'■ This Book is the Property of the £nilem'*s r&efa-ivnxe'b OMmrch. & PLEASE LEAVE IT IN THE PEW. ^^^m mm u **J *-~! iS*"'^ SERVICE BOOK AND HYMNAL, FOR USE IN s THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL, THE GUILD OR SOCIETY, THE CATE CHETICAL CLASS, AND THE FAMILY. EDITED AND COMPILED BY REV. WM. F. LICHLITER, A. M., St. Luke's Chukch, Lancaster, Pa. Copyright, 1886. SECOND EDITION. LANCASTER, PA. THE new era book print. PEEFATOEY NOTE. THIS Service Book and Hymnal has been com- piled to meet a want in the editor's own pastoral work. Should it receive the approval of others, and meet a like want for them, he'will he glad that with God's blessing it has found an enlarged sphere of usefulness. The aim has been to provide offices in harmony with the church services, so that the moulding in- fluence of the Sunday-School, the Catechetical Class, and the Family, shall prepare the children and catechumens for a due appreciation of these services, and a devout joining in the worship of the congregation ; and, further, to provide a book con- venient in size, and having all desirable requisites as to contents and form, and yet so inexpensive that, at little cost, a copy may be placed in the hands of every scholar. The anthems and prayers for the Church Fes- tivals and occasional services, will provide for the proper observance of the Festival Seasons, and ob- viate the necessity of using specially prepared forms. For the selection of the music and pointing of the anthems, the editor gratefully acknowledges his in- debtedness to Mr. Walter Bausman, and for the music for the versicles to Mr. Spencer M. White, w r ho have had much and valuable experience in training young people and young voices, and in leading the service of praise in God's house. The hymns sung with frequency in the Sunday- School are few in number, and the collection in the Hymnal, consisting of the favorite and best hymns, will be found ample for ail ordinary uses. The opening part of the First or the Second Sun- day-School Service, with the Anthem for the Epi- phany Season, and the Collects for Christian Mis- sions, will provide an appropriate service for the meetings of Missionary Societies; and the Service for a Guild or Society, and the Collect for a Sew- ing-School, will meet a want in almost every con- gregation. The Catechism on Confirmation, and the Rules for the Confirmed, will prove a desirable aid in the in- struction just preceding, and helpful to holy living after Confirmation. St. Luke's Church, Mid- Lent, 1886. (2) CONTENTS. PAGE. Table of Movable Festivals 4 First Service for the Sunday-School . . 5 Second Service for the Sunday-School 11 Festival Anthems and Prayers 14-31 Children's Day Anthem and Prayers .32 Thanksgiving or Harvest Home Anthem and Prayer 34 Anthems and Versicles 36-42 Prayers for a Teachers' Meeting 43 Service for a Guild or Society 45 Service for the Catechetical Class 48 Cathechism on Confirmation 53 Rules for the Confirmed 56 Morning and Evening Prayers 59 Prayer for the Sick and Afflicted 62 The Litany 64 Hymnal 67 Indexes to Hymns and Anthems 156 THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL HOUR. I. Opening Service, 10 to 15 minutes. II. Study of the Lesson, 30 minutes. III. Distribution of Papers, etc., 5 minutes. IV. Review of the Lesson, 5 minutes. V. Secretary's Report and Closing Service, 10 minutes. Tunes to the Hymns. Tunes to many of the Hymns may be found in Miss Alice Nevin's "Hymns and Carols," and in " The Reformed Church Hymnal," and to the rest in Rev. Geo. W. Shinn, D. D., and Rev. Edwin Coan's "Prayer Book and Hymnal," the former being in- dicated by an * and a || respectively, and the latter by a f. These are superior collections. (3) CO o OS « i CJ QO wi : a £ N no 1 o h H 9 A H •^TiaApY OQ N«W CO C3 (Ml0 , *iO00OWL0i>Ori e £ t^B m Rend you heart, and | not your | garments : And turn un- | to the | Lord your | God. For He is gracious and merciful, | slow to | anger : And of great kindness, and re- | penteth Him \ of the | evil, FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 21 Have mercy up-on | me, O | God : According to Thy | lov-ing | kind= | ness. According unto the multitude of Thy | ten-der | mercies: Blot out | my trans- ( gres= | sions. God be merciful unto us and | bless= | us: And cause Thy face to | shine up- | on= | us. That Thy way may be known up- | on= | earth: Thy saving health a- | mong= | all= | nations. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues: L. — Lord, we believe. 8. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. S.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. The Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknow- ledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and for- giveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Here shall be said the prayers of the regular Service. • 22 FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. POR GOOD FEIDAY. Behold the | Lamb of | God: Which taketh away the | sins= | of the | world. He was despised and re- | jected of | men: A man of sorrows j and ac- | quainted with | griefs. Surely He hath | borne onr | griefs: And carried | our= | sor= | rows. He was wounded for | our trans- | gressions: He was | bruised for | our in- | iquities. All we like sheep have | gone a | stray: And have turned every one | to= | his own | way: And the Lord hath | laid on | Him: The in- | iqui-ty | of us | all. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues: L. — Lord, we believe. 8. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. S.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. The Collect. O righteous and holy God, who hast mani- fested toward us Thine unfathomable love, in FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 23 not sparing Thine own Son, but delivering Hlni up for us all ; by the memory of His bitter death, by the awful mystery of His sorrows in the garden and upon the cross, we humbly be- seech Thee to have mercy upon us and upon all men, and to make known Thy saving health among the nations, that He may see the travail of His soul and be satisfied : to whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Festival Prayer. Lord Jesus Christ ! Thou holy and spotless Lamb of God, who didst take upon Thyself the curse of sin which was due to us, with all the heavenly host of the redeemed, we unite in as- cribing unto Thee power, and riches, and wis- dom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. We bless Thee for all the burdens Thou hast borne, for all the tears Thou hast wept, for all the pains Thou hast suffered, for every drop of blood Thou hast shed, for every word of comfort Thou hast spoken on the cross, for every conflict with the powers of darkness, and for Thine eternal victory over the terrors of death and the pains of hell. Amen. O most merciful Father, who of Thy tender compassion towards us guilty sinners, didst give Thine only-begotten Son to be an offering for our sins, grant us grace, we humbly beseech Thee, that, being engrafted into Him by Thy Spirit and made partakers of His sufferings and His death, we may crucify the corrupt inclina- tions of the flesh, die daily unto the world, and lead holy and unblamable lives. Cleaving unto His cross in all the temptations of life, may we hold fast the profession of our faith without 24 FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. Wavering, and finally attain unto the resurrec- tion of the dead, through the merits of this same once crucified, but now risen and exalted Savior. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc 6 POE THE EASTER SEASON. Christ our Passover is sacrificed | for= | us : Therefore | let us | keep the | feast. Not with the old leaven, neither with the leaven of | malice ■ and | wickedness : But with the unleavened bread of sin- | cer-i- | ty and | truth. Now is Christ men | from the | dead : And become the first- | fruits of | them that | sleep. For since by | man came | death : By man came also the resur- | rec-tion | of the | dead. For as in Adam | all= | die : Even so in Christ shall | all be | made a- 1 live. Thanks be to God, who giveth us the | vic-to- I -ry: Through our | Lord= | Je-sus | Christ. Glory be to the Father, etc. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 25 Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues: L. — Lord, we believe. S. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. 8.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. The Collect. Almighty God, who through the resurrection of Thine only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life ; assist and support in us, we beseech Thee, the aspirations of Thy heavenly grace, that dying unto sin always, and living unto righteousness, we may at last triumph over death and the grave, in the full image of our risen Lord : to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Here shall be said the prayers of the regular Service, except on Easter, when the Festival Prayer with the Lord's Prayer shall be used. The Festival Prayer. O Thou God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we render Thee most humble and hearty thanks, that, when He had descended into the grave, Thou didst not suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption, nor leave his soul in hades, but didst show unto Him the path of life and raise Him from the dead, and set Him at Thine own right hand in the heavenly places. Grant us grace, we beseech Thee, to apprehend with true faith the glorious mystery of our Savior's resur- rection, and fill our hearts with joy and a lively hope, that amid all the sorrows, trials and 26 FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. temptations of our mortal state, and in the hour of death, we may derive strength and comfort from this sure pledge, of an inheritance incor- ruptible and undented and that fadeth not away. Amen. O Thou Prince of Life and First-Begotten of the dead, whom not having seen we love, breath upon us that we may receive the Holy Ghost, to abide with us continually both as the seal of our adoption, and as an earnest of the promised pos- session. Give us power to walk in the Spirit that we may not fulfill the lusts of the flesh, but mortify our members which are upon the earth and purify ourselves even as Thou art pure, so that at Thy second coming to judge the world in righteousness, we also may appear with Thee, having our vile bodies changed into the fashion of Thine own glorious body, accord- ing to the working whereby Thou art able even to subdue all things unto Thyself : who art God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 27 FOR THE ASCENSION SEASON. O clap your hands together | all ye | people: O sing unto the Lord | with the | voice of | melody. God is gone up | with a | shout: And the Lord with the | sound= | of the | trumpet. Lift up your heads, | O ye | gates: And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of | Glo-ry | shall come | in. Who is the | King of | Glory?: It is the Lord, strong and mighty, even the | Lord= | mighty * in | battle. Lift up your heads, | O ye | gates: And ye be lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of | Glo-ry | shall come | in. Who is the | King of | Glory?: Even the Lord of Hosts, He | is the | King of | Glory. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying tht Service continues: Creed, and then the L. — Lord, we believe. S. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. S.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. The Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, who didst glorify Thy Son Jesus, by receiving Him up into heaven, and setting Him at Thine own right hand, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come; work in us, we beseech Thee, such firm and abiding faith in this mystery as may raise us in heart and mind above all things here below, to dwell with Christ in heavenly places, and to possess in Him our true life; so that when He shall appear again, according to His word, we also may ap- pear with Him in glory everlasting: to whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all worship and praise, world without end. Amen. Here shall be said the prayers of the regular Ser- vice, except on Ascension Day, when the Festival Prayer with the Lord's Prayer shall be used, The Festival Prayer. O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Conqueror of death and hell, who from the depths of Thy humiliation didst pass into the heavens, and art crowned with glory and honor as King of saints and eternal High Priest over the house of God; let Thy all-powerful intercessions prevail on our behalf, that, being delivered from the curse of sin, we may receive grace and strength to follow Thee with patient endurance through the sor- rows and pains of earth and the darkness of the grave, and, having thus shared in Thy suffer- ings here, become partakers also of Thy joy and glory in the everlasting kingdom of the Father. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 29 8 FOR WHITSUNDAY. He shall give you | an-other | Comforter: That He may a- | bide with | you for- | ever. Hereby we know that He a- | bideth ■ in | us : By the Spirit which j He hath | giv-en | us. The Spirit beareth witness | with our | spirit : That we | are the | children • of | God. The Spirit and the Bride | say,= | Come : And let | him that | heareth ■ say, | Come. Let him that is a- | thirst= | come : And whosoever will, let him come and take of the | water • of | life= | freely. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues : L. — Lord, we believe. JS. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. S.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. The Collect. God of all peace and consolation, who didst gloriously fulfill the great promise of the Gos- pel, by sending down Thy Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost, to establish the Church as the home of his continual presence and power 30 FESTIVAL ATs'THEMS AND PRAYERS. among men ; mercifully grant unto us, we be- seech Thee, this same gift of the Spirit, to re- new, illuminate, refresh, and sanctify our dying souls, to be over us and around us like the light and dew of heaven, and to be in us evermore as a well of water springing up into everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with Thee, and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Here shall be said the prayers of the regular Service, except on Whitsunday, when the Festival Prayer shall be used with the Lord's Prayer. The Festival Prayer. O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, who by Thy quickening energy hast raised us up to a new life in Christ Jesus, and dost in mercy to our infirmities condescend to dwell in our mortal bodies as Thy consecrated temples ; bring forth in our hearts and lives, we beseech Thee, the fruits of love, joy, peace, long-suffer- ing, gentleness, faith, meekness and temper- ance; that so walking in Thee with all holy obedience we may stand firm in the knowledge and love of the truth against the wiles of the Devil, overcome the world, and be glorified in the fellowship of the Father and the Son: to whom with Thee, who art co-equal and co-eter- nal God, we ascribe all honor, thanksgiving and praise. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 31 9 FOR TEINITI SUNDAY. 1= rngmmmmmmmm S£±==-±= inmiiif 42- Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord | God of | hosts: The whole earth is \ full= | of His j glory. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord | God Al= | mighty: Which was, and | is, and | is to j come. Thon art worthy, | 0= | Lord: To receive \ glory -and | honor "and | power. Thou hast created | all= | things: And for Thy pleasure they | are and | were cre- | ated. Blessing, and honor, and | glory -and | power: Be unto the Lamb for- | ever and | ever. A | men. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues: L — Lord, we believe. 8. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. 8.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. The Collect. O God, the Creator and Savior of the world, who hast made Thyself known in the work of man's redemption, as the Mystery of the ever adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Three in One and One in Three: reveal in us, 82 FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. we beseech Thee, the full power of this faith, into which we have been planted by baptism; that being born of water and of the Spirit, we may by a life of holiness be formed into Thine image here, and rise to Thy blissful presence hereafter: there to join with the song of the seraphim in praising Thee, world without end. Amen. Here shall be said the prayers of the regular Service. 10 TOR CHILDREN'S DAT. FF -H- =ti d^-t 1 — rzV -+— r r— HI ±3: -Ja. -4- =H 1- -±=i= L, — ,__J LfiJU I love tfAem that | love= | Me: And those that seek Me early I shall= I find= | Me. Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and for j bid -them I not: For of such | is the [ kingdom ■ of | God. Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a | lit-tle | child: He | shall not | enter there- | in. And He took them up | in His | arms: Put His hands upon | them ■ and | bless' d= | them. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues: L. — Lord, we believe. S. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 33 L. — The Lord be with you. S.