Hnl FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WvWoa SCl*> Sectfoo SO.?A Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Calvin College http://www.archive.org/details/manualofworshipfOOgira A MANUAL OF 1 o R I II I CHAPEL Girard College. PHILADELPHIA : Press of Allen, Lane & Scott, 1211-1213 Clover Street. 1003. TABLE OF CONTEXTS PAGE. First Sunday, Morning 5 \l i i rnoon 1(> Second Sunday, Morning 15 Afternoon 20 Third Sunday, Morning 25 Afternoon 30 Fourth Sundai . Morning 35 Afternoon 40 Fifth Sunday, Morning 45 Afternoon 50 Burial Service 55 ( >(( Irion w. Prayers 63 New Year's Day, For 63 Lincoln's Birthday 64 Washington's Birthday 66 1 . U3TEB Day 68 Founder's Day 69 Memorial Day 70 ( rRADUATTON Day 72 1 -'< HKTH of July 74 Thanksgiving Day 75 Christmas Day 77 Last Day of the Year 78 For Pupils Recently Admitted 80 For a Sick Pupil 81 After Announcing the Death of a Pupil 82 Ascriptions of Praise 84 Scripture Readings 86 Bymnb 200 Chants ind Anthems 403 Hymns and Songs oi < Ihristm \s-tide 413 Hymns and Songs of Home and Country 428 Index to First Links 457 A MANUAL OK WORSHIP. FIRST SUNDAY. MORNING SERVICE. i hi: DOXOLOGY. (Standing.) The Leader: — f\H that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanks- giving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm cvii. Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed heads.) A l.i;\ [( Eg. i Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed beads.) f\ LORD, merciful and gracious, who didsl com- mand light to shine oul of darkness, who hast given us rest in Bleep, and hast raised us up to glorify thee and to declare thy goodness; we i thee, of thy great mercy to accept us who now worship before thee, and grant us our re- quests for all the things we need. Grant us grace to deny ourselves; to hear one another's burdens; to be helpers of one another's joys; to be slow to anger; to fight manfully against all evil and un- righteousness: to redeem the time, and to walk always as in thy presence. Grant us spiritual wisdom, that we may discern what is pleasing to thee, and follow what belongs to our peace; and let the knowledge and love of thee, our Lord, be our guide and portion all our days. Sanctify us in body, soul, and spirit, and preserve us blame- less unto the end of life. Keep us from murmuring and impatient thoughts, and from all harsh words and deeds, that we may be kind to those around us. tender- hearted and gentle, slow to take offense, ready to forgive, and cheerful under di sap] (ointment and trial. Preserve us from all selfish and unjust eon- duct, from unruly and unworthy ways, and make us generous and true, pure and lion est. in all 8 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. things. May we strive each hour of the day to do what is pleasing in thy sight; so shall we re- joice in thy fear and love. Kememher in thy mercy the President of the United States, all judges and magistrates, and all who are in authority; enlighten and guide them; and so dispose the affairs of this nation that right- eousness and truth, peace and contentment, may everywhere prevail. Bless this College, all the teachers and instruct- ors, and all who have care and authority over us; and all our kindred and friends, giving them wisdom and grace for the discharge of their duties. God of all comfort, we commend to thy mercy all whom thou art pleased to visit with any trials; the nations who are afflicted with famine, pesti- lence, or war; all who suffer persecution; all who are in danger by sea or land; and all who are op- pressed with poverty, sickness, or any distress of body, or sorrow of mind. We pray particularly for the sick and afflicted, and for any such known to ourselves whom we name in our hearts before thee. May it please thee to show them thy fatherly kindness, and to deliver them out of all their troubles. Above all, grant them the consolations which they need; dispose them to patience and resignation, and make their afflictions promote the salvation of their souls. SUNDAY SERVICES. 9 Hear us, and answer us in these our prayers; and to thy name be the praise and glory for ever. Amen. HYMN. (Standing.) ADDRESS. Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed heads.) ~M~ OST gracious God, in whom alone dwelleth all fullness of light and wisdom, illuminate our minds, we beseech thee, that we may under- stand thy truth. Give us grace to receive it with reverence and humility. Grant that it may lead us to put our whole trust in thee alone, and so faithfully to serve thee, that by our life and ex- ample we may edify others, and glorify thy holy name. For Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. 10 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FIRST SUNDAY. AFTERNOON SERVICE. THE DOXOLOGY. (Standing.) The Leader: — f\ GIVE thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him; talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name; let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face evermore. Psalm cv. Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed heads.) A LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast promised that in all places where thou dost record thy name thou wilt meet thy servants and bless them, fulfill to ns now thy promise, and make us joyful in this place of prayer. Solemnize and purify our minds; raise our hearts to thee; endow us with wisdom and under- standing; may we know, believe, and love thy truth; and let the words of our mouth and the SI \1>\\ >I.K\ [CES. 11 meditation of our heart be acceptable in thy sight, Lord, our strength and our Redeemer. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will he done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our tres- passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. RESPONSIVE READING. (Standing.) SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. (Standing.) Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed heads.) A LORD, our God, who art the Life of all. the Help of those that flee unto thee, the Hope of those who cry unto thee; cleanse us from our sins, secret and open, and from every thought dis- pleasing to thy goodness; cleanse our hearts and eon sciences, that with a pure heart and with a perfect love and calm hope, we may venture con- 12 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. fklently and fearlessly to pray unto thee, for thou art able to do all things. We thank thee for the instructions of thy truth, for the rest of this day, for the ordinances of thy worship, and for all our privileges and means of grace; above all, for thy promise to bless us, that we may be redeemed from the service of sin, and abound in love to thee and toward one another. Grant us grace to praise thee, as with our lips, so also with our lives. Teach us to find in the com- monest work of our daily lives opportunity to serve thee, and a divine call to be children of the Highest. Help us to be thy servants in the midst of earthly cares and temptations, in the duties of school life, in all our relations to others, in prosperity and adversity, in life and death. Teach us to be kind even to the evil and unthankful; to be good without hope of reward. Help us to be temperate in all things, and to be cheerful, pa- tient; and resigned in trials. Thou who art the Life, teach us to live like thy Son, to follow his example of righteousness and love, and to cherish within us the same spirit and mind that were in him. God, the Father of our spirits, from whom no speech nor language estrangeth, dwell and move in the thoughts of all mankind; more and more breathe the spirit of truth and piety into the hearts of all people; and by the working of STJNDA1 SERVICES. 13 thy righteousness be thou the unity, peace, and concord of all nations. Shine upon the darkness of our minds; take from us self-delusion and vain fears: make us steadfast in the path thou clearly showest. and trustful where thou leadest. Lift up the weak- hearted, lost they fall: and strengthen the waver- ing for victory over temptation. Finally, we render thee thanks for all ordi- nary mercies, which we enjoy from day to day. Keep us this day and all the days of our life in the paths of peace and righteousness, and grant us at last to come into thy heavenly kingdom and to serve thee there in perfect knowledge for ever and ever. And to thee he all glory, as it was in the he- ginning, is now, and ever shall he, world without end. Amen. HYMN. (Standing.) ADDRESS. Let us pray. (Sitting, with bowed heads.) A LMIGHTY God, we humbly beseech thee to accept these services which we have offered tbee. Bless to this congregation the Scriptures 14 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. which we have read; receive the songs of praise which we have sung; hear and answer the prayers which have been ottered in these sacred words, and the prayers which have been in our hearts even if not uttered; and impress upon our hearts and minds what has been said, that it may bring forth the fruits of righteousness, to the honor of thy name; for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. -i \n.u SER\ ECES. 15 SECOND SUNDAY. MORNING SERVICE. THE DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — f\ PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations; praise him all ye people! For his merciful kindness is great toward us; and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.' give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalms cxvii, cxviii. Let us pray. f\ GOD, whom heaven and the heaven of heav- ens cannot contain, but who dwellest with humble and contrite hearts, look in mercy upon us who are here assembled, according to thine ordinance, to offer up our sacrifices of prayer and praise. Grant us thy grace to guide our devotions, that we may be accepted in thy sight, and may obtain 16 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. our petitions. We thank thee, God, our heav- enly Father, for the message of grace and mercy that thou hast sent us. Dispose and enable us, we pray thee, to receive it in faith and love, and to walk worthy of our high calling; not turning the grace of God into false liberty, but bringing forth continually the fruits of holy obedience, to the praise of thy name. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. Let us pray. A LOED GOD, we humbly beseech thee to di- rect our thoughts and prayers this day. Purify our hearts from every evil and false im- agination, and may no vain and worldly desires have their abode in us. Keep us from all wan- dering looks and ways; from an undevout mind and a careless spirit. Let thy love enter into our SUNDAY SERVICES. 17 souls, that we may worship thee with reverence and holy fear, with fervor and delight. God, thou seest us: hclj as to look up unto thee; send forth thy spirit of light and truth, and make us joyful in this house of prayer. God, who has! sel apart this day for thy serv- ice, mercifully accept the prayers and praises of thy people, which are offered unto thee this day throughout the world. Let all who seek thee be taught by thee; and open the eyes of those who know thee not, that they may he turned from sin and be guided into the way of peace. Blessed be thy name. God, for keeping us last night from sorrow and death. The outgoings of the morning and evening shall praise thee, and thy servants shall rejoice in giving thee thanks. Let thy providence and care watch over us this day and all our lives, that we may not sin against thee by idleness or folly, by evil company or se- cret sins, by word or deed, by thought or desire. Let the services of this day leave no sorrow nor the remembrance of an evil conscience at night, but let them be holy and profitable and blessed. Thou hast brought us into this world to serve thee, and to live according to thy laws; but we. by our sins, have provoked thee, and have planted thorns and sorrows about us. Our life is but a span, the days of our pilgrimage are few. God, look upon us in mercy and pity. Lead its through 18 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. this world iu safety, peace, and holiness. Grant that we may not be called hence with any duty undone, or surprised in an act of sin. Let not our death be violent or untimely, but after the ordinary visitation of men. Preserve our reason and our religion, our faith and our hope, perfect unto the end. Grant that when the days of our short lives are done, and the shadows of evening- have come, we may die the death of the right- eous, in thy fear and favor, and rest in a holy hope; and at last arise to the joys of a blessed resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMN. ADDRESS. Let us pray. C\ GOD, our heavenly Father, again we thank thee for thy holy word. Make it more and more plain to us, and help us to love it more. And if the tilings which have now been said are in accord with thy teachings, impress them on our hearts. Forgive, we pray thee, the imperfections of our service, and graciously accept us in our worship. SUNDAY SERVICES. 19 Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common suppli- cations unto thee, and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy name, thou wilt grant their requests; fulfill now, Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. 20 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. SECOND SUNDAY. AFTERNOON SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — f\ SING unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised. Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts. worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Psalm xcvi. Let us pray. f\ THOU that dwellest in the heavens, we lift up our souls unto thee. In all humility and reverence we acknowledge thine incomprehensible greatness and majesty. For there is none like unto thee; neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, and shall glorify thy name; for thou art great, and doest wondrous things; thou art God alone. SUNDAY SERVICES. 21 Draw near to those who are withheld from worshipping thee with thy people, and make them glad with the light of thy countenance. Have pity on those who neglect or forsake thine ordi- nances; help them yet to seek thee while thou art to be found, and to call upon thee while thou art near. Send the light of thy truth into every land, and pour out thy Spirit everywhere, that thy righteousness may he shown in the sight of all men, and that the whole earth may he filled with thy glory. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN'. Let us pray. "DOW down thine ear, God, and hear thy chil- dren's prayer. Thou hast made us for thy- self; and until we come to thee, how can we find rest? thou, who didst command the light to shine out of darkness, shine in our hearts, to 22 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God. Thou art the Life and Love of all thy creatures, and the Light of the world; so that whosoever helieveth in thee may not live in dark- ness, but may have the light of life. Thou hast given us all things — life and health and daily bread, and friends and helpers; blessings that come with every morning, and that return with every evening. Thou hast assured us of eternal life and forgiveness for all our sins. Thou hast given us the Holy Spirit, the holy gospel, thy holy day. Thou hast come to us, restoring our sinful, self-ruined nature, making manifest that thou art our Father, and that we are thy children none the less even though we be wayward chil- dren. Accept our adoration and love and praise: our hymns of worship; our hearts of faith; the surrender of ourselves, body, soul, and spirit, to be thine. We can bring to thee no offering that is worthy of thee; none that can fully or fairly testify our sense of thy mercy; none that can be worthy thine unspeakable love. But as to the ear of love on earth the broken utterance of its little children is sweet, and the rude writing of its little children is fair and full of meaning, so let our humble thanksgiving and worship be to thee; so let our prayers come up before thee. Give ns a ready ear to thy truth, a willing, docile heart wherewith to receive it. and the mind that was in SUNDAY SER VICES. 2-\ Jesus Christ. Lovingly subdue our wills to thine. Lncrease our faith in thee. Keep our lives shel- tered in thine. Guide as by thy heavenly counsel. Defend us from all evil. Give us power to over- come temptation. Teach us how to pass through the things seen and temporal, so as not to lose the things unseen and eternal. Almighty God, who art the only source of right- eousness and faith, we beseech thee that thy Holy Spirit, the spirit of wisdom and knowledge, may be bestowed upon the officers and teachers of this school and upon all who learn within its walls; that here light may ever grow brighter and stronger, and that knowledge may never cease, until it rises to the knowledge of him, whom to know is life everlasting. Amen. HYMN- ADDRESS. Let us pray. f\ GOD, suffer not the good seed which has been sown in our hearts to be caught away by the wicked one. nor to be scorched by tribula- tion or persecution, nor to be choked with cares or pleasures of this life: but being received into good 2-1 A MANUAL OF WOKSHlP. and honest hearts, may it bring forth in us abun- dantly the fruits of faith and obedience. Thine, Lord, is the day, and thine is the night. Cover our sins with thy mercy as thou dost cover the earth with darkness; and grant that the sun of righteousness may ever shine in our hearts, to dispel the darkness of evil thoughts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. MX DAY SERVICES. 25 THIRD SUNDAY. MORNING SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — 1VTAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands; sing forth the honor of his name; make his praise glorious. All the earth shall worship thee; they shall sing to thy name. bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard, "Who holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. Psalm Ixvi. Lei us pray. f\ GOD, Light of the hearts that seek thee, and Life of the souls that love thee, and Strength of the thoughts that seek thee; from whom to be turned away is to fall; to whom to be turned is to rise, and in whom to abide is to stand fast for- ever; grant us now thy grace and blessing, as we are here assembled to offer up our common sup- plications; and though we are unworthy to ap- proach thee, or to ask anything of thee at all, be 26 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. pleased to hear and answer us, for the sake <>! Jesus Christ our Lord. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. Let us pray. f\ THOU, by whose mercy we have been spared through the week that is past, thy children draw nigh to worship thee on this day which thou hast set apart for the good of man and for thy service: assist us to rejoice in it and be glad. Teach us to reverence holy things and holy places and holy names; and above all to love, honor, and adore thee, the Holy One. Blessed and merciful Lord, from whom the darkness cannot hide, to whom the light cannot reveal, for to thee all things are naked and open, SUNDAY SERVICES. 21 ue coJne t<> thee to acknowledge and confess the evil of our lives, our cold hearts, our unprofitable service. We will arise and go unto thee, our bather, and will say unto thee: Father, we have si lined, and are no more worthy to be called thy children. We bless thee for the love and pity which assure us that we cannot come to thee in vain. O thou who knowest us better than we know ourselves, to whom are known the guilty thoughts and deeds that we keep from the knowl- edge of others, who hast marked and known all our unthankfulness for thy mercies, our slothful- ness in duty, our selfishness in enjoyment, our impatience in trouble, our vanity and blindness and ignorance and unbelief, we bless thee that thou dost permit us to call upon thee and ac- knowledge our sin, having this faith toward thee, that, if we confess our sins, thou art faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We are thy children and thou art our Father, and these, our sins, hide from us the light of thy countenance; we are thy servants, and they hinder us from doing thy work: we are members one of another, and they make us the enemies of one another. By them we offend thee, by them we injure our souls and the souls of others. Be merciful to us, and from these and all our sins deliver us. Forgive our neglect of thy mercies. 28 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. the hardness of our hearts to thy goodness, and the forgetfulness of thy chastisements. May thy love, shining so brightly upon us from every blessing we enjoy, inspire our hearts with unceasing love to thee. May we honor thee by the uprightness and integrity of our conduct, by the unselfishness and generosity of our spirit, by our endeavor in all things to obey the law of Christ. God of all comfort, we commend to thy mercy all who suffer any sorrow, all people afflicted with famine or pestilence or war, all who suffer perse- cution for the sake of the truth, all who are in danger by sea or by land, and all persons op- pressed with poverty, sickness, or any other dis- tress of body or mind. God, our Father, regard with thy favor this waiting company. Accept our worship notwith- standing its imperfections, and grant that hence- forth, putting all our trust in thee, we may walk in newness of life, and so be prepared for that blessed life in heaven which thou hast promised to thy children. And to thy name be the praise and the glory for ever. Amen. HYMN. ADDRESS. SUNDAY SERVICES. 29 Let us pray. f\ GOD, from whom all good things do come, who causes! thy sun to rise upon us. and sendest rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, be pleased to give us, day by day. what we require. Grant to each of us the strength he needs to ac- complish his tasks: bless to us the studies of the schools and our work in the shops, and give us grace to serve thee in health and in sickness. Sanc- tify our joys and our trials, and enable us to seek first thy kingdom and righteousness, and to be- lieve that thou wilt add to us all else that is good; for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. 30 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. THIRD SUNDAY. AFTERNOON SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — C\ OD be merciful unto us and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us; That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, God; let all the people praise thee! let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and gov- ern the nations upon earth. Then shall the earth yield her increase, and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Psalm Ixvii. Let us pray. A LMIGHTY God, from whom every good prayer cometh, and who poureth out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and supplication, deliver us, when we draw nigh to thee, from cold- SUNDAY SERVICES. 31 ness of heart and wanderings of mind; that, with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections, we may worship thee in spirit and in truth. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE HEADING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. Let us pray. f\ THOU eternal One! before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth, even from everlasting to ever- lasting thou art God. Thou dwellest- in the full- ness of the praises of heaven. The unconstrained hearts of those whom thou dost bless, bless thee again. Thou dost make all thy creatures happy, and art thyself receiving the testimonies of their joy. We have such help of thee and such hope through Jesus Christ: we have so glorious a home toward which we are going, that though there be peril and pain and trial by the way, yet are we glad for the journey and anticipate that dav, 32 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. when we shall look back upon all the perils of this life, as men look upon retreating storms spanned with the bow of God. Lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance, for we are often in darkness. Send us thy mer- cies, for we are ever in need. Love us, not be- cause we are able to recompense thee, but because thou, in the riches of thy loving-kindness, know est how to love even the unworthy and the un- lovely. May we accept each day as a day appointed of thee; and may we seek in all our affairs how to approve ourselves before thee, our great teacher. May each day educate us in truth, in justice, in honor, in love, in fidelity, in patience, in meek- ness, in all things that are good. May there be no day in which we are not victorious over some temptation, over some evil; no day in which we are not heroic in some endurance or achievement; no day in which we are not imitators of thy divine example. We pray that thou wilt bless not only ourselves, but all whom our hearts remember. Be pleased to make our very thoughts the ministers of thy mercy. May those whom we love find their hearts flowing already with joy and gladness, as if some angel sent by our prayer ministered unto them. Be pleased to establish the things that are right and destroy the things that are wrong. SUNDAY SERVICES. 33 Breathe into all people a hear! of integrity and a sense of divine justice. Lord God, fulfill thy purposes and redeem the whole earth unto thy- self; and hasten the coming of that glorious day of prediction, when all men shall dwell together in peace and love. And thine shall he the praise evermore. Amen. HYMX ADDBESS. Let us pray. A GOD, who didst teach the hearts of thy faith- ful people by sending to them the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us a right understanding of thy truth. Visit, we pray thee, this congregation with thy love and favor: enlighten our minds more and more with the light of the gospel; graft in our hearts a love of truth, and increase in us true religion. Lord, we commit to thy keeping and protec- tion, now, henceforth, and for ever, our kindred and friends, our souls and bodies, our minds and thoughts, our life and death, any persons who 34 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. may have asked us to pray for them, and any for whom we ought ourselves specially to pray. God the Father, preserve and keep us; assist and strengthen us, defend and aid us. Let thy merci- ful kindness he upon us, even as we do put our trust in thee; for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. SUNDAY SERVICES. 35 FOURTH SUNDAY. MORNING SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. Tlie Leader: — OEKVE the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm c. Let us pray. f\ GOD, who hast commanded us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, be mer- ciful to us, we beseech thee, and make us joyful in this house of instruction and prayer. Grant us thy grace, without which we cannot worship thee acceptably. Deliver us from unbe- lief and hardness of heart, from hypocrisy and love of the world, from the dominion of the flesh. 36 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. and from the power of darkness; and endow us with faith, hope, and charity, that we may worship thee in spirit and in truth. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. Let us pray. TI7 E adore thee, thou who art lifted up above all the earth and above the heavens, in- finite in power, in wisdom, in goodness, beyond all our experience or knowledge. We rejoice that thou art perfect, though we know not what the fullness of that word means. Grant unto us, we pray thee, yet higher conceptions of what is thy being and the riches of thy nature. We would thank thee for all the blessings that crown our days and make life happy and joyful to us. Life, time, reason, the happiness of our home, SUNDAY SERVICES. 37 protection from danger, deliverance from the power of temptation, and all the daily supplies of temporal and spiritual mercies have come to us from thee. Thou hast opened thine hand and satisfied our desires — yea, thou hast abundantly exceeded all we could have asked or thought. Lord, help us to praise thee! Preserve us from insensibility, from hardness of heart, from receiv- ing thy mercies as common things. "We have not rendered unto thee the gratitude which thy goodness should inspire in our hearts, nor the faithful service which thou dost right- fully claim from each one of us. AVe have gone astray from thy paths and have walked in our own ways. We have known how to do that which is good, but we have often done evil. Help us to repent and to be sorry for our sins, especially for any which are now the burden of our heart and conscience. Take from us all impurity of thought or desire; all envy, pride, and hypocrisy; all false- hood and deceit; all covetousness, vainglory, and indolence; all malice and anger, and everything that is contrary to thy will. Save us from in- gratitude toward thee, from an evil use of thy fatherly gifts, from mistrust of thy divine provi- dence, from impatience and despondency, from immoderate care for temporal things, and from neglect of those things which are eternal. Ee- member us in thy mercy; and though we have not 38 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. shown the love and duty of children, yet look on us with the compassion of a father. Teach us what thou wouldst have us to do; and uphold us by thy mighty power, that every work of ours may begin always from thee, and by thee be happily ended. Shed abroad thy love in our hearts, that we may love thee above all things, and our neighbor as ourselves. Give thy law to this nation, thou Creator of the ends of the earth, who appointest to the nations their place, and deeply plant its liberty and sanctity in the hearts of all among us; and let its fruits be seen in the wisdom and uprightness of our magistrates and legislators; in the high gifts and godly devoted- uess of our teachers of truth and righteousness; and in the honest industry, sobriety, and mutual respect of all our people. Sanctify the ties that bind us to friends and kindred, and so fill us with love and gentleness to others, that we may help them and please thee. Let our prayer come before thee with accept- ance according to thy great mercy and love. Amen. HYMN. ADDRESS. SUNDAT? SERVICES. 39 Let us pray. f\ GOD, who didst speak in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, and hast in these lasl days spoken to us by thy Son, give us, we pray thee, humble, teachable, and obedient hearts, that we may receive what he hath revealed, and do always what he hath commanded. And as man liveth not by bread alone, but by every word of God, grant that we may ever hunger after this heavenly food, that it may be to us more to be desired than gold, and that we may find in it daily provision on our way to eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMX. ASCRIPTIOX. 40 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FOURTH SUNDAY. AFTERNOON SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — C\ RE AT is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; and thy dominion endureth throughout all genera- tions. The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm cxlv Let us pray. A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hast permitted us again to assemble in this house of instruction, prayer, and praise, give us grace, we humbly beseech thee, to draw near to thee in purity and sincerity of heart, and to offer thee the sacrifices of prayer and praise with sin- SUNDAY SERVICES. 41 cere devotion: and may it please thee to make thy- self known to us, and to satisfy us with thy mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPONSIVE READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN Let us pray. A LMIGHTY Father, unto whom all souls be- long, we come as thy children to worship thee and give thee thanks. We know not what a day may bring forth; we only know that the hour for serving thee is always present and that now is the accepted time. Encourage within us. we beseech thee, every good resolve, and strengthen us to do the right. Help us to render unto thee a loving service with a willing mind. May we rejoice to do what thou wouldst have us do. and may it be done heartily as unto the Lord. Let thv loving kindness lead us forth into the paths 42 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. of righteousness and do thou keep our feet in the way of peace. thou fountain of light and knowledge and truth, bless, we beseech thee, all schools, uni- versities, and places of learning, especially the school to which we belong; and grant that the light of thy truth may shine with growing bright- ness on all teachers and students, and upon all men, so that wisdom and knowledge may be the stability of our times. God, who dost appoint to every man his work, prosper, we pray thee, the efforts of all who serve thee in science, art, and letters, and of all those who seek to make the lives of thy children brighter and happier. And in whatever occupa- tion thy people serve thee faithfully, grant them to know that their labor is not in vain in the Lord. O thou, who art the Kuler of all, we pray thee to regard with thy favor all rulers everywhere. Bless thy servant, the President of the United States, and all judges and magistrates. Grant to them wisdom and faith, guide their counsels, pros- per their government. Bless the army and navy; may it please thee to support them in all duties, and to grant them defence and deliverance in all perils. Vfe remember before thee, Lord, all those who care for the sick, for young children, for the SUNDAY SERVICES. 43 aged and infirm. We beseech thee to visit them with thy comfort and aid, and to reward them for their work of patience and labor of love. We remember before thee with grateful hearts thy faithful servants who have departed this life in thy love and fear. We praise and thank thee for all who have been to us as apostles and teach- ers, for those who have guided and defended us, for those who have loved us and have done us good. We praise thee for thy gifts bestowed upon them and for the rest into which they have en- tered, whereunto we pray that we also may in due time attain. So direct our paths and inspire onr lives that we may all at last inherit that kingdom, which thou hast prepared for them that love thee. Amen. HYMX. ADDRESS. Let us pray. f\ GOD, who hast appointed the day for labor and the night for rest, grant, we beseech thee, that we may so rest in peace and quietness during the coming night, that to-morrow we may 44 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. be able to resume our appoiuted studies and du- ties. Take us into thy holy keeping, so that no evil may befall us nor any plague come nigh our dwelling. Be pleased, heavenly Father, to cover our sins with thy mercy, as thou dost cover the earth with the darkness of night; and grant that as our bodies are refreshed by quiet sleep, so also our souls may rest in the sense of thy forgive- ness and mercy, which we ask for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. Si NDA1 -i:i:\ [CES. L5 FIFTH SUNDAY. MORNING SERVICE. DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — rpilE Lord is in his holy Temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. God is a spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us pray. f\ GOD, the Giver of all Good, and the Fountain of all mercies, in whom are the springs of our life; all glory, thanks, and praise be unto thee for thine overflowing goodness; for thy faith- fulness, which is from one generation to another; for thy mercies, which are new every morning, fresh every moment, and more than we can num- ber; for seed time and harvest, and summer and 46 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. winter, and nights and days throughout the year; for food and clothing and shelter; for health and reason; for childhood and youth and manhood; for thy fatherly hand ever upon us; for friends and kindred, and kind benefactors; for home and country. Lord, there is nothing for which we may not bless and thank thee; therefore we do call upon thy name, humbly beseeching thee to accept our service for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who taught us to pray, Our Father who art in heaven, &c. RESPOXSIVR READING. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. SCRIPTURE LESSON. HYMN. Let us pray. A LORD, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the be^mnina- of this day, defend us in the SUNDAY SERVICES. 47 game by thy almighty power: and grant that we fall into no sin, but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always what is righteous in thy sight. May we be in the fear of the Lord all the day, and may the remembrance of thy presence be our strength. Almighty and most merciful Father, who call- est us to forsake every evil way and to return unto thee that thou mayest have mercy upon us, we humbly acknowledge before thee our many sins and shortcomings. We have grievously sinned against thee in thought and word and deed. We have broken thy holy commandments and have departed from thy ways. We have been unthank- ful for thy mercies and unmindful of thy fatherly goodness. We have not obeyed thy voice within our hearts, warning us against sin and urging us with sweet persuasion to follow after righteous- ness. We have not fulfilled the law of Christ, that we should bear one another^ burdens. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves: we have not done unto others as we would that they should do to us. Lord, we pray thee to put thy spirit into all our hearts, that being made pure and holy in our secret thoughts, we may not fail to perform all that is good and acceptable in thy sight. Let not our ears be quick to evil sound, but be open to the instruction of thy oracles. Let our speech be out of the abundance of a good 48 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. heart, far from anger and railing, holy and rev- erent. And in all our actions may we be loyal to right and duty. God, we pray for all people everywhere, for the poor and the needy, for the sick and the suf- fering. Have mercy on those who are tempted or in darkness, and impart unto them strength, courage, and hope. And we commend unto thee those who are about to depart this life, beseeching thee to grant unto them the spirit of tranquillity and trustfulness. We pray thee for all who help us in the things of this life; for all tillers of the ground, for keepers of sheep and oxen, for all those by whose labors we are supplied with food; for those who search for thy treasures in the earth; for those who labor to make them fit for the use of man. We pray for the manufacturers and handicraftsmen who are skilled in all manner of workmanship. We pray for the merchants who bring thy gifts from foreign lands, for the men who go down to the sea in ships, and do business in great waters. We pray for all who trade in the shop or in the market, for all who serve at the counter or in the office; for those who bring within our reach what we need for life, or com- fort, or enjoyment; and we pray for all who labor with the hands, for all who guide and govern their labors, that men may deal fairly with each other in all things. Hear and answer us in these SUNDAY SERVICES. 4U our prayers, and thine be the glory for ever. Amen. HYMN. ADDRESS. Let ns pray. r ET thy truth come unto us, not in word only, but in power. Enable us to carry into the duties of every day the lessons we learn here in thy house. Consecrate us to thy service, God. May we abide in him who is our life and our peace; that, abounding in the work of faith, and the labor of love, and the patience of hope, we may finally be made partakers of the inheritance of thy heavenly kingdom. And to thy name be the praise and the glory for ever. Amen. HYMX. ASCRIPTION", 50 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FIFTH SUNDAY. AFTERNOON SERVICE. THE DOXOLOGY. The Leader: — TT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, Most High; To show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. Thy testimonies are very sure; holiness be- cometh thine house, Lord, for ever. magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalms xxxiv., xcii., xciii. Let us pray. A GOD, our heavenly Father, let thy blessing be upon us, as we come togther to worship thee. Enlighten our minds and purify our hearts, that we may be able to comprehend and receive as we ought the things which thou dost reveal to us. May we not only hear thy word, but do it; so that living in accordance with its divine SUNDAY SERVICES. 51 teachings all the time of our life in this world we may come finally to the life eternal. Our Father who art in heaven, lV'c. RESPONSIVE HEADING. SCRIPTURE LESSOX. HYMN. Let us pray. f\ THOU holy and everlasting Father, who tnrnest away none that seek thee, dispose us to bring to thee at this hour the homage of de- vout and lowly hearts. Give us grace to seek first thy kingdom and righteousness, and do thou add to us all that is needful for the body and for this present life. May we desire thee more than all thy gifts, that so desiring we may seek thee, and find in thee our true joy. Quench in us. thou Lord of our life, all wrong desires, and pre- serve us from vanity and inconstancy, from fool- ish thoughts and evil affections. Deliver us from selfishness and pride, from sloth and idleness, from narrowness of mind and hardness of heart. 52 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Cleanse our hearts from anger, malice, and envy, from covetousness and greed, and from all lusts that war against the soul. Fill our hearts with thy grace, make us kind, long suffering, and gentle; give us grace to deny ourselves, and to submit to thy holy will, and cheerfully to serve others as we have opportunity. May we at all times be lovers of truth and peace, and servants of right- eousness. In adversity help us to be patient; in prosperity keep us humble; and when we cannot see the way before us, may we yet fear no evil, knowing that thou art with us. Establish us in truth and goodness; that which we know not do thou reveal, that which is lacking to us do thou supply. Let thy grace be sufficient for us, and thy strength be made perfect in our weakness. We pray thee to bless all the rulers and judges of our land, giving them grace, that they bear not the sword in vain, but be a terror to evil- doers, and a praise to them that do well. We pray thee to bless and save our country; deliver us from all our iniquities and make us an example of peace and righteousness unto all nations. In- crease among us the power of true religion, so that we shall be indeed that happy people whose God is the Lord. Father of mercies, we give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and lov- ing-kindness to us and to all men. Impart unto SUNDAY SERVICES. 53 us, we beseech thee, such a sense of all thy bless- ings that our hearts may be unfeignedly thank- ful, and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness. Help us to live true and noble lives, unfolding our nature day by day, growing wiser and better as we change time into life and daily work into exalted char- acter. May we so live that every day we learn some new truth, practice some new virtue, and become more and more conformed to thy like- ness. So may thy kingdom come and thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. HYMN. ADDRESS. Let us pray. f\ GOD, who hast warned us that we should ^ work thy works while it is day, before the night cometh. when no man can work; keep us from sloth and idleness, and from the misuse of our talents. Help us to perform the several du- ties of our state and calling with such care and 54 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. diligence that our work may never be reproved in thy sight; and give us grace to remember that we have a Master in heaven, and to do everything in singleness of heart, as unto thee, and not unto men, that of thee we may receive the reward of the inheritance which thou hast promised. Blessed Lord, who hast given us a new com- mandment, that we should love one another, and has taught us that where envy and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work; give us grace that we may be kindly affectioned one to another. Help us to put away all bitterness and wrath and anger and evil speaking, with all mal- ice; and grant that in honor preferring one an- other, we may walk in love, even as thou, Lord, hast loved us. Amen. HYMN. ASCRIPTION. BURIAL SERVICE. 55 BUKIAL SERVICE. /^U-R help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. All flesh is grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away; but the word of the Lord endureth for ever. Clouds and darkness are round about thee, but justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne; mercy and truth go before thy face. Our flesh and our heart fail; but thou art the strength of our heart, and our portion for ever. Psalm XC. [" ORD, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. A thousand years in thy sight are but as yes- terday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. We spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are threescore years and •ten; and if by reason of strength they be four- score years, yet is their strength labor and sor- row: for it is soon cut off, and we flv away. 50 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the Lord, our God, be upon us; and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Selections. A ND this is the promise that he hath promised ns, even eternal life. I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them, which are asleep, that ye sor- row not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Let not your heart be troubled, said Jesus; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so I BURIAL SERVICE. >U would have told you. 1 go to prepare a place for you. And if 1 go and prepare a place for you, 1 will come again and receive you unto my- self, that where 1 am there ye may be also. Jr>us saith unto her. Thy brother shall rise again. Martha said unto him, 1 know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. .Ions saith to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He that helieveth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and helieveth in me shall never die. He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; for the Lord hath spoken it. And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away. And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying: neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. And there shall be no night there: and they shall need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. Therefore are they before 58 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. I will ransom them from the power of the grave, saith the Lord; I will redeem them from death. death, I will be thy plagues; grave, I will be thy destruction. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father, who will ren- der to every man according to his deeds; to them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; glory, honor, and peace to every one that work- eth good. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you who are kept by the power of God unto salva- tion. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is re- newed day by day. For our light affliction which BURIAL SERVICE. 59 is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Xow is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept. For this cor- ruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is writ- ten, Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is thy sting? Grave, where is thy vic- tory? Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. There- fore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, im- movable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is cot in vain in the Lord. HYMX. Let us pray. "CV\THP]R of mercies and God of all comfort, who dost not afflict willingly the children of men, but lovest those whom thou chastenest, 60 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. draw near, we earnestly beseech thee, with thine own abundant consolations, to us who are sorrow- ing for the dead, so that while we mourn, we may not murmur, or lose our hope and trust; but, re- membering thine unnumbered past and present mercies, thy promises, and all thy love in Christ, may resign ourselves meekly into thy hands, to be taught and disciplined by thee. Thou, Lord, knowest our condition, our sorrows, and the se- crets of our hearts. Pour into our wounded spirits the balm of thy fatherly love and compassion; and grant that, loosened from earthly ties, we may cleave the more closely to thee, who bringest life out of death, and who canst turn our grief into eternal joy. (SPECIAL PRAYERS.) \ Nl) now, merciful God, grant unto us. who are still spared, grace to receive aright the warnings of thy providence, and the lessons taught us by the life and death of our fellows. May every instance of mortality remind us of the evil of sin and the vanity of earthly things, and lead us unto him in whom pardon, peace, and life are to be found, so that we may be delivered from both the power of sin and the fear of death. Eternal God, in whom do rest the spirits of just men made perfect, we bless and praise thy BURIAL SERVICE. 