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CONTENTS. 
 
 I.— God  :  His  Being,  Attributes,  and  Works- 
 i.   The  Divine  Being  and  Attributes, 
 2.  The  Works  of  God- 
 Creation, 
 Providence, 
 Redemption, 
 
 II.- -The  Redeemer — 
 
 1.  His  Divine  Glory, 
 
 2.  His  Advent  and  Incarnation, 
 
 3.  His  Life,  Works,  and  Example, 
 
 4.  His  Sufferings  and  Death,     . 
 
 5.  His  Resurrection  and  Ascension, 
 
 6.  His  Dominion,  . 
 
 7.  His  Second  Advent,  . 
 
 8.  His  Love  and  Grace, 
 
 9.  His  Sympathy  and  Intercession, 
 
 10.  His  Names  and  Titles, 
 
 11.  His  Praise,     . 
 
 III.— The  Holy  Spirit, 
 IV. — Holy  Scripture,  . 
 V. — Gospel  Invitations  and  Promises, 
 
 HYMN 
 I-I2 
 
 13-15 
 
 26-28 
 29-36 
 
 37-41 
 41-49 
 5O-60 
 6I-65 
 66-71 
 72-76 
 77-82 
 83-92 
 
 93-97 
 
 98-107 
 108-111 
 112-121 
 
 VI.— The  Christian  Life— 
 
 1.   Its  Beginning — 
 
 Penitence,    . 
 
 .     122-128 
 
 Coming  to  the  Saviour, 
 
 .     129-136 
 
 Self- Surrender, 
 
 •     I37-I4I 
 
 Walking  by  Fa;th,  . 
 
 •     142-147 
 
 2.   Its  Duties — 
 
 Gratitude  and  Love  to  God, 
 
 .     148-1^6 
 
 Brotherly  Love,       . 
 
 •     157-159 
 
 Holiness  and  Consecration  of  Life, 
 
 .     160-162 
 
 Zeal  and  Courage,  . 
 
 163-167 
 
 Submission, 
 
 .     168-180 
 
 3.   Its  Trials- 
 
 Affliction,    . 
 
 .     181-186 
 
 Temptation  and  Declension, 
 
 .     185-189 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 The  Christian  Life — continued. 
 
 4.  Its  Privileges — 
 
 Justification, 
 
 Access  to  God  and  Fellowship, 
 Protection  and  Guidance,    . 
 Peace,  Joy,  Hope,  . 
 
 5.  Its  Close, 
 
 VII.— Death  and  Resurrection. 
 VIII.— Heaven 
 
 IX.— The  Church— 
 
 1.  Its  Glory  and  Privileges, 
 
 2.  Its  Unity, 
 
 3.  Its  Ordinances — 
 
 The  Sabbath, 
 
 "Worship, 
 
 Baptism, 
 
 The  Lord's  Supper, 
 
 X. — Missions,  .... 
 
 XL — Times  and  Seasons — 
 
 190-192 
 193-206 
 207-218 
 219-233 
 234-236 
 
 237-242 
 
 243-252 
 
 253 
 254,  255 
 
 256-261 
 262-273 
 274-277 
 278-283 
 
 284-296 
 
 I.   Morning  and  Evening, 
 
 .     297-306 
 
 2.   Seedtime  and  Harvest, 
 
 ■     307-313 
 
 3.   New  Year,     .... 
 
 .     314-318 
 
 XIT. 
 
 —Hymns  for  Special  Occasions— 
 
 1.    Laying  Foundation  Stone  of  Church, 
 
 319 
 
 2.    Opening  Place  of  Worship,    . 
 
 320 
 
 3.    Meeting  of  Ministers, 
 
 321 
 
 4.    Times  of  Revival, 
 
 322 
 
 5.   Departure  of  Missionaries,     . 
 
 323 
 
 6.   Death  of  a  Minister,  . 
 
 324 
 
 7.   National  Humiliation, 
 
 325 
 
 8.   National  Thanksgiving, 
 
 326 
 
 9.   For  those  at  Sea, 
 
 327 
 
 XIII. 
 
 —Hymns  for  the  Young,. 
 
 .     328-352 
 
 XIV. 
 
 —Ancient  Hymns, 
 
 •     353-356 
 
 XV. 
 
 —Dismission  Hymns, 
 
 •     357-366 
 
 XVI. 
 
 — Doxologies,         .... 
 
 1-18 
 
 XVII. 
 
 —Scripture  Sentences,    . 
 
 I-I33 
 
 Notes 
 
 . 
 
 .     pages  443-483 
 
 Indexes,       ...... 
 
 . 
 
NOTE. 
 
 The  Committee  entrusted  by  the  Synod  with  the  compilation  of  this 
 Hymn  Book  beg  to  thank  the  following  authors  and  proprietors  for 
 kindly  granting  permission  to  insert  their  copyright  Hymns  hi  this 
 collection  : — 
 
 Mrs  Cecil  F  Alexander,  77, 
 
 Rev.   Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  and  the  Proprietors  of  'Hymns  Ancient  and 
 
 Modern,'  revised  edition,  36,  no,  248,  327. 
 Representatives  of  the  late  Mr  Bernard  Barton,  109. 
 Rev.  C.  H.  Bateman,  339. 
 Rev.  Canon  Baynes,  278. 
 
 Rev.  Dr  H.  Bonar,  114,  129,  134,  171,  273,  279,  318,  345;  Dox.  13. 
 Rev.  E.  Bourdillon,  330. 
 Mrs  J.  D.  Burns,  317. 
 Miss  Campbell,  Newton  Abbott,  309. 
 Mr  Thomas  Carlyle,  144. 
 Rev.  Ed.  Caswall,  75. 
 Rev.  John  Chandler,  269,  320. 
 Miss  Cox,  Oxford,  58,  184. 
 
 Rev.  John  Curwen,  329,  332,  347,  from  '  The  Child's  Own  Hymn  Book.' 
 A.    R.  C,   authoress  of  'Immanuel's   Land,   and  other  Poems,'  28,  42,  97, 
 
 235- 
 Messrs  Daldy,  Isbister,  &  Co.,  128,  177,  311. 
 Mr  J.  F.  Deck,  218. 
 Sir  Edward  Denny,  38,  76,  296. 
 Mr  William  Dickson,  Edinburgh,  348. 
 Rev.  Thomas  Dunlop,  206. 
 Rev.  John  Ellerton,  236,  258,  267,  360. 
 Representatives  of  the  late  Rev.  Dr  Faber,  9,  170,  233,  358. 
 Representatives  of  the  late  Sir  Robert  Grant,  8.  78,  79. 
 Miss  Havergal,  141. 
 
 Rev.  Canon  How,  Whittingtop,  27,  183,  310,  313. 
 H.  L.  L.,  172,  217. 
 Rev.  Canon  B.  H.  Kennedy,  82. 
 Mrs  Luke,  338. 
 Rev.  F.  W.  Mant,  3,  199. 
 Rev   R  Massie,  125. 
 Mrs  Mercer,  33. 
 Mr  Arthur  Midlanf,  344. 
 
NOTE. 
 
 Mrs  D.  M.  Moir,  200. 
 
 Mrs  Monsell,  91,  142,  153,  264. 
 
 Mr  John  Murray,  London,  80,  208. 
 
 Representatives  of  the  late  Rev.   Dr  NeALE,  249,  250,  251,  per  Mr  J.   H, 
 
 Hayes  ;  and  120,  355,  per  Messrs  Masters  &  Co. 
 Messrs  T.  Nelson  &  Sons,  198,  342. 
 Rev.  John  Henry  Newman,  D.D.,  89,  216. 
 Messrs  Oliphant  &  Co.,  149. 
 Messrs  James  Parker  &  Co.,  312. 
 Mr  F.  S.  Pierpoint,  14. 
 Rev.  Prof.  Plumptre,  37. 
 Religious  Tract  Society,  London,  81,  90,  131,  145,  174,   196,  by  Miss 
 
 Elliott  ;  and  215,  305,  349,  by  Mr  Edmeston. 
 Messrs  Rivington  &  Co.,  London,  137,  234. 
 Mrs  W.  Robertson,  Glasgow,  276. 
 Rev.  I.  G.  Smith,  49. 
 Miss  Threlfall,  336. 
 Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  96. 
 Mrs  Toke.  57. 
 Mrs  S.  P.  Tregelles,  239. 
 Rev.  Henry  Twells,  304. 
 Rev,  F.  Whitfield,  127. 
 Miss  Wixkworth,  for  addition  to  136. 
 Bishop  Wordsworth,  18,  260. 
 Mr  A.  Young,  Edinburgh,  352. 
 Messrs  Longmans  &  Co.,  London,  53,  67,  136,  148,  173,  205,  from  'Lyra 
 
 Germanica'  and  'The  Chorale  Book  of  England,'  on  payment  of  their 
 
 customary  fee. 
 Mr  Geo.  Morrish,  331,  on  payment  of  fee. 
 
 The  thanks  of  the  Committee  are  also  due  to  the  Rev.  Dr  Hamil- 
 ton MacGill  for  translations  of  Greek  and  Latin  hymns  ;  Rev. 
 Dr  William  B.  Robertson  for  translation  of  the  'Dies  Iraej'  and 
 Rev.  Dr  W.  Bruce  and  Rev.  George  Jacque  for  original  composi- 
 tions. 
 
 The  Committee,  having  been  unable  to  ascertain  the  addresses  of 
 a  few  authors  of  Hymns,  make  this  apology  for  inserting  their  com- 
 positions without  obtaining  permission. 
 
I. -GOD:  HIS  BEING,   ATTRIBUTES, 
 AND   WORKS. 
 
 1  P.  M. 
 
 '  They  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying,  Holy, 
 holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty !' 
 
 1  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
 
 Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise 
 to  Thee ; 
 Holy,  holy,  holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
 God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 
 
 2  Holy,  holy,  holy !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
 
 Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 
 
 the  glassy  sea, 
 Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down,  before 
 
 Thee, 
 Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 
 
 3  Holy,  holy,  holy !  though  the  darkness  hide 
 
 Thee, 
 Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
 
 may  not  see, 
 Only  Thou  art  holy,   there    is  none  beside 
 
 Thee, 
 Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 
 
 1  A 
 
GOD:  HIS  BEIXG 
 
 Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
 All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  name  in 
 earth  and  sky  and  sea ; 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  !  merciful  and  mighty  ! 
 God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity  ! 
 
 Amen. 
 
 ;  Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord  of  hosis  ; 
 the  whole  earth  is  full  of  His  glory.' 
 
 1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 
 
 God  of  hosts  !  when  heaven  and  earth 
 Out  of  darkness,  at  Thy  word, 
 
 Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
 All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood. 
 And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good. 
 While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
 
 2  Holy,  holy,  holy !  Thee, 
 
 One  Jehovah  evermore, 
 Father,  Son,  and  Spirit !  we, 
 
 Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore ; 
 Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
 From  that  world  by  Thee  redeemed, 
 Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
 
 3  Holy,  holy,  holy !  All 
 
 Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sing, 
 When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 
 At  the  footstool  of  their  King ; 
 
AND  ATTRIBUTES. 
 
 Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
 Hearts  and  voices,  swell  one  hymn, 
 Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
 
 3  3,7 
 
 '  One  cried  unto  another  and  said,  Holy, 
 holy,  holy  is  the  Lord  of  hosts ;  the 
 whole  earth  is  full  of  His  glory.' 
 
 1  Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated, 
 
 Cherubim  and  seraphim 
 Filled  His  temple,  and  repeated 
 Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn : 
 '  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
 Earth  is  with  its  fulness  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.' 
 ;  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
 Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
 Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord/ 
 
 3  With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 
 With  His  holy  Church  below, 
 Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 
 Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow : 
 
GOD:  HIS  BEING,  ATTRIBUTES. 
 
 '  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
 Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored  ; 
 
 Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
 Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord.' 
 
 G,  6;  8,  8. 
 
 1  To  God  only  wise,  be  glory  through 
 Jesus  Christ  for  ever.' 
 
 We  give  immortal  praise 
 
 To  God  the  Father's  love, 
 For  all  our  comforts  here 
 And  better  hopes  above  ; 
 He  sent  His  own  eternal  Son, 
 To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 
 
 To  God  the  Son  belongs 
 
 Immortal  glory  too, 
 Who  bought  us  with  His  blood 
 From  everlasting  woe  ; 
 And  now  He  lives,  and  now  He  reigns, 
 And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 
 
 To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
 Immortal  worship  give, 
 Whose  new-creating  power 
 Makes  the  dead  sinner  live ; 
 His  work  completes  the  great  design. 
 And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 
 
 Almighty  God,  to  Thee 
 Be  endless  honours  done, 
 
AND   WORKS. 
 
 The  undivided  Three, 
 And  the  mysterious  One ; 
 Where  reason  fhils,  with  all  her  powers, 
 There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 
 
 5  l.  M. 
 
 *  Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from 
 the  heavens:  .  .  .  praise  ye  Him,  all  His 
 angels:  praise  ye  Him,  all  His  hosts.' 
 
 1  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  0  God ; 
 Thy  sovereign  power  we  sound  abroad ; 
 All  nations  bow  before  Thy  throne, 
 And  Thee  the  great  Jehovah  own. 
 
 2  Loud  hallelujahs  to  Thy  name 
 Angels  and  seraphim  proclaim ; 
 
 By  all  the  powers  and  thrones  in  heaven 
 Eternal  praise  to  Thee  is  given. 
 
 3  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
 
 Thou  God  of  hosts,  by  all  adored, 
 Earth  and  the  heavens  are  full  of  Thee, 
 Thy  light,  Thy  power,  Thy  majesty. 
 
 4  Apostles  join  the  glorious  throng, 
 And  swell  the  loud  triumphant  song ; 
 Prophets  and  martyrs  hear  the  sound, 
 And  spread  the  hallelujah  round. 
 
 5  Glory  to  Thee,  O  God  most  high ! 
 Father,  we  praise  Thy  majesty, 
 The  Son,  the  Spirit  we  adore, — 
 
 One  Godhead,  blest  for  evermore.     Amen. 
 
GOD:  HIS  BEING,  ATTRIBUTES, 
 
 6  L.  M. 
 
 1  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness.* 
 
 1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
 
 Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
 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. 
 
 3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, — 
 
 Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
 What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
 Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 
 
 4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs ; 
 
 High  as  the  heavens  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 ; 
 Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
 When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 
 
AND   WORKS. 
 
 7  3,7. 
 
 '  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens : 
 praise  Him  in  the  heights.7 
 
 1  Praise  the  Lord !  ye  heavens  adore  Him ; 
 
 Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
 Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him; 
 Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 
 
 2  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  hath  spoken ; 
 
 Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
 Laws,  that  never  shall  be  broken, 
 For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 
 
 3  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  is  glorious ; 
 
 Never  shall  His  promise  fail : 
 God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious ; 
 Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
 
 4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
 
 Hosts  on  high,  His  pcwer  proclaim ; 
 Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
 Laud  and  magnify  His  name. 
 
 8  5,  5  ;  6,  5, 
 
 '  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.  0  Lord  my 
 God,  Thou  art  very  great;  Thou  art 
 clothed  with  honour  and  majesty? 
 
 1  0  worship  the  King- 
 All  glorious  above, 
 O  gratefully  sing 
 
 His  power  and  His  love, — 
 
GOD:  HIS  BEING,  ATTRIBUTES, 
 
 Our  shield  and  defender, 
 The  Ancient  of  days, 
 
 Pavilioned  in  splendour, 
 And  girded  with  praise. 
 
 2  0  tell  of  His  might, 
 
 O  sing  of  His  grace, 
 Whose  robe  is  the  light, 
 
 Whose  canopy,  space. 
 His  chariots  of  wrath 
 
 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, 
 It  streams  from  the  hills, 
 
 It  descends  to  the  plain, 
 And  sweetly  distils 
 
 In  the  dew  and  the  rain. 
 
AND   WORKS. 
 
 5  Frail  children  of  dust, 
 
 And  feeble  as  frail, 
 In  Thee  do  we  trust, 
 
 Nor  find  Thee  to  fail ; 
 Thy  mercies  how  tender ! 
 
 How  firm  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. 
 
 9  c.  M. 
 
 '  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that 
 inhabiteth  eternity,  whose  name  is 
 Holy;  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
 place,  icith  him  also  that  is  of  a  con- 
 trite and  humble  spirit.' 
 
 1  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 ! 
 By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 
 Incessantlv  adored. 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES 
 
 3  0  how  I  fear  Thee,  living  God, 
 
 With  deepest,  tenderest  fears ! 
 And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope 
 And  penitential  tears. 
 
 4  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. 
 
 5  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 
 
 No  mother,  e'er  so  mild, 
 Bears  and  forbears  as  Thou  hast  done 
 With  me  Thy  sinful  child. 
 
 6  Father  of  Jesus,  love's  reward, 
 
 What  rapture  will  it  be, 
 Prostrate  before  Thy  throne  to  lie, 
 And  ever  gaze  on  Thee !    Amen. 
 
 10  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget 
 not  all  His  benefits.'' 
 
 1  Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven ; 
 
 To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring ; 
 
 Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
 
 Who  like  me  His  praise  should  sing  ? 
 
 Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
 
 Praise  the  everlasting  King. 
 10 
 
AND   WORKS. 
 
 Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favour  ; 
 
 To  our  fathers  in  distress ; 
 Praise  Him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 
 
 Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 
 Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
 
 Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 
 
 Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  us ; 
 
 Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 
 In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
 
 Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes : 
 Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
 
 Widely  as  His  mercy  flows ! 
 
 Frail  as  summer's  flower  we  flourish  ; 
 
 Blows  the  wind  and  it  is  gone ; 
 But,  while  mortals  rise  and  perish, 
 
 God  endures  unchanging  on : 
 Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
 
 Praise  the  high  eternal  One! 
 
 Angels,  help  us  to  adore  Him, 
 Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face ; 
 
 Sun  and  moon,  bow  down  before  Him 
 Dwellers  all  in  time  and  space, 
 
 Praise  Him,  praise  Him, 
 Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace ! 
 
 11 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND    WORKS. 
 
 11  C.  M. 
 
 '  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of 
 compassion.' 
 
 1  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess, 
 
 Thy  goodness  we  adore, — 
 A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
 A  sea  without  a  shore. 
 
 2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  Thy  love  attest 
 
 In  every  golden  ray ; 
 Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
 And  love  returns  the  day. 
 
 3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 
 
 With  all  the  bliss  it  yields ; 
 With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vine, 
 With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 
 
 4  But  chiefly  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 
 
 Are  in  the  Gospel  seen ; 
 There,  like  a  sun,  Thy  mercy  shines, 
 Without  a  cloud  between. 
 
 5  Thy  Son,  Thy  noblest  choicest  gift, 
 
 Was  from  Thy  bosom  sent, 
 To  bear  from  off  our  sinking  world 
 Its  load  of  punishment. 
 
 6  Pardon,  acceptance,  peace,  and  joy 
 
 Are  published  in  His  name ; 
 Ours  is  the  life,  the  glory  ours, 
 And  His  the  death  and  shame. 
 
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CREATION. 
 
 12  C.  M. 
 
 '  0  bless  our  God,  ye  'people? 
 
 1  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
 
 Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired ; 
 Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthem  raise, 
 With  grateful  ardour  fired. 
 
 2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
 
 AVhose  tender  care  sustains 
 Our  feeble  frame,  encompassed  round 
 With  death's  unnumbered  pains. 
 
 3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
 
 Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
 Loads  every  minute,  as  it  flies, 
 With  benefits  unsought. 
 
 4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
 
 From  whom  salvation  flows, 
 Who  sent  His  Son  our  souls  to  save 
 From  everlasting  woes. 
 
 13  L«  M. 
 
 *  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God.' 
 
 1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
 With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
 And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame. 
 Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS. 
 
 The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
 Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
 And  publishes  to  every  land 
 The  works  of  an  Almighty  hand. 
 
 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. 
 
 What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
 Move  round  the  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, 
 For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, 
 '  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.' 
 
 14  7s. 
 
 •  Every  good  gift,  and  every  perfect  gift 
 is  from  above/ 
 
 1  For  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 
 For  the  beauty  of  the  skies, 
 For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 
 Over  and  around  us  lies, 
 
 14 
 
PROVIDENCE. 
 
 Christ,  our  God.  to  Thee  we  raise 
 This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 
 2  For  the  beauty  of  each  hour 
 
 Of  the  day  and  of  the  night, 
 Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 
 
 Sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light. 
 Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
 This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 
 3  For  the  joy  of  ear  and  eye, 
 
 For  the  heart  and  mind's  delight, 
 For  the  mystic  harmony 
 
 Linking  sense  to  sound  and  sight, 
 Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
 This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 
 4  For  the  joy  of  human  love, 
 
 Brother,  sister,  parent,  child. 
 Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above, 
 
 For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild, 
 Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
 This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 
 5  For  each  perfect  gift  of  Thine 
 
 To  our  race  so  freely  given, 
 Graces  human  and  divine, 
 
 Flowers  of  earth  and  buds  of  heaven. 
 Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
 This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 
 15 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS. 
 
 15  7s- 
 
 '  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good; 
 for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever.'' 
 
 1   Let  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind, 
 Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind ; 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 2  Let  us  blaze  His  name  abroad, 
 For  of  gods  He  is  the  God ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 
 
 3  Who  by  His  all-commanding  might 
 Did  fill  the  new-made  world  with  light ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 
 
 4  And  caused  the  golden-tressed  sun 
 All  the  day  long  his  course  to  run ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure : 
 
 5  The  horned  moon  to  shine  by  night 
 Amongst  her  spangled  sisters  bright  ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 16 
 
PROVIDENCE. 
 
 6  0  let  us  His  praises  tell 
 
 Who  cloth  the  wrathful  tyrants  quell  ; 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 7  His  chosen  people  He  did  bless 
 In  the  wasteful  wilderness ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 8  He  hath  with  a  piteous  eye 
 Beheld  us  in  our  misery ; 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 9  All  living  creatures  He  doth  feed, 
 And  with  full  hand  supplies  their  need, 
 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 10  Let  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind, 
 Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind  ; 
 For  His  mercies  aye  endure, 
 Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 
 
 16  C.  M. 
 
 *  How  precious  also  are  Tlty  tlw.ijlits  unto 
 me,  0  God.' 
 
 1  When  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God. 
 My  rising  soul  surveys, 
 Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
 In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
 
GOD:  HIS  BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES. 
 
 2  0  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 
 
 The  gratitude  declare, 
 That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart ! 
 But  Thou  canst  read  it  there. 
 
 3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 
 
 Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
 Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
 To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 
 
 4  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 
 
 Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
 Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
 From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 
 
 5  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 
 
 With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
 Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
 And  led  me  up  to  man. 
 
 6  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths 
 
 It  gently  cleared  my  way ; 
 And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
 More  to  be  feared  than  they. 
 
 7  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou 
 
 With  health  renewed  my  face ; 
 And,  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
 Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 
 
 18 
 
PROVIDENCE. 
 
 8  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
 
 My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
 Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
 That  tastes  these  gifts  with  joy. 
 
 9  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
 
 Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
 And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
 The  glorious  theme  renew. 
 
 10  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
 
 Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
 My  ever-grateful  heart,  0  Lord. 
 Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 
 
 11  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 
 
 A  joyful  song  I'll  raise ; 
 For,  0  !  eternity's  too  short 
 To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 
 
 17  c. 
 
 '  Thou  art  my  trust  from  my  youth.' 
 
 1  Almighty  Father  of  mankind, 
 
 On  Thee  my  hopes  remain ; 
 And,  when  the  day  of  trouble  comes, 
 I  shall  not  trust  in  vain. 
 
 2  In  early  years  Thou  wast  my  guide, 
 
 And  of  my  youth  the  friend; 
 And  as  my  days  began  with  Thee, 
 With  Thee  my  days  shall  end. 
 
 19 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS. 
 
 3  I  know  the  Power  in  whom  I  trust, 
 
 The  arm  on  which  I  lean ; 
 He  will  my  Saviour  ever  be, 
 Who  has  my  Saviour  been. 
 
 4  My  God,  who  causedst  me  to  hope 
 
 When  life  began  to  beat, 
 And,  when  a  stranger  in  the  world, 
 Didst  guide  my  wandering  feet ; 
 
 5  Thou  wilt  not  cast  me  off  when  age 
 
 And  evil  clays  descend ; 
 Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  in  despair, 
 To  mourn  my  latter  end. 
 
 6  Therefore  in  life  I'll  trust  in  Thee, 
 
 In  death  I  will  adore ; 
 And  after  death  will  sing  Thy  praise, 
 When  time  shall  be  no  more. 
 
 18  3,  8,  8,  4. 
 
 *  All  things  come  of  Tliee,  and  of  TJiine 
 own  have  ice  given  Thee.' 
 
 1  0  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
 To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be ; 
 How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
 
 Giver  of  all  ? 
 
 2  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 
 
 Sweet  flowers  and  fruits  Thy  love  declare ; 
 Where  harvests  ripen,  Thou  art  there, 
 Giver  of  all. 
 
 20 
 
PROVIDENCE. 
 
 3  For  peaceful  homes  and  healthful  days, 
 For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays, 
 We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 
 
 Giver  of  all. 
 
 4  Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only  Son, 
 But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
 And  e'en  that  gift  Thou  dost  outrun, 
 
 And  give  us  all. 
 
 5  Thou  giv'st  the  Spirit's  blessed  dower, 
 Spirit  of  life,  and  love,  and  power, 
 And  dost  His  sevenfold  graces  shower 
 
 Upon  us  all. 
 
 6  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
 For  means  of  grace,  and  hopes  of  heaven. 
 What  can  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  be  given, 
 
 Who  givest  all  ? 
 
 7  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend, 
 We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
 Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 
 
 Who  givest  all. 
 
 8  Whatever,  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee, 
 Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be ; 
 Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 
 
 Giver  of  all ; 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS 
 
 9  To  Thee,  from  whom  we  all  derive 
 Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give. 
 
 0  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live, 
 
 Giver  of  all.    Amen. 
 
 19  C.  M. 
 
 '  TJiy  way  is  in  the  sect,  and  Thy  path  in 
 the  great  waters,  and  Thy  footsteps  are 
 not  known  J 
 
 1  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 
 
 Of  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  mercy,  and  shall  break 
 In  blessings  on  your  head. 
 
 4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
 
 But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
 Behind  a  frowning  providence 
 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. 
 
 22 
 
PROVIDENCE. 
 
 6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
 And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
 God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
 And  He  will  make  it  plain. 
 
 20  c.  m. 
 
 *  We  know  that  all  things  work  together 
 for  good  to  them  that  love  GocV 
 
 1  Since  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time 
 
 God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
 0 !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
 And  regulate  our  ways  ? 
 
 2  Since  none  can  doubt  His  equal  love, 
 
 Unmeasurably  kind, 
 To  His  unerring,  gracious  will 
 Be  every  wish  resigned. 
 
 3  Good  when  He  gives,  supremely  good, 
 
 Nor  less  when  He  denies ; 
 Even  crosses  from  His  sovereign  hand 
 Are  blessings  in  disguise. 
 
 21  7,  6. 
 
 '  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous? 
 
 1  Sometimes  a  light  surprises 
 
 The  Christian  while  He  sings ; 
 It  is  the  Lord  who  rises 
 
 With  healing  in  His  wings. 
 When  comforts  are  declining. 
 
 He  grants  the  soul  again 
 A  season  of  clear  shining. 
 
 To  cheer  it  after  rain. 
 
22 
 
 GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS. 
 
 2  In  holy  contemplation, 
 
 We  sweetly  then  pursue 
 The  theme  of  God's  salvation. 
 
 And  find  it  ever  new 
 Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 
 
 We  cheerfully  can  say, 
 Even  let  the  unknown  to-morrow 
 
 Bring  with  it  what  it  may, — 
 
 3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 
 
 But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
 WlJb  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 
 
 Will  clothe  His  people  too. 
 Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 
 
 No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
 And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens 
 
 Will  give  His  children  bread. 
 
 4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither 
 
 Their  wonted  fruit  shall  bear ; 
 Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 
 
 Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
 Yet.  God  the  same  abiding, 
 
 His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice ; 
 For,  while  in  Him  confiding, 
 
 I  cannot  but  rejoice. 
 
 He  hath  made  with  me  an  everlasting 
 covenant' 
 
 1  My  God,  the  covenant  of  Thy  love 
 Abides  for  ever  sure, 
 
 24 
 
REDEMPTION. 
 
 And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
 My  happiness  secure. 
 
 2  Since  Thou,  the  everlasting  God, 
 
 My  Father  art  become, 
 Jesus,  my  Guardian  and  my  Friend, 
 And  heaven,  my  final  home, — 
 
 3  I  welcome  all  Thy  sovereign  will, 
 
 For  all  that  will  is  love ; 
 And,  when  I  know  not  what  Thou  do'st, 
 I  wait  the  light  above. 
 
 4  Thy  covenant,  in  the  darkest  gloom, 
 
 Shall  heavenly  rays  impart, 
 Which,  when  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
 Shall  warm  my  chilling  heart. 
 
 23  G,  6,  S,  4. 
 
 1  In  Thee  shall  all  families  of  the  earth 
 be  blessed.' 
 
 1  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, 
 For  ever  blest. 
 
 2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
 At  whose  supreme  command 
 
 25 
 
GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS 
 
 From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
 At  His  right  hand. 
 I  all  on  earth  forsake, 
 Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power ; 
 And  Him  my  only  portion  make 
 My  shield  and  tower. 
 
 He  by  Himself  hath  sworn  ; 
 I  on  His  oath  depend : 
 I  shall,  on  eagle's  wings  upborne, 
 To  heaven  ascend  ; 
 I  shall  behold  His  face, 
 I  shall  His  power  adore, 
 And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
 For  evermore. 
 
 The  goodly  land  I  see, 
 With  peace  and  plenty  blest, 
 A  land  of  sacred  liberty 
 And  endless  rest ; 
 There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
 And  oil  and  wine  abound, 
 And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
 With  mercy  crowned. 
 
 There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
 The  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
 Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin : 
 The  Prince  of  Peace 
 ( )n  Zion's  sacred  height 
 His  kingdom  still  maintains. 
 
REDEMPTION. 
 
 And,  glorious  with  His  saints  in  light, 
 For  ever  reigns. 
 
 6         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. 
 
 24  8s. 
 
 1  Wlio  is  a  God,  like  unto  Thee,  that 
 pardoneth  iniquity  ? ' 
 
 1  Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  Thy  ways 
 
 Are  matchless,  godlike,  and  divine : 
 But  the  fair  glories  of  Thy  grace 
 
 Above  Thine  other  wonders  shine : 
 Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  Thee  ? 
 Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
 
 2  Such  great  transgressions  to  forgive ! 
 
 Such  guilty,  daring  worms  to  spare ! 
 This  is  Thy  grand  prerogative, 
 
 And  none  shall  in  the  honour  share  : 
 Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  Thee  ? 
 Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
 
 3  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy 
 
 We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
 Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye, 
 A  pardon  bought  with  Jesus'  blood : 
 
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GOD:  HIS  ATTRIBUTES  AND   WORKS. 
 
 Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  Thee  ? 
 Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
 
 0  ma}'  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace. 
 This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
 
 Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 
 And  all  the  angelic  hosts  above  ! 
 
 Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  Thee  ? 
 
 Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
 
 25  s.  m. 
 
 '  By  grace  are  ye  saved.'' 
 
 1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
 Harmonious  to  my  ear ; 
 
 Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
 And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
 
 2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
 To  save  rebellious  man ; 
 
 And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
 Which  drew  the  Avondrous  plan. 
 
 3  Grace  taught  my  wandering  feet 
 To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
 
 And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
 While  pressing  on  to  God. 
 
 4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
 Through  everlasting  days ; 
 
 It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone ; 
 And  well  deserves  the  praise,     Amen. 
 
 3? 
 
U.—THE  REDEEMER. 
 
 26  7,  6. 
 
 'The  Lord  possessed  Me  in  the  beginning 
 of  His  way.' 
 
 1  Ere  God  had  built  the  mountains. 
 
 Or  raised  the  fruitful  hills, 
 Before  He  filled  the  fountains 
 
 That  feed  the  running  rills, 
 In  Me  from  everlasting 
 
 The  wonderful  I  AM 
 Found  pleasures  never  wasting. 
 
 And  Wisdom  is  My  name. 
 
 2  When,  like  a  tent  to  dwell  in, 
 
 He  spread  the  skies  abroad, 
 And  swathed  about  the  swelling 
 
 Of  ocean's  mighty  flood, 
 He  wrought  by  weight  and  measure ; 
 
 And  I  was  with  Him  then, 
 Myself  the  Father's  pleasure, 
 
 And  Mine  the  sons  of  men. 
 
 3  Thus  Wisdom's  words  discover 
 
 Thy  glory  and  Thy  grace, 
 
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THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 Thou  everlasting  Lover 
 
 Of  our  unworthy  race  ! 
 Thy  gracious  eye  surveyed  us 
 
 Ere  stars  were  seen  above ; 
 In  wisdom  Thou  hast  made  us, 
 
 And  died  for  us  in  love. 
 
 4  And  could'st  Thou  be  delighted 
 
 With  creatures  such  as  we, 
 Who,  when  we  saw  Thee,  slighted 
 
 And  nailed  Thee  to  a  tree  ? 
 Unfathomable  wonder, 
 
 And  mystery  divine ! 
 The  voice  that  speaks  in  thunder 
 
 Says,  '  Sinner,  I  am  thine ! ' 
 
 27  8, 7. 
 
 1  The  Word  was  God.' 
 
 1  Who  is  this,  so  weak  and  helpless, 
 
 Child  of  lowly  Hebrew  maid, 
 Rudely  in  a  stable  sheltered, 
 
 Coldly  in  a  manger  laid  ? 
 'Tis  the  Lord  of  all  creation, 
 
 Who  this  wondrous  path  hath  trod ; 
 He  is  God  from  everlasting, 
 
 And  to  everlasting  God. 
 
 2  Who  is  this,  a  man  of  sorrows 
 
 Walking  sadly  life's  hard  way, 
 Homeless,  weary,  sighing,  weeping 
 Over  sin  and  Satan's  sway  ? 
 
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HIS  DIVINE  GLORY, 
 
 'Tis  our  God,  our  glorious  Saviour, 
 
 Who  above  the  starry  sky 
 Now  for  us  a  place  prepareth, 
 
 Where  no  tear  can  dim  the  eye. 
 
 Who  is  this,  that  hangeth  dying, 
 
 While  the  rude  world  scoffs  and  scorns, 
 Numbered  with  the  malefactors, 
 
 Torn    with    nails    and    crowned    with 
 thorns  ? 
 'Tis  the  God  who  ever  liveth, 
 
 'Mid  the  shining  ones  on  high, 
 In  the  glorious  golden  city 
 
 Reigning  everlastingly. 
 
 28  8,7;  8,  8,  7,  7, 
 
 '  Thou  art  worthy,  0  Lord,  to  receive 
 glory  and  honour.'' 
 
 1  King  Eternal !  King  Immortal ! 
 
 Only  Good  and  only  Wise ! 
 Toward  Thy  temple's  radiant  portal 
 
 Let  me  lift  my  wistful  eyes. 
 While  the  angels  bow  before  Thee, 
 Let  a  human  voice  adore  Thee ; 
 Here  I  worship,  here  I  rest, 
 God  o'er  all,  for  ever  blest ! 
 
 2  Sire  and  Sovereign  of  the  ages, 
 
 Made  a  child  of  days  for  me, 
 With  the  shepherds  and  the  sage^ 
 Let  me  come  and  look  on  Thee. 
 
 31 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 At  Thy  manger  bending  o'er  Thee, 
 Let  a  wondering  heart  adore  Thee, 
 Here  is  Godhead  manifest, 
 Here  I  worship,  here  I  rest ! 
 
 3  Son  of  Man  and  Man  of  Sorrows, 
 
 Victim  on  the  cross  of  pain ! 
 Hope  from  Thee  my  spirit  borrows, 
 
 And  I  live,  for  Thou  wast  slain. 
 Let  a  sinful  soul  implore  Thee ! 
 Let  a  ransomed  child  adore  Thee ! 
 Safe  upon  Thy  shielding  breast, 
 Here  I  worship,  here  I  rest. 
 
 4  Lord  of  majesty  and  meekness  ! 
 
 Conqueror  in  every  sphere ! 
 In  the  depths  of  mortal  weakness — 
 
 On  each  field  of  gloom  and  fear — 
 Earth  shall  all  her  realms  restore  Thee, 
 All  the  hosts  of  heaven  adore  Thee  ! 
 Here  I  worship,  here  I  rest, 
 God  o'er  all,  for  ever  blest. 
 
 29  8s, 
 
 1  Tlie  Reckoner  shall  come  to  Zion.' 
 
 1  0  come  !  Immanuel,  hear  our  call, 
 And  free  Thine  Israel  from  her  thrall  ; 
 She  groans  in  exile,  far  from  Thee, 
 And  longs  the  Son  of  God  to  see. 
 
 Rejoice,  0  Israel ! Wherefore  mourn? 
 
 Immanuel  comes,  thy  Brother  born. 
 
HIS  ADVENT  AND  INCARNATION. 
 
 2  0  come  !  thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  come  ! 
 Lead  Thy  down-trodden  pilgrims  home ; 
 From  hoof  of  ruthless  foe  them  save, 
 From  doleful  pit  and  dreary  grave. 
 
 Rejoice,  0  Israel !  Wherefore  mourn  ? 
 Immanuel  comes,  thy  Brother  born. 
 
 3  0  come  !  Thou  Dawn  of  holier  day ! 
 And  glad  us  by  Thy  heavenly  ray ; 
 Our  dark  clouds  scatter  by  Thy  light ; 
 Disperse  the  shades  of  death  and  night. 
 
 Rejoice,  0  Israel!  Wherefore  mourn? 
 Immanuel  comes,  thv  Brother  born. 
 
 4  0  come,  throw  wide  the  gates  of  heaven, 
 Thou,  to  whom  David's  key  is  given ; 
 Make  safe  a  pathway  from  below, 
 
 And  close  the  way  that  leads  to  woe. 
 
 Rejoice,  0  Israel!  Wherefore  mourn? 
 Immanuel  comes,  thy  Brother  born. 
 
 5  0  come  !  O  come  !  Thou  Lord  of  lords, 
 Whose  law,  with  trump  and  voice  of  words, 
 From  Sinai's  awful  brow  was  given, 
 
 Thy  glory  filling  earth  and  heaven. 
 
 Rejoice,  O  Israel!  Wherefore  mourn? 
 Immanuel  comes,  thy  Brother  born. 
 
 30  8,  7 
 
 '  The  Desire  of  all  nations  shall  come.' 
 
 1   Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
 Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
 
 33  G 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 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, 
 Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 
 
 Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 
 
 4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit 
 
 Kule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
 By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit 
 Baise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 
 
 31  7s. 
 
 '  Glory  to  God  in  the  Iwjhest.'' 
 
 1  Hark  !  how  all  the  welkin  rings, 
 '  Glory  to  the  King  of  kings, 
 Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
 God  and  sinners  reconciled ! ' 
 Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
 Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
 Universal  nature,  say, 
 
 Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day. 
 
 2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
 Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  ! 
 
 34 
 
MS  ADVENT  AND  INCARNATION. 
 
 Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
 Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb ; 
 Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ! 
 Hail !  the  Incarnate  Deity, 
 Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  appear, 
 Jesus  our  Immanuel  here ! 
 
 3  Hail !  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace ! 
 Hail !  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
 Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
 Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings ; 
 Mild,  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
 Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
 Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
 Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
 
 32  c.  M.  D. 
 
 '  There  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of 
 the  heavenly  host,  praising  God.' 
 
 1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
 
 That  glorious  song  of  old, 
 From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 
 
 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. 
 
 Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come 
 With  peaceful  wings  unfurled ; 
 
 And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 
 O'er  all  the  weary  world ; 
 
 35 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 
 
 They  bend  on  heavenly  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; 
 0  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  age  foretold, 
 When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 
 
 The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
 And  the  whole  earth  send  back  the  song 
 
 Which  now  the  angels  sing. 
 
 33  p.  m. 
 
 'Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethleliem.3 
 
 1  O  come,  all  ye  faithful, 
 
 Joyfully  triumphant, 
 To  Bethlehem  hasten  now  with  glad  accord; 
 
 Lo  !  in  a  manger 
 
 Lies  the  King  of  angels  ; 
 0  come,  let  us  adore  Him.  Christ  the  Lord. 
 
HIS  ADVENT  AND  INCARNATION. 
 
 2  Raise,  raise,  choirs  of  angels, 
 Songs  of  loudest  triumph, 
 
 Through    heaven's    high    arches   be    your 
 praises  poured ; 
 
 Now  to  our  God  be 
 
 Glory  in  the  highest ; 
 0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 
 
 3  Amen  !  Lord,  we  bless  Thee, 
 Born  for  our  salvation, 
 
 0  Jesus !  for  ever  be  Thy  name  adored ; 
 
 Word  of  the  Father, 
 
 In  our  flesh  appearing ; 
 0  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord! 
 
 34  8, 7. 
 
 '  God  was  manifest  in  the  flesh.'' 
 
 1  0  blessed  night !  0  rich  delight ! 
 
 When,  joy  with  wonder  blending, 
 To  us  from  heaven  a  Son  was  given, 
 Angelic  hosts  attending. 
 
 2  For  when,  in  thrall  from  Adam's  fall, 
 
 The  world  in  death  was  lying, 
 In  flesh  like  mine,  the  Life  divine 
 Rose  sun-like  o'er  the  dying. 
 
 0  God  of  Might !  Eternal  Light ! 
 
 In  swaddling  bands  they  bound  Thee  ; 
 Thrust  from  the  hall  to  lowly  stall, 
 
 The  herd  was  gathered  round  Thee, 
 
 ^  37 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 That  cradled  Child  lay  mute  and  mild, 
 That  Word  whose  voice  is  thunder ; 
 
 The  world's  great  Light  withdrew   from 
 sight ; 
 Oh,  who  can  solve  the  wonder ! 
 
 K 
 
 5  God  stoops  to  dwell  in  lowly  cell, 
 Nor  shame  nor  want  refusing ; 
 He  leaves  His  throne,  His  foes  to  own. 
 For  heaven  a  manger  choosing. 
 
 35 
 
 '  Unto  us  a  Cliild  is  born,  unto  us  a 
 Son  is  given.' 
 
 1  Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn, 
 For  to  us  a  Child  is  born ; 
 
 From  the  highest  realms  of  heaven 
 Unto  us  a  Son  is  given. 
 
 2  On  His  shoulder  He  shall  bear 
 Power  and  majesty,  and  wear 
 On  His  vesture  and  His  thigh 
 Names  most  awful,  names  most  high. 
 
 3  Wonderful  in  counsel,  He, 
 The  Incarnate  Deity, 
 Sire  of  ages  ne'er  to  cease, 
 
 King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  Peace. 
 
 4  Come  and  worship  at  His  feet ; 
 Yield  to  Christ  the  homage  meet, 
 From  His  manger  to  His  throne, 
 Homage  due  to  God  alone. 
 
HIS  ADVENT  AND  INCARNATION. 
 
 36  7s. 
 
 '  When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced 
 with  exceeding  great  joy.' 
 
 1  As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
 Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
 As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
 Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
 So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
 Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 
 
 2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped, 
 Saviour,  to  Thy  lowly  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  cradle  rude  and  bare ; 
 So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
 Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
 All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
 Christ,  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 
 
 4  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
 Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
 And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
 Bring  our  ransomed  souls,  at  last, 
 Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
 Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  bide, 
 
 39 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 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  for  ever  may  we  sing 
 Hallelujahs  to  our  King.     Amen. 
 
 37  c  M.  D. 
 
 1  They  brought  unto  Him  all  that  were 
 diseased,  and,  besought  Him  that  they 
 might  only  touch  the  hem  of  His 
 garment;  and  as  many  as  touched 
 were  made  perfectly  whole? 
 
 1  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  life  and  health. 
 
 Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight; 
 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  Gennesaret's  shore. 
 
 3  Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 
 
 Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death ; 
 
 40 
 
HIS  LIFE  AND  EXAMPLE. 
 
 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.    Amen. 
 
 38  c.  m. 
 
 '  Grace,  is  poured  into  TJiy  lips.' 
 
 1  What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 
 
 Around  Thy  steps  below ! 
 What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
 Thy  life,  and  death  of  woe  ! 
 
 2  For  ever  on  Thy  burdened  heart 
 
 A  weight  of  sorrow  hung, 
 Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
 Escaped  Thy  silent  tongue. 
 
 3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 
 
 Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove : 
 Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
 Thy  heart  could  only  love. 
 
 4  Oh !  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  Thee, 
 
 Like  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grieve 
 
 Far  more  for  others'  sins,  than  all 
 
 The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 
 
 5  One  with  Thyself,  may  every  eye 
 
 In  us,  Thy  brethren,  see 
 That  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
 From  union,  Lord,  with  Thee.     Amen. 
 
 41 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 39  L.  M. 
 
 '  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example, 
 that  ye  should  follow  His  steps' 
 
 1  How  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve  ? 
 
 How  shall  I  copy  Him  I  love  ? 
 Nor  from  those  blessed  footsteps  swerve 
 Which  lead  me  to  His  seat  above  ? 
 
 2  Privations,  sorrows,  bitter  scorn, 
 
 The  life  of  toil,  the  mean  abode, 
 The  faithless  kiss,  the  crown  of  thorn — 
 Are  these  the  consecrated  road  ? 
 
 3  'Twas  thus  He  suffered,  though  a  Son, 
 
 Foreknowing,  choosing,  feeling  all, 
 Until  the  perfect  work  was  done, 
 And  drunk  the  bitter  cup  of  gall. 
 
 4  Lord,  should  my  path  through  suffering  lie, 
 
 Forbid  it  I  should  e'er  repine ; 
 Still  let  me  turn  to  Calvary, 
 
 Nor  heed  my  griefs,  remembering  Thine. 
 
 5  To  faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  me, 
 
 Thou  earnest,  not  Thyself  to  please ; 
 And,  dear  as  earthly  comforts  be, 
 
 Shall  I  not  love  Thee  more  than  these  ? 
 
 6  Yes,  I  would  count  them  all  but  loss, 
 
 To  gain  the  notice  of  Thine  eye ; 
 Flesh  shrinks  and  trembles  at  the  cross, 
 But  Thou  canst  give  the  victory. 
 
 42 
 
HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 
 
 40  L.  M. 
 
 ' Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was 
 also  in  Christ  Jesus.' 
 
 1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! 
 I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  Word; 
 But  in  Thy  Life  the  law  appears 
 Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 
 
 9 
 
 41 
 
 l.^ 
 
 Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal ; 
 Such  pleasure  in  Thy  Father's  will, 
 Such  love,  and  meekness,  so  divine ! 
 I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 
 
 3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air. 
 Witnessed  the  fervour  of  Thy  prayer ; 
 The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
 Thy  conflict,  and  Thy  victory  too. 
 
 4  Be  Thou  my  pattern !  make  me  bear 
 More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here ; 
 
 Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
 Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb.    Amen. 
 
 '  That  I  may  know  Him,  and  the  power 
 of  His  resurrection,  and  the  fellow- 
 ship of  His  sufferings.7 
 
 Go  to  dark  Gethseinane, 
 
 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. 
 
 43 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall; 
 
 View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned. 
 
 0  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
 
 O  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  that  miracle  of  time, 
 God's  own  sacrifice  complete. 
 
 1  It  is  finished  !  '  hear  the  cry : 
 Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 
 
 4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 
 
 Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay ; 
 All  is  solitude  and  gloom ; 
 
 Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
 Christ  is  risen  ;  He  meets  our  eyes : 
 Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise.    Amen. 
 
 42  8, 6. 
 
 'Surely  He  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and 
 carried  our  sorrous.  .  .  .  Tlie 
 Lord  hath  laid  on  Him  the  ini- 
 quity of  us  all.7 
 
 1  0  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy  head ! 
 
 Our  load  was  laid  on  Thee : 
 Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 
 
 Bearing  all  ill  for  me  : 
 A  victim  led,  Thy  blood  was  shed ; 
 
 Now  there's  no  load  for  me. 
 
 44 
 
HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 
 
 2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup — 
 O  Christ,  'twas  full  for  Thee ! 
 
 But  Thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark  drop- 
 'Tis  empty  now  for  me ! 
 
 That  bitter  cup — Love  drank  it  up ; 
 Now  blessing's  draught  for  me. 
 
 The  Father  lifted  up  His  rod— 
 
 0  Christ,  it  fell  on  Thee ! 
 Thou  wast  sore  stricken  of  Thy  God ; 
 
 There's  not  one  stroke  for  me. 
 Thy  tears,  Thy  blood,  beneath  it  flowed ; 
 
 Thy  bruising  healeth  me. 
 
 The  tempest's  awful  voice  was  heard — 
 
 0  Christ,  it  broke  on  Thee ! 
 Thy  open  bosom  was  my  ward, 
 
 It  braved  the  storm  for  me. 
 Thy  form  was  scarred — Thy  visage  marred ; 
 
 Now  cloudless  peace  for  me. 
 
 The  Holy  One  did  hide  His  face — 
 O  Christ,  'twas  hid  from  Thee ! 
 
 Dumb  darkness  wrapt  Thy  soul  a  space — 
 The  darkness  due  to  me. 
 
 But  now  that  face  of  radiant  grace 
 {Shines  forth  in  light  on  me. 
 
 6  For  me,  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  hast  died, 
 And  I  have  died  in  Thee ! 
 
 45 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 Thou'rt  risen ;  my  bonds  are  all  untied ; 
 
 And  now  Thou  liv'st  in  me. 
 When  purified,  made  white  and  tried, 
 
 Thy  glory  then  for  me ! 
 
 43  c.  m. 
 
 '  The  place  which  is  called  Calvary.' 
 
 1  There  is  a  sacred,  hallowed  spot 
 
 Oft  present  to  my  eye, 
 By  saints  it  ne'er  can  be  forgot — 
 'Tis  much-loved  Calvary. 
 
 2  Oh  !  what  a  scene  was  there  displayed 
 
 Of  love  and  agony, 
 When  our  Redeemer  bowed  His  head, 
 And  died  on  Calvary ! 
 
 3  'Twas  here  He  vanquished  hell  and  death, 
 
 And,  with  a  conqueror's  cry — 
 'Tis  finished ! '  He  resigned  His  breath 
 On  much-loved  Calvary. 
 
 4  When  fainting  under  guilt's  dread  load. 
 
 Then  to  the  cross  I'll  fly ; 
 And  trust  the  merit  of  that  blood 
 Which  flows  from  Calvary. 
 
 5  Whene'er  I  feel  temptation's  power, 
 
 On  Jesus  I'll  rely ; 
 And,  in  the  sharp  conflicting  hour, 
 Repair  to  Calvary. 
 
 46 
 
HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 
 
 6  And  when  around  the  feast  of  love, 
 
 Then  will  I  fix  mine  eye 
 On  Him  who  intercedes  above, 
 Who  bled  on  Calvary. 
 
 7  When  the  dread  scene  of  death,  the  last 
 
 Important  hour  draws  nigh, 
 Then,  with  my  dying  eyes,  I'll  cast 
 A  look  on  Calvary. 
 
 44  7,6. 
 
 6  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh 
 away  the  sin  of  the  world' 
 
 1  0  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded, 
 
 With  grief  and  pain  weighed  down, 
 Thy  sacred  head  surrounded 
 
 With  thorns,  Thine  only  crown ! 
 How  pale  art  Thou  with  anguish, 
 
 With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
 How  does  that  visage  languish, 
 
 Which  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 
 
 2  O  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
 
 What  bliss  till  now  was  Thine ! 
 I  read  the  wondrous  story, 
 
 I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 
 Thy  grief  and  Thy  compassion 
 
 Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
 Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 
 
 But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 
 
 47 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 
 
 To  praise  Thee,  heavenly  Friend, 
 For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 
 
 Thy  pity  without  end  ? 
 Lord,  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 
 
 Nor  let  me  faithless  prove ; 
 Oh  !  let  me  never,  never 
 
 Abuse  Thy  dying  love ! 
 
 4  Be  near  me,  Lord,  when  dying ; 
 
 Show  Thou  Thyself  to  me  ; 
 And,  for  my  succour  flying, 
 
 Come,  Lord,  to  set  me  free ! 
 These  eyes  new  faith  receiving, 
 
 From  Jesus  shall  not  move ; 
 For  he  who  dies  believing 
 
 Dies  safely  through  Thy  love.    Amen. 
 
 45  L.  M, 
 
 '  God  forbid  that  I  should  [/lory,  save  in 
 the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.' 
 
 1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
 
 On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
 Mv  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
 
 And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 
 
 2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
 
 Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
 All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most 
 I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 
 
 48 
 
HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND.  DEATH. 
 
 3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 
 
 Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
 Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
 Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
 
 4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
 
 That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
 Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
 
 Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 
 
 46 
 
 '  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and  the 
 idsdiom  of  God.'' 
 
 1  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory, 
 
 Save  in  Christ  the  Crucified, 
 
 Or  should  blush  to  tell  the  story, 
 
 How  for  sinners  Jesus  died. 
 
 2  Let  the  rich  display  their  treasures, 
 
 Let  them  boast  how  bright  they  shine, 
 I  will  never  seek  their  pleasures, 
 While  the  dear  Redeemer's  mine. 
 
 3  When  the  world  is  fast  retreating, 
 
 Greatest  gains  appear  but  loss ; 
 When  the  parting  breath  is  fleeting, 
 Nought  can  cheer  but  Calvary's  Cross ! 
 
 4  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory, 
 
 Save  in  Christ  the  Crucified, 
 Still  in  death  111  tell  the  story, 
 How  for  sinners  Jesus  died ! 
 
 49  D 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 47  L.  M. 
 
 '  The  preaching  of  the  cross   ,   .  .  .   is 
 the  poiuer  of  God.' 
 
 1  We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died, 
 
 Of  Him  who  died  upon  the  cross  : 
 The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride ; 
 For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 
 
 2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 
 
 In  shining  letters,  '  God  is  love ;' 
 He  bears  ours  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 ; 
 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. 
 
 48  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  It  is  fmishecV 
 
 1  Hapjv  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
 Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
 
 50 
 
HIS  DEATH  AND  BUfilAL. 
 
 See  !  the  rocks  are  rent  asunder, 
 Darkness  veils  the  mid-day  sky 
 
 ;  It  is  finished ! ' 
 Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 
 
 2  c  It  is  finished ! '     Oh,  what  pleasure 
 
 Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
 
 Heavenly  blessings  without  measure  . 
 
 Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
 
 '  It  is  finished  ! ' 
 Saints  the  dying  words  record. 
 
 3  Finished  all  the  types  and  shadows 
 
 Of  the  ceremonial  law ; 
 Finished  all  that  God  had  promised ; 
 Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
 
 '  It  is  finished ! ' 
 Saints  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 
 
 4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 
 
 Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
 All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
 Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  !    Amen. 
 
 49  8s. 
 
 'Mary  Magdalene  and  Mary  the  mother 
 of  J oses  beheld  where  He  7ms  laid.' 
 
 1  By  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand. 
 
 While  night  is  brooding  o'er  the  land, 
 The  sad  and  silent  mourners  stand. 
 
 51 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 2  At  last  the  wearv  life  is  o'er, 
 The  agony  and  conflict  sore 
 
 Of  Him  who  all  our  suffering  bore. 
 
 3  Deep  in  the  rock's  sepulchral  shade. 
 
 The  Lord,  by  whom  the  worlds  were  made, 
 The  Saviour  of  mankind,  is  laid. 
 
 4  0  hearts  bereaved  and  sore  distressed, 
 Here  is  for  you  a  place  of  rest ; 
 
 Here  leave  your  griefs  on  Jesus'  breast. 
 
 50  c.  m. 
 
 '  Come,  see  the  place  ichere  the  Lord  lay.'' 
 
 1  With  Mary's  love  without  her  fear, 
 
 Come,  let  us  haste  to  pay 
 Our  early  visit  to  the  tomb, 
 Where  our  Redeemer  lay. 
 
 2  With  angels  stoop  we  down  to  gaze, 
 
 And  while  we  gaze  we  sing, 
 i  0  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
 0  death  !  where  is  thy  sting?' 
 
 3  Well  may  we  now  our  flesh  consign 
 
 To  rest  where  Jesus  lay ; 
 The  grave  our  dust  cannot  retain, 
 The  stone  is  rolled  away. 
 
 4  We  welcome  in  the  joyful  morn, 
 
 Which  bears  the  Saviour's  name, 
 
 52 
 
HIS  RESURRECTION. 
 
 When  from  the  dark  abode  of  death 
 Jesus  triumphant  came. 
 
 5  With  joy  we  seek  that  sacred  place 
 
 Where  Jesus  loves  to  come, 
 Refreshed  we  grow  in  every  grace, 
 And  ripen  for  our  home. 
 
 6  For  ever,  Jesus !  Thy  dear  name 
 
 Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongues, 
 And  full  and  free  salvation  be 
 The  burden  of  our  songs. 
 
 51  c.  M. 
 
 '  He  rose  again  the  third  day  according 
 to  the  Scriptures? 
 
 1  Blest  morning !  whose  first  dawning  rays 
 
 Beheld  the  Son  of  God 
 Arise,  triumphant,  from  the  grave, 
 And  leave  His  dark  abode. 
 
 2  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  tomb, 
 
 The  great  Redeemer  lay, 
 Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
 The  third,  the  appointed  day. 
 
 3  Hell  and  the  grave  combined  their  force 
 
 To  hold  our  Lord  in  vain ; 
 Sudden  the  Conqueror  arose, 
 And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 4  To  Thy  great  name,  Almighty  Lord ! 
 
 We  sacred  honours  pay, 
 And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
 The  triumphs  of  the  day. 
 
 5  Salvation  and  immortal  praise 
 
 To  our  victorious  King ! 
 Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  rocks  and  seas, 
 With  glad  hosannas  ring. 
 
 G  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
 The  God  whom  we  adore, 
 Be  glory,  as  it  was,  and  is, 
 
 And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 
 
 52  7s. 
 
 cHe  is  risen? 
 
 1  '  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day ! ' 
 Sons  of  men,  and  angels,  say : 
 Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
 Sing,  ye  heavens ;  thou  earth,  reply. 
 
 2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done ; 
 Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
 Lo !  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
 
 Lo  !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 
 
 3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
 Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
 Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise ; 
 Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 
 
 54 
 
HIS  RESURRECTION. 
 
 4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ; 
 Where,  0  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
 Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
 Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave? 
 
 5  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 ! 
 
 6  Hail!  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
 Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given ; 
 Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now ; 
 Hail!  the  Resurrection — Thou ! 
 
 53  7,  7;  4. 
 
 lI  am  He  that  liveth,  and  was  dead; 
 and,  behold,  I  am  alive  for  ever- 
 more.' 
 
 1  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again  ; 
 Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
 Hark  !  the  angels  shout  for  joy, 
 Singing  evermore  on  high, 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 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, 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 55 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 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. 
 
 Hallelujah! 
 
 4  He,  who  slumbered  in  the  grave, 
 Is  exalted  now  to  save ; 
 
 Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
 That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad, 
 How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
 How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
 How  we  too  may  enter  heaven. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 G  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
 Christ,  to-day  Thy  people  feed ; 
 Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
 That  we  all  may  sing  for  aye, 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 54  '  7s. 
 
 '  He  ascended  up  far  above  all  heavens, 
 that  He  might  fill  all  things.' 
 
 1  Hail,  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
 Ravished  from  our  wishful  eyes  ! 
 Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
 ■Re-ascends  His  native  heaven. 
 
 50 
 
HIS  ASCENSION. 
 
 There  the  glorious  triumph  waits ; 
 Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates : 
 Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
 Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
 
 Circled  round  with  angel  powers, 
 Their  triumphant  Lord,  and  ours, 
 Conqueror  over  death  and  sin, 
 Take  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
 See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above ; 
 See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love  ; 
 Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
 Blessings  on  His  church  below ! 
 
 Still  for  us  His  death  He  pleads ; 
 
 Prevalent,  He  intercedes ; 
 
 Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
 
 Harbinger  of  human  race. 
 
 Grant,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
 
 High  above  yon  azure  height — 
 
 Grant,  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
 
 Following  Thee  beyond  the  skies. 
 
 Ever  upward  let  us  move, 
 Wafted  on  the  wrings  of  love, 
 Looking  when  our  Lord  shall  come, 
 Longing,  panting  after  home  ! 
 There  we  shall  with  Thee  remain, 
 Partners  of  Thine  endless  reign ; 
 There  Thy  face  unclouded  see, 
 Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  Thee ! 
 
 57 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 55  C.  M. 
 
 '  We  see  Jesus   .    .    .    crowned  ivith  glory 
 and  honour! 
 
 1  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  lords9 
 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. 
 
 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. 
 
 56  7s. 
 
 '  Wlien  He  ascended  up  on  high,  He  led 
 captivity  captive.7 
 
 1  Glory,  glory  to  our  King ! 
 
 Crowns  unfading  wreathe  His  head : 
 
 58 
 
HIS  ASCENSION  AND  GLORY, 
 
 Jesus  is  the  name  we  sing, 
 
 Jesus,  risen  from  the  dead, 
 Jesus,  Conqueror  o'er  the  grave, 
 Jesus,  mighty  now  to  save. 
 
 2  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
 
 Angels  come  to  meet  their  King ; 
 Shouts  triumphant  rend  the  sky, 
 
 While  the  Victor's  praise  they  sing : 
 '  Open  now,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
 'Tis  the  King  of  Glory  waits.' 
 
 3  Now  behold  Him  high  enthroned, 
 
 Glory  beaming  from  His  face, 
 By  adoring  angels  owned, 
 
 God  of  holiness  and  grace. 
 0  for  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing, 
 '  Glory,  glory  to  our  King ! ' 
 
 4  Jesus,  on  Thy  people  shine  ; 
 
 Warm  our  hearts  and  tune  our  tongues, 
 That  with  angels  we  may  join, 
 
 Share  their  bliss  and  swell  their  songs : 
 Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
 Lord,  be  Thine  for  evermore.    Amen. 
 
 57  s.  M.  D. 
 
 '  This  same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from 
 you  into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like 
 manner  as  ye  have  seen  Him  yo  into 
 heaven.' 
 
 1       Tuou  art  gone  up  on  high 
 To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
 
 59 
 
THE  REDEEMER. 
 
 And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 
 
 The  songs  of  praise  arise  : 
 
 But  we  are  lingering  here, 
 
 With  sin  and  care  oppressed ; 
 Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 
 
 And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 
 
 2  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. 
 
 3  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 
 But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
 
 AVith  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
 
 Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
 
 Oh  !  by  Thy  saving  power, 
 
 So  make  us  live  and  die, 
 That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour, 
 
 At  Thy  right  hand  on  high  !   Amen. 
 
 58  7,  8;  7,  7,  4. 
 
 Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also,' 
 
 1   Jesus  lives !  no  longer  now 
 
 Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  me : 
 Jesus  lives  !  by  this  I  know, 
 
 Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthrall  me : 
 
 CO 
 
HIS  ASCENSION  AND  GLORY. 
 
 Brighter  scenes  at  death  commence ; 
 This  shall  be  my  confidence. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 2  Jesus  lives !  to  Him  the  throne 
 
 High  o'er  heaven  and  earth  is  given 
 I  may  go  where  He  is  gone, 
 
 Live  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven 
 God  through  Christ  forgives  offence ; 
 This  shall  be  my  confidence. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 3  Jesus  lives !  who  now  despairs, 
 
 Spurns  the  word  which  God  hath  spoken ; 
 Grace  to  all  that  word  declares, 
 
 Grace  whereby  sin's  yoke  is  broken : 
 Christ  rejects  not  penitence ; 
 This  shall  be  my  confidence. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 4  Jesus  lives !  for  me  He  died  ; 
 
 Hence  will  I,  to  Jesus  livin 
 Pure  in  heart  and  act  abide, 
 
 Praise  to  Him  and  glory  giving : 
 Freely  God  doth  aid  dispense ; 
 This  shall  be  my  confidence. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 5  Jesus  lives !  my  heart  knows  well, 
 
 Nought  from  me  His  love  shall  sever ; 
 
 61 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
 
 Part  me  now  from  Christ  for  ever : 
 God  will  be  a  sure  defence ; 
 This  shall  be  my  confidence. 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 6  Jesus  lives !  henceforth  is  death 
 But  the  gate  of  life  immortal ; 
 This  shall  calm  my  trembling  breath, 
 
 When  I  pass  its  gloomy  portal : 
 Faith  shall  cry,  as  fails  each  sense, 
 '  Lord,  Thou  art  my  confidence.' 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen, 
 
 59  L.  M. 
 
 '  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveUi.' 
 
 1  '  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives : ' 
 What  comfort  this  assurance  gives  ! 
 
 He  lives !  He  lives  !  who  once  was  dead ; 
 He  lives,  my  ever- living  Head ! 
 
 2  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
 He  lives  eternally  to  save, 
 
 He  lives  all  glorious  in  the  sky, 
 He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 
 
 3  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love. 
 He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
 He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
 He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 
 
 62 
 
HIS  ASCENSION  AND  GIORY. 
 
 4  He  lives  my  kind,  my  faithful  friend, 
 He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end, 
 He  lives,  and  while  He  lives  I'll  sing, 
 He  lives  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King 
 
 5  He  lives  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
 He  lives  and  I  shall  conquer  death, 
 He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare, 
 He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 
 
 6  He  lives !  all  glory  to  His  name ! 
 He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same : 
 0  the  sweet  joy  th'  assurance  gives, 
 '  I  know  that  my  Kedeemer  lives  ! '' 
 
 60  8,  7 
 
 '  Wlio,  .  .  .  when  He  had  by  Himself 
 purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on  the  right 
 hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high.' 
 
 1  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  merits  we  find  favour ; 
 
 Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 
 
 2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
 
 All  our  sins  were  on  Thee  laid ; 
 By  Almighty  love  anointed, 
 
 Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
 
 03 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 
 
 Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood ; 
 
 Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 
 
 Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 
 
 Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
 
 There  for  ever  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  Ave  appear. 
 
 Worship,  honour,  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  Immanuel's  praise. 
 
 61  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  And  He  hath  on  His  vesture  and  on  His 
 thigh  a  name  written,  KING  OF 
 KINGS,  AND  LORD  OF  LORDS: 
 
 1  Look,  ye  saints !  the  sight  is  glorious ! 
 See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now  ; 
 From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
 Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow : 
 
 04 
 
HIS   DOMINION. 
 
 Crown  Him  !  crown  Him  ! 
 Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 
 
 2  Crown  the  Saviour !  angels,  crown  Him ! 
 
 Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
 In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 
 While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings : 
 
 Crown  Him  !  crown  Him  ! 
 Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings ! 
 
 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 : 
 0  what  joy  the  sight  affords  !  - 
 
 Crown  Him  !  crown  Him  ! 
 King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords !  Amen, 
 
 62  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 ( I  that  speak  in  righteousness,  mighty 
 to  save,' 
 
 1  Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
 All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
 To  the  slave  proclaiming  freedom, 
 Bringing  and  bestowing  good, 
 
 05  E 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
 Glorious  in  the  spoils  He  bears  ? 
 
 2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
 
 Travelling  onward  in  His  might ; 
 'Tis  the  Saviour,  O  how  glorious 
 
 To  His  people  is  the  sight ! 
 Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save, 
 Mi&'htv  to  redeem  the  slave. 
 
 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  This  the  Saviour  has  effected, 
 
 By  His  mighty  arm  alone ; 
 See  the  throne  for  Him  erected, 
 
 'Tis  an  everlasting  throne ! 
 'Tis  the  great  reward  He  gains, 
 Glorious  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 
 
 5  Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever ; 
 
 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  wilt  heal  Thy  people's  woes. 
 
 GG 
 
MS  DOMINION. 
 
 63  7,  G. 
 
 '  He  hath  sent  Me    ...    to  'proclaim 
 liberty  to  the  captives? 
 
 1  The  King  of  Glory  standeth 
 
 Beside  that  heart  of  sin, 
 His  mighty  voice  commandeth 
 
 The  raging  waves  within ; 
 The  floods  of  deepest  anguish 
 
 Roll  backward  at  His  will, 
 As  o'er  the  storm  ariseth 
 
 His  mandate,  '  Peace,  be  still.5 
 
 2  At  times,  with  sudden  glory, 
 
 He  speaks,  and  all  is  done ! 
 Without  one  stroke  of  battle 
 
 The  victory  is  won ; 
 While  we,  with  joy  beholding, 
 
 Can  scarce  believe  it  true, 
 That  even  our  kingly  Jesus 
 
 Can  form  such  hearts  anew. 
 
 3  He  comes  in  blood-stained  garments; 
 
 Upon  His  brow  a  crown ; 
 The  gates  of  brass  fly  open, 
 
 The  iron  bands  drop  down. 
 From  off  the  fettered  captive 
 
 The  chains  of  Satan  fall, 
 While  angels  shout  triumphant 
 
 That  Christ  is  Lord  of  all. 
 
 4  0  Christ,  His  love  is  mighty 
 
 ! 
 
 Long-suffering  is  His  grace ! 
 
 07 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 And  glorious  is  the  splendour 
 That  beameth  from  His  face  ! 
 
 Our  hearts  up-leap  in  gladness, 
 When  we  behold  that  love, 
 
 As  we  go  singing  onward, 
 To  dwell  with  Him  above. 
 
 64  7s. 
 
 1  Alleluia,  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent 
 reigneth.' 
 
 1  Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
 
 Loud  as  mighty  thunders'  roar, 
 Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 
 
 When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore : 
 Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 
 
 God  Omnipotent  shall  reign  : 
 Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 
 
 Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 
 
 2  Hallelujah !  hark,  the  sound, 
 
 From  the  depths  unto  the  skies, 
 Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
 
 All  creation's  harmonies. 
 See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 
 
 Sheathed  His  sword:    He   speaks;    'tis 
 done ; 
 And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
 
 Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 
 
 3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
 
 With  illimitable  sway : 
 
HIS  DOMINION. 
 
 He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll 
 Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away ; 
 
 Then  the  end ;  beneath  His  rod, 
 Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
 
 Hallelujah !  Christ  in  God, 
 God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 
 
 65  6,6;  8,  8. 
 
 1  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  His  right 
 hand  to  be  a  Prince  and  a  Saviour' 
 
 1  Eejoice,  the  Lord  is  King ! 
 
 Your  Lord  and  King  adore ; 
 Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
 
 And  triumph  evermore : 
 Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
 Kejoice,  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  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 
 
 He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
 The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
 
 Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
 Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice ; 
 Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice, 
 
 69 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 4  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. 
 
 5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ; 
 
 Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
 And  take  His  servants  up 
 To  their  eternal  home : 
 We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice ; 
 The  trump  of  God  shall  sound — Rejoice. 
 
 66  8,  7  ;  8,  8,  7 
 
 '  Then  shall  they  sec  the  Son  of  man  coming 
 in  a  cloud  ivith  -power  and  great  glory  J 
 
 1  The  Lord  of  might,  from  Sinai's  brow, 
 
 Gave  forth  His  voice  of  thunder ; 
 And  Israel  lay  on  earth  below, 
 
 Outstretched  in  fear  and  wonder. 
 Beneath  His  feet  was  pitchy  night, 
 And,  at  His  left  hand  and  His  right, 
 
 The  rocks  were  rent  asunder ! 
 
 2  The  Lord  of  love,  on  Calvary, 
 
 A  meek  and  suffering  stranger, 
 Upraised  to  heaven  His  languid  eye, 
 
 In  nature's  hour  of  danger. 
 For  us,  He  bore  the  weight  of  woe ; 
 For  us,  He  gave  His  blood  to  flow. 
 
 And  met  His  Father's  anger. 
 
 70 
 
HIS  SECOND  ADVENT. 
 
 3  The  Lord  of  love,  the  Lord  of  might, 
 
 The  King  of  all  created, 
 Shall  back  return  to  claim  His  right, 
 
 On  clouds  of  glory  seated, 
 With  trumpet  sound  and  angel  song, 
 And  hallelujahs  loud  and  long, 
 
 O'er  death  and  hell  defeated  ! 
 
 67  p.  m. 
 
 i  At  midnight  there  was  a  cry  made, 
 Behold,  the  Bridegroom  cometh; 
 go  ye  out  to  meet  Him.y 
 
 1  Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
 
 The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying ; 
 
 Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last ! 
 Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
 And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices, 
 
 Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  past ! 
 The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake, 
 Your  lamps  with  gladness  take ; 
 Hallelujah ! 
 And  for  His  marriage  feast  prepare, 
 For  you  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 
 
 2  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
 And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 
 
 She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom ; 
 For  her  Lord  comes  down  all-glorious, 
 The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 
 Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come ! 
 Ah  come,  Thou  blessed  One, 
 God's  own  beloved  Son ; 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 71 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 We  follow  till  the  halls  we  see, 
 
 Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  with  Thee. 
 
 3  Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
 And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee 
 
 With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone ; 
 Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
 Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 
 Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne ; 
 Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
 Hath  yet  attained  to  hear, 
 
 What  there  is  ours ; 
 But  we  rejoice,  and  sing  to  Thee 
 Our  hymn  of  joy  eternally. 
 
 68  L.  M. 
 
 •  The  great  day  of  His  icrath.' 
 
 1  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
 When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ! 
 What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
 How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 
 
 2  When,  shriv'ling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
 The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
 When,  louder  yet  and  yet  more  dread, 
 Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead ; 
 
 3  Oh !  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
 When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
 Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
 Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 
 
 72  Amen. 
 
HIS  SECOND  ADVENT. 
 
 69  L.  M. 
 
 i  The  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from 
 heaven,  with  His  mighty  angels.' 
 
 1  The  Lord  will  come !  the  earth  shall  quake ; 
 The  hills  their  fixed  seat  forsake ; 
 
 And,  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
 The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 
 
 2  The  Lord  will  come !  but  not  the  same 
 As  once  in  lowly  form  He  came, 
 
 A  silent  Lamb  to  slaughter  led, 
 
 The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 
 
 3  The  Lord  will  come !  a  dreadful  form, 
 With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
 On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
 Anointed  Judge  of  human-kind. 
 
 4  Can  this  be  He  who  wont  to  stray, 
 A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 
 
 By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride, 
 The  Nazarene,  the  Crucified  ? 
 
 5  While  sinners  to  the  rocks  complain 
 And  seek  the  mountain's  cleft  in  vain, 
 The  saints,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb, 
 Shall  sing  for  joy — '  The  Lord  is  come  ! ' 
 
 70  8,  7,  4. 
 
 6  Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  ten 
 thousands  of  His  saints.' 
 
 1  Lo  !  He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
 Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain ; 
 
 73 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
 Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 
 
 Hallelujah  ! 
 Hallelujah  !  Amen. 
 
 2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 
 
 Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
 They  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  Him, 
 Pierced,  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 
 
 Deeply  wailing, 
 Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 
 
 3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
 
 Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away ; 
 
 All  who  hate  Him  must,  confounded, 
 
 Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 
 
 Come  to  judgment ! 
 Come  to  judgment !  come  away  ! 
 
 4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 
 
 See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ; 
 All  His  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
 Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air ; 
 
 Hallelujah ! 
 See  the  day  of  God  appear ! 
 
 5  Yea,  Amen !  let  all  adore  Thee, 
 
 High  on  Thine  exalted  throne ; 
 Saviour !  take  the  power  and  glory, 
 Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own ; 
 
 O  come  quickly ! 
 Hallelujah  !   come,  Lord,  come  !  Amen. 
 
 74 
 
HIS  SECOND  ADVENT. 
 
 71  8,  7;  8,  8,  7 
 
 lI  saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand 
 before  God.' 
 
 1  Gkeat  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 
 
 The  end  of  things  created  ! 
 The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 
 
 On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
 The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
 The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 
 
 Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him ! 
 
 2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 
 
 At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
 Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 
 
 With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  : 
 No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay ; 
 His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 
 
 On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 
 
 3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 
 
 Behold  His  wrath  prevailing ; 
 For  they  arise,  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. 
 
 Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
 
 The  end  of  things  created ! 
 The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 
 
 On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 Beneath  His  cross,  I  view  the  day 
 When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
 And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 
 
 72  L.  M. 
 
 1  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door,  and  knock,* 
 
 1  Behold,  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 
 
 He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before ; 
 Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
 You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 
 
 2  0  lovely  attitude  !  He  stands 
 
 With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands ; 
 0  matchless  kindness !  and  He  shows 
 This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 
 
 3  Admit  Him,  for  the  human  breast 
 Ne'er  entertained  so  kind  a  guest ; 
 No  mortal  tongue  their  joy  can  tell, 
 With  whom  He  condescends  to  dwell. 
 
 4  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  burn, 
 Lest  He  depart,  and  ne'er  return ; 
 Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
 When  at  His  door  denied  you'll  stand. 
 
 5  Yet  know,  nor  of  the  terms  complain, 
 If  Jesus  comes,  He  comes  to  reign, 
 To  reign,  and  with  no  partial  sway ; 
 Thoughts  must  be  slain  that  disobey. 
 
HIS  LOVE  AND  GRACE. 
 
 6  Sovereign  of  souls,  Thou  Prince  of  Peace, 
 0  may  Thy  gentle  reign  increase : 
 Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind, 
 And  be  His  empire  all  mankind.    Amen. 
 
 73  7s. 
 
 '  Lovest  thou  Me  ? ' 
 
 1  Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord ; 
 'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word ; 
 Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, — 
 '  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me  ? 
 
 2  '  I  delivered  thee,  when  bound, 
 
 And,  when  bleeding,  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  I  remember  thee. 
 
 4  '  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
 Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
 Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
 Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 
 
 5  '  Thou  shalt  see  My  glory  soon, 
 When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
 Partner  of  My  throne  shalt  be ; — 
 Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  Me  ?' 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
 That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
 Yet  I  love  Thee,  and  adore ; 
 0  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more  !    Amen. 
 
 74  L.  M. 
 
 iHe  that  comcth  to  Me  shall  never 
 hunger:  and  he  that  belicvcth 
 on  Me  shall  never  thirst.'' 
 
 1  Jesus,  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 ! 
 
 3  We  taste  Thee,  0  Thou  living  bread, 
 
 And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
 We  drink  of  Thee,  the  fountain-head, 
 And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 
 
 4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 
 
 AYhere'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast, 
 Glad  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
 Blest  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 
 
 5  0  Jesus,  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.  Amen 
 
 78 
 
HIS  10 VE  AND  GRACE. 
 
 75  c.  m. 
 
 '  Thy  name  is  as  ointment  poured  forth? 
 
 1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee, 
 
 With  sweetness  fills  my  breast ; 
 But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
 And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 
 
 2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 
 
 Nor  can  the  memory  find 
 A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
 0  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  ?  Ah  !  this 
 
 Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
 The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
 None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 
 
 5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
 
 As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 
 Jesus,  be  Thou  our  glory  now, 
 And  through  eternity.     Amen. 
 
 76  c.  m. 
 
 '  Whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water  that  I 
 shall  give  him  shall  never  thirst.' 
 
 1  Sweet  was  the  hour,  O  Lord,  to  Thee, 
 At  Sychar's  lonely  well, 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 When  a  poor  outcast  heard  Thee  there 
 Thv  £i*eat  salvation  tell. 
 
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 2  There  Jacob's  erring  daughter  found 
 
 Those  streams  unknown  before, 
 The  water-brooks  of  life  that  make 
 The  weary  thirst  no  more. 
 
 3  And,  Lord,  to  us,  as  vile  as  she, 
 
 Thy  gracious  lips  have  told 
 That  mystery  of  love,  revealed 
 At  Jacob's  well  of  old. 
 
 4  In  spirit,  Lord,  we've  sat  with  Thee 
 
 Beside  the  springing  well 
 Of  life  and  peace,  and  heard  Thee  there 
 Its  healing  virtues  tell. 
 
 5  Dead  to  the  world,  we  dream  no  more 
 
 Of  earthly  pleasures  now  ; 
 Our  deep,  divine,  unfailing  spring 
 Of  grace  and  glory  Thou  ! 
 
 6  No  hope  of  rest  in  aught  beside, 
 
 No  beauty,  Lord,  we  see ; 
 And,  like  Samaria's  daughter,  seek 
 And  find  our  all  in  Thee. 
 
 77  c  m, 
 
 1  Lord,  to  whom  shall  we  go  V 
 
 1  When,  wounded  sore,  the  stricken  soul 
 Lies  bleeding  and  unbound, 
 
HIS  SYMPATHY  AND  INTERCESSION. 
 
 One  only  hand,  a  pierced  hand, 
 Can  salve  the  sinner's  wound. 
 
 2  When  sorrow  swells  the  laden  breast, 
 
 And  tears  of  anguish  flow, 
 
 One  only  heart,  a  broken  heart, 
 
 Can  feel  the  sinner's  woe. 
 
 3  When  penitence  has  wept  in  vain 
 
 Over  some  foul  dark  spot, 
 One  only  stream,  a  stream  of  blood, 
 Can  wash  away  the  blot. 
 
 4  'Tis  Jesus'  blood  that  washes  white, 
 
 His  hand  that  brings  relief; 
 His  heart  is  touched  with  all  our  joys, 
 And  feeleth  for  our  grief. 
 
 78  7s. 
 
 4  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us !  * 
 
 1  Saviouk,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
 Low  Ave  bow  the  adoring  knee ; 
 When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
 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, 
 
 81  F 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
 In  the  savage  wilderness, 
 By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
 Of  th'  insulting  tempter's  power. 
 Turn,  O  turn,  a  favouring  eye, 
 Hear  our  solemn  litany  ! 
 
 By  the  sacred  griefs  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  Thy  conflict  with  despair, 
 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  sad  sepulchral  stone, 
 By  the  vault,  whose  dark  abode 
 Held  in  vain  the  rising  God, 
 
HIS  SYMPATHY  AND  INTERCESSION. 
 
 O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
 Mio'htv  re-ascended  Lord, 
 Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
 Of  our  solemn  litany !    Amen. 
 
 79  8s. 
 
 'In  that  He  himself  hath  suffered,  being 
 tempted,  He  is  able  to  succour  them 
 
 that  are  tempt'"'.' 
 
 1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
 And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few. 
 On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
 Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
 
 He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
 And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 
 
 2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
 From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
 To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 
 
 Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do, — 
 Still  He,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 
 Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 
 
 3  If  wounded  love  my  bosom  swell, 
 Deceived  by  those  I  prized  too  well, — - 
 He  shall  His  pitying  aid  bestow, 
 Who  felt  on  earth  severer  woe. 
 At  once  betrayed,  denied,  or  fled 
 By  those  who  shared  His  daily  bread. 
 
 4  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
 And,  sore  dismayed,  my  spirit  dies, 
 
 83 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 When,  writhing  on  the  bed  of  pain, 
 I  supplicate  for  rest  in  vain, 
 Still,  still  my  soul  shall  think  on  Thee, 
 Thy  bloody  sweat  and  agony. 
 
 5  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
 Which  covers  what  was  once  a  friend, 
 And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
 Divides  me — for  a  little  while, 
 
 Thou,  Saviour,  mark'st  the  tears  I  shed, 
 For  Thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 
 
 6  And  0 !  when  I  have  safely  past 
 Through  every  conflict — but  the  last, 
 Still,  still,  unchanging,  watch  beside 
 My  painful  bed — for  Thou  hast  died ; 
 Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
 And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away.    Amen. 
 
 80  7s. 
 
 'He  hath  borne  our  griefs.7 
 
 1  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 
 When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
 When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
 
 2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
 Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
 Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear : 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear  ! 
 
 84 
 
HIS  SYMPATHY  AND  INTERCESSION. 
 
 3  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
 With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
 When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
 
 4  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known ; 
 Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own. 
 Thou  has  deigned  their  load  to  bear : 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
 
 5  When  our  eyes  grow  dim  in  death, 
 When  we  heave  the  parting  breath, 
 When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
 
 6  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
 Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
 Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier : 
 
 Gracious  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 
 
 Amen, 
 
 81  8,  8,  8,  6. 
 
 i If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate 
 with  the  Father.' 
 
 1  0  Thou,  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. 
 
 85 
 
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,  0  plead  for  me. 
 
 5  When  the  full  light  of  heavenly  day 
 Reveals  my  sins  in  dread  array, 
 
 Say,  Thou  hast  washed  them  all  away ; 
 0  say,  Thou  plead'st  for  me.    Amen. 
 
 82  c.  m. 
 
 6  We  have  not  an  high  priest  which  can- 
 not be  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our 
 infirmities.' 
 
 1  There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light 
 
 To  bring  in  prayer  to  Thee  ; 
 There  is  no  anxious  care  too  slight 
 To  wake  Thy  sympathy. 
 
 2  Thou,  who  hast  trod  the  thorny  road, 
 
 Wilt  share  each  small  distress ; 
 The  love,  which  bore  the  greater  load, 
 Will  not  refuse  the  less. 
 
 3  There  is  no  secret  sigh  we  breathe, 
 
 But  meets  Thine  ear  divine ; 
 And  every  cross  grows  light  beneath 
 The  shadow,  Lord,  of  Thine. 
 
 66 
 
HIS  NAMES. 
 
 4  Life's  ills  without,  sin's  strife  within 
 The  heart  would  overflow, 
 But  for  that  love  which  died  for  sin, 
 That  love  which  wept  with  woe. 
 
 83  c.  m. 
 
 '  Thy  name  is  as  ointment  poured  forth.' 
 
 1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
 
 In  a  believer's  ear ! 
 It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
 And  drives  away  his  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,  Husband,  Friend, 
 
 My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
 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. 
 
 87 
 
THE  REDEEMER  : 
 
 6  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 
 With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
 And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
 Befresh  my  soul  in  death.    Amen. 
 
 84  7s, 
 
 '  They  shall  call  His  name  Emmanuel' 
 
 1  Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows 
 
 Charm  me  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
 All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 
 
 To  His  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 
 
 2  When  He  came,  the  angels  sung 
 
 '  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ; ' 
 Lord,  unloose  my  stammering  tongue  ; 
 Who  should  louder  sing  than  I  ? 
 
