SCfr /35I JBVAXGELICAX HYJEXS* toe PRIVATE, FAMILY, SOCIAL, ANlJ PUBLIC WORSHIP. SELECTED FRO?! VARIOUS AUTHORS. BY THOMAS CLELAND, D. D. FOURTH EDITION, ENLARGED. LEXINGTON, KY: POINTED AND PUBLISHED BY T.~ T. ?Kjfc,LttA>\ 1*31 " United States of America , I « District of Kentucky, ] fcE IT REMEMBERED, That, on the twenty-sec- ©nd day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, and in the forty -ninth year of the Independence of the United States, T. T. Skillman % of the said district, hath deposited in this of- fice, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words and figures following, to- wit; * 4 Evangelical Hymns, for private, family, social, and public worship; selected from various authors ; by Thom- as Cleland, D. D" In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the Uni- ted States, entitled "An act for the encouragement oX learning, by securii g the copies of Maps, Charts, and JBooks to tne authors and proprietors of such copies, du- ring the times therein mentioned," and also the act en- titled, '*An Act supplementary to an act for the encour- agement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extend- ing the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engrav- ing, ajtd etching historical and other prints." JOHN H HANNA, Clerk of the District of Kentucky EVANGELICAL HY.lfAS. 1. L. M, Steele. Being- of God. — Psalm civ. 1 rjHHERE is a God, all nature speaks, JL Thro' earth, and air, and seas and skies^ See, from the clouds his glory breaks, When the first beams of morning rise. 2 The rising sun, serenely bright. O'er the wide world's extended frame. Inscribes, in characters of light. His mighty Maker's glorious name. 3 The llow'ry tribes all blooming rise Above the weak attempts of art: The smallest worms, the meanest flies t Speak sweet conviction to the heart. 4 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad. And trace creation's wonders o'er. Confess the footsteps of the God — Bow down before him, and adore. 2. C. M. Steele. Creadon and Rrovuk 1 7f ORD, when our raptur'd tho't surveys -Li Creation's beauties o'er, All nature joins to teach thy praise, And bid our souls adore. *? Where'er we turn our gazing ej I Thy radiant footsteps shi Ten thousand pleasing wonders rii And speak their source divine. 3 The living tri -untless for] In earth, and sea, and air: * EVANGELICAL HYMNn .The meanest flies, the smallest worin->, Almighty power declare. A Thy wisdom, power, and goodness, Lord. Id all thy works appear; And O! let man thy praise record, Mae, thy distinguished care! 35 From thee the breath of life he drew; 1 hat breath thy power maintains; Thy tender mercy, ever new, His brittle frame sustains. -6 Yet nobler favours claim his praise, Of reason's light possess'd; By Revelation's brightest rays, Still more divinely bless'd. 7 Thy providence, his. constant guard. When threat'ning woes impend: Or will th' impending dangers ward t Or timely succours lend. 8 On us that Providence has shone, With gentle, smiling rays; Oh may our lips and lives make known Thy goodness and thy praise! 3. L. M, Addison. Sun, Moon, and Stars, display the Being nf Got/. Psalm xix. 1 rilHE spacious firmament on high, J- With all the blue aetherial sky; The 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 EVANGELICAL HYMN 5 ?. ^ Soon as the -hades prevail, The moon takes up the wond'rous tales. And nightly to the list'ning earth, Repeats the story of her birth: 4 While all the stars that round her burn. And all the planets, in their turn, Confirm the tidings as thev roll, And spread the truth from pole tc pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all .3Iove round the dark terrestrial all—. it though no real voice nor soi Amid their radiant orbs be found* £ In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, Forever singing-, as they si ine*, a Thc hand that made us is divine 4. S. M. and Greatness of God. 1 f BlHOU great Omnipotent, -1- Thou Lord of earth I, with my soul down lowly bent', < sty. 2 When I behold the sun The creature of thy power, Hlfl daily radiant circle run, I wonder and adore. 3 The moon and stars, by night, ebler glories shine; But ail from thee dei ir liglkfc Thou i light divine. I b EVANGELICAL IIVM>> 5 Kail! hoiy, holy, Lord! Thrice holy one in Three; Thy boundless name be still ador'd, Throughout eternity. 5. C. 31. Hastings. The Greatness and Glory of God in Nature w/td Grace. 1 jpl RE AT God how powerful is thy hand! \JF Thy works, how great! how wibe! Low sink the vales, at thy command. The tow'ring mountains rise! 13 At thy command, the sun unveils His glories in the east; And sinks his flaming chariot wheels' Low in the distant west. 3 The waxing and the wnning moen„ Proclaim thy skill abroad; And every rolling star makes known The glories of a God! 4 Thou dost my heaving lungs inspire* Thou form'dst my beating be My soul, this spark of heav'nly lire,, Thy goodness did impart. 5 Within, without, thy wisdom brig Thy power, thy truth I prove: ?%ature displays thy works of mig But grace, thy works of love. 0. L. ML Watts. The Creator exalted abc INTERNAL Pow'r! 1 grandeur of a God; I "WJiere stars revolve their little xou EVANGELICAL H1TMXS, £ Far in the depths of space, thy throne Burns with a lustnre ail its own: In shining ranks beneath thy feet, ADgelic pow'rs and splendours meet, 3 Earth, from afar, has heard thy fame And worms have learn'd to lisp thy name* But oh, the glories of thy mind Leave all our soaring thoughts behind. 4 God is in heav'n, and man below: Short be our tunes, our words be few: A sacred rev'rence checks our songs, And praise sits silent on our tongues. 7. C. M. Steele. Excellency of the Bible* — Psalm cxix. fff, 1 1 .1 AT HER of mercies, in thy word X? What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name ador'd 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. o Here the fair tree of knowledge grow? v And yields a sweet repast; Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here springs of consolation rise, To cheer the fainting mind; And thirsty souls receive supplies, And sweet refreshment find. J) Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heav'nly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 8 EVANGELICAL BYWX$ 6 O, may these heav'nly pages be My ever dear delight; An J still new beauties may I see f And still increasing light! 7 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,, Be thou forever near; Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my saviour there! 8. L. M. Steele. Dominion and 'power of God. — Psalm xciih, 1 rjlHE Lord, the God of glory, reigns, JL In robes of 31ajesty array'd; His rule omnipotence sustains,. And guides the worlds his hands have made. il Ere rolling worlds - began to move, Or ere the heav'ns were stretch'd abroad > Thy awful throne was fix'd above: From everlasting thou art God, 8 The swelling floods tumultuous rise-*- Aloud the angry tempests roar — Lift their proud billows to the skies, And foam and lash the trembling shore. 4 The Lord, the mighty God, on high, Controls the fiercely raging seas: He speaks! and noise and tempests fly— The waves sink down in gentle peace. 5 Thy sovereign laws are ever sure — Eternal holiness is thine; And, Lord,, thy people should be pure, And in thy blest resemblance shine 9. C. M. Addison, On the Scriptures. REAT God! with wonder and with prajse On all thy works I look: G EVANGELICAL HY3i:v?. ^' But still thy wisdom, power and grace Shine brighter in thy book. £ The stars, that in their courses roll,. Have much instruction given; But thy good word informs my soiil How I may soar to heawn. & 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 hidv Here my best comfort lies; Here my desires are satisfied, And here my hopes arise. 3 Lord, make me understand thy L Show what my faults have been: And from the gospel let me draw Pardon for ail my sin. 10. C. H. Blacxlc 'Omniscience and Omnipresence of God. — Psalm exxxix. 1 "IT ORD, thou, with an unerring bcarn^ JLi Survey est all my pow'rs, My rising steps are wateird by thee— By thee my resting hours. 5 My thoughts, scarce struggling into birth. Great God, are known to thee: Abroad, at home, still I'm enclosed V\ ith thine immensity. 3 To thee the labyrinths of life In open view appear; Nor steal a whisper from my lip*- • ithout thy list'ning ear; 10 Evangelical hymns. 4 Behind I glance, and thou art there . Before me shines thy name; And 'tis thy strong, almighty hand Sustains my tender frame. p Such knowledge mocks the vain essays Of my astonish'd mind; TNor can my reason's soaring eye Its tow'ring summit find. II. S. M. Watts. God the object of all homage-. 1 A LMIGHTY Maker, God! il How wondrous is thy name! Thy glories how difFus'd abroad. Through the creation's frame! 2 Nature, in every dress, Her humble homage pays, And finds a thousand ways t' express Thine undissembled praise. «} My soul would rise and sing To her Creator too; Fain would my tongue adore my Kin^, And pay the worship due. 4 The very songs I frame, Are faithless to thy cause, And steal the honours of thy nairte*, To build their own applause. 5 Thus pride, that busy sin, Spoils all that I perform; Curs'd pride, that creeps securely i% And swells a haughty worm. Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain; This wretched heart will ne'er he tru#» Until 'tis form'd again, EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 11 -7 Let joy and worship spend The remnant of my days; And to my God, my soul ascend, In sweet perfumes of praise. 12. C. M. Watts. Divine Sovereignty. 1 TZ'EEP silence, all created things, _Ol And wait your .Maker's nod; My soul stands trembling, while she sing* The honours of her God. 2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown ,- Hang on his firm decree; He sits on no precarious throne, Nor borrows leave to be. 3 Chain'd to his throne, a Volume lies, With all the fates of men, With every angel's form and size, Drawn by th' eternal pen. 1 His providence unfolds the book, \n<1 makes his counsel shine; Ench opening leaf, and every stroke Fulfils some deep design. 5 Here lie exalts neglected worms To sceptres and a crown; And there the following page he turrit, And treads the monarch down. 6 Not Gal the reason why, Nor God the reason gives; Nor dares the favorite angel pry Between the folded leav s. "1 My God, I would not long to see My fete with curious ej • V\ I. v lines are writ for inc.. Or ' eipei 12 EVANGELICAL HYMN?. .8 In thy fair book of life and grace, O, may I find my name, Recorded in some humble place,: Beneath my Lord the Lamb I 13. L. M. Steele. The goodness of God. 1 rilHE praises of my God, my King, JL While I have life or breath to sintt Shall fill my heart, and tune my tongue/ Till heav'n improve the blissful song 1 . 2 No more in princes vainly trust, Frail sons of earth! man is but dust; With all his pride, with all his pow'r,. The helpless creature of an hour. 3 Happy the man, whose hopes divine On Israel's cov'natit God recline! Who can, with sacred transport, say,. This God is mine, my help, my stay! 4 His justice favours them who mourn Beneath the proud oppressor's scorn; The hungry poor his hand sustains, And breaks the wretched captive's chains 6 To sightless eyes, long clos'd in night, His touch restores the joys of light; And mourners rais'd confess bis care, He loves the humble and sincere. 6 If wand 'ring strangers friendless roam., Divine protection is their home: The ford relieves the widow's cares, Aad dries the weeping orphan's tears. 14, L. 31. Watts. Thoughts on God and Death. 1 rilHEHE is a God who reigns above, A Lord of the heav'n and eartji a^id i EVANGELICAL IIYM Ul I fear Lis wrath, I ask his love, And with my lips I sing hi? prake.. 2 There is a law which he has writ. To teach us all what we must da; 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 dr . Lord, I repent and seek thy fJce, For I have often broke thy law. 4 There is an hour when I must die, Nor do I know how soon 'twill come; How many younger, much, than I, Have pass'd by death to hear their do 5 Let me improve the hours I have, Befcre the day of grace is fled: There's no repentance in the gra .Nor pardon oiler *d to the dead. 15. C. 31. Giebon-.s. C^jodaiRs of God. — Jer. xxxi. 13. 1 rilHY goodness, Lord, our souls confi -1_ Thy goodness we adore; A spring, whose blessings never fail-^- A sea, without a shore! 2 Sun, moon, and stars, thy love at r In every golden my; Love draws the curtains of the night, d love brings back the day. 3 Thy bom -eason crowns, With all the bliss it yields; With joyful clusters leads the vii; V, ith s T . - tg grain the lie! \ But chiefly thy compassion. Lord- ly iri tae gospel seen; 14 EVAXGELICAL HY3IX*. There, like a sun, thy mercy shines # Without a cloud between. 5 Pardon, acceptance, peace and joy. Through Jesus' name are given; He, on the cross, was lifted high, That we might reign in heaven. 16. L. X. Medley. Loving kindness. — Jsaiah lxiii. 7. Ps. lxiii. 3. 1 A W AKEf my soul, in joyful lays, Jl\. And sing thy great Redeemers praise; He justly claims a song from me, His loving-kindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruin'd by the fall, Vet lov'd me notwithstanding M; He sav'd me from my lost estate, His loving-kindness, Ohow greatl 3 Though num'rous hos-ts of mighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose. He safely leads my soul along, His loving-kindness, O how strong! 1 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gather'd thick and thunder'd loud^ He near my soul has always stood, His loving-kindness, O how good! f> Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Jesus to depart; But though I have him oft forgot, His loving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale — Soon all my mortal powers must faii O, may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death! 7 Then let me mojint and soar away To the bright worJ4s of endless da; ■ And sing-, with rapture and surp: His loving-kindness in the skies. 17. C. M. Crude-. Greatness of God. — Isaiah xl. 12 — 15- L, IT O! heaven's tremendous, mighty K -Li (I tremble at the name!) Angels but faintly lisp his praise, Xor half his deeds proclaim. 'J. He rounded all the heav'nly orbs. He bowl'd them from his hand; They, at his pleasure, shoot along. Or at his bidding stand. ♦3 The same unbounded pow"r of God Pour'd forth the noisy deej): Whose billows lash th' affrighted strand.. Or, hush'd by him, they sleep. 1 "O, praise his- name, ye heav'nly orbs\ And sound his fame abroad; Proclaim his pow'r, thou mighty deep. And own the hand of God." o His fingers spann ? d the azure sky — Assign'd each star its place; He smooth'd for each a spacious road Through vast, unbounded space. ■j He gaug'd the yielding mounds of sand, That smoothly line the shore; And curb'd th' impetuous, lawless waves, While all enrag'd they roar. 7 Each fragment of the rugged rqck, In his just scales was weigh'd; And all the proud, aspiring hills Were in his balance tried. 3 4 0, praise his name, ye rolling worlds And E-ound hjs fame abroad: * 10 EVANGELICAL IIYM^S. Ye heirs of heav'n proclaim his pow'r. That brought you back to God." 18. L. BL Tucker. Jloliness, Justice^ and Mercy united. — Psalm lxxxv. 10. 1 /^k LOVE! beyond conception great, V-r That form'd the vast stupendous plan, Where all divine perfections meet To reconcile rebellious man! 2 There wisdom shines in fullest blaze, And justice all her rights maintains! Astonish'd angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns. 3 Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too — In Christ harmoniously they meet. He paid to justice all her due, And now he fills the mercy seat. ,4 Such are the wonders of our God, And such th' amazing depths of grace, To save from wrath's vindictive rod, The chosen sons of Adam's race. 6 With grateful songs, then let our souls Surround our gracious Father's throne: And all between the distant poles. His truth and mercy ever own. 19. C. M. Burder. Love of God. — 1 John iv. 8. I /^OME, ye that know and fear the Lord. \s' And raise your souls above; Let every heart and voice accord, To sing, that God is love. Q This precious truth his word dccls^-ve^. And all his mercies prove: EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS. 17 Jesus, the gift of gifts appears, To shew that God is love. 3 Behold his patience lengthen'd out, To these who from him rove; And calls effectual reach their hearts. To 'teach them, God is love. 4 The work begun is carried on, By pow'r from heaven above; And every step, from first to last, Proclaims, that God is love. 5 O, may we all, while here below", This best of blessings prove; Till warmer hearts, in brighter worlds, Shall shout, that God is love. 20. C. St. Steele. Praise for the blessings of Providence and Grace* Psalm exxxix. 1 A LMIGHTY Father, gracious Lord, 1\. 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 narae v . Or breathe the infant prayer. 3 Each rolling year new favours brought From thy exhaustless store; But ah! in vain my labouring thought Would count thy mercies o'er. 4 While sweet reflection, thro' my days. Thy bounteous hand would trace; 3till dear* a claim thy pru; Tie blessings of \\\y graqe, B IS jLVAAGI^LILAL li\ -5 Yes, I adore thee, gracious Lord; For favours more divine; That I have known thy sacred m ; Where ail 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. 21. C. M. Addison.. Gratitude for ,}Icrcies. 1 "IJrrHEiN oil thy mercies, O my God, ▼ ▼ My rising soiii surveys; Transported with the view I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. *2 Unnumbered comforts on rrfy head 5 Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those blessings flowM. 3t To all my weak complaints and criqs. Thy mercy lent an ear, Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learnt To form themselves in pray'r. 4 When in the slipp'ry paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe And led me up to man. 5 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 8 Through cv'ry period of my life, Thy goodness I'll adore; And after death, in distant worlds. Thy mercy sUl„l explore^ J0Y.A&GELICAL HYX33. ' \V 22; L, ML Scott. f 6W inestimable. — Psalm cxxxixs 17, IS. i rflHE glitt'ring* spangles cf the sky — JL The sands which spread Mr 1 extended These could I ni-.mber, yet, my God, (shore; I ne'er could count thy mercies o'er! * £ This curious frame — these noble pow'rSj To thy creating hand I owe; Thy providence preserves me safe, And crowns my every wish below. :* Oft in the visions of the night, My thoughts still on thy mercies rove"; And every midnight wakeful Uour, f * I trace the wonders of thy love. 4 The pleasant, unexhausted theme, Each rising morn my soul pursues-r. In fervent pray'r ascends to thee, ad still her grateful song renews, o Xor days, nor nights, nor months, nor year?. Nor centuries, would e'er suffice To sound th' unfathem'd depths of love, Or touch the heights- thy mercies rise. (5 Thy mercies, Lord, thro' endless years, ►Shall still my raptur'd powers employ'; Yet endless years will still but swell * My wonder, gratitude, and joy. 23. L. M, Steele. Providence equitable and kind. — Ps. cvii. i FTnllRO' all the various shifting scene's JL Of life's mistaken good or ill, Thy hand, O God, conducts, unseen, <.h)f cjianges by thy sov 'reign wi^ *20 EVANGELICAL fitfMNS. 1 2 Thou givest with paternal care. Howe'er unjustly we complain, To each his necessary share Of joy and sorrow, health and pain. 3 Trust we to youth, or friends, or pow'r,* Tiz we on this terrestrial ball, ""When most secure, the coming hour, If thou see fit, may blast them all. ■4 When lowest sunk with grief and shame. Fill'd with affliction's bitter cup, Lost to relations, friends and fame, Thy powerful hand can raise us up. 5- Thy gracious consolations cheer, Thy smiles suppress the deep fetch'd sigh Thy hand can dry the trickling tear That, secret, wets th' afflicted eye. 6 All things on earth, and all in heav'n_, On thy eternal will depend: And all for greater good were giv'n. And all shall in thy glory end. 7 This be my care; to all beside Indifferent let my wishes be; Passion be calm, and dumb be pride, And fix'd, O God, my soul on thee. 24. C. M. Cowper. The Mysteries of Providence. 1 f^\ OD moves in a mysterious way, \7 His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea ; And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing' skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works hi$ s>ov 'reign will, EVANGELICAL HYMNS, 21 £ Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take. The clouds ye so much dread, Are big- with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head, 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence. He hides a smiling face. a His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste But sweet will be the flow'r. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he Avill make it plain. 25. L. 31. Mysteries of Providence. 1 T" ORD, how mysterious are thy ways! _l-i How blind are we, how mean our pra^5#, -tops no mortal eyes explore; ? Tis ours to wonder and adore. I Thy purposes from creature-sight Are hid in shades of awful night; Amid the lines, with curious eye ; Not angel minds presume to pry, 3 Cireat (Jod! I do not ask to see What in futurity shall be; Let light and bliss attend my days, And then my future hours be praise.- 4 Are darkness and distress my share! Give me t<> trust thy eruardian care; Enough for rne\.if love riivine At Jencrth through everv cloud shall sbftfe^ '2'2 LVAXGELIt'AL HYMNS. 5 Yet this my soul desires to know; Be this my only wish below; "That Christ is mine!" — this great rcquesT'.. Grant, bounteous God; and I am blest, 26. L. M. Doddridge. The effects of the fall lamented. — Psalm cxix' M 7v 136-158. 1 A RISE my tenderest thoughts, arise: J\. To torrents melt my streamidg eye'sT And thou, my heart, with anguish feel. Those evils which thou canst not heal. 2' See human nature sunk in shame: See scandals pour'd on Jesus 9 name; The father wounded through the Sor& The world abus'd; the soul undone, 8 See the short course of vain delight) Closing in everlasting night; In flames that no abatement know* Though briny tears forever flow 4 My God, I feel the mournful scenefr My bowels yearn o'er dying men; And fain my pity would reclaim. And snatch the firebrands from the flame. •& But feeble my compassion proves. And can but weep where most it loves; Thy own all-saving arm employ, And turn these drops of grief to joy. 27, L. M. Doddridge. JLaiv; or, the tinner found wanting. — Dan. v. 27. 1 T> A ISE, thoughtless sinner! raise thine ey^ v XV Behold the judgment drawing nigh: - Behold the balance is displayed, Where thou must be exactly weight rvAXGEi/iCAL nv:.:.v=. 23 '2 See, in nno scale God's holy law; Mark with what force its precepts draw; Canst thou the awful test sustain? Thy works how light! thy thoughts how vajfei- -) Behold the hand of G'od appears, And writes in dreadful characters, "Tckel! thy soul is wanting- found; f'Witlk trembling hear the awful sou«?d. 1 "Let fair thy sin-bound heart embrace,; I guilty shame o'erspread thy face; "Conviction through thy conscience roll, "And deep repentance till thy soul. 5 "One -only hope can yet prevail, "Jesus for thee can turn the scale: '-Cav give the guilty conscience peace. ""And save thee by his righteousness." $ Dc, power impart; Convince each unconvinced heart; And thy salvation let them view, In justice wrought, and mercy too. 7 Believing this, they shall employ Their hearts and lips in songs of jo i 'erof wanting be afraid, When in God's holy balance wetgh'd. h. If. DoDBRinr.r. ■ -ones. — Ezek. sxxvii. 3. i "1" OOK down, O Lord, with pitying eye, in rnin lie; trophies o'er the ground, That, mighty G known) these i CM feVANGELtCAt HYMXC 3 Thy ministers are sent in vain, To prophesy upon the slain; In vain they call, in vain they cry, Till thine almighty aid is nigh. 4 But if thy spirit deign to breathe, Life spreads thro' all the realms of death: Dry bones obey thy powr'ful voice; They move — they waken — they rejoice. 5 So when thy trumpet's awful sound, Shall shake the heavens, and rend the ground,, Dead saints shall from their tomhs arise, And spring to life beyond the skies. 29. L. 31. Watts. True Pcnif€7:cc. 1 ^HOW pity. Lord! O Lord forgive! ►3 let a repenting rebel live: Are not thy mercies large and free? May not a sinner trust in thee? 2 My crimes are great, but can't surpass The power and glory of thy grace; Great God, thy nature hath no bound,, So let thy pardoning love be found. 3 O, wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean; Here, on my heart, the burden li< And past offences pain mine eyes. 1 31y lips, with shame, my sins confess, A gainst thy law, against thy grace: Lord, should thy judgments grow severe. - I am eondemn'd, but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, I must pronounce the just, in death; And if my soul were sent to bell Thy righteous law approves it well. B\ ANGELICAL HYMNS. £5 "6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round thy wordl ; "Would light on some sweet promise there, Some sure support against despair. 80. L. M. Fawcett. "What mvst I do to be saved?" — Acts xvi. 30. 1 "VJC7"ITH melting heart and weeping eyes: n 31y guilty soul for mercy cries; What shall I do, or whither flee, To 'scape the vengeance due to me? 2 Till now, I saw no danger nigh; I liv'd at ease, nor fear'd to die; Wrapt up in self-deceit and pride, "I shall have peace at last,'* 1 cried, 3- But when, great God! thy light divine Had shone on this dark soul of mine, Then I beheld, with trembling awe, The terrors of thy holy law. 4 How dreadful now my guilt appears, In childhood, youth, and growing y. ore thy pure discerning eye, Lord, what a hlthy wretch arn l! ■uld vengeance still my soul pursue, Death and destruction are my due; mercy can rny guilt forgive, bid a dying sinner live. v sacred word proclaim Ivation free in Jesus" name? bim I look, and humbly cry, ' tare a wretch condemn'd to die?' 5 31. L. M. I have see hit way and will heal him. — Ts. Ivii. 18. £6- EVANGELICAL IIY3IN?; And oTrn before Jehovah's throne, The guilt and folly of my ways. '2 My heart, my lips, my life defil'd, A daring rebel I have been; A traitor to th' eternal God, A foe to graee, a friend to sin. •8 Alas! for I'm a wretch undone! The Lord Jehovah marks my way; Sure quick destruction is my doom, My numerous sins he'll now repay. 4 "I've seen his ways," the Lord declares, "And tho' I frown, I'll heal his soul; "Then he shall know that mercy spares, ••And sweetly all his sins control. 5 "I will have mercy," saith the Lord; • "And whom I choose I will set free';' "I'll ^ave the vilest of my foes," — And then he thought on sinful me. Incarnate God! what wond'rous love! How rich thy mercy, how divine! How free the great salvation flows, To cleanse such leprous souls as mine. 32. L. M. Human righteousness insufficient to justify. — Mic. vi. 6— 8. -\MT HEREWITH, O Lord, shall I draw nearV TV Or bow myself before thy face! How in thy purer eyes appear? What shall I bring to gain thy graced 2 Will gifts delight the T ord most high'! Will multiplied oblations please.' Thousands of rams his favour buy, Or slaughterd hecatombs appease? Evangelical hymns. _' te assuage the wrath of God.) Can these wash out my guilty stair*? River* of oil, cr seas of blood, Alas! they all must flow in vain, 4 -Guilty I stand before thy face; 3Iy sole desert is hell and wrath) a Twere just the sentence should take placjf^ But Oh, I plead my Saviour's death! 5 I plead the merits of thy Son, Who died fcr sinners en the tree; I plead his righteousness alone, Oh, put the spotless robe on me. 33. C. M, Brown. Works vain tu to merit. — Alic. vl. 6-*-8. JL TTOW shall I come before the Len JlJL And bow before his throne: Or how procure his kind regard? Or for my guilt atone? 2 Shall altars flame, and victims bleed, And spicy fumes ascend] * Will these my earnest wish succeed, And make my God my friend? 3 Should thousand rams in flames expire, Would these his favour buy? Or oil, that should, fur holy fire, Ten thousand streams supply? -i With trembling hands, and bleeding fa Should T my offspring slay; "'" V\ , aid this a cheerful hope impart. Or purge my guilt away ! 3 A!.! no, my soul, 'twere fruitless all. Such victims bleed! in vain; 23 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 6 None but a dying" Saviour's blood. Can all my guilt remove; This plead, my soul, before thy God,. And sing redeeming love. 34. L. M. Scott.. Balm of Gilead. — Jer. viii. 22. 1 X^TTHY droops my soul with grief opprestl V T Why these wild tumults in my breast I Is there no balm to heal my wound? No kind physician to be found! 2 Lo! in the gospel's faithful lines,. Jehovah's boundless mercy shines, There, drest in love, the Saviour stands, With bleeding heart and wounded hands^ o Raise to the cross thy weeping eyes-; Behold the prince of glory dies; He dies, extended on the tree, Thence sheds a sovereign balm for thee 4 My Saviour, at thy feet ? lie, Here to receive a cure or die! But grace forbids that painful fear; Infinite grace, which triumphs here/. 5 Great God extract the puison'd dart^ Bind up and heal my I cart; With blooming health my face adorn,. And change my gloomy night to morn. :35. P. 31. Ockum. Erccj)t a man be born again. — John iii. 8 1 A WAK'D by Sinai's awful souud, J\ My soul in bonds of guilt I found, \nd knew not whore to go; O'erwhelm'd with sin. with anguish slain,.' •The sinner must be born again," Qr sink to endless wo. .EVANGELICAL HY3IXS. Amaz'd I stood, but could not tell Which way to skull the gates of hell, For death and heii drew near; I strove indeed, but strove in vain 1 "The sinner must be oorn again/* Still sounded in mine ear. When to the law I trembling- fled,- It pwur'd its curses on my head; I no relief could find. This fearful truth increased my pain;, "The sinner must be bom again," O'erwhelm'd my tortur'd mind. Again did Sinai's thunders roll, And guilt lay heavy on my soul, A vast unwieldy load; Alas! I read and saw it plain, :, Tl, shepherds, where the Infant lies* "And see his humble throne; "W\th tears of joy in ail y^ur eyes, rds, kiss the son/'' 5 Thus Gabriel sang — and straight around I he hcaf'uly armies throng: They time their harps to lofty sou . nd tuns conclude — 6 "Glory to God, who reigns al "Lei peace surrc Mortals shall / s l ve, Lh.eir Redeemei 46. U. 1 fT A R K! — t e 38 EVANGELICAL IIYM Peace on earth, and mercy mild. God and sinners reconcil'd." 2 -Mild , he lays his glory by; Born, that man no mure may die: Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies. 3 "Glory to the new-born King" — Let us all the anthem sing — "Peace on earth and mercy mild, . God and sinners reconcil'd." Repeat. 47. P. M. Hi Star in the East. 1 "EjT ML, thou blest morn, when the great JT73_ Mediator the regions of glory descend; Shi p] erdfc, go visit the babe in the manger, | Lo: for his guard the bright angels attend. C RORU8. JBrigltiest and best nf the sons ojf the morning, JDcwnon our darkness and lend lis thine aid; Star in the East, the horizon adorning', Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold was his cradle, the dew-drops were uing; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him iu slumbers reclining, Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. Bright est and test. cVc. J B Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odours from Edom, and . Lvine? Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the- ocean, EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 39 ->Iyrrh from the forest and gold from the mine? Brightest and best, <£•£. Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly, with gifts, would his favour secure; Tlicher, by far, is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Brightest and best, 6,-c. 4-. L. _M. Medley. Christ the Root aid Offspring of David. — Rev, xxii. 16. 1 A LL hail, thou great Immanuel! J\. Thy love, thy glory, who can tell? Angels, and all the heav'nly host, Are in the boundless prospect lost. 2 Among a thousand forms of love, In which he shines and smiles above, This with peculiar joy we view, He's David's root and offspring too. 3 There Jesus, in the glorious plan. Shines, the great God, the wond'rous manl As God, the root of all our bliss, As man, the branch of righteousness. 4 All hail, thou dear redeeming Lord! All hail, thou co-essential word! All hail, thou root and branch divine! All hail, and be the glory thine! 49. L. M. Watts. God tJir Son equal with the Father. 1 T>RTGTTT King of glory, dreadful God' .13 Our spirits bow before thy feet; To thee we lift an humble thoaght, \nd worship at thine awful I 40 EVANGELICAL IH^IX?. 2 A thousand seraphs, strong" and bright, Bland round the glorious Deity; But who amongst the sons of light. Pretends comparison with thee! 3 Yet tnere is one of human frame, Jesus arrayd in ilesh and blood, Thinks it no robbery to claim V full equality with God. 4 Their glory shines with equal beams, Their essence is forever one, Tho' they are known by diff'jent names. The Father God, and God the Son. 5 Then let the nar^.e of Christ our King With equal honors be ador'd; His praise let ev'ry angel sing, And all the nations own the Lord. 50. L. 31. Watts. The Deity and humanity of Christ. — John i. I, : , 18, ard Col. 1. 16, and Rph. iii. 9, 10. I"7\ RE 1 1 e blue heav'ns were stretcl/d abroad, -i From everlasting was the word! With Cod he was; the word was Gcd, And must divinely be ador'd. 2 By his own pow*r were all things made^. By him supported all things stand; He is the whole creation's head, And angels fly at his command. 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, Re led the host of morning stars; (His generation who can tell, Or count the number of his years]) 4 But (o! he leaves those heavenly forms, Ta.e Word descends, and dwells in ciay. averse bold with wc I :.ow full of gnce) .. thro* his eve- ead sitone* Lsrels leave their high abode, . . ■ I el! 51. L. M. G:.' « me. — and on Olive's brow, : m'd that lately thorn r i -i._ I — m the garden ■ B a i ium prays alone. — 1 fix m all remoT ? d, T.acuei wrestles 'lone, with ft - . - E'en the discip: .or'd ! - • . man of soi I - — I sweetly * ,~c<. . UP. M. O divine, wl - 42 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Th' incarnate God for me hath died, The Lord, my love, was crucified. 2 Sinners, behold, as ye pass by, The bleeding Prince of life and peaces Come sinners, see your Saviour die, And say, was ever grief like his] Come, feel with me his blood apply'd. The Lord, my love, was crucified: 3 Is crucified for you and me, To bring us, rebels, back to God; Salvation now for us is free; His church is purchas'd with his blood; Pardon and life flow from his side; The Lord, my love is crucified. 4 Then let us sit beneath his cross, And gla lly catch the healing stream; All things for him account but dross, And give up all our hearts to him; Of nothing speak, or think beside, The Lord, my love was crucified. 53. C. M. Stennett. 1 1 R7"ONDER — amazing sight — I see -£. Tli' incarnate Son of God, Expiring on th' accursed tree, And welt'ring in his blood. 2 Behold the purple torrent run Down from his hands and head: The crimson tide puts out the sun; His groans awake the dead. 3 The trembling earth, the darken'd sky, Proclaim the truth aloud; And with th' amaz'd centurion, err, "This is the Son of God, ,; EVANGELICAL IIYVXS. 43 1 So great; so vast a sacrifice May well my ;iope revive; If Go on thus i-leeds and dies%- The sinner sure may live. 54. 8, 7, 4. F. // is finished. — John xix. SO. 1 TTTAI1K! the voice of love and mere}* -H-JL Bounds aloud ary; the rocAS asunder — es t:..e earth a'id veils the sky< d!" Hear the Saviour — dying — cry. ed! — Oh, what pleasure Do these precious words afford! Heav'nly blessings without measure. Flow to us from Christ the Lord; It is finish^!— its, the dying words record. : — ail the types and shadows Of t.iC ceremonial law; tisb'd — all that God bath promis'd; i and hell no more shall awe; 5nish'd£- Saints, from hence your comforts draw; 1 'I nno your harps anew, ye seraphs, — Join to sing the pleasing theme; arth. and all in heaven, is name: ;ielujah! Glory to the bleeding Lamb! 56, L. m. Watts. Dyi - 1 TT_TF dies! — tl e Friend ol iiesd X 3 44 EVANGELICAL HYMXS. A solemn darkness veils the skies! A sudden trembling shakes the grounds 2 Come, saints and drop a tear or t\vo, For him who groan'd beneath your loa He shed a thousand drops for you — A thousand drops of richer blood. 3 Here's love and grief beyond degrec-*- The Lord of glory dies for men! But lo! what sudden joys we see! Jesus, the dead — revives again! 4 The rising God forsakes the tomb! Up to his Father's court he flies! Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies^! 5 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell How high cur great Deliv'rer reigns; Sing, how he spoil 'd the hosts of hell, And lead the tyrant, death — in chains.. Say, "Live forever glorious King, "Born to redeem, and strong to save!'" Then ask — "O death, where is thy sting. 1 And where thy victory, boasting grave ' 56. 7s. Collyer. 1 PTTVO the cross where Jesus dies, JL Where my Lord resigns his breath:. Where airlictiou veils his e/es, Swimming in the tears of deatli; Thither bringing all my guilt, From avenging wrath I flee. To the blood of sprinkling spilt — Spilt to set the sinner free. 2 'Mid convulsive agonie9, i y c?.ce his quivering lips imparl; *' -Pardon seaiM by broken Ng> EVANGELICAL IIYMXS, 45 Issuing from a bursting heart; Let n:e feel this healing power, Let this harden'd heart of stone ?rlelt beneath the purple shower, . From his body trickling down. On those temples, crown'd with thorns^ Suff'ring majesty appears; Love that dying face adorns, Stain'd with blood and soil'd with tears: Pierce the shadows of the heart, With the lightening of that eye; ♦Smiles of peace to me impart, * me feel, or I must die! 57. P. 31. Crucifixion. SAW ye my Saviour, saw ye my Saviour, ye my Saviour and God? He died on Calvery, to atone for you and me, And to purchase our pardon with blood. He was extended, he was extended, Shamefully nail'd to the cross; He bow'd his head and died: thus my Lord was crucified, To atone for a world that was lost. Jesus hung bleeding, Jesus hung bleeding, "\ hree dreadful hours in pain, The sun refused to shine, when the Majesty Divine, Was derided, insulted, and slain. Darkness prevailed, darkness prevailed, Darkness prevail'd o'er the land; The Bolid n»cks were rent, and ail nature di4 W lieu the Jews crucified tfee God M 4t> EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 5 When it was it was iinish'd, \i fj tl e atonement was mai He was taken by the great, and embalm*^ in spices sweet, And was in a new sepulchre laid. 6 Hail, mighty .saviour! hail, mighty Saviour aithor and Prince of all Peace! He burst the bars of death, and triumphan from the earth He ascended to mansions of bliss. 7 There interceding, there interceding, i leauing that sinners might live; Sayii.g, "Father, I have died, here beholc my hands and side, To redeem them, I pray thee forgive.* ' 8 "I will forgive them, I will forgive them, V. hen ti.ey repent and believe; Let them now return to thee, and be recon cil'd to me, And salvation they all shall receive.'' 58. ?s. Gibbons. Resurrection. 1 A NGELS! roll the rock away! jljL Death! yield up the mighty prey; See! he rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom ^ 2 'Tis the Saviour! angels, raise fame's eternal trump of praise! Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes! Now to glory see him rise, In long triumph, up the sky— Vj) to waiting worlds on high.. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4 4 Praise him, all ye heavenly choirs! Praise, and sweep your golden lyres! Shout, earth, in rapt'rous song! Let the strains be sweet and strong! 59. C. If, The Lord is risen indeed. — Luke xxiv. 34. 1 T>i^HOLD my Saviour and my King! JO From death's dominion freed; Break out my voice and joyful sing, "The Lord is risen indeed!" 2 He spoil'd the power of sin and hell; And though he once did bleed, Now, O my soul! exulting tell, "The Lord is risen indeed!" 3 For men, thro' sin, condemn'd to die, Tn heav'n he lives to plead: Then raise your songs of triumph high, " The Lord is risen indeed!" 4 Trust him, my soul, nor doubt his grace, For thee he'll intercede, \ii.l siijo- to his exalted praise^ "The Lord is risen indeed!" 60. C. M. COLLYER. Luke xxiv. 90, 51. 1 TT is the voice of love divine, X That strikes the list'ning ear, That soothes his mourning follower's grief, And wipes the falling terr: J "Because I leave this world" — he cries. :r weeping eyes o'erflow; But tho' I seek my native skies, My heart remains below." 3 "My Spirit shall descend, and rest Upon each faithful head ; 48 EVANGELICAL -imiNS;. Till I, your Lord-, return to call My servants from the dead." 4 He said — and lifting up his hands, Pronounced his parting prayer; When lo, a bright descending cloud Convey'd him thro' the air. 5 With solemn awe his followers vievAl The splendor of the scene, While the unfolding gates of light ReceivM the Saviour in. G. Burning with holy zeal, they spread, Thro' distant lands, his word; And we, like them, with faith and joy Expect our risen Lord. 61. L. M. Steele. I.itcrcessor. — Heb. vii. 25. 1 TLIK lives, the great Redeemer lives; JOL What joy the bless'd assurance give** And now before his Father God, Pleads the full merits of his blood. • 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, And justice, arm'd with frowns, appears; But in the -Saviour's lovely face, Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace. 3 Hence, then, ye black despairing thoughts! Above our fears, above our faults, His pow'rlul intercessions rise, And guilt recedes, and terror dies. 4 In every dark, distressful hour, When sin and satan join their pow*r; Let tliis dear hope repel the dart, That Jeslis bears us on his heart. 5 Great \dvocate, Almighty Friend! On him our humble hopes depend! EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4£ Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads and must prevail. 62. C. M. Duncan. Coronation. — Cant. iii. 11. 1 A LL hail the power of Jesus' name! jl\. Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown him — Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God,- Who from his a' tar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him — Lord of all. 3 Crown him, ye heirs of David's line. Whom David, Lord did call; The God incarnate! Man Divine! And crown him — Lord of all. 4 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransom'd from the fall, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him — Lord of ail. * Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your trophies at his feet,. And crown him — Lord of all. Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him — Lord of all. 63. 7s. Montgomery. Rev. xiv. 2, 8. 1 TTARK! the song of Jubilee, -1-JL Loud as mighty thunders ro^n , C*r the fulness of the sea, t p it breaks upon the .fhoro— 50 EVANGELICAL 11131X3. ]Iallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent shall reign; Hallelujah! let the word Echo round the earth and main. fc i Hallelujah! hark! the sound, From the depth unto the skies, Wakes above, beneath, around, All creation's harmonies: — See Jehovah's banner fuii'd, Sheath 'd his sword: he speaks: 'tis done And the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of his Son. «3 He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway: He shall reign, when like a scroll, Yonder heav'ns have pass'd away: — Then the end; — beneath his rod, 3iarrs last enemy shall fall; Hallelujah! Christ in God, God in Christ, is all in alU 64. L. M. Needham. Messiah. — Gen. xlix. 10. Dan. ix. 26. Hag. ii. 9. I LORY to God, who reigns above, 1 /^ILO] 'ho dwells in light, whose name is love : Ye saints and angels, if ye can, Declare the love of God to man! 2 Q, what can more his love commend, Than his dear only Son to send? That man, condemned to die, might live* And God be glorious to forgive! 3 We see the prophecies fulfill'd In Jesus, that most wond'rous child: His birth, his life, his death, combine *!£g. prove his character d.ivyie. EVANGELICAL HY: [ 51 ± Jesus, thy gospel firmly stands, A blessing to these favour'd lands; Xo infidel shall be our dread, Since thou art risen from the dead,. 65. C. M. Newton. Atonement and Scuictification. GOD'S sovereign grace has found the mea^, Which shall effectual prove, To cleanse us from our countless sins, And teach our hearts to love. 2 Jesus for us a ransom paid, And died that we might live; His blood a full atonement made, And cried aloud, forgive. 3 Yet one thing more must grace provide, To bring us home to God; Or we shall slight the Lord who died, And trample on his blood. r. 4 The Holy Spirit must reveal The Saviour's work and worth: Then the hard heart begins to feel A new and heav'nly birth. 5 Thus bought with blood, and boj;n again^ Rede em 'd and sav'd by grace; Rebels, in God's own house, obtain A son's and daughter's place. 66. C. 3L Complete Sahaiion. — Psalm xxxv. 3. 1 ^JALYATION thru' my dying God ' ►3 Is fiuish'd and complete* He paid whate'er his people ow'd, And cancell'd all their debt. f Salvation! O melodious sound To wretched, dying inerr! 52 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Salvation that from God proceeds, And leads to God again. 3 Salvation now shall be my stay; "A sinner sav'd," I'll cry; Then gladly quit this mortal clay, For better joys on high. 4 Salvation to sweet harps of gold, My raptur'd soul shall sing, And strike, while endless ages roll, The ever tuneful string. 67. 8s. God is my Salvation. — Jonah ii. 9„ 1 CJALVATION, how precious the sound, ►3 To sinners who see themselves lost; To Jesus their praises redound, In Jesus they triumph and boast, 2 Salvation is finish'd and done, Salvation is sov'reign and freej Salvation by God's equal Son, My joy and rejoicing shall be, 3 Salvation is only of God, To him all the praises are due; Ye saints, spread his honours abroad. Who finish'd salvation for you. 4 Soon si aU we behold him above, Forever to sound his dear name; To sing ti»e sweet song of his love, Salvation to God and the Lamb. 68. P. M. Godwin. Christ Crucified. — John xix. 30. 1. TS this* my Jesus, this my God, A Whose body, ail o'er stain'd with bloofi.. Hangs ou th' accur.ed tree; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 53 Who bows his head oppress'd with pain; But 'midst it all doth not complain? Yes, O my soul, 'tis he! 2 Is this my Saviour, this my Lord, Whose feet and hands with nails are bor'd, And fasten'd to the tree; Whose sacred head with thorns is crown'd. Whose pierced side receives the wound i Yes, O my soul, 'tis he! 3 Is this my bleeding sacrifice, Who bows his head, and calmly dies, High lifted on the tree; Unknown by Gentiles, scoff 'd by Jews, Whom almost all mankind refuse? Yes, O my soul, 'tis he! 4 And shall rny soul again forget His love so free, immensely great* Oh! — never let it be! But let. me always see the Lamb, And truly praise his gracious name To all eternity! 69. 8, 7. Robinson. Sitting at Jcsvs'' feet. 1 ^JWEET the moments, rich in blessing. ^ Which before the cross! spend; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend: Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears his feet 111 bathe: Constant still in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. 2 Truly blessed is this station — Low before his cross I'll lie, While T see divine compassion Floating in his languid ej & t u4 EVANGELICAL nTM^Sj Here I'll sit — forever viewing" Mercy streaming in his blood: Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with Gocf. 70, C. M. Cowper. The fountain of ChrisCs Blood. — 1 John i. ?* 1 fTlHERE is a fountain fill'd with blood 7 JL Drawn from Emmanuers veins? And sinners washed in that flood, Los all their guilty stains. 2 The Hying thief rejoic'd to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, as vile as he r Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blooci Shall never lose its pow'r, Till ail the ransom 'd church of God Be sav'd to sin no more. 4- E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme* And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy pow'r to save; When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue^ Lies silent in the grave. 6 "Forever his dear sacred name Shall dwell upon my tongue. And Jesus and salvation be The close of ev'ry song." 71. C. 31. Newton. Faith-s Review and Expectation. MAZING grace! (how sweet the soundj "hat sav'd a wretch like me! *A*£ EVANGELICAL BYXR8. 01* I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears rcliev'd; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd! 3 Thro ? many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace that brought me safe thus fas-. And grace will lead mo home. 4 The Lord has promis'd good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fair And mortal life shall cease; I -shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. 6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,. The sun forbear to shine; But God who caliM me here below, Will be forever mine. 72. L. M. B , Friend of Sinners. — Luke vii. 31, 1 T ESUS, th' incarnate God of love, CF Rules all the shining worlds above; And tho' his name the heav ns transcend Yet he is still the tinner's fru ml. 2 Before the rolling skies were made > Or nature's deep foundations laid, He saw our fall, and did intend To shew himself the sinner's friend, hold, the condescending UO EVANGELICAL HYHT9S. To our mean world see him descend, And groan and die the sinner's friend 4 When the appointed hour was come. He burst the barriers of the tomb; Then to the skies he did ascend, W here still he lives the sinner's friend 5 1 e mourning' souls, to Jesus come — Cast off despair, there yet is room; To his dear hands your cause commend, Who only is the sinner's friend. 73. L. M. Newton. Is this thy kindness to thy friend? — 2 Sam. xvi. 17. 1 XJOOR, weak, and worthless though I am, A I have a rich almighty friend; Jesus, the "aviour, is his name; He freely loves, and without end. 2 He ransom'd me from hell with blood, And by his power my foes controlled; He found me, wand'ring far from God, And brought me to his chosen fold. 5 He cheers my heart, my wants supplies, And says that T shall shortly be Enthron'd with him above the skies; Kj, what a friend is Christ to me! 4 But ah! my inmost spirit mourns, And well my eyes with tears may swim, To think of my perverse returns; I've been a faithless friend to him. 7> Often my gracious friend I grieve, Neglect, distrust, and disobey; And often Hatarrs lies believe, Sooner than what my friend can s .£ He bids me always freely come, And promises whate'er I ask; EVANGELTCAL HYMNS. O i But I am straitened, cold and dumb. And count my privilege a task. 7 Before the world, that hates his cause, My treach'rous heart has throbb'd with shame, Loth to forego the world's applause, I hardly dare avow his name. S Sure, were not I most vile and base, I could not thus my friend requite; And were not he the God of grace. He'd frown and spurn me from his sight. 74. 7s. C. Wesley. Refuge from the storm. — Deut. xxxii. 27. 1 TESUS, lover of my soul, Cr Let me to thy bosom fly; While the billows near me roll. While the tempest still is high! Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on thee. Leave, ah! leave me not alone — Still support and comfort me! All my trust on thee is stay'd: All my help from thee I brings Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all T want; Boundless love in thee I find; 6 the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick and lead the blini. it and holy is thy na; 1 am all unrighteousness; 8*8' EVANGELICAL HYMNS, Tile and full of sin I am — Thou art full of truth and grace, i Plenteous grace with thee is found-— Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Let me feel them flow within. Thou of life the fountain art; Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart-—? Rise to all eternity! 