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DIVINlTr

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THE

UNIVERSALISTS'

IIIl?S0I9aIB(D(DI^ 3

NEW COLLECTION

OF

PSALMS AND HYMNS,

For tiie use of the

UNIVERSALIST SOCIETIES.

BY

HOSEA BAXXOVy AND EDWARD TURNER.

I will sing with die spirit, and I will ting with the undentanding alse.

BOSTON :

PBIirTES ANB FUBMSHZD BT MUKROS AND miVCTB;

No. 4, Corahill,
(Comer ^ Water-StreeU)

1821.

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PREFACE.

The compilers of the following Hymns coni^idcr it pro*
per to introduce this result of their labours, to tlieir bretli-
ren and tlie public generally, with a few brief observa-
tions, explanatory of their objects and of tlie motives that
induced them to undertake tlie present work. To ^' sing
and make melody with the heart" and with the voice
" to the Lord," is acknowledged to be a " reasonable
service/' as it certainly is a most pleasurable Christian
exercise. In tliis exercise the heart and the voice should
be in unison. The spirit of devotion should be attended
with a clear apprehension of the consistency and truth of
the matter of the song ; otherwise the worshipper cannot
^ sing with the spirit and with the understanding also.''
It is likewise hi^y proper and important, that the songs
that are sung in a Christian assembly, should correspond
with the doctrine preached for their edification ; or, if this
cannot be accomplished in all cases to minute exactness,
it is still highly improper to present a direct opposition,
between the hymns which are sung, and the discourse,
delivered in the same service.

The Hymn-Books hitherto used in many of our So-
cieties possess many excellences, and contain considera-
ble matter, of a character truly evangelical. Such in par-
ticular, is the Boston Collection. Yet this work, with
some others, which have been in use, appears to the com-
pilers to be ezceptionabie^ and that incases olYu^^ ^QC>-

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HYMN 5. L. M.

Christ and the Church. Patu xlviii. 10. zWii.9. c.4, 5.

^flHE King of saints, how fair his face,

^ Adorn*d with majesty and grace !
He cooies with blessings from above,
And wins the nations to his love.

2 At bis right band, our eyes behold
The queen array*d io purest gold ;
The world admires her heavenly dress,
Her robe of joy and righteousness.

3 He forms her beauties like his own,
He calls and seats her near his throne \
Fair stranger, let thine heart forget
The idols of thy native state.

4 So shall the King the more rejoice
Id thee, tbe fav'rite of bis choice^
Let him be lov'd,and yet ador*d.
For he*8 thy Maker and thy Lord.

5 O happy hour, when thou shalt rise
To his fair palace in the skies !
And all thy sons (a numVous traio)
Each like a prince in glory reign.

6 Let endless honours crown his bead ;
Let every age his praises spread ;
While we with cheerful songs approve

The coodescensioa of his love. Watts.

HTMN 6. Eights and Sevens Metre.

CoBBolatioD of Israel. Jm. zlii. IS. zl.l, S, XtiJfce ii. 25, 96.

COME, thou long expected Jesus,
Bom to set thy people free ;
From oar fears and sios release iii|
Let 09 jBad oar rest in Thee.

2 Israers strength and consolatioo,
Hope of all the saints thou art ;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

3- Born thy people to deliver ;
Born a child, and yet a king ;
Born to reign in us for ever.

Now thy gracious kingdom bring :

4 By thine own eternal spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alont ;
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to thy glorioui throne. Hart.

HYMN 7. 0. M.

Desire of all nations. Hag» if. 7. Job, zlv. 15> /M.zztl. I.

INFINITE excellence is thine,
Thoo lovely Prince of Grace ;
Tbioe 1] Defeated beauties shine
With never-fading rays.

2 Sinners, from earth's remotest end.

Come bending at thy feet :
To Tbee their pray'rs and vows ascend.
In Tbee their wishes meet.

3 Thy name, as precious ointment shed.

Delights the church around ;
Sweetly the sacred odour^s spread
Through all Immanuel's ground.

4 Millionsof happy spirits live

On thine exhaustless store ;
From Thee they all their bliss receive,
And still Thou givest more.

5 Thou art their triumph, and their joy ;

They find their all in Thee :
Thy glories will their tongues employ

Through aU eternity, ' ^iv^t&^s Co\U

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HYMN 8. L. M.

UiiiTersal Praise. Ps. Ixvi. 4. Rev, v, 13.

FROM all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise :
Let the Redeemer's name be sung
Through evVy land, by evVy tongue.

2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ;
Eternal truth attends thy word :
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore.
Till suns shall rise to set no more. Watts.

HYMN 9. C. M.

FoaotaiD opened. Zee ziii. 1. Psa, zzzvi. 9. I»a. xli. 18*

THERE is a fouutain fiifd with blood,
Drawn from ImmaDuel's veins ;
And sinners plung'd beneath that flood,
Los0 all their guilty stains.

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see

Thai fountain in his day ;
O may I there, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away !

3 Dear, dying Lamb, thy precious blood

Shall never lose its power.
Till all the ransom'd church of God
Be sav'd, to sin no more.

4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream.

Thy flowing wounds supply.
Redeeming love has beea my theme,
And shall be till I die.

5 But when this lisping, stamrn'riog tongue

Lies silent in the grave,
Then, in a noblt'r, sweeter sonjf,
J'JJ amg thy pow'r to save. Cowper.

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HYMN 10. L. M. "™

King of Nations. Psa, zWii. 6, 7. Izzii. 10—14.

JESUS shall reign where'er the suo
Does bis successive journies run ;
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore.
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

2 Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribute brings ;
From north to south the princes meet,
To pay their homage at his feet.

3 There Persia, glorious to behold,
There India shines in eastern gold ;
And barbVous nations at his word
Submit, and bow, and own their Lord.

4 For him shall endless pray'r be made,
And praises throng to crown his head ;
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
'WithevVy morning sacrifice,

5 People and realms of ev*ry tongue
Dwell 00 his love with sweetest song :
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.

Blessings abound where'er he reigns.
The prisoner leaps to loose his chains ;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.

7 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.

S Let evVy creature rise and bring
Peculiar honours to their King ;
Angels descend with songs again,
And etrtb jrepMt the long Amen. ^Nk^Lttb.

12

HYMN 11. L. M.

Rain of HeaTen. Psa. Uxii. 6. lia. It. 10, 11.

AS show'rs on meadows newly mown,
Jesus shall shed his blessings down ;
Crown'd with whose life-infusing drops.
Earth shall renew her blissful crops.

2 Lands, that beneath a burning sky,
Have long been desolate and dry,
Th' effusions of his love shall share.
And sudden greeps and herbage wear.

3 The dews and rains, in all their store.
Drenching the pastures o*er and o*er.
Are not so copious as that grace
Which sanctifies and saves our race.

4 As, in soft silence vernal sbowVs
Descend, and cheer the fainting flowVs ;
So, in the secrecy of love.

Falls the sweet influence from above.

5 That heavenly influence let me find
In holy silence of the mind,

While evVy grace maintaios its bloom,
Diffusing wide its rich perfume.

6 Nor let these blessings be confinM
To me, but pour'd on all mankind,
Till earth^s wild wastes in verdure rise.

And a young Eden bless our eyes. Rippon's Coll.

HYMN 12. S. M.

Salvation, Righteonsness and Strength. Jta.zlix. 6. liz. 16, 17.

zzvi. 4. Ff.Ixxi. 15, 16.

rjTlHE Lord on high proclaims
-^ His Godhead from his throne ;
" Mercy and justice are the names
By which I will be known.

2 Ye dying souls, that sit
In darkness and distress,
hook from the borders of the pit
To my reco v'ring grace.'*

13

3 Sinners shall hear the sound ;

Their thankful tongues shall own
Our righteousness and strength is found
Inthee^O Lord, alone.

4 In thee shall Israel trust.

And see their guilt forgiv'n ;
God will pronounce the sinners just.

And take the saints to heaven. Watts.

HYMN 13. C. M.

Offices of Christ prophetically described. Isa, zxiz.l8,24.zl. 45.
ARK the glad sound ! the Saviour comes,

H

The Saviour proroisM long I
Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne,
And ev'ry voice a song.

2 On him the spirit, largely pour'd.
Exerts its sacred fire ;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love,
Hii holy breast inspire.

9 He comes, the prisoners to release.
In Satan's bondage held :
The gates of brass before him burst,
The iron fetters yield.

4 He comes, from thickest films of vice

To clear the mental ray ;
And on the eye, oppresa'd with night.
To pour celestial day.

5 He comes, the broken heart to bind,

The bleeding soul to cure ;
And with the treasures of his grace,
T' enrich the bumble poor.

6 Our glad hosannas. Prince of Peace,

Thy welcome shall proclaim ;
And Heaven's eternal arches nog

With thy belored name. Rippon's CoS.

2

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™" HYMN 14. C. M.

The Song of Angels. Luke ii. 10, 11, 13, 14.

WHILE shepherds watch'd their flocks by nigl
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down.
And glory shone around.

2 " Fear not," said he, (for mighty dread

Had seizM their troubled mind ;)
** Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.

3 To you, in David's town, this day

Is born of David's line,
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord !
And this shall be the sign :

4 The heavenly Babe you there shall find,

To human view display'd.
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands>
And in a manger laid."

5 Thus spake the Seraph,and forthwith

Appeared a shining throng
Of Angels, praising God, who thus
Address'd their joyful song:

6 '^ AH Glory be to God on high.

And to the earth be peace ;
Qod will, henceforth, from heaveD to men

Begin, and never cease," Episcopal Psdi

HYMN 15. Eight, Eight, and Six Metre.

Immanuel is borji. ImHb i. 68, 69, 70.

ARISE, and hail the happy day ;
Cast all low cares of life away,
And thought of meaner things ;
This day to cure our deadly woes,
The Sun of Righteousne&e arose.
With healing in ila tnngi*

2 If angels, 00 that happy morn

The Saviour of the world was born,

Pour'd forth their joyful songs ;
Much more should we of human race
Adore the wonders of his grace

To whom that grace belongs.

3 O then let heaven and earth rejoice,
Let evVy creature join his voice,

To hymn the happy day.
When satan^s empire vanquish'd fell.
And all the powers of death and hell

Confessed his sovVeign sway.

Howard's ColL

HYMN 16. CM.

Praise. P«. zxiz.2. zziv. 1. lzvii.5.

JOY to the world ! the Lord is come ;
Let earth receive her King :
Let every heart prepare him room.
And Heaven and nature sing.

d Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns ;
Iiet men their songs employ ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy.

3 No more let sins and sorrows grow,

Nor thorns infest the ground ;
He comes to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.

4 He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nations prove
The glories of bis righteousness,

And wonders of bis love. Watts.

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HYMN 17. Sevens Metre.

Jesus glorified, .^cts i. 10, 11. Heb, i. 5.

HAIL the day that sees him rise,
RavishM from our wishful eyes !
Christ awhile to mortals given,
Reascends his native heaven I
There the pompous triumph waits,
Lift your heads, eternal gates !
Wide unfold the radiant scene,
Take the King of glory in !

2 Him, though highest heaven receives,
Still he loves the earth he leaves ;
Though returning to his throne.

Still he calls mankind his own :
Still for us he intercedes,
Prevalent his death he pleads ;
Next himself prepares our place.
Harbinger of human race.

3 Master, (may we ever say)
Taken from our head to-day.
See thy faithful servant, see,
Ever gazing up to thee !

Grant, though parted from our sight,
High above yon azure height.
Grant our hearts may thither rise.
Following thee beyond the skies.

4 Ever upward let us move.
Wafted on the wings of love ;
Looking when our Lord shall come,
Longing, gasping after home ;
There we shall with thee remaio.
Partners of thine endless reign ;
There thy face unclouded see.

Find our heaven of heaven in thee. Weslet^s Coll

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HTMN 18. Sevens Metre.

Lift up your heads, ye eTerlasting doors. P$a, zzi?. 7—10

ANGELS, roll the rock away,
Death yield up thy mighty prey :
See ! he rises from the tomb,
Glowing with immortal bloom. Hallelujah.

2 'Tis the Saviour ! angels, raise
Fame's eternal trump of praise ;
Let the earth's remotest bound

Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Hallelujah.

3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes,
Now to glory see him rise.
In long triumph up the sky.

Up to waiting worlds on high. Hallelujah.

4' Heaven displays her portals wide;
Glorioos Jesus, thro' them ride ;
King of glory, mount thy throne,
Thy great Father's and thine own. Hallelujah.

5 Praise him, all ye heav'nly choirs.
Praise and sweep your golden lyres ;
Shout, O earth, in rapturous song I

Let the strains be sweet and strong. Hallelujah.

6 EvVy note with wonder swell.
Bin overthrown, and captiv'd hell :
Where is hell's once dreaded king %

Wbere^ O death, thy morul sting 1 Hallelujah .

Rippok's ColL

HYMN 19. L. M.

Jens exalted as a Prince and SaTiour. Acti'vu SI. JM.lzzxiz. S7.

JJeft. ii. 8.

EXALTED Prioce of life, we own
The royal honours of thy throne :
'Tis fiz'd by God's almighty hand.
And seraphs bow at thy comniand.
5*

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2 Exalted Saviour, we confess

The sov'reigD triumphs of thy grace ;
Where beams of gentle radiance shine,
And temper majesty divine.

3 Wide thy resistless sceptre sway.
Till all thine enemies obey :
Wide may thy cross its virtue prove.
And conquer millions by its love.

4 Mighty to vanquish, and forgive !
Thine Israel shall repent and live ;
And loud proclaim thy healing breath,
Which vf^orks their life, who wrought thy death.

Doddridge.

HYMN. 20. L. M.

The Triamphs of the Exalted. Psa. xc. 1—4.

THUS the eternal Father spake
To Christ the Son : *' Ascend and sit
At my right hand, till I shall make
Thy foes submissive at thy feet.

2 From Zion shall thy word proceed ;
Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand.
Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed.
And bow their wills to thy command.

3 That day shall show thy power is great,
When saints shall flock with willing minds,
And sinners crowd thy temple gate,
Where holiness in beauty shines.''

4 O blessed pow'r ! O glorious dty !
What a large victVy shall ensue !
And converts, who thy ^raoe obey.

Exceed the drops of morniog dew. Watts.

HYMN SI. CM.

The privilege of public Wenhfp. Pm. cxziii.

THE Lord in Zion placed his namei
His ark was settl^ there ;
To Zion the whole nation caoift
To worship thrice a year.

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2 But we have do such lengths to go,

Nor wander far abroad :
WhereW thy saints assemble now,
There is a house for God.

3 Here, mighty God ! accept our vows.

Here let thy praise be spread ;

Bless the provisions of thy house.

And fill thy poor with bread.

4 Here let the son of David reign ;

Let God^s anointed shine;
Justice and truth his court maintain,
With love and power divine. Watts.

HYMN 22. C. M.

Asking the way to Zion. Jer, I. 5.

INQUIRE, ye pilgrims, for the way
That leads to Zion's hill ;
And thither set your steady face,
With a determined will.

3 Invite the strangers all around.
Your pious march to join ;
And spread the sentiments you feel
Ofreithand love divine.

3 Come, let us to his temple haste,

And seek his favour there ;
Before his footstool humbly bow,
And pour out fervent prayer.

4 Come, let as join our souls to God,

In everlasting bands ;
And seize the blessings he bestows
With eager hearts and hands.

5 Come, let as seal, without delay,

The cov'otot of his grace ;
Nor shall the years of distant life
Its memory eflbce.

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6 Thus may our rising offspring haste
To see their fathers' God ;
Nor e'er forsake the happy path
Their youthful feet ha?e trod. Doddridge.

HYMN 23 C. M.

Attendance on Divine Worship. P«. czzii.

HOW did nay heart rejoice to hear
My friends devoutly say,
In God's o'wn house let us appear.
And keep the solemn day.

2 My soul shall pray for Zion still,

While life or breath remains :
There my best friends, my kindred dwell.
There God my saviour reigns.

3 Peace be within this sacred place,

And joy a constant guest !
With holy gifts and heavenly grace

Be her attendants blest ! Watts.

HYMN. 24. L. M.

The church the garden of God. Ps. xeii. 12, &c.

LORD! 'tis a pleasant thing to stand
In gardens planted by thy hand ^
Let me within thy courts be seen,
Like a young cedar, fresh and green.

2 There grow thy saints in faith and love,
Blest with thine influence from above ;
Not Lebanon, with all its trees.
Yields such a comely sight as these.

3 The plants of grace shall ever live ;
Nature decays, but grace must thrive ;
Time, that doth all things else impair.
Still makes them flourish strong and fair.

4 Laden with fruits of age, they show
The Lord is holy, just, and true ;
None that attend his courts shall find

A Qod 4Jxi£iJihful or unkind. Watts.

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HYMN 25. L.M.

Acceptable Worship.

COME ! pay the worship God requires,
loflain'd with pure and holy fires ;
When lo^e celestial warms the breast.
Our homage, and our vows, are blest.

2 When piety, and truth refio'd.
Possess the temple of the mind,
With grateful flames the altars gloW|
Aad dod will visit man below. Botii.

HYMN 26- O. M.

The same subject.

■^yTTHERE WITH shall I approach the Lord,
▼ ▼ And bow before his throne ?
Oh ! how procure his kind regard, ^

And for my guilt atone ?

2 Shall altars flame, and victims bleed,

And spicy fumes ascend 7
Will these my earnest wish owceed,
Aod make my Gk>d my friAd ?

3 O no, my soul ; 'twere fruitless all ;

Sudi offerings are vain :
No fatlings from the field or stall
His favour can obtain.

4 To men their rights I must allow,

And proofe of kindness give ;
To God with humble revVence bow.
And to his glory live.

5 Hands that are clean, and hearts sincere,

He never will despise ;
Aind cheerful duty he'll prefer

To costly sacrifice. Buoiv^.

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™* HYMN 27. C. M.

Sincerity and Hypocrisy. John iT. 24.

GOD is a spirit, just aod wise,
He sees our inmost mind ;
Id vain to heaven we raise our cries,
And leave our souls behind.

2 Nothing but truth before his throne

With honour can appear ;
The formal hypocrites are known
Through the disguise they wear.

3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies,

Their bended knees the ground ;
But Gkxl abhors the sacrifice,
Where not the heart is found.

4 Lord 1 search my thoughts, and try my waySi

And make my soul sincere ;
Then may I ^tand before thy face,
And find acceptance there. Watts.

HYMN 28. L. M.

Thingg below and Things above. P«. clil. 15, 16.

OF mortal life, how short the date !
Like flow'rs,^hich in their brightest state
With gaudy hues the fields adorn,
But soon by passing storms are torn.

2 Their boasted beauty reft away.
How quick the vernal blooms decay !
Each in an hour its pride resigns.
And withVing in the dust recUoea.

3 So transient is the life of man.
At most a brief contracted span ;

It blooms, it fades; and serves to show
How vain, how frail are things below.

4 To things above with fix*d desire
Then let our better hopes aspire ^
To realms, where, in eternal day,

Nor mortals die, oor flow're deca^. M^^^i^il.

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HYMN £9. Eights and Sevens Metre.

SarrouDding the Mercy Seat

FAR from mortal cares retreatiDg,
Sordid hopes and fond desires,
Here, our willing footsteps meeting,
£v'ry heart to heaven aspires.
From the Fount of glory beaming,
Light celestial cheers our eyes ;
Mercy from above proclaiming
Peace and pardon from the skies.

S Who may share this great salvation ? —
£v'ry pure and humble mind ;
Ev'ry kindred, tongue and nation,
From the dross of guilt refin'd :
Blessings all around bestowing,
God withholds his care from none :
Grace and mercy ever flowing
From the fountain of bis throne.

3 E/ry stain of guilt abhorring,
Firm and bold in virtue's cause^
Still thy providence adoring.
Faithful subjects to thy laws.
Lord ! with favour still attend us,
Bless us with thy wondrous love ;
Thou, our sun and shield, defend us :
All our hope is from above. John Tayix>r.

HYMN 30. L. M-

The love of God better than life. Ps, Ixiii. 1—6.

GREAT God, indulge my humble claim ;
Thou art my joy, and thou my rest ;
Th® glories that compose thy name.
Stand all engag'd to make roe blest.

$ While in thy house I now appear
Among thy saints, and seek thy face ;
O may I see thy mercy here^
And taste tbe bleasiap of thy grace I

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3 Not all by worldly men possessM,
Nor all the joys our senses know,
Could make me so divinely blest,
Or raise my cheerful passions so.

4 My life itself, without thy love.
No real pleasure could afford ;
'Twould but a tiresome burden prove,
If I were banish'd from the Lord.

5 Amidst the wakeful hours of night,
When busy cares afflict my head,

One thought of thee gives new delight, *
And adds refreshment to my bed.

6 I'll lift my hands, V\\ raise my voice,
While I have breath to pray or praise ;
This work shall make my heart rejoice.

And fill the remnant of my days. Watts,

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HVMN 31. C. M.

Homage and Devotion.

ITH sacred joy we lift our eyes
To those bright realms above.
That glorious temple in the skies.
Where dwells eternal love.

2 Before the awful throne we bow

Qf heaven's almighty King :
Haft we present the solemn vow.
And hymns of praise we sing.

3 Thee we adore ; and, Lord ! to thee

Our filial duty pay :
Thy service, unconstrain'd and free,
Conducts to endless day.

4 While in thy house of pray'r we kneel

With trust and holy fear,
Thy mercy and thy truth reveal.
And lend a gracious ear.

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5 With fervour teach our hearts to pray,
Aud tune our lips to sing ;
Nor from thy presence cast away

The sacrifice we bring. Jervis.

G

HYMN 32. L. M.

Hamble Worship.

BEAT King of kings, eternal God,

Shall mortal creatures dare to raise.
Their songs to thy supreme abode.
And join with angels in thy praise ?

2 Man, O how far removM below !
Wrapt in the shades of gloomy night ;
His brightest days can only show

A few faint streaks of distant light.

3 But see ! The bright, the morning star,
Bising shall chase the shades away ;
His beams, resplendent from afar,
Promise a sweet immortal day.

4 To him our longing eyes we raise,

Our guide to Thee, the Great Unknown ;

Through him, O may our humble praise ^

Accepted rise before thy throne. Mrs. Stbblbt

HYMN 33. L. M.

The sacrifice of the Heart

WHEN, as returns this solemn day,
Mao comes to meet his maker, God,
What rites, what honours shall he pay 1
How spread his sovereign's praise abroad ?

2 From marble domes and gifded spires
Shall curling clouds of incense rise ?
And gems, and gold, and garlands deck
The costly pomp of sacrifice ?
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3 Vain, sinful man ! creation's Lord
Thy golden oflTrings well may spare :
But give thy heart, and thou shalt find,
Here dwells a God who heareth prayV. Barbauld.

HYMN 34. L. M.

The Gbristiao Sabbath.

AGAIN our weekly labours end^
And we the sabbath's call attend :
Improve, my soul, the sacred rest,
And learn for ever to be blest.

3 This day may our devotions rise
To heav'n a grateful sacrifice ;
May heav'n that peace divine bestow,
Which none but they who feel it know.

3 This holy calm within the breast,
Prepares for that eternal rest
Which for the sons of God remains,
The end of cares, and toils, and pains.

4 Id varied scenes, both old and new.

With joy, great God I ihy works we view ;
Id praise recal thy mercies past,
Jd hope thy future mercies taste.

5 In holy duties, let the day.

In holy pleasures, pass away ;

How sweet this sabbath thus to spend

In hope of that which ne'er shall end. Cappe's Selec*

HYMN 35. C. M.

The Sabbath of the Soul.

SLEEP, to-day, tormenting cares.
Of earth and folly born !
Ye shall not dim the light that streams
From this celestial morn.

3 To-m orrow will be time enough
To feel /our harsh control ;

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Ye shall not violate, this day.
The sabbath of my soul,

3 Sleep, forever, guilty thoughts !
I^et fires of vengeance die ;
And, purgM from sin, may I behold

A God of purity ! Mrs. Barbauld.

HYMN 36, C. M.

A Lord's day Hymn.

rWlHIS is the day the Lord of life
-'■ Did from the dead arise ;
My thoughts, exalt the lofty theme,
Id anthems to the skies.

2 Let 00 vaiQ cares divert my mind

From this celestial road ;
Nor all the honours of the earth
Detain my soul from God.

3 Think of the splendours of that place,

The joys that are on high ;
Nor meanly rest contented here,
With worlds beneath the sky.

4 Heav*D is the birth-place of the saints,

To heav'n their souls ascend ;
Tb^ Almighty owns his fav'rite race,
As Father and as Friend.

6 O may these lovely titles prove
My comfort and defence,
When the sick couch shall be my lot,
And death shall call me hence. Cotton.

HYMN 37. L. M.

A Hymn for the Lord's day.

^WEET is the work, my God ! my King !
^ To praise thy name, give thanks and sing ;
To show thy love by morning light,
And talk of a)} thy traih at oight. ^.

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2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest ;

No mortal care shall seize my breast :
My heart shall triumph io the Lord,
And bless his works, aod bless his word.

3 And I shall share a glorious part,
When grace hath well refin'd my heart,
When doubts and fears no more remain,
To break my inward peace again.

4 Then shall I see, and hear, and know,
All I desir'd or wish'd below :

And ev'ry pow'r find sweet employ

In the eternal world of joy. Watts.

HYMN 38. C. M.

The Lord's day morniog.

AGAIN the Lord of life and light
Awakes the kindling ray ;
Unseals the eyelids of the morn,
And pours increasing day.

2 O what a night was that, which wrapt
The heathen world in gloom 1
O what a sun which broke this day.
Triumphant from the tomb !

'3 This day be grateful homage paid,
And loud bosannas sung ;
Let gladness dwell in ev Vy heart,
And praise on ev'ry tongue.

4 Ten thousand dijQTring lips still join
To hail this welcome morn ;
Which scatters blessings from its wings

To nations yet unborn. Mrs. Barbauld.

HYMN 39. 0. M.

The same.

HAIL, happy morn ! whose early ray
Beheld the Saviour rise ;
Welcome iigain, auspicious day !
To our rejoicing eyes.

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2 Oq this blest morn, birth-day of hope !

Let Dot one soul be sad ;
This is the day the Lord hath made.
And bids bis saints be glad.

3 Come, and the wonders of the day,

In notes harmonious sing ;
Tell JO the world the eonquest^s gain'd
By your victorious King.

4 O happy souls, that feel the powV

Of his attractive love !
With him they die, with him they live.

And seek the thiugs above. Needham.

HTMN 40. Eight, Eight, and Six Metre.

Attendance npon religious ioititations.

I XL bless Jehovah's glorious name,
Whose goodness beav'n and earth proclaim,
With evVy morning light ;
And at the close of evVy day.
To him my cheerful homage pay.
Who guards me through the night.

It Then in his churches to appear.
And pay my humble worship there.

Shall be my sweet employ :
The day that saw my Saviour rise,
Shall dawn on my delighted eyes
With pure and holy joy.

3 With grateful sorrows in my breast,
ril celebrate the dying feast

Of my departed Lord ;
And while bis perfect love I view.
His bright example I'll pursue.

And meditate his word. Miss Day.

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HYMN 41. L. M.

The wisdom of God.

THE depths of wisdom who can find ?
Or search an uncreated mind ?
From everlasting, wisdom stood
As one brought up and nursM of God.

9 Ere earth^s foundations deep were laid.
Or mountains in the balance weigh'd.
Wisdom divine, in virgin youth.
Drew evVy golden line of truth.

3 She struck her compass, drew her lines,
Her hand the mighty deep confines ;
She measur'd ev'ry globe or sphere,

And roark'd their circuit through the year.

4 The difiTrent seasons did ordain.
The wat'ry clouds to give us rain.
The winds to blow, the streams to run ;
They order keep, since time begun.

5 Well^he was pleased with all her ways ;
They sure were fix'd for endless days ;
But on the sons of Adam^s race.

She pourM the richest of her grace.

6 In them her joys excelled far,
Tho' she controlled ev'ry star ;

Her sweet delights, and joys unknown.

Are placing men upon her throne. H. Ballou.

HYMN 42. L. M.

The reign of God — From the Revelations, and Isaiab.

WHEN God descends with men to dwell, ^
And all creation makes anew ;
What tongue can half the glories tell,
Or eye the matchless wonders view ?

S Zion, the desolate, shall sing.
The wilderness with roses bloom ;
Carmel and Sharon both shall bring
Their spices, and their rich perfume.

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3 The weak are strong, the fearful bold^
The dumb shall sing io anthems sweet ;
The lame shall walk, the blind behold
Their God, and worship at hts feet.

4 Celestial streams shall gently flow,

The wilderness shall joyful be : '

Lilies on parched ground shall grow,
And gladness spring from ev'ry tree,

5 The wolves, with lambs, in meadows go,
The tigers harmless as the kid ;

The lion shall no anger show.
But, with the calf, shall tamely feed.

6 Thus kings and slaves shall meet in love,
Old pride shall die, and meekness reign ;
When God descends from worlds above,

To dwell with men on earth again. H. Ballou.

HYMN 43. L. M.

The operations of nature speak the existence of a God. RomX 20.
LL nature speaks, let men give ear.

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And bow the reverential knee ;
The voice of nature they shall hear,
The God of nature they shall see.

2 Behold the stars with brilliant light.
And planets which in order move !
They all proclaim a God of might,
And testify a God of love.

3 The glorious sun, whose gentle beams
Enliven all things here below ;
The lucid moon, with paler gleams.
Proclaim a God that made them so.

4 Survey the whole capacious earth,

The sea and land, rocks, hills, and plains j
The God of nature gave them birth.
And by his law the whole maintains.

5 Behold the trees in verdure rise !
God's wisdom shines io all their leaves :

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Behold the birds that ihount the skies,
And fish that fill the mighty seas :

6 In them is seen a God of powV,
From whom all life and being came :
Then let us ail the Lord adore,
And bow before his matchless name. Kneelas

HYMN 44. C. M.

A threefold cord is not easily bro ken.

THE Lord in pow'r and wisdom reigns,
With everlasting might ;
Unchanging love and truth maintains.
And beams celestial tight.

^ No human mind can comprehend
His vast, mysterious plan ;
Nor angels, who before him bend,
His boundless nature scan.

3 O trust in God, each trembling soul ;

Despondency, away !
His blessings reach from pole to pole,
-A plenitude for thee.

4 Wisdom, for good, doth all control.

And love and pow'r agree ;
This threefold cord, believe, my soul.
Can never broken be.

5 Unite in praise, O men, your hearts,

And strike the golden lyre ;
Angels, attune your golden harps.
And sound his praises higher. S. Streets]

HYMN 45. s. M.

The blessings of the sun. Ps. x\x» 5, 6.

BEHOLD the brilliant sun.
Like to a bridegroom drest.
Come from the curtains of the east.
And shine unto the west !

^ All nature doth rejoice
At bis refulgent rays ;

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The teemiDg earth, the fruitful trees,
Attune their voice to praise.

3 Hark ! hear the tuneful birds
Begin their morning lay ;
The bleating flocks, the lowing herds,
Welcome the king of day.

4 Nor man of nobler form,

Nor creeping things more mean,
Doth he refuse to bless and warm.
With his enlivening beam.

5 So shall God's only Son,
In lucid beams of grace,

Arise with healing in his wings.
And all the nations bless.

6 The woodlands shall rejoice,
The vernal warblers sing ;

Bat melody of praise from man.
Thro' earth, shall loader ring. S. Streetee.

HYMN 46. Sevens Metre.

Characters of Christ.

MEDIATOR, Son of God !
Spread thy boundless love abroad.
Counsellor, the Prince of Peace I
Fill the world with truth and grace.

2 Sun of righteousness I arise I
Send thy light around the skies.
Ufe of all the quick and dead I
Feed our souls with living bread.

3 Leader of the halt and blind !
Raise to life the sinking mind.
6inder of the broken heart !
Grace to evVy soul impart.

4 Op'ner of the sealed book !
Cause the world therein to look. ^
Taker of the vail away !

Lead us to eternal day.

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5 Raiser of the dead to life !

Save the world from war and strife.
Saviour of rebeUioiLs man I
Prosecute th^ eternal plan.

6 Op'ner of the prnson door I
Captive souls to light restore.
Lamb of God to finish sin !

Bring thy work unto an end. KNEBLii

HYMN 47. C. M.

Natural objects, images of Spiritual.

LO, what a speaking lustre shines
In all the works of Ood ;
His wisdom writ in fairest lines.
His pow'r declar'd abroad.

2 The heavens, adorn'd with mooD and stars,

Express his gloriotM skill ;
The day his strong impression bears.
The night attends his will.

3 Their language through the earth is heard ;

One all-extending voice
Proclaims the cheering, peaceful word,
Which bids the earth rejoice.

4 Behold yon glowing, radiant sun.

Great source of blissful light.
Rejoicing, while hil( course to run,
He sheds effulgence bright !

5 Such is thy law, O God of grace !

Which renovates the soul ;
A law of love, and truth, and peace.
That makes the wounded whole.

6 Nor shall its moral light grow dim,

Or ever fade away ;
The present, gentle, rising beam

Shall shed a boundless day. Ti7Enb

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HYMN 4S. L. M.

God is Love.

WHEN my astoaishM eyes behold
My Maker's works, below, above ;
And read bis name in lines of gold,
I surely know that God is Love.

2 When I'observe his written word,
His promises of grace I prove ;

I wonder men don't praise the Lord,
For Scripture saith that " God is Love,**

3 What gentle streams of pleasure roll !
What quick'ning from the mystic Dove \
Now peace divine Gils all my soul.

And I ran shout " my God is Love,^

4 Now heav'nly courage I'll put on,
For far away my fear is drove ;
ril bow before the living Son,

And loud proclaim, " My God is Love J* H.BALLor.

HYMN 49. 8. M.

Christ fairer than men. P«. slv< 1,3.
/CELESTIAL PowV above,
^^ Impart thy holy fire.
And fill my soul with heav'nly love,
While I attune my lyre.

2 Help me the joyful theme
With pleasure to indite ;

The grace and glory of the Lamb,
The matchless King of Light.

3 Ten thousand times more fair

Than all the sons of men.
Art thou, my Saviour, and my Lord,
My everlasting Friend.

4 Into thy lips were pour'd
Celestial streams of grace ;

That thou might plen*'ouKly afford
To souls in keen distress.

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5 God hath anointed thee
With majesty and powV ;

And universal blessings crown
Thy reign for evermore.

6 All kindred, tongues shall be
The trophies of thy grace ;

RaisM to immortal scenes of joy,
To sing thine endless praise. S. Strei

HYMN 50. L. M.

The Trae Light* John i. 9, &c.

BEHOLD the sun, whose cheering light
Dispels» the darkness of the night ;
Beams from the east his gentle rays.
And in the west his light displays I

2 So, like the sun, did Christ appear,
Or like the bright and morning star ;
Enlightening fill the world below.
That every man the truth may know.

3 The glorious Sun of Righteousness
Came down the nations ail to bless.
To spread the truth from pole to pole,
And bring again the ransomed soul.

4 The lame, the halt, the deaf, the blind,
Tn Jesus shall salvation find ;

And in his name shall all confess.

The Lord is God our Righteousness. Kneei

HYMN 51. L. M.

Religion — a Heaven below.

TO wand Vers in the dismal road
Which leads to- sin's most fatal woe.
Religion points the way to God,

And gives the peace of heaven below.

2 The slaves to error, the destroy'd.

Who neither joy nor comfort know.
In iron servitude employ'd.
Find in Religion — heaven below.

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3 To the oppresty the poor not fed,

Who from the rich quite empty go.
Religion brings fair Zion^s bread,
And fills the soul with hea?'n below.

4 Those who io riches, fame and powV,

Nothing bat anxious cares can know,
Fmd in I^ligion's humble bowV,
That peace which makes a heaven below.

5 The sick, the weak, the dying too,

Who earthly joys nor comforts know,
Io pure religion have a view.
Of things which makes a heaven below.

H. Baliov.

HYMN 52. L. P. M.

FriMD F$, IxiW. 16, 17.

THOU art, O God ! the life and light
Of all this wond'rous world we see ;
Its glow by day, its smile by night.

Are but reflections caught from thee.
Where'er we turn, thy glories shine,
And all things fair and bright are thine.

2 When day, with farewell beam, delays
Among the opening clouds of even.

And we can almost think we gaze

Thro' golden vistas into heaven ;
Those hues that make the sun^s decline
So soft, so radiant, Lord ! are thine.

3 When night, with wings of starry gloom,
O'ershadows all the earth and skies.

Like some dark, beauteous bird, whose plume

Is sparkling with unnumberMeyes;—
That sacred gloom, those fires divine.
So grand, so countless. Lord ! are thine.
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4 When youthful spring around us breathes.
Thy spirit warms her fragrant sigh ;

And ev'ry flower the summer wreathes.

Is born beneath thy kindling eye.
Where'er we turn, thy glories shine,
And all things fair and bright are thine.

Sacred Melodies.

HYMN 53. C. M.

Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.

IN the soft season of thy youth,
In nature's smiling bloom.
Ere we arrive and trembling wait
Its summons to the tomb ;

5 Remember thy Creator God ;

For him thy powers employ ;
Make him thy fear, thy love, thy hope,
Thy confidence and joy.

3 He shall defend and guide thy cause

Through life's uncertain sea.
Till thou art landed on the shore
Of blest eternity.

4 Then seek the Lord betimes, and choose

The path of heavenly truth ;
The earth affords no lovelier sight

Than a religious youth. Salisbury Coi

HYMN 54. L. M.

A Christmas Hymn.

LET all the powers of music join,
In one exalted chorus raise
Loud anthems to the theme divine,
And fill all heaven and earth with praise,

3 To us is born a Son, to reign
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And UDi versa! empire gain,
Through evVy land and ev'ry clime.

3 The banners of his grace unfurrd,
Shall lead to victory and peace;
Shall raise from death a sinking world,
Nor shall his spreading glory cease.

4 A flood of light his path illumes,
And enters ev'ry dark recess ;
An all-devouring flame consumes,
And makes each foe his power confess.

5 In council wonderful and wise»
All human wisdom shall confound,
While death itself before him dies.
And life, and joy, and peace abound.

6 An everlasting Father kind.

The world shall own bis matchless grace.
And evVy child of sorrow find
The favour of his radiaut face.

7 A mighty God, the prince of peace,
Thrones, powers, dominions to him bend ;
And groaning prisoners find release,
Rebellion now shall have an end.

8 Let all the powers below, above.
In one harmonious anthem raise
The honours of the God of love,

And fill the universe with praise. H. Ballou.

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HYMN 55. CM.

Uu'iTersal Depravity. Ps, xiv.
(OOLS in their hearts believe and say,

That all religion's vain ;
There is no God that reigns on high.
Or minds th' affairs of men."

^ From thoughts so dreadful and profane
Corrupt discourse proceeds ;

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And by their impious hands are done
Abomioabie deeds.

3 The Lord, from his celestial throne.

Looked down on things below,
To find the men that sought his grace,
Or did his justice know.

4 He saw that all were gone astray.

Their practice all the same ;
That none did fear his Maker^s hand,
That none did love bis name.

6 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit,
Their slanders never cease ;
How swift to mischief are their feet,
Nor know the paths of peace !

6 Such seeds of sin, that bitter root,

In every heart are found ;

Nor will they bear diviner fruit

Till grace refine the ground. Watts.

HYMN 56. C. M.

The BlessiDfEB »f Nature aikl Grace.

LET heathens to their idols haste.
And worship wood or stone ;
But my delightfut lot is cast
Where the true God is known.

2 In this enlightened, pleasant land.

My happy portion lies ;
Where nature's ev:er bounteous hand
All human want supplies.

3 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord,

Whose precepts give me light.
And consolation still afibrd
Id sorrow's dismal night.