61 holy name for all thy servants, especially for those most dear to us, who have departed this life in thy faith and fear. And we beseech thee to give us grace to follow their good examples, that even here we may be united to them in fellowship of spirit and that finally we may be gathered with them into the bosom of thy love. Comfort us with a sense of thy goodness; lift up thy countenance upon us and give us peace. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all, evermore. Amen. At the Grave. "POKASMUCH as it hath pleased Almighty God, in his wise providence, to take out of this world the soul of our deceased brother, we there- fore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; looking for the general resurrection in the last day, and the life of the world to come, through our Lord Jesus Christ: at whose second coming in glorious majesty, to judge the world, the earth and sea shall give up their dead; and the corruptible bodies of those who sleep in him shall be changed, and made like unto his own glorious body, ac- cording to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself. 62 A MANUAL OF WOKSHIP. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Blessed he the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away. Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be with you, hence- forth and for ever. Amen. OCCASIONAL PKAYEKS. NEW TEAK'S DAY. T\7E thank thee, heavenly Father, for another Xew Years day, for the life which thou art giving us upon the earth, and for all the mer- cies and blessings which crown these years. Give us grace that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom; and as our time is passing away, help us to make the best use of it, so that what- soever our hands find to do, we may do it with our might, and do all to the glory of God. We beseech thee to take care of us in all the coming year. We stand on the threshold to-day, but we know not whether we shall see the end. There may be sadness and sorrow and sickness and suffering in the future. We do not know, nor do we desire to know: but if we have thee with us, all will be well. If our hand is held in thy hand, we shall not fall, we shall not be afraid. It may be that for some of us our last year has this day dawned. Some now here may depart this life before the year shall close. If it be so, do thou prepare us for our Father's house in heaven. 61 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Grant that every change, whether it be of pros- perity or adversity, of life or death, may bring us nearer to thee and to that eternal year of joy and rest which, after the years of this earthly life are past, awaits the faithful in thy presence; where we shall unite with angels and saints, in ascribing blessing and honor, and glory and power unto thee for evermore. Amen. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY. A LMIGHTY God, who in former times didst lead our fathers forth into a wealthy place and set their feet in a large room, give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to us their children, that we may always approve ourselves a people mind- ful of thy favors and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Defend our liberties; preserve our unity. Save us from violence, dis- cord and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Fashion into one happy people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those whom we intrust in thy name with the authority of government, to the end that there may be peace at home and that we may keep our place among the nations of the earth. Fill us with the spirit of meekness and the grace of mod- OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 65 e.-ty. thai we may become wise in thy fear. May we aever forget thai all we as a people p< and prize is but Lent to us. a trust of which we must render at) account to thee. We beseech thee, our heavenly Father, to put into our hearts the low and fear of thee, that we may consecrate our lives to thy service and glorify thy name in the eyes of all peoples. We rejoice and thank thee for all the way in which thou hast led us as a nation, for all those men of wisdom and integrity whom thou hast raised np to guide this people in times of national trial and difficulty. We thank thee especially for him whose birth we commemorate to-day. We thank thee that thou didst put it into the heart of this people to choose such a man. so full of goodness and truth and faithfulness, of patience, serenity and composure, of such wisdom to per- ceive the truth and such steadfastness to do it; for the earnestness and singleness of heart with which he laid hold upon the great purpose before him. and the calm and wise perseverance witli which he followed it. His work is done: but while the races of man- kind endure, may his great example stand colossal. seen of every land, and keep the soldier firm, the patriot true, the statesman pure, till in all lands and through all human story the path of duty be the wav to £lorv. Amen. G6 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. WASHINGTON'S JilKTHDAY. TUI0L7, Lord, rulest over all the kingdoms of the earth; and in thy hand is the power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee. Thine eyes behold the nations: by thee princes rule, even all the judges of the earth; and thine, Lord, is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. God, who by thy servant Moses didst lead forth thine Israel with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm, who by thy servant Joshua didst bring them into the promised land, and by thy servant David didst give them victory over their enemies and establish them in peace; we bless thee that when the men of this land were few and feeble, and sore oppressed, thou didst remember thy covenant with our fathers, even the sure mercies of David, and didst raise up thy servant Washington for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. We bless thee for the wisdom, the courage, the faith, the fortitude, the patience, wherewith thou didst en- dow him for the trials of war: and for the pru- dence, the integrity, the unselfish love of country and of mankind, wherewith thou didst fit him for the establishing of government and the adminis- occasional PRAYERS. 67 tration of affairs. We bless thee for the inde- pendence, the freedom, the order of this nation, secured by his valor. Ins wisdom, his uprightness; and we pray thee, most righteous and most merciful God, that the example of his virtues may incite our rulers to the like patriotism and piety, and that the memory of his counsels may preserve among the people the spirit of unity and peace. Lord, forgive our sins, the sins of our rulers, the sins of the people. Bless thy servant the President of the United States, and all his coun- sellors: bless the assembled Congress of the na- tion; bless all governors and legislatures, all judges and magistrates; bless the army and navy. and all who are in any place of authority and power throughout the land: and grant that all their doings may be guided by thy Spirit and ordered by thy holy will. Bless, we pray thee, the whole land and all the inhabitants thereof; and grant that thy kingdom may rule over us from sea to sea. We give thee thanks for our home in this land of freedom and plenty: for the daily benefits which load our lives; and pray for grace to serve thee, through Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Saviour. Amen. OS A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. EASTEK DAY. TVTIT1I grateful joy, O Lord, we hail this blessed day. We thank thee that he who died for our sins has risen again and has brought to light life and immortality. Strengthen our faith in the assurance that in Christ shall all be made alive. Grant unto us power to rise with him to newness of life, that we may overcome the world with the victory of faith and have part at last in the resurrection of the just. Strengthen us for every trial. Help us to resist all sin and to purify ourselves, even as Christ is pure. Espe- cially do we ask to he delivered from the fear of death. When thou shalt be pleased to call us away, may we be enabled by thy grace to say: "0 death, where is thy sting? grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Grant us this victory in our parting hour, and an entrance into the joy that is everlasting. We thank thee that they who die in the fear and faith and love of God enrich life more than they impoverish it. Though dead, they yet speak. We cannot mourn them that depart, for they go not out in darkness, but rather rise into light unapproachable. We thank thee for the witness, for the example, and for the faithful labors of OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 69 those who have gone to dwell in thy presence above. And we beseech thee that there may be found those who shall be worthy to follow them and to take up their work and carry it forward to yet higher and more glorious results. May thy kingdom, in which dwelleth righteousn<->. at last override all war. all suffering, all igno- rance, all evil, and that the glory of the Lord may till the earth as the waters fill the sea. Amen. A PRAYER TO BE READ OX EOENDEKS DAY. A LORD, our merciful Father in heaven, we render thanks to thy name that thou hast provided means for our maintenance and instruc- tion. AVe thank thee that thou didst move the founder of this Institution to bequeath his wealth to endow it. May we cherish the memory of his beneficence and acknowledge the debt of grati- tude we owe to him who was an instrument in thy hands for our good. On this anniversary of his birth may we form new and stronger resolutions to live in a manner worthy of our privileges: to improve our time and opportunities, and prepar-' for useful and happy lives. May we imitate the example of our benefactor in his industry, his honesty, his temperance, his 70 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. public spirit, and in all parts of his conduct and character which were in accordance with thy holy will. Bless the directors and officers of this school, and give them large measures of that wisdom which cometh from above, to guide them in their duties, that they may so instruct and train us that we may become a blessing to our friends and to society, and through thy Holy Spirit may be renewed in righteousness and made heirs of a happy immortality. Be thou the guide and guardian of those who have gone forth into the various walks of indus- try, many of whom revisit to-day this home of their childhood. Grant them the blessings which thou seest they need, and bring us all in thine own good time to our eternal rest and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. MEMOEIAL DAY. A LMIGHTY God, we invoke thy presence and ^ favor, as we gather here, to honor the mem- ory of former students of this College, who gave their lives to maintain the Union of these States. May their devotion and courage and love of country ever be an inspiration to all connected OCCASIONAL l'K.U ERS. 71 with this school, and move every heart to high resolve and noble endeavor. From their lives may eaeh one learn to obey the voice of duty, when- ever it may call, and whatever sacrifices it may demand. We rejoice in all the rich heritage that has come down to us, of labor and service and sacri- fice, by which this people has been built up into a nation of power and influence. Deepen the root of our national life in everlasting righteous- ness. Make us equal to our high trusts, reverent in the use of freedom, just in the exercise of power, and generous in the protection of weak- ness. Make all who speak or act for this nation true organs of thine equity, that through their wisdom and faithfulness thou mayest be our law- giver and judge. Unite all the Commonwealth together in broth- erly love and the fear of God. Everywhere may our dominion and power stand for peace and righteousness, for order and good government. God, who rulest in heaven above and on the earth beneath, we beseech thee to shed forth the spirit of the Prince of Peace into the hearts of all men the world over. So guide and order all events, that the time may soon come when the nations shall no longer war with one another — when there shall be peace on earth, good will among men everywhere, 72 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. And now, as we go from this service, help ns all to cherish ever the memory of our departed comrades. May all the youth who gather in this Institution learn to love the fatherland, even as they loved it, and to serve its interests with like fidelity. And unto the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, be honor and power everlasting. Amen. GRADUATION DAY. A LOED our God, in thee we live and move and have our being. Thou art our refuge and our hope; on thee alone we rest, for we find all things to be weak and insufficient but thee. Many friends cannot profit, nor strong helpers assist, nor prudent counsellors advise, nor the books of the learned afford comfort, nor any precious substance deliver, nor any place give shel- ter, unless thou thyself assist, strengthen, console, instruct and guard us. To thee therefore do we lift up our eyes; in thee do we put our trust. At this hour when another Class go forth from the guardianship of this Institution to take their places in the active duties of life, we would thank thee for the good providence which has followed them through all these years of preparation, for OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 73 all the privileges and opportunities which have been theirs to enjoy, and for all the influence.- that have surrounded them here, to form the mind with tlie power of knowledge and to mould right character and true living. May they look back with gratitude over the years that are gone, and forward with hope and courage and trust for the years that are to come. May they realize more and more that thou hast placed them in this world for a divine pupose, to honor thee by serv- ing the right and by doing good as they have opportunity. May they be ready for every good word and work; and whatever life sets before them to do, may they do it earnestly and faith- fully, with heart and soul. Deliver them from all weakness and fearful- ness of spirit and from want of earnest purpose; and whether they succeed in their purposes, or fail, may they be upright in heart before thee. Strengthen them if tempted, that they may come off conquerors: guide them if perplexed, that they may not err in judgment or purpose. Happy are they who fear thee always and who walk all their lives in the light of thy counte- nance. Fill these youth with this holy fear, and shed upon them this divine light. May each day of their lives witness some victory over tempta- tion and evil, some heroic endurance or achieve- ment, some act of noble service to others. May 74 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. thy guiding hand lead them, thy wisdom direct them, thy spirit dwell in them, thy love and favor follow them. God, guide us all by thy counsel; and so direct our way and inspire our lives that at the last we may all inherit the joys of that king- dom which thou hast prepared for them that love and serve thee. Amen. FOURTH OF JULY. GOD, the Lord of heaven and earth, who hast made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hast de- termined the bounds of their habitation; we bless thee that in the fullness of time thou didst plant in this land a Christian people, and didst give them dominion over the wilderness unto the great river, and beyond even unto the great sea, toward the going down of the sun. And we do thank thee, Lord God of our fathers, that thou didst look upon them in their affliction and oppression, and didst deliver them with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm, and hast made of them a nation great, mighty, and populous, as at this day. We bless thee, Lord, for our freedom and union; for our arts and industries: for our fields CM I \>M>\ \|, l'KAl ERS. 75 and mines; tor our trade and commerce; for our homes, our schools, and for all thy benefits unto this nation. Let the people praise thee, God, let all the people praise thee. Lord, preserve us from war and discord, from famine, pestilence, and every evil; and purify us from every sin. Bless thy servant the Pres- ident of the United States, and all who are in authority; fill this land with judgment and right- eousness. May the fear of the Lord be our treas- ure, and wisdom and knowledge the stability of our times. So may we, as a people whom thou hast redeemed, help on the blessed day when the kingdoms of this world shall become the king- doms of our Lord and of his Christ; to whom be glory and dominion forever. Amen. THANKSGIVING- DAY. f\ GOD our heavenly Father, thou hast brought us to see another Thanksgiving day. This day has been set apart by our rulers as a day of praise and prayer. Thy mercies have been so abounding and so unceasing to the people of this nation that our hearts should go up to thee in united fervent praise. We thank thee for the early and the latter rain; for abundant harvests, rewarding the labor of the husbandman; for the 76 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. general health of the people; for their well-being, and for their love of country. We thank thee that no wars have desolated this fair land, and that no internal strife has disturbed us. We thank thee for the advancement of religion; for the open Bible, for free schools, and for wholesome literature. We heartily thank thee for all thy bountiful gifts to us and to all men. We thank thee for our life, and all its blessings of health and strength; above all, for whatever measure thou hast taught us of thy grace and truth; and for our hopes of things eternal. Increase, Lord, this knowledge, and multiply thy grace upon us, that neither ignorance nor sin may turn our bless- ings into curses; that we may ever devote our- selves to thy service in word and deed; and so praising thee both with our lips and lives, go on, through thy mercy, to the joy of everlasting life. We pray for a continuance of these and all needed mercies, with the forgiveness of our sins, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. (SPECIAL PRAYERS.) occasional PRAYERS. <7 CHRISTMAS DAY. A HOLY and blessed (rod, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we bow at thy footstool on the morning of this blessed day. We would join in the angels* song, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."' Thankfully would we listen to the wonderful tidings, "Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord.'* Help us like the shepherds to go by faith to Bethlehem, to find the babe lying in a manger; and then may we return, when this day is over, to the pursuits of life, glorifying and praising God for all the wonderful things we have seen and heard. Help us like the wise men to approach Christ, the Incarnate Word, with reverence and joy, and pour out at his feet our richest and best, as they did their treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We praise thee for the great mystery of his birth, in whom all the families of the earth are blessed — who is the Child born, the Son given. Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God. the ever- lasting Father, the Prince of Peace. May we. amidst all the social intercourse and enjoyments of this day, remember him devoutly, and con- 78 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. sider how he has sanctified domestic life, and made the joys of father, mother, husband, wife, and child holier than before. May he, the bright and morning star, shine over all homes. May that peace which he gives, and which passeth all understanding, in ingle with the innocent pleas- ures of our home this day. And so in our hearts and in our daily lives may thy kingdom come, and thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. LAST DAY OF THE YEAR. MOST merciful and gracious Father, through thy good hand upon us we are brought in safety to the close of another year. We would call upon our souls and all that is within us to bless and praise thy name for that merciful provi- dence which has followed us from day to day. The record as we have made it is indeed sadly blotted. Sins committed, duties left undone, hopes unfulfilled, aspirations unrealized, oppor- tunities neglected throng upon our memory. If we look only to the year as we have marked it, we could not wish to bring it back again with all its shortcomings. But when we look at thy way with us, it is a year robed in mercy, growing with every day and waning not with one single hour. Thou hast made it a year of divine love and of o( ( AJ5IONAL PRA1 ERS. 79 gracious guidance. Thou hast held us up and carried us iu thine arms, eveu as a mother carries her little child. Thou hast counseled us; thy rod and thy staff, they haw comforted us. Thou hasi whispered to us in the hours of darkness and discouragement. Thou hast inspired us in our wayward moments and brought us back again to thyself. Thou hast showed thyself indeed a guid- ing Uod and a loving Father. Daily have we gone in and out. because thou hast kept us. Thou hast been with us in sickness, and hast raised us up again, when we have been brought low. For each one of us thou hast enriched the year with abundant temporal mercies, with privileges and opportunities for us to improve and enjoy. Thou hast delighted to do us good. ( ) ( rod. we acknowledge that we have not ren- dered unto thee according to all thou hast done for us. We pray thee to forgive us all that is past, for which we should be sorry. Eenew to us now the sense of thy free pardon, and so give us peace. So fill us with thy grace and heavenly benedic- tion, that we may rejoice and be glad in thee all the days of our life. And now. Ford, may we all be taught so to number our days as to apply our hearts more simply, sincerely and wholly to heavenly wis- dom. Thou, and thou only, knowest when we shall depart this life. Only give us grace that 80 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. we may always stand ready and prepared for that hour, and may be found of thee in peace. Look in mercy on our country. Pardon our national sins. Let not our abuse of the privileges which thou hast bestowed bring down thy judgments on the land. Continue to us, we beseech thee, our national blessings. Hear us, Lord, and hasten the time when all shall know thee, from the least unto the greatest; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. FOE RECENTLY-ADMITTED PUPILS. "DLESSED Saviour, who didst take little chil- dren in thine arms, and didst say to thy disciples, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven," do thou look kindly and in gentle pity upon these little ones who have left their homes and friends and come to live in this place, to them so new and strange. May they meet with kind friends here, who will love them, and care for them, and train them up to be good men: and teach them to love their fellow-pupils, and to love the Saviour, and to fear God and keep his com- mandments. Lord, give these children favor in the eyes of the older boys. Inspire with a spirit of kind- OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 81 ness those to whom they will look as to elder brothers for protection and example. Keep us all in the path of duty, and save us in heaven, thy dwelling place; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. FOR A SICK PUPIL. AfERCIFUL God,, who dost not willingly afflict thy children, we beseech thee to look with compassion on our sick boy. Give efficacy to the remedies which are employed for his recovery. Grant him patience to bear his suffering without distrusting thy goodness. Enable him to look up to thee as his Father and his God, who doest all things well. We know that it is in thy power to heal every disease, and we earnestly beseech thee to deal mercifully with our young friend; and with returning health may he rejoice and give thanks for thy goodness and mercy. And espe- cially we pray that thy Holy Spirit may lead him to give his heart to thee, and to walk in that new and living way that leads to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (SPECIAL PRAYERS.) 82 A MANUAL OF WOESHIP. Or this. A ALMIGHTY God and merciful Father, to whom alone belong the issues of life and death, look down from heaven, we humbly be- seech thee, with the eye of mercy upon this boy, now lying upon the bed of sickness. Visit him with thy salvation; deliver him in thine own ap- pointed time from his bodily pain, and save his soul for thy mercy's sake; that, if it shall be thy pleasure to prolong his days here on earth, he may live to thee, and be an instrument of thy glory by serving thee faithfully and doing good in his generation; or else receive him unto those heavenly habitations, where the souls of those who sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest and felicity. Grant this, Lord, for thy mercy's sake, in the name of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. A PEAYEE TO BE EEAD AFTEE ANNOUNC- ING THE DEATH OF A PUPIL. A LOED God, we would bow in humble resig- nation to thy holy will, and still trust in thy goodness, though affliction has visited us and death has entered our dwelling. Teach us to OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 83 draw lessons of instruction from every dispensa- tion of thy providence, and when we see the young cut down as the flower of the morning, may we be impressed with the feebleness of our hold on life, and persuaded, through the help of thy Holy Spirit, to prepare for the Master's call whenever it shall please him to remove us hence. We beseech thee to sanctify this event to all of us. Let not its solemn admonition pass away from our minds and leave no trace: but let it re- main in our memories, speaking to our souls through years to come, exhorting us to be also ready: for we know not the day nor the hour when God shall require the life which he has lent us. Bless the afflicted relatives of our deceased friend and fellow-pupil. May they draw consola- tion from that unfailing source which Jesus has opened for sorrowing hearts. May they look to him who wept with those who wept, and whose tender sympathies will be balm to their stricken souls. Grace, mercy, and peace be with us all, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 84 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. ASCRIPTIONS OF PRAISE. With which any service may be ended. "DLLS SING, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding- abundantly above all that we ask or think, ac- cording to the power that worketh in us; unto him be glory throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Now unto him that is able to keep us from fall- ing, and to present us faultless before the pres- ence of his glory with exceeding joy; to the only wise God, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. Now unto the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Now unto the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man ASCRIPTIONS. 85 can approach unto; whom no man hath seen or can see: to him be honor and power everlasting. Amen. Tii to him that loved us. and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God; to him be glory and do- minion for ever and ever. Amen. The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord cause his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up the light of his coun- tenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS. [Note. — In reading responsively, the verses numbered 1 will be read by the Leader; those numbered 2 by the Congregation.] FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH. MORNING. Exodus XX. and Matthew XXII. 1 A ND Gocl spake all these words saying: I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 2 I. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 1 II. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth be- neath, or that is in the water under the earth ; 2 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them; 1 For I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth genera- tion of them that hate me; SCRIPTURE READINGS. 87 2 And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments. 1 111. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; 2 For the Lord will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his name in vain. 1 IV. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work. 2 But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; 1 In it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man servant. nor thy maid servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; 2 Wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. 1 A'. Honor thy father and thy mother; 2 That thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 1 VI. Thou shalt not kill. 2 VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 1 VI II. Thou shalt not steal. 2 IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. 1 X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors house; thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor S6 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. his man servant, nor his maid servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's. p 2 Lord, great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them. 1 Eemember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said: The first of all the commandments is, Hear, Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord. 2 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. 1 This is the first commandment. And the sec- ond is like, namely this: 2 Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. 1 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. 2 Teach me, Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. FIRST DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm I. 1 "DLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standetli in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 89 2 Jiut his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day -and night. 1 And he shall be like a tree pkyited by the riv- ers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 2 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 1 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 2 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm V. Ci I YE ear to my words, Lord; consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, Lord: in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. Lead me. Lord, in thy righteousness; make thy way straight before my face. 90 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 As for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 1 Let all those that put their trust in thee re- joice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. 2 For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Psalm VIII. f\ LOED our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; >< RIPTURE READINGS. \)1 1 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. 2 Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! SECOND DAY. MORNING. Selections from the Epistles. 1 Tj'VERY good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no vari- ableness, neither shadow of turning. 2 Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 1 For the wrath of man worketh not the right- eousness of God. 2 Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 1 Whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty and continueth therein, he being not a for- getful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. 2 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. 92 A MANUAL OF AVORSHIP. 1 Pure religion and undenled before God and the Father is this: 2 To visit the fatherless and widows in their af- fliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. 1 And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 2 And to knowledge temperance; and to tem- perance patience; and to patience godliness; 1 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 2 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 1 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; 2 If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. SECOND DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm IX. 1 T WILL praise thee, Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 93 1 will be glad and rejoice in thee: 1 will sing praise to thy name, thou Most High. The Lord shall endure for ever: he hath pre- pared his throne for judgment. And he shall judge the world in righteousness; he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. The Lord also will be a refuge for the op- pressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. He remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. Have mercy upon me, Lord, that I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daugh- ter of Zion; I will rejoice in thy salvation. For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Psalm XV. 1 T ORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh right- eousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 94 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 2 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not; nor taketh reward against the innocent. 1 He that doeth these things shall never be moved. Isaiah XXXIII. TTE that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; He shall dwell on high; his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 95 THIKD DAY. MORNING. Psalm XVI. 1 BHESERVE me. God, for in thee do I put my trust. 2 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my eup: thou maintainest my lot. 1 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea. I have a goodly heritage. 2 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel. 1 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 2 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory re- joiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 1 For thou wilt not leave my soul in the grave; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 2 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm XXIII. 1 rpHE Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pas- tures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ( J(3 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 He restoretli my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 2 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they com- fort me. 1 Thou preparest a table before me in the pres- ence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 2 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. THIED DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XIX. rTHE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun. .SCRIPTURE READINGS. 97 1 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 2 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, mak- ing wise the simple. 1 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 2 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 1 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 2 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 1 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 2 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. 1 Then shall I be upright, and I shall be inno- cent from the great transgression. 2 Let the words of my mouth, and the medita- tion of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. 98 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FOURTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from Proverbs. 1 rpHE fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 2 If sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 1 If they say, Come with us; Cast in thy lot among us; 2 Walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 1 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 2 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures: 1 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. 2 For the Lord giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 1 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yea, every good path. 2 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; SCRIPTURE READINGS. 99 1 Discretion shall preserve thee; understanding shall keep thee 1 ; 2 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 1 That thon mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. 2 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain therein. 1 But the wicked shall he cut off from the earth; 2 And the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. FOURTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XXIV. 1 rpHE earth is the Lord's, and the fulnesr thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath found eel it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 1 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? 2 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 1 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, 100 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. and righteousness from the God of his sal- vation. 2 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, Jacob. 1 Lift up your heads, ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 2 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. 1 Lift up your heads, ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 2 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Psalm LXVII. 1 Ci OD be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. 1 Let the people praise thee, God; let all the people praise thee. 2 let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 1 Let all the people praise thee, God; let all the people praise thee. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 101 2 Then shall the earth yield her inerease; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. 1 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear hirn. FIFTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXIX. (Selections.) 1 "DLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 1 They also do no iniquity; they walk in his ways. 2 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 1 that my ways w^ere directed to keep thy statutes! 2 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 1 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? 2 By taking heed thereto according to thy word. 1 With my whole heart have I sought thee. let me not wander from thy commandments! 102 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee. 1 Blessed art thou, Lord; teach me thy stat- utes. 2 I will meditate on thy precepts, and have re- spect unto thy ways. 1 I will delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word. 2 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live and keep thy word. 1 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold won- drous things out of thy law. 2 Make me to understand the way of thy pre- cepts. 1 Eemove from me the way of lying; and grant me thy law graciously. 2 Teach me, Lord, the way- of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. 1 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 2 Make me to go in the path of thy command- ments; for therein do I delight. 1 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 2 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. SCRIPTURE READINGS. l()o FIFTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XXV. 1 TTXTO thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul. 2 my God, I trust iu thee: let me uot be ashamed. 1 Yea, let none that wait on thee he ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress with- out cause. 2 Shew me thy ways, Lord; teach me thy paths. 1 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 2 Remember, Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. 1 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy re- member thou me for thy goodness' sake, Lord. 2 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 1 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his wav. 104 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his tes- timonies. 1 For thy Name's sake, Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 2 What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 1 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 2 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. 1 keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. 2 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. SIXTH DAY. MORNING. Matthew V. 1 A ND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his dis- ciples came unto him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 1 Blessed are the poor in spirit; SCRIPTURE READINGS. 1U5 2 For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 1 Blessed are they that mourn; 2 For they shall be comforted. 1 Blessed are the meek; 2 For they shall inherit the earth. 1 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; 2 For they shall be filled. 1 Blessed are the merciful; 2 For they shall obtain mercy. 1 Blessed are the pure in heart; 2 For they shall see God. 1 Blessed are the peacemakers; 2 For they shall be called the children of God. 1 Blessed are they which are persecuted for right- eousness' sake; 2 For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 1 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 2 Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven. 1 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, 2 And glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; 2 Do good to them that hate you; and pray for them which despitefully use you, and per- sectrte you; 106 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven; 2 For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 1 Be ye therefore perfect; 2 Even as your Father which is in heaven is per- fect. SIXTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XXVII. 1 rpHE Lokd is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. 1 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock: 2 Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacri- fices of joy: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 107 1 Hear, Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 2 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. 1 Teach me thy way, Lord, and lead me in a plain path. 2 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart : wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm XXXI. 1 TX thee, Lord, do I put my trust; deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee be- fore the sons of men! 1 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy pres- ence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 2 Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. 1 Love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. 2 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen yonr heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. 108 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Psalm XXXII. 1 "DLESSED is he whoso transgression is for- given, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord im- puteth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. 1 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will con- fess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. 2 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 1 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall com- pass him about. 2 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. A SEVENTH DAY. MORNING. Deuteronomy VIII and XI. LL the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe and do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the Lord swore unto your fathers. .SCRIPTURE READINGS. 109 Therefore thou shall keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to tear him. For the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains, and depths that spring out of val- leys and hills; A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig-trees, and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey; A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness; thou shalt not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass. When thou hast eaten and art full, then shalt thou bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I com- mand thee this day: Lest when thou hast eaten, and art full, and hast built goodly houses and dwelt therein; And when thy flocks and herds multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou for- get the Lord thy God: And thou say in thine heart, My power and 110 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. 2 But thou shalt remember the Loud thy God; for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth. 1 Therefore thou shalt love the Lord thy God; 2 And keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments always; 1 To love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. 2 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, 1 And bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. 2 And ye shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou ris- est up. 1 And thou shalt write them upon the doorpost of thine house, and upon thy gates; 2 That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the Lord swore unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth. SCRIPTURE READINGS. Ill SEVENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XXXILL 1 T3EJ0ICE in the Lord, ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 1 Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. 2 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. 1 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. 2 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. 1 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in store- houses. 2 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the in- habitants of the world stand in awe of him. 1 For he spake, and it was done: he commanded. and it stood fast. 2 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. 1 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. 112 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. 1 The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 2 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 1 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 2 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 1 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield. 2 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. 1 Let thy mercy, Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. EIGHTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm XXXIV. WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. S( KIITl Ki: READINGS. 1 I j 2 I sought the Lord, and be heard me, and de- livered me from all my fears. 1 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 2 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 1 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him. and delivereth them. 2 taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 1 fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. 2 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. 1 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 2 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 1 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 2 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 1 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous. and his ears are open unto their cry. 2 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 114 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 2 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a con- trite spirit. 1 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 2 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 1 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. 2 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. EIGHTH DAY. AFTEBNOON. Job XXVIII. 1 T5UT where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? 2 Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living. 1 The depth saith, It is not in me; and the sea saith, It is not with me. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 115 2 It cannol be gotten for gold; neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 1 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 2 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it; and the exchange of it shall not he for jewels of fine gold. 1 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; for the price of wisdom is above rubies. 2 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it; neither shall it be valued with pure gold. 1 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding? 2 Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air. 1 God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. 