G6 4744 MUSIC 487 THE VOICE OF PRAISE FOR Sunday School and home " Sing unto the Lord..: With the voice of a Psalm LONDON: THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION 57 AND 59 LUDGATE HILL, E.C. 98 4744 PREFACE. To meet the ever- increasing demand for a new Hymn Book- one which should more completely satisfy the demands of School and Home- the present compilation has been prepared. The aim of the Compilers has been to produce in one book, at a minimum price, a greater number of hymns for Youthful Worship and Praise than is contained in any other work of a similar kind. A large proportion of the hymns are by well- known writers, but many have been included in the collection which are not so generally in use. To the following authors and proprietors, who have so readily granted their permission to use the undermentioned hymns, the Compilers tender their sincere thanks:Mrs. Alexander( see Messrs. Masters). Rev. W. P. Balfern, 11, 429. Rev. S. Baring- Gould, 250, 442. Rev. W. H. Bathurst, 517. Rev. A. N. Blatchford. The Lord Bishop of Bedford( W. Walsham How), 78, 130, 463, 474, 480, 499. Rev. Dr. Bonar, 64, 135, 165, 214, 286, 292, 363, 534, 565. Mr. F. W. Dunn( executor of Miss Leeson), 448. Rev. John Ellerton, 301, 501, 508: Mr. T. H. Gill, 334. Rev. Thom is Goadby, 434. Mrs. E. A. Godwin, 338. Rev. Newman Hall, 28, 151. Miss Hankey, 152, 169. Mr. J. P. Hayes( for hymns by Dr. Neale), 58, 213, 341, 467. Mr. E. Hodder, 68, 255, 277, 400, 522, 592. The late Rev. Paxton Hood, 391. Rev. Page Hopps, 221. Messrs. Houlston and Sons(" Hymns on the Holy Communion" by Ada Cambridge), 172, 308. Mrs. Bourdillon, 408, 570. Rev. Julius Brigg, 274, 306. Dr. E. C. Brewer, 336. Rev. John Cawood, 96. Rev. Charles Clark, 358. Rev. W. F. Clarkson, 426. Messrs. Curwen, 116, 561. Mr. G. T. Congreve, 188, 261, 343, 439, 518, Rev. E. H. Jackson, 546. 520. Miss Sarah Doudney, 289, 387. Mr. J. Manning, J.P.( his daughter, May Manning), 410. PREFACE. iv Messrs. Masters, for 74, 81, 113, 190, 435,| by Mrs. Alexander; and 549 by Shepcote. Rev. W. J. Mathams, 181. Mr. Albert Midlane, 114, 383, 412, 506. Mr. H. A. Mills( executor of Rev. Dr. Caswall), 437. Messrs. Nisbet and Co., 269, 438. Mr. W. H. Parker, 145, 340. Mr. S. W. Partridge, 44. Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, 67, 90. Messrs. Pitman, for use of Hymn 311, by Mr. J. M. Wigner, 280. B. W. Provis, and 337. Rev. T. B. Pollock, 575, 576. Rev. G. R. Prynne, 187. The Religious Tract Society, for Charlotte Elliott's hymns, 182, 226; and 195, 569 by the Countess of Jersey. Mr. G. Rawson, 445. The Trustees of" School Hymnal." Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, 432. Mrs. Dr. Stevenson, of Canada, 468. The late Miss Helen Taylor, 405. Rev. Godfrey Thring, 160, 232, 278, 535. Mr. H. Tollit, 471. 56, OLD BAILEY, LONDON, July, 1887. Rev. H. Twells, 449. Rev. F. Whitfield, 70, 168. Miss Susan Wordsworth, for her father's ( Bishop Wordsworth) hymn, 307. Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Union, 67, 90. To Rev. W. R. Stevenson, Mr. W. T. Brooke, and others, who have rendered valuable assistance in directing the Compilers to the original sources of many of the hymns, and discovering their authors or proprietors special thanks are also due, and are hereby tendered. If any copyrights have been infringed, it has been unwittingly done, and the Compilers sincerely apologize, and will, upon being informed of the fact, cheerfully rectify the omission in the next Edition. Univ.- Bibl. Giessen THE TRINITY GOD THE FATHER. Attributes Works of Creation Providence Love ● .. GOD THE SON. His Divine Glory Incarnation ● ● ● ● ● ● THE HOLY SPIRIT. His Office and Ministry. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Duties and Privileges. Helps and Hindrances Warfare Birth and Childhood Earthly Ministry 100-111 Sufferings and Death 112-116; 127-131 Resurrection and Ascension. 117-126 Intercession and Reign 132-136 137, 138 Second Coming. CONTENTS. ● 0 . ● . HYMNS 1, 2 ● 3-15 16 25 REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST 146-175 REPENTANCE AND FAITH. THE SCRIPTURES. Their Authority and Excellence 26-44 45-56 57-61 62-67 68-99 139-145 176-188 Incidents and Examples. Invitations 189-212 213-231 232-251 THE LORD'S DAY. Authority and Obligations Duties and Enjoyments CHRISTIAN MISSIONS TIMES AND SEASONS. Morning Evening LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. THE HEAVENLY HOME. . Commencement and Close of a Year The Seasons. • 0 Spring 466-471 Summer 472-47E Autumn or Harvest. 476-479 Winter. 480 Festivals, Anniversaries, etc. 481-500 Special Occasions Parting 501-507 508-514 PRAYER MEETINGS 515-535 DOXOLOGY AND GRACES 536-538 INFANTS' WORSHIP. Prayer 252-267 Praise. . ● ● ● . ● ● . 6 . • . ● HYMNS 268-279 280-293 ● 294 295-313 314-330 331-384 385-423 424-440 441-456 457-465 539-578 579-600 HYMN 443 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide 408 Above the clear blue sky, Beyond 409 Above the clear blue sky, In. 224 Accepting, Lord, Thy gracious call 502 A children's temple here we build 107 A crowd fills the court of the temple 352 A few more years shall roll. 306 Again we meet in gladness. Lyte Bourdillon . Chandler Newman Hall Montgomery ● INDEX. 52 A gladsome hymn of praise we sing. Blatchford 578 A little kingdom I possess 573 A little pilgrim on life's way . F. W. Goadby . Bonar J. Brigg 273 A little ship was on the sea 132 All hail the power of Jesus' name Perronet and Rippon 467 All is bright and cheerful round us.. Dr. Neale 89 All my heart this night. Trans. by Winkworth 354 All the way my Saviour leads me Crosby 21 All things praise Thee G. W. Conder . T. R. Taylor Bliss and J. Taylor American A. M. Hull 8 Almighty God, who dwellest high 375 Almost persuaded now to believe 455 Among the deepest shades of. A. 380 A mourning class, a vacant seat. 550 And is it true, as I am told. . Montgomery Stennett . American Shepherd • . - Alcott Olapham Thrupp 313 Beauteous scenes on earth appear 422 Beautiful river, flowing for ever 439 Beautiful the morning light 393 Beautiful Zion built above. 212 Be not swift to take offence 203 Be the matter what it may 512 Blessed Jesus, ere we part. 338 Blessed Jesus, life is fair. 554 Blessed Jesus, meek and mild 256 Book of grace, and book of glory Dr. T. M'Kellar 465 Borne upon Time's noiseless wing W. H. Groser 311 Bright and joyous be our lay.. B. W. Provis 85 Brightest and best of the sons . Heber 237 Brightly gleams our banner How and Potter 379 By cool Siloam's shady rill. 101 By Jacob's ancient well 99 By night on wild Judæa's plain . Bateman Mrs. E. A. Godwin HYMN 330 Can I, a little child 376 Childhood's years are passing o'er us. 401 Children above are singing 274 Children in the temple 583 Children of Jerusalem 192 Children of the heavenly King 220 Children, who are gone to glory 190 Christian children must be holy. 119 Christ the Lord is risen to- day 71 Christ, who once among us 65 Come, every youthful heart 143 Come, gracious Spirit, Source of love 593 Come, happy children, come and raise 142 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire 139 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove. 495 Come, let us adore Him. 55 Come, let us all unite and sing 457 Come, let us anew our journey pursue. 148 Come, let us join our cheerful songs 596 Come, let us join the hosts above 487 Come, let us join, with one accord 592 Come, let us now our voices raise 163 Come, let us sing of Jesus. 51 Come, let us sing our Maker's praise 88 Angels, from the realms of glory. 312 Another six days' work is done 516 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare 460 Another year has passed away 418 Around the throne of God in heaven. 78 Come, praise your Lord and Saviour W. W. How 483 Come, sing with holy gladness Daniell Watts 12 Come, sound His praise abroad 154 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing 284 Come to the Saviour, make no delay 280 Come to the Saviour now 103 Come unto Me, ye weary . Robinson Root 213 Art thou weary, art thou. Trans. by Dr. Neale 72 As in the still and solemn night. Booth 309 Assembled in our school once more Buckworth 429 As the birds, when mornin: wakes them Balfern 436 As the rosy tint of dawning Joscelyne . Dix 174 Come with grateful hearts and voices Twelis 112 Come, ye children, sweetly sing. Bateman 458 Conducted by Thy hand Jackson J. M. Wigner Dix 87 As with gladness men of old 449 At even, ere the sun was set 353 A thought is but a little thing 498 A thousand blessings on the place 438 At Thy feet, our God and Father 236 Awake! for the trumpet is sounding 433 Awake, my soul, and with the sun J. D. Burns 202 Dare to do right! dare to be true 32 Day by day the manna fell. 551 Dear Jesus, ever at my side Faber . Ken Robinson 574 Dear Saviour, to Thy little lambs 497 Dear Saviour, we gather . Leeson American Slade 370 Death has been here, and borne away. J. Taylor Jacob 509 Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord Hart Gill 191 Do we love our gentle Saviour. . Crosby American Alexander . Wesley . Bourne Stennett Browne 478 Fair waved the golden corn 522 Father, give us now Thy blessing Heber 461 Father, here we dedicate Thompson 221 Father, lead me day by day . Vail 344 Father, let Thy benediction Moffat Dickson Pelly J. Brigg Henley Cennick Burton Thrupp Wesley Watts . Crosby Kingsbury . Wesley Watts . . . Wesley Crosby E. Hodder Bethune . Burton Newton Campbell . G. L. Taylor . Conder 476 Earth below is teeming. Monsell 54 Earth, with her ten thousand flowers T. R. Taylor 296 Ere another Sabbath close. 454 Ere I sleep, for every favour 505 Eternal Father, strong to save 435 Every morning the red sun 0. P. Cennick Whiting Alexander Gurney E. Hodder Tuttiett Hopps . Shelly HYMN 319 Father of heaven, bless. Major's Book of Praise 445 Father of love and power 254 Father of mercies, in Thy word 441 Father, oh hear me Rawson Steele Bruce Steele . Leeson . Thring American Newton Alford N. Hall Watts Heber 215 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss. 566 Father, when I bend the knee 278 Fierce raged the tempest 349 Follow Me, the Master said 511 For a season called to part. 251 Forward! be our watchword 151 Friend of sinners! Lord of glory 314 From all that dwell below the skies 322 From Greenland's icy mountains 491 From meadow and from 490 From year to year in love we meet 556 Gentle Jesus, meek and mild. 70 Gentle, holy Jesus. 25 Give to our God immortal praise 290 Glad tidings! glad tidings . E. M. Ollerenshaw Montgomery 118 Golden harps are sounding. 218 Good to be with Jesus INDEX. 235 Gleaming in the sunshine 397 Glorious things of thee are spoken. 58 Glory and praise and honour Trans. by Dr. Neale 86 Glory to God in the highest 91 Glory to God! the angel said Silver St. Collection 444 Glory to Thee, my God, this night. 503 God bless our native land 506 God bless our Sunday School. 572 God does not judge as we must do 211 God entrusts to all. Wesley Mrs. Whitfield Watts 568 God is in heaven! Can He hear 46 God is love! delightful truth 2 God of glory, God of grace Murch's S. S. Hymn Bk. 315 God of heaven, hear our singing... Havergal 427 God of mercy and of love Sunday School Gift 339 God of mercy, throned on high. Neele 425 God of our life, our morning songs. Wesley .84 God of pity, God of grace. . Morris Crosby 1 God our Father! we would praise Thee 3 God reigns in glory, and on high 47 God! What an awful word 281 God, who hath made the daisies. 500 Hail the children's festal day. 122 Hail the day that sees Him rise. 125 Hail to the Lord's Anointed Ken Hickson Midlane . Bateman Edmeston A. Taylor Burton Hardy Newton . 328 Go sound it abroad, the tidings proclaim 424 Go thou in life's fair morning. 362 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd . J. Taylor P. Hood . Havergal Whitbread S. C. M. . Leeson Lynch 144 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me 494 Great Giver of all good 45 Great God, and wilt Thou condescend. A. Taylor 41 Great God, our youthful voices raise 39 Great God, the world is full of Thee. Bateman 321 Great God, to Thee my voice I raise Watts 257 Great God, with wonder and with praise. Watts 360 Guide and bless us, O our Father 350 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah Berry . Williams Farningham Wesley Montgomery 233 Hallelujah! song of gladness Trans. by Chandler 177 Happy, Saviour, would I be Nevin Cennick . 407 Happy the children who are gone 559& 230 Happy the child whose youngest years Watts 327 Hark! a distant voice is calling. 283 Hark! a still small voice is heard Parson . Burton HYMN 293 Hark! hark, my soul 9/ Hark, hark! the merry Christmas bells 126 Hark! ten thousand harps and voices. 79 Hark! the herald ange is sing. 33 Hark! the lilies whisper ( 24 Hark! the song of jubilee. 41 Ho, my comrades! see the signal 481 Hosanna, be the children's song. 275 Hosanna! loud hosanna 288 Hark! there comes a whisper Montgomery Crosby 96 Hark! what mean those holy voices J. Cawood 216 Hearken to the music Matthews- Smith 525 Hear, gracious Lord, and from 452 Hear my prayer, O heavenly Father 287 Hear the words of gospel truth.. 188 Hear us, holy Saviour . 342 Heavenly Father, to whose eye 533 Heavenly Father, we draw near Thee. 384 He hath gone into His garden 30 He leadeth me! O blessed thought. 214 Help me, my God, to speak Benson's 496 Here, Lord, we offer Thee all that is fairest 579 Here we suffer grief and pain. 488 Here with our united voices 4 High in the shining courts. 252 Holy Bible, book divine 341 Holy Father, Thou hast taught me. 140 Holy Ghost, with light divine 569 Holy Jesus, who didst die 17 Holy Lord, our hearts prepare 145 Holy Spirit, hear us. 75 How bright the morning broke 44 How dearly God must love us. 297 How did my heart rejoice to hear 6 How glorious is our heavenly King. 597 How kind is the Saviour 219 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds. 95 How sweet was the song of the angels of 269 Hushed was the evening hymn vii Faber Sherwin . 200 I cannot do great things for Him 540 If anything seems hard to do 595 If I come to Jesus. 562 I am but young; be Thou my guide 167 I am not told to labour 53 I am so glad that our Father in 176 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus 146 I bring my sins to Thee. Kelly Wesley Bilby Robinson Collection . Burton . Dr. Neale Reed Countess Jersey Bathurst . Parker Bliss . Montgomery Threlfall W. H. Groser Partridge Watts . Watts Hughes 464 How long sometimes a day.. A. and J. Taylor 295 How pleasant is the dawn Robinson Parr Crosby . Bonar . Conder . Burton 261 How sweet is the Bible! how pure is. Congreve 305 How sweet is the Sabbath. Silver St. Collection Doudney Gilmore Bonar Newton Graley . J. D. Burns Pelly . E. A. Oakey Havergal . Havergal Bateman P. Philli s .A. Taylor Bennett 183 If Jesus Christ was sent. 404 I have a home above. 129 I have heard of a Saviour's love Amer. S. Songster 292 I heard the voice of Jesus say Bonar Graley N. Hall Bonar 369 I know not the hour when my Lord will come Bliss 411 I know there's a crown for the saints of 28 I know who makes the daisies 165 I lay my sins on Jesus 231 I love my precious Saviour. 405 I love that holy Scripture 59 I love the name of Jesus 69 I love to hear the story. 169 I love to tell the story 400 I love to think of heaven . Rix H. Taylor Miller Miller K. Hankey E. Hodder viii HYMN 80 I love to think, though I am young 561 I'm a little pilgrim 385 I'm but a stranger here. 179 I need Thee, precious Jesus 542 I often say my prayers 323 I often think of heathen lands 111 I want to be like Jesus 565 I was a wandering sheep 156 I will sing the story 545 I would be like an angel 164 I ought to love my Saviour 334 Is earth too fair, is youth too bright. T. H. Gill Watts 7 I sing the almighty power of God 73 It came upon the midnight clear E. H. Sears 26 I thank the goodness and the grace 4.& J.Taylor 279 I think, when I read that sweet story of old Luke 130 It is a thing most wonderful W. W. How . Bateman 35 It is but little that I know. . Whittemore Bonar . 386 Jerusalem, for ever bright 396 Jerusalem, my happy home 519 Jesus, Lover of my soul 123 Jesus ascends on high 368 Jesus, blessed Jesus 160 Jesus came( the heavens adoring) 117 Jesus Christ is risen to- day 580 Jesus Christ, my Lord and King 94 Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour 575 Jesus, from Thy throne on high. 172 Jesus, great Redeemer 594 Jesus, high in glory 358 Jesus, holy Saviour 549 Jesus, holy, undefiled 178 Jesus, in regions brighter far 359 Jesus is our Pilot. 340 Jesus, I so often need Thee 331 Jesus is our Shepherd . 591 Jesus, listen when we praise 599 Jesus loves me! this I know 193 Jesus, make my froward heart 187 Jesus, meck and gentle. 576 Jesus, once an infant small 134 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 227 Jesus, teach me truth divine 131 Jesus, tender Saviour 217 Jesus, the very thought of Thee 310 Jesus, we love to meet 524 Jesus, we Thy promise claim 77 Jesus, when a little child P. Hood Curwen T. R. Taylor F. Whitfield . Burton . . Leeson J. Taylor T. B. Pollock A. Cambridge Hymns for Little Ones Charles Clark Shepcote • INDEX. Wesley Songs by the Way G. Thring Lyra Davidica 586 Jesus, when He left the sky 115 Jesus, who lived above the sky 395 Joyfully, joyfully, onward we move. 348 Just as I am, Thine own to be 182 Just as I am- without one plea 355 Lead u, heavenly Father 302 Let all men praise the Lord 600 Let children proclaim . . S. P. Gill American 27 Let ev'ry heart rejoice and sing 93 Let love through all our actions run . Cameron H. Parker . Stowel Soul Warner 564 Lamb of God, I look to Thee 387 Land of peace and love and brightness 543 Lead me to Jesus 201 Kind words can never die Hutchinson 285 Knocking, knocking, who is there. H. B. Stowe Bernard Parson Rumsey .J. Taylor Hunter Farningham Elliott HYMN 571 Let me learn of Jesus 153 Let us sing with one accord 43 Let us with a gladsome mind 225 Life is not all sunshine . Wesley Doudney 208 Light in the darkness, sailor 582 Little children, join to sing 598 Little children, love the Lord 588 Little children, praise 336 Little drops of water. 324 Little rain- drops feed the rill 413 Little travellers Zionward . 343 Look to Jesus! yes, I may 560 Lord, a little band and lowly 510 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing 265 Lord, fix our wand'ring thoughts 207 Lord, help us as we sing. 298 Lord, how delightful' tis to see 222 Lord, if Thou Thy grace impart 530 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing 40 Lord, I would own Thy tender care. 541 Lord, look upon a little child. 62 Lord of mercy and of might 535 Lord of power, Lord of might. 479 Lord of the harvest, Thee we hail 548 Lord, teach a little child to pray 499 Lord, this day Thy children meet 10 Lord, Thou hast searched and seen 459 Lord, to our little round of years 347 Lord, we bend before Thee now 448 Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep 536 May the grace of Christ our Saviour 577 May we prize our Christian name 521 Met again in Jesus' name Newton G. R. Prynne 5 Mighty God, while angels bless Thee .Pollock 527 More like Jesus would I be Watts 501 My country,' tis of thee. Blackall 196 My dear Redeemer and my Lord. 180 My faith looks up to Thee 570 My God has given me work to do 226 My God, my Father, while I stray 440 My God, who makes the sun to know 81 My heart, O God, be wholly Thine W. J. Mathams 162 My song shall be of Jesus. Crosby . Juvenile Harmonist . Brewe Sigourney . J. Edmeston .J. Taylor 128 Lo, at noon,' tis sudden night. 138 Lo! He comes with clouds Wesley& Cennick( alt.) 394 Mansions are prepared above. 249 March along! march along 233 March along together 248 March onward, march onward 64 Nearer, my God, to Thee 332 Now in my early days 335 Now that my journey's just begun 442 Now the day is over 430 Now the morning's cheerful light 585 Now, while every heart rejoices. . Bliss McCheyne Watson The Chimes Haven's Familiar Hymns 307 0 day of rest and gladness. . Crosby 90 O'er Bethlehem's hill in time of old. Edmeston 325 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness Rinckart 534 O everlasting Light . Wesley 253 Of all the books by man possessed Washburn 525 O gentle Teacher, ever near Watts 520 O gracious Lord, impart Crosby . Lyte Milton . Congreve Shelly . Shirle Shelly . Wesley Codner . A. Taylor Buckworth Heber . Thring Gurney Ryland W. W. How Watts Parson . Leeson Adams Fawcett J. Taylor S. Baring- Gould Robinson . Newton Pollock J. Pyer Robinson Crosby S. F. Smith Watts Palmer Bourdillon . . Elliott . Watts Wordsworth M. G. Pearse Williams Bonar . Balfern Moyle HYMN 356 0 happy band of pilgrims Joseph of the Studium, tr. by Dr. Neale . Parson Wesley Faber Watts 417 0 happy land! O happy land. 15 0 heavenly King, look down 291 Oh, come to the merciful Saviour 120 Oh, for a shout of sacred joy 159 Oh, for a thousand tongues 13 Oh, give thanks to Him who made. 24 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord 345 Oh, that I, like Timothy 229 Oh, that the Lord would guide 329 Oh, what can little hands do 116 Oh, what has Jesus done for me? 374 Oh, what shall we gain if.. 14 Oh, worship the King 558 O Jesus, blessed Jesus 197 Oh, happy they who know the Lord W. H. Groser 423 Oh, have you not heard. 205 Oh, put away the evil 185 O my Saviour! hear me 81 Once, in royal David's city. 513 Once more before we part. 82 0 Lamb of God most lowly 462 O Lord, another year has flown Lanc. S. S. Songs 471 O Lord, I thank Thee for the thought. H. Tollitt 557 O Lord, the children come to Thee. Goadby 206 O Lord, while life and hope are young 161 O Saviour, precious Saviour 11 0 Thou who art enthroned on light 102 0 Thou who when on earth didst take 141 Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed. 501 Our day of praise is done. 532 Our Father God, who art in heaven 406 Our Father has planted. Crosby Alexander Hart Owen Nunn 477 Once more the joy of harvest. 173 One there is above all others- Oh, how 171 One there is above all others Well.. Newton 247 On to the conflict, soldiers for the right. Doane 234 Onward, children, onward. 250 Onward, Christian soldiers. J. H. Brammall S. Baring- Gould Havergai Balfern 149 Our glad Hosannas to Him 459 Our hearts are young and joyous 326 Our Saviour's voice is soft and sweet . INDEX. . Judson . Crosby Crosty Knowles Parson 357 Over the waters, dark and drear. W. H. Groser 485 Raise the song of triumph 135 Rejoice, and be glad! the Redeemer 136 Rejoice, the Lord is King 346 Religion is the chief concern 209 Remember thy Creator now 50 Ring the bells of heaven 166 Rock of Ages, cleft for me. 289 Room for the wanderer, room 361 Safe in the arms of Jesus 451 Saviour, breathe an evening blessing 67 Saviour, for Thy love we praise Thee 456 Saviour, now the day is ending 109 Saviour, round Thy footstool 194 Saviour, teach me, day by day 333 Saviour, while my heart is tender 74 Saw you never in the twilight 272 See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands. 110 See the kind Shepherd, Jesus, stands 49 See the shining dewdrops Curwen 316 Shall hymns of grateful love Frances 546 Shall Jesus bid the children come . Grant 363 Shall this life of mine be wasted. Roberts 398 Shall we gather at the river Balfern 399 Shall we meet beyond the river 92 Shepherds, keeping watch by night 320 Shine, mighty God, on Britain shine 216 Sing a hymn to Jesus 470 Sing, for the world rejoiceth 486 Singing for Jesus, our Saviour 22 Sing with a tuneful spirit. 63 Sion, the marvellous story. 189 So let our lips and lives express 98 Songs of praise the angels sang Wesley . Conder Psalm 136 Torrey, Junr. Goody . Wesley Watts American 472 Pansies, lilies, roses 383 Passing onward, quickly passing. 531 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour 300 Pleasant are Thy courts above 590 Poor and needy though I be 9 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven 23 Praise, O praise our God and King. 16 Praise the Lord, ye. Foundling Coll., 1801-4 17 Praise to Thee, Thou great Creator. Fawcett 515 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire. Montgomery • . ● Auber Ellerton Caroline Griffith HYMN 304 Safely through another week 155 Salvation! oh, the joyful sound 508 Saviour, again to Thy dear name 553 Saviour, bless a little child. 232 Saviour, blessed Saviour. . 473 Summer days are coming 474 Summer suns are glowing. 589 Sunny days of childhood 417 Sun of my soul! Thou Saviour dear. 337 Suppose the little cowslip 468 Sweet flowers are blooming 528 Sweet hour of prayer. 466 Sweet is the time of spring 432 Sweetly the holy hymn . 42 Sweet praises I sing Midlane Crosby Lyte 514 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go Thrupp 587 Sweet the lessons Jesus taught Lyte 114 Sweet the theme of Jesus' love Baker 377 Swift as an eagle's flight Montgomery Rowland Hill 366 Soon as my youthful lips 243 Sound the battle cry. Sherwin 121 Sound the high praises of Jesus. . Ryle Moore 270 Sound the loud timbrel. 195 Speak the truth, for that is. Countess of Jersey 204 Standing by a purpose true Bliss 240 Stand up! stand up for Jesus: 507 Star of peace! to wanderers weary. 242 Strike! oh, strike for victory. IX J. Ellerton Crosby G. Thring Edmeston M. G. Pearse Doudney . Parson . Leeson Burton Alexander Doddridge Doddridge American . Cummins Jackson . Bonar . Lowry . Hastings D Newton Watts Watts E. P. Hood Farmingham . Havergal . Crosby Muhlenberg Watts . .. Duffield Cross . Kidder W. W. Howo W. H. Groser Keble . Stevenson Walford W. F. Lloyd . Spurgeon F. A. K. Faber . Leeson Midlane W. H. Groser 351 Take my life, and let it be. 365 Teach me, O Lord, where'er I move 317 Tell it out among the heathen Crawford 152 Tell me the old, old story . Havergai K. Hankey . Bonar 390 Ten thousand times ten thousand Alford American 267 Thank God for the Bible . Wesley Fawcett 20 The beautiful bright sunshine. B. Paul Neuman Burton 260 The Bible! the Bible! more precious American Cushing 199 The bird that soars on highest wing Montgomery Toplady 308 The dawn of God's own Sabbath. Cambridge Doudney 453 The daylight fades Summers 57 The head that once was crowned Crosby 258 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord Havergal P. Hood Kelly Watts HYMN 372 The leaves around me falling. 544 The Lord attends when children pray. 301 The Lord be with us as we bend.. 38 The Lord my Shepherd is 100 The Master hath come, and He calls. Doudney 104 The Master is come, and calleth for thee Crosby 428 The morning bright with rosy light. Summers 277 The night was wild E. Hodder 414 The pearly gates are open wide 446 The radiant sun declining 84 There came a little child to earth 415 There is a better world, they say 157 There is a gate that stands ajar 402 There is a glorious world of light 113 There is a green hill far away. 416 There is a happy land 266 There is a lamp that sheds a light 420 There is a land of pure delight 168 There is a name I love to hear. 175 There is a name of sweeter sound 523 There is an eye that never sleeps. 367 There is a path that leads to God. 56 There is a sound in every breeze 518 There is a throne of matchless grace 150 There is life for a look . 463 The year is swiftly waning. 264 This is a precious book indeed. Trampleasure . Elliott Lyth Baxter .J. Taylor Alexander Young The Evergreen Watts .F. Whitfield . 421 There is out of sight the fair land 392 There's a beautiful land on high Nicholson 391 There's a beautiful land where the rains P. Hood 410 There's a fold both safe and happy 412 There's a Friend for little children 388 There's a land that is fairer than day 36 There's not a bird with lonely nest B. W. Noel 19 There's not a tint that paints the rose. Wallace 276 There was a time when children. T. R. Taylor 170 There were ninety and nine 294 The Sabbath of the Lord . . INDEX. HYMN Lyte 538 Thy providence supplies my food. .Burton 255 Thy word is like a garden, Lord Ellerton 223' Tis Jesus when the burden'd heart Watts 228 Tis religion that can give 127' Tis very wonderful, I'm sure 537 To God, who gives our daily bread 48 To God, who reigns above the sky 373 To- morrow, Lord, is Thine. 489 To Thee, O Lord, we bring 147 To Thee, O precious Saviour 299 To Thy temple I repair Wallace J. Taylor Tenney . Congreve A. M. Hull . Clephane Montgomery 450 This night I lift my heart to Thee 563 Thou blessed Jesus, pity me 403 Though ften here we're weary W. 552 Thou Guardian of our youthful days. 426 Thou hast kept me through the 539 Thou that once on mother's knee 318 Thou, whose almighty word 431 Through all the dangers of the night 34 Thy goodness, Lord, our souls confess Manning . Midlane Bennett 68 The Saviour loves all children 244 The Son of God goes forth to war 64 The Son of God, in mighty love 18 The spacious firmament on high 262 The Spirit breathes upon the Word. 475 The summer sun is shining 484 The sweetest name in heaven above 482 The wise may bring their learning 210 The world looks very beautiful Anna B. Warner W. W. How J. Taylor Bartholomew . Bateman American . E. Hodder . Heber . Bonar . . Addison Cowper Rood . Crosby 581 We are but young- yet we may sing 61 We bring no glittering treasures 186 We bring to Thee, dear Saviour 493 We come, O God, with gladness . Kelly T. Gibbons 66 We have heard the wondrous story 303 Welcome, sacred day of rest 263 We love the good old Bible. . . 83 When Jesus left His Father's throne 437 When morning gilds the skies. 105 When mothers of Salem. 371 When my spirit pants for rest 434 When the day of life is dawning. 76 While shepherds watched 529 While we on earth are raising 239 Whither, pilgrims, are you going 389 Who are they in heaven that stand 108 Who is He in yonder stall Cowper E. Hodder Servoss Masters Bateman : Rumsey C. Wesley . Doddridge Thrupp F. Clarkson 378 Years are rolling, life is wasting. . Palgrave Marriott Montgomery 492 We plough the fields, and scatter. 60 We sing a loving Jesus Campbell . Doudney 419 We sing of the realms of the blest 259 We won't give up the Bible .. Mills Whittemore 158 What a Friend we have in Jesus. J. Bradbury 268 What means this eager anxious throng Campbell 381 What though the arm of conquering. Doddridge 581 When children join in singing. 29 When all Thy mercies, O my God.. Addison 547 When daily I kneel down to pray 31 Whene'er I take my walks abroad 137 When He cometh, when He cometh 271 When, His salvation bringing. 106 When Jesus, at a wondrous feast Phillips . W. G. Wills . Brown P. Hood 245 Who is on the Lord's side 133 Why did Jesus come from heaven 382 Why should our tears in sorrow flow 198 Why should we spend our youthful days 567 Will God, who made the earth and sea 480 Winter reigneth o'er the land . Pelly J. Taylor . Watts Cushing King Montgomery . E. Caswall Hutchings H. G. Groser Goadby Tate Robinson American Thrupp B. R. Hanby Havergal Burton . 0. P. Burton . W. W. How . Robinson 282 Ye hearts with youthful vigour warm Doddridge 37 Yes, God is good Eliza Follen and J. H. Gurney 286 Yet there is room! The Lamb's bright. Bonar 555 Young children once to Jesus came J. Taylor Ch. Ver. 1 8 16 19 26 28 13 15 15 15 16 16 20 20 20 20 30 31 32 9 GENESIS. 6 6 8 13 32 32 33 3 22 13 17 24 15 EXODUS. 21 350 1 270, 485 6 11 26 23 29 8 10 11 24 7 14 26 NUMBERS. 23 Hymn 318 480 3 823487 18 251 453 501 JOSHUA. DEUTERONOMY. 5 10 6 449 307 304 294 311 309 428 308 245 357 598 202 29 321 27 361, 519 181 439 30 57 312 118 21 327 JUDGES. Ch. Ver. Hymn 5 2 87 1 3 16 1 38 88 17 28 29 29 29 TEXTUAL INDEX. 13 1 SAMUEL. 13 10 7 1 CHRONICLES. 16 16 14 2 SAMUEL. 26 34 1 KINGS. 8 13 2 667344 381213 7 556, 562 184 504 375 27 9 9 483, 593 29 2 CHRONICLES. 515 269 572 30 10 13 159, 494 14 496 39 53 NEHEMIAH. 17 55 31 503 3 197, 559 497 17 2 575 502 237 Ch. 3 7 14 530 19 542 487 22 37 38 500 366 888284488888888555 期 5999999 0 0 16 32 JOB. Ver. Hymn 17 395, 415 6 377 2 383, 446 29 199 14 7 PSALMS. 68138378HE 136 155 576 568 8 427, 452 3 425, 429 566 14 355 51 11 218, 419 420, 551 342 18, 258 6164713 TOHO NE 5 2 19 95 8 10 11 10 Ch. 33 34 34 34 39 39 42 46 46 47 47 48 48 48 50 50 50 51 51 51 59 61 475 61 353 62 206 63 38 63 30 63 63 63 65 354 244 118 227 65 334 65 443 65 368 66 591 67 594 68 332 68 58, 298 68 34, 365 71 PSALMS. Ver. Hymn 6 440 65, 168 40 15 544 4 352, 378 5 464 8 102 4 423 7 243 391 3 8 4 6 1 4 397 2 386, 392 360 393 48 14 2 14 23 6 7 15 16 489 315 416 569 1 230, 348 316 27 431 232 185 488 466 1781374 1863 5 2 10 11 16 1 581 560 541 41 492 169 320 421 122 31 166 xii Ch. 71 72 168 72 72 73 73 74 74 80 81 84 84 84 84 86 86 86 88 89 90 90 31 91 91 92 92 93 95 96 100 100 100 102 103 103 103 103 104 104 105 106 106 107 107 107 108 113 115 116 117 117 PSALMS. Ver. Hymn Ch. 5 118 338 4 506 119 11 134 119 19 322, 481 119 23 39 119 28 517 119 16 310, 474 119 17 473 119 362 119 516 119 1 ( 1048101351025124410 305 119 8 432, 535 119 97 130 140 160 162 303 119 447 119 554 119 171 165 121 8 121 553 122 47 122 370 136 138 138 139 139 437 139 595 139 505 145 12 145 323 145 493 145 496 145. 24 465 150 148 513 150 4 147, 162 150 296 154 96, 409 23 26 14 376, 525 444 11 2 4 DEGTNACION- WENN FENSANOTAA 2 4 5 17 33 2 37, 49 2 451 450 9 1 495 5 17 458 359 43 1333358022 4 4 275 26 482 10 314 12 459 12 TEXTUAL INDEX. PSALMS. Ver. Hymn Ch. 21 14 10 15 24 18 33 23 54 27 72 77 94 3 7 1 7 26 2 6 1 7 14 18 4 7 10 15 21 12, 13 HA 1 2 6 17 19 PROVERBS. 10 5 9 580 364 7 15 1 257 229 22 259 405 333 260 262 261 256 267 252 592 445 441 297 300 174 25, 299 11, 45 10 455 233 426 584 460 21 537 112 583 98 14, 153 16, 302 198 176 478 228 7 26 436, 573 34 567 346 205 589 17 282, 335 22 19 344, 522 214 195 22 12 ECCLESIASTES. 1 1122255 9 9 12 26 26 32 33 35 38 40 40 42 42 42 49 51 53 55 SONG OF SOLOMON. 3 4 1 - 11 12 13 16 55 55 57 58 60 PROVERBS. 63 63 64 64 Ver. Hymn 17 1 24 23 1 3 ISAIAH. 362890ESTE ANOTH46235 17 10 17 477 6 73, 84, 92 177 175 345 328 313 579 164 29 16 7 11 110, 279 410 35, 339 326 539 221 11 212 93 171 203 373 4 13 596 11 7 9 4 6 484 209 379 470 JEREMIAH. 103 235 434 2 387, 442 295 414 462 116 385 372 90 192 158 2 467 9 468 9 173 Ch. 3 8 4 469, 552 15 31 31 3 34 LAMENTATIONS 23 14 4 4 2 2 4892 12 1 3 JEREMIAH. 1122233 Ver. Hymn 22 20 16 3 12 EZEKIEL. 11 DANIEL. 22 4 17 HOSEA. 1 AMOS. 4 12 MICAH. 10 HABAKKUK. 20 ZECHARIAH. 10 19 9 10 MALACHI. 11 17 MATTHEW. 21 23 1 10 11 546 463 263 8 11 130 384 430 565 208 186 109 288 438 380 225 107 324 424 63 150 319 137 133 59 81 74, 85 61 183 139 MATTHEW. Ch. Ver. Hymn 16 4 5 16 45 6 28 29 14 19 20 12 37 38 6556867 SLE 8 9 9 9 11 11 12 14 15 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 24 25 27 28 24469DDRE 10 10 10 11 1 1 2 2229 20 30 25 28 213, 290 29 Ch. 325 9 574 11 189 11 20 532 28 14 471 14 367 127 179 MARK. 5 39 476 479 104 15 10 105, 585 20 24 13 16 49 10 83, 94, 527 526 LUKE. 47 68 10 14 281, 401. 4 191 9 125, 274 43 52 16 330, 588 4 280 255 138 521 35 31 45 128 20 340, 511 146 278 41 273, 507 50 277 180 587 586 283 271 11 14 15 89, 135 99 76, 97 317 14 72, 79 40 80 68 77 60 60 40 00 00 00 PRAZREEN 62 20 16 531 22 16 18 18 18 19 19 19 23 23 24 24 TTTTTTTT 1 1 1 L1BECOTOOOOHNN334 6 7 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 TEXTUAL INDEX. LUKE. Ver. Hymn Ch. 57 210, 349 15 1 548 16 3 32 9 17 187 19 291 20 287 20 289 21 2 151, 223 7 50 211 200 1555 558 268 363 336 600 545 226 113 371 538 510 17 22 23 2 10 15 16 37 13 17 37 36 42 33 42 30 36 JOHN. 2 71,286, 28555558981 369, 404 16 144 18 524 26 140 27 301, 508, 509 10 -10 16 17 20 3 472, 491 4 172 14 69 82 543 29 42 16 23 35 44 547 106 160 15 38 37 101 15 32 75 15 2 358 16 11 170, 331 29 448 28 100 28 461 46 534 1 129 15 111 12 12 15 258822E 7885123 TILLH 2802 JOHN. Ver. Hymn 9 7 17 30 17 22 15 10 ACTS. 9 15 31 6 12 36 38 223334 18 13 25 32 14 ROMANS. 26 11 1 CORINTHIANS. 6 14 2 CORINTHIANS. 9 1 9 20 131, 341 15 486 4 20 57 13 EPHESIANS. 5459, 14 82117 231 143 15 254 167 123 141 550 19 120 582 126 351 132 115 33 498 36 456 382 337 152 145 55, 599 433 578 64 21 32 119 117 247 241 156 188 570 Ch. 3 4 6566655 4 4 4 12223 25883HLA 4 1 1 6 6 1123 батынаниров 1 1 EPHESIANS. 4 4 7 Ver. Hymn 1 2 19 20 13 14 16 182 1 512 529 5 54, 114 91 201 10 PHILIPPIANS. 13 220 5 193, 571 108 14 9 178, 219 234 248 240 52 42 215 540 1 1 THESSALONIANS. 13 4 6 11 == 13 COLOSSIANS. 2 1 TIMOTHY. 11 18 16 21 XIII 2 TIMOTHY. 9 10 224 597 216 13 236 204 246 15 HEBREWS. 61214116862 528 381 3 238, 249 266 264 250 408 536 577 121 88, 276 490 293 11 403, 412 518 557 70 533 XIV HEBREWS. Ch. Ver. Hymn 14 wwww33 FEB 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 239 16 356, 402, 413 2 22 28 5 15 20 21 JAMES. 21 25 6 11 343 396 347 454 306 272 60, 67 265 207 15, 520 563 Ch. 1 1122223555 1 1 TEXTUAL INDEX. 1 PETER. Ver. Hymn 13 16 457 190 3 253 3 161 4 561 21 196, 564 78 523 411 222 590 25 7 11 22 12 4 457 2 PETER, 21 1 JOHN. 5 142 Ch. 1 514 4446 5 1 2 1 JOHN. 3 3 5 Ver Hymn 42 2 11 7 8 19 4 JUDE. 25 REVELATION. Ch. Ver. Hymn 163 5 12 7 390, 418 13 165 56 14 19 19 REVELATION. 6 10 4 20 9 543 217 329 46 66, 194 242 86 149 374 394 285 148 19 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 9 8 13 9 12 16 4 7 23 25 407 284 57 124 399 389 435 157 1 398 2 406, 422 5 388, 400, 417 549 292 16 17 THE VOICE OF PRAISE: SUNDAY SCHOOL AND HOME. 87.87. and refrain. Glory ye in His holy name.- Psa. 105. 3. 1 GOD our Father! we would praise Thee, For Thy loving smile to- day; In Thy mercy wilt Thou keep us, As we go from hence away. Hallowed be Thy name for ever, May Thy glorious kingdom come; As in heav'n Thy saints adore Thee, So on earth Thy will be done. 2 God our Saviour! we beseech Thee, Take us now beneath Thy care; Grant to each and all, Thy blessing, While we leave this house of prayer. Hallowed, etc. THE TRINITY. 3 God the Spirit! be our comfort; Keep our minds in perfect peace; Make our humble hearts Thy dwelling, More and more our faith increase. Hallowed, etc. 4 God the Father, Son, and Spirit; One triune, exalted Lord! Thou, the Alpha and Omega; Thou the everlasting word. Hallowed, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. FOR 2 77.77.77.77. Hear Thou from heaven Thy dwelling- place.2 Chron. 6. 30. 1 GOD of glory, God of grace, Hear from heaven, Thy dwelling- place, While our feeble voices sing Grateful praises to our King; While we meet at Thy command, Asking blessings from Thy hand, God of glory, God of grace, Hear from heaven, Thy dwelling- place. 2 God our Maker, Thee we praise, Guardian of our helpless days; Thou hast made us by Thy power, Thou hast kept us to this hour; Thou hast given Thy Son to die, Sent Thy Spirit from on high.. God of glory, etc. 3 God the Saviour, Thee we bless, For Thy life of righteousness; For Thy cross and death of shame, Infant voices bless Thy name: Should our tongues no praises bring, Stones would find a voice to sing. God of glory, etc. 4 God the Spirit, Thee we praise, For Thy sanctifying grace; For the new and tender heart Thou hast promised to impart: For the Word inspired by Thee, That reveals eternity. God of glory, etc. 5 Great Eternal Three in One, Hear, oh, hear us from Thy throne. We are children of a day, 15 Like the flowers we pass away; Yet Thy power can bid us rise To adorn a paradise. God of glory, etc. MURCH'S Sunday School Hymn Book. GOD THE FATHER: ATTRIBUTES. 4 LAH GOD THE FATHER. ATTRIBUTES. L.M. Thou God seest me.- Gen. 16. 13. 1 GOD reigns in glory, and on high, Sits on His throne of majesty; Yet from that glorious throne He bends, And even to a child attends. 2 Asleep, awake, by night, by day, When at my lessons or my play, Although the Lord I cannot see, His eye is always fixed on me. 3 He hears me when I pray or praise, His eye discovers all my ways. May I so live as God approves; May I be one whom Jesus loves. 4 God never will forsake His own; He will not leave me all alone; When not another friend is near May I remember God is here. 5 Oh, may I try to please Him still, To know, and love, and do His will; Then will my joy and gladness be That God's own eye is fixed on me. C.M. Sing praises unto our King.- Psa. 47. 6. 1 HIGH in the shining courts above, God reigns, the sovereign King; And angels, round His throne of love, Sweet hallelujahs sing. 2 He smiles on every humble mind, And stoops their songs to hear;. And not to those bright realms confined, Accepts His children's prayer. 3 He sees where youthful hearts unite, And form a social band; And Jesus ever takes delight To guide them with His hand. 4 Their conversation and their prayers Are music in His ears; His smiles dispel their gloomy cares, And dissipate their fears. 5 Oh, did the young around but know How great these pleasures are, They would each sinful joy forego, And seek such bliss to share. BENSON'S Hymn Book for Children and Young People. 5 87.87.87.87. Who can show forth all His praise?-Psa. 106. 2. 1 MIGHTY God, while angels bless Thee, May we also lisp Thy name? Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art every creature's theme! Lord of every land and nation, Ancient of eternal days! Sounded through the wide creation, Be Thy just and lawful praise. 2 For the grandeur of Thy nature, Grand beyond a seraph's thought; For the wonders of creation, Works with skill and kindness wrought. For Thy providence that governs Through Thine empire's wide domain, Wings an angel, guides a sparrow ,Blessèd be Thy gentle reign. 3 For Thy rich, Thy free redemption, Bright, though veiled in darkness long, Thought is poor, and poor expression: Who dare sing that wondrous song? Brightness of the Father's glory, 16 Shall Thy praise unuttered lie? Break, my tongue, such guilty silence, Sing the Lord who came to die. 4 From the highest throne in glory, To the cross of deepest woe ,Thou didst stoop to ransom captives; Flow, my praise, for ever flow, Re- ascend, immortal Saviour! Leave Thy footstool, take Thy throne; Thence return and reign for ever, Be the kingdom all Thine own. R. ROBINSON. 6 GOD THE FATHER: ATTRIBUTES. C.M. Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness 1Exod. 15. 11. 1 How glorious is our heavenly King, Who reigns above the sky! How shall a child presume to sing His dreadful majesty? 2 How great His power is, none can tell, Nor think how large His grace; Not men below, nor saints that dwell On high before His face. 3 Not angels that stand round the Lord Can search His secret will; But they perform His heavenly word, And sing His praises still. 1 Then let me join this holy train, And my first offerings bring, The eternal God will not disdain To hear an infant sing. 5 My heart resolves, my tongue obeys, And angels shall rejoice To hear their mighty Maker's praise Sound from a feeble voice, WATTS. C.M. The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth.Prov. 3. 19. 1 I SING the almighty power of God, That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey. 3 1 sing the goodness of the Lord, That fills the earth with food; He formed the creatures with His word, And then pronounced them good. 4 Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where'er I turn mine eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 5 There's not a plant or flower below, But makes Thy glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne. 17 6 Creatures, as numerous as they be, Are subject to Thy care; There's not a place where we can flee, But God is present there. WATTS. C.M. Thou art great.- Psa. 86. 10. 1 ALMIGHTY God, who dwellest high, Where mortals cannot gaze ,8 As Thou dost listen, let us try To sing a hymn of praise. 2 Angels adore Thee, and rejoice ,Such praise to Thee belongs: But wilt Thou hear our feeble voice Amid their lofty songs? 3 Our thoughts are vain, our hearts are hard, And poor the thanks we pay; Oh, how unworthy Thy regard Is all that we can say. 4 Our feeble powers can never rise To praise Thee as we ought; For Thou art great, and good, and wise, Beyond our highest thought. 5 In heaven Thy glories, Lord, resound, And children join the song; Oh, may I there at last be found, Among that happy throng. 6 There shall we better praises bring, And raise our voices higher; Angels will teach us how to sing, And we shall never tire. T.R. TAYLOR. 9 87.87.87. I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.- Psa. 104. 33. 1 PRAISE, my soul, the King of heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring: Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing: Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favour To our fathers in distress; Pfaise Him still the same for ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glorious in His faithfulness. GOD THE FATHER: 3 Father- like, He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hand He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes: Hallelujah, hallelujah! Widely yet His mercy flows. 4 Angels, in the height adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before Him Gathered in from every race; Hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise with us the God of grace. H. F. LYTE. 10 L.M. Thou hast searched me, and known me.- Psa. 139, 1. 1 LORD, Thou hast searched and seen me through, Thine eye commands, with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours, My heart and flesh, with all their powers. 2 My thoughts, before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known; He knows the words I mean to speak Ere from my opening lips they break. 3 Within Thy circling power I stand, On every side I find Thy hand; Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God. 4 Oh, may these thoughts possess my breast Where'er I rove, where'er I rest; Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there. WATTS. 11 C.M. Though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the lowly.- Psa. 138. 6. 10 THOU who art enthroned on light, Of heaven and earth the King! We know Thy love will not despise The praises children bring. 20 King of kings, we worship Thee! Our foes do Thou subdue; Oh, to Thy sceptre may we bow, And to Thy love be true! 3 Though glory to the angelic band Thy presence doth impart, Yet thou canst build Thy kingly throne Within an infant's heart. ATTRIBUTES. 4 Then shine on us, and let us see The beauty of Thy face; Oh, may we all, where'er we go, Reflect Thy kingly grace! 12 18 1 2 3 4 W. P. BALFERN. S.M. Let us sing unto the Lord.- Psa. 95. 1. COME, sound His praise abroad, And hymns of glory sing; Jehovah is the sovereign Lord, The universal King. He formed the deeps unknown, He gave the seas their bound; The watery worlds are all His own, And all the solid ground. Come, worship at His throne; Come, bow before the Lord; We are His work and not our own; He formed us by His word. To- day attend His voice, Nor dare provoke His rod; Come, like the children of His choice, And own your gracious God. WATTS. 13 77.77.77. Giving thanks always for all things unto God.Eph. 5. 20. 1 ОH, give thanks to Him who made Morning light and evening shade, Source and Giver of all good, Nightly sleep and daily food; Quickener of our wearied powers, Guard of our unconscious hours. 2 Oh, give thanks to Nature's King, Who made every breathing thing: His, our warm and sentient frame, His, the mind's immortal flame; Oh, how close the ties that bind Spirits to the Eternal Mind. 3 Oh, give thanks with heart and lip, For we are His workmanship; And all creatures are His care; Not a bird that cleaves the air Falls unnoticed: but who can Speak the Father's love to man. GOD THE FATHER: 4 Oh, give thanks to Him who came In a mortal suffering frameTemple of the DeityCame for rebel man to die: In the path Himself hath trod, Leading back His saints to God. JOSIAH CONDER. 14 1010.1111. Praise Him for His mighty acts.- Psa. 150. 2. 1 OH, worsnip the King All glorious above; Oh, gratefully sing His power and His love; Our Shield and Defender, The Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendour, And girded with praise. 2 Oh, tell of His might, Oh, sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, Whose canopy, space; Whose chariots of wrath The deep thunder- clouds form, And dark is His path On the wings of the storm. 3 The earth with its store Of wonders untold, Almighty! Thy power Hath founded of old; Hath' stablished it fast By a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, Like a mantle, the sea. 4 Thy bountiful care What tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, It shines in the light; It streams from the hills, It descends to the plain, And sweetly distils In the dew and the rain. 5 Frail children of dust, And feeble as frail; In Thee do we trust, Nor find Thee to fail; Thy mercies how tender, How firm to the end! Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! 6 Oh, measureless Might! Ineffable Love! 19 15 ATTRIBUTES. While angels delight To hymn Thee above, The humbler creation, Though feeble their lays, With true adoration Shall lisp to Thy praise. SIR R. GRANT. 1010.1111. He giveth more grace.- James 4. 6. 10 HEAVENLY King, Look down from above! Assist us to sing Thy mercy and love; So sweetly o'erflowing, So plenteous the store, Thou still art bestowing, And giving us more. 2 O God of our life, We hallow Thy name! Our business and strife Is Thee to proclaim; Accept our thanksgiving For creating grace; The living, the living Shall show forth Thy praise. 3 Our Father and Lord, Almighty art Thou; Preserved by Thy word, We worship Thee now; The bountiful Donor Of all we enjoy, Our tongues to Thine honour, And lives we employ. 4 But oh, above all, Thy kindness we praise, From sin and from thrall Which saves the lost race; Thy Son Thou hast given The world to redeem, And bring us to heaven Whose trust is in Him. 5 Wherefore of Thy love We sing and rejoice, With angels above We lift up our voice; Thy love each believer Shall gladly adore, For ever and ever, When time is no more. C. WESLEY. GOD THE FATHER: WORKS OF CREATION. WORKS OF CREATION. 16 87.87. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.Psa. 150. 6. 1 PRAISE the Lord, ye heavens, adore Him: Praise Him, angels in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. 2 Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed; Laws, that never shall be broken, For their guidance He hath made. 3 Praise the Lord, for He is glorious; Never shall His promise fail. God hath made His saints victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. 4 Praise the God of our salvation; Hosts on high His power proclaim; Heaven and earth and all creation Laud and magnify His name. Foundling Collection. 17 87.87.87.87. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness. Psa. 107. 8. 1 PRAISE to Thee, Thou great Creator, Praise be Thine from every tongue; Join, my soul, with every creature, Join the universal song. Father, source of all compassion, Pure, unbounded grace is Thine: Hail! the God of our salvation, Praise Him for His love divine. 2 For ten thousand blessings given, For the hope of future joy, Sound His praise through earth and heaven, Sound Jehovah's praise on high: Joyfully on earth adore Him, Till in heaven our song we raise; There, enraptured, fall before Him, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. J. FAWCETT. 18 L.M. double. The heavens declare the glory of God-Psa. 19. 1. 1 THE spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens,& shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Doth his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an Almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly, to the list'ning earth, Repeats the story of her birth; While all the stars that round her ourn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; For ever singing as they shine ,The hand that made us is Divine. 19 C.M. Consider the wondrous works of God.- Job 37. 14. 1 THERE's not a tint that paints the rose, Or decks the lily fair, Or streaks the humblest flower that blows, But God has placed it there. ADDISON, 2 There's not of grass a single blade, Or leaf of loveliest green, Where heavenly skill is not displayed, And heavenly wisdom seen. 20 3 There's not a star whose twinkling light Shines on the distant earth, And cheers the silent gloom of night, But God has given it birth. 4 There's not a place on earth's vast round, In ocean deep, or air, Where skill and wisdom are not found, For God is everywhere. 5 Around, beneath, below, above, Wherever space extends, There He displays His boundless love, And power with mercy blends. J. C. WALLACE. GOD THE FATHER: WORKS OF CREATION. 76.86.76.86. 20 He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and the good. -Matt. 5. 45. 1 THE beautiful bright sunshine, That smiles on all below, The waving trees, the cool, soft breeze, The rippling streams that flow, The shadows on the hill- sides, The many- tinted flowers, O God! how fair Thy loving care Has made this earth of ours. 2 The beautiful affections That gather round our way, The joys that rise from household ties, And deepen day by day: The tender love that guards us Whenever danger lowers, O God! how fair Thy loving care Has made this earth of ours. 3 But brighter is the shining, And tenderer is the love, And purer still, the joys which fill The unseen home above ,The home where all His children Shall sing with fuller powers, " O God! how fair Thy loving care Has made this heaven of ours." " 9 B. PAUL NEWMAN. 21 77.77.77. All Thy works shall praise Thee.- Psa. 145. 10. 1 ALL things praise Thee- Lord most high, Heaven and earth, and sea and sky, All were for Thy glory made, That Thy greatness thus displayed Should all worship bring to Thee; All things praise Thee:-Lord, may we. 2 All things praise Thee- night to night Sings in silent hymns of light; All things praise Thee- day to day Chants Thy power in burning ray; Time and space are praising Thee, All things praise Thee:-Lord, may we. 3 All things praise Thee- high and low, Rain, and dew, and seven- hued bow, Crimson sunset, fleecy cloud, Rippling stream, and tempest loud, Summer, winter, all to Thee Glory render:-Lord, may we. ● 21 4 All things praise Thee- Heaven's high slirine Rings with melody divine; Lowly bending at Thy feet, Seraph and archangel meet; This their highest bliss to be Ever praising:-Lord, may we. 5 All things praise Thee- gracious Lord, Great Creator, Powerful Word, Omnipresent Spirit, now At Thy feet we bumbly bow; Lift our hearts in praise to Thee; All things praise Thee:-Lord, may we. G. W. CONDER. 22 76.76.76.86. Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.- Psa. 119. 54. 1 SING with a tuneful spirit, Sing with a cheerful lay, Praise to thy great Creator, While on thy pilgrim way. Sing when the birds are waking, Sing with the morning light, Sing in the noontide's golden beam, Sing in the hush of night. 2 Sing when the heart is troubled, Sing when the hours are long, Sing when the storm- cloud gathers: Sweet is the voice of song. Sing when the sky is darkest Sing when the thunders roll; Sing in a land where rest remainsRest for the weary soul. 3 Sing in the vale of shadows, Sing in the hour of death, And when the eyes are closing, Sing with the latest breath. Sing when the heart's deep longings Cease on the other shore; Then with the countless numbers, Sing on for evermore. FANNY J. CROSBY 23 77.77. The earth is full of Thy riches.- Psa. 104. 24 1 PRAISE, O praise our God and King, Hymns of adoration sing: For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful. ever sure. GOD THE FATHER: PROVIDENCE. 24 2 Praise Him that He made the sun Day by day his course to run: For His mercies, etc. 3 And the silver moon by night, Shining with her gentle light: For His mercies, etc. 4 Praise Him that He gave the rain To mature the swelling grain: For His mercies, etc. 5 And hath bid the fruitful field Crops of precious increase yield: For His mercies, etc. 6 Praise Him for our harvest store; He hath filled the garner- floor: For His mercies, etc. 7 And for richer food than this, Pledge of everlasting bliss: For His mercies, etc. 8 Glory to our bounteous King! Glory let creation sing: For His mercies, etc. SIR H. W. BAKER CHANT. His mercy is everlasting.- Psa. 100. 5. 1 OH, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; For His mercy endureth for ever. Oh, give thanks unto the God of gods; For His mercy endureth for ever. 2 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords; For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him who alone doeth great wonders; For His mercy endureth for ever. 3 To Him that by wisdom made the heavens; For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him that stretched out the earth above the waters; For His mercy endureth for ever. 6 Who giveth food to all flesh; For His mercy endureth for ever. Oh, give thanks unto the God of heaven; For His mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136. stars to rule by night; For His mercy endureth for ever. 5 Who hath remembered us in our low estate; For His mercy endureth for ever. And hath redeemed us from our enemies; For His mercy endureth for ever. 25 L.M. I will praise Thy name for Thy lovingkindness. Psa. 138. 2. 1 GIVE to our God immortal praise, Mercy and truth are all His ways: Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat His mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown; The King of kings with glory crown; His mercies ever shall endure, When lords and kings are known no more. 3 He built the earth, He spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high: Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat His mercies in your song. 4 He fills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night: Hi: mercies ever shall endure, When sun and moon shall shine no more. 5 He sent His Son with power to save From guilt and darkness and the grave; Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat His mercies in your song. 6 Through this vain world He guides our feet, And leads us to His heavenly seat; His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. WATTS. PROVIDENCE. C.M. 26 Not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory.Psa. 115. 1. 4 To Him that made great lights; For His mercy endureth for ever. The sun to rule by day, the moon and 1 I THANK the goodness and the grace Which on my birth have smiled, 22 And made me, in these Christian days, A happy English child. 2 I was not born, as thousands are, Where God was never known; And taught to pray a useless prayer To blocks of wood and stone. GOD THE FATHER: PROVIDENCE. 3 I was not born a little slave, To labour in the sun; Wishing I were but in the grave, And all my labour done. 4 I was not born without a home, Nor in some broken shed; Like some poor children taught to roam, beg their daily bread. 5 My God, I thank Thee, who hast planned A better lot for me; And placed me in this happy land, Where I can hear of Thee. A. AND J. TAYLOR. 27 C.M. with coda. My mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips.Psa. 63. 5. 1 LET ev'ry heart rejoice and sing; Let choral anthems rise; Let old and young together bring 28 To God their sacrifice. For He is good; the Lord is good, And kind are all His ways; With songs and honours sounding loud The Lord Jehovah praise; While the rocks and the rills, While the vales and the hills, A glorious anthem raise, Let all prolong their grateful song, And the God of our fathers praise. 2 He bids the sun to rise and set; In heaven His power is known; And earth subdued to Him shall yet Bow low before His throne. For He is good, etc. H. S. WASHBURN. 76.76.76.76. Consider the lilies.- Matt. 6. 28. 1 I KNOW who makes the daisies, And paints them starry bright; I know who clothes the lilies, So sweet, and soft, and white: And surely needful raiment He will for me provide, Who know Him as my Jesus, And in His love confide. 2 I know who feeds the sparrow, And robin, red and gay: 23 I know who makes the skylark Soar up to greet the day: And me much more He cares for, And feeds with daily bread, Whom He has taught to love Him, And trust what He has said. 3 The daisy and the lily Obey Him all they can; The robin and the skylark Fulfil His perfect plan: And I, to whom are given A heart, and mind, and will, Must try to serve Him better, And all His laws fulfil. 4 The daisies, they must perish, The lark and robin die; But I shall live for ever, Above the bright blue sky: Dear Jesus, Thou wilt help me To love Thee more and more, Until in heaven I see Thee, Am like Thee, and adore. NEWMAN HALL. 29 C.M. Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord Thy God led thee.- Deut. 8. 2. 1 WHEN all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 4 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 5 Through all eternity to Thee A joyful song I'll raise; But oh! eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise. ADDISON: GOD THE FATHER: PROVIDENCE, L.M. and refrain. 30 He leadeth me beside the still waters.- Psa. 23. 2. 1 HE leadeth me! O blessed thought! 0 words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still' tis God's hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me! He leadeth me! By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 Sometimes' mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters calm, o'er troubled sea, Still' tis His hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, etc. 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine, Content, whatever lot I see, Since' tis my God that leadeth me. He leadeth me, etc. 4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the victory's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since Thou through Jordan leadest me. He leadeth me, etc. J. H. GILMORE. 31 C.M. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits.- Psa. 68. 19. 1 WHENE'ER I take my walks abroad, How many poor I see! What shall I render to my God For all His gifts to me? 2 Not more than others I deserve, Yet God hath given me more; For I have food while others starve, And beg from door to door. 3 How many children in the street Half naked I behold! While I am clothed from head to feet And covered from the cold. 4 While some poor children scarce can tell Where they may lay their head, I have a home wherein to dwell, And rest upon my bed. 5 While others early learn to swear, And curse, and lie, and steal, Lord, I am taught Thy name to fear, And do Thy holy will. 6 Are these Thy favours, day by day, To me above the rest? Then let me love Thee more than they. And try to serve Thee best. WATTS. 32 77.77. Give us day by day our daily bread.- Luke 11. 3. 1 DAY by day the manna fell: Oh, to learn this lesson well: Still, by constant mercy fed, Give me, Lord, my daily bread. 2" Day by day," the promise reads, Daily strength for daily needs; Cast foreboding fears away: Take the manna of to- day. 24 3 Lord, my times are in Thy hand, All my sanguine hopes have planned To Thy wisdom I resign, And would make Thy purpose miue. 4 Oh, to live exempt from care, By the energy of prayer; Strong in faith, with mind subdued, Yet elate with gratitude. JOSIAH CONDER. 33 65.65.65. Known unto God are all His works.- Acts 15. 18 1 HARK! the lilies whisper, Tenderly and low, " In our grace and beauty See how fair we grow." Thus our heavenly Father Cares for all below. 