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 American 33apti0t Sabbatl)- 
 
 HYMN-BOOK. 
 
 PHILADELPHIA.' 
 PUBLISHED BY DAVID CLARE. 
 
 Stereotyped by L. Johnson. 
 
 184 2. 
 
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1842, by 
 
 David Clark, 
 
 lathe Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern 
 
 District of Pennsylvania. 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 When a new volume of hymns for Sabbath-schools is 
 announced, some persons may be ready to exclaim, Where 
 is the necessity for this multiplication of hymn-books for 
 Sabbath-schools 1 Is not the volume entitled "Union 
 Hymns" all that can reasonably be required? The an- 
 swer to these questions is not at all dillicult ; and it can 
 be made satisfactory also, to such persons as put the 
 questions in a candid, and not in a captious spirit. 
 
 The denomination for whose use this volume is pre- 
 pared, is one of the most numerous in the land ; and one 
 which, therefore, may claim, as justly as any other, to 
 have a volume of hymns for use in its Sabbath- schools, 
 all of which shall be such as may be employed without 
 doing violence to its denominational peculiarities; or 
 covertly undermining its foundations: and if there is such 
 a collection in existence, the compiler has not been so 
 fortunate as to meet with it. 
 
 Moreover, hymns for Sabbath -schools should be such 
 as possess a general adaptation to the moral condition 
 of those for whose use they are designed ; and they should 
 express sentiments in which the children may properly 
 and sincerely unite ; and these sentiments should be 
 uttered in language rarely superior to the level of their 
 capacity. This rule would exclude many of the hymns 
 found in books heretofore used in our schools : — such, for 
 example, as utter the language of long, and varied, and 
 deep Christian experience ; and such as breathe the 
 fervours, not merely of matured and ripened, but of almost 
 seraphic love, and of a martyr's zeal and self-sacrifice. 
 These, or a portion of them, may, without impropriety, 
 find a place among the hymns for the use of teachers ; 
 but they are inappropriate for general use in the school. 
 
 Yet while the requisite character of the hymns in gene- 
 ral is thus insisted on, it is not denied that there may be, 
 and indeed should be, some which are special in their 
 character and subjects, and adapted to the particular 
 cases which a large school may be found to contain ; and 
 such hymns, it will be seen, are not excluded from this col- 
 lection. Within the last few years, too, the infant Sabbath- 
 school — an entirely new branch of the Sabbath-school 
 institution — has come into considerable prominence ; and 
 more is required to meet its wants, than a single hymn or 
 
 3 
 
4 PREFACE. 
 
 two in a considerable volume. Accordingly, in this col- 
 lection the number is considerably greater; and the 
 language is generally characterized by unusual simplicity ; 
 that even babes may "sing praises with understanding." 
 
 Sabbath-schools have, of late years, (and long may it 
 continue to be so,) been favoured with the special grace 
 of the Spirit of God; and great numbers, from their 
 •classes, have been led to profess publicly their attachment 
 to the Redeemer. It need not be said that a volume of 
 hymns, compiled on the principle of merging all denomina- 
 tional peculiarities, could not admit into its pages hymns 
 on the subject of baptism. But need Baptist schools be 
 thus restricted - ? Surely not: and though our books of 
 hymns used in public worship contain those adapted to 
 this ordinance, they are yet generally both quite limited 
 in their number and quite deficient in allusion to the 
 ■early age of those candidates who are from the Sab- 
 bath-school, and who often constitute a majority of the 
 whole number. This volume contains several hymns on 
 this subject, not found in books in common use in this 
 vicinity, in New England, or, it is believed, in the South 
 or West generally. 
 
 Where a slight alteration in language could be made 
 with advantage to simplicity or to sentiment, it has been 
 made without scruple. To" the authors of the hymns it 
 was found in many cases impossible to give credit, inas- 
 much as they could not be discovered; and hence the 
 compiler determined on not doing it in any case. A few 
 of the hymns are original ; and the compiler is happy thus 
 to acknowledge his indebtedness to their author, Mrs. M. 
 St. Leon Loud. His thanks are also presented to Mrs. L. 
 H. Sigourney,of Hartford, Conn., for permission, so readily 
 granted, to "make use of some of her compositions in 
 "Poetry for Children." A similar expression of gratitude 
 is due to the Rev. Stephen P. Hill, of, r Baltimore, for per- 
 mission to make use of his " Christian Melodies," some 
 of which, as the compiler feels confident, are from the pen 
 of that amiable and excellent brother ; though their author 
 is only indicated by a modest initial. 
 
 That this humble effort to meet a want on the part of 
 the denomination long felt, and clearly and extensively 
 uttered, may be acceptable to them, and meet the blessing 
 of our Master, is the prayer of 
 
 Joseph A. Wabne. 
 
BAPTIST 
 
 SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PER- 
 FECTIONS. 
 
 X The Nature and Perfections of God. L. M. 
 
 1 (^J-OD is a Spirit none can see ; 
 *~* He ever was, is, and shall be ; 
 Present where'er his creatures dwell, 
 Through earth and sea ; through heaven and hell. 
 
 2 What has been, is, or shall be done, 
 Or here, or there, to him is known; 
 Nor can one thought arise unseen 
 In minds of angels or of men. 
 
 3 Yet far above all anxious cares, 
 Calmly he rules his grand affairs ; 
 While wisdom infinite attains 
 
 The noblest ends, by surest means. 
 
 4 Majestic from his lofty throne 
 
 He speaks, and all his will is done, 
 Nor can united worlds withstand 
 The power of his almighty hand. 
 
 5 Yet ever righteous are his ways, 
 Faithful and true whate'er he says ; 
 The holy, holy, holy Lord, 
 
 By all th angelic hosts adored. 
 
 6 All that is glorious, good, and great, 
 Does in the Lord Jehovah meet : 
 Then to his name be glory given, 
 By all on earth, and all in heaven. 
 
2, 3, 4 GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 2 The Perfections of God. 7' s# 
 
 1 (^J-OD is goodness, wisdom, power, 
 ^-* Love him, praise him evermore; 
 Let us strive, and never cease 
 Him, in every thing to please. 
 
 2 Holy, holy, holy Lord, 
 
 Live, by heaven and earth adored ; 
 Filled with thee let all things cry, 
 " Glory be to God on high." 
 
 3 General Song of Praise to God. CM. 
 
 1 TJOW glorious is our Heav'nly King, 
 -*--■- Who reigns above the sky ! 
 
 How shall a child presume to sing 
 His dreadful majesty ? 
 
 2 How great his pow'r is none can tell, 
 
 Nor think how large his grace ; 
 Not man below, nor saints that dwell 
 On high before his face. 
 
 3 Not angels that stand round the Lord 
 
 Can search his secret will ; 
 But they perform his heav'nly word, 
 And sing his praises still. 
 
 4 Then let me join this holy train, 
 
 And my first offerings bring ; 
 Th' eternal God will not disdain 
 To hear an infant sing. 
 
 5 My heart resolves, my tongue obeys, 
 
 And angels shall rejoice, 
 To hear their mighty Maker's praise 
 Sound from a feeble voice. 
 
 4 God the Creator and Preserver. L. M. 
 
 1 T/U"HEN I look up to yonder sky, 
 
 y * So pure, so bright, so wondrous high, 
 6 
 
GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. O 
 
 I think of One I cannot see, 
 
 But One who sees and cares for me. 
 
 2 His name is God ! he gave me birth ; 
 And every living thing on earth, 
 And every tree, and plant that grows, 
 To the same hand its being owes. 
 
 3 "Tis he my daily food provides, 
 And all that I require besides ; 
 
 And when I close my slumbering eye f 
 I sleep in peace, for he is nigh. 
 
 4 Then surely I should ever love 
 
 This gracious God who reigns above ; 
 For very kind indeed is he, 
 To love a little child like me. 
 
 5 Solemn Thoughts of God and Death. L. M. 
 
 1 r PHERE is a God that reigns above, 
 
 -*- Lord of the heav'ns, and earth, and seas ; 
 I fear his wrath, I ask his love, 
 And with my lips I sing his praise. 
 
 2 There is a law, which he has writ, 
 
 To teach us all what wc must do ; 
 My soul, to his commands submit, 
 For they are holy, just and true. 
 
 3 There is a gospel rich in grace, 
 
 Whence sinners all their comforts draw, 
 Lord, I repent, and seek thy face, 
 For I have often broke thy law. 
 
 4 There is an hour when I must die, 
 
 Nor do I know how soon 'twill come ; 
 A thousand children, young as I, 
 
 Are call'd by Death to hear their doom. 
 
 5 Let me improve the hours I have, 
 
 Before the day of grace is fled ; 
 
6,? GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 
 There's no repentance in the grave, 
 
 Nor pardon offer' d to the dead. 
 6 Just as the tree, cut down, that fell 
 
 To north or southward, there it lies ; 
 So man departs to Heav'n or Hell, 
 
 Fix'd in the state wherein he dies. 
 
 Omniscience of God. C . M. 
 
 1 A LM1GHTY 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 that we commit, 
 
 Nor wicked word we say, 
 But in thy dreadful book 'tis writ, b 
 Against the judgment day. 
 
 3 And must the crimes that I have dona 
 
 Be read and publish'd there ? 
 Be all expos' d before the sun, 
 While men and angels hear ? 
 
 4 Lord ! at thy foot asham'd I he ; 
 
 Upward I dare not look ! 
 Pardon my sins before T die, 
 And blot them from thy book. 
 
 5 Remember all the dying pains 
 
 That 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 writes down ev'ry fault. 
 
 ^ Omnipresence of God. L, M. 
 
 1 A MO NG the deepest shades of night 
 ■**• Can there be one who sees my way ? 
 
GOD AND KIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 8 
 
 Yes, God is as a shining light, 
 That turns the darkness into day. 
 
 2 When every eye around me sleeps, 
 
 May I not sin without control ? 
 
 No ; for a constant watch he keeps, 
 
 On every thought of every soul. 
 
 3 If I could find some cave unknown, 
 
 Where human feet had never trod, 
 Yet there I could not be alone, 
 On every side there would be God. 
 
 4 He smiles in heaven, he frowns in hell, 
 
 He fills the earth, the air, the sea ; 
 I must within his presence dwell, 
 I cannot from his anger flee. 
 
 5 Yet I may flee ; he shows me where, 
 
 To Jesus Christ he bids me fly ; 
 And while I seek for pardon there, 
 There's only mercy in his eye. 
 
 § God's Goodness. C. M. 
 
 1 f^ OME, let us join, our Lord to praise 
 ^ Whose mercy knows no end ; 
 
 To him our cheerful voices raise, 
 Our Father and our Friend. 
 
 2 In tender infancy, his care 
 
 Preserved our lives from harm ; 
 And now he keeps us from the snare 
 Of sin's deceitful charm. 
 
 3 He gives us friends, who seek our good, 
 
 And strive to make us wise ; 
 His bounteous hand provides our food, 
 And all our wants supplies. 
 
 4 With grateful praise we will proclaim 
 
 The mercies of our God ; 
 
9, 10 GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 
 And sing the glory of his name, 
 Who bought us with his blood. 
 
 9 Goodness of God. CM 
 
 1 XTOW great thy goodness, gracious Lerd ! 
 ■*•■*■ What love resides in thee ! 
 
 Through every season of my life, 
 Thou dost remember me. 
 
 2 While but a young and helpless babe 
 Rich blessings flowed from thee ; 
 My parents' tender fondness proved 
 Thou didst remember me. 
 
 3 The sabbath I am taught to keep, 
 And every sin to flee ; 
 
 With grateful heart, O Lord,I weep, 
 Thou didst remember me. 
 
 10 Nature proclaims God's Goodness. P.M. 
 
 1 OUR God is good ! each perfum'd flower, 
 ^ The smiling fields, the dark green wood, 
 The insect fluttering for an hour 
 
 Proclaim that " God is good." 
 
 2 I hear it in the whistling wind, 
 The hills that have for ages stood ; 
 The clouds with gold and silver lined 
 Repeat that " God is good." 
 
 3 E«ach little rill, which many a year 
 Has the same verdant course pursued, 
 And every bird in accents clear, 
 Declare that " God is good." 
 
 4 The countless host of twinkling stars 
 Which e'en the keenest sight elude, 
 The rising sun each day declares 
 
 In radiance, " God is good." 
 10 
 
GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 11, 12 
 
 5 The restless main with haughty roar, 
 And each wild wave and billow rude, 
 Retreat submissive from the shore, 
 Resounding, " God is good." 
 
 6 The moon that walks in brightness, says, 
 That '•' God is good," and we endowed 
 With power to speak our Maker's praise, 
 Should echo " God is good." 
 
 ~W Benevolence of Cod. 7V- 
 
 1 TVTOW behold the mid-day sun 
 -*- ' Sheds around a golden light, 
 Every leaf that meets his ray 
 Glitters gaily to the sight. 
 
 2 God is good ! He made the sun, 
 Blessing ev'ry thing that lives ; 
 God, who light, and joy, and food, 
 T' every living being gives. 
 
 3 He who formed the seeing eye, 
 He who made the hearing ear, — 
 Gave each beauty we behold, 
 Each delightful sound we hear. 
 
 4 If he did not keep our life, 
 
 We could neither think nor move ; 
 Every blessing we enjoy 
 Is a gift of tender love. 
 
 J2 Condescension of God. L. M. 
 
 1 /""I OD is so good that he will hear, 
 ^^ Whenever children humbly pray ; 
 He always lends a gracious ear 
 
 To what the youngest child can say. 
 
 2 His own most holy book declares, 
 He loves good little children still ; 
 
13 aOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 
 And that he listens to their prayers, 
 Just as a tender father will. 
 
 3 He loves to hear an infant tongue 
 Thank him for all his mercies given : 
 And when, by babes, his praise is sung, 
 Their cheerful songs are heard in heaven. 
 
 4 Come then, dear children, trust his word, 
 And seek him for your friend and guide, 
 Your feeble voices shall be heard, 
 
 And you will never be denied. 
 
 "|3 Condescension of God. L. M. 
 
 1 "VSJ ILL the great God, who reigns on high 
 
 ' * With glory crown'd above the sky — 
 Adored by a bright angel throng, 
 Listen to childhood's humble song? 
 
 2 Will he, who made the shining stp.r 
 To throw its twinkling beams so far, 
 In mercy gently condescend, 
 
 To be my father and my friend ? 
 
 3 And will he bow his listening ear 
 
 All kind my murmur' d prayers to hear, 
 And, from his lofty seat above, 
 Bless me with his forgiving love ? 
 
 4 He will ; I hear the Saviour's voice ; 
 It bids my doubting heart rejoice, 
 
 " Permit these youthful souls to come, 
 " I am then Saviour, Heav'h their home." 
 
 5 " And hear my lips this truth declare — 
 
 14 None the pure joys of Heav'n shall share. 
 44 Who are not like a little child, 
 " Devout and trusting, meek and mild." 
 12 
 
GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 14, 15 
 J/f. Condescension of our Heavenly Father. L. M. 
 
 1 {TJ.REAT God, and wilt thou, condescend 
 " To be my father and my friend ? 
 
 I but a child, and thou so high, 
 Lord of the earth, and air, and sky ! 
 
 2 Art thou my Father ? canst thou hear 
 My feeble and imperfect prayer ? 
 
 Or wilt thou listen to the praise 
 That such a one as I can raise ? 
 
 3 Art thou my Father ? let me be 
 A meek obedient child to thee ; 
 
 And try, in word, and deed, and thought, 
 To serve and please thee as I ought. 
 
 4 Art thou my Father ? I'll depend 
 Upon the care of such a friend ; 
 And only wish to do and be 
 Whatever seemeth good to thee. 
 
 5 Art thou my Father ? then at last, 
 When all my days on earth are past, 
 Send down and take me in thy love, 
 To be thy better child above. 
 
 "15 Ggd's Condescension to Children. CM. 
 
 1 ^rHILE angels praise thy gracious name, 
 
 VV And Holy! Holy! cry; 
 May little children do the same 
 And raise their songs on high ? 
 
 2 They may.— To Samuel thou didst speak, 
 
 And mark him as thy own ; 
 They may — for thou hast bid them seek 
 For mercy through thy Son. 
 
 3 And king Josiah, in his youth, 
 
 Was early taught by thee, 
 To fear thy name, to love thy truth, 
 And every sin to flee. 
 
 13 
 
16, 11 GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 
 4 Nor canst thou change — still, still thou art 
 
 The helpless infant's friend ; 
 O, I would give thee all my heart, 
 And on thy grace depend. 
 
 5 And now, O God ! to thee I cry : 
 
 O form my soul anew ; 
 The Saviour's cleansing blood apply, 
 And all my sins subdue. 
 
 i(j Wisdom and Love of God. 8s & 7s 
 
 1 C^-OD is l° ve ? hi s mercy brightens 
 ^-* All the path in which we rove ; 
 Bliss he wakes, and woe he lightens, 
 God is wisdom, God is love. 
 
 2 Chance and change are busy ever, 
 Man decays, and ages move ; 
 But his mercy changes never, 
 God is wisdom, God is love. 
 
 3 Ev'n the hour that darkest seemeth, 
 Will his changeless goodness prove ; 
 From the mist, his brightness streameth, 
 God is wisdom, God is Love. 
 
 4 He with early cares entwineth.. 
 Hope and comfort from above ; 
 Every where his glory shine th, 
 God is wisdom, God is Love. 
 
 1*7 Power of God seen in Creation. C. M 
 
 1 T SING th' Almighty power of God, 
 ■*- That made the mountains rise, 
 That spread the flowing seas abroad 
 
 And built the lofty skies. 
 
 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained 
 
 The sun to rule the day, 
 The moon shines full at his command, 
 And all the stars obey. 
 14 
 
GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 18,19 
 
 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, 
 
 That fill'd the earth with food ; 
 He form'd the creatures with his word, 
 And then pronounc'd them good. 
 
 4 There's not a plant or flow'r below 
 
 But makes thy glories known ; 
 And clouds arise, and tempests blow, 
 By order from thy throne. 
 
 1£ Greatness of God. CM. 
 
 1 C\ LORD, our God, how wondrous great 
 " Is thine exalted name ! 
 
 The glories of thy heavenly stato 
 Let' old and young proclaim. 
 
 2 When I behold thy works on high, 
 
 The moon that rules the night, 
 And stars that well adorn the sky, 
 Those moving worlds of light ; — 
 
 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, 
 
 That dwells so far below, 
 That thou shouldst visit him with grace, 
 And raise his nature so ! 
 
 4 O Lord, our Lord, how wondrous great 
 
 Is thine exalted name ! 
 The glories of thy heavenly state 
 Let all the earth proclaim. 
 
 19 Greatness of God. L. M. 
 
 1 'HP WAS God who made the earth and skies, 
 
 -"- Great are the wonders of his hand ; 
 He is more glorious, good, and wise, 
 Than any child can understand. 
 
 2 Bright angels bow before his face, 
 
 And saints stand waiting round his throne 
 
 And in that holy, happy place, 
 
 No sinful thoughts or words are known. 
 
 15 
 
20,21 GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES OR PERFECTIONS. 
 
 3 We ought to speak with humble fear, 
 Whenever we kneel down to pray ; 
 His holy word with rev'rence hear, 
 And never break the Sabbath day. 
 
 4 But as there will be much amiss, 
 Whatever care and pains we take, 
 We'll beg the Lord to pardon this. 
 And hear our prayers for Jesus' sake. 
 
 20 Compassion of God. C. M. 
 
 1 T) RAISE to the Sovereign of the sky, 
 -*- Who, from his lofty throne, 
 Looks with compassion on the poor, 
 
 And makes their cause his own. 
 
 2 When we, the helpless sons of grief, 
 
 Low in distress were laid, 
 His pitying heart our sorrows felt, 
 His hands were swift to aid. 
 
 3 Should kindred, near and dear, forsake ; 
 
 Or friends and parents die, 
 God lives, and (blessed be his name !) 
 Can well the want supply. 
 
 4 His bounty gives our daily bread, 
 
 He fills our daily cup ; 
 Bids us rejoice in present good, 
 And cheers our hearts with hope. 
 
 21 Compassion of God to the Distressed. 7's.- 
 
 1 T)OOR and needy though I be, 
 -*- God my Maker cares for me ; 
 Gives me clothing, shelter, food, 
 Gives me all I have of good. 
 
 2 He will listen when I pray, 
 He is with me night and day, 
 When I sleep and when I wake, 
 Keeps me safe for Jesus' sake. 
 
 16 
 
WORKS OF GOD—CREATION. 22,23 
 
 3 He who reigns above the sky, 
 Once became as poor as I ; 
 
 He whose blood for me was shed, 
 Had not where to lay his head. 
 
 4 Though I labor here awhile, 
 He will bless me with his smile ; 
 And when this short life is past, 
 I shall rest with him at last. 
 
 22 Compassion of God for Orphans. L. JVJ. 
 
 1 (OOD, the Creator reigns above, 
 
 ^^ And watches all whom he has made ; 
 He rules the world in bounteous love, 
 Sees the distressed, and sends them aid. 
 
 2 Have I no parent ? God will be 
 
 Far better than a parent could ; 
 . A kind, a gracious Friend to me, 
 For earthly and for heavenly good. 
 
 3 The hearts of all are in his power ; 
 
 He bids the rich his children feed ; 
 And he supports me every hour, 
 And gives me all I truly need. 
 
 4 I cannot be an orphan then, 
 
 My Father is the Lord of all ; 
 And though I have no friend in men, 
 • He hears me whensoe'er I call. 
 
 WORKS OF GOD— CREATION. 
 
 23 Creation speaks of God. CM. 
 
 1 r* OME, child, look upwards to the sky, 
 ^ Behold the sun and moon, 
 The numerous stars that sparkle high, 
 To cheer the midnight gloom. 
 2 
 
24, 25 WORKS OF GOD—CREATION. 
 
 2 The fields, the meadows, and the plain, 
 
 The little pleasant hills, 
 The waters too, the mighty main, 
 The rivers, and the rills. 
 
 3 Come, then, behold them all, and say, 
 
 " How came these things to be ? 
 That stand around whichever way 
 I turn myself to see ?" 
 
 4 'Twas God that made the earth and sea, 
 
 To whom the angels bow ; 
 'Twas God that made both thee and me, 
 The God who sees us now. 
 
 24 The hand of God seen in Creation. C. M. 
 
 1 f~^ OD made the sky that looks so blue ; 
 ^-*" God made the grass so green ; 
 
 God made the flowers that smell so sweet 
 In pretty colors seen. 
 
 2 God made the sun that shines so bright ; 
 And gladdens all we see ; 
 
 It comes to give us heat and light ; 
 How grateful should we be ! 
 
 3 God made the pretty bird to fly ; 
 How sweetly has she sung ; 
 
 And though she soars so very high 
 She wont forget her young. 
 
 4 God made the mind, he made the heart, 
 With kind affections fraught, 
 
 Then should we consecrate to him 
 Our every active thought. 
 
 25 **od 8ttn * n "^ works of Nature. C. M. 
 
 1 rp HERE'S not a tint that paints the rose, 
 ■*• Or decks the lily fair, 
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WORKS OF GOD — CREATION. 26 
 
 Or streaks the humblest flower that grows, 
 But God has placed it there. 
 
 2 There's not of grass a simple blade, 
 Or leaf of loveliest mien, 
 
 ' Where heavenly skill is not displayed, 
 And heavenly wisdom seen. 
 
 3 There's not a star whose twinkling light 
 Illumes the spreading earth, 
 
 There's not a cloud, or dark or bright, 
 But mercy gave it birth. 
 
 4 Then wake, my soul, and sing his name, 
 And all his praise rehearse, 
 
 Who spread abroad earth's glorious frame, 
 And made the universe. 
 
 26 Tltc uorks °f God - C. M. 
 
 1 T LOVE to sec the glowing sun 
 ■*■ Light up the deep blue sky, 
 Along the pleasant fields to run, 
 
 And hear the brook flow by. 
 
 2 How fresh and green the trees appear ; 
 
 What blooming flowers I find ! 
 Oh, surely God has sent them here 
 To tell us he is kind. 
 
 3 The beasts that on the herbage feed 
 
 Thank him in different ways ; 
 And little birds upon the boughs 
 Sing sweetly to his praise. 
 
 4 Shall I alone forget to thank 
 
 The God who made us all ? 
 O no, I'll humbly kneel to him, 
 And on my Maker call. 
 
 5 Though I am but a little child, 
 
 Yet I to God belong ; 
 
 19 
 
27,28 WOItKS OF GOD — CREATION. 
 
 His works declare him good and mild, 
 And he will hear my song. 
 
 27 (*°d '' IC author of universal Nature. L, ]\f . 
 
 1 T^THO gave the sun his noontide light ? 
 
 * * Who taught the moon to shine by night ? 
 Whose hand the arch of heav'n unroll'd, 
 Thick set with stars like drops of gold ? 
 
 2 Who gave the winds their course to know ? 
 The ocean's tide to ebb and flow ? 
 
 The day and night to keep their bounds. 
 And changing seasons know their rounds ? 
 
 3 'Twas God who gave creation birth, 
 Who formed this wondrous globe of earth, 
 And breathed throughout this mighty whole, 
 The likeness of a living soul. 
 
 4 Bow then to God, — O all that live, 
 To God eternal praises give, 
 Who fashioned by his mighty hand, 
 Sun, moon, and stars ; and sea and land. 
 
 28 Lessons from Nature. 7's eight L. 
 
 1 TyHEN the flow'rets of the year 
 
 ** Opening to a summer's sky, 
 In their varied tints appear, 
 
 And along the meadows lie. 
 While I mark the changing hue, 
 
 On their woven leaves imprest ; 
 Do I ask in wonder, who 
 
 Such a robe of beauty drest ? 
 
 2 When on all the fragrant air, 
 
 Breaks the music of the grove ; 
 And the bird that warbles there, 
 
 Wafts to heaven its praise and love : — 
 Who then hears its little voice, 
 
 Tunes its throat, and decks its wings, 
 
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WORKS OF GOD — CREATION. 
 
 29 
 
 Makes it in His care rejoice, 
 And to fear, a solace brings ? 
 
 3 When the elevated eye, 
 
 Fix'd in contemplation's gaze 
 On the scen'ry of the sky, 
 
 All the expanding field surveys ; — 
 Gems along the arch of blue — 
 
 When to these bright scenes we turn, 
 And in dread, inquire who 
 
 Placed them there, and makes them burn? 
 
 4 From the earth, and air and skies, 
 
 God ! is heard in every tone ; 
 God ! the universe replies, 
 
 Blessed be his name, alone. 
 He of all things is the source ; 
 
 He sustains them every hour ; — 
 By his all-pervading force ; — 
 
 From the planet, to the flower. 
 
 5 Then, when low born, grov'lling thought 
 
 Would distrust my Father's care ; 
 Let my heart from these, be taught 
 
 How to calm each throbbing there. 
 Be each anxious grief forgot, 
 
 Let me every doubt, condemn ; 
 If he holds these, will he not 
 
 Love me as he loveth them ? 
 
 29 God the teacher of all Creatures. L. M. 
 
 1 TyHO taught the bird to build her nest 
 
 * * Of softest wool* and hay and moss ? 
 Who taught her how to weave it best, 
 And lay the tiny twigs across ?, 
 
 2 Who taught the busy bee to fly, 
 Among the sweetest herbs and flowers ? 
 
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30 WORKS OF GOD— CREATION. 
 
 And lay her store of honey by, 
 Providing food for winter's hours ? 
 
 3 Who taught the little ant the way 
 Her narrow hole so well to bore, 
 
 And through the pleasant summer's day, 
 To gather up her winter's store ? - 
 
 4 'Twas God who taught them all the w r ay, 
 And gave these little creatures skill ; 
 And teaches children, if they pray, 
 
 To know and do his holy will. 
 
 30 God made all things. C. M. D. 
 
 1 ""PWAS God who made the stars of light, 
 
 •*• The beautiful blue sky ; 
 He made the moon, so clear and bright, 
 That nightly rises high. 
 'Twas God supreme, the glorious one, 
 Who formed them by his power, 
 He made alike the brilliant sun 
 And every leaf and flow'r. 
 
 2 He made your little feet to walk ; 
 Your sparkling eyes to see : 
 Your busy prattling tongue to talk, 
 And limbs so light and free. 
 
 He paints each fragrant flower that blows, 
 With loveliness and bloom ; 
 He gives the violet and the rose 
 ; Their beauty and perfume. 
 
 3 Our various wants his hands supply, 
 With bounty every hour ; 
 
 We're kept beneath his watchful eye, 
 And guarded by his power. 
 Then let our youthful hearts with love 
 Their grateful homage pay 
 To that kind friend, who from above 
 Protects us every day. 
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WORKS OF GOD — CREATION. 
 
 31 God's works. 
 
 1 HP HE moon is very fair and bright, 
 -*- And also very high ; 
 
 1 think it is a pretty sight 
 
 To see it in the sky : 
 It shone upon me as I lay, 
 And seemed almost as bright as day. 
 
 2 The stars are very pretty too, 
 
 And scatter' d all about ; 
 At first there seems a very few, 
 
 But soon the rest come out : 
 I'm sure I could not count them all, 
 They are so very bright and small. 
 
 3 God made and keeps them, every one, 
 
 By his great power and might : 
 He is more glorious than the sun 
 
 And all the stars of light : 
 Yet though so great, we by his grace, 
 If pure in heart, shall see his face. 
 
 32 God's Works praise him. 
 
 1 HP EN thousand different flowers 
 
 -■- To thee sweet offerings bear ; 
 And cheerful birds in shady bowers 
 ' Sing forth thy tender care. 
 
 2 The fields on every side, 
 The trees on every hill, 
 
 , The glorious sun, the rolling tide, 
 Proclaim thy wonders still. 
 
 3 But trees, and fields, and skies, 
 Still praise a God unknown ; 
 
 For gratitude and love can rise 
 From living hearts alone. 
 
 4 These living hearts of ours 
 Thy holy name would bless ; 
 
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s» 
 
 PROVIDENCE. 
 
 The blossom often thousand flowers 
 
 Would please the Saviour less. 
 5 While earth itself decays, 
 
 Our souls can never die ; 
 O tune them all to sing thy praise 
 
 In better songs on high. 
 
 PROVIDENCE. 
 
 33 Praises for tlie blessings of Providence. C . M. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY Father, gracious Lord, 
 -^*- Kind guardian of my days, 
 
 Thy mercies let my heart record 
 In songs of grateful praise. 
 
 2 In life's first dawn, my tender frame 
 
 Was thy indulgent care, 
 Long ere I could pronounce thy name, 
 Or breathe the infant prayer. 
 
 3 Each rolling year new favours brought 
 
 From thy exhaustless store ; 
 But ah ! in vain my lab'ring thought 
 Would count thy mercies o'er. 
 
 4 While sweet reflection, through my days, 
 
 Thy bounteous hand would trace ; 
 Still dearer blessings claim my praise, 
 The blessings of thy grace. 
 
 5 Yes, I adore thee, gracious Lord ! 
 
 For favors more divine ; 
 That I have known thy sacred word, 
 Where all thy glories shine. 
 
 6 Lord, when this mortal frame decays, 
 
 And every weakness dies, 
 Complete the wonders of thy grace, 
 And raise me to the skies, 
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PROVIDENCE. 34, 35 
 
 34 Theivorks of God. L. M. 
 
 1 HP HE spacious firmament on high, 
 -*- With all the blue ethereal sky, 
 
 And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame, 
 Their great Original proclaim. 
 
 2 Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, 
 Does his Creator's power display, 
 And publishes to every land 
 
 The work of an Almighty hand. 
 
 3 Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail, 
 The moon takes up the wondrous tale ; 
 And, nightly, to the list'ning earth, 
 Repeats the story of her birth. 
 
 4 What though in solemn silence all 
 Move round this dark terrestrial ball ; 
 What though no real voice nor sound 
 Amidst their radiant orbs be found ; 
 
 5 In reason's ear they all rejoice, 
 And utter forth a glorious voice, 
 For ever singing as they shine, 
 
 " The hand that made us is divine." 
 
 35 Praise to Goal for out Redemption. C. M. 
 
 1 T2LEST be the wisdom and the power, 
 -*-' The justice and the grace, 
 
 That join'd in council to restore 
 And save our ruin'd race. 
 
 2 Our father ate forbidden fruit, 
 
 And from his glory fell ; 
 And we, his children, thus were brought 
 To death, and near to hell. 
 
 3 Blest be the Lord, that sent his Son 
 
 To take our flesh and blood ; 
 
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36, 37 christ. 
 
 He for our lives gave up his own, 
 To make our peace with God. 
 4 He honor'd all his Father's laws, 
 Which we have disobey' d ; 
 He bore our sins upon the cross, 
 And our hill ransom paid. 
 
 36 Redemption through the JJeath of Christ. L. M. 
 
 1 QT RETCH' D on the cross, the Saviour dies, 
 ^ Hark ! his expiring groans arise ! 
 
 See, how the sacred crimson tide 
 Flows from his hands, his feet, his side. 
 
 2 But life attends the deathful sound, 
 And flows from every bleeding wound ; 
 The vital stream, how free it flows, 
 To save and cleanse his rebel foes ! 
 
 3 Lord ! didst thou bleed ? — for sinners bleed ? 
 And could the sun behold the deed ? 
 
 No ! he withdrew his sickening ray, 
 And darkness veiled the mourning day. 
 
 4 Can I survey this scene of woe 
 Where mingling grief and wonder flow ; 
 And yet my heart unmoved remain, 
 Insensible to love or pain ? 
 
 5 Come, dearest Lord ! thy grace impart, 
 To warm this cold, this stupid heart ; 
 Till all its powers and passions move 
 In melting grief and ardent love. 
 
 -»>►»>©©©««— 
 
 CHRIST. 
 
 37 Nativity of Clitist. 8. 7. eight L. 
 
 1 XT ARK ! what mean those holy voices, 
 J- 1 Sweetly sounding through the sky, 
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CHRIST. 38 
 
 ■ - Lo ! th' angelic host rejoices, 
 Heav'nly Hallelujahs rise. 
 Hear ! O hear the wondrous story 
 Which they chant in songs of joy ; 
 Glory in the highest, glory ! 
 Glory be to God on high. 
 
 2 Peace on earth, good will from heaven, 
 Reaching far as man is founds 
 
 Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, 
 Loud our golden harps shall sound. 
 Christ is born ; God's own anointed, 
 Heav'n and earth his praises sing ; 
 O, receive whom God appointed, 
 For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 
 
 3 Hasten, mortals, to adore him ; 
 Learn his name, and taste his joy ; 
 Till in heav'n ye sing before him, 
 Glory be to God on high ! 
 
 Let us learn the wondrous story 
 Of our great Redeemer's birth, 
 Spread the brightness of his glory, 
 Till it cover all the earth. 
 
 00 Joy for Salvation. C. M. 
 
 1 TOY to the world ! the Lord is come ; 
 J Let earth receive her King, 
 
 Let every heart prepare him room, 
 And heaven and nature sing. 
 
 2 Joy to the earth ! the Saviour reigns ; 
 
 Let men their songs employ ; 
 While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, 
 Repeat the sounding joy. 
 
 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, 
 
 Nor thorns infest the ground ; 
 He comes to make his blessings flow 
 Far as the curse is found. 27 
 
"*9» 40 CHRIST. 
 
 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, 
 And makes the nations prove 
 The glories of his righteousness, 
 And wonders of his love. 
 
 39 Names of Christ. CM, 
 
 1 HTO us a child of hope is born, 
 -*- To us a Son is giv'n, 
 
 Him shall the fcribes of earth obey, 
 Him all the hosts of heav'n. 
 
 2 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, 
 For evermore ador'd, 
 
 The Wonderful, the Counsellor, 
 The great and mighty Lord. 
 
 3 His pow'r increasing still shall spread ; 
 His reign no end shall know ; 
 Justice shall guard his throne above, 
 And peace abound below. 
 
 4 To us a child of hope is born, 
 To us a son is given ;' 
 
 The Wonderful, the Counsellor, 
 The mighty Lord of heaven. 
 
 40 Birth of Christ celebrated by Children. 7's eight L. 
 
 1 TU" HEN our fathers, long ago, 
 
 Fled from persecution's flame, 
 O'er the dark tempestuous sea, 
 Little children with them came. 
 Little children knelt and pray'd, 
 With their sires on freedom's shore, 
 Raised the grateful notes of joy, 
 Louder than the ocean's roar. 
 
 2 Bursting on night's darkest hour, 
 Children heard the savage yell, 
 And the loud and fearful cry 
 
 Of their parents as they fell. 
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CHRIST. 41 
 
 Children sang, in later times, 
 . Liberty's inspiring lay, 
 Glowing hearts in concert hail'd 
 Each returning festal day. 
 
 3 But a nobler sweeter song, 
 We this day have met to sing, 
 Praise to him in Bethl'hem born, 
 Him our Saviour and our King. 
 He has conquered, lo ! he comes, 
 Captive leading death and sin ; 
 Open, open wide your gates, 
 Let the King of glory in. 
 
 4 Jesus, Jesus, yes! 'lis he, 
 Evermore the children's friend, 
 We have our request to thee — 
 Teachers, faithful teachers send ; 
 Send them through this guilty world 
 To make glad th' abodes of sin, 
 Open, open, wide your gates, 
 
 Let the King of glory in. 
 
 41 Birth of Christ. P. M. 
 
 1 X/\/"E come, we come, with loud acclaim, 
 
 * * To sing the praise of Jesus' name ; 
 And make the vaulted temple ring 
 With loud hosannas to our King. 
 With joyful heart and smiling face, 
 We gather round the throne of grace, 
 And lowly bend to offer there, 
 From infant lips, our humble prayer, — 
 To Him who slept on Mary's knee, 
 A gentle child as young as we. 
 
 2 We come, we come, the song \o swell, 
 To Him who loved our world so well, 
 That stooping from his Father's throne, 
 He died to claim it as his own. 
 
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42, 43 christ. 
 
 With joy we haste the aisles to fill, 
 
 Yet youthful bands are gathering still ; 
 
 O, thus may we in heaven above, 
 
 Unite in praises and in love ; 
 
 And still the angels fill their home 
 
 With joyful cry — " They come, they come." 
 
 42 The Birth of Christ. C. M. 
 
 1 TXTHILE shepherds watched their flocks by 
 
 VV ' night, 
 
 All seated on the ground, 
 The angel of the Lord came down, 
 And glory shone around. 
 
 2 Fear not, said he, (for mighty dread 
 
 Had seized their troubled mind,) 
 Glad tidings of great joy I bring 
 To you and all mankind. 
 
 3 To you, in David's town, this day, 
 
 Is born, of David's line. 
 The Saviour, who is Christ trfe Lord ; 
 And this shall be the sign : * 
 
 4 The heavenly babe you there shall find 
 
 To human view displayed, 
 All meanly wrapped in sv/athing-bands, 
 And in a manger laid. 
 
 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith 
 
 Appeared a shining throng ' 
 Of angels praising God on high, 
 Who thus addressed their song : 
 
 6 All glory, be to God on high, 
 
 And to the earth be peace ; 
 Good will henceforth from heaven to men, 
 Begin and never cease. 
 
 43 Tlie Poverty of Christ. Vs 
 1 T? VERY bird can build her nest, 
 
 - L ' Foxes have their place of rest ; 
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christ. 44, 45 
 
 He by whom the worlds were made, 
 Had not where to lay his head. 
 
 2 He who is the Lord Most High, 
 Then was poorer far than I, 
 That I might hereafter be 
 Rich to all eternity. 
 
 \_\_ Distressed condition of Christ on Earth . CM. 
 
 1 TESUS was once despis'd and low, 
 ** A stranger and distress' d; 
 Without a home to which to go, 
 
 A pillow where to rest : 
 
 2 Now on a high majestic seat, 
 
 He reigns above the sky f 
 And angels worship at his feet ; 
 Or at his bidding fly. 
 
 3 Once he was bound with prickly thorns 
 
 And scoff' d at in his pain ; 
 Now a bright crown his head adorns, 
 And He is King qgain. 
 
 4 But what a condescending King ! 
 
 Who, though he reigns so high, 
 Is pleased when little children sing, 
 And listens to their cry. 
 
 5 He views them from lxis heav'nly throne, 
 
 And watches all their ways, 
 And stoops to notice for his own 
 The youngest child that prays. 
 
 45 r ^ he love °f Christ- - ■ Christ a friend. C . M. 
 
 1 C* OME, let our hearts and voices join, 
 ^ To praise the Saviour's name ; 
 Whose truth and kindness are divine, 
 Whose love's a constant flame. 
 
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46, 47 christ. 
 
 2 When most we need his helping hand, 
 
 He, as our friend, is near ; 
 With heaven and earth at his command, 
 He waits to answer prayer. 
 
 3 His love no end or measure knows, 
 
 No change can turn its course ; 
 Immutably the same it flows 
 From one eternal source. 
 
 4 When frowns appear to veil his face, 
 
 And clouds surround his throne, 
 He hides the purpose of his grace, 
 To make it better known. 
 
 5 Our sorrows in the scale he weighs, 
 
 And measures out our pains ; 
 The wildest storm his word obeys, 
 His word its rage restrains ! 
 
 46 The tentkmess of Christ. S. M. 
 
 1 T^ID Christ o'er sinners weep, 
 -*-^ And shall our cheeks be dry ? 
 
 Let floods of penitential grief 
 Burst forth from every eye. 
 
 2 The Son of God in tears, 
 The wondering angels see ! 
 
 Be thou astonished, O my soul, 
 He shed those tears for thee. 
 
 3 He wept that we might weep, 
 Each sin demands a tear ; 
 
 In heaven alone no sin is found, 
 And there's no weeping there. 
 
 4T The Condescension of Christ. C . M. 
 
 1 T ET children bless the Saviour's name, 
 -^ And sing his wondrous grace ; 
 Who from the realms of glory came, 
 
 To save our sinful race. 
 
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ciirist. 48 
 
 2 Though he was rich, in heaven above 
 
 From all eternity ; 
 He left his greatness, out of love 
 For sinners such as we. 
 
 3 The poorest child is scarce so poor 
 
 As Jesus Christ became ; 
 When, our salvation to procure, 
 He bore our sin and shame. 
 
 i A manger for his cradle-bed, 
 Received him at his birth ; 
 He had not where to lay his head, 
 * Though Lord of heaven and earth. 
 
 5 Lord Jesus ! while we sing thy grace, 
 We love thee and adore ; 
 But whon in heaven we see thy face, 
 Our souls shall love thee more. 
 
 4S Jesua Christ a true friend. 8. 7. 7. 7. 
 
 1 r\ NE there is above all others, 
 
 ^ Well deserves the name of Friend ; 
 His is love beyond a brother's, 
 Costly, free, and knows no end : 
 
 They who once his kindness prove, 
 
 Find it everlasting love. 
 
 2 Which of all our friends to save uh, 
 Could, or would have shed their blood, 
 But the Saviour died to have us 
 Reconciled in him to God : # 
 
 This was boundless love indeed ! 
 Jesus is a friend in need. 
 
 3 When ho lived on earth abased, 
 Friend of sinners was his name ; 
 Now above all glory raised, 
 
 He rejoices in the same ; 
 
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49, 50 CHRIST. 
 
 Still he calls them brethren, friends; 
 
 And to all their wants attends. 
 4 for grace our hearts to soften ! 
 Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; 
 We, alas ! forget too often 
 What a friend we have above : 
 
 But when home our souls are brought, 
 
 We shall love thee as we ought. 
 
 49 He gatherdh the lambs xvith his arm. L. M. 
 
 1 f\ LORD our Shepherd, deign to ker- 
 ^ Thy little lambs, thy feeble sheep ; 
 And when our feet would go astray, 
 Uphold and guide us in thy way. 
 
 2 When faint and trembling with alarms, 
 O gather us within thine arms ; 
 
 Kind Shepherd, on thy gracious breast 
 The weakest lamb may safely rest. 
 
 50 Humility and Love of Christ. CM. 
 
 1 TyHEN Jesus left his Father's throne, 
 
 * * He chose an humble birth ; 
 And all unhonoured and unknown, 
 He came to dwell on earth. 
 
 2 Like him may we be found below, 
 
 In wisdom's path of peace ; 
 Like him in grace and knowledge grow, 
 As years and strength increase. 
 
 3 Sweet were his words, and kind his look, 
 
 When mothers round him pressed ; 
 Their infants in his arms he took, 
 And on his bosom blessed. 
 
 4 Safe from the world's alluring charms, 
 
 Beneath his watchful eye, 
 Thus in the circle of his arms 
 May wc for ever lie. 
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CHRIST. 51, 52 
 
 gj[ The sympathy of Christ. 7'S/ 
 
 1 \*7"HEN the Saviour dwelt below, 
 
 " * Pity in his bosom reigned ; 
 Sympathy he loved to show, 
 Nor the meanest suit disdained. 
 
 2 Children once to him were brought, 
 His benignant power to prove ; 
 Some di6ciples harshly thought 
 Their intrusion to reprove. 
 
 3 " Suffer them to come to me, 
 Hinder not their free access ; 
 Children shall my kingdom see — 
 Children I delight to bless." 
 
 4 So he spake — and in his arms 
 Clasped the little helpless things ; 
 As the hen her chickens warms 
 Underneath her downy wings. 
 
 5 Be thy love to me revealed ; 
 Be thy grace by me possess'd ; 
 Touch me, and I shall be healed, 
 Bless me, and I shall be bless'd. 
 
 52 Children Blessed. CM. 
 
 1 TTOW happy those dear children were 
 ■"■ Whom the Redeemer blessed ; 
 Whom, when he breathed that fervent prayer, 
 
 He folded to his breast. 
 
 2 How powerful was that prayer to bring 
 
 All blessings from above ; 
 How true to lead them to the spring 
 Of everlasting love. 
 
 3 How mighty to preserve from sin, 
 
 And every dangerous snare ; 
 
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53, 54 christ. 
 
 Often I've wished that I had been 
 Among the children there. 
 
 4 But thanks to that Almighty Friend, 
 
 He is the same to-day, 
 As when he thus refused to send 
 Those babes unblessed away. 
 
 5 And he has made his covenant broad, — 
 
 To all who seek his face, 
 He'll be a Saviour and a God, 
 And fill them with his grace. 
 
 53 Christ's Love to the Young. C. M. 
 
 1 TI^HEN - the Redeemer left his throne, 
 
 * * And dwelt with men below ; 
 It was his glorious work to bless, 
 And happiness bestow. 
 
 2 The poor and wretched claimed his aid, 
 
 Nor sought relief in vain ; 
 When parents sought his gracious help, 
 He blessed their infant train. 
 
 3 And now, though Jesus reigns above, 
 
 He makes the young his care ; 
 And helpless children still he owns. 
 And they his goodness share. 
 
 4 Now we are taught to read that word 
 
 Which makes the foolish wise ; 
 
 may we know a Saviour's name, 
 And learn his worth to prize. 
 
 5J. Jesus blessing Cliildren. H. M. 
 
 TTOW kind the Saviour's love, 
 -"■ How tenderly he smiled, 
 While in his arms he took 
 And blest each little child. 
 Forbid them not ; for such I came, 
 
 1 love to hear thein lisp my name. 
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2 How oft our teachers pray, 
 Their efforts do not cease, 
 That we may find the way 
 To happiness and peace ; 
 
 They urge the message he has sent, 
 Entreating children to repent. 
 
 3 Thy blessing, Lord, impart, 
 Grant mercy to us all ; ' 
 Let grace incline each heart 
 To listen to his call. 
 
 Then sin nor death nor earthly charms 
 Shall keep us from our Saviour's arms. 
 
 55 The good Shepherd. 
 
 1 TESUS says that we must love him ; 
 " Helpless as the lambs are we ; 
 But he very kindly tells us. 
 
 That our Shepherd he will be. 
 
 2 Heavenly Shepherd, please to watch us, 
 
 Guard us both by night and day ; 
 Pity show to little children, 
 
 Who like Iambs too often stray. 
 
 3 We are always prone to wander, 
 
 Please to keep us from each snare ; 
 Teach our infant hearts to praise thee 
 For thy kindness and thy care. 
 
 56 Christ our instructer. 
 
 1 T^HOU great Instructer ! lest I stray, 
 
 -L O teach my erring feet thy way ; 
 Thy truth, with ever fresh delight, 
 Shall guide my youthful steps aright. 
 
 2 How oft my heart's affections yield, 
 And wander o'er the world's wide field ; 
 My roving passions, Lord, reclaim, 
 Unite them all to fear thy name. 
 
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b% 58 CHRIST. 
 
 3 Then to my God, my heart and tongue 
 With all their powers shall raise the song ; 
 On earth thy glories I'll declare, 
 And heaven my song of joy shall hear. 
 
 57 ^ Shepherd. C. M. 
 
 1 THOU art our Shepherd, gracious Lord; 
 x Thy little flock behold ; 
 
 And guide us by thy staff and rod, 
 As children of thy fold. 
 
 2 We praise thy name that we are brought 
 
 To this delightful place ; 
 Where we are watched, and warned, and taught, 
 As children of thy grace. 
 
 3 O may our teachers, toiling here, 
 
 Meet us at last above ; 
 And they and we in heaven appear, 
 As children of thy love. 
 
 58 Christ's love in Dying for us. 7's. 6 L. 
 
 IT O ! at noon 'tis sudden night! 
 "*-* Darkness covers all the sky ! 
 Rocks are rending at the sight ! — 
 Children, can you tell me why ? 
 What can all these wonders be ? 
 Jesus died on Calvary ! 
 
 2 Nail'd upon the cross, behold 
 How his tender limbs are torn ! 
 For a royal crown of gold, 
 
 They have made him one of thorn ! 
 Cruel hands,that dare to bind 
 Thorns upon a brow so kind ! 
 
 3 See ! the blood is falling fast ! 
 From his forehead and his side ! 
 Hark ! he now has breathed his last ! 
 
 ■ With a mighty groan he died ! 
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Children, shall I tell you why 
 Jesus condescends to die ? 
 
 4 He who was a king above, 
 Left his kingdom for a grave, 
 Out of pity, and of love, 
 Thai the guilty he might save. 
 Down to this sad world he flew, 
 For such little ones as you. 
 
 5 You were wretched, weak and vile ; 
 You deserved his holy frown ; 
 
 But he saw you with a smile, 
 And to save you hastened down. 
 Listen, children, — this is why 
 Jesus condescends to die. 
 
 6 Come then, children, come and see ; 
 Lift your little hands to pray ; 
 
 " Blessed Jesus,pardon me, 
 "Save a guilty sinner," say. 
 11 Since it was for such as J 
 " Thou didst condescend to die." 
 
 59 The Wonders of Redemption. C 
 
 1 r PO dwell with sinners here below, 
 
 ■*■ The Saviour left the skies, 
 And sunk to wretchedness and wo, 
 That worthless man might rise. 
 
 2 He took the dying sinner's place, 
 
 And suffered in his stead ; 
 
 For man, O miracle of grace '. 
 
 For man the Saviour bled ! 
 
 3 O Lord, what heavenly wonders dwell 
 
 In thine atoning blood ! 
 By this are sinners snatched from hell, 
 And rebels brought to God. 
 
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60, 61 CHRIST. 
 
 60 W" e*ampk of Christ, 8. 1. 
 
 1 TESUS Christ, my Lord and Saviour, 
 ** Once became a child like nle } 
 
 Oh, that in my whole behaviour, 
 He my pattern still might be. 
 
 2 All my nature is unholy ; 
 
 Pride and passion dwell within : 
 But the Lord was meek and lowly, 
 And was never known to sin. 
 
 3 While I'm often vainly trying 
 
 Some new pleasure to possess, 
 He was always self-denying, 
 Patient in his worst distress. 
 
 4 Let me never be forgetful 
 
 Of his precepts any more ; 
 
 Idle, passionate, and fretful, 
 
 As I've often been before. 
 
 5 Lord, though now thou art in glory, 
 
 ,-We have thine example still ; 
 I can read thy sacred story, 
 And obey thy holy will. 
 
 6 Help me by that rule to measure 
 
 Ev'ry word and ev'ry thought; 
 Thinking it my greatest pleasure, 
 There to learn what thou hast taught. 
 
 Q\ Example of Christ. CM. 
 
 1 (~)UR Saviour, now in heaven above, 
 ^ But once a child like me ; 
 
 Look down upon me in thy love, 
 And make me like to thee. 
 
