£1 : w i Tin; MOTHER'S HYMN BOOK: C OiriLKD FROM VARIOUS AUTHORS AND 1'RIVATK MANUSCRIPTS, FOR THE USE OF MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND FOR SOCIAL, FAMILY, AND PRIVATE WORSHIP. 7TTU AN APPI-NDIX. CONTAINING A CONSTITUTION FOR MATKKNAL ASSOCIATIONS. AND ONE HUN- DRED and rum Korn ifpks a rio2va for DISCUSSION AT MATERNAL MEETINGS. BY THOMAS HASTINGS. NEW EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED. NEW YORK: MYRON FINtiB, Hi NASSAU STREET, OFFICE OF THE MOTHER'S MAGAZINE. 1350. 499(H) Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1850, BY MYRON FINCH, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the South- ern District of New York. Stereotyped by BA.NER & PALMER, 501 William, corner of Frankfort st., N.l TO ALL CHRISTIAN MOTHERS, AND ESPECIALLY TO THE NUMEROUS AND INTERESTING Maternal A»*ociation* OF THE UNITED STATES, THIS LITTLE VOLUME IS MOST RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, With the hope That it may contribute TO THE Spiritual edification of Parenta and Children of the Present Generation. THE COMPILER- PREFACE. The wide circulation which the Mother's Hymn Book has gained both in this country and in England, has induced the author to give it the advantages of a revision and enlargement. The work, though originally undertaken for the purpose of meeting the wants of Maternal Associations, has been adapted also to the use > of private individuals and family circles. The j character of the publication is peculiar; and , we know of no other which can well supply its place. Many of the hymns were written by ! different hands expressly for the work ; and in the present edition the number of original , hymns has been much increased. The work • is also now supplied with an appendix, embra- ' cing a constitution for maternal associations, with hints upon the manner of establishing and conducting them. Much labor has been be- stowed upon this undertaking ; and that it may prove increasingly useful, is the devoutest wish of the author and publisher. OF FIRST LINKS. INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Again the Lord of life and light; . Alas, how chane'd that lovely flower, Almighty Cod, I'm very ill, . Almighty Cod, thy piercing eye, . Almighty Cod. while earth and heav'n, , And now While daylight closes, . At length the opening spring has come, Btofore thy footstool kneeling, Behold the covenant of grace, Behold what condescending love, Attend thee, little one, the souls that hear and know, Blest be the tie that hinds, Blest hour, when mortal man aspires, Children, listen to the Lord, . Christian, wouldst thou know the joy, , Come, Holy Spirit, come, ( Come, Holy spirit, heavenly dove, Come, let us join ourselves to God, • Come, hit aa strike our harps afresh, Come, my Redeemer, eome, . ; Dear Lord, befbfe thy throne. . Dear Refuge of my weary soul, . ■ Dear Saviour, attend to my prayer, . 1 1 Sarkrar, if these lambs should stray, i Dear Saviour, when my thoughts recall, I Disdain not O eternal Kim:, . * Earth's shadowy years will soon be o'er, H» mn. n 57 87 8 199 9] TS 44 126 1 vj sa 1-21 59 00 70 153 19 28 30 i.;:» 77 158 32 162 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Encourage my heart with thy smile, Far from the world, O Lord, I flee, Father, whate'er of earthly bliss, . For a season call'd to part, . Forbid them not, the Saviour cried, Forbid them not to come, . Gentle stranger, fearless come, Gently, Lord, O gently lead us, . Give to the winds thy fears, . Go. for the Master calls thee, God of mercy, hear our prayer, . God of the nations, bow thine ear, Grant us wisdom, gracious Lord, . Great God, now condescend, Great God, we would to thee make known Great God, with heart and tongue, ilast thou lost a child most precious, How did the pious Abr'am pray, How fierce the lightning blazes, How frail are these bodies of clay, How great the mercies from above, How great thy mercies, Lord, . How large the promise, how divine, How sweet on thy bosom to rest, How sweet the name of Jesus soundi How tedious and tasteless the hours, How tender is thy hand, I love to steal awhile away, In darkness and temptation, . In the wide realms of pagan night, In this calm, impressive hour, I saw one hanging on a tree, I thank the Lord who lives on high, It is the Lord, my soul be still, . 1 was a groveling creature once, . Jesus, where'er thy people meet, Jesus, while our hearts are bleedir Kindly the Lord appear'd, . Know, my soul, thy full salvation, Let us sound the infant chorus, . INDEX OF FIRST LINES. IX Life is ft span, a t" thy 1<>v»* ('nine like the morning li-lit. 3 I r<>w beauteous nature now ! 1 [ow dark and sad before ! — "With joy we new the pleating change, Ami nature's <*<;1 a. lore 4 May we this life improve, T>> mourn for errors pad : And live this short revolving day, \ i it' it were our last Mcth. coil. 4 FlcycVs Hymn, German Ah . i S. livening. 1 Softly now the tight of day les upon my Bight away ; Free from care, from labor tV Lord, I would commune with thee. •J Soon for me the light of day Shall forever pass away : Then, from Bin and sorr o w free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with thee. EpLs. Coll. <•> ricycVs Hymn, German Air. 7 S. morning. 1 Thou, O Lord, didst hear my ciy, Thy protecting hand was nigh ; 16 FAMILY DEVOTION. Peaceful slumbers thou didst shed On my weary, drooping head. 2 Gently, with the dawning ray, On my soul thy beams display ; Sweeter than the smiling morn Let thy cheering light return. Anon. Q Watchman, Shirland. S. M. 1VI orning. 1 Serene I laid me doAvn Beneath his guardian care : I slept — and I awoke, and found My kind Preserver near. 2 Thus does thine arm support This weak, defenceless frame ; But whence these favors, Lord, to me, All worthless as I am ? 3 Oh ! how shall I repay The bounties of my God ? This feeble spirit pants beneath The pleasing, painful load. 4 My life I would anew Devote, O Lord, to thee ; And in thy service I would spend A long eternity. Dwight. r \ "li Ll l»r.\ OTION. I < 4 '•'/. ( . M. I! v«ni:iu. TH\nk- \M) COJIPKSSIOlf. 1 llnw great the mercies from above, Thai compass me around ; But oh ! hew Few returns of love I [atfa my ( Creator found. 2 Wii.it haw I done for him who died T«> save my wretched soul ! How are my follies multiplied, Fast as the minutes roll ! Lonl, with this guilty heart of mine T«» thy dear cross T flee, And to thy grace my soul resign, To l»t> renew'd by thee. Sprinkled afresh by pard'ning blood, I lay mo down to rest : As in tlf embraces of my God, Or on my Saviour's breast. Anon. i § " From Greenland? s Icy Mountains" 7*S, 6's. ■ veiling. SONG OF KKDKKMI.NG MERCY. And now. while daylight closes, To bring the hour of rest, My spirit soft reposes On the Redeemer's breast : o* IS FAMILY DEVOTIO.N. While on his aid relying. I shall pot yield to fear : Living, or dead, or dying, A. Saviour still is near. 2 He saw my soul in danger; Ere yet I knew his grace : And bade me. once a stranger. Behold his smiling face : My heart for sin was mourning, I pray'd to he forgiven : And soon to Jesus turning. I felt the joys of heaven. 3 He took away my sadness. And tilled my soul with hope : Oh ! then, with songs off gladness. My heart was lifted up : — Since then. I love and fear him, His Messing I implore : And daily I draw near him. And feel his saying power. 9 -£-" -■" .■'v:"~. r C. M. ?Iorning or Eyeiiinjj. 1 0>" thee, each morning. O my God, My waking thoughts attend : In thee are founded all my hopes. In thee mv wishes end. FXMII.Y Dl NOTION. 2 My sonl, in pleasing wonder Inst, Thy boundless lore Buiveys; And lir'd with JTSteiUJ zeal, prepares A sacrifice; o< praise. 3 When evening slumbers press my eyes, With his protection hle-st. In pence and Safety 1 commit M 3 wearied limbs to rest. I My Spirit, in his hand, serene. Fears no approaching ill : For, whether waking or asleep, Thou, Lord, art with me still. Anon. lO Uibridgt, Dukc-Strcct, Sccisotis, Gratitude. L. M. F veiling ;iml 'lorniii-. 1 My (rod, how endless is thy love ! Thy gifts aire every evening new: And morning mercies from above Gently distil like early dew. 2 Thou spread'st the curtain of the night. Great guardian of my sleeping hours ; Thy sovereign word restores the light, And quickens all my drowsy powers. 3 I yield my powers to thy command, To thee I consecrate my days : Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise. WaMi. !£0 FAMILY DEVOTION. 11 " From Greenland's Icy Mountains" * S, 6*S. Romain. A Bright Sabbath Morning. 1 The rosy light is dawning Upon the mountain's brow ; It is the Sabbath morning — Arise and pay thy vow. Lift up thy voice to heaven In sacred praise and prayer, While unto thee is given The light of life to share. 2 The landscape lately shrouded By evening's paler ray, Smiles beauteous and unclouded Before the eye of day : So let our souls, benighted Too long in folly's shade, By thy kind smiles be lighted To joys that never fade. 3 Oh, see those waters, streaming In crystal purity ; While earth with verdure teeming, Gives rapture to the eye ! Let rivers of salvation In larger currents flow, 'Till ev'ry tribe and nation Their healing virtues know. I VMII.V IH.VOTIn.V. 21 1 ^J /.'/r//'/. C. M. Mnbbnlh 'Joining. 1 Ac w\ the Lord of Dfe and light Awakes the kindling ray, DiapelB the darkness of the night, And pours increasing day. 2 Oh ! what ii night was that which whim, \ Miit'ul world in uloom ! 0k| what a Sun, that broke, this day. Triumphant from the tomb ! 3 This day bo grateful homage paid, And loud hosannas rang ; Lot gladness dwell in ev'ry heart, And praise on ev'ry tongue. 1 Ton thousand thousand lip- shall join To hail this welcome morn, Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn. Barbauld 1 3 Gratiludr, Rotkwcll, Luton. L. M. Sabbath Evening Praise. 1 Lord of the Sabbath, thee we praise For all these holy, happy days, To dying man in mercy gnr'n, As foretastes of the bliss of heav'n. 22 FAMILY DEVOTION. 2 We thank thee for the morning light, Follow' d by hours divinely bright ; We thank thee for the evening shade, For solemn meditation made. 3 We thank thee for that blest abode, The temple of the living God ! We thank thee for the precious word And ordinances of the Lord. 4 But oh ! what praise to thee is due, That we are taught by faith to view A Saviour, u crucified and slain," Waking from death, on high to reign. 5 O Saviour God, to whom are giv'n The realms of earth, the hosts of heav'n, Before thy glorious throne we fall, And worship thee as Lord of all. 1 4r Pastoral Hymn, Wesley Chapel. L. M. 6 lines. For those who regard Saturday Eve- ning as Holy Time. I Sweet is the last, the parting ray, That ushers placid evening in ; When with the still, expiring day, The Sabbath's peaceful hours begin : How grateful to the anxious breast, The sacred hours of holy rest ! h JAMII.V IU.VoTIoN. ff 2 blush' d is the .tumult of the day. And worldly cures and labors cease ; While soft the vesper breezes play, To hymn the glad return of peace : Delightful season; kindly giv'n To turn the wand*ring thoughts to beaVn. 3 < M'f as this peaceful 1mm- shall come. Lord, raise my thoughts from earthly things : And hear them to my heav'nly home < )n faith and hope's celestial wiugs ; 'Fill tiie | ;i -t gleam of life < votion. 1 Far from the world, Lord, I tier. Prom Strife and tumult tar ; From scenes where Satan wages still His most successful war. The calm retreat, the silent -hade, With prayer and praise agree ; And seem, by thy sweet bounty, made For those who follow the,'. There, if thy Bpirit touch the soul, And grace her mean abode, Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love, She communes with her God 24 FAMILY DEVOTION. 4 Then, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays ; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor thirsts for human praise. 5 Author and guardian of my life, Sweet source of light divine ; And — all harmonious names in one — Blest Saviour, thou art mine. 6 What thanks I owe thee, and what love ; And praise, ». boundless store, Shall echo through thy realms above, When time shall be no more. Cowper, \ (9 Brown, Chester, Dunchurch. C. M. Secret Prayer at Twilight* 1 I love to steal awhile away From eveiy cumb'ring care ; And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear ; And all his promises to plead, Where none but God is near. 3 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore ; And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. i \ - 1 1 1 v !»i \ o rioir. 25 4 I bve by Ruth to take i view ( )t* brighter scenes in hesVn ; The prospect doth my strength roncw, While here by tempests ariv'n. .') Thus when life's toilsome day is o'er, I i\- its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, Ami lead U) endless day. Mrs. Brown. ] 7 /'< < ,'..•;■/, Ortnnvill,. PtUrhnrough, Barhj. Q. If. (hi Mini's i:> riling Hymn. I Now condescend, Almighty King, T<> bless this little throng ; Ami kindly listen while we sing Our pleasant evening boi I Brothers and sisters, hand in hand, ( )ur tips together move ; O smile upon this little hand, Unite our hearts in love. 3 We come to own the power divine, That watches o'er our days; For this our feeble voices join, To God we ghre the praise. May we in safety sleep to-night, From every- danger free ; For, Lord, the darkness and the light Are both alike to thee. 3 26 FAMILY DEVOTION. 5 And when the rising sun displays His cheerful beams abroad ; Then shall our grateful morning lays Declare the love of God. Anon. 1 8 Dismission. 8 ? S, 7's. Single. Children's Evcuin;' Song* 1 Let us sound the infant chorus To our Father in the skies, Who so kindly watches o'er us, And our every want supplies. 2 By his care we nightly slumber, Waking with the morning ray ; While his mercies, without number, Still descend from day to day. 3 All our infant, smiling pleasures, All our raiment and our food ; All our precious little treasures, Teach us that the Lord is good. 4 Thpnks to God, who still supplies us With kind friends and parents dear ; Thanks to God, who ne'er denies us Aught we need for comfort here. 5 To our Father high in heaven, To the well-beloved Son, To the Spirit, praise be given — Glory to our God alone. SEASONS OF PERIL. 27 SEASONS OF PERIL. 10 Loir Divine, Aberdeen. 8*8, 7 8. .DwtbU. Trials in Prospect. 1 Why to-day cast down in sorrow, Burdened with prospective grief, Legl the trials of to-morrow Should not find a full relief? Chide each dark anticipation; Present ills may now suffice J These beheld with resignation, Prove but mercies in disguise. 2 Joys and sorrows, ever fleeting, Like the visions of a day, Oft their visits are repeating As the sears of life decay : Fix thy hopes on things eternal, Far above terrestrial c;ire. Scenes of bliss for ever vernal Soon will greet thy entrance there. 28 SEASONS OF PERIL. 20 Balerma, Dunchurch, Dundee. C. M. Submission under Painful Anticipa- tions* 1 The hour of deep solicitude, Lord, is drawing nigh, When sorrows, like a raging flood, Shall lift their waves on high. 2 Oh ! then to feel thy powerful aid, To rest upon thine arm, To have my strength on Jesus staid, "Mid danger and alarm ! 