2 Hark! the roses speaking, Telling all abroad Their sweet, wondrous story Of the love of God, In the Rose of Sharon, Jesus Christ the Lord. 3 Buttercups and daisies, And the violets sweet, Flowers of field and gardenAll their voices meet, And their Maker's praises To our souls repeat. 4 Let us, then, be trustful, Doubting not, although Much of toil and trouble Be our lot below. Think upon the lilies, See how fair they grow. GOD THE FATHER: PROVIDENCE. 34 C.M. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.Psa. 33. 5. 1 THY goodness, Lord, our souls confess, Thy goodness we adore; A spring, whose blessings never fail, A sea without a shore. 2 Sun, moon, and stars, Thy love attest In every cheerful ray; Love draws the curtains of the night, And love restores the day. 3 Thy bounty every season crowns With all the bliss it yields; With joyful clusters bend the vines, With harvests wave the fields. 4 But chiefly Thy compassions, Lord, Are in the gospel seen; There, like the Sun, Thy mercy shines Without a cloud between. T- GIBBINS. 1 Ir is but little that I know, But little I can do; I cannot tell which way to go, Life's tangled journey through. 2 But this I know, that God is wise, And very, very good; His loving hand my want supplies, Home, comfort, health, and food. 3 Ard well I know- Oh, happiness, To know and feel it true!That He, through Christ the Lord, will bless With His salvation too. 35 C.M. To them that have no might He increaseth strength. 1 YES, God is good; in earth and sky, From ocean depths and spreading wood, Ten thousand voices seem to cry, -Isa. 40. 29. " God made us all, and God is good." 4 Why, then, should doubt, or why should fear Disturb or trouble me! I know that God is always near, And loves unchangeably. H. BATEMAN. 36 L.M. He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.Acts 17. 25. 1 THERE's not a bird with lonely nest In pathless wood or mountain crest, Nor meaner thing, which does not share, God, in Thy paternal care. 2 Each barren crag, each desert rude, Holds Thee within its solitude; And Thou dost bless the wanderer there, Who makes his solitary prayer. 3 In busy mart or crowded street, No less than in the still retreat, Thou, Lord, art near, our souls to bless With all a parent's tenderness! 4 And every moment still doth bring Thy blessings on its loaded wing; Widely they spread through earth and sky, And last through all eternity! 5 And we, where'er our lot is cast, While life and thought and feeling last, Through all our years, in every place, Will bless Thee for Thy boundless grace. B. W. NOEL. 37 L.M. Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive.Psa. 86. 5. 25 2 The sun that keeps his trackless way, And downward pours Lis golden flood, Night's sparkling hosts, all seem to say In accents clear, that God is good. 3 The merry birds prolong the strain, Their song with every spring renewed; And balmy air, and falling rain, Each softly whispers," God is good." 4 I hear it in the rushing breeze; The hills that have for ages stood, The echoing sky and roaring seas, All swell the chorus," God is good." 5 Yes, God is good, all Nature says, By God's own hand with speech endued. And man in louder notes of praise, Should sing for joy that God is good. 6 For all Thy gifts we bless Thee, Lord; But chiefly for our heavenly food, Thy pardoning grace, Thy quick'ning word; These prompt our song that God is good ELIZA FOLLEN& J. H. GURNEY. 38 S.M. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.Psa. 23. 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 GOD THE FATHER: PROVIDENCE. THE Lord my Shepherd is, I shall be well supplied: Since He is mine, and I am His, What can I want beside? He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim; And guides me in His own right way, For His most holy name. While He affords His aid, I cannot yield to fear: Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. In sight of all my foes Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. The bounties of Thy love Shall crown my following days; Nor from Thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak Thy praise. 39 C.M. I am continually with Thee.- Psa. 73. 23. 1 GREAT God, the world is full of Thee, Thy kindness, and Thy power; The bright blue sky, and rolling sea, Green tree, and summer flower. WATTS. 2 And every day, and everywhere, Thou watchest everything; The tender lamb enjoys Thy care; The little birds that sing. 3 And very, very kind indeed Thou art, O God, to me; Supplying all my daily need; And helping patiently. 4 Teach my young heart to yield its love Through Jesus Christ Thy Son; That I may dwell with Thee above, When life below is done. H. BATEMAN. 40 C.M. ( The Lord is good.- Psa. 34. 8. 1 LORD, I would own Thy tender care, And all Thy love to me; The food I eat, the clothes I wear, Are all bestowed by Thee. 2' Tis Thou preservest me from death And dangers every hour; I cannot draw another breath Unless Thou give me power. 3 My health, and friends, and parents dear To me by God are given; I have not any blessing here But what is sent from heaven. 4 Such goodness, Lord, and constant care A child can ne'er repay; But may it be my daily prayer To love Thee and obey. 41 886.886. My mouth shall shew forth Thy praise.- Psa. 51. 15. 1 GREAT God, our youthful voices raise, And tune our lips and hearts with praise, Thy goodness to adore: Our life, our health, our every friend, From Thee arose, on Thee depend: Help us to love Thee more. 2 Stretch o'er our heads Thy guardian wings, Secure the weak, O King of kings; The stranger's Refuge be; And as Thy Spirit guides our youth, Inspire our opening minds with truthThe truth that leads to Thee. 42 ANN TAYLor. 1010.1111. Be careful for nothing.- Phil. 4. 6. 1 SWEET praises I sing in hymns to the Lord; My Saviour and King, Jehovah adored; Who fixed earth's foundation, who formed the deep sea, Who spake the creation, yet" careth for me." 2 When throned high above He saw my sad state, He came down in love and averted my fate; 26 Univ.- Bibl. Giessen On Calvary's mountain methinks I can see The blood- gushing fountain that flows forth for me. GOD THE FATHER: LOVE. 3 Though poor my estate, though humble my name, He cares not for that, He loves me the same: While breasting life's ocean, though fierce the waves be, In storm or commotion," He careth for me." 4 My road may be long, dark sorrow betide; I'll cheerfully travel while He is my Guide: He knows all my weakness, whate'er it may be, In toil, pain, and sickness," He careth for me." 5 Then raise, O my tongue, a song to His name; In notes loud and long His goodness proclaim; While birds in the forest, with earth, sky, and sea, All join in the chorus," He careth for me." F. A. K. 43 77.77. Thy mercy is great above the heavens.- Psa. 108. 4. 1 LET us, with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for He is kind; For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Let us sound His name abroad, For of gods, He is the God; For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 3 He, with all commanding might, Filled the new- made world with light: For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 He the golden- tressèd sun, Caused all day his course to run: For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 5 All things living He doth feed, His full hand supplies their need: For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 6 He hath, with a piteous eye, Looked upon our misery: For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 7 Let us, then, with gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for He is kind; For His mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 27 44 76.76.76.76. God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.- John 3. 16. MILTON. 1 How dearly God must love us, And this poor world of ours, To spread blue sky above us, And deck the earth with flowers. There's not a weed so lowly, Nor bird that cleaves the air, But tells in accents holy, His kindness and His care. 2 He bids the sun to warm us, And light the path we tread; At night, lest aught should harm us, He guards our welcome bed; He gives our needful clothing, And sends our daily food: His love denies us nothing His wisdom deemeth good. 3 The Bible, too, He sends us, That tells how Jesus came, Whose word can save and cleanse us From guilt and sin and shame. Oh may God's mercies move us To serve Him with our powers; For oh how He must love us, And this poor world of ours. S. W. PARTRIDGE. LOVE. L.M. 45 Though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the lowly.- Psa. 138. 6. 1 GREAT God, and wilt Thou condescend To be my Father and my Friend? I a poor child, and Thou so high, The Lord of earth, and air, and sky! 2 Art Thou my Father? Canst Thou bear To hear my poor, imperfect prayer? Or wilt Thou listen to the praise That such a feeble one can raise? 1 GOD THE FATHER: 3 3 Art Thou my Father? Let me be A meek, obedient child to Thee; And try in word, and deed, and thought, To serve and please Thee as I ought. 4 Art Thou my Father? I'll depend Upon the care of such a Friend, And only wish to do, and be, Whatever seemeth good to Thee. 46 77.77. God is love.- 1 John 4. 8. 1 GOD is love! delightful truth! In the sacred page revealed; May it from our earliest youth 2 5 Art Thou my Father? Then, at last, When all my days on earth are past, Send down and take me, in Thy love, To be Thy better child above. A. TAYLOR. 47 On our minds and hearts be sealed. 2 God is love! He sent His Son Us to save from endless woe. Oh, what more could God have done, His amazing love to show? 3 God is love! and when we read How He loved us, in His word, Hard must be our hearts indeed If we do not love the Lord. 4 Who so worthy of our love? None on earth and none in heaven: Oh, then, to the Lord above Let our youthful hearts be given! 5 Take, O Lord, these hearts of ours, Fill them with Thy love divine; Take our souls with all their powers, Let them be for ever Thine. J. BURTON. 66.66.88. Thou art my Father.- Psa. 89. 26. GOD!-What an awful word! Oh, who can speak His worth? By saints in heaven adored, And feared by men on earth: And yet a little child may bend, And say," My Father and my Friend." The angels sing His praise, On high, to harps of gold: But angels dare not gaze His brightness to behold: Yet I, who am a sinner, may Lift up my voice to God and pray. 4 LOVE. And all His servants now, The wise, the good, and just, Before His footstool bow, And own they are but dust: Then what can I presume to say? Yet He will hearken when I pray. Oh yes, when children cry, He loves their simple prayer; His throne of grace is nigh, And I will venture there: I'll go, depending on His word, And seek His grace, through Christ the Lord. J. TAYLOR. 48 C.M. Pay thy vows unto the Most High.- Psa. 50. 14 1 To God, who reigns above the sky, Our Father and our Friend, To Him let all our vows be paid, And all our prayers ascend. 2' Tis He who claims our youthful heart, He loves to hear us pray; By night we'll think upon His love, And praise Him every day. 3 When we offend against our God, We'll ask His pardoning love; ' Twas for our sins the Saviour died, He pleads for us above. 4 With all the love a father feels, He pities and forgives; And though our earthly parents die, Our heavenly Father lives. C. WESLEY. 49 28 65.65. Thou, Lord, art good.- Psa. 86. 5. 1 SEE the shining dewdrops On the flowers strewed Proving, as they sparkle, God is ever good. 2 See the morning sunbeams Lighting up the wood, Silently proclaiming, God is ever good. 3 Hear the mountain streamlet In the solitude, With its ripple saying. God is ever good. 50 GOD THE FATHER: LOVE. 4 In the leafy tree- tops, Where no fears intrude, Merry birds are singing, God is ever good. 5 Bring, my heart, thy tributeSongs of gratitudeWhile all nature utters, God is ever good. American. 119.119. Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.- Luke 15. 7. 1 RING the bells of heaven! there is joy today For a soul returning from the wild! See! the Father meets him out upon the ring! " Tis the ransomed army, like a mighty sea, Pealing forth the anthem of the free. 3 Ring the bells of heaven! spread the feast to- day! Angels, swell the glad triumphant strain! Tell the joyful tidings! bear it far away! For a precious soul is born again. Glory, etc. W. O. CUSHING. way, Rejoice in the Lord alway.- Phil. 4. 4. Welcoming His weary wandering child. Glory! glory! how the angels sing! 1 A GLADSOME hymn of praise we sing, Glory! glory! how the loud harps And thankfully we gather, 51 L.M. Thou art the Helper of the fatherless.- Psa. 10. 14. 1 COME, let us sing our Maker's praise, Whose goodness cheers our early days; His name we ever ought to bless, The Father of the fatherless. 3 And richest blessings from above Prove His kind care and tender love; What thanks to Him should we express, The Father of the fatherless. 2 Poor, helpless orphans we were found, Left in a world where snares abound; But He became in our distress The Father of the fatherless. 4 Let us rejoice: above the skies We have a Friend who never dies; To Him we may our prayer address, The Father of the fatherless. 5 Our Father, let Thy heavenly grace On every heart Thine image trace, Then shall we never cease to bless The Father of the fatherless! J. BURTON. 29 52 87.87.87.87. 2 Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today, For the wanderer now is reconciled; Yes, a soul is rescued from his sinful way, 2 From shades of night, He calls the light, And from the sod the flower; And is born anew a ransomed child. Glory, etc. To bless the love of God above, Our everlasting Father. In Him rejoice with heart and voice, Whose glory fadeth never, Whose providence is our defence, Who lives and loves for ever! From every cloud His blessings break, In sunshine, or in shower. In Him rejoice, etc. 3 Full in His sight His children stand, By His strong arm defended, And He, whose wisdom guides the world, Our footsteps hath attended. In Him rejoice, etc. 4 For nothing falls unknown to Him ,Or care, or joy, or sorrow, And He whose mercy ruled the past, Will be our stay to- morrow. In Him rejoice, etc. 5 Then praise the Lord with one accord, To His great name give glory, And of His never changing love, Repeat the wondrous story! In Him rejoice, etc. A. N. BLATCHFORD. 53 GOD THE FATHER: LOVE. 1010.1010. and refrain. Thy love to me was, wonderful.- 2 Sam. 1. 26. 1 I AM so glad that our Father in heaven Tells of His love in the book He has given Wonderful things in the Bible I see: This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me. I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me. 2 Though I forget Him, and wander away, Still He doth love me, wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms do I flee, When I remember that Jesus loves me. I am so glad, etc. 3 Oh, if there is only one song I can sing, When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be, " Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!" I am so glad, etc. 4 Jesus loves me, and I know I love Him: Love brought Him down my poor soul to redeem; Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree! Oh, I am certain that Jesus loves me! I am so glad, etc. 5 If any one ask of me, how can I tell? Glory to Jesus, I know very well! God's Holy Spirit with mine doth agree, Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me. I am so glad, etc. 6 In this assurance I find sweetest rest, Trusting in Jesus, I know I am blest; Satan, dismayed, from my soul now doth flee, When I just tell him that Jesus loves me. I am so glad, etc. E. A. OAKEY. 54 77.77.77. The love of Christ, which passeth knowledge.-Eph. 3. 19. 1 EARTH, with her ten thousand flowers, Air, with all its beams and showers, Ocean's infinite expanse, Heaven's, resplendent countenance; All around, and all above, Bear the record." God is love." 2 Sounds among the vales and hills, In the woods and by the rills, Of the breeze, and of the bird, By the gentle summer stirr'd: All these sounds beneath, above, Have one burden," God is love." 3 All the hopes and fears that start From the fountain of the heart: All the quiet bliss that lies In our human sympathies; These are voices from above, Sweetly whispering," God is love." 4 But the great Redeemer's birth, All He did and said on earth, All His agonies and woes, All the gifts His hand bestows, All His pleadings now above, Loudly publish," God is love." T. R. TAYLOR. 55 83.83.8883. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ!Rom. 8. 35. 1 COME, let us all unite and sing" God is love!" While heaven and earth their praises bring" God is love!" Let every soul from sin awake, Each in his heart sweet music make, And sweetly sing for Jesu's sake" God is love!" 2 Oh, tell to earth's remotest bound, " God is love!" 30 In Christ is full redemption found, " God is love!" His blood can cleanse our sins away; His Spirit turns our night to day, And leads our souls with joy to say" God is love!" 3 How happy is our portion here" God is love!" His promises our spirits cheer" God is love!" He is our Sun and Shield by day, By night He near our tents will stay, He will be with us all the way" God is love!" 4 In Zion we shall sing again " God is love!" Yes, this shall be our highest strain, " God is love!" GOD THE SON: HIS DIVINE GLORY. Whilst endless ages roll along, In concert with the heavenly throng This shall be still our sweetest song" God is love!" H. KINGSBURY. 56 C.M. double. Love is of God.- 1 John 4. 7. 1 THERE is a sound in every breeze A language all around; We hear it from the stirring trees, And from the verdant ground; That still small voice is everywhere, Like music from above; Air, earth, or sea, the voice is there; It whispers, God is love. HIS DIVINE GLORY. 57 C.M. On His head were many crowns.- Rev. 19. 12. 1 THE head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now: A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His by sovereign right, The King of kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eterna! Light. GOD THE SON. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below. To whom He manifests His love, And grants His name to know. 4 To whom the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given: Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him; His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. T. KELLY. 2 Their leaves the simple flow'rets spread In perfume to the sky; Go, listen at their dewy bed; That one soft voice is by; With plumèd wing the little bird Sings in the shelt'ring grove, And in that song the voice is heard; It says, Our God is love. 3 Oh, may the voice, in childhood's days, Within our hearts be found; Oh, may we join that hymn of praise That springs from all around; And thus on earth begin the song Now heard in heaven above, Wherever bow the white- robed throng, And sing, Our God is love. J. H. TENNEY. 31 58 76.76. Praise is comely for the upright.- Psa. 33. 1. 1 GLORY and praise and honour To Thee, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring! 2 Thou art the King of Israel; Thou David's royal Son; Who in the Lord's name cameth, The King and blessèd One. 3 The company of angels Are praising Thee on high; And mortal men, and all things Created, make reply. 4 The people of the Hebrews With psalms before Thee went; Our praise and prayer and anthems To Thee we now present. 5 Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. THEODULPH, trans. by DR. NEALE. 59 76.76.76.76. and refrain. They shall call His name Emmanuel.- Matt. 1. 23 1 I LOVE the name of Jesus, The name the angels sing, And with their loud hosannas The heavenly portals ring. GOD THE SON: HIS DIVINE GLORY. In deep humiliation He came, His work to do; O Lord of our salvation, Let us be humble too. To Him my all confiding, In Him my joy complete, I learn with Christian meekness, My duty at His feet. I love the name of Jesus, The sweetest name, The name the angels sing. 2 I love to think of Jesus When all is calm and still, When pure and holy feelings My grateful bosom fill. I love to think of Jesus, Whose mercy crowns my days,-- How just are all His counsels, And true are all His ways! I love the name, etc. 3 I love to work for Jesus, And worship at His throne; Oh, may His Spirit help me To live for Him alone. To labour for my Saviour My greatest joy shall be ,I know that Jesus loves me, Because He died for me, I love the name, etc. E. H. MILLER. 60 76.76.76.76. To whom be glory for ever and ever.- Heb. 13. 21. 1 WE sing a loving Jesus Who left His throne above, And came on earth to ransom The children of His love: It is an oft- told story, And yet we love to tell How Christ, the King of glory, Once deigned with man to dwell. 2 We sing a holy Jesus; No taint of sin defiled The Babe of David's city, The pure and stainless Child: Oh, teach us, blessèd Saviour, Thy heavenly grace to seek, And let our whole behaviour, Like Thine, be mild and meek. 3 We sing a lowly Jesus, No kingly crown He had; His heart was bowed with anguish, His face was marred and sad; 4 We sing a mighty Jesus, 32 Whose voice could raise the dead; The sightless eyes He opened, The famished souls He fed. Thou camest to deliver Mankind from sin and shame; Redeemer and Life- giver, We praise Thy holy name! 5 We sing a coming Jesus; The time is drawing near, When Christ with all His angels In glory shall appear; Lord, save us, we entreat Thee, In this Thy day of grace, That we may gladly meet Thee, And see Thee face to face. SARAH DOUDNEY. 61 76.76.76.76. They presented unto Him gifts.- Matt. 2. 11. 1 WE bring no glittering treasures, No gems from earth's deep mine; We come, with simple measures, To chant Thy love divine. Children, Thy favours sharing, Their voice of thanks would raise; Father, accept our offering, Our song of grateful praise. 2 The dearest gift of heaven, Love's written word of truth, To us is early given, To guide our steps in youth. We hear the wondrous story, The tale of Calvary, We read of homes in glory, From sin and sorrow free. 3 Redeemer, grant Thy blessing, Oh, teach us how to pray! That each, Thy fear possessing, May tread life's onward way. Then, where the pure are dwelling, We'll hope to meet again: And, sweeter numbers swelling, For ever praise Thy name. PHILLIPS. 62 INCARNATION. 777.5. GOD THE SON: INCARNATION. Lord, save me.- Matt. 14. 30. 1 LORD of mercy and of might, Of mankind the life and light, Maker, Teacher, Infinite, Jesus, hear and save! 2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild,. Humbled to a mortal child, Captive, beaten, bound, reviled Jesus, hear and save! 3 Throned above celestial things, Borne aloft on angels' wings, Lord of lords, and King of kings; Jesus, hear and save! 4 Soon to come to earth again, Judge of angels and of men; Hear us now, and hear us then, Jesus, hear and save! 63 1111.1212. and chorus. Behold, thy King cometh unto thee.- Zech. 9. 9. 1 SION, the marvellous story be telling, The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth! The brightest archangel in glory excelling. He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth. Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation HEBER. The heart- cheering news let the earth echo round. How free to the faithful He offers salShout, etc. vation, How His people with joy everlasting are crowned. 3 Children, your homage be gratefully bringing: And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise; Shout, etc. Ye angels, the full hallelujah be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and the skies. 164 L.M. Christ pleased not Himself.- Rom. 15. 3. 1 THE Son of God, in mighty love, Came down to Bethlehem for me; Forsook His throne of light above, An infant upon earth to be. 2 In love, the Father's sinless Child Sojourned at Nazareth for me; With sinners dwelt the Undefiled, The Holy One in Galilee. 3 Jesus, whom angel hosts adore, Became a Man of griefs for me; In love, though rich, becoming poor, That I, through Him, enriched might be W. A. MUHLENBERG. 33 4 Though Lord of all, above, below, He went to Olivet for me; He drank my cup of wrath and woe, And bled in dark Gethsemane. 5 The ever- blessèd Son of God Went up to Calvary for me; There paid my debt, there bore my load, In His own body on the tree. 6 Jesus, Whose dwelling is the skies, Went down into the grave for me; There overcame my enemies, There won the glorious victory. 7' Tis finished all; the veil is rent, The welcome sure, the access free; Now may we leave our banishment, O Father, to return to Thee H. BONAR. 65 66.66.88. Oh magnify the Lord with me.- Psa. 34. 3. 1 COME, every youthful heart That loves the Saviour's name, Your noblest powers exert To celebrate His fame: Tell all above and all below The debt of love to Him you owe 2 He left His starry crown, And laid His robes aside, On wings of love came down, And wept, and bled, and died: What He endured, oh, who can tell, To save our souls from death and hell? 3 From the dark grave He rose, The mansion of the dead; B GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. And thence His mighty foes In glorious triumph led: Up through the sky the Conqueror rode, And reigns on high the Saviour, God. 4 From thence He'll quickly come. His chariot will not stay, And bear our spirits home To realms of endless day: Then shall we see His lovely face, And ever be in His embrace. 5 Jesu, we ne'er can pay The debt we owe Thy love; Yet tell us how we may Our gratitude approve: Our hearts, our all to Thee we give, The gift, though small, do Thou receive. DR. STENNETT. 66 88.88, and chorus. We love Him, because He first loved us.- 1 John 4. 19. 1 WE have heard the wondrous story, How the Lord of life and glory Poor and sinful man befriended, And from heaven to earth descended. Blessed Saviour! Blessed Saviour! Feeble are the notes we raise Thee; Yet we love to bless and praise Thee; Hallelujah! hallelujah. 2 When the children ran to meet Him, With their simple song to greet Him, While the hills around were ringing Jesus smiled to hear them singing, Blessed Saviour, etc. 3 And our Saviour changeth never, He remains the same for ever; Tho' on heaven's high throne He reigneth, Still to hear our songs He deigneth, Blessed Saviour, etc. 4 Thou, the Lord of all creation, Object of all adoration, Help and bless each feeble creature, Condescend to be our Teacher. Blessed Saviour, etc. 5 Save us by Thy blood and merit; Guide us by Thy Holy Spirit; Be the sins of each forgiven, Each made fit to dwell in heaven, There to praise Thee! There to praise Thee, With angelic voices blending, In a song that knows no ending, Hallelujah! hallelujah! 67 87.87.773. Jesus Christ; to whom be glory.- Heb. 13. 21. 1 SAVIOUR, for Thy love we praise Thee, Love that brought Thee down to earth; Like the angels we would praise Thee, Singing welcome at Thy birth; Let Thy star, through all our gloom, Guide us to Thy manger home. Praise the Lord! 2 Saviour, for Thy life we praise Thee, Life that brings us from the dead: Like the children we would praise Thee, Lay Thine hands upon our head. Call us, as Thou didst of old, Little lambs into Thy fold. Praise the Lord! 3 Saviour, for Thy death we praise Thee, Death that is our hope of life; Like the ransomed we would praise Thee, Who have passed beyond the strife. Wash us in Thy cleansing blood, Make us kings and priests to God. Praise the Lord! 4 Saviour, for Thy love we praise Thee, Love that lifts us up to Thee: With the angels let us praise Thee, Joining in their minstrelsy; All our love for ever telling, And the mighty chorus swelling, Praise the Lord! MARK G. PEARSE. 68 34 BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. 76.76.76.76. 1 The child Jesus.- Luke 2. 43. THE Saviour loves all children, For He was once a child, A joyous happy infant, And gentle, meek, and mild; H He loves the young in heaven, He loves the young on earth; For every child that liveth Reminds Him of His birth. 2 Oh, happy were those childrenWe wish we had been there!Who gained the Saviour's blessing, And heard His loving prayer. We wish His hand had rested Upon our heads as well, And we had heard the lessons Which from our Master fell GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. s 70 3 And yet we know that Jesus Is with us every day; al He stands within our chamber When we kneel down to pray; He speaks when we are reading, Although no voice is heard, And whispers many blessings To children in His Word. 4 And if we seek Him early an He'll lead us by the hand, Until some day in glory We at His side shall stand; And then, with those same children, Our harps of gold we'll bring, And sit down at His footstool And endless praises sing. E. HODDER. 69 76.76.76.76. and refrain. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.John 1. 14. 1 I LOVE to hear the story Which angel voices tell, How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. I am both weak and sinful, But this I surely know, The Lord came down to save me, Because He loved me so. I love to hear the story Which angel voices tell, How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. 2 I'm glad my blessed Saviour 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. I love to hear the story, etc. 3 To sing His love and mercy My sweetest songs 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. I love to hear the story, etc. E. H. MILLEN. 65.65. q 35 Holy, harmless, undefiled.- Heb. 7. 26. 1 GENTLE, hoiy Jesus, Saviour, meek and mild, Thou who once wast fashioned Like a little child; 08 2 And in grace and meekness Up to manhood grew: Sharing human weakness, Human sorrow too: 3 In Thy word so holy, Saviour, we can see, That of us Thou sayest, " Let them come to Me." 4 Glad we come! and render All we have to give: While our hearts are tender, Help us, Lord, to live 5 Like Thy young disciples, That the world may see We are taught by Jesus, And have learned of Thee. 6 May we copy closely Him we so much love, Till we bear His likeness, Perfected above. MRS. WHITFIELD. 71 65.65.65.65. 1 I go to prepare a place for you.- John 14. 2. CHRIST, who once among us As a child did dwell, Is the children's Saviour, And He loves us well; If we trust His promise, He will let us rest In His arms for ever, Leaning on His breast. 2 Though we may not see Him, For a little while, We shall know He holds us, Often feel His smile; Death will be to slumber In that sweet embrace, And we shall awaken To behold His face. 3 Jesus, our good Shepherd, Laying down Thy life, Lest Thy sheep should perish In the cruel strife; 72 GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. Help us to remember All Thy love and care, Trust in Thee, and love Thee, Always, everywhere. 86.86.86.86. and refrain. Glory to God in the highest.- Luke 2. 14 1 As in the still and solemn night The watchful shepherds lay, There shone from heaven a sudden light, Brighter than noon- tide's ray; And in the light the shepherds saw A glist'ning angel throng;+. And as they lay, in silent awe, They heard the angels' song: " Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will towards men." W. ST. HILL- BOURNE. 2" Fear not, for lo," the angels sing, " We hail a Saviour's birth, A Saviour, which is Christ the King And Lord of all the earth. A Saviour, who to you is born In Bethlehem, this day; A Saviour, Christ, descends this morn From heav'n on earth to stay." " Glory to God," etc. 3 The news to Bethlehem to bring, The wond'ring shepherds sped, And lo, they found the infant King Laid in a manger bed. Then from their gladden'd hearts arose A sweet responsive lay, Re- echoing the angel song, Which scarce had died away. " Glory to God," etc. 4 And we to God will glory give For all His wondrous love, 73 For He, that with Hin we might live, Sent Jesus from above. And Jesus, Thy dear name we'll praise With all our pow'rs of song; Our hearts and voices we'll upraise, And the glad strain prolong. " Glory to God," etc. BOOTH. C.M. double. The Prince of Peace.- Isa. 9. 6. 1 IT 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 earth in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their celestial music flows O'er all this weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on heavenly wing, And ever o'er its Babel- sounds The blessèd angels sing. 30 ye beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow; Look up! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophet- bards foretold, When with the ever- circling years Comes round the age of gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its final splendours fling, 36 And the whole earth sing back the song Which now the angels sing. E. H. SEARS. 74 87.87.87.87. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.- Matt. 2. 10. 1 SAW you never in the twilight, When the sun has left the skies, Up in heaven the clear stars shining Through the gloom like silver eyes? So of old, the wise men watching, Saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from far. 2 Heard you never of the story How they crossed the desert wild, Journeyed on by plain and mountain, Till they found the holy ChildHow they opened all their treasure, Kneeling to that infant King, Gave the gold and fragrant incense, Gave the myrrh in offering? GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. 3 Know you not that lowly Infant Was the bright and Morning Star, He who came to light the Gentiles And the darkened isles afar? And we too may seek His cradle, There our heart's best treasure bringLove, and faith, and true devotion, For our Saviour, God, and King. MRS. ALEXANDER. 75 66.66.88. The truth shall make you free.- John 8. 32. 1 How bright the morning broke O'er Canaan's hallowed ground, When silver trumpets woke The slumb'ring echoes round; And north to south, and hill to sea, Proclaimed the year of Jubilee. 2 But fairer still the morn Of that auspicious day, When Christ the Lord was born, And in a manger lay; Revealed to set the captive free, And bring the world's glad Jubilee. 3 Now, from His blest abode, Above yon starry spheres, He bends, our Saviour- God, Our prayers and praise He hears; He sends His truth to make us free, And tune our songs of Jubilee. 4 But oh! what millions lie In error's rayless night: Bright Dayspring from on high, Shed forth Thy healing light; Till the wide earth Thy glories see, And celebrate its Jubilee. W. H. GROSER. 76 C.M. double. I bring you good tidings of great joy.- Luke 2. 10. 1 WHILE shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. " Fear not," said He, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; " Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 2." To you, in David's town, this day Is born of David's line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid." 3 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a ining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: " All glory be to God on high, And on the earth be peace: Good- will henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease." N. TATE, vyrg 77.77.77. Jesus increased in wisdom.- Luke 2. 52. 1 JESUS, when a little child, 37 Taught us what we ought to be: Holy, harmless, undefiled, 78 Was the Saviour's infancy; All the Father's glory shone In the person of His Son. 2 As in age and strength He grew, Heavenly wisdom filled His breast; Crowds attentive round Him drew, Wondering at their gentle guestGazed upon His lovely face, Saw Him full of truth and grace. 3 Father, guide our steps aright, In the way that Jesus trod: May it be our great delight To obey Thy will, O God. Then to us shall soon be given Endless bliss with Christ in heaven. 76.76.76.76. Who did no sin.- 1 Pet. 2. 22. TEACHERS. 1 COME, praise your Lord and Saviour In strains of holy mirth: Give thanks to Him, O children, Who lived a child on earth. He loved the little children, And called them to His side, His loving arms embraced them, And for their sake He died. BOYS ONLY. 20 Jesus, we would praise Thee With songs of holy joy, GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. For Thou on earth didst sojourn A pure and spotless boy. Make us, like Thee, obedient, Like Thee, from sin- stains free, Like Thee, in God's own temple, In lowly home like Thee. GIRLS ONLY. 30 Jesus, we too praise Thee The lowly maiden's son: In Thee all gentlest graces Are gathered into one; Oh! give that best adornment That Christian maid can wear, The meek and quiet spirit Which shone in Thee so fair. ALL. 4 O Lord, with voices blended We sing our songs of praise: Be Thou the light and pattern Of all our childhood's days: And lead us ever onward, That, while we stay below, We may like Thee, O Jesus, In grace and wisdom grow. W. W. How. 79 77.77. On earth peace, good will toward men.- Luke 2. 14. 1 HARK! the herald angels sing, " Glory to the new- born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." Hark! the herald angels sing, " Glory to the new- born King!" 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; Hail, the heaven- born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Son of Righteousness! Hark! the herald angels sing, etc. 3 Mild, He lays His glory by; Born that men no more might die: Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, etc. 80 C.M. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit. Luke 2. 40. 1 I LOVE to think, though I am young, My Saviour was a child, That Jesus walked this earth along, With feet all undefiled. 2 He kept His Father's word of truth, As I am taught to do; And while He walked the paths of youth, He walked in wisdom too. 4" Glory to the new- born King!" Let us all the anthem sing ," Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." Hark! the herald angels sing, etc. C. WESLEY, alt. by G. WHITFIELD and M. MADAN. 38 3 I love to think that He who spake, And made the blind to see, And called the sleeping dead to wake, Was once a child like me. 4 That He who wore the thorny crown, And tasted death's despair, Had a kind mother like my own, And knew her love and care. 5 I know' twas all for love of me That He became a child, And left the heavens, so fair to see, And trod earth's pathway wild. 6 Then, Saviour, who wast once a child, A child may come to Thee; And oh! in all Thy mercy mild, Dear Saviour, come to me. E. PAXTON HOOD. 81 87.87.77. Jesus was born in Bethlehem.- Matt. 2. 1. 1 ONCE, in royal David's city, Stood a lowly cattle- shed, Where a mother laid her baby, In a manger for His bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall: With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3 And through all His wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly mother, In whose gentle arms He lay. Christian children, strive to be Mild, obedient, good as He. GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. For He is our childhood's pattern; Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 5 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His cwn redeeming love; For that child, so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heaven above; And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. 6 Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; When like stars His children, crowned, All in white shall wait around. MRS. ALEXANDER. 82 76.76. Behold the Lamb of God.- John 1. 29. 10 LAMB of God most lowly! All free from spot and stain, Oh, help us now to seek Thee, And sing Thy praise again. 2 0 Lamb of God most holy! So great and yet so meek, May we when pride allures us, Thy lowly spirit seek. 30 Lamb of God most gentle! And yet so good and true, May we when passion tempts us, Thy gentleness pursue. 40 Lamb of God most lovely! To Thee our faith would flee; Reveal to us Thy beauty, And win our hearts to Thee. W. P. BALFERN. 83 C.M. I am meek and lowly in heart.- Matt. 11. 29. 1 WHEN Jesus left His Father's throne, He chose a humble birth; Like us, unhonoured and unknown, He came to dwell on earth. 2 Like Him may we be found below In wisdom's path of peace; Like Him in grace and knowledge grow As years and strength increase. 3 Jesus passed by the rich and great For men of low degree; He sanctified our parents' state, For poor like them was He. 4 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. 5 Safe from the world's alluring charms, Beneath His watchful eye, Thus in the circle of His arms May we for ever lie! 6 When Jesus into Salem rode, The children sang around; For joy they plucked the palms, and strewed Their garments on the ground. 7 Hosanna, our glad voices raise, Hosanna to our King! Should we forget our Saviour's praise, The stones themselves would sing! J. MONTGOMERY. 84 83.103. Unto us a Son is given.- Isa. 9. 6. 1 THERE came a little child to earth, Long ago: And the angels of God proclaimed His birth, High and low. 2 Out in the night so calm and still, Their song was heard; For they knew that the child on Bethlehem's hill Was Christ the Lord. 3 Far away in a goodly land, Fair and bright, Children with crowns of glory stand, Robed in white. 4 They sing, the Lord of heaven so fair A child was born; And that they might His crown of glory share, Wore crown of thorn. 5 In mortal weakness, want, and pain, He came to die, That the child of earth might in glory: Jeign With Him on high. 39 GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. 8 And evermore, in robes so fair And undefiled, Those ransomed children His praise declare Who once was a child. E. E. S. ELLIOTT. 85 1110.1110. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.- Matt. 2. 10. 1 BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid! Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! 2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber recliningMaker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all! 3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion, Odours of Edom and offerings divine? Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favour secure: Richer by far is the heart's adoration; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brighest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid! Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid! HEBER. 86 8886.8888.8886. 1 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory.- Jude 25. GLORY to God in the highest! Glory to God! glory to God! Glory to God in the highest! Shall be our song to- day. The song that woke the glorious morn, When David's greater Son was born, 40 2 3 Sung by a heav'nly host, and we Would join the angelic company. Glory to God in the highest! Glory to God in the highest! Glory! glory! glory! glory! Glory be to God on high! Glory to God in the highest! Glory to God! glory to God! Glory to God in the highest! Shall be our song to- day. Another year's rich mercies prove His ceaseless care and boundless love; So let our loudest voices raise Our anniversary song of praise. Glory to God, etc. Glory to God in the highest! Glory to God! glory to God! Glory to God in the highest! Shall be our song to- day. Oh, may we, an unbroken band, Around the throne of Jesus stand, And there, with angels and the throng Of His redeemed ones, join the song. Glory to God, etc. 87 77.77.77. The people willingly offered themselves.- Judg. 5. 2. 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by 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. 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. W. C. DIX. GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. 87.87.47. 88 Let all the angels of God worship Him.- Heb. 1. 6. 1 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, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new- born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new- born King. 4 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. 5 Sinners, wrung with true repentance, Doomed, for guilt, to bitter pains, Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you- break your chains; Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new- born King. J. MONTGOMERY. 89 8336.8336. My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.Luke 1. 47. 1 ALL my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; " Christ is born!" their choirs are singing, Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 For it dawns, the promised morrow Of His birth, Who the earth Rescues from her sorrow. God to wear our form descendeth, Of His grace To our race, Here His Son He lendeth. 3 Hark! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Doth entreatFlee from woe and danger; Brethren, come from all that grieves you, You are freed; All you need Here your Saviour gives you. 4 Come, then, let us hasten yonder; Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder. Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the Star, That from far, 90 1 Bright with hope is burning. GERHARDT, tr. by G. WINKWORTH. 41 86.86.88. Princes also shall worship.- Isa. 49. 7. 1 O'ER Bethlehem's hill, in time of old, Came wise men from afar, Bringing their costly gifts of gold, For they had seen His star; In princely pomp, with presents meet, They came to worship at His feet. 2 The silvery lamp through all the night Led on their eager way, Until upon His lowly home Was shed its gentle ray; And there they found the infant King, And on the ground fell worshipping. 3 So, gracious Spirit, by Thy light Shine Thou upon our way, To guide our feet to Christ the Lord, Who would our homage pay; For He who is the children's King Will not disdain what children bring. 4 Not as wise men, in princely robes, With offerings rich and rare: We come with empty hands, O Lord, Burdened with sin and care; With hands that wrought Thy misery, And yet Thou bidd'st us come to The $ For gifts: we give ourselves to Thee; Our hearts shall be Thy throne; For gold: we give Thee all our love, Oh, make it all Thine own! GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. As incense sweet Thy praise we sing, And bless Thy name, our Saviour- king. MARK G. PEARSE. 91 C.M. Unto Him be glory.- Eph. 3. 21. 1" GLORY to God!" the angel said, " Good tidings, lo! I bring; In David's city is a Babe, Your Lord and Saviour- King. 2" Glory to God, and peace on earth, Good- will to man is shown; Let heavenly joy at Jesus' birth Be through the nations known." 3 Glory to God! let man reply, For Christ the Lord is come; Behold Him in a manger lie ,A stable is His home! 4 Glory to God! for love so mild; How wonderful the plan, That Jesus once became a child, To save rebellious man! 6 Glory to God! let all the earth Join in the heavenly song, And praise Him for the Saviour's birth, In every land and tongue. Silver Street Collection, 1821. 77.77. 92 Unto us a Child is born.- Isa. 9. 6. 1 SHEPHERDS, keeping watch by night, Saw around a glorious light; Heard an angel then proclaim, " Christ is born in Bethlehem." 2 Soon by many an heavenly tongue, " Glory be to God!" was sung, " Peace on earth, good- will to men; Christ is born in Bethlehem." 3 Joyful tidings to mankind! Richest grace they now may find: Children, too, this grace may claim ," Christ is born in Bethlehem." 4 Oh, how great our Saviour's love, Thus to leave His throne above; Thus to bear our guilt and shame, And be born at Bethlehem.. 42 5 Lord, accept our warmest praise For this condescending grace, And our hearts with love inflame For Thy birth at Bethlehem. 93 C.M. A soft answer turneth away wrath.- Prov. 15. 1. 1 LET love through all our actions run, And all our words be mild; Each like the blessed Virgin's Son ,That sweet and lovely child. 2 His soul was gentle as a lamb; And, as His stature grew, He grew in favour, both with man And God, His Father, too. 3 Now, Lord of all, He reigns above: Dear Saviour, from Thy throne, Help us to dwell in peace and love, And mark us for Thine own. WATTS. 94 87.87.87.87. Learn of Me.- Matt. 11. 29. 1 JESUS Christ, my Lord and Saviour, Once became a child like me; Oh, that in my whole behaviour He my pattern still may be! All my nature is unholy, Pride and passion dwell within; But the Lord was meek and lowly, And was never known to sin. 2 While I'm often vainly trying Some new pleasure to possess, He was always self- denying ,Patient in His worst distress. Lord, assist a feeble creature; Guide me by Thy word of truth: Condescend to be my Teacher Through my childhood and my youth. JANE TAYLOR. 95 118.118.108.118. The morning stars sang together.- Job 38. 7. 1 How sweet was the song of the angels of light, As, bending o'er Bethlehem's plain, They struck their bright harps, and the silence of night Awoke at the heavenly strain! GOD THE SON: BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD. While mildly around shone glory divine, And bathed in effulgence so bright The mountain, the valley, the sea, and the plain, Once robed in the mantle of night. T 2 They sang of the break of redemption's glad morn, The holy had longed to behold; They sang of a Saviour in Bethlehem born, So long by the prophets foretold; They sang of goodwill from God unto men, Of peace to a valley of tears, They sang of salvation from death and from sin, A balm for our sorrows and fears. 3. Then" Glory to God in the highest," I'll sing, For I am a sinner on earth; I'll welcome the tidings of mercy that bring The news of Immanuel's birth; I'll go to His cross a sinner defiled, And wash in the fount of His blood; I'll pray for the grace that can strengthen da child, And bring him at last to his God. A. A. GRALEY.. 96 87.87. Bless the Lord, ye His angels.- Psa. 103. 20. 1 HARK! What mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo, the angelic host rejoices, Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy; " Glory in the highest, glory! Glory be to God most high! 3" Peace on earth, good- will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven, Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4" Christ is born, the great Anointed, Heaven and earth His glory sing; Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5" Hasten, mortals, to adore Him; Learn His name, and taste His joy, Till in heaven you sing before Him, Glory be to God most high." 6 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer's birth: Spread the brightness of His glory, Till it cover all the earth. 97 C.M. and chorus. Behold, I bring you good tidings.- Luke 2. 10. 1 HARK, hark! the merry Christmas bells Are chiming sweet and clear; Oh, welcome, welcome, festive day, The brightest of the year. J. CAWOOD. 98 Chime on, for Christ the Lord has 2 Let every living creature wake, And hail His glorious birth, Who came from heaven, the Prince of 43 come; Ring out o'er hills and dells; Chime on a glad and grateful peal, Ye merry Christmas bells. 3 All glory be to God on high, Let every soul proclaim; Goodwill and peace to man below, Through Christ our Saviour's name! Chime on, etc. Latchy W. F. SHERWIN. peace, To bring glad news to earth. Chime on, etc. 77.77. Praise God in His sanctuary.- Psa. 150. 1. 1. SONGS of praise the angels sang, Heav'n with hallelujahs rang, When Jehovah's work begun, When He spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the Prince of peace was born: Songs of praise arose, when He Captive led captivity. 3 Heav'n and earth must pass away; Songs of praise shall crown that day: God will make new heav'ns and earth, Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And will man alone be dumb Till that glorious kingdom come? No! the church delights to raise Psalms and hymns, and songs of praise. GOD THE SON: EARTHLY MINISTRY. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. J. MONTGOMERY. 99 86.887. and refrain. He hath visited and redeemed His people.Luke 1. 68. 1 By night on wild Judæa's plain, Two thousand years ago, Shepherds their wakeful vigils kept O'er gathered flocks that round them slept, As the stars were fading slow. And the angels sang a Christmas lay At the great Redeemer's birth; " Glad tidings to the earth we bring, Glad tidings from the Saviour- king, Of peace and goodwill on the earth." 2 Silence around them threw its spell, And peace fell on the hour; When sudden light that filled the plain Fell from the clouds like silver rain, Or a sunset's golden shower. And the angels sang, etc. 3 To their bewildered sight appeared A vision wondrous fair, Of angel- forms from out the cloud, And angel voices hymning loud Till their music filled the air. And the angels sang, etc. 4" In manger rude, His form enwrapped In guise of lowliest birth, You'll find Messiah, Christ the Lord, Lo!' tis foretold in prophet- word; He shall bring sweet peace on earth." And the angels sang, etc. S. J. VAIL. 100 EARTHLY MINISTRY. 1211.1211. The Master is come, and calleth for thee.John 11. 28. 1 THE Master hath come, and He calls us to follow The track of the footprints He leaves on our way; Far over the mountain, and through the deep hollow, The path leads us on to the mansions of day. 44 2 The Master hath called us, the children who fear Him, Who march' neath Christ's banner, His own little band; We love Him, and seek Him, we long to be near Him, And rest in the light of His beautiful land. 3 The Master hath called us; the road may be dreary. And dangers and sorrows are strewn on the track: But God's Holy Spirit shall comfort the wearyWe follow the Saviour, and cannot turn back. 4 The Master hath called us: though doubt and temptation May compass our journey; we cheerfully sing, " Press onward, look upward," through much tribulation The children of Sion must follow their King. 5 The Master hath called us; in life's early morning, With spirits as fresh as the dew on the sod: We turn from the world, with its smiles and its scorning, To cast in our lot with the people of God. 6 The Master hath called us His sons and His daughters, We plead for His blessing, and trust in His love; And through the green pastures, beside the still waters, He'll lead us at last to His kingdom above. SARAH DOUDNEY. 101 S.M. If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink. John 7. 37. 1 BY Jacob's ancient well Sat Jesus long ago; The water- bearer heard Him tell Where living waters flow. 2 3 f Ď GOD THE SON: EARTHLY MINISTRY. The beggar day by day Sat in a hopeless night, Until the Master passed that way, And said," Receive thy sight." The Gentile mother craved A crumb of healing power; The child for whom she prayed was saved And healed that selfsame hour. Beside Bethesda's pool, He to the palsied said, Before he prayed to be made whole, " Rise, and take up thy bed." " O Lord, remember me," The dying robber cries; " This day," saith Jesus," thou shalt be With Me in Paradise." ALEX. R. THOMPSON. 102 L.M. In the night His song shall be with me.- Psa. 42. 8. 10 THOU Who when on earth didst take The infants to Thy sheltering breast, Keep me, dear Saviour, while I wake, And guard me in my hours of rest. 2 Best, highest Friend, Redeemer dear! So fold me in Thine arms of love; As Thou didst bless their weakness here, So bless me ever from above. 3 Teach me my hands to daily raise To God in late and early song, Thou, who dost tune to perfect praise The lisping of an infant's tongue. And oh, if sin, or sinful men, Shall bid me e'er depart from Thee, Do Thou, in tenderness, again Say-" Suffer them to come to Me." 103 76.76.76.76. Inciine your ear, and come unto Me.- Isa. 55. 3. 1" COME unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." O blessèd voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts opprest; It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2" Come unto Me, dear children, And I will give you light." O loving voice of Jesus, Which comes to cheer the night; Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way: But morning brings us gladness, And songs the break of day. 3" Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O peaceful voice of Jesus, Which comes to end our strife; The foe is stern and eager, 104 The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. 4" And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out." O patient love of Jesus, Which drives away our doubt; Which calls us very sinners, Unworthy though we be Of love so free and boundless, To come, dear Lord, to Thee. W. C. DIX. 45 108.118. Master, I will follow Thee.- Matt. 8. 19. 1 THE Master is come, and calleth for thee, He stands at the door of thy heart; No friend so forgiving, so gentle as He, Oh, say, wilt thou let Him depart? Patiently waiting, earnestly pleading, Jesus, thy Saviour, knocks at thy heart. 2 The Master has come with blessings for thee, Arise and His message receive; Thy ransom is purchased, thy pardon is free, If thou wilt repent and believe. Patiently waiting, etc. 3 The Master is come, and calleth thee now; This moment what joy may be thine! How tender the smile that illumines His brow, A pledge of His favour divine. Patiently waiting, etc. 4 He waits for thee still; then haste with delight, Oh, fly to the arms of His love; GOD THE SON: EARTHLY MINISTRY. Press on to that beautiful mansion of| 2 A lad was there, whose frugal store Received the Saviour's word; light, 1 105 67.85.88.11. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones. Matt. 18. 10. 2 Prepared in His kingdom above. Patiently waiting, etc. 3 FANNY J. CROSBY. WHEN mothers of Salem Their children brought to Jesus, The stern disciples drove them back, And bade them depart; But Jesus saw them ere they fled, And sweetly smiled, and kindly said, " Suffer little children to come unto Me." " For I will receive them, And fold them in My bosom: I'll be a Shepherd to these lambs, Oh, drive them not away; For if their hearts to Me they give, They shall with Me in glory live: How kind was our Saviour To b'd those children welcome! But there are many thousands who Have never heard His name; The Bible they have never read, a They know not that the Saviour said, " Suffer little children to come unto Me." sud emas Oh, soon may the heathen, Of every tribe and nation, Fulfil Thy blessed word, and cast Their idols all away; 1060 Oh, shine upon them from above, And show Thyself a God of love, Teach the little children to come * unto Thee. W. M. HUTCHINGS, C.M. I am the Bread of life.- John 6. 35. 1 WHEN Jesus, at a wondrous feast, Five thousand people fed, And, with almighty power, increased The fish and barley bread, Suffer little children to come unto Me." 2011 Thus was he raised, though mean and poor, To wait upon the Lord. 3 Thrice happy youth, how blest his lct!* O Lord, permit that we, bo Although our eyes behold Thee not, ay thus Thy servants bedadà 4 Thy steps, dear Saviour, we would trace; And, like Thy followers, feed On heavenly bread, Thy plenteous grace Supplying all our need. 46 5 Our time and all our active powers, All good that we have known, In solemn trust alone are ours; We give Thee of Thine own. 6 Lord, with a smile of pardoning love Our feeble efforts see; And, till we reach Thy heaven above, Help us to follow Thee. ar 107 98.98.98.98. The Lord is in His holy temple.- Hao. 2. 20. A CROWD fills the court of the temple, A sound of praise stirs the air, Jerusalem thrills with emotion, The Lord of the temple is there! In vain is the priestly displeasure To silence the anthems that ring; Hosanna! hosanna! hosanna!" The children all joyfully sing. 2 And if in this temple of worship, Where now we are met in His name, The Lord should appear in His beauty, Himself His own gospel proclaim, What anthems of grateful devotion Around Him would echo and ring; Hosanna! hosanna! hosanna! The children would joyfully sing. 3 Lord! make each young heart Thine own temple, Reveal Thy sweet presence within, Illumine our minds by Thy coming, Expel every longing for sin; And when in our souls we adore Thee, How pure the glad praise we shall bring i Hosanna! hosanna! hosanna! The children will joyfully sing. GOD THE SON: EARTHLY MINISTRY. 109 4 And when in that temple of glory, Where falls never shadow of night, Where sorrow and sin never sadden, i And Thou shalt Thyself be the light; When round Thee the ransomed are thronging, High heaven with their praises will ring. Hosanna! hosanna! hosanna! Thy children for ever will sing. 108 F. W. GOADBY. 77. and refrain. He humbled Himself.- Phil. 2. 8. 1 WHO is He in yonder stall, At whose feet the shepherds fall? ' Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! ' Tis the Lord, the King of Glory! At His feet we humbly fallCrown Him! crown Him, Lord of all! 2 Who is He in deep distress, Fasting in the wilderness? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 3 Who is He the people bless For His words of gentleness? " Tis the Lord, etc. 4 Who is He to whom they bring All the sick and sorrowing? " Tis the Lord, etc. 5 Who is He who stands and weeps At the grave where Lazarus sleeps? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 6 Who is He the gathering throng Greet with loud triumphant song? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 7 Lo! at midnight, who is He Prays in dark Gethsemane? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 8 Who is He on yonder tree Dies in grief and agony? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 9 Who is He who from the grave Comes to succour, help, and save? ' Tis the Lord, etc. 10 Who is He who from His throne Rales through all the worlds alone? ' Tis the Lord, etc. B. R. HANBY. 87.87.47. Hear the prayer of Thy servant.- Dan. 9. 17. SAVIOUR, round Thy footstool bending, See our youthful band appear; Let Thy Spirit, now descending, Our petition deign to hear: Thou art willing, For Thy grace is always near. 2 Once on earth, to share Thy blessing, Children sought to meet Thine eye, While the anxious parents pressing, Brought their helpless infants nigh; For Thy favour All their wants could well supply. 3 No harsh word of indignation Drove those tender lambs from Thee; Gentle was the invitation, " Suffer them to come to Me: Holy children Shall My heavenly kingdom see." 4 Gracious Saviour, Thou hast taught us That Thy words unchanged remain; To Thy feet our friends have brought us Heavenly blessings to obtain; Oh, receive us, Thou wilt not our prayer disdain. 5 Take us, then, Thou kind Protector, Fold us' neath Thy watchful care, Be our Shepherd, Friend, Director, In Thine arms of mercy bear: Guide to glory, We shall dwell in safety there. MRS. E. PARSON. 110 C.M. He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd.- Isa. 40. 11. 1 SEE the kind Shepherd, Jesus, stands, And calls His sheep by name; Gathers the feeble with His arms, And feeds the tender lambs. 47 2 He'll lead us to the heavenly streams, Where living waters flow; And guide us to the fruitful fields, Where trees of knowledge grow. 3 If, wandering from the fold, we leave The strait and narrow way, Our faithful Shepherd still is near, To guide us when we stray. GOD THE SON: SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 4 The feeblest lamb amidst the flock Shall be its Shepherd's care; While folded in our Saviour's arms We're safe from every snare. DODDRIDGE. 111 I have given you an example.- John 13. 15. 1 I WANT to be like Jesus, So lowly and so meek, 76.76.76.76. For no one marked an angry word That ever heard Him speak. I want to be like Jesus, So frequently in prayer; Alone upon the mountain- top He met His Father there. 