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2 The costly gift, from hand of pride, He will not bless at all;

He loves the offering, sanctified By faith, however small.

3 A cup of water lovingly

To want or weakness given,

For Christ's dear sake, will surely be Acceptable in heaven.

4 The helpful hand, and tender heart, Kind words, and gentle ways, In God's remembrance have a part; And all show forth His praise.

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The Lord shall be thy confidence.- Prov. 3. 26. 1 A LITTLE pilgrim on life's way, Bearing his cross from day to day, When faint and weary, used to say, Jesus, my Saviour.

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H. BATEMAN.

2 If Satan tempted him aside, He never on himself relied,

But closer grasped the cross, and cried ,­Jesus, my Saviour.

3 And, looking up from what he feared, Though far away his rest appeared, Oh, how the thought his spirit cheered, Jesus, my Saviour.

4 But rapidly his course was run; The morning saw his setting sun: Thy blood his speedy victory won ,­Jesus, my Saviour.

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5 And" blessed," as the Spirit saith, True to his Lord, in life and death, He whispered, with his dying breath ,­Jesus, my Saviour.

6 Thus, Lord, direct my youthful way, Thy word to love, Thy law obey; Then shall I praise, through endless day, Jesus, my Saviour.

J. P. CLAPHAM.

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Blessed are the meek.- Matt. 5. 5.

1 DEAR Saviour, to Thy little lambs

A lamb- like temper give, And daily, hourly grace bestow In joy and peace to live.

It was Thine own command that we Should one another love,

And ever give Thee thanks, as do Thine holy ones above.

2 Our hearts, by nature full of sin, Do Thou, O Lord, renew;

And take each naughty thought away, And all self- will subdue:

Thine own meek, lowly mind impart, The spirit like a dove;

And daily may we learn of Thee, As Thou hast loved to love.

3 As Thou forgivest all our sins, So teach us to forgive;

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As freely we receive from Thee, So may we freely give.

Oh, teach us to forbear like Thee, Not answering again,

Remembering how our Saviour bore The scoffs of wicked men.

4 When we are for our faults reproved May we the fault confess,

And humbly seek Thy grace, that we May not again transgress: Make us affectionate and kind,

Gentle, and meek, and good, Mindful how dearly we were bought With Thy most precious blood. JANE E. LEESON.

575 777.6. Hear Thou from the heavens.- 2 Chron. 6. 39. 1 JESUS, from Thy throne on high, Far above the bright blue sky, Look on us with loving eye: Hear us, holy Jesus.

2 Little children need not fear When they know that Thou art near; Thou dost love us, Saviour dear: Hear us, holy Jesus.

3 Little lambs may come to Thee, Thou wilt fold us tenderly, And our careful Shepherd be: Hear us, holy Jesus.

4 Little hearts may love Thee well, Little lips Thy love may tell, Little hymns Thy praises swell: Hear us, holy Jesus.

5 Little lives may be divine, Little deeds of love may shine, Little ones he wholly Thine:

Hear us, holy Jesus.

T. B. POLLOCK.