3 When sudden anguish weighs me down, And I draw near to death. Let me not feel a Saviour's frown In every lab'ring breath ; 4 But Jet me hear that gentle voice Which bids the waves "be still;" Which makes the trembling heart rejoice, Anchor'd within the veil. 5 Myself to thee I now resign ; Lord, let thy will be done ; Body and spirit still are thine, And thou art God alone. QUI OF PI .km.. H *} 1 C>>nti(ir!iri\ Hirminjfham, Ludlow. 8 S. ICc«i<;iifition. l Encoi ragi my heart with thy Bmile, M \ ever unchangeable Friend ; Each poaaop of darkness beguile, An. I let me fxult in the end. •j "['is better to suffer and die Beneath thy compassionate rod. Than feel my enjoyments run high, Hut never have khee for my God. S T would not contend with thy will, Whatever that will may decree ; Hut oh, may each trial T tool Unite me more firmly to thoo. t£^2 ('" \ i 'icr, Birmingham, Ludlow. 8's. A Promise. 1 How sweet on thy bosom to rest, When nature's affliction is near; The soul that can trust thee is blest. Thy smiles bring defiVrance from fear. 2 The Lord has in kindness declar'd. That those who will trust in his name, Shall in the sharp conflict be spar'd, His mercy and love to proclaim. 3* 30 SEASONS OF PERIL. 3 This promise shall be to my soul A messenger sent from the skies; An anchor when billows shall roll, A refuge when tempests arise. 4 O Saviour, the promise fulfill, Its comfort impart to my mind ; Then calmly I'll bow to thy will — To the cup of affliction resigned. Searle. £J3 Gratitude, Luton, Repose. L, M. The Ijord Notices all our Sorrows, 1 Yes, there is One above who knows The griefs which in the bosom lie ; Interprets every tear that flows, And reads the language of a sigh. 2 Think not the Lord from sorrow's 'plaint Will e'er avert a list'ning ear ; Think not that he, the spirit faint, With his rich grace will cease to cheer. 3 Rest then the burden of your grief On that kind arm which never fails ; Trust in that promise of relief Which to the sorrowing saint avails. Searle* ' lOlfl OF PEEIL. 39 ^J I L.CM € oiisolatioti Drawn from Punt Hlfffrcie*. 1 ( I BTB Hf€ »: infirmity, to think That he will bare my bou! to Bink In darkness and dial I Who has appear'd in i i 1 1 1 » - s of old, Who <:i\M me while the billows roll'd. And cheer'd iin* with his grace. 2 What sweeter pledge cqpjd God lx - Of help in future Bcenefl of wo, Than grace already giv'n ? But unbelief, that hateful thing, Oft makes me ugh, when I ghoul 1 Of confidence m heaven. Searlc. *,£•> Dismission, Grcnville. 8 S, 7 S. Agnin*t bloomy Thoughts. I Why, when Btormfl around you gathei, Should your trembling spirit sink ? Look to God, your Heav'nly Father. And of his sweet promise think. •2 Fancy will be often painting Scenes in dark and fearful shade; Yet why should thy soul be fainting, Of prospective woes afraid ? 32 SEASONS OF PERIL- 3 Cease that dark anticipation ; Still let love and faith abound ; For the day of tribulation, Strength sufficient will be found. 4 God is love, and will not leave you, "When you most his kindness need ; God is true, nor can deceive you, Though your faith be weak indeed. Searle. 20 Aberdeen, Love Divine. 8's, 7's. Dovble, Anticipated Peril. 1 What rude conflict lies before me, Nearer still th' approaching hour ; May that God who watches o'er me, Save by his almighty power ! Will he treat me as a stranger, When I tell him all my grief? No ; in many a time of danger He has brought me sweet relief. 2 In his love and peace abiding, With a fixed, unwavering trust, In his promises confiding, Who is merciful as just, I will chide each care and sorrow That too oft my bosom fill, Nor be anxious for the morrow, Waiting for his holy will. ONS 01 PI ML. ^J 7 (iermnn Hymn. \ >. Ntrciifcih Kqunl to the I>ay. i » iii'- 3d : 36. 1 Wait, my s«>ul. upon the Lord, To his gracious promise fleei Laj ing hold upon his word, ;hy day, thy strength BhaD be." 2 If the sorrows of thy case Seem peculiar still to thee, (}><1 has promis'd needful graft •• As thy day, thy strength shall be." 3 Days of trial, days of grief, In succession thou may'st sec ; This is still thy sweet relief — " As thy day, thy stren-th shall be." 4 [lock of Aues. T'm secure. With thy promise lull and {vr** ; Faithful, positive, and sure. •• A- thy day, thy strength shall be." tj S Aylesbury, Watchman. S. M. l»rnyer for Help. 1 DEAR Lord, before thy throne, Behold thy handmaid fall; Wilt thou not hear the secret groan, And listen when I call ? 34 SEASONS OF PERIL. 2 Oppress'd to thee I fly ; Thy promised help afford : No other refuge is there nigh But thine, Almighty Lord. 3 Now, in my low estate, Do thou remember me ; One smile my fear shall dissipate, And make the darkness flee. 4 Stretch out thy powerful arm. On thee my soul shall rest : Speak, Lord, and sweet will be the calm Within my anxious breast. Searle. H9 St. Thomas, Dover, Conflict. S. M. Christian Courage. 1 Give to the winds thy fears, Hope and be undismay'd ; God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, He will lift up thy head. 2 Through waves, and clouds, and storms. The Lord will clear thy way : Wait thou on him, and soon thy night Shall end in joyous day. Anon. it O Dundee, Chester. 0, M . God my Refuge. 1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul, On thpp, when sorrows rise — oybki r*on sick nkss. 85 ( )n thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. •J To thee r toll each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal ; Th\ word can biking a IWeel relief lor every pain I feel. > Bat when gloomy doubts prevail, I tear to call thee mine ; The springs of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decline. 4 Thy mercy-seat is open still; Here let my soul retreat, With humble hope, attend thy will, And wait heneath thy feet. Steele. RECOVERY FROM SICKNESS. 3 1 Luther, St. Thomas, Dover. S. M. 1 Kindly tin' Lord appear'd In nature's trying hour : My sinking soul his mercy cheer'd, T felt his strengthening power. 36 RECOVERY FROM SICKNESS. 2 He found me on the bed Of languishing and pain ; Bade me on him recline my head, Nor seek his aid in vain. 3 I saw his mighty arm Stretched o'er the rolling wave ; He snatch'd my life from threat'ningharm And show'd his power to save. 4 How then can I refuse The tributary strain ? The Lord my wasted strength renews, And makes me well again. 5 O may my future days True gratitude display : Nor only speak, but live his praise, Through each revolving day. Searle. 3 £5 Gratitude, Duke-street, Seasons. L. M. Gratitude for Recovery. 1 Disdain not, O eternal King, To hear thy grateful handmaid sing ; O for a seraph's ardent flame, To celebrate thy glorious name ! 2 To him who sav'd me from my fears, And wip'd away my falling tears ; Who in my weakness made me strong — To him I'll consecrate my song. RK.covKKv rmon in I WEBB* 37 3 Awake, awake, !i!id tone the lyre, Almighty tore the soul: rnspir ( ) let me ne'er attempt III vain The purr and elevated strain. s'd Gran tin* borders of the grates I sing thy mighty power to save : My rescued soul shall tragi in thee, Through tiiiir and m eternity. Searla. £{•$ jntmhrancc, Peterborough. C. M. Nony; °*" D«*li vcraiuf. 1 The song of gratitude I'll raise I o to thy high abode, For thou hast lill'd my mouth with praise, My ever-grackraa Qod. 2 Dan gathering round my head, The liour of conflict came ; "What time my spirit w;is afraid, I trusted in thy name. 3 That hour of agony is past, Which many a Qfe destTOj - : Sorrow and anguish fled iti haste, And left me to my joys. 4 What Shal I render to the Lord, Who brought me from the grave; Forever he his name ador'd, For lie i- strong to - 4 38 RECOVERY FROM SICKNESS. 5 As upward waft those infant sighs, My thoughts to heav'n ascend ; Joy, love, and gratitude arise, And praise shall never end. 34: Moravian Hymn, Remembrance, Ortonville. C. M. Recovery from Sickness. 1 My God, thy service well demands The remnant of my days ; Why was this fleeting breath renew'd, But to renew thy praise ? 2 Thine arm of everlasting love Did this weak frame sustain ; When life was hov'ring o'er the grave, And nature sunk with pain. 3 Calmly I bowed my fainting head On thy dear faithful breast ; Pleas'd to obey my Father's call To his eternal rest. 4 Back from the borders of the grave At thy command 1 come ; Nor will I ask a speedier flight To my celestial home. 5 Where thou appointest my abode, There I would choose to be ; For in thy presence death is life, And earth is heav'n with thee. Anon. i,i ( 01 IA1 \ |PH IK I N i •fct"5 ( ',-i,uil!c, Fountain, K, mcm^ni'iiv, (\ M I onflriiiiK in H oil. i To thee, my God, my heart shall bring rerj , grateful so&g : faithfulness I bin would sing. With rapture on my tongue. 2 Amid the glories of thy name, Thy truth exalted shines : And thou for fvcr art the same ; 1 1 ,\ gracious thy designs. :; When, in die hour of deep distress, To thee, my God, 1 cried, Thy Strength divine, 'mid helplessness, My fainting heart suppli'd. \ And wilt thou all my hopes fulfill ? To thee the work beiongi j Let endless mercy guide me still, And tune my feeble BOD Steele. 40 BIRTHS. BIRTHS. «§6 Dismission. *7's, 8's. Thoughts on an Infant* 1 Mother bids thee, lovely stranger, Welcome to a world of care ; Where attends thee many a danger, Where awaits thee many a snare. 2 Sore disease will bid thee languish, Sorrow's night will often frown, Guilt will fill thy heart with anguish, And temptations cast thee down. 3 Yet indulge no dark surmises ; Hope shall build a fairer scene ; Many a blessing round thee rises, And thy visions are serene. 4 Oh ! may heav'n in love defend thee, 'Mid life's dangers and alarms ; And many blessings still attend thee, Circled in a Saviour's arms. Anon. 41 #17 C. NT. A .IIoiIm-i-'n Joy*. I Sat, .'. ess w ii grow tag love, The (hulinic to your breast, And ;i!l a mother's pleasure prove, you entirely blest ! •j Ah. do : a thousand tender cares r>\ turns your thoughts emn!< Now rising hopes, now noxious tears, jrief succeeds to joy. I To ( fod be all your i _ o'd, Now on his botom real : No earthly comforts are designed To make you hilly i Steele. 3S bvrfk. Clinc3. I'ioim Thought*. 1 Cirvri.r. stranger, fearless come, To our quiet, happy home : Bud of being, beauty'.- (lower, Sprang to birth this smiling hour, While upon thy form \\ e . Grateful thoughts to heav'n we raise. 2 Nothing yet thine #yes can seo Of the world's dim mystery ; Of the tumult and the Strife That imbitter human lite — 42 BIRTHS. But thy Maker's eye caa view Present scenes and future too. 3 Little can thy bosom know Of the joys and griefs that flow From a heart impure within, From a world defiled by sin ; Yet if trembling life is spar'd, Heav'n in mercy be thy guard. 4 Saviour, from thy heav'nly throne Smile upon this little one ; Let thy spirit be its guide, Let its wants be well suppli'd ; Cleanse it by thy precious blood, Fit it for thy high abode. «>Q Remembrance^ Barby. C. M. Blessings Invoked on an Infant* 1 Blessings attend thee, little one, Sweet pledge of mutual love ! On this new coast a stranger thrown, Directed from above. 2 O may the hand that hither led, For ever be thy guide ; And may no sorrows round thee spread, Nor dangers press thy side. ( mi. mo n m.mi \ i id 1 <.oi). 43 :; Live to reward thy parents 1 ln-art. Km- every kindness giv'n ; And when earth's fleeting Bcanes depart, if witli them in heav'n« Boat Spec. CHILDREN DEDICATED TO GOD. 1.0 Balcrma, Rnncmhrancc, rctcrhorouglu CM. m \ttijkw, 19: 14. l Thy life r read, my dearest Lord, With Transport all divide J Thine image trace in every word, Thy Ipve in every line. ! Methinks 1 Bee a thousand charms read o'er thy lovely face ; While infants in thy tender arms Receive thy blest embrace. lake qui offiprjng to thy care, Fill them with grace divine ; Dear Saviour! ;.Il we have and aro Shall be for ever thine. Stennet. 44 CHILDREN DEDICATED TO GOD. 4:1 Uxbridge, Duke-street, Quito, Luton. L. M. Asking for a Child's Sanctiiication. 1 O Lord, encouraged by thy grace, We bring our infant to thy throne ; Give it within thy heart a place, Let it be thine, and thine alone. 2 Remove from it each stain of guilt, And let this child be sanctified ; Lord, thou canst cleanse it, if thou wilt, And all its native evils hide. 3 We ask not for it earthly bliss, Or earthly honors, wealth or fame ; The sum of our request is this — That it may love and fear thy name. 4 This infant we by faith commit To thy kind love and guardian care ; We lay it at the Saviour's feet ; He will not let it perish there. Searlc. 42 Watchman, St. Thomas, Dover. S. M. The Covenant. 1 How great thy mercies, Lord, How bounteous is thy grace, Which in the cov'nant of thy lovo Includes our rising race. i mij.ki n i.j .mi \ ri D TO BOD. 45 2 The promise, how dn ine, To Ali'nun and his seed ; " I'll DC ■ Go<| U) thee and thine, Supplying every need." 3 These children of our caro VVe dedicate to ( tod ; We plead the promise in our prayer, we plead thy precious blood. \ Thy goodness we adore, we smi: thy matchless grace — The covenant for ever sure To thy believing race. Salisbury Coll. JUf Clapton, Dover, St. Thomas, Cambridge. S. M. < ImMkii Brought to C'hriMt. 1 Tiik Saviour kindly calls ( )nr children to his brei He folds them in his gracious arm-. Himself declares them blest. 2 "Let them approach," he cries, M Nor scorn their bumble claim : The heirs of heav'n arc such as these ; For such as these I came." 3 With joy we bring them, Lord, Devoting them to thee ; Imploring that, as we are thine, Thine may our offspring be. Epia. Coll. 46 CHILDREN DEDICATED TO GOD. Retirement, Balerma, Peterborough. C. M, Children not to be Forbidden. 1 Behold what condescending love Jesus on earth displays ; To little children he extends The riches of his grace. 2 He still the ancient promise keeps, To our forefathers giv'n ; Young children in his arms he takes, And calls them heirs of heav'n. 3 Forbid them not whom Jesus calls, Nor dare the claim resist ; Since his own lips to us declare, Of such will heav'n consist. 4 With flowing tears and thankful hearts We give them up to thee : Receive them, Lord, into thine arms, Thine may they ever be. Doddridgo. JL5 Fountain, Peterborough. (J. M, Children Brought to Christ* mark, 10: 14. 1 See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands With all-engaging charms : Hark ! how he calls the tender lamba, And folds them in his arms. ( BlLDREH DEDICATED TO OOD. 47 2 • Permit them to approach," he cri< m N.>r -corn their humble name ; For 'twai to bless such souls a^ these Hie Load of angels came." .; We bring them now with thankful hands, And yield them ap to thee \ Joyful that we ourselves arc thine; Thine let our offspring be. I Ye little flock, with pleasure hoar — Ye children. BOOk his f; And fly with transport to receive The blessings of his grace. 5 It' orphans they are loft behind, Thy guardian care we trust ; Thy care shall heal our bleeding heart.