 3  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become 
 
 That  He  might  the  law  fulfil, 
 Bleed  and  suffer  in  my  room, — 
 
 And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 
 
 4  No,  I  must  my  praises  bring, 
 
 Though  they  worthless  are  and  weak ; 
 For,  should  I  refuse  to  sing, 
 
 Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 
 
 5  0  my  Saviour,  Shield,  and  Sun, 
 
 Shepherd,  Brother,  Husband,  Friend — 
 Every  precious  name  in  one  ! 
 I  will  love  Thee  without  end. 
 
 88 
 
HIS  NAMES. 
 
 85  c.  m. 
 
 'I  am  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and  the 
 Life: 
 
 1  Thou  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.    Amen. 
 
 86 
 
 /s. 
 
 <  The  true  Light: 
 
 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 ; 
 
 Pay-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 
 
 89 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 
 
 Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 
 Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 
 
 Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, 
 Till  they  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  perfect  day.    Amen. 
 
 87  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 1 1  have  called  yon  friends.' 
 
 1  One  there  is,  above  all  others, 
 
 Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
 His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
 
 Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end ; 
 They  who  once  His  kindness  prove 
 Find  it  everlasting  love. 
 
 2  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 
 
 '  Friend  of  sinners '  was  His  name ; 
 Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
 
 He  rejoices  in  the  same ; 
 Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends ; 
 And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 
 
 90 
 
HIS  NAMES. 
 
 3  0  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 
 
 Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
 We,  alas !  forget  too  often 
 
 What  a  Friend  we  have  above ; 
 But,  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 
 We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 
 
 88  L.  M. 
 
 1  Is  there  no  balm  in  Gileacl  ?  is  there 
 no  physician  there  V 
 
 1  Deep  are  the  wounds  that  sin  has  made ; 
 
 Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
 In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid ; 
 
 The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  power. 
 
 2  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 
 
 And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 
 To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
 Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 
 
 3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  ; 
 
 Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live ; 
 See  in  His  heavenly  smiles  appear 
 Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give ! 
 
 4  See  in  the  dying  Saviour's  blood 
 
 Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow! 
 'Tis  only  this  dear,  sacred  flood 
 
 Can  ease  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  woe. 
 
 91 
 
THE  REDEEMER: 
 
 5  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart ; 
 For  here  a  sovereign  cure  is  found, 
 A  cordial  for  the  fainting  heart, 
 A  balm  for  every  painful  wound. 
 
 89  c.  m. 
 
 '  The  second  Man  is  the  Lord  from 
 heaven.' 
 
 1  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  O  wisest  love !  that  flesh  and  blood, 
 
 Which  did  in  Adam  fail, 
 Should  strive  afresh  against  the  foe, 
 Should  strive  and  should  prevail. 
 
 4  0  generous  love !  that  He,  who  smote 
 
 In  man  for  man  the  foe, 
 The  double  agony  in  man 
 For  man  should  undergo ; 
 
 5  And  in  the  garden  secretly, 
 
 And  on  the  cross  on  high, 
 Should  teach  His  brethren  and  inspire 
 To  suffer  and  to  die. 
 
 92 
 
HIS  NAMES. 
 
 6  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. 
 
 90  8,  8, 
 
 '  Christ  is  all,  and  in  all. 
 
 1  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  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way ; 
 
 Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night ; 
 0  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray : 
 Thou  art  my  Light. 
 
 4  When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts, 
 
 I  look  to  Thee ;  my  terrors  cease ; 
 Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts : 
 Thou  art  my  Peace. 
 
 5  Vain  is  all  human  help  for  me ; 
 
 I  dare  not  trust  an  earthly  prop ; 
 My  sole  reliance  is  on  Thee : 
 Thou  art  my  Hope. 
 
THE  REDEEMER : 
 
 6  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 
 
 In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife, 
 Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink : 
 Thou  art  my  Life. 
 
 7  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply 
 
 Even  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall ; 
 Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
 Thou  art  my  All. 
 
 91  5,  4. 
 
 <  TJiis  is  my  Beloved,  and  this  is  my  Friend.' 
 
 1  Eest  of  the  weary, 
 
 Joy  of  the  sad, 
 Hope  of  the  dreary, 
 
 Light  of  the  glad, 
 Home  of  the  stranger, 
 
 Strength  to  the  end, 
 Kefuge  from  danger, 
 
 Saviour  and  Friend. 
 
 2  Pillow  where,  lying, 
 
 Love  rests  its  head, 
 Peace  of  the  dying, 
 
 Life  of  the  dead, 
 Path  of  the  lowly, 
 
 Prize  at  the  end, 
 Breath  of  the  holy, 
 
 Saviour  and  Friend ! 
 
 3  When  my  feet  stumble, 
 
 I'll  to  Thee  cry, 
 
 94 
 
HIS  NAMES. 
 
 Crown  of  the  humble, 
 
 Cross  of  the  high ; 
 When  my  steps  wander, 
 
 Over  me  bend, 
 Truer  and  fonder, 
 
 Saviour  and  Friend ! 
 
 4  Ever  confessing 
 
 Thee,  I  will  raise 
 Unto  Thee  blessing, 
 
 Glory,  and  praise ; 
 All  my  endeavour, 
 
 World  without  end, 
 Thine  to  be  ever, 
 
 Saviour  and  Friend.    Amen. 
 
 92  6,6;  8, 
 
 1  His  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful. 
 
 1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 
 
 Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
 That  ever  mortals  knew, 
 That  angels  ever  bore : 
 All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth. 
 Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 
 
 2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God ! 
 
 My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  name ; 
 By  Thee  the  joyful  news 
 
 Of  our  salvation  came, 
 The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
 Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 
 
 95 
 
THE  REDEEMER : 
 
 Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 
 
 Offered  His  blood  and  died ; 
 My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
 No  sacrifice  beside : 
 His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
 And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 
 
 Jesus,  Almighty  Lord, 
 
 My  Conqueror  and  King ! 
 Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword, 
 Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing ; 
 Thine  is  the  power !  behold  I  sit 
 In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet. 
 
 93  c.  m. 
 
 *  Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted 
 Him,  and  given  Him  a  name  which 
 is  above  every  name.' 
 
 1  All  hail !  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 
 
 Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 
 Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
 To  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
 
 2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 
 
 And,  as  they  tune  it,  fall 
 Before  His  face  who  tunes  their  choir, 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
 
 3  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  your  God, 
 
 Who  from  His  altar  call, 
 Of  Jesse's  stem  extol  the  Kocl, 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
 
 96 
 
HIS  PRAISE. 
 
 4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 
 
 Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
 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, 
 
 On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
 To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
 
 7  Oh  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 
 
 We  at  His  feet  may  fall, 
 Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.    Amen. 
 
 94  c.  m. 
 
 1  Thou  shalt  call  His  name  JESUS,  for  He 
 shall  save  His  peojjle  from  their  sins.' 
 
 1  0  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 
 
 My  great  Redeemer's  praise ! 
 The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
 The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 
 
 2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 
 
 Assist  me  to  proclaim, — 
 To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
 The  honours  of  Thy  name. 
 
 97  Q 
 
THE  REDEEMER, 
 
 3  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. 
 
 4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 
 
 He  sets  the  prisoners  free ; 
 His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
 His  blood  availed  for  me. 
 
 5  He  speaks,  and  listening  to  His  voice 
 
 New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
 The  mournful  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
 The  humble  poor  believe. 
 
 6  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  His  praise,  ye  dumb, 
 
 Your  loosened  tongues  employ ; 
 Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
 And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 
 
 7  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations ;  own 
 
 Your  God,  ye  fallen  race ; 
 Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
 Be  justified  by  grace. 
 
 95  7,  6. 
 
 e  Lo,  this  hath  touched  thy  lips ;  and  thine, 
 iniquity  is  taken  away? 
 
 1  Lord,  let  Thy  Spirit  Holy 
 Come  with  His  sacred  fire, 
 To  touch  these  lips  all  guilty, 
 And  so  my  soul  inspire 
 
 OS 
 
HIS  PRAISE. 
 
 To  praise  Thee  when  the  day  dawns, 
 When  noontide  streameth  bright, 
 
 And  when  the  twilight  falling 
 Veils  the  fair  world  in  night, 
 
 2  My  Lord,  my  God  !  Effulgence 
 
 Of  the  Eternal  Light ! 
 Thou,  glory  of  the  Father, 
 
 Bearing  His  image  bright, 
 Sole  refuge  art  of  sinners, 
 
 Benighted,  wrecked,  undone, 
 Our  light, 'our  burden-bearer, 
 
 Our  home,  our  heaven  begun. 
 
 3  Thy  woes  hush  all  our  sorrows, 
 
 Thy  tears  soothe  all  our  pains, 
 Thy  griefs  heal  all  our  sadness, 
 
 Thy  bonds  undo  our  chains, 
 Thy  toils  are  our  refreshment, 
 
 Thy  wounds  our  balm  and  cure, 
 Thy  nakedness  enrobes  us, 
 
 Thy  wants  our  wealth  ensure. 
 
 4  Against  Thee  fainting,  wounded, 
 
 Nailed  to  the  cursed  tree, 
 The  wrath  of  foes  beat  ruthless, 
 Like  waves  of  raging  sea. 
 
 Yea,  Death  and  Hell  assailing, 
 By  fury  self-decoyed, 
 
 Came,  as  if  all-devouring, 
 There  to  be  self-destroyed. 
 
 99 
 
THE  REDEEMER 
 
 5  0  give  me  wings  to  soar,  then, 
 
 Where  sin  can  never  come, 
 Where  dread,  or  want,  or  sorrow 
 
 Shall  never  find  a  home, 
 That,  loud  among  the  ransomed, 
 
 This  human  voice  may  ring 
 With  higher  hallelujahs 
 
 Than  seraphim  can  sing,    Amen. 
 
 96  6,  5. 
 
 '  Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee ;  and  I  will 
 'praise  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever.' 
 
 1  Saviour,  blessed  Saviour, 
 
 Listen  whilst  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, 
 
 Cam'st  on  earth  to  die ; 
 Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 
 
 Hast  gone  up  on  high. 
 
 3  Great,  and  ever  greater, 
 
 Are  Thy  mercies  here  ; 
 
 100 
 
HIS  PRAISE. 
 
 True,  and  everlasting, 
 
 Are  the  glories  there ; 
 Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 
 
 Toil,  or  care  is  known ; 
 Where  the  angel-legions 
 
 Circle  round  Thy  throne. 
 
 Onward,  ever  onward, 
 
 Journeying  o'er  the  road 
 Worn  by  saints  before  us, 
 
 Journeying  on  to  God, 
 Leaving  all  behind  ns, 
 
 May  we  hasten  on, 
 Backward  never  looking, 
 
 Till  the  prize  is  won. 
 
 Higher  then  and  higher 
 
 Bear  the  ransomed  soul, 
 Earthly  toils  forgotten, 
 
 Saviour,  to  its  goal; 
 Where,  in  joys  mithought  of, 
 
 Saints  with  angels  sing, 
 Never  weary  raising 
 
 Praises  to  their  King.    Amen. 
 
 97 
 
 C.  M.  D. 
 
 c  He  treadeth  the  winepress  of the  fierce- 
 ness and  wrath  of  Almighty  GocV 
 
 1  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
 We  sing — we  ever  sing  ! 
 For  He  the  lonely  wine-press  trod, 
 Our  cup  of  joy  to  bring. 
 
 101 
 
THE  REDEEMER ;   HIS  PRAISE. 
 
 His  glorious  arm  the  strife  maintained— 
 He  marched  in  might  from  far ; 
 
 His  robes  were  with  the  vintage  stained- 
 Red  with  the  wine  of  war. 
 
 2  To  Thee,  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
 
 We  sing — we  ever  sino-  ! 
 For  He  invaded  Death's  abode, 
 
 And  robbed  him  of  his  sting. 
 The  house  of  dust  enthralls  no  more. 
 
 For  He,  the  Strong  to  save, 
 Himself  doth  guard  that  silent  door — 
 
 Great  Keeper  of  the  grave. 
 
 3  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
 
 We  sing — we  ever  sing  ! 
 For  He  hath  crushed  beneath  His  rod 
 
 The  world's  dark  rebel  king. 
 He  plunged  in  His  imperial  strength 
 
 To  gulfs  of  darkness  down  ; 
 He  brought  His  trophy  up  at  length, 
 
 The  judged  usurper's  crown ! 
 
 4  To  Thee,  and  to  Thy  Christ,  0  God, 
 
 We  sing — we  ever  sing ! 
 For  He  redeemed  us  with  His  blood 
 
 From  every  evil  thing. 
 Thy  saving  strength  His  arm  upbore — 
 
 The  arm  that  set  us  free ; 
 Glory,  O  God,  for  evermore 
 
 Be  to  Thy  Christ  and  Thee !    Amen. 
 
 102 
 
III.— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 98  8,  6,  8,  4. 
 
 i  Jllhii  the  Comforter  u  come,    .    .    . 
 He  shall  testify  of  Me.' 
 
 1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
 
 His  tender,  last  farewell, 
 A  Guide,  a  Comforter  bequeathed 
 With  us  to  dwell. 
 
 2  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame 
 
 To  teach,  convince,  subdue ; 
 All  powerful  as  the  wind  He  came, 
 As  viewless  too. 
 
 3  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 
 
 A  gracious,  willing  guest, 
 While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart, 
 Wherein  to  rest. 
 
 4  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 
 Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
 That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear 
 And  speaks  of  heaven. 
 
 103 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 5  And  every  virtue  we  possess. 
 
 And  every  victory  won, 
 And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
 Are  His  alone. 
 
 6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 
 
 Our  weakness,  pitying,  see ; 
 0  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
 And  worthier  Thee  !     Amen. 
 
 99  L.  M. 
 
 <  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
 Ghost' 
 
 1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
 And  lighten  with  celestial  fire ; 
 Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
 
 Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 
 
 2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
 Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
 Enable  with  perpetual  light 
 
 The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight : 
 
 3  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
 With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace : 
 Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home ; 
 Where  Thou  art  guide  no  ill  can  come. 
 
 4  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
 And  Thee  of  both,  to  be  but  One; 
 
 104 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
 This  may  be  our  endless  song : 
 Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
 Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
 
 100  8s. 
 
 'How  much  more  shall  your  heavenly 
 Father  (jive  the  Holy  Spirit  to 
 them  that  ash  Him  V 
 
 1  Creator  Spirit  !  by  whose  aid 
 
 The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 
 Come,  visit  every  humble  mind, 
 Come,  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind; 
 From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
 And  make  Thy  temples  worthy  Thee. 
 
 2  0  source  of  uncreated  light, 
 The  Father's  promised  Paraclete, 
 Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  fire, 
 Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire ; 
 Come,  and  Thy  sacred  unction  bring 
 To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 
 
 3  Plenteous  of  grace,  descend  from  high, 
 Rich  in  Thy  sevenfold  energy ; 
 Make  us  eternal  truths  receive, 
 
 And  practise  all  that  we  believe ; 
 Give  us  Thyself,  that  we  may  see 
 The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee. 
 
 4  Immortal  honour,  endless  fame 
 Attend  the  Almighty  Father's  name  ; 
 
 105 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 The  Saviour  Son  be  glorified, 
 
 Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died ; 
 
 And  equal  adoration  be, 
 
 Eternal  Paraclete,  to  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 101  7s. 
 
 (He  shall  give  you  another  Comforter   .    .   . 
 even  the  Spirit  of  Truth.' 
 
 1  Holy  Spirit,  God  of  light ! 
 Come,  and  on  our  inner  sight 
 
 Pour  Thy  bright  and  heavenly  ray. 
 
 2  Father  of  the  lowly !  come ; 
 Here,  great  Giver  !  be  Thy  home, 
 
 Sunshine  of  our  hearts  !  for  aye. 
 
 3  Inmost  Comforter  and  best ! 
 Of  our  souls  the  dearest  guest ! 
 
 Sweetly  all  their  thirst  allay. 
 
 4  In  our  toils  be  our  retreat ; 
 Be  our  shadow  in  the  heat ; 
 
 Come  and  wipe  our  tears  away. 
 
 5  0  Thou  Light,  all  pure  and  blest ! 
 Fill  with  joy  this  weary  breast, 
 
 Turning  darkness  into  day. 
 
 6  For  without  Thee  nought  we  find 
 Pure  or  strong  in  human  kind, 
 
 Nought  that  has  not  gone  astray. 
 
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THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 7  Wash  us  from  the  stains  of  sin ; 
 Gently  soften  all  within ; 
 
 Wounded  spirits  heal  and  stay. 
 
 8  What  is  hard  and  stubborn  bend ; 
 What  is  feeble  soothe  and  tend ; 
 
 What  is  erring  gently  sway. 
 
 9  To  Thy  faithful  servants  give, 
 Taught  by  Thee  to  trust  and  live, 
 
 Sevenfold  blessing  from  this  day. 
 
 10  Make  our  title  clear,  we  pray, 
 When  we  drop  this  mortal  clay ; 
 
 Then — 0  give  us  joy  for  aye ! 
 
 Amen, 
 
 102  8,  7 ;  7,  7,  8,  8. 
 
 1  For  the  kingdom  of  Godis  .  .  .  right- 
 eousness, and  'peace,  and  joy  in  the 
 Holy  Ghost: 
 
 1  Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness, 
 
 Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night ; 
 Come,  Thou  source  of  sweetest  gladness, 
 
 Breathe  Thy  life,  and  spread  Thy  light. 
 Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
 Great  distributor  of  grace, 
 
 Rest  upon  this  congregation ; 
 
 Hear,  0  hear  our  supplication ! 
 
 2  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure, 
 
 As  a  gracious  shower,  descend ; 
 
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THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 
 Man  can  wish  and  God  can  send. 
 
 0  Thou  Glory,  shining  down 
 
 From  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
 Grant  us  Thy  illumination ; 
 Rest  upon  this  congregation. 
 
 3  Come,  Thou  best  of  all  donations 
 
 God  can  give  or  we  implore ; 
 Having  Thy  sweet  consolations, 
 
 We  need  wish  for  nothing  more. 
 Come  with  unction  and  with  power, 
 On  our  souls  Thy  graces  shower ; 
 
 Author  of  the  new  creation, 
 
 Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation.    Amen. 
 
 103  s.  m. 
 
 'Awake,  0  north  wind;  and  come,  thou 
 south.' 
 
 1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 
 With  energy  divine ; 
 
 And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
 With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
 
 2  From  the  celestial  hills 
 Light,  life,  and  joy  dispense ; 
 
 And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
 Thy  quickening  influence ! 
 
 3  0  melt  this  frozen  heart ; 
 This  stubborn  will  subdue ; 
 
 108 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
 And  form  me  all  anew ! 
 
 4       The  profit  will  be  mine, 
 
 But  Thine  shall  be  the  praise ; 
 Cheerful  to  Thee  will  I  devote 
 The  remnant  of  my  days. 
 
 104  s.  m. 
 
 '  Uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit.' 
 
 1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
 Let  Thv  bright  beams  arise : 
 
 J  CD  ' 
 
 Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
 And  open  all  our  eyes. 
 
 2  Cheer  our  desponding  hearts, 
 Thou  heavenly  Paraclete ; 
 
 Give  us  to  lie  with  humble  hope 
 At  our  Redeemer's  feet. 
 
 3  Revive  our  drooping  faith ; 
 Our  doubts  and  fears  remove ; 
 
 And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flames 
 Of  never-dying  love. 
 
 4  Convince  us  of  our  sin ; 
 Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
 
 And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
 The  secret  love  of  God. 
 
 5  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
 To  sanctify  the  soul, 
 
 109 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
 And  new  create  the  whole. 
 
 6       Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts ; 
 Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
 Then  shall  we  know  and  praise  and  love 
 The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 105  c.  m. 
 
 '  There  are  diversities  of  gifts,  but  the 
 same  Spirit' 
 
 1  Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  prayers, 
 
 And  make  this  house  Thy  home ; 
 Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers ; 
 O  come,  great  Spirit,  come ! 
 
 2  Come  as  the  dove  :  and  spread  Thy  wings, 
 
 The  wings  of  peaceful  love ; 
 And  let  Thy  church  on  earth  become 
 Blest  as  the  church  above. 
 
 3  Come  as  the  light :  to  us  reveal 
 
 Our  emptiness  and  woe ; 
 And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
 Where  all  the  righteous  go. 
 
 4  Come  as  the  fire :  and  purge  our  hearts 
 
 Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
 Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
 To  our  Redeemer's  name. 
 
 5  Come  as  the  dew :  and  sweetly  bless 
 
 This  consecrated  hour  ; 
 
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THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
 Thy  fertilizing  power. 
 
 6  Come  as  the  wind :  with  rushing  sound 
 
 And  Pentecostal  grace, 
 That  all  of  woman  born  may  see 
 The  glory  of  Thy  face. 
 
 7  Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  prayers ; 
 
 Make  a  lost  world  Thy  home ; 
 Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers ; 
 0  come,  great  Spirit,  come !     Amen. 
 
 106  S.  M.  D. 
 
 '  Ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost.' 
 
 1  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 In  this  accepted  hour, 
 
 As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
 
 Descend  in  all  Thy  power ; 
 
 We  meet  with  one  accord 
 
 In  our  appointed  place, 
 And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
 
 The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 
 
 2  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 
 Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
 
 Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
 One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe ; 
 The  young,  the  old  inspire 
 With  wisdom  from  above ; 
 
 And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 
 
 To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 
 
 in 
 
THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 Spirit  of  light,  explore 
 And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
 
 With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
 Unto  the  perfect  day ! 
 Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 
 In  life  and  death  our  guide ! 
 
 O  Spirit  of  adoption,  n'tfw 
 
 May  we  be  sanctified  !    Amen. 
 
 107  L.  M. 
 
 '  I  will  pour  out  My  Spirit  upon  all  flesh' 
 
 1  0  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  Thy  coming,  light ; 
 
 Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path ; 
 Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
 Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 
 
 4  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh, 
 
 The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 
 The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
 
 Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord.  Amen, 
 
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IV.— HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 
 
 108  c.  m. 
 
 '  Thou  hast  magnified  Thy  word  above 
 all  Thy  name.' 
 
 1  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word. 
 
 And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
 Precepts  and  promises  afford 
 A  sanctifying  light. 
 
 2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 
 
 Majestic,  like  the  sun; 
 It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
 It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 
 
 3  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
 
 The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
 His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
 They  rise,  but  never  set. 
 
 4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 
 
 For  such  a  bright  display 
 As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
 With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 
 
 5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
 
 The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
 Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
 In  brighter  worlds  above. 
 
 113  IT 
 
HOLY  SCRIPTURE, 
 
 109  c.  m. 
 
 '  The  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the 
 law  is  light.' 
 
 1  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
 
 Our  path  when  wont  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 
 Of  realms  beyond  the  sky ! 
 
 3  Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark, 
 
 And  radiant  cloud  by  day ; 
 When  waves  wTould  whelm  our  tossing  bark. 
 Our  anchor,  and  our  stay ! 
 
 4  Word  of  the  ever-living  God, 
 
 Will  of  His  glorious  Son  ! 
 Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 
 Or  heaven  itself  be  won  ? 
 
 5  Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 
 
 The  wisdom  it  imparts, 
 And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn 
 
 With  simple,  child-like  hearts.    Amen. 
 
 114 
 
HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 
 
 110  6s. 
 
 '  Tliy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and 
 a  light  unto  my  path.' 
 
 1  Lord,  Thy  word  abideth, 
 And  our  footsteps  guideth  ; 
 Who  its  truth  believeth 
 Light  and  joy  receiveth. 
 
 2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
 Then  Thy  word  doth  cheer  us 
 Word  of  consolation, 
 Message  of  salvation. 
 
 3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
 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? 
 
 5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
 Succour  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, 
 Evermore  be  near  Thee  !    Amen. 
 
 115 
 
HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 
 
 Ill  7s. 
 
 1  TJie  entrance  of  Thy  words  giveth  light.' 
 
 1  Holy  Father,  Thou  hast  given 
 Holy  truth  from  highest  heaven ; 
 Words  of  counsel  wise  and  pure, 
 Words  of  promise  bright  and  sure ; 
 Light  that  guides  us  back  to  Thee,  ■ 
 Back  to  peace  and  purity. 
 
 2  Clearer  than  the  sun  at  noon, 
 Fairer  than  the  silver  moon, 
 
 Through  the  clouds  and  through  the  night, 
 Shineth  aye  this  heavenly  light ; 
 Help  us,  Lord,  to  lift  our  eyes, 
 Take  its  guidance  and  be  wise. 
 
 3  Here  the  wisdom  from  above, 
 Beaming  holiness  and  love, 
 Stirring  hope,  dispelling  fear, 
 Shines  to  save ;  for  Christ  is  here : 
 Knowing,  trusting  Him,  we  come 
 From  our  wanderings  gladly  home. 
 
 4  Blessed  Saviour,  Light  Divine, 
 Thou  hast  bid  us  rise  and  shine ; 
 Grant  Thy  grace,  and  we  shall  be 
 Children  of  the  day  in  Thee, 
 Showing  all  around  the  road 
 
 Back  to  life,  and  love,  and  God.    Amen. 
 
 116 
 
V.— GOSPEL    INVITATIONS    AND 
 PROMISES. 
 
 112  6,  6  ;  S,  8. 
 
 '  TJie  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord.' 
 
 1  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 ; 
 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  through  His  blood 
 
 Throughout  the  world  proclaim : 
 The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
 Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
 
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 4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
 
 Your  liberty  receive ; 
 And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
 And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
 The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
 Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
 
 5  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 
 
 Your  heritage  above, 
 Receive  it  back  unbought, 
 
 The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
 The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
 Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
 
 6  The  Gospel  trumpet  hear, 
 
 The  news  of  heavenly  grace ; 
 And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 
 
 Before  your  Saviour's  face : 
 The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
 Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
 
 113  S.  M. 
 
 *  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are 
 the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good 
 tidings V 
 
 1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
 Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
 
 Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
 And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 
 
 2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
 How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 
 
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AND  PROMISES. 
 
 Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King ; 
 He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 
 
 3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
 That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
 
 Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
 And  sought,  but  never  found ! 
 
 4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
 That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
 
 Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
 But  died  without  the  sight. 
 
 5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
 And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
 
 Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
 And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
 
 6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm, 
 Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
 
 Let  every  nation  now  behold 
 Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 
 
 114  c.  M.  D. 
 
 *  Gome,  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and 
 are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give 
 you  rest.' 
 
 1  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
 '  Come  unto  Me  and  rest ; 
 Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
 Thy  head  upon  My  breast.' 
 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS 
 
 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  I  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 ; 
 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  '11  walk, 
 
 Till  travelling  days  are  done. 
 
 115  l.  M. 
 
 1  Return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God.' 
 
 1  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
 
 And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
 Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
 Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 
 
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AND  PROMISES. 
 
 2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 
 
 He  heard  thy  deep  repentant  sigh ; 
 He  saw  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
 When  no  intruding  ear  was  nigh. 
 
 3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
 
 Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
 Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
 How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 
 
 4  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
 
 And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
 'Tis  Gocl  who  says — '  No  longer  mourn 
 'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 
 
 116  S,  6,  8,  6,  4, 
 
 1  Let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He 
 will  have  mercy  upon  him.7 
 
 1  Return,  0  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
 Thy  Father  calls  for  thee ; 
 No  longer  now  an  exile  roam 
 In  guilt  and  misery : 
 Return,  return. 
 
 Return,  0  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
 
 'Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee ; 
 The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come ; 
 
 O  now  for  refuge  flee : 
 Return,  return. 
 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS 
 
 3  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
 'Tis  madness  to  delays- 
 There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb, 
 And  brief  is  mercy's  day : 
 Return,  return. 
 
 117  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 1  Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to 
 the  vjaters,  .  .  .  yea,  come,  buy  vnne 
 and  milk  without  money  and  with- 
 out price.' 
 
 1  Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
 
 Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
 Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 
 
 Flows  to  you.  to  me.  to  all, 
 In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
 Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 
 
 2  Come,  in  poverty  and  meanness, 
 
 Come,  defiled  without,  within ; 
 From  infection  and  uncleanness, 
 
 From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
 Wash  your  robes,  and  make  them  white ; 
 Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 
 
 3  Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
 
 Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  : 
 Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 
 
 Here  the  troubled  peace  may  find ; 
 Health  this  fountain  will  restore ; 
 He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 
 
AND  PROMISES. 
 
 118  8,  7,  4 
 
 '  A  bruised  reed  shall  He  not  break,  and 
 the  smoking  flax  shall  He  not  quench.' 
 
 1  Come,  ye  souls  by  sin  afflicted, 
 
 Bowed  with  fruitless  sorrow  down, 
 By  the  broken  law  convicted, 
 
 Through  the  cross  behold  the  crown ; 
 
 Look  to  Jesus ! 
 Mercy  flows  through  Him  alone. 
 
 2  Take  His  easy  yoke  and  wear  it  ; 
 
 Love  will  make  obedience  sweet ; 
 Christ  will  give  you  strength  to  bear  it. 
 While  His  wisdom  guides  your  feet 
 
 Safe  to  glory, 
 Where  His  ransomed  captives  meet. 
 
 3  Blessed  are  the  eyes  that  see  Him, 
 
 Blest  the  ears  that  hear  His  voice ; 
 Blessed  are  the  souls  that  trust  Him, 
 And  in  Him  alone  rejoice ; 
 
 His  commandments 
 Then  become  their  happy  choice. 
 
 4  Sw^eet  as  home  to  pilgrims  weary, 
 
 Light  to  newly  opened  eyes, 
 Or  full  springs  in  deserts  dreary, 
 Is  the  rest  the  cross  supplies ; 
 
 All  who  taste  it 
 Shall  to  rest  immortal  rise. 
 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS 
 
 119  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and 
 are  heavy  laden.7 
 
 1  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
 
 Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
 Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
 Full  of  pity  joined  with  power : 
 
 He  is  able, 
 He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more. 
 
 2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
 
 Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
 All  the  fitness  He  requireth 
 Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him : 
 
 This  He  gives  you, 
 'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 
 
 3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 
 
 Lo  !  the  Saviour  prostrate  lies ; 
 On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him  ! 
 Hear  Him  cry  before  He  dies, 
 
 '  It  is  finished ! ' 
 Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 
 
 4  Lo  !  the  Incarnate  God,  ascended, 
 
 Pleads  the  merits  of  His  blood ; 
 Venture  on  Him,  venture  fully ; 
 Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 
 
 None  but  Jesus 
 Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 
 
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AND  PROMISES. 
 
 120  8,  5,  8,  3. 
 
 1  If  any  man  serve  Me,  let  him  follow  Me.' 
 
 1  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
 Art  thou  sore  distrest  ? 
 i  Come  to  Me,'  saith  One,  '  and  cominj 
 Be  at  rest.' 
 
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 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  ? 
 '  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  labour, 
 Many  a  tear.' 
 
 5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 
 
 What  hath  He  at  last  ? 
 '  Sorrow  vanquished,  labour  ended, 
 Jordan  past ! ' 
 
 6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 
 
 Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
 4  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven, 
 Pass  away ! ' 
 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 
 
 121  S.  M. 
 
 '  Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ;  be- 
 hold, novj  is  the  day  of  salvation.3 
 
 1  Now  is  th'  accepted  time : 
 Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
 
 Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
 And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 
 
 2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time  : 
 The  Saviour  calls  to-day ; 
 
 To-morrow  you  may  be  too  late ; 
 'Tis  madness  to  delay. 
 
 3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time  : 
 The  Gospel  bids  you  come  ; 
 
 And  every  promise  of  His  word 
 Declares  there  yet  is  room. 
 
 4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls 
 To  seek  a  Father's  love  ! 
 
 Then  shall  attendant  angels  bear 
 The  joyful  news  above.    Amen. 
 
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VI— THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 122  c.  m. 
 
 6  God  he  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us; 
 and  cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us.' 
 
 1  0  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  face  from  us, 
 
 •Who  lie  in  woful  state, 
 Lamenting  sore  our  sinful  life, 
 Before  Thy  mercy's  gate  ; 
 
 2  A  gate  which  opens  wide  to  those 
 
 That  truly  mourn  their  sin : 
 0  shut  it  not  against  us,  Lord, 
 But  let  lis  enter  in. 
 
 3  We  need  not  to  confess  our  life 
 
 To  Thee,  who  best  canst  tell 
 What  we  have  been ;  and  what  we  are, 
 0  Lord,  Thou  knowest  well ; 
 
 4  Wherefore  to  beg  and  to  entreat, 
 
 With  tears,  we  come  to  Thee, 
 As  children  that  have  done  amiss 
 Fall  at  their  father's  knee. 
 
 5  O  Lord,  we  need  not  to  repeat 
 
 The  blessing  which  we  crave, 
 When  Thou  dost  know,  before  we  ask. 
 The  thing  that  we  would  have. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 
 
 6  Mercy,  0  Lord,  mercy  we  ask,— 
 This  is  our  humble  prayer ; 
 For  mercy,  Lord,  is  all  our  suit ; 
 0  let  Thy  mercy  spare.     Amen, 
 
 123  8,  8,  8,  4. 
 
 1 A  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt 
 not  despise.' 
 
 1  There  is  a  holy  sacrifice, 
 
 Which  God  in  heaven  will  not  despise, 
 Yea,  which  is  precious  in  His  eyes, — 
 The  contrite  heart. 
 
 2  That  lofty  One,  before  whose  throne 
 The  countless  hosts  of  heaven  bow  down, 
 Another  dwelling-place  will  own, — 
 
 The  contrite  heart. 
 
 3  The  Holy  One,  the  Son  of  God, 
 
 His  pardoning  love  will  shed  abroad, 
 And  consecrate  as  His  abode 
 
 The  contrite  heart. 
 
 4  The  Holy  Spirit  from  on  high 
 Will  listen  to  its  faintest  sigh, 
 And  cheer,  and  bless,  and  purify 
 
 The  contrite  heart. 
 
 5  Saviour,  I  cast  my  hopes  on  Thee ; 
 Such  as  Thou  art  I  fain  would  be ; 
 In  mere}',  Lord,  bestow  on  me 
 
 The  contrite  heart. 
 ^2S  Amen. 
 
PENITENCE. 
 
 124  C.  M. 
 
 '  Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  GocU 
 
 1  0  Thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
 
 Contrition's  humble  sigh, 
 Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 
 From  sorrow's  weeping  eye ; 
 
 2  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
 
 A  wretched  wanderer  mourn ; 
 Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
 Hast  Thou  not  said,  '  Return  ? ' 
 
 3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 
 
 To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet  ? 
 Oh  !  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
 This  only  safe  retreat ! 
 
 4  Absent  from  Thee,  my  Guide,  my  Light, 
 
 Without  one  cheering  ray, 
 Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
 How  desolate  my  way ! 
 
 5  Oh  !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
 
 With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
 And  let  Thy  healing  voice  impart 
 A  taste  of  joys  divine! 
 
 6  Thy  presence  only  can  bestow 
 
 Delights  which  never  cloy ; 
 Be  this  my  solace  here  below, 
 And  my  eternal  joy  !    Amen, 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 125  8,  7;  8,  8,  7. 
 
 1  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto 
 Thee,  0  Lord: 
 
 1  From  depths  of  woe  I  raise  to  Thee 
 
 The  voice  of  lamentation ; 
 Lord,  turn  a  gracious  ear  to  me, 
 
 And  hear  my  supplication  : 
 If  Thou  shouldst  be  extreme  to  mark 
 Each  secret  sin  and  misdeed  dark, 
 
 Oh  !  who  could  stand  before  Thee  ! 
 
 2  To  wash  away  the  crimson  stain, 
 
 Grace,  grace  alone  availeth ; 
 Our  works,  alas  !  are  all  in  vain, 
 
 In  much  the  best  life  faileth : 
 No  man  can  glory  in  Thy  sight, 
 All  must  alike  confess  Thy  might, 
 
 And  live  alone  by  mercy. 
 
 3  Therefore  my  trust  is  in  the  Lord, 
 
 And  not  in  mine  own  merit ; 
 On  Him  my  soul  shall  rest,  His  word 
 
 Upholds  my  fainting  spirit  : 
 His  promised  mercy  is  my  fort, 
 My  comfort  and  my  sweet  support ; 
 
 I  wait  for  it  with  patience. 
 
 4  Although  our  sin  is  great  indeed, 
 
 God's  mercies  far  exceed  it ; 
 His  hand  can  give  the  help  we  need, 
 However  much  we  need  it : 
 
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PENITENCE. 
 
 He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
 Who  Israel  cloth  guard  and  keep, 
 And  shall  from  sin  redeem  him. 
 
 126  8s. 
 
 '  0  wretched  man  that  I  am  !  who  shall 
 deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this  death.' 
 
 1  Where  shall  I  lay  my  weary  head  ? 
 
 Where  shall  I  hide  me  from  my  shame, 
 From  all  I  feel,  and  all  I  dread, 
 
 And  all  I  have,  and  all  I  am, 
 Swift  to  outstrip  the  stormy  wind, 
 And  leave  this  wretched  self  behind  ? 
 
 2  Give  me  Thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
 
 And  help  me  from  myself  to  fly ; 
 Then  shall  my  soul  far  off  remove. 
 
 The  tempest's  idle  rage  defy, 
 From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  from  strife 
 Escaped,  and  hid  in  Christ,  my  Life. 
 
 3  Stranger  on  earth,  I  sojourn  here  : 
 
 Yet  0 !  on  earth  I  cannot  rest, 
 Till  Thou,  my  hidden  Life,  appear, 
 
 And  sweetly  take  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
 To  Thee  my  wishes  all  aspire, 
 And  sighs  for  Thee  my  whole  desire. 
 
 4  Search  and  try  out  my  panting  heart ; 
 
 Surely,  my  Lord,  it  pants  for  Thee : 
 Jealous  lest  earth  should  qlaim  a  part, 
 Thine,  wholly  Thine,  I  long  to  be. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 Thou  know'st  'tis  all  I  live  to  prove ; 
 Thou  know'st  I  only  want  Thy  love. 
 
 Amen, 
 127  7,  6. 
 
 *  Tliou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  pool',  a 
 strength  to  the  needy  in  his  distress.' 
 
 1  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  sympathize, 
 
 A  friend  to  care  for  me : 
 I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 
 
 To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
 To  tell  my  every  trouble, 
 
 And  all  my  sorrow  share. 
 
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PENITENCE. 
 
 4  I  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  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 
 
 To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 128  7s. 
 
 e  Not  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but 
 unto  Thy  name  give  glory.'' 
 
 1  Not  in  anything  we  do, 
 
 Thought  that's  pure,  or  word  that's  true, 
 Saviour,  would  we  put  our  trust : 
 Frail  as  vapour,  vile  as  dust, 
 All  that  flatters  we  disown ; 
 Righteousness  is  Thine  alone. 
 
 2  Though  we  underwent  for  Thee 
 Perils  of  the  land  and  sea, 
 Though  we  cast  our  lives  away, 
 Dying  for  Thee  day  by  day, 
 Boast  we  never  of  our  own  : 
 
 Grace  and  strength  are  Thine  alone. 
 
 3  Native  cumberers  of  the  ground, 
 All  our  fruit  from  Thee  is  found : 
 Grafted  in  Thine  olive,  Lord, 
 New-begotten  by  Thy  word, 
 
 All  we  have  is  Thine  alone  : 
 Life  and  power  are  not  our  own. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 
 
 4  And  when  Thy  returning  voice 
 Calls  Thy  faithful  to  rejoice, 
 When  the  countless  throng  to  Thee 
 Cast  their  crown  of  victory, 
 We  will  sing  before  the  throne, 
 '  Thine  the  glory,  not  our  own  ! '    Amen, 
 
 129  s.  m. 
 
 1 By  the  deeds  of  the  law  there  shall 
 no  flesh  be  justified.' 
 
 1  Not  what  these  hands  have  done 
 Can  save  the  guilty  soul ; 
 
 Not  what  this  toiling  flesh  has  borne 
 Can  make  my  spirit  whole. 
 
 2  Not  what  I  feel  or  do 
 
 Can  give  me  peace  with  God  ; 
 Not  all  my  prayers  and  sighs  and  tears 
 Can  bear  my  awful  load. 
 
 3  Thy  work  alone,  0  Christ, 
 Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin  ; 
 
 Thy  blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
 Can  give  me  peace  within. 
 
 4  Thy  love  to  me,  O  God, 
 Not  mine,  0  Lord,  to  Thee, 
 
 Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest, 
 And  set  my  spirit  free. 
 
 5  I  bless  the  Christ  of  God, 
 I  rest  on  love  divine  ; 
 
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COMING  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 
 
 And,  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
 I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 
 
 6       I  praise  the  God  of  grace ; 
 I  trust  His  truth  and  might ; 
 He  calls  me  His,  I  call  Him  mine, 
 My  God,  my  Joy,  my  Light. 
 
 130  c.  m. 
 
 '  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto 
 the  throne  of  grace.7 
 
 1  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
 
 Where  Jesus  answers  prayer, 
 And  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. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 5  0  wondroas  love,  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
 To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
 That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
 Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name ! 
 
 131  8,  8,  8,  6. 
 
 1  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner? 
 
 1  Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 
 But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
 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, 
 
 O  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, 
 
 O  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  ! 
 
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COMING  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 
 
 6  Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown 
 Has  broken  every  barrier  clown  ; 
 Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
 O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 
 
 132  7s. 
 
 *  That  Rock  was  Christ.' 
 
 1  Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
 Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
 Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
 From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
 Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
 Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 
 
 2  Not  the  labours  of  my  hands 
 Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands : 
 Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
 Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
 All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
 Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 
 
 3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
 Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling ; 
 Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress ; 
 Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace ; 
 Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly ; 
 Wash  me,  Saviour  !  or  I  die. 
 
 4  Whilst  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
 When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 When  I  soar  through  tracts  unknown. 
 See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
 Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
 Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 133  7s. 
 
 e  Christ  is  all,  and  in  all.1 
 
 1  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
 
 Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
 While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 
 
 While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
 Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
 
 Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past : 
 Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
 
 O  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 
 
 2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 
 
 Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee ; 
 Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone ; 
 
 Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
 All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed ; 
 
 All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
 Cover  my  defenceless  head 
 
 With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 
 
 3  Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call  ? 
 
 Wilt  Thou  not  accept  my  prayer  ? 
 Lo !  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall, 
 Lo !  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care, 
 
 138 
 
COMING  TO  THE  SAVIOUR, 
 
 Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand ; 
 
 While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
 Hoping  against  hope  I  stand, 
 
 Dying,  and  behold  I  live ! 
 
 4  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 
 
 More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find ; 
 Eaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
 
 Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
 Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 
 
 I  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
 False  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 
 
 Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
 
 5  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found  7 
 
 Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
 Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 
 
 Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
 Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
 
 Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee ; 
 Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 
 
 Rise  to  all  eternity !    Amen. 
 
 134  7, 6, 
 
 ( Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and 
 He  shall  sustain  thee.' 
 
 1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
 
 The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
 He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 
 From  the  accursed  load. 
 
 139 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
 To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
 
 "White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
 Till  not  a  spot  remains. 
 
 I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus ; 
 
 All  fulness  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. 
 
 I  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, 
 
 Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
 Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 
 
 His  name  abroad  is  poured. 
 
 I  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. 
 
 140 
 
COMING  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 
 
 135  6,6,4,6,0,6,4. 
 
 1  Be  not  afraid,  only  believe* 
 
 1  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
 Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
 
 Saviour  divine : 
 Now  hear  me  when  I  pray  ; 
 Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
 O  let  me  from  this  day 
 
 Be  wholly  Thine ! 
 
 2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
 Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 
 
 My  zeal  inspire ; 
 As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
 O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
 Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
 
 A  living  fire. 
 
 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, 
 
 141 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE : 
 
 Blest  Saviour !  then,  in  love, 
 Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
 0  bear  me  safe  above, 
 
 A  ransomed  soul.    Amen. 
 
 136  8, 7. 
 
 'Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found? 
 
 1  Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me 
 
 At  Thy  throne,  0  glorious  King ! 
 Tears  fast  thronging,  child-like  longing, 
 
 Son  of  man,  to  Thee  I  bring ; 
 Let  me  find  Thee — let  me  find  Thee ! 
 
 Me,  a  poor  and  worthless  thing. 
 
 2  Look  upon  me,  Lord,  I  pray  Thee, 
 
 Let  Thy  Spirit  dwell  in  mine ; 
 Thou  hast  sought  me,  Thou  hast  bought  me, 
 
 Only  Thee  to  know  I  pine ; 
 Let  me  find  Thee — let  me  find  Thee ! 
 
 Take  my  heart,  and  grant  me  Thine. 
 
 3  Nought  I  ask  for,  nought  I  strive  for, 
 
 But  Thy  grace  so  rich  and  free, 
 That  Thou  givest  whom  Thou  lovest, 
 
 And  who  truly  cleave  to  Thee ; 
 Let  me  find  Thee — let  me  find  Thee  ! 
 
 He  hath  all  things  who  hath  Thee. 
 
 4  In  the  hour  when  grief  hath  power, 
 
 And  hath  weighed  me  to  the  dust, 
 
 142 
 
SELF-SURRENDER. 
 
 Haste  to  hear  me,  help  and  cheer  me, 
 Thou  most  loving,  as  most  just, 
 
 Let  me  find  Thee — let  me  find  Thee  ! 
 Whom  I  yearn  for,  whom  I  trust. 
 
 5  Earthly  treasure,  mirth,  and  pleasure, 
 Glorious  name,  or  richest  hoard 
 Are  but  weary,  void,  and  dreary, 
 
 To  the  heart  that  longs  for  God ; 
 Let  me  find  Thee — let  me  find  Thee ! 
 I  am  ready,  mighty  Lord.    Amen. 
 
 137  8,  \ 
 
 QL0)  we  have  left  all,  and  havefol- 
 lovxcl  Tliee.7 
 
 1  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,  and  hoped,  and  known  ; 
 Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, — 
 
 God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own ! 
 
 2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me — 
 
 They  have  left  my  Saviour  too ; 
 Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me ; 
 
 Thou  art  not,  like  man,  untrue  : 
 And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 
 
 God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
 Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  shun  me ; 
 
 Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright ! 
 
 143 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 3  Go  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 
 
 Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain ! 
 In  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure  ; 
 
 With  Thy  favour,  loss  is  gain. 
 I  have  called  Thee  Abba,  Father ; 
 
 I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee  : 
 Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather ; 
 
 All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 
 
 4  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  Thy  love  is  left  to  me ! 
 Oh  !  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
 
 Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee  ! 
 
 5  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, 
 
 What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine, 
 What  thy  Saviour  died  to  win  thee  ! 
 
 Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 
 
 G  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. 
 
 144 
 
SELF-SURRENDER. 
 
 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. 
 
 138  8, 7. 
 
 '  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father.' 
 
 1  Take  me,  0  my  Father  !  take  me  ; 
 
 Take  me,  save  me,  through  Thy  Son  ; 
 That,  which  Thou  wouldst  have  me,  make  me, 
 Let  Thy  will  in  me  be  done. 
 
 2  Long  from  Thee  my  footsteps  straying, 
 
 Thorny  proved  the  Avay  I  trod  ; 
 Weary,  come  I  now,  and  praying, 
 Take  me  to  Thy  love,  my  God ! 
 
 3  Fruitless  years  with  grief  recalling, 
 
 Humbly  I  confess  my  sin ; 
 At  Thy  feet,  O  Father,  falling, 
 To  Thy  household  take  me  in. 
 
 4  Freely  now  to  Thee  I  proffer 
 
 This  relenting  heart  of  mine  ; 
 Freely  life  and  soul  I  offer, 
 
 Gift  unworthy  love  like  Thine. 
 
 5  Father  !  take  me  ;  all  forgiving, 
 
 Fold  me  to  Thy  loving  breast ; 
 In  Thy  love  for  ever  living, 
 
 I  must  be  for  ever  blest !    Amen. 
 
 145  k 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 139  l.  11 
 
 '  0  Lord,  truly  1  am  Tliy  servant.' 
 
 1  0  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
 
 On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ! 
 Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
 And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
 
 2  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 
 
 I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine ; 
 He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
 
 Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 
 
 3  Now  rest  my  long  divided  heart ; 
 
 Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest : 
 With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part, 
 When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast ! 
 
 4  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. 
 
 140  L.  M. 
 
 i  Joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner 
 that  repent  eth.7 
 
 1  Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
 Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
 To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
 To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ! 
 
 146 
 
SELF-SURRENDER. 
 
 2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
 The  fruit  of  His  eternal  love  ; 
 
 The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
 The  purchase  of  His  agonies. 
 
 3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
 The  holy  soul  He  formed  anew ; 
 And  saints  and  angels  join,  to  sing 
 The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 
 
 141  7s. 
 
 '  Whose  I  am,  and  v;hom  I  serve.7 
 
 1  Jesus,  Master,  whose  I  am, 
 
 Purchased  Thine  alone  to  be, 
 By  Thy  blood,  O  spotless  Lamb, 
 
 Shed  so  willingly  for  me, 
 Let  my  heart  be  all  Thine  own, 
 Let  me  live  to  Thee  alone. 
 
 2  Other  lords  have  long  held  sway  ; 
 
 Now,  Thy  name  alone  to  bear, 
 Thy  dear  voice  alone  obey, 
 
 Is  my  daily,  hourly  prayer ; 
 Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 
 Nothing  else  my  joy  can  be. 
 
 3  Jesus,  Master !  I  am  Thine ; 
 
 Keep  me  faithful,  keep  me  near ; 
 Let  Thy  presence  in  me  shine, 
 
 All  my  homeward  way  to  cheer. 
 Jesus  !  at  Thy  feet  I  fall, 
 Oh !  be  Thou  mine  All  in  all. 
 
 147 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 4  Jesus,  Master,  whom  I  serve, 
 
 Though  so  feebly  and  so  ill, 
 Strengthen  hand,  and  heart,  and  nerve, 
 
 All  Thy  bidding  to  fulfil; 
 Open  Thou  mine  eyes  to  see 
 All  the  work  Thou  hast  for  me. 
 
 5  Jesus,  Master !  wilt  Thou  use 
 
 One  who  owes  Thee  more  than  all  ? 
 As  Thou  wilt !  I  would  not  choose, 
 
 Only  let  me  hear  Thy  call. 
 Jesus  !  let  me  always  be 
 In  Thy  service  glad  and  free.    Amen. 
 
 142    '  10s. 
 
 '  Lord,  I  believe ;  help  Thou  mine  unbelief.' 
 
 1  Yes  !  I  do  feel,  my  God,  that  I  am  Thine ! 
 Thou  art  my  joy,  myself  mine  only  grief; 
 Hear   my   complaint,  low  bending  at  Thy 
 
 shrine — 
 '  Lord,  I  believe ;  help  Thou  mine  unbelief ! ' 
 
 2  Unworthy  even  to  approach  so  near, 
 
 My  soul  lies  trembling  like  a  summer  leaf; 
 Yet  Oh  forgive ;  I  doubt  not,  though  I  fear ; 
 '  Lord,  I  believe ;  help  Thou  mine  unbelief ! ' 
 
 3  True,  I  am  weak,  and  poor,  and  blind,  but  then 
 I  knowT  the  source  whence  I  can  draw  relief; 
 And,  though  repulsed,  I  still  can  plead  again — 
 '  Lord,  I  believe;  help  Thou  mine  unbelief!' 
 
 148 
 
WALKIXG  BY  FAITH. 
 
 Oh  draw  me  nearer !  for  too  far  away 
 
 The  beamings  of  Thy  brightness  are  too  brief, 
 
 While    faith,    though    tainting,    still    hath 
 
 strength  to  pray — 
 1  Lord,  I  believe  :  help  Thou  mine  unbelief! ' 
 
 Amen. 
 143  8s. 
 
 1  JVlierefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  evil  V 
 
 1  Why  should  I  fear  the  darkest  hour, 
 Or  tremble  at  the  tempter's  power  ? 
 Jesus  vouchsafes  to  be  my  tower. 
 
 2  Though  hot  the  fight,  why  quit  the  field  ? 
 Why  must  I  either  flee  or  yield, 
 
 Since  Jesus  is  my  mighty  shield  ? 
 
 3  When  creature  comforts  fade  and  die, 
 Worldlings  may  weep,  but  why  should  I  ? 
 Jesus  still  lives,  and  still  is  nigh. 
 
 4  Though  all  the  flocks  and  herds  were  dead, 
 My  soul  a  famine  need  not  dread, 
 
 For  Jesus  is  my  living  bread. 
 
 o  I  know  not  what  may  soon  betide, 
 Or  how  my  wants  shall  be  supplied ; 
 But  Jesus  knows,  and  will  provide. 
 
 6  Though  sin  would  fill  me  with  distress. 
 The  throne  of  grace  I  dare  address, 
 For  Jesus  is  my  righteousness, 
 
 149 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 7  Though  faint  my  prayers,  and  cold  my  love, 
 My  steadfast  hope  shall  not  remove, 
 While  Jesus  intercedes  above. 
 
 8  Against  me  earth  and  hell  combine, 
 But  on  my  side  is  power  divine ; 
 Jesus  is  all,  and  He  is  mine. 
 
 144  8,  7;  6,  6;  7. 
 
 '  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength.' 
 
 1  A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still, 
 
 A  trusty  shield  and  weapon ; 
 He'll  help  us  clear  from  all  the  ill 
 That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
 The  ancient  prince  of  hell 
 Hath  risen  with  purpose  fell ; 
 Strong  mail  of  craft  and  power 
 He  weareth  in  this  hour  ; 
 On  earth  is  not  his  fellow. 
 
 2  With  force  of  arms  we  nothing  can, 
 
 Full  soon  were  we  down-ridden ; 
 But  for  us  fights  the  proper  Man, 
 Whom  God  Himself  hath  bidden. 
 Ask  ye,  who  is  this  same  ? 
 Christ  Jesus  is  His  name, 
 The  Lord  Sabaoth's  Son ; 
 He  and  no  other  one 
 Shall  conquer  in  the  battle. 
 
 1 50 
 
WALKING  BY  FAITH. 
 
 3  And  were  this  world  all  devils  o'er, 
 
 And  watching  to  devour  us, 
 We  lay  it  not  to  heart  so  sore ; 
 Not  they  can  overpower  us. 
 And  let  the  prince  of  ill 
 Look  grim  as  e'er  he  will, 
 He  harms  us  not  a  whit ; 
 For  why  ?  His  doom  is  writ ; 
 A  word  shall  quickly  slay  him. 
 
 4  God's  word,  for  all  their  craft  and  force, 
 
 One  moment  will  not  linger, 
 But,  spite  of  hell,  shall  have  its  course, 
 'Tis  written  by  His  finger. 
 
 And,  though  they  take  our  life, 
 Goods,  honour,  children,  wife, 
 Yet  is  their  profit  small ; 
 These  things  shall  vanish  all, 
 The  city  of  God  remaineth. 
 
 145  8,  8,  8,  4. 
 
 ''Leaning  upon  her  Beloved.7 
 
 1  Leaning  on  Thee,  my  Guide  and  Friend, 
 
 My  gracious  Saviour,  I  am  blest  ; 
 Though  weary,  Thou  dost  condescend 
 To  be  my  rest. 
 
 2  Leaning  on  Thee,  with  child-like  faith, 
 
 To  Thee  the  future  I  confide ; 
 Each  step  in  life's  untrodden  path 
 Thy  love  will  guide, 
 
 151 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 3  Leaning  on  Thee,  though  faint  and  weak, 
 
 Too  weak  another  voice  to  hear, 
 Thy  heavenly  accents  comfort  speak, — 
 '  Be  of  good  cheer.' 
 
 4  Leaning  on  Thee,  no  fear  alarms ; 
 
 Calmly  I  stand  on  death's  dark  brink ; 
 I  feel  the  everlasting  arms : — 
 I  cannot  sink. 
 
 146  s.  m. 
 
 *  We  walk  by  faith.'1 
 
 1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 
 Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
 
 Loud,  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
 Bid  every  string  awake. 
 
 2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 
 We  are  not  far  from  home, 
 
 And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
 We  every  moment  come. 
 
 3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 
 Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
 
 Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come 
 Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 
 
 4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
 Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
 
 Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
 Aixd  rest  upon  His  name, 
 
 152 
 
WALKING  BY  FAITH. 
 
 5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 
 Subside  at  His  control ; 
 
 His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
 The  midnight  of  the  sou]. 
 
 6  Blest  is  the  man,  0  God, 
 That  stays  himself  on  Thee ! 
 
 Who  wait  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
 Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 
 
 147  s.  m. 
 
 '  Precious  faith.' 
 
 1  Faith  is  a  precious  grace, 
 Where'er  it  is  bestowed  ; 
 
 It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
 And  is  the  gift  of  God. 
 
 2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 
 And  all-atoning  Priest ; 
 
 It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own. 
 But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 
 
 3  On  Him  it  safely  leans, 
 In  times  of  deep  distress, 
 
 Flies  to  the  fountain  of  His  blood, 
 And  trusts  His  righteousness. 
 
 4  Lord,  'tis  Thy  work  alone, 
 And  that  divinely  free  ; 
 
 Send  down  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son, 
 To  work  this  faith  in  me,    Amen, 
 
 153 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 148  6,7;  6,6,6,6. 
 
 '  Now  therefore,  our  God,  we  thank  Tliee, 
 and  praise  Tliy  glorious  name.7 
 
 1  Now  thank  we  all  our  God, 
 
 With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
 Who  wondrous  things  hath  done. 
 
 In  whom  His  world  rejoices; 
 Who,  from  our  mothers'  arms, 
 
 Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
 With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
 
 And  still  is  ours  to-day. 
 
 2  0  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. 
 
 3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
 
 The  Father  now  be  given, 
 The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 
 
 WithThem  in  highest  heaven. 
 The  One  eternal  God, 
 
 Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 
 For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
 
 And  shall  be  evermore!    Amen. 
 
 154 
 
GRATITUDE. 
 
 149  7s. 
 
 'lam  clrJAor.' 
 
 1  When  this  passing  world  is  clone, 
 When  has  sunk  yon  glaring  sun, 
 When  we  stand  with  Christ  in  glory, 
 Looking  o'er  life's  finished  story, 
 Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
 Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 
 
 2  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
 Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own, 
 When  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
 Love  Thee  with  unsinning  heart, 
 Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
 Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 
 
 3  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
 Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear, 
 Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
 Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice, 
 Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
 Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 
 
 4  Chosen  not  for  good  in  me, 
 Wakened  up  from  wrath  to  flee, 
 Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 
 By  the  Spirit  sanctified. 
 
 Teach  me.  Lord,  on  earth  to  show, 
 By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe.    Amen. 
 
 155 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 150  c.  m. 
 
 '  Wlxat  shall  I  render  unto  tJie  Lord  for 
 all  His  benefits  toward  me  V 
 
 1  For  mercies,  countless  as  the  sands, 
 
 Which  daily  I  receive 
 From  Jesus  my  Redeemer's  hands, 
 My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give  ? 
 
 2  Alas !  from  such  a  heart  as  mine. 
 
 What  can  I  bring  Him  forth  ? 
 My  best  is  stained  and  dyed  with  sin, 
 My  all  is  nothing  worth. 
 
 3  Yet  this  acknowledgment  I'll  make 
 
 For  all  He  has  bestowed ; 
 Salvation's  sacred  cup  I'll  take, 
 And  call  upon  my  God. 
 
 4  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 
 
 So  wretched  and  so  poor, 
 Is  from  His  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
 And  ask  Him  still  for  more. 
 
 5  I  cannot  serve  Him  as  I  ought ; 
 No  works  have  I  to  boast ; 
 Yet  would  I  glory  in  the  thought 
 That  I  shall  owe  Him  most, 
 
 156 
 
GRATITUDE. 
 
 151  c.  M. 
 
 c I  thank  God  through  Jesus  Christ 
 our  Lord,' 
 
 1  No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
 
 To  serve  the  Lord  aright, 
 And  what  she  has  she  misapplies 
 For  want  of  clearer  light. 
 
 2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay- 
 
 In  bondage  and  distress ! 
 I  toiled  the  precept  to  obey, 
 But  toiled  without  success. 
 
 3  Then,  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 
 
 Was  more  than  I  could  do ; 
 Now,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
 I  feel  I  hate  it  too. 
 
 4  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 
 
 A  righteousness  to  raise ; 
 Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
 I  freely  choose  His  ways. 
 
 5  '  What  shall  I  do,'  was  then  the  word. 
 
 '  That  I  may  worthier  grow?' 
 '  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  ?  ' 
 Is  my  inquiry  now. 
 
 6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfilled, 
 
 And  hear  His  pardoning  voice, 
 Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
 And  duty  into  choice. 
 
 157 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 152  c.  m. 
 
 1  Ye  are  bought  with  a  price.' 
 
 1  Let  Him,  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
 
 His  sovereign  right  assert ; 
 To  Him  we  owe  the  grateful  song, 
 To  Him  the  loving  heart. 
 
 2  He  justly  claims  us  for  His  own, 
 
 Who  bought  us  with  a  price ; 
 The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone, 
 To  Christ  alone  he  dies. 
 
 3  Jesus  !  Thine  own  at  last  receive, 
 
 Fulfil  our  hearts'  desire ; 
 And  let  us  to  Thy  glory  live, 
 And  in  Thy  oause  expire. 
 
 4  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign ; 
 
 With  joy  we  render  Thee 
 Our  all,  no  longer  ours,  but  thine 
 To  all  eternity. 
 
 153  7, 6. 
 
 '  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  TJiee  V 
 
 1  0  Thou,  whose  mercy  found  me, 
 
 From  bondage  set  me  free, 
 And  then  for  ever  bound  me 
 With  three-fold  cords  to  Thee ! 
 
 2  Though  all  the  world  deceive  me, 
 
 I  know  that  I  am  Thine, 
 And  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 
 0  blessed  Saviour,  mine ! 
 
 158 
 
GRATITUDE. 
 
 3  0  for  a  heart  to  love  Thee 
 
 More  truly  as  I  ought, 
 And  nothing  place  above  Thee, 
 In  deed,  or  word,  or  thought ! 
 
 4  0  for  that  choicest  blessing 
 
 Of  living  in  Thy  love, 
 And  thus  on  earth  possessing 
 
 The  peace  of  heaven  above !    Amen. 
 
 154  8,  7,  8,  8,  7. 
 
 '  Christ  is  all.' 
 
 1  Oh  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  mercy, 
 
 Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 
 Sweet  and  strong,  and,  ah  !  so  patient, 
 Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 
 
 '  Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee.' 
 
 159 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE? 
 
 4  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 
 Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
 Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  has  conquered ; 
 Grant  me  now  my  soul's  desire, 
 '  None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee.' 
 
 155  c.  m. 
 
 *  There  he  many  that  say,  JVJw  will  show 
 us  any  good  ?  Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the 
 light  of  Thy  countenance  upon  us.' 
 
 1  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
 
 It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 
 
 Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
 
 But  grace  has  set  me  free. 
 
 2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 
 
 No  more  content  afford  ; 
 Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
 Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 
 
 3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 
 
 The  stars  are  all  concealed, 
 So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
 When  Jesus  is  revealed. 
 
 4  Now,  Lord !  I  would  be  Thine  alone, 
 
 And  wholly  live  to  Thee ; 
 But  may  I  hope  that  Thou  wilt  own 
 A  worthless  one  like  me  ? 
 
 5  Yes:  though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 
 
 I  cannot  doubt  Thy  will ; 
 For,  if  Thou  hadst  not  loved  me  first, 
 I  had  refused  Thee  still. 
 
 160 
 
GRA  TITUDE. 
 
 156 
 
 /s. 
 
 '  To  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die 
 is  gain,' 
 
 1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 
 
 Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy, 
 Still  in  Thee  may  I  be  found, 
 
 Still  for  Thee  my  powers  employ. 
 
 2  Let  Thy  love  my  heart  inflame ; 
 
 Keep  Thy  fear  before  my  sight ; 
 Be  Thy  praise  my  highest  aim ; 
 Be  Thy  smile  my  chief  delight. 
 
 3  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace, 
 
 Freely  from  Thy  fulness  give ; 
 Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
 May  I  prove  it  '  Christ  to  live.' 
 
 4  Firmly  trusting  in  Thy  blood, 
 
 Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound ; 
 Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 
 
 Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 
 
 5  Thus,  0  thus  an  entrance  give 
 
 To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky ! 
 Having  known  it  '  Christ  to  live,' 
 Let  me  know  it  '  gain  to  die : ' — 
 
 .6  Gain,  to  part  from  all  my  griefs ; 
 Gain,  to  bid  my  sins  farewell ; 
 Gain,  of  all  my  gains  the  chief, 
 Ever  with  the  Lord  to  dwell. 
 
 161  L 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 7  This,  Thy  people's  favoured  lot, 
 
 Peace  on  earth,  and  bliss  on  high  ; 
 This,  the  heritage  they've  got, 
 8  Christ  to  live,  and  gain  to  die.' 
 
 157  c- M- 
 
 '  Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was 
 also  in  Christ  Jesus.' 
 
 1  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  griefs  to  share. 
 
 3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 
 
 Our  earthliness  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  Should  friends  misjudge,  or  foes  defame, 
 
 Or  brethren  faithless  prove, 
 Then,  like  Thine  own,  be  all  our  aim 
 To  conquer  them  by  love. 
 
 162 
 
BROTHERLY  LOVE. 
 
 6  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 
 Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
 0  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
 
 And  follow  Thee  to  heaven !    Amen. 
 
 158  c.  m. 
 
 '  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you, 
 that  ye  love  one  anotlier.' 
 
 1  With  love  the  Saviour's  heart  o'erflowed, 
 
 Love  spake  in  every  breath ; 
 Supreme  it  reigned  throughout  His  life, 
 And  triumphed  in  His  death. 
 
 2  Behold !  this  new  command  He  gives 
 
 To  those  who  bear  His  name, 
 That  they  shall  one  another  love, 
 As  He  hath  loved  them. 
 
 3  In  every  action,  every  thought, 
 
 Be  this  great  law  fulfilled ; 
 Forgotten  be  each  selfish  aim, 
 Each  angry  passion  stilled. 
 
 4  Let  all  who  bear  the  name  of  Christ, 
 
 While  they  His  sufferings  view, 
 Think  of  His  words,  '  Each  other  love, 
 As  I  have  loved  you.' 
 
 159  7s. 
 
 '  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things 
 which  make  for  peace.7 
 
 1  Jesus,  Lord !  we  look  to  Thee ; 
 Let  us  in  Thy  name  agree ; 
 Show  Thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace ; 
 Bid  our  strifes  for  ever  cease. 
 
 163 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 2  By  Thy  reconciling  love 
 Every  stumbling-block  remove ; 
 Each  to  each  unite,  endear ; 
 Come,  and  spread  Thy  banner  here  ! 
 
 3  Make  us  one  in  heart  and  mind, 
 Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind, 
 Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
 Altogether  like  our  Lord. 
 
 4  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
 Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
 To  Thy  Church  a  pattern  give, 
 Show  how  true  believers  live. 
 
 5  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
 To  Thy  family  above, 
 
 On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, 
 
 Show  how  true  believers  die.    Amen. 
 
 160  c,  m, 
 
 ' Renew  a  right  spirit  within  we.1 
 
 1  0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
 
 A  heart  from  sin  set  free, 
 A  heart  that  always  feels  the  blood 
 So  freely  spilt  for  me  ; — 
 
 2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 
 
 My  great  Bedeemers  throne, 
 Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
 Where  Jesus  reigns  alone  ! 
 
 164 
 
CONSECRATION  OF  LIFE. 
 
 3  0  for  a  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.     Amen. 
 
 161  S.  M.  D, 
 
 '  Keep  the  cluirge  of  the  Lord,  that  ye 
 
 die  not.y 
 
 1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 
 A  God  to  glorify, 
 
 A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
 
 And  fit  it  for  the  sky, 
 
 To  serve  the  present  age, 
 
 My  calling  to  fulfil ; 
 Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
 
 To  do  my  Master's  will ! 
 
 2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
 As  in  Thy  sight  to  live  ; 
 
 And  Oh  !  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
 A  strict  account  to  give  ! 
 
 165 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
 And  on  Thyself  rely, 
 Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
 I  shall  for  ever  die. 
 
 162  s.  m. 
 
 '  I  say  unto  all,  Watch.' 
 
 1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
 Each  in  his  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  O  happy  servant  he 
 
 In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
 He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
 And  be  with  honour  crowned. 
 
 5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
 With  His  own  royal  hand, 
 
 And  raise  that  favoured  servant's  head 
 Amidst  the  angelic  band. 
 
 166 
 
COURAGE, 
 
 163  L-  m. 
 
 '  I  am  not  ashamed,  for  I  know 
 whom  I  liave  believed.' 
 
 1  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  !  just  as  soon 
 
 Let  midnight  blush  to  think  of  noon ; 
 'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  He, 
 Bright  Morning  Star,  bids  darkness  flee. 
 
 3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
 On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
 No  !  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
 That  I  so  feebly  love  His  name. 
 
 4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may, 
 When  I've  no  sins  to  wash  away, 
 No  tear  to  wipe,  no  joy  to  crave, 
 No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 
 
 5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
 Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 
 And  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 
 
 That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  !    Amen. 
 
 164  7, 6. 
 
 1  The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation* 
 
 1  God  is  my  strong  salvation ; 
 What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
 In  darkness  and  temptation, 
 My  light,  my  help  is  near. 
 
 167 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 2  Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 
 
 Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand ; 
 What  terror  can  confound  me, 
 With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 
 
 3  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance  ; 
 
 My  soul,  with  courage  wait ; 
 His  truth  be  thine  affiance, 
 When  faint  and  desolate. 
 
 4  His  might  thine  heart  shall  strengthen, 
 
 His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
 Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen  ; 
 The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 
 
 165  7s. 
 
 1  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith.' 
 
 Much  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
 Onward,  Christians  !  onward  go ; 
 Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
 Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 
 
 2  Onward,  Christians !  onward  go  ; 
 Join  the  war,  and  face  the  foe ; 
 Faint  not,  much  doth  yet  remain, 
 Dreary  is  the  long  campaign. 
 
 3  Shrink  not,  Christians  !  will  ye  yield  ? 
 Will  ye  quit  the  painful  field  ? 
 
 Will  ye  flee  in  danger's  hour  ? 
 Know  ye  not  your  Captain's  power? 
 
 168 
 
COURAGE. 
 
 4  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad ; 
 March,  in  heavenly  armour  clad ; 
 Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long ; 
 Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 
 
 5  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
 Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry : 
 Let  not  woe  your  course  impede ; 
 Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 
 
 6  Onward,  then,  to  battle  move, 
 More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove ; 
 Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
 Christian  soldiers,  onward  go ! 
 
 166  s.  M.  D. 
 
 'Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God.7 
 
 1  Soldiers  of  Christ !  arise 
 And  put  your  armour  on ! 
 
 Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
 
 Through  His  eternal  Son, 
 
 Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
 
 And  in  His  mighty  power ; 
 Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
 
 Is  more  than  conqueror. 
 
 2  Stand,  then,  in  His  great  might, 
 With  all  His  strength  endued ; 
 
 But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
 The  panoply  of  God. 
 To  keep  your  armour  bright, 
 Attend  with  constant  care, 
 
 100 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 Still  walking  in  your  Captain's  sight, 
 And  watching  unto  prayer. 
 
 3       From  strength  to  strength  go  on ; 
 
 Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 
 Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down. 
 
 And  win  the  well-fought  day ; — 
 
 That,  having  all  things  done, 
 
 And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
 You  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
 
 And  stand  complete  at  last. 
 
 167  c  m. 
 
 '  So  run  that  ye  may  obtain.' 
 
 1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
 
 And  press  with  vigour  on ; 
 A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
 And  an  immortal  crown. 
 
 2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 
 
 Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
 Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
 And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
 
 3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
 
 That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
 'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
 To  thine  aspiring  eye ; — 
 
 4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 
 
 Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
 When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
 Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 
 
 170 
 
SUBMISSION. 
 
 5  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  Thee 
 Have  I  my  race  begun ; 
 And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
 I  '11  lay  mine  honours  down. 
 
 168  l.  m. 
 
 ( If  any  man  will  come  after  Me,  let 
 him  deny  himself,  and  take  wp 
 his  cross  and  follow  Me.' 
 
 1  Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 
 
 If  thou  wouldst  My  disciple  be  ; 
 Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
 And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 
 
 2  Take  up  thy  cross ;  let  not  its  weight 
 
 Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 
 His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
 
 And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm. 
 
 3  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame, 
 
 Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel ; 
 Thy  Lord  for  thee  the  cross  endured, 
 To  save  thy  soul  from  death  and  hell. 
 
 4  Take  up  thy  cross,  then,  in  His  strength, 
 
 And  calmly  every  danger  brave ; 
 'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
 And  lead  to  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
 
 5  Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  Christ, 
 
 Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down ; 
 For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 
 
 May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  cro\vn. 
 
 171 
 
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 169  L.  M. 
 
 ' Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
 Him: 
 
 1  Wait,  0  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ! 
 Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ! 
 Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise : 
 His  ways  are  just,  His  counsels  wise. 
 
 2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
 Performs  His  work,  the  cause  conceals ; 
 And,  though  His  footsteps  are  unknown. 
 Judgment  and  truth  support  His  throne, 
 
 3  In  heaven  and  earth,  in  air  and  seas, 
 He  executes  His  wise  decrees ; 
 
 And  by  His  saints  it  stands  confest, 
 That  what  He  does  is  ever  best. 
 
 4  Then,  0  my  soul,  submissive  wait ! 
 With  reverence  bow  before  His  seat ; 
 And,  'midst  the  terrors  of  His  rod, 
 Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 
 
 170  c.  m. 
 
 'Best  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently 
 for  Hi iil' 
 
 1  I  bow  me  to  Thy  will,  0  God ! 
 And  all  Thy  ways  adore, 
 And,  every  day  I  live,  I  seek 
 To  love  Thee  more  and  more. 
 
 172 
 
SUBMISSION, 
 
 2  I  have  no  cares,  0  blessed  God  ! 
 
 For  all  my  cares  are  Thine ; 
 I  live  in  triumph,  Lord  !  for  Thou 
 Hast  made  Thy  triumphs  mine. 
 
 3  Man's  weakness  waiting  upon  God 
 
 Its  end  can  never  miss, 
 For  men  on  earth  no  work  can  do 
 More  angel-like  than  this. 
 
 4  111  that  He  blesses  is  our  good, 
 
 And  unblest  good  is  ill ; 
 And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
 If  it  be  His  sweet  will.    Amen. 
 
 171  6s. 
 
 '  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust 
 also  in  Him,  and  He  shall  bring  it 
 to  pass.' 
 
 1  Thy  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
 
 However  dark  it  be  ; 
 Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand, 
 Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
 
 2  Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 
 
 It  will  be  still  the  best ; 
 Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
 Eight  onward  to  Thy  rest. 
 
 3  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 
 
 I  would  not  if  I  might  : 
 Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God ; 
 So  shall  I  walk  aright. 
 
 173 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 4  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 
 
 Is  Thine  ;  so  let  the  way 
 That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 
 Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
 
 5  Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 
 
 With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
 As  best  to  Thee  may  seem  ; 
 Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill : 
 
 6  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 
 
 My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
 Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 
 My  poverty  or  wealth. 
 
 7  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice 
 
 In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
 Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 
 My  wisdom  and  my  all.    Amen. 
 
 172  6s. 
 
 ' It  is  the  Lord;  let  Him  do  what 
 seemeth  Him  good.'' 
 
 1  My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt : 
 
 Oh,  may  Thy  will  be  mine  ; 
 kito  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  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt : 
 
 If  needy  here  and  poor, 
 
 174 
 
SUBMISSION. 
 
 Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 
 Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
 
 The  manna  of  Thy  word 
 Let  my  soul  feed  upon ; 
 
 And  if  all  else  should  fail, 
 My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done  ! 
 
 3  My  Saviour,  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  ! 
 
 4  My  Saviour,  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 ! 
 
 173  8,  7;  4,  4,  8,  8. 
 
 c  It  is  r/ood  that  a  man  should  both  hope 
 and  quietly  wait  for  the  salvation  of 
 the  Lord? 
 
 1  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right : 
 Holy  His  will  abideth ; 
 I  will  be  still,  whate'er  He  do'th, 
 And  follow  where  He  guideth. 
 
 175 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 He  is  my  God  ; 
 
 Though  dark  my  road. 
 He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 
 "Wherefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 
 
 Whatever  my  God  ordains  is  right  : 
 
 He  never  will  deceive  me ; 
 He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path ; 
 I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 
 And  take  content 
 What  He  hath  sent ; 
 His  hand  can  turn  my  grief  away. 
 And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 
 
 Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right: 
 
 Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
 May  bitter  seem  to  my  faint  heart, 
 I  take  it,  all  unshrinking ; 
 Tears  pass  away 
 With  dawn  of  day  ; 
 Sweet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart, 
 And  pain  and  sorrow  shall  depart. 
 
 Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right : 
 
 Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken ; 
 Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  mine. 
 Yet  am  I  not  forsaken  ; 
 My  Father's  care 
 Is  round  me  there  : 
 He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 
 And  ^o  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 
 
 17G 
 
SUBMISSION. 
 
 174  3,  8,  8,  4. 
 
 1  Thy  will  be  done' 
 
 1  My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray, 
 Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
 
 0  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  reply, 
 
 '  Thy  will  be  done,' 
 
 4  If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
 What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine ; 
 
 1  only  yield  Thee  what  was  Thine ; 
 
 '  Thy  will  be  done.' 
 
 5  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
 My  life  in  premature  decay, 
 
 My  Father,  still  I  strive  to  say, 
 
 '  Thy  will  be  done.' 
 
 6  If  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
 AVith  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
 My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 
 
 '  Thy  will  be  done.' 
 
 177  M 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 7  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day ; 
 Blend  it  with  Thine ;  and  take  away 
 All  now  that  makes  it  hard  to  say, 
 
 1  Thy  will  be  done.' 
 
 8  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
 The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
 1 11  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 
 
 6  Thy  will  be  done.' 
 
 175  7s. 
 
 c  Mij  times  cm  in  Thy  hand.' 
 
 1  Sovereign  Elder  of  the  skies, 
 Ever  gracious,  ever  wise, 
 All  my  times  are  in  Thy  hand ; 
 All  events  at  Thy  command. 
 He  that  formed  me  in  the  womb, 
 
 He  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb  ; 
 All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
 Ordered  by  His  wise  decree. 
 
 2  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
 Times  of  penury  and  wealth, 
 Times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
 Times  of  triumph  and  relief, 
 Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove, 
 Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love, — 
 All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
 As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 
 
 3  Plagues  and  death  around  me  fly; 
 Till  He  bids  I  cannot  die : 
 
 178 
 
SUBMISSION. 
 
 Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit 
 Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 
 
 0  Thou,  gracious,  wise,  and  just, 
 In  Thy  hands  my  life  I  trust ; 
 Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  ? 
 
 1  resign  it  to  Thy  will. 
 
 4  May  I  always  own  Thy  hand, 
 Still  to  the  surrender  stand, 
 Know  that  Thou  art  God  alone : 
 I  and  mine  are  all  Thy  own. 
 Thee  at  all  times  will  I  bless  ; 
 Having  Thee,  I  all  possess : 
 How  can  I  bereaved  be, 
 Since  I  cannot  part  with  Thee  ! 
 
 176  7s. 
 
 { My  soul  is  even  as  a  weaned  child.7 
 
 1  Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart ; 
 
 Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
 Upright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 
 
 Make  me  as  a  weaned  child, 
 From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
 Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 
 
 2  What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 
 
 Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
 "What  to-morrow  may  betide, 
 
 Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave ; 
 'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  care ; 
 Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 
 
 179 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 180  C.  M. 
 
 ;  To  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is 
 gain.' 
 
 1  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  death  shall  bruise  this  springing  seed 
 
 Before  it  come  to  fruit, 
 The  will  with  Thee  goes  for  the  deed ; 
 Thy  life  was  in  the  root. 
 
 3  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 
 
 That  I  may  long  obey ; 
 If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
 To  rise  to  endless  day  ? 
 
 4  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 
 
 Than  He  went  through  before : 
 He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 
 Must  enter  by  this  door. 
 
 5  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? 
 
 6  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 
 
 And  weary,  sinful  days, 
 And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
 That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 
 
 184 
 
AFFLICTION. 
 
 7  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small 
 The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
 But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
 And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 
 
 181  7s. 
 
 i  What  son  is  he  whom  the  father 
 chasteneth  not  ? ' 
 
 1  'Tis  my  happiness  below, 
 
 Not  to  live  without  the  cross, 
 But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
 Sanctifying  every  loss. 
 
 2  Trials  must,  and  will  befall ; 
 
 But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
 Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, 
 This  is  happiness  to  me. 
 
 3  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 
 
 Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer ; 
 Trials  bring  me  to  His  feet, 
 
 Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 
 
 4  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
 
 No  chastisement  by  the  way, 
 Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 
 I  should  prove  a  castaway  ? 
 
 5  Aliens  may  escape  the  rod, 
 
 Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight ; 
 But  the  true-born  child  of  God 
 Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 
 
 185 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 3  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 
 
 From  every  murmur  free ; 
 The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
 And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 
 
 4  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 
 
 My  path  of  life  attend ; 
 Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
 And  bless  its  happy  end.    Amen. 
 
 179  s.  m, 
 
 '  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and 
 He  shall  sustain  thee.' 
 
 1  Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 
 And  ways  into  His  hands, 
 
 To  His  sure  truth,  and  tender  care, 
 Who  earth  and  heaven  commands ; 
 
 2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 
 Whom  winds  and  seas  obey ; 
 
 He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
 He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 
 
 3  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 
 By  self-consuming  care ; 
 
 To  Him  commend  thy  cause ;  His  ear 
 Attends  the  softest  prayer. 
 
 4  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ; 
 Hope,  and  be  undismayed ; 
 
 God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears ; 
 God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
 
 182 
 
SUBMISSION. 
 
 5  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms 
 He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 
 
 Wait  thou  His  time ;  so  shall  this  night 
 Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 
 
 6  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 
 To  choose,  and  to  command ; 
 
 So  shalt  thou,  wondering,  own  His  way 
 How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand ! 
 
 7  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 
 His  counsel  shall  appear ; 
 
 When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought, 
 That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 
 
 8  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord ; 
 Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee ; 
 
 0  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
 Confirm  the  feeble  knee ! 
 
 9  Thou  everywhere  hast  way, 
 And  all  things  serve  Thy  might ; 
 
 Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
 Thy  path  unsullied  light. 
 
 10       Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 
 
 Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 
 And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 
 Thy  love  and  guardian  care.    Amen. 
 
 183 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 180  c.  m. 
 
 1  To  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is 
 gain.' 
 
 1  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  death  shall  bruise  this  springing  seed 
 
 Before  it  come  to  fruit, 
 The  will  with  Thee  goes  for  the  deed ; 
 Thy  life  was  in  the  root. 
 
 3  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 
 
 That  I  may  long  obey ; 
 If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
 To  rise  to  endless  day  ? 
 
 4  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 
 
 Than  He  went  through  before : 
 He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 
 Must  enter  by  this  door. 
 
 5  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? 
 
 6  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 
 
 And  weary,  sinful  days, 
 And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
 That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 
 
 184 
 
AFFLICTION. 
 
 7  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small. 
 The  eye  of  faith  is  dim ; 
 But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
 And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 
 
 181  7s. 
 
 '  Illicit  son  is  he  whom  the  father 
 chasteneth  not  V 
 
 1  'Tis  my  happiness  below, 
 
 Not  to  live  without  the  cross, 
 But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know. 
 Sanctifying  every  loss. 
 
 2  Trials  must,  and  will  befall ; 
 
 But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
 Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, 
 This  is  happiness  to  me. 
 
 3  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 
 
 Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer ; 
 Trials  bring  me  to  His  feet, 
 
 Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 
 
 4  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
 
 No  chastisement  by  the  way, 
 Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 
 I  should  prove  a  castaway  ? 
 
 5  Aliens  may  escape  the  rod, 
 
 Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight ; 
 But  the  true-born  child  of  God 
 Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 
 
 185 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 182  L.  M. 
 
 c  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  yet  the  Lord 
 thinketh  upon  me.' 
 
 1  God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call ; 
 Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
 
 When  the  great  water-floods  prevail. 
 Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 
 
 2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint, 
 Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  ? 
 Where,  but  with  Thee,  whose  open  door 
 Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 
 
 3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
 And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
 Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
 That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 
 
 4  Fair  is  the  lot  that 's  cast  for  me ; 
 I  have  an  Advocate  with  Thee ; 
 They,  whom  the  world  caresses  most, 
 Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 
 
 5  Poor  though  I  am,  despised,  forgot, 
 Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
 And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
 
 For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 
 
 183  7s, 
 
 '  It  is  I;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 1  When  the  dark  waves  round  us  roll, 
 And  we  look  in  vain  for  aid, 
 Speak,  Lord,  to  the  trembling  soul — 
 '  It  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 186 
 
AFFLICTION. 
 
 2  When  we  dimly  trace  Thy  form 
 
 In  mysterious  clouds  arrayed, 
 Be  the  echo  of  the  storm — 
 '  It  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 3  When  our  brightest  hopes  depart, 
 
 When  our  fairest  visions  fade, 
 Whisper  to  the  fainting  heart — 
 "  It  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 4  When  we  weep  beside  the  bier 
 
 Where  some  well-loved  form  is  laid, 
 0  may  then  the  mourner  hear — 
 6  It  is  I;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 5  When  with  wearing  hopeless  pain 
 
 Sinks  the  spirit  sore  dismayed, 
 Breathe  Thou  then  the  comfort-strain — 
 *  It  is  I;  be  not  afraid.' 
 
 6  When  we  feel  the  end  is  near, 
 
 Passing  into  death's  dark  shade, 
 
 May  the  voice  be  strong  and  clear — 
 
 '  It  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.'    Amen. 
 
 184  •  6,  5. 
 
 '  As  sorrowful,  yet  aliuay  rejoicing.' 
 
 1  Oh,  let  him  whose  sorrow 
 No  relief  can  find, 
 Trust  in  God  and  borrow 
 Ease  for  heart  and  mind. 
 
 1ST 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE* 
 
 Where  the  mourner,  weeping, 
 
 Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
 God  His  watch  is  keeping, 
 
 Though  none  else  be  near. 
 
 2  God  will  never  leave  thee ; 
 
 All  thy  wants  He  knows, 
 Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  thee, 
 
 Sees  thy  cares  and  woes : 
 If  in  grief  thou  languish 
 
 He  will  dry  the  tear, 
 Who  His  children's  anguish 
 
 Soothes  with  succour  near. 
 
