•^^- ■pr lTbrary KONATIOX (JF SAM UK 3. ACtNKW, t! n. w >: I. v n i\. i* a Letter No. I Shelf. . . ..>)4o.-3:.,|^ i^ ' ' *. rr: , . , _i. I c^^ I DIYINE HYMNI OR SPIRITUAL SONGS ; ¥0R THE USE OV RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES AND PRIVATE CHRISTIANS : BEING FORMERLY A COLLECTION BY y JOSHUA JMITH— AND OTHERS. ^ ,-.^. TWELFTH EDITION, With additions BY WILLIAM NORTHUP. ■NORWICH: (CONFKCTICUT.) JPRINTJED AND SOLD BY RUSSELL HUBBARD, 1811. PREPACK Pi REACHING and praying are excellent or^ dinances : The "former is speaking unto men, for God t The latter is spe'jiking unto God for ourselves and all men ; but when titiiQ pnds they will he laid aside, be- ing entirely useless. 'Bot ringing is calculated for both worlds. In this, it is that delightful part of de- votion which animates our hearts, and raises our affec- tions, and testifies the inward joy of our souls. Be* joke in the Lord ye righteous^ for praise is comely for the ufiright. Psalm, xxxiii. 1. Thy statutes have been my song in the house of my pilgrimage. Psalm cxix. 54. The matter of singing is God's praise. (Psalm xlvii. 6.) the manner, with a loud voice (Psalm Ixxxi. 1.) making melody in our hearts to the Lord, (Eph. v. 19.) %vith the spirit and understanding. And singing doubt- less will be our employment when time shall be no more. Rejoice ye heavens and ye that dwell in them^ Rev. xii. 12. And they sting a ne'-tv song ^ saying thou art ivor- thy to take the book and to ojien the seals thereof ; for thou ivast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood —and I beheld and I heard the voice of many angel* round about the throne^ and the beasts^ and the Elders^ and the number of themnvas ttn thousand times ten thousand, and thousands rf thousands, saying nvith a loud voice worthy is the Lamb, i^c. Therefore let us praise God Avith sincerity and awe, for he is a God of terrible majesty, he is a God of glory, and such transcendant perfection that he will not look upon us with pleasure, unless we offer praise from the heart. WILLIAM NORTHUP. vf DIVINE HYMNS. 4 HYMN 1; REDEMPTION. COME friends and relations let us join heart andi' hand. The voice of the turtle is heard in our land ; Let us all walk together and follow the sound, And march to the place where redemption is found. 2 The place it is hidden, the place is conceal'd ; The place it is hidden until 'tis reveai'd ; The place is in Jesus, to Jesus we'll go And there find redemption from sorrow and wos. 3 The place it is hidden by reason of sin, * Alas you can't see the sad state you are in ; You are blinded, polluted, in prison and pain, O how can such rebels redemption obtain 1 4 And if you are wounded and bruis'd by the fall, Then up and be doing, for you he doth call ; And if you are tempted to doubt and despair, Then come home to Jesus, redemption is there. 5 And you my dear brethren that love my dear Lord, Who have witness'd free pardon by faith in his word, Let patience attend you wherever you be. Your Saviour has purchas'd salvation for thee. AS 6 And when the archangel the trumpet shall sound, And awake all the dead that s'eep under the ground. The sound of that trumpet will bid you arise, To meet your redemption with joy and surprise. 7 Qthen loving Jesus our souls will receive, From bonds of corruption our bodies reUeve, Than we shall be perfect and we shah be frecj We'll sing of redemption wherever we be. 8 Redeemed from sin and redeemed from death, Hedeem'd from corruption, redeem'd from the earth, Redeem'd from damnation, redeem'cl from all woe, We'll sing oi redemption wherever we go. 9 Redeemed from sin and redeem'd from distress, The fruits of redemption no tongue can express, Redemption be ascribed to Jesus's love, We'll sing of redemption in the heavens above. HYMN 2. P. M. The Farewell, FAREWELL my brethren in the Lord, The gospel sounds a jubilee : My stam'ring tongue shall sound aloud. From lai^d to land, from sea to sea j And as I preach from place to place, I'll trust alone in God's free grace. 2 Farewell in bonds, and union dear ; Like strmgs you twine about my heart ; I humbly beg your earnest pniy'r, Till we shall meet no more to part—* Till we shall meet in worlds above, Encircled in eternal love. 3 Farewell my earthly friends below, Tho' all BO kind and dear to me j My Jesus calls and I must go To sound the gospel jubilee — To sound the joys, and bear the ne^YS3 To Gentile worlds and royal Jews. 4 Farewell young people one and all ; While God shall' grant me breath to breathe, I'll pray to the e'ernal all. That your dear souls in Christ may live — • That your dear souls prepav'd md.y be. To reign in bliss eternally ! 5 Farewell to all below the sun ; And as I pass in tenrs below, The path is strait my feet shall run ; And God will keep me as I go — And God will keep me in his hand, And bring me to the promis'd land. , 6 Farewell, farewell 1 I look above ; Jesus my friend to thee I call ; My joy, my crown, my only love, My safeguard here, my heav'nly all, My theme to preach, my song to sing, My only joy till death — amen. HYMN 3. L. M. The Hiding-place, HATL, sovereign love, that first began, The scheme to rescue f.illen man : Hail, matchless, free, eternal grace, That gave my soul a hiding-place ! 2 Agninst the God, that built the sky, 1 tought with hands uplifted high : Despis'd the nunsious of his grace, Too proud to seeK a hiding place. 8 3 Enrapt in dark Egyptian night, And fond of darkness more than light ; Madly I ran the sinful race, Secure without a hiding-place ! 4 But lo ! th* eternal council rang, Almighty love arrest tlie man ; I felt the arrows of distress, And found I had no hiding-place. 5 Vindictive justice stood in view, To Sinai's fi'ry mount I flew ; But justice cri'd with frowning face, This mountain is no hiding-place I 6 But lo ! a heav'nly voice I heard, And mercy's angel soon appear'd ; lie led me on a pleasing pace, To Jesus Christ, my hiding-place. 7 Should sev'n fold storms of vengeance roll, And shake the globe from pole to pole ; No thunder-bolts should daunt my faccj Tor Jesus is my hiding-place. 8 On him Almighty vengeance fell, Which must have sunk a world to hell : He bore it for his chosen race, And thus become their hiding-place. 9 A few more roiling suns at most, Shall land me on fair Canaan's coast ; Where I shall sing the song of grace, And see my glorious hiding-place ! HYMN 4. C. M. ^4 luarning to sinners^ tofice from the 'mrath to co^m. w HEN pity prompts me to look round Upon this fellow clay j 9^ See men reject the gospel sound,. Good God I what shall I say ? 2 My bowels yearn for dying men,. Dcom'd to eternal woe ; Fain wouM I speak, but 'Us in vain, If Gud dosa not sjicuk too. 3 O ! sinners, sinners wont you hear. When in God's name I come I Upon your peril don't forbear, Lest hell should be your doom. 4 Now is the time, th' accepted hour^ O ! sinners come away The Saviour's knocking at your door? Arise without delay, 5 O ! don't refuse to give him room^ Lest mc rcy should withdraw ; He'll then in robes of vengeance come To execute his law. € Then where, poor mortals, will you be If destitute of grace, When you your injur'd judge shall see, And stand before his face ? 7 O ! could you shun that dreadful sight. How would you wish to fly To the dark shades of endiess night, From that ail searching eye ? 8 But death and hell must all appear. And you among them stand ; Before the great impartial bar,. Arraign'd at Christ'^ left hand. 9 No yearning bowels, pity then Shall not aftect my heart ; No, I shall surely say amen 10 When Christ bids you depart, TO Let not these warnings be in vaiq, But lend a list*ning ear, Lest you should meet them all again^ When wrapt in keen despair. HYMN 5. C. M. T/ie sufferings of Christ, AWAKE, arise, O saints and view The load of sin and shame, Transfer'd from you an heir of hell, Upon the lovely Lamb. 2 A load so great it made him groan. It must have sunk us low ; Low as the dreadful deeps of hell, In that abyss of woe. 3 Behold the streams of sweat he sweat, For us great drops of blood ; Blood running down from every pore, Which rais'd a mighty flood, 4 A flood to float our souls away, From welt'ring reafs of fire, The pointed steel did reach his heart. To swell this ocean higher. 5 The racking cross on which he lay, A painful tort'ring bed ; A thorny pillow was prepared, On which he lean'd his head. G The sun his light refus'd to give, Night's sable \vings unfurl'd ; Jesus the Saviour fell asleep, "While earthquakes rock'd the world. 11 '7 But soon he *rose, his nap was short, And as a man from wine. He shouted with a mighty voiccj And made salvation mine. 8 He 'rose he 'rose he burst the gates Of death and from his throne, Beholds the glorious worlds of light, And calls them all his own. 9 The sun with his most dazzling rays, Must not with him compare ; His glory's one unclouded blaze, One roiling stream most clear. HYMN 6. Shepherds of Je%vry. AS shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep. Promiscuously seated estranged from sleep ; An angel from heaven presenting to view, And thus he accosted the trembling few ; Dispel all your sorrows and banish your fears, For Jesus your Saviour in Jewry appears. 