2 I want to be like Jesus: I never, never find That He, though persecuted, was To any one unkind. I want to be like Jesus, Engaged in doing good, So that of me it may be said, " She hath done what she could." 3 I want to be like Jesus, Who sweetly said to all, " Let little children come to Me"I would obey the call. But oh! I'm not like Jesus, As any one may see; Then, gentle Saviour, send Thy grace And make me like to Thee. DR. W. M. WHITTEMORE. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 112 777.3. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord.Psa. 145. 21. 1 COME, ye children, sweetly sing Praises to your Saviour King; Hearts and voices gladly bringPraise His name. 2 Jesus is the children's Friend, Loving, faithful to the ena; Richest gifts from Him descend, Joy and peace. 3 Once from heaven to earth He came, Suffered death, contempt, and blame, Died upon a cross of shame Crowned with thorns. 4' Twas our sinful souls to save Thus His precious blood He gave: Ransomed now from sin's dark grave We may sing. MISS CAMPBELL. 113 C.M. Calvary, there they crucified Him.- Luke 23. 33. 1 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. 48 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. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. MRS. ALEXANDER. 114 77.77. The love of Christ, which passeth knowledge.Eph. 3. 19. 1 SWEET the theme of Jesus' love! Sweet the theme all themes above, Love unmerited and free, Our triumphant song shall be. 2 Love, so vast that nought can bound; Love, too deep for thought to sound; Love, which made the Lord of all Drink the wormwood and the gall. 3 Love, which led Him to the cross, Bearing there unuttered loss; Love, which brought Him to the gloom Of the cold and darksome tomb. GOD THE SON: RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. Exalted by the Father's side, He pleads for me,-my Saviour; A heavenly mansion He'll provide For all who love the Saviour. Jesus, dear Jesus, 4 Love which made Him hence arise Far above the starry skies, There with tender, loving care, All His people's griefs to share. 5 Love, which will not let Him rest Till His chosen all are blest; Till they all for whom He died Live rejoicing by His side. 115 A. MIDLANE. L.M. Who went about doing good.- Acts 10. 38. 1 JESUS, who lived above the sky, Came down to be a man and die, And in the Bible we may see How very good He used to be. 2 He went about- He was so kindTo cure poor people who were blind; And many who were sick and lame, He pitied them and did the same. 3 And more than that, He told them too, The things that God would have them do; And was so gentle and so mild, He would have listened to a child. 4 But such a cruel death He died! He was hung up and crucified, And those kind hands that did such good They nailed them to a cross of wood! 5 And so He died!-and this is why He came to be a man and die: The Bible says He came from heaven That we might have our sins forgiven. 6 He knew how wicked man had been, And knew that God must punish sin; So, out of pity, Jesus said He'd bear the punishment instead. J. TAYLOR. 116 87.87.87.87. In His love and in His pity He redeemed them.-Isa. 63. 9. 1 OH, what has Jesus done for me? He pitied me,-my Saviour; My sins were great; His love was free; He died for me,-my Saviour; Thy name is sweet, my Saviour; When shall I see Thee face to face, My wondrous, blessed Saviour? 2. To weary steps He doth give heed, He watcheth me,- my Saviour; He helpeth me in every need, He loveth me, my Saviour; He heareth, and doth answer send, To my poor prayer,-my Saviour; And He will keep unto the end The child that trusts his Saviour. Jesus, dear Jesus, etc. J. CURWEN. RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. 117 77.77. and chorus. Now is Christ risen from the dead.- 1 Cor. 15. 20 1 JESUS CHRIST is risen to- day, Our triumphant holy- day, Who did, once upon the cross, Suffer to redeem our loss, 49 Alleluia1 Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Who endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 But the pains which He endured, Our salvation hath procured: Now above the sky He's King, Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyra Davidica, 1708. 118 GOD THE SON: RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. 65.65.65.65. and refrain. He is the King of glory.- Psa. 24. 10. 1 GOLDEN harps are sounding, Angel voices ring, Pearly gates are openedOpened for the King; Christ the King of Glory, Jesus, King of Love, Is gone up in triumph To His throne above. " All His work is ended," Joyfully we sing, " Jesus hath ascended! Glory to our King!" & He who came to save us, He who bled and died, Now is crowned with glory, At His Father's side. Never more to suffer, Never more to die; Jesus, King of Glory, Is gone up on high! HOP 3 Praying for His children, In that blessèd place, Calling them to glory, Sending them His grace; His bright home preparing, Little ones, for you; Jesus ever liveth, " All His work is ended," etc. Ever loveth too. " All His work is ended," etc. F. R. HAVERGAL. 118 77.77.77.77. He rose again the third day.- 1 Cor. 15. 4. 1 CHRIST the Lord is risen to- day, Sons of men and angels say: Raise your songs and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. Love's redeeming work is done; Fought the fight, the battle won; Lo our sun's eclipse is o'er. Lo! He sets in blood no more. 2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ hath burst the gates of hell, Death in vain forbids Him rise: Christ hath opened Paradise. Lives again our glorious King, Where, O Death, is now thy sting! Once He died our souls to save: Where's thy victory, O grave? 3 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! Hail! the Lord of earth and heaven; Praise to Thee by both be given: Thee we greet triumphant now, Hail the Resurrection, Thou! C. WESLEY. 120 C.M. While they beheld, He was taken up.- Acts 1. 8. 1 ОH, for a shout of sacred joy To God, the sovereign King! Let every land its tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus, our Lora, ascends on high; His heavenly guards around Attend Him, rising through the sky, With trumpet's joyful sound. 50 3 While angels shout and praise their King Let children learn their strains; Let all the earth His honours singO'er all the earth He reigns. WATTS. 121 1010.129.1111.1010. Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death.- 2 Tim. 1. 10. 1 SOUND the high praises of Jesus our King, He came and He conquered, His victory sing; Sing, for the power of the tyrant is broken, The triumph's complete over death and the grave. Vain is their boasting, Jehovah hath spoken, And Jesus proclaimed Himself mighty to save. Sound the high praises of Jesus our King; He came and He conquered, His victory sing. 2 Praise to the Conqueror! praise to the Lord! The enemy quailed at the might of His word; In heaven He ascends and unfolds the glad story, The hosts of the blessed exult in His fame;. In love He looks down from the throne of His glory, And rescues the ruined who trust in His name. 122 GOD THE SON: RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION. Sound the high, etc. 77.77.77.77. Thou hast ascended on high.- Psa. 68. 18. 1 HAIL the day that sees Him rise To His throne above the skies; Christ awhile to mortals given, Reascends His native heaven. There for Him high triumph waits; Lift your heads, eternal gates; Wide unfold the radiant scene, Take the King of Glory in. J. C. RYLE. 2 Lo! the heaven its Lord receives, Yet He loves the earth He leaves; Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own. See, He lifts His hands above: See, He shows the prints of love: Hark! His gracious lips bestow Blessings on His church below. 123 3 Still for us He intercedes, His prevailing death He pleads, Near Himself prepares our place, He the first- fruits of our race. Master, will we ever say, Taken from our head to- day, See, Thy faithful servants see, Ever gazing up to Thee. 4 Lord, though parted from our sight, Far above the starry height, Grant our hearts may thither rise, Seeking Thee above the skies. Ever upward let us move Wafted on the wings of love, Looking when our Lord shall come, Hasting to our glorious home. C. WESLEY. S.M. I ascend unto My Father.- John 20. 17. 1 JESUS ascends on high, And sits upon His throne; Angels and seraphs round Him fly, And all His greatness own. 2 3 51 4 Still for the young He prays, And blesses them above, " Forbid them not," He kindly says, And offers them His love. His heart is still the same: To Him may children fly, His gracious promise still may claim, And on His word rely. Jesus, accept our praise, To Thee our youth be given: Guide us through all our future days, And make us heirs of heaven. 124 77.77.77.77. King of kings, and Lord of lords.- Rev. 19. 16. 1 HARK! the song of jubilee, Loud as mighty thunders roar, Or the fulness of the sea When it breaks upon the shore. Alleluia! for the Lord God omnipotent shall reign; Alleluia! let the word Echo round the earth and main. 2 Alleluia! Hark! the sound, From the centre to the skies, Wakes above, beneath, around, All creation's harmonies. See Jehovah's banner furled, Sheathed His sword; He speaks;' tia done, And the kingdoms of this world Are the kingdoms of His Son. 3 He shall reign from pole to pole With illimitable sway; He shall reign, when, like a scroll, Yonder heavens have passed away; Then the end; beneath His rod Man's last enemy shall fall; Alleluia! Christ in God, God in Christ, is All in AIL. J. MONTGOMERY. 125 76.76.76.76. Hosanna to the Son of David.- Matt. 21. 9. 1 HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. GOD THE SON: SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 2 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth: And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth; Before Him on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 3 Arabia's desert ranger To Him shall bow the knee, The Ethiopian stranger His glory come to see; With offerings of devotion Ships from the isles shall meet, To pour the wealth of ocean In tribute at His feet. 4 Kings shall fall down before Him, And gold and incense bring: All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing: For He shall have dominion O'er river, sea, and shore, Far as the eagle's pinion, Or dove's light wing can soar. 5 For Him shall prayer unceasing, And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing ,A kingdom without end: The mountain dews shall nourish A seed in weakness sown, Whose fruit shall spread and flourish, And shake like Lebanon. 6 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All- blessing and all- blest; The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand for ever, His great, best name of Love. J. MONTGOMERY. 126 87.87.77. Him hath God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour.- Acts 5. 31. 1 HARK! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the notes of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices, Jesus reigns, the God of love. See, He sits on yonder throne; Jesus rules the world alone. Hallelujah. Amen. 1 52 2 Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens All above, and gives it worth; Lord of light, Thy smile enlightens, Cheers and charms Thy saints on earth. When we think of love like Thine, Lord, we own it all Divine. Hallelujah, etc. 3 King of glory, reign for ever! Thine an everlasting crown; Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those whom Thou hast made Thine oWnL Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. Hallelujah, etc. 4 Saviour, hasten Thine appearing; Bring, oh! bring the glorious day When, the awful summons hearing, Heaven and earth shall pass away. Then with golden harps we'll sing ,Glory, glory to our King! Hallelujah, etc. THOMAS KELLY. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. ( See also Hymns 112 to 116.) C.M. 127 The Son of man hath not where to lay His head.Matt. 8. 20. 1' Tis very wonderful, I'm sure, That Jesus Christ should come,-- The Lord of all things! to endure The world for His sad home. 2 In weariness, and pain and woe, In shame and poverty; All that a suffering life could know, He suffered willingly. 3 Highest of all! He stooped to die; Kindest! bore insults rude: And all, that I, and such as I, Might happy be, and good. 4 Thou blessèd Saviour, what a love, Pure, tender, true, was Thine: May holy thoughts and actions prove How real and true is mine. H. BATEMAN. GOD THE SON: SUFFEKINGS AND DEATH. 128 77.77.77. There was darkness over all the land.- Matt. 27. 45. 1 Lo, at noon,' tis sudden night, Darkness covers all the sky; Rocks are rending at the sight; Children, can you tell me why? What can all these wonders be? Jesus died on Calvary. 2 Nailed upon the cross, behold, How His tender limbs are torn; For a royal crown of gold They have made Him one of thorn; Cruel hands that dare to bind Thorns upon a brow so kind. 3 See, the blood is falling fast From His forehead and His side; Hark, He now has breathed His last, With a mighty groan He died. Children, shall I tell you why Jesus condescends to die? 4 He who was a King above, Left His kingdom for a grave, Out of pity- out of love, That the guilty He might save. Down to this sad world He flew, For such little ones as you. 5 Come, then, children, come and see; Lift your little hands to pray; " Blessed Jesus, pardon me. Help a guilty sinner," say; " Since it was for such as I Thou did'st condescend to die." JANE TAYLOR. 129 89.89. He loved them unto the end.- John 13. 1. 11 HAVE heard of a Saviour's love, And a wonderful love it must be; But did He come down from above Out of love and compassion for me? 2 I have heard how He suffered and bled, How He languished and died on the tree; But then is it anywhere said That He languished and suffered for me? 3 I've been told of a heaven on high, Which the children of Jesus shall see; But is there a place in the sky Made ready and furnished for me? 4 Lord, answer these questions of mine; To whom shall I go but to Thee? And say, by Thy Spirit divine, There's a Saviour and heaven for me. Yes, yes, yes, for me! for me! Yes, yes, yes, for me! Our Lord from above, in His infinite love. On the cross died to save you and me. P. PHILLIPS. 130 L.M. I have loved thee with an everlasting love.Jer. 31. 3. 1 IT is a thing most wonderful, Almost too wonderful to be, That God's own Son should come from heaven And die to save a child like me. 2 And yet I know that it is true: He came to this poor world below, And wept and toiled and mourned and died. Only because He loved us so. 3 I cannot tell how He could love A child weak and full of sin; His love must be most wonderful, If He could die my love to win. 4 I sometimes think about the cross, And shut my eyes, and try to see The cruel nails, and crown of thorns, And Jesus crucified for me. 5 But even could I see Him die, I could but see a little part Of that great love, which, like a fire, Is always burning in His heart. 6 It is most wonderful to know His love for me so free and sure; But' tis more wonderful to see My love for Him so faint and poor. 7 And yet I want to love Thee, Lord: Oh, light the flame within my heart; And I will love Thee more and more, Until I see Thee as Thou art. W. W. How. 131 53 65.65. Ye are bought with a price.- 1 Cor. 6. 20. 1 JESUS, tender Saviour, Hast Thou died for me? Make me very thankful, In my heart to Thee. 132 GOD THE SON: INTERCESSION AND REIGN. 2 Jesus is the only Saviour; All our hope from Jesus springs: Jesus is the world's Redeemer, Lord of lords and King of kings, Let us praise Him, For His grace salvation brings. 42 When the sad, sad story * Of Thy grief I read, Make me very sorry For my sins indeed. 3 Now I know Thou livest, And dost plead for me; Make me very thankful In my prayers to Thee. 4 Soon I hope in glory At Thy side to stand; Make me fit to meet Thee In that happy land. INTERCESSION AND REIGN. C.M. He is Lord of all.- Acts 10. 36. ALL hail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God, Who from His altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of all. 3 Ye saints redeemed of Adam's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 6 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng, We at His feet may fall; Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all! PERRONET and RIPPON. 87.87.47. 133 He shall save His people from their sins.- Matt. 1. 21. 1 WHY did Jesus come from heaven, Live a suffering life and die? " Twas that we might be forgiven, And hereafter live on high. Let us praise Him, Now He reigns above the sky. 3 Jesus kindly will receive us, Who to Him for refuge flee; Jesus never can deceive us; Our unchanging Friend is He. Let us praise Him: From our sins He sets us free. 4 May we know His full salvation, And, when this short life is o'ei, Reach that heavenly habitation, Whither He is gone before. May we praise Him In His kingdom evermore! JOHN BURTON. 134 All kings shall fall down before Him.- Psa. 72. 11. 1 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; t His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 54 L.M. 2 For Him shall endless prayer be made, And princes throng to crown His head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song: And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The pris'ner leaps to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Where He displays His healing power, Death and the curse are known no more, In Him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 6 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. WATTS. GOD THE SON: SECOND COMING. T Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice; Rejoice; He bids His saints rejoice. 1111.1111. My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.Luke 1. 47. 1 REJOICE and be glad! the Redeemer has come! Go look on His cradle, His cross, and His tomb! Sound His praises, tell the story of Him who was slain: Sound His praises, tell with gladness He liveth again. Sound His praises, etc. 3 Rejoice and be glad! for the blood hath been shed; Redemption is finished, the price hath been paid. 2 Rejoice and be glad! it is sunshine at last, The clouds have departed, the shadows are past. 4 Sound His praises, etc. 5 Rejoice and be glad! for the Lamb that was slain Sound His praises, etc. 40 5 4 Rejoice and be glad! now the pardon is free! The Just for the unjust has died on the tree. high, He pleadeth for us on His throne in the sky. Sound His praises, etc. 7 Rejoice and be glad! for He cometh again; He cometh in glory, the Lamb that was slain. 2 Sound His praises, tell the story of Him who was slain; Sound His praises, tell with gladness He cometh again. BONAR. 3 136 66.66.88. Yet have I set My King upon My holy hill of Zion. -Psa. 2. 6. 1 REJOICE, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore; Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice; Rejoice; He bids His saints rejoice. O'er death is triumphant, and liveth again. Sound His praises, etc. 6 Rejoice and be glad! for our King is on 137 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Saviour given. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice; Rejoice; He bids His saints rejoice. He sits at God's right hand Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet. Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice; Rojoice; He bids His saints rejoice. 55 Rejoice in glorious hope; Jesus, the Judge, shall come, And take His servants up To their eternal home. We soon shall hear the archangel's voice The trump of God shall sound, Rejoice. C. WESLEY. SECOND COMING. 86.85. with coda. When I make up My jewels.- Mal. 3. 17. 1 WHEN He cometh, when He cometh, To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Like the stars of the morning, His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright for His crown. 2 He will gather, He will gather, The gems for His kingdom; All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and His own. Like the stars, etc. 3 Little children, little children, Who love their Redeemer, Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Like the stars, etc. W. 0. CUSHING 138 THE HOLY SPIRIT: HIS OFFICE AND MINISTRY. 87.87.47. The Son of man shall come in His glory.Matt. 25. 31. 1 Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain! Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Hallelujah! Jesus comes, and comes to reign. 2 Every eye shall then behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty! Those who set at nought and sold Him, Pierced and nailed Him to a tree, 139 Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. C.M. He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.Matt. 3. 11. 1 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. THE HOLY SPIRIT: HIS OFFICE AND MINISTRY. 2 Holy Ghost, with power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin, without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers, Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. WATTS. 140 77.77. He shall teach? ou all things.- John 14. 26. 1 HOLY Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 3 When the solemn trump has sounded, Heaven and earth shall flee away: All who hate Him, must, confounded, Hear the summons of that day; Come to judgment! Come to judgment! come away. 4 Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne! Saviour, take the power and glory, Make Thy righteous sentence known! Oh come quickly! 58 Claim the kingdom for Thine own. C. WESLEY and J. CENNICK, alt. by M. MADAN. 3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down every idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. ANDREW REED. 141 86.84. Receive ye the Holy Ghost.- John 20. 22. 1 OUR blest Redeemer, ere He breathed His tender, last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter bequeathed With us to dwell. 2 He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing guest, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 3 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. THE HOLY SPIRIT: HIS OFFICE AND MINISTRY. 4 And every virtue we possess, And every conquest won, And every thought of holiness, Are His alone. 6 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see: Oh, make our hearts Thy dwelling- place, And worthier Thee. 6 Oh, praise the Father; praise the Son; Blest Spirit, praise to Thee; All praise to God, the Three in One, The One in Three. H. AUBER. 142 C.M. They were moved by the Holy Ghost.- 2 Pet. 1. 21. 1 COME, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire; Let us Thine influence prove, Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of light and love. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by Thee The prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth, Thyself the key, Unseal the sacred book. 3 Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, Brood o'er our nature's night; On our disordered spirits move, And let there now be light. 143 God, through Himself, we then shall know, If Thou within us shine, And sound, with all Thy saints below, The depths of love divine. C. WESLEY. L.M. I will send Him unto you.- John 16. 7. 1 COME, gracious Spirit, Source of love, With light and comfort from above, Be Thou our guardian, Thou our guide, O'er every thought and step preside. 2 Oh, turn us, with a Father's care, 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 holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God: Lead us to Christ, the living Way, Nor let us from His pastures stray. 5 Lead us to God, our final rest, In His enjoyment to be blest; Lead us to heaven, the seat of bliss, Where pleasure in perfection is. S. BROWNE. 144 77.77.77. He shall give you another Comforter.- John 14. 16 1 GRACIOUS Spirit, dwell with me ,I myself would gracious be; And with words that help and heal, Would Thy life in mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek Would for Christ, my Saviour, speak. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me ,I myself would truthful be; And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear; And with actions brotherly Speak my Lord's sincerity. 57 3 Tender Spirit, dwell with me ,I myself would tender be; Shut my heart up like a flower, In temptation's darksome hour; Open it when shines the sun, And His love by fragrance own. 4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me ,I myself would mighty be; Mighty so as to prevail Where, unaided, man must fail: Ever, by a mighty hope, Pressing on and bearing up. 5 Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would holy be; Separate from sin, I would Choose and cherish all things good; And, whatever I can be, Give to Him who gave me Thee. T. T. LYNCH. 145 65.65. The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities.- Rom. 8. 28 1 HOLY Spirit, hear us; Help us while we sing; Breathe into the music Of the praise we bring. 146 1 2 REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 2 Holy Spirit! prompt us When we kneel to pray; Nearer come, and teach us What we ought to say. 3 3 Holy Spirit! shine Thou On the Book we read; Gild its holy pages With the light we need. 4 Holy Spirit! give us Each a lowly mind; Make us more like Jesus, Gentle, pure and kind. 66.66.88. REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. Thy sins be forgiven thee.- Mark 2. 5. I BRING my sins to Thee, The sins I cannot count, That all may cleansèd be In Thy once opened Fount. I bring them, Saviour, all to Thee, The burden is too great for me. My heart to Thee I bring, The heart I cannot read; A faithless, wandering thing, An evil heart indeed. I bring it, Saviour, now to Thee, That fixed and faithful it may be. To Thee I bring my care, The care I cannot flee, Thou wilt not only share, But bear it all for me. O loving Saviour, now to Thee I bring the load that wearies me. 4 My joys to Thee I bring, The joys Thy love hath given, That each may be a wing To lift me nearer heaven. I bring them, Saviour, all to Thee, For Thou hast purchased all for me. My life I bring to Thee, I would not be my own; O Saviour, let me be Thine ever, Thine alone. 5 Holy Spirit! brighten Little deeds of toil; And our playful pastimes Let no folly spoil. 58 6 Holy Spirit! keep us Safe from sins which lie Hidden by some pleasure From our youthful eye. 7 Holy Spirit! help us Daily by Thy might, What is wrong to conquer, And to choose the right. W. H. PARKER. My heart, my life, my all I bring To Thee, my Saviour and my King! F. R. HAVERGAL. 147 Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies.- Psa. 103. 4. 76.76.76.76. A 1 To Thee, O precious Saviour. Our grateful song we raise, For all the loving favour That crowns our youthful days: We thank Thee for redemption, So rich, so full, so free, That Thou hast brought salvation To all who trust in Thee. 2 We thank Thee for the Sabbath, The holy day of rest, That comes with healing powers, To weary ones oppressed: It whispers of another, A brighter day to come, Whose sun shall know no setting In that eternal home. 3 We thank Thee for our teachers, Those messengers of love, Who meet us every Sabbath, And try our souls to move With love to our Redeemer, Who once was crucified, That we might be forgiven And sheltered near His side. 1 REDEMPTION 4 We thank Thee for our pastor, The holy man of God, Who seeks to lead us early To tread the narrow road. Oh may Thy richest blessing Still crown our labours here, And may we then in heaven United all appear! 148 C.M. They sung a new song.- Rev. 5. 9. 1 COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. " Worthy the Lamb that died!" they cry, " To be exalted thus:'"" " Worthy the Lamb!" our lips reply, " For He was slain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and power divine; And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever Thine. 4 The whole creation join in one To bless the sacred name THROUGH CHRIST. 3 We shout Hosanna, our voices uplifting, While Hope flies away on her bright crested wing, Our song of gladness exultingly bearing Where thousands will join us Hosanns to sing. Hosanna, etc. Of Him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb.si T WATTS. 149 1111.1111. and refrain. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.Rev. 1. 6. 1 OUR glad Hosannas to Him who redeemed us,> From hearts truly grateful, united we bring; With glad Hosannas His goodness proclaiming, We praise and adore Him, our Saviour and King. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest our joyful song. With glad Hosannas we give Him the glory, And pray that our chorus far distant may ring. Hosanna, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 150 119.119. and refrain. They shall look upon Me whom they have pierced.Zech. 12. 10. 59 1 THERE is life for a look at the crucified One, There is life at this moment for thee: Then look, sinner, look unto Him, and be saved; Unto Him who was nailed to the tree. Look, look, look and live. There is life for a look at the crucified One, There is life at this moment for thee. 2 Oh, why was He there as the bearer of sin, If on Jesus thy sins were not laid? Oh, why from His side flowed the sin cleansing blood, If His dying thy debt hath not paid? Look, look, etc. 3 It is not thy tears of repentance, or prayers, But His blood, that atones for thy soul; On Him, then, who shed it, thou mayest at once Thy weight of iniquities roll. Look, look, etc. 4 His anguish of soul on the cross hast thou seen? His cry of distress hast thou heard? Then why, if the terrors of death He endured, 2 Our glad Hosannas His mercies are telling, Who came from His Father salvation to 5 Then doubt not thy, welcome, since God bring; has declared Should pardon to thee be deferred? Look, look, etc. There remaineth no more to be done; That once, in the end of the world, He appeared, And completed the work He begun. Look, look, etc. REDEMPTION THROUGH 6 Then take, with rejoicing, from Jesus at once The life everlasting He gives: And know with assurance thou never canst die, Since Jesus, thy righteousness, lives. Look, look, etc. 7 There is life for a look at the crucified One; There is life at this moment for thee; Then look, sinner, look unto Him, and be saved, Unto Him who was nailed to the tree. Look, look, etc. A. M. HULL. 151 87.87.87.87. This Man receiveth sinners.- Luke 15. 2. 1 FRIEND of sinners! Lord of glory! Lowly, Mighty!-Brother, King!Musing o'er Thy wondrous story, Grateful we Thy praises sing: Friend to help us, cheer us, save us, In whom power and pity blendPraise we must the grace which gave us Jesus Christ, the sinners' Friend. 2 Friend who never fails nor grieves us, Faithful, tender, constant, kind!Friend who at all times receives us, Friend who came the lost to find!Sorrow soothing, joys enhancing, Loving until life shall end- Then conferring bliss entrancing, Still, in heaven, the sinners' Friend! 3 Oh, to love and serve Thee better! From all evil set us free; Break, Lord, every sinful fetter; Be each thought conformed to Thee: Looking for Thy bright appearing, May our spirits upward tend; Till, no longer doubting, fearing, We behold the sinners' Friend! NEWMAN HALL. 152 76.76 76.76, and chorus. God commended His love toward us.- Rom. 5. 8. 1 TELL me the old, old story, Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, ( f Jesus and His love. CHRIST. Tell me the story simply, As to a little child, For I am weak and weary, And helpless and defiled. Tell me the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. 60 2 Tell me the story slowly, That I may take it inThat wonderful redemption, God's remedy for sin. Tell me the story often, For I forget so soon; The" early dew" of morning Has passed away at noon. Tell me, etc. 3 Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and grave; Remember, I'm the sinner Whom Jesus came to save. Tell me that story always, If you would really be, In any time of trouble, A comforter to me. Tell me, etc. 4 Tell me the same old story, When you have cause to fear That this world's empty glory Is costing me too dear. Yes, and when that world's glory Is dawning on my soul, Tell me the old, old story, " Christ Jesus makes thee whole." Tell me, etc. K. HANKEY. 153 77.77. Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.Psa. 150. 2. 1 LET us sing with one accord, Praise to Jesus Christ our Lord; He is worthy whom we praise, Hearts and voices let us raise. 2 He hath made us by His power, He hath kept us to this hour, He redeems us from the grave, He who died now lives to save. 3 What He bids us, let us do; Where He leads us, let us go; As He loves us, let us love All below, and all above. REDEMPTION 4 Angels praise Him, so will we, Sinful children though we be; Poor and weak, we'll sing the more, Jesus helps the weak and poor. 5 Dear to Him is childhood's prayer; Children's hearts to Him are dear: Hearts and voices let us raise, He is worthy whom we praise. H. F. LYTE. 154 87.87.87.87. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting.- Psa. 103. 17. 1 COME, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace: Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some celestial measure, Sung by ransomed hosts above: Oh, the vast, the boundless treasure Of my Lord's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I'm come, And I hope by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be! Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; Prone to leave the God I love; Take my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it from Thy courts above. 155 R. ROBINSON. C.M. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord.- Psa. 3. 8. 1 SALVATION! oh, the joyful sound, ' Tis pleasure to our ears: A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears. 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 THROUGH CHRIST. 3 Salvation! let the echo fly The spacious earth around: While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. Glory, honour, praise, and power, Be unto the Lamb for ever! Jesus Christ is our Redeemer; Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord! WATTS. 156 66.76. and refrain. Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor.- 2 Cor. 8. 9. 1 I WILL sing the story, The story of His love; How Jesus came from glory, To raise mankind above. The precious blood of Jesus Was shed for you and me, To purchase our salvation; ' Tis flowing full and free. 2 I will sing the story, How Jesus died for me; The cross on which He suffered My boast shall ever be. The precious blood, etc. 3 I will sing the story, The story of His death, How Jesus came from glory, And died to give us rest. The precious blood, etc. 4 I will sing the story Of pardon, peace, and love, For all who will receive it, A home of rest above, The precious blood, etc 87.87. and refrain. 157 The gates of it shall not be shut at all by day.-Rev. 21. 25. 1 THERE is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming A radiance from the cross afar, The Saviour's love revealing. Oh, depth of mercy! can it be That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me, for me, for me? Was left ajar for me? 2 That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of every tribe and nation. Oh, depth, etc. 61 Univ.- Bibl. Giessen FM REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 3 Press onward then, though foes may frown, 3 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, While mercy's gate is open; Accept the cross, and win the crown, Love's everlasting token.no/ wo Oh, depth, etc. 4 Beyond the river's bank we'll lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven. Ob, depth, etc. MRS. LYDIA BAXTER. 158 87.87.87.87. Surely He hath borne our griefs.- Isa. 53. 4. 1 WHAT a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bearAll because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer!! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weaknessTake it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge ,Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee: Thou wilt find a solace there. J. BRADBURY. 159 C.M. We thank Thee, and praise Thy glorious name.1 Chron. 29. 13. 1 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 honours of Thy name. ' Tis music in the sinner's ears; " Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of cancelled sin; He sets the pris'ner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood avails for me. 5 He speaks, and, list'ning to His voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe. 6 Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumt, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come; And leap, ye lame, for joy. 7 Look unto Him, ye nations; own Your God, ye fallen race; Look, and be saved by faith alone, Be justified by grace. C. WESLEY. 160 87.87.87. I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will -John 6. 38. 1 JESUS came( the heavens adoring), Came with peace from realms on high, Jesus came for men's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die. Hallelujah! hallelujah! Came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy, When our hearts are bowed with care: Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest heartfelt prayer. Hallelujah! hallelujah! Comes to save us from despair. 62 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, Bringing news of sins forgiven; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to heaven, Hallelujah! hallelujah! Now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, Shares alike our hopes and fears; Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us, Glads our hearts and dries our tears, Hallelujah! hallelujah! Cheering e'en our failing years. REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 5 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, When the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory, Let us then our homage pay. Hallelujah! ever singing, Till the dawning of the day. G. THRING. 161 76.76.76.76. Unto you therefore which believe He is precious.1 Pet. 2. 7. 10 SAVIOUR, precious Saviour, Whom yet unseen we love, O Name of might and favour, All other names above: We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee, Our holy Lord and King! 20 Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought; We worship Thee, etc. 3 In Thee all fulness dwelleth, All grace and power divine; The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is Thine: We worship Thee, etc. 4 Oh, grant the consummation Of this our song above, In endless adoration, And everlasting love: Then shall we praise and bless Thee, Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess Thee Our Saviour and our King! F. R. HAVERGAL 162 76.76.76.76. Who crowneth thee with loving kindness.- Psa. 103. 4. 1 My song shall be of Jesus: His mercy crowns my days; He fills my cup with blessings, And tunes my heart to praise. My song shall be of Jesus, The precious Lamb of God, Who gave Himself my ransom, And boug me with His blood. 2 My song shall be of Jesus, When, sitting at His feet, I call to mind His goodness In meditation sweet. My song shall be of Jesus, Whatever ill betide; 63 I'll sing the grace that saves me, And keeps me at His side. 3 My song shall be of Jesus, While pressing on my way To reach the blissful region Of pure and perfect day. And when my soul shall enter The gate of Eden fair, A song of praise to Jesus I'll sing for ever there. FANNY J. CROSBY. 163 76.76.76.76. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain.- Rev. 5. 12 1 COME, let us sing of Jesus, While hearts and accents blend: Come, let us sing of Jesus, The sinners' only Friend. His holy soul rejoices, Amid the choirs above, To hear our youthful voices, Exulting in His love. 2 We love to sing of Jesus, Who died our souls to save; We love to sing of Jesus, Triumphant o'er the grave; And in our hour of danger We'll trust His love alone, Who once slept in a manger, And now sits on the throne. 3 Then let us sing of Jesus While yet on earth we stay, And hope to sing of Jesus Throughout eternal day. For those who here confess Him He will in heaven confess; And faithful hearts that bless Him He will for ever bless. G. W. BETHUNE 164 76.76.76.76. Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it.- Isa. 38. 17 1 I OUGHT to love my Saviour; No earthly friend can be So loving, kind, and faithful, As He hath been to me. REDEMPTION Before my lips could utter His sweet and precious name, Until the present moment, His love hath been the same. 2 He left His home in glory To save my soul from death; And now in all life's dangers He still sustains my breath. I lay me down and slumber, All through the hours of night, And wake again in safety To hail the morning light. 3 It is but very little For Him that I can do; Then let me seek to serve Him My earthly journey through; And without sigh or murmur, To do His holy will, And in my daily duties His wise commands fulfil. And when I reach the mansion He has prepared for me, " Twill be my grateful pleasure My Saviour's face to see; And' mid the angels' music, Which then will greet my ear, How eagerly I'll listen My Saviour's voice to hear. 165 76.76.76.76. The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.Rev. 13. 8. 1 I LAY my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursèd load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash away my stains, White, in His blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. THROUGH CHRIST 2 I lay my wants on Jesus, All fulness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases, He does my soul redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My sorrows and my cares; He from them all releases, He all my burdens bears. 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. 166 64 77.77.77. H. BONAR. Thou art My Rock.- Psa. 71. 3. 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let 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 labours of my hands Can fulfil Thy law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, All for sin ald not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 167 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; Vile, I to the Fountain fly; Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall 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. TOPLADY. 76.76.76.76. It is finished.- John 23. 30. 1 I AM not told to labour To put away my sin; So foolish, weak, and helpless, I never could begin; But, blessèd truth, I know it! Though ruined by the fall, Christ has my soul redeemèd:Yes! Christ has done it all! REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 169 76.76. I will declare what He hath done for my soul. Psa. 66. 16. 2 I have not now to seek Him! In love He sought for me, When far from Him I wandered In sin and misery; Opening my eyes, He gave me To listen to His call: He sought me and He found me;Yes! Christ has done it all! 3 And now I cannot please Him In aught I say or do, Unless He daily helps me His glory to pursue; Still helpless and still feeble, On His strong arms I fall, My strength in pressing onward;Yes! Christ must do it all! 4 And when in heavenly glory My ransomed soul shall be From sin and all pollution For ever, ever free; I'll cast my crown before Him, And loud His grace extol! Thou hast Thyself redeemed me;-- Yes! Thou hast done it all! 168 C.M. Let us exalt His name together.- Psa. 34. 3. 1 THERE is a name I love to hear, I love to speak its worth; It sounds like music in mine ear, The sweetest name on earth. 2 It tells me of a Saviour's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. 3 It tells me of a Father's smile Beaming upon His child; It cheers me through this little while, Through desert, waste, and wild. 4 Jesus, the name I love so well, The name I love to hear; No saint on earth its worth can tell, No heart conceive how dear. 5 This name shall shed its fragrance still Along this thorny road; Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill That leads me up to God. 6 And there, with all the blood- bought throng, From sin and sorrow free, I'll sing the new eternal song Of Jesu's love to me. F. WHITFIELD. 1 I LOVE to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. 2 I love to tell the story, Because I know it's true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else could do. 65 3 I love to tell the story: More wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies Of all our golden dreams. 4 I love to tell the story; It did so much for me; And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. 5 I love to tell the story; ' Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. 6 I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own holy word. 7 I love to tell the story; For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest. 8 And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, " Twill be the old, old story, That I have loved so long. K. HANKEY. 170 97.107.99. The Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.John 10. 11. 1 THERE were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold; But one was out on the hills away, Far off from the gates of goldAway on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherd's care. REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 2" Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine, Are they not enough for Thee?" But the Shepherd made answer," This of Mine Has wandered away from Me; And although the road be rough and steep I go to the desert to find My sheep." 3 But none of the ransomed ever knew How deep were the waters crossed; Nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed through Ere He found His sheep that was lost. Out in the desert He heard its cry, Sick, and helpless, and ready to die. 4" Lord, whence are those blood- drops all the way, That mark out the mountain's track?" " They were shed for one who had gone astray Ere the Shepherd could bring him back." " Lord, whence are Thy hands so rent and torn?" " They are pierced to- night by many a thorn." 5 And all through the mountains, thunder riven, And up from the rocky steep, There arose a cry to the gate of heaven, " Rejoice! I have found My sheep!" And the angels echoed around the throne, " Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own!" E. C. CLEPHANE. 171 87.87.77. A Friend that sticketh closer than a brother.Prov. 18. 24. 1 ONE there is above all others Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's-. Costly, free, and knows no end: They who once His kindness prove Find it everlasting love. 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, Could, or would, have shed his blood? Christ the Saviour died to have us Reconciled in Him to God: This was boundless love, indeed! Jesus is a Friend in need. 3 When He lived on earth abased, Friend of sinners was His name; Now above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same. Still He calls them brethren, friends; And to all their wants attends. 4 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often What a Friend we have above; But when home our souls are brought We will love Thee as we ought. J. NEWTON. 172 65.65.65.65. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.John 1. 4. 1 JESUS, great Redeemer, Source of life divine! In our souls for ever G ant the light to shine! Light of peace eternal, Prince of Peace, restore; Light of life immortal, Shine for evermore! 2 Bread for sinners broken, Bread of life indeed! Manna for the hungry, In their sorest need! Pledge of our salvation, How we thirst for Thee!Cup of heavenly blessing, Wine of Charity! 3 Thou, O holy Saviour, Come and enter in; Cleanse away the impress Of our dreadful sin! Make us pure, we pray Thee, Thou who art so pure! Let Thy perfect image In our heart endure. 4 Spirit, Holy Spirit, Aid us with Thy love; Give Thy gentle presence, Ever- blessèd Dove! Father, O receive us, Now for Jesus' sake, Our unworthy worship Condescend to take! From" Hymns on the Holy Communion," by ADA CAMBRIDGE, by permission of Messrs. Houlston and Sons. 66 173 REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. 84.84.8884. This is my Friend.- Sol. Song 5. 16. 1 ONE there is above all othersOh, how He loves! His is love beyond a brother'sOh, how He loves! Earthly friends may fail or leave us, One day soothe, another grieve us, But this Friend will ne'er deceive usOh, how He loves! 2' Tis eternal life to know HimOh, how He loves! Think, ah, think, how much we owe HimOh, how He loves! With His precious blood He bought us, In the wilderness He sought us, To lis fold He kindly brought usOh, how He loves! 3 We have found a friend in JesusOh, how He loves! ' Tis His great delight to bless usOh, how He loves! How our hearts delight to hear Him Bid us dwell in safety near Him; Why should we distrust or fear Him? Oh, how He loves! 4 Through His name we are forgivenOh, how He loves! Backward shall our foes be drivenOh, how He loves! Best of blessings He'll provide us, Nought but good shall e'er betide us, Safe to glory He will guide usOh, how He loves! MARIANNE NUNN. 174 87.87.87.87. Oh, give thanks unto the God of heaven.- Psa. 136. 26. 1 COME with grateful hearts and voices, Humbly kneel before His throne! Every living thing rejoices, He is God, our God alone! Haste, ye children, to adore Him t Swell the everlasting song! All ye people bow before Him! Earth and sea His praise prolong. 2 Praise Him for His love unending! Praise Him for His precious Son, Lo! His gifts are still descending; Praise Him! praise Him! ev'ry one. Haste, ye children, etc. 3 He is King of kings for ever, Sing His love from shore to shore, Let your praises, like a river, Flow to Him for evermore! Haste, ye children, etc. 175 8887.8887. The desire of our soul is to Thy Name.- Isa. 26. 8. 1 THERE is a Name of sweeter sound Than e'er in earth or heaven is found, That spreads the balm of peace aroundThe blessed Name is Jesus. There is a Friend whose eye surveys Our varied wants, our clouded ways, Who crowns with mercy all our daysThat faithful Friend is Jesus. 67 2 In time of sickness, care, and woe, There is a Voice that whispers low, That bids our tears forget to flowIt is the Voice of Jesus. There is a Love whose truth shall last Unchanged when time itself is past, Where not a shade of fear is castThe precious Love of Jesus. 3 There is a Hope serenely bright, That comes to earth with pinions white, And makes the darkest moment lightThe Hope of rest with Jesus. There is a Home of endless spring, Where saints and angels ever sing; And thither now we spread our wingIt is the Home of Jesus. REPENTANCE AND FAITH. REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 176 85.83. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.- Prov. 3. 5. 1 I AM trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, Trusting only Thee! Trusting Thee for full salvation, Great and free. 2 I am trusting Thee for pardon, At Thy feet I bow; For Thy grace and tender mercy, Trusting now. 3 I am trusting Thee for cleansing In the crimson flood; Trusting Thee to make me holy By Thy blood. 4 I am trusting Thee to guide me; Thou alone shalt lead, Every day and hour supplying All my need. 5 I am trusting Thee for power, Thine can never fail; Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me Must prevail. Ingr 6 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; Never let me fall; I am trusting Thee for ever, And for all. F. R. HAVERGAL. 77.77. I will trust, and not be afraid.- Isa. 12. 2 1 HAPPY, Saviour, would I be, If I could but trust in Thee! Trust Thy wisdom me to guide, Trust Thy goodness to provide. 2 Trust Thy saving love and power, Trust Thee every day and hour, Trust Thy blood to cleanse my soul, Trust Thy grace to make me whole. 3 Trust Thee, living, dying, too, Trust Thee all my journey through; Trust Thee, till my feet shall be Planted on the crystal sea. 4 Trust Thee, ever blessed Lamb, Till I wear the victor's palm: Trust Thee till my soul shall be Wholly swallowed up in Thee. F. H. NEVIN. 178 886.886. God also hath highly exalted Him.- Phil. 2. 9. 1 JESUS, in regions brighter far Than sun, or moon, or glittering star, Where angels bow the knee; Children, in glory all arrayed, In raptures sing Thy praise, who said, " Come, little ones, to Me." 68 2 Dear Saviour, I'm a sinful child, My soul with guilt is all defiled, Yet, Lord, I come to Thee; Thou wilt not cast me out, I know, For Thou didst say, when here below, " Come, little ones, to Me." 3 My heart is so disposed to pride, And oft inclined to turn aside, And wander far from Thee: But never let me slight the love That whispers sweetly from above " Come, little ones, to Me." 4 I come! Lord, pardon all my sin, Create me clean and pure within, From Satan's chains set free; Then will I in Thy love rejoice, And bless that kind inviting voice: " Come, little ones, to Me." 179 76.76.76.76. They that be whole need not a Physician, but thes that are sick.- Matt. 9. 12. 1 I NEED Thee, precious Jesus, For I am full of sin; My soul is dark and guilty, My heart is dead within; I need the cleansing fountain Where I can always flee ,The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. REPENTANCE AND FAITH. 2 I need Thee, blessed Jesus, For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store; I need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay. 3 I need Thee, blessed Jesus, I need a friend like Thee; A friend to soothe and pity, A friend to care for me. I need the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care, To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share. I need Thee, blessed Jesus, And hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow, And seated on Thy throne! -There, with Thy blood- bought children, My joy shall ever be, To sing Thy praise, Lord Jesus, To gaze, my Lord, on Thee. 180 F. WHITFIELD. 664.6664. Lord, I believe.- Mark 9. 24. 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour Divine. Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, Oh, let me from this day Be wholly Thine. 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, Oh, may my love to Thee, Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire. 3 When 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. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Saviour, then in love, Fear and distrust remove, Oh, bear me safe above ,A ransomed soul. 181 L.M. Love the Lord your God with all your heart.Deut. 13. 3. RAY PALME 1 My heart, O God, be wholly Thine, I would not keep it back from Thee; Nor wish to shun the grace Divine, Which asks this humble gift of me. 69 2 Oh, take it now, and let Thy love For evermore within me dwell; And may Thy Spirit from above Teach me to serve my Master well. 182 3 Afar be every thought of sin, Afar be every wish to stray; Let truth and holiness begin To lead me up the heavenward way. 4 Make this my only aim and care, To seek Thy praise in all I do; To consecrate each act with prayer, As I my daily work pursue. 5 More like to Thee, my blessed Lord, I would be, as my days pass by, With patience, love, and wisdom stored, Ready to live, and fit to die. W. J. MATHAMS. 888.6. By grace ye are saved.- Eph. 2. 5. 1 JUST as I am- without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to TheeO Lamb of God, I come! 2 Just as I am- and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot- To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spotO Lamb of God, I come! 3 Just as I am- though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, With fears within and wars withoutO Lamb of God, I come! 4 Just as I am- poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to findO Lamb of God, I come! 5 Just as I am- Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believeO Lamb of God, I come! 6 Just as I am- Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down: Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine aloneO Lamb of God, I come! CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 183 S.M. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.Matt. 3. 8. 1 REPENTANCE 2 3 4 5 IF Jesus Christ was sent To save us from our sin, And kindly teach us to repent, We should at once begin. ' Tis not enough to say We're sorry and repent; Yet still go on, from day to day, Just as we always went. Repentance is, to leave The sins we loved before, And show that we in earnest grieve By doing so no more. Lord, make us thus sincere, To watch as well as pray; However small, however dear, Take all our sins away. And since the Saviour came To make us turn from sin, With holy grief and humble shame May we at once begin. ANN TAYLOR. 184 777.5. When Thou hearest, forgive.- 1 Kings 8. 30. 1 GOD of pity, God of grace, When we humbly seek Thy face, Bend from heaven, Thy dwelling- place; Hear, forgive, and save! 2 When we in Thy temple meet, Spread our wants before Thy feet, Pleading at the mercy- seat; Look from heaven and save! 3 When Thy love our hearts shall fill, And we long to do Thy will, 70 AND FAITH. 4 Should we wander from Thy fold, And our love to Thee grow cold, With a pitying eye behold: Lord, forgive and save! Turning to Thy holy hill: Lord, accept and save! 5 Should the hand of sorrow press, Earthly care and want distress, May our souls Thy peace possess: Jesus, hear and save! 6 And whate'er our cry may be, When we lift our hearts to Thee, From our burden set us free: Hear, forgive, and save! 185 ELIZA F. MORRIS. ♥ 65.65.7765. 0 Thou that hearest prayer.- Psa. 65. 2. 1 0 MY Saviour! hear me, Draw me close to Thee; Thou hast paid my ransom, Thou hast died for me: Now by simple faith I claim Pardon through Thy gracious name; Thou! my Ark of Safety, Let me fly to Thee. 2 0 my Saviour! bless me, Bless me while I pray; Grant Thy grace to help me, Take my fear away. I believe Thy promise, Lord; I will trust Thy holy Word; Thou! my soul's Redeemer, Bless me while I pray. 30 my Saviour! love me, Make me all Thine own; Leave me not to wander In this world alone: Bless my way with light divine, Let Thy glory round me shine; Thou! my Rock, my Refuge, Make me all Thine own. 4 0 my Saviour! guard me, Keep me evermore; Bless me, love me guide me, Till my work is o'er; May I then, with glad surprise, Chant Thy praise beyond the skies; There with Thee, my Saviour, Dwell for evermore. FANNY J. CROSBY. REPENTAN CE AND FAITH. ED SHE Give us holy freedom, 3 Fill our hearts with love; Draw us, Holy Jesus, To the realms above. 186 76.76.76.76. I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession.-- Dan. 9. 4. 1 WE bring to Thee, dear Saviour, Our song of love and praise; Accept, we humbly pray Thee, The melody we raise. We know we cannot praise Thee As angels do above; But still Thou wilt receive us Into Thy heart of Love. 2 We come to make confession, Of sinful word and deed; To ask that in Thy mercy From guilt we may be freed. We come in all our weakness To worship near Thy throne; And though Thou art so holy Our service Thou wilt own. 3 We bring to Thee the sorrows, That vex us day by day: Though some may not regard them Thou wilt not turn away. We may have secret trials, Thine eye alone can see; And longings after goodness Known only unto Thee. 4 0 Jesu, keep us near Thee, And, that we may not stray Into earth's sinful pathways, Protect us all the way; Until our journey ended ,We shall no longer roam, But live with Thee for ever In Love's most loving Home. W. G. WILLS. 187 65.65. Ask, and it shall be given you.- Luke 11. 9. 1 JESUS, meek and gentle, Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. 2 Pardon our offences, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. 4 Lead us on our journey, Be Thyself the Way Through this night of darkness, To eternal day. 71 5 Jesus, meek and gentle, Son of God most high, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. G. R. PRYNNE. 188 65.65.65.65.65.65. and refrain. The meekness and gentleness of Christ.- 2 Cor. 10. 1 1 HEAR us, holy Saviour, Thou Whose gentle care Tends the young and feeble, Hear our simple prayer; Lord, we are unworthy In Thy sight to stand, Yet we come before Thee By Thy kind command. Hear us, holy Saviour, Thou Whose gentle care Tends the young and feeble, Hear our simple prayer. Hear, O hear, Saviour, hear. 2 Pardon our offences; Guard us from all ill; Make us, like true children, Love Thy holy will; Let not sin beguile us From Thy paths to stray, But with Thy great mercy Keep us night and day. Pardon our offences; Guard us from all ill; Make us like true children, Love Thy holy will. Hear, O hear, Saviour, hear. G. T. CONGREVE( by permission, from " Gems of Song"). THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. 189 L.M. Let your light so shine before men.- Matt. 5. 16. 1 So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honours of our Saviour God, When His salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 190 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride; While justice, temperance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 The gospel bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope, The bright appearance of the Lord: And faith stands leaning on His word. WATTS. 87.87. Be ye holy; for I am holy.- 1 Pet. 1. 16. 1 CHRISTIAN children must be holy, Serving God from day to day; Never is the time too early For a Christian to obey. 2 He, who is our great example, Let no moment run to loss; Not one precious hour He wasted From the cradle to the cross. 3 Soon He sorrowed, soon He suffered; We must meek and gentle be, S Little pain and childish trial Ever bearing patiently. 4 Soon He showed a Son's obedience; We must early learn to do, Not our own will, but our Father's, And be found obedient too. MRS. ALEXANDER. 191 87.87.87.87. 72 Go ye also into the vineyard.- Matt. 20. 4. 1 Do we love our gentle Saviour, We must labour while' tis day; Work for Jesus, work for Jesus, Till the sunlight fades away, Bird and bee, and sparkling fountain, Each their cheerful work pursue; Oh, how pleasant to remember There is something we can do. We are pilgrims bound for Zion, We must labour while' tis day. Work for Jesus, work for Jesus, Till the sunlight fades away. 2 We can drop a word of kindness, And perhaps that word may be Like an acorn by the wayside, Growing up a stately tree. Wretched homes of want and sorrow, When our tearful eyes behold, We can bring the helpless children To our Saviour's precious fold. We are pilgrims, etc. 3 While we sing to those around us Of our glorious home above, We may lead a careless wanderer To a Saviour's pardoning love. We can help to send the gospel O'er the ocean far away, If we love our gentle Saviour, We must labour while' tis day. We are pilgrims, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 192 77.77. The redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion.- Isa. 51. 11. 1 CHILDREN of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. 2 We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Shout, ye ransomed flock, and blest You on Jesus' throne shall rest; There your seat is now prepared, There your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand On the borders of our land; Jesus, God's exalted Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 5 Onward, then, we gladly press Through this earthly wilderness; Only, Lord, our leader be, And we still will follow Thee. T. CENNICK. 