 3  All  thy  woe  and  sadness, 
 
 In  this  world  below. 
 Balance  not  the  gladness 
 
 Thou  in  heaven  shalt  know, 
 When  thy  gracious  Saviour, 
 
 In  the  realms  above, 
 Crowns  thee  with  His  favour, 
 
 Fills  thee  with  His  love. 
 
 185  6, 5. 
 
 1 1  have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith 
 fail  notl 
 
 In  the  hour  of  trial, 
 Jesus,  pray  for  me, 
 
 Lest,  by  base  denial, 
 I  depart  from  Thee  : 
 
 188 
 
AFFLICTION. 
 
 186 
 
 When  Thou  seest  me  waver, 
 
 With  a  look  recall, 
 Nor,  for  fear  or  favour, 
 
 Suffer  me  to  fall. 
 
 2  If  with  sore  affliction 
 
 Thou  in  love  chastise, 
 Pour  Thy  benediction 
 
 On  the  sacrifice ; 
 Then,  upon  Thine  altar 
 
 Freely  offered  up, 
 Though  the  flesh  may  falter, 
 
 Faith  shall  drink  the  cup. 
 
 3  When,  in  dust  and  ashes, 
 
 To  the  grave  I  sink, 
 While  heaven's  glory  flashes 
 
 O'er  the  shelving  brink, 
 On  Thy  truth  relying, 
 
 Through  that  mortal  strife, 
 Lord,  receive  me,  dying, 
 
 To  eternal  life.    Amen. 
 
 c.  M. 
 
 '  Remember  Thou  me,  for  TJiy  good- 
 ness' sake,  0  Lord.'' 
 
 0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
 
 I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
 In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
 
 Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 
 
 189 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 2  When,  groaning,  on  my  burdened  heart 
 
 My  sins  lie  heavily, 
 My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart ; 
 In  love,  remember  me. 
 
 3  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 
 
 And  ills  I  cannot  flee ; 
 0  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day ; 
 For  good,  remember  me. 
 
 4  Distressed  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 
 
 This  feeble  body  see  ; 
 Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
 Hear,  and  remember  me. 
 
 5  If  on  my  face,  for  Thy  dear  name, 
 
 Shame  and  reproaches  be, 
 All  hail !  reproach,  and  welcome  !  shame, 
 If  Thou  remember  me. 
 
 6  The  hour  is  near  ;  consigned  to  death, 
 
 I  own  the  just  decree ; 
 Saviour,  with  my  last  parting  breath, 
 I'll  cry,  'Bemember  me.'    Amen. 
 
 187  c- M- 
 
 1  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy 
 salvation? 
 
 1  On  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
 A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
 A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
 That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 
 
 190 
 
TEMPTATION  AND  DECLENSION. 
 
 2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 
 
 When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
 Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
 Of  Jesus  and  His  word  ? 
 
 3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed  ! 
 
 How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
 But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
 The  world  can  never  fill. 
 
 4  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 
 
 Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
 I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
 And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 
 
 5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
 
 Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
 Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
 And  worship  only  Thee. 
 
 6  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.    Amen. 
 
 188  L.  M. 
 
 1  Lord,  to  whom  shall  we  go  ?     Thou 
 hast  the  words  of  eternal  life.' 
 
 1  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
 My  refuge,  my  Almighty  Friend ! 
 And  can  my  soul  from  Thee  depart, 
 On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 
 
 191 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 2  Whither,  ah,  whither  shall  I  go, 
 
 A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
 Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
 One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 
 
 3  Eternal  life  Thy  words  impart ; 
 
 On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives : 
 Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
 Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 
 
 4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine ; 
 
 While  Thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
 One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  Thine, 
 My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 
 
 5  Low  at  Thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie  ; 
 
 Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine ; 
 Still  let  me  live  beneath  Thine  eye, 
 For  life,  eternal  life,  is  Thine.    Amen. 
 
 189  8s. 
 
 tBMurn  unto  Me,  and  I  will  return 
 unto  you.7 
 
 1  Weaky  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  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
 
 More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin, 
 
 192 
 
JUSTIF1CA  TIOX. 
 
 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  knowest  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. 
 
 4  Ah,  give  me,  Lord,  the  tender  heart, 
 
 That  trembles  at  the  approach  of  sin ; 
 A  godly  fear  of  sin  impart, 
 
 Implant  and  root  it  deep  within, 
 That  I  may  dread  Thy  gracious  power, 
 And  never  dare  offend  Thee  more.   Amen 
 
 190  c.  m. 
 
 1  In  that  day  there  shall  be  a  fountain 
 opened  .  .  .  for  sin  and  for  un- 
 cleanness.' 
 
 1  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
 
 Drawn  from  Immanuel'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  have  I,  as  vile  as  he7 
 
 Washed  all  my  sins  away. 
 
 193  N 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 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  has  been  my  theme, 
 And  shall  be  till  I  die. 
 
 5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
 
 I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
 When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
 Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 
 
 6  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared, 
 
 Unworthy  though  I  be, 
 For  me  a  blood-bought,  free  reward, 
 A  golden  harp  for  me. 
 
 7  Tis  strung,  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 
 
 And  formed  by  power  divine, 
 To  sound,  in  God  the  Father's  ears, 
 
 No  other  name  but  Thine. 
 
 191  s.  m; 
 
 4  Behold  the  Lamb  of 
 away  the  si  a  of  th 
 
 1       Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
 
 Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh 
 away  the  sin  of  the  world.3 
 
 On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
 Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
 Or  wash  away  the  stain. 
 
 194 
 
JUSTIFICA  TION. 
 
 2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
 Takes  all  our  sins  away, 
 
 A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
 And  richer  blood  than  they. 
 
 3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
 On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
 
 While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
 And  there  confess  my  sin. 
 
 4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
 The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear, 
 
 When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
 And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 
 
 5  Believing,  we  rejoice 
 
 To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
 We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
 And  sing  His  bleeding  love 
 
 192  l.  it 
 
 '  And  this  is  His  name  whereby  He 
 shall   be   called,    THE  LORD 
 
 our  righteousness: 
 
 1  Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
 My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
 'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
 With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 
 
 2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  day ; 
 For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
 Fully  absolved  through  these  I  am 
 From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 
 
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 3  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
 To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
 Even  then,  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
 Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me. 
 
 4  Jesus,  be  endless  praise  to  Thee, 
 Whose  boundless  mercy  hath  for  me — 
 For  me,  a  full  atonement  made, 
 
 An  everlasting  ransom  paid. 
 
 5  0  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice ; 
 "Now  bid  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice ; 
 Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
 Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness.  Amen. 
 
 193  L.  M. 
 
 '  Be  it  unto  thee  even  as  thou  iciltJ 
 
 1  And  dost  Thou  say,  Ask  what  thou  wilt  ? 
 
 Lord,  I  would  seize  the  golden  hour ; 
 I  pray  to  be  released  from  guilt, 
 
 And  freed  from  sin  and  Satan's  power. 
 
 2  More  of  Thy  presence,  Lord,  impart ; 
 
 More  of  Thine  image  let  me  bear  ; 
 Erect  Thy  throne  within  my  heart, 
 And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
 
 3  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  sealed, 
 
 And  from  Thy  joy  to  draw  my  strength  ; 
 To  have  Thy  boundless  love  revealed 
 
 In  all  its  height,  and  breadth,  and  length. 
 
 196 
 
ACCESS  TO  GOD. 
 
 4  Grant  these  requests ;  I  ask  no  more, 
 But  to  Thy  care  the  rest  resign ; 
 Sick,  or  in  health,  or  rich,  or  poor, 
 All  shall  be  well,  if  Thou  art  mine. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 194  7s. 
 
 i  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you.' 
 
 1  Come,  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  ; 
 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  !    Amen. 
 
 197 
 
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 195  7s. 
 
 ' For  me,  to  live  is  Christ.' 
 
 1  Object  of  my  first  desire, 
 
 Jesus,  crucified  for  me  ! 
 All  to  happiness  aspire, 
 
 Only  to  be  found  in  Thee : 
 Thee  to  please,  and  Thee  to  know, 
 Constitute  our  bliss  below  ; 
 Thee  to  see,  and  Thee  to  love, 
 Constitute  our  bliss  above. 
 
 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, 
 Singly  from  Thy  smile  it  flows : 
 Peace  and  happiness  are  Thine  ; 
 Mine  they  are,  if  Thou  art  mine. 
 
 3  Whilst  I  feel  Thy  love  to  me, 
 
 Every  object  teems  ivith  joy; 
 Here,  0  may  I  walk  with  Thee, 
 
 Then  into  Thy  presence  die ! 
 Let  me  but  Thyself  possess, 
 Total  sum  of  happiness  ! 
 Real  bliss  I  then  shall  prove, 
 Heaven  below,  and  heaven  above. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 198 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 196  8,  8,  8,  6. 
 
 '  Mi i  soul  folloiveth  hard  after  Thee : 
 Thy  right  hand  wpholdcth  me.' 
 
 1  O  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen ! 
 
 Since  on  Thine  arm  Thou  bidd'st  me  lean, 
 Help  me,  throughout  life's  varying  scene, 
 By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 
 
 2  Blest  with  this  fellowship  divine, 
 Take  what  Thou  wilt,  I'll  ne'er  repine ; 
 Even  as  the  branches  to  the  vine, 
 
 My  soul  would  cling  to  Thee. 
 
 3  Without  a  murmur  I  dismiss 
 
 My  former  dreams  of  earthly  bliss, 
 My  joy,  my  consolation  this, 
 
 Each  hour  to  cling  to  Thee. 
 
 4  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
 And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove, 
 With  patient,  uncomplaining  love 
 
 Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 
 
 5  Oft  when  I  seem  to  tread  alone 
 
 Some  barren  waste,  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
 Thy  voice  of  love  in  gentlest  tone 
 
 Whispers,  <  Still  cling  to  Me.' 
 
 6  Though  faith  and  hope  may  long  be  tried, 
 I  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside ; 
 
 How  safe,  how  calm,  how  satisfied, 
 
 The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee ! 
 
 199 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 7  Blest  is  my  lot,  whate'er  befall ; 
 What  can  disturb  me,  who  appal, 
 While,  as  my  strength,  my  rock,  my  all, 
 Saviour,  I  cling  to  Thee ! 
 
 197  L.  M. 
 
 c  Nevertheless  I  am  continually  with  Thee.' 
 
 1  0  Thou,  by  long  experience  tried, 
 Near  whom  no  grief  can  long  abide, 
 My  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
 I  pass  my  years  of  banishment ! 
 
 2  All  scenes  alike  engaging  prove 
 
 To  souls  impressed  with  sacred  love ; 
 Where'er  they  dwell,  they  dwell  in  Thee, 
 In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 
 
 3  To  me  remains  nor  place  nor  time ; 
 My  country  is  in  every  clime ; 
 
 I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
 On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 
 
 4  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
 The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none ; 
 But,  with  our  God  to  guide  our  way, 
 rTis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 
 
 5  Could  I  be  cast  where  Thou  art  not, 
 That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ! 
 But  regions  none  remote  I  call, 
 Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 
 
 200 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 198  s.  m. 
 
 '  I  am  continually  with  Thee.' 
 
 1  Still  with  Thee,  0  my  God, 
 I  would  desire  to  be, 
 
 By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
 I  would  be  still  with  Thee : 
 
 2  With  Thee,  when  dawn  comes  in, 
 And  calls  me  back  to  care, 
 
 Each  day  returning  to  begin 
 With  Thee,  my  God,  in  prayer ; 
 
 3  With  Thee,  amid  the  crowd 
 That  throngs  the  busy  mart, 
 
 To  hear  Thy  voice,  where  Time's  is  loud, 
 Speak  softly  to  my  heart ; 
 
 4  With  Thee,  when  day  is  done, 
 And  evening  calms  the  mind ; 
 
 The  setting,  as  the  rising  sun, 
 With  Thee,  my  heart  would  find ; 
 
 5  With  Thee,  when  darkness  brings 
 The  signal  of  repose  ; 
 
 Calm  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings, 
 Mine  eyelids  I  would  close. 
 
 6  With  Thee,  in  Thee,  by  faith 
 Abiding  I  would  be  ; 
 
 By  day,  by  night,  in  life,  in  death, 
 I  would  be  still  with  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 201 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 199  7-. 
 
 •'/  will  love  him.  and  will  -manifest 
 7  to  him.' 
 
 1  Son  of  God.  to  Thee  I  cry; 
 By  the  holy  mystery 
 
 Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
 By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
 Lord.  Thy  presence  let  me  see; 
 Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 
 
 2  Lamb  of  God.  to  Thee  I  cry : 
 By  Thy  bitter  agony. 
 
 By  Thy  pangs,  to  us  unknown. 
 By  Thy  Spirit's  parting  groan, 
 Lord.  Thy  presence  let  me  see; 
 Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 
 
 3  Prince  of  life,  to  Thee  I  cry ; 
 By  Thy  glorious  majesty. 
 
 By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
 Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
 Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see ; 
 Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 
 
 4  Lord  of  glory,  God  most  high, 
 Man  exalted  to  the  sky, 
 
 With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill, 
 
 Prompt  me  to  perform  Thy  will; 
 
 Then  Thy  glory  I  shall  see; 
 
 Thou  wilt  bring  me  home  to  Thee.  Amen. 
 
 202 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 200  c.  m. 
 
 'My  sotd  thirtieth  for  God,  for  the 
 living  God.' 
 
 1  0 !  who  is  like  the  Mighty  One, 
 
 Whose  throne  is  in  the  sky, 
 Who  compasseth  the  universe 
 
 With  His  all-searching  eye, 
 At  whose  creative  word  appeared 
 
 The  dry  land  and  the  sea  ? 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee,  0  Lord, 
 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee ! 
 
 2  Around  Him  suns  and  systems  swim 
 
 In  harmony  and  light ; 
 Beside  Him  harps  angelic  hymn 
 
 His  praises  day  and  night ; 
 Yet,  to  the  contrite  in  the  dust 
 
 For  mercy  turn  will  He : 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee,  0  Lord, 
 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee ! 
 
 3  Yes  !  though  unlimited  His  works, 
 
 His  power  upholds  them  all ; 
 He  clothes  the  lilies  of  the  field, 
 
 And  marks  the  sparrow's  fall ; 
 The  ravens  young  cry  not  in  vain. 
 
 Then  will  He  pass  not  me : 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee.  O  Lord, 
 
 My  spirit  thirsts  for  Thee !    Amen. 
 
 203 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 201  6,  4;  6,  6,  4. 
 
 '  My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out 
 for  the  living  God.7 
 
 1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
 
 Nearer  to  Thee ! 
 Even  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  the  wanderer, 
 
 The  sun  gone  down, 
 Darkness  be  over  me, 
 
 My  rest  a  stone ; 
 Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
 Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, — 
 
 Nearer  to  Thee ! 
 
 3  There  let  the  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  griefs 
 Bethel  I'll  raise; 
 
 204 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 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,  still  my  song  shall  be, 
 Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, — 
 
 Nearer  to  Thee  !   Amen. 
 
 202  8,  8,  6, 
 
 '  The  love  of  Christ  which  passeth  knowledge.3 
 
 1  0  love  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art ! 
 When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 
 
 All  taken  up  by  Thee  ? 
 I  thirst,  I  pant,  I  faint  to  prove 
 The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 
 
 The  love  of  Christ  to  me ! 
 
 2  Stronger  His  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
 Its  riches  are  unsearchable ; 
 
 The  firstborn  sons  of  light 
 Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see ; 
 They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 
 
 The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 
 
 3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God ; 
 Oh  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 
 
 In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
 
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 For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine ; 
 This  only  portion.  Lord,  be  mine, 
 Be  mine  this  better  part. 
 
 4  Oh  that  I  could  for  ever  sit 
 With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 
 
 Be  this  my  happy  choice ; 
 My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
 My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this. 
 
 To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice.    Amen. 
 
 203  c.  m. 
 
 •He  went  up  into  a  mountain 
 apart  to  pray.' 
 
 1  Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
 
 From  strife  and  tumult  far, 
 From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
 His  most  successful  war. 
 
 2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade 
 
 With  prayer  and  praise  agree, 
 And  seem,  by  Thy  sweet  bounty,  made 
 For  those  who  follow  Thee. 
 
 3  There,  if  Thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 
 
 And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
 Oh,  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
 She  communes  with  her  God ! 
 
 4  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life, 
 
 Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 
 And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — ■ 
 My  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine  ! 
 
 206 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 5  What  thanks  I  owe  Thee,  and  what  love ! 
 A  boundless,  endless  store 
 Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 
 When  time  shall  be  no  more. 
 
 204  8s. 
 
 '  There  wrestled  a  man  with  him  until 
 the  breaking  of  the  day.' 
 
 1  Come,  0  Thou  traveller  unknown, 
 
 Whom  still  I  hold  but  cannot  see ; 
 My  company  before  is  gone, 
 
 And  I  am  left  alone  with  Thee ; 
 With  Thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
 And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 
 
 2  I  need  not  tell  Thee  who  I  am, 
 
 My  misery  or  sin  declare ; 
 Thyself  hast  called  me  by  my  name ; 
 
 Look  on  Thy  hands,  and  read  it  there : 
 But  who,  I  ask  Thee,  who  art  Thou  ? 
 Tell  me  Thv  name,  and  tell  me  now. 
 
 3  In  vain  Thou  strugglest  to  get  free, 
 
 I  never  will  unloose  my  hold : 
 Art  Thou  the  man  that  died  for  me  ? 
 
 The  secret  of  Thy  love  unfold : 
 Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  Thee  go, 
 Till  I  Thy  name,  Thy  nature  know. 
 
 4  What  though  my  shrinking  flesh  complain, 
 
 And  murmur  to  contend  so  long, 
 I  rise  superior  to  my  pain ; 
 
 When  I  am  weak  then  I  am  strong ; 
 
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 And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 
 I  shall  with  the  God-man  prevail. 
 
 5  Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak, 
 
 But  confident  in  self-despair ; 
 Speak  to  my  heart,  in  blessings  speak ; 
 
 Be  conquered  by  my  instant  prayer ! 
 Speak,  or  Thou  never  hence  shalt  move, 
 And  tell  me,  if  Thy  name  is  Love  ? 
 
 6  'Tis  Love !  'tis  Love  !  Thou  diedst  for  me  ! 
 
 I  hear  Thy  whisper  in  my  heart ; 
 The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee ; 
 
 Pure  universal  Love  Thou  art ; 
 To  me,  to  all  Thy  bowels  move  ; 
 Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 
 
 7  I  know  Thee,  Saviour,  who  Thou  art, 
 
 Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  friend ; 
 Nor  wilt  Thou  with  the  night  depart, 
 
 But  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end  : 
 Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove ; 
 Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 
 
 8  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  on  me 
 
 Hath  risen  with  healing  in  His  wings  ; 
 
 Withered  my  nature's  strength,  from  Thee 
 My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings ; 
 
 My  help  is  all  laid  up  above ; 
 
 Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 
 
 208 
 
FELLOWSHIP  WITH  GOD. 
 
 9  Contented  now,  upon  my  thigh 
 
 I  halt,  till  life's  short  journey  end; 
 
 All  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 
 
 On  Thee  alone  for  strength  depend ; 
 
 Nor  have  I  power  from  Thee  to  move ; 
 
 Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name  is  Love. 
 
 205  p.  m. 
 
 '  i"  will  not  let  Thee  go,  except  Thou 
 bless  me.7 
 
 1  I  will  not  let  Thee  go,  Thou  Help  in  time 
 
 of  need ! 
 Heap  ill  on  ill,  I  trust  Thee  still, 
 E'en  when  it  seems  that  Thou  wouldst  slay 
 indeed ! 
 Do  as  Thou  wilt  with  me ; 
 I  yet  will  cling  to  Thee  ; 
 Hide  Thou  Thy  face,  yet,  Help  in  time  of 
 need, 
 I  will  not  let  Thee  go  ! 
 
 2  I  will  not  let  Thee  go ;  should  I  forsake  my 
 
 bliss  ? 
 No,  Lord,  Thou'rt  mine,  and  I  am  Thine ; 
 Thee  will  I  hold  when  all  things  else  I  miss. 
 Though  dark  and  sad  the  night, 
 Joy  cometh  with  Thy  light, 
 0   Thou,    my   San ;    should   I   forsake   my 
 bliss? 
 I  will  not  let  Thee  go ! 
 
 209  O 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 3  I  will  not  let  Thee  go,  my  God,  my  Life,  my 
 Lord ! 
 Not  death  can  tear  me  from  His  care. 
 Who  for  my  sake  His  soul   in   death   out- 
 poured ; 
 Thou  diedst  in  love  to  me : 
 I  say  in  love  to  Thee, 
 E'en  when  my  heart  shall  break,  my  Life, 
 my  Lord, 
 I  will  not  let  Thee  go  ! 
 
 206  10,4. 
 
 1 1  will  not  let  TJiee  go.' 
 
 1  I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  let  Thee  go, 
 
 I  love  Thee  so  ; 
 Far  less  Thy  love  will  ever  suffer  Thee 
 
 To  part  with  mee 
 
 2  I  know  Thou  lovest  me,  but  cannot  tell 
 
 How  long,  how  well ; 
 And  all  the  love  that  fills  this  heart  of  mine 
 
 Is  drawn  from  Thine. 
 
 3  I  feel  no  sorrow,  and  I  fear  no  fear 
 
 When  Thou  art  near ; 
 And  all  my  sinful  feelings  droop  and  die 
 
 Beneath  Thine  eye. 
 
 4  0  let  my  weary  head  sink  down  to  rest 
 
 Upon  Thy  breast ; 
 And  let  me  drink,  in  loving  words,  my  fill 
 
 Of  Thy  sweet  will. 
 
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PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE.  . 
 
 5  When  my  weak  spirit  cannot  rise  in  song, 
 
 0  make  me  strong ! 
 And  when  uneasy  murmurings  will  not  cease, 
 
 0  whisper  peace ! 
 
 6  Upon  Thy  bosom  leaning,  let  me  there 
 
 Lose  all  my  care ; 
 And,  gazing  on  Thy  glory,  let  me  be 
 
 Transformed  like  Thee. 
 
 7  O  love  of  Christ,  that  I  can  never  know, 
 
 Nor  yet  let  go ! 
 With  Thee,  all  sorrow  from  my  life  is  driven, 
 
 And  death  is  heaven. 
 
 207  5,  5;  6,  5. 
 
 'Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
 trie  all  the  days  of  my  life.' 
 
 1  Though  troubles  assail, 
 
 And  dangers  affright, 
 Though  friends  should  all  fail, 
 
 And  foes  all  unite ; 
 Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 
 
 Whatever  betide, 
 The  Scripture  assures  us, 
 
 '  The  Lord  will  provide/ 
 
 2  The  birds,  without  barn 
 
 Or  storehouse,  are  fed ; 
 From  them  let  us  learn 
 To  trust  for  our  bread : 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 His  saints  what  is  fitting 
 Shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
 
 So  long  as  'tis  written, 
 '  The  Lord  will  provide/ 
 
 His  call  we  obey, 
 
 Like  Abram  of  old, 
 Not  knowing  our  way, 
 
 But  faith  makes  us  bold ; 
 For,  though  we  are  strangers. 
 
 We  have  a  good  guide, 
 And  trust,  in  all  dangers, 
 
 4  The  Lord  will  provide.' 
 
 No  strength  of  our  own, 
 
 Nor  goodness  we  claim  ; 
 Yet  since  we  have  known 
 
 The  Saviour's  great  name, 
 In  this  our  strong  tower 
 
 For  safety  we  hide, — 
 The  Lord  is  our  power ; 
 
 '  The  Lord  will  provide.' 
 
 208  c.  m. 
 
 '  Then  came  she,  and  worshipped  Him, 
 saying,  Lord,  help  me  V 
 
 1  0  help  us,  Lord  !  each  hour  of  need, 
 Thy  heavenly  succour  give  ; 
 Help  us  in  thought,  and  wcrd,  and  deed, 
 Each  hour  on  earth  Ave  live. 
 
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PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE. 
 
 2  0  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed, 
 
 With  contrite  anguish  sore ; 
 And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
 
 0  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 
 
 3  0  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith, 
 
 More  firmly  to  believe ; 
 For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath 
 The  more  shall  he  receive. 
 
 4  0  help  us,  Jesus,  from  on  high; 
 
 We  know  no  help  but  Thee ; 
 0  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 
 
 As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be.    Amen. 
 
 209  c.  m. 
 
 1  From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry 
 unto  Thee,  when  my  heart  is  over- 
 whelmed; lead  me  to  the  Rock  that 
 is  higher  than  I.} 
 
 1  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
 
 On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
 On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
 My  fainting  hope  relies. 
 
 2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 
 
 For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
 Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
 For  every  pain  I  feel. 
 
 3  But  Oh !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 
 
 1  fear  to  call  Thee  mine ; 
 
 The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
 And  all  my  hopes  decline. 
 
 213 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 
 
 Thou  art  my  only  trust, 
 And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  Thee, 
 Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 
 
 5  Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
 
 And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
 And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
 Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 
 
 6  No ;  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
 
 Attends  the  mourner's  prayer ; 
 0  may  I  ever  find  access 
 
 To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 
 
 7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still ; 
 
 Here  let  mv  soul  retreat, 
 With  humble  hope  attend  Thy  will, 
 And  wait  beneath  Thy  feet. 
 
 210  c.  m. 
 
 'I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times.'' 
 
 1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
 
 In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
 The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
 My  heart  and  tongue  employ,, 
 
 2  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 
 
 Till  all  that  are  distressed 
 From  my  example  courage  take, 
 And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 
 
 214 
 
PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE. 
 
 3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 
 
 The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
 
 Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 
 
 Who  on  His  succour  trust. 
 
 4  0  make  but  trial  of  His  love ! 
 
 Experience  will  decide 
 How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
 Who  in  His  truth  confide. 
 
 5  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 
 
 Have  nothing  else  to  fear ; 
 Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
 Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 
 
 211  c.  M, 
 
 '  I  have  all,  and  abound.' 
 
 1  0  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  Thee, 
 
 And  on  Thy  care  depend ; 
 
 To  Thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
 
 My  best,  my  only  Friend. 
 
 2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried. 
 
 Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 
 May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
 And  glory  in  Thy  name. 
 
 3  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 
 
 But  may  be  found  in  Thee ; 
 I  must  have  all  things  and  abound. 
 While  God  is  God  to  me. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  : 
 
 4  Oh  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 
 
 To  look  within  the  veil, 
 To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
 Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 
 
 5  He  who  has  made  my  heaven  secure 
 
 Will  here  all  good  provide ; 
 While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor? 
 What  can  I  want  beside  ? 
 
 6  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  Thee  ; 
 
 I  triumph  and  adore ; 
 lenceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
 To  love  and  please  Thee  more. 
 
 212  L.  M. 
 
 1 0  that  TJwu  wouldest  bless  me  indeed ! ' 
 
 1  0  God  of  Israel,  hear  my  prayer ! 
 Let  me  Thy  richest  blessing  share  ; 
 Thy  blessing  shall  my  portion  be ; 
 O  let  that  blessing  rest  on  me ! 
 
 2  If  shining  suns  my  path  attend, 
 And  all  their  cheering  influence  lend, 
 Thy  blessing  still  I'll  most  desire; 
 To  that  my  highest  hopes  aspire. 
 
 3  Or  if  affliction's  storm  should  lower, 
 I'll  trust  Thee  in  the  darkest  hour; 
 On  Thee  I'll  rest  my  anxious  mind, 
 And  in  Thy  blessing  comfort  find, 
 
 216 
 
PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE. 
 
 4  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 
 And  ever  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
 Till  all  the  cares  of  life  shall  cease, 
 And,  blessing  Thee,  I  die  in  peace.  Amen. 
 
 213  L.  M. 
 
 '  The  Lord  went  before  them  .  .  .  by 
 night  in  a  pillar  of  fire,  to  give 
 them  light.' 
 
 1  When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved, 
 
 Out  of  the  land  of  bondage  came, 
 Her  fathers'  God  before  her  moved, 
 An  awful  guide  in  smoke  and  flame. 
 
 2  By  day,  along  the  astonished  lands 
 
 The  cloudy  pillar  glided  slow ; 
 By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  sands 
 Returned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 
 
 3  There  rose  the  choral  hymn  of  praise, 
 
 And  trump  and  timbrel  answered  keen. 
 And  Zion's  daughters  poured  their  lays, 
 With  priest's  and  warrior's  voice  between. 
 
 4  And  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 
 
 When  brightly  shines  the  prosperous  day 
 Be  thoughts  of  Thee  a  cloudy  screen, 
 To  temper  the  deceitful  ray ! 
 
 5  And  Oh,  when  stoops  on  Israel's  path, 
 
 In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night, 
 
 Be  Thou — long-suffering,  slow  to  wrath — 
 
 A  burning  and  a  shining  light !    Amen. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 214  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  This  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever; 
 He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death? 
 
 1  Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
 
 Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
 I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty ; 
 Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand : 
 
 Bread  of  heaven ! 
 Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 
 
 2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 
 
 Whence  the  healing  stream  doth  flow ; 
 Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 
 
 Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 
 
 Strong  Deliverer ! 
 Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 
 
 3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
 
 Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
 Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
 Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 
 
 Songs  of  praises 
 I  will  ever  give  to  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 215  8,  7,  4. 
 
 'For  TJiy  name's  sake,  lead,  me  and 
 '\vide  me' 
 
 1  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 ; 
 
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PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE. 
 
 Yet  possessing 
 Every  blessing, 
 If  our  God  our  Father  be, 
 
 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. 
 
 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. 
 
 216  10,  4;  10,  10. 
 
 cO  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth; 
 let  them  lead  me.' 
 
 1  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. 
 
 219 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 2  I  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  hath  blest  me,  sure  it  still 
 
 Will  lead  me  on, 
 O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 
 
 The  night  is  gone ; 
 And  with  the  morn  those  an^el  faces  smile, 
 Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 
 
 217  5,  5,  8,  8,  5,  5. 
 
 'Looking  unto  Jesus  the  Author  and 
 Finisher  of  our  faith.' 
 
 1  Jesus,  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  foe, 
 
 To  our  home  we  go. 
 
 220 
 
PROTECTION  AND  GUIDANCE, 
 
 When  Ave  seek  relief 
 
 From  a  long-felt  grief, 
 When  oppressed  by  new  temptations. 
 Lord,  increase  and  perfect  patience ; 
 
 Show  us  that  bright  shore 
 
 Where  we  weep  no  more. 
 
 Jesus,  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.    Amen. 
 
 218  7,  G. 
 
 '  Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God.' 
 
 1  0  Lamb  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  lusts  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. 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 
 
 O'er  every  hateful  foe : 
 Thy  love  each  heart  sustaineth 
 
 In  all  its  cares  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. 
 
 219  c.  m. 
 
 '  We  are  more  than  conquerors,  through 
 Him  that  loved  us.' 
 
 1  Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
 
 Who  makes  your  cause  His  own ; 
 The  hope  that's  built  upon  His  word 
 Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 
 
 2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 
 
 And  feeble  is  your  arm ; 
 Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
 Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 
 
 3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 
 
 Or  fainting,  shall  not  die ; 
 Jesus,  the  strength  of  every  saint, 
 Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 
 
PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense, 
 
 Faith  sees  Him  always  near, 
 A  guide,  a  glory,  a  defence ; 
 Then  what  have  you  to  fear  ? 
 
 5  As  surely  as  He  overcame 
 
 And  triumphed  once  for  you ; 
 So  surely  you  that  love  His  name 
 Shall  triumph  in  Him  too. 
 
 220  8, 
 
 '  Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us." 
 
 1  Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing; 
 
 Time  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace ; 
 Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 
 Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
 
 2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 
 
 Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come; 
 And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 
 Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
 
 3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
 
 Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God: 
 He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
 Interposed  His  precious  blood. 
 
 4  Oh !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 
 
 Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
 Let  that  grace  now  like  a  fetter 
 Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 
 
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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIl'E 
 
 5  Prone  to  wander — Lord,  I  feel  it- 
 Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love, 
 Here's  my  heart,  0  take  and  seal  it- 
 Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above.    Amen. 
 
 221  s.  m. 
 
 i  Let  the  children  of  Zion  he  joyful  in 
 their  King.' 
 
 1  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
 And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
 
 Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
 And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
 
 2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing- 
 That  never  knew  our  God ; 
 
 But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
 May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 
 
 3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
 Glory  begun  below ; 
 
 Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
 From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 
 
 4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
 
 A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
 Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
 Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
 
 5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
 And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
 
 We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
 To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 
 
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PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 222  c.  m 
 
 \  The  joy  of  the  Lord  is  your  strength.3 
 
 1  Jot  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
 
 In  nature's  barren  soil ; 
 All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
 Is  vanity  and  toil. 
 
 2  But,  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace, 
 
 And  made  His  glories  known, 
 There  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace 
 Are  found,  and  there  alone. 
 
 3  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 
 
 A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
 A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
 Give  joys  like  those  above. 
 
 4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil, 
 
 To  know  that  God  is  mine, 
 Are  springs  of  joy  that  never  fail, 
 Unspeakable,  divine. 
 
 5  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy 
 
 And  sanctify  the  mind, 
 Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
 And  leave  the  world  behind. 
 
 223  8, 7. 
 
 *  Looking  unto  Jesus3 
 
 1  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
 Which  before  the  cross  I  spend, 
 Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
 From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
 
 225  V 
 
THE  CHRIST-IAN  LIFE: 
 
 2  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
 
 While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze ; 
 Love  I  much?  I'm  much  forgiven; 
 I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 
 
 3  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 
 
 With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe, 
 Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
 Life  deriving  from  His  death. 
 
 4  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
 
 In  all  need  to  Jesus  go, 
 Prove  His  wounds  each  clay  more  healing, 
 And  Himself  more  deeply  know.   Amen. 
 
 224  l.  m. 
 
 '  We  shall  he  like  Him,  for  we  shall 
 see  Him  as  He  is.' 
 
 1  What  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 
 
 Lord,  'tis  enough  that  Thou  art  mine ; 
 I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 
 And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 
 
 2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
 But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
 Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere; 
 When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there  ? 
 
 3  0  glorious  hour !  0  blest  abode  ! 
 I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God, 
 And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
 The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 
 
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PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
 Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound, 
 Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
 And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 
 
 225  c.  m. 
 
 •  My  Beloved  is  mine,  and  I  am  His.7 
 
 1  If  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine, 
 
 And  more  than  angels  know, 
 Both  present  things  and  things  to  come, 
 And  grace  and  glory  too. 
 
 2  If  He  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake, 
 
 And  earthly  comforts  flee ; 
 He,  the  Dispenser  of  all  good, 
 Is  more  than  these  to  me. 
 
 3  If  He  is  mine,  I'll  fearless  pass 
 
 Through  death's  tremendous  vale ; 
 He'll  be  my  comfort  and  my  stay, 
 When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 
 
 4  Let  Jesus  tell  me  He  is  mine, 
 
 I  nothing  want  beside ; 
 My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
 When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 
 
 226  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 ;  Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but 
 joy  cometh  in  the  morning.'' 
 
 1  God  has  turned  my  grief  to  gladness  ; 
 He  has  made  my  heart  rejoice; 
 I,  who  lately  pined  in  sadness, 
 Now  can  raise  my  thankful  voice ; 
 
 227 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 Sweet  it  is  the  saints  to  join, 
 Sweet  to  call  their  Saviour  mine. 
 
 0  how  short  is  His  displeasure ! 
 
 As  a  moment  it  appears ; 
 But  His  love  is  without  measure, 
 
 Still  the  same  through  endless  years ; 
 Weeping  may  the  night  employ, 
 But  the  morning  beams  with  joy. 
 
 Jesus  smiles,  and  from  His  favour 
 Life  and  joy  are  found  to  flow ; 
 
 Oh  for  faith  that  does  not  waver ! 
 Lord,  on  me  this  faith  bestow ; 
 
 Since  Thy  promise  changes  not, 
 
 Grant  that  I  may  never  doubt. 
 
 Help  me  now,  ye  saints,  to  praise  Him, 
 Join,  ye  angels,  while  we  sing ; 
 
 Though  our  efforts  cannot  raise  Him— 
 What  can  raise  our  glorious  King  ?— 
 
 Praise  should  never  cease  to  flow ; 
 
 'Tis  the  tribute  that  we  owe. 
 
 227  c.  ic 
 
 'My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet.* 
 
 1  When  languor  and  disease  invade 
 This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
 How  sweet  it  is  to  look  beyond, 
 And  long  to  fly  away  ! 
 
PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 
 
 The  whispers  of  His  love ; 
 Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
 Where  Jesus  pleads  above ! 
 
 3  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 
 
 My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 
 Sweet  to  remember  that  His  blood 
 My  debt  of  sufferings  paid ! 
 
 4  Sweet  in  His  righteousness  to  stand, 
 
 Which  saves  from  second  death ; 
 Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
 His  Spirit's  quickening  breath  ! 
 
 5  Sweet  on  His  faithfulness  to  rest, 
 
 Whose  love  can  never  end ; 
 Sweet  on  His  covenant  of  grace 
 For  all  things  to  depend ! 
 
 G  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 
 To  trust  His  firm  decrees ; 
 Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  His  hands, 
 And  know  no  will  but  His ! 
 
 Sweet  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope, 
 
 That,  when  my  change  shall  come. 
 
 Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
 And  waft  my  spirit  home ! 
 
 229 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 8  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  stream, 
 What  must  the  fountain  be, 
 Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
 Immediately  from  Thee ! 
 
 228  7s. 
 
 '  The  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 
 and  come  with  singing  unto  Zion.' 
 
 1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
 As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing ; 
 
 Sing  your  worthy  Saviour's  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  Shout,  ye  little  flock  and  blest ; 
 You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
 There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
 There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 
 
 4  Lift  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
 Zion's  city  is  in  sight ; 
 
 There  our  endless  home  shall  be, 
 There  our  Lord  we  soon  shall  see* 
 
 5  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
 Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
 Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
 
 And  we  still  will  follow  Thee.    Amen. 
 
 230 
 
PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 229  l.  m. 
 
 'Here  have  we  no  continuing  city.'' 
 
 1  We've  no  abiding  city  here : 
 
 This  may  distress  the  worldling's  mind, 
 But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear, 
 Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 
 
 2  We '  ve  no  abiding  city  here : 
 
 Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home  ! 
 But  let  the  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
 We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come. 
 
 3  We've  no  abiding  city  here : 
 
 Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do ; 
 
 Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 
 
 But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 
 
 4  We've  no  abiding  city  here : 
 
 We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 
 Zion  its  name, — The  Lord  is  there ; 
 It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 
 
 5  0  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 
 
 Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest, 
 Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
 I'd  fly  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest ! 
 
 6  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine ! 
 
 The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best ; 
 While  here,  to  do  His  will  be  mine, 
 And  His,  to  fix  my  time  of  rest.    Amen, 
 
 231 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 230  l.  m. 
 
 1  For  mm  we  see  through  a  glass, 
 darkly;  but  then  face  to  face.' 
 
 1  0  send  me  down  a  draught  of  love, 
 Or  take  me  hence  to  drink  above ! 
 Here  Marah's  water  fills  my  cup ; 
 But  there  all  griefs  are  swallowed  up. 
 
 2  Love  here  is  scarce  a  faint  desire ; 
 But  there  the  spark's  a  flaming  fire; 
 Joys  here  are  drops  that  passing  flee. 
 But  there  an  overflowing  sea. 
 
 3  My  faith,  that  sees  so  darkly  here, 
 "Will  there  resign  to  vision  clear ; 
 My  hope,  that's  here  a  weary  groan, 
 Will  to  fruition  yield  the  throne. 
 
 4  Here  fetters  hamper  freedom's  wing, 
 But  there  the  captive  is  a  king ; 
 And  grace  is  like  a  buried  seed, 
 But  sinners  there  are  saints  indeed. 
 
 5  My  portion  here's  a  crumb  at  best, 
 But  there  the  Lamb's  eternal  feast ; 
 My  praise  is  now  a  smothered  fire, 
 But  then  I'll  sing  and  never  tire. 
 
 6  Xow  dusky  shadows  cloud  my  day, 
 But  then  the  shades  will  flee  away ; 
 My  Lord  will  break  the  dimming  glass, 
 And  show  His  glory  face  to  face. 
 
 232 
 
PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 7  My  numerous  foes  now  beat  me  down, 
 But  then  I'll  wear  the  victor's  crown  ; 
 Yet  all  the  revenues  I'll  bring 
 To  Zion's  everlasting  King. 
 
 i<-^ 
 
 231  p.  m, 
 
 'Now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than 
 when  we  believed.'' 
 
 1  One  sweetly  solemn  thought 
 Comes  to  me,  o'er  and  o'er : 
 I'm  nearer  home  to-day, 
 Than  ever  I've  been  before ; 
 
 2  Nearer  my  Father's  house 
 Where  the  many  mansions  be ; 
 Nearer  the  great  white  throne ; 
 Nearer  the  jasper  sea; 
 
 3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 
 Where  we  lay  our  burdens  down ; 
 Nearer  leaving  the  cross ; 
 Nearer  wearing:  the  crown. 
 
 4  But  lying  darkly  between, 
 Winding  down  through  the  night, 
 Is  the  dim  and  unknown  stream, 
 That  leads  at  last  to  the  light. 
 
 5  Father,  perfect  my  trust, 
 Strengthen  the  might  of  my  faith  ; 
 Let  me  feel  Thee  near,  when  I  stand 
 On  the  rock  of  the  shore  of  death  ; 
 
 233 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE: 
 
 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.    Amen. 
 
 232  6,.4;6,6,6,4. 
 
 '  Now  they  desire  a  better  country, 
 that  is,  an  heavenly.' 
 
 1  I'm  but  a  stranger  here, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home ; 
 Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home ; 
 Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
 Round  me  on  every  hand ; 
 Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home. 
 
 2  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home ; 
 Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home ; 
 Time's  wild  and  wintry  blast 
 Soon  will  be  overpast ; 
 I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home. 
 
 3  There  at  my  Saviour's  side — 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home — 
 I  shall  be  glorified, 
 
 Heaven  is  my  home ; 
 
 234 
 
PEACE,  JOY,  HOPE. 
 
 There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
 Those  I  love  most  and  best, 
 And  there  I  too  shall  rest ; 
 Heaven  is  my  home. 
 
 4  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. 
 
 233  11, 10;  9,  11. 
 
 '  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at  hand.' 
 
 1  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  singing, 
 
 '  Come,   weary  souls,    for  Jesus  bids   you 
 
 come : ' 
 And,  through    the  dark   its   echoes  sweetly 
 
 ringing, 
 The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
 
 235 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light, 
 
 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- 
 in0* 
 Kind  Shepherd  !  turn  their  weary  steps  to 
 Thee. 
 Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  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 ; 
 All  journeys  end  in  welcomes  to  the  weary, 
 And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will 
 come  at  last. 
 Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light, 
 Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 
 
 234  10s. 
 
 6  Abide  with  us:  for  it  is  toward  evcnivr/, 
 and  the  day  is  far  spent.' 
 
 1  Abide  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  even-tide ; 
 The  darkness  deepens  ;  Lord,  with  me  abide  ! 
 When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
 Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me ! 
 
ITS  CLOSE. 
 
 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 : 
 
 0  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,  O  abide  with 
 
 me ! 
 
 4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
 Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness : 
 Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy 
 
 victory  ? 
 
 1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 
 
 5  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
 Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 
 
 skies ; 
 Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 
 
 shadows  flee  : 
 In  life,  and  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 
 
 Amen. 
 235  7,  6;  7,  5. 
 
 '  Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  His 
 beauty:  they  shall  behold  the  land 
 that  is  very  far  off.' 
 
 1  The  sands  of  time  are  sinking, 
 The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks  ; 
 The  summer  morn  I've  sighed  for, 
 The  fair,  sweet  morn  awakes : 
 
 237 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 
 
 Dark,  dark  hath  been  the  midnight, 
 But  dayspring  is  at  hand, 
 
 And  glory — glory  dwelleth 
 In  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 2  There  the  red  Rose  of  Sharon 
 
 Unfolds  its  heartmost  bloom. 
 And  fills  the  air  of  heaven 
 
 With  ravishing  perfume. 
 Oh  !  to  behold  it  blossom, 
 
 While  by  its  fragrance  fanned, 
 Where  glory — glory  dwelleth 
 
 In  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 3  Oh !  Christ,  He  is  the  fountain— 
 
 The  deep,  sweet  well  of  love ! 
 The  streams  on  earth  I've  tasted, 
 
 More  deep  I'll  drink  above; 
 There  to  an  ocean  fulness 
 
 His  mercy  doth  expand, 
 And  glory — glory  dwelleth 
 
 In  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 4  Oh !  I  am  my  Beloved's 
 
 And  my  Beloved  is  mine ! 
 He  brings  a  poor  vile  sinner 
 
 Into  His  house  of  wine. 
 I  stand  upon  His  merit, 
 
 I  know  no  other  stand, 
 Not  e'en  where  glory  dwelleth 
 
 In  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 238 
 
ITS  CLOSE. 
 
 5  I've  wrestled  on  towards  heaven, 
 
 'Gainst  storm  and  wind  and  tide ; 
 Now,  like  a  weary  traveller 
 
 That  leaneth  on  his  guide, 
 Amidst  the  shades  of  evening, 
 
 While  sinks  life's  lingering  sand, 
 I  hail  the  glory,  dawning 
 
 From  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 6  With  mercy  and  with  judgment 
 
 My  wreb  of  time  He  wove, 
 And  aye  the  dews  of  sorrow 
 
 Were  lustred  with  His  love  ; 
 I'll  bless  the  Hand  that  guided, 
 
 I'll  bless  the  Heart  that  planned, 
 When  throned  where  glory  dwelleth 
 
 In  Immanuel's  land. 
 
 236  7,  7,  7,  5. 
 
 i  At  Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 
 for  evermore.' 
 
 1  When  the  day  of  toil  is  done, 
 When  the  race  of  life  is  run, 
 Father,  grant  Thy  wearied  one 
 Eest  for  evermore ! 
 
 2  When  the  darkness  melts  away 
 At  the  breaking  of  the  day, 
 Bid  us  hail  the  cheering  ray, 
 
 Light  for  evermore ! 
 
 239 
 
THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
 
 3  When  the  heart  by  sorrow  tried 
 Feels  at  length  its  throbs  subside, 
 Bring  us,  where  all  tears  are  dried, 
 
 Joy  for  evermore ! 
 
 4  When  for  vanished  days  we  yearn, 
 Days  that  never  can  return, 
 Teach  us  in  Thy  love  to  learn 
 
 Love  for  evermore  ! 
 
 5  When  the  breath  of  life  is  flown, 
 When  the  grave  must  claim  its  own, 
 Lord  of  life  !  be  ours  Thy  crown, 
 
 Life  for  evermore !  Amen, 
 
 240 
 
VII.— DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 237  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 4  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die 
 in  the  Lord.' 
 
 1  Hark  !  a  voice !  it  cries  from  heaven, 
 
 ;  Happy  in  the  Lord  who  die ; ' 
 Happy  they  to  whom  'tis  given 
 
 From  a  world  of  grief  to  fly ; 
 They  indeed  are  truly  blest ; 
 From  their  labours  then  they  rest. 
 
 2  All  their  toils  and  conflicts  over, 
 
 Lo  !  they  dwell  with  Christ  above ; 
 Oh,  what  glories  they  discover 
 
 In  the  Saviour  whom  they  love ! 
 Now  they  see  Him  face  to  face, 
 Him  who  saved  them  by  His  grace. 
 
 3  ?Tis  enough,  enough  for  ever; 
 
 "Tis  His  people's  bright  reward; 
 They  are  blest  indeed,  who  never 
 
 Shall  be  absent  from  the  Lord : 
 Oh  that  we  may  die  like  those, 
 Who  in  Jesus  then  repose  !    Amen. 
 
 241  Q 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 238  s.  m. 
 
 'He  that  believeth  in  Me,  though  he 
 were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live.' 
 
 1       It  is  not  death  to  die, 
 To  leave  this  weary  road, 
 And,  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
 To  be  at  home  with  God, 
 
 It  is  not  death  to  close 
 The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
 And  wake  in  glorious  repose, 
 To  spend  eternal  years. 
 
 It  is  not  death  to  bear 
 The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
 From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
 Of  boundless  liberty. 
 
 It  is  not  death  to  fling- 
 Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
 And  rise  on  strong,  exulting  wing, 
 To  live  among  the  just. 
 
 Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  life  ! 
 Thy  chosen  cannot  die ; 
 Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife. 
 To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 
 
 242 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 239  c.  m. 
 
 'Looking  for  that  blessed  hope.7 
 
 1  'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  those  at  rest, 
 
 Who  sleep  in  Christ  the  Lord ; 
 Whose  spirits  now  with  Him  are  blest, 
 According  to  His  word. 
 
 2  They  once  were  pilgrims  here  with  us, 
 
 In  Jesus  now  they  sleep ; 
 And  we  for  them,  while  resting  thus, 
 As  hopeless  cannot  weep. 
 
 3  The  Lord  who  died,  in  triumph  rose 
 
 Victorious  o'er  the  tomb ; 
 E'en  so  we  know  that  with  Him  those 
 Who  sleep  in  Him  will  come. 
 
 4  How  bright  the  resurrection  morn 
 
 On  all  the  saints  will  break ! 
 The  Lord  Himself  will  then  return 
 His  ransomed  church  to  take. 
 
 5  The  raised  and  living  saints  will  meet, 
 
 All  grief  and  care  removed  ; 
 What  joy  'twill  be  to  us  to  greet 
 Each  saint  whom  here  we  loved ! 
 
 6  Our  Lord  Himself  we  then  shall  see, 
 
 Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed ; 
 With  Him  for  ever  we  shall  be, 
 Made  like  our  glorious  Head. 
 
 243 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION, 
 
 240  l.  m. 
 
 1  That  ye  sorrow  not,  even  as  others 
 which  have  no  hope.' 
 
 1  Say,  why  should  friendship  grieve  for  those 
 
 Who  safe  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore  ? 
 Eeleased  from  all  their  hurtful  foes, 
 They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 
 
 2  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 
 
 And  sweet  the  strain  which  angels  pour ; 
 Oh,  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep  ? 
 They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 
 
 3  Secure  from  every  mortal  care, 
 
 By  sin  and  sorrow  vexed  no  more, 
 Eternal  happiness  they  share, 
 Who  are  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 
 
 4  To  Zion's  peaceful  courts  above, 
 
 In  faith  triumphant,  may  we  soar, 
 Embracing  in  the  arms  of  love 
 
 The  friends  not  lost,  but  gone  before. 
 
 5  On  Jordan's  banks  whene'er  we  come, 
 And  hear  the  swelling  waters  roar, 
 Jesus,  convey  us  safely  home 
 
 To  saints  not  lost,  but  gone  before.  Amen, 
 
 244 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 241  L.  M. 
 
 1  Them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will 
 God  bring  with  Him.7 
 
 1  Asleep  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  venomed  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  blissful  refuge  be ! 
 Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
 Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 
 
 5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  time  nor  space 
 Debars  this  precious  hiding-place ; 
 On  Indian  plains,  or  Lapland  snows, 
 Believers  find  the  same  repose. 
 
 6  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 
 
 Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
 But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
 From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 
 
 245 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 242  c.  m. 
 
 '  It  is  sown  in  corruption ;  it  is  raised 
 in  incorruption.' 
 
 1  The  seed  we  bury  in  the  earth 
 
 'Mid  dust  and  darkness  lies, 
 Awaiting  there  a  second  birth, 
 And,  to  be  quickened,  dies. 
 
 2  Yet  not  the  shape  and  hue  it  had 
 
 In  its  new  life  appear ; 
 But  stately  stem  and  verdant  blade, 
 And  bloom  and  golden  ear. 
 
 3  To  buried  seeds  Jehovah  gives 
 
 New  forms,  and  each  its  own ; 
 How  changed  !  and  yet  in  that  which  lives 
 Appeareth  what  was  sown. 
 
 4  So  shall  it  be  when  earth  and  skie^ 
 
 The  coming  Judge  attest, 
 And  bodies  of  the  saints  arise 
 From  their  sepulchral  rest. 
 
 5  That  which  is  sown  corrupt,  debased, 
 
 In  weakness  and  decay, 
 To  power  and  glory  shall  be  raised, 
 Un withering  for  aye. 
 
 6  For  this  corruptible  must  be 
 
 With  incorruption  blest ; 
 In  robe  of  immortality 
 
 This  mortal  must  be  drest. 
 
 246 
 
DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 
 
 7  So  comes  to  pass  the  word  that  saith, 
 
 In  ancient  prophecy, 
 There  shall  be  swallowing  up  of  death 
 In  glorious  victory. 
 
 8  All  praise  to  Him,  who  rose  in  power 
 
 Triumphant  from  the  grave, 
 The  Son  of  God,  the  Conqueror, 
 Omnipotent  to  save !    Amen. 
 
 241; 
 
VIII.— HE A  VEN. 
 
 243  8, 7. 
 
 sIsaw  no  temple  therein  :  for  the  Lord 
 God  Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are 
 the  temple  of  it.  .  .  .  The  glory  of 
 God  did,  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb 
 is  the  light  thereof 
 
 1  Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken  : 
 
 '  0  My  people,  faint  and  few, 
 Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 
 Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you. 
 
 2  '  Thorns  of  heartfelt  tribulation 
 
 Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 
 You  shall  name  your  walls  Salvation, 
 And  your  gates  shall  all  be  Praise. 
 
 3  ;  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 
 
 Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow ; 
 For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 
 All  His  bounty  shall  bestow. 
 
 4  '  Still,  in  undisturbed  possession, 
 
 Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign  ; 
 Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 
 Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 5  '  Ye  no  more  your  suns  descending, 
 
 Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see ; 
 But,  your  griefs  for  ever  ending, 
 Find  eternal  noon  in  Me.' 
 
 6  God  shall  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 
 
 Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
 He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  Glory, — 
 God,  your  everlasting  Light. 
 
 244  c.  m. 
 
 i  Let  me  go  over,  and  see  the  good 
 land  that  is  beyond  Jordan.7 
 
 1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
 
 Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
 Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
 And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
 
 2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
 
 And  never-withering  flowers ; 
 Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
 This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
 
 3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
 
 Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 
 So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
 While  Jordan  rolled  between. 
 
 4  But  timorous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 
 
 To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
 And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
 And  fear  to  launch  away. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 5  0  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 
 
 Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
 And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
 With  unbeclouded  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 ! 
 
 245  s.  m. 
 
 '  There  shall  be  no  night  there.' 
 
 1  There  is  no  night  in  heaven : 
 In  that  blest  world  above, 
 
 Work  never  can  bring  weariness, 
 For  work  itself  is  love. 
 
 2  There  is  no  grief  in  heaven  : 
 For  life  is  one  glad  day, 
 
 And  tears  are  of  those  former  things 
 Which  all  have  passed  away. 
 
 3  There  is  no  sin  in  heaven : 
 Behold  that  blessed  throng, 
 
 All  holy  is  their  spotless  robe, 
 All  holy  is  their  song. 
 
 4  There  is  no  death  in  heaven : 
 For  they  who  gain  that  shore 
 
 Have  won  their  immortality, 
 And  they  can  die  no  more. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 5       Lord  Jesus !  be  our  guide ; 
 0  lead  us  safely  on, 
 Till  night  and  grief  and  sin  and  death 
 Are  past,  and  heaven  is  won !    Amen. 
 
 246  c.  m. 
 
 1  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee, 
 0  city  of  God.' 
 
 1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
 
 Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
 When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
 In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 
 
 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  at  pain  and  woe, 
 
 Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
 I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
 And  realms  of  endless  day. 
 
 5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 
 
 Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
 And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
 Will  join  the  glorious  band. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
 My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
 Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
 When  I  thy  joys  shall  see.    Amen. 
 
 247  c  m. 
 
 '  TJiat  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem.' 
 
 1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
 
 When  shall  I  come  to  thee  ? 
 When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
 Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 
 
 2  Our  sweet  is  mixed  with  bitter  gall, 
 
 Our  pleasure  is  but  pain ; 
 Our  joys  scarce  last  the  looking  on, 
 Our  sorrows  still  remain. 
 
 3  0  happy  harbour  of  the  saints ! 
 
 0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
 In  thee  no  sorrow  may  be  found, 
 No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 
 
 4  Thy  walls  are  made  of  precious  stones, 
 
 Thy  bulwarks  diamonds  square ; 
 Thy  gates  are  of  right  orient  pearl, 
 Exceeding  rich  and  rare. 
 
 5  Quite  through  the  streets,  with  silver  sound, 
 
 The  flood  of  life  doth  flow,  ^ 
 Upon  whose  banks  on  every  side 
 The  tree  of  life  doth  grow. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
 Would  God  I  were  in  thee ! 
 Would  God  my  woes  were  at  an  end, 
 Thy  joys  that  I  might  see !    Amen. 
 
 248  6s. 
 
 '  There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest 
 to  the  people  of  God.' 
 
 1  There  is  a  blessed  home 
 
 Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
 Where  trials  never  come, 
 
 Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow ; 
 Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 
 
 And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
 And  everlasting  light 
 
 Its  glory  throws  around. 
 
 2  There  is  a  land  of  peace, 
 
 Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
 Glad  songs  that  never  cease 
 
 Within  its  portals  swell ; 
 Around  its  glorious  throne 
 
 Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
 Christ,  with  the  Father  one 
 
 And  Spirit,  evermore 
 
 3  0  joy  all  joys  beyond, 
 
 To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
 And  count  each  sacred  wound 
 In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side ; 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 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. 
 
 249  7, 6. 
 
 For  here  have  we  no  continuing  city, 
 but  we  seek  one  to  come.' 
 
 1  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion, 
 
 Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
 The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
 
 The  tearless  life,  is  there. 
 0  happy  retribution, 
 
 Short  toil,  eternal  rest ! 
 For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
 
 A  mansion  with  the  blest ! 
 
 2  There  grief  is  turned  to  pleasure, 
 
 Such  pleasure  as  below 
 No  human  voice  can  utter, 
 No  human  heart  can  know. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 
 But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
 
 Of  full  and  everlasting 
 And  passionless  renown. 
 
 And  now  We  watch  and  struggle. 
 
 And  now  we  live  in  hope, 
 And  Zion,  in  her  anguish, 
 
 With  Babylon  must  cope. 
 But  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. 
 
 The  morning  shall  awaken, 
 
 The  shadows  shall  decay, 
 And  each  true-hearted  servant 
 
 Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day : 
 Yes ;  God,  our  King  and  Portion, 
 
 In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
 We  then  shall  see  for  ever, 
 
 And  worship  face  to  face. 
 
 0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
 
 The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
 O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
 
 That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
 Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
 
 To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
 Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 
 
 And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen, 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 250  7,  G. 
 
 1  For  he  looked  for  a  city  which  hath  foun- 
 dations, whose  builder  and  maker  is 
 God.: 
 
 1  For  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country, 
 
 Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 
 For  very  love,  beholding 
 
 Thy  happy  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 ! 
 With  jaspers  glow  thy  bulwarks, 
 
 Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
 The  sardius  and  the  topaz 
 
 Unite  in  thee  their  rays. 
 
 3  Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 
 
 With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
 Thy  saints  build  up  its  fabric, 
 
 The  corner  stone  is  Christ ; 
 The  cross  is  all  thy  splendour, 
 
 The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 
 His  laud  and  benediction 
 
 Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ! 
 
 Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day 
 Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
 
 To  pilgrims  far  away ! 
 Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 
 
 They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
 Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
 
 And  thine  the  golden  dower. 
 
 0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
 
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 The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
 O  sweet  and  blessed  country. 
 
 That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
 Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
 
 To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
 Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 
 
 And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen. 
 
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 1  And  the  city  was  pure  gold,  Wee  unto 
 clear  glass.7 
 
 1  Jerusalem  the  golden, 
 
 With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
 Beneath  thy  contemplation 
 
 Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 
 I  know  not,  Oh !  I  know  not, 
 
 What  social  joys  are  there, 
 What  radiancy  of  glory, 
 
 What  light  beyond  compare ! 
 
 2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 
 
 Conjubilant  with  song, 
 
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HE  A  VEN. 
 
 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 ; 
 And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 
 
 Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
 For  ever  and  for  ever 
 
 Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 
 
 4  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
 
 The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
 O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 
 
 That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
 Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 
 
 To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
 Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 
 
 And  Spirit,  ever  blest.    Amen. 
 
 252  s.  m.  d, 
 
 1  And  so  shall  ice  ever  be  with  the  LonV 
 
 1       c  For  ever  with  the  Lord ! ' 
 Amen,  so  let  it  be  : 
 Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word ; 
 'Tis  immortality. 
 
HE  A  VEN. 
 
 Here  in  the  body  pent, 
 Absent  from  Him  I  roam ; 
 Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
 A  day's  march  nearer  home. 
 
 2  My  Father's  house  on  high, 
 Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
 
 At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
 Thy  golden  gates  appear ! 
 Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 
 To  reach  the  land  I  love. 
 
 The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
 Jerusalem  above. 
 
 3  c  For  ever  with  the  Lord ! 
 Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will 
 
 The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
 
 Even  here  to  me  fulfil. 
 
 Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 
 
 Then  can  I  never  fail : 
 Uphold  Thou  me  and  I  shall  stand ; 
 
 Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 
 
 4  So,  when  my  latest  breath 
 Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
 
 By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
 
 And  life  eternal  gain. 
 
 Knowing  as  I  am  known, 
 
 How  shall  I  love  that  word. 
 And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
 
 *  For  ever  with  the  Lord  ! :    Amen 
 
IX.—  THE   CHURCH. 
 
 253  8,  \ 
 
 '  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  0  city 
 of  God.' 
 
 1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
 Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
 He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
 Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
 
 2  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 
 
 What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
 With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
 Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 
 
 3  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
 
 Springing  from  eternal  love, 
 Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
 And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
 
 4  Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 
 
 Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage, — - 
 Grace  which,  like  the  Lord  the  giver, 
 Never  fails  from  age  to  age  ? 
 
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THE  CHURCH :  ITS  UNITY. 
 
 5  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
 
 Washed  in  the  Kedeemer's  blood ! 
 Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
 
 Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
 
 6  'Tis  His  love  His  people  raises 
 
 Over  self  to  reign  as  kings ; 
 And,  as  priests,  His  solemn  praises 
 Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 
 
 254  c.  m. 
 
 '  Of  ivhom  the  whole  family  in  heaven 
 and  earth  is  named.' 
 
 1  Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
 
 That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
 And,  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 
 
 To  joys  celestial  rise. 
 Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing 
 
 With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
 For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
 
 In  earth  and  heaven,  are  one. 
 
 2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 
 
 One  Church,  above,  beneath, 
 Though  now  divided  by  the  stream — 
 
 The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
 One  army  of  the  living  God, 
 
 To  His  command  we  bow ; 
 Part  of  His  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
 
 And  part  are  crossing  hoav. 
 
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THE  CHURCH. 
 
 3  Our  old  companions  in  distress 
 
 We  haste  again  to  see, 
 And  eager  long  for  our  release 
 
 And  full  felicity. 
 Even  now  by  faith  we  join  our  hands 
 
 With  those  that  went  before, 
 And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  bands 
 
 On  the  eternal  shore. 
 
 4  Our  spirits  too  shall  quickly  join, 
 
 Like  theirs  with  glory  crowned, 
 And  shout  to  see  our  Captain's  sign, 
 
 To  hear  His  trumpet  sound. 
 Oh  that  we  now  might  grasp  our  Guide ! 
 
 Oh  that  the  word  were  given ! 
 Come,  Lord  of  hosts,  the  waves  divide, 
 
 And  land  us  all  in  heaven.    Amen. 
 
 255  6,g-,  s,  8. 
 
 'One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism.' 
 
 1  One  sole  baptismal  sign, 
 
 One  Lord,  below,  above, 
 Zion,  one  faith  is  thine, 
 
 One  hope,  one  watchword — Love ; 
 From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
 One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 
 
 2  Our  sacrifice  is  one ; 
 
 One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
 The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 
 Redeemer,  Lord  alone ; 
 
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SABBATH  WORSHIP. 
 
 And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring, 
 Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 
 
 3  Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 
 The  catholic,  the  true, 
 On  all  her  members  breathe, 
 Her  broken  frame  renew ; 
 Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
 When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 
 
 Amen. 
 256  l.  m. 
 
 '  Gall  the  Sabbath  a  delight.' 
 
 1  Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
 Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
 Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
 Eevere  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 
 
 9 
 
 Oh  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
 As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies, 
 And  fetch  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
 Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows ! 
 
 3  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
 Is  the  sure  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
 Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
 The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 
 
 4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
 In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
 
 How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
 In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 
 
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THE  CHURCH: 
 
 257  l.  m. 
 
 'And  God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
 sanctified  it.' 
 
 1  We  bless  Thee  for  this  sacred  day, 
 
 Thou  who  hast  every  blessing  given, 
 Which  sends  the  dreams  of  earth  away, 
 And  yields  a  glimpse  of  opening  heaven. 
 
 2  Lord,  in  this  day  of  holy  rest, 
 
 We  would  improve  Thy  calm  repose ; 
 And  in  Thy  service,  truly  blest, 
 
 Forget  the  world,  its  joys  and  woes. 
 
 3  Lord,  may  Thy  truth  upon  the  heart 
 
 Now  fall  and  dwell  as  heavenly  dew ; 
 And  flowers  of  grace  in  freshness  start, 
 Where  once  the  weeds  of  error  grew. 
 
 4  May  prayer  now  lift  her  sacred  wings, 
 
 Contented  with  that  aim  alone, 
 Which  bears  her  to  the  King  of  kings, 
 And  rests  her  at  the  sheltering  throne. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 258  s.  m. 
 
 '  I  was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord's  day.' 
 
 1       This  is  the  day  of  light : 
 Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
 O  Dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
 And  chase  its  gloom  away. 
 
 '  264 
 
SABBATH  WORSHIP. 
 
 2  This  is  the  clay  of  rest : 
 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 ; 
 Life  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there, 
 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  !    Amen. 
 
 259  6,  6;  8,  8. 
 
 <  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord 
 hath  made.' 
 
 1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake, 
 
 And  hail  the  sacred  day ; 
 In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 
 
 Your  joyful  homage  pay : 
 Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
 The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 
 
 2  On  this  auspicious  morn 
 
 The  Lord  of  life  arose  ; 
 
 265 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 
 And  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 
 And  now  He  pleads  our  cause  above 
 And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  His  love. 
 
 3  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord ! 
 
 Heaven  with  hosannas  rings ; 
 And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
 
 Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 
 Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
 Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign ! 
 
 4  Great  King,  gird  on  Thy  sword, 
 
 Ascend  Thy  conquering  car, 
 While  justice,  power,  and  love 
 
 Maintain  the  glorious  war : 
 This  day  let  sinners  own  Thy  sway, 
 And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away.    Amen. 
 
 2eo  7, 6 
 
 '  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when 
 the  disciples  came  together.' 
 
 1  O  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 
 
 0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
 O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 
 
 Most  beautiful,  most  bright ; 
 On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 
 
 Before  the  eternal  throne, 
 Sing,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 
 
 To  the  great  Three  in  One. 
 
 2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 
 
 The  light  first  had  its  birth  ; 
 
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SABBATH  WORSHIP. 
 
 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  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. 
 
 4  May  we,  new  graces  gaining 
 
 From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
 Attain  the  rest  remaining 
 
 To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
 And  there  our  voice  upraising 
 
 To  Father  and  to  Son, 
 And  Holy  Ghost,  be  praising 
 
 Ever  the  Three  in  One.    Amen. 
 
 261  L.  M. 
 
 i  There  remainetJi  therefore  a  rest  to 
 the  people  of  God.' 
 
 1  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows, 
 On  this  Thy  day,  in  this  Thy  house  ; 
 And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 
 The  songs  which  from  Thv  people  rise. 
 
 267 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 2  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love ; 
 But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 
 
 To  that  our  labouring  souls  aspire, 
 With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 
 
 3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
 Nor  sin,  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place, 
 No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
 Ascending  from  immortal  tongues ! 
 
 \  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
 No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
 No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
 But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon ! 
 
 5  0  long  expected  day,  begin ; 
 
 Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin; 
 Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
 And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 262  l.  m. 
 
 '  TVliere  two  or  three  are  gathered, 
 together  in  My  name,  there  am  I 
 in  the  midst  of  them* 
 
 1  Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 
 There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
 Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found; 
 And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 
 
 2  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
 Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
 Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
 The  sweetness  of  Thv  saving  name. 
 
 268  " 
 
ITS   WORSHIP, 
 
 3  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
 To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care, 
 To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
 
 And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 
 
 4  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  Thou  art  near, 
 
 Nor  short  Thine  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine  ear ; 
 0  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
 And  make  a  thousand  hearts  Thine  own 
 
 Amen. 
 
 263  l.  m. 
 
 1  The  hoar  cometh,  when  ye  shall  neither 
 in  this  mountain,  nor  yet  at  Jerusalem, 
 worship  the  Father.' 
 
 1  0  Thou,  to  whom  in  ancient  time 
 
 The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  was  strung, 
 Whom  kings  adored  in  song  sublime, 
 
 And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue  ! 
 
 2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 
 
 The  favoured  worshipper  may  dwell ; 
 Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  Thy  Son 
 Sat  weary  by  the  patriarch's  well. 
 
 3  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 
 
 The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer. 
 The  incense  of  the  heart  may  rise 
 
 To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 
 
 4  To  Thee  shall  age  with  snowy  hair, 
 
 And  strength,  and  beauty  bend  the  knee ; 
 And  childhood  lisp,  with  reverent  air. 
 Its  praises  and  its  prayers  to* Thee. 
 
 2G9 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 5  0  Thou,  to  whom  in  ancient  time 
 
 The  lyre  of  prophet  bards  was  strung ! 
 To  Thee  at  last  in  every  clime 
 
 Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung. 
 
 264  12, 10. 
 
 '  Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
 ness;  fear  before  Him,  all  the  earth.' 
 
 1  Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness, 
 
 Bow  down  before  Him,  His  glory  proclaim ; 
 Gold  of  obedience  and  incense  of  lowliness 
 Bring,  and  adore  Him;   the  Lord  is  His 
 Name ! 
 
 2  Low  at  His  feet  lay  thy  burden  of  carefulness ; 
 
 High  on  His  heart  He  will  bear  it  for  thee, 
 Comfort  thy  sorrows,  and  answer  thy  prayer- 
 fulness, 
 Guiding  thy  steps  as  may  best  for  thee  be. 
 
 3  Fear  not  to  enter  His  courts,  in  the  slender- 
 
 ness 
 
 Of  the  poor  wealth  thou  wouldst  reckon  as 
 thine ; 
 Truth  in  its  beauty,  and  love  in  its  tender- 
 ness,— 
 
 These  are  the  offerings  to  lay  on  His  shrine. 
 
 4  These,  though  we  bring  them  in  trembling 
 
 and  fearfulness, 
 He  will  accept  for  the  Name  that  is  dear, 
 
 270 
 
ITS  WORSHIP. 
 
 Mornings  of  joy  give  for  evenings  of  tear- 
 fulness, 
 Trust  for  our  trembling,  and  hope  for  our 
 fear. 
 
 5  Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness, 
 Bow  down  before  Him,  His  glory  proclaim ; 
 Gold  of  obedience  and  incense  of  lowliness 
 Bring,  and  adore  Him  ■  the  Lord  is  His 
 Name ! 
 
 265  8,8,8,8,11. 
 
 'Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  ike  name  of 
 the  Lord:  Hosanna  in  the  highest.' 
 
 1  Hosanna  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  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care 
 Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer, 
 Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name, 
 Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim. 
 
 Hosanna,  Lord !  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 
 
 3  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!  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 
 
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THE  CHURCH: 
 
 4  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! 
 
 266  l.  m. 
 
 '  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto 
 the  Lord,  and  to  sing  "praises  unto 
 Thy  name,  0  Most  High.' 
 
 1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
 
 To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing, 
 To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
 And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 
 
 2  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
 And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word ; 
 Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
 How  deep  Thy  counsels,  how  divine ! 
 
 3  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
 When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart. 
 And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
 Like  holy  oil,  upon  my  head. 
 
 4  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before, 
 
 Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
 My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
 Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 
 
 5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
 All  I  desired,  or  wished  below ; 
 And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
 In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 
 
 272 
 
ITS  WORSHIP. 
 
 267  s.  m. 
 
 '  Every  morning  to  thank  and  praise  the 
 Lord,  and  likewise  at  even.7 
 
 1  Our  day  of  praise  is  clone ; 
 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  ! 
 
 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. 
 
 G       A  little  while,  and  then 
 
 Shall  come  the  glorious  end, 
 
 And  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 
 
 In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 
 
 273  S 
 
THE   CHURCH: 
 
 268 
 
 i%. 
 
 When  the  morning  stars  sang  together,  and 
 all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy.' 
 
 1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
 Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
 When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
 When  He  spake,  and  it  was  clone. 
 
 2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
 When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
 Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
 Captive  led  captivity. 
 
 3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
 Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
 God  will  make  new  heavens,  new  earth, 
 Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 
 
 4  And  can  man  alone  be  dumb, 
 Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
 No :  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
 Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 
 
 5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
 Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
 Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
 Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 
 
 6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
 Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
 Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
 
 Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 
 
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ITS   WORSHIP. 
 
 269  8,  7.  4 
 
 6  Arid  again  they  said.  Alleluia.' 
 
 1  Hallelujah,  best  and  sweetest 
 Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above ; 
 Hallelujah  thou  repeatest, 
 
 Angel  host,  these  notes  of  love : 
 This  ye  utter, 
 While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 
 
 •) 
 
 Hallelujah,  Church  victorious, 
 Join  the  concert  of  the  sky ; 
 
 Hallelujah,  bright  and  glorious, 
 Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high 
 We  poor  exiles 
 
 Join  not  yet  your  melody. 
 
 3  Hallelujah,  strains  of  gladness 
 
 Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn ; 
 Hallelujah,  sounds  of  sadness 
 
 Best  become  the  heart  forlorn : 
 Our  offences 
 We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 
 
 4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 
 
 Holy  God,  we  raise  to  Thee  : 
 Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Make  us  all  Thy  joys  to  see  : 
 Hallelujah, 
 Ours  at  last  this  strain  shall  be.    Amen. 
 
 275 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 270  6,6,8;  3,3,6,6. 
 
 ( I  heard  the  voice  of  many  angels  .  .  . 
 and  the  elders,  .  .  .  saying  with  a 
 loud  voice,  Worthy  is  the  Lamb.7 
 
 1  Hark  !  how  heaven  is  calling. 
 In  sweet  echoes  falling 
 
 From  angelic  harps  and  voices : 
 "Tis  the  wondrous  story, 
 Chiefest  theme  in  glory, 
 
 Grace  o'er  man  redeemed  rejoices: 
 This  inspires 
 All  their  lyres, 
 And  with  harp  and  singing 
 Heaven's  dome  is  ringing. 
 
 2  Saint  unites  with  angel, 
 Hymning  the  evangel, 
 
 Glory  to  the  God  of  heaven  ! 
 Glory  to  the  Spirit ! 
 And  to  Jesus'  merit, 
 
 Let  hosannas  loud  be  given ! 
 For  He  saves 
 Sinful  slaves, 
 Them  from  ruin  raising 
 In  His  love  amazing. 
 
 3  Does  salvation's  story 
 Waken  praise  in  glory, 
 
 To  the  Lamb  who  suffered  for  us  ? 
 And  while  heaven  rejoices 
 Shall  not  kindred  voices 
 
 Swell  from  earth  to  join  the  chorus? 
 
 276 
 
ITS  WORSHIP. 
 
 Yes ;  the  song, 
 
 Loud  and  strong, 
 Shall  to  glory's  portals 
 Eise  from  saved  immortals ! 
 
 271  8,  7,  k 
 
 '  Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee : 
 deliver  me  according  to  Thy  word.' 
 
 1  Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee, 
 
 Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear ; 
 While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
 Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear : 
 
 By  Thy  mercy, 
 0  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, 
 0  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, 
 O  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 
 
 4  When  the  world  around  is  smiling, 
 
 In  the  time  of  wealth  and  ease, 
 
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THE  CHURCH: 
 
 Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 
 In  the  day  of  health  and  peace, 
 
 .  By  Thy  mercy, 
 0  deliver  us,  good  Lord.    Amen. 
 
 272  c.  m. 
 
 '  God  is  a  Spirit :  and,  tiny  that  worship 
 Him  must  worship  Him  in  spirit  and 
 in  truth.' 
 
 1  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, 
 
 And  penitence  impart ; 
 Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
 Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 
 
 3  When  our  responsive  tongues  essay 
 
 Their  grateful  hymns  to  raise, 
 Grant  that  our  souls  may  join  the  lay, 
 And  mount  to  Thee  in  praise. 
 
 4  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 
 
 May  we  our  wills  resign, 
 And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
 That  is  not  wholly  Thine. 
 
 5  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 
 And  waft  it  to  the  skies ; 
 And  teach  our  hearts,  'tis  goodness  still 
 That  grants  it,  or  denies.    Amen. 
 
ITS  WORSHIP. 
 
 273  7,  5;  8,  8. 
 
 '  /77/?rt£  prayer  or  what  supplication  soever 
 .-■hall  be  made  of  any  man,  or  of  all  Thy 
 people  Israel;  .  .  .  then  hear  Thou 
 from  heaven  Thy  dwelling  place,  and 
 forgive,  and  render  unto  every  man  ac- 
 cording unto  all  his  ways.1 
 
 1  When  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,  in  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 ; 
 
THE  CHURCH. 
 
 When  the  sailor  on  the  wave 
 
 Bows  the  suppliant  knee ; 
 When  the  soldier  on  the  field 
 Lifts  his  heart  to  Thee ; 
 Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry, 
 In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 
 
 When  the  man  of  toil  and  care, 
 
 In  the  city  crowd, 
 When  the  shepherd  on  the  moor, 
 
 Names  the  name  of  God ; 
 When  the  learned  and  the  high, 
 
 Tired  of  earthly  fame, 
 Upon  higher  joys  intent, 
 
 Name  the  blessed  Name ; 
 Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry, 
 In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 
 
 AVhen  the  child,  with  grave  fresh  lip, 
 
 Youth,  or  maiden  fair, 
 When  the  aged,  weak  and  grey, 
 
 Seek  Thy  face  in  prayer ; 
 When  the  widow  weeps  to  Thee, 
 
 Sad  and  lone  and  low ; 
 AVhen  the  orphan  brings  to  Thee 
 All  his  orphan  woe ; 
 Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry, 
 In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 
 
 Amen, 
 
 280 
 
BAPTISM. 
 
 274  c.  m. 
 
 ( I  will  establish  my  covenant  .  .  .  to  be 
 a  God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after 
 thee.' 
 
 1  How  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 
 
 To  Abraham  and  his  seed ! 
 '  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
 Supplying  all  your  need.' 
 
 2  His  words  of  comprehensive  love 
 
 From  age  to  age  endure ; 
 The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
 And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 
 
 3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 
 
 To  our  great  fathers  given  ; 
 He  takes  young  children  to  His  arms, 
 And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 
 
 4  Our  Gocl,  how  faithful  are  His  ways ! 
 
 His  love  endures  the  same, 
 Nor  from  the  promise  of  His  grace 
 Blots  out  the  children's  name. 
 
 275  c.  m. 
 
 *  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto 
 Me,  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of 
 such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.' 
 
 1   See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
 With  all-engaging  charms ; 
 Hark !  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
 And  folds  them  in  His  arms ! 
 
 281 
 
THE  CHURCH. 
 
 2  Permit  them  to  approach,  He  cries, 
 
 Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
 For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
 The  Lord  of  angels  came. 
 
 3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 
 
 And  yield  them  up  to  Thee, 
 Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine ; 
 Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 
 
 4  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 
 
 Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
 That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
 If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 
 
 276  l.  m. 
 
 i  They  brought  unto  Him  also  infants' 
 
 1  A  little  child  the  Saviour  came, 
 The  Mighty  God  was  still  His  name, 
 And  angels  worshipped,  as  He  lay 
 The  seeming  infant  of  a  day. 
 
 2  He,  who  a  little  child  began 
 The  life  divine  to  show  to  man, 
 Proclaims  from  heaven  the  message  free, 
 '  Let  little  children  come  to  Me.' 
 
 3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  and  with  the  sign 
 Of  sprinkled  water  name  them  Thine ; 
 Their  souls  with  saving  grace  endow, 
 Baptize  them  with  Thy  Spirit  now. 
 
 282 
 
BAPTISM. 
 
 4  0  give  Thine  angels  charge,  good  Lord, 
 Them  safely  in  Thy  way  to  guard ; 
 Thy  blessing  on  their  lives  command, 
 And  write  their  names  upon  Thy  hand. 
 
 5  0  Thou,  who  by  an  infant's  tongue 
 Dost  hear  Thy  perfect  glory  sung, 
 May  these,  with  all  the  heavenly  host, 
 Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Amen, 
 
 277  8, 7. 
 
 lHe  shall  gather  the  lambs  vitli  His  arm.' 
 
 1  Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
 
 With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
 All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
 
 While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share ; 
 Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
 
 Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
 There, — we  know,  Thy  word  believing, — 
 
 Only  there,  secure  from  harm ! 
 
 2  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 
 
 Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
 Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
 
 Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way : 
 Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal 
 
 Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
 Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
 
 Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace  !    Amen. 
 
 263 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 278  7s. 
 
 '  That  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  My 
 table  in  My  kingdom.' 
 
 1  Jesus  !  to  Thy  table  led, 
 Now  let  every  heart  be  fed 
 With  the  true  and  living  bread. 
 
 2  When  we  taste  the  mystic  wine, 
 Of  Thy  outpoured  blood  the  sign, 
 Fill  our  hearts  with  love  divine. 
 
 3  While  on  Thy  dear  cross  we  gaze, 
 Mourning  o'er  our  sinful  ways, 
 Turn  our  sadness  into  praise. 
 
 4  Draw  us  to  Thy  wounded  side, 
 Whence  there  flowed  the  healing  tide ; 
 There  our  sins  and  sorrows  hide. 
 
 5  From  the  bonds  of  sin  release ; 
 Cold  and  wavering  faith  increase ; 
 Lamb  of  God,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 
 
 6  Lead  us  by  Thy  pierced  hand, 
 Till  around  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
 
 In  the  bright  and  better  land.    Amen. 
 
 279  I0s< 
 
 6  This  do  in  remembrance  of  Me.' 
 
 1  Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face ; 
 Hear  would   I  touch   and  handle  things 
 unseen ; 
 Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  the  eternal  grace, 
 And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 
 
 284 
 
THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 
 
 2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God ; 
 
 Here  drink  with  Thee  the  royal  wrine  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  ; 
 Here  is  my  robe,  my  refuge,  and  my  peace — 
 
 Thy  blood,  Thy  righteousness,  O  Lord  my 
 God. 
 
 5  Too  soon  we  rise ;  the  symbols  disappear ; 
 
 The  feast,  though  not  the  love,  is  past  and 
 
 gone ; 
 The  bread  and  wine  remove,  but  Thou  art 
 
 here, 
 Nearer  than  ever — still  my  Shield  and  Sun. 
 
 6  Feast  after  feast  thus  comes  and  passes  by ; 
 
 Yet,  passing,  points  to  the  glad  feast  above, 
 Giving  sweet  foretaste  of  the  festal  joy, 
 The  Lamb's  great  bridal  feast  of  bliss  and 
 love. 
 
 285 
 
THE  CHURCH: 
 
 280  7,  7,  G, 
 
 '  Clirist  who  is  our  Life.' 
 
 1  0  Bread  of  Life,  from  heaven 
 To  saints  on  earth  now  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  Eiver  ever  streaming 
 
 From  Jesus'  holv  side  ! 
 
 i/ 
 
 Come  Thou,  Thyself  bestowing 
 On  thirsting  souls,  and  flowing 
 Till  all  are  satisfied. 
 
 3  Jesus,  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.    Amen. 
 
 281  9,  8. 
 
 '  IVlioso  eateth  My  flesh,  and  drinketh 
 My  blood,  hath  eternal  life.' 
 
 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 ! 
 
 286 
 
THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 
 
 Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken. 
 Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed, 
 
 And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token, 
 That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 282  c.  m. 
 
 '  He  brought  me  to  the  banqueting  home, 
 and  His  banner  over  me  ivas  love.' 
 
 1  Lord,  at  Thy  table  I  behold 
 
 The  wonders  of  Thy  grace ; 
 But,  most  of  all,  admire  that  I 
 Should  find  a  welcome  place. 
 
 2  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearts, 
 
 Lord,  we  accept  Thy  love ; 
 Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  here 
 What  will  it  be  above  ? 
 
 3  '  Eat,  0  my  friends,'  the  Saviour  cries, 
 
 '  The  feast  was  made  for  you ; 
 For  you  I  groaned,  and  bled,  and  died, 
 And  rose,  and  triumphed  too.' 
 
 4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 
 
 Join  all  your  praising  powers ; 
 No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
 No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 
 
 5  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 
 
 I'd  give  them  all  to  Thee; 
 Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
 Should  join  the  harmony.     Amen. 
 
 287 
 
THE  CHURCH:    THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 
 
 283  c.  m. 
 
 '  This  do  in  remembrance  of  Me.' 
 
 1  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 ; 
 Thy  testamental  cup  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, 
 O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice  ! 
 I  must  remember  Thee  : — 
 
 5  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 
 
 And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 
 Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
 Will  I  remember  Thee. 
 
 G  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
 And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
 When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
 Jesus,  remember  me.    Amen. 
 
 288 
 
X.— MISSIONS. 
 
 284  l.  m. 
 
 1  Mi  n  shall  he  blessed  in  Him :  all  nations 
 shall  call  Him  blessed.3 
 
 1  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  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
 And  princes  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  lose  his  chains ; 
 The  weary  find  eternal  rest ; 
 
 And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 
 
 289  T 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
 Peculiar  honours  to  our  King. 
 Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
 And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.  Amen. 
 