75. 11&. Bennett. -I&ad me to the Rock that is higher than ¥. Psalm lxi. 2. C^ONVINC'D as a sinner, to Jesus I come, I Inform'd by the gospel for such there i§ room; O'erwhelmed with sorrow for sin will I cry, Lead me to the rock that is higher than l! 2 When tempted by satan my Saviour to leave, Who sets forth religion as meant to deceive, I'll claim my relation to Jesus on high — The rock of salvation that's higher than I! 3 When God from my soul shall his presence remove, To try by his absence the strength of my love? I'll rest on the promise of Jesus, and try The force of that rock which is higher than i! 4 When sorely afflicted, and ready to faint, Before my Redeemer I'll spread my complain tr 'Midst storms and distresses my soul shall rely- On Jesus, the rock that is higher than P. 5 When weak and encompass'd with number 5 less foes, .Attempting my happiness here to oppose- EVANGELICAL HY^rVS. tW I'll look to the Saviour of sinners, and cry, Lead me to the rock that is higher than l! 6 When I my poor feelings with others com pare*. And learn from reflection what mercies I share! My backsliding heart is constrained to reply. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I! ? When judgments, O Lord, are abroad in th* land, And merited vengeance descends from thy handi O'erwhelm'd with the sight, for protection VQ fly And hide in the rock that is higher than II 8 When summon'd by death before God to ap*. pear, t Thy free grace supporting, I'll yield without fear! ?.lost gladly I'll venture with Jesus on high, To enter the rock that is higher than I! 9 'Tis there, with the chosen of Jesus, I long; To dwell, and eternally join in the song Of praising and blessing, with angels on highj Christ Jesus, the rock that is higher than I' *• 76. lis. Kennedy, Precious Promises. — Tsa. xli. 10. 2 Peter i. 4. HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your hope in his excellent word r . What more can he say, than to you he hath said * You, who unto Tesus for refuge have fled. 2 In ev'ry condition, in sickness, in healthy In poverty's vale, or abounding in wealth; At bome and abroad, on the land, on the sea; As thy days may demand; shall thy sticn-lh ev- er be, * 60 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 3 cc Fcar not, I am with thee, O be not dismay *d , I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 4 When thro' the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 5 When thro' fiery trials thy path-way shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee — I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. C E'en down to old age, allcny people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne. 7 The soul that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose, I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes; That soul, tho' all hell should endeavor to shake^ I'll never, no never, no never forsake." 77. L. M. E . Treasure. — Prov. xxi. 20. 1 TESUS is all I wish or want; *J For him I pray, I thirst, I f>ant^, Let others after earth aspire; Christ is the treasure I desire. 2 Possess'd of him, I wish no more; He is an all sufficient store; To praise him all my pow'rs conspire; Christ is the treasure ) desire. 3 If he his smiling face but l i. * lit take me to thee as I am; ' ing but sin I thee can gi\c f Mng but Igvc shall I receive. 6 Then will I tell to sinners round, ; aviour I have fuuud; I'll point to thy redeeming 11 Aad say, "Behold the way to Qjfil EVANGELICAL HYH3& 79. L. M. The Good old Way.—Jer. vi. 1(5. 1 TN&UIRING souls, who long to fnicl Jl l/ardon of sin and peace of mind. Attend the voice of God to-day, Who bids you seek the good old way. 2 The righteousness, th' atoning blood Of Jesus, is the way to God; O, may you then no longer stay, But walk in Christ, the good old way. 3 The prophets, and apostles too, Pursu'd this path while here below; Then let not fear your soul dismay, But come to Christ, the good old way. 4 With cautious zeal and holy care, In this dear way I'll persevere; Nor doubt to meet, another day, Where Jesus is, the good old way. 80. L. M. Gregg. Not ashamed of Christ. — Mark viii. 38. 1 TESUS! and shall it ever be, *3 A mortal man ashamed of thee! Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days. 2 Asham'd of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine, O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon, 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, Bright morning star! bid darkness flee 4 Asham'd of Jesus! that dear friend, On whom my hopes of heaven depend! EVANGELICAL HYMN'S. #3 No! when I blush, be this my shame. That I no more revere his name. 5 Asham'd of Jesus! Yes, I may, When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave^ No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 ? Till then — nor is my boastiDg vain— "Till then I boast a Saviour slain J And O, may this my glory be, That Christ is not asham'd of me. 81. C II; Fellows. ffot ashamed of Jesus. — Rom. i. 16. 2 Tim. i. 12- 1 T^EAR Lord, and will thy pard'ning love JLr Embrace a wretch so vile? Wilt thou my load of guilt remove, And bless me with thy smile? 2 Hast thou the cross for me eudur'd. And suffered all my shame? And shall I be asham'd, O Lord, To own thy precious name! 3 No, Lord, I'm not asham'd of thee. Nor of thy cause on earth! O do not be asham'd of me, When I resign my breath. 4 Be thou my shield, be thou my sun; O guide me all my days; And let my feet with joy run on In thy delightful ways. 82, C. M. Watts. Holy fortitude. — 1 Cor. xvi. IS 1 AM la soldier of the cross, x\. A follower of the Lamb? ■\nd bha.ll I fear to own his causa Or Musfa to speak Uis JianH: *> t>4 EVANGELICAL HYX2C& 2 Must I be carried to the skies, On flow'ry beds of ease; While others fought to win the prize, And saiPd through bloody seas! 3 Are there no foes for me to face; Must I not stem the flood! Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer though they die: They see the triumpn from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise. And all thine armies shine In robes of vict'ry through the skies. The glory shall be thine. 83. 8, 7, 4. Robinson Guide. — Psalm xlviii. 14. 1 ^i UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah ^JT Pilgrim thro' this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty — Hold me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Feed me 'till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow. Let the fiery cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey thro'; Strorg deliv'rer! Be tfeou st^J my strength and shield EVANGELICAL HTHNS. 65 3 Feed me with the. heavenly manna? In this barren wilderness; Be my sword, and shield, and banner — Be my robe of righteousness; Fight and conquer All my foes by sov'reign grace. 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan. Bid my anxious fears subside; Foe to death and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises 1 will ever give to thee. -J. 8s. Maxwell. Riches of Cfuist, — Eph. iii. 8, 1 TTTOW shall I my Saviour set forth! IJL How shall I his beauties declare] O how shall I speak of his worth, Or what his chief dignities are! 2 His angels can never express, Nor saints who sit nearest his throne, How rich are his treasures of grace; O no! 'tis a myst'ry unknown. 3 In him all the fulness of God Forever transcendently shines; The Father's anointed he stood To finish his glorious designs. 4 Tho' once he was nail'd to the cross, \ ile rebels like ine to set free, His glory sustained no loss; Eternal his kingdom shall be. 5 O sinners, believe and adore The Saviour so rich to redeemt No creature can c\n- ex The treasures of goodmtw in him £ 66 EVANGELICAL RTKl I 6 He riches has ever in store; And treasures that never can waste; Here's pardon— here's grace, yea, and more, Here's glory eternal at last. 85. L. M. Watts. The wonderful hve of Christ. 1 /^OME, let me love, or is my mind V^' Harden'd to stone, or froze to icel I see the blessed fair one bend, And stoop to embrace me from the skies. 2 Oh! 'tis a thought would melt a rock, And make a heart of iron move, That those sweet lips, that heav'nly look ? Should seek and wish a mortal love! 3 I was a traitor doom'd to fire, Bound to sustain eternal pains; He flew on wings of strong desire, Assum'd my guilt, and took my chains 4 Infinite grace! almighty charms! Stand in amaze, ye rolling skies! Jesus the God extends his arms, Hangs on a cross of love ajid dies, 5 Did pity ever stoop so low, Dress'd in divinity and blood] Was ever rebel courted so, In groans of an expiring God? C Again he lives, and spreads his hands, Hands that were nail'd to torturing smart: "By these dear wounds," saith he; and stands. And prays to clasp me to his heart. 7 Sure I must love; or are my ears Still deaf, nor will my passions move; Lord! melt this stubborn heart to tears: This heart shall yield to death or love F.V ANGELICAL HYMXs. 67 86. 8s. Swain. Redeeming Love. — Zech. xii. 10. John xix. 37, 1 XITHEN on my beloved I gaze, T ▼ So dazzling his beauties appear; His charms so transcendentiy blaze, . The sight is too melting to bear! 2 When from my own vileness I turn To Jesus, expos'd on tlje tree, With shame and with wonder I burn, To think what he siUi'er'd for me. 3 My sins, U how black they appear, When in that dear bosom they meet! Those sins were the nails and the spear* That wounded his hands and his feet, 4 'Twas justice that wreath'd for his head The thorns that encircled it round; Thy temples, Immanuel, bled, That mine might with glory be crown'd; 5 The wonderful love of his heart, Where he has recorded my name, On earth can be known but in part — Heav'n only can bear the full tiame. In rivers of scrrow it flow'd, And lluw'd in those rivers for me: .My sins are all dround in his blood: -My soul is botii happy and free. 91 . I. Francis. to Christ. 1 ■jl/IY gracious Redeemer I love, ItA Hi aloud I'll proclaim, And join with the armies abo\ e To shout ins adorable name: ai his glories divine, Shall be my eternal employ— 68 EVANGELICAL &YMNS To see them incessantly shine, My boundless, ineffable joy. 2 He freely redeem'd with his blood. My soul from the confines of hell, To live on the smiles of my God, And in his sweet presence to dwell; To shine with the angels in light, With saints and with seraphs to sinj,. To view with eternal delight, — My Jesus, my Saviour, my King. 3 Ye palaces, sceptres, and crowns, Your pride with disdain 1 survey; Your pomps are hut shadows and sounds; And pass in a moment away: The crown that my Saviour bestows, Yon permanent sun shall "outshine; My joy everlastingly flows — My God, my Redeemer is mine. 88. C. 31. Steele. Praise to the Redeemer. — 1 Pet. in. 1:- 1 FTlO our Redeemer's glorious name JL Awake the sacred sorig! O, may his love, (immortal tlaine.) Tune every heart and tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can rep^h What mortal tongue display! Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. •} He left his radiant throne on high — Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die! Was ever love like this] 4 He took the dying traitor's place, And suflfer'd in his steady EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 69 For man, (O miracle of grace!) For man the Saviour bled! 5 Dear Lord, what heav'nly wonders dwell In thy atoning blood! By this are sinners snatclrd from hell. And rebels brought to God. 6 O, may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue; Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song. 89. C. Wi. Steele. Seunouri — John iv. 42. 1 PXlHE Saviour! O, what endless chanty JL Dwell in ti,e blissful sound! Its inruei.ee every fear disarms, And spreads sweet comfort round. 2 Here pardon, life, and joys divine In rich eiiusion flow, For guilty rebels lost in sin, And doom'd to endless woe. 3 Th almighty former of the skies Stoopd to our vile abude; lie angeis view'd, frith wondering eye* And haiiU th' incarnate God. 4 O, the rich depths of love divine, Of bliss a boundless store! Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine. iur more. 3 ( ) ,c my hope relies, • ath thy erubs [ fall; ra) sacrifr 70 EVANGELICAL HYMXS. 90. I . M. Medley. Him.— Acts v. 81. 1 TOIX, all who love the Saviour's name *J To sing his everlasting fame; Great God, prepare each heart and voice,' In Him forever to rejoice. 2 Of Him what wond'rous things are told! In Him what glories 1 behold! For Him T gladly all things leave; To Him, my soul, forever cleave! 3 In Him my treasure's all contain'd, By Him my feeble soul's sustain'd; From Him what favors I receive; Through Him I shall forever live i With Him I daily love to walk, Of Him my soul delights to talk, On Him I cast my every care; Like Him one day I shall appear. 5 Bless Him } my soul, from day to dsrj \ Trust Him to lead thee ou thy way; Give Him thy poor, weak, sinful heart; With Him O, never, never part. 6 Take Him for strength and righteousness Make Him thy refuge in distress; Love Him above all earthly joy; And Him in every thing employ. 7 Praise Him in cheerful, grateful songs; To Him your highest praise belongs! Bless Him who does your heav'n prepare^;. And whom you'll praise forever there. 91. 8s. Newton. What think ?/c of Christ. — Jlatt. xxii. 4.2. ~HAT think Ve f Christ? is the test To try both your state an$ your scheme^ w EVANGELICAL faltife. 71 You cannot be right in the rest, Unless you think rightly of him. 2 As Jesus appears in your view — As he is beloved or not— So God is disposed to you, And mercy or wrath is your lot. 3 Some take him a creature to be— A man or an angel at most; Sure these have not feelings like me, Nor know themselves wretched and lost 4 So guilty, so helpless am I, I durst not confide in his blood, Nor on his protection rely, Unless I were sure he is God. 5 Some call him a Saviour in words, But mix their own wurks with his plan, And hope he his help will afford When they have done all that they can. t'j If ask'd what of Jesus I think) Though still my best thoughts are but poor, I say, he's my meat and my drink, My life, and my strength, and my store; 7 Mf shepherd, my husband, my friend, My Saviour from sin and from thrall: My hope from beginning to end, My portion, my Lord, and my all. 92. P. M Description of Christ. — Cant. v. 10-16. T'VRT I. OTHOU in whose presence my soul takes delight, His hands are fairer to behold Than diamonds set in ringjs of gold.; Lv\vrrr [CA1 HYMNB. 75 Those *ree / T ! bis feeble knees. Loaded wit: sins* .and agonies, -V e 01" his command. His legs like marble pillars stand: 8 His eyes are majesty and love, The eaj i'd with the dove; Nu more shall trickling sorrows roll Through those dear windows of his soul. 9 His mouth, that pour'd out long complaints,, Now smiles and cheers his fainting saints; His countenance more graceful is Than Lebanon with all its trees. 9 Vll over glorious is my Lord, Must be belov'd, and yet adur'd; His Worth if all the nations knew, Sure the whole earth would love him tea. 94. c s. De Fleujiy. ImnatUfel. — Isaiah viii. 8. 1 X^E angels who stand round the throne, i And view my Irnmanuel's lace, In rapturous songs make him known; Tune all your soft harps to his praise? He form'd you the spirits you are, So happy, so noble, so good; When others sunk down in despair, Confirm "d by his power you stood. ♦J Ye saints who stand nearer than they, And cast your bright crowns at his feet;' ili grace and his glory display, all his rich mercy relate. He snatch'd you from hell and the gravel if" ransom'd from death and despair; 76 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. For you lie was mighty to save — Almighty to bring* you safe there. 3 O, when will the period appear, When I shall unite in your song] I'm weary of lingering here, And I to your avii nr belong? I'm fetter'd a^d chain'*} up in clay— I struggle and pant to be free; I long to be soaring away, My Goo* and my S.aviour to see! 4 I want to put on my attire, WajJb'd white in the blood of the Lamb* I wart to be one of your choir, And time my sweet harp to his name. J want! — J, I want to be there, Where Borrow and sin bid adieu; Your joy and your friendship to share — To wonder and worship with you. 95. C. M. Steele. Love to Christ desirfd. 1 rF^HOU lovely source of true delight,. JB_ Whom I unseen adure, Unveil thy beauties to my sight, That I may love thee mere. 2 Thy glory o'er creation shines, But in thy sacred word I read, in fairer, brighter lines, My bleeding, dying Lord. ■3 'Tis her»_, whene'er my comforts droop., And sin aod sorrow rise, Thy love, with cheerful beams of hope, | fainting breast supplies. 4 But a;:i too soon the pleasing scene Is clouded o'er with pain; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 77 3Iy gloomy fears rise dark between, Asd I r^in complain. 5 Jesus, my Lord, my life, my light, O, come with blissful ray! Break radiant through the shades of night, And chase my fears -away. 6 Then shall my soul with rapture trace The wonders of thy love; But the full glories of thy face Are only known above. 96. 8, 8, 6. 3IEDLEY. llency of Chariot. — Isaiah xxxv. 2. i £~\ COULD J speak the matchless worth ; V^r O could I sound the glories forth Which in my -'aviour shine, I'd soar and touch the heav'nly strings. And vie with Gabriel, while he sings, In notes almost divine. I sing the precious blood he spilt, My ransom* from the dreadful guilt Of sin and wrath divine; I'd siug his glorious righteousness, In whicli all perfect, heav'nly dress My soul sjidil ever shine. 3 I'd sing the characters he bears, And all the forms of love he wears, halted on his throne: In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would to everlasting days, Make all his glories known. 4 Well — the delightful day will come, When the dear Lord will bring me home* And I shall see his fac^ 7tt EVANGELICAL HYVKS. Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, A bicssM eternity I'll spend Triumphant in his grace. 9V. C. M. Steele. Jesus.— Phil. ii. 10. 1 TESUS! in thy transporting name, V What blissful glories rise! Jesus! — the artels' sweetest theme — The wonder of the skies. 2 Jesus! and didst tiiou leave thy sky tor miseries and woes.' And didst thou bleed, and groan and die, i* or vile, rebellious foes.' 3 Victorious love! can language tell The wonders of thy povv'r, Which conquer'd all the force of hell, In that tremendous hour? 4 What glad return can I impart, For favours so divine? O, take my heart — this worthless heart, And make it only thine. 98. 8s. ISewtox. None upon earth I desire besides thee. — Psalm lxxiii. 25, 1 TTFOW tedious and tasteless the hours, XT When Jesus no longer I see! [ilow'rs Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet Have lost all their sweetness with me; The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him, "December's as pleasant as 3Iay. 2 His name yields the richest perfume. And sweeter than music his VQicej EVANGELICAL UYM 70 presence disperses my gloom. And makes all within me rejoice. I should, were he always LhOa .igh, Have nothing to wisn or to :■■ Xo mortal so happy as I, My summer would last all the year, 3 Content with beholding his face, .My all to his pleasure xesign'd, No changes of season or place Would make any change in my min3. While blessM with a sense of his love. A palace a toy would appear, And prisons would palaces prove. If Jesus would dwell with me there. 4 Dear Lord, if indeed I am thine. If thou art my sun and my song, Say, why do I languish and pine, And why are mj winters so Iong> O, drive these dark clouds from my sky. 1 "hy soul-cheering presence restore; Or take me unto thee on high. Where winter and clouds are no more. 99. 8s. Toplady. Hope in Despair. — Ps. Ixxvii. 7-10. 1 TONCOMPASS'D with clouds of distress mJ Just ready all hope to resign, 1 pant for the light of thy face, And fear it will never be mine. Dishcarten'd with waiting so long, I sink at thy feet with my load; plaintive 1 pour out my song, And stretch forth my hands unto ( ic Lord, and my terror shall cease, •lood of atonement appjy; SO EVANGELICAL HYMNS. And lead me to Jesus for peace, The reck that is higher than I. Speak, Saviour, for sweet is thy voice; Thy presence is fair to behold; Attend to my sorrows and cries, And groanings that cannot be told. 3 If sometimes I strive, as T mourn, _My hold of thy promise to keep, The billows more fiercely return, And plunge me again in the deep. While harrass'd and cast from thy sight, The tempter suggests with a roar, "The Lord hath forsaken thee quite, "Thy God will be gracious no more." 4 Yet Ifcrd, if thy love hath design'd No covenant blessing for me, Ah, tell me, how is it I find Some sweetness in waiting for thee? Almighty to rescue thou art; Thy grace is my shield and my towV;* Come, succour and gladden my heart; ' Let this be the day of thy pow'r. 100. CM. Steele. Pleasures unseen, — 2 Cor. iy. 13. 1 /*~\H, could our thoughts and wishes fly, \J Above these gloomy shades, To those bright worlds beyond the sky, Which sorrow ne'er invades! 2 There joys, unseen by mortal eyes, Or reason's feeble ray; In ever blooming prospects rise, Unconscious of decay. 3 Lord, send a beam of light divine. To guide our upward aigttj EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 81 With one reviving touch of thine, Our languid hearts inflame. 4 Then shall, on faith's sublimes t wing, Our ardent wishes rise [spring. To those bright scenes, where pleasure) Immortal in the skies. 101. 7s. Newton. Love to Christ. — John xxi. 16. 1 ^fTlIS a point I long to know, A Oft it causes anxious thought: Do I love the Lord, or no? Am I his, or am I not? 2 If I love, why am I thus! Why this dull and lifeless frame* Hardly, sure, can they be worse, Who have never heard his name?- 3 Could my heart so hard remain, Pray'r a task and burden prove; Ev'ry trifle give me pain, If I knew a Saviour's love? 4 When 1 turn my eyes within, All is dark, and vain, and wild; Fill'd with unbelief and sin, Can I deem myself a child? 5 If I pray, or hear, or read, Sin is mix'd with all I do: You that love the Lord, indeed, Tell me, is it thus with you? 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall. Should I grieve for what I feel, If I did not love at all? >uld I joy his saints to meet, Choose the ways I once abhoj-r'd, r *'' EVANGELICAL RYXftg. Find, at times, the promise swee-t-, If I did not love the Lord! 8 Lord, decide the doubtful case! Thou who art thy people's sun.;- Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. 9 Let me love thee more and more. If I love at ail, I pray; If I have not lov'd before, Help me to begin to-day. 102. 7s. Cowper. Lovest thou Me? — John xxi. 1(5. 1 TTARK, my soul, it is the Lord; JlJL 'Tis thy ^Saviour, hear his word: Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee: "Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me! 2 "I deiiverd thee when bound, And, when bleeding-, heal'd thy wound. Sought thee wand'ring, set thee right. Turn'd thy darkness into light. 3 "Can a woman's tender care Cease toward the child she bare? Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet will I remember thee. 4 "Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above; Deeper than the depths beneath — Free and faithful — strong as deatfci. 5 "TJiqu shalt see my glory soon, When the work of grace is done; Partner of my throne shalt be: Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me!" 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is wean and faint) EVANGELICAL- ItYMXS. 8 Yet I love thee and adore; for grace to love thee more! 103. C. M. Cowper. The contrite faart. — Isaiah lvii. 16. 2 rilHE Lord will happiness divine, JL On contrite hearts bestow; Then tell me, gracious God, is mine A contrite heart, or no? 2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain. Insensible as steel; If aught is felt, 'tis only pain, To find I cannot feel. I'j I sometimes think myself inclin'd. To* love thee, if I could; l But often feel another mind, Averse to all that's good. I My best desires are faint and few. I fain would strive for more; But when I cry, "my strength renew-'*^ >Seem weaker than before. £ Thy saints are comforted, I know ? And love thy house of pray'r; 1 therefore go where others go, But find no comfort there. G O, make this heart rejoice or ache Decide this doubt for me; Li be not broken, break* And heal it, if it be. 104. L. M. Pres. Davies. Self-Examination.— Gal. iv. 19, 20. i 'W/H.\T strange perplexities arise; ▼ T What anxious fears and jealousies What crowds in doubtful light appear: How few j al^s! approv'd and clear/ 84 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2 What then am I? — My soul awake- And an impartial survey take; Does no dark sign, no ground of fear. In practice or in heart appear? 3 What image does my spirit bear': Is Jesus formM and living there. 1 Say, do his lineaments divine In thought and word, and action shine. 4 Searcher* of hearts, O search my will. The secrets of my soul reveal; My fears remove, let me appear To God, and my own conscience, clear. 5 Scatter the clouds which o'er my head Thick glooms of dubious terror spread; Light up in me celestial day, And to myself, myself display. 6 May I at that blesVd world arrive, Where Christ through all my soul shall live And give full proof that he is there, Without one gloomy doubt or fear. 105. C. M. Doddridge. Love to Go(L 1 X\0 not I love thee, O my Lord? MJ Beheld my heart and see; And turn each cursed idol out, That dares to rival thee. '2 Do not I love thee from my soul? Then let me nothing love: Dead be my heart to ev'ry joy, When Jesus cannot move. '3 Is not thy name melodious still To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure boimtl .My Saviour's voice to hear? EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 85 4 Thou know'st I love thee dearest Lord. But, O! I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys. And learn to love thee more. 106. L. It Beddome. Complaining of Inconstancy.. 1 rilHE wand'ring star, and fleeting wind. A Both represent th' unstable mind; The morning cloud, and early dew, Bring our inconstancy to view. 2 But cloud and wind, and dew and star,. Faint and imperfect emblems are; Nor can there aught in nature be, So hckle, or so false as we. 3 Our outward walk, and inward frame, Scarce through a single huur the same,; We vow, and straight our vows forget, And then these very vows repeat. 4 We sin forsake, to sin return; Are hot, are cold, now freeze, now biuy^; In deep distress, then raptures feel; We soar to heav'n, then sink to hell. - D Witli flowing tears, Lord, we confes.s Our folly and unsteadfastness: When shall these hearts more fixed be, Fix'd by thy grace, and fix'd for thee! 107. C. M. Longing for nearness to God. It fkH, could 1 find, from day to day, V^r \ nearness to my God; Then should my Uuurs jrlide sweet au And Iojlii upuD his word. ■•• with thee to liv<; \ijl-w l*i • 5. In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. 3 Oh Jesus, come and rule my heart-. And make me wholly thine; That I may never more depart, Xor grieve thy love divine. 4 Thus till my last expiring breath, Thy goodness I'll adore; And when my flesh dissolves in death; My soul shall love thee more. 108. C. M. Cowper. Walking with God. — Gen. v. 24 1 f\H for a closer walk with God, V^F A calm and heav'nly frame? A light to shine upon the road, That leads me to the Lamb. 2 Where is the blessedness I knew AVhen first I sought the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus, and his word? 3 What peaceful hours I then enjev How sweet their mem'ry still! But they have left an aching void. The world can never fill. 4 Return, O holy dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn; And drove thee from my breast. 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be; Help me to tear it from thy throne. And worship only thee. 8 So shall my walk be close with God'. Calm and serene my frame; EVANGELICAL HVMNS. fc? &o purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. 109. C. 31. Has The righteous and the wicked. — Fsalm i. 1 rglH AT maa doth richest blessings share.. JL Whose feet do never rove In ways ungodly men prepare; Who hates the wGrk they love. 2 He, in God 'a holy Law divine. Doth place his whole delight; And ev'ry precept, Lord, of thine, Contemplates day and night. 3 He, like a fair and spreading tree, By copious rivers seen, Whose boughs a fragrant load supply, Whose leaf is evergreen; 4 Shall in his labours find increase. In gifts and graces shine, Of love, of joy, of holiness, And righteousness divine. 5 Not so the haughty sinner thrives; Hut, like the chaff or dust, Which sportive triad insidious an. 9o perish shall their trust, He who ungodly is, or vain, In appear: Finds no ndmittani ■ the Lord himself dii \\ hie 88 EVANGELICAL IIVM.V-. 110. C. M. Watts. Louring for the Divine presence under sorrow: 1 /~\H that I knew the secret place, VJ* Where I might find my God! I'd spread my wants before his face. And pour my woes abroad. ^ I'd tell him how my sins arise, What sorrows I sustain; How grace decays and comfort dies, And leaves my heart in pain. 3 He knows the arguments I'd take, To wrestle with my God; I'd plead for his own mercy's sake-. And for my Saviour's blood. 4 31 y Cod will pity my complaints, \ nd heal my broken bones; He takes the meaning of his saints. The language of their groans. % Arise, my soul, from deep distress,- And banish ev'ry fear; He calls thee to his throne of grace. To spread thy sorrows there. 111. C. M: Hart. Tribulation. 1 rriHE world opposes from without, JL And unbelief within: "We fear, we faint, we grieve, we doubt . And feel the load of sin. 2 Glad frames too ofton lift us up, And thru how vain we grow! Till sad desertion makes us droop, And then we sink as low. 3 Ten thousand baits Hie foe prepares. To catch the wand ring heart; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. And rarely do we see the snares, Before we feel the smart. 4 Though we are feeble, Christ is strong His promises are true; We shall be conquerors ere long, And more than conq'rors too. 112. C. M. M.vson.. Hope of Heaven* 1 |" SOJOURN in a vale of tears.; • X .Mas! how can I sing] My harp doth on the willows hangj, [Xnton'd in ev'ry string-. 2 O come, my dear, Almighty Lord — My sweetest, surest friend; Come — for I loath these Kedar tent*; Thy fiery chariots send. 3 My Jesus is gone up to heav'n, To get a pinee fur me; Pof 'tis his will, that where he Ub His followers should he. 1 Cunaan I view from Pisgah's top; (if Canaan's grapes I taste; -ends unto me here. Will send for me at last. Xy I have a God that changeth not — . should I be perplex'dl My God, who "w i»~ me id this world, Will own me in the next. •• M\ d, thy holy name we praise. V^J" For all thy merries past; Tin le us in thy ways, We shall o'ercome at last. Should all th' ejivriiomM troops of b< Unite blast; In ( truth we t- • fthaU o'ercome at I 92 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 3 Though gloomy -ieLith alarm our fear,-. And us in darkness cast; Yet still Jehovah's word declares, siiali o'ercome at last. 4 Tho igb Liruelief, that cursed foe, Attempt to hind us fast; 4 Chris - * will not let his purchase go, shall o'ercome at last. 5 Jesus, our Captain, leads us on, Till Tordan's streams are past; And vvhen we reach our heav'nly home^ We'll sing— o'ercome at last. 116. C. M. Steele. Guest.— Rev. iii. 20. 1 A ND will the Lord thus condescend XJL To visit sinfui worms! Thus at the door shall mercy stand. In all her winning forms] 2 Surprising grace! — and shall my hcar£ Unmov'J and cold remain? Has this hard rock no tender parJ^ 3Iust mercy plead in vain! 3 Shall Jesus for admission sue, His soothing voice unheard? And this vile heart, his rightful due Remain forever barr'd? 4 Tis sin, alas! with tyrant pow'r, The lodging has possess'd; And crowds of traitors bar the doo.r Against the heav'nly guest. j§ Ye dang'rous inmates, hence depart: Dear Saviour, enter in, And guard the passage to my hearty And keep out every sin* EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 93 117. C. M. RVLAND. Delight in God. — Psalr? xxxvii. 4. 1 /^RAM', Lord, I may delight in th.ee". \lW A _nd on 'thy care depend; To thee in every trouble r.ee, My best, my only friend. k J No good in creatures can be found, But all is found in thee; I must be blessed and abound, W hile thou art God to me. 3 Oh that I had a stronger faith; To look within the veil; To credit what my Saviour saith, "Whose word can never fail! 4 O, Lord, I cast my care on thee, I triumph and adore; Henceforth my great concern shall be To love and praise thee more. 118. C. M. Steele. Refuge in God. — Psalm ix. 9. 1 T\EAR refuge of my weary soul, JkJ On thee, when sorrows rise, On thee, when waves of trouble roll. My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal; Thy word can bring a sweet relief, For ev'ry pain I feel. 13 But O, when gloomy doubts prevail 1 fear to call thee mine; The springs of comfort seem to fail,. And all my hopes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I t 1 , Thou art my only t 91 F,V ANGELICAL HYMNS. And still my soul would cleave to tl '.'hough prostrate in the dust. 5 Hast U.cu not bid me seek thy face? And shall I seek in vain> And can ihe ear of sov'reign grace, Be deaf when I complain] G JNo — stili the ear of sovVeigr. grace Attends the mourner's pray'r; O may T ever lino access To breathe my sorrows there! 1x9. C. Mi >Yatts. Longing for Heaven. 1 Q^URE 'tis in vain to seek for bliss,, K3 For Miss can ne'er be found, Till we arrive where .Jesus is, And tread on heav'nly ground. 4 2 There's nothing round the spreading skies,. Or on this earthly clod; Nothing) my soul that's worth thy joys, Ur iuvely as thy God. 3 'Tis heav'n on earth to taste his love,. To feel his quickning grace; And all the heav'n I hope above, Is but to see his face. 1 Dear Sov'reign, break these vital stringy 1 hat bind me to my clay; Help me to rise and stretch my wings^ And mount, ziwd soar away. 130. S, 8, 6. Harrison. Private Retvren eni — World renouaeed 1 rilELL me no more of earthly toys, " .JL Of sinful mirth ai.c carnal joys, (The things I lov'd before:) EVANGELICAL II Y. M 95 Let me but view my Saviour's face, And feel his animating grace, And I desire no more. 2 Tell me no more of praise and wealth, • Of careless ease and blooming health, For they have all their snares. Let me but know my sins i rgiv'n, And see my name enroll'd iri heav'n, And I am free from cares. 3 Tell me no more of lofty tow'i -9. Delightful gardens, fragrant bow'rs, Lor these are trifling things: The little room for me designed, \\ ill suit as well my easy mind, As palaces of kings. 4 Tell me no more of crowding guests. Of gaudy dress and sumptuous feasts, Extravagance and waste: My little table, only spread With wholesome herbs and wholesome bread. Will better suit my taste. B Give me a bible in my hand, A heart to read and understand This sure, unerring word; I'd urge no company to stav, But sit alone from day to day, And converse with the Lord. 1*21. L. M. Swaix. Confidence of Heaven. — Titus iii. 7. ..J may I hope, that when no more _ My poise shall beat with life below, I shall I of grace adore, And all the bliss of glory know? 'A N £ 96 EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS.. 2 I, who deserve no place but hell, So portion but devouring fire; Shall I with Christ, my Saviour, dwell, Possess'd of all I now desire! 3 Will Jesus own a w T retch like me! And teli to saints and angels round. That when he suffer'd on the tree. My sins augmented evVy wound! 4 He will! — I read it in his word, And in my heart the witness feel; I shall be with, and like my Lord, Thosagh sin oppose in league with hell. 5 I shall be with him, when he comes Triumphant down the pathless skies; And when his voice breajts up the tombs„ Among his children I shall rise. 122. P. 31. Rapture. 1 l^k^F, spark, O Qodl of heavenly fire, V^r Awakes my he'art with warm desire » To reach the realms above; Immortal glories round me shine, I drink the streams of joy divine, And sing redeeming love. 2 O, could I wing my way in haste, Soon with bright seraphs would I feast x And join their sweet employ. I'd glide along the heavenly stream, And join their most exalted theme Of everlasting joy. 3 Too mean this little globe for me, Nor will I e'er contented be With things that are so vain- EVANGELICAL HYMNS. SS Its greatest treasures are but dross; Its grandeur short, its pleasures cfossM, Its joys all mix'd with pain. 1 But resting; in my Saviour's arms, My soul enjoys transporting charms Of everlasting love. There's life, there's joy, there's settled peace A friendship thai will never cease, A Rock that cannot move. 5 Soar then, my soul! stretch evVy thought. To meet within the heavenly court, Above this mortal orb; There, with the angels, let me rise, And find my seat above the skies, Where sins no more disturb. *5 There with an everlasting band Of kindred saints, at (^od's right hand. My happy soul shall be; To soar, to shout, to reign, to rest, Forever and forever bless'd, With thee, O God, with thee. 123. L. Bf. Tappav. I am the Root and the Offspring of David , and the Bright and Morning Star. — Rev. xxii. 16. 1 "OFAIGHTED on the troublous main, X3 While stormy terrors clothe the s The trembling toyVer strives in vain, And nought but stern despair is nigb; When lo, a gem of peerless li In splendour breaks and shin And through the clouds of d M. Bright and Mori 2 W i That ust; $& EVANGELICAL HVMK&, Precursor "of a smiling day. It lulls his fears to peaceful rest; No more in peril shall he roam, For night and danger now are far; With steady helm he enters home, His guide the Bright and Morning Star. 3 Thus when affliction's billows roll, And waves of sorrow and of sin, Beset the fearful, weeping soul, And all is dark and drear within: J Tis Jesus, whisp'ring strains of peace, Drives every doubt and fear afar; He bids the raging tempest cease, And shines the Bright and -Morning Star, 124. Ss. Cowper, Lo g' : g to be gone. 1 PTTTO Jesus, the crown of my hope, A My soul is in haste to be gone; Oh! bear me, ye Cherubim, up, And waft me away to his throne 2 My Saviour! whom absent I love, Whom not having seen I adore, Whose name is exalted above All glory, dominion, and power. 3 Dissolve thou the bands that detain My soul from her portion in thec. Oh! strike off the adamant chain, And make me eternally free. 4 Then that happy era begins, When a-ray'd in thy glory I'll shine And no longer pierce with my sins, The bosom on. which I recline. ITTAXGELICAL HYMNS. 99- 125. C. IT. F . Longing for Glory. — Phil. i. 23. 1 WrHV longed' Paul to be dissolv'd. m And enter into rest! — question here he hath resolv'd^ To be with Christ is best. 2 And I, like Paul, desire to die, I long for death's arrest; If any ask the reason why — 1 o be irith Christ is best. 3 My unbelief, that besom foe, Which lurks within my breast; So often seeks my overthrow — To be with Christ is best. 4 Had I a voice so loud and strong-, To sound from east to west; I'd tell the honor'd, seeking throng,. To be with Christ is best. 5 O come, sweet Jesus, quickly come, And cheer my fainting breast; I long to reach my heav'nly home; To be with Christ is best. 6 Pinion'd with love, I'd take the wing, And fly to thee my rest: There with the Church triumphant sing. To be with Christ is best. 126. P. M. Hope of Heaven. } /"\H glorious hope of perfect lavef- V^F It lifts me up to things above, It bears on eagles' wings; It gives my ravish'd soul a taste, And makes me for some moments I With Christ, the King. of Kin ] 00 BVAXG ill.If A L HYM3S 2 The things eternal I pursue, A happiness beyond the view Of those who vainly pant For tilings by nature felt and seen; Their honor, wealth, and pleasures mean, I neither have nor want. 3 Nothing on earth I call my own; A stranger to the world, unknown. I all their goods despise; I trample on their whole delight, I seek a country cut of sight, A country in the skies, 4 There is my house and portion fair. My treasure and my heart are there.. And my abiding home; For me my elder brethren stay. And angels beckon me away, And Jesus bids me come. 127. L. M. Hoskin?. Living to Christ.— Phil. i. 21. LET thoughtless thousands choose the road That leads the soul away from God: This happiness, dear Lord, be mine. To live and die entirely thine. X? Christ is my everlasting all, To him I look, on him I call; He will my every want supply, In time, and through eternity. ■3 Soon will the Lord, my life, appear; Soon shall I end my trials here — Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain; To live is Christ — to die is gain, oon will the saints in glory meet: ; walk through evV evaxgeli'al iiymx-. And sine on t -.ul plain. — ^ain. v L. K. h r Longing J i IT :"ul, awful JlX When Mount up ace: And join the church o: . ve. 2 Vain world! wnat-are t me? Je=us whom 1 long to see; I'd leave my friends, my life, my all, And thus address this earthly ..all: — F&rewell! no more 1 tread your ground: Xo more I need the My feet have reach'd t: re — I know no impc jariK Nor view my relics .ern. Oh r — -ar. i glory to I. Newton. Jlrc Ihe.re few that shall be saved? — Luke xiii. 22 1 T^ESTRUCTHW'S dangerous road _iL> What multitudes pursue! While that which leads the soul to God. Is known or sought by feu*. 2 Believers find the way Through Christ the living gate; But those who hate this holy way, Complain it is too strait. 3 If self must be denied, And sin no more caressM, They rather choose the way that's wid^ And strive to think it best, EVANGELICAL HYM». 101 4 Encompassed by a throng, On numbers they depend; They say, so many cant be wron*. And miss a happy end. 5 But hear the Saviour's word, "Strive for the heav'nly gate; Many will call upon the Loi And find their cries too iate/ r 6 Obey the Gospel call, And enter while you may; The flock of Christ is always BmaJJ^, And none are safe but they. '7 Lord, open sinners' eyes, Their awful state to see; And make them, ere the storm arise. . To thee for safety flee. 136. 7> 6. Newtox. The Alarm. 1 CJTOP, poor sinners, stop and thinks ^ Before you further go; Will you sport upon the brink Of everlasting woe) On th« verge of ruin stop — How the friendly warning take- Stay your footsteps — ere ye drop Into the burning lake. p, have you an arm like God, That yen his will oppose"! Fear ye not that iron rod, With which he breaks his foes. 1 Can von stand in that dread day, ich his justice shall proclaim* Whan the earth shall melt away Like wa " me! 108 EVANGELICAL llYMXs. 3 Ghastly death will quickly come, And drag you to his bar; Then to hear your awful doom, Will fill you with despair' All your sins will round you crowd, You shall mark their crimson dye,. Each for vengeance crying loud, And what can you reply! 4 Though your heart were made of steely Your forehead lin'd with brass; God, at length, will make you feel; He will not let you pass: Sinners then in vain will call, Those who now despise his grace, tV Rocks and mountains on us fall, And hide us from his face." 137. C. M. Watts, The Scoffer. 1 A LL ye who laugh and sport with death': J.\- And say, there is no hell; The gasp of your expiring breath Will send you there to dwell. 2 When iron slumbers bind your flesh-, With strange surprise you'll find Immortal vigor spring afresh, And tortures wake the mind! 3 Then you'll confess, the frightful namr» Of plagues you scorn'd before, No more shall look like idle dreams, Like foolish tales no more. 4 Then shall ye curse the fatal day, With flames upon your tongues, When you exchang'd your souls away For vanity and songs. rv ANGELICAL III- 109- 188, L. M. To-day. — Hcb. iv. 7. 1 XTASTEX, O, sinner, to be wise, X JL And stay not for the morrow's sun.: The longer wisdom you desp^o. The harder is she to be won. 2 Oh, hasten, mercy to implore. And stay not for the morrow's sun, Tot fear thy season should be o'er Before this evening's course be run. 3 Hasten, O sinner to return, And stay not for the morrow's sun. For fear thy lamp should fail to burn Before the needful work is dono. 4 Hasten, O sinner, to be bl< And stay not for the morrow's sun. For fear the curse should thee ? Qefbre the morrow i^ began. 139. L, 31. Address to Sinners. — Isaiah xxxiii. 1 . 1 DINNER, O why so thoughtless gr 1^5 Why in such dreadful baste to die"! Daring to leap to worlds unknown, Heedless against thy God to lis ! 2 Wilt thou despise eternal I UlgM on by sin's fantastic drean Madly attempt th' interna] g d force thy passage to tin -inner, on the gospel plai, od of lore unfold The glories of his dvi:i 1.10 EVANGELICAL HYMN*. 140. 7s. Newton. Sinner, prepare to meet God. — Ames iv. 12. 1 ^h caHl'd to-slar EVANGELICAL HYMNS. llo '2 Your hearts do not harden, but turn to the Lord, Life, wisdom, and pardon, he'll freely afford; Abundant salvation to you shall be given, And glory immortal shall crown you in heav'n, 3 But if you be hearing as by the way-side, And die unconverted, what must you abide, When at the tribunal of Jesus you stand In wild consternation, plac'd on his left handj 4 Much will be required where much has been given; - [d riven % Then gospel despisers from God shall be And fix'd in the regions of blackest despair, In torments more dreadful than heathens shall bear. 5 While Sodom, Gomorrah and Sidon and Tyre, Shall suffer in flames of unquenchable fire, A* sevenfold vengeance shall prey upon all Who heard, but rejected, the sweet gospel call. G Xu Bibles, no preaching, no praying in hell! To Christ and salvation forever farewell! No mercy, no pardon, no offers of peace; But justice and vengeance, instead of free grace! 7 O, sinners, take warning, take warning in time! Repenting, believing, seek blessings divine: Be humble, be holy, be faithful to God; Prepare for admission to his bright abode. 145. C. M. Hart: Preparation for death.- -^l-M. xxiv. 11. 1 "%TAIN man, thy fond pursuits forbear. ▼ Repent! — thy end is, uj«»h! U Ill EVANGELICAL HYlfoS. Death, at the farthest, can't be far— ' Oh, think before thou die! 2 Reflect — thou hast a soul to save: Thy sins — how high they mount! What are thy hopes beyond the grave] How stands that dread account! 3 Death enters — and there's no defence— His time, there's none can tell: He'll in a moment call thee hence, To heaven — or to hell! 4 Thy flesh, perhaps thy chiefest care, Shall crawling worms consume; But, ah! destruction stops not there — Sin kills beyond the tomb. 5 To-day the gospel calls: — to-day. Sinners, it speaks to you: Let every one forsake his way. And mercy will ensue. 146. L. M. Hyde. J\Iy Spirit shall not always strive. — Gen. vi. 3. 1 C! AY, sinner^ hath a voice within, ►3 Oft whisper d to thy secret soul, Urg'd thee to leave the ways of sin, And yield thy heart to God's controU 3 Hath something met thee in the path Of worldlincss and vanity, And pointed to the coming wrath. And warn'd thee from that wrath to flex' 3 Sinner, it was a heav'nly voice, It was the Spirit's gracious call; It bade thee make the better choice. And haste to sr;ck in Christ thine all, •1 Spurn not the cail to life and light; Regard in time the warning k^ud: EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 115 That call thou may'st not always slight;. And yet the gate of mercy find. 5 God's Spirit will not always strive Witn harden'd, self-destroying man: Ye, who persist his iove to grieve, ar his voice again. 6 Sinner — perhaps this very day, ipted time may be; Oh, should 'st tiiou grieve him now away 1 hen hope may never beam on thee* &7. S. M. Hyde. Grieve not th? Spirit. — Eph. iv. 30. 1 A SD canst thou, sinner, slight J\. The call of love divine: Shall God, with tenderness invite. And gain no thought of thine. 1 2 Wilt thou not cease to grieve The Spirit from thy breast, Till he thy wretched soul shall leave With all thy sins oppress'd! J To-day, a pard'ning God V\ ill hear the suppliant pray; To-day, a Saviour's cleansing blood Will wash thy guilt away. 4 But, grace so deany bought, If yet thou wiit despise, Xhy fearful doom with vengeance fraught Will fill thee with surprise. 14ft L. ML HlGINBOTHOM. The night comtth. — John ix. 4. 1 A WAKE, awake, my sluggish soul, J\. Awake, and view the setting sun: See how the shades of death advance, Ere half the ta*k of life is dune 116 EVANGELICAL IIYM^. 3 Death! — 'tis an awful, solemn sound; Oh, let it wake* the slumb'ring ear! Apace the dreadful conqueror comes, With all his pale companions near. 3 Thy drowsy eyes will soon be clos'd, — Those friendly warnings heard no more-; Soon will the mighty Judge approach, E'en now he stands before trie door. 4 To-day attend his gracious voice; This is tne summons that he sends, "Awake, — for on this transient hour Thy long eternity depends." 149. C. M. Xeedham. Summer; or, the sluggard reproved. — Prov. vi. 6. 1 ^EE how the little toiling ant ^ Improves the harvest hours; While summer lasts, through all her cells The choicest stores she pours. 2 Ne'er be it said, that toiling ants Lay up their stock of grain; And man neglects his great concern, Eternal life to gain. 3 While life remains, our harvest lasts. But youth of life's the prime; This is the season for our work, And this th' accepted time. 4 "To-day attend," i9 wisdom's voice: "To-morrow," folly cries — And still to-morrow 'tis — when O! To-day the sinner dies! 5 When conscience speaks, its voice regard. ' d seize the present hour; Humbly implore the promis'd grace. And God will give the pow'r, EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 117 150. 7s. Andrews. A Call to Sinners. X CJIXNERS, now awake, awake. ►-5 All your evil ways forsake, Turn to God, in Christ believe. And your dying soul shall live. :^ Jesus calls you by his word; Will you not his voice rerard] Will you not incline your ear. And his admonitions hear] 3 Jesus sends his Spirit too,. Graciously to strive with you; When will you beg-in to feel? Are your hearts as hard a9 steels 4 When, O when will you be wise] Open now your banned eyes; View the vengeance of the Lord, Mark the threat'nings of his word v 5 Siuners. sinners, take th' alarm, WhiLe the Lord makes bare his arm. Pours his Spirit from on high, Saving ret els douui'd to die. 6 O, improve this day of grace, Lay to heart your dreadful ca Lest the harvest soon be past, And your souls be lost at last. 7 >"ow the calls of God obey; Do not trifle nor delay, Lest you down in sorrow lie; Turn, turn! why will you die] 151. C. v i. Fawci:tt. , or, inward n I I TJ l '' '• •!' ,\ i" the chief concern AV Of mortal* here below; i IS EVANGELICAL HYMNS. May I its great importance learn, Its sovereign virtue know. 2 More needful this than glittering wealtu : Or aught the world bestows; Not reputation food or health, 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. 4 Oh, may my heart, by grace renew'd, Be my Redeemer's throne; And be my stubborn will subduM, His government to own. 5 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, Be join'd with godly fear; And all my conversation prove My heart to be sincere. 152, L. M. Lee. Religion. — Prov. iv. 7. 1 fin EACH us, O Lord, the great concerti. JL To know thy will, thy name to love; Our duty from thy word to learn, And gain the wisdom from above. 2 Religion, richest blessing given. Fountain of all our joys below, Bids mortals lift their eyes to heaven, In scenes of darkness and of woe. 3 Religion must be all in all, Would we th' immortal prize obtain Retrieve the ruins of the fall, And 'scape the death of endless pain-. 1 Send thy good Spirit, I ord, we pray, To sanctify and cleanse our -heart; EVANGELICAL IIYMSS. 119 >Iay we repent, believe, obey, And from thy service ne'er depart*. P IVaming to Youth. 1 T> I blooming youth, you mns£ 1%. die, you must die, Remember, blooming youth, you must Remember, blooming youth, who shun the ways of truth, And in your follies boast, you must die, you must die. 2 Uncertain are your days, here below, &c. Uncertain are, &c. [ways Uncertain are your days, for God lias To bring you to your graves here below, Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hearts. To tbce let sinner And '• bliss thy love impart* And drink, and never die, EVANGELICAL HYTiys. 12 1 ? 