193 77.77. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.- Phil. 2. 5. 1 JESUS, make my froward heart Humble, teachable, and mild, Upright, simple, free from art ,Like a little weanèd child. 2 From all pride and envy free, Teach me to obey Thy will; Pleased with all that pleases Thee ,Love, and praise, and bless Thee still. 3 Every little child relies On a care beyond his own; Knows he's neither strong nor wise, Fears to stir a step alone. 4 What Thou shalt to- day provide, Let me as a child receive; What to- morrow may betide, Calmly to Thy wisdom leave. 5 Let me, Lord, on Thee rely, While my heart to Thee I give; Happy, when I come to die, If I die with Thee to live. J. NEWTON. 194 77.77. We love Him, because He first loved us.- 1 John 4. 19. 1 SAVIOUR, teach me, day by day, Love's sweet lesson to obey: Sweeter lesson cannot beLoving Him who first loved me. 2 With a childlike heart of love, At Thy bidding may I move; Prompt to serve and follow Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 73 3 Teach me all Thy steps to trace, Strong to follow in Thy grace, Learning how to love from Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 4 Love, in loving finds employ,- In obedience all her joy; Ever new that joy will be, Loving Him who first loved me. 5 Thus may I rejoice to show That I feel the love I owe; Singing, till Thy face I see, Of His love who first loved me. JANE E. LEESON. 195 75.75. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.Prov. 12. 22. 1 SPEAK the truth, for that is right, Whatsoe'er befall, Let your hearts be clear as light, Open unto all. 2 Well you know deceit is sin; Satan loves a lie; If a falsehood you begin, He is waiting by. 3 Speak the truth, for God is true, And your voice is heard; He is watching over you, Marking every word. 4 Oh, be honest in your youth; Those who have deceived, Even when they speak the truth, Will not be believed. 5 Pray to Jesus for His might, For by that alone Every sin with which you fight Can be overthrown. 6 By that path may you be led Which your Saviour trod; Of the pure in heart He said, They shall see their God. COUNTESS OF JERSEY. 196 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. L.M. Leaving us an example.- 1 Pet. 2. 21. 1 My dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in Thy word; But in Thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was Thy truth, and such Thy zeal, Such deference to Thy Father's will; Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains, and the midnight air, Witnessed the fervour of Thy prayer; The desert Thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and Thy victory too. 4 Be Thou my Pattern, make me bear More of Thy gracious image here; Then God the Judge shall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb. WATTS. 197 L.M. While he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David.- 2 Chron. 34. 3. 1 ОH, happy they who know the Lord While youthful days are bright and fair; Who day and night peruse His word, And hearken to His teaching there. 2 Oh, happy they who trust the Lord, Whose faith upon its Saviour leans; His rod and staff shall help afford, And guide them through life's changeful scenes. 3 Oh, happy they who fear the Lord When Pleasure chants her guileful song; With purer joys their souls accord, And scorn to join her giddy throng. 4 Oh, happy they who serve the Lord, From youth to age His word obey; His smile shall be their rich reward, And crowns that cannot fade away. W. H. GROSER. 198 C.M. If sinners entice thee, consent thou not.- Prov. 1. 10. 1 WHY should we spend our youthful days In folly and in sin, When wisdom shows her pleasant ways And bids us walk therein? 2 Folly and sin our peace destroy; They glitter, and are past; They yield us but a moment's joy, And end in death at last. 74 3 But if true wisdom we possess, Our joys shall never cease; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 4 Oh, may we in our youthful days Attend to wisdom's voice; And make these holy, happy ways Our own delightful choice! J. BURTON. 199 88.88.88. He shall save the humble person.- Job 22. 29. 1 THE bird that soars on highest wing Builds on the ground her lowly nest; And she that doth most sweetly sing, Sings in the shade when all things rest: In lark and nightingale we see, What honour hath humility. 2 When Mary chose the better part, She meekly sat at Jesus' feet; And Lydia's gently- opened heart Was made for God's own temple meet: Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility. 3 The saint that wears heaven's brightest crown In deepest adoration bends; The weight of glory bears him down The most, when most his soul ascends: Nearest the throne itself must be The footstool of humility. J. MONTGOMERY. 200 86.86.86. Faithful in that which is least.- Luke 16. 10. 1 I CANNOT do great things for Him, Who did so much for me; But I would like to show my love, Dear Jesus, unto Thee: Faithful in very little things, O Saviour, may I be. 2 There are small things in daily life In which I may obey, And thus may show my love to Thee; And always every dayThere are some little loving words Which I for Thee may say. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. 3 There are small crosses I may take, Small burdens I may bear, Small acts of faith, and deeds of love, Small sorrows I may share; And little bits of work for Thee, I may do everywhere. 4 So I ask Thee, Lord, to give me grace My little place to fill, That I may ever walk with Thee, And ever do Thy will; And in each duty great or small, I may be faithful still. 201 1 KIND words can never die, Cherished and blest, 64.64.666.4. and refrain. Be ye kind one to another.- Eph. 4. 32. God knows how deep they lie, Stored in the breast; Like childhood's simple rhymes, Said o'er a thousand times, Ay, in all years and climes, Distant and near. Kind words can never die, No, never die. 2 Sweet thoughts can never die, Though, like the flowers, Their brightest hues may fly In wintry hours. But when the gentle dew Gives them their charms anew, With many an added hue They bloom again. Sweet thoughts can never die, No, never die. 3 Our souls can never die, Though in the tomb We may all have to lie, Wrapped in its gloom. What though the flesh decay Souls pass in peace away, Live through eternal day With Christ above. Our souls can never die, 100 No, never die. ABBY HUTCHINSON. Do it so bravely, so kindly, so well, Angels will hasten the story to tell. Dare, dare, dare to do right! Dare, dare, dare to be true! Dare to be true! dare to be true! 2 Dare to do right! dare to be true! Other men's failures can never save you; Stand by your conscience, your honour, your faith; Stand like a hero, and battle till death. Dare to do right, etc. 3 Dare to do right! dare to be true! God, who created you, cares for you too; Treasures the tears that His striving ones shed, Counts and protects every hair of your head. Dare to do right, etc. 4 Dare to do right! dare to be true! Keep the great judgment- seat always in view; Look at your work as you'll look at it then202 810.1010. and refrain. Thou shalt do that which is right.- Deut. 6. 18. 1 DARE to do right! dare to be true! You have a work that no other can do, 75 Scanned by Jehovah, and angels, and men. Dare to do right, etc. 5 Dare to do right! dare to be true! Jesus, your Saviour, will carry you through; City, and mansion, and throne all in sight, Can you not dare to be true and do right? Dare to do right, etc. G. L. TAYLOR. 203 75.75.7775. Buy the truth, and sell it not.- Prov. 23. 23. 1 BE the matter what it may, Always speak the truth; Whether work or whether play, Always speak the truth. Never from this rule depart, Grave it deeply on your heart, Written' tis on virtue's chart, Always speak the truth 2 There's a charm in verity, Always speak the truth There is meanness in a lie, Always speak the truth He is but a coward slave Who, a present pain to waive, Stoops to falsehood; then be brave, Always speak the truth. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. Help us, O God our Father, To purify the heart, " Tis Thine the work, O Saviour, To cleanse each hidden part. 3 When you're wrong the folly own, Always speak the truth; There's a victory to be won, Always speak the truth. He who speaks with lying tongue Adds to wrong a greater wrong; Then with courage true and strong, Always speak truth. 204 75.76. and refrain. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth.- Eph. 6. 14. 1 STANDING by a purpose true, Heeding God's command, Honour them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's Band! Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known. 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host, By joining Daniel's Band. Dare to be, etc. 3 Many giants great and tall, Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel's Band, Dare to be, etc. 4 Hold the gospel banner high, On to victory grand; Satan and his host defy, And shout for Daniel's Band. Dare to be, etc. P. P. BLISS. 205 76.76.76.76. Turn from it, and pass away.- Prov. 4. 15. 1 ОH, put away the evil Of guilt and wilful sin, And cast afar each idol, That Christ may enter in. Hast thou a worldly motive That claims to share His throne? Oh, fling away that rival, And worship Him alone! 2 Oh, root away each passion That is not pure, divine, And in the heart thus cleansed, His light and truth shall shine. 76 ' 3 Throw down each wall that standeth Before Thy holy grace, And make each heart, O Father, A holy, sacred place; Oh, give Thy strong salvation, Oh, give Thy grace divine, Oh, give Thy faith that saveth, And make us wholly Thine! 206 C.M. We will remember the name of the Lord our God. -Psa. 20. 7. A. D. GOODY. 1 0 LORD, while life and hope are young, And all are kind to me, While strains of pleasure fill my tongue, Let me remember Thee. 2 Where'er my wayward footsteps turn, Whate'er mine eyes may see, May I Thy power, Thy love discern, And thus remember Thee. 3 And when to man's estate I Though rich or poor I be, May all my feelings heavenward flow, And I remember Thee. 4 And oh, when evil days shall fall, And health and comfort flee, 1 grow, ' Midst sorrow's cloud and suffering's thrall, May I remember Thee. 2 5 And thus, till life itself shall end, And I from sin am free, Creator, Father, Guardian, Friend, May I remember Thee. 207 S.M. Not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work. James 1. 25. LORD, help us as we sing, To mean the words we use, And not to mock the Heavenly King, And all His love abuse. Lord, help us as we pray, To come with hearts sincere, And as we run in wisdom's way, To seek Thy blessing here. 3 4 6 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. 209 C.M. We will remember Thy love.- Sol. Song 1. 4. 1 REMEMBER thy Creator now, In these thy youthful days; Lord, help us as we hear, To treasure up Thy word, And not to- morrow to appear As if it were unheard. Lord, help us while we live, Thy servants to abide; Our food and raiment kindly give, And all we need provide. Lord, help us when we die, To reach yon heavenly shore, And with Thy holy ones on high To praise Thee evermore. 208 MRS. M. E. SHELLY. 1111.1112. and refrain. The light dwelleth with him.- Dan. 2. 22. 1 LIGHT in the darkness, sailor, day is at hand! See o'er the foaming billows Fair Haven's land. Drear was the voyage, sailor, now almost o'er; Safe within the lifeboat, sailor, pull for the shore. Pull for the shore, sailor, pull for the shore! Heed not the rolling waves, but bend to the oar; Safe in the lifeboat, sailor, cling to self no more! Leave the poor old stranded wreck and pull for the shore. 2 Trust in the lifeboat, sailor; all else will fail, Stronger the surges dash and fiercer the gale; Heed not the stormy winds, though loudly they roar, Watch the" Bright and Morning Star," and pull for the shore. Pull for the shore, etc. 3 Bright gleams the morning, sailor, uplift the eye; Clouds and darkness disappearing, glory is nigh! Safe in the lifeboat, sailor, sing evermore, " Glory, glory, hallelujah!" Pull for the shore. Pull for the shore, etc. P. P. BLISS. He will accept thine early vow, And listen to thy praise. 2 Remember thy Creator now, And seek Him while He's near; For evil days will come, when thou Shalt find no comfort near. 3 Remember thy Creator now; His willing servant be! Then, when thy head in death shall bow, He will remember thee. 77 4 Almighty God! our hearts incline Thy heavenly voice to hear; Let all our future days be Thine, Devoted to Thy fear. 210 J. BURTON. 76.76.76.76. and refrain. I will follow Thee.- Luke 9. 57. 1 THE world looks very beautiful, And full of joy to me; The sun shines out in glory bright On everything I see; I know I shall be happy While in the world I stay, For I will follow Jesus, And follow all the way. 2 I'm but a little pilgrim, My journey's just begun; They say I shall meet sorrow Before my journey's done. The world is full of sorrow And suffering, they say, But I will follow Jesus, And follow all the way. 3 Then, like a little pilgrim, Whatever I may meet, I'll take it, joy or sorrow, And lay at Jesus' feet; He'll comfort me in trouble, He'll wipe my tears away; With joy I'll follow Jesus, And follow all the way. 4 Then trials cannot vex me, And pain I need not fear; For when I'm close by Jesus Grief cannot come too near: THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: Not even death can harm me, When death I meet one day; To heaven I'll follow Jesus, And follow all the way. ANNA B. WARNER. 211 Give an account of thy stewardship.- Luke 16. 2. 1 GOD entrusts to all Talents few or many; None so young and small That they have not any. 212 56.56. 2 Though the great and wise Have a greater number, Yet my one I prize, And it must not slumber. 3 God will surely ask, Ere I enter heaven, Have I done the task Which to me was given? 4 Little drops of rain Bring the springing flowers, And I may attain Much by little powers. 5 Every little mite, Every little measure, Helps to spread the light, Helps to swell the treasure. J. EDMESTON. 73.73.7773. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly.Prov. 14. 17. 1 BE not swift to take offence, Let it pass! Anger is a foe to sense, Let it pass! Brood not darkly o'er a wrong, Which will disappear ere long; Rather sing this cheery song, Let it pass! 2 Echo not an angry word, Let it pass! Think how often you have erred, Let it pass! Since our joys must pass away Like the dewdrops on the spray, Wherefore should our sorrow stay? Let it pass! HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 3 If for good you suffer ill, Let it pass! Oh, be kind and gentle still, Let it pass! Time at last makes all things straight; Let us not resent but wait, And our triumph shall be great: Let it pass! 78 American. HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 213 85.83. I will give you rest.- Matt. 11. 28. 1 ART thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? " 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 labour, Many a tear. 5 If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last? Sorrow vanquished, labour ended, Jordan past. 6 If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me, Nay? Not till earth, and not till heaven Pass away. 7 Finding, following, weeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless? Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answer, Yes! STEPHEN OF SABA, tr. by J. M NEALE. 214 S.M. The lip of truth shall be established for everProv. 12. 19. 1 HELP me, my God, to speak True words to Thee each day: True let my voice be when I praise, And trustful when I pray. 2 3 4 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: HELPS AND HINDRANCES. We are frail and fleeting, Thou art still the same, All life's joys are meeting In Thy blessed name. Sing a hymn to Jesus, When the heart is faint; Tell it all to Jesus, Comfort or complaint. Thy words are true to me, Let mine to Thee be true; The speech of my whole heart and soul, However low and few. True words of grief for sin, Of longing to be free, Of groaning for deliverance, And likeness, Lord, to Thee. True words of faith and hope, Of godly joy and grief, Lord, I believe, oh, hear my cry, Help Thou my unbelief. H. BONAR. 215 C.M. I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.- Phil. 4. 11. 1 FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at Thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise;2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free; The blessings of Thy grace impart, And make me live to Thee. 3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine My path of life attend; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. ANNE STEELE. 216 65.65.65.65.65.65. Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns.Eph. 5. 19. 1 SING a hymn to Jesus, When the heart is faint, Tell it all to Jesus, Comfort or complaint; If the work is sorrow, If the way is long, If thou dread'st the morrow, Tell it Him in song; Though thy heart be aching For the crown and palm, Keep thy spirit waking With a thankful psalm. 2 Jesus, we are lowly, Thou art very high; We are all unholy, Thou art purity. 3 All His words are music, Though they make me weep, Infinitely tender, 79 Infinitely deep. Time can never render All in Him I see; Infinitely tender, Human deity. Sing a hymn to Jesus, When the heart is faint, Tell it all to Jesus, Comfort or complaint. 4 Jesus, let me love Thee, Infinitely sweet; What are the poor odours I bring to Thy feet? Yet I love Thee, love TheeCome into my heart; And ere long remove me To be where Thou art. Thus I sing to Jesus, When the heart is faint; So I tell to Jesus, Comfort or complaint. E. PAXTON HOOD. 217 C.M. We shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.- 1 John 3. 2. 1 JESUS, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter found than Thy blest name, O Saviour of mankind! 30 hope of every contrite heart O joy of all the meek; To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 4 But what to those who find? Ah thisNor tongue nor pen can show, The love of Jesus,-what it is, None but His loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only joy be Thou, As Thou our crown wilt be; Jesus, be Thou our glory now And through eternity. BERNARD of Clairvaux, tr. by E. CASWALL. 218 65.65. In Thy presence is fulness of joy.- Psa. 16. 11. 1 GOOD to be with Jesus On the mountain height, Where the glorious vision Opens to our sight. 2 Good to be with Jesus In the valley low, Where the suffering thousands Ever come and go. 3 Good to be with Jesus, Taking up the cross, Treading in His footprints, Counting gain but loss. 4 Good to be with Jesus As the last hour nears, His own voice so gentle, Stilling all our fears. 5 Good to be with Jesus ,This our song shall be, Gazing on His glory Through eternity. W. H. WHITBREAD. 219 C.M. A Name which is above every name.- Phil. 2. 9. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; ' Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Dear Name! the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding- place, My never- failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 80. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art I'll praise Thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death! J. NEWTON. 220 87.87.47. To be with Christ; which is far better.- Phil. 1. 23. 1 CHILDREN, who are gone to glory, Mingle now their sweetest strains, And, with countless choirs of angels, Meeting on the heavenly plains, Songs triumphant Tune their harps, where Jesus reigns. 2 When on earth they had afflictions, Nature's trying, tempting foes; Now, secure from every danger, They enjoy a sweet repose; Peace eternal Hath succeeded all their woes. 3 Lord, enable us to copy All their excellences here; Know, like them, a dying Saviour, Feel His love and learn His fear; That in glory We with them may soon appear. J. BURTON. 221 77.77. I will lead them.- Isa. 42. 16. 1 FATHER, lead me day by day, Ever in Thine own sweet way; Teach me to be pure and true, Show me what I ought to do. 2 When in danger, make me brave; Make me know that Thou canst save: Keep me save by Thy dear side; Let me in Thy love abide. 3 When I'm tempted to do wrong, Make me steadfast, wise, and strong; And when all alone I stand Shield me with Thy mighty hand. 4 When my heart is full of glee, Help me to remember Thee ,Happy most of all to know That my Father loves me so. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 5 When my work seems hard and dry, May I press on cheerily; Help me patiently to bear Pain and hardship, toil and care. 6 May I see the good and bright When they pass before my sight; May I hear the heavenly voice When the pure and wise rejoice. 7 May I do the good I know, Be Thy loving child below, Then at last go home to Thee, Evermore Thy child to be. 222 77.77. Be clothed with humility.- 1 Pet. 5. 5. 1 LORD, if Thou Thy grace impart, Poor in spirit, meek in heart, I shall as my Saviour be ,Clothèd with humility: J. P. HOPPS. 2 Simple, teachable, and mild, Changed into a little child, Pleased with all the Lord provides, Weaned from all the world besides. 3 Father, fix my soul on Thee; Every evil let me flee: Nothing want, beneath, above; Happy in Thy care and love. 223 4 Oh, that all may seek and find Every good in Christ combined: Him let every saint adore; Trust Him, praise Him, evermore! C. WESLEY. 86.86.86.86. This Man receiveth sinners.- Luke 15. 2. 1' TIS Jesus when the burdened heart Is sinking' neath its load; And Jesus when the trembling steps Can hardly keep the road; And Jesus when the sun of joy Has set in sorrow's night; For He alone can soothe the pain Or guide the steps aright.. 2' Tis Jesus when the infant tongue Can hardly lisp the name; And when the form is bent with age, ' Tis Jesus just the same; For on our way to pastures green, Lest we from Him should stray, Our Shepherd walks before His sheep, And leads them all the way. 3' Tis Jesus for the friendless one, The weary, sad, and lone; And Jesus for the sinner's hope To change the heart of stone; And Jesus when the hour has come To cross the silent stream; Then Jesus, Jesus evermore, Shall be our new song's theme. M. E. SERVOSS. 224 888.6. Followers of God, as dear children.- Eph. 5. 1. 1 ACCEPTING, Lord, Thy gracious call, Low at Thy feet I humbly fall; Now set me free from Satan's thrall, And let me follow Thee. 2 My Teacher, Ruler, Pattern, Guide, Ne'er let me wander from Thy side, Nor from the narrow pathway slide, But closely follow Thee. 3 By meekness, patience, kindness, prayer, By works of love and friendly care, By holy conduct everywhere, Help me to follow Thee. 4 When fears and foes beset my way, When darkest clouds obscure my day, And easier paths tempt me to stray, Help me to follow Thee. 5 Courageously, whoe'er my foes, With cheerfulness whate'er oppose, Unto my journey's final close, Help me to follow Thee. 81 6 Along the heavenly pathway bright, No more with foes and fears to fight; By victory crowned, and robed in white, I'll ever follow Thee. NEWMAN HALL. 225 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 65.65.65.65. This is not your rest.- Micah 2. 10. 1 LIFE is not all sunshine; Should the morn be fair, Noon may bring its tempest Black with strife or care: This is not our dwelling, Let whatever come, We are pilgrims only, Earth is not our home. 2 Life has joys to try us, Specious lures to prove Whether we are worthy Of a Father's love; Life has storms to warn us That this barren sand Is but on our passage To the better land. 3 Forward, Christian pilgrim, Fix not here thy tent; Look not round in envy, Doubt, or discontent. Forward, Christian racer, To the work press on, Till of thy high calling Thou the prize hast won. 4 Forward, Christian soldier, Firm to do or die; Let not fear defraud thee Of thy victory. Here are pain and sorrow, Here are grief and care; To that good land hasten, Only joy is there. 226 888.4. Not my will, but Thine, be done.- Luke 22. 42. 1 My God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home, on life's rough way, Oh, teach me from my heart to say, Thy will be done! 2 Though dark my path and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, Thy will be done! 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved, no longer nigh, Submissive still would I replyThy will be done! 4 If Thou should'st call me to resign What most I prize, it ne'er was mine; I only yield Thce what was Thine; Thy will be done! 82 5 Should grief or sickness waste away My life in premature decay, My Father, still I strive to sayThy will be done!! 6 Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to Thee I leave the rest, Thy will be done! 7 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to sayThy will be doue! 8 Then when on earth I breathe no more The prayer, oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, Thy will be done! CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. 227 77.77. and chorus. Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me.- Psa. 25. 4. 1 JESUS, teach me truth divine, Take my heart, and seal it Thine; Feed me from Thy plenteous store, Lead and let me stray no more. Blessed Saviour, blessed Saviour, Fold me in Thy arms of love; Blessed Saviour, blessed Saviour, Draw me near Thy throne above, 2 Jesus, keep me night and day, Hear and help me when 1 pray; Guard me from the power of sin, Watch my every thought within. Blessed Saviour, etc. 3 Jesus, Thou my Friend indeed, Show me now what most I need; Bless and make me more like Thee, May Thy cross my glory be. Blessed Saviour, etc. C. R. BLACKALL. 228 77.77. Her ways are ways of pleasantness.- Prov. 3. 17. 1' Tis religion that can give Sweetest pleasures while we live; ' Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: HELPS AND HINDRANCES. 2 After death its joys will be Lasting as eternity. Be the living God my Friend, Then my bliss shall never end. MARY MASTERS. 229 C.M. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes.Psa. 119. 33. 1 ОH, that the Lord would guide my ways To keep His statutes still! Oh, that my God would grant me grace, To know and do His will! 2 Oh, send Thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart; Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. 3 Order my footsteps by Thy word, And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 230 4 Make me to walk in Thy commands, ' Tis a delightful road; Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, Offend against my God. WATTS. C.M. Early will I seek Thee.- Psa. 63. 1. 1 HAPPY the child whose youngest years Receive instruction well, Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 When we devote our youth to God, ' Tis pleasing in His eyes: A flower, when offered in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice. 3' Tis easier work if we begin To serve the Lord betimes; But sinners that grow old in sin Are hardened in their crimes. 4' Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young: Grace will preserve our following years, And make our virtues strong. 5 To Thee, Almighty God, to Thee, Our childhood we resign; " Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were Thine. 6 Let the sweet work of prayer and praise Employ my youngest breath; Thus I'm prepared for longer days, Or fit for early death. 231 83 WATTS. 76.76.76.76. Continue ye in My love.- John 15. 9. 1 I LOVE my precious Saviour, Because He died for me; And if I did not serve Him, How sinful I should be! I know He makes me happy, And hears me when I pray: I'll keep fast hold on Jesus, The Bible says I may. 2 Dear Saviour, make me holy: Let me be gentle, mild, Obedient, loving, lowly, A truly Christ- like child. Yes! still though Satan tempt me, And make me sad, I'll say, " I long to be like Jesus ,The Bible says I may." 1 3 Though I can do but little, Yet I will always try To tell some little children How Jesus came to die. God help me to be useful In all I do or say! I mean to work for JesusThe Bible says I may. 4 And while I'm loving Jesus, I feel so glad to know That making others happy Will make me happy too. When others hear me singing, I'll not forget to say ," You, too, can be as happyThe Bible says you may." 5 And since I've found my Saviour, The first link in the chain, I'll trust in Him for ever, Till heaven at last I gain, I love that blessèd country, Where tears are wiped away; I want to live with Jesus ,The Bible says I may. W. P. RIX THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. WARFARE. 232 65.65.65.65. My soul followeth hard after Thee.- Psa. 63. 8 1 SAVIOUR, blessèd Saviour, Listen while we sing; Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have to offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee. Thou, for our redemption, Cam'st on earth to die: Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 3 Great, and ever greater, Are Thy mercies here; True and everlasting Are the glories there; Where no pain or sorrow, Toil or care is known; Where the angel legions Circle round Thy throne. 4 Clearer still, and clearer, Dawns the light from heaven, In our sadness bringing News of sins forgiven; Life has lost its shadows, Pure the light within; Thou hast shed Thy radiance On a world of sin. 5 Onward, ever onward, Journeying o'er the road Worn by saints before us, Journeying on to God; Leaving all behind us, May we hasten on, Backward never looking Till the prize is won. 6 Higher, then, and higher, Bear the ransomed soul, Earthly toils forgotten, Saviour, to its goal; 84 233 Where, in joys unthought of, Saints with angels sing, Never weary, raising Praises to their King. G. THRING. 87.87. I will praise Thee.- Psa. 139. 14. 1 HALLELUJAH! song of gladness, Song of everlasting joy; Hallelujah! song the sweetest That can angel hosts employ. 2 Hallelujah! Church victorious; Thou may'st lift this joyful strain; Hallelujah! songs of triumph Well befit the ransomed train. 3 Hallelujah! let our voices Rise to heaven with full accord; Hallelujah! every moment Brings us nearer to the Lord. 4 But our earnest supplication, Holy God, we raise to Thee; Bring us to Thy blissful presence, Let us all Thy glory see. Tr. from the Latin by J. CHANDLER( alt.) 234 65.65.65.65. and chorus. Reaching forth unto those things which are before.Phil. 3. 13. 1 ONWARD, children, onward! Leave the paths of sin; Hasten to the strait gate, Strive to enter in: None can knock unheeded, None can strive in vain, For the Saviour's welcome All that seek obtain. Onward, children, onward! Is the call to- day; Come with ready footsteps, And that call obey. 2 Onward, children, onward! In the narrow way, Christ your Lord shall lead you Safely day by day; And with such a Leader What have you to fear? Satan may oppose you, But your King is near. Onward, children, etc. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. 3 Onward, children, onward! Seek no cross to shun; Mind when night approaches, That your work is done; That you may with gladness, As life closes here, Enter Death's dark valley, Having nought to fear. Onward, children, etc. 4 Onward, ever onward! Till you join the throng Who in dazzling raiment Sing the triumph- song; And to heavenly music Cry with one accord, " Holy! holy! holy! Is our sovereign Lord." Onward, children, etc. J. H. BRAMMALL. 235 65.65.65.65. and chorus. A Leader and Commander to the people.- Isa. 55. 4. 1 LEAMING in the sunshine, Floating in the air, See the banner waving, Beautiful and fair: In the Saviour's army It shall lead us on, Till the battle's over, Till the victory's won. Gleaming in the sunshine, Floating in the air, See the banner waving, Beautiful and fair. 2 Jesus is our Captain, Jesus is our King; Joyfully for Jesus We will fight and sing. He supplies our armourTruth, and faith, and love; He will bring us safely To our home above. Gleaming, etc. 3 In the Saviour's army, Ripe for heaven are seen Those who bore the banner When the strife was keen. Men and maidens gather, In the flush of youth, Round the blessèd standard, Round the flag of truth. Gleaming, etc. 4 And the smiling faces, And the beaming eyes Of the little children, He will not despise; Thousands in His army Mighty deeds have done: With the love of Jesus They have fought and won. Gleaming, etc. 5" Come, ye heavy laden"' Tis the Saviour's voice; Hear His invitation, Make Him now your choice; Join His glorious army, Join without delay; ' List beneath His banner While it is to- day. Gleaming, etc. J. HARDY. 236 98.98. and chorus. Take unto you the whole armour of God.Eph. 6. 13. 1 AWAKE! for the trumpet is sounding! Awake, and to duty away! The voice of our Leader cries" Onward!" The call let us gladly obey. No truce while the foe is unconquered, No laying our armour down! No pcace till the battle is ended, And victory wins the crown! 2 Gird on you the sword of the Spirit, 85 With helmet, and breastplate, and shield, The Son of the Highest your Captain, Go conquer, or die on the field. No truce, etc. 3 Then forward, O army of Zion, With hearts that are loyal and brave; Stand firm by the Cross and its banner, Your strength is the Mighty to save! No truce, etc. 237 65.65.65.65. and chorus. God Himself is with us for our Captain.2 Chron. 13. 12. 1 BRIGHTLY gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. Journeying o'er the desert Gladly thus we pray, And with hearts united Take our homeward way. Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. 2 Jesu, Lord and Master, At Thy sacred feet, Here, with hearts rejoicing, See Thy children meet; Often have we left Thee, Often gone astray; Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow way.. Brightly gleams, etc. 3 Pattern of our childhood, Once Thyself a child, Make our childhood holy, Pure, and meek, and mild. In the hour of danger Whither can we flee Save to Thee, dear Saviour? Only unto Thee. Brightly gleams, etc. 4 All our days direct us In the way we go; Lead us on victorious Over every foe; Bid Thine angels shield us When the storm- clouds lower; Pardon, Lord, and save us In the last dread hour. Brightly gleams, etc. 5 Then with saints and angels May we join above, Offering prayers and praises At Thy throne of love. When the toil is over Then comes rest and Jesus in His beauty. Songs that never cease. Brightly gleams, etc. W. W. How and T. J. PoTTER. peace, 238 65.65.65.54. A good soldier of Jesus Christ.- 2 Tim. 2. 3. 1 MARCH along together, Ever firm and true, Many eyes are watching, Taking note of you. Pleasant winds or foul ones, Cloudy days or bright, Keep to the right, boys, Keep to the right! 86 2 Raise on high your banner, That its folds may fly Like the wing of eagle Sweeping to the sky. If you wish to conquer Every foe you fight, Keep to the right, boys, Keep to the right! 3 Of your heavenly Father Strength and courage seek Swords are to no purpose If the heart be weak! Every arm endowing With a warrior's might, Keep to the right, boys, Keep to the right! 4 Love should be your motto, Duty be your aim, Ever" overcoming' 1st Ch. 2 2nd Ch. Chor. Till a crown you claim; For a fame undying Strive with all your might; Keep to the right, boys, Keep to the right! HAVEN'S Familiar Hymns. 239 87.87.887. They seek a country.- Heb. 11. 14. 1st Ch. 1 WHITHER, pilgrims, are you going, Going each with staff in hand? We are going on a journey, 2nd Ch. Chor. Going at our King's command; Over hills, and plains, and valleys, We are going to His palace, Going to the better land. Fear ye not the way so lonely, You a little feeble band? No, for friends, unseen, are near us, Holy angels round us stand. Christ our Leader walks beside us, He will guard, and He will guide us, Guide us to the better land. 1st Ch. 3 Tell us, pilgrims, what you hope for In that far off better land? 2nd Ch. Spotless robes and crowns of glory From a Saviour's loving hand. Chor. Chor. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. 1st Ch. 4 Pilgrims, may we travel with you, To that bright and better land? 2nd Ch. Come and welcome, come and welcome, 240 We shall drink of life's clear river, We shall dwell with God for ever, In that bright, that better land. Welcome to our pilgrim band. Come, oh come, and do not leave us, Christ is waiting to receive us, In that bright, that better land. American. 76.76.76.76. Stand fast in the Lord.- Phil. 4. 1. 1 STAND up! stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss: From victory unto victory His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you; Ye dare not trust your own; Put on the gospel armour, And, watching unto prayer, Where duty call, or danger, Be never wanting there. 3 Stand up! stand up for Jesus! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle ,The next the Victor's song. To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally. G. W. DUFFIELD. 241 85.85, and refrain. Quit you like men, be strong.- 1 Cor. 16. 13. 1 Ho, my comrades! see the signal Waving in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, Victory is nigh! " Hold the Fort, for am coming," Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, " By Thy grace we will." 2 See, the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on; Mighty men around us falling, Courage almost gone! " Hold the Fort," etc. 87 3 See the glorious banner waving! Hear the trumpet blow! In our Leader's name we'll triumph Over every foe! " Hold the Fort," etc. 4 Fierce and long the battle rages, But our help is near; Onward comes our great Commander, Cheer, my comrades, cheer! " Hold the Fort," etc. P. P. BLISS. 242 65.65.65.65. and chorus. This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.- 1 John 5. 4. 1 STRIKE! oh, strike for victory, Soldiers of the Lord, Hoping in His mercy, Trusting in His word. Lift the gospel banner High above the world, Let its folds of beauty Ever be unfurled. Strike! strike for victory, Heroes bold; Strike till the victory You behold; Strike! strike for victory, Ne'er give o'er; Rest then in glory Evermore. 2 What though raging lions Meet us on the way, Zionward we're marching, Towards the gates of day; Ever pressing onward, Onward to the light, Till we reach the Jordan, With our home in sight. Strike! strike for victory, etc. 3 Strike! oh, strike for victory, Heroes of the cross! Sacrificing pleasure, Glorying in loss, 243 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. 244 Bind the helmet stronger, Tighter grasp the sword; Conquering and to conquer, Battle for the Lord. 4 Hand to hand united, Heart to heart as one, Let us still keep marching Till our journey's done; Till we see the angels Come in glory down, With the shining garments, And the victor's crown. The Strike! strike for victory, etc. Strike! strike for victory, etc. MRS. M. A. KIDDER. 5553.5554. and chorus. Lord of hosts is with us.- Psa. 46. 7. 1 SOUND the battle cry! See! the foe is nigh, Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armour on, Stand firm every one; Rest your cause upon His holy word. Rouse, then, soldiers! Rally round the banner! Ready, steady, Pass the word along; Onward, forward, Shout aloud, hosanna! Christ is Captain Of the mighty throng. 2 Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause we know Must prevail; Shield and banner bright Gleaming in the light; Battling for the right, We ne'er can fail. Rouse, then, soldiers, etc. 30 Thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us one and all By Thy grace. When the battle's done And the victory won, May we wear the crown Before Thy face. Rouse, then, soldiers, etc. W. F. SHERWIN. C.M. double. The Lord mighty in battle.- Psa. 24.&. 1 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 bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle- eye Could pierce beyond the grave; Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save. Like Him, with pardon on his tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong:Who follows in His train? 3 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 tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel:/ Who follows in their train? 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, 88 Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. 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. 245 HEBER. 65.65.65.65. and refrain. Who is on the Lord's side?-Exod. 32. 26. 1 WHO is on the Lord's side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers? Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world's side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord's side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side: Saviour, we are Thine. 246 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. 2 Not for weight of glory, Not for crown or palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom He died; He whom Jesus nameth Must be on His side. By Thy call of mercy, etc. 3 Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Not with gold or gem, But with Thy own life- blood, For Thy diadem; With Thy blessing filling, Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free. By Thy call of mercy, etc. 4 Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the King's own army None can overthrow; Round His standard ranging, Victory is secure, For His truth unchanging Makes the triumph sure. By Thy call of mercy, etc. F. R. HAVERGAL. 65.65.65.65. and refrain. Taking the shield of faith.- Eph. 6. 16. 1 HEARKEN to the music Of our happy band, Marching ever onward To the heavenly land; Come and join the banner Under which we go; Christ the Lord is Captain, And we fear no foe. Duty is our watchword, Faith our only shield; And to our Commander Will we ever yield. 2 Kind He is and gracious To His children true, And in every danger He will lead us through: " Love ye one another." His Divine command; Come and help us keep it In our happy band. Duty is our watchword, etc. 3 When our marching's ended, And the night draws near, Brightly through the darkness Will His face appear; Hearken then, O brothers, Hear our loving call, In our faithful army There is room for all. Duty is our watchword, etc. M. MATTHEWS- SMITH. 247 1012.109. Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.-1 Cor. 15. 57. 1 ON to the conflict, soldiers for the right, Arm you with the Spirit's sword and march to the fight; Truth be your watchword, sound the ringing cry, Victory, victory, victory! Ever this the war- cry, Victory, victory; Ever this the war- cry, Victory; Write it on your banners, waft it on the breeze, Victory, victory, victory! 2 Fiercely it rages, deadly is the strife, But the prize that you shall win is everlasting life; 89 Jesus shall crown you, your reward shall be Victory, victory, victory! Ever this the war- cry, etc. 3 Valiant and cheerful, marching right along, Every foe shall quit the field, though haughty and strong: Fear shall oppress them, truth shall make them flee; Victory, victory, victory! Ever this the war- cry, etc. 4 Soon shall the warfare and the conflict cease, Soon shall dawn the welcome day of victory and peace; Foes all subdued, we'll raise the joyful cry, Victory, victory, victory! Ever this the war- cry, etc. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. 6 Then when we reach the palace of the King, All the triumphs of the fight, rejoicing we will bring; Swell loud the chorus through eternity, Victory, victory, victory! Ever this the war- cry, etc. 248 W. H. DOANE. 1111.1111. and refrain. I press toward the mark.- Phil. 3. 14. I MARCH onward, march onward, our banner of light Is waving before us majestic and bright; March onward through trial, temptation, and strife, No rest from the conflict- the battle of life. Press forward, look upward, be strong in the Lord. Our hope in His mercy, our trust in His word, Press forward, look upward, march homeward, and sing, All glory to Jesus, to Jesus our King. 2 March onward, undaunted, whate'er may oppose, The sword of the Spirit will vanquish our foes; Though legions of darkness our pathway assail, If prayer be our watchword, they cannot prevail. Press forward, etc. The shaft of the tempter will strike, but in vain, Our buckler of faith in Immanuel's name; The storm- cloud may gather, the thunder may roll, Yet God is the Refuge and Rock of the soul. Press forward, etc. 4 March onward. O vision of rapture untold! The victors for Jesus ere long shall behold The land of our promise, the home of our rest, And dwell with our Captain eternally blest. Press forward, etc. 249 68.88.88. and chorus. A good soldier of Jesus Christ.- 2 Tim. 2. 3. 1 MARCH along! march along! Singing a glad triumphant song. Sing of the love of God to me, Sing of His grace so rich and free; Sing of His goodness by the way, Sing how He keeps me day by day. Sing of the mercy, sing of the love, Keeping my soul for glory above; March along! march along! Singing a glad triumphant song. 90 2 March along! march along! Singing a glad triumphant song. Sing what He tells me in His word, Brightest and best that e'er was heard t Sing how my Saviour came to die, Sing how He lives and reigns on high. Sing of the mercy, etc. 3 March along! march along! Singing a glad triumphant song. Sing how He loved my soul so well, Ransomed with blood from sin and hell; Sing how His precious blood was spilt, Washing away my deepest guilt. Sing of the mercy, etc. 4 March along! march along! Singing a glad triumphant song. Sing of my Jesus, strong to save, Sing of His victory o'er the grave, Sing how He rose from death and night, Bringing my soul to endless light. Sing of the mercy, etc. The Chimes. 250 65.65.65.65. and chorus. War a good warfare.- 1 Tim. 1. 18. 1 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, Still His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war; With the cross of Jesus Going on before.. 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! 251 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: WARFARE. Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. Onward, etc. 3 Like a mighty army Moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod: We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, etc. 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never ' Gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, etc. 5 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, praise, and honour Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. Onward, etc. S. BARING- GOULD. 65.65.65.65.65.65. Look not behind thee.- Gen. 19. 17. 1 FORWARD! be our watchword, Steps and voices joined; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind; Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led? Forward, through the desert, Through the toil and fight; Canaan lies before us, Sion- beams with light. 91 2 Forward, when in childhood Buds the infant mind; All through youth and manhood, Not a thought behind; Speed through realms of nature, Climb the steps of grace; Faint not, till in glory Gleams our Father's face. Forward, all the life- time, Climb from height to height, Till the head be hoary, Till the eve be light. 3 Forward, flock of Jesus, Salt of all the earth, Till each yearning purpose Spring to glorious birth; Sick, they ask for healing, Blind, they grope for day, Pour upon the nations Wisdom's loving ray: Forward, out of error, Leave behind the night; Forward, through the darkness Forward into light. 4 Glories upon glories Hath our God prepared, By the souls that love Him One day to be shared; Eye hath not beheld them, Ear hath never heard; Nor of these hath uttered Thought or speech a word. Forward, ever forward, Clad in armour bright, Till the veil be lifted, Till our faith be sight. 5 Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our God abideth, That fair home is ours; Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river, Shedding joys untold. Thither, onward thither, In the Spirit's might; Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light. ALFORD. THE SCRIPTURES: THEIR AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE. THE SCRIPTURES. THEIR AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE. 252 77.77. Great peace have they which love Thy law.Psa. 119. 165. 1 HOLY Bible, book divine! Precious treasure, thou art mine! Mine, to tell me whence I came; Mine, to teach me what I am. 2 Mine, to chide me when I rove; Mine, to show a Saviour's love: Mine art thou, to guide my feet; Mine, to judge, condemn, acquit. 3 Mine, to comfort in distress, If the Holy Spirit bless; Mine, to show by living faith, How to triumph over death. 4 Mine, to tell of joys to come, And the rebel sinner's doom: Holy Bible, book divine! Precious treasure, thou art mine! J. BURTON. 253 887.887. The word of the Lord endureth for ever.1 Pet. 1. 25. 1 OF all the books by man possessed The holy Bible is the best; With life and love' tis beaming; How bright its sacred truths appear, This fallen world to light and cheer, Like stars' mid darkness gleaming! 2 Of all the days that speak of rest, The holy sabbath is the best, It breathes of peace unfading; A flower- bud from that heavenly clime, Where never more the mists of time The prospects will be shading. 3 Of all the names that calm the breast, The blessed Saviour's is the best, So full of grace and glory; Each brightest hope, each dearest thought, Each evil checked, each duty wrought, Is blended with its story. 4 Of all the homes that man desires, Of all the mansions he admires, By far the best is heaven: Great is the joy, and deep the peace, And sweet the songs that never cease To its redeemed ones given. 5 That we may read of books the best, May learn to prize the sabbath rest, And so prepare for heaven; May love the Name all names above, Our teachers meet in faith and love, Let now your help be given. 254 C.M. Thy Word is truth.- John 17. 17. 1 FATHER of mercies, in Thy word What endless glory shines! For ever be Thy name adored, For these celestial lines. 92 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voic Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight! And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light! 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou for ever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. ANNE STEELE. 255 C.M. My words shall not pass away.- Matt. 24. 35. 1 THY word is like a garden, Lord, With flowers bright and fair; And every one who seeks may pluck A lovely nosegay there. 2 Thy word is like a deep, deep mine, And jewels rich and rare Are hidden in its mighty depths For every searcher there. THE SCRIPTURES: THEIR AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE. 3 Thy word is like the starry host; A thousand rays of light Are seen to guide the traveller, And make his pathway bright. 4 Thy word is like a glorious choir, And loud its anthems ring; Though many tongues and parts unite, It is one song they sing. 5 Thy word is like an armoury, Where soldiers may repair; And find for life's long battle- day All needful weapons there. 6 Oh, may I love Thy precious word, May I explore its mine! May I its fragrant flowers glean, May light upon me shine! 7 Oh, may I find my armour there ,Thy word my trusty sword, I'll learn to fight with every foe The battle of the Lord. EDWIN HODDER. 256 87.84. Thy Word is true from the beginning. Psa. 119. 160. 1 Book of grace, and book of glory, Gift of God to age and youth, Wondrous is thy sacred story, Bright, bright with truth! 2 Book of love! in accents tender Speaking unto such as we; May it lead us, Lord, to render All, all to Thee. 3 Book of hope! the spirit sighing, Sweetest comfort finds in thee, As it hears the Saviour crying, " Come, come to Me." 4 Book of peace! when nights of sorrow Fall upon us drearily, Thou wilt bring a shining morrow, Full, full of Thee. 6 Book of life! when we, reposing, Bid farewell to friends we love, Give us, for the life then closing, Life, life above. DR. THOMAS MAOKELLAR. 257 C.M. Thy testimonies also are my delight.- Psa. 119. 24. 1 GREAT God, with wonder and with praise On all Thy works I look; But still Thy wisdom, power, and grace Shine brightest in Thy Book. 2 The stars that in their courses roll Have much instruction given: But Thy good word informs my soul How I may get to heaven. 3 The fields provide me food, and show The goodness of the Lord; But fruits of life and glory grow In Thy most holy word. 93 4 Here are my choicest treasures hid, Here my best comfort lies; Here my desires are satisfied, And hence my hopes arise. 5 Lord, make me understand Thy law, Show what my faults have been; And from Thy gospel let me draw Pardon for all my sin. 6 Here would I learn how Christ has died, To save my soul from hell; Not all the books on earth beside Such heavenly wonders tell. 7 Then let me love the Bible more, And take a fresh delight, By day to read these wonders o'er, And meditate by night. 258 WATTS. L.M. The firmament sheweth His handywork.Psa. 19. 1. 1 THE heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, In every star Thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold Thy word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. 2 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when Thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. 3 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blessed, That see the light or feel the sun. THE SCRIPTURES. THEIR AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE. 4 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, It bids us seek early the pearl of great price, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. Ere the heart is enslaved in the bondage of vice. 5 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renewed and sins forgiven; Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make Thy word my guide heaven. WATTS. 259 76.86.86.86. The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.- Psa. 119. 72. 1 WE won't give up the Bible! God's holy book of truth; The blessed staff of hoary age, The guide of early youth, The sun that sheds a glorious light O'er every dreary road; The voice that speaks a Saviour's love, And calls us home to God. 2 We won't give up the Bible! For pleasure or for pain; We'll buy the truth, and sell it not, For all that we might gain. Though men should try to take our prize By guile or cruel might, We'd suffer all that men could do, And" God defend the right!" 3 We won't give up the Bible! But spread it far and wide, Until its saving voice be heard Beyond the rolling tide; Till all shall know its gracious power, We, with one voice and heart, Resolve, that from God's sacred word We'll never, never part! DR. WHITTEMORE. 260 1111.1111. O how love I Thy law.- Psa. 119. 97. 1 THE Bible! the Bible! more precious than gold, The hopes and the glories its pages unfold; It speaks of a Saviour, and tells of His love; It shows us the way to the mansions above. 2 The Bible! the Bible! blest volume of truth; 3 The Bible! the Bible! we hail it with joy, Its truths and its glories our tongue shall employ! We'll sing of its triumphs, we'll tell of its worth, And send its glad tidings afar o'er the earth. 4 The Bible! the Bible! the valleys shall ring, And hill- tops re- echo the notes that we sing; Our banners, inscribed with its precepts and rules, Shall long wave in triumph, the joy of our schools. American. 261 118.118. Thy Word is very pure.- Psa. 119. 140. 1 How sweet is the Bible! how pure is the light That streams from its pages divine! " Tis a star that shines clear through the gloom of the night ,Of jewels a wonderful mine. 2' Tis bread for the hungry,' tis food for the poor, A balm for the wounded and sad; ' Tis the gift of a Father- His likeness is there, And the hearts of His children are glad. 3' Tis the voice of the Saviour- how sweet in the storm It speaks to the sinner distressed! The tempest is hushed, and the sea becomes calm, The troubled and weary find rest. 4" Tis a friend's loving counsel- the voice of a guide, How gentle, and faithful, and true! No harm can the dear little pilgrim betide Whose feet its directions pursue. 5 No words like the words of the Saviour; nor can How sweetly it smiles on the season of youth! 94 Their sweetness or value be told; They are words" fitly spoken" to sorrowful man, Like beautiful" apples of gold." THE SCRIPTURES: THEIR AUTHORITY AND EXCELLENCE. 6 Oh, teach me, blest Jesus, to seek for Thy face, To me let Thy welcome be given: Now speak to my heart some kind message of grace, And words that shall guide me to heaven. G. T. CONGREVE( by permission, from " Gems of Song"). 262 C.M. The entrance of Thy words giveth lightPsa. 119. 130. 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the Word, And brings the truth to sight; Precepts and promises afford A sanctifying light. 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic, like the sun: It gives, a light to every age, It gives, but borrows none. 3 The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat: His truths upon the nations riseThey rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine, For such a bright display As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 5 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of Him I love, Till glory breaks upon my view In brighter worlds above. W. CowPER. 263 76.76.76.76. Thy Word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart.- Jer. 15. 16. 1 WE love the good old Bible, The glorious word of God; The lamp for those who travel O'er all life's dreary road; The watchword in life's battle, The chart on life's dark sea; The beautiful dear Bible, It shall our teacher be. 2 Who would not love the Bible, So beautiful and wise! Its teachings charm the simple, And all point to the skies. Its stories all so mighty, Of men so brave to see, The beautiful dear Bible It shall our teacher be. 3 But most we love the Bible, For there we children learn How Christ for us became a child, Our hearts to Him to turn; And how He bowed to sorrow, That we His face might see: The Bible, oh! the BibleIt shall our teacher be. 4 Then we will hold the BibleThe glorious book of God; We'll ne'er forsake the Bible Through all life's future road. And when we lie a- dying, Wherever that may be, The beautiful dear Bible, It shall our solace be. E. PAXTON HOOD. 264 L.M. The glorious gospel of the blessed God.- 1 Tim. 1. 11. 1 THIS is a precious book indeed, Happy the child who loves to read: ' Tis God's own word, which He has given To show our souls the way to heaven. 2 It tells us how the world was made, And how good men the Lord obeyed; Here His commands are written too, To teach us what we ought to do. 3 It bids us all from sin to fly, Because our souls can never die; Points to that world where angels dwell, And warns us to escape from hell. 4 But, what is more than all beside, The Bible tells us Jesus died; This is its best, its chief intent, To lead poor sinners to repent. 95 5 Then teach us children, blessèd Lord, To read and keep Thy holy word,- Repent, and have our sins forgiven, Believe, and follow Christ to heaven. JANE TAYLOR. 265 S.M. Receive with meekness the engrafted Word.James 1. 21. 1 LORD, fix our wand'ring thoughts, Thy sacred word to hear With deep attention and with love, With reverence and with fear. 2 3 4 THE SCRIPTURES: INCIDENTS AND EXAMPLES. Let us remember still That God is present here: And let our hearts be all engaged When we draw near in prayer. And when the humble notes Of praise our lips employ, Give us to taste the sweet delight Which saints in heaven enjoy. Oh, may Thy sacred word Sink deep in every breast! And let us all by grace be brought To Christ, the promised Rest. 266 L.M. The Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation.- 2 Tim. 3. 15. 1 THERE is a lamp that sheds a light O'er earthly scenes when dark as night; By it the pilgrim- fathers trod: It is the blessèd word of God. 267 2" Thy word, O Lord, doth light my feet," So David sang in music sweet; And still as brightly beam its rays As to the seers in ancient days. 3 Yea, brighter now its pages shine, For Jesus sheds His light divine On pages which before were dim, But now are clearly seen through Him. 4 0 blessèd word, be thou our guide! Then, though dark clouds our pathway hide, The way that leads through darkest night Shall end in everlasting light. The Evergreen. 128.129.66.129. I rejoice at Thy Word.- Psa. 119. 162. 1 THANK God for the Bible!' tis there that we find The story of Christ and His loveHow He came down to earth from His beautiful home, In the mansions of glory above. Thanks to Him we will bring, Praise to Him we will sing: For He came down to earth from His beautiful home, In the mansions of glory above. 2 While He lived on this earth, to the sick and the blind, And to mourners, His blessings were given: And He said," Let the little ones come unto Me, For of such is the kingdom of heaven." Jesus calls us to come. He's prepared us a home; For He said," Let the little ones come unto Me, For of such is the kingdom of heaven." 3 In the Bible we read of a beautiful land, Where sorrow and pain never come; For Jesus is there with a heavenly band, And' tis there He's prepared us a home. Jesus calls, shall we stay? No! we'll gladly obey; For Jesus is there with a heavenly band, And' tis there He's prepared us a home. 96 4 Thank God for the Bible! it's truth o'er the earth We'll scatter with bountiful hand; But we never can tell what the Bible is worth, Till we go to that beautiful land. There our thanks we will bring, There with angels we'll sing, And its worth we can tell, when with Jesus we dwell, In heaven- that beautiful land. The Young Reaper( American). INCIDENTS AND EXAMPLES. 88.88.88. 268 Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.- Luke 18. 37. 1 WHAT means this eager, anxious throng, Which moves with busy haste along, These wondrous gatherings day by day? What means this strange commotion, pray? In accents hushed the throng reply, " Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.' 2 Who is this Jesus? Why should He The city move so mightily? A passing stranger, has He skill To move the multitude at will? Again the stirring tones reply, " Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 3 Jesus!' tis He who once below Man's pathway trod' mid pain and woe; And burdened ones, where'er He came, Brought out their sick, and deaf, and lame: The blind rejoiced to hear the cry, " Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 4 Again He comes! From place to place His holy footprints we can trace. He pauseth at our threshold- nay, He enters- condescends to stay. Shall we not gladly raise the cry?" Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." THE SCRIPTURES: INCIDENTS AND EXAMPLES: 5 Oh, give me Samuel's mind; A sweet, unmurmuring faith, Obedient and resigned To Thee in life and death; That I may read with childlike eyes Truths that are hidden from the wise. J. D. BURNS. 5 Ho! all ye heavy laden, come! Here's pardon, comfort, rest, and home, Ye wand'rers from a Father's face, Return, accept His proffered grace. Ye tempted ones, there's refuge nigh: " Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 6 But if you still His call refuse, And all His wondrous love abuse, Soon will He sadly from you turn, Your bitter prayer for pardon spurn. " Too late! too late!" will be the cry,-- " Jesus of Nazareth has po sed by." MISS CAMPBELL, 269 Speak; for Thy servant heareth.