2 For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; 1 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. 2 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder, 1 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. 2 And unto man he said: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 116 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. NINTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXIX. (Selections.) 1 T ET thy mercies come unto me, even thy salvation, according to thy word. 2 So shall 1 keep thy law continually for ever and ever. 1 And I will walk at liberty; for 1 seek thy pre- cepts. 2 My hands also will I lift up unto thy com- mandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate on thy statutes. 1 Thou art my portion, Lord; I have said that I would keep thy words. 2 I entreated thy favor with my whole heart; be merciful unto me according to thy word. 1 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 2 The earth, Lord, is full of thy mercy; teach me thy statutes. 1 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, Lord, according unto thy word. 2 Teach me good judgment and knowledge; for I have believed thy commandments. 1 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 117 2 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. 1 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. 2 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed. 1 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 2 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. 1 Through thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. 2 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 1 Accept, 1 beseech thee, the free-will offerings of my mouth, Lord; and teach me thy judgments. 2 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart. NINTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Selections from Proverbs. 1 IV/TY son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 118 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. 2 So shalt thou find favor and good understand- ing in the sight of God and man. 1 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 2 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 1 Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 2 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 1 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 2 She is more precious than rubies; and all things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 1 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. 2 Pier ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 1 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is every one that retaineth her. 2 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 119 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion. So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. TENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm XXXVI. 1 TU1Y mercy, Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. 2 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: Lord, thou preservest man and beast. 1 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. 2 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fat- ness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. 1 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. 120 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the up- right in heart. Psalm XXXVII. (Part 1.) 1 "CUiET not thyself because of evil doers, neither he thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 1 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 2 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 1 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 2 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 1 Eest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who pros- pereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 2 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 1 For evil doers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. SCRIPTURE HEADINGS. 121 2 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 1 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. TENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XXXVII. (Part 2.) 1 A LITTLE that a righteous man hath is bet- ter than the riches of many wicked. 2 The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. 1 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be sat- isfied. 2 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 1 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 2 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 1 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. 122 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 1 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 2 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 1 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 2 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 1 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land. 2 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 1 Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 2 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 1 But the transgressors shall be destroyed to- gether: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 2 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 1 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 123 ELEVENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm XLVI. 1 Ci OD is our refuge and strength, a very pres- ent help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 1 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swell- ing thereof. 2 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. 1 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. 2 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 1 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. 2 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. 1 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burnetii the chariot in the fire. 124 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 lie still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be ex- alted in the earth. 1 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm XLVIII. 2 Ci REAT is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. 1 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. 2 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. 1 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, God, in the midst of thy temple. 2 According to thy name, God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. 1 Let Mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. 2 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. 1 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her pal- aces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. 2 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 125 ELEVENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XLIX. 1 XT EAR this, all ye people; give ear, all ye in- habitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. 1 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the med- itation of my heart shall be of understanding. 2 1 will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 1 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil? 2 They that trust in their wealth, and boast them- selves in the multitude of their riches; 1 Xone of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 2 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 1 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. 2 Their inward thought is. that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling-places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names. • 1 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish. 126 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 This their way is their folly: yet their pos- terity approve their sayings. 1 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling. 2 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. 1 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; 2 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. 1 Though while he lived he blessed his soul, he shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. 2 Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. TWELFTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from Proverbs. 1 TJ EAR, ye children, instruction, and attend to know understanding. 2 Get wisdom; get understanding; forget it not. 1 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; love her, and she shall keep thee. x RIPT1 RE HEADINGS. 127 2 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore gel wisdom, and with all thy getting gel under- standing. 1 Exalt her. and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost em- brace her. 2 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. 1 Hear, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many. 2 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be strait- ened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 1 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go; keep her, for she is thy life. 2 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 1 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 2 For they sleep not, except they have done mis- chief. 1 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 2 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 1 The way of the wicked is as darkness; they know not at what they stumble. 128 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP* 2 Attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 1 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 2 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 1 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 2 Put away from thee a fro ward mouth; and per- verse lips put far from thee. 1 Let thine eyes look right on; and let thine eye- lids look straight before thee. 2 Ponder the path of thy feet; and let all thy ways be established. 1 Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left. 2 Remove thy foot from evil. TWELFTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm LI. 1 XT AVE mercy upon me, God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. SCKIl'lTKl-: READINGS. 129 2 A.gains1 thee, thee only, have 1 sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou might- esl be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou jndgest. 1 Behold, thou desires! truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. 2 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall he clean: wash me, and I shall he whiter than snow. 1 .Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the hones which thou hast hroken may rejoice. 2 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 1 Create in me a clean heart, God; and renew a right spirit within me. 2 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. 1 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free Spirit. 2 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 1 Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. 2 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 1 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, God, thou wilt not despise. 130 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. THIRTEENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm LXI. 1 XT EAR my cry, God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 2 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. 1 For thou, God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 2 So will I sing praise unto thy Name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. Psalm LXII. rpRULY my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 131 1 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 2 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. 1 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the bal- ance, they are altogether lighter than vanity. 2 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. 1 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. 2 Also unto thee, Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. THIETEEXTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm LXV. 1 pEAISE waiteth for thee, God, in Zion; and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 thou that nearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. 1 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our trans- gressions, thou shalt purge them away. 2 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may 132 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 1 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: 2 Which by his strength setteth fast the moun- tains; being girded with power: 1 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. 2 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the out- goings of the morning and evening to rejoice. 1 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly en richest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. 2 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou mak- est it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. 1 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. 2 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. 1 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the val- leys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 133 FOURTEENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm LXVL 1 "1TAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: 2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. 1 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. 2 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we re- joice in him. 1 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes be- hold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. 2 bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard, 1 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. 2 For thou, God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. 1 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows. 2 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. 1 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and 1 will declare what he hath done for my soul. 134 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. 1 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. 2 But verily God hath heard; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 1 Blessed he God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. FOURTEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Isaiah XL. 1 rpo whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? 2 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not heen told you from the "beginning? 1 Have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? 2 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grass- hoppers; 1 That stretch eth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in; 2 That bringeth the princes to nothing; he mak- eth the judges of the earth as vanity. m RIPTI RE READINGS. 135 1 To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. 2 lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth oul their host by number; 1 He calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might; for that he is strong in power, not one faileth. 2 Why sayest thou, Jacob, and speakest Israel, 1 My way is hid from the Lord, and my judg- ment is passed over from my God? 2 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard. 1 That the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? 2 There is no searching of his understanding. 1 He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 2 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; 1 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; 2 They shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. 136 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FIFTEENTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from the Epistles. 1 T ET nothing be done through strife or vain- glory; but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. 2 See that none render evil for evil imto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all. 1 Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks. 2 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 2 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly. 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 1 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for what- soever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 2 For he that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption. 1 But he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 137 2 And let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due season we Bhall reap, if we faint not. 1 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all. 2 Wherefore, putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor; 1 For we are members one of another. 2 Be ye angry, and sin not; let not the sun go down upon your wrath. 1 Xeither give place to the devil. 2 Let him that stole steal no more. 1 But rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 2 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth; 1 But that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 2 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. 1 And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 2 And the peace of God, which passeth all under- standing, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. 138 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. FIFTEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm LXXXIV. 1 TJOW amiable are thy tabernacles, Lord of 11 hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. 1 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. 2 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. 1 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, God of Jacob. 2 Behold, God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. 1 For a day in thy courts is better than a thou- sand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 2 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk up- rightly. 1 Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trust- eth in thee. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 139 Psalm LXXXV. T OKI>, thou hast been favourable unto thy land; thou hast brought back the cap- tivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; thou hast covered all their sin. Shew us thy mercy, Lord, and grant us thy salvation. I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together; righteous- ness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and right- eousness shall look down from heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase. Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. 140 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. SIXTEENTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from Proverbs. 1 T1HE wise in heart will receive command- ments; he that walketh uprightly walketh surely. 2 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life; in the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found. 1 He is in the way of life, that keepeth instruc- tion; but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 2 The fea'r of the Lord prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 1 The way of the Lord is strength to the up- right; but destruction shall be to the work- ers of iniquity. 2 A false balance is abomination to the Lord; but a just weight is his delight. 1 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. 2 By the blessing of the upright the city is ex- alted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 1 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 141 2 As righteousness tendeth to life; so he that pur- sueth evi] pursueth it to his own death. 1 The Liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 2 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge; but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 1 A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord; bul a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 2 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 1 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 2 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight. 1 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 2 Poverty and shame shall be to him that re- fuseth instruction; but he that regardeth re- proof shall be honored. 1 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 2 In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. 142 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. SIXTEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm LXXXVI. 1 T)OW down thine ear, Loud, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul: thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 1 Be merciful unto me, Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 2 Kejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, Lord, do I lift up my soul. 1 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to for- give; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 2 Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. 1 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. 2 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. 1 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, Lord; and shall glorify thy name. 2 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 1 Teach me thy way, Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 143 2 I will praise thee, Lord my God, with all my heart: and 1 will glorify thy name for evermore. 1 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. 2 But thou, Lord, art a God full of compas- sion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plen- teous in mercy and truth. 1 turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and show me a token for good. SEYEXTEEXTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm LXXXIX. 1 1 WILL sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. 1 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? 2 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. 144 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. i Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? 2 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. 1 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. 2 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name. 1 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. 2 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. 1 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, Lord, in the light of thy countenance. 2 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. 1 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 2 For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King. 1 Blessed be the Lord for ever more. Amen, and Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 14") SEVENTEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XC. 1 T OBDj thou hast been our dwellingplace in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. 1 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. 2 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. 1 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth. 2 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 1 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be four- score years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow: for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. 2 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 1 satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 146 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. 1 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. 2 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. EIGHTEENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm XCI. 1 TJE that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 1 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 2 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 1 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; SCRIPTURE READINGS. 147 2 Soy for the pestilence that walketh in dark- . ness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 1 .V thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thou- sand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 2 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 1 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habita- tion; 2 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 1 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 2 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 1 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 2 Because he hath set his love upon me, there- fore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 1 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him. 2 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him mv salvation. 148 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. EIGHTEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XCII. 1 TT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, Most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morn- ing, and thy faithfulness every night. 1 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 2 Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 1 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. 2 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do nourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever. 1 But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore. 2 For, lo, tirine enemies, Lord, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of in- iquity shall be scattered. 1 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. 2 The righteous shall nourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 149 1 Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall iioiirish in the courts of our God; 2 To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. Psalm XCIII. 1 rpHE Lord reigneth, he is clothed with ma- jesty: the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. 2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. 1 The floods have lifted up, Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. 2 The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. 1 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness be- cometh thine house, Lord, for ever. 150 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. NINETEENTH DAY. MORNING. 1 COKINTHIANS XIII. 1 riTHOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, 2 I am become as sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. 1 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, 2 I am nothing. 1 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, 2 It profiteth me nothing. 1 Charity suffereth long and is kind; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up; 2 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 1 Iiejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 2 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endnreth all things. 1 Charity never faileth. 2 But whether there be prophecies, they shall fail: 1 Whether there be tongues, they shall cease; S< RIPTURE READINGS. 151 2 Whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 1 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 2 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall he done away. 1 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I under- stood as a child, I thought as a child. 2 But when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 For now we see through a glass darkly; 2 But then face to face. 1 Xow I know in part; 2 But then shall I know, even as also I am known. 1 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; 2 But the greatest of these is charity. NINETEENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm XCV. 1 f\ COME, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Eock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanks- giving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 152 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 2 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. 1 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. 2 come, let ns worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker. 1 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To- day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your heart. Psalm XCVL 2 f\ SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. 1 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. 2 Declare his glory among the heathen, his won- ders among all people. 1 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised : he is to be feared above all gods. 2 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. 1 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 2 Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the peo- ple, give unto the Lord glory and strength. BCBIPTUKE READINGS. 153 1 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 2 worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 1 Say among the heathen that the Lord reign- eth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 2 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. 1 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord: 2 For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with right- eousness, and the people with his truth. TWENTIETH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXIX. (Selections.) 1 T HATE vain thoughts; but thy law do I 1 love. 2 Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I hope in thy word. 1 Depart from me, ye evil-doers; for I will keep the commandments of my God. 154 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Uphold me according unto thy word, that T may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope. 1 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes contin- ually. 2 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. 1 I am thy servant; give me understanding; that I may know thy testimonies. 2 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. 1 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. 2 Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them. 1 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giv- eth understanding unto the simple. 2 Order my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. 1 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. 2 Eighteous art thou, Lord, and upright are thy judgments. 1 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. 2 Thy word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 155 1 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteous- ness: and thy law is the truth. 2 Hear my voice according unto thy loving- kindness; Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment. 1 Thou art near, Lord; and all thy command- ments are truth. 2 Thy word is true from the beginning; and every one of thy righteous judgments en- dureth for ever. 1 Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them. 2 Let my cry come near before thee, Lord; give me understanding according to thy word. 1 Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word. 2 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. TWENTIETH DAY. AFTERNOON. Isaiah LV. TJO, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 156 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 1 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an ever- lasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. 2 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. 1 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee, because of the Lord thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. 2 Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 1 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the un- righteous man his thoughts: and let him re- turn unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abun- dantly pardon. 2 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 1 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 157 2 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 1 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the things whereto I sent it. 2 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the held shall clap their hands. 1 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree. 2 And it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. TWENTY-FIBST DAY. MORNING. Psalm XCVII. rpiIE Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; -*- let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habita- tion of his throne. 158 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. 2 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, Lord. 1 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. 2 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. 1 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. 2 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Psalm XCVIII. 1 A SING unto the Lord a new song, for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. 2 The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. 1 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. SCRIPTURE READINGS. L59 2 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. 1 Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. 2 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. 1 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; 1 For he cometh to judge the earth: with right- eousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. TWENTY-FIRST DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CIII. 1 "DLESS the Lord, my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 1 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who heal- eth all thy diseases; 2 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and ten- der mercies; 160 A MANUAL OP WORSHIP. 1 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 2 The Lord executeth righteousness and judg- ment for all that are oppressed. 1 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 2 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 1 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 2 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 1 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 2 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 1 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. 3 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. 1 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 2 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. 1 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 2 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 161 1 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 2 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, heark- ening unto the voice of his word. 1 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye minis- ters of his, that do his pleasure. 2 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, my soul. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. MORNING. Psalm CIV. 1 "DLESS the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who cover est thyself with light as with a gar- ment: who stretchiest out the heavens like a curtain: 1 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: 2 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: 1 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. 162 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Thou coverest it with the deep as with a gar- ment: the waters stood ahove the mountains. 1 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. 2 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. 1 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. 2 He sendeth the spring into the valleys, which run among the hills. 1 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. 2 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. 1 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. 2 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth. 1 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. 2 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. 1 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. 2 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves to- gether, and lay them down in their dens. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 163 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wis- dom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the ships: there is that leviathan. whom thou hast made to play therein. These wait all upon thee: that thou may est give them their meat in due season. That thou givest them they gather: thou open- est thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and re- turn to their dust. Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the Lord shall endure for eYer: the Lord shall rejoice in his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. 1 will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. "My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Bless thou the Lord, mv soul. Praise ve the Lord. 164 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. AFTERNOON. Selections from Proverbs. 1 T\OTH not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 Unto you, men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men. 1 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 2 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wicked- ness is an abomination to my lips. 1 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 2 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be com- pared to it. 5 1 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am un- derstanding; I have strength. 2 P>y me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 1 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 2 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 1 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 2 Lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 1(35 1 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way. before his works of old; 2 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 1 When he prepared the heavens, I was there; when he set a compass upon the face of the depth; 2 When he established the clouds above; when he strengthened the fountains of the deep; 1 When he gave to the sea his decree, that_ the waters should not pass his commandment; when he appointed the foundations of the earth ; 2 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him. 1 Xow therefore hearken unto me, ye chil- dren; for blessed are they that keep my ways. 2 Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not. 1 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 2 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall ob- tain favour of the Lord. 166 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. MORNING. Psalm CV. 1 f\ GIVE thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 1 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. 2 Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. 1 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 2 ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. 1 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth. 2 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the worcl which he commanded to a thousand generations; 1 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: 2 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. Si RIPTURE READINGS. 167 1 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; 2 He Buffered no man to do them wrong: yea 5 he reproved kings for their sakes; 1 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 2 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread. 1 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant. 2 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free. 1 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: 2 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom. 1 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies. 2 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes. 1 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them. 2 He spread a cloud for a covering: and fire to give light in the night: and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. 1 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out: they ran in the dry places like a river. 168 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant. 1 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness: 2 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people; 1 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the Lord. TWENTY-THIRD DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CVII. (Part 1.) 1 A GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 1 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. 2 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. . 1 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 2 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. 1 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 169 2 Oh that men would praise the Lobd for his eoodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 1 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. 2 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; 1 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the Most High: 2 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help. 1 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. 2 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. 1 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 2 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. 1 Fools, because of their transgression, and be- cause of their iniquities, are afflicted. 2 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. 1 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. 170 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 He sent his word, and healed them, and de- livered them from their destructions. 1 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 2 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanks- giving, and declare his works with rejoicing. TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CVII. (Part 2.) 1 THEY that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; 2 These see the works of the Lord, and his won- ders in the deep. 1 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. 2 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted be- cause of trouble. 1 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end. 2 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 171 1 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. 2 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. 1 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 2 Let them exalt liim also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. 1 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; 2 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wicked- ness of them that dwell therein. 1 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water and dry giound into watersprings. 2 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; 1 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. 2 He blesseth them also, so that they are multi- plied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. 1 Again, they are mini shed and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. 2 He poureth contempt upon princes, and eaus- eth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. 172 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a nock. 2 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. 1 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkind- ness of the Lord. TWENTY-FOURTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Romans XIII. 1 T ET every soul be subject unto the higher powers. 2 For there is no power but of God. The powers that be are ordained of God. 1 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, re- sisteth the ordinance of God; 2 And they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 1 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? 2 Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. 1 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 173 2 But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for lie beareth not the sword in vain. 1 For he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 2 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 1 Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; 2 Custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 1 Owe no man anything, but to love one another. 2 For he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 1 Thou shalt not commit adultery; thou shalt not kill; 2 Thou shalt not steal: thou shalt not bear false witness: thou shalt not covet. 1 And if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely: 2 Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 1 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour. 2 Therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. 174 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. MORNING. Isaiah IX and XI. 1 THE people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; 2 They that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. 1 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; 2 And his name shall be called Wonderful, Coun- sellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. 1 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understand- ing, 2 The spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord; 1 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord; 2 And he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes; 1 Neither reprove after the hearing of his ears; 2 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 175 1 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. 2 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down witli the kid; 1 And the calf, and the young lion, and the fat- ling together; and a little child shall lead them. 2 And the cow and the hear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 1 They shall not hurt, nor destroy in all my holy mountain; 2 For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah XII. 1 A XD in that day thou shalt say, Lord, I will praise thee; 2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid; 1 For the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. 2 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. 1 And in that day shall ye say. Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. 176 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excel- lent things; this is known in all the earth. 1 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion. 2 For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CVI. 1 "DKAISE ye the Lord. give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? who can shew forth all his praise? 1 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. 2 Kemember me, Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: visit me with thy salvation; 1 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. 2 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from ever- lasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord. SCRIPTURE READINGS. Psalm CXI. 1 "D RAISE ye the Lord. 1 will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 1 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 2 He hath made his wonderful works to be re- membered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. 1 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 2 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 1 The works of his hands are verity and judg- ment: all his commandments are sure. 2 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 1 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 2 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wis- dom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. 178 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from Proverbs. 1 IN the fear of the Lord is strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge. 2 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 1 He that is slow to wrath is of great understand- ing; but he that is hasty in spirit exalteth folly. 2 A soft answer tnrneth away wrath; but grievous words stir np anger. J The eyes of the Lord are in every place, be- holding the evil and the good. 2 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 1 Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith. 2 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right. 1 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 2 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 179 1 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh learning. 2 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 1 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 2 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 1 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mis- chief. 