2 Tho' Adam the first in rebellion was found, Forbidden to tarry on hallowed ground ; Yet Adam the second appears to retrieve, The loss you sustained by the devil and Eve ; Then shepherds be tranquil, this instant arise, Go visit the Saviour and see where he lies. 3 A token I leave you whereby you may find, This heavenly stranger, this friend to mankind ; A manger his cradle, a stall his abode, And oxe'i are near him to blow on your God ; Then shepherds be humble, be meek and lie low, For Jesus your Saviour's abundantly so. 4 This wonderous storj scarce col'd on the ear, When thousand of angels in glory appear ; Thus join in the concert, and this Avas their theme, All glory to God and good will towards men ; Then shepherds strike in, join your voice in the choir, And catch a fe Fv sparks of celestial fire. 5 Hosannah the angels in extacy cry, Hosannah the wondering shepherds reply ; Salvation, redemption aro centre'd in one, All glory to God for the birth of his son ; Then shepherds adieu, we commend you to God, Go visit the Son in his humble abode. 6 To Bethlehem city the shepherd repair'd, For full confirmation of what tlrey had heard ; They enter'd the stable with aspect so mild, And there they beheld both mother and child ; Then make proclamation, divulge i\ abroad. That gentle and simple may hear of their Lord. HYMN 7. C. M. The Soldier of the Cross* AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the lamb ? Why should I fear to own his cause, Or blush tp speak his name ? 2 Are there no foes for me to face ? Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vain world a friend to grace, To help us on to God ? 3 Should I be carry'd to the skies, On flow*ry beds of ease ? While others fight to win the prize, And sail thro* bloody seas ? 4 Yes, I ittust fight if I would reigns 13 Inercas© my cotjrageLord, To bear the cross, endure the sham^j Supported by thy word. 5 The saints all in this glorious war, Shall conquer tho' they die ; They view a triumph from a far, And see it with their eye. 6 When that illustiious day shall rise, And all their armies shine With robes of vict'ry thro' the skies, The glory shall be thine. HYMN 8. L. M. A true Christianas experience. COME all ye saints and sinners near, Come listen awhile and you shall hear The wonders of Almighty grace, Which sat me free to sing his praise. 2 One glorious Jesus from the sky, He said to me as he pass'd by, Awake, arise, depart and fly, Go hence or you will surely die. 3 Mine eyes he openM to behold The wonders I have never told ; Heaven and hell I thought I saw, And my poor soul in ruin lay. 4 I heard of Jesus, who they say Could wash a sinner's sins away ; Eut how to find him I did not know, Nor how to meet with him below. 5 My flesh did war against my soul, Temptations did me much controul ; The weeping saints I could not slight^ B u Who sought their Jesus day and night. 6 The scandal of his cross I sec, That scandal it would fall on me j But still I thought Xdid behold, I wanted Jesus more than gold. 7 I laid me down to take my rest, Bemoaning of my dreadful case, 1 thought I would, for mercy wait. But then I fear'di'd come too late. 2 I little thought he'd been so nigh. His speaking made me smile and cry ; He said I'm come to you my love, I have a place for you above. 9 This glorious news I did believe, JAy sins and sorrows did me leave ; My soul enraptur'd in his love, Jn hopes to go with him above — 10 There for to set and sing and tell The wonders of Immanuel, "While we shall join in songs divine. To praise him all his saints combine. HYMN 9. S. M. An Evening Hymn, THE day is past and gone, The evening shades appear \ 'O may we all remember well The night of death draws near. 2 We lay our garments by. Upon our beds to rest ; So death will soon disrobe us all Of what we hear possess. 15 5 Lord, keep us safe this night, Secure from all our fears ; May angels guard us while we sleepy Till morning light appears. 4 And when we early rise, And view th' unweari'd sun, ,.: i May we set out to win the prize; And after glory run. 5 And when our days are pastj - And we from time remove, O may we in thy bosom rest. The bosom of thy love. HYMN 10. C. M; The Heai^enly Jerusalem^ JERUSALEM, my happy home, O how I long for thee ! When will my sorrow have an end I Thy joys, when shall I see ? 3 Thy walls are all of precious stone. Most glorious to behold ; Thy gates are richly bet with pearl ; Thy streets are pav*d with gold. 3 Thy garden and thy pleasant green My study long have been : Such sparkling light, by human sight . Hafe never yet been seen. 4 If heaven be thus, glorious Lord, Why should I stay from thence ! What folly *tis that I should dread To die and go from hence ! 5 Reach down, reach down thine arm of grace. And cause me to ascend 16 Where congregation ne*er breaks up, And sabbaths never end. <• Jesus my love to glory's gone, Him will I go and see, And all my brethren here belovr >Vill soon come after me. 7 My friends, I bid you all adieu, I leave you in God's care ; And if I never more see you, Go on, ril meet you there. t There we shall meet no more to partj And heaven shall ring with praise j [While Jesus* love in every heart Shall tune the song, free grace. 9 Millions of years around me run, Our song shall still go on ; To praise the Father and the Son, And Spirit three in one. 10 When we've been there a thousand year*;. Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. HYMN 11. L. M. The Heavenly Lover, HE dies, the heav'nly lover dies, The tidings strike a doleful sound I On my poor heart-strings deep he lies, In ihe cold caverns of the ground. 2 Come, saints, and drop a tear or two On the dear bosom of your God ; He shed a thousand drops for you, 17 A thousand drops of richer blood ! 3 Here's love and gtief beyond degree, The Lord of Glory dies for man 1 But lo ! what sudden joys 1 see, Jesus the dead, re\ivcs again. 4 The rising God forsakes his tomb, Up to his father's court he flies ; Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies. 5 Then children's children praise your God j Tho'now in sorrow much bovv'd down, You soon shall walk the golden streets Where you shall wear a starry crown. 6 We'll praise King Jesus thro' the skies, ; Sing glory, glory, round the throne ; We'll mount aloft on eagle's wings — • We'll take our flight unto our home, 7 I'm glad I ever saw the day, I came to preach, and sing and pray 5 There's glory, glory, in my soul. This makes me praise my God so bold. 8 I hope to praise him when I die. And shout salvation as I fly j Sing glory, glory thro' the air, Meet all my father's children there. ;' 9 There on mount Zion I shall stand. Crown on my head and harp in hand 3 There spend a long eternity In praising on the heavenly k«y. HYMN 12. The Christian's Experience. COME brethren and sisters that love my dear Lord, I pray give attention and ear to my word ; What a v/onder of mercy ! behold now I see, What a tender kind Saviour has done for poor mc. B3 ' 2' I was led by the devil till lost aud distressed, 1 tbo't that in torments I soon should be cast, No peace to the wicked, but all misery,. Till by faith I saw Jesus hang bleeding for me. 3 Oh sinner ! said Jesus, fer you I have di'd, All glory to Jesus, my soul then reply'd : The s^uilt was rennov'd, my soul did rejoice, The blood was apply'd, the witness and voice. 4 On my low bended knees before God I did fall And glory to Jesus, for he's all in all ; The heart of his rebel was bursted in twain, To see my dear Jesus on Calvary slain. 5 There was peace now in heaven, and peace upon earth. The angels rejoice at a poor siimer's birth ; Your sins arc forgiven, my Saviour did say— ■ Oh ! witness kind heaven on this my birth-day. 6 My soul it was humbled, I fell to the ground, The time of refreshing at length I have found, Oh Lord thou hast ravish'd my soul with thy charms, Let me die like Simeon, with Christ in my arms. HYMN 13. T/ic JFeary traveller* COME all you weary trav'llers, Now let us join and sing The everlasting praises Ot Jesus our great King. We've had a tedious jouriiey, And tiresome it is irue ; But see how m'\ny dangers The Lord has broug,ht us through. 2 At first when Jesus found u?j He caii'd us ujiis IjAm, 19 And pointed out the danger Of falling into sin. The world, the f?esh and satan Would prove a fatal snare, Unless we did reject them By faith and humble prayV. 3 But by our disobed'ence, With sorrow wo'confess. We have had long to wandeiv In a dark wilderness ; Where we might long have fainted. In that enchanted ground, But now and then a cluster Of pleasant grapes we found. 