 2 O make me holy as thou wert, 
 When thou on earth didst live ; 
 
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HOLV SPIRIT. D» t»«J 
 
 Oh take away my wicked heart ; 
 A better nature give. 
 
 I would be like thee if I could, 
 But thou must teach me how ; 
 O blessed Saviour,make me good, 
 tn mercy hear me now. 
 {J2 Christ u Pattern. C. M. 
 
 1 OUR Saviour was a lovely child, 
 ^ His parents' chief delight ; 
 
 tn his behaviour meek and mild, 
 He always acted right. 
 
 2 A blessed pattern Christ our Lord 
 
 Himself to children gave, 
 To lead them to obey nis word, 
 And never misbehave. 
 
 3 I'm often stubborn, vain, and wild, 
 
 Self-willed, and hard in heart; 
 Lord, to me thy chaste and mild 
 And holy mind impart. 
 
 HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 (J3 Need of the Holy Spirit acknowledged. L. M. 
 
 1 TT is not in my power, I own, 
 
 -■- To melt this stubborn heart of stone ; 
 My soul to change, my life to mend, 
 Or seek to Christ, that generous friend. 
 
 2 'Tis God's own Spirit from above, 
 Fixes our faith, inflames our love, 
 And makes a life divine begin 
 
 In wretched souls, long dead in sin, 
 
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64, 65 HOLY SPIRIT. 
 
 3 That most important gift of heav'n, 
 To those that ask and seek is given ; 
 Then be it my immediate care, 
 
 To seek this gift by earnest prayer. 
 
 4 God from on high his grace will pour ; 
 My soul shall flourish more and more ; 
 Press on with speed, from grace to grace, 
 Till glory end and crowif the race. 
 
 64 For the Holy Spirit L. M. 
 
 1 JV/f y Father, when I come to thee, 
 x I would not only bend the knee, 
 But with my spirit seek thy face, — 
 With my whole heart desire thy grace. 
 
 2 I plead the name of thy dear Son ; 
 All he has said, all he "has done ; 
 O may I feel his love for me, 
 Who died from sin to set me free ! 
 
 3 To guide me, Lord, be ever nigh ; 
 My sins forgive, my wants supply ; 
 With favour crown my youthful days, 
 And my whole life shall speak thy praise. 
 
 4 Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, impart; 
 Impress thy likeness on my heart ; 
 Let me obey thy truth in love, 
 
 Till raised to dwell with thee above. 
 
 05 Invocation. S. M. 
 
 1 C* OME, Holy Spirit, come ! 
 KJ With energy divine ; 
 
 And on this poor benighted soul, 
 With beams of mercy shine. 
 
 2 From the celestial hills, 
 Light, life, and joy dispense : 
 
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PRAISE. @6, 67 
 
 And may I daily, hourly feel 
 Thy quickening influence. 
 
 3 Oh melt this frozen heart, 
 This stubborn will subdue ; 
 Each evil passion overcome, 
 And form me all anew. 
 
 Qfy Sanctification prayed for . L. M. 
 
 1 HPHY healing Spirit, Lord, impart — 
 -■" Refine, and sanctify my heart ; 
 
 And with reflected beauty fair 
 Impress thy sacred image there. 
 
 2 Oh, train me for the seats of rest, 
 Where, in eternal glory blest, 
 My soul shall see thy lovely face, 
 And sing the triumphs of thy grace. 
 
 PRAISE;. 
 
 6*7 Exhortation to universal Praise . 7' S. 
 
 1 VE who vital breath enjoy, 
 
 A Praising God that breath employ, 
 In united chorus join ; 
 Praise, still praise his name divine. 
 
 2 O my soul, with all thy pow'rs — 
 O my soul, — till life's last hours, 
 Bless the Lord's most holy name, 
 Bless the Lord, his praise proclaim. 
 
 ? Glory be to God on high, 
 God, whose glory fills the sky ; 
 
 Songs by all be freely given, 
 To the Lord of earth and heaven. 
 
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68,69 praise. 
 
 68 God's Works praise him. P. M 
 
 1 "jV/f Y God, all nature owns thy sway ; 
 
 - LVJ - Thou giv'st the night and thou the day ; 
 When all thy loved creation wakes, 
 When morning, rich in lustre breaks, 
 All nature owns thy sway ! 
 
 2 In ev'ry scene thy hands have dress'd, 
 In «v'ry form by thee impress'd 
 Upon the mountain's awful head, 
 
 Or where the sheltering woods are spread ; 
 All nature owns thy sway ! 
 
 3 In ev'ry note that swells the gale, 
 
 Or tuneful stream that cheers the vale, 
 The cavern's depth, or echoing grove, 
 A voice is heard of praise and love. 
 
 All nature owns thy sway. 
 
 4 As o'er thy works the seasons roll, 
 And soothe, with varied joys, the soul, 
 O never may their smiling train 
 
 Pass by our youthful minds in vain. 
 All nature owns thy sway. 
 
 (J9 Creation speaks God's praise. C. M. 
 
 1 \/l Y heavenly Father ! all I see 
 ■*■"-*" Around me and above, 
 Sends forth a hymn of praise to thee 
 
 And speaks thy boundless love. 
 
 2 The clear blue sky is full of thee ; 
 
 The woods so dark and lone, 
 The soft south wind, the sounding sea, 
 Worship the Holy One. 
 
 3 The humming of the insect throngs, 
 
 The prattling, sparkling rill ; 
 The birds with their melodious songs, 
 Repeat thy praises still. 
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TRAISE. 70,71,12 
 
 70 General Praise. 8. 7. 
 
 1 T>LEST be thou, God of Israel; 
 -*-* Thou our Father and our Lord, 
 
 Blest thy majesty for ever, 
 Ever be thy name adored. 
 
 2 Thine, O Lord, are pow'r and greatness, 
 Glory, vict'ry are thine own; 
 
 All is thine in earth and heaven, 
 Over all, thy boundless throne. 
 
 71 General Praise from Cliildren. 8. 7. 4. 
 
 1 f^ OD, our Father, great Creator* 
 ^-* At thy feet we humbly bow, 
 Gratitude for boundless favor, 
 Should, in praise, for ever flow. 
 
 Great Jehovah ! 
 Praise to thee is ever due. 
 
 2 Gracious Jesus, mighty Saviour, 
 Hear our lispings to thy praise ; 
 Thou didst bless such little children, 
 And invite them near thy face ; 
 
 Son of David ! 
 Loud hosannas to thy name. 
 
 72 Praise from Children. L. M. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY Ruler of the skies, 
 
 •*■*■ Through the wide earth thy name is spread ; 
 
 And thine eternal glories shine 
 
 O'er all the heavens thy hands have made. 
 
 2 To thee the voices of the young 
 A monument of honor raise, 
 
 And babes, with uninstructed tongue, 
 Declare the wonders of the praise. 
 
 3 Children amid thy temple throng, 
 To see their great Redeemer's face, 
 
 45 
 
. 13,14 PRAISE. 
 
 The son of David is their song, 
 And young hosannas fill the place. 
 
 73 Invitation to Praise. C. 
 
 1 Cy OME, let us join the hosts above 
 ^ Now in our youthful days ; 
 Remember our Creator's love, 
 
 And lisp our Father's praise". 
 
 2 His majesty will not despise 
 
 The day of feeble things ; 
 Grateful the songs of children rise, 
 And please the King of Kings. 
 
 3 He loves to be remembered thus, 
 
 And honored for his grace ; 
 Out of the mouths of babes like us 
 His wisdom calls forth praise. 
 
 4 Glory to God, and praise and power, 
 
 Honor and thanks be given ! 
 Children and cherubim adore 
 The Lord of earth and heaven. 
 
 *7^ The Praise of Children acceptable. C. 
 
 1 pHILDREN of old, hosannas sung 
 ^ To praise the Saviour's name ; 
 We too would join our infant song, 
 
 To celebrate his fame. 
 
 2 Chief priests and scribes were sore displeased 
 
 That children thus should sing ; 
 But Jesus owned their early praise, 
 And we our praises bring. 
 
 3 We bless the Lord for all his gifts, 
 
 For life, and food, and friends ; 
 We bless him for the Word of life , 
 The choicest gift he sends. 
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praise. 75, 76 
 
 75 Praise/or birth and educadanin a Christian land. L. M. 
 1 /TJ.REAT God ! to thee my voice I raise, 
 ^-* To thee my youngest hours belong ; 
 I would begin my life with praise, 
 Till growing years improve the song. 
 • 
 i 2 'Tis to thy sovereign grace I owe, 
 
 That I was born on Christian ground ; 
 
 Where streams of heavenly mercy flow, 
 
 And words of sweet salvation sound. 
 
 3 I would not change my native land 
 
 For rich Peru, with all her gold ; 
 A nobler prize lies in my hand, 
 Than East or Western Indies hold. 
 
 4 How do I pity those that dwell 
 
 Where ignorance and darkness reign ; 
 They know no heaven, they fear no hell, 
 Those endless joys, those endless pains. 
 
 5 Thy glorious promises, O Lord ! 
 
 Kindle my hopes and my desire ; 
 
 While all the preachers of thy word 
 
 Warn me to 'scape eternal firs. 
 
 6 Thy praise shall still employ my breath, 
 
 Sinco thou hast mark'd my way to Heaven ; 
 Nor will I run the road to death, 
 And waste the blessings thou hast given. 
 
 ^(J Praise from Children. 7's. 
 
 1 Q. LORY be to God on high ; 
 *-* God whose glory fills the sky ; 
 Lift your voices children all, 
 Praise the Lord on whom ye call. 
 
 2 Praise, still praise his name divine, 
 Praise him at the hallow'd shrine, 
 
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TT, 78 praise. 
 
 In your humble hearts adore, 
 Praise his goodness and his power. 
 
 3 Children, in your early days 
 Learn the sweetest notes to raise ; 
 Sing his name with one consent, 
 O how great ! how excellent ! 
 
 *^^ Children praising the Sainour. C. M. 
 
 1 TTOSANNAS were by children sung 
 ■*■■*■ When Jesus was on earth ; 
 
 Then surely we are not too young 
 To sound his praises forth. 
 
 2 The Lord is great, the Lord is good ; 
 
 He feeds us from his store 
 With earthly and with heavenly food ; 
 We'll praise him evermore. 
 
 3 We thank him for his gracious word ; 
 
 We thank him for his love ; 
 We'll sing the praises of our Lord, 
 Who reigns in heaven above, 
 
 78 Praise from Sabbath- ScJiool CJiildren. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, may a few poor children raise 
 - Li To thee a hymn of humble praise ? 
 
 ' Tis by thy great compassion Ave 
 Are taught to love and worship thee. 
 
 2 What wicked children we have been ! 
 Alas ! how soon we learn' d to sin ! 
 But now we learn to read and pray, 
 And not to break the .Sabbath-day. 
 
 3 How condescending God must be, 
 To love such little ones as we ! 
 He saw our sin with angry frown, 
 And yet he loek'd with pitv down. 
 
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PRAISE. 79,8(1 
 
 4 Oh, if we should again begin 
 
 To grieve our God, and turn to sin, 
 And let our guilty passions loose, 
 We now should be without excuse. 
 
 5 Remember, Lord, we are but dust; 
 'Tis to thy grace alone we trust : 
 Do thou instruct and guide us still, 
 That we may ne'er forget thy will. 
 
 79 Children incited to Praise. 8's. 
 
 1 CHALL every creature around, 
 ^ Their voices in concert unite, 
 And Sabbath-School children be found 
 
 In praising to take less delight ? 
 
 2 Awake, then, the harp, and the lute, 
 
 Sweet organ, your notes softly swell; 
 No longer our'lips shall bo mute, 
 The Saviour's high praises to tell. 
 
 3 Our gracious Redeemer we love, 
 
 His praises aloud we'll proclaim ; 
 With spirits of children above, 
 We'll shout his adorable name. 
 
 80 Children praising Christ. C. M. 
 
 1 HTHOUGH in the temple some are found 
 - 1 - Who bid us hold our peace ; 
 
 Hosanna ! loud our lips resound, 
 To Christ, the God of Grace. 
 
 2 Hosanna ! ever be our cry, 
 
 To David's Son and Lord ; 
 Save ! now thou art exalted high ; 
 Thy gracious help afford. 
 
 3 Out of the mouths of very babes 
 
 Thou hast ordained praise : 
 To sing thy power, thy grace, and love, 
 We now our voices raise. 
 
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81,82 r raise. 
 
 4 Hosanna ! still we'll cry aloud, 
 To Christ enthroned on high : 
 May we at last surround the throne, 
 And Hallelujah cry ! 
 
 81 The Oljcct of our Creation. L. M. 
 
 1 T?[7"HY have we lips, if not to sing 
 
 The praises of our heavenly King ? 
 Why have we hearts, if not to love 
 Our Father and our friend above ? 
 
 2 Why were our curious bodies made, 
 And every part in order laid ? 
 
 Why, but that each of us might stand 
 A living wonder from his hand ? 
 
 3 Why have we souls, if not to know 
 The God from whom our mercies flow ? 
 Sure this can never be our lot, 
 
 Like senseless brutes, to know iTim not ! 
 
 4 Why have we life ? — if not to gain 
 Immortal life, 'tis worse than vain ; 
 This is the end for which 'twas given, — 
 We live on earth, to live in heaven. 
 
 5 Why did the Saviour leave the sky, 
 Hang on a cross, and bleed and die ? 
 And why are kind persuasions sent 
 To call and win us to repent ? 
 
 6 Surely it is — that robed in white 
 And made well-pleasing in his sight, 
 Our souls may join the happy throng, 
 And sing the everlasting song. 
 
 g2 Precise, from Children. P.M. 
 
 1 T/I7"E will our youthful voices raise, 
 " * To sing our Father's love ; 
 And bow in pure and fervent praise, 
 To him who rules above ; 
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praise. 83, 84 
 
 To Him who rules on high alone, 
 And calls his children round his throne. 
 
 2 We've gather'd here to sing thy name, . 
 
 And give our hearts to thee, 
 And may they, warrn'd with virtue's flame, 
 
 A grateful incense be. 
 Then while with voice and heart we sing, 
 Accept the sacrifice we bring. 
 
 3 For our kind Saviour, in his love, 
 
 Took children such as we, 
 " And such," he said, " shall dwell above," 
 
 " Such shall my kingdom be :" 
 Then let us now in early youth, 
 Kneel at the throne of perfect truth. 
 83 Hosannaa in the Temple. CM. 
 
 1 T\7"HEN Jesus to the temple came, 
 
 * * The voice of praise wa3 heard ; 
 The little children own'd his claim 
 And in his train appear' d. 
 
 2 Hosannas made the temple ring, 
 
 For many tongues agreed ; 
 • Hosanna to the heavenly King ! 
 
 To David's promised seed. 
 8 O let those scenes be now renew'd, 
 Where children lisp thy praise ! 
 Thou art as powerful and as good 
 As in the former days. 
 
 4 Dwell by thy Spirit in our hearts, 
 
 And this will loose our tongues ; 
 The love that heavenly truth imparts 
 Will animate our songs. 
 
 84- Praise from Children. L. M. 
 
 1 ALMIGHTY God! with gracious ear 
 - f *- Our praises and thanksgivings hear, 
 
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U5 PRAISE. 
 
 And look with an approving eye 
 
 From thy eternal throne on high. 
 H Our feeble voice and childish thought 
 
 Can never praise thee as they ought ; 
 
 Nor can our lips by words express 
 
 The tribute of our thankfulness. 
 3 But thou, O Lord, in ancient days, 
 
 From children hast perfected praise, 
 
 And still thy condescending love 
 
 Will childhood's gratitude approve. 
 
 85 Praise to God. CM. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY God, who dwellest high, 
 -l*- Where mortals cannot gaze j 
 
 If thou wilt listen, I will try 
 To sing a hymn of praise. 
 
 2 Angels adore thee, and rejoice — 
 
 Such praise to thee belongs ; 
 But wilt thou hear my feeble voice 
 Amid their lofty songs ? 
 
 3 My thoughts are vain, my heart is hard, 
 
 And poor the thanks I pay ; 
 Oh, how unworthy thy regard 
 Is all a child can say ! 
 
 4 My feeble powers can never rise 
 
 To praise thee as I ought ; 
 For thou art great, and good, and wise, 
 Beyond my highest thought. 
 
 5 In heaven thy glories, Lord, resound 
 
 And children join the song ; 
 And oh may I at last be found 
 Among that happy throng. 
 
 6 Then we shall better praises bring, 
 
 And raise our voices higher 
 Angels will teach us how to sing, 
 And we sha'A. never tire. 
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praise. 86, 8T. 
 
 86 Praise from Sabbath Scholars. L. JJjf. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY Sovereign of the skies, 
 -^- Thou only good, thou only wise ; . 
 Our youthful hymns to thee we bring, 
 And hail thee, Universal King. 
 
 2 The heav'nly choirs around thy throve, 
 Attune their harps to thee alone ; 
 And shall we, children here below, 
 No praises on thy name bestow. 
 
 3 Send down, O Lord, thy pow'r and grace, 
 And fill our hearts with prayer and praise ; 
 Then, ceaseless shall our songy ascend 
 
 In anthems to the children's Friend. 
 
 4 Oft as at Sabbath-School we meet, 
 Our scripture lessons to repeat, 
 May Jesus in our midst appear, 
 
 To give us knowledge, love, and fear. 
 
 5 And when our Sabbaths here are o'er, 
 When up to heaven our spirits soar, 
 May golden harps to us be given, 
 
 To sing thy endless praise in heaven. 
 
 8*7 Praise for Mercies. C. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, I would own thy tender care, 
 - Li And all thy love to me ; 
 
 The food I eat, the clothes I wear, 
 Are all hestow*d by thee. 
 
 2 And thou preservest me from death* 
 
 And dangers, every hour : 
 I cannot draw another breath, 
 Unless thou give the power. 
 
 8 My health, and friends, and parents dear. 
 To me by God are given ; 
 
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88 PRAISE. 
 
 I have not any blessings here, 
 But what are sent from heaven. 
 
 4 Such goodness, Lord, and constant care, 
 A child can ne'er repay ; 
 But may it be my daily prayer 
 To love thee and obey. 
 
 88 Praise for Mercies temporal and spiritual. CM. 
 
 1 TKTHENE'ER I take my walks abroad, 
 
 " * How many poor I see ! 
 What shall I render to my God 
 For all bis gifts to me ? 
 
 2 Not more than others I deserve, 
 
 Yet God has given me more ; 
 For I have food, while others starve, 
 Or beg from door to door. 
 
 3 How many children in the street 
 
 Half naked I behold ! 
 While I am cloth' d from head to feet, 
 And covered from the cold. 
 
 4 While some poor wretches scarce can tell 
 
 Where they raaj' lay their head, 
 I have a home wherein to dwell, 
 And rest upon my beo. 
 
 5 While others early learn to swear,, 
 
 And curse, and lie, and steal, 
 Lord, I am taught thy name to fear, 
 And do thy holy will. 
 
 6 Are these thy favors day by day 
 
 To me above the rest ? 
 Then let me love thee more than they, 
 And strive to serve- thee best. 
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PRAISE. 89,90 
 
 £9 Prune for God 1 tMercits. CM. 
 
 1 T1THEN all thy mercies, my God, 
 
 ** My rising soul surveys, 
 Transported with the view, I'm lost 
 In wonder, love, and praise. 
 
 2 Thy providence my life sustaiu'd 
 
 And all my wants redress'd, 
 When I, a helpless infant, lay 
 Upon my mother's hreast. 
 
 3 To all my weak complaints and cries, 
 
 Thy mercy lent an car ; 
 Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learn'd 
 To form themselves in prayer. 
 
 4 Unnumber'd blessings on my soul 
 
 Thy tender care bestow'd, 
 Before my infant heart could know 
 From whom those blessings flow'd. 
 
 9Q Praise for Peligious Instruction. 8. 7. eight L. 
 
 1 AID, .0 Lord, our youthful voices 
 -^*- In a song of joyful praise. 
 
 Th' ransomed soul in heaven rejoices, 
 Saved from sin by thy rich grace. 
 Thou from error's ways hast brought us 
 To the light that shines from heaven ; 
 Wandering far the Saviour sought us, 
 And has kind instructions given. 
 
 2 Friends and teachers are around us, 
 Kindly urging thy commands; 
 Many blessings now surround us, 
 Freely given from thy hands. 
 Lord, accept our feeble offerings 
 For these mercies freely given, 
 Thy rich grace to us continue, 
 Bring us safely home to heaven. 
 
 M 
 
91 3 9 3 PKAISE. 
 
 QJ. Praise for Religious Instruction . C. M. 
 
 1 A WAKE the grateful hymn of praise 
 -^ To our Almighty Friend, 
 
 Who bids instruction's holy light 
 On youthful minds descend ; — 
 
 2 Who bids the heav'n-taught spirit toil, 
 
 To spread its knowledge wide, 
 
 And urge the listening. child to seek 
 
 The love of Christ who died : — 
 
 3 Who makes the moral desert hear 
 
 Salvation's glorious voice, 
 The wild and solitary place 
 With sudden bloom rejoice. 
 
 4 To us, O Lord, who learn thy word, 
 
 A docile mind impart, 
 And deign to touch with tireless zeal 
 Each faithful teacher's heart. 
 
 5 Till as the rushing waters fill 
 
 The boundless ocean's bed, 
 The saving knowledge of thy will 
 O'er all the earth shall spread. 
 
 92 Praise for the Sabbath- School. 8's. 
 
 1 r^OME, children, and sing to the Lord, 
 
 ^ Who brought us from nature's dark wild ; 
 
 Let praise to our God touch a chord 
 
 In the heart of each Sabbath-School child. 
 
 2 When thoughtless and sinful we stray'd, 
 Surrounded by dangers unknown ; 
 
 We neither repented, nor pray'd, 
 
 Ah ! where might those wand' rings have gone ? 
 
 Z Then Pity descended to dwell 
 In hearts that she soften'd to feel ; 
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They hastened the cloud to dispel ; 
 And Love was attended by Zeal. 
 
 4 The voice of the servant of God 
 Now call'd both the rich and the poor; 
 To heaven they showed us the road, 
 And open'd the Sabbath- School door. 
 
 5 Our minds have received the true light, 
 The dews of the Spirit descend, 
 
 We learn with corruption to fight, 
 And peace on our steps will attend. 
 
 93 Praise for Sunday -Scliool Instruction. CM. 
 
 1 (^.REAT God, to thee, a lowly band, 
 ^~* We raise our artless prayer, 
 
 And bless thy kind preserving hand 
 For all the good we share. 
 
 2 Once with a helpless, hopeless throng, 
 
 E'en on thy holy day, 
 In sin we held our course along, 
 And trifled time away. 
 
 3 Unknown, untutored, and forlorn, 
 
 We sought the downward road, 
 Far on the stream of pleasure borne 
 From happiness and God. 
 
 4 But now, instructed, with delight 
 
 Thy Spirit we implore, 
 To guide our youthful feet aright, 
 That we may err no more. 
 
 5 may the word of truth divine 
 
 Our earliest thoughts engage, 
 On life's unfolding prospects shine, 
 And crown our growing age. 
 
 94- Praise for the Gospel of Salvation. ?'s. eight L. 
 
 1 rj.LORY to the Heavenly King, 
 
 >-* Rnimtprma Pnrpnt — tbr>A Wfi sir 
 
 Bounteous Parent — thee we sing, 
 
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95 PRAISE. 
 
 Gratitude the strain inspires, 
 Humble hopes, sincere desires. 
 God of glory ! God of love ! 
 Lord of all the worlds above, 
 Thee we bless for daily food, 
 Thee we bless for ev'ry good. 
 2 More than all we praise thee, Lord, 
 For the blessings of thy word ; 
 For the tidings Jesus brought ; 
 For the precepts Jesus taught. 
 Gracious Father ! Heavenly King, 
 Feeble lips thy praises sing ; 
 Youthful voices humbly raise, 
 Grateful, fervent songs of praise. 
 
 95 United Praise fcn> Sabbath- Schools. L. M. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 1 f^REAT God, accept our songs of praise, 
 *~* Which we would to thine honor raise ; 
 Bless our attempts to spread abroad 
 
 The knowledge of our Saviour, God. 
 
 Children. 
 
 2 Next to our God, our thanks are duo 
 To those who did compassion shew, 
 In kindly pointing out the road 
 
 That leads to Christ, the way to God. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 3 We claim no merit of our own, 
 Great God, the work is thine alone ! 
 Thou didst at first our hearts incline 
 To carry on this great design. 
 
 Children. 
 
 4 Now we are taught to read and pray, 
 To hear thy word, to keen thy day ; 
 
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praise. 96, 97 
 
 Lord, here accept the thanks we bring, 
 Our infant tongues thy praise would sing. 
 
 Congregation. 
 5 With those dear children we'll unite; 
 Their songs inspire us with delight ; 
 Lord, while on earth we sing thy love, 
 May angels join the notes above. 
 
 QQ Praise for the Scriptures. C. M. 
 
 1 f^REAT God, with wonder and with praise, 
 ^-* On all thy works I look ; 
 
 But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, 
 Shine brightest in thy book. 
 
 2 The stars, that in their courses roll, 
 
 Have much instruction given ; 
 But thy good word informs my soul 
 How I may climb to heaven. 
 
 3 The fields provide me food, and show 
 
 The goodness of the Lord ; 
 But fruits of life and glory grow 
 In thy most holy word. 
 
 4 Here are my choicest treasures hid ; 
 
 Here my best comfort lies ; 
 
 Here my desires are satisfied ; 
 
 And hence my hopes arise. 
 
 Off Praise for distinguishivg favors. CM. 
 
 1 T THANK the goodness and the grace 
 ■*• Which on my birth have smiled, 
 And made me, in these Christian days, 
 
 A highly favor' d child. 
 
 2 T was not born, as thousands are, 
 
 Where God was never known ; 
 And taught to pray a useless prayer 
 To blocks of wood and stone. 
 
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98, 99 praise. 
 
 3 I was not born a little slave, 
 
 To labor in the sun, 
 And wish I were but in the grave, 
 And all my labor done ! 
 
 4 I was not born without a home, 
 
 Or in some broken shed ; 
 
 A gipsy baby, taught to roam, 
 
 And steal my daily bread. 
 
 5 My God, I thank thee, who hast plann'd 
 
 A better lot for me, 
 And plac'd me in this happy land, 
 Where I may hear of thee. 
 £)§ Praise far the Gospel. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, I ascribe it to thy grace. 
 -^ And not to chance, as others do, 
 That I was born of Christian race, 
 
 And not a Heathen or a Jew. 
 
 2 What would the ancient Jewish kings, 
 
 And Jewish prophets, once have given, 
 Could they have heard those glorious things 
 Which Christ reveal' d and brought from 
 Heaven ? 
 
 3 How glad the Heathens would have been, 
 
 That worshipp'd idols, wood, and stone, 
 If they the book of God had seen, 
 Or Jesus and kis gospel known ! 
 
 4 Then if this gospel I refuse, 
 
 How shall I e'er lift up mine eyes ? 
 For all the Gentiles and the Jews 
 Against me will in judgment rise. 
 
 09 Praise for Religious Teaching. 8's & 7'& 
 
 3 JESUS, Lord of life and glory, 
 ** Friend of children, hear our lays ; 
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PRAISE. 10(| 
 
 Humbly would our souls adore thee, 
 Sing thy name in hymns of praise. 
 
 2 We are debtors to thy kindness, 
 God of" grace, and boundless love ; 
 Thousands wander on in blindness, 
 Strangers to the light above. 
 
 3 Jesus, on thy arm relying, 
 
 We would tread this earthly vale ; 
 
 Be our life, when we are dying ; 
 
 Be our strength, when strength shall fail. 
 
 1 100 Praise, for Gospd Light. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, while the little heathen bend 
 -■- J And call some wooden God their friend, 
 Or stand and see with bitter cries 
 Their mothers burnt before their eyes ; — 
 
 2 While many a dear and tender child 
 Is thrown to bears and tigers wild, 
 Or left upon the river's brink, 
 
 To suffer more than heart can think : 
 
 Behold ! what mercies we possess, 
 How far beyond our thankfulness, 
 By happy thousands here we stand, 
 To serve thee in a Christian land. 
 
 O, when that awful day shall rise, 
 That Christ shall come in yonder skies, 
 And we must answer one by one, 
 For every deed our hands have done ; 
 
 Lord, let it not be said of us 
 That heathen children were not worse, 
 But may we now that pardon crave, 
 Which can the guiltiest sinner save. 
 
 6 With all the bright and happy crowd, 
 We then would praise thee, long and loud ; 
 
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101, 102 PRAISE. 
 
 And 0, to little heathen send 
 
 The news of Christ, the sinner's Friend. 
 
 101 Praise for Salvation. 
 
 1 ONCE more we keep the sacred day 
 ^ That saw the Saviour rise ; 
 
 Once more we tune our youthful song 
 To him that rules the skies. 
 
 2 What numbers vainly spend these hours 
 
 That are to Jesus due ! 
 Children and parents, how they live! 
 And how they perish too ! 
 
 3 But we, a happier few, are taught 
 
 The ways of heavenly truth ; 
 We hail, once move, the plan of love, 
 That pities wandering youth. 
 
 4 Our foolish hearts are prone to err ; 
 
 Too oft we find it so ; 
 O may the God of grace forgive, 
 And better hearts bestow. 
 
 5 Praise to our God ; and thanks to those 
 
 Who thus our souls befriend ; 
 While the rich benefit we reap, 
 On them thy blessing send. 
 
 102 Praise for Religious Instruction. 
 
 1 C\ LORD our God, thy light and truth, 
 ^ To us, thy children, send; 
 
 That we may serve thee in our youth, 
 And love thee to the end. 
 
 2 By nature sinful, weak, and blind, 
 
 The downward path we trod, 
 Our wandering heart and wayward mind 
 Were enemies to God. 
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PRAISE. 103, 104 
 
 3 But friends and guardians now, through grace, 
 Our heedless steps restrain ; 
 
 They teach us, Lord, to seek thy face, 
 Which none shall seek in vain. 
 
 Hence to the hills we lift our eyes, 
 From which salvation springs : 
 
 O Sun of righteousness arise, 
 With healing in thy wings. 
 
 Arise — and o'er this vale of tears 
 Shine unto perfect day : 
 
 Still heav'nward through our following years- 
 Pointing thy servants' way. 
 
 103 Praise for Instruction from (hi Bible. S. M. 
 
 1 HP HE praises of my tongue 
 
 -*- I offer to the Lord, 
 That I was taught and learnt so young 
 To read his holy word. 
 
 2 That I am brought to know 
 
 The danger I was in, 
 By nature and by practice too, 
 
 A wretched slave to sin. 
 That I am led to see 
 
 I can do nothing well ; 
 And whither shall a sinner flee 
 
 To save himself from hell ? 
 Dear Lord, this book of thine 
 
 Informs me where to go 
 For grace to pardon all my sin, 
 
 And make me holy too. 
 
 104 Tlie Gospel welcomed Gratefully- C. M. 
 1 TJARK ! hear the sound, on earth 'tis found, 
 
 J - J - My soul delights to hear 
 Of dying love come from above, 
 And pardon bought so dear. 
 
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105 PRAISE. 
 
 2 Let children sing, and praise their King, 
 
 And bless God's holy name ; ' 
 While teachers all obey the call, 
 And joy to join the theme. 
 
 3 Come, lovely youth, obey the truth, 
 
 And pray with one accord ; 
 Saints, raise your songs, with joyful tongues, 
 And hail the welcome word. 
 
 105 Praise for Redemption. P. M. 
 
 1 T GIVE immortal praise 
 
 -*- To God the Father's love, 
 For all my comforts here, 
 
 And better hopes above : 
 He sent his own eternal Son 
 To die for sins that we have done. 
 
 2 To God the Son belongs 
 
 Immortal glory too, 
 Who ransomed us with blood 
 
 From everlasting wo : 
 And now he lives, and now he reigns, 
 And sees the fruit of all his pains. 
 
 3 To God the Spirit's name 
 
 Immortal worship give, 
 Whose new-creatirtg power 
 
 Makes the dead sinner live : 
 His work completes the great design, 
 And fills the soul with joy divine. 
 
 4 Almighty God, to thee 
 
 Be endless honors done ; 
 The undivided Three, 
 
 And the mysterious One : 
 Where reason fails, with all her powers. 
 There faith prevails, and love adores. 
 
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PRAYER AND PRAISE. 106, 101 
 
 106 Praise from a Renewed Heart. CM. 
 
 1 TH thee, my Shepherd and my Lord, 
 -*- A grateful song I'll raise ; 
 
 Oh let the feeblest of thy flock 
 Attempt to speak thy praise. 
 
 2 But how shall childhood's tongue express 
 
 A subject so divine ? 
 How shall we love thee as we ought, 
 Or praise a love like thine ? 
 
 3 My life, my joy, my hope, I owe 
 
 To this amazing love ; 
 Ten thousand thousand comforts here, 
 And nobler bliss above. 
 
 4 To thee my trembling spirit flies, 
 
 With sin and grief oppres-ed ; 
 Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, 
 And lulls my cares to rest. 
 
 PRAYER AND PRAISE. 
 
 107 Gratitude for Sabbath- Schools. C. P. M, 
 
 1 /TJ.REAT God, our voice to thee we raise, 
 *-" Tune thou our lips and hearts with praise 
 
 Thy goodness to adore. 
 Our life, and health, and every friend 
 From thee arise, on thee depend, 
 
 Kind Father of the poor. 
 
 2 Stretch o'er our heads thy guardian wings, 
 Secure, the weak, O King of kings ! 
 
 Our shield and refuge be. 
 Thy Spirit. Lord, conduct our youth, 
 Through Christ, the life, the way, the truth, 
 
 That we may come to thee. 
 
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108, 109 PRATER AND PRAISE. 
 
 3 While friends their generous aid afford, 
 Accept the kind intention, Lord, 
 
 And crown it with thy love. 
 Then joy shall tune our humble songs, 
 Till we shall join immortal tongues, 
 
 In nobler praise above. 
 
 JOS Prmjer and Praise. C. M. 
 
 1 TTEAR, Lord, the song of praise and prayer, 
 ** In heaven, thv dwelling place, 
 
 From children made thy gracious care, 
 And taught to seek thy face. 
 
 2 Thanks for thy word and for thy day ; 
 
 And help us. we implore. 
 That we mav never waste in play 
 The holy Sabbath more. 
 
 S Thanks that we hear; but oh ! impart 
 To each, desire sincere, 
 That we may listen with our heart, 
 And learn as well as hear. 
 
 109 Prayer and Praise. L. M. 
 
 1 f\ THOU, whom holy angels praise, 
 
 ^ Whose glory shines with brightest rays, 
 To thee our grateful hymns we tune, 
 For none can sing thy praise too soon. 
 
 2 O may thy grace be all our joy, 
 Let gratitude our tonsrues employ, 
 
 And lead young children, frail and weak, 
 Thy praise to sing, thy face to seek. 
 
 3 Deny us not our earnest prayer, 
 That we may all thy favor share ? 
 Be led to each good work and word, 
 As faithful servants of the Lord. 
 
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PRATER AND PRAISE. 110, 111 
 
 4 And bless our teachers, parents, friends ; 
 And grant, where'er thy name extends, 
 That heathen children, too, may bring 
 Their songs of praise to Israel's king. 
 
 JJQ Grateful Devotion. C. M, 
 
 1 JESUS invites young children near, 
 ** O may we now obey ; 
 
 Give us, O Lord, the listening ear, 
 And teach us how to pray. 
 
 2 In early life, to us, O Lord, 
 
 Thy pardoning mercy show, 
 And while our minds are early taught, 
 May we in knowledge grow. 
 
 3 Then will we make redeeming love 
 
 Our daily, nightly songs, 
 And joy like theirs who sing above 
 Shall tune our thankful tongues. 
 
 Ill Children's Praise in Heaven. CM. 
 
 1 XT ARK ! from that glorious world, what songa 
 -*-*■ Those heavenly voices raise. 
 
 Ten thousand thousand infant tongues 
 Unite in perfect praise. 
 
 2 Those are the hymns that we shall know, 
 
 If Jesus we obey ; 
 That is the place where we shall go, 
 If found in wisdom's way. 
 
 3 This is the joy we ought to seek, 
 
 And make our chief concern ; 
 For this we come from week to week, 
 To read, and hear, and learn. 
 
 4 Soon 6hall our earthly race be run ; — 
 
 Our mortal frame decay ; 
 
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12,113 PRAYER. 
 
 Children and teachers, one by one, 
 
 Must droop and pass away. 
 Great God ! impress the serious thought 
 
 This day on every breast ; 
 That both the teachers and the taught 
 
 May enter to thy rest. 
 
 — »>»►©©©<««— 
 PRAYER. 
 
 112 For a suitable spirit in School. L. M. 
 
 1 /" 1 OME, Jesus, lift our souls to thee, 
 ^ From childish follies set us free : 
 Now move our tongues to sing thy praise, 
 And teach our lips thy sweetest lays. 
 
 2 Delightful Sabbaths ! when we meet, 
 Our pleasant lessons to repeat ; 
 Dear Saviour, fit our. souls to rise 
 
 To that long Sabbath in the skies. 
 
 X13 0n enuring the Sabbath- School. C. M. 
 
 1 A DMITTED where thy truths are taught, 
 -£*• While pious hearts adore ; 
 
 Father in heaven ! my spirit ought 
 Thy blessings to implore. 
 
 2 Instruct my ignorance, I pray ; 
 
 My wayward passions tame ; 
 From every folly guard my way, 
 From every sin reclaim. 
 
 3 Each task with pleasure may I learn, 
 
 Each Scripture lesson prize ; 
 And grant thy wisdom to discern 
 Whate'er in darkness lies. 
 1 Short is the time we here may pass, 
 And life is transient too ; 
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PRAYER. 114, 115 
 
 Like the brief flow'ret of the grass, 
 Or like the early dew. 
 
 5 With humble awe thy power I see, 
 
 Thy boundless mercy sing, 
 Few words become a child like me 
 Before so great a King. 
 
 6 Teach me thy precepts to fulfil, 
 
 To trust in Him who died. 
 To yield submission to his will, 
 For all is vain beside. 
 
 H4 Incentives to Prayer. P.M. 
 
 1 T^OLD thy little hands in prayer, 
 *- Bow down at thy mother's knee. 
 Now thy sunny face is fair, 
 Shining through thy golden hair, 
 
 And pleasant thoughts, like garlands, bind thee, 
 Unto thy home ; — yet grief may find thee, 
 Then pray, child, pray. 
 
 2 Now thy mother's hymn abideth 
 Round thy pillow in the night ; 
 
 Her sweet voice thy slumber chideth, 
 By the taper's darkened light. 
 Thy mother's hymn will pass away, 
 Her soft voice must not always stay, 
 Then pray, child, pray. 
 
 U5 Prayer for Grace. 7's, six L. 
 
 1 'DEAREST Father! source of love, 
 ■*-' Teach my infant heart to know, 
 While its soft affections move, 
 
 What to thy rich grace I owe, 
 For the goodness rich and free 
 Thou hast kindly shown to me, 
 
 2 By the misery and woe, 
 Gloom and guilt in which I fell 
 
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116 PRAYER. 
 
 By the bitter tears that flow, 
 By the heavy sighs that swell 
 From the eye and bosom where 
 Rest the shadows of despair. 
 
 3 By the Saviour's humble birth, 
 By his rocky mountain bed ; 
 By the cold unsheltered earth 
 Where in agony he bled ; 
 
 By his last and anguish' d cry, 
 Veiling all the earth and sky ; — 
 
 4 By the pardon he hath bought, 
 
 By the peace which he hath given, 
 By the blessed truths he taught, 
 By the glorious hopes of heaven, 
 Bv all these, oh ! let me learn 
 What I owe him in return. 
 
 5 Take my heart, and make it thine, 
 Never let it from thee rove, 
 
 On its darkness sweetly shine, 
 Change its passions all to love, 
 While i's powers are young and free, 
 Mould them all for heaven and thee. 
 
 110 For Deliverance from Sin. 
 
 1 "LEATHER above, in mercy take 
 
 ■*- A helpless child beneath thy care, 
 And condescend, for Jesus' sake, 
 To listen to my feeble prayer. 
 
 2 I am a little sinful child, 
 
 And have a wicked heart within ; 
 O make me humble, meek and mild 
 And wash me clean from every sin. 
 
 '3 I'm not too yousg for thee to see T 
 
 Thou know' st my frame and nature too ; 
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PRAYER. UT 
 
 And all day long thou look'st on me, 
 
 And see' st my actions through and through. 
 
 4 Thou hearest all the words I say, 
 
 And know'st the thoughts I have within : 
 And whether I'm at work or play, 
 Art sure to see it if I sin. 
 
 5 can I ever tell a lie. 
 
 Or cheat in play, or steal, or fight, 
 Now that I know that thou art by, 
 And hast me always in thy sight ; 
 
 6 And when I want to do amiss, 
 However pleasant it may be, 
 
 I now must always think of this— 
 My heavenly Father looks at me. 
 
 1V7 Prayer for Holiness. L. M. 
 
 J /^.UARD me, God, from every sin, 
 ^* Let heart, and tongue, and life be clean, 
 Though with ten thousand snares beaet, 
 I never would my Lord forget. 
 
 2 Fain would I learn to lay aside 
 Malice and stubbornness and pride, 
 Envy and every evil thought, 
 Nor be my breast with anger hot. 
 
 3 When thus my heart is well prepared, 
 My tongue I easily shall g;uard 
 From every oath and curse profane, 
 Nor take God's reverend name in vain. 
 
 4 No sacred thing shall I deride, 
 
 Nor scoff, nor rair, nor brawl, nor chide ; 
 My soul will every lie detest. 
 And every base indecent jest. 
 
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G 
 
 118, 119 PRAYER. 
 
 118 For the Young. L. M. 
 .REAT Saviour, who didst condescend 
 
 Young children in thine arms to take, 
 Still prove ihyself the children's friend, 
 And save them for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 2 'Tis by the guidance of thy hand 
 Tha' they within thy house appear, 
 And in thine awful presence stand, 
 To hear thy word, and join in prayer. 
 
 3 Like precious seed, in fruitful ground, 
 Let the instruction they receive. 
 
 To thy immortal praise abound, 
 And make them to thy glory live. 
 
 4 Give them a sober, steady mind, 
 Strength to withstand the snares of sin, 
 Boldly to cast the world behind, 
 
 And strive eternal life to win. 
 
 5 To read thy word their hearts incline ; 
 To understand it, light impart ; 
 
 O Saviour, consecrate them thine, 
 Take, full possession of each heart. 
 
 119 • God hears, sees, and knows me. CM. 
 
 1 f^ OD is in heaven — can he hear 
 ^- r A feeble prayer like mine? 
 Yes, little child, thou needst not fear; 
 
 He listeneth to thine. 
 
 2 God is in heaven — can he see 
 
 When I am doing wrong? 
 Yes, that he can — he looks at thee 
 All day and all night long. 
 
 3 God is in heaven— would he know 
 
 If I should tell a lie ? 
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PRAYER. 120, 12J 
 
 Yes, if thou said'st it very low, 
 He'd hear it in the sky. 
 
 4 God is in heaven — can I go 
 To thank him for his care ? 
 Not yet — but love him here below, _ . 
 
 And thou shalt praise him there. { 
 
 120 For the Grace °f the Jioh J 8pi*&- L. M? 
 
 1 riREAT God, behold before thy throne 
 ^-* A band of children lowly bend ; 
 Thy face we seek, thy name we own, 
 And pray that thou wilt be our friend. 
 
 2 Thy Holy Spirit's aid impart, 
 That he may teach us how to pray, 
 Make us sincere, and let each heart 
 Delight to tread in wisdom's way. 
 
 3 O let thy grace our souls renew, 
 And seal a sense of pardon there ; 
 Teach us thy will to know and do, 
 And let us all thy image bear. 
 
 121 Timea and subjects for Prayer. 7's & 6's. 8 L. 
 
 1 (TJ.O, when the morning shineth, 
 ^~* Go, when the noon is bright ; 
 Go, when the eve declineth, 
 
 Go, in the hush of night ; 
 Go. with pure mind and feeling, 
 Cast earthly thoughts away, 
 And in thy chamber kneeling, 
 Do thou in secret pray. 
 
 2 Remember all who love thee, 
 All who are lov'd by thee, 
 
 Pray too, for those who hate thee, 
 If any such there be ; 
 
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122, 123 PRAYER. 
 
 Then for thyself in meekness 
 A blessing humbly claim ; 
 And link with each petition 
 Thy great Redeemer's name. 
 
 122 ■ ffouj to Pra y aright. 
 
 1 T OFTEN say my prayers, 
 r- But do I ever pray ? 
 
 Or do the wishes of my heart 
 Suggest the words I say ? 
 
 2 'Tis useless to implore, 
 Unless I feel my need ; 
 
 Unless 'tis from a sense of want 
 That all my prayers proceed. 
 
 3 I may as well kneel down 
 And worship gods of stone, 
 
 As offer to the living God 
 A prayer of words alone. 
 
 4 For words without the heart 
 The Lord will never hear ; 
 
 Nor will he ever those regard 
 Whose prayers are insincere. 
 
 5 Lord ! teach me what I want, 
 And teach me how to pray ; 
 
 Nor let me e'er implore thy grace, 
 Not feeling what I say. 
 
 123 Pmyer. 
 
 1 /^J.IVER of our every blessing, 
 
 *-* Thou, for whose unceasing care, 
 Earth is still her praise addressing, 
 Hear thy little children's prayer. 
 
 2 Wisdom with our stature grant us, 
 Goodness with each growing year, 
 
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PRAYER. 124, 125 
 
 Nor let folly's wiles enchant U3 
 From our duty's sacred sphere. 
 
 3 Grant us hope when life is ending ; 
 When the pulse forsakes the breast, 
 May our spirit, upward tending, 
 Father ! in thy bosom rest. 
 
 124 Confiding Prayer. C. M. 
 
 1 TN humble accents, Lord, we sing, 
 .-*- And worship near thy throne ; 
 Thou art our Saviour, thou our King, 
 
 O send thy blessings down. 
 
 2 Hast thou not said, " let children come" ! 
 
 'Tis here thy people meet ; 
 And we have learnt there still is room, 
 We bow beneath thy feet. 
 
 3 To thee we give this sacred hour, 
 
 In thee our souls confide ; 
 Beneath the shadow of thy power, 
 Our feet shall never slide. 
 
 125 , Children's Prayer for a Blessing. 7,6. 
 
 1 TT is not earthly pleasure 
 ■*■ That withers in a day ; 
 It is not mortal treasure, 
 
 That flieth soon away ; 
 It*is not friends that leave us, 
 
 It is not sense nor sin, 
 That smile but to deceive us, 
 
 Can give us peace within. 
 
 2 But 'tis religion bringefh 
 
 Joy beyond earth's control ; 
 Rich from the throne it springeth, 
 A fountain to the soul ; 
 
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126, 121 PRAYER. 
 
 He that is meek and lowly, 
 
 The Saviour's face shall see ; 
 To none but to the holy, 
 
 Heaven's gates shall opened be. 
 
 3 Lord, be thy Spirit near us, 
 
 While we thy word are taught ; 
 And may these days that cheer us, 
 
 With future good be fraught ; 
 May we, to heaven invited, 
 
 When youth and life are flown, 
 Teachers and taught united, 
 
 Assemble round the throne. 
 
 126 Prayer to Jesus, from Children. L. M. 
 
 1 TESUS, that condescending King, 
 
 ** Is pleas'd to hear when children sing, 
 And while our feeble voices rise, 
 Will not the humble prayer despise. 
 
 2 Then keep us, Lord, from every sin, 
 Which we can see and feel within ; 
 And what we neither feel nor see, 
 Forgive, for all is known to thee. 
 
 3 We own there's nothing good in us, 
 To tempt thee to befriend us thus : 
 We cannot think a single thought, 
 Nor even thank thee as we ought. 
 
 4 Yet, Lord, we humbly venture nigh, 
 Because thou earnest down to die : 
 And this is all the plea we make, 
 
 " O save us,' for thy mercy's sake." 
 
 127 Hymn for a Child. 7's. 
 1 TESUS bids me seek his face ; 
 
 ** Lord, I come to ask thy grace ; 
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PRAYER. 128 
 
 Send thy Spirit from above, 
 Teach me to obey and love. 
 
 2 Unto thee I fain would go, 
 All 1 want thou canst bestow, 
 Thou wilt e'en a child receive ; 
 Thou wilt all my sins forgive. 
 
 3 Oh, dissolve this heart of stone, 
 Make me thine, and thine alone ; 
 Sin is present with me still, 
 Disobedient is my will. 
 
 4 Sinful thoughts too oft prevail, 
 Vain desires my heart assail : 
 
 O my Saviour, make me whole, 
 Form anew my inmost soul. 
 
 128 Prayirfor Sincerity. CM. 
 
 1 T ORD ! when we bend before thy throne 
 -^ And our confessions pour, 
 
 Teach us to feel the sins we own, 
 And shun what we deplore. 
 
 2 Our contrite spirits pitying see, 
 
 And penitence impart ; 
 And let a healing iay from Thee 
 Beam peace upon our heart. 
 
 3 When our responsive tongues essay 
 
 Their grateiul songs to raise, 
 Grant that our souls may join the lay, 
 And rise to Thee in praise. 
 
 4 When we disclose our wants in prayer, 
 
 May we our wills resign : 
 And not a thought our bosom share, 
 Which is not wholly thine. 
 
 5 Let faith each meek petition fill, 
 
 And waft it to the skies ; 
 
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128, ISO PRATER. 
 
 And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still 
 That grants it. or denies. 
 
 1.29 Prayer for Guidance and Grace. 8's & 
 
 1 T EAD us, Heavenly Father, lead us, 
 ■*•* O'er the world's tempestuous sea; 
 Guard and guide us, keep and feed us,— 
 For we have no help but thee : 
 
 Still possessing every blessing 
 If our God, our Father be. 
 
 2 Saviour ! breathe forgiveness o'er us ; 
 All our weakness thou dost know, 
 Thou didst tread this world before us; 
 Thou didst feel the keenest woe — 
 
 Lone and dreary — weak and weary, 
 Through the desert, thou didst go. 
 
 3 Spirit of our God, descending, 
 Fill our hearts wi'h heavenly joy, 
 Love with kind affection blending ; 
 Pleasure time can never cloy. 
 
 Thus provided, — pardon'd — guided, 
 Nothing shall our peace destroy. 
 
 |3{> Children's Prmjcr. S. 
 
 1 T Of£D, in the days of youth, 
 •*-* May we in grace improve ; 
 And learn the sacred word of truth, 
 
 The Saviour's dying love ! 
 
 2 Our moments haste away, 
 
 With every heaving breath ; 
 And swiftly hastens on the day, 
 When we must sink in death. 
 
 3 While some are never taught 
 
 The way of God with care ; 
 We bless the Lord, that we are brought 
 
 To this thine house of pray'r. 
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PKATER. 13J 
 
 4 Thro' life's dark rugged road, 
 
 Thus tar we're kept by thee; 
 May heaven at last be our abode, 
 
 Thy glory thure to see ! 
 
 131 Children's Prayer. Ts. 
 
 1 T ORD, before thy throne we stand; 
 •*-* Once again thy children see ; 
 Smile upon the youthful band, 
 Suffer us to come to thee. 
 
 2 Whither else should children go, 
 Weak and impotent as we ? 
 Thou hast all things to bestow, 
 Suffer us to come to thee. 
 
 3 Suffer us to come and pray, 
 Daily do we stand in need ; 
 And, if thou should'st turn away, 
 Lord we should be poor indeed ! 
 
 4 Suffer us to come and learn ; 
 Lighten our beclouded eyes ; 
 From our folly make us turn, 
 Or we never can be wise. 
 
 5 Suffer us to come and own 
 How unworthy we have been, 
 Make us look to thee alone 
 For the pardon of our sin. 
 
 6 Suffer us to come and praise ; 
 Condescend to hear our songs ; 
 All we have in thousand ways, 
 Comes from thee, — to thee belongs. 
 
 7 While we here have life and breath, 
 This our constant prayer should be, 
 This our latest sign in death, 
 Suffer us to come to thee. 
 
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132, 133, 134 PRAYEB. 
 