- 1 Sam. 3. 10. HUSHED was the evening hymn, The Temple courts were dark; The lamp was burning dim Before the sacred ark; When suddenly a voice divine Rang through the silence of the shrine. 1 3 2 The old man, meek and mild, The priest of Israel slept; His watch the Temple child, 4 66.66.88. The little Levite kept; And what from Eli's sense was sealed, The Lord to Hannah's son revealed. Oh, give me Samuel's ear, The open ear, O Lord, Alive and quick to hear Each whisper of Thy word: Like him to answer at Thy call, And to obey Thee first of all. Oh, give me Samuel's heart, A lowly heart that waits, When in Thy house Thou art, Or watches at Thy gates; By day and night, a heart that still Moves at the breathing of Thy will. 270 1011.1111.1211.1011. I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously.- Exod. 15. 1. 1 SOUND the loud timbrel o'er Egypt's dark sea! Jehovah hath triumphed! His people are free! Sing! for the pride of the tyrant is broken; His chariots, his horsemen, all splendid and brave: How vain was their boasting! the Lord hath but spoken, And chariots and horsemen are sunk in. the wave! Sound the loud timbrel o'er Egypt's dark sea! Jehovah hath triumphed! His people are free! 2 Praise to the Conqueror! praise to the Lord! 97 His word was our arrow, His breath was our sword. Who shall return, to tell Egypt the story, Of those she sent forth in the hour of her pride? The Lord hath looked out from His pillar of glory, And all her brave thousands are dashed in the tide. Sound the loud timbrel o'er Egypt's dark sea: Jehovah hath triumphed! His people are free! T. MOORE. 271 76 76.76.76. Hosanna in the highest.- Mark 11. 10. 1 WHEN, His salvation bringing, To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing, Hosanna to His name; Nor did their zeal offend Him, But, as He rode along. He let them still attend Him, Well pleased to hear their song. D THE SCRIPTURES: 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, We'll flock around His banner, Who sits upon the throne, And raise a loud hosanna, To David's royal Son. INCIDENTS AND EXAMPLES. 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones our silence shaming, Would their hosanna raise. But should we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They, too, should be the Lord's. TOWN KING. 272 C.M. Our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep.Heb. 13. 20. 1 SEE, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands, With all engaging charms; Hark, how He calls the tender lambs, And folds them in His arms. 2" Permit them to approach," He cries, " Nor scorn their humble name; For' twas to bless such souls as these The Lord of angels came." "" 3 He'll lead us to the heavenly streams, Where living waters flow; And guide us to the fruitful fields, Where trees of knowledge grow. 4 The feeblest lamb amidst the flock Shall be its Shepherd's care; While folded in the Saviour's arms, We're safe from every snare. DODDRIDGE. 273 C.M. Even the wind and the sea obey Him.- Mark 4. 41. 1 A LITTIE ship was on the sea, It was a pretty sight; It sailed along so pleasantly, And all was calm and bright. 2 When lo! a storm began to rise, The wind grew loud and strong; It blew the clouds across the skies, It blew the waves along. 3 And all, but One, were sore afraid Of sinking in the deep; His head was on a pillow laid, And He was fast asleep. 4" Master, we perish: Master save!" They cried their Master heard; He rose, rebuked the wind and wave, And stilled them with a word. 5 He to the storm says," Peace, be still" The raging billows cease; The mighty winds obey His will, And all are hushed to peace. 6 Oh, well we know it was the Lord, Our Saviour and our Friend; 98 Whose care of those who trust His word, Will never, never end. D. A. THRUPP. 274 65.65.65.65. Hosanna to the Son of David.- Matt. 21. 9. 1 CHILDREN in the temple, In the days gone by, Chanted loud hosannas To the Lord most High; Priest and scribe, offended. Murmured at their lay, Saying to the Master, " Hear'st Thou what these say?" 2 Did the Lord rebuke them? Did He check their song? Children's temple- chanting, Did He count a wrong? Nay, their youthful voices Music brought to Him, Sweet as anthems holy Sung by seraphim. 3 Holy, loving Saviour, Evermore the same, We, within Thy temple, Magnify Thy name. Shed Thy blessing o'er us, Write Thy law within, Strengthen, in the battle, Victory to win. 4 Then our high hosannas, In a loftier sphere, Midst the saintly anthems Thou shalt love to hear. THE SCRIPTURES: ve With the blessed blending, There our joy shall be, Endless praise to render, Holy One, to Thee. JULIUS BRIGG. INCIDENTS AND EXAMPLES. 275 76.76.76.76. Blessed be the name of the Lord.- Psa. 113. 2. 1 HOSANNA! loud hosanna! The little children sang: Through pillared court and temple The glorious anthem rang; To Jesus who had blessed them, Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed, ' Midst an exultant crowd, Waving the victor palm branch, And shouting clear and loud; Bright angels joined the chorus Beyond the cloudless sky" Hosanna in the highest: Glory to God on high!' 3 Fair leaves of silvery olive They strewed upon the ground, Whilst Salem's circling mountains Echoed the joyful sound; The Lord of men and angels Rode on in lowly state, Nor scorned that little children Should on His bidding wait. 4" Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing: For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heaven our King. Oh, may we ever praise Him With heart, and life, and voice, And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice! JEANNETTE THRELFALL. 276 L.M. Let all the angels of God worship Him.- Heb. 1. 6. 1 THERE was a time when children sang The Saviour's praise, with sacred glee, And all the hills of Judah rang With their exulting jubilee. 2 Oh, to have joined their rapturous songs, And swelled their sweet hosannas high, And blessed Him with our feeble tongues, As He- the Man of Grief- went by. 13 But Christ is now a glorious King, And angels in His presence bow; The humble songs that we can singOh, can He, will He, hear them now? 4 He can, He will; He loves to hear The notes which babes and sucklings raise: Jesus, we come, with trembling fear, Oh, teach our hearts and tongues to praise. 5 We join the hosts around Thy throne, Who once, like us, the desert trod; And thus we make their song our own" Hosanna to the Son of God." T. R. TAYLOR. 277 99 C.M. It is I; be not afraid.- Mark 6. 50. 1 THE night was wild, and stormy windsTo fury lashed the sea; And up and down a little boat Was tossing restlessly. 2 Amid the storm a sight was seen So strange; what could it be? The boatmen saw approaching them One walking on the sea. 3 No wonder they were all afraid And raised a frightened cry, Till Jesus kindly calmed their fears, And told them," It is I." 4 Oh, have we ever heard that voice? For Jesus, though on high, Still stoops to cheer and comfort us, And whispers," It is I." 5 When strong temptations hedge us round, From which we wish to fly, And Jesus opens up a way, He then says," It is i.' 6 When daily proofs of love are sent; In every fresh supply We ought to hear the Giver's voice, Which tells us," It is I." 7 Oh, may we through life's busy scenes, And when we come to die, For ever hear the Saviour say, " Tear not, child; it is I." cuotimala E. HODDER. 278 THE SCRIPTURES: INVITATIONS. 888.3. Peace, be still.- Mark 4. 39. 1 FIERCE raged the tempest o'er the deep, Watch did Thine anxious servants keep, But Thou wast wrapp'd in guileless sleep, Calm and still. -2" Save, Lord, we perish," was their cry, " Oh, save us in our agony!" Thy word above the storm rose high, " Peace, be still." 3 The wild winds hushed; the angry deep Sank, like a little child, to sleep; The sullen billows ceased to leap, At Thy will. 4 So, when our life is clouded o'er, And storm- winds drift us from the shore, Say, lest we sink to rise no more, 66 Peace, be still." G. THRING. 279 118.129.119.129. He shall gather the lambs with His arm.Isa. 40. 11. 1 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 them then. 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." 2 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. In that beautiful place He has gone to prepare For all that are washed and forgiven: And many dear children are gathering there, " For of such is the kingdom of heaven." 3 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall, Never heard of that heavenly home: I should like them to know there is room for them all, And that Jesus has bid them to come. I long for the joy of that glorious time, The sweetest, and brightest, and best; When the dear little children of every clime Shall crowd to His arms and be blest. MRS. LUKE. 280 100 INVITATIONS. 66.66.66.663. All things are ready: come.- Matt. 22. 4 1 COME to the Saviour now! He gently calleth thee; In true repentance bow, Before Him bend the knee. He waiteth to bestow Salvation, peace, and love, True joy on earth below, A home in heaven above. Come, come, come. 2 Come to the Saviour now! Gaze on that cleansing tideWater and blood- that flow Forth from His wounded side. Hark to the suffering One! "" Tis finished," now He cries; Redemption's work is done, Then bows His head and dies. Come, come, come. 3 Come to the Saviour now! He suffered all for thee, And in His merits thou Hast an unfailing plea. No vain excuses frame, For feelings do not stay; None who to Jesus came Were ever sent away. Come, come, come. 4 Come to the Saviour now! Ye who have wandered far, Renew your solemn vow, For His by right you are. THE SCRIPTURES: INVITATIONS. Come, like poor wandering sheep Returning to His fold, His arm will safely keep, His love will ne'er grow cold. Come, come, come. 5 Come to the Saviour, all! Whate'er your burdens be; Hear now His loving call" Cast all your care on Me." Come, and for every grief In Jesus you will find A sure and safe relief, A loving Friend and kind. Come, come, come. J. M. WIGNER. 2 Though we are young and simple, In praise we may be bold; The children in the temple He heard in days of old. And if our hearts are humble, He says to you and me, " Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." 281 76.76.76.76. Forbid them not, to come unto Me.- Matt. 19. 14. 4 What object, Lord, my soul should move, 1 GOD, who hath made the daisies If once compared with Thee? What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see? And ev'ry lovely thing; He will accept our praises, And hearken while we sing. He says though we are simple, Though ignorant we be, " Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." 3 He sees the bird that wingeth Its way o'er earth and sky; He hears the lark that singeth Up in the heaven so high; But sees the heart's low breathings, And says( well pleased to see), " Suffer the little children, And let them come to Me." 282 C.M. Those that seek Me early shall find Me.- Prov. 8. 17 1 YE hearts with youthful vigour warm, In smiling crowds draw near; And turn from every mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 4 Therefore we will come near Him, And solemnly we'll sing; No cause to shrink or fear Him, We'll make our voices ring; For in our temple speaking, He says to you and me, " Suffer the little children, And let them come to me." . PAXTON HOOD. 2 He, Lord of all the world on high, Stoops to converse with you; And lays His shining glories by, Your friendship to pursue. 3" The soul that longs to see My face Is sure My love to gain; And those who early seek My grace Shall never seek in vain." 5 Away, ye false, delusive toys, Vain tempters of the mind! " Tis here I fix my lasting choice, For here true bliss I find. 283 101 77.77.77. DODDRIDGE. Rise; He calleth thee.- Mark 10. 49. 1 HARK! a still small voice is heard Gently speaking from above: ' Tis the great Redeemer's word, ' Tis the message of His love. Hear the call to you addressed, Ye who would be truly blessed! 2" Those who, with devoted mind, Seek, in early life, My face, Shall My lasting favour find, And enjoy My richest grace. Early, then, while yet I wait, Seek Me, ere it be too late." 3 Lord, we come without delay; We would love and seek Thee thus; Jesus, now Thy love display, Saving, guiding, blessing us! May we dwell with Thee above, Ever happy in Thy love. J. BURTON. THE SCRIPTURES: INVITATIONS. 999.6. and chorus. 284 Blessed are they which are called.- Rev 19. 9. I COME to the Saviour, make no delay, Here in His word He has shown us the way; Here in our midst He's standing to day, Tenderly saying," Come! Joyful, joyful will the meeting be, When from sin our hearts are pure and free, 2" Suffer the children;" oh, hear His voice! Let every heart leap forth and rejoice; And let us freely make Him our choice; Do not delay, but come. Joyful, joyful, etc. And we shall gather, Saviour, with Thee, 4 In our eternal home. 3 Think once again, He's with us to- day; Heed now His blest command, and obey; Hear now His accents tenderly say, " Will you, My children, come?" Joyful, joyful, etc. G. F. ROOT. 285 77.87.87. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.- Rev. 3. 20. 1 KNOCKING! knocking! who is there? Waiting, waiting, oh, how fair! ' Tis a Pilgrim, strange and kingly, Never such was seen before; Ah, my soul, for such a wonder Wilt thou not undo the door? Knocking! knocking! still He's there! Waiting, waiting, wondrous fair! But the door is hard to open, For the weeds and ivy- vine, With their dark and clinging tendrils, Ever round the hinges twine. 3 Knocking! knocking! what, still there? Waiting, waiting, grand and fair! Yes, the piercèd hand still knocketh, And beneath the crownèd hair Beam the patient eyes, so tender, Of thy Saviour waiting there. H. B. STOWE( alt.). 286 1010. and refrain. In My Father's house are many mansions.John 14. 2. 2 Day is declining, and the sun is low: The shadows lengthen, light makes haste to go. Room, room, etc. 1" YET there is room!" The Lamb's bright hall of song, With its fair glory, beckons thee along. Room, room, still room! Oh, enter, enter now! 3 The bridal hall is filling for the feast, Pass in, pass in, and be the Bridegroom's guest. Room, room, etc. It fills, it fills, that hall of jubilee! Make haste, make haste;' tis not too full for thee. Room, room, etc. 5" Yet there is room!" Still open stands the gateThe gate of love; it is not yet too late. Room, room, etc. 6 Pass in, pass in! That banquet is for thee; That cup of everlasting love is free. Room, room, etc. 7 All heaven is there; all joy! Go in, go in; The angels beckon thee the prize to win. Room, room, etc. 8 Louder and sweeter sounds the loving call: Come, lingerer, come; enter that festal hall. Room, room, etc. 9 Ere night that gate may close, and seal thy doom: Then the last low, long cry:" No room, no room!" 102 287 No room, no room! Oh, woful cry," No room!" H. BONAR. 76.75.7775. and chorus. Yet there is room.- Luke 14. 22. 1 HEAR the words of gospel truth, Blessèd call, blessed call; Come in sunny days of youth; Come, there's room for all; Mercy in her arms will fold Gently now the young and old; Joy awaits us, joy untold; Come, there's room for all. ' Tis the Saviour calling, Burdened soul with guilt oppressed, Hither come, hither come; I will give you rest. THE SCRIPTURES: 2 Hear the Saviour kindly say, Come to me, come to me; Strait and narrow is the way; Come, oh, come to me; Learn my easy yoke to bear; Cast on me your every care; Then your soul my rest may share; Come, and lean on me. " Tis the Saviour calling, etc. 3 What a feast of things above, Full and free, full and free, Jesus spreads in bounteous love, Spreads for you and me! Now the warning voice obey; Sinner come, no more delay; Jesus calls thee; come to- day; Come, there's room for all. " Tis the Saviour calling, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 288 65.64. and chorus. Return unto the Lord thy God.- Hosea 14. 1. 1 HARK! there comes a whisper Stealing on thine ear; " Tis the Saviour calling, Soft, soft and clear. " Give thy heart to Me, Once I died for thee;" Hark! hark! thy Saviour calls Come, sinner, come. 2 With that voice so gentle, Dost thou hear Him say, " Tell Me all thy sorrows; Come, come away? " Give thy heart to Me," etc. " 9 3 Wouldst thou find a refuge For thy soul oppressed? Jesus kindly answers, " I am thy rest." " Give thy heart to Me," etc. 4 At the cross of Jesus Let thy burden fall, While He gently whispers, " I'll bear it all." " Give thy heart to Me," etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 289 S.M. Compel them to come in, that My house may be filled.- Luke 14. 23, 1 ROOM for the wanderer, room, The gate stands open wide; Hasten, ere falls the midnight gloom, To Jesus crucified. INVITATIONS. Room in the church below, Room in the church above, Room for the souls who long to know A Saviour's endless love. 2 3 5 103 Room for earth's, toil- worn sons, Faint with the noontide heat; Room for the Father's little ones, Rest for the weary feet. Room in that city fair Where all His saints are blest, Room in the many mansions, there To dwell in love and rest. God's message rings sublime, Its voice let all obey, " Lo, now is the accepted time, And this is mercy's day!" SARAH DOUDNEY. 290 1111.1111. Come unto Me, all ye that labour.- Matt. 11. 28. 1 GLAD tidings! glad tidings! O wonderful love! A message has come from our Father above; ' Tis Jesus who brings it to young and to old, A message of mercy more precious than gold. 2 He saith to the weary," Ch, come unto Me;" The poor and the lowly His glory may see; He blesseth the meek with His soul- cheering voice; He comforts the mourners and bids them rejoice. 3 How happy are they who believe in the Lord, And love the sweet counsel they find in His word! Be ready to hear and swift to obey, And follow His track in the bright shining way. 291 1211.1211. Come; for all things are now ready.- Luke 14. 17. 1 ОH, come to the merciful Saviour who calls you, Oh, come to the Lord who forgives and forgets, Though dark be the fortune on earth that befalls you, There's a bright home above where the sun never sets. THE SCRIPTURES: INVITATIONS. 2 Oh, come, then, to Jesus, whose arms are| 293 extended To fold His dear children in closest em- Are they not all ministering spirits-Heb. 1. 14 brace; Oh, come, for your exile will shortly be ended, And Jesus will show you His beautiful face. . 3 Then, come to the Saviour, whose mercy grows brighter The longer you look at the depth of His love; And fear not!' tis Jesus! and life's cares grow lighter As you think of the home and the glory above. 4 Oh, come, then, to Jesus, and say how you love Him, And vow at His feet you will keep in His grace; For one tear that's shed by a sinner will move Him, And your sins will be lost in His tender embrace. F. W. FABER. 292 C.M. 8 lines. The Spirit and the Bride say, Come.- Rev. 22. 17. 1 I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast." I came to Jesus as I wasWeary, and worn, and sad; I found in Him a resting- place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " Behold, I freely give The living water,-thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life- giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " I am this dark world's Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun; And in that Light of life I'll walk Till travelling days are done. H. BONAR. 1110.1110. and refrain. 1 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, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night! 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, " Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you 104 come:" And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. Angels of Jesus, etc. 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee. Angels of Jesus, etc. 4 Rest comes at length; though life be long and dreary The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith's journey ends in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last. Angels of Jesus, etc. 5 Angels! sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. Angels of Jesus, etc. F. W. FABER. 1 AUTHORITY AND OBLIGATIONS. 294 S.M. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.Exod. 20. 8. 2 3 4 5 THE LORD'S DAY: DUTIES AND ENJOYMENTS. THE LORD'S DAY. THE Sabbath of the Lord, The Sabbath is our day; For then we read and hear God's word, We learn to praise and pray. 3 This day, with joy, we bless; It hath the light of seven; While shines the Sun of Righteousness Upon the path of heaven. Ours is the Sunday school: Its lessons may we prize: And grow, by every gospel rule, Unto salvation wise. So all our lives below In wisdom's pleasant ways, 295 The fruits of Sunday schools shall showThe bliss of Sabbath days. Lord of the Sabbath, send Prosperity and peace; Till tasks and teachings here shall end, Tongues fail, and knowledge cease. J. MONTGOMERY. DUTIES AND ENJOYMENTS. S.M. Call the Sabbath a delight.- Isa. 58. 13. 1 How pleasant is the dawn Of this delightful day! Now with our teachers let us join, To read, and praise, and pray. 2 And may the God of love Their kind endeavours own, That we and they may meet above, To sing before His throne. But let us not forget That this can never be, Except our hearts are changed by grace, And we from sin set free. Dear Saviour, hear our cry; Oh grant us all Thy grace; And make us fit, while here below, To dwell before Thy face. 296 77.77. Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies.- Psa. 103. 4. 4 105 1 ERE another Sabbath close, Ere again we seek repose, Lord, our song ascends to Thee; At Thy feet we bow the knee. 2 For the mercies of the day, For this rest upon our way, Thanks to Thee alone be given, Lord of earth and King of heaven. 3 Cold our services have been, Mingled every prayer with sin; But Thou canst and wilt forgive; By Thy grace alone we live. 4 While this thorny path we tread, May Thy love our footsteps lead When our journey here is past, May we rest with Thee at last. 5 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove Foretastes of our joys above; While their steps Thy pilgrims bend To the rest which knows no end. O.P., Missionary Minstrel. 297 C.M. Let us go into the house of the Lord.- Psa. 122. 1. 1 How did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day. 2 I love her gates, I love the road; The church, adorned with grace, Stands like a palace, built for God, To show His milder face. 3 Up to her courts, with joys unknown, The holy tribes repair; The Son of David holds His throne, And sits in judgment there. THE LORD'S DAY: DUTIES * he hears our praises and complaints; And, while His awful voice Divides the sinners from the saints, We tremble and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest! With holy gifts and heavenly grace, Be her attendants blest! 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains: There my best friends, my kindred dwell, There God, my Saviour, reigns. WATTS. 298 L.M. Praise is comely.- Psa. 33. 1. 1 LORD, how delightful' tis to see A band of children worship Thee; To hear their feeble voices rise, And join the chorus of the skies. 2 Though angels their hosannas raise, Thou wilt accept an infant's praise; The Lord of hosts from heaven will bow, To hear the humblest strain below. 3 Oh, then descend, Almighty God; Help us to speak Thy praise abroad; Oh, let each heart Thy temple beA holy temple fit for Thee. 4 Whene'er we meet for praise and prayer, Do Thou each waiting heart prepare; And let both child and teacher prove The triumphs of redeeming love. 299 77.77. I will worship toward Thy holy temple.- Psa. 138. 2. 1 To Thy temple I repair; Lord I love to worship there, When within the veil I meet, Christ before the mercy- seat. 2 Thou, through Him, art reconciled'; I, through Him, become Thy child; Abba Father! give me grace, In Thy courts, to seek Thy face. 3 While Thy glorious praise is sung, Touch my lips, unloose my tongue ,That my joyful soul may bless Thee, the Lord, my righteousness. 4 While the prayers of saints ascend, God of love, to mine attend: AND ENJOYMENTS. Hear me,-for Thy Spirit pleads, Hear,-for Jesus intercedes. 106 5 While I hearken to Thy law, Fill my soul with humble awe; Till Thy gospel brings to me Life and immortality. 6 While Thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon in Thy name, Through their voice, by faith, may I Hear Thee speaking from the sky. 7 From Thy house when I return, May my heart within me burn; And, at evening, let me say, I have walked with God to- day. J. MONTGOMERY. 300 77.77.77.77. Peace be within thy walls.- Psa. 122. 7. 1 PLEASANT are Thy courts above, In the land of light and love; Pleasant are Thy courts below, In this land of sin and woe: Oh, my spirit longs and faints For the converse of Thy saints, For the brightness of Thy face, For Thy fulness, God of grace. 2 Happy birds that sing and fly Round Thy altars, O Most High; Happier souls that find a rest On their heavenly Father's breast; Like the wandering dove that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair, And enjoy it ever there. 3 Happy they, their praises flow Even in this vale of woe: Waters in the deserts rise, Manna feeds them from the skies; On they go from strength to strength, Till they reach Thy throne at length, At Thy feet adoring fall, Who hast led them safe through all 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win, Guide me through a world of sin, Keep me by Thy saving grace, Give me at Thy side a place; Sun and Shield alike Thou art, Guide and guard my erring heart; Grace and glory flow from Thee: Shower, oh, shower them, Lord, on me. H. F. LYTE. 301 AND ENJOYMENTS. THE LORD'S DAY: DUTIES C.M. 2 Gracious Lord, we love this day; When we hear Thy holy word, When we sing Thy praise and pray, Earth can no such joys afford. But a better rest remains ,My peace I give unto you.- John 14. 27. 1 THE Lord be with us as we bend His blessing to receive; His gift of peace upon us send Before His courts we leave. 2 The Lord be with us as we walk Along our homeward road; In silent thought or friendly talk Our hearts be still with God. 3 The Lord be with us till the night Shall close the day of rest; Be He of every heart the Light, Of every house the Guest. And when our nightly prayers we say, His watch He still shall keep, Crown with His peace, His own blest day, And guard His people's sleep. J. ELLERTON. 302 67.67.66.66. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Psa. 150. 6. 1 LET all men praise the Lord, In worship lowly bending; On His most holy word, Redeemed from woe, depending. He gracious is and just; From childhood us doth lead; On Him we place our trust And hope in time of need. 2 Glory and praise to GodTo Father, Son, be given, And to the Holy Ghost, On high enthroned in heaven. Praise to the Triune God; With powerful arm and strong, He changeth night to day: Praise Him with grateful song. M. RINCKART, tr. by W. BARTHOLOMEW. B03 77.77.77.77. A day in Thy courts is better than a thousand.Psa. 84. 10. 1 WELCOME, sacred day of rest! Sweet repose from earthly care; Day above all days the best, When our souls for heaven prepare: Day when our Redeemer rose Victor o'er the hosts of hell; Thus He vanquished all our foes; Let our lips His glory tell. Heavenly Sabbaths, happier days, Rest from sin and rest from pains, Endless joys and endless praise. W. BROWN. 304 77.77.77. The Lord hath given you the Sabbath.Exod. 16. 29. 107 1 SAFELY through another week, God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His counts to- day: Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. 2 Here we come Thy name to praise; Let us feel Thy presence near, May Thy glory meet our eyes, While we in Thy house appear: Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting rest. NEWTON. 305 1111.1111. Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house.Psa. 84. 4. 1 How sweet is the Sabbath, a morning of rest, The day of the week I love dearest and best! This morning my Saviour arose from the tomb, And broke all the fetters of death, and its doom. 2 Oh, let me be thoughtful and good all the day, Nor spend e'en a minute in trifling or play; Oh, let me remember these hours were given To meeten, instruct, and prepare me for heaven. 3 In the house of my God. in His presence and fear, When I worship to- day may it all be sincere; In the school where I learn, may I do it with care, And be grateful to those who watch over me there. THE LORD'S DAY: DUTIES 4 Instruct me, great God; though a child I may be, I am not too young to be pitied by Thee; Renew all my heart, keep me firm in Thy ways, I would love Thee, and serve Thee, and give Thee the praise. 306 76.76.76 76. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually.- Heb. 13. 15. 1 AGAIN we meet in gladness, And raise the tuneful song, Nor shade of care or sadness Broods o'er our happy throng. Within Thy house we gather On this sweet day of rest, And pray Thee, O our Father, In blessing make us blest. 2 For mercies all so tender, For goodness ever free, We now devoutly render Our praises, Lord, to Thee. For truth so brightly beaming ,For Christ, the sinner's Friend, Whose love, a world redeeming, Shall never, never end;3 For Holy Spirit, seeking Our wayward hearts to win, For voice within us speaking When led to doubt or sin;For bliss we may inherit When this brief life is o'er, Thee, Father, Son, and Spirit, We gratefully adore. 4 In each unknown to- morrow Mark out for us the way; And lead, through joy or sorrow, To realms of endless day. With loved ones gone before us, There may we join to raise The Hallelujah Chorus Of never- ending praise. JULIUS BRIGG. 307 The rest of the holy Sabbath.- Exod. 16. 28. 10 DAY of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright! 76.76.76.76. AND ENJOYMENTS. Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land. 108 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth: On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths on earth; On thee our Lord victorious The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee most glorious A triple light was given. 3 To- day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul- refreshing streams. 4 May we, new graces gaining From this our day of rest, Attain the rest remaining To spirits of the blest; And there our voice upraising To Father and to Son And Holy Ghost, be praising Ever the Three in One. 308 C. WORDSWORTH. 76.76.76.76. Ye shall keep the Sabbath.- Exod. 31. 14. 1 THE dawn of God's own Sabbath Breaks o'er the earth again, As some sweet summer morning After a night of pain: It comes as cooling showers To some dry parched land, As shade of clustered palm- trees ' Mid weary wastes of sand. 2 Bless'd day, when earthly sorrow Is merged in heavenly joy, And trial changed to blessing That foes may not destroy; When want is turned to fulness, And weariness to rest; And woe to wondrous rapture, Upon the Saviour's breast. THE LORD'S DAY: DUTIES AND ENJOYMENTS. 310 66.66.66.66. The day is Thine.- Psa. 74. 16. 1 JESUS, we love to meet, On this Thy holy day.We worship round Thy seat, On this Thy holy day. Thou tender, heavenly Friend, To Thee our prayers ascend; O'er our young spirits bend, On this Thy holy day. 3 Lord, we would bring for offering, Though marred with earthly soil, A week of earnest labour, Of steady, faithful toil; Fair fruits of self- denial, Of strong, deep love to Thee, Fostered by Thine own Spirit In meek humility. 4 And we would bring our burden Of sinful thought and deed, In Thy pure presence kneeling, From bondage to be freed; Our heart's most bitter sorrow For all Thy work undone ,So many talents wasted, So few bright laurels won. 5 So be it, Lord, for ever: Oh, may we evermore, In Thy most holy presence, Thy blessèd name adore: Here, on this peaceful Sabbath, Within these hallowed walls, Type of the stainless worship In Zion's golden halls; 6 There, when in joy and gladness, We reach that home at last; When life's short week of sorrow, And sin and strife is past; When angel- hands have gathered The fair ripe fruit for Thee, O Father, Son, and Spirit, Most holy Trinity. From" Hymns on the Holy Communion," by ADA CAMBRIDGE, by permission of Messrs. Houlston and Sons. 309 L.M. I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.Exod. 20. 24. 1 ASSEMBLED in our school once more, O Lord, Thy blessing we implore; We meet to read, and sing, and pray ,Be with us, then, throughout this day. 2 Our fervent prayer to Thee ascends, For parents, teachers, foes, and friends; And when we in Thy house appear, Help us to worship in Thy fear. 3 When we on earth shall meet no more, May we to endless glory soar, And praise Thee in more lofty strains Where one eternal Sabbath reigns. J. BUCKWORTH. 2 We dare not trifle now, In silent awe we bow, On this Thy holy day.. On this Thy holy day. Check every wandering thought, And let us all be taught To serve Thee as we ought, On this Thy holy day. 3 We listen to Thy word, Bless all that we have heard, On this Thy holy day. On this Thy holy day. 109. Go with us when we part, And to each youthful heart Thy saving grace impart, On this Thy holy day. MRS. E. PARSON. 311 77.77. and chorus. The Lord blessed the Sabbath day.- Exod. 20. 11. 1 BRIGHT and joyous be our lay On this happy Sabbath day; Why should youthful hearts be sad When all things besides are glad? Joyous, then, and bright the strain, Sing it o'er and o'er again; Praise to Him will welcome be, Who was praised by such as we. 2 Mark how God has framed the earth, Full of happiness and mirth; Tuneful voices all around, Call on us to swell the sound. Joyous, then, etc. 3 Birds are blithe upon the wing, Merrily they chirp and sing; Woods are rich with notes of praise, We, like birds, our songs will raise. Joyous, then, etc. ATTO CHRISTIAN 4 Flowers on sunny banks are fair, Smiling daily everywhere, Messengers of joy are they, Bidding us, like them, be gay. Joyous, then, etc. 5 Gladsome thus from day to day, Heaven will meet us on the way, And the bliss the Saviour won By His griefs be here begun. Joyous, then, etc. B. W. PROVIS, by permission of MESSRS. PITMAN. 312 L.M. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. -Exod. 20. 10. 1 ANOTHER Six days' work is done, Another Sabbath is begun; Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, Improve the day thy God hath blest. rise 2 Oh that our thoughts and thanks may As grateful incense, to the skies; And draw from heaven that sweet repose, Which none, but he that feels it, knows. 3 In holy duties let the day, In holy pleasures pass away; How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend, In hope of one that ne'er shall end! STENNETT. 313 77.77.77. They shall behold the land that is very far off.Isa. 33. 17. 1 BEAUTEOUS scenes on earth appear, Scenes to sight and memory dear, 314 L.M. Oh praise the Lord, all ye nations.- Psa. 117. 1. 1 FROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise; Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord, Eternal truth attends Thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. WATTS. MISSIONS. 110 Mountains, valleys, rivers, stream Landscapes bright with sunny beams; But a better world by far Is beyond the highest star. 2 Many happy homes are foundHomes of peace- on British ground; And our fatherland we love, Free and blessed by God above; But more happy homes by far Are beyond the highest star. CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 3 Balmy is the Sabbath air, Precious is the place of prayer; Glad we in this temple praise Him who helps us all our days; But a temple, better far, Is beyond the highest star. 4 Joy and gladness fill this place, When we see the Saviour's face; As He thus fulfils His word ,I am with you, saith the Lord; But the clearest view, by far, Is beyond the highest star. 5 Oh, that here with fervent zeal We may do the Saviour's will. And at length, with ardent love, Join to swell the choir above; We shall happier be by far, When beyond the highest star. ROBERT ROBINSON. 315 87.87. Attend unto my prayer.- Psa. 61. 1. 1 GOD of heaven, hear our singing; Only little ones are we, & Yet a great petition bringing, Father, now we come to Thee. 2 Let Thy kingdom, come, we pray Thee; Let the world in Thee find rest; Let all know Thee and obey Thee, Loving, praising, blessing, blessed! 1 316 2 3 3 Let the sweex anu joyful story Of the Saviour's wondrous love, Wake on earth a song of glory, Like the angels' song above. 4 CHRISTIAN 4 Father, send the glorious hour; Every heart be Thine alone; For the kingdom and the power And the glory are Thine own. F. R. HAVERGAL. 66.66.88. My lips shall praise Thee.- Psa. 63. 3. SHALL hymns of grateful love Through heaven's high arches ring, And all the hosts above Their songs of triumph sing; And shall not we take up the strain, And send the echo back again? Shall every ransomed tribe Of Adam's scattered race, To Christ all power ascribe, Who saved them by His grace; And shall not we take up the strain, And send the echo back again? Shall they adore the Lord, Who bought them with His blood, And all the love record That leads them home to God; And shall not we take up the strain, And send the echo back again? 317 Oh, spread the joyful sound, The Saviour's love proclaim, And publish all around Salvation through His name, Till the whole world take up the strain, And send the echo back again. J. J. CUMMINS. 136.136.1313.1315.6. I bring you good tidings.- Luke 2. 10. 1 TELL it out among the heathen that the Lord is King! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out among the nations, let them shout and sing! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out with adoration that He shall increase; That the mighty King of Glory is the King of Peace; MISSIONS. Tell it out with jubilation, though the waves may roar, That He sitteth on the water- floods, our King for evermore. Tell it out! Tell it out! 2 Tell it out among the heathen that the Saviour reigns! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out among the nations, bid them burst their chains! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out among the weeping ones that Jesus lives! 111 Tell it out among the weary ones what rest He gives; Tell it out among the sinful that He came to save, Tell it out among the dying that He triumphed o'er the grave. Tell it out! Tell it out! 3 Tell it out among the heathen Jesus reigns above! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out among the nations that His reign is love! Tell it out! Tell it out! Tell it out among the highways and the lanes at home; Let it ring across the mountains and the ocean foam! Like the sound of many waters let our glad shout be, Till it echo and re- echo from the islands of the sea! Tell it out! Tell it out! 318 F. R. HAVERGAL. 664.6664. Let there be light: and there was light.Gen. 1. 3. 1 THOU, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight; Hear us, we humbly pray, And where the gospel's day Sheds not its glorious rayLet there be light. 2 Thou, who didst come to bring Gn Thy redeeming wing Healing and sight, CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind, Oh, now to all mankind Let there be light. 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life- giving, Holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the waters' face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And in earth's darkest place Let there be light. 4 Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity! Wisdom! Love! Might! Boundless as ocean's tide Rolling in fullest pride, Through the earth, far and wide, Let there be light. J. MARRIOTT. 319 664.6664. My name shall be great among the heathen.Mal. 1. 11. 1 FATHER of heaven, bless Missions with great success; The work is Thine! Soon may the gospel sound Through all the world around, Till earth's remotest bound To Thee resign! 2 From Greenland's frozen land To Afric's burning strand, Make Jesus known! Till on Him all shall call, Till every idol fall, Till He be loved by all, And served alone. 3 O'er every hill and plain Washed by the Western main Echo the call; Till gods of wood and stone Shall all be overthrown, And Jesus reigns alone, Supreme o'er all! 4 Then spread the gospel's light Till nations all unite Beneath His sway; And let us, as we sing Praise to our Saviour King, Our grateful offerings bring, To speed the day. MAJOR'S Book of Pratse. 320 C.M. God be merciful unto us, and bless us.- Psa. 67. 1. 1 SHINE, mighty God, on Britain shine With beams of heavenly grace; Reveal Thy power through all our coasts, And show Thy smiling face. 2 When shall Thy name, from shore to shore, Sound all the earth abroad; And distant nations know and love Their Saviour and their God? 3 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, Sing loud with solemn voice; While British tongues exalt His praise, And British hearts rejoice. 112 4 He, the great Lord, the sovereign Judge, Who sits enthroned above, Wisely commands the world He made In justice, and in love. 5 God, the Redeemer, scatters round His choicest favours here; While the creation's utmost bound Shall see, adore, and fear. WATTS. 321 L.M. He set the bounds of the people.- Deut. 32. 8. 1 GREAT God, to Thee my voice I raise, To Thee my youngest hours belong; I would begin my life with praise, Till growing years improve the song. 2" Tis to Thy sovereign grace I owe That I was born on British ground, Where streams of heavenly mercy flow, And words of sweet salvation sound. 3 How do I pity those who dwell Where ignorance and darkness reigns! They know no heaven, they fear no hellThose endless joys, those endless pains. 4 Thy praise shall still employ my breath, Since Thou hast marked my way to heaven; Teach me to shun the road to death, Nor waste the blessings Thou hast given. WATTS. CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 322 76.76.76.76. Let the whole earth be filled with His glory.Psa. 72. 19. 1 FROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand; Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn; The heathen, in his blindness. Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on highCan we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! oh, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learnt Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. HEBER. 323 83.83.8883. Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth.Psa. 96. 10. 1 I OFTEN think of heathen lands ,Far away; Where high the pagan temple stands ,Far away; And where each helpless child is led To bow to idol gods its head, While many muttering charms are said ,Far away. 2 0 how I pity children there ,Far away! Although the clime be passing fair ,Far away; I would not leave my British home, In fields of richest fruit to roam, If there no gospel light should come ,Far away! 3 But I will pray that God may send ,Far away, Glad tidings of my Saviour- Friend ,Far away; And every little I can spare Shall help to send the Bible there, And men of God the truth to bear ,Far away! 4 And when the silver trumpet swells ,Far away! And all the love of Jesus tells ,Far away; Then idols shall like Dagon fall, And many a child on God shall call, And own my Jesus Lord of all ,Far away. 324 77.77. Who hath despised the day of small things- Zech. 4. 10. 113 1 LITTLE rain- drops feed the rill; Rills to meet the brooklets glide; Brooks the broader rivers fill; Rivers swell the ocean's tide. 2 So the little gathered here, Mites from childhood's willing hand, Go some aching heart to cheer In a dark and distant land. 3 Wilt Thou, Lord, this offering use, And Thy blessing on it pour? And Thy glorious word diffuse, E'en to earth's remotest shore? L. H. SIGOURNEY. 325 87.87.47. The people which sat in darkness saw great light. -Matt. 4. 16. 1 O'ER the gloomy hills of darkness Look, my soul, be still and gaze; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace; Blessèd jubilee, Let thy glorious morning dawn. CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude barbarian see That divine and glorious conquest, Once obtained on Calvary: Let the gospel Loud resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light: And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day. 4 May the glorious day approaching Thine eternal love proclaim; And the everlasting gospel Spread abroad Thy holy name, O'er the borders Of the Great Immanuel's land. 5 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel, Win and conquer, never cease; May Thy lasting wide dominion Multiply and still increase: Sway Thy sceptre, Saviour, all the world around. W. WILLIAMS. 326 C.M. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.- Isa. 42. 2. 1 OUR Saviour's voice is soft and sweet When bending from above, He bids us gather round His feet, And calls us by His love. 2 But while our youthful hearts rejoice That thus He bids us come, " Jesus!" we cry with pleading voice, " Bring heathen wanderers home." 3 They never heard the Saviour's name, They have not learned His way; They do not know His grace who came To take their sins away. 4 Dear Saviour, let the joyful sound In distant lands be heard; And oh, wherever sin is found, Send forth Thy pard'ning word. 5 And if our lips may breathe a prayer, Though raised in trembling fear, Oh, let Thy grace our hearts prepare, And choose some heralds here. MRA E PARSON. 327 87.87.47. Come up to us quickly, and save us.- Josh. 10. S 1 HARK! a distant voice is calling; Mournfully it meets the ear; Louder yet its accents falling, Fill each heart with thoughtful fear: Let us listen, Now the sound of woe is near. 2' Tis the moan of thousands dying; Lost in sin's dark gloom they stray; " Tis the voice of wand'rers crying, " Ye who know the living way. Come, and guide us To the land of perfect day." 3 We would help them, 0 our Father; Thou hast bid us freely give; Wilt Thou not the wand'rers gather? Shall not dying spirits live? Hear our pleadings, All our past neglect forgive. 4 Let us send to every nation, News of light and life divine; And to spread Thy free salvation, Now in youth our lives resign: Take these first fruits, Then let all our sheaves be Thine. MRS. E. PARSON 328 1010.1011. and chorus. Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters.Isa. 32. 20. 114 1 Go sound it abroad, the tidings proclaim, Salvation to all, through Him that was slain; He lives to redeem uz, Jesus our King! To mansions of glo.y the ransomed will bring. Go sound it abroad, the tidings proclaim Salvation is purchased through Him that was slain. 2 The isles of the deep shall lift up their voice, And nations afar shall hear and rejoice; The harp that was broken sweetly shall ring, And Judah return to her Saviour and King. Go sound it abroad, etc. 3 Go, heralds, away! your mission fulfil, The gospel declare, we'll pray for you still; Be steadfast, be watchful, stand by the right, And God will sustain you with wisdom and might. Go sound it abroad, etc. 4 Go, heralds, away! the harvest is near, The reapers will come, the Master appear; Be patient in labour, fervent in love, And God will reward you in glory above. Go sound it abroad, etc. 329 1 2 LIFE, DEATH, AND 4 3 77.887. We should love one another.- 1 John 3. 11. ОH, what can little hands do To please the King of heaven? The little bands some work may try To help the poor in misery; Such grace to mine be given. Oh, what can little lips do To please the King of heaven? The little lips can praise and pray, And gentle words of kindness say: Such grace to mine be given. 331 Oh, what can little eyes do To please the King of heaven? The little eyes can upward look, And learn to read God's holy book: Such grace to mine be given. 65.65.65.65. I am the good Shepherd.- John 10. 11. 1 JESUS is our Shepherd, Wiping every tear; Folded in His bosom, What have we to fear? Only let us follow Whither He doth lead, To the thirsty desert, Or the dewy mead. 5 115 ETERNITY. Oh, what can little hearts do To please the King of heaven? Our hearts, if God His Spirit send, Can love and trust their Saviour Friend: Such grace to mine be given. 330 66.66.88. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise.- Matt. 21. 16. 1 Though small is all that we can do To please the King of heaven; When hearts, and hands, and lips unite To serve the Saviour with delight, They are most precious in His sight: Such grace to mine be given. MRS. G. W. HISDALE's Daily Devotions ( American). CAN I, a little child, Do anything for those Who are by sin defiled, To lighten their sad woes? I cannot see the reason why I should not, if I really try. 2 First, then, I would implore The Lord to change their heart; Then from my little store I freely will impart, LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. That some kind teachers may be given To point out Christ, the way to heaven. 3 How would such joyful news Their inmost souls delight! And who would then refuse To give their little mite, That every heathen child may know What blessings Jesus can bestow? ROBERT MOFFAT. 2 Jesus is our Shepherd; Well we know His voice, How its gentlest whisper Makes our heart rejoice; Even when He chideth, Tender is His tone: None but He shall guide us; We are His alone. 3 Jesus is our Shepherd, For the sheep He bled; 2 3 4 332 S.M. I will instruct thee and teach thee.- Psa. 32. 8. 5 LIFE, DEATH, 1 Now in my early days, Teach me Thy will to know; O Lord, Thy sanctifying grace Betimes on me bestow. 6 Every lamb is sprinkled With the blood He shed; Then on each He setteth His own secret sign ," They that have My Spirit, These," saith He," are Mine." 4 Jesus is our Shepherd; Guarded by His arm, Though the wolves may raven, None can do us harm; When we tread death's valley, Dark with fearful gloom, We will fear no evil, Victors o'er the tomb. CANON STOWELL. 333 Make my unguarded youth The object of Thy care; Help me to choose the way of truth, And flee from every snare. My heart, to folly prone, Renew by power divine; Unite it to Thyself alone, And make me wholly Thine. Lord, let Thy word of grace My warmest thoughts employ; Be this, through all my future days, My treasure and my joy. To what Thy laws impart, Be my whole soul inclined; Oh, let them dwell within my heart, And sanctify my mind! May Thy young servant learn By these to cleanse his way; And may I here the path discern That leads to endless day. FAWCETT. 87.87.87.87. I am Thine, save me.- Psa. 119. 94. 1 SAVIOUR! While my heart is tender, I would yield that heart to Thee; All my powers to Thee surrender, Thine, and only Thine to be. AND ETERNITY. Take me now, Lord Jesus, take me, Let my youthful heart be Thine: Thy devoted servant make me; Fill my soul with love divine. 2 Send me, Lord, where Thou wilt send me, Only do Thou guide my way; May Thy grace through life attend me, Gladly then shall I obey. Let me do Thy will, or bear it, I would know no will but Thine: Shouldst Thou take my life, or spare it, I that life to Thee resign. 3 May this solemn dedication Never once forgotten lie; Let it know no revocation, Published and confirmed on high. Thine I am, O Lord, for ever, 116 To Thy service set apart; Suffer me to leave Thee never: Seal Thine image on my heart. J. BURTON. 334 87.87. Remember not the sins of my youth.- Psa. 25. 7. 1 Is earth too fair, is youth too bright, To need the smile of heaven? Have I no deadly foes to fight, No sins to be forgiven? 2 Am I too young to seek the Lord, Who left His heaven for me? Too young to hold those sins abhorred He bore upon the tree? 3 My Father! may not this glad heart Feel Thee its sovereign good, And bless, my Saviour, its dear part In Thine atoning blood? 4 Hath not Thy word a promise sweet For spirits young as mine? May not my soul have leave to greet Some vision all divine? 50 awful God of holiness! I would be all Thine own: O God of joy! O God of grace! I bow before Thy throne. 6 I pray Thee not to keep from me All sorrow and all smart; But now I bring my joy to Thee; Accept this glowing heart! T. H. GILL. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 335 C.M. Those that seek Me early shall find Me.- Prov. 8. 17. 1 Now that my journey's just begun, My course so little trod, I'll stay before I farther run, And give myself to God. 2 What sorrows may my steps attend, I cannot now foretell; But, if the Lord will be my Friend, I know that all is well. 3 If all my earthly friends should die, And leave me mourning here ,Since God regards the orphan's cry, Oh, what have I to fear? 4 If I am rich, He'll guard my heart, Temptation to withstand; And make me willing to impart The bounties of His hand. 5 If I am poor, He can supply Who has my table spread, Who feeds the ravens when they cry, And fills His poor with bread. 6 And, Lord, whatever grief or ill For me may be in store, Make me submissive to Thy will, And I would ask no more. 7 Attend me through my youthful way Whatever be my lot: And when I'm feeble, old, and grey, O Lord, forsake me not. JANE TAYLOR. 336 65.65. Faithful in a very little.- Luke 19. 17. 1 LITTLE drops of water, Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean, And the beauteous land. 2 Letter after letter, Words and books are made; Little and by little, Mountains level laid. 3 Little steps of error Lead the soul away From the path of virtue, Into sin to stray. 4 Little seeds of mercy, Sown by youthful hands, Grow to bless the nations Far in heathen lands. 5 Little deeds of kindness, Little words of love, Make our earth an Eden Like the heaven above. E. C. BREWER. 337 76.86.76.86. Patient continuance in well- doing.- Rom. 2. 7. 1 SUPPOSE the little cowslip Should hang its golden cup, And say, I'm such a tiny flower, I'd better not grow up! How many a weary trav'ler Would miss its fragrant smell! How many a little child would grieve To lose it from the dell! 117 2 Suppose the glistening dewdrop Upon the grass should say, What can a little dewdrop do? I'd better roll away! The blade on which it rested, Before the day was done, Without a drop to moisten it, Would wither in the sun. 3 Suppose the little breezes, Upon a summer's day, Should think themselves too small to cool The traveller on his way; Who would not miss the smallest And softest ones that blow, And think they made a great mistake, If they were talking so? 4 How many deeds of kindness A little child can do, Although it has but little strength, And little wisdom too! It wants a loving spirit Much more than strength, to prove How many things a child can do For others by his love. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 338 77.77. Thou art my trust from my youth.- Psa. 1. 5. BLESSED Jesus, life is fair, 1 I have known no secret care; Sunbeams all around me rest, Joy is still my bosom's guest. 339 2 Safe within a home of love, Mercies round me daily prove That I am a happy child, Sheltered from the tempest wild. 3 Blessèd Jesus, life is fair, Therefore listen to my prayer; Let me come within Thy fold, Ere my heart grows hard and cold. 4 Though I am so happy now, Health upon my youthful brow, Yet I know that life will bring Winter, too, as well as spring. 5 Therefore take me to Thy breast, Let me on Thy bosom rest; Fill my heart with love divine, Let Thine image in me shine. 6 Teach me how to pray aright, How to keep my God in sight: Let me walk each day with Thee, And do Thou my Saviour be. 7 Then my life will all be bright, Thou wilt be my joy and light, And I shall not fear to die, Heaven will be my home on high. Mis. E. A. GODWIN. 77.77. He giveth power to the faint.- Isa. 40. 29. 1 GOD of mercy, throned on high, Listen from Thy lofty seat; Hear, oh hear our feeble cry; Guide, oh guide our wandering feet. 2 Young and erring travellers, we All our dangers do not know; Scarcely fear the stormy sea, Hardly feel the tempest blow. 3 Jesus, lover of the young, Cleanse us with Thy blood divine: Ere the tide of sin grow strong, Save us, keep us, make us Thine. 4 When perplext in danger's snare Thou alone our Guide canst be: When opprest with woe and care, Whom have we to trust but Thee? 118 5 Let us ever hear Thy voice, Ask Thy counsel every day: Saints and angels will rejoice, If we walk in wisdom's way. 6 Saviour, give us faith, and pour Hope and love on every soul; Hope, till time shall be no more; Love, while endless ages roll. 340 HENRY NEELB. 85.83. Lo, I am with you alway.- Matt. 28. 20. 1 JESUS, I so often need Thee, Do not go away; I would have Thee ever near meWilt Thou stay? 2 When I'm glad I want to tell Thee, And I long to do Something that I know will gladden Jesus too. 3 When I'm sad I want my sorrow To be felt by Thee; And I know that Thou hast pity Just for me. 4 Often, when I really would not, I do something wrong; Jesus, pity Thou my weaknessMake me strong. 5 Should the folly sorely grieve Thee I regret to own, Still in folly do not leave me Here alone. 6 Ever with Thee, still more like Thee Growing day by day, Soon, for very love, Thou wilt not Go away. W. H. PARKER. 341 87.87. Glorify God in your body, and in your spirit.1 Cor. 6. 20. 1 HOLY Father, Thou hast taught me I should live to Thee alone: Year by year Thy hand hath brought me On through dangers oft unknown. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 2 When I wandered, Thou hast found me; 2 Look to Jesus! yes, I may, When I doubted, sent me light; Still Thine arm has been around me; All my paths were in Thy sight. 3 In the world will foes assail me, Craftier, stronger far than I; And the strife may never fail me, Well I know, before I die. 4 Therefore, Lord, I come believing, Thou canst give the power I need; Through the prayer of faith receiving Strength- the Spirit's strength indeed! 5 I would trust in Thy protection, Wholly rest upon Thine arm, Follow wholly Thy direction, Thou mine only Guard from harm. 6 Keep me from mine own.undoing, Let me turn to Thee when tried; Still my footsteps, Father, viewing, Keep me ever at Thy side. J. M. NEALE. 342 77.77 Hold up my goings in Thy paths.- Psa. 17. 5. 1 HEAVENLY Father, to whose eye Future things unfolded lie, Through the desert, where I stray, Let Thy counsels guide my way. 2 Lord, uphold me day by day; Shed a light upon my way; Guide me through perplexing snares; Care for me in all my cares. 3 Should Thy wisdom, Lord, decree Trials, long and sharp, for me, Pain or sorrow, care or shame ,Father, glorify Thy name. 4 Let me neither faint nor fear, Feeling still that Thou art near, In the course my Saviour trod, Tending still to Thee, my God. J. CONDER. 343 77.77. Looking unto Jesus.- Heb. 12. 2. 1 LOOK to Jesus! yes, I may, He has fed me day by day, Kept me safe from every ill, Blessèd Jesus! keep me still. All my sin to take away; See the cross whereon He died, Look to Jesus crucified. 119 3 Look to Jesus! yes, I may, He can guide my future way; Heavenly Teacher! Constant Friend, Let Thy word my life attend. 4 Look to Jesus! yes, I may, For His Holy Spirit pray; He can cleanse my soul with blood, Draw my wand'ring heart to God. 5 Look to Jesus! yes, I may, Now to heaven He points the way; Let me there when life is o'er, Look and love Him evermore. G. T. CONGREVE( by permission, from " Gems of Song"). 344 87.87.47. The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich.Prov. 10. 22. 1 FATHER, let Thy benediction, Gently falling as the dew, And Thy ever gracious presence, Bless us all our journey through. May we ever Keep the end of life in view. 2 Young in years, we need the wisdom Which can only come from Thee: In the morn of our existence Let us Thy salvation see. Changed in spirit Then shall we Thy children be. 3 When temptations shall assail us, When we falter by the way, Let Thine arm of strength defend usSaviour, lear us when we pray: Thou art mighty, em Be Thou then our Rock and Stay. 4 Praise and blessing, power and glory, Will we render, Lord, to Thee; For the news of Thy salvation Shall extend from sea to seaAll the nations Joyfully shall worship Thee. M. E. SHELLY LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 347 345 77.77.77. With my spirit within me will I seek Thee early.Isa. 26. 9. 1 ОH, that I, like Timothy, Might the holy Scriptures know From my earliest infancy, Till for God mature I grow; Made unto salvation wise, Ready for the glorious prize! 2 Jesus, all- redeeming Lord, Full of truth and full of grace, Make me understand Thy word; Teach me, in my youthful days, Wonders in Thy word to see, Wise through faith which is in Thee. 3 Open now mine eyes of faith; Open now the book of God; Show me here the secret path Leading to Thy blest abode; Wisdom from above impart, Speak the meaning to my heart. WESLEY. 346 C.M. Wisdom is the principal thing.- Prov. 4. 7. 1 RELIGION is the chief concern Of mortals here below; May I its great importance learn, Its sovereign virtue know. 2 Religion should our thoughts engage Amidst our youthful bloom; " Twill fit us for declining age, Or for the awful tomb. 3 Oh, may my heart, by grace renewed, Be my Redeemer's throne; And be my stubborn will subdued, His government to own. 4 Let deep repentance, faith, and love, Be joined with godly fear; And all my conversation prove My heart to be sincere. 5 Let lively hope my soul inspire, Let warm affections rise; And may I wait with strong desire To mount above the skies. FAWCETT. 7775.7775. Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably. Heb. 12. 28. 120 348 1 LORD, we bend before Thee now, And with one united vow To Thy sacred service now All our lives resign; Only to each youthful heart Courage, patience, help impart; Then, if Thou our Leader art, Glory shall be Thine. 2 But can such a feeble band Satan's gathered host withstand, And resist, with dauntless hand, All their mighty powers? Saviour, in Thy name we go, Thou hast conquered every foe; And if Thou Thy strength bestow " Saving help" is ours. 3 Far above our mortal sight, Near Thy throne in shining light, Happy spirits, clothed in white, Strike their harps and cry:" Jesus triumphed when He rose, Jesus conquered all our foes, Now His faithful hand bestows Palms of victory." 4 Saviour, if Thy cross we bear, May we hope Thy joy to share, And with ransomed hosts to wear Crowns of light on high? Hear us, then, we humbly pray, Take us in our early day; Let us' neath Thy banner stay, Faithful till we die. MRS. E. PARSON. 888.6. Early will I seek Thee.- Psa. 63. 1. 1" JUST as I am," Thine own to be, Friend of the young, who lovest me To consecrate myself to Thee, O Jesus Christ, I come. 2 In the glad morning of my day, My life to give, my vows to pay, With no reserve, and no delay, With all my heart I come. 3 I would live ever in the light, I would work ever for the right, I would serve Thee with all my might, Therefore to Thee I come. S. S. 349 S. 4" Just as I am," young, strong, and free,| 350 To be the best that I can be S. 76.76.7776. Lord, I will follow Thee.- Luke 9. 57. Solo Chorus Solo 1" FOLLOW Me," the Master said; Chorus We will follow Jesus; By His word and Spirit led, We will follow Jesus; Still for us He lives to plead, At the throne doth intercede, Offers help in time of need; We will follow Jesus. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. For truth, and righteousness, and Thee, Lord of my life, I come. 5 With many dreams of fame and gold, Success and joy to make me bold; But dearer still my faith to hold, For my whole life, I come. 6 And for Thy sake to win renown, And then to take my victor's crown, And at Thy feet to cast it down, O Master, Lord, I come. MARIANNE FARNINGHAM. S. S. 2 Should the world and sin oppose, C. We will, etc. He is greater than our foes, We will, etc. On His promise we depend, He will succour and defend, Help and keep us to the end; We will, etc. C. 3 Though the way may dark appear, C. We will, etc. He will make our pathway clear, C. We will, etc. In our daily round of care, As we plead with God in prayer, With the cross which we must bear, We will, etc. 4 Ever keep the end in view, C. We will, etc. All His promises are true, C. We will, etc. When this earthly course is run, And the Master says," Well done," Life eternal we have won! We will, etc. American. 87.87.47. The Lord went before them.- Exod. 13. 21. 1 GUIDE 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 till I want no more. 2 Open Thou 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 deaths, and hell's destruction! Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee. 121 WILLIAMS. 351 77.77. Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do!-Acts 9. 6. 1 TAKE my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only for my King; Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect, and use Every power as Thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine: Take my heart, it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure- store: Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee. F. R. HAVERGAL 352 Lord, make me to know mine end.- Psa. 39. 4. 1 A FEW more years shall roll, A few more seasons wane, 2 3 4 LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. S.M. 8 lines. 5 And we shall be with those at rest Till Christ shall come again: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; Oh wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. A few more suns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where God Himself Lights all the glorious clime: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that bright day; Oh wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. A few more storms shall beat On this stern rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that calm day; Oh wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that blest day; Oh wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. " Tis but a little while And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. H BONAR 853 C.M. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in T'hy sight.- Psa. 19. 14. 1 A THOUGHT is but a little thing, That nobody can see, Yet a real joy or sorrowing That thought may come to be. 2 A word! Oh, what can well be less! And yet by every one There comes sweet peace or bitterness, And good or ill is done. 3 An action! all the little deeds That ripple through the day, What right or wrong from each proceeds, Before they pass away. 4 Great God, my actions, words, and thought, Are all observed by Thee; May I, by Thy good Spirit taught, Live always carefully. H. BATEMAN. 354 87.87.87.87. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.- Psa. 23. 3. 122 1 ALL the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my uide! Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread; Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Saviour leads me; Oh, the fulness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father's house above; When my spirit, clothed, immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless agesJesus led me all the way. FANNY J. CROSBY. 355 87.87.87. Lead me, O Lord.- Psa. 5. 8. 1 LEAD us, heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide ns, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but Thee; Yet possessing every blessing, If our God our Father be. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us, All our weakness Thou dost know, Thou didst tread this earth before us, Thou didst feel its keenest woe; Lone and dreary, faint and weary, Through the desert Thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy: Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. JAMES EDMESTON. 356 76.76. He hath prepared for them a city.- Heb. 11. 16. 1 0 HAPPY band of pilgrims, If onward ye will tread, With Jesus as your Fellow, To Jesus as your Head! 2 Oh, happy, if ye labour, As Jesus did for men: Oh, happy, if ye hunger, As Jesus hungered then! The cross that Jesus carried, He carried as your due; The crown that Jesus weareth, He weareth it for you. 4 The Faith by which ye see Him, The hope in which ye yearn, The love that through all troubles To him alone will turn. 5 The trials that beset you, The sorrows ye endure, The manifold temptations That death alone can cure;6 What are they, but His jewels, Of right celestial worth! What are they, but the ladder Set up to heaven on earth! 70 happy band of pilgrims, Look upward to the skies, Where such a light affliction Shall win you such a prize. JOSEPH of the Studium, tr. by DR. NEALE. 357 86.86.86. At the commandment of the Lord they journeyed -Numb. 9. 23. 1 OVER the waters, dark and drear, Amid life's lonely sea, O Saviour, thus my course I steer, Still looking up to Thee. Thou Star of heaven, to wanderers dear, Shed Thy bright ray on me. 2 Frail is my bark, and torn my sail, And loud the billows roar; Nor other star, nor moonbeam pale, Gleams my dark pathway o'er, Sweet Star of heaven, smile through the gale And bid me fear no mare 3 0 Star of heaven, while tempests rise Amid the darksome gloom; Until in yon celestial skies An endless morn shall bloom. Come cheer my fainting, longing eyes, And guide the wanderer home. W. H. GROSER. 358 123 65.65.65.65. The Shepherd of the sheep.- John 10 2. 1 JESUS, holy Saviour, Shepherd of the sheep, In this world of danger Me in safety keep. While through life I journey, Deign to be my guide; Let me never wander From Thy sheltering side. 2 Tender flowers are blooming By the sun- lit way; Birds and bees make music Through the summer day; All the joys of childhood Now my spirit greet; But that Thou art near me Makes my life more sweet. 3 If through gloomy valleys Life's rough path shall lie, Let Thy staff of comfort Evermore be nigh. Then no threatening evil Shall my heart affright, While I feel my Shepherd Near me in the night. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 4 When in Thy good pleasure Earthly things shall cease, May Thy gentle presence Fill my heart with peace. May Thy holy angels Bear my soul above, There to rest for ever In my Saviour's love. CHARLES CLARK. 359 65.65.65.65. and coda. He bringeth them unto their desired haven.Psa. 107. 30. 1 JESUS is our Pilot- No one else can guide Our frail barque in safety O'er life's stormy tide. When the waves of trouble Baffle human skili, He can always calm them With His" Peace, be still." Jesus is our Pilot, Guided by His hand We shall reach the haven On the golden strand. 2 Jesus is our PilotThrough His mighty arm We are safe from dangerSafe from fear and harmı. In His strong protection We may ever rest; Refuge from all sorrow Is His faithful breast. Jesus is our Pilot, etc. 3 Jesus is our PilotWell He knows the way From this realm of shadows To the realm of day. can find the harbour Others seek in vain, There the Lord of glory Evermore He'll reign. Jesus is our Pilot, etc. KATE CAMERON. 360 87.87.87.87. He will be our Guide even unto death.- Psa. 48. 14. 1 GUIDE and bless us, O our Father, Through the toilsome march of life; Keep us ever, ever near Thee, Keep our hearts from sin and strife. Great temptations lie before us, And we falter at the sight; Be our Guardian, Guide, and Saviour, Through the day as well as night. 124 2 Guide and bless us, O our Father, In the long and toilsome way; Be Thou watchful o'er our footsteps, Lest our little feet should stray. There are dangers that surround us, There are trials we must meet; Be a light unto our pathway, And a lamp unto our feet. 3 Guide and bless us, O our Father, Little children though we be; We are weak, but Thou art mighty, And no other strength have we. And when life's short day is over, On a loving Saviour's breast, Bear us tenderly to heaven, To Thine ever promised rest. CLARA F. BERRY. 76.76.76.76 and chorus. 361 Underneath are the everlasting arms-Deut. 33. 27. 1 SAFE in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o'ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. Hark!' tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to me, Over the fields of glory, Over the jasper sea. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o'ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. 2 Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care, Safe from the world's temptations, Sin cannot harm me there. Free from the blight of sorrow, Free from my doubts and fears; Only a few more trials, Only a few more tears. Safe in the arms, etc. 3 Jesus, my heart's dear Refuge, Jesus has died for me; Firm on the Rock of Ages, Ever my trust shall be. LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. Here let me wait with patience, Wait till the night is o'er Wait till I see the morning Break on the golden shore. Safe in the arms, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 362 87.87.87. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel.- Psa. 80. 1. 1 GRACIOUS Saviour, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to Thee; Gathered with Thine arms, and carried In Thy bosom may we be; Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, From all want and danger free. 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave us, From Thy fold to go astray; By Thy look of love directed, 363 May we walk the narrow way; Thus direct us, and protect us, Lest we fall an easy prey. 3 Let Thy holy word instruct us: Fill our minds with heavenly light; Let Thy love and grace constrain us To approve whate'er is right; Let us feel Thy yoke is easy, Let us prove Thy burden light. 4 Taught to lisp the holy praises Which on earth Thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts unfeignèd Glad thank- offerings may we bring; Then, with all the saints in glory, Join to praise our Lord and King. J. E. LEESON. 87.87. Occupy till I come.- Luke 19. 13. 1 SHALL this life of mine be wasted? Shall this vineyard lie untilled? Shall true joy pass by untasted, And this soul remain unfilled? 2 No! I was not born to trifle Life away in dreams or sin; No! I must not, dare not stifle Longings such as these within. 3 Swiftly moving, upward, onward, Let my soul in faith be borne; Calmly gazing, skyward, sunward, Let my eye unshrinking turn. 4 Where the cross, God's love revealing, Sets the fettered spirit free, Where it sheds its wondrous healing, There, my soul, thy rest shall be. 5 Then no longer, idly dreaming, Shall I fling my years away; But, each precious hour redeeming, Wait for the eternal day. H. BONAR. 364 64.64.664. Oh let me not wander from Thy commandments.Psa. 119. 10. 125 1 NEARER, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 2 Though like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness comes over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 3 Then 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 And when, 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! SARAH F. ADAMS. 365 C.M. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.Psa. 33. 5. 1 TEACH me, O Lord, where'er I move To find some trace of Thee, And read some record of Thy love In everything I see. LIFE, DEATH, 2 If beauteous flowers should open near, From Thee their beauty springs; If thorns and nettles make me fear, Thy power controls their stings. 3 In every path of daily life Uphold me in Thy fear; Teach me,' midst scenes of peace or strife, To say, my Father's here. 4 Though harm and evil walk my path, Still let me see Thee there; And know that Thou canst curb their wrath, And hast me in Thy care. 5 I know that I am very frail, A poor and helpless child; And fearful foes my heart assail Along the pathway wild. 6 Then teach me, Lord, where'er I move, To find some trace of Thee; And read some record of Thy love In everything I see. E. PAXTON HOOD. 366 C.M. Remember me, Ony God, for good.- Neh. 13. 31. 1 SOON as my youthful lips can speak Their feeble prayer to Thee, Oh, let my heart Thy favour seek; Good Lord, remember me. 2 From every sin that wounds the heart, May I be taught to flee; Ob, bid them all from me depart; Good Lord, remember me. 3 When, with life's heavy load oppress'd, I bend the trembling knee, Then give my suffering spirit rest; Good Lord, remember me. 4 Oh, let me on the bed of death Thy great salvation see; And cry with my expiring breath, Good Lord, remember me. ROWLAND HILL. 367 C.M. Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.Matt. 7. 14. 1 THERE is a path that leads to God, All others lead astray; Narrow but pleasant is the road, And Christians love the way. AND ETERNITY. 2 It leads straight through this world of sin, And dangers must be passed; But those who boldly walk therein Will come to heaven at last. 3 But lest my feeble steps should slide, Or wander from Thy way, Lord, condescend to be my Guide, And I shall never stray. 4 Thus I may safely venture through, Beneath my Shepherd's care; And keep the gate of heaven in view, Till I shall enter there. JANE TAYLOR. 368 126 65.65.65.65. Lead me in a plain path.- Psa. 27. 11. 1 JESUS, blessed Jesus, I would follow Thee; Meek and pure and holy, Thy disciple be. Free from sin and folly, Fre from worldly strife, Trusting in Thy merit For eternal life. 2 Jesus, blessed Jesus, Keep me near Thy side, Lest the world's allurements Cause my feet to slide. On the Rock of Ages, Firmly let me stand, Yielding strict obedience To my Lord's command. 3 Purer yet and purer I would be in mind, Dearer vet and dearer Every duty find; Hoping still, and trusting God without a fear; Patiently believing He will make all clear. 4 Quicker yet and quicker Ever onward press, Firmer yet and firmer Step as progress. Oft these earnest longings Swell within my breast; Yet their inner meaning Ne'er can be expressed. Songs by the Way 369 1010.128. I go to prepare a place for you.- John. 2. 1 I KNOW not the hour when my Lord will LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. come, To take me away to His own dear home; But I know that His presence will lighten the gloom, And that will be glory for me. 2 I know not the song that the angels sing, I know not the sound of the harps' glad ring;. But I know there'll be mention of Jesus our King, And that will be music for me. I know not the form of my mansion fair, I know not the name that I then shall bear; But I know that my Saviour will welcome me there, And that will be heaven for me. P. P. BLISS. 370 C.M. So teach us to number our days.- Psa. 90. 12. 1 DEATH has been here, and borne away A scholar from our side; Just in the morning of[ her] day, As young as we[ she] died. 2 Perhaps our time may be as short, Our days may fly as fast: O Lord, impress the solemn thought That this may be our last. 3 We cannot tell who next may fall Beneath Thy chastening rod; One must be first, but let us all Prepare to meet our God. 4 All needful strength is Thine to give, To Thee our souls apply For grace to teach us how to live, And make us fit to die. 871 777.5. TANK TAYLOR. Lord, remensber me.- Luke 23. 42. 1 WHEN my spirit pants for rest; Worn and weary, sin oppress'd; Watching waiting to be blest! Lord, remember me! 2 When across life's changing sky Clouds of sorrow, drifting by, Tell me that the storm is nigh, Lord, remember me! 127 3 Saviour, fill my heart with peace, Let my feeble faith increase, When from care I seek release, Lord, remember me! 4 When in darkness sinks the sun, When like his my course is run, When my long day's work is done, Lord, remember me! 5 When my spirit bursts its chain, Freed from sorrow, freed from pain, When it soars, with Thee to reign, Lord, remember me! HORACE G. GROSER 372 76.76.76.76. We all do fade as a leaf.- Isa. 64. 6. 1 THE leaves around me falling Are preaching of decay; The hollow winds are calling, " Come, pilgrim, come away!" The day in night declining, Says I too must decline; The year, its life resigning ,Its lot foreshadows mine. 2 The light my path surrounding, The love to which I cling, The hopes within me bounding, The joys that round me sing ,All melt like stars of even Before the morning's ray, Pass upward into heaven, And chide at my delay. 3 The friends gone there before me Are calling from on high, And joyous angels o'er me Tempt sweetly to the sky. " Why wait," they say," and wither ' Mid scenes of death and sin? Oh, rise to glory hither, And find true life begin." 4 I hear the invitation, And fain would rise and come, A sinner to salvation, An exile to his home; But while I here must linger, Thus, thus let all I see Point on with faithful finger To heaven, O Lord, and Thee. H. F. LYTE 373 S.M. Boast not thyself of to- morrow.- Prov. 27. 1. TO- MORROW, Lord, is Thine, Lodged in Thy sovereign hand; And if its sun arise and shine, It shines by Thy command. 1 2 LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 375 4 5 The present moment flies, And bears our life away; 3 Since on this wingèd hour Eternity is hung, Oh, make Thy servants truly wise That they may live to- day. Waken by Thine almighty power The aged and the young. One thing demands our care; Oh, be it still pursued, Lest, slighted once, the season fair Should never be renewed. To Jesus may we fly, Swift as the morning light, Lest life's young golden beams should die In sudden, endless night. DODDRIDGE. 374 1010.1010. and chorus. I will give thee a crown of life.- Rev. 2. 10. 1 OH, what shall we gain if the cross we take, And deny ourselves for the Master's sake? Oh, what shall we gain if our all we give, To be His alone, and for Him to live? A bright reward in the world to come, A crown of life and a glorious home; A welcome smile from our dearest Friend, A feast of love that shall never end. 2 And what shall we lose if we fail to hear And obey the voice that has come so near? And what shall we lose if we only care For ourselves to live and no cross to bear? A bright reward, etc. 3 Oh, come, let us haste where our hope- star leads, While the Saviour waits and the Spirit pleads; Oh, come, let us haste, for the time flies fast; We must gain, not lose, when our day is past. A bright reward, etc. GRACE J. FRANCIS. 99.6664. If the Lord be God, follow him.- 1 Kings 18. 21. 1" ALMOST persuaded" now to believe; " Almost persuaded" Christ to receive: Seems now some soul to say, " Go, Spirit, go Thy way, Some more convenient day On Thee I'll call." 2" Almost persuaded," come, come to- day; " Almost persuaded," turn not away; Jesus invites you here, Angels are ling'ring near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear; O wand'rer, come. 3" Almost persuaded," harvest is past, " Almost persuaded," doom comes at last; " Almost" cannot avail, " Almost" is but to fail; Sad, sad that bitter wail" Almost- but lost." P. P. BLISS. 376 87.87. Oh satisfy us early with Thy mercy.- Psa. 90. 14 1 CHILDHOOD'S years are passing o'er us, Youthful days will soon be done; Cares and sorrows lie before us, Hidden dangers, snares unknown. 2 Oh, may He who, meek and lowly, Trod Himself this vale of woe, Make us His, and make us holy, Guard and guide us while we go! 128 3 Hark! it is the Saviour calling, " Little children, follow me! Jesus, keep our feet from falling; Teach us all to follow Thee. 4 Soon we part, it may be never, Never, here to meet again; Oh, to meet in heaven for ever! Oh, the crown of life to gain! DICKSON. 37 66.66.88. My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle.Job 7. 6. 1 SWIFT as an eagle's flight, When hasting to his prey, So, Father, in Thy sight, Our moments pass away; Yet not too swift their course shall be If they but bear us, Lord, to Thee. 2 LIFE, DEATH, 4 As morning mists, that fly The footsteps of the light; As evening clouds, that die Beneath the touch of nightSo fly our years- Lord, let them be As friends, to lead us home to Thee. 3 Thy mercies past we sing, The praise is Thine alone; What future days shall bring To none but Thee is known; Yet whatsoe'er our portion be, Conduct us safe to heaven and Thee. On life's fast- rushing tide, What dangers hover near! Yet, if our Saviour guide, We shall no shipwreck fear; But joyful breast the stormy sea, Till landed safe in heaven with Thee. W. H. GROSER. 378 87.87. That I may know how frail I am.- Psa. 39. 4. 1 YEARS are rolling, life is wasting, Golden hours will soon have flown; On to God we each are hasting, At His bar must stand alone. 2 Yet may youthful hearts be cheerful, And escape all threatening ill; None need be depressed or fearful, Who will do God's righteous will. 3 Oh, may He whose power controlleth Human hearts and earth's affairs, And in wondrous love unfoldeth Sweet relief for mortal cares ,4 Send His Spirit to awaken Every heedless, slumbering youth; And instruct the soul mistaken, How to find the way of truth. ROBERT ROBINSON. 879 C.M. 8 lines. I am the Rose of Sharon.- Sol. Song 2. 1. By cool Siloam's shady rill How sweet the lily grows; How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose. Lo, such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart with influence sweet Is upwards drawn to God. AND ETERNITY. 2 By cool Siloam's shady rili The lily must decay; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away. And soon, too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age, May shake the soul with sorrow's power And stormy passion's rage. 3 0 Thou, whose infant feet were found Within Thy Father's shrine; Whose years with changeless virtue crowned, Were all alike Divine; Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still Thine own. HEBER. 380 129 L.M. Prepare to meet Thy God.- Amos 4. 12. 1 A MOURNING class, a vacant seat, Tell us that one we loved to meet Will join our youthful throng no more, Till all these changing scenes are o'er. 2 No more that voice we love to hear Shall fill a teacher's listening ear; No more its tones shall join to swell The songs that of a Saviour tell. 3 God tells us by this mournful death, How vain and fleeting is our breath, And bids our souls prepare to meet The trial of His judgment seat. Union Hymns( American). 381 C.M. That ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.- 1 Thess. 4. 13. 1 WHAT though the arm of conquering death Does God's own house invade! What though our teacher and our friend Is numbered with the dead; 2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust,- The aged and the young, The watchful eye in darkness closed, And dumb the instructive tongue; 3 The eternal Shepherd still survives, His teaching to impart: Be Thou our Leader, and our Guide, And rule and keep each heart. E LIFE, DEATH, AND ETERNITY. 4 Yes, while the dear Redeemer reigns, We have a boundless store; And shall be fed with what He gives, Who lives for evermore. 382 DODDRIDGE. C.M. The will of the Lord be done.- Acts 21. 14. 1 WHY should our tears in sorrow flow When God recalls His own: And bids them leave a world of woe, For an immortal crown? 2 Is not e'en death a gain to those Whose life to God was given? Gladly to earth their eyes they close, To open them in heaven. 3 Their toils are past, their work is done, And they are fully blest; They fought the fight, the victory won, And entered into rest. 4 Then let our sorrows cease to flow! God has recalled His own! But let our hearts in every woer Still say," Thy will be done!" O.P., Missionary Minstrel. 383 87.87.47. He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.Job 14. 2. 1 PASSING onward, quickly passing; Yes, but whither, whither bound? Is it to the many mansions, Where eternal rest is found? Passing onwardYes, but whither, whither bound? 2 Passing onward, quickly passing, Nought the wheels of time can stay; Sweet the thought that some are going To the realms of perfect day, Passing onwardChrist their Leader, Christ their Way. 3 Passing onward, quickly passing, Many in the downward road, Careless of their souls immortal, Heeding not the call of God, Passing onwardSlighting still the Saviour's blood. 4 Passing onward, quickly passing, Time its course will quickly run; Still we hear the fond entreaty Of the ever gracious One ," Come, and welcome, ' Tis by Me that life is won." A. MIDLANE. 76.76.76.76. Their soul shall be as a watered garden.Jer. 31. 12. 384 1 He hath gone into His garden To cull His flow'rets fair, And many a youthful blossom Is blooming sweetly there; He feeds among the lilies, He banquets on the vine, aut He sends the soft south breezes, And bids His sunlight shine. 2 Are we within that garden? Are we among that band, The flowers of His affections, The blossoms of His hand? Lord Jesus, there enclose us, And let us thrive and grow, The fruit of Thy fair vineyard, Thy lilies, white as snow. 3 He hath gone into His garden.His sacred walls enclose The cedar and the sapling, The rosebud and the rose: And not a bud can wither, And not a leaf can fall, Within the Saviour's garden, Because He loves them all. 4 He numbers all His blossoms: The smallest flowers must be As precious to the Master As palm or cedar tree With watchful care He seeks them In noontide or in shade, And silver showers fall softly To freshen those that fade. 5 He comes to gather lilies: We may not know the hour That makes an earthly blossom A bright immortal flower; Then, Lord, may we be ready And waiting for Thy hand, That we may bloom in glory In Thine eternal land. SARAH DOUDE 130 THE HEAVENLY HOME. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 385 64.64.6664. Prepared for him that waiteth for Him.- Isa. 64. 4. 1 I'M but a stranger here ,Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear ,386 Heaven is my home: Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven i my fatherland, Heaven is my home. 2 What the agh the tempest rage? Heaven is my home: Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my hoine. And Time's wild wintry blast Soon will be overpast: I shall reach home at last ,Heaven is my home. - 3 Therefore I murmur not ,Heaven is my home: Whate'er my earthly lot ,Heaven is my home. And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand: Heaven is my fatherland,- P Heaven is my home. T. R. TAYLOR. 86.86.88.87. and refrain. The city of the great King.- Psa. 48. 2. 1 JERUSALEM, for ever bright, Beautiful land of rest; No winter there, no chill of night, Beautiful land of rest; The gloomy cloud is chased away, The sun breaks forth in endless day. Jerusalem, Jerusalem, The beautiful land of rest. Beautiful land, beautiful land, Beautiful land of rest. 2 Jerusalem for ever free, Beautiful land of rest; The soul's sweet home of liberty, Beautiful land of rest; 131 The bonds of sin, the chains of woe, The ransomed there will never know. Jerusalem, Jerusalem, The beautiful land of rest. Beautiful land, etc. 3 Jerusalem, for ever dear, Beautiful land of rest; Thy pearly gates almost appear Beautiful land of rest; And when we tread Thy lovely shore, We'll sing the song we've sung beforeJerusalem, Jerusalem, The beautiful land of rest. Beautiful land, etc. 387 American. 87.87.87. He shall enter into peace.- Isa. 57. 2. 1 LAND of peace and love and brightness, Earthly spirits pine for thee! Longing for those blessèd regions, Where all fettered hearts are free: Alleluia, Alleluia! Sing thy white- robed company. 2 Endless glory shiueth in thee, et For thy sun can never wane; On thy gleaming, golden pavement Walk the holy angel train: Alleluia, Alleluia: Rolls the everlasting strain! 3 Golden harps and saintly voices All their hallowed musie pour, While thy joyful sons and daughters Their Redeemer's name adore: Alleluia. Alleluia! Sing the children evermore! 4 With the deep harmonious anthem Blends no mournful minor- tone, To the citizens of heaven Sighs and teare are never known: Alleluia, Alleluia! Echoes round the great white throne. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 5 Lead us, 0 Thou gentle Saviour, Upward to that holy place; Washed and ransomed and forgiven, By Thy wondrous work of grace: Alleluia, Alleluia! We shall sing before Thy face! SARAH DOUDNEY. 388 99.99. and refrain. They need no candle, neither light of the sun.Rev. 22. 5. 1 THERE'S a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling- place there. In the sweet by- and- by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore, In the sweet by- and- by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest; And our spirits shall sorrow no moreNot a sigh for the blessing of rest. In the sweet by- and- by, etc. 3 To our bountiful Father above We will offer the tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessings that hallow our days. In the sweet by- and- by, etc. S. T. BENNETT. 389 77 77. He that overcometh shall inherit all things.Rev. 21. 7. WHо are they in heaven that stand Clothed in white at God's right hand? In their robes so fair and bright, They are shining like the light. 2 Harps of gold and palms they bear, All are good and happy there; Much I wonder what their name, Who they are, and whence they came i 3 They who now are praising God, Once the path of sorrow trod; Now, by Christ their Saviour led, Crown's of joy are on their head. 4 They shall never weep again, Never know a grief or pain; All is bright and shining day, God has wiped their tears away. 5 May I also with them stand, Robed in white at God's right hand; And, with joy, for ever sing, Praises to my God and King. DOROTHY A. THRUPP. 390 76.86.76.86. A great multitude, which no man could number.Rev. 7. 9. 1 TEN thousand times ten thousand, In shining raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light: ' Tis finished! all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Lift up, lift up, ye golden gates, And let the victors in. 2 What rush of hallelujahs Fills all the earth and sky! What harping of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh! O day, for which creation And all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former woes A thousandfold repaid! 3 Oh, then what rapturous greetings, On Canaan's happy shore, What knitting severed friendships up, Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle, That flowed with tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. 132 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain, Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign; Appear, Desire of nations, Thine exiles long for home; Show in the heavens Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Saviour, come! H. ALFORD. 391 128.118. and refrain. He shall choose our inheritance for us.- Psa. 47. 4. 1 THERE'S a beautiful land where the rains never beat, And the keen east winds never blow; And they feel not the glow of the summer heat, Nor the chill of the winter snow. ' Tis heaven, sweet heaven, that beautiful land: THE HEAVENLY HOME. 2 There is many a child in that beautiful land, We have brothers and sisters there: And they dwell with the angels, a happy band, There's nothing on earth Of true beauty or worth To compare with the beautiful land. Their glory and joy to share. 3 There was never a tear in that beautiful land, " Tis heaven, sweet heaven, etc. There was never a mourner seen; The people in pure white raiment stand In the fields that are always green. ' Tis heaven, sweet heaven, etc. 392 4 And Jesus lives in that beautiful land, And He says to the children, Come: And sometimes He takes them from our band, To dwell in that beautiful home. " Tis heaven, sweet heaven, etc. 5 And if Jesus shall help me by His grace, There I, too, in light shall stand, And join in the songs of glorious praise, In the fields of the beautiful land. In " Tis heaven, sweet heaven, etc. E. PAXTON HOOD. 88.128. and refrain. Beautiful for situation.- Psa. 48. 2. 1 THERE's a beautiful land on high, To its glories I fain would fly; When by sorrow pressed down, I long for my crown, In that beautiful land on high. In that beautiful land I'll be From earth and its cares set free, For Jesus is there, He's gone to prepare A place in that land for me. 2 There's a beautiful land on high, I shall enter it by and by; There with friends hand in hand, I shall walk on the strand, that beautiful land on high. In that beautiful land, etc. 3 There's a beautiful land on high, Then why should I fear to die, When death is the way to the bright realms of day, In that beautiful land on high? In that beautiful land, etc. 133 4 There a beautiful land on high, And my kindred its bliss enjoy; And methinks I now see they are waiting for me In that beautiful land on high. In that beautiful land, etc. 5 There's a beautiful land on high, Where we never shall weep nor sigh, For my Jesus hath said no tear shall be shed In that beautiful land on high. In that beautiful land, etc. 6 There's a beautiful land on high, Where we never shall say" good- bye," Where the righteous will sing, and their chorus will ring In that beautiful land on high. In that beautiful land, etc. J. NICHOLSON. 393 88.88. Zion, the perfection of beauty.- Psa. 50. 2. 1 BEAUTIFUL Zion built above! Beautiful city that I love! Beautiful gates of pearly white! Beautiful temple, God its light! 2 Beautiful trees for ever there! Beautiful fruit they always bear! Beautiful rivers gliding by! Beautiful fountains never dry! 3 Beautiful light without the sun! Beautiful day revolving on! Beautiful worlds on worlds untold! Beautiful streets of shining gold! 4 Beautiful heaven where all is light! Beautiful angels clothed in white! Beautiful songs that never tire! Beautiful harps through all the choir! 5 Beautiful crowns on every brow! Beautiful palms the conquerors show! Beautiful robes the ransomed wear! Beautiful all who enter there! 6 Beautiful throne for God the Lamb! Beautiful seats at God's right hand! Beautiful rest- all wanderings cease! Beautiful home of perfect peace! G. GILL. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 394 77.77. They shall walk with Me in white.- Rev. 3. 4. 1 MANSIONS are prepared above, By the gracious God of love; Many will those mansions seeIs there one prepared for me? 2 Crowns that dazzle human eye, Wait for those that reach the sky; Many will those bright crowns beIs there one prepared for me? 3 Robes of spotless white are given, By the glorious King of heaven; All can have them, they are freeIs there one prepared for me? 4 Harps of solemn sound above, Swell loud praises to His love; Oh, how sweet their sounds will beIs there one prepared for me? S. WATSON. Joyfully, joyfully, rest we in heaven. 2 Teachers and scholars have passed on before, Waiting, they watch us approaching the shore; Singing to cheer us while passing along, " Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home." Songs of sweet music there ravish the ear; Harps of the blessed, your strains we shall hear, 396 Filling with harmony heaven's high dome: Joyfully, joyfully, Jesus, we come. Joyfully, joyfully, safely at home! 1 JERUSALEM, my happy home, Name ever dear to me; 3 Death with his arrow may soon lay us low; Safe in our Saviour, we fear not the blow; Jesus has broken the bars of the tomb, Joyfully, joyfully, will we go home! Bright will the morn of eternity dawn, Death shall be conquered, his sceptre be E. H. HUNTER. 395 1010.1010.1010.1010. There the weary be at rest.- Job 3. 17. I JOYFULLY, joyfully, onward we move, Bound to the land of bright spirits above; Jesus, our Saviour, in mercy says" Come! Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home." Soon will our pilgrimage end here below, Soon to the presence of God we shall go; Then, if to Jesus our hearts have been 6 Jerusalem, my happy home, given, gone; Over the plains of sweet Canaan we'll roam, C.M. The heavenly Jerusalem.- Heb. 12. 22. 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven- built walls When shall my labours have an end, In joy and peace and thee? And pearly gates behold, Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? 3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know; Blest seats, through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you. 4 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around Saviour stand; my And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. My soul still pants for thee: Then shall my labours have an end, When I thy joys shall see. 397 87.87.87.87. The city of our God.- Psa. 48. 1. 1 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 Blest inhabitants of Zion, Washed in the Redeemer's blood, Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God. ' Tis His love His people raises Over self to reign as kings; And as priests his solemn praises Each for a thank- offering bringe. 134 THE HEAVENLY 3 Saviour, if of Zion's city 1, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show;. Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know. J. NEWTON. 398 87.87. and refrain. A pure river of water of life.- Rev. 22. 1. 1 SHALL we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide for ever Flowing by the throne of God? Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river, That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. Yes, we'll gather, etc. 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. Yes, we'll gather, etc. 4 At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Saviour's face, Saints, whom death will never sever, Lift their songs of saving grace. Yes, we'll gather, etc. 5 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease: Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. Yes, we'll gather, etc. R. LOWRY. 399 87.87. and refrain. Neither sorrow, nor crying.- Rev. 21. 4. 1 SHALL we meet beyond the river, Where the surges cease to roll, Where, in all the bright for ever, Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul? Shall we meet beyond the river, More Where the surges cease to roll? 135 1 HOME. 2 Shall we meet in that blest harbour, When our stormy voyage is o'er? Shall we meet and cast the anchor By the fair celestial shore? Shall we, etc. 400 66.66.88. There shall be no night there.- Rev. 22. 5. I LOVE to think of heaven, The land of perfect rest; Where sin is all forgiven, And endless joy possessed: There happy children ever sing The praises of their heavenly King. I love to think of heaven, And heaven's rich reward, For all who here have striven To seek and find the Lord; There ransomed children ever wear The crown that wreathes the conqueror. 2 3 4 3 Shall we meet in yonder city, Where the towers of crystal shine; Where the walls are all of jasper, Built by workmanship Divine? Shall we, etc. 5 Shall we meet with Christ our Saviour, When He comes to claim His own? Shall we know His blessed favour, And sit down upon His throne? Shall we, etc. H. L. HASTINGS 4 Shall we meet with many a loved one, That was torn from our embrace? Shall we listen to their voices, And behold them face to face? Shall we, etc. I love to think of heaven, The bright and happy land, Where cloudless bliss is given To all the favoured band: There holy children, through God's grace Behold their Saviour face to face. I love to think of heaven, The happy home above; Oh, may I ne'er be driven From that dear place I love. Lord, cleanse this sinful heart of mine, And make me now and ever Thine. EDWIN HODDER. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 401 76.76. Of such is the kingdom of heaven.- Matt. 19. 14. 1 CHILDREN above are singing, With voices sweet and clear; The saints with joy are bringing Their heavenly music near. 2 Children who live in heaven Are happy round the throne; Their sins are all forgiven, Through Jesus Christ alone. 3 Children on earth are praying, That they may worthy be; Through Jesus Christ are saying, Oh, save a child like me. 4 Children on earth are praising The Saviour for His love; In Sabbath- schools are raising A song like those above. 5 Children who live in heaven Are saved through Christ alone; Children on earth forgivenThe same Redeemer own. 6 Soon we shall join the chorus Of anthems sung above, With children gone before us, Around the God of love. J. K. PELLY. 402 86.86. and refrain. He hath prepared for them a city.- Heb. 11. 16. 1 THERE is a glorious world of light, Above the starry sky; Where saints departed, clothed in white, Adore the Lord most high. We are marching through Emmanuel's ground, And soon shall hear the trumpet sound; We hope to meet at Jesus' feet, and never, never part again. What! never part again? No, never part again; We hope to meet at Jesus' feet, and never, never part again. 2 And hark! amid the joyous songs Those happy voices raise; Ten thousand thousand youthful tongues Unite in Jesus' praise. We are marching, etc. 3 This is the joy we ought to seek, And make our chief concern; For this we come from week to week, To read, and hear, and learn. We are marching, etc. 4 Soon will our earthly course be run, Our morta frames decay; Teachers and children, one by one, Must fade and pass away. We are marching, etc. 5 Great God, impress this solemn thought This day on every breast, That both the teacher and the taught May enter to Thy rest. We are marching, etc. 136 JANE TAYLOR. 403 76.76.76.76. and refrain. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest.Heb. 4. 11. 1 THOUGH often here we're weary, There is sweet rest above; A rest that is eternal, Where all is peace and love. Oh, let us then press forward, That glorious rest to gain, We'll soon be free from sorrow, From toil and care and pain. There is sweet rest in heaven, There is sweet rest in heaven, There is sweet rest, there is sweet rest, There is sweet rest in heaven. 2 Our Saviour will be with us, E'en to our journey's end, In every sore affliction, His present help to lend. He never will grow weary, Though often we request, He'll give us grace to conquer, And take us home to rest. There is sweet rest, etc. 3 All glory to the Father, Who gives us every good; All glory be to Jesus, Who bought us with His blood; And glory to the Spirit, Who keeps us to the end; To the Triune God be glory, The sinner's only Friend. There is sweet rest, etc. American. 404 S.M. In My Father's house are many mansions.-John 14. 2. 1 2 4 THE HEAVENLY HOME. 5 I HAVE a home above, From sin and sorrow free; A mansion which Eternal Love Designed and formed for me. 3 My Saviour's precious blood Has made my title sure; He passed through death's dark raging flood, To make my rest secure. My Father's gracious hand Has built this sweet abode; From everlasting it was planned My dwelling- place with God. The Comforter is come, The earnest has been given; He leads me onward to the home Reserved for me in heaven. Loved ones have gone before, Whose pilgrim days are done; I soon shall greet them on that shore Where partings are unknown. H. BENNETT. 105 76.76. Thy law is my delight.- Psa. 119. 77. 1 I LOVE that holy Scripture, Where I am truly told About the heavenly city, With walls of precious gold. 2 About the shining river, That goeth through the street; The boughs of life above it, With fruit and blossoms sweet. 3 About the good and perfect, With crowns like yonder sun, Who won those shining garlands Where children's feet may run. 4 This world is sometimes happy, With pleasant things I love; But it must be far better, To dwell in heaven above. 5 Not that the walls are golden, The gates are always bright; Not that the river poureth Through every street its light. 6 Not that a pleasant music From golden harps is stirred, And every sound is sweeter Than ear hath ever heard. 7 But there shall never enter, The dark, rude thoughts of sin, That here are always watching To come the heart within. 8 But there we shall not find it So very hard to be Gentle and true and patient, For we the Lord shall see. 137 9 And so we shall grow like Him, All holy things to love. Oh, it must be far better To dwell in heaven above! HELEN TAYLOR. 406 1111.1111. and chorus. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.- Rev. 22. 2. 1 OUR Father has planted a beautiful tree, Whose ever- green branches His children behold; They walk' neath its shade in the city above, Whose gates are of pearl and whose streets are of gold. We may eat of that beautiful tree of life, That stands in the midst of the city so fair; We may eat of its fruit and be healed with its leaves; No hunger, no sickness, no sorrow is there. 2 Beside the pure river of crystal it grows, And yieldeth its fruit every month, we are told; Its leaves for the healing of nations designed, The nations who dwell in that city of gold. We may eat, etc. 3 The hand of the Saviour will wipe every tear, And banish for ever the darkness of night; Sweet anthems eternal that region shall fill, The Lord is its glory, the Lord is its light. We may eat, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY 407 L.M. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.Rev. 14. 13. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 1 HAPPY the children who are gone To live with Jesus Christ in peace, Who stand around His glorious throne, Redeemed by blood, and saved by grace. 2 The Saviour, whom they loved below, Hath kindly wiped their tears away; No sin, no sorrow, there they know, But dwell in one eternal day. 3 There to their golden harps they sing, While tens of thousands join their songs, Hosannas to the immortal King, To whom immortal praise belongs. 4 Oh, gracious Saviour! when shall we Be brought with them in bliss to join; Thy lovely countenance to see, And sing Thy mercies all divine? J. CENNICK, alt. by R. HILL. 408 S.M. 8 lines. Dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto.- 1 Tim. 6. 16. 1 ABOVE the clear blue sky, Beyond our feeble sight, The God of glory dwells on high, In everlasting light. Around His glorious throne 2 3 The holy angels stand; In songs of praise their King they own, Or fly at His command. And we may praise Him too, And serve Him here below; He stoops to mark what children do, Their in most thoughts to know; And though He reigns above, Where angels ceaseless praise, He will accept our humble love, And lead us in His ways. Oh, may we humbly seek To do His holy will, And try with thankful hearts, and meek, To sing His praises still; And then for Jesus' sake, Who came for us to die, Our happy spirits He will take To praise Him in the sky. V MRS. BOURDILLON. 409 66.66.44.44. Bless the Lord, ye His angels.- Psa. 103. 20. 1 ABOVE the clear blue sky, In heaven's bright abode, The angel host on high Sing praises to their God; Hallelujah! They love to sing, To God their King, Hallelujah! 2 But God from youthful tongues, On earth receiveth praise, We then our cheerful songs In sweet accord will raise; Hallelujah! We too will sing To God our King, Hallelujah! 30 blessed Lord, Thy truth In love to us impart, And teach us in our youth To know Thee as Thou art; Hallelujah! Then shall we sing To God our King, Hallelujah! 410 138 CHANDLER. 87.87.87.87. He shall gather the lambs with His arm.Isa. 40. 11. 1 THERE'S a fold both safe and happy, Where the little ones may dwell; And secure the Shepherd guards it, For the lambs He loves so well. Through the pleasant fields He leads them, By the streamlets fresh and clear; Rest and gladness gives He to them, And His blessed voice they hear. 2 Many of His lambs are resting In a yet more peaceful fold, Sheltered from the heat of summer, Sheltered from the winter's cold; In a bright and happy country, Where' tis always fresh and fair, And the presence of the Shepherd Bideth ever with them there. 3 Of that fold the door stands open, And its rest each one may win: For the welcome of the Master Greeteth all who enter in.. THE HEAVENLY HOME. Then will be the happy meetings With the lambs that went before One blest fold and one dear Shepherd, Safe at home for evermore! MAY MANN ING. 411 119.129. A crown of glory that fadeth not away.- 1 Pet. 5. 4. 1 I KNOW there's a crown for the saints of renown, And for saints whose good deeds are unsung; But oh, say is it true, if their days are but few, That a crown is laid up for the young? Yes, yes, yes, I know there's a crown for the young; If their lives daily prove that the Saviour they love, I know there's a crown for the young. 2 The youthful shall stand in that beautiful land While the song of salvation they sing, And the infant of days strike its harp in the praise Of Immanuel, its Saviour and King. Yes, yes, yes, I know, etc. 3 The noble of birth, and the poor of the earth, Both the man and the youth and the child, If in Jesus they trust when they rise from the dust, Shall be crowned in the land undefiled. Yes, yes, yes, I know, etc. A. H. GRALEY. 412 76.76.76.76. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest.Heb. 4. 11. 1 THERE'S& Friend for little children, Above the bright blue sky; A Friend who never changeth, Whose love can never die. Unlike our friends by nature, Who change with changing years, This Friend is always worthy The precious name He bears. 2 There's a rest for little children, Above the bright blue sky, Who love the blessed Saviour, And Abba, Father!" cry; A rest from every turmoil, 66 From sin and danger free; Where every little pilgrim Shall rest eternally. 139 3 There's a home for little children, Above the bright blue sky, Where Jesus reigns in glory: A home of peace and joy. No home on earth is like it, Or can with it compare; For every one is happyNor could be happier- there. 4 There's a crown for little children, Above the bright blue sky; And all who look for Jesus Shall wear it by and by; A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow On all who've found His favour, And loved His name below. 5 There's a robe for little children, Above the bright blue sky: And a harp of sweetest music; And a palm of victory. All, all above is treasured, And found in Christ alone; Oh come, dear little children, That all may be your own. 77.77.77.77. A. MIDLANE. 413 They desire a better country.- Heb. 11. 16. 1 LITTLE travellers Zionward, Each one entering into rest, In the kingdom of your Lord, In the mansions of the blest. There to welcome Jesus waits, Gives the crown His followers win; Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let the little travellers in! 2 Who are they whose little feet, Pacing life's dark journey through, Now have reached that heavenly seat They have ever kept in view? I, from Greenland's frozen land; I, from India's sultry plain; I, from Afric's barren sand; I, from islands of the main. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 3 All our earthly journey past, Every tear and pain gone by, Here together met at last, At the portal of the sky; Each the welcome" Come" awaits, Conquerors over death and sin. Lift your heads, ye golden gates, Let th little travellers in. JAMES EDMESTON: 414 86.86.86.86. and refrain. Thy gates shall be open continually.- Isa. 60. 11. 1 THE pearly gates are open wide, I see the bright array; On either side the angels glide, To keep the shining way. And little children learn to find The way by angels trod, Where Christ's redeemed in union walk, The shining way of God. The pearly gates are open wide, I see the bright array; On either side the angels glide, To keep the shining way. 2 When storms arise and darkness clouds The faithful pilgrim's way, On either side the angels glide To keep the shining way; And brighter gleams the morning light Behind the gentle rod, For Christ's redeemed more clearly see The shining way of God. The pearly gates, etc. 3 And soon they walk the golden streets, Not slighted and alone; On either side the angels glide, To lead them to the throne; And there they'll wear a starry crown, Who once did tire and plod, For Christ's redeemed as kings shall tread The shining way of God. The pearly gates, etc. 415 83.83.8883. There the wicked eeuse from troubling.- Job 3. 17. 1 THERE is a better world, they say, Oh so bright! Where sin and woe are done away ,Oh so bright! And music fills the balmy air, And angels bright and pure are there, And harps of gold and mansions fair ,2 No clouds e'er pass along its sky ,Happy land! No teardrop glistens in the eye ,Happy land! They drink the gushing streams of grace, And gaze upon the Saviour's face, Whose brightness fills the holy place.--/ Happy land! Jesus died! 3 Though we are sinners every one, And though our crown of peace is gone, Jesus died! We may be cleansed from every stainWe may be crowned with bliss again, And in that land of pleasure reign ,Jesus died! 4 Then, parents, sisters, brothers, come, Oh so bright!! Come away! Come away! We long to reach our Father's homeOh come, the time is gliding past, And men and things are fleeting fast; Our turn will surely come at last140 Come away!. DR. JOHN LYTH. 416 64.64.6664. He shall abide before God for ever.- Psa. 61. 7. 1 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 Saviour King; Loud let His praises ringPraise, praise for aye. 2 Come to this happy land, Come, come away; Why will ye doubting stand, Why still delay? Oh, we shall happy be, When from sin and sorrow free; Lord, we shall live with TheeBlest, blest for aye. 3 Bright in that happy land Beams every eye; Kept by a Father's hand, Love cannot die. On, then, to glory run; Be a crown and kingdom won, And bright above the sun, We'll reign for aye. A. YOUNG. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 417 C.M. 8 lines. The Lord God giveth them light.- Rev. 22. 5. 10 HAPPY land, 0 happy land, Where saints and angels dwell; We long to join that glorious band, And all their anthems swell. But every voice in yonder throng On earth has breathed a prayer, No lips untaught may join that song, Or learn the music there. 2 The saints in light, the saints in light, What joy to them is given! Their robes are pure, their crowns are bright, Their peaceful home is heaven. Their robes were cleansed from every stain In bleeding, dying love; On earth they served, so now they reign As kings and priests above. 3 Thou heavenly Friend, Thou heavenly Friend, Oh, hear us when we pray; Now let Thy pardoning grace descend, And take our sins away. Be all our fresh, our youthful days To Thy blest service given; Then we shall meet to sing Thy praise, A ransomed band in heaven. MRS. E. PARSON. 418 86.86. and refrain. Clothed with white robes.- Rev. 7. 9. 1 AROUND the throne of God in heaven Thousands of children stand; Children, whose sins are all forgiven, A holy, happy band; Singing glory, glory, glory; Singing glory, glory, glory. 2 In flowing robes of spotless white, See every one array'd; Dwelling in everlasting light, And joys that never fade; Singing glory, glory, glory, etc. 3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace and joy and love? How came those children there? Singing glory, glory, glory, etc. 4 Because the Saviour shed His blood To wash away their sin; Bathed in that pure and precious flood, Behold them white and clean; Singing glory, glory, glory, etc. 5 On earth they sought their Saviour's grace, On earth they loved His name; So now they see His blessed face, And stand before the Lamb. Singing glory, glory, glory, etc. ANNE SHEPHERD. 419 88.88. At Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. -Psa. 16. 11. 1 WE sing of the realms of the blest, That country so bright and so fair; And oft are its glories confessed; But what will it be to be there! 141 2 We speak of its pathways of gold, Its walls decked with jewels so rare; Its wonders and pleasures untold; But what will it be to be there! 3 We speak of its freedom from sin, From sorrow, temptation and care, From trials, without and within; But what must it be to be there! 4 We speak of its service of love, Of robes which the glorified wear ,The church of the first- born above; But what must it be to be there! 5 Do Thou, Lord,' midst pleasure or woe, For heaven our spirits prepare; And shortly we also shall know, And feel what it is to be there. ELIZABETH MILLS. 420 C.M. In Thy presence is fulness of joy.- Psa. 16. 11. 1 THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never withering flowers; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood. Stand dressed in living green; So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. THE HEAVENLY HOME. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea; And linger, shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 Oh could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes! 421 1111.1111. 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, 1 BEAUTIFUL river, Flowing for ever, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Over the crystals of glittering gold; Should fright us from the shore. WATTS. The Lord is among them.- Psa. 68. 17. 1 THERE is out of sight the fair land of the blest, Which Jesus has made for His followers' rest; He calls us to come, and invites us to stay; Then march to the land of the blest ,march away! 3 Our Saviour is good; but no words can express The depths of His love or the heights of 5 His word our one rule, and His cross our sole pride, His gospel our refuge, His Spirit our guide; Let's onward at once, and no longer delay, But march to the land of the blest ,march away! 422 5510.5510, and refrain. On either side of the river, was there the tree of life. Rev. 22. 2. Extended to touch you, and bless you for aye; Then march to the land of the blest ,march away! Rippling and ringing, What art thou singing? Song ever new, though the ages grow old. Onward I'm going, Singing and flowing, Through the green fields of the beautiful land, 2 No sorrow is felt, for our Saviour is there, ' Tis sinless and joyful, a land, oh, how fair! How dost thou sing to the angels of light? Where darkness is lost in all- glorious day; Onward I'm going, etc. Then march to the land of the blest ,march away! Love all redeeming, Smiles in my gleaming, Filling with rapture the heavenly band. 2 Beautiful river, Flowing for ever, Spirits arrayed in their raiment of white; List to thy story, Kiver of glory, His grace; He bids us come to Him, then let us obey, Wayworn And march to the land of the blest ,march away! 3 Beautiful river, Flowing for ever; When through the gateway of pearl we shall go, 4 Come, children, don't tarry, for Jesus now stands, His arms opened wide, and His merciful To thee our footsteps are hastening fast; hands Stream crystal clearest, 142 Coming to meet us How wilt thou greet us, and weary from journeys below? Onward I'm going, etc. 4 Beautiful river, Flowing for ever, New song the dearest, Sing to our souls when we reach thee at last. Onward I'm going, etc. MRS. SLADE. TIMES AND SEASONS: MORNING. 127.117. and chorus. 423 The streams whereof shall make glad the city of God.- Psa. 46. 4. 1 ОH, have you not heard of a beautiful stream, That flows through our Father's land? Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly 4 light, And ripple o'er golden sand. Oh, seek that beautiful stream! Oh, seek that beautiful stream! lis waters so free are flowing for thee, Oh, seek that beautiful stream. 2 With murmuring sound doth it wander along, Through fields of eternal green; Where songs of the blest, in their haven of rest, Float soft on the air serene. Oh, seek, etc. 424 MORNING. 76.76.76.76. Love the truth.- Zech. 8. 19. 1 Go thou in life's fair morning, Go in the bloom of youth; And seek, for thine adorning, The precious pearl of truth; Secure the heavenly treasure, And bind it on thy heart; And let no earthly pleasure E'er cause it to depart. 3 Its fountains are deep, and its waters are pure, And sweet to the weary soul; It flows from the throne of Jehovah alone; Oh, come where its bright waves roll. Oh, seek, etc. 2 Go while the day star shineth, Go while thy heart is light, Go ere thy strength declineth, While every sense is bright: Sell all thou hast, and buy it; ' Tis worth all earthly things, Rubies, and gold, and diamonds, Sceptres and crowns of kings. 3 Go ere the cloud of sorrow Steals o'er thy bloom of youth; Defer not till to- morrow, Go now and buy the truth. This beautiful stream is the river of life; It flows for all nations free; A balm for each wound in its waters is found: TIMES AND SEASONS. O sinner, it flows for thee. Oh, seek, etc. 5 Oh, will you not drink of that beautiful stream, And dwell on its peaceful shore? The Spirit says, Come, all ye weary ones ,. home, And wander in sin no more. Oh, seek, etc. R. TORREY, Jun. Go, seek thy great Creator; Learn early to be wise; Go, place upon the altar A morning sacrifice. 425 C.M. My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning.Psa. 3. 143 1 GOD of our life, our morning songs To Thee we cheerful raise; Thine acts of love' tis good to sing, And pleasant Thee to praise. 2 Sustained by Thee, our opening eyes Salute the morning light; S. C. M. Secure we stand, unhurt by all The dangers of the night. 3 Our life renewed, our strength repaired, To Thee, O God, are due: Teach us Thy ways, and give us grace Our duty to pursue. 4 From every enemy defend, But guard us most from sin: Direct our going out, O Lord, And bless our coming in. TIMES AND SEASONS: MORNING. 3 Oh, may Thy holy fear command Each action, thought, and word! Then we shall sweetly close the day, Approved of Thee, our Lord. C. WESLEY. 426 77.77. When I awake, I am still with Thee.Psa. 139. 18. 1 THOU hast kept me through the night, Lord of darkness and of light; Safe from danger and alarms, In Thine own almighty arms. 2 When last night I bent my knee, Gave myself in prayer to Thee, Sought forgiveness for my wrong, Praised Thee in my simple song ,3 Thou didst hear, and hearing bless, In Thine own great holiness; And in love and patience mild Didst accept Thy little child. 4 When in sleep mine eyes were closed, And my weary limbs reposed, Thou didst watch around my bed, And Thy wings didst o'er me spread. 5 From all sickness, sorrow, pain, Thou hast kept me free again; Safe from sudden, fearful fright, Safe and peaceful all the night. 6 Help me still, O Lord, I pray, Let me live to Thee to- day; And when days and nights are o'er, Live with Thee for evermore. W. F. CLARKSON. 427 77.77.77.77. Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.-Psa. 4. 8. 1 GOD of mercy and of love, Listen from Thy heaven above, Whilst to Thee my voice I raise, In a morning hymn of praise. It was Thine Almighty arm Kept me all night long from harm; It is only, Lord, by Thee, That another morn I see. 2 Lo! the happy light of day Drives the shadows all away; Lo! it brings again to sight All things beautiful and bright; White clouds sailing in the air, Little flowers so fresh and fair; Greenest fields and rippling streams, Glittering in the morning beams 3 Father, keep me all day long From all hurtful things and wrong; Make me Thy obedient child; Make me loving, gentle, mild. Hark! the birds are singing gay: Let me sing as well as they, Praise to Him who reigns above, For His mercies and His love. Sunday School Gift. 428 446.446. Sweet incense every morning.