath been victorious, And shall be o'er its foes. Faith is our battle -token : Our Leader all controls ; Our trophies, fetters broken ; Our captives, ransomed souls, 3 Not unto us : Lord Jesus, To Thee all praise be due ! "Whose blood-bought mercy frees us, Has freed our brethren too. Not unto us : in glory The angels catch the strain, And cast their crowns before Thee Exultingly again. LAY HELPERS. 4 Captain of our salvation, Thy presence we adore : Praise, glory, adoration Be Thine for evermore ! Still on in conflict pressing On Thee Thy people call, Thee, King of kings confessing, Thee, crowning Lord of all. 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. CHRIST for the world we sing ! The world to Christ we bring, With loving zeal ; The poor, and them that mourn, The faint and overborne, Sin-sick and sorrow-worn, Whom Christ doth heal. 580 2 Christ for the world we sing ! The world to Christ we bring, With fervent prayer ; The wayward and the lost, By restless passions tossed, Redeemed at countless cost, From dark despair. 3 Christ for the world we sing ! The world to Christ we bring. With one accord; With us the work to share, With us reproach to dare, With us the cross to bear, For Christ our Lord. 4 Christ for the world we sing ! The world to Christ we bring, With joyful song ; The new-born souls, whose days, Reclaimed from error's ways. Inspired with hope and praise, To Christ belong. LAY HELPERS. «59 581 7s. SOLDIERS of the cross, arise ! Gird you with your armor bright ! Mighty are your enemies, Hard the battle ye must fight. 2 O'er a faithless fallen world, Raise your banner in the sky ! Let it float there wide unfurled ! Bear it onward ! lift it high ! 3 'Mid the homes of want and woe, Strangers to the living Word, Let the Saviour's herald go ! Let the voice of hope be heard ! 4 Where the shadows deepest lie, Carry truth's unsullied ray ! Where are crimes of blackest dye, There the saving sign display ! 5 To the weary and the worn Tell of realms where sorrows cease ! To the outcast and forlorn Speak of mercy and of peace ! 6 Guard the helpless ! seek the strayed! Comfort troubles! banish grief ! In the might of God arrayed, Scatter sin and unbelief ! 7 Be the banner still unfurled, Still unsheathed the Spirit's sword, Till the kingdoms of the world Are the kingdom of the Lord ! 582 7.6. STAND up, stand up, for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross ! Lift high His royal banner ! It must not suffer loss : 470 LAY HELPERS. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead ; Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus ! The trumpet call obey ! Forth to the mighty conflict In this His glorious day ! Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumbered foes ! Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus ! , Stand in His strength alone ! The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own : Pat on the gospel armor, And watching unto prayer, When duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there ! 4 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 Shall reign eternally. 583 7.6.7.5. "YITORK, for the night is coming, ▼ ▼ Work through the morning hours i Work while the dew is sparkling, Work 'mid springing flowers ; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun ; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. LAY HELPERS. 471 2 Work, for the uiglit is coming, Work through the sunny noon ; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest conies sure and soon : Give every flying minute Something to keep in store . Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies ; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies : Work, till the iastf beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more: Work, while the night is darkening^ When mans work is o'er. 584 l. m GO, labor on! spend and be spent ! Thy joy to do the Father's will ; It is the way the Master went ; Should not the servant tread it still ? 2 Go, labor on ! 'tis not for naught ; Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not ; The Master praises : what are men ? 3 Go. labor on ! enough, while here, If He shall praise thee, if He deign The willing heart to mark and cheer : Xo toil for Him shall be in vain. 4 Go, labor on, while it is day! The world's dark night is hastening on : Speed, speed thy work! cast sloth away ! It is not thus that souls are won. 472 LAY HELPERS. 5 Toil on ! faint not ! keep watch, and pray ! Be wise the erring sonl to win ! Go forth into the world's highway! Compel the wanderer to conie in ! 6 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ! For toil comes rest, for exile home ; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, " Behold, I come ! " 585 7.6. OTHOU before Whose presence Naught evil may come in, Yet Who dost look in mercy Down on this world of sin ; Oh, give us noble purpose To set the sin-bound free, And Christ-like, tender pity, • To seek the lost for Thee. 2 Fierce is our subtle f oeman : The forces at his hand, With woes that none can number Despoil the pleasant land ; All they who war against them, In strife so keen and long, Must in their Saviour's armor Be stronger than the strong. 3 So hast Thou wrought among us The great things that we see : For things that are we thank Thee, And for the things to be : For bright Hope is uplifting Faint hands and feeble knees, To strive beneath Thy blessing For greater things than these. 4 Lead on, 0 Love and Mercy, 0 Purity and Power ! LAY HELPERS. 473 Lead on, till peace eternal Shall close this battle -hour : Till all who prayed and struggled To set their brethren free, In triumph, meet to praise Thee, Most Holy Trinity. 586 l. m. LORD, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone ; As Thou hast sought, so let me seek, Thy erring children lost and lone. 2 Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead The wandering and the wavering feet ; Oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed Thy hungering ones with manna sweet. 3 Oh, strengthen me, that while I stand Firm on the Rock, and strong in Thee, I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with the troubled sea. 4 Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart j And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart. 5 Oh, give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak with soothing power A word in season, as from Thee, To weary ones in needful hour. 6 Oh, fill me with Thy fullness, Lord, Until my very heart o'erflow In kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. 7 Oh, use me, Lord, use even me, Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where ; Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. 474 LAY HELPERS. TEACHERS. 587 6s. C HINE Tbou upon us, Lord, O True Light of men, to-day ; And through the written Word Thy very self display : That so from hearts which burn With gazing on Thy face. The little ones may learn The wonders of Thy grace. 2 Breathe Thou upon us. Lord, Thy Spirit's living name, That so with one accord Our lips may tell Thy Name ; Give Thou the hearing ear. Fix Thou the wandering thought, That those we teach may hear The great things Thou hast wrought, 3 Speak Thou for us. 0 Lord, In ail we say of Thee : According to Thy Word Let all our teaching be : That so Thy lambs may know Their own true Shepherd's voice, Where'er He leads them And in His love rejoice. 4 Live Thou within us, Lord ; Thy mind and will be ours ; Be Thou beloved, adored. And served, with all our powers ; That so <>ur lives may teach Thy children what Thou art. And plead, by more thau speech, For Thee with every heart. LAY HELPEES. 475 GUILDS OR FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. 588 c. m. THROUGH Hiin, Who all our sickness felt , Who all our sorrows bare, Through Him, in Whom Thy fullness dwelt, We lift to Thee our prayer. 2 Help us to help each other, Lord, Each others burdens bear ; Let each his friendly aid afford, To soothe another's care. 3 Help us to build each other up, Help us ourselves to prove ; Increase our faith, confirm our hope, And perfect us in love. 4 Complete at length Thy work of grace, And take us to Thy rest, Among the saints who see Thy face To be forever blest. A Iso the following : 161 0 Son of God, our Captain of salvation. 162 The son of Consolation. 496 Lord of our life, and God of our salvation. 499 Almighty God, Whose only Son. 505 Fight the good fight with all thy might. 507 The Son of God goes forth to war. 510 Go forward, Christian soldier. 511 0 happy band of pilgrims. 520 Rejoice, ye pure in heart! 521 Through the night of doubt and sorrow. 522 On our way rejoicing. 579 0 brothers, lift your voices. 476 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. parochial ittissians. 589 8.7.8.7.3. LORD, I hear of showers of blessing, Thou art scattering full and free ! Showers the thirsty land refreshing j Let some portion fall on me, Even me ! 2 Pass me not, 0 gracious Father ! Sinful though my heart may be ; Thou might'st punish, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me, Even me ! 3 Pass me not, 0 tender Saviour ! Let me love and cling to Thee ; I am longing for Thy favor ; Whilst Thou'rt calling, oh, call me, Even me ! 4 Pass me not, 0 mighty Spirit ! Thou canst make the blind to see ; Witnesser of Jesus' merit, Speak the word of power to me, Even me ! 5 Have I long in sin been sleeping ? Long been slighting, grieving Thee f Has the world my heart been keeping ? Oh, forgive and rescue me, Even me ! 6 Love of God, so pure and changeless ; Blood of God, so rich and free ; Grace of God, so strong and boundless, Magnify it all in me, Even me ! PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 7 Pass me not ! this lost one bringing, 'Tis but one more, Lord, for Thee ! All my heart to Thee is springing ; Blessing others, oh, bless me, Even me ! 590 7.6. TO-DAY Thy mercy calls us To wash away our sin, However great our trespass, Whatever we have been ; However long from mercy Our hearts have turned away, Thy precious blood can cleanse us And make us white to-day. 2 To-day Thy gate is open, And all who enter in Shall find a Father's welcome, And pardon for their sin. The past shall be forgotten, A present joy be given, A future grace be promised, A glorious crown in heaven. 3 To-day our Father calls us, His Holy Spirit waits ; His blessed angels gather Around the heavenly gates : No question will be asked us How often we have come ; Although we oft have wandered, It is our Father's home. 4 Oh, all-embracing mercy ! Oh, ever-open door ! What shall we do without Thee When heart and eyes run o'er ? 478 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. When all things seem against us, To drive ns to despair, We know one gate is open, One ear will hear our prayer. 591 L.M. WHEN at Thy footstool, Lord, I bend, And plead with Thee for mercy there, Think of the sinner's dying Friend, And for His sake receive my prayer. 2 Oh, think not of my shame and guilt, My thousand stains of deepest dye ! Think of the blood which Jesus spilt, And let that blood my pardon buy. 3 Think, Lord, how I am still Thine own, The trembling creature of Thy hand ; Think how my heart to sin is prone, And what temptations round me stand. 4 Oh, think upon Thy holy Word, And every plighted promise there ! How prayer should evermore be heard, And how Thy glory is to spare. 5 Oh, think not of my doubts and fears, My strivings with Thy grace divine ; Think upon Jesus' woes and tears, And let His merits stand for mine. 6 Thine eye, Thine ear, they are not dull ; Thine arm can never shortened be ; # Behold me here ; my heart is full ; Behold, and spare, and succor me. 592 7s. JESUS Christ is passing by ; Sinner, lift to Him thine eye ; As the precious moments flee, Cry, " Be merciful to me. " PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 479 2 Jesus Christ is passing by ; Will He always be so nigh J? Now is the accepted day ; Seek for healing while you may. 3 Fearest thou He will not hear ? Art thou bidden to forbear ? Let no obstacle def eat ; Yet more earnestly entreat. 4 Lo ! He stands and calls to thee, . " What wilt thou then have of Me V Rise and tell Him all thy need; Rise, He calleth thee indeed. 5 " Lord, I would Thy mercy see ; Lord, reveal Thy love to me : Let it penetrate my soul; All my heart and life control." 6 Oh, how sweet ! the touch of power Comes ; it is salvation's hour : Jesus gives from guilt release ; Faith hath saved thee, go in peace. 7 Glory to the Saviour's Name ! He is ever still the same , To His matchless honor raise Never-ending songs of praise. 593 CM THERE is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's 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, as vile as he, Wash all my sins away. o 480 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 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. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming- love lias been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor, lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. 594 s. m. NLY one prayer to-day, One earnest, tearful plea j A litany from out the heart, Have mercy, Lord, on me. 2 Although my sin is great, Still to my God I flee : Yes, I can dare look up, and say, "Have mercy, Lord, on me." 3 Because of Jesus' cross, And that unfathomed sea, The crimson tide which laves the world. Have mercy, Lord, on me. 4 No other Name than His, My hope, my help may be : Oh, by that one all-saving Name, Have mercy, Lord, on me ! 