 285 
 
 1  In  His  days  shall  the  righteous  fiourish; 
 and  abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the 
 moon  endureth.1 
 
 1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
 
 Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
 Hail !  in  the  time  appointed, 
 
 His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
 He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
 
 To  let  the  captive  free. 
 To  take  away  transgression, 
 
 And  rule  in  equity. 
 
 2  He  comes  with  succour  speedy 
 
 To  those  who  suffer  wrong. 
 To  help  the  poor  and  needy 
 
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 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. 
 
 By  such  shall  He  be  feared, 
 While  sun  and  moon  endure, 
 
 Beloved,  obeyed,  revered ; 
 For  He  shall  judge  the  poor, 
 
 290 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 Through  changing  generations, 
 With  justice,  mercy,  truth, 
 
 While  stars  maintain  their  stations, 
 Or  moons  renew  their  youth. 
 
 4  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. 
 
 5  Arabia's  desert  ranger 
 
 To  Him  shall  bow  the  knee ; 
 The  Ethiopian  stranger 
 
 His  glory  come  to  see : 
 With  offerings  of  devotion, 
 
 Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
 To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 
 
 In  tribute  at  His  feet. 
 
 6  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him, 
 
 And  gold  and  incense  bring ; 
 All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 
 
 His  praise  all  people  sing ; 
 For  He  shall  have  dominion 
 
 O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
 Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion 
 
 Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 
 
 "291 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 
 
 And  daily  vows  ascend, 
 His  kingdom  still  increasing, 
 
 A  kingdom  without  end. 
 The  mountain  dews  shall  nourish 
 
 A  seed,  in  weakness  sown, 
 Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 
 
 And  shake  like  Lebanon. 
 
 8  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  for  ever, — 
 
 That  name  to  us  is  Love. 
 
 286  7, 6. 
 
 i  Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were 
 come  out  of  Zioti !} 
 
 1  On  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
 
 Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
 To  heal  His  ancient  nation, 
 To  lead  the  outcasts  home ! 
 
 2  How  long  the  holy  city 
 
 Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
 Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity, 
 Rebuild  her  walls  again. 
 
 292 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 3  Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror, 
 
 Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
 Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
 Release  the  fettered  heart. 
 
 4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 
 
 Their  lost  Messiah  see ; 
 Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
 And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 287  6,  6,  4,  6,  6,  6,  4. 
 
 1  And  God  said,  Let  there  he  light: 
 a  ltd  there  was  light.' 
 
 1  Thou,  whose  Almighty  word 
 Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
 
 And  took  their  flight, 
 Hear  us,  Ave  humbly  pray, 
 And,  where  the  gospel's  day 
 Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
 
 Let  there  be  light ! 
 
 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  lisrht ! 
 
 3  Spirit  of  ^truth  and  love, 
 Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 
 
 Speed  forth  Thy  flight  ; 
 
 293 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 Move  on  the  waters1  face, 
 Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
 And  in  earth's  darkest  place 
 Let  there  be  light ! 
 
 Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
 Glorious  Trinity, 
 
 Wisdom,  Love,  Might, 
 Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 
 Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
 Through  the  earth  far  and  wide 
 
 Let  there  be  light !    Amen. 
 
 288  8, 
 
 i  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains 
 are  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth 
 good  tidings ! ' 
 
 1  Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking, 
 
 Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand ; 
 God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
 By  His  word  in  every  land ; 
 
 Mark  His  progress ! 
 Darkness  flies  at  His  command. 
 
 2  Oh !  'tis  pleasant,  'tis  reviving 
 
 To  our  hearts  to  hear,  each  day, 
 Joyful  news  from  far  arriving, 
 How  the  gospel  wins  its  way, 
 
 Those  enlightening 
 Who  in  death  and  darkness  lay. 
 
 294 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 3  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 
 Let  Thy  people  see  Thy  hand ; 
 Let  the  gospel  be  victorious 
 
 Through  the  world ;  in  everv  land 
 
 Let  the  idols 
 Perish,  Lord,  at  Thy  command ! 
 
 Amen. 
 
 289  s.  m. 
 
 '  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God  ; 
 let  all  the  people  praise  Thee.' 
 
 1  O  Lord  our  God,  arise, 
 
 The  cause  of  truth  maintain, 
 And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
 Extend  her  blessed  reign. 
 
 2  Thou  Prince  of  life,  arise, 
 Nor  let  Thy  glory  cease ; 
 
 Far  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  grace, 
 And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 
 
 3  Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise, 
 Expand  Thy  quickening  wing, 
 
 And  o  'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
 Let  light  and  order  spring. 
 
 4  All  on  the  earth,  arise, 
 To  God  the  Saviour  sing ; 
 
 From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
 Let  echoing  anthems  ring.    Amen. 
 
 295 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 290 
 
 L.  M. 
 
 e  Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  (J  arm 
 of  the  Lord;  awake,  as  in  the  ancient 
 days,  in  the  generations  of  old.' 
 
 1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ! 
 
 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  their  idols  shall  confound, 
 And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 
 
 3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt, 
 Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ; 
 But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
 The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 
 
 4  Let  Zion's  time  of  favour  come; 
 0  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home, 
 
 .  And  let  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
 Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold ! 
 
 5  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim 
 In  every  clime  of  every  name ; 
 
 Let  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall, 
 
 And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all.  Amen. 
 
 29C 
 
MISSIONS.  - 
 
 291  c.  m. 
 
 c  The  people  that  do  know  their  God  shall 
 be  strong,  and  do  exploits.' 
 
 1  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass, 
 
 Ye  bars  of  iron,  yield, 
 And  let  the  King  of  Glory  pass ; 
 The  Cross  is  in  the  field. 
 
 2  That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 
 
 That  leads  the  train  of  night, 
 Shines  on  their  march,  and  guides  from  far 
 His  servants  to  the  fight. 
 
 8  Ye  armies  of  the  living  God, 
 His  sacramental  host, 
 Where  hallowed  footsteps  never  trod, 
 Take  your  appointed  post. 
 
 4  Follow  the  Cross ;  the  ark  of  peace 
 
 Accompany  your  path, 
 To  slaves  and  rebels  bring  release 
 From  bondage  and  from  wrath. 
 
 5  Though  few  and  small  and  weak  your  bands, 
 
 Strong  in  your  Captain's  strength, 
 Go  to  the  conquest  of  all  lands ; 
 All  must  be  His  at  length. 
 
 6  O  fear  not,  faint  not,  halt  not  now ; 
 
 Quit  you  like  men,  be  strong ! 
 To  Christ  shall  every  nation  bow, 
 And  sing  with  you  this  song : 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 '  Uplifted  are  the  gates  of  brass ; 
 
 The  bars  of  iron  yield ; 
 Behold  the  King  of  Glory  pass ! 
 
 The  Cross  hath  won  the  field ! ' 
 
 292  8, 7 
 
 'So  shall  He  sprinkle  many  nations.' 
 
 1  Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
 
 Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be ! 
 By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
 
 Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee. 
 Of  Thy  cross  the  wondrous  story, 
 
 Be  it  to  the  nations  told ; 
 Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
 
 And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 
 
 2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 
 
 Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
 Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 
 
 Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 
 Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even, 
 
 As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
 Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 
 
 Thee,  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 
 
 3  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 ; 
 
 29.8 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 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.    Amen. 
 
 293  8,  7,  4 
 
 '  Arise,  shine ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and 
 the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon 
 thee.' 
 
 1  O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
 
 Look,  my  soul ;  be  still  and  gaze ; 
 All  the  promises  do  travel 
 To  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 
 
 Blessed  jubilee ! 
 Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 
 
 2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 
 
 Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
 That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 
 Once  obtained  on  Calvary ; 
 
 Let  the  gospel 
 Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 
 
 3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 
 
 Let  them  have  the  glorious  light ; 
 And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 
 May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
 
 And  redemption, 
 Freely  purchased,  wrin  the  day. 
 
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MISSIOXS. 
 
 4  Fly  abroad,  eternal  gospel, 
 
 Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
 May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
 Multiply  and  still  increase ; 
 
 May  thy  sceptre 
 Sway  the  enlightened  world  around. 
 
 Amen. 
 294  7,  G. 
 
 'Come  over  .  .  .  and  lielp'us.1 
 
 1  Feom  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. 
 
 2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
 
 Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
 Though  every  object  pleases, 
 
 And  only  man  is  vile ; 
 In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 
 
 The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn, 
 The  heathen  in  his  blindness 
 
 Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 
 
 3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
 
 With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
 Can  we  to  men  benighted 
 The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
 
 300 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 Salvation  !  0  salvation ! 
 
 The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
 Till  each  remotest  nation 
 
 Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 
 
 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. 
 
 295  8,  7;  7,  7. 
 
 i I will  water  it  every  moment:  lest  any 
 h  urt  it,  I  will  keep  it  night  and  day.'' 
 
 1  See,  0  Lord,  the  vineyard  planted 
 
 By  Thy  sovereign  power  and  love ; 
 Let  Thy  people's  prayer  be  granted, 
 
 Showers  of  blessing  from  above ; 
 Hear,  O  hear  us  when  we  pray, 
 Keep  Thy  vineyard  night  and  day. 
 
 2  'Tis  Thine  own,  Thine  hand  has  made  it; 
 
 Hide  it  from  the  wintry  blast ; 
 Let  no  foot  of  beast  invade  it, 
 
 No  rude  hand  its  beauty  waste ; 
 Hear  Thy  people  when  they  pray, 
 Keep  Thy  vineyard  night  and  day. 
 
 301 
 
MISSIONS. 
 
 3  Drooping  plants  revive  and  nourish, 
 
 Let  them  thrive  beneath  Thine  hand ; 
 Let  the  weak  grow  strong  and  flourish, 
 
 Blooming  fair  at  Thy  command ; 
 Let  the  fruitful  yield  Thee  more, 
 Laden  with  a  richer  store. 
 
 4  Further,  Lord,  be  Thou  entreated  : 
 
 Plant  the  barren  waste  around ; 
 Let  Thy  work  be  thus  completed, 
 
 And  no  sterile  spot  be  found ; 
 Let  the  earth  a  vineyard  be. 
 Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee !    Amen. 
 
 296  c.  m. 
 
 '  The  whole  creation  groaneth  and  tra- 
 vaileth  in  pain  together  until  now.7 
 
 1  Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart, 
 
 Star  of  the  coming  day ! 
 Arise,  and,  with  Thy  morning  beams, 
 Chase  all  our  griefs  away. 
 
 2  Come,  blessed  Lord,  bid  every  shore 
 
 And  answering  island  sing 
 The  praises  of  Thy  royal  name, 
 And  own  Thee  as  their  King. 
 
 3  Bid  the  whole  earth,  responsive  now 
 
 To  the  bright  world  above, 
 Break  forth  in  rapturous  strains  of  joy, 
 In  memory  of  Thy  love. 
 
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MISSIONS. 
 
 4  Lord.  Lord,  Thy  fair  creation  groans, 
 
 The  air,  the  earth,  the  sea, 
 In  unison  with  all  our  hearts, 
 And  calls  aloud  for  Thee. 
 
 5  Come,  then,  with  all  Thy  quickening  power, 
 
 With  one  awakening  smile, 
 And  bid  the  serpent's  trail  no  more 
 Thy  beauteous  realms  defile. 
 
 6  Thine  was  the  cross,  with  all  its  fruits 
 
 Of  grace  and  peace  divine : 
 Be  Thine  the  crown  of  glory  now, 
 The  palm  of  victory  Thine.    Amen. 
 
 sm 
 
YA.— TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 
 
 297  l.  m. 
 
 '  My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the 
 morning,  0  Lord.' 
 
 1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
 Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
 Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
 To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 
 
 2  Thy  precious  time  misspent  redeem ; 
 Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
 Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care ; 
 For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 
 
 3  In  conversation  be  sincere ; 
 
 Keep  conscience  as  the  noon-tide  clear ; 
 Think  how,  all-seeing,  God  thy  ways 
 And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 
 
 4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
 And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
 Who,  all  night  long,  unwearied  sing 
 High  praise  to  heaven's  Eternal  King. 
 
 304 
 
.  TIMES  AND  SEASONS:  MORNING. 
 
 5  All  praise  to  Thee  who  safe  has  kept, 
 And  hast  refreshed  me  whilst  I  slept ; 
 Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
 I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 
 
 G  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
 Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 
 Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
 And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 
 
 7  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
 All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 
 
 That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
 In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 
 
 8  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. 
 
 298  l.  m. 
 
 'His  compassions  fail  not;  they  are 
 new  every  morning.' 
 
 1  O  timely  happy,  timely  wise, 
 Hearts  that  with  rising  morn  arise ; 
 Eyes  that  the  beam  celestial  view, 
 Which  evermore  makes  all  things  new ! 
 
 2  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
 Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove, 
 Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
 liestored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 
 
 305  u 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 3  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. 
 
 4  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. 
 
 5  We  need  not  bid,  for  cloistered  cell, 
 Our  neighbour  and  our  work  farewell, 
 Nor  strive  to  wind  ourselves  too  high 
 For  sinful  man  .beneath  the  sky. 
 
 6  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
 Would  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask ; 
 Koom  to  deny  ourselves ;  a  road 
 
 To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 
 
 7  Seek  we  no  more ;  content  with  these, 
 Let  present  rapture,  comfort,  ease, 
 
 As  heaven  shall  bid  them,  come  and  go ; 
 The  secret  this  of  rest  below. 
 
 8  Only,  0  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.    Amen. 
 
 306 
 
MORNING. 
 
 299  l.  m. 
 
 lTlw  Sun  of  Righteousness.' 
 
 1  Thou  image  of  the  Father  bright, 
 Effulgent  glory,  Light  of  light, 
 Radiance  divine,  that  shines  for  aye, 
 Thy  dawn  is  that  of  endless  day. 
 
 2  True  Sun  !  illume  our  inner  sight ; 
 Pour  down  Thy  Spirit's  living  light  : 
 Through  all  our  senses,  o'er  our  head, 
 Unsetting  Sun  !  Thy  brightness  shed. 
 
 3  Father  of  lights !  on  Thee  we  call ; 
 Father  of  glory,  All  in  all. 
 Father  of  grace  and  power,  we  pray, 
 Put  all  our  sin  and  guilt  away. 
 
 4  Jesus  !  be  Thou  our  bread  from  heaven ; 
 Let  faith  athirst  for  Thee  be  given ; 
 Then  let  us  drink  with  joy,  until 
 
 Our  hearts  and  souls  Thy  Spirit  fill. 
 
 5  Then  glad  the  day  we  shall  begin, 
 Blush  with  the  morning  for  our  sin, 
 Our  faith  grow  like  the  mid-day  bright, 
 But  know  no  twilight  and  no  night. 
 
 6  As  dawn  ascends  to  noon  of  day, 
 Be  Thou  our  rising  Sun  for  aye ; 
 Thee  let  us  in  Thy  Father  see, 
 
 And  find  the  Father  all  in  Thee,    Amen. 
 
 307 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 300  8s. 
 
 '  To  show  forth  Thy  loving  kindness 
 in  the  morning,  and  Thy  faith- 
 fulness every  night.' 
 
 1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
 The  morning  light  salutes  my  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. 
 
 2  When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  King, 
 My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 
 
 And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
 Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name. 
 Then,  Jesus,  sprinkle  with  Thy  blood, 
 And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 
 
 3  As  every  clay  Thy  mercy  spares 
 Will  bring  its  trials  and  its  cares, 
 O  Saviour,  till  my  life  shall  end, 
 
 Be  Thou  my  Counsellor  and  Friend ; 
 Teach  me  Thy  precepts  all  divine, 
 And  be  Thy  great  example  mine. 
 
 4  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  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, 
 O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 
 
 5  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
 My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done, 
 
 308 
 
EVENING. 
 
 Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
 To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
 And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
 To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 301  8,  4;  8,  8,  8,4. 
 
 1  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over 
 thee.' 
 
 1  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.    Amen. 
 
 302  l.  m. 
 
 '  He  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither 
 slumber  nor  sleep.' 
 
 1  All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
 For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
 Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
 Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 
 
 309 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 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 ; 
 
 To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
 Eise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 
 
 4  0  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 
 
 And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, — 
 Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
 To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 
 
 5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 
 
 My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
 Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
 No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 
 
 6  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
 Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
 Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
 Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Amen, 
 
 303  l.  m. 
 
 '  The  Lord  God  is  a  Sun  and  Shield.' 
 
 1  Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
 It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near : 
 O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
 To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 
 
 1310 
 
EVENING. 
 
 2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
 My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
 
 Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
 For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 
 
 3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
 For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live ; 
 Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
 For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 
 
 4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
 Have  spurned,  to-day,  the  voice  divine, 
 Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin, 
 Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 
 
 5  Watch  by  the  sick,  enrich  the  poor 
 With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store : 
 Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
 
 Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 
 
 6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
 Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
 Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
 
 We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above.  Amen, 
 
 304  l.  m. 
 
 *  At  even,  when  the  sun  did  set,  they 
 brought  unto  Him  all  that  ivere 
 diseased.7 
 
 1  At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 
 
 The  sick,  0  Lord,  around  Thee  lay ; 
 Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
 Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away ! 
 
 311 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 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  lain  would  serve  Thee  best, 
 Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 
 
 6  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power ; 
 
 No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall ; 
 Hear  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
 
 And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all.    Amen. 
 
 305  8,  7 
 
 'Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh 
 thy  dii-clling' 
 
 1  Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
 Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
 Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
 Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 
 
 312 
 
E  VEN1NG. 
 
 Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
 Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
 
 Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
 Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 
 
 2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
 Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 
 Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us ; 
 
 We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 
 Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 
 
 And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
 May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
 Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 306  Vs. 
 
 1  And  the  Sabbath  drew  on? 
 
 1  Safely  through  another  week, 
 
 God  hath  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
 
 Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 
 
 On  th'  approaching  Sabbath-day, — 
 
 Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
 
 Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 
 
 Mercies,  multiplied  each  hour 
 
 Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand, 
 Guarded  by  Almighty  power, 
 
 Fed  and  guided  by  His  hand. 
 From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
 May  we  rest  this  night  with  Thee ; 
 
 313 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS, 
 
 3  When  the  morn  shall  bid  us  rise, 
 May  we  feel  Thy  presence  near ; 
 May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
 
 When  we  in  Thy  house  appear ; 
 There  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
 Of  our  everlasting  feast.    Amen. 
 
 307  l.  m. 
 
 1  Thou  crownest  the  year  ivith  Thy 
 goodness.' 
 
 1  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy, 
 
 Well  may  Thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
 While  in  Thy  temple  we  appear, 
 Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 
 
 2  While,  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
 Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole, 
 The  sun  is  taught  by  Thee  to  rise, 
 And  darkness,  when  to  veil  the  skies. 
 
 3  The  flowery  spring  at  Thy  command 
 Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
 The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
 To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 
 
 4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
 Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores ; 
 And  winters,  softened  by  Thy  care, 
 
 No  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 
 
 5  Seasons  and  months  and  weeks  and  days 
 Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
 Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid, 
 With  opening  light  and  evening  shade. 
 
 314 
 
SEED  TIME  AND  HARVEST. 
 
 308  c  M. 
 
 *  He  reserveth  unto  us  the  appointed 
 weeks  of  the  harvest.' 
 
 1  Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
 
 How  rich  Thy  bounties  are ! 
 The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
 Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 
 
 2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 
 
 The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
 Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
 And  sent  the  early  rain. 
 
 3  The  spring's  sweet  influence  was  Thine ; 
 
 The  plants  in  beauty  grew ; 
 Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 
 And  mild  refreshing  dew. 
 
 4  These  various  mercies  from  above 
 
 Matured  the  swelling  grain ; 
 A  yellow  harvest  crowns  Thy  love, 
 And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 
 
 5  Seed-time  and  harvest,  Lord,  alone 
 
 Thou  dost  on  man  bestow ; 
 Let  him  not  then  forget  to  own 
 From  whom  his  blessings  flow. 
 
 6  Fountain  of  love,  our  praise  is  Thine ; 
 
 •   To  Thee  our  songs  Ave '11  raise, 
 And  all  created  nature  join 
 In  sweet,  harmonious  praise. 
 
 315 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 309  7,6;  6,  6,  8,4. 
 
 '  Tlwu  blessest  the  springing  thereof.' 
 
 1  We  plough  the  fields  and  scatter 
 The  good  seed  on  the  land, 
 But  it  is  fed  and  watered 
 
 By  God's  almighty  hand ; 
 He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 
 
 The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
 The  breezes  and  the  sunshine, 
 And  soft  refreshing  rain. 
 All  good  gifts  around  us 
 Are  sent  from  heaven  above ; 
 Then  thank  the  Lord,  O  thank  the  Lord, 
 For  all  His  love. 
 
 He  only  is  the  Maker 
 
 Of  all  things  near  and  far ; 
 He  paints  the  wayside  flower, 
 He  lights  the  evening  star ; 
 The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him, 
 
 By  Him  the  birds  are  fed ; 
 Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 
 He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
 All  good  gifts  around  us 
 Are  sent  from  heaven  above ; 
 Then  thank  the  Lord,  0  thank  the  Lord, 
 For  all  His  love. 
 
 3  We  thank  Thee,  then,  O  Father, 
 For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
 
 31G 
 
SEED  TIME  AND  HARVEST. 
 
 The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 
 Our  life,  our  health,  our  food 
 No  gifts  have  we  to  offer, 
 
 For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
 But  that  which  Thou  desirest, 
 Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
 All  good  gifts  around  us 
 Are  sent  from  heaven  above ; 
 Then  thank  the  Lord,  0  thank  the  Lord, 
 For  all  His  love.    Amen. 
 
 310  6,  5. 
 
 1  Truly  the  light  is  sweet,  and  a  pleasant 
 thing  it  is  for  the  eyes  to  behold  the 
 sun.7 
 
 1  Summer  suns  are  glowing 
 
 Over  land  and  sea, 
 Happy  light  is  flowing, 
 
 Bountiful  and  free. 
 Every  thing  rejoices 
 
 In  the  mellow  rays, 
 All  earth's  thousand  voices 
 
 Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 
 
 2  God's  free  mercy  streameth 
 
 Over  all  the  world, 
 And  His  banner  gleameth, 
 
 Everywhere  unfurled. 
 Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 
 
 As  the  heaven  above, 
 Shines  in  might  victorious 
 
 His  eternal  love. 
 
 317 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 Lord,  upon  our  blindness 
 
 Thy  pure  radiance  pour ; 
 For  Thy  loving-kindness 
 
 Make  us  love  Thee  more. 
 And  when  clouds  are  drifting 
 
 Dark  across  our  sky, 
 Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 
 
 Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 
 
 We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 
 
 Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light 
 Life  is  dark  without  Thee ; 
 
 Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 
 Light  of  light !  shine  o'er  us 
 
 On  our  pilgrim  way, 
 Go  Thou  still  before  us 
 
 To  the  endless  day.    Amen. 
 
 311  7s. 
 
 'The  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world;  and 
 the  reapers  are  the  angels? 
 
 1  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
 Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home  ! 
 All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
 
 Ere  the  winter  storms  begin : 
 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 ; 
 
 318 
 
SEED  TIME  AND  HARVEST. 
 
 Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
 Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  : 
 First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
 Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
 Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
 Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 
 
 3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
 And  shall  take  His  harvest  home ; 
 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,  for  ever  purified, 
 
 In  God's  garner  to  abide : 
 
 Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
 
 Kaise  the  glorious  harvest-home ! 
 
 312  8s. 
 
 '  Thou  croivnest  the  year  with  Tin/  good- 
 ness ;  and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness.' 
 
 1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 
 
 We  thank  Thee  for  the  ripened  grain, 
 For  crops  safe  carried,  sent  to  cheer 
 Thy  servants  through  another  year ; 
 
 319 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 For  all  sweet  holy  thoughts,  supplied 
 By  seed-time  and  by  harvest-tide. 
 
 2  The  bare  dead  grain,  in  autumn  sown, 
 Its  robe  of  vernal  green  puts  on ; 
 Glad  from  its  wintry  grave  it  springs, 
 Fresh  garnished  by  the  King  of  kings ; 
 So,  Lord,  to  those  who  sleep  in  Thee, 
 Shall  new  and  glorious  bodies  be. 
 
 3  Nor  vainly  of  Thy  word  we  ask 
 A  lesson  from  the  reaper's  task ; 
 So  shall  Thine  angels  issue  forth ; 
 The  tares  be  burnt ;  the  just  of  earth, 
 Playthings  of  sun  and  storm  no  more, 
 Be  gathered  to  their  Father's  store. 
 
 4  Daily,  0  Lord,  our  prayers  be  said, 
 As  Thou  hast  taught,  for  daily  bread ; 
 But  not  alone  our  bodies  feed, 
 Supply  our  fainting  spirits'  need 
 
 O  Bread  of  life,  from  day  to  day, 
 
 Be  Thou  their  comfort,  food,  and  stay. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 313  7s. 
 
 6  And  now  nun  see  not  the  bright  light 
 which  is  in  the  clouds.'' 
 
 1  Winter  reigneth  o'er  the  land, 
 Freezing  with  its  icy  breath  ; 
 Dead  and  bare  the  tall  trees  stand : 
 All  is  chill  and  drear  as  death. 
 
 320 
 
NE IV  YEAR. 
 
 2  Yet  it  seemeth  but  a  clay 
 
 Since  the  summer  flowers  were  here. 
 Since  they  stalked  the  balmy  hay, 
 Since  they  reaped  the  golden  ear. 
 
 3  Sunny  days  are  past  and  gone : 
 
 So  the  years  go,  speeding  fast. 
 Onward  ever,  each  new  one 
 Swifter  speeding  than  the  last. 
 
 4  Life  is  waning;  life  is  brief; 
 
 Death,  like  winter,  standeth  nigh : 
 Each  one,  like  the  falling  leaf, 
 Soon  shall  fade,  and  fall,  and  die. 
 
 5  But  the  sleeping  earth  shall  wake, 
 
 And  the  flowers  shall  burst  in  bloom, 
 And  all  nature  rising  break 
 Glorious  from  its  wintry  tomb. 
 
 6  So,  Lord,  after  slumber  blest 
 
 Comes  a  bright  awakening, 
 And  our  flesh  in  hope  shall  rest 
 Of  a  never-fading  spring. 
 
 314  L.  M. 
 
 1  Thou  hast  holden  mc  by  my  right  hand' 
 
 1  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
 By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
 The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows, 
 That  mercy  crowns  it  till  its  close. 
 
 321  x 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS, 
 
 2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
 Still  are  we  guarded  by  our  God, 
 By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 
 
 By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 
 
 3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
 The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 
 
 We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
 And  peaceful  leave  before  Thy  feet. 
 
 4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
 Thou  art  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest ; 
 Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
 Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 
 
 5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
 And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
 Our  Helper  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
 Shall  keep  our  souls  and  guard  our  dust, 
 
 315  c.  m< 
 
 '  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
 in  all  generations.' 
 
 1  Our  God,  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  defence  is  sure. 
 
NE IV  YEAR. 
 
 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  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 
 
 With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
 Are  carried  downward  by  the  flood, 
 And  lost  in  following  years. 
 
 6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 
 
 Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
 They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
 Dies  at  the  opening  day. 
 
 7  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
 
 Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
 Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
 And  our  eternal  home.    Amen. 
 
 316  7s. 
 
 •  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we 
 may  apply  our  hearts  unto  loisdom.7 
 
 1  While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
 Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
 Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
 Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS: 
 
 Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 
 
 They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
 
 We  a  little  longer  wait, 
 
 But  how  little  none  can  know. 
 
 As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
 
 Speedily  the  mark  to  find, 
 As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
 
 Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind, — 
 Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
 
 Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream : 
 Upwards,  Lord  !  our  spirits  raise ; 
 
 All  below  is  but  a  dream. 
 
 Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 
 
 Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
 Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live 
 
 With  eternity  in  view : 
 Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 
 
 Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
 And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
 
 May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above ! 
 
 Amen. 
 
 o 
 
 17  8, 7. 
 
 1  These  .  .  .  years  the  Lord  thy  God 
 hath  been  with  thee' 
 
 1  At  Thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father, 
 Who  hast  blessed  us  all  our  days, 
 We  with  grateful  hearts  would  gather, 
 To  begin  the  year  with  praise, — 
 
''NEW  YEAR. 
 
 Praise  for  light  so  brightly  shining 
 On  our  steps  from  heaven  above. 
 
 Praise  for  mercies  daily  twining 
 Round  us  golden  cords  of  love. 
 
 Jesus,  for  Thy  love  most  tender, 
 
 On  the  cross  for  sinners  shown, 
 We  would  praise  Thee,  and  surrender 
 
 All  our  hearts  to  be  Thine  own. 
 With  so  blest  a  friend  provided, 
 
 We  upon  our  way  would  go, 
 Sure  of  being  safely  guided. 
 
 Guarded  well  from  every  foe. 
 
 Every  day  w^ill  be  the  brighter, 
 When  Thy  gracious  face  we  see ; 
 
 Every  burden  will  be  lighter, 
 
 When  we  know  it  comes  from  Thee. 
 
 Spread  Thy  love's  broad  banner  o'er  us, 
 Give  us  strength  to  serve  and  wrait, 
 
 Till  the  glory  breaks  before  us, 
 
 Through  the  3ity's  open  gate.   Amen 
 
 318 
 
 S.  M.  D. 
 
 '  The  time  is  short.' 
 
 1 
 
 A  few  more  years  shall  roll, 
 A  few  more  seasons  come, 
 And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
 Asleep  within  the  tomb: 
 
 325 
 
TIMES  AND  SEASONS 
 
 Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
 My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
 0  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away. 
 
 A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
 
 O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 
 And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
 
 A  far  serener  clime : 
 
 Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
 My  soul  for  that  blest  day  ; 
 
 O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away. 
 
 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  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 
 
 O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away. 
 
 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,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
 My  soul  for  that  bright  day ; 
 
 O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away. 
 
 326 
 
NEW  YEAR. 
 
 A  few  more  Sabbaths  here 
 
 Shall  cheer  us  on  our  way ; 
 And  we  shall  reach  the  endless  rest, 
 
 The  eternal  Sabbath-day : 
 Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
 My  soul  for  that  sweet  day  ; 
 
 O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away. 
 
 'Tis  but  a  little  while 
 
 And  He  shall  come  again, 
 Who  died  that  we  might  live,  who  lives 
 
 That  we  with  Him  may  reign : 
 Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 
 My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
 
 O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
 And  take  my  sins  away.    Amen. 
 
 327 
 
XII.— SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 
 
 319  L.  M. 
 
 '  But  will  God  in  very  deed  dwell  with 
 men  on  the  earth  V 
 
 1  This  stone  to  Thee  in  faith  we  lay ; 
 
 We  build  the  temple,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
 Thine  eye  be  open  night  and  day 
 To  guard  this  house  and  sanctuary. 
 
 2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
 
 And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
 Here  Thou  in  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place, 
 And  when  Thou  hearest,  0  forgive. 
 
 3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 
 
 The  blessed  gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
 Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
 Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 
 
 4  Hosanna !  to  their  heavenly  Kinj; 
 
 When  children's  voices  raise  that  song, 
 Hosanna !  let  their  angels  sing, 
 
 And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong. 
 
 328 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 
 
 Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
 Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 
 And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest. 
 
 6  That  glory  never  hence  depart ! 
 
 Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
 Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
 
 In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne.    Amen. 
 
 320  6,  6;  4,  4,  4,  4. 
 
 1  Behold  I  lay  in  Zion  a  chief  corner- 
 stone, elect,  precious.' 
 
 1  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. 
 
 2  Oh  !  then  with  hymns  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. 
 
 329 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 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  blessing  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  away  !    Amen. 
 
 321  L.  M. 
 
 'Praying  aho  for  us,  that  God  would  open 
 unto  us  a  door  of  utterance,  to  speak  the 
 mystery  of  Christ.'' 
 
 1  Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high  ; 
 
 Lord,  Thine  assembled  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 
 The  angels  of  the  churches  be. 
 
 330 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 
 
 Firmness,  with  meekness,  from  above, 
 To  bear  Thy  people  on  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, 
 
 Nourish  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 
 
 5  Then,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 
 
 And  they  in  hope  their  charge  resign, 
 When  the  Chief  Shepherd  shall  appear, 
 0  God,  may  they  and  theirs  be  Thine ! 
 
 Amen, 
 
 322  8,  7;  3. 
 
 e  Remember  me,  0  Lord,  with  the  favour 
 that  Thou  bearest  unto  Thy  people: 
 U  visit  me  with  Thy  salvation' 
 
 1  Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
 Thou  art  scattering,  full  and  free, — 
 Showers,  the  thirsty  land  refreshing ; 
 Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 
 2  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father, 
 Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be  ; 
 Thou  mightst  curse  me,  but  the  rather 
 Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 
 331 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 Pass  me  not,  0  tender  Saviour, 
 Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee ; 
 
 I  am  longing  for  Thy  favour, 
 When  Thou  comest  call  for  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 
 Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit, 
 
 Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
 
 Witness  Thou  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  ? 
 Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 
 0  forgive  and  rescue  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 
 6  Love  of  God  so  pure  and  changeless, 
 
 Blood  of  Christ  so  rich  and  free, 
 Grace  of  God  so  strong  and  boundless,- 
 Magnify  them  all  in  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 
 7  Pass  me  not ;  this  lost  one  bringing, 
 Satan's  slave  Thy  child  shall  be : 
 All  my  heart  to  Thee  is  springing ; 
 Blessing  others,  O  bless  me, 
 
 Even  me. 
 332  Amen. 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 323  8,  7,  4. 
 
 1  Pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  may 
 have  free  course,  and  be  glorified.' 
 
 1  Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed  them ; 
 Thou  art  Lord  of  winds  and  waves ; 
 They  were  bound,  but  Thou  hast  freed  them ; 
 Now  they  go  to  free  the  slaves ; 
 
 Be  Thou  with  them ! 
 'Tis  Thine  arm  alone  that  saves. 
 
 Friends,  and  home,  and  all  forsaking, 
 Lord,  they  go  at  Thy  command, 
 
 As  their  stay  Thy  promise  taking, 
 While  they  traverse  sea  and  land ; 
 
 0  be  with  them ! 
 Lead  them  safely  by  the  hand. 
 
 When  they  reach  the  land  of  strangers. 
 And  the  prospect  dark  appears, 
 
 Nothing  seen  but  toils  and  dangers, 
 Nothing  felt  but  doubts  and  fears, 
 
 Be  Thou  with  them ! 
 Hear  their  sighs,  and  count  their  tears. 
 
 Where  no  fruit  appears  to  cheer  them. 
 And  they  seem  to  toil  in  vain, 
 
 Then  in  mercy,  Lord,  draw  near  them, 
 Then  their  sinking  hopes  sustain ; 
 
 Thus  supported, 
 Let  their  zeal  revive  again. 
 
 333 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 In  the  midst  of  opposition, 
 
 Let  them  trust,  O  Lord,  in  Thee ; 
 
 When  success  attends  their  mission, 
 Let  Thy  servants  humbler  be : 
 
 Never  leave  them, 
 Till  Thy  face  in  heaven  they  see.  Amen, 
 
 324  c.  m. 
 
 *  They  were  not  suffered  to  continue  by 
 reason  of  death' 
 
 1  Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow, 
 When  God  recalls  His  own, 
 And  bids  them  leave  this  world  of  woe 
 For  an  immortal  crown  ? 
 
 2  Though  now  we  mourn  our  shepherd's  loss, 
 
 And  miss  his  loving  care, 
 Yet  let  us  meekly  bear  this  cross, 
 When  he  yon  crown  doth  wear. 
 
 3  His  toils  are  past ;  his  work  is  done ; 
 
 And  he  is  fully  blest ; 
 He  fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won, 
 And  entered  into  rest. 
 
 4  Yet  Christ  our  Lord,  who  called  him  home, 
 Is  to  His  church  most  nigh, 
 Will  bid  yet  other  labourers  come, 
 And  all  her  need  supply. 
 
 334 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 5  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow. 
 
 God  has  recalled  His  own ; 
 
 And  let  our  hearts  in  every  woe 
 
 Still  say,  '  Thy  will  be  done !'    Amen, 
 
 325  c.  m,  d. 
 
 s Remember,  0  Lord,  what  is  come  upon 
 us:  consider,  and  behold  our  reproach.1 
 
 1  Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer. 
 
 While  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
 And  humbly,  with  united  cry, 
 
 To  Thee  for  mercy  call ; 
 The  guilt  is  ours,  but  grace  is  Thine, 
 
 0  turn  us  not  away, 
 But  hear  us  from  Thy  lofty  throne? 
 
 And  help  us  when  we  pray. 
 
 2  Our  fathers'  sins  were  manifold^ 
 
 And  ours  no  less  we  own ; 
 Yet  wondrously  from  age  to  age 
 
 Thy  goodness  hath  been  shown  ° 
 When  dangers  like  a  stormy  sea 
 
 Beset  our  country  round, 
 To  Thee  Ave  looked,  to  Thee  we  cried, 
 
 And  help  in  Thee  was  found. 
 
 3  With  one  consent  wTe  meekly  bow 
 
 Beneath  Thy  chastening  hand, 
 And,  pouring  forth  confession  meet, 
 Mourn  with  our  mourning  land ; 
 
 335 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need, 
 As  thus  we  lift  our  prayer, — 
 
 '  Correct  us  with  Thy  judgments,  Lord, 
 Then  let  Thy  mercy  spare.'     Amen. 
 
 326  L.  M.  D. 
 
 1  That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  lancV 
 
 1  0  Thou,  in  whom  are  all  our  springs, 
 Great  Lord  of  nations,  King  of  kings, 
 We  give  Thee  thanks  for  what  Thy  hand 
 Has  done  for  our  beloved  land : 
 
 The  oppressor's  rod,  the  scourge  of  war 
 From  us  Thou  hast  removed  afar, 
 And  hast  our  favoured  country  blest 
 With  righteous  laws  and  homes  of  rest. 
 
 2  We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  will  revealed, 
 And  for  Thy  grace  in  Christ  unsealed, 
 And  for  the  means  by  which  that  grace 
 May  find  in  us  a  dwelling-place. 
 Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  bless  us  still ! 
 Our  commerce  aid,  our  garners  fill ; 
 Our  freedom  guard,  our  homes  defend, 
 And  every  needful  blessing  send. 
 
 3  But,  more  than  all,  we  ask  Thee,  Lord, 
 To  grant  Thy  Spirit  with  Thy  word, 
 That  it  may  reach  the  inward  parts, 
 And  stamp  Thine  image  on  our  hearts ; 
 Then  shall  we  to  earth's  utmost  end 
 The  glorious  gospel  grateful  send, 
 
 Till  all  the  nations,  bond  and  free, 
 
 Are  one  in  Christ,  and  one  with  Thee.  Amen, 
 
 336 
 
SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 327  3s. 
 
 1  These  see  the  ivories  of  the  Lord,  and 
 His  ivonders  in  the  deep.' 
 
 1  Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save, 
 Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave, 
 Who  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
 
 Its  own  appointed  limits  keep ; 
 O  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  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
 And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep ; 
 
 O  hear  us  when  we  crv  to  Thee 
 For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea ! 
 
 3  O  Holy  Spirit,  who  didst  brood 
 Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude, 
 And  bid  their  angry  tumult  cease, 
 And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace ; 
 
 O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
 For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea ! 
 
 4  0  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  ! 
 
 Amen. 
 
 337  Y 
 
XIII.— FOR    THE   YOUNG. 
 
 328  c.  m. 
 
 i  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days 
 of  thy  youth,  while  the  evil  days  come 
 not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh,  when 
 thou  shalt  say,  I  have  no  -pleasure  in 
 them.' 
 
 1  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 
 
 How  sweet  the  lily  grows ! 
 How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
 Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 
 
 2  Lo !  such  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  0  Thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 
 
 We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
 In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
 To  keep  us  still  Thine  own.    Amen. 
 
 338 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 329  7,6;  3,3,  6,6. 
 
 1  The  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your 
 children.'' 
 
 1  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
 Bless  the  young  before  Thee : 
 Thou  their  wants  and  dangers  know'st ; 
 Watch  them,  we  implore  Thee. 
 Here  they  stand, 
 Hopeful  band, 
 Want  and  sin  confessing, 
 Waiting  for  Thy  blessing. 
 
 Gentle  Saviour,  make  them  Thine, 
 
 Thou  wilt  never  lose  them ; 
 May  Thy  life  and  love  divine 
 Melt  their  tender  bosom. 
 Lord,  we  pray 
 That  they  may 
 All  like  Thee  be  holy, 
 Loving,  meek,  and  lowly. 
 
 Giver  Thou  of  gifts  to  all, 
 
 No  good  thing  deny  them ; 
 Hear,  O  hear  our  earnest  call. 
 Life  and  light  supply  them. 
 Make  them  new, 
 Keep  them  true, 
 All  that  stand  before  Thee ; 
 Bless  them,  we  implore  Thee.     Amen. 
 
 339 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 330  S.  M.  D. 
 
 'Praise  our  God,  all  ye  His  servants,  and  ye 
 that  fear  Him,  both  small  and  great.'' 
 
 1       Above  the  clear  blue  sky, 
 
 Beyond  our  feeble  sight, 
 The  God  of  glory  dwells  on  high, 
 
 In  everlasting  light. 
 
 Around  His  glorious  throne 
 
 The  holv  angels  stand ; 
 In  songs  of  praise  their  King  they  own, 
 
 Or  fly  at  His  command. 
 
 And  we  may  praise  Him  too, 
 
 And  serve  Him  here  below ; 
 He  stoops  to  mark  what  children  do, 
 
 Their  inmost  thoughts  to  know ; 
 
 And  though  He  reigns  above. 
 
 Where  angels  ceaseless  praise, 
 He  will  accept  our  humble  love, 
 
 And  lead  us  in  His  ways. 
 
 O  may  we  humbly  seek 
 
 To  do  His  holy  will, 
 And  try,  with  thankful  hearts  and  meek, 
 
 To  sing  His  praises  still ; 
 
 And  then,  for  Jesus'  sake 
 
 Who  came  for  us  to  die, 
 Our  happy  spirits  He  will  take 
 
 To  praise  Him  in  the  sky. 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 331  8,  6;  8. 
 
 *  Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.'' 
 
 1  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
 
 Thousands  of  children  stand, 
 Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
 A  holy,  happy  band, 
 
 Singing,  Glory,  glory,  glory ! 
 
 2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 
 
 That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
 Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love, — 
 How  came  those  children  there, 
 Singing,  Glory,  glory,  glory? 
 
 3  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  blood 
 
 To  wash  away  their  sin, 
 Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
 Behold  them  white  and  clean, 
 Singing,  Glory,  glory,  glory ! 
 
 4  On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 
 
 On  earth  they  loved  His  name ! 
 So  now  they  see  His  blessed  face, 
 And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
 
 Singing,  Glory,  glory,  glory ! 
 
 332  8, 7. 
 
 '  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
 unto  Me.y 
 
 1  Lord,  a  little  band  and  lowly, 
 We  are  come  to  sing  to  Thee ; 
 Thou  art  great,  and  high,  and  holy, 
 0  how  solemn  we  should  be ! 
 
 341 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 2  Fill  our  hearts  with  thoughts  of  Jesus, 
 
 And  of  heaven,  where  He  is  gone ; 
 And  let  nothing  ever  please  us 
 He  would  grieve  to  look  upon. 
 
 3  For  we  know  the  Lord  of  glory 
 
 Always  sees  what  children  do, 
 And  is  writing  now  the  story 
 Of  our  thoughts  and  actions  too. 
 
 4  Let  our  sins  be  all  forgiven  ; 
 
 Make  us  fear  w^hate'er  is  wrong ; 
 Lead  us  on  our  way  to  heaven, 
 
 There  to  sing  a  nobler  song.    Amen. 
 
 333  7s. 
 
 1  My  God,  shall  siqtyly  all  your  need.1 
 
 1  Poor  and  needy  though  I  be, 
 God  Almighty  cares  for  me ; 
 Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
 Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 
 
 2  He  will  hear  me  when  I  pray ; 
 He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
 When  I  sleep,  and  when  I  wake, 
 For  the  Lord  my  Saviour's  sake. 
 
 3  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky 
 Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 
 
 He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed 
 Had  not  where  to  lay  His  head. 
 
 342 
 
FOR' THE   YOUNG. 
 
 4  Though  I  labour  here  awhile, 
 Father,  bless  me  with  Thy  smile ; 
 All  shall  then  be  well  with  me, 
 Having  all  in  having  Thee. 
 
 5  Then  to  Thee  111  tune  my  song. 
 Happy  as  the  day  is  long  ; 
 This  my  joy  for  ever  be, 
 God  Almighty  cares  for  me. 
 
 334  p.  m. 
 
 '  Unto  you  is  born  this  day,  in  the  city  nf 
 .David,  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ 
 the  Lord? 
 
 1  There  came  a  little  Child  to  earth 
 Long  ago ; 
 And  the  angels  of  God  proclaimed  His  birth, 
 High  and  low. 
 
 2  Out  in  the  night,  so  calm  and  still, 
 Their  song  was  heard ; 
 For  they  knew  that  the  Child  on  Bethlehem's 
 hiU 
 
 Was  Christ  the  Lord. 
 
 3  Far  away  in  a  goodly  land, 
 Fair  and  bright, 
 Children  with  crowns  of  glory  stand. 
 Robed  in  white. 
 
 343 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 4  They  sing  how  the  Lord  of  that  world  so  fair 
 
 A  child  was  born, 
 And  that  they  might  His  crown  of  glory  share 
 Wore  a  crown  of  thorn ; 
 
 5  And  in  mortal  weakness,  in  want  and  pain, 
 
 Came  forth  to  die, 
 That  the  children  of  earth  might  in  glory  reign 
 "With  Him  on  high. 
 
 6  And  for  evermore,  in  their  robes  so  fair 
 
 And  undefiled, 
 Those  ransomed  children  His  praise  declare. 
 Who  was  once  a  child. 
 
 335  7, 6. 
 
 1 1  have  given  yon  an  example.' 
 
 1  I  love  to  hear  the  story, 
 
 Which  angel  voices  tell, 
 How  once  the  King  of  Glory 
 
 Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 
 I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 
 
 But  this  I  surely  know, 
 The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 
 
 Because  He  loved  me  so. 
 
 2  I'm  glad  my  blessed  Saviour 
 
 Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
 To  show  how  pure  and  holy 
 His  little  ones  might  be. 
 
 344 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 And  if  I  try  to  follow 
 His  footsteps  here  below, 
 
 He  never  will  forget  me, 
 Because  He  loves  me  so. 
 
 3  To  sing  His  love  and  mercy, 
 
 My  sweetest  songs  I'll  raise, 
 And,  though  I  cannot  see  Him, 
 
 I  know  He  hears  my  praise ; 
 For  He  has  kindly  promised 
 
 That  even  I  may  go 
 To  sing  among  His  angels, 
 
 Because  He  loves  me  so. 
 
 336  7, 6. 
 
 ( Hosanna  in  the  highest.' 
 
 1  Hosanna  !  loud  hosanna 
 
 The  little  children  sang  ; 
 Through  pillared  court  and  temple, 
 
 The  lovely  anthem  rang ; 
 To  Jesus  who  had  blessed  them, 
 
 Close  folded  to  His  breast, 
 The  children  sang  their  praises, 
 
 The  simplest  and  the  best. 
 
 2  From  Olivet  they  followed, 
 'Midst  an  exultant  crowd, 
 Waving  the  victor  palm  branch, 
 And  shouting  clear  and  loud ; 
 
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FOR  THE   YOUNG. 
 
 Bright  angels  joined  the  chorus, 
 Beyond  the  cloudless  sky, — 
 
 '  Hosanna  in  the  highest, 
 Glory  to  God  on  high ! ' 
 
 Fair  leaves  of  silvery  olive 
 
 They  strewed  upon  the  ground. 
 Whilst  Salem's  circling  mountains 
 
 Echoed  the  joyful  sound ; 
 The  Lord  of  men  and  angels 
 
 Rode  on  in  lowly  state, 
 Nor  scorned  that  little  children 
 
 Should  on  His  bidding  wait. 
 
 '  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! ' 
 
 That  ancient  song  we  sing ; 
 For  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 
 
 The  Lord  of  heaven  our  King 
 O  may  we  ever  praise  Him, 
 
 With  heart,  and  life,  and  voice, 
 And  in  His  blissful  presence 
 
 Eternally  rejoice !    Amen. 
 
 337  8,  4;  8,  8,  8,  4. 
 
 '  There  is  a  friend  that  sticketh  closer 
 than  a  brotlur? 
 
 1  One  is  kind  above  all  others ; 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's ; 
 O  how  He  loves ! 
 
 346 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 Earthly  friends  may  pain  and  grieve  thee, 
 One  day  kind,  the  next  day  leave  thee, 
 But  this  Friend  will  ne'er  deceive  thee ; 
 O  how  He  loves ! 
 
 2  Blessed  Jesus  !  wouldst  thou  know  Him  ? 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 Give  thyself  entirely  to  Him ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 Is  it  sin  that  pains  and  grieves  thee, 
 Unbelief  or  trials  seize  thee  ? 
 Jesus  can  from  all  release  thee  ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 
 3  He's  thy  Friend,  He  died  to  save  thee ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 All  through  life  He  will  not  leave  thee ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 Think  no  more  of  friendships  hollow, 
 Take  His  easy  yoke  and  follow, 
 Jesus  carries  all  our  sorrow ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 
 4  All  Thy  sins  shall  be  forgiven ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 Backward  all  thy  foes  be  driven ; 
 
 0  how  He  loves ! 
 Every  blessing  He'll  provide  thee, 
 ,  Nought  but  good  shall  ere  betide  thee, 
 Safe  to  glory  He  will  guide  thee ; 
 
 O  how  He  loves ! 
 
 347 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 338  p.  m. 
 
 'Jesus  called  a  little  child  unto  IlimJ 
 
 1  I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
 When  Jesus  was  here  among  men. 
 How  He  called  little  children,  as  lambs,  to 
 His  fold, 
 I  should  like  to  have  been  with  Him  then. 
 I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on 
 my  head, 
 That  His  arms  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
 And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look 
 when  He  said, 
 '  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me.' 
 
 2  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 
 
 And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 
 And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
 
 I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above, — 
 In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prepare 
 
 For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
 And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
 
 '  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.' 
 
 3  But   thousands   and  thousands  who  wander 
 
 and  fall 
 Xever  heard  of  that  heavenly  home ; 
 I  should  like  them  to  know  there  is  room  for 
 them  all, 
 And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 
 
 348 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 I  long  for  that  blessed  and  glorious  time, 
 The  fairest  and  brightest  and  best, 
 
 When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 
 Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  arid  be  blest. 
 
 339  p.  m. 
 
 1  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings 
 Thou  hast  perfected  praise.' 
 
 1  Come,  children,  join  to  sing, 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 Loud  praise  to  Christ  our  King, 
 
 Hallelujah  !  Amen ! 
 Let  all  with  heart  and  voice 
 Before  His  throne  rejoice ; 
 Praise  is  His  gracious  choice : 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 
 2  Come,  lift  your  hearts  on  high ; 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 Let  praises  fill  the  sky ; 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 He  is  our  guide  and  friend ; 
 To  us  He'll  condescend ; 
 His  love  shall  never  end : 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 
 3  Praise  yet  the  Lord  again ; 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen  ! 
 Life  shall  not  end  the  strain ; 
 
 Hallelujah !  Amen ! 
 
 349 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 On  heaven's  blissful  shore 
 His  goodness  we'll  adore, 
 Singing  for  evermore, 
 
 Hallelujah!  Amen! 
 
 340  6, 5. 
 
 '  He  will  .  .   .  not  despise  their  prayer.' 
 
 1  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  Jesus  calls  us 
 
 To  our  heavenly  home, 
 We  would  gladly  answer, 
 
 ;  Saviour  Lord,  we  come.'    Amen. 
 
 350 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 341  7a 
 
 '  From  a  child  thou  hast  known  the  Holy 
 Scriptures,  which  arc  able  to  make 
 thee  wise  unto  salvation.'' 
 
 1  Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
 Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ; 
 Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came, 
 Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am ; 
 
 2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove, 
 Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
 Mine  art  thou,  to  guide  my  feet, 
 Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit ; 
 
 3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
 If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless ; 
 Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith 
 Man  can  triumph  over  death  ; 
 
 4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
 And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom : 
 Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
 Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ! 
 
 342  6,  6;  8,  8. 
 
 i  Speak,  Lord,  for  Thy  servant  heareth.' 
 
 1       Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn, 
 The  temple  courts  were  dark 
 The  lamp  was  burning  dim 
 Before  the  sacred  ark, 
 When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 
 Bang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 
 
 351 
 
FOR  THE   YOUNG. 
 
 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       0  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 
 The  open  ear,  O  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. 
 
 O  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. 
 
 O  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 
 
 A  swTeet  unmurmuring  faith, 
 Obedient  and  resigned 
 
 To  Thee  in  life  and  death, 
 That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
 Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 352 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 343  8,  7,  L 
 
 '  I  am  the  good  Shepherd.' 
 
 1  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  We  are  Thine,  do  Thou  befriend  us, 
 
 Be  the  guardian  of  our  way  ; 
 Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
 Seek  us  when  we  go  astray : 
 
 Blessed  Jesus  ! 
 Hear  young  children  when  they  pray. 
 
 3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
 
 Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be ; 
 Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
 
 Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 
 
 Blessed  Jesus ! 
 Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 
 
 4  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favour ; 
 
 Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
 Blessed  Lord  and  onlv  Saviour, 
 
 \J 
 
 With  Thyself  our  bosoms  fill : 
 
 Blessed  Jesus ! 
 Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still.  Amen. 
 
 353 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 344  7, 6. 
 
 i  The  things  which  God  hath  prepared 
 for  them  that  love  Him.} 
 
 1  There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 
 
 Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
 A  Friend  that  never  changes, 
 
 Where  love  will  never  die. 
 Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 
 
 Who  change  with  changing  years, 
 This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
 
 The  precious  name  He  bears. 
 
 There 's  a  rest  for  little  children 
 
 Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
 Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour 
 
 And  to  His  Father  cry, — 
 A  rest  from  every  trouble, 
 
 From  sin  and  danger  free ; 
 There  every  little  pilgrim 
 
 Shall  rest  eternally. 
 
 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  can  be  happier,  there. 
 
 354 
 
FOR   THE  YOUNG. 
 
 There 's  a  crown  for  little  children 
 
 Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
 And  all  who  look  to  Jesus 
 
 Shall  wear  it  by-and-by, — 
 A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 
 
 Which  God  shall  then  bestow 
 On  all  who  love  the  Saviour, 
 
 And  walk  with  Him  below. 
 
 345  s.  M.  D. 
 
 '  l  have  gone,  astray  like  a  lost  sheep ; 
 seek  Thy  servant? 
 
 1       I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 
 
 I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
 I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
 
 I  would  not  be  controlled 
 
 I  was  a  wayward  child, 
 
 I  did  not  love  my  home ; 
 I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
 
 I  loved  afar  to  roam. 
 
 The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep ; 
 
 The  Father  sought  His  child ; 
 They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
 
 O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
 
 They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
 
 Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone ; 
 They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love  ; 
 
 They  saved  the  wandering  one. 
 
 355 
 
FOR  THE  YOUXG. 
 
 3  They  spoke  in  tender  love, 
 They  raised  my  drooping  head ; 
 
 They  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 
 
 My  fainting  soul  They  fed. 
 
 They  washed  my  filth  away, 
 
 They  made  me  clean  and  fair ; 
 They  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 
 
 The  long-sought  wanderer. 
 
 4  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
 'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul  ; 
 
 'Twas  He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 
 'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 
 'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 
 That  found  the  wandering  sheep  ; 
 
 'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
 'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 
 
 5  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 
 I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
 
 But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
 
 I  love,  I  love  the  fold. 
 
 I  was  a  wayward  child, 
 
 I  once  preferred  to  roam ; 
 But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice 
 
 I  love,  I  love  His  home. 
 
 346  7,  6. 
 
 1  He  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  His  arm, 
 
 and  carry  them  in  His  bosom.' 
 
 1  Lead,  Holy  Shepherd,  lead  us, 
 Thy  feeble  flock,  we  pray, 
 Thou  King  of  little  pilgrims! 
 Safe  lead  us  all  the  way. 
 
 356 
 
FOR  THE   YOUNG. 
 
 2  In  Thy  blest  footprints  guide  us 
 Along  the  heavenward  road ; 
 Thine  aa*e  fills  all  the  asres, 
 
 Undying  Word  of  God  ! 
 
 Lo 
 
 3  That  life,  O  Christ!  is  noblest, 
 
 Which  praises  God  the  best, — 
 A  life  celestial,  nourished 
 At  wisdom's  holy  breast. 
 
 4  By  her  good  nurture  let  us, 
 
 Thy  little  ones,  be  fed, 
 And  by  her  guidance  gentle 
 Our  wandering  steps  be  led. 
 
 5  0  fill  us  with  Thy  Spirit, 
 
 Like  morning  dew  shed  down, 
 So  with  our  praises  loyal 
 King  Jesus  we  shall  crown. 
 
 6  O  be  our  lives  our  tribute, 
 
 The  meed  of  praise  we  bring, 
 When  thus  we  join  to  honour 
 
 Our  Teacher  and  our  King.  Amen, 
 
 347  G, 5. 
 
 '  Lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness.' 
 
 1  I'm  a  little  pilgrim 
 
 And  a  stranger  here ; 
 Though  this  world  is  pleasant, 
 Sin  is  always  near. 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 2  Mine's  a  better  country, 
 
 Where  there  is  no  sin, 
 Where  the  tones  of  sorrow 
 Never  enter  in. 
 
 3  But  a  little  pilgrim 
 
 Must  have  garments  clean, 
 If  he'd  wear  the  white  robes 
 And  with  Christ  be  seen. 
 
 4  Jesus,  cleanse  and  save  me, 
 
 Teach  me  to  obey ; 
 Holy  Spirit,  guide  me 
 On  my  heavenly  way. 
 
 5  I'm  a  little  pilgrim 
 
 And  a  stranger  here ; 
 But  my  home  in  heaven 
 Cometh  ever  near. 
 
 348  8, 7. 
 
 '  My  Father,  Thou  art  the  guide  of 
 my  youth.' 
 
 1  Childhood's  years  are  passing  o'er  us, 
 
 Soon  our  school-days  will  be  done : 
 Cares  and  sorrows  lie  before  us, 
 Hidden  dangers,  snares  unknown. 
 
 2  0  may  He,  who  meek  and  lowly 
 
 Trod  Himself  this  vale  of  woe, 
 Make  us  His,  and  make  us  holy, 
 Guard  and  guide  us  while  we  go. 
 
 368 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 3  Hark  !  it  is  the  Saviour  calling, 
 
 '  Little  children,  follow  Me  ; ' 
 
 Jesus,  keep  our  feet  from  falling ; 
 
 Teach  us  all  to  follow  Thee. 
 
 4  Soon  we  part — it  may  be  never, 
 
 Never  here  to  meet  again ; 
 Oh  to  meet  in  heaven  for  ever ! 
 
 Oh  the  crown  of  life  to  gain  !    Amen. 
 
 349  7s. 
 
 'They  shall  come  from  the  east,  and 
 from  the  west,  and  from  the  north, 
 and  from  the  south,  and  shall  sit 
 down  in  the  kingdom  of  God.7 
 
 1  Little  travellers  Zionward, 
 
 Each  one  entering  into  rest 
 In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 
 
 In  the  mansions  of  the  blest, 
 There  to  welcome  Jesus  waits, 
 
 Gives  the  crowns  His  followers  win : 
 Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 
 
 Let  the  little  travellers  in. 
 
 2  Who  are  they  whose  little  feet, 
 
 Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 
 Now  have  reached  the  heavenly  seat 
 
 They  had  ever  kept  in  view  ? 
 'I  from  Greenland's  frozen  land;' 
 
 '  I  from  India's  sultry  plain  ;' 
 '  I  from  Afric's  barren  sand ;' 
 
 '  I  from  islands  of  the  main.' 
 
 359 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 3  '  All  our  earthly  journey  past, 
 
 Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by, 
 We're  together  met  at  last. 
 
 At  the  portal  of  the  sky.' 
 Each  the  welcome,  Come,  awaits, 
 
 Conquerors  over  death  and  sin : 
 Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 
 
 Let  the  little  travellers  in ! 
 
 350  p.  m. 
 
 *  TJiey  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst 
 any  more;  .  .  .  and  God  shall  wipe 
 away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.' 
 
 1  Here  we  suffer  grief  and  pain, 
 Here  we  meet  to  part  again ; 
 
 In  heaven  we  part  no  more. 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 O  that  will  joyful. 
 When  Ave  meet  to  part  no  more. 
 
 2  All  who  love  the  Lord  below. 
 When  they  die,  to  heaven  will  go, 
 
 And  sing  with  saints  above. 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 When  we  meet  to  part  no  more. 
 
 3  Little  children  will  be  there, 
 
 Who  have  sought  the  Lord  by  prayer, 
 From  every  Sabbath  school. 
 
 360 
 
FOR  THE  YOUXG. 
 
 0  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 0  that  will  be  joyful. 
 When  we  meet  to  part  no  more. 
 
 Teachers,  too,  shall  meet  above, 
 And  our  pastors,  whom  we  love. 
 Shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 0  that  will  be  joyful, 
 When  Ave  meet  to  part  no  more. 
 
 0  how  happy  we  shall  be, 
 For  our  Saviour  we  shall  see 
 Exalted  on  His  throne. 
 0  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 When  we  meet  to  part  no  more, 
 
 6  There  we  all  sing  with  joy, 
 And  eternity  employ 
 
 In  praising  Christ  the  Lord. 
 0  that  will  be  joyful, 
 Joyful,  joyful,  joyful ; 
 O  that  will  be  joyful, 
 When  we  meet  to  part  no  more, 
 
 3G1 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 351  8s. 
 
 1  That  great  city,  the  hohj  Jerusalem.' 
 
 1  We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 
 
 That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair, 
 And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed ; 
 But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 
 
 2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 
 
 Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  most  rare, 
 Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold ; 
 But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 
 
 3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 
 
 From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
 From  trials  without  and  within ; 
 But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 
 
 4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, 
 
 The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
 The  church  of  the  first-born  above ; 
 But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there ! 
 
 5  Do  Thou,  Lord,  'midst  pleasure  or  woe, 
 
 For  heaven  our  spirits  prepare ; 
 And  shortly  we  also  shall  know 
 
 And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there.  Amen. 
 
 352  6,  4  ;  6,  7,  6,  4. 
 
 '  Thine  eyes  .  .  .  shall  behold  the  land 
 tliat  is  very  far  off.' 
 
 1  There  is  a  happy  land, 
 Far,  far  away, 
 Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 
 Bright,  bright  as  day : 
 
 362 
 
FOR  THE  YOUNG. 
 
 0  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
 Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King! 
 Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 
 Praise,  praise  for  aye. 
 
 Come  to  this  happy  land, 
 
 Come,  come  away ; 
 Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, 
 
 Why  still  delay? 
 0  we  shall  happy  be, 
 When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
 Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 
 
 Blest,  blest  for  aye. 
 
 Bright  in  that  happy  land, 
 
 Beams  every  eye ; 
 Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 
 
 Love  cannot  die : 
 On  then  to  glory  run ; 
 Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won ; 
 And,  bright  above  the  sun, 
 
 Reign,  reign  for  aye. 
 
 363 
 
XIV.— ANCIENT  HYMNS. 
 353 
 
 GLORIA    IX    EXCELSIS. 
 
 Glory  be  to  Gocl  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
 good-will  toward  men. 
 
 We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship 
 Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
 Thee  for  Thy  great  glory, 
 
 0  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father 
 Almighty. 
 
 0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ; 
 0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  cf  the 
 Father, 
 
 That  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
 mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Tuou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 receive  our  prayer. 
 
 364 
 
TE  DEUAL 
 
 Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
 the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 For  Thou  only  art  holy ;  Thou  only  art  the 
 Lord ; 
 
 Thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
 Amen. 
 
 354 
 
 TE  DEUM. 
 
 We  praise  Thee,  0  God:  we  acknowledge 
 Thee  to  be  the  Lord. 
 
 All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee :  the  Father 
 everlasting. 
 
 To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud :  the  Heavens, 
 and  all  the  Powers  therein. 
 
 To    Thee    Cherubim   and   Seraphim  :    con- 
 tinually do  cry, 
 
 Holy,  Holy,  Holy :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 
 
 Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty :  of 
 Thy  Glory. 
 
 The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles :  praise 
 Thee.  ' 
 
 The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets :  praise 
 Thee.  ' 
 
 363 
 
ANCIENT  HYMNS 
 
 The  noble  army  of  Martyrs :  praise  Thee. 
 
 The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world : 
 doth  acknowledge  Thee; 
 
 The  Father :  of  an  infinite  Majesty  ; 
 
 Thine  honourable,  true :  and  only  Son  ; 
 
 Also  the  Holy  Ghost :  the  Comforter. 
 
 Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory :  O  Christ. 
 
 Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son :  of  the  Father. 
 
 When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver 
 man :  Thou  didst  not  abhor  the  Virgin's  womb. 
 
 When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
 of  death :  Thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of 
 Heaven  to  all  believers. 
 
 Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God:  in 
 the  Glory  of  the  Father. 
 
 We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come :  to  be  our 
 Judge. 
 
 We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants : 
 whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious 
 blood. 
 
 Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  Saints : 
 in  glory  everlasting. 
 
 O  Lord,  save  Thy  people :  and  bless  Thine 
 heritage. 
 
 366 
 
HALLELUJAH. 
 
 Govern  them :  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 
 
 Day  by  day :  we  magnify  Thee ; 
 
 And   we   worship    Thy  Name:   ever   world 
 without  end. 
 
 Vouchsafe,  0   Lord:    to  keep   us   this  day 
 without  sin. 
 
 O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us:  have  mercy 
 upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us :  as 
 our  trust  is  in  Thee. 
 
 O  Lord,  in  Thee   have  I  trusted:   let   me 
 never  be  confounded. 
 
 355 
 
 HALLELUJAH. 
 
 'All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee. 
 0  LonU 
 
 The  strain  upraise 
 Of  joy  and  praise, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 To  the  glory  of  their  King 
 Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
 Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 They  through  the  fields  of  Paradise  that  roam, 
 The  blessed  ones  repeat,  through  that  bright 
 home, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 367 
 
ANCIENT  HYMNS: 
 
 The  planets  glittering  on  their  heavenly  way, 
 The  shining  constellations  join  and  say 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 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 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows. 
 Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
 Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 
 Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow, 
 Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 
 And  glorious  forests,  sing 
 
 Hallelujah, 
 
 First  let  the  birds  with  painted  plumage  gay 
 Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth,  with  varying  strain, 
 Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  cry  again 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean,  cry 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 368 
 
DIES  IRAE. 
 
 Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents,  reply 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 To  God,  who  all  creation  made, 
 
 The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord 
 of  all  things  loves, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 
 Himself  approves, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awaking, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 Now  from  all  men  be  out-poured 
 Hallelujah  to  the  Lord; 
 With  Hallelujah  evermore 
 The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore ; 
 Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One. 
 
 Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  !  Amen. 
 
 356 
 
 DIES    IRAE. 
 
 '  The  great  day  of  His  wrath  is  come ; 
 and  who  shall  be  able  to  stand?' 
 
 1  Day  of  anger,  all  arresting, 
 
 Heaven  and  earth  in  fire-shroud  vesting, 
 Seer  and  Psalmist  both  attesting. 
 
 369  2  A 
 
ANCIENT  HYMNS: 
 
 2  What  distress  man's  heart  is  rending, 
 
 When,  behold  !  the  Judge  descending. 
 Trial  strict  o'er  all  impending ! 
 
 3  Rolls  the  trumpet's  shattering  thunder, 
 
 Rends  the  realm  of  tombs  asunder, 
 Driving  all  the  great  throne  under, 
 
 4  Death,  with  nature,  agonizes, 
 
 All  creation,  startled,  rises, 
 Summoned  to  the  dread  assizes. 
 
 5  Opened  Book  all  eyes  engages, 
 
 Bearing  record  of  all  ages, 
 Blazoned  on  its  burning  pages ; 
 
 6  Whence  the  Judge  strict  doom  is  dealing. 
 
 Every  hidden  thought  revealing, 
 None  escaping,  none  appealing. 
 
 7  What  shall  I  for  answer  render  ? 
 
 Whom  implore  for  my  defender  ? 
 When  the  just's  own  hope  is  slender. 
 
 8  King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
 
 Who  dost  freely  grace  extend  us, 
 Fount  of  pity,  succour  send  us. 
 
 9  Jesus,  call  to  mind  how  knowing 
 
 My  sad  journey  caused  Thy  going, 
 So  come,  that  day  mercy  showing. 
 
 10  Faint,  Thou  seeking  me  hast  hasted, 
 For  me,  on  the  cross  death  tasted : 
 Shall  such  anguish  all  be  wasted  ? 
 
 370 
 
DIES  IRAE. 
 
 11  Righteous  Judge !  Thy  terrors  shake  me, 
 
 Lest,  when  Thou  from  death  shalt  wake 
 
 me, 
 Death  more  dreadful  overtake  me. 
 
 12  Spare  me!  to  my  doom  assenting, 
 
 Spare  me  !  sin  with  shame  lamenting  ; 
 Thou,  God,  sparest  souls  repenting. 
 
 13  Thou  forgav'st  the  woman  crying, 
 
 Heardst  the  robber's  prayer  in  dying, 
 So  to  me  too  hope  supplying. 
 
 14  Worthless  all  my  tears  and  turning, 
 
 Yet,  these  in  Thy  grace  not  spurning, 
 Save  me  from  the  endless  burning. 
 
 15  With  Thy  chosen  sheep  beside  me, 
 
 From  the  goats,  great  Judge,  divide  me, 
 On  Thy  right  a  place  provide  me. 
 
 16  From  the  doomed  to  bitter  sadness, 
 
 Driven  by  scorching  flames  to  madness, 
 Call  me  with  the  blest  to  gladness. 
 
 17  Lowly  kneeling,  prostrate  crying, 
 
 Contrite  heart  in  ashes  lying, 
 Lord,  forsake  me  not  when  dying. 
 
 18  Breaks  that  day,  that  day  of  weeping, 
 
 Wakes  the  dead  in  ashes  sleeping, 
 Mournful  tryst  to  judgment  keeping. 
 
 19  God  be  merciful  to  them  ! 
 
 Jesus!  Lord,  slow  to  condemn, 
 Grant  us  blessed  requiem  !  Amen. 
 
 371 
 
XV.— DISMISSION    HYMNS 
 
 357 
 
 *  I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the 
 word  of  His  grace.7 
 
 Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
 Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
 
 Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
 Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 
 
 0  refresh  us, 
 Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 
 
 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. 
 
 So,  whene'er  the  signal 's  given 
 
 Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
 Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
 
 Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
 We  shall  surely 
 
 Keign  with  Christ  in  endless  day.  Amen. 
 
 372 
 
DISMISSION  HYMNS. 
 
 358  8s. 
 
 '  I  will  bless  them.' 
 
 1  0  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  Jesus,  be  our  light ! 
 
 2  The  day  is  done,  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, 
 0  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light ! 
 
 3  Labour  is  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  toiled ; 
 
 And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared : 
 Let  not  our  works  with  self  be  soiled, 
 
 Nor  with  deceit  our  hearts  ensnared. 
 Through  life's  long  dayand death's  dark  night, 
 O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light ! 
 
 4  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 
 
 The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
 0  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ! 
 
 Thou  art  our  Jesus  and  our  all. 
 Through  life's  long  dayanddeath's  dark  night, 
 O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  light !    Amen. 
 
 373 
 
DISMISSION  HYMNS. 
 
 359  8,  7;  7;  4;  7. 
 
 '  &Ao?0  me  a  token  for  good.' 
 
 Of  Thy  love  some  gracious  token 
 Grant  us,  Lord,  before  we  go ; 
 Bless  Thy  word  which  has  been  spoken ; 
 
 Life  and  peace  on  all  bestow. 
 When  we  join  the  world  again, 
 Let  our  hearts  with  Thee  remain 
 0  direct  us, 
 And  protect  us, 
 Till  Ave  gain  the  heavenly  shore, 
 Where  Thy  people  want  no  more.    Amen. 
 
 360  ioa. 
 
 f  '  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with 
 
 peace.' 
 
 1  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  upon  our  homeward  way ; 
 With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the 
 
 day ; 
 Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  heart  from 
 
 shame, 
 That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy 
 
 name. 
 
 374 
 
DISMISSION  HYMNS. 
 
 3  Grant   us    Thy   peace,    Lord,    through    the 
 
 coming  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. 
 
 4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life, 
 Our  balm  in  sorrow  and  our  stay  in  strife ; 
 Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 
 
 cease, 
 
 Call  us,  0  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 361  L.  M. 
 
 '  The  blessing  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you.' 
 
 1  Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord ; 
 Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word ; 
 All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive ; 
 And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 
 
 2  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
 Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
 Give  every  fettered  soul  release  ; 
 
 And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace.    Amen. 
 
 362  8,  7,  4. 
 
 '  Now  wito  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you 
 from,  falling.' 
 
 1  Lord,  let  mercy  now  attend  us, 
 As  we  leave  Thy  holy  place ; 
 And  from  evil  still  defend  us, 
 
 While  we  run  our  heavenward  race, — 
 
 Hallelujah  ! — 
 Till  in  bliss  we  see  Thy  face.  Amen. 
 
 375 
 
DISMISSION  HYMNS. 
 
 363  7s. 
 
 '  My  presence  shall  go  with  thee,  and  I 
 will  give  thee  rest.1 
 
 1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 
 
 Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
 To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
 Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 
 
 2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer  ; 
 
 Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
 Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
 
 All  our  souls  in  safety  keep.    Amen. 
 
 364  7s. 
 
 '  The  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you 
 wholly.' 
 
 1  Now  may  He,  who  from  the  dead 
 
 Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
 Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
 All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 
 
 2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfil 
 
 What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight, 
 Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 
 
 And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 
 
 3  Great  Redeemer,  Thee  we  praise, 
 
 Who  the  covenant  sealedst  with  blood, 
 
 While  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
 
 Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 
 
 376  Amen. 
 
DISMISSION  HYMNS. 
 
 365  7s. 
 
 '  Go  in  peace* 
 
 Part  in  peace :  Christ's  life  was  peace, 
 
 Let  us  live  our  life  with  Him ; 
 Part  in  peace :  Christ's  death  was  peace, 
 
 Let  us  die  our  death  in  Him ; 
 Part  in  peace  :  Christ  promise  gave 
 Of  a  life  beyond  the  grave, 
 Where  all  mortal  partings  cease : 
 Brethren,  sisters,  part  in  peace.    Amen. 
 
 366  8, 7. 
 
 1  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
 the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of 
 the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.' 
 
 1  May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
 
 And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
 "With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
 Rest  upon  us  from  above. 
 
 2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
 
 With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
 And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
 
 Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford.    Amen. 
 
 3T7 
 
XV1.—D0X0L0G/ES. 
 
 To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
 The  God  whom  we  adore, 
 
 Be  glory,  as  it  was,  and  is, 
 
 And  shall  be  evermore  !    Amen. 
 
 C.  M. 
 
 CM. 
 
 To  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
 
 The  God  whom  we  adore, 
 And  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
 
 Be  glory  evermore !    Amen. 
 
 3  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. 
 
 4  l.  M. 
 Unto  the  Father,  God  of  Heaven, 
 
 And  to  the  Son,  be  glory  given, 
 
 And  to  the  Spirit,  evermore 
 
 One  God,  the  God  whom  we  adore.  Amen. 
 
 5  S.  M. 
 
 1       Hark  !  how  the  adoring  hosts 
 With  songs  surround  the  throne ! 
 Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
 But  all  their  hearts  are  one. 
 
 378 
 
DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 2  AVorthy  the  Lamb,  they  cry, 
 To  be  exalted  thus ! 
 
 Worthy  the  Lamb !  let  us  reply , 
 For  He  was  slain  for  us. 
 
 3  To  Him  be  power  ascribed, 
 And  endless  blessings  paid ; 
 
 Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
 For  ever  on  His  head !    Amen. 
 
 6  L.  M. 
 
 1  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 ; 
 Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word ; 
 
 Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
 Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 
 
 8,  7,  4. 
 
 Now  to  Him  who  loved  us,  gave  us 
 
 Every  pledge  that  love  could  give, 
 Freely  shed  His  blood  to  save  us, 
 Gave  His  life  that  we  might  live, 
 Be  the  kingdom, 
 And  dominion, 
 And  the  glory  evermore.    Amen. 
 
BOXOLOGIES. 
 
 8  t  6, 6;  4, 4,4,  4. 
 Now  to  the  King  of  Heaven 
 
 Your  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
 To  Him  be  glory  given, 
 Power,  majesty,  and  praise: 
 Wide  as  He  reigns, 
 His  name  be  sung 
 By  every  tongue, 
 In  endless  strains.    Amen. 
 
 9  8,7. 
 Glory,  glory  everlasting 
 
 To  the  Blessed  Trinity ! 
 Praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Father ! 
 
 Praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee! 
 Praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Spirit ! 
 
 Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three ! 
 
 10  Amen'  8s. 
 I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
 And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
 
 Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
 My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
 While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 
 
 Or  immortality  endures.    Amen. 
 
 11  8,8,7. 
 Glory  be  to  Him  who  gave  us, — 
 Freely  gave  His  Son  to  save  us ! 
 
 Glory  to  the  Son  who  came ! 
 Honour,  blessing,  adoration, 
 Ever,  from  the  whole  creation, 
 
 Be  to  God  and  to  the  Lamb !  Amen. 
 
 380 
 
DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 12  8s. 
 
 Immortal  honour,  endless  fame 
 
 Attend  the  Almighty  Father's  name ! 
 
 Let  God  the  Son  be  glorified, 
 
 Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died ! 
 
 And  equal  adoration  be, 
 
 Eternal  Spirit,  paid  to  Thee !    Amen. 
 
 13  8,  7;  4. 
 
 Glory  be  to  God,  the  Father ! 
 
 Glory  be  to  God,  the  Son ! 
 Glory  be  to  God,  the  Spirit ! 
 
 Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ! 
 Glory,  glory, 
 
 While  eternal  ages  run  !    Amen. 
 
 14 
 
 Lord,  bless  us  still ! 
 
 O  bless  us  still  I 
 Lord,  hear  our  prayers ':' 
 
 O  hear  our  prayers ! 
 Accept  our  praise ! 
 
 Accept  our  praise ! 
 Hallelujah! 
 
 Praised  be  Thy  holy  name !     Amen. 
 
 15 
 
 Blessed,  blessed  be  Jehovah,  Israel's  God,  to 
 all  eternity :  Let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 
 Amen.     Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 
 
 38] 
 
DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 16 
 
 Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent 
 reigneth.  The  kingdoms  of  this  world  are 
 become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord  and  of 
 His  Christ ;  and  He  shall  reign  for  ever 
 and  ever:  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of 
 lords :  Hallelujah  !    Amen. 
 
 17 
 
 Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts!  heaven 
 and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy 
 glory ;  glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord  Most 
 High.     Amen. 
 
 18 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and 
 
 to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
 As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
 
 shall  be :  world  without  end.     Amen. 
 
 382 
 
XVII.—  SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 1  Num.  vi.  24-26. 
 
 The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee :  the  Lord  make  His 
 face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee :  the  Lord 
 lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 
 
 o 
 
 ^J  i  Chrox.  xxix.  11. 
 
 Thine,  0  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the 
 glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty :  for  all  that  is  in 
 the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  Thine  ;  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
 O  Lord,  and  Thou  art  exalted  as  head  above  all. 
 
 q 
 
 *-*  Psalm  xxxiii.  20-22. 
 
 Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord :  He  is  our  help  and  our 
 shield.  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him ;  because  we 
 have  trusted  in  His  holy  name.  Let  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  be 
 upon  us,  according  as  we  hope  in  Thee. 
 
 4. 
 
 ^  Psalm  xlviii.  1-3. 
 
 Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  in  the  city  of 
 our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness.  Beautiful  for 
 situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is  Mount  Zion,  on  the 
 sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King.  God  is  known 
 in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 
 
 O  Psalm  lxiv.  10. 
 
 The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  shall  trust  in 
 Him ;  and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  glory. 
 
 383  a 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 O  Psalm  lxxxix.  15,  16. 
 
 Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound :  they 
 shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance.  In 
 Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day  j  and  in  Thy 
 righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 
 
 '  Psalm  xciii.  5. 
 
 Holiness  becometh  Thine  house,  0  Lord,  for  ever. 
 
 O  Psalm  cvi.  48. 
 
 Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting  to 
 everlasting  :  and  let  all  the  people  say  Amen.  Praise  ye  the 
 Lord.     Amen. 
 
 Q 
 
 %J  Psalm  ex  v.  1. 
 
 Not  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  Thy  name 
 give  glory,  for  Thy  mercy,  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake. 
 
 J-U  Psalm  cxxii.  6,  7. 
 
 Pkay  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  :  they  shall  prosper  that 
 love  thee.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity 
 within  thy  palaces. 
 
 -LJ-  Psalm  cxxxii.  8,  9. 
 
 Arise,  0  Lord,  into  Thy  rest ;  Thou,  and  the  ark  of  Thy 
 strength.  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness  ; 
 and  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 
 
 -L^  Isaiah  lii.  7,  9. 
 
 How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him 
 that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace ;  that 
 bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation ; 
 that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth  !  Break  forth  into 
 joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste  places  of  Jerusalem :  for  the 
 Lord  hath  comforted  His  people,  He  hath  redeemed 
 Jerusalem. 
 
 384 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 J-<3  Hab.  ii.  20 
 
 The  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple :  let  all  the  earth  keep 
 silence  before  Him. 
 
 J-^t  Matt.  xi.  2S-30. 
 
 Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden, 
 and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  My  yoke  upon  you,  and 
 learn  of  Me ;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart :  and  ye 
 shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  For  My  yoke  is  easy,  and 
 My  burden  is  light. 
 
 -L«3  Luke  ii.  14. 
 
 Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
 will  toward  men. 
 
 J-O  Luke  xv.  18,  19. 
 
 I  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  Father,  and  will  say  unto  Him, 
 Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  Thee,  and 
 am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  Thy  son. 
 
 1  #  John  h\  23,  24. 
 
 God  is  a  Spirit ;  and  they  that  worship  Him  must  worship 
 Him  in  spirit  and  in  truth,  for  the  Father  seeketh  such  to 
 worship  Him. 
 
 ■LO  2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
 
 The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
 and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
 Amen. 
 
 iy  1  Tim.  i.  17. 
 
 Xow  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
 wise  God,  be  honour  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 385 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 £\j  Jcde  24,  25. 
 
 Now  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling,  and 
 to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His  glory 
 with  exceeding  joy,  to  the  only  wise  God,  our  Saviour,  be 
 glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 
 Amen. 
 
 ^1  Rev.  i.  5,  6 
 
 Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in 
 His  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto 
 God  and  His  Father ;  to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
 ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 ^^  Rev.  v.  12. 
 
 Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
 riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory, 
 and  blessing.     Amen. 
 
 ^«3  rev.  vii.  10,  12. 
 
 Salvation  to  our  God  which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and 
 unto  the  Lamb.  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
 thanksgiving,  and  honour,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto 
 our  God  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 ^^t  Rev.  xv.  3,  4. 
 
 Great  and  marvellous  are  Thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty; 
 just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  King  of  saints.  Who 
 shall  not  fear  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy  name  ?  for 
 Thou  only  art  holy. 
 
 ^"-'  1  Kings  viii. ;  2  Chron.  vi. 
 
 Will  God  in  very  deed  dwell  with  men  on  the  earth  ? 
 Behold,  the  heaven  and  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 
 Thee,  how  much  less  this  house  which  we  have  builded  ? 
 Yet  have  Thou  respect  unto  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants, 
 and  to  their  supplication,  0  Lord  our  God,  to  hearken  unto 
 
 386 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 the  cry  and  the  prayer  which  Thy  servants  pray  before 
 Thee  to-day,  that  Thine  eyes  may  be  open  upon  this  house 
 night  and  day.  Hearken  Thou  to  the  supplication  of  Thy 
 servants  ;  hear  Thou  from  Thy  dwelling-place,  even  from 
 heaven  ;  and  when  Thou  hearest  forgive. 
 
 «0  1  Kings  viii. 
 
 0  Lord  my  God,  hear  Thou  the  prayer  Thy  servant 
 prayeth;  have  Thou  respect  unto  his  prayer.  Hear  Thou 
 in  heaven  Thy  dwelling-place,  and  wrhen  Thou  hearest, 
 Lord,  forgive. 
 
 «  •  1  Kings  viii. 
 
 0  Lord  my  God,  hear  Thou  the  prayer  Thy  servant 
 prayeth;  have  Thou  respect  unto  his  prayer.  Hear  Thou 
 in  heaven  Thy  dwelling-place,  and  when  Thou  hearest, 
 Lord,  forgive. 
 
 ^O  1  Chron.  xxix.  10. 
 
 Blessed  be  Thou,  Lord  God  of  Israel  our  Father,  for  ever 
 and  ever. 
 
 £&  1  Chron.  xxix.  12. 
 
 Both  riches  and  honour  come  of  Thee,  and  Thou 
 reignest  over  all ;  and  in  Thine  hand  is  power  and  might ; 
 and  in  Thine  hand  it  is  to  make  great,  and  to  give  strength 
 unto  all. 
 
 «3^  Psalm  v.  3,  7. 
 
 My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord  ;  in 
 the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee,  and  will 
 look  up.  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the  multitude  of 
 Thy  mercy ;  and  in  Thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  Thy 
 holy  temple. 
 
 387 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 «31  Psalm  ix.  9,  10. 
 
 The  Lord  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed,  a  refuge  in 
 times  of  trouble.  And  they  that  know  Thy  name  will  put 
 their  trust  in  Thee :  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  not  forsaken  them 
 that  seek  Thee. 
 
 «3^  Psalm  xxii.  1-3. 
 
 My  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me ;  why  hast  Thou  forsaken 
 me :  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words  of 
 my  complaint  ?  0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  Thou 
 nearest  not :  and  in  the  night-season  also  I  take  no  rest. 
 But  Thou  continuest  holy :  0  Thou  worship  of  Israel. 
 
 qq 
 
 *-'*-'  Psalm  xxiii. 
 