 132 Prayer for Divine Instruction. CM. 
 
 1 T ORD, make me understand thy law, 
 -"-* Show what my faults have been ; 
 And from thy gospel let me draw 
 
 Pardon for all my sin. 
 
 2 Here would I learn how Christ has died, 
 
 To save my soul from hell : 
 
 Not all the books on earth beside 
 
 Such heav'nly wonders tell. 
 
 3 Then let me love my Bible more, 
 
 And take a fresh delight, 
 By day to read thy wonders o'er, 
 And meditate by night. 
 
 133 Prayer for Divine Teaching. S. M. 
 
 1 T ORD ! make me early learn 
 -■^ How Christ, the son of God, 
 Did undertake our great concern ; 
 
 Our ransom cost his blood : 
 
 2 And how he reigns above, 
 
 And sends his Spirit down, 
 To show the wonders of his love, 
 And make his gospel known. 
 
 3. O may that Spirit teach 
 
 And make my heart receive 
 Those truths, which all thy servants preach, 
 And all thy saints believe. 
 
 4 Then shall I praise the Lord 
 
 In a more cheerful strain, 
 That I was taught to read his word, 
 And have not learnt in vain. 
 
 134 For the Spirit of Prayer. S. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, teach us how to pray, 
 -" And give us hearts to ask, 
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PRAYER. 135, 130 
 
 Or ah we seek, or think, or say, 
 Will prove a tiresome task. 
 
 2 Thy Hoiy Spirit send, 
 Our bosoms to inspire ! 
 
 Then shall our praise to thee ascend, 
 With pure and warm desire. 
 
 3 Jesus, our great High-Prtest, 
 Present our prayers above, 
 
 And spread abroad o'er all thou see'st 
 The mantle of thy love. 
 
 4 Teach us to find our bliss 
 In earnest, fervent prayer ; 
 
 For where we pray our Saviour is ; 
 And bliss is only there. 
 
 135 Prayer for Grace and Guidance. 11*5, 
 
 1 C\ DEIGN, God of mercy, to smile on our 
 yj youth, x 
 And early enrich us with wisdom and truth ; 
 
 If when in full manhood fond homes wo must 
 
 leave, 
 May lessons of childhood to memory cleave. 
 
 2 When time, rolling onward, shall leave us aloife. 
 And fond hearts remember the dearest ones gone ; 
 While life's day is closing, may hope's star display 
 A place of reunion — a far brighter day. 
 
 138 T!u Lord's Prayer. 10's & USa. 
 
 1 OUR Father in heaven, we hallow thy name, 
 ^ May thy kingdom holy, on earth be the 
 
 same ; 
 O give to us daily our portion of bread, <• , 
 
 It is from thy bounty that all must be (ed. 
 
 2 Forgive our transgressions, and teach us to k&iov 
 That humble compassion that pardons each foe 
 6 81 
 
131, 138 PRAYER. 
 
 Keep us from temptation, from weakness and sin, 
 And thine be the glory, for ever, amen. 
 
 137 For Protection guidance and Grace. CM. 
 
 1 f ) THOU, the guard of infant days, 
 ^ The guide of erring youth ; 
 Direct our minds to understand 
 
 Thy sacred word of truth. 
 
 2 In early life, to us, Lord, 
 
 Thy pard'ning mercy show, 
 And while our minds are early taught, 
 May we in knowledge grow. 
 
 3 Should we to riper years attain, 
 
 O ! be thou still our friend ; 
 To guide us in the heav'nly road, 
 Till life with us shall end. 
 
 '138 Prayer Defined. CM. 
 
 1 "DRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, 
 L •*• Utter'd or unexpress'd ; 
 * The motion of a hidden fire, 
 That trembles in the breast. 
 
 >; £ Prayer is the burden of a sigh, 
 k t The falling of a tear ; 
 Y The upward glancing of an eye, 
 When none but God is near. 
 
 .u3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech 
 
 That infant lips can try ; 
 c .' f : Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach 
 
 The Majesty on high. 
 
 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, 
 
 The Christian's native air; 
 u -His watch- word at the gates of death ; 
 ] $ lie enters heaven with prayer. 
 
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PRAYER. 130 
 
 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, 
 
 Returning from his ways ; 
 While angels in their songs rejoice, 
 And cry, " Behold, he prays !" 
 
 6 The saints in prayer appear as one, 
 
 In word, and deed, and mind ; 
 While with the Father, and the Son, 
 Sweet fellowship they find. 
 
 7 Nor prayer is made on earth alone ; 
 
 The Holy Spirit pleads, 
 And Jesus, on th' eternal throne, 
 For mourners intercedes. 
 
 Thou, by whom we come to God, 
 
 The life, the truth, the way ! 
 The path of prayer Thyself hast trod : 
 Lord, teach us how to pray ! 
 
 139 Jl Child's prayer in Sickntaa. CM. 
 
 1 ^INCE, mighty God, my health and ease 
 *^ And life belong to thee, 
 
 I might not murmur shouldst thou please 
 To take them all from me. 
 
 2 Thou hast a right to use the rod, 
 
 Which I should meekly bear ; 
 And yet I may entreat that God 
 A sinful child would spare. 
 
 3 I own the comforts I possess, 
 
 And thank thy care of me, 
 While thousands languish in distress, 
 And pine in poverty. 
 
 4 Yet look in pity on my pain, 
 
 My little strength restore : 
 And grant me life and health again, 
 To serve thee evermore. 
 
140,141,142 PRAYER. 
 
 140 Suffer them to Come. 7'fl 
 
 1 Q AVI OUR, may a little child 
 
 ■*^ Through thy grace be reconciled, 
 Who can feel indeed within 
 Much of evil, much of sin ? 
 
 2 Yes, thou saidst, and that's my plea, 
 " Suffer such to come to me ; 
 
 Turn no little child away, 
 
 Heaven is filled with such as they." 
 
 3 Saviour ! to thine arms I fly, 
 Ere my childhood passes by ; 
 In thy fear my years be passed, 
 Whether first, or midst, or last. 
 
 1.41 Prayer for Remembrance. CM. 
 
 1 rpHAT Jesus hears when children pray, 
 
 X Is joyful news to me ; 
 I'll seek his face without delay, 
 And cry," Remember me." 
 
 2 Dear Saviour, look upon a child, 
 
 Who fain would worship thee ; 
 By nature I am all defiled, 
 But Oh ! remember me. 
 
 3 Through all the dangerous paths of youth, 
 
 Do thou my leader be ; 
 Teach me to walk the way of truth ; 
 Dear Lord, remember me. 
 
 4 And when life's journey shall be o'er, 
 
 Thy mercy may I see ; 
 Dear Saviour, I would ask no more 
 Than this, " Remember me." 
 
 142 Prayer for Christ's Succor. 7's. 
 
 10 U who once didst con 
 Little children to receive 
 
 1 HPHOU who once didst condescend 
 
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PRAYER. 143, 144 
 
 To thy call, Almighty Friend, 
 
 We, thy youthful flock, would cleave. 
 
 2 Dangers thick beset us round : 
 Where for succor shall we flee ? 
 May our help be ever found, 
 Blessed Saviour,all in thee. 
 
 143 CldldrerCs Prayer. C. M. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY Father, heavenly King! 
 -^*- W.ho rules the world above ; 
 Accept the tribute children bring 
 
 Of gratitude and love. 
 
 2 To thee, each morning, when we rise, 
 
 Our early vows we pay; 
 And e'er the night hath closed our eyes, 
 We thank thee for the day. 
 
 3 Our Saviour, ever good and kind, 
 
 To us his word hath given ; 
 That children, such as we, may find 
 That path that leads to heaven. 
 
 4 O Lord, extend thy gracious hand, 
 
 To guide our erring youth ; 
 
 And lead us to that blissful land 
 
 Where dwells eternal truth. 
 
 144 Prayer fur Spiritual protection. 8*S & 7's. 
 
 1 lATHIIiE our glowing hearts are beating 
 * * With the joys to youth so dear ; 
 
 While love's voice our life is greeting, 
 And its smiles our footsteps cheer ; 
 
 Still, to sweeten all our pleasures, 
 
 Dearest Saviour! be thou near. 
 
 2 When temptation's struggles hold us, 
 When by painful fears opprest ; 
 Sweetly, then, kind Shepherd,fold us 
 To thy soft and faithful breast ; 
 
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145, 146 PRA1TER. 
 
 Gently take us ; — gently take us 
 To the flattering spirit's rest. 
 
 3 Be our Shield in ev'ry danger, 
 Light, mid ev'ry thick'ning gloom, 
 Friend, when this cold world's a stranger, 
 Hope when sinking to the tomb ; 
 
 Raise our spirits,blest Redeemer ! 
 
 Then to heaven's unfading bloom, 
 
 145 Prayer must be Spiritual. CM. 
 
 1 "\\7"HEN daily I kneel down to pray, 
 
 * * As I am taught to do, 
 God does not care for what I say, 
 Unless I feel it too. 
 
 2 Yet foolish thoughts my heart beguile— 
 
 And when I pray or sing, 
 I'm often thinking all the while 
 About some other thing. 
 
 3 Some idle play, or childish toy, 
 
 Can send my thoughts abroad ; 
 Though it should be my greatest joy 
 To love and seek the Lord. 
 
 4 O let me never, never dare, 
 
 To act a trifler's part ; 
 Or think that God will hear a prayer 
 That comes not from the heart. 
 
 5 But if I make his ways my choice, 
 
 As holy children do, 
 Then while I seek him with my voice 
 My heart will love him too. 
 
 "146 Prayer for Sabbath- Scholars. 7*S 
 
 1 /~J_ UIDE our youth, O God, we pray, 
 " Lead us in thy holy way, 
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PRAYER. 141 
 
 And may all our lives be passed 
 As we'd wish them at the last. 
 
 2 Smile on those whose time and care, 
 Give us our instruction here ; 
 
 Let our conduct ever prove 
 Gratitude for all their love. 
 
 3 Father, teach us while we live 
 Ev'ry day our thanks to give ; 
 
 Then with those we here have known 
 Join in praise around thy throne. 
 
 14L7 Prayer of a Child in Jems' name. CM. 
 
 1 CHALL I presume to venture near 
 *^ A God so just and true ? 
 
 Or, sinful as I am, appear 
 Before his piercing view. 
 
 2 How oft I grieve his holy eye, 
 
 And break his righteous law ; 
 And think some thought of vanity 
 With every breath I draw ! 
 
 3 Yet, Lord, a sinful child may turn 
 
 To wisdom's pleasant ways: 
 For Jesus' sake, thou wilt not spurn, 
 My feeble pray'r and praise : 
 
 4 He died, that sinners, such as I, 
 
 May have their sins forgiven : 
 He died, that sinners, when they die, 
 May live with him in heaven. 
 
 5 It is for this I come to pray, 
 
 And on his grace depend ; 
 That even at the judgment day, 
 The Lord may be my friend. 
 
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148, 149 PRAYER. 
 
 14:8 Proyer for -Guidance mid Instruction- C M. 
 
 1 f} THAT the Lord would guide my ways 
 . ^ To keep his statutes still: 
 
 O that my (<xod would grant me grace 
 To know and do his wili. 
 
 2 O send thy Spirit down to write 
 
 Thy law upon my heart ; 
 Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 
 Nor act the liar's part. 
 
 3 Conduct my footsteps by thy word, 
 
 And make my heart sincere ; 
 Let sin have no dominion, Lord, 
 But keep my conscience clear. 
 
 4 Make me to walk in thy commands ; 
 
 ''1 is a delightful road ; 
 Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands 
 Offend against my God. 
 
 149 Sabbath- Scholar's Prayer. CM. 
 
 1 {~\ THAT the Lord would teach my tongue 
 ^ The heavenly song to raise ; 
 
 O that the Lord my heart would fill 
 With love, and joy, and praise ! 
 
 2 O that the Lord my steps would guide 
 
 In paths of righteousness: 
 that the Lord my lips would teach 
 His ways and works to bless i 
 
 5 O that the Lord would give me faith, 
 
 The blessed Christ to see ; 
 that he now would give me grace, 
 That I to him may tiee ! 
 
 4 that the Lord would make rae know 
 The riches of his grace ; 
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PRAYER. 150 
 
 Then should I live and please him too, 
 And dying see his face. 
 
 J5Q The Lord's Prayer. L. M. 
 
 1 OUR Father! who dost dwell on high 
 ^ In heaven, so far above our sight ; 
 All hallowed be thy name, we cry, 
 Thy glorious name, so great in might. 
 
 2 Thy kingdom come ! O haste the time 
 When all shall bow before thy throne', 
 When every nation, every clime, 
 Shall thy supreme dominion own. 
 
 3 Thy will be done on earth, O Lord ! 
 As it is done in heaven above ; 
 Where angel-hosts perform thy word, 
 With holy zeal and ardent love. 
 
 4 Give us each day our daily bread, 
 With every other needed good ; 
 And while our bodies thus are fed, 
 Feed thou our souls with angel's food, 
 
 5 Pardon our sins, O Lord \ we pray, 
 Repeated every hour we live ; 
 Forgiving grace to us display, 
 
 As we each other's faults forgive. 
 
 6 Save from, or bring us safely through, 
 Temptation's sharp and trying hour ; 
 Preserve us from all evil, too, 
 
 And guard our souls from Satan's power. 
 
 7 Thine is the power, the kingdom thine, 
 And thine the glory evermore ; 
 
 Let all in heaven and earth combine 
 Thy name forever to adore. 
 
151, 152 PRAYER. 
 
 151 Prayer for Purity of life. 
 
 1 YI/TTH humble heart and tongue, 
 
 * * My God, to thee I pray ; 
 O make me learn, whilst I am young, 
 How I may cleanse my way. 
 
 2 Now in my early days, 
 Teach me thy will to know ; 
 
 O God, thy sanctifying grace 
 Betimes on me bestow. 
 
 3 Make an unguarded youth 
 The object of thy care ; 
 
 Help me to choose the way of truth, 
 And fly from every snare. 
 
 4 My heart, to folly prone, 
 Renew by power divine ; 
 
 Unite it to thyself alone, 
 And make me wholly thine. 
 
 5 O let thy word of grace 
 
 My warmest thoughts employ ; 
 Be this, through all my following days, 
 My treasure and my joy. 
 
 6 To what thy laws impart 
 Be my whole soul inclined ; 
 
 O let them dwell within my heart, 
 And sanctify my mind. 
 
 7 May thy young servant learn 
 By these to cleanse his way ; 
 
 And may I here the path discern, 
 That leads to endless day. 
 
 152 Prayer for Light on the Bible. 
 
 1 TESUS. my Saviour and my Lord, 
 " To thee I lift mine eyes ; 
 Teach and instruct me by thy word, 
 
 And make me truly wise. 
 
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PRAYER. 153, 154 
 
 2 Make me to know and understand 
 
 Thy whole revealed will ; 
 Fain would I learn to comprehend 
 Thy love more clearly still. 
 
 3 Help me to read the Bible o'er 
 
 With ever new delight : 
 Help me to love its author more j 
 To seek thee day and night. 
 
 4 O let it purify my heart, 
 
 And guide me all my days ; 
 Its wonders, Lord, to me impart, 
 And thou shalt have the praise. 
 
 153 The Yolir, S, caking Divine Guidance. S. M. 
 
 1 "pROM earliest dawn of life, 
 
 •*- Thy goodness wo have shared ; 
 And still we live io sing thy praise, 
 By sovereign mercy spared. 
 
 2 To learn and do thy will, 
 
 O Lord, our hearts incline ; 
 
 And o'er the paths of future life 
 
 Command thy light to shine. 
 
 3 While taught thy word of truth, 
 
 We would that word receive ; 
 And when we hear of Jesus' name, 
 In that blest name believe ! 
 
 4 Oh let us never tread 
 
 The sinner's dangerous road, 
 But trace those holy paths which lead 
 To glory and to God. 
 
 154: H° w t0 bthnve in God's Houie. L. M. 
 
 1 \U"E ought to speak with humble fear 
 * * Whenever we kneel down to pray ; 
 
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155, 156 PRATER. 
 
 His holy word with reverence hear, 
 And never break the Sabbath-day. 
 
 2 But as there will be much amiss, 
 Whatever care and pains we take, 
 We'll beg the Lord to pardon this, 
 And hear our prayers for Jesus' sake. 
 
 JEjjj Prayer for the rising generation. 
 
 1 /TJ.REAT God, now condescend 
 " To bless the rising race : 
 
 Soon may their willing spirits bend 
 To thy victorious grace ! 
 
 2 O what a vast delight 
 Their happiness to sec ! 
 
 Our warmest wishes all unite 
 To lead their souls to thee. 
 
 3 May they receive thy word,. 
 Conff-ss the Saviour's name, 
 
 And follow their despised Lord, 
 Amidst reproach and shame. 
 
 156 A Sabb &h- Scholar's Prayer. 
 
 1 THREAT God in heaven above, 
 vX yj e ff er U p ( n love 
 
 This hymn of praise ; 
 Help us, O Lord, to be 
 True worshippers of Thee, 
 And keep us ever free 
 
 From evil ways. 
 
 2 May all our teachers feel 
 A pure and holy zeal 
 
 To serve Thee well ;- 
 And may they hand in hand, 
 A blcgt and happy band, 
 Lead children to that land 
 
 Where angels dwell. 
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CONFESSION. 157, 158 
 
 CONFESSION. 
 
 157 Of Original Depravity. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, when my wretched soul surveys 
 •" The various follies of my ways, 
 Well may I tremble to appear 
 
 Laden with guilt, and shame, and fear. 
 
 2 Adam our head has brought disgrace, 
 And pain and death, on all bis race ! 
 From him my ruined nature came, 
 Heir to his sorrow and his shame. 
 
 3 My body weak, and dark my mind, 
 To good averse, to sin inclined, 
 And oh ! too soon the deadly fruit 
 Ripened from that pernicious root. 
 
 4 Duty required my early care 
 Each vain indulgence to forbear, 
 Required me, all the good I knew 
 With constant vigor to pursue. 
 
 5 But my vain heart and stubborn will 
 In its own ways would wander still, 
 Vainly I seek to plead a word 
 Silent in guilt before the Lord. 
 
 158 A aiild>s Confession. C. M. 
 
 1 (\ LORD, forgive a sinful child, 
 ^ Whoso heart is all unclean ; 
 How base am I, and how defiled 
 
 By the vile work of sin ! 
 
 2 O change this stubborn heart of mine, 
 
 And make me pure within ; 
 Still manifest thy love divine, 
 And save me from my sin. 
 
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159, 160 CONFESSION. 
 
 3 Stubborn, untractable, and wild, 
 
 By nature is my heart : 
 Lord, to me, a patient, mild, 
 And holy mind impart. 
 
 4 Then shall I make redeeming love 
 
 My daily, hourly song ; 
 And joys like theirs who sing above, 
 Shall tune an infant's tongue. 
 
 159 Tlie hard Heart. CM. 
 
 1 YyHAT is there, Lord, a child can do, 
 
 ' * Who feels with guilt opprest ? 
 There's evil that I never knew 
 Before, within my breast. 
 
 2 My thoughts are vain, my heart is hard, 
 
 My temper apt to rise ; 
 And when I seem upon my guard, 
 It takes me by surprise. 
 
 3 And yet if I begin to pray, 
 
 And lift my feeble cry ; 
 Some thoughts of folly or of play 
 Prevent me when I try. 
 
 4 On many Sabbaths, though I've heard 
 
 Of Jesus and of heaven, 
 I've scarcely listened to thy word, 
 Or prayed to be forgiven. 
 
 5 O look with pity in thine eye 
 
 Upon a heart so hard ; 
 Thou wilt not slight a feeble cry, 
 Or show it no regard. 
 
 160 & n Confessed. C M. 
 1 T ORD! we are sinners in thy sight, 
 
 -" Transgressors of thy laws ; 
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CONFESSION. 161, lt» £ 
 
 Nor dare we to our innocence 
 Presume to trust our cause. 
 
 2 Thy curses thunder o'er our heads, 
 
 And sound their dire alarms : 
 And where's the worm prepared to meet 
 Omnipotence in arms ? 
 
 3 Stretch forth thine hand, almighty Love, 
 
 Repeat thy deeds of fame, 
 And snatch the brands, to ruin doomed, 
 From hell's devouring flame. 
 
 4 Then shall we in our grateful songs 
 
 Employ our future days, 
 And, through a bless'd eternity, 
 Immortal anthems raise. 
 
 161 S{n Confessed. L. M. 
 
 1 HP HO UGH I am young, yet I have sinned, 
 
 ■*- Forgotten God, transgressed his laws ; 
 And holy angels could not gain 
 Pardon for me, nor plead my cause. 
 
 2 To Jesus then I'll meekly go ; 
 
 My penitence these tears will prove ; 
 And he who wept for human wo, 
 Will take me to his arms of love. 
 
 3 Then will I sing, while life shall last, 
 Glory to God for pardoning love ; 
 And when the hour of death is passed, 
 Join in immortal praise above. 
 
 162 Confession of Sin , and Prayer for pardon* CM. 
 
 1 A SINNER, Lord, behold I stand, 
 -^ In thought, and word, and deed ! 
 But Jesus sits at thy right hand, 
 For such to intercede. 
 
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163 CONFESSION. 
 
 2 From early infancy, I know, 
 
 A rebel I have been, 
 And daily as I older grow, 
 I fear I grow in sin. 
 
 3 But God can change this evil heart, 
 
 Can give a holy mind, 
 And his own heavenly grace impart, 
 Which those who seek shall find. 
 
 4 To heaven can reach the softest word, 
 
 A child's repenting prayer— 
 For tears are seen, and sighs are heard, 
 And thoughts regarded there. 
 
 5 Then let me all my sins confess, 
 
 And pardoning grace implore, 
 That I may love my follies less, 
 And love my Saviour more. 
 
 103 Confession of a particular Sin. 
 
 1 T ORD, I confess before thy face, 
 ■*- J Hnw naughty I have been : 
 
 Look down from heaver,' hy dwelling place, 
 And pardon this my sin. 
 
 2 Forgive mv temper. Lord, I pray, 
 
 . My passion and my pride : ^ 
 
 The wirked words I dar'd to say, 
 And wicked thoughts beside. 
 
 3 I cannot lay me down to re3t 
 
 In quiet, on my bed, % 
 
 Until with shame I have confess' d 
 The naughty things I said. 
 
 4 The Saviour answer'd not again, 
 
 Nor spake an angry word, 
 To all the scoffs of wicked men, 
 Although He was their Lord \ 
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CONCESSION. 164} 165 
 
 5 And who am I, a sinful child, 
 
 Such angry words to say ! 
 Make me as mild as he was mild, 
 And take my pride away. 
 
 6 For Jesus' sake forgive my crime, 
 
 And change this stubborn heart ; 
 And grant me grace, another time, 
 To act a better part. 
 
 X04: Confession of a Sin, with sorrow. L. W, 
 
 1 T ORD, I have dared to disobey 
 
 ■*-* My friends on earth and thee in heaven ! 
 Oh, help me now to come ai*d pray, 
 For Jesus* sake, to be forgiven. 
 
 2 I cannot say I did not know, 
 
 For I've been taught thy holy will ; 
 And while my conscience told me so, 
 And bade me stop, I did it still. 
 
 3 But thou w,ast there to see my crime, 
 And write it in thy judgment-book : 
 Oh, make me fear another time, 
 
 A sinful word, or thought, or look. 
 
 4 Forgive me, Lord; forgive, I pray, 
 This evil thing that I have done ; 
 And take my sinful heart away, 
 And make me holy, like thy Son. 
 
 165 Confession of a Wandering Mind. P.M. 
 
 1 T ORD, hear a sinful child complain, 
 ■" Whose little heart is very vain, 
 
 And folly dwells within : 
 What is it — for thine eye can see — 
 That is so very dear to me : 
 That steals my thoughts away from thee, 
 And leads me into sin ? 
 
 7 91 
 
166 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 
 
 2 Whatever gives me most delight, 
 If 'tis offensive in thy sight, 
 
 I would no more pursue : — 
 Since nothing can be good for me, 
 However pleasant it may be, 
 That is displeasing, Lord, to thee, 
 
 May I dislike it too ! 
 
 3 When I attempt to read or pray, 
 I'm often thinking of my play, 
 
 Or some such idle thing. 
 How happy are the saints in bliss, 
 Who love no sinful world like this ; 
 But all their joy and glory is, 
 
 To praise their heavenly King ! m 
 
 4, These trifling pleasures here below — 
 ' I wonder why I love them so ; 
 They cannot make me blest : 
 O that to love my God might be 
 The greatest happiness to me ! 
 And may he give me grace to see 
 That this is not my rest ! 
 
 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 
 
 166 The Nature of Repentance and Faith. L. M. 
 
 1 rPHEY must repent, and must believe, 
 
 •*- Who Christ's salvation would receive, 
 
 Oh, may the Spirit faith impart, 
 
 And work repentance in my heart. 
 
 _• Bless'd Jesus, who can be so base 
 As to suspect thy power or grace ! 
 Or who can e'er so stupid be, 
 To slight thy blessings, Lord, and thee ! 
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REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 161, 168 
 
 3 With humble, rev'rent hope and love, 
 I to thy gracious feet would move ; 
 And to thy care my all resign, 
 Resolv'd to be for ever thine ; 
 
 4 The sins and follies I have done, 
 Humbled in dust I would bemoan ; 
 And while past guilt I thus deplore, 
 I would repeat my sins no more. 
 
 5 But by a life of zeal and love, 
 
 My faith and my repentance prove : 
 So shall thy grace my sins forgive, 
 Jesus shall smile, and I shall live. 
 
 1 67 *** Goodness of God Uading to Repentance. S. M. 
 
 1 TTOW gentle God's commands, 
 •*■■*■ How kind his precepts are; 
 Come cast your burden on the Lord, 
 
 And trust his constant care. 
 
 2 His bounty will provide, 
 
 His saints securely dwell ; 
 That hand which bears creation up 
 Shall guard his children well. 
 
 3 His goodness stands approved, 
 
 Unchanged from day to day : 
 I'll drop my burdens at his feet, 
 And bear a song away. 
 
 168 Repentance. S. M. 
 1 TF Jesus Christ was sent 
 
 -*- To save us from our sin, 
 And kindly teach us to repent, 
 We should at once begin. 
 
 He says he loves to see 
 A broken-hearted one ; 
 
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169 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 
 
 He loves that sinners such as we 
 Should mourn for what we've done. 
 
 3 'Tis not enough to say 
 We're sorry and repent ; 
 
 Yet still go on from day to day, 
 Just as we always went. 
 
 4 Repentance is, to leave 
 The sins we loved before ; 
 
 And show that we in earnest grieve, 
 By doing so no more. 
 
 5 Lord, make us thus sincere, 
 To watch as well as pray ; 
 
 However small, however dear, 
 Take all our sins away. 
 
 6 And since the Saviour came 
 To make us turn from sin, 
 
 With holy grief and humble shame, 
 We would at once begin. 
 Kj9 Earnest Supplication. 
 
 a TESUS ! hear a weeping mourner — 
 " Hear a sinner poor and vile : 
 Hear me — once a wicked scorner — 
 Now implore thy pitying smile. 
 
 J2 Friend of sinners ! I have scorned thee — 
 Scorned thy name, and scorned thy laws 
 Yet in mercy hast thou warned me— 
 Yet in mercy plead my cause. 
 
 3 Plead my cause, with power prevailing, 
 At the sovereign bar of God ; 
 Save me from eternal wailing — 
 Save me from Jehovah's rod ! 
 
 A Lord of pity ! see me languish 
 Attthy feet, and bid me live ; 
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KEFENTANCE AND FAITH. IIO, 111 
 
 Thou alone canst ease my anguish, - 
 Thou alone canst pardon give. 
 
 170 Jl broken Heart. L. M. 
 
 1 C\ THOU that hcar'st when sinners cry, 
 ^ Though all my crimes before thee lie, 
 Behold them not with angry look, 
 
 But blot their memory from thy book. 
 
 2 Create my nature pure within, 
 And form my soul averse to sin : 
 Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, 
 Nor hide thy presence from my heart. 
 
 3 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, Lord, 
 Thy help and comfort still afford ; 
 And let a wretch come near thy throne, 
 To plead the merits of thy Son. 
 
 4 A broken heart, my God, my King, 
 Is all the sacrifice I bring ; 
 
 The God of grace will ne'er despite 
 A broken heart for sacrifice. 
 
 171 The only Retreat. CM. 
 
 1 C\ THOU, whose tender mercy hears 
 " Contrition's humble sigh, 
 Whose hand indulgent wipes the tears 
 
 From sorrow's weeping eye ; 
 
 2 See, low before thy throne of grace, 
 
 A wretched wanderer mourn : 
 Hast thou not bid me seek thy face ? 
 Hast thou not said, Return ? 
 
 3 And shall my guilty fears prevail, 
 
 To drive me from thy feet ? 
 let not this dear refuge fail, 
 This only safe retreat. 
 
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112, 173 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 
 
 4 O shine on this benighted heart, 
 With beams of mercy shine ; 
 And let thy healing voice impart 
 A taste of joys divine. 
 
 1*72 God commands Repentance. CM. 
 
 1 TJEPENT, the voice celestial cries, 
 -*•*' Nor longer dare delay ; 
 
 The soul that scorns the mandate dies, 
 And meets the wrathful day. 
 
 2 No more the sovereign eye of God 
 
 O'erlooks the crimes of men ; 
 He sends his messengers abroad, 
 To warn the world of sin. 
 
 3 Ye sinners, inhis presence bow, 
 
 And all your guilt confess ; 
 Accept the offer' d Saviour now, 
 Nor trifle with his grace. 
 
 4 Soon will the awful trumpet sound, 
 
 And call you to his bar ; 
 For mercy knows th' appointed bound 
 And yields to vengeance there. 
 
 5 O ! listen to the Saviour's call, 
 
 While he prolongs your days ; 
 Now yield your hearts, and prostrate fall, 
 And weep, and love, and praise. 
 
 173 The Repentant Robber. CM. 
 
 1 A S on the cross the Saviour hung, 
 ■"■ And wept, and bled, and died, 
 He pour'd salvation on a wretch 
 
 That languish' d at his side. 
 
 2 His crimes, with inward grief and shame, 
 
 The penitent confess'd ; 
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REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 174 
 
 Then turned his dying eyes to Christ, 
 And thus his prayer address' d : 
 
 3 " Jesus, thou Son and heir of heaven! 
 
 Thou spotless Lamb of God ! 
 
 I see thee, bathed in sweat and tears, 
 
 And weltering in thy blood. 
 
 4 " Yet quickly, from these scenes of woe, 
 
 In triumph thou shalt rise, 
 Burst through the gloomy shades of death, 
 And shine above the skies. 
 
 5 " Amid the glories of that world, 
 
 Dear Saviour, think on me, 
 And in the vict'ries of thy death 
 Let me a sharer be." 
 
 6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears, 
 
 And instantly replies, — 
 
 II To-day thy parting soul shall be 
 With me in paradise." 
 
 174 Returning- to God. L. M. 
 
 1 T3ETURN, my wandering soul, return, 
 ■*■* And seek an injured Father's-face ; 
 Those warm desires that in thee burn, 
 Were kindled by redeeming grace. 
 
 2 Return, my wandering soul, return, 
 And seek a Father's melting heart; 
 His pitying eye thy griefs discern, 
 
 His heavenly balm shalj heal thy smart. 
 
 3 Return, my wandering soul, return, 
 Thy dying Saviour bids thee live ; 
 Go, view his bleeding side, and learn 
 How freely Jesus can forgive. 
 
 Return, my wandering soul, return, 
 And wipe away the falling tear ; 
 
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115) 116 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 
 
 'Tis God who says, "no longer mourn," 
 'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near. 
 
 175 Jl Penitent pleading for Pardon. L. M. 
 
 1 CHOW pity, Lord, O Lord forgive, 
 ^ Let a repenting rebel live ; 
 
 Are not thy mercies large and free ? 
 May not a sinner trust in thee ? 
 
 2 wash my soul from every sin, 
 
 And make my guilty conscience clean ; 
 Here on my heart the burden lies, 
 And past offences pain my eyes. 
 
 3 My lips with shame my sins confess, 
 Against thy law, against thy grace ; 
 Lord, should thy judgment grow severe, 
 I am condemned, but thou art clear. 
 
 4 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, 
 Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, 
 Would light on some sweet promise there, 
 Some sure support against despair. 
 
 176 The Decision. L. M. 
 
 1 '"pHE smitten heart and starting tear 
 
 ■*• Which bade me live for God and heaven, 
 Have sometimes roused my solemn fear, 
 And made me wish my sins forgiven. 
 
 2 But when I mingled with the crowd 
 That hasten to the world of woe, 
 
 I felt too stubborn, and too proud 
 
 To yield to Christ, and heavenward go. 
 
 3 And thus I've gone from day to day, 
 From month to month, and year to year, 
 Refusing still to bend and pray, 
 
 And shed the penitential lear. 
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REPENTANCE AND FAITH. ITT, 178 
 
 4 But I'm resolved no longer now 
 To put away the day of grace ; 
 Lest God in anger strike the blow 
 And make, despair my dwelling place. 
 
 177 Pleading for Mercy. L. M. 
 
 1 "1*7* HEN at thy footstool, Lord, I bend, 
 
 v ™ And plead with thee for mercy there, 
 Think of the sinner's dying Friend, 
 And for his sake receive my prayer ! 
 
 2 O think not of my shame and guilt, 
 My thousand stains of deepest aye ; 
 Think of the blood which Jesus spilt, 
 And let that blood my pardon buy. 
 
 3 O think upon thy holy word, 
 And every precious promise there, 
 How prayer should evermore be heard, 
 And how thy glory 'tis to spare. 
 
 4 Remember not my doubts and fears, 
 My strivings with thy grace divine ; 
 Think upon Jesus' woes and tears, 
 And let his merits stand for mine. 
 
 X78 Trust for the unknoim Future. CM. 
 
 1 IXTHAT sorrows may my life attend, 
 • . I never can foretell ; 
 
 But if the Lord will be my friend, 
 I know that all is well. 
 
 2 If all my earthly friends should die, 
 
 And leave me mourning here, 
 Since God will hear the orphan's cry, 
 O what have I to fear ? 
 
 3 But, Lord, whatever grief or ill 
 
 For me may be in store, 
 
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119 LOVE. 
 
 Make me submissive to thy will, 
 And I will ask no more. 
 
 LOVE. 
 
 l'TO Jesus the proper Object of Love. L. M. 
 
 1 TF love, the noblest, purest, best, 
 •*■ If truth all other truth above, 
 Will claim returns from every breast : 
 
 surely Jesus claims our love. 
 
 2 There's not a hope with comfort fraught, 
 Triumphant over death and time, 
 
 But Jesus mingles with the thought; 
 Forerunner of our course sublime. 
 
 3 His image meets me in the hour 
 Of joy, and brightens every smile ; 
 
 1 see him, when the tempests lower, 
 Each terror soothe, each grief beguile. 
 
 4 I see his pitying, gentle eye, 
 When lowly want appeals for aid ; 
 I hear him in the frequent sigh, 
 
 Which mourns the waste that sin has maae. 
 
 5 I meet him at the lowly tomb, 
 
 I weep where Jesus wept before : 
 
 And there, above the grave's dark gloom, 
 
 I see him rise ; — and weep no more. 
 
 6 Then ask me not to live and be 
 A stranger to that gen'rous flame 
 Which warms, and to eternity, 
 Must warm my soul at Jesus name. 
 
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LOVE. 180, 181 
 
 180 ^at shaU I render to the Lord. V B. 
 
 1 Ty HAT can I, my Maker, do, 
 
 " To repay the debt I owe ? 
 Earthly treasures are too few, 
 Earthly treasures all too low. 
 Shall I labor for the poor ? 
 For the souls in error lost ; 
 They who poverty endure, 
 Long by pain and sorrow tost ? 
 
 2 Shall I this, my Maker, do, 
 To repay the debt I owe ? 
 
 Oh ! these deeds are all too few, 
 And these gifts are all too low ! 
 Shall each talent thou hast given, 
 Wholly consecrated be ? 
 And like incense rise to heaven 
 OfTer'd gratefully to thec. 
 
 3 Vain to pay this debt I owe, 
 All the service I can do, 
 Earthly deeds are all too low, 
 Earthly years are all too few. 
 Faint is all the praise I breathe, 
 Here thy mercies to repay : 
 But I pray thee to receive 
 
 All my feeble lips can say. 
 
 |$ji Love to God,hoivshmvn. L. M. 
 
 1 CINCE love is as my duty known, 
 
 O How must this love to God be shown ? 
 Sure I the highest thoughts should raise 
 To him, who is above all praise. 
 
 2 His favor I must most desire, 
 
 And still to please him, must aspire, 
 To him my constant worship pay, 
 And all his sacred laws obey. 
 
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182, 183 love. 
 
 3 If to afflict me be his will, 
 
 I'll bear it with submission still ; 
 A tender father sure he proves, 
 And but corrects because he loves. 
 
 4 His word with diligence I'll hear, 
 To him present my daily prayer, 
 And while new blessings I implore, 
 For blessings past I will adore. 
 
 X82 Love t0 Jesvs - L. M. 
 
 1 "117"HEN Jesus Christ was here below, 
 
 * * And spread his works of love abroad, 
 If I had lived so long ago, 
 I think I should have loved the Lord. 
 
 2 Jesus, who was so very kind, 
 Who came to pardon sinful men, 
 
 Who healed the sick, and cured the blind — 
 Oh ! must I not have loved him then ? 
 
 3 But where is Jesus ? — Is he dead ? 
 Oh, no ! he lives in heaven above ; 
 
 " And blest are they," the Saviour said, 
 
 " Who, though they have not seen me, love." 
 
 4 He sees us, from his throne on high, 
 As well as when on earth he dwelt : 
 And when to hnn poor children cry, 
 He feels such love as then he felt. 
 
 5 And if the Lord will grant me grace, 
 Much I will love him, and adore ; 
 
 But when in heaven I see his face, * 
 
 'Twill be my joy to love him more. 
 
 "183 Love to our Neighbour, how shown. L. M. 
 
 1 T BY my love to men must prove 
 - 1 How cordially my God I love ; 
 
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love. 184, 185 
 
 To those whom he hath clothed with power, 
 I must be subject every hour. 
 
 2 To parents, and to rulers too, 
 Pay honor and obedience due ; 
 In all I utter, truth maintain, 
 In every act let justice reign. 
 
 3 In all my feeble hands can do, 
 The good of all I must pursue ; 
 And where my powers of action fail, 
 Kind wishes in my heart prevail. 
 
 4 Since by God's pardoning grace I live, 
 Well may I all my foes forgive : 
 
 And, as Christ's word and pattern showed, 
 Conquer their evil by my good. 
 
 184 The sum °f JJtth J io Cod and Man - L. M. 
 
 1 HP HE knowledge which my heart desires, 
 
 ■*- Is but to learn what God requires ; 
 And O ! what joy my breast must move 
 To hear that all that law is love. 
 
 2 This is the sum of every part, 
 
 To love the Lord with all my heart, 
 That I should love my neighbours too, 
 And what I wish from them should do. 
 
 3 How short and sweet ; how good and plain, 
 Easy to learn and to retain ! 
 
 O may thy grace my soul renew ! 
 And 'twill be sweet to practise too. 
 
 Jg5 * Tlie Gnlden Rule. CM. 
 
 1 HP O do to others as I would 
 J- That they should do to me, 
 Will make me honest, kind and good, 
 As children ought to be. 
 
186 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 2 I know I should not steal, nor use 
 
 The smallest thing I see ; 
 Which I should never like to lose, 
 If it belonged to me. 
 
 3 And this plain rule forbids me quite, 
 
 To strike an angry blow ; 
 Because I should not think it right 
 If others served me so. 
 
 4 But any kindness they may need, 
 
 I'll do, whate'er it be ; 
 As I am very glad indeed, 
 When they are kind to me. 
 
 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 186 The Exctllency of the Word. 
 
 1 T^ATHER of mercies! in thy word 
 ■*■ What endless glory shines ! 
 
 For ever be thy name adored, 
 For these celestial lines. 
 
 2 Here may the wretched sons of want 
 
 Exhaustless riches find ; 
 Riches above what earth can grant, 
 And lasting as the mind. 
 
 3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 
 
 Spreads heavenly peace around ; 
 And life and everlasting joys 
 Attend the blissful sound. 
 
 4 O may these heavenly pages be 
 
 My ever dear delight ; 
 And still new beauties may I see, 
 And still increasing light. 
 110 
 
scmrTURE. 187 » 188 
 
 5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, 
 Be thou for ever near ; 
 Teach me to love thy sacred word 
 And view my Saviour there. 
 
 Ig7 Light and glory of the Word. CM. 
 
 1 A GLORY gilds the sacred page, 
 -^*- Majestic, like the sun ; 
 
 It gives a light to every age — 
 It gives, but borrows none. 
 
 2 The hand that gave it still supplies 
 
 The gracious light and heat ; 
 His truths upon the nations rise — 
 They rise, but never set. 
 
 3 Let everlasting thanks be thine, 
 
 For such a bright display, 
 As makes a world of darkness shine 
 With beams of heavenly day. 
 
 4 My soul rejoices to pursue 
 
 The steps of him I love, 
 Till glory breaks upon my view 
 In brighter worlds above. 
 
 188 Scripture the source of Heavenly Light. C. M. 
 
 1 TTOW precious is the book divine, 
 J - A By inspiration given ! 
 
 Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 
 1 o guide our souls to heaven. 
 
 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts 
 
 In this dark vale of tears : 
 Life, light, and joy, it still imparts 
 And quells our rising fears. 
 
 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night 
 
 Of life, shall guide our way, 
 
 111 
 
SCRIPTURE. 189,190 
 
 Till we behold the clearer light 
 Of an eternal day. 
 
 189 Word of God suitably received. L. M. 
 
 1 rpHY word, O Lord! is light and food, 
 
 -*- The law of truth, and source of good: 
 There thou hast pointed out my way 
 To pardon and perpetual day. 
 
 2 May I receive it, Lord, as thine, 
 Receive it as the word divine, 
 With firm assent, with listening ear, 
 With bending heart, and filial fear. 
 
 3 Make me to know its saving might, 
 
 Its quickening power, its cheering light : 
 May it my stubborn heart subdue, 
 And still my sinful soul renew. 
 
 4 Oh ! let it richly dwell within, 
 To' keep me from the snares of sin, 
 And guide me still to choose my way, 
 That I no more may go astray. 
 
 5 Thus shall I stand approv'd of God, 
 And follow still the heavenly road : 
 Here like an heir of heaven shall live, 
 And there .a crown of life receive. 
 
 190 Uacs °f ihe Scripture. 
 
 1 TTOLY Bible! book divine ! 
 ■!■*■ Precious treasure ! thou art mine ! 
 Mine, to tell me whence I came ; 
 Mine, to teach me what I am. 
 
 2 Mine, to chide me when I rove ; 
 Mine, to show a Saviour's love ; 
 Mine, art thou to guide my feet, 
 Mine, to judge, condemn, acquit. 
 
 112 
 
SCRIPTURE. 191, 192 
 
 3 Mine, to comfort in distress, 
 If the Holy Spirit bless ; 
 Mine, to show, by living faith, 
 Man can triumph over death. 
 
 4 Mine, to tell of joys to come, 
 And the rebel sinner's doom ; 
 O thou precious book divine ! 
 Precious treasure ! thou art mine ! 
 
 191 The Guide of the Young. CM. 
 
 1 TJOW shall the young secure their hearts, 
 ■*- A And guard their lives from sin ? 
 
 Thy word the choicest rules imparts, 
 To keep the conscience clean. 
 
 2 Thy word is everlasting truth ; 
 How pure is every page ! 
 
 O may its precepts guide our youth, 
 And well support our age. 
 
 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, 
 That guides us all the day ; 
 
 And through the dangers of the night, 
 A lamp to lead our way. 
 
 4 Lord, send thy word to every heart, 
 By thine almighty voice : 
 
 Early from sin may we depart, 
 And make thy love our choice. 
 
 192 Instruction from the Bible. L. P. M. 
 
 1 T LOVE the volume of thy word ; 
 ■*• What light and joy those leaves afford 
 
 To souls benighted and distressed ! 
 Thy precepts guide my doubtful way, 
 Thy fear forbids my feet to stray, 
 Thy promise leads my heart to rest. 
 
 8 1)» 
 
193, 194 SCRIPTURE. 
 
 2 Thy threatenings wake my slumbering eyes, 
 And warn me where my danger lies ; 
 
 But 'tis thy blessed gospel, Lord, 
 That makes my guilty conscience clean, 
 Converts my soul, subdues my sin, 
 
 And gives a free, but large reward. 
 
 3 Who knows the errors of his thoughts ? 
 My God, forgive my secret faults, 
 
 And from presumptuous sins restrain : 
 Accept my poor attempts of praise, 
 That I have read thy book of grace 
 
 And book of nature not in vain. 
 
 193 God's nature and Man's duty taught. L. M. 
 
 1 XTOW shall a young immortal learn 
 -" This great, this infinite concern ; 
 "What my Almighty Maker is, 
 
 And what the way this God to please ? 
 
 2 Shall some bright angel spread his wing, 
 The welcome message down to bring ? 
 Or must we dig beneath the ground, 
 Deep as where silver mines are found ? 
 
 3 I bless his name for what I hear ; 
 The word of life and truth is near : 
 
 His gospel sounds through all our land ; 
 The Bible meets my outstretched hand: 
 
 4 That sacred book, inspir'd by God, 
 In our own tongue is spread abroad : 
 That blessed book we all may read, 
 And learn the knowledge which we need. 
 
 194: Heading the Bible. L. M. 
 
 1 T^7*ITH humble prayer, O may I read 
 * " Whate'er shall to my Saviour lead ; 
 
SCRIPTURE. 195, 196 
 
 And may his Spirit now impart 
 A lowly mind, a thankful heart. 
 
 2 Be thou my teacher and my guide, 
 That what I read may be applied ; 
 My danger and my refuge show, 
 And let me thy salvation know. 
 
 195 God>s Word a Treasure. 8, 7. 
 
 1 "IX^HAT a mercy, what a treasure 
 
 ™ * We possess in God's own word, 
 Where we read with sacred pleasure 
 Of the love of Christ our Lord. 
 
 2 That blest word reveals the Saviour 
 
 Whom our souls so deeply need, 
 O what mercy, love, and favor, 
 That for sinners Christ should bleed ! 
 
 3 While each wretched heathen nation 
 
 Nothing knows, dear Lord, of thee, 
 In this happy land, salvation 
 Clearly is revealed to me. 
 
 4 O the blessedness of knowing 
 
 Christ our Saviour's precious love ; 
 Freely on a child bestowing 
 Grace and mercy from above. 
 
 196 77,e BibU a Treasure. C. M. 
 
 1 '"PHIS is the field where hidden lies 
 
 ■*■ The pearl of price unknown ; 
 Those children are divinely wise 
 Who make that pearl their own. 
 
 2 Here consecrated water flows, 
 
 To quench our thirst of sin ; 
 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows. 
 Nor danger dwells therein. 
 
 115 
 
191, 198 SCK1PTUHE. 
 
 3 This is the judge that ends the strife, 
 Where wit and reason fail ; 
 Our guide to everlasting life 
 Through all this gloomy vale. 
 
 197 What the Bible teaches. L. ]VL 
 
 1 rpHIS is a precious book indeed ! 
 
 X Happy the child that loves to read ! 
 'Tis God's own word, which he has giv'n 
 To shew our souls the way to heaven. 
 
 2 It tells us how the world was made ; 
 And how good men the Lord obey'd : 
 Here his commands are written, too, 
 To teach us what we ought to do. 
 
 3 It bids us all from sin to fly, 
 Because our souls can never die ; 
 
 It points to heav'n, where angels dwell, 
 And warns us to escape from hell. 
 
 4 But what is more than all beside, 
 The Bible tells us, Jesus died ! 
 This is its best, its chief intent, 
 To lead poor sinners to repent. 
 
 5 Be thankful, children, that you may 
 Read this good Bible every day : 
 
 'Tis God's own word, which he has given 
 To shew your souls the way to heaven. 
 
 108 Scriptures above all price. C. M. D. 
 
 1 T ET avarice from door to door, 
 -*- i Her fav'rite god pursue, 
 Thy word, O Lord ! we value more 
 
 Than India or Peru. 
 Here mines of knowledge, love, and joy, 
 
 Are opened to our signt, 
 The purest gold without alloy, 
 And gems divinely bright. 
 116 
 
SCRIPTURE. 199 
 
 2 The counsels of redeeming grace, 
 
 These sacred leaves unfold ; 
 And here the Saviour's lovely face, 
 
 Our raptured eyes behold. 
 Here light, descending from above, 
 
 Directs our doubtful feet ; 
 Here promises of heavenly love 
 
 Our ardent wishes meet. 
 
 3 Our numerous griefs are here redress'd, 
 
 And all our wants supplied ; 
 Nought we can ask to make us blest, 
 
 Is in this book denied. 
 For these inestimable gains 
 
 That so enrich the mind ; — 
 O ! may we search with eager pains, 
 
 Assured that we shall find. 
 
 199 Instruction from Nature and Scripture- CM. 
 
 1 T HEAR the voice of nature's praise, 
 ■*- 'Mid summer's joyous bovvers, 
 And when the streams with crystal maze 
 
 Refresh the thirsty flowers. 
 
 2 And where the high o'erarching trees 
 
 In verdant robes are drest, 
 It comes on ev'ry gentle breeze 
 From bough, and spray, and nest. 
 
 3 Then if the things by nature taught, 
 
 Breathe music o'er the sod, 
 How high should rise our raptured thought, 
 We, who are taught of God. 
 
 4 To us he speaks, — from morning's cell, 
 
 From ev'ning's dewy sphere, 
 And when the Sabbath's holy bell, 
 Melodious warns the ear. 
 
 117 
 
200, 201 INVITATION. 
 
 5 To us he speaks, — He guides our choicer, 
 By heaven's own book divine, 
 
 And aids our teacher's much loved voice, 
 To impress each treasured line. 
 
 6 To us He speaks, — and we in praise, 
 Would still our answer bring; 
 
 Here, where creation prompts our lays, 
 And there, where angels sing. 
 
 200 Scripture the Source of Instruction. C. M. 
 
 1 T ET children who are taught thy word, 
 -^ Their lost condition see ; 
 
 By saving faith, O ! may they, Lord, 
 To Christ for pardon flee. 
 
 2 More of thy grace may teachers know, 
 
 Thy Spirit's aid impart ; 
 Much patience, love, and zeal, bestow, 
 To stimulate each heart. 
 
 3 May children and their teachers rise 
 
 In Heaven's triumphant throng, 
 And join to sing their Saviour's praise 
 In one eternal song. 
 
 — .>►♦©©«<«««— 
 
 INVITATION. 
 
 201 The Heavenly Gtttst. L. M. 
 
 1 "DEHOLD a Stranger at the door! 
 
 -' J He gently knocks, has knock'd before;* 
 Has waited long, is waiting still : 
 You use no other friend so ill. 
 
 2 Oh, lovely attitude ! he stands 
 With melting heart and open hands ; 
 
 118 
 
INVITATION. 202, 203 
 
 Oh, matchless kindness ! and he shows 
 This matchless kindness to his foes ! 
 
 3 Rise, touch' d with gratitude divine, 
 Turn out his enemy and thine ; 
 Turn out that hateful monster, Sin, 
 And let the Heavenly Stranger in. 
 
 4 Yet know— nor of the terms complain, 
 Where Jesus comes he comes to reign- 
 To reign with universal sway : 
 
 Ev'n thoughts must die that disobey. 
 
 5 Sovereign of Souls ! thou Prince of Peace ! 
 Oh, may thy gentle reign increase ! 
 Throw wide the door, each willing mind ; 
 And be his empire— all mankind. 
 
 202 Children invited to Christ. CM. 
 
 1 p O ME, children, hail the Prince of Peace ! 
 ^ Obey the Saviour's call ; 
 
 Come seek his face and taste his grace, 
 And crown him " Lord of all. 
 
 2 In life's young morn your tribute bring, 
 
 Ye children great and small, 
 And chant the praise of Christ your King, 
 O ! crown him " Lord of all." 
 