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. Almighty God, who dost make and keep covenant, we render Thee thanks, that in the fullness of time Thou didst fulfill Thy promise, which is unto parents and children, by the send- ing of Thy dear Son to be the Savior of the world. We bless Thee for His childhood and youth and manhood, whereby he has sanctified all the states of our human life and become the Savior of all. Grant unto Thy servants such grace that being consecrated unto Thee and Thy service in holy baptism, we may so truly follow the Lord Jesus in the pattern of His pure and holy life, that we may be partakers of His resurrection, and finally be inheritors of Thine everlasting kingdom. This we ask in the name and merits of Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. O God, who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained strength, and whose praise the slaughtered infants of Bethlehem proclaimed, not by speaking, but by dying ; mortify and kill in us, we beseech Thee, all evil propensities and Wrong desires, and so strengthen us by Thy grace, that the same holy faith, which we own with our tongues, we may confess also by the innocency of our lives : to the glory of Thy great Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. 34 FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 11 HAKVEST HOME AND THANKSGIVING. gg^P^jg &. £2.£±. JL p— (S Sing unto the Zord with | thanks= | giving : Sing praises upon the | harp un- | to our | God. Who prepareth rain | for the | earth: Who maketh grass to | grow up- | on the [ mountains. He giveth to the | beast his | food : And to the young | ravens | which= | cry. Praise the Lord, O ] Jeru- ■ sa- | lem : Praise Thy God, | 0= | Zi= | on. For He hath strengthened the bars | of Thy | gates : He hath blessed Thy | chil-dren | with-= | in Thee. He maketh peace \ in Thy | borders : And filleth Thee with the | fin-est | of the | wheat. Glory be to the Father, etc. Here all unite in saying the Creed, and then the Service continues : L. — Lord, we believe. 8.— Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. &— And with Thy Spirit. L.— Lei us pray. FESTIVAL ANTHEMS AND PRAYERS. 35 A General Thanksgiving. O God, Giver of all good and Fountain of all mercies, in whom are the springs of our life: all glory, thanks and praise be unto Thee for Thine ever-flowing goodness; for Thy faithful- ness which is from one generation to another; for Thy mercies which are new every morning, fresh every moment, and more than we can number; for seed-time and harvest, and sum- mer and winter, and nights and days through- out the year; for food and raiment and shelter; for health and reason; for childhood and age, and youth and manhood; for Thy Fatherly hand ever upon us in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, in life and in death; for friends and kindred and kind benefactors; for home and country; for Thy Church and for Thy Gospel; yea, Lord, for that there is nothing for which we may not bless and thank Thee. And there- fore do we take the cup of salvation, and call upon Thy Name, and pay our vows now in the presence of all Thy people; humbly beseeching Thee to accept this our becoming service and bounden duty, even as we offer it in the Name and through the infinite merits of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. ( Amen. Thanksgiving for Harvest. Almighty and everlasting God, we yield Thee hearty thanks for all Thy goodness, and espec- ially for this Thy bounty again bestowed upon us, who, through Thy providence and tender mercy, have now reaped the fruits of the earth in due season, and gathered them into our garn- ers. Give us power to use the same to Thy glory, to the relief of those that are needy, and to our own comfort. Continue, we beseech 36 ANTHEMS AND VERSICLES. Thee, Thy loving-kindness towards us, that year by year our land may yield her increase, filling our hearts with joy and gladness; and so dispose us by Thy special grace that we, Thy servants, may never sow only to the flesh, lest of the flesh we reap corruption, but may sow spiritually to life everlasting, and reapthe same in Thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. ANTHEMS AND VERSICLES. Magnificat. tF=f ^(Zt> H Htzstt s --^-—m £2= ^A M My soul doth magni- | fy • the | Lord: and my spirit hath re- | joiced ■ in | God • my | Savior. For He | hath • re- 1 garded: the lowliness | of . His | hand= | maiden: For behold, | from . hence- | forth: all generations | shall= I call ■ me | hlessed. For He that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy I is • His I Name: and His mercy is on them that fear Him, through- | out ■ all | efen-er- | ations. He hath showed strength | with • His | arm: He hath scattered the proud in the imagi- | nation | of ■ their | hearts. He hath put down the mighty | from ■ their | seats: and hath exalterZ the | hum-hie | and • = | meek. He hath filled the hungry | with • good | tilings: and the rich He | hath ■ sent | emp-ty a- | wav. He remembering His mercy hath holpen His servant I Is-ra- I el: as He promised to our forefathers, Abraham | and ■ his | seed • for | ever. Glory he to the Father, etc 14 ANTHEMS AND VERSICLES. Nunc Dimittis. 37 g^g^ 22: :^Z2: -l-p-Hf 5 *- I 1 Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant de- 1 part- in | peace : etc- \ cord-ing | to Thy | word. For I mjne= | eyes: have | seen= | Thy -sal- | vation. Which Thou I hast ■ pre- | pared: before the | face -of I all •= I people. To he a Light to | lighten the | Gentiles: and to be the Glory of Thy | peo-ple | Is-ra- 1 el. Glory he to the Father, etc. 12 The Lord's Prayer. w. B. P m T m i mm P^EEr^Si *--;! A I- Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed | he • Thy | Name: || Thy kindom come, Thy will he | done* on I earth as"it | is in | heaven. Give us this day our 1 dai-ly | bread :|| And forgive us our I debts'- a.s | we for- | give our | debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver | us ■ from I evil:|| For Thine is the | kingdom, and the | power, and the | glory, forever and | ever. | Amen. ANTHEMS AND VEHS1CLES. Gloria in Excelsis. Old Chant. i m 1. Glory be to I God on I high, 2. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we.. | wor • ship | Thee : =g- ^=g: g£ ^Pp5 45. :& 4=- t=-r|— :e2=z:=J and on e«r/7? | peace, good- 1 will toward | men. || we glorify Thee,we give thanksio | Thee for | Thy great |glory.j| i S^ gf - =S: il 3. Lord GW | heaven - ly I King: 4. Lord, the only-begotten Son, | Je - sus | Christ: \ ! ! i «*l - ss — ^— ~f- ^ —IS 1 O — r^-B L 1- 1 L 4- i — : ^=t God the I Fa- ther I Al - - - Lord God, Laini of God, | Son | of the mighty. || Father, U ANTHEMS AND VERSICLES, 39 i i m • ^ — i :t: 5. That takest away the [ sin of the | world 6. Thou that takest away the | sin of the | world 7. Thou that takest away the | sin of the I world 8. Thou that sittest at the right /irtnd of j God the | Father: =J= & -& hare mercy up - have mercy up - re - - - - have mercy up - ¥3 on on ceire our on ns. us. prayer, us. ^i^P^ m &=* 9. For Thou o»fy I art 10. Thou only, Christ, with the | Ho - ly holy: || Ghost :|| K .<=?. ^ 4SZ. ■feg— t — H pzq j — tz^=d — t | on - ly ! art the | Lord. || . I Tftow art most high in the | glory of j God the j Father. 40 ANTHEMS AND VERSICLES. Versicles. 1. Leader.-* 4et the words of my mouth, etc School. A • _C2 2. X. — Lord, open Thou my lips. S. — And my mouth --r -r -^ B show forth Thy praise. m :*=*= W: t — r 3. Z,. — Praise ye the Lord. 1 — T p 3: 3: & — The Lord's Name be I- prais ■■ ed. m ^ pi 4. i. — Lord, we believe. =t 1 SEfc "g 022 & — Help Thou, Lord, our un - be - lief. fH npa. f=r :=:3z: i — r ANTHEMS AND TERSICLES. 41 5. L. — The Lord be with yon. 6. L. — Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet: \ m :^: >ST. — And B a light 2= m my path. Mm 7. i. — I will delight myself in Thy statutes: L. — let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly : 8.— In ±2: WIS dom, 4^ ANTHEMS AND VERSICLE8. 9. L. — I will wash my hands in innocency: 1- sn^pa 10. P. — Jesus with, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, etc. Kyrie. s. m. \ iiigSiiSil C. — Lord,have mercy up - on us,and incline our hearts to keep this law. S IIS^ 1 11. P. — And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt, etc. pi :s^=^: I C. — Lord, hare *» ^^E^dS ^ * =3 and write all £-B p- fr*P~f ±zr j_ r _J — UJ- His :*=^: i=t^=g: ^=J=^fg=g J^=l these Thy laws in our hearts, we be - seech Thee. m=mm HS BB — r— r - &S: L r~r PMYEK TOE A TEAOHEES' MEETING. At Teachers' 1 Meetings, the First or the Second Ser- vice for the Sunday-School may be used, the following Collects being used instead of those in the Service. Almighty God, from whom cometh all wis- dom profitable to direct, and help for every duty ; meet us, we beseech Thee, in all our doings, with Thy most gracious favor, and fur- ther us with Thy continual help ; that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name, and finally, by Thy mercy, attain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O Almighty God, whose we are, and whom we serve, and who hast called us to be co-work- ers with Thee in making known the Gospel of Thy dear Son ; cause us to be deeply sensible of our high vocation, of our own unworthiness, and of our entire dependence on Thee. Teach us by Thy Spirit, that we may teach those whom Thou hast committed to our care. Lead us, that we may lead them in Thy ways. Make us wise and faithful, humble and modest, tender and gentle, patient aud persevering in our appointed work ; and in Thy mercy crown the labors of Thy servants with Thine abundant blessing : this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. O Lord, bless, we beseech Thee, all those committed to our charge and care. Open their understanding, and dispose their hearts to re- ceive Thy truth. Awaken in their minds by Thy Word and Spirit a deep sense of their sin- fulness, and bring them to ask and receive for (43) 44 TEACHEKS' MEETING. themselves the full blessings of Thy covenant of grace which is in Christ Jesus. Deliver them from all evil. Keep them in Thy ways. Prepare them by Thy grace to fill with honor to themselves and usefulness to the world, every station in life to which Thy providence shall call them ; and let it please Thee, O Lord, to raise up from among them those who shall tes- tify for Thee in the Gospel of Thy Son. May they all live in Thy fear and favor, that when their earthly course is ended, they may die in Thy peace, and be numbered with Thy saints in glory everlasting ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God of all blessings, give, we beseech Thee, Thy grace to all parents, sponsors and guardians, and all those who have charge of the training of the young, that with all dili- gence, faithfulness and affection, both by pre- cept and example, they may train them in the way they should go, that finally they may be inheritors of Thy everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O Lord, bless Thy Church universal. Cause her to arise and shine. Especially do we com- mend unto Thee this particular church and congregation, officers and people. Accept their piety and faith. Increase towards them Thy heavenly grace, so that they may come behind in no gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. These things, and whatever else Thou shalt see necessary and convenient for us, we humbly ask through the merits of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. etc SEEYIOE FOE A GUILD OR SOCIETY. A Hymn may be sung, and then, all standing, the Service shall proceed in the following order: Leader. — In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Response. — Amen. L. — O Lord, open Thou my lips: R. — And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Then all unite in saying the Creed; I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hades; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Al- mighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgive- ness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. L. — Lord, we believe. R. — Help Thou, O Lord, our unbelief. L. — The Lord be with you. R.— And with Thy Spirit. L. — Let us pray. Meet us, Lord, in all our doings, with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help; that in all our works, begun, (45) 46 SERVICE FOR A continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name, and finally, by Thy mercy, attain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, Fountain of all blessings, who hast counted us worthy of the Christian calling, and made us co-workers with Thee in the Gospel of Thy dear Son, our Savior; be- stow upon us plenteously the aids of Thy heavenly grace, that we may devote ourselves with humility and earnestness to our appointed work, and continue steadfast and faithful in the same; and in Thy favor and mercy abundantly reward the labors of Thy servants. This we ask for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. O Heavenly Father, let Thy rich blessing, we beseech Thee, rest upon the Church with which we stand connected, pastor, elders, dea- cons and people; and prosper us in all our plans and purposes, our aims and efforts for the ad- vancement of Thy kingdom and glory. Accept our piety and faith. Make us fruitful in every good word and work. Fill us with joy and peace in believing, and finally bring us with all Thy saints into glory everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord, whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost, we worship and glorify as one God, world without end. Amen. CLOSING SERVICE. When the business has been transacted, a Hymn may be sung, and then all shall unite in saying the Lord?s Prayer, and the Service close in the folloiving order : Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will GUILD OR SOCIETY. 47 be clone in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. L. — Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; R. — As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen The Pastor, if present, shall pronounce the Bene- diction, and after a few moments of silent prayer all may retire. Member's Daily Prayer for His Guild. O Heavenly Father, we pray Thee to bless our Guild, and to keep from all evil those who are joined together in this special bond of brotherhood ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen. Collect for a Sewing-School. For the Sewing-school the Service for a Guild, or the Second Sunday -School Service, may be used, the fol- lowing Collect being substituted for the Second Collect in these Services. Almighty God, who hast created us and en- dowed us with powers that fit us for usefulness in the world ; let Thy blessing, we beseech Thee, be given to all those gathered in this school. Grant them grace truly to love Thee, and rightly to use their time, talents and op- portunities, that by the knowledge and training here received, they may be the better prepared to discharge the duties of life, and to be useful in their day and generation ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SEEVICE FOft THE CATECHETICAL CLASS. All standing, the Pastor shall lead and the Cate- chumens respond in the following order : Pastor. — In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Catechumens. — Amen. P. — I will wash my hands in innocency: C. — So will I compass Thine altar, O Lord. The Pastor shall then say : If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us ; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to for- give us our sins, and to cleanse us from all un- righteousness. Then all unite in the Confession : Almighty and most merciful God, our heav- enly Father, we confess that we have sinned against Thee, in thought, in word, and in deed. We have come short of Thy glory. We have broken Thy commandments, and turned aside every one of us from the way of life, and in us there is no health. Yet, O Lord, for the sake of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us, pardon our sins, and grant us Thy peace. Purify us, by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit from all inward uncleanness ; and make us able and willing to serve Thee in newness of life, to the glory of Thy holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then may the Pastor say : Almighty God, who desireth not the death of the sinner, but rather that he may turn from (48) THE CATECHETICAL CLASS 49 his way and live, and who gave His only Son Jesus Christ as a sacrifice and propitiation for the sins of the whole world; have mercy upon you, pardon you, and deliver you from your sins, establish you in His grace, grant unto you His Holy Spirit, and bring you to life everlast- ing, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. P. — Praise ye the Lord. G. — The Lord's Name be praised. Then shall be said or chanted the Benedic, Anima Mea. Benedic, Anima Mea. ±. rd W $d-dl^ T ^=i£ -0- & g& P. — Praise the Lord, | O ■ my | soul: G. — And all that is within me | praise " His | ho-ly | Name. P. — Praise the Lord, | O • my | soul: C. — And forget not | all ■ His | ben-e- | fits; P. — Who forgive^ | all ■ thy | sins: G. — And healeth all | thine ■ in- | firm-i- | ties; P. — Who saveth thy life | from ■ de- | struction: G. — And crowneth thee with mercy and | lov- ing- | kiud= | ness. P. — Glory be to the Father, | and ■ to the | Son: and | to • the | Ho-ly | Ghost; G. — As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be: world \ without | end. A- | men. A portion of the Scriptures may now be read, or a Hymn sung, when, all standing, the Service shall pro- ceed in the following order, all uniting in saying the Creed: (4) 50 SERVICE FOR THE I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hades; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgive- ness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. P. — Lord, we believe. C. — Help Thou, Lord, our unbelief. P. — The Lord be with you. C— And with Thy Spirit. P. — Let us pray. O God, the Creator and Savior of the world, who hast made Thyself known in the work of man's redemption, as the mystery of the ever- adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Three in One and One in Three; reveal in us, we beseech Thee, the full power of this faith, into which we have been planted by baptism; that being born of water and of the Spirit, we may, by a life of holiness, be formed into Thine im- age here, and rise to Thy blissful presence here- after : there to join with the song of the seraphim in praising Thee, world without end. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, remem- ber in Thy great mercy, we beseech Thee, these Catechumens and all the Catechumens through- out Thy whole Church. By Thy Holy Spirit CATECHETICAL CLASS. 51 inwardly enlighten and instruct them in the knowledge of Thee and Divine things; open their hearts to be occupied with Thy law day and night; confirm them in religion; unite them more closely with Thyself and Thy flock; deliver them from all evil, and give no place for the Adversary to get advantage against them. Cleanse them from all pollution of flesh and spirit, and let the indwelling of Thy grace be evermore their strength and safety. Prepare them for the full communion of Thy Church here, and for Thy presence and glory in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O Thou gracious Shepherd of Israel, look down in love and pity on all the members of Thy universal flock, scattered throughout the world. Save them from every sin ; refresh them with Thy heavenly grace ; protect them by Thy providence, and bring them safe to everlasting life; through Thy Name and merits, O blessed Savior, whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, we worship as one God, world without end. Amen. A Hymn may now be sung, when the lesson in the Catechism shall be recited and explained. CLOSING SERVICE. All standing the Service shall close in the following order: P. — Jesus saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and wih all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. G. — Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. 52 THE CATECHETICAL CLASS. P. — And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. G. — Lord have mercy upon us, and write all Thy laws in our hearts, we beseech Thee. L. — Let us pray. O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed ; give unto Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and that we may follow the example of the Lord Jesus in a life of holy obedience to Thy blessed will ; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our ene- mies, may by Thy protection pass our time in peace and quietness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. A Hymn with the Doxology shall be sung, when the Pastor shall pronounce the Benediction : The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. After a few moments spent in silent prayer^ all quietly retire. A SHORT CATECHISM Off CONFIRMATION/ Q. What is Confirmation? A. It is a Sacramental Rite of the Church. Q. What is this Rite called in Holy Scripture? A. The Laying-on of hands. Q. Who instituted Confirmation? A. The Apostles of the Lord Jesus, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Acts vni. 17, and xix. 6. Q. What does St. Paul call it? A. One of the principles of the doctrine of Christ. Heb. vi. 1, 2. Q. How is Confirmation bestowed? A. By the Church, through her Ministers, after the example of the holy Apostles, by the Laying-on of hands, with prayer. Q. How many parts are there in Confirmation? A. Two: 1. Our part. 2. God's part. Q. What is our part? A. We solemnly, in the presence of God, and of His people, renew the promise and vow of our Baptism: 1. To renounce: a. The 'Devil with all his ways and works; b. The world with its vain pomp and glory; c. The flesh with all its sinful desires. 2. To believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith. 3. To follow Christ, and to keep His com- mandments all the days of our life. Q. Do we, then, in Confirmation, lay our- selves under a new obligation ? *In this Catechism, and the Rules for the Con- firmed, the order, and to some extent, the language, of a Tract on the same subject, has heen adopted. 153) 54 CATECHISM ON CONFIRMATION. A. No; we solemnly acknowledge and con- firm the obligation that lies upon us already by our Baptism. Q. Are all the baptized, whether confirmed or not, bound to keep the vows and promise of their Baptism? A. Yes; and they should earnestly desire the blessing of Confirmation to help them to fulfill these vows. Q. What is God's part in Confirmation? A. God answers our act with a special bless- ing; confirms us in His covenant of grace; and gives us in larger measure His Holy Spirit, by whose help alone we can fulfill our vows by leading holy and obedient lives. Q. What, then, is the grace of Confirmation? A. It is the gift of spiritual strength, to enable us to fight against sin, the world, the flesh, and the Devil, and to follow our Blessed Lord without shame all the days of our life. Q. What is required of persons coming to Confirmation? A. That they should be able to say the Lord's Prayer, the Apostle's Creed, and the Ten Com- mandments; and further, be instructed in all things which a Christian ought to know, believe and practice to God's glory and his own salva- tion. Q. What still further is required of candi- dates for Confirmation? A. They should humbly, with prayer, ex- amine themselves; be in earnest in giving them- selves up to God with a whole heart; sincerely purpose to love and obey, serve and trust Him, to their life's end; and then, with thanksgiving and joy for this gracious privilege, come and be confirmed in God's covenant of salvation. CATECHISM ON CONFIRMATION. 55 Q. After Confirmation what other and greater blessing has the Church for us ? A. The sacrament of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, called also the Lord's Supper, the Holy Communion, and the Eucha- rist. Q. What is the blessing of the Lord's Supper? A. Christ gives Himself to be our Food, to nourish, strengthen and refresh our souls to everlasting life. Q. How should we come to this Holy Supper? A. After self-examinaton ; with penitence for sin ; with the sincere desire and purpose of for- saking all sin ; with faith ; and with thanks- giving for this blessed privilege. Q. How often should we come to the Holy Communion? A. As often as it is celebrated ; and nothing, except sickness, or circumstances beyond our control should be allowed to prevent us from attending. Q. How should the bread and wine be re- ceived? A. Reverently and with care, receiving the bread from the minister, not with the fingers, but allowing him to place it in the palm of the hand, the hand being ungloved. Q. Do we, if not confirmed in childhood, ever become too old to receive this blessing ? A. All ought to prepare for Confirmation as early in life as possible ; but none are too old to receive grace, to obtain God's blessing, to do His will. Q. What are some of the duties of the Con- firmed? 36 RULES FOR THE CONFIRMED. A. To attend regularly all the services ; to take an interest in all Church meetings for business ; to contribute as God has prospered them for the support of the Gospel ; to engage cheerfully in Sunday-school and other Church- work ; to defend the good name of the Church, her officers and members ; to promote the wel- fare of fellow-Christians ; and to labor for the salvation of those who obey not Christ. O Lord, give me power publicly to own and accept for myself Thy covenant of salvation made with me in the sacrament of Baptism ; and grant that being fully and formally conse- crated to Thy service, I may be kept faithful in the same, and be fruitful in good works, all the days of my life ; for Jesus Christ, my Savior's sake. Amen. RUL.ES for the confirmed. 1. Remember that you are not your own, but God's — God's by creation, by redemption through His dear Son, by sanctification through the gift of His Holy Spirit, 2. Remember that in Holy Baptism you were made God's child, a member of Christ, and an heir of everlasting life. 3. Remember always the vows of Baptism, and that in Confirmation you renewed for your- self the vows and promises made at your Bap- tism, and that God confirmed you by giving you in larger measure His Holy Spirit, to be always your Comforter and Guide. Remembering these things, try to live every day as one ought to live who is a member of RULES FOR THE CONFIRMED. 57 Christ, God's child, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven. 4. Pray daily — morning and evening, and in every moment of need and trial. Pray also for your friends, your Pastor and your Church, and all God's people; and the spread of His kingdom. 5. Read, study the Bible, every day, and try to live up to its teachings. 6. Think over your life every night. If you have fallen into sin, repent, and ask God's for- givenesss, and His grace to keep you from falling into sin in the same way again. 7. Remember the Lord's Day to keep it holy. Attend all the services of your Church. Ex- cept from sickness never be absent from the Holy Communion. Prepare for this service be- forehand ; and give thanks afterwards. 8. Except on some special occasion, and for special reasons, never attend any other service than that of your own Church. Be loyal to your Church ; study its organization, history, spirit and usages ; give as you can for its sup- port ; uphold its good name ; be helpful to its members ; be an earnest and active, patient and persevering worker. 9. Avoid bad company. Never go to any place where you may be tempted to do wrong, or you would be ashamed for your Savior to see you. Be true to Christ in word and deed. Win your companions to obey Christ to their eternal salvation. 10. If you have got wrong, confess it, and get right as soon as you can. Pray to God for help. If you want advice, do not be afraid to go and ask your own Pastor. 11. Never be out of heart when you have done wrong. The Lord will forgive you if you 58 RULES FOR TfiE CONFIRMED. are really sorry. Never be over-confident when you have done right. You may fall next time. 12. Think often of the four last things — Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. That will help you to be earnest. Think often of God's goodness. That will make you love him. And if you love him you will delight to do His com- mandments. He that endureth to the end the same shall be saved. O Very God of Peace, sanctify me wholly ; and, I pray Thee, preserve me in spirit, and soul, and body, blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. PRAYER IN CHURCH BEFORE SERVICE. Lord, Thou art in Thy holy temple, and I have come into Thy presence to worship Thee. Teach me to pray to Thee, and to understand Thy Word. Give me grace to join fervently in all the services, and to present unto Thee an acceptable sacrifice, and worthily magnify Thy holy Name. Grant this for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. PRATER IN CHURCH AFTER SERVICE. O Lord, it has been good to be here. Bless the service in which we have engaged to my good and the good of all here present. May Thy precious truth be grafted inwardly in our hearts, and bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the praise of Thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FAMILY PRAYER. The family being assembled, after a portion of Holy Scripture has been read, all devoutly kneel in prayer. It is recommended, when it can be done, particularly on the Lord's Day, that the First or Second Sunday- School Service be used, substituting these prayers for those in the Service : Morning Prayer. Almighty and everlasting God, in whom we live, and move, and have our being, we Thy needy creatures render thanks unto Thee for Thy kind care over us from the beginning of our lives unto this day, and especially during the night that is past. Since of Thy great mercy another day is added to our lives, we once more dedicate ourselves in soul and body to Thee and Thy service, in a sober, righteous and godly life : in which resolution, do Thou, O merciful God, confirm and strengthen us, that as we grow in age, we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. But, O God, who knowest the weakness and corruption of our nature, and the manifold temptations which we daily meet with ; we humbly beseech Thee to have compassion on our infirmities, and to give us the constant as- sistance of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may be effectually restrained from sin, and excited to our duty. Imprint upon our hearts such a dread of Thy judgments, and such a grateful sense of Thy goodness to us, as may make us both afraid and ashamed to offend Thee. And, above all, keep in our minds a lively remem- brance of that great day, in which we must give a strict account of our thoughts, words, (59) 60 FAMILY PRAYER. and actions ; and according to the works done in the body, be eternally rewarded or punished, by Him whom Thou hast appointed the Judge of the quick and the dead, Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. In particular, we implore Thy grace and protection for the ensuing day. Keep us tem- perate in our meats and drinks, and diligent in our several callings. Grant us patience under any afflictions Thou shalt see fit to lay on us, and minds always contented with our present condition. Give us grace to be just and up- right in all our dealings ; quiet and peaceable ; full of compassion ; and ready to do good to all men, according to our abilities and opportuni- ties. Direct us in all our ways, and prosper the works of our hands. Defend us from all dangers and adversities ; and be graciously pleased to take us, and all things belonging to us, under thy Fatherly care and protection. These things, and whatever else Thou shalt see necessary and convenient to us, we humbly beg, through the merits and mediation of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. Except on the LoroVs Day, the following Collect shal' be omitted. O Lord our God, let Thy Holy Spirit accom- pany us to the place of Thy public worship, making us serious and attentive, and raising our minds from the thoughts of this world to the consideration of the next, that we may fer- vently join in the prayers and praises of Thy Church, and listen to our duty with honest hearts in order to practice it. And let Thy blessing, we pray Thee, be upon all Thy peo- ple, that they may be comforted and confirmed in their faith, and truly and gladly serve Thee, FAMILY PRAYER. 61 and worthily magnify Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. Evening Prayer. Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and through Him our Father, and the Source of all our mercies, blessed be Thy Name for Thy gracious protection this day. Thy goodness is new every morning and Thy faith- fulness every night. Accept, we beseech Thee, our thaksgiving for all Thy mercies and favors bestowed upon us, and be pleased to look upon us in mercy and forgive the shortcomings and sins of Thy servants, for the sake of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. O Lord, our Heavenly Father, we beseech Thee, look graciously upon Thy servants. Bless us in body and soul, in basket and store, in our going out and coming in, and in all that concerns us. Especially bless us with all spirit- ual blesssings. Help us in all things to put our firm trust and confidence in Thee. Fill our hearts with love to Thee and charity towards our fellow-men, and grant us a sure and joyful hope of everlasting life, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Accept, O Lord, our intercessions for all mankind. Let the light of Thy Gospel shine upon all nations ; and may as many as have re- ceived it, live as becomes it. Be gracious unto Thy Church ; and grant that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may serve Thee faithfully. Bless all in authority over us ; and so rule their hearts and strengthen their hands, that they may punish wickedness and vice, and maintain Thy true religion and 62 FAMILY PRAYER. virtue. Send down Thy blessings, temporal and spiritual upon all our kindred, friends and neighbors. Reward all who have done us good, and pardon all those who have done or wish us evil, and give them repentance and better minds. Be merciful to all who are in any- trouble ; and do Thou, the God of pity, admin- ister to them according to their several necessi- ties, for His sake who went about doing good, Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. O Lord, we now commit ourselves to Thy watchful care during the night. Make us to rest in safety and to be quiet from fear of evil. Let our thoughts be serious and devout when we lie down ; and when we awake may we be still with Thee. O Thou Keeper of Israel, who dost neither slumber nor sleep, be Thou ever- more our guardian ; and when we lie down in the grave, be Thou the comfort and strength of our hearts, and our portion forever ; through the abounding mercy of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, etc. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND APPLIOTED. Prayer for a Sick Child. Almighty God, and merciful Father, to whom alone belong the issues of life and death; look down from heaven, we humbly beseech Thee, with the eyes of mercy, upon the sick child for whom our prayers are desired. De- liver him, O Lord, in Thy good appointed time, from his bodily pain, and visit him with Thy salvation; that if it should be Thy good pleas- ure 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 FOR THE SICK AND AFFLICTED. 63 Ms generation: or else receive Mm into those heavenly habitations, where the souls of those who sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest and felicity. Grant this, O Lord, for the love of Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer for a Sick Person. Father of mercies, and God of all com- fort, our only help in time of need; look down from heaven, we humbly beseech Thee, behold, visit, and relieve Thy sick servant, for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon Mm with the eyes of Thy mercy; comfort Mm with a sense of Thy goodness; preserve Mm from the temp- tations of the enemy; give Mm patience under Ms affliction; and, in Thy good time, restore Mm to health, and enable Mm to lead the residue of Ms life in Thy fear, and to Thy glory: or else give Mm grace to so take Thy visitation, that, after this painful life is ended, he may dwell with Thee in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer for a Person Under Affliction. merciful God and heavenly Father, who hast taught us in Thy holy Word, that Thou dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men; look with pity, we beseech Thee, upon the sorrows of Thy servant, for whom our pray- ers are desired. In Thy wisdom Thou hast seen fit to visit Mm with trouble, and to bring distress upon Mm. Remember Mm, O Lord, in Thy mercy; sanctify Thy Fatherly correction to Mm; endue Ms soul with patience under Ms affliction, and with resignation to Thy blessed will: comfort Mm with a sense of Thy good- ness; lift up Thy countenance upon Mm, and give Mm peace; through. Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE LITANY. Leader. — O God, the Father in heaven; have mercy upon us. Response. — Have mercy upon us. L. — O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world;, have mercy upon us. R. — Have mercy upon us. L. — O God, the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son; have mercy upon us. R. — Have mercy upon us. L. — O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God; have mercy upon us. R. — Have mercy upon us. L. — Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers; neither take Thou vengeance of our sins: spare us, good Lord, spare Thy people, whom Thou hast re- deemed with Thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us forever. R. — Spare us, good Lord. L. — From all evil and harm; from the power of sin, and the snares of the devil; from Thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation; R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — From all blindness of heart; from pride, vain-glory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness; R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — From all impure lusts and desire; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh and the devil; R. — Good Lord deliver us. L. — From lightning, tempest, and earth- quake; from plague, pestilence, and famine; from all disasters by land and by water; from battle and murder, and from sudden death; (64) THE LITANY. 65 R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — From tumult and riot ; from sedition and rebellion ; from heresy and schism ; from hard- ness of heart, and contempt of Thy word and authority ; R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — By the mystery of Thy holy incarnation; by Thy holy nativity and circumcision ; by Thy baptism, fasting and temptation ; R — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — By Thine agony and bloody sweat ; by Thy cross and passion ; by Thy precious death and burial; by Thy glorious resurrection and as- cension ; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost; R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — In all time of our tribulation ; in all time of our wealth ; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment ; R. — Good Lord, deliver us. L. — "We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. R. — Son of God, we beseech Thee to hear us. L. — That it may please Thee to keep us in all time of temptation and heaviness ; to comfort and help all the weak-hearted ; to raise up them that fall, and finally to beat down Satan under our feet ; R. — We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. L. — That it may please Thee to succor, help, and comfort all that are in danger, necessity and tribulation ; R. — We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. L. — That it may please Thee to preserve all travelers and strangers, all" women in the perils of childbirth, all sick persons, and all young children, and to show Thy pity upon all pris- oners and captives \ (5) 66 THE LITANY. B. — We beseech Thee to hear us, Lord. L. — That it may please Thee to defend and provide for the fatherless children, and widows, and all that are desolate and oppressed ; B. — We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. L. — That it may please Thee to have mercy upon all men ; B. — We beseech Thee to hear us, Lord. L. — O Son of God, Redeemer of the world ; B. — Have mercy upon us. L. — O Lamb of God that takest away the sin of the world ; B. — Have mercy upon us. L. — O Lamb of God that takest away the sin of the world ; B.— Grant us Thy peace. O God, merciful Father, who despisest not the sighing of the contrite, nor rejectest the de- sire of the sorrowful ; be favorable to our prayers which in our afflictions that continually oppress us, we pour out before Thee ; and gra- ciously hear them, that those things which the craft of the devil or man worketh against us, may be brought to naught, and by the counsel of Thy goodness be dispersed ; so that being hurt by no persections, we may evermore give thanks unto Thee in Thy holy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed ; give unto Thy servants that peace which the World cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may by Thy protection pass our time in peace and quiet- ness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMNAL. The * the \ and the |] indicate respectively "Hymns and Carols," " Prayer Book and Hymnal," and "The Reformed Church Hymnal," as containing Tunes appropriate to the Hymns thus marked. ADVENT. . * f || 8s and 7s. HAIL ! Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free ; From our fears and sins release us ; Let us find our rest in Thee. 2. Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art ; Long desired of every nation, Joy of every waiting heart. 3. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child, yet God our King, Born to reign in us for ever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. 4. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone ; By Thine all-sufficient merit Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. f || 8s, 7s and 4. LO, He comes with clouds descending, ■ Once for favored sinners slain ; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of His train : Alleluia ! Christ the Lord returns to reign. (67j ADVENT. 2. Every eye shall now behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty ; Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced, and nail'd Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3. Every island, sea and mountain, Heaven and earth shall flee away ; All who hate Him must, confounded, Hear the trump proclaim the day ; Come to judgment, Come to judgment, come away. 4. Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear ; All His saints by men rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air. Alleluia ! See the day of God appear. 5. Yea, Amen ! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal Throne ; Savior, take the power and glory, Claim the kingdom for Thine own. Oh come quickly, Alleluia ! Come, Lord, come. Amen. 3t THY kingdom come, O God, Thy reign, O Christ, begin ; Break with Thine iron rod The tyrannies of sin. 2. Where is Thy rule of peace, And purity, and love ? When shall all hatred cease, As in the realms above ? ADVENT. 69 3. We pray Thee Lord, arise, And come in Thy great might ; Revive our longing eyes, Which languish for Thy sight. 4. O'er heathen lands afar Thick darkness broodeth yet : Arise, O morning Star, Arise, and never set. Amen. * -j- || 7s and 6s. D. REJOICE, all ye believers ! And let your lights appear ; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near ; The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh ; Up ! Pray, and watch, and wrestle ; At midnight comes the cry. 2. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near ; Go meet Him as He cometh, With hallelujahs clear ; The marriage-feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand ; Up ! up ! ye heirs of glory, The Bridgroom is at hand. 3. Our Hope and Expectation, O Jesus ! now appear ; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere : With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord ! to see The day of earth's redemption, That brings us unto Thee. Amen. 70 ADVENT. >*tll ? S - 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 hope or joy 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 ! Amen. 6 * f II " c - M - HARK, the glad sound ! the Savior comes! The Savior promis'd long ! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2. On Him the Spirit, largely pour'd, Exerts its sacred fire ; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. CHRISTMAS. 71 He comes the pris'ners to release In Satan's bondage held ; The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with His righteousness and grace, T' enrich the humble poor. Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heav'ns eternal arches ring With Thy beloved name. Amen. CHRISTMAS. 7 * i us. COME hither, ye faithful, triumphatly sing : Come see in the manger the angels' dread King ! To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord ; || : Oh come ye, come hither, : || to worship the Lord ! 2. True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies ; To be bom of a virgin He does not despise ; To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord ; || : Oh come ye, come hither, : || to worship the Lord ! 3. Hark, hark to the angels, all singing in heaven, " To God in the highest all glory be given!" 72 CHRISTMAS. To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord ; || : come ye, come hither, : | to worship the Lord ! To Thee, then, O Jesus, this day of Thy birth, Be glory aud honor through heaven and earth, True Godhead incarnate! omnipotent Word ! I : Oh come, let us hasten : | to worship the Lord ! Amen. 8 * || * C. M. JOY to the world, the Lord is come, Let earth receive her King ; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing. 2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns, Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. Amen. 9*tll HARK ! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King ; Peace on earth and mercy mild ! God and sinners reconciled ! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumphs of the skies ; 7s. CHRISTMAS. 73 "With th' angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem." Hark ! the herald angels sing, " Glory to the new-born King." Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace ! Hail, the Sun of righteousness ! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild, He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark ! etc. Amen. * f || 8s and 7s. HARK ! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies ? Lo ! th' angelic host rejoices, Heav'nly hallelujahs rise. Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy ; "Glory in the highest, glory ! Glory be to God most high ! "Peace on earth, good will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found ; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. "Christ is born, the great Anointed ; Heav'n and earth His praises sing ! O receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. " Hasten, mortals, to adore Him ; Learn His name and taste His joy, Till in heaven ye sing before Him, Glory be to God most high !" Amen. 74 CHEISTMAS. 11* WHAT child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping ? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. 2. Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding ? Good Christian, fear ; for simmers here The silent Word is pleading ; Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through, The cross be borne for me, for you ; Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, The Babe, the Son of Mary. 3. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come peasant, king, to own Him : The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise, the song on high, The Virgin sings her lullaby ; Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Amen. 12 * f II 8s > 7s and 4 - ANGELS from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth. Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2. Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, CHRISTMAS. 75 God with man is now residing : Yonder shines the infant-light. Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3. Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear. Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. Amen. LITTLE children, can you tell, Do you know the story well, Ev'ry girl and ev'ry boy, Why the angels sing for joy On the Christmas morning ? 2. Yes, we know the story well ; Listen now and hear us tell, Ev'ry girl and ev'ry boy, Why the angels sing for joy On the Christmas morning. 3. Shepherds sat upon the ground, Fleecy flocks were scattered round, When a brightness filled the sky, And a voice was heard on High On the Christmas morning. 4. "Joy and peace !" the angels sang ; Far the pleasant echoes rang ; "Peace on earth, to men good-will !" Hark ! the angels sing it still On the Christmas morning. 5. For a little Babe that day, Cradled in a manger lay, 76 CHRISTMAS. Born on earth our Lord to be ; This the wondering angels see On the Christmas morning. 6. Joy our little hearts shall fill, Peace and love and all good-will ; This fair Babe of Bethlehem Children loves, and blesses them On the Christmas morning. Amen. 14 * t II c - M - WHILE shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. 2. "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind ; " Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 3. To you, in David's town, this day, Is born of David's line, The Savior, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign : 4. "The heavenly Babe you there shall find, To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands, And in a manger laid." 5. Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song : 6. " All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace ; Good-will, henceforth, from heaven to men, Begin, and never cease." Amen. CHRISTMAS. 77 15 II pAROL, carol, Christians, Vj Carol joyfully, Carol for the coming Of Christ's nativity ; And pray a gladsome Christmas For all good Christian men. Carol, carol, Christians, Christmas come again. Carol, carol, Carol, carol, Christians, Carol joyfully, Carol for the coming Of Christ's nativity. 2. Go ye to the forest, Where the myrtles grow, "Where the pine and laurel Bend beneath the snow, And gather them for Jesus, Wreathe them for His shrine, Make His temple glorious With the box and pine. Carol, carol, etc. 3. Give us grace, O Savior, To put off in might Deeds and dreams of darkness For the robes of light, That we may live as lowly As Thyself with men, So to rise in glory When Thou com est again. Carol, carol, etc. Amen. 16 * 8s and 7. WHEN Christ was born of Mary free, In Bethlehem, in that fair city, Angels sang with mirth and glee In excelsis gloria ! 78 CHRISTMAS. 2. Herdsmen beheld these angels bright, To them appearing with great light, Who said, God's son is born this night, In excelsis gloria ! 3. This King is come to save mankind, As in scripture truths we find, Therefore this song have we in mind, In excelsis gloria ! 4. Therefore, Lord, for Thy great grace Grant us the bliss to see Thy face ; There we shall sing to Thy solace, In excelsis gloria ! Amen. 17 f || D. 0- M - 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. 2. Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurl' d ; 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. O ye beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow I CHRISTMAS. 79 Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing : O 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. Amen. 18 * f || Us and 10s. BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, [aid ; Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine 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 beasts of the stall ; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior 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, [mine? Myrrh from the forest or gold from the 4. 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. Amen. 80 NEW YEAB. 19 * 8s and 7s. JESUS, holy Child from heaven, Thou for children wast a child ; Infant martyrs gathered round Thee, And, unconscious, for Thee died. Not by speaking, hut by dying, Slaughtered babes proclaim Thy praise. 