4 The pleasant fruit of Canaan, Give life, and joy, and peace — » Revive our drooping spirits, And love and strength increase^. To confess our Lord and master,. And run at his command, And hasten on our journey Unto the promised land. 5 With faith and hope and patieaoe We're made for to rejoice ; And Jesus and his people Fci' ever are our choice. In grace and consolation We now are going on The pleasant way to Canaan, Where Jesus Christ is gone. 6 Sinners, why stand you idle,. While we do march along ; Has conscience never told you That you are going wrong, Down the broad rbad to darkness To bear an endless curse t 20 Forsake your ways of sinning,. And come and go with us. ^ But if you will refuse it, We bid you all farewell ; While saints arc bound to Canaan, Your ways will lead to hell : We're sorry for to leave you, We'd rather you would go ; Come try a bleeding Saviour, And see the waters flow. 8 Now to th.e King immortal Be everlasting praise, Tor in his holy service We long 10 spend our days ; Till we arrive at Canaan The celestial world above, With everlasting wonder To praise redeeming love-. HYiMN 14. CM. On Baptism. KAR Lord, and will thy pard*ning love, Lmbrace a wretch so vile ! Wilt thou mv load of guilt remove, And biess me with thy smile 1 2 Hast thou the cross for me endur'd And all its shame despis*d ! And shall I be asham'd O Lord, With thee to be baptiz'd ? 3 Didst thou the great example lead, In Jordan's swelhng flood ? And shall my pride disdain the deed That's worthy of my God \ 21 4 Dear Lord the ardor of thy lovo Reproves my cold delays : And now my -willing footstens move In thy delightful ways. HYMN 15. On the siviftness of Time, MY days, my weeks, my months, my years Fly rapid, like the whirling spheres> Around the steady pole : Time, like a tide, its moment keeps, Till I shall launch those boundless deeps, Where endless ages roll. 2 The grave is near the cradle scene ; How swift the moments pass between. And whisper as they %, Unthinking man 1 remember this, Thou *midst thy sublunary bliss. Must groan, and gasp, and die ! 3 My soul attend the solemn call y Thine earthly tent must quickly fall, And thou must take thy Right Beyond the vast extensive blue, To love and sing as angels do, Or sink in endless night. 4 Eternal bliss, eternal woe Hangs on this inch of time below—* On this precarious breath ; The God of nature only knows Whether another year shall close Ere I expire in death. 5 Long ere the sun shall run its round, I may be bury'd under ground, And there in silence rot I 22 Alas ! one hour inaf close the scene, And ere twelve months may roll beuveea My name be quite forgot. 6 But shall my soul be then extinct, X)r cease to live, or cease to think ? It cannot, cannot be ; Thou my innmortal, cannot die What wilt thou do, or whither f!y When death shall set thee free ? 7 Will mercy th€r^its arms extend, Will Jesus be thy guardian friend, And heav'n thy dwelling place ? Or shall insulting fiends appear To drag thee down to dark despair. Beyond the reach of grace ? « A heaven or hell or these alone, Beyond this mortal life are known-—* There is no middle state ; To-day attend the call divine, To-morrow may be none of thine. Or it may be too late. 9 O do not pass this life in dreams ; Vast is the change, what e'er it seems, To poor unthinking men ; Lord, at thy foot-stool I would bow, Bid conscience tell me plainly now What it will tell me then. iO If in destruction's road Istray, Htip me to choose that better way, ^Vhich leads to joys on high ; Thy grace impart, ray guilt forgive, Nor let me ever dare to live Such as I dare, not dis. 23 HYMN 16. S. M. ji prospect of ChrisVs Church* BEHOLD a lovely vine, Here in this desert ground ; The blossoms shoot and promise fruit. And tender grapes are found. 2 It's circling branches rise. And shades the neighb'ring lands ; With lovely charms she spreads her arnos^ With clusters m her hands. 5 This city can't be hid, It's built upon a hill : The dazz'ling light, it shines so bright. It doth the vallies fill. i Ye trees which lofty stand, And stars with spark'Iing light — « Ye christians hear, both tar and near, 'Tis joy to see the sight. 5 Ye insects, feeble race, And fish that glide the stream— Ye birds that fly secure on high, Repeat the joyful theme. 6 Ye beasts that feed atliome, Or roam the vallies round, With lofty voice proclaim the joys, And join the pleasant sound. 7 Shall feeble nature sing. And man not join the lays ? O may their throats be swell'd with notes, And fill'd with songs of praise. 8 Glory to God on high. For his redeeming grace ; S4 The blessed dove canne from above, To save our ruin'd race. HYMN 17. S. M. For Baptisnu LET heav'n and earth rejoice, And sacred anthems raise, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, For free and sov'reign grace. 2 Behold the spotless Lamb, Descending from above. To bring the earthly strangers home, Upon the wings of love. 3 O may our souls rejoice, His precepts to obey ; Who to fulfil all righteousness, Mark'd out the humble way. 4 Thus Jesus did descend, Into the liquid stream ; Which teaches sinners not to scorn, What him so well became. ^ O may we then march on. Nor fear what men shall say ; Deny ourselves and take our cross, Since Jesus leads the way. 6 We dare no longer stand, As neuters to thy cause ; But by the help of grace we'll yield Obed'ence to thy laws. 7 Into the wat'ry tomb, We cheerfully descend, In token ©f our faith and love 25 To our celestial friend. 8 Lord meet us hear this day, W^ho come to do thy will ; Grant us thy presence, dearest Lordj Thy promis'd grace fuhil. 9 Descend, O heav'nly dove. And wing our souls away, XJp to that bright and happy shore Of everlasting day. 10 This day I'll make my choice To serve the Lord most high ; Deny myself, take up the cross, And do it cheerfully. HYMN 18. L. M. Prayer. PTlAYER was appointed to convey The blessings God design*d to give % Long as they live should christians pray, For only while they pray, they live. 2 The christian prays while God indites, He speaks as prompted from within, The Spirit his petition writes, ' And Christ receives and gives it in. S And wilt thou in dead silence lie. When Christ stands waiting for thy pr^yV, My soul thou hast a friend on high, Arise and try thy interest there. 4 If pains afflict, if wrongs oppress, If cares distress, if fears dismay. It guilt dejects, if sins distress, Thy rcmcdy^'s before Ihce— pray . C t, It's prayer suppovls the soul that's weak, Though thought be broken, language laraej Pray, if thou can or cannot speak, But pray with faith in Jcbus' name. S Depend en him you cannot fuil, Make all your wants and wishes -known ; Fear not his mercies must prevail, Ask v/hal thou wilt, it shall be donc» HYMN 19. The Chrisiiaii's Enquiry* snp'IS a point I long to know, Do I love the Lord or no Oft it causes anxious thoughts 5 Am I his or ara I not ? 2 If I love, why am I thus ? Why this dull and lifeless frame I Hardly sure can they be worse, Who have never heard his name. 3 Could my heart so hard remainj Pray*r a task and burden prove, Ev*ry trifle gives me pain, If I knew a Saviour's love I 4 When I turn mine eyes withini All is darkness vain and wild ; Fill'd wuh unbelief and sin. Can I deem myself a child l 5 If I pray, or hear, or read. Sin is mix*d with all I do ; Yqu that love the Lord indeed, Tell me, is it thus with you ? 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall 5 Sbould I grieve for what I feel, If I did not love at all ? 7 Should I joy his saints to naee?, Choobe the way I once abhor'd; rind at times the promise sweet If I did not love the Lord ? S Lord decide this doubtful case, Thou who art thy people's smij Shine upon thy work of grace. If indeed it be begun. 9 Let me love thee more and moiXy If I love at all I'll pray : If I have not lov'd before Help me to begin this day, HYMN 20.- T/ie judgment Hymn, THE great tremendous day's approaching) That awful scene is drawing nigh ; Was lonsj foretold by ancient prophets Decreed from all eternity. 2 But O my soul reflect and wonder I That awful scene is drawing near, When you shall see that great transaction, When Christ in judgment shall appear. 3 See nature stand all in amazement, To hear the last loud trumpet sound, Arise ye dead and come to judgment 1 Ye nations of this world around. 4 Loud thunders rumbling through the concate ; Bright forked ligbitning part the skies j 2a The heaven's a shaking, the earth a quaking, The gloomy sight Attracts my eyes. 5 The orbit lamps all veil*d in sackcloth, No more their shining circuits run : The wheel of lime stopt in a moment ; Eternal things are now begun. 6 Huge massy rocks and tow'ring mountains, Over their tnmbliiig basis roar, The racing ocean all in commotion, Is hov'ring round her frighted shore. 7 Green turfy grave-yao-ds and tombs of marble, Give up their dead both small and great ; See the whole world both saints and sinners, Are coming to the Judgment seat. • 8 See Jesus on the throne of justice- Come thundering doTvu the parted skics. With countless armies of shining angels, With hallelujahs, shout for joy. 9 Brij^ht shining streams from his awful presence, His face ten thousand suns outshine ; Behold him coming in pow'r and p:lory, To meet him all his saints combine. 10 Go forth ye heralds with speed like lightening, Cull in your saints fiom distant lands, These that my blood tVoiu hell hath ransom'd. Whose names in Hle's fuir book do staivd. 