 3 All hail the Saviour, Prince of Peace, 
 
 Let saints before him fall, 
 Let sinners seek his pardoning grace, 
 And crown him " Lord ot all. 
 203 Invitation and Promise. CM. 
 
 1 p OME, children, learn to fear the Lord, 
 ^ And that your days be long, 
 Let not a false or spiteful word 
 Be found upon your tongue. 
 
204 INVITATION. 
 
 2 Depart from mischief, practise love; 
 
 Pursue the works of peace ; 
 So shall the Lord your ways approve 
 And set your souls at ease. 
 
 3 His eyes awake to guard the just, 
 
 His ears attend their cry ; 
 When broken spirits dwell in dust, 
 The God of grace is nigh. 
 
 4 When desolation like a flood 
 
 O'er the proud sinner rolls, 
 
 You shall a refuge find in God, 
 
 For he redeems your souls. 
 
 204 Youth expostulated with. CM. 
 
 1 /^.RACE is a plant, where'er it grows, 
 *-* Of pure and heavenly root: 
 
 But fairest in the youngest shows, 
 And yields the sweetest fruit. 
 
 2 Ye careless sinners, hear betimes 
 
 The voice of sovereign love ! 
 Your youth is stain' d with many crimes, 
 But mercy reigns above. 
 
 3 For you the public prayer is made, — 
 
 O, join the public prayer ! 
 For you the trickling tear is shed, — 
 O, shed yourselves a tear ! 
 
 4 We pray that you may early prove 
 
 The Spirit's power to teach ; 
 
 You cannot be too young to love 
 
 That Jesus whom we preach. 
 
 5 Bestow, O Lord, upon our youth, 
 
 The gift of saving grace ; 
 And let the seed of sacred truth 
 Fall in a fruitful place. 
 120 
 
INVITATION. 205,206 
 
 205 Expostulation. L. M. 
 
 1 TTASTEN, O sinner, to be wise, 
 
 •"- And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
 The longer wisdom you despise, 
 The harder is she to be won. 
 
 2 O hasten, mercy to implore, 
 
 And stay not for the morrow's sun ; 
 For fear thy season should be o'er 
 Before this evening's stage be run. 
 
 3 O hasten, sinner, to return, 
 
 And stay not for the morrow's sun, 
 For fear thy lamp should fail to burn 
 Before the needful work is done. 
 
 4 hasten, sinner, to be blest, 
 
 And stay not for the morrow's sun, 
 For fear the curse should thee arrest 
 Before the morrow is begun. 
 
 5 O Lord, do thou the sinner turn ! 
 
 Now rouse him from his senseless state ! 
 O let him not thy counsel spurn 
 Nor rue his fatal choice too late ! 
 
 206 Earl y xek God - 0. M, 
 
 1 TF you will turn away from sin 
 -*■ In childhood's early day, 
 
 The Lord will make you pure within, 
 And take your guilt away. 
 
 2 He'll show you all his matchless love, 
 
 He'll make you heirs of light, 
 And give you grace, that you may prove 
 Still faithful in his sight. 
 
 3 He'll lead you in the pleasant way 
 
 Of holiness and peace ; 
 
 121 
 
207, 208 INVITATION. 
 
 And guide you thus to endless day, 
 Where sin and sorrow cease. 
 
 4 Oh, stay not in the road to death, 
 But to the Saviour come ; 
 And, when you lose life's fleeting breath, 
 He'll send and take you home. 
 
 207 Waiting at Wisdom's gate. CM. 
 
 1 1V/FY heart has been too long ensnared 
 ■*■ In folly's hurtful ways; 
 
 O may I be at length prepared 
 To hear what wisdom says. 
 
 2 'Tis Jesus from the mercy-seat 
 
 Invites me to his rest ; 
 He calls poor sinners to his feet, 
 To make them truly blest. 
 
 3 Approach, my soul, to wisdom's gates, 
 
 Approach without delay ; 
 No one who watches there, and waits, 
 Shall e'er be turned away. 
 
 4 He will not let me seek in vain ; 
 
 For all who trust his word 
 Shall everlasting life obtain, 
 And favor from the Lord. 
 
 208 God invites. 8, 7, 4. 
 
 1 QINNERS, hear, for God haih spoken, 
 ^ 'Tis the God that reigns on high; 
 
 He whose law the world has broken 
 Sends you tidings of great joy ! 
 
 Hear his message, 
 Hear it, sinners, lest you die. 
 
 2 Hear the gospel, sinners,hear it, 
 
 Joyful news from heaven it brings ; 
 Here's a fountain — O draw near it ! — 
 Opened by the King of Kings : 
 122 
 
INVITATION. 209, 210 
 
 Living water 
 Thence in streams e'.ernal springs. 
 
 3 Sinners, hear — why will you perish ? 
 Death to life, O why prefer ? 
 Why your vain delusions cherish ? 
 Why from truth persist to err ? 
 
 Wisdom calls you, 
 Happy they who learn of her. 
 
 209 Come, whosoever will. CM. 
 
 1 C\ WHAT amazing words of grace 
 ^ Are m the gospel found ! 
 Suited to ev'ry sinner's case, 
 
 Who knows the joyful sound. 
 
 2 Poor sinful, thirsty, fainting souls, 
 
 Are freely welcome here ; 
 
 Salvation, like a river, rolls, 
 
 Abundant, free and clear. 
 
 3 Come then, with all your wants and wounds, 
 
 Your every burden bring ! 
 Here love, unchanging love, abounds, 
 A deep celestial spring ! 
 
 4 Millions of sinners, vile as you, 
 
 Have here found life and peace ; 
 Come, then, and prove its virtues too, 
 And drink, adore, and bless. 
 
 210 Christ's regard for little Children. CM 
 
 1 CEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, 
 13 with all-engaging charms ; 
 Hark ! how he calls the tender lambs, 
 
 And folds them in his arms. 
 
 2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, 
 
 " Nor scorn their humble name ; 
 
 12? 
 
211,212 EARLY PIETY. 
 
 For 'twas to bless such souls as these, 
 The Lord of angels came." 
 
 3 We bring them, Lord, by fervent prayer, 
 
 And yfeld them up to Thee : 
 Jovful that we ourselves are thine, — 
 Thine let these children be. 
 
 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear : 
 
 Ye children, seek his face ; 
 
 And fly with transport to receive 
 
 The blessings of his grace. 
 
 211 Invitat'cms of Scripture. 
 
 1 HP HE Saviour calls— let every ear 
 •*- Attend the joyful sound ; 
 
 Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear ; 
 Hope smiles reviving round. 
 
 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, 
 
 Here streams of bounty flow; 
 And life, and health, and bliss impart, 
 To banish mortal woe. 
 
 3 Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy's voice ; 
 
 The gracious call obey ; 
 Mercy invites to heavenly joys, — 
 And can you yet delay ? 
 
 4 Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hearts ; 
 
 To Thee let sinners fly, 
 And take the bliss thy love imparts, 
 And drink and never die. 
 
 EARLY PIETY. 
 
 212 Early Religion commanded. 
 
 1 TN the soft season of thy youth, 
 x In nature's smiling bloom, 
 124 
 
EARLY PIETY. 213 
 
 Ere age arrive, and trembling wait 
 Its summons to the tomb. 
 
 ',1 Remember thy Creator, God ; 
 For him thy powers employ ; 
 Make him thy fear, thy love,' thy hope, 
 Thy confidence and joy. 
 
 3 He shall defend and guide thy course, _ 
 
 Through life's uncertain sea ; 
 Till thou art landed on the shore 
 Of blest eternity. 
 
 4 Then seek the Lord betimes, and choose 
 
 The path of heavenly truth ; 
 The earth affords no lovelier sight 
 Than a religious youth. 
 
 213 Prompt Obedience. 
 
 1 COON as I heard my Father say, 
 ^ " Ye children, seek my grace ;" 
 My heart replied, without delay, 
 
 " I'll seek my Father's face." 
 
 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, 
 
 Nor frown my soul away ; 
 God of my life, I fly to thee 
 In a distressing day. 
 
 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear, 
 
 Leave me to want or die. 
 My God would make my life his care, 
 And all my nead supply. 
 
 4 My fainting flesh h ad died with grief, 
 
 Had not my soul believed 
 To see thy grace provide relief; 
 Nor was my hop^ deceived. 
 
 5 Wait on the Lord, yi » trembling saints, 
 And keep your cou rage up ; 
 
214, 215 EARLY PIETY. 
 
 He'll raise your spirit when it faints, 
 And far exceed your hope. 
 
 214 The Youn S invited to Christ. 
 
 1 VE hearts with youthful vigor warm, 
 
 -*- In smiling crowds draw near, 
 And turn from every 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 my face, 
 
 Is sure my love to gain : 
 And those that early seek my 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, 
 For here true bliss I find. 
 
 215 Youth exlwrted from Jlbijah's example. 
 
 1 VE lovely tribes,- in youthful bloom, 
 
 ■*■ A sweet and smiling joy g.ssume ; 
 Come, and with cheerful voicf ;s raise 
 To God, your grateful songs of praise. 
 
 2 Kindly he makes your lives I ds care ; 
 His favors, still, you richly 3' hare ; 
 Now to the God of grace an d truth, 
 Devote your prime and flov er of youth. 
 
. EARLY TIETY. 216*217 
 
 3 Think how the young Abijah stood, 
 Blooming in youth, belov'd of God ; 
 
 This all his youthful beauty crown'd, •> 
 
 " That in him some good thing was found !" 
 
 4 Almighty grace his mind renew' d, 
 And all his soul to God subdued ; 
 'Twas love divine that formed his heart. 
 To love and choose the better part. 
 
 5 Dear monument of grace and truth ! 
 Thus lived and died this happy youth ; 
 May every youth to pray incline — 
 
 O let Abijah' s God be mine ! 
 
 216 Youth addressed and prayed for. L. M. 
 
 1 VE lovely tribes of smiling youth, 
 
 -*■ Attend the voice of sacred truth ; 
 Your parents' hope, and joy, and boast, 
 Let not the word on you be lost. 
 
 2 As plants you flourish, thrive, and grow ; 
 But do you God the Saviour know 1 
 
 In age and stature you increase ; 
 But do you kpow the God of grace ? 
 
 3 Ah ! let not sin consume the prime 
 Of youthful, healthful, precious time ! 
 Do not these golden hours employ 
 In pride, and fleeting carnal joy. 
 
 4 As plants of piety and grace, 
 
 The strength and glory of our race, 
 
 O may you grow, and thrive, and shine, 
 
 In beauties heavenly and divine. 
 
 21*7 Yielding to Christ. 8'f. 
 
 1 f) JESUS! delight of my soul, 
 ^ My Saviour, my Shepherd divine ! 
 
 127 
 
218 EARLY FIEXY. 
 
 I yield to thy blessed control. 
 My body ond spirit are thine. 
 
 2 Thy love I can never deserve, 
 
 That bids me be happy in thee ; 
 My God and my King I will serve, 
 Whose favor is heaven to me. 
 
 3 How can I thy goodness repay, 
 
 By nature so weak and defiled ? 
 Myself I have given away, 
 
 O call me thine own little child. 
 
 4 And art thou my Father above ? 
 
 Will Jesus abide in my heart ? 
 
 bind me so fast with thy love 
 That I never from thee shall depart. 
 
 218 What sl "iU I render ? C.M.D. 
 
 1 HP HO UGH God preserves me ev'ry hour, 
 - 1 - And feeds me ev'ry day, 
 
 1 feel it is not in my pow'r 
 His goodness to repay. 
 
 The youngest child, the greatest king, 
 
 Alike must humbly own, 
 No worthy off'ring they can bring, 
 
 To lay before his throne. 
 
 2 For we, and all wo offer, too, 
 
 Are His who rules above, 
 Then is there nothing I can do 
 
 To prove my grateful love ? 
 An humble heart he'll not despise, 
 
 For 'tis his chief delight ; 
 This is a holy sacrifice 
 
 Well pleasing in his sight. 
 
 3 The richest gifts before his throne 
 
 Would no acceptance find ; 
 But he will kindly deign to own 
 A meek and humble mind. 
 128 
 
EARLY PIETY. 219, 220 
 
 This \3 an off' ring we may bring, 
 
 However mean our store, 
 The youngest child, the greatest king 
 
 Can give him nothing more. 
 
 219 A Child's aspirations C. M. 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY God, while earth and heav'n 
 •^*- Thy power and skill proclaim ; 
 
 Wilt thou permit a child to sing 
 The honors of thy name ? 
 
 2 Great God, be thou my hope and strength, 
 
 To thee my spirit flies ; 
 While the first tributes of my voice 
 In grateful accents rise. 
 
 3 The early dawn of op'ning life 
 
 Has prov'd thy guardian care , 
 
 O may I through my future years 
 
 Thy grace and goodness share. 
 
 4 Behold, I give myself to thee, 
 
 And in thy name confide ; 
 Most gracious God, O deign to be 
 My father, friend, and guide. 
 
 220 Loveliness of Early Piety . CV M. D. 
 
 1 ~D Y cool Siloam's shady rill, 
 -*-* How sweet the lily grows ; 
 
 How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, 
 
 Of Sharon's dewy rose. 
 And such the child, whose early feet 
 
 The paths of peace have trod ; 
 Whose tender heart, with influence sweet, 
 
 Is upward drawn to God. 
 
 2 By cool Siloam's shady rill, 
 
 The lily must decay ; 
 The rose that blooms beneath the hill, 
 Must shortly fade away ; 
 
 9 J29 
 
221, 222 EARLY PIETY. 
 
 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour 
 
 Of man's maturer age, 
 Will blight the soul with sorrow's power, 
 
 Or stormy passion's rage. 
 
 3 Oh ! thou whose infancy was found 
 
 With heavenly rays to shine, 
 Whose years, with spotless virtue crown' d, 
 
 Were all alike divine. 
 Supported by thy bounteous breath, 
 
 We seek thy gracious throne, 
 In childhood, manhood, age, and death, 
 
 To keep us still thine own. 
 
 221 Example of Jesus an incentive to Piety , L. M. 
 
 1 "D Y Jesus' pure example taught, 
 
 JJ May we be led in serious thought, 
 Lord ! in early life to see 
 And seek our happiness in thee. 
 
 2 May our young minds and mem'ries be 
 Here train'd to early piety ; 
 
 And may our hearts through all our days 
 Be thus devoted to thy praise. 
 
 222 Earll J Instruction. C. M. 
 
 1 TJOW happy is the child who hears 
 -*-*• Instruction's warning voice ; 
 And who celestial wisdom makes 
 
 His early, only choice. 
 
 2 For she has treasures greater far, 
 
 Than east or west unfold ; 
 And her rewards more precious are 
 Than all their stores of gold. 
 
 3 She guides the young with innocence 
 
 In pleasure's path to tread ; 
 A crown of glory she bestows 
 Upon the aged head. 
 130 
 
EARLY PIETY. 223, 224 
 
 4 According as her labors rise, 
 So her rewards increase ; 
 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her paths are peace. 
 
 223 Holl J ^solutions. L. M, 
 
 1 TV/TAY I resolve with all my heart, 
 
 IVJ. with all my powers to serve the Lord, 
 Nor from* his precepts e'er, depart, 
 Whose service is a rich reward. 
 
 2 Oh ! be his service all my joy, 
 Around let my example shine ; 
 Till others love the blest employ, 
 And join in labors so divine. 
 
 3 Oh ! may I never faint nor tire, 
 
 Nor wand'ring leave his sacred ways; 
 Great God accept my soul's desire 
 And give me strength to live thy praise. 
 
 224 The advantages of Early Religion. CM. 
 
 1 X-TAPPY the child, whose tender years 
 -*•■*■ Receive instruction well ; 
 
 Who hates the sinner's path, and fears 
 The road that leads to hell. 
 
 2 When we devote our youth to God, 
 
 'Tis pleasing in his eyes ; 
 A flow'r,when offered in the bud, 
 Is no vain sacrifice. 
 
 3 'Tis easier work if we begin 
 
 To fear the Lord betimes ; 
 While sinners, who grow old in sin, 
 Are harden' d in their crimes. 
 
 4 'Twill save us from a thousand snaran, 
 
 To mind religion vounsr ; 
 
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225 EARLY PIETY. 
 
 Grace will preserve our following years, 
 And make our virtue strong. 
 
 5 To thee, Almighty God! to thee, 
 
 Our childhood we resign ; 
 'Twill please us to look back and see 
 That our whole lives were thine. 
 
 6 Let the sweet work of pray'r and praise 
 
 Employ my youngest breath ; 
 Thus I'm prepared for longer days, 
 Or fit for early death. 
 
 225 Earll J Consecration. C. M. 
 
 1 TN the bright morn of life, when youth 
 •*■ With vital ardor glows, 
 
 And shines in all the fairest charms 
 That beauty can disclose ; 
 
 2 Deep in thy soul, before its powers 
 
 Are yet by vice enslaved, 
 Be thy Creator's glorious name 
 And character engraved j 
 
 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud 
 
 The sunshine of thy days: 
 And cares, and toils, in endless round, 
 Encompass all thy ways. 
 
 4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age 
 
 With vain regret deplore, 
 And sadly muse on former joys,' 
 That now return no more. 
 
 5 True wisdom, early sought and gained, 
 
 In age will give thee rest ; 
 O then, improve the morn of life, 
 To make its evening blest ! 
 132 
 
EARLY PIETY. 226,221 
 
 226 Seeking jirst the Kingdom of God. C. M. 
 
 1 ]V~OW let a true ambition rise, 
 "*-^ And ardor fire our breast, 
 
 To reign in worlds above the skies, 
 In heavenly glories drest. 
 
 2 Behold Jehovah's royal hand 
 
 A radiant crown display, 
 Whose gems with vivid lustre shine, 
 While stars and suns decay. 
 
 3 Away each grovelling anxious care, 
 
 Beneath a Christian's thought; 
 
 We spring to seize immortal joys, 
 
 Which our Redeemer bought. 
 
 4 Ye hearts, with youthful vigor warm, 
 
 The glorious prize pursue : 
 Nor fear the want of earthly good, 
 While heaven is kept in view. 
 
 227 Children encouraged to seek. C. M. 
 
 1 "C 1 N QUIRE, ye children, for the way 
 •*-* That leads to Zion's hill; 
 
 And thither set your steady face 
 With a determined will. 
 
 2 Come, let us to his temple haste, 
 
 And seek his favor there : 
 Before his footstool humbly bow, 
 And pour our fervent prayer. 
 
 3 Come, let us join our souls to God, 
 
 In everlasting bands ; 
 And seize the blessing he bestows, 
 With eager hearts and hands. 
 
 4 Come let us seal without delay 
 
 The covenant of his grace ; 
 Nor shall the years of distant life 
 Its memory efface. 
 
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228, 229, 230 early piety. 
 
 228 The ways of Wisdom. CM. 
 
 1 Ty HY should we spend our youthful days 
 
 * * In folly and in sin ? 
 When wisdom shows her pleasant ways, 
 And bids us walk therein. 
 
 2 Folly and sin our peace destroy, 
 
 They glitter and are past : 
 They yield us but a moment's joy, 
 And end in death at last. 
 
 3 But, if true wisdom we possess, 
 
 Our joys shall never cease ; 
 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, 
 And all her paths are peace. 
 
 4 may we, in our youthful days, 
 
 Attend to wisdom's voice ; 
 And make these holy, happy ways, 
 Our own delightful choice ! 
 
 229 Self-dedicalion. S. M. 
 
 1 T ORD ! I would come to thee, 
 ■*-* A sinner all defiled ; 
 
 O take the stain of guilt away, 
 And own me as thy child. 
 
 2 I cannot live in sin, 
 
 And feel a Saviour's love; 
 Thy blood can make my spirit clean ; 
 write my name above ! 
 
 230 " Suffer little Children to come." C. M. 
 
 1 "VTOUNG children once to Jesus came, 
 . ■*• His blessing to entreat : 
 
 And I may humbly do the same 
 Before his mercy-seat. 
 
 2 For when their feeble hands were spread, 
 
 And bent each infant knee, 
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EARLY PIETY. 231 
 
 11 Forbid them not," the Saviour aaid, 
 And so he says of me. 
 
 3 Though now he is not here below, 
 
 We know his holy will ; 
 
 To him may little children go, 
 
 And seek a blessing still. 
 
 4 Well pleased that little flock to gee, 
 
 The Saviour kindly smiled ; « 
 
 then he will not frown on me, 
 Because I am a child. 
 
 5 For as so many years ago, 
 
 Children his pity drew, 
 I'm sure he will not let me go 
 Without a blessing too. 
 
 t> Then while this favor to implore, 
 My little hands are spread, 
 Do thou thy sacred blessings pour, 
 Lord Jesus, on my head. 
 
 231 Examples of Early Piety . 
 
 1 T^TTHAT blest examples do we find, 
 
 vv Writ in the word of truth, 
 Of children that began to mind 
 Religion in their youth ! 
 
 2 Je3us, who reigns above the sky, 
 
 And keeps the world in awe, 
 Was once a child as young as I, 
 And kept his Father's law. 
 
 3 At twelve years old he talked with men 
 
 (The Jews all wond'ring stand,) 
 Yet he obey'd his mother then, 
 And came at her command. 
 
 4 Children a sweet hosanna sung, 
 
 And blest their Saviour's name ; 
 
 135 
 
EARLY FIETY. 
 
 They gave him honor with their tongue, 
 While scribes and priests blaspheme. 
 
 5 Samuel the child was wean'd and brought 
 
 To wait upon the Lord ; 
 Young Timothy betimes was taught 
 To know his holy word. 
 
 6 Then why should I so long delay 
 
 What others learnt so soon ? 
 I would not pass another day 
 Without this work begun. 
 
 232 " Give me thy Heart." 7's. 
 
 1 "LTEAR ye not a voice from heaven, 
 •*-■- To the listening spirit given ? 
 Children, come ! it seems to say, 
 Give your hearts to me to-day. 
 
 2 Sweet as is a mother's love, 
 Tender as the heavenly Dove, 
 Thus it speaks a Saviour's charms : 
 Thus it wins us to his arms. 
 
 3 Lord, we will remember thee, 
 While from pains and sorrows free ; 
 While our day is in its dew, 
 
 And the clouds of life are few. 
 
 4 Then, when night and age appear, 
 Thou wilt chase each doubt and fear ; 
 Thou our glorious leader be, 
 
 When the stars shall fade and flee. 
 
 5 Now to thee, O Lord ! we come, 
 In our morning's early bloom ; 
 Breathe on us thy grace divine ; 
 Touch our hearts, and make them thine ! 
 
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BMHA* PIETY. 233,234 
 
 233 We an but Young. L. M. 
 
 1 \^7"E arc but young — yet we may sing 
 
 * * The praises of our heavenly King ; 
 He made the earth, the sea, the sky, 
 And all the starry worlds on high. 
 
 2 We are but young — yet we have heard 
 The gospel news, the heavenly word : 
 If we despise the only way, 
 Dreadful will be the judgment day. 
 
 3 We are but young — yet we must die, 
 Perhaps our latter end is nigh ; 
 Lord, may we early seek thy grace, 
 And rind in Christ a hiding-place. 
 
 •4 We are but young — we need a guide ; 
 
 Jesus, in thee we would confide ; 
 
 O lead us in the path of truth, 
 
 Protect and bless our helpless youth. 
 5 We are but young — yet God has shed 
 
 Unnumbered blessings on our head ; 
 
 Then let our youth and riper days 
 
 Be all devoted to his praise. 
 
 234 True Wisdom. S. M. 
 
 1 "IT" IN G Solomon of old 
 
 ■**■ A happy choice had made ; 
 'Twas not for life, 'twas not for gold, 
 Nor honors that he prayed. 
 
 2 lie chose the better part ; 
 He sought for purer joys ; 
 
 A wise and understanding heart ; 
 And God approved his choice. 
 
 3 Far better than his crown, 
 And all his grand array, 
 
 That wisdom was which God sent down 
 To guide him on his way.- 
 
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235, 236 DANGER OF DELAY. 
 
 DANGER OF DELAY. 
 
 235 The accepted time. CM. 
 
 1 f) 'TIS a folly and a crime 
 **■' To put religion by ; 
 
 For now is the accepted time, 
 To-morrow we may die. 
 
 2 Our hearts grow harder every day, 
 
 And more depraved the mind ; 
 The longer we neglect to pray, 
 The less we feel inclined. 
 
 , youn; 
 Until the dying day ; 
 Then they would give a world of gold 
 To have an hour to pray. 
 
 4 O then, lest we should perish thus, 
 We would no longer wait ; 
 For time will soon be past with us, 
 And death will fix our state. 
 
 236 Tender Entreaty. L. M. 
 
 1 "V^THILE life prolongs its precious light 
 
 * * Mercy is found and peace is giv'n ; 
 But soon, ah soon ! approaching night 
 Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 
 
 2 While God invites, how blest the day ! 
 How sweet the gospel's charming sound — 
 " Come, sinners, haste, oh haste away, 
 While, yet a pard'ning God is found." 
 
 3 " Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing, 
 Shall death command you to the grave, 
 Before his bar your spirits bring, 
 
 And none be found to hear, or save." 
 138 
 
DANGER OF DELAY. 231,238 
 
 4 " In that lone land of deep despair, 
 No Sabbath's heav'nly light shall rise ; 
 No God regard youi bitter prayer, 
 Nor Saviour call you to the skies." 
 
 237 The danger of Delay . L. M. 
 
 1 YV HY should I say, " 'Tis yet too soon 
 
 * * "To seek for Heaven, or think of death ?" 
 A flower may fade before 'tis noon, 
 And I this day may lose my breath. 
 
 2 If this rebellious heart of mine 
 Despise the gracious calls of Heaven, 
 I may be hardened in sin, 
 
 And never have repentance given. 
 
 3 What if the Lord in wrath shall swear, 
 While I refuse to read and pray, 
 That he'll refuse to lend an ear 
 
 To all my groans another day ? 
 
 4 What if his dreadful anger burn, 
 While I refuse his offcr'd grace, 
 And all his love to fury turn, 
 
 And strike me dead upon the place ? 
 
 5 'Tis dangerous to provoke a God ! 
 
 His power and vengeance none can tell; 
 
 One stroke of his almighty rod 
 
 Shall send young sinners quick to hell. 
 
 6 Then ' twill for ever be in vain 
 To cry for pardon and for grace ; 
 To wish I had my time again, 
 Or hope to see my Maker's face. 
 
 238 Tlie Child's complaint. CM. 
 1 TXTHY should I love my sport so well, 
 
 ** So constant at my ofay, 
 
 139 
 
239, 240 SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 
 
 And lose the thoughts of heaven and hell, 
 And then forget to pray ? 
 
 2 What do I read my Bible for, 
 
 But, Lord, to learn thy will ? 
 And shall I daily know thee more, 
 And less obey thee still ? 
 
 3 How senseless is my heart, and wild ! 
 
 How vain are all my thoughts ! 
 Pity the weakness of a child, 
 And pardon ail my faults. 
 
 4 Make me thy heavenly voice to hear, 
 
 And let me love to pray ; 
 Since God will lend a gracious ear 
 To what a child can say. 
 
 239 The last Cal1 10 Sinner5 - -£<• M. 
 
 1 (^ AY, sinner, hath a voice within 
 *^ Oft whispered to thy secret soul, 
 Urged thee to leave the ways of sin, 
 And leave thy heart to God's control ? 
 
 2 God's Spirit will not always strive 
 With hardened, self-destroying man, 
 Ye, who persist his love to grieve, 
 May never hear his voice again. 
 
 3 Sinner, perhaps this very day 
 Thy last accepted time may be : 
 
 O shouldst thou grieve him now away, 
 Then hope may never smile on thee. 
 
 SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 
 
 240 Time glides constantly. 7*S. 
 
 1 rj.ENTLY glides the stream of life 
 *-* Oft along the flowery vale, 
 HO 
 
SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 241)242 
 
 Or, impetuous down the cliff 
 Rushing, roars when winds assail. 
 
 2 'Tis an ever varying flood, 
 Always rolling to its sea, 
 Slow or quick, or mild or rude, 
 Tending to eternity. 
 
 241 Time is flying. CM. 
 
 1 TTOW long sometimes a day appears ! 
 ■*■-*• And weeks how long are they ! 
 Months move along, as if the years 
 
 Would never pass away. 
 
 2 But months and years are passing by, 
 
 And soon must all be gone ; 
 For day by day, as minutes fly, 
 Eternity comes on. 
 
 3 Days, months, and years must have an end, 
 
 Eternity has none : 
 'Twill always have as long to spend 
 As when it first began. 
 
 4 Great God, an infant cannot tell 
 
 How such a thing can be ; 
 I only pray that I may dwell 
 That long, long time with thee. 
 
 242 Brevity of Life. S. M. 
 
 1 jV/TY life's a narrow span, 
 •*-"•*- A short uncertain day, 
 And if I reach the age of man, . 
 
 It soon will pass away. 
 
 2 I may, for aught I know, 
 
 This hour the summons hear, 
 That calls me where the wicked go, 
 Or where the saints appear. 
 
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243 SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 
 
 3 Teach me, with all my heart, 
 
 Thy mercy to embrace ; 
 And now, from every sin depart, 
 To seize the time of grace. 
 
 4 My soul from ruin save, 
 
 And cleanse my ev'ry stain, 
 Then shall I triumph o'er the grave, 
 And paradise regain. 
 
 243 Temporal things all Transitory . 
 
 1 f)H, how fleeting, how deceiving, 
 ^ Is our earthly being ! 
 
 'Tis a mist in wintry weather, 
 Gathered in an hour together, 
 And as soon dispers'd for ever ! 
 
 2 Oh, how fleeting, how deceiving, 
 Are our days departing ! 
 
 Like a deep and headlong river, 
 Flowing onward, flowing ever! 
 Tarrying not, and stopping never. 
 
 3 Oh, how fleeting, how deceiving, 
 Are the world's enjoyments ! 
 
 All the hues of change they borrow, 
 Bright to-day, and dark to-morrow ; 
 Mingled lot of joy and sorrow. 
 
 4 Oh, how fleeting, how deceiving, 
 Is all earthly beauty ! 
 
 Like a summer flow' ret flowing, 
 Scatter'd by the breezes, blowing 
 O'er the bed on which 'twas growing, 
 
 5 Oh ! how fleeting, how deceiving, 
 All — yes, all that's earthly ! 
 Ev'ry thing is fading, — flying — 
 Man is mortal, — earth is dying — 
 Christian ! live, on heav'n relying. 
 
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SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 244, 245 
 
 244 Youth and Pleasure passing ai> ay . 7's. 
 
 1 OEE the lovely, blooming flower, 
 ^ Fade and wither in an nour ; 
 So our transient comforts fly, 
 Pleasure only blooms to die. 
 
 2 See the leaves are falling fast, 
 Scatter'd by the wintry blast ; 
 So our youthful pleasures fade, 
 Cares will soon our breasts invade. 
 
 3 Time is passing swift away, 
 Earthly joys will soon decay, 
 May we have, prepared on high, 
 Pleasures that will never die. 
 
 245 Time and Opportunity passing. L. M . 
 
 1 H^ O-DAY is added to our time, 
 
 -*- Yet while we sing, it glides away; 
 How soon shall we be past our prime, 
 For, where alas ! is yesterday ? 
 
 2 Gone, gone into eternity. 
 There ev'ry day in turn appears ; 
 To-morrow ! oh ! 'twill never be, 
 If we should live a thousand years. 
 
 3 Our time is all to-day, — to-day ; 
 
 The same though changed ; — and while it flies, 
 With still small voice the moments say, 
 " To-day, to-day, be wise, be wise." 
 
 4 Then, wisdom from above impart, 
 Good Lord, send forth thy light and truth 
 To guide our feet, inspire our heart, 
 And make us Christians from our youth. 
 
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246, 247, 248 shortness and swiftness of time. 
 
 246 Ml Flesh is grass. CM. 
 
 1 T^HE grass and flow'rs which clothe the field, 
 ■*• And look so green and gay ; 
 
 Touch'd by the scythe, defenceless, yield, 
 And fall and fade away. 
 
 2 Fit emblem of our mortal state, 
 
 That, in the scripture glass, 
 The young, the strong, the wise, the great, 
 May see themselves but grass. 
 
 3 Ah ! trust not to your fleeting breath, 
 
 Nor call your time your own ; 
 Around you see ! — the scythe of death 
 Is mowing thousands down. 
 
 247 Time is Flying. 7's & 6'8. 
 
 1 HHIME is winging us away 
 
 -*■ To our eternal home ; 
 Life is but a winter's day — 
 A journey to the tomb : 
 Youth and vigor soon will flee, 
 Blooming beauty lose its charms, 
 All that's mortal soon shall be 
 Enclosed in death's cold arms. 
 
 2 Time is winging us away 
 To our eternal home ; 
 Life is but a winter's day — 
 A journey to the tomb : 
 
 But the Christian shall enjoy 
 Health and beauty soon above, 
 Far beyond the world's alloy 
 Secure in Jesus' love. 
 
 248 Wisdom of improving Time. S. M. 
 1 r TO-MORROW, Lord, is thine, 
 
 -*- Lodged in thy sovereign hand : 
 144 
 
SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 249 
 
 And if its sun arise and shine. 
 It shines by thy command. 
 
 2 The present moment flies, 
 
 And bears our life away ; 
 G make thy servants truly wise, 
 That they may live to day. 
 
 3 Since on this winged hour 
 
 Eternity is hung, 
 Waken, by thine almighty oower, 
 The aged and the young. 
 
 4 One thing demands our care : 
 
 O, be it still pursued ; 
 Lest, slighted once, the season fair 
 Should never be renewed. 
 
 5 To Jesus may we fly, 
 
 Swift as the morning light, 
 Lest life's young golden beams should die 
 In sudden, endless night. 
 
 249 Timeisslwrt, 1 Cor. V11.Q9. CM. 
 
 1 ' * 'T'HE time is short !" the season near, 
 
 ■*- When death will us remove, 
 To leave our friends, however dear — 
 Leave all we fondly love. 
 
 2 " The time is short IV sinners, beware ; 
 
 Nor trifle time away ; 
 The word of great salvation hear, 
 While it is called to-day. 
 
 3 " The time is short !" ye children now 
 
 To Christ the Lord submit, 
 To mercy's golden sceptre bow, 
 And fall at Jesus' feet. 
 
 i li The lime is short !" ye saints, rejoice, 
 The Lord will quickly come ; 
 
 10 145 
 
250, 251 SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNESS OF LIFE. 
 
 Soon shall you hearthe Bridegroom's voice, 
 To call you to your home. 
 
 250 & minute. P. M. 
 
 1 A MINUTE, how soon it has flown ! 
 ■**■ And yet how important it is ! 
 God calls every moment his own, 
 
 For all our existence is his ; 
 And tho' we may waste them in folly and play, 
 He notices each that we squander away. 
 
 2 Why should we a minute despise, 
 
 Because it so quickly is o'er ? 
 We know that it rapidly flies, 
 
 And therefore should prize it the more : 
 Another, indeed, may appear in its stead, 
 But that precious moment for ever is fled. 
 
 3 'Tis easy to squander our years 
 
 In idleness, folly, and strife : 
 But, oh ! no repentance or tears 
 
 Can bring back one moment of life ! 
 But time, ifwell-spent, and improv'd as it goes, 
 Will render life pleasant, and peaceful its ciose. 
 
 4 And when all the minutes are past, 
 
 Which God for our portion has given. 
 We shall cheerfully welcome the last, 
 
 If it safely conduct us to heaven. 
 The value of time, then, may all of us see ; 
 Not knowing how near our last minute may be I 
 
 25X Children numbering their day $. B. M. 
 
 1 T^ HE pure and peaceful mind, 
 - 1 - The meek and lowly heart, 
 The patient will, to thine resigned, 
 God of all pow'r, impart. 
 146 
 
SHORTNESS AND SWIFTNES3 OP LIFE. 252 
 
 2 Young though in years we be, 
 
 In health and spirits strong ; 
 What is the life of man to thee ? 
 The longest is not long. 
 
 3 A thousand years ! a day ! 
 
 Are equal in thy sight : 
 Our generations pass away, 
 Like watches in the night. 
 
 4 Lord, make us timely wise, 
 
 To know our call of grace. 
 And with the moment as it flies 
 Run our appointed race. 
 
 252 Time flies. C. M. 
 
 1 QUICKLY my days have passed away, 
 *y How soon, alas, they're gone ! 
 Life's gayest scenes decline in haste, 
 
 Just like the setting sun. 
 
 2 Always in motion, ne'er at rest, 
 
 My minutes onward roll ; 
 Swift to pursue their destined course, 
 And soon to reach the goal. 
 
 3 Eternal pains, or endless joys, 
 
 Stand waiting at the door ; 
 The moments pass, or those to come, 
 Are not within my power. 
 
 4 God of my strength and of my hope, 
 
 In whom I live and move, 
 Help me by thine instructive grace 
 The present to improve. 
 
 5 And if through this revolving year 
 
 Thou shouldst my life prolong, 
 
 O may thy wisdom guide my steps, 
 
 Thy praise employ my tongue. 
 
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253, 254 DEATH AFPR0ACHING. 
 
 DEATH APPROACHING 
 
 253 Eternity. L. M. 
 
 1 P TERNITY is just at hand ; 
 
 •*-* And shall I waste my ebbing sand ? 
 And careless view departing day, 
 And throw my precious time away ? 
 
 2 Eternity ! — without a bound ; 
 
 To guilty souls a dreadful sound ! 
 But O, if Christ and heaven be mine, 
 How sweet the accents ! how divine ! 
 
 3 Be this my chief, my only care, 
 My high pursuit, my ardent prayer, 
 An interest in the Saviour's blood, 
 My pardon sealed, and peace with God. 
 
 254 To-day. L. M. 
 
 1 n^HAT awful hour will soon appear, 
 
 X Swift on the wings of time it flies ; 
 When all that pains or pleases here, 
 Will vanish from my closing eyes. 
 
 2 Death calls my friends and neighbours hence, 
 None can resist the fatal dart ; 
 
 Continual warnings strike my sense, 
 And shall they fail to reach my heart ! 
 
 3 Think, O my soul ! how much depends 
 On the short period of to-day ; 
 
 Shall time, which heaven in mercy lends, 
 Be negligently thrown away ? 
 
 4 Lord of my life, inspire my heart 
 With heavenly ardour, grace divine, 
 Nor let thy presence e'er depart; 
 
 For strength,and life, aud death are thine. 
 
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255,256 
 
 255 Btath. approaching. 
 
 1 HPHE short-lived day declines in haste, 
 
 J- The night of death approaches fast ; 
 With rapid speed the moments run 
 In which the work of life is done. 
 
 2 As flies the shuttle o'er the loom, 
 So mortals hasten to the tomb ; 
 As ships that skim along the sea, 
 Or eagles darting on their prey. 
 
 3 As vanishes the fleeting shade, 
 
 As flowers before the evening fade, 
 Such is the life of feeble man ; 
 His days are measured by a span. 
 
 4 Be this my one, my great concern, 
 The.way of life and peace to learn ; 
 To know my dear Redeemer's love, 
 And his renewing grace to prove. 
 
 DEATH 
 
 256 The &"* 0b i ect °f Li f e - 
 
 1 A ND am I only born to die ? 
 ■**■ And must I certainly comply 
 
 With nature's stern decree ? 
 What after death for me remains? 
 Celestial joys, or hellish pains, 
 
 To all eternity.* 
 
 2 How then ought I on earth to live, 
 While God prolongs the kind reprieve, 
 
 And props the house of clay ? 
 My sole concern, my single care, 
 To watch, and tremble, and prepare 
 
 Against that fatal day ! 
 
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257 DEATH. 
 
 3 Nothing is worth a thought beneath, 
 But how I may escape the death 
 
 That never, never dies ! 
 How make my own election sure, 
 And when I fail on earth, secure 
 
 A mansion in the skies. 
 
 4 Jesus, vouchsafe a pitying ray ; 
 
 Be thou my guide, be thou my way 
 
 To glorious happiness ! 
 Ah ! write the pardon on my heart ! 
 And whensoe'er I hence depart, 
 
 Let me depart in peace ! 
 
 257 Time of Death uncertain. CM. 
 
 1 C^ OME, O my soul, look up and see 
 ^ How swift the moments run ! 
 Swift as the wheel of time whirls round 
 
 My closing day moves on. 
 
 2 [Some busy hand perhaps this hour 
 
 Is weaving fast my shroud ; — 
 Soon hoary winter will draw on, 
 And freeze life's vital flood] 
 
 3 Few clocks, for aught I know, may strike 
 
 Before my fun'ral knell, 
 Which by its doleful sounding tongue, 
 Shall my departure tell. 
 
 4 When the grim king of terrors calls 
 
 May I triumphant stand + 
 And find my Saviour then my friend 
 To guide me with his hand. 
 
 5 Then shall my spirit soar away 
 
 To heav'n, and see his face ; 
 And sing with all the ransom' d throng 
 The wonders of his grace ! 
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DEATH. 258, 259 
 
 258 Death solemn and inevitable. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, I confess thy sentence ju9t, 
 -*- J That sinful man should turn to dust, 
 That I ere long should yield my breath, 
 The captive of all-conq'ring Death. 
 
 2 Soon will the awful hour appear, 
 When I must quit my dwelling here : 
 These active limbs, to worm9 a prey, 
 In the cold grave must waste away. 
 
 3 To distant climes, and seats unknown, 
 My naked spirit must be gone ; 
 
 To God its Maker must return, 
 And ever joy, or ever mourn. 
 
 4 No room for penitence and pray'r ; 
 No farther preparation there 
 
 Can e'er be made ; the thought is vain ; 
 My state unalter'd must remain. 
 
 5 Awake, my soul, without delay, 
 That if God summon thee this day, 
 Thou cheerful at his call may'st ns«, 
 And spring to life beyond the skies. 
 
 259 Death of a Child. 7'«. 
 
 1 A/TOURN not ye whose child hath found 
 J -*- L Purer 9kie9 and holier ground ; 
 Flowers of bright and pleasant hue, 
 
 Free from thorns and fresh with dew. 
 
 2 Mourn not ye whose child hath fled 
 From this region of the dead, 
 
 To yon winged angel-band, 
 To a better, fairer land. 
 
 3 Knowledge in that clime doth grow 
 Free from weeds of toil and wo, 
 
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280, 261 DEATH. 
 
 Joys which mortals may not share ; 
 Mourn ye not your child is there. 
 
 260 For a dying child. CM. 
 
 1 ]\/f Y heavenly Father ! I confess 
 • iVJ - That all thy ways are just ; 
 Although I faint with sore distress, 
 
 And now draw near the dust. 
 
 2 How soon my little strength has fled'. 
 
 My life will soon be past ; 
 
 O smile upon my dying bed.. 
 
 And love me to the last. 
 
 3 Once did the blessed Saviour cry, 
 
 " Let little children come ;" 
 On this kind word I would rely, 
 Since I am going home. 
 
 4 O take this guilty soul of mine 
 
 That now will soon be gone, 
 And wash it clean, and make it shine 
 With heavenly garments on. 
 
 261 Death and its consequences. L. M. 
 
 1 CURE 'tis a serious thing to die, 
 
 ^ To be we known not whit, or where,' 
 That state untried we soon must try, 
 And every knell proclaims prepare. 
 
 2 I, too, must pass through death's dark vale, 
 And walk, alone, the cheerless gloom ; 
 Where friendship's tenderest efforts fail 
 
 To smooth the path, its shades illume. 
 
 3 Soon, and the last, relentless foe, 
 
 Shall quench each power ; close every sense ; 
 Strike on this frame the mortal blow, 
 And drive my trembling spirit thence. 
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DEATH. 262 
 
 4 Lord, may thy presence round me shine, 
 When feeble flesh and heart shall fail ; 
 Break on my soul, with beams benign : 
 While nature sinks, may grace prevail. 
 
 5 Then, when my weeping friends survey 
 My pale remains — the conflict o'er — 
 My soul shall mount its heavenly way, 
 Smile back on death — nor fear him more. 
 
 262 The Grave. P. M. 
 
 1 HP HERE is a grassy bed, 
 ■*- A cold and gloomy cell, 
 
 In which some youthful head, 
 Reclined, will surely dwell; 
 Before another pleasant spring 
 The first young violets shall bring ! 
 
 2 O, if on yonder side 
 
 A hand of dazzling flame 
 Should the blue heavens divide, 
 
 And write that young one's name ; 
 His knees would shake, his blood run cold, 
 Like the Chaldean king of old. 
 
 3 With earnest hope and fear, 
 
 For pardon he'd implore, 
 And spend this hasty year 
 
 As he spent none before ; 
 To Jesus Christ his soul would cling, 
 As the one only needful thing. 
 
 4 Well, let the name be mine, 
 
 (As possibly it may,) 
 Great Saviour, now incline 
 
 This thoughtless heart to pray 
 Help me to choose the better part ; 
 Help me to give thee all my heart. 
 
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263, 264 DEATH. 
 
 5 Then though the grassy bed, 
 
 The cold and gloomy cell, 
 Should bear my youthful head, 
 
 For me it will be well ; 
 Yes,better far than dwelling here, 
 Away from home, another year ! 
 
 263 Sleeping in Jesus. L. M, 
 
 1 A SLEEP in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! 
 
 ■^*- From which none ever wakes to weep ; 
 A calm and undisturbed repose, 
 Unbroken by the last of foes. 
 
 2 Asleep in Jesus ! O how sweet 
 To be for such a slumber meet ! 
 With holy confidence to sing 
 That death has lost his cruel sting. 
 
 3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest ! 
 Whose waking is supremely blest ; 
 No fear, no woe shall dim that hour 
 That manifests the Saviour's power. 
 
 4 Asleep in Jesus ! 0, for me 
 May such a blissful refuge be ; 
 Securely shall my ashes lie, 
 Waiting the summons from on high. 
 
 5 Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee 
 
 Thy kindred and their graves may be ; 
 
 But there is still a blessed sleep 
 
 From which none ever wakes to weep. 
 
 264 Death of a Scholar. L. M. 
 1 A MOURNING class, a vacant seat, 
 
 ■*"*■ Tell us that one we loved to meet 
 Will join our youthful throng no more, 
 Till all these changing scenes are o'er. 
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DEATH. 265 
 
 2 No more that voice we loved to hear 
 Shall fill his teacher's listening ear ; 
 No more its tones shall -join to swell 
 The songs that of a Saviour tell. 
 
 3 That welcome face, that sparkling eye, 
 And sprightly form, must buried lie ; 
 Deep in the cold and silent gloom, 
 The rayless night that fills the tomb. 
 
 4 And we live on, but none can say, 
 How near or distant is the day 
 
 When death's unwelcome hand shall come, 
 To lay us in our narrow home. 
 
 5 God tells us, by this mournful death, 
 How vain and fleeting is our breath ; 
 And bids our souls prepare to meet 
 The trial of his judgment-seat. 
 
 265 -Dtaft of a Pious Child. S. M. 
 
 1 "1^7" HEN sickness, pain, and death 
 
 * * Come o'er a godly child, 
 How sweetly then departs the breath ' 
 The dying pang how mild ! 
 
 2 It gently sinks to rest, 
 As once it used to do 
 
 Upon its mother's tender breast, 
 And as securely too. 
 
 3 The spirit is not dead, 
 Though low the body lies ; 
 
 But, freed from sin and sorrow, fled 
 To dwell beyond the skies. 
 
 4 That death is but a sleep 
 Beneath a Saviour's care ; 
 
 And he will surely safely keep 
 The body resting there. 
 
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266, 261 death. 
 
 266 Death of a Scholar. CM. 
 
 1 T)EATH has been here, and borne away 
 ■*-' A brother from our side, — 
 
 Just in the morning of his day, 
 As young as we, he died. 
 
 2 Not long ago, he filled his place, 
 
 And sat with us to learn : 
 But he has run his mortal race, 
 And never can return. 
 
 3 Perhaps our time may be as short, 
 
 Our days may fly as fast; 
 O Lord, impress the solemn thought 
 That this may be our last ! 
 
 4 All needful strength is thine to give ; 
 
 To thee our souls apply 
 For grace to teach us how to live, 
 And make us fit to die. 
 
 267 The Your 'g in Heaven. C. M. 
 
 1 YK^HAT souls are ihose that venture near 
 
 * " The throne of God to see ? 
 Ten thousand happy ones, who here 
 Were children such as we ! 
 
 2 Their sins the Saviour washed away, 
 
 He made them white and clean ; 
 They loved his word, they loved his day, 
 They loved him though unseen. 
 
 3 Now under many a grassy mound 
 
 Their youthful bodies rest, 
 But safe their happy souls are found 
 Upon their Saviour's breast. 
 
 4 O may we travel, as they trod, 
 
 The path that leads to heaven, 
 156 
 
And seek foigivencss from that God 
 Who hath their sins forgiven. 
 5 Dear Saviour ! hear our humble cry, 
 And our young hearts renew ; 
 Then raise our ransomed souls on high, 
 That we may see thee too. 
 2(5g Death of a Child. CM. 
 
 1 HPHY life I read, my dearest Lord, 
 
 J- With transport all divine ; 
 Thine image trace in ev'ry word, 
 Thy love in ev'ry line. 
 
 2 Methinks I see a thousand charms 
 
 Spread o'er thv lovely face, 
 n While infants in 'thy tender arms 
 Receive thy smiling grace. 
 
 3 " I take these little lambs," said he, 
 
 " And lay them in my breast; 
 Protection they shall find in me, 
 In me be ever blest. 
 
 4 Death may the band of life unloose, 
 
 But can't dissolve my love, 
 Millions of infants souls compose 
 The family above. 
 
 5 Their feeble frames my pow'r shall raise, 
 
 And mould with heav'nly skill, 
 I'll give them tongues to sing my praise, 
 And hands to do my will.' 
 
 6 His words the happy parents hear, 
 
 And ehout with joys divine ; 
 Dear Saviour, all we have and are 
 Shall be for ever thine. 
 2£»Q Dea'h of c Child. p. M. 
 
 1 A LAS ! how chang'd that lovely flower, 
 -^ Winch bloom'd and cheer'd my heart 
 
210 DEATH. 
 
 Fair fleeting 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 her who rests above ? 
 
 3 No ! — let me rather humbly pay 
 
 Obedience to his will, 
 And with my inmost spirit, say, 
 " The Lord is righteous still." 
 
 4 From adverse blasts, and low' ring storms, 
 
 Her favor' d soul he bore, 
 And with yon bright angelic forms, 
 She lives to die no more. 
 
 5 Why should I vex my heart, or fast ? 
 
 No more she'll visit me, 
 My soul will mount to her at last, 
 And I her face shall see. 
 
 6 Prepare me, blessed Lord, to share 
 
 The bliss thy people prove ; 
 Who round thy glorious throne appear, 
 And dwell in perfect love. 
 
 2T0 M the Funeral of a Young Person. CM. 
 
 1 XfcT HEN blooming youth is snatched away, 
 
 v ' By death's resistless hand, 
 Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, 
 Which pity must demand. 
 
 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, 
 
 O may this truth, imprest 
 With awful power, — " I too must die !" 
 Sink deep in every breast. 
 
 3 Let this vain world delude no more ; 
 
 Behold the gaping tomb ! 
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DEATH. 211,212 
 
 It bids us seize the present hour : 
 
 To-morrow death may come. 
 i The voice of this alarming scene 
 
 May every heart obey ; 
 Nor be the heavenly warning vain, 
 
 Which calls to watch and pray. 
 
 5 Oh, let us fly,:— to Jesus fly, 
 
 Whose powerful arm can save ; 
 Then shall our hopes ascend on high, 
 And triumph o'er the grave. 
 
 6 Groat God ! thy sovereign grace impart, 
 
 With cleansing, healing power ; 
 This only can prepare the heart 
 For death's surprising hour. 
 
 271 Funeral Hxjmn of a Sabbath ■ Scholar . CM. 
 
 1 A S, crushed by sudden storms, the rose 
 ■**■ Sinks on the garden's breast, 
 Down to the grave our brother goes 
 
 In earth's cold arms to rest. 
 
 2 No more, with us, his tuneful voice 
 
 The hymn of praise shall swell ; 
 No more his cheerful heart rejoice 
 To hear the Sabbath-bell. 
 
 3 Yet if, in yon unclouded sphere 
 
 Amid a blessed throng, 
 He warbles in his Saviour's ear 
 The everlasting song ; — 
 
 4 No more we'll mourn our buried friend, 
 
 But lift the ardent prayer, 
 
 And ev'ry wish and effort bend 
 
 To rise and join him there. 
 