 The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  I  shall  not  want.  He  rnaketh 
 me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  He  leadeth  me  beside  the 
 still  waters.  He  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  in  the 
 paths  of  righteousness  for  His  name's  sake.  Yea,  though  I 
 walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will 
 fear  no  evil :  for  Thou  art  with  me  ;  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff 
 they  comfort  me.  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
 me  all  the  days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of 
 the  Lord  for  ever. 
 
 *3^r  Psalm  xxy.  4,  5. 
 
 Shew  me  Thy  ways,  0  Lord ;  teach  me  Thy  paths.  Lead 
 me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :  for  Thou  art  the  God  of  my 
 salvation  ;  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 
 
 *^«3  Psalm  xxvii.  4. 
 
 One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  after  that  will  I 
 seek;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
 days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
 inquire  in  His  temple. 
 
 388 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 «30  Psalm  xxx.  4,  5. 
 
 Sing  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  saints  of  His,  and  give  thanks 
 at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness.  For  His  anger  endureth 
 but  a  moment ;  and  in  His  favour  is  life :  weeping  may 
 endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 
 
 *5  /  Psalm  xxxi.  2. 
 
 Incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  0  Lord ;  make  haste  to  deliver 
 me :  0  save  me  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 
 
 "O  Psalm  xxxi.  23,  24. 
 
 0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  saints :  for  the  Lord  pre- 
 serveth  them  that  are  faithful,  and  plenteously  rewardeth 
 the  proud  doer.  Be  strong,  and  He  shall  establish  your 
 heart,  all  ye  that  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 
 
 Oc7  Psalm  xxxiv.  8-10. 
 
 O  taste  and  see  how  gracious  the  Lord  is :  blessed  is 
 the  man  that  trusteth  in  Him.  0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that 
 are  His  saints :  for  they  that  fear  Him  lack  nothing. 
 The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger:  but  they  who  seek 
 the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thin"  that  is  oood. 
 
 o  o 
 
 4-0 
 
 J-ys  Psalm  xxxiv.  22. 
 
 The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants :  and  none 
 of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 
 
 ^t-L  Psalm  xlii.  1,  5. 
 
 Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks :  so  longeth 
 my  soul  after  Thee,  0  God.  Why  art  thou  so  full  of 
 heaviness,  0  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so  disquieted 
 within  me  ?     0  put  thy  trust  in  God. 
 
 389 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 ^t^  Psalm  li.  1,  2. 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  Thy 
 loving  -  kindness :  according  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy 
 tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions.  Wash  me 
 throughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from  my 
 sins. 
 
 ^t^5  Psalm  li.  9  11. 
 
 Turn  Thy  face  from  my  sins :  and  put  out  all  my 
 misdeeds.  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God :  and  renew  a 
 right  spirit  within  me.  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy 
 presence  :  and  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
 
 ^k^fc  Psalm  li.  3,  9. 
 
 I  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my  sin  is  ever 
 before  me.  Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all 
 mine  iniquities. 
 
 ^k«3  Psalm  li.  10-13. 
 
 Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ;  and  renew  a  right 
 spirit  within  me.  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence ; 
 and  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me.  Eestore  unto  me 
 the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  ;  and  uphold  me  with  Thy  free 
 Spirit.  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways ;  and 
 sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 
 
 ^t^  Psalm  li.  17. 
 
 The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken  and  a 
 contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 
 
 ^t  /  Psalm  lv.  1,  2,  4. 
 
 Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  0  God ;  and  hide  not  Thyself 
 from  my   supplication.     Attend    to   me,    and   hear   me :    I 
 
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 mourn  in  my  complaint,  and  make  a  noise  ;  my  heart  is  sore 
 pained  within  me.  Give  ear  to  my  prayer  ;  0  God,  hear  my 
 prayer.     Amen. 
 
 ^CO  Psalm  lv.  22. 
 
 Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord,  and  He  shall  sustain  thee, 
 and  strengthen  thee,  and  comfort  thee. 
 
 ^ty  Psalm  lxv.  1,  11,  13,  lxvi.  8. 
 
 Peaise  waiteth  for  Thee,  0  God,  in  Sion :  and  unto  Thee 
 shall  the  vow  be  performed.  Thou  crownest  the  year  with 
 Thy  goodness ;  and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness.  The  pastures 
 are  clothed  with  tlocks  ;  the  valleys  also  are  covered  over 
 with  corn ;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing.  O  bless  our 
 God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  His  praise  to  be 
 heard. 
 
 &U  Psalm  lxv.  2. 
 
 O  Thou  that  nearest  prayer,  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh 
 come. 
 
 *^-L  FSALM    1XV.    11-13. 
 
 Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness ;  and  Thy 
 clouds  drop  fatness.  They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of 
 the  wilderness:  and  the  little  hills  shalL  rejoice  on  every 
 side.  The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep,  and  the  valleys  stand 
 so  thick  with  corn  that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 
 
 *^^  Psalm  lxvii.  5-7 
 
 Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God ;  let  all  the  people 
 praise  Thee.  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ;  and 
 God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us.  God  shall  bless  us  ; 
 and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  Him. 
 
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 &*5  Psalm  lxxxvi.  1,  6,  11,  12. 
 
 Bow  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I  am  poor  and 
 needy.  Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer ;  and  attend  to 
 the  voice  of  my  supplications.  Teach  me  Thy  way,  0  Lord  ; 
 I  will  walk  in  Thy  truth :  unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  name. 
 I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart :  and 
 I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore.     Amen. 
 
 O^fc  Psalm  Ixxxvii.  2,  3. 
 
 The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all  the 
 dwellings  of  Jacob.  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  the  city 
 of  God. 
 
 OO  Psalm  xcvi.  9,  10. 
 
 0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness :  let  the 
 whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  Him.  Tell  it  out  among  the 
 heathen  that  the  Lord  is  King. 
 
 vO  Psalm  c. 
 
 0  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  serve  the  Lord  with 
 gladness,  and  come  before  His  presence  with  a  song.  Be  ye 
 sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God :  it  is  He  that  hath  made  us, 
 and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  His  people,  and  the  sheep  of 
 His  pasture.  O  go  your  ways  into  His  gates  with  thanks- 
 giving, and  into  His  courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto 
 Him,  and  speak  good  of  His  Name.  For  the  Lord  is 
 gracious,  His  mercy  is  everlasting :  and  His  truth  endureth 
 from  generation  to  generation.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
 to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ;  as  it  wras  in  the 
 beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be:  world  without  end. 
 Amen. 
 
 *^  /  Psalm  ci.  1,  2. 
 
 My  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judgment :  unto  Thee,  0 
 
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 Lord,  will  I  sing.  0  let  me  have  understanding  in  the  way 
 of  godliness.  When  wilt  Thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will  walk 
 in  my  house  with  a  perfect  heart. 
 
 Ob  Psalm  ciii.  1,  2. 
 
 Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
 bless  His  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and 
 forget  not  all  His  benefits. 
 
 *y&  Psalm  civ.  24,  lxv.  13,  ciii.  2. 
 
 0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works !  in  wisdom  hast 
 Thou  made  them  all :  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches.  The 
 valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn  that  they  laugh  and  sing. 
 Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  forget  not  all  His  benefits. 
 
 OU  Psalm  cvi.  4,  5. 
 
 Eemember  me,  0  Lord,  according  to  the  favour  that  Thou 
 bearest  unto  Thy  people  :  0  visit  me  with  Thy  salvation ; 
 that  I  may  see  the  felicity  of  Thy  chosen. 
 
 OJ"  Psalm  cxiii.  1-3. 
 
 Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  0  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
 praise  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
 Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore.  From  the 
 rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same  the  Lord's 
 name  is  to  be  praised.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
 
 R9 
 
 V-P^J  Psalm  oxvii. 
 
 0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  :  praise  Him  all  ye 
 nations.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more 
 towards  us :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
 Praise  the  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 63 
 
 Psalm  cxviii.  24;  1  Cor.  xv.  20,  21,  22,  57. 
 
 This  is  the  day  which   the  Lord   hath  made  ;    we  will 
 
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 rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.  For  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the 
 dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For 
 since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resur- 
 rection of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in 
 Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  Thanks  be  to  God,  which 
 giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 Hallelujah,  Amen. 
 
 O*  Psalm  cxix.  9,  11,  15,  16. 
 
 Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ?  by 
 taking  heed  thereto  according  to  Thy  word.  Thy  word  have 
 I  hid  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  not  sin  against  Thee.  I 
 will  meditate  in  Thy  precepts,  and  have  respect  unto  Thy 
 ways.  I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  statutes :  I  will  not 
 forget  Thy  word. 
 
 ^«2  Psalm  cxix.  33,  34. 
 
 Teach  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes  ;  and  I 
 shall  keep  it  unto  the  end.  Give  me  understanding,  and 
 I  shall  keep  Thy  law ;  yea,  I  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole 
 heart. 
 
 OO  Psalm  cxxi.  I,  2,  5-8. 
 
 I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
 cometh  my  help.  My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who 
 hath  made  heaven  and  earth.  The  Lord  Himself  is  thy 
 keeper :  the  Lord  is  thy  defence  upon  thy  right  hand  ;  so 
 that  the  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day :  neither  the  moon 
 by  night.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  yea, 
 it  is  He  that  shall  keep  thy  soul.  The  Lord  shall  preserve 
 thy  going  out,  and  coming  in :  from  this  time  forth,  for 
 evermore.     Amen. 
 
 "  I  Psalm  cxxii.  1,  7. 
 
 I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into  the 
 
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 house   of    the    Lord.      Peace    be    within   thy   walls,   and 
 prosperity  within  thy  palaces.     Amen. 
 
 ^O  Psalm  cxxxiii. 
 
 Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it  is,  brethren  to 
 dwell  together  in  unity !  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment 
 upon  the  head,  that  ran  clown  unto  the  beard :  even  unto 
 Aaron's  beard,  and  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 
 It  is  like  the  dew  of  Hermon :  which  fell  upon  the  hill  of 
 Sion.  For  there  the  Lord  promised  His  blessing :  and  life 
 for  evermore.     Amen. 
 
 ^«^  Psalm  cxxxix.  23,  24. 
 
 Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart:  try  me,  and 
 know  my  thoughts  :  and  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in 
 me,  and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting.     Amen. 
 
 (  \J  Psalm  cxli.  1,  2. 
 
 Loed,  we  cry  unto  Thee  :  make  haste  unto  us  ;  give  ear 
 unto  our  voice.  Let  our  prayer  be  set  forth  as  incense,  and 
 the  lifting  up  of  our  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice.     Amen. 
 
 /  ■*■  Psalm  cxliii.  1. 
 
 Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  supplications : 
 in  Thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  Thy  righteousness. 
 
 /  ^  Psalm  cxliii.  2. 
 
 Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  0  Lord :  for 
 in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
 
 •  «3  Psalm  cxlv.  8,  9. 
 
 The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  ;  slow  to 
 anger,  and  of  great  mercy.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and 
 His  tender  mercies  are  over  all  His  works. 
 
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 74 
 
 ■    ■*-  Psalm  cxlvii.   1,  5. 
 
 0  peaise  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
 unto  our  God :  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
 thankful.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  is  His  power :  yea, 
 and  His  wisdom  is  infinite. 
 
 «  *^  Psalm  cl.  1,  2,  3,  4,  6. 
 
 O  peaise  God  in  His  holiness :  praise  Him  in  the 
 firmament  of  His  power.  Praise  Him  in  His  noble  acts : 
 praise  Him  according  to  His  excellent  greatness.  Praise 
 Him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet :  praise  Him  upon  the  lute 
 and  harp.  Praise  Him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances :  praise 
 Him  upon  the  strings  and  pipe.  Let  every  thing  that  hath 
 breath  praise  the  Lord. 
 
 /  O  Eccles.  xii.  1. 
 
 Eemember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth, 
 while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh, 
 wherein  thou  shalt  say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them. 
 
 /   /  Isaiah  vii.  14,  ix.  6. 
 
 Behold,  a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son.  and  shall 
 call  His  name  Immanuel,  God  with  us.  For  unto  us  a  child 
 is  born,  unto  us  a  son  is  given :  and  His  name  shall  be 
 called  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God,  The  ever- 
 lasting Father,  Prince  of  Peace.     Hallelujah,  Amen. 
 
 /  C5  Isaiah  ix.  6. 
 
 Hallelujah  !  For  unto  us  a  child  is  born,  unto  us  a  son 
 is  given  :  and  the  government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder :  and 
 His  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty 
 God,  The  everlasting  Father,  Prince  of  Peace.     Hallelujah. 
 
 /  *7  Isaiah  xii.  2,  6. 
 
 Behold,  the  Lord  is  my  salvation,  in  Him  will  I  trust;  for 
 
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 the  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song,  and  He  is  become  my 
 salvation.  Cry  aloud  and  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  great  is 
 the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 
 
 OvJ  Isaiah  xxvi.  3. 
 
 Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace,  whose  mind  is 
 stayed  on  Thee  :  because  he  trusteth  in  Thee. 
 
 Ol  Isaiah  xlviii.  IS. 
 
 0  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  ! 
 then  had  thy  peace  been  as  a  river,  and  thy  righteousness  as 
 the  waves  of  the  sea. 
 
 O^  Isaiah  xlix.  13. 
 
 Sixg,  0  heavens  ;  and  be  joyful,  0  earth  ;  break  forth  into 
 singing,  0  mountains :  the  Lord  hath  comforted  His  people, 
 He  will  have  mercy  on  His  afflicted. 
 
 0«3  Isaiah  li.  9,  11. 
 
 Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  0  arm  of  the  Lord ;  as  in 
 the  ancient  days,  as  in  the  generations  of  old.  Therefore 
 the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come  with 
 singing  unto  Zion  ;  and  everlasting  joy  shall  be  upon  their 
 head :  they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy ;  sorrow  and 
 mourning  shall  flee  away. 
 
 O^fc  Isaiah  lx.  1-3. 
 
 Arise,  shine ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory  of  the 
 Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For,  behold,  darkness  shall  cover 
 the  earth,  and  gross  darkness  the  people  :  but  the  Lord  shall 
 arise  upon  thee,  and  His  glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee. 
 And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light,  and  kings  to  the 
 brightness  of  thy  rising. 
 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 &&  Jer.  xiv.  8,  9. 
 
 0  the  hope  of  Israel,  the  Saviour  thereof  in  time  of 
 trouble !  why  shouldest  Thou  be  as  a  stranger  in  the  land, 
 and  as  a  wayfaring  man  that  turneth  aside  to  tarry  for  a 
 night  ?  Yet  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  in  the  midst  of  us ;  leave 
 us  not. 
 
 O^  Hosea  vi.  1 ;  Isaiah  lv.  7 ;  Psalm  cxvi.  1-5. 
 
 Come  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have 
 mercy  upon  us,  and  to  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly 
 pardon.  I  love  the  Lord,  because  He  hath  heard  my  voice 
 and  my  supplication.  Because  He  hath  inclined  His  ear 
 unto  me,  therefore  will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 
 The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains  of  hell 
 gat  hold  upon  me :  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow.  Then 
 called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Gracious  is  the  Lord, 
 and  righteous  ;  yea,  our  God  is  merciful.  "Who  is  like  unto 
 the  Lord  our  God  ?  Come  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord, 
 and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  to  our  God,  for  He  will 
 abundantly  pardon.  Come  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 87 
 
 Lord,  for  Thy  tender  mercies'  sake,  lay  not  our  sins  to 
 our  charge,  but  forgive  that  is  past,  and  give  us  grace  to 
 amend  our  sinful  lives ;  to  decline  from  sin,  and  incline  to 
 virtue  ;  that  we  may  walk  with  a  perfect  heart  before  Thee 
 now  and  evermore. 
 
 OO  Matt.  xi.  28,  29. 
 
 Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden, 
 and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  My  yoke  upon  you,  and 
 learn  of  Me  ;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart :  and  ye 
 shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 
 
 398 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 89  Mabk  x.  14,  15. 
 
 Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid 
 them  not :  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Whosoever 
 shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he 
 shall  not  enter  therein. 
 
 Makk  xi.  9,  10. 
 
 90 
 
 Blessed  is  He  who  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
 Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 Luke  i.  46-55. 
 
 91 
 
 46  My  soul  doth  magni  |  fy  the  |  Lord, 
 
 47  And  my  spirit  hath  re  |  joiced  in  |  God  my  |  Saviour. 
 
 48  For  He  |  hath  re  |  garded 
 
 The  low  e  |  state  of  |  His  hand  |  maiden : 
 
 For,  be  |  hold,  from  |  henceforth 
 
 All  gene  |  rations  shall  |  call  me  |  blessed. 
 
 49  For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  |  great —  |  things 
 
 And  |  holy  |  is  His  |  name. 
 
 50  And  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him 
 
 From  gener  |  ation  to  |  gener  |  ation. 
 
 51  He  hath  showed  strength  |  with  His  j  arm : 
 
 He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagin  |  ation  |  of 
 their  |  hearts. 
 
 52  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from  their  |  seats, 
 
 And  exalted  |  them  of  |  low  de  j  gree. 
 
 53  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  |  good  —  |  things ; 
 
 And  the  rich  |  He  hath  ■  sent  |  empty  a  |  way. 
 
 54  He  hath  holpen  His  |  servant  |  Israel, 
 
 In  re  |  membrance  |  of  His  mercy ; 
 
 55  As  He  spake  |  to  our  |  fathers, 
 
 To  Abraham,  and  |  to  his  |  seed  for  |  ever. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 92  {Same  words  as  91.) 
 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 y«3  Luke.  i.  6S-79. 
 
 68  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  |  Isra  |  el ; 
 
 For  He  hath  visited  |  and  re  |  deemed  His  |  people, 
 
 69  Arid  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  sal  |  vation  |  for  us, 
 
 In  the  |  house  ■  of  His  |  servant  |  David  ; 
 
 70  As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  holy  |  prophets, 
 
 Which  have  been  |  since  the  |  world  be  |  gan : 
 
 71  That  we  should  be  saved  ["from  our  |  enemies, 
 
 And  from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us  ; 
 
 72  To  perform  the  mercy  promised  |  to  our  |  fathers, 
 
 And  to  re  |  member  His  |  holy  |  covenant  ; 
 
 73  The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  |  father  |  Abraham, 
 
 74  That  |  He  would  |  grant  unto  |  us, 
 
 That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  |  of  our  |  enemies, 
 Might  |  serve  Him  |  without  |  fear, 
 
 75  In  holiness  and  righteousness  be  |  fore  —  |  Him, 
 
 All  the  |  days  of  |  our  —  |  life. 
 
 76  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Prophet  |  of  the  j 
 
 Highest  : 
 For  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  |  to 
 pre  |  pare  His  |  ways ; 
 
 77  To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  |  unto  His  |  people, 
 
 By  the  re  |  mission  |  of  their  |  sins, 
 
 78  Through  the  tender  mercy  |  of  our  |  God  ; 
 
 Whereby  the  dayspring  from  on  |  high  hath  |  visited  | 
 
 us, 
 79  To  sive  lisrht  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
 
 o 
 
 shadow  of  |  death, 
 To  guide  our  feet  |  into  the  |  way  of  |  peace. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 y^k  Luke  ii.  29-32. 
 
 29  Lokd,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de  |  part  in  |  peace, 
 
 Ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  word : 
 
 30  For  mine  eyes  have  seen  |  Thy  sal  |  vation, 
 
 400  " 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 31  Which    Thou  hast   prepared  before  the  |  face  —  |  of 
 
 all  |  people  ; 
 
 32  A  light  to  |  lighten  the  |  Gentiles, 
 
 And  the  glory  of  Thy  |  people  |  Isra  j  el. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 y*}  Luke  ii.  10,  11. 
 
 Behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall 
 be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city 
 of  David  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord. 
 
 ^0  John  i.  29. 
 
 Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away  the  sin  of 
 the  world. 
 
 v/  1  Cor.  xv.  20-22. 
 
 Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits 
 of  them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
 came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all 
 die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  Hallelujah, 
 Amen. 
 
 *^^  1  Cor.  xv.  20;  Rev.  v.  13. 
 
 Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first-fruits 
 of  them  that  slept.  Blessing,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and 
 power,  be  unto  Him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
 the  Lamb  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 *^y  2  Tim.  i.  12. 
 
 I  know  whom  I  have  believed,  and  am  persuaded  that  He 
 is  able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  committed  unto  Him 
 against  that  day.     Amen. 
 
 lUU  jAMES  j  12. 
 
 Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temtpation :   for  when 
 
 401 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord 
 hath  promised  to  them  that  love  Him. 
 
 J-"i*  Rev.  v.  13. 
 
 Blessing  and  honour,  glory  and  power,  be  to  Him  that 
 sitteth  on  the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb  for  ever  and  ever. 
 Amen. 
 
 Avl«  Rev.  vii.  12. 
 
 Blessing,  glory,  wisdom  and  thanks,  power  and  might  be 
 nnto  our  God  for  evermore.     Amen. 
 
 lvJO  rev.  vii.  13-17. 
 
 Hallelujah  !  What  are  these  that  are  arrayed  in  white 
 robes  ?  and  whence  came  they  ?  These  are  they  which 
 came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes, 
 and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Halle- 
 lujah !  Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of  God,  and 
 serve  Him  day  and  night  in  His  temple.  They  shall  hunger 
 no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more ;  neither  shall  the  sun  light 
 on  them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst 
 of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto 
 living  fountains  of  waters:  and  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
 tears  from  their  eyes. 
 
 it-Mr  Rev.  xiv.  13. 
 
 I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
 From  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the 
 Lord :  Even  so,  saith  the  Spirit,  for  they  rest  from  their 
 labours. 
 
 lvlO  Rev.  xiv.  13. 
 
 I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
 Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth : 
 Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labours ; 
 and  their  works  do  follow  them.     Amen. 
 
 402 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 lUO  rEv.  xiv.  13. 
 
 Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord :  they  rest 
 from  their  labours ;  and  their  works  do  follow  them. 
 
 J-  U  /  Rev.  xxii.  17. 
 
 The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that 
 heareth  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  is  atbirst  come.  And 
 whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 
 
 SCRIPTURE  PASSAGES  FOR  CHANTING. 
 
 J-v-JO  1  Sam.  ii.  1-10. 
 
 1  My  heart  rejoiceth  |  in  the  |  Lord, 
 
 Mine  horn  is  ex  |  alted  |  in  the  |  Lord  ; 
 My  mouth  is  enlarged  |  over  mine  |  enemies  ; 
 Because  I  re  |  joice  in  |  Thy  sal  |  vation. 
 
 2  There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord :  for  there  is  |  none  be  | 
 
 side  Thee : 
 Neither  is  there  any  |  rock  like  |  our  —  |  God. 
 
 3  Talk  no  more  so  ex  |  ceeding  |  proudly  ; 
 
 Let  not  arrogancy  come  |  out  —  |  of  your  |  mouth  : 
 
 For  the  Lord  is  a    |  God  of  |  knowledge, 
 And  |  by  Him  |  actions  are  |  weighed. 
 
 4  Tbe  bows  of  the  mighty  |  men  are  |  broken, 
 
 And  they  that  |  stumbled  are  |  girded  with  |  strength. 
 
 5  They  that  were   full  have  hired  out  them  |  selves  for  | 
 
 bread  ; 
 And  |  they  ■  that  were  |  hungry  |  ceased  : 
 So  that  the  barren  hath  |  born  —  |  seven  ; 
 
 And  she  that  hath  many  |  children  is  |  waxed  feeble. 
 403 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 6  The  Lord  killeth,  and  |  maketh  a  |  live : 
 
 He  bringeth  down  to  the  |  grave,  and  |  bringeth  |  up, 
 
 7  The  Lord  maketh  poor,  and  |  maketh  |  rich : 
 
 He  bringeth  |  low,  and  |  lifteth  |  up. 
 
 8  He  raiseth  up  the  poor  |  out '  of  the  |  dust, 
 
 And  lifteth  up  the  |  beggar  |  from  the  j  dunghill, 
 To  set  them  a  |  mong  —  |  princes, 
 
 And  to  make  them  in  |  herit  the  |  throne  of  |  glory  : 
 
 For  the  pillars  of  the  |  earth  *  are  the  |  Lord's, 
 And  He  hath  |  set  the  |  world  up  |  on  them. 
 
 9  He  will  keep  the  feet  of  His  saints,  and  the  wicked  shall 
 
 be  |  silent  in  |  darkness ; 
 For  by  strength  shall  |  no  —  |  man  pre  |  vail. 
 
 10  The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  be  |  broken  to  |  pieces  : 
 Out  of  heaven  |  shall  He  |  thunder  up  |  on  them  : 
 The  Lord  shall  judge  the  j  ends  of  ■  the  |  earth  ; 
 
 And  He  shall  give  strength  unto  His  king,  and  exalt 
 the  |  horn  of  |  His  a  |  nointed. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 lVjy  Job  v.  17-27. 
 
 17  Behold,  happy  is  the  man  whom  |  God  cor  |  recteth ; 
 
 Therefore    despise  not   thou  the   chastening  |  of  •  the 
 Al  |  mighty  : 
 
 18  For  He  maketh  sore,  and  j  bindeth  |  up ; 
 
 He  woundeth,  and  His  |  hands  make  |  whole. 
 
 1 9  He  shall  deliver  thee  |  in  six  |  troubles ; 
 
 Yea,  in  seven  there  shall  no  |  evil  |  touch  thee. 
 
 20  In  famine  He  shall  redeem  |  thee  from  |  death : 
 
 And  in  war  from  the  \  power  *  of  the  |  sword. 
 404 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 21  Thou  shalt  be  hid  from  the  |  scourge  ■  of  the  |  tongue  ; 
 
 Neither  shalt  thou  be  afraid  of  destruction  |  when  it  | 
 cometh. 
 
 22  At  destruction  and  famine  |  thou  shalt  |  laugh : 
 
 Neither  shalt  thou  be  afraid  of  the  |  beasts  ■  of  the  | 
 earth. 
 
 23  For  thou  shalt  be  in  league  with  the  |  stones  ■  of  the  | 
 
 field; 
 And  the  beasts  of  the  field  shall  |  be  at  |  peace  *  with 
 thee. 
 
 24  And  thou  shalt  know  that  thy  tabernacle  shall  |  be  in  | 
 
 peace ; 
 And  thou  shalt  visit  thy  habitation,  |  and  shalt  |  not 
 sin. 
 
 25  Thou  shalt  know  also  that  thy  seed  |  shall  be  |  great, 
 
 And  thine  offspring  as  the  |  grass  •  of  the  |  earth. 
 
 26  Thou  shalt  come  to  thy  grave  in  a  |  full  —  |  age, 
 
 Like  as  a  shock  of  corn  cometh  in  |  in  his  |  season. 
 
 27  Lo  this,  we  have  searched  it,  |  so  it  |  is ; 
 
 Hear  it,  and  know  thou  it  |  for  thy  |  good. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 llU  Job  xiv.  1-22. 
 
 1  Man  that  is  |  born  •  of  a  |  woman 
 
 Is  of  few  |  days,  and  |  full  of  |  trouble. 
 
 2  He  cometh  forth  like  a  |  flower,  ■  and  is  |  cut  down : 
 
 He  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow,  |  and  con  |  tinueth  |  not. 
 
 3  And  dost  Thou  open  Thine  eyes  upon  |  such  an  |  one, 
 
 And  briugest  |  me  into  |  judgment  |  with  Thee  ? 
 405 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 4  Who  can  bring  a  clean  thing  |  out  •  of  an  |  unclean  ? 
 
 Not  |  —  |  —  |  one. 
 
 5  Seeing   his   days   are    determined,    the    number  of  his 
 
 months  |  are  with  |  Thee ; 
 Thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  |  that  he  |  cannot  | 
 pass; 
 
 6  Turn  from  him,  |  that '  he  may  |  rest, 
 
 Till  he  shall  accomplish,  as  an  |  hire  —  |  ling,  his  | 
 day. 
 
 7  For  there  is  hope  of  a  tree,  if  it  be  cut  down,  that  it 
 
 will  |  sprout  a  |  gain, 
 And   that   the    tender    branch  |  thereof  |  will   not  | 
 cease. 
 
 8  Though  the  root  thereof  wax  |  old  *  in  the  |  earth, 
 
 And  the  stock  |  thereof  |  die  ■  in  the  |  ground ; 
 
 9  Yet  through  the  scent  of  water  |  it  will  |  bud, 
 
 And  bring  forth  |  boughs  —  |  like  a  |  plant. 
 
 10  But  man  dieth,  and  |  wasteth  a  |  way : 
 
 Yea,  man  giveth  up  the  |  ghost,  and  |  where  is  |  he  ? 
 
 11  As  the  waters  fail  |  from  the  [  sea, 
 
 And  the  flood  de  |  cayeth  and  |  drieth  |  up : 
 
 12  So  man  lieth  |  down,  and  |  riseth  not : 
 
 Till  the  heavens  be  no  more,  they  shall  not  awake,  nor 
 be  |  raised  |  out  of  ■  their  |  sleep. 
 
 13  0  that  Thou  wouldest  hide  me  in  the  grave,  that  Thou 
 
 wouldest  keep  me  secret,   until  Thy  |  wrath  be  | 
 past; 
 That  Thou  wouldest  appoint  me  a  set  time,  |  and  re  | 
 member  |  me  ! 
 
 406 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 14  If  a- man  die,  shall  he  |  live  a  |  gain  ? 
 
 All  the  days  of  my  appointed  time  will  I  wait,  |  till 
 my  |  change  —  |  come. 
 
 15  Thou  shalt  call,  and  |  I  will  |  answer  Thee: 
 
 Thou  wilt  have  a  desire  to  the  |  work  —  |  of  Thine  | 
 hands. 
 
 16  For  now  Thou  |  numberest  my  |  steps : 
 
 Dost  Thou  not  watch  |  over  |  my  —  |  sin? 
 
 17  My  transgression  is  sealed  |  up  •  in  a  |  bag, 
 
 And  Thou  |  sewest  up  |  mine  in  |  i  *  quity. 
 
 18  And  surely  the  mountain  falling  |  cometh  to  |  nought, 
 
 And  the  rock  is  removed  |  out  of  |  his  —  |  place. 
 
 19  The  waters  wear  the  stones :  Thou  washest  away  the 
 
 things  which  grow  out  of  the  |  dust  •  of  the  |  earth  ; 
 And  Thou  de  |  stroyest  the  |  hope  of  |  man. 
 
 20  Thou  prevailest  for  ever  against  him,  |  and  he  |  passeth  : 
 
 Thou  changest   his  countenance,   and  j  sendest  |  him 
 a  |  way. 
 
 21  His  sons  come  to  honour,  and  he  |  knoweth  it  |  not; 
 
 And  they  are  brought  low,  but  he  per  |  ceiveth  it  | 
 not  of  |  them. 
 
 22  But  his  flesh  upon  him  |  shall  have  |  pain, 
 
 And  his  |  soul  with  |  in  him  *  shall  |  mourn. 
 
 -L-L-L  Job  xxviii.  12-28. 
 
 12  Where  shall  |  wisdom  be  |  found  ? 
 
 And  where  is  the  |  place  of  |  under  |  standing  ? 
 
 13  Man  knoweth  not  the  |  price  there  |  of; 
 
 Neither  is  it  found  in  the  |  land  —  |  of  the  |  living. 
 407 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 14  The  depth  saith,  It  is  |  not  in  |  me : 
 
 And  the  sea  saith,  |  It  is  |  not  with  |  me. 
 
 15  It  cannot  be  |  gotten  for  |  gold, 
 
 Neither    shall    silver    be  |  weighed  ■  for    the  |  price 
 there  |  of. 
 
 16  It  cannot  be  valued  with  the  |  gold  of  |  Ophir, 
 
 With  the  precious  |  onyx,  |  or  the  |  sapphire. 
 
 17  The  gold  and  the  crystal  |  cannot  |  equal  it: 
 
 And  the  exchange  of  it  shall  not  be  for  |  jewels  of  | 
 fine  —  |  gold. 
 
 18  Xo  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral,  |  or  of  |  pearls: 
 
 For  the  price  of  wisdom  |  is  a  |  bove  —  |  rubies. 
 
 19  The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  |  shall  not  |  equal  it, 
 
 Neither  shall  it  be  |  valued  with  |  pure  —  |  gold. 
 
 20  Whence  then  |  cometh  |  wisdom  ? 
 
 And  where  is  the  |  place  of  |  under  |  standing  ? 
 
 21  Seeing  it  is  hid  from  the  eyes  of  |  all —  |  living, 
 
 And  kept  close  |  from  the  |  fowls  ■  of  the  |  air. 
 
 22  Destruction  and  death   say,  We  have  heard  the  fame 
 
 thereof  |  with  our  |  ears. 
 
 23  God  understandeth  the  way  thereof,  and  He  |  knoweth 
 
 the  |  place  there  |  of. 
 
 24  For  He  looketh  to  the  |  ends  *  of  the  |  earth, 
 
 And  seeth  |  under  the  |  whole  —  |  heaven  ; 
 
 25  To  make  the  weight  I  for  the  I  winds ; 
 
 And  He  |  weigheth  the  |  waters  by  |  measure. 
 408 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 26  When  He  made  a  decree  [  for  the  |  rain, 
 
 And  a  way  for  the  |  lightning  |  of  the  |  thunder : 
 
 27  Then  did  He  see  it,  |  and  de  |  clare  it ; 
 
 He  prepared  it,  |  yea,  and  |  searched  it  J  out. 
 
 28  And  unto  man  He  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  | 
 
 that  is  |  wisdom  : 
 And  to  depart  from  |  evil  is  |  under  |  standing. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 J-J-^  Prov.  iii.  5-26. 
 
 5  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  |  all  thine  |  heart ; 
 
 And  lean  not  |  unto  thine  |  own  under  |  standing. 
 
 6  In  all  thy  ways  ac  |  knowledge  |  Him, 
 
 And  |  He  ■  shall  di  |  rect  thy  |  paths. 
 
 7  Be  not  wise  in  [  thine  own  |  eyes : 
 
 Fear  the  Lord,  |  and  de  |  part  from  |  evil. 
 
 8  It  shall  be  health  |  to  thy  |  navel, 
 
 And  |  marrow  |  to  thy  |  bones. 
 
 9  Honour  the  Lord  |  with  thy  |  substance, 
 
 And  with  the  |  first  ■  fruits  of  |  all  thine  |  increase : 
 
 10  So  shall  thy  barns  be  |  filled  with  |  plenty, 
 
 And  thy  presses  shall  |  burst -out  with  |  new —  |  wine. 
 
 11  My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  |  of  the  |  Lord ; 
 
 Neither  be  |  weary  of  |  His  cor  |  rection ; 
 
 12  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  |  He  cor  (  recteth, 
 
 Even  as  a  lather  the  |  son  in  |  whom  ■  he  de  |  lighteth. 
 
 13  Happy  is  the  man  that  |  findeth  |  wisdom, 
 
 And  the  man  that  |  getteth  |  under  |  standing. 
 
 14  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the  merchan  | 
 
 dise  of  |  silver, 
 And  the  gain  there  |  of  than  |  fine  —  j  gold. 
 409 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 15  She  is  more  |  precious  than  |  rubies: 
 
 And  all  the   things  thou  canst  desire  are  not   to  be 
 com  |  pared  |  unto  |  her. 
 
 16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  |  right —  |  hand; 
 
 And  in  her  |  left  hand  |  riches  and  |  honour. 
 
 17  Her  ways  are  |  ways  of  |  pleasantness, 
 
 And  |  all  her  |  paths  are  |  peace. 
 
 18  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  |  hold  up  |  on  her : 
 
 And  happy  is  |  every  one  |  that  re  |  taineth  her. 
 
 19  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  |  founded  the  |  earth; 
 
 By   understanding   hath   |   He   e   |   stablished   the   | 
 heavens. 
 
 20  By  His  knowledge  the  depths  are  |  broken  |  up, 
 
 And  the  |  clouds  drop  |  down  the  |  dew. 
 
 21  My  son,  let  not  them  depart  |  from  thine  |  eyes : 
 
 Keep  sound  |  wisdom  |  and  dis  |  cretion. 
 
 22  So  shall  they  be  life  |  unto  thy  |  soul, 
 
 And  |  grace  —  |  to  thy  neck. 
 
 23  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  |  thy  way  |  safely, 
 
 And  tliy  |  foot  —  |  shall  not  |  stumble. 
 
 24  When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  |  not  ■  be  a  |  fraid : 
 
 Yea,  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy  |  sleep  —  |    shall 
 be  |  sweet. 
 
 25  Be  not  afraid  of  |  sudden  |  fear, 
 
 Neither  of  the  desolation  of  the  |  wicked,  |  when  it  | 
 cometh. 
 
 26  For  the  Lord  shall  |  be  thy  |  confidence, 
 
 And  shall  keep  thy  |  foot  from  |  being  |  taken. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 410 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 J-lO  pR0V.  viii.  1-36. 
 
 1  Doth  not  |  wisdom  |  cry  ? 
 
 And  under  |  standing  put  |  forth  her  |  voice  ? 
 
 2  She  standeth  in  the  top  of  |  high  —  |  places, 
 
 By  the  way  in  the  |  places  |  of  the  |  paths. 
 
 3  She  crieth  at  the  gates,  at  the  entry  |  of  the  |  city, 
 
 At  the  |  coming  in  |  at  the  |  doors. 
 
 4  Unto  you,  0  |  men,  I  |  call ; 
 
 And  my  voice  is  |  to  the  |  sons  of  |  man. 
 
 5  0  ye  simple,  under  |  stand  —  |  wisdom  : 
 
 And  ye  fools,  be  ye  of  an  |  under  |  standing  |  heart. 
 
 6  Hear ;  for  I  will  speak  of  |  excellent  |  things, 
 
 And  the  opening  of  my  |  lips  *  shall  be  |  right  —  | 
 things. 
 
 7  For  my  mouth  |  shall  speak  |  truth ; 
 
 And  wickedness  is  an  abomin  |  ation  |  to  my  |  lips. 
 
 8  All  the  words  of  my  mouth  |  are  in  |  righteousness ; 
 
 There  is  nothing  |  froward  or  |  perverse  |  in  them. 
 
 9  They  are  all  plain  to  him  that  |  under  |  standeth, 
 
 And  right  to  |  them  that  |  find  —  |  knowledge. 
 
 10  Eeceive  my  instruction,  |  and  not  |  silver; 
 
 And  knowledge  |  rather  than  |  choice  —  |  gold. 
 
 11  For  wisdom  is  |  better  than  |  rubies ; 
 
 And  all  the  things  that  may  be  desired  are  not  to  |  be 
 com  |  pared  to  |  it. 
 
 12  I  wisdom  |  dwell  with  |  prudence, 
 
 And  find  out  |  knowledge  of  |  witty  in  |  ventions. 
 
 13  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  |  hate  —  |  evil : 
 
 Pride,   and    arrogancy,   and   the   evil   way,   and    the 
 froward  |  mouth,  —  |  do  I  |  hate. 
 
 14  Counsel  is  mine,  |  and  sound  |  wisdom: 
 
 I  am  under  |  standing ;  |  I  have  |  strength. 
 411 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 15  By  me  |  kings  —  |  reign, 
 
 And  |  princes  de  |  cree  —  |  justice. 
 
 16  By  me  princes  |  rule,  and  |  nobles, 
 
 Even  all  the  |  judges  |  of  the  |  earth. 
 
 17  1  love  them  that  |  love  —  |  me ; 
 
 And  those  that  seek  me  |  ear —  |  ly  shall  |  find  rue. 
 
 18  Riches  and  honour  |  are  with  |  me; 
 
 Yea,  durable  |  riches  and  j  righteous  |  ness. 
 
 19  My  fruit  is  better  than  gold,  yea,  than  |  fine  —  |  gold  ; 
 
 And  my  |  reve  '  nue  than  |  choice  —  |  silver. 
 
 20  I  lead  in  the  |  way  of  [  righteousness, 
 
 In  the  |  midst '  of  the  |  paths  of  |  judgment : 
 
 21  That  I  may  cause  those  that  love  me  to  in  |  herit  | 
 
 substance ; 
 And  |  I  will  |  fill  their  |  treasures. 
 
 22  The  Lord  possessed  me  in  the  beginning  |  of  His  |  way, 
 
 Be  |  fore  His  |  works  of  |  old. 
 
 23  I  was  set  up  from  |  ever  |  lasting, 
 
 From  the  beginning,  or  |  ever  the  |  earth  —  |  was. 
 
 24  When  there  were  no  depths,  |  I  was  ■  brought  |  forth ; 
 
 When  there  were  no  |  fountains  a  |  bounding  with  | 
 
 water. 
 
 2.")   Before  the  |  mountains  were  |  settled, 
 
 Before  the  |  hills  was  |  I  brought  |  forth  : 
 
 26  While  as  yet  He  had  not  made  the  earth,  |  nor  the  |  fields, 
 
 Xor  the  highest  part  of  the  |  dust  —  |  of  the  |  world. 
 
 27  When  He  prepared  the  heavens,  |  I  was  |  there  : 
 
 When  He  set  a  compass  up  |  on  the  |  face  ■  of  the  | 
 depth  : 
 
 28  When  He  established  the  |  clouds  a  |  bove : 
 
 When  He  strengthened  the  |  fountains  |  of  the  |  deep: 
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 29  When  He  gave  to  the  sea  His  decree,  that  the  waters 
 
 should  not  pass  |  His  com  |  mandment ; 
 When  He  appointed  the  found  |  ations  |  of  the  |  earth: 
 
 30  Then  I  was  by  Him,  as  one  |  brought  up  |  with  Him ; 
 
 And  I  was  daily  His  delight,  re  |  joicing  |  always  be  | 
 fore  Him ; 
 
 31  Rejoicing  in  the  habitable  |  part  of 'His  |  earth; 
 
 And  my  delights  were  |  with  the  |  sons  of  |  men. 
 
 32  Now  therefore  hearken  unto  me,  |  0  ye  |  children : 
 
 For  blessed  are  |  they  that  |  keep  my  |  ways. 
 
 33  Hear  instruction,  |  and  be  |  wise, 
 
 And  |  —  re  |  fuse  it  |  not. 
 
 34  Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching  daily  | 
 
 at  my  |  gates, 
 WTaiting  at  the  |  posts  —  |  of  my  |  doors. 
 
 35  For  whoso  findeth  |  me  findeth  |  life, 
 
 And  shall  obtain  |  favour  |  of  the  |  Lord. 
 
 36  But  he  that  sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  |  own  —  | 
 
 soul : 
 All  they  that  |  hate  me  |  love  —  |  death. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
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 ±1T  Eccles.  xii.  1-7. 
 
 1  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  |  days  of  ■  thy  |  youth, 
 
 Wrhile  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh, 
 when  thou  shalt  say,  I  |  have  no  |  pleasure  |  in  them ; 
 
 2  While  the  sun,  or  the  light,  or  the  moon,  or  the  stars,  | 
 
 be  not  |  darkened  ; 
 Nor  the  clouds  re  |  turn  —  |  after  the  |  rain : 
 
 3  In  the  day  when  the  keepers  of  the  |  house  shall  |  tremble, 
 
 And  the  strong  |  men  shall  |  bow  them  I  selves, 
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 And  the  grinders  shall  cease  be  |  cause  ■  they  are  |  few, 
 And  those  that  look  |   out  *  of  the   |    windows  be   | 
 darkened, 
 
 4  And  the  doors  shall  be  |  shut  •  in  the  |  streets, 
 
 When  the  |  sound  ■  of  the  |  grinding  is  |  low : 
 
 And  he  shall  rise  up  at  the  |  voice  *  of  the  |  bird ; 
 
 And  all  the  daughters  of  |  musick  shall  j  be  brought  | 
 low: 
 
 5  Also  when  they  shall  be  afraid  of  |  that  ■  which  is  |  high, 
 
 And  fears  |  shall  be  |  in  the  |  way, 
 
 And  the  almond  |  tree  shall  |  flourish, 
 
 And   the  grasshopper   shall  be  a  burden,  |  and  de  | 
 sire  shall  |  fail ; 
 
 Because  man  goeth  to  his  |  long  —  |  home, 
 And  the  mourners  |  go  a  |  bout  the  |  streets : 
 
 6  Or  ever  the  silver  |  cord  be  |  loosed, 
 
 Or  the  |  golden  |  bowl  be  |  broken, 
 
 Or  the  pitcher  be  broken  |  at  the  |  fountain, 
 Or  the  wheel  |  broken  |  at  the  |  cistern : 
 
 7  Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  |  as  it  |  was ; 
 
 And  the  spirit  shall  re  |  turn  unto  |  God  who  |  gave  it. 
 
 ■*-■*-*-'  Isaiah  xii. 
 
 1  0  Loed,  |  I  will  |  praise  Thee : 
 
 Though  Thou  wast  angry  with  me,  Thine  anger  is  turned 
 away,  |  and  Thou  |  comfortedst  |  me. 
 
 2  Behold  God  is  |  my  sal  |  vation ; 
 
 I  will  |  trust,  and  |  not  •  be  a  |  fraid : 
 For  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  |  strength  and  ■  my  |  song ; 
 He  also  is  be  |  come  —  |  my  sal  |  vation. 
 
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 3  Therefore  with  joy  shall  |  ye  draw  |  water 
 
 Out  of  the  |  wells  —  |  of  sal  |  vation. 
 
 4  And  in  that  day  |  shall  ye  |  say, 
 
 Praise  the  Lord,  |  call  up  |  on  His  |  name, 
 
 Declare  His  doings  a  |  mong  the  |  people, 
 
 Make  mention  that  His  |  name  —  |  is  ex  |  alted. 
 
 5  Sing   unto   the    Lord ;  for   He   hath   done  |  excellent  | 
 
 things  : 
 This  is  |  known  in  |  all  the  |  earth. 
 
 6  Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  in  |  habitant  of  |  Zion : 
 
 For  great  is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  j  in  the  |  midst 
 of  |  thee. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 J--LO  Isaiah  xxv.  1,  4,  6-9 
 
 1  O  Lord,  |  Thou  art  |  my  God ; 
 
 I  will  exalt  Thee,  |  I  will  |  praise  Thy  |  name : 
 For  Thou  hast  clone  |  wonderful  |  things ; 
 
 Thy  counsels  of  old  are  I  faithful  |  ness  and  I  truth. 
 
 For  Thou  hast  been  a  |  strength  *  to  the  |  poor, 
 A  strength  to  the  j  needy  in  |  his  dis  |  tress, 
 
 A  refuge  from  the  storm,  a  shadow  |  from  the  |  heat, 
 When  the  blast  of  the  terrible  ones  is  as  a  |  storm 
 a  I  gainst  the  i  wall. 
 
 ov 
 
 6  And  in  tins  mountain  shall  the  |  Lord  of  |  hosts 
 
 Make  unto  all  people  a  |  feast  of  |  fat —  |  things, 
 A  feast  of  wines  on  the  lees,  of  fat  things  |  full  of  | 
 marrow, 
 Of  wines  on  the  |  lees  —  |  well  re  |  fined. 
 
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 7  And  He  will  destroy  |  in  this  |  mountain 
 
 The  face  of  the  covering  |  cast  over  |  all  —  |  people, 
 And  |  —  the  |  vail 
 
 That  is  |  spread  over  |  all  —  |  nations. 
 
 8  He  will  swallow  up  |  death  in  |  victory ; 
 
 And  the  Lord  God  will  wipe  away  |  tears  from  |  off 
 
 all  |  faces ; 
 And  the  rebuke  of  His  people  shall  He  take  away  from 
 
 off  |  all  the  |  earth : 
 For  the  |  Lord  —  |  —  hath  |  spoken  it. 
 
 9  And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  Lo,  |  this  is  our  |  God ; 
 
 We  have  waited  for  |  Him,  and  |  He  will  |  save  us : 
 This  is  the  Lord ;  we  have  |  waited  for  |  Him, 
 
 We  will  be  glad  and  re  |  joice  in  |  His  sal  |  vation. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 11  /  Isaiah  xxvi.  1-9,  12,  13. 
 
 1  In  that  day  shall  this  song  be  sung  in  the  j  land  of  | 
 
 Judah  ; 
 We  have  a  strong  city :  salvation  will  God  ap  |  point 
 for  |  walls  and  |  bulwarks. 
 
 2  Open  |  ye  the  |  gates, 
 
 That  the  righteous  nation  which  keepeth  the  |  truth 
 may  |  enter  |  in. 
 
 3  Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace,  whose  mind  is  | 
 
 stayed  on  |  Thee  ; 
 Be  |  cause  he  |  trusteth  in  |  Thee. 
 
 4  Trust  ye  in  the  |  Lord  for  |  ever : 
 
 For  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  |  ever  |  lasting  |  strength. 
 
 5  For  He  bringeth  down  them  that  |  dwell  on  |  high ; 
 
 The  lofty  |  city,  He  |  layeth  it  |  low ; 
 He  layeth  it  low,  even  |  to  the  j  ground ; 
 He  bringeth  it  |  even  |  to  the  |  dust. 
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 6  The  foot  shall  |  tread  it  |  down, 
 
 Even  the  feet  of  the  poor,  and  the  |  steps  —  |  of  the  | 
 needy, 
 
 7  The  way  of  the  |  just  is  ■  up  |  Tightness: 
 
 Thou,  most  upright,  dost  |  weigh  the  |  path  ■  of  the  | 
 just. 
 
 8  Yea,  in  the  way  of  thy  |  judgments,  0  |  Lord, 
 
 Have  we  |  wait —  |  ed  for  |  Thee; 
 The  desire  of  our  soul  is  |  to  Thy  |  name, 
 And  |  to  •  the  re  |  inembrance  of  |  Thee. 
 
 9  With  my  soul  have  I  desired  Thee  |  in  the  |  night; 
 
 Yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me  |  will  1  |  seek  Thee  | 
 early : 
 For  when  Thy  judgments  are  |  in  the  |  earth, 
 
 The  inhabitants  of  the  |  world  will  |  learn  —  |  right- 
 eousness. 
 
 12  Lord,  Thou  wilt  ordain  |  ])eace  for  |  us: 
 
 For  Thou  also  hast  wrought  |  all  our  |  works —  |  in  US, 
 
 13  0  Lord  our  God,  other  lords  beside  Thee  have  had  do  | 
 
 minion  |  over  us  ; 
 But  by  Thee  only  will  we  make  |  mention  |  of  Thy  | 
 name. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 -L-LO  Nwaii  ww. 
 
 1  Tin-:  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place   shall  be  |  glad 
 
 for  |  them  ; 
 And  the  desert  shall  rejoice  and  |  blossom  |  as  the  | 
 rose. 
 
 2  It  shall  |  blossom  a  |  bundantly, 
 
 And  rejoice  |  even  with  |  joy  and  |  singing : 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  be  |  given  un  |  to  it, 
 The  excellency  of  |  Car  —  |  niel  and  |  Sharon, 
 
 They  shall  see  the  |  glory  *  of  the  |  Lord, 
 And  the  |  excellency  |  of  our  |  God. 
 
 3  Strengthen  ye  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the  |  feeble  | 
 
 knees. 
 
 4  Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be  |  strong,  —  | 
 
 fear  —  |  not : 
 Behold,  your  God  will  come  with  vengeance,  even  | 
 God  •  with  a  |  recompence  ; 
 He  |  —  will  |  come  and  |  save  you. 
 
 5  Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  |  shall  be  |  opened, 
 
 And  the  ears  of  the  |  deaf  shall  |  be  un  |  stopped : 
 
 6  Then  shall  the  lame  man  [  leap  *  as  an  |  hart, 
 
 And  the  |  tongue  *  of  the  |  dumb  —  |  sing  : 
 
 For  in  the  wilderness  shall  |  waters  break  |  out, 
 And  |  streams  —  |  in  the  |  desert. 
 
 7  And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool,  and  the 
 
 thirsty  land  |  springs  of  |  water : 
 In  the  habitation  of  dragons,  where  each  lay,  shall  be  | 
 grass  with  |  reeds  and  |  rushes. 
 
 8  And  an  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way,  and  it  shall 
 
 be  called,  The  |  way  of  |  holiness ; 
 The  un  |  clean  shall  |  not  pass  [  over  it ; 
 But  it  shall  |  be  for  |  those : 
 
 The  wayfaring  men,  though  fools,   |    shall  not   |   err 
 
 there  |  in. 
 
 9  No  lion  |  shall  be  |  there, 
 
 Nor  any  ravenous  beast  |  shall  go  |  up  there  |  on, 
 It  shall  not  be  |  found  —  |  there  ; 
 
 But  the  re  |  deemed  shall  |  walk  —  I  there. 
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 10  And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  |  come 
 to  |  Zion 
 With  songs,  and  everlasting  |  joy  up  |  on  their  |  heads  : 
 They  shall  obtain  |  joy  and  |  gladness, 
 
 And  sorrow  and  |  sighing  shall  |  flee  a  |  way. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 ■i-i*^  Isaiah  xl.  1-11,  28-31. 
 
 1  Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  My  people,  |  saith  your  |  God. 
 
 2  Speak  ye  |  comfortably  |  to  Je  |  rusalem, 
 
 And  cry  unto  her,    that  her  warfare   is   accomplished, 
 that  her  in  |  iquity  is  |  pardoned  : 
 For  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hand  |  double  for  | 
 all  her  |  sins. 
 
 3  The  voice  of  him  that  |  crieth  ■  in  the  |  wilderness, 
 
 Pre  |  pare  *  ye  the  |  way  *  of  the  |  Lord, 
 Make  straight  |  in  the  |  desert 
 A  |  highway  |  for  our  |  God. 
 
 4  Every  valley  shall  |  be  ex  |  alted, 
 
 And  every  mountain  and  |  hill  shall  |  be  made  |  low : 
 And  the  crooked  shall  |  be  made  |  straight, 
 And  the  |  rough  —  |  places  |  plain : 
 
 5  And  the  |  glory  ■  of  the  |  Lord 
 
 Shall  | |  be  re  |  vealed, 
 
 And  all  flesh  shall  |  see  it  •  to  |  gether : 
 
 For  the  |  mouth  ■  of  the  |  Lord  hath  |  spoken  it. 
 
 6  The  |  voice  said,  |  Cry. 
 
 And  he  said,  |  What  —  |  shall  I  |  cry  ? 
 All  |  flesh  is  |  grass, 
 
 And  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  |  flower  ]  of 
 the  |  field : 
 
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 7  The  grass  withereth,  the  |  flower  |  fadeth  ; 
 
 Because  the   Spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  | 
 surely  the  |  people  is  |  grass. 
 
 8  The  grass  withereth,  the  |  flower  |  fadeth : 
 
 But  the  word  of  our  |  God  shall  |  stand  for  |  ever. 
 
 9  0  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get  thee  up  into  the  | 
 
 high  —  |  mountain  ; 
 0    Jerusalem,   that   bringest   good  tidings,    lift  j  up 
 
 thy  |  voice  with  |  strength  : 
 Lift  it  up,  be  |  not  a  |  fraid ; 
 
 Say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Be  |  hold  your  |  God. 
 
 10  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  I  strong  —  I  hand, 
 
 And  His  |  arm  shall  |  rule  for  |  Him : 
 Behold,  His  re  |  ward  is  |  with  Him, 
 And  His  I  work  be  I  fore  —  I  Him. 
 
 11   He  shall  feed  His  flock  |  like  a  |  shepherd: 
 
 He  shall  gather  the  |  lambs —  |  with  His  |  arm, 
 And  carry  them  |  in  His  |  bosom, 
 
 And  shall  gently  lead  |  those  that  j  are  with  |  young. 
 
 28  Hast  thou  not  known,  hast  |  thou  not  |  heard, 
 
 That  the  ever  |  lasting  |  God,  the  |  Lord, 
 The  Creator  of  the  |  ends  '  of  the  |  earth, 
 Fainteth  |  not,  —  |  neither  is  |  weary  ? 
 
 There  is  |  no  —  |  searching 
 Of  |  His  —  |  under  j  standing. 
 
 29  He  giveth  |  power  '  to  the  |  faint ; 
 
 And  to  them  that  have  no  might  \  He  in  |  creaseth  | 
 strength. 
 
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 30  Even  the  youths  shall  |  faint  *  and  be  |  weary, 
 
 And  the  young  |  men  shall  |  utter  *  ly  |  fall : 
 
 31  But  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  re  I  new  their  | 
 
 strength  ; 
 They  shall  mount  |  up  with  |  wings  as  |  eagles ; 
 
 They  shall  run,  and  |  not  be  |  weary ; 
 
 And  they  shall  |  walk,  and  |  not  —  |  faint. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 l^U  Isaiah  xlii.  1-12, 
 
 1  Behold  My  servant,  whom  |  I  up  |  hold ; 
 
 Mine  Elect,  in  |  whom  My  |  soul  de  |  lighteth : 
 I  have  put  My  |  Spirit  up  |  on  Him  ; 
 
 He  shall  bring  forth  |  judgment  |  to  the  |  Gentiles. 
 
 2  He  shall  not  cry,  nor  |  lift  —  |  up, 
 
 Nor  cause  His  |  voice  •  to  be  |  heard  ■  in  the  [  street. 
 
 3  A  bruised  reed  shall  |  He  not  |  break, 
 
 And  the  smoking  |  flax  shall  |  He  not  |  quench : 
 
 He  shall  bring  forth  judgment  |  unto  |  truth. 
 
 4  He  shall  not  [  fail  nor  [  be  dis  |  couraged, 
 Till  He  have  set  judgment  |  in  the  |  earth  : 
 
 And  the  |  isles  shall  |  wait  ■  for  His  law. 
 
 5  Thus  saith  God  the  Lord,  He  that  created  the  heavens, 
 
 and  |  stretched  them  |  out ; 
 He  that   spread   forth   the    earth,  and  |  that  which  | 
 
 cometh  *  out  |  of  it ; 
 He  that  giveth  breath  unto  the  |  people  up  |  on  it, 
 And  spirit  to  |  them  that  |  walk  there  |  in : 
 
 6  I  the  Lord  have  called  |  Tliee  in  |  righteousness, 
 
 And  will  hold  Thine  |  hand,  —  |  and  will  |  keep  Thee, 
 And  give  Thee  for  a  covenant  |  of  the  |  people, 
 For  a  |  light  —  |  of  the  |  Gentiles  ; 
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 7  To  open  the  |  blind  —  |  eyes, 
 
 To  bring  out  the  |  prisoners  |  from  the  |  prison, 
 And  them  that  |  sit  in  |  darkness 
 Out  |  of  the  |  prison  |  house. 
 
 8  I  am  the  Lord  ;  I  that  is  ■  My  I  name  : 
 
 And  My  glory  will  I  not  give  to  another,  neither  My  | 
 praise  to  |  graven  j  images. 
 
 9  Behold,  the  former  things   are   come   to  pass,   and  new- 
 
 things  do  |  I  de  |  clare  : 
 Before  they  spring  |  forth  I  |  tell  you  |  of  them. 
 
 10  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new   |  —  |  song, 
 
 And  His  praise  |  from  the  |  end  ■  of  the  |  earth, 
 Ye  that  go  down  to  the  sea,  and  all  that  |  is  there  |  in  ; 
 The  isles,  and  the  in  |  habitants  |  there  —  |  of. 
 
 11  Let  the  wilderness  and  the  cities  thereof  lift  |  up  their  | 
 
 voice, 
 The  villages  that  |  Kedar  |  doth  in  |  habit : 
 Let  the  inhabitants  of  the  |  ruck —  |  sing, 
 
 Let  them  |  shout  ■  from  the  |  top  •  of  the  |  mountains. 
 
 12  Let  them  give  glory  un  |  to  the  |  Lord, 
 
 And  declare  His  |  praise —  |  in  the  |  islands. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 ■L^J.  Isaiah  liii. 
 
 1  Who  hath  believed  |  our  re  |  port  ? 
 
 And  to  whom  is  the  |  arm  ■  of  the  |  Lord  re  |  vealed  ? 
 
 2  For  He  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a  |  tender  |  plant, 
 
 And  as  a  root  |  out  *  of  a  |  dry  —  |  ground  : 
 
 He  hath  no  j  form  nor  |  comeliness  ; 
 
 And  when  we  shall  see  Him,  there  is  no  beauty  |  that 
 we  |  should  de  |  sire  Him. 
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 3  He  is  despised  and  re  |  jected  of  |  men  ; 
 
 A  man  of  sorrows,  |  and  ac  |  quainted  with  |  grief : 
 
 And  we  hid  as  it  were  our  |  faces  |  from  Him ; 
 He  was  despised,  and  j  we  es  |  teemed  Him  |  not. 
 
 4  Surely   He   hath   borne   our   griefs,   and  |  carried    our  | 
 
 sorrows ; 
 Yet  we  did    esteem  Him    stricken,  |  smitten    of  |  God, 
 •  and  af  |  flicted. 
 
 5  But  He  was  wounded  for  |  our  trans  |  gressions, 
 
 He  was  |  bruised  for  |  our  in  |  iquities  : 
 
 The  chastisement  of  our  peace  |  was  upon  |  Him  ; 
 And  with  |  His  stripes  |  we  are  |  healed. 
 
 6  All  we  like  sheep  have  |  gone  a  |  stray ; 
 
 We  have  turned  every  |  one  ■  to  his  |  own  —  |  way  ; 
 
 And  the  Lord  hath  |  laid  on  |  Him 
 The  in  |  iquity  |  of  us  |  all. 
 
 7  He  was  oppressed,  and  |  He  *  was  af  |  flicted, 
 
 Yet  He  |  opened  |  not  His  |  mouth  : 
 
 He  is  brought  as  a  |  lamb  ■  to  the  |  slaughter, 
 
 And  as  a  sheep  before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  He  | 
 openeth  |  not  His  |  mouth. 
 
 8  He  was  taken  from  prison  |  and  from  |  judgment : 
 
 And  who  shall  de  |  clare  His  |  gener  |  ation  ? 
 
 For  He  was  cut  off  out  of  the  |  land  ■  of  the  |  living  : 
 For  the  transgression  of  My  |  people  |  was  He  |  stricken. 
 
 9  And  He  made  His  j  grave  •  with  the  |  wicked, 
 
 And  with  the  |  rich —  |  in  His  |  death  ; 
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 Because  He  had  |  done  no  |  violence, 
 
 Neither  was  any  de  |  ceit  —  |  in  His  |  mouth. 
 
 10  Yet  it  pleased  the  |  Lord  to  |  bruise  Him ; 
 
 He  hath  |  put  —  |  Him  to  |  grief : 
 
 When  Thou  shalt  make  His  soul  an  |  offering  for  |  sin, 
 He  shall  see  His  seed,  He  |  shall  pro  |  long  His  |  days, 
 
 And  the  |  pleasure  ■  of  the  |  Lord 
 Shall  |  prosper  |  in  His  |  hand. 
 
 11  He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  His  soul,  and  |  shall  be  | 
 
 satisfied  : 
 By  His  knowledge  shall  my  righteous  servant  justify 
 many ;  for  |  He  shall  |  bear  '  their  in  |  iquities. 
 
 12  Therefore  will  I  divide  Him  a  portion  |  with  the  |  great, 
 
 And  He  shall  di  |  vide  the  |  spoil  *  with  the  |  strong ; 
 
 Because  He  hath  poured  out  His  |  soul  unto  |  death : 
 And  He  was  |  numbered  |  with  the  *  trans  |  gressors  ; 
 
 And  He  bare  the  |  sin  of  |  many, 
 
 And  made  inter  |  cession  |  for  the  *  trans  |  gressors. 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 -L^^  Isaiah  lv. 
 
 1  Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  |  ye  '  to  the  |  waters, 
 
 And  |  he  that  |  hath  no  |  money : 
 Come  ye,  |  buy  and  |  eat ; 
 
 Yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk  without  money  |  and 
 with  |  out—   |  price. 
 
 2  Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  |  is  not  | 
 
 bread  ? 
 And  your  labour  for  j  that  which  |  satisfieth  not  ? 
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 Hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and  eat  ye  |  that  ■  which  is  | 
 good, 
 And  let  your  soul  de  |  light  it  |  self  in  |  fatness. 
 
 3  Incline  your  ear,  and  |  come  unto  |  me : 
 
 Hear,  |  and  your  |  soul  shall  |  live  ; 
 And  I  will  make  an  everlasting  |  covenant  with  |  you, 
 Even  the  |  sure —  |  mercies  of  |  David. 
 
 4  Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  |  to  the  |  people, 
 
 A  leader  and  com  |  mancler  |  to  the  |  people. 
 
 5  Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation  that  thou  |  knowest  |  not, 
 
 And  nations  that  knew  not  thee  shall  |  run  —  |  unto  | 
 thee 
 
 Because  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  for  the  Holy  |  One  of  | 
 Israel ; 
 For  |  He  hath  |  glorified  thee. 
 
 6  Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  |  may  be  |  found, 
 
 Call  ye  upon  Him  |  while  —  |  He  is  |  near : 
 
 7  Let  the  wicked  for  |  sake  his  |  way, 
 
 And  the  un  |  righteous  |  man  his  |  thoughts : 
 And  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have  | 
 mercy  up  |  on  him  ; 
 And  to  our  God,  for  |  He  *  will  a  |  bundantly  |  pardon. 
 
 8  For  My  thoughts  are  not  |  your  —  |  thoughts, 
 
 Neither  are  your  ways  |  My  ways,  |  saith  the  |  Lord. 
 
 9  For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  My 
 
 ways  |  higher  than  |  your  ways, 
 And  My  |  thoughts  than  |  your  —  |  thoughts. 
 
 10  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  |  snow  from  | 
 heaven, 
 And  returneth  not  thither, but  |  water  |  eththe  |  earth, 
 And  maketh  it  bring  |  forth  and  |  bud, 
 
 That  it  may  give  seed  to  the  sower,  and  |  bread —  | 
 to  the  |  eater; 
 
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 11  So  shall  My  word  be  that  goeth  forth  j  out  of  ■  My  | 
 
 mouth : 
 It  shall  not  re  |  turn  unto  |  Me  —  |  void, 
 But  it  shall  accomplish  |  that  which  *  I  |  please, 
 
 And  it  shall  prosper  in  the  |  thing    where  j  to    I  j 
 
 sent  it. 
 
 12  For  ye  shall  go  ]  out  with  |  joy, 
 
 And  be  |  led  —  |  forth  with  |  peace : 
 The  mountains  and  the   hills   shall  break  forth  before 
 you  |  into  |  singing, 
 And  all  the  trees   of   the  |  field   shall  |  clap  their  | 
 hands. 
 
 13  Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  |  up  the  j  fir  tree, 
 
 And  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  ]  up  the  |  myrtle  j 
 tree : 
 And  it  shall  be  to  the  |  Lord  •  for  a  |  name, 
 
 For  an  everlasting  sign  that  |  shall  not  |  be  cut  |  off. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 X^jO  Isaiah  lx. 
 
 1  Arise,  shine  ;  for  thy  |  light  is  |  come, 
 
 And  the  glory  of  the  |  Lord  is  |  risen  up  |  on  thee. 
 
 2  For,  behold,  the  darkness  shall  |  cover  the  |  earth, 
 
 And  |  gross  —  |  darkness  the  |  people  : 
 
 But  the  Lord  shall  a  |  rise  up  |  on  thee, 
 
 And  His  glory  |  shall  be  |  seen  up  |  on  thee. 
 
 3  And  the  Gentiles  shall  |  come  to  *  thy  |  light, 
 
 And  kings  to  the  |  brightness  |  of  thy  |  rising. 
 
 4  Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  a  |  bout,  and  |  see 
 
 All  they  gather  themselves  to  |  gether,  they  |  come  |  to 
 thee  : 
 Thy  sons  shall  |  come  from  |  far, 
 
 And  thy  daughters  shall  be  |  nursed  |  at  thy  |  side. 
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 o  Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  |  flow  to  |  gether, 
 
 And  thine  heart  shall  |  fear,  and  |  be  en  |  larged ; 
 Because  the  abundance  of  the  sea  shall  be  converted  | 
 unto  |  thee, 
 The  forces  of  the  Gentiles  |  shall  come  |  unto  ]  thee. 
 
 6  The  multitude  of  camels  shall  |  cover  |  thee, 
 
 The  drome  |  claries  of  |  Midian  and  |  Ephah  ; 
 All  they  from  Sheba  shall  come  :  they  shall  bring  |  gold 
 and  |  incense  ; 
 And  they  shall  shew  forth  the  |  praises  |  of  the  |  Lord. 
 
 7  All  the  flocks  of  Kedar  shall  be  gathered  together  |  unto 
 
 thee  : 
 The  rams  of  Nebaioth  shall  |  minister  |  unto  |  thee  : 
 They  shall  come  up  with  acceptance  |  on  Mine  |  altar, 
 And  I  will  glorify  the  |  house  —  |  of  My  |  glory. 
 
 8  "Who  are  these  that  |  fly  •  as  a  |  cloud, 
 
 And  as  the  |  doves  —  |  to  their  |  windows  ? 
 
 9  Surely  the  isles  shall  |  wait  for  |  Me, 
 
 And  the  j  ships  of  |  Tarshish  |  first, 
 
 To  bring  thy  |  sons  from  |  far, 
 
 Their  silver  |  and  their  |  gold  —  |  with  them, 
 Unto  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  to  the  Holy  | 
 One  of  |  Israel, 
 Be  [  cause  ■  He  hath  |  glorified  |  thee. 
 
 10  And  the  sons  of  strangers  shall  build  |  up  thy  |  walls, 
 
 And  their  kings  shall  |  minister  |  unto  |  thee  : 
 For  in  ]\iy  |  wrath  I  |  smote  thee, 
 
 But  in  My  favour  have  |  I  had  |  mercy  |  on  thee. 
 
 11  Therefore  thy  gates  shall  be  |  open  con  |  tinually; 
 
 They  shall  not  be  |  shut  —  |  clay  nor  |  night ; 
 That  men  may  bring  unto   thee  the  forces  |  of  the  | 
 Gentiles, 
 And  that  their  |  kings  —  |  may  be  |  brought, 
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 12  For  the  |  nation  and  j  kingdom 
 
 That  will  not  |  serve  —  |  thee  shall  |  perish ; 
 Yea,  |  those—  |  nations 
 
 Shall  |  — be  |  utterly  |  wasted. 
 
 13  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  |  come  unto  |  thee, 
 
 The  fir  tree,  the  pine  tree,  |  and  the  |  box  to  |  gether, 
 To  beautify  the  |  place  of  •  My  |  sanctuary  ; 
 And  I  will  make  the  |  place  of 'My  |  feet —  |  glorious. 
 
 1-1  The  sons  also  of  them  that  af  |  flicted  |  thee 
 Shall  come  |  bending  |  unto  |  thee ; 
 And  all  they  that  de  |  spised  |  thee 
 
 Shall  bow  themselves  down  at  the  |  soles —  |  of  thy  | 
 feet ; 
 
 And  they  shall  call  thee,  The  |  city  ■  of  the  |  Lord, 
 The  Zion  of  the  |  Holy  |  One  of  j  Israel. 
 
 15  Whereas  thou  hast  been  forsaken  and  hated,  so  that  no  | 
 
 man  went  |  through  thee, 
 I  will  make  thee  an   eternal  excellency,  a  joy  of  | 
 many  |  gener  |  ations. 
 
 16  Thou  shalt  also  suck  the  |  milk  ■  of  the  |  Gentiles, 
 
 And  shalt  |  suck  the  |  breast  of  |  kings  : 
 And  thou  shalt  know  that  I  the  Lord  am  thy  Saviour 
 and  |  thy  Ee  |  deemer, 
 The  |  Mighty  |  One  of  |  Jacob. 
 
 17  For  brass  I  will  bring  gold, and  for  iron  I  will  |  bring  — 
 silver, 
 And  for  wood  brass,  |  and  for  |  stones  —  |  iron  : 
 I  will  also  make  thy  |  officers  |  peace, 
 And  |  thine  ex  j  actors  |  righteousness. 
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 18  Violence  shall  be  uo  more  be  heard  |  in  thy  |  land, 
 
 Wasting  nor  de  |  struction  with  |  in  thy  |  borders : 
 But  thou  shalt  call  thy  |  walls  Sal  |  vation, 
 And  |  — thy  |  gates —  |  Praise. 
 
 19  The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  |  light  by  |  day; 
 
 Xeither  for   brightness   shall   the  |  moon  give  |  light 
 unto  |  thee : 
 But  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  an  ever  \  lasting  |  light, 
 And  |  thy  —  |  God  thy  |  glory. 
 
 20  Thy  sun  shall  no  |  more  go  |  down ; 
 
 Xeither  shall  thy  |  moon  with  |  draw  it  |  self: 
 For  the  Lord  shall  he  thine  ever  |  lasting  |  light, 
 And  the  days  of  thy  |  mourning  |  shall  be  |  ended. 
 
 21  Thy  people  also  shall  be  |  all —  |  righteous: 
 
 They  shall  in  |  herit  the  |  land  for  |  ever, 
 The  branch  of  my  planting,  the  |  work  of  ■  my  |  hands 
 That  |  I  —  |  may  be  |  glorified. 
 
 22  A  little  one  shall  be  |  come  a  |  thousand, 
 
 And  a  |  small  ■  one  a  |  strong  —  |  nation : 
 I  |  —  the  |  Lord 
 
 Will  |  hasten  it  |  in  His  |  time. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 194- 
 
 -L^i^-  Matt.  v.  3-10 
 
 3  Blessed  are  the  |  poor  in  |  spirit : 
 
 For  |  theirs  ■  is  the  |  kingdom  of  |  heaven. 
 
 4  Blessed  are  |  they  that  |  mourn : 
 
 For  |  they  —  |  shall  be  |  comforted. 
 
 5  Blessed  |  are  the  |  meek : 
 
 For  |  thev  ■  shall  in  |  herit  the  |  earth. 
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 6  Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  |  after  | 
 
 righteousness : 
 For  J  they  —  |  shall  be  |  filled. 
 
 7  Blessed  |  are  the  |  merciful : 
 
 For  |  they  '  shall  ob  |  tain  —  |  mercy. 
 
 8  Blessed  are  the  |  pure  in  |  heart : 
 
 For  |  they  shall  |  see  —  |  God. 
 
 9  Blessed  |  are  the  |  peacemakers : 
 
 For  they  shall  be  |  called  the  |  children  of  |  God. 
 
 10  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  |  righteous- 
 ness' |  sake : 
 For  |  theirs  is  the  |  kingdom  of  |  heaven. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 \2iO  Matt.  vi.  9-13. 
 
 9  Our  Father  which  |  art  in  |  heaven, 
 Hal  |  — lowed  |  be  Thy  |  name. 
 
 10  Thy  |  kingdom  |  come. 
 
 Thy  will  be  done  in  |  earth,  ■  as  it  |  is  in  |  heaven. 
 
 1 1  Give  us  this  day  our  |  daily  j  bread. 
 
 12  And  forgive   us    our   debts,  as  |  we    for  |  give   our  | 
 
 debtors. 
 
 13  And  lead  us  not  |  into  temp  |  tation; 
 
 But  de  |  liver  |  us  from  |  evil : 
 
 For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power  |  and  the  [  glory, 
 For  |  ever.  |  A —  |  men. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
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 126  Luke  i.  46-55. 
 
 46  My  soul  doth  magni  |  fy  the  |  Lord, 
 
 47  And  my  spirit  hath  re  |  joiced  in  ]  God  my  |  Saviour. 
 
 48  For  He  |  hath  re  |  garded 
 
 The  low  e  |  state  of  |  His  hand  |  maiden : 
 
 For  be  |  hold,  from  |  henceforth 
 
 All  gener  |  ations  shall  |  call  me  |  blessed. 
 
 49  For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  |  great  —  |  things  ; 
 
 And  |  holy  |  is  His  |  name. 
 
 50  And  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him 
 
 From  gener  |  ation  to  |  gener  |  ation. 
 
 51  He  hath  shewed  strength  |  with  His  |  arm: 
 
 He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagin  |  ation  |  of 
 their  |  hearts. 
 
 52  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from  their  |  seats, 
 
 And  exalted  |  them  of  |  low  de  |  gree. 
 
 53  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  |  good  —  |  things ; 
 
 And  the  rich  |  He  hath  *  sent  |  empty  a  |  way. 
 
 54  He  hath  holpen  His  |  servant  |  Israel, 
 
 In  re  |  membrance  |  of  His  |  mercy ; 
 ^)5  As  He  spake  |  to  our  |  fathers, 
 
 To  Abraham,  and  |  to  his  |  seed  for  |  ever. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 J-^  /  Luke  i.  6S-79. 
 
 68  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  |  Isra  |  el ; 
 
 For  He  hath  visited  |  and  re  |  deemed  His  |  people, 
 
 69  And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  sal  |  vation  |  for  us 
 
 In  the  |  house  ■  of  His  |  servant  |  David ; 
 
 70  As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  holy  I  prophets, 
 
 Which  have  been  |  since  the  |  world  be  |  gan : 
 
 71  That  we  should  be  saved  |  from  our  |  enemies, 
 
 And  from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us ; 
 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 72  To  perform  the  mercy  promised  |  to  our  |  fathers, 
 
 And  to  re  |  member  His  |  holy  |  covenant ; 
 
 73  The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  |  father  |  Abraham, 
 
 74  That  |  He  would  |  grant  unto  |  us, 
 
 That   we,  being   delivered   out   of  the  |  hand  of  *  our  | 
 enemies, 
 Might  |  serve  Him  |  without  |  fear, 
 
 75  In  holiness  and  righteous  |  ness  be  |  fore  Him, 
 
 All  the  |  days  of  |  our  —  |  life. 
 
 76  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Prophet  |  of  the  | 
 
 Highest : 
 For  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  |  to  pre  | 
 pare  His  |  ways ; 
 
 77  To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  |  unto  His  |  people 
 
 By  the  re  |  mission  [  of  their  sins, 
 
 78^  Through  the  tender  mercy  |  of  our  |  God  ; 
 
 Whereby  the  dayspring  from  on  |  high  hath  |  visited  | 
 us, 
 79  To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  | 
 shadow  of  j  death, 
 To  guide  our  feet  |  into  the  |  way  of  |  peace. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
 128  Luke  ii.  29-32. 
 
 29  Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de  |  part  in  |  peace, 
 
 Ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  word  : 
 
 30  For  mine  eyes  have  seen  |  Thy  sal  |  vation, 
 
 31  Which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  |  face —  |  of  all  | 
 
 people ; 
 
 32  A  light  to  |  lighten  the  |  Gentiles, 
 
 And  the  glory  of  Thy  |  people  |  Isra  j  el. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
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 *•£ y  1  Cor.  xv.  20  26,  51-57. 
 
 20  But  now  is  Christ  risen  |  from  the  |  dead, 
 
 And  become  the  first  |  fruits  of  |  them  that  |  slept. 
 
 21  For  since  by  |  man  came  |  death, 
 
 By  man  came  also  the  resur  |  rection  |  of  the  |  dead, 
 
 22  For  as  in  Adam  |  all  —  |  die, 
 
 Even  so  in  Christ  shall  |  all  be  |  made  a  |  live. 
 
 23  But  every  man  in  his  own  order :  |  Christ  the  |  firstfruits  ; 
 
 Afterward  they  that  are  |  Christ's —  |  at  His  |  coming. 
 
 24  Then  cometh  the  end,  when  He  shall  have  delivered  up 
 
 the  kingdom  to  God,  |  even  the  |  Father ; 
 When  He  shall  have  put  down  all  rule  and  all  au  | 
 thori  |  ty  and  |  power. 
 
 25  For  He  must  reign,  till  He  hath  put  all  enemies  |  under 
 
 His  |  feet. 
 
 26  The  last  enemy  that  shall  |  be  de  |  stroyed  is  |  death. 
 
 51  We  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  |  all  be  |  changed, 
 
 52  In  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  |  at  the  | 
 
 last  —  |  trump  : 
 For  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  | 
 raised  incor  |  ruptible, 
 And  |  we  —  |  shall  be  |  changed. 
 
 53  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  |  incor  |  ruption, 
 
 And  this  mortal  must  |  put  on  |  immor  |  tality. 
 
 54  So  when  this  corruptible   shall  have  put  on  |  incor  | 
 
 ruption, 
 And  this  mortal  shall  have  |  put  on  |  immor  |  tality 
 
 Then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  j  saying  ■  that  is — 
 written, 
 Death  is  |  swallowed  |  up  in  |  victory. 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 55  0  death,  |  where  is  *  thy  |  sting  ? 
 
 0  grave,  |  where  —  |  is  thy  |  victory  ? 
 
 56  The  sting  of  |  death  is  |  sin ; 
 
 And  the  strength  of  |  sin  —  |  is  the  |  law. 
 
 57  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  |  us  the  |  victory 
 
 Through  |  our  Lord  |  Jesus  |  Christ. 
 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
 
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 DOXOLOGIES, 
 FROM  THE  APOCALYPSE. 
 
 SANCTUS   OF   THE   CHERUBIM. 
 
 Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was,  and  is, 
 and  is  to  come. 
 
 FIRST  DOXOLOGY   OF  THE   REDEEMED   CHURCH. 
 
 And  they  sung  a  new  song,  |  saying, 
 
 Thou  art  worthy  to  |  take  the  |  book, 
 And  to  |  open  the  seals  |  there  |  of : 
 
 For  |  Thou  wast  |  slain, 
 
 And  hast  redeemed  us  to  |  God  by  |  Thine  own  |  blood. 
 
 Out  of  every  |  kindred,  and  |  tongue ; 
 Out  of  |  every  |  people,  and  |  nation ; 
 
 And  hast  made  us  unto  our  God  |  kings  and  |  priests : 
 And  we  shall  |  reign  up  |  on  the  |  earth. 
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SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 SECOND  DOXOLOGY  OF  THE  KEDEEMED  CHURCH. 
 
 Thou  art  |  worthy,  0  |  Lord, 
 
 To  receive  |  glory  and  |  honour  and  |  power : 
 
 For  Thou  hast  ere  |  ated  |  all  things, 
 
 And  for  Thy  pleasure  they  |  are  and  |  were  ere  |  ated. 
 
 DOXOLOGY  OF  THE  HOLY  ANGELS. 
 
 Worthy  |  is  the  |  Lamb  : 
 
 The  |  Lamb  —  |  that  was  |  slain, 
 
 To  receive  power,  and  riches,  and  |  wisdom,  and  |  strength, 
 And  |  honour,  and  |  glory,  and  |  blessing. 
 
 FIRST   DOXOLOGY   OF   THE  UNIVERSAL  CREATION. 
 
 Blessing,  and  honour,  and  |  glory,  and  |  power, 
 Be  unto  Him  that  |  sitteth  up  |  on  the  |  throne, 
 
 And  |  unto  the  |  Lamb 
 
 For  I  ever  and  I  ever.     A  I  men. 
 
 SECOND   DOXOLOGY   OF   THE   UNIVERSAL   CREATION. 
 
 Salvation  to  our  God  who  sitteth  up  |  on  the  |  throne, 
 And  |  unto  the  ]  Lamb.     A  |  men. 
 
 Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  |  and  thanks  |  giving, 
 And  |  honour,  and  |  power,  and  |  might, 
 
 Be  |  unto  our  |  God 
 
 For  |  ever  and  |  ever.     A  |  men. 
 435 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 131 
 
 SONGS  OE  VICTORY, 
 FROM  THE  APOCALYPSE. 
 
 THANKSGIVING   FOR  VICTORY  OVER   PAGAN  PERSECUTORS. 
 
 We  give  Thee  thanks,  0  Lord  |  God  Al  |  mighty, 
 Who  art,  and  |  wast,  and  |  art  to  |  come  ; 
 
 Because  Thou  hast  taken  to  Thee  |  Thy  great  |  power, 
 And  |  now  —  |  Thou  dost  |  reign. 
 
 THANKSGIVING  FOR  THE   OVERTHROW   OF   SATAN. 
 
 Now  is  come  sal  |  vation,  and  |  strength, 
 
 And   the   kingdom   of   our  God,  and  the  |  power  |  of 
 His  |  Christ : 
 
 For  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  |  is  cast  |  down, 
 
 Who  accused  them  before  our  |  God —  |  day  and  |  night. 
 
 And  they  overcame  him  by  the  |  blood  ■  of  the  [  Lamb, 
 And  |  by  the  |  word  ■  of  their  |  testimony ; 
 
 And  they  loved  not  their  lives  |  unto  the  |  death. 
 
 Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ]  ye  that  |  dwell  in  | 
 them. 
 
 BLESSEDNESS   OF   THE   DEAD   IN   CHRIST. 
 
 Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
 forth :  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit ;  for  they  rest  from  their  labours  ; 
 and  their  works  do  follow  them. 
 
 THANKSGIVING   FOR   VICTORY   OVER   SATAN. 
 
 Great  and  marvellous  |  are  Thy  |  works, 
 Lord  j  God  Al  |  migh  —  |  ty ; 
 436 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 Just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  |  King  of  |  saints. 
 Who  shall  not  |  fear  Thee,  |  0  —  [  Lord, 
 
 And  glori  |  fy  Thy  |  name  ? 
 For  Thou  only  |  art  —  |  holy : 
 
 For  all  nations  shall  come   and  |  worship  be  |  fore  Thee  ; 
 For  Thy  |  judgments  |  are  made  |  manifest. 
 
 132 
 
 HALLELUJAHS, 
 FROM  THE  APOCALYPSE. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 Salvation,  and  glory,  and  |  honour  and  |  power, 
 Be  |  unto  the  |  Lord  our  |  God : 
 
 For  |  true  and    |  righteous, 
 
 True  and  |  righteous  I  are  His  |  judgments. 
 
 Praise  our  God,  all  |  ye  His  |  servants, 
 
 All  ye  that  |  fear  •  Him,  both  |  small  and  |  great. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 For  the  Lord  God  om  |  nipotent  |  reigneth. 
 
 Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and  give  |  honour  |  unto  |  Him 
 
 For  the  marriage  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 
 And  His  |  bride  hath  |  made  herself  |  ready. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  |  is  with  |  men, 
 And  |  He  will  [  dwell  with  |  them, 
 
 437 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 And  they  shall  |  be  His  |  people, 
 
 And  God  Himself  shall  be  |  with  them,  *  and  |  be  their  | 
 God. 
 
 And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  |  from  their  eyes  ; 
 And  there  |  shall  be  |  no  more  |  death, 
 
 Neither  |  sorrow,  nor  |  crying, 
 
 Neither  shall  there  be  |  any  |  more  —  |  pain : 
 
 For  the  former  things  are  |  passed  a  |  way. 
 Hallelujah.     Amen. 
 
 133 
 
 TE  DEUM. 
 
 We  praise  Thee,  0  God :  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be  the 
 Lord. 
 
 All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 
 
 To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud  ;  the  Heavens,  and  all  the 
 Powers  therein. 
 
 To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  continually  do  cry, 
 
 Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ; 
 
 Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  of  Thy  Glory. 
 
 The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  Thee. 
 
 The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise  Thee. 
 
 The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee. 
 
 The     holy     Church    throughout    all     the     world    doth 
 acknowledge  Thee ; 
 
 The  Father  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 
 
 Thine  honourable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 
 
 Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 
 
 Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  0  Christ. 
 
 Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 
 
 When  Thou    tookest   upon  Thee  to  deliver  man,  Thou 
 didst  not  abhor  the  Virgin's  womb. 
 
 438 
 
SCRIPTURE  SENTENCES. 
 
 When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  Thou 
 didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 
 
 Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  Glory  of 
 the  Father. 
 
 We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  be  our  Judge. 
 
 We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants,  whom  Thou 
 hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 
 
 Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  Saints  in  glory 
 everlasting. 
 
 0  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 
 
 Govern  them  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 
 
 Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee  ; 
 
 And  we  worship  Thy  Name  ever  world  without  end. 
 
 Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 
 
 O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 0  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in 
 Thee. 
 
 0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted ;  let  me  never  be 
 confounded. 
 
 439 
 
NOTES     TO     HYMNAL. 
 
The  best  thanks  of  the  Editor  of  these  Notes  are  due  to  the 
 following  well-known  Hymnologists  for  careful  and  laborious 
 revision  of  proofs,  and  supplying  valuable  information  : — 
 
 Rev.    F.    M.    Bird,    D.D.,    Lehigh    University,    Perm.,    U.S.,   editor   of 
 
 Hymns  of  the  Spirit,  and  author  of  numerous  articles  on  Hymns. 
 Rev.  James  Bonar,  Greenock,    editor  of  Notes  to  Free  Church  Hymn 
 
 Book. 
 W.  T.  Brooke,  Esq.,  London,  editor  of  the  Altar  Hymnal,  etc.  etc. 
 Rev.  Andrew  Carter,  Stirling,  editor  of  the  British  Messenger. 
 Major  G.  A.  Crawford,  Steeple  Aston,  Oxon.,  author  of  Biographical 
 
 Index  to  Church  Hymnal. 
 Rev.  James  Mearns,  Tring,  contributor  to   Ellerton's   Notes  to  Church 
 
 Hymns,  etc.  etc. 
 
NOTES. 
 
 Where  numbers  within  parentheses  occur,  they  indicate  the  numbers  of  other 
 hymns  by  the  same  author  in  our  Hymnal.  The  dates  of  an  author's  birth  and 
 death  are  placed  after  the  name  and  designation.  An  *  prefixed  to  an  author's 
 name  indicates  that  the  author  is  still  alive.  An  *  attached  to  a  figure  within 
 parentheses,  thus  (2*),  indicates  that  information  about  the  author  is  given  at  that 
 hymn.  Where  f  occurs,  it  indicates  the  name  and  date  of  the  publication  in  which 
 the  hymn  appeared. 
 
 I.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty. 
 
 This  noble  opening  hymn  is  by  Reginald  Heber,  Bishop  of  Calcutta,  1783-1826. 
 +  Posthumous  volume  of  hymns,  edited  by  his  Widow  and  Dean  Milman,  1827. 
 (66,  69,  265,  281,  294,  301,  328.) 
 
 2.  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  Editor  of  'The  Sheffield  Iris,'  1771-1854.  Written  in 
 1832,  and  +  in  '  The  Congregational  Hymn  Book,'  1836.  (35,  41,  64,  106,  107,  117, 
 123,  164,  185,  252,  268,  283,  285,  291/319,  321.) 
 
 3.  Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated. 
 
 By  Richard  Mant,  D.  D.,  Bishop  of  Down  and  Connor,  1776-1848.  f  '  Ancient 
 Hymns  from  the  Roman  Breviary,  etc.,'  1837  ;  it  consisted  of  4  stanzas  of  8  lines 
 each.     The  first  4  lines  of  ver.  1  are  omitted — 
 
 '  Bright  the  vision  that  delighted 
 
 Once  the  sight  of  Judah's  seer  ; 
 Sweet  the  countless  tongues  united 
 To  entrance  the  prophet's  ear.' 
 The  hymn  in  our  collection  commences  with  the  second  part  of  ver.  1,  and  the 
 first  part  of  ver.  2  is  formed  into  a  refrain  to  each  verse.     (199.) 
 
 4.  We  give  immortal  praise. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,  D.D.,  Pastor  of  the  Independent  Church,  Berry  Street.  London, 
 T674-1748.  f  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709.  In  the  original  the  hymn  is 
 constructed  as  if  fo'r  private  use.  The  singular  pronouns  have  been  altered  into 
 plural,  in  order  to  adapt  it  for  public  worship.  (6,  40,  45,  51,  92,  113,  140,  191, 
 221,  224,  244,  266,  274,  284,  315;  Dox.  5,  6,  10.) 
 
 5.  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 An  anonymous  metrical  translation  of  the  '  Te  Deum  Laudamus.'  Verses  1-4 
 appeared  in  Gell's  Collection  of  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1815.  Lines  3  and  4  of 
 ver.  2  are  altered  from  : — 
 
 '  The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high 
 
 With  rapture  constantly  do  cry .' 
 
 The  Doxology  was  added  subsequently,  and  varies  in  different  collections.     (354.) 
 
 443  e 
 
NOTES. 
 
 6.  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 
 
 A  composite  hymn  by  Isaac  Watts  and  John  Wesley,  being  a  rendering 
 of  the  C.  Psalm,  chiefly  by  Watts,  *f-  '  Psalms  of  David  imitated  in  the  language 
 of  the  New  Testament,'  17 19.  Watts's  Psalms  are  more  properly  hymns  founded 
 on  the  Psalms,  than  translations  of  the  Psalms.  This  hymn  consisted  of  6  verses. 
 Wesley  omitted  Watts's  vers.  1  and  4,  and  commenced  with  ver.  2  line  3,  and 
 for  the  first  2  lines  of  this  verse — 
 
 '  Nations  attend  before  His  throne, 
 With  solemn  fear,  with  sacred  joy,' 
 he  substituted  the  grand  lines — 
 
 *  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
 Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy.' 
 f  Wesley's  'Collection  of  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1737. 
 
 7.  Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him. 
 
 The  authorship  of  this  hymn  has  been  in  error  attributed  to  Rev.  John 
 Kempthorne,  Gloucester,  1775-1838,  in  whose  collection  of  Psalms  and  Hymns  it 
 appeared  in  18 10  ;  but  earlier  copies  of  it  occur,  it  being  found  in  '  Psalms  and 
 Hymns  for  the  Foundling  Chapel,'  1804,  but  without  an  author's  name. 
 
 8.  O  worship  the  King-. 
 
 By  Sir  Robert  Grant,  Governor  of  Bombay,  1785-1838.  f  A  posthumous 
 volume,  entitled  'Sacred  Poems,'  1839,  edited  by  his  brother,  Lord  Glenelg.  (78, 
 79-) 
 
 9.  My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art. 
 
 By  Rev.  Fred.  W.  Faber,  D.D. ,  of  the  Oratory,  London,  1815-1863.  f  'Jesus 
 and  Mary,'  a  small  volume  of  hymns  by  Dr.  Faber  in  1849,  where  it  is  entitled 
 '  Our  Heavenly  Father.'  It  consisted  of  9  verses,  of  which  vers.  3,  6,  and  8  are 
 here  omitted.     (170,233,358.) 
 
 10.  Praise,  my  soul,  the  King-  of  heaven. 
 
 By  Rev.  Henry  Francis  Lyte,  Perpetual  Curate,  Lower  Brixham,  Devonshire, 
 1793-1847.  It  is  a  version  of  the  OIL  Psalm,  f  Lyte's  'Spirit  of  the  Psalms,' 
 1834.     (i37.  234,  286.) 
 
 11.  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess. 
 
 By  Rev.  Thomas  Gibbons,  D.D. ,  Independent  Chapel,  Haberdashers'  Hall, 
 London,  1720-1785.     f  '  The  Gospel  Magazine,'  1775. 
 
 12.  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise 
 
 By  Rev.  Ralph  Wardlaw,  D.D.,  Congregational  Church,  Glasgow,  1779-1853. 
 f  '  A  Collection  of  Hymns  for  the  use  of  the  Tabernacles  in  Scotland,'  1800. 
 (156.  289.) 
 
 13.  The  spacious  firmament  on  high. 
 
 By  Joseph  Addison,  1672-1719.  f  '  The  Spectator,'  No.  465,  August  23, 
 1712,  appended  to  an  article  entitled  'The  Right  Means  to  strengthen  Faith.' 
 Addison  says  he  had  the  first  part  of  the  XIX.  Psalm  in  view  when  he  composed 
 this  hymn.     (16.) 
 
 14.  For  the  beauty  of  the  earth. 
 
 By  *  Folliott  Sandford   Pierpoint,  Tutor,   Torquay,    1835-  f  Rev.    Orby 
 
 Shipley's  'Lyra  Eucharistica,'    1864.     Ver.   2  line  3  reads — 'For  the  heart  and 
 
 444 
 
NOTES. 
 
 brains    delight;'    the    emendation,    'For    the    heart    and    mind's    delight,'    is 
 sanctioned  by  author's  representatives. 
 
 15.  Let  us  with  a  gladsome  mind. 
 
 By  John  Milton,  1608-1674.  This  hymn  forms  part  of  author's  paraphrase 
 of  the  CXXXVI.  Psalm,  composed  by  him  in  1623,  and  is  his  earliest  metrical 
 composition,  he  being  then  in  his  15th  year.  There  are  24  verses  in  the  original, 
 of  which  9  are  given  and  1  repeated.  Milton  versified  more  of  the  Psalms,  but 
 this  is  the  only  one  which  has  found  its  way  into  sanctuary  service. 
 
 16.  When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God. 
 
 By  Joseph  Addison,  f  '  The  Spectator,'  No.  453,  August  9,  1712,  as  a 
 hymn  of  13  verses  appended  to  an  article  on  '  Praise  to  God  ; '  the  3rd  and  9th 
 verses  are  here  omitted. 
 
 The  hymn  has  been  erroneously  attributed  (1)  to  Andrew  Marvell,  and  (2)  to 
 the  Rev.  Richard  Richmond,  but  the  endeavours  to  denude  Addison  of  the  author- 
 ship of  this  and  his  other  hymns  have  been  unsuccessful,  as  the  evidences, 
 external  and  internal,  are  entirely  against  the  claim  set  up  for  either  Marvell  or 
 Richmond.     (13*.) 
 
 17.  Almighty  Father  of  mankind. 
 
 By  Michael  Bruce,  Kinnesswood,  Kinross,  1746-1767.  This  hymn  is  one  of  a 
 number  of  '  Gospel  Sonnets '  which  the  author  in  his  18th  year  was  wont  to 
 repeat  to  his  companions  in  his  native  village.  The  MSS.  of  these  were,  after  his 
 death,  given  to  his  college-friend,  John  Logan,  with  a  view  to  publication,  but 
 nothing  more  was  heard  of  them  until  178 1,  when  Logan  published  a  volume  of 
 '  Poems,'  in  which  Bruce's  friends  recognised  a  number  of  his  '  Gospel  Sonnets.' 
 In  the  same  volume  of  Logan's  appeared,  also  without  acknowledgment, 
 Doddridge's  hymn  on  Jacob's  Vow,  slightly  altered.  There  are  8  verses  of  this 
 hymn  of  Bruce's  in  Logan's  book,  of  which  2  and  5  are  here  omitted. 
 
 18.  O  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea. 
 
 By  Christopher  Wordsworth,  D.D.,  Bishop  of  Lincoln,  1807-1885.  f  Author's 
 '  Holy  Year,'  1862.     (260.) 
 
 19.  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way. 
 
 By  William  Cowper  of  the  Inner  Temple,  1731-1800.  f  '  Gospel  Magazine  '  for 
 July  1774,  entitled  '  Light  shining  out  of  Darkness,'  initialed  J.  W.,  supposed  to 
 be  a  misprint  for  J.  X.,  i.e.  John  Newton,  some  of  whose  hymns  had  appeared  in 
 this  Magazine  prior]to  their  publication  with  Cowper's  in  the  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779. 
 The  hymn  reappeared  in  'The  Gospel  Magazine,'  December  1777,  appended  to 
 an  article  on  '  Affliction,' by  'Miss  Ussington,  late  of  Islington,  who  died  May 
 1776,  taken  from  the  original.'  There  is  in  it  some  slight  variation  from  the 
 1774  version,  and  a  7th  verse  is  added — 
 
 'When  midnight  shades  are  all  withdrawn, 
 
 The  opening  day  shall  rise, 
 Whose  ever  calm  and  cloudless  morn 
 
 Shall  know  no  lowering  skies. ' 
 It  is  not  known  whether  this  verse  is  by  Miss  U.  or  not,  but  the  hymn  is 
 undoubtedly  Cowper's,  and  was  the  last  hymn  composed  by  him  for  the  Olney 
 Collection.  '  It  is  a  lyric  of  high  tone  and  character,  and  rendered  awfully 
 interesting  by  the  circumstances  under  which  it  was  written  in  the  twilight  of 
 departing  reason.' — James  Montgomery.  (21,  26,  73,  108,  151,  181,  182,  187,  190, 
 197,  203,  243,  262.) 
 
 445 
 
NOTES. 
 
 20.  Since  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time. 
 
 By  Rev.  James  Hervey,  Rector  of  Weston  Favel,  author  of  '  Meditations  among 
 the  Tombs,'  1714-1758.    It  appeared  in  his  'Reflections  in  a  Flower  Garden,'  1746. 
 
 21.  Sometimes  a  light  surprises. 
 
 By  William  Cowper. 
 
 This  is  one  out  of  67  hymns  which  Cowper  contributed  to  the  '  Olney  Hymns,' 
 1779.  All  these  were  said  to  be  composed  prior  to  the  return  of  his  mental 
 malady  in  1773.     (19*.) 
 
 22.  My  God,  the  covenant  of  Thy  grace. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,  D.D.,  Northampton,  1702-51.  f  Posthumous  volume  of 
 his  hymns  in  1755,  forming  No.  xxi.  of  the  collection,  entitled  'Support  in 
 God's  Covenant  under  domestic  trials.'  There  are  5  verses,  of  which  ver.  2  is 
 here  omitted — 
 
 '  What  tho'  my  house,  be  not  with  thee, 
 
 As  Nature  could  desire  ; 
 To  nobler  joys  than  Nature  gives 
 My  servants  all  aspire.' 
 (25,  139,  158,   162,  167,  261,  275,  307,  314.) 
 
 23 .  The  God  of  Abraham  praise. 
 
 By  Thomas  Olivers,  a  Wesleyan  preacher,  1725-1799.  Being  captivated  by 
 the  singing  of  Signor  Leoni  at  the  Jewish  synagogue,  he  resolved  to  christianize  the 
 music  by  composing  a  hymn  adapted  to  the  air.  The  result  was  '  The  God  of 
 Abraham  praise,'  respecting  which  James  Montgomery  says,  'There  is  not  in  our 
 language  a  lyric  of  more  majestic  style,  more  elevated  thought,  or  more  glorious 
 imagery.'  It  was  published  as  a  tract  of  8  pages  in  1770.  There  are  12  stanzas, 
 of  which  3,  5,  8,  9,  10,  11,  are  here  omitted. 
 
 24.  Great  God  of  wonders,  all  Thy  ways. 
 
 By  Samuel  Davies,  D.D.,  President  of  Princeton  College,  U.S.,  1724-1761. 
 President  Davies  composed  a  large  number  of  hymns,  which  he  appended  to  each 
 of  his  sermons.  This  hymn  appeared  in  England  in  1769,  in  Ash  and  Evans's 
 '  Bristol  Hymn  Book,'  and  the  same  year  in  Dr.  Gibbons's  '  Hymns  adapted  to 
 Divine  Worship.'  It  consisted  of  5  stanzas,  of  which  the  3rd  is  omitted,  and  line 
 4  of  stanza  1  is  altered  from  '  more  godlike  and  unrivalled  shine ; '  line  1  of  stanza 
 2  is  altered  from  '  crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive.' 
 
 25.  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,  f  Author's  posthumous  Hymns,  1755,  where  it  is  entitled 
 '  Salvation  by  Grace. '    (22  *. ) 
 
 26.  Ere  God  had  built  the  mountains. 
 
 By  W.  Cowper.  The  author's  paraphrase  of  Prov.  viii.  22-32.  f  The  '  Olney 
 Hymns,'  1779.     (19*.) 
 
 27.  Who  is  this,  so  weak  and  helpless. 
 
 By  *  Right  Rev.  W.  Walsham  How,  D.D.,  Bishop  of  Bedford,  1823- 
 f  Morrell  and  How's  Collection,  1866.     There  are  4  verses,  of  which  the  3rd  is 
 here  omitted.     (183,  310,  313.) 
 
 28.  King  Eternal !  King  Immortal. 
 
 By  *  A.  R.  C.  (Anne  Ross  Cundell),  wife  of  the  late  Rev.  W.  Cousin  of  Melrose. 
 \  Author's  '  Immanuel's  Land  and  other  Poems,'  1876.     (42,  97,  235.) 
 
 446 
 
NOTES. 
 
 29.  O  come !  Immanuel,  hear  our  call. 
 
 A  translation  by  Rev.  Dr.  H.  M.  Macgill,  Mission  Secretary,  United  Presbyterian 
 Church,  1807-1880,  of  a  Latin  hymn,  '  Veni  veni  Immanuel, '  of  uncertain  date,  and 
 of  unknown  authorship,  f  Translator's  '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life,' 
 l*7&     (34,  95-  101,  299,  346  ;  Dox.  9.) 
 
 30.  Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley  ('the  poet  of  Methodism  '),  1708-1788.  f  Author's  'Hymns 
 for  the  Nativity  of  our  Lord,'  1744.  (31,  52,  54,  65,  70,  86,  94,  112,  126, 
 133,  152,  159,  160,  161,  166,  189,  202,  204,  254.) 
 
 31.  Hark  !  how  all  the  welkin  rings. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,  f  Authors  'Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1739.  As  a 
 Christmas  hymn  it  is  now  found  in  nearly  every  hymn  book  in  its  altered  form 
 of  '  Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing. '  The  altered  form  first  appeared  in  George 
 Whitefield's  Hymn  Book,  1753,  but  by  whom  altered  is  unknown.  There  is 
 no  authority  for  attributing  it  to  Wesley.  There  are  5  stanzas  in  the  original, 
 of  which  4  and  5  are  here  omitted.     (30* . ) 
 
 32.  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear. 
 
 By  Rev.  Edmund  Hamilton  Sears,  Unitarian  Church,  Wayland,  Mass.,  U.S. 
 1810-1876.  f  The  '  Catholic  Register,'  December  1850,  and  reissued  in  author's 
 '  Sermons  and  Songs,'  1879.  There  are  5  stanzas,  of  which  the  3rd  is  omitted, 
 and  verse  4  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  For,  lo  !  the  days  are  hastening  on, 
 
 By  prophet-bards  foretold, 
 When  with  the  ever-circling  years 
 
 Comes  round  the  age  of  gold  ; 
 When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 
 
 Its  ancient  splendours  fling, 
 And  the  whole  earth  send  back  the  song, 
 Which  now  the  angels  sing.' 
 
 33.  O  come,  all  ye  faithful. 
 A  translation  by  the  Rev.  W.   Mercer,  Sheffield,    1811-1873,   of  the  'Adeste 
 Fideles,'  a  Latin  hymn  of  the  XVIIIth  century.     It  is  found  in  Mercer's  Church 
 Psalter  and  Hymn  Book,   1854.     There  are  4  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  is  here 
 omitted,  and  the  5th  line  of  verse  3  is  altered  from  '  Late  in  flesh  appearing.' 
 
 34.  O  blessed  night,  O  rich  delight. 
 Rev.  Dr.  H.  M.  Macgill's  translation  of  an  anonymous  Latin  Hymn  {circa  1661), 
 '  O  ter  foecundas.'     f  '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life,'  1876.     (29*.) 
 
 35.  Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,     f    '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book,'  Sheffield,  1819.     (2*.) 
 
 36.  As  with  gladness  men  of  old. 
 
 By  *  William  Chatterton  Dix,  1837-  .  f  Author's  '  Hymns  of  Love  and 
 ]oy, '  privately  printed  in  i860.  In  1861  it  was  inserted  in  '  Hymns  Ancient  and 
 Modern.'  The  author  has  slightly  altered  it  in  recent  editions  of  that  collection  ; 
 the  last  revised  form  is  that  adopted  here. 
 
 37.  Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old. 
 
 By*  Rev.  Edward  Hayes  Plumptre,  D.D.,  Dean  of  Wells,  1821-  .  The 
 hymn  was  written  as  a  leaflet  for  King's  College  Hospital,  London,  1863.  There 
 are  4  stanzas,  of  which  the  3rd  is  omitted. 
 
 447 
 
NOTES. 
 
 38.  What  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone. 
 
 By  *  Sir  Edward  Denny,  Bart.,  Tralee  Castle,  County  Kerry,  Ireland,  1796- 
 f  Author's  '  Hymns  and  Poems,'  1839.     (76,  296.) 
 
 39.  How  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve? 
 
 Byjosiah  Conder,  London,  Editor  of  the  '  Eclectic  Review,' etc.,  1789-1855, 
 author  of  numerous  hymns.  This  was  contributed  to  the  'Leeds  Hymn  Book,' 
 1822,  and  afterwards  enlarged  in  the  '  Congregational  Hymn  Book,'  1836,  of  which 
 he  was  editor. 
 
 40.  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts.     Author's  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709.     (4*.) 
 41.  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  In  '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book,'  1820,  but  afterwards 
 altered  in  his  'Christian  Psalmist,'  1825.     (2*.) 
 
 42.  O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy  head ! 
 
 By  *  A.  R.  C.  (Mrs.  Cousin),  f  Wilson's  '  Service  of  Praise,'  1865,  and  in 
 '  Immanuel's  Land  and  other  Poems/  1876.     (28*.) 
 
 43.  There  is  a  sacred,  hallowed  spot. 
 
 By  Ann  Martin,  wife  of  Isaac  Taylor,  sen.,  of  Ongar,  1758-1830.  t  'Youth's 
 Magazine'  for  1812,  with  the  initials  A.  B. 
 
 44.  O  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded. 
 
 The  original  of  this  hymn  is  Bernard  of  Clairvaux's  'Salve  Caput  cruentatum," 
 on  which  Paul  Gerhardt  founded  his  'O  Haupt  voll  Blut  und  Wunden,5  of  which 
 this  is  a  translation  by  Prof.  J.  W.  Alexander,  of  Princeton,  U.S.,  1804-1859. 
 f  Leavitt's  'Christian  Lyre,'  1830,  and  afterwards  altered  in  Alexander's  'The 
 Breaking  Crucible,'  N.  Y.  1861. 
 
 45.  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1709.     There  are  5  verses,  the  4th  being 
 here'  omitted.     These  4  verses  are  found  in  nearly  every  collection.     (4*. ) 
 '  It  is  Watts's  finest  hymn.' — Oxford  Essays,  1858. 
 
 46.  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory. 
 
 Anon.     Appended  to  '  Cottage  Sermons,'  circa  1808. 
 
 47.  We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died. 
 By  Rev.  Thomas  Kelly,  Dublin,  1769-1855,  author  of  '  Hymns  on  Various 
 Passages  of  Scripture,'  which  has  gone  through  seven  editions.  This  appeared 
 in  18 15.  Kelly's  hymns  were  first  published  in  1802  with  96  hymns,  but  the 
 seventh  edition  in  1853  had  767.  (55,  56,  6i,  62,  226,  229,  237,  288,  295,  323, 
 359-) 
 
 48.   Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy. 
 By  Rev.  Jonathan  Evans,  Foleshill,  Coventry,  1749-1809.     f  Burder's  Collection, 
 1784.     The  3rd  and  4th  lines  of  ver.  1  are  slightly  altered. 
 
 49.   By  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand. 
 By  *  Rev.  Isaac  Gregory  Smith,  Vicar  of  Great  Malvern,  1826-         .     f  Author \s 
 '  Hymn  Book  for  the  Sen-ices  of  the  Church  and  for  Private  Reading,'  1855. 
 There  are  5  verses,  the  last  being  omitted. 
 
 448 
 
NOTES. 
 
 50.  With  Mary's  love  without  her  fear. 
 
 By  Rev.  Alexander  Pirie,  Abernethy  (who  died  180.4).  It  appeared  in  Author's 
 '  Psalms  and  Hymns  founded  on  some  important  passages  of  Scripture,'  1777. 
 Altered  in  'Sacred  Songs  and  Hymns  for  East  Campbell  Street  Relief  Church,' 
 Glasgow,  1794,  and  Relief  Hymn  Book,  1794. 
 
 51.  Blest  morning^,  whose  first  dawning  rays. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,  taken  from  his  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709,  whence 
 it  was  altered  and  improved  by  Rev.  Wm.  Cameron,  Kirknewton  (?)  1751-1811, 
 and  formed  the  4th  hymn  at  the  end  of  the  Paraphrases,  1781.     (4*.) 
 
 52.  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley.  Appeared  in  his  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1739. 
 It  consisted  of  11  verses,  of  which  6,  7,  8,  9,  11,  are  omitted.     (30*.) 
 
 53.  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Catherine  Winkworth,  Clifton,  Bristol,  1827-1878, 
 taken  from  her  '  Lyra  Germanica,'  Vol.  II.,  1858.  It  is  her  rendering  of  '  Christus 
 ist  erstanden,'  by  Michael  Weiss,  who  died  1534.     (53,  67,  136,  148,  173,  205.) 
 
 54.  Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,  f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1739.  There  are  10 
 verses  of  4  lines  each,  vers.  4  and  7  being  omitted,  and  the  5th  line  of  ist 
 stanza  altered  from  '  There  the  pompous  triumph  waits.'     (30*.) 
 
 [  55.  The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns,  1820.  ) 
 \  56.  Glory,  glory  to  our  King,  1804.  ) 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,     f  In  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1804  and  1820.     (47*.) 
 
 57.  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 
 
 By  Mrs.  Toke,  Ashford,  Kent,  1812-1878.  Written  for  the  '  Psalms  and 
 Hymns  '  in  the  S.  P.  C.  K.  Collection,  1853. 
 
 58.  Jesus  lives  I   no  longer  now. 
 
 A  translation  by    *  Miss  Frances  E.   Cox,   Oxford,  From  the  German 
 
 of  C.   F.    Gellert,   1715-1769,   '  Jesus  lebt  !    mit   Ihm  auch  ich.'      f  Miss  Cox's 
 '  Hymns  from  the  German,'  1841  ;  also  new  edition,  1864.     The  '  Hallelujah.'  was 
 with  consent  of  Miss  Cox  added  to  each  stanza  by  the  Committee.     More  recently 
 she  has  approved  of  the  following  change  in  the  first  two  lines — 
 '  Jesus  lives  !  thy  terrors  now 
 Can,  O  Death  !  no  more  appal  me.' 
 (184.) 
 
 59.  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives. 
 
 By  Samuel  Medley,  a  Baptist  preacher  at  Walford,  1738-1799,  author  of  a  volume 
 of  Hymns  issued  after  his  death,  1800,  many  of  which  had  previously  appeared  as 
 '  Broadsides.'    There  are  9  verses,  of  which  4,  5,  and  6  are  omitted. 
 
 60.  Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 
 
 By  John  Bakewell,  Wesleyan  preacher,  1721-1819.  The  hymn  appeared  in  a 
 fragmentary  form  in  a  collection  of  '  Hymns  addressed  to  the  Holy,  Holy,  Holy 
 Triune  God,'  1757,  and  in  an  enlarged  form  in  Madan's  Hymn  Book,  1760.  Theri 
 are  two  slight  variations — 
 
 ver.  1  line  1,  2,  Who  in  place  of  Thou. 
 
 ver.  1  line  5,  Hail,  Thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour. 
 
 449 
 
NOTES. 
 
 61.  Look,  ye  saints  !  the  sight  is  glorious. 
 62.  Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly.     Author's  '  Hymns,'  1809.     (47*.) 
 
 63.  The  King  of  glory  standeth. 
 
 By  *  Miss  Charitie  Lees  Smith,  now  Mrs.  Bancroft,  1841-  ;  contributed  by 
 
 her  to  Rogers's  '  Lyra  Brittanica,'  1868.  There  are  7  stanzas,  of  which  4,  5,  and  6 
 are  omitted. 
 
 64.  Hark !   the  song  of  Jubilee. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,    f  '  Evangelical  Magazine,'  July  1818.     (2*.) 
 
 65.  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley.  It  forms  one  of  16  hymns  on  the  Resurrection,  1744. 
 There  are  6  stanzas,  the  last  here  omitted.     (30*.) 
 
 66.  The  Lord  of  might  from  Sinai's  brow. 
 
 By  Bishop  Heber.     \  Posthumous  volume  of  hymns,  1827.     (1*.) 
 
 67.  Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Winkworth  from  the  German  of  Philip  Nicolai's 
 Advent  hvmn,  '  Wachet  auf !  ruft  uns  die  Stimme'  (1599).  f  'Lvra  Germanica," 
 Vol.  II.,  '1858. 
 
 There  is  another  rendering  of  Nicolai's  hymn  by  Canon  Cooke  given  in  the 
 '  Hymnary,'  the  first  2  lines  of  which  are  the  same  as  Miss  Winkworth's.     (53*.) 
 
 68.  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day. 
 
 By  Sir  Walter  Scott,  Bart.,  1771-1832.  It  is  founded  on  the  '  Dies  Irse'  (356.) 
 f  The  author's  '  Lay  of  the  Last  Minstrel,'  1805,  of  which  it  forms  the  xxxi. 
 stanza  of  Canto  VI.     (213.) 
 
 69.  The  Lord  will  come  !  the  earth  shall  quake. 
 
 By  Bishop  Heber.  f  In  '  The  Christian  Observer, '  October  181 1 ;  and,  like  several 
 of  his  compositions,  considerably  changed  in  the  edition  of  his  hymns,  1827.    (1  *.) 
 
 70.  Lo !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending. 
 
 A  composite  hymn  constructed  by  Martin  Madan  (Cowper's  cousin),  1726- 
 1790,  out  of  Wesley's  'Judgment  Hymn,1 — which  formed  part  II.  of  a  hymn 
 in  3  parts  in  Wesley's  'Hymns  of  Intercession  for  all  Mankind,'  1758, — and 
 another  Hymn  somewhat  similar  to  Wesley's  by  John  Cennick,  1717-1755,  which 
 appeared  in  a  collection  of  '  Sacred  Hymns,' published  at  Dublin  1752,  the  first 
 stanza  of  which  is — 
 
 '  Lo  !  He  cometh,  countless  trumpets 
 
 Blow  before  the  bloody  sign, 
 'Midst  ten  thousands  saints  and  angels 
 See  the  glorified  shine. 
 
 Hallelujah  ! 
 Welcome,  welcome,  bleeding  Lamb. ' 
 
 Both  hymns  were  recognised  as  imitations  of  the  '  Dies  Irse,'  and,  being 
 composed  in  the  same  striking  measure,  were  interwoven  in  Madan 's  '  Psalms 
 and  Hymns  extracted  from  various  Authors,'  1760  ;  Madan  selecting  and  slightly 
 altering  Wesley's  1st,  3rd,  and  4th  verses,  and  Cennick' s  2nd  and  5th  verses.  It 
 is  now  commonly  received  in  the  form  in  which  Madan  set  it. 
 
 45° 
 
NOTES. 
 
 71.  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 
 By  Rev.  \V.  B.  Collyer,  D.D.,  Congregational  Church,  Peckham,  1782-1854. 
 f  Author's  '  Hymns  partly  Collected  and  partly  Original,'  1812.  In  a  foot-note  the 
 author  says  :  '  This  hymn,  which  is  adapted  to  Luther's  celebrated  tune,  is 
 universally  ascribed  to  him  ;  as  I  never  saw  more  than  this  first  verse,  I  was 
 obliged  to  lengthen  it  for  the  completion  of  the  subject,  and  am  responsible  for 
 the  verses  below.'  This  verse  was  possibly  suggested  by  a  translation  of  a 
 German  hymn  by  Bartholomaus  Ringwaldt,  '  Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit ' 
 (1530-1598),  which  appeared  in  '  Jacobi's  Psalmodia  Germanica,'  1722,  beginning, 
 ' 'Tis  sure  that  awful  day  will  come.'  The  verse  to  which  Dr.  Collyer  refers 
 appeared  in  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  Sheffield,  1802.  Collyer's  3rd  and  4th  verses 
 have  been  improved  in  recent  collections  by  an  unknown  hand.     (115.) 
 
 72.  Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Grigg,  Presbyterian  Church,  Silver  Street,  London,  who  died  1768. 
 A  hymn  of  11  verses,  which  appeared  in  the  author's  'Four  Hymns  on  Divine 
 Subjects,'  1765.  The  verses  omitted  are  2,  4,  5,  6,  7,  and  11,  and  the  following 
 lines  are  altered  : — 
 
 ver.  1  line  1  reads,  Behold  a  stranger  s  at  the  door. 
 ver.  3  line  3      ,,      Admit  Him,  fur  you  can't  expel. 
 
 4      ,,        Wherever  He  co?nes,  He  comes  to  dwell. 
 ver.  4  line  2      ,,       His  feet  departed  ?ieer  to  return. 
 (163-) 
 73.  Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.     f  '  Maxfield's  Appendix,'  1768,  and  'Gospel  Magazine,' 
 August  1771,  under  the  signature  Omega.     Ver.  2  line  2  is  altered  from — 
 '  And  when  wounded  healed  thy  wound. ' 
 (19*.) 
 
 74.  Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts. 
 
 By  Rev.  Ray  Palmer,  D.D.,  Congregational  Church,  Albany,  U.S.,  1808-1887. 
 Is  a  translation  of  St.  Bernard  of  Clairvaux's  'Jesu  dulcedo  cordium,'  of  whom 
 Luther  says,  '  He  was  the  best  monk  that  ever  lived.'  f  '  Sabbath  Hymn  Book,' 
 Hartford,  U.S.,  1858,  and  in  Palmer's  '  Hvmns  and  Sacred  Pieces,'  1865.  (135. 
 138.) 
 
 75.  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee. 
 
 By  Rev.  Edward  Caswall  of  the  Oratory,  Birmingham,  1814-1878.  A  trans- 
 lation of  the  first  part  of  above  hymn  of  St.  Bernard's,  '  Jesu  dulcis  memoria. ' 
 f  '  Lyra  Catholica,'i84Q.  In  Caswall's  '  Hymns,'  published  1873,  he  altered  the  4th 
 line  of  verse  4  into  '  None  but  His  lovers  know.'  In  a  letter  to  the  editor  of  these 
 notes  he  says,  '  The  change  was  made  as  being  more  conformable  to  the  original, 
 but  if  you  like  to  retain  "  loved  ones  "  you  can  do  so. ' 
 
 76.  Sweet  was  the  hour,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 
 
 By  *  Sir  Edward  Denny,  f  In  'Psalms,  Hymns,  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1843. 
 There  are  8  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  and  3rd  are  here  omitted.     (38*.) 
 
 77.  When  wounded  sore,  the  stricken  soul. 
 
 By  *  Cecil  F.  Humphreys,  wife  of  Right  Rev.  W.  Alexander,  D.D.,  Bishop  of 
 Deny,  1823-  t  In  her  '  Hymns,  Descriptive  and  Devotional,'  1858,  there  are 
 
 5  verses,  the  last  being  omitted,  viz. — 
 
 '  Lift  up  Thy  bleeding  hand,  O  Lord, 
 
 Unseal  that  cleansing  tide  ; 
 
 "We  have  no  shelter  from  our  sin 
 
 But  in  Thy  wounded  side." 
 
 451 
 
NOTES. 
 
 78.  Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee. 
 
 By  Sir  Robert  Grant.  It  appeared  anonymously  in  '  The  Christian  Observer,' 
 November  1815,  and  was  slightly  altered  in  a  posthumous  volume  of  poems,  edited 
 by  his  brother,  Lord  Glenelg,  1839,  from  which  the  text  here  is  taken,  except  ver.  4 
 line  1,  altered  from — 
 
 '  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair.' 
 (8*.) 
 
 79.  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view. 
 
 By  Sir  Robert  Grant.  First  appeared  in  '  The  Christian  Observer,'  February  1806, 
 under  the  signature  E. — Y.  D.  R.  It  reappeared  in  the  same  Magazine,  February 
 1812,  with  the  same  initials  as  before,  where  the  author  in  sending  it  says  it  is  '  an 
 improved  edition.'  Both  versions  are  republished  in  the  posthumous  volume. 
 The  version  here  given  is  mainly  from  that  of  18 12,  except  stanza  4  and  lines  2 
 and  5  of  stanza  5,  which  are  from  that  of  1806.     (8*. ) 
 
 80.  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
 
 By  Henry  Hart  Milman,  D.D.,   Dean  of  St.   Paul's,   1791-1868.     It  appeared 
 in  Heber's  Hymns,  etc.,  1827,  of  which  he  was  the  joint  editor;  afterwards  without 
 amendment  in  Author's  'Poetical  Works,'  1829.     Verses  5  and  6  are  here  made 
 3  and  4,  and  our  verse  5  lines  1  and  2  are  altered  from  — 
 '  When  the  sullen  death  bell  tolls 
 For  our  own  departed  souls. ' 
 (208. ) 
 
 81.  O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinner's  Friend. 
 
 By  Miss  Charlotte  Elliott,  Brighton,  1789-1871.  f  In  a  collection  of  '  Psalms 
 and  Hymns,'  edited  by  her  brother,  Rev.  Henry  Venn  Elliott,  1835,  and  b\ 
 mistake  there  attributed  to  Wesley.  It  is  not  in  any  of  Miss  Elliott's  published 
 works,  but  Lord  Selborne  is  authorized  by  Rev.  H.  V.  Elliott  to  announce  that 
 the  hymn  is  by  his  sister.'     (90,  131,  145,    174,  196.) 
 
 82.  There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light. 
 By  Jane  Fox,  wife  of  Thomas  Crewdson,  Manchester,  1809-1863.    f  With  other 
 of  her  hymns  in  '  A  Little  While,  and  other  Poems,'  1864.     There  are  5  verses,  of 
 which  the  5th  is  here  omitted.     The  hymn  has  been  altered  and  improved  by  *  Rev. 
 Dr.  Benjamin  Hall  Kennedy,  Oxon.,1804-    .     The  original  form  of  ver.  1  is — 
 
 '  There  is  no  grief,  however  light, 
 
 Too  light  for  sympathy  ; 
 There  is  no  care,  however  slight, 
 Too  slight  to  bring  to  Thee. ' 
 
 83.  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds. 
 By  Rev.  John  Newton  of  Olney,  1725-1807.  His  hymns  appeared  with 
 Cowper's  in  the  Olney  Collection,  of  which  he  was  editor,  and  published  while 
 Cowper  was  in  '  retirement '  in  1779.  The  above  forms  No.  57  of  Book  I.  of  the 
 'Olney  Hymns,' and  is  entitled  'The  Name  of  Jesus.'  There  are  7  verses,  of 
 which  the  4th  is  omitted,  as  is  done  in  nearly  all  hymn  books.  The  subject 
 of  the  hymn  seems  suggested  by  Bernard's  'Jesu  dulcis  memoria,'  of  which  (74) 
 and  (75)  are  translations.  (84,  87,  130,  143,  150,  155,  176,  193..  194,  207,  219, 
 222,  253,  306,  316,  363,  364,  366.) 
 
 84.  Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows. 
 By  John  Newton,     f  In  Olney  Collection  under   the  title  of  '  Praise  for  the 
 Incarnation.'     (83*.) 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 85.  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone. 
 
 By  George  Washington  Doane,  Bishop  of  New  Jersey,  1799-1859.     f  'Songs  by 
 the  Way,'  1824. 
 
 86.  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,     f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1740.     Wesley  has  another 
 hymn  with  the  same  first  line  in  his  'Scripture  Hymns,'  No.    1267,  published  in 
 1762,  founded  on  Ezek.  xxxiv.  29,  30 — The  Plant  of  Renown. 
 '  Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
 
 That  famous  plant  Thou  art  ; 
 Tree  of  life  eternal,  rise 
 
 In  every  longing  heart. 
 Bid  us  find  the  food  in  Thee 
 
 For  which  our  deathless  spirits  pine, 
 Fed  with  immortality, 
 And  filled  with  love  divine.' 
 In  some  hymn  books  the  verses  of  these  two  hvmns  have  become  intermingled. 
 (30*.) 
 
 87.  One  there  is  above  all  others. 
 By   John    Newton,     f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779,   Book    I.   No.    53.     There   are  6 
 stanzas,  of  which  3,  4,  and  5  are  omitted.     A  similar  hymn,  '  One  is  kind  above 
 all  others,'  by  Miss  Nunn,  is  sometimes  mistaken  for  this  hymn.     (83*,  337*.) 
 
 88.  Deep  are  the  wounds  that  sin  has  made. 
 
 By  Anne  Steele  of  Bristol,  1717-1778.     f  In  her  '  Poems  chiefly  Devotional'  by 
 Theodosia,  Vol.  I.,  1760,  afterwards  embodied  by  Ash  and  Evans  in  their  '  Bristol 
 Hymn  Book,'  1769,  where  they  bear  the  initial  T.   There  are  6  verses  in  this  hymn,  of 
 which  the  2nd  is  omitted.     The  other  verses  are  unaltered  except  ver.  4  line  1 — 
 'See  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood.' 
 (124,    178,   188,   209.) 
 
 89.  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 
 
 By  *  Cardinal  John  Henry  Newman,  of  the  Oratory,  Birmingham,  1801- 
 f  In  a  poem  called  '  Dream  of  Gerontius,'  1865  ;  and  in  1868  in  his  '  Verses  on 
 Various  Occasions.'     There  are  6  verses,  the  5th  being  omitted.     (216.) 
 
 90.  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me. 
 
 By    Charlotte    Elliott.      fin    her    'Thoughts  in  Verse    on    Sacred  Subjects,' 
 1863.     There  are  9  verses,  of  which  vers.  4  and  7  are  omitted.     (81*. ) 
 
 91.  Rest  of  the  weary. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  J.  S.  B.  Monsell,  Guildford,  author  of  a  number  of  volumes  of  sacred 
 poetry,  1811-1874.     f  In  his  '  Hymns  of  Love  and  Praise,'  1863.     (142,  153,  264.) 
 
 92.  Join  all  the  glorious  names. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709.     There  are  12  stanzas, 
 of  which  1,4,  8,  and  10  are  here  given. 
 
 ver.  4  line  1  reads,  '  My  dear  Almighty  Lord.' 
 ,,    4    ,,    2       ,,       '  My  Conqueror  and  my  King. ' 
 (*40 
 93.  All  hail !  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
 By  Edward  Perronet,  1721-1792,  at  one  time  a  Wesleyan  preacher,  but  latterly 
 minister  of  a  Nonconformist  chapel  at  Canterbury,  died  1792.     The  first  verse  of 
 this  hymn  appeared  anonymously,  set  to  the  tune  '  Miles  Lane  '  in  the  '  Gospel 
 Magazine  '  for  November  1779.     It  was  afterwards  published  in  full  in  the  same 
 magazine  in  April  1780,  and  consisted  of  8  verses,  of  which  there  are  omitted — 
 
 453 
 
NOTES. 
 
 ver.  3   '  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 
 Who  fixed  this  floating  ball ; 
 Now  hail  the  Strength  of  Israel's  might, 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 
 ,,    6     Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 
 Whom  David  Lord  did  call, 
 The  God  Incarnate,  Man  Divine, 
 And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all.' 
 There  have  been  altered — 
 
 ver.  3  line  3  '  Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  Rod.' 
 ,,6    ,,     1   '  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 
 That  bound  creation's  call, 
 Now  shout  in  universal  song 
 The  crowned  Lord  of  all. ' 
 Ver.  8  was  added  by  Dr.  Rippon  in  1787. 
 
 94.  O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley.  Composed  by  him  on  the  first  anniversary  of  his  conversion, 
 which  took  place  in  May  1738.  Written  in  the  following  May,  it  was  soon 
 after  published  in  his  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1739,  with  the  title,  'For  the 
 Anniversary  of  One's  Conversion.'     It  consisted  of  18  verses,  commencing — 
 
 '  Glory  to  God,  and  praise  and  love 
 
 Be  ever,  ever  given 
 By  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
 The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven.' 
 
 John  Wesley  made  a  selection  from  this  hymn,  omitting  entirely  the  first  5  verses. 
 The  hymn  thus  amended  he  placed  at  the  commencement  of  the  Wesleyan  Col- 
 lection, 1780,  and  ever  since  it  has  formed  the  opening  hymn  in  all  collections  issued 
 by  the  different  sections  of  Wesleyans.     The  verses  here  given  form  6  to  12.     (30*.) 
 
 95.  Lord,  let  Thy  Spirit  Holy. 
 
 By  Robert  Boyd  of  Trochrig,  1578-1627.  f  In  Author's  '  Ad  Christum  Servatorem 
 Hecatombe,'  1627.  The  verses  here  given  were  selected  and  translated  by  Rev. 
 Dr.  H.  M.  Macgill  from  his  MS.,  afterwards  republished  and  altered  in  his 
 '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life, '  1876.     (29*. ) 
 
 96.  Saviour,  blessed  Saviour. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Godfrey  Thring,  Rector  of  Hornblotton,  1821-  ,  author  of  a 
 number  of  hymns,  f  In  his  '  Hymns  Congregational  and  others,'  1866.  Afterwards 
 slightly  altered  in  his  'Church  of  England  Hymn  Book,'  1880.  There  are  9 
 stanzas,  of  which  2,  5,  6,  and  7  are  omitted. 
 
 97.  To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  O  God. 
 
 *  A.  R.  C,  (Mrs.  Cousin),  f  '  Immanuel's  Land,  and  other  Poems,'  1876. 
 (28*.) 
 
 98.  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. 
 
 By  Miss  Harriet  Auber,  Herts,  1773-1862.  fin  her  'Spirit  of  the  Psalms,' 
 1829.     There  are  7  verses,  of  which  ver.  2  is  omitted — 
 
 '  He  came  in  semblance  of  a  dove, 
 
 With  sheltering  wings  outspread, 
 The  holy  balm  of  peace  and  love 
 On  earth  to  shed.' 
 
 The  Rev.  E.  H.  Bickersteth  says,  '  The  very  rhythm  of  this  hymn  is  peace.' 
 
 454 
 
NOTES. 
 
 99.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. 
 
 A  translation  of  one  of  the  greatest  of  the  hymns  of  the  Latin  Church,  '  Veni 
 Creator  Spiritus,'  attributed  to  the  Emperor  Charlemagne,  742-814,  translated  by 
 John  Cosin,  D.D.  Bishop  of  Durham,  1594-1672.  f  In  his  '  Collection  of  Private 
 Devotions,'  1627. 
 
 100.  Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid. 
 
 Another  translation  of  the  '  Veni  Creator  Spiritus,'  by  John  Dryden,  1631-1700. 
 The  verses  given  are  selected  from  a  hymn  of  39  lines,  and  were  published  in  his 
 'Miscellanies,'  Vol.  III.  1693.     (Dox.  12.) 
 
 101.  Holy  Spirit,  God  of  light. 
 
 Translated  from  a  Latin  hymn,  'Veni  Sancte  Spiritus,'  by  King  Robert  II.  of 
 France,  972-1031  (?)  by  Rev.  Dr.  H.  M.  Macgill.  Printed  from  the  translator's 
 MS.,  and  afterwards  f  in  his  '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life,'  1876.     (29*.) 
 
 102.  Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness. 
 
 Translated  from  a  German  hymn,  '  O  du  allersiisste  Freude, '  by  Paul  Gerhardt, 
 1605-1676,  by  J.  C.  Jacobi,  f  in  his  '  Psalmodia  Germanica,'  1725,  and  afterwards 
 amended  by  Rev.  Augustus  Montagu  Toplady,  Vicar  of  Broad  Hembury,  Devon- 
 shire, 1740-1778.  f  As  a  hymn  of  6  stanzas,  in  the  'Gospel  Magazine,'  1776, 
 of  which  i,  2,  3  are  here  given.     (132,  146,  195,  227.) 
 
 103.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
 With  energy  divine. 
 
 By  Rev.  Benjamin  Beddome,  Baptist  Church,  Bourton,  Gloucestershire,  1717- 
 1795.  t  His  'Hymns  adapted  to  Public  Worship,'  a  posthumous  volume  published 
 in  1818.     (147,  169,  225.) 
 
 104.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
 
 Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Hart,  minister  of  a  Congregational  Chapel,  Jewin  Street, 
 London,  1712-1768.  f  His  '  Hymns,  etc. ,  composed  on  Different  Subjects, ' 
 1759.  There  are  9  verses,  of  which  5,  7,  and  8  are  omitted.  Ver.  4  line  4  reads 
 — 'The  secret  wounds  of  God.'  The  subject  was  probably  suggested  by  'Veni 
 Sancte  Spiritus.'     (119,  361.) 
 
 '  105.  Spirit  Divine !  attend  our  prayers. 
 
 By  Rev.  Andrew  Reed,  D.D. ,  Wycliffe  Congregational  Church,  London,  1787- 
 1862.  f  In  the  '  Evangelical  Magazine,'  1829,  as  a  '  Hymn  to  the  Spirit,  sung  on 
 the  late  day  appointed  for  solemn  prayer  and  humiliation,'  afterwards  inserted, 
 slightly  altered  and  improved,  in  his  collection  called  'The  Hymn  Book,'  1841. 
 Ver.  5  is  here  placed  2nd,  otherwise  it  is  unaltered. 
 
 106.  Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book, '  Sheffield,  1819,  and  author's 
 'Christian  Psalmist,'  1825,  where  it  is  entitled  '  Descent  of  the  Spirit.'    (2*.) 
 
 107.  O  Spirit  of  the  living  God. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  '  Evangelical  Magazine,'  August  1823,  and  altered 
 in  his  'Christian  Psalmist,'  1825.  There  are  6  verses,  of  which  vers.  4  and  6  are 
 omitted.     (2*.) 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 4  '  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  prepare 
 
 All  round  the  earth  her  God  to  meet  ; 
 Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 
 Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. ' 
 
 6  '  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 
 
 All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see  ; 
 So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 
 
 The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  Thee.' 
 
 108.  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  Word. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.  f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  under  the  title  of  'The  Light 
 and  Glory  of  the  Word.'  Many  collections  begin  this  hymn  with  the  second 
 verse,  '  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page. '     (19*.) 
 
 109.  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace. 
 
 By  Bernard  Barton,  a  banker's  clerk  at  Woodbridge,  Suffolk,  and  a  member  of 
 the  Society  of  Friends,  1784-1849.  f  In  his  '  Devotional  Verses  founded  on 
 Texts  of  Scripture,'  1826.  There  are  n  verses,  of  which  i,  2,  3,  g,  and  11  are 
 selected.     The  last  verse  is  slightly  altered  from — 
 
 '  And  we,  if  we  would  learn  aright 
 
 The  wisdom  it  imparts, 
 Must  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn 
 With  simple,  childlike  hearts.' 
 
 1 10.  Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth. 
 
 By  Rev.  Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Bart.,  Vicar  of  Monkland,  Herefordshire,  1821-1877. 
 Contributed  to  'Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,'  1861,  of  which  he  was  the  chief 
 editor.      (248. ) 
 
 in.  Holy  Father,  Thou  hast  given. 
 
 By  Rev.  William  Bruce,  D.D. ,  United  Presbyterian  Church,  Infirmary  Street, 
 Edinburgh,  1811-1882.  Printed  from  MS.  furnished  by  the  author,  afterwards 
 inserted  in  his  '  Hebrew  Odes,'  1874,  with  the  motto  prefixed,  'Thy  Word  giveth 
 light.'     (242.) 
 
 112.  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,     f  In  his  '  Hymns  for  the  New  Year,'  1750. 
 This  is  a  different  hymn  from  that  which  Wesley  wrote  in  1745,  '  Blow  ye   the 
 trump  in  Sion,  blow.'     (30*.) 
 
 113.  How  beauteous  are  their  feet. 
 
 Bv  Isaac  Watts,     f  In  his  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709.     (4*.) 
 
 114.  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Horatius  Bonar,  D.D.,  Chalmers  Memorial  Free  Church,  Grange, 
 Edinburgh,  1808-  .     f  In  his  '  Hymns  original  and  selected  '  1850,  and  in  his 
 
 '  Hvmns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  First  Series,  1857,  where  it  is  entitled  'The  Voice 
 from  Galilee,' — '  Of  His  fulness  have  all  we  received,  and  grace  for  grace.'  (129, 
 134,  171,  273,  279,  318,  345;  Dox.  13.)  There  is  another  hymn  with  the  same 
 first  line  by  the  Rev.  F.  Whitfield.     (127). 
 
 115.  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 
 
 By  Rev.  W.  B.  Collyer,  D.D.  fin  the  '  Evangelical  Magazine, '  May  1806, 
 and  in  his  '  Collection  of  Hymns,'  1812,  under  the  title  of  'The  Backslider,'  Jer. 
 xxxi.  18-20.     There  are  6  verses,  of  which  2  and  6  are  here  omitted.     (71*.) 
 
 456 
 
NOTES. 
 
 116.  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home. 
 
 By  Thomas  Hastings,  Mus.  D.,  Connecticut,  U.S.,  1784- 1872.  f  In  his 
 '  Spiritual  Songs,'  1832.  '  Written  at  Utica  after  hearing  a  stirring  revival  sermon 
 on  the  ' '  Prodigal  Son,"  where  two  hundred  converts  were  present.  The  preacher  at 
 the  close  exclaiming  with  tender  emphasis,  "  Sinner,  come  home !  come  home  ! 
 come  home  !  " ' 
 
 117.  Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book,'  1819,  and  in  '  The'Christian 
 Psalmist,'  1825,  where  it  is  entitled  'A  Fountain  opened  for  Sin  and  Uncleanness.' 
 There  are  4  stanzas,  the  last  being  omitted — 
 
 '  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever, 
 
 'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood  ; 
 God  is  faithful,  God  will  never 
 
 Break  His  covenant  in  blood, 
 Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
 Sealed  when  He  was  glorified.' 
 (2*.) 
 
 118.  Come,  ye  souls  by  sin  afflicted. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Swain,  Congregational  Church,  Walworth,  1761-1796.  f  In 
 second  edition  of  the  'Walworth  Hymn  Book,'  1796,  a  collection  of  hymns 
 composed  by  himself.     There  are  5  verses,  the  last  being  omitted. 
 
 119.  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched. 
 
 By  Joseph  Hart,  f  In  his  '  Hymns,'  etc,  1759.  There  are  7  stanzas,  of  which 
 2,  \,  and  7  are  omitted.     Ver.  3  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  View  Him  grovelling  in  the  garden  ; 
 Lo  !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies/ 
 (104*.) 
 
 120.  Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid. 
 
 A  free  translation  from^he  Greek  of  St.  Stephen  the  Sabaite  (725-794),  by  Rev.  Dr. 
 John  Mason  Neale,  Warden  of  Sackville  College,  1818-1866,  and  published  in  his 
 '  Hymns  of  the  Eastern  Church,'  1862.  Dr.  Neale  says  in  his  Hymns,  etc.,  1866, 
 '  There  is  so  little  here  that  is  from  the  Greek,  that  in  future  it  will  be  put  in  an 
 appendix.'  There  are  7  verses,  the  last  being  omitted  on  account  of  the  third  line, 
 to  which  objection  has  been  taken,  but  it  seems  necessary  to  complete  the  author's 
 plan  of  the  hymn — 
 
 '  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 
 
 Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
 Angels,  martyrs,  prophets,  virgins, 
 Answer,  Yes." 
 (249,  250,251,  355.) 
 
 121.  Now  is  the  accepted  time. 
 
 By  John  Dobell,  excise  officer,  Poole,  Dorset,  1757-1840.  f  In  a  'New  Selec- 
 tion of  700  Evangelical  Hymns,'  which  he  edited  in  1806.  There  are  5  verses, 
 the  last  being  omitted. 
 
 '  At  length  around  Thy  throne 
 They  shall  Thy  face  behold, 
 While  thro'  eternity  they'll  strive 
 Their  raptures  to  unfold. ' 
 
 457 
 
NOTES. 
 
 122.  O  Lord,  turn  not  away  Thy  face. 
 A   cento  by  Bishop    Heber,  -[1827,    and   others,    from  a  hymn  appended  to 
 Sternhold  and   Hopkins'   Psalms,    1561,  under  the   title  of   'The   Lamentation 
 of  a  Sinner,'  by  John  Marckant  [circa  1560). 
 
 123.  There  is  a  holy  sacrifice. 
 
 Appeared  in  '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book'  in  1819.  Supposed  to  be  by  James 
 Montgomery,  who  contributed  50  hymns  to  Cotterill's  Collection.  It  is,  however, 
 not  found  in  Montgomery's  hymns  published  by  himself.  It  also  occurs  in  Miss 
 Charlotte  Elliott's  'Hours  of  Sorrow,'  1836,  as  if  by  her;  but  this  is  an  error 
 on  the  part  of  the  editor  of  that  volume. 
 
 124.  O  Thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears. 
 
 By  Anne  Steele,  f  In  her  '  Poems  by  Theodosia,'  1760,  where  it  is  entitled 
 '  Absence  from  God. '     (88*.) 
 
 125.  From  depths  of  woe  I  raise  to  Thee. 
 
 Martin  Luther's  version  of  the  130th  Psalm,  lAus  tiefer  Noth  schrei  ich  zu  dir,' 
 translated  by  *  Richard  Massie,  Esq.,  Cheshire,  1800-  .  f  '  Luther's  Spiritual 
 Songs,'  1854.     There  are  5  verses,  of  which  ver.  4  is  omitted..    (144*.) 
 
 126.  Where  shall  I  lay  my  weary  head  ? 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,  f  'Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1740.  This  fine  hymn, 
 descriptive  of  an  awakened  sinner's  agony,  is  not  found  in  the  Wesleyan  Hvmn 
 Book.     (30*.) 
 
 127.  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus. 
 
 By  *  Rev.    Frederick  Whitfield   of  St.  Mary's,   Hastings,  Sussex.   1829- 
 t  In' his  '  Sacred  Poems  and  Prose,'  1859.     There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  4th 
 and  5th  are  omitted.     It  is  entitled  '  The  need  of  Jesus. '     '  Unto  you  which  believe 
 He  is  precious. ' 
 
 128.  Not  in  anything-  we  do. 
 
 By  Henrv  Alford,  D.D. ,  Dean  of  Canterbury,  1810-1871.  f  In  Author's 
 '  Poems,'  1865,  and  his  '  Year  of  Praise,'  1867.     (311.) 
 
 129.  Not  what  these  hands  have  done. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Dr.  Horatius'Bonar.  f  In  the  Second  Series  of  his  '  Hymns  '  in  1861. 
 There  are  12  verses,  of  which  vers.  5,  6,  8,  10,  n,  and  12  are  omitted.     (114*.) 
 
 130.  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  In  '  Olney  Hymns,"  1779,  under  the  title  of  'The  Effort. — 
 in  another  measure."  There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  last  is  omitted  ;  and 
 line  3  of  ver.  1  reads — 
 
 *  There  humbly  falls  before  His  feet. ' 
 The  previous  hymn  in  the  Olney  is  called  '  The  Effort' 
 
 '  Cheer  up,  my  soul,  there  is  a  mercy  seat, 
 Sprinkled  with  blood,  where  Jesus  answers  praver. ' 
 (83*.) 
 
 131.  Just  as  I  am — without  one  plea. 
 
 By  Charlotte  Elliott,  f  In  'The  Invalid's  Hymn  Book,"  published  in  Dublin  in 
 1835,  to  which,  at  the  request  of  the  editor,  she  contributed  a  large  number  of 
 
 458 
 
NOTES. 
 
 hymns.  It  is  given  here  entire,  as  it  originally  appeared.  Another  verse  was 
 subsequently  added,  the  genuineness  of  which  was  at  one  time  questioned,  but  all 
 doubts  are  set  at  rest  by  the  assurance  of  her  brother-in-law — Canon  Babington — 
 that  it  is  her  composition — 
 
 'Just  as  I  am  !  of  that  free  love 
 The  breadth,  length,  depth,  and  height  to  prove  ; 
 Here  for  a  season,  then  above, 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! '     (81*.) 
 
 132.  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 
 
 By  Rev.  A.  M.  Toplady.  Four  lines  of  this  hymn  appeared  in  the  '  Gospel 
 Magazine,'  in  October  1775,  as  part  of  an  article  entitled  'Life  a  Journey,'  and 
 the  whole  hymn  in  the  same  magazine  in  March  of  the  following  year,  under  the 
 title  of  '  A  Living  and  Dying  Prayer  for  the  Holiest  Believer  in  the  World.'  The 
 title  is  supposed  to  be  a  thrust  at  John  Wesley,  betwixt  whom  and  Toplady 
 there  was  then  an  acrimonious  controversy  on  doctrinal  points.  Notwithstanding 
 its  connection  with  this  rancorous  dispute,  the  hymn  has  acquired  an  amount  of 
 popularity  which  no  other  hymn  has  attained.  Dr.  Pusey  says  it  is  '  the  most 
 deservedly  popular  hymn — perhaps  the  very  favourite  ;  very  beautiful  it  is.'  Line 
 2  of  ver.  4  in  the  original  is — 
 
 '  When  my  eye-strings  break  in  death.'     (102*. ) 
 
 133.  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  Soul. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,     f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1742,  entitled  '  In  Tempta- 
 tion.'   Though  now  found  in  every  hymn  book,  it  did  not  appear  in  the  first  Wes- 
 leyan  Hymn  Book  of  1780,  edited  by  John  Wesley.     In  the  original  the  first  line  is — 
 'Jes<Y,  Lover  of  my  soul.' 
 
 '  Jes« '  was  a  favourite  form  of  Wesley's  ;  no  less  than  26  of  his  hymns  begin  with 
 the  proper  name  in  this  form  of  the  Vocative.     (30*.) 
 
 134.  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonar.  fin  his  'Bible  Hymn  Book,'  1845.  It  is  headed 
 the  'Fulness  of  Jesus,'  with  the  motto  text,  'He  was  wounded  for  our  trans- 
 gressions, He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities.'  It  reappeared  in  the  first  series  of 
 his  '  Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  1857,  with  the  title,  '  The  Substitute.'    (114*.) 
 
 135.  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 
 
 By  Rev  Dr.  Ray  Palmer.  Written  in  1830,  f  Dr.  Hastings'  '  Spiritual  Songs  for 
 Social  Worship,'  1832,  and  was  first  introduced  into  this  country  by  Dr.  Andrew 
 Reed  in  1841,  when  he  inserted  it  in  his  collection  called  '  The  Hymn  Book.'    (74*.) 
 
 136.  Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Winkworth  from  a  German  hymn  '  Sieh,  hier  bin  ich, 
 Ehren-Konig,'  ascribed  to  Joachim  Neander,  1640-16S0.  Vers.  1,  2,  3,  and  5 
 appeared  in  her  '  Lyra  Germanica,'  Vol.  II. ,  1858.  The  committee  having  pointed 
 out  to  Miss  Winkworth  the  omission  of  ver.  4,  she,  in  reply  to  their  request, 
 favoured  them  with  a  translation  of  it.  This  verse  does  not  appear  in  any  other 
 hymnal.     (53*.) 
 
 137.  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 
 
 By  Rev.  H.  F.  Lyte,  author  of  'Abide  with  me.'  f  In  James  Montgomery's 
 '  Christian  Psalmist,'  1825,  where,  by  some  mistake,  it  is  attributed  to  '  M.,'  being 
 the  letter  by  which  his  own  hymns  were  distinguished.  Mr.  Lyte,  the  undoubted 
 author,  subsequently  inserted  it  in  his  '  Poems,  chiefly  Religious,'  1833      (10*.) 
 
 459  / 
 
NOTES. 
 
 138.  Take  me,  O  my  Father,  take  me. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  Ray  Palmer.  Published  by  him  in  his  '  Hymns  and  Sacred 
 Pieces,'  1865,  under  the  title  of  '  Self-surrender.'  There  are  6  verses,  the  5th  being 
 omitted — 
 
 '  Once  the  world's  Redeemer,  dying, 
 
 Bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree  ; 
 On  that  sacrifice  relying, 
 
 Now  I  look  in  hope  to  Thee.'     (74*.) 
 
 139.  O  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge.  It  forms  4  out  of  5  verses  of  a  hymn  entitled  '  Rejoicing 
 in  our  Covenant  Engagements  to  God'  (1  Chron.  xv.  15).  f  Author's  '  Hymns,' 
 I755-     The  omitted  verse  is — 
 
 5  '  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.'     (22*.) 
 
 140.  Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise. 
 By  Isaac  Watts.     A  hymn  entitled  'Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  Repenting  Sinner.' 
 f  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1709.     (4.) 
 
 141.  Jesus,  Master,  whose  I  am. 
 
 By  Frances  Ridley  Havergal,  Worcester,  1836-1879.  It  is  composed  of  3  verses 
 of  a  hymn  by  her  entitled  '  Whose  I  am,'  and  2  verses  of  a  companion  hymn  entitled 
 '  Whom  I  serve,'  one  of  the  verses  of  the  last  part  being  omitted,  an  adaptation 
 which  the  authoress  thought  was  'an  improvement  for  congregational  singing.' 
 f  Authoress's  '  Ministry  of  Song,'  1869. 
 
 142.  Yes,  I  do  feel,  my  God,  that  I  am  Thine. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  Monsell.  f  Author's  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1837,  where  it 
 is  entitled,  '  Faith  :'   '  Lord  I  believe,  help  Thou  mine  unbelief.1     (91*.) 
 
 143.  Why  should  I  fear  the  darkest  hour. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  'Gospel  Magazine,'  June  1771,  and  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779, 
 Book  III.,  where  it  is  entitled,  'Jesus  my  all.'     (83*.) 
 
 144.  A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still. 
 
 A  translation  by  Thomas  Carlyle,  1795-1881,  of  Martin  Luther's  (1483-1546) 
 version  of  the  46th  Psalm,  '  Ein'  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott.'  It  is  taken  from  an 
 article  by  Carlyle  on  Luther's  Psalm  in  '  Fraser's  Magazine,'  1831.     (125.) 
 
 145.  Leaning  on  Thee,  my  Guide  and  Friend. 
 
 By  Charlotte  Elliott,  fin  her  'Hours  of  Sorrow  cheered  and  comforted,' 
 1836.     There  are  9  verses,  of  which  2,  3,  5,  6,  7  are  omitted.     (81*.) 
 
 146.  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints. 
 By  Rev.  A.  M.  Toplady.    f  '  Gospel  Magazine,'  1772.    It  consisted  of  8  eight-line 
 stanzas,  from  which  6  four-line  verses  have  been  selected,  in  which  form  the  hymn 
 is  now  most  commonly  used.     (102*.) 
 
 147.  Faith  is  a  precious  grace. 
 By  Rev.  Benjamin  Beddome.     f  In  'Ash  and  Evans's  Hymn  Book,'  Bristol,  1769. 
 
 460 
 
NOTES. 
 
 Slightly  altered  in    the   author's   '  Hymns  adapted  to  Public   Worship,'    1818, 
 whence  it  is  here  printed  verbatim.     (103*.) 
 
 148.  Now  thank  we  all  our  God. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Winkworth  of  Martin  Rinkart's  '  Nun  danket  alle 
 Gott'  (1586-1649),  written  ci?-ca  1644  in  the  prospect  of  national  peace.  This 
 hymn  has  been  called  the  German  '  Te  Deum,'  and  has  often  been  sung  in 
 Germany  in  acknowledgment  of  great  national  blessings,  f  '  Lyra  Germanica,' 
 Vol.  II.,  1858.     (53*). 
 
 149.  When  this  passing  world  is  done. 
 
 By  the  Rev.  R.  M.  M'Cheyne,  Dundee,  1813-1843.  It  forms  part  of  a  hymn 
 of  9  stanzas  entitled,  'I  am  Debtor,' which  appeared  in  the  'Scottish  Christian 
 Herald,'  20th  May  1837. 
 
 150.  For  mercies  countless  as  the  sand. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  The  '  Olney  Hvmns,'  1779,  where  it  is  headed,  'What 
 shall  I  render  ? '     (83*.) 
 
 151.  No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.  f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  Book  IV.,  No.  62,  where  it  is  entitled, 
 '  Love  constraining  to  Obedience.'     (19*.) 
 
 152.  Let  Him  to  whom  we  now  belong. 
 
 By  Chas.  Wesley.     Taken  from  '  Hymns  for  the  Lord's  Supper,'  1745.     Lines 
 
 3  and  4  of  ver.  1  are  altered  from — 
 
 '  And  take  up  every  thankful  song, 
 And  every  loving  heart. '     (30*.) 
 
 153.  O  Thou  whose  mercy  found  me. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  Monsell.  f  In  ms  '  Hymns  of  Love  and  Praise/  1863,  as  a  hymn 
 of  5  eight-line  stanzas,  beginning,   'To  Thee,   O  dear,  dear  Saviour,'  of  which 
 
 4  four-line  verses  have  been  selected.     (91*.) 
 
 154.  Oh  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Theodore  Monod,  Paris.  Written  by  him  in  English  during  a  series 
 of  '  Consecration '  meetings  held  at  Broadlands,  England,  in  July  1874.  Given  by 
 the  author  to  Lord  Mount-Temple  at  the  close  of  the  meetings,  and  printed  by 
 his  lordship  on  the  back  of  a  programme  card  for  another  series  of  similar 
 meetings  held  at  Oxford  in  October  1874.  This  beautiful  hymn  has  now  found  its 
 way  into  many  hymn  books.  The  late  Sir  H.  W.  Baker  expressed  his  regret 
 at  its  omission  in  the  revised  edition  of  'Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern.'  Ver.  4 
 line  3  is  altered  from  'hath  conquered.'  The  author  writes  (1887)  that  he  now 
 wishes  line  4  of  ver.  4  to  read,  '  Grant  me  now  my  supplication.' 
 
 155.  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue. 
 By  John  Newton,  taken  from  'Olney  Hymns,'  Book  III.,  No.  59.     The  4th  line 
 of  ver.  4  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  A  worthless  worm  like  me,' 
 and  one  verse  has  been  omitted.     (83*.) 
 
 156.  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground. 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  Ralph  Wardlaw.    f  In  his  '  Collection  of  Hymns,'  1817.     There  are 
 13  verses,  of  which  6  are  omitted.     (12*.) 
 
 461 
 
NOTES. 
 
 157.  Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee. 
 
 By  Rev.  John  Hampden  Gurney,  Rector  of  St.  Mary's  Church,  Marylebone, 
 London,  1802-1862.  f  In  The  Luttenvorth  '  Hymns  for  Public  Worship,'  edited 
 by  the  author,  1838,  of  which  church  he  was  then  curate.     (325.) 
 
 158.  With  love  the  Saviour's  heart  o'erflowed. 
 
 Founded  on  part  of  Doddridge's  hymn,  '  Hail,  Everlasting  Prince  of  Peace.' 
 f  In  'Additional  Psalmody  for  the  Church  of  Scotland,'  edited  by  Rev.  Dr.  Alex. 
 Brunton,  Edinburgh,  1820. 
 
 159.  Jesus,  Lord !  we  look  to  Thee. 
 
 By  Chas.  Wesley,  f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1755.  Here  slightly  altered, 
 and  one  verse  omitted.     (30*.) 
 
 160.  O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God. 
 
 By  Chas.  Wesley,  f  '  Collection  of  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1741.  It  was  slightly 
 altered  by  John  Wesley  in  1780.  There  are  8  verses,  of  which  5,  6,  and  7  are 
 omitted.     The  version  adopted  here  is  that  of  1780.     (30*.) 
 
 161.  A  charge  to  keep  I  have. 
 By  Chas.  Wesley,     f  'Short   Hymns  on  Select  Passages  of  Holy  Scripture,' 
 1762.     These  hymns  were  written  by  Wesley  when  he  was  temporarily  laid  aside 
 by  illness  from   active  duty.     This  hymn  is  founded   on  Lev.   viii.  '  35,   '  Keep 
 the  charge  of  the  Lord,  that  ye  die  not.'     (30*.) 
 
 162.  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,      fin  his  'Hymns,'  1755.     It  is  entitled,  'The  Active 
 Christian,'  Luke  xii.  35.     (22*.) 
 
 163.  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Grigg.  f  '  Four  Hymns  on  Divine  Subjects,'  1765,  after- 
 wards altered  in  'Gospel  Magazine, '  1780,  by  Rev.  Benjamin  Francis,  a  Baptist 
 minister  in  Gloucestershire,  1734-1799.  There  are  7  verses,  of  which  those  here 
 given  are  a  cento.  Grigg  is  said  to  have  written  this  hymn  when  he  was  ten 
 years  old.     (72*. ) 
 
 164.  God  is  my  strong  salvation. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  In  his  'Songs  of  Zion,'  1822,  as  an  imitation  of 
 Psalm  xvii.     (2*.) 
 
 165.  Much  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe. 
 
 f  In  Dr.  W.  B.  Collyer's  Hymn  Book,  1812,  as  a  fragment  by  Henry  Kirke 
 White,  1785-1806.  Completed  in  1827  by  Frances  Sara  Colquhoun  {ne'e  Fuller- 
 Maitland),  1809-1877.     The  first  line  frequently  reads — 
 
 '  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe.' 
 Ver.  1  lines  3  and  4  are  altered  from — 
 
 '  Fight  the  fight  and  worn  'with  strife 
 Steep  with  tears  the  bread  of  life. ' 
 Ver.  5  line  3.  '  Let  noX  fears  your  cause  impede.' 
 
 166.  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 
 By  Chas.  Wesley,     f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  VoL  I.,  1749.      It  is  a  selec- 
 tion from  a  hymn  of  16  stanzas,  entitled  '  The  Whole  Armour  of  God.'     (30*.) 
 
 462 
 
NOTES. 
 
 i6y.  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve. 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,     f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1755,  under  the  title  of  '  Pressing 
 on  in  the  Christian  race'  (Phil.  iii.  12,  14).     (22*.) 
 
 168.  Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said. 
 
 By  Rev.  Chas.  W.  Everest,  Hartford,  Connecticut,  1814-1877.  f  'Visions  of 
 Death,  and  other  Poems,'  1833.  It  was  slightly  altered  by  the  compilers  of  the 
 '  Salisbury  Hymn  Book,'  1857,  and  is  commonly  used  in  this  amended  form. 
 
 169.  Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ! 
 
 By  Benjamin  Beddome.  f  Rippon's  '  Hymns,'  1787,  and  Author's  posthumous 
 volume,  '  Hymns  adapted  to  Public  Worship,'  1818.     (103*.) 
 
 170.  I  bow  me  to  Thy  will,  O  God. 
 By  Rev,  F.  W.  Faber.     f  Author's  'Jesus  and  Mary,'  1849,  from  a  hymn  of  14 
 verses,  entitled  '  The  Will  of  God.'     The  first  line  is  altered  from — 
 '  I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God.'       (9*.) 
 
 171.  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord. 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  H.   Bonar.     f  First  series  of  his  '  Hymns  of   Faith  and   Hope,' 
 1857.     (114*.) 
 
 172.  My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt. 
 A  translation  by  *  Miss  Jane  Borthwick,  Edinburgh  (H.  L.  L.),  1813-  ,  one 
 of  the  editors  of  '  Hymns  from  the  Land  of  Luther,'  from  a  German  hymn  '  Mein 
 Jesu,  wie  Du  willst,'  by  Benjamin  Schmolke  (1672-1737).  There  are  7  verses  in  the 
 translation,  of  which  3,  5  and  6  are  omitted,  and  the  first  line  has  been  altered,  with 
 the  translator's  permission,  from  '  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt.'  f  'Hymns  from 
 the  Land  of  Luther,'  1853.      (217.) 
 
 173.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Winkworth  from  a  German  hymn,   '  Was   Gott    thut, 
 das   ist  wohlgethan,'  by  Samuel  Rodigast    (1649-1708).     f  'The  Chorale  Book 
 for  England,'  1863.     There  are  five  verses,  of  which  the  third  is  omitted — 
 '  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right, 
 His  loving  thought  attends  me  ; 
 No  poisoned  draught  this  cup  can  be 
 That  my  Physician  sends  me, 
 But  medicine  due  ; 
 For  God  is  true, 
 And  on  that  changeless  truth  I  build, 
 And  all  my  heart  with  hope  is  fill'd. ' 
 Miss   Winkworth    has  another   rendering   of    this   hymn    in  6   verses,     f  '  Lyra 
 Germanica,'  Vol.  II.,  1858.     (53*.) 
 
 174.  My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray. 
 
 By  Charlotte  Elliott,  f  In  '  Invalid's  Hymn  Book,'  Dublin,  1835.  It  was 
 altered  at  various  times  by  the  authoress.  The  Lrm  in  which  Miss  Elliott  finally 
 wished  it  to  be  used  is  the  one  adopted  here.     (81*.) 
 
 175.  Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies. 
 By   Rev.    John   Ryland,   D.D. ,    1753-1825,  minister    of    the     Baptist   church, 
 Northampton.    Written  August,  1777.     f  Rippon's  '  Hymns,'  1787,  and  Ryland's 
 '  Pastoral  Memorials,'  Vol.  II.,  1825.     (211.) 
 
 463 
 
NOTES. 
 
 176.  Quiet,  Lord,  my  fro  ward  heart. 
 
 Bv  John  Newton,  f  '  Olney  Hvmns,'  1779,  where  it  is  entitled  'The 
 Child.'     (83*.) 
 
 177.  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life. 
 
 By  *  Miss  A.  L.  Waring,  Neath,  Glamorganshire,  f  Her  '  Hymns  and 
 Meditations,'  1850.     There  are  8  verses,  of  which  the  last  3  are  omitted. 
 
 178.  Lord,  teach  me  to  adore  Thy  hand. 
 
 By  Anne  Steele,  f  Her  '  Poems  by  Theodosia,'  1760.  It  is  a  selection  from  a 
 hymn  of  10  verses,  entitled  '  Desiring  Resignation,'  the  first  line  of  which 
 is  — 
 
 '  When  I  survey  life's  varied  scene.'     (88*.) 
 
 179.  Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs. 
 A  translation  by  Rev.  John  Wesley,  brother  of  Charles  Wesley,  and  founder 
 of  Methodism,  1703-1791.  f  Wesley's  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1739,  with 
 the  title  '  Trust  in  Providence  ; '  from  the  German  of  Paul  Gerhardt,  Archdeacon 
 of  Liibben,  in  Saxony  (102*),  '  Befiehl  du  deine  Wege,'  commonly  called 
 Gerhardt's  '  Hymn  of  Trust,'  written  circa  1656.  There  are  16  verses  in  the 
 original,  of  which  vers  3,  5,  '6,  8,  11,  and  12  are  omitted.     (6,  192.) 
 
 180.  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care. 
 By  Rev.   Richard  Baxter,    Kidderminster,    1615-1691.     f  His   '  Poetical   Frag- 
 ments,' 1681.     From  a  hymn  of  eight  8-line  stanzas,   entitled  '  The  Covenant  and 
 Confidence  of  Faith,'  the  first  line  of  which  is — 
 
 '  My  whole,  though  broken  heart,  O  Lord.' 
 
 181.  'Tis  my  happiness  below. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.     f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  where  it  is  entitled   'Welcome 
 Cross.'     One  verse  is  omitted,  and  ver.  5  line  1,  is  altered  from 
 '  Bastards  may  escape  the  rod.'     (19*.) 
 
 182.  God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.     f  'Olney   Hymns,'   1779,  where  it  is  entitled  '  Looking 
 upwards  in  a  Storm.'    There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  4th  is  omitted — 
 '  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
 Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer  ; 
 But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
 Supports  me  under  every  load.'     (19*.) 
 
 183.    When  the  dark  waves  round  us  roll. 
 By  *  Dr.   How,  Bishop  of  Bedford,     f  His  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1864.     The 
 word  '  wild'  in  the  first  line  was  changed  by  him  into  'dark'  in  1871.     (27*.) 
 
 184.  Oh,  let  him  whose  sorrow. 
 
 A  translation  by  *  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox — from  the  German  of  Heinrich 
 Siegmund  Oswald  (1751-1834),  '  Wem  in  Leidenstagen,'  1827.  f  In  translator's 
 '  Hymns  from  the  German,'  1841.  4  lines  are  omitted,  and  line  5  of  verse  2  is, 
 with  the  translator's  permission,  altered  from — 
 
 '  I  Vhen  in  grief  you  languish.'     (58*.) 
 
 185.  In  the  hour  of  trial. 
 By  James    Montgomery.     Written   by   him    in   a   lady's   album   in   1834.   and 
 published  in  his  'Hymns,'  1853,  under  the  title  of  'Prayers  on  Pilgrimage.'     There 
 are  4  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  is  omitted.     (2*.) 
 
 464 
 
NOTES. 
 
 186.  O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows. 
 
 By  Rev.  Thomas  Haweis,  D.D.,  Bath,  1734-1820.  fin  Author's  'Carmina 
 Christo,'  a  volume  of  hymns,  1792,  where  it  is  headed  '  Remember  me,  O  my  God, 
 for  good. ' 
 
 187.  Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.  f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779.  It  had  appeared  previously, 
 along  with  several  other  of  the  'Olney  Hymns,'  in  Dr.  Conyers's  'Collection 
 of  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1772.     (19*.) 
 
 188.  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart. 
 
 By  Anne  Steele,  f  '  Poems  by  Theodosia,'  1760.  There  are  6  verses,  of  which 
 the  5th  is  omitted.     (88*.) 
 
 189.  Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God. 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,  f  'Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  Vol.  I.,  1749.  Slightly 
 altered  by  his  brother  John  in  1780,  to  the  form  in  which  it  now  appears.  There 
 are  six  stanzas,  of  which  4  and  5  are  omitted.     (30*.) 
 
 190.  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.  f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  under  the  title  of  '  Praise  for  the 
 Fountain  opened '  (Zech.  xiii.  1),  and  previously  in  Conyer's  Hymns,  1772.     (19*.) 
 
 191.  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,  f  'Hymns,'  1709,  where  it  is  entitled  'Faith  in  Christ 
 our  Sacrifice.'     (4*.) 
 
 192.  Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness. 
 
 Translated  by  John  Wesley  from  the  German  of  Count  von  Zinzendorf, 
 '  Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtigkeit,'  composed  by  the  Count  in  1739  during  a  voyage 
 from  the  West  Indies  to  England,  1700-1760.  f  As  a  hymn  of  24  verses  in 
 Wesley's  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1740,  afterwards  condensed  into  16  verses, 
 and  slightly  altered  in  Wesley's  '  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,'  1753.     (179*.) 
 
 193.  And  dost  Thou  say,  Ask  what  thou  wilt? 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  where  it  forms  the  second  half  of 
 a  hymn  beginning  '  If  Solomon  for  wisdom  prayed.'     (83*.) 
 
 194.  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  where  it  is  a  hymn  of  7  verses, 
 entitled  '  Ask  what  I  shall  give  thee.'     Vers.  5  and  7  are  here  omitted.     (83*.) 
 
 195.  Object  of  my  first  desire. 
 By  A.   M.   Toplady.     f  'Gospel  Magazine,'  October  1774,  as   a  hymn  of  4 
 stanzas,  entitled  '  Happiness  found,'  of  which  the  first,  beginning — 
 
 '  Happiness,  thou  lovely  name,' 
 is  omitted.     (102*.) 
 
 196.  O  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen. 
 
 By  Charlotte  Elliott,  f  'The  Invalids'  Hymn  Book,'  1841,  as  a  hymn  of  9 
 verses.     Vers.  3  and  8  are  omitted.     (81*.) 
 
 197.  O  Thou,  by  long  experience  tried. 
 
 Translated  by  William  Cowper  from  the  French  of  Madame  Guyon,  1648- 
 17 17.     There  are  9  verses,   of  which  the  last  4  are  omitted.     In  ver.  1  line  4 
 
 465 
 
NOTES. 
 
 'My  Love''  is  changed  into  'My  Lord,''  and  ver.  4  line  3,  'A  God'  into  '  Our 
 God.'  f  Cowper's  'Translation  of  Mme.  Guyon's  Poems,'  1801,  under  the  title  of 
 ■  The  soul  that  loves  God  finds  Him  everywhere.'     (19*.) 
 
 198.  Still  with  Thee,  O  my  God. 
 
 By  Rev.  Jas.  D.  Burns,  Free  Church,  Dunblane,  and  latterly  of  English  Presby- 
 terian Church,  Hampstead,  1823-1864.  f  Author's  'Evening  Hymn,'  1857. 
 (317,  342.) 
 