2. Hail, sweet band of lovely infants, Welcoming the holy Child, First-fruits of His martyr-glory, Innocent and meek and mild. Not by willing, but by dying, They gave np their all for Thee. 3. Jesus, holy Child from heaven, Who for children wast a child, Lambs upon Thine altar lying, Make us humble, meek, and mild, That in living and in dying, We may evermore be Thine. Amen. NEW YEAR. 20 * || 7s. FOR Thy mercy and Thy grace, Faithful through another year. Hear our song of thankfulness, Father, and 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. EPIPHANY. 81 Who of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying head ! Keep us faithful, keep us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own ! Help, O help us to endure ! Fit us for thy promised crown. Amen. EPIPHANY. H 21 * || 7s and 6s. D. AIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! See in the time appointed His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, To rule in equity. 2. Before Him on the mountains Shall Peace, the herald, go, And from a thousand fountains Shall grace unceasing flow ; Kings shall fall down before Him, And gold and incense bring ; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing. 3. To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing — A kingdom without end. EPIPHANY. O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All-blessing and all-blest. Amen. 22 * || ? s and 5s - "OLY Jesus, be my Light, Shine upon my way ; Through this tempting, changing life, Lead me day by day. ff 2. As the wise men came of old, Traveling afar, Guided to Thy cradle throne By a wondrous star, 3. So be Thou my constant Guide, Lead me all the way, Till I reach Thy home at last. Nevermore to stray. Amen. A* 23 * f II 7s - 3 with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright ; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed ; There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore ; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. EPIPHANY. 83 3. 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. 4. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way, And when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last, Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. 24 * || s. M. COME, kingdom of our God, Sweet reign of life and love ; Shed peace and hope and joy abroad, And wisdom from above. 2. Over our spirits first Extend thy healing reign ; Then raise and quench the sacred thirst That never pains again. 3. Come, kingdom of our God, And make the broad earth thine ; Stretch o'er her land and isles the rod That flowers with grace divine. 4. Soon may all tribes be blest With fruit from life's glad tree, And in its shade like brothers rest, Sons of one family. 5. Come, kingdom of our God. And raise Thy glorious throne In worlds by the undying trod, When God shall bless His own. Amen, 84 EPIPHANY. 25 * || 0. M. SALVATION ! oh the joyful sound, Glad tidings to our ears, A sov' reign balm for ev'ry wound, A cordial for our fears. Chorus. — Glory, honor, praise, and power Be unto the Lamb forever ! Jesus Christ is our Redeemer ; Alleluia, praise the Lord ! 2. Buried in sorrow and in sin, At hell's dark door we lay, But we arise by grace divine To see a heavenly day. — Cho. 3. Salvation ! let the echo fly The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. — Cho. 4. Salvation ! O Thou bleeding Lamb, To Thee the praise belongs ; Our hearts shall kindle at Thy name, Thy name inspire our songs. — Cho. Amen. 26 * || o. M. OH for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise ! The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2. My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name. EPIPHANY. 85 3. Jesus ! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life and health and peace. 4. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free, His blood can make the foulest cleaD His blood availed for me. 5. Look unto Him, ye nations ; own Your God, ye fallen race ; Look and be saved through faith alone, Be justified by grace. Amen. F 27 * || 7s and 6s. VROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand ; Where Afric's sunny fountains Eoll down their golden sand : From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2. Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high ; Shall we, to men benighted, The lamp of life deny ? Salvation ! O salvation ! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. Amen. 28 * f II 8s and 7s « ALLELUIA, songs of sweetness, Voice of joy that cannot die, Alleluia is the anthem LENT. Ever dear to choirs on high ; In the house of God abiding, Thus they sing eternally. 2. Alleluia, thou resoundest, True Jerusalem and free ; Alleluia, joyful mother, All thy children sing with thee ; But by Babylon's sad waters Mourning exiles now are we. 3. Alleluia cannot always Be our song while here below ; Alleluia, our transgressions Make us for a while forego ; For the solemn time is coming When our tears for sin must flow. 4. Therefore in our hymns we pray Thee, Grant us, blessed Trinity, At the last to keep Thine Easter In our home beyond the sky, There to Thee forever singing Alleluia joyfully. Amen. LENT. 29 * f || 6s and 5s - JESU, meek and gentle, Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Savior, Hear Thy children's cry. 2. Pardon our offenses, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. LENT. 87 3. Give us holy freedom, Fill our hearts with love, Draw us, Holy Jesu, To the realms above. 4. Lead us on our journey, Be Thyself the way Through terrestrial darkness To celestial day. 5. Jesu, meek and gentle, Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Savior, Hear Thy children's cry. Amen. 30 * || 8s 7s and 4s. JESUS, to Thy cross I hasten, In all weariness my home ; Let Thy dying love come o'er me — Light and covert in the gloom ; Savior, hide me, Till the hour of gloom is o'er 2. When life's tempests dark are rolling Fearful shadows o'er my way ; Let firm faith in Thee sustain me, Every rising fear allay : Hide, oh ! hide me, Hide me till the storm is o'er. 3. When stern death at last shall lead me Through the dark and lonely vale ; Let Thy hope uphold and cheer me, Though my flesh and heart should fail, Safely hide me With Thyself forevermore. Amen. 88 LENT. R ( 31 * f || 7s. iOCK of Ages, cleft for me, Let met me hide myself in Thee ; Let the water and the blood From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2. Not the labors of my hands Can fulfill Thy laws demands : Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone ; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 3. Nothing in my hand I bring ; Simply to Thy cross I cling ; Naked, come to Thee for dress ; Helpless, look to Thee for grace ; Foul, I to Thy fountain fly ; Wash me, Savior, or I die. 4. While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment-throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen. 32 * f II 6s and 4s * VTEARER, my God, to Thee, JLl Nearer to Thee, E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me ; Still all my song shall be, Nearear, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. LENT. 89 2. Though like a 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 my way appear Steps unto heaven ; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4. Then with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise ; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5. Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Amen. 7s and 6s. MY sins, my sins, my Savior ! They take such hold on me, I am not able to look up, Save only, Christ, to Thee : 90 LENT. In Thee is all forgiveness, In Thee abundant grace, My shadow and my sunshine The brightness of Thy face. 2. My sins, my sins, my Savior ! How sad on Thee they fall ! Seen through Thy gentle patience, I tenfold feel them all. I know they are forgiven ; But still their pain to me Is all the grief and anguish They laid, my Lord, on Thee. 3. My sins, my sins, my Savior I Their guilt I never knew, Till, with Thee, in the desert I near Thy passion drew, Till, with Thee, in the garden I heard Thy pleading prayer, And saw the sweat-drops bloody That told Thy sorrow there. Amen. 34 * t II 7s - D - SAVIOR, when in dust to Thee, Low we bend th' adoring knee ; When repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift, our weeping eyes ; O, by all Thy pains and woe, Suffered once for man below, Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our solemn Litany. 2. By Thy helpless infant years, By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy days of sore distress In the savage wilderness, LENT. 91 By the dread, mysterious hour Of th' insulting tempter's power, — Turn, oh turn a favoring eye, Hear our solemn Litany. 3. By Thine hour of dire despair, By Thine agony of prayer, By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear and torturing scorn, By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice, — Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn Litany. 4. By Thy deep expiring groan, By the sad sepulchral stone, By the vault whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God, — Oh, from earth to heaven restored, Mighty, reascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn Litany. Amen. I 35 * || 7s and 6s. D. LAY my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God ; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load ; I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains, White in His blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 2. I lay my wants on Jesus : All fullness dwells in Him ; He heals all my diseases, He doth my soul redeem ; 92 LENT. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares : He from them all releases, He all my sorrows shares. 3. I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild ; I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy Child ; I long to be with Jesus Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints His praises, To learn the angels' song. Amen. M 36 * f II 6s and 4s - Y faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine ; Now hear me while I pray ; Take all my guilt away ; O let me from this day Be wholly Thine. 2. May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire ; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be A living fire. 3. While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide ; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. LENT. 93 4. When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll ; Blest Savior, then in love Fear and distrust remove ; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul. Amen. 37 * f || 8s, 5s and 3s. ART thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distressed ? " Come to Me," saith one ; " and coming, Be at rest." 2. Hath He marks to lead me to Him If He be my Guide ? "In His feet and hands are wound-prints, And His side." 3. Is there diadem, as Monarch, That His brow adorns? " Yea, a crown in very surety, But of thorns." 4. If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here ? "Many a sorrow, many a labor, Many a tear." 5. If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last ? "Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, Jordan passed." 6. If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay ? " Not till earth and not till heaven Pass away." 94 LENT. 7. Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless ? "Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answer, Yes." Amen. 38 * || c. M. THERE is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day, And there have I as vile as he, Washed all my sins away. 3. Dear, dying Lamb, Thy precious blood, Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4. E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5. Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save When this poor, lisping, stamm'ring tongue, Lies silent in the grave. Amen. 39 * f II L - M - JUST as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee, Lamb of God, I come, I come. LENT. 95 2. Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 3. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4. Just as I am, Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down ; Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Amen. 40 * II 8s and 7s. SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend, Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend ! 2. Here I'll sit, forever viewing Mercy's streams in streams of blood : Precious drops ! my soul bedewing, Plead, and claim my peace, with God. 3. Truly blessed is the station, Low before His cross to lie, While I see divine compassion Floating in His languid eye. 4. Here it is I find my heaven, While upon the Lamb I gaze ; Love I much? — I've much forgiven — I'm a miracle of grace. 5. Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears His feet I'll bathe ; Constant still in faith abiding, — Life deriving from His death. Amen. 96 LENT, 41 * f II 7s - D - JESUS, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the raging billows roll, While the tempest still is high -, Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past ; Safe into the haven guide, O, receive my soul at last. 2. Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee ; Leave, ah, leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me ; All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3. Thou, O Christ, art all I 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, I am all unrighteousness ; Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of grace and truth. Amen. 42 * II 8s and 7s, JESUS calls us ; o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth Saying, "Christian, follow Me." 2. As of old Saint Andrew heard it, By the Galilean lake, LENT. 97 Turned from home, and toil, and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3. Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, " Christian, love Me more." - 4. In our joys and in our sorrrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls in cares and pleasures, That we love Him more than these. 5. Jesus calls us ; by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience ; Serve and love Thee best of all. 43 * t II c - M - THOU from whom all goodness flows, I lift my heart to Thee ! In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Lord, remember me. 2. When, with a broken, contrite heart 1 lift mine eyes to Thee, Thy name proclaim, Thyself impart, In love remember me. 3. In sore temptations, when no way To shun the ill I see, My strength proportion to my day, And then remember me. 4. And when I tread the vale of death, And bow at Thy decree, Then, Savior, with my latest breath I'll cry : "Remember me." Amen. (7) HOLY WEEK. HOLY WEEK. + II 6s and 5s. ULORY be to Jesus, Who, in bitter pains, Poured for me the life blood From His sacred veins. 2. Grace and life eternal In that blood I find ; Blest be His compassion, Infinitely kind. 3. Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from death eternal Did the world redeem. 4. Lift ye then your voices, Swell the mighty flood ; Louder still, and louder, Praise the precious Blood. Amen. ■j- || 7s and 6s. ALL glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. All glory, etc. 2. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and Blessed One. All glory, etc. HOLY WEEK. 99 3. The company of angels Are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things Created, make reply. All glory, etc. 4. The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went ; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. All glory, etc. 5. To Thee, before Thy passion, They sang their hymns of praise ; To Thee, now high-exalted, Our melody we raise. All glory, etc. 6. Thou didst accept their praises ; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King, I All glory, etc. Amen. [6 * f || L. M. EIDE on ! ride on in majesty ! Hark ! all the tribes Hosanna cry ! O Savior meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scatter'd garments strewed. 2. Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! In lowly pomp ride on to die ; O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3. Ride on ! ride on in majesty ! In lowly pomp ride on to die ; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy power and reign. Amen. 100 HOLY WEEK. w ] 47 * -f || 7s and 6s. HEN, His salvation bringing, To Sion 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. Hosanna to Jesus they sang. 2. And since the Lord retaineth His love to children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, We'll flock around His banner Who sits upon the throne, And cry aloud, Hosanna To David's royal Son ! Hosanna to Jesus we'll sing. Amen. 48 * f || 7s and 6s. SACRED Head now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down ; Now scornfully surrounded With thorns Thy only crown ; O Sacred Head, what glory, What bliss, till now was Thine ! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinner's gain ; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. HOLY WEEK. 101 Lo ! here I fall my Savior, 'Tis I deserve Thy place, Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. 3. Eeceive me, my Redeemer, ^ My Shepherd, make me Thine ; Of every good the Fountain Thou art the Spring of mine, Thy lips with love distilling, And milk of truth sincere, "With heaven's bliss are filling The soul that trembles here. Amen. 49 * f II C * M ' THERE is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified Who died to save us all. 2. We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains he had to bear, But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3. He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. 