2 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy. 1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou know- cst not what a day may bring forth. 2 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely shall be delivered. 1 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. 2 Every word of God is pure; he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 180 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CXII. 1 pEAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man ^ that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall he mighty upon earth: the gen- eration of the upright shall he blessed. 1 Wealth and riches shall he in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 2 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of com- passion, and righteous. 1 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 2 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remem- brance. 1 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. Psalm CXITI. 2 p RAISE ye the Lord. Praise, ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. 1 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 181 2 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. 1 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. 2 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwell- eth on high, 1 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth? Psalm CXV. 2 TVT^T un t° us, Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 1 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? 2 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. 1 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 2 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. 1 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 2 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us: he will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. 182 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. 2 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. 1 But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXVI. LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, there- fore will I call upon him as long as I live. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped nie. Eeturn unto thy rest, my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. S< RIPTURE READINGS. 183 1 1 will walk before the Lord in the laud of the living-. 2 What shall 1 render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 1 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. 2 1 will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 1 Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant. 2 1 will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiv- ing, and will call upon the name of the Lord. 1 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 2 In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm CXVII. 1 A PPiAISE the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. 184 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CXVIII. 1 A GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 1 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. 2 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 1 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. 2 The Lord is my strength and song, and is be- come my salvation. 1 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous. 2 The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. 1 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. 2 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: 1 This gate of the Lord, into which the right- eous shall enter. 2 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 185 1 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and he glad in it. 2 Save now, I heseech thee, Lord: Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. 1 Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have hlessed you out of the house of the Lord. 2 God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light. 1 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. 2 give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. TWEXTY-EIGHTH DAY. MORNING. Selections from the Epistles. 1 T3ELOYED, let us love one another; for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. 2 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him, 186 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 1 God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwell- eth in God, and God in him. 2 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar; 1 For he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 2 Let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 1 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 2 Be kindly affectioned one to another, with broth- erly love; in honor preferring one another. 1 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. 2 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; con- tinuing steadfastly in prayer; given to hos- pitality. 1 Bless them which persecute you; bless and curse not. 2 Rejoice with them that do rejoice; and weep with them that weep. 1 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 2 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 187 1 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 2 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath. 1 Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; for in so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 2 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. TWEXTY-EIGHTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CXXI. 1 " WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills; from whence cometh my help? 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 1 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 2 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 1 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. 2 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 188 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 2 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm CXXII. 1 WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, Jeru- salem. 1 Jerusalem is huilded as a city that is compact together: 2 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord. 1 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 2 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 1 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. 2 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. 1 Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. 84 RIPTURE READINGS. 189 TWENTY-NINTH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXXV. 1 fPHEY that trust in the Lord shall he as Mount Zion, which cannot he removed, but abideth for ever. 2 A> the mountains are round about Jerusalem, bo the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 1 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous: lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. 2 Do good, Lord, unto those that he good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 1 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall he upon Israel. Psalm CXXXV. 2 "DPiAISE ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, ye servants of the Lord. 1 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God, 2 Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name: for it is pleasant. 190 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. 2 Thy name, Lord, endnreth for ever; and thy memorial, Lord, throughout all genera- tions. Psalm CXXXVI. GIVE thanks unto the Lord: for he is good: for his mercy endnreth for ever. 2 give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endnreth for ever. 1 give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endnreth for ever. 2 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endnreth for ever. 2 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: 2 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: 1 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. S< RIPTURE READINGS. 191 TWENTY-NINTH DAY. AFTERNOON. Isaiah XXXV. 1 T1HE wilderness and the solitary place shall he glad for them; and the desert shall blossom as the rose. 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing; 1 The glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon; 2 They shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God. 1 Strengthen the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. 2 Say to them of a fearful heart. Be strong, fear not; behold your C4od will come and save you. 1 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 2 Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing; 1 For in the wilderness shall waters break out. and streams in the desert. 2 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. 192 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness. 2 The unclean shall not pass over it; the way- faring men though fools shall not err therein. 1 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there; 2 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting- joy upon their heads; 1 They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah XL. 2 pREPARE ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 1 Every valley shall be exalted, and every moun- tain and hill shall be made low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. 2 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. SCRIPTURE READINGS. 193 THIRTIETH DAY. MORNING. Psalm CXXXIX. 1 A LOli D, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine up- rising; thou understandest my thought afar off. 1 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 2 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, Lord, thou knowest it altogether. 1 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. 2 Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 1 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if 1 make my bed in hell, behold thou art there. 2 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 1 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 2 If I say. Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. 1 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee: but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. 194 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and won- derfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. 1 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, God! how great is the sum of them! 2 If I should count them, they are more in num- ber than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 1 Search me, God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 2 And see if there he any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. THIRTIETH DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CXLV. 1 WILL extol thee, my God, King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. 2 One generation shall praise thy works to an- other, and shall declare thy mighty acts. 1 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. st KiprrHi; READINGS. 195 2 And men shall speak of the mighl of thy ter- rible acts: and T will declare thy greatness. 1 They shal] abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy right- eousness. 2 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 1 The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. 2 All thy works shall praise thee, Lord; and thy saints shall hless thee. 1 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 2 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 1 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all gen- erations. 2 The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that he bowed down. 1 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. 2 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfieth the desire of every living thing. 1 The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 2 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 196 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 Tie will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 2 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. THIRTY-FIRST DAY. MOBNING. Psalm CXLVI. 1 "DRAISE ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul. 2 While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. 1 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. 2 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. 1 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose help is in the Lord his God: 2 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: 1 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners: 2 The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous: SCRIPTURE READINGS. 197 1 The Lukd preserveth the Btrangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. 2 The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zioii. unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm CXLVIL 1 T) RAISE ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 1 He telleth the number of tin- >iar>: he ealleth them all by their names. 2 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 1 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wieked down to the ground. 2 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving: sing praise upon the harp unto our God: 1 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. 2 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. 198 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 1 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. 2 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. THIRTY-FIRST DAY. AFTERNOON. Psalm CXLVIII. 1 T) RAISE ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 1 Praise ye him, sun ami moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 2 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. 1 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. 2 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. I*. Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: 2 Fire, and hail: snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: SCRIPTURE READINGS. 199 1 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: 2 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and fly- ing fowl: 1 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: 2 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children : 1 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. Psalm CXLIX. 2 "DEALS R ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congre- gation of saints. 1 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 2 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautifv the meek with salvation. Psalm CL. 1 "ORAISE ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. HYMNS. 1. 10. 1 A J31DE in me, Lord, and I in thee, -*-*- From this good hour, leave me nevermore; Then shall the discord cease, the wound be healed, The life-long bleeding of the soul be o'er. 2 Abide in me; o'ershadow by thy love Each half-formed purpose and dark thought of sin; Quench ere it rise each selfish, low desire, And keep my soul as thine, calm and divine. ii As some rare perfume in a vase of clay, Pervades it with a fragrance not its own So, when thou dwellest in a mortal soul, All heaven's own sweetness seems around it thrown. 4 Abide in me: there have been moments blest, When I have heard thy voice and felt thy power; Then evil lost its grasp; and passion hushed, Owned the divine enchantment of the hour. These were but seasons beautiful and rare; Abide in me, and they shall ever be; Fulfill at once thy precept and my prayer, Come, and abide in me, and T in thee. Harriet Beecher Stove (1812-1896). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 201 10. 1 A BIDE with me! fast falls the eventide, -*■*- The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay on all around 1 see: thou who ehangest not, abide with me! '■) Xot a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come not to sojourn, but abide with me. i Come not in terrors, as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing in thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea, Come. Friend of sinners, thus abide with me. Thou on my head in early youth didst smile. And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me. oft as I left thee; On to the close, Lord, abide with me. 6 I need thy presence every passing hour: What, but thy grace, can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with mt 1 . 202 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. » I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting, where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 8 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, Lord, abide with me. Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847). 3. S. M. 1 A CHARGE to keep I have: ^*- A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky; — 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; Oh, may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in thy sight to live; And oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on thyself rely; Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die. Charles Wesley (1708-1788). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 2U3 4. 6.6.4. 1 UL hail, God's angel, Truth! £*• In whose immortal youth Fresh graces shine: To her sweei majesty, Lord, help lis bend the knee, And all her beauty see, And wealth divine. 2 Thanks for the names that light The path of Truth and Right And Freedom's way: For all whose life doth prove The might of Faith, Hope, Love, Thousands of hearts to move, A power to-day. 3 Thanks for the heart of Love, Kin to thine own above, Tender and brave; Ready to bear the cross. To suffer pain and loss, And earthly good count dross, In toils to save. May their dear memory be True guide, Lord, to thee. With saints of yore; And mav the work they wrought. The truth of God they taught. The good for man they sought. Spread evermore. W. Newell. 204 A MANUAL OF WUKSHIP. 5. L. M. 1 ALL holy, everliving One! -^- With uncreated splendor bright! Darkness may blot from heaven the sun, Thou art my everlasting light. y 2 Let every star withhold its ray; Clouds hide the earth and sky from sight; Fearless I still pursue my way Toward thee, my everlasting light. 3 Thou art the only source of day; Forgetting thee alone is night; All things for which we hope or pray Flow from thine everlasting light. i Still nearer thee my soul would rise; Thus she attains her highest flight, And, as the eagle sunward flies, Seeks thee, her everlasting light. ; Thomas Hill ( 1818-1891 ). L. M. 1 ALL praise to him who built the hills; ^*- All praise to him the streams who fills; All praise to him who lights each star That sparkles in the blue afar. 2 All praise to him who makes the morn, And bids it glow with beams new-born; Who draws the shadows of the night. Like curtains, o'er our wearied sight. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 205 3 All praise to him whose love hath given, In Christ his Son, the Life of heaven; Who gives us for our darkness light, And turns to day our deepest night. 4 All praise to him the chain who broke, The prison opened, bnrst the yoke, Led forth its captives, glad and free, The heirs of endless liberty. Horatius Bonar (1808-1890). 7. 7.6. 1 ALL things bright and beautiful, -£*■ All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. 2 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings; He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. 3 The rich man in his castle, The poor man at the gate; God made them high or lowly, And ordered their estate. 4 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset and the morning That brightens up the sky: 206 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. 6 The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water We gather every day. 7 He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who doeth all things well. Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander (1830-1895). 8. 1 A LL things beautiful and fair, ^ Earth and sky and balmy air; Sunny fields and shady grove, Gently whisper, "God is love!" 2 Every tree and flower we pass, Every tuft of waving grass; Every leaf and opening bud, Seem to tell us "God is (rood." 3 Little streams that glide along, Yerdant, mossy banks among, Shadowing forth the clouds above, Softly murmur, "God is love!" PRAISE AND PRAYER. 20* 4 lie who dwelleth high in heaven, Unto us has all things given; Lei us. as through life we move, Ever feel that "God is love!" Eliza Lee Follen (1787-1SGO). 9. P. M. 1 A MIGHTY fortress is our God, £*- A bulwark never failing: Our Helper he, amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work his woe; His craft and power are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing: Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may he? Christ Jesus, it is he: Lord Sabaoth is his name. From age to age the same, And he must win the battle. q And though this world, with devils filled. Should threaten to undo us; We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. 208 A MANUAL OP WOttSHlP. Let goods and kindred g< This mortal life also: The body they may kill: God's truth abideth still, His kingdom is for ever. Martin Luther (1483-1546), tr. by Frederick H. Hedge (1805-1890). 10. S. M. 1 AN!) is there, Lord, a rest *-*- For Aveary souls designed, Where not a care shall stir the breast, Or sorrow entrance find? 2 Is there a blissful home, Where kindred minds shall meet, And live and love, nor ever roam From that serene retreat? 3 Are there bright happy fields, Where naught that blooms shall die; Where each new scene fresh pleasure yields, And healthful breezes sigh? 4 Are there celestial streams Where living waters glide, With murmurs sweet as angel dreams, And flowery banks beside? 5 Forever blessed they Whose joyful feet shall stand, While endless ages waste away, Amid that glorious land. PRAISE AND PRAYER. I'd'.) (i My bou] would thither tend, While toilsome years are given; Then let me. gracious God, ascend To sweet repose in heaven. Bay Palmer (1808-1887). 11. C. M. \XD now another day is gone. ■^*- I'll sing my Maker's praise; My comforts every hour make known His providence and grace. 2 I lay my body down to sleep; Let angels guard my head, And through the hours of darkness keep Their watch around my bed. 3 With cheerful heart I close mine eyes, Since thou wilt not remove; And in the morning let me rise Eejoicing in thy love. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 12. 8.7.8.8.7. ANGELS holy, high and lowly. ^ Sing the praises of the Lord! Earth and sky. all living nature, Man, the stamp of thy Creator, Praise ye, praise ye God, the Lord! 210 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Sun and moon, bright night and moonlight; Starry temples, azure-floored; Cloud and rain, and wild wind's madness, Sons of God that shout for gladness, Praise ye, praise ye God, the Lord! 3 Ocean hoary, tell his glory; Cliffs, where trembling seas have roared; Pulse of waters, blithely beating, Wave advancing, wave retreating, Praise ye, praise ye God, the Lord! 4 Polling river, praise him ever, From the mountain's deep vein poured; Silver fountain, clearly gushing, Troubled torrent, wildly rushing, Praise ye, praise ye God, the Lord: 5 Praise him ever, bounteous Giver; Praise him, Father, Friend, and Lord! Each glad soul its free course winging, Each glad voice its free song singing, Praise the great and mighty Lord! John Stuart Blackie (1809-1895). 13. L. M. D. A KM these thy soldiers, mighty Lord, ^- With shield of faith and Spirit's sword; Forth to the battle may they go, And boldly fight against the foe, With banner of the cross unfurled, And by it overcome the world; And so at last receive from thee The palm and crown of victory. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 211 Come, ever-blessed Spirit, come, And make 1 1 1 \ servants 3 hearts thy home; May each a living temple lie. Hallowed forever. Lord, to thee; Enrich that temple's holy shrine With sevenfold gifts of grace divine: With wisdom, light, and knowledge bless, Strength, counsel, fear, and godliness. Christopher Wordsuorth (1807-1885). 14. 8.6. A ROUXD the throne of God in heaven -^- Thousands of children stand. Children whose sins are all forgiven, A holy, happy band; Singing glory, glory, Glory be to God on high. What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace, and joy, and love, — How came those children there? Singing. &c. On earth they sought their Saviour's grace, On earth they loved his name: So now they see his blessed face, And stand before the Lamb: Sino-ino-. & c . Anne H. Shepherd (1809-1857). 212 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 15. L. M. 1 ASLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep! ^*- From which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing- That death hath lost its painful sting! 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest! Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, for me May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, Waiting the summons from on high. 5 Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep. Mrs. Margaret Mackay (1802 ). 16. 8.7. D. 1 A T thy feet, our God and Father, J-*- Who hast blessed us all our days, We with grateful hearts would gather, To begin the year with praise; PRAISE AND PRAYER. 213 Praise for light so brightly shining On our steps from heaven above; Praise for mercies daily twining Round us golden cords of love. 2 Jesus, for thy love most tender, On the cross for sinners shown, We would praise thee and surrender All our hearts to be thine own; With so blest a friend provided, We upon our way would go, Sure of being safely guided, Guarded well from every foe. 3 Every day will be the brighter, When thy gracious face we see; Every burden will be lighter, When we know it comes from thee; Spread thy love's broad banner o'er us, (live us strength to serve and wait, Till the glory breaks before us, Through the city's open gate. James D. Bunts (1823-1864). 17. L. M. 1 A WAKE, my soul, and with the sun -*■*• Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and early rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Redeem thy misspent time that's past, And live this day as if thy last; Improve thy talent with due care; For the great day thyself prepare. 21-1 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Let all thy converse be sincere, Thy conscience as the noontide clear; Think how all-seeing God thy ways And all thy secret thoughts surveys. 4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing Glory to the eternal King. Thomas Ken (1637-1711). 18. C. M. 1 AWAKE, my soul, stretch every nerve, -£*■ And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey; Forget the steps already trod, And onward press thy way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. 4 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee, Have I my work begun; And, crowned with victory, at thy feet I'll lay my laurels down. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 215 19. P. M. 1 DEAUTIFUL the little hands, ■*-' That fulfill the Lord's commands; Beautiful the little eyes, Kindled with light from the skies. Beautiful, beautiful little hands, That fulfill the Lord's commands; Beautiful, beautiful little eyes, Kindled with light from the skies. 2 All the little hands were made Jesus' precious cause to aid; All the little hearts to beat Warm in his service so sweet. Beautiful, beautiful little hands, &e. 3 All the little lips should pray To the Saviour every day; All the little feet should go Swift on his errands below. Beautiful, beautiful little hands, &c. 4 What your little hands can do, That the Lord intends for you; Make that thing your first delight, Do it to him with your might. Beautiful, beautiful little hands, &c. T. Corhru. 20. L. M. "DEFORE Jehovah's awful throne -^ Ye nations bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create and he destroy. 216 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay and formed us men; And when, like wandering sheep, we strayed, He brought us to his fold again. 3 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs; High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 4 Wide as the world is thy command, Vast as eternity thy love; Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 21. S. M. 1 "BLEST be the tie that binds *-* Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 21' From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. John Faucett (1740-1817). 22. 8. 1 "DLEST be thou, God of Israel! D Thou, our Father and our Lord! Majesty is thine forever; Ever be thy name adored. 2 Thine, Lord, are power and greatness; Glory, victory, are thy own; All is thine in earth or heaven, Oyer all thy boundless throne. 3 Riches come of thee, and honor; Power and might to thee belong; Thine it is to make us prosper, Only thine to make us strong. -1 Lord, our God. for these thy bounties, Hymns of gratitude we raise; To thy name, forever glorious, Ever we address our praise. Henry U. Onderdonk (1789-1858). 23. S. M. BREATHE on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew. That I may love what thou dost love, And do what thou would'st do! 218 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with thee I will one will, To do or to endure. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly thine, Till all this earthly part of me Glows with thy fire divine! 4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, So I shall never die, But live with thee the perfect life Of thine eternity. £.#a/c/t( 1835-1889). 24. 1 DEETHBEN, let us join to bless -"-^ Christ, our peace and righteousness; Let our praise to him be given, High at God's right hand in heaven. 2 Thee the angels ceaseless sing; Thee we praise, our Priest and King; Worthy is thy name of praise, Full of glory, full of grace. 3 Thou hast the glad tidings brought Of salvation by thee wrought; Wrought to set thy people free. Wrought to bring our souls to thee. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 2 1 ( J 4 May we follow and adore Thee, our Saviour, more and more; Guide and bless us with thy love Till we join thy saints above. 5 Tear not, brethren; joyful stand On the 1 (orders of your land; Christ, the everlasting Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 6 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below: Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. John Cennick (d. 1755). 25. 6 - 5 - 1 T3KIGHTLY gleams our banner, D Pointing to the sky, Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home, on high! Marching through the desert, Gladly thus we pray, Still, with hearts united, Singing on our way, — Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home on high! 2 Jesus. Lord and Master, At thy sacred feet, lb to. with hearts rejoicing, See thy children meet. 220 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Often have we left thee, Often gone astray; Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow way. Brightly gleams our banner, &c. 3 Pattern of our childhood, Once thyself a child, Make our childhood holy, Pure, and meek, and mild. In the hour of danger Whither can we flee, Save to thee, our Saviour, Only unto thee? Brightly gleams our banner, &c. 4 All our days direct us In the way we go; Crown us still victorious Over every foe: Bid thine angels shield us When the storm-clouds lower; Pardon thou and save us In the last dread hour. Brightly gleams our banner, &c. 5 Then with saints and angels May we join above, Offering prayers and praises At thy throne of love. When the march is over, Then come rest and peace, Jesus in his beauty! Songs that never cease! Brightly gleams our banner, &c. Thomas J. Potter (1827-1873). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 221 26. 0.4. 1 pLIXG to the mighty One, ^ Cling in thy grief; Cling to the holy One, He gives relief; (ling to the gracious One, Cling in thy pain; Cling to the faithful One, He will sustain. 2 Cling to the living One, Cling in thy woe; Cling to the loving One, Through all below; Cling to the pardoning One, He speaketh peace; Cling to the healing One, Anguish shall cease. 3 Cling to the pierced One, Cling to his side; Cling to the risen One, In him abide; Cling to the coming One, Hope shall arise; Cling to the reigning One, Joy lights thine eyes. Henry Bennett (1813-1868). 27. C. M. C10ME, Christian children, come and raise ■' Your voice with one accord; Come, sing in joyful songs of praise The glories of your Lord. 222 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Sing of the wonders of his Love, And loudest praises give To him who left his throne above, And died that you might live. 3 Sing of the wonders of his Truth, And read in every page The promise made to earliest youth, Fulfilled to latest age. 4 Sing of the wonders of his Power, Who with his own right arm, Upholds and keeps you hour by hour, And shields from every harm. 5 Sing of the wonders of his Grace, Who made and keeps you his, And guides you to the appointed place, At his right hand in bliss. Dorothy Ann Thrupp (1779-1849). 28. 1 pOME, every youthful heart, ^ That loves the Saviour's name, Your noblest powers exert To celebrate his fame: Tell all above and all below The debt of love to him you owe. 2 He left his starry crown, And laid his robes aside, On wings of love came down, And wept, and bled, and died: What he endured, oh, who can tell. To save our souls from death and hell? 6.8. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 223 3 From the dark grave he rose, The mansion of the dead; And thence his mighty foes In glorious triumph led: L p through the sky the conqueror rode, And reigns on high the Saviour, God. 4 From thence he'll quickly come, His chariot will not stay, And bear our spirits home To realms of endless day; Then shall we see his lovely face, And ever be in his embrace. 5 Jesus, we ne'er can pay The debt we owe thy love; Yet tell us how we may Our gratitude approve: Our hearts, our all, to thee we give; The gift, though small, do thou receive. Samuel Stennett (1727-1795). 29. L. M. 1 f^OME, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove, ^ With light and comfort from above; Be thou our guardian, thou our guide, O'er every thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display, And make us know and love thy way; Plant holy fear in every heart. That we from God may ne'er depart. 224 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. o Lead us to Christ, the living way, Nor let us from his pastures stray; Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God. 4 Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with him for ever blest; Lead us to heaven, its bliss to share, Fullness of joy for ever there. Simon Browne (1680-1732). 30. S. M. 1 riOME, Holy Spirit, come; ^ Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the darkness from our minds, And open all our eyes. 2 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 3 Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood; And to our wondering view reveal The secret love of God. 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life on every part, And new create the whole. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 22- Dwell therefore in our hearts, ()ur minds from bondage free; Then shall we know, and praise, and low The Father, Son, and Thee. Joseph Hart (1712-1768). 31. 7. D. 1 piOME, ye thankful people, come, ^ Eaise the song of harvest home! All is safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin: God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: — Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home! 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto his praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown: First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Pure and holy grain may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take his harvest home; From his field shall in that day All offences purge away: Give his angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In his garner evermore. 228 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To thy final harvest home! Gather thou fhy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, for ever, purified, In thy presence to abide: Come, with all thine angels, come, Eaise the glorious harvest home! Henry Alford (1810-1871). 32. S. M. COME, ye that love the Lord, And let your joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 2 Let those refuse to sing- That never knew our God; But children of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad. 3 The men of grace have found Glory begun below; Celestial fruits on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow. 4 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 22< 5 Then 1 we shall see his face, And never, never sin; There from the rivers of his grace Drink endless pleasures in. 6 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through ImmanuePs ground To fairer worlds on high. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 33. P. M. 1 F)AY is dying in the west; -L' Heaven is touching earth with rest: Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight Through all the sky. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts! Heaven and earth are full of thee! Heav'n and earth are praising thee, () Lord most high! 2 Lord of life, beneath the dome Of the universe, thy home, (iather us who seek thy face To the fold of thy embrace, For thou art nigh. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, &c. Mary A. Lathbury | 1841 ). 34. 7.6. 1 TV)WX in the pleasant pastures, U Beside the waters still, Behold the Shepherd leadeth His little flock at will: 228 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Gently, oh, gently guiding The way his sheep must go, Still onward to the fountain Where the living waters flow. The stranger's voice they heed not, When he seeks their ear to win; And never can a robber To the sheepfold enter in: No hireling is the Shepherd, For he his watch will keep; 'Tis he alone who giveth His own life for his sheep. And all his own he knoweth, He calleth them to come; O'er distant hills they hear him, And so he draws them home. Though the way be set with briars, Though the narrow path be steep, They know his word of warning. And the Shepherd knows his sheep. 4 And other sheep he owneth, Wand'ring from him afar; He, the good Shepherd, knoweth Where all his loved ones are: The blessed day is dawning. That day by him foretold. When they shall own one Shepherd, Safe sheltered in one fold. n Mrs. Anna. Shipton. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 229 35. 1 XjMfK another Sabbath's close, ■*-* Ere again we seek repose, Lord, our song ascends to thee, At thy feet we bow the knee. 2 For the mercies of the day, For this rest upon our way, Thanks to thee alone be giv'n, Lord of earth, and King of heav'n. 3 Cold our service may have been, Mingled every prayer with sin; But thou canst and wilt forgive; By thy grace alone we live. 4 Whilst this thorny path we tread, May thy love our footsteps lead; When our journey here is past, May we rest with thee at last. 5 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove Foretastes of our joys above; While their steps thy pilgrims bend To the rest which knows no end. Anon., 1832. 36. L. M. "DTERXAL Father, strong to save, •*-* Whose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bidst the mighty ocean deep His own appointed limits keep; Oh. hear us as we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 230 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Christ, whose voice the waters heard, And hushed their raging at thy word, Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amid the storm didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 Holy Spirit, who didst brood Upon the waters dark and rude, And bid their angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them whersoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. William Whiting (1825-1878). 37. C. M. 1 "p TERNAL GOD, we look to thee, -^ To thee for help we fly; Thine eye alone our wants can see, Thy baud alone supply. 2 Lord, let thy fear within us dwell, Thy love our footsteps guide; That love will all vain love expel, That fear all fear beside. Pi; USE AND PRAl EB. 231 o Not what we wish, l>ut what we want, let thy grace supply; The good unasked in mercy grant, Tile ill, though asked, deny. J. Merrick (1720-1769). 38. L. M. L>. 1 Tj 1 TERXAL Source of every joy, -^ Well may thy praise our lips employ, While in thy temple we appear, To hail thee, sovereign of the year! Wide as the wheels of nature roll, Thy hand supports and guides the whole, The sun is taught by thee to rise, And darkness when to veil the skies. 2 The flowery spring at thy command, Perfumes the air, adorns the land; The summer rays with vigor shine. To raise the corn, to cheer the vine. Thy hand, in autumn, richly pours, Through all our coasts redundant stores: And winters, softened by thy care, Xo more the face of horror wear. 3 Seasons and months, and weeks and days, Demand successive songs of praise; And he the grateful homage paid, Witli morning light and evening shade. Here in thy house let incense rise. And circling Sabbath bless our eyes. Till to those lofty heights we soar, Where days and years revolve no more. Philip Doddridqe (\ 702- 1751 ). 232 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 39. 1 "DVEEY morning mercies new ■" Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day; For thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2 Still the greatness of thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought to those who pray Strength to stand in evil day. 3 Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail; And, as we confess the sin And the tempter's power within, Feed us with the Bread of Life; Fit us for our daily strife. 4 As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendor burns, Teach us still to turn to thee, Ever blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. Horatius Bonar (1808-1890). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 233 40. 7.5. 1 Tf VEEY morning the red sun ■*-^ Rises warm and bright; But the evening comet h on And the dark, cold night: There's a bright land far away, Where is never-ending day. 2 Every spring the sweet young flowers Open fresh and gay; Till the chilly autumn hours Wither them away: There's a land we have not seen, Where the trees are always green! 3 Little birds sing songs of praise All the summer long; But in colder, shorter days They forget their song; There's a place where angels sing Ceaseless praises to their King. 4 Christ our Lord is ever near Those who follow him! But we cannot see him here, For our eyes are dim: There's a blissful, happy place W Tiere men always see his face. 5 Who shall go to that bright land? All who do the right: Holy children there shall stand Tn their robes of white. For that heaven so bright and blest, Ts our everlasting rest. Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander (1830-1895). 234 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP 41. P. M. 1 "D VERY WHERE, everywhere, -^ God our King is everywhere; Praises sing in grateful chorus, To our Ruler, bending o'er us; Everywhere, everywhere, We may serve him everywhere. 2 Everywhere, every whe£%, God our Judge is everywhere. If we sin, he is beside us; From his eye no night can hide us; Everywhere, everywhere, God is with us everywhere. 3 Everywhere, everywhere, God, our Friend, is everywhere, Loving, guarding, guiding, keeping: He will bless us waking, sleeping; Everywhere, everywhere, God can help us everywhere. Everywhere, everywhere, God our Saviours everywhere; When we pray, hell ever heed us. And to heaven at last will lead us: Then we'll wear crowns so fair, He will give us glory there, PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 235 8.7.4. 1 pATHEK, let thy benediction, -■- Gently falling as the dew, And thy ever-gracious presence, JJless us all our journey through: May we ever Keep the end of life in view. 2 Young in years, we need the wisdom Which can only come from thee; In the morn of our existence Let us thy salvation see: Changed in spirit, We shall then thy children be. 3 When temptations shall assail us, When we falter by the way. Let thine arm of strength defend us; Saviour, hear us when we pray: Thou art mighty, Be thou then our rock and stay. 4 Praise and blessing, power and glory, Will we render. Lord, to thee; For the news of thy salvation Shall extend from sea to sea; All the nations Joyfully shall worship thee. Mrs. M. F. Shelley (1811 ). 43. 7. 1 RATHER, let thy kingdom come— -*- Let it come with living power; Speak at length the final word. Usher in the triumph hour. 236 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Tyrant thrones and idol shrines, Let them from their place be hurled: Enter on thy better reign — Wear the crown of this thy world! 3 Break, triumphant day of God! Break at last, our hearts to cheer; Throbbing souls and holy songs Wait to hail thy dawning here. 4 Empires, temples, sceptres, thrones — May they all for God be won! And, in every human heart, Father, let thy kingdom come! J. P. Hopps (1834 ). 44. C. M. 1 "FATHER of love, our Guide and Friend, -L lead us gently on, Until life's trial time shall end, A heavenly peace be won. 2 We know not what the path may be, As yet by us untrod; But we can trust our all to thee, Our Father and our God. 3 But if some darker lot be good, teach us to endure The sorrow, pain, or solitude, That makes the heart be pure. 4 Christ by no flowery pathway came, And we, his servants here, Must do thy will and praise thy name, In hope, and love, and fear. William J. Irons (1812-1883). - I'l; USE AM) PRAYER. 237 45. C. M. 1 pATHER! whate'er of earthly bliss -L Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise: 2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free! The blessings of thy grace impart, And make me live to thee. 3 Let the sweet hope that thou art mine My life and death attend; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. Anne Steele (1716-1778). 46. S. M. 1 "pOE ever with the Lord! ■*■ Amen! so let it be! Life from the dead is in that word, And immortal it v. 2 Here in the body pent. Absent from him I roam. Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high. Home of my soul, how near, At times, to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 238 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. -i Ah! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! 5 Then, then I feel that he, Remembered or forgot, The Lord is never far from me, Though I perceive him not. 6 To God the Father, Son, And Holy Ghost, be given Eternal praise by saints on earth, And angel choirs in heaven. James Montgomery (1771-1854). 47. 1 17 OR thy mercy and thy grace, -L Faithful through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness; Jesus, our Redeemer, hear. 2 In our weakness and distress Rock of strength, be thou our stay; In the pathless wilderness, Be our true and living way. 3 Who of ns dcnili's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With thy rod and staff, God, Comfort thou his dying bed. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 239 -A Keep us faithful, keep us pure, Keep us evermore thine own; Help, help us to endure; Fit us for the promised crown. 5 So within thy palace gate, We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords and King of kings. Henry Downton (1818 ). 48. 6.5. 1 FORWARD! be our watchword; -*- Steps and voices joined, Seek the things before us, Not a look behind. Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led? Forward through the desert, Through the toil and fight; Jordan flows before us, Zion beams with light. 2 Glories upon glories Hath our God prepared, By the souls that love him One day to be shared; Eye hath not beheld them, Ear hath never heard. Xor of those hath uttered Thought or speech or word. 240 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Forward, marching eastward, Where the heaven is bright, Till the veil be lifted, Till our faith be sight. To th' eternal Father Loudest anthems raise; To the Son and Spirit Echo songs of praise; To the Lord of glory, Blessed three in one, Be by men and angels Endless honors done. Weak are earthly praises, Dull the songs of night; Forward into triumph, Forward into light! Henry Alford (1810-1871). 49. L. M. "PROM all that dwell below the skies -*- Let the Creators praise arise; Let the Eedeemer s name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. Eternal are thy mercies, Lord! Eternal truth attends thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 241 50. L. M. 1 T^ROM every stormy wind that blows, -*- From every swelling tide of woes, There is a ealin, a sure retreat — Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a plaee where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads; A plaee, than all besides more sweet — It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far — by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. 