103. P. M. PlIIPPARD. God reaso ring with men. — Isa. i. IS. 1 ~\^E ski siciv souls draw near, i \nd banquet with your King, His royal bounty share, And loud hosannas sing: Here mercy reigns, here peace abound* Here's blood to heai your dreadful woun 2 Here's clothing for the poor, Here's contort for the weak. Here's strength for tempted sjuIs, And cordials for the sick — Here's all a soul can want or need. Laid up in Christ, tne living head. 3 But may a soul like mine, All stain'd with guilt and blood, Approach the throne of grace, And converse hold with God? Yes! Jesus calls; — Come, sinners come, In mercy's arms there yet is room. 4 He's on a throne of grace. And waits to answer pray'r; What though thy sin and guilt Like crimson doth appear, The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all thy woes. 6 Oh wondrous love and grace — Did Jesus die for me! Were all my num'rous debts Discharged on Calvary? Yes, Jesus died — the work is done- He did for all my sins atone. 6 On earth I'll sing hs love- in heav'n I too -shall jo5s 129 EVANGELICAL IIV3IX^. The ransom'd of the Lord, In accents all divine; And see my Saviour face. to face, And ever dwell in his embrace. 166. 8, 7. Matthew HARK, what sounds are these so pleasing! dinners wipe the falling tear; Love divine, and never ceasing-, Speaks, let every sinner hear. 2 "Come to me all ye that labor, Heavy laden sinners come;" None more welcome to the Saviour Than the guilty and undone. 3 Hear the kind Redeemer press you, Cease to heave the plaintive sigh, Let not guilt or fear depress you; Come and ye shall never die. 4 Come with contrite hearts, and wonder How such mercy you withstood; ParchM with thirst, and starv'd with hunger. Fill your souls with heav'nly food. 5 If by sin, and sore temptation You are weary and oppress'd, Here the Saviour's invitation, "Come, and I will give you rest/' 6 Let not guilty hesitation Keep you from a heavenly feast, Meet the gracious invitation, Come, and Christ will give you rest. 167. L. M. LYER. Jer. xxxi. l c — 1 "OETURTn, ('wanderer, return, M\ And seek aji injiur'd Father's face EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 129 Those warm desires that in thee burn, Were kindled by reclaiming grace* 2 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek a father's melting heart; His pitying eyes thy grief discern, His hand shall heal thine inward sma*t. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live; Go to his bleeding feet, and learn How freely Jesus can forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe away the falling tear; *Tis God who says, "No longer mourn,*' 'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near. 168. 9, 7, 4. Allen. Expostulation and Warning. SINNERS, will you scorn the message, Sent in mercy from above! Every sentence — O, how tender! Every line is full of love; Listen to it — Every line is full of love. 2 Hear the heralds of the gospel, News from Zion's Kiug proclaim, To each rebel sinner — " Pardon, "Free forgiveness in his name." How important! Free forgiveness in his name! r empted souls, they bring you succour; Fearful hearts, they quell your fears: And with news of consolation, Chase away the falling tears: Tender heralds — Chose away the falling tears. r 130 EVANGELICAL HY3IXS 4 False professors, grov'ling worldlings, Callous hearers of the word, While the messengers address you, Take the warnings they afford; We entreat you, Take the warnings they afford .. 5 Who hath our report believed! Who received the joyful word! Who embrac'd the news of pardon,^ Offer'd to you by the Lord? Can you slight it — Offer'd to you by the Lord! (J O, ye angels, hovering round us, \V aiting spirits, speed your way, Hasten to the court of heaven, Tidings bear, without delay. Rebel sinners Glad the message will obey. 169. L. M. Invitation to Youth. 1 FTMO-DAY, if ye will hear his voice, JL Now is the time to make your choice. Say, will you to Mount Zion go! Say, will you have this Christ, or no! ^2 Ye wand'ring souls, who find no rest, Say, will you be forever blessM? Will you be sav'd from sin and hell? Will you with Christ in glory dwell! 3 Come now, dear youth, for ruin bound, Obey the gospel's joyful sound; Come, go with us, end you shall prove The joy of Christ s redeeming love. 4 Once more we ask you in his name— For yet his love remains the same— EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 134 Say, will you to .Mount Zion go! Say, will you have this Christ, or no? 5 Leave all your sports and glittering toys, Come, share with us eternal joys; Or must we leave you bound to hell? Then, dear young friends, a long farewell* 170. 8. -U. Doddridge. James iv. 13, 14. 1 rilO-MORROvr, Lord, is thine, X. Lodg'd in thy sovereign hand; And, if its sun arise and shine, It shines by thy command. s 2 The present moment flies, And bears our life away; O, make thy servants truly wise. That they may live to-day. 3 Since on this winged hour Eternity is hung, Waken, by thy almighty power. The aged and the young. 4 One thing demands our care; O, be it still pursuM; Lest, slighted once, the season fair Should never be renew'd. 5 To Jesus may we fly, Su ift as the morning light, Lest life's young golden beam should die In sudden, endless night. 171. C. 31. Montgomery. The Soul.— Mark viii. :<6. 1 "17J7~HAT is the thing of greatest price> ▼ ▼ The whole creation round! That which was lost in Paradise, That whjch i/i Christ is found* J 32 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2 The soul of man — Jehovah's breath— That keeps two worlds at strife; Hell moves beneath to work its death. Heaven s oops to give it life. & 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. % And is this treasure borne below, Tn earthen vessels frail! Can none its utmost value know, 'ill flesh and spirit fail] a 1 'en let us gather round the crosjs, hat knowledge to obtain; Not I y tie soul's eternal loss, But everlasting gain. 172. L. 31. C. Wesley. I vifatiou to Sinners. — Matt. xxii. 4. JINNERS, obey the gospel word, Haste to the supper of your Lord; Be wise to know your gracious day, All things are ready, come away, £ Ready the Father is to own, And kiss his late returning son; Ready the gracious Saviour stands, Ai spreads for you his bleeding hands, 3 Ready the Spirit from above, To nil the sinful heart with love; T' apply and witness Jesus' blood, Ana wash and seal you sons of God. 4 Ready for you the angels wait, To triumph in your bless'd estate; oir harps by which they praise The wonders of redeeming grace , S T EVANGELICAL HTXHB. 133 JS Come, then, ye sinners, to the Lord, To happiness in Christ restor'd; His profFer'd benefits embrace. The plenitude of gospel grace. 173. C. M. Jones. The successful resolve: "I will go in unto th# King." — Esther iv. 1 /^OME, humble sinner, in whose J>n V^ A thousand thoughts revolve; Come, with your guilt and fear oppress \k And make this last resolve: 2 "I'll go to Jesus, though my sin Hath like a mountain rose; I know his courts, I'll enter in, Whatever may oppose. 8 i; Prostrate I'll lie before his throng, And there my guilt confess; I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone, Without his sovereign grace. 4 ••I'll to the gracious King approach. Whose sceptre pardon gives; Perhaps he may command my touc.U— And then the suppliant lives. o "Perhaps he will admit my plea; Perhaps will hear my prayer But if I perish, I will pray, And perish only there. G c: I can but perish if I go, I am resolv'd to try; For if I st:*y away, I ka£** I must iie«*" 134 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 174. ?s. If I perish, I perish. — Esther iv. 10. 1 TF I perish I will go, J. ; to the Saviour's feet: Here his favour he'll bestow, Here 1 may forgiveness meet. 2 If T perish, I will go; He perhaps may pity me: Unbelief still iiswers — no, He will not a wretch like th< 3 If I perish, I will go; Though Vm lost, I can but try; Should he mercy never show, Begging I will live and die. 4 If I perish, T must own God is just to banish me; But Pit venture near his throne*- For his pardons are all free. o If I perish — stay my fears; Can I perish at his feet, Who to pay my great arrears. Died and lives my advocate* Dearest Saviour, let me live, 'i retch thy sceptre out to me; All my sins, though great, forgive; Speak the word, and set me free. 175. ^s. Matthew xi. I #^OME, ye weary sinners, come, * • ; I. who feel your heavy load< ■ • ■ s'd, Answer to the Saviour's call; EVANGELICAL IIIMNS. l35- ^Come, and I will give you rest; Come, and I will save you all." 2 Jesus, — full of truth and love, We thy kindest call obey, Faithful let thy mercies prove, Take our load of guilt away, Weary of this war within, Weary of this endless strife*- Weary of ourselves ana sin, Weary of a wretched life. -3 Burden'd with a world of grief, Burden'd with cmr sinful load, Burden'd with this unbelief, Burden'd with the wrath of God* Lo, we come to thee for ease, True and gracious as thoil art; Now our weary souls release, Write forgiveness on our heart. 176. 8, 7, 4. Haitt. Come and welcome to Jesus Christ. — Isa. lv. L 1 ^tOME, ye sinners, poor and wretched. V-^ Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power- He is able, He is willing; doubt eo morei 2 Ho! ye needy, come and welcome God's free bounty glorify: True belief, and true repentance^ Every grace that brings us nigh-* Without money, Come to Jesus Christ, and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger. Nor of fitness fondly dream: 136 EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS AJ1 the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of him; This he gives you; ^Tis the Spirit's rising beam. 4 Come, ye weary ,. heavy laden, Brtiis'd and mangled by the falfe. If you tarry, till you're better, You will never come at all. Not the righteous, Sinners Jesus came to call. 3 Agonizing in the garden, Lo! your Maker prostrate lies£ On the bloody tree behold him; Hear him cry, before he dies; "It is finish'd!" Sinner, will not this suffice? €f Lo! th' incarnate God ascended^ Pleads the merits of his bloody Venture on him, venture wholly r Let no other trust intrude; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. T Saints and angels, join'd in concert* Sing the praises of the Lamb; While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo with hi^name: Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing the same-. 177. P„ JVL Newton. Inviting* I ©INNER, hear the Saviour's call, b^ He now is passing by, He has seen thy grievous thrall^ And heard thv mournful cry EVANGELICAL HY3IXS. 137 He has pardons to impart, Grace to save thee from thy feat$ See the love that fills his heart,, And wipes away thy tears. 2 Why art thou afraid to come r And tell him all thy case! He will not pronounce thy doom r Nor frown thee from his face. Wilt thou fear Irmnanuel] Wilt thou dread the Lamb of Godr Who, to save thy soul from hell, Has shed his precious blood] 3 Think, how on the cross he hung", Pierc'd with a thousand wounds; Hark! from each, as with a tongue v The voice of pardon sounds! See, from all his bursting veins, Blood of wond'rous virtue flow> Shed to wash away thy stains, And ransom thee from woe. 4 Though his majesty be great, His mercy is no less; Though he thy transgressions hate,- He feels for thy distress. 8y himself the Lord has sworn He delights not in thy deattr; But invites thee to return, That thou may'st live by faith. 9 Raise thy downcast eyes, and see What throngs his throne surround*/' These, though sinners once like thee; Have full salvation found. Yield not then to unbelief, W hile he says "there yet is room^ Though of sinners thou art chief^ £tfnce. Jesus calls thee, come. 138 EVANGELICAL TTYMNg. 178. L. JUL The pressure of sin. 1 ^\H, that my load of sin were gon^ \J Oh that T could at last submit, J > At Jesus' feet to lay me down, To lay my soul at Jesus' feet. 2 When shall mine eyes behold the lamb,, The God of my salvation seel Weary, \> Lord, thou know'st I am, Yet still I cannot come to thee. 3 Rest for my soul T long to find; Saviour, if mine indeed thou art, * Give me thy meek and lowly mind, And stamp thine image on my heart. 4 I would (but thou must give the pow'r) My heart were from its sins released: Oh, let me see that happy hour, 'Twill fill my soul with heav'nly peace. § Oome, Lord, the drooping sinner cheer, Let not my Jesus long delay, Appear in my poor heart, appear, My God, my Saviour, come I pray. 179. C. M. Brown. Imploring mercy. — Luke xviii. 13. 1 X ORD, at thy feet in dust T lie, JLi And knock at mercy's door; With huiiihle heart a?id weeping eye^ Thy favor I implore. 2 On me, O Lord, do thou display Thy rich forgiving love; Oh take my heinous iruilt away, heavy load remove. 3 Without thy grace, T sink oppressed Down to the gates of hell; EVANGELICAL HYMX5-. 130 *Oli give my troubled spirit rest. And all my tears dispel. I 'Tis mercy, mercy, J implore, Oh may tLy bowels move; Thy grace is an exhaustless store, And thou thyself art love. 3 Should I at last in heav'n appear, To join thy sakits above; I'll shout that mercy brought me there; . siug thy bleeding love. l^u. L. 31. Cl.nmck. SccJcing pardon, — Ps. xxvii. 8. 1 T ORD, at thy feet I prostrate fall, JLi Oppressed with fears to thee I calif" Reveal thy pardoning- love to me. And set my captive spirit free. 3 Hast thou not said, "seek ye my face!" The invitation I embrace; I'll seek thy face; thy .Spirit give; Oh let me see thy face, and live. 3 I'll wait, perhaps my Lord may coined If back I turn, hell is my doom; And begging in his way. I'll lie Till the sweet hour he passeth by. 1 I'll seek his face with cries and tears; With secret sighs and fervent prayers; And if not heard, I'll waiting ^:t, And perish at my Saviour's i"cct. t thou, Lord, see ail my pain, bid me seek thy face in vain? Thou wilt not, canst not, me deceive, »oul that seeks thy face shall live. 6 "Then venture, O my soul, in prayeflg n perish pleading her* 140 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. The blood of Christ, that crimson sea,-' "Shall wash my load of guilt away.'' 181. L. M. Prayer of a Penitent. — Ps. vi. 1 /^\H that the Lord would hear my cry,- V^F And stay his anger, lest I die! Thy wrath is just — yet O forgive'. And let a mourning sinner live. 2 In all my frame, without, within, I feel the sad effects of sin; How long, my God, must I complain^ And deprecate thy wrath in vain] 3 Oh, should I die depriv'd of thee! What being else can succour me? Thy frowns would rend my soul in deaths And sink it to the depths beneath. 4 Ye darling sins, that plague me so, The greatest enemies I know, Depart — for God hath heard my prayer^ And will not let me long despair. 5 No; I shall yet his goodness bless; And when this transient life shall pass*? Then, full of glory, I shall prove He can be just, and sinners love* 182. L. 31. The sinner's prayer. i "Y\T**^ T ' g rac i° us Lord, when shall it fit ▼ T That I shall find my all in thee; The fulness of thy promise prove, The seal of thine eternal love? 2 Thee, only thee, I fain would find, And cast the world and flesh behind?" A helpless soul, I come to thee, "With only sin and misery? EVANGELICAL HYMNS, 141 3 Lord, I am sick, my sickness cure; I want, do thou enrich the poor; Under thy mighty hand I stoop, Oh lift the abject sinner up. 1 Lord, I am blind, be thou my sight; Behold I'm weak, be thou my mightj, A helper of the helpless be, And Let me find my all in thee. 183. C. Bf. Steele. Absence from God. 1 /^kH thou, whose tender mercy hears V^F 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 wand'rer mourn; Hast thou not bid me seek thy face? Hast thou not said, return. 1 3 Absent from thee, my guide, my light* Without one cheering ray; Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night. How desolate my way! 4 Oh shine on this benighted hearty With beams of mercy shine; And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joys divine. Thy presence only can bestow i'4'hts which never cloy; Be ti.is my solace here below, And my eternal joy! 1-1. 7s. Hammond. Pc — Cant. ii. 5. 1 |^1 R S Lord im line thine ear, 142 EVANGELICAL IIYMNs. Sore distress^! with guilt am I 3- Give me Christ, or else I die. 2 Wealth aud honour 1 disdain; Earthly comforts all are vain^ These can cever satisfy, Give me Christ, or else I die. 3 Lord, deny me what thou wilt, Only take away my guilt; Mourning at thy feet I lie, Give me Christ, or else I die, 4 All unholy and unclean, I am nothing else hut sin; I to thee for mercy fly, Give me Christ, or else 1 die. 5 Thou dost freely save the lost; In thy grace alone I trust; With my earnest suit comply; Give me Christ, or else I die. 6 Oh, my God, what shall I say! Take, O take my sins away; Jesus' blood to me apply, Give me Christ, or else I die. 7 Does the Father seem to frown* I take shelter in the Son; Jesus, to thine arms I fly, Save me, Lord, or else I die. 185. C. AI. Strong. The sinner's complaint. 1 T OXG have I walk'd this dreary road, JLi Beset with darkness round; JVor seen, nor heard a smiling God, ZSor one bright moment found. 2 Others, who once did join my speech. f \^d mourn'd in paiaful lay. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 143 Now, mounting up with rapture, stretchy To seize a heav'nly day. 3- Far left behind to feel my woe, With harden'd heart to groan, Each pray'r, each struggle sinks me low, Each breath repeats my moan. 4 The lengthen'd day, the gloomy night, Draw fast the bands of grief: Sometimes despair o'ercloutis my sight, And says, "there's no relief." 5 Then conscience thunders, Sinai flames— I try again to rise; The trial fails, and conscience blames My pray'rs, my tears, my cries. 6 'Tis thus perplex'd, forlorn, a;.d lost, I spend my weary days; No Jesus comes; my hopes are cross 'c^ While others sing and praise. 1-6. L. M. Stkoxg. God's answer. 1 OINNER, behold I've heard thy groan, £5 I know thy heart, thy life IVe known; I've seen thy hope from grace proclaim 'd., Thy trembling fear when Sinai flam'd. 2 To me, the mighty God, attend. In me, behold the sinner's friend; 'Twas I who gave thy conscience voice, Thou hast oppos'd by sinful choice. 3 Think not to bribe my sovereign grace, Nor move me by a sorrowing face; 'Tis thine own heart makes grace delay. And hides a parxTning glorious day. 4 Mov'd by thy fear and not by love, Thy daily pray'rs are sent at '144 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. Thou hast not wishM ray will to meet* Nor lain submissive at my feet. 5 Should thy proud will at length submit. With holy sorrow deeply smit, Thy voice would be the first to say, I'm glorious in this long delay. 6 Stay, sinner, cease my grace to chide, Nor think thy moan such sin can hide; Delay no more, repent and live, Or meet the death my wrath must give. 187. L. M. A sinner submitting- to God. 1 X^J7"EARY of struggling with my pain, Jr Hopeless to burst this sinful chain, At length I give the contest o'er, And seek to free myself no more. X} From my own works at last I cease — God that creates must seal my peace; Fruitless my toil, and vain my care, Unless thy sovereign grace I share. 3 Lord, I despair myself to heal; I see my sin but do not feel; Nor shall I till thy Spirit blow, And bid th' obedient waters flow. 4 'Tis thine a heart of flesh to give, Thy gifts I only can receive; Here then to thee I all resign, — To draw, redeem, and seal is thine. 188. L. M. Cruttenden. Confession and Sttbmission. I T OWN my guilt, my sins confess; X Can men or devils make them more) Of crimes already iUimberless, Yftin the attomot to swett the. score EVANGELICAL fflM. 14a 2 Were the black list before my sight, While I remember thou hast died, 'Twill only urge my speedier flight* To seek salvation at thy side. 3 Low at thy feet I'll cast me down, To thee reveal my guilt and fear, And, if thou spurn me from thy throne, I'll be the first who perish'd there. 189. S. M. The simier cured. — John v. 2 — 9. 1 T>ESIDE the gospel pool, J3 Appointed for the poor, From year to year a sinful sod Had waited for a cure. 2 The voice of one unknown, Advancing where he lay, Bespoke him in a gentle tone, And thus it seem'd to say; 3 "Poor, sinful, dying soul, Why linger here and die? Only consent to be made whole, You need no longer lie. 4 "The Saviour passing by, Well knows your sinking state, And while the Saviour is so nigh, The sinner need not wait." 5 That voice dispell'd the charm, His fatal slumbers broke; He saw his sins with fresh alarm, And fear'd the vengeful stroke. friends His tender passions move: EVANGELICAL HYttXS. \A\ And while he liv'd his constant theme Was still redeeming love. 4 Gently he rais'd his sacred hands. Before his last remove: And the last whispers of his tongue, Sigh'd forth redeeming love. 6 Through life's wide waste, with weary fee*' In darkness I may rove; But never can my heart forget Redeeming, dying love. G Oh, that before his sacred throne* 1 all its sweets may prove; ill as my pleasures rise, my song bhall be redeeming love. 192. L. M. Cowper, The new convert humbled. THE new-born child of gospel grace, Like some fair tree when summer's nigh Beneath Immanuel's shining face, Lifts up his blooming branch on high. '4 No fear he feels, he sees no foes; No conflict yet his faith employs; Nor has he learnt to whom he owea The strength and peace his soul enjoys. 3 But sin soon darts its cruel sting, And comforts sink from day to day: What seern'd his own, a self-fed spring. Proves but a brook that glides away. 4 When Gideon arm'd his num'rous host\ The Lord soon made his numbers less, And said — lest T9rael vainly boast — :y arm procur'd me this SUCcei T> Thus will he bring our spirits down. And draw pur ebbing comfu* 148 EVANGELICAL HYMN'S. That, sav'd by grace, but not our own. We may not claim the praise we owe. 193. C. M. Newton. The new convert humbled. 1 A NXIOUS, I strove to find the way, jLjL Which to salvation led; I listen'd long, 1 tried to pray, And heard what many said. ;? When some of joys and comforts told , I fear'd that I was wrong; For I was stupid, dead, and cold, Had neither joys nor song. 3 The Lord my lab 'ring heart reliev'd^ And made my burden light; Then for a moment I believ'd, And thought that all was right. 4 Of fierce temptatior.s others talk'd, Of anguish and dismay; Through what distresses they had walk'd Before they found the way. 5 Ah! then I thought my hopes were vain ; For J had liv'd at ease; I wish'd for all my fears again, To make me more like these. 6 I had my wish, the Lord disclos'd The evils of my heart; And left my naked soul expos'd To Satan's nery dart. 7 Alas! I cried in deep despair, Borne down with fearful pain! How can T these fierce terrors beaiu l And who will now sustain! $ Again my Saviour brought me aitl 3 A«d when he set me free* EVANGELICAL HYMNS. HO •Trust simply on my word," he said, • ; And leave the rest to me." 194. S. If. Cowper. Warning against backsliding: I T>EWARE of Peter's word, JD Nor confidently say, *'I never will deny the LordV" But, "grant 1 never may.' 3 fl Man's wisdom is to seek His strength in God alone; And e'en an angel would be weag ; Who trusted in his own. 3 Retreat beneath his wings, And in his grace confide; This more exalts the King of kings Than all your works beside. *4 In Jesus is our store; Grace issues from his throne; Whoever says, "I want no more," Confesses he has none. 195. C. M* Newton, that I were as in months past. — Job xxix.L' 1 ^WEET was the time, when first I feK ►^ The Saviour's pard'ning blood Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt. And bring me- home to God. 2 Soon as the morn the light reveal'd, His praises tun VI my tongue; Ami when the ev'ning shades prevail'd. His love was all my song. 3" In pray'r my soul drew near the Lord. And saw his glory shine; n I read Lis holy word ; 1 riJTd each promise mine i50 EVANGELICAL tlYUM. 4 But now when ev'ning shade pre\ IVIy soul in darkness mourns; And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me returns. 5 aJv pray'rs are now an empty noise^ For Jesus hides his face; I read — the promise meets my eye*. But will not reach my case. 6 Rise, Lord, now help me to prevail," And make my -soul thy care; I know thy mercy cannot fail — Let me that mercy share. 196. 7s. Burdened Pilgrim. \ T>ILGRIM, burden M with thy sin r JL Haste to Zion's gate to-day; There, till mercy let thee in, Knock, and weep, and watch, and pray $ Knock — for mercy lends an ear; Weep — she marks the sinner's sigh; Watch — till heav'nly light appears; Pray — she hears the mourner's cry. 3 Mourning Pilgrim! what for thee In this world can now remain? Seek that world, from which shall flee Sorrow, shame, and tears and pain. 4 Sorrow shall forever fly; Shame shall never enter there; Tears be wip'd from ev'ry eye; Pain in endless bliss expire. 197. L. M. Medley. Stony heart lamented. — Fzek. xxxvi. 27—37 1 1|~ ORD, h urden'd sinner moun^ fLA Who gladly would to thee return: EVANGELICAL HYMNS, 151 Thy tender mercies O impart, And take away this stony heart. ii 'Tis this hard heart which sinks me dowm. Nor asks thy smile, nor fears thy frown; This causes ail my woe and smart; Lord, take away this stony heart. 3 'Tis this hard heart my gracious Lord, Which scorns thy love, and slights thy word^ Which tempts me from thee to depart; Lord, take away this stony heart. 4 Tis this hard heart which day by day, Would shut my rmmth, nor let me pray; Yea, would from ev r ry duty start; Lord, take away this stony heart. -5 Sure the bless'd day will shortly come, When this hard heart shall know its doom; When I no more shall sin retain, Nor of a stony heart complain. 9 Yes, friendly death, with welcome stroke, Will loose the chain, will break the yoke; And when arriv'd on Canaan's shore A stony heart be felt no more. 199. L. M. Hart. Hardness of heart lamented. 1 jf~\H for a glance of heav'niy day, \J To melt this stubborn stone away; And thaw, with beams of love divine, This heart, this frozen heart of mine. 2 The rocks can rend, the earth can quake, The seas can roar, the mountains shake; ' Of h'A>\:n<™ all things bIu sign But I Lne, !• the sorrows thou !. .1 would melt 7 152 EVANGELICAL IfYMX> But I can read each moving line, And nothing moves this heart of mint 4 Eternal Spirit, mighty God, Apply within the Saviour's blood; Tis his rich blood, and his alone, Can move and melt this heart of stone 199. C. M. Williams. Private Devotion. 1 "¥ETHILST thee I seek, protecting Power! TV Be my vain wishes still'd; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be fill'd, 2 Thy leve the pow'r of thought bestowed. To thee my thoughts would soar: Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd; 'I hat mercy I adore. 8 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see! Each blessing to my soul most dear,. Because conferr'd by thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days. In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise^ Or seek relief in prayer. m When gladness wings my favor'd hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill; Resign'd, when storms of sorrow low'r, My soul shall meet thy will. $ My lifted eyes, without a tear, n i he gathYing storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear; That heart will rest on thee. EVANGELICAL HYMIsS. 15$ 200. L. M. Hart. Pray icithout ceasing. — 1 Thess. y. 17. X TJRAYER was appointed to convey MT The blessings God designs to give; Long as they live, should christians pray: For only while they pray, they live. 2 The christian's heart his prayer indites 1 , He speaks as prompted from within; The Spirit his petition writes. And Christ receives and gives it m. 3 If pains afflict, or wrongs oppress — If cares distract, or fears dismay— If guilt deject — if sin distress, The remedy's before thee — pray. 4 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak, Tho' thought be broken — language lame*; Pray, if thou canst, or canst not speak, Bat pray with faith in Jesus' name. 201. C. M. 3l0NTG0MERY. Behold he prayeth. — Acts ix. II, 1 TDRA.YER is the soul's sincere desire\ JL Unutter'd or express'd; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast-. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye. When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimcst strains that reac.l* The majesty on high. 4 Prayer is the christian's vital breath? The christian's native a4r^ 154 EVANGELICAL HYM.N-. His watchword at the gate of death-** He enters lieav'n with prayer. 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And say, — "Behold he prays!" 202. S. M. Newton. Importunate. — Luke xviii. 1 — 7-. 1 TESUS, who knows full well Cr The heart of every saint, Invites us all our griefs to tell,. To pray, and never faint. 2 He hows his gracious car— We never plead in vain, Then let us wait till he appear,. And pray, and pray again. 8 Though unbelief suggest, "Why should we longer waitlV He bids us never give him rest, But knock at mercy's gate. 4 Jesus, the Lord, will hear His chosen when they cry; Yes, though he may awhile forbear. He'll help them from on high. i> Then let us earnest cry, And never faint in prayer: He sees, he hears, and from on high; Will make our cause his care. 203. L. M. Cowper. w H ,: Exhortation to prayer. H -\T various hindrances we meet coming to a mercy-seat! Yet who, that knows the worth of prayer ; But wishes to be often there.' EVA^GELTCAL HYMNS. 155 f J Prayer makes the darken'd cloud withdraw? Prayer climbs the ladder JacoV saw — Gives exercise to faith and love — Brings every olessing from above. S Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the christian's armour bright'; And Satan trembles, when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 4 While Moses stood with arms spread wide* Success was found en Israel's side; But when, through weariness, they fail'JL That moment Amalek prevaii'd. 5 Have you no words! ah! think again; Words flow apace when you complain^ And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the s-.. i tale of all your care. Were half the breath, thus vainly spent. To heav'n in supplication sent, Your cheerful songs would olVner be, Vf Hear what the Lord has done for me :. ?s. ■Jacob's wrestling- with God. — Gen. xxxii, 2tf 1 "1" OKI), I cannot let thee go, _Li Till a blessing thou bestow; Do not turn away thy face; Mine's an urgent, pressing case. *2 J)cst thou ask me, who I am] Ah! my Lord, thou know'st my name i ct tie question gives a plea, To support my suit with thee! hou didst once a wretch behold,, m thy gr j — '• el, Lord was I. 156 Evangelical hymjb 4 Once a sinner near despair ■Sought thy mercy-seat by pray'i;:. . Mercy heard and set him free, Lord, that mercy came to me. £ Many days have pass'd since thetj.. Many changes I have seen; Yet have been upheld till now; Who could hold me up but thou? "# Tnou hast help'd in ev'ry need — This emboldens me to pl^ad; After^o much mercy past, Canst thou let me sink at las4;£ 7 No — I must maintain my hold — *Tis thy goodness make9 me bold^ I can no denial take, When I plead for Jesus' sake- 205. C. M. Medley. My God wtU hear me. — Mic. vii. 7. 1 PTVO thee, O Lord, my heav'nly King-. JL Now will my soul draw near; Thankful of this sweet truth to sing^ That thou, my God, wilt hear. 'i Though I am poor and needy too, And scarce know what to say; And though my words are faint and few, My God will hear me pray. 6 Through Christ, I come, and mercy claiiiK Who lives to intercede; For in his dear, adored name, My God will hear me plead. , 4 Though oft with sins, and doubt and fears. My soul is much cast down; And though o'erwhelm'd with sighs and tear*, My God will hear me groan. EVANGELICAL HYH&& 157 Z» Then whilst my life and breath remain,^ I'll humbly persevere; £_ And when to glory I attain, 3Iy God will hear me there. 206. C. M. Hoskins. Prayer for the Spirit's {influence. I TN thy great name, O Lord, we ccmf . JL To worship at thy feet; Oh pour the Holy Spirit down On all that now shall meet. ^ We come to hear Jehovah speak, To hear the Saviour's voice: Thy face and favour, Lord, we seek. Xow make our hearts rejoice. 3 Teach us to pray, and praise, and hea?j. And understand thy word; To feel thy blissful presence near, And trust our living Lord. 4 Let sinners, Lord, thy goodness prove. And saints rejoice in thee; het rebels be subdu'd by love, And to the Saviour flee. C. M. Watt*. Breathing- after the Holy Spirit. 1 #^OME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, V_y With all thy quick'ning rowers? x Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel ere below/ Fond of these trilling- t Our souls can neit go To reach eternal joys. 3 In vain we tune our formal soi gj In vain we strive to rise; 158 EVAXOELICAL IIYUN5. Jlosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Dear Lord! and shall we ever live At tins poor dying rate! Our love so Taint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great! % Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love ; And that shall kindle ours. 3D8. S. M. Hart. John xiv. 26. I J^OMF, Holy Spirit, come, \~s Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the sorrow from our minds — The darkness from our eyes. •13 Convince us of our sin; Then lead to Jesus' blood; And to our wondVing view revesfl The secret love of ixod. 3 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart — To sanctify the soul — To pour fresh life in every part. And new-create the whole. A Revive our drooping faith; Our doubts and fears remove; And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. ». S. VI. H. Invocation to the Holy Spirit. I TJTEST Comforter Divine! JD Whose rays of \mid our g'o . shine. And point our souk above:-* rN 1 ?. 150 with '-still small vol' And bid the mourning saint rejoice, Though earthly .joys decay; — 3 Thou — whose ids;. ^th Can mak care, And e'en the gloomy vale 0/ death A smile of glory wear; — 4 Thou — who dost fill the heart With love to ail our rare, Blest Comforter — to us imp sings of thy grace. 210. S 7. J 1 TJOLY GHOST, dispel our sadn' XI Pierce the clouds of sinful night; Come thou source of sweetest glai Breathe thy life and spread thy light; Loving Spirit, God of peace, Great distributor of grace. Rest upon this congregation! Hear, Oh. hear our supplication. 2 From that height which knows no measure. As ■ gracious shower descend, Bringing down ti ■ reasure Man can wish or God can send. O thou Glory shining d Fn m thy illumination! Rest on all I ou best of all donations can give or we implore; Having thy sweet consolatk. We ne^ed wish fur nothing eboj 1G0 EVANGELICAL I lKAi^g . Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, Now descending from above, Rest on all this congregation! Make our hearts thy habitation. PART II. 8s. Rippon. 1 T^ESCEND, Holy Spirit the Dove,, mJ And visit a sorrowful breast; My burden of guilt to remove, And bring me assurance and rest; Thou only hast pow'r to relieve A sinner o'erwhelm'd with his load: The sense of redemption to give, And sprinkle the heart with thy bloo£. 2 With me, if of old thou hast strove, And kindly withheld me from sin; Resolv'd by the strength of thy love. My worthless affections to win; The work of thy mercy revive, Invincible mercy exert, And keep my weak graces alive, And set up thy rest in my heart. 3 If, when I have put thee to grief, And madly to folly return'd, Thy goodness has been my relief. And lifted me up as I mourn'd: O, spirit of pity and grace, Relieve me again and restore; My spirit in holiness raise, To fall, and to grieve thee, no more- 4 If now I lament after God, And pant for a taste of his love, — If Jesus, who pour'd out his blood, Obtain'd me a mansion above; — Come, heavenly Comforter, come, Sweety wUpess ©f mercy diviueT EVANGELICAL RYKTO, 161 And make me thy permanent home, And seal me entirely thine. 211. L. 31. Xfwton. Prayer to God the Spirit. — Ex. xvii. 6. 1 l^k THOU, at whose almighty word, V^r The glorious light from darkness sprung. Thy quick'niug influence afford, [tongue. And clothe with pow'r the preacher^ 2 ? Tis thine to teach him how to speak, 'Tis thine to give the hearing ear; ; Tis thine the stubborn heart to break, And make the careless sinner fear. 'Tis also thine, almighty Lord, To cheer the poor, desponding heart, O, speak the soul-reviving word, And bid the mourner's fears depart. 4 Thus while we in the means are found, We still on thee alone depend; To make the gospel's joyful sound, Effectual to the promis'd end. 212. C, M. Neediiam. Short devotions the life of religion. — Matt. vi. 7,g. 1 TT ORD, in thy courts we now appear, JLi And bow before thy throne: Before our lips begin to move, Our wants to thee are known. 2 Thou know'st the language of the heart. The meaning of a sigh; Dear Father, hear our humble pray'r> And bring thy blessings nigh. 3 Few be our words and short our pray While we together meet; Short duties keep religion up, •i vl majse devotion sweet, It 162 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 213. C. M. Hart. Prayer for Spiritual aid. 1 /^k^CE more we come before our God; \J Gnce more thy blessing ask: Oh may no duty seem a load, iVo worship prove a task. 2 May we receive the word we hear, Each in an honest heart; Hoard up the precious treasure there. And never with it part. 3 Bid the refreshing north-wind wake; Say to the south-wind, blow: Let every plant the pow'r partake, And all the garden grow. 4 Revive the parch'd with heav'nly showers, The cold with warmth divine; And, as the benefit is ours, Be all the glory thine. 214, L. M. Favvxett A hymn for the beginning of worship. 1 fX^HY presence, gracious God, afford: JL Prepare us to receive thy word; Now let thy voice engage our car, And faith be mix'd with what we hear. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remow, And fix our hearts and hopes above; With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us thy sacred word apply, With sovereign pow'r and enerpry: And may we in thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal; Teach us to know and do thy wijh EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 163 . ing pow'r and love display, And guide us to the realms of day. 215. ?s. Hammond. Humble request. — Jer. xxix. 13. 1 "If ORD, we come before thee now, M-J \t thy feet we humbly bow; Oh do not our suit disdain: .Shall we seek thee. Lord, in vain! 2 In thine own appointed ' Now we seek thee, here we stay: Lord, we cannot let thee go, Till a blessing thou best' : ud some message from thy word That may joy and peace affoi Let thy Spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart. 4 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind; Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in thee. 216. L. M. Andrews. Praying society pleading' Jbr the tin 1 T" ORD, while we meet to speak and hear. JLi To sing and join in social prayer, Thy gracious aid to us impart, Possess and warm each frozen heart. 2 Oh that thou wouldest now come down show'rs on meadows newly m Thy gracious influence shed abroad, And wg shall triumph in our God. • i that religion might revive, ;id, and grow, and thrive, re in gloi work dhine. 1G4 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4 Refresh and quicken all thy saints, Remove their fears and sad complaints, Oh lire their hearts with sacred love; Give sweet foretastes of joys above. v sinners see their dreadful doom. And quickly fly from wrath to come; May Christ be form'd in every soul, And grace the pow'r of sin control. £ Oh that our vain and thoughtless youtfy May feel the force and pow'r of troth; Unite their hearts, with sweet accord, To seek, and love, and serve the Lord. 7 Thou Viessed, sacred Spirit, come, And let thy presence fill this room; Oh work on all assembled here, And let thy glory now appear. 217. C. M. Newton. A hymn for Christian Conference. 1 ^~\H Lord, our languid souls inspire^, VJ^ For here we trust thou art! Send down a coal of heav'nly fire, To warm each waiting heart. 2 Shew us some tokens of thy love, Our fainting hope to raise; And pour thy blessing from above, That we may render praise. 3 Within these walls let holy praise, And love and concord dwell: Here give the troubled conscience, easc^ The wounded spirit heal. 4 The feeling heart, the melting eye, The humble mind bestow; And shine upon us from on high A To make our graces grow. EVANGELICAL KYMKS. 6 3Iay we in faith receive thy word, In faith present our pray'rs; ind in the presence of our Lord, Unbosom all our cares. 6 And may the gospel's joyful sound. Enforc'd by mighty grace, Induce dead sinners ail around, To come and fill the place. 218. C 31. B. Evening twilight, 1 ~|~ LOVE to steal awhile away -I From every cumVring care, And spend the hours of setting dav>. In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear, And all His promises to plead, Where none but God can h< 5 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore, And all my cares and sorrows cast-* On him whom I adore. 4 I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heav'n; -]>ect doth my strength renew \ \ bile here by tempests driv'n. 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er, y its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. 210. C. M. Doddrii ' 'ok.-— Matt. vi. 0. 1 liiATJB 1GG JEVANGBLICAI. HTHtt^S. In deep retirement thou art nigh. With heart-discerning sight. 8 There may thy piercing- eye survej solemn homage paid. With every morning's dawning ray, And every evening's shade. 3 Oh, let thy own celestial fire The incense still inflame; While my warm vows to thee aspire, Through my Redeemer's name. 4 So shall the visits of thy love My soul in secret Mess; So shalt thou deign in worlds above. j'ny suppliant to conf 220. 8, 7. Xewtox. Declension lamented. 1 g~\SCE, O Lord, thy garden flourished, \Jr Every part look'd gay and green; Then thy word our spirits nourish'd, Happy seasons we have seen! 2 But a drought has since succeeded, And a sad decline we see: Lord, thy help is greatly needed, Help can only come from thee. •me, in whom we once delighted, We shall meet no more below; Some, alas! we fear are blighted, — Scarce a single leaf they show. I Dearest Saviour, hasten hither, Thou canst make them bloom again: Oli, permit them nut to wither, Let not all our hopes be vain! EVANGELICAL HYXX3. lt>7 221. L. M. DwiGHT. The Church's complaint. 1 Tj" ORD, in these dark and dismal days* -Li We mourn the hidings of thy face; Proud enemies our path surround, To level Zion with the ground. M Her songs, her worship they deride, And hiss thy word with tongues of pride, And cry, V insult our humble prayer, "Where is your God, ye Christians, whcteV' 3 Errors and sins and follies grow; . Thy saints bow down in deepest woe; Their love decays, their zeal is o'er, And thousands walk in Christ no more. 4 To happier days our bosoms turn; Those days but teach us how to mourn; The God who bade his mercy flow, In wrath withdraws his blessing now. 5 The blessing frfc'm thy truths withdrawn; Its quickening, saving influence gone: Unwarn'd, tfnwaken'd, sinners hear, Nor see their awful danger near. 6 In dews unseen, or scanty showers, Thy Spirit sneds his healing powers; The thirsty ground is parch'd beneath; And ali is barrenness and death. 7 Vet still, thy name be ever btess'd, bee our • ope shall safely rest; Zion her Saviour soon shall see, Array'd to set his Israel free. is' sake, attend our cry, Shine on thy churchei, lest they Jic*/' j work rei ice, bid sinners live. 1G8 EVANGELICAL HYMN'S, 222. L. M. D might. Prayer of the Church for the presence of ( 1 /^H thou, whose hand thy kingdom sways, V-F Whom earth, and hell, and heaven obeys, To help thy chosen sons appear, And shew tl.y power and glory here! 2 While stupid wretches sunk in. sleep, Slide onward to the fiery deep, To senso and sin, and madness, given, Believe no hell, and wish no heaven! 3 While fools deride, while foes oppress, And Zion mourns in deep distress; Her friends withdraw, her foes grow bold, Truth fails, and love is waxen cold. 4; Oh haste, with every gift inspir'd, With glory, truth, and grace, attirM; Thou Star of heav'n's eternal morn; Thou Sun, whom beams divine adorn! 5 Saints shall be glad befc? . thy face, And grow in love, and truth, ar.d gracej Thy church shall flourish in thy sight. With fruits of peace, and pure delight . 6 Oh hither, then, thy footsteps bend; Swift as a roe, from hills descend; Mild as the Sabbath's cheerful ray, Till life unfolds eternal day! 223. L. M. Fawcett. Lamenting after the Lord. — \ Sam. vii. t>. 1 f OOK from on high, great Ocd, and sec JLi Thy saints lamenting after thee; The tokens of thy presence give. And now thy gracious work revive. 2 How did thy ancient people mourn. And wish to see thy kind return! KTM39B, 1G:> T to thee OB Mizpeh'e plain. "(J 3 We join cur humble voice v "dent pray Lc r v Ana crown t. success. 4 Thy cheering grace, O God, impart, Bind up and roken he. Our sins subdue, our soufc 1 let our foes prevail no i; 7.4. Njbwtoh. Pr l I — Pfc lu O . ft. 1 QAVfOUR, ::ion: k3 Grant us, Lor in< All will come to desolation, Unless thcu return again. Lord, revive All our h* 2 Keep no longer at a di .c upon us from on . tance, die. 3 Let our mutual love be iei i Lke us pr^ I.» t each one est? on the world's bewitching- snares. 4 Break the ten irer; I heart to fl< To revive thy work fcfn C. M. Kb 1 "13 V whom 170 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. And, what should fill us with surprise, They seem divided too. 2 By whom shall Jacob now arise? For Jacob's foes are strong; I read their triumph in their eyes, They think he'll fall ere long; 3 By whom shall Jacob now arise? Can any tell by whom] Say, shall this branch that wither'd lies, Again revive and bloom? 4 Lord, thou canst tell — the work is thine, The help of man is vain — On Jacob now arise and shine, And he shall live again. 226. L. M. Hyde. The restoration of Lrael. 1 rilHE Lord will not forget the grace JL Reserved for faithful \bra\m's race; His love their wand'rings shall restore, And guide them, that they stray no more, *2 Israeli 'tis thine accepted day, Thy God himself prepares the way; Behold his ensign from afar — Behold the light of Jacob's Star. 3 That Star, which once one Betble'm rose, A token on thy mountain gh The morn of earth's bless M jubilee Sheds its sweet early light on thee. 4 And thou, who once on Israel's ground, A homeless wanderer wast found, Redeemer, on thy heav'nly throne, Still call that ancient church thine own; — 5 Bid her departed light return, Thy holy splendor round her burn; EVANGELICAL IIV3INS. 171 From prostrate Judah's ruins raise A living temple to thy praise. 227. C. W. Steele. National Feast. — Joel i. 14. 1 ^JEE, gracious Lord, before thy throne. ►3 Thy mourning people bend! 5 Tis on thy sovereign grace alone, Our humble hopes depend. t2 Tremendous judgments from thy hand Thy dreadful porjr r display; Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still we live to pray. 3 How chang'd alas! are truths divine. For error, guilt, and shame! What impious numbers, bold in sin. Disgrace the christian name! 4 Oh turn us. turn us, mighty Lord, By thy resistless grace; Then shall our hearts obey thy word. And humbly seek thy face. 5 Then should insulting foes invade. We shall not sink in fear; Secure of never-failing aid, When God, our God, is near. L. M. Steele. Confession and Prayer. LORD, while thy judgments shake the land, y people's eyes are fixM on thee! We own thy just, uplifted hand, Which thousands cannot, will not see. 2 How Long hast thou bestow'd thy care indulg'd, u: While other nat I i J EVANGELICAL IIYXX5. 3 But ah! both hcav'n and earth have he Ouf vile requital of thy love! We, whom like children thou hast rear'd. Rebels against thy goodness prove. 4 Lord, hear thy people ev'ry where, Who meet to mourn, confess and praV* The nation and thy churches spare, And let thy wrath be turn'd away. 229. 8, 7. Robinson. Grateful recollection. — 1 Sam. vii. 12. 1 ^^OME, thcu Fount of ev'ry blessing* v_y Tune my heart to sing thy *rrace: Streams of mercy, never ceasing", Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above: Praise the mount — I'm fix'd upon it—* Mount of God's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Eben Ezer, Kither by thy help I'm come, And I hope, by thy good pleasure?. Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger Wand'ring from the fold of God"! He, to rescue me from danger, Interpos'd with precious blood. 3 Oh! to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constraiu'd to be! Let. thy grace now like a fetter. Bind my wand'ring heart to t Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it — Prone to leave the God 1 love — Here's my heart — O take and seal it; Seal it for thy courts above. EVANGELICAL II Y3IX*. L. M. Tappan. There is a Harp. I rjlHERE Ls a harp whose thrili _fl_ :^e choir of heav'n ab 3Iid the blue arch the notes resound, While angels catch the song. of 1< is when beyond this vale of tears. A sainted spirit wings its way: And pure before the throne appear;, In robes of bright ethereal day. 3 Hark! the glad shout of sacred In choral numbers loud and I Th' angelic host their harps employ; And hail '.veil the son 231. G. M. Rejoicing in a revival of religion. HARK: Lear the sound, on earth 'tis found,, My soul delights to hear tpng love that's from above, irdon nought most dear. ters, a darning lire, Are passing through the land, Their ••hear, repent, and ; King Jesus is at hand." ling converts sing and praise their K And bless God's holy name; Whilst older saints leave their complaints* : joy to join the theme. 4 Con vine *d of sin men now begin To call upon the Lord, Tr. ey pray, and mourn the day In \ j scurn'd his word. t ruils, and frights the souls Of these who hate tfie truth^ 174 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS, And saints in prayer, cry, Lord, draw near. Have mercy on the youth. G Pour down a show'r of thy great powV, On ev'ry aching heart; On all who try, and humbly cry, That they may have a part. 7 Come, sinners, all, hear now God's call, And pray with one accord; Saints, raise your songs — with joyful tongues, To hail th' approaching Lord. 232. 8, 7. The Jubilee. 1 TTTARK! the jubilee is sounding, jLjL O! the joyful oews is come; Free salvation is proclaimed In and through God's only Son. Now we have an invitation To the meek and lowly Lamb: Glory, honour, and salvation: Christ, the Lord, is come to reign. 2 Come young sinners, don't neglect it. Come to Jesus in your prime; Great salvation — don't reject it; Oh receive it— now's your time: Now the Saviour is beginning To revive his work again: Glory, honour, &c. 3 Now let each one cease from sinning; Come and follow Christ 'the Way;' Ye shall all receive a blessing* If ye come without delay: Great salvation, long neglected, Thousands, seeking, now obtain: Glory, honour ; &c. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 17." 4 Let us run our race with patience, Looking unto Christ the Lord, For his throne shall stand forever, And Ids name shall be adored; He is worthy to be praised; He is our exalted King: Glory, honour, &c. 5 /Jon's children — praise your Jesus, Praise him, praise him evermore: May his love and grace constrain us To rejoice and to adore: Oh then let us join together To exalt his glorious name: Glory, honour, Arc. 233. C. M. Great joy in (hat City. — Acts viii. 3. 1 TJJOW much the drooping hearts revive JSlI Of those who fear the Lord; When sinners dead are made alive By iiis reviving word! 2 The ministers of Christ rejoice, When souls receive the word — When ransom M sinners hear his voice, Return and love the Lord. 3 The church of God their praises join, And of salvation si] They glorify the grace divine Of their victorious King. 4 In heav'n above, th' angelic throng \ round the throne rejoice; Kut sinners s:iv'd should swell the song With loudest — sweetest voice, 170 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 234. C. 31. Neediiau. Luke xv. 10. 1 ^kH, how divine, how sweet the jo\ t \J When but one sinner turns, And with a humble, broken heart, His sins and errors mourns! 