4. There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin, He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. Amen. 50 * 8s and 7s. OW, my soul, thy voice upraising, Tell in sweet and mournful strain, F 102 HOLY WEEK. How the Crucified, enduring Grief, and wounds, and dying pain, Freely of His love was offered, Sinless was for sinners slain. See ! His hands and feet are fastened ; So He makes His people free : Not a wound whence blood is flowing But a fount of grace shall be ; Yea, the very nails which nail Him Nail us also to the tree. Through His heart the spear is piercing, Though His foes have seen Him die ; Blood and water thence are streaming In a tide of mystery, Water from our guilt to cleanse us, Blood to win us crowns on high. Jesus ! may those precious fountains Drink to thirsting souls afford ; Let them be our cup and healing, And at length our full reward ; So a ransomed world shall ever Praise Thee, its redeeming Lord. Amen. 51 * || c. M. FOREVER here my rest shall be, Close to Thy wounded side ; This all my hope and all my plea — For me the Savior died. 2. My dying Savior and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin, Sprinkle me ever with Thy blood, Aud cleanse and keep me clean. EASTER. 103 3. Wash me, and make me thus Thine own ; "Wash me, and mine Thou art ; "Wash me, but not my feet alone, My hands, my head, my heart. 4. Th' atonement of Thy blood apply, Till faith to sight improve ; Till hope in full fruition die, And all my soul be love. Amen. EASTER. 52 * || 7s and 6s D. THE Lord of life is risen, Sing, Easter Heralds, sing ; He bursts His rocky prison, Wide let the triumph ring. In death no longer lying, He rose, the Prince, to-day ; Life of the dead and dying He triumphed o'er decay. 2. The Lord of life is risen, And love no longer grieves ; In ruin lies death's prison, Sing, Heralds, Jesus lives. We hear Thy blessed greeting : "Salvation's work is done !" We worship Thee, repeating : "Life for the dead is won !" 3. Around Thy tomb, O Jesus, How sweet the Easter breath ; Hear we not in the breezes, "Where is Thy sting, O Death?" 104 EASTER. Dark Hell flies in commotion, The heavens their anthems sing ; "While far o'er earth and ocean, Glad hallelujahs ring ! 4. Hail, hail, our Jesus risen ! Sing, ransomed brethren, sing ! Through death's dark gloomy prison, Let Easter chorals ring. Haste, haste, ye captive legions, Accept your glad reprieve ; Come forth from sin's dark regions — In Jesus' kingdom live. Amen. 53* THE world itself keeps Easter Day, And Easter larks are singing ; And Easter flowers are blooming gay, And Easter buds are springing : Alleluia ! Alleluia ! The Lord of all things lives anew, And all His works are rising too : Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 2. There stood three Marys by the tomb On Easter morning early, . When day had scarcely chased the gloom, And dew was white and pearly. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! "With loving but with erring mind They came the Prince of life to find. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 3. But earlier still the angel sped, His news of comfort giving, And ""Why," he said, "among the dead Thus seek ye for the living?" EASTER. 105 Alleluia ! Alleluia ! " Go tell them all, and make them blest ; Tell Peter first and then the rest." Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 4. The world itself keeps Easter Day, And Easter larks are singing, And Easter flowers are blooming gay And Easter buds are springing ; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! The Lord hath risen, as all things tell ; Good Christians, see ye rise as well. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Amen. 54 CHRIST hath arisen ! Death is no more ! Lo ! the white-robed ones Sit by the door. Dawn golden morning, Scatter the night ! Haste, ye disciples glad First with the light. 2. Break forth in singing, O world new-born ! Chant the great Easter-tide, Christ's holy morn. Chant Him, young sunbeams, Dancing in mirth, Chant, all ye winds of God, Coursing the earth. 3. Chant Him, ye laughing flowers Fresh from the sod ; Chant Him, wild leaping streams, Praising your God. 106 EASTER. Break from thy winter, Sad heart, and sing ; Bud with the blossoms fair, Christ is thy Spring. 4. Come where the Lord hath lain ; Past is the gloom ; See the full eye of day Smile through the tomb. Hark ! angel voices Fall from the skies : " Christ hath arisen !" Glad heart, arise. Amen. 55 t P - M * ANGELS, roll the rock away ! Death, yield up the mighty Prey ! See, the Savior quits the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 2. Shout, ye seraphs ; angels, raise Your eternal song of praise ; Let the earth's remotest bound Echo to the blissful sound. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 3. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory as of old to Thee, Now and evermore, shall be. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Amen. EASTER. 107 56 * f II 7s and 6s * THE day of resurrection ! Earth tell it out abroad ! The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God ! From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, With hymns of victory. 2. Our hearts, be pure from evil That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light, And listening to His accents May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All Hail !" and, hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3. Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin, Let all the world keep triumph, And all that is therein ; In grateful exultation Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, Our joy that hath no end. Amen. 57 * t II 7s - CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say ; Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and, earth, reply. 2. Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won ; Lo ! the sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 108 ASCENSION. 3. Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ hath burst the bonds of hell ; Death in vain forbids Him rise, Christ hath opened Paradise. 4. Lives again our glorious King ! "Where, O, death, is now thy sting ?"• Once He died our souls to save, "Where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave." 5. Soar we now where Christ hath led, Following our Exalted Head ; Made like Him, like Him we rise, Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Amen. ASCENSION. 58 * f II L - M - OUR Lord is risen from the dead ; Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2. There His triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay ; Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Ye everlasting doors, give way. 3. Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene ; He claims those mansions as his right ; Receive the King of Glory in. 4. Who is the King of Glory, who ? The Lord that all His foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew ; And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. Amen. ASCENSION. 109 59 * f II s - M - D - CROWN Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His Throne ; Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own ! With His most precious blood From sin He set us free ; We hail Him as our matchless King Through all eternity. 2. Crown Him, the Virgin's Son, The God incarnate born, Whose arm those crimson trophies won Which now His brow adorn ; Fruit of the mystic rose, As of that rose the Stem, The Root whence mercy ever flows, The Babe of Bethlehem. 3. Crown Him the Lord of Love, Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds; yet visible above In beauty glorified ; No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 4. Crown Him the Lord of heaven, One with the Father known, One with the Spirit through Him given From yonder glorious throne. To Thee be endless praise, For Thou for us hast died ; Be Thou, O Lord, through endless days Adored and magnified. Amen. 110 WHITSUNDAY. WHITSUNDAY. 60 * f II L - M * COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above ; Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide, O'er every thought and step preside. 2. Conduct us safe, conduct us far From every sin and hurtful snare ; Lead to Thy word that rules must give, And teach us lessons how to live. 3. The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy way ; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from God may ne'er depart. 4. Lead us to Christ, the living Way ; Nor let us from His precepts stray ; Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God. 5. Lead us to heaven that we may share Fullness of joy for ever there ; Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with Him for ever blest. Amen. 6i * t u y-t THE Spirit in our hearts Is whispering, " Sinner come !" The Bride, the Church of Christ proclaims To all His children, " Come !" 2. Let him that heareth say To all about him, "Come !" Let him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ; the Fountain, come. WHITSUNDAY. Ill 3. Yes, whosoever will, Oh, let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life ; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4. Lo ! Jesus, who invites, Declares, " I quickly come ; " Lord, even so ; I wait Thine hour ; Jesus, my Savior, come. Amen. 62 * f II 8s > 6s > 8s > 4s - ^UR blest Redeemer, ere He breathed His tender last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell. 1 2. He came in semblance of a dove With sheltering wings outspread, The holy balm of peace and love On earth to shed. 3. He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing Guest, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 4. And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even, That checks each thought, that calms each fear, And speaks of heaven. 5. And every virtue we possess, And every victory won, And every thought of holiness \ Are His alone. 112 TRINITY. Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see ; Oh make our hearts Thy dwelling-place, And meet for Thee. Amen. 63 * f II c - M - COME Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers ; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2. Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys ; Our souls can neither fly nor go, To reach eternal joys. 3. Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate ; Our love so faint, so cold to Thee, And thine to us so great ? 4. Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers, Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, And that shall kindle ours. Amen. TRINITY. 64 *f GLORY to the Father give, God in whom we move and live ; Children's prayers He deigns to hear, Children's songs delight His ear. 7s. TRINITY. 113 2. Glory to tie Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest and King ; Children raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for He was slain. 3. Glory to the Holy Ghost, He reclaims the sinner lost ; Children's minds may he inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire. 4. Glory in the highest be To the blessed Trinity, For the Gospel from above, For the word that " God is love." Amen. H ( 65 * f II Vs - r OLY, Holy, Holy Lord, God of Hosts, Eternal King, By the heavens and earth adored ; Angels and archangels sing, Chanting everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 2. Cherubim and seraphim, Veil their faces with their wings ; Eyes of angels are too dim To behold the King of kings, While they sing eternally To the Blessed Trinity. 3. Alleluia ! Lord, to Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Three in One, and One in Three, Join we with the heavenly host, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. Amen. (8) 114 MISCELLANEOUS. 66 * t II HOLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty ! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee: Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty ! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity ! 2. Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea, Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3. Holy, Holy, Holy 1 though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy ; there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4. Holy, Holy, Holy ! Lord God Almighty ! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea ; Holy, Holy, Holy ! merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity ! Amen. MISCELLANEOUS. 67 f II s - M - WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. MISCELLANEOUS. 115 2. The King Himself comes near To feast His saints to-day ; Here may we sit, and see Him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3. One day amidst the place Where Jesus is within, Is better than ten thousand days Of pleasure and of sin. My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, Till it is called to soar away To everlasting bliss. Amen. 68 * f 7s - TO Thy temple I repair ; Lord I love to worship there ; While Thy glorious praise is sung, Touch my lips, unloose my tongue. 2. While the prayers of saints ascend, God of love, to mine attend ; Hear me, for Thy Spirit pleads ; Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 3. While I hearken to Thy law, Fill my soul with humble awe, Till Thy Gospel bring to me Life and immortality. 4. While Thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon in Thy name, Through their voice, by faith, may I Hear Thee speaking from the sky. 5. From Thy house when I return, May my heart within me burn ; And at evening let me say, " I have walk'd with God to-day." Amen. 116 MISCELLANEOUS. W 69*|| E will carol joyfully On this holy festal day ; To our risen Lord and King- Grateful homage we will bring. Carol, carol, carol, carol To our risen Lord and King. 2. We will carol joyfully As with sweet accord we bring Praise from every heart and voice To our risen Lord and King. Carol, carol, etc. 3. "We will carol joyfully While our love and thanks we give To our risen Lord and King, Him who died that we might live. Carol, carol, etc. 4. We will carol joyfully, And to Him our offerings bring — Grateful hearts, with love and praise, To our risen Lord and King. Carol, carol, etc. Amen. 70 * t II c - M COME, let us join our cheerful songs, With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2. "' Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus !" "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, " For He was slain for us !" MISCELLANEOUS. 11' 3. Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine, And blessings more than we can give Be, Lord, for ever Thine. 4. Let all creation join in one To bless the sacred Name Of Him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. Amen. 71 f II 10s - SAVIOR, again to Thy dear Name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise ; We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then lowly bowing, wait Thy word of peace. 2. Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day; Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy Name. 3. Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the com. ing night, Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 4. Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife ; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace. Amen. 118 MISCELLANEOUS. 72 * f II 8s and 7s - LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us Trav'ling 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 angels' wings to heaven, Glad the summons to obey, "We shall surely Reign with Christ in endless day. Amen. 73 f C. M. THE Son of God goes forth to war, A Kingly crown to gain ; His blood-red banner streams afar : Who follows in his train ? Who best can drink His cup of woe Triumphant over pain, Who patient bear 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 : MISCELLANEOUS. 119 Like Him, with pardon on His tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong : Who follows in His train? A glorious band, the chosen few, On whom the Spirit came : Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame : They met the tryrant's burnished steel, The lion's gory mane : They bow ed their necks the death to feel : Who follows in their train ? A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the Savior's throne rejoice, In robes of light array 'd : They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil and pain : O God ! to us may grace be given To follow in their train. Amen. 74 * || c m. ALL hail the power of Jesus' name, Let angels prostrate fall, Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2. Sinners whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of ali. 3. Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 120 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Oh that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall ; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Amen. B 1 75 * II P. M. iEAUTIFUL Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of man ! Truly I'd love Thee, Truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. 2. Fair are the meadows, Fairer the woodlands, Robed in flowers of blooming spring ; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes our sorrowing spirits sing. 3. Fair is the sunshine, Fairer the moonlight, And the sparkling stars on high ; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels in the sky. 4. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of man ! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, How and forevermore be Thine. Amen. 76 * || S. M. *0 Christ, the Prince of Peace And Son of God, we sing, To Him who saved us by His love, Let holy anthems ring. r MISCELLANEOUS. 