4 There, there, on eagle-wings we soar, And sense and sin becloud no more, And heaven comes down, our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. Hugh Stoivell (1799-1865). 51. 7.6. 1 Tj^ROM Greenland's icy mountains, -L From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand, From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 242 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown: The heathen in his blindness Bows clown to wood and stone. 3 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! oh, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, And you, ye waters, roll. Till like a sea of glory It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Reginald Heber (1783-1826). 52. 8.7. 1 Pi ENTLY, Lord, oh, gently lead us ^ Through this lonely vale of tears, Through the changes thou'st decreed us. Till our last great change appears. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 24o 2 When temptation's darts assail us, When in devious paths we stray, Lei thy goodness never fail us; Lead us in thy perfect way. 3 In the hour of pain and anguish, In the hour when death draws near, Suffer not our hearts to languish. Suffer not our souls to fear. 4 And. when mortal life is ended, Bid us on thy hosom rest. Till, by angel hands attended, We awake among the blest. Thomas Hastings (1784-1872). 53. 8.3.7. 1 Pi ENTLE Shepherd, grant thy blessing " On us now. While before thy throne we bow. 2 Gentle Shepherd, we thy children Seek thy face: Give us now thy heavenly grace. 3 Gentle Shepherd, bless the children Of this fold: Cleanse the hearts of young and old. 4 Gentle Shepherd, when life's ended, Take us home, Xever from thv side to roam. 244 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 54. S. M. 1 Ci IVE forth thine earnest cry, ^ conscience, voice of God! To young and old, to low and high, Proclaim his will abroad. 2 Within the human breast Thy strong monitions plead; Still thunder thy divine protest Against tlr unrighteous deed. 3 Show the true way of peace, thou, our guiding light! From bondage of the wrong release To service of the right. Union (Jewish) Hymnal. 55. L. M. 1 C\ LORY to thee, my God, this night, ^ For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, oh, keep me, King of kings, Beneath thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill that T this day have done; That with the world, myself, and thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Oh, may my sonl on thee repose. And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close. Sleep that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 245 When in the night 1 sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Lei no ill dreams disturb my rest, Xo powers of darkness me molest. Thomas Ken (1637-1711). 56. L. M. 1 C\ LORY to thee, who safe hast kept, ^" And hast refreshed me while I slept; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 2 Lord, I my vows to thee renew; Scatter my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with thyself my spirit fill. 3 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. Thomas Ken (1637-1711). 57. P. M. *'Ci 01) bless you!" from the heart we sing, ^~" God give to every one his grace, Till he on high his ransomed bring To dwell with him in endless peace. God bless you! God bless you! Bless and keep us all in Jesus' love, And, when our partings here are over, Take us to the joys above. 246 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 God bless you on your pilgrim way, Through storm and sunshine guiding still; His presenee guard you day by day, And keep you safe from every ill. God bless you! God bless you, &c. 3 God bless you in this world of strife, When oft the soul would homeward fly, And give the sweetness to your life, Of waiting for the rest on high. God bless you! God bless you, &c. 4 God bless you, and the patience give, To walk through life by Jesus' side; For him to bear, for him to live, And then with him be glorified. God bless you! God bless you, &c. 5 God bless us all, and give us rest When Christ shall come and glory dawn; Our sun is swinging toward the west, Life's little day will soon be gone. God bless yon! God bless you, &c. 58. 1 /^ 01) eternal, mighty King, ^ Unto thee our praise we bring; All the earth doth worship thee, We amid the throng would be. 2 Holy, holy, holy, cry Angels round thy throne on high: Lord of all the heavenly powers, Be the same loud anthem ours. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 247 3 Glorified apostles raise Night and day continual praise; Hast thou not a mission too For thy children here to do? L With the prophet's goodly line We in mystic bond combine; For thou hast to babes revealed Things that to the wise are sealed. •~> Martyrs, in a noble host, Of the cross are heard to boast; Oh that we our cross may bear, And a crown of glory wear. 6 God eternal, mighty King, Unto thee our praise we bring; To the Father and the Son, And the Spirit, three in one. James E. Millard (1823 ). 59. 3.7. 1 C\ OD is love: his mercy brightens ™ All the path in which we rove; Bliss he wakes and woe he lightens; God is wisdom, God is love. 2 Chance and change are busy ever; Man decays, and ages move; But his mercy waneth never: God is wisdom, God is love. 248 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth Will his changeless goodness prove; From the mist his brightness streameth; God is wisdom, God is love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above: Everywhere his glory shineth; God is wisdom, God is love. John Bowring (1792-1872). 60. C. M. 1 C\ OD moves in a mysterious way ^-" His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 249 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The l)iicl may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. William Cowper (1731-1800). 61. 8.7. 1 Ci 01), my King, thy might confessing, ^ Ever will I bless thy name; Day by day thy throne addressing, Still will I thy praise proclaim. 2 Honor great our God befitteth; AVho his majesty can reach? Age to age his works transmitteth, Age to age his power shall teach. 3 They shall talk of all thy glory, On thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of thy dread acts the story, And thy deeds of wonder tell. 4 Nor shall fail from memory's treasure Works by love and mercy w T r ought, Works of love surpassing measure, Works of mercy passing thought. 250 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love, God is good to all creation; All his works his goodness prove. 6 All thy works, Lord, shall bless thee; They shall all thy saints adore; King supreme shall they confess thee, And proclaim thy sovereign power. Richard Mant (1776-1848). 62. L. M. 1 Pi OD of the earth, the sky, the sea! " Maker of all above, below! Creation lives and moves in thee, Thy present life through all doth flow. 2 Thee in the lonely woods we meet, On the bare hills or cultured plains, In every flower beneath our feet, And e'en the still rock's mossy stains. 3 Thy love is in the sunshine's glow, Thy life is in the quickening air; When lightnings flash and storm winds blow, There is thy power, thy law is there. 4 We feel thy calm at evening's hour, Thy grandeur in the march of night: And, when the morning breaks in power, We hear thv word, "Let there be light!" PRAISE AND PRAYER. 251 5 But higher la r. and Ear more clear, Thee in man's spirit we behold; Thine image and thyself are there — Th* indwelling God, proclaimed of old. Anon. 63. 8.4. 1 plOD, that madest earth and heaven, ^ Darkness and light; Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night; May thine angel guards defend us, Slumber sweet thy mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us, This livelong- niffht. 2 Guard us waking, guard us sleeping; And when we die, May we in thy mighty keeping- All peaceful lie; When the last dread trump shall wake us, Do not thou, our God, forsake us, But to reign in glory take us, With thee on high. Reginald Heber (1783-1826) and Richard Whately (1787-1863). 64. 7.6. 1 Pi OD, who hath made the daisies, ^ And every lovely thing, lie will accept our praises. And hearken while we sing; 252 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. He says, though we are simple, Though ignorant we be, "Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." Though we are young and simple, In praise we may be bold; The children in the temple He heard in days of old, And if our hearts are humble, He says to you and me, "Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." He sees the bird that wingeth Its way o'er earth and sky; He hears the lark that singeth Up in the heaven so high; He sees the heart's low breathings, And says (well pleased to see), "Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." Therefore we will come near him, And joyfully we'll sing; No cause to shrink or fear him, We'll make our voices ring: For in our temple speaking, He says to you and me, "Suffer 'the little children, And let them come to me." E. Paxton Hood (1820-1885). PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 253 65. 6.5. 1 / 1 ONE the buds of springtime, ^ Gone the summer flowers; Conic the autumn's ripening, Come the garnering hours: Now tile earth is resting — Resting shrub and tree — Till the spring shall wake them With its minstrelsy. Sing we then the springtime, Sing the summer flowers; Sing the autumn's ripening, Sing the garnering hours. 2 Lord, thou boldest all things, All things in thy hand; Bud, and flower, and harvest Come at thy command. Sing we our thanksgiving, Matron dear and sire; Youthful voices blending, Raise the chorus higher. Sing we then the springtime, &c. Sewall Sylvester Cutting. 66. 7.6. 1/^0 thou in life's fair morning, ^ Go tli ou in thy bloom of youth, And seek, for thine adorning, The precious pearl of truth. Secure the heavenly treasure, And bind it on your heart. And let no earthly pleasure E'er cause it to depart. 254 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Go, while the day-star shineth, Go, while thy heart is light; Go, ere thy strength declineth, While every sense is bright: Sell all thou hast, and buy it: 'Tis worth all earthly things — Rubies and gold and diamonds, Sceptres and crowns of kings. 3 Go, ere the cloud of sorrow Steals o'er thy bloom of youth; Defer not till to-morrow: Go, now, and buy the truth. Go, seek thy great Creator; Learn early to be wise; Go, place upon the altar A morning sacrifice. 67. 7.6. 1 pi when the morning shineth, ^-* Go when the noon is bright; Go when the eve declineth, Go in the hush of night; Go with pure mind and feeling, Fling earthly thought away; And, in thy chamber kneeling, Do thou in secret pray. 2 Remember all who love thee, All who are loved by thee; Pray, too, for those who hate thee. If any such there be. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. Then for thyself, in meekness, A blessing humbly claim: And link with each petition The greai Redeemer's name. Or if 'tis e'en denied thee In solitude to pray, Should holy thoughts come o'er thee When friends are round thy way, E'en then the silent breathing Of thy spirit raised above Will reach his throne of glory, Who is Mercy, Truth, and Love. Jane G. Simpson (1811-1886). 68. 8.7. 1 pRACTOUS Saviour, gentle Shepherd, VX Little ones are dear to thee; Gathered with thine arms, and carried In thy bosom may we be; Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, From all want and danger free. 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave us From thy fold to go astray; By thy look of love directed May we walk the narrow way; Thus direct us and protect us, Lest we fall an easy prey. 256 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Let thy holy word instruct us, Guide us daily by its light; Let thy love and grace constrain us To approve whate'er is right. Take thine easy yoke and wear it, Strengthened with thy heavenly might. 4 Taught to lisp the holy praises Which on earth thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts unfeigned May we our thank-offerings bring; There with all the saints in glory Join to praise our Lord and King. Jane E. Leeson. 69. L. M. 1 Ci RE AT God! we sing that mighty hand, ^ By which supported still we stand: The opening year thy mercy shows; That mercy crowns it to its close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still we are guarded by our God; By his incessant bounty fed, By his unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own: The future, all to us unknown, We to thy guardian care commit, And peaceful leave before thy feet. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 251 I Iii scenes exalted or depressed, Be thou our joy, and thou our rest; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751). 70. 8.6.8.4. 1 XT AIL! sacred da)' of earthly rest, "■ From toil and trouble free; Hail! day of light, that bringest light And joy to me. 2 A holy stillness, breathing calm On all the world around, Uplifts my soul, God, to thee, Where rest is found. 3 On all T think, or say, or do. A ray of light divine Ts shed. God, this day by thee, For it is thine. 4 Accept, God, my hymn of praise, That thou this day hast given. Sweet foretaste of that endless day Of rest in heaven. Godfrey Thring (1823 ). 71. 1 XT AIL to the Lord's Anointed, -*-*- Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed. His reign on earth begun 258 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong. To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in his sight. He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And love and joy, like flowers, Spring in his path to birth: Before him, on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. For him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend ; His kingdom still increasing — A kingdom without end: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove: His name shall stand for ever; That name to us is — Love. James Montgomery (1771-1854.) PRAISE AND PRAYER. 259 72. " S. M. 1 " JAIL to the Sabbath day! *-■*- The day divinely given. When iiK'n to God their homage pay, And earth draws near to heaven. 2 Lord, in this sacred hour, Within thy courts we bend, And bless thy love, and own thy power, Our Father and our Friend. 3 But thou art not alone In courts by mortals trod; Xor only is the clay thine own, When man draws near to God. 4 Thy temple is the arch Of yon unmeasured sky; Thy Sabbath the stupendous march Of vast eternity. 5 Lord, may that holier day Dawn on thy servants' sight; And purer worship may we pay In heaven's unclouded light. Stephen G. Bulfinch (1809-1870). 73. P. M. 1 XT ARK, hark, my soul, angelic songs are swell- J-- 1 - ing O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave- beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more. 260 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome The pilgrims of the night. 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, "Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;" And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the gospel leads us home. Angels of Jesus, &c. 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. Angels of Jesus, &c. 4 Rest comes at length, though life be long and dreary; The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith's journey ends in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. Angels of Jesus, &c. 5 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping; Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weep- ing, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. Angels of Jesus, &c. Frederick W. Faber (1815-1863.) PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 201 74. 0.5.6.5. 1 O AliK, round the God of love -"- Angels are singing; Saints at his feet above Their crowns are flinging. And may poor children dare Hope for acceptance there, Their simple praise and prayer To his throne bringing? 2 Yes, through adoring throngs His pity sees us; 'Midst their seraphic songs Our offering pleases: And thou who here didst prove To babes so full of love, Thou art the same above, Merciful Jesus. Xot a poor sparrow falls But thou art near it; When the young raven calls, Thou, Lord, dost hear it; Flowers, worms, and insects share Hourly thy guardian care: Wilt thou bid us despair? Lord, can we fear it? 4 Lord, tli en thy mercy send On all before thee; Children and children's friend Bless, we implore thee; 262 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Lead us from grace to grace, On through our earthly race. Till all before thy face Meet to adore thee. Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847). 75. C. M. 1 TTABK the glad sound! the Saviour comes *■■*• The Saviour promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes, the prisoners to release In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of his grace, To enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Philip Doddride (1702-1751). 76. 6.4.6.4.6.7.6.4. 1 TJAEK! 'tis the watchman's cry: -*--*- Wake, brethren, wake! Jesus our Lord is nigh: Wake, brethren, wake! PRAISE AM) Vli.W ER. 263 Sleep is i'or sons of nighl ; Ye are children of the light; Yours is the glory bright — Wake, brethren, wake! Call to each waking hand: Watch, brethren, watch! Clear is our Lord's command; Wat eh, brethren, watch! Be ye as they which wait Always at the Bridegroom's gate; Ev'n though he tarry late, Watch, brethren, watch! Heed we the Master's call: Work, brethren, work! There's room enough for all; Work, brethren, work! This vineyard of the Lord Constant labor will afford; Yours is a sure reward; Work, brethren, work! Hear we the Saviour's voice: Pray, brethren, pray! Would ye his heart rejoice? Pray, brethren, pray! Sin calls for constant fear; Weakness needs the strong One near: Long as ye struggle here, Pray, brethren, pray! 264 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 Now sound the final chord: Praise, brethren, praise! Thrice holy is our Lord; Praise, brethren, praise! What more befits the tongues Soon to join the angels' songs? While heaven the note prolongs, Praise, brethren, praise! Ho alius Bonar (1808-1890). 77. 7. 1 TTASTE not! haste not! do not rest! •*-*- Bind the motto to thy breast; Bear it with thee as a spell; Storm or sunshine, guard it well! ||:Heed not flowers that 'round thee bloom, Bear it onward to the tomb.rll Haste not! let no thoughtless deed Mar for aye the spirit's speed; Ponder well and know the right, Onward, then, with all thy might! ||:Haste not! years can ne'er atone For one reckless action done.:!! Eest not! life is sweeping by, Go and- dare before you die; Something mighty and sublime Leave behind to conquer time! ||:Grand it is to live for aye When these forms have passed away. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 265 4 Haste not! real not! calmly wait: Meekly bear the storms of fate! Duty be the polar guide Do the right whate'er betide! ||:Haste not! rest not! conflicts past, God shall crown thy work at last.:|| Goethe (1749-1832). 78. 1 XT EAR the royal summons, -*-*- Gird you for the fight, 'Gainst the pow'rs of darkness March the sons of Light. Fear not you the conflict. On to vict'ry go, You, with Christ as helper, Xo defeat can know. Dare to do your duty, Standing for the right; Dare obey the Master, "Walking- in his light. "When the hosts are rallied, Dare your Lord confess; Dare to bear your witness Other hearts to ble>>. When your Captain calls you, Forward dare to go; When the tempter tries you, Dare to answer "Xo." Dare to do your duty, &c. 266 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. o Armed with Christ's own spirit, Strike at every wrong; Think not of your weakness, He will make you strong. Shrink not then from danger, Bravely hear the cross; Christ will turn to blessing All your seeming loss. Dare to do your duty, &c. -i Hear the royal promise, Victory is sure; Wrong shall he defeated, Eight shall reign secure. March we on with courage; Help to save the world; Be this conquering banner O'er all lands unfurled. Dare to do your duty, &c. 79. L. M. D. 1 TTE leadeth me: blessed thought, "■"-*■ words with heav'nly comfort fraught, Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me! he leadeth me! By his own hand he leadeth me! His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand lie leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea — Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me! he leadeth me, &c, PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 267 3 Lord, 1 would clasp thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur, nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that Leadeth me. He leadeth me! he leadeth me, &c. 1 And when my task on earth is done, When by thy grace the viet'ry's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. He leadeth me! he leadeth me, &c. Joseph II. Gilmore (1834 ). 80. C. M. "OLY and reverend is the name Of our eternal King; Thrice holy Lord! the angels cry; Thrice holy! let us sing. H' 2 The deepest reverence of the mind, Pay, my soul! to God; Lift with thy hands a holy heart To his sublime abode. 3 With sacred awe pronounce his name, Whom words nor thoughts can reach; A broken heart shall please him more Than the best forms of speech. 4 Thou holy God! preserve our souls From all pollution free: The pure in heart are thy delight, And they thy face shall see. John Needham (1713-1781). 26S A MANUAL OF WOKSHIP. 81. 1 TTOLY Father, cheer our way -*--*- With thy love's perpetual ray; Grant us ev'ry closing day Light at evening time. 2 Holy Saviour, calm our fears, When earth's brightness disappears; Grant us in our later years Light at evening time. 3 Holy Spirit, be thou nigh, When in mortal pains we lie; Grant us, when we come to die, Light at evening time. Richard H. Robinson. 82. 8.7. D. 1 XT OLY Father, thou hast taught me " I should live to thee alone; Year by year thy hand hath brought me On through dangers oft unknown. When I wandered, thou hast found me; When I doubted, sent me light; Still thine arm has been around me, All my paths were in thy sight. 2 In the world will foes assail me, Craftier, stronger far than I; And the strife may never fail me, Well T know, before I die. Therefore, Lord, T come believing Thou canst give the power I need; Through the prayer of faith receiving Strength — the Spirit's strength, indeed. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 269 3 I would trust iu thy protect ion, Wholly rest upon thine arm: Follow wholly thy direction, Thou, mine only guard from harm! Keep me from mine own undoing, Help me turn to thee when tried, Still my footsteps, Father, viewing, Keep me ever at thy side. John M. Scale (1818-1866). 83. L. M. TTOTT blest the righteous when he dies — -1"*- When sinks a weary soul to rest! How mildly beam the elosing eyes! How gently heaves the expiring breast! 2 So lade- a summer cloud away: So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore. '■> A holy quiet reigns around — A calm which life nor death destroys: And naught disturbs that peace profound, Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 4 Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say — "How blest the righteous when he dies." Anna L. Barbauld (1743-1825). 270 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 84. 11. 1 TTOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, J--*- Is laid for your faith in his exeellent word ! What more can he say than to you he hath said. You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? 2 Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed: I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; 111 strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 When through fiery trials thy pathway 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. 5 The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul though all hell shall endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake. George Keith (about 1640-1714). 85. C. M. 1 TTOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds -*--*- In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 271 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breasi ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Dear name, the rock on which I build. My shield and hiding place, My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace! 4 Jesus, my shepherd, guide, and friend, My prophet, priest, and king, My Lord, my life, my way, my end — Accept the praise I bring. •5 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought: But when I see thee as thou art, T'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then T would thy love proclaim With ev'ry fleeting breath: And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. John Newton (172.5-1807). 86. C. M. 1 TTOW shall the young secure their hearts, -*"*- And guard their lives from sin? Thy word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 272 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 'I When once it enters to the mind, Jt spreads such light abroad; The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day; And, through the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. 4 Thy word is everlasting truth; How pure is every page! That holy book shall guide our youth. And well support our age. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 87. C. M. D. 1 " HEARD the voice of Jesus say, *- "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water! thirsty one, Stoop clown, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 273 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "1 am this dark world's Light: Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy day he bright. " I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my Star, my Sun, And in that light of life I'll walk Till traveling days are done. Horatius Bonar (1808-1890). 88. 7.6. D. 1 TN heavenly love abiding, ■*■ No change my heart shall fear; And safe is such confiding, For nothing changes here; The storm may roar without me, My heart may low he laid, But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever he may guide me, No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack. His wisdom ever waketh, His sight is never dim, He knows the way he taketh, And I will walk with him. 3 Green pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen; Bright skies will soon be o'er me, Where darkest clouds have been. 274 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. My hope I cannot measure, My path to life is free, My Saviour has my treasure, And he will walk with me. Anna Lcetitia Waring (1820 ). 89. P. M. 1 ' " NEED thee every hour, -*- Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. I need thee, oh! I need thee; Every hour I need thee; Oh, bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee. 2 I need thee every hour; Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their power When thou art nigh. I need thee, &c. 3 T need thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. I need thee, &c. 4 I need thee every hour: Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfill. I need thee, &c. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 275 5 I Heed thee c\ cry hour, Mosi holy One: Uli, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. I need thee, &c. Antie S. Hawks (1835 ). 90. 8. 1 TXSPIKER and hearer of prayer, - 1 - Thou Shepherd and Guardian of thine, My all to thy covenant care, I. sleeping or waking, resign. 2 If thou art my Shield and my Sun, The night is no darkness to me; And fast as my minutes roll on, They bring me but nearer to thee. 3 A sovereign Protector I have, Unseen, yet forever at hand; Unchangeably faithful to save, Almighty to rule and command. 4 His smiles and his comfort abound, His grace, as the dew, shall descend; And walls of salvation surround The soul he delights to defend. Augustus M. Toplady (1740-1778). 91. 8.7. 1 TN the cross of Christ I glory, -*- Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 276 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the snn of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. John Bowring (1792-1872). 92. 8.7.4.7. 1 TN the vineyard of our Father *■ Daily work we find to do; Scattered gleanings we may gather, Though we are but young and few; Little clusters Help to fill the garners too. 2 Toiling early in the morning. Catching moments through the day, Nothing small or lowly scorning, While we work, and watch, and pray; Gathering gladly Free-will offerings by the way. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 277 3 Steadfast, then, in our endeavor, Heavenly Father, may we be; And forever and forever We will give the praise to thee; Hallelujah Singing, all eternity. Thomas McKellar (1812-1899). 93. 8.7.4.7. 1 T X thy name, Lord, assembling, -*- We, thy people, now draw near; Teach us to rejoice with trembling: Speak, and let thy servants hear; Hear with meekness — Hear thy word with godly fear. 2 While our days on earth are lengthened, May we give them. Lord, to thee; Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened, May we rim nor weary be, Till thy glory Without cloud in heaven we see. 3 There, in worship purer, sweeter, All thy people shall adore: Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before: Full enjoyment, Full and pure forevermore. Amen. Thomas Kelly H 769-1 855 \ 278 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 94. C. M. 1 1 SING the almighty power of God, -*- That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. 2 1 sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, That filled the earth with food: He formed the creatures with his word, And then pronounced them good. 4 Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, Where'er I turn mine eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky. 5 Therms not a plant or flower below But makes thy glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from thy throne. 6 Creatures, as numerous as they be, Are subject to thy care; There's not a place where we can flee, But God is present there. 7 His hand is my perpetual guard; He guides me with his eye; How should I then forget the Lord, Who is forever nigh? Isaac Watts (1674-1748). PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 279 95. P. M. 1 1 THINK, when I read that sweet story of old, -1 When Jesus was here among men, How he called little children, as lambs to his fold, 1 should like to have been with him then. 1 wish that his hands had been placed on my head, That his arms had been thrown around me, And that 1 might have seen his kind look when he said "Let the little ones come unto me." 2 Vet still to his footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in his love; And if I thus earnestly seek him below, I shall see him and hear him above, In that beautiful place he has gone to prepare For all who are washed and forgiven: And many dear children are gathering there, "For of such is the kingdom of heaven."' 3 But thousands and thousands, who wander and fall, Never heard of that heavenly home; I should like them to know there is room for them all, And that Jesus has bidden them come. T long for that blessed and glorious time, The fairest, and brightest, and best. "When the dear little children of every clime Shall crowd to his arms and be blest. Jemima Luke (1813 ). 280 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 96. S. M. D. 1 T" WAS a wandering sheep, -■- I did not love the fold; 1 did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controlled. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roam. 2 The Shepherd sought his sheep; The Father sought his child; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts waste and wild. They found me nigh to death, Famished, and faint, and lone; They bound me with the bands of love; They saved the wandering one. 3 They spoke in tender love, They raised my drooping head; They gently closed my bleeding wounds, My fainting soul they fed. They washed my filth away, They made me clean and fair; They brought me to my home in peace, The long-sought wanderer. 4 Jesus my Shepherd is, 'Twas he that loved my soul; 'Twas he that washed me in his blood, ? Twas he that made me whole; Twas he that sought the lost, That found the wandering sheep; 'Twas he that brought me to the fold, 'Tis he that still doth keep. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 281 I was a wandering sheep, 1 would not be controlled; But now 1 love my Shepherd's voice, I love, I love the fold. I was a wayward child, I once preferred to roam; But now I love my Father's voice, 1 love, I love his home. Horatius Bonar (1808-1890). 97. C. M. 1 JERUSALEM, my happy home, " Name ever dear to me; When shall my labors have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee? 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold; Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, Thy streets of shining gold? 3 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Saviour stand; And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. 4 Jerusalem, my happy home, My soul still pants for thee; Then shall my labors have an end, When T thy joys shall see. Latin Hymn. Eighth Century. "F. B. P.," tr., 1616. 282 A MANUAL UF WORSHIP. 98. 7.6. 1 TESUS, from thy throne on high, ** Far above the bright blue sky, Look on us with loving eye: Hear us, holy Jesus. 2 Make us brave without a fear, Make us happy, full of cheer, Sure that thou art always near: Hear us, holy Jesus. 3 May we grow, from day to day, Glad to learn each holy way, Ever ready to obey: Hear us, holy Jesus. 4 May we prize our Christian name, May we guard it free from blame, Fearing all that causes shame: Hear us, holy Jesus. 5 May we ever try to be From our sinful tempers free, Pure and gentle, Lord, like thee: Hear us, holy Jesus. 6 Jesus, Son of God most high. "WTio didst in the manger lie, Who upon the cross didst die: Hear us, holy Jesus. Thomas B Pollock (1836- PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 2-S3 1 JESUS, holy, undefiled, " Listen to a Little child; Thou hast sent the glorious light, Chasing far the silent night. 2 Thou hast sent the sun to shine O'er this glorious world of thine; Warmth to give, and pleasant glow On each tender flower below. Now the little birds arise, Chirping gayly in the skies; Thee their tiny voices praise In the early songs they raise. 4 Thou by whom the birds are fed. Give to me my daily bread; And thy Holy Spirit give, Without whom I cannot live. 5 Make me, Lord, obedient, mild, As becomes a little child; All day long, in every way. Teach me what to do and say. C> Make me, Lord, in work and play, Thine more truly every day: And when thou at last shalt come, Take me to thy heavenly home. Mrs. E. Shepcote, 1840. 284 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 100. 6.5. 1 JESUS is our Shepherd, ^ Wiping every tear; Folded in his bosom, What have we to fear? Only let us follow Whither he doth lead, To the thirsty desert, Or the dewy mead. Gladly we will follow, Guided by his hand, He at last will bring us To the heavenly land. 2 Jesus is our Shepherd, Well we know his voice; How its gentlest whisper Makes our hearts rejoice; Even when he chideth, Tender is its tone; None but he shall guide us, We are his alone. Gladly we will follow, &c. 3 Jesus is our Shepherd; With his goodness now And his tender mercy He doth us endow; Let us sing his praises With a gladsome heart, Till in heaven we meet him, Never more to part. Gladly we will follow, &c. Hugh Stcrwell, vv. 1, 2 (1799-1865). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 285 101. 7. D. 1 JESUS, lover of my soul! *J Let me to thy bosom fly While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, Oh, receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me; All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of thy wing. Q Thou, Christ! art all T want. More than all in thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick and lead the blind; Just and holy is thy name, T am all unrighteousness: False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin: Let the healing streams abound. Make and keep me pure within: 286 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart; Eise to all eternity. Charles Wesley (1708-1788). 102. 6.5. 1 TESTIS, meek and gentle, ** Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear thy children's cry. 2 Pardon our offences, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. 3 Give us holy freedom, Fill our hearts with love; Draw us, holy Jesus, To thy realms above. 4 Lead us on our journey, Be thyself the way, Through terrestrial darkness To celestial day. 5 Jesus, meek and gentle. Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour, Haar thy children's cry. George R. Prynne (1818 .) PRAISE AND PRAYER. 287 103. L. M. 1 J"ESUS shall reign where'er the sun ** Doth his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore "1" ill moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Their highest honors to our King, Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 104. 8.7. 1 TESTIS, tender Shepherd, hear me, *J Bless thy little lamb to-night: Through the darkness be thou near me, Keep me safe till morning light. 288 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 All this day thy hand has led me, And I thank thee for thy care; Thou hast clothed me, warmed, and fed me, Listen to my evening prayer. 3 Let my sins be all forgiven, Bless the friends I love so well; Take me, when I die, to heaven, Happy there with thee to dwell. Mrs. Mary Lundie Duncan (1814-1840). 105. C. M. 1 JESUS, the very thought of thee *J With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Jesus' name, The Saviour of mankind. 3 hope of every contrite heart, joy of all the meek! To those who fall how kind thou art, How good to those who seek! 4 And those who find thee find a bliss Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is None but his loved oues know. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 289 Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And through eternity. St. Bernard (1091-1153); Edward Caswall, ir. 106. L. M. 1 JUST as I am, without one plea, *J But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidst me come to thee, Lamb of God, I come. 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, Lamb of God, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings within, and fears without, Lamb of God, I come. 4- Just as I am — poor, wretched, blind- Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am. thou wilt receive. Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve: Because thy promise I believe. Lamb of God. I come. 290 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. (i Just as I am, thy love unknown Has broken every harrier down; Xow to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871). 107. C. M. D. I" AMP of our feet, whereby we trace -^ Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heav nly grace, Brook by the traveler's way; Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; Word of the everlasting God, Will of his glorious Son; Without thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won? Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts; And to its heavenly teaching turn, With simple, childlike hearts. Bernard Barton (1784-1849). 108. P. M. 1 T AUNCH thy bark! launch thy bark on the -^ swelling tide, But 0, look up and lean on heaven, as swiftly on you glide; For perils all around tbee lie, like rocks upon the sea; And he who slumbers on the watch a shapeless wreck may be. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 291 2 Hoist thy flag! hoist thy flag! nail it to the mast; The Hag of justice and of truth upon the breezes cast ; And 'neath that banner's glorious folds spread out thy flowing sail; Press onward to the destined port before the favoring gale. 3 Speed thee on! speed thee on o'er the troubled sea : But 0, let wisdom steer thy bark, and truth thy compass be. Unloose thy sail; God speed thee now, thy vigil never cease. Till, anchored in the heavenly port, thou find eternal peace. 109. 6.5. D. 1 T AY thy hand upon me -^ When I fall asleep, Thraugh the silent hours, Close beside me keep; Then the prince of darkness, Ruler of the air, Will not dare to touch me, If thy hand is there. 2 Lay thy hand upon me, Tenderly restrain All too eager longings. Every impulse vain; Calm my spirit's chafing. Restless with long care; Murmurs melt in silence, When thy hand is there. 292 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Lay thy hand upon me When 1 rashly stray Into paths forbidden, Choosing my own way: Ah! how much correction, Lord, I have to bear; Yet must take it meekly, For thy hand is there. 4 Lead me now and always, Even to the last; Till the way is ended, And the darkness past: Till I reach the glory I was born to share; This its crown and centre, That my Lord is there. c. M. N- 110. 10.4.10.10. 1 T BAD, kindly Light, amid tlr encircling gloom, -^ Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home — Lead thou me on! Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene — one step enough for me. 2 T was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on. T loved to choose and see my path: but now- Lead thou me on! T loved the garish day, and, spite of fears. Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 293 3 So long thy power hath blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on! O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone, And with the morn those angel faces smile Which 1 have loved long since, and lost awhile. John Henry Newman (1801-189UJ. 111. P. M. 1 T ET others praise the ruby bright ^ In the red wine's sparkling glow, But give to me the diamond light Of the fountains clearer flow. Then give me the cup of cold water, The pure, sweet cup of cold water: For nature gives to all that lives But the cup of pure cold water. 2 The lark soars up with a lighter strain, When the wave has wet her wing; And the "thundering steed" flings back his mane In the might of the crystal spring. Then give me, &e. 3 The feet of earthly men have trod The blood from the bleeding vine. But the stream comes fresh from the hand of That fills this cup of mine. [God Then give me, &c. George TV. Bethune (1805-1862). 294 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 112. C. M. 1 T IFT up to God the voice of praise, -*^ Whose breath our souls inspired; Loud and more loud the anthem raise, With grateful ardor fired. 2 Lift up to God the voice of praise, Whose goodness, passing thought, Loads every minute, as it flies, With benefits unsought. 3 Lift up to God the voice of praise, For hope's transporting ray, Which lights, through darkest shades of death. To realms of endless day. Ralph Wardlaw (d. 1853). 113. 6.5. 1 T ITTLE drops of water, -" Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean, And the beauteous land. 2 And the little moments, Humble though they be, Make the mighty ages, Of eternity. 3 So our little errors Lead the soul away From the paths of virtue, Into sin to stray. PRAISE AND PRAYER. _ ,l .»."> 4 Little seeds of mercy, Sown by youthful hands, Grow to bless the nations Far in heathen lands. 5 Little deeds of kindness, Little words of love, Make our earth an Eden, Like the heaven above. Jehoiada Brewer (1752-1817). 114. 7. D. 1 ¥ ITTLE travelers Zionward, -^ Each one entering into rest, In the kingdom of your Lord, In the mansions of the blest: There to welcome, Jesus waits. Gives the crowns his followers win; Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let the little travelers in. 2 Who are they whose little feet. Pacing life's dark journey through, Now have reached that heavenly seat They had ever kept in view? "I from Greenland's frozen land;" "I from India's sultry plain;" "I from Afric's barren sand;" "I from islands of the main." 3 All their earthly journey past, Every tear and pain gone by. Here together met at last At the portal of the sky; 296 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. • Each the welcome, Come! awaits, Conquerors over death and sin; Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let the little travelers in. James Edmeston (1791-1867). 115. 8.7.4.7. 1 T OED, dismiss us with thy blessing, -^ Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us, each thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace; Oh, refresh us, Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound; May thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away, Borne on angel's wings to heaven, Glad the summons to obey — May we, ready, Eise and reign in endless day. John Fawcett (1739-1817). 116. L. M. 1 T OED, I have pass'd another day, -^ And come to thank thee for thy care; Forgive my faults in work and play, And listen to my evening prayer. PRAISE AND l'UAYER. 29< 2 Thy favor gives me daily bread, And friends, who all my wants supply; And safely now 1 rest my head, Preserved and guarded by thine eye. 3 Look down in pity, and forgive Whate'er I've said or done amiss; And help me, every day I live, To serve thee better than in this. 4 Xow, while I sleep, be pleased to take A helpless child beneath thy care; And condescend for Jesus' sake To listen to my evening prayer. 117. P. M. 1 T ORD, I hear of showers of blessing -^ Thou art scattering full and free; Showers the thirsty land refreshing; Let some droppings fall on me. Even me, even me, Let some droppings fall on me. 2 Pass me not, God, my Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather Let thy mercy fall on me. Even me, &c. 3 Pass me not, O gracious Saviour: Let me live and cling to thee: Fain I'm longing for thy favor: Whilst thou'rt calling, call for me— Even me, &c. 298 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. -i Pass me not, mighty Spirit; Thou canst make the blind to see: Witnesses of Jesus' merit, Speak the word of power to me — Even me, &c. 5 Love of God, so pure and changeless; Blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so rich and boundless, Magnify it all in me — Even me, &c. 6 Pass me not, thy lost one bringing; Bind my heart, Lord, to thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing, Blessing others, oh, bless me — Even me, &c. Elizabeth Codner, 1860. 118. L. M. 1 T ORD of all being! throned afar, -^ Thy glory flames from sun and star; Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near! 2 Sun of our life! thy quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope! thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night. 3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn; Our noontide is thy gracious dawn: Our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign: All, save the clouds of sin, are thine, PRAISE AND PRAYER. 299 4 Lord oi' all life, below, above, Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love; Before thy ever-blazing throne We ask no lustre of our own. 5 Grant us thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for thee, Till all thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1807-1894). 119. 7. D. 1 T OED-of earth! thy forming hand -^ Well this beauteous frame hath planned; Woods that wave, and hills that tower, Ocean rolling in his power: Yet, amid this scene so fair, Should I cease thy smile to share, What were all its joys to me? Whom have I on earth but thee? Lord of heaven! beyond our sight Shines a world of purer light: There in love's unclouded reign Parted hands shall meet again: Oh, that world is passing fair! Yet, if thou wert absent there, What were all its joys to me? Whom have I in heaven but thee? Robert Grant (1785-1838). 300 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 120. 8.6. 1 T (3RD of my life, whoso tender care -^ Hath led me on till now, Here lowly at the hour of prayer, Before thy throne I bow; 1 bless thy gracious hand, and pray Forgiveness for another day. 2 0, may I daily, hourly strive In heavenly grace to grow; To thee and to thy glory live, Dead to all else below; Tread in the path my Saviour trod, Though thorny, yet the path of God. 3 With prayer, my humble praise I bring, For mercies day by day: Lord, teach my heart, thy love to sing Lord, teach me how to pray. All that I am and have, to thee I offer through eternity. "£2 Chelsea." 1838. 121. 8.4. 1 T ORD of the harvest, thee we hail! -^ Thine ancient promise doth not fail; The varying seasons haste their round; With goodness all our years are crowned; Our thanks we pay, This holy day; Oh, let our hearts in tune be found. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 301 When spring doth wake the song of mirth, When summer warms the fruitful earth. When autumn yields its ripened grain, Or winter -weeps the naked plain, We still do sing- To thee, our King; Through all their changes thou dost reign. But chiefly when thy liberal hand Bestows new plenty o'er the land. When sounds of music fill the air. As homeward all their treasures bear; We, too. will raise Our hymn of praise, For we thy common bounties share. Lord of the harvest, all is thine: The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground. The skill that makes our fruits abound: Xew every year Thy gifts appear: Mew praises from our lips shall sound. 