5 In garb of sorrow clad I crave Thy pardon free ; In life to die, in death to live j Have mercy, Lord, on me. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 481 595 l. m. rpURNED by Thy grace, I look within J- My restless soul, nor knew till now The stains I bear, the wounds my sin Has scarred upon my Saviour's brow. 2 The sight afflicts my guilty soul : My conscience cries and spares me not. Grief's bitter waves now o'er me roll : Tears flow that cannot cleanse one spot. 3 0 God, my God, I see my sin : I crucified the Lord of love. Wormwood and gall I gave to Him ; And sorely grieved God's holy Dove. 4 Turned back and won by grace so free, My sin confessed I'll ne?er repeat : Converted now, my aim shall be To tread the prints of Christ's dear feet. 5 The wrong my sin has done, confessed, Return four-fold shall now make right. My soul shall then by God be blest Through Christ's atonement in His sight. 6 Forgiveness for the wrongs done me, With my whole heart I freely give ; 'Tis only so that there can be Pardon from Christ and grace to live. 7 My sin thus seen, wept o'er, confest, turned from and loathed as paining Thee, As Thou f orgiv'st, 0 Saviour blest. Is pardoned, cleansed ! My soul is free. 596 s. m. THE Spirit, in our hearts, Is whispering, Sinner, come : The Bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, Come. 482 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 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 ; I wait Thy hour ! Jesus, my Saviour, come. 597 km. JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of Thee ? Ashamed of Thee, Whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days? 2 Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let night disown each radiant star ; 'Tis midnight with my soul, till He, Bright Morning Star * bid darkness flee. 3 Ashamed of Jesus ! oh, as soon Let morning blush to own the sun ! He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 4 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. 5 Ashamed of Jesus ! empty pride ! I'll boast a Saviour crucified ; And oh, may this my portion be, My Saviour not ashamed of me. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 483 598 l.m. A SHAMED of Thee ! 0 dearest Lord, -^*- I marvel how such wrong can be : And yet how oft in deed and word Have I been found ashamed of Thee ! 2 Ashamed of Thee ! my King, my God, Who soughtest me with wondrous love, Whose feet the way of sorrow trod To bring me to Thy home above. 3 Ashamed of Thee ! of that blest Name Which speaks of mercy full and free ! Nay, Lord, I would my only shame Might be to be ashamed of Thee. 4 Ashamed of Thee ! Whose love divine Was not ashamed of our lost race, But even this cold heart of mine Dost make Thy home and dwelling-place. 5 Ashamed of Thee ! 0 Lord, I pray This cruel wrong no more may be : And in Thy last great Advent- day, Oh, be not Thou ashamed of me ! 599 7s. HARK, my soul ! it is the Lord ; 'Tis thy Saviour, hear His word ; , •Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, Speaks to each one, " Lov'st thou Me ? " 2 He delivered thee when bound, And when wounded, healed thy wound ; Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turned thy darkness into light. 3 Can a woman's tender care Cease towards the child she bare ? Yes, she may forgetful be ; Yet will He remember thee. 484 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 4 His is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 5 We shall see His glory soon, When the work of grace is done ; Partners of His throne shall be ; Hear Him asking, " Lov'st thou Me ? " 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint That my love is weak and faint j Yet I love Thee and adore j Oh, for grace to love Thee more ! 600 8s. TESU, my Lord, my God, my all. *J Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call j Hear me, and from Thy dwelling-place Pour down the riches of Thy grace. Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh, make me love Thee more and more ! 2 Jesu, too late I Thee have sought; How can I love Thee as I ought ? And how extol Thy matchless fame, The glorious beauty of Thy Name ? % Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh, make me love Thee more and more ! 3 Jesu, what didst Thou find in me That Thou hast dealt so lovingly ? How great the joy that Thou hast brought ! Oh, far exceeding hope or thought ! Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh, make me love Thee more and more ! 4 Jesu, of Thee shall be my song ; To Thee my heart and soul belong : PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. All that I am or have is Thine ; And Thou, my Saviour, Thou art mine. Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh, make me love Thee more and more! 601 7.6. I NEED Thee, precious Jesus, For I am full of sin; My soul is dark and guilty, My heart is dead within. I need the cleansing fountain Where I can always flee, The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. 2 I need Thee, precious Jesus, For I am very poor ; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay. 3 I need Thee, precious Jesus, I need a friend like Thee, A friend to soothe and pity, A friend to care for me. I need the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care, To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share. 4 1 need Thee, precious Jesus, And hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow And seated on Thy throne : There, with Thy blood-bought children, My joy shall ever be, To sing my Jesus' praises, To gaze, 0 Lord, on Thee. 486 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. nOP. Cbprtjgbt. 1872. by R. Lowiy. /? i ^ , - „ _ . \J\J& Out by pemiuian. J 6.4.6.4. / .6.7.4. T NEED Thee every hour, J- Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, oh, I need Thee, Every hour I need Thee ; Oh, bless me now, my Saviour, I come to Thee ! 2 I need Thee every hour ; Stay Thou near by ; Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh. 3 1 need Thee every hour, In joy or pain ; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. 4 1 need Thee every hour ; Teach me Thy will ; And Thy rich promises In me fulfill. 5 I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One ; Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son ! 603 7.6. T COULD not do without Thee, * O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious blood redeemed me At such tremendous cost ; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 487 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own ; But Thou, beloved Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For, oh, the way is long, And I am often weary, And sigh replaces song : How could I do without Thee ? I do not know the way ; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. 0 Jesus, Saviour dear ; E'en when my eyes are holden, 1 know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee ! 5 I could not do without Thee ; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need ; No human heart could enter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, 0 blessed Lord, but Thine. 6 1 could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed \ PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, " It is I." 604 6s. THY life was given for me ! Thy blood, O Lord, was shed That I might ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. Thy life was given for me : What have I given for Thee ? 2 Long years were spent for me In weariness and woe, That through eternity Thy glory I might know. Long years were spent for me : Have I spent one for Thee ? 3 Thy Father's home of light, Thy rainbow-circled throne, Were left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone. Yea, all was left for me : Have I left aught for Thee ? 4 And Thou hast brought to me, Down from Thy home above, Salvation full and free, Thy pardon and Thy love. Great gifts Thou broughtest me : What have I brought to Thee ? 5 Oh, let my life be given, My years for Thee be spent ! World-fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent ! Thou gavest Thyself for me : I give myself to Thee. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 605 7.6. I LAY my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God ; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in His blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus : All fullness dwells in Him ; He heals all my diseases. He doth my soul redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares ; He from them all releases ; He all my sorrows shares. 3 1 rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine ; His right hand me embraces, I on His breast recline. I love the Name of Jesus, Emmanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes, His Name abroad is poured. 4 1 long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild ; I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy Child ; I long to be with Jesus, Amid the heavenly throng ; To sing with saints His praises, To learn the angels' song. 606 8.8.8.6. JUST as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, 490 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, 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, 0 Lamb of God, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, 0 Lamb of God, I come. 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, 0 Lamb of God, I come. 5 Just as I am : Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; Because Thy promise I believe, 0 Lamb of God, I come. 6 Just as I am, Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down ; Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, 0 Lamb of God, I come. 607 7a LOVE of Jesus, all divine, Fill this longing heart of mine ; Ceaseless struggling after life, Weary with the endless strife. Saviour, Jesus, lend Thine aid ; Lift Thou up my fainting head ; Lead me to my long-sought rest, Pillowed on Thy loving breast. 2 Thou alone my trust shalt be, Thou alone canst comfort me ; Ouly, Jesus, let Thy grace Be my shield and hiding-place; PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 491 Let me know Thy saving power In temptation's fiercest hour : Then, my Saviour, at Thy side Let me evermore abide. 3 Thou hast wrought this fond desire, Kindled here this sacred fire, Weaned my heart from all below, Thee, and Thee alone to know. Thou, Who hast inspired the cry, Thou alone canst satisfy : Love of Jesus, all divine, Fill this longing heart of mine. 608 LO ! the voice of Jesus Fondly speaks to all : He it is Who frees us From sin's bitter thrall; He it is Whose nature, Human as our own, Pleads for every creature By the Father's throne. 2 Lo ! the voice of Jesus, Heard within the breast, Tells us He will ease us, Howsoe'er distrest : Tells us that our sorrow For the night may last, But a glad to-morrow Breaks upon us fast. 3 Lo ! the voice of Jesus Bids us still endure : Seek not what will please us, But things just and pure ; Strive through self-denial Upwards to the light. Where faith's years of trial Shall be lost in sight. 6.5. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 609 P.M. TVTHEN the weary, seeking rest, ▼ " To Thy goodness flee ; When the heavy-laden cast All their load on Thee ; When the troubled, seeking peace, On Thy Name shall call ; When the sinner, seeking life, At Thy feet shall fall: Hear then in love, 0 Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 2 When the worldling, sick at heart, Lifts his soul above ; When the prodigal looks back To his father's love ; When the proud man, from his pride, Stoops to seek Thy face ; When the burdened brings his guilt To Thy throne of grace : Hear then in love, 0 Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 3 When the stranger asks a home, All his toils to end; When the hungry craveth food, And the poor a friend ; When the sailor on the wave Bows the fervent knee ; When the soldier on the field Lifts his heart to Thee : Hear then in love, 0 Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 4 When the child, with loving heart, Youth, or maiden fair ; When the aged, trusting still, Seek Thy face in prayer ; When the widow weeps to Thee, PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 493 Sad and lone and low ; When the orphan brings to Thee All his orphan woe : Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 610 8.8.8.6. OHOLY Saviour, Friend unseen, The faint, the weak, on Thee may lean j Help me, throughout life's varying scene, By faith to cling to Thee. 2 Blest with communion so divine, Take what Thou wilt, shall I repine, When, as the branches to the vine, My soul may chug to Thee J? 3 What though the world deceitful prove, And earthly friends and joys remove, With patient, uncomplaining love, Still would I cling to Thee. 4 Oft when I seem to tread alone Some barren waste with thorns o'ergrown, A voice of love in gentle tone Whispers, " Still cling to Me." 5 Though faith and hope awhile be tried, We ask not, need not aught beside ; How safe, how calm, how satisfied, ' The souls that cling to Thee ! 