4 I strive ^ch action to approve

To thine all-seeing eye \
No danger shall my hope remove,
For thou art ever nigh.

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5 Thou shall the paths of h'fe display,
Which to thy presence lead ;
Where pleasures dwell without allay,
And joys which never fade.

Watts and Tate varied.

HYMN 57. CM.

The transforming Vision of God,

MY God, the visits of thy face
Afford superior joy
To all the flatten ug world can give,
Or mortal hopes employ.

2 But clouds and darkness intervene.

My brightest joys decline ;
And earth s gay trifles oft ensnare
This wanaring heart of mine.

3 Lord, guide this wandVing heart to thee ;

Unsatisfy'd I stray ;
Break through the shades of sense and sio.
With thy enlivening ray.

4 O let thy beams resplendent shine.

And every cloud remove ;
Transform my powers, and fit my soul
For happier scenes above.

5 Lord, raise my faith, my hope, my heart,

To those transporting joys ;
Then shall I scorn each little snare.
Which this vain world employs.

6 Then, though I sink in death's cold sleep,

To life I shall awake ;
And, in the likeness of my God,
Of heav'nly bliss partake. Mrs. Steele.

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HYMN 58. C. M.

The Voice of Natare prodaimiDg God. P«. zlx.

THE beav'os declare thy glory, Lord,
Which that aioae can fill ;
The firmameDt and stars express
Tbeir great Creator's skill.

2 The dawn of each returaing day

Fresh beams of knowledge brings;
And, from the dark returns of night.
Divine instruction springs.

3 Tbeir powerful language to no realm

Or region is confin'd ;
'Tis nature's voice, and yodersteod
Alike by all mankind.

4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense

Through earth's extent display,
Whose bright contents the circling sun
Does round the world convey.

5 No bridegroom on bis nuptial day,

Has such a cheerful face ;
No giani does like him rejoice
To run bis glorious race.

6 From east to west, from west to east.

Mis restless course be goes ;
And, through his progress, cheerful light

And vital warmth bestows. Tati

HYMN 5ft. L. M.

Nature and Scrtptare compared. Ps, sit.

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.

% The rolling sun, tb»ehengtng lighl-,
Aod^ Mf to and days tby power confess ;
But the blest volume thou hast writ
Beveals tby justice and thy grace.

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3 Sun, mooD and stars coDvey tby praise
Through the whole earth, and Defer stand ;
So when thy truth begau its race,

It touchM and glancM on every land.

4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest^

Till through the world thy truth has ran 3
Till Christ hath all the nations blest
That see the light or feel the suo.

5 Great Sun of righteousness, arise ;

Bless the dark world with heavenly light ^
Thy gospel makes the simple wise.
Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right

6 Thy noblest wonders here we view,
In souls renewM and sins forgiven ;
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soal renew,

And make thy word my guide to heaven. Watts.

HYMN 60. 8. M.

For the Lord's Day Momieg. P«.xiz.

BEHOLD, the morning sun
Begins his glorious way.
His beams through all the nations run.
And life and light convey.

I But where the gospel comes.
It spreads diviner light ;
It calls dead sinners from their tombs,
And gives the blind their sight.

3 How perfect is thy word !
And all thy judgments just !

Forever sure thy promise, Lord,
And we securely trust.

4 My gracious God, how plain
Are thy directions given !

O may I never read in vain.
But find the path to heaven I

5 I hear thy word with love 3
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Send thy good Spirit from above,
To guide me, lest I stray.

6 Whilst with my heart and tongue

J spread thy praise abroad ;

Accept the worship aod the song,

My Saviour and my God. Wi

HYMN 61. L. M.

The Exaltation of Christ Ps, zxi.

DAVID rejoic'd in God his strength,
RaisM to the throne by special grace ^
But Christ the Son appears at length,
Fulfils the triumph and the praise.

2 How great is the Messiah's joy
In the salvation of thy hand !

Lord, thou hast rais'd his kingdom high,
And giv^n the world to his command.

3 Thy goodness grants whatever he will,
Nor doth the least request withhold ;
Blessings of love prevent him still,
And crowns of glory, not of gold.

4 Honour and majesty divine
Around his sacred temples shine ;
Blest w^ith the favour of thy face,

Aud length of everlasting days. Wati

HYMN 63. C. M.

Obedience to God due from all Men.

T ET all the various tribes of men
JL-i To God their homage pay ;
And distant nations of the earth,
One sovereign Lord obey,

2 'Tis his prerogative supreme
O'er subj< ct kings to reign ;
'Tis just that he should rule the world,
Who does the world sustaiu.

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3 The rich, whom he with plenty feeds,

Hb goodness shall coofess ;
The soos of want whom he reliefes.
Their bounteous patron bless.

4 With humble confidence to God

Let all for aid repair ;
For he who first their beings gave,
Will make them still bis care.

5 Blest time ! when all of human birth,

Devoted to bis* name.
Shall to their heirs, his sacred troth
And glorious acts proclaim. Tate, varied,

HYMN 62. S. M.

God*8 tender Care of hii People. P$, jolUi.

THE Lord my shepherd is,
1 shall be well supply'd ;
Since he is mine, and I am his.
What can I want beside ?

He leads me to the pU
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.

Whilst he affords his aid,
I cannot yield to fear ;
Thoagh I should walk through death's dark shade.
My God is with me there.

In sight of all my foes,
He does my table spread ;
My cup with blessings overflows.
And joy exalts my head.

The bounties of his love
Shall crown my future days ;

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Nor from bis house wil! I remove,

Nor cease to speak bis praise. W.

HYMN 64. S. M.

Seeking Divine Forgiveness and Direction. P<. :

TO God I lift my eyes,
My trust is in bis name ;
And they whose hope on him rehes,
Shall never suffer shame.

2 From the first dawning light
Till the dark evening's shade,

For thy salvation, Lord, I wait,
And ask thy heavenly aid.

3 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth ;

Forgive the sins of riper age
And follies of my youth.

4 Thro' all the ways of God,
Both truth and mercy shine.

To those who with religious hearts
To his blest will incline.

5 He those in safety guides
Who his direction seek,

And in bis sacred paths will lead
The bumble and the meek.

6 For thy own goodness' sake.
Save thou my soul from shame ;

And pardon all my sins, though great,

Thro' my Redeemer's name. Tate and

HYMN 65. C. M.

The Church is our Safety and Delight. Ps. xKv'i

THE Lord of glory is my light,
And my salvation too ;
God is my strength, nor will I fear
What mortal flesh can do.

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2 One privilege my heart desires ;
grant me an abode

Among the churches of thy saints,
The temples of my Ood !

3 There shall I ofifer my requests,
Aod see thy glory still ;

Shall hear thy messages of lo?e,
And learn thy holy will.

4 When troubles rise and storms appear,
There may his children hide;

God has a strong pavilion, where
He makes my soul abide.

^ Should friends and kindred, near and dear.
Leave me to want or die.
My God would make my life his care,
And all my need supply.

6 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints.
And keep your courage up ;
He^ll raise your spirit when it faints,

And elevate your hope. Wattjj]

HYMN 66. C. M.

Love to Enemies. P». xxxv. 12-14.

BEHOLD the love, the gen'rous love.
Which holy David shows I
Hark, how his tender pity moves
To his afflicted foes I

2 When they are sick, his soul complains,

And seeoQs to feel the smart ;
The spirit of the gospel reigns,
And melts his pious heart.

3 How did his flowing tears condole^

As for a brother dead !
And, tasting, mortify *d his soul.
Whilst for their life be pray'd !

4 They groan, and curse him on their bed.

Yet still be pleads and mourns ;

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And' double blessings on his head
The righteous God retpros.

5 O glorious Type of heav'nly grace !

Thus Christ the Lord appears ;
Whilst sinners curse, the Saviour prays.
And pities them with tears.

6 He, the true David, Israel's King,

Bless'd and belovM of God,
To saye our souls from death and sin.
Shed his own precious blood. "V

HYMN 67. L. M.

The Divine Being and Perfections. P». zzsvi.

HIGH in the heav'ns, eternal God,
Thy goodness in full glory shines ;
Thy truth shall break tbVo' evVy cloud.
Which veils and darkens thy designs.

2 For ever firm thy justice stands.

As mountains their foundations keep ;
Wise are tlie wonders of thy hands,
Thy judgments are a mighty deep.

3 Thy providence is kind and large.
Both men and beasts thy bounty share ;
The whole creation is thy charge,
But saints are thy peculiar care.

4 O God, how excellent thy grace,
Whence all our hope and comfort springs !
The sons of Adam, in distress.

Fly to the shadow of thy wings.

5 From the provisions of thy house
We shall be fed with rich repast ;
There mercy like a river flows.
And bringd' salvation to our taste.

6 Life, like a fountain full and free.
Springs from the presence of the Lord ;
And in thy light, our souls shall see

The glories promised in ih^ Yiord. Wi

HYMN 68. CM.

Man's Mortality. Ps. zzzix.

TEACH me the measure of my days.
Thou Maker of my frame ;
I would survey life's narrow space.
And learn how frail I am.

2 A span is all that we can boast.
How short the fleeting time I
Man is but vanity and dust,
In all his flow'r and prime.

' 3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain ;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all their noise is vain.

4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show.
Some dig for golden ore ;
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And straight are seeu no more.

5 What should I wish or wait for then

From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.

6 This fruitless search no more be mine^

Such hopes I now recal ;
My earthly prospects I resign.

And make my God my all. Watts.

HYMN 69. L. M.

Charity rewarded. Ps. zli.

BLEST is the man, whose tender care
Relieves the poor in their distress ;
Whose pity wipes the widow's tear,
Wiiose hand supports the fatherless.

2 H»a heart contrives for their relief

More good than his own hand can do j
He, in the time of gen'ral grief,
Shall 6nd the Lord has pity too.
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3 His soul shall live secure on earth,
With secret blessings on his bead ;
When drought, and pestilence, and dearth
Around him multiply their dead.

4 Or if he languish on his couch,
God will pronounce his sins forgiven ;
Will save him with a healing touch,

Or take his willing soal to heav*n. Watts.

HYMN 70. C. M.

In Time of War. Ps. xliv.

OLORD, our fathers oft have told.
In our attentive ears,
Thy wonders in their days perform^
And in more ancient years.

S 'Twas not their courage, nor their sword.
To them salvation gave ;
'Twas not their number nor their strength,
That did their country save.

3 By thy right hand, thy powVful arm,

Whose succour they implor'd.
Thy providence protected them,
Who thy great name ador'd.

4 As thee, their God, our fathers own'd,

So thou art still our King ;
O therefore, as thou didst to them.
To us deli V Vance bring.

5 We will not trust our sword nor bow.

When we in war engage ;
But thee, who canst subdue our foe.
And calm their haughty rage.

6 To thee the glory we'll ascribe.

From whom salvation came ;
Tn God our shield we will rejoice,
And ever bless thy name. Tate vancd.

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HYMN 71. C. M.

Universal Praise. Ps, xl?ii.
^\ FOR a shout of sacred joy
^^ To God the sov'reigo King !
Let ev^ry land their tongues employ,
And hymns of triumph sing.

2 Whilst angels shout their lofty praise,

Let mortals learn their strains ;
Let all the earth their voices raise,
O^er all the earth he reigns'.

3 Rehearse his praise with awe profound,

Let knowledge lead the song ;
Nor mock him with a solemn sound
Upon a thoughtless tongue.

4 In Israel stood his ancient throne,
He lov'd that chosen race ;
But now he calls the world his own,
' And heathen taste his grace. Watts.

HYMN 72. S. M.

Gospel Worship and Order. P«. zlviii..

GREAT is the Lord our God,
And let his praise be great ;
He makes the church his blest abode,
His most delightful seat.

2 Far as thy name is known.
The world declares thy praise ;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne
Their songs of honour raise.

\ Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell ;
Compass and view thy holy ground,
And mark the building well ;

I The order of thy house.
The worship of thy court,
The cheerful songs, the solemn vowb.
And make a fair report

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5 How decent and how wise !
How glorious to behold !
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes.
And rites adorn'd with gold.

€ The God we worship now
Will guide us till we die ;
Will be our God whilst here below,
Our God above the sky.

HYMN 73. L. M.

Divine Protection, Grace and Truth. PsA

MY God, in whom are all the springs
Of boundless love, and grace unknow
Hide me beneath thy spreading wings,
Till the dark cloud be overblown.

2 Up to the heavens, I raise my cry ;
The Lord will my desires perform ;
He sends his angel from the sky.

And saves me from the threatening storm.

3 Be thou exalted, O my God I
Above the heav*ns where angels dwell ;

/Thy powV on earth be known abroad^
And ladd to land tby wonders tell.

4 My heart is fix'd, my song shall raise
Immortal honours to thy name ;
Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise !
My tongue, the glory of my frame.

5 High o*eT the earth bis mercy reigns.
And reaches to the utmost sky ;

His truth to endless years remains,
When lower worlds dissolve and die.

6 Be thou exalted, O my God !

Above the heavens where angels dwell ;
Thy pow'r on earth be known abroad,
Aad laad to iand thy wonders tell.

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HYMN 74. C. M.

For the Lord's Day Momiog. Pt, Ixiii.

EARLY, my God, without delay,
I baste to seek thy face.
My thirsty spirit faints away.
Without thy cheering grace.

^ So pilgrims on the scorching sand,
Beneath a burning sky.
Long for a cooling stream at hand.
And they most drink or die.

3 IVe seen thy glory and thy pow'r

Through all thy temple shine ;
My God, repeat that beav'nly hour.
That vision so divine.

4 Not all the blessings of a feast

Can please my soul so well.
As when thy richer grace I taste,
And in thy presence dwell.

5 Not life itself, with all its joys.

Can my best passions move ;
Nor raise so high my cheerful voice,
As thy forgiving love.

6 Thus, till my last expiring day,

I'll bless ra^ God and King ;
Thus will I lift my hands to pray,

And tune my lips to sing. Watts.

HYMN 75, 8. M.

Delight in Divine Worship. P«. Ixiii.

MY God, permit my tongue
With joy to call thee mine ;
And let my early cries prevail,
To taste thy love divine.

2 Within thy churches. Lord,
I long to find my place ;
Thy pow'r and glory to behold.
And feel thy quick'ning grace.
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3 For life, without thy lofe.
No relish can afford ;

No joy can be comparM with this,
To serve and please the Lord*

4 To thee I'll lift my hands.
And praise thee whilst I live ;

Not the gay scenes of time and sense
Such pure delight can gi?c.

5 Since thou hast been my help,
To thee my spirit flies ;

And on thy watchful providence
My cheerful hope relies.

6 The shadow of thy wings
My soul ^n safety keeps ;

I follow where my Father leads,
And he supports my steps.

HYMN 76. C. M.

Jesus crowned Lord ef all. laa. xi. 10. H€Lb» ii. 14. 12

ALL hail the power of Jesus' name !
Let angels prostrate fall I
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And own him Lord of all.

% Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
A remnant weak and small ;
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And own him Lord of all.

3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget

The wormwood and the gall ;
Go — spread your trophies at his feet.
And own him Lord of all.

4 Babes, men, and sires, who know his love^

Who feel your sin and thrall,
Now joy with all the hosts above.
And own him Lord of all.

5 Let every kindred, every tribe,

Oo this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe.
And owa him Lord o( &\\«

6 Othat with yodder sacred throng,
We at his teet may fall !
We*ll join the everlasting soDg,
And owD him Lord of alt. Rippon's ColL

HYMN 77. C. M.

The times of refreshing;. Isa. xxv. 6. Exod, zizi. 17. Xm. zi. ^.

ON Zion, bis most holy mount,
God will a feast prepare ;
And Israel's sons, and Gentile lands,
Shall in the banquet share.

2 Marrow and fatness are the food.

His bounteous hand bestows :
Wine on the lees, and well refinM,
In rich abundance flows.

3 See to the vilest of the vile

A free acceptance given !
See rebels, by adopting grace,
Sit with the heirs of heaven !

4 The painM, the sick, the dying now

To ease and health restor'd,
With eager appetites partake
The plenties of the board.

5 But O what draughts of bliss unknown,

What dainties shall be given.
When, with the myriads round the throne,
We join the feast of heaven.

6 There joys immeasurably high

Shall overflow the soul.
And springs of life, that never dry,

In thousand channels roll. Rippok's Colk

HYMN 78. L. M.

'The great Jubilee of Eternity. Numb. z. 10. Isa, zzvii. IS.
Zwh. z. 14, 16, 17. 1 Thea. iv. 16. 1 Cor. zv. 23.

LOUD let the tuneful trumpet sound.
And spread the joyful tidings round:
Let every soul witb transport hear^
And hail tbs Lord's accepted year*

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2 Ye debtors, whom he gives to knovfi
That you ten thousand talents owe.
When humbled at his feet you fall,
Your gracious God forgives them all.

3 Slaves that have borne the heavy chain^
Of sin and belfs tyrannic reign,

To liberty assert your claim.

And urge the great Redeemer's name. •

4 The rich inheritance of heaven.
Your joy, your boast, is freely giv*n ;
Fair Salem your arrival waits.
With golden streets and pearly gates.

5 Her blest inhabitants no more
Bondage and poverty deplore ;
No debt, but love immensely great,
The joy still rises with the debt,

6 O happy souls, that know the sound I
Celestial light ttieir steps surround,
And shew the jubilee begun.

Which through eternal years shall run. Doddridoe.

HYMN 79. C. M.

Door. JbAft z. 7,9,16.
A WAKE, our souls, and bless his name,
-™- Whose mercies never fail ;
Who opens wide a door of hope
In Achor's gloomy vale.

2 Behold the portal wide displayed,

The building strong and fair ;
Within are pastures fresh and green,
And living streams are there.

3 Enter, my soul, with cheerful haste.

For Jesus is the door ;
Nor fear the serpent^s wily arts.
Nor fear the lion's roar.

4 O, may thy grace the nations lead,

And Ji^ws end Gentiles come.
All travelling through one beauleous \^\»
To oae eterasA home \ I>ot>iiu\t>Q(^.

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HYMN 80. L. M.

€nory and Grace io Immannel. 1 Cor.iSh 9 Cor. z.l7. . J<4.zl7.25.

NOW to (Jtb Lord a noble song !
Awake, niy soul ! awake, mj tongue I
Hosanna to th' eternal Name,
And all his boundless love proclaim*

2 See where it shines in Jesus' face.
The brightest image of his grace :
God, in the person of his Son,

Has all his mightiest works outdone.

3 The spacious earth, and spreading flood,
Proclaim the wise, the pow'rful God,
And thy rich glories from afar
Sparkle in every rolling star :

4 But in his looks a glory stands.
The noblest labour of thine hands :
The pleasing lustre of his eyes
Outshines the wonders of the skies.

5 Grace ! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme ;
My thoughts rejoic-e at Jesus' name i
Ye angeU, dwell upon the sound ;

Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground !

6 Oh may I live to reach the place
Where he unveils his lovely face ;
Where all his beauties you behold.

And sing his name to harps of gold I Watts.

HYMN 8U C. M.

Kiof^om of Christ. Rem, xi. 15. Psa.lzixix. 29. Ztch. is. 1(K

LO I what a glorious sight appears
To our believing eyes !
The earth and seas are pass'd away,
And the old rolling skies.

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2 From the third heaven, where God resides,

That holy, happy place,
The New-Jerusalem comes down,
AdornM with shining grace.

3 Attending angels shout for joy.

And the bright armies sing,
" Mortals, behold the sacred seat
Of our descending King."

4 The God of glory down to men

Removes his blest abode ;
Men, the dear objects of his grace.
And he, the loving God.

5 His own soft hand shall wipe the tears

From every weeping eye.
And pains, and groans, and griefs, and fears,
And death itself shall die.

6 How long, dear Saviour, O how long !

Shall this bright hour delay ?
Fly swifter round, ye wheels of time.

And bring the welcome day. Watti.

HYMN 82. C. M.

High Priest, Merciful and Faithful, Heh, ii. 17. vii. 27.

WITH joy we meditate the grace
Of our High Priest above ;
His heart is made of tenderness,
His bowels melt with love.

2 Touch'd with a sympathy within,

He knows our feeble frame.
He knows what sore temptations mean,
For he has felt the same.

3 But spotless, innocent, and pure,

The great Redeemer stood.
While Satan's fiery darts he bore,
And did resist to blood.

4 He, in the days of feeble flesh.

Poured out bis cries and leaTs^

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And io his measure feels afresh
WhatevVy member bears.

5 He'll never quench the smoking flax,

But raise it to a flame ;
The bruised reed he never breaks.
Nor scorns the meanest name.

6 Then let our humble faith address

His mercy and his powV, .^
We shall obtain deliv ring grace

In the distressing hour. Watts.

HYMN 83. Six Line Long Metre.

Shepherd. John z. 11. Isa, xl. 11.

THE Lord my pasture shall prepare.
And feed me with a shepherd's care ;
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye ;
My noon day walks he sbi^li attend.
And all my midnight hours defend.

^ When in the sultry glebe I faint,
Or on the thirsty mountains pant,
To fertile vales, aud dewy meads.
My weary wandVing steps he leads
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow.
Amid the verdant landscape flow. t

3 Though in the paths of death I tread.
With gloomy horrors overspread.
My stedfast heart shall fear no ill,
For thou, O Lord, art with me still ;
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade.

4 Though in a bare and rugged way,
Through devious lonely wilds I stray,
Thy bounty shall my pains beguile ;
Tbe barren wilderness shall smile.
With sudden greens and herbage crown'd,

Aod streams shall murmur all around. Ki^m^o^.

HYMN 84. S. M.

Way, Troth and Life. John xiv. 6. fi. 37, 44, 45.

I AM, saith Christ, the Way 5
Now, if we credit him,
All other paths must lead astray,
How fair soe'er they seem.

2 I am, saith Christ, the Truth :
Then all that lack this test.

Proceed it from an angel's mouth.
Is but a lie at best.

3 I am, saith Christ, the Life :
Let this be seen by faith ;

It follows, without further strife,
Tliat all beside is death.

4 If what those words aver.
The Holy Ghost apply ;

The simplest christian shall not err,

Nor be deceived nor die. Wesley's CoIL

HYMN 85. C. M.

The Glories of Redemption. /««. i. 1-3. Htb. ix. 26. 1 Pef. il. 24.

FATHER, how wide thy glory shines !
How high thy wonders rise !
Known through the earth by thousand signs,
By thousands through the skies.

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy pow'r.

Their motions speak thy skill ;
And ou the wings of e?'ry hour
We read thy patience still.

3 Part of thy name divinely stands

On all thv creatures writ.
They shew the labour o\ thy hands,
The impress oi thy feet.

4 But when we view thy grand design

To save rebellious worms.
Where wisdom, power and goodness shine.
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5 Our tboogbts are lost in rev'reod awe ;

We love, and we adore ;
The holy angels never saw
So much of God before.

6 O may I bear some humble part

Id that immortal song ;
Wonder and joy shall tune my heart.

And love command my tongue. Watts.

HYMN 86. C. M.

The glad Tidings of SalTatioo. Luke L 72, 73, 74. Htb. iii. 13-

jicts z. 43.

SALVATION !— Oh the joyful sound !
'Tis pleasure to our ears ;
A sovereign balm for ev'ry wound,
A cordial for our fears.

2 Bury'd in sorrow and in sin.

At hell's dark door we lay ;
B ut we arise by grace divine
To see a heav'nly day.

3 Salvation I — let the echo fly

The spacious earth around ;
While all the armies of the sky

Conspire to raise the sound. Watts.

HYMN 87. Hallelujah Metre.

God*8 love eternal and onchaoeeable. Psa. zlii. 11. Ita. Uv. 9, 10.

OM Y distrustful heart I
How small thy faith appears !
But greater, Lord, thou art
Than all my doubts and fears.
Did Jesus once upon me shine 1
Then Jesus is forever mine.

2 Unchangeable his will.

Though dark may be my iirame ;
His loving heart is still
Eternally the same :
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My soul through many changes goes ;
His love no variation knows.

Thou, Lord, wilt carry on,

And perfectly perform
The work thou hast begun
In me a sinful worm :
Midst all my fears, and sin, and woe,
Thy spirit will not let me go.

The bowels of thy grace

At .first did freely move :
I still shalPsee thy face,
And feel that God is love.
Myself into thine arms I cast ;
Lord, save, O save, my soul at last. L. H. G

HYMN 88. L. M.

The Loving Kindnew of the Lord Jesus. Ps, zxxvi. 7, 8, 9. ]xiift«

3. Ixxvi. 15.

AWAKE, my soul, in joyful lays.
And sing thy great Redeemer s praise ;
He justly claims a song from me.
His loving kindness, O how free !

2 He saw me ruinM in the fall,

Yet lovM me notwithstanding all !
He savM me from my lost estate ;
His loving kindness, O how great !

3 Though numVous hosts of mighty foes.
Though earth and hell my way oppose,
He safely leads my soul along ;

His loving kindness, O how strong !

4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud,
Has gather'd thick, and thnnderM louc})
He near my soul has always stood ;
His loving kindness, O bow good !

5 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale,
Soon all my mortal powVs must fail ;
Oh ! may my last expiring breath,
Ws lovihg kindness sing, in death.

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6 Then. let me moant and soar away.
To the bright world of endless day ;
And sing, with rapture and surprise,
His loving kindness, in the skies. Ripfon's Cvli.

HYMN 89. L. M.

The Hope which is the Anchor of the Soal. 1 Pet, i. 13. Psa,
Izxxiv. \% Rem, y\i. 24, 25. Heb. y'u 19.

OGOD, my Sun, thy blissful rays
Irradiate, warm, and guide my heart ;
How dark, how mournful are my days.
If thine enlivening beams depart !

2 Sctrce through the shades, a glimpse of day
Appears to these deBiring eyes ;

But shall my drooping spirit say,

** The cheerful morn will never rise V*

3 O let me not despairing mourn,
Though gloomy darkness spreads the sky ;
My glorious Sun will yet return,

And night with all its horrors fiy.

4 O, for the bright, the joyful day.
When hope shall in assurance die !
So tapers lose their feeble ray

Beneath the Sun's refulgent eye. Rippom's CoU,

HYMN 90. L. M.

Hoping. JffcaA vii. 8, 9. P«a. xliii. 5. Prov. ziii. 12. J2om. iv.

18, 19, 20.

WHY sinks my weak, desponding mind ?
Why heaves my heart the anxious sigh ?
Can sovereign goodness be unkind ?
Am I not safe if God be nigh ?

^ He holds all nature in his hand :
That gracious hand on which I live,
Does life, and time, and death command,
And has immortal joys to give.

3 'Tis he supports this fainting frame,
On him alone my hopes recline ;

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The wond'rous glories of his name

How wide tbe^ spread ! how bright they shine !

4 Infinite wisdom ! boundless power !
Unchanging faithfulness and love I
Here let me trust while J adore,
Nor from my refuge e'er remove. Mrs. S:

HYMN 91. 8. M.

Rejoicing in the Hope set before us. James ▼. 11. Pt,C3

Hab, iii. 17, 18.

NOW let our voices join
To form a sacred song ;
Te pilgrims, in Jebovah*s ways,
With music pass along.

2 How strait the path appears,
How open and how fair !

No lurking gins t' entrap our feet ;
No fierce destroyer there.

3 But flow'rs of paradise
In rich profusion spring ;

The Sun of glory gilds the path,
And dear companions sing*

4 See Salem's golden spires
In beauteous prospect rise ;

And brighter crowns than mortals wear

. . M.cu sparKle through the skies.

5 All honour to his name.
Who marks the shining way ;

To him, who leads the >^and'rers on

To realms of endless day. Doddri:

HYMN 92. Sevens Metre.

Praise. Ps. vii. 17. ziii. 6. czxx?. S.

CHILDREN of the heavenly King,
As we journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways !

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2 Ye are trav'lliog home to God,
Id the ways the Fathers trod ;
Tbey are bappy now, and ye
SooQ their happiness shall see.

3 O, ye baDish'd seed, be glad !
Christ our Advocate is made !
Us to save, our flesh assumes.
Brother to our souls becomes.

4 Shout, ye little flock, and bless'd.
You OD Jesus* throne shall rest :
There your seat is now preparM,
There your kingdom and reward.

5 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of your land :
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you, uodismay'd, go on.

6 Lord, obediently we go.
Gladly leaving all below ;
Only thou our leader be.

And we still will follow thee. Cevnick.

HYMN 93. 0. M.

^^t precious to them that believe. Gal iv. 26. Bom, z. 11.

1 Ptter ii. 7.

JESUS 1 I love thy charming name,
'Tis music to mine ear ;
Fain would I sound it out so loud.
That earth and heaven might hear.

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul,

My transport and my trust ;
Jewels to thee are gaudy toys,
And gold is sordid dust.

3 All my capacious powers can wish, V^

In thee doth richly meet ;
Nor to my eyes is light so dear.
Nor friendship half so sweet
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4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart,

And shed its fragrance there ;
The noblest balm of all its wounds.
The cordial of its care.

5 ril speak the honours of thy name

With my last labouring breath ;
And dying, clasp thee in my arms.

The antidote of death. DoddriomO

HYMN 04. Eights and Sevens Metre.

Praise. Pta. xli¥. 8. Ixvii. 7« czzxf i. 1—4.

MIGHTY Qod, while angels bless thee.
May an infant lisp thy nanoe ?
Lord of men, as well as angels.

Thou art ev'ry creature's theme.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

2 Lord of evVy land and nation,

Ancient of eternal days !
Sounded through the wide creation

Be thy just and awful praise.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

3 For the grandeur of thy nature,

Grand beyond a seraph's thought ;
For created works of power,

Works with skill and kindness wrought,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

4 For thy providence, that governs

Through thine empire's wide domain ;
Wings an angel, guides a sparrow,

Blessed be thy gentle reign.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

vl^ut thy rich, thy free redemption,
Dark through brightness all along ;
Thought is poor, and poor expression.

Who dare sing that awful song ?
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Ameo.

6 Brightness of the Father's giory,
Shall thy praise uDUtter'd lie ?
Fly, my tongue, such guilty silence !

Sing the Lord who came to die.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. Robiksov.

HYMN 95. L. M.

ThankagWing. Psa. XTf,S. ciii. 8 — 10. czlr. 14^15.

YE sons of men, with joy record
The various wonders of the Lord ;
And let bis power and goodness sound
ThroQgh all your tribes, the earth around.

% Let the high heavens your songs invite.
Those spacious fields of brilliant light,
Where sun, and moon, aod planets roll.
And stars, that glow from pole to pole.

3 Sing, earth, in verdant robes array'd,
Its herbs and flow'rs, its fruits and shade :
Peopled with life of various forms.
Of fish, and fowl, and beasts, and worms.

^ View the broad sea's majestic plains,
Aod think how wide its Maker reigns ;
That band remotest nations joins,
And OD each wave his goodness shines.

^ fi<it, 1 that brighter world above.
Where lives and reigns incarnate love I
God*8 only Son, in flesh arrayed,
^or man, a bleeding victim made.

^ Thither, my soul, with rapture soar ;
There, in the land of praise, adore ;
The theme demands an angels lay,
l^mands an everlasting day. Doddridge.

HYMN 96 C.M. -^

^* Charity Lectures. Matt yA% Prow. xi. 25. ICar.xilU.
J^ATHER of mercies ! send thy gr^ce^
rj" All pow'rful from above,
-■0 form, in our obedieot eoul0|
The image of thy love. a

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2 O, may our s3nDpatbiziog breastfl

That gen'rouB pleasure know,

Kiodly to share in others' joy.

And weep for others' woe !

3 When the roost helpless sods of grief

In low distress are laid.
Soft be our hearts their pains to feel,
And swift our hands to aid.

4 So Jesus look'd oo dying man, 'c ■•

When thron'd above the skies ; » \

And midst the embraces of his God,
He felt compassion rise.

5 On wings of love the Saviour flew.

To raise us from the ground ;
And shed the riches of his blood,

A balm for every wound. Doddridge

HYMN 97. C. M.

At the Dedication of Children. 1 Cw. vU- 14. MaiU zix. 15.

14, 15.

^EE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
^ 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 We bring them,'^ Lord, in thankful hands,

And yield them up to thee ;

Joyful that we' ourselves are thine,

^ Thine let our offspring be.

4Tr« little flock, with pleasure hear j
Ye children, seek his face ;
And fly with transport to receive
The blessiDgs of his grace

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5 If orphans tbey are left behind.
Thy guardian care we trust :
That care shall heal our bleeding hearts,

If weeping o'er their dust. Doddrid«e.

HYMN 98. C. M.

At the Dedication of Child rea. ifa//. xviii. 3, 10. Gefi.z?ii. 7.

Rom. XV. 8. Mark x. 14.

HOW ]arge the promise ! how divine.
To Abraham and his seed !
'* 111 be a God to thee and thine,
Sopplying all their need."

2 Tba words of his extensive love

From age to age endure ;
The angel of the covWnt proves,
And seals the blessing sure.

3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms,

To our great fathers given ;
He takes young children to his arms,
And call them heirs of heaven.

4 Our God, how faithful are his ways !

His love endures the same ;
Nor from the promise of his grace.
Blots out the children's name. Watt0.

HYMN 99. Eights and Sevens Metre.

New Tear*8 Day. Gen. ix. tt. P«a.lxv.ll. Izxiv.lC

COME, thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing tby grace ;
Streams of mercy never ceasing,

Call for songs of loudest praise :
Teach me some melodious sonnet.

Sung by flaming tongues above :
Praise the mount — O, fix me on it ;
Mount of God's unchanging love.

9 Here I raise my Ebenezer

Hither by thy help I'm come i

And I hope, by tby good pleasure,

Safely to arrive at home :
Jesus sought me when a;itranger

Wand'ring from the fold of God ;
He, to save ray soul from danger,

loterpos'd with precious blood.

3 O ! to grace how great a debtor

Daily Vm constraiuM to be !
Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter.

Bind my wandVing heart to thee !
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it ;

Prone to leave the God I love —
Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it ;

Seal it from thy courts above. Robi

HYMN 100. C. M.

Gospel Invitation.

LET evVy mortal ear attend.
And evVy heart rejoice ;
The trumpet of the gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.

2 Rivers of love and mercy here

In a rjch ocean join ;
Salvation in abundance flows.
Like floods of milk and wine.

3 The happy gates of gospel grace

'Stand open night and day ;
Lord, we are come to seek supplies,

And drive our wants away. VI

HYMN 101. L. M.

The Messiah.

FROM Jesse's root a Branch did rise,
Whose fragrance fills the lofty skies i
Which spreads its leaves from pole to pole,
A healing balm for every soul.

2 The sick, the weak, the halt, and blind,
Ip him do aid and comfort find,

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A remedy for every wound,
Or mortal pain that can be found.

S This is the Saviour long foretold,
Hear him, ye deaf; ye blind, behold !
He*8 come to make his grace abound.
As far as sin, or death is found.

4 No sigh, nor groan, the world shall hear.
He wipes away the falling tear ;

He breaketb darkness* powerful chain,
And peace eternally shall reign.

5 No more on earth shall discord rise,
Nor warriors meet with hateful eyes !
Their pointed weapons shall no more
breaking with the crimson gore 1

fi Long as the sno shall gild the mom,
Or moon shall fill her silver horn,
Or life, or beiog, shall remain,
So loDg Messiah's love shall reign, K5BELAnd.

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HYMN lOg. L, M.

The Brightncfii of God's GTory.
HAT dazzling light is that which shines.

Beaming refulgent from the east
^lestial splendour through all climes.
And makes each child of sorrow blest ?

* ^t is the Sun of Righteousness,
The brightness of the great 1 AM !
Iq him Jehovah manifests
His mercy, love, and grace to man.

^ He made, from darkness, light to shine ;
So in each heart of Adam's race
He beams the light of life divine,
And comforts all its deep distress »

4 Immoj^ Radiance of Life I
In brighter flames ol brilliance move,
Till all are turn'd from sin and strife
To sing the deathless song of love. S. 3TiLi.^X¥.ik.

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HYMN 103. L. M.

IJoto me every knee thall bow, ftc. 7sa. zW. 23, 25. J

11. PhiUpiulQjlh

TH* onchangeable Jehovah saitb,
I, by myself, have truly sworn ;
The word*8 gone forth in righteousness.
Nor shall the sacred word return :

^ That every knee, above, below,
Shall humbly bow before my throne :
And every soul my truth shall know —
In me they've life and strength alone :

3 That every tongue shall loudly sing.
To Jesus Christ, the living Lord ;
And make the highest arches ring
In praises of the faithful Word.

4 Thus shall my name be glorify *d,
By all in earth and heav'n above ;
In nie shall every soul confide,

And taste the streams of heav'niy love. Kni

HYMN 104. C. M.

The Blessings of the Gospel. Matt. zi. 5.

WHAT glorious tidings do I hear
From my Redeemer's tongue !
I can no longer silence bear ;
I'll burst into a song !

2 The blind receive their sight again,

The lame can walk abroad ;

The foulest leper's washed clean.

The deaf can hear the word.

3 The dead are rais'd to life anew,

By renovating grace ;
The glorious gospel's preach 'd to you.
The poor of Adam's race.

4 O, wond'rous type of things divine,

When Christ displays his love.
To raise from wo the sinking mind,
To reiga in realmn above.

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> Employ, my- soal, thy noblest pow'rsy
Id praisiDg Christ the Lamb ;
There ne'er was grace like this before
Hosannah to bia name I S. Stbbxtbr.

HYMN105, CM.

The Gospel Mission. Mark zvi. 15) 16.

/^O, saith a risen Saviour, go,
" My gospel preach to all ;
l^i the most distant nations know,
Aod hear, my gracious call.

^ Proclaim aloud my gospel free.
And every creature teach ;
That they may my salvation see.
My gospel faithful preach.

^ The blest effects then you shall see
Iq them who do believe ;
Their souls, from sin and death set free,
By faith in me shall live.

* For want of faith in them that hear.
The word is not receiv'd ;
^fom sin, and death, and every fear.
Their souls are not reliev'd. H. Ballov.

HYMN 106. CM.

The Message of the Angels to the Shepherds.

l^H AT sudden glories did surprise

^ Shepherds who watch'd their fold !
A heavenly form salutes their eyes,
ArrayM in shining gold !

Twas night, and gloomy darkness hung

Over the lands afar ;
"hepberds in pensive numbers sung.

Or watch'd the twinkling star.

^p musing on the prophecies
Of glories then to come ;
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With glimmering hopes and longing eyes.
They of Messiah sung.

4 But lo ! the long-expected day ^

Salntes their wishful eyes ;
While heav'niy grace makes a display.
Which strikes them with surprise.

5 Trembling they stand, as in amaze.

To see the vision bright ;
They steadfast on the angel gaze,
While wrapt in silent night.

6 August the words which silence break,

And charming to their ears ;
While all their tremblings them forsake,
And they forget their fears.

7 Behold ! the tidings which we bring

To you of heavenly grace,

Is of your long-expected King,

The Saviour of your race !

8 To-day is bom, in Bethlehem,

The long-expected Light,
To rule the New Jerusalem,

And turn to day the night. H. B.

HYMN 107. C. M.

What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. .

WHEN God would on the Gentiles rise,
In light of truth divine,
He blest his holy servant's eyes
With visions most sublime.

2 The law and prophets open'd were,

While he the vision saw ;
The covenant of grace was there,
Descending from the law.

3 Like to a vessel, that contain'd

The Gentile and the Jew ;
AH that the promises had nam'd,
Presented were to view.

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4 What God hath cleans'd is DOt uDcIean,
The vision truly saith ;
Knowledge of what these words do mean
Enlarged th* apostle'^ faith. H. Ballov.

HYMN 108. C. M.

By Grace are ye saved, &c. Eph. ii. 3*

I)Y grace the great Salvation comes,
^■-* Through faith of Christ, our Lord ;
^ot by the works which we have done.
But by th' eternal Word.