1 1 O come ye blessed of my father, The purchase of my dying love ; Eeceive the crowns ollife and glory. Which are laid up for you above. 12 For you, dear souls which have continti'd With me and my temptations bore, 1 have provided for you a kingdom, 29 To reign with me forcvermore. 13 There's flowing fountains of ifving water^ No sickness, pain, nor dettth to icar ; No sorrow, sighing, no tears nor weeping Siiall ever have admittance here. 14 But hov/ will sinners stand and tremble^ Wiien justice calls them to the bar ; Those that reject his offer'd mercy, Their everlasting doom to hear, 15 See justice now v.'ith indignation^ Calling aloud for sinner's blood ; Those that have slighted offer'd mercyj And crucifi'd the son of God. 16 Depart from me ye cursed sinner, My face you never more shall see : Be banish'd from my peaceful presenc Cj To endless woe and misery. 17 Each guilty soul then struck with hoiTo? And anguish throbbing in their breast, Forever doom'd to endless sorrow, And never more to hope for rest. 18 Come sinners here's a faithful warning^: Return to Jesus while you may ; For he is ready to forgive you, Or else you must depart away. HYMN 21. C. M. The true Penitent, HARK hear the sound on earth is fofjod; My soul delights to hear Of dying love; that's from above; 3u Ot pardon bought so dear. 2 Hod's Ministers like flames of fire Are pussinp: through*the land, The \oice is hear " repent and fear " Ring Jesus is at hand." 3 God's chariots they no longer stay, They're mourited on the truth ; The saints in pray'r cry Lord draw near, Have mercy on the youth. 4 Young converts sing and praise their king, And bless God's hgiy name ; W! ile older Siiititij, true pei.itents, Rejoice to join the theme, 5 God grant a sho\v*r of his great pow'r On every aching heart, Who since 1 el y to God do cry, That ihey may have a part. 6 Come lovely youth embrace the truth, Agree wi^i ooe uccord, And use yotir tongues while j'ou are youngj In praisnig of the Lord. HYMN 22. L. M. A Hymn for a young Convert, WHEN converts first begin to sing, Their happy souls are on the wingj Their tiicme is all redeeming love, Fail] would they be with Chiist above. 2 Whh admirauon they behold The love of Chiist that cau'i l^c told, .They \its fare you well, My Jesus doth me call, I leave you hear with God until I meet you once for all. 3 My due affections I'll forsake^ My parents and their house, And to the wilderness betake, To pay the Lord my vows. 4 Then I'll forsake my chiefest mate3> ^ That nature could afford, And wear the shield into the field, To wait upon the Lord. 5 Then through the wilderness V\\ run, Preaching the gospel free : O be not anxious for your son. The Lord will comfort mCr 6 Ar,d if thro' preaching I shall gain True subjects to my Lord, ^Tvvill more tha ^compense my pain, To see them e the Lord. 7 My soul doth wish mount Z'lon well, Whate'er becomes of me ; "Xhere my best friends and kindred dwell. And there I long to be. HYMN 26. Come and welcome to Jesus Ch r i s "5. COME ye sinjiers poor and wfeiched. Weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jcius ready stands to sa\e you, Full of pity jcin'd v.'ith pow'r j 'Jie is ablCj he is able, he is able. He is willing, doubt no more. 2 Ho ! ye needy, come and \Yelcomc, God's free bounty glorify, True belict and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh ; "Without money, without money, Avithout money Come 10 Jesus Christ and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream ; All the fitness be requires, Is to feel your uecd of him ; This he gives you, this he gives you, Uiis he gives you; 'Tis the Spirit's rising beams. 4 Come yc weary heavy laden, • Bruis'd and mangled by the fall ; If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all ; Not the righteous, not the righteous, not the righteous. Sinners, Jesus came to call. 5 View him grov'ling in the garden, Lo your maker prostrate lies I On the bloody tree behold him, Hear him cry before he dies, It is finished, it is finish'd, it is finished. Sinners will not this suffice I 6 Lo th' incarnate God ascended, Pleads the merits of his blood ; Venture on him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude, .None but Jesus, none but Jesus, none but Jesus, Can do helpless sinners good. 7 Saints and angels join*d in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb ; 36 While the blissful seats of hcaV'n bwectly echo with his name, .Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Sinners here may siug the same. KYMN 27. C. M. At the meeting of Friends. WELL met dear friends, in Jesus* name, Come let us now rejoice, AVhile we our Saviour's praise proclaim, With cheerful hearts and voice. 2 But O ! dear Jesus, Lamb of God, Send down the heavenly dove, His graces to diffuse abroad, To warm our hearts with love. 3 In vain, dear Saviour, here we meet, Except thy face we see ; Thy presence makes a heav*n most sweet Whene'er we meet with thee. 4 A dungeon shews a hcav'nly dawn, When there with thee we dwell ; But when thy presence is withdrawn, A palace proves a hell. 5 Then O I dear Jesus, condescend To meet us with a smile ; Thy spirit's quick'ning influ'ncc send. And purge our hearts from guile.— 6 That at the close, each one may say^ " W^e've met not here in vain ; « For we have tasted heaven to day, Nor could we more contain." HYMN 28. C. M. At parting of Friends, LORD, when together here we meet, And taste thy heav'nly grace j Thy smiles are so divinely sv/eet, We're loth to leave the place. 2 But Father, since it is thy will, That we must part again ; Yet let thy special presence still, With ev'ry one remain. 3 And let us all in Christ be one, Bound with the cords of love j Till we before thy glorious throne. Shall joyful meet above. 4 There void of all distractiRg pains, Our spirits ne'er shuU tire ; But in seraphic ehdless strains, Redeeming love admire. 5 All sin and sorrow from each heart, Shall then forever fly ; I^or shall a thought that we must part, Once interrupt our joy. 6 And thus to all eternity, Upon the heav*nly shore, The great mysterious one in three, Jehovah we'll adore. HYMN 29. C. M. N Another. OW, Lord, though we must part awhile, Upon the sacred road j D 38 ;Yet let thy face iipon us smile, And keep us close to God. 2 And if again on earth we meet, Lord let us meet with ihee ; And let thy gracious presence sweet, From bondage set us free. 3 This, only this, we humbly crave, While earth is our abode : That we with Christ and saints may have Communion on the road. 4 For since our fellowship below, AfFord such joys and love, ,We long its full extent lo know When we shall meet above. 5 And I^ord, let this excite us on. To keep the narrow way : ,'Till we shall meet around thy throne, To spend an endless day. 6 Celestial dove, our souls inspire, Maintain this flame of love ; 'Till we shall meet that glorious choir, Of worshippers above. HYMN 30. L. M. Advice to youths from EccL xii, NOW is the time, O lovely youth, To think on your creator God ; Attend the words of sacred truth, While in the day of youthful blood. 2 This is the only way to find The paths of peace and endless joy— ' 39 The way to store your youthful mind With pleasure that will never cloy, 3 But if you foolishly delay, And hearken to the tennpter's breath, To walk in the destructive way, 'Till age comes on, or sudden death— «' 4 O think what dreadful risk you run— ' To hazard your immortal soul, To be eternally undone, And plung'd where endless sorrows rollir 5 Behold the wretch advanc'd in years, And with his years grown old in sin ; No more repentance now appears. Than when his life did first begin. 6 Lo still upon the horrid brink Of everlasting wrath he goes ; Anon with horror down to sink. Into the gulph of endless woes. 7 Young sinners then a warning take, Now in your precious days of youth 3 All flatl'ring vanities forsake, And take th' advice of sacred truth. HYMN 31. L. M, A Hymn on the preciousness of Christ. THE nsme of Christ how sweet it sounds, Hov/ sweet the mL^ntion of his wounds, How good, how excellently good Is the dear name of Jesus' l^Iood. 2 What makes it so to me, is this, All that's in Christ my portion is j 40 Tm his and shall forever be, And all he has is made to me. 3 O ! what a great estate have I, A heaven to all eternity ; I'm rich, the Lamb hath made me so, Nor can 1 greater riches know. 4 O law I dread thy threats no more, My Saviour yonder paid the score ; His blood, I know has blotted all, The hand against me on the wall. 5 The promises I glad look o'er, And thankfully the Lamb adore ; For when he di'd he left his will. And these his legacies reveal'd. 6 What did my Saviour at his death, To me, unworthy me bequeath ; His life, his death Ids wounds and blood. He left ms when he went to God. 7 His new eternal testament I read, and mtich s\veet time is spent, In searching ev'ry veise and liije ; How much my Jebus' will is mine ? 