- Exod. 30. 7. THE morning bright, With rosy light, 1 Awakes me from my sleep; Father, I own Thy care alone Thy little one doth keep. 3 144 All through this day, I humbly pray, Be Thou my Guard and Guide; My sins forgive, And let me live, Blest Jesus, by Thy side. Oh, make Thy rest Within my breast, Great Spirit of all grace! Make me like Thee, Then shall I be Prepared to see Thy face. T. O. SUMMERS. 429 87.87.87.87. In the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee Psa. 5. 3. 1 As the birds, when morning wakes them, Lift their song, O Lord, to Thee: And the sunbeam, wildly glancing, Tints each flower and shrub and tree. So, dear Saviour, would we praise Thee, Raise our voices to Thy throne; Clothe our hearts in joy's own sunshine, Yield them, Lord, to Thee alone. 2 Holy Jesus, all things praise Thee, Join to lift Thy name on high; Rushing stream and rippling fountain, And the zephyr's softest sigh. TIMES AND SEASONS: MORNING. 432 Oh, among Thy feeblest creatures, We our voices fain would raise; Thou wilt not despise our weakness, As we strive to hymn Thy praise. 3 Much, O holy Lord, we owe Thee For thy kindness through this week; Now before Thy footstool bending, We Thy favour gladly seek. Help us, then: like all around us, Let Thy praise be our employ: May we seek Thee, Lord, with gladness, Find Thy service is our joy. W. P. BALFERN. 430 77.77. The Lord's mercies... are new every morning. -Lam. 3. 22, 23. 1 Now the morning's cheerful light Drives away the gloom of night; Rise, our souls, in praises rise, Far above the lofty skies. 2 Keep us, gracious God, this day Dangers press around our way; Every sinful passion quell; Let no secret thoughts rebel. 3 Let no sin an entrance find, To pollute our youthful mind; Guard our souls from every snare, Keep us with Almighty care. 431 C.M. In the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice.- Psa. 63.7. 1 THROUGH all the dangers of the night Preserved, 0 Lord, by Thee, Again we hail the cheerful light, Again we bow the knee. 2 Preserve us, Lord, throughout the day, And guide us by Thy arm; For they are safe, and only they, Whom Thou dost keep from harm. 3 Let all our words, and all our ways Declare that we are Thine, That so the light of truth and grace Before the world may shine. 4 Let us ne'er turn away from Thee! Dear Saviour, hold us fast, Till with immortal eyes we see Thy glorious face at last. T. KELLY. S.M. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer.- Psa. 84. 8. 1 SWEETLY the holy bymn Breaks on the morning air: Before the world with smoke is dim We meet to offer prayer. 2 3 4 5 6 145 While flowers are wet with dews, Dew of our souls, descend; Ere yet the sun the day renews, O Lord, Thy Spirit send! Upon the battle- field, Before the fight begins, We seek, O Lord, Thy sheltering shield, To guard us from our sins. Ere yet our vessel sails Upon the stream of day, We plead, O Lord, for heavenly gales To speed us on our way. On the lone mountain- side, Before the morning's light, The Man of sorrows wept and cried, And rose refreshed with might. Oh, hear us, then, for we Are very weak and frail: We make the Saviour's name our plea, And surely must prevail. C. H. SPURGEON. 433 L.M. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.- Rom. 12. 11. 1 AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and early rise, To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Glory to God, who safe has kept, And has refreshed me while I slept; Grant, Lord, when I from death shal wake, I may of endless life partake. 3 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew, Scatter my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with Thyself my spirit fill. 4 Direct, control, suggest this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might, To Thy sole glory may unite. TIMES AND SEASONS: MORNING. 5 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. BISHOP KEN. 434 84.84.8884. Seek ye the Lord while He may be found.- Isa. 55. 6. 1 WHEN the day of life is dawning, Come, come to Me; In the heart's fresh early morning, Come, come to Me; While thine eye with hope is beaming, While thy soul of heaven is dreaming, And its light is 1ound thee streaming, Come, come to Me. 2 Ere the cares of earth oppress thee, Come, come to Me; Ere life's woes and wants distress thee, Come, come to Me; While thy bosom feels no sorrow, Throbs with bliss man cannot borrow, Dreads no dim uncertain morrow, Come, come to Me. 3 Ere sin's tainted touch defile thee, Come, come to Me; Ere the world's false joys beguile thee, Come, come to Me; While the dew of youth is on thee, While God's smile still rests upon thee, Ere the tempter's power has won thee, Come, come to Me. 4 When the day of life is dawning, Come, come to Me; In the heart's fresh early morning, Come, come to Me; Ere earth's sickly pleasure palleth, Ere one shade of sorrow falleth, List to that sweet voice that calleth, " Come, come to Me!" T. GOADBY. 435 75.75.77. The glory of God did lighten it.- Rev. 21. 23. 1 EVERY morning the red sun Rises warm and bright; But the evening cometh on, And the dark, cold night; There's a bright land far away, Where' tis never- ending day. 2 Every spring the sweet young flowers Open fresh and gay, 146 Till the chilly autumn hours Wither them away: There's a land we have not seen, Where the trees are always green. 3 Little birds sing songs of praise All the summer long: But in colder, shorter days They forget their song: There's a place where angels sing Ceaseless praises to their King. 4 Christ our Lord is ever near Those who follow Him; But we cannot see Him here, For our eyes are dim: Yonder there's a happier place, Where His people see His face. 5 Who shall go to that fair land?All who love the right: Holy children there shall stand In their robes of white: For that heaven so bright and blest Is our everlasting res MRS. ALEXANDER. 436 87.87.87.87. The Lord shall be thy confidence.- Prov. 3. 26. 1 As the rosy tint of dawning Sheds new life on all we see, Saviour! so in life's glad morning, Draw our youthful hearts to Thee. From all evil, oh protect us, All our follies past forgive, Grant Thy Spirit to direct us, Grace to teach us how to live. 2 In the future spread before us, In the unknown paths of life, Blessed Jesus, watch Thou o'er us, Strengthen for the coming strife. Hear us, when we seek Thy blessing, Thou who once on children smiled: Hear us, children's wants confessing, Thou who wast Thyself a child. 3 Hear us when, our weakness feeling, By temptations sore beset, We are at Thy footstool kneeling, Nor our earnest prayers forget. So shall we, if Thou befriend us, Be in midst of trouble blest, et Through life's ills Thou wilt defend us, Then receive us to Thy rest. M. JOSCELYNE. TIMES AND SEASONS: MORNING. 437 666.666. To shew forth Thy lovingkindness in the morning.Psa. 92. 2. 1 WHEN morning gilds the skies My heart awak'ning cries, May Jesus Christ be praised: Alike at work and prayer, To Jesus I repair; May Jesus Christ be praised. 2 To Thee, O God above, I cry with glowing love, May Jesus Christ be praised: This song of sacred joy, It never seems to cloy: May Jesus Christ be praised. 3 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised: Or fades my earthly bliss! My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised. 4 When evil thoughts molest, With this I shield my breast, May Jesus Christ be praised: The powers of darkness fear, When this sweet chant they hear; May Jesus Christ be praised. 5 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs May Jesus Christ be praised: The night becomes as day, When from the beart we say, May Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, May Jesus Christ be praised: Be this the eternal song, Through all the ages on, May Jesus Christ be praised. German, trans. by E. CASWALL. 438 87.87.87.87. Bring your sacrifices every morning.- Amos 4. 4. 1 AT Thy feet, our God and Father, Who hast blest us all our days, We with grateful hearts would gather, To begin this day with praise;Praise for light so brightly shining On our steps from heaven above; Praise for mercies daily twining Round us golden cords of love. 2 Jesus, for Thy love most tender On the cross for sinners shown, We would praise Thee, and surrender All our hearts to be Thine own. With so blest a Friend provided, We upon our way would go, Sure of being safely guided, Guarded well from every foe. 3 Every day will be the brighter, When Thy gracious face we see; Every burden will be lighter When we know it comes from Thee. Spread Thy love's broad banner o'er us, Give us strength to serve and wait, Till Thy glory breaks before us Through the city's open gate. J. D. BURNS. 439 77.77.77.77. His work is perfect.- Deut. 32. 4. 1 BEAUTIFUL the morning light, Chasing hence the gloom of night, Causing all above, below, With fresh life and joy to glow. Beautiful the evening sky. When the full moon throned on high, Like some fair majestic queen Rules the silent sparkling scene. 2 Beautiful each brilliant star, Twinkling, twinkling from afar; Smiling like the loving eye Of a friend above the sky, Beautiful each opening flower, Gemmed with dews of morning's hour, Charming with its varied bloom, Rich with treasures of perfume. 3 Beautiful! these all must be, Planned and formed, O Lord, by Thee; Thee whom we adore and bless, Beautiful in holiness. But a greater beauty still Theirs who know and do Thy will ,Who, renewed by grace Divine, In the Saviour's image shine. 4 Morning merges into day, Evening splendour wanes away; Stars grow pale before the sun, And the sweet flowers soon are gone. But the soul, in grace arrayed, Grows in beauty ne'er to fade; Beautiful may we thus be, Jesus, Saviour, like to Thee. I. JACOB( by permission, from" Gems of Song" 147 TIMES AND SEASONS: EVENING. 442 440 C.M. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made.Psa. 33. 6. 1 My God, who makes the sun to know His proper hour to rise, And, to give light to all below, Doth send him round the skies. 2 When from the chambers of the east, His morning race begins, He never tires, nor stops to rest, But round the world he shines. 3 So, like the sun, would I fulfil The business of the day: Begin my work betimes, and still March on my heavenly way. 4 Give me, O Lord, thy early grace, Nor let my soul complain That the young morning of my days Has all been spent in vain. WATTS. EVENING. 441 54.54.54.54. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil.Psa. 121. 7. 1 FATHER, oh hear me, Bend from above; Breathe on me blessing, Breathe in me love; Shield me from danger, Trouble, and strife; Aid me in climbing Steep hills of life. 2 Dark angels, leave me; Frail is your power, If I am guarded By Him every hour; He will not leave me, If I entreat Aid and protection Here at His feet. 3 Father, oh hear me, Bend from above; Breathe on me blessing, Breathe in me love. Father, oh fold me Close to Thy breast, Then sink I sweetly And safely to rest. C. BRUCE. 65.65. They shall rest in their beus.- Isa. 57. 2. 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, grant the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee: Guard the sailors tossing On the angry sea. 4 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain: Those who plan some evil From their sins restrain. 5 Through the long night- watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Standing round my bed. 6 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 148 7 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to the blest Spirit Whilst all ages run. S. BARING- GOULD. 443 1010.1010. Leave me not, neither forsake me.- Psa. 27. 9. 1 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; I see; Change and decay in all around I O 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, oh, abide with me. TIMES AND SEASONS: EVENING. 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? J 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. H. F. LYTE. 444 L.M. Under His wings shalt thou trust.- Psa. 91. 4. 1 GLORY to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, oh keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The 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 With joy behold the judgment day. 4 Oh let my soul on Thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close ,Sleep that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. 5 If in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. 6 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. BISHOP KEN. 445 664.6664. He that keepeth thee will not slumber.- Psa. 121. 3. 1 FATHER of love and power, Guard Thou our evening hour, Shield with Thy might. For all Thy care this day Our grateful thanks we pay, And to our Father pray ,Bless us to- night. 2 Jesus, Immanuel, Come in Thy love to dwell In hearts contrite: For all our sins we grieve, But we Thy grace receive, And in Thy word believe; Bless us to- night. 149 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life- giving Holy Dove, Shed forth Thy light; Heal every sinner's smart, Still every throbbing heart, And Thine own peace impart; Bless us to- night. G. RAWSON. 446 76.76.76.76. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down.Job 14. 2. 1 THE radiant sun, declining, Will soon have passed away, And silver stars out- shining Make but as transient stay; O Light, all light excelling, When sun or stars decline, Shine forth, our gloom dispelling With light and joy divine. 2 Like sunbeams, quickly flying Before the dusky night, Or stars' fair lustre, dying With morning's clearer light: So swift beyond our measure Life's little day speeds on: A moment's fleeting pleasure, And life and light are gone. 3 Thou, who in human fashion Didst render up Thy breath, And by Thy bitter passion Destroy the sting of death: When life's brief day is over, Its toil, and care, and sin, Open Thine arms of mercy, And take the weary in. 4 O Saviour, be Thou near us, Till all our toil is o'er, Till heavenly light shall cheer us And night return no more: So, to the life immortal, With joy we'll haste away, And pass through death's dark portal To never- ending day. R. C. TRAMPLEASURE. 447 TIMES AND SEASONS: EVENING. 449 L.M. The Lord God is a Sun.- Psa. 84. 11. 1 SUN of my soul! thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near: Oh, 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 thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast! 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 Watch by the sick, enrich the poor With blessings from Thy bounteous store Be every mourner's sleep to- night Like infant's slumbers, calm and light. 5 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through world our way we take, Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. KEBLE. 448 77.77. No man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand.- John 10. 29. 1 LOVING Shepherd of Thy sheep, Keep mo, Lord, in safety keep; Nothing can Thy power withstand, None can pluck me from Thy hand. 2 Loving Shepherd, Thou didst give Thine own life that I might live; May I love Thee day by day, Gladly Thy sweet will obey. 3 Loving Shepherd, ever near, Teach me still Thy voice to hear; Suffer not my foot to stray From the strait and narrow way. 4 Where Thou leadest may I go; Walking in Thy steps below: Then, before Thy Father's throne, Jesus, claim me for Thine own. J. E. LEESON. L.M. I am the Lord that healeth thee.- Exod. 15. 26. 1 Ar even, ere the sun was set, The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay; Oh, in what divers pains they met! Oh, with what joy they went away! 2 Once more' tis eventide, and we Oppressed with various ills draw near: What if Thy form we cannot see? We know and feel that Thou art here. 3 0 Saviour Christ, our woes dispel; For some are sick, and some are sad, And some have never loved Thee well; And some have lost the love they had; 4 And some are pressed with worldly care; And some are tried with sinful doubt; And some such grievous passions tear, That only Thou canst cast them out; 5 And some have found the world is vain, Yet from the world they break not free; And some have friends who give them pain, Yet have not sought a friend in Thee. 6 And none, O Lord, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin; And they who fain would serve Thee best Are conscious most of wrong within. 7 0 Saviour Christ, Thou too art Man; Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried; Thy kind but searching glance can scan The very wounds that shame would hide. 8 Thy touch has still its ancient power; No word from Thee can fruitless fall; Hear, in this solemn evening hour, And in Thy mercy heal us all. H. TWELLS. 450 88.86. He shall give His angels charge over thee.Psa. 91. 11. 1 THIS night I lift my heart to Thee, Whose dwelling is in heaven above; Oh, deign to hear and answer me, My Father- God of love. 150 2 Art Thou not, Lord, in every place? Is there a thing beneath Thy care? Though angels only see Thy face, Yet Thou art everywhere. 3 Oh, give Thine angels charge to keep Their wings spread over me this night; Let them defend me- let me sleep, Till darkness melts in light. BARTHOLOMEW. 451 TIMES AND SEASONS: EVENING. 453 87.87. There shall no evil befall thee.- Psa. 91. 10. 1 SAVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal: Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal. 2 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He, who, never weary, Watches where Thy people be. 3 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrow past us fly, Angel- guards from Thee surround us, We are safe if Thou art nigh. 4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in bright and deathless bloom. J. EDMESTON. 452 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep.Psa. 4. 8. 87.87. 1 HEAR my prayer, O heavenly Father, Ere I lay me down to sleep; Bid Thine angels, pure and holy, Round my bed their vigil keep. 2 Great my sins are, but Thy mercy Far outweighs them every one; Down before the cross I cast them, Trusting in Thy help alone. 3 Keep me, through this night of peril, Underneath its boundless shade; Take me to Thy rest, I pray Thee, 1 When my pilgrimage is made.. 4 None shall measure out Thy patience By the span of human thought; None shall bound the tender mercies Which Thy holy Son hath wrought. 5 Pardon all my past transgressions; Give me strength for days to come; Guide and guard me with Thy blessing, Till Thine angels take me home. HARRIET PARR. 446.446. Fear not, for I am with thee.- Gen. 26. 24. 1 THE daylight fades, The evening shades 454 2 151 3 Are gathering round my head; Father above, I praise that love Which smooths and guards my bed. While Thou art near I need not fear The gloom of midnight hour; Blest Jesus, still From every ill Defend me with Thy power. Pardon my sin, And enter in, 455 And sanctify my heart; Spirit Divine, Oh, make me Thine, And ne'er from me depart. 8.66. I will never leave thee.- Heb. 13. 5. 1 ERE I sleep, for every favour, This day showed, by my God I will bless my Saviour. T. 0. SUMMERS. 2 O my Lord, what shall I render To Thy name, still the same Merciful and tender? 3 Leave me not, but ever love me: Let Thy peace be my bliss, Till Thou hence remove me. 4 Thou, my Rock, my Guard, my Tower Safely keep, while I sleep, Me with sovereign power. 5 So whene'er in death I slumber, Let me rise, with the wise, Counted in their number.. CENNICK. L.M. Whither shall I flee from Thy presence. Psa. 139. 7. 1 AMONG the deepest shades of night, Can there be one who sees my way? Yes;-God is like a shining light, That turns the darkness into day. TIMES AND SEASONS: COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF A YEAR. 2 When every eye around me sleeps, May I not sin without control? No; for a constant watch He keeps On every thought of every soul. 3 If I could find some cave unknown, Where human feet had never trod, Yet there I could not be alone; On every side there would be God. 4 He smiles in heaven; He frowns in hell; He fills the air, the earth, the sea; I must within His presence dwell; I cannot from His anger flee. 5 Yes; I may flee, He shows me where: To Jesus Christ He bids me fly; And while I seek for pardon there, There's only mercy in His eye! A. AND J. TAYLOR. 87.87.77. 456 I commend you to God.- Acts 20. 32. 1 SAVIOUR, now the day is ending And the shades of evening fall, Let Thy Spirit, now descending, Bring Thy mercy to us all; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 2 Bless the gospel message spoken, In Thine own appointed way; Give each fainting soul a token Of Thy tender love to- day: Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 3 Comfort those in pain and sorrow, Watch each sleeping child of Thine: Let us all arise to- morrow Strengthened by Thy grace Divine; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 4 Pardon Thou each deed unholy; Lord, forgive each sinful thought; Make us contrite, pure, and lowly, By Thy great example taught: Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 5 Parents, teachers, friends, and pastor, Fold them to Thy loving breast, Guard them safely, gracious' Master, Bless them and they shall be blest: Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! SARAH DOUDNEY. 457 55.512. Gird up the loins of your mind.- 1 Pet. 1. 13. 1 COME, let us anew Our journey pursue, Roll round with the year, And never stand still til the Master appear. 2 His adorable will Let us gladly fulfil, And our talents improve By the patience of hope, and the labour of love. 3 Our life is a dream, Our time as a stream Glides swiftly away, COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF A YEAR. And the fugitive moment refuses to stay; 4 The arrow is flown, The moment is gone, The millennial year Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here. 5 Oh, that each in the day Of His coming might say, " I have fought my way through ,. I have finished the work Thou didst give me to do." 6 Oh, that each from his Lord May receive the glad word, " Well, and faithfully done, Enter into My joy, and sit down on My Throne." C. WESLEY. 458 66.66.88. Declare His works with rejoicing.- Psa. 107. 22. CONDUCTED by Thy hand, 1 Safe through another year, Again behold we stand, O Lord, to worship here; Praise for Thy mercies past to give, And ask Thy guidance while we live. What gratitude we owe; Yet, oh, how poor our praise! Devoted hearts bestow; And let our future days, Without reserve, O Lord, be Thine; Bid us" Awake, arise, and shine!" If length of days be given, Lord, as we older grow, Make us more fit for heaven, More loose to things below; And, when death brings us our release, Oh, may our latter end be peace. 152 2 3 TIMES AND SEASONS: COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF A YEAR. But, if Thy wise decree An early tomb ordain, Still may we ready be, 4 We'll sing of many happy hours We've passed in Sabbath school; Where truth like summer's genial showers Exerts its gracious rule. We come, etc. 4 And find the change our gain; Well pleased to leave this earthly clod, And dwell for ever with our God. 459 C.M. His merciful kindness is great toward us.Psa. 117. 2. 1 LORD, to our little round of years Another Thou has given; And still Thy constant kindness cheers And blesses us, from heaven. 2 Through ceaseless mercies let us trace Our Father's guardian care; And pour our thankful hearts in praise, And breathe our wants in prayer. 3 In prayer- for grace to guide our will, And teach us from above; In praise- for Thou art waiting still To bless us with Thy love. Jesus, Thy voice may we discern, Thy gracious call obey; And early choose, and grateful learn, The Life, the Truth, the Way. 460 C.M. The memory of Thy great goodness.- Psa. 145. 7. 1 ANOTHER year has passed away, Time swiftly glides along; We come again to praise and pray, And sing our festive song. We come, we come, we come with song to greet you, We come, we come, we come with song again. 2 We come the Saviour's name to praise; To sing the wondrous love Of Him who guards us all our days, And leads to heaven above. We come, etc. 3 We'll sing of mercies daily given Through every passing year; We'll sing the promises of heaven With voices loud and clear. We come, etc. 5 Our youthful hearts we'll gladly raise, Our voices sweetly sing, A joyous song of grateful praise To heaven's eternal King. We come, etc. 461 75.75.75.75. Father, glorify Thy name.- John 12. 28. 1 FATHER, here we dedicate This new year to Thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have us be. American. 153 Not from sorrow, pain, or care, Freedom dare we claim; This alone shall be our prayer: " Glorify Thy name.' 2 Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a Father's love refuse All the best to give? More Thou givest every day Than the best can claim; Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify Thy name. 3 If in mercy Thou wilt spare Joys we yet partake; If in life, serene and fair, Brighter rays may break: Thee our hearts, while glad they sing, Shall in all proclaim; And, whate'er the year may bring, Glorify Thy name. 4 If Thou callest to the cross, And its shadow come, Turning all our gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home; May we think how Thy dear Son To His glory came, In His footsteps follow on; Glorify Thy name. L. TUTTIETT. TIMES AND SEASONS: COMMENCEMENT AND CLOSE OF A YEAR 462 L.M. I will mention the lovingkindness of the Lord.Isa. 63. 7. 5 Oh, by each mercy sent us, And by each grief and pain, By blessings like the sunshine, And sorrows like the rain, 10 LORD, another year has flown; And we, in hymn of humble tone, Would join the angel host above, To sing Thy power and bless Thy love. 2 On us Thy sun hath shed its light, And we have slept in peace at night; Thy wing hath shadowed all our way, Thy hand has fed us day by day. 3 And we have heard that Jesus died; That heaven's bright gate is opened wide; Our lips have learned to praise and pray; Our steps are near the narrow way. 4 For these, Thy mercies, Lord, we raise, With glowing hearts, our hymns of praise; Through Christ, Thy Son, O God of grace, Hear us in heaven Thy dwelling- place; 5 And now another year is flown, Again we meet around Thy throne; Lord, let a messenger of love Bear us some blessing from above. 6 May we, and they who teach us, share Much of Thy kind paternal care; And let Thy peace and righteousness Refine our joys, our trials bless. JONATHAN LEES, Lancashire S. S. Songs. 483 76.76. The summer is ended.- Jer. 8. 20. 1 THE year is swiftly waning; The summer days are past; And life, brief life, is speeding; The end is nearing fast. 2 The ever- changing seasons In silence come and go; But Thou, Eternal Father, No time or change canst know. 3 Oh, pour Thy grace upon us, That we may worthier be, Each year that passes o'er us, To dwell in heaven with Thee. 4 Behold the bending orchards With bounteous fruit are crowned; Lord, in our hearts more richly Let heavenly fruit abound. 6 Our barren hearts make fruitful With every goodly grace, That we Thy Name may hallow, And see at last Thy face. W. W. How. 464 C.M. Mine age is as nothing before Thee.- Psa. 39. 5. 1 How long sometimes a day appears, And weeks- how long are they! Months move along, as if the years Would never pass away. 2 But months and years are passing by, And soon must all be gone; For day by day, as minutes fly, Eternity comes on. Days, months, and years must have an end, Eternity has none; ' Twill always have as long to spend As when it first begun. 4 Great God we children cannot tell How such a thing can be; And only pray that we may dwell That long, long time with Thee. A. AND J. TAYLOR. 154 465 77.77.77.77. Thou art the same.- Psa. 102. 27. 1 BORNE upon Time's noiseless wing, Lo! another year draws nigh! Say, what message doth it bring, From the dim futurity? Harbinger of trials near, Or of days from sorrow free? Tell me, O thou new- born year, What thou hast in store for me? 2 Spring shall deck the earth again; Summer' mid the roses glow; Autumn wield her fruitful reign; Winter clothe the fields with snow. Thus the year shall run its round, By Jehovah's prime decree; 100 But shall I on earth be found? Shall the seasons bloom for me? 2 3 4 466 S.M... Thou blessest the springing thereof.- Psa. 65. 10. 1 SWEET is the time of spring, When nature's charms appear; The birds with ceaseless pleasure sing, And hail the opening year. 5 6 TIMES AND SEASONS: THE SEASONS. 7 3 Vainly thus my spirit tries To explore the dark unknown; Veiled to all created eyes, Read by Thee, my God, alone.. Love and goodness rule Thy ways, Boundless wisdom dwells with Thee, Whose all- seeing glance surveys What the year shall bring to me. 4 It is well. Whate'er betide, By a Father's hand' tis given; Though His counsels deep He hide, Nought can harm the heirs of heaven. Lo! His gracious words I hear, " Trust Me when thou canst not see." Welcome, then, thou glad new year! " All shall work for good" to me! W. H. GROSER. THE SEASONS: SPRING. But sweeter far the spring Of wisdom and of grace; When children bless and praise their King, Who loves their youthful race. Sweet is the dawn of day, When light just streaks the sky; When shades and darkness pass away, And morning beams are nigh. But sweeter far the dawn Of piety in youth, When shades and darkness are withdrawn Before the light of truth. Sweet is the opening flower, Which just begins to bloom; Which every day and every hour Fresh beauties will assume. But sweeter that young heart, When faith and love and peace Blossom and bloom in every part With sweet and varied grace. Oh may life's early spring, And morning, ere they flee, Youth's flower, and its fair blossoming Be given, my God, to Thee. W. F. LLOYD. 467 me 87.87.87.87. The flowers appear on the earth,-Sol. Song 2. 12 1 ALL is bright and cheerful round us; All above is soft and blue; Spring at last hath come and found us, Spring and all its pleasures too: Every flower is full of gladness; Dew is bright and buds are gay; Earth, with all its sin and sadness, Seems a happy place to- day. 2 If the flowers, that fade so quickly, If a day, that ends in night, If the sky, that clouds so thickly Often cover from our sight ,If they all have so much beauty, What must be God's land of rest, Where His sons, that do their duty, After many toils are blest? 3 There are leaves that never wither, There are flowers that ne'er decay; Nothing evil goeth thither, Nothing good is kept away. They that came from tribulation, Washed their robes and made them white, Out of every tongue and nation, There have rest and peace and light. J. M. NEALE. 468 C.M. Sweet flowers.- Sol. Song 5. 13. 1 SWEET flowers are blooming in God's sight, Created by His word, Beneath His heaven of sunny light, By spring's quick pulses stirred. 2 Through the blue depths the skylarks sing, Their music fills the air; What is it makes their voices ring With gladness everywhere? 3 It is the love of God, I know, His world with joy doth fill; His birds that sing, His flowers that blow, Each of them does His will. 4 If He is glad when small birds sing, And flowers drink up the dew, Can I, His child, do anything To bring Him service too? 5 I am not wise, nor great, nor strong, But I His will may do; 155 May love and serve Him all day long. Be innocent and true. TIMES AND SEASONS: THE SEASONS. 6 And if to birds and flowers His smile Of love and joy be given, His child shall serve Him all the while, And find that Love is heaven. M. B. STEVENSON. 469 76.76.76.76. Thou art the Guide of my youth.- Jer. 3. 4. 1 OUR hearts are young and joyous' Tis spring- time with us now; The dew of life's bright morning Is fresh upon each brow. The world to us seems pleasant, We love its joys to share; God, in His tender kindness, Hath made it very fair. 2 Oh, can we ere forget Him Who is so good and kind? No, rather would we love Him With all our heart and mind. But we can never love Him Till all our hearts are clean; The precious blood of Jesus Must wash them first from sin. 3 We know the harps of heaven "" Would sound a gladder strain; " There's joy among the angels When one repents of sin. Oh, help us, then, dear Saviour, To give our hearts to Thee; Let us, in youth's glad morning, Thy loved disciples be. 470 4 And when upon our foreheads The silver locks shall fall, Or early comes the shadow, Which comes alike to all; Still safe upon Thy bosom Our spirits shall recline, And' mid the joys heaven, We shall be ever Thine. MRS. KNOWLES. 76.76.76.76. The winter is past.- Sol. Song 2. 11. 1 SING, for the world rejoiceth, Füll of a thankful mirth; Sing, for delightsome music Filleth the heaven and earth; Sing, for the flowers are springing Forth from the generous sod; Sing, for the world is singing Sweet, happy songs to God. 2 Sing, for His children's praises Ever are sweet to Him; Ever His great love lasteth, Never His smile is dim; Ever in storm and sunshine Loves He His children well; Ever from night till morning They should His praises tell. 3 Sing, for the holy angels Worship the Lord in throngs, And they are never weary Praising His name in songs; Sing, for the host triumphant, Dwelling before the throne, Crown Him with lasting honour, Eager His power to own. 4 Sing, let the happy spring time Waken the tardy voice; Let the whole world be happy, Let every heart rejoice; Sing of the Father's goodness, And of the Saviour's love; Sing as ye travel onward To the fair home above. MARIANNE FARNINGHAM. 471 86.86. Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.- Matt. 6, 29. 1 0 LORD, I thank Thee for the thought That Thou hast given me: And like a seed dropped in the ground, May it ae fruitful be. 2 The wondrous thought that Thou hast made 156 The beauty of the flowers, To raise our thoughts to nobler heights, And quicken all our powers. 3 Their perfect loveliness to be The standard Thou hast given That life, as beautiful as they, Is well prepared for heaven. 4 The fragrance, too, that flowers bear Calls us to fragrant be, By noble acts of sacrifice And thoughtful charity. 5 The Rose of Sharon Thou art called, With matchless beauty crowned! Clothed with Thy beauty, Lord, above, May we at last be found. H. TOLLIT. THE SEASONS: SUMMER. 65.65.65.65. and refrain. All things were made by Him.- John 1. 3. 1 PANSIES, lilies, roses, Flowers of every hue, Take each one as coming Straight from God to you; Telling wondrous secrets 472 TIMES AND SEASONS: THE SEASONS. Of His power and love, Wearing still the brightness Of the home above. Oh, these flowers of summer, Angel- like are they; Listen to the message Which they bring to- day. 2 Just as earth's creation Showed the might of God, So does every flow'ret 473 Springing from the sod. He who guides the star- worlds, Curbs the ocean's power, With the same hand painteth Every leaf and flower. Oh, these flowers, etc. 3 Touch these sweet flowers gently, So divinely drest, They are, in earth's language, Thoughts of God expressed. Thoughts of heavenly glorySweetness, purityMust not He who framed them Wholly lovely be? Oh, these flowers, etc. 4 Praise Him, then, with singing, Tell His love abroad; Be the whole earth ringing With the name of God. Lakes and hills be tellingSunset skies and flowers, Something of the beauty Of this God of ours. Oh, these flowers, etc. CAROLINE GRIFFITH, 65.65. Thou hast made summer.- Psa. 74. 17. 1 SUMMER days are coming, Winter days are gone; Merry birds are singing In the flowery lawn. 2 Now the sun is shining With his cheerful rays; Oh, how very pleasant Are these summer days! 157 3 Honey- bees are gathering Sweets from all the flowers; Ever, ever busy All the sunny hours. 4 May we learn the lesson To be busy too; Ever, ever seeking Useful work to do. 5 God, our great Creator, Gave these summer days; May our hearts and voices Join to give Him praise! 474 65.65. Thou hast prepared the light and the sun.Psa. 74. 16. 1 SUMMER Suns are glowing Over land and sea, Happy light is flowing Bountiful and free. 2 Every thing rejoices In the mellow rays, All earth's thousand voices Swell the psalm of praise. 3 God's free mercy streameth Over all the world, And His banner gleameth Everywhere unfurled. 4 Broad and deep and glorious As the heaven above, Sbines in might victorious His eternal love. 5 Lord, upon our blindness Thy pure radiance pour; For Thy loving- kindness Make us love Thee more. 6 And when clouds are drifting Dark across our sky, Then the veil uplifting, Father, be Thou nigh. 7 We will never doubt Thee, Though Thou veil Thy light; Life is dark without Thee; Death with Thee is bright. TIMES AND SEASONS: THE SEASONS. 8 Light of Light! shine o'er us On our pilgrim way; Go Thou still before us To the endless day. W. W. How. 475 76.76.76.76. There is nothing hid from the heat thereof.Psa. 19. 6. 1 THE summer sun is shining On field, and fold, and flower, The wintry wind that whistled, Has lost its chilling power: All nature's voice is vocal And jubilant with song, As if their efforts joining The chorus to prolong. 2 If thus creation's anthem From voices mute arise, Shall we not join in bringing Our tuneful melodies; And in the happy joy- notes Unite with one accord, To swell the heaven- born chorus Ascending to the Lord? 3 We may not bring rich spices, Nor stores of wealth untold, Yet we can bring an offering More precious far than gold: A heart that's meek and lowly We know He'll not despise; It is the gift He asks for, Who yield Him this are wise. 4 May we be wise, dear Father, At once this offering bring, Here in Thy holy temple, As thus we join and sing The praise of Him who uttered Such words of life and love. About the many mansions Prepared for us above. 5 Then as these summer seasons From year to year roll round, May faith and love be cherished, And every grace abound; And hearts that now are softened, And tenderly impressed, Still dwell upon His goodness, And be for ever blessed. S. J. ROOD. SEASONS: AUTUMN OR HARVEST. 476 158 65.65.65.65. and refrain. The harvest truly is plenteous.- Matt. 9. 37. 1 EARTH below is teeming, Heaven is bright above; Every brow is beaming In the light of love; Every eye rejoices, Every thought is praise; Happy hearts and voices Gladden nights and days. O Almighty Giver! Bountiful and free, As the joy in harvest, Joy we before Thee. 2 Every youth and maiden, On the harvest plain, Round the waggons laden With their golden grain, Swell the happy chorus, On the evening air, Unto Him who o'er us Bends with constant care. O Almighty Giver, etc. 3 For the sun and showers, For the rain and dew, For the nurturing hours Spring and summer knew; For the golden autumin, And its precious stores, For the love that brought them Teeming to our doors. O Almighty Giver, etc. 4 Earth's broad harvest whitens In a brighter sun; Thou the orb that lightens All we tread upon; Send out labourers, Father! Where fields ripening wave; All the nations gather, Gather in and save. O Almighty Giver! Bountiful and free, Then as joy in harvest We shall joy in Thee. J. S. B. MONSELL 477 TIMES AND SEASONS: THE SEASONS. 76.76.76.76. and chorus. The joy in harvest.- Isa. 9.3. 1 ONCE more the joy of harvest The hearts of men doth cheer; The reaper's task is finished, In corn- fields far and near: And now to God our Maker We joyfully will raise, For His abundant mercy, A song of grateful praise. We bless the Lord, we praise the Lord, We magnify His name, Who proves Himself, through changing years, For evermore the same. 2 The snow that came in winter, The frosts that bound the earth, The rain, the summer sunshine, To harvest- time gave birth. We bless our great Provider, " Jehovah Jireh" still, Who thus His ancient promise To man doth now fulfil. We bless the Lord, etc. 3 Dear Saviour, make us faithful; And, by Thy power Divine, Help us in youth and manhood By holy deeds to shine. Let all around take knowledge That we have been with Thee, And by Thy grace are growing In love and purity. We bless the Lord, etc. 4 Then when the angel reapers Shall come to gather in The great and glorious harvest, Of souls redeemed from sin; We in the heavenly garner Safe gathered then shall be, With Father, Son, and Spirit, To reign eternally. We bless the Lord, etc. OWEN. 478 S.M. Honour the Lord with thy substance.- Prov. 3. 9. 1 FAIR waved the golden corn In Canaan's pleasant land, When full of joy, some shining morn, Went forth the rener- band. 2 3 4 5 To God so good and great Their cheerful thanks they pour; Then carry to His temple gate The choicest of their store. 159 Like Israel, Lord, we give Our earliest fruits to Thee, And pray that long as we shall live We may Thy children be. Thine is our youthful prime, And life and all its powers; Be with us in our morning time, And bless our evening hours. 479 In wisdom let us grow, As years and strength are given, That we may serve Thy church below, And join Thy saints in heaven. J. H. GURNEY. 88.88.44.8. The Lord of the harvest.- Matt. 9. 38. 1 LORD of the harvest, Thee we hail; Thine ancient promise doth not fail; The varying seasons haste their round, With goodness all our years are crowned, Our thanks we pay, This holy day; Oh, let our hearts in tune be found. 2 If spring doth wake the song of mirth; If summer warms the fruitful earth; When autumn yields its ripened grain, Or winter sweeps the naked plain, Still do we sing, To Thee our King: Through all their changes Thou dost reign 3 But chiefly, when Thy liberal hand Scatters new plenty o'er the land; When sounds of music fill the air, As homeward all their treasures bear; We too will raise Our hymn of praise; For we Thy common bonnties share. 4 Lord of the harvest, all is Thine: The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground, The skill that makes our fruits abound: New every year The gifts appear; New praises from our lips shall sound. J. H. GURNEY TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. SEASONS: WINTER. 4 Hosanna, on the wings of light O'er earth and ocean fly; Till morn to eve, and noon to night, And heaven to earth reply. 480 77.77. Summer and winter... shall not cease.Gen. 8. 22., 1 WINTER reigneth o'er the land, Freezing with its icy breath; Dead and bare the tall trees stand; All is chill and drear as death. 2 Yet it seemeth but a day Since the summer flowers were here, Since they stacked the balmy hay, Since they reaped the golden ear. 3 Sunny days are past and gone: So the years go, speeding fast, Onward ever, each new one Swifter speeding than the last. 4 Life is waning; life is brief; Death, like winter, standeth nigh: Each one, like the falling leaf, Soon shall fade and fall and die. 5 But the sleeping earth shall wake, And the flowers all burst in bloom, And all nature, rising, break Glorious from its wintry tomb. 6 So, Lord, after slumber blest, Comes a bright awakening; And our flesh in hope shall rest Of a never- fading spring. W. W. How. FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSAITES, ETC. 481 C.M. Blessed be His glorious name for ever-Psa. 72. 19. 1 HOSANNA, be the children's song To Christ, the children's King; His praise, to whom our souls belong ,. Let all the children sing. 2 Hosanna, here in joyful bands, Maidens and youths proclaim; And hail with voices, hearts, and hands The Son of David's name. 3 Hosanna,-sound from hill to hill, And spread from plain to plain; While louder, sweeter, clearer still, Words echo to the strain. 5 Hosanna, then, our song shall be, Hosanna to our King; This is the children's jubilee, Let all the children sing. 482 76.76.76.76. I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving.Psa. 116. 17. J. MONTGOMERY. 1 THE wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth; And some may bring their greatness, And some bring strength and health; We, too, would bring our treasures, To offer to the King: We have no wealth or learning, What shall we children bring? 2 We'll bring Him hearts that love Him, We'll bring Him thankful praise, And young souls meekly striving To walk in holy ways. And these shall be the treasures We offer to the King, And these are gifts that ever The poorest child may bring. 3 We'll bring the little duties, We have to do each day, We'll try our best to please Him At home, at school, at play. And better are these treasures To offer to our King, Than richest gifts without them Yet these a child may bring. 160 483 76.76.76.76. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him.1 Chron. 16. 9. 1 COME, sing with holy gladness, High alleluias sing, Uplift your loud hosannas To Jesus, Lord and King; Sing, boys in joyful chorus, Your hymn of praise to- day, And sing, ye gentle maidens, Your sweet responsive lay. 2' Tis good for boys and maidens Sweet hymns to Christ to sing, TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. " Tis meet that children's voices 485 1111.1111, and refrain. Should praise the children's King; For Jesus is salvation, He hath triumphed gloriously.- Exod. 15. 1. 1 RAISE the song of triumph, swell the strains of joy, And glory, grace, and rest; To babe, and boy, and maiden, The one Redeemer blest. 30 boys, be strong in Jesus, To toil for Him is gain, And Jesus wrought with Joseph, With chisel, saw, and plane; O maidens, live for Jesus, Who was a maiden's son; Be patient, pure, and gentle, And perfect grace begun. 484 4 Soon in the golden city The boys and girls shall play, And through the dazzling mansions Rejoice in endless day; O Christ, prepare Thy children, With that triumphant throng, To pass the burnished portals, And sing the eternal song. J.J. DANIELL. 86.85.8885. Thy name is as ointment poured forth.Sol. Song 1. 3. 1 THE Sweetest name in heaven above, Children sing, children sing; Our blessèd Saviour crowned with love, Children sing to- day; The Friend whose ever watchful care Will guard our feet from every snare, Who loves to hear our earnest prayer, Children sing to- day. 2 Salvation through His holy name, Children sing, children sing; His mercy to the world proclaim, Children sing to- day; By Him redeemed from death and sin, By Him redeemed and cleansed within, Eternal life we all may win, Children sing to- day. 3 With those whose trials now are o'er, Children sing, children sing; With saints on yonder radiant shore, Children sing to- day; With martyrs in the heavenly land, That round His throne in glory stand, With all the shining angel band, Children sing to- day. F. J. VAN ALSTYNE. Hymns in praise of Jesus let our lips employ; As our Saviour greet Him, grateful tribute bring, Praises to our Captain, praises to our King. Forward, forward! victory be the cry; Onward, onward, banners waving high; Join the angel chorus in the sky, And sing aloud to Christ our King! 2 Day by day we're passing through this world of care, Year by year approaching heaven so bright and fair. Old and young together join the pilgrim band 161 Marching on to victory and the promised land. Forward, forward, etc. 3 Tenderly the Saviour every lamb doth guide; Keep us then, dear Jesus, safely by Thy side: Faithful to Thy promise, storms can ne'er dismay, Mighty Shepherd, guide us still in Zion's way. 486 Forward, forward, etc. 1010.1010. and refrain. I will sing with the spirit.- 1 Cor. 14. 15. 1 SINGING for Jesus, our Saviour and King, Singing for Jesus, the Lord whom we love! All adoration we joyously bring, Longing to praise as they praise Him above. Singing for Jesus, oh, singing for Jesus! Singing for Jesus, and telling His love! THOMAS CRAWFORD. 2 Singing for Jesus, our Master and Friend, Telling His love and His marvellous grace ,Love from eternity, love to the end, Love for the loveless, the sinful and base. Singing for Jesus, etc. TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. 3 Singing for Jesus, and trying to win Many to love Him, and join in the song; Calling the weary and wandering in, Rolling the chorus of gladness along. Singing for Jesus, etc. 4 Then let us join, with one accord, To magnify and bless the Lord; Oh, may He bend His gracious ear, And condescend to meet us here. Happy songs, etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 4 Singing for Jesus, our Life and our Light; Singing for Him as we press to the 488 mark, Singing for Him when the morning is bright, Singing, still singing, for Him in the dark! Singing for Jesus, etc. 5 Singing for Jesus, our Shepherd and Guide, Singing for gladness of heart that He lives, Singing for wonder and praise that He died, Singing for blessing and joy that He lives! Singing for Jesus, etc. 6 Singing for Jesus, oh, singing with joy; Thus will we praise Him, and tell out His love, Till He shall call us to brighter employ, Singing for Jesus for ever above. Singing for Jesus, etc. F. R. HAVERGAL. 487 88.88. and refrain. Blessed be Thou, Lord God of Israel.- 1 Chron. 29. 10. 1 COME, let us join, with one accord, To magnify and bless the Lord; He kindly bends His gracious ear, And condescends our praise to hear. Happy songs, happy songs, Let us sing our happy songs together; Happy songs, happy songs, Let us praise Him in our happy songs. 2 The children in the temple sang, Till through its courts their voices rang; Nor will our tongues refuse to sing The praises of our Saviour King. Happy songs, etc. 3 Our earthly joy, our hope of heav'n, By Him in tender love are given; And daily blessings from His hand, Our highest, sweetest, praise demand. Happy songs, etc. 87.87.47. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy hous -Psa. 65. 4. 1 HERE with our united voices Let us raise our gladsome song; Every youthful heart rejoices While harmonious notes prolong Sacred pleasures Which to us this day belong! 162 2 Bless the Lord for seasons sunny, "" Days of light in school and home; Fed, as if with" milk and honey,' Taught, no more from God to roam; We will praise Him, We must live to Him alone. 3 Through this century of blessing, Mercies, manifold and free, Saintly life, and Christian teaching, All have come, O Lord, from Thee; Let such brightness Henceforth make all darkness flee! 4 Still provide the willing workers, Let their zeal and joy abound, Make all hearts, Thou loving Saviour, Like prepared and cultured ground, Then more fruitful Will the coming years be found! R. ROBINSON. 489 66.66.88. I will sing aloud of Thy mercy.- Psa. 59. 16. To Thee, O Lord, we bring 1 Our grateful songs of praise: The feeblest lips may sing Thy glorious works and ways. Though all is Thine in earth and sky, Thou still wilt hear our youthful cry. 2 Upon this festal day Scholars and teachers meet; Oh, that we always may In love each other greet. For we are journeying in one band Together to that happy land. TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. Here, in Thy temple, Lord; Here, far from worldly care; Here, where we read Thy word; Here offer we our prayerThat every year we live to see, O God, may find us nearer Thee. And when life's toils are past, And all its sorrows o'er, May we arrive at last 4 On Canaan's happy shore; May all the teachers and the taught Wear the white robe our Saviour wrought. 3 490 L.M. Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail.Heb. 1. 12. 1 FROM year to year in love we meet, From year to year in peace we part, The tongues of children uttering sweet The bosom- joy of every heart. 2 But time rolls on; and year by year We change, grow up, or pass away! Not twice the same assembly here Have hailed the children's festal day. 3 Death, ere another year, shall strike Some of our number marked to fall; Be young and old prepared" ike; The warning is to each, to 1. 4 This sole occasion, then, is ours, This day we ne'er again shall see; Lord God, awaken all our powers To spend it for eternity. 6 Our times, our lives, are in Thy and, On Thee for all things we rely; Assured, while in Thy grace we stand, To live is Christ, and gain to die. V & Meanwhile our failing ranks renew, Send children teachers in our place, More humble, docile, faithful, true, More like Thy Son, from race to race, J. MONTGOMERY. 491 76.76.76.76. Without Him was not any thing made that was made.- John 1. 3. 1 FROM meadow, and from garden We cull the flowers of earth, And bring them to the footstool Of Him who gave them birth. That by their gentle fragrance, Their colours pure and bright, They may show forth the praises Of Christ, our Lord, and Light. 163 2 Yet for a tenderer service These flowerets we prepare; For worn and weary sufferers As tokens of God's care; As messengers of comfort, When faith and hope are dim, For He, who clothes the lilies, Bids them still trust in Him. 3 These earthly flowers are fading, Yet they are emblems sweet Of everlasting flowers, For heaven's high service meet; Of love, and hope, and patience, Of faith, and joyful praise; Oh, Saviour, make their fragrance ours E'en in our youthful days. EM OLLBRENSHAW. 492 76.76.76.76. and refrain. Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness.Psa. 65. 11. 1 WE plough the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth t swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft, refreshing rain. ll good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above, Then thank the Lord, oh, thank the Lord, For all His love, 2 He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star; The winds and waves obey him, By Him the birds are fed; Much more to us, His children, He gives our daily bread. All good gifts, etc. 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, For all things Bright and good. The seed- time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food; 493 TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. But trees, and fields, and skies Still praise a God unknown, For gratitude and love can rise From living hearts alone. 2 Accept the gifts we offer For all Thy love imparts, And, what Thou most desirest, Our humble, thankful hearts. All good gifts, etc. M. CLAUDIUS, trans. MISS CAMPBELL. 76.76.76.76. 3 Serve the Lord with gladness.- Psa. 100. 2. 1 WE come, O God, with gladness, Our humble thanks to bring; With hearts yet free from sadness, Our hymns of praise we sing. Along our path are glowing The tokens of Thy love, Like streams of bounty flowing In mercy from above. 2 Health, peace, and joy attend us, Kind friends are ever near; O Father, Thou dost send us Unnumbered blessings here! And though we, in our blindness, Enjoy but disobey, Yet still, Thou, in Thy kindness, Tak'st not Thy gifts away. 494 S.M. We thank Thee, and praise Thy glorious Name.1 Chron. 29. 13. 3 Here, then, in childhood's morning, Our hymns to Thee we raise; Thy love, our lives adorning, Shall fill our hearts with praise. Thy will be henceforth ever Our daily, hourly guide; And from Thee may we never, No, never turn aside! 1 GREAT Giver of all good, To Thee our thanks we yield For all the beauties of the wood, Of hill, and dale, and field. Ten thousand various flowers To Thee sweet offerings bear, And joyous birds, in woodland bowers, Sing forth Thy tender care. The fields on every side, The trees on every hill, The glorious sun, the rolling tide, Proclaim Thy wonders still. 4 5 6 These living hearts of ours Thy holy name would bless; The blossoms of a thousand flowers Would please the Saviour less. 164 While earth itself decays, Our souls can never die; Oh, tune them all to sing Thy praise In better songs on high. 495 1211.1211. and refrain. O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good.Psa. 106. 1. 1 COME, let us adore Him, the bountiful Giver, Who maketh His blessings like dewdrops to fall; Come, let us adore Him, and crown Him with honour, The Son of the Highest, the Saviour of all. Come, let us adore Him, and worship before Him, In songs of devotion His mercy recall; Oh, tell of His greatness, His wonderful greatness, Creator, Redeemer, and Saviour of all. 2 Come, let us adore Him, the gentle Protector, So tenderly guarding our pathway below; How sweet to remember His love like a banner Is over the righteous wherever they go. Come, let us, etc. 3 Come, let us adore Him, His truth is eternal, His Word is the anchor where firmly we trust; To Him be the glory for ever and ever, Our blessed Redeemer, the faithful and just. Come, let us, etc. HANNY J. CROSBY. TIMES AND SEASONS: FESTIVALS, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC. Thou deignedst to listen while children adored, With joyful hosannas the blest of the Lord. Hallelujah, etc. 3 Those arms which embraced little children of old, Still love to encircle the lambs of the fold; That grace which inviteth the wandering home, Hath never forbidden the youngest to come. Hallelujah, etc. 496 1110.1110. Of Thine own have we given Thee.- 1 Chron. 29. 14. 1 HERE, Lord, we offer Thee all that is fairest, Bloom from the garden, and flowers from the field, Gifts for the stricken ones, knowing Thou carest More for the love than the wealth that we yield. 2 Send, Lord, by these, to the sick and the dying; Speak to their hearts with a message of peace; Comfort the sad who in weakness are lying, Grant the departing a gentle release. 3 Raise, Lord, to health again those who have sickened, Fair be their lives as the roses in bloom; Give of Thy grace to the souls Thou hast quickened, Gladness for sorrow, and brightness for gloom. 4 We, Lord, like flowers, must bloom and must wither, We, like these blossoms, must fade and must die; Gather us, Lord, to Thy bosom for ever, Grant us a place in Thy house in the sky. 497 1110.1110. and refrain. Bring an offering, and come before Him.1 Chron. 16. 29. 1 DEAR Saviour, we gather, our tribute to bring, The offerings of love, like the blossoms of spring; Our gracious Redeemer! we gratefully raise Our hearts and our voices to hymn Thy great praise. Hallelujah! Hosanna to the Lord! 4 Hosanna! hosanna! Great Teacher, we raise Our hearts and our voices in hymning Thy praise, For precept and promise so graciously given, For blessings of earth and the glories of heaven. Hallelujah, etc. American. 498 L.M. Where prayer was wont to be made.- Acts 16. 13. 1 A THOUSAND blessings on the place Where Sabbath scholars joy to meet; Fall there, O dews of early grace! Rest there, O love divinely sweet! 2 God's angels spread their happy wings And hover o'er the children there; While praise from youthful voices rings, And childhood's hands are joined in prayer. 3 Brood o'er that scene, O Holy Dove! Renew and bless the youngest soul; Seal each and all for joys above, Where everlasting ages roll. 4 Reveal how there the Saviour stands, To hear the children when they call; And lay His gentle, unseen hands In benediction on them all. 5 A thousand blessings on the place Where Sabbath scholars joy to meet I Till they ascend to see His face And cast their crowns at Jesus' feet. E. H. JACKSON. 2 When stooping to earth from the brightness of heaven, Thy blood for our ransom so freely was given, 165 TIMES AND SEASONS: SPECIAL OCCASIONS. IT 77.77. 4 We are young, and little know Of the way we have to go; We are dark and need His light, For we cannot tell the right; Christ, the children's Friend, is strong He will save us from all wrong. Jesus, Saviour, etc. 499 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving.- Psa. 100. 4. 1 LORD, this day Thy children meet In Thy courts with willing feet; Unto Thee this day they raise Grateful hearts in hymns of praise 9 Not alone the day of rest With Thy worship shall be blest; In our pleasure and our glee, Lord, we would remember Thee. 3 Help us unto Thee to pray, Hallowing our happy day; From Thy presence thus to win Hearts all pure and free from sin. 4 All our pleasures here below, Saviour, from Thy mercy flow: Little children Thou dost love; Draw our hearts to Thee above. 5 Make, O Lord, our childhood shine With all lowly grace, like Thine, Then through all eternity We shall live in heaven with Thee. W. W. How. 300 77.77.77. and refrain. And there was very great gladness.- Neh. 8. 17. 1 HAIL the children's festal day! Glad we sing our opening lay; Glad we see each other's face In this happy meeting- place. But one Friend we ask to stay In the midst of us to- day: Jesus, Saviour, near us be While the children sing to Thee. 2 Gladsome ones are in His sight, Happy spirits, faces bright! Light the hearts that gather here, Where the friends we love appear; But a cloud is o'er the day If the Saviour keep away. Jesus, Saviour, etc. 3 We have learnt to love that Name, For the children Jesus came, Bless'd the merry little bands, Touched them with His gentle hands, Loved to have them by His side, And to save them, even died. Jesus, Saviour, etc. 5 When our lives on earth shall end, May we to His home ascend, May we gather at His feet, May we there each other meet, May we sing the glad new song Sung by all the heavenly throng, Jesus, Saviour, etc. MARIANNE FARNINGHAM. 501 166 1 2 3 5 6 SPECIAL OCCASIONS. S.M. I will not leave thee.- Gen. 28. 15. OUR day of praise is done: The evening shadows fall, But pass not from us with the sun, True Light that lightest all. Around the throne on high, Where night can never be, The white robed harpers of the sky Bring ceaseless hymns to Thee. Too faint our anthems here; Too soon of praise we tire; But, oh the strains, how full and clear Of that eternal choir! Yet, Lord, to Thy dear will, If Thou attune the heart, We in Thine angels' music still May bear our lower part. ' Tis Thine each soul to calm, Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our daily life a psalm Of glory to Thy name. A little while, and then Shall come the glorious end; And songs of angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend, ge J. ELLERTON. TIMES AND SEASONS: SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 502 L.M. 4 And not this land alone, But be Thy mercies known From shore to shore: The glory of the Lord filled the house.-2 Chron. 7. 1. 1 A CHILDREN's temple here we build, And dedicate it, Lord, to Thee; In hope that with Thy presence filled These humble walls henceforth may be. 2 When Christ, Thy holy Child, was born, He had not where to lay His head; Though King of kings. He did not scorn The meanness of a manger bed. 3 He, who the throne of glory shares, Came down, that we, through sovereign love, Might be God's children and God's heirs, Joint- heirs with Him in bliss above. 4 And here, where simple souls are taught To know and do His Father's will, Or infants to His arms are brought, He welcomes all, and blesses still. 3 Come, Holy Ghost, while we draw nigh, Such life and power to us afford, That each may Abba, Father, cry, And young and old call Jesus, Lord. J. MONTGOMERY. 503 664.6664. We rest on Thee.- 2 Chron. 14. 11. 1 GOD, bless our native land; May Heaven's protecting hand Still guard our shore; May peace her power extend, Foe be transformed to friend, And Britain's rights depend On war no more. 2 Through every changing scene, O Lord, preserve our King; Long may he reign; His heart inspire and move With wisdom from above; And in a nation's love His throne maintain. 13 May just and righteous laws Uphold the public cause, And bless our isle; Home of the brave and free, The land of liberty, We pray that still on thee Kind Heaven may smile. Lord, make the nations see That men should brothers be, And form one family, The wide world o'er. W. E. HICKSON. 