 199.  Son  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry. 
 
 By  Bishop  Mant.  This  is  a  selection  of  lines  from  a  hymn  of  9  stanzas, 
 entitled  'A  Litany  to  the  Saviour.'  f  Mant's  '  Holydays  of  the  Church,'  2  vols, 
 of  poems,  1828.     (3*. ) 
 
 200.  0  who  is  like  the  Mighty  One  ? 
 By  D.  M.  Moir  ('  Delta'),  M.  D.,  Musselburgh,  1798-1851,  by  whom  it  was  con- 
 tributed, with  other  two  hymns,  to  '  Blackwood's  Magazine,'  1832,  under  the  title 
 of  '  Devotional  Pieces.' 
 
 201.  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee. 
 
 By  Sarah  Fuller,  daughter  of  Benjamin  Flower,  and  wife  of  William  Bridges 
 Adams,  London,  1805-1848.  Concributed  by  her  to  W.  J.  Fox's  '  Hymns  and 
 Anthems'  for  South  Place  Chapel,  London,  1841.     (365.) 
 
 202.  0  love  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art ! 
 
 By  Charles  Wesley,  f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  Vol.  I.,  1749.  There  are 
 7  verses,  of  which  the  first  4  are  here  given.     (30*. ) 
 
 203.  Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee. 
 
 By  William  Cowper.  f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  Book  III.,  1779,  under  the  title  of 
 '  Retirement. '     There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  fourth  is  omitted — 
 
 '  There  like  the  nightingale  she  pours 
 Her  solitary  lays, 
 Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
 Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise.' 
 
 This  hymn  was  composed  by  Cowper  in  his  'retirement '  at  Huntingdon,  in  1765, 
 on  his  recovery  from  his  first  and  severest  mental  attack.     (19*.) 
 
 204.  Come,  O  Thou  traveller  unknown. 
 By  Charles  Wesley,     f  '  Hymns  and  Sacred  Poems,'  1742,   under  the  title  of 
 '  Wrestling  Jacob.'     There  are  14  stanzas,  of  which  4,  5,  7,  10,  and  14  are  omitted  ; 
 line  2  of  stanza  8  is  changed  from  '  Hath  rose  with  healing.'    (30*.) 
 
 205.  I  will  not  let  Thee  go. 
 
 A  translation  by  Miss  Winkworth  of  a  German  hymn,  '  Ich  lass  dich  nicht 
 du  Hiilf  in  alien  Nothen,'  which  is  the  fourth  stanza  of  a  hymn  beginning  '  Ich 
 lass  dich  nicht  du  musst  mein  Jesus  bleiben,'  by  W.  C.  Deszler,  1660-1722. 
 f  'Lyra  Germanica,'  first  series,  1855.     (53*-) 
 
 206.  I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  let  Thee  go. 
 
 By*  Rev.  Thomas  Dunlop,  1839-  ,  Emmanuel  Congregational  Church,  Bootle, 
 formerly  of  Bristo  United  Presbyterian  Church,  Edinburgh.  Printed  from  the 
 author's  MS. 
 
 466 
 
NOTES. 
 
 207.  Though  troubles  assail. 
 By  John  Newton.      f  '  Olney   Hymns,'    1779,  under  the   title  of  'The  Lord 
 will  provide.'    There  are  8  stanzas,  of  which  3,   5,  6,  and  8  are  omitted.     It  had 
 appeared  previously  in  the  '  Gospel  Magazine,'  January  1777.     (83*.) 
 
 208.  O  help  us,  Lord,  each  hour  of  need. 
 
 By  Dean  Milman.  f  In  his  edition  of  Bishop  Heber's  '  Hymns,'  1827.  There 
 are  6  vei'ses,  of  which  4  and  5  are  omitted.     (80*. ) 
 
 209.  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul. 
 
 By  Anne  Steele,  f  Her  '  Poems  by  Theodosia,'  1760,  and  the  '  Bristol  Hymn 
 Book,'  1769,  under  the  title  of  '  God  the  only  refuge  of  the  troubled  mind.'  There 
 are  8  verses,  of  which  ver.  2  is  omitted — 
 
 '  While  hope  revives,  though  pressed  with  fears, 
 And  I  can  say  "  My  God," 
 Beneath  Thy  feet  I  spread  my  cares, 
 And  pour  my  woes  abroad.'     (88*.) 
 
 210.  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life. 
 
 Brady  and  Tate's  translation  of  Psalm  xxxiv.  In  ver.  2  line  3,  'courage'  has 
 been  printed  in  error  for  '  co7nfort. ' 
 
 In  1696  Rev.  Dr.  Nicholas  Brady  (1659-1726)  and  Nahum  Tate,  Esq.  (1625-1715), 
 jointly  prepared  a  new  version  of  the  Psalms,  which,  being  licensed  by  William 
 III.,  gradually  superseded  the  old  version  by  Sternhold  and  Hopkins. 
 
 211.  O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  Thee. 
 
 By  John  Ryland.  f  Rippon's  '  Hymns,'  1787,  and  Ryland's  '  Pastoral  Memorials,' 
 1825.  This  is  a  hymn  of  7  verses,  written  in  1777,  of  which  the  3rd  is  omitted. 
 (^75*.) 
 
 212.  O  God  of  Israel,  hear  my  prayer. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Fletcher,  D.D.,  Congregational  Church,  Stepney,  London, 
 1784-1843.     f  '  Youths'  Magazine,'  18 15. 
 
 213.  When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved. 
 
 By  Sir  Walter  Scott,  Bart.  Taken  from  the  song  of  Rebecca  in  '  Ivanhoe/ 
 Five  4-line  verses  have  been  selected,  with  slight  alterations,  from  the  original, 
 which  consisted  of  four  8-line  stanzas.     (68*.) 
 
 214.  Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah. 
 
 From  the  Welsh  of  Rev.  William  Williams,  a  preacher  of  the  Welsh  Calvinistic 
 Methodist  Church, — the  Watts  of  Wales, — 1717-1791.  f  In  Welsh  in  the  author's 
 '  Gloria  in  Excelsis'  1772,  and  translated  by  the  author  and  Peter  Williams  f  as  a 
 leaflet  in  1773,  and  in  George  Whitefield's  Hymn  Book,  1774.     (293.) 
 
 215.  Lead  us,  Heavenly  Father,  lead  us. 
 
 By  James  Edmeston,  architect,  London,  1791-1867,  author  of  many  volumes 
 of  hymns,     f  '  Sacred  Lyrics,' 1820.     (305,349.) 
 
 216.  Lead,  kindly  Light. 
 
 By*    Cardinal  John  Henry  Newman,   1801-  .     Written  in  1833  during  a 
 
 voyage  in  the  Mediterranean  Sea.  f  '  Lyra  Apostolica,'  1836.  There  it  is 
 headed  '  Faith — Heavenly  Leadings,'  with  the  motto  text,  '  Unto  the  godly  there 
 ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness.'     (89*.) 
 
 467 
 
NOTES. 
 
 217.  Jesus,  still  lead  on. 
 Translated    by   *  Miss    Borthwick   (H.    L.    L.)   from   the  German   of  Count 
 Zinzendorf's  'Jesu,  geh  voran.'      f  'Hymns  from   the  Land   of  Luther,'   1854. 
 (172*.  192*.) 
 
 218.  O  Lamb  of  God,  still  keep  me. 
 
 By  *  James  George  Deck,  1802,  formerly  an  officer  in  the  army,  and  now 
 ministering  among  the  Plymouth  Brethren  in  New  Zealand,  f  '  Hymns  for  the 
 Children  of  God, '  published  at  Ilfracombe  in  1843.  The  hymn  is  altered  throughout 
 from  the  plural,  '  O  Lamb  of  God  still  keep  us,'  etc.  In  a  recent  edition  of  Author's 
 Hymns,  published  in  Melbourne,  line  2  of  verse  2  is  altered  into  '  myself  secure.' 
 
 219.  Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  '  Olney  Hymns, '  1779,  where  it  is  entitled  '  Perseverance. ' 
 (83*.) 
 
 220.  Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing. 
 
 By  Rev  Robert  Robinson,  Baptist  minister,  Cambridge,  1735-1790.     f  '  Hymns 
 used  by  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Angel-Alley,  Bishopsgate, '  1759.     There  are  six 
 verses  in  the  original,  of  which  the  second  is  omitted — 
 '  Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
 Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
 Praise  the  mount  !  I'm  fixed  upon  it, 
 Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love.' 
 
 221.  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts.     A  selection  of  5  verses  from  a  hymn  of  10  verses,  entitled 
 '  Heavenly  joy  on  earth.'    f  '  Hymns  '  1709.     Line  3  of  verse  2  is  altered  from — 
 '  But  fav  rites  of  the  heavenly  King.'     (4*.) 
 
 222.  Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  under  the  words  'The  joy  of  the 
 Lord  is  your  strength.'  There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  last  is  here  omitted. 
 (83*-) 
 
 223.  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
 By  Rev.  James  Allen,  Kendal,  1731-1804.     Recast  by  the  Hon.  and  Rev.  Walter 
 Shirley,    1725-1786.      f  'Lady  Huntingdon's  Hymn  Book,'  1770,  where  there  are 
 6  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  and  3rd  are  here  omitted.     Allen's  first  line  was — 
 '  While  my  Jesus  J'?n  possessing, '     (357.) 
 
 224.  What  sinners  value  I  resign. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,  f  'Psalms,'  1719.  Forming  part  of  his  paraphrase  of  Psalm 
 xvii.     It  consists  of  6  verses,  commencing — 
 
 '  Lord,  I  am  thine,  but  Thou  wilt  prove.' 
 The  1  st  and  2nd  verses  are  here  omitted.     (4*.) 
 
 225.  If  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine. 
 
 By  Rev.  Benjamin  Beddome.  f  In  his  posthumous  '  Hymns  adapted  to  Public 
 Worship,'  1818,  as  a  hymn  of  7  verses,  entitled  'The  Believer's  Portion.'  Verses 
 2  and  3  are  here  omitted.  An  altered  version  appears  in  Rippon's  '  Hymns,'  1787. 
 (103*.) 
 
 226.  God  has  turned  my  grief  to  gladness. 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,     f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1806.     (47*.) 
 
 468 
 
NOTES. 
 
 2.2.*].  When  languor  and  disease  invade. 
 
 By  Rev.  A.  M.  Toplady.  Eight  verses  selected  from  a  hymn  of  15  insetted 
 in  the  'Gospel  Magazine, 'October  1796,  with  the  following  note: — 'This  hymn 
 was  written  for  the  late  Countess  of  Huntingdon,  at  her  request  when  in 
 illness,  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Toplady,  and  kindly  given  to  the  publisher  as  it  originally 
 stood  by  the  Right  Hon.  Lady  Anne  Erskine. '  The  hymn,  however,  had  formerly 
 appeared  in  '  Lady  Huntingdon's  Hymn  Book,'  1780,  where  it  forms  hymns  238 
 and  263.     Line  3  of  verse  1  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  the  cage."     (102*.) 
 
 228.  Children  of  the  heavenly  King-. 
 By  Rev.  John  Cennick.     f  Author's  '  Sacred  Hymns  for  the  Children  of  God  in 
 the  Days  of  their  Pilgrimage,'   1742.     It  consisted  of  12  verses,  of  which  7  are 
 omitted.     Verse  1  line  3  is  altered  from  '  Saviours  worthy.'     It  was  inserted  as  a 
 hymn  of  6  verses  in  George  Whitefield's  '  Hymns,'  1753.     (70*.) 
 
 229.  We've  no  abiding  city  here. 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,     f  Author's   'Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1802,  as  a  hymn  of  6 
 verses,  but  subsequently  enlarged  by  the  addition  of  other  4  verses,  from  which 
 vers.  1,  2,  3,  4,  9,  10  have  been  selected.     (47*. ) 
 
 230.  O  send  me  down  a  draught  of  love. 
 By  Rev.  Ralph  Erskine,  Dunfermline,  1685-1752.  This  is  taken  from  Part  I.  of 
 'The  Believer's  Soliloquy'  in  his  'Gospel  Sonnets,' published  in  1734.  Part  I. 
 consisted  of  20  verses,  the  last  7  of  which  form  this  hymn.  These  are  printed  as 
 they  were  finally  amended  by  the  author,  who  seems  from  time  to  time  to  have 
 altered  his  poetical  compositions,  every  verse  of  this  hymn  having  been  changed. 
 The  first  edition  of  1726  is  not  subdivided  into  verses,  viz.— 
 
 '  My  soul  must  have  a  draught  of  love, 
 Or  take  me  hence  to  drink  above, 
 There  let  my  griefs  be  swallowed  up, 
 For  Mara's  gall  here  fills  my  cup. 
 Love  here  is  scarce  a  faint  desire, 
 But  there  it  is  a  flaming  fire. 
 My  life  while  here  is  scarce  a  motion, 
 But  there  my  drop  shall  be  an  ocean. 
 My  light  with  darkness  here's  undone, 
 But  there  the  spark's  a  radiant  sun. 
 My  hope  is  here  a  weary  groan, 
 But  there  fruition  gets  the  throne. 
 To  freedom  here  doth  bondage  cling, 
 But  there  the  captive  is  a  king. 
 Grace  here  is  like  a  buried  seed, 
 But  sinners  there  are  saints  indeed. 
 My  portion's  here  a  crumb  at  best, 
 But  there's  the  Lamb's  eternal  feast. 
 To  praise  I  fain  would  here  aspire, 
 But  there  I'll  sing  and  never  tire. 
 Dark  shadows  here  do  cloud  my  day, 
 But  there  all  shadows  flee  away. 
 My  foes  while  here  do  beat  me  down, 
 But  there  my  head  shall  wear  the  crown. 
 Yet  all  the  revenues  I'll  bring 
 To  Zion's  everlasting  King.' 
 
 231.  One  sweetly  solemn  thought. 
 By  Phoebe  Gary  of  Ohio,   U.S.,   1824-1871.       Written  in  New  York  in  1852 
 
 469 
 
NOTES. 
 
 after  returning  from  church,     f  Authoress's  '  Poems  and  Parodies,'  1854.     There 
 are  7  verses,  of  which  the  5th  is  commonly  omitted — 
 '  Closer  and  closer  my  steps 
 Come  to  the  dread  abysm. 
 Closer  death  to  my  lips 
 Presses  the  awful  chrism.' 
 And  the  following  lines  are  altered — 
 
 ver.  1  line  4.   '  Than  I  ever  have  been  before.' 
 
 2  ,,    4.   '  Nearer  the  jasper  sea.' 
 
 3  ,,     4.    '  Nearer  gaining  the  crown.' 
 
 4  ,,     3.   '  Is  the  silent,  unknown  stream.' 
 
 5  ,,    3.   '  Let  me  feel  as  I  would  when  I  stand.' 
 
 6  ,,     1.    '  Feel  as  I  would  when  my  feet.' 
 
 232.  I'm  but  a  stranger  here. 
 
 By  Rev.  Thomas  Rawson  Taylor,  Congregational  Church,  Bradford,  1807- 1835. 
 f  In  a  posthumous  volume  of  Remains,  1836.  Composed  to  the  tune  of  '  Robin 
 Adair. ' 
 
 233.  Hark,  hark,  my  soul. 
 
 By  Rev.  F.  W.  Faber.  Selected  from  a  hymn  of  7  verses,  entitled  '  The 
 Pilgrims  of  the  Night.'     f  '  Oratory  Hymns,'  1854.     (9*.) 
 
 234.  Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide. 
 By  Rev.  H.  F.  Lyte.  Originally  printed  as  a  leaflet,  dated  '  Berryhead,  Sept. 
 1847.'  It  seems  to  have  been  composed  under  a  presentiment  of  his  own  death, 
 which  took  place  at  Nice,  20th  Nov.  1847.  There  are  8  verses,  of  which  3,  4, 
 and  5  are  omitted.  The  following  variations  occur  : — Verse  1  line  2,  '  The  darkness 
 thickens  ; '  verse  5  line  1 ,  '  Hold  then  Thy  cross. '   These  are  possibly  by  Lyte.   ( 10*. ) 
 
 235.  The  sands  of  time  are  sinking. 
 By  A.  R.  C.  (Mrs.  Cousin).     This  hymn  forms  part  of  a  poem  of  19  stanzas, 
 entitled,  'The  Last  Words  of  Samuel   Rutherford,' which  was  inserted  in  'The 
 Christian  Treasury'  for  1857,  and  afterwards  published,  with  slight  alterations,  in 
 the  Authoress's  '  Immanuel's  Land,'  1876.     (28*.) 
 
 236.  When  the  day  of  toil  is  done. 
 
 By*   the  Rev.    John    Ellerton,   Rector    of  White  Roding,    Essex,    1826- 
 Written  in   i85o  for  the  Rev.    R.    Brown-Borthwick's  '  Hymn  and  Tune  Book.' 
 There  are  6  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  is  omitted — 
 '  When  the  strife  of  sin  is  stilled, 
 When  the  foe  within  is  killed, 
 Be  Thy  gracious  Word  fulfilled, 
 
 Peace  for  evermore.'     (258,  267,  360.) 
 
 237.  Hark!  a  voice!  it  cries  from  heaven. 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,     f  Author's  'Hymns,'  1809.     (47*.) 
 
 238.  It  is  not  death  to  die. 
 A  translation  by  Rev.  George  W.  Bethune,  D.D.,  New  York,  1805- 1862. 
 of  a  French  hymn  by  Caesar  Malan  (1807-1862),  '  Non  ce  n'est  pas  mourir,' 
 f  Translator's  'Lays  of  Love  and  Faith,1  1847.  Dr.  Bethune  died  very  suddenly 
 at  Florence,  in  Italy,  on  Sabbath,  27th  April  1862,  after  preaching  from  the  text, 
 '  Be  of  good  cheer,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.'  This  hymn  was  sung  at  his 
 funeral. 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 239.  'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  those  at  rest. 
 
 By  Samuel  Prideaux  Tregelles,  1813-1875.  f  '  Psalms  and  Hymns  and  Spiritual 
 Songs,'  1843,  but  afterwards  altered  by  the  author  as  in  the  text  given. 
 
 240.  Say,  why  should  friendship  grieve  for  those. 
 
 By  Benjamin  Clark.  Appeared,  with  the  initials  '  B.  C.,'  in  '  Evangelical  Maga- 
 zine' for  1820,  as  a  hymn  of  6  verses,  entitled,  'On  seeing  a  mourning  ring 
 inscribed  with  the  words,  "  Not  lost,  but  gone  before.'"     Ver.  2  is  here  omitted. 
 
 241.  Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep. 
 
 By  Mrs.  Margaret  Mackay  {nde  Mackay),  1801-1887.  f  In  volume  of  'The 
 Amethyst'  for  1832,  as  a  hymn  entitled  '  Sleeping  in  Jesus,'  suggested  by  'seeing 
 this  simple  but  expressive  sentence  carved  on  a  tombstone  in  Devonshire.'  After- 
 wards slightly  altered  in  her  '  Thoughts  Redeemed,'  1854. 
 
 242.  The  seed  we  bury  in  the  earth. 
 
 By  Rev.  William  Bruce,  D.D.  Supplied  by  author,  and  afterwards  published 
 by  him  in  his  'Hebrew  Odes'  in  1874.     (in*.) 
 
 243.  Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 
 By  Wm.  Cowper.     f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  entitled,   'The  Future  Peace  and 
 Glory  of  the  Church.'     (19*.) 
 
 244.  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight. 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  'Hymns,'  1709.     It  was  written  at  Southampton,  and  the 
 figures  in  the  hymn  are   supposed  to  have  been  suggested  by  the  view  across 
 Southampton  Water  to  the  fields  and  New  Forest  beyond.     (4*.) 
 
 245.  There  is  no  night  in  heaven. 
 By  Rev.  Francis  Minden  Knollis,  D.D.,   1815-1863.     It  appeared  in  1859  in  a 
 privately  printed  volume  entitled,  '  Lays  of  the  Sanctuary.'     There  are  10  verses, 
 of  which  6  are  omitted.     The  compilers  of   'Church  Hymns,'  1871,  made  some 
 slight  alterations  and  added  verse  5. 
 
 246.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 
 Anon.     Published  about  the  close  of  last  century.     Probably  based  upon  the 
 next  hymn,  which  is  much  older. 
 
 247.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home. 
 
 The  probable  date  of  this  hymn  is  circa  1570  ;  it  is  found  in  a  MS.  volume, 
 written  about  1616,  in  the  British  Museum,  entitled  'A  song  mad  by  F.  B.  P.,  to 
 the  tune  of  Diana.'  There  are  26  verses,  of  which  vers.  1,  14,  2,  7,  20,  and  26 
 have  been  selected.  In  this  MS.  volume  is  another  poem  of  27  eight-line  stanzas 
 closely  connected  with  it  in  subject  and  language,  beginning — 
 '  Jerusalem  thy  ioyes  devine, 
 
 Noe  ioyes  may  be  compared  to  them, 
 Noe  people  blessed  soe  as  thine, 
 Noe  Cittie  like  Hierusalem.' 
 Both  these  poems  had  already  been  printed  in  1601  in  a  volume  entitled,  '  The 
 Song  of  Mary,  the  Mother  of  Christ,'  but  the  former  had  only  19  stanzas.     Major 
 Crawford,    in   two   articles   on   this   hymn  in  the    '  Literary   Churchman,'  1883, 
 surmises  that  the  longer  poem  may  have  suggested  to  F.  B.  P.  his  hymn  '  to  the 
 tune  of  Diana.'     In  addition  to  No.  246,  there  are  also  centos  by  Rev.  David 
 Dickson,  Irvine,  1583-1663  ;  W.  Burkitt,  1650-1703,  etc.     Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonarhas 
 published  a  very  interesting  account  of  this  hymn  in  a  volume  entitled  '  The  New 
 Jerusalem,'  1852.     The  Rev.  Dr.  W.  C.  Prime,  of  New  York,  has  also  published 
 a  historv  of  the  hymn   in  a  volume  called  'O  Mother,  Dear  Jerusalem,'  New 
 York,  1864. 
 
 47* 
 
NOTES. 
 
 248.  There  is  a  blessed  home. 
 
 By  Sir  H.  W.  Baker,     f  '  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,'  1861.     (no*.) 
 
 249.  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 
 
 250.  For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country. 
 
 251.  Jerusalem  the  golden. 
 
 These  three  hymns  are  taken  from  a  paraphrased  translation  of  a  long  Latin  poem 
 of  3000  lines  written  in  the  12th  century  by  Bernard  of  Cluny,  circa  1150,  entitled, 
 '  De  Contemptu  Mundi,'  beginning,  '  Hora  novissima,  tempora  pessima  sunt, 
 vigilemus  ! '  The  translator,  Rev.  J.  Mason  Neale,  educed  another  hymn  from 
 this  poem,  viz.  'The  world  is  very  evil.'  f  Neale's  'Mediaeval  Hymns,'  1851. 
 There  are  slight  emendations  in  the  forms  in  which  they  are  printed  here,  and  the 
 last  stanza  in  each  is  by  the  compilers  of  '  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern.'     (120*.) 
 
 252.  For  ever  with  the  Lord. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  ■  The  Amethyst '  for  1835,  as  a  hymn  of  23  quatrain 
 verses  entitled  'At  Home  in  Heaven.'  The  8  verses  selected  form  i,  2,  3,  4,  13, 
 14,  15,  and  16  of  the  original.  In  1846  Mr.  Montgomery  said  he  '  had  received  moie 
 testimonials  of  approbation  of  this  hymn  than  of  any  he  had  written  except  "  Prayer 
 is  the  soul's  sincere  desire.'' '     (2*.) 
 
 253.  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  '  Olney  Hymns,"  1779,  under  the  title  of  'Zion,  or  the 
 City  of  God.'     There  are  five  8-line  stanzas,  of  which  3  and  5  are  omitted.     (83*.) 
 
 254.  Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above. 
 By  Chas.  Wesley,    f  His  '  Funeral  Hymns,'  1759.    There  are  5  stanzas,  of  which 
 the  3rd  is  omitted.     (30*.) 
 
 255.  One  sole  baptismal  sign. 
 By   George   Robinson.      f  Dr.    Leifchild's    'Collection   of    Original    Hymns,' 
 London,  1842. 
 
 256.  Another  six  days'  work  is  done. 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Stennett,  Baptist  minister,  Pinners'  Hall,  London,  1663-1713. 
 It  appeared  in  his  '  Miscellaneous  Poems,'  1732.     There  are  14  verses,  of  which 
 vers.  1,  10,  ii,  and  13  are  given  here. 
 
 257.  We  bless  Thee  for  this  sacred  day. 
 By  *  Mrs.  Caroline Gilman,  Boston,  U.S.,  1794-  .    f  '  Unitarian  Collection,' 
 
 New  York,  1820,  and  '  Lady's  Annual  Register'  for  1835,  of  which  she  was  editor. 
 There  are  5  verses  ;  the  last  is  omitted,  and  ver.  2  is  altered  from — 
 '  Rich  day  of  holy  thoughtful  rest, 
 
 May  we  improve  thy  calm  repose, 
 And  in  God's  service  truly  blest 
 
 Forget  the  world,  its  joys  and  woes.' 
 
 258.  This  is  the  day  of  light. 
 
 By  *  Rev.   John  Ellerton.      f  '  Hymns  for  use  in  Chester  Cathedral,'  1868. 
 (236*.) 
 
 259.  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake. 
 By  Elizabeth  Scott,  Norwich,  1708-1776.    f  Evans's  '  Bristol  Hymn  Book,'  1769, 
 as  a  hymn  of  5  verses,  commencing  '  Awake,  our  drowsy  souls.'     It  was  rewritten 
 by  Thomas  Cotterill  in  18 10;  in  this  form  it  is  here  printed,  and  now  generally 
 used. 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 260.  O  day  of  rest  and  gladness. 
 
 By  Bishop  Christopher  Wordsworth,  f  Author's  'Holy  Year,'  1862.  The  last 
 line  of  ver.  1  is  altered,  with  the  author's  permission,  from  'To  the  great  God 
 Triune.*1     There  are  6  verges,  3  and  4  being  omitted.     (18*.) 
 
 261.  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,    f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1755.     Ver.  1  line  4  is  altered  from — 
 1  The  songs  which  from  the  desert  rise. ' 
 Ver.  3  line  4  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues.'     (22*.) 
 
 262.  Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet. 
 By  William  Cowper.     f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779.     Hymn  of  6  verses,  written  '  on 
 occasion  of  the  prayer-meeting  removing  to  a  larger  room  at  Olney,'  1769.     Vers. 
 2  and  5  are  omitted.     (19*.) 
 
 263.  O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time. 
 By  Rev.  John  Pierpont,  Unitarian  Church,  Boston,  U.S.,  1785-1866.     Written 
 for  the  opening  of  a  new  church  in  Salem,  U.S.,  in  1824,  and  printed  in  the  sermon 
 preached  by  the  author  on  that  occasion.    There  are  6  verses,  the  4th  being  omitted. 
 
 264.  Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
 By  Rev.  John  S.  B.  Monsell.     f  Author's  'Hymns  of  Love  and  Praise,'  1863. 
 The  first  line  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness.'     (91*. ) 
 
 265.  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord. 
 By  Bishop  Heber.    f  '  The  Christian  Observer '  for  1811,  and  again  in  an  altered 
 form  in  his  '  Hymns,'  1827,  whence  this  is  taken.     There  are  5  verses,  of  which 
 the  2nd  is  omitted — 
 
 '  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.'     (1*. ) 
 
 266.  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King. 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  Watts's  '  Psalms,'  1719.     This  is  his  rendering  of  the  first 
 part  of  Psalm  xcii.     There  are  7  verses,  of  which  2  and  4  are  omitted,  and  ver.  3 
 line  4  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. '     (4*. ) 
 
 267.  Our  day  of  praise  is  done. 
 By  Rev.  John  Ellerton.     Written  for  a  choral  festival  in  Nantwich,  1867,  and 
 recast  in  1869  for  Rev.  R.  Brown-Borthwick's  'Supplemental  Hymns.'     (236*.) 
 
 268.  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang. 
 By  James  Montgomery,     f  '  Cotterill's  Hymn  Book,'  1819,   under  the  title  of 
 'God,  worthy  of  all  praise.'    (2*.) 
 
 269.  Hallelujah  !  best  and  sweetest. 
 Translated  from  a  Latin  hymn  of  the  nth  century,  'Alleluia,  dulce  carmen,'  by 
 the   Rev.   John   Chandler,   vicar   of  Witley,    1806-1876.     f  His   '  Hymns  of  the 
 Primitive  Church,'  1837.     (320.) 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 270.  Hark!  how  heaven  is  calling. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  George  Jacque,  United  Presbyterian  Church,  Auchterarder,  1804-  . 
 The  MS.  of  this  hymn  was  supplied  by  the  author  to  the  Committee.     (326.) 
 
 271.  Jesus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee. 
 
 By  James  J.  Cummins,  died  1867.  f  Author's  '  Poetical  Meditations  and  Hymns, ' 
 1839.  There  are  7  stanzas,  of  which  2,  6,  and  7  are  omitted.  The  first  line  of  ver. 
 1  is  altered  from — 
 
 'Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory S 
 
 272.  Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Dacre  Carlyle,  Professor  of  Arabic,  Cambridge,  1759-1804. 
 f  In  '  Carlisle  Hymn  Book,'  1802,  and  afterwards  altered  in  Author's  '  Poems 
 suggested  chiefly  by  Scenes  in  Asia  Minor,'  4to,  1805. 
 
 273.  When  the  weary,  seeking  rest. 
 By  *  Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonar.     f  In  the  third  series  of  '  Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,' 
 1866,  under  the  tide  of  'Intercession.'     There  are  6  stanzas,  of  which  the  last  is 
 omitted— 
 
 'When  creation  in  her  pangs 
 
 Heaves  her  heavy  groan, 
 When  Thy  Salem's  exiled  sons 
 
 Breathe  their  bitter  moan, 
 When  Thy  widowed,  weeping  Church, 
 
 Looking  for  a  home, 
 Sendeth  up  her  silent  sigh, 
 
 Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  ; 
 Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry, 
 In  heaven  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high.     (114*.) 
 
 274.  How  large  the  promise,  how  divine. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  '  Hymns,'  1709.     Ver.  2  line  1  is  altered  from — 
 '  The  words  of  His  extensive  love.'     (4*.) 
 
 275.  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,  f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1755.  ThereL-are  5  verses,  of  which 
 the 4th  is  omitted,  and  'if  is  substituted  for  '  while'  in  the  last  line. 
 
 Ver.  4.   '  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear, 
 Ye  children,  seek  His  face, 
 And  fly  with  transports  to  receive 
 The  blessings  of  His  grace.'     (22*.) 
 
 276.  A  little  child  the  Saviour  came. 
 By  Rev.  W.    Robertson,    Monzievaird,   Perthshire,    1820-1864.     f  In    '  Hymns 
 submitted  to  the  General  Assemby,'  1859. 
 
 277.  Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  W.  A.  Muhlenberg,  Long  Island,  1796-1877.  f  In  'Hymns  of  the 
 Protestant  Episcopal  Church,  U.S.,'  1826. 
 
 278.  Jesus !  to  Thy  table  led. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Robert  Hall  Baynes,  1831-     ,  Oxford.     Appeared  in  the  '  Canterbury 
 
 474 
 
NOTES. 
 
 Hymnal,'  1863.     There  are  7  verses,  of  which  the  2nd  is  omitted,  and  vers.  3  and 
 4  are  transposed. 
 
 Ver.  2.      '  While  in  penitence  we  kneel, 
 
 Thy  sweet  presence  let  us  feel, 
 
 All  Thy  wondrous  love  reveal.' 
 
 279.  Here,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonar.  Printed  as  a  leaflet  for  St.  Andrew's  Free  Church, 
 Greenock,  after  the  Communion  Services  there  in  October  1855,  and  published  in 
 the  first  series  of  'Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  1857,  under  the  title  of  'This  do 
 in  remembrance  of  Me.'  There  are  10  verses,  of  which  vers.  3,  6,  8,  and  9  are 
 omitted,  and  the  others  are  rearranged,  but  without  verbal  alteration.     (114*.) 
 
 280.  O  Bread  of  Life,  from  heaven. 
 
 Translated  by  *  Philip  Schaff,  D.D.,  New  York,  from  an  anonymous  Latin  hymn, 
 
 'O  esca  viatorum,  U  panis  angelorum,'  found  in  the  '  Mayntzisch  Gesangbuch,' 
 
 1661.     f  In  Translator's  '  Christ  in  Song,'  1868.     Ver.  1  line  2  is  changed  from — 
 
 '  To  saints  and  angels  given.' 
 
 281.  Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken. 
 
 By  Bishop  Heber.  It  appeared  in  posthumous  '  Hymns  for  Church  Services,' 
 1827.     (1*.) 
 
 282.  Lord,  at  Thy  table  I  behold. 
 
 By  Samuel  Stennett,  D.D.,  Baptist  Church,  Little  Wild  St.,  London,  1727-1795. 
 f  '  Hymns  for  Christians  of  all  denominations,'  1782.  There  are  7  verses,  of  which 
 2  and  3  are  omitted. 
 
 283.  According-  to  Thy  gracious  word. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  '  Christian  Psalmist,'  1825;  suggested  by  Luke 
 xxii.  19 — 'This  do  in  remembrance  of  Me.'     (2*.) 
 
 284.  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts.  Author's  version  of  Psalm  lxxii.  pt.  2.  There  are  8  verses, 
 of  which  2,  3,  and  7  are  omitted,     f  Watts's  '  Psalms,'  1719.     (4*.) 
 
 285.  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery,  f  As  a  Christmas  leaflet  1821,  and  given  by  the 
 author  in  place  of  a  speech  at  a  missionary  meeting  held  in  Manchester,  1822. 
 Dr.  Adam  Clarke  hearing  it  read  at  the  meeting  asked  a  copy  of  the  hymn,  which 
 he  inserted  in  his  notes  on  Psalm  lxxii.  in  his  great  '  Commentary  on  the  Bible. ' 
 (2*.) 
 
 286.  Oh  that  the  Lord's  salvation. 
 
 By  Rev.  H.  F.  Lyte.  A  paraphrase  of  Psalm  xiv.  f  Author's  '  Spirit  of  the 
 Psalms,'  1834.     (10*.) 
 
 287.  Thou  whose  almighty  word. 
 
 By  Rev.  John  Marriott,  Rector  of  Church-Lawford,  Warwickshire,  1780-1825. 
 f  In  'Friendly  Visitor,'  1825. 
 
 288.  Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking. 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,  f  In  his  '  Hymns,'  1809.  There  are  7  stanzas, of  which  2,  3, 
 6,  and  7  are  omitted.     (47*.) 
 
 289.  O  Lord  our  God,  arise. 
 
 By  Ralph  Wardlaw,  D.D.  The  first  2  verses  appeared  in  the  'Tabernacle 
 Hymn  Book,'  1800.  The  other  2  verses  were  in  1803  added  in  the  collection 
 bearing  the  author's  name.     (12*.) 
 
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NOTES. 
 
 290.  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 
 
 By  Wm.  Shrubsole,  jun.,  Secretary,  Bank  of  England,  1759-1829.  f  '  Missionary 
 Hymns,'  1816.     There  are  6  verses,  the  fourth  being  omitted.     (300.) 
 
 291.  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery.  Selected  from  a  hymn  of  18  verses,  entitled  '  China 
 Evangelized.'  f  'Evangelical  Magazine,'  March  1843,  and  Author's  'Hymns,' 
 I^53>     Ver-  6  line  3  has  been  altered  from — 
 
 '  To  Christ  shall  Buddhiis  votaries  bow.'     (2*.) 
 
 292.  Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations. 
 
 By  *  Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe,  D.D.,  Bishop  of  Western  New  York.     1818- 
 Written   at   Oxford,  during   a  visit  to    England,  for  the  Third   jubilee   of  the 
 Society  for  the  Propagation  of  the  Gospel  1851.     f  Author's  'Christian  Ballads,' 
 Oxford  1863,  where  it  is  entitled,  'The  Desire  of  all  nations.' 
 
 293.  O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 
 
 By  William  Williams,  f  His  '  Gloria  in  Excelsis,'  1772.  There  are  7  stanzas, 
 of  which  4,  5,  and  7  are  here  omitted.  Verse  1  line  4  is  altered  from  '  On  a 
 glorious  day  of  grace.'  Ver.  2  line  6  is  altered  from  '  Word  resound  from  pole  to 
 pole.'     Ver.  4  line  3  is  altered  from  '  May  Thy  eternal  wide  dominion.'     (214*.) 
 
 294.  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 
 
 By  Bishop  Heber.  f  '  Evangelical  Magazine, '  1823.  In  ver.  2  line  3  '  prospects  ' 
 has  been  changed  into  'object,'  and  ver.  3  line  5  'Yea'  into  'O.'  Dr.  Raffles 
 says  Heber  came  on  the  Saturday  before  WThitsunday,  1819,  to  the  house  of  his 
 father-in-law,  the  Vicar  of  Wrexham,  who  was  also  Dean  of  St.  Asaph,  to  preach 
 a  sermon  for  the  Church  Missionary  Society.  As  they  sat  conversing  after  dinner, 
 the  Dean  said  to  Heber,  '  Now,  as  you  are  a  poet,  suppose  you  write  a  hymn  for 
 the  service  to-morrow.'  Immediately  he  took  the  pen,  and,  having  written  the 
 hymn,  he  read  it  to  the  Dean,  and  said,  'Will  that  do?'  'Ay,'  he  replied,  'and 
 we  will  have  it  printed  and  put  it  in  the  pews  that  the  people  may  sing  it  to- 
 morrow.' The  original  MS.  is  still  preserved.  There  is  only  one  correction  in 
 it,  the  word  'savage'  being  altered  to  'heathen'  in  the  second  verse.     (1*.) 
 
 295.  See,  O  Lord,  the  vineyard  planted. 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,  f  In  his  'Hymns,'  1806.  The  first  verse  has  been  con- 
 siderably altered,  the  opening  line  being — 
 
 '  See  the  vineyard  lately  planted.'     (47*.) 
 
 296.  Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart. 
 
 By  Sir  Edward  Denny,  f  Author's  'Hymns,'  1839,  under  the  title  of  'The 
 heart  watching  for  the  morning.'     (38*.) 
 
 297.  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun. 
 
 By  Thomas  Ken,  Bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells,  1637-1711.  f  In  'Manual  of 
 Prayers  for  the  use  of  the  Scholars  at  Winchester  College,'  1695,  and  afterwards 
 amended  by  the  author  in  1709.  It  was  for  some  time  believed  that  the  emenda- 
 tions had  been  made  after  the  author's  death,  but  the  editor  of  these  Notes  has  in 
 his  possession  a  copy  dated  1709,  with  the  emendations,  which  shows  that  these 
 were  made  by  Ken  himself.  The  text  here  given  is  that  of  1709.  There  are  14 
 verses,  of  which  4,  6,  7,  8,  and  11  are  omitted,  and  line  4  of  verse  4  is  altered 
 from  '  High  praise  to  the  Eternal  King.'  The  world-wide  Doxology,  ver.  8,  is 
 common  to  Ken's  '  Morning,'  '  Evening,'  and  '  Midnight'  hymns.     (302.) 
 
 298.  O  timely  happy,  timely  wise. 
 
 By  Rev.  John  Keble,  Vicar  of  Hursley,  1792-1866.  f  In  'The  Christian  Year,' 
 1827,  as  a  hymn  suggested  by  Lam.  iii.  22,  23.     Commencing — 
 
 476 
 
NOTES. 
 
 '  Hues  of  the  rich  unfolding  morn, 
 That  e'er  the  glorious  sun  be  born,' 
 it  consists  of  16  verses,  of  which  the  8  given  are  a  selection.     (303.) 
 299.  Thou  image  of  the  Father  bright. 
 A  translation  from  'Splendor  paternae  gloriae,'  a  Latin  hymn  of  St.  Ambrose, 
 333-397,  by  Rev.  Dr.   H.  M.  Macgill.     f  In  Translator's  '  Songs  of  the  Christian 
 Creed  and  Life,'  1876.     (29*.) 
 
 300.  When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies. 
 
 By  Wm.  Shrubsole,  jun.  f  'The  Christian  Observer,'  1813,  as  a  hymn  of  7 
 stanzas,  signed  '  Probus.'     Stanzas  4  and  5  are  here  omitted.'     (290*.) 
 
 301.  God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven. 
 
 This  is  a  composite  hymn.  Ver.  1  is  by  Bishop  Heber.  f  His  '  Hymns,'  1827. 
 (1*. )  Ver.  2  is  by  Richard  Whately,  Archbishop  of  Dublin,  1787-1863.  f  In 
 Rev.  Thomas  Darling's  '  Hymns  for  the  Church  of  England,'  1862.  Mr.  Darling 
 added  a  third  stanza  by  himself. 
 
 302.  All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night. 
 
 By  Bishop  Ken.  f  With  his  other  hymns  in  '  Manual  of  Prayers  for 
 the  use  of  the  Scholars  at  Winchester  College,'  1695.  The  first  line  of  the 
 Evening  Hymn  there  reads  '  Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, '  but  in  1709  altered 
 by  the  author  into  '  All  praise,'  with  other  slight  emendations.  There  are  12  verses, 
 of  which,  vers.  1-5  and  12  are  here  given.  Line  4  of  ver.  1  is  altered  from 
 '  Beneath  Thy  own  almighty  wings,'  and  line  2  of  ver.  4  is  altered  from — 
 '  And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close.'     (297*.) 
 
 303.  Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear. 
 
 By  Rev.  John  Keble.  Written  in  1820,  and  inserted  in  'The  Christian  Year,' 
 1827,  as  a  meditation  suggested  by  Luke  xxiv.  29.  There  are  14  verses,  of  which 
 the  first  is — 
 
 '  'Tis  gone,  that  bright  and  orbed  blaze, 
 
 Fast  fading  from  our  wistful  gaze. 
 
 Yon  mantling  cloud  has  hid  from  sight 
 
 The  last  faint  pulse  of  quivering  light.' 
 
 The  transition  from  the  natural  to  the  spiritual  sun  is  exquisitely  effected  in  ver. 
 
 3,  which  is  our  first — 
 
 '  Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
 It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near.' 
 The  6  verses  given  here  were  selected  by  the  author  as  a  complete  hymn  for 
 public  worship.     (298*.) 
 
 304.  At  even,  e'er  the  sun  was  set. 
 
 By  *  Rev.   Henry  Twells,  Rector,  Waltham,  Leicestershire,  1823-         .     There 
 are  8  verses,  of  which  1  to  7  f  in  Appendix  to  'Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,' 
 1868,  and  8,  f  '  Church  Hymns,'  1871.     The  two  verses  omitted  are — 
 4  '  And  some  are  pressed  with  worldly  care, 
 And  some  are  tried  with  sinful  doubt, 
 And  some  such  grievous  passions  tear 
 That  only  Thou  canst  cast  them  out.' 
 7  '  O  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.' 
 
 477 
 
NOTES. 
 
 305.  Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 
 
 By  James  Edmeston.  f  In  his  '  Sacred  Lyrics,'  1820.  Written  after  reading 
 in  Salt's  'Travels  in  Abyssinia'  the  following  words',  'At  night  their  short  evening 
 hymn,  "Jesus  forgive  us,"  stole  through  the  camp.'     (215.) 
 
 306.  Safely  through  another  week. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  In  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  as  a  hymn  of  5  stanzas  entitled 
 '  Saturday  Evening.'  Stanzas  3  and  5  are  omitted,  and  the  last  two  lines  of  our 
 2nd  stanza  are  taken  from  stanza  3.     (83*.) 
 
 307.  Eternal  source  of  every  joy. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,  f  Author's  '  Hymns, '  1755,  as  a  hymn  '  For  the  New  Year's 
 Day — the  Year  crowned  with  Divine  Goodness'  (Ps.  lxv.  11.)  There  are  7 
 verses,  the  last  two  being  omitted.     (22*.) 
 
 308.  Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love. 
 
 By  Alice  Flowerdew,  teacher,  Bury  St.  Edmunds,  1759-1830.  f  In  her  'Poems 
 on  Moral  and  Religious  Subjects,'  1811,  as  a  '  Harvest  Hymn.' 
 
 309.  We  plough  the  fields  and  scatter. 
 
 From  '  Wir  pfliigen  und  wir  streuen,'  which  forms  the  3rd  stanza  of  a  German 
 hymn,  beginning  '  Im  Anfang  war's  auf  Erden,'  by  Matthias  Claudius,  1743- 
 1815,  translated  by  Miss  Jane  Montgomery  Campbell,  Devonshire,  1817-1878. 
 f  Bere's  '  Garland  of  Songs,'  1861. 
 
 310.  Summer  suns  are  glowing. 
 
 By  *  Bishop  How.     Written  for  '  Church  Hymns,'  1871.     (27*.) 
 
 311.  Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come. 
 
 By  Dean  Alford.  f  In  Author's  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1844,  afterwards  altered 
 in  his  '  Year  of  Praise, '  1867.     (128*.) 
 
 312.  Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again. 
 
 By  Rev.  Joseph  Anstice,  Professor  of  Classical  Literature,  King's  College, 
 London,  1808-1836.     f  '  Child's  Christian  Year,'  1840. 
 
 313.  Winter  reigneth  o'er  the  land. 
 
 By  *  Bishop  How.     Written  for  'Church  Hymns,'  1871.     (27*.) 
 
 314.  Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand. 
 
 By  Philip  Doddridge,  f  In  Author's  '  Hymns, '  1755,  entitled  '  Help  obtained 
 of  God.'     The  last  line  of  verse  5  is  changed  from — 
 
 '  In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast, '     (22*. ) 
 
 315.  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
 By   Isaac  Watts,     f  In   his   'Psalms,'    1719,    as   a  rendering  of   Psalm  xc, 
 entitled   'Man  frail,  God  eternal.'     There  are  9  verses,  of  which  4  and  8  are 
 omitted — 
 
 4  '  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 
 Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ; 
 All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
 And  turn  to  earth  again.' 
 8  '  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 
 Pleased  with  the  morning  light  ; 
 The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand, 
 Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night.'     (4*.) 
 478 
 
NOTES. 
 
 316.  While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun. 
 
 By  John  Newton,  f  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779,  under  the  title  of  'Time,  how 
 swift.'     (83*.) 
 
 317.  At  Thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father. 
 By  Rev.  J.  D.  Burns,     f  In  '  Family  Treasury,'  1861.     (198*.) 
 
 318.  A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 
 
 By  Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonar.  Written  for  a  New  Year's  Hymn,  1842,  and  printed  as 
 a  leaflet  for  Author's  church  at  Kelso,  with  the  title  of  '  A  Pilgrim's  Song.' 
 f  Author's  '  Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  first  series,  1857.     (114*.) 
 
 319.  This  stone  to  Thee  in  faith  we  lay. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery.  Written  on  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  St.  George's 
 Church,  Sheffield,  1821.     f  In  'Christian  Psalmist,'  1825.     (2*.) 
 
 320.  Christ  is  our  Corner-stone. 
 
 Translation  of  part  of  '  Urbs  beata  Jerusalem,'  an  anonymous  Latin  hymn 
 of  the  8th  century,  by  Rev.  John  Chandler,  f  In  his  '  Hymns  of  the  Primitive 
 Church,'  1837.     (269*.)         / 
 
 321.  Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high. 
 
 By  James  Montgomery.  Composed  for  an  assembly  of  ministers.  f  In 
 Birchall's  Selection,  1833.  The  verb  throughout  is  here  altered  from  the  first  to 
 the  third  person,  in  order  to  adapt  the  hymn  for  a  congregation  praying  for  their 
 minister.     (2*.) 
 
 322.  Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing-. 
 
 By  *  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Codner,  nde  Harris, — wife  of  a  Clergyman  in  Islington, 
 and  editor  of  'Woman's  Work  ;'  published  as  a  leaflet  in  1861.  Ver.  4  line  3  is 
 altered  from — 
 
 '  Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit.' 
 
 323.  Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed  them. 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,    f  In  Author's  'Hymns,'  1826.    There  are  8  stanzas,  of  which 
 3,  5,  and  8  are  omitted.     (47*.) 
 
 324.  Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow? 
 
 Anon,  f  The  '  Missionary  Psalmist,'  1826,  signed  O.  P.  There  are  7  verses, 
 of  which  vers.  2  and  4  are  omitted.  The  opening  line  is  altered  from  '  Why  should 
 the  tear  of  sorrow  flow  ? '  and  there  are  other  minor  alterations  throughout. 
 
 325.  Great  King  of  Nations !  hear  our  prayer. 
 
 By  Rev.  J.  H.  Gurney.  Appeared  in  his  collection  of  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,' 
 Lutterworth,  1838.     (157*.) 
 
 326.  O  Thou,  in  whom  are  all  our  springs. 
 
 By  *  Rev.  George  Jacque.     Supplied  in  MS.  by  the  author.     (270*. ) 
 
 327.  Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save. 
 
 By  William  Whiting,  Winchester  College,  1825-1878.  f  In  '  Hymns  Ancient 
 and  Modern,'  1861,  and  amended  for  the  New  Appendix  to  S.P.C.K.'s  'Psalms 
 and  Hymns  for  Public  Worship,'  1869. 
 
 328.  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill. 
 By  Bishop  Heber.     f  In  '  The  Christian  Observer,'  April  1812,  as  a  hymn  of  5 
 verses,  beginning  'By  cool  Siloam's  shady  fountain,''  afterwards  altered  into  a 
 
 479 
 
NOTES. 
 
 hymn  of  6  stanzas,  entitled,  'The  Sanctified  Child,'  in  Author's  Posthumous 
 Hymns,  1827.  Stanzas  4  and  5  are  omitted,  and  the  first  line  of  verse  4  is  altered 
 from — 
 
 ' Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath.'     (1*.) 
 
 329.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 By  *J.  S.  Stallybrass,  teacher  of  languages,  London,  1826-  .  Translated 
 from  a  German  Hymn,  '  Vater,  Sohn,  und  heil'ger  Geist,'  by  Carl  August  Doring, 
 1783-1844.     f  'Sol-Fa  Reporter,'  Vol.  IV.,  No.  74. 
 
 330.  Above  the  clear  blue  sky. 
 By  Mary  Cotterill,  wife  of  Rev.  E.  D.  Bourdillon,  Poundisford,  Taunton,  1819- 
 1870.     f  In  her  '  Mother's    Hymns  for   her  Children,'  I849.     There   is  another 
 hymn  with  the  same  first  line  by  the  Rev.  John  Chandler. 
 
 331.  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven. 
 
 By  Anne  Houlditch,  wife  of  S.  S.  Shepherd,  Esq.,  Blackheath,  1809-1857. 
 f  '  Hymns  adapted  to  the  Comprehension  of  Young  Persons,'  1843. 
 
 332.  Lord,  a  little  band  and  lowly. 
 
 By  *Mrs.  M.  E.  Shelley  {tide  Jackson),  Plymouth.  f  'Child's  Own  Hymn 
 Book,'  1841. 
 
 333.  Poor  and  needy  though  I  be. 
 
 By  Dorothy  Ann  Thrupp,  London,  1779-1847.  f  '  Hymns  and  Poetry  for  the 
 use  of  Infant  and  Juvenile  Schools,'  1838.     (343.) 
 
 334.  There  came  a  little  child  to  earth. 
 By  *  Emily  E.   Steele  Elliott,  London,     f  In  a  Juvenile  Story  Book,  '  Matties 
 Missionary  Box,'  1858.     There  are  8  verses,  of  which  4  and  7  are  omitted,  viz.  : — 
 4  '  In  white  more  pure  than  the  spotless  snow  ; 
 While  their  tongues  unite 
 In  the  psalm  which  the  angels  sang  long  ago 
 On  Christmas  night. 
 7  '  He  has  put  on  His  kingly  apparel  now 
 In  that  goodly  land, 
 And  He  leads  to  where  fountains  of  water  flow 
 That  chosen  band.' 
 
 335.  I  love  to  hear  the  story. 
 
 By  *  Emily  Huntington,  wife  of  Professor  Miller,  Chicago,  1833-  .  f  'Little 
 Corporal,'  a  magazine  published  in  New  York,  1867. 
 
 336.  Hosanna!  loud  hosanna. 
 
 By  Jennette  Threlfall,  Lancaster,  d.  1880.  f  '  Home  Words,'  1868,  where  it  is 
 inserted  as  a  Whitsuntide  hymn. 
 
 337.  One  is  kind  above  all  others. 
 
 By  Marianne  Nunn,  Colchester,  1781-1861.  f  Appeared  in  her  brother  the 
 Rev.  John  Xunn's  '  Psalms  and  Hymns,'  1817. 
 
 338.  I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old. 
 
 By  *  Jemima  Thompson,  wife  of  Rev.  Samuel  Luke,  Clifton,  1813-  .  f  '  London 
 Juvenile  Missionary  Magazine,'  1846.  'The  hymn,  composed  in  a  stage  coach, 
 was  written  merely  for  our  little  village  school  in  Somersetshire. ' — Letter  from 
 Mrs.  Luke  to  the  late  Dr.  Fleming  Stevenson  of  Dublin. 
 
 480 
 
NOTES. 
 
 339.  Come,  children,  join  to  sing. 
 By  *  Rev.  Christian  Henry  Bateman,  vicar  of  Childshill,  formerly  of  Edinburgh, 
 1813-       .     f  '  Sacred  Songs  for  Children,'  Edinburgh,  1842. 
 
 340.  Jesus,  high  in  glory. 
 
 Anonymous,  f  '  Sunday  School  Harmonist  of  the  American  Methodist  Epis- 
 copal Church,'  1847. 
 
 341.  Holy  Bible,  book  divine. 
 
 By  John  Burton,  Nottingham,  1775-1822.  f  'Evangelical  Magazine,'  1805. 
 Ver.  4  line  3  altered  from  '  O  thou  precious  book  divine. ' 
 
 342.  Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn. 
 
 By  Rev.  J.  D.  Burns,     f  Author's  '  Evening  Hymn,'  1857.     (198*.) 
 
 343.  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 
 
 Attributed  to  Dorothy  Ann  Thrupp.     f  '  Hymns  for  the  Young,'  1830.     (333*-) 
 
 344.  There's  a  Friend  for  little  children. 
 
 By  *  Albert  Midlane,  Newport,  Isle  of  Wight,  1825-  .  f  '  Good  News  for 
 the  Little  Ones,'  1861.     There  are  6  stanzas,  of  which  5  and  6  are  omitted. — 
 
 5  '  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  sing  ; 
 They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 
 
 But  worship  Him  as  King. 
 
 6  '  There's  a  robe  for  little  children 
 
 Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
 And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 
 
 And  a  psalm  of  victory. 
 All,  all  above  is  treasured 
 
 And  found  in  Christ  alone  : 
 O  come,  dear  little  children, 
 
 That  all  may  be  your  own. 
 
 345.  I  was  a  wandering  sheep. 
 By  *  Rev.   Dr.    H.   Bonar.     Author's   'The   Bible   Hymn   Book,'    1845,    and 
 afterwards  in  his  '  Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  first  series,  1857,  under  the  title 
 of  '  Lost  but  Found.'     (114*.) 
 
 346.  Lead,  Holy  Shepherd,  lead  us. 
 
 Translated  from  the  Greek  of  Clement  of  Alexandria,  who  died  A.D.  220,  by 
 Rev.  Dr.  H.  M.  Macgill.  This  is  a  selection  of  verses  from  a  rendering 
 in  Translator's  '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life,'  1876.     (29*.) 
 
 347.  I'm  a  little  pilgrim. 
 
 By  Rev.  John  Curwen,  London,  1817-1880.  f  Curwen's  'Child's  Own  Hymn 
 Book,'  1841.  Written  by  the  author  in  consequence  of  being  refused  permission 
 to  insert  in  his  '  Child's  own  Hymn  Book '  a  hymn  with  a  similar  first  line,  which  he 
 learned,  after  the  index  was  stereotyped,  was  a  copyright  hymn,  but  which  the 
 owner  of  the  copyright  would  not  '  for  love  or  money '  allow  him  to  insert.  As 
 a  way  out  of  the  difficulty,  he  wrote  this  hymn,  which  now  appears  in  almost  every 
 children's  collection. 
 
 481 
 
NOTES. 
 
 348.  Childhood's  years  are  passing  o'er  us. 
 
 By  *  William  Dickson,  Esq.,  Edinburgh,  1817-  f  '  Bateman's  Sacred  Songs,' 
 1842. 
 
 349.  Little  travellers  Zionward. 
 By  James  Edmeston.     In  Author's  '  Infant  Breathings,'  1846.     (215*.) 
 
 350.  Here  we  suffer  grief  and  pain. 
 
 By  Thomas  Bilby,  teacher,  London,  died  1872.  f  '  Infant  Teacher's  Assistant,' 
 1832.     Line  3  of  verse  3  is  altered  from  '  every  Infant  school.' 
 
 351.  We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest. 
 
 By  Elizabeth  King,  wife  of  Thos.  Mills,  Esq.,  M.P.,  1805-1829.     Written  by  the 
 authoress  on  reading  in  Bridges'  cxix.  Psalm,  '  We  speak  of  heaven,  but  oh  to  be 
 there  ! '     Mrs.  Mills  died  only  a  few  weeks  after  writing  this  hymn,     f  In  '  Life  of 
 Mrs.  Carus  Wilson.'     There  are  6  verses,  of  which  ver.  4  is  omitted —   ■ 
 '  We  speak  of  its  anthems  of  praise, 
 With  which  we  can  never  compare 
 The  sweetest  on  earth  we  can  raise  ; 
 But  what  will  it  be  to  be  there  ! ' 
 The  word  'of  is  omitted  from  line  2  of  verse  i,  and  lines  2  and  3  of  verses 
 2  and  4,  and  '  still '  from  verse  5  line  2. 
 
 352.  There  is  a  happy  land. 
 
 By  *  An  drew  Young,  teacher,  Edinburgh,  1807-/^  g#  Written  in  1838  to  an 
 Indian  air  set  to  the  words — 
 
 '  I've  come  from  a  happy  land 
 Where  care  is  unknown.' 
 which  he  had  the  previous  day  heard  played  by  a  young  lady,     f  '  Bateman's 
 Sacred  Songs,'  1842. 
 
 353.  Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
 
 The  'Gloria  in  Excelsis,'  commonly  called  the  Greek  Doxology.  Appointed  in 
 the  Church  Service  by  the  Council  of  Toledo,  A.D.  633,  but  its  composition 
 belongs  to  a  much  earlier  date. 
 
 354.  We  praise  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 The  '  Te  Deum  Laudamus, '  a  hymn  supposed  to  be  of  the  fourth  century,  and 
 attributed  variously  to  St.  Ambrose,  St.  Augustine,  and  St.  Hilary. 
 
 355.  The  strain  upraise. 
 Translated  from  'Cantemus  cuncti  melodum  nunc,  alleluia,'  a  Latin  hymn  by 
 Notker,  commonly  called  'Notker  Balbulus,'  830-912,  by  Rev.  J.  Mason  Neale. 
 It  appeared  in  '  The  Hymnal  Noted,'  1851.     (120*.) 
 
 356.  Day  of  anger,  all  arresting. 
 A  translation  of  the  '  Dies  Iras '  of  Thomas  of  Celano  {circa  1250)  by  Rev.  W. 
 B.  Robertson,  D.  D.,  United  Presbyterian  church,  Irvine,  1820-1886.     Dr.  Robert- 
 son had  in  1854  published  10  verses  of  another  translation,  in  a  small  collection 
 edited  by  him  entitled  '  Hosanna,'  the  first  verse  of  which  is — 
 '  Day  of  Wrath,  alas  !  that  day 
 Heavens  on  fire  shall  melt  away, 
 Olden  Seers  and  Psalmists  say  ; ' 
 but  this  new  rendering  was  supplied  by  him  in  MS.  to  the  Committee  for  this 
 Hymnal.     There  are  numerous  other  English  translations  of  this,  the  grandest  of 
 
 482 
 
NOTES. 
 
 all  the  mediaeval  hymns.  The  editor  has  79  in  his  possession,  from  that  of 
 Du  Bartas  in  1621,  to  Dr.  Nathan  Brown's,  published  at  Yokohama,  1881,  but  this 
 is  only  about  one  half  of  the  number  in  existence. 
 
 357.  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing-. 
 By  Rev.  John  Fawcett,  Baptist  minister,  Wainsgate,  near  Halifax,   1739-1817. 
 f  '  Dr.  Conyers's  Hymn  Book,'  1774  ;  stanzas  2  and  3  subsequently  altered  by  Hon. 
 and  Rev.  Walter  Shirley,  1725-1786,  in  '  Countess  of  Huntingdon's  Hymn  Book,' 
 1776.     (223*.) 
 
 358.  O  Saviour,  bless  us  e'er  we  go. 
 By  Rev.  F.  W.  Faber,  D.D.     In  Author's  'Jesus  and  Mary,'  1852,  and  '  Hymns,' 
 1861.     There  are  7  stanzas,  of  which  3,  4  and  7  are  omitted.     Stanza  1  line  1  is 
 altered  from — 
 
 '  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  e'er  we  go,' 
 and  stanza  3  line  5  is  altered  from — 
 
 '  Nor  in  tinsimple  ways  ensnared.'     (9*.) 
 
 359.  Of  Thy  love  some  gracious  token. 
 
 By  Thomas  Kelly,     f  In  Author's  '  Hymns,'  1802.     (47*.) 
 
 360.  Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise. 
 By  Rev.  John  Ellerton.     Written  for  a  festival  at  Xantwich,   1866.     Abridged 
 by  author  for  publication  in  '  Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern,'  1868.     (236*.) 
 
 361.  Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord. 
 
 By  Joseph  Hart,     f  Author's  '  Hymns,'  2nd  edition,  1762.     {104*.) 
 
 362.  Lord,  let  mercy  now  attend  us. 
 
 Anon. 
 
 363.  For  a  season  called  to  part. 
 By  John  Newton.     Two  out   of  7  verses  of  a   hymn  entitled   'At  Parting,' 
 commencing — 
 
 '  As  the  sun's  enlivening  eye,' 
 which  appeared  in  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779.     Ver.  1  line  2  is  altered  from  'Let  us 
 then  ourselves  commend,'     (83*.) 
 
 364.  Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead. 
 
 By  John  Newton,     f  '  Olney  Hymns,'  1779.     Verse  3  has  been  altered  from  — 
 
 '  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise. '     (83*. ) 
 
 365.  Part  in  peace :  Christ's  life  was  peace. 
 By  Sarah  F.  Adams,     f  In  her  'Vivia  Perpetua,'  1841.     (201*.) 
 
 366.  May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour. 
 By  John  Newton,     7  In  'Olney  Hymns,'  1779.     (83*.) 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 1.  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Bv  Brady  and  Tate.     Appended  to  their  'New  Version  of  the  Psalms,'  1696. 
 (210*.) 
 
 2.  To  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne. 
 
 By  Rev.  William  Cameron,  Kirknewton,  (?)  1751-1811,  appended  by  him  to 
 Paraphrase  lxvi.  1781.     (Dox.  5.) 
 
 483  // 
 
NOTES. 
 
 3.  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
 
 By  Bishop  Ken.     (297*.) 
 
 4.  Unto  the  Father,  God  of  heaven. 
 
 Translated  from  St.  Ambrose  by  Rev.  Dr.  H.  M.  MacgilL  f  'Songs  of  the 
 Christian  Creed  and  Life,'  1876.     (29*.) 
 
 5.   Hark !  how  the  adoring-  hosts. 
 
 Bv  Isaac  Watts  and  William  Cameron  (?)  It  forms  part  of  Paraphrase  lxvi.  1781. 
 (4*  "Dox.  2*.) 
 
 6.   From  all  that  dwell  below  the  sky. 
 By  Isaac  Watts.     His  version  of  Psalm  cxvii.,  1719.     (4*.) 
 
 7.  Now  to  Him  who  loved  us,  gave  us. 
 
 By  Samuel  Miller  Waring,  Widcombe,  Bath,  1792-1827.  Altered  from  the  1st 
 ver.  of  a  hymn  of  2  verses,     f  ^n  Author's  '  Sacred  Melodies,'  1826. 
 
 8.  Now  to  the  King  of  heaven. 
 
 The  first  half  of  this  doxology  is  altered  from  a  hymn  by  Dr.  Doddridge,  '  Loud 
 to  the  King  of  Heaven,'  and  the  second  part  is  from  Watts's  Psalm  cxlviii.  f  '  The 
 Relief  Hymn  Book,'  1833. 
 
 9.  Glory,  glory  everlasting. 
 The  concluding  verse  of  a  Latin  hymn  of  Fortunatus,  530-609,  translated  by  Rev. 
 Dr.  H.  M.  MacgilL     Appeared  in  '  Songs  of  the  Christian  Creed  and  Life,'  1876. 
 (29*.) 
 
 10.   I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath. 
 
 By  Isaac  Watts,     f  Author's  version  of  Psalm  cxlvi.  ver.  1,  1719.     (4*.) 
 
 11.  Glory  bs  to  Him  who  gave  us. 
 
 Concluding  verse  of  a  hymn,  '  Who  hath  our  report  believed,'  said  to  be  by  Rev. 
 Martin  Madan,  London,  1726-1790.     f  In  his  'Collection  of  Hymns,'  1763.    (70*.) 
 
 12.  Immortal  honour,  endless  fame. 
 
 Concluding  verse  of  Hymn  100.     See  ante. 
 
 13.  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father. 
 By  *  Rev.  Dr.  H.  Bonar.     First  verse  of  a  hymn  of  4  stanzas,  entitled  '  Praise.' 
 f  '  Hymns  of  Faith  and  Hope,'  third  series,  1866.     (114*.) 
 
 \  14.  Lord,  bless  us  still.  \ 
 
 (  15.   Blessed,  blessed  be  Jehovah !  \ 
 These  two  f  in  R.   A.  Smith's  'Sacred  Harmonv  of  the  Church  of  Scotland,' 
 1834. 
 
 16.   Hallelujah !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 
 Adapted  from  Rev.  xi.  19. 
 
 17.   Holy,  Holy,   Holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts. 
 
 The  •  Trisagion  '  or  '  Ter  Sanctus '  of  the  Ancient  Greek  and  Latin  Churches. 
 
 1 3.   Glory  be  to  the  Father. 
 The  '  Gloria  Patri '  of  the  Ancient  Church. 
 
 4§4 
 
INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE   TEXTS. 
 
 The  Hymns  for  Times  and  Seasons,  for  Special  Occasions,  and  for 
 the  Young  have  not  been  included  in  this  Index. 
 
 GENESIS. 
 
 HYMN 
 j.  3»  287 
 
 iv.  26,  139 
 
 xvii.  7,  23,  274 
 
 xxii.  14,  207 
 
 xxiv.  63,  203 
 
 xxviii.  18,  19,         201 
 xxxii.  24,  204 
 
 . .  26,  205,  206 
 
 293 
 
 xlix.  10, 
 
 EXODUS, 
 
 xiii.  2i,  22,  213 
 
 xxv.  21,  22,  130 
 
 xxxiii.  14,  15,  198 
 
 xxxiv.  6,  7,  24 
 
 LEVITICUS 
 
 iv.  29, 
 xxv.  8-13, 
 xxvi.  40-42, 
 
 191 
 112 
 
 115 
 
 DEUTERONOMY. 
 
 i ii.  25, 
 
 iv.  29,  30, 
 xiv.  1, 
 xxxiii.  27, 
 xxxiv.  1-4, 
 
 244 
 "5 
 240 
 145 
 244 
 
 JOSHUA. 
 
 xxiii.  8, 
 
 196 
 
 1  SAMUEL 
 
 iii.  18,        20,  172, 
 vii.  12, 
 
 174 
 220 
 
 2  SAMUEL. 
 
 xxii.  2,  3, 
 
 164 
 
 xxni.  s,  22 
 
 1  KINGS. 
 
 viii.  22-52,  273 
 
 2  KINGS, 
 xxii.  19,  123 
 
 1  CHRONICLES. 
 
 PSALMS. 
 
 PSALMS. 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 iv.  10, 
 
 212 
 
 xxx.  4, 
 
 2 
 
 Ixxvii.  19, 
 
 19 
 
 xxix.  13, 
 
 1 4S 
 
 ••  5, 
 
 226 
 
 lxxviii.  14, 
 
 213 
 
 ..  14, 
 
 18 
 
 xxxi.  15, 
 
 175 
 
 lxxx.  14,  15, 
 
 295 
 
 •  •  15, 
 
 229,   232 
 
 xxxiv., 
 
 210 
 
 Ixxxi.  10, 
 
 194 
 
 ••  15, 
 
 181 
 
 lxxxiv.  2, 
 
 20I 
 
 2  CHRONICL 
 
 ..  i8,_ 
 
 123 
 
 lxxxv.  6, 
 
 187 
 
 xxxvii.  5, 
 
 171. 
 
 173 
 
 lxxxvi.  5, 
 
 194 
 
 vi.  19-42, 
 
 273 
 
 xxxix.  12, 
 
 232 
 
 lxxxvii.  3, 
 
 246.  253 
 
 xl.17, 
 
 181 
 
 lxxxix.  6, 
 
 20C 
 
 NEHEMIA1 
 
 xiii.  2, 
 
 200 
 
 •  •  15, 
 
 112 
 
 •  \5> 
 
 176 
 
 . .  16,  17, 
 
 7 
 
 viii.  10, 
 
 222 
 
 xliii.  1,  2, 
 
 183 
 
 xc, 
 
 3*5 
 
 xiii.  31, 
 
 l86 
 
 ••  3, 
 
 109 
 
 xci.  9,  10, 
 
 209 
 
 xiv.  2, 
 
 38 
 
 xcii.  1, 
 
 266 
 
 JOB 
 
 ..  17, 
 
 83 
 
 xcvi.  9, 
 
 264 
 
 i.  21, 
 
 174 
 20 
 236 
 175 
 
 58,  59 
 
 xlvi.  1, 
 
 144 
 
 xcvii.  2, 
 
 19.  169 
 
 ii.  10, 
 xiii.  17, 
 xiv.  5, 
 xix.  25, 
 
 xlviii.  14, 
 xlix.  5, 
 1.  14,  15. 
 Ii.  6, 
 ..  10, 
 
 207, 
 
 214 
 143 
 150 
 272 
 160 
 
 xcviii.  1,  2, 
 c., 
 
 cii.  13, 
 ciii., 
 
 21 
 
 292 
 
 6 
 
 290 
 
 S,  ic 
 
 xxiii.  3, 
 xxix.  2, 
 
 201 
 187 
 
 ..  11, 
 
 198 
 
 •  •  2, 
 
 12 
 
 xxxviii.  7, 
 
 268 
 
 . .  12, 
 
 104 
 
 187 
 
 civ.  1, 
 
 8 
 
 xiii.  6, 
 
 126 
 
 ..  17, 
 
 123 
 
 •  •  .34. 
 
 227 
 
 lv.  8,  9, 
 
 179 
 
 cvi.  4, 
 
 186 
 
 PSALMS. 
 
 . .  22,       134, 
 
 171. 
 
 179 
 
 cvii.  1-8, 
 
 15 
 
 lvii.  i, 
 
 124 
 
 ••  7. 
 
 172 
 
 iv.  6,        136, 
 
 155.  194 
 
 lxii.  1, 
 
 176 
 
 ..8,9. 
 
 12 
 
 y.  3, 
 
 297 
 
 ••  5, 
 
 170 
 
 ex., 
 
 65 
 
 lx.  9,  10, 
 
 124 
 
 ..8, 
 
 209 
 
 •  -.5, 
 
 62 
 
 xiv.  7, 
 
 286 
 
 lxiii.  1,       74 
 
 126 
 
 200 
 
 cxi.  4, 
 
 8 
 
 xvi.  5, 
 
 179 
 
 ..  6, 
 
 203 
 
 cxiii.  5,  6, 
 
 9 
 
 ..  8, 
 
 197 
 
 ..  8, 
 
 196 
 
 208 
 
 cxv.  1, 
 
 128 
 
 ..  10, 
 
 51 
 
 lxv.  II, 
 
 3H 
 
 ..  12, 
 
 207 
 
 . .  11, 
 
 236 
 
 lxvi.  8, 
 
 12 
 
 cxvi.  12,  13, 
 
 150 
 
 xvii.  1, 
 
 272 
 
 lxvii.  1,    122 
 
 289 
 
 293 
 
 •  •  15, 
 
 237 
 
 •  :  15, 
 
 188,  224 
 
 lxviii.  18, 
 
 56,  5 
 
 ••  V?., 
 
 139 
 
 xix.  1-6, 
 
 13 
 
 ..  20, 
 
 145 
 
 cxviii.  25, 
 
 290 
 
 xxiii.  6, 
 
 207 
 
 ..  31, 
 
 285 
 
 294 
 
 cxix.  91, 
 
 7 
 
 xxiv.  5, 
 
 212 
 
 Ixxi.  5, 
 
 17 
 
 ..  92, 
 
 no 
 
 •  •  7-io, 
 
 54.  56 
 
 ..  17, 
 
 16 
 
 148 
 
 ••  97, 
 
 no 
 
 xxv.  7, 
 
 186 
 
 ..  18, 
 
 234 
 
 ..  105, 
 
 109,  no 
 
 xxvii.  1, 
 
 164 
 
 lxxii., 
 
 284 
 
 285 
 
 ..  129,  130, 
 
 108,  in 
 
 ..  i-3» 
 
 143 
 
 ,••  \l> 
 
 289 
 
 ..  170, 
 
 271 
 
 ••  7-9. 
 
 124 
 
 lxxm.  23, 
 
 197 
 
 198 
 
 exxi., 
 
 16 
 
 ..  8, 
 
 209 
 
 •  •  25, 
 
 153 
 
 188 
 
 exxx., 
 
 125 
 
 . .  11, 
 
 216 
 
 lxxiv.  22, 
 
 290 
 
 cxxxi., 
 
 177 
 
 389 
 
INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS. 
 
 PSALMS. 
 
 ISAIAH. 
 
 LAMENTATIONS. 
 
 MATTHEW. 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 cxxxi.  2,                  176 
 
 xxvii.  2,  3, 
 
 295 
 
 iii.  24-26,         170,  173 
 
 viii.  2, 
 
 160 
 
 cxxxii.  16,               221 
 
 xxviii    12, 
 
 118 
 
 ..  11, 
 
 293 
 
 cxxxvi.,                      15 
 
 xxx    15, 
 
 176 
 
 EZEKIEL. 
 
 ;•    17, 
 
 134 
 
 ■•  23,..                        97 
 cxxxvu.  1-4,            146 
 cxxxviii.  2,              108 
 
 . .  18, 
 xxxi.  3, 
 xxxii.  2,    42 
 
 146 
 
 215 
 
 I3L  133 
 
 xxxiv.  30,  31,              6 
 xxxvi.  25-27,  103,  160, 
 
 IX.    12,' 
 ••    37,38, 
 
 x.  25, 
 
 88 
 
 294 
 
 39 
 
 ..6,                              9 
 cxxxix.  17,                16 
 cxlv.  2,                       96 
 
 xxxiii.  17, 
 XXXV.  1,  2, 
 . .  10, 
 
 235 
 295 
 236 
 
 xxxvii.  9,                 105 
 xlviii.  35,                 229 
 
 xi.  5, 
 ..  19, 
 ..  28,        114, 
 
 37,94 
 
 87 
 
 119,  120 
 
 ..  7,  8,                       11 
 
 xl.  II, 
 
 275,  277 
 
 DANIEL. 
 
 ..  29, 
 
 40 
 
 . .  9,                             8 
 
 ..29-31, 
 
 219 
 
 •  ;.  29,    30, 
 
 38 
 
 cxlvn.  1,                  266 
 
 xh.   IO, 
 
 183 
 
 vii.  14,                     284 
 
 xiii.  16, 
 
 113,  "8 
 
 ••3,..                       ii5 
 
 xlii.  1-12, 
 
 285 
 
 xi.  32,                      291 
 
 ••  37, 
 
 162 
 
 cxlvin.,                       7 
 
 •  -.3, 
 
 Il8 
 
 ..  44, 
 
 137 
 
 •  •  1,  2,                        s 
 
 xlni.  1, 
 
 143 
 
 HOSEA. 
 
 xiv.  23, 
 
 40,  203 
 
 cxlix.  2,             65,  221 
 
 ..  21, 
 
 161 
 
 ii.  14,                        189 
 vi.  1,                         189 
 
 •  •  35,  36, 
 
 37 
 
 xliv.  3, 
 
 274 
 
 xv.  25, 
 
 208 
 
 PROVERBS. 
 
 •  •  5, 
 
 139 
 
 ..  28, 
 
 193 
 
 iii.  12,                      181 
 . .  13-17,                  221 
 
 .;    25,                                     183 
 
 vi.  23,                      109 
 viii.  22,                     26 
 
 ..23, 
 xlv.  15, 
 ..24,  25, 
 xlix.  15, 
 1.  10, 
 H.  3, 
 ••  9 
 ..  11, 
 Hi.  5, 
 ••  7» 
 ..  10, 
 
 97 
 
 19,  169 
 
 192 
 
 76 
 
 146,  179 
 
 xii.  4,                        204 
 xiv.  1,  2,        115,  116, 
 138 
 ••  5,                          105 
 ..8,                         187 
 
 xvi.  24, 
 xviii.  14, 
 ..  20, 
 xix.  14, 
 xxi.  9, 
 
 168 
 14c 
 262 
 274-277 
 265 
 
 x.  22,                       212 
 
 xi.  24,                        18 
 xv.  19,                     216 
 xviii.  24,                   87 
 xix.  17,                     18 
 
 295 
 290 
 228 
 292 
 113,  288 
 288 
 
 JOEL. 
 
 »•  13.                      "5 
 ..  28,                      107 
 
 MICAH. 
 
 xxiv.  42, 
 xxv.  1-12, 
 xxvi.  42, 
 xxvii.  38, 
 
 •  •  45, 
 xxviii.  5,  6, 
 
 162 
 67 
 42 
 27 
 42 
 SO,52 
 
 ECCLESIASTES. 
 
 ..  14, 
 
 ..  15. 
 
 44 
 292 
 
 11.  10,                       229 
 vii.  18,  19,                 24 
 
 . .  20, 
 
 265 
 
 iii.  1,                         175 
 ix.  10,                       116 
 
 lm.  3, 
 •  •  3,  4, 
 
 27 
 
 79 
 
 HABAKKUK. 
 
 MARK. 
 
 SONG   OF    SOLO- 
 
 • •  4,  5. 
 
 . .  11, 
 
 42 
 
 140 
 
 iii.  17,  18,                  21 
 ..  19,                          90 
 
 v:.36> 
 
 135 
 
 MON. 
 
 liv.  7,  8, 
 
 226 
 
 viii.  34, 
 ..  •  38, 
 ix.  24, 
 
 4i 
 163 
 142 
 
 j;  3,                     75,  83 
 
 ..  10, 
 
 ii.t 
 
 22 
 192 
 117 
 
 ZEPHANIAH. 
 
 11.  1,  4,                    235 
 
 ii.  11,                      296 
 
 x.  28, 
 
 137 
 
 ..  16,               141,  225 
 
 ■■  3, 
 ..  6, 
 
 r-7' 
 
 Ivn.  15,       9 
 
 xv.  47, 
 
 49 
 
 ..  17,                       231 
 iv.  16,                       103 
 
 V.   2,                                        72 
 
 121,  136 
 
 116 
 
 123,  200 
 
 HAGGAI. 
 
 ii.  7,                   30,  292 
 
 xvi.  6,                  50,  52 
 LUKE. 
 
 .  .    IO,                                    92 
 ..    l6,                                    91 
 
 vi.  3,                        225 
 vii.  10,                     225 
 
 lviii.  11, 
 lix.  20, 
 
 Ix.  1-3, 
 
 214 
 
 29 
 
 287,  293 
 
 ZECHARIAH. 
 
 ix.  9,  10,                    30 
 
 »•  47. 
 
 ..  68-71, 
 ii.  7) 
 
 84 
 15 
 34 
 
 viii.  5,             145,  196 
 
 . .  11, 
 ..  18-20, 
 
 291 
 243 
 
 •;.I7,                               235 
 
 xii.  10,                       223 
 
 ..  13. 
 
 35 
 32,  268 
 
 ISAIAH. 
 
 . .  21, 
 Ixi.  1, 
 
 253 
 63 
 
 xiii.  1,              117,  190 
 
 •  ■  14, 
 
 ..  15. 
 
 3i 
 28,  33 
 
 i.  18,                 24,  190 
 
 :  -..3> 
 
 184,  226 
 
 MALACHI. 
 
 •  •  25-28, 
 
 30 
 
 ii.  18,                       288 
 
 Ixii.  5, 
 
 140 
 
 iii.  2,                         68 
 ••7,                          189 
 
 iii.  16, 
 
 105,  107 
 
 v.  1,                         295 
 
 lxiii.  1-6, 
 
 62 
 
 iv.  18, 
 
 63,94 
 
 vi.  3.                   *.  2,  3 
 
 ..16, 
 
 23 
 
 •  •  i9> 
 
 112 
 
 ..J,                           95 
 
 lxiv.  4, 
 
 118 
 
 ;•  J7,                             9 
 
 V.    TI, 
 
 217 
 
 viii.  10,                    210 
 
 lxv.  17, 
 
 296 
 
 iv.  2,                           86 
 
 vii.  22, 
 
 37 
 
 ix.  2,                        287 
 
 -;    6,                                35,92 
 
 lxvi.  2, 
 ..  13. 
 
 123 
 9 
 
 MATTHEW. 
 
 ix.  26, 
 x.  24, 
 
 i&3 
 "3 
 
 xi.  1-9,                     289 
 
 i.  21,              83,  84,  94 
 
 xi.  13, 
 
 100 
 
 xii.  1,                        226 
 ..  2,                          167 
 
 JEREMIAH. 
 
 ..  23,                         29 
 ii.  i-ii,                      36 
 
 xii.  32, 
 
 ••  37, 
 
 228 
 
 162 
 
 xiii.  4,                       291 
 
 viii.  22, 
 
 88 
 
 v.  4,                          184 
 
 xv.  7, 
 
 140 
 
 xiv.  22,                     119 
 
 x.  23, 
 
 216 
 
 •;  45,                             11 
 
 . .  18, 
 
 122,  138 
 
 xix.  23-25,                285 
 
 xvii.  17, 
 
 17 
 
 vi.  10,                       174 
 
 xvi.  5, 
 
 149 
 
 xxv.  4,                      127 
 
 xxiii.  6, 
 
 192 
 
 ..  25,                        171 
 
 xvii.  5, 
 
 142 
 
 ..9,                            71 
 
 xxxi.  3, 
 
 26 
 
 •  •  25-34,                     21 
 
 •  •  .J.?> 
 
 78 
 
 xxvi.  i*                    253 
 
 xlv.  5, 
 
 177 
 
 •:.33,                        193 
 
 xvm.  1-7, 
 
 205 
 
 ..  9,                        2ot 
 
 1-34. 
 
 i43 
 
 vn.  7,  8,   130, 193,  194 
 
 ..  13, 
 
 122 
 
 39° 
 
INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS. 
 
 LUKE. 
 
 JOHN. 
 
 ROMANS. 
 
 EPHESIANS. 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 xix.  10, 
 
 220 
 
 xix.  34, 
 
 132 
 
 XV.    13,         IOI,   I02,   222 
 
 iv-  IO,                              54 
 
 ..  40, 
 
 84 
 
 ..  41,  42, 
 
 49 
 
 •  •  .30,                                     204 
 
 ••   31,  32,                        158 
 
 •  •  .41. 
 
 78 
 
 XX.    I, 
 
 50 
 
 xvi.  27,                        4 
 
 V-   2,                                    159 
 
 xxi.  14, 
 
 286 
 
 xxi.  15-17, 
 
 73 
 
 ...   20,                                 148 
 
 •  •  27, 
 
 66 
 
 vi.  10,                        166 
 
 xxii.  31, 
 
 81 
 185 
 185 
 
 ACTS 
 
 1  CORINTHIANS. 
 
 ••  32, 
 
 ••  5, 
 
 106 
 
 i.  18,                        47 
 ..  24,                       46 
 
 PHILIPPIANS. 
 
 xxiii.  33, 
 
 43 
 
 ••  7. 
 
 175 
 
 i.  21,        152,  156,  180, 
 
 ..  42, 
 
 186,  190 
 
 ..  9, 
 
 56 
 
 •  •  30,              133,  192 
 ..  31,                      128 
 ii.  2,                             46 
 .-.:  9,                            67 
 111.  16,                       100 
 
 i95 
 
 •  •  48, 
 
 •  ■  55, 
 
 223 
 49 
 
 ..  11, 
 ii.  1-4, 
 
 57 
 
 106 
 
 . .  23,                237,  238 
 11.  5,                           40 
 
 xxiv.  1-3, 
 ..  26, 
 
 5i 
 
 55 
 
 ..  17, 
 IV.  12, 
 
 107 
 85,  127 
 
 •.6,7,                 31,34 
 ..  7,  8,                       97 
 
 ..  29, 
 
 234 
 
 v.  31, 
 
 53,  65 
 
 . .  21,                        225 
 
 ..  22,                         211 
 vi.  20,         96,  149,  152 
 ix.  24,                        167 
 
 •  •  9.  10,        73,  92,  93- 
 
 JOHN. 
 