122. C. M. 1 T OKI), when my raptured thought surveys -^ Creation's beauties o'er, All nature joins to teach thy praise, And bid my soul adore. ? Where'er I turn my gazing eyes, Thy radiant footsteps shine; Ten thousand pleasing wonders rise. And speak their source divine. 302 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. o On me thy providence has shone With gentle, smiling rays; Oh, let my lips and life make known Thy goodness and thy praise. 4 All-bounteous Lord, thy grace impart! Oh, teach me to improve Thy gifts with humble, grateful heart, And crown them with thy love. Anne Steele (1716-1778). 123. 8.7. 1 T OVE divine, all love excelling, -^ Joy of heaven, to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown; Jesus, thou art all compassion; Pure, unbounded love thou art; Visit us with thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. 2 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more, thy temples leave: Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above, Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation. Pure and sinless let us be; Let us see thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in thee; PRAISE AM) PRA1 ER. 303 Changed from glory ui)t<> glory, Till in heaven we take our place: Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise! Charles Wesley (1708-1788). 124. 7.5. 1 "VTIGHTY Spirit, gracious Guide, -^ Let thy light in us abide; Ever walking by thy side, Grant us heavenly love! 2 Love is kind, and suffers long; Love is meek, and thinks no wrong; Love than death itself more strong: Therefore give us love. 3 Prophecy will fade away, Melting in the light of day; Love will ever with us stay: Therefore give us love. 4 Faith will vanish into sight: Hope be emptied in delight; Love in heaven will shine more bright: Therefore give us love. 5 Faith, and hope, and love we see Joining hand in hand agree; But the greatest of the three, And the best, is love. 304 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 6 From the overshadowing Of thy gold and silver wing, Shed on us, who to thee sing, Holy, heavenly love! Christopher Wordsu-orth (1807-1885). 125. 0.4. 1 "\/f Y faith looks up to thee, -*■"- Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine: Now hear me while I pray; Take all my guilt away; Oh, let me from this day Be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, Oh, may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be — A living fire. 3 "While life's dark maze I tread. And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day. Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. PRAISE AND PRAYER. ol»5 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Saviour, then, in love, Fear and distress remove; Oh, bear me safe above — A ransomed soul. Ray Palmer (1808-1887). 126. 8.4. 1 AT Y God, is any hour so sweet, -***• From blush of morn to evening star, As that which calls me to thy feet, The hour of prayer? 2 Blest is the tranquil hour of morn, And blest that solemn hour of eve When, on the wings of prayer upborne, The world I leave. 3 Then is my strength by thee renewed; Then are my sins by thee forgiven; Then dost thou cheer my solitude With hopes of heaven. 4 Xo words can tell what sweet relief Here for my every want I find, What strength for warfare, balm for grief, What peace of mind. 5 Lord! till I reach that blissful shore, Xo privilege so dear shall be. As thus my inmost soul to pour In prayer to thee. Charlotte Elliott (1 789-1871). 306 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 127. 8.4. 1 A/fY God, my Father, while I stray •^■'-^ Far from my home in life's rough way, Oh, teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done." 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, "Thy will be done." 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved, no longer nigh? Submissive still would I reply, "Thy will be done." 4 If thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize — it ne'er was mine; I onlv yield thee what is thine; "Thy will be done." 5 Let but my fainting heart be blest With thy good Spirit for its guest, My God, to thee I leave the rest; "Thy will be done." 6 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to sav, "Thy will be done." 7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, "Thy will be done." Amen. Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871.) ri;.\i>i: and prayer. 30' 128. S. M. 1 ATV soul, be on thy guard! x *-*- Ten thousand foes arise; The hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 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 victory won, Xor lay thine armor down; Thy arduous work will not be done Till thou obtain thy crown. 4 Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God; He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, To his divine abode. George Heath id. 1822). 129. S. M. 1 "Y/TY times are in thy hand, -L'-*- My God, I'd have them there; My life, my friends, my soul, I leave Entirely to thy care. 2 My times are in thy hand. Whatever they may be; Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best mav seem to thee. 308 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 My times are in thy hand; Why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 My times are in thy hand, 111 always trust in thee; And after death at thy right hand I shall for ever he. Wm. Freeman Lloyd (1791-1853). 130. 6.4. 1 1VTEAREK, my God, to thee, -^ Nearer to thee! E'en though it he a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall he, Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee! 2 Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me. My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee! PRAISE AND PRAYER. 309 Then with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee! Or if on joyful wing (leaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly — Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee! Sarah F. Adams (1805-1849). 131. 11.5. 1 "VTOW God be with us, for the night is closing. -^ Darkness and light are both of his dispos- ing. Beneath his shadow, here to rest we yield us. For he will shield us. 2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us: Till morning eometh, watch, Master, o'er ns; In soul and body thou from harm defend us; Thine angels send us. 3 We have no refuge; none on earth to aid us, Save thee, Father, who thine own hast made us: But thy dear presence will not leave them lonely Who sock thee only. oil) A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4: Father, thy name be praised, thy kingdom given, Thy will he done on earth, as 'tis in heaven; Keep ns in life, forgive our sins, deliver Us now and ever. Petrus Herbert; tr. bu Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878). 132. P. M. 1 XTOW 1 lay me down to sleep, ^ In thy shadows soft and deep; 1 pray thee, Lord, my sold to keep. I lay me down, Among thy shadows soft, and dark, and deep. I pray thee, Lord, A helpless soul that leans on thee to keep. 2 If I should die before I wake, For thy unfailing mercy's sake, I pray thee, Lord, my soul to take. If I should die In some deep dream and never here awake, If I should die, I trust thee, Lord, my sleeping soul to take. Melancthon W. Stryker (1851 ). 133. 6.7.6. i "]Y ()W thank we a11 our God < -^ With heart, and hands, and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers' arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love. And still is ours to-dav. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. : > 1 1 2 may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in this grace, And guide us when perplext, And free us from all ills Tn this world and the next. Martin Rinkart, 1644 ; tr. by Miss Catherine Winkworih (1829-1878). 134. 6.5. 1 "NTOW the day is over, -^ Nighl is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Xow the darkness gathers. Stars begin to peep. Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose: With thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain: Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 312 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 6 Through the long night watches May thine angels spread Their white wings above me, "Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In thy holy eyes. S. Baring-Gould (1834 ). 135. 1 "YTOW the shades of night are gone; -^ Now the morning light is come. Lord, we would be thine to-day: Drive the shades of sin away. 2 Fill our souls with heavenly light; Banish doubt, and clear our sight: In thy service, Lord, to-day, Help us labor, help us pray. 3 Keep our wayward passions bound; Save us from our foes around; Going out and coming in, Keep us safe from every sin. 4 When our work of life is past, Oh, receive us all at last: Sin's dark night shall be no more When we reach the heavenly shore. Samson Occum (1723-1792). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 31o 136. L. M. 1 A COME! loud anthems let us sing, ^ Loud thanks to our Almighty King; And high our grateful voices raise, As our salvation's Rock we praise. 2 Into his presence let us haste, To thank him for his favors past; To him address in joyful songs, The praise that to his name belongs. 3 For God. the Lord, enthroned in state, Is with unrivaled glory great; The depths of earth are in his hand, Her secret wealth at his command. 4 let us to his courts repair, And bow with adoration there; Low on our knees with reverence fall, And on the Lord, our Maker, call. Tate and Brady. 137. 7.6. 1 f\ DAY of rest and gladness! ^ day of joy and light! balm of care and sadness. Most beautiful, most bright! On thee, the high and lowly, "Rending before the throne, Sing, Holy, holy, holy. To the great Three in One! ol4 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee, our Lord, victorious, The Spirit sent from heaven, And thus on thee, most glorious, A triple light was given. 3 To-clay on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 4 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest: To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To thee, blest Three in One. Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885). 138. S. M. 1 A EVERLASTING Light! ^ Giver of dawn and day, Dispeller of the ancient night Tn which creation lav. PRAISE AND I'llW ER. 315 2 o everlasting Health! Flow through life's inmost springs; The heart's besl Miss, the soul's best wealth, What life thy presence brings! 3 everlasting Truth! The soul of all that's true, Sure guide alike of age and youth, Lead me and teach me too. 4 O everlasting Might! My broker life repair; Nerve thou my will, and clear my sight, Give strength to do and hear. 5 everlasting Love! Wellspring of grace and peace; Ponr down thy fullness from above, Bid doubt and trouble cease! Horatius Bonar (18U8-1890). 139. C. M. 1 f\ FOR a heart to praise my God, ^ A heart from sin set free; A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me. 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My dear Redeemer's throne: ^liere only Christ is heard to speak, "Where Jesus reigns alone. 316 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean; Which neither life nor death can part P'rom him that dwells within. 4 A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good; A copy, Lord, of thine. 5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Come quickly from above; Write thy new Name upon my heart, Thy new, best Name of Love. Charles Wesley (1708-1788). 140. L. M. 1 A GOD of love, King of peace, ^ Make wars throughout the world to cease; The wrath of sinful man restrain, Give peace, God, give peace again. 2 Remember, Lord, thy works of old, The wonders that our fathers told; Remember not our sin's dark stain, Give peace, God, give peace again! 3 Whom shall we trust but thee, Lord? Where rest hut on thy faithful word? None ever called on thee in vain. Give peace, God, give peace again! PRAISE AND PRAYER. 317 Where saints and angels dwell above, All hearts are knit in holy love; Oh. bind us in that heavenly chain! Give peace, God, give peace again! Henry W. Baker (1821-1877). 141. C. M. 1 f\ GOD, our help in ages past, ^ Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Beneath the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They die forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 318 A Manual of worship. (> God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while life shall last, And our eternal home! Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 142. C. M. 1 AH, happy is the man who hears ^ Religion's warning voice, And who celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice. 2 For she has treasures greater far Than east or west unfold; More precious are her bright rewards Than gems, or stores of gold. 3 Her right hand offers to the just Immortal, happy days; Her left, imperishable wealth And heavenly crowns displays. 4 And, as her holy labors rise, So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. Michael Bruce (1746-1767). 143. C. M. 1 (^H, that the Lord would guide my ways ^ To keep his statutes still: Oh, that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 319 2 Oh, send thy Spirit down, to write Thy law upon my heart: Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Or aet the liar's part. 3 Order my footsteps by thy word, Ami make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord! But keep my conscience clear. -i Make me to walk in thy commands — 'Tis a delightful road: Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, Offend against my God. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 144. 7.6. 1 A JESUS, thou art standing ^ Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: Shame on us, Christian brethren, His name and sign who bear, Oh, shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep him standing there. 2 Jesus, thou art knocking; And lo, that hand is scarred, And thorns thy brow encircle, And tears thy face have marred: Oh, love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait, Oh, sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate. 320 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Jesus, thou art pleading In accents meek and low — "I died for you, my children, And will ye treat me so?" Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore. William Walsham How (1823-1897). 145. L. M. OLOVE divine, that stoop'st to share Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear! On thee we cast each earth-born care; We smile at pain while thou art near. 2 Though long the weary way we tread, And sorrows crown each lingering year, No path we shun, no darkness dread, Our hearts still whispering, "Thou art near.' 3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief, And trembling faith is changed to fear, The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf, Shall softly tell us thou art near. 4 On thee we cast our burdening woe, Love divine, for ever dear! Content to suffer while we know, Living or dying, thou art near. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1807-1894). PRAISE AND PRAYER. oL'l 146. L. M. / \ MASTEB, let me walk with thee ^ hi lowly paths of service free; Tell me thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee In closer, dearer company. In work that keeps faith clear and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way: In peace that only thou canst give. With thee. Master, let me live. Washington Gladden (1830 ). 147. 8.7. 1 AXCF to every man and nation ^ Comes the moment to decide, In the strife of Truth with falsehood, For the good or evil side; Some great cause, God's new Messiah, Offers each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes by forever 'Twixt that darkness and that light. 322 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Then to side with Truth is noble, When we share her wretched crust, Ere her cause bring fame and profit, And 'tis prosperous to be just; Then it is the brave man chooses, While the coward stands aside, Till the multitude make virtue Of the faith they had denied. 3 Though the cause of evil prosper, Yet 'tis Truth alone is strong; Though her portion be the scaffold, And upon the throne be Wrong, Yet that scaffold sways the future, And, behind the dim unknown, Standeth God within the shadow, Keeping watch above his own. James Russell Lowell (1819-1891). 148. 0.5. 1 ANWARD, Christian soldiers, ^ Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle. See, his banners go Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. PRAISE AMJ PRAYER. 323 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's liost doth flee; On then. Christian soldiers, On to victory. Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. Onward, Christian soldiers, &c. 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, &c. 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain. Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail: We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, &c. 5 Onward then, ye faithful, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices Tn the triumph -sons:: 324 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Glory, la iid , and honor Unto Christ the King: This, through countless ages, Men and angels sing. Onward, Christian soldiers, &c. S. Baring-Gould (1834 -). 149. 8.6. 1 A PAKADISE! Paradise! ^ Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest? Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God's most holy sight. 2 Paradise! Paradise! The world is growing old; Who would not be at rest, and free, Where love is never cold? Where loyal hearts and true, &c. 3 O Paradise! O Paradise! 'Tis weary waiting here; I long to be where Jesus is, To feel, to see him near: Where loyal hearts and true. &c. 4 Paradise! Paradise! I want to sin no more, T want to be as pure on earth As on thy spotless shore. Where loval hearts and true. &c. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 325 5 Paradise! Paradise! J greatly long to see The glorious mansion in the heavens My Lord prepares for me, Where loyal hearts and true, &c. 6 Paradise! Paradise! I feel 'twill not be long; Patience! I almost think I hear Faint fragments of thy song, Where loyal hearts and true, &c. Frederick W. Faber (1814-1863). 150. C. M. 1 Al TR Father! through the coming year ^ We know not what shall be; But we would leave without a fear Its ordering all to thee. 2 It may be we shall toil in vain For what the world holds fair; And all the good we thought to gain Deceive and prove but care. 3 Tt may be it shall darkly blend Our love with anxious fears. And snatch away the valued friend. The tried of many years. 4 Tt may be it shall bring us days And nights of lingering pain: And bid us take a farewell gaze Of these loved haunts of men. 326 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. o But calmly, Lord, on thee we rest; No fears our trust shall move; Thou knowest what for each is best, And thou art perfect love. William Gaskell (1805-1884). 151. 6.6.8.8.6. 1 A WHAT can little hands do "j To please the King of heav'n? The little hands some work can try, To help the poor in misery: Such grace to mine be giv'n. 2 0, what can little lips do To please the King of heav'n? The little lips can praise and pray, And gentle words of kindness say: Such grace to mine be giv'n. 3 0, what can little eyes do To please the King of heav'n? The little eyes can upward look, And learn to read God's holy Book: Such grace to mine be giv'n. 4 0, what can little hearts do To please the King of heav'n? Our hearts, if God his Spirit send. Can love and meet their Saviour Friend: Such grace to mine be giv'n. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 5 "When hands, and hearts, and lips, All please the King of heav n, And serve the Saviour with delight, They are most precious in his sight: Such grace to mine be giv'n. Fabi?i. 152. 10.10.11.11. 1 A WORSHIP the King, all glorious above! ^ 0, gratefully sing his power and his love! Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days. Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2 The earth, with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, thy power hath founded of old; Hath 'stablished it fast by a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. .*! Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air. it shines in the light; It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. -1 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail. In thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail: Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end. Our Maker. Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! 5 O measureless Might, ineffable Love. While angels delight to hymn thee above. Thy ransomed creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall sincr to thy praise. Robert Grant n78o-l«38). 328 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 153. P. M. 1 T>ASS me not, gentle Saviour; -*- Hear my humble cry; While on others thou art smiling, Do not pass me by. Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry; While on others thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at the throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. Saviour, Saviour, hear, &c. 3 Trusting only in thy merit Would I seek thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by thy grace. Saviour, Saviour, hear, &c. 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me; Whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heaven but thee? Saviour, Saviour, hear, &c. Mrs. Fanny J. (Crosby) Van Alstyne (1823 ). 154. 7. D. 1 "DLEASANT are thy courts above, -*- In the land of light and love; Pleasant are thy courts below, In this land of sin and woe, PRAISE AND PRAYER. 329 Oh! my spirit lungs and faints For the converse of thy saints, For the brightness of thy face, King of glory, God of grace. 2 Happy birds, that sing and fly Round thy altars, Most High! Happier souls, that find a rest In a heavenly Father's breast. Like the wandering dove, that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair, And enjoy it ever there. 3 Happy souls! +heir praises flow Even in this vale of woe; "Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies. On they go from strength to strength, Till they reach thy throne at length; At thy feet adoring fall, Who hast led them safe through all. 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win; Guide me through a world of sin, Keep me by thy saving grace. Give me at thy side a place. Sun and shield alike thou art; Guide and guard my erring heart; Grace and glory flow from thee, Shower, oh. shower them, Lord, on me. Henry F. Lyte (1793-1S47V 33U A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 155. 8.7. 1 T3RAISE, my soul, the King of heaven; ■*- To his feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore his praises sing. Alleluia! alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise him for his grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father-like he tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; In his hands he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows. 4 Angels in the height, adore him; Ye behold him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before him, Gathered in from every race. Alleluia! alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Henry F. Lyte (1793-1847). 156. 8.7. 1 "p RAISE the Lord! ye heavens, adore him, -*- Praise him, angels in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before him; Praise him, all ye stars of light! PRAISE AND PRAYER. 331 2 Praise the Lord — for he hath spoken; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed; Laws which never shall be broken, For their guidance he hath made. 3 1 'raise the Lord — for he is glorious; Never shall his promise fail: God hath made his saints victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. 4 Praise the Lord of onr salvation, TTnsts on high his power proclaim; Heaven and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify his name. Anon., 1796. 157. 7. D. 1 "DRAISE to God, immortal praise, -L For the love that crowns our days! Bounteous source of every joy, Let thy praise our tongues employ. For the blessings of the field, For the stores the gardens yield; For the fruits in full supply, Ripened 'neath the summer sky. 2 All that spring with bounteous hand Scatters o'er the smiling land; All that liberal autumn pours From her rich, o'erflowing stores; These to thee, my God, we owe. Source whence all our blessings flow r ; And for these my soul shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. Anna L. Barbauld (1743-1825). 332 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 158. 8.7. 1 T) RAISE to thee, thou great Creator; •*- Praise to thee from every tongue; Join, my soul, with every creature, Join the universal song. 2 Father, Source of all compassion, Pure, unbounded grace is thine: Hail the God of our salvation, Praise him for his love divine. 3 For ten thousand blessings given, For the hope of future joy, Sound his praise through earth and heaven, Sound Jehovah's praise on high. 4 Joyfully on earth adore him, Till in heaven our song we raise! There, enraptured, fall before him, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. John Fawcett (1740-1817). 159. C. M. 1 T3RAYEE is the soul's sincere desire, ■*- Uttered or unexpressed; 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. MtAlSE AND PRAYER. o. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. 4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, "Behold, he prays!*' 5 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air; His watchword at the gates of death: He enters heaven with prayer. 6 thou by whom we come to God, The life, the truth, the way. The path of prayer thyself hast trod: Lord, teach us how to pray. James Montgomery (1771-1854). 160. P. M. 1 "DEJOICE and he glad, the Redeemer has " come; Go look on his cradle, his cross, and his tomb: Sound his praises, tell the story Of him who was slain; Sound his praises, tell with gladness, He liveth again. 2 Rejoice and be glad, it is sunshine at last: The clouds have departed, the shadows are past. Sound his praises, &c. 334 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Rejoice and be glad, now the pardon is free; The Just for the unjust has died on the tree. Sound his praises, &c. 4 Rejoice and be glad, for the Lamb that was slain O'er death is triumphant, and liveth again. Sound his praises, &c. 5 Rejoice and be glad, for our King is on high; He pleadeth for us on his throne in the sky, Sound his praises, &c. 6 Rejoice and be glad, for he cometh again; He cometh in glory, the Lamb that was slain. Sound his praises, tell the story Of him who was slain; Sound his praises, tell with gladness, He cometh again. Horatius Bonar (1808-1890). 161. 6.8. 1 T>EJOICE! the Lord is King— " Your God and King adore; Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up the heart, lift up the voice: Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. 2 His kingdom cannot fail; He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up the heart, lift up the voice: Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 335 o He all his foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up the heart, lift up the voice: Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. ± Eejoice in glorious hope! Jesus, the Judge, shall come, And take his servants up To their eternal home: We soon shall hear th' archangel's voice — The trump of God shall sound, Eejoice! Charles Wesley (1708-1788) and J. Taylor. 162. 10. 1 ~D ISE, crowned with light, imperial Salem, - Lt rise: Exalt thy towering head, and lift thine eyes: See heaven its sparkling portals wide display, And break upon thee in a flood of day. 2 See a long race thy spacious courts adorn; See future sons, and daughters yet unborn, In crowding ranks on every side arise, Demanding life, impatient for the skies. 3 See barbarous nations at thy gates attend. Walk in thy light, and in thy temple bend: See thy bright altars thronged with prostrate kings, While every land its joyous tribute brings. 336 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 The seas shall waste, and skies to smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away; But fixed his word, his saving power remains; Thy realm shall last, thy own Messiah reigns. Alexander Pope (1688-1744). 163. 7.6. 1 TJ ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, -Lt Thy hetter portion trace; liise from transitory things, Toward heaven, thy native place; Sun and moon and stars decay, Time shall soon this earth remove; Bise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 2 Cease, my soul, oh, cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize; Soon thy Saviour will return, To take thee to the skies: There is everlasting peace, Rest, enduring rest, in heaven; There will sorrow ever cease, And crowns of joy be given. John Cennick (d. 1755). 164. "DOCK of ages, cleft for me, ^ Let me hide myself in thee: Let the water and the blood. From thy side, a healing flood. Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath, and make me pure. I'k.WM. AND PRAYER. 337 2 Should my tears forever How, Should my zeal 110 languor know. This for sin could not atone, Thou musl save, and thou alone; In my hand no price 1 bring, Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyelids close in death, When 1 rise to worlds unknown. And behold thee on thy throne, Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee. Augustus M. Toplady (1740-1778). 165. 1 O AFELY through another week, ^ God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, AVaiting in his courts to-day; Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. 2 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show thy reconciling face, Take away our sin and shame; From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in thee. 3 Here we come thy name to praise; May we feel thy presence near: May thy glory meet our eyes. While we in thy house appear: Here afford us. Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. John Neirton 0725-1807). 338 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 166. 10. 1 ^ A VI OUR, again to thy dear name we raise ^ With one accord onr parting hymn of praise: We stand to bless thee ere our worship cease; Then, lowly kneeling, wait thy word of peace. 2 Grant us thy peace through this approaching night; Turn thou for us its darkness into light: From harm and clanger keep thy servants free; For dark and light are both alike to thee. 3 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way; With thee begun, with thee shall end, the day; Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon thy name. 4 Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life; Peace to thy Church from error and from strife: Peace to our land, the fruit of truth and love; Peace in each heart, thy Spirit from above. 5 Thy peace in sorrow, balm of every pain; Thy peace in death, the hope to rise again; Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease. Call us. Lord, to thine eternal peace. John Ellerton (1826 ). PR USE \\l> \'\i\\ ER. 339 167. SAVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, O Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save and thou canst heal: Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrow past us fly, Angel guards from thee surround us; We are safe if thou art nigh. Though the night he dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from thee; Thou art he who, never weary, Watchest where thy people be: Should swift death this night o'ertake us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in light and deathless bloom. James Edmeston (1791-1867). 168. O AVIOUR, like a shepherd lead us, ^ Much we need thy tender care; In thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use thy fold prepare; Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are. We are thine, do thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way: Keep thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray: Blessed Jesus. Hear the children when they pray. 340 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free; Blessed Jesus, Let us early turn to thee. Early let us seek thy favor, Early let us do thy will; Holy Lord, our only Saviour, With thy grace our bosoms fill; Blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. Dorothy Ann Thrupp (1779-1849). 169. P. M. 1 SAVIOUR, more than life to me, ^ I am clinging, clinging close to thee; Let thy precious blood applied Keep me ever, ever near thy side. Every day, every hour, Let me feel thy cleansing power: May thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to thee. Through this changing world below Lead me gently, gently as T go; Trusting thee, T cannot stray. I can never, never lose my way. Every day, every hour, &c. PRAISE AND PRAYER. o41 Let me love thee mure and mure, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; Till my soul is losi in love, In a brighter, brighter world above. Every day, every hour, cV.e. Mrs. Fanny ./. (.Crosby) }'>ui Alsty»c (1823- 170. 8.7. 1 ^JAVIOUE, source of every blessing, ^ Tune my heart to grateful lay.-: Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for ceaseless songs uf praise. 2 Teach me some melodious measure, Sung by raptured saints above; Fill my soul with sacred pleasure, While I sing redeeming love. 3 Thou didst seek me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; Thou to save my soul from danger Didst redeem me with thy blood. 4 By thy hand restored, defended, Safe through life thus far Fve come; Safe. Lord, when life is ended. Bring me to my heavenly home. Robert Robinson (1735-1790). 171. 7. 1 O AVIOUR, teach me, day by day, ^ Love's sweet lesson to obey; Sweeter lesson cannot be. Loving him who first loved me. 342 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 With a child-like heart of love, At thy bidding may I move; Prompt to serve and follow thee, Loving him who first loved me. 3 Teach me all thy steps to trace, Strong to follow in thy grace; Lea ruing how to love from thee, Loving him who first loved me. 4 Thus may I rejoice to show That I feel the love I owe; Singing, till thy face I see, Of his love who first loved me. Jane E. Leeson {date of hymn, 1842). 172. C. M. 1 ^COKN not the slightest word or deed, ^ Nor deem it void of power: There's fruit in each wind-wafted seed, That waits its natal hour. 2 A whispered word may touch the heart, And call it back to life; A look of love bid sin depart, And still unholy strife. 3 No act falls fruitless; none can tell How vast its power may be. Nor what results infolded dwell Within it silently. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 343 4 Work on, despair not, bring thy mite, Nor care how small it be: God is with all that serve the right, The holy, true, and free. Anon., 1845. 173. 6.4. 1 SHEPHERD of tender youth, ^ Guiding in love and truth Through devious ways; Christ, our triumphant King, We come thy name to sing, And here our children bring To sing thy praise. Thou art our holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife. Thou didst thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. Ever be thou our guide, Our shepherd and our pride, Our staff and song. Jesus, thou Christ of God, By the eternal Word, thou almighty Lord, Make our faith strong. 344 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 So now, and till we die, Sound we thy praise on high, And joyful sing. Children, and the glad throng Who to thy Church helong, Unite and swell the song To Christ our King. This hymn is a translation of perhaps the earliest complete Chris- tian hymn we possess. It is found in the writings of Clement of Alexandria, who lived 150 years after Christ. He quotes it as a well-known hymn. 174. C. M. D. 1 ^HINE on our souls, eternal God, ^ With rays of beauty shine! Oh, let thy favor crown our days, And all their round be thine! Did we not raise our hands to thee, Our hands might toil in vain; Small joy success itself could give, If thou thy love restrain. With thee let every week begin, With thee each day be spent; For thee each fleeting hour improved, Since each by thee is lent. Thus cheer us through this desert road, Till all our labors cease: And heaven refresh our weary souls With everlasting peace. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 345 175. 7. 1 U IN(i, my soul, his wondrous love, ^ Who from yon bright throne above, Ever watchful o'er our race, Still to man extends his grace. 2 Heaven and earth by him were made, All is by his sceptre swayed; What are we that he should show So much love to us below? 3 Sing, my soul, adore his name, Let his glory be thy theme; Praise him, 'till he calls thee home; Trust his love for all to come. A nan. 176. L. M. 1 ^IXG to the Lord a joyful song; ^ Lift up your hearts, your voices raise; To us his gracious gifts belong, To him our songs of love and praise. 2 Foi life and love, for rest and food, For daily help and nightly care, Sing to the Lord, for he is good, And praise his name, for it is fair: — 3 For strength to those who on him wait, His truth to prove, his will to do, Praise ye our God, for he is great, Trust in his name, for it is true. 346 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 For joys untold that daily move Eound those who love his sweet employ, Sing to our God, for he is love, Exalt his name, for it is joy: — 5 For life below, with all its bliss, And for that life, more pure and high, That inner life, which over this Shall ever shine, and never die. John S. B. Monsell (1811-1875). 177. 1 a OFTLY now the light of day ^ Fades upon my sight away: Free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with thee: 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault and secret sin. 3 When, for me, the light of day Shall forever pass away, Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with thee: 4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity; Then, from thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. George W. Donne (1799-1859). PRAISE AM) PRAYER. o47 178. S. M. 1 SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, ^ And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son. ■J Strong iii the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty power! Who in the strength of Jesus trusts [s more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endued; And take, to arm you for the fight, The armor of your God. 4 From strength to strength, go on, Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. 5 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may ohtain, through Christ alone, A crown of joy at last. Charles Wesley (17U8-1788). 179. L . M. OOOX may the last glad song arise ^ Through all the millions of the skies, That song of triumph, which records That all the earth is now the Lord's. 348 A MANUAL OF AYOKSHIP. 2 Let thrones, and powers, and kingdoms be Obedient, mighty God, to thee; And over land, and stream, and main, Wave thou the sceptre of thy reign. 3 that the anthem now might swell, , And host to host the triumph tell, That not one rebel heart remains, But over all the Saviour reigns. Mrs. Yoke (?), 1816. 180. 6.5. 1 STANDING at the portal ^ Of the opening year, Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear; Spoken through the silence By our Father's voice, Tender, strong, and faith fid, Bidding us rejoice. Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day, For his word shall never, Never pass away. 2 I the Lord am with thee, Be not thou afraid! T will help and strengthen, Be not thou dismayed! Yes, I will uphold thee. With my own right hand; Thou art called and chosen In my sight to stand. Onward, then, &c. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 349 He will never fail thee, He will not forsake; His eternal covenant He will never break, [testing on his promise, What ha ve we to fear? God is all-snffieiem For the coming year. Onward, then, &c. For the year before ns Oh. what rich supplies! For the poor and needy. Living streams shall rise; For the sad and sinful, Shall his grace abound; For the faint and feeble, Perfect strength be found. Onward, then. &c. Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879). 181. L. M. STAXT) like an anvil, when the stroke Of stalwart men falls fierce and fast; Storms but more deeply root the oak. Whose brawny arms embrace the blast. Stand like an anvil, when the sparks Fly far and wide a fiery shower: Virtue and truth must still be marks Where malice proves its want of power. .350 A MANUAL OP WORSHIP. 3 Stand like an anvil, when the bar Lies red and glowing on its breast; Duty shall he life's leading star, And conscious innocence its rest. 4 Stand like an anvil, when the sound Of ponderous hammers pains the ear; Thine but the still and stern rebound Of the great heart that cannot fear. 5 Stand like an anvil; noise and heat Are born with earth and die with time; The soul, like God, its source and seat, Is solemn, still, serene, sublime. George W. Doane (1799-1859). 182. 7.6. 1 a TAKD up, stand up for Jesus, ^ Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall he lead, Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in his strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 351 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Each soldier to his posl ; ('lose up the broken column. And shout through all the host. Make good the loss so heavy In those that still remain; And prove to all around you That death itself is gain. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song. To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He, with the King of glory, Shall reign eternally. George Duffield (1816-1888). 183. 7. 1 qUMMEE ended, harvest o'er, ^ Lord, to thee our song we pour, For the valley's golden yield, For the fruits of tree and field; 2 For the promise ever sure, That while heaven and earth endure, Seed time, harvest, cold, and heat Shall their yearly round complete; 3 For the care which, while we slept, Watch o'er fields and furrow kept, Watch o'er all the buried grain, Soon to burst to life again. 352 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 When all earthly gifts must fail And our years have told their tale; When in death our flesh is sown, Watch, Lord Jesus, o'er thine own. Greville Phillimore (1821-1884). 184. 6.5. 1 RUMMER suns are glowing ^ Over land and sea, Happy light is flowing Bountiful and free. Every thi ng re j oices In the mellow rays, All earth's thousand voices Swell the psalm of praise. 2 God's free mercy streameth Over all the world, And his banner gleameth Everywhere unfurled. Broad and deep and glorious As the heaven above, Shines in might victorious His eternal love. 3 Lord, upon our blindness Thy pure radiance pour; For thy loving kindness Make us love thee more. And when clouds are drifting Dark across the sky, Then, the veil uplifting, Father, be thou nigh. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 353 We will never doubt thee, Though thou veil thy light; Life is dark without thee; 1 >eath with thee is bright. Light of light shine o'er us On our pilgrim way, Go thou still before us To the endless day. WUHam Walsham Haw (1823-1897). 185. L. M. 1 UUX of my soul, thou Saviour dear, ^ It is not night if thou be near; ( )h, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep. Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve. For without thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh. For without thee T dare not die. -A Tf some poor wandering child of thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Ford, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick: enrich the poor With blessings from thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night. Like infant slumbers, pure and light. 354 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, Till in the ocean of thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. John Keble (1792-1866). 186. L. M. 1 ^WEET is the work, my God, my King, ^ To praise thy name, give thanks and sing! To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. 2 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word: Thy works of grace, bow bright they shine! How deep thy counsels! how divine! 3 But I shall share a glorious part When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. I Then shall I see and hear and know All I desired or wished below, And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. J Knar Watts (1074-1748). 187. 7. S" Saints and angels join to sing 1 g! WELL the anthem! raise the song! Praises to our God belong; Praise to heaven's almighty King. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 355 2 Blessings from his liberal hand, Tour around this happy land; Lei our hearts beneath his sway, Hail the bright, triumphant day. 3 Now to thee our joys ascend; Thou hast been our heavenly friend; Guarded by thy mighty power, Peace and freedom bless our shore. 4 Hark! the voice of nature sings Praises to the King of kings; Lei us join the choral song, And the heavenly notes prolong. Nathan Strong (1748-1816). 188. 7. D. 1 rilAKE my life, and let it be, -L Consecrated, Lord, to thee; Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of thy love. Take my feel, and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee. Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. 2 Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from thee; Take my silver and my gold. Xot a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use Every power as thou shait choose; Take my moments and my days. Let them flow in ceaseless praise. 356 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Take my will, and make it thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is thine own, It shall he thy royal throne. Take my love, my God, I pour At thy feet its treasure store; Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for thee. Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879). 189. 7.8.7. 1 RENDER Shepherd, thou hast stilled J- Now thy little lamb's brief weeping: Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. o In this world of care and pain, Lord, thou wouldst no longer leave it; To the sunny heavenly plain Thou dost now with joy receive it; Clothed in robes of spotless white. Now it dwells with thee in light. Ah, Lord Jesus, grant that we Where it lives may soon be living. And the lovely pastures see That its heavenly food are giving; Then the gain of death we prove, Though thou take what most we love. John W. MeLnhold (1797-1851); tr. Miss Catherine Winkirorth (1829-1878). PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 190. S. M. 1 T41E day is past and gone, -*- The evening shades appear; Oli, may I ever keep in mind The night of death draws near. 2 Lord, keep me safe this night, Secure from all my fears; May angels guard me while I sleep, Till morning light appears. 3 And when I early rise, To view tlr unwearied sun, May I set out to win the prize, And after glory run; 4 That when my days are past, And I from time remove, I then may in thy bosom rest, The bosom of thy love. John Leland (1754-1841). 191. S. M. 1 rpiIE day of praise is done. -*- The evening shadows fall: Yet pass not from us with the sun, True Light that lightenest all. 2 ? Tis thine each soul to calm. Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our daily life a psalm Of glory to thy name. 358 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Shine thou within us, then, A day that knows no end, Till songs of angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend. John Ellerton (1826- 192 . 7.6.7.6. 1 FT1HE ever-changing seasons J- In silence come and go; But thou, Eternal Father, No time or change canst know. 2 Oh, pour thy grace upon us, That we may worthier be, Each year that passes o'er us, To Swell in heaven with thee. 3 Behold, the bending orchards With bounteous fruit are crowned; Lord, in our hearts more richly Let heavenly fruits abound. 4 Oh, by each mercy sent us, And by each grief and pain, By blessings like the sunshine, And sorrows like the rain, 5 Our barren hearts make fruitful With every goodly grace, That we thy name may hallow. And see 'at last thy face. William Walsham How (1823-1897). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 359 193. 6.4. 1 T4IE God of harvest praise; ■*■ In loud thanksgiving raise Hand, heart, and voice; The valleys smile and sing, Forests and mountains ring, The plains their tribute bring, The streams rejoice. 2 Yea, bless his hol) r Xame, And purest thanks proclaim Through all the earth: To glory in your lot Is comely — but be not His benefits forgot, Amid your mirth. The God of harvest praise; Hands, hearts, and voices raise With sweet accord: From field to garner throng. Bearing your sheaves along, And in your harvest song Bless ye the Lord. James Montgomery 1771-1854). 