2 PleasM with the news, the saints below, In songs their tongues employ; Beyond the skies the tidings go, And heav'n is fill'd with joy. 3 Well plcas'd the Father sees and hears The conscious sinner's moan; Jesus receives him in his arms, And claims him for his own. 4 Xor angels can their joys contain, But kindle with new tire: "The sinner lost is found, " they sin§> And strike the sounding lyre. S35. 8, 7. 4. Isa. lii. 10. 1 "^STES. we trust the day 13 break -Si Joyful times are near at hand: God, the mighty God, is speaking By his word in ev'ry land: When he chooses, Darkness liies at his command. 2 Let us hail the joyful season; Let us hail the dawning ray; When the Lord appears, there's reason To expect a glorious day: At ius presence Gloom and darkness flee away. 3 While the foe becomes more daring: While he ' Jesus, thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love thou art Visit us with thy salvation, Enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Breathe, oh! breathe thy loving Spirit Into ev'ry troubled breast; Let us all in thee inherit, Let us find thy promised rest; Take away the love of sinning. Take our load of guilt away; End the work of thy beginning,. Bring us to eternal day. 3 Carry on thy new creation. Pure and holy may we be; Let us see our whole salvation. Perfectly secur'd by Thee; Change from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place. - Till we cast our crowns before th.ee Lost in wonder, love and praise. 238. C. M. Loga>\ Isa. lv. 12, 13. 1 "[VJESSIAH! at thy glad approach. !▼ I The howling winds are still; Thy praises fill the lonely waste. And breathe from every hill. 2 The hidden fountains at thy call, Their sacred stores unlock; Loud in the desert, sudden streams Burst living from the rock. 3 The incense of the spring ascends* Upon the morning gale; Red o'er the hill the roses bloom. The lilies in the v?ie. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. J79 4 Renew'd, the earth a robe of lighti A robe of beauty wears; And in new heav'ns a brighter Sun Leads on the promis'd years. 5 Let Israel to the Prince of Peace The loud hosanna sing; "With hallelujahs, and with hymns_, U Zion, hail thy King. 2:30. 8, 7, 4. Kellt Zech. xiii. 1. 1 CJEE, from Zion's sacred mountain, ►^ Streams of living water flow: God has open'd there a fountain; This supplies the plains below: They are blessed, Who its sov'reign virtue know. 2 Through ten thousand channels flowing, Streams of mercy find their way; Life, and health, and joy bestowing, Making all around look gay: O, ye nations! Hail the long expected day. 3 Gladden'd by the flowing treasure, All enriching as it goes: Lo, the desert smiles with pleasure^ Buds and blossoms as the rose: Ev'ry object Sings for joy wher'cr it flows. 4 Trees of life the banks adorning, Yield their fruit to all around; Those who eat are sav'd from mourning, Pleasure comes and hopes abound: Fair their portion! Endless life with glory crow: 180 EVANGELICAL IIYftNS, 240. C. M. Tappan. To whom shall we go, but to thee? — John 6. ($£' 1 "V^7~HEN rankling sorrows wound the soul; ▼ f And cares invade the breast; When distant seems the blissful goal Of peace and lasting rest: 2 Where shall the mourning wand'rer go 9 Where shall the suff'rer tly; What bairn can heal corroding wo, Whose hand those tears can dry? "5 Say, shall we seek in sounding fame A cure for bitter care; Can echoing praise, or honour's name, Beguile the soul's despair? 4- Will grandeur, with its dazzling lure^ Bestow a kind relief; Can pageant pomp, and pride, ensure A balm for mental grief? 5 Doth pleasure with bewitching guile, Invite him to her arms? Too soon he finds the glance and smile Are curs'd. deceitful charms. § Where shall the mourning wand'rer go, O, where the sufT'rer fly! What balm can heal corroding wo, Whose hand, those tears can dry? 7 Saviottr! to thee, to thee alone, He flies, with anguish prest; For thou canst sothe the captive's moan, And give the weary rest. 241. L. M. Mebley. He hath do re all thing* well. — 3; ark vii. 3T ; J TVTOW in a song of g iteful praise, X 1 To my de^r Lord my voice I'y raise; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 181 With all his saints I'll join to tell, My Jesus hath done all things well. 2 All worlds his glorious pow'r confess; His wisdom all his works express; But O his love, what tongue can telll My Jesus hath done all things well. 3 How sovereign, wonderful and free >v Has been his love to sinful me! He pluck'd me as a brand from hell; My Jesus hath done all things well. 4 And since my soul has known his love What mercies has he made me prove! Mercies which do all praise excel; My Jesus hath done all things well 5 Whene'er my Saviour and my God Has on me laid his gentle rod, I know, in all that has befel, My Jesus hath done all things welJL 4$ Though oft a fiery, flaming dart, The tempter levels at my heart; With this I all his rage repel — My Jesus hath done all tilings welL 7 Soon shall I pass the vale of death, And in his arms shall lose my breath; Yet then my happy soul shall tell, My Jesus hath done all things well. $ And when to that bright world I rise, And join the anthems of the skies, Above the rest this note shall swell, My Jesus hath done all things well. 242. 7s. Cenmck. Rejoicing in hope. — Isa. xxxv. 10. Luke xii. 30* I I^HILDUFA of the heav'nly King, V^ As ye journey sweetly sing; 182 EVANGELICAL HYMN'S. Sing" your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 Ye are trav'ling home to God, In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall sec. 3 Shout, ye little flock, and blest, You near Jesus' throne shall rest. There your seats are now preparYL There your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land; Jesus Christ, your Father's Son: Bids you undismay'd go on. 5 Lord! submissive make us go, Gladly leavicg all below; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. 243. C, BL Joy in the Holy Ghos:. 1 "\/TY soul doth magnify the Lortlr ■ifJL My spirit doth rejoice In God, my Saviour and my God; I hear his joyful voice. I need not go abroad for joy— I have a feast at home; My sighs are turned iDto songs, The Comforter is come. 3 Down from on high the blessed Dove Is come into my breast, To witness God's eternal love; This is my heav'nly feast. 4 There is a stream that issues forth From God's eternal throne^ .XGELTCAL HYMXS. 1S3 And from the Lamb, a living stream. Clear as the crystal stone. ") That stream doth water Paradise^ It makes the angels sing-; One cordial drop revives my heart; Hence all my joys do spring". L'4L C. ML Gibbons. The increase of the Church promised and pledged. 1 TTV\THER, is not thy promise pledg'd M- To thine exalted Son, That through the nations of the earth Thy word of life shall run? 2 "Ask, and I give the heathen lands For thine inheritance, And to the world's remotest shores Thine empire shall advance." ~3 Hast thou not said that Abram's seed ■1 their Redeemer own; While Gentiles the same promise clairn, And bow before his throne? 4 Are not all kingdoms, tribes, and tongue?, I'ndcr th' expanse of heaven, To the dominion of thy ^on Without exception given? +5 From east to west, from north to south; Then be his name adord! Europe with all thy millions, shout Hosaana to the Lord! I Vsia ind Africa resound i shore to shore his fanu' 1 And thou, America, id songs 164 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 245. 8, 7, 4. P, William?. Prayer fir the spread of the Gospel. — Iss xlix. 22. lx. 4, 5. 1 /"VER the gloomy hills of darkness, V-r Look, my soul, be still and gaze. All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace; Blessed Jubilee, Let thy glorious morning dawn. 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude Barbarian see, That divine and glorious conquest. Once obtain'd on Calvary; Let the gospel Soon resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light, And from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night; And redemption, Freely purchas'd, win the day. 4 May the glorious day approaching, Thine eternal love proclaim, And the everlasting gospel, Spread abroad thy holy name, O'er the borders Of the great Immanuel's land. 5 Mighty Saviour, spread thy gospel ; Win and conquer, never cease; May thy lasting wide dominions- Multiply and still increase; 8 way thy sceptre, Saviour, all the world arouo EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 185" 246. L. M. Yoke. Prayer for the spread of the Gospel. X fTlHY people, Lord, who trust thy word^ JL And wait the smilings of thy face, Assemble round thy mercy seat, And plead the promise of thy grace- -J We consecrate these hours to thee, Thy sov'reign mercy to entreat; And feel some animating hope, We shall divine acceptance meet-, -3 Hast thou not promised to thy Son t That his dominion shall extend, Till ev'ry tongue shall call him Lonk And ev'ry knee before him bend? 4 Now let the happy time appear, The time to favor Zion come; Send forth thy heralds far and near, To call thy banish'd people home* 247. 8,7. Tappa>\ •Missions. 1 jT^ OD, our God, his power revealing-, VX In this latter harvest time, Bids his Sun, with wings of healing, Rise on each benighted clime. See! o'er vale and humbled mountain,, Rolls his conquering car to-day; See! his brightness, like a fountain^ Flooding all the glad highway. 2 By the Mission Ships that wander, Messengers to every sea, — By his servants toiling yonder, Where stern idols claim the knee*. He is error's night dispelling, Bidding, grace in rivers flow^ ISO EVANGELICAL II\?L.\<. From Antarctic to the dwelling Of the lowly Esquimaux. 3 Wake the harp, ye angels! ever Warble, ye melodious choirs! Sweet your minstrelsy, yet never With Redemption thrill those wire? • *Tis our song; and all your glory, Starry cruwns and hymns above, Fade, while Christians tell the story Of a Saviour's dying love. 248. 7, 6. Bp. Heber. •Missionary Hymn. 1 TT1ROM Greenland's icy mountain.* JF From India's coral strand; Where Vfric's sunny fountain? Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error s chain: 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though ev'ry prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are thrown: The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood ar^d stone.- -Q Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? .Salvation! Salvation! The joyful sound proclaim- EVANGELICAL IIY^rre. l$t Till earth's remotest nation Has learn'd Messiah's name. •-1 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story. And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole-: Till o'er our ranscm'd nature, The Lamb for sinners slain. Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. PART II. 8, 7. Kellv. 1 TTJTARK! a cry among the nations! -T3- "Come, and let us seek the Lorcr "Vain our former expectations; "Vain the idols we ador'd: "Zion's King is God alone; "Lt us bow before his throne." 2 See! from ev'ry quarter flowing, Joyful crowds assemble round:. Love in ev'ry heart is glowing: Praise is heard in ev'ry sound; While Jehovah shews his face, Glory nib the sacred place. 3 Weapons meant for mutual slaugi Now are instruments of peace; They who taste the living water Learn from war and strife to cease: Jesus reigns — the earth is still — All the nations do his will. 249. 7s. J. Marsdex. Mark xvi. 15. J /^O, ye messengers of God, vT Like the beams of morning fly Take the wonder-working rod, AVavc the banner cross on higlt^ 183 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2" Go to many a tropic isle On the bosom of the deep; Where the skies forever smile. And the blacks forever weep. 3 Where the golden gates of day Open on the palmy East, Wide the bleeding cross display. Spread the gospel's richest feast 4 Visit ev'ry heathen soil, Ev'ry barren, burning strand, Bid each dreary region smile, Lovely as the promis'd land^ & In yon wilds of stream and shade, Many an Indian wigwam trace;. And with words of love persuade Savages to sue for grace. $ Circumnavigate the ball- Visit ev'ry soil and sea; Preach the cross of Christ to all;- Jesus' love is full and free. 250. L. M. H. The AngeVs flight.— Rev. xiv. 6. X npHAT mighty angel, to whose hand J_ The everlasting word is giv'n, Waves his broad wing o'er sea and land, And soaring, cleaves the vault of heav'n,. 2 And say — shall aught oppose his flight? — Aught dim with clouds his flaming scroll? No! — not till truth with holy light Shall visit ev'ry heathen soul. 8 Not till blest peace shall spring to birth; Till hatred sheath his useless sword; 2?ot till the nations of the earth Become the kingdoms of the Lord EVANGELICAL HYX^S. 1*0 251. C. M. Logan. Mic. iv. 1 — 5. 1 "OEKOLD! the mountain of the LoriL JD In latter days, shall rise Above the mountains and the hills, And draw the wond'ring eyes. 2 To this the joyful nations round, All tribes and tongues, shall flow; "Up to the hill of God," they say, ^ **And to his courts we'll go." 3 The beams that shine on Zion ? s hili Shall lighten ev ? ry land; The King who reigns in Zioms tow'rf- Shall all the world command. 4 No longer hosts encount'ring hosts, Their millions slain deplore; They hang the trumpet in the hali, study war no more. 5 Come then — O, come from every* land,. [p at his shrine; walking in the light of God, With holy beauties shine. 258. 8. M. Dwioht. Love to the Chvrrh. — Ps. cxxxvii. 5, $ 1 ¥ LOVE t/y Kingdom, Lord, Jl The house of thine abode, Tc Church, our blest Redeemer savM With his own precious blood. •2 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heav'nly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. B If e'er to sons My voice or hands den 190 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. These hands let useful skill forsake. 1 his voice in silence die. 4 If e'er my heart forget Her welfare or her woe, Let every joy this heart forsake, And every grief o'erflow. 5 For her my tears shall fall; For her my prayers ascend: To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 6 Sure as thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield. And brighter bliss of heaven. 253. L. M. Gibbons. Acts x. 38. I "V^/TIEX Jesus dwelt in mortal clay, V r What were his works from day to day. But miracles of power and grace, That spread salvation through our race? 5 Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view Thy pattern, and thy steps pursue; Let alms bestow'd, let kindness done, Be witnessed by each rolling sun. 3 That man may last, but never lice*, "Who much receives, but nothing gives. Whom none can love, whom none can thank;. Creation's blot, creation's blank. 4 But he, who marks, from day to day, In generous acts, his radiant way, Treads the same path his Saviour trod. The path to glory and to Gcd. Evangelical hymns. 10J 25£ C. M. Barbaild. Charity. BLEST is the man, whose soft'ning heait Feels all another's pain; To whom the supplicating eye \Yas never rais'd in vain. Whose breast expands with gen'rous war.. G A stranger's woes to feel; And bleeds in pity o'er the wound He wants the power to heal. He spreads his kind supporting' arms To every child of grief: His secret bounty largely flows, And brings unasu'd relief. To gentle offices of love His feet are never slow; He views, through mercy's melting eye, A brother in a foe. He, from the bosom of his God, Shall present peace receive — And when he kneels before the throne y His trembling soul shall live. 255; L. 31. Charity. THE gold and silver are the Lord's, And every blessing earth aff . All come from his propitious hand, And must return at his command. The blessings which I now enjoy, t for Christ and souls em; Tor if I use them as my own, My Lord will soon call in his loan, i When I to him in want a] He never cSes ny suit d 193 EVANGELICAL HYMX*. And shall I then refuse to give, Since I so much from him receive'? 4 Shall Jesus leave the realms of day, And Clothe himself in humble clay! Shall he become despis'd and poor., To make me rich forevermore? And shall I Vickediy withhold, To give my silver and my gold] To aid a cause my soul approves, And save the sinners Jesus loves? 6 Expand my heart — incline me, Lord, To give the whole I can afford; That what thy bounty renders mine, I may with cheerful hands resign, 256. L. M. Collaer. Household Baptism: 1 T'TNITED prayers ascend to thee, %J Eternal Parent of mankind; Smile on this waiting family — Thy face they seek, and let them find, 2 Let the dear pledges of their love, Like tender plants around them grow, Thy present grace and joys above, Upon their little ones bestow. 3 Receive, at their believing hand, The charge which they devote as thi; Obedient to their Lord's command — And seal with pow'r the rite divine. 4 To every member of their house, Thy grace impart, thy love extend; Grant every good that time allows, With keay'tfly J oys that never end. EVANGELICAL HYMXS. 193 257. C. 31. Doddridge. Mark x. 14. 1 £JEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand ►^ With all engaging- charms; Hark, how he calls the tender lambs, * n I 'Ids them in his arms. - 2 "i^irrii Uiem to approach," he cries, *-\or scorn their humble name; "Fur 'twas to bless such souls as these, "'['he Lord of angels came.'' 3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands, •*_\irdy^eld them up to thee; 9^fiu uiat we ourselves are thine, Thine let our offspring be. 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear; Ye children, seek his face; And fly with transports to receive The blessings of his grace. If orphans they are left behind, Thy guardian care we trust; That care shall heal our bleeding heart, If weeping o ? er their dust. 2o*. C. M. Hyde. Infant baptism. 1 CUIEPHERD, who leadB with tender ca#> ►3 The feeble of thy fold,— Who dost regard the weakest there, And all tlfeir steps uphold; This little helpless lamb receive, In merry to thy breast; And let parental fondness leave It safely there to rest. h thy guardian love, Through aJJ. Jj/e's daug'rou.S way, 194 EVANGELICAL K?)DI& Ne'er let it from thy pastures rove v Nor be the lion's prey. 4 In thine eternal, heav'nly home, Oh, let it find a place; And hf>, when life and toils are done,. - A trophy of thy grace. V \0 259. C. 31. Green. #**>' Parents' prayer for their children. "Oh that Is} mael might live before thee!" — Gen. xvii. 13. 1 rjlHUS "did the pious .\bra T m pray A For his beloved son: Let parents in the present day M& ^mL His language make their own. • 2 Though they with God in cov'narr And have their heaven in view, They are unhappy, till they see Their children happy too. 3 Their hearts with inward anguish bleed lien all attempts prove vain; And they pursue those paths that lead To everlasting pain. 4 They warn, indulge, correct, beseech, While tears in torrents flow; And ? tis beyond the pow'r of speech To tell the griefs they know. 5 Till they can see victorious grace Their children's souls possess. The sparkling wit, the smiling face But adds to their distress. (J See the fond father clasp his child; Hark! how his bowels move: "Shalt thou, my offspring, be exii'd Fxom God my Father's I EVANGELICAL HY3EK5. 195 7 :i ShaIl cruel spirits drag thee down To darkness and despair; Beneath th' Almighty's angry frown, To dwell forever there? ind heav'n, the dreadful scene forbid! ^Look down, dear Lord, and bless; I'll wrestle hard, as Jacob did — May 1 obtain success!" 260. L. M. Hyde. * Prayer for the children of the Church. 1 "|\K\R Saviour, if these lambs should stray U From thy secure enclosure's bound, And, lur'd by worldly joy3 away, Among the thoughtless crowd be found; 2 Remember still that they are thine, That thy dear sacred name they bear, Think that the seal of love divine, — The sign of cov'nant grace they wear. 3 In all their erring, sinful years, Oh, let them ne'er forgotten be; Remember all the prayVs and tears, Which made them consecrate to thee. 4 And when these lips no more can pray, These eyes can weep for them no more,. Turn thou their feet from folly's way, The wand'rers to thy fold restore. 261. C. M. Cowpbr: J* ray or for Youth. 1, ^*OME, Lord, and bless tne rising race! Vy .Vlake this a happy hour, According to thy richest grace, id tnine almighty pow'r. 2 Dear youth, we know your sinful state-— May Uod your hearts ran i\}ij EVANGELICAL HYMN?. We would awhile ourselves forget^ To pour out pray'r for yo'u. 3 We see, though you perceive it not; Th' approaching-, awful doom! Oh, tremble at the solemn thought-. And flee the wrath to come! 262. C. M. Doddridge. And yet there is room. — Luke xiv. 22. 1 fTlHE King of heav'n his table spreads, JL The dainties crown the board: Not Paradise, with all its joys, Could such delight afford. 2 Pardon and peace to dying men, And endless life are giv'n; Through the rich blood that Jesus shed. To raise the soul to heav'n. 3 Ye hungry poor, that long have stray 'd In sin's dark mazes, come; Come from your most obscure retreats. And grace shall £*jd you room. 4 Millions of souls in glory now, Were fed and feasted here; And millions more still on the way. Around the board appear. 5 Yet is his house and heart so large, That millions more may come; Nor could the whole assembled world O'erfill the spacious room. 6 All things are ready, come away, Nor weak excuses frame; Crowd to your places at the feast, Ap^lI bless the founders name./ ucxl nv -263. ■ r \ them to -come in. — Lake xiv. I T" >RD, turn y bounties are, JLi lender, gracious, sinner's friend; iost thou prep nd! I thy great design, o didst first the message bring! Ev'ry Lean to tnee inc ■'.. >w compel them to come in. ird road, no compulsion need; and God, - . they run with rapid sp/ '4 Draw them back by lore divine — y heart to t„ee incline; :a. &' Thus their willing souls compel — their happy mi rain* - of death and Home to God. and grace again. 8 • :ch that conqifridg arm of t re stretched out to bleed . to come in. yet there is room. — Luke xiv 1 ^T^C wretched, hungry, starving poor, M- Behold a r eri)ounte c ■ humble guest, ^ds with open 198 EVANGELICAL HYHNS. Guilt holds you back, and fear alarm? But sec, there yet is room: 3 .Room iii the Saviour's bleeding heaitv There luve and pity meet: Nor will he bid the 6oul depart, That trembles at his feet. 4 In him the Father reconcil'd, Invites your souls to come: The rebel shall be call'd a child, And kindly welcom'd home. O Oh come, and with his children taste The blessings of his love: While liope attends the sweet repast Of nobler joys above. 6 There, with united heart and voice, Before th' eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice, in ecstasies unknown. 7 And yet ten thousand thousand more Arc welcome still to come; Ye longing souls, the grace adore, Approach, there yet is room! 865, C. at Hart. Faith, Hope, and Love. — 1 Cor. xiii. 13 1 TW'Mli^ blest memorials of thy love, JL Of thine atoning death; AVe cor.;e, dear Saviour, to receivCj But would receive with— -faith. 2 The tokens sent us to relieve Our spirits, when they droop; We come, dear Saviour, to receive, But would receive with — h>>. 2 The pledges thou Wast pleased to leave. Otjr remove; EVANGELICAL HYMN3. 199 *We come, dear Saviour, to receive, But would receive With — love. 4 Here, in obedience to thy word, We take the bread and wine; The utmost we can do, dear Lord! For ail beyond is thine. 5 Increase our faith, and hope, and love^ Lord, give us ail that's good; We would thy fall salvation prove, And share thy Jlcsk and blood. 26(5. 3. VL JHy thine heart. — Prov. xxiii, 2& 1 A \D can I yet delay 1\. Jly little all to give? To tear myself* from earth away _\iy Jesus to receive.' 2 Nay. but I yield, I yield! 1 can hold out no more: I sink, by dying love compett'dg And own him conqueror. 3 Though late I ail lorsaue, My ftienda« my ail I alio. And §eal me ever thine! 4 Come and possess me whole, :• frotd me rem I mg soul, I of love. .Ay love to kiiow; •ek ami taste no other bliW i good below. portion thou, i .... L< at 200 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. My hope, my heav'nly treasure, now Enter, and keep my heart. 267. 7s. .Montgomery. Young- eonverfs resolution, — Ruth i. 16, 1 TJEOPLE of tlie living Godi JL I have sought the world around, Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort no where found. ISow to you my spirit turns, Turns — a fugitive unblest; Brethren 1 where your altar burns, Ob receive me to your rest. 2 Lonely I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wave* Where you dweii shall be my home, Where you die shall be my grave. Mine the God whom you adore, Your Redeemer shall be mine r Earth can fill my soul no more; Every idol I resign, 3 Tell me not of gain and loss, Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and power; Welcome poverty and cross, Shame, reproach, affliction's hour. "Follow me" — I know thy voice, Jesus, Lord! thy steps 1 see; Now I take thy yoke by choice, Light thy burden now to me. 26?. L. M. Godwin. On admission of new mcmhers. — Gen. xxiv~3I. 1 ^UU"ELCOME,.tnou well-beloved of God. ▼ ▼ 1 hou l.cir of grace, redeem'd by blood ; Welcome with us thy hand to join As partner of our lot divine. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 201 U With us the pilgrim's state embrace, We're trav'ling to a blissful place; The Holy Ghost, who knows the way, Conduct thee on from day to day. 3 Take up thy cross, and bear it on, Jt shall be Jig-lit, and not be long; Soon shalt thou sit with Jesus down, And wear an everlasting crown. 269. C. M. Ryland. Journey to Heaven. — Gen. xxiv. 5CL 1 TX all my Lord's appointed ways, JL My journey I'll pursue: Hinder me not, ye much lov'd saints, for I must go with ycu. 2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead, I'll follow where he goes; Hinder me not, shall be my cry, Though earth and hell oppose. 3 "Stay,'" says the world, "and taste awhile "My ever pleasant sweet;" Hinder me not, my soul replies, Because the way is great. 4 "Stay," Satan, my old master, crie=^ "ur force shall thee detain;" Hinder me not, I will he gone — My God hath broke thy chain. 5 Through duty and through trials too, I'll go at his command; Hinder me not, for I am bound To my Immanucrs land. 6 And when ray Saviour calls me home, Still this my cry shall be — Hinder me not — Come welcome death, I'll gladly go with thee* 202 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 270. L. M. Pres. Davie* Self-dedication to GocL i X ORD, I am thine, entirely thine, JLi Purchas'd and sav'd h y blood divine Willi full consent thine I would be, And own thy sovereign right in me. 2 (Jrant one poor sinner more a place Among the children of thy grace; A wretched sinner, lost to God, But ransonvd by ImmanuePa blood.- "3 Thee, my new Jlaster, now I call, And consecrate to thee my all; Lord, let me live and die to thee— - Be thine through all eternity. 271. L. M. Steele. The 'noblest resolution. — Josh. xxiv. 15. " \Y I resolve with all my heart, With all my pow'rs to serve the LorJ; Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 2 Oli, be his service all my joy! and let my example shine, Till others love the blest employ, j^Hbd join in labours so d\ 3 Be this the purpose of my s 3 -Lenin, my determined choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 4 Oh, may 1 never faint, nor tire, Nor waiia'ring, leave bis sacred w. •Great 4od, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy pr EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. 203 272. C. M. Ste.nnett. Jly Jlesh is meat indeed. — John vi. o2— 36. 1 IJF^E, at thy table, Lord, we meet, JL J_ TV) feed on food divioe; Thy body is the bread we eat, precious blood the wine. 2 He that prepares this rich repast, Himself comes down and dies; then invites us thus to feast Upon the sacrifice. Here peace and pardon sweetly flow, i hat delightful food! We eat the bread, and drink the wine,- But think on nobler good. 4 The bitter torments he endur'd, Upoo th' accursed tree, I me, each welcome guest may say% ■ . all procur'd forme. ore Avas never love so free, Dear Saviour so divine; WeH thou may'st claim that heart of me, Which owes so much to thine, 273. C. 31. Cole. Jlesh is meal indeed. — John vi. 55. 1 £^i RE AT God, we now surround thy board, \SW To banquet and to f< flesh and blood, dear dying Lord, Arc meat and drink ind .crcd flesh and saving blood, Do ev'ry type And v'nly food f meal to -I drink indeed. re free!, 204 EVANGELICAL HFXKB. And in a figure pointed to This meat and drink indeed. 4 The manna and the cheering stream.. For Israel's daily need, Did in the wilderness proclaim Ti is meat and drink indeed. 5 This is the Lord's appointed feast, Enjoimd on all his seed; His flesh and blood, O happy guest) Are meat and drink indeed. 8 These sacred signs assist our sense, But faith on Christ can feed; He is the bread of excellence, And meat and drink indeed. 274. C. M. Stenxett. Eat, O friends! be. — Cant. v. 1. 1 T QRD, at thy table I behold JLi The wonders of thy grace; But most of all admire, that I Should find a welcome place, 2 I that am all denTd with sin, A reoel to my God, I that have crucified his Son, And trampled on his blood. 3 Tvhat strange surprising grace is thisv That such a soul has room! My Snaviour takes me by the hand — . . My .lesus bids me. come. 4 Eat, () my friends, the Saviour cri The feast was made for you; For you I groan'd, and bled, and died. And rose, and triumph'd too. 3 Had J ten thousand hearts, dear Lord. 1\\ give them all to thee; EVANGELICAL HYMN*. 205 Had I ten thousand tongues, they all Should join the harmony. 275. 8, 7. WlNGROVE. Miracle of Grace. — Luke xix. 10. 1 TIT AIL! my ever blessed Jesus, XJl Only thee I wish to sing; To my soul thy name is precious, Thou my Prophet, Priest, and King. £ Oh what mercy flows from heaven, Oh, what joy and happiness! Love I much! I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace. 3 Once with Adam's race in ruin, Unconcern M in sin I lay; Swift destruction still pursuing, Till my Saviour pass'd that i 4 Witness, all ye hosts of heaven. My Redeemer's tenderness, Love I much I've much forgiven. I'm a miracle of grace. 5 Shout, ye bright angelic choir, Praise the Lamb enthron'd above; Whilst astonish'd, I admire Goa'f free grace and boundless love That blest moment I receiv'd him, FilPd my soul with joy and peace: JLove I much! I've much forgiven, I'm a miracle of grace. 276. lis. De Fleury. Kedron, 1 rilHOU soft gliding Kedron, by thy silver JL stream, .'•, at midnight, when Cynt EVANGELICAL IIYMX5. Shone bright on thy waters, would frequently stra] And lc se, in thy murmurs, the toils of the day. r.p were the vapours that fell on his head, Row i ard was his pillow, how humble his bed; The angels, astonish'd, «rew sad at the sight. And foilow'd their AJ aster with solemn delight. garden of Olivet, dear honoured spot, Thy name and thy wonders shall ne'er be forgot; The theme most transporting to seraphs above; The triumph of sorrow! the triumph of love! 4 Come saints and adore him, come bow at his feet; Oh give him the glory and praise that is meet: Let joyful hosa.mahs unceasing arise, And join the glad chorus that gladdens the skies. 277. 8, 7. Priest. (*i a*E \T High Priest, we view thee stooping # , Jf 'With our names upon thy breast; Id the garden, groaning, drooping, To the ground with sorrow press'd. 2 Weeping angels stood confounded. To behold their maker thus! And can we remain unwounded, When we know 'twas all fur us? 3 On the cross thy body broken, Cancels ev'ry penal tie — Tempted souls, produce this token All demands to satisfy. 4 All is iinish'd. do not doubt it, i3ut believe your dving LorvL i. . a:;<:i.lical in \ 207' more about it. Only tako him at his word, t) Lord j we fain would trust thee solely, Since for us thy blood was spilt; Gracious Saviour, take us wholly — Tata ii ml (bake pa what thou wilt. 5J78, I . Mt. Collt&r, Tki Saviour's love. 1 ^lOFT be the genii} breathing notes ► » Thai sino- the Saviour's dying Loves Bofl as the ev'ning aephyr floats, Soft as the tuneful lyres above. \J Sofl as the morning dews descend, While the sweet lark exulting Boarsj loft to your A 1 mighty Friend, !)<• <;ci-\ iigh year besom pours. 3 Pure as the sun's enliv'ninff mv, That scatters life and joy abroadj Tsiro as the lucid car of day, That wide proclaims its Baker, God 4 True as the magnet to the pole, So true lot your contrition be — So trite let all your sorrows roll. To Him who bled upon the I '. L M. Dr. Don - For om who has just hcv> at the Id 1 /^H happy day that fixM my ch< VJ On thee in) Haviour and my CiodJ U ell ma] m ing bear! rejoi Ami tell its raptures all abroad. *J Oh happy bond that holds mj N" 1 To him w ho merits all m> \o\ o! 1 et v rateful incense 611 thine 1m >u ex to seal them, there ) uu 208 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 3 'Tis done! the great transaction's done! I am the Lord's; the Lord is mine: He drew me, and I follow'd on, Charm'd to confess the voice divine. 4 Then rest, thou wand'ring wayward heart, Firm on this blissful centre rest; With ashes who would grudge to part, "When call'd on angels' bread to feast? 5 High Heav'n that heard the solemn \o\v, That vow renew'd shall daily hear, Till in my latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. 2S0. L. 31. Watts. The enjoyment of Christ; or, delight in worship. 1 T ORD, what a heaven of saving grace JLj Shines through the beauties of thy faco, And lights our passions to a flame! Lord, how we love thy charming name! 2 When I can say, my God is mine, When I can feel thy glories shine, I tread the world beneath my feet, And all the earth calls good or great. 3 While such a scene of sacred joys Our raptur'd eyes and souls employs, Here we could sit and gaze away A long, an everlasting day. 4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night. To the fair coasts of perfect light: Then shall our joyful senses rove O'er the dear object of our love. 5 There shall we drink full draughts of bliss, And pluck new life from heav'rly trees! Yet now and then, dear Lord, bestow A drop of kctav'fl qh worjn^s bejow* EVANGELICAL IIY3IX9. 2tf9 6 Send comforts down from thy right hand, While we pass through this barren land; And in thy temple let us see A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee. 281. L. ft. The Lord's Supper a memorial of Christ's deaili. 1 Cor. xi. 26. 1 ^V]~0 — never may our souls forget -L l TV injunction of our dying Lord, To meet, as we have often met, Around the sacramental board. 2 There have our faith, and hope, and love, Partaken of angelic food; The Bread descending from above, The Wine — the type of Jesus' blood. .3 In memory of that dying Lamb, Who paid for man salvation's price, Who was at once the great "I A.M," TV atoning Priest — and Sacrifice. 4 Thy death, dear Lord, we celebrate, While. round thy table met again; Thy graces would we imitate, While on thy footstool we remain. ^ Yes, and while -thought, and life shall last, Till time and nature's final doom, ill share this sweet repast, Until their Lord again "shall come." L. M. Watts,. The Saint's Hope. J "^S57"HAT siuners value I resign; ▼ T Lord; 'tis enough flat fnoti art mint o 1 ' 210 EVANGELICAL UVM.n- I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 2 This life's a dream, an empty show; But the bright world to which I go, Hath joys substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 3 Oh glorious hour! O blest abode! I shall be near and like my God! And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet's dreadful sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise. And in my Saviour's image rise. 283. C. M. Watts. Trials overcome by Hope, 1 "IJftTHEN I can read my title clear ▼ T To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage And hellish darts be hurl'd, Then 1 can smile at Satan's rage. And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall: May I but safely reach my home. My God, my Heaven, my All. 4 There shall I bathe my weary soiri In seas of heavenly rest. And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful brea L EVANGELICAL IIYMNS. 211 284. L. 31. Let every one that nanieth the name of Christ 4g- part from iniquity. — 2 Tim. ii. 19. ET all who name his blessed name, Who once for sinners shed his bloody Depart from sin, and count it shame To live like those who know not God.. 2 What kind of persons should they be, Whose names appear enroll'd above; The people whom the Lord makes free 7 To whom he manifests his love! 3 What kind of perrons should they be] How blameless should their life appear^ Who hope the Lord in heaven to see, And dwell with him forever there? 4 With hopes so blessed and so bright, Of heaven they well may think and talk: And, being children of the light, As children of the light should walk. 5 The sons of God, they well may scorn The highest honors here on earth; To heaven's eternal honours born, To stoop would ill become their birth. 6 And when a few short years are past, What's prornis'd now shall then be giv'n: A goodly portion theirs at last, The glories and the joys of heav'n. 2*5. C. 31. Rippon. Christian self-denial. — Mark viii. 34. Lukp ix. 23. 1 A ND must T part with all I have, jlIl My dearest Lord, for thee? It is but right, since thou hast done Much wore than this for mo . 212 EVAXGKLICAL HV -2 Fee, let it gro — one look from thee V. ill more than make amends, For ail the losses I sustain LcheSj friends. \J worlds, ten thousand lii y appear, }ir'J frith ti.ee, supremely good, Divinely bright and fair! 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee E obtain. Though destitute of all things eise ; I'd glory in my gain. M. Pr t lie ver after Commu I i 1 f^H! fur an ardent faith, KJf \ steadfast trust in I res. And sinoothe its rugged road. 2 Oh for a grateful heart! A patient — humhle mind; To n; an, sir.ee re and kind. of love and pe:, -ccnd and fill this heart; ir cease. And every doubt depart. 4. Pour on this darken'd , soul-rerii i - proclaim my joy, And all my life be pra.^ Then will this bosom g angel- wir fcVAXGELIC YL HYMNS. 21? 287. C. M. Steele. The Request. 1 T71VTHER, whate'er of earthly bliss, -T 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 I am thine,, My life and death attend; Thy presence through my journey filling And crown my journey's end." 888. CM. Request. 1 #^OME, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire—* ^^ This one great gift impart — What most I need — and most desire, A humble, holy heart. 2 Bear witness that I'm born again, My many sins forgiv'n: JVor let a gloomy doubt remain To cloud my hope of heav'n. 2 More of myself grant I may know., From sin's deceit be free, In all the christian graces grow, And live alone to thee. 289. 8, 7. Andrews, A prayer for universal holiness. 1 TjVVTHI'lU, sanctify me wholly, » Grant me thy transforming gracjc* Jiay * still heboid thy glory $hiiiiqg in the Saviour's face: #J4 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Pardon'd' through his perfect meri£ ; . Grant me pow'r to conquer sin; Purify me by thy Spirit; Take away my dross and tin. '2 May I live by faith in Jesus; Ever boasting" in his cross, Charm'd with all his shining graced; And delighted with his laws: As an humble child and servant, May I still revere thy name; Love to thee, supreme and fervent? Growing to a burning flame. S Grant me sweet entire submission To thy wise and holy will, Deed repentance for transgression P ~ Poverty of spirit still; Fortitude in times of trial, Zeal to serve the living God, "VTatchfulness and self-denial, Gratitude for every good. 4 In thy presence oft appearing, May I see thy beauteous face, Praying, praising, reading, hearings Using all the means of grace. Give me strong, sincere affection To the saints who fear thy name, Deep concern, unfeign'd compassion For the careless and profane. 5 Make me just in all my dealings, That I never may oppress; Kind, benev'lent in my feelings To my neighbors in distress; Sober, temp'rate, gentle, humble, Well regarding truth and peace father, let me never stumble, iSor forsake thy sacred ways. I EVANGELICAL HfcMlft 215 290. S. It. TV ants. WANT a heart to pray, To pray and never cease; Never to murmur at thy stay, Or wish my suff 'rings less. This blessing above all, Always to pray, I want; Out of the deep on thee to call x And never, never faint. I want a true regard, A single, steady aim, TJnmov'd by threat'nings or reward, To thee and thy great name. A jealous, just concern For thine immortal praise; A pure desire that all may learn And glorify thy grace. I want, with ail my heart, Thy pleasure to fulfil; To know myself, and what thou art, And what thy perfect will. I want, I know not what; J want my wants to see^ I want — alas! what want I not, When thou art not in me? 291. C. M. Masos. - Pearl of great price. — Matt. xiii. 4G. 'VE found the pearl of greatest price; My heart exults for joy; And sing I must — a Christ I have— O what a Christ have I! 3 Christ is my Father and my I My Brother and my L«j\e; i / ilO EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. ?.!y Head, my Hope, my Counsellor. My \dvocate above. 3 3Iy Christ, he is the Heav'n of Leav'n. My Christ what shall I cali! ?>Iy Christ is first, my Christ is last. My Christ is all in all. 892. C. 31. SrnpuB. Pearl of great price. — JIatt. xiii. 4(J. 1 "^/"l^ glitfring toys of earth, cdieu. JL A nobler choice be mine; A real prize attracts my view — treasure all divine. 2 Begofee, m worthy of ray care-, specious baits of sense; Inestimable 1 wurth appears. pearl of price immense! 3 Should both the Indies, at my call, The>r boasted stores resign, With joy I would renounce them alL For leave to call thee mice. 4' Should earth's vain treasures all depart.. this dear gift possess'd, I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be forever blest. 5 Pear Soverv ig-n of my soul's desires,, love is bliss dn Accept the praise that grace inspires, Since 1 can call thee mine! 293. C. 31. Steele. of the world, — Ps. iv. 6, 7. 1 "OEGOSE, ye gilded vanities. _!_£ I seek substantial good; J*o real - rise-—. The favor of my Gcd. 2 1 ; 2 Thy smiles immortal joys impart, Heav'n dawns in every ray; One glimpse of thee will cheer my be And turn my night to day. ;3 Not all the good which earth be^* .:i till the craving mind: Its highest joys have mingled woe*. And leaves a sting behind. old boundless wealth increase my s Can wealth my cares beguile? ould be wretched still, and poor, Lout thy blissful smile, j Let the sweet hope that thou art mine. My life and death attend; once through my journey shine_f. And crown my journey's end. G: v Father, and my God, is one rec. "Be fhoa my guide to thine abode, Au;. . 291. C. M. Bk Tf'otih of a soul. — Mark viii. 36. 1 \7" AIX world, thy cheating arts give e'en T rs I despi In vain thcu spread'st thy tempting s* .tch my wand' ring eyes. i± Bribe me no more with glittering I To catch my soul av nch delusive j To t erupt {J I cannot part with gold for di M>bd good : l 218 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4 Vain world, thy weak attempts forbear, I all thy charms defy, And rate my precious soul too dear,- For all thy wealth to buy. 295. L. M. Steele. Poor in spirit, — Matt. v. 3. 1 "V^E humble souls, complain no more; M. Let faith survey your future store, How happy, how divinely blest, The sacred works of truth attest! 2 When conscious grief laments sincere*, And pours the penitential tear, Hope points to your dejected eyes, The bright reversion in the skies. <3 In vain the sons of wealth and pride Despise your lot, your hopes deride: In vain they boast their little stores; Trifles are theirs — a kingdom yours.-* A A kingdom of immense delight, Where health, and peace, and joy unite* Where undeclining pleasures rise, And every wish hath full supplies. 5 Jesus, to thee I breathe my pray'r*! Reveal, confirm my int'rest there: Whatever my humble lot below, This, this my soul desires to know! Q Oh let me hear that voice divine, Pronounce the glorious blessing mineV Enroll'd among thy happy poor, My largest wishes ask no more. 296. L. M. Watts. Earth abandoned. 1 TT ORD, I renounce my carnal taste JLi Of the fair fruit that sinners prizc^ L -ANGELICAL HYMN?. 210 T*heir paradise shall uever waste One t!. ought of mine, but to desp; 2 All earthly joys are overweigh'd With mountains of vexatious care: And where's the sweet that is not laid \ bait to some destructive snare? . forever, mortal things! Thou mighty molehill, earth, farewell! Ancrels aspire on lo: And leave this earth where sinners dwelf. 4 Come. Saviour, fill my large des: My soul pursues the sovereign good. >:.o was ail made of heav'nly nr» -Nor can she love this earthly clod. 297. L. M. Medley. iful. — Luke x. 42. 1 TESUS, engrave it on my heart. C/ That thou the one thing needful I I could from all things parted be, But never, never, Lord, from I 2 Needful art thou to make me live; Needful art thou all grace to \ Needful to guide me, lest I stray; Needful to help me ev« 3 Needful is thy most precious blood: Needful is thy correcting rod; NefedfaJ is thy indulgent care: Needful thy all-prevailing prayer. 4 Needful thy presence, dearest lord, True peace and comfort lo a thy promise, to iriipart i life and vigor to my heart, edful art thou to be my stay rough all Ufe'a dark . dj wa/ t 220 EVANGELICAL HYlOfefi, Nor less in death tlRu'lt needful b< When I yield up my soul to thee. Needful art thou to raise my dust In shining- glory with the just; Needful when I in heav'n appear, To crown and to present me there. 299. L. M. Medley. Jlorning Star. — Rev. xxii. 10. } XN glory bright the Saviour reigns, A And endless grandeur there sustains. We view his beams, and from afar Hail him the bright, the Morning Star. 2 Blest Star! where'er his lustre shines, He all the soul with grace refines; And makes each happy saint declare, He is the bright, the Morning Star. 3 Sweet Star! his influence is divine; Life, peace, and joy, attending shine: Death, hell, and sin, before him flee; The bright, the Morning Star is he: 4 Great Star! in whom salvation dwells^ His beam the thickest cloud dispels; The grossest darkness flies afar, Before this bright, this Morning Star. & Most glorious Star! be thou our guide, Nor from our souls thy splendor hide; Let nothing thy sweet beams debar, Thou only bright and Morning Star. $ Eternal Star! our songs shall rise, When we shall meet thee in the skies; And, in eternal anthems, there, Praise thee, the bright, the Morning St?K o EVANGELICAL IIY3IX3. 22d 299. L. M. H. K. Whitf. Star of Belhlehem.-tta.it. ii. 1, 2. |NCE on the raging seas I rode, The storm was loud, the night was dark. The ocean yawn'd, and rudely blow'd The wind that toss'd my found'ring bark. 2 Deep horror then my vitals froze, Death-struck, I ceas'd the tide to stem: When suddenly a Star arose, D was the Star of Bethlehem. 3 It was my guide, my light, my all, li bade my dark foreboding cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall. It led me to the port of peace. 4 Now safely moor'd — my perils o'er, I'll sing, first in night's diadem, For ever and forevermore, The -tar — the Star of Bethlehem. 300. C. M. Medley. Mj record is on high. — Job xvi. 19. 1 ~\M Y soul, arise! shake off" thy fears 1 ? 1 And wipe thy sorrows dry; Jesus in heav'n thy witness bears, Thy record is on high. 2 Above this world of sins and pains^ Iieyoi:d the glitt'ring sky, My witness still in heav'n remains-^- My record is on high. '* Cheerful II! bow to all his will, . at his footstool lie; u 'iluess lives in heav'n, and stili My record is on high. ;i D h I e'er betides, m shalt not, canst not die; ' 222 EVANGELICAL HV? ?Jy witness still in heav'n abides— - My record is on high. 5 Thus, while I sing of Christ, my Lord, And angels' harps outvie, 31y witness lives in heav'n adord — My record is on high. :301. L. M. Life hid with Christ in God. — Col. iii. 3. } ~^ 7 E saints, exult in Jesus' name, JL Make Jesus' love your darling theme: Sing on — you're in the heav'nly road, Your life is hid with Christ in God. 2 'Tis hid from every carnal eye, 'lis hid secure with God on high; Beyond the reach of earth or hell. 'Tis hid with our Immanuel. 3 Satan may rage, the world annoy, But neither can this life destroy; That's safely lodg d in Jesus breast, The sinner's refuge, christian's rest. 4 The seeds of grace your Lord bestcws, From him the oil of grace still flows; Till you are rais'd to his abode, Your life is hid with Christ in God. 302. L. .M. Having a desire to depart and be with Chruj. 1 XTES!— "it is better to depart, X And be with Christ," in realms above, Than here to linger, where the heart No unpolluted joy can prove. 2 " 'Tis better to depart, and be With Christ,'' beyond the reach of pain; Than exil'd from our home, to see Ocrr whole sad " three score years and ten.? EVANGELICAL better far to quit I Of partial bliss and real woe; And. fr^ed from wretchedness a&- : *s unclouded glories go. 4 Though we hare met around his bci- And gaz'd and wonder'd at his \m Tis better to behold our Lord, ron'd in majesty abore. 5 Oh blessed hope! transporting *:_ Hl^ face to = — Twill yield more exc Than kings enjoy, — than earth can gii | 3 L«:t but Immanuel speak the word, The spirit quit- And soars triumphant I - rd, To bliss that never shall decay. '303. CL If. Wm 1 "% 1"Y soul forsakes Ler Tain delig\. _tJ_ e world farewell; as tne dirt beneath my I mischievous as hell. longer will I ask your I Xor seek your friendship more; The that I approve Mt within your po* riOthing round MP eartt •; my large des A solid mirth s aspire. ng flood, n sin anc in'd, pringiag A* 224 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. 5 Th* Almighty Ruler of the sphere^ The glorious and the great, Brings his own all-sufficience there To make our bliss complete. 6 Had I the pinions of a dove I'd climb the hcav'nly road; There sits my Saviour dress'd in love. And there my smiling God. 804. S. aI. Doddridge. Rejoicing. — Ps. exxxviii. 5. 1 "TVp^W l et our voices join .L^l To form a sacred song; Ye pilgrims, in Jehovah's ways. With music pass along. 2 How straight the path appears! How open and how fair! Nor lurking gins t' entrap our feei. Xo fierce destroyer there. 3 But flow'rs of Paradise Tn rich profusion spring; The Sun of glory gilds the path. And dear companions sing. 4 All honour to his name, Who marks the shining way, — To iiim who leads the wand'rers on To realms of endless day. 305. 7, 6. Wkitetield. The Pilgrim 9 s song. 1 T> ISE, my soul, and. stretch thy wing?. Ji Thy better portion trace; Rise from transitory things, Tow'rda heav'n thy native place. Sun, and moon, and stars decay. Time shall soon thia EVANGELICAL HY3 . Rise, my soul, aad haste away To seats prepaid above. 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course; Fire ascending- seeks the sun, Both speed them to their source ♦So a soul that's born of God, Pants to view his glorious face; Upward tends to his abode, To rest in his embrace. 3 Fly me riches, fly me cares, While I that coast explore: Flattering- world with ail thy snares. Solicit me no more. Pilgrims fix not here their home, • Strangers tarry but a night; When the last dear morn is come, They'll rise to joyful light. 4 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn. Press ervvard to the prize; Soon the Saviour will return, Triumphant in the sfe re we'll join the heav'nly train, Welcom'd to partake the bliss; Ply from sorrow and from pain, To realms of endless peace. 206. C. M. Doddridge. / to Zion. — -Ter. 50. 5. 1 TVQ.LTRE, ye pilgrims, for the way, Jl That leads to Zion's hill, And thither set your steady face, i a determin'd will. rs all around. . . * . jus march to join; 22G EVANGELICAL HYMHS. And spread the sentiments you feef, Of faith and love divine. % Oh cume, and to his temple haste, And seek his favour fchere; Before his footstool humbly bow, And pour your fervent prayer! 4 Oh come, and join your souls to God In everlasting bands; Accept the blessings hre bestowsv With thankful heart and hands.. 307. C. M. Barbaulb. The way to Zion 1 ^*\t T R country is Immanliel's ground, V-r We seek that promis'd soil: The songs of Zion cheer our hearts, While strangers here we toil. 2 Oft do our eyes with joy o'erflow, And oft are bath r d in tears: Yet nought but heav y n our hopes can raise. And nought but sin our fears. 3 Out pow'rs are eft dissolv'd away Jn ecstasies of love; And while our bodies wander here^ Our souls are fix'd above. 