-. if Weeping o'er their dust. Doddridge. -10 libridgc, Seasons, Repose. L. M. Dedication of a Youny Child in Itefcr- cntr to IBM ltlini*try. 1 Love, n lie live- he shall be thine; This cherish'd irifr I now restore; Nor longer call the treasure mine, (hv'n to my God for evermore. •J Still firm in purpose and sincere. This dedication, Lord, shall stand; The child shall now he doubly dear, Km kept and guided by thine hand. 48 CHILDREN DEDICATED TO GOD. 3 Let him be early taught of God ; Prepare him in the days ot youth, Amid the courts of thy abode, To bear the messages of truth. 4 Be this the object of my heart, Be this the burden of my prayer, That he thy gospel may impart To those who shall thy mercy share. 5 And may thy Spirit, dearest Lord, Help me in mem'ry to retain Each promise of thy holy word, Till hope her sweet assurance gain. 4LT Dismission. 8's, 7's. Singk. Children Designed for the ministry. 1 Smile, O Lord, with heavenly favor On each consecrated one ; In the service of their Saviour May their earthly course be run. 2 While their graces are maturing ; While their mental powers increase ; Through thy mercy ever during, Lead them in the paths of peace. 3 Grant them, Lord, thy Holy Spirit ; Grant the teachings of thy word ; Let them feel a Saviour's merit, And be strong in Christ the Lord. CHILDREN DBptCATED TO GOD. 4'1 i Grant them each same humble station, Through thy condescending grace, \ B :lad herald* of salvation To a sinful, dying race. 5 For tlit m mercies we implore thee ; Hearken to our fervent prayer; May our children all adore thee Ami the world thy blessing share. -1 S Morarinn Hymn, Retirement, Bethel. C. M. D. Children not to be Deprived of their Privilege*. M \tthkw, ]D : ] 1. ) " PoJLBID tlnun not." the Saviour cried, •• l.ut suffer then to come' 1 — Ah ! then maternal tears were dried, Ami unbelief wai dumb. [2 He took them in his arms and smil'd; He claim'd them as his own ; He bleas'd them, and, in accents mild. Made his kind purpose known.] 3 M Forbid diem not to come to me, The blessing shall be giv'n ; For, child-like sh;ill the temple be Of all the heirs of heav'n. .50 CHILDREN DEDICATED TO GOD. 4 "Forbid them not to come to me, Bring them, an off 'ring pure : The promise is to thine and thee ; The covenant is sure. 5 " Forbid them not, whene'er thou hold Communion with thy God ; But plead for mercies manifold, Through my atoning blood. 5 " Forbid them not, from day to day, Parental discipline ; At home, abroad, and by the way, The gospel light must shine. 7 " Forbid them not the house of prayer, Where all my followers meet : For I will deign to bless them there, From heaven's high mercy-seat." 8 Lord, we believe and we obey, We bring them at thy word : Be thou our children's strength and stay. Their portion and reward. West Recorder. INSTRUCTION. 51 INSTRUCTION. 19 Moravian. CM. ZtowMe. "Wronjj I>i»< i pliiK*. 1 When discipline, with piercing eye And with Indignant brow, Approaches with severity T' inflict the angry blow, Young childhood Bnudders at the sight In bitterness of mind, Submissive only through affright At actions so unkind* 2 Such Indignation may fulfill The cruel tyrant's part, But never can reclaim the will, Or subjugate the heart No more let violence command Nor tyranny subdue ; True love mu&tgttide the ckast'ninghand, Or ruin will ensue. 52 INSTRUCTION. £>0 Moravian, Retirement. CM. Double. Right Discipline. 1 When discipline, with temper mild And resolution wise, Upon an erring, froward child, Her trembling hand applies. And, lab'ring with affection true, And many a falling tear, The stubborn spirit to subdue — She then must persevere. 2 One thought the parent will sustain In such a trying hour ; The effort will not prove in vain, For God will give it power : She humbly looks to him for aid, In tender, fervent prayer, And therefore need not be dismayed ; His presence will be there. 5 \ Pleyels Hymn, German Air. Y's. Asking for Divine Assistance in Teach- ing Children. 1 Lord, assist us by thy grace To instruct our infant race ; Grant us wisdom from above, Fill us with a Saviour's love. 2 Let us in thy peace abide, In thy promises confide, II W; ! • i or leed with ready seal, It to do thy will. !i thnn day by dayi In the lion--' and by the ways When the] rise or go to rest, Till thy truth shall make them blest. 4 While in childhood's tender age They unfold the sacred p May fliey Bee in every line, Kindling rays of light divine. 6 Precious Saviour, hear our prayer, We commit them to thy care ; Be their Shepherd and their ^uide, Bring them to thy bleeding side. #i^£ Pleyers Hymn, German Air, Nbrwkk. V's. C'otitV«*ion, nml Fravrr for A«t»i4tance. t Grant hi • gracious Lord, To instruct our children dear ; And thy Special aid afford, While for them we kneel in prayer. ■2 Oh ! how Ignorant and weak ! How imperfect in our /- Guilty, while to heav'n we speak — Jesus, L - al ! 54 INSTRUCTION. 3 Help us still our work of love Daily, hourly, to pursue : While thy Spirit from above Shall our children's souls renew. 4 For this blessing now we plead, Send thy Holy Spirit down ; Smile on us and on our seed, Make thy power and glory known 5 Thou hast heard our solemn prayer — We are thine, for ever thine ; Take these children to thy care, Fill their hearts with grace divine. 53 Pleyel's Hymn, German Hymn, Preparation. *j"s. Children Exhorted. 1 Children, listen to the Lord, And obey his gracious word ; Seek his love with heart and mind, Early seek, and you shall find. 2 Sorrowful, your sins confess, Plead his perfect righteousness : See the Saviour's bleeding side ; Come — you will not be denied. 3 For his worship now prepare, Kneel to him in fervent prayer ; Serve him with a perfect heart ; Never from his ways depart. Union Minstrel IlffTRUCTIOIf. ,) | Plry -rich. I S. IMaycr for 4'on v«T««ioii ami Snnclificn- tion of C liihln n. 1 God of mercy, bear our prayer For tin' children thou hast giv'n; L 't them all thy bltv^s'mi: share, Grace on earth ami bliss in heav'n. 2 Iu the morning of their days May their hearts ho drawn to thee ; Lei them learn to lisp thy praise In their earliest infancy. 3 When wo see their passion* rise — Sinful habitfl unsuhdu'd — Then to thee we lift our eyes, That their hearts may he renew'd. 4 Cleanse their souls from ev'ry stain, Through the Saviour's precious blood; Let them all he born again, And he' reconcil'd to God. 5 For this mercy, Lord, we cry; Bend thine ever-gracious ear; While on thee our souls rely, J lev our prayer, in mercy hear. 56 INSTRUCTION. 55 Ortonville, Bethel, Barby. C. M. The Young Exhorted. 1 Ye hearts with youthful vigor warm, In smiling crowds draw near, And turn from ev'ry mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 2 He, Lord of all the worlds on high, Stoops to converse with you ; And lays his radiant glories by, Your friendship to pursue. 3 The soul that longs to see his face, Is sure his love to gain ; And those that early seek his grace, Shall never seek in vain. 4 What object, Lord, my soul shall move, If once compared with thee ? What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see ? 5 Away, ye false, delusive toys, Vain tempters of the mind ! 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, An 1 here true bliss I find. Doddridge. pioif. 59 fliri-«t an I'Aiimple lo C liildnn. 1 The Author of salvation, The Sa\ lour meek and mild, ( face took a lowly station — Be ca me a little child : In infancy a Stranger, 1 low mean was his abode ; His cradle was a manger, Himself the Son of God! 2 His earthly parents found him Submissive day by day ; So meek to all around him — So ready to obey — No BtBin of sin or folly ( \»uld e\er cloud his brow : His heart, mo>t pure and holy, With love did ever -low. And when his foes assailed him, He sought but to forgive : When to the cross they nailed him, lie died that they might live: His bright example show* us How we should act and feel; Oil. let it now arouse us To learn and do his will. 58 INSTRUCTION. « Balerma, Moravian Hymn, Retirement. C. M. The All-Seeing God. 1 Almighty God, thy piercing eye Strikes through the shades of night, And our most secret actions lie All open to thy sight. 2 There's not a sin which we commit, Nor wicked word we say, But in thy awful book 'tis writ, Against the judgment day. 3 And must the crimes which we have done Be read and publish' d there — Be all expos'd before the sun, While men and angels hear ? 4 Lord, at thy feet asham'd I lie ; Upward I dare not look ; Pardon my sins, O God most high, And blot them from thy book. 5 Remember all the dying pains Which my Redeemer felt ; And let his blood wash out my stains, And answer for my guilt. 6 O may I now for ever fear T' indulge a sinful thought, Since the great God can see and hear, And punish every fault. Watts nrgnw now. *> S fh, ( '. M . A Little I cannot l;iv mo down to reel In quiet on my bed, Until wiili shame I have oonfess'd The naughty things Vwe -aid. 4 For Jesus 1 >ako forgive my crime. And change this wicked heart — O grant mo grace in future time Jo act ■ bitter part. Am. Tract M 60 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. MEETINGS OF MATERNAL ASSO- CIATIONS.* 59 Dover, Watchman. S. M. Invocation. 1 Come, Holy Spirit, come, Let thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the sorrows from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Convince us of our sin ; Then lead to Jesus' blood ; And to our wond'ring view reveal The secret love of God. 3 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul — To pour fresh life in every part, And new create the whole. * Other heads will be found to contain appropriate hymns for such occasions, where any thing occurs of u special character. See Index. M \ti i;n VL A88€M i ITI011 • 01 -l Revive oor drooping faith, < )ui- doubts and fears remove, Ami kindle in our breasts B flame ( »t" never-dying love. n ;ir t. 60 Dnnu'rr, Itar'nj. CM. Ill vocation. J CoftDC, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dpfe, With all thy quickening powers j Kindle t ll.'mie 01 siirred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grove] here helow, Pond of these trifling toj b ; Our BOoJfl can neither tly nor go To reach eternal Joys. 3 In vain we tune OUT forma] BOttgB, In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannahi kaagoJafa <>n our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live, At this poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great! ( ! Dine, 1 [oly Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quick'ning powers; Come shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. Watts. 6 62 MATERIAL ASSOCIATIONS. © 1 Moravian, Retirement. Q. \[. Double. Orieye not the Spirit. 1 O grieve ye not the Holy One Who purifies the soul, Who guides the weak believer on By his benign control : How mild and gentle are his ways, How tender and how kind ! How freely his enliv'ning rays Bring comfort to the mind ! 2 O grieve ye not the Holy One, But hearken to his voice, And never lay your armor down Nor stoop to earthly joys : Increase in knowledge, love, and zeal, In faith, in fervent prayer ; And may the Spirit guide you still, Till ye in heav'n appear. ©•J Quito, Uxbridge, All Saints. L. M, Prayer ?Ieetiiig. 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 hallow' d ground. 2 Dear Shepherd of thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew; MATERIAL ISSOCIATIONS. Here to our waiting heart! proclaim The iwootaoai of thy paving Dame. 3 Hero may we prove the power of prayer To strengthen faith and sweeten care ; To teach OUT fain! desires t<> rise To thingi nneonn beyond the skies. •1 Lord, we are tew, but tlion ail near, Nor BOOrl thine arm, nor deal* thine ear; I ) rend the heav'ns, in love descend. And let the skies in mercy bend. 1 Cowper. OS Uibrid^f, Pukc-strcct, Luton. L. M. mattiik.w, 18: 20. 1 Wiikri: two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet t<» recount his acts of graqe, And oiler solemn prayer and praise, •J There will the precious Saviour be, To bless the little company ; There to unveil his smiling face, And bid his glories fill the place. 3 We meet at thy command, O Lord, Relying on thy faithful word: Now send the Spirit from above, And fill our hearts with heav'nly love. StenneL 64 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. H 4 Byefield, Peterborough, New Cambridge. C. M. MATTHEW, 18: 20. 1 Wherever two or three may meet, To worship in thy name. Bending beneath thy mercy-seat, This promise they may claim : 2 Jesus in love will condescend To bless the hallowed place ; The Saviour will himself attend, And show his smiling face. 3 How bright th 7 assurance ! gracious Lord, Fountain of peace and love, Fulfill to us thy precious word, Thy loving kindness prove. 4 Our offspring to thine arms we bring ; Receive our infant race ; O tune their lips thy love to sing, And fill their hearts with grace. 0*5 Broicn, Avon, Dundee, Clarendon. C. M. Prayer that Children may tiire for God. 1 Great God, we would to thee make known Each fond maternal care : For this we come before fehy throne, And bring our children near. ciATioirs. 86 4 j We ask nol riches, honor*, fame, inght the world can _ Way thej but glorify thy aam«u And for thy Kingdom live. J This ta the burthen of our prayer, And when from us they're riven, .May they he objects of thy care, And Ik in, at last, of heaven. Mrs. Brown. l> 'faster. CM. Prayer for Children. 1 Within these quiet walls, O Lord, A food maternal band met, thy goodness to recoup, And set k thy guiding hand. 2 Off when we talk, our bitting hearts Break from the earth away ; While faith its holy strength imparts, And hope its heav'nly ray. 3 If e'er a mother's prayerful strain I lath gain'd thy listening ear, O Saviour! now in mercy deign Our ardent cry to hear. [ Tis for our children, Lord, we plead, Dear objects of our care : 6* 66 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. Dangers on every side are spread ; Save them from every 7 snare. 5 O thou blest Guardian ! walk beside Life's river as it rolls ; Light the dawk stream o'er which \he\ glide, And cleanse and save their souls. $j 7 BaUrma, Dundee, Barby. C. M Asking Spiritual Blessings for Children 1 O Lord, behold us at thy feet, A needy, sinful band ; As suppliants round the mercy-seat. We come at thy command. 2 Tis for our children we would plead, The children thou hast given : Where should we go in time of need, But to the God of heav'n ? 3 We ask not for them wealth or fame, Amid the worldly strife ; But in the all-prevailing name, We ask eternal life. 4 We crave the Spirit's quick'ning grace To make them pure in heart ; That they may stand before thy face, And see tlf.ee as tt.ou art. M \tikn \i. kS80< f \ i G7 (*S 8. M. AakJttg Spiritual Blessing! lor Children. \ r ( i < «« 1. now condescend To bless our rising race, v d make their youthful spirits bend To thy victorious grace. 2 < > what i fast delight, Th«'ir penitence to w « v ! nest wishes all unite To lead their souk to tie I . rd, thy Bpirit pour Opon our infant seed ; < ) bring that soul-reviving hour, Which makes them thine indeed. i May they receive thy word, Confess tin* Saviour's name : And follow on to know the Lord; Nor foe* reproach or shame. Fellows. \Q Aylesbury, Watchman. S, M. | Prayer for the* ttnnctification of the Young. Gm \t OoOf with heart and tongue, To thee aloud wo ]»ray. That all our children, while they're young. May walk in wisdom's way. 68 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. 