6 They fear not life's rough storms to brave, Since Thou art near and strong to save, Nor shudder e'en at death's dark wave, Because they chug to Thee. 611 7s. JESUS, merciful and mild, Lead me as a helpless child : PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 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 Thou canst fit me by Thy grace For the heavenly dwelling-place ; All Thy promises are sure, Ever shall Thy love endure ; Then what more could I desire, How to greater bliss aspire ? All I need, in Thee I see ; Thou art all in all to me. 3 Jesus, Saviour, all divine, Thou hast made me truly Thine : Thou hast bought me by Thy blood j Reconciled my heart to God. Hearken to my humble prayer, Let me Thine own image bear, Let me love Thee more and more, Till I reach heaven's blissful shore. 612 8.7.8.8.7. /^H, the bitter shame and sorrow, ^ That a time could ever be When I let the Saviour's pity Plead in vain, and proudly answered. "All of self, and none of Thee." 2 Yet He found me : I beheld Him Bleeding on the accursed tree ; Heard Him pray, " Forgive them, Father:" And my wistful heart said faintly, " Some of self, and some of Thee." 3 Day by day His tender mercv, Healing, helping, full and free, Sweet and strong, and ah! so patient, PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 495 Brought me lower, while I whispered, " Less of self, and more of Thee." 4 Higher than the highest heavens, Deeper than the deepest sea, Lord, Thy love at last has conquered ; Grant me now ray soul's desire, " None of self, and all of Thee." 613 7S. 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 ! 614 s. m. LORD Jesus, think on me, And purge away my sin ; From earthborn passions set me free, And make me pure within. 2 Lord Jesus, think on me, With care and woe opprest, Let me Thy loving servant be, And taste Thy promised rest. 496 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 3 Lord Jesus, think on me, Nor let me go astray ; Through darkness and perplexity Point Thou the heavenly way. 4 Lord Jesus, think on me, That, when the flood is past, I may the eternal brightness see, And share Thy joy at last. O 615 7.6 JESUS, I have promised To serve Thee to the end ; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend ! I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2 Oh, let me feel Thee near me ! The world is ever near ; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear ; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within ; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 Oh, let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will ! Oh, speak to re-assure me, To hasten or control ! Oh, speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul ! 4 0 Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. ' 497 That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be ; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Oh, give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend ! 5 Oh, let me see Thy foot-marks, And in them plant my own ! My hope to follow duly Is in Thy strength alone. Oh, guide me, call me, draw me, Uphold me to the end ! At last in heaven receive me, My Saviour and my Friend ! 616 L.M. HE leadeth me ! oh, blessed thought ! Oh, words with heavenly comfort fraught ! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain : He leadeth me ! He leadeth me ! By His own hand He leadeth me ! His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters calm, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine : Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. G 4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the victory's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. , 617 8.7.8.7.4.7. .LORY be to God the Father ! Glory be to God the Son ! Glory be to God the Spirit ! Great Jehovah, Three in One ! While eternal ages ran ! 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 ; Honor, riches, power, dominion ! Thus its praise creation brings j Glory, glory, Glory to the King of kings ! 618 s.m. T) EVIVE Thy work, 0 Lord, J- V- Thy mighty arm make bare : Speak with the voice that wakes the dead, And make Thy people hear. PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 2 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, Disturb this sleep of death ; Quicken the smoldering embers now By Thine almighty breath. 3 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, Create soul-thirst for Thee ; And hungering for the Bread of life, Oh, may our spirits be ! 4 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, Exalt Thy precious Name ; And, by the Holy Ghost, our love For Thee and Thine inflame. 5 Revive Thy work, O Lord, And give refreshing showers ; The glory shall be all Thine own, The blessing, Lord, be ours. 619 8.7. CALL them in ! the poor, the wretched, Sin-stained wanderers from the fold ; Peace and pardon freely offer ! Can you weigh their worth with gold? Call them in ! the weak, the weary, Laden with the doom of sin j Bid them come and rest in Jesus ! He is waiting : call them in ! 2 Call them in ! the Jew, the Gentile j Bid the stranger to the feast ! Call them in ! the rich, the noble, From the highest to the least. Forth the Father runs to meet them, He hath all their sorrows seen ; Robe, and ring, and kiss of pardon, Wait the lost ones : call them in ! 3 Call them in ! the broken-hearted, Cowering 'neath the brand of shame : 600 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. Speak love's message low and tender ! 'Twas for sinners Jesus came. See the shadows lengthen round us, Soon the day-dawn will begin ; Call them in ! the lost and lonely : Christ is coming : call them in ! 620 8.7. ONWARD, Christian ! though the region Where thou art be drear and lone j God has set a guardian legion Very near thee ; press thou on ! 2 Listen, Christian ! their hosanna Rolleth o'er thee : " God is love : " Write upon thy red-cross banner, " Upward ever ; heaven's above." 3 By the thorn-road, and none other, Is the mount of vision won ; Tread it without shrinking, brother ! Jesus trod it ; press thou on ! 4 Be this world the wiser, stronger, For thy life of pain and peace, While it needs thee ; oh, no longer Pray thou for thy quick release ! 5 Pray thou, Christian, daily rather, That thou be a faithful son ; By the prayer of Jesus, " Father, Not my will, but Thine, be done." 621 p.m. DAYS and moments quickly flying Speed us onward to the dead : Oh, how soon shall we be lying Each within his narrow bed ! PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 2 Jesus, merciful Redeemer, Rouse dead souls to hear Thy voice j Wake, oh, wake each idle dreamer Now to make the eternal choice ! .3 Mark we whither we are wending ; Ponder how we soon must go To inherit bliss unending Or eternity of woe. 4 As a shadow life is fleeting j As a vapor so it flies : For the bygone years retreating, Pardon grant, and make us wise ; 5 "Wise that we our days may number, Strive and wrestle with our sin j Stay not in our work nor slumber Till Thy holy rest we win. 6 Soon before the Judge all glorious We with all the dead shall stand j Saviour, over death victorious, Place us then on Thy right hand. [After third and sixth verses.] Life passeth soon ; Death draweth near : Keep us good Lord, Till Thou appear ; With Thee to live, With Thee to die, With Thee to reign Through eternity ! 622 8s MY hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness > I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' Name. 602 PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand j All other ground is shifting sand. 2 When clouds and darkness veil His face, I rest on His unchanging grace ; In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand ; All other ground is shifting sand. 3 His word, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the 'whelming flood ; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is shifting sand. 4 When He shall come, with trumpet sound Oh, may I then in Him be found ! Clothed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand ; All other ground is shifting sand. 623 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 I'M but a stranger here, Heaven is my home j Earth is a desert drear, Heaven is my home. Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my fatherland, 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 over-past ; PAROCHIAL MISSIONS. 503 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. And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. Also the following : 14 At even, ere the sun was set. 84 0 Thou, the contrite sinners' friend. 85 0 Jesu, Saviour of the lost. 86 0 Thou that hear'st when sinners cry. 88 Lord, in this Thy mercy's day. 101 When I survey the wondrous cross. 203 A few more years shall roll. 251 Look from Thy sphere of endless day. 335 Jesu, lover of my soul. 336 Rock of ages. 342 Art thou weary. 345 My faith looks up to Thee. 347 Sinful, sighing to be blest. 349 Out of the deep I call. 350 Jesus, Lord of life and glory. 356 Heal me, 0 my Saviour ? heal. 357 0 Jesu, Thou art standing. '360 0 Jesu, Lord most merciful. 362 Glory be to Jesus. 363 0 Lamb of God, still keep me. 364 0 Jesu, we adore Thee. 365 Hail ! Thou once despised Jesus. 376 Come, Holy Spirit, come. 384 God, my Father, hear me pray. 429 My God, accept my heart this day. 431 0 love that casts out fear. 432 Love divine, all love excelling. 504 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 437 Come unto Me, ye weary. 442 Saviour, source of every blessing. 443 Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee. 446 Shepherd of tender youth. 448 Come, let us sing the song of songs. 454 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates. 474 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul. 502 Heirs of unending life. 504 My soul, be on thy guard. 513 Oh, where shall rest be found. 521 Through the night of doubt and sorrow. 529 Father, hear Thy children's call. 579 0 brothers, lift your voices. 606 Just as I am. 625 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me. 628 Though faint, yet pursuing. 630 Thou knowest, Lord, the weariness and sorrow. 635 Lord Jesus, by Thy Passion. 651 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare. 652 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat. 658 Thou hidden love of God, whose height. 673 I heard the voice of Jesus say. lot tlje Sick anb &fflicte&. 624 8.4. MY God, I thank Thee, Who hast made The earth so bright ; So full of splendor and of joy, Beauty and light ; So many glorious things are here, Noble and right. 2 I thank Thee too that Thou hast made Joy to abound ; So many gentle thoughts and deeds Circling us round. FOE, THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 501 That in the darkest spot of earth Some love is found. 3 1 thank Thee more that all our joy- Is touched with pain ; That shadows fall on brightest hours ; That thorns remain ; So that earth's bliss may be our guide, And not our chain. » 4 For Thou Who knowest, Lord, how soon Our weak heart clings, Hast given us joys, tender and true, Yet all with wings ; So that we see, gleaming on high, = Diviner things. 5 1 thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast kept The best in store ; We have enough, yet not too much To long for more : A yearning for a deeper peace, Not known before. 6 I thank Thee, Lord, that here our souls, Though amply blest, Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest , Nor ever shall, until they lean On Jesus' breast. 625 8s. JESUS, Thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue de- clare ; Oh, knit my thankful heart to Thee, And reign without a rival there ! Thine wholly, Thine alone, I am ; Be Thou alone my constant flame. 506 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 2 Oh, grant that nothing1 in my soul May dwell, but Thy pure love alone ! Oh, may Thy love possess me whole, My joy. my treasure, and my crown ! Strange llames far from my heart remove : May every act, word, thought, be love ! 3 0 love, how cheering is thy ray ! All pain before thy presence flies : Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away. Where'er thy healing beams arise. 0 Jesus, nothing may I see. Nothing desire or seek, but Thee ! 4 Still let Thy love point out my way ! What wondrous things Thy love hath wrought ! Still lead me, lest I go astray : Direct my word, inspire my thought : And if I fall, soon may I hear Thy voice, and know that love is near. 5 In suffering, be Thy love my peace : In weakness, be Thy love my power ; And when the storms of life shall cease. Jesus, in that dark, final hour Of death, be Thou my guide and friend, That I may love Thee without end. 626 S.M, " "\ |"Y times are in Thy hand : " -AL My God. I wish them there : My life, my friends, my soul, I leave Entirely to Thy care. 2 " My times are in Thy hand," Whatever they may be : Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to Thee. FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 507 3 " My times are in Thy hand : " Why should I doubt or fear ? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 " My times are in Thy hand," Jesus, the crucified ! The hand my cruel sins had pierced Is now my guard and guide. 627 l.m. OLOVE divine, that stooped to share Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear ! On Thee we cast each earth-born care ; We smile at pain while Thou art near. 2 Though long the weary way we tread, And sorrow crown each lingering year, No path we shun, no darkness dread, Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near. 3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief, And trembling faith is changed to fear, The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf, Shall softly tell us, Thou art near. 4 On Thee we rest our burdening woe, . 