 272 Death of a Mother. L. M. 
 
 1 HP HE bosom where I oft have lain, 
 * And slept my infant hours away, 
 
 159 
 
273 JUDGMENT. 
 
 Will never beat for me again, 
 For it lies dead, and wrapt in clay. 
 
 2 How many were the silent prayers 
 My mother offered up for me ; 
 How many were the bitter cares 
 Who none but God besides could see. 
 
 3 Well, she is gone, and now in heaven 
 She sings his praise, who died for her; 
 And to her hand a harp is given, 
 And she's a heavenly worshipper. 
 
 4 O let me think of all she said, 
 And all the kind advice she gave ; 
 And let me do it now she's dead, 
 And sleeping in her lowly grave. 
 
 5 And let me choose the path she chose, 
 And her I soon again may see, 
 Beyond this world of sin and woes, 
 With Jesus, in eternity. 
 
 JUDGMENT. 
 
 273 The find Sentence and Misery of the Wicked. S. M. 
 
 1 A ND will the Judge descend? 
 •**- And must the dead arise ? 
 
 And not a single soul escape 
 His all-discerning eyes ? 
 
 2 How will my heart endure 
 The terrors of that day, 
 
 When earth and heaven before his face, 
 Astonished, shrink awav? 
 
 Eut ere that trumpet shakes 
 The mansions of the dead, 
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JUttfiMENT. 274,215 
 
 Hark, from ihc gospel's gentle voice, 
 What joyful tidings spread, 
 
 4 Ye children, seek his grace, 
 Whose wrath ye cannot bear ; 
 
 Fly to the shelter of his cross, 
 And find salvation there. 
 
 5 So shall that curse remove 
 
 By which the Saviour bled, 
 And the last awful day shall pour 
 His blessings on your head. 
 
 274 The last Day. L. M. 
 
 1 HTHAT day of wrath, that dreadful day, 
 
 -*- When heaven and earth shall pass away : 
 What power shall be the sinner's stay? 
 How will he meet that dreadful day ? 
 
 2 When shrivelling, like a parched scroll, 
 The flaming heavens together roll ; 
 When louder yet, and yet more dread, 
 Swells the high trump that wakes the dead. 
 
 3 O ! on that day, that wrathful day, 
 When man to judgment wakes from clay ; 
 Be Thou the trembling sinner's stay, 
 Though heaven and earth shall pass away. 
 
 275 Death and Judgment Appointed. CM. 
 
 1 TXEAVEN has confirm'd the great decree, 
 JLJ - That Adam's race must die ; 
 
 One general ruin sweeps them down, 
 And low in dust they lie. 
 
 2 Ye living men, the tomb survey, 
 
 Where you must quickly dwell; 
 Hark ! how the awful summons sounds, 
 In every funeral knell. 
 
 li 161 
 
§16) 2T? JOS8MENT. 
 
 3 Once you must die ; and once for all 
 
 The solemn purport weigh ; 
 For know, that heaven or hell attend 
 On that important day. 
 
 4 Those eyes, 60 long in darkness veii'd, 
 
 Must wake, the Judge to see ; 
 And every word and every thought 
 Must pass hi6 scrutiny. 
 
 5 0, may I in the Judge behold 
 
 My Saviour and my Friend ! 
 And, far beyond the reach of death, 
 With all his saints ascend. 
 
 276 Th£ wicked Child judged. L. M. 
 
 1 TJOW dreadful, Lord, will be the day 
 •*■■*■ When all the tribes of dead shall rise, 
 And those who dared to disobey 
 
 Be brought before thy piercing eyes '. 
 
 2 The wicked child, who often heard 
 
 His faithful teachers epeak of thee, 
 And fled from every serious word, 
 Shall not be able then to flee. 
 
 3 No teacher, then, shall bid him pray 
 To him, who now the sinner hears ; 
 For Christ himself shall turn away, 
 And show no pity to his tears. 
 
 4 Great God ! I tremble at the thought ; 
 And at thy feet for mercy bend, 
 
 That when to judgment I am brought, 
 The Judge himselTmay be my Friend. 
 
 277 Judgment-day. C. M. 
 1 TKTHEN rising from the bed of death, 
 
 ' * O'erwhelmed with guilt and fear, 
 I see my Maker face to face — 
 O, how shall I appear ! 
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hell. 218,219 
 
 2 Jf yet, while pardon may be found, 
 
 And mercy may be sought, 
 My heart with inward horror shrinks, 
 And trembles at the thought : 
 
 3 When thou, O Lord ! shalt stand disclosed 
 
 In majfsty severe, 
 And sit in judgment on my soul, 
 O, how shall I appear ! 
 
 4 Prepare me, Lord, to meet that day, 
 
 Ere yet it be too late, 
 When I shall view these solemn scenes, 
 And feel their awful weight. 
 
 278 Time mi*-spent. S, M. 
 
 1 A DREAD and solemn hour 
 -£*- To us is drawing near ; 
 
 When we, before the throne of God, 
 All present shall appear. 
 
 2 What answer shall we give, 
 When God himself demands, 
 
 The uses made of times like these, 
 In judgment, at our hands? 
 
 3 And must we then confess 
 That all was spent in vain ; 
 
 The seasons that were once our own, 
 But cannot be again ? 
 
 4 This will be woe indeed ! 
 To regions of despair 
 
 Our own neglect will sink us down, 
 To mourn for ever there. 
 
 HELL. 
 
 279 Everlasting Punishrnrv.t . S. M. 
 
 1 HHHERE is a dreadful hell, 
 ■*- And everlasting pains ! 
 
 163 
 
280, 281 HEAVEN. 
 
 Where .sinners must With devils dwell, 
 In darkness, fire, and chains. 
 
 2 Can such a wretch as I 
 
 Escape this cursed end ? 
 And may I hope, whene'er I die. 
 I shall to heav'n ascend ? 
 
 3 Then will [ read and pray, 
 
 While I have life and breath, 
 Lest I should be cut off to-day, 
 And sent t' eternal death. 
 
 280 Hell the consequence of Sin. L. M. 
 
 1 ~\KTH0 can abide God's wrath, or stand 
 
 " ™ Before the terrors of his hand ? 
 Jehovah's curse what heart shall dare 
 To meet, or who be strong to bear ? 
 
 2 I then, poor feeble worm ! how soon 
 Must I dissolve before his frown ! 
 And yet his frowns and vengeance too, 
 I, by my sins, have made my due. 
 
 3 Is there no hope ? and must I die ? 
 Is there no friend, no helper nigh ? 
 Is it, beyond repeal, decreed? 
 
 That every soul that sins must bleed ! 
 
 4 let my listening, longing ear 
 Some sound of grace and pardon hear ! 
 My soul, the Gospel news embrace ; 
 And turn thy trembling into praise. 
 
 HEAVEN. 
 
 281 Heaven contrasted with Earth. CM. 
 1 f^ OME, let us now forget our mirth, 
 
 ^ And think that we must die : 
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HEAVEN. 282 
 
 What are our best delights on earth 
 Compared with those on high ? 
 
 2 A sad and sinful world is this, 
 
 Although it seems so fair ; 
 But heav'n is perfect joy and bliss, 
 For God himself is there. 
 
 3 Here all our pleasures soon are past, 
 
 Our brightest joys decay ; 
 But pleasures there for ever last, 
 And cannot fade away. 
 
 4 Here many a pain, and bitter groan, 
 
 Our feeble bodies tear ; 
 But pain and sickness are not known, 
 And never shall be there. 
 
 5 Here sins and sorrows we deplore, 
 
 With many cares distrest ? 
 But there the mourners weep no more, 
 And there the weary rest. 
 
 6 Our dearest friends, when death shall call 
 
 At once must hence depart ; 
 But there we hope to meet them all, 
 And never, never part. 
 
 7 Then let us love and serve the Lord 
 
 With all our youthful pow'rs ; 
 And we shall gain this great reward — 
 This glory shall be ours. 
 
 2S2 Uest and Joy only in Heaven. 6, 5. 
 
 1 f} UR hearts will ne'er repose, 
 
 ^ Safe from each blast that blows, 
 In this dark vale of woes, 
 Never, no, never. 
 
 2 Where joys celestial thrill : 
 Where bliss each heart shall fill, 
 
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£83,284,285 heaven. 
 
 And fears of parting chill 
 Never, no, never : — 
 
 3 Where kindred spirits dwell, 
 There may our music swell, 
 And time our joys dispel ; 
 Never, no, never. 
 
 4 There will our hearts repose, 
 Secure from worldly woes, 
 Our song of praise shall close, 
 Never, no, never. 
 
 283 Heaven. S. M. 
 
 1 'TWERE is, beyond the sky, 
 
 ■*■ A Heaven or joy and love, 
 And holy children when they die 
 Go to that world above. 
 
 2 There, may our joyful tongues 
 Our Maker's honor sing ! 
 
 Jesus, receive our infant songs 
 And bear them to the King. 
 
 284 Who shall live in Heaven. 8. M. 
 
 1 HPHEREisalandabove 
 
 - 1 - All beautiful and bright, 
 And those who love and seek the Lord 
 Rise to that world of light. 
 
 2 There sin is known no more, 
 Nor tears, nor want, nor care ; 
 
 There good and happy beings dwell, 
 And all are holy there. 
 
 285 Preparation for Heaven. L. M. 
 1 XJE AVEN is a place of rest from sin ; 
 
 -*"*- But all, who hope to enter there, 
 Must here that holy course begin, 
 Which shall their souls for rest prepare. 
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TIMES AND SEASONS. 286, 281 
 
 Clean hearts, O God ! in us create, 
 Right spirit;/ Lord, in U9 renew ; 
 Commence we now that higher stats — 
 Now do thy will as angels do. 
 In Jesus' footsteps may we tread, 
 Learn every lesson of his love ; 
 And be from grace to glory led, 
 From heaven below to heaven above. 
 
 TIMES AND SEASONS . 
 
 MORNING. 
 
 280 Morning Worship. 
 
 1 A RISE, my soul, with rapture rise, 
 -^ And fill'd with love and fear, adore 
 The awful Sovereign of the skies. 
 
 Whose mercy lends me one day more. 
 
 2 And may this day, indulgent Power, 
 
 Not idly pass, nor fruitless be ; 
 But may each swiftly flying hour 
 Still nearer bring my soul to thee. 
 
 3 But wilt thou deign to lend an ear 
 
 When I, a sinful child, shall pray? 
 Yes, boundless goodness ! — thou wilt hear; 
 Nor cast the weakest child away. 
 
 4 Then let me serve thee all my days, 
 
 And may my zeal with years increase ; 
 For pleasant, Lord, are all thy ways, 
 And all thy paths are paths of peace. 
 
 281 jS n&rmng Btftm. P. 2tf 
 1 /^>NCE more my eyes behold the day, 
 
 K ~ / And to my God my soul would pay 
 
 167 
 
288 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 Its tributary lays. 
 may the life preserv'd by thee, 
 With all its powers and blessings be 
 
 Devoted to thy praise. 
 
 2 Beneath the shadow of thy wings, 
 Israel's great keeper, King of Kings, 
 
 My weary head found rest. 
 No dire alarms, or aching pains, 
 Devouring fire, or galling chains, 
 
 Disturbed my peaceful breast. 
 
 3 How many, since I laid me down, 
 Have launch'd into a world unknown, 
 
 To meet a dreadful doom, 
 While some, on wat'ry billows toss'd, 
 Or wand' ring on an unknown coast, 
 
 Have sigh'd in vain for home. 
 
 4 But I am spar'd to see thy face, 
 A monument of saving grace, 
 
 And live to praise thy name : 
 Still be thou near, my gracious Lord, 
 To keep and guide, and by thy word 
 
 Peace to my soul proclaim. 
 
 5 Let me enjoy thy presence here, 
 In every storm my heart to cheer, 
 
 Till thou shalt bid me rise, 
 Where sin and sorrow never come, 
 Till at my blest eternal home 
 
 I wake in sweet surprise. 
 
 288 .1 Morning Song. CM. 
 
 1 /~\NCE more, my soul, the rising day 
 " Salutes thy waking eyes, 
 Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay 
 
 To Him that rules the skies. 
 
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TIMES AND SEASONS. 289 
 
 2 Night unto night his name repeats, 
 
 The day renews the sound, 
 Wide as the heaven on which he aits 
 To turn the seasons round. 
 
 3 'Tis he supports my mortal frame, 
 
 My tongue shall speak his praise ; 
 My sins would rouse his wrath to flame, 
 And yet his wrath delays. 
 
 4 [On a poor worm thy power might tread, 
 
 And I could ne'er withstand ; 
 Thy justice might have crush'd me dead, 
 But mercy held thine hand. 
 
 5 A thousand wretched souls are fled 
 
 Since the last setting sun, 
 And yet thou length'nest out my thread, 
 And yet my moments run.] 
 
 6 Dear God, let all my hours be thine 
 
 Whilst I enjoy the light, 
 Then shall my sun in smiles decline, 
 And bring a pleasant night. 
 
 ^89 Praise to God in the Morning. CM. 
 
 1 T ORD of my life ! O may thy praise 
 -^ Employ my noblest powers, 
 Whose goodness lengthens out my days, 
 
 And fills the circling hours. 
 
 2 Preserv'd by thy almighty arm, 
 * I pass the shades of night, 
 Serene and safe from ev'ry harm, 
 
 And see returning light. 
 
 3 While many spent the night in sighs, 
 
 And restless pains, and woes, 
 In gentle sleep I clos'd my eyes 
 And undisturb'd repose. 
 
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290, 291 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 4 When sleep, death's semblance, o'er me spread, 
 
 And I unconscious lay ; 
 Thy watchful care was round my bed 
 To guard my feeble clay. 
 
 5 O let the same almighty care 
 
 My waking hours attend, 
 From ev'ry tresspass, ev'ry snare 
 My heedless steps defend. 
 
 200 Tlu Itiornirig emblematic of eternal day . L. M. 
 
 1 TN sleep's serene oblivion laid, 
 -*■ I safely pass'd the silent night: 
 Again I see the breaking shade, 
 Again I drink the morning light. 
 
 2 New-born, I bless the waking hour, 
 Once more, with awe, rejoice to be : 
 My conscious soul resumes her pow'r, 
 And springs, my guardian God t to thee. 
 
 -3 O guide rne through the various maze 
 My doubtful feet are doom'd to tread; 
 And spread thy shield's protecting blaze, 
 "Where dangers press around my head. 
 
 4 A deeper shade shall soon impend ; 
 A deeper sleep my eyes oppress : 
 
 Yet then thy strength shall still defend, 
 Thy goodness still delight to bless. 
 
 5 That deeper shade shall break away ; 
 That deeper sleep shall leave my eyes ; 
 Thy light shall give eternal day ; 
 
 The love, the rapture of the skies. 
 
 291 iffiJMWg Song. S. M 
 
 1 QEE how the rising suu 
 ^ Pursue? his shining way ; 
 170 
 
TIMES A.ND SEASONS. 292 
 
 And wide proclaims his Maker's praise, 
 With ev'ry bright'ning ray. 
 
 2 Thus would my rising soul 
 
 Its heavenly parent sing : 
 And to its great original, 
 The humble tribute bring. 
 
 3 Serene I lay me down 
 
 Beneath his guardian care ; 
 I slept, and I awoke, and found 
 My kind Preserver near ! 
 
 4 Thus does thi;:e arm siipport 
 
 This weak, defenceless frame ; 
 But whence these favours, Lord, to me, 
 So worthless as I am ? 
 
 5 O how shall I repay 
 
 The bounties of my God ? 
 
 This feeble spirit pants beneath 
 
 The pleasing — painful load. 
 
 292 Seeking Divine protection in the Morning, C . M. 
 
 1 TO thee let mv first off' rings rise, 
 
 -*- Whose sun creates my day ; 
 Swift as his gladd'ning influence flies, 
 And spotless as his ray. 
 
 2 This day the fav'ring hand be nigh 
 
 So oft vouchsaf d before ! 
 Still may it lead, protect, supply, 
 And 1 that hand adore. 
 
 3 Affliction should'st thou please to send 
 
 As sin's or folly's cure, 
 Patient to gain that blessed end, 
 May I the means endure. 
 •4 Be this, and every future day 
 Still wiser than the past ; 
 
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293,294 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 That from the whole oflife's survey, 
 I may find peace at last. 
 
 293 Resolutions in tJie Morning. L. M„ 
 
 1 A WAKE, my soul ! and with the sun 
 -^- The daily stage of duty run; 
 Shake oft' dull sloth and early rise, 
 
 To pay thy morning sacrifice. 
 
 2 By influence of the light divine, 
 Let thy own light to others shine ; 
 Reflect all heaven's propitious rays, 
 In ardent love and cheerful praise. 
 
 3 Lord ! I my vows to thee renew : 
 Disperse my sins as morning dew; 
 Guard my first springs of thought and will ; 
 And with thyself my spirit fill. 
 
 4 Direct, control, suggest this day, 
 All I design to do or say ; 
 
 That all my powers with all their might 
 In thy sole glory may unite. 
 
 5 All praise to thee, who safe hast kept, 
 And hast refresh' d me while I slept! 
 Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, 
 I may of endless light partake. 
 
 294 Morning. S. M. 
 
 1 W^E lift our hearts to thee, 
 
 " y O Day-star from on high ! 
 The sun itself is but thy shade, 
 Yet cheers both earth and sky. 
 
 2 let thy orient beams 
 
 The night of sin disperse, 
 The mists of error and of vice, 
 Which shade the universe. 
 172 
 
TIMES AND SEASONS. 295» 296 
 
 3 How beauteous nature now ! 
 How dark and sad before ! 
 
 With joy we view the pleasing change, 
 And nature's God adore. 
 
 4 O may no gloomy crime 
 Pollute the rising day ; 
 
 May Jesus' blood, like evening dew, 
 Wash all our stains away. 
 
 5 May we this life improve, 
 To mourn for errors past : 
 
 And live this short revolving day, 
 As if it were our last. 
 
 295 Morning Supplication. 7's. 
 
 1 TVT W the shades of night are gone ; 
 ■*-' Now the morning light is come ; 
 Lord, may I be thine to-day — 
 Drive the shades of sin away. 
 
 2 Fill my soul with heav'nly light, 
 Banish doubt, and cleanse my sight, 
 In thy service, Lord, to-day, 
 
 Help me labor, help me pray. 
 
 3 Keep my haughty passions bound, 
 Save me from my foes around ; 
 Going out and coming in, 
 
 Keep me safe from ev'ry sin. 
 
 4 When my work of life is past, 
 Oh ! receive me then at last ! 
 Night of sin will be no more, 
 When I reach the heav'nly shore. 
 
 298 Morning Prayer. VfS. 
 
 1 rpHOU that dost my life prolong, 
 -*- Kindly aid my morning song ; 
 
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297 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 Thankful from my couch I rise, 
 Bear my praises to the skies. 
 
 2 Thou didst hear my evening cry ; 
 Thy preserving hand was nigh ; 
 Peaceful slumbers thou hast shed, 
 Grateful to my weary head. 
 
 3 Thou hast kept me through the night ; 
 'Twas thy hand restor'd the light : 
 Lord, thy mercies still are new, 
 Plenteous as the morning dew. 
 
 4 Still my feet are prone to stray ; 
 Oh ! preserve me through the day : 
 Dangers every where abound ; 
 Sins and snares beset me round. 
 
 5 Gently, with the dawning ray, 
 On my soul thy beams display; 
 Sweeter than the smiling morn, 
 Let thy cheering light return. 
 
 297 >& Morning Hymn. C. M. 
 
 1 HP HE veil of night is now withdrawn, 
 
 -*• And day salutes our eyes ; 
 Fatigued and worn we laid us down, 
 Safe and refresh' d we rise. 
 
 2 Guarded by the almighty arm, 
 
 Securely we have slept ; 
 While he who never sleeps, from harm 
 Our slumbering bodies kept. 
 
 3 Come, let us early thanks repay 
 • To him who never sleeps ; 
 
 He shades the night, he gilds the day, 
 Our sleeping dust he keeps. 
 
 4 Oh, let us live to him whose voice 
 
 A dying life prolongs : 
 174 
 
TIMES AND SEASONS. 298, 299 
 
 As daily he renews our joys, 
 Let us repeat our songs. 
 
 298 The same. C. M. 
 
 1 A WAKE, my soul, to meet the day ; 
 ■*"■ Unfold thy drowsy eyes. 
 
 And burst the pond'rous chain that loads 
 Thine active faculties. 
 
 2 God's guardian shield was round me spread, 
 
 In my defenceless sleep : 
 Let him have all my waking hours 
 Who doth my slumbers keep. 
 
 3 Pardon, O God, my former sloth, 
 
 And arm my soul with grace ; 
 As rising now, I seal my vows 
 To prosecute thy ways. 
 
 4 Bright Sun of Righteousness, arise ; 
 
 Thy radiant beams display, 
 And guide my dark bewilder'd soul 
 To everlasting day. 
 
 299 Morning Hymn. C. M. 
 
 1 HPHROUGH all the dangers of the night, 
 
 -*- Preserved, O Lord ! by thee ; 
 Again we hail the cheerful light, 
 Again we bow the knee. 
 
 2 Preserve us, Lord ! throughout the day, 
 
 And guide us by thy arm ; 
 For they are safe, and only they, 
 Whom thou dost keep from harm. 
 
 3 Let all our words, and all our ways, 
 
 Declare that we are thine, 
 That so the light of truth and grace 
 Before the world may shine. 
 
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300,301,302 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 4 Let us ne'er turn away from thee ; 
 Dear Saviour, hold us fast, 
 Till, with immortal eyes, we see 
 Thy glorious face at last. 
 
 300 Morning Hymn. C. M. 
 
 1 rpHE morning hreaks ; my voice I raise 
 
 -*- To thee, great God above ; 
 Accept my prayer, my feeble praise, 
 In kindness and in love. 
 
 2 Forgive the crimes that I have done ; 
 
 My follies I deplore ; 
 And since another day's begun, 
 O may I love thee more. 
 
 3 Preserve me from all ill, I pray, 
 
 And guide me with thine eye, 
 And grant through every hour I may 
 On grace divine rely. 
 
 30 i Thanks for the Light. L. M. 
 
 1 f) GOD ! I thank thee that the night 
 " Jn peace and rest has passed away ; 
 And that I see my Father's smile, 
 
 In this fair light that makes it day. 
 
 2 Be thou my guide, and let mc live 
 As under thy all-seeing eye ; 
 Supply my wants, my sins forgive, 
 And make me happy when I die. 
 
 302 Morning Mercies. S. M. 
 
 1 A WAKE ! my heart, awake ! 
 •£*- Thy gracious God to praise ; 
 Who condescends such care to take, 
 
 And lengthen out my days. 
 
 2 While some have passed the night 
 
 In restlessness and pain ; 
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TIMES AJJD SEASONS. 303)304 
 
 I rise in health, to see the light, 
 And seek the Lord again. 
 
 This day will many die ! 
 This hour what numbers go ! 
 What if my eoul be called to fly, 
 And I that change should know ? 
 
 Lord, come, and be my guide 
 Through this uncertain space ; 
 Keep me for ever near thy side, 
 And grant a child thy grace. 
 
 303 Morning Gratitude. L. M. 
 
 1 "REFOLD the sun adorns the sky*, _ 
 •*-* And darts his cheering rays on high; 
 From east to west, in glorious march, 
 He gilds the wide expanded arch. 
 
 2 When I begin my morning song, 
 
 Let thankfulness inspire my tongue : A 
 The kindness of my God proclaim, 
 And tell the honors of his name. 
 
 3 Yes, O my God ! thy glorious name, 
 My soul shall through the day proclaim; 
 I'll bear thy kindness on my heart, 
 While ev'ry power performs its part. 
 
 304 God's Truth more desirable than the Sun. L. M, 
 
 1 "MOW I awake to see the light ! 
 
 -^ God hath preserved me through the night : 
 He gives me life, and health, and joy, 
 His praise shall all my powers employ. 
 
 2 Behold ! the sun in splendor bright, 
 Dispels the darkness of the night; 
 So let the light of truth divine 
 TTnon our souls with power ehine. 
 
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305) 306 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 3 The glorious sun, that makes the day, 
 And heav'n and earth shall pass away ; 
 But every word of God is sure, 
 And shall forever firm endure. 
 
 305 Precise for the mercies of the night , 8' S & 1 V 8 , 
 
 1 TV/TY Father, I thank thee for sleep, 
 1 *- L For quiet and peaceable rest, 
 
 I thank thee for stooping to keep 
 
 An infant from being distrest. 
 
 O how can a poor little creature repay 
 
 Thy fatherly kindness by night and by day ? 
 
 2 My voice would be lisping thy praise, 
 My heart would repay thee with love, 
 
 teach me to walk in thy ways 
 And fit me to see thee above ; — 
 
 For Jesus has bid little children come nigh j 
 He will not despise such an infant as I. 
 
 3 As long as thou deemest it right 
 That here on this earth I should stay, 
 
 1 pray thee to guard me by night, 
 And help me to serve thee by day, 
 
 And when all the days of my life shall have past, 
 Receive me in heaven to praise thee at last. 
 
 306 Morning Praise. CM. 
 1 "DEHOLD once more the morning sun, 
 
 " How shining bright and gay ! 
 Cheerful I'll leave my peaceful bed, 
 And read, and sing, and pray. 
 3 Through Jesus' kind indulgent care, 
 In peace I laid me down ; 
 And 'tis his soft, bright beams of love, 
 My waking moments crown. 
 3 No sad alarm my slumbers broke, 
 No terror, fear, or dread ; 
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TIMES AND SLASOXS. 301, 308 
 
 No sickness seized my tender frame, 
 Nor flames came round my bed. 
 4 Lord ! condescend to teach a child 
 To praise the Saviour's love ; 
 O, let me live to thee below, 
 And dwell with thee above. 
 
 30T Th* morning invites to devotion. 7, 6. eight L. 
 
 1 "C'ROM whence came beauteous morning 
 r With all its radiant light ! 
 The tranquil scene adorning 
 With visions heav'nly bright; 
 The golden clouds disclosing 
 Their ever-changing dyes ; 
 Sweet nature still reposing 
 Reflected to the skies. 
 
 2 Can mortals see such splendor 
 Unfold before their view, 
 And not, in rapture, render 
 Their fervent homage, due 
 To Him supremely reigning 
 In glory thus above ; 
 
 And o'er the earth ordaining 
 His goodness and his love ? 
 
 3 May we bow down before thee, 
 Great God, our heav'nly King— 
 With filial hearts adore thee, 
 And daily praises sing. 
 
 May we in nature see thee ; 
 Read there thy pow'r and love, 
 May all that glows with beauty 
 Lead us to thee above. 
 
 308 Morning Thoughts. S. M. 
 
 1 T\ ARK night away bath roll'd, 
 7-* Glad birds are soaring high, 
 
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309, 310 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 And see, — a ray like dazzling gold 
 Comes darting from the sky. 
 
 2 How shall I thank the pow'r 
 Whose hand sustains me so, 
 
 And o'er each waking plant and flow'r 
 Bids dews of mercy flow? 
 
 3 Teach me to look above ; 
 Receive my morning prayer, 
 
 And, Father, in thy boundless love, 
 Make me this day thy care. 
 
 309 Morning Devotion. C. M. 
 
 1 TVFOW, condescend, Almighty King, 
 - L ~ To bless this happy throng ; 
 And kindly listen while we sing 
 
 Our grateful morning song. 
 
 2 We come to own the pow'r divine 
 
 That, watches o'er our days ; 
 For this our cheerful voices join 
 In songs of grateful praise. 
 
 3 May we in safety pass this day, 
 
 From sin and folly free ; 
 And ever walk in that sure way 
 That leads to heav'n and thee. 
 
 4 Where'er the rising sun displays 
 
 His cheerful beams abroad ; 
 There shall our morning hymns of praise 
 Declare thy goodness, Lord. 
 
 310 Morning Praise. H. M. 
 
 1 r P0 thee, my God and Friend, 
 -*- I wake my grateful tongue, 
 Still does thy pow'r defend, 
 It claims mv morning song. 
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TIMES AND SEASONS. 311, 312 
 
 How rich and groat thy mercies prove, 
 Thine angels wait on men in love. 
 
 2 Now blest with morning light 
 To thee I give the day, 
 And with renew'd delight, 
 Pur»ue my heav'nly way, 
 Till thou shalt raise my soul above, 
 Where all is praise, and joy and love. 
 
 311 A Morning Song. C M. 
 
 •1 TV/fY God, who mak'st the sun to know 
 ■*-* His proper hour to rise, 
 And, to give light to all below, 
 Dost send him round the skies. 
 
 2 "When from the chambers of the east 
 
 His morning race begins, 
 He never tires, nor stops to rest ; 
 But round the world he shines. 
 
 3 So. like the sun, would I fulfil 
 
 The business of the day ; 
 Begin my work betimes, and still 
 March on my heavenly way. 
 
 4 Give me, O Lord, thy early grace, 
 
 Nor let my soul complain 
 That the young morning of my days 
 Has all been spent in vain. 
 
 312 Jhi Evening Hymn. L. M. 
 
 1 A N OTHER fleeting day is gone, 
 •£*■ Slow o'er the west the shadows rise ; 
 Swift the soft stealing hours have flown, 
 And night's dark mantle veils the skies. 
 
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313 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 2 Another fleeting day is gone, 
 Swept from the records of the year ; 
 And still with each successive sun, 
 Life's fading visions disappear. 
 
 3 Another fleeting day is gone, 
 To tell thy secrets, O my soul ; 
 Faithful before th' eternal throne, 
 Thy slightest folly 'twill enroll. 
 
 4 Another fleeting day 13 gone, 
 To join the fugitives before : 
 And 1, when life's employ is done, 
 Shall sleep to wake in time no more. 
 
 5 Another fleeting day is gone, 
 And soon a fairer day shall rise ; 
 A day, whose never-setting sun 
 
 Shall pour his light o'er cloudless skies. 
 
 6 Another fleeting day is gone, 
 
 In solemn silence rest, my soul ; 
 Bend, bend before his awful throne, 
 Who bids the morn and evening roll ! 
 
 313 Gratitude. L. M. 
 
 1 /TJ.REAT God, to thee my evening song 
 ^-* With humble gratitude I raise ; 
 
 Oh let thy mercy tune my tongue, 
 And fill my heart with lively praise. 
 
 2 My days unclouded as they pass, 
 And every gentle-rolling hour, 
 
 Are monuments of wondrous grace, 
 And witness to thy love and power. 
 
 3 Thy love and power, celestial guard, 
 Preserve me from surrounding narm : 
 Can danger reach me while the Lord 
 Extends his kind, protecting arm ? 
 
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TIMES AND SEASONS. 314 
 
 4 Let this bleat thought my eyelids closo ; 
 With sleep refresh my feeble frame ; 
 Safe in thy care may I repose, 
 And wake with praises to thy name. 
 
 314- Praise and Prayer. L. M> 
 
 1 (^.LORY to thee, my God, this night, 
 
 J For all the blessings of the light; 
 Keep me, oh keep me, King of kings, 
 Beneath thine own almighty wings. 
 
 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 
 The ills which I this day have done ; 
 That with the world, myself, and thee, 
 I, e'er I sleep, at peace may be. 
 
 3 O, may my soul on thee repose, 
 
 And with sweet sleep my eyelids close ; 
 Sleep, that may me more active make 
 To serve my God, when I awake, 
 
 4 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
 The grave as little as my bed ; 
 Teach me to die, that so I may 
 With joy behold the judgment- day. 
 
 5 If wakeful in the night I lie, 
 
 My soul with heavenly thoughts supply ; 
 Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, 
 No powers of darkness me molest. 
 
 6 Let my blest guardian, while I sleep, 
 Thy watchful station near me keep ; 
 My heart with love celestial fill, 
 And save me from the approach of ill. 
 
 7 Fraise God, from whom all blessings flow ; 
 Praise him, all creatures here below; 
 Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
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315% 316 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 315 Grateful Devotion. CM. 
 
 1 INDULGENT God. whose bounteous caro 
 ■* O'er all thy works is shown, 
 
 let my grateful praise and prayer 
 Arise before thy throne. 
 
 2 What mercies has this day bestowed ! 
 
 How largely hast thou blest ! 
 
 Mv cup with plenty overflowed, 
 
 With cheerfulness my breast. 
 
 3 Now may soft slumber close my eyes, 
 
 From pain and sickness free ; 
 And let my waking thoughts arise, 
 To meditate on thee. 
 
 4 Thus bless each future day and night, 
 
 Till life's vain scene is o'er ; 
 And then to realms of endless light, 
 Oh let my spirit soar. 
 
 316 The tight of Death. S. M. 
 
 1 HP HE day is past and gone, 
 
 - 1 - The evening shades appear ; 
 O may we all remember well 
 The night of death draws near. 
 
 2 We lay our girmants by, 
 Upon our beds to rest ; 
 
 So death shall soon disrobe us all 
 Of what we here possessed. 
 
 3 Lord, keep U3 safe this night, 
 Secure from all our fears ; 
 
 May angels guard us while we sleep, 
 Till morning light appears. 
 
 4 And when we early rise 
 To view the nnwearhd sun, 
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TIMES A.VD SEASONS. 311, 318 
 
 May we set out to win the prize 
 And after glory run. 
 
 5 Lord, when our days are past, 
 And we from time remove, 
 may we in thy bosom rest, 
 The bosom of thy love. 
 
 317 Jin Evening Petition. Tb. 
 
 1 Q OFTLY now the light of day 
 ^ Fades upon my sight away ; 
 Free from care — from labor free, 
 Lord, I would commune with thee. 
 
 2 Soon for me the light of day 
 Shall for ever pass away ; 
 Then from sin and sorrow free, 
 Take me, Lord, to dwell with thee ! 
 
 318 Evening Devotion. C. M. 
 
 1 { \ LORD, another day is flown, 
 ^ And wc, a lonely band, 
 
 Are met once more before thy throne, 
 To bless thy fost'ring hand. 
 
 2 And wilt thou bend a list'ning ear, 
 
 To praises low as ours ? 
 Thou wilt ! for thou dost love to hear 
 The song which meekness pours. 
 
 3 And,Jesu3, thou thy smiles wilt deign, 
 
 As we before thee pray ; 
 For thou didst bless the infant train, 
 And are we less than they ? 
 
 4 Oh, let thy grace perform its part, 
 
 And let contention cea3e ; 
 And shed abroad in ev'ry heart 
 Thine everlasting pr-acp. 
 
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319, 320 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 5 And deign to turn our wandering feet, 
 And bless our weary way ; 
 Till worlds shall fade, and faith shall greet 
 The dawn of lasting day. 
 
 319 Evening Hymn. CM. 
 
 1 MOW, from the altar of our hearts 
 -*-" Let incense flames arise ; 
 Assist us, Lord, to offer up 
 
 Our evening sacrifice. 
 
 2 Awake, our love ; awake, our joy ; 
 
 Awake, our heart and tongue : 
 Sleep not when mercies loudly call, 
 Break forth into a song. 
 
 3 Minutes and mercies multiplied 
 
 Have made up all this day ; 
 Minutes came quick, but mercies wer» 
 More fleet and free than they. 
 
 4 New time, new favors, and new joys, 
 
 Do a new song require ; 
 Till we shall praise thee as we wouldj 
 Accept our heart's desire. 
 
 5 Lord of our life, whose hand hath set 
 
 New time upon our score ; 
 Thee may we praise for every gift. 
 When time shall be no more ! 
 
 320 Another day passed. L. M. 
 
 1 ANOTHER day its course has run, 
 IX - And still, O God ! thy child is blest ; 
 For thou hast been by day my sun, 
 And thou wilt be by night my rest. 
 
 2 Sweet sleep descends my eyes to close, 
 And soon, when all the world is still, 
 
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TIMES AND SEASON*. - 321,322 
 
 I'll give my body to repose, 
 My spirit to my Father's will. 
 
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 321 Evening Worship. L. M. 
 HEAR the call— I will not stay, 
 But take my seat without delay ; 
 
 Should others loiter, I'll be there, 
 Nor will I miss the time of prayer. 
 
 2 When darkness shades the distant hill, 
 The little birds are hid and stil! ; 
 And I a quiet sleep may take, 
 
 For my Creator is awake. 
 
 3 'Tis sweet to lie upon my bed, 
 
 And think my Saviour guards my head ; 
 And he a helpless child can keep 
 Throughout the silent hours of sleep. 
 
 322 Evening Devotion. CM. 
 
 1 TNDULGENT Father, by whose care 
 -*- I've pass'd another day, 
 
 Let me this night thy mercy share, 
 And teach me how to pray. 
 
 2 Show me my sins, and how to mourn 
 
 My guilt before thy face ; 
 Direct me, Lord, to Christ alone, 
 And save me by thy grace. 
 
 3 Let each returning night declare 
 
 The tokens of thy love ; 
 And ev'ry hour thy grace prepare 
 My soul for joys above. 
 
 4 And when on earth I close mino eyes, 
 
 To sleep in death's embrace, 
 Let me to heaven and glory rise, 
 T' enjoy thy smiling face. 
 
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323, 324 TIMES AND SEASONS. 
 
 323 Evening Hymn. CM. 
 
 1 A ND now another day is gone, 
 -^*- I'll sing my Maker's praise; 
 
 My comforts every hour make known 
 His providence and grace. 
 
 2 But how my childhood runs to wasto ! 
 
 My sins how great their sum ! 
 
 Lord, give me pardon for the past, 
 
 And strength for days to come. 
 
 3 I lay my body down to sleep, 
 
 Let angels guard my head ; 
 And through the hours of darkness keep 
 Their watch around my bed. 
 
 4 With cheerful heart I close my eyes, 
 
 Since thou wilt not remove ; 
 And in the morning let me rise 
 Rejoicing in thy love. 
 
 324 Another. L. M. 
 ORD, I have passed another day, 
 
 And come to thank thee for thy care : 
 Forgive my faults in work and play, 
 And listen to my evening prayer. 
 
 2 Thy favor gives me daily bread, 
 
 And friends who all my wants supply; 
 And safely now T rest my head, 
 Preserved and guarded by thine eye. 
 
 3 Look down in pity, and forgive 
 Whate'er I've said or done amiss ; 
 And help me, ev'ry day I live, 
 To serve thee better than in this. 
 
 4 Now, while I speak, be pleased to take 
 A helpless child beneath thy core ; 
 
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TIMES AND SEASONS. 325, 326 
 
 And condescend, for Jesus' sake, 
 To listen to my evening prayer. 
 
 325 •#» Evening Prmjer. P. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, now the day is gone, 
 
 *-* As I lie down to rest in slumber, 
 
 Fain would I think upon 
 
 Thy blessings without number ; 
 
 Hear thou a little child 
 
 Four out his supplications fervent, 
 
 That he may be undefil'd, 
 
 For ever be thy servant. 
 
 2 Guard thou my infant days, 
 Through ev'ry joy and ev'ry danger; 
 Make me in all my ways 
 
 To thee, my God, no stranger; 
 
 let thy Spirit be 
 
 My guard from sin and all temptation, 
 That when e'en I die, from thee 
 My soul may meet salvation. 
 
 3^0 Sun setting. L. M. 
 
 1 HPHY works proclaim thy glory, Lord, 
 
 ■*■ The blooming flow'r, the singing bird, 
 The tempest and the sunny hour, 
 Show forth thy goodness and thy power. 
 
 2 And when the setting sun declines, 
 
 1 view thee in its brilliant lines; 
 Those tints so beautiful and bright, 
 Teach me the author of all light. 
 
 3 Great God! how should our anthems rise 
 To thee who formed the earth and skies; 
 The things that creep and things that fly 
 Are vievv'd by thine omniscient eye. 
 
 i Then I will still adore thy name, 
 Then who for ever art the same ; 
 
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S21, 328, 329 times and seasons. 
 
 Thy goodness, and thy mercy, Lord, 
 Shine brightest in thy holy word. 
 
 327 noughts at Sun-set. S. M. 
 
 1 npHE sun hath gone to rest, 
 
 -"- The bee forsakes the flow'r, 
 The bird doth hasten to its nest 
 Within the leafy bower. 
 
 2 Where have I been this day \ 
 Into what follies run ? 
 
 forgive me, Father, when I pray, 
 
 Through Jesus Christ thy Son. 
 \i When all my days are o'er, 
 
 And in the tomb" I rest, 
 Oh, may my happy spirit soar 
 
 Up to a Saviour's breast. v 
 
 328 Morning or Evening. S. M. 
 
 1 CWEET, at the dawning light, 
 ^ Thy boundless love to tell ; 
 
 And when approach the shades of night, 
 Still on the theme we dwell. 
 
 2 To learn to do thy will, 
 
 O Lord, our hearts incline ; 
 And, o'er the paths of future life, 
 Command thy light to shine. 
 
 329 Tt**mt. L. M. 
 
 1 1V/| Y God, how endless is thy love ! 
 1V± rpjjy gj£ tg are ev ? r y evenir) g new . 
 
 And morning mercies from above, 
 Gently distil like early dew. 
 
 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night, 
 Great Guardian of my sleeping hours; 
 Thy sovereign word restores the light, 
 And quickens all my drowsy powers. 
 
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THE SABBATH. 339, 331, 332 
 
 3 I yield ray powers to thy command, 
 To thee I consecrate my days ; 
 Perpetual blessings from thy hand, 
 Demand perpetual songs of praise. 
 
 330 Morning and Evening. 7*8. 
 
 1 HPEACH me, Lord, thy name to know, 
 
 X Teach me, Lord, thy name to love ; 
 May I do thy will below 
 As thy will is done above. 
 
 2 When I go to rest at night, 
 
 O'er mo watch and near me stay ; 
 And when morning brings the light, 
 May I wake to praise and pray. 
 
 33 Jt For Morning and Evening. 
 
 1 (^.RACIOUS God! to thee I pray, 
 ^-* Give me grace to pray aright ; 
 Guide and bless me every day, 
 
 And defend me every night. 
 
 2 Let thy mercy, while I live, 
 
 Every needful want supply ; 
 
 And thy blissful presence give, 
 
 To support me when I die. 
 
 THE SABBATH. 
 
 332 Sabbath Morning. C. M. 
 
 1 C^ OME, children, join in sweet accord, 
 ^ In hymns around the throne ; 
 
 This is the day our rising Lord 
 Has made and called his own. 
 
 2 This is the day which God hath blest, 
 
 The brightest of the seven, 
 
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333,334 THE SABBATH. 
 
 Type of that everlasting rest, 
 The saints enjoy in heaven. 
 
 333 The Lord's Bay. 
 
 i 'T'HrS is the day the Lord of life 
 -*- Ascended to the skies. 
 My thoughts pursue the lofty theme, 
 And to the heavens arise. 
 
 2 Let no vain cares divert my mind 
 
 From this celestial road, 
 Nor all the honors of the earth 
 Detain my soul from God. 
 
 3 Think of the splendors of that place, 
 
 The joys that are on high ; 
 Nor meanly rest contented here 
 With worlds beneath the sky. 
 
 4 Heaven is the birth-place of the saints, 
 
 To heaven their souls ascend ; 
 Th' Almighty owns his fav'rite race, 
 As Father and as Friend. 
 
 5 O may these lovely titles prove 
 
 My comfort and defence, 
 When the sick couch shall be my lot, 
 And death shall call me hence ! 
 
 334 Sabbath Joys. 
 
 1 TTOW sweet is the day 
 -■"*- When leaving our play 
 
 The Saviour we seek ; 
 The fair morning glows 
 When Jesus arose— 
 
 The best of the week ! 
 
 2 The Sabbath-bell rings, 
 The full choir sings, 
 
 The minister prays ; 
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THE SABBATH. 335 
 
 And God's holy word 
 Devoutly is heard, 
 And given his grace. 
 
 3 The dear place of prayer 
 Our teachers are there, 
 
 To point us above ; 
 Their hearts burn with zeal 
 That children may feel 
 
 The Saviour's kind love. 
 
 4 To school then we'll go, 
 For surely we know 
 
 Our sabbaths must end ; 
 O then to the skies, 
 Redeemed may we rise. 
 
 To Jesus our friend. 
 
 335 Sabbath haurs. P 4 fl| % 
 
 1 JT AIL, sacred season ! peaceful day, 
 
 By God himself ordain'd and blest, 
 A ioretaste, in a weary way, 
 Of endless rest. 
 
 2 Spirit of heav'nly grace, descend, 
 Breathe on this sinful heart of mine ; 
 And as I trust thee for my friend, 
 
 Give life divine. 
 
 3 Devoted day of calm repose, 
 Close of creation sweetly blest, 
 A pause to labor,— balm of woes, 
 
 An hour of rest. 
 
 4 Thou who this day ordained and blest, 
 bned on my heart its tranquil powers, 
 And teach my bosom how to rest, 
 
 In sacred hours. 
 
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336, 337, 338 the sadbath. 
 
 336 Prayer of preparation/or Sabbath duties. 
 
 1 T ORD ! fix my wand'ring thoughts 
 -" Thy sacred word to hear, 
 
 With deep attention and with love, 
 With rev'rence and with fear. 
 
 2 Let me remember well 
 That God is present here, 
 
 And let my heart be all engaged, 
 When I draw near in prayer. 
 
 3 And when thy praises shall 
 My tuneful lips employ, 
 
 Give me to taste that sweet delight 
 Which saints in heav'n enjoy. 
 
 337 Prayer for the Sabbath . 
 
 1 T ORD, give us grace to put away 
 
 J - i Each idle thought of work, and play ; 
 For thou, O Lord, our hearts canst see, 
 And nothing can be hid from thee. 
 
 2 This is the day of holy rest, 
 
 The Sabbath-day which thou hast blest ; 
 O may we all thy will obey, 
 And holy keep the Sabbath-day. 
 
 338 This is God's day. 
 
 1 HP HIS day belongs to God alone, 
 
 ■*- This day he chooses for his own ; 
 And we must neither work nor play, 
 Because it is God's holy day. 
 
 2 *Tis well to have one day in seven, 
 That we may learn the way to heaven, 
 Then let us spend it as we should 
 
 In serving God and being good. 
 
 3 We ought to-day to learn and seek 
 What we may think of all the week ; 
 
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THE SABBATH. 339, 340 
 
 And be the better every day, 
 For what we hear our teachers say. 
 4 And every Sabbath should be passed 
 As if we knew it were our last : 
 What would the dying sinner give 
 To have one Sabbath more to live ! 
 
 839 Prayer for the Sabbath. 7's. 
 
 1 TV/TAKER of the Sabbath-day, 
 
 ■"-*■ Teach us how to praise and pray ; 
 Thou this blessed day hast given, 
 To prepare our souls for heaven. 
 
 2 Giver of eternal rest, 
 
 Be thy glorious Gospel blest ; 
 Thou alone canst change the heart, 
 Thou alone canst peace impart. 
 
 3 Ruler of the earth and sky, 
 Lord of all below, on high ; 
 Make the young, as well as old, 
 Sheep of thy eternal fold. 
 
 4 Friend of children, hear our prayer ; 
 Let no trifling feelings dare 
 
 Steal the precious hours away, 
 Of this sacred Sabbath-day. 
 
 340 Sabbath Morning. C. M. 
 
 1 TTATN world, with all thy busy cares 
 * And glittering toys, depart; 
 A nobler guest demands my time, 
 
 'Tis Jesus claims my heart. 
 He rose, the dear Redeemer rose, 
 
 And owns this sacred day ; 
 Come, O my soul, with cheerful haste, 
 
 Thy grateful homage pay. 
 Come, blessed Jesus, from above, 
 And in my bosom shine ; 
 
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341, 342 THE SABBATH. 
 
 Come, bear my soul from earth away, 
 To feast on joys divine. 
 
 4 O happy place ! may I appear 
 In that bright world above ; 
 To see my dear Redeemer there, 
 And sing, and praise his love ! 
 
 341 Sabbath Morning, 
 
 1 A GAIN the Lord of life and light 
 J -^- Awakes the kindling ray ; 
 Unseals the eyelids of the morn, 
 
 And pours celestial day. 
 
 2 O what a night was that, which wrapt 
 
 A sinful world in gloom ! 
 O what a sun, which broke, this day, 
 Triumphant, from the tomb ! 
 
 3 This day be grateful homage paid, 
 
 And loud hosannas sung ; 
 Let gladness dwell in every heart, 
 And praise on every tongue. 
 
 4 Ten thousand joyful lips shall join 
 
 To hail this welcome morn, 
 Which scatters blessings from above, 
 To nations yet unborn. 
 
 342 Sabbath morning welcomed. 
 
 1 "DLEST the day returning, 
 - L ' When the Saviour rose ; 
 Holy thoughts awaking, 
 
 While devotion glows : 
 And we learn the story 
 Of the God of Glory, 
 Kind, and merciful, — 
 
 In the Sabbath-school. 
 
 2 Great is the salvation 
 Sounded in our ears ; 
 
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THE SABBATH. 343 
 
 Sweet the invitation 
 
 Which the humble hears : 
 As we learn the story 
 Of the God of Glory, 
 Kind, and merciful, — - 
 
 In the Sabbath-school. 
 
 3 Let our minds be wakeful, 
 Foolish thoughts away ; 
 Let our hearts be grateful 
 
 Ev'ry Sabbath-day. 
 While we learn the story 
 Of the Lord of glory, 
 Kind and merciful, — 
 
 In the Sabbath-school. 
 
 343 How sweet is the Sahbath. H's. 
 
 1 TJOW sweet is the Sabbath, the morning of rest; 
 -*-'- The day of the week which I surely love best ; 
 The morning my Saviour arose from the tomb, 
 And took from the grave all its terror and gloom. 
 
 2 O let me be thoughtful and prayerful to-day, 
 And not spend a minute in trifling or play ; 
 Remembering these seasons were graciously given 
 To teach me to seek, and prepare me for heaven. 
 
 3 In the house of my God, in his presence and fear, 
 When I worship to-day, may it all be sincere ; 
 In the school when I learn, may I do it with care, 
 And be grateful to those who watch over me there. 
 
 4 Instruct me, my Saviour ; a child though I be, 
 I am not too young to be noticed by thee ; 
 Renew all my heart, keep me firm in thy ways, 
 I would love thee, and serve thee, and give thee 
 
 the praise. 
 
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344, 345 THE SABBATH. 
 
 344 Sabbath Morning. S. M. 
 
 1 fyHE night is past and gone, 
 
 -*- The Sabbath sun I see ; 
 Now may I rise to see thy grace 
 Again renewed to me. 
 
 2 I humbly bow in prayer, 
 And supplicate thy throne ; 
 
 Forgiveness seek for follies past, 
 And all thy goodness own. 
 
 3 O condescend to hear 
 While I attempt to pray ; 
 
 And guard me safe from harm and sin 
 Through all this Sabbath-day. 
 
 4 Let not my heart forget 
 Thy kindness and thy love ; 
 
 'Who gav'st for us thy Son to die, 
 That we might live above. 
 
 5 O let thy word of grace 
 My heart and mind employ ; 
 
 And in the Sabbath-school this day 
 May I its light enjoy. 
 
 6 Let all my days and nights, 
 As they revolve around, 
 
 Be spent in doing all thy will ; 
 Thus shall my peace abound. 
 
 345 Love of the Sabbath. L. M 
 
 1 T LOVE to have the Sabbath come, 
 ■*- For then I rise and quit my home ; 
 And haste to school with cheerful air, 
 To meet my dearest teachers there. 
 
 2 'Tis there I'm always taught to pray 
 That God would bless me day by day ; 
 
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THE SABBATH. 346 
 
 And safely guard, and guide mo still, 
 And help me to obey his will. 
 
 3 'Tis there I sing a Saviour's love, 
 Which brought him from his throne above, 
 And made him suffer, bleed, and die, 
 
 For sinful creatures, such as I. 
 
 4 From all the lessons I obtain, 
 
 - May I a store of knowledge gain ; 
 And early seek my Saviour's face, 
 And gain from him supplies of grace. 
 
 5 And then, through life's remaining days, 
 I'll love to sing my Saviour's praise ; 
 And bless the kindness and the grace 
 That brought me to this sacred place. 
 
 346 Prayer for Sabbath blessing*. L. M. 
 
 1 (^ UR. Father, here again we raise, 
 
 ^ To thee our morning hynm of praise ; 
 For all the joys thy smiles afford, — 
 This sacred day — thy holy word. 
 