4 We purge our mortal dross away Refining as we run; But while we die to earth and sense; Our heav'n is here begun. 308. L. M. Newton. A welcome to Christian friends. 1 T>RETHREi\, belov'd for Jesus' sake. -13 A hearty welcome here receive; May we together now partake The joys which, he alone can give' "EVASGELICAL HYMNS. '22 1 ^ May he, by whose kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above, Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with lovet 8 Forgotten be each worldly theme, When thus we meet to pray and praise^ We only wish to speak of him, And tell the wonders of his grace. 4 We'll talk of all he did and said, His suff'rings and his dying love, The path he mark'd for us to tread 3 And how he triumphs now above. 5 Thus as the moments pass away, We'll love, and wonder, and adore; Then hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. 209. C. M. Swain. Brotherly love. — Ps. cxxxiii. 1. 1 TfJOW sweet, how heav'nly is the sigkt. JLJL When those who love the Lord, Jn one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word! 2 Oh may we feel each brother's sigh. And with him bear a part: May sorrows flow from eye to eyc^ And joy from heart to heart. 3 Free us from envy, scorn, and pride. Our wishes fix above; .May each his brother's failings hide. And show a brother's love. 4 Let love in one delightful stream. Through every bosom How; Auil union «\reet,and dear esteem. In every action glow. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 5 Love is the golden chain that binds The happy souls above; '\i!LEST be the tie that binds S5 v.ur hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to tii at above. S Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayVs; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Out comforts and our cares. '3 We share our mutual woes; Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. ■& This glorious hope revives Our Courage by the way; ile e.ach in expectation lives, And Longs to sc j e the day. # From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love ami friendship reign Through ail eternity. 311. L. If. B^BAULD. Christian love. 1 yfOW blest the sacred tie that binds. JLJL In junion sweet, according minds! I ..eav'nly c y run, \Y i. i ..r! H« Reiiiie sin. '3 Their streaji Their Likt : — - I r.v I . '. :. 11. 2 1 ^^l 'ft souls .nit, ,e miml, on run. i ■ We I 23Q EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 5 And when thou mak'st thy jewels up, And set'st thy starry crown; When all thy sparkling gems shall shine. Proclaim 'd by thee thine own; t> May we, a little band of love, We sinners, sav'd by grace, From glory unto glory chang'd, Behold thee face to face. PART II. L. 31. Tappan, Union. 1 TTNION prevails in heav'n, from him *LJ Who all its spangled sheet unroll'd, Down to the flaming cherubim That veiLs his face with wings of gold. H Union is written on each star, That walks in music as it shines; And the dim worlds that float afar, Reveal it, trae'd in living lines. 3 In union, goes the cloud of prayer. Our embassy to yonder skies; FaltVing, and yet accepted there, ■ For God approves the sacrifice. 4 Oh, Thou! that sendest blessings down. The hearing and the answering One! Smile on our toil, and give the crown, And give the world to Christ thy Sou., 813. C. M. Swain. Love is a flower in grace. 1 nnilE finest flow'r that ever blow'd. JL Open'd on Calv'ry's tree, When Jesus' blood in rivers flow'd, For love of worthless me! H Its deepest hue, its richest smeH, No mortal cau declare; XVANGELICAL HYMNS. 231 ^Nnr can the tongue of angels tell How bright the colours are, 3 Earth could not hold so rich a flow'r. Nor half its beauties show; ^ T or could the world and satan's pow¥ 3 Confine its sweets below. 4 On Canaan's banks, supremely fair, This flow'r of glory blooms: Transplanted to its native air, And all the. chores perfumes.. :5 But not to Canaan's shores corrfin'd; The seeds which from it blow, Take root within the unman mind, And scent the church below. 3 And soon on yonder banks above, Shall every blossom here Appear a full-blown flor'r of love. Like him transplanted there. 314. S. M. Beddome. Christian love. — Gal. iii. 28. 1 Tj" ET party names no more JLi The christian world o'erspread* Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, Are one in Curis*, their head. 5 Among the saints on earth Let mutual love abound: Heirs of the same inheritance Should be in union found. 3 Let envy, child of belli Be baoisird from our sight: Those should in strictest friendship dwell, Whm in the Lord delight. i Then will the church below iiesemble that above; r.v INGE] EC vf. h » Where streams of pleasure ever ti \\n\ ever} bearl (i love. 915. IV KL .». P. Cnin Pilgrim'* fan well, <>>\ Qommunicardt pa% I 7'uih | -will.] 1 XTAIM'Y | jT.l where oar dear I ord La seen, % In sacred emblems ruv. I TJ rough -ill the soul sw Or peace dial il <• bKoh ers, « BOB Or / shin. J Suit 'i is beta 'a i, & <* rick eaxnet I h< While clinging round the cross we f< Our mingling hearts strange union know, Ami learn to love do. ( Jhoui * --. li.il learu, &r. 3 Oli thd cross! what glories strike on:* < Bee Us strong crimson flush the ski< Wrath thunders no] ivjth angrj breath, And hope lights up the rqalmi ui' death, 1 Pardon 'd sin! the blood from Jesus' \< m Redeems and sai es from endi< The world retires, h>! beav'n is near: Tis good, Lord, to sheltf r here. ."> Lingering round, ->tili our fond hearts Ami sing owv peaceful da [>t.i\ Bui terner dut n-> <-:ill *n< Her< hours of raptui • few. From down: EVANGELICAL U\ 233 Lite's darkling vale must yet be t, Thr< ies of toil we rise to Uod. 7 \A What though \vc never meet below! The shore of promise blooms before; Then U meet to part no m 8 Yes, we'll m< s'd of all w< or see the : Up: Now see thy j i tal rise! tear be shed (f'cr precious souls around uj duz<\: To qoen< ...< -. from mercy's call, Shall tiu ..pitied fall. 1 — d forbid — for sinners still we 11 cry, I juilt, let mercy reign: — Oh! shaii the) Bini* to endh — "t i- men y - \ unds, And Ualf'ry ph r wounds; kting hearts to Or v, 816. L. LiT. lleb. xiii. 14. 1 "^XTEfVE no abiding city here"— *» ['his j rldly mind; But ibould not cost t <• saint a t< ,iiid. 2 "\\ • e M — But — b Let U^ l: I K\ x I RTM19J. Lei not the irorld our j< But lei as baste from all below, \ li We've do abidiag city t ere* 1 — seek a city «mt of <-iprht: Zion its 11:1111c — the Lord is there; It shines with everlasting light. 317. 8. 7. Andrews. A parting ad(i> KING call'd to part asunder, 1 WL Let us to the Lord submit; All oaf (Miw'pi tn him surrender, Seeking blessings at his feet: And • /it Infill eaeh nthe*. II <■ still he joined iij !. art, Sure in hca\"n |o DM et t< gether, .\(.t. Devei more to part. J2 Ever present in the spirit. Waiting at the throne of grace, Let us plead the Saviour's merit Por each other's perfect peace. Humble, fervent, Without ceasiug, F et our prayers to (rod ascead, 'Faith, and love, and hope increasing-, Till our days of conflict end. J Christians, live to '»<>d your ^aviour, Brer trust his sacred name; By a', humble, meek behaviour Put the scoifing world to shame. for the ? ord of host ilous, spoil calory still IB view: For t\ t c cause of Christ be zealous, Honour it in all you do. \ Sin 1 friendly warning. From the death of sin arise. tVAXGI.l « -ink to endless bur: And in hell lilt up n In the day of awiul Hon \ m must see your Judge's iiec. And a strict account must render For rejecting: life and peace. 5 Parent*, children, young and eud: I - if latter end! Lhe a lift Run, will* )v\ And in glory meet j nr G New i At pari: |\ — Icta \\. 1 1 71 son call\i -T I,ot us mom mend ur ever-present friend. uir humble praj p, re All our souls i xoep. | we be strongs ss and p . L», if we live, ere :■ Hert srain. . \i thou thy help afford, Lordp 'Who out poor petitions hi •;>; i hand s ■ i l>ut v> i - unite, \ ■ rt, •' He's careless iiaair rig for jo* I do Twa'rt UoasMi 1 ■-. ; t-i; . v :-. • r v v. v.;- feac II tie** ifieiemriii tkmt yarte t**ri ■ T - I > e**i j o» is glert I give j us «rv 1 ur to praise irn a par* oariil ir And the presence of our Jesus Rest upon us every one. Farewell brethren, farewell sisters, Till we all shall meet at home. 222. 8, 7, 4. At Parting. 1 "If ORD, vouchsafe to us thy blessing; JLi Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us now, thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us! Trav'ling through this wilderness. 3 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyfuj sound* EVANGELICAL HY1LXS. i39 May the fruits of thy salvation, In our hearts and lives abound, 31 ay thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Ts from earth to call away, Borne on angers wings to heaven^ Glad the summons to obey: May we ever Reign with Christ in endless day »323. L. 31. Barnard. At parting. Farevcell. — Acts xviii. 21. 1 /^kH! happy day, when saints shall meet \J To part no more! — the tho't is sweet. No more to feel the rending smart, Oft felt below, when Christians part. 2 Oh happy place, I still mu^t say, W here all but love is done away; All cause of parting there is past; Their social feast will ever last. 3 Such union here is sought in vain. As there, in every heart will reign; There separations can't compel The saints to bid the sad farewell, 4 On earth, when friends together mec:, And find the passing moments sweet; Time's rapid motion soon compel, With grief to say— dear friends, farewell. 5 The shepherd feels the smarting shock, Of parting from his weeping flock; His feelings for them, none can tell, When forc'd to say — my friends, farewell. € The happy season soon will come, When saints shall meet in heav'n, their hoitfe; 210 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. rnally with Christ to dwell, Nor ever hear the sound, farewell. CM. us. Ckur\ • bid one .-Eph. iii. 15. 1 ^"^OME let us join our friends above, ^y That have obtained the prize; And on the eap;le wings of love, To joy celestial rise. 2 Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With these to glory gone; For all the servants of our King In heav'n and earth are one. 3 One family, we dwell in him, One Church, above, beneath:: Though now divided by the stream. The narrow stream of death. 4 One army of tHe living God, To his command we bow; Part of the host have cross'd the flood.. And part are crossing now. 5 How many to their endless heme Tliis solemn moment fly! And we are to the margin come, And soon expect to die. 6 Dear Saviour, be our constant guide. Then when the word is given, Bid death's cold flood and waves divide. And land us safe in heaven. 325 r. St. Ch\ ru parting. I rjiITRO' Christ when we togetl A In singleness of heart, Wo meet, O J EVANGELICAL IIYWNrr. 2 iT 2 We pan in body, not in mind, minds contiue one: And each to each, in Jesus join'd, We happily go on. 3 Present in spirit still we are. And intimately nigh; # e on the wings of faith and prayer. We Abba, Father! cry. 4 Oh, ms rit. dearest Lord. In all our travels, stiil Direct, and be our constant guard To Zion's holy hill. 5 Oh! what a joyful meeting there. Beyond these changing shades; White are the robes we then shall weav> >on our heads, fj Haste, Lord, and bring us to the day When we shall dwell at home; Come, «J Redeemer, come av O Jesus, quickly come. 320. L. M. II. K. White. Christians parting-. 1 /^\ 1 "JESUS, Saviour of my soul, C? Trembling to thy cross I flee; Make a wounded spirit whole; Rescue, succour, strengthen me. 2 Wand'ring far from the and heav'n, Through the world's deceitful maze; To its sinful follies giv'n All my earliest, brightest days. B I can offer t thy Ioy Cnlv this j^oor bleeding heart . EVANGELICAL HY3I^5. . 243 Which of sin begins to prove All the anguish all the smart. 4 Ah! this heart if thou disdain, To wnat refuge shall i dee? To this world and sin again; — Hopeless cnild of misery! 5 No! the world and sin I leave; Suppliant at thy cross I lie, Till thou peace ano pardon give,-»— Friend of sinners, hear me cry. 6 Friend of sinners, hear me cry; 1 can go to none but thee; Thou that didst for sinners die, Rescue, succour, strengthen me. 320. L. M. Watts. Longing after God; or, the love of God belter than Life. 1^1 ft EAT God, indulge my humble claim, VX i'hou art my hope, my joy, my rest; The glories that compose thy name {Stand all engag'd to make me blest, 2 With heart, and eyes, and lifted hands. t or thee I long, to thee I look, As travellers in thirsty lands Pant for the cooling water brook. 3 My lift itself, without thy love, -No tase or pleasures could aiford; Tuould but a tiresome burden prove. It" 1 were DanishM from the Lord. 4 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While 1 have breath to pray or praise; This . \ heart rejoice,' \wi bl< mant of m\ dai 244 EVANGELICAL HYUKi. 330. C. M. Hastings. Sin lamented, and holiness desired. 1 "1%/TY soul would fain mount cheerful up, . ITJl To meet a smiling God; But her weak pinions tire and droop, Beneath a heavy load. 2 Father, I fall before thy throne, And all my sins confess; My base ingratitude I own, And plead thy pard'ning grace. 3 To thee I look, on thee I trust. Thy promise, Lord, is true; Nought but that puw'r, that fornrd me nrsr, Can form my heart anew. 4 O may I see thy graces shine, My stubborn soul to move. And thaw this frozen heart of mine. To streams of purest love. 5 T cannot live, if thou depart; Thy presence is my stay: O, i my yielding heart. And ] urge its sins away. 6 Do thou rny guilty fears control; Ob grant rue faith divine; Make me in spirit, body, soul, Oh Lord, forever thine. 331. L. M. W . My 'Tic ie i it for ther. — 2 Cor. i 1 f ^IQME, all ye chosen saints of God. V^ Whose souls are wash'd in Jesus' bloody Hear what he says, his word is true — * y g : *ace sufficient is for you. 2 "I a::i your sure, almighty friend, •c^, Ioy1*£. ;■: EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 215 I will be near you, and will shew, My grace sufficient is for you. 3 "I know how num'rous are your foes: I know the ways which they oppose; I know their cunning malice too — My grace sufficient is for you. 4 " i hough Satan strives your souls t' ensnare^ You're still the- objects of my care; You're near my heart, I'll bring you throV- My grace sufficient is for you. [) v, Do you want proof of this my love] — Calv'ry survey; — then heav'n above; See, how the ransom'd millions bow! — My grace sufficient is for you. 6 **1'11 guide you safely in the way, Thro 1 life's dark night, to heav'ns bright dav And there with wonder, you shall view, My grace sufficient was for you." 332, >. If. Doddridge. Grace. — Eph . i i . 5. 1 f~^ RACE! 'tis a charming sound? VX Harmonious to the ear! Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contriv'd the way To save rebellious man; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wond'rous plan. 13 Grace first inscribed my name In God's eternal book; 'Twas grace that gave me to the Lamb. Who all rny sorrows took. A Grace led my roving feet, To tread the heavenly read- TV Wei! T« M An I iiicrf, > on i > f«od. U the irork shall orown f II I.Ms 111 ln\i\ *ii tin- I rve the pi P\KT II. ii. a K \ s m. :\. 1 < 1 ]'• sublime adoration and pi •I \ e pilgrims, fbr Zion w ho pi i Break fori h .<■ \ em "-lit of His rich find d 3 His love froi | iixM npoo joh, — Broke forth and d ii roe, ^ hen e toh n ith th< ■. indneti he Ami brought ?ou to loi B 0| i id lie do( piti p d ti i i io, Your botoo i i ii loye bad ne'er folt: You Ul vrould hare in\i. vronld i I Mil, \mi sunk unh ike leoid el jroui guilt. •n, < »r ;« in e I 'I "\. •• Because it ieem*i pood in I \ o ;»li ihc i\ oame; Be \ i the d forth btf a, QbOd OrOWO liun ui < m h of > v — -. JTree grace w all t^y flag i ] • ■ • - i I — 11. I Air- ij i EVANGELICAL II Y 1 And bid him wash in Jordan's floo«- And instantly be clean. ,3 The means of cure appeared So humbling- to his pride: With high disdain the warrior he: And sternly thus replied: 4 u To wash in Jordan's streams I ca. as meet. When lharpars streams are known to lave 31 y own Lamasciis' feet. "What business Lave I here. Far from my native place! ■ A not I wash in water there, >:eive the _ 6 Thus men neglect the use means which God makes known, And in their room would introduce Inventions of their own. rive me wisdom, Lord, holy ways to prize. And folic-. Banding word, However men despise. 355. L. 31. Smith. I ■ out. — John vi. 37. 1 TTARK! 'tis the Saviour's voice I hear, JLA Come trembling soul, dispel He saith. and who lis word can doubt, He will in no wise cast you out. *2 Doth Satan fill you with dis: And tell you, Christ will cast away; It is a truth, why should you don He will in no wise cast you out! 3 Doth sin appear befi re your fie! 3rlet cr of crimson. h*e! If black as bell, wby sbould you doubt? He will in no wise cast you out? le Publican and dying Tbief rist and found relief: rtain a c will in c 8 Ap] r God . make no d c - to welcome you to- . . no longer d< He will in no wise cast you 536. L. H. B . — John i. 1 T ] ^r name, fa - ^nds! Cf Re] aim for all my wound^! His word de' _race is f: I _ me. need' .me and see, our world to bleed and . J, burner on a tree: ; sinner, come and see. . pierce bis bleeding be art,. death bad done its dreadful part: I - blood will ell y leper c • in open stand i 1 dinner, come and 8. M. IF. 4 keep I fa re, 250 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil; Oh may it all my pow'rs engage To do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in thy sight to live; And thus thy servant, Lord, prepare, A good account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on thyself rely; Oh let me ne'er my trust betray,- But faithful live and die. 339. lis. LoCs toife. — Luke xvii. 32. ^^yTE careless professors who rest on your lee's, Jl \midst your vain pleasures, your profit and ease, Now God says, "arise and escape for your life, And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife." 2 Awake from your slumber, the warning re- ceive; 5 Tis Jesus that warns you, the message believe: While dangers are pending; escape for your life. And look not behind you — remember Lot's wife. g The first bold apostate will tempt you to stray, And tell you no dangers are found in the way; He means to deceive you, escape for your life, An.d look not behind you — remember Lot% wife. EVANGELICAL HYX5S. 251 4 How many poor souls has the serpent be- guil'd! With specious temptations how many denTd! Then be not deluded, escape for your life, And look not behind you — remember Lot*6 wife. 5 The ways of religion true pleasures afford, So pleasures can equal the joys of the Lord; Forsake then the world, and escape for your life, And look not behind you — remember hot\ wife. f3 But if you determine the call to refuse, And venture the way of destruction to choose^ For hell you must part with the blessings of life, And then, if not now, you'll remember Lot^ wife. 339. S. M. Heath. Watch and pray. — Matt. xxvi. 41. 1 1%/T^ soul, be on thy guard, JLTl Ten thousand foes arise; And hosts of sins are pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies. Oh watch, and fight, and pray., The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the vict'ry won, Nor once at ease sit down; Thy arduous work will not be done. 'Till thou hast got thy crown. t 'Mi, till d< Shall bring thee to thy < ,:252 EVANGELICAL HYMWS. He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,. Vp to his blest abode. 340. 5, G, 8] The Christian's war song-. 1 T>EGONE all delay! -13 Come let us away! The season of conflict is come; The summons is given, The Lord calls from heaven^ Let no man tarry at home. 2 But should we decline His standard to join. Our slackness will meet its reward And woe shall they find, Who tarry behind, Nor come to the help of the Lord. 3 Then cast off delay, To arms and away, To arms!— 'Tis the Lord gives the wordl. Away to the field With sword and with shield^ Away to the help of the Lord. 4 The Lord in his might Has gone to the fight: And if we should shrink from the toi]^ The work will be done, The day will be won, Bat — others shall gather the spoil. 341. C. M. Steele. Wafjohfulness and prayer. — Matt. xxvi. 4*1. V A LAS! what hourly dangers rise! ±\- What snares beset my way! To heav'n, O let me lift my eyes. And hourly watch and pray:. EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS. 253 '2 Oh gracious God, in whom I live, My feeble efforts aid; Help me to watch, and pray, and strive^- Though trembling and afraid. Increase my faith, increase my hopey ■ When foes and fears prevail; And bear my fainting spirits up, Or soon my strength will fail, 4 Ch keep me in thy heav'nly way, And bid the tempter flee; And let me never, never stray From happiness and thee. 312. L. 31. Barbauli>. Christian Warfare. 1 A WAKE, my soul! lift up thine eyes: jl\. Sec where thy foes against thee rise, Jn long array, a num'rous host; Awake, my soul! or thou art lost. 2 See where rebellious passions rage, And fierce desires and lusts engage; The meanest foe of all that train Has thousands and ten thousands slain 3 Thou trcad'st upon enchanted ground; Perils and snares beset thee round; IVware of all, guard every part,-:— But most the traitor in thy heart. 4 Clad in the armour, from above, Of heav'nly truth, and heav'nly love^ me now, my soul, the charm repel, A. ;il pow'rs of earth and pow'rs uf hc{j f L. 31. Steele. To whom shal! we go? — John vi. 67, 1 fPlK,'! ve reign of mj heart, A My refnge, my Almighty friend-— 864 EVANGELICAL IIV3INS. And can my soul from thee depart, On whom alone my hopes depend! ^ "Whither, ah! whither shall I go — A wretched wand 're r from my Lord? Can this dark world of sin and woe, i;ne glimpse of happiness aifbrd? 3 Eternal life thy words impart, On these my fainting spirit lives; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart. Than all the round of nature gives. 4 Let earth's alluring joys combine; While thou art near in vain they call; One smile, one blissful smile of thine, 3Iy dearest Lord, outweighs them all. h Thy name my inmost pow'rs adore, Thou art my life, my joy, my care; Depart from thee; — 'tis death — 'tis more! 'Tis endless ruin! deep despair! 8 Low at thy feet my soul would lie, Here safety dwells and peace divine; Still let me live beneath thine eye, For life, eternal life, is thine! 344. C. if. M. Light in darkness. — Ps. cxii. 4. 1 ^feH thou who dry'st the mourner's tear, v>* How dark this world would be, • If, piere'd by sins and sorrows here, We could not fly to thee! 2 The friends, who in our sunshine live, When winter comes, are flown; And he who has but tears to give, Must weep those tears alone. 3 But thou wilt heal that broke* heart. Which, like the plants that throw EVANGELICAL HY3IXS. 2<}0 Their fragrance from the wounded part, Breathes sweetness out of woe. 4 When joy no longer soothes or cheer:-. And e'en the hope that threw A moment's sparkle o'er our tears, Is dimm'd and vanish'd too. 5 Oh who could bear life's stormy doom, Did not thy wing of love Come brightly wafting through the gloom, Our peace-branch from above! tj Then sorrow, touch'd by thee, grows brighf, With more than rapture's ray; As darkness shows us worlds of light, We never saw by day. 345. L. SL Fawcett. As thy days, so shall thy strength be. — Deut. xxx iii. 2(>. 1 4 FFLICTED saints, to Christ draw near, il. Thy Saviour's gracious promise hear; His faithful word declares to thee, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 2 Let not thy heart despond and s "How shall I stand the trying day!" He lias engag'd by firm decree, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. .*> Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong; And though the conflict should be long. Thy Lord will make the tempter flee; For as thy days, thy strength shall be. 4 Should persecution rage and flame, Still tru Redeemer** Bam In fi thou shall I^5G EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 5 When call'd to bear the weighty cro§.s v Of sore affliction, pain, or loss, Or deep distress, or poverty, Still as thy days, thy strength shall be. G When ghastly death appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue; He comes to set thy spirit free, And as thy days, thy strength shall be. 346. L. M. Newton. What shall I give thee? — 1 Kings iii. 5. LORD, dost thou say, "ask what thou wilt?;' I gladly seize the golden hour, I pray to be releas'd from guilt, And freed from sin and Satan's pow'r. 2 More of thy presence, Lord, impart — More of thy image let me bear; Erect a throne within my heart, And reign without a rival there. 3 Give me to read my pardon seal'd, And from thy joy to draw my strength— To have thy boundless love reveaFd, In all its height, and breadth, and length 4 Grant these requests — I ask no more, But to thy care the rest resign; Sick, or in health, or rich, or poor. All shall be well if thou art mine. 317. L. M. C. Wesley. Trust in Christ.— Hab. iii. 17, IS. 1 A LTHOUGH the vine its fruit deny. -Tjl Although the olive yield no oil, The with'ring fig-tree droop and die. The field illude the tiller's toil — 2 The empty stall no herd afford — And perish a!4 Uae bleating mce: EVANGELICAL HYttXS. 25* Vet, I will triumph in the Lord! — The God of my salvation praise! 3 Away, each unbelieving fear! Let fear to cheering hope give place; My Saviour will at length appear, And show the brightness of his face. 4 Though now my prospects all be cross'd, My blooming hopes cut off I see; Still will J in my Jesus trust, Whose boundless love can reach to me 5 Nor will I ever let him go, And basely to the tempter yield! Xo! in the strength of Jesus, no! • I never will give up my shield. 6 In hope believing against hope — His promis'd mercy will I claim; His gracious word shall bear me up To seek salvation in his name. 34S. 5, 6. Newto.v. / will trust. — lsa. xii. 2 1 T>EGOXE, unbelief! X3 My Saviour is near; And for my relief Will surely appear: By pray'r let me wrestle, And he will perform; With Christ in the vessel; I smile at the storm. 2 Determiu'd to save, He watcird o"er iny path, When Satan's blind slave, I sported with death: And can he have taught in* To trust in his nai; ft 258 EVANGELICAL HYfrNS And thus far have brought me- To put me to shame? 3 Why should I complain Of want or distress, Temptation or pain? He told me no less: The heirs of salvation, I know from his word, Through much tribulation. Must follow their Lord. 4 Though dark be my way,. Since he is my guide, 'Tis mine to obey, 'Tis his to provide; His way was much rougher^ And darker than mine; Did .1 esus thus suffer, And shall I repine! 5 His love, in time past, Forbids me to think He'll leave me at last In trouble to sink: Though painful at present „ 'Twill cease before long, And then, oh, how pieasanC Tha conqueror's song! 349. L. M. Hope, fixed in God. WHEN guilt distracts my lab'ring breast, Justice enrag'd, and wrath, I tlee — Thy cross alone I seek for rest, And fix my hope, Lord, iu thee. 2-Secur'd on Christ, th' eternal rock. No ahgry storms no racing sea EVAXGELICAL III.': ' 25$ 4Jan e'er my expectations shock, My hope is fix'd, O Lord, in thee. 3 Oft when death's awful gloomy vale, Affrighted nature dreads to sec — What thoughts would then my heart assaiij Did I not hope, O Lord, in thee. 4 But I can never, never sink, Jfty faith a wreck can never be; Boldly I stand on Jordan's brink, And sing my hope, O Lord, in thee. 350. 8, 7. Montgomery. The joy of grief .—2 Cor. vi. 10.. 1 HWEET the hour of tribulation, k5 When the heart can freely sigh; And the tear of resignation Twinkles in the mournful eye. 2 Have you felt a kind emotion Tremble through your troubled breast Soft as evening o'er the ocean, When she charms the waves to rest? o Have you lost a friend, or brother? Heard a father's parting breath' Gaz'd upon a lifeless ma ; Till she seemM to wake from death) 4 Have you felt a spouse expiring In your arms before your viei Watch'd the lovely soul retiring From her eyes, that broke on you* 5 O'er the yielding brow of sad One faint smile of comfort stole; One soft pang of tender Exquisitely thrili'd the soul. H Trembling, pale, and ag While you mourn me. 2\j0 i:va-\gi:mca;l hymn's. Bright the morning star arising, (Jpeird Heav'n, from whence it shone. 7 Thither all your wishes bending, Rise in ecstasy sublime; Thither all your hopes ascending, Triumph 'd over death and time. i3 Thus afflicted, bruis'd and broken, Have you known such sweet relief T Ves, my friend! and by this token, You have felt "the joy of grief.'' 351. L. 31. The joy of sins forgiven. 1 |/V\RTH has a joy unknown to heaven. X-J The new born joy of sins forgiven! Such tears of pure and deep delight, Ye angels! never dimm'd your sight. § Ye saw of old, on chaos rise The beauteous pillars of the skies; Ye know where Morn, exulting, spring*. And Evening folds her drooping wings. '3 Bright Heralds of th' Eternal will, x\ broad his errands ye fulfil; Or, thron'd in floods of beamy day, Symphonious in his presence play. 4 Loud is the song— the heavenly plain Is shaken with the choral strain — And dying echoes, floating far, Draw music from each chiming star. & But I, amid your choirs, shall shine. And all your knowledge snail be mine; Ye, on your harps, must lean to hear A secret chord that mine shall bear. EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. &&t 352. 8. M. Kent. It shall he well with (he righteous. — Isa. iii. 10. 1 *^7J7"HAT cheering words are these! Tf Their sweetness who can tell? In time, and to eternity, 'Tis with the righteous well. 2 In every state secure, Kept by Jehovah's eye; "Tis well with them while life endures,, And well when calfd to die. *i 'Tis well when joys arise, ? Tis well when sorrows flow; *Tis well when darkness veils the sfeies^ And strong temptations blow. 4 "Tis well, when on the mount, They feast on dying love; And 'tis as well in God's account, nen they the furnace pr 5 He hears the ravens call, Not will his children grieve; i\or can a worthless sparrow fill. Without my father's leave. 6 Oh may I doubt no more, But in his pleasure rest! Built on his love, his truth, and pa My soul is truly bit- 1. 38& CM. Hoski Submission. iC 1t is well.*' — 2 Kings iv 1 | T shall be well, let sinners know, 1 With those who love the Lord: His saints bave always found it -<•. f Bj rotting on I. is word. - W ].;» Let \ oar QB2 XvAMrKLICAL HYMNS. Wisdom directs your Father's red — His word says, it is well. 3 Though like the Shimamite pf old, Whose creature-comforts fell; LiLe ! or, let faith be strong 1 and bold. And answer, it is well. i Though you may trials sharp endure, i'rom sin, or death, or hell; Your heav'niy Father's love is sure, And therefore, it is well. ,5 Soon will your sorrows all be o'er, And you shall sweetly tell, On Canaans calm and pleasant shore, That all at last is weii. 354. L. M. Medley. I know that mi/ Redeemer Ircclh. — Job nix. *J-~j. 1 IT KNOW that my Redeemer lives; JL Wjbat comfort this sweet sentence give?' He lives, he lives, who once was dead, He lives my ever-living I 2 He lives to bless me with his !«.-■ He lives to plead for me above. He lives my hungry soul to feed, lie lives to help in time of need. 3 He lives to grant me rich supply. He lives to guide me with his eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4 He lives to silence all my ft He lives to stop and wipe my tears, 11? lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart. J§ He lives my kind, wise, heav'niy friend, and loves me to the end. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2G3 He lives, and while he lives Pll sing, He lives my Prophet, Priest, and King. 6 He lives, and grants me daily breath, He lives, and I shall conquer death, He lives my mansion to prepare, He lives to bring me safely there. 7 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; the sweet joy this sentence gives, 1 know that my Redeemer lives! 355. C. Bfc Haweis. Submission. — Job i. 21. 1 SUBMISSIVE to thy will, my God, ^ I all to thee resign; And bow before thy chast'uiug rod-r- I mourn, but not repine. *2 Whf siiould my foolish heart complain, When wisdom, truth and love, Direct the stroke, inilict the pain, And point to joys above? 5 How short are all my sufP rings here. How needful every cross; Away, my unbelieving fear, Sor call my gain, my loss. 4 Then give, dear Lord, or take away, Yii bless thy sacred name; My Jesus, yesterday, to-day, Forever is the same! ; 5 '. L. M. Tappan. to Providence. WHEN sorrow casts its shade around, \i:d pleasure seems our course to shun; AVI. • but grief and pain is found, Hew sweet (a saj, "Thy will be done." 864 EVANGELICAL KYIVIXS. 2 When sickness lends its pallied line, And every dream of bliss h£s flown; When quickly from the fading view Recede the joys that once were known; 3 The soul, resign'd, will still rejoice, Though life's last sand be nearly run; With humble faith and trembling vuice, It whispers soft, "Thy will be done." 4 When cali'd to mourn the early doom Of one affection held most dear; While o'er the closing silent tomb, The bleeding heart distils the tear; 5 Though love its tribute sad will pay, And earthly streams of solace shun; Still! still! the humble soul will say, In lowly dust, "Thy will be done." G Whate"er, O Lord, thou hast designed* To bring my soul to thee in trust; If mercies or afflictions kind, — (For all thy dealings, Lord, are just,) 7 Take all, — but grant, in goodness free, That love which ne'er thy stroke would shun - r Support this heart, and strengthen me To say in faith, "Thy will be done." 357. C. M. Complaint and hope under great jmin. 1 T" ORD, I am paLiM. out 1 resign, -Li My body to ti.y will; v i is £-race, 'tis wisdom all divine, Appoints the pains I feel. 2 Dark are the ways of providence, While t ; ey who lovo thee groan; Thy reasons lie conceafd from sense#- Mysterious and unknown. EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS. 266 •3 Yet nature may have leave to speak, And plead before her God, Lest the o'erburden'd heart should break Beneath thine heavy rod. 4 These mournful groans and flowing tears, Give my poor spirit ease; While every groan my Father hears, And every tear he sees. 5 Is not some smiling hour at hand, With peace upon its wings! Give it, O God, thy swift command, With all the joys it brings. 35*. C. Ifc Grlen. IZesig-natiott. 'It is the Lord? £,c. — 1 Sam. iii. IS". 1 ffT is the Lord, enthron'd in light, JL Whose claims are all divine, Who has an undisputed right To govern me and mine. 2 It is the Lord, who gives me all — 31 y wealth, my friends, my ease^. And of his bounties may recall Whatever part he please. *> It is tLe Lord -should 1 distrust,. contradict his will! Who cannot do but wl nt is just,. And must be righteous a till. 4 It is the \ ord, who can sustain Beneath the heaviest 1< From whom assistance I obtain. I 6 tread the thorny road. 5 It u . i! y covenant God, Tl rice I iessed be His Wl < r, seafd with blood". Hast ever be the same. "«lbU EVANGELICAL HYMSS* 6 And can my soul, with hopes like these, He sullen or repine? TSo — let the Lord take what he please; To him I all resign. 35a S. 31. Dwight. Solemn thu'ts offer dangerous sickness. — Ps. 88. 1 OTRET€H'D on the bed of grief, £3 In silence long 1 lay; For sore disease and wasting pain Had worn my strength away. 2 Just o'er the grave I hung; No pardon met my eye*; As blessings never greet the slaku And hope shall never rise. 3 Sweet mercy to my soul Ueveal'd no charming ray; Before me rose a long, dark night-. With no succeding day. A I saw beyond the tomb, The awful Judge appear, Prepared to scan with strict account My blessings wasted here. 5 Then O how vain appearM The joys beneath the sky! Like visions past, like flow'rs that blow a When wintry storms are nigh. (} How mourn'd my sinking soul The Sabbath's hours divine, The day of grace, that precious day. Consumed in sense and sin. 7 Then to (he Lord I prayM, And rais'd a hitter cry — ^>Hear me, O God, and save my soul. Lest I forever die/* EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 26? -5 He heard my humble cry; He sav'd my soul from death; To him Fli give my heart and hands, And consecrate my breath. 9 Ye sin ners, fear the Lord, While yet 'tis calTd to-day; Soon will-t:;e awful voice cf deatii Command your souls away. 10 Soon will the harvest close; '/'lie summer soon be o'er; And soon your injured, angry Gojft Will hear your pray'rs no more. eCjO. C 31. J. Steward. Sick bed reflections. 1 ]V'1~Y soul would fain indulge a hope lyJL To reach the heav'nly shore; And when T drop this dying flesh, That I shall sin no more: 2 That then I shall behold the Lamb, Who once for sin was slain, Bui rose triumphing o'er the grave. And on his throne doth reign. 3 I hope to hear and join the song, That saints and angels raise; \ i j * ? while eternal ages roll, To sing eternal praise. 4 But O, this dreadful heart of sin! It may deceive me still; And while 1 look for joys above, May plunge me down to hell. 5 The scene must then forever closet Probation at an end; • i reach me there. pardon there descend. 268 EVANGELICAL IIYttXS. 6 Come then, O blessed Jesus, come. To me thy Spirit give; Shine through a dark, benighted soul. And bid a sinner live. 361. C. 31. Watts. Siclc bed devotion; or y pleading without repin\ 1 #^1 OD of my life, look gently down, \J Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are tny servants, Lord, They come at thy command: I'll not attempt a mimr/ring word,. Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet 1 may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes: 31 y strength consumes, my spirit dies, 1 iirough thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust; Our feeble pow'rs can ne'er withstand. And all our beauty's lost. 5 I'm but a stranger here below, As all my fathers were; May I be well prepar'd to go. When I the summons hear. G But if my life be sparM awhiie Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still. And I'll declare thy love. 863. C. 31. 'A Joy in sorrow. ND let this feeble body failj And let it faint or die: EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 269 .My soul shall quit the mournful vale.. And soar to worlds on high; \t Shall join the disembodied saints, And find its long-sought rest, (The only rest tor which it pants.) On the Redeemer's breast. 3 In hope of that immortal crown, I now the cross sustain; And gladly wander up and down. And smile at toil and pain. 4 I travel my appointed years, Till my Deliv'rer come, And wipe away his servant's tears. And take his exile home. 363. C. M. Topladw Affliction; or, meditation on God's love. — Psalm civ. 34, 1 "%^7"HEX languor and disease invade t T This trembling house of clav, 'Tis sweet to look beyond my pains, And long to fly away. 2 Sweet to look inward, and attend The whispers of his love; Sweet to look upward to the place Where Jesus pleads above. 3 Sweet to look back and see my name In life's fair book set down; Sweet to look forward, and behold Eternal wn. 4 Sweet to relied how grace divine aid; r that his blood .Ms debt of sufTring paid 270 EVA7CGELICAL TIYMX3. 5 Sweet on his faithfulness to rest^ >e love can never c- Sweet on his covenant of grace For all things to depend. 6 Sweet, in the confidence of faith. To i nriu decrees; Sweet to lie passive in his hand, : ep no vviil but his. T If sucl the sweetness of the streams, V\ fcat must the fountain be, Where saints and angels draw their bliss- Immediately from theel 364. 8, ?, 4. Pearce. Sweet affliction. — 2 Chron. xxxiii. 11-13. 1 T.\ the floods of tribulation, JL While the billows o'er me roll, Jesus whispers consolation, And supports my fainting soul: ►Sweet affliction, That brings Jesus to my soul. $ Thus the lion yields rne honey; From the eater food is given; Strengthen'd thus, I still press forward. Singing as T wade to heaven: Sweet affliction, And my sins are all forgiven. 3 Here, in darkest dispensations, Doth my faithful Lord appear: With his richest consolations, To re-animate and cheer: Sweet affliction, Thus to bring my Saviour near. 4 In the sacred page recorded, Thus his word securely stands' rvA:;GELiCAL iiymss, 271 ar not, Em in trouble near thee, Nought shall pluck thee from my baadi weet affliction, Ever)" word my love demands. a All I meet I find assist me In my path to heav'nly joy. Where, though trials now attend mt*v Trials never more annoy: Sweet affliction, Every promise gives me joy. H Wearing there a weight of glory. Still the path I'll ne'er forget, But, exulting, cry, it led me To my blessed Saviour's feet? Sweet affliction, Which has brought me to his feet, 3C5. 8, 7, 4. Wingkove. Soul happy on a death bed. L 1/1 VERY moment brings me nearer JQj To my long sought rest above; Higher mounts my soul, and higher— Oh how happy to remove! Then, forever, I shall sing redeeming love. 2 Soon shall I be gone to glory — Join the bright, angelic race. There repeat the pl< asifig story — I was sav'd by sovereign gi ■ And, forever, \ iew my lovi; r" face. 3 Though my burden sore oppress- me And I shrink beneath my pain, ] release i Ai"' , be my gaj| 27*2 EVANGELICAL HYMXS. Precious Saviour! — With my Lord I shall remain. £66. C. M. Cruden. For one resigned and happy in prospeet of death. 1 |^G3IE forward, death, and let us talk. V7 While near to thee I stand: I fear thee not; so I draw near To shake thy thrice cold hand. I welcome thee to do thy work, Soon as my sands are run; I cannot form an empty wish Thy coming stroke to shun. 2 In some dark chamber of the grave, Do thou this body lay; For in thy hands, O death, my friend. I fearless leave my clay. Haste, take thy dart, thy spear, thy bow. And lift thy killing hand; I'll look thee boldly in the face, And thus undaunted stand. 3 By faith I see Immanuel's land; Oh let me leap on shore, To mingle with yon seraphim, And in their strains adore, I hear their harps, their golden harps ; Sound the Redeemers praise; Oh let me join my notes with them, And sing redeeming grace. 4 Quickly, death, th' angelic guards Are hov'ring all around, And waiting to embrace their charge, When thou hast me unbound. Make haste! cut loose! dissolve life's bands; I long to be away: EVANGELICAL ffYM2fS. 27S When immortality's in view Could patience bear delay? 5 Life's bitterest hour is recompens'd By ecstasies of death; Assur'd of endless life, I yield > Triumpfiing yield my breath. I pant for pure immortal joys; I'm all anxiety, To see, to hear, to feel, to know, What means eternity. 6 Abw, now my breath begins to fail! The spirit's almost free: And all the bands that keep their hold At once asunder flee. I breathe — I feel immortal life, \nd taste celestial joy. While dazzling glories round the throne My every power employ. 7 Ye friends surviving, dry your cheeks; Your tears, your tears are lost; Shed them for those who on the sea Of mortal life are toss'd. Just on my eye-lids let some friend His fingers gently lay; Without their aid I see the beams Of an eternal day. 367. 7s. A hymn to be n ken rising. L "VTOW the shades of night are go*; -i-^i Now the morning light is come; Lord may I be thine to-day; Drive the shades of sin a •J Fill my soul with heav'nly light, ti ' . and cleanse mv sighi 274 EVANGELICAL EYU In thy service. Lord, to-day, Help me'labour, help me pray. 3 Keep my haughty passions bound: Save me from my foes around; Going out and coming in, Keep me safe from every sin. 4 When my work of life is past, Oh receive me then at last! JN'ight of sin will be no more, When I reach the heav'nly shore. 369. C. M. Morning. WHEN we, with welcome slumber press J d, Had clos'd our weary eyes, A pow'r unseen secur'd our rest, And made us joyful rise: 2 Numbers last night have doubtless met Their long eternal doom; And lost the joys of morning light, In death's tremendous gloom. 3 But life to us its light prolongs, — Let warmest thanks arise; Great God, accept our morning songs. Our willing sacrifice. 369. C. 31. Steele. **Jorning song. 1 tf^i OD of my life, my morning song \jf To thee I cheerful raise; Thy acts of love 'tis good to sing. And pleasant 'tis to praise. 2 Preserved by thy almighty arm, I pass'd the shades of night, Serene and safe from every harm. To tee the morning light. EVANGELICAL ITV3IXS. 275 3 While numbers spent the night in sighs. And restless pains and woes, In jrcntle sleep I clos'd my eyes, And rose from sweet repose. 4 When sleep death's image o'er me spread, And I unconscious lay, Thy watchful care was round my bed. To guard my feeble clay. ") Oli let the same almighty care Through all this day attend: From every danger, every snare, My heedless steps defend. 6 Smile on my minutes as they roll. And guide my future days; And let thy goodness fill my soul With gratitude aLd p/aise. 370. CM. J. Steward. ning song-. 1 OHOULD God forbid the sun to ri^e, k5 And endless darkness reign. Justice would silence every mouth, ■Nor let a thought complain. 2 Thus had the Sun of Righteousness Never arose and shone, The frowning heav'ns had flash' d with wrath, For crimes which we have done. 3 Then had salvation ne'er appear'd, \ur angels sung of peace; The anthem never had begun, Which now will never cease. 4 J5ut thanks to God, the nat'ral sun Does light and heat cou\<\ Thy >un ill shine; An everlasting- daj. 276 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 371. L. 31. A morning hymn. 1 A RISE, my soul! with rapture rise! J\. 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, Advance my soul more nigh to thee. 3 But can it be? that power divine! Whose throne is light's unbounded blaze. While countless worlds and angels join, To swell the glorious song of praise; 4 Will deign to lend a favoring ear, When I, poor abject mortal, pray? Yes, (boiLidless goodness!) he will hear, Nor cast the meanest wretch away! h 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. J372. 8. M. Evening hymn. 1 rilHE day is past and gone, JL The ev'ning shades appear; Oh may we ever keep in mind, The night of death draws near, j We lay our garments by, Upon our beds to rest; Ho death will soon remove us hence, And leave our souls undrest. 3 Lord, keep us safe this night. JSecure from ali our feare; EVANGELICAL HYMOT. 27* May angels guard us while we sleep. Till morning light appears. 4 And when we early rise, To view th' unwearied sun, May we set out to win the prize, And after glory run: 5 That when our days are past, And we from time remove, Lord, may we in thy bosom rest, The bosom of thy love. 373. C. Jtf. Evening'. 1 TNDULGFAT Father, by whose can. Jl I've pass'd another day, Let me this night thy mercies share, And teach ine 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 every hour thy grace prepare My soul for joys above. 4 And when on earth I close mine ( To sleep in death's embrace, Let me to heav'n and glory rise, T' enjoy thy smiiing face. 374. L. M. Steele. ning song. — Ps. cxli. 2. 1 d~i HE x to thee my ev'ning - ^Jf -Villi humble gratitude T rai Oh lei thy mercy tune my toj And filJ my heart with lively i" i- p "278 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2 My days unclouded as they pass, And every gentle rolling hour, Are monuments of wondYous grace, And witness to thy love and pow'r. 3 Thy love and pow'r, celestial Guard, Preserve me from surrounding harm; Can danger reach me while the T ord Extends his kind, protecting arm? 4 Let this blest hope my eye-lids close; With sleep refresh my feeble frame; Safe in thy care may I repose, And wake with praises to thy name. 375. L. M. Collyer. Evening song-. { fTpHE night shall hear me raise my song, JL And in her silent courts my tongue Shall pour the solitary lay, For all the mercies of the day. 2 Nor will my God disdain to hear The sigh I breathe — the fervent pray Y; When, sinking to oblivions rest, I seek the pillow of his breast. 3 And when the blushing morn shall rise, To tinge with gold the eastern skies; With strength renewed, my thankful lay Shall hail the new-born beams of day. 37G. C. M. Harrison. Saturday night. EGONE, my worldly cares, away 1 ! IS or dare to tempt my sight; Let me begin th' ensuing day, Before I end this night. 2 Yes, let the work of prayY and praisfc Employ my heart and tongue: B EVANGELICAL TIY:iX3. 270 Begin, my soul! thy Sabbath days Can never be too long". 3 Let the past mercies of the week Excite a grateful frame, Nor let my tongue refuse to speak Some good of Jesus' name. 4 On wings of expectation borne, My hopes to heav'n ascend; I long to welcome in the morn, The day with thee to spend. oTT. L. M. Stennett. The Sablath. 1 A XOTHER six days' work is done, -/1l Another Sabbath is begun; Return, my soul, enjoy thy r< Improve the day thy Gc -Vd. 2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns {So sweet a rest to wearied mi Provides an antepast of heaven, And gives this day the food of seven. 3 Oh that our thoughts and thanks may rise, As grateful incense to the Bkj And draw from heaven that sweet repose, V>"hich none, but he that fe< 4 This heavenly calm within the breast, 1- the dear pledge of glorious re "Which fur the Church of God remains. The end of cares, the end of pains. § In 1. >ly duties let the d i!< :hus to sp< of one that ne- 280 EVAXGELICAL HYMNS, arra l. m. Doeell. Sahbath morning, 1 y^OME, dearest. Lord, ard bless tliis day, V-/ Come bear our tho*ts from earth away: Now let our noblest passions rise V itii ardor to their native skies. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, all divine. With rays of light upon us shine; And let our waiting souls be blest On this sweet day of sacred rest. 3 Then when our Sabbaths here are o'er, And we arrive on Canaan's shore, With all the ransom'd we shall spend A Sabbath which shall never end. 379, L. M. Asking- Christ's presence on the Sahhath. 1 jpk FOR a heart to praise and pray, v_^ To spend with Christ this sacred dat>! For wings of faith to soar above. And clasp his feet in arms of love. 3 I'd hold him fast, till he should give A word of grace, and bid me live; I'd plead his blood for guilt and sin, Till he should cleanse from every stain. 4B On him, whose glories fill the skies, I'd gaze and fix my wand 'ring eyes; Copy his beauties on my. heart. Till love transform in every part. 4 'Tis he can clothe my naked soul, And by a word can make me whole; Send peace and patience to the mind- And give a heart to God EVANGELICAL IIY3IXS. 281 380. C. _\1. Berridge. Sabbath morning. — Psalm cxviii. 24. 1 l^kX &iis sweet morn my Lord arose, V^F Triumphant o'er tiie grave! lie died to vanquish all my foes, And lives again to save. 2 I bless the Lord, and hail the morn, It is my Lord's own day; And faithful souls will surely scorn To doze the hours away. "3 This is the day forjjoly rest; Yet clouds will gather soon, Except the Lord become my guest, And put my harp in tune. 4 No heav'nly fire my heart can raise Without the Spirit's aid; His breath must kindle pray'r and praise, Or I am cold and dead. 5 On all the flocks thy Spirit pour, And saving health convey; A swret, refreshing Sabbath show'r Will make them sing and pray. 5 Direct thy shepherds how to feed The flocks of thy own choice; Give savour to the heav'nly bread, And bid the folds rejoice. :M. C. M. The Sabbath. 1 T1[7"HEN, on the third auspicious day, T ▼ While yet the blushing dawn Shed forth its earliest smiling ray To gihl the rising mora; 2 The light the place Where their bclov'd was laid, 282 EVANGELICAL HYMTJB. Where shining angels preach'd the graca That rais'd him from the dead; 8 They hasted from the hallow'd ground, Where his dear flesh had lain, To tell his mourning friends around, That Jesus lives again. 4 This day, as days of older time, Is one of heav'nly joy, Good tidings reach to every dim*, And every tongue employ. 382. P. M. Xeedham. Going to Church, — Ps. cxxii. 1 "V¥7"H VF joy possess'd my heart, fi What transport did I feel, To hear my pious friends Express their holy zeal! To Zion's hill let us repair, To pay our vows and worship there. 2 How pleasant 'tis to see The thronging tibes ascend, With holy longing there The sacred hours to spend! Where God records his gracious name. His saints may lay their humble claim, 3 For Ziorfs peace ye saints. Your fervent pray'rs unite; Be this your work by day — Your pleasure this by night: Zion, thy sons which love thee b< Shall in thy peace be greatly blest. 