194. S. M. 1 rpHE harvest dawn is near. ■*■ The year delays not long: And he who sows with many a tear. Shall reap with many a song. 360 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Sad to his toil he goes, His seed with weeping leaves; But he shall come at twilight's close, And bring his golden sheaves. George Burgess (1809-1866). 195. 7.6. 1 rpHE heavens declare thy glory, -*- The firmament thy power; Day unto day the story Repeats from hour to hour; Night unto night replying Proclaims in every land, Lord, with voice undying, The wonders of thy hand. 2 The sun with royal splendor Goes forth to chant thy praise; Stars, moonbeams soft and tender, Their gentle anthems raise; O'er every tribe and nation That music strange is poured, The song of all creation To thee, creation's Lord. 3 All heaven on high rejoices To do its Master's will; The stars with solemn voices Resound thy praises still; So let my whole behavior, Thoughts, words, and actions be, Lord, my strength and Saviour, One ceaseless song to thee. Thomas R. Birks (1810-1883). 196. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 06I 1 rpHE hours of school are over, -L The evening ealls us home; Once more to thee, Father, With thankful hearts we come; For all thy countless blessings We praise thy holy Xame, And own thy love unchanging, Through days and years the same. 2 For life, and health, and shelter From harm throughout the day, The kindness of our teachers, The gladness of onr play; For all the dear affection Of parents, brothers, friends, To him our thanks we render, Who these and all things sends. 3 But these, Lord, can show us Thy goodness but in part: Thy love would lead us onward To know thee as thou art; Thy Son came down from heaven To take away our sin. Thy Spirit dwells among us To make us clean within. 4 For this. Lord, we bless thee, For this we thank thee most, The cleansing of the sinful, The saving of the lost; The Teacher ever present, The Friend forever nigh. The home prepared by Jesus For us above the sky. 302 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 Lord, gather all thy children To meet thee there at last, When earthly tasks are ended, And earthly days are past; With all our dear ones round us In that eternal home, Where death no more shall part us, And night shall never come! John Ellerton (1826 — 197. 8.7. 1 TIHE King of love my Shepherd is, -*- Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack, if I am his, And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, My ransomed soul he leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home rejoicing brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And oh, what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! PRAISE AND PRAYER. 363 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness l'aileth never: Good Shepherd, may 1 sing thy praise Within thy house forever. Henry W. Baker (1821-1877). 198. C. M. 1 HHHE Lord be with us as we bend, -■- His blessing to receive; His gift of peace upon us send, Before his courts we leave. 2 The Lord be with us as we walk . Along our homeward road; In silent thought or friendly talk Our hearts be still with God. 3 The Lord be with us till the night Shall close the day of rest; Be he of every heart the light, Of every home the guest. 4 The Lord be with us still, we pray, His nightly watch to keep; Crown with his peace his own blest day, And guard his people's sleep. John Ellerton (1826 ). 199. 11. 1 T1HE Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I J- know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow. Eestores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppress'd. 364 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall, with my Comforter near. 3 In the midst of affliction, my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil thou anointest my head; what shall I ask of thy providence more? 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet thee above; I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod Through the land of our sojourn, thy king- dom of love. James Montgomery (1771-1854). 200. L. M. 1 rpHE Lord my pasture shall prepare, -*- And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye: My noonday walks he shall attend. And all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint. Or on the thirsty mountain pant. To fertile vales and dewy meads, My weary, wandering steps he leads. Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 365 3 Though in a I tare and rugged way, Through devious, lonely wilds 1 stray, Thy bounty shall my pains beguile, The barren wilderness shall smile, With sudden greens and herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all around. Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, Lord, art with me still: Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade. Joseph Addison (1672-1719). 201. C. M. 1 rpHE morning bright, - 1 - With rosy light. Has waked me from my sleep; Father, I own. Thy love alone. Thy little one doth keep. All through the day, I humbly pray. Be thou my guard and guide; My sins forgive, And let me live. Blest Jesus, near thy side. 366 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 make thy rest Within my breast. Cireat Spirit of all grace; Make me like thee; Then shall I be Prepared to see thy face. Thomas O. Summers (1812-1882). 202. P. M. 1 rpHERE is a happy land, -*- Far, far away, Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright as day. Oh, how they sweetly sing, "Worthy is our Saviour King; Loud let his praises ring, Praise, praise for aye." 2 Come to this happy land, Come, come away; Why will ye doubting stand? Why still delay? Oh, we shall happy be, When, from sin and sorrow free, Lord, we shall live with thee, Blest, blest for aye. 3 Bright in that happy land Beams every eye; Kept by a Father's hand, Love cannot die. On, then, to glory run, TV a crown and kingdom won. And. bright above the snn. We reign for aye. ' Andreu- Young (1807-1889). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 367 203. 8.6.7. 1 ITIHEEE'S a Friend for little children, ■*■ Above the bright blue sky, A Friend who never changes, Whose love will never die. Unlike our friends by nature, Who change with changing years, This Friend is always worthy The precious name he bears. 2 There's a rest for little children Above the bright blue sky, Who love the blessed Saviour, And to the Father cry; A rest from every turmoil, From sin and sorrow free, Where every little pilgrim. Shall rest eternal 1 y. 3 There's a home for little children Above the bright blue sky, Where Jesus reigns in glory, A home of peace and joy; No home on earth is like it. Nor can with it compare; For every one is happy, Nor could be happier, there. 4 There's a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky. And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by and by ; A crown of brightest glory, Which ho will then bestow. On all who have found his favor, And loved his name below. 368 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 There's a song for little children Above the bright blue sky, A song that will not weary, Though sung continually; A song which even angels Can never, never sing: They know not Christ as Saviour, But worship him as King. 6 There's a robe for little children Above the bright blue sky. And a harp of sweetest music, And palms of victory. All, all above is treasured, And found in Christ alone; Lord, grant thy little children To know thee as their own. Albert Midlane (1825 ). 204. 6. D. 1 WHERE is a blessed home -L Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, Nor tears of sorrow flow; Where faith is lost in sight, And patient hope is crowned, And everlasting light Its glory throws around. 2 There is a land of peace; Good angels know it well; Glad songs that never cease Within its portals swell; PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 369 Around its glorious throne Ten thousand saints adore Christ, with the Father one, And Spirit, evermore. Look up, ye saints of God, Nor fear to tread below The path your Saviour trod Of daily toil and woe. Wait hut a little while In uncomplaining love: His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you ahove. Henri/ W. Baker (1821-1877). 205. ( . M. 1 SPHERE is a land of pure delight, ■*- Where saints immortal reign; Sternal day excludes the night, And pleasures "banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring ahides, And never-withering flowers: — Death, like a narrow sea, divides That heavenly land from ours. 3 Sweet field.- heyond the swelling flood Stand dressed in living green: So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled hetween. 4 Oh. could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love, "With faith's unclouded eves — 370 A MANUAL OF WOE SHI P. 5 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood. Should fright us from the shore. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 206. C. M. 1 rilHERE is a safe and secret place, -*- Beneath the wings divine, Reserved for all the heirs of grace — Oli, be that refuge mine! 2 The least and feeblest there may bide, Uninjured and una wed; While thousands fall on every side, He rests secure in God. 3 Pie feeds in pastures large and fair, Of love and truth divine; child of God, glory's heir! How rich a lot is thine! 4 A hand almighty to defend, An ear for every call. An honored life, a peaceful end, And heaven to crown it all. Henry F. Lyte (1793-1847). 207. C. M. D. 1 mHE Son of God goes forth to war, -*- A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar: — Who follows in his train? PRAISE AND PRAYER. 371 Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain. Who patient hears his cross below — He follows in his train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave — Who saw his Master in the sky. And called on him to save; Like hi in, with pardon on his tongue, Jn midst of mortal pain. He prayed for them that did the wrong:- Who follows in his train? A glorious hand, the chosen few On whom the Spirit came: Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and name. They met the tyrant"- brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel: — Who follows in their train? A nohle army, men and boys. The matron and the maid. Around the Saviour's throne rejoice. Tn robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: — God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train. Reqinald Heber (1783-1820) 372 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 208. L. M. D. rpHE spacious firmament on high, ■*■ With all the blue, ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim: The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly, to the listening earth, liepeats the story of her birth; While all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. What though in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball — What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found — In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, Forever singing as they shine — "The hand that made us is divine." Joseph Addison (1672-1719). 209. C. M. D. 1 rpj-IE springtide hour brings leaf and flower, -*- With songs of life and love; And many a lay wears out the day In every leafy grove. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 37o Bird, flower, and tree seem to agree Their choicest gifts to bring; Shall this poor heart not bear its part? In it is there no spring? Praises, praises to our Lord, Lift we up with glad accord; Let us hallelujah sing In the joyous spring. 2 Dews fall apace, the dews of grace, Upon this soul of sin: And love divine delights to shine Upon the waste within. Yet year by year, fruits, flowers appear, And birds their praises sing: Shall this poor heart not bear its part, Its winter have no spring? Praises, praises to our Lord, &c. 3 Lord, let thy love, fresh from above. Soft as the south wind blow: Call forth its bloom, wake its perfume, And bid its spices flow: And when thy voice makes earth rejoice, The hillsides laugh and sing. Lord! make my heart to bear its part, And join the praise of spring. Praises, praises to our Lord. &c. John 8. B. Monsell (1811-1875). 210. P. M. 1 HHHE strife is o'er, the battle done: -L The victory of life is won: The song of triumph has begun — Alleluia! 374 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 The powers of death have done their worst, And Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst — Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped; He rises glorious from the dead; All glory to our risen Head: Alleluia! 4 He brake the bonds of death and hell; The bars from heaven's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee, From death's dread sting thy servants free: That we may live and sing to thee — Alleluia! Tr. Francis Pott (1832 ). 211. 7. D. 1 fTHlNE forever, God of love! J- Hear us from thy throne above; Thine for ever may we be, Here and in eternity. Thine forever, Lord of life! Shield us through the earthly strife; Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. 2 Thine forever, how blest They who find in thee their rest; Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend! defend us to the end. Thine forever. Saviour, keep These thy frail and trembling sheep; Safe alone beneath thy care Let us all thy goodness share. Mrs. Mara F. Maude (d. 1887). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 375 212. C. M. 1 THIS is the day the Lord hath made, -*- He calls the hours his own; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day he ruse and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; To-day the saints his triumphs spread, And all his wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son! Help ns, Lord! descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. 4 Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise: The highest heavens in which he reigns Shall give him nobler praise. Isaac Watts (1674-1748). 213. C. M. 1 THOL^ art the way — to thee alone -*- From sin and death we flee: And he who would the Father seek Must seek him, Lord, by fhee. 2 Thou art the truth — thy word alone True wisdom can impart: Thon only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart. 376 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Thou art the life — the empty tomb Proclaims thy conquering arm; And those who put their trust in thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the way, the truth, the life; Grant us that way to know, That truth to keep, that life to win, Whose joys eternal now. George W. Doane (1799-1859). 214. 1 rpHOU, from whom we never part, J- Thou, whose love is everywhere, Thou, who seest every heart, Listen to our evening prayer. 2 Father, fill our hearts with love, Love unfailing, full and free; Love that no alarm can move, Love that ever rests on thee. 3 Heavenly Father! through the night Keep us safe from every ill; Cheerful as the morning light May we wake to do thy will. Eliza Lee Follen (1787-1860). 215. L. M. rpilOIT One in all, thou All in one, -*- Source of the grace that crowns our days, For all thy gifts 'neath cloud or sun We lift to thee our grateful praise. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 377 2 We bless thee fur the life that Hows, A pulse in every grain of sand, A beauty in the blushing rose, A thought and deed in brain and hand. o For life that thou hast made a joy, For strength to make our lives like thine, For duties that our hands employ — We bring our offerings to thy shrine. 4 Be thine to give and ours to own The truth that sets thy children free, The law that hinds us to thy throne, The love that makes us one with thee. S. C. Beach. 216. 7. 1 rPHOU that once, by mother's knee, ■*■ Wast a little child like me, When I wake or go to bed, Lay thy hands about my head; Let me feel thee very near, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear. 2 Be beside me in the light, Close by me thro' all the night: Make me gentle, kind, and true, Do as I am bid to do: Help anr] cheer me when T fret, And forgive when T forget. 378 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Thou art near me when I pray, Thou art never far away; Thou my little hymn wilt hear, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear; Thou that once, by mother's knee, Wast a little one like me. Francis T Palgrave (1824-1897). 217. 7. D. 1 rriHOU, who rolPst the year around, -*- Crowned with mercies large and free, Eich thy gifts to us abound, Warm our praise shall rise to thee. Kindly to our worship bow, While our grateful thanks we tell, That, sustained by thee, we now Bid the parting year — farewell! 2 All its numbered days are sped, All its busy scenes are o'er, All its joys forever fled, All its sorrows felt no more. Mingled with the eternal past. Its remembrance shall decay; Yet to be revived at last At the solemn judgment day. 3 Ail our follies, Lord, forgive! Cleanse us from each earthly stain; Let thy grace within us live, That we spend not years in vain. Then, when life's last eve shall come, Happy spirits, may we fly To our everlasting home. To our Father's house on high! Bay Palmer ns<)S-1887). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 379 218. C. M. 1 rpHKOUGH all the dangers of the night ■■■ Preserved, Lord, by thee, Again we hail the cheerful light, Again we bow to thee. 2 Preserve us, Lord, throughout the day, And guide us by thine arm; For they are safe, and only they, Whom thou preserv*st from harm. 3 Let all our words and all our ways Declare that we are thine, That so the light of truth and grace Before the world may shine. 4 Let us ne'er turn away from thee; Saviour, hold us fast: Till with unclouded eyes we see Thy glorious face at last. Thomas Kelly (1769-1855). 219. C. M. 1 THY Name, Lord, -*- In sweet accord, We worship and adore: Thy goodness bless, Thy love confess. Thy tender grace implore. 380 A MANUAL OF WOKISH1P. 2 O Love divine! Our hearts incline To shun each evil way; With heart and might, To do the right, And watch and work and pray. 3 Light divine! Within us shine, Bid doubts and darkness cease; Our sins forgive, And help us live In purity and peace. 4 Through all our days, In all our ways, guide us from above; Till hopes and fears, And joys and tears Shall bloom in heavenly love. Edwin Pond Parker (183e 220. 1 TIHY way, not mine, Lord, -*- However dark it be! Lead me by thine own hand, Choose out the path for me. 2 Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to thy rest. PRAISE AM) PRAYER. 381 3 I dare not choose my lot; I would not if I might; Choose thou for me, my God; So shall 1 walk aright. 4 The kingdom that I seek I> thine: so let the way That leads to it be thine, Else 1 must surely stray. 5 Take thou my cup, and it With joy or sorrow fill, As best to thee may seem; (boose thou my good and ill. G Choose thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health; Choose thou my cares for me, My poverty or wealth. T Not mine, not mine the choice, In tilings or great or small: Be thou my guide, my strength. My wisdom, and my all. Horaliv.s Bonar (1808-1890). 221. 7.6. 1 TH) arms, ye Christian soldiers! -*- Stand in the holy faith, And listen to your Leader, What cheery words he saith: Xo fading leaves of laurel Will he his soldiers give, But in eternal honor Thev with their Lord shall live. 382 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 For them the holy city Shall open wide its gate, And beautiful and blissful Shall be their blessed state; This world can offer only A bauble for its prize; In endless life and glory Their home and honor lies. 3 We worship thee, Father; Thy baud will give the crown! And thee, Christ our Saviour, Our Leader of renown! To thee, Holy Spirit, Our homage we renew! With thy dear grace to help us, We shall come safely through. TV. by Alex. R. Thompson (1822 ). 222. L. M. u PLIFT the banner! Let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide; The sun shall light its shining folds, The cross, on which the Saviour died. 2 Uplift the banner! Angels bend In anxious silence o'er the sign, And vainly seek to comprehend The wonder of the love divine. 3 Uplift the banner! Heathen lands Shall see from far the glorious sight, And nations, gathering at the call. Their spirits kindle in its light. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 383 4 Uplift the banner! Let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide; Our glory only in the Cross, Our only hope the Crucified. . r > Uplift the banner! Wide and high, Seaward and skyward let it shine; Xor skill, nor might, nor merit ours; We conquer only in that sign. Geo. W. Doane (1799-1859). 223. C. M. 1 "V\TALK in the light! so shalt thou know ' * That fellowship of love His Spirit only can bestow. Who reigns in light above. 2 Walk in the light! and thou shalt find Thy heart made truly his, Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, In whom no darkness is. 3 Walk in the light! and thou shalt own Thy darkness passed away: Because that light hath on thee shone In which is perfect day. 4 Walk in the light! and thine shall be A path, though thorny, bright; For God. by grace, shall dwell in thee, And God himself is Light. Bernard Barton (1784-1849). 884 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 224. 7. D. 1 WATCHMAN! tell us of the night, ' * What its signs of promise are. Traveler! o'er yon mountain's height, See that glory -beaming star! Watchman! does its beauteous ray Aught of joy or hope foretell? Traveler! yes; it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. 2 Watchman! tell us of the night; Higher yet that star ascends! Traveler! blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. Watchman! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveler! ages are its own, See, it bursts o'er all the earth. 3 Watchman! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveler! darkness takes its flight, Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman! let thy wanderings cease. Hie thee to thy quiet home. Traveler! lo, the Prince of Peace, Lo, the Son of God is come! John Bmrrinq (1792-1872). 225. L. M. 1 W^K are but little children weak, "^ Nor born in any high estate; What can we do for Jesus' sake Who is so high, and good, and great? PRAISE AND PRAYER. 3S5 2 0, day by day each Christian child, lias much to do, without, within, A death to die for Jesus" sake, A weary war to wage with sin. 3 When dee}) within our swelling hearts The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When hitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes; 4 Then we may stay the angry blow, Then we may check the hasty word, Give gentle answers back again, And fight a 1 tattle for our Lord. 5 There's not a child so small and weak But has his little cross to take. His little work of love and praise That he may do for Jesus' sake. Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander (1830-1895). 226. 7.6.6.5. 1 W^E come with songs of gladness, * * To praise our God and King, And for his love and mercy Our grateful tribute bring. The blessings of his bounty Have crowned with joy our days; Then sing we Alleluia, And thankful voices raise. Sing the songs of gladness! Lift the shout of praise! "Glory in the highest," Fnto God we raise. 386 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 We praise thee for earth's beauty, And for the sky's blue dome; We praise thee for our country; We praise thee for our home; We praise thee for thy gospel, And for a Saviours love; We praise thee for the promise Of endless life above. Sing the songs of gladness, &c. 3 The angels lift their anthems Of heavenly joy on high, And hi] thy courts with music In songs that never die. And when beyond the river We reach the city fair, We'll sing the songs of gladness With sweeter rapture there. Sing the songs of gladness, &c. 227. C. M. 1 T\TK may not climb the heavenly steeps ** To bring the Lord Christ down: In vain we search the lowest deeps. For him no depths can drown. 2 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet A present help is he; And faith has yet its Olivet, And love its Galilee. 3 The healing of the seamless dress Is by our beds of pain: We touch him in life's throng and press. And we are whole again. PRAISE AND PRA1 1.1;. 387 t Through him the first fond prayers arc said Our lips of childhood frame; The last Low whispers of our dead Are burdened with his name. 5 Lord and Master of us all, Whatever our name or sign, We own thy sway, we hear thy call, We test our lives by thine. John G. Whittier (1807-1892). P. M. 1 TYTE plough the fields and scatter * ' The good seed on the land; But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, A soft, refreshing rain. All good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above; Then thank the Lord, thank the Lord, For all his love. 2 He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star; The winds and waves obey him, By him the birds are fed; Much more to us, his children. He gives our daily bread. All good gifts around us, &c. >88 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 We thank thee, then, Father, For all things bright and good, The seed time and the harvest, Onr life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer For all thy love imparts, And, what thou most desirest, Our humble, thankful hearts. All good gifts around us, &c. Matthias Claudius (1740-1815); /?•. Jane M. Campbell, 1861. 229. 1 \\7^F s i n g the loving Jesus, * » Who left his throne above, And came on earth to ransom The children of his love: It is an oft-told story, And yet we love to tell How Christ, the King of glory, Once deigned with man to dwell. 2 We sing the holy Jesus; No taint of sin defiled The babe of David's city. The pure and stainless child: Oh, teach us, blessed Saviour, Thy heavenly grace to seek; Ami let our whole behavior. Like thine, be mild and meek. 3 We sing the lowly Jesus; No kingly crown he had. His head was bowed with anguish. His face was marred and sad: PRAISE AND PRAYER, o8 ( .) In deep humiliation He came his work to do; O Lord of our salvation, Lei us be humble too. We sing the mighty Jesus, Whose voice could raise the dead; The sightless eyes he opened, The famished souls he fed; Thou earnest to deliver Mankind from sin and shame; Redeemer and Life-giver, We praise thy holy name. We sing the coming Jesus; The time is drawing near When Christ with all his angels In glory shall appear: Lord, save us, we entreat thee, In this thy day of grace, That we may gladly meet thee And see thee face to face. Sarah Doudtiey 230. 8. 1 \Yf E speak of the realms of the blest, * ' That country so bright and so fair; And oft are its glories confessed; But what must it be to be there? 2 We speak of its pathways of gold, Its walls decked with jewels so rare, Its wonders and pleasures untold: But what must it be to he there? 390 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 We speak of its freedom from sin, From sorrow, temptation, and care, From trials without and within; But what must it be to be there? 4 We speak of its service of love, The robes which the glorified wear, The church of the first-born above; But what must it be to be there? 5 Do thou, Lord, 'midst pleasure or woe Still for heaven my spirit prepare; And shortly I also shall know And feel what it is to be there. Mrs. Elizabeth Mills (1805-1829). 231. C. M. 1 WHEN all thy mercies, my God, *» My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed. Before my infant heart conceived From whom these comforts flowed. 3 When worn with sickness, oft hast thou With health renewed my face; And, when in sins and sorrows sunk, Revived my soul with grace. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 39] I Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. Joseph Addison (1672-1719). 232. 7.0. 1 TIf HEN evening shadows gather, * ' And twilight gently fades; When all is still and silent In midnight's darker shades; Then. my God, he near me, Do thou proteet my bed; From evil and from danger Let angels guard my head. 2 We know not, when we slumber, That we shall e'er awake, To see another day begin, Another dawning break: But thou art ever watching, Thou wilt our vigils keep, And, trusting in thy mercy, We sink in peaceful sleep. 3 But, ere our eyelids closing, We humbly seek thy face, And pray for thy forgiveness, And thy sustaining grace: For we are weak and erring, And need thy mighty power; Jesus, ever guard us In dark temptation's hour, 392 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 We pray for those who languish In sickness and distress, That thou wilt soothe their anguish, And their afflictions bless; We pray for those in peril Upon the mighty sea; We pray for friends and loved ones: — Do thou their guardian he. 5 And now to thee we render Our thanks for mercies past, With grateful hearts imploring Thy favor to the last. And at the great awakening May we be found above — With saints and angels praising Thy providence and love. James F. Swift (1847 ). 233. L. M. 1 TIT HEN gathering clouds around I view, "' And days are dark, and friends are few, On him I lean who, not in vain, Experienced every human pain: He sees my wants, allays my fears, And counts and treasures up my tears. 2 Tf aught should tempt my soul to stray From heavenly wisdom's narrow way, To fly the good I would pursue, Or do the ill I would not do: Still he who felt temptation's power Will guard me in that dangerous hour. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 3 ( J3 3 When, mourning, o'er some stone 1 bend, Which covers all that was a friend, And from his hand, his voice, his smile, Divides me for a little while — My Saviour marks the tears I shed, For ■'Jesus wept" o'er Lazarus dead. 4 And oh! when I have safely passed Through every conflict but the last, Still, Lord, unchanging, watch beside My dying bed, for thou hast died: Then point to realms of cloudless day, And wipe the latest tear away. Robert Grant (1785-1838). 234. 7.6. 1 TIT" HEN", his salvation bringing, * * To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to his name; Nor did their zeal offend him, But, as he rode along, He let them still attend him, And smiled to hear their song. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still, Though now as King he reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, "We'll flock around his banner Wlio sits upon the throne, And cry aloud, Hosanna To David's royal Son! 394 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Would their hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They, too, shall be the Lord's. John King (1788-1858). 235. 6.8. 1 WHEN little Samuel woke * ' And heard his Maker's voice, At every word he spoke, How much did he rejoice! Oh, blessed, happy child, to find The God of heaven so near and kind! 2 If God would speak to me And say he was my friend, How happy I should be, Oh, how would I attend! The smallest sin I then should fear, If God Almighty were so near. 3 And does he never speak? Oh, yes; for in his word He bids me come and seek The God that Samuel heard. In almost every page I see, The God of Samuel calls to me. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 395 And 1 beneath his care May safely rest my head; L know that God is there To guard my humble bed, And every sin 1 well may fear, Since God Almighty is so near. Like Samuel Let me say, Whene'er J read his word, Speak. Lord! I would obey The voice that I have heard; And when I in thy house appear, Speak! for thy servant waits to hear. Mrs. Ann Taylor Gilbert (1782-1866). 236. 7.5. 1 \YT HEN the day of toil is done, * ' When the race of life is run, Father, grant thy wearied one, Rest for evermore. 2 When the strife of sin is stilled, When the foe within is killed, By thy gracious word fulfilled — "Peace for evermore.'*' 3 When the darkness melts away, At the breaking of the day, Bid us hail the cheering ray — Light for evermore. 4 When the heart by sorrow tried Feels at length its throbs subside, Bring us, where all tears are dried, Joy for evermore. 396 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 When for vanished days we yearn, Days that never can return, Teach us in thy love to learn Love for evermore. 6 When the breath of life is flown, When the grave must claim its own, Lord of life, be ours thy crown — Life for evermore. John Ellerton (1826- 237. P. M. 1 117 HEN" he cometh, when he cometh * " To make up his jewels, All his jewels, precious jewels, His loved and his own, Like the stars of the morning, His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for his crown. 2 He will gather, he will gather The gems for his kingdom: All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and his own. Like the stars, &c. 3 Little children, little children Who love their Redeemer Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and his own. Like the stars, &c. W, O. dishing (1823 ). PRAISE AND PRAYER. 397 238. S. M. 1 \ \ T 1T11 joy we lift our eyes ' * To those bright realms above, That glorious temple in the skies, Where dwells eternal love. 2 Before thy throne we bow, thou almighty King; Here we present the solemn vow, And hymns of praise we sing. 3 While in thy house we kneel. With trust and holy fear, Thy mercy and thy truth reveal, And lend a gracious ear. 4 Lord, teach our hearts to pray, And tune our lips to sing; Nor from thy presence cast away The sacrifice we bring. Thomas Jervis (1748-1833). 239. 7. 1 WORDS are things of little cost, ' ' Quickly spoken, quickly lost; We forget them, but they stand "Witnesses at God's right hand, And their testimony bear For us or against us there. 2 Oh, how often ours have been Idle words and words of sin. Words of anger, scorn, or pride, Or deceit our faults to hide. Envious tales, or strife unkind, Leaving bitter thoughts behind. 398 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 Grant us, Lord, from day to day, Strength to watch and grace to pray; May our lips, from sin kept free, Love to speak and sing of thee, Till in heaven we learn to raise Hymns of everlasting praise. John G. Fleet (1811 — 240. 7.6.5. 1 T^TORK, for the night is coming, ' ' Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work 'mid springing flowers; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun; AVork, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; Give every flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is dark'ning, When man's work is o'er. Anna J,. Walker, 1868. PRAISE AND PRAYER. 399 241. 10.11. 1 \ 7 E servants of God, your Master proclaim; J- And publish abroad his wonderful name; The name all- victorious of Jesus extol: His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save. And still he is nigh, his presence we have; The great congregation his triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. 3 Salvation to God. who sits on the throne, Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give him his right, All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above. And thanks never-ceasing, for infinite love. Charles Wesley (1708-1788). 242. 8.7. 1 VES, for me, for me he careth. J- With a brother's tender care; Yes, with me, with me he shareth Every burden, every fear. 2 Yes, for me he standeth pleading At the mercy seat above; Ever for me interceding. Constant in untiring love. Joys unearthly, love, and light; And to cover me he spreadeth Tlis paternal wing of might. 400 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 Yes, in me, in me he dwelleth; I in him and lie in me! And my empty sonl he filleth, Here and through eternity. 5 Thus I wait for his returning, Singing all the way to heaven; Such the joyful song of morning, Such the tranquil song of even. Horathis Bonar (1808-1890). 243. L. M. 1 VES; God is good; in earth and sky, ■*■ From ocean depths and spreading wood, Ten thousand voices seem to cry, "God made us all, and God is good!" 2 The sun that keeps his trackless way, And downward pours his golden flood, Night's sparkling hosts, all seem to say, In accents clear, that God is good. 3 The merry birds prolong the strain, Their song with every spring renewed; And balmy air, and falling rain, Each softly whisper, "God is good." 4 I hear it in the rushing breeze; The hills that have for ages stood, The echoing sky and roaring seas, All swell the chorus, "God is good." PRAISE AM) PBAYER. i(Jl Yes; God is good, all nature says, By God's own hand with speech endued; And man in louder notes of praise, Should sing for joy that God is good. John H. Gurney (1802-1862); based upon a hymn composed by Eliza Lee Follen d 787-1860). 244. P. M. 1 VIELD not to temptation, *- For weakness is sin, Each viet'ry will help us, Some other to win. Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God's name hold in reverence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kind-hearted and true, Look ever to Jesus. He'll carry you through. Ask the Saviour. &c. 402 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 To him that o'ercometh, God giveth a crown, Through faith we shall conquer, Though often cast down; He who is the Saviour Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Ask the Saviour, &c. Horatio R. Palmer (1834- 245. 8.7. 1 VOUTHFUL days are passing o'er us, -*- Childhood's years will soon be gone; Cares and sorrows lie before us, Hidden dangers, snares unknown. 2 Oh, may he who, meek and lowly, Visited this world below, Make us his, and make us holy, Guard and guide us where we go. 3 Hark! it is the Saviour calling, "Come, ye children, come to me." Jesus, keep our feet from falling, Teach us all to follow thee. 4 Soon we part — it may be. never, Never here to meet again; May we meet in heaven for ever, And the crown eternal gain. W. Dickson (1817- CHANTS AND ANTHEMS. 246. GLORIA PATRI. fi LORY be to the Father, | and to the Son, || " and | to the Holy Ghost; || As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ever shall be, || world | without end. Amen. || 247. GLORIA IX EXCELSIS. CI LORY be to | God on high. || and on earth | ^-" peace, good will toward men. || We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, II we glorify thee, we give thanks to | thee for thy great glory, || O Lord God, | heavenly King, l| God the | Father Almighty. || () Lord, the only-begotten Son \ Jesus Christ, || Lord God, Lamb of | God, Son of the Father, || that takest away the | sins of the world, || have | mercy upon us. || Thou that takest away the | sins of the world, || have | mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the I sins of the world, I! re- | ceive our prayer. ! | Thou that sittest at the right hand of | God the Father, have | mercy upon us. || For thou | only art holy, || thou | onlv art the Lord, l| thou only, Christ, with the I Holy Ghost, I! art most high in the \ glory of God the Father. I! Amen. 404 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 248. DEUS MISEEEATUE. 1< O.0D be merciful unto I us, and bless us, II and ^ show us the light of his countenance, and be I merciful unto us; II 2 - That thy way may be I known upon earth, II thy saving I health among all nations. II 3 - Let the people praise I thee, God; II yea, let all the people I praise thee. II 4 - Oh, let the nations rejoice I and be glad; II for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the I nations upon earth. II 5 - Let the people praise I thee, God; II yea, let all the people I praise thee. II 6 - Then shall the earth bring I forth her increase; II and God, even our own God, shall I give us his blessing. II 7 - God I shall bless us; II and all the ends of the | world shall fear him. II 249. BONUM EST CONFITEEL !• TT is a good thing to give thanks un- I to the *- Lord, II and to sing praises unto thy ! name, most Highest; II 2 - To tell of thy loving-kindness early I in the morning, II and of thy I truth in the night season; II 3 - Upon an instrument of ten strings, and up- I on the lute; II upon a loud instrument, I and upon the harp. II 4 - For thou, Lord, hast made me glad I through thy works; II and T will rejoice in giving praise for the opera- I lions of thy hands. II CHANTS AND ANTHEMS. 405 250. THE BENEDICITE. 1 f\ ALL ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; ^ Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye angels of the Lord, hless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 - 1 ye heavens, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 3< 1 all ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 4 - 1 ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye showers and dew, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 5 - 1 ye winds of God, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 6. 1 ye winter and summer, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye dews and frosts, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 406 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 7 - 1 ye frost and cold, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye ice and snow, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 8 - 1 ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 9 - 1 ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 Oh, let the earth bless the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 10 - 1 ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 all ye green things upon the earth, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 11 - 1 ye wells, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye seas and floods, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 12 - 10 ye whales and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 all ye fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord; Praise him. and magnify him for ever. 13 - 1 all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 O ye children of men, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. CHANTS AND ANTHEMS. 407 14 - 1 Oh. let Israel bless the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 15, 1 O ye spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord; Praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ve the Lord; J Praise him and magnify him for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 25 1 - JUBILATE DEO. • Q BE joyful in the Lord ! all ye lands, II serve the Lord with gladness: and come before his I presence with a song. II L Be ye sure that the Lord I he is God; II it is he that hath made us. and not we ourselves: we are his people and the I sheep of his pasture. II go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his | courts with praise: II be thankful unto him and I speak good of his name. II • For the Lord is gracious: his mercy is I everlast- ing: II and his truth endureth from generation to I generation. || 408 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 252. VENITE EXULTEMUS. *• (^H, come, let us sing im- I to the Lord; II let " us heartily rejoice in the I strength of our salvation. II 2 - Let us come before his presence I with thanks- giving; II and show ourselves I glad in him with psalms. II 3 « For the Lord is a I great God; II and a great I King above all gods. 4 - In his hand are all the corners I of the earth; II and the strength of the I hills is his also. II 5 « The sea is his, I and he made it; II and his hands pre- I pared the dry land. II 6 - Oh, come let us worship I and fall down, II and kneel be- I fore the Lord our Maker. II 7 - For he is the I Lord our God; II and we are the people of his pasture, and the I sheep of his hand. II 8 - Oh, worship the Lord in the I beauty of holi- ness; II let the whole earth I stand in awe of him. II 9 - For he cometh, for he cometh to I judge the earth; II and with righteousness to judge the world, and the I people with his truth. II 253. CANTATE DOMINO. • (^H, sing unto the I Lord a new song; II for I he ^ hath done marvelous things. II '• With his own right hand, and with his I holy arm, II hath he I gotten himself the victory. II ; - The Lord declared I his salvation; fl his right- eousness hath he openly showed I in the sight of the heathen. II CHANTS AND A.NTHEMS. 409 4 - He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the I house of Israel; II and all the ends of the world have seen the sal- I vation of our God. I! 5 - Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, I all ye lands; II sing, re- I joice, and give thanks. 6 - Praise the Lord up- I on the harp; II sing to the harp with a i psalm of thanksgiving. II 7 - With trumpets I also and shawms, II oh, show yourselves joyful be- I fore the Lord, the King. !! 8 - Let the sea make a noise, and all that I therein is; li the round world, and 1 they that dwell therein. II 9 - Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together be- I fore the Lord; II for he I cometh to judge the earth. II 10 - With righteousness shall he I judge the world II and the I people with equity. II 254. BErTEDIC, ANTMA MEA. 1- pRAISE the Lord I my soul: II and all that is *- within me I praise his holy name. II 2 - Praise the Lord I my soul: II and for- I get not all his benefits; !! 3 - Who forgiveth I all thy sin: II and healeth I all thine infirmities: II 4 - "Who saveth thy life I from destruction: !! and crowneth thee with ! mercy and loving kindness. 5 - praise the Lord, ye angels of his, ye that ex- I eel in strength: II ye that fulfill his commandment and hearken unto the i voice of his word. II 6 - praise the Lord, all I ye his hosts: II ye serv- ants of I his that do his pleasure. I! 7 - O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his in all places of I his dominion: !! praise thou the ' Lord, mv sold. II 410 A MANUAL OF W OKSHIP. 255. THE LORD'S PRAYER. f\ UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ^ name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 256. AUDIVI VOCEM. HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me: -*- Write; from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labors. Blessed, blessed, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord! 257. ANTHEM. WILL magnify thee, will magnify thee, God, -■- and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. I will magnify thee, God, my King, God, my King, and I will praise thy name, and I will praise thy name, and I will praise thy name for ever and for ever. All thy works praise thee, praise thee, Lord, and thy saints give thanks unto thee, give thanks to thee, give thanks unto thee, thy saints give thanks, give thanks to thee. 1 will magnify thee, will magnify thee, God, and CHANTS AM> ANTHEMS. 411 I will praise thy name for ever and ever. I will magnify thee, God, my King, God, my King, and I will praise thy name, and 1 will praise thy name, and 1 will praise thy name for ever and for ever. 258. ANTHEM. T3RAISF ye the Father, his pow'r is everlasting; -^ Praise ye the Father, Give thanks for all his benefits; Sing forth your praises, Let every heart be joyful; Praise ye the Father, Great Ruler, kind and merciful! Praise be to him, who hath shown his mighty pow'r: Let every voice sound his praise, with exulting strain? of gladness! Great is the Lord. Let his name be praised for ever! Come ye forth with your hearts attun'd to sing. Arise, and praise ye the Father: Glory to the Father, who alone hath the pow'r to save! Loudly let the chorus swell! Loudly let the tuneful an- them ring! Love and joy be now in ev'ry thankful heart: Oh, praise ye the Lord! 259. P. M. 1 QHXG ye Jehovah's praises, ^ Praise ye his name forever; Earth now to heaven raises Her voice in grateful lays. 2 Glorify him, glorify him, Let his great -a] vat ion now appear; Glorify him. glorify him. Send the joyful tidings far and near. 412 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. o Sing ye Jehovah's praises, Praise ye his name forever; Earth now to heaven raises Her voice in grateful lays. 4 Far away from him his people all have strayed, Yet his loving kindness never is delayed. Sing ye Jehovah's praises, Praise ye his name for ever; Earth now to heaven raises Her voice in grateful lays. Hallelujah, Amen. Hallelujah, Amen. 260. DOXOLOGIES. L. M. T)EAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; -"- Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Thomas Ken (1637-1711). L. M. Pi LORY to thee, my God, this night, ^ For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, oh, keep me. King of kings, Beneath thine own almighty wings. Thomas Ken (1637-1711). HYMNS AND SONGS OF CHRISTMAS-TIDE. 261. AS with gladness men of old ^- Did the guiding star behold;* As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to thee. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed; There to bend the knee before 1 1 i 111 whom heaven and earth adore, So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy seat. As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to thee, our heavenly King. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way: And, when earthly things are past. Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds thy glory hide. 414 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light; Thou its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing- Alleluias to our King. William C. Dix (1837 ). 