 2 We thank thee, Father, that to thee 
 Again we bend the lowly knee : 
 
 That here in peace and prayer we stand, 
 Upheld by an almighty hand. 
 
 3 Whate'er we do, where'er we be, 
 Keep us from sin and error free ; 
 Thy Sabbaths may we so improve, 
 At last to win our Father's love. 
 
 4 So shall we then, when life shall end, 
 A nobler, holier Sabbath spend ; 
 When thy good children all shall be 
 Join'd in one familv with thee. 
 
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34?, 348, 349 THE SABBATH. 
 
 347 Sabbath p raise fr\m Children . CM. 
 
 1 /~)NCE more we keep the sacred day 
 " That saw the Saviour rise,- 
 
 Once more we tune our infant song 
 To him that rules the skies. 
 
 2 may the God, who gave our lives 
 
 And thus far led us on ; 
 Be pleas' d to train our infant minds 
 To know and love the Son. 
 
 3 Teach us thy way while here we learn 
 
 To read thy holy word ; 
 Bless all the kind instructions giv'n, 
 And make us thine, O Lord. 
 
 34§ The Sabbath hailed. 7,6. 
 
 1 nTHINE holy day's returning 
 -*■ Our hearts exult to see, 
 
 And with devotion burning, 
 Ascend, great God, to thee. 
 To-day with purest pleasure, 
 Our thoughts from earth withdraw, 
 We search for heav'nly treasure, 
 We learn thy holy law. 
 
 2 We join to sing thy praises, 
 O God of Sabbath-day ! 
 Each voice in gladness raises 
 Its loudest, sweetest lay. 
 Thy richest mercies sharing, 
 Inspire us with thy love ; 
 
 By grace our souls preparing 
 For nobler praise above. 
 
 349 The Sabbath. S. M. 
 
 (SLIGHTLY ALTERED FROM MBS. SIGOURNEY.) 
 
 1 nnHE best of days has come, 
 -*- The dav our Maker blest ; 
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THE SABBATH. 350, 351 
 
 And bids us mark its sacred hours 
 By sweet and holy rest. 
 
 2 A day to blessed thought 
 And happy feelings given, 
 
 A day to read that blessed Book 
 Which shows the way to Heaven. 
 
 3 A day to hear of God, 
 Of rest and joy above ; 
 
 A day to learn to fit our souls 
 For realms of peace and love. 
 
 350 Lord's- day Morning. CM. 
 
 1 rpHIS is the day when Christ arose 
 
 -*- So early from the dead ; 
 Why should I keep my eyelids closed, 
 And waste my hours in bed ? 
 
 2 This is the day when Jesus broke 
 
 The powers of death and hell ; 
 And shall I still wear Satan's yoke, 
 And love my sins so well ? 
 
 3 To-day with pleasure Christians meet, 
 
 To pray and hear the word ; 
 And I would go with cheerful feet 
 To learn thy will, O Lord. 
 
 4 I'll leave my sport to read and pray ; 
 
 And so prepare for heaven : 
 O may I love this blessed day 
 The best of all the seven. 
 
 351 For Sabbath Morning. L. M. 
 
 1 Ty ELCOME, sweet morn, we hail with joy 
 v * Thy holy light, thy blest employ ; 
 And come, a little favored band, 
 One sacred hour with Christ to spend. 
 
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352 THE SABBATH. 
 
 2 Our infant hearts would humbly pray- 
 That he will bless our school to-day ; 
 To him our joyful notes of praise, 
 With one united voice we raise. 
 
 3 An offering to our heavenly King 
 Of glad hosannas now we bring ; 
 And hope at last in his embrace, 
 Secure from sin, to find a place. 
 
 4 O it shall be our constant prayer, 
 That we may here his blessings share ; 
 Then go and live at Christ's right hand, 
 A joyful, happy, favored band. 
 
 352 Sabbath Evening. 6' 8. Eight L. 
 
 1 H^HE light of Sabbath eve 
 
 ■*- Is fading fast away ; 
 What record will it leave 
 
 To crown the closing day ! 
 Is it a Sabbath spent 
 
 Of fruitless time destroy'd? 
 Or have these moments lent 
 
 Been sacredly employ'd ? 
 
 2 How dreadful and how drear, 
 
 In yon dark world of pain, 
 Will Sabbaths lost appear, 
 
 That cannot come again. 
 Then in that hopeless place, 
 
 Th£ wretched soul will say, 
 " I had those hours of grace, 
 
 But cast them all away." 
 
 3 To waste these Sabbath hours, 
 
 O may we never dare ; 
 Nor taint with thoughts of ours 
 These sacred days of prayer : 
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THE SABBATH. 353, 354 
 
 But may our Sabbaths here 
 
 Inspire our hearts with love ; 
 And prove a foretaste clear 
 
 Of that sweet rest above. 
 
 353 For Sabbath Evening. L. M. 
 
 1 "I^TE'VE pass'd another Sabbath-day, 
 
 " * And heard of Jesus and of heav'n , 
 We thank thee for thy word, and pray 
 That this day's sin may be forgiv'n. 
 
 2 Forgive our inattention, Lord, 
 
 Our looks and thoughts that went astray ; 
 Forgive our carelessness abroad ; 
 At home, our idleness and play. 
 
 3 May all we heard and understood 
 Be well remembered thro' the week, 
 And help to make us wise and good, 
 More humble, diligent, and meek. . 
 
 4 Bless our good minister, we pray, 
 Who loves to see a child attend ; 
 And let us honor and obey 
 
 The words of such a holy friend. 
 
 5 ■So, when our lives are finish'd here, 
 And days and Sabbaths shall be o'er, 
 May we along with him appear 
 
 To serve and love thee evermore. 
 
 354 Worship of God delightful. L. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, how delightful 'tis to see 
 -^ A whole assembly worship thee ! 
 At once they sing, at once they pray, 
 They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 
 
 2 I have been there, and still would go ; 
 'Tis like a taste of heaven below ; 
 
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355, 356 THE SABBATK. 
 
 Not all my pleasures and my play 
 Shall tempt me to forget this day. 
 
 3 write upon my memory, Lord, 
 The text and doctrine of thy word ; 
 That I may break thy laws no more, 
 But love thee better than before. 
 
 4 With thoughts of Christ and things divine 
 Fill up this foolish heart of mine ; 
 
 That hoping pardon through his blood, 
 I may lie down, and wake with God. 
 
 355 Evening Thoughts. L. M. 
 
 1 TV/TY days on earth how swift they run, 
 J - VJ - Another Sabbath's nearly gone ; 
 And who can tell but this may be 
 
 The only Sabbath I shall see ? 
 
 2 Since I am not too young to die, 
 I would at once to Jesus fly ; 
 
 His precious blood, for sinners spilt, 
 Can wash away the foulest guilt. 
 
 3 I would his word of truth believe, 
 That little children he'll receive ; 
 Their feeble prayer will not disdain, 
 Nor shall they seek his face in vain. 
 
 4 On this dear friend may I rely ; 
 Then, should I soon be called to die, 
 I need not fear, for death would be 
 A welcome messenger to me. 
 
 356 The everlasting Sabbath. 7's. 
 
 1 COON will set the Sabbath sun, 
 ^ Soon the sacred day be gone ; 
 But a sweeter rest remains, 
 Where the glorious Saviour reigns. 
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THE SABBATH. 351 
 
 2 Pleasant is the Sabbath-bell, 
 Seeming much of joy to tell ; 
 Kind our teachers are to-day, 
 In the school we love to stay. 
 
 3 But a music, sweeter far, 
 Breathes where angel-spirits are ; 
 Higher far than earthly strains, 
 Where the rest of God remains. 
 
 4 Shall we ever rise to dwell, 
 Where immortal praises swell ? 
 And can children ever go 
 Where eternal Sabbaths glow ? 
 
 5 Yes : — that rest our own may be, 
 All the good shall Jesus see ; 
 For the good a rest remains, 
 Where the glorious Saviour reigns. 
 
 357 Saturday Evening. C. M. 
 
 1 (^J.OD over all, for ever blest ! 
 ^-* Grant me thy grace within ; 
 That I may keep to morrow's rest, 
 
 A rest indeed from sin : 
 
 2 A rest from all my usual play, 
 
 A holy rest in thee ; 
 Then will thy blessed Sabbath-day 
 Be a sweet rest to me. 
 
 3 Lord, sanctify my every thought 
 
 In these my days of youth ; 
 Make me remember what I'm taught 
 Out of thy word of truth. 
 
 4 O, teach me how to pray aright, 
 
 And what to ask of thee ; 
 That when I'm kneeling in thy sight, 
 I may not thoughtless be. 
 
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358, 359 close of the year. 
 
 5 But give me faith to look above, 
 And see my Jesus there. 
 To feel a dying Saviour's love, 
 In answer to my prayer. 
 
 358 Sabbaths will soon be over. 
 
 1 OEE ! another week is gone ! 
 
 ^ Quickly have the minutes past ; 
 This we enter now upon 
 
 Will to many prove their last. 
 Mercy hitherto has spared, 
 
 But have mercies been improved ? 
 Let us ask, am I prepared, 
 
 Should I be this week removed ? 
 
 2 Some we now no longer see, 
 
 Who their mortal race have run, 
 Seemed as fair for life as we 
 
 When the former week begun. 
 While we pray, and while we hear, 
 
 Help us, Lord, each one to think, 
 Vast eternity is near, 
 
 I am standing on the brink. 
 
 CLOSE OF THE YEAR. 
 
 359 T l* ^st day in the Year. C. M. 
 
 1 f\ THOU who dwellest in the heavens, 
 ^-* Whom angels love and fear, 
 
 Who giv'st us, in thy tender love, 
 To close another year, — 
 
 2 Did' st for our many daily wants 
 
 Untiringly provide, 
 And grant us friends and parents dear 
 Our thoughtless steps to guide, — 
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CLOSE OF THE YEAR. 360, 361 
 
 3 When sickness smote our feeble, frames, 
 
 Did'st take away our pain, 
 And ev'n when others found the grave, 
 Restor'd our health again, — 
 
 4 And bade the lamp of knowledge shine 
 
 With radiance full and free, 
 And sent thy holy Book to show 
 The path that leads to thee, — 
 
 5 Oh ! give us good and grateful hearts 
 
 Thy mercy to adore, 
 And take our spirits, when we die, 
 Where they can praise thee more. 
 
 360 Lessons from the leaves. 8's & 7's. 
 
 1 CEE the leaves around you falling, 
 ^ Dry and withered, to the ground ; 
 Thus to thoughtless mortals calling, 
 In a sad and solemn sound ; 
 
 Sons of Adam ! when in Eden 
 You like us, once blighted fell ; 
 Hear the lessons we are reading ; 
 And believe the truth we tell. 
 
 2 Yearly in our course returning ; 
 Messengers of shortest stay ; 
 Our example gives the warning : 
 All things here must pass away. 
 On the tree of life eternal, 
 
 Let all human hopes be stayed, 
 Which alone for ever vernal 
 Bears the leaves that never fade. 
 
 361 The dying Year. S. M. 
 
 1 HP LIME'S never tiring hand 
 
 -■- Pninta in tVip finishprl toi 
 
 Points to the finished year ; 
 Its moments with past ages stand, 
 Nor will again appear. 
 
 207 
 
362, 363 close of the year. 
 
 2 The precious moments pass 
 And time again revolves ; 
 
 Spirit of pow'r and heav'nly grace, 
 Assist my weak resolves. 
 
 3 From each imperfect part, 
 Then purer good shall spring 
 
 From errors past, a contrite heart 
 Will true repentance bring. 
 
 362 Recollection of Sin. CM. 
 
 1 HP HIS year is hastening too away, 
 ■*■ The hours are closing fast ; 
 My heart, alas ! has much to say 
 
 About the time that's past. 
 
 2 How oft I've risen from my bed, 
 
 And not remembered prayer; 
 Or if the words of prayer I've said, 
 My thoughts have been elsewhere. 
 
 3 111 temper, passions, hateful pride, 
 
 Have grieved my friends and thee ; 
 And seldom I've sincerely tried, 
 Gentle and good to be. 
 
 4 But, Lord, thou hast already known 
 
 More of my guilt than I ; 
 There's not a fault that I can own, 
 Too small for God to spy. 
 
 5 And if through this revolving year 
 
 Thou shouldst my life prolong, 
 
 O may thy wisdom guide my steps, 
 
 Thy praise employ my tongue. 
 
 363 Pot 8* last da V °f the ¥ear - 8's, Eight L. 
 1 HHHIS year is just going away, 
 
 ■*• The moments are finishing fast : 
 
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CLOSE OF THE YEAR. 363 
 
 My heart, have you nothing to say 
 
 Concerning the time that is past ? 
 
 Now, while in my chamber alone, 
 
 Where God will be present to hear ; 
 
 I'll try to remember, and own 
 
 The faults I've committed this year. 
 ! O Lord ! I'm ashamed to confess 
 
 How often I've broken thy day ! 
 
 Perhaps I have thought of my dress, 
 
 Or wasted the moments in play ! 
 
 And when the good minister tried 
 
 To make little children attend, 
 
 I was thinking of something beside, 
 
 Or wishing the sermon would end ! 
 
 How often I rose from my bed, 
 
 And did not remember my prayer ; 
 
 Or, if a few words I have said, 
 
 My thoughts have been going elsewhere ! 
 
 Ill temper, and passion, and pride, 
 
 Have griev'd my dear parents and thee, 
 
 And seldom I've heartily tried 
 
 Obedient and gentle to be ! 
 
 But, Lord, thou already hast known 
 
 Much more of my folly than I ; 
 
 There is not a fault I can own, 
 
 Too little for God to descry. 
 Yet hear me, and help me to feel 
 How wicked and weak I must be : 
 And let me not try to conceal 
 The least of my follies from thee. 
 
 This year is fast going away, 
 The moments are finishing fast ; 
 Look down, in thy mercy, I pray, 
 And pardon the time that is past. 
 And soon as another begins, 
 So help me to walk in thy fear 
 
 14 209 
 
364, 365 NEW YEAR. 
 
 That neither with follies nor sins 
 I may waste and deform a new year. 
 
 — •>►►©©»<!«— 
 
 NEW YEAR. 
 
 364 Praiss for the year 's privileges. C. M. 
 
 1 r F HANKS to the grace that brings us here 
 *- While thousands go astray ; 
 
 That spares us yet another year, 
 To this expected day. 
 
 2 Thanks that we know the joyful sound 
 
 Of life, through Jesus' name, 
 And were not born on heathen ground, 
 To which it never came. 
 
 3 But poor and mean our thanks must be 
 
 For favors so divine ! 
 Great God ! we owe ourselves to thee; 
 Make us entirely thine. 
 
 365 SJwrtness of time. 7' S. Eight L. 
 
 1 "l/\/"HTLE with ceaseless course the sun 
 
 " ™ Hasted through the former year, 
 Many souls their race have run, 
 Never more to meet us here : 
 Fix'd in an eternal state, 
 They have done with all below ; 
 We a little longer wait, 
 But how little—none can know. 
 
 2 As the winged arrow flies, 
 Speedily the mark to find ; 
 
 As the lightning from the skies, 
 Darts and leaves no trace behind ; 
 Swiftly thus our fleeting days 
 Bear us down life's rapid stream ; 
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THE SABBATH-SCHOOL. 366, 361 
 
 Upwards, Lord, our spirits raise, 
 All below is but a dream. 
 
 300 Reflections and resolutions. CM. 
 
 1 "DEMRMBER, child, another year 
 -*-*' Of thy short life is past ; 
 
 Thou canst not long continue here, 
 And this may be thy last ! 
 
 2 Much of thy dubious life is gone, 
 Nor will return again 
 
 And swift thy passing moments run, 
 The few that yet remain. 
 
 3 Arouse thy soul — with utmost care 
 Thy true condition learn : 
 
 What are thy hopes ? — how sure ? how fair ? 
 What is thy great concern ? 
 
 4 Behold, another year begins ! 
 Set out anew for heaven ; 
 Seek pardon for thy former sins, 
 In Christ so freely given. 
 
 5 Devoutly yield thyself to God, 
 And on his grace depend ; 
 
 With zeal pursue the heavenly road, 
 Nor doubt a happy end. 
 
 THE SABBATH-SCHOOL. 
 
 307 8a?>bath-school pleasures. S. M. 
 
 1 rj URS is the Sabbath-day ! 
 w The Sabbath of the Lord, 
 For then we learn to praise and pray, 
 To read and hear God's word. 
 
 211 
 
368 THE SAEBATII-SCHOOL. 
 
 2 Ours is the Sabbath-school ; 
 Its lessons may we prize, 
 
 And grow by every gospel rule 
 Unto salvation wise. 
 
 3 So all our lives below, 
 
 In wisdom's pleasant ways, 
 The fruits of Sabbath-schools will show, 
 The" bliss of Sabbath-days. 
 
 4 Lord of the Sabbath ! send 
 Prosperity and peace, 
 
 Till tasks and teaching here shall end, 
 Tongues fail, and knowledge cease ; 
 
 5 Then heaven itself shall be 
 One Sabbath-school above, 
 
 And undisturbed eternity, 
 One Sabbath-day of love. 
 
 368 School time near. 
 
 1 'THE clock has struck, I cannot stay, 
 -*- O let me rise and haste away ; 
 
 I'll quit my bed, and leave my home, 
 The hour of school will quickly come. 
 
 2 I would be there when prayer begins, 
 To seek the pardon of my sins ; 
 
 I'd ask the favor of the Lord, 
 And pray to understand his word. 
 
 3 O shall my teachers wait in vain, 
 While my neglect must give them pain? 
 No, let me rather strive to be 
 
 First of their little family. 
 
 4 These Sabbath-days will soon be o'er, 
 And I shall go to school no more ; 
 
 I would not then endure the pain 
 Of having spent my time in vain. 
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THE SABBATH-SCHOOL. 369, 310, 311 
 
 369 Going to Sabbath -school. L. M. 
 
 1 rPHE hour is come, I will not stay, 
 -*- But haste to school without delay, 
 
 Nor loiter here, for 'tis a crime 
 To trifle thus with precious time. 
 
 2 Say, shall my teachers wait in vain, 
 And of my sad neglect complain ? 
 No ! rather let me strive to be 
 The first of all the family. 
 
 3 I should be there with humble mind, 
 To seek th' instruction I may find ; 
 And while I hear the sacred page, 
 
 O may its truths my heart engage. 
 
 4 These golden hours will soon be o'er 
 When I can go to school no more ; 
 How shall I then endure the thought 
 Of having spent my time for naught ? 
 
 370 J2 Blessing asked. L. M. 
 
 1 A SSEMBLED in our school once more, 
 -£*- O Lord, thy blessing we implore ; 
 We meet to read, and sing, and pray,' 
 
 Be with us, then, through this thy day. 
 
 2 Our fervent prayer to thee ascends, 
 For parents, teachers, foes and friends ; 
 And when we in thy house appear, 
 Help us to worship "in thy fear. 
 
 3 When we on earth shall meet no more, 
 May we above to glory soar ; 
 
 And praise thee in more lofty strains, 
 Where one eternal Sabbath reigns. 
 
 3T1 Invitation to Praise. L. M. 
 
 1 HPHUS far we're spared again to meet 
 - L Before Jehovah's mercy-seat; 
 
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312,373 THE SABBATH-SCHOOL. 
 
 To seek his face, to praise and pray, 
 And hail another Sabbath-day. 
 
 2 Let every tongue its silence break, 
 Let every tongue his goodness speak, 
 Who deigns his glory to display 
 On each returning Sabbath-day. 
 
 372 Prayer on openir.g School. S. M. 
 
 1 TYTOW we've assembled here, 
 "*-" To read, to learn, and pray ; 
 
 Shed on us, mighty God, thy fear, 
 To keep us through the day. 
 
 2 Be vanity afar, 
 
 And every evil thought ; 
 O let us think how blest we are, 
 In being rightly taught. 
 
 3 Nor let us lightly hold 
 The blessing that is given ; 
 
 To learn that love that can't be told, 
 Which angels sing in heaven. 
 
 4 Impress upon our hearts, 
 Great Spirit, all we read ; 
 
 And when all other stay departs, 
 This will be sweet indeed. 
 
 373 Prayer at entering School. S. M. 
 
 1 T ORD ! lead my heart to learn, 
 -*-^ Prepare my ears to hear, 
 
 And let me useful knowledge seek 
 In thy most holy fear. 
 
 2 Oh ! make me kindly treat 
 My dear companions all, 
 
 Nor let me causeless anger feel, 
 Nor in temptation fall. 
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CLOSING- SCHOOL. 314 
 
 If unforgiven sin 
 Within my bosom lies, 
 Or evil motives linger there, 
 T' offend thy perfect eyes : 
 
 Remove them far away, 
 Inspire me with thy love, 
 That I may please thee here below, 
 And dwell with thee above. 
 
 CLOSING SCHOOL. 
 
 3^4 The Word sown. S. M. 
 
 1 "C'ATHER of mercies! hear 
 
 £■ The notes that children raise; 
 To our request bow down thy ear, 
 And hearken to our praise. 
 
 2 Within our hearts, the seed 
 Of sacred truth is sown ; 
 
 But, Lord ! the blessing that we need, 
 Must come from thee alone. 
 
 3 That seed will buried lie 
 Till thou the increase give ; 
 
 Yet then, although it seem to die, 
 It shall revive and live. 
 
 4 Then though the sower weep, 
 Ere long, with thankful voice, 
 
 Both he who sows and they who reap, 
 Together shall rejoice. 
 
 5 Thou dost the seed prepare, 
 And make it spring when sown ; 
 
 And if a hundred fold it bear 
 The praise is all thy own. 
 
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315, 316,317 closing school. 
 
 373 Behaviour in God's house. CM. 
 
 1 MOW, children, to God's house repair, 
 - 1 -* And with the holy throng 
 
 O give your hearts to humble prayer, 
 And raise the cheerful song. 
 
 2 Praise God, whose mercies brought you here, 
 
 Whose goodness keeps you still ; 
 Whose grace with joy your souls can cheer, 
 Whose power subdues your will. 
 
 3 Improve the strength you here have gained 
 
 To do his holy will : 
 Improve the knowledge here attained, 
 To love and serve him still. 
 
 4 Let not the world have cause to say, 
 
 You served your God for naught ; 
 But grow in grace from day to day, 
 As you have here been taught. 
 
 3T6 J2 blessing sought on Instruction given . P.M. 
 
 1 C\ N what has now been sown, 
 
 " Thy blessing, Lord ! bestow ; 
 
 The power is thine alone 
 
 To make it spring and grow : 
 
 Do thou the gracious harvest raise, 
 
 And thou, alone, shalt have the praise. 
 
 3TT The same subject. 8. 7 
 
 1 TTEAVENLY Father, grant thy blessing 
 ■*•-*• On the teaching of this day ; 
 
 That our hearts thy fear possessing, 
 May from sin be turn'd away. 
 
 2 Have we wander'd ? Oh ! forgive us : 
 Have we wish'd from truth to rove ? 
 
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closing school. 318, 379, 380 
 
 Turn, Oh ! turn us, and receive us, 
 And incline us truth to love. 
 
 378 Prayer to God. 7's. 
 
 1 T^HEN we children bend the knee 
 
 ** Round the mercy-seat of love, 
 Then our voices rise to thee, 
 God omnipotent above ! 
 
 2 Able thou to seek, to save, 
 
 Able to forgive and bless ; 
 Grant each blessing that we crave, 
 Pardon sin we all confess. 
 
 3 Teach us what we ought to seek, 
 
 Now all prostrate in thy sight ; 
 We are sinful, poor, and weak, 
 Thou alone canst lead us right. 
 
 379 Reflection. C. M. 
 
 1 A ND now another hour is past, 
 -£*• Of kind instruction given ; 
 And this, perhaps, may be the last 
 
 On this side hell or heaven ! 
 
 2 And is it so ? How dread the thought, 
 
 And yet indeed how true ! 
 If I could feel it as I ought, 
 This day, what should I do ? 
 
 3 O, surely prize it more and more, 
 
 And pray that God would give 
 A death of gain, if life be o'er, 
 And blessing if I live. 
 
 380 The Seed of the Word. CM. 
 1 A LMIGHTY God ! thy word is cast 
 
 ■£*- Like seed into the ground ; 
 Now let the dew of heaven descend, 
 And righteous fruits abound. 
 
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381 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man 
 
 This holy seed remove ; 
 But give it root in every heart, 
 To bring forth fruits of love. 
 
 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares 
 
 The rising plant destroy ; 
 But let it yield a hundred-fold, 
 The fruits of peace and joy. 
 
 4 Oft as the precious seed is sov/n, 
 
 Thy quickening grace bestow, 
 That all, whose souls the truth receive, 
 Its saving power may know. 
 
 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 381 Children- >a Praise. C. M. 
 
 SCHOLARS. 
 
 1 rpHOU Guardian of our youthful days, 
 
 -*- To thee our prayers ascend ; 
 To thee we'll tune our song of praise, 
 Thou art the children's Friend. 
 
 2 From thee our daily mercies flow, 
 
 Our life and health descend ; 
 Lord, save our souls from sin and woe ; 
 Be thou the children's Friend. 
 
 3 Teach us to prize thy holy word, 
 
 And to its truths attend ; 
 Thus shall we learn to fear the Lord, 
 And love the children's Friend. 
 
 4 Lord, draw our youthful hearts to thee, 
 
 From ev'ry ill defend ; 
 Help us in early life, to flee 
 To thee, the children's Friend. 
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SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 3S2, 383 
 CONGREGATION. 
 
 5 May all our hopes be fix'd on high, 
 And when our lives shall end, 
 Then may we live above the sky 
 With Christ, the sinner's Friend. 
 
 382 Prayer for Sabbath- Schools. L. M. 
 
 1 ALMIGHTY Father of mankind! 
 -^*- Accept our humble suppliant prayer : 
 Oh ! bless our schools ; let ev'ry mind 
 In hymns of praise, thy name declare. 
 
 2 May Teachers, Friends, and children too, 
 Thy mercy find, thy goodness prove ; 
 And while on earth, may we pursue 
 The path to endless joys above. 
 
 383 Thanksgiving and Prayer. L. M. 
 
 1 A CCEPT our thanks, O God of truth ! 
 -^- Spared this returning day to see ; 
 Still bless the guardian friends of youth, 
 Engaged to bring them up for Thee. 
 
 2 Oft have we felt thy gracious power, 
 And still to thee we lift our eyes ; 
 Now give the Pentecostal shower, 
 Now, with thy Spirit, all baptize. 
 
 3 As in times past, again appear, 
 
 Our cherish' d work increase, approve ; 
 Give us to say, " Lo ! God is here ! 
 " Behold the tokens of his love." 
 
 4 Smile on our union : still the same, 
 Our toils, our prospects, and our end ; 
 One hope, one heaven, our only aim 
 The Saviour's kingdom to extend. 
 
 5 Thy servants, Jesus, prove and seal, 
 And bless this joyous day's return ; 
 
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 Stir up the fire of sacred zeal, 
 Stir up and bid it ever burn : 
 
 6 Till o'er the earth thy knowledge reach, 
 And triumphs crown redemption's plan, 
 Far as extends the human speech, 
 Wide as the family of man. 
 
 384 Prayer for the increase of Sabbath-Schools. L. M. 
 
 1 "T ET there be light," Jehovah said, 
 
 J - i And light o'er nature's face was spread ; 
 " Let there be light," O say again, 
 And end the night of Satan's reign. 
 
 2 " Let there be light ;" O may the sound 
 Travel the earth's wide circuit round ; 
 O'er all the nations, far and near, 
 Bright Sun of righteousness, appear. 
 
 3 In mercy may our native land 
 Hear the benevolent command, 
 And at thy voice arise and shine, 
 Reflecting this bright light divine. 
 
 4 And may these little ones who now 
 With us before thy footstool bow, 
 See in the dying Saviour's face, 
 The beams of thy forgiving grace. 
 
 3S5 Praise for grace by Christ. 8. 7. 
 
 1 T) RAISE the Lord who reigns in heaven, 
 ■*■ For a living deathless soul : 
 
 Praise to his blest name be given, 
 While eternal ages roll. 
 
 2 Praise to him who dwells in glory, 
 For the gift of Christ the Lord ; 
 And that all the wondrous story 
 Is recorded in his word. 
 
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: /.BBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 386 
 
 3 Low before his footstool bending, 
 We would praise th' Incarnate God, 
 For the grace on us descending, 
 Through his own most precious blood. 
 
 4 For the Sabbath-school we bless thee : 
 By our teachers' tender care, 
 
 We are taught to know and love thee, 
 And to breathe our infant prayer. 
 
 5 Be thy love our choicest treasure, 
 While we sojourn here below ; 
 Be thy praise our dearest pleasure, 
 From our hearts, Lord, let it flow. 
 
 386 United praise to God. H. M 
 
 Children. 
 
 1 f^ OME, let our voices join 
 ^ To sing a song of praise ; 
 For favors so divine, 
 
 Our grateful notes we'll raise : 
 Congregation. 
 To God alone the praise belongs, 
 His love demands your noblest songs. 
 Children. 
 
 2 When wand'ring far astray, 
 In paths of vice and sin, 
 You kindly pointed out 
 The danger we were in : 
 
 Congregation. 
 To God alone be all the praise, 
 Who turns your feet from sinful ways. 
 Children. 
 
 3 Now we are taught to read 
 The book of life divine, 
 Where our Redeemer's love 
 And brightest glories shine : 
 
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381 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 Congregation. 
 To God alone the praise is due, 
 Whose sacred book is sent to you. 
 Children. 
 
 4 Within this sacred house 
 Our youthful feet are brought, 
 Where pray'r and praise abound, 
 And heav'nly truths are taught: 
 
 Congregation. 
 To God alone your praises bring, 
 And in the church his glories sing. 
 Children. 
 
 5 For favors such as these, 
 Our grateful thanks receive ; 
 Lord, here accept our hearts, 
 'Tis all that we can give : 
 
 Congregation. 
 Great God, accept their infant songs, 
 To thee alone the praise belongs. 
 Chorus. 
 
 6 Lord, let this glorious work 
 Be crown'd with large success! 
 May thousands yet unborn 
 This institution bless '. 
 
 Then shall thy praise be sounded high 
 Throughout a vast eternity. 
 
 387 Years and their changes. L. M. 
 
 1 T^ROM year to year in love we meet, 
 ■*- From year to year in peace we part, 
 The tongues of children uttering sweet 
 The bosom joy of every heart. 
 
 2 But time rolls on ; and year by year 
 We change, grow up, or pass away : 
 
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SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 3* 
 
 Nor twice the same assembly here 
 Have hail'd the children's festal day. 
 
 3 Death, ere another year, shall strike 
 j Some in our number mark'd to fall ; 
 
 Be young and old prepared alike : 
 The warning is to each and all. 
 
 4 This sole occasion then is ours ! 
 This day we ne'er again shall see ! 
 Lord God, awaken all our powers 
 To spend it for eternity ! 
 
 388 Praise for grace imparted. C. M 
 
 1 1" ORD, thou hast fix'd our place of birth, 
 - Li And we thy goodness share ; 
 
 Still make us, while we dwell on earth, 
 The children of thy care. 
 
 2 Strangers to thee, though thine by name, 
 
 We heard thy welcome voice, 
 And, gather'd from the world, became 
 The children of thy choice. 
 
 3 Thou art our Shepherd, glorious God ! 
 
 Thy little flock behold, 
 And guide us by thy staff and rod, 
 The children of thy fold. 
 
 4 We praise thy name that we were brought 
 
 To this delightful place, 
 Where we are watch'd. and warn'd, and taunhi, 
 The children of thy grace. 
 
 5 May all our friends, thy servants here, 
 
 Meet all our souls above, 
 And we and they in heaven appear 
 The children of thy love ! 
 
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389, 390 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 389 Praise from many voices. C. M. 
 
 1 TESUS to many or to few, 
 ** Thy bounty is the same, 
 Thou kindly blessest one or two 
 
 Assembled in thy name. 
 
 2 Here, then, a thousand lips would pray, 
 
 A thousand voices praise, 
 Great Saviour, bless this happy day, 
 And hear the songs we raise. 
 
 3 We thank thee for the pitying eye 
 
 That saw our low estate, 
 And kindly sent and brought us nigh 
 To seek thy temple gate. 
 
 4 For ev'ry kind forgiving word 
 
 That in thy gospel shines, 
 And more than all, that we have heard 
 And learn those heavenly lines. 
 
 390 Mutual and united Petitions. 10's & ll's. 
 
 Scholars. 
 
 1 f} UR Father in heaven, though feeble our lays, 
 ^ We raise them with grateful emotions of 
 
 praise, 
 For patrons and teachers to guide us above, 
 Reward them in Heav'n for their labors of love. 
 Teachers. 
 
 2 Our Father in heaven thy blessing we crave 
 On all our endeavors these children to save ; 
 
 O make us more faithful, more prayerful, more 
 
 wise, 
 To win them to Jesus who dwells in the skies. 
 Chorus. 
 
 3 With voices united thy mercies we sing, 
 Proclaiming all glory to Jesus our King ; 
 
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SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 391, 398 
 
 And when life is ended, receive us in love, 
 To sing hallelujahs with angels above. 
 
 391 Sabbath- School Celebration. 7, 6. 
 
 1 HPO thee, O blessed Saviour, 
 
 -*- Our grateful songs we raise ; 
 O tune our hearts and voices 
 
 Thy holy name to praise ; 
 'Tis by thy sovereign mercy 
 
 We're here allowed to meet ; 
 To join with friends and teachers, 
 
 Thy blessing to entreat. 
 
 2 Lord, guide and bless our teachers, 
 
 Who labor for our good, 
 And may the holy Scriptures 
 
 By us be understood ; 
 O may our hearts be given 
 
 To thee, our glorious King ; 
 That we may meet in heaven, 
 
 Thy praises there to sing. 
 
 3 And may the precious gospel 
 
 Be published all abroad. 
 Till the benighted heathen 
 
 Shall know and serve the Lord ; 
 Till o'er the wide creation 
 
 The rays of truth shall shine 
 And nations now in darkness 
 
 Arise to light divine. 
 
 392 „ c « M - 
 
 Choir. 
 
 1 T ET little children come to me, 
 -" The blessed Saviour said, 
 And kindly laid his hand on those 
 
 Who unto him were led. 
 
 2 To those who early seek my face 
 
 Shall early grace be given ; 
 
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393 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 The humble and the childlike ones 
 Shall dwell with me in heaven. 
 
 Children. 
 
 3 Thou that hast gone to take thy throne 
 
 In thy own courts above ; 
 Thou that didst pity children then, 
 Regard us now in love. 
 
 4 Deep on these young and thoughtless hearts 
 
 Thy sacred likeness trace ; 
 
 And gird us by thy Spirit, Lord, 
 
 To run the Christian race. 
 
 5 Safe through the snares around our path, 
 
 O guide our wayward feet ; 
 And in each painful scene of life 
 Be thou our sure retreat. 
 
 393 L. M. 
 
 BY THE CHILDREN AND CnOIR. 
 
 Children. 
 
 1 "DICH is the sacred song that swells 
 
 ■*■* Where God in light and glory dwells ; 
 What joyful choir their notes combine ? 
 Who utter music so divine ? 
 
 Choir. 
 
 2 'Tis the sweet song of spotless love, 
 Which ransomed children sing above ; 
 Early to God their hearts were given, 
 And now they dwell with him in heaven. 
 
 Children. 
 
 3 O, who may hope with them to be, 
 And join their tones of harmony ? 
 Who can escape from earth and sin, 
 And pure and holv be within ? 
 
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SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 394 
 
 Choir. 
 
 4 In strength divine, the youngest may 
 Begin a holy life to-day ; 
 
 Through Him that loved us, hopes remain 
 That none shall seek the Lord in vain. 
 Chorus. 
 
 5 Dear Saviour, may thy Spirit's call 
 Produce its blest effects on all ; 
 Thine be the remnant of our days, 
 And every breath be love and praise. 
 
 394 Collections for Sabbath Schools. C. ^.. 
 
 1 "OLEST is the man whose heart expands 
 -"-* At melting pity's call, 
 
 And the rich blessings of whose hands 
 Like heavenly manna fall. 
 
 2 Mercy, descending from above, 
 
 In softest accents pleads ; 
 O ! may each tender bosom move, 
 When mercy intercedes. 
 
 3 Be ours the bliss, in wisdom's way 
 
 To guide untutor'd youth; 
 And lead the mind that went astray, 
 To virtue and to truth. 
 
 4 Children our kind protection claim, 
 
 And God will well approve, 
 When infants learn to lisp his name, 
 And their Creator love. 
 
 5 Delightful work ! young souls to win, 
 
 Arid turn the rising race 
 
 From the deceitful paths of sin 
 
 To seek redeeming grace. 
 
 G Almighty Cod ! thy influence shed 
 To aid tliis good design ; 
 
395 SABBATH-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. 
 
 The honours of thy name be spread, 
 And all the glory thine. 
 395 The Importance of educating Youth. C. T. M. 
 
 Congregation. 
 
 1 MOW let our heans conspire to raise 
 
 A cheerful anthem to his praise, 
 Who reigns enthroned above : 
 Let music, sweet as incense, rise 
 With grateful odors to the skies, 
 The work of joy and love. 
 Children. 
 
 2 Teach us to bow before thy face, 
 Nor let our hearts forget thy grace, 
 
 Or slight thy providence ; 
 When lost in ignorance we lay, 
 To vice and death an easy prey, 
 
 Thy goodness snatch' d us thence. 
 Congregation. 
 
 3 O what a numerous race we see, 
 In ignorance and misery, 
 
 Unprincipled, untaught! 
 Shall they continue still to lie 
 In ignorance and misery ? 
 
 We cannot bear the thought. 
 Children. 
 
 4 Give, Lord, each liberal soul to prove 
 The joys of thine exhaustless love ; 
 
 And while thy praise we sing, 
 May we the sacred Scriptures know, 
 And like the blessed Jesus grow, 
 
 That earth and heaven may ring. 
 Congregation. 
 
 5 We feel a sympathizing heart ; 
 Lord, 'tis a pleasure to~impart ; 
 
 To thee thine own we give : 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 396, 391 
 
 Hear thou our cry, and pitying see, 
 O let these children live to thee, 
 O let these children live. 
 
 390 0w iJie rcmova l °f a $<holar. L, J\f , 
 
 1 W/"E offer, Lord, an humble prayer, 
 
 * v And thank thee for thy giacc bestow'd 
 
 In leading one beneath our care, 
 
 Thus far in wisdom's pleasant road. 
 
 a What (rials to his lot may fall, 
 What toilsome duties to fulfil, 
 We do not know, but in them all, 
 Be thou his strength and comfort still. 
 
 3 May Jesus be his constant friend, 
 The Bible his support and stay ; 
 And may thy Spirit, Lord, descend 
 To bless and guide him day by day. 
 
 — ►►>©©©««<«— 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 397 Difficulties of Religion. 6' 8. 
 
 1 QTRIVE, for the way is strait 
 ^ In which the Saviour trod ; 
 And narrow is the gate 
 
 That leadeth up to God. 
 Cut offth' ensnaring hand, 
 
 Pluck out th' ensnaring eye ; 
 Turn ye at God's command ; 
 
 Sinners, why will ye die ? 
 
 2 Strive, for there are but few 
 
 Who find the living way ; 
 Children, alas ! will you 
 Still blindly go astray ? 
 
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398, 399 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 O shun the crowded gate, 
 
 Though wide it seem, and fair, 
 'Twill bring you, soon or late, 
 
 To anguish and despair. 
 
 3 Strive, ere life's setting sun 
 
 Shall sink in thickest gloom : 
 Strive, night is coming on. 
 
 Ye hasten to the tomb. 
 Ask. mercy shall be given ; 
 
 Seek as for hidden gold ; 
 Knock, and the Lord of heaven 
 
 The gates will wide unfold. 
 
 398 Value of Religion. 7's. 
 
 1 'HP IS religion that can give 
 
 ■* Sweetest pleasure while we live ; 
 'Tis religion must supply 
 Solid comfort when we die. 
 
 2 After death, its joys will be 
 Lasting as eternity ! 
 
 Be the living God my friend, 
 Then my bliss shall never end. 
 
 390 Supreme importance of Religion . C. M. 
 
 1 T) ELIGION is the chief concern 
 ■*-* Of mortals here below: 
 May I its great importance learn, 
 
 Its sovereign virtue know ! 
 
 2 More needful this tban glittering wealth 
 
 Or aught the world bestows ; 
 Not reputation, food, or healtji, 
 Can give us such repose. 
 
 3 Religion should our thoughts engage 
 
 Amidst our youthful bloom ; 
 'Twill fit us for declining age 
 And for the awful tomb. 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 400, 401 
 
 4 Oh, may my heart, by grace renewed, 
 
 Be my Redeemer's throne ; 
 And be my stubborn will subdued, 
 His government to own ! 
 
 5 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, 
 
 Be joined with godly fear ; 
 And all my conversation prove 
 My heart to be sincere. 
 400 Safety of Religion as a guide. C . M. 
 
 1 T> RIGHT was the guiding star that lad, 
 ■D With mild benignant ray, 
 
 The Gentiles to the lowly shed 
 Where our Redeemer lay. 
 
 2 But lo! a brighter, clearer light, 
 
 Now points to his abode, 
 It shines through sin and sorrow's night, 
 To guide us to our Lord. 
 
 3 O gladly tread the narrow path, 
 
 While light and grace are given, 
 
 Who meekly follows Christ on earth 
 
 Shall reign with him in heaven. 
 
 401 Christian Pilgrims. A Dialogue Hymn. C. M 
 
 Scholars. 
 1 HPELL us, dear teachers, we would know, 
 -■- Where rests your ardent love ? 
 
 Teachers. 
 We soon must leave the world bolow— 
 Arc seeking one above. 
 2 Sck .—Is not your native country here ? 
 Like you not this abode ? 
 y M -Wc seek a better country far, 
 A city built of God. 
 
402 9 403 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 3 Sch. — Thither we travel, nor intend 
 
 Short of that bliss to rest. 
 Tea. — Nor we, till with the sinner's Friend 
 Our weary souls shall rest. 
 
 4 Both. — Then shall our hearts enraptured say, 
 
 Come, great Redeemer, come, 
 And bring the bright, the glorious day 
 That calls thy children home. 
 
 402 Tk£ Christian Pilgrim. C. M. 
 
 1 HTHERE is a path that leads to God, 
 -*- All others go astray ; 
 
 Narrow but pleasant is the road, 
 And christians love the way. 
 
 2 How shall a christian pilgrim dare 
 This dangerous path to tread ? 
 For on the way is many a snare 
 For youthful travellers spread. 
 
 3 But lest my feeble steps should slide, 
 Or wander from the way, 
 
 Lord, condescend to be my guide, 
 And I shall never stray. 
 
 4 Thus I may safely venture through 
 Beneath my Shepherd's care, 
 
 And keep the gate of heav'n in view, 
 Till I shall enter there. 
 
 403 ?*■ Korth °f the Soul. C. M. 
 
 1 "yTTHAT is the thing of greatest price, 
 
 * * The whole creation round ? — 
 That which was lost in Paradise, 
 That which in Christ is found : 
 
 2 The soul of man — Jehovah's breath — 
 
 That keeps two worlds at strife ; 
 Hell moves beneath to work its death, 
 Heaven stoops to give it life. 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 404 
 
 3 God, to redeem it, did not spare 
 
 His well-beloved Son ; 
 Jesus, to save it, deign'd to bear 
 The sins of all in one. 
 
 4 And is this treasure borne below, 
 
 In earthen vessels frail ? 
 Can none its utmost value know. 
 Till flesh and spirit fail ? 
 
 5 Then let us gather round the cross, 
 
 That knowledge to obtain ; 
 Not by the soul's eternal loss, 
 But everlasting gain. 
 
 404 ■ Th e same. C. M. 
 
 1 "Y"OUNG though I am, I have a soul 
 
 ■* The world can never buy : 
 And while eternal ages roll, 
 It will not, cannot die. 
 
 2 For it must soar to worlds on high, 
 
 Where happy spirits dwell ; 
 Or buried with the wicked, lie 
 Deep in the grave of hell. 
 
 3 The soul by blackening sin denied 
 
 Can never enter heaven, 
 
 Till God and it be reconciled, 
 
 And all its sins forgiven. 
 
 4 Till it be pure from all its stains, 
 
 In perfect righteousness ; 
 Cleansed by the Saviour's dying pains, 
 Renewed by sovereign grace. 
 
 5 Pardon it, cleanse it, God of grace ! 
 
 And let it holy be ; 
 Arrayed in thine own holiness, 
 And meet to dwell with thee. 
 
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405, 40G MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 405 Pouerof the Gospel. L. M. 
 
 1 ~\JU~HA'r shall the dying sinner do 
 
 v v That seeks relief lor all his wo ? 
 Where shall the guilty conscience find 
 Ease for the torment of his mind ? 
 
 2 How shall we get our crimes forgiven, 
 Or form our natures fit for heaven ? 
 Can souls all o'er defil'd with sin 
 
 Make their own powers and passions clean ? 
 
 3 In vain we search, in vain we try, 
 Till Jesus brings his gospel nigh ; 
 'Tis there such power and glory dwell 
 As saves rebellious souls from hell. 
 
 4 This is the pillar of our hope 
 That bears our fainting spirits up ; 
 We read the grace, we trust the word, 
 And find salvation in the Lord. 
 
 4:06 Tlie same subject. L. M. 
 
 1 "^yHAT joyful tidings do I hear ? 
 
 * * 'Tis. gospel grace salutes my ear ; 
 And by that gracious sound I find 
 The righteous God is also kind. 
 
 2 Jesus, his only Son, displays 
 
 The wonders of his Father's grace ; 
 The great salvation, long foretold 
 By prophets to the Jews of old, — 
 
 3 Is now, in plainer words, made known, 
 As by th' apostles clearly shown, 
 
 By this bless'd message brought from heav'n.. 
 Pardon, and peace, and grace are giv'n. 
 
 4 O may I know that Saviour dear, 
 Who intercedes for sinners there ; 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS H5TMNS. 407,408 
 
 And that eternal life receive, 
 Which he was sent of God to give ! 
 
 40'7 Grace especially shown in (he Gospel. CM. 
 
 1 \7"E youthful band-approach your God 
 •*- With songs of sacred praise, 
 
 For he is good, immensely good, 
 And kind are all his ways. 
 
 2 All nature owns his guardian care, 
 
 In him we live and move ; 
 But. nobler benefits dectare 
 The wonders of his love. 
 
 3 He gave his Son, his only Son, 
 
 To ransom rebel worms ; 
 'Tis here he makes his goodness known 
 In its diviner forms. 
 
 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come ; 
 
 'Tis here our hope relies ; 
 A safe defence, a peaceful home, 
 When storms of trouble rise. 
 
 5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, 
 
 The souls who trust in thee ; 
 Their humble hope thou wilt reward 
 With bliss divinely free. 
 
 6 Great God, to thy Almighty love 
 
 What honors shall we raise ? 
 Not all the raptur'd songs above 
 Can render equal praise. 
 
 408 .Off eclion in Brothers and Sisters. L. M. 
 
 1 '"PHE God of heav'n is pleas'd to see 
 -*- A little family agree, 
 And will not slight the praise they bring, 
 When loving children join to sing. 
 
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409, 410 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 2 For love and kindness please him more 
 Than if we gave him all our store ; 
 And children here who dwell in love, 
 Are like his happy ones above. 
 
 3 The gentle child that tries to please, 
 That kates to quarrel, fret, and teaze, 
 And would not say an angry word ; 
 That child is pleasing to the Lord. 
 
 4 Great God ! forgive, whenever we 
 Forget thy will, and disagree ; 
 And grant that each of as may find 
 The sweet delight of being kind. ■ 
 
 409 Filial Low. 
 
 1 T 1 OULD I so ungrateful be 
 ^ As to cause a mother pain ? 
 She was always good to me, 
 
 Can I yield her ill again ? 
 
 2 In each hour of harm or good, 
 
 'Twas her hand that all the day 
 
 Clothed me, kept me, gave me food, 
 
 Taught me how to God to pray. 
 
 3 Oft as I have sickly lain, 
 
 By my bed her watch she kept ; 
 And when she has seen my pain, 
 Kindly looked on me, and wept. 
 
 4 Heavenly Father, who didst give 
 
 Such a gift as this to me ; 
 Grant me, ever as I live, 
 Gratitude to her, and thee ! 
 
 410 Obedience to Parents. 
 
 \ T ET children that would fear the Lord, 
 -^ Hear what their teachers say ; 
 With rev'rence meet their parents' word, 
 And with delight obey. 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 411 
 
 2' Have you not heard what dreadful plagues 
 Are threaten'd by the Lord, 
 To him that breaks his father's law 
 Or mocks his mother's word ? 
 
 3 What heavy guilt upon him lies, 
 
 How cursed is his name ! 
 The ravens shall pick out his eyes, 
 And eagles eat the same. 
 
 4 But those who worship God, and give 
 
 Their parents honor due, 
 Here on this earth they long shall live, 
 And live hereafter too. 
 
 411 Test of Selfishness. 8s & 7s. 
 
 1 I OVE and kindness we may measure, 
 J - i By this simple rule alone ; 
 
 Do we mind our neighbor's pleasure, 
 Just as if it were our own ? 
 
 2 We should always care for others, 
 
 Nor suppose ourselves the best : 
 Let us love like friends and brothers-— 
 'Twas the Saviour's last request. 
 
 3 His example we should borrow, 
 
 Who forsook his throne above ; 
 And endur'd such pain and sorrow, 
 Out of tenderness and love. 
 
 4 When the poor are unbefriended, 
 
 When we will not pity lend, 
 Christ accounts himself offended, 
 Who is ev'ry creature's friend. 
 
 5 Let us not be so ungrateful, 
 
 Thus his goodness to reward ; 
 Selfishness, indeed, is hateful 
 In the followers of the Lord. 
 
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412, 413 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 6 When a selfish thought would seize us, 
 And our resolution break, 
 Let us then remember Jesus, 
 And resist it for his sake. 
 
 4-12 Independence day. L. M. 
 
 1 "LEATHER ! when round thy holy shrine, 
 -*- The gathering crowds of freemen press ; 
 The olive-wreath of peace, to twine ; 
 
 And all thy gracious care, to bless ; — 
 
 2 When golden fields, and verdant hills, 
 In beauty, and in peace, repose ; 
 
 And freedom's song, that sweetly thrills, 
 Is borne on every breeze that blows ; — 
 
 3 We too, while yet, in life's warm spring, 
 With feeble voice, and bending knee, 
 
 In gratitude and trust, would bring 
 Our praises and our prayers to thee ! 
 
 4 Thou heardst, when such in ancient days 
 Hosannas in thy temple sung ; 
 
 And wilt not now disdain the praise 
 That falls from childhood's lisping tongue. 
 
 "> Our beating hearts, our youthful thought ; 
 The sunny hopes around us thrown ; — 
 These are the offerings we have brought ; 
 Oh ! love us ; make us all thine own. 
 
 6 And when our feet no more shall come, 
 With lov'd ones at this shrine, to bow, 
 Take then our spirits to thy home, 
 To raise the songs we give thee now, 
 
 413 Fourth of July. C? M. 
 
 1 r T , thee, the little children's Friend, 
 -*- Their hymn to-dav shall rise ; 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 414 
 
 from the heavenly courts descend, 
 And bless the sacrifice ! 
 
 2 While through our land fair freedom's song 
 
 Our fathers raise to thee ; 
 Our accents shall the notes prolong ; 
 We children, too, are free ! 
 
 3 The past with blessings from thy hand 
 
 Was richly scattered o'er ; 
 As numerous as the countless sand 
 That spreads the ocean shore. 
 
 4 O may the future be as bright, 
 
 Nor be thy favors less ; 
 Resplendent with the glorious light 
 Of peace and happiness. 
 
 5 On earth prepare us for the skies ; 
 
 And when our life is o'er, 
 
 Let us to purer mansions rise, 
 
 And praise thee evermore. 
 
 414 Children's celebration of Independence. 6.4. 
 
 1 1VTY country, 'tis of thee, 
 ^■*- Sweet land of liberty, 
 
 Of thee I sing. 
 Land where my fathers died, 
 Land of the pilgrim's pride, 
 From ev'ry mountain side 
 
 Let freedom ring. 
 