8 *?4y dear testator vi!! I bless, While wealing uis pure lighttousness : He di'd and left n>e this riF tell, Or I had naked gone lo hell. 9 Kis sacred name I'll still adore, And praise my Jesus mere and more ; r»ly heart, my tongue Ins protise shitll prove. In earth below and heav'n above. 10 O ! the vast debt of lore I owe, My soul in time can ne'er bestow : Eternity, it has no bound, So let my praise to thee be found. - 41 HYMN 3^. C. M. On Grace. HEAVENLY thoughts create my song;, And set my heart on fir«, And glides my plcasisg thoughts along, To join the heav'nly choir. 2 While trav'ling through this desert land? - My weary soul shall rest ; Guided by Jesus' gentle hand. To lean upon his breast. 3 Here I will ease my burden'd mindj And tell him all my grief ; From Jesus' blood my soul shall findg The streams of sweet relief. 4 I'll lay me down within his arms? And view his lovely face ; As one o'ercome by sov'reign charms^ , And lost in his embrace. 5 Here I'll behold with joy divine, The springs of rising bliss, And joy to see that Christ is mmcj And view that I am his. 6 The views of my dear bleeding kingj . Strike an immortal flame : Raptur'd with joy my soul shall sing The praise of Jesus' name— 7 Shall sing like the redeemed throng, Of my incarnate God ; His love shall be my ceaseless song, Who wash'd me in his blood. D 2 42 8 Hit^h on the throne my Saviour reigns j Angela adore my king ; In lolly, sweet, seraphic strains, My Saviour's praise they sing. S There I'll adore my dying God, And bow before his face ; I'll sin^ of Jesus' wounds and blood, And praise victorious grace. IC Amidst th' eternal sacred true — Among the starry plains, My soul shall sing as angels do, In sweet celestial strains. 1 1 The heav'nly flame shall still aspire, Before my Saviour's throne ; His love shall feed the sacred fire, To praise the holy one. HYMN 33. A soul's view : Or partaking of the LordPs Supper, THE table spread, my soul there 'spies The victim bleeds, the Savior dies^ In anguish on the tiee ! 1 hear his dying groans ! I prove, ' His bleeding heart, his dying loye I He di'd my soul for thee. 2 The table's spread — the royal food Is Jesus:' sacred flesh and blood, A feast of love divine ; His bleeding heart I his dying groans \ His sacred blood for sin atones— Atones, my soul for thine. 43 r> The feast is spread '.\ilh bleeding li?.ndsj li dew'd with blood, and lo, it stands ^ To till the hungry mind ; *Tis tree and whosoever will Way te .St his soul, and drink his fill And grace and glory find. 4 Whilst at the table sils the Kintj, Raplur'd with joy, my soul shalf^ing, With an immortal fl.ime ; My Saviour's gr.,ce I'll s;iil adore, With joy I'll love him more and more. And bless his sacred name. 5 O ! sacred flesh, O solemn feast ! When Christ my Lord, the royal guest, Is at bis table found ; This adds new glories to my joy — • It bids me sing and well I may, It makes my bliss- abound. 6 *Tis thus my soul by faith is fed, On angel's food with livmg bread, And manna from above- On sacred flesh, on dying blood I I feust till I am full of God, And drink the wine of love. 7 It is an early antipast, Of heav'nly bliss it is a tasfe, A taste on^earthly ground. If here so sweet — if here we prove Seraphic joy — celestial love, In heaven what will be found ? D HYiMN 34. C. M. Divine Fortitude, IDST thou dear Jesus suffer shamCj And bear the cross for nie ? 44 Anil &baU I foar to own thy namcr Or thy (lisciple be ? 2 Forbid it Lord that I shoukl dread, To suiTer shumu or loss ; ' Bin in thy footsteps let me tread, And glory in thy cross. - 3 Inspire my soul '.vith life divine, And holy courage bold ; Let knou'ledi^e, fdith and meekness shine? Nor love, nor zec\l grow cold. 4 Say to my soul, why dost thou fear The face of feeble man ? Behold thy hcav'iily captain's here, Before thee in the van. 5 O how my soul would up and run> A.t this reviving word ; Kor any painful suff'rings shun, To follow thee my Lord. 6 For this let men reproach, defame, And call me what they will j Lo I may glorify thy name, And be thy servant still. 7 To thee I cheerfully submit, And aU my pow'rs resign ; Let wisdom point out what is fit, And I'll no more repine. HYMN 35. C. M. T/ie rich provision of the Gospel, J ESUS, thy blessings are not fe\y; JSor is thy gospel weak j 45 Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And heal the dying Greek. 2 Wide as the reach of satan's rage, Dues thy salvation flow ; It's not confin'd to sex or age, The lofiy or the low. S While grace is offer'd to the prince, The poor may take their share ; No mortal has a just pretence To perish in despair. 4 Come all ye wretched sinners comev He'll toim your souls anew ; His gospel and his heart has room For rebels, such as you. 5 His doctrine is Almighty love, There's virtue in his name, To turn a raven to a dove, The lion to a lamb. 6 O could we rc.ise a song of praise, H lit'equ.d to his love ; The heav'ns wculd ring, while we should sing, Through uil the courts .'.bcve. HYMN 36. ^he Filyrini's sofio\ o o CHILDREN of the heav'nly King, As you journey, sweetly sing ; Sing your Savioui's worthy praise, . Glorious m his works and ways. 2 Ye are trav'iing home to God, In the way your iaihers trod; 46 They a^e happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Oh ! ye banish'd seed be glad, Christ our ttdvocate is made ; Us to save, our flesh assumes, Brother to our souls becomes. 4 Sliout ye little flocks and bless, You on Jesus' arms shall rest ; There your seat is now prepar'd, There's your kingdom and reward. 5 O 1 ye brethren, joyful stand, On the borders of your land ; Jesus Christ your Father's Son, 13ids you undismay'd go on. 6 Lord, obediently we'll go. Gladly leaving all below ; . Only thou our leader be, • And we still will follow thee. HYMN 27, Celestial Watering. SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation. Grant us Lord a gracious ram, All will come to dissolution. Unless thou return again. 2 Keep no longer at a distance. Shine upon us from on higii ; Lest for w'ant of thy assistance, Ev'ry plant will droop and die. 3 Surely once the garden ffourish'd, Ev'ry pan look'd gay and green ; Thrrp 'hAword our spirits nourished, ri»ppy sf usoiis v*e have seen. 4 But a drought has smce snccecdeti. And a sad decline we see ; Lord thy iielp is greatly needed, Help can only come from thee. 5 Where are those we counted leaders, Fit'd with zeal, and love and truth ; Old professors, tall as cedars, Bright examples to our youth. 6 Some in whom our souls delighted, We shall meet no more below ; ' Some alas I we fear cTre blighted, Scarce a single leaf they show. 7 Younger plants to sight how pleasant, Cover'd thick with blossoms stood ; But they cause us grief at present, Frost has nip'd them in the bud. 9 Dear Saviour, hasten hither, Thou canst make them bloom again ; O ! permit them not to wither, Let not all our hopes be vain. 9 Let our mut'al love be fervent, Make us prevalent in prayer ; Let each one esteem thy servant, And shun the world's bewitchmg snare. 10 Break the tempter's fatal power, Turn the stony hearts to flesh : And now begm from this good hour, To revive thy work afresh. 48 HYMN 38. L. M. JVpnders of Redeeming Lcsc, ONOW begin the heav'nly tliemCv Come sing aloud in Jesus* name, Come you who Jesus' kindness prove, Come triumph in redeeming love. 2 Come you, alas 1 whoe'er have becHj ' The willing slaves of death and sin ; Come nowfrom bliss no longer rove, Stop, stop and taste redeeming love. 3 Come mourning souls dry up your tearsj And banish ali your guilty fears ; And see the guilt secure remov'd, •'Tis cancel'd by redeeming love. 4 Come \velcome all by sin oppre&t, Come welcome to this sacred rest ; There's nothing brought him from aboTe, Nothing but true redeeming love. 5 *Tis he subdues th' infernal pow'ra, And his tremendous foes are ours j Our foes'are from his empire drove, He's mighty in redeeming love. 6 Come hither and your music bring, \ Corae strike aloud your joyful string ; Come mortals join the praise above 1 He's mighty m redeeming love. HYMN 39. C. M. Jn ipjoitation to s'm-slck souls to come to Jesus for relief COME sinners, now approach your God, With new melod'ous songs j 49 'Behold the treasures of his blood Have cleans'd a num*rous throng, 2 See Jesus stand vrith open arms, Inviting you to come ; Hear how his mercy sweetly charms, And tells you there is room. 3 But hark I mcthinks I hear you say) ** Tm an unworthy soul— " I've sinn*d my day of grace away, " I hear his thunders roll. 4. " My sins are of a crimson dye, *« And I'm a captive led ; " Can such a sinful soul as 1} " Be from this bondage free'd ? 5 " Now I deserve the lowest hell, ** Who spurn'd his offer'd grace i " And tempting others to rebel, " Provok'd him to his face." 6 Stop, trembling soul, and hearfne tcl!. The wonders of his love : He snatch'd me from the brink of hellj And rais'd my soul above. 7 Hark I hear the blessed Jesus say, « Poor soul you need not doubt ; ** The soul that will come unto me, " I'll in no wise cast out." 8 If ever any trembling soul, That unto Jesus come, ^ Had e'er been banish'd or cast off, I must have been the one. 9 But God has mercy vet in store, I ' E 50 For all that will bdieve ; You need not fear because you're poor. That he \\ill you deceive. 