0 Love divine, forever dear ! Content to suffer, while we know, Living and dying, Thou art near. 628 lis. THOUGH 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, The Lord is our refuge, and whom can we fear ? 508 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 2 He raisetli the fallen, He cheereth the faint ; The weak and oppressed, He will hear their complaint ; The way may be weary, and thorny the road, But how can we falter ? Our help is in God ! 3 And to His green pastures our footsteps He leads ; His flock in the desert, how kindly He feeds ! The lambs in His bosom He tenderly bears, And brings back the wanderers safe from the snares. 4 Though clouds may surround us, our God is our light ; Though storms rage around us, our God is our might ; So faint, yet pursuing, still onward we come; The Lord is our leader, and heaven is our home ! 629 11.10. WE would see Jesus ; for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life ; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus, the great rock founda- tion Whereon our feet were set by sovereign grace : Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see His face. FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 509 3 We would see Jesus : other lights are paling, Which for long years we have rejoiced to see; The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing: We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee. 4 We would see Jesus ; yet the spirit lingers Round the dear objects it has loved so long, And earth from earth can scarce unclasp its fingers ; Our love to Thee makes not this love less strong. 5 We would see Jesus : sense is all too bind- ing, And heaven appears too dim, too far away; We would see Thee, Thyself our hearts re- minding What Thou hast suffered, our great debt to pay. 6 We would see Jesus : this is all we're need- ing; Strength, joy? and willingness come with the sight ; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. 630 ii.io.ii.io.io.io. THOU knowest, Lord, the weariness and sorrow Of the sad heart that comes to Thee for rest; Cares of to-day, and burdens of to-morrow, Blessings implored, and sins to be confest; 510 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. We come before Thee at Thy gracious word, And lay them at Thy feet: Thou knowest, Lord. 2 Thou "knowest all the past ; how long and blindly • On the dark mountains the lost wanderer strayed ; How the Good Shepherd followed, and how kindly He bore it home, upon His shoulders laid ; And healed the bleeding wounds, and soothed the pain, And brought back life, and hope, and strength again. 3 Thou knowest all the present; each tempta- tion, Each toilsome duty, each foreboding fear ; All to each one assigned, of tribulation, Or to beloved ones, than self more dear; All pensive memories, as we journey on, Longings for vanished smiles and voices gone. 4 Thou knowest all the f uture ; gleams of gladness By stormy clouds too quickly overcast ; Hours of sweet fellowship and parting sad- ness, And the dark river to be crossed at last. Oh, what could hope and confidence afford To tread that path, but this ? Thou knowest, Lord. 5 Thou knowest, not alone as God, all -know- ing; As Man, our mortal weakness Thou hast proved ; FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 511 On earth, with purest sympathies o'erflow - 0 Saviour, Thou hast wept, and Thou hast loved ; And love and sorrow still to Thee may come, And find a hiding-place, a rest, a home. 6 Therefore we come, Thy gentle call obey- ing, And lay our sins and sorrows at Thy feet ; On everlasting strength our weakness stay- ing, Clothed in Thy robe of righteousness com- plete : Then rising and refreshed we leave Thy throne, And follow on to know as we are known. 631 L.M TVTITH tearful eyes I look around ; ' ▼ Life seems a dark and stormy sea ; Yet, 'mid the gloom, I hear a sound, A heavenly whisper, " Come to Me." 2 It tells me of a place of rest ; It tells me where my soul may flee : Oh, to the weary, faint, opprest, How sweet the bidding, " Come to Me!" 3 " Come, for all else must fail and die ! Earth is no resting-place for thee ; To heaven direct thy weeping eye, I am thy portion ; Come to Me." 4 O voice of mercy ! voice of love ! In conflict, grief, and agony, • Support me, cheer me from above ; And gently whisper, " Come to Me ! " 512 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 632 6s. THY way, not mine, 0 Lord, However dark it be : Lead me by Thine own hand, Choose out the path for me. Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best ; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to Thy rest. 2 I dare not choose my lot ; I would not, if I might ; Choose Thou for me, my God : So shall I walk aright. Take Thou my cup, and it With joy or sorrow fill, As best to Thee may seem ; Choose Thou my good and ill. 3 Choose Thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health ; Choose Thou my cares for me, My poverty or wealth. Not mine, not mine the choice, In things or great or small ; Be Thou my guide, my strength, My wisdom, and my all. 633 10.4 I DO not ask, 0 Lord, that life may be A pleasant road ; I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me Aught of its load. 2 I do not ask that flowers should always spring Beneath my feet ; I know too well the poison and the sting Of things too sweet. FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 513 3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead : Lead nie aright, Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed, Through peace to light. 4 1 do not ask, 0 Lord, that Thou shouldst shed Full radiance here ; Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread Without a fear. 5 1 do not ask my cross to understand, My way to see ; Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand, And follow Thee. 6 Joy is. like restless day ; but peace divine Like quiet night. Leadme,0 Lord, till perfect day shall shine, Through peace to light. 634 6s. " Y 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 ! Though seen through many a tear. Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear ; Since Thou on earth hast wept, And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with Thee, My Lord, Thy will be done ! M FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 3 JVly 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, My Lord, Thy will be done ! 635 7.G. LORD Jesus, by Thy Passion, To Thee I make my prayer ; Thou Who in mercy smitest, Have mercy, Lord, and spare. 2 Oh, wash me in the fountain That floweth from Thy side ! Oh, clothe me in the raiment Thy blood hath purified ! • 3 Oh, hold Thou up my goings, And lead from strength to strength, That unto Thee in Sion I may appear at length ! 4 Oh, hearken to my knocking, And open wide the door, That I may enter freely And never leave Thee more ! 5 Oh, bring me, loving Jesus, To that most blessed place, Where angels and archangels Look ever on Thy face ; 6 Where gladsome alleluias Unceasingly resound ; Where martyrs, now triumphant, Walk robed in white and crowned ! FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 515 7 Oh, make niy spirit worthy To join that ransomed throng! Oh, teach my lips to utter That everlasting song ! 8 Oh, give that last, best blessing, That even saints can know, To follow in Thy footsteps Wherever Thou dost go ! 9 Not wisdom, might, or glory, I ask to win above j I ask for Thee, Thee only, 0 Thou eternal love ! 636 lis. HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word ! What more can He say than to you He hath said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled ? 2 Fear not, I am with thee ; oh, be not dis- mayed ! I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow ; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply ; The flame shall not hurt thee ; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 5 The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes j That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake. 637 11.10. COME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye lan- guish ; Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your 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 flow- ing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above ; • Come to the feast of love ; come, ever know- ing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can re- born* cmb JJeraonal Hse. 638 8s. "\TTHEN, streaming from the eastern skies, v ▼ The morning light salutes mine eyes, 0 Sun of Righteousness divine. On me with beams of mercy shine ; Chase the dark clouds of guilt away, And turn my darkness into day. HOME AND PERSONAL I'SE. 517 2 As every day, Thy mercy spares, Will bring: its trials and its cares, 0 Savionr, till my life shall end, Be Thou my counselor and friend ! Teach me Thy precepts all divine, And.be Thy great example mine. 3 When each day's scenes and labors close, And wearied nature seeks repose, With pardoning: mercy richly blest, Guard me, my Saviour, while I rest ; And as each morning: sun shall rise, Oh, lead me onward to the skies ! 4 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 ; Then from death's gloom my spirit raise, To see Thy face and sing Thy praise. 639 l. m. FORTH in Thy Name, O Lord, I go, My daily labor to pursue ; Thee, only Thee, resolved to know, In all I think, or speak, or do. 2 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned Oh, let me cheerfully fulfill ; In all my works Thy presence find. And prove Thy good and perfect will. 3 Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes my inmost substance see ; And labor on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee. 518 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 4 Give me to bear Thy easy yoke, And every moment watch and pray ; And still to things eternal look, And hasten to Thy glorious Day. 5 Fain would I still for Thee employ What e'er Thy bounteous grace hath given, Would run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to heaven. 640 c. m. "IV FY Father, for another night -LVL Of quiet sleep and rest, For all the joy of morning light, Thy holy Name be blest. 2 Now with the new-born day I give Myself anew to Thee, That as Thou wiliest I may live, And what Thou wiliest be. 3 What e'er I do, things great or small, Whate'er I speak or frame, Thy glory may I seek in all, Do all in Jesus' Name. 4 My Father, for His sake, I pray Thy child accept and bless ; And lead me by Thy grace to-day In paths of righteousness. 641 L. M. SAVIOUR, when night involves the skies, My soul, adoring, turns to Thee ; Thee, self -abased in mortal guise, And wrapt in shades of death for me. HOME AXD PERSONAL USE. 2 On Thee my waking raptures dwell, When crimson gleams the east adorn, Thee, victor of the grave and hell, Thee, source of life's eternal morn. 3 When noon her throne in light arrays, To Thee my soul triumphant springs ; Thee, throned in glory's endless blaze, Thee, Lord of lords and King of kings. 4 O'er earth, when shades of evening steal, To death and Thee my thoughts I give j To death, whose power I soon must feel, To Thee, with Whom I trust to live. 642 8.7. TARRY with me, O my Saviour ! For the day is passing by ; See ! the shades of evening gather, And the night is drawing nigh. • 2 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows, Paler now the glowing west, Swift the night of death advances ; Shall it be the night of rest J? 3 Lonely seems the vale of shadow ; Sinks my heart with troubled fear ; Give me faith for clearer vision, Speak Thou, Lord, in words of cheer. 4 Let me hear Thy voice behind me, Calming all these wild alarms ; Let me, underneath my weakness, Feel the everlasting arms. 5 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying, Lord, I cast myself on Thee ; Tarry with me through the darkness ; While I sleep, still watch by me. 520 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 6 Tarry with me, 0 my Saviour ! Lay my head upon Thy breast Till the morning j then awake me ! Morning of eternal rest. 643 8s. INSPIRER and hearer of prayer, Thou shepherd and guardian of Thine, , My all to Thy covenant care, I, sleeping or waking, resign. 2 If Thou art my shield and my sun, The night is no darkness to me ; And, fast as my minutes roll on, They bring me but nearer to Thee. 3 A sovereign protector I have, Unseen, yet forever at hand; Unchangeably faithful to save, Almighty to rule and command. 4 His smiles and His comforts abound, His grace, as the dew, shall descend; » And walls of salvation surround The soul He delights to defend. 644 l. m. GREAT God, to Thee my evening song With humble gratitude I raise : Oh, let Thy mercy tune my tongue, And fill my heart with lively praise. 2 My days unclouded as they pass, And every onward rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to Thy love and power. 3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched heart, Too oft regardless of Thy love, Ungrateful, can from Thee depart, And from the path of duty rove. HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 521 4 Seal my forgiveness in the blood Of Christ my Lord; His Name alone 1 plead for pardon, gracious God, And kind acceptance at Thy throne. 5 With hope in Him mine eyelids close ; With sleep refresh my feeble frame ; Safe in Thy care may I repose, And wake with praises to Thy Name. 645 s. m. THE day is past and gone ; The evening shades appear: Oh, may we all remember well The night of death draws near. 2 We lay onr garments by, Upon onr beds to rest ; So death shall soon disrobe ns all Of what is here possest. 