 2 My native country ! thee, 
 Land of the noble free, 
 
 Thy name I love ; 
 
 1 love thy rocks and rills. 
 Thy woods and templed hills, 
 My heart with rapture thrills 
 
 Like that above. 
 
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415 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 3 Let music swell the breeze, 
 And ring from all the trees, 
 
 Sweet freedom's song ; 
 Let mortal tongues awake, 
 Let all that breathe partake, 
 Let rocks their silence break, — 
 
 The sound prolong. 
 
 4 Our Fathers' God, to thee, 
 
 Author of liberty, — 
 
 To thee I sing : 
 Long may our land be bright 
 With freedom's holy light ; . 
 Protect us by thy might, 
 
 Great God, our King. 
 
 4 15 The same Subject. 7 ' S & 6 ' s . 
 
 1 \\7"E come in childhood's gladness, 
 
 ^ * To breathe our song of praise ; 
 Nor let one note of sadness 
 Be mingled with our lays : 
 For 'tis a hallow' d story, 
 The theme of freedom's birth ; 
 Our fathers' deeds of glory 
 Are echoed round the earth. 
 
 2 The sound is waxing stronger, 
 And thrones and nations hear ; 
 Proud man shall rule no longer, 
 For God the Lord is near. 
 And he will crush oppression, 
 And raise the humble mind; 
 And give the earth's possession 
 Among the good and kind. 
 
 3 And then shall sink the mountains, 
 Where pride and pow'r are crown'dj 
 And peace, like gentle fountains, 
 Shall shed its fulness round. 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HKMNS. 110,411 
 
 O God ! we would adoro thee 
 And in thy shadow rest ; 
 Our fathers' bowed before thee, 
 And trusted, and were blest. % 
 
 £(G Jlngcr repressed. C. M. 
 
 1 lA^HEN for some little insult given, 
 
 * y My angry passions rise, 
 I'll think how Jesus came from heav'n, 
 And bore his injuries. 
 
 2 He was insulted every day, 
 
 Though all his words were kind ; 
 But nothing men could do or say, 
 Disturbed his heav'nly mind. 
 
 3 Not all the wicked scoffs he heard, 
 
 Against the truths he taught, 
 Excited one reviling word, 
 Or one revengeful thought. 
 
 •1 Dear Saviour, may I learn of thee, 
 My temper to amend ; — 
 And speak the pardoning word to me, 
 Whenever I offend. 
 
 4:1*7 Recovery from Sickness . CM. 
 
 1 T ORD, thou hast heard my humble voice, 
 -*-^ For all my pains depart ; 
 
 O grant that I may now rejoice 
 With thankfulness of heart. 
 
 2 Many have died as young as I 
 
 Though nurs'd with equal car©, 
 But God in pity heard my cry 
 And has been pleas'd to spare. 
 
 3 Let me improve the years, or days,- 
 
 Thy mercy lends me here ; 
 
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418, 419 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 And show my gratitude and praise, 
 By living in thy fear. 
 
 4 The kindness that my friends have shown, 
 
 teach me to repay, 
 
 By double kindness of my own, 
 In ev'ry future day. 
 
 5 And, lest I need thy rod again, 
 
 1 pray fhee to impart, 
 
 As long as life or health remain, 
 A thankful, humble heart. 
 
 418 Humility becomes children. 8's & 7's. 
 
 1 TTUMBLY walk, and God will love thee, 
 J -- L Heav'n will hear thy ev'ry prayer ; 
 Then our Saviour will approve thee, 
 Angels shield thee from despair.. 
 
 2 Many virtues here must grace thee, 
 But in meekness still delight, 
 Pride alone will quite deface thee. 
 And will shroud them alt from sight. 
 
 3 Why should feeble children glory ? 
 Long, their life can can never last : 
 Soon the head of youth is hoary, 
 Then its pleasures here are past. 
 
 4 When these joys that charm'd shall fail thee, 
 And the scenes are fading round, 
 
 What will foolish pride avail thee ? 
 Then, in meekness peace is found. 
 
 419 Humility. 7's. 
 1 TN a modest, humble mind 
 
 ■*• God himself will take delight ; 
 But the proud and haughty find 
 They are hateful in his sight. 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 420 
 
 2 Jesus Christ was meek and mild, 
 And no angry thoughts allow'd; 
 Oh, then, shall a little ehild 
 Dare to be perverse and proud ? 
 
 3 This, indeed, should never be ; — 
 Lord, forbid it, we entreat: 
 Grant that all may learn of thee, 
 That humility is sweet ! 
 
 4 Make it shine in cv'ry part; 
 
 Fill them with this heav'nly grace ; 
 For a little infant's heart 
 Surely is its proper place. 
 
 420 Against Pride in clothes. L. M. 
 
 1 UOW proud we are, how fond to show 
 ■*:•* Our clothes, and call them rich and new : 
 When the poor sheep and silk-worms wore 
 That very clothing long before ! 
 
 2 The tulip and the butterfly 
 Appear in gayer coats than I ; 
 Let me be drest fine as I will, 
 
 Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still. 
 
 3 Then, will I set my heart to find 
 Inward adornings of the mind; 
 Knowledge and virtue, truth and grace, 
 These are the robes of richest dress. 
 
 4 No more shall worms with me compare ; 
 This is the raiment angels wear; 
 
 The Son of God. when here below, 
 Put on this blest apparel too. 
 
 5 In this, on earth, would I appear, 
 Then go to heaven, and wear it there ; 
 God will approve it in his sight ; 
 
 'Tis his own work, and his delight. 
 
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421, 422 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 421 l-ying. S. M. 
 
 1 (~1 OD is a God of truth, 
 
 ^~* And hates a lying tongue ; 
 And what is more depraved in youth ! 
 A liar bold and young ! 
 
 2 Nothing can be concealed 
 By the most artful lie ; 
 
 To God e'en then it is revealed, 
 For he is ever by. 
 
 3 And he will surely tell, 
 
 At the great judgment-day, 
 All we had thought concealed so well, 
 And hoped had passed away. 
 
 422 Save us from Falsehood. 7's. 
 
 1 T ORD ! if e'er I dare to speak 
 
 -*-* Words of falsehood, chock my tongue ; 
 Lest I sin against thy laws, 
 By committing what is wrong. 
 
 2 Plainly doth thy word declare 
 Thou the wicked dost despise, 
 Who with base and impious lips 
 Utter fearful oaths and lies. 
 
 3 Why, if I have dared commit 
 What is evil in thy sight, 
 Should I seek by an untruth 
 To conceal it from the light ? 
 
 4 Idle words and foolish jests 
 Are offensive, Lord, to thee ; 
 Thou requirest in the heart 
 Perfect truth and purity. 
 
 5 Teach me then, Lord ! to shun 
 Evil speaking in my youth : 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 423, 424 
 
 So shall I m after days 
 
 Hope to walk, with thee in truth. 
 
 423 .*#*«& C. M. 
 
 1 rpHOSE children who a promise give 
 
 -*- Should always keep their word ; 
 And falsehood from their little mouths 
 Should never once be heard. 
 
 2 For when a child a lie has told, 
 
 He cannot be believed ; 
 Not even when the truth he speaks, 
 Because he once deceived. 
 
 3 O who a lie would dare to tell, 
 
 And brina; himself to shame ; 
 And thus offend the God of truth, 
 And mock his holy name ! 
 
 424 Loveliness of Truth. L. M. 
 
 \ f\ 'TIS a lovelv thing for youth 
 
 ^ To walk betimes in wisdom's way ; 
 To fear a lie, to speak the truth ; 
 That we may trust to all they say. 
 
 2 But liars we can never trust, 
 
 Though they should speak the thing that's true L , 
 And he that does one fault at first, 
 And lies to hide it, makes it two. 
 
 3 Have children never heard, nor read, 
 How God abhoi-3 deceit and wrong ? 
 How Ananias was struck dead, 
 Caught with a lie upon his tongue ? 
 
 '1 So did his wife Sapphira die, 
 
 When she came in, and grew so bold, 
 As to confirm the wicked lie, 
 That, just before, her husband told. 
 
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425, 426 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 5 The Lord delights in them that speak 
 The words of truth ; but every liar 
 Must have his portion in the lake 
 That burns with brimstone and with lire. 
 
 425 Allurements of Sin. 7's. 
 
 1 "jV/TANY voices seem to say, 
 
 - LVJ - " Hither, children here's the way ; 
 Haste along, and nothing fear, 
 Every pleasant thing is here !" 
 
 2 Yes — but whither would ye lead ? 
 Is it happiness indeed ? 
 
 Or a little shining show, 
 Leading down to death and wo ? 
 
 3 We were made for better things ; 
 High as heaven our nature springs ; 
 Like the lark that upward flies, 
 We were made to seek the skies. 
 
 4 We were made to love and fear 
 That great God who placed us here ; 
 Made to study and fulfil 
 
 All his good and holy will. 
 
 5 We were made to work awhile, 
 Cheerful at our work to smile ; 
 Thinking, as we labor thus, 
 
 Of the heaven prepared for us. 
 
 426 ' End of out Creation. 
 
 1 T AM the creature of the Lord ; 
 
 -*■ He made me by his pow'rful word : 
 This body, in each curious part, 
 Was wrought by his unfailing art. 
 
 2 From him my nobler spirit came, 
 My soul, a spark of heav'nly flame ; 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 42T, 428 
 
 That soul, by which my body lives, 
 
 Which thinks, and hopes, and joys, and grieves. 
 
 3 What business then should I attend, 
 Or what esteem my noblest end? 
 Sure it consists in this alone ; — 
 That God my Maker may be known. 
 
 4 So known, that I may love him still, 
 And form my actions by his will ; 
 That he may bless me while I live, 
 And, when I die, my soul receive. 
 
 427 Idolatry detected. C. M. 
 
 1 OlTHAT is an idol ? — every heart 
 " * Has idols of its own ; 
 
 Some are of gold and silver bright, 
 And some of wood and stone. 
 
 2 If there be aught the world contains 
 
 Which I love more than thee, 
 That sinful love within my heart 
 Idolatry must be. 
 
 3 Then take that sinful love away, 
 
 And place thy love within ; 
 And break down every image there 
 That leads me into sin. 
 
 4 Deeply inscribed upon my heart 
 
 Let thy commandments be; 
 That there may live within my breast 
 None other God but thee. 
 
 428 -Spring. 8. 7. Eight L. 
 1 T O ! the bright, the rosy morning 
 
 -*- J Calls me lorth to take the air ; 
 Cheerful spring with smiles returning, 
 Ushers in the new-born year. 
 
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429 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 Vernal music, softly sounding, 
 Echoes through the verdant grove ; 
 Nature now with life abounding 
 Swells in harmony and love. 
 
 2 Now the kind refreshing showers 
 Water all the plains around ; 
 Springing grass and painted flowers 
 In the smiling meads abound. 
 Now the vernal dress assuming 
 Leafy robes adorn the trees ; 
 Odors now the air perfuming 
 Sweetly scent the gentle breeze. 
 
 3 Praise to thee, thou great Creator ! 
 - Praise be thine from ev'ry tongue ; 
 
 Join, my soul, with ev'ry creature 
 
 Join the universal song : 
 
 For ten thousand blessings given 
 
 For the richest gifts bestow' d — 
 
 Sound his praise through earth and heaven 
 
 Sound Jehovah's praise abroad. 
 
 429 Birthday. 
 
 1 TXEAVENLY Father! look on me, 
 AJ - Now my birth-day's come once more, 
 Listen while I pray to thee, 
 
 And with infant powers adore. 
 
 2 Once I was an infant weak, 
 Sleeping on my mother's knee ; 
 Then I could not walk or speak, 
 Yet thou didst take care of me. 
 
 3 Now I run about and talk ; 
 Now I learn to read my book ; 
 Through the fields I now can walk, 
 On the pretty flowers can look. 
 
 4 Bless mo now I am a child, 
 Bless this birth-dav, Lord, to mo ; 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 430,431 
 
 Make mo good, and wise, and mild, 
 Make me all that I should be. 
 
 4-30 Only sin makes God angry. C. M. 
 
 1 XJOW kind, in all his works and ways, 
 
 - n Must our Creator be ! 
 
 I learn a lesson of his praise, 
 From ev'ry thing I sec. 
 
 And can so kind a Father frown ? 
 
 Will he, who stoops to care 
 For little sparrows falling down, 
 
 Despise an infant's pray'r ? 
 
 No ; he regards the feeblest cry ; 
 
 'Tis only when we sin, 
 He puts the smile of mercy by, 
 
 And lets his frown begin. 
 
 4 'Tis sin that grieves his holy mind, 
 And makes, his anger rise ; 
 And sinners old or young shall find 
 No favor in his eyes. 
 
 431 Resurrection and Intercession of Christ-, CM. 
 
 1 Q EE Jesus rising from the grave ; 
 ^ Behold him rais'd on high; 
 
 He pleads his merits there, to save 
 Transgressors doom'd to die. 
 
 2 There, on a glorious throne, he reigns, 
 
 And, by his power divine, 
 Redeems us from the slavish chains 
 Of Satan and of sin /I 
 
 3 Thence shall the Lord to judgment come. 
 
 And with a sov' reign voice, 
 Shall call, and break up ev'ry tomb, 
 While waking saints rejoice. 
 
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432, 433 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 4 O may I then with joy appear 
 Before the Judge's face, 
 And, with the bless' d assembly there, 
 Sing his redeeming grace. 
 
 432 Eternity. C . M. 
 
 1 HP HE sun that lights the world shall fade, 
 
 ■*■ The stars shall pass away ; 
 And I, a child immortal made, 
 Shall witness their decay. 
 
 2 Yes, I shall live when they are dead 
 
 Though now so bright they shine ; 
 When earth and all it holds have fled, 
 Eternity is mine. 
 
 3 For I can never, never die, 
 
 While God himself remains ; 
 But I must live in heaven on high, 
 Or where deep darkness reigns. 
 
 4 If heaven and hell ne'er pass away, 
 
 To Christ, O let me flee ; 
 If pnin be hard for one short day, 
 What must forever be ! 
 
 433 God%s relation to us. L. M. 
 
 1 nPHE Lord my Maker I adore, 
 
 JL Created by his love and pow'r: 
 He fashion'd in their various forms 
 Angels and men, and beasts and worms. . 
 
 2 Father of light, amidst the skies 
 He "bids the golden sun arise ; 
 He scatters the refreshing rain, 
 To cheer the grass, and swell the grain. 
 
 3 At home, abroad, by night, by day, 
 He is my guardian and my stay ; 
 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 434, 435 
 
 And sure 'tis fit my soul should know, 
 He is my Lord and Sov' reign too. 
 
 4 O may that voice that speaks his law, 
 My heart to sweet obedience draw : 
 That when I see the Judge descend, 
 I, in that Judge, may see my friend ! 
 
 434 Evil company. CM. 
 
 1 1A/"HY should I join with those in play, 
 
 In whom I've no delight ; 
 Who curse and swear, but never pray, 
 Who call ill names, and fight ? 
 
 2 I hate to hear a wanton song ; 
 
 Their words offend my ears ; 
 
 I would not dare defile my tongue 
 
 With language such as theirs. 
 
 3 Away from fools I'll turn my eyes, 
 
 Nor with the scoffers go ; 
 I would be walking with the wise, 
 That wiser I might grow. 
 
 4 I hate to walk, I hate to dwell 
 
 With sinful children here ; 
 Then let me not be sent to hell, 
 Where none but sinners are. 
 
 43*3 Forsaking Sinners. L. M. 
 
 1 A NGELS that high in glory dwell, 
 -^- Adore thy name, Almighty God! 
 And devils tremble low in hell, 
 Beneath the terrors of thy rod. 
 
 2 And yet how wicked children dare 
 Abuse thy dreadful, glorious name ! 
 
 And when they're angry how they swear, 
 And curse their fellows, and blaspheme. 
 
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436, 431 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 3 I'll leave my playmates whom I hear 
 Profanely take thy name in vain ; 
 Lest I too learn to curse and swear, 
 And dwell with them in endless flame. 
 
 4*30 Orphan's Hymn. 
 
 1 WHITHER, but to thee, Lord, 
 
 * ^ Shall a little orphan go 1 
 Thou alone canst speak the word, 
 
 Thou canst dry my tears of wo. 
 Father ! may my lips once more 
 
 Whisper that beloved name ? 
 Helpless, guilty, friendless, poor, 
 
 Let me thy protection claim. 
 
 2 0, my Father ! may I tell 
 
 All my wants and woes to thee ? 
 Every want thou knowest well, 
 
 Every wo thine eye can sec. 
 'Twas thy hand that took away 
 
 Father, mother, from my sight ; 
 Him that was my infant stay, 
 
 Her, that watched me day and night. 
 
 3 Yet I bless thee, for I know 
 
 Thou hast wounded me in love ; 
 Weaned my heart from things below, 
 
 That it might aspire above. 
 Here I tarry for a while : 
 
 Saviour ! keep me near thy side ; 
 Cheer my journey with thy smile ; 
 
 Be my Father, Friend, and Guide. 
 
 437 Leaning on Christ. L. P. M. 
 
 1 X'UTIEN gathering clouds around I view, 
 
 * * And days are dark, and friends are few", 
 On Him I lean, who, not in vain, 
 Experienced every human pain ; 
 
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MIS CELLAR EO V S II 1'MJfS- 438, .139 
 
 He sees my wants, allays my fears, 
 And counts and treasures up my tears. 
 
 2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray 
 From heavenly virtue's narrow way, 
 To fly the good I should pursue, 
 
 Or do the sin I should not do ; 
 
 Still he, who felt temptation's power, 
 
 Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 
 
 3 And O, when I have safely past 
 Through every conflict but the last, 
 Still, still unchanging, watch beside 
 My painful bed, for thou hast died ; , 
 Then point to realms of cloudless day, 
 And wipe the latest tear away. 
 
 43§ Kindness in Affliction. C. M. 
 
 1 f\ THOU whose mercy guides my way, 
 ^ Though now it seems severe, 
 Forbid my unbelief to say, 
 
 " There is no mercy here." 
 
 2 may I, Lord, desire the pain 
 
 That comes in kindness down ; 
 Far more than sweetest earthly gain, 
 Succeeded by a frown. 
 
 3 Then though thou bend my spirit low, 
 
 Love only shall I see ; 
 The gracious hand that strikes the blow 
 Was wounded once for me. 
 
 439 Jl Iwjieful Youth falling short of Heaven. ; L. M. 
 
 1 1V/J UST all the charms of nature then 
 ■^■*- So hopeless to salvation prove ? 
 
 1 Can hell demand, can heaven condemn 
 The man whom Jesus deigns to love ? 
 
 2 The man who sought the ways of truth, . 
 I Paid friends and neighbors all their due, 
 
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440, 441 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 (A modest, sober, lovely youth,) 
 And thought he wanted nothing now ? 
 
 3 But mark the change ! thus spake the Lord, 
 "Gome part with earth for heaven to-day ;'.' 
 The yputh, astonish' d at the word, 
 
 In silent sadness went his way. 
 
 4 Poor virtues that he boasted so, 
 This test unable to endure ; 
 
 Let Christ, and grace, and glory go, 
 To make his land and money sure ! 
 
 5 Ah, foolish choice of treasures here ! 
 Ah, fatal love of tempting gold ! 
 
 Must this base world be bought so dear ? 
 Are life and heaven so cheaply sold ? 
 
 6 In vain the charms of nature shine, 
 If this vile passion govern me; 
 Transform my soul, love divine ! 
 And make me part with all for thee. 
 
 440 The Request. CM. 
 
 1 T^ATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss 
 -^ Thy sovereign will denies, 
 Accepted at thy throne of grace, 
 
 Let this petition rise : 
 
 2 " Give me a calm, a thankful heart, 
 
 From every murmur free ; 
 The blessings of thy grace impart, 
 And make me live to thee : 
 
 3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine, 
 
 My life and death attend ; 
 Thy presence through my journey shine, 
 And crown my journey's end." 
 
 441 Christ was poor. 8. 7. 
 
 1 AMI poor ? do men despise me ? 
 Do thev pass me proudly bv ? 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 445, 443 
 
 Then, O let me. still remember, 
 Jesus was as poor as I. 
 
 Was as poor ? nay, he was poorer : 
 
 He had neither home nor bed ; 
 Neither friendly shade nor shelter » 
 
 For his unprotected head. 
 
 Then I'll ever cease complaining; 
 
 What though riches be not mine ; 
 I am poor, and thus, my Saviour ! 
 
 Does my lot resemble thine. 
 
 442 Trifling in Worship. L. M. 
 
 1 TN God's own house for me to play, 
 -*- While Christians meet to hear and pray, 
 Is to profane his holy place, 
 And tempt the Almighty to his face. 
 
 When angels bow before the Lord, 
 And devils tremble at his word, 
 Shall I, a feeble mortal, dare 
 To mock, and sport, and trifle there ? 
 
 Great God, compassionate and mild, 
 Forgive the foliies of a child ; 
 Teach me to pray and mind thy word, 
 That I may learn to serve the Lord. 
 
 443 Hoio to behave during Worship. L. M. 
 1 Ty HEN to the house of God we go, 
 
 * * To hear his word, and sing his love, 
 We ought to worship him below, 
 As saints and angels do above. 
 
 They stand before his presence now, 
 And praise him better far than we, 
 Who only at his footstool bow, 
 And love him, whom we cannot see. 
 
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144 MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 
 
 3 But God is present everywhere, 
 
 And watches all our thoughts and ways ; 
 He marks who humbly join in prayer, 
 And who sincerely sing his praise. 
 
 4 r j "he trirlers, too, his eye can see, 
 Who only seem to take a part ; 
 They move the lip, and bend the knee, 
 But do not seek him with the heart. 
 
 5 O may we never trifle so, 
 
 Nor lose the days our God has given ; 
 But learn by sabbaths here below 
 To spend eternity in heaven ! 
 
 444: Prayer for Direction. 
 
 1 HP thy temple I repair ! 
 
 -*- Lord, I love to worship there ; 
 While thy glorious praise is sung, 
 Touch my lips, unloose my tongue. 
 
 2 While the prayers of saints ascend, 
 God of love, to mine attend ; 
 Hear me, for thy Spirit pleads ; 
 Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 
 
 3 While I hearken to thy law, 
 Fill my soul with humble awe ; 
 May thy gospel brh}g to me 
 Life and immortality. 
 
 4 While thy ministers proclaim 
 Peace and pardon in thy name, 
 Through their voice, by faith may I 
 Hear thee speaking from on high. 
 
 5 From thy house when I return, 
 May my heart within me burn ; 
 And at evening let me say, 
 
 "I have walked with God to-day." 
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MISCELLANEOUS HYMNS. 445, 446 
 
 445 Choosing to worship God. . L. M. 
 
 1 Y^THILE wicked boys and girls we meet, 
 
 * * Breaking the Sabbath in the street, 
 Mispending all that holy day 
 In foolish talk or idle play ; 
 
 2 We to thy sacred house of prayer, 
 With gratitude would oft repair, 
 
 T' adore thy name, and seek thy face, 
 And hear the messages of grace. 
 
 3 The truths thy gospel, Lord, imparts, 
 Apply with power to all our hearts ; 
 ^Whilst thou art calling, make us hear, 
 And worship thee with holy fear. 
 
 446 To Worship acceptably. P. M. 
 
 1 Q FOR a heart to feel 
 
 ^ Thy presence where we stand ! 
 Remember, as we kneel, 
 
 That God is nigh at hand, 
 And while we meet to seek him thus, 
 He will be gracious e'en to us. 
 
 2 The sigh of one distrest 
 
 By sorrow for his sins, 
 Who humbly smites his breast, 
 
 And to serve God begins : 
 This is the voice that God attends, 
 And such he chooses for his friends. 
 
 3 He knows — he knows of me, 
 
 If I am friend or foe ; 
 Wherever I may be 
 
 He follows as I go : 
 Sees every word, and thought, and look, 
 And writes it in his judgment book. 
 
 4 Well may I think with dread 
 
 On that tremendous day, 
 
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44T, 448, 449 missionary hymns. 
 
 And hang my guilty head, 
 
 And now in earnest pray : 
 In this accepted time I cry, 
 Have mercy, Lord ! or else I die. 
 
 MISSIONARY HYMNS. 
 
 447 The f^athen perish. L. M. 
 
 1 HP HE heathen perish, — day by day, 
 
 ■*- Thousands on thousands pass away ; 
 O Christians, to their rescue fly, 
 Preach Jesus to them ere they die. 
 
 2 Wealth, talents, labor, freely give, 
 Spend and be spent, that they may live ! 
 What hath your Saviour done for you ? 
 And what for Him would you not do ? 
 
 44:8 Prospects of tlie Heathen. 8.7. 
 
 1 XT ARK ! — what mean those lamentations, 
 -*■-*■ Rolling sadly through the sky? 
 
 ' Tis the cry of heathen nations, 
 " Come, and help us, or we die !" 
 
 2 Hear the heathen's sad complaining — 
 
 Christians, hear their dying cry ; 
 
 And the love of Christ constraining. 
 
 Join to help them, ere they die. 
 
 449 ^ or a ^ ss ^ onar y feting. S. M» 
 
 1 W^E meet for evening prayer ! 
 
 ™ v Lord, give us life divine ; 
 Let every tongue thy praise declare 
 And all our hearts be thine. 
 
 2 Hark ! the sweet anthems rise 
 Where pagan altars stand ; 
 
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MISSIONARY riYMI<,*3. 450, 4ftl 
 
 The swelling chorus mounts the skies 
 From every pagan land. 
 
 3 While glad hosannas ring 
 From desert, rock, and sea; 
 The heathen tribes their children bring,. 
 And give them, Lord, to thee. 
 
 450 The Bible for the Heathen. ' 7 s. 
 
 1 Q EE that heathen mother stand 
 
 ^ _ Where the sacred currents flow ; 
 With her own maternal hand, 
 'Mid the waves her infant throw. 
 
 2 Hark ! I hear the piteous scream ; 
 
 Frightful monsters seize their prey, 
 Or the dark and bloody stream 
 Bears the struggling child away. 
 
 3 Fainter now, and fainter still, 
 
 Breaks the cry upon the ear ; 
 But the mother's heart is steel, 
 She, unmoved, that cry can hear. 
 
 4 Send, O send the Bible there ; 
 
 Let its precepts reach the heart; 
 She may then her children spare, 
 She may act the mother's part. 
 
 451 "Thy kingdom come." L. M. 
 
 1 f T , HY kingdom come ! thus, day by day, 
 
 -*- We lift our hands to God and pray ; 
 But who has ever duly weighed 
 The meaning of the words he said. 
 
 2 Thy kingdom come ! O day of joy, 
 When praise shall every tongue employ ; 
 When hatred, strife, and battles cease, 
 And man with man shall be at peace. 
 
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452, 453 MISSIONARY HYMNS. 
 
 3 Then bears and wolves, no longer wild, 
 Obey the leading of a child ; 
 The lions with the oxen eat, 
 And dust shall be the serpent's meat. 
 
 4 Then all shall know and serve the Lord, 
 And walk according to his word ; 
 His glory spread around shall be, ' 
 As waters cover o'er the sea. 
 
 5 God's holy will shall then be done 
 By all who live beneath the sun ; 
 And every evil will remove, 
 For God will reign, and "God is love." 
 
 452 Christ our Kin S- L. M 
 
 1 TESUS shall reign where'er the sun 
 ** Does his successive journeys run ; 
 His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 
 Till suns shall rise and set no more. 
 
 2 For him shall endless prayer be made, 
 And endless praises crown his head ; 
 His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise 
 With every morning sacrifice. 
 
 3 People and realms of every tongue 
 Dwell on his love with sweetest song; 
 And infant voices shall proclaim 
 Their early blessings on his name. 
 
 4 Let every creature rise and bring 
 Peculiar honours to our King ; 
 Angels descend with songs again, 
 And earth repeat the loud amen. 
 
 433 Prayer for the spread of Christ's Kingdom. G. M 
 IEN will the day, th' expec 
 The glorious day be shown 
 
 1 "V7TTHEN will the day, th' expected day 
 
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BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 454* 455 
 
 When ev'ry voice shall rise and say 
 The Lord is God alone ? 
 
 2 When shall the young of ev'ry land, 
 The Hallelujah sing, 
 
 And far on ev'ry foreign strand, 
 Confess him as their King ? 
 
 3 Let us begin the noble tune 
 On freedom's happy ground, 
 And distant nations join it, soon 
 In one eternal sound. 
 
 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 454 Christians buried and risen ivith Christ. C M. 
 
 1 "UAPTIZED into our Saviour's death, 
 JJ Our souls to sin must die ; 
 
 With Christ our Lord we live anew, 
 With Christ ascend on high. 
 
 2 There, by his Father's side he sits, 
 
 Enthroned divinely fair ; 
 Yet owns himself our brother still, 
 And our forerunner there. 
 
 3 Rise from these earthly trifles, rise « 
 
 On wings of faith and love ; 
 Above our choicest treasure lies, — 
 And be our hearts above. 
 
 4 But earth and sin will drag us down, 
 
 When we attempt to fly ; 
 Lord, send thy strong attractive power 
 To raise and fix us high. 
 
 4»>t> r ^ ie commission to Baptise. L. M. 
 
 RE Christ ascended to his throne, 
 He issued forth this great command — 
 
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456 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 " Go preach my gospel to the world, 
 
 " And spread my name through every land. 
 
 2 " To men declare their sinful state, 
 " The methods of my grace explain ; 
 " He that believes and is baptized, 
 
 " Shall everlasting life obtain." 
 
 3 Dear Saviour, we thy will obey, 
 Not of constraint, but with delight 
 Hither thy servants come to-day, 
 To honor thine appointed rite. 
 
 4 Descend again, celestial Dove, 
 
 On these dear followers of the Lord ; 
 Exalted Head of all the church, 
 Thy promised aid to them afford. 
 
 5 Let faith, assisted now by signs, 
 The mysteries of thy love explore , 
 And, washed in thy redeeming blood, 
 Let them depart, and sin no more. 
 
 45G ' Obedience to Christ in baptism. CM. 
 
 1 Q AVIOUR ! we seek the watery tomb, 
 ^ Illumed by love divine ; 
 
 Far from the deep tremendous gloom 
 Of that which once was thine. 
 
 2 Down to the hallowed grave we go, 
 
 Obedient to thy word ; 
 'Tis thus the world around shall know 
 We're buried with the Lord. 
 
 3 'Tis thus we bid its pomps adieu, 
 
 And boldly venture in : 
 O may we rise to life anew, 
 And only die to sin. 
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BAPTISMAL HYMNS, 45T, 158 
 
 457 Jesus baptized in Jordan. C . M-. 
 
 1 n^O Jordan's stream the Saviour goes 
 
 -*- To do his Father's will, 
 His breast with sacred ardor glows, 
 Each precept to fulfil. 
 
 2 Behold him buried in the flood, 
 
 (The emblem of his grave) 
 Who from the bosom of his God 
 Came down, a world to save. 
 
 3 As from the water he ascends, 
 
 What miracles appear ! 
 God with a voice his Son commends — 
 s Let all the nations hear ! 
 
 4 Ye youthful pilgrims, hear, rejoice — 
 
 Let this your courage raise : 
 What God approves, be this your choice, 
 And glory in his ways. 
 
 4.t?8 Baptism divinely lionored. L. M. 
 
 1 A LL glory be to him who came 
 -^*- From Galilee to Jordan's stream, 
 There did he sink beneath the wave, 
 And to his saints a pattern gave. 
 
 2 Glory to him, who from on high 
 Proclaimed to all, both far and nigh, 
 That he in whom his glory shone, 
 Was his belov'd and only Son. 
 
 3 Glory to the celestial dove, 
 
 Who, swift descending from above, 
 Rested upon Messiah's head, 
 And there a heavenly lustre spread. 
 
 \ Ye saints, with cheerfulness submit 
 To this mysterious solemn rite, 
 
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459, 460 BAPTISiMAL HYMNS. 
 
 On which the sacred Three combine 
 To put an honor so divine. 
 
 459 Self-devotion encouraged and practised. S. M. 
 
 Choir and Congregation. 
 
 1 "V7"0UR souls and bodies too, 
 
 ■*■ Ye youthful saints, are His, 
 Who claims this sacrifice of you, 
 The favor'd heirs of bliss. 
 
 2 Fearless, approach the stream, 
 Fit emblem of that grave, 
 
 Which closed its portals over him, 
 Who stoop'd so low to save. 
 
 Candidates. 
 
 3 But will th' eternal King, 
 So mean a gift reward ? 
 
 That offering, Lord, with joy we bring, 
 Which thine own hand prepared. 
 
 4 We own thy various claims, 
 And to thine altar move, 
 
 The willing victims of thy grace, 
 And bound with cords of love. 
 
 5 Descend, celestial fire, 
 The sacrifice inflame ; 
 
 So shall a grateful odor rise 
 Through our Redeemer's name. 
 
 460 Before Baptism. C. M. 
 
 1 "pROM the still flood, where Faith indeed 
 ■*■ The Saviour's voice can hear, 
 
 Let each unhallow'd foot recede, 
 While she alone draws near. 
 
 2 To her dissolving eye reveal' d, 
 
 Fair shines the liquid grave 
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 That Jesus' holy form conceal' d 
 When humbled in the wave. 
 
 3 Taught by his dear expiring breath, 
 She bids her children come, 
 And take the image of his death 
 Within the wat'ry tomb. 
 
 ■1 Though but the semblance of his woes 
 Their prostrate bodies bear, 
 All the large bliss which from them flows, 
 Their glowing souls shall share ! 
 
 5 Yes— ye who love his mystic grave 
 
 Shall brighter deeps explore, 
 
 Embosomed in the radiant wave 
 
 That rolls on glory's shore ! 
 
 £Q\ After Baptism. L. M. 
 
 1 9 npiS done, the great transaction's done: 
 
 -"- I am my Lord's and he is mine : 
 He drew me and I follow'd on, 
 Charm'd to confess the voice divine. 
 
 2 Now rest, my long-divided heart, 
 Fixed on this blissful centre rest ; 
 With ashes who would grudge to part, 
 When call'd on angel's bread to feast ? 
 
 3 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, 
 That vow renewed shall daily hear ; 
 Till in life's latest hour I bow, 
 
 And bless in death a bond so dear. 
 
 4.(32 Baptismal Hymn. CM. 
 
 1 5 HP IS the great Father we adore 
 
 - 1 - In this baptismal sign 
 'Tis he whose voice on Jordan's shore 
 Proclaimed the Son divine. 
 
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463 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 2 The Father hail'd him ; let our breath 
 
 In answering praise ascend, 
 As in the image of his death 
 We own our buried friend. 
 
 3 We seek the consecrated grave, 
 
 Along the path he trod, 
 Receive us in the hallowed wave, 
 Thou holy Son of God. 
 
 4 Blest Spirit, with intense desire 
 
 Solicitous we bow ; 
 Baptize us with renewing fire, 
 And ratify the vow. 
 
 5 Let earth and heaven our zeal record, 
 
 And future witness bear ; 
 That we to Zion's mighty Lord * 
 Our full allegiance swear. 
 
 6 O that our conscious souls may own, 
 
 With joy's serene survey, 
 Inscribed upon his judgment throne 
 The transcript of this day. 
 
 4-63 Before Baptism. 
 
 1 nPHE Jordan prophet cries to-day, 
 
 - 1 - " B ehold the Lamb of God ; " 
 The Spirit's consecrating ray 
 Still lingering o'er the flood. 
 
 2 Before the symbol wave we bend, 
 
 And shed contrition's tear, 
 And own again our buried friend, 
 And learn his sorrows here. 
 
 3 Saviour, within this shadowy tomb, 
 
 Let us the glory see, 
 Which pierced the deep unearthly gloom 
 Of that which closed on ihee. 
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 4 Pure as thine own baptismal sign, 
 So let our faith arise, 
 To live that hidden life of thine — 
 That life which never dies. 
 
 464 Christ's word our guide. 8. 7. Eight L. 
 
 1 Tf ROM the world's enchantments turning, 
 -"- la brighter path pursue ; 
 
 Brighter joys than yours discerning, 
 
 Vain, inconstant world ! adieu ! 
 Now my grateful, fond obedience, 
 
 Lord ! to thee, no more delays ; 
 Now, to thee ! I vow allegiance, 
 
 Now I choose thy pleasant ways. 
 
 2 Can I, where thy changeless finger 
 
 Points my path of duty, doubt ? 
 Can I, in reluctance, linger, 
 
 From thy light and peace shut out ? 
 Should I, from thy precepts swerving, 
 
 Fruitless, thankless, to thee prove ; 
 Thou might' st deem me undeserving 
 
 Of thy mercy and thy love. 
 
 3 No ! the word which thou hast spoken 
 
 Shall my joy and safeguard be ; 
 And, till life's last cord is broken, 
 
 I will cleave in love to thee ! 
 Thou my Guardian, Guide, Defender ! 
 
 Death's cold waves, may round me stand, 
 May I then, as now, surrender 
 
 All my interests to thy hand. 
 
 465 Joy arising from obedience. L. M. 
 
 1 "VTOT with a pained reluctant heart 
 
 -*- ' Seek we, to-day, this sacred grave ; 
 
 The tears that now, unbidden, start, 
 
 Are not the weeping of the slave. 
 
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466 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 2 They come from springs of joy and love, 
 Springs, that our hardness seal'd before ; 
 And flow because, our hearts above, 
 We now are Satan's slaves no more. 
 
 3 Long did the world our spirit hold 
 In paths that down to darkness led ; 
 To sin our noblest powers we sold, 
 And in its cruel fetters bled. 
 
 4 But thou ! O Lord, hast broke that spell, 
 And set us from that bondage free, 
 Reclaim'd us from the gates of hell, 
 And turned our wandering feet to thee. 
 
 4:66 Christ our pattern. L. M. 
 
 1 HP HE great Redeemer we adore, 
 
 -*- Who came the lost to seek and save ; 
 Went humbly down from Jordan's shore, 
 To find a tomb beneath its wave. 
 
 2 " Thus it becomes us to fulfil, 
 
 All righteousness," he meekly said ; 
 Why should we then, to do his will, 
 Or be ashamed, or be afraid. 
 
 3 With thee unto thy wat'ry tomb, 
 Lord, 'tis our glory to descend; 
 
 *Tis wondrous grace that gives us room, 
 To lie beside so dear a friend. 
 
 4 Yet as the yielding waves give way, 
 To let us see the light again : 
 
 So on the resurrection day, 
 
 The bands of death prov'd weak and vain. 
 
 5 Thus when thou shalt again appear, 
 The gates of death shall open wide ; 
 Our dust thy mighty voice shall hear, 
 And rise and triumph at thy side. 
 
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 467 Despising the shame for Christ. CM. 
 
 1 T^IDST thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame, 
 -L ^ And bear the cross for me ? 
 
 And shall I fear to own thy name, 
 Or thy disciple be ? 
 
 2 Hast thou the cross for me endur'd, 
 
 And all its shame despis'd ? 
 And shall I be asham'd, O Lord, 
 With thee to be baptiz'd ? 
 
 3 Didst thou the great example lead, 
 
 In Jordan's rolling flood ? 
 And shall my pride disdain the deed, 
 That's worthy of my God ? 
 
 4 Forbid it, Lord, that I should dread 
 
 To suffer shame or loss ; 
 But in thy footsteps let me tread, 
 And glory in thy cross. 
 
 5 To thee I cheerfully submit, 
 
 And all my powers resign ; 
 Let wisdom point out what is fit, 
 And I will not repine. 
 
 468 What doth hinder? Acts viU. 36. C. P. M- 
 
 1 C* OME, children, come, his voice obey, 
 
 ^ Salem's bright king has mark'd the way, 
 
 And has a crown prepar'd ; 
 O then arise and give consent, 
 Walk in the way that Jesus went, 
 
 And have the great reward. 
 
 2 Believing children, gather round, 
 And let your joyful songs abound, 
 
 With cheerful hearts arise ; 
 See here is water, here is room, 
 And what doth hinder thee to come, 
 
 Arise and be baptiz'd. 
 
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469, 470 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 3 Behold, his servant waiting stands, 
 With willing heart and ready hands, 
 
 To wait upon the bride ; 
 Ye candidates, your hearts prepare, 
 And let us join in solemn prayer, 
 
 Down by the water side. 
 
 469 » -Baptism a sign of Moral Purification . 
 
 1 TZINDEST Saviour, we adore thee, 
 "- And thy sacred name confess ; 
 While we now appear before thee, 
 
 Condescend our souls to bless : 
 May thy Spirit and thy word 
 Inward peace and joy afford. 
 
 2 In this rite, by Heaven appointed, 
 
 We may wash the body clean, 
 But may still be unacquainted 
 
 With the malady of sin : 
 Grants O Lord, that with the sign 
 We may feel the pow'r divine. 
 
 3 Outward forms are unavailing 
 
 To the soul estrang'd from God ; 
 They can ne'er afford him healing 
 
 While he treads the downward road ; 
 But when sanctified by grace, 
 We, in them, can Jesus trace. 
 
 4 Now we follow thine example, 
 
 Promis'd help do thou afford ; 
 Teach us on the world to trample, 
 
 Cleaving still to thee,the Lord ; 
 Hence depart, with cheerful voice, 
 In thy ways may we rejoice. 
 
 4rT© Practical Improvement of Baptism. 
 
 I A TTEND, ye children of your God, 
 ■*"*- Ye heirs of glorv. hear, 
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 For accents, so divine as these, 
 Might charm the dullest ear. 
 
 2 Baptiz'd into your Saviour's death, 
 
 Your souls to sin must die ; 
 With Christ, your Lord, ye live anew, 
 With Christ ascend on high. 
 
 3 There, by his Father's side he sits 
 
 Enthron'd, divinely fair ; - 
 Yet owns himself your brother still, 
 And your forerunner there. 
 
 4 Rise from these earthly trifles, rise 
 
 On wings of faith and love ; 
 Above, your choicest treasure lies, 
 And be your hearts above. 
 
 471 The P^asure offoUoiving Christ. 8. 7. 
 
 1 T ORD, in humble, sweet submission, 
 -^ Here we meet to follow thee ; 
 Trusting in thy great salvation, 
 
 Which alone can make us free. 
 
 2 Nought have we to claim as merit ; 
 
 All the duties we can do 
 Can no crown of life inherit : 
 All the praise to thee is due. 
 
 3 Yet we come in christian duty, 
 
 Down beneath the wave to go ! 
 
 O the bliss ! the heavenly beauty ! 
 
 Christ the Lord was buried so. 
 
 4 Come, ye children of the kingdom, 
 
 Follow him beneath the wave ; 
 Rise and show his resurrection, 
 And proclaim his pow'r to save. 
 
 4T2 Exlwrtttnce to obedience. H. M. 
 
 1 "DEPENT, and be baptiz'd, 
 xv Saith your Redeeming Lord ; 
 
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473 BAPTISMAL HYMNS. 
 
 Ye all are now appriz'd, 
 
 That 'tis your Saviour's word ; 
 Arise, arise, without delay, 
 And his divine command obey. 
 
 2 Ye penitential race, 
 
 Who fall at Jesus' feet, 
 Saved by a glorious grace, 
 
 Come, to his will submit ; 
 And be baptiz'd without delay, 
 And his divine command obey. 
 
 3 Come, ye believing train, 
 
 No more this truth withstand ; 
 " No longer think it vain 
 
 To honor God's command ; 
 But haste, arise, without delay, 
 And be baptiz'd in Jesus' way. 
 
 4 Jesus, thou Prince of Peace, 
 
 To thy great name we pray ; 
 Make the converted race 
 
 Thine ordinance obey ; 
 O may thy love their souls o'ercome, 
 And draw them to thy liquid tomb. 
 
 5 Now while tl\y saints attend 
 
 This ordinance of thine ; 
 O bless their waiting souls, 
 
 With comforts all divine ; 
 Give them a soul-refreshing sight 
 Of the blest realms of heavenly light. 
 
 4T3 Receiving Members .• • • • Exliortaiion . 
 
 1 A LL you that in the flood 
 
 -^*- Have own'd your holy Lord, 
 And to his people join'd yourselves, 
 According to his word ; — 
 
 2 In Zion you must dwell, 
 
 Her altar ne'er forsake ■ 
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 Must come to all her solemn feasts, 
 A nd all her joys partake. 
 
 3 She must employ your thoughts, 
 And your unceasing care ; 
 Her welfare be your constant wish, 
 And her increase your prayer. 
 
 With humbleness of mind, 
 
 Among her sons rejoice : 
 A meek and quiet spirit is 
 
 With God of highest price. 
 
 5 Never offend nor grieve 
 
 Your brethren in the way ; 
 But shun the dark abodes of strife, 
 Like children of the day. 
 
 6 In all your Saviour's ways 
 
 With willing footsteps move ; 
 
 Be faithful unto death, and then 
 
 You'll reign with him above. 
 
 4*74 Obedience prompted by love. L. M., 
 
 1 r!J.REAT God, we in thy courts appear, 
 ^-* With humble joy and holy fear, 
 Thy wise injunctions to obey ; 
 
 Let saints and angels hail the day ! 
 
 2 Great things, O everlasting Son, 
 Great things thy grace for us hath done"; 
 Constrain' d by thy almighty love, 
 
 Our willing feet to meet thee move. 
 
 3 In thy assembly here we stand, 
 Obedient to thy great command ; 
 The sacred flood is full in view, 
 
 And thy sweet voice invites us through. 
 
 4 The word, the Spirit, and the bride 
 Must not invite and be denied ; 
 
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4T5, 416 fok teachers' meetings. 
 
 Was not the Lord, who came to save, 
 Interr'd in such a liquid grave ? 
 5 Thus we, dear Saviour, own thy name, 
 Receive us rising from the stream ; 
 Then to thy table let us come, 
 And dwell in Zion as our home. 
 
 FOR TEACHERS' MEETINGS. 
 
 4T5 Prayer for the SpiriVs influence. L. M. 
 
 IAS teachers of the rising race, 
 ■**" O Lord, we supplicate thy grace ; 
 Assur'd that all our toil is vain 
 Unless we heavenly influence gain. 
 
 2 But if thy blessing thou impart, 
 The shades of error will depart, 
 As night's dark shadows flee away 
 Before the glorious orb of day. 
 
 3 O may thy heav'nly beams be felt, 
 Causing the frozen heart to melt ; 
 And in the soften 1 d ground may we 
 See the young germs of piety. 
 
 4 This is our heart's desire, the end 
 For which we labor and attend, 
 With patient hope from year to year, 
 Anxious to see the fruit appear. 
 
 5 Still may we wait with patience, still 
 Pursue our work with cheerful will, 
 And find in this our lov'd employ 
 An earnest of our future joy. 
 
 4T0 Prayer for heavenly wisdom. C. M ; 
 
 1 THEACH us, Lord, we earnest pray, 
 x Let grace to us be given, 
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 To point our rising charge the way 
 To happiness and heav'n. 
 
 2 O that with wisdom from above 
 
 Our minds may be imbued, 
 With patience, tenderness, and love, . 
 And zeal in doing good. 
 
 3 The Saviour's mind may we possess, 
 
 And in his strength be strong ; 
 Through disappointment and success 
 Pass steadily along. 
 
 4 And, in that day when worlds shall stand 
 
 Before thy judgment throne, 
 Smile, Saviour, on this youthful band 
 And claim them for thine own. 
 
 477 Grateful Praise for success. 8.7. 
 
 1 T ORD of ev'ry bright perfection, 
 - Li Thou who art the teacher's friend, 
 Aid us with thy sure protection, 
 Ev'ry duty to attend. 
 
 2 Lo ! what youthful bands, attending, . 
 Guided by thy heav'nly care, 
 Humbly at the footstool bending 
 Pour the ardent heartfelt prayer. 
 
 3 Thou hast deign' d to smile approving 
 Since the bright' ning work began — 
 Cheer the constant ; — wake the roving 
 To redemption's wondrous plan. 
 
 4 Still assist each weak endeavor ; 
 Make and keep us wholly thine ; 
 Fix our hopes on thee forever, 
 Hopes immortal and divine. 
 
 478 The Object of a faithful Teacher's love. P.M. 
 1 Yfc^TIAT is it makes inc early rise, 
 
 v v What is it that unseals my eyes 
 
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479 FOR teachers' meetings. 
 
 To meet the Sabbath-morning skies ? 
 My class. 
 
 2 When storms and hail upon me beat, 
 What then attracts my willing feet 
 To brave the driving snow and sleet ? 
 
 My class. 
 
 3 What, when I bend my knees in prayer, 
 Shall have a warm petition, there, 
 
 That it may be the Saviour's care ? 
 My class. 
 
 4 Who throng around their wooden seat, 
 While their young hearts with transport beat 
 Their teacher's eye once more to meet ? 
 
 My class. 
 
 5 Whom do I strive to tell the way 
 That leads to realms of endless day ; 
 And teach in Jesus' name to pray ? 
 
 My class. 
 
 6 Who oft to God, in hymns of praise 
 Their infant voices sweetly raise, 
 And vow to serve him all their days ? 
 
 My class. 
 
 7 Whom do I hope to meet above 
 
 If grateful for their school they prove, 
 Sav'd by an everlasting love? 
 My class. 
 
 479 The Teacher's prayer end hope. L. M. 
 
 1 X? E ours the happy work to guide 
 -*-' Untutor'd youth in wisdom's way ; 
 Teach them from sin to turn aside, 
 
 Point them to Christ, and humbly pray : — 
 
 2 That He who laid his glory by, 
 And left the lofty courts above, 
 
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 Partook of our humanity 
 
 And died, to prove that he was love : — 
 
 3 Would crown our efforts with success, 
 And grant that the instruction given, 
 May lead to peace and happiness, 
 
 And guide their wand' ring feet to heaven. 
 
 4 May we, around thy throne of love, 
 Unite to praise the Saviour's grace, 
 Teachers and children meet above, 
 And see Immanuel, face to face : — 
 
 5 Without the dimming veil between, 
 That now conceals his dazzling light ; 
 Here sin and sorrows intervene, 
 There faith is swallow' d up in sight. 
 
 480 The Great Teacher. T%, 
 
 1 pi-IRIST was teaching all the day 
 ^ Where the throng of hearers met ; 
 And at night retired to pray 
 
 In the mount of Olivet. 
 
 2 He on no soft couch reposed 
 Through th' accustomed hours of sleep : 
 But when others' eyes were closed, 
 
 He awoke to pray and weep. 
 
 3 All the labors we have shared, 
 O how poor, and little worth, 
 When with those, so great, compared 
 Of our Saviour upon earth ! 
 
 4 O may gratitude inspire, 
 Him to follow now above ; 
 Then our hearts will never tire 
 In these humble deeds of love. 
 
 481 Sabbath- School Teacher's Object. C. M. 
 1 A TTRACTED by love's sacred force, 
 
 - CL Like planets to the sun, 
 
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482, 483 for teachers' meetings. 
 
 Though different spheres may mark our course. 
 Our centre is but one. 
 
 2 As teachers of the young we meet, 
 
 Our object is the same ; 
 To lead them to the Saviour's feet, 
 And praise his glorious name. 
 
 3 We meet to strengthen and unite 
 
 Our hearts in this employ ; 
 O may our work be our delight, 
 A crown of future joy. 
 
 4 May union, zeal, and wisdom join, 
 
 To make our meetings blessed ; 
 And ardent love to God and man 
 
 Be constantly possess'd. 
 
 4-82 Teachers' meeting. S. M 
 
 ESCEND, O God of love, 
 And bless our kind design ; 
 Send thy good Spirit from above 
 And make these children thine. 
 
 2 O what a vast delight, 
 Their happiness to see ! 
 Our wannest wishes all unite 
 To lead their souls to thee. 
 
 483 Confession, and prayer for assistance. 7'i 
 
 1 jH RANT us wisdom, gracious Lord, 
 Y* 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 zeal ! 
 Guilty, while to heav'n we speak — 
 Jesus, Lord, our pardon seal ! 
 
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 3 Help us still our work oflove, 
 Daily, hourly, to pursue ; 
 While thy Spirit from above, 
 Shall our children's souls renew. 
 
 4 Thou hast heard our solemn prayer, — 
 We are thine, for ever thine : 
 
 Take these children to thy care, 
 Fill their hearts with grace divine. 
 