^ The power of God, in Christ reveal'd,
Created us anew ;
And by his Holy Spirit seal'd
His children, just and true.

3 As God ordain'd that we sboald live
In peace and heav'nly love.
Re doth his Holy Spirit give.
And comforts from above.

^ Then let us always watchful be,
T' improve the heav'nly grace,
Aod live from works of darkness free,
And run the beav'nly race. H. Ballou.

HYMN 109. L. p. M.

Several Scriptures on the Kingdom of Christ.

TO Christ the Son, the Father epake,
^ Lo ! ask of me, and I will make
The heathen to thy sceptre bend ;
The utmost parts of all the earth
Are thine inheritance by birth.
And wide thine empire shall extend.

% Now Jesas waves his sceptre high,
Unfurk his banners in the sky.

While loud the gospel trumpets sound '^

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Ht8 enemies with sore dismay,
Retire in baste and yield the day.

While trophies to the Lord abound. '

S Before him kings and tyrants fall,
Detest their crowns, and on him call,

And he a pardon freely gives ;
The world, in sin, was dead before,
To life, the world, he will restore.

And in him all the world shall live.

4 O Lord, thy government shall be
Extended wide, from sea to sea,

And long thy sceptre thou shalt hold ;
As lon^ as sun or moon shall shine.
Thou Kin^ of all the earth shall reign,

The mysteries of thy grace unfold. H. B

HYMN 110. C. M.

The Reigo of CbrUt P«. Izzii.

JESUS his empire shall extend ;
Beneath his gentle sway,
Kingsof the earth shall humbly bend.
And his commands obey.

^ From sea to sea, from shore to shore,
All nations shall be blest ;
We hear the noise of war no more.
He' gives bis people rest.

3 As rain descends in gentle showVt

In the returning spring,
And calls to life each fragrant flowV,
Which makes the turtle sing ;

4 So Jesus, by his heavenly grace.

Descends on man below ;
His blessings, on the human race,
In gentle currents flow.

5 Long as the sun shall rule the day,

Or mooo shall cheer the nighty

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The Sariour sball his sceptre sway
With uncontrolled might.

^ All that the reign of sin destroyed
The Saviour shall restore ;
And, from the treasures of the Lordy

Shall gives us blessings more. H. Ballov •

HYMN 111. S. M.

Confidence in God. Iro. zii. 2.

BEHOLD, the mighty God,
In whom I live and move»
I^a my Salvation, and my Lord,
My life, my joy, my love*

* In him secure 1*11 trust.

Who earth's foundations laid ;
^^or e'er withdraw my confidence,
Nor will I be afraid.

The Lord Most High's my strength ;
In him my soul is strong :
X'll sing as with an angel's voice ;
Jehovah is my song.

To draw my soul from him.
In vain temptations roll ;
Since He, in mercy, has become

Salvation to my soul. S. Streetbb*

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HYMN 112. S. M.

Viewing Cbri^, by Faith. Heb. zii. 22, 23.

ORD we unite our hearts.
And humbly bend to thee ;
While we, by faith, approach the mount*.
And our Redeemer see.

^ Lo, in those brilliant courts,
Ten thousand angels sing ;
And human spirits, perfect made,.
Their grateful tributei brings

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3 So help thy chiklren, Lofd,
Who to this place have come ;

To join their hearts aiKi voice ia praise,
For life, through Christ, thy Son.

4 Dear Lamb, come, maoifest,
Id every soul, thy love ;

And make our penitential hearts
In swift obedience mov«. ^

5 Grant each of us, dear Lord,
Sufficiency of grace.

With reverence and godly fear
Acceptably to praise.

6 O help us. Lord, to pray ;
Assist to bea,r and preach ;

And bless our worshipping this day,
We humbly thee beseech.

7 And when these days are oV
Of worshipping below,

O may we learu to praise thee more.

And all thy councils know. S. Stre

HYMN 113. L. M.

Humiliation. Joel ii. 13—17.

IN Zion let the trumpet blow,
The congregation gaiher'd be ;
Let old and young together go.
To worship on the suppliant knee.

^ In one assembly let them bend.
Together hear the sacred word ;
Their heart, and not their garments rend,
And turn their face to serve the Lord.

3 Let priests, the ministers of God,
Between the porch and altar weep ;
And send their suppliant cries abroad.
That God would spare his wand'ring sheep.

4 The Lord is merciful and ^ust,
His kindaeas be hath ever Bhoym ',

him let all the nationt Iriiil,
3r in the Lord we liv« alone.

^ho koovs but that the Lord will send
is blessings down upon our race?

trust io him ! he is our friend ;

friend to souls when in distress. Kkeblanb.

HYMN 114. L. M.

The San of Righteoosoess.

Tow bright that sun that makes our day,
-^ How powerful is each quickening ray I
> distant lands and worlds unknown
s liie-cr«atiijg beams have flown.

ie light of Christ is brighter far ;
MnparM with him, the sun*s a star,
ore brilliant are his rays divine,
id with a clearer lustre shine.

ore dark tlie regions of the soul
' Ciirist iltuniM, than the north pole,
hen Sol's bright face is turn'd away,
id night and cold succeed the day— -

^d colder too are our dead hearts,
>ll he his warming beams imparts ;
^hen into love the passions flow,
>ke limped streams fsom ice and snow.

o more impartial is the sun
o planets which around him turn,
han Christ, whose universal love
ills earth below, and heaven above.

dearth dischargM from winter's cold,
'ft zephyrs breathe and buds unfold,
'e fields and meadows drest in green,
^eet birds are heard and dowers are seen.

't greater freedom do we find

ben Christ unbars th' imprisonM mind,

*d softfff graces breathe within,

W grace aabdaes the power of Bin.

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8 And more melodious songs are sung,
Aod sweeter graces too among
Tbe ooQ?erts to the gospel theme,
ThaD lilies io the vallies green. H. Bi

HYMN 115. L. M.

The Power of DarkDess. •

WHEN the blest light of day declines.
And night with murky clouds oombiaei
The pilgrim oft his way mistakes ;
For the wrong road» the right forsakes.

2 The toils of error now come on,
The pilgrim's hope of rest is gone.
Briers and thorns infest the ground,
Andiieasts of prey are howling round.

3 Grim spectres gleam before his eyes.
Despairing thoughts within him rise.
His useless eye-balls start and glare.
And fancy sees destruction there.

4 An ignis fatuus in the glen.

To the lone wandVer proves a gin ;
He follows the deceptive fire.
And helpless sinks in fatal mire.

5 But superstition's darker gloom

Has causM our wandVins hearts to roam>,
Far from the light of truth divine.
Where love and grace forever shine.

6 And more severe the toils we find.
Far more distress'd the fearful mind.
And ranker grow the briers of grief.
The thorns of strife and unbelief.

7 And far more horrid is the yell,.

That stuns our ears with death and hell ;
More frightful spectres too are seen
In error's wild disordered dream.

8 And more deceptive is the fire.
Which false religious views inspire |

Aad deeper mire is in ibe glen
Of error, unbelief, and sin. ^«

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HTMN il9. L. M.

Prayei.
AY that kind wisdom, wbose bright eye

Sees through events, and knows their end,
Wbose tender mercies never die,
To my weak heart his favour lend.

^ 0\ve me to feel as Jesus pray*d.
When on the cross he bleeding hung, .
When all his foes their wrath display'd.
And with their spite his bosom stung.

3 Ti\\ death he lov*d his foes, and said,
father, forgive ; then groanM and died ;
And when arisen from the dead.
His mercy to their souls apply*d.

^ For such a heart and such a love,
Kind Lord, I raise my soul to thee;
^ pour thy spirit from above,
^^at I may like my Saviour be. H. Ballou.

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HYMN 117. Hallelujah Metre.

A Paraphrase on the XGV Ith Psalm.

'E realms below the skies.
Your Maker's piaises sing ;
Let boundless honours rise.
To heaven's eternal King.
^> bless his name, wbose love extends
^^Wation, to the world's far eodfi.

Give glory to the Lord,

Ye kindreds of the earth ;

His sovereign power record,

And shew bis wonders forth,
^ ill heathen tongues his grace proclaim,
And every, heart adores his name.

^ The Lord uarivall'd reigns ;
He spremd tbe bwf^nB ^bro&df

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His hand the world sustains ; —

O, fear th* Almighty Ood !
O, praise and fear th* eternal might,
Which caird the world from ancient night.

4 'Tis He the mountains crowns

With forests waving wide ;

'Tis He old ocean bonods.

And heaves her roaring tide ;
He swells the tempests on the main.
Or breathes the zephyr o'er the plain.

b Still let the waters roar.

As round the earth they roll ;

His praise, foreverroore

They sound, from pole to pole.
'Tis Nature's wild unconscious song,
O'er thousand wares, that floats along.

His praise, ye worlds on high,

Display, with all your spheres,
Amid the darksome sky.
When silent night appears.
O, let his works declare his name.
Through all theaniversal frame. H. Ballou,

HYMN 118. li. M.

HyMU in Time of War.

WHILE sounds of war are heard around.
And death and ruin strew the ground i
To thee we look, on thee we call,
The Parent and the Lord of all !

3 Thou, who hast stamp'd on human kind
The image of a heaven-born mind.
And in a father's wide embrace
Hast cherish'd all the kindred race,

3 O see with what insatiate rage
Thy sons their impious battles wage ;
How spreads destruction like a flood,
Aad brothers shed Ibeit btol\\«n? bXoodl

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4 See guilty passions spriog to birtb»
And deeds of hell deform the earth:
While righteousness and justice moarn :
And love and pity droop forlorn*

i Great God ! whose powerful hand can bind
The ragiog waves, the furious wind,
bid the human tempest cease,
Aodhttsh the maddening world to peace.

S With rer'renoe may each hostile land
Hear and obey that high command.
Thy sod's blest errand from above,
" My creatures, live in matual love T' Aikbh.

HYMN 119. L. M.

Praise ye the Lord.
CIVG to the Lord a joyful song ;
^ Earth to his praise the note prolong,
Till realms remote his acts have known,
And man's whole race his wonders own.

^ Great is the Lord, and great his praise ;
What god like him our fear can raise t
Not such as heathen lands afford,
Created first, and then ador'd.

' **t every people, every tribe,
^?^ glory, strength, to him albribe ;
^isld to his name the honours due ;
^it to his courts your way pursue.

^ Before the beauty of bis shrine,
^® saints in low prostration join ;
^® natives of each distant shore,
"^ power revere, his name adore.

BYMN^ 120. Tens and Elevens Metre.

The God and Father of Christ to be praised.
Cm COME, all ye sons of Adam, and raise

A song unto God ; bow lovely his praise !
••*iore him who reigns in his glory above,^
-^d BUa tbe wide earth ^ith his tokens o( \oNt.

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3 His breath is your life, your reasoo a ray
Effus'd from his light to guide all yoor way ; '
He heals your diseases, your wants he supplies.
And wipes away tears from the peaiteot's eyes^

3 Dash down your false gods of silver and stoo0 ;
Him worship who made earth and heav*o alonft ;
His prophet, his son, his salvation receive ;
Flee, flee from perdition, obey him and live.

4 O Father of men ! in mercy command'
The gospel to shine on all human land ;
That far as the sun e'er diffuses his flame.
Thy praises may rise in Messiah's great name.

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HYMN 1!21. .1? M.' -

Rererential Worship.

SING to the Lord Jehovah's name.
And in his strength rejoice :
When his salvation is our theme.
Exalted be our voice.

2 With thanks approach his awful sight.

And songs of honour sing :
The Lord's a God j^ boundless might,
The whole creation's King.

3 Let princes hear, let angels know,

How mean their natures seem ;
Those gods on high, and gods below,
When once con)par'd with Him.

4 Earth with its caverns dark and deep.

Lies in his spacious hand,
He fix'd the sea what bounds to keep,
And where the hilts must stand.

5 Come, and with humble souls adore ;

Come, kneel before his face :
O may the creatures of his power
Be cbildrea of his grace \ Wat

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HYMN 122. S. M.

The same SQbject.

COME, soand his praise abroad^
And byrons of glory siug ;
^'^ehovah is tbe mighty God,
The uDiversal King.

He formM tbe deeps unknown ;
He gave tbe seas their bound ;
I'he watVy worlds are all his own,
And ail tbe solid ground.

Come, worship at his throne ;
Come, bow before the Lord ;
A^e are bis work, and not our own.
He form'd us by his word.

^ Tei-ABy attetid his voice,
Nor dare provol^e his rod ;
dome, like the people of his choice.

And own your gracious God. Watts.

HYMN 123. Sevens Metre.

Humble Adoration.

HOLY, holy, holy Lord !
Be thy golrious name ador'd.
Lord ! thy mercies never fail ^
Hail, celestial goodness, hail !

^ Though unworthy. Lord, thine ear.
Deign our humble songs to hear ;
Purer praise we hope to bring,
When around thy throne we sing.

^ There no tongue shall silent be ;
All shall join in harmony ;
That through heaven^s capacious rounds
Praise to thee may ever sound.

4 Lord ! thy mercies never fail :
Hail, celestial goodness, hail !
Holy, holy, holy Lord !
Be thy glorious name ador'd. Salisbury Colik

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HYMN 124. L. M.

WITH one consent, let all the earth
To God their cheerful voices raise ;
Glad homage pay with joy and mirth,
And sing before him songs of praise.

S ConviocM that he is God alone,

From whom both we and all proceed ;
We, whom he chooses for his own,
The flock that he vouchsafes to feed.

3 O I enter, then, his temple gate.
Thence to his courts devoutly press ;
And still your grateful hymns repeat.
And still his name with praises bless I

4 For he's the Lord, supremely good,
His mercy is for ever sure ;

His truth, which always firmly stood,
To endless ages shall endure.

HYMN 125. L. M.

Praise to our Creator. Ps» c,

BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne.
Ye nations bow with sacred joy ;
Know that the Lord is God alone ]
He can create, and he destroy.

2 His sov'reign power, without our aid,
Made us of clay, and form'd us men ;
And when like wand'ring sheep we stray'd.
He brought us to his fold again.

3 We are his people, we his care,
Our souls and all our mortal frame ;
What lasting honours shall we rear,
Almighty Maker, to thy name !

4 We'll crowd thy gates, with thankful songs,
High as the heavens our voices raise ;
And earthf with her ten thousand tongues.
Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise.

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^ AVide as the world is thy command ;
Vast as eternity thy love ;
PiriD as a rock thy truth must stand,
AVben rolling years shall cease to move. WAxry.

HYMN 126. L. M.

Praise to God as the first and tlie last.

I AM the first, and I the last ;
Time centres all in me :
T*h' Almighty God, who was, and is,
And ever more shall be.

^ To him let evVy tongue be praise,
And ev*ry heart be love ;
All grateful honours paid on earth,

And nobler songs above ! Edinburgh Coll.

HYMN 127. Sevens Metre.

Caory to the'Most High God.

GLORY be to God on high ! Hallelujah !
God', whose glory fills the sky :
Lift your voice, ye people all,
Praise the God on whom ye call.

^ God his sov'reign sway maintains ;
King o'er all the earth he reigns :
AU to him lift up their eye ;
He does ev*ry want supply.

^ Sons of earth, the triumph join.
Praise him with the host divine.
Emulate the heav'nly powers ;
Their all-gracious God is ours.

4 Him, whose joy is to restore,
Him let all our hearts adore :
Earth and heaven repeat the cry.
Glory be to God on high. Walker's CoU,

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HYMN 123. Tons and Elevens Metre.

Hymn of Praise.

O PRAISE, ye the Lord, prepare a new song,
And let all his saints in full concert join :
With voices united the anthem prolong,
And show forth his praises with music divine.

2 Let praise to the Lord, who made us, ascend,
Let each grateful heart be glad in its King :

The God, whom we worship, our songs will attent:
And view with complacence the offVing we brin^.

3 Be joyful, ye saints, sustain'd by his might,
And let your glad songs awake with each morn :
For those who obey him are still his delight.
His hand with salvation the meek will adorn.

4 Then praise ye the Lord, prepare a glad song,
And let all bis saints in full concert join ;
With voices united the anthem prolong,
And show forth bis praises with music divine.

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HYMN 1189. C. M.

Prais^ to the God of Nature.

BEGIN, my soul, the lofty strain ;
In solemn accents sing
A sacred hymn of grateful praise
To heaven's almighty King.

2 Ye curling fountains, as ye roll

Your silver waves along.
Whisper to all your verdant shores
The subject of my song.

3 Retain it long, ye echoing rocks.

The sacred sound retain.
And from your hollow winding caves
Return it oft again.

4 Bear it, ye winds, on all yowr wings.

To distant climes away,
And round the wide-extended world.
The lofty theme convey.

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5 Take the glad burden of bis name*

Ye clouds, as you arise,
Whether to deck the golden inorn»
Or shade the evening skies.

6 Let harmless thunder roll along

The smooth ethereal plain,
And answer from the crystal vault,
To ev'ry bounding strain.

7 Long let it warble round the spheres.

And echo through the sky ;
Let angels, with immortal skill,
ImproTO the harmony :

S Whilst we, with sacred rapture firM,
The great Creator sing.
And utter consecrated lays,
To heaven's eternal King. Mrs. Rowe.

HYMN 130. L. M.

Universal Praise.

r<ELESTI AL worlds ! your Maker's name
^ Resound through evVy shining coast ;
Our God a noble praise will claim.
Where he unfolds his glories most.

^ Stupendous globe of flaming day I
Praise him in thy sublime career ;
Hestmck from night thy peerless ray,
Gave thee thy path, and guides thee there*

3 Ye starry lamps, to whom 'tis^iv'^n
Night's sable horrors to illume.

Praise him who hung you high in beav'n.
With vivid fires to gild the gloom.

4 Lightnings^ that round th' Eternal play.
Thunders, that from his arm are hurl'd !
The grandeur of your God convey.
Blazing, or bursting on the world.

i From clime to clime, from shore to shore,.
Be the Almighty God ador'd :
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^ By Gooiiog streama and soft'aibg show'rs
Tbo Tegetable race are fed ;
And trees and plants, and herbs and flow'rs,
^^eir Maker's bounty smiling spread.

^ Tbo flowVy tribes all blooming rise '
A.l>ove the faint attempts of art ;
* heir bright inimitable dyes
^peak sweet conviction to the heart.

> curious minds, who roam abroad,
"A.n^ trace creation*s wonders o'er,
confess* the footsteps of the God,
^^r^d bow before him and adore. Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 133. S. M.

Praise to tbeCreater.
A LMIGHTY maker, God !
^^ -t^ How wondrous is thy name !
^ y glories how diffused abroad
"Through all creation's frame !

Mature in every dress
Her humble homage pays ;
"^^d does a thousand ways express
Her undissembled praise.

My soul would rise and sing
To her Creator too :
^ain would my tongue adore my King,
And pay the homage due.

^ In joy, O ! let roe spend
The remnant of my days;
And oft to God, my soul ! ascend
In grateful songs of praise. Watts.

HYMN 184. CM.

The God of Nature Invoked.

HAIL, great Creator, wise and good !
To thee our songs we raise ;
Nature, through all her various scenes^
lavites as to thy praise.

\j praises toy ex^od.
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^ Thee, O sun, whose pow'rful ray
Hules the empife of the day ;
You, O moon and stars, whose light
Gilds the darkness of the night.

He with food sustains, O earth.

All who claim from thee their birth ;

H'or bis blessings far extend,

And his mercy knows no end. Merrick.

HYMN 136. Sevens Metm

The same subject.

X£T U8 with a joyful mind
Praise the Lord, for he is kind :
3Ei*or his mercies shall endure,
^ver faithful, ever sure.

liOt us sound his name abroad,
¥or of gods he is the God ;
^^ho by his wisdom did create
Heaven^s expanse, and all its state :

Sid the solid earth ordain
How to rise above the main :
AVho, by his commanding might,
Pill'd the new-made world with light :

^ CausM the golden-tressed sun
All the day bis course to run ;
And the moon to shine by night,
'Mid her spangled sisters bright.

All his creatures God does feed.
His full hand supplies their need :
Let us therefore warble forth
His high majesty and worth.

6 He his mansion hath on high,
'Bove the reach of mortal eye :
And his mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure. ^wt^ft .

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HYMN 137. L. M,

Pablic Worship. P».lxv.

1^X)R thee, O God, our constant praise
-■- In Zion waits, thy chosen seat ;
Our promised altars there we'll raise.
And all our zealous vows complete.

2 O thou, who to humble prayer
Didst always bend thy listening ear,
To thee shall all mankind repair,
And at thy gracious throne appear.

3 Our sins, though numberless, in vain,
To stop thy flowing mercy try ;
For thou wilt purge the guilty stain ,
And wash away the crimson dye.

4 Blest is the man, who near thee placed,
Within thy sacred dwelling lives ;
Whilst we at humbler distance taste
The vast delight thy worship gives.

HYMN 138. C. M.

Fraitfal Seasooi. Ps. Ixv.

OD is the Lord, the heavenly King,
Who makes the earth his care ;
Visits the pastures evVy spring.
And bids the grass appear.

2 The clouds, like rivers raisM on high.
Pour out, at thy command,

Their wat'ry blessings from the sky.
To cheer the thirsty land.

3 The softened ridges of the field
Permit the corn to spring ;

The vallies rich provision yield,
The grateful labVers sing.

4 The little hills on evVy side
Rejoice at falling show'rs ;

meadows, dress'd in all their pride^

- 'Perfume the air with flow'rs*
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^ The barren clods, refreshed with raiD,
Promise a joyful crop ;
The fields, with verdure fiUM, again
Revive the reaper's hope.

^ The various months thy goodness crowns,
How bounteous are thy ways I
The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs>

And shepherds shout thy praise. Watts.

HYMN l39. S. M.

Universal Praise. P«.lxvu.

nrVO bless thy chosen race,
-^ In mercy, Lord, incline ;
-^nd cause the brightness of thy face
On all thy church to shine.

That so thy gracious way
May through the world be known ;
A^bilst distant lands their homage pay 3
And thy salvation own.

Let all the nations join
To celebrate thy fame ;
Xiet the whole world, O Lord, combine
To praise thy glorious name.

' O let them shout and sing.

In humble pious mirth ;
t^or thou, the righteous Judge and King,

Shalt govern all the earth. Tate.

HYMN 140. L. M.

The pleasure of Public Worship. Ps.lzxziv.

GREAT God, attend, while Zion siogs
The joy that from thy presence springs ;
To spend one day with thee on earth.
Exceeds a thousand days of mirth.

^ The sparrow chooses where to rest.
And for her young provides a nest ;
But will my God to sparrow^ grant
Those pleasures which his children vratill

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3 Might I enjoy tbe meanest place
Within thy house, O God of grace.
Not tents of ease, nor thrones of pow'r,
Should tempt me to desert thy door*

4 God is our Sun, he makes our day,
God is our Shield, he guards our way
From all th' assaults of bell and sin.
From foes without, and foes within.

5 All needful grace will God J)estow,
And crown that grace with glory too :
He gives us all things, and withholds
No real good from upright souls.

6 Blest are the men, whose steadfast mind
To Zion's gate is still inclin'd :

God is their strength, and through the road
Tbey lean upon their helper God.

7 Cheerful they walk with growing strength^
Till all shall meet in heav'n at length ;
Till all before thy face appear.

And join in nobler worship there. Watc

HYMN 141. Hallelujah Metre.

The same.

LORD of tbe worlds above,
How pleasant and how fair
The dwellings of thy love,
Thy earthly temples are !

To thine abode My heart aspires,

With warm desires, To see my God.

2 The sparrow for her young,
With pleasure seeks a nest.
And wandVing swallows long
To find their wonted rest ;

With equal zeal. Lord, I would wail,

^. Within thy gate, And with thee dwell.

spend one sacred day
Where Qod and saints abide,

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I^baa thoasands days beside ;

"^^here God resorts,
I loye it more to keep the doOr

'Xhan sfaiae in courts.

^ trappy souls that pray
^^l^ere God appoints to hear !
^ bappy men that pay
-^heir constant service there !

-They praise thee still,
-^nd happy they, who find the way
To Zion's hill.

j^hey go from strength to strength,
-■through this dark vale of tears,
^ill each arrives at length,
^ill each in heav'n appears.

O glorious seat !
^hen God our King shall thither bring

Our willing feet ! '^ Wattj' .

HYMN 14S. C. M.

A blessed Gospel. Ps, Izzzix.

BLEST are the souls who hear and know
The gospel's joyful sound ;
Peace shall attend the path they go^
And light their steps surround.

^ Their joy shall bear their spirits up.
Through their Redeemer's name ;
His promises exalt their hope.
Nor Satan dare condemn.

^ The Lord our glory and defence,
Strength and salvation gives ;
Israel, thy King for ever reigns,
Thy God for ever lives. Watts.

HYMN 143. c. M

The Covenant of Grace. Ps, Izxziz.

TTEAR what the Lord in vision said,
*-■ And made his merry known ;
" Sinn*>r3, behold your help is laid
On my beloved Soo.
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, ^j, coVuan^J « ^^ mind ,

And what eternal Love bath Bpbke,
Eternal Truth shall bind.

4 C3noe have I sworn (I need no more)
And pledged my holiness.
To seal the sacred promise sure
To David and his race.

^ The sun shall see his offspring rise^
And spread from sea to sea,
Xong as be travels round the skies,
To give the nations day.

^ Snre as the moon that rules the night.
His kingdom shall endure.
Till the fixM laws of shade and light
Shall be obsenrM no more.^ WATxa.

fiTMN 145. Eights and Sevens Metre.

A Cluurity Hymn.

LORD of life, all praise excelling,
Thou, in glory unconfin'd,
Deign'st to make thy hnmble dwelling
With the poor of humble mind.

^ As thy love, through all creation.
Beams like thy diffusive light.
So* the scorn*d and humble station
Shrinks before thine equal sight.

3 Thus thy care, for all providing,

Warm'd thy faithful prophet's tongue ;
Who, the lot of all deciding.
To thy chosen Israel sung :

4 When thine harvest yields thee pleasure^

Thou the golden sheaf shalt bind.
To the poor belongs the treasure
Of the scatterM ears behind.

These thy God ordains to bless
The widow and the fatherless.

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B Wheo thine olive plants increasing.
Pour their plenty o'er thy plain.
Grateful thou shalt take the blessing,
But not search the bough again.

These, Ac.

6 When thy favourM vintage flow ing.

Gladdens the autumnal scene,
Own the bounteous hand bestowing:
But thy vines the poor shall glean.

These, &c,

7 Still we read thy word declaring

Mercy, Lord, thine own decree ;
Mercy evVy sorrow sharing,

Warms the heart reBt^mbiing thee.

8 Still the orphan and the stranger,

Still the widow owns thy care ;
Screen'd by thee in evVy danger,

Heard by thee in ev'ry prayer. EpiiC* ColL

HYMN 146. C. M.

Divine Protection, Resigoatioo and Gratitade. Pj. zci.

WHEN I survey lifers varied scene,
Anoidst the darkest hours
Bright rays of comfort shine between,
Aud thorns are roixM with flow'rs. -

2 This thought can all my fears control,

And bid my sorrows fly ;
No harm can ever reach my soul,
Beneath my Father's eye.

3 Whatever thy secred will ordains,

O give me strength to bear !
And let roe know my Father reigns.
And trust his tender care.

4 If pain and sickness rend this frame.

And life almost depart ;

Is not thy mercy 8tili the saroe^
To cheer my drooping heart 1

^ Is blooming health my happy share ^
O may I bless my God !
Thy goodness let my song declare,
And spread thy praise abroad.

^ While floch delightful gifts as these
Are kindly dealt to me.
Be all my hours of health and ease
Devoted, Lord, to thee.

^ If cares and sorrows me surround.
Their power why should I fear ?
My inward peace they cannot wound,
If thou, my Grod, art near.

^ Thy sovereign ways are all unknown
To my weak, erring sight ;
Yet let my soul, adoring, own

That all thy ways are right.. Mrs. Stbeli..

HYMN 147. S.M.

A Holy God worshipped with Reverence. Pft zcix.

THE God, Jehovah reigns.
Let all the nations fear ;
Let sinners tremble at his throne^
And saints be humble there*

^ Exalt the Lord our God,
And worship at his feet ^
His nature is all holiness.
And mercy is his seat*

3 When Israel was his churchy
When Aaron was his priest.

When Moses cry'd, when Samuel prayMy
He gave his people rest.

4 Oft he forgave their sins.
Nor would destroy their race ;

And oft be made bis vengeance knowD^^
When they abus'd his graoe»
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5 Exalt tbe Lord our Ood,

Whose grace is still the same ;
Still he*s a God of holiness, ^

And jealous for his name. Wai

HYMN 148. Cm.

A general Song of Praise, Ps, cviti.

OGOD, my grateful soul aspires
To maguify thy name I
My tongue, with cheerful songs of praise,
Shall celebrate thy fame.

^ Awake, my heart, and thou, my voice,
Thy wilting tribute pay ;
And let a hymn of sacred joy
Salute the op'ning day.

3 To all the listening world around

Thy goodness I will sing ;
Whilst ev'ry grateful tongue shall joia

To praise th' eternal King : j

4 Because thy mercy's boundless height

The highest heaven transcends ;
And far beyond the spreading earth
Thy faithfulness extends.

5 Be thou exalted, O my God,

Above the starry frame ;
And let the world, with one consent,

Confess thy glorious name. Tate, cdti

HYMN 149. L. M.

Divine Greatness and Condescension. Ps, czlii.

YE servants of th' Almighty King,
In evVy age his praises sing,
Where'er the circling sun displays
His rising beams or setting rays.

S Above tbe earth, beyond the sky.
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^n give his vast dominion boudds.

,^^ bat impious mortal rashly dare,
.^^bat angel with our God compare ?
^is glories, how divinely bright,
jjVho dwells ID uncreated light !

Be bows hisTi^lorious head to view
What the bright hosts of angels do ;
And condescends yet more to know
The mean aflkirs of men below.

Prom dust and cottages obscure.

His- grace exalts the humble poor ;

Gives them the honour of his sons.

And makes them meet for heav'niy thrones. Watts.

HYMN 150. s. M.

Praise to God from all Nations. Ps, cxvii.

THY name, Almighty Lord,
Shall sound through distant lands ;
Qreat is thy grace, and sure thy word,
Thy truth for ever stands.

' Far be thine honours spread ;
Long may thy praise endure,
Till morning light and ev'ning shade

Shall be exchangM no more. Watts.

HYMN 151. CM.

For the Lord's Day. Ps, cxviii.

THIS is the day the Lord hath made,
He calls the hours hi^^ own ;
liOt heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad.
And praise surround his throne.

^ This day, the Saviour left the dead,
And Satan^s empire fell I
This day, the saints his triumph spread^
And all his wonders tell.

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3 HosaoDa to th' anoioted

To David's holy Soo !
Save us, O Lord, descoDd and bring.
SalvatioQ from thy throne.

4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to mta

With messages of grace ;
Who comes in Grod, his Father's name,
To save our sinful race. *

5 Hosaona in the highest strains

The church on earth can raise !
The highest heav'ns in which he reigns.

Shall give him nobler praise. Wi

HYMN 152. S.M.

SaWatioo by Christ. Pt, czviii.

BEHOLD the Corner-Stone,
Which Gk>d in Zion lays.
To build our heav'oly hopes upon,
And his eternal praise I

3 The Jewish scribe and prieat
Reject it with disdain ;
Yet on this Rock shall Zion rest,
And envy rage in vain.

3 The work, O Lord, is thine.
And wondVous in our eyes ;

This day declares it all divine ;
This day did Jesus rise.

4 How glorious is the day.
By our Redeemer made !

Let us rejoice, and sing and pray,.
Let all the church t)e glad.

5 Hosanna to the King
Of David's royal blood !

Bless him, ye saints, he comes to bring
Salvation from your God.

6 We bless thy holy word,
Which all his grace displays ;

And offer on thine altar, ijotdy
Oar aacrifice of priaae. ^ k

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HYMN 1S8. C. M.

Repentance and Obedience. Ps, czix.
HOU art my portion, O my God !

SooD as I know thy way,
IWfy heart prepares t' obey thy word.
And suffers no delay. i#

- I choose the path of heav'nly truth,
And glory in my choice ;
iNot all the riches of the earth
Can make me so rejoice.

' The testimonies of thy grace
• T set before my eyes ;
Thence I derive my daily strength^
And there my comfort lies.

' If e*er I wander from thy path,
I think upon my ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands.
And trust thy pardoning grace.

^ If thou incline this wandVing heart
Thy precepts to fulfil \
Then, till my mortal life shall end,
I shall perform thy will. WatT9^

HYMN 154. C. M.

Instruction from Scriptores. P<. cxix.

THY word is like a heav'nly light,
Which guides us all the day ;
And through the dangers of the night,
A lamp to lead our way.

^ When once it enters to the mind
It spreads such light abroad,
The meanest souls instruction find,
And raise their thoughts to God.

3 The starry heav'ns thy rule obey,
The earth preserves her place ;
In nature's volume, night and day ;
Thy power and skill we trace^

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4 But in thy law and gospel, Lord,

Are lessons more divine ;
Not earth stands firmer than thy word.

Nor stars so nobly shine. ^

5 Thy word is everlasting truth, *

How pure is evVy page !
That hdly hook shall guide our youth.

And well support our age. Wa

HYMN 155. G. M.

Desire of Divine Knowledi^. Pt, esix^

THY mercies fill the earth, O Lord,
How great thy works appear f
Open my eyes to read thy word^
And see thy wonders there.

t My flesh, by thy creating hands.
Is form'd with care and skill ;
O make me learn thy just commands, "

That I may them fulfil !

3 Since I'm a stranger here belo#.

Be thou my constant guide ;
Direct the way my feet shall go^
Nor let me turn aside.

4 If thou to me thy statutes shew,

And heav'nly truth impart.
Thy work for ever Fit pursue.
Thy law shall rule my heart.

5 From those vain objects turn my sight, ' ^

Which this false world displays ;
But give me heavenly power and light
To tread thy righteous ways. Tatb ondYfAVf^

HYMN 156. Hallelujah Metre.

Divine Preservation. Ps, czzi..

TO God I lift my eyes.
From whom is all my aid :
The God who built the skies,
Aad earth's foundation laid.

CSod is the tower
o which I fly ; hisgrioe b sigh
To e?Vy hour.

ly feet shall never slide,
^nd fiall io fatal soares,
^ince God, my heav'oly guide,
V ill dissipate my fears.

^Thdse wakeful eyes
Vliich never sleep, shall Israel keep,

^ben daojiers rise.

^o burning heat by day,
^or blast of ev'niag air,
^hall take my health away,
f God be with me there.

Thou art my light
^vid thou my shade, to guard my head.

By day or night ,

^cMt thou not promised. Lord,

o save my soul from death,
^i3d I can trust thy word,
1^ o keep my mortal breath.

ril go and come,
^or fear to die, till from on high

Thou call me home. Watts.

HYMN 157. S. p. M.

The Pleasare of Public Worship. Ps. czzii.

HOW does my heart rejoice.
To hear the public voice,
'* Come, let us seek our Grod to-day !^
Yes, with a cheerful zeal.
We'll haste to Zion's bill,
And there our vows and honours pay.

Zion, thrice happy place !

Adoru'd with wondrous grace,
And walls of strength enclose thee round ;

In thee our tribes appear,

To pray, and praise, and hear
The sacred ^ospei*s joyful sound.

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Hath plac'd his royal throoe.
He sits for grace and judgment here ^

He bids the saints be glad,

He makes the wicked sad ;
But humble souls rejoice with fear.

4 May peace attend thy gate,
And joy within thee wait.

To bless the soul of evVy guest ;

The man who seeks thy peace.

And wishes thine increase,
A thousand blessings on him rest !

5 My tongue repeats her tows,
'* Peace to this sacred house/'

For here my friends and brethren dwell ;

And since my glorious God

Makes thee his blest abode.
My soul shall ever love thee well.

HYMN 158. C. M.

Remarkable Deliverance. Ps. czzvi.

WHEN God reveal'd his gracious name.
And chang'd my mournful state.
Our rapture seem'd a pleasing dream.
The work appear'a so great.

2 ** Great is the work," our brethren cry'd,

And own'd the power divine :
"Great is the work," our souls repiy'd,
'* And be the glory thine,"

3 The Lord can clear the darkest skies,

Can give us day for night ;
Make drops of sacred sorrow rise
To rivers of delight.

4 Let those who sow in sadness, wait

Till the fair harvest come ;
Tboy shall confess their sheaves are great,
And shout the blessings bome.

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^he seedy though buried long in dust,

^ill not deceive their hope ;
^l^e precious grain cannot be lost,

IFor grace ensures the crop. Watts.

HYMN 159. S. M.

Brotherly. LoTe. Ps» cxzziii.

BLEST are the sons of peace,
Whose hearts and hopes are one ;
Whose kind designs to serve and please
Through all their actions run !

Blest is the pious house,
Where zeal and friendship meet*;
T'heir songs of praise, their mingled rows.
Make their communion sweet.

Thus on the heav'niy hills
The saints are blest above ;
Where peace like morning dew distils.

And all the air is love. Watts.

HYMN 160. L. M.

Daily and nightly Devotion. Ps. czixiv.

YE servants of th' eternal King,
Your grateful hymns in triumph sing ; -
Ve who attend his courts by day,
^nd in the night your homage pay.

behold the sun, obedient still
X^o execute his Maker's will !
X^be silver moon and planets roll
Ln silence round the glowing pole.

As they dispense their steady rays, ^

Viike them, be constant in his praise ;
Like them harmoniously join
To celebrate the hand divine.

And may that God whose power has made
This earth, and heav'u's wide arch displayed,
S*rom sacreti Zion bid you prove
The blessings of his boundless love.

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HYMN 161. CM.

A Song of Praise. Ps, cxxxviii.

TO thee, my God, my heart shall bring
The lively grateful song ;
Attending crowds shall bear me sing,
With raptnre on my tongue.

1 Amidst the glories of thy name,

Thy truth exalted shines ;
A faithful God, thy words proclaim
In everlasting lines.

3 Th' eternal God looks kindly down

On pious humble souls ;
But from afar his piercing frown
The sous of pride controls.

4 Thou, Lord, wilt all my hopes fulfil,

To thee the work belongs ;
Let endless mercy guide me still,

Aud tune my grateful songs. Mrs. Steele

HYMN 162. Hallelujah Metre.

Universal Praise. Ps. cxWiii.

YE boundless realms of joy.
Exalt your Maker's fame ;
His praise your song employ.
Above the starry frame.
Ye holy throng
Of angels bright, in worlds of light,
Begin the song.

2 Thou sun, with dazzling rays,
Thou moon, that rules the night,
Shine to your Maker^s praise,
With stars of feebler light.

His praise declare,
Ye heav'ns above, and clouds that move
In liquid air.

3 Let them adore the Lord
And praise his ho!y name ;

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By whose almighty word,
They all from nothing came.
And all shall last.
From changes free ; his firm decree ' '* -

Stands ever fast.

4 He mov'd their mighty wheels,
In unknown ages past ;

And each his word fulfils.
While time and nature Last.

In diflTrent ways,
His works proclaim his woodVous name,

And speak his praise.

5 United zeal be shown.

His wondrous fame to raise,
Whose glorious name alone
Deserves our endless praise.

Earth's utmost ends
His power obey ; liis glorious sway

The sky transcends.

6 Virgins and youths engage,
To sound his praise divine ;
While infancy and age
Their feebler voices join.

Wide as he reigns,
His name be sung, by evVy tongue^
In endless strains.

7 Let all the nations fear
The God who rules above ;
He brings his people near.
And makes them taste his love.

y While earth and sky
Attenipt his praise, his saints shall raise

His honours high. Tate and Waits, united,

HYMN 163. Hallelujah Metre.

Christ crucified.