2 Now in their early days, Teach them thy will to know ; O God, thy sanctifying grace On every heart bestow. 3 Make their defenceless youth The object of thy care ; Cause them to choose the way of trutl And flee from every snare. 4 Their hearts to folly prone, Renew by power divine ; Unite them to thyself alone, And make them wholly thine. ano< 70 Balerma, Anon, Remembrance, Dundee. C. ~hi (i First gave themselves to the Lord." 1 Come, let us join ourselves to God, In everlasting bands : And seize the blessings he bestows, With eager hearts and hands. 2 Come, let us share, without delay, The covenant of his grace ; Nor shall the years of distant life Its memory e'er efface. 3 O may our rising offspring haste To seek their father's God ; Nor e'er forsake the happy path Their father's feet have trod. Montgomery's Co m \ti kn \ i 18804 i kTIOWft. 01 1 Retirement, Moravian I hpn ''• C. M. borough. r'am ;ind his seed ; I'll be a God to thee and thine, Supplying everj need." omise to the seed he lores, Through ages shall endure ; The Inge] of 1 the cov*nan1 prov( Anil seals the blessing sure. fetus the ancient faith confirms, To our great father giv'n : lie takes young eliililren in hifl arms, An.l cafia them heirs of heav'n. < I or God, hew faithful are his ways] I [is love endures the same ; '•in the promise of his grace Blots OUt OUT children's name. Watts. t£ Aylesbury, Watchman. S. j\l. Pleading the Promises. O God of Ahr'ani. hear The parents 1 humble cry ; In coVnant mercy now appear, While in the dust wo lie. 70 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. 2 These children of our love, In mercy thou hast giv'n, That we through grace may faithful prove, In training them for heav'n. 3 O grant thy Spirit, Lord, Their hearts to sanctify ; Remember now thy gracious word ; Our hopes on thee rely. 4 Draw forth the melting tear, The penitential sigh ; Inspire their hearts with faith sincere, And fix their hopes on high. 5 These children now are thine, We give them back to thee : O lead them by thy grace divine, Along the heav'nly way. g. Song3. 73 Fountain, Peterborough. CM. The Covenant. 1 Behold the covenant of grace, Made by the God of heaven, With men of feeble, fallen race, Whose sins are all forgiven ! 2 For this the Son of God came down To suffer and to die ; For this he wears th' exalted crown Above the starry sky ; M \ Tl :i;n \i. k880< I LTIOIfS. 71 the heavenly I tove descends, il the heirs of grace, erting enemies to friends Amid the ruined race. i ( > lei ns thru. by lmth, and seal, \ od new obedience, prove, The covenant of grace is still A bond of deathlOM love ; .') ( >t' loi e to us and to otir seed. When time shall be DO mere ; \' ! let us all the promise plead, While humbly we adore. 71 " Lo ! on a narrow neck." Jj. (\ M. The Covrnnut. 1 THE covenant of grace divine, — I'll be a God to thee and thine" — With gratitude we - Made with the offspring of the earth — with the heirs of sinful birth. By heaven's eternal King. 2 The words "to Qicef* and "to thy seed/' \\ itli equal wonder now we read. Clothed with such Life and power: May we with equal faith rely Upon their two-told energy, Till life's last fading hour. 72 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. 3 And may true works with faith unite To guide our offspring all aright Rich mercies to obtain ; That when for us and for our seed The blessed covenant we plead, We shall not plead in vain. T 5 Moravian, Remembrance, Barbu, Balerm-a. C. M. An Abiding Corenant. 2 samuel, 23: 5. 1 My God, the cov'nant of thy love Abides for ever sure ; And in its matchless grace I feel My happiness secure. 2 What though my house be not with thee As nature could desire ? To nobler joys than nature gives Thy servants all aspire. 3 Since thou, the everlasting God, My Father art become ; Jesus my guardian and my friend, And heav ? n my final home ; 4 I welcome all thy sovereign will, For all that will is love ; And when I know not what thou dost, I wait the light above. Doddridge. M ITER* \i kSSO( i kTIOlfS. 7J 70 "•""• S. M. lolling for Spiritual Rlerclea on C'liil- (Ikii. ! Tii' jraee, In mercy now appear : We l"iiu to -t-f thy Birtiling face, And feel that thou art near. cetre these lambs to-day, ( ) Shepherd of the fleck ! Ami wash the stains of guilt away Beside the smitten rock. 3 Thy saving health impart, ( ) ( !omforter divine : Now make these children pure in hear) — ike them entirely thine 4 To-day in love descend, O come ' i- hour ; In mercy now their Bpirits bend By thy n \ .t. 5 Our Wring boeomfl bleed Till thou our griefs dispel : Sure is the covenant wo plead, In all thin,- or '• rM well. 6 Low bending si thy U'c\. Our offspring we resign : Thine arm is Btrong, thy love is great, And high thy glori - rhine. , 74 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. 77 Gratitude, Uxbridge, Quito. L. M. Children Committed to the Good Shep- herd. 1 Dear Saviour, if these lambs should stray Beyond thy blest inclosure's bound, And lur'd by worldly joys away, Among the thoughtless crowd be found, 2 Remember still that they are thine ; That thy dear sacred name they bear ; Think that the seal of love divine, The sign of cov'nant grace they wear. 3 In all their erring, sinful years, O let them ne'er forgotten be ; Remember all the prayers and tears Which made them consecrate to thee. 4 And when these lips no more can pray. These eyes can weep for them no more, Turn thou their feet from folly's way, The wand'rers to thy fold restore. Hyde. 7 8 Dismission, " Parting SoaW 8's, 7's. Confession of Covenant Breaking. 1 Lord, we bow with deep contrition, Low before thy throne of grace ; Hear us in thy kind compassion, While we seek thy smiling face. M AT1KN \i. 4ftO< I \ Tin.vs. 75 2 Where, but to a bleeding Saviour, Should we come for 1 i t * • and peace ! Nothing but thy boundleafl favor, Can our buruen'd souls release* .; Thou ha>t witnessed OUT trans^n-ssion, Th0U hast seen our load of iiuilt ; WjtaMH now our deep confession, Thou whoso preciouf blood we spilt. 4 Ah, this sin of cov'nanl Breaking! Canal thou, wilt thou, Lord, forgive 1 Shall wo hoar thy mercy speaking I Canst thou bid us look and five ? 6 Pardon, ponce, and consolation. At thy bleeding cross we There we take an humble station. There our children bring to thee. 70 Fountain, Palermo, Reading, Dundee. C. M. Pleading in reference to Ungodly Chil- dren. gknksis, 17: 18. 1 How did the pioui Ahr'am pray For an ungodly son ! My soul in this accepted day. Would make liis prayer my own. 76 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. 2 He could not clasp a sinful child, And lift no prayer above ; And shall my offspring be exil'd From God my Father's love ? 3 Shall cruel spirits drag them down To darkness and despair, Beneath th' Almighty's angry frown. To dwell for ever there ? 4 O Lord ! the dreadful scene forbid, And let our faith revive ; If Abr'am might for Ishmael plead, The chosen seed may live. DobelL §© PleyeV s Hymn, Martijn. 7's. Converted Children. 1 Shepherd of the little flock That have giv'n their hearts to thee, Bring them to the smitten rock, Let them thy salvation see. 2 Keep them from the tempter's power ; Keep them from presumptuous sin ; Save in every trying hour ; Cleanse from every stain within. 3 May they grow in Christian love, In humility and zeal ; May their faith yet stronger prove, WhiJe they strive to do thy will. M \ 11 kn \i. LaaOi i kTIONS. 77 I Glory to thai wond'rous grace Which hath drawn their hearts t<> ( tod, Qained for them ■ dwelling place, In the heav'nly, bright abode. 5 Fit them for that holy rest : Claim them for thy service here ; Till among the spirits blest, They ill glory shall appear. S 1 Ortonville, Peterborough, Retirement. ('. M. Praise from I,ips of Infancy. PSALM 8. 1 Out of the mouth of infancy O Lord, perfect thy praise ; Ami let each heart, inspired by thee, Its early incense raise. '2 Then shall the church arise and Miig. When infant lips reveal The love of Christ, our gracious King, And at his footstool kneel. [3 When they with gentle accent speak Of thy nrifiag blood ; The flinty hearts of men will break, Their souls submit to God.] 4 When glad hosannas shall ascend From children's feeble voice, 7* 78 MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS. No enemies shall dare offend, Or interrupt the joys. 5 When shall the heavenly song arise Our drooping hearts to cheer ? Stoop down in mercy from the skies, And bring salvation near. 6 The work, O Lord, is wholly thine ; Begin this precious hour, And let the Spirit all divine Exert his saving power. S3 Missionary Hymn, Romain. 7's, 6's. Peculiar. A Happy Family. 1 What sight on earth more blissful Than that domestic scene, Where union, pure and peaceful As sun-lit clouds at e'en, Each kindred heart enlightens, With many a heav'n-born ray, That ever shines and brightens Unto the perfect day ? 2 There discord is a stranger — There strife can never come ; And many a snare and danger Are es iled from that home ; ••• \ i ikn w, L880CIATI01I 7'* While indolence and lolly Are banished with their train, \n How shall ;m infant pilgrim dare .i;ir;^'!«-u< path to tread ? Do 1 Dot Deed ■ Shepherd's cure To be securely lfii | •1 Lord, condescend i«» be my guide, ( ) let me never stray : Uphold my footsteps, lest I slide, ( )r wander from my way. 5 Then I may go without alarm, And trust his word of old : •• The lambfl he'll gather with his arm, And lead them to the fold.' 1 B B. Hymn Book. ^T Bnlcrma, /,'< ('. \[. Infant Aspiration*. 1 A i, mil in- v God, while earth and heav'n Thy power and skill proclaim, Wilt thou permit a child to sing The honors of thy name ? 8 May children aim at themes so great, ( >r raise their notes so high, When seraphs, low beneath thy feet, In self-abasement lie . ? ;j I yield my pow'rs to thy employ, O may they never rove ! 84 EARLY PIETY. Where can I find sublimer joy. Than in this work of love ? 4 Great God, thou art my hope and strength, To thee my spirit flies, While the glad tribute of my voice In grateful song shall rise. 5 Joyful I give myself to thee, And in thy name confide ; Jesus, my Lord, my Saviour be, My Father, friend, and guide. 8 8 Stafford, Bethesda. H. M, " Forbid them not." 1 u Forbid them not to come!" It is the Saviour's voice : And now in childhood's bloom, We tremble and rejoice. Subdue our hearts, O Lord, to thee , Let every soul thy temple be. 2 " Forbid them not to come !" Ye tender parents hear : The child in nature's gloom Entreats your ardent prayer. O take us to the mercy-seat, And lay us down at Jesus* feet. I u.r.v I'll i v. P5 SO ^'"" '^- 8's N«lf- call me thy own little child. And art thou my Father above ? Will Jesos abide in my heart ? ( ) hind me SO Gl8l with thy love, That r never from thee Bhall depart. Union Minstrel 8 86 SICKNE5S. SICKNESS. 00 PleyeVs Hymn. f's. 8011 of ©avid, hear! 1 When the heart is sad within, Burden'd with the weight of sin ; When the spirit sinks with fear, Jesus, Son of David, hear ! 2 When our heads are bow'd with wo, When our bitter tears o'erflow, When we mourn our children dear, Jesus, Son of David, hear ! 3 Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn, Thou our mortal griefs hast borne, Thou hast shed atfection's tear : Jesus, Son of David, hear ! Heber's Coll. 01 " From Greenland's Icy Mountains" 7 S, 6 S. Ashfield. In Sickness. 1 Before thy footstool kneeling, To thee, O Lord, we cry ; White for thy L'ift of heating We reiie our rotee on high i ] diseases and afflictions Thy readj lenranni are ; ( liastisementi and correction! To quicken us in prayer- 2 We own our ginTl and Folly, Bui thou cans! still forgive j \n'l thou, most high and holy, ( 'an-t bid the sick revive : Though now caal down in s o r ro w. In darkness and distress, Joy may return to-morrow, Through thy restorii i La Buppliuta now before thee. In thy greed name we plead ; Physician, we adore thee, And trembling n>k thine aid: Before thy footstool kneeling, To thee, to thee we cry ; Send down thy L r ift of healing, < >n I hoc OUT BOUlfl rely. g. Sonee. D!3 Cwfvirnrc, BirmiHghauL, Ludlow. 8>. (tiik BAMS 1UBJBCT.) 1 How Trail arc these bodies of clay! How soon all their rigor is lost ! 88 SICKNESS. They flourish in beauty to-day, To-morrow they mingle with dust. 2 So flowers in the morning may rise, Unfolding their leaves to the sun ; While the breath of each zephyr that sighs, May blast them, and soon they are gone. 3 Afflictions spring not from the ground, Diseases our Sovereign obey ; His hand can heal every wound, Or fill us with death and dismay. 4 We lie at thy sovereign control, O Lord, in this hour of distress ; Physician of body and soul, Send down thy recovering grace. 5 Oh ! speak, and the dear one shall live, Jehovah, almighty to save ! At thy voice e'en the dead shall revive, And triumph at last o'er the grave. 93 Uxbridgt, Luton. L. M. For a Sick little Child. 1 Almighty God, I'm very ill ; But cure me, if it be thy will ; For thou canst take away my pain, And make me strong and well again. MCB 89 I Lot me be patient all the day. Ami iiiiikI what thuso who nurso mo Bay : And pant that all I ha\c to takr. May do me goodi for Jeetts 1 sake. American Tract Society. i) I Peterborough, Remembrance. (\M. C^rntitude of n. Little Child for its Ke- fovny. 1 I thank tlio Lord who lives on high, Ho beard an infant pray, And cur'd me, that I should not die, And took day pains away. 2 O let me love, and sorvo theo too, As Kong as I shall livo ; And ovory naughty tiling; I do, I pray theo to forgive. Amer. Tract Mag 05 Clapton, Watchman, Dover. S. It The I,ord is Piteous. 1 The pity of the Lord. To those that fear his name, Is such as tender parentB feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 2 Ho knows wo are but dust, Scattor'd by every hroatli i His anger, like a rising wind, Can send our souls to death. 90 3 Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower ; When blasting winds sweep o'er the r Aain, They wither in an hour. 4 But thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. Watta. DEATH. O© Repose, Quito, Kingshridge. L. M. Death of an Infant. 1 So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour ; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. 2 Is there no kind, no lenient art, To heal the anguish of the heart ? 01 Spirit of eraeo, be tror nigh, Thy comforts are do! made to die. 3 Bid gentle patience smile on pain, Till dying hope shiill live again ; 1 [ope \vipe< the tenr from BOlTOW'fi eye, A ml faith points upward In the sky. OT hurch. C. M. Oil I he DmH of n Child. 1 Life is a span, a fleeting hour; 1 l<»w goon the vapor flies ! Man i^ a tender, transient tlowor. That e'en in blooming d: 2 1 Vath Bpreads his withering wintry amis. And beauty smiles no more : Ah ! where are now those ripe looks beyond the bounds of time, When what we now deplore Shall rise in full immortal prime, And bloom to fade no more. 4 Cease then, fond nature, cease thy tears ; Thy Saviour dwells on high : There everlasting; Bpring appears, There joys shall never die. Steele. 