10 Come now and take him at his word, He will not angry be ; Put your whole trust in Christ the Lord, And he will set you free. HYJNIN 40. L. M. Buy the truths and sell it not. THE worth of truth no tongue can tell, 'Twill do to buy but not to sell ; A large estate that soul has got, Who buys the truth and sells it not. , 52 Truth like a diamond, shines most fair, More rich than pearls and rubies are ; More worth than gold and silver coin ; O ! may it always m us shine. S *Tis truth that binds, and truth makes free, And sets the soul at liberty, From sin and satan's heavy chain, And then within the heart doth reign. 4 They have a freedom then indeed, ' That doth all freedom else exceed : Freedom from guilt, freedom from woe, And never more shall bondage know. 5 O ! happy they who in their youth. Are brought to know and love the truth ; For none but they whom truth makes frjejC; E'er can enjoy true liberty. 6 Truth hke a girdle let us wear, And always keep it clean and fair j And never let it once be told, Tlie truth by us was ever sold. HYMN 41. cm; The Happy Man, HAPPY the man whose will is bow'cfy And spirit duly aw'd ; Who is resign'd in heart and mindj Unto the will of God. 2 Happy the man that humble is^ And doth not one disdain, That ne'er envies, nor doth dispise, None of his fellow men. 3 Happy the man that wears Christ's yoke? And has a lowly mind ; Who is not easily provok'd, Great peace he then shall find. 4 Happy the man that is not mov'd With all the ups and downs Of this vain world, but lives above Its flatteries and frowns. .5 Happy the man that's wing'd with faith, Whose heart is fir'd v/ith love ; Who ran and fled to take the prize, That is laid up above. HYMN 42. L. M. The name of Christy most sweej, 'HAT name to me sounds ever sweet, Where grace and truth doth always meet 52 Where right'ousncss doth peace embrace, And opens wide a store of grace. 2 A meeting place it is indeed, Where mercy meets the sinner's need, And opens ^ride a gracious store, Sufficient to relieve the poor. 3 Hark ! don't you hear the heav'nly call ? It soundelh loud, it is to all ; To high and low, to bond and free, That none may say, " 'tis not for me, 4 " Ho ! every one that thirsts (he cries) " Here's wine and milk, in large supplies : *• Come now to me and drink your fill, " 'Tis free for whosoever will. 5 " Come now receive, I ask no payi *' But freely give it all away, " To all that do my word believe, " And freely now my grace receive." HYMN 43. Christ the all-sufficient Savioun I AM that I am, Saith Christ the dear Lamb, "What think ye, O sinners, Of this wond'rous name ? 2 If now you enquire With earnest desire, And say () to know him Our hearts are on fire—^ - My master replies, 53 I am will suffice Thy wanls, O poor sinner, Who unto him flies. 4 I am to the blind The light of their mind ; And feet to the cripple, And strength they shall find. 5 If sin is thy grief I am thy relief ; A Saviour I am, to Poor sinners the chief. 6 O sinners give ear, What fulness is here ? O 1 who would not come t© A Saviour so dear. 7 He saw, from his throne^ Poor sinners undone ; And their lives to ransom He gave up his own, 8 He c^mefrom above The cause to remove : And yet shall we slight sucli . Unspeakable love ? 9 If we like the Jews, His kindness refuse, ^'Tis plain that destruction We wilfully chuse. 1 C But O ! ye oppressed. Whom sin hath distress'dj Come, come unto Jesus And you shall have rest. U Methinks one doth cry, E 2 54 « Such sinner am T, « I dare not, I dare r.ot, " To Jesus druw uigh " " 12 Christ answers again, « Thy doublini; refrain ; " Come, come uiuo me, and I'll purge ev'ry stain." 13 « Whate*eris thy case, " Come now and embrace ** ]My purchas'd salvation, " And thou shall have peace." HYMN 44. T/ie JFanderhig Pilgrim, WAND'RING Pilgrims, Mourning, Christiana Weak and tempted Lambs of Christ, Who endure great tribulation, And with sins are aiuch distressed ^ Christ has sent me to inviic you To a rich and costly feast ; Let not shame nor pride prevent you, Come the sweet provision taste. 2 If you have a heart lamenting, And bemoan your wretched case ; Come to Jesus Christ repenting, He will give you gospel grace ; If you want a heart to fear him, Love and serve him all your days, Only come to Christ and ask him, lie will guide your feet always. 5 If your heart is unbelieving, Doubtjng Jesus* pard'ning love, Lay hard by liclhesda wailing. 55 Till the troubled waters move ; If DO man appears to help you, All their efforts prove but talk -, Jesus, Jesus he will cleanse you, Rise take up your bed and walk. 4 If like Peter you arc sinking, In the sea of unbelief ; Wait with patience, always praying, Christ will send you sweet relief: He will give you grace and glory, All your wants shall be supply'd, Canaan, Canaan lies before you, Rise and cross the swelling tide. 5 Death shall not destroy your comfort, Christ shall guard you through the glooirj Down he'll send a heav^ily comfort, To convey you to his home ; There you'll spend your days in pleasure) Free from ev'ry want and care ; Come, O come, my blessed Saviour, Fain my spirit would be there. HYMN 45. C. M. The slow Traiielkr. OH 1 happy souls, how fast you gOj And leave me here benind j Don't stop for me, for now I see, The Lord is just and kind. 2 Go on, go on, my soul says go, And I'll come after you ; Though I'm behind yet I can finely ril sing hosanna too. 3 God give you strength that you may run, 56 And keep yonr foot' steps right ; Though fast you go, and I so slow, You are not out of sight. 4 When you get to those worlds above. And all their glories sec ; When you get home your work is done, - Then look you out for me. 5 For I will come fast as I can, Along the way I'll steer ; Lord give me strength I shall at lengthy Be one amongst you there. 6 There altogether we shall be, Together we shall sing ; Together we shall praise our God, And everlasting king. HYMN 46. C. M. J71 Invitation to Sinners. COME to the glorious gospel feast, Ho ev'ry one that will ! O come ye starving souls and taste Those joys that none can tell. 2 Arise ye mortals that are sad And bord'ring on despair, Lo there is balm in Gilead, And a physician there. 3 Look to the Saviour's bleeding side, Behold ihe purple gore ; It was for wounded souls he di'd, The sin-sick to restore. 4 Behold him on the cursed trcc; ^7 With arms extended wide, For sinners such as you and mCj The bleeding Saviour di'd. 5 *Tis finish 'd said his dying breathy And conquer'd death and liell, That rebels doom'd to endless death, Might in his bosom dwell. 6 Come then receive his grace and tell The wonders of his love ! Till we arise vviih him to dwell, In the bright worlds above. 7 No sin nor foe shall there annoy, > Or wound our peaceful breast ; But boundless love, unmingled joy. And everlasting rest» HYMN 47. C. M. Fareivell to all but Christ. FAREWELL vain world, 1 bid adieU;. Your glories I despise ; Your friendship I no more pursue, Your flatteries are but lies. 2 Yon promise happiness in vain. Nor can you satisfy ; Your highest pleasures turn to pain, And ail your treasure die. 3 Had I the Indies East and West, And riches of the sea ; Without my God i could not rest, Eor he is all to me. 4 Then let my soul rise farabovc3^, By faith Til take my wing, To the eternal realms of love, Where saints and angels shig. 5 There's love and joy that will not waste j There's treasures that endure ; There's pleasure that will always last, When time shall be no more. HYMN 48. C. M. J C rum for Pilgrims, GO on ye pilgrims while below, In the sure paths of peace, D.*,termin'd nothing else to know, But Jesus and his grace, 2 Observe your leader, follow him ; He through this world has been Often revil'd, but hke a lamb Did ne'er revile again. 3 O take the pattern he has giv*n, And love your enemies ; And learn the only way to heav'n. Through self denial lies. 4" Remember you must watch and pray, Wliile jour'ning onthe road ; Lest you should fall out by the way, And wound the cause of God. 5 Contend for nothing but the fruit, That feeds th'immortal mind ; For fruitless leaves no more disputej But leave them to the wind. 6 Go on rejoicing night and day,- Your crown is vet before ; 59 Defy the trials of ypiu* way, Tiie storm will soon be o'er. HYMN 49. C. M. Longing for Christ* O COULD I find from day to day, A nearness to my God ; Then should my hours glide sweet away. And live upon thy word. 2 Lord I desire with thee to live Anew from day to day, In joys the world can never givcj Nor never take away. 2> O Jesus come and rule rny heart. And I'll be wholly thine ; j^nd never, never more depart. For thou art wholly mine. 4 Thuslill my last expiring breath, Thy goodness I'll adore ; And when my flesh dissolves in death. My soul shall love thee more, 5 Through boundless grace I tlien shall spend An everlasting day, In the embraces of my fiiendj Who took my guilt away. 6 That worthy name shall have the praise. To whom all praise is due ; .While angels and archangels gaze, On scenes forever pew. 60 HYMN 50. CM. 7he backslider returning^ OWHAT a cruel wretch am I, To leave my Jesus so 1 And now without his smiles I lie, And know not where to go. 2 Once I enjoyed his smiling face ; But did not think so soon, I should go mourning in distress, And all my comforts gone. o Not all the glories of this earth, Can do me any good : My soul abhors all carnal mirth; And groans to find my God. 4 O should I see his face again, I'd tell him all my woe. Confess how glilty I have been To leave my Jesus so. 5 Then I will clasp him in my arms, And he shall have my heart ; And earth, vviih all her tr^achVous charms, Forever shall depart. HYMN 51. The Complamer Reformed^ I SET my self against the Lord, Despis'd his spirit and his wor^, And wish*d to take his place ; It vex'd me sore that I must die, And perish loo eternsilly, 61 Or else be sav'd by grace. 