4 For our dear brethren's sake; Zion, we wish thee peace; Prosper, O prosper long, And may thy sons increase! EVANGELICAL IIYMX5. 283 Wo seek thy cood, we love the road Which leads us to God's blest abode! 383. P. H- Brown. Efocning of the Lord's Day. 1 "CIREQJJENT t! e day of God returns, JT To shed its quick'ning beams; And yet how slow devotion burns, How languid are its flames! 2 Accept our faint attempts to love — Our frailties, T-ord, forgive; \Ve would be like thy saints above, And praise t'nee while we live. 8 Increase, () Lord, our faith and hope, And fit us to ascend, Where the assembly ne'er breaks up, The Sabbath ne'er shall end; "4 Where we shall breathe in heav'nly air. With heavnly lustre shine; Before the throne of God appear, And feast on love divine. L L. M. Doddridge. The Eternal Sahbath.— Heh. iv» £). 1 rjlTIJNE earthly Sabbaths, I ord, we love. JL But there's a nobler rest above; To that our longing" souls aspire, With ardent pangs of strong desife. 2 No more fatigue, no more distress, Nor sin nor hell shall reach the place; No groans to mingle with the songs, Which warble from immortal tongues. rule alarms of raging foes; cares to break the ose; e, do clouded mid Dbacurefl the Lustre of thy throne* 2?4 EVANGELICAL IIVMXS. 4 Around thy throne, grant we may meet, And give ns but the lowest seat; We'll shout thy praise, and join the song Of the triumphant, holy throng. 385. C. 31. Meditation in the night. 1 PllTIY daily mercies, O my fxodj, JL My waking thoughts employ; And while I meditate on thee, My heart is fill'd with joy. 2 Thou giv'st me rest upon my bed, — Soft slumber to my eyes; Thy goodness is again renew'd, When in the morn I rise. •3 Throughout the business of the day, Thine arm does me upnold; Amidst the darkness of the night, Thy presence makes me bold. 4 Whether in sickness or in health, Thy grace does me sustain; Let me, O Lord, enjoy thyself, And I shall ne'er complain. 5 Although my fields no meat afford, Nor vineyard yield increase, In thee, my Saviour, and my God, To joy, I will not cease. 6 At length, when thou dost call to go*. And bid me earth resign, Joyful I'll leave my all below, To be forever thine. 396. C. M. Winter* 1 C^ftE, how rude winter's icy hand £3 Has stripped the verdant ground, EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 285 15ut spring will soon his rage withstand, And spread new beauties round. 2 My soul a sharper winter mourns, And fruitless I remain; When will the gentle spring return. The graces grow again! 3 Jesus, my glorious Sun, arise — This frozen heart remove: O, hush these storms, and clear my skies. And let me feel thy love. 387. C. 31. Xewton. Spring, or return of joy. 1 A T length the wish'd for spring has come: jl\ How altered is the scene! The trees and shrubs are drest in bloom. The earth array 'd in green. 2 I see my Saviour from on high, Break through the clouds and shine; Jia creature now more blest than I, No song more loud than mine. *) Thy word does all my hopes revive: It overcomes my foes; It makes my languid graces thrive. And blossom like the rose. 1 Dear Lord, a monument I stand, Of what thy grace can do; Uphold me by th\ gracious hand, Each changing season through. 368. L. M. Stkoxo. Summer; or, the great Harvest. — Matt. xiii. '.W. riMIH summer I arvfest spreads the field, J M whitening hills are turn'd! H< peri \ i< Id; — The irhe 1 — the tares arc buruVJ BY ANGELICAS. IIY is the great Judge, \ . crown'd. Descends to reap the ripen'd ^ Angelic guards attend Lira down, The same who sang his humble birth. 3 In sounds of glor;. search around the rid; Raste call my saints to rise and take The seats from which their foes were burl'd. 4 {i Go, burn the chaff in endless lire, In liames unquciich . em each tare: Sinners must feel my holy ire, And sink in guilt to deep despair.*' 5 Thus ends the harvest of the earth: — Angels obey the awful voice; They save the wheat, they burn the chaff; All heav'n approves the sovereign i 3S9. L. M. Doddridge. The Seasons. — fs. xlv. 11. 1 r 31 TIE tfow'ry spring, at God's command, JL Perfumes the air, and paints the land; The summer rays v.; ;iine, To raise the corn, and cheer the vine. 2 His hand in autumn richly pours, Through all her coasts, redundant stores: And winters, soften'd by his care, ZVo mere the face of horror 3 Seasons and months, and weeks, and days. Demand successive songs of praise; And be the cheerful homage paid. With morning light and i ade. 4 And Q, may each harmonious tongue In worlds unknown the j And in those brighter courts ad i M here davs and years revolve no more. LI< vi. nv !.. ft. 1 T>M S > nducta thit Vi)YO ■ ■ ir — Ti.. v. I i ir M .J Thi 4 2S8 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Seem'd as fair for life as we, When the former year begun. 3 Some, (but who, God only knows,) That are here assembled now, Ere the present year shall close, To the stroke of death must bow. 4 If from guilt and sin set free, By the knowledge of thy grace, Welcome, then, the call will be, To depart, and see thy face. 5 To thy saints, while here below, W T ith new years new mercies come; But the happiest year they know, Is their last, which leads them home. 392. C. M. Newton, New Year, 'IN J"OW r , gracious Lord, thine arm reveal . And make thy glory known; Now let us all thy presence feel, And soften hearts of stone. 2 From all the guilt of former sin, May mercy set us free; And let the year we now begin, Begin and end with thee. 3 Send down thy Spirit from above, That saints may love thee more; And sioners flow may learn to loYe, Who never lov'd before. 4 And when before thee we appear, In our eternal home, May growing numbers worship here. And praise thee in our room EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 2S£ 393, C. M, Watts. Life and Eternity. \ rilHEE we adore, eternal name? JL And humbly own to thee, How feeble is our mortal frame, What dying* worms are we! 2 Our wasting lives grow shorter stilly As months and days increase; And every beating pulse we tell, Leaves but the number less. o The year rolls round, and steals away The breath that first it gave; Whatever we do, where'er we be, We ? re traveling to the grave. 4 Dangers stand thick through all the ground; To push us to the tomb; And fierce diseases w*St around, To hurry mortal* home. o Great God! on what a - read Hang everlasting things! Th' eternal state of all the d^ad. Upon life's feeble strings? 6 Infinite joy, or endless woe, Attend on every breath; And yet how unconcern'd we go y Ujjon the brink of death! 7 Waken, O Lord, our drowsy seasc, To walk this dangerous road; And if our souls are hurried hence, .May they be found with God. 894. P. St The sw!ftiicis of time. — Job vii. 6. HY days, my weeks, • ycaj*. Flv raj)id a$ the w tutUpg aphere^ T 290 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. Around the steady pole: Time, like the tide, its motion Ju Till I must launch through boundless Where endless ages rolfr. 2 The grave is near the cradle seen; The moments swiftly pass between, And whisper as they fly, Unthinking man, rememhcr thi~ r Though fond of snblunary bliss, Thou soon must gasp and die. 3 My soul attend the solemn call; Thine earthly tent must quickly fall And thou must take thy flight, Beyond the vast expansive blue, To sing and love as angels do. Or sink in endless night. •4 Immortal bliss, or endless woe, Hangs on this inch of fime below, On this precarious breath: The Lord of nature only km* Whether another year shall close Ere I expire in death. 5 Long ere the seasons roll around I may be buried under ground, And there in silence rot; Alas! one hour may close the sccrre. And ere twelve months shall roll between. My name be quite forgot. 6 But will my soul be then extinct. And cease to live, and cease to think' It cannot, cannot be: Though my immortal cannot die; What wilt thou do, nr wl ithc bay set V • EVANGELICAL BYXN8. 2C>1 7 Will mercy then its arms extend !■ Will Jesus be thy guardian friend; And heaven thy dwelling phi Or sliall insulting iiends appear, To drag thee down to dark despair, Beyond the reach of grace- 8 A heaven and hell, and these alone. Beyond the present life are known; There is no middle state: To-day attend the call divine; To-morrow may be none of thine, Or it may be too late. & Thy fleeting time improve, redeem. ' i>. the change, whate'er it seem To note unthinking men; Lord at thy footstool I would bow; Bid conscience tell me plainly now What it would tell me then. 1Q If in destruction's road I stray. Help me- to choose a better wayj That leads to joys on high: Thy gnce impart, my guilt fprgivft Xor ever let me dare to live £uch as I dare not die. G, 11. The s wifeless of fin 1 rplMU swiftly rt flying-, • A And ad mortals are dying: To th' invisible world all soon must departs I l asons are rolling; Jehoi ling, I > inner, return, and ll part no morp. ,ag£lical iiymic*. 293 397. L. fit, Lee. jPcurriage. 1 "W^ITH grateful hearts and tuneful lay< t ? ▼ We bow before th' Eternal throne, And offer up our humble praise, To Him whose name is Go alone. 2 On this auspicious eve, draw near, Ana shed thy richest blessings down; Fill every heart with love sincere. And all thy faithful mercies crown. 3 Grant now thy presence, gracious Lord, And hearken to our fervent pray'r; The nuptial vow in heay'n record, And biess the newly married pair 4 Oh guide them safe, this desert through* 'Mid ail the cares of life and love; At length with joy thy face to view, In fairer, better worlds above. 398. L. M. Steele. The s / ind fra i Uy of man . — F 9* 80L 1 4 LMIGHTY Maker of my frame, li. Teach me the measure of my days; Teach me to know how frail J a And spend the remnant to thy praise. 2 My days are shorter than a span, A little point my life appears, IFow frail at best is dying" man! How vain are all Oil hopes and fears! 3 Yrcin his ambition, noise, and show! Vain are the iich rack his mil He heaps up tr Lx'd vritl And dies and ::i all be] .. <\ Oh be a doI My (JoJ 4i 1 by throne; 294 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Earth's fleeting treasures I resign, And fix my hopes on thee alone. 399. C. Ml. Hoskins. Time is short. — 1 Cor. vii. 29. 4- rilliK time is short! the season near _I_ W hen death will us remove; To leave our friends, however dear, And all we fondly love. U The time is short! sinners beware, .Nor triilc time away: The word of great salvation hear, While it is cail'd to-day. 3 The time is short! ye rebels, now To Christ the Lord submit; To mercy's golden sceptre bc-w, And fall at Jesus 1 feet. 4 The time is -short! ye saints rejoice*— The Lord will quickly come: Soon shall you hear the Bridegroom's voice. To call you to your home. 5 The time is short! it swiftly flics — The hour is just at band, When we shall mount above the- skies-, And reach the wish'd-for land. The time is short! the moment near, When we shall dwell above; And he forever happy there, With Jesus, whom w-e love. 400. C. 31. Crudkn. Death.— Ecel. ix. 10. 1 #"^03T-E, O my soul, look up a»d see *L^ How swift the moments run! Swift as the whe"el of time whirjs ronnd 1 My closing day brings on. Jl\ ANGELICAL HYMXS, 295^- ^ Some bu§y 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 auglvt I know, may strike, Before my funeral knelU Which, by its doleful sounding tongue, Shall my departure tell. -4 When the grim king of terrors calls, May I triumphant stand; And find rr;y Saviour then my friend, To guide me with his hand. 5 Then shall my spirit soar away To heav'c and see his face; And sing, with all the ransonrd throng, The wonders of his grace. 401. L. M. BxiowN Sickness and Death, 1 7%/rY soul, the minutes haste away, IfjL Apace comes on th' important day^ When, in the icy arms of death, I must give nip my vital breath. '2 Look forward to the moving scene; How wilt thou be affected then] When from on high some sharp disease Resistless shall my vitals seize? 3 When all the springs of life are low, The spirit faiut, the pulses slow; The eyes grow. dim and short the breath, The tokens of approaching death. 4 When clammy sweats through every part Bhow life's retreating to the heart; lis last resistance there to make, And then the breathless frtime forsake 2m EVANGELICAL irY30:*„ 5 When vast eternity's in sight; The brightest day, the blackest night: One shock will break the building down, And let thee into worlds unknown, £ Oh come, my son), the matter weight How wilt thou leave thy kindred clay,. And how the unknown regions try,. And launch into eternity! 4.02. C. M. Addison. The Christian's Hope. I "^TjTHEX, rising from the bed of death* ▼ w O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear> I see my Maker, face to face, O how shall I appear! 3 If yet, while pardon may be found, And mercj may be sought, My heart with inward horror shrinks, And trembles at the thought;. 3 When thou, O Lord, shalt stand discios'S In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my souf, O how shall T appear! 4 But thou hast told the troubled mind* Who does her sins lament, An interest in the Saviour Christ Shall endless woe prevent. 5 Give me that sorrow of the heart, Ere yet it be too late; And hear my Saviour's dying groans His sorrows will have weight. Q For never shall my soul despair Her pardon to procure, Who knows thy only Son has died, To snake her pardon aure EVANGELICAL UY^I^, 29? 403. S. K, The anxious inquiry, 1 A XD am I born to die? J\. To lay this body tiown? And must my trembling- spirit fry Into a world unknown! 2 A land of deepest shade, Unpierc'd by human thoughrr The dreary regions of the dead, Where s.11 things are forgot-. 3 Soon as from earth I go, What will become of me! Eternal happiness or wee .Must then my portion be. 4 WakM by the trumpet's sound, I from my tomb must rise, And sec the Judge with glory crown'd. And see the flaming skies! 5 How shall I leave the tomb! With triumph, or regret: A fearful or a joyful doom, A curse or blessing meet. 6 I must from God be driv'n, Or with my Saviour dwell; }iust come, at his command, to heav u;- Or else depart to hell. 7 Who can resolve the doubt That tears my anxious breastT &hall I he with the damn'd cast our, Or numbered with the blest? 3 Oh thou that wouldst not have Od€ ir retched sinner die, Who died'st thyself my soul to sarc Prom eudles mjsery; 298 EVANGELICAL ILVMa^. 9 Show me the way to shun Thy dreadful wrath severe, That when thou comcst on thy throne-, I may with jay appear. 404. L. M. For mc to die is gain. — Phil. i. 21. I FTUIEE I adore, Eternal pow'r! JL And humbly bow before thy throve:. Be near me at my dying- hour, Then shed thy kindest influence down,. 12 My sins, most humbly, I confess, My sins against both light and love; X)h let thy sovereign — pard'ning grace. Those sins forgive — my guilt remove 3 Jesus! on thy atoning blood, My fondest — firmest hopes depend; • In every trial, O my God! Thy heav'nly consolations lend. 4 With thee, — Redeemer of my soul! Let not the world my heart divide; Each rash, — unhallow'd thought control, And to thyself my footsteps guide. 5 On thy dear bosom may I lie, When sinking in the arms of death, To thee direct my closing eye, And praise thee with my latest breatth 405. C. M. Collyer. 1 Sam. xv. 32. 1 "\S7" HEX, bending o'er the brink of life, T ▼ My trembling soul shall stand, Waiting to pass death's awful flood, Great God, at thy command! 2 When weeping friends surround my bed. And close my sightless eyes; - EVANGELICAL IIYUXS. 233 "When shattered by the weight of years Tliis broken body lies: 3 When every long-lov'd scene of life Stands ready to depart; When the last sigh that shakes the frame Shall rend this bursting heart: 4 O. thou great Source of joy supreme, Whose arm alone can save, Dispel the darkness that surrounds The entrance to the grave! B Lay thy supporting gentle hand Beneath my sinking head; And, with a ray of love divine, Illume my dying bed! <5 Leaning on thy dear faithful breast, May I resign my breath! And. in thy fond embraces, lose "The bitterness of death:'' 406. L. 31. There the wicked cease from troubling-, <$r. — Job iii. 17. 1 T"|E ATII and the grave are doleful themes, JLr For sinful, mortal worms to sing, Unless a Saviour's sweeter beams Dispel the gloom and touch the string. 5 Yt t, dearest Lord, when view'd in thee, Death and the grave lose all their dread;* There all h*s frightful horrors flee, And joy surrounds a dying bed. H The gru\ i a favor'd spot; To saints its deepest gloom is blej Tor i ■ d trou lc And piere the weary are at rest 300" EVANGELICAL ttfXMff; 4 At i*est in Jesus' faithful anr>s; At rest as in a peaceful bed; Secure from all the dreadful storms, Which round this sinful world are spread, 5 Thrice happy souls who're gone before^ To that inheritance divine; They labor, sorrow, sigh no more, But bright in endless glory shine. 6 Then let our mournful tears be dry. Or in a gentle measure flow; We hail them happy in the sky, And joyful wait our call to ^o. 407* L. >I. Newton. The tolling bell. 1 rf~\FT as the bell, with solemn toil, \J Speaks the departure of a soul, Let each one ask himself, "Am I Prepared, should I be calPd to die!" 2 Onfy this frail, and fleeting breath Preserves me from the jaws of death: Soon as it fails, at once I'm gone, And plung'd into a world unknown. 3 Then, leaving all I lov'd b clow, To God's tribuual I must go; 31ust hear the Judge pronounce my fate; And fix my everlasting state. 4 Lord Jesus! help me now to flee, And seek my hope alone in thee; Apply thy blood, thy Spirit give, Subdue my sins, and let me live. 5 Then when the solemn bell I hear, If sav'd from guilt I need not fear; Nor would the thought distressing be*: Perhaps it next may toll for rne. EVANGELICAL IIYMN3. 301 408. C. 11 Newton. The death of a believer. 1 TX vain my fancy strives to paint J!. The moment after death, The glories that surround a saint., When yielding up his breath. 2 One gentle sigh his fetters breaks; We scarce can say "he's gcnel'* Before the willing spirit takes Its mansion near the throne. 3 Faith strives, but all its efforts fail. To trace the spirit's flight; Xo eye can pierce within the veil Which hides the world of light. 4 Thus much (and this is ail) we know, Saints are completely blest; Have done with sin, and care, and woe. And with their Saviour rest. 5 On harps of gold they praise his name, His face they always view; Then let us followers be of them, That we may praise him too. 409. C. M. Funeral of a faithful 1 TT^AR from affliction, toil, and C! JL Th« happy soul is fled; The breathless clay shall slumber here Among the silent dead. 2 The gospel was Ins joy and song, E'en to las latest breath; The truth he had proclaim'd ^o lon^ V - bifl support in death. 3 \ o is^ ,\ ] j<>v I ■ sphere; 302 EVANGELICAL HFMTHf. His soul was ripenM for the bliss. While yet he sojourn M here. 4 The Church's loss we all deplore, And shed the falling tear; Since we shall sec his face no more^ Till Jesus shall appear. But we are hasting to the tomb; Oh may we ready stand! Then, dearest Lord, receive us home... To dwell at thy right hand. 410. L. 31. COLLYER. EccL xii. 7. 1 1,1 ROM his low bed of mortal dust, S- EscapM the prison of his clay. The new inhabitant of bliss, To heav'n directs his wondrous way*- 2 Ye fields that witness'd once his tears, Ye winds, that wafted oft his sighs, Ye mountains, where he breath'd hi3 pray'r? 4 When sorrow's shadows veil'd his eyes^ 3 No more the weary pilgrim mourns, No more affliction wrings his hear^ Tk' unfetter'd soul to God returns- Forever he and anguish part! — 4 Receive, O earth, his faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie; Safe let it rest from every storm — Soon must it rise no more to die! 411. L. M. Tafpa\. Funeral of a faithful minister. I ^IPIRIT! arisfe— 'tis blest to go, k_7 When skiey visions call away; Dust! seek the grave — there spices flow, iere jushas out Redemption's ray. BYAXOELTC&L n\- 2 God of the flaming steeds and car! We tremble at our father's cs And, weeping", watch his flight afar, x\nd see th' ungather'd mantle fall. a Weep ye! O weep your leader gone; Yet mark the way that prophet trod Through peril's path he wander'd on. Till, lost to man, he's found with God^ 4 What glories hover'd o"cr his bed! . What music lingered on his ear! He saw whose hand sustain'd his head. He knew the voice that calm'd his fear. 5 Wouldst die like him! — Live thou the life Of holy hope, of love divine; And faint not in the weary strife; Thou wilt not, if his life be thine. 6 Deny me not! — I ask with awe — Give me, O Lord! — thou hast the power — - The bright apocalypse he saw, In nature's weakest, mightiest hour. 41:2. 7s. Montgomery. Death of a ^Minister. 1 OIPIRIT! leave thine house of i ^ Lingering dust! resign thy bre. Spirit! cast thy chains away; - x Dust! — be thou dissolv'd in deati.. 2 Pris'ner, long detain'd below; Pris'ner, now with freedom blest; Welcome, from a wurld of woe. Welcome to a land of rest! 3 All i - vale of tears, Which his humble footsteps trod, path &pjN 304 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. 4 But his Master, from above, When the promis'd hour was come^ Sent the chariot of his love To convey the wand'rer home. 5 Grave! the guardian of his dust, Grave! the treasury of the skies, Every atom of thy trust Rests in hope again to rise. 6 Hark! — the judgment trumpet calls— "Soul! rebuild thine house of clay; Immortality thy walls, And eternity thy d.-.y!" 413. 8s. C. Wesley. Death of a Brother. — Rev. xiv. 13, 1 THJO^ r blest is our brother, bereft JEJL Of all that could burden his mind! How easy the soul that hath left This wearisome body behind! This earth is affected no more With sickness, or shaken with pain; The war in the members is o'er, And never shall vex him again. 2 This languishing head is at vest; Its thinking and aching are o'er; This quiet, immovable breast, Is heav'd by affliction no more. This heart is no longer the seat Of trouble and torturing pain; It ceases to flutter and beat — It never shall flutter again. 3 The lids that he seldom could close. By sorrows forbidden to sleep, SealM up in the sweetest repose, 1$d.vo strangely forgotten to weep. EVANGELICAL HY3I3TS. 3Q5 These fountains can yield no supplies; These hollows from water are free; The tears are all wip'd from these cye$^ And evils they never shall see. To mourn and to suffer is mine. While hound in a prison I breathe'; And still for deliverance pine, And press to the issues of death. What now with my tears I bedew, might I this moment become; :rit created anew, 3Iy flesh be consigned to the tomb; 414. 8s. D v -tcr. — Rev. xiv. 13. ^rj^IS nnish'd! the conflict is past, A The heaven-horn spirit is fled, Her wish is accomplished at last, And now she's entofub'd with the deau\ The months of affliction arc o'er, Tli£ days and the nights of distress"; We see her in anguish do more — She's gained her happy release.^ ckness, or sorrow, or pain, Shall quiet her now; leath to her spirit was gain, Since Christ was her life when below. Her soul ha^ "now taken its flight To mansions of glory above, le with angels of light. And dwell in the kingdom uf love. \ ictory now is ohtaiu'd; .She's gone her dear Saviour to sec,; fully has gain'd — p.qw where she longed fp be^T i; SOG EVAXGELTC.VL IIYM\3. The coffin, the shroud, and the grave. To her were no objects of dread; On Him who is mighty to save, Her soul was with confidence stay'd. 4 Then let us forbear to complain, That she is now gone from our sight; We soon shall behold her again, With new and redoubled delight. Oh there we shall see her attire, Wash'd white in the blood of the Lamb: And join with the heavenly choir, In anthems of praise to his name. 415. Bj 7, 4. Wingrove. Falling asleep in Jesus. — Acts vii. 60. 1 TTTAPPY soul! we now resign thee. JlJL Called by the great "I Am;" ' Left thy troubles all behind thee — Gone to glorify the Lamb; And, forever, Sing the wonders of his name. 2 Gone to join the heav'nly choir, 'Ray'd in spotless garments bright; Gone thy Saviour to admire, Who is now thy soul's delight: And, forever, Sing his praises day and night. 5 There the once afflicted Christian, Free from all his grief and pain. Feels the sweetness of religion — Proves his life was not in vain And, forever, With hie Jesus ehail remain, EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 30? 416, 8,7. a Wesley. The departing saint. I TT" APPY soul, thy days are ended, XX All thy mourning days below. Go, by angel guards attended^ To the sight of Jesus, go! *J Waiting to receive thy spirit, Lo! the Saviour stands above, Shows the glory of his merit, Reaches out the crown of love. 3 Struggle through thy latest passion To thy dear Redeemer's breast. To his uttermost salvation, To his everlasting rest. 4 For the joy he sets before thee, Bear a momentary pain; Die, to live the life of glory — Suffer, with thy Lord to reign. 417. L. M. Watts. Funeral of a saint. 1 TTNYEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb, KJ Take this new treasure to thy trust: And give these sacred relics room, To seek a slumber in the dust. 2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear Invade thy bounds. No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch the soft repose. 3 So Jesus slept; — God's dying Son [bed; Pass'd through the grave, and bless'd the Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne The morning break, and pierce the shade. 4 Break from hifl throne, illustrious morn; Attend, U earth! his sovereigu word; tiOS EVANGELICAL IIYM.VS, Restore thy trust— a glorious form — Caird to ascend and meet the Lord.. 41S. C. M. Steele. Death of a young person. P HEN blooming youth is snatch'd aw?>y By death's resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, Which pity must demand. 2 While pity prompts the rising sigh, Oh may this truth, imprest With awful pow'r — "I too must die" — Sink deep in every breast. 8 Tfee voice of this alarming scene May every heart obey! Nor be the heav'nly warning vain, Which calls to watch and pray. 4 Oh, let us fly, to Jesus fly, Whose pow'rful arm can save; Then shall cur hopes ascend on high, And triumph o'er the grave. 419. C. M. Olding. Heath of a young person. — Ps. cii. 23. 1 "|I'Y Father calls me to his arms, IfX And willingly I go; With cheerfulness I bid farewell To every thing below. 2 My tender parents, kind and dear, J bid farewell to you; Though nature feels, and I can £nd 'Tis hard to say. adieu! 3 Ye friends and kindred lov'd me much. Ye bold me near your heart; \\.\\ still T feel that T can love t And find it bar J to part, EVANGELICAL IIV3IXS. 3CK> 4 Ye brothers, sisters, me you love, And love 1 also feel; I see your tender passions move-— Your grief you can't conceal. But do not weep or grieve for me; You know I must go borne: I was upon a visit here, And now I must return. €> Farewell thou world, with all thy tojai For thou hast been to me A world of transitory joys, Of sin and vanity. 7 Now I rejoice to leave this world. Of sorrow, sin, and pain; My voul is wash'd in Jesus' blood. And shall a crown obtain, 4tK). C. M. Dobi.ix. Death of a child. — 1 Sam. iii. 1~ 1 £~^\ Ol) hath bereav'd me of my child! VJT His hand in thi^ I've view'd; It is the Lord, shall I complain? doth what seems him good!* 5 IV. *as God who gave my child to me ; Tir appointed time he stood, It is the Lord, I plainly see, lie doth what seems him good! 3 Yet nature feels — but ah, lie's gone. — For him my tears have flow'd; J i is the Lord, his hand I own, He doth what seems hi: i :>ort my sinking spirit up Under this heavy load; It is the Lord, and he is just, doth whil i,n good 310 EVANGELICAL II YU 5 It is on thee my hope is stay'd- I know thou art my God; It is the Lord, his hand I'll bles£; He doth what seems him good. 6 Uphold me, Lord, by grace divine, And cleanse me with thy blood; I now resign my all to thee, Since all things work for good. 421, C. M. The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?^ Gen. xxxvii. 30. 1 Pin HE child is not, sad Reuben cried-. JL And view'd the pit below,* Snapp'd is the stem of Israel's pride: Ah! whither shall I go! 2 The child is not, the parent sigh** With deep disorder'd woe; Snapp'd is the stem of earihly joy.. Ah! whither shall I go? 3 Go! to throne of grace repair. Su-bmissive bear the rod; Pour out your swelling griefs in pray* And know that God is God! % Afflicted go not to the grave, With Mary there to weep; Content that He who came to save Protects your darling's sleep. ;j Go view the Lodge of guilty mirth, What millions crowd the door! Your cliild's not there,- escap'd from earth, He^s past temptation's power. * Go visit sorrow's darken'd halls, Where legions groan and die* EYASGELieAL &YXX5. 311 Nor weep when death throws down the walla, And bids the mourner fly. 7 Go, daily trace the holy leaves; There the sure record stands, That Christ of victYy death bereaves, And of the grave her bands. 3 Go soar on contemplation's wing, Where Eden ever blooms; With seraphs hail the conqu'ring King', And smile on transient toml 422. C. M. Knight. Death of a child.— 2 Sam. xii. 22, 23. 1 A LAS! how chang'd that lovely flow'r, jljL Which bloonf d and cheer'd my heafC Fair fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we're caird 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 lowering storms. Her favour 'd soul he bore, And with yon bright, angelic forms, She lives, to die no more. 3 Why should I v<;\ my heart, or fa v So more ski 'II \ W\\, me; My soul will oi'iint to her at last, \nd I hrr face shall see. 8 Pr< blessed Lor.!, to ;h ■ blips fcbj ne< pie pro .812 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Who round thy glorious throne appear.. And dwell in perfect love. 423. C. M. Steele. On the death of a child. 2 PjnTIE once lov'd form, now cold and dead,. -fl_ Each mournful thought employs: And nature weeps her comforts lied,, And wither'd all her joys. 2 But wait the interposing gloom, And lo! stern winter flics; And, drest in beauty's fairest bloom. The flow'ry tribes arise. .3 Hope looks beyond the bounds of time. When what we now deplore, Shall ripe in full, immortal prime, And bloom to fade no more. 4 Then cease, fond nature, cease thy tears; . 11 elision points on high; There everlasting spring appears, Arid joys which cannot die. 4*24. L. M; Scott. On the Iosr> of friends. 1 np.ITE God of love will sure indulge JL Tlic flowing tear, the heaving sigh, When righteous persons fall around — When tender friends and kindred die. 2 Yet not one anxious, murm'ring thought Should with our mourning passions blend; ; would our bieeding hearts forget TIT Almighty ever-living friend. 3 Parent -and husband, guard and guide, ■ art each tender name in one; On thee we cast (n\v every care, rom thee alone. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 313 4 Our father God, to thee we look, Our rock, our portion, and our friend, And on thy covenant love and troth Our sinking souls shall still depend. 425. L. aI. Montgomery. The living- know. S,c. — Eccl. ix. o. 1 "S^THERE are the -dead?— In heav'n or hetf ▼ ▼ Their disembodied spirits dwell; Their perish 'd forms in bonds of clay, Reserv'd until the judgment day. 2 Who are the dead? — The sons of time, In every age, and state, and clirne; Kcnown'd, dishonor'd or forgot, The place that knew them knows them npi:. 3 Where are the living? — On the ground Where pray'r is heard, and mercy found? Where, in the compass of a span, The mortal makes th' immortal man. 4 Who are the living? — They whose breath Draws every moment nigh to death; Of endless bliss or woe the heirs: Oh, what an awful lot is theirs! 5 Then, timely warnM, let us begin To follow Christ and ilee from sin* Daily grow up in him our head, Lord of the living and the dead. >. L. M. Dwioi Death not the end of <£vr being-. — Ps. Ixxxviii. 10, J I, 12. 1 (^JUVLL man, Cod of li life, K' in the grai : £et i by gl Thv prom dBjj 814 EVANGELICAL HV'i 2 Shall spring the faded world revive] Shall waning; moons their light return*? Again shall setting suns ascend, And the lost day anew be borne! '"& Shall life revisit dying worms. And spread the joyful insect's wing*!- And O, shall man awake no more, To see thy face, thy name to sing? 4 Cease, cease, ye vain desponding fears: When Christ, our Lord, from darkness sprang, Death, the last foe, was captive led, And heav'n with praise and wonder rang. 5 Faith sees the bright, eternal doors, Unfold to make his children way; They shall be cloth'd with endless life, And shine in everlasting day. Q The trump shall sound; the dust awake; From the cold tomb the slumberers spring! Through heav'n with joy their myriads rise, And hail their Saviour, and their King. 427. C. M. H. K. White. RcsuiTCction. 1 PinHRO' sorrow's night, and danger's path, JL Amid the deep'ning gloom, Wc, soldiers of an injur'd King, Are marching to the tomb. £ There, when the turmoil is no more. And all our pow'rs decay, Our cold remains, in solitude, Shall sleep the years away. .3 Our labors done, securely laid In this our last retreat, Unheeded, o'er our silent dust, The storms of life sliall beat." EVANGELICAL HYMN'S. 315 -I These ashes poor, this little dust^ - r*s care shall keep. Til! zel rise and break The long and dreary sleep, f? Then love's soft dew o'er every eye 8 ..ill shed its mildest r And the long: silent dust shall burst With shouts of endless praise. «38. C. ML Watts. ■lasting" absence of God intole?':* : •? fTllI \T awful day v.- ill surtly come, JL Th' appointed hour makes haste^ "When I most stand before my Ji; And pass the solemn test. D level y Chief of all my joys. Thou Sovereign of my heart. How could I bear to hear thy voice Pronounce the sound, Depart! 3 The thunder of that dismal word Would so torment my ear, Twoiild tear my soul asunder. L Wuh most tormenting fear. 4 What to be banishM from my L: I yet forbid to die! To linger in eternal pai:, Yti death forever ily! 5 Oh to of deep dospfl And fix my doleful i.ere ] must i ■ I throw my HUM around, : bang upon x\. j W itl Hi I gracious smile from thae AI > ipirit cannot 1 1 310 EVANGELICAL IIY M 7 Oil! toll me t liat my worthless name- Is graven on thy hands: Shew me some promise, in thy book. Where my salvation stands. 8 Give me one kind,' assuring word, To sink my fears again* And cheerfully my soul shall wait Her three score years and ten. 429. 8, 7, 4. Luke xiii. 28. 1 CJER tlr Eternal Judge descend ing — £3 View him seated on his throne! Now, poor sinner, now lamenting, Stand and hear the awful doom — Trumpets call thee! Stand and hear thy awful doom.. 2 Hear the cries he now is venting, Fill'd with dread of fiercer pain: While in anguish thus 'lamenting, That he ne'er was born again— -. Greatly mourning, Thai lie ne'er was horn again: 3 "Yonder sits ray Blighted Saviour, With the marks of dying love; Oh, that I had sought his favor, When I felt his Spirit move — Golden moments, When I felt his spirit move/* • , despiscrs, look and wonder! Hope and sinners here must part; Louder than a peal of thunder, Hear the dreadful sound, "De; i '? Lost forever! Hear the dreadful sound', "Depart**' - 40P. C. M. F „':-:■ :r „:..../ '' . d.i : J - .• ' : rjp;-:r Vi.i-. r-i;: i : -: . r. _- *. : :.-... ■: :-r . ._ 3£n?t bid a !oBg\ a last atiiea, ** • • :.•_ • :rr. ..*-. :: r t . - :• . . -»r - '318 I1VAXGELICAL HYMNS. 431. 8, 7, 4. Newton Judgment. — Rev. i. 7: vi. 14. I AY of judgment, day of wonders. 1 . D Hark! the trumpet's awful sound,. Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round! How the summons "Will the sinner's heart confound? 2 At his call, the dead awaken; Rise to life from earth and sea: All the pow'rs of nature shaken By his looks, prepare to flee: Careless sinner, What will then become of thee] 3 Horrors past imagination, Will surprise your trembling heart. When you hear your condemnation, "Hence, accursed wretch, depart! Thou, with Satan . And his angels, have thy part!" 4 But to those who have confessed, Lov'd and serv'd the Lord below, He will say, "Come near, ye blessed., See the kingdom I bestow: You, forever, Shall my love and glory know/' 5 Under sorrows and reproaches, May this thought our courage raise: Swiftly God's great day approaches, Sighs shall then be chang'd to praise: We shall triumph, When the world is in a blaze! EVAXGELICAL HTM&S. 31U 4:32.. L. M. Needham. The books opened- — Rev. xx. 12. 1 ]1 TETHIXKS the last great day is comg; JLtX Methmks I hear the trumpet sound, That shakes the earth, rends every tomb, And wakes the pris'ners under ground. 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, Aw'd by the Judge's high command; Both small and great now quit their dust, And round the dread tribunal stand. 3 Behold the awful books displayed, Big with the important fates of men; Each deed and word now public made, As wrote by heav'n's unerring pen. 4 To every soul, the books assign The joyous or the dread reward; Sinners In rain lament and pine — No plea the Judge will here regards 5 Lord, when these awful leaves unfold, May life's fair book my soul approved There may I read my name enrull'd, And triumph in redeeming love! 433. L. M. Prks. Dayiis. The wreck of nature. — Isa. xxiv. IS — 2(1 1 TriTOW great, how terrible that God, XX Who shakes creation with his nod! He frowns — earth, sea, all nature's frame. Sink in one universal flame. 2 Where now, O where shall sinners seek For shelter in the gen'ral wreck! Shall falling rocks be o'er them thrown? See rocks, like snow, dissolving down. 3 In vain for mercy now the) i Jn lakes of liquid fire they lie; U20 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Tliere on the flaming- billows tost. Forever — O, forever lost! 4 Kut saints, undaunted and serene, With calmness view the dreadful scene, Their Saviour lives, the worlds expire, And earth and skies dissolve in fire. 5 Jesus, the helpless creature's friend, To thee my all I dare commend; Thou canst preserve my fce,ble soul, When lightnings blaze from pole to pole: 434. 8, 7. Warning to sinners in view of the last JuJ^mri^ 1 CJITsNEliS, take the friendly warning — £3 Soon that awful day shall break, And the trumpet, with its dawning. All the slumb'ring millions wake. 2 See assembled every nation! — Lofty cities, temples, tow'rs. Wrapt in dreadful conflagration, Earth and sea the flame devours. 3 Ye, who to the world dissemble, While you practice deeds of flight, Sinners, now behold and tremble; All your crimes are brought to Hg 4 Lost in ease, or carnal pleasure, Sporting on the burning brink: Now, you say, you have no leisure. • You can find no time to think. 9 Ye — who now, conviction stifling, Waste your time — the loss deplore; Hear the angel — cease your trifling — "Time," he cries, "shall be no more '' 8 Pause, and hear the voice of reason — Catch the memento as t-hey fly — EVA^CELICAL HY3TKS. 321 You who lose the present season, You must all find time to die. 435. C. M. Grenade, Judgment. I A RISE and shine, O Zion fair, XjL Behold thy light is come! The glorious conqu'ring King is near ; To take his exiles home. . The trumpet, thund'ring throcgh the sky- Shakes every land and sea; The day of wonders now is come, The great illustrious day. -2 Ye heralds, blow jour trumps aloud, Throughout the earth and sky; Go, spread the news from pole to poie, Behold! the Judge is nigh. Blow out the sun, burn up the earth, Consume the rolling flood; Cause all the stars to disappear, And turn the moon to blood. 3 Arise, ye nations under ground, Before the Judge appear; Let every tribe and people come, Their final doom to hear. King Jesus on his dazzling throne, The heav'nly hosts around, Th' arch-angel, with his silver trump, Echoes an awful sound. 4 The glorious news of^gospel grace, Tg sinners now is o % er: The trumps in Zion now are still, And to be heard no more: The watchmen all have left their iralb, Afid with their ilocks above, 322 EVANGELICAL IIVM.V? On Canaan's happy shore they sing-. And shout redeeming love. 436. L. M. Tapp.vx. " Weep not:'' 1 "'OTEEP not, when sad distress is nigh, ▼ V When bliss and transient pleasures flj*; When earthly blessings droop and fade, When all is wrapt in sorrow's shade. 2 Weep not, when death with cruel dart, Pierces some idol of the heart; When hallowed friendship decks the bier, When tender love would claim the tear. 3 Weep not, for as the morning cloud, Doth nature's radiant smiles enshroud; But scatters soon; — these gloomy woeSj Shall flee, and all be cairn repose. 4 Weep not, for as the floweret fair, Is crush'd with winter's blighting air; Press'd rudely down, it droops its head. And all its varied hues are fled: 5 With opening spring, its bloom revives; Again, the beauteous floweret lives; Thus, when life's wintry storms are o'er, The friend revives, to die no more. 437. C. M. Brown. fiML— Is* xxx. 33. Mark ix. 43, 44. 1 TjlAR from the utmost verge of day _T Those gloomy regions lie, Where flames amid the darkness play — The worm shall never die. . » 2 The breath of God — his angry breath Supplies and fans the fire; There sinners taste the second death* And would — but can't ex Dire. EVANGELICAL IIYJIXS. 823 8 Conscience, the never-dying worm, With torture gnaws the heart: And woe and wrath, in every* form. Is now the sinner's part. 4 Sad world indeed! ah, who can bear Forever there to dwell? Forever sinking in despair In all the pains of hell! 488. L. M. J. SfewARD. Sin and misery connected. 1 g^iOD from his throne with piercing' eye%. \Ji' Naked does every heart behold; But never, till we come to die, Will he to us the view unfold. 2 Should sin, in naked form appear, Just as it rises in t lie heart, And others know and see it there, In every feeling, every thought: 3 The fire of hell must kindle soon; How envy and revenge would flame! One heart would urge another on, Till rage and vengeance want a name! 4 Sin in its nature would appear A living death, to form a hell; The worst of mis'rifts creatures fear, The worst of plagues the tongue can telL 5 Unveii'd and naked every heart Before the judgment scat must stand; Sin act no more k a double part, But meet a death from its own hand. G The fiery lake must hotter grow, From the fierce clash of sinful soi Each bosom, like a furn u atrol ' 32 i EVANGELICAL J£Y3L\*. PART II. L. M, J. Steward Sin and misery connected. 1 A H! wretched souls are they, who hear, J\. With scorn, the sound of gospel grace. For sorrow walks along with sin, Although they keep not equal pace. 2 How blindly sinners grasp their chains, And yet of freedom vainly boast; They look for happiness and peace; Nor think by sin their peace is lost. <3 Approaching vice is deck'd in charms, And smiles with promises of gain; No sooner past — its joys are fled, And all its pleasures chang'd to pain. 4 Sinners may for a time rejoice — Till storms of threaten'd wrath arisen Till justice grasp th' avenging sword; And then the wretch, the sinner dies. 489. L. M. Cleland. The lost sinners lamentation. 1 TTARK! hark! my soul, what's this I hear? JlTL What doleful cries assail mine ear! What lamentations from below, The place to which the damned go? 12 'Tis the lost sinner in his chains, Ingulf M in woe, and rack'd witn pains, Phing'd in a sulph'rous lake of tire, Press'd down beneath JeNuovah's ire. 3 He says, "I'm gone, forever gone; My wretched soul is now undone; I'm full of hell, and devils are Tormenting me with keci. despair. 4 My precious time was thrown away. For pleasures lasting but a day; EVAXGELJCAL HY&fe. 325 But now, alas! what do I gain) A harvest of eternal pain. 5 Ah! wretched choice that I have made? A Saviour's calls I often had; But I despis'd his offer'd grace, And sunk to ruin by delays. 6 Tn sorrow I have now lain down, Beneath Jehovah's awful frown: His weighty vengeance, ah! I feel, And with infernal spirits dwell. 7 The gnawing worm has now begun, 'Midst dismal flames that ever burn; And I, alas! must always feel Its rage, which nothing e'er c?..:-. quell. 8 Farewell, farewell tu jo] My torturVl soul can hav Farewell, ye heav'ns, w] igels dwell? Here I must feel eternal 9 The joyful sound of gospel gr.ice Can never reach this doleful place; The calls of mercy now are o'er; Pm gonel Fm go, id forevermore!" 10 Come then, poor sinners, warning take', Before you reach the burning lake: Repent, before it be too late. Or you must share this dreadful fate. 410. ?g. Heaven. — John xiv. 2. 1 XTTGH in yonder realms of light, lTl_ Dwell the raptur'd saints above-, Far beyond <-ur ft eble sight, Happy in Immanuel's love. Pilgrims in t is vale of tears, Once they knew, like us below, 3'2G EVANGELICAL ItY'I Gloomy doubts, distressing fear 1 -, Tort'ring pain and heavy woe. -3 Oft the big:, unbidden tear, Stealing down the furrow'd ch- Told, in eloquence sincere, Talcs of woe they could not spcali But, these days of weeping o'er, Past this scene of toil and pain, They shall feel distress no more, Never — never weep again! i> 'Mid the chorus of the skies, 'Mid th' angelic lyres above. Hark — their songs melodious rise, Hongs of praise to Jesus' love! Happy spirits! ye are fled, Where no a;rief can entrance find. Lnll'd to rest the aching head, ■ Scoth'd the angish of the rnicd! 4 All is tranquil and serene, Calm and undisturVd repese — There no cloud can intervene — There no angry tempest blows! Everjr tear is wip'd away, Highs no more shall heave the breasi. Kight is lost in endless day — Sorrow — in eternal rest! 441. L. 3St Tappan. Celestial low 1 . ] Fin HE ransom'd spirit to her home, JL The clime of cloudless beauty, flies; No more on stormy seas to roam, She hails her haven in the skies: But i heav'nly fields, cloudless clime no pleasure yields. rVAN'JELIl AL BfURb 327 ^There is no bliss in bow'rs above. If thou art absent, II wl* I < ve'. nib near the viewless throne, Haih smote the harp with trembling fa I And One with incense-fire hath flown, To touch with dame the ange-i band: But tuneless is the quiv'rinjr it. Xo melody can Gabriel brL- r. Mute are its arches, when above T-he harps of heav'n wake not to I rtb, sea. and sky, one lanrt is the passage — ^»ace Between my humc and . 328 EVANGELICAL BTHKSF. There! there behold the radiant place^ How near the mansions be! £ Immortal wonders! boundless things, In those dear worlds appear! Prepare me, Lord, to stretch my wings-, And in those glories share. 443. C. M. Heaven. 1 TTEAV'N is the land where troubles cease,. Jl-M- Where toils and tears are o'er; The sunny clime of rest and peace, Where cares distract no more. 3 Keav'n is the home where spirits dwells Who wander'd here awhile, And, "seeing things invisible," Departed with a smile. 3 Heav'n is the place where Jesus live* To plead his dying blood, While to his pray'rs the Father give^ An unknown multitude. 4 Heav'n is the temple whitheT pray'r, From saints on earth ascends; The dwelling of the Spirit, whence His influence descends. 5 Heav'n is the dwelling place* of joy, The home of light and love, Where faith and hope ia rapture die,—- There's perfect bliss above, 444: L. M. The world we have not seen, 1 PlTHRRE is a world we have not seen> _I_ That time shall never dare destroy^ Where mortal footsteps hath not been, Nor ear has caught its sounds of joy EVANGELICAL UtWN&k 329 2 There is a region lovelier far Than sages tell or poets sing-, Brighter than summer's beauties are, And softer than the tints of spring, 3 There is a world, and O, how blest! Fairer than prophets ever told; And never did an angel guest One half its blessedness unfold! 4 It is all holy and serene,. The land of glory and repose; And there, to dim the radiant scene. The tear of sorrow never llows. 5 It is not fannM by summer gale, 'Tis not refreshed by vernal show'rs; It never needs the moon-beam pale. For there are known no evening hours. Q Xo! for this world is ever bright, With a pure radiauce all its own; The streams of uncreated light Flow round it from th' eternal throne. 7 There, forms that mortals may not see,. Too glorious for the eye to trace, And clad in peerless majesty, Move with unutterable grace. 3 In vain the philosophic eye May seek to view the fair abode, Or find it in the curtain'd sky: — It is the dwelling-place of God. A 16. L. M. Sti:kle. Reflection on life and eternity. — Is. lvii. 16*. 1 "MATERNITY! tremendous sound! .■ a To prtnlty souls a dreadful wound!. But O, if Christ and heav'n be mine,. How sweet the accents/ how divinet T, • I :.ly care, 'i — Lood, I'd and peace with I ! vain; 1 ..' oobfl My fears, ( ' love. inv inmost heart, pe, and joy impart; me free, • L M. IUdut. Eta / — Jer. x. 1 "pTFRM TV! stupendous the- _i_-i Compar'd tbeiewJUl our life's a dream: Mind! I all on thoughts are drov 2 Yes, rin eternity there- (If dreadful woe, or joyful bliss; • 1 1! 1 s its round, We to etermt) are bow 3 What counties* millions of mankind ire left this dee gone, but where? ah! stop and see — . ." ' — hither wilt Or licw :. .iity! hee. J a drea : In I - -res: God and eter: ors. 417. P. M. Xrwrox. — ! ;.!. iv. 19 1 T"|'H.VT contradictions meet f t Id Banisters 1 env\ It is a I I — I rrow full of her post affords a place iiial honor or disgrace." o ran describe the pain - ' in'd to preach in \s. To hear: i steel! feftt, When stubborn hearts begin to melt.' . T 's dyincr love. The soul's amazipXE more, before we part, \J Great God, attend our pray'r;; And seal the gospel on the heart. Of every person here. 2 And if we meet no more, On Ziou's holy ground. Oh may we reach that blissful shore. To which thy saints are bound. 457. L. 31. Bi>. Ken. A morning hymn. 1 A WAKE my soul! and with the sua Jt\. Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake oil* dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Lord, I my vows to thee renew, Scatter my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will A iid with thyself in) spirit fill. 3 Direct, control, suggest this day, All 1 di iy; That all my pow'rs, with all my might, In thy sole glory m; 4 All praise to I : asl refr< ih'd :..« I spt: I 338 L'VANontrcAL iiYMxg. 438. 8, 7. To-mnrrcw. 1 T>OAST not thyself of days to come, _*3 Nor cherish present sorrow; Know thou art hastening to the tomb, And thine is not to-morrow. 2 The present day thy Maker give*, Not future cares to borrow; — Know God is good, and ever lives; To him belongs to-morrcw. 3 Kindred and friends around thee die, Rank after rank they follow! Thy moments too, how quick they flyl Thou may'st begone to-morrow! 4 Vain are the projects mortals form. With toil their brows they furrow; Unlcok'd. for comes a ruthless storm, And blights their promis'd morrow. 5 Life passes like a tale that's told, And days fly like an arrow; Whatever of earthly good we hold May all take wing to-morrow! C But though man dies and turns to dust. For this why should we sorrow! God will restore to life the just, And give a blissful morrow. 459. C. % Tappa.v. O thou that plead'st 1 |^| THOU that plead'st with pitying love H^r How large that love, and free; When sad and wounded here, Ave prove A rest alone in thee. 2 Poor wand'rers, tried and 'reft of ail. To sin and bondage sold. EVANGELICAL HYM3S. 33? We strive, till freed from Satan's thrall. We're brought to Jesus' fold. 3 With fervour at the sinner's heart. Thou plead'st to enter in, And there the kindly balm impart. That heals the wounds of sin. 4 "Open my sister to thy spouse, My love is ever true; 3Iy head with nightly dropping" flows, Jly locks are wet with dcw. v 5 Who shall not, Lord, with love adore. When thus Jehovah pleads! What bosom close the stubborn door. When Jesus intercedes? (3 Enter this heart, my "Saviour. God, Subdue this flinty breast; d thy renewing grace abroad. And oe my constant guest. 1 •:■>». C. If. Watts. Adconta^es of early piety . 1 XJ" VPPY the child whose early yc: JLA Receive instruction well; Who hates the sinner's path, and : The road that leads to hell. r youth devoted to the Lord, Is pleasing in his eyes; A flow'r, when offer'd in the bed. Is no vain sacrifice. 2 5 Tis easier work if we begin i o fear the Lord fcx W hile sinners, who grow old in Are harden'd in their c:. :.-i a thousand si; To mind religion young. *c 340 rV ANGELICAL I1Y3IXS. With joy it crowns succeeding year--. And makes our virtue strong-. 5 Oh may the work of pray'r and praise Employ our daily breath! Thus we're prepar'd for future days, — - Or lit for early death. 