92 DEATH. 98 Reading, Dundee, Windsor. C. M. Death of a Child. 1 Alas ! how chang'd that lovely flower, Which bloom'd and cheer'd my heart ! Fair, smiling comfort of an hour, How soon we're call'd to part ! 2 And shall my bleeding heart arraign That God whose ways are love ? Or vainly cherish anxious pain For one that rests above ? 3 No, let me rather humbly pay Obedience to thy will ; And with my inmost spirit say, The Lord is righteous still. 4 The darkest nights and loudest storms Of earth will soon be o'er ; Then upward with th' angelic forms We'll rise to weep no more. Knisht 99 Dismissioh, "Parting Soul:' 8's, 7's. Resignation on the Death of an Infant. 1 Now, O Lord, to thee submitting, We the tender pledge resign ; And thy mercies ne'er forgetting, Own that all we have is thine. MATH. S Rest, iweet babe, in gentle slumbers, Till the r esurr e c tion morn ; Thru ;in>c to join the numbers \\'h«» its triumph shall adorn. 3 Though thy presence was endearing, Though thy absence we deplore, At the Saviour's bright appearing, We shall meet to pan nd more. Anon. 1 00 Dismission, "Parting Soul." 8's, 7*S. "Weep not for He." 1 Why lament the Christian dying! Why indulge in tears or gloom ? ( \ilmly on the Lord relying, 1 [e can greet the opening tomb. 2 What if death, with icy fingers, All the fount <»t" life congeals ? Tm not there thy brother lingers, 'Tis not (loath his spirit feels. 3 Though tor him thy soul is mourning, Though with grief th\ hear! isriv'n; While hifl flesh to dii-t ■ turning, All hifl soul is tilled witli heav'n. 4 Scenes Beraphic, high and glorious, Now forbid hifl longer stay; See him rise o'er death victorious; Angels beckon him away. ^ 94 DEATH. 5 Hark ! the golden harps are ringing ; Sounds unearthly fill his ear : Millions now in heaven singing, Greet his joyful entrance there. S. Songs. 101 Gethsemane. fs, 4*S. Support in I>eath. 1 When the vale of death appears, Faint and cold this mortal clay, Kind Forerunner, soothe my fears, Light me through the darksome way : Break the shadows, Usher in eternal day. 2 Upward from this dying state, Bid my waiting soul aspire ; Open thou the crystal gate, To thy praise attune my lyre : Then triumphant, I will join th' immortal choir. Gems. 102 Retirement, Chester, Barby, Dundee. C. M, A Daughter at her Mother's Grave. 1 The relics of departed worth Lie shrouded here in gloom ; And here with aching heart I mark My own dear mother's tomb. M -\tii. 'J.'; 2 Oh ! m upon hoi peeri o ai grave 1 ti\ my weeping bj as, I low many food rensmbrancef In quick moOMWOB rise ! \ | nil I see her gentle form, AJ when in infant days, Lnd childhood's early sportive years, She guarded all my ways. 1 Anain her Kind maternal voire Falls on my [ist'ning eari \- when she taught my youthful soul The God of love to fear. ') Father of Heav'n, my mother's God ! Before thy blissful seat, Among the glorious heirs of light, .May I that mother meet. Q There may I see her happy face, And hear her gentle voice ; And. i;ladden'd by thy Smiling rays, Through endless years rejoice. Miss B r. 103 KinfshriiUc, Windham, Quito. L. M. The Widow uinl Fatherless. 1 O Thou that ;irt the widow's God, \ leather to the fatherless, We bow beneath thy chastening rod This hour of conflict and distress. 96 DEATH. 2 Parent and husband thou hast borne In silence to the op'ning tomb ; Pity the lov'd ones, Lord, that mourn, Whose spirits now are filled with gloom. 3 We plead for those bow'd down with grief, Members of this maternal band ; Where shall we go to seek relief, But to thy kind, indulgent hand ? 4 The hand that chastens us can heal, O God of faithfulness and love ! In mercy now thy grace reveal, A Father's loving kindness prove. 5 O thou that art the widow's God, A father to the fatherless, Now hearken from thy high abode, And deign to answer us in peace. }04L Duke-street, Gratitude. L. M. The Widow's God. 1 The widow and the fatherless Who ciy to heaven in their distress, Shall find a hand for ever near, To wipe away each sorrowing tear. 2 Rich promises are kindly giv'n, To humble souls by sorrow riv'n ; Our God upholds them by his care, And hearkens to then* tender prayer. 1 I let thy \s idows trust in me : Thj fatherless no want shall see; For none who ever trust in ( tod, Shnll find a desolate abode." 4 1 [ere to the stricken ones, ( I Lord, Thy consolations dow afford ; Be thou their Husband, Parenti Friend, Till all life's pilgrimage shall end. 1 0.7 Wimhnr. Dnnihr. Q. M. For :i I>yini( Child. i M ^ heav'nlv Father, 1 confess That all thy Wayi are just : Although T faint with sore distress, A ml now draw near the dust. 5 Sow soon my little strength has fled' My lite will soon be pari : ( I -mile upon my dying bed, And love me to tlie last 3 Once did the blessed Sarionr ay, " Let little children come :" On this kind word I would rely. Since I am going home. 4 O take this guilty sonl of mine, That now will soon be gone, And wash it clean, and make it shine With heavTlv garments on. 9 98 CONSOLATION IN AFFLICTION. 5 Be pleased to grant an easy death, If 'tis thy holy will ; And bid the struggles of my breath And all my pains be still. 6 My heav'nly Father, hear my prayer, Accept my feeble praise ; And let me quickly meet thee where A nobler song I'll raise ; Am. Tr. Soc CONSOLATION IN AFFLICTION. 10G Repose, Quito, Kingsbridge. L. M. Submission under the £f ills, Our mortal bodies Boon must tail, Y et shall iiur hope in tin-.*, our God, ( >Yr every gloomy fear prevail. 1 Our Father, God, to thee we look, ( hir Koek, our Portion, and OUT Friend. And OB thy cov'uaut tove and truth, ( )ur BJnking spirits shall depend* Scott. 107 Dundt^ Barby, Chester, Hemeinbrann. | K< mi^iiii lion in Affliction**. 1 It is die Lord; my soul be still. And how before the throne : O lot mo now >ul)missivo feel, And sty, "Thy will be done." 2 It is tin* Lord, whose chasfning hand I 1 Lfl lill'd the cup of wo : Tim shaft of death, by his command, Has struck the fetal Mow. 3 It is the Lord, who kindly gave, That takes the gifl away ; 'Tis sin that dooms us to die grave, In his appointed way. 4 It is the Lord, and he is good. Unchangeably the same ; Though Borrow rises like a flood I'll bless his holy name. 100 CONSOLATION IN AFFLICTION. J 08 "Parting Soul," Dismission. 8's, 7's. " Thy Will be Done," 1 Jesfs, while our hearts are bleeding, O'er the spoils that death has won, Let us, at this solemn meeting, Calmly say, " Thy will be done." 2 Though cast down, we're not forsaken, Though afflicted, not alone ; Thou didst give, and thou hast taken ; Blessed Lord, thy will be done. 3 Fill us now with deep contrition ; Take away these hearts of stone ; While we all, with true submission, Meekly say, thy will be done. 4 Though to-day we're fill'd with mourning, Mercy still is on the throne. With thy smiles of love returning, We can sing, thy will be done. 5 To thine arms the child was given : Thou hast taken but thine own ; Lord of earth, and God of heaven, Evermore thy will be done 0OVS61 \n.»N in MKiiiTiON. 10] 1 09 *"rr*, Quito, Kinitrbridqc. L. M. Why Weep for Oepnrlrd NninlM f 1 Why weep for those, [rail child of wo. Who've fled, and left thee sorrowing Triumphant o'er their latent foe, They gfory in a brighter sphere. 2 Why weep ihr diem ? beside thee now Perhaps they watch with guardian care : Witness thy tears that freely flow, While the if the hliss of angels share 3 Or round their Father's throne iihow. With raptured voice his praise they sing; Or on In- messages of love They journey with unwearied wing. 4 Thry weep no more: \\n \v voice* rai84 The soni: of triumph high to God : And wouMm thou join their BODffof praise Walk humbly in die paths they trod. Anon 110 '" f-'triit <■ / Dtviris." S's ? 7's. For a Sinter .llouming Che E|#«l of u Child. 1 Hast thou lost i child meal precious 1 Tis thy Father brimji thee low : 9* 102 CONSOLATION IN AFFLICTION. 'Mid th' affliction he is gracious, Pitying while he deals the blow : Sister, lift thine eye above thee ; 'Tis from thence the rod descends : He must chasten, if he love thee : Kiss the hand that is a Friend's. 2 He would bring the wand'rer near him, Cause the contrite tear to flow : Take the draught, and love and fear him, Though the cup be fill'd with wo : We can only share thy sadness, Mingling sighs and tears with thine ; He can give celestial gladness, Quench the fire, and yet refine. 3 O there is no cross, no fetter, While we bear the yoke of love : Crushing makes the fragrance sweeter ; Sorrows point to rest above. Drooping mourner, canst thou languish Near the great Consoler's feet ? He can give thee joy for anguish ; Seek him at the mercy-seat. Ill "Happy Soul," "Love DivineV 8's, 7's. Weep not for the Departed. 1 O ye mourners, cease to languish O'er the grave of those ye love ; COffSOLATlOH IK kVFUCTIOIT. I#3 Pain and rtoathj and night Mid align Enter not the world above. 2 While in darkness ye arc Straying, Lonely in die deep'ning shade, 3 'a brightest beams arc playing Round th' immortal spirit's head. 3 Light and peace at oner deriving From the hand of God most high; In his glorious presence living, They shall never, never die* coiner. \ J ^J Aylesbury, Clnpion, DoMT. S. M. Affliction HltBMetL 1 How tender is thy hand, ( ) thou beloved Lord ! Aiflictions come, at thy command, And leave us at thy word. 2 How gentle was the rod That chasten'd us for sin ! How soon wo found a smiling God Where drop distress had been! 3 A Father's hand we felt. A Father's heart we knew; 'Mid tears of penitence we knelt. And found his WOld was true. 104 CONSOLATION IN AFFLICTION. 4 We told him all our grief; We thought of Jesus' love : A sense of pardon brought relief, And bade our pangs remove. 5 Now we will bless the Lord, And in his strength confide : For ever be his name ador'd, For there is none beside. 113 Clapton, Watchman, Shir land. S. M. Afflictions Profitable. 1 Sweet fruits afflictions bring ; Like those on Aaron's rod ; They bud and bloom divinely fair, Which proves them sent of God. 2 He takes the rod in hand, With pity in his heart, That ever}^ stroke his children feel, May quick' ning grace impart. 3 Those blessings in disguise CompeDsate all our pain ; Our losses, crosses, groans, and tears, We count them all but gain. 4 Faith finds each promise sure ; Hope looks within the veil ; Love bears the discipline divine, And cleaves to Jesus still. ■■!. \TI.)N IN \ITIH I ION. 105 B Thus by tin* ( tod ( )ur everlasting Friend, ( )ur i haaliiomontu tod Borrows here Will loon in glory and. Dften. | | runumhranct, Peterborough. CM. Joy in < employ — Sweetest themes of hot) Joj , G Lei as then, while life remains, Pilled with pleasures of with pain.-. Fix wiih faith our upward L r ;t/.<\ In the work of prayer and praise. 110 Birmingham, Solitude. 8's. In Dnrkno*«. 1 How tedious and tasteless thi 4 hours, When Jesus no longer f see ! The woodlands, tho fields, and the flow'rs, I [ave lost all their sweetness to mo ! Hi- name yields the richest perfume, And softer than music his voice; His presence can banish my ulooin, And hid all within me rejoice* •J Hear Lord! if indeed thou art mine — And thou art my sun and my song — Say why do I languish and pine I And why are my winters so long? O drive these dull clouds from the sky, Thy soul-cheering' presence restore: Or bid me soar upward on high, Where winter and storms are no more. Newton. 10 110 MISCELLANEOUS. 130 Home, Missionary Hymn. 7's, 6's. Peculiar. 1 In darkness aud temptation, In sorrow and in fear, O God of our salvation Be thou for ever near : Compassionate our blindness, Commiserate our grief, And in thy loving kindness, Appear for our relief. 2 How weak in each endeavor To find sweet peace of heart ! No earthly friend can ever This heavenly gift impart ; But Jesus, thy rich merit Unto our souls display, A.nd grant us thy good Spirit To guide us on our way. 3 Do thou our souls enlighten, Sweet rays of comfort bring, Till every thought shall brighten On contemplation's wing ; Till thy return we languish, In darkness and in fear ; O dissipate our anguish, And eveiy bosom cheer. KISCKLLAlfBO 111 1 *£ 1 " B *fc "/ dgm," Xurcmburgh, 7's. C lines Hi dilation. i Cheistiaji, would'st thou know the Joy Pore religion can impart ? Lei her truths thy mind employ, Lei then fix thy roving heart — Till her radiance round thee shine, With an intlueuco all divine. 2 Think who fills a Father's throne ; How in righteousness he reigns; What perfections he hath shown; Sow unchangeable remain- 1 Countless worlds proclaim ins power, And his glonOUfl name adore. 3 Think of all that heavenly grace, Which in Christ, tli.' Lord, appears. Till the vision of his ficr. \ celestial glory wears ; While the eye of faith may view Wonders still for ever now. 4 Think upon that Spirit pure. Who the love of Cod reveals; Shows the promise ever -ure. And, within, his witness seals Think upon his haflow'd name, Till his love thy soul inflame. 112 MISCELLANEOUS. 5 God is holy, just, and good ; Thou art sinful, weak, and vile , Blessings by his hand bestow'd, Round thy habitation smile : These should charm thy heart to love — These should fix thy thoughts above. 6 Dost thou now in sadness mourn, And the tear of anguish shed? Child of hope, to God return ; Lift on high thy drooping head : Rays celestial round thee shine — Heaven and all its joys are thine ! 1Q£} Spring, Remembrance. CM. Spring Spiritualized. 1 At length the opening spring has come, How joyous is the scene ! The air is fill'd with rich perfume ; The fields are dressed in green. 2 I see my Saviour, from on high, Break through the clouds and shine ; No creature now more blest than 1, No heart more glad than mine. 3 Thy word bids all my hopes revive, It overcomes my foes ; It makes my drooping graces thrive, And blossom like the rose , HI8< 1.1. 1. \M.()US. 1 13 Thus, Liord, i monument I stand < m' what thy grace can do ; Still guide me with thy gentle hand. Thy i seasons through* 1 *£lt r < KclircmcJit. (J. If. .\niiu' of JrtiiM. i How Bweel the name of .Jesus sounds Id a believer's ear ! It BOOthefl his 80IT0W8, heal- bis wounds, Ainl drives away his tear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, :1ms the troubled bre TRs manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary n ?, Weak i- the effort of my heart. And cnld my wannest thought: But, when I see thee as thou, art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 4 Till then, I would thy love proclaim, With every fleeting breath : \nd may the music of thy name Refresh my bouI in death. 10* 114 MISCELLANEOUS. 12-4 Vxbridge. Quito, Repose. L. M. Communion Desired. 1 O that I could for ever dwell, With Mary, at my Saviour's feet, And view the form I love so well, And all his tender words repeat; 2 The world shut out from all my view, And heav'n brought in with all its bliss, Oh. is there aught, from pole to pole, One moment to compare with this ? 