3 Lord, keep ns safe this night, Secure from all our fears; May angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears. 646 8.7.8.7.7.7. THROUGH the day Thy love has spared us; Hear us ere the hour of rest : 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 arms may we repose ; And, when life's short day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 647 8.7. HEAR our prayer, 0 Heavenly Father, Ere we lay us down to sleep ; Bid Thine angels, pure and holy, Round our bed their vigils keep. 2 Heavy though our sins, Thy mercy Far outweighs them every one ; Down before the cross we cast them, Trusting in Thy help alone. 3 Keep us through this night of peril Safe beneath its sheltering shade ; Take us to Thy rest, we pray Thee, When our pilgrimage is made. 4 None can measure out Thy patience By the span of human thought ; None can bound the tender mercies Which Thy holy Son has bought. 5 Pardon all our past transgressions, Give us strength for days to come ; Guide and guard us with Thy blessing, Till Thine angels bear us home. 648 c. m. TO Sion's hill I lift my eyes, From thence expecting aid ; From Sion's hill, and Sion's God, Who heaven and earth has made. 2 He will not let thy foot be moved, Thy guardian will not sleep ; Behold, the God who slumbers not Will favored Israel keep. 3 Sheltered beneath th'Almighty's wings, Thou shalt securely rest, Where neither sun nor moon shall thee By day or night molest. HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 523 4 At home, abroad, in peace, in war, Thy God shall thee defend; Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage, Safe to thy journey's end. 649 7s. LORD, forever at Thy side 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 oracle be sealed. 3 Humble as a little child, Weaned from the mother's breast. By no subtleties beguiled, On Thy faithful word I rest. 4 Israel now and evermore, In the Lord Jehovah trust ; Him, in all His ways, adore, Wise, and wonderful, and just. 650 s. m. JESUS, my strength, my hope, On Thee I cast my care ; With humble confidence look up, And know Thou hear'st my prayer. Give me on Thee to wait, Till I can all things do ; On Thee, almighty to create, Almighty to renew. 2 Give me a true regard, A single, steady aim, Unmoved by threatening or reward, To Thee and Thy great Name ; 524 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. A jealous, just concern For Thine immortal praise ; A pure desire that all may learn And glorify Thy grace. 3 I rest upon Thy word ; The promise is for me ; My succor and salvation, Lord, Shall surely come from Thee : But let me still abide, Nor from my hope remove, Till Thou my patient spirit guide Into Thy perfect love. 651 C 7s, OME, my soul, thy suit prepare ; Jesus loves to answer prayer ; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee, Nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King : Large petitions with thee bring ; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin : Lord, remove this load of sin j Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest ; Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer ; As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end. HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 6 Show 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. 652 c. m. APPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat, J^- "Where Jesus answers prayer ; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh ; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee, And such, 0 Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By war without, and fears within, I come to Thee for rest. 4 Be Thou my shield and hiding-place ; That, sheltered near Thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died ! 5 0 wondrous love ! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead Thy gracio,us Name. 653 c. m. "]\ TY God, I love Thee : not because -L»J- I hope for heaven thereby ; Nor yet because if I love not I must forever die. 2 But, 0 my Jesus, Thou didst me Upon the cross embrace ; For me didst bear the nails and spear, And manifold disgrace, 526 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 3 And griefs and torments numberless, And sweat of agony, E'en death itself ; arid all for me Who was Thine enemy. 4 Then why, 0 blessed Jesus Christ, Should I not love Thee well ? Not for the hope of winning heaven, Nor of escaping hell ; 5 Not with the hope of gaining aught j Not seeking a reward : But as Thyself hast loved me, 0 ever-loving Lord ! 6 E'en so I love Thee, and will love, And in Thy praise will sing ; Solely because Thou art my God, And my eternal King. 654 6.4.6.4.6.6.4. MORE love to Thee, 0 Christ ! More love to Thee ! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee ; This is my earnest plea, More love, 0 Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee ! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest : Now Thee alone I seek ; Give what is best : This all my prayer shall be, More love, 0 Christ, to Thee ! More love to Thee ! 3 Let sorrow do its work, Send grief and pain ; Sweet are Thy messengers, HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 527 Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me, More love, 0 Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee. 4 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise ; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise, This still its prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee ! 655 l. m. NO change of time shall ever shock My firm affection, Lord, to Thee ; For Thon hast always been my rock, A fortress and defense to me. 2 Thou my deliverer art, my God ; My trust is in Thy mighty power : Thou art my shield from foes abroad, At home my safeguard and my tower. 3 To Thee I will address my prayer, To Whom all praise we justly owe 5 So shall I, by Thy watchful care, Be guarded safe from every foe. 656 p. m. BREAST the wave, Christian, When it is strongest j Watch for day, Christian, When the night's longest ; Onward and onward still Be thine endeavor ; The rest that remaineth Will be forever. 523 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 2 Fight the fight, Christian, Jesus is o'er thee ; Run the race, Christian, Heaven is before thee ; He Who hath promised Faltereth never ; He Who hath loved so well, Loveth forever. 3 Lift thine eye, Christian, Just as it closeth ; Raise thy heart, Christian, Ere it reposeth ; Thee from the love of Christ Nothing shall sever : And, when thy work is done, Praise Him forever. 657 CM. TmiEN all Thy mercies, 0 my God, * * My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Oh, how shall words with equal warmth The gratitude declare. That glows within my ravished heart ? But Thou canst read it there. 3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 4 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. HOiJE AND PERSONAL USE. 5 When nature fails, and day and night Divide Thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, 0 Lord, Thy mercy shall adore. 6 Through all eternity, to Thee A joyful song I'll raise ; But oh, eternity's too'short To utter all Thy praise ! 658 8s. THOU hidden love of God,whose'height, Whose depth unfathomed no man Jknows : I see from far Thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for Thy repose : My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest, till it find rest in Thee. 2 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with Thee my heart to share f Ah ! tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there. Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it hath found repose in Thee. 3 Oh, hide this self from me, that I No more, but Christ in me, may live ! My base affections crucify, Nor let one favorite sin survive j In all things nothing may I see, Nothing desire, or seek, but Thee. 4 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits Thy call ! Speak to my inmost soul, and say I am thy love, thy God, thy all ! To feel Thy power, to hear Thy voice,, To taste Thy love, be all my choice ! HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 659 8s THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care j His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye'; My noonday walks He shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary, wandering steps He leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread. My steadfast heart shall fear no ill. For Thou, 0 Lord, art with me still ; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadf ul shade. 660 cm. OH, for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb ! 2 Return, 0 holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest : I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee. " 4 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. HOilE AND PERSONAL USE. A8 661 ios. kS pants the wearied hart for cooling springs, That sinks exhausted in the sn miner's chase, So pants ruy soul for Thee, great King of kings, So thirsts to reach Thy sacred dwelling- place. 2 Lord, Thy sure mercies*, ever in my sight, My heart shall gladden through the tedi- ous day ; And 'midst the dark and gloomy shades of To Thee, my God, I'll tune the grateful lay . 3 Whv faint, my soul ? whv doubt Jehovah's * aid? Thy God, the God of mercy still shall prove ; Within His courts thy thanks shall yet be paid: Unquestioned be His faithfulness and love. 662 l. vl LET me with light and truth be blest ; Be these mv guides to lead the way, Till on Thy holy hill I rest, And in Thy sacred temple pray. 2 Then will I there fresh altars raise To God, Who is my only joy : And well-timed harps, with songs of praise, Shall all my grateful hours employ. 3 Why then cast down, my soul ? and why So much oppressed with anxious care ! On God, thy God, for aid rely. Who will thy ruined state repair. 632 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 663 CM. OTHOU, f romWhomall goodness flows, I lift my heart to Thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 When on my aching, burdened heart My sins lie heavily, Thy pardon grant, Thy peace impart : In love, remember me. 3 When trials sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, Oh, let my strength be as my day ! For good, remember me. 4 If worn with pain, disease, and grief , This feeble frame should be, Grant patience, rest, and kind relief : Hear and remember me. 5 And oh, when in the hour of death I own Thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath, Dear Lord, remember me ! 664 s.iL MY spirit, on Thy care, 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 Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform : Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. HOME AXD PERSONAL USE. 4 Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me ; Secure of having Thee in all, Of having all in Thee. 665 c. m. LORD, it belongs not to my care "Whether I die or live ; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, oh, make me glad The longer to obey ; If short, no laborer is sad To end his toilsome day. 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before ; And he that to God's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet Thy blessed face to see : For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What will Thy glory be J? 5 Then I shall end my sad complaints And weary, sinful days, And join with the triumphant saints That sing my Saviour's praise. 6 My knowledge of that lif e is small, The eye of faith is dim ; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with Him. 666 S.M. TESUS, I live to Thee, *J The loveliest and best ; - My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest. HOME A>D PERSONAL USE. 2 Jesus, I die to Thee, Whenever death shall come ; To die in Thee is life to me, In my eternal home. 3 Whether to live or die, I know not which is best ; To live in Thee is bliss to me, To die is endless rest. 4 Living or dying, Lord, I ask but to be Thine ; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Makes heaven forever mine. 667 8.8.8.4. MY God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home in life's rough way, Oh, teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done ! " 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, " Thy will be done!" 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved, no longer nigh, Submissive still would I replv, " Thy will be done ! " 4 If Thou should'st call me to resign What most I prize, it ne'er was mine; I onlv vield Thee what is Thine ; u Thy will be done ! " 5 Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy good Spirit for its guest, My God,*to Thee I leave the rest ; " Thy will be done ! " HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 6 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, " Thy will be done!" 7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, " Thy will be done." 668 p. M. WHATEVER my God ordains is right •, His will is ever just ; Howe'er He orders now my cause, I will be still and trust. He is my God ; Though dark my road, He holds me that I shall not fall, Wherefore to Him I leave it all. 2 Whate'er my God ordains is right ; He never will deceive j He leads me by the proper path, And so to Him I cleave, And take content What He hath sent ; His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently I wait His day. 3 Whate'er my God ordains is right ; Though I the cup must drink That bitter seems to my faint heart, I will not fear nor shrink ; Tears pass away With dawn of day ; Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow all depart. 