121 2. Deep in His heart for us The wound of love He bore; That love which still He kindles in The hearts that Him adore. 3. O Jesus ! Victim blest ! What else but love divine, Could Thee constrain to open thus That sacred heart of Thine ? 4. O Fount of endless life ! O spring of waters clear ! flame, celestial, cleansing all Who unto Thee draw near ! 5. Hide me in Thy dear heart, For thither do I fly ! There seek Thy grace through life, in death, Thine immortality. Amen. I 77 * t II s - M - LOVE Thy Kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode ; The Church our blest Redeemer sav'd With his own precious blood. I love Thy Church, O God, Her walls before Thee stand Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend, To her my cares and toils be given Till toils and cares shall end. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 122 MISCELLANEOUS. 5. Jesus, Thou Friend Divine, Our Savior and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe, Shall great deliverance bring. Amen. 78 * f II 8s and 7s - GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ; He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for His own abode ; On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose ? With Salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mayest smile at all thy foes. 2. Thine the streams of living waters Springing from the throne above ; Thither speed thy sons and daughters, There all thirst they slake in love ; Who can faint while such a river Ever will their thirst assuage? Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. Amen. 79 * f || 7s and THE Church's one Foundation, Is Jesus Christ her Lord ; She is His new creation By water and the Word : From heaven he came and sought her To be His holy Bride ; With his own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. 2. Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, MISCELLANEOUS. 123 Her charter of salvation One Lord, one Faith, one Birth ; One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy Food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. 3. 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore, Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. Amen. 80 f 7s and 6s - WORD of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky ! We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. The Church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth Q'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored. It is the heav'n-drawn picture Of Christ the living Word. 124 MISCELLANEOUS. 5. It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurl' d, It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world. 6. It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, 'Mid mists, and rocks and quicksands Still guide, O Christ, to Thee. 7. O make Thy Church, dear Savior, A lamp of burnish' d gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light as of old. 8. O teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face. Amen. 81 * -j- ]| 6s and 5s. ONWARD, 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. Chorus. — Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With ihe cross of Jesus Going on before. 2. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee ; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory. MISCELLANEOUS. 125 Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise ; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. — Cho. 3. 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. — Cho. 4. Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng ; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph-song ; Glory, laud and honor Unto Christ the king — This through countless ages, Men and angels sing. — Cho. 82 f 8s and Gs. D. WHEN Jesus left His Father's throne, He chose an humble birth ; Like us, unhonored and unknown, He came to dwell on earth. Like Him may we be found below, In wisdom's path of peace ; Like Him in grace and knowledge grow As years and strength increase. 2. Sweet were His words and kind His look, When mothers round Him pressed ; Their infants in His arms He took, And on His bosom blessed. 126 MISCELLANEOUS. Safe from the world's alluring harms, Beneath His watchful eye, Thus in the circle of His arms May we forever lie. 3. When Jesus into Salem rode, The children sang around ; For joy they pluck'd the palms, and strow'd Their garments on the ground. Hosanna our glad voices raise, Hosanna to our King ! Should we forget our Savior's praise, The stones themselves would sing. Amen. B 83 f II c - M - ►Y cool Siloam's shady rill, How fair the lily grows. How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose. 2. Lo ! such the child, whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 3. O Thou who givest life and breath ! We seek Thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still thine own. Amen. 84 * | ]| 8s 7s and 4s. SAVIOR, like a shepherd lead us ; Much we need Thy tenderest care ; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus. Thou has bought us, Thine we are. MISCELLANEOUS. 127 2. 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. 3. Early let us seek Thy favor, Early let us do Thy will ; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our bosoms fill. Blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. Amen. 85 * || « JESU, my Lord, my God, my All, Hear me, blest Savior, when I call ; Hear me, and from Thy dwelling place Pour down the riches of Thy grace. Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh make me love Thee more and more. 2. Jesu, too late I Thee have sought ; How can I love Thee as I ought, And how extol Thy matchless fame, The glorious beauty of Thy name ? Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh make me love Thee more and more. 3. That Thou hast dealt so lovingly? How great the joy that Thou hast brought, So far exceeding hope or thought ! Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; O make me love Thee more and more. Jesu, of Thee shall be my song, To Thee my heart and soul belong ; All that I have or am is Thine, 128 MISCELLANEOUS. And Thou, blest Savior, Thou art mine. Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Oh make me love Thee more and more. Amen. 86 * f II s - M - 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. Amen. 87 * f II 7s - CHILDREN of the Heavenly King, As we journey sweetly sing ; Sing your Savior's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2. We are traveling home to God In the way the fathers trod ; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. MISCELLANEOUS. 129 3. Banished once, by sin betrayed, Christ our advocate was made ; Pardoned now, no more we roam ; Christ conducts us to our home. 4. Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only Thou our Leader be, And we still will follow Thee. Amen. G' 88 * f II 8s > 7s and 4s - UIDE me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land ; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand ; Bread of heaven ! Feed me now and evermore. 2. Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through ; Strong Deliverer ! Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. 3. When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside ; Death of death and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side ; Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee. Amen. 89 * f II 10s > 4s ' 10s > 4s > 10s - LEAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on ; The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on. (9) 130 MISCELLANEOUS. Keep Thou my feet ; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on ; I loved to choose and see my path ; but now Lead Thou me on. I loved the garish day ; and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will; remember not past years. 3. So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone, And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Amen. 90 * || S. M. OOLDIERS of Christ, arise, O And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies, Through His eternal Son. 2. Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. 3. Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued, And take to arm you for the fight The panoply of God ; 4. That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past, You may o'ercome through Christ alone, And stand complete at last. Amen. MISCELLANEOUS. 131 91 * f II c - M - THOU art the Way ; to Thee alone From sin and death we flee ; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2. Thou art the Truth ; Thy word alone True wisdom can impart ; Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3. Thou art the Life ; the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm, And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4. Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life ; Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Amen. 92* THE fields are all white, And the reapers are few, We children are willing, But what can we do To work for our Lord in his harvest ? 2. Our hands are so small, And our words are so weak, We cannot teach others ; How, then, shall we seek To work for our Lord in His harvest ? 3. We'll work by our prayers, By the pennies we bring, By small self-denials ; The least little thing May work for our Lord in His harvest. 132 MISCELLANEOUS. 4. Until, by and "by, As the years pass, at length We too may be reapers, And go forth in strength To work for our Lord in His Harvest. Amen. 93 * f II I THINK when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with Him then. 2. I wish that His hands had been placed on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto me." 3. Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go. And ask for a share in His love ; And if I thus earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above, 4. 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." Amen. 94 I LOVE to hear the story Which angel voices tell, How once the King of Glory Came down on earth to dwell , MISCELLANEOUS. 133 I am both weak and sinful, But this I surely know, The Lord came down to save me, Because He loved me so. 2. I'm glad my blessed Savior Was once a child like me, To show how pure and holy His little ones might be ; And if I try to follow His footsteps here below, He never will forget me, Because He loves me so. 3. To sing His love and mercy My sweetest song I'll raise ; And though I cannot see Him, I know He hears my praise, For He has kindly promised That even I may go To sing among His angels, Because He loves me so. Amen. 95* || THERE'S a Friend for little children Above the bright blue sky — A Friend that never changes, Whose love will never die. Our earthly friends may fail us, And change with changing years ; This friend is always worthy Of that dear name He bears. 2. There's a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky, And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by and by — 134 MISCELLANEOUS. A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow On those who found His favor And loved His name below. 3. There's a song 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. Amen. 96 * 7s. LITTLE travelers Zionward, Each one ent'ring into rest, In the kingdom of your Lord, In the mansions of the blest. 2. There to welcome Jesus waits, Gives the crown, His followers win ; Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let the little travelers in. 3. Who are these whose little feet, Pacing life's dark journey through, Soon shall reach that heavenly seat They had ever kept in view ? 4. "I, from Greenland's frozen land;" "I, from India's sultry plain ;" "I, from Afric's burning sand ;" "I, from islands of the main." 5. "All our earthly journey past, Every tear and pain gone by, We'll together meet at last At the portal of the sky." MISCELLANEOUS. 135 Each the welcome "Come !" awaits, Conquerors over death and sin. Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let the little travelers in. Amen 97 DO no sinful action, Speak no angry word, We belong to Jesus, Children of the Lord. 2. Christ is kind and gentle, Christ is pure and true, And His own dear children Must be holy too. 3. We are new-born Christians We must learn to fight With the bad within us, And to do the right. 4. Christ is our blest Master, He is good and true, And His own dear children Must be holy too. Amen, 98* HUMBLE praises, holy Jesus, Infant voices raise to Thee : In Thy mercy, oh receive us ! Suffer us Thy lambs to be. Chorus. — Halleluia, sweetly singing, Joyful tribute now we bring, Halleluia, Halleluia, Halleluia to our King. 136 MISCELLANEOUS. 2. Gracious Savior, be Thou with us, Let Thy mercy richly flow ; Give Thy Spirit, blessed Jesus, Light and life on us bestow. — Cho. Amen. 99 * || 0. M. ABIDE among us with Thy grace, Lord Jesus evermore ; Nor let us e'er to sin give place, Nor grieve Him we adore. 2. Abide among us with Thy word, Redeemer whom we love ; Thy help and mercy here afford, And life with Thee above. 3. Abide among us with Thy ray, O Light that lighten' st all ; And let Thy truth preserve our way, Nor suffer us to fall. 4. Abide with us in faithful love, Our God and Savior be ; Thy help at need, oh ! let us prove, And keep us true to Thee. Amen. 100 * t 7s - PRAISE, oh praise our God and King ! Hymns of adoration sing ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2. Praise Him that He made the sun Day by day his course to run ; For His mercies still endure. Ever faithful, ever sure. MISCELLANEOUS. 137 3. And the silver moon by night, Shining with her gentle light ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4. Praise Him that He gave the rain To mature the swelling grain ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure : 5. And hath bid the fruitful field Crops of precious increase yield ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 6. Praise Him for our harvest store, He hath fill'd the garner floor ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 7. And for richer food than this, Pledge of everlasting bliss ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 8. Glory to our bounteous King ! Glory let creation sing ! Glory to the Father, Son, And blest Spirit, Three in One. Amen. 101 f || 6s and 7s. PRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days ; Bounteous Source of every joy, Let Thy praise our tongues employ : All to Thee, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow. 138 MISCELLANEOUS. 2. All the blessings of the fields, All the stores the garden yields, Flocks that whiten all the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripened grain : Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 3. Clouds that drop their fattening dews, Suns that genial warmth diffuse, All the plenty summer pours, Autumn's rich, o'erflowing stores: Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 4. Peace, prosperity and health, Private bliss and public wealth, Knowledge, with its gladdening streams, Pure religion's holier beams : Lord for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. Amen. G ( 102 * f II 6s and 4s - OD bless our native land ! Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night ; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. 2. For her our prayer shall rise To God above the skies, On Him we wait ; Thou who art ever nigh, Guardian with watchful eye, To Thee alone we cry, "God save the State." MORNING. 139 3. Our 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, our King, Amen. MORNING. 103 * f II L - M - AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily course of duty run, Shake off dull sloth, and early rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2. Redeem thy misspent moments past, And live this day as if thy last ; Thy talents to improve take care, For the great day thyself prepare. 3. 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. 4. All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept And hast refresh' d me while I slept ; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 5. Lord, I my vows to Thee renew : Disperse my sins as morning dew ; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit fill. 140 EVENING. 6. 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. Amen. 104 * || 7s. CHRIST, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of righteousness, arise, Triumph o'er the shades of night ; Day-spring from on high, draw near ; Day-star, in our hearts appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee. Joyless is the day's return, Till Thy mercy's beams we see ; Lord, Thy inward light impart, Cheering each benighted heart. 3. Visit every soul of Thine, Pierce the gloom of sin and grief: Fill with radiancy divine, Scatter all our unbelief; More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Amen. EVENING. 105 * || 8s and 7s. JESUS, tender Shepherd, hear me ; Bless Thy little lamb to-night ; Through the darkness be Thou near me ; Keep me safe till morning light. EVENING. 141 Tender Shepherd, tender Shepherd, Keep me safe till morning light; Through the darkness be Thou near me,. Keep me safe till morning light. 2. All this day Thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care; Thou hast warmed me, clothed and fed me, Listen to my evening prayer. Tender Shepherd, etc, 3. Let my sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends I love so well; Take us all at last to heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell. Tender Shepherd, etc. Amen. 106 P. M. THE day is past and over: All thanks, O Lord, to Thee ! I pray Thee that offenseless The hours of dark may be, O Jesu, keep me in Thy sight, And save me through the coming night ! 