3 This is the hidden life I prize, A life of penitential love : When most my follies I despise, And raise the highest thoughts above, 4 When all I am I clearly see. And freely own with deepest shame. When the Redeemer's love to me, Kindles within a deathless flame. 5 Thus would I live till nature fail, And all my former sins forsake ; Then raise to God within the veil, And of eternal joys partake. 115 \*£*i Wimdaor xtrition. CM IN nitt ui< . 1 < ) tbod whose tender mercy I 'a humble cry : » 'a weeping • W before thy throne of gr;i V wretched wanderer mourn : I list thou not bid me seek thy face! I [aflt tliou not said — return ? 3 And shall my niilty fears prevail, from thy iV I not this ; re fail. This only safe retr- 4 Absent from thee, my sruide. my light. Without one cheering ray, Through ad gloomy : Hoy. 5 < » -nine on this benighted heart. With beai y shine : And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joy a divine. Bfc* 116 MISCELLANEOUS. 126 Dundee, Barby, Dunkirk. CM. Quickening Grace. 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame ; And light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb. 2 What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd ! How sweet their menrry still! But they have left a cheerless void The world can never fill. 3 Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 4 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 5 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. Cowper. «•< I 1.1. \M DU3. 1 1? 1 *£7 " : 'h. IT. M 1>< —• i t i ii i; c Ik* PffMMf of Chriwt. 1 Cons, my Redeemer, comet And deign to dwell with mo ; ( ) make my heart thy home, Ami bid thy rivals flee : Come, my Redeemer, quickly come, Vnd make my heart thy lasting home. Why should the world presume To occupy thy throne ? Come, and thy right assume — I would be thine alone : Come, my Redeemer, quickly come, And make my heart thy lasting home. 3 Exert thy mighty power, And banish all my sin ; In this auspicious hour, Bring all thy graces in : Come, my Redeemer, quickly come, And make my heart thy lasting home. 4 Rule thou in every thought And passion of my soul. Till all pay powers are brought Beneath thy full control : Come, iuv Redeemer, quickly come, And mako my heart thy lasting home. 118 MISCELLANEOUS. 5 Then shall my days be thine, And all my heart be love, And joy and peace be mine, Such as are known above : Come, my Redeemer, quickly come, And make my heart thy lasting home. R. 5.^28 New Cambridge, Peterborough. CM. Oospel Blessings. 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound ; Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name ; His righteousness exalts their hope, Nor Satan dares condemn. 3 The Lord, our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives ; Israel, thy King for ever reigns, Thy God for ever lives. Watts. 1 HQ Clapton, St. Thomas, Dover. S. M. Prayer for nil Lands. 1 O Lord of sovereign grace, We bow before thy throne, And plead, for all the human race, The merits of thy Son. Kit< ! li. \m ous. 1 L9 2 Spread through the earth) <> Lord, The kiiuw Ledge of thy wnj - ; And le| all land.-, with joy ivmrd Etedeemer'a pi 1 JIO 8, M Tin* Sjiiim *ubjr the Master calls thee Far from thy native home ; Whatever there befalls thee, Whatever ills may come. He is thy Strong salvation ; lli< presence thou shalt share ; 1 Ie'll hear thy supplication : ( )ur God will answer prayer. 1 lilt Ortonvilk, Palermo, Fountain. C. M Dtitit'M to Ui«.»ioniiry Children. 1 In the wide realms of pagan night The parents wander tar. To bid the heathen hail the blight, The glorious morning star. 2 To us their children they resign, With many a starting tear; And shall we not in love combine To bid mem welcome here ? 11 122 MISCELLANEOUS. 3 And shall we not with glowing zeal Rich comforts still impart, To those who now, like orphans, feel Sad loneliness of heart ? 4 O let us, with parental love, Their every want supply, And train them for the realms above, With influence from on high. 5 'Twere but an act of duty done To those of precious name, Who have as faithful heralds gone The gospel to proclaim. 9 131 Moravian, Retirement. C. M. D. Children of Missionaries Adopted. 1 Ye children of a favored band Committed to our care, Whose parents in a heathen land Are laboring afar, Come to our arms in filial love, And at our homes reside ; And we will gladly seek to prove What kindness can provide. 2 It were no charity to give While feelings thus entwine, Nor base dependence to receive While hearts in love combine : KUK i i.i. UflQI I. k&3 We'll cherish you with constant care, Embrace you ss our own ; And bring you, in the arms of prayer, or Father's throne. ]«{«"> nlmuT* Inj Mountain.*." V - I In Morra. 1 How fierce the lightning blazes! [ hear the thunder's roar ; 1 [ark, how tlic wind arise*] While clouds their waters pour! Hut in the Lord confiding, ( )ur souls fdel no alarm, Par he himself is riding Upoq the angry storm. 2 The lightnings arc his arrows, The thunders arc his voice ; Yet e'en the feeblest sparrows May safe in him rejoice. The clouds, and winds, and waters. ( Hbey his sovereign word ; Let /ion's sons and dan- 1 Adore th' AlmLhty Lord. 3 When lightnings red are streaking, A Father's arm is hared ; When thunders loud are speaking, A Father's voice is heard : 124 MISCELLANEOUS. The foes that flee before him- Can never feel his grace ; "While children that adore him v Shall see his smiling face 136 Reading, Chester. C.M. JLiglit of God's Countenance. 1 My God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights ; The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights. 2 In darkest shades, if thou appear, My dawning is begun ; Thou art my soul's bright morning star And thou my rising sun. 3 The op'ning heav'ns around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, When Jesus shows his mercy mine, And whispers I am his. 1 3 T " From Greenland's Icy Mountains." 7's, 6*S4 Human Frailty* PSALM 39. I O what is earthly pleasure, Compar'd with thy rich grace ! Lord, teach me how to measure The remnant of my days , Mis* 1 1 1, \m <»i • . mi I low brief m my existence, I [ow trail a 1 1 1 i 1 1 ul ll man ; And gran! me thine nosintnnco, 'I'd - feeble fife to scan* 'J I l«>\v Nimi the hours of g)adi Thai eheer us on our way, Are changM to -loom and Badness, < >r BlPd with deep ctismaj ! Man, in his best condition, h \ niity and dust : : past the fleeting vision, Then he gives np the ;;h<>st. ,"» Earth's treasures quickly leave as, Its honors ne'er endure ; Its pleasures hut deceive us. Its hopes are insecure : But, Lord, while time so fleeting 1- BlPd with many a Buare, M\ soul on thee is waiting — m trust thy guardian care. 1 * J S Remembrance, Nctc Cambridge, Peter- C. M. bori " Wnlch anil Pray." 1 THI Saviour bids US watch and pray, Through life's brief, fleeting hour, And gives the Spirit's quick'ning ray To those who seek its power. 11* 126 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 The Saviour bids us watch and pray, Maintain a warrior's strife ; O Christian ! hear his voice to-day, Obedience is your life. 3 The Saviour bids us watch and pray, For soon the hour will come That calls us from the earth away, To our eternal home. 4 The Saviour bids us watch and pray, O hear the Shepherd's voice ! And follow where he leads the way, To heav'n's eternal joys. 139 St- Thomas, Dover, Watchman. S. M. The Christian Warfare. 1 My soul, be on thy guard, Ten thousand foes arise ; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 O watch, and fight, and pray, The battle ne'er give o'er ; Renew it boldly day by day, And help divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the vict'iy won, Nor lay thy armor down ; Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. Heath. Mi-i ELL \h\ «>i g, 127 1 10 lhoma*.ShirUi7i,l. S. M < hilri'M Birth Din . l Thf. natal day baa come i beloved child ; Ami ta its heart in youthful bloom To Odd unreconciled .' we bear b deepening stains of sin ? ( I Lamb of God, we look to thee deanae the soul within. 3 ( >h. for converting _ That spirit tO subdue. we within tliis hallow'd place ( kit fervent prayers renew* 4 The covenai I In all things ordered well : But we, so faithless, bo impure, ( )ur Tears to thee would tell. .") Forgive us in thy love. And hearken to OUT erv I Now send deUVrance from above And brine salvation nigh. 128 MISCELLANEOUS. 14:1 Remembrance, Peterborough. CM. A Birth Day. 1 Swift as the winged arrow flies, My time is hastening tm ; Quick as the lightning from the skies, My wasting moments run. 2 My follies past, O God, forgive, My every sin subdue ; And teach me henceforth how to live, With glory in my view. 3 'Twere better I had not been born, Than live without thy fear ; For they are wretched and forlorn, Who have their portion here. 4 But thanks to thine unbounded grace, That in my early youth, I have been taught to seek thy face, And know the way of truth. 5 O let thy spirit lead me still, Along the happy road : Conform me to thy holy will, My Fathei and my God. C Another year of life is past ; My heart to thee incline, That if this year should be my last, Jt may be wholly thine. Anon. MIX 1 .1.I.WK.OUS. 1 9 I | | V£ Ihike-street. L. M 'I'hr Rfow Vrar. 1 L#0 i. what hast thou done Thy tender offspring to improve ! What, through the year whose course run, To w in them to a Saviour's low ' j Him kind instruction been distuTd, From morning'i dawn till evening's ■hade ? Were boon of relaxation fiU'd With M fat ne'er betray'd ! 3 }]■[- discipline held fast the rein, With prudent, firm, yet gentle hand, Those infant vices to restrain, That sought thy counsel to withstand ? 4 And hast thou thine own weakness felt, Thy constant Deed of help divine ? And when in secret thou hast knelt. Has faith declar'd each promise thine ! ') Hast thou besought the Lord to bring Thy tepder offspring to his feet 1 That they might own their Sovereign Kin,'. Confessing that his love is great? 136 MISCELLANEOUS. 6 Hast felt that they were not too young His pard'ning mercy to receive, And mingle in the convert's song ? And feeling, could'st thou still believe ! 7 Look back, my soul, impartial trace The scenes of the departed year ; Implore forgiveness, seek for grace, And heaven in mercy heed thy prayer. Mother's Magazine. 1 JL3 Tune. — " They hate gone to the land:' Education of Pious Youth. FOR THE LAST THURSDAY IB FEBRUARY. 1 Wake, mothers of Israel ! O hasten to plead For the spirit of grace to descend ; The word has gone forth, and the faith- ful have need Of your prayers, the great cause to defend. Let pure clouds of incense be wafted to heav'n, From hearts all united in one, That wisdom and grace to our youth may be giv'n, And strength for the race they must run. ms< i ll iheous. 131 ience, ( I Spirit, prtsjide, \ ■ bo ncl down thy heavenly show' rs; Let b tendrils abide, And moisten the germs and the flow'rs. lit on these halls, Bid Shiloh's pure waters be there, the tide of salvation, surrounding rails, s high in tip- breeze of prayer. 3 From the youth of ouv country shall armies ai • to proclaim ; ( >"' r the land and the BOSS the glad mes- thal flies, U re-echo Emmanuel's nam". Wake, mothers in [srael, wrestle and pray, incense is wafted on high j For tho bands that in faith are uplifted Shall prevail with the realmsof the sky. Mother's Magazine. Ill /'<'<-' rinrcudon. 0. M. Kcjoic-c nvith TmiMJIIfJ I I was a groveling creature once, Past cleai ing to the earth, 132 MISCELLANEOUS. And wanted spirit to renounce The clod that gave me birth. 2 But God has breathed upon a worm, And sent me from above, Wings, such as clothe an angel's form, The wings of joy and love. 3 With these to Pisgah's top I fly, And there delighted stand, To view beneath a shining sky, The spacious promis'd land. 4 The Lord of all the vast domain Hath promis'd it to me ; The length and breadth of all the plain. As far as faith can see. 5 O from this glorious privilege, Lord, save me, or I fall ; Standing upon the mountain's edge. To thee for help I call. 6 Though much exalted in the Lord, My strength is not my own ; Then let me lean upon his word, And none will cast me down, c-owper J £5 Retirement, Rochester, Peterborough. C. M. The Host of Cod passing into Heaven. 1 0> t e family we dwe ] l in him, One church above, beneath; mm i ii. kiixoi i« 133 Though now divided by tin* stream, The narrow stream of death. 2 ( >ne army of the living ( io»l, To hi- eommand we bow ; PttH Of the host have eros-'d the flood, And parr arc CTOflSing now. ;; Ten thousand to their endless homo, This solemn moment fly ; Ami wo are to the margin come. And >oow expect to die. i Dear Saviour, be oor constant guide, ,. when the word i^ giv'n, Bid death'- cold stream and flood divide, And land OS safe in heav'n. 0. Wesley. 1 10 Solitude. Frculiar. Heaven Desired. 1 ri'M) me the wingl of a QOVO, To fly from these region! of wo: My hopes and my joy- are above. And thither my -pint would go. I long with my Saviour to pest, Beyond the assault of my toes. And lean with a smile on hi- breast : No pillow can yield such repose. 12 134 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 How pleased and how blest should I be To gaze on his beauteous face ; While love and compassion to me Lend every expression a grace : No cloud should bewilder my sight, No sigh from my heart should arise ; But fill'd with extatic delight. All tears should be wiped from my eyes. 3 Ah, then I should cease to offend The Saviour I love and adore ; His grace, without limit or end, Should reign in my heart evermore. All pure as the angels above, Each thought should exult in his name ; Each passion resigned to his love, With rapture his praise should pro- claim. R. 147 " Happy Soul," GrenrilU. 8's, 7's. •Toy fill Hope. 1 Know, 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 ; Think what Father's smiles are thine : Think what Jesus did to win thee ; Child of heav'n, canst thou repine ? Nil-. 1 U • on from grace to iil«>r\ , Aim".! by faith and vringVi by prayer; eternal da) 'a b fore I bee ; ! snail guide thee there. »haU close thy earthly mission ; ;l paafl thy pilgrim da) 1 1 ■ ihaO ooaoge to glad fruition, Faith to si-Jit, and prayer to praise. (i> mi fl 1 S Hirminsfhcm, Blcerkrr-strnt. Q - l,oti;Miiy to br with (hrifft. l To Jesus the crown of my hope, My sou] is in haste to be _ » ) hear me, ye rheruhim. Up, \nY\-, dominion, and pow'r. , ] tissolve thou tliese bonds that detain My bou] from her portion in thee; ike off this adamant chain, And make mt eternally tree. 4 When thai happy era begins, When array'd in thy glories I shine, Nos grieve any more by my sins The bosom on which I recline: 136 MISCELLANEOUS. 5 O then shall the veil be remov'd, And round me thy brightness be pour'd : [ shall meet him whom absent I lov'd, Whom not having seen I ador'd. Cowper. 1 4:9 Salem, Oakham. 8's, 5 ? S. Joy in God. 1 Rejoice in the Lord, Believe in his word, Confide in his mercy and grace ; His throne shall endure, His promise is sure ; Tn him shall the righteous have peace. 2 Thrice happy are they, Who his precepts obey, Who delight in the joy of their God : Their joy shall increase, And their trials shall cease, As they enter the heavenly abode. 