LET earth and heaven agree,
Angels and men be join'd,
To celebrate whh oiQ

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The Saviour of maDkind :
T* adore the all-atoniog Lamb,
And bless the sound of Jesus' name.

Jesus I transportiog sound !

The joy of earth and heaven ;
No other help is found,
No other name is given
By which we can salvation have,
But Jesus came the world to save.

Jesus ! harmonious name !

It charms the hosts above ;
They evermore proclaim,
And wonder at his love ;
'Tis all their happiness to gaze,
'Tis heaven to see our Jesus' face.

O, unexampled love !

O, all-redeeming grace !
How swiftly didst thou move
To save a fallen race ;
What shall I do to make it known,
What thou for all mankind bast done?

O, for a trumpet's voice.

On all the world to call ;
To bid their hearts rejoice
In him who dy'd for all !
For all, my Lord was crucify'd.
For ally for all, my Saviour dy'd !

HYMN 164. Sevens Metre.

Praise to the Redeemer.

GRATEFUL notes and numbers bring.
While Jehovah's praise we sing ; .
Holy, holy, holy. Lord,
Be thy glorious name ador'd !

CHORUS.

Men on earth, and saints above.
Sing the great Redeemer's love ;
Lord, thy mercies never fail.
Hail, celesua\ goodness, W\ I

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^ While OD earth ordain'd to staj,
Guide our footsteps in thy way :
Till we come to reign with thee,
Aod all thy glorious greatuess see !
Men OD earth, &c.

3 Then, with aogels, we*ll again
Wake a louder, louder strain :
There, rn joyful soogs of praise,
WeMl our grateful voices raise.
Men OD earth, &c.

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HYMN 165. Sevens and Six Metre,

Praise to Jehovah.

PRAISE the Lord, who reigns shove.
And keeps his courts below ;
Praise the holy God of love,

And all his greatness shew ;
Praise him for his noble deeds.

Praise him for his matchless power :
Him from whom all good proceeds,
Let earth and heaveq adore.

^ Publish, spread to all around

The great Jehovah^s name.
Let the trumpet's martial sound

The Lord of hosts proclaim ;
Praise him ev'ry tuneful string.

All the reach of heavenly art,
All the powers of music bring,

The music of the heart.

^ Him, in whom they move and live,

Let evVy creature sing,
Glory to their Maker give.

And homage to their king :
Hallow'd be his name beneath,

As in heaven, on earth ador*d.
Praise the Lord in every breath :

Let all things praise the Lord.

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HYMN 166. L.P. M.

Praise for Divine Goodneis. P«. ezlvi.

I'LL praise my Maker while Vve breath.
And when my voice is lost in death.
Praise shall employ my nobler powers :
My days of praise shall ne'er be past.
While life, and thought, and being last,
Or immortality endures.

d Happy the man whose bo^pes rely
On Iflrael's God ; he made the sky.

And earth, and seas, with all their train ;
His truth forever stands secure !
He saves the oppressM, he feeds the poor.
And none shall find his promise vain.

3 The Lord pours eye-sight on the blind ;
The Lord supports the fainting mind ;

He sends the lab' ring conscience peace ;
He helps the stranger in distress.
The widow and the fatherless.

And grants the prisoner sweet release.

4 I'll praise him while he lends me breath.
And when my voice is lost in death,

Praise shall employ my nobler powers :
My days of praise shall ne'er be past,
While life, and thought, and being last.

Or immortality endures. Wiii

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HYMN 167. L. M.

Jesm hath done all thiDj^.

NOW shall our souls with pleasure raise.
To our dear Lord a song of praise :
W^Ml sing his love, his goodness tell,
Our Saviour hath done all things welL

2 With pitying eyes he view'd our case.
And came to save our ruin'd race ;
He conquer'd sin, and death, and heH ;
Our Jesus hath done a\\ ih'\n^« weW.

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3 He undertook tO'bearxmriotd,
And bring us baek again t& God ;
To fit us with himself to dwell ;
Christ Jesus hath done all things well.

4 He will accomplish his design,

And all things in himself combine ;
No more shall ever they rebel ;
Our Jesus will do all things well.

5 His work, how great ! his plan, how vaBt !
But when it all appears at last,
It will our highest praise excel ;
^or Jesus will do all things well.

* When the creation is restor'd,
^nd God shall be by all ador'd,
How loudly will the triumph swell,
^or Jesus hath done all things well.

^ ®o, death, and hell, will Christ destroy,
^pd fill the universe with joy ;
j^'s lo?e shall then each voice compel,
"o cry »* He hath done. all things well."

^*^MN 168. Eight, Eight, and Six Metre.

General Pi'aise.

^^EGIN, roy soul, th' exalted lay,
^^ Let each enraptur'd thought obey,
^ And praise ih' Almighty Name !
^^ 1 heaven and earth, and seas and skies,
^ One melodious concert rise,
To swell th' inspiring theme.

^hou heaven of heavens, his vast abode,
Ye clouds, proclaim your Maker God ;

Ye thunders, speak his power ;
Lo ! on the lightning's rapid wings,
« Iq triumph, rides the King of kings,
Th' astonished worlds adore.

. 5 Ye deeps, with roaring billows rise,
y To join the thunder of the skies,
: ' Praise bim. who bids you roll ;

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His praise in softer notes declare.
Each whispering breeze of yielding air,.
And breathe it to the soul.

4 Wake, all ye soaring throng, and sing ;
Ye cheerful warblers of the spring,

Harmonious anthems raise ;
To him who shapM your finer mould,
Who tipp'd your glittering wings with gold,

And tun'd your voice to praise.

5 Let man, by nobler passions sway'd.
The feeling heart, the reasoning head,

In heavenly praise employ :
Spread the Creator^s name around.
Till heaven's wide arch repeat the sound,

The general burst of joy. B. Wiluams'b

HYMN 1 18. L. p. M.

Universal Praise.

LET all the earth their voices raise
To sing a lofty song of praise.
And bless the great Jehovah's name ;
His glory let the heathen know.
His wonders to the nations show,
And all his works of grace proclaitiK

t Great is the Lord, his praise be great,
Who sits en high enthron'd in state,

To him alone let praise be given ;
Those gods, the heathen world adore,
In vain prefend to sovVeign power.

He only rules who made the heaven.

3 He fram'd the globe, he spread the sky,
And all the shining worlds on high.

He reigns complete in glory there ;
His beams are majesty and light.
His glories how divinely bright !
HiB temple' how dmiieiV^ ^a\t \

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^^t, heaven be glad, let earth rejoice,
•^^t, ocean lift its roaring voice,

X'roclairoing loud Jehovah reigns ;
^or joy let fertile valleys sing,
Vnd tuneful groves their tribute bring,

To him whose power the world sustains.

^ome, the great day, the glorious hour,
VVben earth shall own its sovereign power,

^nd barb'rous nations fear his name ;
l^ben shall the universe confess
T'lie beauty of his holiness.

And in his courts his grace proclaim. '

Tate and Watts.

HYMN 170. C. M.

Praise to Ged and the Laab.

COME, let us join our cheerful songs
With angels round the throne,
'«D thousand thousands are their tongues,
But all their joys are one.

l\rorthy the Lamb that dy'd," they cry,

" To be exalted thus ;*'
"Worthy the Lamb," oar hearts reply,

" For he was slain for us."

esus is worthy to receive
Honour and power divine ;
nd blessings more than we can give,
Be, Lord, forever thine.

be whole creation join in one.
To bless the sacred name
^Of him thai sits upon the throne,

And to adore the Lamb. Watts.

HYMN in- Eights Metre.

The New Jenualem. iZev.zzi. 1.

AWAY with our sorrow and fear,
We soon shall recover our home ;
The city of saints shall appear, ^
The day of eternity come ;

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Vtfiva earth we shall quickly remove,

Aod mount to our native abode.
The bouse of our Father above.

The palace of angels and God.

2 Our mourning is all at an end.

When rais'd by the life-giving word.
We see the new city descend,

AdornM as a bride from her Lord ;
The city so holy and clean,

No sorrow can breathe in the air ;
No gloom of affliction or sin.

No shadow of evil is there I

3 By faith we already behold

That lovely Jerusalem here ;
Her walls are of jasper and gold,

As crystal her buildings are clear ;
Immovably founded in grace,

She stands, as she ever hath stood.
And brightly her Builder displays.

And flames with the glory of Qod.

4 No need of the sun in that day,

Which never is follow'd by oight,
Where Jesus's beauties display

A pure and a permanent light ;
The Lamb is their light and their suo,

And lo ! by reflection they shine,
With Jesus ineffably one.

And bright in effulgence divine I

HYMN 172. Sevens and Six MetiU

The better portion.
ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings,

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Tby better portion trace ;
Rise from transitory things,

TowVds heaven, thy native place ;
Sun, and moon, and stars decay.

Time shall soon this earth remove \

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Rise, my soul, and haste away
To seats prepared above.

t Rivers to the ocean run.

Nor stay in all their course ;
Fire ascending seeks the sun.

Both speed them to their source :
So a soul, that's born of God,

Pants to viev? his glorious face,
Upward tends to his abode,
' To rest in his embrace.

3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn,

Press onward to the prize ;
Soon our Saviour will return.

Triumphant in the skies :
Yet a season, and you know

Happy entrance will be given.
All our sorrows left below.

And earth exchanged for heaven.

HYMN 173. CM.

Christ's First and Second Coming.

SING to the Lord, ye distant lands,
Ye tribes of evVy tongue :
His .new discovered grace demands
A new and noble song.

2 Say to the nations, Jesus came

A guilty world to save ;
From vice and error to reclaim.
And rescue from the grave.

3 Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day I

Joy through the earth be seen ;
Let cities shine in bright array.
And fields in cheerful green.

4 With pleasure lift your wond'ring eyes,

Ye islands of the sea :
Ye mountains sink, ye vallies rise,
Prepare the Saviour^s way.

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k Behold ha comes, he comes to bless
The Datioos as their God ;
To show the world his righteousness,

And send his truth abroad. 1?

HYMN 174. c. M.

Uaiversal Praise.

PRAISE to thee, thou great Creator,
Praise be thine from ev*ry toogae,
Join, my soul, with ev'ry creature,
Join the universal song.

2 For ten thousand blessings giv'o,
For the hope of future joy,
Sound his praise through earth and heay^o,
Sound Jehovah's praise on high. Faw<

HYMN 175. Tens and Elevens Metre

Jehovah reigns.

JEHOVAH reigns ! let ev'ry nation hear,
And at his footstool bow, with holy fear :
Let heaven's high arches echo with his name ;
And the whole peopled earth his praise proclaim ;
Wide, and more wide, the homage still extending
Through boundless space, and ages never endiDg,

2 He rules, with wide and absolute command,.
OW the wild ocean and the steadfast land i
Jehovah reigns, unbounded and alone.
And all creation hangs beneath his throne :
He reigns alone, let no inferior nature.
Usurp the honours of the sole Creator.

3 He bade the struggling beams of infant light
Shoot through the massy gloom of ancient night,
His spirit hush'd the elemental strife,

And fed the kindling flame of nature*s life.
Seasons and months began i\\e\T loag^ ^roceasioo,
Arnd ineasur'd o*er the year \&bi\^\^\icc!e»&\Q\i.

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re<!eives the Bplendour of bis ray,
bis station and creates the day ;
pale moon reflects her borrowed light
oW the shadows of the night :
isand glittering lamps the skies adorning,
18 as dew drops in a vernal morning.

aos rising, earth confessed his powV:
with ev'ry plant and ev'ry flow'r ;
ing from the hollow of his hand
ers compass and divide the land ;
ers, all their destinM channels knowing,
lew forms eternal goodness showing.

r-born earth complete in rich array,
1 prepares to take her annual way,
h untarnished lustre as she stood ;
ker bless'd his work, and cail'd it good :
ning stars with joyful acclamation
; sung, and haifd the new creation.

HYMN 176. C. M.

Christ's Second Advent.

^oines I Jehovah comes to bless
he nations as their God ;
f his truth in righteousness,
spread his power abroad.

istian world in darkness lies,
lUehood over-run ;
on and stars no longer rise,
clouds have veifd the sun.

the mif]:hty God appears,
ouds behold him rise ;
es to dry his Zion's tears,
cheer his mourning bride.

cred love with mildest rays
on's laud shall rise ;
ivenly sun divinely blaze,
brighten all the skies.

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5 Now truth shall chace the clouds away,
And falsehood reign no more ;
But one unclouded, heavenly day

Shall shine from shore to shore. Provbk %

HYMN 177. L. M.

Jesas, the Son of Heaven.

JESUS, thou Sun of love diviDe,
Thy rays through boundless nature shine :
In thee with bright effulgence meet
Wisdom and love, and light and heat.

2 Through heaven thy glory is displayed
In one bright day without a shade ;
Angels from thee supremely prove
The nameless, eudless joys of love.

3 With tbee they dwell in fervid light.
Nor feel nor fear the shades of night ;
Thy heavenly beams will never fail,
But one eternal day prevail.

4 Qe darkness known on earth no more,
But truth display^ from shore to shore ;
Till men of every land shall see

Thy glory. Lord, and worship thee.

5 'Tis done — the Sun of love appears.
The shades withdraw, the morning clears ;
Now love and truth prevail again,

And one eternal day shall reigo. Pro tr^*

HYMN 178. L. M.

The happy state of the Christiao.

4S we advance in wisdom's ways.
Thy love demands new songs of praise ;
Our pleasures, joys, and hopes increase,
And all within is settled peace.

2 Our foes with weaker pow'r assail :
With strength increasing we prevail ;
Above our evVy tempter rise,
And press with zeal towards ihe skies.

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Liook we at death ? 'tis with delight ;
\ gentle sleep, and short the night ;
Angels support the feeble head,
Dur souls have nothing here to dread.

Think we of judgment ! happy day I
Joyful the summons we obey ;
It is to meet the God we 4ove,
And take our glorious crowns above.

Transporting thought ! celestial state !
For this we live, for this we wait ;
And while we take the happy road.
Our songs of praise ascend to -God.

HYMN 179. Eight, Eight and Six Metre.

Lord's Day Morning.

HAIL, happy day, the type of rest,
When all the faithful shall be bless'd,
And cease from toil and pain ^
So we to-day the emblem prove.
Cease from all work, but praise and love,
And solid pleasure gain.

To-day our mighty Conqueror rose,
Iq triumph oW his numerous foes,

And death a captive bound \
So we from evVy evil rise,
Mount up in thought towards the skies,

And walk on Zion's ground !

6egone, ye ev'ry worldly care ;
My soul to study, praise, and prayer,

To-day be wholly given ;
I'll humbly wait at Jesus' feet,
^he saints in solemn worship meet,

And learn the way to heav'n.

Jesus will kindly condescend ^

To teach my soul, my heart amend,
And £11 me with bis love !

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That av'ry sabbath I may know,
Ad antepast of beav*a below,

The rest of saints above ! Ps(

HYMN 180. L. M.

Fulfilment of God's Promises. It, Ixiii. 7.

RISE, e?'ry heart and ev'ry tongue.
Prepare a sweet angelic song -
Surprising: mercies must require
Ad aogersluy, a seraph's fire.

2 See what the gracious God of hea?'n
HatU now to his own Israel giv'n ;
No heart can feel, no tongue express.
The wonders of his love and grace.

3 In evVy age the Lord was kind,
And to his church reveal'd his mind ;
But we enjoy a wondVous store

Of mercies never known before.

4 The sun of heaven illumes the soul,
Oceans of mercies sweetly roll ;

The heav'nly streams of truth and love
Flow freely from the Fount above.

5 O happy day I we live to see
How kind to men our God cao be :
His greatest mercies stand confessed,
And ZioD is divinely blessM.

6 Thy truth and loving kindness, Lord^
We will with holy songs record ;
To us are richest favours giv'n,
And praises shall return to heav'o.

HYMN 181. 8. M.

The Lord seen and adored in the Creatioa.

'^TIJT'HEN I survey this world,
▼ Vjg. With all its beauteous frame.
Its great Ureator I adore.
And celebrate his name.

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The boundless whole displays
The wonders of the Lord :
^11 nature echoes with his praise,
And be his name ador'd.

The sun in ey'ry beam
Proclaims the God above :
Its ardent rays exhibit him.
Who rules the worlds in love.

The lofty stars by night.
The moon with paler glow,
Jn ev'ry twinkling ray of light,
Their Maker's honour show.

The universal whole
Proclaims Jehovah's praise ;
And O, that ev'ry living soul
Would songs of honour raise.

The worlds were made in love,
By wisdom all divine ;
And while in praise my tongue can move,
That praise, O Lord, be thine ! Proud.

HYMN 182. 8. M.

The Spiritual Sense of the Holy Word revealed.

GREAT God, we give thee praise
For all thy wond'rous grace !
Thy kind and condescending ways
To our poor faUen race I

Thou hast thy love reveal'd
Beyond what prophets knew ;
The holy book of truth unseai'd
To our astonish'd view.

We wander now no more
Where sons of darkness lead ;
But truth in sacred light explore,
And wonder while we read.

The letter of thy Word
Before we hardly knew :
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And in our awful darkness, Lord,
Deem'd half the word untrue.

5 But now its inward sense
Is open'd to the mind ;

We learn thine heav'nly doctrines thence,
And living waters find.

6 Lord, we adore thy name.
For light and truth divine !

From thee the welcome mercies came, ^

And be the glory thine I

HYMN 183. Eight, Eight and Six M

Universal Praise to the Creator.

YE angels that surround the throne,
Where your Creator's name is known.
Through all the realms above.
Your greatest skill in praising try.
And all your golden harps employ.
To sing creating love.

2 But you the children of his love,
Who have been callM to mount above,

From sin and sorrow too :
Let angels to your songs give place,
For you can sing redeeming grace.

Your song is always new.

3 And may we not who still lay here.
With joy and triumph lend an ear.

And humbly try to sing.
Though darkly through a glass we see,
Each of us cry, *• he dy'd for me,

Adored be my King.''

4 But when we take the sacred book,
And at each precious promise look

Of universal grace ; ^
'Tis herfiHhe joyful day we view,
When the poor Gentile with the Jew^
Shall see bis Saviour's face.

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ay ali Adam's fallen race,
w-heirs of this same grace,
branches of one vine,
3ternal song conspire,
se the Lamb, our soul's desire,
n all their brethren join.

HYMN 184. C. M.

Light shioing out of Darkness.

) moves in a mysterious way,
is wonders to perform ;
its) his footsteps in the sea,
rides upon the storm.

I unfathomable mines
ever-failing skill,
sures up his bright designs,
works bis sovereign will.

fill saints, fresh courage take ;
clouds, you so much dread,
\ with mercy, and shall break
lessings on your head.

lot the Lord by feeble sense,
trust. him for his grace ;
a frowning providence,
lides a smiling face.

rposes will ripen fast,
olding ev'ry hour ;
id may have a bitter taste^
sweet will be the flower.

inbelief is sure to err, ^

1 scan his work in vain ;

his own interpreter,

I be will ma^ it plain. Co'V'^^^.

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HYMN 185. C. M,

Praise to the Lord for constant Preserratiov.

THOU great all-knowing, present God^
Where'er I stay or rove,
lam surrouoded still by thee.
Encircled with thy love.

2 When in the paths of vice I trod,

Nor fear'd thy holy Name,
Thou wast my all-supporting God,
Thy hand preserved my frame.

3 Still, Lord, thy band my life defends ;

My life I owe to thee ;
Thy mercy all my way attends.
Thy love abounds to me.

4 Where'er I am, I am thy care.

Thy dealings all are love ;

And thine intention to prepare

My soul for heav'n above.

5 My God, my Saviour, guides me still

In all his righteous ways ;
Daily may I perform his will

£ach moment live his praise. PlU><^

HYMN 186, L. M.

The Holy Sapper.

WHAT wonders hath Jehovah wrought.
How great the price by which we're bougbti
The all of love and truth divine,
. Id oar redemption sweetly join.

t The beams of love descend, and bring.
Ten thousand blessings from our King ;
While rays of glorious truth and light
' Unveil his glories to our sight.

3 Thy love exceeds our highest praise.
And all the songs that angels raise ;
How then shall we attempt to sing
The boundless goodness of our King !

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hr Lord, bad we ten thousand tongues,

id notes beyond the angel' songs ;

11 we should fail, nor could make known

le nameless mercies of thy throne. Proud.

HYMN 187. Sevens Metre.

The harmooj of Praise.

^HOU, who sitt'st enthroned above !

Thou, in whom we live and move !
ou who art most great, most high !
»d, from all eternity I

how sweet, how excellent,
is when tongue and heart consent,
ateful hearts and joyful tongues,
winning thee in tuneful songs !

ben the morning paints the skies,
len the stars oCpv'ning rise,
3 thy praises wiU record,
''reign Ruler I mighty Lord I

iks the spring with fiow'rs the field ?
vest rich doth autumn yield ?
er of all good below !
d, from thee these blessings flow.

'reign Ruler ! mighty Lord I
thy praises will record :
^r of these blessings ! we
r the grateful song to thee. Sandtsv.

HYMN 188. C. M.

The Seasons ordained by God.

IHE rolling year. Almighty Lord !

Obeys thy powerful nod ;
b season, as it silent moves,
•eclares the present God.

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2 Wak'd by thy Toice, out steps the spring,

Id living green new drest ;
On hills, in vales, thro' fields and groyes.
Thy beauties stand confest.

3 The sun calls forth the summer months.

Nor do the hours d^ay ;
The fruits with varied colours glow
Beneath his rip'ning ray.

4 Thy bounty, Lord ! in autumn shines.

And spreads a common feast ;
He that regards his fav'rite, roan.
Will not neglect the beasL

5 When winter rears her hoary head,

And shows her furrow'd brow.
In storms and tempests, frosts and snows.
How awful, Lord, art thou I

6 The rolling year. Almighty Lord !

Obeys thy powerful nod ;
Each season, as it silent moves, -

Declares the present God. Nebdhah

HYMN 189. L. M.

Seed-time and Harvest.

THE rising morn, the closing day.
Repeat thy praise with gra%ful voice ;
Both in their turns thy pow'r display,
And laden with thy gifts rejoice.

2 Earth's wide-extended, varying scenes,
All smiling round, thy bounty show ;
From seas or clouds, full magazines,
Thy rich diffusive blessings flow.

3 Now earth receives the precious seed.
Which thy indulgent hand prepares ;
And nourishes the future bread.
And answers all the sower's cares.

4 T/jj sweet refreshing shovv'rs attend^
^ And through the lidges ^eiiW^ ^onv^

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Soft OD the springiog corn deseend ;
Aod thy kind bitfssiog makes it grow.

^ l^by goodness crowns the circling year,
Thy paths drop fatness all around ;
£v'q barren wilds thy praise declare,
And echoing hills return the sound.

6 Here, spreading flocks adorn the plain ;
There, plenty ev'ry charm displays ;
Thy bounty clothes each lovely scene.
And joyful nature shouts thy praise. Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 190. L. M.

Aatumnal Hymn.

GREAT God ! at whose all-pow'rful call
At first arose this beauteous frame.
By thee the seasons change, and all
The changing seasons speak thy name.

^ Thy bounty bidf the infant year.
From winter stqilps recovered, rise ;
When thousand grateful scenes appear,
Fresh op'ning to our wond'ring eyes.

3 O how delightful 'tis to see

The earth in vernal beauty drest I
While in each herb, and flow'r, and tree,
Thy blooming glorie^^ine confest I

4 Aloft, full beamil^, reigns the sun.
And light and genial lieat conveys ;
And, whi4e he leads the seasons on,
From thee derives his quick'ning rays.

5 Around us, in the teeming field,

^ Stands the rich grain, or purpled vine ;
At thy command they rise, to yield
The strengthening bread, or cheering wine.

6 Indulgent God ! from ev'ry part
Thy plenteous blessings largely flow ;
We see — we taste — letev'ry heart,

Wkh grateful love and duty glow. GexU. Mag.

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HYMN 191. Sevens Metre.

The DiTiDe Majesty and Power.

SING, ye sods of might, O sing
Praise to beav'a's eternal King
Pow'r and strength to him assign.
Bow before hisballow'd shrine.

2 Hark ! his voice in thunder breaks ;
Husb'd to silence while he speaks.
Ocean's waves from pole to pole
Hear the awful accents roll.

3 Now the bursting clouds give waj^
And the vivid lightnings play ;
And the wilds, by man untrod,
Hear, dismay'd, tb' approaching Qod.

4 He the swelling surge commands ;
Fix'd his throne for ever stands ;
He his people shall increase,

And with safety crown, and peace. MbrI

HYMN 192. L. M.

The Glory of God.

GOD is a name my soul adores,
Th' Almighty, the Eternal One ;
Nature and grace, with all their pow'rs.
Confess the Infinite Unknown.

2 Thy voice produced the seas and spieres,^
Bade planets roll, and suns to shine :
But nothing like thyself appears
Through all these spacious works of thine.

3 Still restless nature dies and ^rows ;
From change to change tlie creatures run :
Thy being no succession knows,

And all thy vast designs are one.

4 Thrones and dominions round thee fall,
And worship in submisssive forms;
Thy presence shakes this lower ball.

This humble dwelliog-place of worms. Wai

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HYMN 193. C. M.

The Condescension of God.

AMIDST the heav'nly pow'rs sublime
God^s throne is fixM oo high ; «

And through eternity he hears %

The praises of the sky.

^ YetflookiDg down, he visits oft
The humble, hallow'd cell ;
And with the penitent who mourns,
'Tis his delight to dwell :

3 The downcast spirit to revive,

The sorrowful to cheer ;
And from the bed of dust, the man
W contrite heart to rear.

4 With him dwells no relentless wrath

Against the baman race :
^^ souls, which he has form'd, shall find
A refuge in his grace. Edinburgh Colt,

HYMN 194. L. M.

The Condescension of God to Human Affairs.
r^H' Almighty stoops to view the skies,
^^ And bows to see what angels do ;
][ ^t down to earth directs his eyes,
■^nd bends his footsteps downwards too.

^« over-rules all human things,
^^d manages our mean affairs ;
^n humble souls the King of kings
^tows his counsels and his cares.

*^ Vain might earthly roonarchs try
Such condescending schemes to plan ;
*or man was never rais*d so high
Above his meanest fellow-man.

^ could our thankful hearts devise
A tribute equal to thy grace,
^0 heav'n our grateful songs should rise,
^d list'niog augt;U learn thy praise. Watts.

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HYMN 195. L. M,

The Majesty of God.

^^ZE weak inhabitants of clay,
IF- Ye trifling insects of a day,
Low in your native dust bow down
Before th' £ternars qwful throne.

2 Loud let ten thousand trunipets sound.
And call remotest nations round :
Assembled 00 the crowded plains.
Princes and people, kings and fcwaioa.

3 Join'd with the living, let the dead
Rising, the face of earth overspread ;
And, while his praise unites their tongues,
Let angels echo back the songs.

4 The drop that from the bucket falls.
The dust that hangs upon the scales.
Is more to sky, and earth, and sea.
Than ail this pomp, great God ! to thee.

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HYMN 196. C. M.

Universal presence of God.
Y heart and all my ways, O God !

By thee are searchM and seen ;
My outward acts thine eye observes,
My secret thoughts within.

2 Attendant on my steps, all day
Thy providence I see ;

And in the solitude of night

Tm present still with thee.

3 No spot the boundless realms of space.
Whence thou art absent, know ;
In heav'n thou reign'st a glorious King
An awful judge below.

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! if within my thou^tless heart
lou aught should'st disapprove^
secret evil bring to light,
id by thy grace remove.

it my ways have been perverse,
foolish in thy view,
I my steps to thy commands,
Qd form my life anew. Arbuckle.

HYMN 197. L. M.

God's Omniscience and Omnipresence.

^THERof all ! omniscient mind !

Thy wisdom who can comprehend?
•ghest point what eye can find,
• its lowest depths descend ?

t cavern deep, what hill sublime,
nd thy reach, shall I pursue ?
t dark recess, what distant clime,
hide me from thy boundless view 1

\ to heaven's ethereal height,
prospect to elude, I rise ;
lendour there, supremely bright,
presence shall my sight surprise.

, mighty God ! my wond'ring soul,
\ all her conscious pow'rs adore ;
se being circumscribes the whole,
se eyes the universe explore. ^

e essence fills this breathing frame,
>ws in every vital part ;
Is up my soul with livelier fiame,
feeds with life my beating heart.

hee, from whom my being came,

►se smile is all the heav'n I know,

»Vd with this exalted theme,

hee my grateful strains shall flow. Blacklock.

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"*" HYMN 198. C. M.

The Ways of the Rigbteons known to God.

TO thee, my God ! my days are ki^pwD ;
My soul enjoys the thought ;
My actions all before thee lie,
Nor are ray wants forgot.

Q, Each secret wish devotion breathes,
Is vocal to thine ear ;
And all my walks of daily life
Before thine eye appear.

3 The vacant hour, the active scene,

Thy mercy shall approve ;
And evVy pang of sympathy,
And ev'ry care of love.

4 Each golden hour of beaming light

Is gilded by thy rays ;
And dark affliction's midnight gloom
A present God surveys.

5 Full in t£iy view thro* life I pass,

And in thy view 1 die :
Lord, when all mortal bonds shall break,
May I still find thee nigh I

HYMN 199. Eight, Eight and Six Mi

Delighting in Divine Goodness.

PARENT of good ! thy works of might
I trace with wonder and delight ;
Thy name is all divine :
There's nought in earth, or sea, or air.
Or heav'n itself that's good or fair.
But is entirely thine.

2 Immensely high thy glories rise,

They strike my soul with sweet surprisej

And sacred pleasure yield ; «

An ocean wide without a bound,
Where ev'ry noble wish isdrown'd,
Aad ev'ry want is ftVVd.

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o thee my warm affections move,

sweet astonishment and love,

^Wbileatthy feet Hall ;
pant for nought beneath the skies,,
o thee my ardent wishes rise,

O my eternal All !

^ bat shall I do to spread thy praise,
^ V ^^^ • ^hro' my remaining days.

Or how thy name adore ?
c> thee I consecrate my breath,
■^t me be thine in life and death.

And thine for evermore. Fawcett

HYMN SOO. CM.

The Goodness and Mercy of God.

^WEET is the roemVy of thy grace,
^ O God, my heav'nly King !
•«et age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.

£od reigos on high, but not confines

His goodness to the skies ;
.^hro^ the whole earth his bounty shines.

And evVy want supplies.

^itb looging eyes, thy creatures wait

On thee for daily food ;
Thy libVal band provides their meat.

And fills their mouths with good.

How kind are thy compassions. Lord I

How slow thine anger moves !
But soon he sends his pard'ning word.

To cheer the souls he loves.

Creatures, with all their endless race,

Thy pow'r and praise proclaim ;
But saints, who taste thy richer grace.

Delight to bless thy name. W ATCV

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, HYMN 201. L. M.

God the intellectual Light.

PRAISE to the Lord of boundless might,
With uncreated glories bright !
His presence gilds the worlds above,
The unchanging Source of light and love.

2 Our rising earth his eye beheld.
When in substantial darkness veiPd ;
The shapeless chaos, nature's womb,
Lay buried in eternal glooro.

3 Let there be light, Jehovah said ;
And light o*er all its face was spread ;
Nature, array *d in charms unknown.
Gay with its new-born lustre, shone.

4 He sees the mind, when lost it lies
In Khadesof ignorance and vice ;
And darrs from heav'n a vivid ray,
And chanties midnight into day.

5 Shine, mignty God ! with vigour shine
On this benighted heart of mine ;
There be thy brighter beams reveal'd
As in the Saviour's face beheld.

Thine image, on my soul impressed.
In radiant lines shall stand confessed ;
While all my faculties unite

To praise the Lord, who gives roe light. Doddrip^^

HYMN 203. c. M.

The Being, Omnipresence, and Providence of God*

GREAT God, how vast is thine abode !
Mysterious are thy ways !
Unseen thy footsteps in the air.
And trackless in the seas.

1 Yet the whole peopled world bespeaks

Thy being and thy powV
^Midst the resplendent blaze of day,
And awful midDigUlbour.

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9or all the peopled world aiooe.

Rich fields aod verdant plains,
)ut lonely wilds by roan untrod,

Where silent horror reigns.

Tempests and storms that sweep the sky,

And cataracts sublime ;
iTolcauoes, earthquakes, hurricanes,

That waste the torrid dune ;

iTast caverns deep, and cloud-topt hills

Huge mountains rude and bare,
rerrific rockti and swelling waves —

The grandeur all declare.

Through all creation's widest range

The hand of heaven is near :
►Vbere'er I wander in the world,

Lo I God is present there. JeRvis.

HYMN 208. L.P.M.

God's government Zion's joy.

^TK subjects of the Lord, proclaim
K. The royal honours of his name ;

« Jehovah reigns,' be all your song,
['is he, thy God, O Zion, reigns ;
repare thy most harmonious strains,

Glad hallelujahs to prolong.

''e princes, boast no more your crown,
iut lay the glittering trifle down

In lowly honour at his feet ;
L span yonr narrow empire bounds ;
le reigns beyond created rounds.

In self-sufficient glory great.

Tremble, ye pageants of a day,
?orm'd, like your slaves, of brittle clay ;

Down to the dust your sceptres bend ;
To everlasting years He reigns,
A.nd undiminisb^ pomp maintains,

Whea It'wgs, and suos^ and lime B\\a\\ eu&.

^ Yout g'*-*^ S;;V« g\f«.and pa?
Praise bun for au^^^ooe.
^"".'T;£:MeV.u««b.epoor,

^nUVan^.bev;rvS Wet forsake ^^,,

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T^'^°"°''! ,«e sine *t "'""''
r Who kiodVeat av .^g„ flame,

tt« b««-^f Si f'omtbee proceeds.
^"'*"' u !ae «or\d tby bo«f "» **

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gh by thy daily bouoty fed,
it thy law, reject thy grace.

) may our forgetful hearts
)ok tbe tokens of thy care ;
hat thy lib'ral hand imparts,
wn in praise, still ask in prayV.

ill our suns more grateful shine,

ihowVs in sweeter drops shall fall,

1 all our hearts and lives are thine,

hou, O God ! enjoyed in all. Doddridge.

HYMN 206. S. M.

God*8 distingaishiog Goodness to MaiA

i LORD ! our heav'niy King !

Thy name is all divine ;
;lories round the earth are spread,
i o*er the heav'ns they shine.

len to thy works above

lise my wond'ring eyes,

ee the moon, fair queen of night,

peerless splendour rise ;

len I survey the stars

it fill the vaulted sky,

! what is man, that he should stand

ihy regard so high ?

what tbe son of roan,
It thou should*st love him so
10 thine angels is he placed,
i lord of all below.

ne honours crown his head,
lile subject beasts obey ;
irds that cut the air with wings,
1 fish that cleave the sea.

w rich thy bounties are !

1 wondVous are thy ways !

st and worms thy pow*r can frame

noDumeot of praise, *^ Kit^

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HYMN 207. S.M.

The heavenly Shepherd.

WHILE God my Father's near.
My Sbepberd and my Gaide,
I bid farewell to anxious fear,
My wants are all supplyM.

2 To ever fragrant meads,
Where rich abundance grows,

His gracious band indulgent leads,
And guards my sweet repose.

3 Along the lovely scene.
Cool waters gently roll.

And kind refreshment smiles serene.
To cheer my fainting souU

4 Here let my spirit rest :
How sweet a lot is mine !

With pleasure, food, and safety blest ;
Beneficence divine !

5 Great Shepherd ! if I stray.
My wand'ring feet restore ;

To thy fair pastures guide my way.

And let me rove no more. Mrs

HYMN 203. C. M.

God's CondeiceDsion id becomiDg the Shepherd

AND will the Majesty of Heav'o
Accept us for his sheep ;
And with a shepherd*s tender care
Such worthless creatures keep ?

2 And will he spread his guardian arm^

Round our defenceless head ?
And cause us gently to lie dowa
In his refreshing shade ?

3 And will he lead our weary souls

To that delightful scene.
Where rivers of salvation flow
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it thanks can mortal men repay
or favours great as thine ?
ow can tongues of fiBeble clay
rociaim such love divine ?

nal Qod ! how mean are we f

•OW richly gracious Ibou !

souls, oVwhelin'd with hanble joy,

a silent transports bow. Doddi^idoe.

HYMN 209. h. M.

Safety is poUic Diaeases and Dangers.

HEY that have made their refage God,

Shall find a roost secure abode ;

walk all day beneath his shade,
there at night shall rest their head.

iTDJng beams of noon conspire
lart a pestilential fire,
is their life ; his wings are spread,
t^ield them 'midst ten thousand dead.:

I pours with malignant breath
thick and scatter midnight-death,
they are safe : the poisoned air
n grows pure, if God be there.

if the fire, or plague, or sword,
»ve commission from the Lord,
trike his saints among the rest,
ir very pains and death are blest.

sword, the pestilence, or fire,

i but fulfil their best desire ;

1 sins and sorrow set them free,

bring thy children, Lord ! to thee. Watts.

HYMN 210. L. M.

God the Protector of lonocence.

HINE is the throne, beneath thy reign,
Great King of kings I the tribes profane
lid their dream of conquest o'er,
vanish^ to be seen no more.

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% What eyes like thine, Eternal Sire !
Thro' sio's dark mazes can inquire !
What hand, like thine, to Tirtue's foei
Such awful judgments can oppose ?

3 The meek observer of thy laws
To thee conimits his injur'd cause :
In thee, each anxious fear resiga'd.
The fatherless a father find.

4 Thou, Lord ! thy servants' wish canst read^
Ere from their lips the pray*r proceed :
'Tis thine, the drooping heart to cheer.

To wipe away the starting tear ;

5 To vindicate the sufTrer's cause.
To rescue from oppression's jaws.
To curb the haughty tyrant's will

And bid the sons of pride be still. MbrC^^^^'

HYMN 211. 4 7% and 2 lO's Metre*

Waitiog for MofDing. Ps. xzx.

LONG and mournful is the night,
Mental night of gloomy fear :
Source of comfort, source of light.
When, O when wilt thou appear !
Thy beams alone can bid the gloom depart,
And spread celestial morning o'er my hearts

•2 Morning of that glorious day,
Which the blest enjoy above,
Where with full unclouded ray
Shines thine everlasting love :
Where joy triumphant fills the bright abode^
O happy world ! fair paradise of God !

S Thiiher if the heart aspire,
Shall it. Lord, aspire in vain ?
Shall the breathings of desire
Rise with unavailing pain ?
O thou, my guide, my solace, and my rest !
In this sad df'i:art shall I rove unblest ?

4 Not ia vain aspires the heart,
That depends oo thee alone ;

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ht and joy thou wilt impart,
liaat dawn of bliss unknown
e let me wait beneath thy guardian wing,
firoin thy smile celestial morning spring. Steels .

HYMNSIS. L. p. M.

Works of Creation and ProTidence. Pt. zxziii.
^E holy souls, in God rejoice.

Your Maker's praise becomes your Yoice ;
at is your theme, your songs bp new ;
I of bis name, his word, his ways, .

works of nature and of grace, ^ ^

fr wise and holy, just and true !

lice and truth he ever loves,
I the whole earth his goodness proves :
word the heav'niy arches spread :
/v wide they shine from north to south !
I by the spirit of his mouth
re all the starry armies made. ^

gathers the wide-flowing seas,
380 wat'ry treasures know their place
be vast storehouse of the deep ;
spake, and gave all nature birth,
i 6res, and seas, and lieav'n, and earth,
everlasting orders keep.

mortals tremble, and adore
3od of such resistless powV,
r dare indulge their feeble rage :
n are your thoughts, and weak your hands,
; his eternal counsel stands,
i rules the world from age to age. Watts.

HYMN 213. L. M.

Instractioos of Piety. Ps. zxziv.
HILDRENin years and knowledge young.