4 Whate'er my God ordains is right ; My light, my life is He, Who cannot will me aught but good; I trust Him utterly ; 536 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. For well I know, In joy or woe, We soon shall see, as sunlight clear, How faithful was our guardian here. 5 Whate'er my God ordains is right j Here will I take my stand, Though sorrow, need, or death make earth For me a desert land. My Father's care Is round me there, He holds me that I shall not fall j And so to Him I leave it all. 669 7s. SOVEREIGN ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise, All our times are in Thy hand, All events at Thy command. 2 He that formed us in the womb, He shall guide us to the tomb ; All our ways shall ever be Ordered by His wise decree. 3 Times of sickness, times of health, Blighting want and cheerful wealth, All our pleasures, all our pains, Come, and end, as God ordains. 4 May we always own Thy hand, Still to Thee surrendered stand, Know that Thou art God alone, We and ours are all Thy own ! 670 cm. FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at Thy throne of grace Let this petition rise : HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 537 2 Give me a calm and thankful heart, From every murmur free ; The blessings of Thy gTace impart, And make me live to Thee. 3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine My path of life attend : Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. 671 cm. WHILE Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled j And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled. 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed, To Thee my thoughts would soar : Thy mercy o'er my life 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 shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill 5 Resigned when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet Thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storms shall see ; My steadfast heart shall know no fear j That heart will rest on Thee. 538 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 672 S. M. B] • LEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Jesus' love : The fellowship of Christian minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour united prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one j Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear ; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. i When we at death must part, Not like the world's, our pain ; But one in Christ, and one in heart, We part to meet again. 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Throughout eternity. 673 cm. I HE ARD the voice of Jesus say Come unto Me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast. 1 I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 1 heard the voice of Jesus say Behold I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live. I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream ; HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 539 My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say I am this dark world's light : Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright. I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my star, my sun ; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till travelling days are done. 674 ios. PEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin ? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round ? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away *? In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they. 5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all un- known1? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 6 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours ? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace. 540 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 675 s.m. FOREVER with the Lord ! Amen ! so let it be ! Life from the dead is in that word, And immortality ! 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my sonl, how near, At times, to faith's foreseeing eye, Thy golden gates appear ! 4 Ah ! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above ! 5 Then, then I feel, that He, Remembered or forgot, The Lord, is never far from me, Though I perceive Him not. 6 So when my latest breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death, And life eternal gain. 676 p.m. ONE sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o'er ; I am nearer my home to-day Than I ever have been before ; 2 Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea, Nearer my Father's house, Where the " many mansions " be $ 3 Nearer the bound of life. Where we lay our burdens down ; HOME AND PERSONAL USE. Nearer leaving the cross, Nearer gaining the crown ; 4 But lying darkly between, Winding down through the night, Is the deep and unknown stream To be crossed ere we reach the light. 5 Jesus, perfect my trust, Strengthen the hand of my faith : Let me feel Thee near when I stand On the edge of the shore of death; 6 Feel Thee near when my feet Are slipping over the brink; For it may be I'm nearer home, Nearer now than I think. 677 l. m. AS, when the weary traveller gains -^- The height of some commanding hill, His heart revives, if o'er the plains He sees his home, though distant still ; 2 Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views By faith his mansion in the sides, The sight his fainting heart renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize. 3 The thought of heaven his spirit cheers ; No more he grieves for troubles past; Nor any future trial fears, So he may safe arrive at last. 4 Jesus, on Thee our hopes we stay, To lead us on to Thine abode; Assured Thy love will far o'erpay The hardest labors of the road. 678 c c. m. THERE is a land of pure delight, "Where saints immortal reign ; 542 HOME AND PERSONAL USE. Eternal day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides', And never-fading flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 Bright fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dressed in living green ; So to the Jews fair Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross the narrow sea ; And linger, trembling on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 Oh, could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love, With faith's illumined eyes : 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood? Should fright us from the shore. 679 6s. THERE is a blessed home Beyond this land of woe, Where trials r. 3r come, Nor tears o£ s< it-row flow ; Where faith st in sight, And patien ' . ope is crowned,. Andeverlasi i;', light Its glory throws around. 2 There is a>land of peace : Good angels know it well j Glad songs that never cease Within its portals swell ; HOME AND PERSONAL USE. 543 Around its glorious throne Ten thousand saints adore Christ, with the Father One, And Spirit, evermore. 3 Oh, joy all joys beyond, To see the Lamb Who died, And count each sacred wound In hands, and feet, and side ! To give to Him the praise Of every triumph won, And sing through endless days The great things He hath done ! 4 Look up, ye saints of God ! Nor fear to tread below The path your Saviour trod Of daily toil and woe ! Wait but a little while In uncomplaining love ! His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you above. 644 DOXOLOGIES. DOXOLOGIES. Note.— After the Long, Common, and Short Metres, the Doxologies follow m numerical order; first the simple numbers, then the double, and then the mixed. And the sequence is always from the higher to the lower, as 10s, 8s, 7s ; 8.7> 7.6, 6.5, etc. 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 ! Amen. L.M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God Whom earth and heaven adore, Be glory, as it was of old, Is now, and shall be evermore. Amen. D. L. M. 0 God the Father, God the Son, T And God the Spirit, praise be given, The everlasting Three in One, Adored by all in earth and heaven j As was in circling ages past, Is now, and shall forever be, While saints their crowns of glory cast Before Thy throne, blest Trinity. Amen. CM. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now DOXOLOGIES. 545 D. C. M. TO praise the Father, and the Son, And Spirit all-divine, The One in Three, and Three in One Let saints and angels join : Glory to Thee, blest Three in One, The God Whom we adore, As was, and is, and shall be done, When time shall be no more. Amen. S.M. TO God, the Father, Son, And Spirit, ever blest, The One in Three, the Three in One, Be endless praise addressed. Amen. D. S. M. PRAISE, as in ages past, Praise, as in glory now, Praise, while eternity shall last, To Thee, 0 God, we vow ; Whom all the heavenly host And saints on earth adore ; To Father, Son,,and Holy Ghost, Be glory evermore. Amen. 1 10s. TO God the Father, and to God the Son, To God the Holy Spirit, Three in One, Be praise from all on earth and all in heaven, As was, and is, and ever shall be given. Amen. A LL praise to the Father, the Son, -£*- And Spirit, thrice holy and blest, Th' eternal, supreme Three in One, Was, is, and shall still be addressed. Amen. DOXOLOGIES. 3 8.8.8.8.8.8. TO God the Father, God the S< >n, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given, By all in earth, and all in heaven, As was through ages heretofore, Is now, and shall be evermore. Amen. 4 8.8.8.8.8.8. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God Whom heaven's trium- phant host And suffering saints on earth adore, Be glory as in ages past, • As now it is, and so shall last, When time itself shall be no more. Amen. 5 D. 8s. 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. Amen. 6 7s. HOLY Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One ! Glory, as*of old, to Thee, Now, and evermore shall be. Amen. 7 7.7.7.7.7.7. PRAISE the Name of God most high, Praise Him, all below the sky, DOXOLOGIES. Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ; As through countless ages past, Evermore His praise shall last. Amen. 8 D.7s/ HOLY Father, Fount of light, God of wisdom, goodness, might ; Holy Son, Who cam'st to dwell, God with us, Emmanuel ; Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, God of comfort, peace, and love ; Evermore be Thou adored, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord. Amen. 9 6s. '0 Father, and to Son, And Holy Ghost, to Thee, Eternal Three in One, Eternal glory be. Amen. T T 10 6.6.6.6.6.6. <0 God, the Father, Son, And Spirit, Three in One, All praise and glory be ; As was in ages past, And shall forever last, Most Holy Trinity. 11 D.6s. TO Father, and to Son, And Holy Ghost, to Thee, Eternal Three in One, Eternal glory be ; As hath been, and is now, And shall be evermore : Before Thy throne we bow, And Thee our God adore. Amen. 648 DOXOLOGIES. 12 8.7. PRAISE the Father, earth and heaven, Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal days. Amen. 13 8.7.8.7.8.7. PRAISE and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One ; One in might and one in glory While eternal ages run. Amen. 14 D. 8.7. T ET the voice of all creation, J-^ Earth and heaven's triumphant host, Praise the God of our salvation, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. See the heavenly elders casting Golden crowns before His throne : Alleluias everlasting Be to Him, and Him alone. Amen. 15 7.6. TO Father, Son, and Spirit, The God Whom we adore, Be loftiest praises given, Now and for evermore. Amen. 16 D. 7.6. O FATHER ever glorious, 0 everlasting Son, O Spirit all victorious, Thrice Holy Three in One, Great God of our salvation, Whom earth and heaven adore, Praise, glory, adoration, Be Thine for evermore. Amen. DOXOLOGIES. 549 17 6.5. GLORY to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Amen. 18 9.8. TO God the Father, Son, and Spirit, The everlasting Three in One, Be glory due Thy boundless merit, While never ending ages run. Amen. 19 8.7.8.7.4.7. 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. Amen. 20 8.7.8.7.7.7. PRAISE the Father throned in heaven ; Praise the everlasting Son ; Praise the Spirit freely given ; Praise the blessed Three in One. As of old, the Trinity Still is worshipped, still shall be. Amen. 21 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. TO Father, Son, and Spirit blest, Supreme o'er earth and heaven, Eternal Three in One conf est, Be highest glory given, As hath been from the ages past, And shall be while the ages last, By all in earth and heaven. Amen. 550 D0X0L0GIES. T 22 7.6.7.6.8.8. '0 Father, Son, and Spirit, God ever Three in One, Let glory due Thy merit, By angel choirs begun, As in the countless ages past, Be sung while endless ages last. Amen. 23 8.5. FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit, God forever One, Praise to Thine eternal merit, While the ages run. Amen. 24 8.8.8.4. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Our God forever Three in One, Be praise from men and angel host, While ages run. Amen. 25 8.8.8.6. HOLY Father, Holy Son, And Holy Ghost, God Three in One, While everlasting ages run, All glory be to Thee. Amen. 26 7.7.7.5. FATHER, B63, and Holy Ghost, Three in One j from every coast, Earth, and Heaven's adoring host, Thy true Godhead praise. Amen. 27 6A6.6.8.