 4:84 -Asking for Divine assistance in teacfiing children. 7 0. 
 
 1 T ORD, 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, 
 
 While our youthful charge with zeal, 
 Learn of us to do thy will. 
 
 3 While in childhood's tender age 
 They unfold the sacred page, 
 May they see in every line, 
 Kindling rays of light divine. 
 
 4 Precious Saviour ! hear our prayer, 
 We commit them to thy care ! 
 
 Be their Shepherd and their guide, 
 Bring them to thy bleeding side. 
 
 4$5 Prayer for tlie Sanctifcation of the Young. S. Ivl. 
 
 1 f^ REAT God, with heart and tongue," 
 ^ To thee aloud we pray, 
 
 That all our scholars, while they're young, 
 May walk in wisdom's way. 
 
 2 Now in their early days, 
 Teach them thy will to know ; 
 
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 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 truth, 
 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. 
 
 486 Asking for spiritual mercies on children. S. M. 
 
 1 THOU God of sovereign grace, 
 •*■ In mercy now appear ; 
 
 Wo long to see thy smiling face, 
 And feel that thou art near. 
 
 2 Receive these lambs to-day, 
 O Shepherd of the flock ! 
 
 And wash their stains of guilt away 
 Beside the smitten rock. 
 
 3 Thy saving health impart, 
 O Comforter divine ; 
 
 Now make these children pure in heart, 
 Make them entirely thine. 
 
 4 To-day in love descend, 
 
 O come this precious hour ; 
 In mercy now their spirits bend 
 By thy resistless power. 
 
 487 Teacher's Hi/mi. CM. 
 
 1 ip AT HER ! with one accord we stand, 
 * To bring thee of thine own ; 
 And train a bright immortal band 
 To worship round thy throne. 
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 2 Accept, Almighty Parent ! these, 
 
 The children thou hast given ; 
 And in thy sovereign favor make 
 These loved ones heirs of'heaven. 
 
 3 There, ranked among the shining host, ■ 
 
 May all before thee meet : 
 O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 Our labors there complete. 
 
 4gg Sousing (he Seed. S. M. 
 
 1 COW in the morn thy seed, 
 ^ At eve hold not thy hand ; 
 
 To doubt and fear give thou no heed, 
 Broad-cast it round the land. 
 
 2 Beside all waters sow, 
 
 The highway furrows stock, 
 Drop it where thorns and thistles grow, 
 Scatter it on the rock. 
 
 3 The good, the fruitful ground, 
 Expect not here nor there ; 
 
 O'er hill and dale by spots 'tis found ; 
 Go forth then everywhere. 
 
 4 Thou knowest not which may thrive, 
 The late or early sown ; 
 
 Grace keeps the precious germ alive, 
 When and wherever strown. 
 
 5 And duty shall appear, 
 
 In verdure, beauty, strength, 
 The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, 
 And the full corn at length. 
 
 (i Thou canst not toil in vain ; 
 Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, 
 Shall foster and mature the grain, 
 For garners in the sky. 
 
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 7 Then when the glorious end, 
 The day of God is come, 
 The angel -reapers shall descend, 
 And heaven sing " Harvest home !" 
 
 4.89 Racard of the faithful Teachers. g. 7. 
 
 1 TT7HEN the infant spirit, flying, 
 
 * * Smiles and gladly leaves its clay, 
 On a Saviour's death relying, 
 Soaring to the world of day : 
 
 2 If beside that pillow, standing, 
 
 One there be, who taught it no ; 
 Led that little soul, expanding, 
 All the love of God to know ; 
 ?, O how pure must be the pleasure, 
 Thus his sweet reward to see ; 
 .As its life fulfils its measure, 
 As it seeks eternity ! 
 
 490 The end of Time. L. jfl 
 
 1 r PIME grows not old with length of years, 
 -*- Changes he brings, but changes not ; 
 New born each moment he appears ; 
 We run our race, and are forgot. 
 
 2 Stars in their yearly rounds return, 
 As from eternity they came, 
 And to eternity might burn ; 
 We are not for one hour the same. 
 
 3 Spring flowers renew their wild perfume, 
 But ere a second spring they fly ; 
 Our life is longer than their bloom, 
 Our bloom is fresher, yet we die. 
 
 4 The stars, like flowers, have but their day, 
 And time, like stars, shall cease to roll ; 
 
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 We have what never can decay, 
 A living and immortal soul ! 
 
 Great God ! when time shall end his flight, 
 Stars set and flowers revive no more, 
 May we behold thy face in light, 
 Thy love in Christ may we adore. 
 
 •191 Prayer fur the Guidance of (he Holy Spirit. L. M. 
 
 1 f^ OME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, 
 ^ With light and comfort from above ; 
 Be thou our guardian, thou our guide ! 
 O'er every thought and step preside. 
 
 2 Conduct us safe, conduct us far 
 From every sin and hurtful snare ; 
 Lead to thy word that rules must give, 
 And teach us lessons how to live. 
 
 3 The light of truth to us display, 
 
 And make us know and choose the way ; 
 Plant holy fear in every heart, 
 That we from God may ne'er depart. 
 
 4 Lead us to holiness — the road 
 
 That we must take to dwell with God. 
 Lead us to Christ — the living way ; 
 Nor let us from his pasture stray. 
 
 5 Lead us to God, our final rest, 
 In his enjoyment to be blest. ; 
 Lead us to heaven, the seat of bliss, 
 Where pleasure in perfection is. 
 
 492 Christian Fellowship. S. M. 
 
 1 13 LEST be the tie that binds 
 JJ Our hearts in Christian love ; 
 The fellowship of kindred minds 
 Is like to that above. 
 
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493 FOR teachers' meetings. 
 
 2 Before our Father's throne, 
 We pour our ardent prayers ; 
 
 Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
 Our comfort 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 hve9, 
 And longs to see the day. 
 
 G From sorrow, toil, and pain, 
 And sin we shall be free ; 
 And perfect love and friendship reign 
 Through all eternity. 
 
 493 Besponsibilitij. S. M. 
 
 1 A CHARGE to keep I have, 
 • rx - A God to glorify ; 
 
 A never-dying soul to save, 
 And fit it for the sky. 
 
 2 To serve the present age, 
 My calling to fulfil : 
 
 O may it all my powers engage, 
 To do my Master's will. 
 
 3 Arm me with jealous care, 
 As in thy sight to live ; 
 
 And O thy servant, Lord, prepare, 
 A strict account to give. 
 
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 4 - Help mc to watch and pray, 
 And on thyself rely, 
 Assured, if I my trust betray, 
 I shall forever die. 
 
 494 Teachers' Prayer. L. M. 
 
 1 TV/jTAY we who teach the rising race, 
 ■ Lyj - Be filled, O Lord, with every grace ; 
 And may thy Spirit from above 
 Descend and bless our work of love. 
 
 2 Thy grace to those we teach impart, 
 O Lord, renew each youthful heart ; 
 Help them from every sin to flee, 
 And dedicate their lives to thee. 
 
 3 May we in love to them abound, 
 And zealous in the work be found ; 
 And many seals may we obtain, 
 To prove our labor's not in vain. 
 
 4 When at thine awful bar they stand, 
 O. welcome them to thy right hand, 
 To join with us the heavenly lays, 
 And sing our great Redeemer's praise. 
 
 495 Ti ie ^ ove °f Christ constraining. 5. 6 
 
 1 A LL glory and praise 
 ■*■*■ To the ancient of days 
 Who was born and was slain 
 To redeem a lost race. 
 
 2 And shall he not have 
 The lives that he gave, 
 Such an infinite ransom 
 As forever to save ? 
 
 3 Yes ! Lord, we are thine, 
 And gladly resign 
 
 285 
 
496, 497 FOR TEACHEKs' MEETINGS. 
 
 All our souls to be fill'd 
 With the fulness divine. 
 
 4-96 Hie endless meeting anticipated. 6. 5. 
 
 1 TIT" HEN shall we meet again? 
 
 * * Meet, ne'er to sever? 
 When will peace wreathe her chain 
 Round us forever ? 
 
 2 When shall love freely flow ? 
 Pure as life's river ? 
 
 When shall sweet friendship glow 
 Changeless forever ? 
 
 3 Up to that world of light, 
 Take us, dear Saviour ; 
 May we all there unite, 
 Happy forever. 
 
 A Soon shall we meet again, 
 Meet ne'er to sever ; 
 Soon will peace wreathe her chain 
 Round us forever. 
 
 497 Brotherly love. L. M. 
 
 1 ITOW pleasing is the scene, how sweet, 
 - B — *• Where Christian souls in friendship join, 
 Whose cares and joys united, meet 
 
 In bonds of charily divine ! 
 
 2 Less fragrant was the ointment pour'd 
 On Aaron's consecrated head, 
 When balmy odors, richly shower' d, 
 All o'er his sacred vesture spread. 
 
 3 Not flow'ry Hermon e'er display'd, 
 Impearl'd with* dew, a fairer sight ; ' 
 Nor Zion's beauteous hills array 'd 
 In golden beams of morning light. 
 
 286 
 
FOIl TEACHERS' MEETINGS. 498,199 
 
 498 Teachers' Prayer meeting. L. M. 
 
 1 XTOW sweet to leave the world awhile, 
 •*-*• And seek the presence of our Lord '. 
 Dear Saviour ! on thy children smile, 
 And come, according to thy word. 
 
 2 From busy scenes wc now retreat, 
 That we may here converse with thee ! 
 Oh ! Lord, behold us at thy feet, 
 
 Let this the gate of heaven be. 
 
 3 O let thy glory now appear, 
 That we by faith may see thy face ; 
 And speak that we thy voice may hear, 
 And let thy presence fill this place. 
 
 499 Farewell to a Teacher. L. M. 
 
 1 T^EAR partner of our hopes and fears, 
 - L ' And wilt thou here no longer dwell, 
 To share our toils, and joys, and tears 1 
 And must we bid a sad farewell ? 
 
 2 Yes, thou must fdl thy future lot, 
 
 Far from thy fond and cherished fnenda ; 
 
 But not to be by us forgot, 
 
 While life its beating pulses spends. 
 
 3 We'll think of thee amid the scene 
 Of each returning Sabbath-day; 
 And nowhere else with grief so keen, 
 Will mourn that thou art far away. 
 
 4 We'll think of thee whene'er wc meet, 
 Our weekly lessons to prepare ; 
 
 Nor deem our social band complete, 
 Whilst thou, dear friend, art wanting there. 
 
 5 We'll think of thee around the board 
 That speaks a Saviour's dying love ; 
 
500,501 FOB. TEACHEES' MEETINGS. 
 
 And trust our joy will be restored 
 In endless fellowship above. 
 
 G Lord, let thy care his footsteps guard, 
 Thy choicest blessing fill his heart ; 
 And crown him with thy rich reward, 
 Where Christian friends no more shall part. 
 
 500 Sabbath-School Union Hymn. 8. 7. 
 
 1 ~DE the little ones instructed, 
 
 ■M Taught the knowledge of the Lord : 
 To the school — to church conducted ; 
 Christ invites them in his word. 
 
 2 Brethren, sisters ! fond of guiding 
 
 Youthful feet that wandering stray ; 
 In your Saviour's help confiding, 
 Lead them on in wisdom's way. 
 
 3 Still the Lord, by invitation, 
 
 Welcomes children to his arms ; 
 Boundless is the Lord's compassion, 
 Sweet the voice of Jesus charms. 
 
 4 Hear us, Saviour ! now imploring 
 
 For the children of our care ; 
 
 May their hearts, by love adoring, 
 
 Find access to thee in prayer. 
 
 5 Lord of teachers ! blessed Jesus, 
 
 As thou wert, make us to be ; 
 Then what pleaseth thee will please us, 
 We shall then resemble thee. 
 
 501 Teacher's Prayer. S. M. 
 
 1 p ONTROL my every thought, 
 
 ^ And all my sins remove ; 
 Let every work in thee be wrought, 
 
 Let all be wrought in love. 
 
 288 
 
INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 502,503 
 
 2 O bless me with the mind, 
 Meek Lamb, that was in thee ! 
 
 Arid let my faith and zeal be joined 
 With perfect charity. 
 
 3 O may I love like thee ; 
 In all thy footsteps tread ; 
 
 Thou hatest all iniquity, 
 But nothing thou hast made. 
 
 4 O may I learn the art, 
 With meekness to reprove '. 
 
 And hate the sin with all my heart, 
 But still the sinner love. 
 
 302 Reliance on Divine assistance. S, M. 
 
 1 XT EIRS of unending life, 
 
 J - A While yet we sojourn here, 
 O let us our salvation work 
 With trembling and with fear. 
 
 2 God will support our hearts 
 With might before unknown ; 
 
 The work to be performed is ours, 
 The strength is all his own. 
 
 3 'Tis he that works to will, 
 'Tis he that works to do ;* 
 
 He is the power by which we act, 
 His be the glory too. 
 
 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 503 Child's Prayer. C. M. 
 
 1 T ORD, teach a little child to pray ; 
 -" Thy grace betimes impart ; 
 And grant thy Holy Spirit may 
 Renew my sinful heart. 
 
 19 28<J 
 
504 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 2 A fallen creature I was born, 
 
 And from my birth I strayed : 
 I must be wretched and forlorn 
 Without thy mercy's aid. 
 
 3 But Christ can all my sins forgive, 
 
 And wash away their stain ; 
 
 Can fit my soul with him to live, 
 
 And in his kingdom reign. 
 
 4 To him let little children come, 
 
 For he hath said they may ; 
 His bosom then shall be their home, 
 Their tears he'll wipe away. 
 
 5 For all who early seek his face 
 
 Shall surely taste his love ; 
 Jesus shall guide them by his grace, 
 To dwell with him above. 
 
 504 A Child's Prayer. 
 
 1 T ORD, teach a sinful child to pray, 
 
 -^ And then accept my prayer ; 
 
 For thou canst hear the words I say, 
 For thou art everywhere. 
 
 '? A little sparrow cannot fall 
 Unnoticed, Lord, by thee ; 
 And though I am so young and small, 
 Thou dost take care of me. 
 
 3 Teach me to do the thing that's right, 
 
 And when I sin, forgive ; 
 And make it still my chief delight 
 To serve thee while I live. 
 
 4 Whatever trouble I am in, 
 
 To thee for help I'll call ; 
 But keep me, more than all, from sin, 
 For that's the worst of all. 
 290 
 
INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 505, 506 
 
 505 Samuel. P. M. 
 
 1 TX/"HEN little Samuel woke 
 
 * * And heard his Maker's voice, 
 At every word he spoke, 
 How much did he rejoice ; 
 
 blessed, happy child, to find 
 
 The God of heaven so near and kind. 
 
 2 If God would speak to me, 
 
 And say he was my friend, 
 How happy should I be ! 
 
 O, how would I attend! 
 The smallest sin I then should fear, 
 If God Almighty were so near. 
 
 3 And does he never speak ? 
 
 O yes ! for in his word 
 He bids ine come and seek 
 
 The God whom Samuel heard ; 
 In almost every page I see, 
 The God of Samuel calls to me. 
 
 4 And I, beneath his care, 
 
 May safely rest my head ; 
 
 1 know that God is there, 
 To guard my humble bed : 
 
 And every sin I well may fear, 
 Since God Almighty is so near. 
 
 5 Like Samuel, let me say, 
 
 Whene'er I read his word, 
 "Speak, Lord, I would obey 
 
 The voice that Samuel heard ;" 
 And when I in thy house appear, 
 Speak, for thy servant waits to hear. 
 
 506 F° r a gran' 0113 mind. L. M. 
 
 1 TJLEST Jesus ! let an infant claim 
 
 The favor to adore thy name 
 
 291 
 
501, 508 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 Thou wast so meek that babes might be 
 Encouraged to draw near to thee. 
 
 2 Then to a child, great God, impart 
 An humble, meek, and lowly heart ; 
 
 cleanse me by thy precious blood, 
 And fill me with the love of God. 
 
 3 Though oft I sin, yet save me still, 
 And make me love thy sacred will ; 
 Each day prepare me by thy grace 
 To worship thee and see thy face. 
 
 507 i mast not ««• L. M . 
 
 1 T MUST not sin as many do, 
 
 ■*■ Lest I lie down in sorrow too : 
 For God is angry every day 
 With wicked ones who go astray. 
 
 2 From sinful words I must refrain ; 
 
 1 must not take God's name in vain ; 
 I must not work, T must not play 
 Upon God's holy Sabbath-day. 
 
 3 And if my parents speak the word, 
 I must obey them in the Lord : 
 
 Nor steal, nor lie, nor waste my days 
 Jn idle tales and foolish plays. 
 
 508 For a ver y ^tU c,lild in sickness, ' L. M 
 
 1 A LMIGHTY 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. 
 
 2 Let me be patient every day, 
 
 And mind what those who nurse me say ; 
 And grant that all I have to take 
 May do me good — for Jesus' sake. 
 292 
 
INFAXT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 509, 510 
 500 For « ver H Sftfc child on getting well. C. M. 
 
 1 T THANK the Lord, who lives on high ; 
 A He heard an infant pray, 
 
 And cur'd me, that I should not die, 
 And took my pains away. 
 
 2 Oh„ let me love and thank thee too 
 
 As long as I shall live ; 
 And ev'ry naughty thing I do 
 I pray thee to forgive. 
 
 510 Who made everything? P. M 
 
 1 T SAW the glorious sun arise, 
 *- From yonder mountain gray ; 
 And as he rose upon the skies 
 
 The darkness went away. 
 And all around me was so bright 
 I wish'd it would be always light. 
 
 2 But when his shining course was done, 
 
 The gentle moon drew nigh : 
 And stars came twinkling one by one 
 
 Upon the dusky sky. 
 Who made the sun to shine so far ; 
 The moon and ev'ry twinkling star? 
 
 3 'Twas God, my child, who made them ail 
 
 By his Almighty skill ; 
 He guides them that they do not fall 
 
 And bids them do his will, 
 The glorious God, who rules in love 
 On earth and in the heav'ns above. 
 
 4 Behold the daisy where you tread, — 
 
 That useless little thing ; 
 Behold the insect over head, 
 
 That gambols on the wing, 
 His goodness bids the daisy rise, 
 And ev'ry insect's want supplies. 
 
 293 
 
511,512 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 511 Infants invited to praise. 
 
 1 /^OME, children, let us Jesus praise, 
 ^ His holy name adore ; 
 
 O ! let us love him all our days, 
 And praise him evermore. 
 
 2 'Twas Jesus who, though Lord of all, 
 
 For us became so poor ; 
 'Twas Jesus raised us from the fall, 
 ! praise him evermore ! 
 
 3 'Twas Jesus who did bleed and die, 
 
 When all our sins he bore ; 
 'Tis Jesus pleads for us on high, — 
 O ! praise him evermore ! 
 
 4 'Tis Jesus to prepare a place 
 
 For us is gone before ; 
 'Tis Jesus bids us seek his face, — 
 
 ! praise him evermore. 
 
 5 'Tis Jesus then, while life shall last, 
 
 We'll worship and adore ; 
 
 'Tis Jesus too, when life is past, 
 
 We'll praise for evermore. 
 
 512 ^ ie Infant' 8 confidence in God. 
 
 1 TVfOW that my journey's just begun, 
 -^ My road so little trod, 
 
 I'll come, before I further run, 
 And give myself to God. 
 
 2 What sorrows may my steps attend, 
 
 1 never can foretell ; 
 
 But if the Lord will be my friend, 
 I know that all is well. 
 
 3 If all my earthly friends should die 
 
 And leave me mourning here, 
 291 
 
INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 513, 514 
 
 Since he can hear the orphan's cry, 
 O what have I to fear ? 
 
 4 But, Lord, whatever grief or ill 
 For me may be in store ; 
 Make me submissive to thy will, 
 And I would ask no more. 
 
 513 The Jnfant.School. S. M. 
 
 1 "yrriTHIN these walls be peace, 
 
 * v Love through our borders found ; 
 In all our little palaces 
 Prosperity abound. 
 
 2 God scorns not humble things ; 
 Here, though the proud despise, 
 
 The children of the King of kings 
 Are training for the skies. 
 
 514 Infant Hymn. L. M. 
 
 1 f\ LORD of Hosts! thou King of kings ! 
 ^ Before whose throne, assembled, sings 
 The great angelic host above, 
 
 In hymns of praise and notes of love : — 
 
 2 O hear this little infant band, 
 
 Who now have met at thy command, 
 To bless thy name and try to raise 
 A song of gratitude and praise. 
 
 3 Blest be thy name that we are fed, 
 
 And clothed, have where to lay our head ; 
 That day by day we know and share 
 The blessings of thy constant care. 
 
 4 But most of all, we bless thee now, 
 That early we are taught to know 
 Thy will revealed in thy good word, 
 And read of Christ, our living Lord, 
 
 295 
 
515, 516 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 515 ^n Infant- sprayer for remembrance, C. M. 
 
 1 COON as my infant lips can lisp 
 ^ Their feeble prayers to thee, 
 O may my heart thy favor seek ; 
 
 Dear Lord, remember me. 
 
 2 In childhood's tender years, my tongue 
 
 Train' d to thy praise shall be, 
 And this shall be my humble song,— 
 Dear Lord, remember me. 
 
 3 From wild desires that wound the soul 
 
 May I be taught to flee ; 
 And when I feel their rude control, 
 Dear Lord, remember me. 
 
 4 And when with age's load oppress' d, 
 
 I bend the trembling knee, 
 Then give my suffering spirit rest ; 
 Dear Lord, remember me. 
 
 516 Frailty. S. M. 
 
 1 rV HE lilies of the field, 
 
 -*• That quickly fade away, 
 May well to us a lesson yield, 
 For we are frail as they. 
 
 2 Just like an early rose, 
 I've seen an infant bloom ; 
 
 But death, perhaps, before it blows, 
 Will lay it in the tomb. 
 
 3 Then let us think on death, 
 Though we are young and gay ; 
 
 For God, who gave our life and breath, 
 Can take them both away. 
 
 4 To God, who made them all, 
 Let children humbly cry ; 
 
 And then, whenever death may call, 
 They'll be prepared to die. 
 W6 
 
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 INFANT SABBATH-SCHOOL HTMNS. 51T, 5 18,510 
 
 517 Praise and prayer for Teachers. C. M. D. 
 
 THOU to whom the grateful song 
 Of prayer and praise is due, 
 Hear> we entreat,our childish throng, 
 
 And grant thy blessing too ; 
 On those who have so kindly strove 
 
 Thy precepts to instil ; 
 Who strive to teach us how to love, 
 And do thy holy will. 
 
 2 On such, Lord, thy mercies shed, 
 
 Who in this world of wo, 
 Like fountains fresh with waters fed, 
 
 Bear blessings as they flow. 
 May we, thus blest, thus humbly bow 
 
 To thee, the source of love, 
 And drawing nurture from below 
 
 Breathe brightness from above. 
 
 51$ " Infant prayer and praise to Jesus. 7' S. 
 
 1 XTUMBLE praises, holy Jesus, 
 -" Infant voices raise to thee 
 In thy arms thou wilt receive us ; 
 Suffer us thy lambs to be. 
 
 2 Blessed Jesus, thou hast bidden 
 Babes like us to come to thee ; 
 Though by thy disciples chidden, 
 Thou didst bless such ones as we. 
 
 3 Thanks to thee, who freely gave us 
 Thy exalted Son to die, 
 
 From eternal death to save us, — 
 Glory be to God on high. 
 
 510 Prayer for obedient hearts. 7*8. 
 
 1 TTOLY Father, please to hear 
 - L - L Children's praise and humble prayer ; 
 
 297 
 
520, 521 DISMISSIONS AND doxologies. 
 
 Thou didst give us parents kind, 
 Teach us ever them to mind. 
 
 2 Food and raiment, home and friends, 
 All we have thy goodness sends, 
 And for these our hearts shall raise' 
 Grateful thanks and humble praise. 
 
 3 Guide our lives, in grace and truth, 
 Through the tempting scenes of youth ; 
 And when here our trials cease, 
 
 Oh receive our souls in peace. 
 
 520 dn Infant's prayer to Jesus. 
 
 1 TESUS, see a little child 
 
 " Humbly at thy footstool stay ; 
 Thou, who art so sweet and mild, 
 Stoop and teach me what to say. 
 
 2 Though thou art so great and high, 
 Thou dost view with smiling face 
 Little children when they cry ; — 
 Saviour, guide us by thy grace. 
 
 3 Jesus, all my sins forgive, 
 Make me lowly, pure in heart ; 
 For thy glory may I live, 
 
 Then be with thee where thou art. 
 
 DISMISSIONS AND DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 521 
 
 1 T ORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 
 -*-* Smile upon us from above ; 
 May we each thy peace possessing, 
 Trust in thy paternal love. 
 298 
 
522, '23, '24, '25 dismissions and doxologies. 
 
 2 Bless, O Lord ! our fathers, mothers, 
 Send our teachers light from heav'n ; 
 Bless our sisters and our brothers, 
 Let thy grace to each be given. 
 
 3 Make us gentle, kind, and lowly ; 
 Teach us, Father, by thy word, 
 How we may be good and holy, 
 Like to Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 
 522 s. M. 
 
 1 T^E now from school depart, 
 
 ' y Grace in God's house to seek ; 
 Be present, Lord, with every heart, 
 There, and throughout the week. 
 
 2 May Father, Spirit, Son, 
 Rule us in peace and love ; 
 
 And when on earth thy will is done, 
 Receive our souls above. 
 
 523 L. M. 
 
 'T'O God the Father, God the Son, 
 ■*- And God the Spirit, Three in One, 
 Be honor, praise, and glory given, 
 By all on earth, and all in heaven. 
 
 524 c. M. 
 
 T ET God the Father, and the Son, 
 ■*-* And Spirit be adored, 
 Where there are works to make him known, 
 Or saints to love the Lord. 
 
 525 s. M. 
 
 IVE to the Father praise, 
 Give glory to the Son, 
 And to the Spirit of his grace, 
 Be equal honour done. 
 
 299 
 
 G' 
 
52G, 1, '8, '9, '30 dismissions and doxologies. 
 
 526 s. M. 
 
 VE angels round the throne, 
 •*■ And saints that dwell below, 
 Worship the Father, love the Son, 
 And bless the Spirit too. 
 
 527 L. M. 
 
 T) RAISE God, from whom all blessings flow ; 
 •*■ Praise him, all creatures here below ; 
 Praise him above, ye heavenly host, 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
 528 8. 7. 
 
 1 TV/I AY the grace of Christ our Saviour, 
 1VJ - And the Father's boundless love, 
 With the Holy Spirit's favor, 
 
 Rest upon us from above. 
 
 2 Thus may we abide in union 
 
 With each other and the Lord ; 
 
 And possess, in sweet communion, 
 
 Joys which earth cannot afford. 
 
 529 CM. 
 
 1 ]VrOW to the Lamb that once was slain, 
 •^ Be endless blessings paid ; 
 Salvation, glory, joy, remain 
 
 Forever on thy head. 
 
 2 Thou hast redeemed us by thy blood, 
 
 And set the prisoners free ; 
 Hast made us kings and priests to God, 
 And we shall reign with thee. 
 
 530 7s 
 
 1 rj.LORY to the Father give, 
 
 ^* God, in whom we move and live ; 
 Children's prayers he deigns to hear, 
 Children's songs delight his ear. 
 300 
 
ADDITIONAL. 531 
 
 2 Glory to the Son we bring, • 
 Christ, our prophet, priest, and king; 
 Children, raise your sweetest strain 
 To the Lamb, for he was slain. 
 
 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost ; — 
 Be this day a pentecost ! 
 Children's minds may he inspire, 
 Touch their tongues with holy fire. 
 
 4 Glory in the highest be 
 To the blessed Trinity, 
 For the gospel from above, 
 
 For the word that " God is love." 
 
 The following hymns, from the pen of Mrs. M. 
 St. Leon Loud, were not received in season to be 
 arranged with the others, under their respective 
 heads ; but the editor feels certain that he renders 
 a service grateful to the public, as it is pleasant to 
 himself, by inserting them, even at the end of the 
 volume. 
 
 531 The Day of Life. L. M. 
 
 1 C\ UR youth is like the opening day — 
 ^ J As swiftly pass the hours away ; 
 While like the birds on sportive wing, 
 Unthinkingly we dance and sing. 
 
 2 Our manhood is the fervid noon, 
 Its sunny moments pass as soon ; 
 Its brightest hour will soon be o'er, 
 And time once past returns no more. 
 
 3 Old age is like the evening gray, 
 Closing around the traveller's way, 
 
 301 
 
532,533 ADDITIONAL. 
 
 Who faint and \Veary seeks the road 
 Which leads him to a safe abode. 
 
 4 Morn, noon, and eve will soon be past, 
 And death's dark night approaches fast ; 
 No light can cheer the midnight gloom, 
 Which reigns within the silent tomb. 
 
 5 Let us improve our life's short day, 
 That when its hours have passed away, 
 We may behold, without a fear, 
 Death's long and dreary night draw near. 
 
 6 Another morn will surely break, 
 And all our sleeping dust awake ; 
 Oh may we then with joy arise, 
 And meet our Saviour in the skies. 
 
 532 Humble praise to Jesus. CM. 
 
 1 r T 1 HE Lord of glory condescends 
 
 -*- To hear when children sing ; 
 And his rich blessing still attends 
 The sacrifice they bring. 
 
 2 The humble and the contrite heart 
 
 He never will despise ; 
 And all who well perform their part 
 Are precious in his eyes. 
 
 3 Angels around the throne above 
 
 Sing of his glorious ways ; 
 Our theme — the Saviour's dying love, 
 Our song — redeeming grace. 
 
 4 Then let us praise him with our tongues, 
 
 Though in a feeble strain ; 
 Since Jesus listens to our songs, 
 We shall not sing in vain. 
 533 Tlie Child's prayer for Grace and Salvation. 8.7.4. 
 1 TTEAR, Oh! hear me, Heavenly Father! 
 -*-- 1 Teach a little child to pray ; 
 302 
 
ADDITIONAL. 534 
 
 Weak and trembling to thy footstool, 
 I would come and learn the way. 
 
 Help, O help me, 
 Thy commandments to obey. 
 
 2 Thou, oh Lord ! art pure and holy, 
 
 All defiled by sin am I ; 
 Yet relying on thy promise, 
 Penitent to thee I fly. 
 
 Hear, O hear me, 
 Still shall be my earnest cry. 
 
 3 I would fain, like Samuel, serve thee, 
 
 Like him in thy favour grow ; 
 Cheerfully thy will performing 
 All the days I live below ; 
 
 Give, O give me, 
 Joys thou only canst bestow. 
 
 4 Then my former sins forsaking, 
 
 I will live alone for thee : 
 Father ! when my life is ended 
 And death sets my spirit free — 
 . Save, O save me, 
 
 For Ins sake who died for me. 
 
 534' Submission and Contentment learned from Christ. 7's'. 
 
 1 T\ ID the Prince of Glory die 
 J-* For a little child like me ? 
 Leave his mansion in the sky, 
 
 Bleed and suffer on the tree ? 
 And shall I, a worm, complain 
 When I feel the slightest pain ? 
 
 2 Once he felt the keenest want, 
 
 And when angry, wicked men 
 Spoke with loud reviling taunt, 
 
 Answered not a word again ; 
 And shall I indulge my pride ? 
 Chide again when others chide ? 
 
 303 
 
534 ADDITIONAL. 
 
 3 Did the Saviour of mankind 
 
 Know not where to lay his head ? 
 Where a home or shelter find 
 
 Or procure his daily bread? 
 More than he possess' d is mine, 
 And shall I, though poor, repine ? 
 
 4 Lord, forbid it ! let me prove 
 
 Patient, unrevengeful, mild ; 
 Poor in spirit, rich in love. 
 
 And in heart a little child : 
 Let thy bright example shine 
 In each word and deed of mine. 
 
 304 
 
TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 
 
 A charge to keep I have 
 
 Accept our thanks, O God of truth 
 
 Admitted where thy truths are taught 
 
 A dread and solemn hour - 
 
 Again the Lord of life and light 
 
 A glory gilds the sacred page 
 
 And, O Lord, our youthful voices 
 
 Alas ! how changed that lovely flower - 
 
 All glory and praise - 
 
 All glory be to Him who came - 
 
 All you that in the flood ... 
 
 Almighty Father, gracious Lord ... 
 
 Almighty Father of mankind ... 
 
 Almighty Father, heavenly King - 
 
 Almighty God, I'm very ill - 
 
 Almighty God, while earth and heaven - 
 
 Almighty God, thy piercing eye 
 
 Aimighty God, who dwellest high 
 
 Almighty God, with gracious ear 
 
 Almighty God, thy word is cast - 
 
 Almighty Ruler of the skies - 
 
 Almighty Sovereign of the skies 
 
 A minute, how soon it has flown 
 
 Am I poor? do men despise me? - 
 
 Among the deepest shades of night 
 
 A mourning class, a vacant seat - 
 
 And am I only born to die ? 
 
 And now another day is gone - 
 
 And now another hour is past - 
 
 And will the Judge descend? - 
 
 Angels that high in glory dwoll * * 
 
 Another day its course has ran -'..-,'.- 
 
 Another fleeting day is gone - 
 
 Arise, my soul, with rapture riVe - 
 
 As crush'd by sudden storms, tin? rose 
 
 A sinner, Lord, behold I stand 
 
 20 * 305 
 
TABLE OF FIRST ONES. 
 
 Asleep in Jtsus! blessed sleep 
 
 As on the cross the Saviour hung - 
 
 Assembled in our school once more 
 
 As teachers of the rising race 
 
 Attend, ye children of your God 
 
 Attracted by love's sacred force 
 
 Awake, my beart, awake ... 
 
 Awake, my soul, and with the sun 
 
 Awake, my soul, to meet the day 
 
 Awake the grateful hymn of praise. 
 
 Baptized into our Saviour's death 
 Behold ! a stranger at the door - 
 Behold, once more the morning sun 
 Behold the sun adorns the sky - 
 Be ours the happy work to guide 
 Be the little ones instructed - 
 
 Blest be the tie that binds - 
 
 Blest be the wisdom and the power 
 Blest be thou, O God of Israel - 
 Blest is the man whose heart expands 
 Blest Jesus, let an infant claim 
 Blest the day's returning - 
 Bright was the guiding star that led - 
 By cool Siloam's shady rill - - 
 By Jesus' pure example taught 
 
 Children of old, hosannas sung - 
 Christ was teaching all the day 
 Come, child, look upwards to the sky 
 Come, children, and sing to the Lord - 
 Come, children, come, his voice obey 
 Come, children, hail the Prince of peace 
 Come, children, join in sweet accord 
 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord - - 203 
 
 Come, children, let us Jesus praise - - 511 
 
 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove - - 491 
 
 Come, Holy Spirit, come - - - - 65 
 
 Come, Jesus, lift our souls to thee - - -112 
 
 Come, let our hearts and voices join 45 
 
 Come, let uur voices join ... -386 
 
 Come, let us join, our Lord to praise -.--,. 8 
 
 Come, let us join the hosts above - - - 73 
 
 Come, let us now forget our mirth - - 2al 
 
 306 
 
TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 
 
 Come, O my soul, look up and see 
 Control my every thought - 
 Could I so ungrateful be 
 
 Dark night away hath rolPd 
 
 Dearest Father, Source of love - . 
 
 Dear partner of our hopes and fears 
 
 Death has been here and borne away - 
 
 Descend, O God of love 
 
 Did Christ o'er sinners weep - 
 
 Didst thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame 
 
 Did the Prince of glory die 
 
 Enquire, ye children, for the way - 
 Ere Christ ascended to his throne 
 Eternity is ju9t at hand 
 Every bird can build her nest - 
 
 Father above, in mercy take 
 Father of mercies, hear 
 Father of mercies, in thy word 
 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss 
 Father, when round thy holy shrine 
 Father, with one accord we stand 
 Fold thy little hands in prayer 
 From earliest dawn of life * 
 From the still flood where faith indeed 
 From the world's enchantment turning 
 From whence came beauteous morning ■ 
 From year to year, in love we meet 
 
 Gently glides the stream of life 
 
 Giver of our every blessing 
 
 Give to the Father praise - 
 
 Glory be to God on high 
 
 Glory to thee, my God, this night - 
 
 Glory to the Father give 
 
 Glory to the heavenly King 
 
 God is a God of truth - - 
 
 God is a spirit none can see 
 
 God is goodness, wisdom, power 
 
 God is in heaven, can he hear - ; 
 
 God is love, his mercy brightens 
 
 God is so good that he will hear 
 
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 God made the sky that looks so blue - 
 God our Father, great Creator 
 God over all, forever blest 
 God the Creator reigns above 
 Go, when the morning shineth - 
 Grace is a plant, where'er it grows 
 Gracious God, to thee I pray 
 Grant us wisdom, gracious Lord - 
 Great God, accept our songs of praise 
 Great God, and wilt thou condescend 
 Great God, behold, before thy throne - 
 Great God in heaven above 
 Great God, now condescend 
 Great God, our voice to thee we raise 
 Great God, to thee a lowly band 
 Great God, to thee my evening song 
 Great God, to thee my voice I raise 
 Great God, we in thy courts appear 
 Great God, with heart and tongue 
 Great God, with wonder and with praise 
 Great Saviour, who didst condescend - 
 Guard me, O God, from every sin - 
 Guide our youth, O God, we pray 
 
 Hail, sacred season ! peaceful day 
 Happy the child whose tender years - 
 Hark ! from that glorious world, what songs 
 Hark ! he»r the sound, on earth 'tis found 
 Hark ! \Vhat mean those holy voices 
 Hark! What mean those lamentations 
 Hasten, O sinner, to be wise 
 Hear, Lord, the song of praise and prayer 
 Hear, oh ! hear me, heavenly Father 
 Hear ye not a voice from heaven *- 
 Heaven has confirm'd the great decree 
 Heaven is a place of rest from sin 
 Heavenly Father, grant thy blessing 
 Heavenly Father, look on me - 
 Heirs of unending life - 
 
 Holy Bible ! book divine 
 Holy Father, please to hear 
 Hosannas were by children sung 
 How dreadfftl, Lord, will be the day 
 How genth»God's commands - 
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 How glorious is our heavenly King 
 
 How great thy goodness, gracious Lord 
 
 How happy is the child who hears 
 
 How happy those dear children were 
 
 How kind in all his works and ways 
 
 How kind the Saviour's love - 
 
 How long sometimes a day appears 
 
 How pleasing is the scene, how sweet 
 
 How precious is the hook divine - - - 
 
 How proud we are ; how fond to show 
 
 How shall a young immortal learn 
 
 How shall the young secure their hearts 
 
 How sweet is the day - 
 
 How sweet is the Sabbath, the morning of rest 
 
 How sweet to leave the world awhile 
 
 Humble praises, holy Jesus - 
 
 Humbly walk, and God will love thee 
 
 I am the creature of the Lord - 
 
 I by my love to men must prove - 
 
 If Jesus Christ was sent - - - 
 
 If love, the noblest, purest, best - 
 
 If .you will turn away from sin 
 
 I give immortal praise - 
 
 I hear the call,— I will not stay 
 
 I hear the voice of nature's praise 
 
 I saw the glorious sun arise - 
 
 I sing the almighty power of God - 
 
 I thank the goodness and the grace 
 
 I thank the Lord, who lives on high 
 
 I love the volume of thy word - 
 
 I love to have the Sabbath come - 
 
 I love to see the glowing sun - 
 
 I must not sin, as many do - - - - 
 
 I often say my prayers - 
 
 Tn a modest humble mind - - - - 
 
 Indulgent Father, by whose care 
 
 Indulgent God, whose bounteous care 
 
 In God's own house for me to play 
 
 In humble accents, Lord, we sing - 
 
 In sleep's serene oblivion laid - 
 
 In the bright morn of life, when youth 
 
 In the soft season of thy youth 
 
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 It is not earthly pleasure - - 
 
 It is not in my power, I own ... 
 
 Jesus bids me seek his face - 
 
 Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour 
 
 Jesus, hear a weeping mourner - 
 
 Jesus invites young children near 
 
 Jesus, Lord of life and glory - - - 
 
 Jesus, my Saviour and my Lord 
 
 Jesus says that we must love him 
 
 Jesus, see a little child - 
 
 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 
 
 Jesus, to many £>x to few - - - 
 
 Jesus, that condescending King - 
 
 Jesus was once despised and low 
 
 Joy to the world, the Lord is come - - 38 
 
 Kindest Saviour, we adore thee - 469 
 
 King Solomon of old - - - - 234 
 
 Lead us. heavenly Father, lead us - - - 129 
 Let avarice from door to door ... 198 
 
 Let children bless the Saviour's name - - 47 
 
 Let children that would fear the Lord - - 410 
 
 Let children who are taught thy word - 200 
 
 Let Cod the Father, and the Son - - 524 
 
 Let little children come to me - 392 
 
 "Let there be light,'* Jehovah said - ' 384 
 
 Lo ! at noon 'tis sudden night - - - 58 
 
 Lo \ the bright, the rosy morning - . - - 428 
 
 Lord, assist us by thy grace - - - - 484 
 
 Lord, before thy throne we stand - - 131 
 
 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing - 521 
 
 Lord, fix my wandering thoughts - 336 
 
 Lord, give us grace to put away - 337 
 
 Lord, hear a sinful child complain - - 165 
 
 Lord, how delightful 'tis to see - . - - 354 
 
 Lord, I ascribe it to thy grace 98 
 
 Lord. I confess before thy face - - - 163 
 Lord, 1 confess thy sentence just ... %!S8 
 Lord, if e'er I dare to speak ... 422 
 
 Lord, I have dared to disobey - 161 
 
 Lord, I have pass'd another day - - - 324 
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 Lord, in humble, sweet submission 
 Lord, in the days of youth - 
 Lord, I would come to thee 
 Lord, I would own thy tender care 
 Lord, lead my heart to learn 
 Lord, make me early learn - 
 Lord, make me understand thy law 
 Lord, may a few poor children raise 
 Lord, now the day is gone 
 Lord of every bright perfection 
 Lord of my life, O may thy praise 
 Lord, thou hast fix'd our place of birth 
 Lord, thou hast heard my humble voice 
 Lord, teach a little child to pray - 
 Lord, teach a sinful child to pray 
 Lord, teach us how to pray - 
 Lord, we are sinners in thy sight 
 Lord, when my wretched soul surveys 
 Lord, when we bend before thy throne 
 Lord, while the little heathen bend 
 Love and kindness we may measure - 
 
 Maker of the Sabbath-day - 
 
 Many voices seem to say 
 
 May I resolve with all my heart 
 
 May the grace of Christ our Saviour - 
 
 May we who teach the rising race 
 
 Mourn not ye whose child hath found - 
 
 Must all the charms of nature, then 
 
 My country, 'tis of thee - - . 
 
 My days on earth, how swift they run 
 
 My Father, I thank thee for sleep 
 
 My Father, when I come to thee - 
 
 My God, all nature owns thy sway 
 
 My God, how endless is thy love - 
 
 My God, who makest the sun to know 
 
 My heart has been too long ensnared 
 
 My Heavenly Father, all I see - 
 
 My Heavenly Father ! I confess - 
 
 My life's a narrow span 
 
 Not with a pain'd, reluctant heart - 
 Now behold the mid-day sun - 
 Now, children, to God's'house repair 
 
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 Now condescend, Almighty King 
 Now from the altar of our hearts - 
 Now I awake to see the light - 
 Now let a true ambition rise 
 Now let our hearts conspire to raise - 
 Now that my journey's just begun 
 Now the shades of night are gone 
 Now to the Lamb that once was slain 
 Now we've assembled here - 
 
 O deign, God of mercy, to smile on our youth 
 O for a heart to feel - 
 O God, I thank thee that the night 
 Oh ! how fleeting, how deceiving 
 O Jesus, delight of my soul 
 O Lord, forgive a sinful child - 
 O Lord our God, how wondrous great 
 O Lord our God, thy light and truth - 
 O Lord, another day is flown 
 O Lord our Shepherd, deign to keep - 
 O Lord of Hosts ! thou King of kings 
 Once more my eyes behold the day 
 Once more, my soul, the rising day 
 Once more we keep the sacred day 
 Once more we keep the sacred day 
 One there is above all others - 
 On What has now been sown 
 O that the Lord would guide my ways 
 O that the Lord would teach my tongue - 
 O thou that hear'st when sinners cry 
 O thou the guard of infant days 
 O thou to whom the grateful song 
 O thou who dwellest in the heavens 
 O thou whom holy angels praise 
 O thou whose mercy guides my way 
 O thou whose tender mercy hears 
 O 'tis a folly and a crime - 
 O 'tis a lovely thing for youth 
 Our Father, here again we raise - 
 Our Father in heaven, though feeble our lays 
 Our Father in heaven, we hallow thy name 
 Our Father ! who dost dwell on high - 
 Our God is good ; each perfumed flower - 
 Our hearts will ne'er repose - ' 
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 Our Saviour, now in heaven above 
 
 Our Saviour was a lovely child 
 
 Ours is the Sabbath-day - 
 
 Our youth is like the opening day 
 
 O what amazing words of grace - ♦- 
 
 Poor and needy though I be - 
 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow 
 Praise the Lord who reigns in heaven 
 Praise to the Sovereign of the sky 
 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire 
 
 Quickly my days have pass'd away 
 
 Religion is the chief concern - 
 Remember, child, another year 
 Repent and be baptized 
 Repent, the voice celestial cries - 
 Return, my wandering soul, return 
 Rich is the sacred song that swells 
 
 Saviour, may a little child 
 Saviour, we seek thy watery tomb 
 Say, sinner, hath a voice within 
 See ! another week is gone 
 See how the rising sun - 
 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand 
 See Jesus rising from the grave 
 See that heathen mother stand 
 See the leaves around you falling 
 See the lovely blooming flower 
 Shall every creature around 
 Shall I presume to venture near - 
 Show pity, Lord ; O Lord, forgive 
 Since love is as my duty known - 
 Since, mighty God, my health and ease 
 Sinners, hear ; for God hath spoken 
 Softly now the light of day 
 Soon as I heard my Father say 
 Soon as my infant lips can lisp 
 Soon will set the Sabbath sun 
 Sow in the mora thy seed 
 Stretch'd on the cross the Saviour dies 
 Strive, for the way is strait 
 
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 Sure 'tis a serious thing to die 
 Sweet at the dawning light 
 
 Teach me, Lord, thy name to know 
 Teach us, O Lord, we earnest pray 
 Tell us, dear teachers, we would know - 
 Ten thousand different flowers 
 Thanks to the grace that brings us here - 
 Thai awful hour will soon appear 
 That day of wrath, that dreadful day 
 That Jesus hears when children pray - 
 The best of days has come - 
 The bosom where I oft have lain 
 The clock has struck, I cannot stay 
 The day is past and gone 
 The God of heaven is pleased to see 
 The grass and flowers which clothe the field 
 The great Redeemer we adore 
 The heathen perish— day by day 
 The hour is come, I will not stay - 
 The Jordan prophet cries to-day 
 The knowledge which my heart desires - 
 The light of Sabbath eve 
 The lilies of the field - 
 
 The Lord, my Maker, I adore - 
 The Lord of glory condescends 
 The moon is very fair and bright 
 The morning breaks ; my voice I raise 
 The night is past and gone 
 The praises of my tongue - 
 The pure and peaceful mind - 
 There is a dreadful hell ... 
 There is a God that reigns above 
 There is a grassy bed - 
 
 There is a land above - 
 There is a path that leads to God - 
 There is beyond the sky 
 There's not a tint that paints the rose 
 The Saviour calls, let every ear 
 The short-lived day declines in haste 
 The smitten heart,"and starting tear - 
 The spacious firmament on high - 
 The sun has gone to rest 
 The sun that lights the world shall fade - 
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 The lime is sliort, the season near 
 
 The veil of night is now withdrawn 
 
 They must repent and must believe 
 
 Thine holy day's returning - - - - 
 
 This day belongs to God alone - 
 
 This is a precious book: indeed - 
 
 This is the day the Lord of life 
 
 This is the day when Christ arose 
 
 This is the field where hidden lies 
 
 This year is hastening, too, away - 
 
 This year is just going away - 
 
 Time grows not old with length of years - 
 
 Time is winging us away - 
 
 Time's never tiring hand - 
 
 'Tis done : the great transaction's done 
 
 'Tis religion that can give - - - - 
 
 'Tis the great Father we adore - 
 
 Those children who a promise give 
 
 Thou art our Shepherd, gracious Lord 
 
 Though God preserves me every hour 
 
 Though I am young, yet I have sinn'd 
 
 Thougli in the temple some are found - 
 
 .Thou God of sovereign grace - 
 
 Thou great Instructor ! lest I stray 
 
 Thou guardian of our youthful days 
 
 Thou that dost my life prolong 
 
 Thou who once didst condescend - 
 
 Through all the dangers of the night - 
 
 Thus far we're spared, again to meet 
 
 Thy healing Spirit, Lord, impart 
 
 " Thy kingdom come !" thus, day by day - 
 
 Thy lift I read, my dearest Lord . 
 
 Thy word, O Lord, is light and food 
 
 Thy works proclaim thy glory, Lord - 
 
 To-day is added to our time - 
 
 To do to others as I would - 
 
 To dwell with sinners here below 
 
 To God the Father, God the Son 
 
 To Jordan's stream the Saviour goes 
 
 To-morrow, Lord, is thine - 
 
 To thee let my first offerings rise - 
 
 To thee, my God and Friend 
 
 To thee, my Shepherd and my Lord 
 
 To thee, O blessed Saviour - 
 
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 To thee, the little children's Friend 
 
 To thy temple I repair - 
 
 To us a child of hope is born 
 
 'Twas God that made the stars that light 
 
 'Tvvas God who made the earth and skies 
 
 Vain world, with all thy busy cares - 
 
 We are but young, yet we may siug 
 We come in childhood's gladness 
 We come, we come, with loud acclaim - 
 We lift our hearts to thee 
 Welcome, sweet morn, we hail with joy - 
 We meet for evening prayer - 
 We now from school depart 
 We offer, Lord, an humble prayer 
 We ought to speak with humble fear 
 We've passed another Sabbath-day - 
 We will our youthful voices raise - 
 What a mercy, what a treasure 
 What blest examples do I find 
 What can I, my Maker, do - 
 What joyful tidings do I hear 
 What is an idol 1 — every heart - 
 What is it makes me early rise 
 What is there, Lord, a child can do 
 What is the thing of greatest price 
 What shall the dying sinner do 
 What sorrows may my life attend 
 What souls are those that venture near 
 When at thy footstool, Lord, I bend 
 When all thy mercies, O my God 
 When blooming youth are snatch'd away 
 When daily I kneel down to pray 
 Whene'er I take my walks abroad 
 When, for some little insult given 
 When gathering clouds around I view 
 When I look up to yonder sky - 
 When Jesus Christ was here below 
 When Jesus left his Father's throne - 
 When Jesus to the temple came 
 When little Samuel woke 
 When our fathers, long ago 
 When fhe Saviour dwelt below 
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 When rising from the bed of death 
 When shall we meet again 
 When sickness, pain, and death - 
 When the infant spirit flying - 
 When the flowerets of the year 
 When the Redeemer left his throne - 
 When to the house of God we go - 
 When we children bend the knee 
 When will the day, tha expected day 
 While angels praise thy gracious name 
 While life prolongs its precious light 
 While our glowing hearts are beating 
 While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night 
 While wicked boys and girls we meet 
 While with ceaseless course the sun 
 Will the great God who reigns on high 
 With humble heart and tongue 
 With humble prayer, O may I read 
 Within these walls be peace 
 Whither but to thee, O Lord - 
 Who can abide God's wrath, or stand 
 Who gave the sun his noontide light - 
 Who taught the bird to build her nest 
 Why have we lips if not to sing 
 Why should I join with those in play 
 Why should I love my sport so well - 
 Why should I say 'tis" yet too soon 
 Why should we spend our youthful days 
 
 Ye angels round the throne 
 
 Ye hearts with youthful vigour warm - 
 
 Ye lovely tribes in youthful bloom 
 
 Ye lovely tribes of smiling youth 
 
 Ye who vital breath enjoy - 
 
 Ye youthful band, approach your God 
 
 Young children once to Jesus came 
 
 Young though I am, I have a soul 
 
 Your souls and bodies too - 
 
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