Your parentis hope, your parent's joy !
end the counsels of my tongue ;
pious thoughts your minds employ,
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2 If you desire a length of days.
And peace to crown your mortal state.
Restrain your feet from impious ways.
Your lips from slander and deceit. Watxs.

UYMN <214.* Eight, Eight and Six Afetro.

Deliverance and Protection. P«. x1.

WITH patient hope my God I sought ;
He to his suppliant's want his thought
In happiest hour applied :
He from the dark and miry pit,
High on the rock has rais'd my feet ;
Nor fear my steps to slide.

2 His praise inspires my grateful tongue,
And dictates to my lips a song

In strains unheard before.
Admiring crowds his work shall see,
Their strength on him repose with me.

With me his name adore.

3 Blest, who in thee, great God ! confide,
Nor madly trust the arm of pride,

And helps that but betray.
Thy mercies. Lord, all praise surmount.
Nor numbers can their sum recount.

Nor words their worth display.

4 With strong desire my bosom glows
Thy truth and mercy to disclose.

In man^s relief display'd :
O ! let that truth dispel my wo,
That mercy, Lord, around me throw

Its all-protecting shade. Merri^^-^

HYMN 2(5. C. M.

Absence from God. Ps. zlliU

OTHOU, whose tender mercy hears
Contriiioii's humble sigh ;
Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears
From sorrow's weeping eye I

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See ! low before thy throne of grace,

A wretched wandVer mourn ;
tiast thou not bid me seek thy face ?

Hast thou not said, return ?

\.bflent from thee, my guide, my light !

Without one cheering ray ;
rhrough dangers, fears, and gloomy night,

How desolate my way !

D shine on this benighted heart,

With beams of mercy shine ;
\od let thy healing voice impart

A taste of joys divine !

Thy presence only can bestow

Delights which never cloy :
Be this my solace here below,

And my eternal joy ! Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 216. L. M.

God unchangeably good. Ps, Izzvi.

THIS God is the God we adore.
The faithful, unchangeable friend.
Whose love is as great as his pow'r,
And knows neither measure nor end.
*Tis he is the first and the last.
Whose hand shall conduct us safe home ;
We'll praise him for all that is past.
And trust him lor all that's to come. Topladt's Coll,

HYMN 217. Six, Six and Four Metre.

Solemn Invocation, cviii.

COME, thou almighty King,
Help us thy name to sing,
Help us to praise !
Father all -glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us.
Ancient of days !

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2 Come, thou eternal Lord,
By heav*n and earth ador'd,
Our prayV attend,

Come, and thy people bless ;
Give thy good word success ;
^ake thine own holiness
On us descend !

3 Be thou our comforter ;
Thy sacred witness bear
In this glad hour ;
Omnipotent thou art :
Then rule in every heart,
And ne^er from us depart.
Spirit of Pow'r !

4 O holy One ! to thee
Eternal praises be
Hence, evermore !
Tliy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see.
And to eternity
Love and adore !

HYMN 218. Tens Metre.

Idolatry reproved. P«. czv.

I^OT to our names, thou only just and true,
•^^ Not to our worthless names is glory due :
Thy powV and grace, thy truth and justice claim
Immortal honours to thy sovVeign name ;
Shine through the earth, from heaven thy blest abode ;
Nor let the heathen say, where is your God ?

2 Heaven is thy higher court ; there stands thy throne.
And thro' the lower worlds thy will is done I

God fram'd this earth ; the starry heavens he spread ;
But fools adore the gods their hands have made ;
The kneeling crowd, with looks devout, behold
Their silver saviours, and their saints of gold.

3 Be heav'n and earth aroazM ! 'Tis hard to say.
Which are more stupid, or their gods, or they ;

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itiaD, trust the Lord ; he hears and sees ;
)ws thy sorrows, and restores thy peace ;
irship does a thousand comforts yield ;
by help, and he thy heav'oly shield. Watts.

HYMN 219. CM.

Prodence. Ps, czz.

]*IS a lovely thing to see
The roan of prudent heart !
thoughts, and lips, and life agree
tct a useful part.

envy, strife, and war begin
ttle angry souls ;
iow the sons of peace come in,
quench the kindling coals !

linds are humble, mild, and meek,
urious passions rise ;
ilice moves their lips to speak,
pride exalts their eyes.

ves are prudence mix^d with love ;
i works employ their day ;
3in the serpent with the dove,
:ast the sting away.

%s the Saviour of mankind ;
pleasures he pursu'd ;
iners gentle and refin'd,
»oul divinely good. Watts.

HYMN 220. C. M.

Victory from God. Ps, czxiv.

3 not the God of truth and love.
When hosts against us rose,
M his vengeance from above,
crush'd the conquVing foes:

rmies, like a raging flood,
swept the guardless laud,

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DestrovM on earth bis hlessM abode.
And wbelrn'd our feeble band.

3 But safe beneatb bis spreading shield

His sons securely rest,
Dtfty the dangers of the field.
And bare the fearless breast.

4 And now our souls shall bless the Lord,

Wbo broke the deadly snare :
Who savM us from the murdVing sword,
And made our lives his care.

5 Our help is in Jehovah's name.

Who torm*d the heavens above :
He that supports their wond*rous frame.

Can guard bis church by love. Mas. BarB^

HYMN 221. Fives and Six Metre.

Thanksgivinf;;. P«. cxiiz,

1^ PRAISE ye the Lord,
^^ Prepare your glad voice.
His praise in the great
Assembly to sing.
In their great Creator
Let all men rejoice.
And heirs of salvation
Be glad in their king.

3 Let them bis great name
Devoutly adore ;
In loud swelling strains
Hi^ praises express,
Who graciously opens
His bountiful store,
Tbeir wants to relieve, and
His children to bless.

3 With glory adorn'd.
His people shall sing
To God, who defence
And plenty supplies :

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Their loud acclamations
To bim their great king.
Through earth shall be sounded,
And reach to the skies.

Ye angels abo?e,

His glories who*ve sung

In strains more exalted.

Now publish his praise :

We mortals delighted.

Would borrow your tongue :

Would join in your numbers.

And chaunt to your lays. Tate and Brady.

HYMN 222. C. M.

Design of God's Works.

SONGS of immortal praise belong
To our almighty God ;
He has our heart, and he our tongue.
To spread his name abroad.

^ How great the works his hand hath wrought !
How glorious in our sight !
And men in ev'ry age have sought
His wonders with delight.

3 How most exact is nature's frame !

How wise th' eternal mind !
His counsels never change the scheme.
That his first thoughts designed,

4 Nature, and time, and earth, and skies,

Thy heav*nly skill proclaim :
What shall we do to make us wise.
But learn to know thy name ?

b To fear thy pow'r, to trust thy grace.
Is our divin^Ht skill ;
And he*s the wisest of our race,

Who best obeys thy will. "W Kt*!^.

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^" HYMN S23. P. M.

God oar Shepherd and Guardiao.

THE Lord is our shepherd, our gaardian aiidgair '^
Whatever we waut he will kiodly provide ;
To the fiheep of his pasture his mercies abound,
His care and protection his flock will surround.

2 The Lord is our shepherd ; what then shall W9 fear '
What danger can frighten us while be is near ?

Not when the time calls us to walk through the vale
Of the shadow of death, shall our hearts ever fail.

3 Though afraid of ourselves, to pursue the dark way,
Thy rud and thy staff be our comfort and stay ;
For ae know by thy guidance, when once it is past,
To a fountain of life it will bring us at last.

4 The Lord is become our salvation and song.
His blessings have follow *d us all our life loog ;
His name will we praise while we have any breath,
Be content all our life, and resign*d in our death.

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HYMN 224. Tens and Elevens Metre.

The never-ceas'iDj^ Goodoesi of God.

HOUSE of our God, with cheerful anthems ring.
While all our lips and hearts his goodness sing :
With sacred joy his wondVous deeds proclaim ;
Li't evVy tcn^iie he vocal with his name ;
The Lord ia f;ood, his mercy nt'ver-ending ;
Hh blessings in perpetual show'rs descending.

2 His ^oodnes!< never fails ; the dawn, the shade
Still see new bounties through new scenes displayed ;
Succeeding ages bless this sure aliode,

And children lean upon their fathers* God,

The Ileal hless soul, through its immense duration,

Drinks from this source immortal consolation.

3 Burst into praise, our souls ! all nature join ;
Aitt^els and men, in harmony combine :
While iiuinao years ate meaaut^OL b^ \.\i«^\iii>

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Yea,- while eternity its course shall run,

His goodness in perpetual show'rs descending,

Sxalt in songs and raptures never-ending. Doddridge.

HTTMN 225. 4 Six and 4 Fives Metre.

The Father of Mercy.

O FATHER of mercy.
The hearer of prayer !
To thy creatures' request
Bow propitious thine ear !

^ The voice from the dust,'
The soft-rising sigh.
The prayer of the heart.
The uplifted eye —

^ Are grateful to thee.
An ofl^ing meet,
Than roses of Sharon
More fragrant and sweet.

* As the orient sun

Chasing darkness away,
Dawns bright in the east
And kindles the day —

^ So hope's cheering beam
From the fountain of light,
Is diffused through the soul
In affliction's dark night.

^ If then my heart droop,
Let me never repine ; —
But O may this God,
This kind Father — be mine ! Jervis.

HYMN 226. Eij^lits and Sevens Metre.

The God of Mercy adored.

PRAISE to God, the great creator.
Bounteous source of all our joy :
He whose hand upholds all nature.
He whose nod can all destroy ;

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Saints, with pious zeal attending.
Now the grateful tribute raise;
Solemn songs to heav*n ascending
Join the universal praise.

2 Round his awful footstool kneeling,
Lowly bend with contrite souls ;
Here, his milder grace revealing.
Here, his wrath no thunder rolls :
Lo, th* eternal page before us
Bears the covenant of his love ;
Full of mercy to restore us,
Mercy beaming from above.

3 £vVy secret fault confessing.
Deeds unrighteous, thought of sio ;
Seize, O seize the prufferM blessing,
Grace from God, and peace within :
Heart and voice with rapture swelling,
Still the iiong of glory raise ;

On the theme immortal dwetling,

Join the universal praise. Ti

HYMN 227. C. M.

The Uoi venal Prayer.

T ORD, not to earth's contracted span,
-■-^ Thy goodness let me bound ;
Or think thee Lord alone of man,
When thousand worlds are round.

2 Let not this weak, unknowing band

Presume thy bolts to throw ;
And deal damnation round the land,
On each. I judge thy foe.

3 If I am right, thy grace impart.

Still in the right to stay :
If I am wrong, O teach my heart
To find that better way.

4 Mean though I am, not wholly so,

Since q uicken'd by thy breath ;

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^rd ! lead me wheresoVr I go,
"X^brough this day*s life or death.

bi s day be bread and peace my lot :

•Ail eUe beneath the sun,
hoQ know*8t if best bestow'd or not ;

And let thy will be done.

o th«e, whose temple is all space,

'Whose altar, earth, sea, skies !
ne chorus let all beings raise !

All nature^s incense rise. Pope,

HTMN 228. Tens Metre.

Devont Aspirations.

LF friendless in the vale of tears I stray.
Where briars wound, and thorns perplex my way,
till let my steady soul thy goodness see,
^nd with strong confidence lay hold on thee.

[1 ev^ry creature, Lord, I own thy pow'r ;
n each event thy providence adore :
^hy promises shall cheer my drooping soul,
^hy precepts guide me, and thy fear control.

^heo when at last I quit this transient scene,

lelp roe to leave it with a heart serene :

7each roe to fix my ardent hopes on high,

^nd, having liv'd to thee, in thee to die. Barbauld.

HYMN 229. C. M.

The Power of Faith.

FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss,
And saves us from its snares ;
!ts aid in evVy duty brings.
And softens all our cares :

Bxtinguishes the thirst of sin.

And lights the sacred fire
Of love to God and heuv'niy things,

And feeds the pure desire.

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3 The wounded conscience knows its powV,

The healing balm to give ;
That balm the saddest heart can cheer.
And make the dying live.

4 Wide it unveils celestial worlds,

Where deathless pleasures reign,
Andlbids us seek our portion there.
Nor bids us seek in vain. >

5 On that bright prospect may we rest,

Till this frail body dies !
And then on faith's triumphant wings

To endless glory rise. EMBRaoii

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HYMN 230. Sevens Metre.

Freedom froml Error, Guilt, and Folly,
LEST instructor ! from thy ways

Who can tell how oft he strays ?
Save from error's growth my mind.
Leave not. Lord, one root behind.
Purge me from the guilt that lies
Wrapt within my heart's disguise ;
Let me thence, by thee renew'd,
Each presumptuous sin exclude :

2 So my lot shall ne'er be join'd
With the men whose impious mind,
Fearless of thy just command.
Braves the vengeance of thy hand.
Let my tongue, from error free.
Speak the words approved by thee ;
To thine all-observing eyes,

Let my thoughts accepted rise.

3 Taught by thee thy servant's breast
Joys the blessings to attest ;
Heaped on those whose hearts sincere
Learn thy precepts to revere.
While I thus thy name adore,

And tby healing grace implore.

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St Redeemer ! bow thine ear ;

d my streogth ! projutious hear. Mbarick.

tMN 231. 4 Six, and 4 Four Metre,

The Birth of Christ proclaimed by Angels.

HARK ! what celestial ootes,
What melody we^bear !
Soft OD the mora it floats,
And fills the rarishM ear.
The tuneful shell,
The golden lyre,
And vocal choir
The concert swell.

Th' angelic hosts descend.

With harmony divine :

See ! how from heav'n they bend,

And in full chorjus join.

Fear not, say they,

Great joy we bring ;

Jesus, your king.

Is born to-day.

He comes from error's night
Your wand'ring feet to save ;
To realms of bliss and light
He lifts you from the grave.
This glorious morn,
(Let all attend !)
Your matchless friend.
Your Saviour's born.

Glory to God on high !
Ye mortals, spread the sound.
And let your raptures fly
To earth's remotest bound \
For pe^'e on earth,
From God in heav'n,
To man i^ g'v'n.

At Jesus* birtb. 8^LU^\SVY CoU.

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HYMN 232. Hallelujah Metre.

Fraitfol Showers, emblems of the effects of the Gosp^^

MARK the soft-falling snow.
And the descending rain !
To heav'n whence it fell!
It turns not back again :

But waters earth through ev'ry pore,
And calls forth all her secret store.

3 ArrayM in beauteous green

The hills and vallies sbilie,

And man and beast are fed

By providence divine :

The harvest bows its golden ears,
The copious seed of future years

3 So saith the God of grace, * •'*

My gospel shall descend,

Almighty to effect

The purpose I intend ;

Millions of souls shall feel its powV,
And bear it down to millions more

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HTMN 233. Six Line Long Metre.

The Excellency of the Gospel.

WE love the volumes of thy word :
What light and joy those leaves afford
To souls benighted and distrest !
Thy precepts guide our doubtful way :
Thy fear forbids our feet to stray ;
Thy promise leads our hearts to rest.

2 From the discoveries of thy law,
The perfect rules of life we draw ;
These are our study and delight :
Not honey bo invites the taste,
Nor gold that hath the furnace past,
Appears so pleasing lo ihe s\ght.

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Thy threat'oings wake our slumb'ring eyes,

Aod warn us where our danger lies ;

But 'tis thy blessed gospel, Lord,

That makes the guilty conscience cleao^

Converts the soul, subdues our sin,

And gives a free, but large, reward. Watts.

HYMN 234. Eight Eight and Six Metre.

The Pleasures of Benevolence.

HAIL, source of pleasures ever new !
While thy kind dictates we pursue,
We taste a joy sincere ;
Too high for sordid minds to know,
Who on themselves alone bestow
Their wishes and their care.

By thee inspired, the genVous breast,
lo bliwing others only blest.

With kindness large and free, ^

Delights the widow^s tear to stay.
To teach the blind the smoothest way,

Aod aid the feeble knee.

God of love ! with pious care.
In others* joys and griefs to share.

Do thou our hearts incline ;
Each lowy each selfish wish control.
Warm with benevolence our soul.

And make us wholly thine. Blackloc^.

HYMN 235- Eight, Eight and Six Metre.

Tranquillity and Contentment

IF solid happiness we prize.
Within our breast this jewel lies,
Aod they are fools who roam :
The world has little to bestow ;
From our own selves our joys must flow ;
Our bliss beftns at home.

To be resign'd when ills betide.
Patient when favours are deny'd,
And pleased with favours giv'n :

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This, gracious God ! is wisdom^s part»
This is that inceose of the heart,
Whode fragrance reaches heaven.

3 Thus thro' life's changing scenes we'll go.
Its chequer'd paths of joy and wo

With cautious steps we'll tread ;
Quit its vain scenes without a tear,
Without a trouble or a fear,

And mingle with the dead :

4 While conscience, like a faithful friend.
Shall through the gloomy vale attend.

And cheer our dying breath ;
Shall, when all other comforts cease.
Like a kind angel, whisper peace.

And smooth the bed of death. Cottoc

HYMN 236, L. M.

He shall feed bis Flock like a Shepherd. Isa, xU 10,119

STRONG \^ thine hand. Almighty King,
Thy potent arm shall rule for thee ;
Salvation, 'tis thy work to bring.
And thy rewards are rich and freei

2 Like a kind shepherd thou wilt feed
Thy flock, in pastures green and fair ;
To crystal fountains wilt them lead,
And for them ev'ry good prepare.

3 Thine arm shall bear the tender lambs,
And thy soft bosom shall them warm ;
Gently will lead the teeming dams,
And shelter from the wiud and storm.

4 Lord, how secure thy folds may rest.
Beneath the shadow of thy wing ;
In safety lean upon thy breast, ^

While all thy saints thy praises sing. H. Ballo¥.

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HYMN »37. C. M.

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A King shall reign in Righteousness. Is. zjuii. 1, 3, S;
TESUS, our King, bis sceptre sways,
3^ In righteousness divine ;
Princes, in judgment, *tend bis ways,
And glories in bim sbine.

S^ This man shall be our hiding place,
A covert from the storm ;
And by the riches of bis grace
Secure from ev'ry harm.

3 As in a dry and barren place.

Rivers of water flow ;
Jesus, the riches of his grace.
Makes fainting mortals know.

4 As a tall shadow of a rock.

Within a weary land,
Is Jesus to bis fainting flock ;
He guards them with bis band.

^ Clearness of light be will bestow.
Our dimness take away ;
And make us all bis goodness know
In an eternal day.

^ There we shall hear the joyful sound,
Salvation in the Lord ;
And CD the fair celestial ground.
Our thankful songs record. H. Ballou.

HYMN S38. L. M.

The Coming of Christ, or the true Light.

BEHOLD the long expected Light I
'Tis Jacob's star, and Jesse's root !
The Bun itself is not so bright ;
Nor bears a tree such heavenly fruit.

3 With spreading glories, lo I be comes,^
And gloomy darkness flies apace ;
He's brighter than ten thousand sunsy
With beams of mercy in his face.

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3 Sin, now condemn'd, shuU cease to be,
Tbe'righteoud Judge shall bear the sway ;
Shall sinners set from bondage free,
And take iniquity away.

4 Roll on, thou glorious Star of light,
Display thy matchless grace abroad ;
And chase the darkness of our night.

And bring the nations home to Qod. H. BaIlo«

HYMN 239. Hallelujah Metre.

The Kiogdom of Christ and its attendant Glories.

COME, sing a Saviour's power.
And praise his mighty name ;
His wondVous love adore.
And chant his growing: fame.
Wide o'er the world, a King shall reigo ;
And righteousness and ()eace maintain.*

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2 The sceptre of his grace,
He shall for ever wield ;
His foes, before his face,

To strength divine shall yield.
The conquest of his truth shall show
What an almighty arm can do.

3 His alienated sons.

By sin beguil'd, belray'd ;

Shall then be born at once.

And willing subjects made.
Such numbers shall his courts adorn.
As dew drops of the vernal room.

4 His realm shall ever stand,
fiy'libVal things upheld ;

' And from his bounteous hand,

All hearts with joy be fiU'd.
An universe with praise shall own
Tbe couatless hoDours of hia tUtouQ. T^iiiiKEi

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HYMN 2iO. 8. M.

The sound of the Grospel trumpet to a perishing sinful world :
Collected from sundry Texts.

"EAR what a Saviour^s voice
To sinners does proclaim,
** O ail ye ransoin'd souls, rejoice.
Id your Redeemer's name I"

2 Where sio and death have reign 'd,
And all their power employ^ ;
There is his trath and light maintaia'd,
And heav'uiy truth enjoy'd.

^ The needy starving poor

Are fill'd with living bread ;
The op'ning of the prison door
Proclaims the captive freed.

^ The thirsty panting soul.

That longs for springs of grace,
fieholds celestial waters roll.
And floods of righteousness.

^ My God, my Saviour too,
I would thy love proclaim ;
Partake of what is brought to view,

And sing thy glorious name. Turner.

HYMN 241. L. M.

The Lord is my Shepherd. Ps, xxviii.

THE Lord our shepherd feeds his flock,
And shades them with his towVing rock ;
Our God provider each heavenly good,
And fills our souls with lasting food.

^ Where pastures grow in living green.
And spread a rich and flowing «cene ;
There do we rest, when toil o'ercomes,
Inhaling all the sweet perfumes.

3 Where waters o^alvation flow,
T<7 cheer the humble yale below,

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There doth our Shepherd kindly gQidt^
And for our parching thirst provide.

4 When from this fold we ever stray^
He marks our wandering devious way ;
Reclaims our souls to hiissful rest.
And brings us leauing on his breast.

5 The tender lambs, too prone to trace
The path of sin's dark wilderness ;
He gathers safely with his arm,
Andy in his bosom, shields from harm.

6 Shepherd and Bishop of my soul,

O make thy wounded servant whole I

Continue all thy gifts of love,

Till I shall reach thy fold above. TuRir

HYMN 242. 8. M.

Blessings of the Gospel.

RIVERS from Jesus flow,
And bright prophetic streams ^
There trees of life immortal grow^
And light effulgent beams.

Leaves from those trees shall heal
The nations of their wo ;
Sinners the living balsam feel.
And up to Zion go.

Thus from the house of God,
Waters were seen to flow ;
And, like the all-atoning blood.
Give health where'er they go.

Behold the spicy hills,
And ever-living groves !
Their pleasant fruit the hungry fill^
And truth spontanoouB grows. H. Bal0^^ '

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HYMN «48. C. M.

The heavenly Jerusalem.

]^[AY sacred beat inspire my tongue,
^■M. And ev'ry grace impart ;
With golden numbers fill my song.
And animate my heart.

Of the eternal fair I sing^

Jerusalem above ;
Zion, the city of our King,

Where dwells immortal love.

Behold ! her walls are great and high,

(Salvation of the Lord)
Her gates the word of prophecy,

And open is the word.

B^rom north and south, from east and west,

Shall all the nations come ;
And find in her immortal rest,

And an eternal home*

On emblematic stones she stands,

Where evVy grace is found ;
Hais'd by the great Jehovah's hands,

And on Imtnanuel's ground.

^he like a jasper stone most bright,

Reflects her cheering rays ;
In her there is no gloom of night.

But one eternal blaze.

Of her the Holy One hath said,

(And faithful is his word)
Her seed shall bruise the serpent's head ;

This seed is Christ the Lord,

Thus the male and female one,

" The Lord our righteousness ;**
The Covenant and Living Son,

In whom the world is bleat, \l. '&k\AA:^>i«.

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HYMN 244. Eights Metre.

The call of Zion, and the exhibition of her g\ory : CoP c ^ r"" **

from various Scriptures.

ARISE from thy wilderness state,
Tliou Zion, belov'd of the Liord,
And deck'd in thy majesty great.
Shine forth as the precious restored.
Long time hast thou wanderM forlorn^
Forsaken, and greatly despised ;
The garments of sorrow hast worn.
Nor the love of thy God realiz'd.

2 Now clothe thee with raiment of light
Oq thy head wear a crown of pure gold :
Thy radiant effulgence so bright.

Thy enemies cannot behold.
From the dust of the earth thou sbalt risei
Renew'd in the vigour of youth ;
Thus the captive, with pleasing surprise,
Hears the ransoming language of truth.

3 Deliver'd to bondage for nought.
Where tyrants, thy steps have pursuM ;
Thou shalt, without money be bought,
Thy Saviour, thy thraldoms hath viewM.
Thy Maker, thy Husband, thy King, '
Shall lead thee to mansions of rest ;
And a numerous retinue bring.

To welcome bis bride to his breast TvViVZ.

HYMN JMfff. C. M.

Coofidence io God.

WHY thus dejected, O my soul !
Why thus oast dowa with fear t
If floods of sorrow o'er thee roll,
Is DO delivVer near ?

3 Hope thou in God, and in him trus^,
And send tby fears away ;
He is both merciful and just ;
Nor can bis love decay.

^y soul, thy highttt notes of praise

To tby deliy'rer sing ;
.And in tby sweetest anthems raise

The honours of tby King.

Tby health, thy beauty, and thy powV,

Is God, thy gracious friend ;
Then, O my soul ! tby God adore,

Who doth salvation send. H. Ballou.

HYMN 246. L. M.

We are all the Offspring of our God. Actt, zvii* 28.

WE are the ofispring of our God ;
All nations, made of the same blood,
Are children of bis matchless grace.
Thro' Adam's vast and countless race.

The Greek and Jew are one by faith ;
Christ is the head, th' apostle saith :
All men are brethren in the Lord,
And heirs of his eternal word.

> Let God be worshipped and ador'd ^
He is our Saviour and our Lord :
Nor let our honours e'er be paid
To Gods which mortal hands have made.

\ Delivered now from sin's dark night,
Our eyes behold a heavenly light ;
The Lord will on hi^ Zion rise.
And raise his offspring to the skies. H. Balloy.

HYMN 247. C. M.

There is no Peace to the Wicked.

NO peace my starving soul can find
In sin's deceitful way ;
No pleasant fruits to cheer the mind,
Nor light a single ray.

2 A guilty conscience gnaws within,
Aod I am drown'd with grief;
My soul abhors that monster, sin.
Dear Saviour ! grant relief.

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3 O, why should men id sin remaiD 1

Why walk the tiresome way ?
Lord, may each sinner grace obtain
And go no more astray.

4 Hast thou not prorois'd m thy word.

That sin shall finish'd be ?
Fulfil thy testimonies, Lord,*'^

And set the sinner free. H.

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HTMN 2*a. C. H.

The innnmerable Mnltitade. R«v. tIL 9^ ftCi
EHOLD on Zion's heavenly shore.

A vast and shining band ;
Which can't be told, or number'd o'er.
In glorious order stand I

2 From earth*s remotest bounds they came^

From tribulations great.
And, thro' the vict'ries of the Lamb,
They've reached the heavenly state.

3 Their robes they've wash'd in Jesus' blood

From evVy spot of sin ;
They stand before the throne of God,
And of his mercies sing.

4 Hunger and thii;^t they know no more,

From burning heats refresh'd ;
The Lamb shall feed them from his store.
And give them endless rest.

5 To living streams of heavenly joy

Jesiid bhall lead his flock ;
To drink fresh draughts in their employ.
From Christ, th' eternal Rock.

6 God all their tears shall wipe away,

And they his wonder:} tell ;
While in hts temple they shall stay,

And Gud with them shall dwell. H. Ballot*

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HYMN 249. L. M. ""

Uoiversal Worship. Rev, v. 13.

BEHOLD ! the visionH brighter grow,
Beyond what beasts, or elders know ;
They wond'ring stand with sweet delight,
^hile glories beam upon their sight !

Jesus the powV of grace displays,
Fhe-foor-and-twenty stand and gaze.
While all the sons of Adam's loin,
NTow to the gospel grace resign.

Prom heaven and earth, and from the sea.
The mighty hosts assembled be ;
And with one voice are heard to sing
The glories of their heav'niy King.

Now beasts and elders both unite

To make his praises their delight :

The vision saith this sweet employ

Shall fill the universe with joy. H. Ballou.

HYMN 250. S. M.

The Day of Rest.

IN songs of highest praise.
We shout the day divine ;
Which, dawning n«w with heav'niy rays,
Shall soon with lustre shine.

Dark clouds shall pass away,
And light shall fast increase,
Till us the pow'r of perfect day
From darkness shall release.

This is the day of rest,
Prefigured by the law ;
This day shall make all nations blest,
This day the prophets saw.

This day shall finish sin,
(Ye saints, your voices raise)
Shall gather all the outcasts in,
To sing eternal praise. H, Ballou;

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"" HYMN 251. L. M.

Praise.

NOW to the Lord who built the skies
Let grateful songs of praise arise ;
By all that dwell beneath the sun^
Now be his grace in concert sung.

9 Far as the rolling plaoets move
He spreads his mercy and his love ;
Thro' evVy land, and evVy clime,
His wondVous works of goodness shioe.

3 So let bis goodness be express'd.
From north to south, from east to west,
And ev'ry living thing adore
His name, while sun and moon endure. S.Strre'

HYMN 252. C. M.

The same.

JOIN ev'ry heart and ev'ry tongue,
And sing Jehovah^s praise ;
Come, shout the wonders of his love,
• The victories of his grace !

2 Far as the circuit of the sun
He makes his mercy known ;
To evVy soul through ev'ry land
He sends his blessings down.

'3 So let his sweetest praises sound,
By all, through evVy clime ;
While moon and stars reflect their light,

Or suns propitious shiue. S. Street

HYMN 253. S. M.

The same.

4 JOYFUL song to God
-™- Now let our voices raise ;
His wondVous works and boundless love
Do well demand our praise.

2 He gives us wholesome food
And richest draughts of wine *,

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^Dd life, thro* Christ's redeeming blood,
Iroinortal aad divine.

So let us sing his praise
Wdile life and being fast ;
Tbeo taste those beautific joys
Which cannot be expressed. S. Strebteii.

HYMN 254. Hallelujah Metre.

God all in all.

1S1N6 the gospel day.
When Christ shall finish sio ;
His wond*rou9 love display,
Aod conquer*d rebels bring :
They prostrate fall*,
And humbly own, that God— alone—
Is aU in aU,

The Saviour ChriM must reign
Till all his foes submit ;
And, being freed from pain^
Shall worship at his feet ;

Shall prostrate fall,
And humbly own, that God — alone —

Is all in all.

Then death itself shall die,
And life triumphant reign ;
No more shall sinners sigh
In darkness, guilt, and pain.
Prostrate they fall
And humbly own, that God — alone —
Is all in all.

Then Christ shall subject be
To him who reigns above ;
And evVy creature see
Complete in heavenly love :

Shall prostrate fall.
And humbly own, that God — alone —

Is all inall, %jft'E:Eaj^^s

HYMN 285. L. M.

The Voice of Peace to (he troabled Spirit.

SEE, from the ark, the mystic dove,
On flying pinions, takes her way.
Thro' distant regions prone to move,
And view the wonders of the day.

9 Lo, she returns and seeks her rest,
And brings the olive branch of peace ;
Thus are the cheerless mourners blest.
The tidings all their hopes increase.

3 So we, upon this orean wide.
This boisiVouH and perturbeji state^
Where siu besets, and woes betide :
Nor we observe the floods abate.

4 Then does the Spirit^ witness show
A source of love, a fount of grace ;
A Saviour*s goodness makes us know»
And points to God our righteousness.

6 Celestial messenger of joy !

Speed on thy way to this sad heart ;

Bring with thee peace, without alloy, :

And never from my soul depart.' Tu&t^

HYMN 256. L. M.

The SoaVs Aoticipation of future Bliss..

BEAR me, ye spirits of the blest.
To Zion's bow'rs of joy and peace ;
Where all is love and heav'nly rest,
And holy anthems never cease.

2 Take me upon your wings, and fly ;
Your lively pinions, hope and faith,
Nor stop, till far above the sky,

I rise, a conquVor over death.

3 Here in this world of sin and wo,

I groan in bondage, toil, and pain ;
Where'er with wand'ring steps I go.
Go earth, for bliss, my search is vain.

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4 Here passions, leaguM in baleful strife,
Wage wilh our comforts cru<»l war ;
Hatred and wrath disturb our life,
Join'd in the rude tempestuous jar.

<5 Above such scenes, on Canaan's coast,
A rapt'rous prospect cheers the soul ;
Where discord, wrath, and strife are lost.
And seas of bliss ecstatic roll.

C Sweet heavenly fields their bloom display ;
No root of bitterness is found ;
The sun of love shines all the day.
And spreads a joyful scene around.

'7 Then bear me, spirits of the blest.
On faith and hope's roost lively wing.
To Zion's bow'rs of heavenly rest.
Where I may holy anthems sing. Turner.

HYMN 257. L. M.

For the Annnal Convention.

T^EAR Lord, behold thy servants here,
-*^ From various parts together meet.
To tell their labours thro' the year,
And lay the harvest at thy feet.

2 In thy wide fields and vineyards, Lord,
We've toil'd and wrought with watchful care ;.
Thy wheat doth flourish by thy word,
Thy love consumes the choaking tare.

3 The reapers cry thy fields are white.
And ready to be gather'd in ; *
The lab'ror shouts with sweet delight,^
This is the day to finish sin.

4 Ripe clusters on the vines appear.
We've flagons too of richest wine ;
O come, dear Saviour, meet us here.
And crown the banquet all divine..

5 O bless us while we here remain.
With holy love thy servants fill ^

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O may thy doctrine drop like rain.
And like the silent dew distil.

6 While we attend thy church's care,
O grant us wisdom from above ;
With cautious steps, and humble prayer,
May we fulfil the works of love.

HYMN 258. Double Long Metre.

The Star of Bethlehem.

WHEN mardhall'd on the nightly plain»
The glitt'ring host bestud the sky ;
One star alone, of alt the train ,

Can ^x the sinner's wand'ring eye.
Hark ! hark ! to God the chorus breaks.

From ev'ry host, from ev'ry gem' ;
But one alone the Saviour speaks.
It is the Star of Bethlehem.

2 Once on the raging seas I rode, '

The storm was loud, the night was dark.
The ocean yawn'd, and rudely blow'd

The wind, that toss'd my found'ring bark»
Deep horror then my vitals froze.

Death-struck, I cuas'd the tide to stem ;
When suddenly a star arose.

It was the Star of Bethlehem.

3 It was my guide, my light, my all ;

It made my dark forebodings cease ;
And, through the storm and danger's thrall.

It led me to the port of peace.
-Now Wifely moor'd, my perils o'er,

I'll sing first in night's diadem,
For ever and for evermore,

It is the Star of Bethlehem.

HYMN 259. C. M.

Hymn.

^IIHY presence, Lord, gives pure delight,

-■- Our sorrows takes away,
Dispds the darkness oC out a\^\,

And spreads effalgeut da^.

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water to the thirsty soul
ite flowings of tby love,
spirit sways with soft cootrol,
f Aod bears our thoughts above.

pHky should we then decline from thee ?
^ Id search of folly rove ?
Or strive to set our passions free
From the soft bands of love ?

t Extend around thy loving arms,
Infold us in thy breast.
Where, captives to resistless charms,
Our wavering souls may rest.

» Raise in our breasts a quick'ning zeal,
That faith which works by love ;
And to our strengthened eyes reveal

Our life in Christ above. H. Ballov.

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HYMN 260. L. M.

Christ the Light aod Life of the World.
EHOLD the light ! now see it rise.

How fast it spreads ! fills earth and skies.
While night and darkness flee apace.
Before the Saviour's day of grace.

I The sun's bright beam shall now expire
In brighter rays and warmer fire ;
Nature, regenerate and pure.
Shall rise to glory, and endure.

{ No winter shall these climes annoy.
No chilling blasts young buds destroy ;
The tree of life its fruit shall yield.
And dying man of death be heal'd.

I Seraphic raptures swell the theme.
And joys bewilder like a dream ;
Then wait, my soul, the perfect day ;
Yet walk the bright, the shioiog way. H, Balj.qv.

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HYMN 861. C. M.

Daily and Nighdy Defotioa.'

BEFORE the rosy dawn of day»
To thee, my Ood, I'll sing ;
Awake, my soft and tuneful lyre
Awake, each cbarniing string.

2 Awake, and let thy flowing strains
Glide through the midnight air.

While high amidst the silent orbs
The silver moon rolls clear :

3 While all the glitt'ring, starry lampa
Are lighted in the sky ;

And set their Maker's greatness forih
To thy admiring eye.

4 Awake, my soft and tuneful lyre.
Awake, each charming string ;

Before the rosy dawn of day.
To thee, my God, I'll sing.

5 Thou, round the heav'nly arch dost draw
A vast and sable veil ;

Which all the beauties of the world
From mortal eyes conceal.

6 Again the sky with golden beams
Thy skilful hands adorn ;

And paint, with cheerful splendouf gay.
The fair ascending morn.

7 And, as the gloomy night returns,
Or smiling day renews ;

Thy constant goodness still my soul
With benefit pursues.

8 . For this, I'll midnight vows to thee
With early incense bring ;
And, ere the rosy dawn of day,
Thy lofty praises sing.

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IJiaiiksgiTing for manifold Blessings. Ps. zviii. 46—50-

JEHOVAH lives, and be his name
By ev'ry heart adored !
From age to age be is the sanse,
The only God and Lord !

He is our Rock when troubles rise.

And storms and tempests low'r ;
He fides triumphant in the skies,

And saves us by his power.

Salvation to the Lord belongs,

We give Jehovah praise ;
Lift up our hearts, and holy songs

To our Deliverer raise.

r He saves from' danger, death, and hell,
From fear, distress, and harm ;
Makes ev'ry soul in safely dwell,
For mighty is his arm. -

» Great is the mercy we have found,
And great shall be our praise :
We'll spread his power and mercy round.
And songs of honour raise. Proud.

HYMN 263. C. M.

Unbounded Goodness.

IMMORTAL Founuin of my life,
My last, my noblest end ;
Eternal centre of my soul.
Where all its motions tend.

! Thou object of my dearest love.
My heavenly paradise,
The spring of all my flowing joys,
My everlasting bliss.

! My Gh>d, my hope, my vast reward.
And all I would possess ;
Still more than these pathetic names
And charming words express^.

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HYMX 264. L. M.

Celebratioo of the Lord. ta. sii.

THE joyful happy day appears,
Jehovah dries his Zion's tears I
He comes to b!esd the humble race.
And show the wonders of his (^race.

9 Great God, my praise shall rise to tbee,
Thy seeming anger's turn'd from me ;
^y comforts now thou wilt restore,
And weeping Zion weep do more.

3 Behold our God, the mighty Qod,

Who spread the numVous worlds abroad^

Is our salvation ; we rejoice,

And praise his name with cheerful voice.

4 We'll trust in him, nor be afraid,
Jehovah is our fortress made ;

He is our strength, his arm is strong,
And we'll exalt him in our song.

5 Wells of salvation open stand.
And living waters bless the land ;
And while we draw, with joys divine.

Our grateful praises. Lord, are thine. Pbouik

HYMN 265. Tens and Elevens Metre.

Adoration of God's GreatDCts, Mercy, &c. P«. czlv. 1 to 8.

^¥^HY name we extol, Jehovah our King,
-■ Forever in thee we*ll triumph and sing ;
From morning to ev'ning thy goodness we'll praise,
And while we have being thy honour we'll raise.

2 How great is the Lord ! no tongue can make knowa
The infinite God, eternal his throne ;

And great be his praises, by all be they giv'n.
By men and by angels, on earth and in heav'n.

3 The works of his hand declare his vast might ;
His terrible acts are holy and right ;

His truth and his justice are seen in his ways.
And his mighty wonders demand highest ^raisie.

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His goodness and truth how rich do they proTe !

No anger he bears, his nature is love ;

To all he is tender, and good doth impart :

To him will we render the praise of the heart. Proud.

HYMN 266^ L. M.

The Toice of "Nature.

THE lofty pillars of the sky.
And spacious concave rais'd on high,
Spangled with stars, a shining frame.
Their great Original proclaim.