2 Of ev'ry preacher I'd complain, One spoke through pride, and one for gain. Another's learning small ; This spoke too fast and that too slow, One pray'd too loud, and one too low, The others had no call. S With no professors could T join, Some dress'd too mean, and some too finCj And some did talk too long ; Some had a tone, some had no gift. Some talk'd so weak and some so swift, That all of them were wrong. 4 I thought they'd better keep at home. Than to exhort where'er they come, And tell us ot their joys ; They'd better keep their gardens free From weeds, than to examine me, And vex me with theii noise^ 5 Kindred and neighbors all were bad> And no true friends for to be had— My rulers too were vile : At length I was brought for to see. The fault did mostly lie fn me, 1, And had done all the while, 6 The horrid loads of guilt and shame, (Being conscious too I was too blame,) Did wound my frighted soul, I've sinn'd so much against my God, I'm crush'd so low beneath his rod, How can I be made whole. 7 But there is balm in Gilead, And a physician to be had, A balsam too most free ; F 62 Only believe on God's dear Son, Through him the victory is won, Christ Jesus di'd for me. 8 For Christ's free love's a boundless sea, What ! to expire for such as me ? Yes 'tis a truth divine ; My heart did melt my soul o'er run "With love, to see what God had done. For souls as mean as mine. 9 Now I can hear a child proclaim The joyful news, and praise the nam* Of Jesus Christ my king ; I know no sect, christians are one, With my complaints I now have done, And God's free grace I sing. 10 Glory to him who gave his son, To die for crimes which we had done, And made salvation mine ; For as we'd sold ourselves for nought, So without money we are bought, A blessed truth divine. 1 1^ Come saints, rejoice in Christ your king, His solemn praises sweetly sing, And tell the world his love ; Sinners mvite for to receive Of God's free grace and noi to grieve The holy sacred dove. .12 All those who do an interest gain, In the blest Iamb that once was slain, Will surely happy be ; Their loud hosannas they shall raise, A monument of God's high praise, Xo all eternity. 6S HYMN 52. C. M: 7lie coronation of Christ^ ALL hail the power of Jesus' name, Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crov.n him ye martyrs of our Godj- ^Vho from the altar call, Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all, 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saves you by his grace^ And crown him Lord Qf alL 4 Ye Geuiile sinners ne'er forget, The wormwood and the gall, Go spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 5 Babes, men and sirs, who know his love, Who feel your sin and thrall, >3ow joy with all the hosts above. And crown him Lord of all. 6 Let ev'ry kindred ev'ry tongue, On this teresiiial ball. To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 7 O that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, We'll join the everlasting song, And crown hira Lord of all. 64. HYMN 53. 7he Cliristian's ivarrant, THO' troubles assail and dangers affright, Tho* friends all should fail and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise assures us the Lord will provide. 2 The birds without barn or store-house are fed, From them let us learn to trust in our head ; His saints, what is fitting shall ne'er be deny'd So long as Ms wiiiten the Lord will provide. 3 We all, may like ships, by tempest, be tost On perilous deeps, but shall not be lost ; Tho' satan enrages the wind and the tide, Yei scripture engages, the Lord will provide. A His call we'll obey, like Abra'm of old, "We know not the way, but faith makes us bold ; For tho' we are strangers, we have ^ sure guide. And trust in all dangers, the Lord will proviue. 5 When satan appears to stop up the path, And fills us with fears, we*ll triumph by faith, He cannot take from us (tho' oft he has try'd) This heart-cheering promise, the Lord will provide. 6 He tells us we're weak, our hope is in vain. The good that we seek, we ne'er shall obtain ; But when such suggestions, cur graces have try'd, This answers all quesiionsj the Lord will provide. 7 No strength of our own, or goodness we claim, Our trust is all thrown on Jesus' own name ; In this our strong tower for safety we hide, The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide. t Whon life sinks apace, and death is in view, es The word of his grace shall comfort us through, Nor feariRg, nor doubting with Christ on our side, We hope to die shouting the Lord will provide. HYMN 54. Precious Promises. — 2 Peter, iii. 4. HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word - W^hat more can he say than to you he hath said, You who unt© Jesus for refuge have fled ? Z In ev*ry condition, in sickness, in healthy Jn poverty's vale or abounding in wealth. At hom e and abroad, on the land, on the sea, As thy days may demand, shall thy strength e'er be. 3 Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismay'd, I, lam thy God and will still give thee aid ; IMl strengthen thee, help thee and cause thee to staj-iUT Upheld by my right'ous, omnipotent hand. 4 When thro' 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 i And sanctify- to thee thy deepest distress. 5 When thro' fi'ry trials thy path- way shall lie. My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply ; The flames shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine. 6 Even down to old age, all my peeple shall prove My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love, And when hoiry hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be born. t The soul that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose; F2 66 1 Will not, I will not desert to his foes ; That soul, tho'all hell should endeavor to shaW, ri! never — no never — \K) never forsake. HYMN 55. C. M. Pleading ivii/i God under affliction. WHY should a living man complain Of deep distress within ; Since ev'ry sigh and ev'ry paio, Is but the fruit of sin. 2 No Lord, I'll patiently submit, Nor never dare rei*el ; Yet sure I may here at thy feet, My painful feelings tell. 3 Thou seest what floods of sorrow rise^. And beat upon my soul ; One trouble to another cries, Billows on billows roll. 4 From fear to hope and hope to fear, RIy shipwreck'd soul is tost, Till I am tempted in despair, To give up all for lost. 5 Yet thro' the stormy clouds I'll look. Once more to thee, my God ; O fix my soul upon a rock, Beyond the raging flood. 6 One look of mercy from thy face, Would set my heart at case ; One all-creatiiv^ word of grace, Will make tUe tgmpest cease. 67 HXMN 56. The Gospel Trumpet: HARK, how the gospel trumpet sounds^ Thro' all the v/orld the echo bounds, And Jesus Christ's redeeming blood Is bringing sinners home to God, And guides them safely by his word to endless day. 3 Hail all victo'rous conquVing Lord^ By all the heav'nly hosts ador'd. Who undertook for fallen man, And brought salvation thro' thy name, That we with thee might live and reign in endless day. 3 Fight on, ye conqu'rmg saints, fight on. And when the conquest you have wop, Then palms of vict'ry you shall bear And in his kingdom have a share, And crowns of glory you shall wear in endless day. 4 Thy blood, dear Jesus, once was spilt. To save our souls l*om sin and guilt ;. And sinners now may come to God, And find salvation through his word. And sail by faiih upon that flood to endless day, 5 Thro* storms and calms by faith we steer, By feeble hopes and gloomy fears, Till we arrive at Canaan's shore, Where sin and sorrow are no more, We shout our trials there all o'er to endle&s dav. 68 6 Then wc shall in swc^t chorus join Will) sAints and angels all combine, 'J'o sing of his redeeming iove, ' When rolling years shall cease to move, And this shall be our theme above in endless day. HYMN 57. C. M. A ivord of comfort to the Lambs of Christ, BLESS'D be my God that I was boni) To hear the joyful sound ; That I was born to be baptiz'd, Where gospel truths abound. 