& '0 God the Fatht^s throne Your highest h oaiors raise ; Glory to God the So.u; To God the Spirit, praise : O 1* DOXOLOGIES. 551 With all our powers, eternal King, Thy Name we sing, while faith adores. Amen. T 28 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. ^0 Father and to Son, And Spirit, Three in One, All praise be given, As hath been heretofore, And shall be evermore : Let all His Name adore In earth and heaven. Amen. 29 4.4,7.7.6. ^0 Father, Son, And Spirit, One True God, be glory given; Now, and while the ages run, Lord of earth and heaven. Amen. T 30 HYMN 466. - P.M. TO God, the Father, Son, And ever blessed Spirit, Eternal Three in One, Be glory due Thy merit; As was in ages past, Is now, and still shall be, While endless ages last, Most Holy Trinity. Amen. 31 COME, let us adore Him! come, bow at His feet! Oh, give Him the glory, the praise that is meet! Xiet joyful hosannas unceasing arise, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies! Amen. Inbeje of Subjects. Adoration— 137. 138, 140. 141, 142, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 374, 385, 387, 444, 445, 447, 448, 450, 452, 455, 456, 457, 458, 460, 461, 462, 463. Aspiration — 135, 338, 339, 343, 344, 345, 409, 411, 430, 431, 432, 439, 600, 607, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 658, 660, 666, 675. Associations or Guilds — 161, 162, 163, 168, 268 at vs. 3, 274, 511, 580, 581, 584, 588. Christ's Call — 143, 169, 437, 590, 596, 631, 673. Church, Intercession for the— 259, 260, 326, 327, 328, 329, 496, 499, 525. Church Militant— 485, 488, 490, 491, 516, 521, 580. Church at Rest— 8, 179, 394, 396, 397, 679. Church Triumphant — 74, 124, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 407, 408. Clergy, The— 182, 183, 184, 285, 286, 288, 497, 581. Confession of Christ— 163, 164 at vs. 2, 216, 217, 342, 358, 359, 364, 582, 598, 600. Consecration— 10, 101, 344, 345, 395, 429, 454, 507, 508, 510, 603, 666. Country, Our — 187, 188, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 200. Douht— 144, 146, 420, 422, 424, 426, 427. Faith — 7, 95, 326, 345, 355, 435, 446, 606, 610, 611, 623, 626, 636, 664, 668, 671, 675. Fellowship with God — 12, 68, 312, 315, 344, 355, 410, 430, 436. FoUowing Christ — 68, 452, 507, 510, 571, 615. Guidance — 326, 333, 341, 343, 379, 380, 411, 414, 417, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 611, 614, 615, 616. Hope — 43, 318, 397, 404, 407, 512, 521, 523, 675, 676, 679. Hospitals — 14, 272, 273, 274, 300. House of God— 479, 482, 483, 484, 489. Humility — 410, 603, 611, 632, 649. Joy — 43, 47, 324, 457, 522, 579. 552 IXDEX OF SUBJECTS. 553 Judgment, Day of — 36, 37, 38. Love of God — 100, 101. 431. 132. 433, 625. 627, 658. Love to God — 75, 76, 77, 317. 443. 444. 563, 599, 600, 653, 654. Love to Man — 268 at vs. 3, 269. 275," 580, 586. Name of Jesus — 149, 321, 322, 433, 518. Orphans — 276, 277. Peace — 15, 32. 496, 613. 633. 674. Penitence — 82, 85, 86, 87, 89, 347, 349, 350, 351, 354, 356, 360, 3S4, 529, 595. ♦ Perseverance — 509, 510. 511. 549. Praise — 23, 362, 366, 369, 438. 442. 443, 445, 452. 453, 455. 456, 458, 460, 461, 462, 463, 465, 468, 469, 471, 474. 617. Preparation for Christ— 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 316. 405. Process— 393, 395, 503, 505, 506, 509, 510. 521. 522, 523, 620. 656. Protection— 16, 17, 19, 415. 416. 417. 418, 435, 643, 648. Providence— 189, 427, 435, 465. Submission— 346. 610, 613, 616, 626. 632, 634. 666, 667, 60S. 671. Sympathy -161, 162, 269, 271. 274. 275, 630. Temperance— 278. 279. Thankss^vins: — 367. 368. 470, 624. Triumph of Christ — 39. 127, 367, 370. 371, 457. Trust— 84, 145, 335, 336, 340, 341. 363. 412, 413, 435, 436, 590, 606, 622, 626. 62S, 642, 664. Unity— 230, 492. 494, 495. "Watchfulness— 40, 186. 405. 501, 504. Work — 511. 580, 581, 5S2, 5S3, 584, 619. Zeal— 393, 503, 628. Mribzz of Jirst fines. Giving also, in parenthesis, the numbers of such Hymns as were in the old Hymnal. HYMN A charge to keep I have (474).. 501 A few more years shall roll , (28).- 203 A tower of strength our God doth stand ^16 Abide with me : fast falls the eventide (335) . . 12 Above the clear blue sky , 570 According to Thy gracious word (211) . . 233 Across the sky the shades of night 202 All glory, laud, and honor (72).. 90 All hail the power of Jesus' Name (424) . . 450 All my heart this night rejoices 538 All people that on earth do dwell .(405).. 470 All praise to Him Who built the hills 463 All praise to Thee, eternal Lord 320 All praise to Thee, my God, this night (333) . . 18 Alleluia! Alleluia! 123 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! 368 Alleluia, song of gladness (430) . . 73 Almighty Father, bless the word (16G) . . 33 Almighty Father, hear our cry 307 Almighty God, Whose only Son 499 Am I a soldier of the cross 1 (471) . . 508 Ancient of days, Who sittest, throned in glory 311 And now, O Father, mindful of the love 228 Angels from the realms of glory (24) . . 60 Angels, roll the rock away (101).. 116 Angel-voices, ever singing 304 Approach, my soul, the mercy seat (399) . . 652 Arise, O Lord, and shine 259 Arm of the Lord, awake, awake (287) . . 265 Art thou weary, art thou languid (514) . . 342 As pants the wearied hart for cooling springs . . (155) . . 661 As when the weary traveller gains (450) . . 677 As with gladness men of old (45).. 65 Ashamed of Thee, O dearest Lord 598 Asleep in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! (260) . . 244 At even, ere the sun was set 14 At the cross her station keeping 103 At the Lamb's high feast we sing (100).. 118 At the Name of Jesus 518 Awake, and sing the song (463).. 369 Awake, my soul, and with the sun (332).. 2 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve (476) . . 503 A while in spirit, Lord, to Thee 80 554 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 555 HTMN Before Jehovah's awful throne (409) . . -473 Before the ending of the day (359).. 21 Beholda humble train (180).. 153 Behold the Lamb of God! (80).. 96 Behold, the Master passeth by ! 169 Blessed city, heavenly Salern 400 Blessing, honor, thanks, and praise 241 Blest are the pure in heart 410 .Blest be the tie that binds (315).. 672 Blest day of God ! most calm, most bright (149) . . 31 Blow ye the trumpet, blow ! 330 Bow down Thine ear, almightv Lord 286 Bread of heaven, on Thee we feed (209).. 224 Bread of the world, in mercy broken (207) . . 225 Breast the wave, C hristian (472) . . 656 Brief life is here our portion (491).. 406 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning (37).. 66 Brightly gleams our banner 515 By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored 236 By cool Siloam's shady rill (224) . . 565 Call Jehovah thy salvation 415 Call them in ! the poor, the wretched 610 Calm on the listening ear of night „..(26).. 55 Children of the heavenly King (449).. 452 Christ, above all glory seated ! 371 Christ, by heavenly hosts adored 188 Christ for the world we sing . 580 Christ is made the sure foundation (2S2) . . 483 Christ is our corner-stone (279) . . 294 Christ is risen! Christ is risen! 113 Christ our King to heaven ascendeth 127 Christ, the Life of all the living 361 Christ the Lord is risen again (106) . . 114 Christ the Lord is risen to-dav ...'. (98) . - ill Christ, Whose glorv tills the skies (331).. 312 Christian ! dost thou see them (68) . . 81 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn (21) . . 56 Come, Christian children, come and raise 554 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove (131) . . 379 Come hither, ve faithful (25) . . 50 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest 380 Come, Holv Ghost, our souls inspire (137).. 2S9 Come, Holv Spirit, come! (135).. 376 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove (128).. 377 Come, Jesus, from the sapphire throne 297 Come, let us all with one accord 26 Come, let us join our cheerful songs (208).. 447 Come, let us sing the song of songs ! « 448 Come, my soul, thou must be waking (330) . . 3 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare (401) . . 651 Come, praise your Lord and Saviour 533 Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures (272) . . 497 Come, Thou almightv King (428).. 388 Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come ! 378 Come, Thoxr long-expected Jesus 48 Come to Out of the deep I call .....".'.".".'.'.. 349 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin 674 Pleasant are Thy courts above "("66)" 4SQ Praise, my soul, the King of heaven :.\\""(529) 455 Praise to God, immortal praise. . . ' }2£K" Too Praise to the heaven lv Wisdom l '"" J« Praise to the Holiest in the height 4'^ Praise we the Lord this day ... . mm;-" {d Prmce of Peace, control my will --"".."."...;.*: 6J3 Raised between the earth and heaven w Pejoice, rejoice, believers!... /«" ^5 Rejoice, the Lord is Kim:! ... '"" y- Pejoice. ye pure in heart ! t*k Rejoice ye sons of men!... i-V, Resting from His work to-dav . .' ..." jam" T0= Revive Tiiv work. O Lord «2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! " """ m\" Q? Rise, crowned with light mS~ *n Rise, my soul, and stretch thv wings "... (447 "" 512 Rock of ages, cleft for me. ../. 6 \jSl" %£ Round the Lord in glory seated '. '. ". .... '. \ \m). '_ 3^7 Safe npon the billowy deep q0q Safely, safely gathered in 04* Saints of God! the dawn is brightening 250 Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we raise ... am" 32 Saviour, blessed Saviour Blfl Saviour, breathe an evening blessing- " 17 Saviour, for the little one..!. 0,7 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us ....*"" (229)"" 573 Saviour, source of every blessing "(370)" -M" Saviour, sprinkle many nations?. 257 Saviour! teach me dav bv day .... .^3 Saviour, when in dust to Thee '(53")" «9 Saviour, when night involves the skies "" 641 Saviour, Who didst come to give '" ™6 Saviour, Who Tliy flock art feedin e (213) ' " 207 Saviour, Whom I fain would love . 3.55 ^aw yon never, in the twilight J" 542 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph r6 see the destined day arise!.. ""(81)" ^7 Shepherd of souls, refresh and" bless..!.'.'.' (210)" 235 Shepherd of tender youth 446 Shepherd, with Thv tenderest love " 411 Shine Thou upon ns, Lord 5S7 Shout the glad tidings, excitingly sing! ['.'.'.'."."" (23)" 53 Sinful, sighing to be blest " ... _. 347 INDEX OF FIRST LIXES. HYMN Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praise (432) . . 462 Sing, my soul, His wondrous love (373).. 438 Sing, my tongue, the Saviour's battle 98 Sing, oh sing, this blessed morn 57 Sing, with all the sonsof glory 124 Sing, ye faithful! .sing with gladness ! 517 Softly now the light of day (340) . . 13 Soldiers of Christ, arise (216).. 509 Soldiers of the cross, arise! 581 Songs of praise the angels sang (422) . . 476 Songs of thankfulness and praise 67 Souls in heathen darkness lying (292) . . 256 Sound aloud Jehovah's praises 142 Sovereign ruler of the skies (523) . . 669 Speed Thy servants, Saviour, speed them 264 Spirit divine, attend our prayers 382 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love (133).. 136 Spirit of truth, we call 300 Stand, soldier of the cross 210 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus 582 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright 170 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear (336).. 11 Sweet Saviour, blesS us ere we go (338).. 22 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing (84) . . 104 Tarry with me, O my Saviour! 642 Ten thousand times ten thousand 396 Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled (263) . . 248 The ancient4aw departs (32).- 148 The angel sped on wings of light 156 The Church's one foundation (202) . . 491 The cross is on our brow 212 The day is gently sinking to a close (349).. 7 The day is pastand gone (334).- 645 The day is past and over (341).. 16 The day of resurrection! (105).- 115 The eternal gates lift up their heads 129 The God of Abraham praise (141).. 460 The God of love my Shepherd is 413 The grave itself a garden is ^.. 108 The Head, that once was crowned with thorns.. (114).. 372 The heavenly King must come 163 The King of love my Shepherd is (464).. 412 The Lord my pasture shall prepare (504) . . 659 The morning light is breaking 252 The radiant morn hath passed away 8 The roseate hues of early dawn 409 The royal banners forward go (79).. 94 The saints of God ! Their conflict past 175 The shadows of the evening hours (337).. 15 The son of Consolation ! 162 The Son of God goes forth to war (176)-.. 507 The spacious firmament on high (508) . . 464 The Spirit, in our hearts (134).. 596 The strain upraise of joy and praise (425).. 461 The strife is o'er, the battle done (103) . . 121 The sun is sin king fast (345) . . 10 The voice that breathed o'er Eden (248) . . 240 The world is very evil (490).. 405 There is a blessed home (317).. 679 There is a fountain filled with blood (383) . . 593 There is a green hill far away (231) . . 544 There is a land of pure delight (488).. 678 564 INDEX OF FI&ST LI M.S. HVMN There is one way, and only one 160 There's a friend for little children 553 Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old 273 Thine foreverl God of love (288).. 216 This Is the day of light (158).. 28 Those eternal bowers 395 Thou art coming, < > my saviour! 