 •:.32, 
 vn.  60, 
 xi.  18, 
 
 104 
 241 
 288 
 
 a                          I57 
 ..  16,                         in 
 
 iii.  7,  8,             136,  137 
 
 i.  1, 
 
 27 
 
 xiii.  36, 
 
 161 
 
 x.  4,                           132 
 
 ••8,                             45 
 
 ••  3, 
 
 14 
 
 .-:  39, 
 
 191 
 
 xii.  4,                         105 
 
 •  •  8-10,                      195 
 
 ..  9, 
 
 86 
 
 xiv.  22, 
 
 168 
 
 ••.13,                         255 
 
 . .  10,                           41 
 
 ..  14, 
 
 27,  28,  33 
 
 xvi.  9, 
 
 294 
 
 xiii.  12,                      230 
 xv.  4,                            51 
 
 ..  12-14,                    167 
 
 . .  29, 
 
 44.  !9i 
 
 xvii.  27, 
 
 197 
 
 ..  13,  14,                    96 
 
 «i-  5, 
 
 103 
 
 xxi.  14, 
 
 170 
 
 . .  20,                   52,  241 
 . .  22,                            89 
 . .  24-28,                       64 
 ..  36-57,                    242 
 •  •  47,                            89 
 
 . .  21,                         224 
 
 IV.  1-26, 
 
 76 
 
 xxvi.  18, 
 
 293 
 
 iv.  4,                  221,  228 
 
 ..   21, 
 
 263 
 
 . .  22, 
 
 220 
 
 ..  6,           82,  170,  193 
 
 •;    24, 
 
 272 
 
 xxvii.  23, 
 
 141 
 
 •  •11,                177,  178 
 
 vi.  20, 
 
 183 
 
 ••  12,  13,                  314 
 
 ••  35, 
 
 74 
 
 ROMANS. 
 
 ••  55,                          52 
 
 ..  18,                         211 
 
 ••  37, 
 
 119,  120 
 
 ..63, 
 ..  68, 
 
 107 
 77,  127,  188 
 
 i.  14, 
 
 ,.  16,           45 
 
 149,  294 
 47,  163 
 
 2  CORINTHIANS. 
 
 COLOSSIANS. 
 
 v\\:  37, 
 
 74,  114,  133 
 
 iii.  20, 
 
 129 
 
 i.  4,                             210 
 
 i.  16,                            14 
 
 vm.  12, 
 
 86,  114 
 
 ..  27, 
 
 128 
 
 iv.  10,  11,                   41 
 
 . .  18,                           92 
 
 •  •  32, 
 
 85 
 
 ••  31, 
 
 151 
 
 v.  7,                           146 
 
 ii.  7,                           148 
 
 •  •  58, 
 
 26 
 
 iv.  5, 
 
 147 
 
 . .  8,          180,  237,  238 
 
 :.:  I5,                         97 
 
 ix.  5, 
 
 86 
 
 ..  25, 
 
 42 
 
 ..  14,                  45,  154 
 
 111.  1,                          52 
 
 X.  II, 
 
 220 
 
 v.  1-5, 
 
 227 
 
 ..  14,  15,          152,  156 
 
 •  •  3,                  218,  219 
 
 ..  28, 
 
 85,  219 
 
 ..  2, 
 
 85,  221 
 
 vi.  2,                          121 
 
 ..  4,                          224 
 
 ..  42, 
 
 202 
 
 ..  4, 
 
 17 
 
 . .  10,                         184 
 
 ..11,                  90,  154 
 
 XI.   II, 
 
 241 
 
 ••  5, 
 
 202 
 
 viii.  5,                        137 
 
 ..  16,                        268 
 
 ..  25, 
 
 238 
 
 ..  11, 
 
 222 
 
 ix.  15,                          11 
 
 •-.35, 
 xii.  25,  2 
 ..  26, 
 
 78,  79 
 5,                168 
 39,  120,  217, 
 
 ••  17, 
 . .  21, 
 vii.  6, 
 
 34,89 
 25 
 42 
 
 GALATIANS. 
 
 1  THESSALO- 
 NIANS. 
 
 •:..35» 
 
 252 
 121 
 
 ..  24, 
 •  :..25, 
 
 126 
 151 
 
 i.  16,                         199 
 iii-  7,                           23 
 
 i-  15,  16,                    71 
 iv.  13,                       240 
 
 xiii.  15, 
 
 40,  157 
 
 vm.  17, 
 
 120 
 
 •  •  14,               239,  241 
 
 •  •  23, 
 
 206 
 
 ..  18, 
 
 230 
 
 •  •  21,                        131 
 
 ..  16,  17,                   70 
 
 ••  34, 
 
 158 
 
 . .  22, 
 
 296 
 
 ..  29,                          23 
 
 ..  17,                       252 
 
 xiv.  6, 
 
 85,90 
 
 ..  26, 
 
 201 
 
 v.  22,                         102 
 
 v.  6,                         162 
 
 ..  16,  17 
 
 98,  100 
 
 ..  28, 
 
 19,  20 
 
 vi.  2,                          159 
 
 ..  11,                       159 
 
 ..  19, 
 
 58 
 
 •  •  32, 
 
 211 
 
 . .  14,     45,  46   47,  155 
 
 ..  21, 
 ..  26, 
 xv.  4, 
 
 199 
 
 •  •  34"39, 
 
 58 
 165,  219 
 202,  205 
 
 2  THESSALO- 
 
 99 
 196 
 
 ••  37, 
 
 ••  38,          39 
 
 EPHESIANS. 
 
 NIANS. 
 
 ••    7, 
 
 193 
 
 x.  3-5, 
 
 151 
 
 i.  3,                           " 
 
 i.  7,                  236,  237 
 
 ..  11 
 
 222 
 
 •  :  14,  15, 
 
 288,  294 
 
 . .  17,               104,  106 
 
 _•_.  7-10,                      69 
 
 . .  12, 
 
 158 
 
 xi.  25,  26, 
 
 286 
 
 ii.  8,                    25,  147 
 
 ii.  16,  17,          145,  210 
 
 ..  15, 
 
 87 
 
 ..  26, 
 
 29 
 
 ..  8,  9,             128,  129 
 
 . .  26, 
 xvi.  8-1 1 
 
 98 
 104 
 
 ••  33, 
 xn.  5, 
 
 19,  169 
 255 
 
 . .  10,                            6 
 ..  14,                          90 
 
 1  TIMOTHY. 
 
 . .  22, 
 
 184 
 
 . .  16, 
 
 177 
 
 ill.  12,                       130 
 
 i.  17,                           4 
 
 xvii.  9, 
 
 185 
 
 xiii.  11, 
 
 231,  233 
 
 ••  15,                        254 
 
 ..  18,                      166 
 
 •  •  .?4, 
 
 76,  252 
 
 xiv.  7-9, 
 
 154,  156 
 
 . .  19,                202,  206 
 
 iii.  16,            28,  34,  54 
 
 xviii.  13, 
 
 131 
 
 •  •  8,  9, 
 
 152 
 
 iv.  4-6,                     255 
 
 vi.  6,                         178 
 
 xix.  25, 
 
 223 
 
 ..  17, 
 
 102 
 
 ..8,                           56 
 
 ..  12,               165,  166 
 
 ■•  30, 
 
 48 
 
 ..  19, 
 
 159 
 
 •  •  9,  10,                     57 
 
 . .  16,                     1,  28 
 
 391 
 
INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS. 
 
 2  TIMOTHY. 
 
 HEBREWS. 
 
 2  PETER. 
 
 REVELATION. 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 HYMN 
 
 i.  IO,                          238 
 
 xi.  6,                         232 
 
 i-  1,                            147 
 
 v.  6, 
 
 53 
 
 ..    12,                                 163 
 
 ..  10,                229,  250 
 
 ..  10,                         161 
 
 . .  6-9. 
 
 248 
 
 ii.  3,                          165 
 
 ..  13,                        215 
 
 ••  19,                        235 
 
 ..  6-14, 
 
 5 
 
 . .  11.  12,           55,  120 
 
 xii.  1,                        167 
 
 ..  9. 
 ..  11, 
 ..  11,  12, 
 
 61 
 
 iii.  15,  16.                 108 
 iv.  17,  18,           17,  197 
 
 . .  2,                   60,  223 
 ••3.                              39 
 
 1  JOHN. 
 
 233 
 270 
 
 ..  7,                           181 
 ..  18-29,                    66 
 
 i-  7.                     77.  ii7 
 
 •;    13, 
 
 93 
 
 TITUS. 
 
 ii.  1,                           182 
 
 vi.  12-17, 
 
 69 
 
 ii.  ii,                           25 
 
 xiii.  5,                       178 
 
 ..2,                            81 
 
 •;     17. 
 
 68 
 
 ••  i3»                         239 
 111.  5-7,                25,  103 
 
 . .  14,               229,  249 
 
 . .  6,                   40,  157 
 
 vii.  17, 
 
 227 
 
 JAMES. 
 
 . .  20,  27,                  99 
 iii.  2,                 224,  230 
 
 xi.  15, 
 
 •;    17, 
 
 64,  284 
 
 289 
 
 PHILEMON. 
 
 i.  12,                       181 
 •  •  17.                  14.  18 
 
 _..  16,                        158 
 iv.  10,                       129 
 
 xiv.  4, 
 ..  6. 
 
 217 
 237,  288 
 
 ver.  19.                     149 
 
 iv.  7,                         172 
 
 ••  19.                153.  J55 
 
 ...i3» 
 
 240 
 
 v.  20,                        218 
 
 xvn.  14, 
 
 93 
 
 HEBREWS. 
 
 1  PETER. 
 
 xix.  1-3, 
 ..  6, 
 
 269 
 64 
 67 
 
 i.  3,                       60,  95 
 
 i.  5,                   m      218 
 
 JUDE. 
 
 ••  7-9, 
 
 ■i-  9-                      55.  93 
 87 
 
 ..  18,  19,          96,  190 
 . .  22,                        158 
 
 ver.  14,                     70 
 
 . .  12, 
 ..  15, 
 
 93 
 97 
 
 ..  18,           78,  79,  215 
 
 . .  24,  25,              10,  95 
 
 ..  16, 
 
 61 
 
 iii.  7,  8,                     121 
 
 ".  7,                            83 
 
 REVELATION. 
 
 XX.  12, 
 
 7i 
 
 iv.  9,                 236,  248 
 
 ..  9,  10,                    141 
 
 xxi.  2, 
 
 246 
 
 . .  15,      77,  79,  80,  82 
 
 ••  11,                        234 
 
 i.  4,                          100 
 
 ..  4, 
 
 236,  245 
 
 . .  16,                130,  208 
 
 ..  22,  23,             38,  39 
 
 . .  7,              66,  69,  70 
 
 . .  10-27, 
 
 247 
 
 v.  7.                          78 
 
 .-.:  24,          44.  95,  134 
 
 . .  18,                  65,  97 
 
 ..  21, 
 
 251 
 
 vi.  20,                       215 
 
 iii.  14,                       183 
 
 11.  ii,                      238 
 
 . .  22,  23, 
 
 243 
 
 vii,  24,  25,                   60 
 
 ;  •  22,                                   54 
 
 iii.  18,                      131 
 
 ..  23, 
 
 36 
 
 ix.  11,  12,                   48 
 
 iv.  7,                         231 
 
 . .  19,                       181 
 
 .  •  25-27, 
 
 245 
 
 x.  4,                          191 
 
 .-8.                         159 
 
 . .  20,                         72 
 
 xxii.  3. 
 
 245 
 
 ..  14,                          48 
 
 v.  6 j,                       372 
 
 iv,  8,                         2 
 
 ..17; 
 
 116 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 ABBA,  FATHER,  137 
 
 Abiding  with  Christ,  58,  114,  135,  137, 
 
 141,  153,  155,  156,  196,  205,  206,  218, 
 
 223,  234,  252,  301 
 Abiding  with  God,  17,  23,  138,  142,  176, 
 
 197,  198,  201,  209-211 
 Abraham,  God  of,  23 
 Absence  from  God,  188,  252 
 Accepted  time,  72,  116,  119,  121 
 Access  to  God,  85,  193,  194,  209 
 Adam,  The  First  and  Second,  89 
 Adoption,  22,  137,  138,  140,  151,  228 
 Adoration — 
 
 Of  the  Father,  5-12,  23,  24 
 
 Of  the  Son,  14,  26-97 
 
 Of  the  Spirit,  98-107 
 
 Of  the  Trinity,  1-4 
 Advent,  The  first,  29-35,  84 
 Advent,  The  second,  66-71 
 Advocate,  Christ  our,  54,  59,    119,   143, 
 
 182,  185,  190,  257,  300 
 Affliction,  19-22,  77,  79,  80,  82,  157,  165, 
 
 169,  174-186,  207-209,  227 
 Ages,  Rock  of,  132,  253 
 All  in  all,  Christ,  74-76,    90,    131-134, 
 
 143,  154,  211 
 'All  of  Thee,'  154 
 Angels— 
 
 Their  joy  over  penitents,  140 
 
 Their  joy  over  pilgrims,  233 
 
 Their  song  at  creation,  268 
 
 Their  song  at  birth  of  Christ,  31-34, 
 268 
 
 Their  song  at  Christ's  ascension,  268 
 
 Their  song  in  heaven,  233,  270 
 Armour,  Christian,  165,  166 
 Ascension  of  Christ,  54-61 
 '  Ashamed  of  Jesus,'  163 
 Aspirations  after  God,  73-76,  124,   126, 
 
 136,  140,  142,  188-190,  196,  199-202 
 Aspirations  after  heaven,  229,  230,  235, 
 
 236,  246-252,  261,  268 
 
 Aspirations  after  holiness,  141, 147, 152- 
 
 156,  160,  161 
 Assurance,  21,  22,  58,  137,  144,  146,  192, 
 
 228 
 Atonement,   41-48,  52,  53,  58,  6o,  84, 
 
 88,  92,  95,  97,  112,  117,  119,  125,  127, 
 
 129-135,  190-192 
 Attributes  of  God,  5-1 1 
 
 B 
 
 BACKSLIDING,  187-189 
 
 Banquet,  The  Gospel,  282 
 
 Baptism,  274-277 
 
 Baptism  of  Spirit,  102,  107,  321,  32c 
 
 Bearing  the  cross,  41,  137,  168,  181 
 
 Believers,  Privileges  of,  190-236 
 
 Believers,  Weak,  encouraged,  146,  17c 
 
 Benevolence,  Christian,  18 
 
 Bereavement,  79,  80,  239-241 
 
 Bethel,  201 
 
 Bethlehem,  33 
 
 Bible,  108-111,  341 
 
 Birth  of  Christ,  30-35 
 
 Blood,  The  cleansing,  42,  jy,  127,  129, 
 
 131,  132,  134,  190-192 
 Boldness,  Christian,  143,  144,  163-168 
 Bondage  and  deliverance,  30,  62,  63,  76, 
 
 94.  112 
 Bread  of  Life,  74,  165,  214,  278-283 
 Bridegroom,  69 
 Brother,  Christ  our,  29,  84,  87 
 Brotherly  love,  157-159 
 Business,  Daily,  297,  298,  358 
 
 c 
 
 CALL,  GOSPEL,  72,  112-121 
 Calmness,  Christian,  170,  172,  176-178 
 Calvary,  41,  43,  48,  66,  117 
 I    Canaan,  The  heavenly,  244 
 
 393 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Care  cast  on  God,   170,  173,   175,   176, 
 
 179,  180,  184,  275,  314 
 Children — 
 Baptism  of,  274-277 
 Hymns  for,  328-352 
 Prayers  for,  276,  277,  329 
 Christ  Jesus — 
 Abte  to  save,  58,  59,  62,  63,  119 
 Advent,  His  first,  29-35,  84 
 Advent,  His  second,  66-71 
 Advocate,  54,  59,  119,  143,  182,  185, 
 
 190,  257,  300 
 Agony  of,  41,  78,  80 
 AH  in  all,  74-76,  90,  127,  131-134, 143, 
 
 154,  211 
 Anointed,  60,  285 
 Ascension  of,  54-61 
 Atonement  of,  41-48,  52,  53,  58,  60, 
 
 84,  88,  92,  95,  97,  112,  117,    119, 
 
 125,  127,  129-135,  190-192 
 Birth  of,  30-35 
 Blood  of,  42,  77,  127,   129,   131,  132, 
 
 134,  190-192 
 Bread  of  Life,  74,  165,  214,  278-283 
 Bridegroom,  69 
 Brother,  29,  84,  87 
 Burial  of,  49 
 Captain,  165,  166 
 Characters  and  titles,  His,  83-92 
 Coming  to,  by  faith,  114,  127-137 
 Conqueror,  28,  37,  51-65,  89,  92,  94, 
 
 97,  242,  259 
 Corner  stone,  320 
 Creator,  14,  26,  27 
 Cross  of,  27,  42-47,  53,  95,  223,  283 
 Crowned,  55,  56,  61,  93 
 Day  Star,  29,  86 
 Desire  of  nations,  30,  292 
 Death  of,  41,  43-50 
 Dominion,  His,  61-65,  284-296 
 Exaltation  of,  50-71 
 Example,  38-41 
 Excellency  of,  26,  28,  38,  45,  74,  75, 
 
 83-97 
 Forerunner,  57,  60 
 Foundation,  320 
 Fountain,  156,  190,  235 
 Friend,  83,  87,  91,  337,  344 
 Fulness  of,  73-76,  83,  84,  90-92,  127, 
 
 133,  134,  195,  196,  217,  225 
 Gentleness  of,  38 
 God,  14,  26-28,  31,  34,  94,  95 
 Grace  of,  38,  72-77 
 Grave  of,  49,  50 
 Guardian,  218,  219,  343 
 Guide,  135,  216,  217 
 Head,  52 
 Healer,  37 
 
 Hiding-place,  90,  130,  132,  133 
 High  Priest,  92,  112 
 
 Christ  Jesus— 
 
 Humiliation  of,  27,  31,  33,  34,  41-50 
 
 Immanuel,  29,  31,  60,  84 
 
 Incarnation  of,  30-36 
 
 Intercession  of,  54,  6o,  81,  143 
 
 Judge,  69-71,  356 
 
 King,  28,  36,  51-66,  83,  92,  284-296 
 
 Lamb  of  God,  44,  53,  60,  129,   131, 
 
 I34-  135.  I9C  I91 
 Life,  85,  88,  90 
 
 Light  of  the  world,  86,  90,  114 
 Light  of  heaven,  36,  55 
 Love  of,  38,  43-48,  63,  73, 76,  77,  190, 
 
 202,  204,  206 
 Man  of  Sorrows,   27,  28,  38,  39,  41- 
 
 46 
 Miracles  of,  37,  304 
 Names  of,  83-92 
 Need  of,  Our,  127 
 Offices  of,  92 
 Paschal  Lamb,  53,  60 
 Patience  of,  38 
 Pattern,  38-41 
 Peace,  Our,  60,  90 
 Physician,  88 
 Praise  to,  93-97 
 Priest,  83,  92,  112 
 Prince  of  Glory,  45,  63,  291 
 Prince  of  Life,  34,  37,  44,   58,  238, 
 
 289 
 Prince  of  Peace,  31,  32,  63,  72 
 Prophet,  83,  92 
 Redeemer,  96 
 Refuge,  95,  132,  133 
 Resurrection  of,  50-53,  259,  260 
 Rest  of  weary,  90,  91,  114,  134 
 Righteousness,  Our,  143,  192 
 Rock  of  Ages,  132,  253 
 Sacrifice  of,  41-48,  92,  190-192 
 Saviour,  84,  91,  196 
 Shepherd,  83,  275,  277,  343,  345,  346 
 Son  of  David,  29 
 Son  of  Mary,  80 
 Strength,  90 
 Substitute,  42 
 
 Sun  of  Righteousness,  31,  86,  204 
 Sufferings  of,  27,  38-45 
 Sympathy,  His,  77-82 
 Tears  of,  78-80 
 Tempted,  41,  79 
 Triumphs  of,  51-65,  97 
 Truth,  The,  85 
 
 Water,  Living,  74,  76,  114,  280 
 Way,  The,  85 
 Wisdom  of  God,  26 
 Christian  Life— 
 Aspirations  after  God  and  Christ,  73- 
 
 76,    124,    126,   127,   133,   136,  141, 
 
 142,  153-156,  187-189,  195,  198-206, 
 
 211 
 
 394 
 
INDEX  OF 
 
 SUBJECTS. 
 
 Christian  Life— 
 
 Clinging  to  Christ,  196,  202,  204-206 
 
 Aspirations  after  heaven,  54,  229,  230, 
 
 Cloud  of  witnesses,  167 
 
 235,  236,  246-252,  261,  269 
 
 Cloudy  pillar,  213,  214 
 
 Aspirations  after  holiness,   133,   141, 
 
 Comfort  to  penitents,  123-125,  130 
 
 152,  154-162,  187,  189 
 
 Comfort  in  trouble,    19,  21,   143,    145, 
 
 Backsliding,  187-189 
 
 146,  179,  181-186,  225-227 
 
 Blessedness,  137,  195,  221-229 
 
 Comforter,  The,  98,  99,  101,  102,  104 
 
 Confessing  Christ,  137-139.  163 
 
 Coming  to  the  Saviour,  114-121,  127-137 
 
 Confidence  in  God's  providence,  17, 
 
 Communion,    Hymns  for,    42-48,    278- 
 
 19-22,  143,  144,  169-180 
 
 283 
 
 Confidence  for  spiritual  blessings,  22, 
 
 Communion  with  Christ,   134,  195-197, 
 
 23,  25,  58,  125,   130,  134,  137,  142- 
 
 202,  203-206,  234,  235 
 
 147,  164,  205,  206,  209,  210 
 
 Communion  with  God,  197,  198,  200, 
 
 Consecration,  Self,  45,  58,  96,    137- 
 
 201,  209 
 
 140,  156 
 
 Communion  with  saints,  254,  255 
 
 Declension  and  restoration,  185,  187- 
 
 Compassion  of  Christ,  37,  38,  44,  45,  59, 
 
 189 
 
 72-82,  87,  89,  202,  204,  206 
 
 Faith  in   Christ,    114,  129-136,   145, 
 
 Compassion  of  God,  4,  6,  9-12,  18,  24, 
 
 147,  204-206 
 
 209,  210 
 
 Fellowship  with  God,  196-206 
 
 Confessing  Christ,  137-139,  163 
 
 Growth  in  grace,  96,  137,   141,   146, 
 
 Confession  of  sin,  122,  125,  127,  130- 
 
 154,  164,  166,  167,  193,  201 
 
 135.  138 
 
 Holiness,  Prayers  for,  36,  57,  98-101, 
 
 Confidence   in    Providence,    17,    19-22, 
 
 103-105,    133,    141,*  147,   152,    153, 
 
 143,  144,  169-180 
 
 156,   157,  160,  161,   187,  193,  194, 
 
 Conformity  to  Christ,  38-41,  52,  55,  154, 
 
 20T,  208,  212 
 
 157-160 
 
 Joy  in  God,  137,  219,  221,  222,  226 
 Love  to  Christ,  39,  45,  73-75,  83,  91, 
 
 Conqueror,  Christ  a,  28,  37,  51-65,  89, 
 
 92,  94,  97,  242,  259 
 
 96,  133,  137,  141,  149,  152-156,  160, 
 
 Conqueror,  The  Christian  a,  164-167 
 
 195,  196,  202,  205,  206,  220 
 
 Conscience,  92,  119,  191 
 
 Love  to  God,  9,  16,  18,  126,  149,  153, 
 
 Consecration  to  Christ,  45,  58,  96,  137- 
 
 160,  177,  198,  200,  201,  203,  215,  221 
 
 140,  156 
 
 Patience,  176,  178,  184 
 
 Contentment,  176-178 
 
 Penitence,  122-126 
 
 Contrite  heart,  123 
 
 Perseverance,  146,  164-166,   168 
 
 Conversion,  114,  126-140 
 
 Pilgrimage,  213-217,  228-233 
 
 Conversion  of  world,  64,  284-296 
 
 Resignation,  20,  22,  168-181,  184 
 
 Courage,  Christian,  137,  143,   144,  163- 
 
 Self-righteousness    renounced,      125, 
 
 168 
 
 127-129,  131,  132,  151 
 
 Covenant,  22,  274 
 
 Walking  by  faith,  142-147 
 
 Creation,  13-15 
 
 Warfare,  144,  164-166 
 
 Creation  by  Christ,  14,  27 
 
 Watchfulness,  161,  162,  166 
 
 Cross  of  Christ,  27,  42-47,  53,  95,  223, 
 
 World  renounced,  137,  155,  212,  224, 
 
 283 
 
 229 
 
 Cross,  Glorying  in  the,  45-47 
 
 Zeal  and  courage,  161-168 
 
 Cross-bearing,  41,  137,  168,  181 
 
 Christians— 
 
 Crown  of  life,  167,  168,  236,  249 
 
 Children  of  God,  22,  221,  228 
 
 Death  of,  58,  237-242 
 
 D 
 
 One  in  Christ,  254,  255 
 
 Church— 
 
 Christ  its  Corner  Stone,  320 
 
 DAILY  DUTIES,  297-300 
 
 Glory  of,  253 
 
 Daily  mercies,    11,    16,    148,    150,    298, 
 
 Ordinances  of,  256-283 
 
 3i4 
 
 Triumph  and  extension  of,  64,  284- 
 
 Darkness,  Spiritual,  79,  81,  86,  90,  124, 
 
 296 
 
 143,  146,  167,  187,  189,  205,  209,  216, 
 
 Unity  of,  254,  255 
 
 217 
 
 City,  The  heavenly,  229,  246,  247,  250, 
 
 Day,  The  Lord's,  256-267 
 
 251 
 
 Day  of  grace,  71,  72,  116,  121 
 
 Cleansing  from  sin,  77,  127,  131,  132, 
 
 Day  of  judgment,  68-71,  192,  356 
 
 134,  190-192 
 
 Dayspring,  Christ  the,  29,  86 
 
 395 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Death,  156,  237-242 
 
 Debtors  to  Christ,  149-152 
 
 Declension,  187-189 
 
 Dedication  of  children,  275-277,  329 
 
 Dedication  of  a  church,  319,  320 
 
 Dedication  of  self,  137-139,  141,  152,  155 
 
 Defence,  God  our,  8,  10,  16,  207,  209- 
 
 215 
 Delay,  Danger  of,  72,  116,  121 
 Delight  in  God,  137,  211 
 Delight  in  ordinances,  261,  266 
 Deliverance  celebrated,  210 
 Desertion  prayed  against,  79,   185,  234, 
 
 300,  322 
 Desire  of  all  nations,  30,  292 
 Despondency,  184 
 Dies  Irae,  356 
 
 Diligence,  Christian,  161,  162,  297 
 Docility,  176 
 
 Dominion  of  Christ,  61-65,  284-296 
 Doubting,  142,  146,  207,  209,  226 
 
 EARLY  PIETY,  328 
 
 Ebenezer,  220 
 
 Election,  149 
 
 Encouragements   to   believers,    58,   77, 
 
 81,   82,   87,   143,  144,  146,  167,  219, 
 
 222,  233,  234 
 Encouragements  to  seek  God,  115,  119, 
 
 120,  123-125,  130,  131 
 Enemies  overcome,  144,  165,  266 
 Evening,  300-306 
 Evening,  Sabbath,  267 
 Exaltation  of  Christ,  50-71 
 Example  of  Christ,  38-41 
 
 FAITH— 
 
 Coming  to  Christ  by,  130-136 
 
 Increase  of,  142 
 
 Justification   by,    131,    132,   134,   147, 
 190-192 
 
 Walking  by,  142-147,  204-207,  211 
 Faithfulness  of  God,  6,  8,    15,   17,   22, 
 
 179,  210 
 Family,  The  Church  a,  254 
 Fast,  For  a  public,  325 
 Father,  God  a,  22,  137,  176,  215 
 Fears  banished,  144-146,  179,  183,  207, 
 
 209,  210,  217 
 Feast,  The  marriage,  67 
 Feast,  The  sacramental,  278-283 
 Fellowship,  Christian,  159,  177,  254,  255 
 
 Fellowship  with   Christ,   134,    195-197, 
 
 199,  202,  204-206 
 Fellowship  with  God,  198,  200,  201,  203 
 Fleeing  to  Christ  for  salvation,  85,  122, 
 
 124-136,  189-192 
 Fleeing  to  God  in  trouble,  142-145,  182- 
 
 186,  208-211,  218,  219 
 Following  Christ,  39-41,  57,  137,  168 
 Forerunner,  Christ  our,  57-60 
 Forgiveness  enjoyed,  10,  18,  24,  83.  84, 
 
 114,  151,  163,  190-192,  220-223,  227 
 Forgiveness  sought,  122,  124,  125,  127, 
 
 130-135,  138,  142 
 Formality,  272 
 Forsaking  all  for  Christ,  137 
 Foundation,  Christ  the,  320 
 Foundation-stone,  Laying  of,  319 
 Fountain  of  living  water,  74,  76,  133 
 Fountain,  The  cleansing,  77,  127,  132, 
 
 133,  190 
 Freeness  of  salvation,  24,  25,  112,  114, 
 
 119,  120 
 Friend,  Christ  a,  83,  87,  91,  337,  344 
 Fulness  of  Christ,  73-76,  83,  84,  90-92, 
 
 127,  133,  134,  137,  195,  196,  217,  225 
 
 GAIN  TO  DIE,  156 
 
 Gentleness  of  Christ,  38 
 
 Gethsemane,  41,  283 
 
 Giving,  Christian,  18 
 
 Gloria  in  excelsis,  353 
 
 Glory  of  God  in  works,  8,  10-19,  24,  25 
 
 Glory  of  God  in  Word,  n,  108 
 
 God— 
 
 Creator,  2,  6,  7,  15 
 
 Eternity  of,  1,  9,  10 
 
 Faithfulness  of,  6,  8,  15,  17,  22,  179, 
 210 
 
 Glory  of,  1-8 
 
 Goodness  of,  4,  6,  8-12,  14-18 
 
 Guide,  213-215 
 
 Holiness  of,  1-3,  5 
 
 Lord,  5-7,  18,  23,  169,  175,  179 
 
 Love  of,  1,  6,  8-12,  20,  22,  24 
 
 Mercy  of,  1,  4,  8-12,  15,  18,  24,  25 
 
 Power  of,  1,  6-8 
 
 Preserver,  6,  8,  10-12,  15-17,  21,  207 
 
 Redeemer,  2,  4,  6-8,  10-12,  22-25 
 
 Refuge,  209,  210,  314 
 Good  works  not  the  foundation  of  hope, 
 
 128,  129,  131,  132 
 Good  works  the  fruit  of  faith,  151 
 Gospel — 
 
 Its  call,  72,  112-121 
 
 Its  glad  sound,  112,  113 
 
 Its  triumph..  64,  107,  284-296 
 
 396 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Grace— 
 
 Day  of,  71,  72,  116,  121 
 
 Followed  by  glory,  137,  146 
 
 Increase  of,  86,  96,  137,  141,  146,  154, 
 164,  166,  167,  193,  201 
 
 Of  Christ,  38,  72-77 
 
 Salvation  by,  25,  113,  127-134,  151 
 Graces,    Christian,    sought,   37-41?  86, 
 
 99-106,  135.  i36.  157-161.  ?-77>  201 
 Gratitude,  16-18,  148-156 
 Grave,  The,  224,  236,  239-242 
 Grave  of  Christ,  49-53 
 Growth  in  grace,  86,  96,  137,  141,   146, 
 
 154,  164,  166,  167,  193,  201 
 Guardianship,    Divine,    210,    218,    219, 
 
 343 
 Guidance,  Divine,  135,  207,  213-220 
 
 H 
 
 HALLELUJAH,  269,  355 
 
 Happiness  of  Christians,  113.  114,  137, 
 
 219-228 
 Harvest,  307-309,  311,  312 
 Head,  Christ  the,  52 
 Healing,  Spiritual,  37,  304 
 Heart,   Prayer  for  holy,  98,   100,    10 r, 
 
 103-105,  133,  153,  156,  160.  193,  194 
 Heaven,  232,  243-252,  344,  350-352 
 Heaven,  Aspirations  after,  229,  230,  235, 
 
 236,  246-252,  261,  268 
 Help,  Divine,  owned,  16,  17,  210,  220 
 Help,   Divine,   sought,    208.    209,   214, 
 
 215 
 
 Hiding-pdace,    Christ   a,  90,    130,    132, 
 
 133 
 
 High  Priest,  Christ  the,  92,  112 
 
 Holiness  of  God,  1-3,  5 
 
 Holiness  sought,  36,  57,  98-101,  103-105, 
 133,  141,  147,  152,  153,  156,  157,  160, 
 161,  187,  193,  194,  201,  208,  211 
 
 Holy  Scripture,  108-111 
 
 Holy  Spirit,  98-107,  321,  322 
 
 Hope,  Christian,  222,  224,  225,  228-233, 
 
 235 
 Hosanna,  265,  336 
 Humiliation,  National,  325 
 Humiliation  of  Christ,  27,   31,   33,  34, 
 
 41-49 
 Humility,  Christian,  176 
 
 I 
 
 IDOLS  RENOUNCED,  187,  224 
 Illumination,  Spiritual,  ioi-iji 
 Immanuel,  29,  31,  6o,  84 
 
 Immortality,    224,    236,    238-242,    244, 
 
 245.  252' 
 Importunity,  204 
 Imputation,  42,  44,  60,  191,  192 
 Incarnation,  30-35 
 Infant  Baptism,  274-277 
 Intercession — 
 
 Of  Christ.  54,  60,  81.  143 
 
 Christian,  273 
 Invitations,  Gospel,  112,  114-121 
 Israel,  Prayer  for,  286 
 
 JABEZ,  PRAYER  OF,  2C2 
 Jacob's  well,  76 
 "acob's  wrestling,  204 
 
 ehovah-jireh,  207 
 
 erusalem,  The  heavenly,  246.  247,  251 
 
 ews,  286,  290 
 
 ordan,  120,  240,  244 
 Joy,  Spiritual,  65,  67,  137,  138,  21c.  221- 
 
 224,  226 
 Joy  over  penitents,  140 
 Jubilee,  64,  112 
 Judgment,  68-71,  316 
 Justification,  190-192 
 
 K 
 
 KIXG,  CHRIST  A,  36,  51-66,  S3,  52, 
 
 284,  285,  291,  296 
 Kingdom  of  Christ— 
 In  the  heart,  30,  63,  160 
 In  the  world,  Prayer  for,  286-290,  292, 
 
 293,  295,  296 
 In  the  wcrld,   Progress  and  triumph 
 of,  64,  05,  284-296 
 
 LAMB  OF  GOD,  44,  53,  60,  129   131, 
 
 134.  135.  190.  191 
 Law  and  Gospel,  151,  191 
 Leader,  Christ  our,  135,  216,  2T7 
 Liberty,  Christian,  112,  151.  153 
 Life — 
 
 Bread  of,  74,  165,  214,  278-283 
 
 Christ  our,  85,  88,  90 
 Life,  Christian — 
 
 Its  beginning,  122-146 
 
 Its  duties,  150-179 
 
 Its  end,  231-242 
 
 Its  privileges,  190-236 
 
 Its  trials,  180-189 
 
 397 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Light— 
 Christ  the,  86,  90,  91,  114 
 Prayer  for,  216 
 Litany,  78,  271 
 
 Living  to  Christ,  58,  152,  155,  156 
 Lord's  Day,  256-261 
 Lord's  Supper,  278-283 
 Love — 
 Of  Christ,  38,  43-48,  63,  72-85,  190, 
 
 202,  206 
 Of  God  in  blessings  of  salvation,  10, 
 
 ii,-  18,  22-25,  I49>  I5° 
 Of  God  in  gift  of  Son,  4,  11,  12,  18 
 Of  God  in  providence,  8,  10-12,  15-21, 
 
 148 
 To  Christ,  39,  45,  73-76,  83,  91,  96, 
 133,    137,    141,    149,    152-156,  160, 
 195,  196,  202,  205,  206,  220 
 To  God,  9,  16,  18,  126,  149,  153,  160, 
 177,  198,  200,  201,  203,  215,  221 
 
 M 
 
 MAN  OF  SORROWS,  27,  28,  38,  39, 
 
 41-46 
 Man  ruined,  88,  89,  151 
 Manifestations,  Divine,  sought,  86,  101- 
 
 105,  136,  180,  183,  187,  193,  195,  199- 
 
 202,  204,  206 
 Manna,  172,  260,  280 
 Mariners,  Prayer  for,  327 
 Meekness — 
 
 Of  Christ,  38-41 
 
 Christian,  134,  160 
 Mercies,   Daily,  11,  12,  15-18,  150,  298, 
 
 3i4 
 Mercy — 
 
 Of  God,  1,  4,  8-12,  15,  18,  24,  25 
 
 Sought,  122,  124,  125,  130,  131,  189 
 Mercy-seat,  122,  124,  130 
 Merit  renounced,  128,  129,  131,  132 
 Ministers — 
 
 Death  of,  324 
 
 Prayer  for,  321 
 Ministry,  The  Gospel,  113 
 Miracles,  37,  304 
 Missionaries,  Departure  of,  323 
 Missions,  64,  65,  284-296 
 Morning,  297-300 
 Morning,  Lord's  Day,  51,  256 
 Mourners  comforted,  239-242 
 Mourning  for  sin,  122-126,  187,  189 
 Mystery  of  Providence,  19 
 
 N 
 
 NAMES  OF  CHRIST,  83-92 
 National  hymns,  325,  326 
 Nature  and  revelation,  n,  13 
 
 Nature,  Beauties  of,  14 
 Nearness  to  God,  201 
 Need,  Help  in  time  of,  205 
 New  year,  314-318 
 Now,  116,  121 
 
 O 
 
 OBEDIENCE,  141,  151,  152,  161 
 Offices  of  Christ,  92 
 Old  age,  234,  236 
 Oneness  with  Christ,  38 
 Opening  a  place  of  worship,  320 
 Ordinances,  Christian,  256-283 
 Ordination,  For  an,  321 
 
 PANOPLY,  165,  166 
 Pardon — 
 
 Found,  18,  24,  42,  60,  190-192 
 
 Offered,  112,  115,  116,  119 
 
 Sought,  122-125,  127,  130,  131,  134, 
 
 i35.  194 
 Parting  hymns,  357-366 
 Paschal  Lamb,  53,  60 
 Patience — 
 
 Of  Christ,  38 
 
 Christian,  176,  178,  184 
 Patriotism,  325,  326 
 Peace  for  the  troubled,  142,  143,  146. 
 
 173,  180-186,  196,  205,  207,  216,  219, 
 
 225,  227 
 Peace  of  the   Christian,  90,  145,   146, 
 
 221-227 
 Penitence,  122-126,  154,  189 
 Pentecost,  105-107 
 Perfections,  Divine,  1-11 
 Perseverance,  146,  164,  165,  168 
 Pilgrimage,  213-217,  228-233 
 Pillar  of  cloud  and  fire,  213,  214 
 Pleasures,  Worldly,  136,  137,  155,  212, 
 
 224,  229 
 Portion,  The  believer's..  164,  172,  188, 
 
 195-198,  203,  209,  211,  225 
 Poverty,  182 
 
 Praise,  Exercise  and  duty  of.  268-270     ! 
 Praise  to  Christ — 
 
 As  Creator  and  Ruler,  14,  27,  28,  265 
 
 As   Redeemer,   26-97,  150,  152,  190- 
 192.-  220,  223 
 Praise  to  God— 
 
 For  daily  mercies,  n,    16,  18,  297,. 
 298,  302,  306,  317 
 
 For  His  faithfulness,  6,  7,  15,   210 
 
 For  His  glorious  majesty,  5-9,  15,  23, 
 200 
 
 398 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Praise  to  God— 
 For   His  love,  9-1 1,  23,  24,  146,  148, 
 
 221,  222,  226,  264,  266 
 For* His  marvellous  works,  7,  8,  13, 
 
 200,  268 
 For  His  providential  care,  15-18,  148, 
 
 207,  210,  306-309,  311,  312,  314-317 
 For  His  salvation,  18,  22-25,  221,  270 
 Praise  to  the  Holy  Spirit,  98-107 
 Praise  to   the  Trinity,  1,  2,  4,  5,  148, 
 
 270 ;  Dox.  1-18 
 Prayer— 
 Duty  and  privilege   of,  82,  193,  194, 
 
 271,  272 
 For  blessings  in   the  Sanctuary,  105, 
 
 106,  259-262 
 For  Christ's  kingdom,  284-296 
 For  comfort,  80,  124,  141,  182,  183, 
 
 186,  217 
 For   Divine  presence,    74,    136,    142, 
 
 187-189,  201,  202,  218 
 For  guidance,  194,  213-217 
 For  help,  208 
 For  holiness,  38,  99-106,  157,  159-161, 
 
 *94 
 For  light,  86,  101,  104,  196 
 For  ministers,  321 
 For  missionaries,  292,  323 
 For  national  blessings,  325,  326 
 For  pardon,  122-125,  127,  130,  131, 
 
 134,  135,  194 
 Fer  restoration,  187,  189 
 For  sincerity,  272 
 Presence  of  Christ  desired— 
 In  death,  44,  79,  80,  135,  183,  187 
 In  life,  29,  30,  74,  86,  126,  127,  130, 
 
 133.  135.  i36.  141.  i42.  i56-  i83. 
 
 188,  189,  194-196,  199,  204-206  208, 
 
 209 
 Priest,  Christ  a,  83,  92,  112 
 Prince  of  Peace,  31,  32,  63,  72 
 Prize,  The  heavenly,  167 
 Prodigal's  return,  122,  140 
 Prophet,  Christ  a,  83,  92 
 Protection,  Divine,  207-220 
 Providence,  10-12,  14-21 
 Providence,  Trust  in,  19-21 
 
 R 
 
 RACE,  THE  CHRISTIAN,  167 
 Redemption  finished,  42,  48 
 Refuge,  Christ  a,  95,  131,  133 
 Regeneration,  103,  104,  151,  160 
 Rejoicing — 
 In  God,  21,  167,  219,  221,  222 
 In   Christ,  65,  91,  83,  84,   138,  219, 
 222,  223,  225 
 
 Rejoicing — 
 In   hope,  65,   224,  227-229,  231-233, 
 
 235 
 
 In  tribulation,  143,  144,  146,  167,  181 
 '  Remember  me,'  186 
 Remembrance  of  Christ,  283 
 Repentance,  122-126,  154,  189 
 Resignation,  20,  22,  168-181,  184 
 Rest  for  the  weary,  90,  91,  95,  114,  120, 
 
 126,  134 
 Restoration,  185,  187,  189 
 Resurrection — 
 
 Of  Christ,  50-53,  259,  260 
 
 The  final,  239,  241,  242 
 Retirement,  203 
 Retrospect,  149,  314-317 
 Return  to  God,  115,  116,  140,  189 
 Revival,  295,  322 
 
 Righteousness,  Christ  our,  143,  192 
 Robe  of  righteousness,  192 
 Rock  of  Ages,  132,  253 
 
 I 
 
 I  SABBATH,  256-261 
 
 ;   Sacraments,  274-283 
 
 j   Sacrifice  of  Christ,  41-48,  92,  190-192 
 
 Safety  of  God's  people,  210 
 I  Saints — 
 
 Communion  of,  254,  255 
 Death  of,  237-242 
 Samaria,  Woman  of,  76 
 Sanctuary — 
 
 Dedication  of  a,  319,  320 
 Worship,  260-273 
 Satan,  130 
 
 Saturday  evening,  306 
 Scriptures,  Holy,  108-111 
 Sea,  Prayer  for  those  at,  327 
 Seasons,  The,  307-313 
 Self-Abasement,  122-132 
 Self-Dedication,  137-139,  141,  152,  155 
 Self-Denial,  154,  168 
 Self-Righteousness,   125,   127-129,   131, 
 
 132,  151 
 Seraphim,  1-3,  5 
 Shepherd,    The  Divine,   83,   275,    277, 
 
 343.  345-  346 
 Showers  of  blessing,  295,  322 
 Sickness,  16,  227 
 Sin— 
 
 Cleansing  from,   77,    127,    132,    133, 
 190 
 
 Confessed,  122,  125,  127,  130-135,  138 
 Sinai,  29,  66 
 
 Sleep,  297,  298,  301-303,  305 
 Sleep,  Death  a,  239-241 
 Soldier,  The  Christian,  164,  165 
 
 399 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Sorrows,  Man  of,  27,  28,  38,  39,  41, 42, 44 
 
 Special  occasions,  319-327 
 
 Spirit,  The  Holy,  98-107 
 
 Spring,  309 
 
 Steadfastness,  156,  163-168 
 
 Submission,  169-180 
 
 Summer,  310 
 
 Sun  of  righteousness,  31,  86,  204 
 
 Supper,  Lord's,  278-283 
 
 Surrender,  Self,  137-140 
 
 Sympathy  of  Christ,  77-82 
 
 T 
 
 TABLE,  LORD'S,  278-283 
 Te  Deum,  5,  354 
 Temptation,  43,  79,  185,  217 
 Temptation  of  Christ,  41,  79 
 Thanksgiving,  148,  150 
 Time— 
 
 The  accepted,  72,  116,  119,  121 
 
 Of  need,  205,  208 
 Tribulation,  181-186 
 Trinity — 
 
 Adoration  of,  i,  2,  4,  5,  148 
 
 Invoked,  215,  287,  289,  322,  327 
 Truth,  Christ  the,  8s 
 Types  fulfilled,  48 
 
 u 
 
 UNION  TO  CHRIST,  38,  58,  114, 
 135,  137,  141,  153,  155,  156,  196,  205, 
 209,  218,  223,  234,  252,  301 
 
 Unity  of  the  Church,  254,  255 
 
 V 
 
 VANITY  OF  WORLD,  224 
 
 Victory,  The  believer's,  164-167 
 
 Vineyard,  The  Lord's,  295 
 Vows,  139,  297 
 
 w 
 
 WAITING  ON   GOD,  17-19,  169 
 
 Walking  by  faith,  142-147 
 
 Wandering,  115,  116,  124,  189 
 
 Warfare,  Christian,  144,  164-166 
 
 Watchfulness,  161,  162,  166 
 
 Watchmen,  67,  113 
 
 Water  of  life,  74,  76,  114,  280 
 
 Way,  Christ  the,  85 
 
 Weak,  The,  encouraged,  146,  170 
 
 Weary,    Rest  for  the,  90,  91.  95,  114 
 
 120,  126,  134 
 Winter,  313 
 
 Wisdom  of  God,  Christ  the,  26 
 Wise  men,  Worship  of  the,  36 
 Witnesses,  Cloud  of,  167 
 World,  Conversion  of,  64,  284-296 
 World  renounced,  137,  155,  212,  224, 
 
 229 
 Worship,  Public,  256-273 
 Wrestling  with  God,  204-206 
 
 YEAR,  NEW,  314-318 
 Year,  Seasons  of  the,  307-313 
 
 !    Yoke  of  Christ,  118 
 
 I   Young,  The,  274-277,  328-352 
 
 ZEAL,  CHRISTIAN,  161-16$ 
 
 400 
 
SCRIPTURE   SENTENCES   AND 
 CHANTS. 
 
 INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 Sentences  marked  a  are  suitable  for  the  opening  of  public  worship. 
 , ,  , ,  b  are  Doxologies. 
 
 „  ,,  c  have  Chant  music. 
 
 I.     GOD:  — HIS    BEING,    ATTRI- 
 BUTES, AND  WORKS. 
 
 NO. 
 
 Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  2 
 
 a  God  is  a  Spirit,           ...  17 
 
 b  Now  unto  the  King,           .         .  19 
 
 Salvation  unto  our  God,    .         .  23 
 
 Great  and  marvellous,        .         .  24 
 
 a  Blessed  be  Thou,  Lord  God,     .  28 
 
 Both  riches  and  honour,    .         .  29 
 
 (7  O,  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  .         .  56 
 
 b  Praise  ye  the  Lord,    ...  61 
 b  O    praise     the     Lord,     all     ye 
 
 heathen,  ...         .62 
 
 I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes,      .         .  66 
 
 The  Lord  is  gracious,         .         .  73 
 b  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good 
 
 thing, 74 
 
 b  O  praise  God  in  His  holiness,    .  75 
 
 My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord,  91 
 
 „      •  92 
 
 Blessed   be    the   Lord   God   of 
 
 Israel 93 
 
 b  Blessing,  glory,          .         .         .  102 
 
 c  My  heart  rejoiceth,    .         .         .  108 
 
 c  My  soul  doth  magnify,       .         .  126 
 c  Blessed    be    the   Lord   God   of 
 
 Israel, 127 
 
 II.  THE  REDEEMER. 
 
 (i)   ADVENT   AND   INCARNATION. 
 
 Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,      .  15 
 
 Behold  a  Virgin  shall  conceive,  77 
 
 Hallelujah  !  for  unto  us  a  Child 
 
 is  born 78 
 
 Blessed  is  He  who  cometh,        .  90 
 Blessed    be   the   Lord  God   of 
 
 Israel  (also  128),     ...  93 
 
 Lord,  now  lettest  Thou,    .         .  94 
 
 Behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings,  95 
 
 (2)   SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 
 
 a  Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  .         .  21 
 Worthy  is  the   Lamb  that  was 
 
 slain,      .....  22 
 
 Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,           .  96 
 
 c  Who  hath  believed  our  report,  122 
 
 (3)    RESURRECTION,    REIGN,   AND 
 GLORY. 
 
 Salvation  unto  our  God,    . 
 
 This  is  the  day, 
 
 Christ  is  risen  .  .     For  since  by 
 
 23 
 63 
 
 man,       ..... 
 Christ  is  risen  .   .     Blessing,  and 
 honour,           .... 
 Blessing,  and  honour, 
 c  Holy,  holy,  holy, 
 c  Salvation,  and  glory, 
 
 97 
 98 
 
 IOI 
 
 130 
 132 
 
 III.  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 
 
 Turn  Thy  face  from  my  sins,    . 
 Create  in  me,     .... 
 
 43 
 45 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
 
 IV.  HOLY  SCRIPTURE. 
 
 Show  me  Thy  ways, . 
 Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man 
 Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way, 
 O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened, 
 Trust  in  the  Lord,     . 
 Doth  not  wisdom  cry, 
 
 NO. 
 
 34 
 64 
 
 65 
 
 81 
 
 112 
 
 "3 
 
 V.  GOSPEL   INVITATIONS 
 AND  PROMISES. 
 
 Blessed  is  the  people, 
 
 6 
 
 How  beautiful  upon  the  moun 
 
 tains 
 
 12 
 
 Come  unto  Me, 
 
 J4 
 
 O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened, 
 
 81 
 
 Come,  and  let  us  return,   . 
 
 86 
 
 Come  unto  Me, 
 
 88 
 
 Suffer  the  little  children,    . 
 
 89 
 
 The  Spirit  and  the  Bride, 
 
 107 
 
 c  Doth  not  wisdom  cry, 
 
 113 
 
 c  Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth, 
 
 123 
 
 VI.  THE   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 
 
 (l)   PENITENCE,    CONFESSION, 
 PARDON. 
 
 I  will  arise  and  go,     ...  16 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  me,        .         .  42 
 
 Turn  Thy  face  from  my  sins,     .  43 
 
 I  acknowledge  my  transgression,  44 
 
 a  The  sacrifices  of  God,        .         .  46 
 
 Enter  not  into  judgment,  .         .  72 
 Lord,   for  Thy  tender  mercies' 
 
 sake 87 
 
 (2)  HOLINESS. 
 
 Show  me  Thy  ways,           .         .  34 
 
 Turn  Thy  face  from  my  sins,      .  43 
 
 Create  in  me,     ....  45 
 
 My  song  shall  be  of  mercy,        .  57 
 
 Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  ?  64 
 
 Teach  me,  O  Lord,  ...  65 
 
 Search  me,  O  God,   ...  69 
 
 Lord,  for  Thy  tender  mercies' 
 
 sake,      .....  87 
 
 c  Trust  in  the  Lord,     .         .         .112 
 
 c  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit,    .  125 
 
 (3)    IN   TRIAL   AND   DISTRESS. 
 
 The  Lord  will  be  a  refuge,         .  31 
 
 My  God,  look  upon  me,    .         .  32 
 
 Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints,  36 
 
 Incline  Thine  ear,  37 
 
 Give  ear  to  my  prayer,       .         .  47 
 
 Cast  thy  burden,        ...  48 
 
 Bow  down  Thine  ear,        .         .  53 
 
 Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth,  100 
 
 c  Behold,  happy  is  the  man,         .  109 
 
 (4)    PRIVILEGES— PEACE,    JOY, 
 
 Our  soul  waiteth  on  the  Lord, 
 The  righteous  shall  be  glad, 
 Blessed  is  the  people, 
 The  Lord  is  my  shepherd, 
 Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints 
 O  love  the  Lord, 
 
 0  taste  and  see, 
 The  Lord  redeemeth, 
 Remember  me,  O  Lord,    . 
 
 1  will  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
 Behold,  the  Lord  is  my  salva 
 
 tion,       .... 
 Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfec 
 
 peace,  .... 
 Lord,  now  lettest  Thou,  . 
 I  know  whom  I  have  believed 
 c  O  Lord,  I  will  praise  Thee, 
 c  O  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God, 
 c  In  that  day  shall  this  song, 
 c  The  wilderness  and  the  solitary 
 
 place,  .... 
 c  Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,  . 
 c  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit 
 
 HOPE. 
 NO 
 
 33 
 36 
 30 
 39 
 
 40 
 00 
 
 79 
 
 80 
 
 94 
 
 99 
 
 "5 
 
 HO 
 
 118 
 119 
 
 124 
 
 VII.   DEATH,  RESURRECTION. 
 
 This  is  the  day, 
 
 Christ   is   risen  .  .   .   For  since 
 
 by  man,  .... 
 
 Christ    is    risen  .   .   .   Blessing, 
 
 glory, 
 
 Hallelujah,  what  are  these  ? 
 I  heard  a  voice, 
 
 Blessed  are  the  dead, 
 c  Man  that  is  born  of  a  woman,  . 
 c  But  now  is  Christ  risen,     . 
 c  We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord, 
 c  Salvation  and  glory, 
 
 VIII.  THE   CHURCH. 
 
 (i)    ITS   GLORY,    PRIVILEGES, 
 FELLOWSHIP. 
 
 Great  is  the  Lord, 
 
 Blessed  is  the  people, 
 
 Pray  for  the  peace,    . 
 
 Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest,    . 
 
 How  beautiful  upon  the  moun- 
 tains,     ..... 
 
 The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of 
 Zion,       ..... 
 
 Behold,  how  good  and  joyful,   . 
 
 Sing,  O  heavens, 
 
 Awake,  put  on  strength,    . 
 
 O  the  Hope  of  Israel, 
 c  In  that  day  shall  this  song, 
 
 63 
 
 97 
 
 90 
 103 
 104 
 
 105 
 106 
 no 
 129 
 
 131 
 132 
 
INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 
 
 c  The  wilderness  and  the  solitary 
 place 
 
 c  Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye,    . 
 
 c  Arise,  shine,  for  thy  light  is 
 come,     ..... 
 
 (2)   ITS   WORSHIP. 
 
 a  Holiness  becometh  Thine  house, 
 a  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest,    , 
 a  The  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple 
 a  God  is  a  Spirit, 
 O  Lord,  my  God, 
 
 a  My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear, 
 
 a  One  thing  have  I  desired, 
 
 a  The  sacrifices  of  God, 
 
 a  O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer, 
 
 a  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates   of 
 
 Zion,      .... 
 a  O  worship  the  Lord, 
 a  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,    . 
 a  I  was  glad  when  they  said, 
 
 Lord,  we  cry  to  Thee, 
 
 Hear  my  prayer, 
 
 O  praise  the  Lord,     . 
 
 0  praise  God  in  His  holiness, 
 
 c  Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven 
 
 (3)   ITS  ORDINANCES. 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 Suffer  the  little  children,    . 
 The  Lord  bless  thee, 
 
 lord's  supper. 
 
 L'nto  Him  that  loved  us,  . 
 Worthy  is  the  Lamb, 
 Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 
 
 1  know  whom  I  have  believed, 
 c  O  Lord,  I  will  praise  Thee, 
 
 c  O  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God, 
 c  Who  hath  believed  our  report, 
 c  Holy,     holy,     holy,    Lord    God 
 Almighty 
 
 IX. 
 
 118 
 119 
 
 123 
 
 54 
 55 
 55 
 67 
 70 
 7i 
 74 
 75 
 125 
 
 21 
 22 
 96 
 99 
 "5 
 116 
 121 
 
 T3° 
 
 MISSIONS. 
 
 Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem,  10 
 How  beautiful  upon  the  moun- 
 tains,        12 
 
 Let  the  people  praise  Thee,       .  52 
 
 NO. 
 
 O  worship  the  Lord,  .         .       55 
 
 Awake,  put  on  strength,     .         .       83 
 Arise,    shine,    for    thy   light    is 
 come,     .....       84 
 c  The  wilderness  and  the  solitary 
 
 place,     .         .         .         .         .118 
 c  Arise,    shine,    for    thy   light    is 
 
 come, 123 
 
 X.   TIMES   AND   SEASONS; 
 SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
 
 Will  God  in  very  deed  {Opening 
 of  a  Church),  ...       25 
 
 Praise  waiteth  for  Thee  {Har- 
 vest) 
 
 Thou  crownest  the  year  {Har- 
 vest),        
 
 O  Lord,  how  manifold  {Harvest), 
 
 Remember     now    thy     Creator 
 {Service  for  Young), 
 
 Suffer   the   little   children  {Ser- 
 vice for  Young), 
 c  Remember     now    thy     Creator 
 {Service  for  Young), 
 
 XI.  BENEDICTIONS  AND 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 The  Lord  bless  thee,  .  .  1 
 Blessed   be   the   Lord   God    of 
 
 Israel, 8 
 
 Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  .  .  9 
 The   grace   of   the  Lord  Jesus 
 
 Christ, 18 
 
 Now  unto  the  King,          .         .  19 
 
 Now  unto  Him  that  is  able,  .  20 
 Blessed  be  Thou,  Lord  God  of 
 
 Israel,     .         .         .         .         .  28 
 
 Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  .  58 
 Praise  ye  the  Lord,  .  .  .61 
 O    praise     the     Lord,     all     ye 
 
 heathen,  ....  62 
 O  praise  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a 
 
 good  thing,    .  .         .74 
 
 O  praise  God  in  His  holiness,   .  75 
 
 Blessing  and  honour,  .  .  101 
 Blessing,    glory,    wisdom,    and 
 
 thanks,  .....  102 
 
 c  Holy,  holy,  holy,        .         .         .  130 
 
 49 
 
 5i 
 59 
 
 7^ 
 
 114 
 
INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 Where  a  is  appended  to  an  Authors  name,  it  signifies  that  slight  alterations 
 have  been  made  ok  the  Hymn* 
 
 A  charge  to  keep  I  have 
 A  few  more  years  shall  roll 
 A  little  child  the  Saviour  came  . 
 A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still 
 Abide  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  even-tide 
 Above  the  clear  blue  sky- 
 According  to  Thy  gracious  word 
 All  hail !  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 
 All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 
 Almighty  Father  of  mankind     . 
 And  dost  Thou  say,  Ask  what  thou  wil 
 Another  six  days'  work  is  done  . 
 Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 
 Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake 
 Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
 Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 
 As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
 Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep   . 
 At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set 
 At  Thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father 
 Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
 Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 
 Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 
 
 Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne    . 
 
 Behold,  a  Stranger  at  the  door  . 
 
 Blest  morning  !  whose  first  dawning  ray 
 
 Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
 
 Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken 
 
 Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 
 
 Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn     , 
 
 By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 
 
 By  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand  . 
 
 Childhood's  years  are  passing  o*er  us 
 Children  of  the  heavenly  King  . 
 Christ  is  our  Corner-stone 
 
 Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground 
 Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again  . 
 Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  . 
 Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 
 Come,  children,  join  to  sing 
 
 AUTHOR  HYMN 
 
 Wesley  i6r 
 
 Bonar  318 
 
 W.  Robertson  276 
 Luther,  tr.  by  T.  Carlyle    144 
 
 Lyte  234 
 
 Bourdillou  330 
 
 Montgomery  283 
 
 Perronet  a  93 
 
 Ken  302 
 
 M.  Bruce  17 
 
 Newton  193 
 
 Jos.  S  ten  net  256 
 
 Newton  a  13c 
 
 Shrubsole  290 
 
 Houlditch  331 
 St  Stephen,  tr.  by  Neale       120 
 
 Dix  36 
 
 Mackay  241 
 
 Twells  304 
 
 J.  D.  Burns  317 
 
 Ken  "2<yj 
 
 Doddridge  167 
 
 E.  Scott  &  Cottcrill  259 
 
 Watts,  a  by  Wesley 
 
 6 
 
 Grigg  a 
 
 72 
 
 Watts,  a  by  Cameron 
 
 51 
 
 I  Veslcy 
 
 112 
 
 Hcber 
 
 281 
 
 Bernard  oj  Cluny.    tr.  by 
 
 Neale  249 
 
 Montgomery  35 
 
 Heber  a  328 
 
 /.  G.  Smith  49 
 
 W.  Dicksoti  348 
 
 Cennick  228 
 
 Ancient     Hymn,    tr.  by 
 
 Chandler  320 
 
 Wardlazo  156 
 Weiss,  tr.  by  Winkworth      53 
 
 Wesley  52 
 
 Wesley  86 
 
 Bateman  339 
 2  C 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire     . 
 Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  let  Thy  bright  beam 
 
 arise  .... 
 
 Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  with  energy  divine 
 Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
 Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 
 Come,  O  Thou  traveller  unknown 
 Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 
 Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus 
 Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain 
 Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord     . 
 Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched 
 Come,  ye  souls  by  sin  afflicted  . 
 Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 
 Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 
 Creator  Spirit !  by  whose  aid    . 
 
 AUTHOR  HYMN 
 
 Charlemagne,  tr.  by  Cosin     99 
 
 Hart 
 Bcddome 
 
 104 
 103 
 
 Wesley 
 Newton 
 
 Wesley 
 R.  Robinson 
 
 254 
 194 
 204 
 220 
 
 Wesley 
 Montgomery 
 Watts  a 
 
 3° 
 117 
 221 
 
 Hart 
 
 IIQ 
 
 Swain 
 
 Il8 
 
 Alford 
 Gerhardt,  tr. 
 Charlemagne 
 den 
 
 by  7.  Wesley 
 tr.  by  Dry- 
 
 311 
 179 
 
 IOO 
 
 Day  of  anger,  all  arresting  (Dies  Irae)  . 
 
 Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul  . 
 
 Deep  are  the  wounds  that  sin  has  made 
 
 Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord 
 
 Ere  God  had  built  the  mountains 
 Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save  . 
 Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 
 
 Faith  is  a  precious  grace 
 Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee 
 Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life  . 
 Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost    . 
 
 For  a  season  called  to  part 
 
 For  ever  with  the  Lord  , 
 
 For  mercies,  countless  as  the  sands 
 
 For  the  beauty  of  the  earth 
 
 For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 
 
 Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love 
 From  depths  of  woe  I  raise  to  Thee 
 From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 
 
 Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 
 Glory  be  to  God  on  high 
 Glory,  glory  to  our  King 
 Go  to  dark  Gethsemane  . 
 God  forbid  that  I  should  glory  . 
 God  has  turned  my  grief  to  gladness 
 God  is  my  strong  salvation 
 God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
 God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call    . 
 God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 
 Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound    . 
 Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  Thy  ways 
 Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
 Great  God,  what  do  1  see  and  hear 
 Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer 
 Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 
 
 Thomas  of  Celano,  tr.  by 
 
 W.  B.  Robertson  '  356 
 
 Steele  209 
 
 Steele  88 
 
 Hart 
 
 Cowper 
 Whiting 
 
 Doddridge 
 
 Beddome 
 
 Cowper 
 
 A.  L.    Waring 
 
 German  Hymn,  tr. by S tally- 
 brass 
 
 Newton 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 Newton 
 
 F.  S.  Pierpoint 
 
 Bernard  of  Cluny,  tr,  by 
 Neale 
 
 Flowerdew 
 
 Ltither,  tr.  by  Massie 
 
 Hcber 
 
 Newton 
 
 (Gloria  in  excelsis) 
 
 Kelly 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 Kelly 
 
 Montgomery 
 Cowper 
 Cowper 
 
 HeberSc   Whatcly 
 Doddridge 
 Davies  a 
 Doddridge  a 
 RingwaidtSc  Collyera 
 Gurncy 
 William: 
 
 361 
 
 26 
 327 
 307 
 
 147 
 203 
 177 
 
 329 
 363 
 252 
 
 150 
 14 
 
 250 
 308 
 125 
 294 
 
 253 
 
 353 
 
 56 
 
 4i 
 
 46 
 
 226 
 
 164 
 
 19 
 182 
 301 
 
 25 
 
 24 
 3J4 
 
 71 
 325 
 214 
 
 4.02 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 Hail,  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
 Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus 
 Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 
 Hallelujah,  best  and  sweetest    . 
 
 Hark  !  a  voice  !  it  cries  from  heaven    . 
 
 Hark  !  hark,  my  soul ;  angelic  songs    . 
 
 Hark  !  how  all  the  welkin  rings 
 
 Hark  !  how  heaven  is  calling     . 
 
 Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord   , 
 
 Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee 
 
 Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
 
 Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken  . 
 
 Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me   . 
 
 Here,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face 
 
 Here  we  suffer  grief  and  pain    . 
 
 Holy  Bible,  book  divine 
 
 Holy  Father,  Thou  hast  given  , 
 
 Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness 
 
 Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  . 
 
 Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty . 
 
 Holy  Spirit,  God  of  light 
 
 Hosanna  !  loud  hosanna 
 
 Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord 
 
 How  beauteous  are  their  feet     . 
 
 How  large  the  promise,  how  divine 
 
 How  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve 
 
 How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds    . 
 
 Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn  „ 
 
 I  bow  me  to  Thy  will,  O  God     . 
 
 I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  let  Thee  go 
 
 I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say    . 
 
 I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives , 
 
 I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus     . 
 
 I  love  to  hear  the  story  . 
 
 I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 
 
 I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 
 
 I  was  a  wandering  sheep 
 
 I  will  not  let  Thee  go 
 
 If  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine 
 
 I  'm  a  little  pilgrim 
 
 I  'm  but  a  stranger  here  . 
 
 In  the  hour  of  trial 
 
 It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 
 
 It  is  not  death  to  die 
 
 Jerusalem,  my  happy  home,  name  ever  dear  to 
 me    ...... 
 
 Jerusalem,  my  happy  home,  when  shall  I  come 
 to  thee  ..... 
 
 Jerusalem  the  golden     .... 
 
 fesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be 
 [esus,  high  in  glory         . 
 fesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 
 [esus  lives  !  no  longer  now 
 [esus,  Lord,  we  kneel  before  Thee 
 
 403 
 
 AUTHOR  HYMN 
 
 l\  'esley  a  54 
 
 Bakewell  60 
 
 Montgomery  285 
 Ancient    Hymn,     tr.     by 
 
 Chandler  269 
 
 Kelly  237 
 
 Fader  233 
 
 Wesley  31 
 
 Jacque  270 
 
 Cowper  73 
 
 Montgomery  64 
 
 Evans  a  48 
 
 Cowper  243 
 Neander,  tr.  by  Winkworth  136 
 
 Bonar  279 
 
 Bilby  350 
 
 Burton  341 
 
 W.  Bruce  in 
 Gcrhardt,  tr.  by  Toplady     102 
 
 Mo?itgomery  2 
 
 Heber  1 
 Robert  II.  of  France,  tr.  by 
 
 Mac  Gill  101 
 
 Threlfall  336 
 
 Heber  265 
 
 Watts  113 
 
 Watts  a  274 
 
 Conder  39 
 
 Newton  83 
 
 y.  D.  Burns  342 
 
 Faber  a 
 
 170 
 
 T.  Dunlop 
 
 206 
 
 Bonar 
 
 114 
 
 Medley 
 
 59 
 
 Bonar 
 
 134 
 
 E.  H.  Miller 
 
 335 
 
 Whitfield 
 
 127 
 
 Luke 
 
 338 
 
 Bonar 
 
 345 
 
 Desszler,  tr.  by  Winkworth  205 
 
 Bcddome  225 
 
 Curwen  347 
 
 Rawson  Taylor  232 
 
 Mon  tgomery  185 
 
 Sears  a  32 
 
 Malan,  tr.  by  Bcthzine  238 
 
 Anon.  cir.  1702 
 
 246 
 
 F.  B.  P.  cir.  1565  247 
 
 Bernard  of  Cluny,  tr,  by 
 
 Neale  251 
 
 Grigg  &  Francis  163 
 .     340 
 
 Lyte  137 
 
 Gcllert,  tr.  by  Cox  58 
 
 Ctunmins  271 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 Jesus,  Lord  !  we  look  to  Thee  . 
 Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul     . 
 Jesus,  Master,  whose  I  am 
 Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me  . 
 Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
 Jesus,  still  lead  on 
 Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
 Jesus,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts 
 Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
 fesus,  to  Thy  table  led  . 
 [esus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet 
 foin  all  the  glorious  names 
 |oy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
 fust  as  I  am— without  one  plea 
 
 King  Eternal !  King  Immortal 
 
 Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
 
 Lead,  Holy  Shepherd,  lead  us 
 
 Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom 
 
 Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
 
 Leaning  on  Thee,  my  Guide  and  Friend 
 
 Let  Him,  to  whom  we  now  belong 
 
 Let  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind    . 
 
 Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue 
 
 Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise 
 
 Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass 
 
 Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart 
 
 Little  travellers  Zionward 
 
 Lo  !  He  comes  with  clouds  descending 
 
 Look,  ye  saints  !  the  sight  is  glorious 
 
 Lord,  a  little  band  and  lowly     . 
 
 Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee 
 
 Lord,  at  Thy  table  I  behold 
 
 Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 
 
 Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost 
 
 Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
 
 Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
 
 Lord,  let  mercy  now  attend  us 
 
 Lord,  let  Thy  Spirit  Holy 
 
 Lord  of  the  harvest,  once  again 
 
 Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows 
 
 Lord,  teach  me  to  adore  Thy  hand 
 
 Lord,  Thy  word  abideth 
 
 Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 
 
 May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 
 
 Much  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe 
 
 My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord 
 
 My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 
 
 My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 
 
 My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art 
 
 My  God,  the  covenant  of  Thy  love 
 
 My  Saviour,  as  Thou  wilt 
 
 Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 
 No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
 Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
 Not  in  anything  we  do   . 
 
 404 
 
 AUTHOR 
 
 HYMN 
 
 Wesley 
 
 159 
 
 Wesley 
 
 133 
 
 Havctgal 
 
 141 
 
 Elliott 
 
 90 
 
 Watts 
 
 284 
 
 Zinzendorf,  tr.  by  H.  L.  L.  217 
 St  Bernard,  tr.  by  Caswall  75 
 StBernard.tr.  by Ray Palme 'rj^. 
 Zinze?idorf,  tr.  by  J.  Wesley  192 
 Baynes  278 
 
 Cowper  262 
 
 Watts  a  92 
 
 Newton  222 
 
 Elliott  131 
 
 A.  R.  C. 
 
 23 
 
 Barton  a. 
 
 109 
 
 Clement,  tr.  by  Mac  Gill 
 
 346 
 
 Newman 
 
 216 
 
 Edmeston 
 
 215 
 
 Elliott 
 
 145 
 
 Wesley  a 
 
 152 
 
 Milton 
 
 15 
 
 Newton  a 
 
 I5S 
 
 Wardlaw 
 
 12 
 
 Montgomery  a 
 
 291 
 
 Demiy 
 
 296 
 
 Edmeston 
 
 349 
 
 Cennick,  Wesley,  &  Ma  dan   70 
 
 Kelly 
 
 61 
 
 M.  E.  Shelly 
 
 332 
 
 Gurney 
 
 157 
 
 Sam.  Stennett  a 
 
 282 
 
 Shirley 
 
 357 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 106 
 
 Codner 
 
 322 
 
 Baxter  a 
 
 180 
 
 . 
 
 362 
 
 Robert  Boyd,  tr.  by  Mac  Gill  95 
 
 Anstice 
 
 312 
 
 Doddridge  a 
 
 261 
 
 Steele 
 
 178 
 
 Baker 
 
 no 
 
 J.  D.  Carlyle 
 
 272 
 
 Newton 
 
 366 
 
 H.  K.  White  &  Maitland 
 
 165 
 
 Watts 
 
 40 
 
 Ray  Palmer 
 
 *35 
 
 Elliott 
 
 174 
 
 Faber 
 
 9 
 
 Doddridge 
 
 22 
 
 Schmolk,  tr.  by  H.  L.  L. 
 
 172 
 
 Adams 
 
 201 
 
 Cowper 
 
 iSi 
 
 Watts 
 
 191 
 
 A  If  or d 
 
 128 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 Not  what  these  hands  have  done 
 Now  is  th'  accepted  time 
 Now  may  He,  who  from  the  dead 
 Now  thank  we  all  our  God 
 
 O  bless6d  night !  O  rich  delight 
 
 O  Bread  of  Life,  from  heaven 
 
 O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy  head 
 
 O  come,  all  ye  faithful 
 
 O  come !  Immanuel,  hear  our  call 
 
 O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 
 O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  . 
 O  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 
 O  God  of  Israel,  hear  my  prayer 
 O  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
 O  help  us,  Lord  !  each  hour  of  need 
 O  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen 
 O  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God !  still  keep  me  . 
 
 O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  Thee 
 
 O  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea 
 
 O  Lord  our  God,  arise   . 
 
 O  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  face  from  us 
 
 O  love  divine,  how  sweet  Thou  art 
 
 O  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go     . 
 
 O  send  me  down  a  draught  of  love 
 
 O  Spirit  of  the  living  God  . 
 
 O  Thou,  by  long  experience  tried 
 
 O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 
 
 O  Thou,  in  whom  are  all  our  springs 
 
 O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend 
 
 O  Thou,  to  whom  in  ancient  time 
 
 O  Thou,  whose  mercy  found  me 
 
 O  Thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
 
 O  timely  happy,  timely  wise 
 
 O  !  who  is  like  the  Mighty  One 
 
 O  worship  the  King 
 
 Object  of  my  first  desire 
 
 O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
 
 Of  Thy  love  some  gracious  token 
 
 Oh  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 
 
 Oh,  let  him  whose  sorrow 
 
 Oh  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
 
 Oh  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow 
 
 One  is  kind  above  all  others 
 
 One  sole  baptismal  sign 
 
 One  sweetly  solemn  thought 
 
 One  there  is,  above  all  others 
 
 Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
 
 Our  day  of  praise  is  done 
 
 Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past  . 
 
 Part  in  peace  :  Christ's  life  was  peace 
 Poor  and  needy  though  I  be 
 Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high 
 Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven 
 
 405 
 
 AUTHOR 
 
 HYMN 
 
 Bonar 
 
 129 
 
 Dobell 
 
 121 
 
 Newton  a 
 
 364 
 
 Rinckart,  tr.  by  Winkworth  148 
 
 Ancient  Hymn,  tr.  \>y  Mac- 
 Gill  34 
 Aquinas,  tr.  by  Schaffa.  280 
 A.  R.  C.  42 
 Ancient  Hymn,  tr.  by  Mercer  33 
 Ancient  Hymn,  tr.  by  Mac- 
 Gill  29 
 Chr.  Wordsworth  260 
 Wesley  160 
 Wesley  94 
 Fletcher  212 
 Doddridge  139 
 Milman  208 
 Elliott  196 
 St  Bernard,  tr.  by  J.   IV. 
 
 Alexander  a  44 
 
 Deck  218 
 
 Ryland  211 
 
 Chr.   Wordsworth  18 
 
 Wardlaw  289 
 
 Mardley  a  122 
 
 Wesley  a  202 
 
 Faber  a  358 
 
 Ralph  Erskine  230 
 
 Montgomery  107 
 
 Guy 071,  tr.  by  Cowper  a  197 
 
 Haweis  186 
 
 Jacque  326 
 
 Elliott  81 
 
 J.  Pierpont  263 
 
 Monscll  153 
 
 Steele  124 
 
 Keble  298 
 
 D.  M.  Moir  200 
 
 Grant  8 
 
 Toplady  195 
 
 Williams  293 
 
 Kelly  359 
 
 Cowper  187 
 
 H.  S.  Oswald,  tr.  by  Cox  .84 
 
 Lyte  286 
 
 Theod.  Monod  154 
 
 Nunn  337 
 
 G.  Robinson  255 
 
 Cary  231 
 
 Newton  87 
 
 A uber  98 
 
 Ellerton  267 
 
 Watts  315 
 
 Adams 
 
 365 
 
 Thrupp 
 Montgomery  a 
 Lyte ' 
 
 333 
 
 321 
 
 10 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  FINES-. 
 
 Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens  adore  Him 
 Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height 
 
 Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart . 
 
 Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord     . 
 Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 
 Rest  of  the  weary 
 Return,  O  wanderer,  return 
 Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home 
 Rock  of  Ages  !   cleft  for  me 
 Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated  . 
 
 Safely  through  another  week 
 
 Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise 
 
 Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 
 
 Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 
 
 Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 
 
 Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations  . 
 
 Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee  . 
 
 Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
 
 Say,  why  should  friendship  grieve  for  those 
 
 See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
 
 See,  O  Lord,  the  vineyard  planted 
 
 Since  all  the  downward  facts  of  time    . 
 
 Soldiers  of  Christ !  arise 
 
 Sometimes  a  light  surprises 
 
 Son  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry 
 
 Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang . 
 
 Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies 
 
 Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed  them 
 
 Spirit  Divine  !  attend  our  prayers 
 
 Still  with  Thee,  O  my  God 
 
 Summer  suns  are  glowing 
 
 Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 
 
 Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  . 
 
 Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 
 
 Sweet  was  the  hour,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  . 
 
 Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows 
 
 Take  me,  O  my  Father !  take  me 
 
 Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said 
 
 That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day     ,. 
 
 The  God  of  Abraham  praise 
 
 The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
 
 The  King  of  Glory  standeth 
 
 The  Lord  of  might,  from  Sinai's  brow  . 
 
 The  Lord  will  come  !  the  earth  shall  quake 
 
 The  sands  of  time  are  sinking    . 
 
 The  seed  we  bury  in  the  earth    . 
 
 The  spacious  firmament  on  high 
 
 The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word 
 
 The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise 
 
 There  came  a  little  Child  to  earth 
 
 There  is  a  blessed  home 
 
 There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood      . 
 
 There  is  a  happy  land    . 
 
 There  is  a  holy  sacrifice . 
 
 There  is  a  land  of  pure  delignt . 
 
 406 
 
 AUTHOR 
 
 HYMN 
 
 Kcmpthorne 
 
 7 
 
 Newman 
 
 89 
 
 Newton 
 
 176 
 
 Newton 
 
 '219 
 
 Wesley 
 
 '65 
 
 Monsell 
 
 91 
 
 Collyer 
 
 115 
 
 Hastings 
 
 116 
 
 Top  lady 
 
 132 
 
 Mant 
 
 3 
 
 Newton  a 
 
 306 
 
 Ellerto7i 
 
 360 
 
 Thring 
 
 96 
 
 Edmeston 
 
 305 
 
 Thrupp 
 
 343 
 
 A.  C.  Coxe 
 
 292 
 
 Grant  a 
 
 78 
 
 Muhlenberg 
 
 277 
 
 Clarke 
 
 240 
 
 Doddridge  a 
 
 275 
 
 Kelly  a 
 
 295 
 
 Hervey 
 
 20 
 
 Wesley  a 
 
 166 
 
 Cowper 
 
 21 
 
 Mant 
 
 199 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 268 
 
 Ryland 
 
 T-7S 
 
 Kelly 
 
 323 
 
 Reed 
 
 105 
 
 J.  D.  Bums 
 
 198 
 
 How 
 
 310 
 
 Keble 
 
 303 
 
 Watts 
 
 266 
 
 Allen  &  Shirley 
 
 223 
 
 Denny 
 
 76 
 
 Newton 
 
 84 
 
 Ray  Palmer 
 
 138 
 
 Everest  a 
 
 168 
 
 Scott 
 
 68 
 
 Olivers 
 
 23 
 
 ; .         Kelly 
 
 55 
 
 Bancroft 
 
 63 
 
 .Heber 
 
 66 
 
 Heber  a 
 
 69 
 
 A.  R.  C. 
 
 235 
 
 W.  Bruce 
 
 242 
 
 Addiso7i 
 
 13 
 
 Cowper 
 
 108 
 
 Godescalcus,  tr.  by  Neale     355 
 
 Emily  Elliot 
 
 334 
 
 Baker 
 
 248 
 
 Cowper 
 
 190 
 
 A.  Young 
 
 352 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 123 
 
 Watts 
 
 244 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
 
 There  is  a  sacred,  hallowed  spot 
 
 There  is  no  night  in  heaven 
 
 There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light 
 
 There 's  a  Friend  for  little  children 
 
 Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old 
 
 This  is  the  day  of  light  . 
 
 This  stone  to  Thee  in  faith  we  lay 
 
 Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 
 
 Thou  art  the  Way :  to  Thee  alone 
 
 Thou  image  of  the  Father  bright 
 
 Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart 
 
 Thou,  whose  Almighty  word     . 
 
 Though  troubles  assail  . 
 
 Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 
 
 Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess 
 
 Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 
 
 'Tis  my  happiness  below 
 
 'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  those  at  rest 
 
 To  Thee  and  to  Thy  Christ,  O  God 
 
 Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will 
 Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying 
 We  bless  Thee  for  this  sacred  day 
 We  give  immortal  praise 
 We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 
 We  praise  Thee,  O  God 
 We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  O  God 
 We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died 
 We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 
 Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God 
 We've  no  abiding  city  here 
 What  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 
 What  sinners  value  I  resign 
 Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right 
 When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God 
 When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 
 When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
 When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved 
 When  languor  and  disease  invade 
 When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 
 When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 
 When  the  dark  waves  round  us  roll 
 When  the  day  of  toil  is  done     . 
 When  the  weary,  seeking  rest    , 
 When  this  passing  world  is  done 
 When,  wounded  sore,  the  stricken  soul 
 Where  shall  I  lay  my  weary  head 
 While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
 Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
 Who  is  this,  so  weak  and  helpless 
 Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 
 Why  should  I  fear  the  darkest  hour 
 Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 
 Winter  reigneth  o'er  the  land     . 
 With  love  the  Saviour's  heart  o'erfiowed 
 With  Mary's  love  without  her  fear 
 Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness 
 
 AUTHOR                                HYMN 
 
 Aime  B 
 
 43 
 
 Knollys  a 
 
 245 
 
 Crewdson  &  Kennedy 
 
 82 
 
 Mldlane 
 
 344 
 
 Plumptre 
 
 37 
 
 Ellerton 
 
 258 
 
 Montgomery 
 
 3i9 
 
 Toke 
 
 57 
 
 Doane 
 
 85 
 
 Ambrose,  tr.  by  MacG ill 
 
 299 
 
 Steele 
 
 188 
 
 Marriott 
 
 287 
 
 Newton 
 
 207 
 
 Tate  &  Brady 
 
 210 
 
 Gibbons 
 
 11 
 
 Bonar 
 
 171 
 
 Ccnvper 
 
 181 
 
 S.  P.  Tregelles 
 
 239 
 
 A.  R.  C, 
 
 97 
 
 Beddome 
 
 169 
 
 Nicolai,  tr,  by  Winkworth 
 
 67 
 
 Gillman  a 
 
 257 
 
 Watts 
 
 4 
 
 Claudius,  tr.  by  Campbell 
 
 309 
 
 ( Te  Deum) 
 
 354 
 
 ( Te  Detim) 
 
 5 
 
 Kelly 
 
 47 
 
 E.  Mills 
 
 3Si 
 
 Wesley 
 
 189 
 
 Kelly 
 
 229 
 
 Denny 
 
 38 
 
 Watts 
 
 224 
 
 Rodigast,  tr.  by  Winkworth  173 
 
 Addison 
 
 16 
 
 Grant 
 
 79 
 
 Watts 
 
 45 
 
 Scott  a 
 
 213 
 
 Toplady  a 
 
 227 
 
 Milman  a 
 
 8c 
 
 Shrubsole 
 
 30c 
 
 How 
 
 183 
 
 Ellerton 
 
 236 
 
 Bonar 
 
 273 
 
 M'Cheyne 
 
 149 
 
 C.  P.  Alexander 
 
 77 
 
 Wesley  a 
 
 126 
 
 Newton 
 
 316 
 
 Watts 
 
 140 
 
 How 
 
 27 
 
 Kelly 
 
 62 
 
 Newton 
 
 x43 
 
 Hastings  a 
 
 324 
 
 How 
 
 313 
 
 Doddridge  a 
 
 158 
 
 Pirrie  a 
 
 50 
 
 Monsell 
 
 264 
 
 Ye  servants  of  the  Lord  , 
 
 407 
 
 Doddridge 
 
 162 
 
INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES, 
 
 Yes  !  I  do  feel,  my  God,  that  I  am  Thine 
 Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking 
 Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints 
 
 AUTHOR 
 
 Monsell 
 
 Kelly 
 
 Toplady 
 
 HYMN 
 
 142 
 288 
 146 
 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 Blessed,  blessed  be  Jehovah,  Israel's  God 
 From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
 Glory  be  to  God,  the  Father 
 Glory  be  to  Him  who  gave  us    . 
 Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son 
 Glory,  glory  everlasting 
 
 Hallelujah!    for    the    Lord    God  Omnipotent 
 
 reigneth 
 Hark  !  how  the  adoring  hosts   . 
 Holy,  holy,  holy 
 
 I  '11  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 
 Immortal  honour,  endless  fame 
 Lord,  bless  us  still 
 Now  to  Him  who  loved  us,  gave  us 
 Now  to  the  King  of  Heaven 
 Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
 To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
 To  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne 
 Unto  the  Father,  God  of  heaven 
 
 AUTHOR 
 
 DOX. 
 
 cvi.  Psalm  (S.  V.) 
 
 15 
 
 Watts 
 
 6 
 
 Bonar 
 
 13 
 
 Madaii 
 
 11 
 
 {Gloria  Patri) 
 
 18 
 
 Ancient  Doxology,  tr. 
 
 by 
 
 MacGill 
 
 9 
 
 t 
 
 "rom  Rev.  xi.  xix. 
 
 16 
 
 Watts  a 
 
 5 
 
 Ancietit  Hymn 
 
 17 
 
 Watts 
 
 10 
 
 Drydefi 
 
 12 
 
 14 
 
 S.  M.  Waring 
 
 7 
 3 
 
 'Ken 
 
 3 
 
 Tate  &  Brady 
 
 Cameron 
 
 2 
 
 Ambrose,  tr.  by  MacGill