3 What scenes will arise As they pass through the skies ! What rapture their bosoms will fill, As their harps they employ, In the fullness of joy, On the height of some heavenly hill ! S. Scmss. mim ri. i. \m :oi 137 I cTO y^rt ■nf>in\'h, " Rock of AgM '' 7 8t (t H' lC8 4 hiisr, flic ISork. i;.M h of \ ges, clefl far me, Lei me hide myself in thee ; Lei th*' water and the blood Prom thy wounded side thai llowM. of Bin the perfect euro : Save me, Lord, and make me pore. Should my tears tor over llow, Slmuld my seal no languor know, Thifl tor sin could not atone — Thou must save, ami thou alone. y hand no price I bring — Simply t<> thy cross I cling. I While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyelids close in dentil. When I riM to worlds unknown. And behold thee on thy throne : Rock of Atgea, defl for mo, Let me hide myself in thee. Toplady. | t> 1 (rrcnrille, "Happy Souls." S S. V - l'il^riniN. 1 (Jknti.y, Lord. ( ) gently lead us, Through this lonely vale of tears; ThrOUgfa the changes yet decreed us, Ml our last moat change appears. 1 'J * 138 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 When temptation's darts assail us, When in devious paths we stray, Let thy goodness never fail us, Lead us in thy perfect way. 3 In the hour of pain and anguish, In the hour when death draws near, Suffer not our hearts to languish, Suffer not our souls to fear. 4 And when mortal life is ended, Bid us in thine arms to rest, Till, by angel bands attended, We awake among the blest. s. Songs. !*>^J Repose, Duke-street, Uxbridge, Luton. L. M. JPublic Worship on the Sabbath. 1 Blest hour, when mortal man aspires To hold communion with his Lord ; To raise to heav'n his warm desires, And listen to the sacred word. 2 Blest hour, when earthly cares resign Their empire o'er the anxious breast, When all whose hearts and voices join, Proclaim the holy day of rest. 3 Blest hour, when God himself draws nigh, Well pleas'd his people's voice to hear ; To list the penitential sigh, And wipe away the mourner's tear. Ml-. 1 1.1. \M OUS. 1 Blest hour; for where the Lord resorts, - of future bliss are given : Ami mortals tin this hour we share. t < ) may the Spirit's quickening power \v sanctify OUT joy, And warm our eea] in works of love Our talents to employ 140 .MISCELLANEOUS. 5 Fast, fast our minutes fly away, Soon shall our wand'rings cease ; And with our Father we shall dwell, A family of peace. r. 45 4t PleycV s Hymn, Norwich. 7's. At Parting. 1 For a season call'd 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. 3 In thy strength may we be^strong, Sweeten every cross and pain, And our wasting lives prolong, Till we meet on earth again. 4 Then if thou thy help afford, Songs of gladness shall be reared ; And our souls should praise the Lord, Who our poor petitions heard. Newton. KI84 l 1. 1. \-> BO 1 1 I t ti*i C.L.M. Purling ™illi I ri< ii a them his children and b \ii-1 writes their names a } 1 h bending ear, hia smiling fa Are present si the throne of grace. I A- children of a Father's care, Thy b implore ; A - friends of Jesus, we would share Thy presence evermore : mis alone can cheer the son], And rv.-rv rising grief control. 4 If thou art with us when We part With friends or kindred dear, To till with joy each drooping heart, And banish every fe 1 [ow easy then to bid adieu, FWJesssi smiles, and heav*n i- true. 142 MISCELLANEOUS. 1*58 Watchman, ShirUnd. 3. M. Christian Fellowship. 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain ; But we shall still be joined in heart. And hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way ; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall he free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Fawcett. MI8CELL \m :ous. 1 I:; fl th 7 . i b . I> i«*m imiiou. i Loan, dismiss us with thy blee Kill our hearts with joj unci peace ; I id as each, thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace : ( ) refresh us, Traveling through this wildern< ! Thanks we give and adoration, For the gospel's joyful Bound ; ! lay the fruits of thy salvation hi OUT hearts and lives abound : May thy presence With us evermore be found. S ■• whene'er the signal'! gh en, I (fl from earth tO call away j Borne on angels 1 wings to heaven, ( Rid to leave our CUmbrOUS day ; May we ready Rise and reign in endless day. Anon. ltSS / IV ,>!.«»; Chester. CM. Peal truer nud Hope. 1 DBAS Saviour, when my thoughts recall The wonders a€ thy grace, Low at thy feet asham'd I fall, And hide this wretched face. 144 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 Oh, while I breathe to thee, my Lord, The penitential sigh, Confirm the kind forgiving word With pity in thine eye. 3 Then shall the mourner at thy feet Rejoice to seek thy face ; And grateful own how kind, how sweet* Thy condescending grace. Steele. Ic59 Retirement, Chester, Barby. CM. IjOtc to Christ Desired. 1 Thou lovely source of true delight, Whom I unseen adore, Unveil thy beauties to my sight. That I may love thee m6re. 2 Thy glory o'er creation shines ; But in thy sacred word I read in fairer, brighter lines, My bleeding, dying Lord. 3 'Tis here, whene'er my comforts droop, And sin and sorrow rise, Thy love, with cheerful beams of hope, My fainting heart supplies. 4 But ah ! too soon the pleasing scene Is clouded o'er with pain ; My gloomy fears rise dark between. And I again complain. MI-< I LI, \M.<»1 -. 1 [J] 5 Jen . mj I ford, my life, my light, ime with blissful ray, Break radient through the shades of night, And chase my feara awai . 6 Then shall my sou] with rupture trace The wooden of thy love ; Bui the lull glories of thy bee Ait only known above. 1 CO AW* -street. S's. A MamimmmmfH i>«utli. 1 Wafer oot for the sainl that ascends To partake of the joys of the sky ; Weep not for the seraph that bends, With the worshiping chorus on high. 2 Weep not for the Bpirit now crown'd With the garland to martyrdom giv'a, ( I weep not tor him, In- has found His reward and his refuge in heav'n. 3 But weep for their sorrows who stand And lament o'er the <\<>;n] by In- grave! Who Bigh when they muse on the land Of their home, far away o'er the ware — 4 And weep for the nations that dwell Where the light of the truth never shone : Where anthems of peace never swell, And the love of the Lamb is unknown. 13 Anon. 146 MISCELLANEOUS. 1. O H Dunchurch, Retirement. C. M. Anticipations of Heaven. 1 While here I sit At Jesus's feet, Amid the vale of tears : I'll trust his grace, And sing his praise, Nor yield to doubts and fears. 2 And can it be That I shall see My Saviour face to face ? For ever prove His boundless love, And endless anthems raise ? 3 The thought shall still My musings fill, By cares and sorrows prest ; The blessed hope Shall lift me up — The hope of endless rest. 4 When God appears To wipe the tears From every pilgrim's eye, What tongue can tell The joys they'll feel Throughout eternity ! s. Songs. ; mi-< ILLAltXOttl. U 1 <}*i ( I M liOohinu for llrnvrn. 1 I! \ rth'a shadowy years will soon be o*er I [eav'n's blissful mora arise j And sorrow's night will then do more ( )Yr< bud these weeping i 2 Then will die Liord of life and love (JnTeil his beaming face ; Ami n»*wr frOB my siuht remove The bright celeatla] ray>. ; Thru will this fro ward, sinful heart, No more offend my God, Nor ever from that low depart Which tills the high abode. 4 Thru ererlastuig peace, and joy, And branaporl shall be mine : Praise shall my utmost powers employ, In melody divine. 1 iili rifyrVs Hymn, German Air. Public Worship on the Sabbath. 1 Soft and holy is the place Where the light that beams from hoav'n, Shows the Saviour's smiling face, With the joy of sin forgiv'n. 148 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 There with one accord we meet, All the words of life to hear, Bending low at Jesus's feet, Worshiping with godly fear. 3 Let the world and all its cares, Now retire from every breast ; Let the tempter and his snares, Cease to hinder or molest. 4 Precious Sabbath of the Lord, Fairest type of heav'n above, Purest joy thy scenes afford To the heart that's tun'd to love. S. Songs. 164- Quito, Repose, Luton. L. M„ 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. 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Thy love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witness'd the fervor of thy prayer ; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy victory too. warn i i.i. \m ous. I i thou inv pattern : mike me be More of thy uracious image h«'r«- ; Then ( Jod, the .1 u♦"* Solitude, Birmingham. fjookiiig to CliriMt. 1 Dear Saviour attend to my prayer, Thai seeks tor relief in a sigh; Fain would I deposit my care, ( hi --the Rock that is higher than [." My fears and my sorrows abound ; The storm of affliction runs high; And safety alone can he found In M the Rock that is higher than I. 11 1 .My foes have encircled my way; Unable to stand or to fly, I look with distress and dismay To "the Rock that is higher than I.' My sins and transgressions appear, And tell me that vengeance is nii:h O hide me from all that I fear, In '"the Rock that is higher than I.' 3 Perplex'd, overwhelm'd, and oppre- I Karoely can utter a cry ; Dear Saviour ! come, lead me to rest On M the Rock that is higher than I," 13* 150 MISCELLANEOUS. Then I'll smile in the midst of my woes, And cast a fond look to the sky, And shout with my foot on my foes, To " the Rock that is higher than I.'' u. 166 Dundee. Windsor. CM. A Ijook from the Cross. 1 I saw One hanging on a tree, In agony and blood, Who fixed his languid eyes on me, As near the cross I stood. 2 Sure, never to my latest breath Can I forget that look ; It seemed to charge me with his death, Though not a word he spoke. 3 Alas, I knew not what I did, But all my tears were vain ; Where could my trembling soul be hid, For I the Lord had slain ? 4 A second look he gave, which said, 1 freely all forgive ; This blood is for thy ransom paid : I die, that thou may'st live. 5 "Thus while my death thy sin displays In all its blackest hue, Such is the mystery of grace, It seals thy pardon too !" Newton. DOZOLOG IKS, 161 DOXOLOCIKS. L M.— No. 1. To God the Father, God the Son, And God ilif Spirit, three in <>m'. Ho honor, praise, and glory gir'n, By all OH earth, and all in hrav'n. L It- x Pb uas ( tod, from whom all blessings flow him, all creatures here below : Praise him shore, ye heav'nly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy (ihost. C. at To God the Father, God the Son, Your grateful voices raise ; And God the Spirit, three in one. Ascribe immortal praise. 152 D0X0L0GIES. CM. Double. The God of mercy be ador'd, Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word, And new-creating breath : To praise the Father, and the Son, And Spirit all divine ; The One in Three and Three in One, Let saints and angels join. S.M. Ye angels round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, praise the Son, And bless the Spirit too. 7's, To the Father, to the Son, To the Spirit, three in one, Let the highest praise be giv'n By the sons of earth and heav'n. H.M. To God the Father's throne Your highest honors raise ; Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise : froxoLoencs. 153 With all our powers, Eternal 8 Thy Dame we sing, WhBe faith ad< 3a fend 7b, May the grace of Christ OUT Saviour, Ami the Father's boundless lore, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon m from above : Thus may wo abide in union With each other and the Lord; Ami poosooe, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. B # «i TV. and 4's. Great Jehovah, we adore thee, God the Father. God the Son, God tlif Spirit, join'd in dory, On the same eternal throne: Endless praises To Jehovah, three in one. V* and B's. To Father, Sun, and Spirit, Eternal praise be gnrn, By all that earth inherit. Ami all mat dwell in lieav'n : 154 DOXOLOGIES. Thou triune God ! before thee Our inmost souls adore : Who art and hast been worthy. And shalt be evermore. APPENDIX. MATERNAL ASSOCIATIONS M kTERH \i. associations are designe mutual instruction and consultation, in con- nection with united prayer. Subjects for dis- m relate chiefly to the physical, men- tal, moral, and religious training of children. Some one individual is usually prepared at each meeting to give method and tone to the conversation, which might otherwise become desultory. The faults of children who are known to die members are not made the subjects of remark ; but cases of difficulty are so presented a^ to avoid indi- vidual exposure. Associations conducted on these principles art' found to be greatly beneficial. 156 APPENDIX. The constitution which has been exten- sively adopted in the city of New York, is as follows : CONSTITUTION. OF A MATERNAL ASSOCIATION. Impressed with a sense of our entire dependence upon the Holy Spirit to aid us in training up our children in the way they should go, and hoping to obtain the blessing of such as fear the Lord and speak often to one another, We, the subscribers, do unitedly pledge ourselves to meet, at stated seasons, for prayer and mutual counsel in reference to our maternal duties and re- sponsibilities. With a view to this object we adopt the following constitution : I. This society shall be called the Ma- ternal Association of . Any mother in the church may become a mem- ber of this Association by subscribing this constitution. II. The officers of the Association shall 4mWNl< 1 "»^* be a Directress and Secretary, who shall be appointed annu;dl\ . III. It -hull he the duty of the Directress to take a general supervision of the ooDcenii of the Association. At each meeting she may appoint BOme one present to conduct the saooeeding meeting. The person thus designated will he expected Jo make seloc- tions for reading, and to introduce smdi topics i^i' conversation as shall beet exem- plify the duties of the Christian mother. IV. It shnll he the duty of the Secretary _i-ter the names of the momlx r of their children, and to supply each of the mothers with a list of the simr. together with a copy of the constitution. She shall likewise keep a record of the proceedings of each meeting, and. as tar as may ho con- venient, of the topic discussed, and of the remarks elicited hy it. This record shall he read at the commencement of the next subsequent meeting* V. This Association shall meet on the (as often as 14 158 APPENDIX. once a fortnight, or at least once a month), at the . The time ap- propriated for each meeting shall not ex- ceed one hour and a half, and shall be ex- clusively devoted to the object of the Asso- ciation. Each meeting shall be opened by prayer and reading a portion of Scripture, which may be followed by reading such other matter as relates to the interests of the Association, or by conversation tending to promote maternal faithfulness and piety. These exercises may be interspersed with singing the songs of Zion, and with hum- ble and importunate prayer that God would glorify himself in the early conversion of the children of the Association — that they may become eminently useful in the church of Christ. VI. It shall be the duty of every mem- ber to qualify herself, by daily reading, prayer, and self-discipline, to discharge faithfully the arduous duties of a Christian mother; and she shall be invited to give with freedom such hints upon the various 1FF1 M'!