461. 5, G. Good neics to sinners. OME, sinners, attend, And make no delay; Good news from a friend , I bring you to-day; Glad news of salvation. Come now and receive; There's no condemnation To them that believe. 2 I AM 'THAT I AM Hath sent me to you; Glad news to proclaim. Your sins to subdue; To you, O distressed, Afflicted, forlorn, Whose sii.s are increased. And cannot be borne. '.] But still if you cry, Oh, what is his name? You have the reply, I AM THAT I AM: Though blind, lame, and feeble. And helpless you lie, He's willing and able Your wants to supply. I Then only believe, And trust in his name; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 341 He will not deceive, Nor put you to she I But fully supply you W ith all thing's in store; Nor will he deny you Because you are poor. 462. L. P. M. Raftles Prayer of a penitent, I T^ VTHER of mercies, God of love! -T Oh hear an humble suppliant's cry. Bend from thy lofty seat above, Thy throne of g-lorious majesty: Oh, deign to listen to my voice, And bid this drooping heart rejoice. *2 I urge no merits of my own, For I, alas! am all that's vile; No — when I bow before thy throne, Dare to converse with God avviiile. Thy name, blest Jesus, is my plea, That dearest, sweetest name t -3 Within this heart of mine, I feel The weight of sin's oppressive load: Oh, help! or else I siuk to hell, Crush'd by thine arm, avenging (• Entomb'd within that dread a And exil'd from the realms of bl, 4 But ah! the thought alone is hell — That prospect drives me to despair. For who can 'mid those horrors dwell? Or who those dreadful torments bear' Where not a ray of hope app» in cheers! *> Yet, mighty God! thy powVful ar m that dread a' 342 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. Can shield me from th' impending harm, And ease me of my heavy load: One pard?aing word can make me wbolo^ And soothe the anguish of my soul. -i Father of mercies, God of love, 7'hen hear thy humble suppliant's cry. Bend from thy lofty seat above, Thy throne of glorious majesty: Oh! listen to a sufferers voice, Then shall this bleeding heart rejoice* 463. C. M. B. The penitent. — I uke vii. 36r50. 1 Jk S once the 3avi< ur took his seat — -/'jel Attracted by his fame, And lowly h ending at his feet y An humble suppliant came. 2 Asham'd to lift her streaming eyes His holy glance to meet, She pourM her costly sacrifice Upon the Saviour's feet. 3 Oppress'd with sin and sorrow's weight, Vnd sinking in despair, With tears she wash'd his sacred feet. And wip'd them with her hair. 4 "Depart m peace," the Saviour said, "Thy sins are all fergiv'w!" The trembling sinner raised her head, In peaceful hope of heav'n. 464. 7s. J. Taylor. Penitential. 1 g~^\ OD of mercy! God of love! xJ8T Hear our sad, repentant songs'; Listen to thy suppliant race, Thou to whom all grace belongs. EVANGELICAL H7H5&. 313 2 Deep regret for follies past, tod — time mispent; Hes y worldly cares,' — the blessings lent; — 3 Foolish fears a,;d fond desires, Vai fojf things as vain"; Lips too seldom taught to prn.ise, — Oft to murmur and complain; — 4 These, and every secret fauLt, FilPd with grief and shame, we owns Humbled at thy feet wc bow, Seeking pardon fin rone^ ~j God of mercy! God of grace! Hear our sad, repentant songs; Oh restore thy suppliant i Thou to whom all grace 465. L. 31. Si The *Ucrcy-seaf. 1 |VlROM erery stormy wind that bloi J_ Fr:j"i every swelling tide of . There is a calm, a sure retreat, ' lis found beneath the mercy-seat. '2 These is a place where Jesus sbeds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than aii besides more sweet*— Tt is the biood-bought mercy-seat. 3 Ti.< ene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship witli ler'd far — by faith t!. Around o on mercj -scat. 4 \!,: See for aid " i — at£. 3J4 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 5 Tliere! there, on eagle-wing, we soar, •And sin and sense seem all no more; And Jieav'n comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. C Uh let my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold, and still, This bounding heart forget to beat, If I forget the mercy-seat! 466. L. M. The Convert. 1 I^XCE in this world I wander'd forth. V^ ]Sot knowing what my soul was worth; ]>ut new I find it is worth more Than all this world laid up in store. 2 I wander'd long, and far from God, Down in destruction's beaten road; I scorn'd his grace — his pow'r defied, And slighted Jesus crucified. 3 With tend'rest voice he bade me flee The paths of sin and misery; But 1 ran on in error's maze, Nor sought his face, nor lov'd his ways, 4 To nothing fix'd — each object chang'd,— In search of fancied good I rang'd; The paths of disappointment trod, Still wand 'ring farther on from God. 5 The Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Convinc'd this guilty soul of mine; And conscience threw her darts around — The poison rankled in each wound. 6 Despair and death my heart assail'd, And all my hopes of comfort fail'd; O'erwhelm'd with guilt, and shame, and grief* To God I cried to send relief. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 345 7 My streaming eyes to heav'n were rear'd, And mercy's radiant form appeared; She whisper d peace and hope within, Bade sorrows cease — and joys begin. 8 She took my load of guilt away, And turn'd my darkness into day; She spake at once my sins forgiv'n, And gave me happiness and heav'n. 467. 8, 7. The yoiing- Convert. 1 T¥THE\ I was young — of tender yearn, TT The Saviour did invite me: My heart was fill'd with many fears, But ^atan did entice me. He told me that I was too young To leave my worldly pleasure — He bade me seek the youthful throng. And fear God at my leisure. 2 At length the Spirit came one day, With a convincing power; I saw the danger of my way, And trembled every hoof. Then I was Brought, in deep distn To cry, "Lord Jesus, save me — On me bestow thy pard'ning grace, That I may ever praise t) 3 The Saviour heard my mournful cry^ It mov'd his kind compassion; He sent salvation from on high, \n These eyes that once ahusM the light : Now lift to thee their watVy sigh! And weep a silejit flood; EVANGELICAL HYMNS. o 17 These Lands are rais'd in ceaseless pray'r, Oli, wash away the stains they wear, In pure redeeming blood. -1 These cars, that once could entertain The midnight oath, the festive strain, Around the sinful board; Now deaf to all th' enchanting" noise, Avoid the throng-, detest their joys, And long to hear thy word. «3 Thus art thou serv'd in every part; Go on, blees'd Lord, to cleanse my hearj.^ i.'g refine; That grace may nature's pow'rs control^ And a new creature, body, soul, Be all and wholly thine. . L. M. Tappa.w The V%g}L I ^'Tll**! night; from beauteous Palestine, A strelsy have •'..•> n 'Tis nierht: I the shrine, - jic is the boasting Phari ..' proy'r and daily alius Lire o'er. E'en the cee, For secret frailty sighs no more. "*.> Etush'd are tiie strains that bade rejoice^ A upprcst, rid matron's voice, I .a hat.h BUS vrhere h rle 3 forlorn, — C( '1 he obj< 3 18 E V A NG E LIC A L II Y M NS . 5 No follow'? of the Lord is here; For Him do eyes their vigils keep; They that have mingled tear with tear, Forget their woes in reckless sleep. 4> Clos'd is each ear to human moan, Save His, who wakes to hitter care; Hush'd is each grief, but iiis alone Who weeps for man the midnight prayjf. 170. L. 3L The Wonder. 1 TT is a glorious mystery — Jl ' ['is a wonder, wonder, wonder! That ever I should saved be, — 'lis a wonder, wonder, wonder! No heart can think, no tongue can tell, 'Tis a wonder, wonder, wonder! Why God should save my soul from hell; 'Tis a wonder, wonder, wonder! 2 Great mystery, I do behold, 'Tis a wonder, &c. That God should ever save a soul; Hut here's a greater mystery, That he bestow'd his grace on me. 3 Great mystery that Christ should place His love on Adam's sinful race; But here's a greater mystery — That he should set his love on me. 4 Oh why was I not left behind, With thousand others of mankind, Who run the dangerous, sinful race, And die, and never taste his grace! 5 No mortal can a reason find; 'Tis mercy free — 'tis grace divine; EVANGELICAL HYMN8. 319 Oli, 'tis a glorious mystery, And will be — to eternity. 471. L. M. Enfield. Humility. 1 "MTHEREFORE should man, frail child v v of clay, bo, from tbe cradle to the shroud, Lives but the insect of a day — Oh, why should mortal man be proud? 2 His brightest visions just appear. Then vanish, and no more are found; The stateliest pile his pride can rear, A breath may level with the ground. 3 Follies and crimes, a countless sum, Arc crowded in life's little span: How ill, alas! does pride become That erring, guilty creature, marr' 4 God of my life. Father divine! Give me a meek and lowly mind: In modest worth, O let me shine, And peace in humble virtue find. 472. 7s. Barbauld. Praise in prosperity and adversity. 1 "pRAISE to God, immortal praise, JL For the Love that crowns our days: Bounteous source of every joy! — Lei thy praise our songs employ: 2 For the blessings of the field, For i eos ) ielJ. For the \ iiie'a exalted juice, For the genVoiis olive's use; ■ Yellow sheaves ot" ripep'd grain 350 EVANGELICAL III:: - ; at drop their fatt'ning de\ it temp'rate warmth diflus 4 All that s-priiiir, with bounteous hand, rs o'er the smiling land; All that lilrral autumn pours From her rich o'erflon i — 5 These to thee our God, we owe, Source, whence all our flow; for the?e our souls shall i Grateful vows and solemn pi 6 Yet should rising whirlwinds tear • ;n its stem, the opening- e old the rig-tree's blasted sl,oot Drop its green untimely fruit; — Should the vine put forth no more, 2Sor the olive yield her store; Thong And the herds desert the stall; — B Yet to thee our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise; And, when every blessing's ilown, Love thee for thyself alone. f73. L. 31. Pr< Thf 1 /^k COULD I s ve. V>F That bless'd abode of peace and love' How gladiy would I mou On angel's wings to joys on b 2 But ah! still I rtay, Ere darksome night is chai r\: to d More crosses, sorrows, conflicts bear, Exposed to tri isd care. en let these tn horns and briers strew t. rv v 351 dreadful come. Till I arrive at heav'n m\ — And how to 1 ce and n '.[. — Go ii • call. 5 Vi soul away, - then should tempt n.y s*. With rapture I shall v,\ To join my friends above the - 4 4. L. -M. Log I f I ^ T IK hour of my departure's come: JL I hear I \ me; A: let trouble And let t' y servant die in p< e r:tce appointed I have run, The combat's o'er — the now my witness is on hi And now my r 3 I Leave the world without a tear, r the friends I hold To : end, - — prove a frit I come at thy • And shield m< o The hour come, 1 eace. 352 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 475. L. M. Consolation to surviving friends. "Weep not for me, but weep for yourselves." — Luke xxiii. 23. WHY weep for those — frail child of woe: Who've fled and left thee mourning here? Triumphant o'er their latest foe, They glory in a brighter sphere. 2 Weep not for them; — beside thee now Perhaps they watch with guardian care. And witness tears that idly ilow O'er those who bliss of angels share. 3 Or round their Father's throne above, With raptnr'd voice his praise they sing; Or on his messages of love They journey with unwearied wing. 4 Space cannot check — thought cannot bound The high exulting souls, whom he Who form'd these million worlds around, Takes to his own eternity. Weep, weep no more; — their voices raise The song of triumph high to God; And would thou join their song of praise, Walk humbly in the path they trod. 476. L. M. On the death of a child. 1 AS the sweet flow'r that scents the morn. jl\. But withers in the rising day, Tims lovely seemM the infant's dawn! Thus swiftly fled his life away! 2 Ere sin he knew, or sorrow sad, Death timely came with friendly care: The opening ud to he:.. y'd. And bade it bloom forever there iWAXGELICAL HYMVv 853 3 Yet the sad hour that took the boy, Perhaps has spar'd a heavier doom, — Snatch'd him from scenes of guilty joy, Or from the pangs of ills to come. 4 He died before his infant soul Had ever burn'd with wrong desire; — Had learn 'd to spurn at heav'n's control, Or quench the Spirit's sacred fire. 5 He died to sin — he died to care; But for a moment felt the rod; Then springing on the viewless air, spread his light wings, and soar'd to God 477. C. M. Resurrection. I fTlHS winter past, reviving flowers _I_ Anew shall paint the plain; The woods shall hear the voice of Spring. And flourish green again. ; Shall man depart this earthly scene, Ah! never to return! — No second Spring of life revive The ashes of the urn; — 3 "Shall life .revisit dying worms, And spread the insect's wing? And oh! shall man awake no more, The Saviuur^ name to sing? 4 "Cease, all ye vain desponding fears; When Christ from darkness sprang, Death, the last foe, was captive led, And heav'n with praises rang. 5 "The trump shall sound; — the gates of death Shall make his child re?] u a\ ; From the cold turn') the slumb'rers spn Aud shine iu endless day." 354 EVANGELICAL BtrHftB 478. C. M. Strong, Slain and reviving. — Rom. vii. 9. 1 ^OIOTE by the law, Vm justly slam. - ►^ Great God, behold my case; Pity a sinner filPd with pain, Nor drive me from thy face. 2 Dread terrors fright my guilty soul — Thy justice, all in flames, Gives sentence on this heart so foul, So hard, so full of crimes. 3 'Tis trembling hardness that I feel;- I fear; but don't relent — Perhaps of endless death the seal: Oh, that I could repent! 4 My pray'rs, my tears, my vows are vile,' My duties black with guilt: On such a wretch can mercy smile, Though Jesus' blood was spilt? 5 Speechless I sink to endless night, J see an op'ning hell; But lo! what glory strikes my sight! Such glory who can tell! 6 Enrapt in these bright beams of peace, I feel a gracious God: Swell, swell the note! O tell his grace' Sound his high praise abroad! 479. 8, 7. Newton. Bortimcus. — Mark x. 48. 1 "Tl/TERCY, O thou son of David!" JLtI_ Thus the blind Bartim'us pray'd, "Others by thy word are saved, Now to me afford thine aid.'' 2 jMany, for his crying, chid him, But he call'd the louder still; EVANGELICAL 1IYMXS. 355 Till the gracious Saviour bid him, ome, and ask me what you will." 3 Money was not what he wanted, Though by begging us'd to live; But he ask'd, and Jesus granted Alms which none but he could give. 4 "Lord, remove this grievous blindness, Let my eyes behold the day!" Straight he saw, and won by kindness^. Follow'd Jesus in the way. 5 OlU methinks, I hear him praising, Publishing to all around! "Friends, is not my case amazing! What a Saviour I have found! 6 "Oh that all the blind but knew him And would be advis'd by me! Surely they would hasten to him, He would cause them all to see." r <>. CM. NtiwrdN. The storm hushed. 1 f fTlIS past — the dreadful stormy night A Is gone, with all its fears! And now I see returning light, The Lord, my Sun, appr 2 Oh, wond'rous change! hut just before. Despair beset me round; I heard the Lion's horrid roar, And trembled at the sound. re corruption, guilt, and fear, My former comfort- fell; And I discovered, standing D4 II. < dreadful depths of hell. 4 But Jesus piti< (I . \y dist He heard my feeble 356 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. Revcard his blood and righteousness,- And brought salvation nigh. 5 Dear Lord, since thou hast broke my bands And set the captive free, 1 would devote my tongue, my hands, My heart, my ail to thee. 481. 7s. Newton. Sovereign grace, 1 ^OV'REIGN grace hath pow'r alone K3 To subdue a heart of stone; And the moment grace is felt, Then the hardest heart will melt. 2 When the Lord was crucified, Two transgressors with him died; One, with vile blaspheming tongue, ScofT'd at Jesus as he hung. 3 Thus he ^pent his wicked breath In the very jaws of death; Perish'd, as too many do, With the Saviour in his view. 4 But the other, touch'd with grace* Haw the danger of his case; Faith receiv'd to own the Lord, Whom the scribes and priests abhorr'd. 5 "Lord," he pray'd, "remember me, When in glory thou shalt be." "Soon with me," the Lord replies, "Thou shalt rest in paradise." 6 This was wond'rous grace indeed^ Grace bestow'd in time of need! Sinners, trust in Jesus' name, Ye siiall fipd him still the same. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 357 4S2. C. M. Jv'cwtox. Coming to Jesns. 1 A PPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat, -Lm. Where Jesus answers pray'r; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there , 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burden'd souls to thee And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bow'd down beneath a load of sin^ By Satan soreiy press'd, By wars without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding place, That, shelter'd near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, "Thou hast died/' 5 Oh wondVous love! to bleed and die. To bear the cross and shame; That guilty sinners, such as I. -Might plead thy gracious name. <5 "Poor tempest-tossed soul be still My promis'd grace receive:" 'Tis Jesus speaks — I must, I will, I can, I do believe. 483. L. M. Medley. /. — Jonah ii. 4. 1 OTCE a poor sinner, dearest Lord, ►^ Whose soul, encouraged by thy worrf^ At mercy's footstoi 1 would remain, And there urni'd Look, and look again. W oft, deeeiv'd by self and pri Has my poor I 358 EVANGELICAL HYMNS, And, Jonah-like, has fled from thee, Till thou hast looked again on me. 8 Ah! bring a wretched wand'rer horned And to thy footstool let me come. And tell tljee all my grief and pain, And wait, and look, and look again. 4 I>o fears and doubts thy soul annoy! Do thundering tempests drown thy jbyV And canst thou not one smile obtain.' Yet wait, and look, and look again. 5 Take courage ttHen, my trembling soul, One look from Christ will make thee whole, Trust thou in him, 'tis not in vain, But wait, and look, and look again. 6 That wislvd-for period soon will come. When I shall reach my blissful home: And when to glory I attain, Oh then I'll look, and look again. :-i. P. m. Who can tell? — Jonah iii. 9. I l^iREAT God, to thee I make ^J5~ My sins and sorrows known,' And with a trembling heart Approach thine awful throne; Though by my sins deserving hell. I must repent — for who can tell* '2 Oh thou, who by a word My drooping soul canst cheer. And by thy Spirit farm Thy glorious imago there — My heart subdue, my fears dispel, I must repent — for who can" tell] — t3. While conscience thunders loud v .. To th.ee alone I ilv — -JCVAXGELICAL HYMNS. 359 Pall down before thy face And mightily will cry— Though fears prevail that I shall dwell In endless flames — yet who can teUJ 4 God hath an ear to hear, While IVe a heart to pray — To him I will submit, And give myself away; If he be mine, all will be well, .Forever so — and who can tell? 4-3. L. 31. Doddridge Private d 1 TJ FITURX, my roving heart, return, M\j And chase these shadowy forms no more : Seek out some solitude to mourn, Al'J tb] (rod implore. "2 Wisdom and pleasure dweil at home; Retir'd and silent m aere; Ti • rcome — The way to break the tempter's snare. 3 Oh thou, threat God, whose < ye Distinctly ieh' deep r« In these Bequ< '•ghj And wit! ce. 4 Tlirough all the win And btiil its radiant bean 5 Tbi utfl oi thy i T^ll $G0 EVANGELICAL IIYMXS 486. C. M. Haweis. Remember me. — Neb. xiii. 31. 1 £~\ THOU, from whom all goodness flows. V-r I lift my heart to thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 Whene'er on my poor, burden'd heatt My sins lie heavily, My pardon speak, new peace impart*. In love remember me. 3 Temptations sore obstruct my way, To shake my faith in thee; Oh give me strength, Lord, as my day^ For good remember me. 4 When in desertion's dismal night, Thy face I cannot see, ■Then, Lord, arise, with glorious light, And still remember me. 5 If on my face, for thy dear name, Shame and reproaches be, All hail, reproach, and welcome, shame,. If thou remember me. 6. The hour is near, consign'd to death v I own my just decree; Saviour, with my last, parting breath, I'll cry,, '"remember me." 487. lis. Jlnti the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. — Num. xxi. 4. HOW many and great are the foes which infest The way thro' this world to the Canaan of rest! The traveller ever his Lord would obey, \ci oft is discou-rag'd because of the way EVANGELICAL RYKTW. 3G1 2 Though Satan, the world, and corruptions combine, And try to prevent the poor Pilgrim's design; They cannot destroy, though they often betray. And make him discouraged because of the way. 3 When good he would do, imperfections a- bound, His graces are weak, and temptations surround; For many turn back, and would lead him astray, Which makes him discouraged because of the way. 4 Yet why should the Christian of Canaan des- pair, Perplex'd or alarrrTd with discouraging fear? Let him but his map and his leader obey, Nor more be discourag'd because of the way. 5 In Christ inexhaustible treasures are stor'd. And Jesus will suitable blessings afford: Then why should the Pilgrim be fill'd with dis- may! Or why be discoflrag'd because of the way! 6 Unquenchable love and omnipotent pow'r, Will land him ere long on the heav'nly shore; There pleasure eternal will amply repay, For all the discouragements found in the way. 488. P. M. NnwTON. The Lord will see, or provide. — (ion. xxii. 14. TITO' troubles assail, and dangers atfri g The' friends should all fail, and foes all Quite j Yet one thing secures us whatever betide — The scripture assures us, the Lord will provide* 2 The birds, without barn, or store-house are fed; : he -in Let us Learn to trust for our brea.d: 3G2 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied, Bo long as 'tis written, the Lord will provide. 4 We may, like the ships, by tempests be tost, On perilous deeps, but cannot be lost; Tho' Satan enrages the wind and the tide, The promise engages the Lord will provide. 5 His call we obey, like \brah , m of old, Not knowing our way, but faith makes us bold; For tho' we are strangers, we have a good guide, And trust, in all dangers, the Lord will pro- vide. f> When Satan appears to stop up our path, And fill ns with fears, we triumph by faith, He cannot take from us, tho' oft he has tried, This heart-cheering promise, the Lord will pro- vide. 6 He tells us we're weak, our hope is in vairi — The good that we seek, we ne'er shall obtain; But when such suggestions our spirits have 4^1ied, This answers all questions, the Lord will pro- vide. 7 No strength of our own, or goodness we claim; 'Yet since we have known the Saviour's great name, In this our strong tow'r for safety we hide, The Lord is our pow> — the Lord will provide. S When life sinks apace, and death is in view, This word of his grace shall comfort us t; n/: a ring or doubting, ivith Christ on our side, K i hope to die shouting — the Lord will pro- yide, EVANGELICAL HXKNEL 363 6, 9. Exultation. 1 #"^07>IE away to the skies, V~' My beloved arise, And rejoice in the day thou wast born^- On this festival day, Come exulting- away. And, with singing, to Zion return. 2 We have laid up our love, With our treasure above, Though cur bodies continue below: The redeem'd of the Lord, We remember his word, And with singing, to Paradise go. 3 For thy glory we were r created, to share Both thy nature and kingdom divine- re created again, That our souls may remain, Both in time and eternity thine* itfi thanks we approve The design of thy love, Which hath join'd us in Jesus' name-'; ; in heart, That we never can part — We shall meet at the least of the Lanfb 6 Thl - re at his feet, We shall joyfully meet, rted in b to our lyn With the I And rj adore. 6 H 3G4 EVANGELICAL HYMxS. And Lis rapturous praises repeat; To the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah again; — Sing all heaven and fall at his feet. 490. 8s. Collyer. The last conflict. 1 T SOON shall accomplish my race ; J. And soar to the temple on high; Dear Jesus, beholding thy face, I cheerfully yield me to die. Farewell, my distress and my woe — The storms of existence are o'er; Though fiercely the tempest may blow, Its fury appals me no more. 2 More quickly and shorter I breathe — The dew is o'erspreading my cheek — I feel the approaches of death, .. My heartstrings beginning to break; A struggle or two and 'tis done — From earth and its anguish I fly; The palm of the conqueror won, 1 live by submitting to die. 491. .Cs. Job xvi. 22. xvi'i. 1, 11. 1 T WAIT a few sorrowful years, JL And then I no longer shall moupn. But flee from the valley of tears, A way I shall never return* My days are all vanish'd away Broke off the designs of my heart; No lor.ger on earth I delay, Or linger as loth to depart. 2 My days are extinguish'd and gone — My time as a shadow is (\ed > y.VCELICAL HYMNS. 365 And gladHy I lay myself down To rest with the peaceable dead: The dead ever-living attend, Whose dust is all safe in the tomb, And many a glorified friend Is ready to welcome me home. 492. L. M. Campbell. Your.g converts warned and encouraged. 1 ^AY now, ye lovely social band, £3 Who walk the way to Canaan's land., Ye who have fled from Sodom's plain, Say do you wish to turn again] Oh! have you ventur'd to the field, Well arm'd with helmet, sword, and shield 7 And shall the world, with dread alarms, Compel you now to ground your arms! 2 Oh, come young soldiers, count the cost, And say, what pleasures have you lost! Or what misfortune does it bring To have Jehovah for your Xing? Shall sin entice, you back again, And bind you with its iron chain'? Has vice to you such lovely charms That you must die within its arms! »J Is folly's way the way of peace, Where fear^and pain, and sorrow cease' Does pleasure roll its living stream, And is religion all a dream! 8 if, what contentment did you find When love of pleasure ruTd your mind! No sweet reflection gave you rest, Nur conscious virtue calm'd your breast. 4 Did. you not dr*ad the hast'iiing day That must sweep carnal joys away, 3GG EVANGELICAL KYMX9. When (!« sing in mournful strain "Let dust return to dust again!" But now your thoughts delight to soar Where eart\ ai i more; The) high To the fair (\ & There on the hill of -vreet repose, You'll bid adieu to all your woes; There shall you walk t elds. And taste the fruit that Zioo yields: There sits the Saviour on his throne, And there Jehovan reigns alone; There angels circle round his seat, And armies worship at his feet. 6 But O! I see among the rest A host in whiter garments dress'd, And nearer to the throne they stand, With palms of vict'ry in their hands: Oh! wJio are those I now behold, With blood-wash'd robes, and crowns of gold; A glorious host distinctly known To him who sits upon the .throne? 7 JVbtc, now we know from whence this throng, For, hark! redemption is their song; From yonder vale of tears they come- — "Welcome ye travelers — welcome home. Oh! now upon the peaceful shore You're met at last to part no more, Where flesh and sin shall not control The pure affections of the soul. 493. 8, 7, 4. The surrender. 1 T^TTELCOME, welcome, dear Redeemer, ▼ t Welcome to this heart of mine; EVANGELICAL KTMK&. ^07 Lord, I make a full surrender, Every pow'r and thought be thine. Thine entirely, Through eternal ages thine. 2 Known to all to be thy mansion, Earth and hell will disappear; Or in vain attempt possession, When they find the Lord is near — Shout, (J Zion! Shout, ye saints, the Lord is here' 494. C. M. Grenade. Dent a of a Christian. 1 T)EHOLD a pilgrim as he dies, JO With glory in his view! To heaven he lifts his longing eyes, \nd bids the woTld adieu: While friends stand weeping ail around-. And loth to let him go, He shouts with hi^ expiring breath, And leaves them all beluw. 2 O, come, my brethren in the Lord, Whose hearts are joiuVl in one, Hold up your heads with courage bold, . Your race is almost run: re the ikies behold him stand, And, smiling, bids you come! And angels beckon you away To your eternal home. 'J O, Christian! are you ready now To cross the rolling flood.' Tn Canaan's fair and happy land I)* bold your smiling God! The dazzling charms of that bright wojj4 my soul above: 368 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. I'll sweetly sing redeeming grace When perfected in love. 495. C. ML Hell the sinner's own place- — Acts i. 25. 1 X ORD, when I read the Traitor's doom, JLi To his own place consign 'd; What holy fear and humble hope, Alternate fill my mind. 2 Traitor to thee I too have been, But sav'd by matchless grace; Or else the lowest, hottest hell, Had surely been my place. 3 Thither I was by law adjudg'd, And thitherward rush'd on; And there, in my eternal doom, • Thy justice might have shone. 4 But lo! what wondrous, matchless love I call a place my own, On earth within the gospel sound, And at thy gracious throne. CtfORUS. Oh, the place, the happy place! — The place where Jesus reigns; The place where Christians all siudt And never part again. 5 A place is mine among thy saints, A place at Jesus' feet; And I expect in Heav'n a place, Where saints and angels meet. Oh, the place, £,c. Blest Lamb of God! thy sovereign grace To aJJ around I'd tell,. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 300 Which made a place in glory mine, Whose first desert was hell. Oh, the place, £>c. 490. 8, 7. Social worship* 1 T^fTF/YE met to-day, to sing and prar, M And hear the word of Jesus; The gospel call, it is to all, It calls to unbelievers, — -'0! come, return, lest he shall come And find you all asleeping" — We've heard of some being callVl upon To go away and meet him. 2 How soon may this be each one's case! O, may we then take warning; We know not when the Lord may send, — To-night — or in the morning. How blest are we, if we shall be Prepar'd, and waiting fur him; — The Lord will oome, and take us home, Where we ill all all adore him. 3 Then we shall be from sin sot free, And every tempting devil; lid fears, from cries, and tear*. And every other evil. In heav'nlv rest, we shall be blessM, With all the hosts i We'll praise our King — we'll sweetlj Redemptj lory. f \ But woe to those \\\aj still refuse! — They'll hear their doleful sentence, •Depart from me, for cuiVd you ft You're found without repenta rj< Wit* bitter g\ 370 LIOAX in- In hell to stay, both night and d?> , And be forever dying. 5 The Lord prepare each one tl To wait for his appearing 1 ; Tien we'll not fear, when we shall hea**' That in the clouds he's coming. But we shall stand at his right hand. With heav'nly approbation; And, with our King, we'll enter in To a celestial station. 497. P. 31. Christian wart' "Faint, vet pursuing."— Judges viii. 4, .>. 1 ^OLDIERS of Christ, arise, ►3 And put your armour on: Engage your enemies. Let every fear begone: Now take the field, the fight renew, And never yield — "though faint, pursue.' 2 Wage war with every foe, For God is on your side; Let all the nations know That you in God confide: Gird on your sword, the fight renew, Look to the Lord — "though faint, pursue 3 Though sin, and death, and hell, Ycur heav'nly march oppose; Fear not, it shall be well, God will confound your foes: Go on. ye saints, the fight renew, And, Gideon-like, "though faint, pursue.' 4 1 have seen the day, When, with a single word; God helping me to say My trust is in t-Le LcrJ G EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 3' 1 My soul has quell'd a thousand foes. Fearless of all that could oppose. 5 Ne'er lay your weapons down, Till death shall close the strife* Till you receive a crown Of everlasting life: On God depend — the fight renew, As Gideon c^nquerM, so shall you* 493. 8, 7. Hart. The Christian Warrior.— Eph. vi. 13-18. IRD thy loins up, Christian soldier* Lo! thy Captain calls thee out; Let the danger make thee bolder, Take the field, and never doubt. Buckle on the heav'nly armour — • Yield to no inglorious peace — Let thy courage wax the warmer, As thine enemies increase. Bind thy golden girdle round thee, Brace with truth the inward part; Let Christ's righteousness upon thee : Be the breast-plate of thine heart. Shod with gospel preparation, In the paths of promise tread; Let tlte hope of free salvation, As a helmet, guard thy head. When beset with various evils, Wield the Spirit's two-edg'd sword; Cut thy way through hosts of devils, * They shall fall before the Word. And if dangers closer threaten, As thy soul draws near to death, — If assaulted sore by Satan, Then employ the shield of faith 372 EVANGELICAL IIYMNS. 4 Though to speak thou be not able, Always pray and never faint; Prayer's a weapon for the feeble; Pray'r brings help for every saint. Ever on thy Captain calling, j\]ake thy worst condition known; He will hold thee Up when falling — Or will raise thee up when down. 499. C. 31. Bp. Heber. The followers of Christ. 1 rglllE Son of God is gone to war, J- A kingly crown to gain; His blood- red banner streams afar; Who follows in his train? B Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant ever pain; Who boldest bears his cross below, — Who follows in his train! 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave; Who saw his -Master in the sky, And cail'd on him to save: Like him, with pardon on his tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He pray'd for them that did the wrong,— Who follows in his train.' £ A glorious band, the chosen fe\v y whom the -Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints; the truth they knew^, And bray'd the cross and shame; Tb« y met the tyrant's brandish 'd steel, The lion's gon mane; They bow'd their necks the death to feel — Who follows in their train* EVANGELICAL HYMXS. 373 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around their Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light array'd. They climb'd the dizzy steep of heaven. Through peril, toil, and pain: Oh God! to us may grace be given, To follow in their train! 500. C. M. Hart. Pt /'severance 1 f il.HE sinner who, who by precious faiti^ J- Has felt his sins forgiv'n, Is from that moment passM from death, And seal'd an heir of heav'n. '2 Ten thousand snares surround his feet, Not one shall hold him fa^t; Whatever dangers he may meet, He'll get safe home at last. j Not as the world the Saviour gives, He's an unchanging friend; Whom once he loves tie never leavc c IJut loves him to the end: 4 Else Satan might full vict'ry boa The church might wholly fall; If one believer may be lost, Theri, surely, so may all. 5 lint Christ in t hasprov'J Hi* covenant Mire ana 1 true; If this foundation he remov'd, What shai; teou 3 dol 6 Rut being piedgM to eorry on, To I ion full, The Hurl, he has be TJb< fall 374 EVANGELICAL BYHXC& 501. P. M. Baxter: TJie Holy City. 1 rpHERE is a holy city, JL A happy world above, Beyond the starry regions, Built by the God of love: An everlasting temple; And saints, array'd in white. There serve the great Redeemer. And dwell with him in light. 2 No night is there, nor darkness: But one perpetual day; Their sin and grief are banish'd- Their tears are wip'd away; Their joys are still increasing* Their songs are ever new; They praise th' eternal Father. The Son and Spirit too. 3 The meanest child of glory Outshines the radiant sun, But who can speak the splendor Of that eternal throne, Where Jesus sits exalted In God-like majesty^ The elders fall before him. And angels bow the knee 4 Is this the man of sorrows, Who stood at Pilate's bar, Who was abus'd by Herod, And by his men of war! Hail now the mighty Conqueror** He spoil 'd the pow'rs below And ransom'd many captives. From everlasting woe. ,:«.elical iiy:>i:>s. 37fc £ The hosts of saints around him Proclaim his works of grace, The patriarchs and prophets, And all the godly race; Some speak of fiery trials, And tortures on their way; They came from tribulation To everlasting day. 6 Now with a holy transport They tell their suff'rings o'er; Their tears and their temptations^ And all the pains they bore: They turn and bow to Jesus, Who gain'd their liberty; "Amidst our greatest dangers Our lives were hid in thee," 7 Long time was I invited To gain that heavmly rest; Grace made no hard condition^ 'Twas only to be bless'd; But earth's bewitching pleasures Inclined me long to stay, Pursuing dreams and shadows^ And joys that pass away. B But now it is my purpose The better way to hud, To serve my great Creator, And leave the world behind; In sin's seducing mazes I will no longer roam; I'll give my soul to Jesus, Who brings the ranscm'd homf. 9 And what shall be my journey,. IIow long I'll stay below. 3?l> EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. Or what shall be my trials, Is not for me to know. Jn every day of trouble, I'll raise my thoughts on high; I'll think of the bright temple, And crown above the sky. 502, 8, 7. The Female Pilgrim. WHITJIER go'st thou, pilgrim stranger,. Passing through this darksome vale; Know'st thou not 'tis full of danger, And will not thy courage fail!" 2 "Pilgrim thou d(,r>t justly call me, ^'and'ring o'er this waste so wide;_ Yet no harm will e'er befall me. While I'm blest with such a guide. 1 * CHORUS, For Fm hound for the Kingdom,. Will you go to glory with me? Hallelujah, praise the Lord! 3 "Such a guide! no guide attends thee; Hence for thee my fears arise: If a guardian powV befriend thee, 'Tis unseen by mortal eyes." I 'Yes, unseen — but still, believe me, Such a guide my stops attend; He'll in every strait relieve me — He'll from every harm defend." For Vm bound, S,-r. £> "Pilgrim, see that stream* before thee v . Darkly winding through the frale, Should its deadly waves roll o'er thee^ Would not then thy courage fail]" Stream of P 7 Then all who truly righteous be, Shall soon their Father's kingdom see. But tares in bundles shall be bound. And cast in hell! — O! awful sound! For then the reaping, &c. 504. S. M. Doddridge. The final sentence and misery of the wicked.— Matt. xxv. 41. 1 k ND will the Judge descend! J\. A.nd must the dead arise' And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes! .2 Ami from his righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And through the num'rous guilty throng Spread black despair around? 3 "Depart from me, accurs'd, "To everlasting flame, For rebel angels first preparM, Where mercy never came ,J EVANGELICAL HUGS*. 379 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day: When earth and heav'n, before his fade, x\stonish , d shrink away! 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead; Hark, from the gospel's cheering SOU&&, What joyful tidings spread! JB Ye sinners seek his grace, Whose wrath ye cannot bear: Fly to the shelter of his cross. And find salvation there. 7 So shall that curse remove. By which the Saviour bled; And the last awful day shall poipr His blessings on your head. 505. P. 31. Toplady* The Jubilee. 1 T>LOW ye the trumpet, blow j3 The gladly solemn sound! Let all the nations know To earth's remotest bound, The year of Jubilee is come', Return, ye ransomed sinners, home*! .2 Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb; Redemption by his blood Through all the lands proclaim^' The year of Jubilee, S,c. 3 Ye, who have sold for nought The heritage above; £hall have it back, unbought_< The gift of Jesus' love: The yejir of Jubilct 3S0 EVANGELICAL HYMN? 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live: The year of Jubilee, &c. J5 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pard'ning grace- Ye happy souls draw near, Behold your Saviour's face: The year of Jubilee, #c, f> Jesus, our great High Priest, Has full atonement made: Ye weary spirits rest; Ye mourning souls be glad; The year of Jubilee, 6,-c. 5C6. 8, 7, 4. Day-Spring-. — Luke i. 7S. 1 f CHRISTIAN, see the orient morning ^J Breaks along the 'heathen sky: Lo! tii' expected day is dawning — Glorious Day -Spring from on high! Hallelujah! Hail! the Day-Spring from on high. 2 Heathens at the sight are singing; — Morning wakes the tuneful lay-. — Precious off'rings they are bringing — First fruits of more perfect praise: Hallelujah! Hail! the Day-Spring from on high. 3 Zion's Sun! salvation beaming — Gilding now the radiant hills; Rise and shine, till brighter gleamings All the world thy glory fills: Hallelujah! JJaiJ! tiie Day-Spring from on high. EVANGELICAL IIVMX5. -3SI 4 Then the vallies, and the mountains, Breaking- forth, in joy shall sing; Then the living chrystal fountains From the thirsty ground shall spring: Halleiujah! Hail! the Day-Spring from on high. 5 While the wilderness rejoices, Roses shall the desert cheer; Then the dumb shall time their voices* Blind shall see, the deaf shall hear. Hallelujah! Hail! the Day-Spring from on high. 6 Lord, of every tribe and nation, Spread the truth frcm pole to pole — Spread the light of thy salvation, Till it shine on every soul: Hallelujah! Hail! the Day-Spring from on high. 507. 11, 10. Sun of Righteousness. LIGHT of t^e universe, bright sun of glory! Rise on the heathen benighted, and shine; Disperse ail the clouds and darkness before thee, / Diffuse all around thy splendour divine. 2 Life of the world, and death's potent destruc- tion! Breathe once again on the valley of bones^_ Soon all the dead will be put into motion, And hearts become soft, though harder than stones. 3 See! Lucifer falling, son of the morning! Demons to caverns of darkness retire, They cannot endure the "Spirit of burning* 9 — They cannot withstand Omnipotent ire - - jyj EVANGELICAL KYltlfe. 4 Nov.- is the ensign of mercy displaying! Now is the banner of .Tesus unfurl 'd; And thousands of souls this moment are pray- ing His Kingdom may spread all over the world. 5 Bright Sun of Righteousness! clad in thy glory, Rise on the nations benighted, and shine; Disperse all the clouds and darkness before thee, Diffuse all around thy splendour divine. 508. S. M. Hammond. <, Lamb of God. 1 4 WAKE and sing the song J\. Of Moses and the Lamb, Wake every heart and every tongue. To praise the Saviour's name. 2 Sing of his dying love, Sing of his rising pow'r, Sing how he intercedes above For those whose sins he bore. .3 Sing on your heav'nly way, Ye ransom'd sinners, sing, Sing on, rejoicing every day, In Christ th' eternal King. 4 Soon shall ye hear him say, Ye blessed children, come; Soon will he call you hence away, And take his pilgrims home. 509. C. ML Evening hymn. 1 TTVVTHER in heav'n! to thee I bend. 'JH To thee I lift my prayer: .xgelical HrsfftT. 363> Vouchsafe, Divine Almighty Friend, Thy suppliant voice to hear. 2 If lur'd by pleasure's specious wiles', By shadowy hopes or fears, If earthly joys have waken'd smiles, Or earthly sorrows tears; 3 If fail'n from Thee, and Thy commands. (And fail'n I must appear,) Before Thee, Lord, thy creature stands , A suppliant sincere. 4 Oh be this day's offence forgiven, This night with slumbers blest; And pious trust in pard'ning Heaven The pillow of my rest. 510. C. M. H. K. White. Gi~eatness of God. — Isa. xl. 12 — 15-- 1 rilHE Lord our God is full of might, J_ The winds obey his will: He speaks, and in his heav'nly heighty The rolling sun stands still. 2 Rebel, ye waves, and o'er the land With threatening aspect roar! The Lord uplifts his awful hand, And chains you to the shore. 2 Howl winds of night, your force combine^ Without the high behest, Ye shall not in the mountain pine Disturb the sparrow's nest. 1 His voice sublime is heard afar: In distant peal it dies: He yokes the whirlwind to his car. And sweeps the howling skies. d Ye nations bend — in reverence bend; Ye mongrels wait l*is nod: ' c5«4 EVANGELICAL HYMNS, And bid the choral song ascend, To celebrate your God 1 ; 511. 8, »tu The unchanging God, ".Heaven and earlh shall pass away, but my words shtflj not pass away.*— '■Malt. xxiv. 35. 1 TUfOVV bright is yonder sun, -I- i In morning' splendor drest! All nature hails the glorious one. And rises from her rest. 2 Yet all shall pass away, Heav'n's highest orbs shall fade, And this fair lovely earth decay, A wild and fleeting shade. 3 But my eternal Lord, Thou ever art the same, Unmov'd, unchangeable thy word. All glorious thy name! 4 My Father and my friend, Thou Lord of light above, Thy mercy hath no bound, no end,— * Eternal is thy love! 5 A frail and guilty thing, To thee I lift mine eye; And while to Jesus' cross I clings Thy wrath shall pass me by. 6 On that most wond'rous day, Of visions strange, unknown. When mortal life shall glide away, O! leave me not alone! 7 But tell me I am thine; That word shall soothe my heart. And joy shall o'er my spirit shine. f#y\ 4 8 ' ' EVANGELICAL HY3fN9. C And swiftly borre on high, On seraph's wing- of lire, I'll join the music of the sky 1 , With an imirrortal lyre! 512. L. M. Bright icorld of glory, 1 rjlHERE is a world of glory bright. _I_ A peaceful home beyond t: e skies— Where Jesus reigns enthron'd in light, Where holy songs of angels rise, 2 There is a realm beyond compare — A happy home where seraphs dwell- A land of love — so bright and fair, Its loveliness no tongue can tell. 3 There is a place, a place of rest, Where heav'n-born souls shall all repair* And dwell with Christ, supremely blest, Yea, dwell a long forever there. 4 There is a region bright and pure, Where reign the blessed rtbtES in one? To Christian pilgrims 'tis secure — 'Twas purchas'd by th* Eternal Sox. 3 It is a home of Love and Peace, A land where sorrow is not known; Where happiness shall never cease, For perfect bliss surrounds the throne 6 This holy place of bliss divine- Needs not the breeze — tbe cooling air, Nor shall the sun with brilliance shine, The Lamb of God illumines t 7 No stars shall shine with lustre bright, No full-orb'd moon shall there appear — For Christ, who is eternal light, With glory fills that shining spheje^ % 38b EVANGELICAL HTWWfr. 8 Tliere harps are tun'd, yea, harps of gold* — There forms, too bright for mortal eye — But stop — can mortal pow'r unfold The glories of the upper sky! 9 In vain — 'tis not to mortals giv'ja To paint that pure, that bright abode — No pen, no tongue, beneath yon heav'n. Can trace the dwelling place of God' 513. L. 3VL Jesus the Pilgrim *s friend. 1 rrjIIERE is a heaven in yonder skies, JL \ heaven where pleasure never du A heav'n I sometimes hope to sec, Again I fear 'tis not for me: But Jesus, Jesus is my friend, O hallelujah* Hallelujah! Jesus T Jesus is my friend! 2 The way is difficult and straight, And narrow is the gospel gate; How many dangers are therein- - How many snares to take me in! But Jesus, Sec, 3 I travel in a world of woes, Through conflicts sore my spirit gee*; The tempter cries, "You ne'er shaU'stana Nor reach fair Canaan's happy land:'*' But Jesus, <$c 4 The way of danger I am in, Beset with devils, men and sin; But in this way the track I see, And mark'd- with blood it seems to be.. Sweet Jesus, S,c. 5 Come life, come death, come then what will, His footsteps J will follow still: EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 3S7 Through dangers thick and dread alarms, I shall be safe in Lis dear arms: For Jesiis, <8,e. G Then, O my soul, ari-se and sing — Yonder's thy Saviour, Friend, and King-; With sweetest smiles he now looks do>vt 4 And says, "Press on and win the crown.** Sweet Jesv.s, dfc. 7 " Prove faithful yet a few more days, Fight the g.ocvl fight, and win the race — And the*h thy soul with me shall reign — Thy head a crown of glory gain," Sweet Jesus, 6,-c. 8 "My flesh shall skimber in the ground, Till the last trumpet'-s joyful sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise*-. And in my Saviour's image rise/' Sweet Jesiis, 6,-c. 514. 7s. This mortal must put on immortality, and we shall be ever with the Lord. 1 "W7" AY- WORN pilgrim, child of fears, TV Cease thy sorrows, dry thy tears;- 8oon thou shalt thy Saviour see, Soon shalt with that Saviour be. 2 Soon tlMt pulse shall throb no more, Heay'n has life, when life is o'er — For this mortal shall be free, Cloth'd with Immortality! 3 List, ye weary; list, ye faint; List the martyr and the saint; List the young, whose panting soul, Ardent eyes the distant ge:J: 3S8 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4 List the old, whose selling sun Speaks that goal already won; Ye who tremble, ye who sigh, Ye, who, living, daily die: — 5 List, from heav'n (he Saviour's voice Bids you, 'midst your tears, rejoice, — Tells of worlds to earth unknown, — Calls those blissful worlds your own # 6 Yes, ye si i all your Saviour see; Soon shall with that Sstvicnr he; Where this mortal shall be free, • Cloth'd with immortality! 7 Sinner, list! the bolt is hurl'd! Time's no more! — here ends this world Rocks arc falling- — worlds decay, Heaven and earth have pass'd away! 8 Thou the Saviour too must see, Saviour, not, alas! to thee; ■Mortal gladly wouldst thou be, Death thy Immortality! 515. P. M. Campbell. The way to Zlon. 1 nnllERE is a land of pleasure, JL Where streams of joy forever roll; ? Tis there I have my treasure, And there I long to rest my soul. Long darkness dwelt around mef With scarcely once a cheering ray. But since my Saviour found me A lamp has shin'd along my way. U My way is full of danger, But His the path that leads to God„ And like a faithful soldier, I'll boldly march ajpngr the rozl- EVANGELICAL OYXNS. 389 Xow I must gird my sword on, My breastplate, helmet, and my shield, And fight the hosts of Satan, Until I reach the heavenly field. 3 I'm on the way to Zion, Still guided by my Saviour's hand: O, come along, poor sinners, And see Hhmamiel'5 happy land: To all that stay behind me, I bid a long, a long farewell; Come now, or you'll repent it, When you reach the gates of hell. 4 The vale of tears surrounds me, And Jordan's current rolls before; Oh! how I stand and tremble To hear the dismal waters roar: Whose hand shall tne support me. And keep my soul fr n sinking there — From sinking down to darkness, And to. the regions of despair? 5 This stream shall pot afirigl ( me, Although 'tis deeper than the grave; If Jesus stand beside me I'll smooth l)i ride on'Jordan's wave: His word has calufd the ocean, His lamp has eheer'd the gloomy vale;" Oh! shall this friend be with me While o'er the swelling flood I sail? 6 Come then, thou king of terrors, And with thy dagger lay me low — 1*11 sooner reach these regions Where everlasting pleasures grow. O, sinners! shall I leave you, No more to join your social band; No more to stand beside you, Tiil at the judgmen; staodT 390 EVANGELICAL I1YMM:. 7 Soon the arch angel's trumpet Shall rock the globe from pole to pole. And all the wheels of nature Shall in a moment cease to roll: Then we shall see the Saviour, Vv ith shining ranks of angels, come To execute his vengeance, And take his faithful servant home. 510. C. 31. The Zion Traveller. 1 "VTK weary, heavy laden souls, -B- Who are oppressed sore, Ye trav'llers through the wilderness, To Canaan's peaceful shore; Through chilling winds and beating rain*.. A p d w a 1 c rs d e e p an d cold, And enemies surrounding you — Tafce courage atid be bold.. ■2 Though stormy winds and tempests ri$c. And sweep the desert round, And fiery serpents oft appear Through the enchanted ground — Though clouds and darkness veil our skies? A:-! dragons often roar, Yet while the gospel trump we hear, We'll press for Canaan's shore. 3 We're often like the lonesome dove. In her bereaved state; From hill to hill, from vale to vale^ She mourns her absent mate: But Canaan's land is just before, Sweet spring is coming on, A t^w more beating wines and raifis^ And winter will be gone. EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. 39i 4 Sometimes, like B»ountaies, to the sky, Cold Jordan's billows roar, "Which -often makes the pilgrims fear. They never shall get o'er: But let us gain mount Pisgah's top. And i»iew the vernal plain; To fright our souls, let Jordan roar. And hell may rage in vain. ,5 Methinks I now begin to see The borders of that land; The trees of Hie, with heaV'nly fruit, In beauteous order st*nd: The wirt'ry season s past and gone, Sweet ilowers now appear, The fiftieth year will soon roll round— The great Sabbatic year. *) O, what a glorious sight appears To my believing eyes, Mettirnks I see Jerusalem, A city in the Bright angels whisper me away — "O come, my brother, come," And I am willing to be gone To my eternal home. 7 Farewell, my brethren in the Lord, j are to Canaan bou»d: And should we never meet again Till the last trump shall sound, I hope that I shall meet you there. On that delightful shore; In peaceful realms of endless bliss, Where parting is no more. .517. 