317 Thou art gone up on high (118).. 873 Thou art the Christ, o Lord 104 Thou art the Way, to Thee alone (501).. 425 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown 319 Thou, God, all glory, honor, power (203).. 450 Thou hidden love of God, \\ hose height (515).. 658 Thou kuowest. Lord, the weariness and sorrow 630 Thou to Whom the sick and dying 274 Thou, Who at Thy first Eucharist didst pray 230 Thou, Who on that wondrous Journey 77 Thou Who sent est Thine apostles 17:5 Thou Who the night in prayer didst spend 184 Thou Who with dying lips 277 Thou, Whose almighty word. (146).. 327 Though faint, vet pursuing 628 Three in One, and One in Three 389 Through Him, Who all our sickness felt 588 Through the day Thy love has spared us (342).. 040 Through the night Of donht and sorrow 521 Thy kingdom come, 0 Godl ^ (7).. 829 Thy life was given for me ! 604 Thy Temple is notmade with hands 295 Thv way, not mine, O Lord (254).. 632 To hless Thv chosen race (285).. 500 To 11 ini Who tor our sins was slain (109).. 306 To our Redeemer's glorious Name (372).. 451 ToSion'shill 1 liftmyeyes (316).. 643 To the Name of our salvation 321 To Thee, 0 Comforter divine 134 To Thee, o Father, throned on high 239 To Thee, o Lord, our hearts we raise 191 TO Thee our God wellv 187 To Thv temple I repair (163).. 30 To-day Thy mercy calls us 590 Triumphant Lord, Thy work is done 370 Triumphant Sion, lift "thy load (192).. 488 Turned by Thy grace, i look within 595 Wake, awake, for night is flying 40 Wake, harp of sion, wake again 267 Watchman, tell us of the night (43).. 331 We come. Lord, to Thv feet 588 We give immortal praise (143).. 141 We give Thee but Thine own (299).. 268 We love the place, G Ood 484 We march, we march to victory ! 514 We praise Thy grace, o sa\ lour i">l.> We sing the glorious conquest Lr>0 We Sing the praise of Him Who died (78).. 100 We walk by faith, and not by sight 426 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen 629 Weary of earth, and laden with my sin (67).. 82 Weary of wandering from my God (70).. 83 Welcome, happy morning 109 Welcome, sweet day of rest (147).. 27 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. HTJIN Whate'er my God ordains is right (-57).. 668 What thanks and praise to Thee we owe 172 When all Thy mercies, 0 my God (426).. 657 When at Thy footstool, Lord, J bend 591 When, doomed to death, the apostle lay 279 When from the East the wise men came 64 When, His salvation bringing (219).. 558 When in the Lord Jehovah's Name 557 When I survey the wondrous cross (83).. 101 When Jesus left His Father's throne (2:S0) . . 561 When morning gilds the skies 445 When our heads are ) 10 wed with woe (252).. 348 When, streaming from the eastern skies (314).. 638 When the weary, seeking rest 609 Where the angel-hosts adore Thee 171 Where'er have trod Thy sacred feet 315 While o'er the deep Thy servants sail 308 While shepherds watched their flocks by night. .(18).. 54 While Thee I seek, protecting Power (441).. 671 Who are these in bright array (494).- 180 Who are these like stars appearing 178 Who is this that comes from Edom (77).. 449 With broken heart and contrite sigh (71).- 87 With gladsome hearts we come 532 With joy Ave hail the sacred day 29 With one consent let all the earth (277).. 469 With tearful eyes I look around 631 Within the Father's house 69 Witness, ye men and angels ; now (239).. 217 Work, for the night is coming 583 Ye Christian heralds, ero, proclaim (290) . . 263 Ye servants of the Lord (171).. 186 Info* of &ttti)0rs. 9 JOHN KEBLE... ig22 3 :::::f:r: l:cakitZ; 17^; v.: gp I^SSiT'"*1™ 5 G. Phillimore .... "i865 6 "The CandleiightHymn:^ P< W' W" How -4W. to SOPHttOXlus, *r. E. W. Eddis i864 I ■" BP- C. WORDSWORTH.. "l862 9 GODFREY THRING 1864 ,„ ■;•-. k. H. Robinson isfi<> J? Unknown, tr.JE. Caswall. }«?? g johnkEblE..;;:;;;;;;182» i, H. F. BYTE 1847 iJ £P g.w.doane..::::i824 15 H. TWELLS 1868 i6 ::xNATOLiuS;i7th cent; *: fTSZlti PK0CTER Jig Jo J- EDME8TON ;;i82o i9::::bpVb;^ber;i827;^1d:^tS::::;;;S 21 Ascribed to sVambrose;^: J. Sig i£g S y.w. eaber ::::;;;;::;.!? 94 J- ELLERTON 1867 -Bp. C. Wordsworth.. 1862 ™ ;■_• v/Ji-^ -.-■- GODFREY THRIN iu„aly rraiii 00 J. ELLERTON 1867 WvF . ----__._ TT ADDTPT A Tmn.. „ ~«« |> ancient Hym^fri^XlLCHmiB 1872 oi is-lAC Watts 1707-9 Harriet Auber 1829 oV Jas. Montgomery ... 1812 oo John Mason 1683 ot J. ELLERTON 1866 ^ UNKNOWN.... 05 Dr. JOHN FA WCETT.... 1786- 36 ProDaWTHOMTs,ofCeYano; J°HN JUUAN 1882 o- m • i ^ ^,13th Cent., tr. Wm. J. Irons 1S4<> 3/ Mainly Dr. Collyer, 1812, ■ -"««ib isw oo 5 Bp. R. HEBER 1827 228 Rev. F. W. BARTLEUT 1830 227 . THOMAS AQUINAS, 1263, tr. E. CASWALL 1849 228 VV. BRIGHT 1875 229 C'HAs. WESLEY 1745 230 W. H. TUETON 1881 231 P. DODDRIDGE 1755 232 R.BROWN-BORTHWICK1870 233 <. JAS. MONTGOMERY ....1825 234 Sir H. W. BAKER 1875 235 JAS. MONTGOMERY ....1825 236 GEORGE RAWSON 1857 237 ADELAIDE THRUPP .... 1853 238 * DOROTHY F. BLOMFIELD 1883 239 Bp. W. C. DOANE 1881 240 JOHN KEHLE 1857 241 CHAS. WESLEY 1742 242 J- ELLERTON 1871 243 S. BARING-GOULD 1867 244 MARGARET MACKAY ..1832 245 Unknown, 1754, tr. R. F. LlTTLEDALE 1865 246 Mrs. H. O. DE L. DOBREE 1881 247' Mrs. M. A. THOMSON.. 1872 248 . . J. N. MEINHOLD, 1835, tr. Miss WINKWORTH 1858 249 MlS. M.A.THOMSON.. 1870 250 Mrs. MARY MAXWELL 251 W.C.BRYANT 1840 252' S.F.SMITH 1832 253 " Bp. G. W. DOANE 1848 254 Bp.R. HEBER 1819 255 Ascribed to JANE BORTHWICK 1858 256 Mrs.C. F.ALEXANDER 1852 257 Bp. A. C. COXE 1851 258* Ernest Hawkins 1851 259 W. HURN 1815 260 h. downton 1867 261 Isaac Watts 1719 202 Samuel John Stone.. 1871 263 B. H. DRAPER 1805 264 THOS. KELLY...1820orl826 265*' WM. SHRUBSOLE 1795 266 '.'.'. H. F. LYTE 1834 267 JAS. EDMESTON 1847 268 '".'""...'..... Bp. W. W. HOW 1858 269 P. DODDRIDGE, 1755, re- written by E. Osler 1836 270 WM. CROSWELL 1831 271 GODFREY THRING 1880 272 Bp. W. W. HOW 1871 273'""" ' E. H. PLUMPTRE 1864 274 . GODFREY THRING 1870 275 . . EMILY VERNON CLARK 1891 276 ... GODFREY TH RING 1881 277 "* E. WlGLESWORTH 1871 278 " Bp. C. WORDSWORTH 279 ... W. C. BRYANT 1878 280 Denis Wortman 281 " ... Bernard Barton 1826 282 SirH. W. BAKER 1861 283 ANNE STEELE 1760 284 Bp. W. W. HOW 1867 2«5"" . . J. S. B. MONSELL 1866 286 V.".' THOS. EDW. POWELL. .1864 INDEX OF AUTHORS. 571 287 BENJ. Beddome 1787 288 Jas. Montgomery ....1825 289 Bp. JOHNCOSIN 1627 290 C. G. Woodhouse, ■ re- written by GODFREY THRING 1881 291 J. M. NEALE 1814 292 J. ELLERTON 1871 293 Dr. HENRY WARE 1868 294 ..6th or 7th Cent., tr.J. Chandler 1837 295 Mrs. C. F. ALEXANDER.... 296 WM. COWPKR 1769 297 Bay Palmer 1876 298 H. W. BOBILLIARD 1888 299 J. ELLERTON 1869 300 Bev. WM. A. WHITE ..1890 301 B. H. HALL 1881 302 j. ellekton 1870 303 wharton b. smith. ..1882 304 Francis Pott 1861 305 Eiiw. A. Dayman 1865 306 , WM. WHITING 1860 307 Bp.E.H.BlCKERSTETHl869 308 Bp.GEO. Burgess 1845 309 Henry Coppee 1887 310 godfrey thring 1878 311 Bp. W. C. DOANE 1886 312 Chas. Wesley 1740 313 O. W. Holmes 1848 314 Bp. A. C.COXE 1872 315 ANON 316 Bp.B.HEBER 1827 317 FRANCESB.HAVERGAL1873 318 GODFREY THRING 1864 319 EMILY E. S. ELLIOTT. .1864 320 1st vs. ancient requiem. Others. Martin Luther 1524 321 Ancient. Anon. tr. J. M. NEALE, 1851. Much alt 1861 322 . . . Paris Breviary, 1736, tr. J. Chandler, alt., cento 323 jas. montgomery 1s21 324 Isaac Watts 1719 325 Chas. Wesley 1746 326 J. M. NEALE 1S46 327 John Marriott 1813 328 Hugh Stowell 1853 329 lewis hensley 1867 330 Chas. Wesley 1750 331 Sir JOHN BOWRING 1824 332 H. F. LYTE 1834 333 H. F.LYTE 1834 334 TATECmdBRADY 1698 335 Chas. Wesley 1740 336 A. M. TOPLADY, alt. COTTERILL 1819 337 HENRY HART MlLMAN 1837 338 ANNE STEELE 1780 339 N.L. VON ZINZENDORF, 1721, tr. John Wesley 1738 340 J. MONTGOMERY, 1834, alt. Mrs. Hutton and Godfrey Thring 341 Charlotte Elliott ..1869 342 J. M. NEALE 1862 343 J. S. B. MONSELL 1873 344 Mrs. Sarah Adams ...1841 672 INDEX OF AUTHORS. 345 RAY PALMER 1830 340 JOHN H. GURNEY 18&8 347 J. S. B. MONSELL 1857 318. HENRY HART MILMAN 1827 349 H. W. BAKER 1868 350 J. J. CUMMINS... 1839 351 Tate and Brady 1696 352 john newton 1779 353 Isaac Watts 1707-9 354 joseph d. carlyle...1802 355 A. M. TOPLADY, cento .1774 356 GODFREY TURING 1866 357 Bp. W. W. HOW 1*67 358 H. F. LYTE 1824 359 Sir JOHN BOWRING 1825 360 '. J. HAMILTON,olDoultingl867 361 ...E. C. HOMBURG, 1659, tr. Miss WlNKWORTH 1863 362 Unknown, tr. E. Caswall 1857 363 JAS. GEO. DECK 1842 364 ARTHUR T. BUSSELL. . .1851 365 J. BAKEWELL, 1757. En- larged by M. Mad an, alt. A. M. Toplady 1776 366 ARTHUR T. BUSSELL. ..1851 367 JAS. Allen, 1761. Rewritten by Cook and Denton 1853 368 .-. WM. C. DIX 1866 369 Wm. Hammond, cento. 1745 370 Wm. J. Irons 1861 371 Unknown, tr. Bp. J. R. WOODFORD.. 1852 372 Thos. Kelly 1820 373 Mrs. EMMA TOKE 1852 374 Matthew Bridges ...1848 375 harriet auber 1829 376 Jos. Hart, 1759, alt. by A. M. Toplady 1776 377 ISAAC WATTS 1707 378 Unknown, tr. E. Caswall, alt. and abr. 379 S. BROWN, 1720, alt. by ASH and EVANS 1769 380 .. Unknown, 10th Cent., tr. E.CASWALLand others, cento. 381 S.Drydex, alt.andabr. 1093 382 Dr. ANDREW REED. ...1829 383 Bp.R.HEBER 1827 384 JAS. HOLME 1861 :1S5 Bp. C. WORDSWORTH.. 1862 3S6 Bp. A. V. GRISWOLD...1835 3»7 Bp. R. MANT, C4 * JOS. ADDISON . . ]712 *g ■- Bp. R. Manx 1824 492 OCCASIONAL ANTHEMS. 2 For he hath founded it up | on the | seas : and prepared | it up | on the | floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the hfll | of the | Lord : or who shall rise up | in his | holy j place ? 4 Even he that hath clean Mnds and a | pure • = | heart: and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity * nor sworn | to de | ceive his | neighbour. 5 He shall receive the blessing | from the | Lord : and righteousness from the | God of | his sal | vation. 6 This is the generation of | them that | seek him : even of them that | seek thy | face O | Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads O ye gates * and be ye lift up ye ever | lasting | doors : and the King of | glory | shall come | in. 8 Who" is this | King of | glory : it is the Lord strong and mighty * eVe* the | Lord • = | mighty • in | battle. 9 Lift up your heads O ye gates * and be ye lift up ye ever | lasting | doors : and the King , of | glory | shall come | in. 10 Who is this | King of | glory : Even the Lord of hosts | he • is the | King of | glory. Glory be to the Father | and • to the | Son : and | to the | Holy | Ghost ; As it was in the beginning * is n6w, and | ever | shall be: world without | end • = j A • = j men. , BURIAL OF THE DEAD. (One or both of the following Selections taken from the 39th and 90th Psalms.) LORD, let me know mine end * and the number | of my | days : that I may be certified how | long I | have to | live. 2 Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a | span ■ = | long : and mine age is OCCASIONAL ANTHEMS. even as nothing in respect of thee * and verily every man living is | alto | gether | vanity. 3 For man walketh in a vain shadow * and disquleteth him | self in | vain : he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell | who shall | gather | them. 4 And now, Lord, what | is my | hope : truly my | hope is | even in | thee. 5 Deliver me from all | mine of | fences : and make me not a re | buke • = | unto ■ the | foolish. 6 When thou -with rebukes dost chasten man for sin * thou makest his beauty to con- sume away * like as it were a moth | fretting • a | garment : eVery man | therefore | is but | vanity. 7 Hear my prayer O Lord * and with thine e"ars con | sider • my | calling : hold not thy | peace • = | at my | tears ; 8 For I am a stranger with the"e | and a | sojourner : &s | all ni3* | fathers | were. 9 O spare me a little *■ that I may re | cover • my | strength : before I go hence ) and be | no more | seen. Glory be to the Father | and • to the | Son : and | to the | Holy | Ghost : As it was in the beginning * is n6w, and | ever | shall be : world without | end • = | A • = I men. LORD, th6u hast | been our | refuge : from one gener | ation | to an | other. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth * or ever the earth and the | world were | made : thou art God from everlasting and | world with | out ■ = | end. 3 Thou turnest man | to de | struction: again thou sayest, Come a | gain ye | chil- dren • of | men. 4 For a thousand years in thy sight a"re but OCCASIONAL ANTHEMS. as | yester | day : seeing that is past as a | watch • = | in the | night. 5 As soon as thou scatterest them* they are eVen | as a | sleep : and f a"de away | sudden • ly | like the | grass. 6 In the morning it is green and | grow- eth | up: but in the evening it is cut down | dried | up and | withered. 7 For we consume away in | thy dis | pleasure : and are afraid at thy | wrathful j indig | nation. 8 Thou hast s5t our mis | deeds be | fore thee : and our secret sins in the | light of | thy • = | countenance. 9 For when thou art angry, 511 our | days are | gone : we bring our years to an end * as it w£re a | tale • = | that is | told. 10 The days of our age are threescore years and ten * and though men be so strong that they come to | fourscore | years : yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow * so soon pSsseth it a | way and | we are | gone. 11 O teach us to | number • our | days : that we may apply our | hearts • = | unto | wisdom. Glory be to the Father | and • to the | Son : and | to the | Holy | Ghost ; As it was in the beginning * is n6w, and | ever | shall be: world without | end • = | A • = J men. 195 X