Th' unwearied sun, from day to day,
Pours knowledge on his golden ray ;
And publishes to ev'ry land
The work of an Almighty hand.

Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail.
The moon takes up the wondVous tale ;
And, nightly, to the listening earth.
Repeats thestoiy of her birth ;

While all the stars, that round her bum,
And all the planets in their turn.
Confirm the tidings as they roll.
And spread the truth from pole to pole.

What though in solemn silence all
Move round this dark terrestrial ball ?
What though no real voice nor sound
Amid their radiant orbs be found ?

In reason's ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice ;
For ever singing as they shine,
'* The hand that made us is Divine." Addison,.

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HYMN 267. C. M.

God's ProTidence and Care of his Cbildreo. Ps, cxlvii. 1--8.
'npiS good to praise Jehovah's name,
"■- And of his mercy sing ;
To speak of his eternal fame,
And celebrate our King.

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9 Sweet 18 the work to sing and tell
The goodness of the Lord ;
How we by love are raisM from hell.
And by the truth restored.

3 'Tis pleasant to exalt our God,

Who gathers outcasts in.
And sends his love and (ruth abroad
To heal the plague of sin.

4 The broken heart of deepest wound

The Lord in mercy heals ;
Makes dying sinners strong .and sound.
And for the wretched feels.

5 Sing to the Lord, his love declare,

My voice shall gladly join ;
He saves our souls, we are his care.

His mercy is divine. Pbovi.

HTMN 268. 0. M.

God wonhipped mm oar Creator. Ps. c. 1—5.

(^OME serve the Lord with love and joy,
^ And in his presence sing ;
Cheerful your hearts and tongues employ,
The Lord alone is King.

2 He forms his church by power divine.

The work is all his own :
Let us in holy praises join
To God the Lord alone.

3 The holy gates we enter in,

And in his kingdom stand ;
ReleasM from foes, and savM fromsio,
By hi:5 almighty hand.

4 Ye sons of Zion, rise and sing,

Who in his pastures feed ;
Give praises to your sov'reign King,
For he is God indeed.

5 We are his people, and bis sheep.

Our shepherd is the Lord :
Ht" will our souls in safety keep,
And be his name adot'd. ^V^!^^*

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HYMN 269. L. M.

God*8 Dominion over the World, &c. Ps. xxiv. 7 — 10.

JERUSALEM, thou church divine,
In all thy heavenly beauty shine ;
Thy brightest robes of glory wear.
And for thy. God and King prepare.

Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates,
Behold the King of glory waits ;
Ye everlasting doors, give way.
The King of Zion comes to-day.

** Who is the King of glory ? tell V
The mighty Lord, who conquer'd hell ^
Strong is his arm, divine his might,
'Tis He who put your foes to flight.

Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gated.
Behold the King of glory waits ;
" Who is the King of glory, say.
That comes in grandeur on the way ?*'

The Lord of hostft, the mighty God,

Who rules bis foes with iron rod.

'Tis he who your salvation brings,

Jesus the Lord, the King of kings. Proud »

HYMN 270. C. M. /'

Encouragement to trust and love God.

THROUGH all the changing scenes of life.
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God bball still
My heart and tongue employ.

Of his deliverance I will boast.

Till all that are didtress'd
From my example comfort take.

And charm their griefs to rest.

magnify the Lord with me.

With me exalt his name !
When in distress to him I call'd.

He to my rescue came.
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4 Their drooping hearts were soon refreshM,
Who look'd to God for aid ;
Desir'd success, in evVy face,

A cheerful air supply'd. Tatb.

HYMN 871. L. p. M.

War and Peace.

GOD is our refuge in distress,
A present help when dangers press,
In him undaunted weMl confide ;
Though earth were from her centre tos8*d.
And mountains in the ocean lost,
Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide.

2 A gentle stream with gladness still
The city of our Lord shall fill,

The royal seat of God most high ;
God. dwells in Zion, whose fair towVs
Shalt mock th' assaults of earthly powVs, •

While his almighty aid is nigh.

9 He that has God his guardian made,
Shall under his almighty shade

Secure and undisturbed abide :
Thus to my soul of him I'll say,
" He is my fortress, and my stay.

My God in whom I will confide.

4 His tender love, and watchful care,
Shall free me from the fowler's snare,

And from all noisome pestilence ;
He over thee his wings shall spread,
And cover thine unguarded head ;

His truth shall be thy strong defence." TatJ* 9

HYMN 272. CM.

The Christian Pilgrimage.

COON will appear a brighter sky,
^^ As homeward we go on ;
All fears and foes before us fly,
Aod troubles a\\ be ^one.

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The prospect opens, grand and new.

See Salem's walls arise ;
Soon shall we brighter glories view

In yonder happy skies.

And shall we meet in heaven above^

Before Jehovah's face ?
For ever bask in beams of love.

With all the angel race ?

It shall be so : let us pursue

With faithfulness our way ;
For nothing more have we to do.

But love, believe, obey.

O happy church ! lift up your voice.

In songs of honour sing ;
In your own Saviour Qod rejoice,

For he alone is King. Proud.

HYMN 873. C. M.

Divine Providence in Air, Earth, and Sea.

V I lis by thy strength the mountains stand,

•*- God of eternal pow'r !
The sea grows calm at thy command.

And tempests cease to roar.

The morning light, and evening shade,

Successive comforts bring ;
Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad.

Thy flowVs adorn the spring.

Seasons and times, and moons and hours,
Heaven, earth, and air, are thine ;

When clouds distil in fruitful show'rs.
The Author is divine.

Those wandVing cisterns in the sky.

Borne by the winds around,
With wat'ry treasures well supply

The furrows of the ground.

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5 The thirsty ridges drink their 611,
And ranks of corn appear ;
Thy ways abound with blessing* stilly

Thy goodness crowns the year. Watts

HYMN 274. C. M.

Delight in Ordinances.

MY soul, how lovely i<« the place
To which thy God resorts !
'Tis hparen to see his smiling face.
Though in his earthly courts.

2 There the ^reut Monarcrh of the skies

His saving powV displays :
And light breaks in upon our eyes
With kind and quickening rays.

3 With his rich gifts, the heavenly Dove

Descends and fills the place,
While Christ reveals his wondVous love,
And sheds abroad his grace.

4 There, mighty God, thy words declare

The secret3 of thy will ;
And still we seek thy mercies there.

And sing thy praises still. W^att<

HYMN S75. CM.

Brotherly Love.

LO, what an entertaining view
Are brethren that agree I
Brethren, whose cheerful hearts pursue
The path to unity !

2 When streams of \ove from Christ, the Spring,

Descend to evVy soul,
And heavenly peace with balmy wing
Shades and bedews the whole :

3 'Tis like the oil divinely sweet

On Aaron's reverend head,
The trickling drops perfum'd his feet,
And o'er his garments sptead.

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4 Tis pleasant as the morning dews
That fall on Zion's bill.
Where God his mildest glory shews,

And makes his grace distil. Watts altered,

HYMN 276. Tens and Elevens Metre.

The Eternal and Soyereign God. Ps. xciii.

THE Lord of glory reigns ; he reigns on high,
His robes of state are strength and mojesty ;
This wide creation rose at his command,
Built by his word, and 'stablishM by his hand :
Long stood his throne ere he began.creation.
And hi» own godhead is the firm foundation.

9 God is th* eternal King : thy foes in vain
Raise their rebellion to confound thy reign ;
In vain the storms, in vain the floods arise,
And roar, and toss their waves against the skiee,
Foaming at heaven they rage with wild commotion.
But heaven's high arches scorn the swelling ocean.

3 Ye tempests, rage no more ; ye floods, be still;
And the mad world obedient to his will :
Built on his truth, his church must ever stand ;
Firm are his promises, and strong his hand :
See his own sons, when they appear before him,
Bow at his footstool, and with fear adore him. Waitb..

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HYMN 277. S. M.

Praise for Spiritual and Temporal Merci«8.

BLESS the Lord, my soul I
Let all within me join.
And aid my tongue to bless his name,^
Whose favours are divine.

2 O bless the Lord, my soul !
Nor let his mercies lie

Forgotten in unthankfulness^
And without praises die.

3 'Tis he forgives thy sins^
'Tis be relieves thy pain^

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The Lamb shall laad bis bearenly flock

Where living fountains rise,
And love divine shall wipe away

The sorrows of their eyes. Watts.

HYMN 279. S. M.

The Blessedness of Gospel Times. Isa. v. 2, 7| &c.

HOW beauteous arn their feet
Who stand on Zion's bill,
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal !

How charming is their voice,
How sweet the tidings are !
'* Zion, behold thy Saviour King I
He reigusand triumphs here."

How happy are our ears,
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought but never found !

How bledsed are our eyes,
That see this heavenly light ;
I^rophets and kings desir*d it long,
But dyM without the sight.

The watchmen join their voice.
And tuneful notes employ ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs.
And deserts learn the joy.

T'le LfOrd makes bare his arm
Through all the earth abroad ;
Let ev*ry nation now behold

Their Saviour and their God. Watts,

HYMN 280. C. M.

The aged Saint's Reflection and Hope. Pt. Izxi. 5— >^.

MY God, mine everlasting hope,
I live upon thy truth ;
Thine bands have held my childhood U^^
And sueagthw'd ail mj youth.

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3 New wonders, Lord, mice eyes hare seen
With each revolving year ;
Thou kaow'st the days that yet remaio,
I tmst them to thy care.

3 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs,

And leave my fainting heart ?
Who shall sustain my sinking years.
If Qod my strength depart ?

4 Down to the silent vale of death

Will be my next remove ;
O, may these poor remains of breath
Declare thy wond'rous love !

5 Let me thy powV and truth proclaim

To the surviving age ;
And leave a savour of thy name
When I shall quit the stage,

By long experience I have known
Thy sov'reign powV to save ;
At thy command I venture dowD
Securely to the grave.

7 When I am bury'd in the dust.
My flesh shall be thy care ;
These witbVing limbs with thee I trust,

To raise them strong and fair. Watt^»

HYMN 281. L. M.

Characters of Christ borrowed from inanimate things ia

Scripture.

/^O, worship at Immanuel's feet,
^^ See in his face what wonders meet !
Earth is too narrow to express
His worth, bis glory, or his grace,

2. The whole creation can afford
But some faint shadows of my Lord ;
Nature, to make his beauties known^
Must mingle colours not her own.

3 Is he compar'd to Wine or Bread ?
Dear Lord, oar souU vrov)iV^\\raL«\M M^v

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That flesh, that dyings blood of thin9|
Is bread of life, 18 heavenly wine.

4 Is he a Tree ? the world receives
Salvation from his healing leaves ;

That righteous Branch, that fruitful Bough,
Is David's root and offspring too.

5 Is he a Rose ? not Sharon yields
Such fragrancy in all her fields :
Or if the Lily he assume.

The V allies bless the rich perfume.

6 Is he a Vine ? His heavenly Root
Supplies the boughs with life and fruit :
An everlasting union join

Each soul to Christ the living Vine !

7 Is he the Head ? Each member lives
Upon the vital power he gives ;
The saints below, and saints above,
JoinM by his spirit and his love. .

8 Is he a Star 1 He breaks the night,
Piercing the shades with dawning light ;
I know bis glories from afar,

I know the bright, the Morning-Star.

9 Is he a Fire 1 He'll purge my dross ;
But the true gold sustains no loss :
Like a refiner shall he sit.

And tread the refuse with his feet.

10 Is he a Rock ? How firm he proves !
The Rock of Ages never moves ;

Yet, the sweet streams that from him flow,
Attend us all the desert through.

11 Is he a Way ? He leads to Qod,
The path is drawn in lines of blood !
There would I walk with hope and zeal,
Till I arrive at Zion's hill.

12 Is he a Door ? Til enter in ;
Behold the pastures, large and green !
A paradise divinely fair,

And aU the sheep have freedom iheri^.

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13 Is be a Sua ? His beams are grace.
His course is joy and rigbteousaess :
Nations rejoice when he appears

To chase their clouds and dry their tears.

14 Is be a Temple ? I adore

Th' indwelling Majesty and power ;

And still to bis most holy place

Whene'er I pray, Fll turn my face. Wati

HYMN 282. C. M.

Christ the Great High Priest of our Frofessioo.

THOU dear Redeemer, dying Lambi
We love to hear of thee ;
No music like thy charming name,
Can half so pleasing be !

2 O may we ever hear thy- voice

In mercy to us speak !
And in our Priest will we rejoice,
Thou great Melchisedec.

3 Our Jesus shall be still our theme

While in this world we stay ;
We'll sing our Jesus' lovely name,
When all things else decay :

4 When we appear in yonder cloud.

With all his favour'd throng,
Then will we sing more sweet and loud.
And Christ shall be our song.

HYMN 283. C. M.

God's tender Care of his Church,

NOW shall my inward joys arise,
And burst into a song ;
Almighty love inspires my heart,
And pleasures tune my tongue.
2 God on his thirsty Zion's hill
Some mercy-drops has thrown,
, And solemn oaths have bound his lov6
To show'r saWaiiou dovm.

by do we then indalge our fears,
Suspicion aod complaints t
le a God, and shall his grace
Srow weary of bis saints ?

Q a kind woman e*er forget

The infant of her womb,

d 'mongst a thousand tender thoughts,

Eler suckling have no room ?

t, saith the Lord, should nature change,
^nd mothers monsters prove,
D still dwells upon the heart
!)f everlasting love.

sp on the palms of both my hands
'. have engravM her name ;
hands shall raise her ruin'd walls,
^nd build her broken frame. Watts.

HYMN 284. L. M.

Persecution. C

BSURD and vain attempt ! to bind,

With iron chains, the freeborn mind ;
force conviction, and reclaim
) wandering, by destructive flame !

i arrogance, to snatch from heaven
ninion not to mortals given !
' conscience to usurp the throne,
ountable to God f lone !

i zeal ! that fills the world with wo !
t hurls down kingdoms at a blow !
.t wakens vengeance to devour '^

foes of anticbristian power !

IS, thy gentle law of Ipve
s no such cruelties approve ;
i as thyself, thy doctrine wields
arms, but what persuasion yields.

proofs divine and reason strong,
aws the willing soul afong ;

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Andconqaests to thy church acqnirat.
By eloquence, which Heayen lospirat.

O happy, who are thus compelled
To the rich feast, by Jesus held !
May we this blessing know, and pruw
The light which liberty supplies. Soott.

HYMN 280. L. M.

Holy Resolution.

AH, wretched souls, who strive in yain !
Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin {
A nobler toil may I sustain,
A nobler satisfaction win.

2 I would rebolve with all my heart,
With all my powers to serve the Lord ;
Nor from his precepts e*er depart,
Whose service is a rich reward.

3 O be his service all my joy !
Around let my example shine ;
Till others love the blest employ.
And join in labours so divine.

4 Be this the purpose of my soul.
My solemn, my determined choice.
To yield to bis supreme control.
And in his kind commands rejoice.

5 O may I never faint nor tire, . i
Nor wander from thy sacred w;|ys !

Great God, accept my soul's desire.
And give me strength to live thy praise.

Mrs. Stbblx.

HYMN 28^. S.M.

Christ the Branch of David, and the Morning Star.

A LL hail, mysterioBs King !
-^ Hail, David's ancient root !
Thou righteous Branch, which thence did spring,
To give the nauona Ccuil.

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9 Our weary souIb dball rest
Beneath thy grateful shade ;
Our thirsting lips the sweets shall taste,
By thy blest fruit con veyM.

3 Fair morning Star, arise !
With living glories bright ;

And pour on these awak'ning eyes
A flood of sacred light.

4 The horrid gloom is fled,
PiercM by thy heavenly ray ;

Shine, and our wandering footsteps lead
To everlasting day. Doddridge aiiered.

HYMN S87. C. M.

A Pillar in the Heavenly Temple.

ALL hail, victorious Saviour, hail I
I bow to thy command,
And own that David's royal key
Well fits thy sovereign band.

2 Open the treasures of thy love,

And shed thy gifts abroad ;
Unveil to my rejoicing eyes
The temple of my God.

3 There as a pillar let me stand.

On an eternal base ;
UprearM by thy almighty hand.
And polish'd by thy grace.

4 There, deep engraven let me bear

The title of my God ;
And mark the New Jerusalem,
As my secure abode.

5 In lasting characters inscribe

Thy own beloved name ;
That endless a^es there may read

The great Inimanuers claim. Do1)b«.i\^Qi1..

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HYMN 288. L.M.

Uncharitable JudgmeDt.

ALL-Knowiog God ! 'tis thine to know
The springs whence wrong opinions flow ;
To judge from principles within.
When frailty errs, and when we sin.

2 Who, among men, high Lord of idl,
Thy servants to his bar may call ?
Decide of heresy, and shake

A brother o'er the flaming lake ?

3 Who, with another's eye, can read ?
Or worship by another's creed ?
Revering thy command alone.

We humbly seek and use our own.

4 If wrong, forgive ; accept, if right,
Whilst faithful we obey our light ^
And censViog none, are zealous still
To follow, as to learn, thy will.

5 When shall our happy eyes behold
Thy people, fashion'd in thy mould ?
And charity our lineage prove,

Deriv'd from thee, O God of love ? Scon

HYMN 289. L. M.

Christ our Example.

AND is the gospel peace and love ?
Such let our conversation be ;
The serpent blended with the dove,
Wisdom and meek simplicity.

^ Whene'er the angry passions rise,

And tempt our thoughts or tongues to striGs,
To Jesus let us lift our eyes.
Bright Pattern of the Christian life.

3 O how benevolent and kind !
How mild, how ready to forgive I
Be this the temper of our mind,
And these the rules by v^Vi\cViv«^\\Ne,

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4 To do his heareoly Father's will
Was his employment and delight ;
Humility and holy seal

Sbooe through his life divinely bright.

5 Dispensing good wherever he came.
The labours of his life were love i
Then, if we bear the Saviour's name,
By his example let us move.

6 But ah, how blind, how weak we are I
How frail, how apt to turn aside !
Lord, we depend upon thy care.

We ask thy spirit for our guide.

7 Thy fair example may we trace,
To teach us what we ought to be ;
Make us, by thy transforming grace,

O Saviour, daily more like thee. Mrs. Steels.

HYMN 290. C. M.

The New Creation.

ATTEND, whilst God's exalted Son,
Doth his own glories shew ;
** Behold I sit upon my throne.
Creating all things new !

2 Old things are wholly pass'd away.

And the first Adam dies ;
My hands a new foundation lay ;
See the new world arise 1

3 I'll be a Sun of righteousness

To the new heavens I make ;
None but the new-born heirs of grace
My glories shall partake."

4 Mighty Redeemer, set me free

From my old state of sin ;
O make my soul alive to thee,
Create new powVs within I

5 Renew my eyes, and form my ears.

And mould my heart afresh ;

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Give me new paBsions, joye and fears,
And turn the stooe to flesh.

6 Far from the regions of the dead,
From sin, and earth, and helt,
lo the new world, which grace hath madcfi

I would forever dwell. Wai

HYx\lN 291. L. M.

Glory in the Cross.

AT thy command, our blessed Lord,
Here we attend thy dying feast ;
Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy boards
AiM thy own Besh feeds ev'ry guest.

3 Our faith adores thy bleeding love.
And trusts for life in One that died ;
We hope for heavenly crowns above,
From a Redeemer crucified.

3 Let the vain world pronounce its shame.
And fling its scandals on the cause ;
We come to boast our Saviour's name,
And make our triumph in his cross.

4 With joy, we tell the scoffing age.
He that was dead has left his tomb ;
He lives above their utmost rage.

And we are waiting till be come. Wai

HYMN 292. L. M.

Temptation without and within.

A WAKE, my soul, lift up thine eyes,
-™- See how thy foes against thee rise,
In long array, a num'rous host ;
Awake my soul, or thou art lost !

2 See how rebellious passions rage.
And fierce desires, and lusts engage ;
See pleasure's silken banners spread,
A ad willing souls are capUvQ \e4^

I tread upon eachanted ground.
Perils and snares beset me round ;
O let me then guard evVy part ;
But roost the traitor in my heart !

O teaob thy servant bow to wield,
Blest Saviour, thy immortal shield !
Put on thy armour from above,
Of heavenly truth, and heavenly love.

The terror and the charm repel.

The smiles of earth, the frowns of hell ;

The tempter once thou didst subdue ;

O make me more than conqu'ror too I Mrs.Barbauld.

HYMN 293. Hallelujah Metre.

The Lord's Day Morning^,

AWAKE, our drowsy souls !
Shake off each slothful band I^
The wonders of this day
Our noblest songs demand.
Auspicious morn, thy blissful rays.
Bright seraphs hail, in songs of praise !

At thy approaching dawn,

Reluctant death resigned

The glorious Prince of life.

In the dark vault confin'd.
Th^ angelic host around him bends,
And, midst their shouts, the Lord ascends.

All hail, triumphant Lord !

Heaven with hosanna rings ;

Whilst earth, in humbler strains.

Thy praise responsive sings.
Worthy art thou, who onoe wast slain,
Thro' endless years to live and reign.

Gird on, great King, thy sword,

Ascend thy conqu'ring car.

Whilst justice, truth and love

Maintain the glorious war.
Victorious ihou, thy foes shalt treBd>
Aad sin aad death in triuQaph tea,d*

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Make bare thy potent arm,

And wing th' unerring dart,

With salutary pangs

To each rebellious heart.
Then dying souls for life shall sue.
Numerous as drops of morning de^. Rippoar's Cfff.

HYMN 294. L. M.

The Christian Race.

AWAKE, our souls ; away, our fears ;
Let er'ry trembling thought begone :
Awake, and run the heavenly race,
Apd put a cheerful courage on !

2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny road ;
And mortal spirits tire and faint,

Tf they forget the mighty God, ,
Who feeds the strength of ev'ry saint :

3 The mighty God, whose pow'rful hand
Has matchless works of wonder done ;
And shall endure, whilst endless years
Their everlasting circles run.

4 From him, the overflowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a rich supply ;
Whilst those who trust their native strength
Shall melt away, and droop and die.

5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
WeMl mount alott to thine abode ;
On wings erf love our souls will 6y,

Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. Watts.

HYMN 295. L. M.

Benefit of Ordinances.

AWAY from ev'ry mortal care,
Away from earth, our souls retreat ;
We leave this worthless world afar.
And wait and worship near thy seat.

2 Lord, in the temple of thy grace.
We bow before thee and adot^ *,

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We Yjew the glories of thy foce.
And learn the wonders of thy pow'r.

3 Whibt here our various watits vft monra,

United pray'rs ascend on high ; ^

And faith expects a sure return
Of blessings in variety.

4 If Satan rage, and sin grow strong,
Here we receive some cheering word ;
We gird the gospel armour on.

To fight the battles of the Lord.

5 Here, when our spirit faints and dies,
And conscience smarts with inward stings ;
The Sun of righteousness shall rise,
With healing beams beneath his wings.

6 Here would our ravish'd souls abide ;
Or if from hence we must depart.
Let neither life nor death divide
Our God and Saviour from our heart.

Watts, altered.

HYMN 296. C. M.

Faith in the Promise of Salvation.

BEGIN, my tongue, some heavenly theme.
And speak some lofty thing ;
The mighty works, or mighty name
Of our eternal King !

2 Tell of his wondVous faithfulness,

Or sound his powV abroad ;
Sing the blest promise of his grace,
And the performing God.

3 Proclaim salvation from the Lord,

To sinful, dying men ;
His hand has writ the sacred word.
With aa unerring pen.

4 Engrav'd as in eternal brass.

The gracious promise shines *
Nor shall the hand of time erase
Those everlastiag lines.

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5 Then why these doubts and sad complaiDts,
If Christ and we are one?
The word extends to all the saints.
Who humbly love the Son.

By Faith in this our souls have livM,
And part of heaven possesjtM ;
We'll praise him then for grace reoeiT'd

And trust him for the rest. Watts.

HYMN 897. C. M.

The Ignorance of Man.

BEHOLD the new-born infant grie\r'd
With hunger, thirst and pain !
It cries to have its wants relieved.
But knows not to complain .

2 Such childhood yet I must confess.

Though long in years mature ;
Unknowing whence I feel distress,
And where to seek its cure.

3 Author of good ! to thee I turn ;

Thy ever watchful eye,
Alone, can all my wants discern.
Thy hand alone supply.

4 O let thy fear within me dwell.

Thy love my footsteps guide !
That love shall vainer loves expel.
That fear, all fears beside.

5 And since, by error's force subdu'd,

My oft misguided will
Preposterous shuns thn latent good,
And grasps the specious ill ;

6 Not to ray wish, but to my want.

Do thou thy gifts apply ;
Unask'd, what good thou knowest, graDt|

What ill, though ask'd, deny. MbIUUA

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HTMN 298. f$. M,

Adoption.

BEHOLD, what wondVous grace
The Father bath bestow'd
Oo siDDers of a mortal race.
To call them sods of Gbd !

2 'Tis 00 surprisiog tbiog,
. That we should be unknown ;

The Jewish world knew not their king,
God's everlasting Son.

3 Nor doth it yet appear
How great we shall be made ;

But when w»6M our Stirionr here^
We shall be like our head«

4 A hope so much divine
May trials well endure ;

May cleanse our souls from sense and sin,
As Christ the Lord is pure.

d If in our Father's love
We sbare a filial part,
Send down thy Spirit, like a do?e,
To rest upon our heart.

6 We would no longer lie.

Like slaves beneath the throne ;
Our faith shall Abba, Father, cry,

And thou the kindred own. Watts.

HYMN S99. L. M.

The Beatitudes.

BLEST are the humble souls that see
Their emptiness and poverty ;
Treasures of grace to them aregiv'n.
And crowns of joy laid up in heaveo.

2 Blest are the men of broken heart.
Who mourn for sin with inward smart ;
The blood of Christ divinely Sows^
A healing balm for all their woes.

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3 Blest are the meek, who stand afar
From rage and pasition, noise and war ;
God will secure their happy state.
And plead their cause against the great*

4 Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, •
Hunger and long for righteousness ;
They shall be well supplyM and fed
With living streams and living bread.

5 Blest are the men whose bowels move.
And melt with sympathy and love ;
From Christ the Lord, they shall obtain
Like sympathy and love again.

6 Blest are the pure, whose hearts are cleaa
From the defiling power of sin ;

With endless pleasure they shall see
A God of spotless purity.

7 Blest are the men of peaceful life.

Who quench the coals of growing strife ;
They shall be callM the heirs of bliss.
The sons of God, the God of peace.

8 Blest are the suflTrers, who partake
Of pain and aha me for Jesus' sake ;
Their souls shall triumph in the Lord,
Glory and joy are their reward.

HYMN 300. L. M.

The Presence ef God mortifying ns to the Yforl^,

^OME, blessed Lord, descend and dwell
^^ By faith and love within our breast ;
Then shall we know, and taste, and feel.
Such joys as cannot be ezpress'd.

2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength,
Make our enlarged souls possess.

And learn, the height, and breadth, and length
Of thy unroeasurable grace.

3 Could we but pierce the veil, and see
The glories of tb' eteruaV akVea,

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What little things these worlds would be I
How despicable in our eyes !

4 Great All lo All, eternal King !
Could we but view thy glorious face.
Then all our pow'rs should Join to sing
Thy boundless wisdom and thy grace.

5 Now to the God, whose pow'r in hea?en
And earth has works of wonder done.
Be everlasting honours giv*n,

By all the church, through Christ his Son. Watts.

HYMN 301- L. M.

Tbe only LiTing and True Gkid. Pt. 86.

ETERNAL God, almighty Cause
Of earth and sea and worlds unknown ;
All things are subject to thy laws,
All things depend on thee alone.

2 Thy glorious being singly stands,
Of all within itself possest ;
ControU'd by none are thy commands ^
Thou from thyself alone art blest.

3 To thee alone ourseWes we owe,
To thee alone our homage pay ; .
All other gods we disavow,

Deny their claims, renounce their sway.

4 In thee, O Lord, our hope shall rest,
Fountain of peace and joy and love !
Thy favour only makes us blest ;
Without thee, all would nothing prove.

5 Worship to thee alone belongs.
Worship to thee alone we give ;
Thine be our hearts, and thioe our songs.
And to thy glory we would live.

6 Spread thy great name through heathen lands,
Their idol deities dethrone ;

Subdue tbe world to thy commands.

And reign^ as thou art, God alone. . ^^q^^.

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HYMN 303. L. M.

PreserviDi; GoodncM.

ETERNAL God, I bless thy oame.
The same thy powV, thy grace the same ;
The tokens of thy friendly care
Open and close and crown the year.

2 Supported by thy guardian hand.
Amidst ten thousand deaths I tand !
And see, when I survey thy ways.
Ten thousand monuments of praise.

3 Thus far thy arm has led me on,
Thus far I make thy mercy known ;
And whilst I tread this desert land.
New mercies shall new songs demand.

4 My grateful voice, on Jordan's shore,
Shall raise one sacred pillar more ;
Then bear, in thy bright courts above,
Inscriptions of immortal love. DoDDBiDi

HYMN 808. L. M.

God exalted above all Praiie.

ETERNAL PowV, whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of the God,
Extended far beyond the bounds
"Where stars revolve inferior rounds ;

2 The lowest step beneath thy seat
Rises 'too high for GabriePs feet ;
In vain the tail archangel tries

To reach its height, with wondVing eyes.

3 Thy dazzling glory whilst he sings.
He hides bis face behind his wings,

And ranks of throiies aud pow*r!« around,
Fall prostrate on the heavenly ground.

4 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do !
We would adore our Maker too ;
From lowest dust to thee we cry.
The great, the holy, aud the high.

J Earth from afar bath beard thy fatotfy
Aad men have leam'd to lisp thy name ;
But the full glories of thy mind
Leare all our soaring thoughts behind,

6 €k>d is in heaven, and men below ;
Be short our hymns, our words be few ;
A sacred rev'reoce checks our eongs.
And praise is silent on our tongues. Watts.

HYMN 804. L. M.

Preparation for R^gious Worship.

FAR from my thoughts, vain world, begooe,
Let my religious hours alone ;
From flesh and sense, I would be free^
And hold communion. Lord, with thee.

% My heart grows warm with holy fire.
And kindles with a pure desire,
To see thy grace, to taste thy love,
And feel thine influence from above.

3 When I can say that God is mine,
When I can see thy glories shine ;
I tread t he world beneath my feet.
And all that men call rich and great.

4 Send comfort down from thy right hand.
To cheer me in this barren land ;

And in thy temple let me know

The joys that from thy presence flow. WATT8,otterad»

HYMN 305. L. M.

Humility.

Xj\)LLY builds high upon the sand ;
-■^ But lowly let my basis be ;
Firm as a rock my hope shall stand,
DeenA>unded in humility.

t CrontSt; when threatening ills obttude,
Bweet meek-eyM patience, arm my soul ;
And let a prudent fortitude ^.

Tewh me my passions to contnfl.

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3 My God, I long to know tbee stiil.
To lo?e and fear and trust tbee more
To live submissive to tby will,
And whilst I feel tby grace, adore.

4 My faitb and love, obedient be,
O Saviour, to thy just commands !
My ardent soul still follows tbee,
And trusts ber intVest in tby bands.

5 Let love and mercy all divine.
Justice descending from tbe skies.
Kindness and trutb my beart incline
Still to forgive my enemies.

5 Tbus may I act tbe cbristian part,
Tbe social, bumane and divine ;
Wbilst a wise zeal inspires my heart,
Then shall I know that heaven is mine. SxiEit

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HTMN 306. L M.

The BxceUency of the GospeL
CD, in tbe gospel of bis Son,

Makes his eternal counsels koowo ;
And sinners of a humbler frame
May taste his grace, and learn bis camot

2 Wisdom its dictates here imparts.

To form our minds, to cheer our hearts ;
Its influence makes the sinner live.
It bids the drooping saint revive.

3 Our raging passions it controls.
And comfort yields to contrite souls ;
It guides us all our journey through.
And brings a better world to view.

4 May this blest volume ever lie w
Close to my beart and near my eye ;

To life's last hour, my soul employ,

And fit me for the heavenly ^oy. Bedi>oicii

HYMN 307. C. M.

Divin* Providence, and the Fblly of Self-Dependence.

GOD reigns ; events in order flow,
Man's industry to guide ;
But in a different channel go,
To bumble human pride.

2 The swift, not always, in the rac^,

Shall win the crowning prize ;
Kot always wealth and honour grace
The labours of the wise.

3 Fond mortals do themselves beguije.

When on themselves they rest ;
Blind is their wisdom, vain their toi)^
By thee, O Lord, unblest.

4t ^8 oors, the furrows to prepare.
And sow the precious grain ;
''Tis thine to give the sun and air.
And to commend the rain.

5 Evil and good before thee stand.

Their mission to perform ;
The sun shines bright at thy command f
ThjT band directs the storm.

6 Id all thy ways, we humbly own

Thy providential pow'r ;
Eafrasted ta thy care alone.

The lot of ev'ry hour. Storr.

HTMN 308. Hallelujah Metre,

The House of Prayer.

GREAT Father of mankind.
We bless that wond'rous grace,
Which could for Gentiles find.
Within thy courts, a place.
How kind the care
Our God displays, for us to raise
A house of prayV !

% Once we were strangers here.
But now approach the throne '^

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For Jesus brings us near.
And makes our cause his own.

Strangers no more.
To thee we come ; and find our home.

And rest secure.

3 To thee our souls we join,
^nd lo?e thy sacred name ;
No more our own, but thine.
We triumph in thy claim.

Our Father, King,
Thy covenant grace, our souls embrao^.
Thy glories sing.

4 Here in thy house we feast
On dainties all divine ;

And whilst such food we taste,
With joy our faces shine.

Incense shall rise
From fiames of love, and God approve

The sacrifice.

5 May all the nations throng,
To worship in thy house ;
Wilt thou attend the song.

And hear their ardent vows ! ^

Indulgent still.
Till earth conspire to join the choir.
On Zion's bill. Doddridge

HYMN 309. L. M.

All thing! work together for good to the Rigbteom.

NOT from relentless fate^s dark womb.
Nor from the dust, our troubles come ;
No fickle chance presides o'er grief.
To cause the pain, or send relief.

2 Look up, and see, ye sorrowing saints !
The cause and cure of your complaints ;
Know, 'tis your heavenly Father's will ;
Bid every murmur then be still.

3 He sees we need the painful yoke ;
Yet love directs his heaVv»x »VtoYe *.

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He takes do pleasure in our smarf.

But wouode to heal and cheer the hearts

4 Blest trials those that cleanse from sin.
And make the soul all pure within.
Wean the fond mind irom earthly toys,
Taseek and taste celestial joys. Bristol CoS».

HYMN 3i0. C. M.

God our constant Benefactor.

GREAT God ! to thee my grateful tongue
My fervent thanks shall raise :
Inspire my heart to raise the song.
Which celebrates thy praise.

% From thy almighty forming hand
I drew my vital pow'rs ;
My time revolves at thy command
In all its circling hours.

^ Thy pow'r, my ever-present guard,
From evVy ill defends:
While numVous dangers hover round,
My help from thee descends.

4 Beneath the shadow of thy wings>

How sweet is my repose I.
Thy morning light renews the springs
From whence my comfort flows.

5 lo celebration of thy praise,

I will employ my breath ;
- And, walking stedfast in thy way9.

Will triumph over death.. Flexma^w

HYMN 3H. L. M.

God, Preserver, Benefactor, and Saviour.

HOW well our great Preserver knows
To weigh, and to relieve our woes !
Behold his wrath^ avenging blast.
How slow to rise, how soon overpast !

2 How prompt his favour to dispense
Its life-imparting influence 1
How speedy his paternal love
(hsr deep aMietioBB to fcmoye V.

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3 Chief for a night, obtrusive gnoBt,
Beoeatb our roof perhaps may rest ;
But joy, with the returning day.
Shall wipe each traosient tear away.

4 Since thou wilt hearken to my prayV,
Again the face of joy I wear :

Thy strength my fainting spirit cheers.
And checks my griefs, and calms my fears.>

b With what delight, great God, I trace
The acts of thy stupendous grace !
To count them, were to count the sand
That lies upon the sea-beat strand. Mebiuc<.

HYMN 818. C. M.

Gratitade to God.

OHOW shall words, with equal warmth,
The gratitude declare,
That glows in my enraptured heart !
But thou canst read it there.

2 Thy bounteous hand w.th worldly bliss

Hath made my cup run o*er ;
And, in a kind and faithful friend,
Hath doubled all my store.

3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts

My daily thanks employ ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart
Which tastes those gifts with joy.

4 When worn by sickness, oft hast thou
* With health renew'd my face ;
And, when in sins and sorrow sunk,

Reviv'd my soul with grace.

5 Through ev'ry period of my life

Thy goodness I'll pursue;
And after death, in unknown workis.
The glorious theme renew.

6 Through all eternity to thee

A joyful song 1 11 raise*—
Bat oh I eternity's too aVion
To utter all tby praise. K\nsB»V

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ATMN 318. L. M.

Gratitade to God for bis inaumerable Mercies.

IN glad amazement, Lord ! I stand.
Amidst the bounties of thy hand !
How numberless those bounties are !
How rich, how various, and how fair !

2 But O ! what poor returns I make !
What lifeless thanks I pay thee back !

' Lord ! I confess with bumble shame.
My oflfrings scarce deserve the name.

3 Fain wouldmy laboring heart devise
To bring some nobler sacrifice ;

It sinks beneath the mighty load,
** What shall I render to my God V^

4 To him I consecrate my praise.
And vow the remnant of my days ;
Yet' what, at best, can I pretend^
Worthy such gifts from such a friend !

6 In deep abasement, Lord ! I see
My emptiness and poverty ;
Enrich my soul with grace divine.
And make me worthier to be thine.

6 Give me at length an angel's tongue.
That heaven may echo with my son ;
The theme, too great for time, shall be
The joy of long eternity. Doddridqs.

HYMN 314. Eight, Eight and Six Metre.

The Love of God.

MY God ! thy boundless love I praise ;
How bright on high its glories blaa^ 1
How sweetly bloom below !
It streams from thine eternal throne ;
Thro' heaven its joys for ever run,
And o^er the earth they flow.

3 'Tis love that paints the purple morn.
And bids the clouds, in air upbotne)
T/i#ir^/]i0j drops distil ^

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lo ev'ry Teroal beam it glows,
And breathes in e?'ry gale that blows.
And glides in evVy rill.

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3 It robes in cheerful green the ground,
And poura its flow'ry beauties round.

Whose sweets perfume the gate ;
Its bounties richly spread the plain,
The blushing fruit, the golden grain,

And smile on every vale.

4 But in thy word I see it shine
With grace and glories more divine.

Proclaiming sins forgiven ;
There, faith, bright cherub, points the wtij
To realms of everlasting day,

And opens all her heaven.

5 Then let the love that makes me blest,
With cheerful praise inspire my breast,

And ardent gratitude :
And all my thoughts and passions tend
To thee, my Father and my Friend,

My soufs eternal good, Knbeland's CoBl

HYMN 318. L. M.

Praise for the Divine Goodness.

AWAKE, my soul 1 awake, my tongue I
My God demands the grateful soog :
Let all my nobler powVs record
The wondVous mercy of the Lord.

3 Divinely free, his mercy flows.

Forgives my crimes, allays my woes;
He bids approaching death remove,
And crowns me with indulgent love,

3 He Alls my longing soul with good,.
Substantial bliss ! immortal food !
Youth smiles renew'd in «Lcl\ve ^n\a%,
Aod Iriunriphs o'er the po^i't oV ucm.

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4 In hiro the poor opprast shall fiod
A Friend, al mighty, just and kind ;
His glorious acts, his wond'rous ways.
To all the world proclaim his praise. Mrs J3TEm«s.

HYMN 316. C. M.

Bletsingg of Providence aod Redemption.

THY goodness, Lord ! our souls confess.
Thy goodness we adore ;
A spring whose blessings never fail,
A sea without a shore.