2 Blcss'd be my God for what I see, My God for what I hear ; I hear such blessed news from heav'n, Not earth nor hell I fear. 3 I hear my Lord ior me was bornj My Lord for me did die ; My Lord for me did rise again, And did ascend on high. 4 On high he stands to plead my cause, And will return again, And set me on a glor'ous throne That I may with him reign. 6 Glory to God the Father be, Glory to God the Son, Glory to God the Holy Ghost, Glory to God jilone.. HYMN 58. L. M. Not ashamed of Jesus> JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee ? Asham'd of thee whom angels praise ; Whose glories shine thio' endless daysi 2 Asham'd of Jesus ? sooner far, L.et evening bkish to own a star ; H€ shed the beams of light divine, 0*er this benighted soul oi mine, 3 Asham'd of Jesus ? just as soorjj- Let midnight be asham'd of noon ; 'Tis midnight with my soul ''.ill he Bright morning star, bids darkness flee. 4 Asham'd of Jesns that dear friend, On whom my hopes for heaven depend I No, when I blush be this my shame> That I no more adore his name. 5 Asham'd of Jesus ? yes I may, "When I've no guilt to wash away ; No tears to wipe, no good to crave, No fear of hell, no soul to save. 6 Till tl^.en, nor is my boasting Vv^in, Tin then I boast a Saviour slain ; And now may this my glory be. That Christ is not asham'd of me. 7 His institutions will I prize, Take up the cross the shame despise— Dare to defend his noble cause, And yiekl tucd'eiice lo his laws. 70 HYMN 59. Baptism^ believers only han^e a right to it. w HEN John tho' aman, baptizing began, Believers m Jordon confessing their sins. 2 The Pharisees came in Abraham's narne^ For to be baptized and laid in their claim. o You vipers said he, who warn'd you to flee ; Bring forth your repentance that fruits Me may see. 4 And think not indeed that you are Abraham's seed> And so for baptism a right for to plead. 5 By this we may see, babtism to be, For none but believers a privilege free. 6 Christ Jesus by name, from Gallilce came. For to be baptized and was not asham'd. 7 John to him did say, why com'st thou to me? For I have need to be baptized of thee. 3 O sufier it so, foi *t becomes us to show, All right'ous obed'ence wherever we" go. 9 The ritewas perform'd and Jesus returned The blessing of th' father came down on the son, ID The spirit of God descends like a dove And lights on our Saviour iu tokens of love, 1 1 By this we may see, the m hole Trinity, • "Unto our baptism doth jointly agree. 12 We'll notbeasham'd of Jesus's name, He's precious unto us tho* sinners blaspheme^ 13 We'll follow the Lord in his holy word, . Obed'ence unto him great comforts alibi d*.. 71 14 We'll follow him down to the -waters we're bound ; O sinners see what an example we've found. 15 Farewell to my friends. Farewell to my foes, Farewell to this vuin world wherein sorrow grows. HYMN 60. C. M. Godly sorroiv, arisifjg from //ic silverings of Christ, ALx\S 1 and did my Saviour bleed ? And did my sovereign die ? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm us I ? 5 [Thy body slain, sweet Jesus thine. And bath'd in its own blood, While all expos'd to wrath divine, The glor'ous sufferer stood.] 5 Was it for crimes that I iiad done, He groan'd upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown I And love beyond degree ! 4 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories m ; When God the mighty maker di'd For man tqe creature's sin. 5 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. Q But drops of grief can ne'er repay, The debt ot love I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself away, *Tis all that I can do. 7g HYMN 61. '^he Youth's Resolution. WHILE I am blest with youthful bloomy I will adore the sacred Lamb, Who bled and di'd for me ; * JfGod hispiresmy heart with grace, And lets me see his shining face, A pilgrim I will be. 2 I'll leave this world with all its toysj And seek those far superior joys, Tl>at doth in Jesus dwell ; If Jesus be my God and king, Immortal triumph I will sing, O'er all the powers of hell. S A frowning world I will defy, And all those flatt'ring charms deny. If Jesus stands my friend ; Not long I have this storm to stand, Of this ensnaring barren land ; My conflict soon will end. 4 Jesus my friend my cause will plead, Conduct my steps, supply my needs, And never let me fall ; Jesus will all my foes destroy — Will be my life, my strength, my joy j Jesus is all in all. 5 With joy I'll spend my fleeting days. To sound abroad hisheav'nly praise, And tell the world his love ; And when I quit this mortal stage,- I shall in sacred strains engage, Among the saints abovje. i^ 6 Where I shall ^vith my Jesus dwell, In joys beyond what tongue can tcl!. On that immortal shore : Jesus my love shall be my joy, His praises be my sweet employ. And part from him no more. HYMN 62. Unity, LET strife forever cease, And envy quit the field, Come join and live in love and peace, And to the gospel yield. 2 Let bitter words no more Among the sanits remain : Let ev'ry member ev'ry hour, Submit to Jesus' reign. . 3 One Lord we have to fear, One faith we all confess ; Toth' same baptism adhere, And magnify free grace. A Then v/hy should we contend. For meat and drink and dress, And crucify the Lord again, And pierce his wounds afresh. 5 When bitter words arise. Then satan has his ends ; We wound the heart and hands of Christ, Amidst his chosen friends. 6 No more we'll feel the flame, Nor judge ourselves loo wise ; But search with care to find the beam, That luiks within our eyes. G 74 7 Unto the world "\ve prove, That we disciples are ; They shall behold us walk in love, And say the Lord is there. 8 Then we M'ill live like t-hose, Who now agree in love ; And when by death our eyes shall-close, We'll join with them above. HYMN 63. C. M. The Pilgrim's mutual conference, Hx\IL ! happy pilgrims, whence came ye, And whither are you bound ? Who from the land of E-s^ypt flee, 'Tis Canaan we have found. 2 How came ye first to walk this way ? Were you alarm'd wiih fear' ? A school-master appear'd one day, With countenance severe : G Hi'5 presence struck our hearts with awe ; His eyes appear'd like flame ; I am said he th c holy law ; And from Mount Sinai came. 4 Then lo, our sentence he declar'd Was everlasting death ; For till bis precepts were prepar'd, W^e were expos'dto wrath. 5 At last a messenger of peace, Ev.ingelist by name, A^ppearM and gave us sweet release, Erom that devouring flame. 75 6 He pointed out the Lamb of God, In that distressing day, And said behold his precious blood, That takes your guilt away. 7 Thus were we from our bondage freed And set al liberty : Come then dear brethren, well agreed, For thus redeem'd were we. 8 Come let us then together walk,- Together let us sing : Be this the subject of our talk, To praise the Lamb our king. HYMN 64. L. M. InDitation to sit2?zers, COME sinners to the gospel feast, Let ev'ry soul be Jesus' guest ; Ye need not one be left behind. For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 " Have me cxcus'd'* why will you say ; From health, and life, and liberty j From all that is in Jesus given. Fi'Oiii pardorij holiness and heaven. 3 Come then ye soula by sin oppresr, Ye v/eary Wc^nu'iers after rest ; Yfc poor and muiiijed, halt and blind> In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 See him set forth before your eyes. Behold the bleeding sacrifice ; iiii' orfer'd love let all ejiiUrcice, And freely now be sav'd by c^race. 76 5 Ye nho believe bis record true, Shall «iip with him ind he with you ; Come to the feast be sav'd from sin, For Jesus waits to take you in. 6 This is the time, no more delay, This is the glorious gospel day ; Come in this moment at his call, And live to him who di'd for all. HYMN 65. C. M. Joy 271 the Holy Ghost. MY soul doth magnify the Lord, My spirit doth rejoice In God ray Saviour and my God, I hear his joyful voice. 2 I need not go abrotid for joy, Who have a feast at home ; My sighs are turned into songs. The conTiforter is come. 3 Down from above the blessed dove Is come into my breast, To v.'imess God's eternal love ; This is my heav'nly least. i This makes me abba father cry, WilhTSniidence of soul : It riif.kis's me cry wiy Lord, my God, And that williout controuL o There is a stream which issues foitL From God's eternal throne, \\v\ from the Lamb, a living stream; Clear as the chrystul stone. 6 The streams do water paradise, It makes ihc angels sing : One cordial drop revives my heart. Hence all ray joys do swing. 7 Such joys as are unspeakable, And full of Glory too ; Such hidden manna, hidden pearls, As worldlings do not know. 8 Eye haih'not seen, nor ear hath heardy From fancy Ms conceal'd, What thou, Lord, bast laid up for thine, And hast to me reveal'd. 9 I see thy face, I hear thy voice, I taste thy sweetest love ; My soul doth leap : But O for wings>. The v/ings of Noah's dove 1 10 Then should 1 fiee far hence away, Leaving this world of sin ; Then should the Lord put forth his hand, And kindly take me in. 1 1 Then should my soul with angels feast On joys that always last ; Bless'd be my God, the Go