8, 7. Campbell. Trials here — Glory hereafter, 1 TT\ARK and stormy is the desert, A/ Tliro' which pilgrims make their \?£% 892 EVANGELICAL KTBBS& Yet, beyond this vale of sorrow, I ie the fields of endless day. Fiends loud howling 1 in the tempest Make them tremble as they go, And the fiery darts of Satan Often lay their courage low. 2 On young soldiers, do you murmur At the troubles of the way! Do your hearts begin to fail yon, And your vigour to decay'? Jesus, Jesus shall defend you, He shall lead you to his throne,— t He that oy'd his garments for you, And the wine-press trod alone: — 3 lie whose thunder shakes creation, — He who bade the planets roll; He who riles upon the tempest, And whose sceptre sways tho whole Round hiin see ten thousand angels,. Ready to reoeive command; — They are ever watching round you* Till you reach the heav'nly land.. 4 There on f'ow'ry fjeldsof pleasure,, And the hills of endless rest, Love, and Joy, and Peace, shall ever Reign and triumph in your breast. "Who c-cii paint '.he scenes of glory, Where the ran so in* J dwell <>n high — Where tl e golden harps forever Sound redemption round the sky! j There a million flaming seraphs. Fly across the heav'nly plain; There they sing immortal praises — Glory! Glory! is their strain. But T think a. sweeter concert Makes the ehrystal archer" EVANGELICAL HYMXS. 393 And a song is heard iu Zion, Which the angels Cannot sing. § See the heav'nly host in rapture (iaze upon thib shining band, W'ondYing at their costly garments^ And tiie laurels in their hand. There, upon the golden pavement, See the ransonvd march along' — "While the splendid courts of glory Sweetly echo to their song. ? But behold! in whiter garments, Some are marching on before; Oh! their crowns how bright they sparkle-: Such as monarchs never wore: These were shepherds, faithful servants In the cause of Christ below; They shall now, in peace forever, Sit on thrones as white as snow. 9 p.ound them see the lambs they gatherM — the docks they fed with care; Now they're come to richer pastures; Jesus is their shepherd here. Hail! ye holy, happy spirits! Death no more shall make you fear, Sin and sorrow, pal., and anguish Shall no more disturb yon here. 9 Sinners here shall not deride you, Though they vexM you while below: Now they're gone, and gone forever, To the gulph of endless woe. Now, methinks, I hear from tophet Cries more dreadful than the rest? Some appear in greater anguish, And with sorer vengeance pressM. IV "Ah!" they cry, "we heard the gospel^ "Where ;ke-Loyd revived his, cause— * 31*4 "EVANGELICAL HYMNS* ""Saw how numbers bow'd before l^w: "Yet we still refus'd Ids laws: ft We rejected every warning — "Scofn'd the penitential tear: We despis'd the calls of mercy; "Now we. lie in fetters here!" 11 Sinners, will you come to Jesus? O that -you would come to-day! Come, before the sword of vengeance Cut you down in folly's way. Soon the harvest will be gathered, And the sheaves collected home; Then, in vain, you'll cry for mercy, And, in vain, may wish to come. 519. P. M. J. M. Good. JF&ch and pray. — Matt. xxvi. %1. 1 "g" T FE is a sea, — how fair its face, JLl How smooth its dimpling waters paos, Its canopy how pure! But rocks below, and tempests sleep, Insidious, o'er the glassy deep, Nor leave an hour secure. f2 Life is a wilderness, — beset With tang'ling thorns, and treach'reus nflfc, And prowl'd by beasts of prey, One path alone conducts aright, One narrow path, with lit'ie light: A thousand lead astray. i3 Life is a warfare, — and alike Prepared to parley, or to strike, The practis'c foe draws nigh. O, hold no truce! less dang'rous far To stand, and all his phalanx dare; 'Than trust his specious lie. EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 393 V-r its form, whale 'cr its i; While life is lent to man below, One duty stands con Test, — To watch incessant, firm of mica. And watcil where'er the pest assign'd. And leave to God the rest. 5 'Twas w/iil-r tijey watch'd, with lamp in ham: ' And oil well stor'd The bridal pomp descried; They join'd it, — and the heav'nly gate That op'd to them its glorious state, f Was clos'd on all b? 8 Watch! watch and pray! in suffering' hour; Thus He exciaim'd, who felt its pow'r, And triumpr'd in the strife. Victor of Death! thy voice I hear: I'll watch and pray through life's career* And only cea?je with life. 519. P. M. Xanging to ccc Jeaus. — John xii. 21. 1 £~\ WHEN shall I see Jesus, vJ^ And reign with him above: And from the flowing- fountains Drink everlasting- love? When shall I be deliver "d From this vain world of sin, And with my blessed Jesus, Drink endless pleasures in. 2 But now I am a soldier, My captain's gone before: He's given me my orders, tells me not to fear: And if I do prove faithful A crown of life he'll srivfi*. 39G EVANGELICAL HDIX?. And all his valiant soldiers Eternal life shall live. 3 Through grace I am determined To conquer, though I die; And then away to Jesus, (Jn wings of love I'll fly. Farewell to sin and sorrow; I bid it all adieu; And you, my friends, prove faithful 7 And on your way pursue. 4 And if you meet with troubles And trials on the way, Then cast your care on Jesus, And do'nt forget to pray: Gird on the heav'nly armor, Of faith, and hope, and love. And when the battle's ended, We'll reign with him above. 5 O, do not be discourag'd, For Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge, He'll not refuse to send; Neither will he upbraid yen, Though often you request; He'll give you grace to conquer And take you up to rest. 520. 8, 7, 4. Matt. xi. 2?. 1 "f*OME to me, all ye that labor,** V_y "Heavy laden" and opprest — Come to me, ye sons of sorr "I will give you peace and rest;' v ( .. come hither, And partake a Saviour's I" v ^ EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 39^7 A re ye poor, and ask my Spirit? Are you frail, and seek my grace! Do ye lean upon my merit Only for your righteousness 1 Humbly seek me, As your dearest, only hope, 'Mid the frailties of your nature — 'Mid temptation, scum and grief— -'Mid the trials that await you When in vain you ask relief; Ever near you, I will be a present aid. Though in devious paths of error. From your shepherd frail ye stray. Still ye shall not wander ever, Back I'll bring you to my way; ??till beside you, Ever watchful for your good. Soon the victor's crown I'll ^ive you— Soon shall ye the haven gain, Enter heaven's portals singing, 'Mid the bright angelic train- Ever, ever With your Saviour there to reign:. 521. P. M. Broken-hearted, lueep no more! 1 1 T>ROKE\-hearted, weep JD Hear what comfort he ] no more! be hath spoken., Smoking flax who ne'er hath quenched, " Bruised reed who ne'er hath broke n^ — "Ye who wander here below, " Heavy laden as ye go, "Come with grief, with sin opprr, W "Come to me^ and be at reiiT [ — - ■ - : ■ z — eater lov- ; *>« Id up lii« for t r • - Bought with paasr awl tear lad s%h> •Turn and L\e! — ■ U - v wofmA, Droopi: ^ Hearea is pr I — I look up l i.im , Be nAese is Ibc ooema — -jotft » always (tee- vypiog §oo!s to gladden: Xm calls — **Come oat Weary, beary laden; — w Ybfjn*h year sins, like moor. m as joa an him y&j 9 All shall be forgi- -, me&izALz, I hear one say^ I wrH rcctore to .- IT he take my guilt am tfcall^iraise Lil. — ^ming* mercy, bow it flc w my soul dcth feel it: Half bas never yet be'; I want to tell . Oh, the wood'rodft stor;> — I was lost, tot cow am found, ! Glory! re, a^d bearer* '- ;. ,-: — Brightest seraphs shoot •€*> The Satkmtrs i 1 CM I do feel thy merit, : lay weary troobled spi Xow l*fcii rest with the*: : - ■-.>-.. \ -. : i ... . -' y : • While in thy dear i d cahoot hort me, 100 EVANGELICAL HYMNS, 2 Glory, glory, glory, glory, Glory be to God on high; Glory, glory, glory, glory, Sing his praises through the sky* Glory, glory, glory, glory/ Glory to the Father give, Glory, glory, glory, glory, Sing his praises, all that live! B Now I'll sing my Saviour's merit- Tell the world of his dear name, That if any want his Spirit, He is still the very same. He that asketh soon receiveth, He that seeks is sure to find; Whosoe'er on him believeth, He will never cast behind. 4 Glory, glory, glory, glory, Glorious Christ of heav'nly birth.; Glory, glory, glory, glory, Sing his praises through the earth* Glory, glory, glory, glory, Glory to the Spirit he; Glory, glory, glory, glory, To the sacred one in three. *> Now our Advocate is pleadiagr, With his Father, and our Go,\l; And for us is interceding, As the purchase of bis hlood: Now, methinks, I hear him praying . Father! save them — I have died; And the Father answers, saying. They are freely justified. 6 Worthy, worthy, worthy, w§rthv- Worthy is the Lamb of God, Worthy, "worthy, worthy, worthy, Who bath wafhMus in' Ms blood- EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 401 Holy, Loly, holy, L Holy is the Lord of hosts, Holy, holy, holy, holy, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! 524. 7, 6. Tlie happy pilgrim. 1 X LOVE my blessed Saviour, JL I feel I'm in his favor, And I am his forever — Oh, may I faithful prove: And now I'm bound for Canaan, I feel my sins forgiven, And soon shall get to heaven, To sing redeeming love. 2 Though sinners may deride me, And unbelievers chide me, Yet nothing shall divide me From Jesus my dear friend. Supported by his power, I long to see the hour That bids my spirit tour, And all my sorrows end. 3 The pleasing time is hast'ning, My feeble frame is wasting. While Fm engaged in praising, Constrained by his love. When yonder shining orders, Who sing on Canaan's borders, Shall bear me to their Lord, there I'll sing his praise above. 5 Farewell, Fm bound for glory. How pleasing is the story! Those shining worlds before me Invite me to begone. 402 SVAftOELlCAL ITVMN^. Had I an angel's pinions, I'd range the bright dominions. And join the shining millions, Who're shouting round the throne. 5 How sweet the smile of Jesus, While millions sound his praises; The rapture still increases Through th' etherial plains. My flesh and spirit failing, ]Uy soul in transports hailing, Bright seraphs in their dwelling — 1 sing immortal strains. 525. 8, 7, 4. Condition of unconverted relatives lament d. ; * I have great heaviness and continual sorrow ja is. heart .... for mv brethren, iny kinsmen accord in to the flesh."— Rom. ix. 2, 3. 1 ^\II! what crowds are bound for ruin! V-r Hastening down to endless wyt m . While their danger we are viewing, Streams of tender sorrow flow. Lord, prevent them, Or to ruin they must go. 2 See our kinsmen — near relations-—* Dear companions all around — Brothers, sisters, children, parents. Down to endless ruin bound. Jesus, save them, Let the lost again.be found. IJ Death, it may be, now is near them; Soon they'll feel his cold embrace: Gracious heaven! shall we hear them Mourn thy long rejected grace! Lord, constrain them J\ r ow to seek the Saviour's face EVANGELICAL IIV3INS. 4Q3 4 Oh, the solemn separation, At thy great tremendous bar! — Mourning, weeping, lamentation, When their final doom they hear Lost forever, In the gulph of dark despair. 5 Lord display thy matchless power; Pierce their stubborn hearts of stone. Make them dread that awful hour — J3ow them, Lord, bj^ore thy throne, Jesus, save them, Save, O! save them for thine own. 526. P. Ill Newton. Conversion of Zaccheus. 1 rpACCHEUS climb 'd the tree, £j And thought himself unknown^ But how surpris'd was he When Jesus call'd him down! The Lord beheld him, though conceal'd . And by a word his power reveal'd. 2 Wonder and joy at once Were painted in his face; "Does he my name pronounce, "And does he know my case? "Will Jesus deign with me to dine? "Lord, I, with all I have, am thine.'/ 3 Thus, where the gospel's preach'd, And sinners come to hear, The hearts of some are reach 'd, Before they are aware: The word directly speak? to them, And seems to point them out by name. 4 'Tis curiosity, Oft brings them in the war. 401 nvAXOEi.rcAL HYU Only the man to see, And Lear what he can say; But how- the sinner starts to find, Tnle preacher knows his inmost rnind! 5 His long forgotten faults Are brought again in view, And all Reveal'd in public too: Though cornpass'd with a crowd about. The searching wo^ has found hira out! While thus distressing pain And suirow fills Lis heart, lie i ea s a voice again, Tl at Lids his fears depart: Then, like Zaccheus lie is blest, And Jesus deigns to be his guest. 527. C. ML Tappan. Extension of the Redeemer* $ kingdom. 1 ~W ONG liath the crescent's glittering sig M-A On Salem's temple shone, hath Jehovah's awful shrine, 1 desolate and lone. £ The terts of Midian tribes unblest, On Shinah T s plains Lave spread; Th> r'a foot hath rudely prest led. '.) Tint Shiloh comes to bless the land, tore; Lo, 1'Morn, with Assyria's band, On ( lore. 4 Fair » - all hear his voice, With Sharon's il rejoice, som as the LICAL HTM 5 No more shall Zion's daughter mourn, Nor captive Judab sight Jchovah shall her walls 2 And brifl^ fJ igb. |06 L. M. By G. X. G , ofjf. Jersey. Th* Jud^ 1 XTARK: hear the trumpet's dreadful roar. J-JL The sound extends from shore to shore. Announcing time to be no more, And thy dread reign Eternity. e Faulted -Lie guards the Judge attend, Array *d in splendor they descend, In pomp and awful majt 3 What glory now that head a<: That once was crown'd with rugged t: How chang'd the man who dwelt with worms. And groan M and died on Cal 4 His voice death's iron slumbers breaks, iead from their long sleep awake, ,i all nature q»: 1 And waits her final i now the dead, both small and great, m him the solemn sentence wait, clj shall decide their endless state; - ery. 6 The saints that kept his holy word, him receive a large reward, And dwell in rnaQsiomvwar their Lord. And reign with him eternally. 7 But on his foes who dared rebel, He frow em down to bey, I dwell. In pain, despair, and misery: 406 EVANGELICAL IIYMN3. 529. C. M. Yotnc. Suh mission. 1 /"\UR hearts are fasten'd to the woittf V_J By strong and num'rous ties; And every sorrow cuts a string, And urges us to rise. 2 When God would kindly set us free} And earth's enchantment end; He takes the most effectual means, And robs U9 of a friend. 8 Since vain all here, all future, vast. Embrace the lot assigned; Heav'n wounds to heal, its frowns are friend Its strokes severe, most kind. — 4 To final good the worst events, Through secret channels run: Finished for saints, their destin'd coursed As 'twas for saints begun. 5 O! for that summit of my wish. While here I draw my breath, That promise of eternal bliss — A glorious smile in death. 530, 8, 7. Tappan. Rest in Heaven il FT^HERE is an hour of peaoeful resf^. JL To mourning wanderers given; There is a tear for souls distressed, A balm for every wounded breast, ' Tis found above, in heaven, .2 There is a soft, a downy bed, ' j is fair as breath of even; A couch fur weary mortals spread, Where they may rest the aching head.. And find repose in heaven. EVANGLLICAL IlYM^?. 407 3 There is a home for weeping souls, By sin and sorrow driven; When tost on life's tempestuous shoals, Where storms arise and ocean rolls, And all is dear — 'tis heaven. 4 There faith lifts up the tearful eye, The heart with anguish riven; And vieivsthe tempest passing by, The evening shadows quickly fly, And all serene in heaven. 5 There fragrant flowers immortal bloom, And joys supreme are given; There rays divine disperse the gloom, Beyond the confines of the tomb, Appears the dawn of heaven. 531. P. M. Loomis. The Babylonian Captivity.— Ps. 137, LONG the banks where Babel's current flows, [stray'd, Our captive bands in deep despondence While Zion's fall in sad remembrance 'rose, Her friends, her children mingled with the dead. 2 The tuneless harp, that once with joy we strung, When praise employed and mirth inspir'd the lay. In mournful silence on the willows hung, And growing grief prolong'd the tedious day. 3 The barb'rous tyrents, to increase the woc t With taunting smiles a song of Zion claim; Bid sacred praise in strains melodious While they blaspheme the great Jehorah'fl name. 'A 40S EVANGELICAL HYTO13. 4 But how, in heathen chains and lands un- known, S i Israel's sons a song of Zion raise? ()! hapless >"'alem, God's terrestrial throne, land of glory, sacred mount of praise! <•> If e'er my memory lose thy lovely name, If my cold heart neglect my kindred race. Let dire destruction seize this guilty frame; _>iy hand shall perish, and my voice shall ase. 6 Yet shall the Lord, who hears when Zioa calls, O'ertake her fees with terror and dismay; His arm avenge her desolated walls, And raise her children to eternal day. 532. C. At. Dobdridcf. Running- the Christian race. — Phil. iii. 12 — 14. 1 A WAKE my soul, stretch every nerve,. J\- And press with vigor en; A heav'nly race demands thy zeaL And an immortal crown. 2 'Tis God's all-animating voice, That calls thee from on high: *Tis his own hand presents the prize* To thine aspiring eye. 3 A cloud of witnesses around, Hold thee in full survey; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy Way. 4 Bless'd Saviour, introduced by thee. Have we our race begun; And crown'd with vict'rv, at thy feet We lav our laurels down. 1RH FVAXGLLICAL IIYMXS. 5:53. P. M. Rippon. . 14. EJOICE. the Lord is King-, four God and King adore: Mortals, give thanks and - And triumph ever more! p the heart, lift up the voice.. Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. 2 Rejoice, the Saviour rci_ The God of truth and 1< When he had purg'd our stains, He took his seat a' Lift up the heart, lift up the \ Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. 4 He all his foes shall quell, Shall ail our sins destr< And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up the heart, lift up the voiee> Rejoice aload, ye saints, rejoice. 5 Rejoice in glorious hope, -. the .' udge, snail come, And ta ki ants up To tLeir eternal boi We soon shall hear th' arch angel's voic^e* trump of God shall sound rejoice. HO EVANGELICAL IIY^IPCS, 534. P. M. Jesus reigns. 1 ~E3TE AR the royal proclamation,, JLA The glad tidings of salvations- Published to every creature, To the ruin'd sons of nature. CHORUS. Jesus reigns, he reigns victorious. Oner hea/trn and earth most glorious. Jesus reigns. -2 See the royal banner flying-, Hear the heralds loudly crying^ Rebel sinners, royal favor ■ Now is offer'd by the Saviour. Jesus reigns, &c. 3 Here, ye sons of wrath and ruin, Who have wrought your cwn undoing: Here is life and free salvation, Dffer'd to the whole creation. Jesus reigns, 6,-c. 4 'Twas for you that Jesus died, And for you was crucihed, Conquer'd death, rind rose to heaven;" Life eternal through hiiiTs given. Jesus reigns, S,c. $ Turn unto the Lord most holy, Shun the path of vice and folly; Turn, or you are lost forever, O, now turn to God your Saviour? Jesus reigns, &c. # Here is wine, and milk, and honey. Come and purchase without money; Mercy, like a flowing fountain, Streaming from the holy mountain Jasus reigns i 4*c< EVANGELICAL IIYMXS. 411 7 For this love let rocks and mountains. Purling streams, and chrystal fountains. Roaring- thunders, lightning" blazes, Shout the great Messiah's praises. Jesus reigns, 6,-c. 8 Shout, ye tongues of every nation, To the bounds of the creation; Shout the praise of Judah's Lion, The almighty King of Zion. Jesus reigns, &c. # Now our souls have caught new fire, Brethren, raise your voices higher; Shout with joyful acclamation, To the Prince of our salvation. Jesus reigns, 6,-c. 10 Shout, ye saints, make joyful mention a Christ has purchas'd our redemption; Angels shout the joyful story, Through the brighter worlds of glory, Jiesus reigns, S,c. 535. L. M. Beddome. The increase of Ike Church* 1 T> EJOICE, ye saints, that Jesi^s reigns! XV Thro' distant lands his triumphs spread!' And sinners, freed from endless pains, Own him their Saviour and their heack 2 HU sgns and daughters from afar, Daily at Sion's gate arrive; Those who were dead in sin before, By sovereign grace are made alive, 3 O may his conquest still increase, His power every foe subdue; While angels ee*lebrate his praise, .And saints his spreading; glories showv. 412 EVANGELICAL HYMNS. 4 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb, From all below and all above; In lofty songs exalt his name, In songs as lasting as his love. 536. P. M. C. Wesley. Time and Eternity. O! on a narrow neck of land, L 'Twixt two unbounded seas I stand $ Yet how insensible! A point of time, a moment's space, Removes me to yon hcav'nly place., Or — shuts me up in hcil! 2 O God, my inmost soul convert, And deeply on my thoughtless, heart Eternal things impress; Give me to feel their solemn weight.. And save me ere it be too J ate — Wake me to righteousness. »3 Before me place, in bright array, The pomp of that tremendous day, When thou with clouds shalt come To judge the nations at thy bar: And tell me, Lord, shall I be there To meet a joyful doom? 4 P,e this my one great business here, With holy trembling, holy fear, To make my calling sure! Thine utmost counsel to fulfil, And sutler all thy righteous will, And to the end endure! ;") Then Saviour, then my soul receive; Transported from this vale, to live And reign with thee above; HV ANGELICAL HYMKS. 413 Where faith is sweetly rht, And hope, in full supreme delight, And everlasting love! 537. C. M. Watts. h of a sinner. 1 "jVTY thoughts on awful subjects roll. IfX Damnation and the dead; What borrows seize the guilty soul Upon a dying bed! 2 Lingering about these mortal shore-. Sue makes a long delay: Till, like a flood, with rapid force. Death sweeps the wretch away. 3 Then swift and dreadful she descends Down to the fiery coast, Amongst abominable fiends, seif a frighted ghost. 4 There endless crowds of sinners lie, And darkness makes their chains; Tortur'd with keen despair they cry, Yet wait for fiercer pain-. 5 Not all their anguish and their blood, r own guilt at<;i Xor the compassion of a God, Shall hearken to their groa: 6 Amazing grace, that kept my breath. 2\ur bid my soul re.ni Till I bad learn'd my Saviour's death. And well insur'd his love! 538. C. M\ Watts. Death and Eternity. 1 ^VFY thoughts, that often mount the if J. Go, search the world bene Where nature all in ruin lies, And owns her sovereign, death. 2 Tlje tyrant, bow lie triumphs here,* His trophies spread around! And heaps of dust and bones appear Through all the hollow ground. 3 These skulls, what ghastly figures now! How loathsome tn the eyes! These are the heads we latefy knew ho beauteous and so wise. 4 But where the souls, those deathless things, That left their dying clay! IM y thoughts, now stretch out all your wings. And trace eternity! 5 O! that unfathomable sea! Those deeps without a shore! Where living waters gently play, Or fiery billows roar. 6 There we shall swim in hcav'nly bli c = , Or sink in ilaming waves; While the pale carcass breathless lies Among the silent graves. 7 ^Prepare us, Lord, for thy right hand, "Then come tl*e joyful day; "Come^dearh, and some celestial band, "To bear our souls away." C. Mi \Vatts. The presence of God worth dying for, or the death of Motes. — Deut. xxxii. 49, S): xxxiv. "). 1 T OKD, 'tis an infinite delight, JLi To see thy lovely face; To dwell whole ages in thy sight. And feel thy vital rays, "tfuihill-Fields, i.VAXUJGLU'AL HYMNS. 415 2 Thy love, a sea without a shore, Spreads life and joy abroad; O, 'tis a heav'n worth dying for, To see a smiling God. 3 Sweet was the journey to the sky, The wondrous prophet tried; "Climb up the mount," says God, "and iry£. •5 This awful God is ours, Our Father and our love; He shall send down his heav'nly pow'ra, To carry us above. 6 There shall we see his face, And never, never sin; There, from the rivers of his grace, Drink endless pleasures in. 7 Yes and before we rise To that immortal state, The thoughts of such amazing bliss Should constant joys create. 8 The men of grace have found Glory begun below: Celestial fruits on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow. 9 The hill of Sion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry: We're marching thro' Immanuel's ground. To fairer worlds on high. 541. C. Al. Watts. God's presence is light in darkness. 1 "JV/JY God! the spring of all my joys, 1 7_B_ The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights! 2 In darkest shades, if he appear, My dawning is begun! He is my soul's sweet morning star, 4(nd he my rising sun. fcOXOLOGIES. 411 <3 The op'ning heav'ns around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows his heart is mine, And whispers, "I am his! 7 ' 4 3Iy soul would leave this heavy clay At that transporting word, Run up with joy the shining* way, T' embrace my dearest Lord. ~5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I'd break through every foe; The wings of love, and arms of faith. Should bear me conqu'ror through DOXOLOGIE& L. M: To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory giv'n, By all on earth, and all in heav'n, C. M. Let God the Father, and the Son, And Spirit be ador'd, Where there are works to make him knowE, Or saints to love the Lord. Ye angels, round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, praise the ^»or ; : the Spirit too. 41tf roxcLOGrrs. P. M. To'God the Father's throne Perpetual honors raise, Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit prais With all our powers, Eternal King-, Thy name we sing, While faith adores. 7s. Sing we to our God above, Praise eternal as his love: Praise him, all ye heav'nly host's. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 8,7. May the grace of Christ our Savh And the Father's boundless love, ' With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above! Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion. Joys which earth cannot afford.. A TABLE OF FIRST LI1 Hymn. A keep I hare, near, ! in indulge*! Lord, wretched souls are thev, Alas r, Alas what hour! Aim; scions L( Almighty in a:-; 11 Almighty Maker oi b All liaii the power of Jesus 1 Dame. 62 All hail thou great Immanuei, lough the vine its fru All ye who laugh and sport wit ►Dg the banks where Babel's, 6cc. Amazing grace how sweet the sound, Amazing sight the Saviou 161 Am I soldier of the c And am I born to d And can I yet delay, And canst thou sinner slig 147 And let this feeble body And may I hope that when no more, 121 And must I part with all I ha. And will the Judge descend, 504 And will the Lord thus condescend, 116 Angels roll the rock away. 58 Another six days' work is done, 377 Anxious I strove to find the way, 193 Approach, my soul, the mercy-sea*, Arfse and shine O Zion fair, 435 Arise my soul with rapture rise, 371 Arise my tenderest thoughts arise, 26 As on the cross the Saviour huncr. 420 A TABLE OF FIRST Li; As once the Saviour took his seat. " MY\ hi the sweet flow 1 r that scents the morn. 476 At length the wish\l-for spring is come. 387 Aivake and sing the song", e awake my sluggish sou], Awak'd by Sinai's awful sound, Awake my soul and with the sun, Awake my soul in joyful lays, Awake my soul, lift up thine eyes. Awake my soul stretch every nerve. BEGONE ali delay. Begone my worldly cares away Begone unbelief, Begone ye gilded van i ties, Behold a pilgrim as he dies, Behold a stranger at the door. Behold my Saviour and my King, Behold the mountain of the Lord. Being call'cl to part asunder, Benighted on the troublous main, Beside the gospel pool, Beware of Peter's word, Blest be the eternal infinite. LUest be the tie that binds, Blest Comforter Divine, Blest is the man whose softening heart. Blow ye the trumpet blow, Boast not thyself of days to come. Brethren belov'd for Jesus sake, .Bright King of glory dreadful God, Broken hearted weep no more, By whom shall Jacob now arise, CHILDREN of the heavenly King, Christian see the orient morning, Come all ye chosen saints of God, A TABLE OF FIRST LINE*. 40 1 Hymn. Come away to the s: Come Christian brethren ere we part, 22(> Come dearest Lord and bless this 3 r S Come forward death and let us talk:, Come Holy Ghost my soul inspire, Come Holy Spirit come, Come Holy Spirit heav'nly dove, Come humble sinner in whose Come let me love or is my ir.ind, 85 Come let us join our friends a 1 Come Lord and bless the rising race, Come O my soul look up and see, Come sinners atf Come thou fount of every bles- Come to me ail ye that labour, Come we that love the Lord, Come ye sinners poor and wretched, Come ye that know and fear the Lord, Come ye weary 1 sinners c- 175 Convinc-M as a sinner to Jesus* I come, 75 D\2K and stormy is the desert, Day of Judgment day of wonders, 481 Dear Lord and will thy pard'nii-g love, Dear refuge of my weary soul, Dear Saviour if these lambs should stray. Death and the grave are doleful then Descend Hely Spirit the Dove, 210 Destruction's dangerous road, 135 Dismiss us with thy blessij Do not I love thee O my Lord, If 5 Drooping souls no longer grieve, ij'22 EARTH has a joy unknown to heav'n, i the blue heavViSwere, Enco: ith clouds ofdisti V 4:* 2 a : Hymn. Eternity stupendous theme, 44(5 Eternity tremendous sound, Every moment bring* me nearer, FAR from affliction toil and care, farewell loring Christians, Ear from theutmost verge of day. Farewell vaia world I'm going home, Fare-ye-well, fare-yc-wcll, Father divine thy piercing eye, Father in hea^'n to thee 1 bend. Father is not tiiy promise plcdgM, Father of mercies* (rod cf love, Father of mercies in thy word, Father sanctify me wholly, Father whate'er of earthly bliss, For a season cali'd to part, Frequent the day of God returns, From every stormy wind that blows, From Creeniand's icy mountains, From his low bed of mortal dust, i \Y is thy morning flattering hope, J*~ Gird thy loins up Christian soldier, Glory to God Who r >ve, God hath bereav'd me of my child, God from his throne with piercing- eye, God moves in a mysterious way, God of mercy God of love God of my life look gently down, God of my life my morning sons:, God our God his pow'r revealing, God's sovereign grace has found the means. Go ye messengers of God, and, tine thine ear, 1 Lord I may delight in thee, A TABLE OF FKR3T LINES. 423 Hymn. Great God how powerful is thy hand, 5 Great God indulge my humble claim, 329 Great God to thee I make, 4^4 Great God to thee my evening song, 374 Great God thy holy name we praise, 115 Great God with wonder and with praise, 9 •Great God we now surround thy board, 273 Great high priest we view thee stooping, 277 Guide me O thou great Jehovah, S3 H\IL my ever blessed Jesus, Hail sovereign love that first began, Hail the blest morn when the great, Happy is he whose early years, Happy place, happy place, Happy soul thy days are ended, ffappy soul we now resign thee, Hark! a cry among the nations, Hark hark my soul what's this I hear, Hark hear the sound on earth 'tis found, Hark hear the trumpet's dreadful roar, Hark my soul it is the Lord, Hark the herald angels s4ng, Hark the Jubilee is sounding. Hark the song of Jubilee, Hark the voice of love and mercy, Hark 'tis the Saviour's voice I hear, Hark what sounds are these so pleasing, Hasten O sinner to be wise, Haste that delightful awful day, Hear the royal proclamation, Heav'n is the land where troubles cease, He dies the friend of sinners dies, He lives the great Kedeemer lives, Here at thy table Lord we meet, High in yonder realms of light, Ghost di' pel our sadness, 424 A TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Hyimr, How blest is our brother bereft, 413 How blest the sacred tie that binds, 311 How bright is yonder sun, 511 How firm a foundation ye saints, 76 How great how terrible that God, 433 How many and great are the foes, 497 How much the drooping hearts revive*, 233 How shall I come before the Lord, 33 How shall I my Saviour set forth, 84 How sweet how heav'nly is the sight, 309 How tedious and tasteless the hours, 98 IF I perish I will go, 174 I hear a voice that comes from far, 190. I know that my Redeemer lives, 351 I love my blessed Saviour, 524 I love to steal awhile away, 218 I love thy Kingdom Lord, 252 In all my Lord's appointed ways, 269 Indulgent Father by whose care, 373 In evil long I took delight, 38 In glory bright the Saviowr reigns, 298 Inquiring souls who long to find, 79 Inquire ye pilgrims for the way, 306 In songs of sublime adoration, 332 In the floods of tribulation, 364 In thy great name O Lord we come, 206 In vain my fancy strives to paint, 408 I own my guilt my sins confess, 1S8 I sojourn in a vale of tears, 112 I soon shall accomplish my race, 490 Is this my -Tesus this my God, 68 It is a glorious mystery, 470 It is the Lord enthroned in light, 358 It is the voice of love divine, 60 It shall be well let sinners know, 353 I've found the pearl of greatest price* 291 A TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Hymn I wait a few sorrowful years, 491 1 want a heart to pray, 290 JESUS and shall it ever be, *0 Jesus. dear name how sweet ii sounds, 3o6 Jesus engrave it on my heart, 297 Jesus grant us all a blessing', 321 Jesus in thy transporting name,- 97 Jesus is all I wish or want, 77 Jesus lover of my soul, 74 Jesus my all to hesrven is gone^ 78 Jesus -Saviour of my soul, 388 Jesus the incarnate God of love, 72 Jesus who knows full well, 202 Jesus with truth and power divine, 448 Join all who love the Saviour's name, 90 EEP silence all created things, 12 K IET all who name his blessed name, J Let party names no more, 314 Let thoughtless thousands choose the road, 127 Life is a sea — how fair its face, 518 Life is the time to serve the Lord, 158 Light of the universe bright sun of glory. Lo another year is gone, 391 Lo heaven's tremendous mighty King, 17 Long have I walk'd this dreary road, 183 Long hath the crescent's glittering sign, .727 Look down O Lord with pitying eye, 28 Look from on high" great God and see, 2'23 Lo on a narrow neck of land, Lord at thy feet I prostrate fall, 180 Lord at thy feet in dust 1 lie, 179 Lord at thy table I behold, Lord dost thou say ask wM thou, wilt, A TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Hymn, Lord hear aburden'd sinner mourn, * 197 Lord how lai*gc thy bounties are, 263 Lord how mysterious are thy ways, 25 Lord I am pain'd but I resign # 357 Lord i am thine entirely thine, 270 Lord I cannot let thee go, 204 Lord I renounce my carnal taste, 290 Lord in these dark and dismal days, 221 Lord in thy courts we now appear, 212 Lord thou with an unerring beam, 10 Lord 'tis an infinite delight,. 539 Lord vouchsafe to us tljy blessing 322 Lord we come before thee now, 215 Lord what a heav'n of saving grace, .2-0 Lord when I read the traitor's doom, 495 Lord when our raptur'd thought surveys, 2 Lord while thy judgments shake the land, 223 Lord while we meet to speak and hear, 216 Love divine all love excelling, 237 AY I resolve with all my heart. 271 Mercy O thou Son of David, 479 Messiah at thy glad approach, 238 Methinks the last great day is come, 432 Mortals awake with angels join, 44 My brethren from my heart beiov'd, 451 My days my weeks my months my years, 994 My Father calls me to his anus;, 4 19 .A the spring of ail my joys, 541 My Gracious iiedeemer I love, 67 My soul arise shake off thy fears, 300 My soul be on thy guard, * 339 My soul doth magnify the Lord, 243 soul forsakes her vain delight, 303 My soul the minutes haste away, 401 My soul would faiu indulge a hope, 360 >ul would f I cheerful up. . * . ■ A TABLE OF FIRST LF Hymn* hts on awful subjects roil, My thought? that often mount the skies, TM"OW gracious Lord thine arm reveal, jl^I Now in a song- of grateful praise, Now m the heat of youtofui blood, $(ow is the accepted time. Now is the time the accepted h Now let my soul with wonder trace, Now let our voices join, Now t\ie shades of night are u whose hand thy kingdom sv* Oil what crowds arc bound for ruin, , rest be found, O lord our languid souls inspire, ■ e beyond conception great, \ r \r.i : \\y love di\ mi' u li.ii hast thou d< i i dm w orjW I wander'd forth, OiK-i" iimrc we come before the Lord, 213 ( hace more before \% »* part , Once v* Lord tbj pardon flouriah'd? 22U Once on the raging seas I rode, • " 2fFQ One spark O^God, of heaV'nlj 6re, I ' ' On Jordan's sjtormy banks 1 -tnml, 129 On this snet 1 ! morn my Lord arose, that mine eyes were floods "< I -'»! thou that plead'st wittj pitying lovoj 45£ () thou at whose almighty word, 811 thou from whom all goodness flo* 496 O thou \n l"» thou whose tender roerej bears, IQO O tiiou in whose presence nn soul, 93 () when shall I see Jesus, 519 Our count rv is linma mid, 307 On.r hearts are fasten M to the world, (),:;• souls by love togeth< r knit, 319 PEOPLE of the living God, 3$7 Pilgrim burden d with thy sin, 190 Poor weak and worthless though 1 am, T'> Praise to God immortal praise, Prayer is the soul's sincere desire* 201 Prayer was appointed to convi j 20(J ~B> VISE thoughtless sinner raise, IV Rejoice the Lord is King, 538 Rejoice ye saints that Jesus reijg Religion is the chief concern, !~>1 Remember blooming youth, 159 Repent the voice celestial < I W Return my roving heart return. Return • ' w anderer r turn, Pise my soul and stretch thy wii SI I 8 . i i 430 a t.mtjli: o:*iir;T li IT} ise. J£rac# hat" 41! leave thine hous< r stop and think, v d the bed Submissive to thy i-ill my & ...!. ^ure ': 119 : glories rush upon my sight, 442 : the honr of tri fcicg», Sweet was Vac time when 105 F II EACH me O Lord the great concern, JL Tell me no more of ear- That awful day will surety crime, That man doth richest blessings share, 100 That mighty angel to whose hand, The blest memorials of his love, jild is not sad Reuben cried. 1*2 1 The Canaanite still in the Ian The play of God that awful day. The day is past and gone, Thee I adore eternal power, Thee we adore eternal name. 393 The finest dow'r that ever blow'd 313 The flowry spring at God's command. The glittering spangles of the sky, 2'J The God of love will sure indulge, 4*24 The gold and silver are the Lord's. The hour of my departure's come, 474 The joy that vain amusements give. 155 The King of heaven his table spreads. 2&2 The Lord our God is full of might, 510 The Lord the God of glory reigns, 8 The Lord will happiness divin 103 \ IMBI 431 The Lord will I .--born child ofgosjiel gra< The night shall hear | The oiice loy'd fqnfl DOW c The praises 6/ q The ransom'd spirit to !,t r bqi There is a harp whose f: i e is an hour of There is a fountain fill d with blood* There is a There is a God ail feature 1 There is a heaven ii: 513 There is a holy city, There is a (and 51 "> There is a land of. pure delight, re is a world of glorj bri j There is a world cen, The Saviour calls let every t The it endless charm?, The sinner who by precious faith, The Son of God is gone to v. The spacious firmament on hi The summer harvest spreads the field. The time is short the season near, The wandering- star the fleeting wind; The winter past rt> 4*5 7 The wondering world inquires to ki The world opposes from without, 11 1 Thine eai This is the field the world below, -^ Though troubles assail, Thou great Omnipotent, 4 Thou lovely source of true del; Thou only sovereign of my heart, oft gliding Kedron, U the varic rA&ije of first li Hymn. Through Christ when we together came, Through sorrow's night and danger's pat: Thus did the pious Ahrah'm pi- Thy daily mercies C) Thy goodness Lord our souls co: 15 Thy people Lord who trust : :v word 246 Thy presence everlasting God, 3:20 Thy presence gracious God afford, 214 Time swiftly is nying. 393 *Tis a point I long to know, 101 ? Tis finish'd the conflict is past, 414 _ i — iiid on Olive's brow, 51 *Tis past — the dreadful stormy night, 5 Tis night; from beauteous Palestine, To-day if ye will hear his voice. 169 To Jesus the crown of my hope, To-morrow Lord is thine, 170 To our Redeemer's glorious name, v ^ To the cross where Jesus 56 To thee O Lord my heav'nly Kj 205 'Twas in an hour when wrath prevail'd. 39 J~TXION prevails in heav'n, 31^ *J United prayers ascend to thee, 256 Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb, 417 VAIN man thy fond pursuits forbear, Vain world thy cheating arts give o'er 294 WAY-WORN pilgrim child of fears, 514 Weary of struggling with my pain, 187 Welcome thou well-belov'd of God, 268 me welcome dear Redeemer, 493 We've met to-day to sing and pray. 496 We've no abiding city here, 316 Weep not when sad distre What cheering words are the A TAP>L2 OF joy possessed oy heart, iat strange perp: What- think yon of Christ, What various hindrances we r »n all thy mere: When pending o'er the brink oti blooming youth is * n (rod rereal'd hi3 grack When gracious Lot. 11 it be, When guilt distracts my labor: When I can read t: a r, I When Jesus dwek in mo: D languor and d When on my b ze, Wlien on the third auspicious lay 5 When risiag from the bed o£ death, When sori I a round , When Syria's leprous chief, When we with welcome slumber pr a rankling sorrows Where are the dead? in heaven or Be!!. 125 Wherefore should ms -id of clay, *K1 Wherewith O Lord shall i ,e life prolongs its z r 1st thee I seek protecting porr iher goest thou pilgrim sti Why droops my soul with grief op : . longed Paul to be disso! i weep for those^rail child of woe, b grateful hearts and tuneful i i 397 th heav'nly power O Lord defen With melting heart and wee; 3C 434 A TABLE OF FIRST LI Hymn, With radiant beams the sun arose, 143 Would you win a soul to God, 449 YE angels who stand round the throne, 04 Ye careless professors who rest, 388 Ye glittering toys of earth adieu, 292 Ye humble souls complain no more. 295 Ye lovely bands of blooming youth, 154 Ye messengers of Christ, 450 Ye saints assist me in my song, 191 Ye saints exult in Jesus' name, oOl Ye sin-sick souJs draw near, 165 Yes it is better to depart, 802 Yes -we trust the day is breaking, 235 Ye that have been often invited to come, 144 Ye weary heavy laden souls, 516 Ye wretched hungry starving poor. 264 Yonder amazing sight I see, 53 Vj^ ACCHEUS clknb'd the tree. 5*20 FXDEX OF SUBJECTS 136 134—150 Accepted time, 162, 163 -Affliction sweetened, resignation to, 355 — 358, 305 Alar; I, the, Alarming, Ask what thou wilt, 346 Atonement and sancti- iication, 65 B Babylonian captivity,- 530, 531 Balm of Gilead, 34 Backsliding-, warning against, 194, 338 and returning, 195. Baptism, household, 256 infant, 257, 258 Bartiineus, 479 Bethehem, Star of 299. Bible, excellency of| the, 7, 9 Blindness, cured, 41 Born again, Bright world of glory. 444, 512 Brotherly love, 314 C Canaan, view of ; 129 Canaanite still in the land. 113 Captivny, Babylonian, 530, 531 Charity, Children, baptize 258 of the Church, prayer for, 259—26 1 death of, 420—423 Christ, ascension of, GQ coronation of, crucified, 52 — 57 death and resurrection of, 52—61 divinity of, 49, 50 excellencies of, G9 — 93, OG followers of, 499 foundation, 75 fountain, T<> friend of sinners. 72. 73 in Gethsemaue, 51 guest, 116 Christ, a qruide, 83 nidiug place, 43 kingdom of, Lamb ot God, 37 love of, wonuerful, f 63 — : >, desired, nativity of, 41 — pearl, <$A INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Christ, a priest, 277 refuge, 74 resurrection of, 53 — 61 riches of, 84 rock, 75,76 root and offspring of David, 43 Saviour, 89 sufferings of, 51 — 57, 68 treasure, 77 way, the, 78, 79 Christian, aged, longing for heaven, 473, 490, 491 discouraged, 48 doubting, J 93 dying, prayer of, 474 love, 303—314 friends welcomed, 308 parting, 315—326 race, running the, 532 soldier, 497,498 war song, 340 Church, complaint of the, 220. 221 increase of, love to, unity of, Clo=;d, the little, Collections, 252—255 Co mm union of saints, 273—275 Compassionate Saviour, 520—522 Concert, monthly, 235, . 244—249 Conflict, last, 490, 49i Consolation to surviving friends, 475 Contrite heart, 103 Convert, 42, 190, 270, 466—468, 480 )ouug, warned and en- couraged, 492 • new, cautioned, 194 humbled, 192, 193 resolution of, 267 the young, 467 Coronation of Christ, 62 Creation and provi- dence, 2 Cross, looking at the, 38, 39, 69 not ashamed of, 80, 81 Cross, soldier of, 82 thief converted on, 40 D Darkness, presence of God light in, 541 Day Spring, 506 Death-bed^ happiness on, 365, 366 Death and eternity, 533 of a child, 420-423,476 of Christ, 52—57 23b! of a brother, 413 of a minister, 409 — 412 of a saint, 4 J 5, 416, 494 of the sinner, 436,537 of a sister, 414 of a young person, 418, 419 preparation for ; 145 53. 252 324 ISDEX OF SUBJECTS. 43? Declension lamented, ■2-20, 221 Decrees of God, 12 Desiring to depart, 302 Devotion, private, 199, 218,219,287,208,485 E Early piety, advanta- ges of, 460 mercies of, inestima-. ble, 22 presence of light in darkness, 541 presence of, worth dy- ing for, 539 refuge in, 118 trust in, 347 Good news to sinners, sovereign, 431 sufficient, 331 , 354 Gratitude, 21 Grace, 417 Election, 332| 461 Eternity, 445. 446.Gospel, spread of, desir- time and, 336^ ed and prayed for, Evening, 372—375, 509| 235, 236, 244—248 Evening twilight, 218!Grace, salvation by, 71, ' Sabbath, 383, 384 332, 333 Saturday, 376 Examination, self, 101. 104 Exultation, 489 F Fall of man, Fast, public, Fellowship, Fortitude, holy, Fountain opened, 239 Funeral, (See Death.) G Garden of Gethsema- ne, 51 God, being and perfec- tions of, 1—8,10—19 510, 511 answer to the sinner's complaint, 186 delight in, 117 is love^ 19 26— 28. Hardness of heart la- 227,228J mented, 197, 198 312Harvest, 503 82'Heart, contrite, 103 70. Meaven, 440—444,512, 513 confidence of, 12 1 hope of, 112 longing for, 119, 122— 124, 126, 128, 130 prospect of, 132, 133, 242 Hell, 436—439 the sinner's own place, 495 Herein is love, 191 Holy city, 438 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 99 112 242 471 94 Spirit, invocation to,| 209—211 Hope, fixed in God, 349 Hope in despair, of heaven, rejoicing in, Humility, I Immanuel, Inconstancy lamented 106 Increase of the Church, 535 Indwelling sin, 113, 114, Intercession of Christ;, 61 Inviting, 159—177,261 —264,335,336 Invocation of the Holy Spirit, 209—211 J Jesus, 97 pilgrim's friend, 513 reigns, 534 Joy, heavenly, on earth 540 in sorrow, 350, 362 Jubilee, 63, 232, 505 Judgment f'ay, 428 — 435,504, 528 K Kf.cron. 276 Kingdom of Christ, 535 Lamb of God, 37, 508 Lamentation, lost sin- ners, 439 Law and Gospel, 27 Life the accepted time, 158, 159, 162, 163 hid will} Christ, 301 Light in darkness, 344 Living to Christ, 127 Longing after God, 329 for glory, 119, 122 — 124, 126, 128, 130 to he with Christ, 125 Look again, 483 Loss of friends, 424, 475 Love to Christ, 101, 102, 105 wondrous, 469 . M Marriage, 396, 397 Members, new admis- sion of, 267—269 Mercy implored, 179, 180 ■ercy-seat, 465,482 VI essiah 64 Minister's complaint, 447 death of a, 409—412 going a journey, 453 and people, mutual wishes of, 451,452 Miracle of grace, 275 love to, 252 Missions, 247 — 251 •Knocking at the door,Monthlv concert 235, 160,161 | 236,244—248' INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 43f Morning, 367—371. 457 Morning Star, 293! Moses, deal h of, 529 N ft A AM AN healed, 334 iN'ew birth, uccessity of. 35, 36 convert humbled, 192, 193 resolution of, 26? New-year, 390—392 O One thing needful, 29? j Ordination of ministers,' 443,450 P Pearl of great price, 291,292 Penitential, 2y. 33. 131 —184, 88,462—464,1 483,434, 486 Perseverance, 115,500- Pilrrim, burden'd, 196 j , 197 fei ;a!e, 502 Pilgrim, happy, 524 ? s farewell, 315.454 song of, 305 — 307 Pleasures unseen, 100 Poor in spirit, 295' Prayer, 201 for'children, 259 — 261 of fie dying christian, 474 for divine assistance, 328 importunate, 2 Prayer, incessant, 200 for J I for past enjoyments, 3 27 of a penitent, for revival, 223 — 2 25 social, 203 for spiritual aid, 206 — 208 for universal holiness, 239, 330 Promises jrreat and pre- cious, ?6 Prosperity and adversi- ty, 472 R Race, christian, run- ning the, 532 Record on high, 300 Redeemer livcth, 354 praise to, 88 Redeeming love, 36 Regeneration, 35,36 Rejoicing, 304 Religion, 151, 152 Request, humble, 237 233 Resignation, 355 — 353, 362 Resolution, noblest, 27 I pious, 337 young convert's, 267 Resolve, successful, 173- 174 Rest for the weary. :, 1 2 —514, 516, 517, 519, 520 Rest in Heaven, 53? I INDEX OF I reciion 125— 427, Solemn reflection?, 400 477 . —403 of CI 58—G1 Soul, worth of the, 17 I .Revival, prayers forJSpring, 387 imcr, m of Righteousness, 07 Surrender, T Righteous, well with, and wicked, 109 Running the christian race. S TH, 377 — 2?,! evening', Sacramental, 2GJ — C 2G5. rraitor'a doom, Tribulation, after, 270—289 ion, complete, Go eign and free, G7 lay night, 370 ons, 380 [nation, 104 lication, • ed devotion, 361 reflections, 3 dwelling, l l.j, 1 14 40J Time and eteroit] shortness of, swiftness of, To-day, To-morrow, 170, 45V, 111 sweet' 350 : m in CI Twilight, L r ; [EF, Ungodly relatives, con- cern for, 525 Union, 312 Unity of the Church. Sinner, complaint i V ic:> ion of dry bone cured, W .' \r song, the Chris- I arfarc, Christian, 407 , in, 407. Watch and pray, 339, . :, i o Wheat and 1 i suez oj si r.n:< Ts 141 Winter, 386|Youth warned and en- Wonder, 470 treated, 153-157,460 World, renounced, 120J Z 285,293,291 IZaccheus, conversion farewell to, 131 of, 526 vanity of, 15 3 Zion, £ate of, knocking Worship, public, 212— at, 196 215 asking- tlic way to, 306 BOCial, 216,217,496 fountain in, 239 Y Traveller, ftABj'new, 390—392! A TABLE OF TEXTS, Chap. Ver. Hymn. Chap. Ver. Hymn. Genesis. 2 Samuel. 5 24 103 12 22, :3 6 3 146 16 17 ?. • 17 18 259 1 Kings. 19 14. 22—25 14.3 3 5 346 22 14 4G8 18 44 230 24 31 2 Kings. — 56 4 26 353 32 26 2U4 5 1 — 14 334 37 30 421 2 ChronicU »s. 49 10 64 33 11 — 13 364 19 115 Ne hernial . Numbers. 13 31 486 21 4 487 Esther. 33 51—55 113 4 16 173 Deuteronomy. - — 174 32 49 12? Job. — 49, 50 539 1 21 355 33 25 345 7 6 394 — 27 7 4 i 14 2 156 Joshua. 16 19 300 24 15 271 22 491 Ruth. 17 1, 11 ib. 1 16 Judges. 267 19 25 Psalms. 354 8 4,5 497 1 109 1 Samuel. 4 6,7 293 3 18 258 6 181 - — 9 9 118 7 10 3 - 12 2-29 8 : 1-5 02 405 3 66 Hi A TABLE OF TEXTS. Chap Vcr. Hymn. /Chap . Vcr. Hymn. 37 4 117 21 20 77 39 398 23 2G 266 48 14 8J Ecclesiastcs. 61 2 75 9 5 425 03 3 16 - 10 400 65 11 389 - 4—6, 10 158 :.3 £5 98 12 7 410 77 7—10 99 — 1)7 157 85 G 224 Canticles — 10 18 2 5 184 88 159 3 11 62 — 359 5 1 274 — 10—12 426 - 9—16 93 93 8 5 10—16 92 102 23 419 Isaiah. 104 34 383 1 18 165 1 2 2 248 107 23 3 19 352 112 4 344 f 8 3 94 118 24 380i 12 2 348 119 32 327 1 24 18—20 433 97 7 30 33 437 13G— 158 26 32 2 42 133 1 309; 33 14 139 137 5, 6 252 35 2 96 53l| — 10 242 138 5 304 40 12—15 17 139 10 1 — 510 17, 18 22' 41 10 76 20' 45 20 157 141 o 374 1 49 22 245 147 3 522. 52 10 235 Proverbs. ! 55 1 176 4 7 — 12, 13 238 6 6 149 57 15 445 l\ 30 449 — — A TABLE OF TEXTS. 445 !ba p. Ver. Hymn Chap Ver. Hymn. 57 18 31 2 9 64 53 7 16 Zechariah . Jeremiah 12 10 86 6 16 79 13 1 239 8 22 34 Matthew. 10 10 446 2 1,2 299 E8 16 391 5 3 10 13 21.5 6 6 219 M 3 33 2 - 7, 8 212 12 f5 7 13, 14 134 18—20 167 11 28 166 10 5 306 — — 175 Ezekiel. — — 52i ; 6 26—37 197 13 39 3r.8 17 3 28 — 46 291 Daniel. — — 292 5 27 2T 22 4 172 9 26 64 — 42 91 Joel. 24 35 511 1 14 227 — 44 145 Amos. 26 41 339 4 12 140 — — 341 7 2 223 — — 518 Jonah. M ark. 2 4 483 7 37 241 o 9 67 r» 34 285 3 9 - 30 171 Micah. - — 294 4 1—3 251 - 33 CO 6 6—8 32 9 43, 44 437 - 33 10 14 257 7 7 205 — 48 479 Habakkuk. 16 15 3 17, 18 347 Lnke. Ilag^ai. 1 78 506 I 3 255 9 14 44 416 A TABLE OF TEXTS. Chap. Vcr. Hymn. Chap. Ver. H I'rnn, 2 8—14 45 19 30 54 7 34 72 — — 68 - 36-50 463 — 37 36 9 23 285 21 16 101 10 42 297 — — 102 12 32 242 — 105 13 23 135 Acts. — 28 429 1 25 495 L4 22 262 5 31 90 15 — 264 7 60 415 — 10 234 3 8 233 17 32 338 9 11 201 13 13 179 10 33 253 — 1—7 202 16 30 30 21 15 448 17 30 142 23 28 47o 38 21 323 — 42 40 20 32 318 24 34 59 Romans. John. 1 16 31 1 1,3,14 50 7 9 478 — 29 37 9 o i 525 — 40 336 1 Corinthians. 3 3 35 4 7 332 - 7 36 7 29 399 4 42 89 11 26 281 r > 2—9 189 13 13 265 1 53—56 272 16 13 82 - 55 273 o Corinthians. 6 37 335 4 13 100 - 67, 68 343 5 17 468 7 37 164 6 2 163 9 4 148 - 10 350 - 25 4i 12 9 331 12 21 5