2. The joys of day are over: I lift my heart to Thee, And call on Thee that sinless The hours of gloom may be. O Jesu, make the darkness light, And save me through the coming night ! 3. The toils of day are over: I raise my hymn to Thee, And ask that free from peril The hours of fear may be. O Jesu, keep me in Thy sight, And guard me through the coming night. Amen. 142 EVENING. 107* til 10s - ABIDE 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 in all around I see ; Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3. I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power ? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4. I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless, Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting, where, grave, thy victory ? 1 triumph still if Thou abide with me. 5. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee ; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. 108 * f II L - M - GLOKY to Thee my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light : Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Under Thine own almighty wings. EVENING. 143 2. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3. Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that so I may Triumphing rise at the last day. 4. O may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close, Sleep that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. 5. O when shall I, in endless day, Forever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing, Glory to Thee, eternal King ! Amen. 109 * f II L - M - SUN of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise, To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2. When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thoughts, how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3. Watch by the sick ; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store ; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 4. Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take ; Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen. 144 EVENING. 110 * 8s. SWEET Savior, bless us ere we go, Thy Word into our minds instill, And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, gentle Jesus, be our Light. 2. The day is gone, its hours have run, And Thou hast taken count of all — The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life's long day and death's dark night, gentle Jesus, be our Light. 3. Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release, And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 4. For all we love — the poor, the sad, The sinful — unto Thee we call ; O let Thy mercy make us glad, Thou art our Jesus and our All. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. Amen. DEATH. 145 DEATH. Ill f II L - M ' ASLEEP in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! From which none ever wakes to weep ; A calm and undisturb'd repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2. Asleep in Jesus ! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing That death 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 Savior's power. 4. Asleep in Jesus ! O for me May such a blissful refuge be: Securely shall my ashes lie, Waiting the summons from on high. 5. Asleep in Jesus ! far from Thee Thy kindred and their graves may be ; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. Amen. 112 * || 7s, 8s, 5s. TENDER Shepherd, Thou hast still'd 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. (10) 146 HEAVEN. 2. 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. 3. 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. Amen. HEAVEN. 113 * P. M. THERE is a happy land, Far, far away, Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright as day ; Oh ! how they sweetly sing, Worthy is our Savior King, Loud let His praises ring, Praise, praise for aye. 2. Come to that 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. HEAVEN. 147 3. Bright in that happy land, Beams every eye ; Kept by a Father's hand, Love cannot die. On then, to glory run, Be a crown and kingdom won, And, bright above the sun, We reign for aye. Amen. 114 * f II c - M - MOTHER dear, Jerusalem , When shall I come to thee ? When shall my sorrows have an end, Thy joys when shall I see? 2. Jerusalem the city is Of God our King alone ; The Lamb of God, its light and bliss, Sits ©n His glorious throne. 3. O happy harbor of God's saints ! O sweet and pleasant soil ! In Thee no sorrow may be found, No grief, no care, no toil. 4. No dimming clouds o'ershadow Thee, No dull nor darksome night, But every soul shines as the sun, For God Himself gives light. Amen. 115 f II 6s - D - THERE is a blessed home Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, Nor tears of sorrow flow ; 148 HEAVEN. Where faith is lost in sight, And patient hope is crown' d, And everlasting light Its glory throws around. 2. O joy all joys beyond, To see the Lamb who died, And count each sacred wound In hands and feet and side ; To give to Him the praise Of every triumph won, And sing through endless days The great things He hath done. 3. Look up, ye saints of God, Nor fear to tread below The path your Savior trod Of daily toil and woe ; "Wait but a little while In uncomplaining love, His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you above. Amen. 116 * f II p - M - PARADISE, O paradise ! Who doth not crave for rest ? Who would not seek the happy land, Where they that loved are blest — Chorus. — Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God's most holy sight? 2. O Paradise, O Paradise ! The world is growing old ; Who would not be at refct and free Where love is never cold? — Cho. HEAVEN. 149 3. O Paradise, O Paradise ! 'Tis weary waiting here ; I long to be where Jesus is, To feel, to see Him near. — Cho. 4. Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, Oh keep me in Thy love, And guide me to that happy land Of perfect rest above, — Cho. Amen. 117 * f II °- M - THERE is a land of pure delight Where saints immortal reign ; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 2. Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, Stand dressed in living green ; So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. But tim'rous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea, And linger shiv'ring on the brink, And fear to launch away. 3. Oh, could we make our doubts remove, These gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes, 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. Amen. 150 HEAVEN. 118 * f || Us. 10s and 9. HARK, hark, my soul ! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave- beat shore : How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more ! Angels of Jesus, angels of light, [night. Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the 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, etc. 3. Far away, like bells of evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls by thousands meekly steal- ing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee. Angels of Jesus, etc. 4. Rest comes at length, though life be long and dreary ; The day must dawn, and darksome night be past ; All iourneys end in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. Angels of Jesus, etc. HEAVEN. 151 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keep- ing ; Sing us sweet fragments of the song above: Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. Angels of Jesus, etc. Amen. 119 f p - M - FOR all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith, before the world con- fessed, Thy Name, O Jesu, be forever blest. Alleluia ! 2. Oh, blest communion ! Fellowship divine I "We feebly struggle ; they in glory shine ! Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia ! 3. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong ! Alleluia ! 4. The golden evening brightens in the west : Soon, soon, to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia ! 5. But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array ! The King of Glory passes on his way ! Alleluia ! 152 HEAVEN. 6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the count- less host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia I Amen. 120 * f || 7s and 6s - D - FOR thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep ; For very love beholding Thy happy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love and life and rest. 2. O one, O only mansion, O paradise of joy, Where tears are ever banished, And smiles have no alloy, The Lamb is all thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise, His laud and benediction. Thy ransomed people raise. 3. O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect, O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect ! Jesu, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Amen. DOXOLOGIES. 153 121 * S. M. TESUS ! I live to Thee, f) The loveliest and best ; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest. 2. Jesus ! I die to Thee, Whenever death shall come To die in Thee, is life to me, In my eternal home. 3. Whether to live or die, I know not which is best ; To live in Thee, is bliss to me, To die is endless rest. 4. Living or dying, Lord, I ask but to be thine ; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Makes heaven forever mine. Amen. DOXOLOGIES. L. M. PRAISE God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. ; 8s. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given By all in earth and all in heaven, As was through ages heretofore, Is now and shall be evermore. Amen. 154 DOXOLOGIES. C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God whom we adore, Be glory as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. TO the eternal Three, In will and essence one, To Father, Son and Spirit be Co-equal honors done. Amen, S. M. 7s. SING we to our God above, Praise eternal as His love; Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 6 7s - PRAISE the Name of God most high, Praise Him all below the sky, Praise Him all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ; As through endless ages past, Evermore His praise shall last. Amen. 7 8s and 7s. LORD, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord ! Amen. 8 8s, 7s and 4s. &LORY be to God the Father, Glory to th' eternal Son, Sound aloud the Spirit's praises, DOXOLOGIES. 155 Join the elders round the throne. Hallelujah, Hail the glorious Three in One. Amen. 9 7s aud 6s. PRAISE be to God the Father, Praise be to God the Son, And praise to God the Spirit, The glorious Three in One ; With all the hosts of heaven We worship and adore Thy triune Name most holy, Now and for evermore. Amen. 10 6s and 5s - GLORY to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Amen. 11 H. M. TO God, the only wise, The one immortal King, Let alleluias rise From ev'ry living thing; Let earth and heaven, with all their host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 12 Us. OF ATHER Almighty, to Thee be addressed, With Christ and the Spirit, one God ever bless'd, All glory and worship from earth and from heaven, As was, and is now, and shall ever be given. Amen. 156 INDEX TO HYMNS. Appropriate Hymns — FOR THE — Festival Seasons and Other Times. Advent 1-6, 29, 35. 37-39 41-43 Christmas 7-19 New Year 20 Epiphany 21-28, 73, 74, 77-81 Lent 29-51, 99 Easter 52-57. 69 Ascension 58-59 Whitsunday , 60-63 Trinity 64-66 Lord's Day 67-71, 110 The Church 73, 77-81, 119 Lord's Supper 50, 51, 59, 70 Baptism 82-84 Confirmation 36, 85-90 Missions . . 3, 5, 8, 21, 24 27. 72, 73, 76-81, 92 Children's Day 64, 82-84, 92-95 Harvest Home and Thanksgiving, 64-66, 70, 74-76. 100-102 Morning .... 103, 104 Evening 105-110 Death Ill, 112 Heaven 113-121 Processional Hymns: For the Festival Season, 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 18, 21, 23, 37, 45, 46. 47, 52, 54, 55, 56, 59, 62, 65, 66, 69. General, 37, 47, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, 81, 87, 89, 90, 98, 100, 101, 104, 112, 114, 115, 116. 118, 120. INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 157 Index of First Lines. Figures refer to Number of the Hymns. Abide among us -with Thy grace * || 99 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide*! || . . . . 107 A charge to keep I have* f II 86 Alleluia, songs of sweetness*! I! 28 All glory, laud and honor*! II 45 All hail the power of Jesus' name* |j 74 Angels from the realms of glory*! If ]2 Angels, roll the rock away! || 55 Art thou weary, art thou languid*! (I 37 Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep!! || Ill As with gladness men of old*! |j 23 Awake, my soul, and with the sun*! || 103 Beautiful Savior, King of creation* || 75 Brighest and best of the Sons of the morning * ! || 18 By cool Siloam's shady rill! || 83 Carol, carol Christians* || 15 Children of the Heavenly King*! || 87 Christ hath arisen* 54 Christ the Lord is risen to-day*! || 57 Christ, whose glory fills the skies* || 104 Come, gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove*! || ... 60 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove*! || 63 Come hither, ye faithful *f 7 Come, kingdom of our God* || 24 Come, let us join our cheerful songs* ! || 70 Crown Him with many crowns*! || . 59 Do no sinful action* 97 For all the saints who from their labors rest f . H9 Forever here my rest shall be* || 51 For thee, O dear, dear country*! || 120 For Thy mercy and Thy grace* II 20 From Greenland's icy mountains* || 27 Glorious things of Thee are spoken*! || 78 Glory be to Jesus*! || 44 Glory to Thee, my God, this night*! || 108 Glorv to the Father give*! 64 God bless our native land*! || 102 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah*! || 88 Hail! Thou long expected Jesus*! II * Hail to the Lord's annointed* || 21 158 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Hark, hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling*! 118 Hark, the glad sound ! the Savior comes *f || . . . 6 Hark! the herald angels sing* f || 9 Hark! what mean those holy voices*! II 10 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord *f II 65 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty*! || . ... 66 Holy Jesus, he my Light* || 22 Humble praises, Holy Jesus* . 98 I lav my sins on Jesus* || 35 I love Thy kingdom, Lord*f|| 77 I love to hear the story* || 94 I think when I read that sweet story of old *! || . 93 It came upon the midnight clearf || 17 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult* || 42 Jesus, Holy Child from heaven* 19 Jesus ! I live to Thee * 121 Jesus, Lover of my soul* f II 41 Jesu, meek and gentle*! || 29 Jesu, my Lord, my God, my All* || 85 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me* || 105 Jesus, to Thy cross I hasten* || 30 Joy to the world, the Lord is come* || 8 Just as I am without one plea*f || 39 Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom*t II 89 Little children can you tell* 13 Little travelers Zionward* 96 Lo! He comes, with clouds descending*! || . .'. 2 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing*! || 72 My faith looks up to Thee*! || 36 My sins, my sins, my Savior* || 33 Nearer my God to Thee*!|| 32 Now, my soul, thy voice upraising* 50 Oh for a thousand tongues to sing * |j . 26 O mother dear, Jerusalem*! |l 114 Onward, Christian soldiers *!|| 81 O Paradise, O Paradise*! || 116 O Sacred Head now wounded*! || 48 O Thou, from whom all goodness flows*! || ... 43 Our hlest Redeemer, ere He breathed*! || . ... 62 Our Lord is risen from the dead*! || • 58 O Word of God Incarnate*! J| 80 Praise, O praise our God and King* f 100 Praise to God, immortal praise! || 101 Rejoice, all ye believers*! || 4 "Ride on ! ride on in majesty *f || 46 Rockof Ages, cleft for me*! || 31 Salvation! O the joyful sound * || 25 Savior, again to Thy dear Name, we raise! ||. . . 71 Savior, like a Shepherd lead us * ! || 84 Savior, when in dust to Thee * ! || 34 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. 159 Soldiers of Christ arise * || 90 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear* til 109 Sweet the moments ricli in blessing* || 40 Sweet Savior, bless us ere we go* 110 Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled*! 112 The Church's one Foundation*! || 79 The day is past and over *f || 106 The day of resurrection*! || . . 56 The fields are all white* 92 The Lord of life is risen * || 52 There is a blessed homef || 115 There is a fountain filled with blood* || 38 There is a green hill far away f || 49 There is a happy land* 113 There is a land of pure delight *f || 117 There's a Friend for little children* || 95 The Son of God goes forth to wart 73 The Spirit in our hearts *f 61 The world itself keeps Easter day* 53 Thou art the way; to Thee alone* fll 91 Thy kingdom come, O Godt 3 To Christ the Prince of Peace * || 76 To Thy temple I repair t 68 Watchman, tell us of the night *t || 5 Welcome, sweet day of rest 1 1| 67 We will carol joyfullv * || 69 What Child is thi3. who, laid to rest* 11 When Christ was born of Mary free* 16 When His salvation bringing *t || 47 When Jesus left His Father's throne t .... 82 While Shepherds watched their flocks by night*t I 14 160 INDEX OP ANTHEMS. Index of anthems. PAGE. Advent • • • 14 Ascension , 27 Benedic, Anima Mea 6 Benedictus 7 Children's Day 32 Christmas 16 Easter 24 Epiphany 18 Gloria in Excelsis 38 Good Friday 22 Harvest Home and Thanksgiving 34 Lord's Prayer 37 Magnificat 36 Nunc Dimittis 37 Trinity 31 Versicles „ 40 Whitsunday . , 29 s^^ *•*■*££