\. • before the Association as ition and experience may VTT. Each membei shall consider her- self obligated by her covenant engagements her children daily, and with them as often as clrcnnfstances may permit, and rit "n>u.-l\- to restrain them from such - would naturally lead to vanity, and worldly-mmdedness ; and shall ler herself as renewing this covenant a of the Association. V 1 1 [. < mce in three months, viz., on the We liif. -day of , the members ahaD be allowed to bring to the place of meeting such of their children iy lie under tli fifteen, and they shall be considered members of the ition. Th these quar- terly meetings shall be such as shall seem esJcnlated to instruct the minds and interest the feelings of the children who may he present* IX. When any mother is removed by 160 APPENDIX. death, it shall be the special duty of the Association to regard with peculiar interest the spiritual welfare of her children, and to evince this interest by a continued re- membrance of them in their prayers, and by such tokens of sympathy and kindness as their circumstances may require. X. Any article of this constitution may be amended by a majority of the member* present at any annual meeting. QUESTIONS ON THK PHYSICAL, MKNTAL, MORAL, AND KMUilOUS TRAINING OF CHILDREN. The following Questions will supply interesting and profitable topics of discussion lor Maternal Meetings. 1. Does not the establishment of pound and perfect In children depend greatly on the regulation of their food, clothing, sleep, exercise, t xposures, amuse ment- • n the unrestrained Indulgence of appetite in children fail to lay the foundation of future disease? - not the early disease of children often occa- sioned by improper diet T 4. T.y what rules should children be managed with 1 to the quality and quantity of food? 5. In what respects may the guinenti of children be iffect their health, or improve or impair their physical constitution ? (i. How should the hours of sleep be regulated ? 7. Is early rising conducive to health ? 8. How far is regular exercise conducive to health! 9. What are some of the best methodi of exercise 162 QUESTIONS. for children of either sex, in infancy and juvenile years ? 10. Is it well to habituate children to exposures, in a severe atmosphere, or to severe labor or fatigue ? 11. Is habitual cheerfulness in children conducive to health ? 12. How shall such habits be induced ? 13. Will strong bodily and mental excitement prove injurious to health ? 14. How far should severe habits of study be pro- moted ? 15. Should not these have reference to differences in the physical constitution ? 16. Will not the ultimate strength or power of the body and mind depend greatly on the modes of early training ? II. MENTAL TRAINING. 17. Should children be early taught to think and rea- son for themselves ? 18. By what methods can they be thus instructed ? 19. Should blind adherence to parental decision be generally insisted upon ? 20. Are there not some subjects which require such adherence, till the mind is somewhat developed ? 21. Is it not important, then, that a child's reasoning powers fchould be rightly trained ? 22. How can a child be trained to independence of thought, without lesseniug his docility? 23. How can a feeble memory be improved and strengthened ? ^ri 163 ~ I- How can absence ol mind, or heedlessness, be i:. it | How can the mi rt_:i 1 1 Mt : t »n be t r ; i . : . P& What 0OQIW should be pursued witli one who has too inueli or too little susceptibility | •J7. What measures are required lor the promotion of mental refinement I How tar is refinement in manners conducive to ■d I |ft li not -nat ran' required in the selection of books, with respect to mental culture? 30. Should those books generally be preferred which are level with the loictst capacity of children | !U. Will not books whieh are much above a child's capacity, have a tendency to discourage mental effort? 32. la it important that school instruction and disci- pline should be of the best kind ! 33. Should children's attention be directed to many studies in the same given term of instruction ? 34. Is not the opposite extreme also to be avoided ? I annot mental industry be more successfully induced by examples and encouragement, than by se- vere authority t 36. Cannot much be done in this way by parental conversation ? 37. How far can a teacher be aided by parental co- operation I A here a love of study does not exist, can it bo easily superinduced ? A ill threats and punishments produce the do- sired result ? 164 QUESTIONS. 40. Will promises and occasional presents euffice ? 41. Will not time and patience and affectionate assi- duity in the parent be likely to succeed ? 42. Are not occasional amusements and diversions essential toward securing sound improvement ? 43. How should the hours of a day be divided be- tween study and recreation ? 44. May not the recreations of a child be often made a direct source of mental improvement? 45. How far may manual labor be made to answer the purposes of recreation ? 46. Is not great care in training necessary to secure the right balance of the mind ? 47. Should every mind receive precisely the same kind of training ; or should the process be modified by the different kinds and degrees of talent which are dis- coverable ? 48. Should the imagination be cultivated, to the neg- lect of more substantial attainments — or the memory be made to supply the place of soundness in judgment ? 49. Are not such mistakes of very frequent occur- rence at the present day ? 50. How shall we best provide against them, or rem* edy them when they have been committed? III. MORAL TRAINING-. 51. Is good government essential to the moral train- ing of children ? 52. Is the faculty of governing to be acquired by study, experience, and observation ; or is it such s natural gift as to demand little thought or effort ? 53. Is s.-ll-dificiplir ry one who Would forum 54. It any B bUl lor DCt acquiri: i uniionnity of pur- 56. Is constant rfgfiance requii .<. -Hi lore, or of item niufltj, be made the ruliu 1 for extreme Should ehfldren be gradually trained into habita r;trol ? re tome of the proceseee of this training j .i.d cheerful obedience bo ited ? 8fc By wind n thud-! ? What ar»- some of the disadvantages of imper- ii unwilling o re Mine of the advantage! which arise from p a be made to feel the necessity of parental restrictions "' Bow shall obedience be secured during a pa- rent's abflrrx - :.uuld the reason and conscience of a child ever be viol;.' 68. What are some of the effects of parental exam- ple upon eh fldr en ' 09. May not the vices of deceit, pride, selfishness, covetousness, theft, etc., be often inadvertently encour* 166 QUESTIONS. aged and promoted by us while we are laboring to re press them ? 70. Is it ever safe to deceive our children, even with a view to their good— as in the endurance of pain, or the taking of medicine ? 71. Should our promises or threatenings be ever vio- lated? 72. How shall children be taught self-respect in con- nection with humble docility and meekness ? 73. Should we ever thoughtlessly take from our children, and apply to our own use, things which they have been allowed to call their own ? 74. How shall the love of truthfulness be promoted ? 75. How can peevishness in our children be over- come ? 76. How can pride and selfishness be repressed ? 77. How can habita of kindness and benevolence be induced? 78. How can moral courage, firmness, and stability be established ? 79. What is the moral or immoral tendency of cer- tain amusements which are prevalent in society ? 80. Is it ever safe for children to have immoral asso- ciates ? 81. Is it right to seclude our children from society? 82. What should be the character and proportion of miscellaneous reading ? 83. Should works of taste be extensively read? 84. Should reading be allowed as a mere amusement ? 85. Should not the social and moral virtues be based upon Christian principle ? QUUTlOirS. 167 Bbonld children erer be subject* .1 to temptation tor the p w pooe afleonfaf how la i >ul I wo Book to fortify them against \ h;. h met them in tho path of duty ? H Hon - ifl irv betl le oura our children b future temptationi, as ITS inei dent to an active lite ? - I w . .'. ••> (blag short of religious considerations sutlice for such a purpose | BhooM not homo by every proper moans ho rendered attractive to children, as a place of the high- ment ? I m this ho dono where government i9 admin- istered with undue severity or with timid inefficiency ? - not habitual cheerfulness in a parent conducive ippiness of children ? r, and hy what process, should childish .ned ? Hon shall the vice of evil speaking he prevented ? -ions, tor what purposes, and in what spirit should wo speak of the faults of others in the presence of our childi frhooM not all our representations of vice be a lapted to render it odious in the view of our children? r. and in what way, should we apprise our children of the fascinations of vice ? N Bb . 1 VI I v< r speak lightly of immoralities in .: ini; of our children, even in the recital of hu- morous incidents ? IV. RELIGIOUS TRAINING, 99. Should not parents cultivate a deep sense of re- 168 QUESTIONS. ligious responsibility in reference to all their relations in life ? 100. Does not the mother possess peculiar facilities for the religious training of her young children ? 101. Is prayer with and for our children, indispens- able to religious training? 102. Should we endeavor to plead covenant bless- ings on the behalf of our children ? 103. With what views and feelings should our chil- dren be dedicated to God in baptism ? 104. What are the terms of the covenant; and how much is implied by them ? 105. Is the covenant adapted to a state of sinless per- fection, never attainable in this life ; or is it adapted to the case of those who, conscious of many imperfec- tions, are earnestly striving after higher attainments in holiness ? 106. What advice and encouragement, in reference to this covenant, can be given to parents who are deeply lamenting their past neglect of duty in relation to it ? 107. What encouragement can be derived from Scripture examples, in training our children for God ? 108. Is good family government essential to religious training? 109. Is the example of sound, consistent piety in a parent, essential to success ? 110. Is the rule found in Deuteronomy vi. 6, 7, 8, 9, a safe one for the adoption of Christian parents ? 111. May nut the multitude of failures in religious training be attributed in some measure to the neglect of this rule ? QUKSTION3. 1G9 11J. Should we not labor and pray for the early con- version of our children ' US. should we study In our teachings to adapt our- Helve* to tin- infantile and juvenile mind ; or should wo . itON the tneinory with truths for the advantage Of riper J 114. Are we not liable to err by teaching too many Btal t lime .' 11"). Should not our earliest teachings bo chiefly i!, and be confined to the most essential truths aud duties ? lid. How shall we best inculcate a suitable venera r the Uible? 117 How shall children be made to feel the differ- worship, and the mere recital ol um) hymns ? -houM children be taught to indite their own pe- in prayer, as in • of an all-seeing God ? ll'J. How can this be id pray iniz habits in our :.>rding them assistance in their in- cipient « -xerciaes ? lv>l. Should we not seek to prevent formality in their hymns of praise ? t all young children be easily taught to : able that family praise should ac- company family pi li!4. Is not devotional singing one important branch of religious education ? 8 170 QUESTIONS. 125. Is it right for our daughters to spend years in the cultivation of parlor music, without acquiring a knowledge of religious song ? 126. Should not the exercise of praise be made equally solemn with that of prayer ? 127. What methods are best adapted to lead a child to view itself as a lost sinner ? 128. How shall we best inculcate hatred of sin and conviction of helplessness ? 129. By what methods of instruction should we seek to lead our children to embrace the Saviour? 130. Should we pray and labor to this end with believing expectation ? 131. How can the nature and importance of true re- pentance be illustrated ? 132. How can the nature and importance of faith be suitably impressed upon the minds of our children 7 133. How far, in case of apparent conversion, should we encourage the hope of pardon and acceptance ? 134. By what methods shall we seek to promote the love of God and the graces of the Spirit in our chil- dren ? 135. Can we rationally expect success in such en- deavors, unless we ourselves are spiritual ? 136. How should the conviction of entire dependence on God affect us in our labors ? 137. Should it serve to quicken and encourage ex- ertion : or should it lead us to relax our energies ? 133. Is there any thing in the inscrutable, holy sov- ereignty of God which can excuse inactivity or indif- ference in this work ? J QUESTIONS. 171 ].'19. How should our children he treated ffubic- quently to lh. ir com : no. Can parental rlfHanoe be safely relaxed in ref- t^r-'TK*'' to converted children? ill. Will not juvenile piety be constantly liable to eu?!.-r horn the tmbecUHtei of childhood .' 1 13. Should not this fad bo borne in mind while wo . Idenee of a sound conversion I 1 i;. While we entertain the hopo that our children rted. should we still treat them as if we im- agined them in a BtatS of impenitence ? 111. Would not this have a tendency to train them up to a sickly growth of piety | 11"). On the other hand, is there not danger of en- couraging our children to hope prematurely ! 1 lo. Should we not seek, in all our teachings, to fol- low the leadings of the Spirit in his dealings with the children } 147. Can we assiim any particular a?e as most suit- able for ottering our converted children t(. the church ' 11-. Should we not desire to train our children to be useful in the service of Christ ! 14!>. How shall we best induce right views as to the nt movements of the ;<_;r ' L50. How shall we best encourage habits of self-denial ? 1.">1. How shall the influence of worldliness be coun- teracted ' 198. Are lot gap amusements, a love of light reading, and a fondness for mixed society, inconsistent with the increase of spiritual life in the soul ? 153. Should we not earnestly seek ta promote 172 QUESTIONS. growth in grace when our children have commenced the divine life ? 154. What are the best methods of accomplishing this object in juvenile and in mature age I THE MOTHER'S MAGAZINE AND FAMILY JOURNAL. A monthly family periodical devoted to the physical, mental, moral, and religious training of children. edited BY MRS. 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