504 664.6664. The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers.- 1 Kings 8. 57. 167 1 My country,' tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my father died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountain- side Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, theeLand of the noble, freeThy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring, from all the trees, Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence breakThe sound prolong. 4 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. S. F. SMITH. 505 88.88.88. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters.- Psa. 93. 4. 1 ETERNAL Father, strong to save. Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bid'st the mighty ocean deep. Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. TIMES AND SEASONS: PARTING. 2.0 Christ, whose voice the waters heard, And bushed their raging at Thy word, Who walkedst on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 Most Holy Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 0 Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. W. WHITING. 506 664.6664. He shall save the children of the needy.- Psa. 72. 4. 1 GOD bless our Sunday school, Increase our Sunday school, God bless our school. On it in mercy shine, May every child be Thine, And love all hearts entwine, God bless our school. 2 Our teachers likewise bless, And give them large success In winning souls. May they encouraged be, And oft around them see Their labours crowned by Thee, God bless our school. 3 So may our school increase In knowledge, love, and peace, God bless our school. And while Death's arrows fly, And honoured teachers die, Their places still supply, God bless our school. A. MIDLANE. 507 87.84. Even the wind and the sea obey Him.- Mark 4. 41. 1 STAR of peace! to wanderers weary; Bright the beams that smile on me, Cheer the pilot's vision dreary, Far, far at sea. 2 Star of hope! gleam on the billow; Bless the soul that sighs for Thee, Bless the sailor's lonely pillow Far, far at sea. 3 Star of faith! when winds are mocking All his toil, he flies to Thee; Save him on the billow rocking, Far, far at sea. 4 Star Divine! oh, safely guide him! Bring the wanderer home to Thee; Sore temptations long have tried him, Far, far at sea. J. CROSS. 508 PARTING. 1010.1010. Peace I leave with you.- John 14. 27. 1 SAVIOUR, 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 kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day; 168 Guard Thou the lips from sin, the heart from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy name. 3 Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the coming 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 early life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thy eternal peace. J. ELLERTON. 509 L.M. My peace I give unto you.- John 14. 27. 1 DISMISS us with Thy blessing, Lord; Help us to feed upon Thy word; All Thou hast seen amiss forgive, And let Thy truth within us live. TIMES AND SEASONS: PARTING. 2 Though we are guilty, Thou art good: Wash all our hearts in Jesus' blood; Give every fettered soul release, And bid us all depart in peace. J. HART. 510 87.87.47. Peace be unto you.- Luke 24. 36. 1 LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace: Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace: Oh, refresh us! Travelling 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; 511 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, May we ready Rise and reign in endless day! W. SHIRLEY. 77.77. Lo, I am with you alway.- Matt. 28. 20. 1 FOR a season called to part, Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever- present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer, Tender Shepherd of Thy sheep; Let Thy mercy and Thy care All our souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught Let our memories retain; May we, if we live, be brought Here to meet ir peace again. 4 Then, if Thou instruction bless, Songs of praises shall be given; We'll our thankfulness express, Kere on earth, and when in heaven. J. NEWTON. 512 77.77. He is our peace.- Eph. 2. 14. 1 BLESSED Jesus, ere we part, Speak Thy blessing to each heart; Blessèd Jesus, Saviour blest! Breathe Thy peace through every breast. 2 When this night our eyelids close, Let us in Thine arms repose; Blessèd Jesus, Son of God, Wash us in Thy precious blood. 3 Blessèd Jesus, Saviour dear, Through the darkness be Thou near; Blessèd Jesus, Light Divine! Let Thy presence round us shine. 4 By our couch Thy station keep, Guard from evil while we sleep; Blessèd Jesus, Saviour bright, Guide us safe to realms of light. C. H. BATEMAN. 513 1 2 169 S.M. Biess His holy name.- Psa. 103. 1. ONCE more, before we part, We'll bless the Saviour's name; Record His mercies, every heart, Sing, every tongue, the same. Lay up His sacred word, And feed thereon and grow; Go on to seek to know the Lord, And practice what we know. J. HART. 514 88.88.88. God is light.- 1 John 1. 5. 1 SWEET Saviour, bless us ere we go, Thy word into our minds instil; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day, and death's dark night. O 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, etc. PRAYER MEETINGS. 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, etc. 4 Do more than pardon; give us joy, Sweet fear, and sober liberty; And simple hearts without alloy, That only long to be like Thee. Through life's long day, etc. 513 C.M. She spake in her heart.- 1 Sam. 1. 13. PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. PRAYER MEETINGS. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. 4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways; While angels in their songs rejoice, And say," Behold, he prays!" 5 Nor prayer is made on earth alone; The Holy Spirit pleads, And Jesus on the eternal throne For sinners int cedes. 6 0 Thou by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way! The path of prayer Thyself hast trod: Lord, teach us how to pray. J. MONTGOMERY. 5 Labour is sweet, for Thou hast toiled; And care is light, for Thou hast cared: Ah! never let our works be soiled With strife, or by deceit ensnared. Through life's long day, etc. 518 77.77. Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.- Psa. 81. 10. 1 COME, my soul, thy suit prepare; Jesus loves to answer prayer: He Himself has bid thee pray; Therefore will not say thee nay. 6 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful unto Thee we call; Oh, let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Jesus and our all. Through life's long day, etc. F. W. FABER 2 Thou art coming to a King; Large petitions with thee bring, For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. 170 3 With my burden I begin:Lord, remove this load of sin; Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest: Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood- bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. NEWTON. 517 77.77.77. It is good for me to draw near to God.- Psa. 73. 28. 1 HOLY Lord, our hearts prepare For the solemn hour of prayer; Grant that, while we bend the knee, All our thoughts may turn to Thee; Let Thy presence here be found Breathing peace and joy around. 2 While we gather round Thy throne, Make Thy power and glory known: As Thy children, may we call On our Father, Lord of all, And with holy love and fear At Thy footstool now appear. PRAYER MEETINGS. 3 Teach us, while we breathe our woes, On Thy promise to repose; All Thy tender love to trace In the Saviour's work of grace; Let us all in faith depend On a gracious God and Friend. 518 W. H. BATHURST. C.M. 8 lines. The throne of grace.- Heb. 4. 16. 1 THERE is a throne of matchless grace, That God in love has told, How full of richest gifts the place! How lovely to behold! ' Tis there the King of glory reigns, And pours His mercies down; Bright angels sing melodious strains, And saints their Saviour crown. 2 Once, when around His earthly seat A few poor children pressed, With gentle look and welcome sweet He clasped them to His breast. And now when little children pray, Their feeble voice He hears; No burning seraph stops the way, No flaming sword appears. 3 Still, coming humbly to His throne, They learn the way to heaven, And through His wondrous cross alone Shall find their sins forgiven. And I may come with earnest prayer: That throne of grace is free; The seeking soul is welcome there: Lord! draw my heart to Thee. G.T. CONGREVE( by permission, from " Gems of Song"). 519 77.77.77.77. The eternal God is thy Refuge.- Deut. 33. 27. JESUS, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high! Hide me, O my Saviour! hide Till the storm of life be past; Safe into the haven guide; Oh, receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee! 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; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 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. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my ein: 171 520 1 Let the healing streams abound; Make me, keep me, pure within. Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Throu up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. 3 66.66.88. He giveth more grace.- James 4. 6. O GRACIOUS Lord, impart Thy saving grace to me, And may my youthful heart Be lifted up to Thee. Thou who didst answer Jabez' prayer, Oh let a child Thy blessing share. Oh bless me, Lord, indeed, Give me Thy early grace, And may Thy Spirit lead 2 My heart to seek Thy face; For I would ever bear in mind That those who seek are sure to find Ob bless me, Lord, indeed, Incline my heart to pray, That I may Thee believe, The Life- the Truth- the Way; " Tis life eternal Thee to knowtells me so. Thy word of truth, 4 Oh bless me, Lord, indeed, That, when I come to die, 1 may a crown receive, A home above the sky: Then shall I know no sin or pain, But ever with my Jesus reign. ANNE MOYLE( by permission, from " Gems of Song"). 0. WESLEY. 521 Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.- Matt. 18. 20. PRAYER MEETINGS. 523 77.77. 1 MET again in Jesus' name, At His throne we humbly bow; He is evermore the same; Lo! He waits to meet us now. 2 In His name, if two or three Meet, and for His mercy call, " There," the Saviour saith," I'll be In the midst to bless you all. 3" You shall never ask in vain, Though your number be but few; Firm the promise doth remain, ' Lo! I always am with you."" 4 Saviour, we believe the word, Calmly wait the promised grace; Spirit of our risen Lord, Holy Spirit, fill this place. J. PYER. 522 87.87. The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich.Prov. 10. 22. 1 FATHER, give us now Thy blessing, Take us all beneath Thy care; May we all enjoy Thy presence, All Thy tender mercies share. 2 Let the seed which has been scattered Bring forth plenteous fruit to Thee; Let this day be crowned with praises Now, and in eternity. 3 Keep us through the week from danger; May we all by Thee be led; Grant that for our souls and bodies We may still have daily bread. 4 Clothe and feed us, guard and bless us, Bless our friends and all we love; All through life wilt Thou be near us, Then receive us all above. 5 Then we hope to praise Thee better, When we join the heavenly host: But we now our praise would give Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. EDWIN HODDER. C.M. His ears are open unto their prayers.- 1 Pet. 3. 12. 1 THERE is an Eye that never sleeps Beneath the wing of night; There is an Ear that never shuts When sink the beams of light. 2 There is an Arm that never tires When human strength gives way: There is a Love which never fails When earthly loves decay. 3 That Eye is fixed on seraph throngs; That Arm upholds the sky; That Ear is filled with angel songs; That Love is throned on high. 4 But there's a power which man can wield When mortal aid is vain, That Eye, that Arm, that Love to reach, That list'ning Ear to gain. 5 That power is prayer, which soars on high, Through Jesus to the throne, And moves the Hand which moves the world, To bring salvation down. 524 172 J. A. WALLACE. 77.77. I will come to you.- John 14. 18. 1 JESUS, we Thy promise claim. We are gathered in Thy name: In the midst do Thou appear; Manifest Thy presence here. 2 Sanctify us, Lord, and bless; Breathe Thy Spirit, give Thy peace; Come and dwell within each heart, Light, and life, and joy impart. 3 Make us all in Thee complete, Make us all for glory meetMeet t' appear before Thy sight, Partners with the saints in light! 525 C.M. O satisfy us early with Thy mercy.- Psa. 90. 14. 1 HEAR, gracious Lord, and from Thy throne A blessing now impart, And ere this hallowed day hath flown Touch every youthful heart. PRAYER 2 Thy power is great, Thy word is pure, And nothing's hard with Thee; Oh, let us all Thy grace ensure, And Thy salvation see. 3 We have not fully owned Thy claims, Nor done Thy righteous will, Yet though Thou dost of us complain, Thy hand is stretched out still. 4 Oh, let Thy mercy, bounteous Lord, Impress each thoughtless heart, That so we all may heed Thy word, Nor from Thy ways depart. 5 Oh, let Thy gracious work appear Unto Thy servants round, And may our lives throughout the year With holy fruit abound. ROBERT ROBINSON. 526 C.M. A bruised reed shall He not break.- Matt. 12. 20. 10 GENTLE Teacher, ever near, Our hearts with knowledge feed, Thou wilt not quench the smoking flax, Nor break the bruised reed. 2 Though now Thou art exalted high, Our frailty Thou hast known; Oh, teach us in Thy tender love, Thy wisdom make us own. 3 Oh, stoop and take us in Thy arms, And hear us as of old; So shall our faith its zeal maintain, Nor will our love grow cold. 4 Oh, write Thy laws upon our hearts, In lines of truth and love; And we at last shall see Thy face, And hymn Thy praise above! W. P. BALFERN. 527 77.77. Learn of Me.- Matt. 11. 29. 1 MORE like Jesus would I be; Let my Saviour dwell with me, Fill my soul with peace and love, Make me gentle as a dove. MEETINGS. 2 More like Jesus would I go, Pilgrim in this world below; Poor in spirit would I be: Let my Saviour dwell in me. 3 More like Jesus when I pray, More like Jesus day by day: May I rest me by His side, Where the tranquil waters glide. 4 Born of Him, through grace renewed, By His love my will subdued; Rich in faith I still would be; Let my Saviour dwell in me. FANNY J. CROSBY. 528 L.M. 8 lines. Continue in prayer.- Col. 4. 2. 1 SWEET hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known: In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! May I Thy consolation share, Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home and take my flight. This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize; 66 And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!" WALFORD. 529 76.76.76.76. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.- Eph. 3. 15. 173 1 WHILE we on earth are raising Our tuneful voices high, The heavenly hosts are praising The Saviour in the sky. We cannot sing so sweetly As angels do above; Yet we'll endeavour meekly To celebrate His love. PRAYER MEETINGS. 531 2 Oh, when shall we triumphant Our Lord and King behold, And walk with hearts exultant, The streets of shining gold! And swell the blissful chorus Of happy saints above, Who reached their home before us, And sing and praise and love? 3 Lord, fit us to inherit The glory and the throne; And through the Saviour's merit, Receive us as Thine own. May we possess that treasure Unfolded in Thy word, And find seraphic pleasure For ever with the Lord ROBERT ROBINSON. 530 87.87.3. Thou biessest... for ever.- 1 Chron 17. 27. 1 LORD, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free, Show'rs the thirsty land refreshing, Let some droppings fall on meEven me. 2 Pass me not, O God, my Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy fall on me-. Even me. 3 Pass me not, O gracious Saviour, Let me live and cling to Thee; Fain I'm longing for Thy favour; Whilst Thou'rt calling, call for meEven me. 4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit, Thou canst make the blind to see; Witness, Thou, of Jesus' merit, Speak the word of power to meEven me. Love of God, so pure and changeless; Blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so rich and boundless, Magnify it all in meEven me. 6 Pass me not, Thy lost one bringing; Bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing, Blessing others, oh, bless meEven me.. MRS. CODNER. 85.8o. aud refrain. Lord, help me.-- Matt. 15. 25. 1 PASS me not, O gentle Saviour, Hear humble cry: my While on others Thou art smiling, Do not pass me by. Saviour! Saviour! Hear my humble cry, And while others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. Saviour! Saviour! etc. 174 3 Trusting only in Thy merit Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. Saviour! Saviour! etc. 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee, Whom in heaven but Thee? Saviour! Saviour! etc. FANNY J. CROSBY. 532 C.M. Pray to thy Father, which is in secret.- Matt. 6. 6. 1 OUR Father, God, who art in heaven, All hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, In earth and heaven the same. 2 Give us this day our daily bread; And as we those forgive Who sin against us, so may we Forgiving grace receive. 3 Into temptation lead us not; From evil set us free; And Thine the kingdom, Thine the power And glory ever be. A. JUDSON. 533 87.87.47. Let us draw near with a true heart.- Heb. 10. 22. 1 HEAVENLY Father, we draw near Thee With the voice of joy and praise; In our childhood taught to fear Thee, Taught the knowledge of Thy ways; May we praise Thee, Love and serve Thee all our days. When we think how much we owe Thee, Lord, Thy goodness we adore; Though we but begin to know Thee, Thy kind teaching we implore; Thus instructed, May we know and love Thee more. 3 Thanks to Thee for every blessing; Most of all, for saving grace; Oh, may we, that grace possessing, Reach at length the blissful place Where Thy children Dwell with Thee, and see Thy face. JOHN BURTON. DOXOLOGY AND GRACES. 534 S.M. I am come a Light into the world.- John 12. 46. 1 O EVERLASTING Light! 1 5 Shine graciously within; Brightest of all on earth that's bright, Come, shine away my sin! O everlasting Truth! Truest of all that's true; Sure guide of erring age or youth, Lead me and teach me too! O everlasting Strength! Uphold me in the way; Bring me, in spite of foes, at length To joy, and light, and day! O everlasting Love! Well- spring of grace and peace, Pour down Thy fulness from above; Bid doubt and trouble cease! 536 O everlasting Rest! Lift off life's load of care; DOXOLOGY 87.87.87.87. Grace be with Thee.- 1 Tim. 6. 21. MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favour, Rest upon us from above. Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. T NEWTON. Relieve, revive this burdened breas And every sorrow bear. 61 Thou art in heaven our all; Our all on earth art Thou; Upon Thy glorious Name we call. Lord Jesus, bless us now. 535 77.77.77. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer.- Psa. 84. 8 1 LORD of power, Lord of might, God and Father of us all; Lord of day and Lord of night, Listen to our solemn call; Listen whilst to Thee we raise Songs of prayer and songs of praise. 8. BONAR 2 Light and love and life are Thine; Great Creator of all good, Fill our souls with light divine; Give us with our daily food Blessings from Thy heavenly store, Blessings rich for evermore. 3 Graft within our heart of hearts Love undying for Thy name, Bid us, ere the day departs, Spread afar our Maker's fame: Young and old together bless, Clothe our souls with righteousness. 4 Full of years and full of peace, May our life on earth be blest; When our trials here shall cease, And at last we sink to rest, Fountain of eternal love, Call us to our home above. 175 AND GRACES. 537 C.M. Thou givest them their meat in due season.- Psa.145.15 To God, who gives our daily bread, A thankful song we'll raise; And pray that He who sends us food Will fill our hearts with praise. M. RUMSEY. 538 G. THRING. L.M. He took bread, and blessed it.- Luke 24. 30. THY providence supplies my food, And' tis Thy blessing makes it good; My soul is nourished by Thy word: Let soul and body praise the Lord. W. CowPER. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. INFANTS' WORSHIP. PRAYER. 539 77.77.77. I... will hold thine hand, and will keep thee.Isa. 42. 6. 1 THOU that once on mother's knee Wast a little one' like me, When I wake, or go to bed, Lay Thy hands upon my head; Let me feel Thee very near, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear. 2 Be beside me in the light, Be close by me through the night, Make me gentle, kind, and trueDo what I am bid to do, Help and cheer me when I fret, And forgive when I forget. 3 Thou art nearer when we pray, Since Thou art so far away; Thou my little hymn wilt hear, Jesus Christ, our Saviour dear, Thou that once on mother's knee Wast a little one like me. F. T. PALGRAVE. 540 C.M. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.- Phil. 4. 13. 1 IF anything seems hard to do, We should not fret or cry; But, looking difficulties through, With cheerful effort, Try. 2 The best and bravest may despair, Life's perils to defy; And all its many ills to bear, But they will nobly Try. 3 And so a young and timid heart, As time is passing by, May act the good and holy part; If it will really Try. 4 Always and only in the might, That comes from God on high, Who helps to do and be, the right, All who sincerely Try. H. BATEMAN. 541 170 Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow0.-Psa. 51. 7. L.M. 1 LORD, look upon a little child, By nature sinful, rude, and wild; Oh, put Thy gracious hands on me, And make me all I ought to be. 2 Make me Thy child, a child of God, Washed in my Saviour's precious blood: And my whole heart from sin set free A little vessel full of Thee. 3 A star of early dawn and bright, Shining within Thy sacred light; A beam of grace to all around, A little spot of hallowed ground. 4 Dear Jesus, take me to Thy breast, And bless me that I may be blest; Both when I wake, and when I sleep, Thy little lamb in safety keep. J. BUCKWORTH. 542 The Lord searcheth all hearts.-1 Chron. 28. 9. 1 I OFTEN say my prayers, But do I ever pray? And do the wishes of my heart Go with the words I say? 2 3 S.M. I may as well kneel down And worship gods of stone, As offer to the living God A prayer of words alone. For words without the heart The Lord will never hear; Nor will He to those lips attend Whose prayers are not sincere. 4 Lord, teach me what I want, And teach me how to pray; Nor let me ask Thee for Thy grace Not feeling what I say. J. BURTON. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 543 109.109. And he brought him to Jesus.- John 1. 42. 1 LEAD me to Jesus, lead me to Jesus, Teach me to love Him, teach me to pray; He is my Saviour, I would believe Him, I would be like Him, show me the way. 2 Lead me to Jesus, He will protect me, He is so loving, gentle, and mild; Calling the children, bidding them welcom'e; Surely He calls me- I am a child. 3 Lord, I am coming! Jesus, my Saviour, Pity my weakness, make me Thy child; I would receive Thee, trust, and believe Thee, I would be like Thee, gentle and mild. FANNY J. CROSBY. 544 C.M. His ears are open unto their ry.- Psa. 34. 15. 1 THE Lord attends when cl ildren pray, A whisper He can hear He knows not only what we say, But what we wish or fear. 2 He sees us when we are alone, Though no one else can see; And all our thoughts to Him are known, Wherever we may be. 3' Tis not enough to bend the knee, And words of prayer to say; The heart must with the lips agree, Or else we do not pray. 4 Teach us, O Lord, to pray aright, Thy grace to us impart; That we in prayer may take delight, And serve Thee with the heart. & Then, heavenly Father, at Thy throne Thy praise we will proclaim, And daily our request make known In our Redeemer's name. J. BURTON. 345 76.76.76.76. They are equal unto the angels.- Luke 20. 36. 1 I WOULD be like an angel, And with the angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand; There right before y saviour, So glorious and so bright, I'd wake the sweetest music, And praise Him day and night. 2 I never could be weary, Nor ever shed a tear, Nor ever know a sorrow, Nor ever feel a fear; But blessèd, pure, and holy, I'd dwell in Jesus' sight, And with ten thousand angels, Praise Him both day and night. 3 I know I'm weak and sinful, But Jesus will forgive, For many little children Have gone to heaven to live. Dear Saviour, when I languish And lay me down to die, Oh, send a shining angel To bear me to the sky. 4 I would be like an angel, And with the angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand; And there before my Saviour, So glorious and so bright, I'll wake the heavenly music, And praise Him day and night. MISS S. P. GILL. 546 177 C.M. We come unto Thee.- Jer. 3. 22. 1 SHALL Jesus bid the children come, And I refuse His grace? No; though I am a little one, I'll seek His smiling face. 3 I know that in the days gone by He placed them on His knee, And think if I to Him draw nigh His arms will welcome me. 3 For surely He is still the same As when so meek and mild, He called them sweetly name by name, And blest each little child. 4 Within me gentle voices call, They must His accents be, Because with power, though still and small, They speak His love to me. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 5 May but His blessing on me rest, His love within me dwell, Then I shall know, howe'er distressed, That with me all is well. 6 And when I lay me down to die, I shall not die alone; His angels will stand waiting by To bear me to His throne. E. H. JACKSON. 547 C.M. Worship the Father in spirit and in truth.John 4. 23. 1 WHEN daily I kneel down to pray, As I am taught to do, God does not care for what I say Unless I feel it too. 2 Yet foolish thoughts my heart beguile, And when I pray or sing, I'm often thinking all the while About some other thing. 3 Some idle play, or childish toy, Can send my thoughts abroad, Though this should be my greatest joyTo love and seek the Lord. 4 Oh, let me never, never dare To act the trifler's part, 157 Or think that God will hear a prayer That comes not from my heart. 6 But if I make His ways my choice, As holy children do, 548 Then while I seek Him with my voice, My heart will love Him too. JANE TAYLOR C.M. Lord, teach us to pray.- Luke 11. 1. 1 LORD, teach a little child to pray, Thy grace betimes impart; And grant Thy Holy Spirit may Renew my youthful heart. 2 A sinful creature I was born, And from my birth have strayed I must be wretched and forlorn Without Thy mercy's aid. 3 But Christ can all my sins forgive, And wash away their stain; Can fit my soul with Him to live, And in His kingdom reign. 4 To Him let little children come, For He has said they may; His bosom then shall be their home, Their tears He'll wipe away. 5 For all who early seek His face Shall surely taste His love; Jesus shall guide them by His grace, To dwell with Him above. DR. RYLAND 549 77.77. The Bright and Morning Star.- Rev. 22. 16. 1 JESUS, holy, undefiled, Listen to a little child; Thou hast sent the glorious light Chasing far the silent night. 178 2 Thou hast sent the sun to shine O'er this glorious world of Thine, Warmth to give, and pleasant glow, On each tender flower below. 3 Thou, by whom the birds are fed, Give to me my daily bread; And Thy Holy Spirit give, Without whom I cannot live. 4 Make me, Lord, obedient, mild, As becomes a little child; All day long, in every way, Teach me what to do and say. 5 Let me never say a word That will make Thee angry, Lord; Help me so to live in love As Thine angels do above. 6 Make me, Lord, in work and play, Thine more truly every day; And when Thou at last shalt come, Take me to Thy heavenly home. MRS. SHEPCOTE. 550 886.886. Feed My lambs.- John 21. 15. 1 AND is it true, as I am told, That there are lambs within the fold Of God's beloved Son? That Jesus Christ, with tender care, Will in His arms most gently bear The helpless little one? INFANTS' 2 And I, a little straying lamb, May come to Jesus as I am, Though goodness I have none; May now be folded on His breast, As birds within the parent nest, And be His" little one." 3 And He can do all this for me, Because in sorrow on the tree He once for sinners hung; And having put their sins away, He now rejoices day by day, To cleanse the" little one." 4 Others there are who love me too; But who, with all their love, could de What Jesus Christ has done? Then if He teaches me to pray, I'll surely go to Him and say, " Lord, keep Thy little one." 5 Then by this gracious Shepherd fed And by His mercy gently led Where living waters run; My greatest pleasure will be this; That I'm a little lamb of His, Who loves the little one." 29 WORSHIP: PRAYER. A. M. HULL. 551 C.M. At Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. -Psa. 16. 11. 1 DEAR Jesus, ever at my side, How loving must Thou be, To leave Thy home in heaven, to guard A little child like me. 2 Thy beautiful and shining face I see not, though so near; The sweetness of Thy soft, low voice, I am too deaf to hear. 3 I cannot feel Thee touch my hand, With pressure light and mild, To check me, as my mother does Her erring little child. 4 But I have felt Thee, in my thought, Fighting with sin for me; And when my heart loves God, I know The sweetness is from Thee. And when, dear Saviour, I kneel down, Morning and night, to prayer, Something there is within my heart, Which tells me Thou art there. 6 Yes, when I pray, Thou prayes. 00, The prayer is all for me; But when I sleep, Thou sleepest not, But watchest patiently. F. W. FABER 552 C.M. Thou art the Guide of my youth.- Jer. 3. 4. 1 THOU Guardian of our youthful days, To Thee our prayers ascend; To Thee we'll tune our songs of praise, Jesus, the children's Friend. 2 From Thee our daily mercies flow, Our life and health descend; Oh, save our soul. from sin and woe ,Thou art the children's Friend. 3 Teach us to prize Thy holy word, And to its truths attend: 179 Then shall we learn to tear the Lord, And love the children's Friend. 4 Oh, may we feel a Saviour's love, To Him our souls comiend, Who left His glorious throne above, To be the children's Friend. 5 Lord, draw our youthful hearts to Thee; And when this life shall end, Raise us to live above the sky, With Thee, the children's Friend. D. A. THRUPP. 553 77.77. Let my prayer come before Thee.- Pas 68 2 1 SAVIOUR, bless a little child, Teach my heart the way to Thee Make it gentle, good, and mild, Loving Saviour, care for me. 8 I am young, but Thou hast said All who will may come to Thee! Feed my soul with living bread, Loving Saviour, care for me 8 Jesus, help me,! am weak, Let me put my trust in Thee Teach me how and what to speak Loving Saviour, care tor me 4 I would never go astray, Never turn aside from Thee; Keep me in the heavenly way, Loving Saviour, care for me. FANNY J CROSBY 554 77.77. I cry unto Thee daily.- Psa. 86. 3. 1 BLESSED Jesus, meek and mild, Stoop to hear a little child; At Thy feet I come to pray; Saviour, cast me not away. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 2 Take away my load of sin, Make me clean and pure within; Teach me all I need to know, Be my Shepherd here below. 3 In my childhood may I be Gentle, meek, and pure, like Thee; Help me every sin to leave, Lest Thy loving heart I grieve. 4 Tender Jesus, Thou didst call To Thine arms the children small; Lo! I come, and humbly pray, Saviour, cast me not away. 555 C.M. And they brought unto Him also infants.Luke 18. 15. 1 YOUNG ehildren once to Jesus came His blessing to entreat; And I may humbly do the same Before His mercy- seat. 2 For when their feeble hands were spread, And bent each infant knee, " Forbid them not!" the Saviour said, And so He says to me. 3 Well pleased these little ones to see, The dear Redeemer smiled; Oh, then He will not frown on me, A poor unworthy child! 4 If babes, so many years ago, His tender pity drew, He will not, surely, let me go Without a blessing too. 5 Then while, this favour to implore, My youthful hands are spread, Do Thou Thy sacred blessing pour, Dear Jesus, on my head. 556 J. TAYLOR. 77.77. I am but a little child.- 1 Kings 3. 7. 1 GENTLE Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon a little child; Pity my simplicity, Help me, Lord, to come to Thee. 2 Fain I would to Thee be brought, Gracious God, forbid it not; In the kingdom of Thy grace Give a little child a place. 3 Oh, supply my every want: Feed the young and tender plant; Day and night my keeper be: Every moment watch round me. C. WESLEY. 557 L.M. Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered.- Heb. 5. 8. 1 0 LORD, the children come to Thee, For Thou the children's life didst share, Its thoughts and feelings Thou didst know, And Thou wilt hear the children's prayer. 2 We thank Thee for our loving homes, For daily mercies ever new; But much we need Thy love within, To keep us grateful, pure, and true. 3 We know not all Thy wondrous truth, It often seems beyond our powers; But this we know, Thou callest us To serve Thee in our youthful hours. 4 Should friends around be friends indeed, And yearn in us Thy grace to see, Lord, we would strive from love to them, But most of all from love to Thee. 5 But should our lot with those be cast Who grieve Thy heart and spurn Thy will, Teach us in holiness to walk, And patiently to serve Thee still. 6 We cannot see the way we take, Its snares are hid, its griefs unknown; But since Thou art a life- long Friend, We shall not meet our foes alone. 7 And when the days of youth are gone, And life grows full of toil and care, In Thy dear presence may we have The answer to our childhood's prayer! F. W. GOADBY. 180 558 76.76.76.76. Of such is the kingdom of God.- Luke 18. 16. 1 0 JESUS, blessèd Jesus! Who art the children's Friend, Hear Thou our grateful praises, While at Thy feet we bend; INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. As Thou hast deigned to welcomeAs Thou hast deigned to bless The little ones who love Thee ,Around Thee now we press. 2 Bless even us, dear Jesus! For oh, we long to know The peace, the joy and gladness, Thou only canst bestow. To know Thee, and to love Thee, Be this our early choice, That all along life's journey In Thee we may rejoice. 3 We love Thy name, dear Jesus, No other name is given That is to us so precious, That is so dear to heaven; It tells us of a Saviour, It tells us of a Friend Who will with loving favour To all our wants attend. 4 Oh, guide us, blessèd Jesus! Amid the snares of youth, For well we know our proneness To leave the path of truth. May Thy kind arms enfold us So near Thy loving heart, That, sheltered and defended, We never more may part. 5 We look to Thee, dear Jesus! Our hope is stayed on Thee; Oh, make us now, and keep us Thine own eternally. And, when no more Thy children Shall sing Thy praises here, May parents, teachers, scholars, Meet in yon heavenly sphere! J. T. ROBERTS. 559 C.M. While he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father.- 2 Chron. 34. 3. 1 HAPPY the child whose youngest years Receive instruction well, Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 When we devote our youth to God, ' Tis pleasing in His eyes: A flower, when offered in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice. 3' Tis easier work if we begin To fear the Lord betimes; While sinners, that grow old in sin, Are hardened in their crimes. 4' Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young; Grace will preserve our following years, And make our virtue strong. 5 To Thee, Almighty God, to Thee, Our childhood we resign; " Twill please us to look back, and see That our whole lives were Thine. 6 Let the sweet work of prayer and praise Employ our youngest breath; Thus we're prepared for longer days, Or fit for early death. WATTS. 560 87.87. Thou desirest truth in the inward parts.- Psa. 51.& 1 LORD, a little band and lowly, We are come to sing to Thee; Thou art great, and high, and holy, Oh, how solemn we should be! 2 Fill our hearts with thoughts of Jesus, And of heaven where He is gone; And let nothing ever please us He would grieve to look upon. 181 3 For we know the Lord of glory Always sees what children do, And is writing now the story Of our thoughts and actions too. 4 Let our sins be all forgiven; 561 Make us fear whate'er is wrong; Lead us on our way to heaven, There to sing a nobler song. MRS. M. E. SHELLY. 65.65. and chorus. Strangers and pilgrims.- 1 Pet. 2. 11. 1 I'M a little pilgrim, And a stranger here; Though this world is pleasant, Sin is always near. Jesus loves our pilgrim band, He will lead us by the hand, Lead us to the better land, Happy home on high. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 1-563 a Mine's a better country, Where there is no sin: Where the tones of sorrow Never enter in. Jesus loves, etc. 8 But a little pilgrim Must have garments clean, If he'd wear the white robe, And with Christ be seen, Jesus loves, etc. 4 Jesus, hear and save me; Teach me to obey; Holy Spirit, guide me In the heavenly way. Jesus loves, etc. 5 I'm a little pilgrim, And a stranger here, But my home in heaven Cometh ever near. Jesus loves, etc. J. CURWEN. 562 C.M. I know not how to go out or come in.- 1 Kings 3. 7. 1 I AM but young; be Thou my Guide, My Father, and my Friend; In the young morning of my days My prayers to Thee ascend. 2 I am but young, but prone to sin, And daily go astray; Direct my youthful feet to tread The strait and narrow way. 3 I am but young; I have a soul Which must for ever live; And that it may be ever Thine, Thy mercy to'me give. I am but young; but I may die, For many young depart; Dear Saviour, now create me Thine In spirit and in heart. 8 Oh, wash me in the sacred stream Thy bleeding wounds supply; And clothe me with that spotless dress Blest spirits wear on high. I. K. PELLY. C.M. The Lord is very pitiful.-James 5. 11. 1 THOU blessèd Jesus, pity me, A little pilgrim child; Help me to love and follow Thee, Unfearing, undefiled. 182 2 They say the world is full of sin, More full than I can tell: Teach me its journey to begin, So that I end it well. 3 Thou art so kind, that I may call Thee, Father, and my Friend; So great, Thou knowest, seest all, And canst from harm defend. 4 Then keep me loving, humble, true, Be Thou my Pattern, Lord; 37 And guide me all life's dangers through By Thy most holy word. H. BATEMAN. 564 77.77. Leaving us an example.- 1 Pet. 2. 21 1 LAMB of God, I look to Thee, Thou shalt my example be; Thou art gentle, meek, and mila; Thou wast once a little child. 2 Fain I would be as Thou art; Give me Thy obedient heart; Thou art pitiful and kind; Let me have Thy loving mind. 3 Let me above all fulfil God my heavenly Father's will; Never His good Spirit grieve, Only to His glory live. 4 Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, In Thy gracious hands I am: Make me, Saviour, what Thou art; Live Thyself within my heart. 6 I shall then show forth Thy praise, Serve Thee all my happy days; Then the world shall always see Christ, the holy Child, in me. C. WESLEY. 565 S.M. 8 lines. I will both search My sheep, and seek them out.Ezek. 34. 11. 1 I WAS& wandering sheep, I did not love the fold; I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I woul not be controlled: 2 INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 3 6 I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roam. The Shepherd sought His sheep, The Father sought His child; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts waste and wild: They found me nigh to death, Famished, and faint, and lone; They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. They spoke in tender love, They raised my drooping head, They gently closed my bleeding wounds, My fainting soul they fed: They washed my filth away, They made me clean and fair; They brought me to my home in peace, The long- sought wanderer. Jesus my Shepherd is, ' Twas He that loved my soul, ' Twas He that washed me in His blood, ' Twas He that made me whole: ' Twas He that sought the lost, That found the wandering sheep; ' Twas He that brought me to the fold, ' Tis He that still doth keep. I was a wandering sheep, I would not be controlled; But now I love my Shepherd's voice, I love, I love the fold: I was a wayward child, I once preferred to roam; But now I love my Father's voice ,I love, I love His home. H. BONAR. 566 77.77.77. In Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy temple -Psa. 5. 7.. 1 FATHER, when I bend the knee, Night and morn in prayer to Thee, While my little hands I fold, Shut my eyes as I am told, Many times the words I say While my heart far away. 2 I forget that Thou art near, Waiting my request to hear; Grieved I should so heedless be Of Thine awful majesty. Pardon, Lord, Thy little child, Cleanse my heart, by sin defiled. 183 3 Plant within, Thy holy fear; Make me know Thee very near; Teach me reverently to kneel; Cause me all my need to feel: Thankful Thou hast bid me pray, And hast taught me what to say. 4 For my Saviour's sake I ask, Let not worship seem a task; Make me love to praise and pray More than all my childish play; And from henceforth never dare Mock Thee with a heartless prayer. JANE E. LEESON. 567 C.M. He giveth grace unto the lowly.- Prov. 3. 34. 1 WILL God, who made the earth and sea, The night and shining day, Regard a little child like me, And listen when I pray? 2 If I am hungry, poor, and cold, Then will He hear my cry? And when I shall be sick and old, Oh, then will God be nigh? 3 Yes; in His holy word we read Of His unfailing love; And when His mercy most we need, His mercy He will prove. 4 To those who seek Him He is near, He looks upon the heart; And from the humble and sincere He never will depart. 568 C.M. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him.- Psa. 4. 8 1 GOD is in heaven. Can He hear A little prayer like mine?. Yes, that He can; I need not fear: He'll listen unto mine. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 2 God is in heaven. Can He see When I am doing wrong? Yes, that He can; He looks at me All day and all night long. 3 God is in heaven. Would He know If I should tell a lie? Yes; though I said it very low, He'd hear it in the sky. 4 God is in heaven. Does He care, Or is He good to me? Yes; all I have to eat or wear, ' Tis God that gives it me. 5 God is in heaven. May I pray To go there when I die?" Yes; love Him, seek Him, and one day He'll call me to the sky. ANN TAYLOR. 569 775.775. Pour out your heart before Him.-- Psa. 62. 8. 1 HOLY Jesus, who didst die On the cross for such as I, Teach me how to pray; Hear and keep me by Thy might, From the dangers of the night, And from sin by day. 2 Give me daily clothes and food, Bless my friends and make them good, Bless my parents dear; And as in the heavens still Angels do Thy holy will, Let me do it here. 3 But if any wrong I do, If I speak what is not true, Saviour, pity me; Let my sins be all forgiven, Take me when I die to heaven, Let me live with Thee. 570 COUNTESS OF JERSEY. C.M. My strength is made perfect in weakness.2 Cor. 12. 9. 1 My God has given me work to do While in this world I live; And He will help me if I pray, And needful strength will give. 2 I have to strive with evil thoughts, And all in me that's wrong; For very many sins I have, Although I am so young. 3 I have my faults to overcome, My temper to subdue; To check my proud and angry words, And words that are not true. 184 4 And I have duties to fulfil With diligence each day; To try to learn what I am taught, And humbly to obey. 5' Tis thus, O Lord, a child like me May do Thy holy will; And I will pray for grace and strength Thy pleasure to fulfil. MRS. BOURDILLON. 571 65.65. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.- Phil. 2. 5. 1 LET me learn of Jesus; He is kind to me, Once He died to save me, Nailed upon the tree. 2 If I go to Jesus, He will hear me pray, Make me good and holy, Take my sins away. 3 Let me think of Jesus; He is full of love, Looking down upon me From His throne above. 4 If I trust in Jesus, If I do His will, Then I shall be happy, Safe from every ill. 5 Oh, how good is Jesus! May He hold my hand, And at last receive me To a better land. FANNY J. CROSBY. 572 C.M. The Lord looketh on the heart.- 1 Sam. 16. 7. 1 GOD does not judge as we must do, By word, and look, and tone; He sees the motive through and through, And knows why all is done. INFANTS' 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. 573 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. 888.6. WORSHIP: PRAYER. 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. 574 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. C.M. 8 lines. 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; 183 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. 576 INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAYER. 777.6. Hear my prayer.- Psa. 4. 1. SECOND PART. 6 Jesus, once an infant small, Cradied in the oxen's stall, Though the God and Lord of all: Hear us, oly Jesus. 7 Once a Child, so good and fair, Feeling want and toil and care, All that we may have to bear: Hear us, holy Jesus. 8 Jesus, Thou dost love us still, And it is Thy holy will That we should be safe from ill: Hear us, holy Jesus. 9 Be Thou with us every day, In our work and in our play, When we learn and when we pray: Das Hear us, holy Jesus, 10 When we lie asleep at night, Ever may Thy angels bright Keep us safe till morning light: Hear us, holy Jesus. 11 Make us brave without a fear, Make us happy, full of cheer, Sure that Thou art always near: Hear us, holy Jesus. T. B. POLLOCK. 577 777.6. Called us with an holy calling.- 2 Tim. 1. 9. THIRD PART. 12 May we prize our Christian name, May we guard it free from blame, Fearing all that causes shame: Hear us, holy Jesus. 13 May we grow from day to day, Glad to learn each holy way, Ever ready to obey: Hear us, holy Jesus. 14 May we ever try to be From all sinful tempers free, Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee: Hear us, holy Jesus. 15 May our thoughts be undefiled, May our words be true and mild, Make us each a holy child: Hear us, holy Jesus. 16 Jesus, Son of God most high, Who didst in a manger lie, Who upon the cross didst die: Hear us, holy Jesus. 186 17 Jesus, from Thy heavenly throne Watching o'er each little one, Till our life on earth is done: Hear us, holy Jesus 18 Jesus, whom we hope to see Calling us in heaven to be Happy evermore with Thee: Hear us, holy Jesus. 578 T. B. POLLOCK. C.M. 8 lines. Overcome evil with good.- Rom. 12. 21. 1 A LITTLE kingdom I possess, Where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard I find the task Of governing it well; For passion tempts, and troubles me, A wayward will misleads; And selfishness its shadow casts On all my will and deeds. 2 How can I learn to rule myself To be the child I shouldHonest and brave, nor ever tire Of trying to be good? How can I keep a sunny soul To shine along life's way? How can I tune my little heart To sweetly sing all day? 3 Dear Father, help me with the love That casteth out all fear! Teach me to lean on Thee and feel That Thou art very near; That no temptation is unseen, No childish grief too small, Since Thou, with patience infinite, Dost soothe and comfort all. 4 I do not ask for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within; Be Thou my Guide until I find, Led by a tender hand, Thy happy kingdom in myself, And dare to take command. L. M. ALCOTT. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAISE. PRAISE. 579 77.6. and chorus. Sorrow and sighing shall lee away.- Isa. 35. 10. 1 HERE we suffer grief and pain, Here we meet to part again; In heaven we part no more. Oh, that will be joyful! Joyful, joyful, joyful! Oh, that will be joyful, When we meet to part no more! 2 All who love the Lord below, When they die, to heaven will go, And sing with saints above. Oh, that will be joyful, etc. 3 Holy children will be there, Who have sought the Lord by prayer, From every Sunday school. Oh, that will be joyful! etc. 4 Teachers, too, shall meet above, And our pastors, whom we love, Shall meet to part no more. Oh, that will be joyful! etc. T. BILBY. 580 777.5. I will praise Thee: for Thou hast heard me.Psa. 118. 21. 1 JESUS Christ, my Lord and King, Help a little one to sing; Poor as is the praise I bring, Thou wilt smile on me. 2 Children may proclaim Thy praise, As of old hosannas raise; Now as then, their simple lays Are not scorned by Thee. 3 Blessèd Lord, enthroned above, Let me not unmindful prove Of Thy great and precious love To a child like me. 4 Love shall guide me in Thy way, Teaching me from day to day Still in all I do or say To remember Thee. 5 May I fear to grieve Thee, Lord; May I love Thy holy Word; Find that it can joy afford, Holiest joy to Thee. 6 May I love to bend the knee, Love to get alone with Thee, Praying till Thy face I see, Lord, remember me. JANS E. LEESON. 581 76.76. Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.- Psa. 50. 28 1 WHEN children join in singing The mighty Saviour's praise, It is on earth beginning The endless song to raise. 187 2 When children join in praying To Him who heareth prayer, They then are Christ obeying, Who makes a child His care. 3 When children join in learning The way that leads above, It is a step returning Unto the God of love. 4- When children's hearts are beating With penitence within, It is the first retreating From ways of death and sin. 5 When children meet in heaven They will the wonder tell, That they are all forgiven, And all escaped from hell. 6 Oh, what a happy meeting Of children in the sky! For ever there repeating The song of praise on high. J. K. PELLY. 582 77.77.77. The Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead.- Acts 3. 15. 1 LITTLE children, join to sing, bGlory, glory to our King; Christ is risen from the dead,. Crowns unfading wreath His head. He is Conqueror o'er the grave! Mighty to redeem and save! 2 Now behold Him high enthroned, Mercy beaming from His face; By adoring angels owned, God of holiness and grace: 0 Little children, join to sing Glory, glory to our King. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAISE. 585 3 Jesus, on us deign to shine, Warm our hearts and tune our tongues; May we with the blessed combine, Share their joy, and swell their songs; And with hearts and voices sing Glory, glory to our King. R. M. MCCHEYNE. 583 77.77. and refrain. Old men and children; let them praise the name of the Lord.- Psa. 148. 12, 13. 1 CHILDREN of Jerusalem Sang the praise of Jesus' name; Children, too, of modern days Join to sing the Saviour's praise. Hark! while infant voices sing Loud hosannas to our King. 2 We are taught to love the Lord; We are taught to read His word; We are taught the way to heaven: Praise for all to God be given. Hark! etc. 3 Parents, teachers, old and young, All unite to swell the song: Higher, and yet higher rise, Till hosannas reach the skies. Hark! etc. J. HENLEY. 584 L.M. One generation shall praise Thy works to another. -Psa. 145. 4. 1 WE are but young- yet we may sing The praises of our heavenly King: He made the earth, the sea, the sky, And all the starry worlds on high. 2 We are but young-- yet ruined all By Adam our first parent's fall; And we have sinned,-0 Lord, forgive, Jesus hath died that we might live. 3 We are but young- yet we have heard The gospel news, the heavenly word: If we despise the only way, Dreadful will be the judgment day. 4 We are but young- we need a guide ,Jesus, in Thee we would confide; Oh, lead us in the path of truth, Protect and bless our helpless youth, 5 We are but young, yet we must die; Perhaps our latter end is nigh: Lord, may we early seek Thy grace, And find in Christ a hiding- place. 87.87.47. Despise not one of these little ones.- Matt. 18. 10. 1 Now, while every heart rejoices, Let the sweetest music blend; Let us raise our cheerful voices, Praising Christ, the children's Friend. Hallelujah! Jesus is the children's Friend. 2 When on earth, in town or city, Wheresoe'er His footsteps bend, Full of gentleness and pity, He is found the children's Friend. Hallelujah! Jesus is the children's Friend. 3 Blessèd Jesus, be our Saviour, From all harm our souls defend; Oh, may we, in our behaviour, Show that we are each Thy friend. Hallelujah! Jesus is the children's Friend. ROBERT ROBINSON. 586 777.5. He took them up in His arms,... and blessed them.- Mark 10. 16. 188 1 JESUS, when He left the sky, And for sinners came to die, In His mercy passed not by Little ones like me. 2 Mothers then the Saviour sought In the places where He taught, And to Him their children broughtLittle ones like me. 3 Did Saviour say them nay? No, He kindly bid them stay, Suffered none to turn away Little ones like me. 4' Twas for them His life He gave, To redeem them from the grave; Jesus able is to save Little ones like me. 5 Children, then, should love Him now, Strive His holy will to do: Pray to Him and praise Him tooLittle ones like me. M. RUMSEY. 587 INFANTS' 777.5. And they brought young children to Him.Mark 10. 13. 1 SWEET the lessons Jesus taught, When to Him fond parents brought Babes for whom they blessing sought, Little ones, like me. 2 Jesus did not answer nay, Bid them come another day; Jesus did not turn away Little ones, like me. 3 No, my Saviour's hand was laid Softly on each infant head; Jesus, when He blessed them, said, " Let them come to Me." 4 Babes may still His blessing share; Lambs are His peculiar care; He will in His bosom bear Little ones, like me. WORSHIP: PRAISE. 5 Saviour, on my infant head Let Thy gracious hand be laid, While I do as Thou hast said, Coming unto Thee. JANE E. LEESON. 588 87.87.47. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise.- Matt. 21. 16. 1 LITTLE children, praise the Saviour, He regards you from above, Praise Him for His great salvation, Praise Him for His precious love: Sweet Hosannas To the name of Jesus sing. 2 When He left His home in glory, When He lived with mortals here, Little children sang His praises, And it pleased His gracious ear. Sweet Hosannas To the name of Jesus sing. 3 When the anxious mothers round Him, With their tender infants pressed, He with open arms received them, And the little ones He blessed. Sweet Hosannas To the name of Jesus sing. 4 Up in yonder spirit- regions, Angels sound the chorus high; Twice ten thousand times ten thousand, Sing His praises through the sky. Sweet Hosannas To the name of Jesus sing. 5 Little children, praise the Saviour; Praise Him, our undying Friend; Praise Him till in heaven we meet Him, There to praise Him without end. Sweet Hosannas To the name of Jesus sing. 189 589 65.65.665. My son, attend unto My wisdom.- Prov. 5. 1. 1 SUNNY days of childhood! Beautiful ye seem; Fair as spring- tide flowers, Bright as summer's beam. Days with joy o'erflowing, Care nor sadness knowing, Must ye pass away! 2 Happy days of childhood! Swiftly moving on; Into manhood changing Ye will soon be gone. Like a streamlet flowing, Pause nor stillness knowing, Thus ye pass away! Juvenile Harmonist. 590 3 Precious days of childhood! Days of promise fair; If bedewed with wisdom, Rich the fruits ye bear. Jesus' footsteps keeping, Blest shall be our reaping In life's harvest day. 4 Sunny days of childhood! We no tear will shed When, like spring- tide flowers, Youth and health are fled. Earthly scenes forsaking, We shall hail the breaking Of an endless day. W. H. GROSER. 77.77. He careth for you.- 1 Pet. 5. 7. 1 POOR and needy though I be, God Almighty cares for me; Gives me clothing, shelter, food, Gives me all I have of good. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAISE. 2 He will hear me when I pray; He is with me night and day;-- When I sleep and when I wake, For the Lord my Saviour's sake. 3 He who reigns above the sky Once became as poor as I; He whose blood for me was shed Had not where to lay His head. 4 Though I labour here awhile, He will bless me with His smile, And when this short life is past I shall rest with Him at last. 5 Then to Him I'll tune my song, Happy as the day is long; This my joy for ever be ,God Almighty cares for me. D. A. THRUPP. 591 77.77. Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me.Psa. 30. 10. 1 JESUS, listen when we praise; When we raise our voices high, When we loud hosannas raise, Let them pierce the upper sky. 2 Jesus, listen when we pray, Though our words be very few, Teach Thy children, day by day, What to say and what to do. 3 Jesus, we would come to Thee, For we all Thy blessing need; Bless us when we bend the knee, When Thy holy word we read. 4 When we listen to Thy truth, When we think of Thy great love, Bless us in our growing youth, us for Thy courts above. T 5 Jesus, listen to this prayer; Listen to us all our days; Thou art here and everywhere, Thee we worship, Thée we praise. JOSEPH SOUL. 592 L.M. My lips shall utt er praise.- Psa. 119. 171. 1 COME, let us now our voices raise, And sing the loving Saviour's praise; For He who sits in heaven as King Delights to hear the children sing. 2 He always lends a listening ear, When children to His throne draw near, And speaks in tones of love and grace To those who early seek His face. 3 He knows what little children need, And smiles when they His promise plead; Then gently takes them by the hand, And points them to the better land. 4 He knows how little children sin, And yet He seeks their souls to win, He points them back to Calvary, And says, I died to rescue thee. 5 Dear Saviour, now supply our need; Now to Thyself our spirits lead; Now change to flesh our hearts of stone, And make us each and all Thine own. E. HODDER. 593 C.M. Talk ye of all His wondrous works.- 1 Chron. 16. 9 1 COME, happy children, come and raise Your voice with one accord; Come, sing a cheerful song of praise, And bless your Saviour Lord. 2 Sing of the wonders of His grace, Who pardons all your sin, And says that such as seek His face, Shall life eternal win. 190 3 Sing of the wonders of His love, And praise and glory give To Him who left His throne above, And died that we might live. 4 Sing of the wonders of His power, Who with His own right arm, Upholds and keeps us every hour, And shield's our souls from harm. 5 Sing of the wonders of His name, And Jesus Christ adore, Him for your Lord and God proclaim, And praise Him evermore. D. A. THRUPP. 594 65.65. Box down 1hine ear to me.- Psa, 31. 2.) 1 JESUS, high in glory, Lend a listening ear; When we bow before Thes, Infant praises hear. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAISE. 596 2 Though Thou art so holy, Heaven's almighty King, Thou wilt stoop to listen When Thy praise we sing. 3 We are little children, Weak and apt to stray; Saviour, guide and keep us In the heavenly way. 4 Save us, Lord, from sinning, Watch us day by day, Help us now to love Thee, Take our sins away: 5 Then, when Jesus calls us To our heavenly home, We would gladly answer, " Saviour, Lord, we come." Hymns for Little Ones. 1 IF I come to Jesus, He will make me glad; He will give me pleasure, When my heart is sad. If I come to Jesus, Happy I shall be, He is gently calling Little ones like me. 2 If I come to Jesus, He will hear my prayer, He will love me dearly, He my sins did bear. If I come, etc. 3 If I come to Jesus, He will take my hand, He will kindly lead me To a better land. If I come, etc. 595 65.65. and refrain. Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work. 597 -Psa. 92. 4. There with happy children, Robed in snowy white, I shall see my Saviour In that world so bright. If I come, etc. P. PHILLIPS. C.M. Remember now Thy Creator.- Eccl. 12. 1 1 COME, let us join the hosts above, Now in our youngest days, Remember our Creator's love, And sing our Father's praise. 191 2 His majesty will not despise The day of feeble things, Grateful the songs of children rise, And please the King of kings. 3 He loves to be remembered thus, And honoured for His grace; Out of the mouths of babes like us His wisdom perfects praise. 4 Glory to God, and praise and power, Honour and thanks be given; Children and cherubim adore The Lord of earth and heaven. C. WESLEY.. 65. 65. 65. 65. Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.- Epb. 5. a 1 How kind is the Saviour! How great is His love! To bless little children He came from above: He left holy angels, And their bright abode, To dwell here with children, And teach them the road. 2 He wept in the garden, And died on the tree, To open a fountain For sinners like me: His blood is that fountain, Which pardon bestows, And cleanseth the foulest Wherever it flows. 3 He went back to glory, But left us His word, Which oft from our teachers And pastors we've heard. He sends forth His Spirit, Our hearts to inflame With joy in His service, And love to His name. INFANTS' WORSHIP: PRAISE. 4 Oh, help us, blest Jesus, More sweetly to praise, And walk in Thy footsteps The rest of our days; Then raise us, dear Saviour, To taste of Thy love, And praise Thee for ever With children above. E. F. HUGHES. 698 77.77. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart. -Deut. 6. 5. 1 LITTLE children, love the Lord; Listen to His gracious word; Come, and you shall surely find Christ a Saviour, good and kind. 2 Little ones the Saviour took In His arms with kindest look, While He said, most tenderly, " Suffer them to come to Me." 3 Now our Saviour reigns on high, Rules the armies of the sky; Holy angels praise His name, But His love is still the same. 4 Still the feeble He befriends, And His helping pity lends; Feeds the hungry, cheers the faint, Bends His ear to every plaint. 5 Let us, then, while we are young, Praise the Lord with heart and tongue, Sure of this world without end, Jesus is the children's Friend. 599 77.77. and refrain. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ Rom. 8. 35. 1 JESUS loves me! this I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so 2 Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me, etc. 3 Jesus loves me! loves me still, Though I may be weak and ill; From His shining throne on high Comes to watch me where I lie. Yes, Jesus loves me, etc. 4 Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way: If I love Him, when I die He will take me home on high. Yes, Jesus loves me, etc. A. WARNER. 600 1010.1111. The disciples began to rejoice and praise GodLuke 19. 37. 1 LET children proclaim Their Saviour and King; To Jesu's great name Hosannas we sing: Our best adoration To Jesus we give, Who purchased salvation For us to receive. 2 The meek Lamb of God From heaven came down, To ransom with blood, And make us His own: And Him without ceasing We all shall proclaim, And ever be blessing Our Jesu's great name. 3 To Him will we give Our earliest days, And thankfully live To publish His praise: Our lives shall confess Him Who came from above: Our tongues ever bless Him, And tell of His love. C. WESLEY. Inches Centimetres Blue 2 3 2 Cyan 5 6 Farbkarte# 13 Green 3 7 8 Yellow 9 10 Red 11 12 5 13 Magenta 14 CO 6 15 White 116 117 7 3/ Color 18 19 B.I.G. Black co