262. 11.10. 13RIGHTEST and best of the sons of the *-* morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew drops are shining, Low lies his head with the beast of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and offerings divine; Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forests and gold from the mine? Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would his favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Reqinnld Heher (1783-1826). CHRISTMAS. 415 263. c. M . D< 1 /"1ALM on the listening ear of night, ^ Come heaven's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches far Her silver-mantled plains. Celestial choirs, from courts above, Shed Bacred glories there, And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 2 The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply, And greet from all their holy heights The dayspring from on high: O'er the blue depths of Galilee There comes a holier calm; And Sharon waves in solemn praise Her silent groves of palm. 3 ''Glory to God!" the lofty strain The realms of ether fills; How sweeps the song of solemn joy O'er Judah's sacred hills! "Glory to God!" the sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring: "Peace on the earth: good will to men, From heaven's eternal King." Edmund H. Sears ( 1810-1876). 264. 8 . 7 . ARK! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! the angelic host rejoices: Loudest hallelujahs rise. H 416 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 "Glory in the highest, glory!" Thus they chant their joyful strain; "Glory in the highest, glory! Peace on earth, good will to men." 3 Peace on earth, good will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 Christ is born, the great Anointed! Heaven and earth his glory sing; Glad receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer's birth; Spread the brightness of his glory, Till it cover all the earth. John Cawood (1775-1852). 265. P. M. TN the fields, with their flocks abiding, -*- They lay on the dewy ground; And glimm'ring under the star-light, The sheep lay white around, When the light of the Lord stream'd o'er them, And lo! from the heaven above, An angel leaned from the glory And sang his song of love: — He sang, that first sweet Christmas, The song that shall never cease, "Glory to God in the highest, On earth good will and peace." CHRISTMAS. 417 "To you iu the city of David, A Saviour is born to-day!" And sudden a host of the heaVnly ones Flash "d forth to join the lay! never hath sweeter message Thrill'd home to the souls of men, And the heav'ns themselves had never heard A gladder choir till then — For they sang that Christmas carol, That never on earth shall cease, '•'Glory to God," &c. And the shepherds came to the manger, And gaz'd on the Holy Child; And calmly o'er that rude cradle The Virgin Mother smil'd; And the sky, in the star-lit silence, Seem'd full of the angel lay: "To you in the city of David A Saviour is horn to-day"; they sang — and I ween that never The carol on earth shall cease, "Glory to God," &c. Frederic W. Farrar (1831 ). 266. C. M. D. 1 TT came upon the midnight clear, *- That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men From heaven's all-gracious King": — The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 418 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. % Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel-sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 ye, beneath life's crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow; Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Edmund H. Sears (1810-1876). 267. P. M. 1 A/TERRY Christmas! Merry Christmas! ■*■*-*- Merry, merry Christmas day! Glad we hail thy golden light, Dawning o'er the earth so bright; CHRISTMAS. 419 Welcome to the new-born King, Joyfully we sing. Christ has come, the gift of God; Angels are the tidings bringing, While through all the heavns abroad Praises they are singing. Let us answer back to them, With our happy hearts and voices; For the child of Bethlehem Give we thanks and praise. Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry, merry Christmas day! Glad we hail thy golden light, Dawning o'er the earth so bright; Welcome to the new-born King, Joyfully we sing. 2 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry, merry Christmas day! Happy greetings, cheerful mirth, Well may sound through all the earth, For to-day the joy of heaven Unto us is given. Christ has come to put to flight All the gloom of sin and sorrow, Come to lead us out of night To a fairer morrow. Gladly let us follow him, Love him, trust him, serve him ever, Till he, from earth's twilight dim, Leads to perfect day. Merry Christmas, &c. 420 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 268. 7.6. 1 A LITTLE town of Bethlehem! ^ How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night. 2 For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still The dear Christ enters in. Holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us to-day. CHRISTMAS. 421 We hear the Christinas angels, The great glad tidings tell: come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Phillips Brooks (1835-1893). 269. 1 P. M. AXCE in royal David's city ^ Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy. And, through all his wondrous childhood, He would honor and obey, Love, and watch the lowly' maiden In whose gentle arms he lay; Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he. For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us he grew: He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew; And he feeleth for our sadne— . And he shareth in our dadness. 422 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 5 And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone. 6 Not in that poor, lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; When like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around. Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander (1830-1895). 270. 1 "DING out the merry, merry bells, J-^ The merry Christmas bells, Their music bears the angel song, And joyful news it tells; "Fear not: the Saviour of the world In Bethlehem is born!" Then let our hearts sing out their joy, And fill with praise the morn. Ring out the merry, merry bells, The merry Christmas bells; Good news of God's great love to men, Their joyful music tells. 2 Ring out the merry, merry bells In pealing tones of praise; We'll echo back the angel song As hymns of joy we raise: ( BRISTMAS. 423 "All glory be to God most high/' p Who reigns in light above; "Peace on the earth, good will to men." Shall mark his reign of love. Ring out the merry, merry bells, &c. King out the merry, merry bells: For in the Saviour's birth Our Father in his mercy gave His choicest gift to earth. And we will give our gifts of love To those around us here. Till Christ's "good will" shall rule the world, And life is full of cheer. Ring out the merry, merry bells, &c. 271. 9.11. 1 "DIXG, sweet bells, your story once again, *-* How the angel voices sang to men. On that gladsome Christmas, when, ere break of day, Jesus, our Redeemer, in a manger lay. Glory to God in the highest! Glory to God in the highest! 2 God, the Father mighty, sent his Son, That for all a ransom might be won; As our Elder Brother and our Saviour King. We should love and serve him and his praises sing. Glory to God. &c. 424 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 To his home eternal he has risen, And the angel hosts returned to heaven; Let us strive to follow to that land above, Where shall be no sorrow, only joy and love. Glory to God, &c. J. R. Higinbotham. 272. P. M. OHOUT the glad tidings, exultingly sing; ^ Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Zion, the marvelous story be telling, The Son of the Highest, how lowly his birth ! The brightest archangel in glory excelling, He stoops to redeem thee, he reigns upon earth! Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! 2 Tell how he cometh; from nation to nation, The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round; How free to the faithful he offers salvation, How his people with joy everlasting are crown'd. Shont the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! CHRISTMAS. 425 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise; Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and the skies. Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Messiah is King! Messiah is King! William A. Muhlenberg (1796-1877). 273. 7.6. 1 rPHE joyful morn is breaking, -*- The brightest morn of earth, Through ail creation waking The joy of Jesus' birth. His star above is glistening, Where Jesus cradled lies, And all the earth is listening The carol of the skies. 2 High strains of praise are swelling From angel hosts on high, And one soft voice is telling Glad tidings from the sky; Tidings of free salvation, Of peace on earth below; Through every land and nation The blessed Word shall go! 3 His children's songs shall name him In many a tongue to-day: His Church shall yet proclaim him To people far away: 426 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Till idols fall before him, Till strife and wrong shall cease, Till all the earth adore him, The eternal Prince of Peace! 274. C. M. D. 1 TI7HILE shepherds watched their flocks by ** All seated on the ground, [night, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone aroivnd. "Fear not," said he — for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To yon, and all mankind. 2 "To yon, in David's town, this day Is born of David's line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: — The heavenly babe yon there shall find, To human view displayed, All meanly wrapt in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 3 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, and thus Addressed their joyful song: — "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth, from heaven to men, Begin and never cease." N nh urn Tale (1652-1715). CHRISTMAS. 427 275. P. M. 1 WHO is he in yonder stall * ' At whose feet the shepherds fall? 'Tis the Lord, oh, wondrous story, 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory; At his feet we humbly fall, Crown him, crown him, Lord of all. 2 Who is he in yonder cot? Bending to his toilsome lot? 'Tis the Lord, ftc. 3 Who is he in deep distress Fasting in the wilderness? 'Tis the Lord, &c. 4 Who is he who stands and weeps At the grave where Lazarus sleeps? 'Tis the Lord, &c. 5 Lo, at midnight, who is he Praying in Gethsemane? 'Tis the Lord, &c. 6 Who is he in mortal throes Asking blessings on his foes? 'Tis the Lord, &c. T Who is he that from the grave Comes to heal, and help, and save? 'Tis the Lord, &c. 8 Who is he that on yon throne Rules the world of light alone? 'Tis the Lord, &c. Anon. HYMNS AND SONGS OF HOME AND COUNTRY. 276. AMEKICA, so proud and free, ■^*- My song, my heart I give to thee! Full high thy brave, strong wing has won, Thine eagle eye is on the sun; Still upward be thy heavenward flight, Still upward mount, till lost in light. America, so proud and free, My song, my heart I give to thee; Long live, long live America! Long live, long live America! Truth's battle fought, truth's vic'try won, The manacles from man undone, Thou seemest now some matron fair, Thy vow fulfilled, and heard thy prayer; Thy children playing round thy knee, Thy song, sweet peace and liberty. America, so proud and free, &c. For gladness floats on every breeze, From city streets, from forest trees: And when rings out toil's bell at noon, Thy heart with joy is all in tune; It thrills thine every vital chord, For labor here has sure reward. America, so proud and free, &c. HOME AND COUNTRY. 429 From land on land, whate'er their birth, .Men flock to thee o'er all the earth; With every breeze, on every wave, They winds confront, they tempests brave; No perils do their hearts appall, For thou art mother to them all. America, so proud and free, &c. America, so proud and free, I give my song, my heart to thee! Still let thy heav n-born symbol fly In every clime, meath every sky: Still rise a yeoman race, to stand For God and home, and native land! America, so proud and free, &c. Jeremiah E. Rankin (1828 ). 277. 1 A NGEL of Peace, thou hast wandered too long, ■£*- Spread thy white wings to the sunshine of love; Come, while our voices are blended in song, Fly to our ark like the storm-beaten dove; Fly to our ark on the wings of the dove; Speed o'er the far-sounding billows of song, Crowned with thine olive-leaf garland of love; Angel of Peace, thou hast waited too long. 2 Brothers we meet, on this altar of thine Mingling the gifts we have gathered for thee; Sweet with the odors of myrtle and pine, P>reeze of the prairie and breath of the sea; 430 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Meadow and mountain, and forest and sea, Sweet is the fragrance of myrtle and pine; Sweeter the incense we offer to thee, Brothers once more round this altar of thine. 3 Angels of Bethlehem answer the strain; Hark! a new birth-song is filling the sky! Loud as the storm-wind that tumbles the main, Bid the full breath of the organ reply; Let the loud tempest of voices reply — Koll its long surge like the earth-shaking main! Swell the vast song till it mounts to the sky! Angels of Bethlehem echo the strain. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1807-1894). 278. 6.6.6.0.8.8. 1 T3EF0KE the Lord we bow, ■*-* The God who reigns above, And rules the world below, Boundless in power and love. Our thanks we bring In joy and praise, Our hearts we raise To heaven's high King. 2 The nation thou hast blest May well thy love declare. From foes and fears at rest, Protected by thy care. For this fair land, For this bright day, Our thanks we pay, Gifts of thy hand. HOME AND COUNTRY. 43] 3 May every mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Shine in thy word's pure light, And its rich fruits be seen. May every tongue Be tuned to praise, And join to raise A grateful song. Francis Scott Key (1779-1843). 279. 1 PROM the hillside, from the hollow, - 1 - Do yon hear like rushing billow, Wave on wave, that surging follow, Till they shake the ground? Hail this day of happy omen; 'Tis the tramp of gathering freemen, Labor's host of sturdy yeomen, Swell th' exulting sound. Loose the folds asunder, Flag we rally under; The placid sky. now bright on high, We'll rend with shouts like thunder. Onward press, our country needs us: Onward press, 'tis glory leads us; Hark! the watchword high that speeds us, Freedom. God, and Right. 2 Lo! the tyrant's days are numbered, Liberty no longer slumbers, Error dark no longer cumbers, Risen is the sun. 432 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. North and South, fell hate defying, East and West, with love undying, All in friendship true are vieing, Firmly bound in one. Louder swells the chorus, Till the welkin o'er us Reflects again the joyous strain, And discord flies before us. Onward press, our country needs us; Onward press, 'tis glory leads us; Hark! the watchword high that speeds us, Freedom, God, and Eight. 280. 6.6.4. 1 Pi OD bless our native land! ^ Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night; When the wild tempests rave, Euler of wind and wave, Do thou our country save By thy great might. 2 For her our prayers shall be, Our fathers' God, to thee, On thee we wait! Be her walls Holiness; Her rulers, Eighteousness; Her officers be Peace; God save the State! 3 Lord of all truth and right, In whom alone is might. On thee we call! HOME AND COUNTRY. 433 Give us prosperity; Give us true liberty; May all tlv oppressed go free; God save us all! Charles T. Brooks (1813-1883). 281. GOD ever glorious! Sovereign of nations, Waving the banner of Peace o'er our land; Thine is the victory, thine the salvation, Strong to deliver, own we thy hand. Still may thy blessing rest, Father most holy, ( Iver each mountain, rock, river, and shore. Sing hallelujah! shout in hosannas! God keep our country free evermore! 282. P. M. 1 Ci OD of our fathers, bless this our land; ^ Ocean to ocean owneth thy hand. Home of all nations from far and near, (rive, to unite us, thy faith and fear. God of our fathers, failing us never, God of our fathers, be ours forever. 2 God our protector, thy love o'erflows. Making our wilderness bloom as the rose. Thou with true liberty makest us free. Knowing no master, no king, but thee; God our protector, failing us never. God our protector, reign thou forever. John H. Hopkins (1792-1868). 434 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 283. L. M. 1 C\ RE AT God of nations! now to thee ^ Our hymn of gratitude we raise; With humble heart and bending knee, We offer thee our song of praise. 2 Thy name we bless, almighty God! For all the kindness thou hast shown To this fair land the pilgrims trod — This land we fondly call our own. 3 Here Freedom spreads her banner wide, And casts her soft and hallowed ray; Here thou our fathers' steps did guide In safety through their dangerous way. 4 We praise thee that the Gospel's light Through all our land its radiance sheds, Dispels the shades of error's night, And heavenly blessings round us spreads. 5 Great God! preserve us in thy fear; In dangers still our guardian lie; spread thy truth's bright precepts here, Let all the people worship thee. Alfred Alexander Woodhull (1810-1836). 284. TTAIL! Columbia, happy land! -*--*- Hail! ye heroes, heav'n-born band, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, Home \\i> country . i:;:) And when the storm of war was gone, Enjoyed the peace your valor won; Let Independence be your boast, Ever mindful what it cost, Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar reach the skies. Firm, united, let us be, Rallying "round our liberty; As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Immortal patriots, rise once more! Defend your rights, defend your shore; Let no rude foe with impious hand. Let no rude foe with impious hand, Invade the shrine where sacred lies Of toil and blood the well-earned prize; While offering peace, sincere and just, In heav n we place a manly trust That truth and justice may prevail, And every scheme of bondage fail. Firm, united, let us be, &c. Sound, sound the trump of fame! Let Washington's great name Ring through the world with loud applause! Ring through the world with loud applause! Let every clime to freedom dear Listen with a joyful ear; With equal skill, with steady power, He governs in the fearful hour Of horrid war, or guides with ease The happier time of honest peace. Firm, united, let us be, &c. 436 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4: Behold the chief who now commands Once more to serve his country stands- The rock on which the storm will beat! The rock on which the storm will beat! But armed in virtue, firm and true, His hopes are fixed on heav'n and you. When hope was sinking in dismay, When gloom obscured Columbia's day, His steady mind, from changes free, Eesolved on death or liberty. Firm, united, let us be, &c. Joseph Hopkinson (1770-1842). 285. 1 XT AIL to the merry, merry springtime! ■*-■*• That gladdens every heart With rays of glowing sunshine That bid our cares depart. 2 Hail to the merry, merry springtime! That brings to life each tree, Whose heart has scorned the wintry blast, Again to blossom free. Hail to the merry, merry springtime! That gladdens every heart With rays of glowing sunshine That bid our cares depart. 3 Hail to the merry, merry springtime! That tunes each warbler's voice To pipe again the well-known lay That makes us all rejoico. HOME AND COUNTRY. 437 4 Hail to the merry, merry springtime! Sweet season of the year, That drives away the winter's frosts And bids the flowers appear. Hail to the merry, merry springtime, &c. 5 Come, tune your voice and sing aloud A welcome to the spring; Till every hill and dale resounds The chorus that we sing. 6 Hail to the merry, merry springtime! Let old and young sing out A welcome to the springtime, And join our merry sport. Hail to the merry, merry springtime, &c. Thomas Farrar, Jr. 286. 7.6. 1 JERUSALEM, the golden! ** With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, And all the martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. 438 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 3 There is the throne of David; And there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast; And they, who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white. 4 sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; tr. J. M. Neale (1818-1866). 287. 1 T ET the hills and vales resound, ev'ry heart *~* with rapture bound; Our flag doth fly 'neath freedom's sky. Wake now our song! Oh bless our native land. Ever free Columbia stand! And this our motto be while we march along. 2 Sires of old, your fame is writ in gold; Your heritage we treasure and your mandates heed; While time shall last, no stain shall e'er be cast, To dim the light that shines above each Pa- triot deed. HOME AND COUNTRY, 439 3 Let the hills and vales resound, ev'ry heart with rapture bound! Our flag doth fly 'neath freedom's sky. Wake now our song! Oh bless our native land. Ever free Columbia stand! And this our motto be while we march along. 4 Dear native land, 'neath thy stars we stand, Ev'ry heart forever thy shield will be; As in days of old, when first unrolled, Flag of our nation, we march 'neath thee. 5 Xo land so sweet to thy wanderer's feet; Peace forever dwell on thy rock-bound strand ; And thy sons be true, fair flag, to you, God's blessing fall on our own dear land. 6 Let the hills and vales resound, ev'ry heart with rapture bound! Our flag doth fly 'neath freedom's sky. Wake now our song! Oh bless our native land. Ever free Columbia stand! And this our motto be while we march along. The hills and vales resound, resound with song. resound with song. George Cooper. 288. C. M. 1 T ORD, while for all mankind we pray, J-J Of every clime and coast, hear us for our native land. The land we love the most. 440 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 guard our shores from every foe, With peace our borders bless, With prosperous times our cities erowm Our fields with plenteousuess. 3 Unite us in the sacred love Of knowledge, truth, and thee; And let our hills and valleys shout The songs of liberty. 4 Here may religion, pure and mild, Smile on our Sabbath hours; And piety and virtue bless The home of us and ours. 5 Lord of the nations, thus to thee Our country we commend, Be thou her refuge and her trust. Her everlasting friend. Johr, R. Wreford (d. 1881). 289. 1 A/TID pleasures and palaces though we may ■^*- roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home; A charm from the skies seems to hallow us here, Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere. Home! home! sweet, sweet home! Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. HOME AND COUNTRY. 441 Aii exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; <» give me my lowly, thatched cottage again! The birds singing gayly, that came at my call — Give me them! and the peace ot" mind dearer than all. Home! home! sweet, sweet home! Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. To thee Til return, overburdened with care, The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there; Xo more from that cottage again will I roam. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. Home! home! sweet, sweet home! Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. John Howard Payne (1792-1852). 290. of the coming 1 ATIXE eves have seen the glorv ■™- of the Lord: He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored: He hath loosed the fateful lightnings of his terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on. CHORUS. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on. 442 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 I have seen him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I have read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; His day is marching on. 3 I have read a fiery gospel, writ in burnished rows of steel, "As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal; Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel, Since God is marching on." 4 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment seat: 0, be swift, my soul, to answer him! be jubilant, my feet: Our God is marching on. 5 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sen. With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free. AYhile God is marching on. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe (1819 ). Hymn written in 1862. 291. SOME AND COUNTRY. 443 6.4. 1 MY country! tis of thee, 1 * J - Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountain side Let freedom rine! 2 My native country! thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love. I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song: Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathe partake, Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Onr fathers' God! to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy 'might, Great God, onr King. Samuel F. Smith (1808-1895). 444 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 292. 1 A BEAUTIFUL, beautiful realm of the west! ^ Encircled by oceans, while lakes gem thy breast; Thy prairies are waving with harvests of gold, Thy sons strike for Freedom, undaunted and bold. CHORUS. beautiful, beautiful realm of the west! Of empires the queen, of nations the best! The eagle that soars from his nest to the sun, Thine emblem of daring, marks the deeds thou hast done. 2 The hand of the tyrant afflicts us no more; The heart of the freeman can swell and can soar; For many a martyr has crimsoned earth's sod For Freedom in state, and to worship his God. 3 The shackles a tyrant once forged o'er the main, Her flag to the breeze, she has burst them in twain; Three millions of bondmen she freed at a fling, And taught them the chorus of Freedom to sing. 4 The nations have heard it, the hymn of the free, The nations distressed from afar o'er the sea; They flock to her standard, fair realm of the west, Of empires the queen, and of nations the best. 5 O beautiful, beautiful realm of the west. The empire of Freedom, her eyrie and rest; IK). MK AND COUNTRY. 445 With mountains cloud-clapped, and with rivers that leap. With banners mow-flashing adown the rough steep. Jeremiah E. Rankin (1828 ). 293. A BEAUTIFUL, my country, ^ Be thine a nobler care Than all thy wealth of commerce, Thy harvests waving fair: Be it thy pride to lift up The manhood of the poor; Be thou to the oppressed Fair Freedom's open door. For thee our fathers suffered, For thee they toiled and prayed; Upon thy holy altar Their willing lives they laid. Thou hast no common birthright. Grand memories on thee shine; The blood of pilgrim nations Commingled flows in thine. beautiful, our Country! Bound thee in love we draw: Thine is the grace of Freedom, The majesty of Law. Be Eighteousness thy sceptre, Justice thy diadem: And on thy shining forehead Be peace the crowning gem. Frederick L. Hosmer. 446 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 294. 1 A COLUMBIA! the gem of the ocean, ^ The home of the brave and the free, The shrine of each patriot's devotion, A world offers homage to thee. Thy mandates make heroes assemble, When Liberty's form stands in view; Thy banners make tyranny tremble, When borne by the red, white, and blue. CHORUS. When borne by the red, white, and blue, When borne by the red, white, and blue; Thy banners make tyranny tremble, When borne by the red, white, and blue. 2 When war winged its wide desolation, And threatened the land to deform, The arm then of freedom's salvation, Columbia rode safe through the storm; With her garlands of vict'ry around her, When so proudly she bore her brave crew, With her flag floating proudly before her, The boast of the red, white, and blue. CHORUS. The boast of the red, white, and blue, The boast of the red, white, and blue; With her flag floating proudly before her, The boast of the red, white, and blue. HoME and cotJNffcY. 447 The Onion, the Union forever, Our glorious nation's sweet hymn; May the wreaths she has won never wither, Nor the star of her glory grow dim! May the service united ne'er sever, But they to their colors prove true; The Army and Xavy forever! Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. CHORUS. Three cheers for the red, white, and blue, Three cheers for the red, white, and blue; The Army and Xavy forever! Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. David T. Shaw and Thomas a Becket, ,SY., 1843. The latter also wrote the music. 295. L. M. 1 Q GOD, beneath thy guiding hand ^ Our exiled fathers crossed the sea, And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshipped thee. 2 Thou heard'st, well pleased, the song, the prayer — Thy blessing came: and still its power Shall onward through all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 What change! through pathless wilds no more The fierce and naked savage roams: Sweet praise, along the cultured shore, Breaks from ten thousand happv homes. 448 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 4 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves, And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 5 And here thy name, God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Leonard Bacon (1802-1881). 296. 1 (^H say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, ^ What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the peril- ous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming! And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! 2 On that shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence re- poses, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, now conceals, now discloses? HOME AND COUNTRY. 449 Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines on the stream; Tis the star-spangled banner — oh long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so Tauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. Xo refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave; And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Oh thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's deso- lation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust;" And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), written 1814. 297. L. M. 1 A LORD of Hosts! Almighty King! ^ Behold the sacrifice we bring; To ev'ry arm thy strength impart; Thy Spirit shed thro' ev'ry heart. 450 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 2 Wake in our breast the living fires, The holy faith that warmed our sires; Thy hand hath made our nation free; To die for her is serving thee. 3 Be thou a pillared flame to show The midnight snare, the silent foe; And when the battle thunders loud, Still guide us in its moving cloud. 4 God of all nations! Sovereign Lord! In thy dread name we draw the sword, We lift the starry flag on high, That fills with light our stormy sky. 5 From treason's rent, from murder's stain, Guard thou its folds till peace shall reign, Till fort and field, till shore and sea Join our loud anthem, praise to thee. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1807-1894). 298. A UNION great, our own loved land, ^ Designed, sustained by God's good hand, Ennobled by heroic dead, Who kept quick step where Freedom led, Who kept quick step where Freedom led, Courageous dames and noble sires. Whose glory every heart inspires. Who lived and died, those patriots brave, For Liberty this land to save. HOME AND COUNTRY . 451 2 Be ours kind hearts for others' woes, Be ours bold hearts for Freedom's foes; Be ours to help our brother man, Be ours to do the best we can, Be ours to do the best we can, To hold aloft high heaven's decree, That all the world shall brothers be. Be ours to end all wars and strifes. Long wave the glorious stars and stripes! 3 Our fathers' God, from out whose hand, Rich blessings fall on this fair land, Be thou in future, as in past, Our only King, while time shall last, Our only King, while time shall last. Xot greed of gold, nor envy sour, Xor party strife, nor foreign power, Destroy the heritage they gave. Great God, our homes and nation save! 299. 1 "DAISE again the bold refrain that tells of -^ mighty deeds, Brave hearts true that beat anew wherever glory leads. Hark! the echoes ringing to the well-known strain, While the countless voices sing the loud refrain. CHORUS. Aye! we'll ever bear in mind that duty calls us on, That once more, like days of yore, there's honor to be won! 452 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Be our cry for liberty, and let the right be done; Be our cry for liberty, and let the right be done. 2 Bright the day, our onward way points out where glory calls; True as steel, our hearts so leal, no danger e'er appalls. Here no craven coward would e'er seek to fly; Here no single warrior but knows how to die. Aye! we'll ever bear, &c. Charles J. Rowe. 300. a PEED our Republic, Father on high! ^ Lead us in pathways of justice and right; Rulers as well as the ruled, "One and all," Girdle with virtue the armor of might! Hail! three times hail, to our country and flag! Foremost in battle for Freedom to stand, We rush to arms when aroused by its call; Still as of yore when George Washington led, Thunders our war cry: We conquer or fall! Hail! three times hail, to our country and flag! Faithful and houest to friend and to foe — Willing to die in humanity's cause — Thus we defy all tyrannical pow'r, While we contend for our Union and laws! Hail! three times hail, to our country and flag! HOME AND COUNTRY. 453 Rise up, proud eagle, rise up to the clouds, Spread thy broad wings o'er this fair western world! Fling from thy beak our dear banner of old, Show that it still is for freedom unfurPd! Hail! three times hail, to our country and flag! Mathias Keller. 301. rflHE breaking waves dashed high -*- On a stern and rock-bound coast, And the woods against a stormy sky Their giant branches tossed; And the heavy night hung dark The hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore. Not as the conqueror comes, They, the true-hearted, came; Xot with the roll of the stirring drums, And the trumpet that sings of fame; Not as the flying come, In silence and in fear — They shook the depths of the desert gloom With their hymns of lofty cheer. Amidst the storm they sang, And the stars heard, and the sea! And the sounding aisles of the dim woods rang To the anthem of the free. 454 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. The ocean eagle soared From his nest by the white wave's foam, And the rocking pines of the forest roared — This was their welcome home! 4 What sought they thus afar? Bright jewels of the mine? The wealth of seas, the spoils of war? — They sought a faith's pure shrine! Aye, call it holy ground, The soil where first they trod! They have left unstained what there they found — Freedom to worship God. Felicia D. Hernans (1793-1835). 302. 7. D. 1 rpHOU, by heavenly hosts adored, ■*- Gracious, mighty, sovereign Lord, God of nations, King of kings, Head of all created things, By the church with joy confest, God o'er all forever blest; Pleading at thy throne we stand, Save thy people, bless our land! From all public sin and shame, From ambition's grasping aim, From rebellion, war, and death. From the pestilential breath, From dread famine's awful stroke, From oppression's galling yoke, From the judgment of thy hand: Spare thy people, spare our land! HUME AND COUNTRY. 455 3 Let our rulers ever be Men that love and honor thee; Lei the powers by thee ordained, Be in righteousness maintained; In the people's hearts increase Love of piety and peace; Thus, united we shall stand One wide, free, and happy land! Henry Harbaugh (1817-1867). 303. 1 THROUGH lanes with hedge-rows pearly go forth -*■ the reapers early Among the yellow corn, among the yellow corn; Good luck betide their shearing, for winter's tide is nearing, And we must fill the barn, and we must fill the barn. CHORUS. The harvest time, the harvest time, the busy har- vest time. The harvest time, the harvest time, the busy har- vest time. 2 At noon they leave the meadow, beneath the friendly shadow Of monarch oak to dine, of monarch oak to dine; And 'mid his branches hoary goes up the thankful story, The harvest is so fine, the harvest is so fine. 456 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP CHORUS. The harvest time, the harvest time, the blessed harvest time. The harvest time, the harvest time, the blessed harvest time. 3 And when the west is burning, from shaven field re- turning, Upon the wain they come, upon the wain they come; When all their hamlet neighbors rejoice to end their labors, With merry harvest home, with merry harvest home. CHORUS. The harvest time, the harvest time, the joyous harvest time. The harvest time, the harvest time, the joyous harvest time. Henry F. Chorley. INDEX TO FIRST LINES. Page. Abide in me, O Lord, and I in thee 200 Abide with me! fast falls the eventide 201 A charge to keep I have 202 All hail, God's angel, Truth 203 All holy, ever-living one 204 All praise to him who built the hills 204 All things beautiful and fair 206 All things bright and beautiful 205 America, so proud and free 428 A mighty fortress is our God 207 And is there, Lord, a rest 208 And now another day is gone 209 Angel of Peace, thou hast wandered too long 429 Angels, holy, high and lowly 209 Arm these thy soldiers, mighty Lord 210 Around the throne of God in heaven 211 Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep 212 As with gladness men of old 413 At thy feet, our God and Father 212 Awake, my soul, and with the sun 213 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve 214 Beautiful the little hands 215 Before Jehovah's awful throne 215 Before the Lord we bow 430 Blest be the tie that binds 216 Blest be thou, O God of Israel 217 Breathe on me, Breath of God 217 Brethren, let us join to bless 218 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning 414 Brightly gleams our banner 219 Calm on the listening ear of night 415 Cling to the mighty one 221 Come, Christian children, come and raise 221 458 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 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Come, every youthful heart 222 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove 223 Come, Holy Spirit, come 224 Come, ye thankful people, come 225 Come, ye that love the Lord 226 Day is dying in the west 227 Down in the pleasant pastures 227 Ere another Sabbath's close 229 Eternal Father, strong to save 229 Eternal God, we look to thee 230 Eternal Source of every joy 231 Every morning mercies new 232 Every morning the red sun 233 Everywhere, everywhere 234 Father, let thy benediction 235 Father, let thy kingdom come 235 Father of love, our Guide and Friend 236 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss 237 Forever with the Lord 237 For thy mercy and thy grace 238 Forward ! be our watchword 239 From all that dwell below the skies 240 From every stormy wind that blows 241 From Greenland's icy mountains 241 From the hillside, from the hollow 431 Gently, Lord, oh, gently lead us 242 Gentle Shepherd, grant thy blessing 243 Give forth thine earnest cry 244 Glory be to God on high 403 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son 403 Glory to thee, my God, this night 244, 412 Glory to thee, who safe hast kept 245 God be merciful unto us and bless us 404 Glod bless our native land 432 " God bless you," from the heart we sing 245 God eternal, mighty King 246 God ever glorious. Sovereign of nations 433 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. $59 Page. God is love; ln> mercy brighten- 247 God moves in a mysterious way 248 God, my King, thy might confessing 249 Clod of our fathers, bless this our land 433 God of the earth, the sky. the sea 250 God, that madest earth and heaven 251 God. who hath made the daisies 251 Gone the bud.- of springtime 253 Go thou in life's fair morning 253 Go when the morning shineth 254 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd 255 Great God of nations! now to thee 434 Great God! we sing that mighty hand 256 Hail! Columbia, happy land 434 Hail! sacred day of earthly rest 257 Hail to the Lord's anointed 257 Hail to the merry, merry springtime 436 Hail to the Sabbath day 259 Hark, hark my soul, angelic songs are swelling 259 Hark, round the God of love 261 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour come- 262 Hark! 'tis the watchman's cry 262 Hark! what mean those holy voices 415 Haste not ! haste not ! do not rest 264 Hear the royal summons 265 He leadeth me: blessed thought 266 Holy and reverend is the name 267 Holy Father, cheer our way 268 Holy Father, thou hast taught me 268 How blest the righteou- when he dies 269 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord 270 How -weet the name of Jesus sounds 270 How shall the young secure their hearts 271 I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me 410 I heard the voice of Jesus say 272 In heavenly love abiding 273 I need thee every hour 274 In.-pirer and hearer of prayer 275 In the cross of Christ I glory 275 460 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. Page. In the fields, with their flocks abiding 416 In the vineyard of our Father 276 In thy name, O Lord, assembling 277 I sing the almighty power of God 278 It came upon the midnight clear 417 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord 404 I think, when I read that sweet story of old 279 I was a wandering sheep 280 I will magnify thee, will magnify thee 410 Jerusalem, my happy home 281 Jerusalem, the golden 437 Jesus, from thy throne on high 282 Jesus, holy, undefiled 283 Jesus is our Shepherd 284 Jesus, lover of my soul 285 Jesus, meek and gentle 286 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 287 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me 287 Jesus, the very thought of thee 288 Just as I am, without one plea 289 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace 290 Launch thy bark! launch thy bark on the swelling tide 290 Lay thy hand upon me 291 Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom 292 Let others praise the ruby bright 293 Let the hills and vales resound, ev'ry heart with rapture bound, 438 Lift up to God the voice of praise 294 Little drops of water 294 Little travelers Zionward 295 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing 296 Lord, I have passed another day 296 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing 297 Lord of all being! throned afar 298 Lord of earth! thy forming hand 299 Lord of my life, whose tender care 300 Lord of the harvest, thee we hail 300 Lord, when my raptured thought surveys 301 Lord, while for all mankind we pray 439 Love divine, all love excelling 302 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. K»l Page Merry Christina-! merry Christmas 4 IS 'Mill pleasures and palaces though we may roam 440 Mighty Spirit, gracious Guide 303 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord 441 My country, 'tis of thee 443 My faith looks up to thee 304 My God, is any hour so sweet 305 My God, my Father, while I stray 300 My soul, be on thy guard 307 My times are in thy hand 307 Nearer my God, to thee 308 Now God be with us. for the night is closing 309 Now I lay me down to sleep 310 Now thank we all our God 310 Now the day is over 311 Now the shades of night are gone 312 O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord 405 O beautiful, beautiful realm of the west 444 O beautiful, my country 445 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands 407 O Columbia, the gem of the ocean 446 O come! loud anthems let us sing 313 O day of rest and gladness 313 O everlasting Light 314 O for a heart to praise my God 315 O God, beneath thy guiding hand 447 O God of love, O King of peace 316 O God, our help in ages past 317 Oh, come! let us sing unto the Lord 408 Oh. happy is the man who hears 318 Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light 448 Oh. sing unto the Lord a new song 408 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways 318 Jesus, thou art standing 319 O little town of Bethlehem 420 O Lord of Hosts, Almighty King 449 O Love divine, that stoop'st to share 320 O Master, let me walk with thee 321 Once in royal David's city 421 Once to every man and nation 321 462 A MANUAL OF WORSHIP. 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O Paradise! 324 ( ) Union great ! our own loved land 450 Our Father, through the coming year 325 Our Father, who art in heaven 410 O, what can little hands do 326 O, worship the King all glorious above 327 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour 328 Pleasant are thy courts above 328 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow 412 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven 330 Praise the Lord, O my soul 409 Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him 330 Praise to God, immortal praise 331 Praise to thee, thou great Creator 332 Praise ye the Father; his Power is everlasting 411 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire 332 Raise again the bold refrain 451 Rejoice and be glad, the Redeemer has come 333 Rejoice! the Lord is King 334 Ring out the merry merry bells 422 Ring, sweet bells, your story once again 423 Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise 335 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings 336 Rock of ages, cleft for me 336 Safely through another week 337 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise 338 Saviour, breathe an evening blessing 339 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us 339 Saviour, more than life to me 340 Saviour, source of every blessing 341 Saviour, teach me day by day 341 Scorn not the slightest word or deed 342 Shepherd of tender youth 343 Shine on our souls, eternal God. 344 Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing 424 Sing, my soul, his wondrous love 345 Sing to the Lord a joyful song 345 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. 1:63 Page. Sing ye Jehovah's praises 411 Softly now the light of day 340 Soldiers of Christ . arise 347 Soon may the last glad song arise 347 Speed our Republic. O Father on high 452 Standing at the portal 348 Stand like an anvil, when the stroke 349 Stand up, stand up for Jesus 350 Summer ended, harvest o'er 351 Summer suns are glowing 352 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear 353 Sweet is the work, my God, my King 354 Swell the anthem! raise the song 354 Take my life, and let it be 355 Tender Shepherd, thou hast stilled 350 The breaking waves dashed high 453 The day is past and gone 357 The day of praise is done 357 The ever-changing seasons 358 The God of harvest praise 359 The harvest dawn is near 359 The heavens declare thy glory 300 The hours of school are over 301 The joyful morn is breaking 425 The King of love my Shepherd is 302 The Lord be with us as we bend 303 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know 30 5 The Lord my pasture shall prepare 304 The morning bright 305 There is a happy land 300 There's a friend for little children 307 There is a blessed home 308 There is a land of pure delight 309 There is a safe and secret place 370 The son of God goes forth to war 370 The spacious firmament on high 372 The springtide hour brings leaf and flower 372 The strife i< o'er, the battle done 373 Thine forever, God of love 374 This is the day the Lord hath made 375 Thou art the way to thee alone 375 464 A MANUAL OP WORSHIP. 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Thou, by heavenly hosts adored 454 Thou, from whom we never part 376 Thou one in all, thou all in one 376 Thou, that once by mother's knee 377 Thou, who roll'st the year around 378 Through all the dangers of the night 379 Through lanes with hedge-rows pearly 455 Thy name, O Lord 379 Thy way, not mine, O Lord 380 To arms, ye Christian soldiers 381 Uplift the banner! let it float 382 Walk in the light! so shalt thou know 383 Watchman! tell us of the night 384 We are but little children weak 384 We come with songs of gladness 385 We may not climb the heavenly steeps 386 We plow the fields, and scatter 387 We sing the loving Jesus 388 We speak of the realms of the blest 389 When all thy mercies, O my God 390 When evening shadows gather 391 When gathering clouds around I view 392 When, his salvation bringing 393 When little Samuel woke 394 When the day of toil is done 395 When he cometh, when he cometh 396 While shepherds watched their flocks by night 426 Who is he in yonder stall 427 With joy we lift our eyes 397 Words are things of little cost 397 Work, for the night is coming 398 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim 399 Yes, for me, for me he careth 399 Yes, God is good; in earth and sky 400 Yield not to temptation 401 Youthful days are passing o'er us 402