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2 Sun, moon, and stars, thy love attest

In e?'ry golden ray ;
Love draws the curtains of the nighty
And love returns the day.

3 Thy bounty ev*ry season crowns

With all the bliss it yields ;
With joyful clusters loads the vine.
With strength 'ning grain the fields.

4 But chiefly thy compassions, Lord !

Are in the gospel seen ;
Thetoy like the snn, thy mercy shines.

Without a cloud between. BnmiBOs*

HYMN 817. L. M,

The Advantaget of Divine Revelation.

WHEN Isr'el through the desert pass'd,
A fiery pillar went before.
To guide them through the dreary waste,
And lessen the fatigues they bore.

% Such is the glorious word of God ;
'Tis for our li^ht and guidance giv'n ^
It sheds a lustre all abroad,
And points the path to bliss and heaven.

3 It fiUft the soul witii sweet delighti
And quickens its inactive powers ;
It sets our wand'ring footsteps right,
DiqiUjs hia love^ and kindlea onta.

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4 Its promises rejoice our hearts ^
Its doc-trines are divinely true ;
Knowledge and pleasure it innparts ,
^ comforts and instructs us too.

5 Ye favoured lands, blest with this word !
Ye saints, who feel its saving pow'r !
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord,^

And bis distinguished grace adore. Mrs. SnnbL

HYMN 318. C. M.

InstmetioDs to the YonDg, from Scriptore*

HOW shall the young secure their hearts^
And guard their lives from sin !
Tby word the choicest rules impartSi
To keep the conscience clean.

2 When once it enters to the mind,

It spreads such light abroad.
The meanest souls instruction find^
And raise their thoughts to Qod.

3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light ;

That guides us all the day ;
And through the dangers of the nighty

A lamp to lead our way, 'WjOtt*

HYMN 319. e. M.

The Perfect Law of Liberty.

BEHOLD that wise, that perfect law.
Which noblest freedom gives r
O may it all our souls refine.
And sanctify our lives I

2 Not with • transient glance surveyed,
And in an hour forgot.
But deep inscribed on evVy hearty
To reign o'er evVy thought.

9 Great Author of each perfect gift !
Tby gracious pow'r display,
That our ungrateful, wandering bearta
May hearken and obey^ DonnBiDfts;

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HYMN 320. L. M.

Light and Comfort from the Scriptares.

^inO God, its source, my soul aspires ;
-■^ Come, Lord I and fill my vast desires ;
Be thou my portion ; here I rest.
Since of my utmost wish possest

2 O! let thy sacred word impart

' Its generous influence to my heart ;
With pow'r and light, and love divine^
Assure my soul that thou art mine.

3 The blissful word, with joy replete,
Shall bid my gloomy fe^rs retreat ;
And heaTen-born hope, sereneFy bright,
Shine cheerful through this mortal night.

4 Then shall my joyful spirit rise
On wings of faith above the skies :
And when these transient scenes are o*er,
And this vain world shall tempt no more ;

5 O! may I reach the blissful plains.
Where thy unclouded glory reigns.
And dwell for ever near thy throne,

In joys to mortal thought unknown. Mrs. Stbvls.

HYMN 381. L. M.

Bcriptare Teachings, and their Happy Consequences*

BRIGHT Source of intellectual rays !
Father of spirits and of grace !
O dart with energy unknown.
Celestial beamings from thy throne.

2 Thy saored book we would survey,
EnlightenM with that heavenly day ;
And seek thine influence with the word.
To teach our ^ouls to know the Lord.

3 So shall our children learn the road.
That leads them to their father's God ;
And, form'd by lessons so divine.

Shall infant minds with knowledge sh\u«.

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4 So shall the haughtiest sodI sobmSl^
With children plac'd at Jesus' feet ;
The Doisy swell of pride shall cease.
And thy sweet Toioe be heard in peace. DoimuBfiE.

HYMN 322. 6. M.

The Light and Glory of the World.

WHAT glory gilds the sacred pap.
Majestic like the sun!
It gives a light to ev'ry age ;
It gives but borrows none.

2 The hand that gave ft still soppliea

His gracious light and heat ;
His truths upon the nations rise,
They rise, but never set.

3 Let everlasting thanks be thine.

For such a bright display.
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

4 My soul rejoices to pursue

The paths of truth and love ;
Till gtory break upon my view

In brighter worlds above. Cotr?EB»,

HYMN 833. C. M.

Reason a DiTioe Gift.

WHAT heavenly wisdom hasbestow'd,
O ! let not man despise ;
Reason's a gift our praise demands ;
It ti (Is us to the skies.

2 How could- we know or value truth

Without this beam of light ;
Or conscience feel of right and wrong.
Or in God's praise delight ?

3 For reason and for conscience too,

Accept our praise, O Lord !
May this be pure, and that be clear,
And both embTactt iViy ^otd.

HTMN 524. L. M.

Religion witboat Sapcntition.

FAB henoe each sapetstition Taio,
Wild offspring of the human brain !
The troths that fill thy hallow'd page.
My happier choice, great God ! engage.

2 O, ever faithful to thy word.

Do thoa thy vital strength afford ;
Thy help impart^ Eternal Sire I
Nor let my hope in shame expire.

3 Sustained by thy almighty aid.
What dangers shall my soul invade ?
Nor error's cloud, nor arts of sin

My soul from thy obedience win. Mbrbick.

HTMN 325. Eights and Sevens Metre.

Praiie to the God of our Salvation.

HAIL the God of our salvation ?
Triumph in redeeming love ;
Let us with glad exultation
Imitate the blest above.

9 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Border'd on the shades of death.
He hath, by his grace revealing.
Scattered all the clouds beneath.

3 Father, thou art all compassion.
Pure, unbounded love thou art ;
Hail the God of our salvation I
Praise him ev'ry thankful heart.

4 Joyfully on earth adore him.
Till in heaven we take our place ;
There enraptur'd fall before him,

Lost in wonder, love and praistf. Salisbury Coll,
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HYMN 326. L. M;

The Chriitian Scheme of SalTation worthy of GOd.

IMMORTAL God ! on thee we call.
The Great Origioal of all ;
From thee we are, to thee we tend.
Our sure support, our glorious end.

3 We praise that wise, that wond'rocM grace
That pitied our revolted race,
And Jesus, our victorious head.
The captaio of salvation made,

3 He, thine eternal love decreed.
Should many sons to glory lead ;
And sinful worms to him are giv'n
A colony to people heaven.

4 Jesus for us (O gracious name)
Encountered agony and shame ;
Jesus, the glorious and the great,
Was by dire sufferings made complete.

5 A scene of wonders here we see,
Worthy thy son, and worthy thee ;

And while this theme employs our tongues.

All heav*n unites its sweetest songs. Doddridoe.

HYMN 3S7. L. M.

The Light of the Gospel.

f\ HOW delightful is the road

^^ That guides us to thy temple, Lord !

With joy we visit thine abode.

And seek the treasures of thy word.

2 O heavenly treasures ! glorious light !
From ancient sages long conceaFd ;
Till Christ restoi'd the feeble sight.
And God's unchanging Word reveal'd. J. Tatlob.

HYMN 328. S. M.

Birth of Christ.

THE Prince of Peace is come I
Ye nations, shout and siog ;
Let men and angels join their songs,
To bail this glorious King.

2 Light of the world, he comes !
The blind receive their sight ;

The mind now feels his gladdening ray.
And all within is light.

3 Evangelist divine !

He makes the gospel known :
The poor the joyful tidings hear.
And their great prophet own.

4 Whilst, gracious God ! I hear
Thy gospel's joyful sound.

May my glad heart, my tongue, my life.

Be all obedience found. Nbediust

HYMN 3S9. C. M.

The same.

GLORY to God on high be giv'n.
For peac^ to earth is brought !
Good will to wretched, dying men.
Surpassing human thought.

2 The time foretold by heaven is come,

The year of Jubilee ;
The day which kings and saints so long,
So much desir'd to see,

3 He's come, the mighty Saviour's come,

Hear, and rejoice, thou earth ;
Let ev'ry tongue, the globe around.
Hail the Redeemer's birth.

4 To universal empire born.

The charge he we}l sustains ;
Nations, rejoice ! the mighty Lord,
Your King, Messiah, reigns.

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5 Glory to God oo high be giv'i^
For peace on earth is brought I
Good will to wretched, dying men,

Sarpassing^ human thought. Nbcdbam.

HYMN 330. L. M.

The Promised Meuiah.

WELCOME the hope of lar'el's race.
The Messenger of truth and grace ;
Yotir hearts in righteousness prepare ;
Behold your wishM redemption near 1

3 See glory, bursting from the skies.
O'er Judah's land effulgent rise ;
And fix amidst her coasts its seat,
Where justice, truth, and mercy meet :

3 While faith and hope, their ofl&pring dear.
Attendant on their steps appear ;

And join'd in friendly compact move,
BlessM with philanthropy and love.

4 Truth in thy lands, O earth ! shall spring.
And righteousness her healing wing
Expanding, downward cast her eye.

While heaven's great Monarch, from on high,

5 The heathen gloom shall chase away.
And usher in a glorious day ;

And, from his own propitious will

The promised grace to man fulfil. Merrick.

HYMN 331. C. M.

TheMiMionof Christ.

" PREPARE," th' appointed herald cried,
-^ " The Lord*s straight path prepare :

Let valleys rise, let hills subside.
And rugged ways grow fair !

2 Then shall the race of man behold
Salvation from on high ;
Then shall the Saviour, long foretold,
Commence his mlni&UY?^

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Spotless the bearen-taugbt teacher stood ^

And meekly bow'd his head,
While from old Jordan^s sacred flood

Baptismal rites were shed.

Now spake th' announcing voice of heaven ;

While bright the glory shone ;
*' To you the Christ of God is given,

Jehovah's chosen son.

Him hear ; with him my cov'nant stands,

With pow'r I him invest ;
I place my sceptre in bis bands.

My truth inspires his breast?' J. TatloBit

HYMN 332. C. M.

Christ the Son of Righteousness.

HOW blest thy creature is, O God !
When, with a single eye,
He views the lustre of thy word,
The day-spring from on high !

Through all the storms that veil the skies.

And frown on earthly things ;
The sun of righteousness be eyes

With healing on his wings.

The glorious orb, whose golden beams

The fruitful year control,
Since first, obedient to thy word,

He started from the goal —

Has cheer'd the nations with the joys

His orient rays impart ;
But, 'tis the light of Christ alone

Can flhine upon the heart. Cowpsft.

HYMN 333. L. M.

The same.
rilO thee, O God ! we homage pay,
•^ Source of the light that rules the day !
Who, while he gilds all nature's frarae^
Seflecta thy rays and speaks thy name.
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3 In louder strains we sing that grace
Which gives the sun of righteousness,
Whose nobler light salvation brings,
And scatters healing from his wings.

3 Still on our hearts may Jesus shine.
With beams of light and love divine ;
Quicken'd by him our souls shall live.
And cheer'd by him shall grow and thrive.

4 O may his glories stand confess'd,
From north to south, from east to west ;
Successful may his gospel run,

Wide as the circuit of the sun.

5 When shall that radiant scene arise.
When, fixM on high* in purer skies,
Christ all his lustre shall display

On all bis saints through endless day ! Doddridoe.

HYMN 334. Sevens Metre.

The Star of Jacob.
^ONS of men, behold him far,
^ Hail the long expected star I
Jacob's star, that gilds the night.
Guides bewilder'd nature right.

2 Fear not hence that ill should flow.
Wars or pestilence below ;

Wars it bids and tumults cease,
UsbVing in the Prince of peace.

3 Mild he shines on all beneath,
Piercing through the shade of death ;
Scait'ring error's wide-spread night,

Kindling darkness into light. Wesley.

HYMN 335. S. M.

Benediction.
nnHY benediction. Lord,
•*- Upon us now bestow ;
O bless us with thy sacred word.
That we thy truib ma^ Vaonv.

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2 Impress upon etch mind,

The truth we now have heard ;
And that we may saWation find,
May each the same regard.

3 Now unto God on high.
Be glory evergiv^n :

O fit our longing souls to fly, .

And dwell with thee in hia?*n. Kneelanik

HYMN 336. 0. M.

Blessing.

SEND down thy blessing, gracious Lord,
And tune our hearts to praise ;
Help us thy goodness to record.
Which lengthens out our days.

3 The blessing of the Father, Son,
And Holy Ghost be giv'n ;
The three who do unite in one,
And record keep in heav'n.

3 O grant us all thy saving grace,
To run the heavenly road —
Tune ev'ry heart to sing thy praise.

My Saviour and my God. Knbbland^

HYMN 337. L. M.

Closing of Service.

NOW, Lord, once more thy church dismiss,
Who've tasted here the sacred bliss, ^

Which thou dost plent'ously afford
To those who meet to hear thy word.

t O Qay we treasure in our hearts

The truths the Saviour now imparts,

Who,' from the lucid courts al>ove,
. Sends down the tokens of his love.

3 He, like the glorious sun of light,
Dispels the darkness of our night ;
And on his churrh effulgent beams
The light of life in lucid sUeams.

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4 O may he shiDe from pole to pole,
Illumioate each darkeo'd soul ;
From north to south, from east to weft,
Aod make all nature richly blest. KiffEBLANoi*.

HYMN 388. L. M.

The Vanity of Earthly Objects.

THE trifling joys this world can give^
A thirsty soul can ne*er supply ;
A soul, which hopes, thro* grace, to liye
In realms of bliss beyond the sky.

2 Yet, O my God, I would not slight
The smallest of thy gifts to me ;
Tlie least doth give me some delight.
And shews thy mercy rich and free.

3 My friends, my health, my daily food —
All blessings given here below.
Proclaim aloud that thou art good-**
Thy goodness all the world shall know.

4 But O, it is a greater joy,

To feel my heart is reconciled ;
To know tbou wilt my sins destroy.
And claim me as thy ransomed child.

5 In thee, dear Lord, I stand complete,
It is enough — I want no more !
Prostrate I fall before thy feet.

And all thy boundless love adore.

B Hence then, ye trifling joys, depart !
Joys, transient as the fading flower ;
Jesus the Saviour claims my heart,
'Tis his by purchase, love, and power. S. THOi^psoil.

HYMN 339. C. M.

Invitation.

''^E favoured children of the Lord,
-*- Ye lov'd, ye ransom'd race ;
Come, listen to the cheering word
Of ourlmmaQuek^a fS^ace.

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2 O come ! atttnd the Sariour's call.

He only life can gire ;
His gracious voice, prociaim'd to all,
Isy ** Come, believe, aod live.*'

3 Bat mao, regardless of bis words,

From Jesus dotb depait ;
The joyful sounds no life afibrda
Hia unbelieving heart.

4 Hasten, O God, that glorious day,

In thine own plan desigoM,
When thou wilt take the veil away
From each benighted mind.

5 Then sinners shall, with grateful hearts,

The Saviour's name adore ;
And carnal mind, with subtle arts.

Shall tempt their souls no more. S. Thompson.

HYMN 840. L. M.

At the close of the General Conveotioo.

DEAR Lord, behold thy children here!
To us a parting blessing give ;
In mercy grant each brother dear.
In anion with his God may live ;

2 Sweet counsel we together took.
Came to thy house in company ;
Thy graces, like the water brook,
From hatred kept thy children free.

3 Thy banner over us is love,
Wtiite we in fellowship agree ;

O may our thoughts remain above !
Faithful disciples may we be.

4 From one another we must part.
Thy cause and kingdom order so ;
O seal us to eaih other's heart,'
While we remain on earth below.

5 Succeed our labours through the year.
While in thy vineyards, Lord, we loW *,

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In faithfal works of love and fear.
And fruitful make the barren soiL

6 Wilt tbou, dear Lord, long time to come.
This council bless with heavenly ^race ;
Beneath each clear autumnal sun,
May many meet to seek thy face. H. Baluhi

HYMN 341. L. M.

Fast. 180* Iviii. 6, Sec,

THIS is the fast the Lord doth choose.
Each heavy burthen to undo ;
The bands of wickedness to loose,
And let the captive freedom know.

2 Let evVy vile and sinful yoke
Of servile bondage, and of fear,
By mercy, love, and truth, be broke ;
From sorrow's eye wipe evVy tear.

S Yes, to the hungry deal thy bread.
Bring to thine house the outcast poor ;
O let the fainting soul be fed,
Nor spurn the needy from thy door.

4 And when thine eyes the naked see.
The needed garment then bestow ;
To thine own flesh most tender be.
To aU thy charity must flow.

5 This did the Saviour of our race ;

Himself, the Bread of life, did give; ^

Undid our burdens by his grace ^
The outcast poor in Jesus live.

6 We are his flesh ; he did not hide
Himself from us, in all our wo ;
But freely gave himself, and dy'd.

That we his boundless love might know. H. Bau^

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HYMN 342. C. M.

The Unity of the Spirit.

AND why do Christians thus contend,
For items in their creeds ?
Ad enemy, and not a friend,
Sows these contentious seeds.

2 'Twas love to God and love to maoj

The dear Redeemer brought ;
No metaphysick doctrine can
Compare with what he taught.

3 Why do we judge each other so ?

This judging genders strife ;
It is enough our Lord to know.
And feel his beav'nly life.

4 What if my brother disagrees

• With me in certaia things ;
Yet strives by works of love to please,
And fruit abundant brings ?

5 Shall I disown a brother dear.

For whom my Saviour dy'd ?
Can I be fill'd with gospel fear.
And walk in all this pride ?

6 may we learn to walk in love^

In charity abound ;
Possess those tempers of the dove,
Which rather heal than wound. H. Ballov.

HYMN 343. Eights and Sevens Metre.

Self Examinatioa.

WHAT is this within me burning ?
What a flame is this I feel ?
This I can't avoid by turning,
Is't a pure Or blinded zeal ?
Lord, I would myself examine,
Help me by thy light divine ;
That I rightly may determine.
May thy graces in me shine.

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3 When I pray, my soal extended
Seodtf her warm desires abroad.
That my foes may be befriended j
Is it wrong ? O tell me. Lord !
Where in all thy vast creation
Is that soul I do not love !
Grant, dear Lord, to all saWatioo,
Or my error disapprove.

3 Still the ardent fire increases.
When thy honours. Lord, I see ;
May thy grace, which me releases,
Set the world from bondage free.
I appeal to thee, my Saviour,

To correct, if I am wrong ;

Am I right, O then I'll never

Cease thy praises in my song. H. Ballov.

HYMN 344. S. M.

Seeking after God

WHY is my heart so cold ?
No quick'ning zeal for God ?
Dear Lord, thy warming grace- unfold,
The pow'r of Jesus' blood.

2 Why should I careful be
Pot vanities of life ?
What can I in creation see.
That's worth this care and strife ?

S Why should I try to feed
On folly*8 poor repast !
These treachVous baits my soal would lead
To pain and wo at last.

4 Omake thy wisdom shine.
Give me thy counsels, Lord,

And more my heart to thee incline^
And more unfold thy word. H. Balloit.

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HYMN 845. S. M.

Living by Faith.

BY faith roay Jesus dwell
In our believing hearts ;
While he, that love, which oooe can tell.
Id streams of grace, imparts.

3 TbpQ may we comprehend,
With all the saint^ in light,
And see his boundless grace extend,
And know its depth and height.

3 Then, fill'd with ev'ry grace,
From strength to strength we'll go ;

While Jesus shows his smiling face.
In e?Vy scene of Wo.

4 Soon we shall victors be.
And crowns of glory wear ;

In endless peace our Captain see,

And dwell for ever there. H. BALLOt;.

HYMN 346. C. M.

The New Creatioo.

WHEN will the eyelids of that morn
^pen upon our sight,
When all creation shall be born.
And beauty chase our night 1

2 When will the Sun of Rigkteousnesg,

With healing in his wings.
The DumVous sons of Adam bless
With love's eternal springs ?

3 The promis'd day will surely come ;

Itfl beauties shall unfold
Wb«t Jesus has for mortals done,
While we with joy behold.

4 A new creation then shall rise.

By the Almighty's hand ;
And though the old creatioit dies.
The new shall always stand. B. Ballou.

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HYMN 947. S. H.

Prayers In Faith.

MUST christians pray for oonglit f
Will Ood refuse to hear f
Has he his promises forgot 1
Mast we both doobt and fear 1

ft Is all assurance lost ?

And hope become forlorn f
Abortive prove the mighty cost T
In vain was Jesus born t

3 ' No ! saints with fervour pray,

With lhith» and hope, ana zeal ;
Our God will bring the glorious day.
And all bis love reveal.

4 Salvation shall extend.
Like your desires abroad ;

The Lord in honour will defend
His promise, and bis word. H. 'Balloo.

HYMN 348, CM.

Armoar of Ood. £jia. vi. 19» ^e^

MAY we thine armour. Lord, pat o%
And in thy spirit fight ;
Pursue the victVies of thy Son,
And march in perfect light.

2 Girded with truth, our loins make strong,

Our breastplate righteousness ;
We^ll loudly sing the martial song,
And uniiormly dress^

3 Shod with thy gospel, may our feet

Stand on the hills of light ;
Shielded with faith, our foes we^I meet,
Beneath thy banner fight.

4 Salvation for an helmet give.

Thy spirit for a sword ;
No fttlifig foe shall in us live,
But die beneaiVi \\i^ viotOt.

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B This armoitr^ Lord, give as each dkij^
O may we Faithful prove ;
Learn us to watch, learo us to pray^
And wrestle bard io love.

6 O may the powers of darkness fall,
A lid wickedness decay ;
We'll still upon our Captain call.

And shout the perfect day. B. BaIlou:

HYMN a49. L. M.

For God's Assistance in Wonfafp.

GRANT US a visit, dearest Lord,
In gentle streams of gr^e desctod y
Open the treasure of thy word.
From ev-ry sin thy church defend.

^ Thy branches bend, thoa living vine^
Clusters of fruit to ns impart ;
Q 9)a]^ our joys be all divine.
May heavenly love fill ev*ry hearts

3 In unity inay we abound.

Thy wisdom with our seal eombiAe ;
And joyful sing on heavenly ground,
And keep the golden path divine.

4 O may our worship, Lord, to-day,.
Accepted be in Jesas' name ;
Whether we preach, or sing, or pray,

May love be all the sacred flame. H, Ballov.

HYMN 350i L. M.

O^Biog of Service.

OGOO of grace, before thy throne
Thy suppliants bow with holy fear \
Those thou art pleased to call thine own
Invoke thy sacred presence here.

^ Kind Source of light ! thy blessing grant,
Bestow on us thy cheering rays ;
Supply our varyM mental want,
And thus inspire our hearts to^toAaia*

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3 Send thy good Spirit from abov*.
To dissipate the darkest gloom ;
Sweet eroaoation of thy love I
To thee desiring bosoms come.

4 Give to thy word successful course,
And spread the triumphs of thy name ;
May truth exhibit all her force,

And put the lying lip to shame.

5 And while we worship at thy feet,
Where vailed angels do adore,
Give us in fellowship to meet

To sing tby^race and speak thy power. Tubneil

HYMN 351. L. M.

A Call to Thanlugiviiig aid Pralte.

NOW to our God let praises rise.
From all that dwell beneath the skies i
Throughout the earth his love proclaim,
With joys eternal in his name.

It Know that the Lord is God alone.
No rival fills th* eternal throne ;
We are the creatures of his band.
Our form and frame bis praise demand.

3 We are the people of his care,

His sheep who feed in pastures fair )
The objects of his tender love,
SupplyM with blessings from above.

4 Into this earthly temple come,

And raise the anthem and the sonir :
Let gratitude the lay inspire,
The bosom glow with sacred fire.

6 For God in endless goodness reigns,
And mercy, truth, and love maintains ;
Nor time, nor years, nor measur'd space,

CoaSaes the blessings olViW^Taw. '^v^^-^v'^ak.

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HYMN 35a. i- M.

To be disniated with« Btettiiif.

FROM worship now thy church dismifls,.
But not without thy blessing. Lord ;
O may we taste the sacred bliss.
And meditate upon thy word.

$ Deep-rooted in each honest heart,
Thy word of truth, O may it grow !
MuiDh fruit of love may it impart,
Where all the gospel graces flow.

3^ Oft may thesepleasant scenes return,
Wlien christians meet to worship thee ;
Whose zea) and love with ardour bum,
There may tby children joyful be.

4t And when these pleasant scenes are past,
Unto thyself, O may we come.
Where vast assemblies meet at last,
lo Zion, our eternal home. H. Bavu)V.

HYMN 353. Hallelujah Metre;

Close of Service.

KIND Lord, before thy face.
Again, with joy, we bow.
For all the gifts and grace.
Thou dost on us bestow ;
Our tongues would all thy love protlaiin^s
And chant the honours of thy name.

^ Here, in thine earthly house.
Our joyful souls have met ;.
Here paid our solemn vows.
And felt our union sweet :
For this our tongues thy love proclaim^'.
And chant the honours of thy nanpie^

3 Thy truth like ointment shed.
Hath breatbM a choice perfume ;,
Thy light, divinely spread^.

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Hath broke the dailcsome gloom :
For this our toogues thy love proclaim,
Aod chaDt the honours of thy name.

Now may we dwell in peace,

Till here again we come ;

And may our love increase.

Till thou sbalt guide us home :
Then shall our tongues thy love proclaim,
And chant the honours of thy name. Tvbver*

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HYMN 354. L. M.

Reli{[;ioo vain without Love.
AD I the tongues of Qreeks and Jews,

And nobler speech than angels use,
If love be absent, I am found,
Like tinkling brass, an empty sound.

2 Were I inspired to preach, and tell
AH that is done in heaven and hell ;
Or could my faith the world remove
Still I am nothing without love.

3 Should I distribute all my store

To feed the hungry, clothe the poor ;
Or give my body to the flame,
To gain a martyr's glorious name ;

4 If love to God, and love to men
Be absent, all my hopes are vain :
Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal,

The work of love can e'er fulfil. Wafts.

HYMN 355. C. M.

Early ReligioD.

tTAPPY is he, whose early yean
-■•-*• Receive instruction well ; •
Who hates the sinner's path and fears
The load that k^da \o V^eW,

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2 Oiu youth, devoted to the Lord,

Is pleasing ia his eyes ;
A flowV wheo offer'd in the bud
Is no mean sacrifice.

3 'Tis easier work, if we begin

To fear the Lord betimes ;
While sinners, who grow old in sin
Are hardened in their crimes.

4 Tt^aves us from a thousand fears

To mind religion young ;
Wi|h joy it crowns succeeding years,
And renders virtue strongs

5 To thee. Almighty God, to thee

Our hearts we now resign ; ^

'Twill please us to look back and see
That our whole lives were thine.

6 WeW do thy work, woMl speak thy praise,

Whilst we have life and breath ;
Thus we're preparM for longer days,

Or fit for early death, WiTTi.

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HYMN 356. L. M.

The Glory and Defence of the Chnrcb.

'APPY the Church ! thou sacred place,
The seat of thy Creator's grace !
Thy holy courts are his abode.
Thou earthly palace of our God.

% Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates
A guard of heavenly angels waits ;
Nor shall the deep foundations rnove^
Built on the counsels of his love.

3 Thy foes in vain designs engage.
Against thy walls in vain they rage ;
Like rising waves, with anger roar,*
That dash and die upon the &\iote«

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4 Than let oar foali iq Zion dwM,
Nor fear the pow'r of earth or hell ;
Since God defeodt the happy groand.
Like brazeo bulwarks built around.

5 God is our sun, God is our shield^
Lif^ht and protection he will yield ;
Aud we beneath the genial rays.

Will sing his love, and speak his pruee. Wim.

HYMN 357. O. M.

Lowe to God.

HAPPY the mind where graces reigo,
And love inspires the breast ;
Love is the brightest of the train.
And strengthens all the rest.

2 Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain,

And all in vain our fear ;
Onr stubborn sins will fight and reign
If love be absent there.

3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet

In swift obedience move ;
Affliction's bitter cup is sweet.
When mizM with heavenly loYe%

4 Soon as we drop this mortal clay,

And leave this dark abode,
On wingA of love we'll soar away.
To see our Father, God.

5 This is the grace that lives and sings,

When faith and hope shall cease ;
'Tis »his shall strike our joyful strings.

In realms of endless peace. WAtTSy dUr^'

HYMN 358. L. M.

Rich Treasure in earthen Vessel^
TIOW rich thy bounty, King of kings !
•*•-■• Thy favours, how divine !
The blessingf* which thy gospel brings.
How splendidly \he^ «h\M\

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2 6o1d is but dross, and gems but toys ;

Should gold and gems compare,
How mean ! when set against those joys
Thy poorest servants share !

3 Yet all these treasures of thy grace

Are lodgM in urns of clay,
And the weak sons of mortal race
Th* immortal gifts convey.

4 Feebly they lisp thy glories forth,

Yet grace the vict'ry gives ;
Quickly they moulder buck to earth.
Yet still the gospel lives.

5 Such wonders, power divine effects ;

Such trophies, God can raise ;
His hand from crumbling dust erects

His monuments of praise. Sdisbury CoO^

HYMN 359. S. M.

The Love of Truth.

IMPOSTURE shrinks from light,
And dreads the curious eye ;
But Christian truths the test invite,
They bid us search and try.

It A meek inquiring mind.
Lord, help us to maintain ;
That growing knowledge we may find.
And growing virtue gain.

3 ' With understanding blest.
Created to be free.
Our faith on man we dare not rest, ^

Subject to none but thee.

4 Give us the light we need,

Our minds with knowledge fill ;
From noxious error guard our oieed,
Fr^m prejudice, our will.

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5 The truth thou shalt impart^
May we with firmness own ;
Abhorring each evasive art.

And fearing thee aloae. DoPluiiDGKi

HYMN 860. C. M.

God onr Portion. Pt, iv. 8, 7.

IN vain the erring world inquires
For true substantia) good ;
Whilst earth ronfines their low desires.
They live on airy food.

2 Illusive dreams of happiness
Their eager thoughts employ ;
They wake, coovinc'd their boasted bliae
Was visionary joy.

8 Not all the good, which earth bestows.
Can fill tin* cravmg mind ;
Its highest joys have mingled woes.
And leave a sting behind.

4 Begone, ye gilded vanities !

I seek some solid good ;

To realiiliss my wishes rise.

The favour of roy God*.

8 To thee, my God, my soul aspires ;
Dispel these f^hades of night ;
Enlarge and fill thet>e vat^t desires
With infinite delight.

tf Immortal joy thy smiles impart,
Heaven dawns in evVy ray ;
One glimpse of thee will glad my bstrt,

Ajid turn my night to day. . Mbs. BfWMU^

. HYMN 361. L. M.

The Blessing of the Ctobpel.

IN various forms, to saints of old,
God did his mind and will unfold ;
Bui Christ, conm^issWdCvom above,
Hatli DOW reveaiCdVus fg(afi% «a4Nwi%.

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9 We read the volune of thy word
That book of life, that true record *
The bright iDfaeritanee of heaven \
It by this sure convey ance giv^n.

3 His kindest thoughts are best expressed,
Able to make us vrise and blest ;

His doctrines are divinely true.
Fit for reproof and comfort too.

4 We render thanks to Cbd above^

For his rich grace and boundless love ;

Let all mankind receive his wordy

And ev'ry nation bless the Lord* JAterfoot Cq9»

HYMN 36S. L. M.

The Union of Christ and his Church.

JESUS, thou everlasting King,
Accept the tribute which we bring;
Accept the well deserv'd renown,
And wear our praises as thy crown.

% Let ev'ry act of homage be
Like our espousals, Lord^ to thee ;
Like the blest hour, when from above
We first received thy pledge of love.

3 The gladness of that happy day,

Our hearts would wish it long to stay ;
Let not our faith forsake its hold,
Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold.

4 May ev'ry minute, as it flies.
Increase thy praise, improve our joys ;
Till we are raisM to sing thy name,

At the great supper of the Lamb. WaTTS*

HYMN :m. CM.

Chri&t (he Head of the Charch.

JESUS, we sing thy matchless grace,
That calls such worms thine own ;
GHves us among thy saints a place,
And brings us near thy throne.

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3 When join'd to thee, our vital head^
. Our virtues grow and thrive ;
FroiTi theedividKl, tach isdead,
Tliuugh it may seem alive.

3 Thy sdints on earth, and those aboTe^

Ailjoiu in sweet accord ;
The body one, in mutual love.
And thou our common Lord.

4 O m^y our humble faith receive

Thy spirit with delight !
Then time and death io vain shall strive

The bond to disunite. DoBDRiAOt<

HYMN 364. C. M.

Divine Counsels.

KEEP counf^el, all created things,
And wait your Maker's nod !
My soul stands trembling, whilst she siogs
The honours of her Qod.

2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unkiiowD,

Hang on his iirm decree ;

He sits on no precarious throne,

Nor borrows leave to be.

3 Before his throne, a volume lies*

With all the fates of men ;
With ev'ry angel's form and sisSe,
Drawn by ih' eternal pen.

4 His providence unfolds the hook^

And makes his counsels shine ;
Each op'ning leaf, and evVy stroke,
Fulfils some kind design.'

5 Here he exalts neglected worms

To sceptres and a crown ;
And then the following page he tarns^
Aod treads the mouaicVi doNvti.

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6 No creatare asks the raasoo why,
Nor God the reason gives ;
No favVite aogel dares to pry,
Between the folded leaves.

t My Gk)d, I would not wish to see
My fate with curious eyes ; •
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may rise :

8 In thy fair book of life and grace,
May I but find my name.
Recorded, in some humble place.

Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. Watts.

HYMN 865. L. M.

True Charity.

LET men of high conceit and zeal
Their fervours and their faith proclaim ;
If charity be wanting still,
The rest is but a sounding name.

2 Patient and meek, she suffers long.
And slowly her resentments rise ;
Soon she forgets the greatest wrong.
And soon the angry passion dies.

3 She envies none their better state.

But makes her neighbour's bliss her own ;
Nor vaunts herself with mind elate.
But still a modest air puts on.

4 Her neighbour's infamy and ill
To her no entertainment give ;
She's pleas'd to see him prosper still,
And still in good repute to live.

5 This is the grace that reigns on high,
And will for ever brightly burn.
When hope shall in enjoyment die.

And faith to intuition turn. Smart.

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** HYMX 366. C. M.

The Bread of Life. John ▼!. 49, 54.

LET U8 adore ih' Eternal Word ;
'Tis he our souls bath fed ;
Thou art our living stream, O Lord,
And thou th* immortal bread.

3 The manna came from lower skies ;
But Jesus from above,
Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise.
And rivers flow with love.

3 The ancient fathers died at last.

Who ate that heavenly bread ;
But these provisions, which wa taste.
Can raise us from the dead.

4 Blest be the Lord, that gives his flesh

To nourish dying men ;
And often spreads bis table fresh.
Lest we should faint again.

5 Our souls shall draw their heavenly breath.

While Jesus finds supplies ;
Nor shall our graces sink to death,
For Jesus nevei dies.

6 Daily our mortal flesh decays.

But Christ our life shall come ;
And by his mighty powV shall raise

And take his children home. Watts, altered.

HYMN 367. L. M.

The Eternal Sabbath.

LORD of the Sabbath, hear our vows.
On this thy day, in this thy house ;
And let our songs and worship rise.
Like grateful incense to the skies.

2 Thine earthly sabbaths, Lord, we love ;
But there's a nobler rest above ;
To that our labouring souls aspire.
With ardent pangs of strong desire.

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3 No more fatigue, no more distress^

Nor sin^ nor death, shall reach the place ;
No groans shall mingle with the songs,
Which vvarbtefrom immortal tongues.

4 No rude alarms, no raging foes,
To interrupt the long repose ;

No midnight shade, no clouded sun,
To veil the bright eternal noon.

5 O long-expected day, begin !

Dawn on these realms of death and sin ;

Fain would we quit this weary road,

And sleep in death, to rest with God. Doddriogb.

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HYMN 368. S. M.

The Promise Co Believers and their Children.
ORD, what our ears have heard>
Our eyes delighted trace ;
Thy love in long succession shown
To Sion's chosen race.

2 Our children thou dost claim.
And mark them out for thine ;

Ten thousand blessings to thy name
For goodness so divine.

3 Thee, let the fathers own.
And thee, the sons adore ;

Join'd to the Lord in solemn vows,
To be forgot no more.

4 Thy covenant may they keep,
And bless the happy bands,

Which closer still engage their hearts
To honour thy commands.

5 How great thy mercies. Lord !
How plenteous is thy grace,

Which, in the promise of thy love,
Includes our rising race I

6 Our offspring still thy care,
Shall own their fathers' God,

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To latest times tby blessings shtrey

And sound thy praise abroad. Saiuimry CoH

HYMN 369. Hallelujah Metre.

The Triumph of Christ, and tht Powtr of faAi Goipei.

LOUD to the Prince of heaven
Your cheerful voices raise !
To him your vows begiv'n.
And fill his courts with praise.
With conscious worth.
All clad in arms, all bright in ebarros,
He sallies forth.

8 Oird on thy conqu'ring sword,
Ascend thy shining car.
And march. Almighty Lord,
To wage thy holy war.
Before his wheels.
In glad surprise^ ye vallieii riie^
And sink, ye hills.

3 Fair truth, and gentle love.
With righteousness and peace.
In thy retinue move,

Thy conqu'ring powV to grace.
Thou in their cause
Shalt prospVous ride, and far and wide
Dispense thy laws.

4 Before thy mighty sword,
Millions of foes shall fall,
The captives of thy word,
That word which conquers all.

The world shall know,
Great King of kings, what wond'rous things
Thine arm can do. .

5 Here to my willing soul
Bend thy triumphant way ;
Here every foe control,
And all thy pow'r display.

Beneath thy sword.
Blest Jesus, see, \ bov? vo >\\ee.
My Priocc and Lioxd, IioT>Ti^\\i^^> oyxrtt^

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HYMN 370. L. M.

Folly cured by AfiKction.

T OW at thy gracious fe«t I bend,
•*-^ My Qofd, my everlasting Friend-—
Permit (he claim ; O let thiue ear
My bumble suit iodulgeut hear !

2 Lord, thou hast bid me seek thy face,
And ask of thee thy promisM grace ;
O may thy favour, bliss divine !
With fuller, clearer radiance shine.

3 But O my heart, reflect with shame ;
Can T prefer so bold a claim ?
Conscious how often I have strayed.
By empty vanities betray'd.

4 How oft, ungrateful to my God,
Have trifles call'd my thoughts abroad !
Till heavenly pity saw me roam.

And bade affliction bring me home.

5 And when the snares of earth were broke,
By kind affliction's needful stroke.
Have not I own'd, with humble praise.
That just and right are all his ways ?

6 Yes, gracious God, before thy throne,
My vileness and thy love I own ;

O let that love, with beams divine.
Forgiving, healing, round me shine.

7 Whene'er, ungrateful to ray God,
This heedless heart requires the rod^
Thy arm supporting 1 implore ;
The hand that chastens can restore.

8 O may the kind conviction prove
A fruit of thy paternal love ;
Wean me from earth, from sin refine,

And make my heart entirely thine ! Mrs. Stkvm.

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HYMN sri. L. M.

Tlie Ezanple of Christ.

I^^IT dear Redeemer, and my Lord,
-'-▼A I read my duly in thy word ;
But in thy life thy luw appears,
Drawn out in living characters.

9 Such was thy piety and zeal.
Thy def 'rence to thy Father's will.
Thy love and meekness so divine,
I would transcribe and make them mine.

3 Cold mountains and the midnight air,
Witnesa'd the fervour of thy pray'r ;
The desert thy temptations knew,
Thy conflict and thy victVy too.

4 Be thou my pattern, make me heap
More of thy gracious image here ;
Then God, the Judge, shall own my name
Among the foll'wers of the Lamb.

HYMN 372. L. M.

Retirement and Meditation.

MY God, permit me not to be
A stranger to myself and thee ;
Amidst ten thousand thoughts I rove^
Forgetful of my highest love.

2 Why should my passions mix with earth.
And thus degrade my hearenly birth ?
Why should I cleave to things below.
And let my God, my Saviour go ?

3 Call me away froan flesh and sense.

Thy sovVeign word can draw me thence ;
I would obey the voice diviae.
And all inferior joys resign.

4 Be earth, with all her scenes withdrawn ;
Let noise and vanity begone ;

In secret silence of the mind.

My heaven, and there my God, I find.

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HYMN 373. 0. M.

Charity.

O CHARITY 1 tbou heavenly grace !
All tender, soft and kind I
A friend to all the human race,
To all that's good inclin'd !

8 The man of charity extends

To all his libVal hand ;
His kindred, neighbours, foes and friends,
His pity may command.

3 He aids the poor in their distress,

He hears when they complain ;
With tender he|irt delights to bless,
And lessen all their pain.

4 The sick, the prisoner, poor and blind.

And all the sons of grief,
In him a l>enefactor find ;
He loves to give relief.

5 'Tis love that makes religion sweet,

'Tis love that makes us rise.
With willing mind and ardent feet.
To yonder happy skieSk

6 Then let us all in love abound, ,

And charity pursue ;
Thus shall we be with glory crowned.

And love as angels do. Proui>.

HYMN 374. C. M.

The Universal Extent of Christ's Kingdom. Isa, ii. % 1.

0*ER mountain tops, the Mount of God,
In latter days shall rise
Above the summits of the hills.
And draw the wondVing eyes.

9 To this the joyful nations round.

All tribes and toagues shall Bow \
Up to the mount of God, they say,
And to his house weMl go. <.

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3 The beams that shioe from Sion*8 hill .

Shall lighten eT'ry land ;
The King, who reigns in Salem's tow'is.
Shall the whole world command.

4 Among the nations he shall judge.

His judgments troth shall guide ;
His sceptre shall protect the just.
And crush the sinner's pride.

5 No war shall rage, nor hostile strife.

Disturb those happy years ;
To plough-shares men shall beat their swords.
To pruning-hooks their spears.

6 No longer hosts, encountMng host

Shall crowds of slain deplore ;
TbeyMl lay the martial trumpet by.

And study war no more. Scotch Paraphrue.

HYMN 375. CM.

Obediepce to God our Father.

O GOD, my Father, I adore
That all-commanding name ;
It will my soul to life restore.
And kindle all my flame.

S Entire, I bow at thy commands.
My filial homage pay ;
With heart and life, with tongue and hands,
I'll cheerfully obey.

3 I'll wilfully no more transgress,

As I too oft have done ;
But evVy sinful thought suppress,
Each sinful action shun.

4 Each day I live, I'll seek with care

My Father well to please ;
And in this course will persevere,
By thine assisting grace.

5 Thus will I my relation claim.

And call myself thy son ;
And whilst I bear the glorious name.
My Father's rigb\B yi*\\\ on«i\.

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6 r X9\\\ ; but tboa mast strength impart,
This 'promise to fulfil ;
Lord, wnte thy law upon my heart,
That 1 may do thy will.

HYMN 376. L. M.

The Glory and Safety of the Charcb.
1^ HAPPY Church, celestial bride,
^^ Thy Husband will with thee reside ;
With matchless glory thou shalt shioe,
In robes of honour all divine.

3 SiWer and gold her happy dress.

Truth, meekness, love, and righteousness ^
Holy without, and pure within^
Free from the guilt of reigning sin.

3 Her laws and doctrines just and right,
Her priests the ministers of light ;
Her order from the courts above,
And all her service done in love.

4 Her discipline is from the word,
Her head and ruler is the Lord ;
Her sons and daughters all agree,
And live,in peace and charity.

& Her journey is the holy way
Which leads to everlasting day ;
And her eternal sure reward,
A crown of glory with the Lord. Proud.

HYMN 377. C. M.

The Ways of Wisdom.

/^ H A.PPY is the man who hears
^^ Instruction's faithful voice ;
And who celestial wisdom makes
His early, only choice.

2 Her treasures are of more esteem
Than east or west unfold ;
And her rewards more precious are
Than all her mines of gold«

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3 In her right hand she holds to view

A length of hapf.y days ;
Ricbt^, with splendid honours joiird,
Hff left hand full displays.

4 She guides the young with innocence

In pleasure's path to tread ;
A crown of glory she bestows
Upon the hoary head.

5 According as her labours rise.

So her rewards increase ;
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,

And all her paths are peace. Scotch Paraphram*

HYMN 378. C. M.

Filial Sobmiseion.

OLORD, my best desires fulfil.
And help me to resign
Life, health, and comfort to thy will.
And make thy pleasure mine.

8 Why should I shrink at thy command.
Whose love forbids my fears t
Or tremble at the gracious hand
That wipes away my tears ?

3 No, let me rather freely yield

What most I prize to thee.
Who never hast a gift withheld,

Nor will withhold, from me. Cowpsk.

4 I would submit to all thy will.

For thou art good and wise ;
Let every anxious thought be still,
Nor one faint murmur rise.

5 Thy lore can cheer the darkest gloom,

And bid me wait serene,
Till hopes and joys immortal bloom,
And brighten all the scene.

6 My Father ! O permit my heart

To plead her humble claim.
And ask the bliss those woida impact)
Fa my Redeemec^B nam^. W^^^^^vt^^^

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HYMN 379. C. M. "^

The Christian's Resolation founded on Jacob's Vow. Oen* 28.

THOU, by whose all-bounteous hand
Thy people still are fed ;
Who through Hfe's weary pilgrimage
Hast all our fathers led ;

d To thee our humble vow we raise.
To thee address our prayV ;
And in thy kind and faithful hand
Deposit all our care.

3 If thou, through each perplexing path,

Wilt be our constant guide ;
If thou wilt daily food supply,
And raim^t wilt provide ;

4 If thou wilt spread thy shield around,

Till all our wanderings cease.
And at our Father's safe abode
Our souls arrive in peace ;

5 To thee, as to our cov'nant God,

Ourselves we will resign ;
And count that all on earth we have,

And e'en our life is thine. Doddeidoe.

HYMN 380. L. M.

Importunate Prayer. " Ask, and ye shall receive." jirc<.vii. 7.

|UR Father, throo'd above the sky.
To thee, our empty hands we spread ;
Thy children at thy footstool lie,
And ask thy blessings on their head.

2 Let mercy all our sins dispel,
As clouds before the solar beam ;
Our souls from bondage and from hell
To liberty and life redeem.

3 With cheerful hope and filial fear.
In that august and precious name.
By theeordain'd, we now draw near.
And would the promised blessiug da\\sv.

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4 Does not an earthly parent bear
The cravings of his FamishM son 1
Will he reject the filial prayer.

Or mock him with a cake of stone ?

5 Our heavenly Father, how much more
Will thy divine connpassion rise ;
And open thy unbounded store

To satisfy thy children's cries ?

G Yes, we will ask, and seek, and press
For gracious audience at thy seat ;
Still hoping, waiting for success,
If persevering to intreat.

7 For Jesus in his faithful word
The patient supplicant has blest ;
And all thy saiuts with one accord
The prevalence of pray'r attest. Scott.

HYMN 381. L. M.

A general Song of Praise.

NOW to the God, to whom all might
And glory, in all worlds belong,
Who fills unseen his throne of light,
Come, let us sing a general song.

2 His Spirit wrapp*d the mantling air,
Of old, around our infant earth.
And, on her bosom, warm and fair.
Gave her young lord his joyous birth.

3 He smiles on morning's rosy way :

He paints the gorgeous clouds of even :
To noon, he gives its ripening ray ;
To night, the view of glorious heaven.

4 He drives along those sparkling globes.
In circles of unerring truth ;

He decks them all in radiant robes.
And crowns them with eternal youth.

5 So will he crown the upright mind.
When life and all its toils are o'er :
Tlien let bis praise, on e^et^ Wviv^

Riae, till the winda sViaW Yia>sLQ wo mo\^.

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HYMN 382. L. M.

CommimioB ^ith Christ.

nriO Jesus, -our exalted Lord,
•^ That Qame, ia heaven and earth ador'd.
Fain would our hearts and voices raise
A cheerful song of sacred praise.

2 But all the notes which mortals know
Are weak, and languishing, and low ;
Far, far above our humble songs,
The theme demands immortal tongues.

3 Yet whilst around his board we meet,
And worship at his sacred feet,
O let our warm affections move.
In glad returns of grateful love !

4 Yes, Lord, we love and we adore,
But long to know and love thee' more ;
And whilst we taste the bread and wine,
Desire to feed on joys divine. Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 383. S. M.

€k>d'8 universal Dominion ; or Angels praise the Lord. Pj.ciii.l9.

THE Lord, the sovereign King,
Hath fix'd his throne on high ;
0*er all the heavenly worlds he rules,
And all beneath the sky.

2 Ye angels, great in might.
And swift to do his will.

Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear ;
Whose pleasure ye fulfil.

3 Let the bright hosts, who wait
The orders of their King,

And guard his churches when they pray.
Join in the praise they sing. .

4 While all his wondVous works
Through his vai^t kingdom shew

Their Maker's glory, thou, my aoul,
Sbalt siag his graces too. "^ jctlV*

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HYMN 384. G. M.

The Perfections of God. Pg. cxi.

GREAT is the Lord ; his works of migbt
Demand our ooblest songs ;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.

It Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives bis children food ;
And, e?er mindful of his word.
He makes bis promise good.

3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came

To seal bis covenant sure ; ^

Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and sure.

4 They that would grow divinely wise

Must with his fear begin,
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies

In bating every sin. Watts

HYMN 385. L. M.

Ps. 136. Abridged.

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.

3 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, be spread the sky,
And fix'd 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 bidtf the moon direct the night :
His mercies ever shall endure.

When suns and moona sVv«L\V&V\\iv^uo\iiQre,

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5 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's band,
And brought them to thn promised land ;

' Wonders of grace to God belong.
Repeat his mercies in your song.

6 He saw the gentiles dead in sin,
And felt bis pity work within ;
His mercies ever shall endure.

When death and sin shall reigo no more.

7 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.

8 Thro^ this vain world he guides our feet,
And leads us to his heav'nly seat ;
His mercies ever shall endure.

When this vaio world shall be no more. Watts.

' HYMN 386. C. M.

Free Grace in revealiog Christ Luke x, 21*

JESUS the man of constant grief,
A mourner all his days ;
His spirit once rejoicM aloud.
And turn'd his joy to praise :

t " Father, I thank thy wond'rous love,
" That hath reveal'd thy son
** To men unlearned; and to babes
''Has made thy gospel known.

3 The myst'ries of redeeming grace

'* Are hidden from the wise :
** While pride and carnal reasonings join
" To s^yell and blind their eyes."

4 Thus doth the Lord of heavea and earth

His great decrees fulfil.
And orders all his works of grace

By his own sovereign will. Watt»»

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HYMN 887. L. M.

OarowD Weakness, or, Christ on Strength. 2 Cor. lii. 1,9»]^

LET me but bear my Saviour say,
'' Sirengtb sball be equal to the day^"
Then 1*11 rejoice in deep distress.
Leaning on all sufficient grace.

2 I glory in infirmity,

That Christ's own power may restOQ me;
When I am weak, then am I strong,
Graie is my shield, and Christ my song.

3 1 can do all things, or can bear
All sufferings, it my Lord be there ;
Sweet pleasures mingle with the paiDS,
While bis left band my head sustaini.

4 But if the Lord be once withdrawn,
And we attempt the work alone,
When new temptations spring and rise,
W^e find how great our weakness is.

5 So Samson, when his hair was lost,
Met the Philistines to his cost ;
Sliook his vain limbs with sad surprise.

Made feeble fight and lost his eyes. Watts.

HYMN 388. L. M.

Charity and Uncbaritableoess. i?om. zi v. 17.19. UCor,JL%

NOT different food, nor different dress.
Compose the kingdom of our Lord ;
But peace, and joy, and righteousness.
Faith, and obedience to bis word.

2 When weaker christians we despise^
We do the gospel^mighty wrong ;
For God, the gracious and the wise,
Receives the feeble with the strong..

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Let pride and wrath be baaish'd beDce,

Meekness aod love our souls pursue,

Nor sball our practice give offHoce

To saiotSy tbe Geotile, or the Jew. Watts..

HYMN 389. S. M.

Dead Co Sin bj the CroM of Christ Mom, vi. U%€^

SHALL we go on to sin.
Because thy grace abounds ;
^ Or crucify tbe Lord again,
And open all bis wounds I

2 Forbid it, mighty God I
Nor let it e'er be said,

That we, whose sins are crucify 'd
Should raise them from the dead.

3 We will be slaves no more,
Since Christ has made u&frec.

Has nail'd our tyrants to his cross.

And bought our liberty. Watt«;

HYMN 390. C. M.

Safficiency of pardon.

WHY does your face, ye humble souls.
Those mournful colours wear ?
What doubts are these that waste your faith.
And nourish your despair I

What though your numerous sins exceed

The stais that fill the skies,
And, aiming at the eternal throne.

Like pointed mountains rise ?

What though your mighty guilt beyond

The wide creation swell,
And hath jts curs'd foundations laid

Low as tbe deeps of bell ?

See here an endless ocean flowa
Of never-failing grace I
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Behold a dying Savioar^n veins
The sacred flood increase! -

5 It rises high, and drowns the hi!U,

Has neither shore nor bound ;
Now, if we search to find our sins,
Our sins can ne'er be found.

G Awake, our hearts, adore the grace
That buries all our faults,
And prdoning blood, that swells above
Our follies and our thoughts. Watts.

HYMN 391. L. M

Christ, the Kingf, at his Table. Solomon's Song, i. 2—5, HJiSfi

LET him embrace my soul, and prove
My interest in his heav'oly love ;
The voice that tells me " Thou art mine/'
Exceeds the blessings of the vine.

3 On thee th' anointing Spirit came
And spread the savour of thy name ;
That oil of gladness and of grace
Draws virgin souls to meet thy face.

3 Jesus, allure me by thy charms ;
My soul shall fly into thine arms :
Our wandering feet ihy favour?* bring
To the fair chambers of the King.

4 Wonders and pleasure tune our voice
To speak thy praises and our joys ;
Our memory keeps this love of thine
Beyond the taste of richest wine.

d Though in ourselves deform'd we are,
And black as Kedar's tents appear,
Yet when we put thy beautie&on,
Fair as the courts of Solomon.

6 While at his table sits the King,
He loves to see us smile and sing ;
Our graced are our best perfume,

And breathe like spikenard round the room.

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As myrrh, new-bleeding from the tree.
Such is a dying Cbrint to me :
And while be makes my soul bis guest^
My bosom, Lord, sbaH be thy rest.

No beams of cedar or of fir

Can with thy courts on earth compare ;

And here we wait until thy love

Raise U8 to nobler seats above. WATTi».

HYMN 392 L M.

We walk by Faitb, not by Sight.

^'^ I MS by the faith of joys to come

■^ Wtf walk through deserts dark as night ;
Till we arrive at heaven our home,
Faith is our guide, and faith our light.

The wants of sight she well supplies ;
She makes the pearly gates appear ;
Far into distant worlds she pries,
And brings eternal glories near.

Cheerful we tread the desert through,
While faith inspires a heavenly ray,
Though lions roar, and tempests blow,
And rocks and dangers fill the way.

So Abrah'm, by divine command,

Left his own house to walk with God :

His faith beheld the promisM land.

And fir*d his zeal along the road. Watts.

HYMN 393. Hallelujah Metre.

Christ the Liying Stoue.

WITH ecstacy of joy
Extol his glorious name,
Who rear'd the spacious earth,
And rais'd our mortal frame ;
He built the church who spread the sky,
Shout and-ezalt his honours high.

^ See the foaodatioD laid

By powV and love divine ;
In Chriat, his best lov*d Son,
How bright his glories shine !

• Who yields to death — in dust he lies,
That from his tomb a church might rise.

3 But he for ever lives*
Nor for himself alone ;
Each saint new lite derives

• From him the living stone ;

His influence spreads through every soul
And in one house unites the whole.

4 To him with joy we move,
In him cemented stand.
The living temple grows
And owns the founder's hand :

That structure, Lord ! still higher raise^
Louder to sound its builder's praise*

5 Descend and shed abroad
The tokens of thy grace ;
And with more radiant beams
Let glory fill the place ;

Our joyful souls shall prostrate fall.

And own our God is all in all. DoDDRiDaE.

HYMN 394. L. M.

Miracles of Christ.

WHAT works of wisdom, pow'r and love
Do Jesus' high commission prove !
Attest bis heav*n-derived claim,
And glorify his Father's name !

S On eyes that never saw the day.
He pours the bright celestial ray ;
And deafen'd ears, by him unbound,
Catch all the harmony of sound.

3 Lameness takes up its bed, and goes
Rejoicing in the strength that flows

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Through evVj nerve ; and, free fmn ptio.
Poors forth to God the grateful strain.

The shatter'd mind bis word restores,
Aod tuoes afresh the mental pow'rs ;
The dead revive, to life return.
And bid affection cease to mourn.

CaoantRnr, my soul, these wonders trace,

And not admire Jehovah's ^race ?

Canst thou behold thy Prophet's pow'r,

And not the God he serv'd adore } Butcher.

HYMN 395. C. M.

The Example of Chriat.

GOD of my mercy and my praiae.
Thy glory is my song,
V\\ speak the honours of tby grace
With a rejoicing tongue.

When Christ among the sons of men,

In humble form was found,
With cruel slanders, false and vain,

They compass'd him- around.

Their mis'ries his compassion mov'd, ^

Their peace he still pursu'd :
They rendered hatred tor his love^

And evil for his good.

Their malice ragM without a cause ;

Yet with his dying breath
He pray'd for murderers on his cross,

Aod bless'd his foes in death.

may his conduct, alUdivine,

To me a model prove :
Like bis, O God I my heart incline

My enemies to love. Wafti.

HYMN 896. S. M.

The Resurrection of Christ.

CHRISTIANS I dismiss your fear.
Let hope and joy sacceed ;

The welcome news with gladness hear ;
The Lord is ris*Q indeed !

2 The shades of death withdrawn,
HiK eyes their beams didplay :
So wakes the sun, when rosy dawn
Unbars the gates of day.

9 Afigelic hosts above.
The rising victor sing ;
And all the blissful seats of 1o?e
With loud hosannas ring.

4 Ye pilgrims, too, below,
Your hearts and voices raise ;
Let evVy breast with madness glow.
And evVy mouth be praise.

HYMN 397. Hallelujah Metre.

The Wilderness transformed ; or the happy Effects of theCh

AMAZING, beauteous change I
A world created new !
Our thoughts in transport range
The lovely scene to view.
in all we trace,
Father divine, the work is thine ;
Be thine the praise !

2 See crystal fountains play
Amidst the burning sands !
The river's winding way
Shines thro' the thirsty lands !

New grass is seen,
And o'er the meads its carpet spreads
Of living green.

3 Where pointed brambles grew,
Entwin'd with horrid thorn,
Gay flowers, for ever new.
Th' enamel I'd fields adorn ;

The blushing rose.
And lily there, in union fair
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4 Where the bleak mountain stood,
> All bare, and disarray'd.

See the wide-branching wood
Diffuse i IB grateful shade!
Tall cedars nod,
And oaks and pines, and elms and Tines,
Confess to God.

5 The tyrants o.f the plain
Their savage chase give o'er ;
No more they rend the slain.
And thirst for blood no more ;

But infant hands
Fierce tigers stroke, and lions yoke
In flowery bands.

i when, almighty Lord !
Shall these glad scenes arise,
To verify thy word,
And bless our wondering eyes ?
That earth may raise
With all her tongues, united songs

Of ardent praise. DoDBEXDes.

HYMN 398. Hallelujah Metre.

Glory of the Church in the Latter Daj.

OZION, tune thy voice.
And raise thy hands on high ;
Tell all the earth thy joys,
And boast salvation nigh ;
Cheerful in God,
Arise and shine, while rays divine
Stream all abroad.

2 He gilds thy mourning face
With beams that cannot fade ;
His all-resplendent grace
He sheds upon thy head ;
The nations round
With lustre new thy form shall view,
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3 In honour to his name
Reflect that sacred light,
And loud that grace proclaim
Which makes thy darkness bright ;

Pursue his praise
In worlds above, till 80V*reigD lo7e
The glory raise.

4 There, on his holy hill,
A brighter sun shall rise.
And with his radiance fill
Those fairer, purer skies ;

While round his throne
In nobler spheres ten thousand stars

His influence own. DoBBKlDt^

HYMN 899. C. M.

Inconstancy in Religion laaented.

PERPETUAL Source of light and grace !
We hail thy sacred name ;
Through ev'ry year's revolving round,
Thy goodness is the same.

2 On us, all- worthless as we are.

Its wOndrous mercy pours ;
Sure as the heav'os' established course
And plenteous as the show'rs.

3 Inconstant service we repay,

And treach'rous vows renew ;
False as the morning's scattering cloud.
And transient as the dew.

4 Low at thy feet our guilt we mourn,

To bear our f;;eble footsteps on,
To bear our feeble footsteps on,
In all thy righteous ways.

5 Arm'd with this energy divine

Our souls shall constant prove,
Aod, with increaaing Vtaixsi^oxV, ^\^^'&
Go to thy couila above.

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So, by thy pow^r, the merniog son

Pursues his radiant way,
Brigbteos each moment io his race.

And shines to perfect day. Doddridge.

HY3IN 4rt0. L. M.

Reliance on God's Compassion to Human Weakness.

GR£AT God ! if nature, weak and frail.
To strong temptations oft gives way ;
If doubt or passion should prevail
O'er Wand^ng reason's feeble ray ;

On thy compassion I rely :

Let not thy frowns my faults reprove ;

Regard me with a father's eye,

And guide me with a father s love. Blacklock.

HYMN 401. O. M.

Want of Religious Zeal lamented.

T ONG have I sat beneath the sound
JLi Of thy salvation, Lord !
Yet still how weak my faith is found.
And knowledge of thy word !

Oft I frequent thy holy place.

And hear almost in vain ;
What faint impressions of thy grace

My languid pow'rs retain !

How cold and feeble is my love !

How negligent my fear !
How low my hope of joys above !

How few affections there I

Great God ! thy gracious aid impart

To give thy word success ;
Write all its precepts on my heart.

And deep its truths impress.

O speed my progress in the way

That leads to joys on high ;
Where knowledge grows without decay,

And love shall never die. "^ ktl^^

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HYMN 402. C. M.

Hearing the voice of God's rod.

ATTEND, my soul, with rev'rent aw«
The dictates of thy God ;
SileDt and trembling hear ihe voice
Of his appointed rod.

2 Now let me search and try thy ways,

And prostrate seek his face.
Conscious of guilt, before his throne
In dust my soul abase.

3 Teach me, my God ! what's yet unkDOWD»

And all my crimes forgive ;
Those crimes I would no more repeat.
But to thy honour live.

4 My wither'd joys too plainly show

That all on earth is vain ;
In God my wounded heart confides,
True rest and bliss to gain.

5 Father I I wait thy gracious call

To leave this mournful land.
And bathe in rivers of delight

That flow at thy right hand. Doddridge.

HYMN 403. C. M.

Mercy to the Penitent.

THOU, the wretched's sure retreat,
Who dost our cares control,
And, with the cheerful smile of peace,
Revive the fainting soul !

2 Did ever thy propitious ear

The humble plea disdain ?
Or when did plaintive misVy sigh,
Or supplicate in vain ?

3 Oppress'd with grief and shame, dissolved

In penitential tears.
Thy goodness calms our anxious doubts,
Aad dissipates our fears.

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4 New life from thy refreshing grace

Our sinking hearts receive ;
Thy gentlest, bpst-lovM attribute.
To pity and forgive.

5 From that blest source, propitious hope

Appears serenely bright.
And sheds her soft and cheering beam
OVr sorrow's dismal night.

6 Our hearts adore thy mercy, Lord !

And bless the friendly ray,'
Which ushers in the smiling morn

Of everlasting day. Mrs. Carteb.

HYMN 404. C. M.

Peace to the returning Penitent.

SWEET is the friendly voice that speaks •
The words of life and peace ;
Which bids the penitent rejoice.
And sin and sorrow cease.

2 No healing balm on earth like this

Can cheer the contrite heart ; .
No flatt'ring dreams of earthly bliss
Such pure delight impart.

3 Thou still art merciful and kind ;

Thy mercy, Lord, reveal :
The broken heart 'tis thou canst bind,
The wounded spirit heal.

4 Let thy bright presence. Lord, restore

Peace to my anxious breast :
Conduct jne in the path that leads

To everlasting rest. Jeryis*

HYMN 405. L. M.

The Guilty Mind reHeved by the Hope of Forgiveness.^

WHILE with remorse and woe oppress'd.
Distraction haunts the guilty breast ;
The broken heart, the troubled miod,
Ib Gbd alone shall succour find.

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2 'Tis his the wounds of rice to heal ;
The charms of mercy to reveal ;

He grants the penitent relief,

And cheers the soul o*erwhelm*d with grief.

3 When by temptation*s billows tost,
On rocks of ruin well nigh lost ;
Still, hope, the anchor of the soul,
Shall folly *s beating wave control.

4 To all the world^s delusive joys,
£(isnaring wiles, and empty uoise,
The sinner bids a long farewel.
And loves witb purity tu dwell.

5 In her secure and calm retreat,
lit* now enjoys a tranquil state ;
Conscious that God will deign to bear

The contrite, humble, and sincere. Jervii .

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HYMN 406. 8. M.

Forgiveness of Sin upon Confession v

BLESSED souls are they,
Whose sins are covered o'er ! -
Divinely blest, to whom the Lord
Imputes their guilt no more !

2 They mourn their follies past.
And keep their hearts with care ;

Their lips and lives without deceit.
Shall prove their souls sincere.

3 While Iconceal'd my guilt,
I felt the fest'ring wound ;

But I renounced my former sins,
And peace and pardon found.

4 Let sinners learn to pray ;

Let saints keep near the throne ;
Our help in time of deep distress,

Is found in God alone. Watts.

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HYMN 407. L. M.

The Pleasures of Devotion.

^^OD of my strength ! to thee I cry ;
^^ To thee, my surest refuge^ fly :
O may thy light attend my way.
Thy truth afford its cheering ray !

2 Conduct me to thy hallow 'd seat.
Where wisdom, truth, and mercy meet ;
And therf*, in all its best array,

My heart its richest gifts shall pay.

3 Thy mercies, to my heart reveal'd,
A theme of endless transport yield ^
Thy love does all my bosom fire.
Thy praise does all my song inspire.

4 In all our cares, in all oar woes.

On God our steadfast hopes repose ;

To God our thanks shall still be paid,

Our sure defence, our constant aid. Me&rick*

HYMN 408. O. M.

Habitual Devotion.

WHILST thee I seek, protecting Pow'r !
Be my vain wishes stiU'd ;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be fiU'd.

9 Thy love the pow'r of thought bestow'd ;
To thee my thoughts would soar ;
Thy mercy o er my life has flow'd : —
That mercy I adore I

3 In each event of life, how clear

Thy ruling hand I see !
Each blessing to my soul more dear^
Because conferrM by thee.

4 In ev'ryjoy that crowns my days,

In ev'ry pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise^
Or s<)ek relief in pray'r.
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5 When gladoeit vfiogs my faTour'd hour.
Thy love my thoughts shall fill :
Rtosigo'd, when storms of sorrow low'r,
My soul shall meet thy will.

i My lifted eye, without a tear.
The low'ring storm shall see ;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear : —

That heart shall rest on thee I MmH.M. Wiluaus.

HYMN 409. S.

Daily Devotion.

WHILE thoughtless sinners choose
The road that leads to de^h ;
ly in the service of my God,
Will spend my daily breath.

9 I*ll worship at his throoe,

Whea morning brings the light ;
ril seek his blessing ev'ry noon.
And pay my vows at nigfaL

3 With all my anxious cares,
I'll lean upon the Lord ;

I'll cast my burdens on his arm,
And rest upon his word,

4 His arm shall well sustain
The children of bis love ;

The ground on which their safety stands

No earthly pow'r can move. Watts.

HYMN 410. c. M.

Refuge and Strength in the Mercy of God.

MY God ! 'tis to thy mercy-seat
My soul for shelter flies ;
'Tis here I find a safe retreat.
When storms and tempests rise.'

2 My cheerful hope can never die.
If thou, my God ! art near :

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Thy grace can raise my comforts high,

And banish eT'ry fear.

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3 My great Protector, and my Lord !

Thy constant aid impart ;
And let thy kind, thy gracious word
Sustain my trembling heart.

4 O never let my soul remove

From this divine retreat ;
Still let me trust thy pow'r and \oi9f

And dwell beneath thy feet. Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 411. CM.

Desiring Assurance of the Favour of G^od.

ETERNAL Source of joys divine !
To thee my soul aspires :
O could I say, *' the Lord is mine,"
'Tis all my soul desires.

2 Thy smile can give me real joy,

Unmingled and refin'd ;
Substantial bliss, without alloy.
And lasting as the mind.

3 Thy smile can gild the shade of woe.

Bid stormy troubles cease ;
Spread the fair dawn of heav'n below.
And sweeten pain to peace.

4 My hope, my trust, my life, my Lord !

Assure me of thy love ;
O speak the kind transporting word,
And bid my fears remove :

5 Then shall my thankful pow'rs rejoice.

And triumph in my God,
Till heavenly rapture tune my voiee

To sound thy praise abroad. Mm. StbbIiE.

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HYMN 412. Tens Metre.

DeTOut Aspirations.

GOD, our kind Master, merciful as jast,
KoowiDg our frame, remembert man is dust ;
His ear is open to the softest cry ;
His gnce descends to meet the lifted eye.

3 He reads the language of the silent tear,
And sighs are incense from a heart sincere :
He marks the dawn of e? ery virtuous aim.
And fans the smoking flax into a flame.

S O set me from all earthly bondage free ;
Still ev'ry wish that centres not in thee :
Bid my fond hopes, my Taiu 'disquiets eease,
Aud point my path to everlasting peace. Bakbaulp.

HYMN 413. C. M.

Aspirations after the Christian Temper.

ALMIGHTY Maker ! Lord of all !
Of life the only spring !
Creator of unnumbered worlds !
Supreme, eternal King !

3 Drive from the confines of my heart
Impenitence and pride ;
Nor let me, in forbidden paths,
With thoughtless sinners glide.

3 Whatever thine all-discerning eye

Sees for thy creature fit ;
I'll bless the good, aud to the ill
Contentedly submit.

4 With genVous pleasure let me view

The prospVous and the great ;
Malignant envy let me fly,
And odious self-conceit.

5 Let not despair, nor fell revenge,

Be to my bosom known ;
Oh ! give me tears for ethers' woes, .
And patience fot my o^ii«

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6 Feed me with necessary food :

I ask not wealth nor fame ;
Give roe an eye to see thy will,
A heart to bless thy name.

7 May still ray days serenely pass

Without remorse or care ;

And growing holiness my soul

For life's last hour prepare.

HYMN 414. o. M.

Prayer for Spiritual and Eternal Blessings.

ETERNAL Source of life and light !
Supremely good and wise !
To thee we bring our grateful vows.
To thee lift up our eyes.

2 Our dark and erring minds illume

With truth's celestial rays ;
Inspire our hearts with sacred love.
And tune our lips to praise.

3 Safely conduct us by thy grace.

Through life's perplexing road.
To pleasures, which for everilow

At thy right hand, O God I Cappb's Sdectiom.

HYMN 415. C. M.

Christian Zeal and Diligence.

ARE not thy mercies sovVeign still.
And thou a faithful God ?
Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal
To run the heav'nly road ?

2 T need the influence of thy grace,

To speed me in thy way.
Lest T should loiter in my race,

Or turn my feet astray. '

3 Does not my heart thy precepts love,

And long to see thy face ;

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And yet how slow my spirits move,
Willioui eoliv'ning grace !

4 Tbeo shall I love thy gospel more,
And ne'er forget thy word,
When I have felt iff* quick'ning pow'r,

To draw me to the Lord. WATts.

HY\IN 416. L. M.

Devout Profession of Sincerity.

LET sorrow. Lord, my bosom fill.
When impious men transgress thy will :
Tf>ach me to mourn when lips profane
Take thy tremendous name in vain.

2 With indignation may I treat
The works of malice and deceit ;
And ever firom their friendship flee,
Who dare to scorn thy laws and thee.

3 Lord ! search my soul, try ev'ry thought ;
If my own heart accuse me not

Of walking in a vain disguise,
I seek the trial of thine eyes,

4 Doth secret mischief lurk within ?
Do I indulge some unknown sin 1
O turn my feet whene'er I stray,

And lead me in thy perfect way ! Watw.

HYMN 417. C. M.

The Heart laid open before God.

SEARCHER of hearts ! before thy face
I all my soul display ;
And, conscious of its innate arts,
Intreat thy strict survey.

2 If, lurking in its inmost folds,
I any sin conceal,
Q\ let a ray of light divine
Tke secret guile ceveaU

3 If, in these fatal fetters bound,

A wretched slave I lie.
Smite off my chains and wake my soul
To light and liberty.

4 To humble penitence and pray'r

Be gentle pity giv'n ;
Speak ample pardon to my heart,

And seal its claim to heav'n. Doddridge.

HYMN 418. S..M.

The Living Sacrifice.

AND will the eternal King
So mean a gift reward ?
That offVing, Lord ! with joy we bring,
Which thy own hand prepar'd,

3 We own thy various claim.
And to thine altar mpve.
The willing victims of thy grace.
And bound with qords of love.

3 Descend, celestial fire !
The sacrifice inflame !
So shall a grateful odour rise

Through our Redeemer's name. Doddridoe^

HYMN 419. L. M.

The wandering Sheep recovered.

LORD ! we have wander'd from thy way.
Like foolish sheep have gone astray,
Our pleasant pastures we have lefV,
And of their guard our souls bereft.

9 Exposed to want, exposed to barm.
Far Irom our gentle Shepherd's arm ;
Nor will these fatal wand'rings cease.
Till thou reveal the paths of peace.

3 O seek thy thoughtless servants, Lord I
Nor let us quite forget thy word ;
Our erring feet do thou restore.
And keep us that we stray no more. DoTA^n^x^^^.

HYMN 420. C. M.

Value of the Knowledge of God.

SHINE forth. Eternal Suurce of l^ht !
And make thy glories known;
Fill our enlarg'd adoring sight
With lustre all thy own.

2 Vain are the charms, and faint the rays
The brightest creatures boast ;
And all their grandeur and their praiie»
Are in thy presence lost

S To know the Author of our frame.
Is our sublimest skill :
True science is to learn his name,
True life to do his will.

4 For this I long, for this I pray ;
This let me still pursue.
Till visions of eternal day

Fix and complete the view. Doddridge*

HYMN 421. C. M.

The Pearl of Great Price.

YE glitt'ring toys of earth ! adieu :
A nobler choice be mine ;
A real prize attracts my Tiew,
A treasure all divine.

2 Begone, unworthy of my cares,

Ye specious baits of sense ;-—
Inestimable worth appears,
The pearl of price immense !

3 Should both the Indies, at my call,

Their boasted htores resign ;
With joy I would renounce them all
To make this jowel mine.

4 Should earth's vain treasures all depart,

Of such a gift possess'd,

I'd rla!<p it to ray joyful heart,

And be for ever bless'd.

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HYMN 422. L. M.

Song of Praise to God.

NATURE,.wilh all her powVs shall siog
God the Creator and the King :
Nor air, nor earth, nor skies oor seas,
Deny the tribute of their praise.

St Begin to make bis glories known,
Ye seraphs, who sit near his throne ;
Tune your harps high, and spread the sound
To the creation's utmost bound.

3 All mortal things, of meaner frame, -
Exert your force and own his name ;
Whilst, with our souls, and with our voice.
We sing his honours, and our joys.

4 To him be sacred all we have,
From the young cradle to the grave ;
Our lips shall still his wonders tell,
And ev'ry word — a miracle.

5 This western world, our native land,
Lies safe in the Almighty's hand :
Our foes of vict'ry dream in vain.
And shake the captivating chain.

6 He builds for liberty a throne,

And makes it gracious like hU own ;
Makes our successive rulers kind.
And gives our dangers to the wind,

7 Raise monumental praises high

To him that thunders through the sky,
And with an awful nod or frown,
Shakes an aspiring tyrant down.

8 Pillars of lasting brass proclaim
The triumphs of tli' Eternal name ;
While trembling naUon? read from far
The honours of the God of war.

9 Thus let our flamin^r zeal employ

Our loftiest thoughts, and loudest songs 3
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Let there be suog with warmest joy
HosaDna from teo thousand tongues.

10 Yet, mighty God, our feeble frame
Attempts in vain to reach thy name !
The strongest notes that angels raise.
Faint in the worship and the praise. Watts, ottered,

HYMN 423. CM.

Breathing after the Holy Spirit.

COME, holy Spirit, heav'oly Dove,
With all thy quickening pow'rs,
Kindle a flame of sacred love
In these cold hearts of ours.

2 Look, how we grovel here below

Fond of these trifling toys ;
Our souls can neither fly nor go
To reach eternal joys.

3 In vain we tune our formal songs,

In vain me strive to rise ;
Ilosannas langui:;h on our tongues,
And our devotion dies.

4 Dear Lord ! and shall we ever lie

At this poor dying rate ?
Our love 80 faint, so cold to thee.
And thine to us so great ?

6 Come, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove,
With all ihy qiiick*ning powVs,
Coine, shed abroad a Saviour^s love.

And that shall kindle ours. Watts.

HYMN 424. L. p. M.

Mercy.

' ^^ LOVE, thou bottomless abyss !
^■^ JVly sins are swallowM up in thee ;
Cover'd is my unrighteousness.

From condemnation I am free ;
Whilst Jesus' blood, through earth and skies,
Mercy ! free, boundless mercY t cries,

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^ Witb faith I plunge me in that sea ;
Here is my hope, my joy, my rest !
Hither, when hell assaults, 1 fiee :
1 look into my Saviour's brea^.
Away, sad doubts and an)^ioUs fear,
Mercy is all that's written there.

3 Though waves and storms go o'er mj bead,

Tho' strength, and beaith, and friends be gooe j
Though joys be withered all, and dead,

T/hough ev'ry comfort be withdrawn :
Steadfast on this my soul relies !
Father, thy mercy never dies !

4 Fix'd on this ground would I remaio^

Though my heart fail, and flesh decay y
This anchor shall my soul sustain,

When earth's foundatronn melt aWay 3 '
Mercy's full pow'r I then shall prove,
Lov'd with an everlasting love.

HYMN 425. Eights and Sevens Metre.

The Word more precious than Gold.

PRECIOUS Bible ! what a treasure
Does the word of God afford ?
All I want for life or pleasure,

Food and med'cine, shield and sword.
Let the world account me poor ;
Having this, I need no more.

2 Food, to which the world's a stranger.

Here my hungry soul enjoys ;
Of excess there is no danger.

Though it fills, it never cloys.
On a dying Christ I feed.
Here is meat and drink indeed.

3 When my faith is faint and sickly.

Or when satan wounds my mind.
Cordials to revive it quickly,
HeaVwg med'cines here \ find.

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To the promises I flee.
Each affords a remedy.

4 In the hour of dark temptation,

Satao cannot make me yield ;
For the word of consolation

Is to me a mighty shield.
While the scripture-truths endure,
From his powV I am secure.

5 Vain his threats to ovprrome me

When 1 take the Spirit's sword,
Then with ease 1 drive him from me,

Satan trembles at the word ;
'Tis a sword for cod quest made,
Keen the edge, and sharp the blade.

6 Shall I envy then the miser,

Doating on his golden store ?
Sure I am, or should be, wiser ;

1 am rich, 'tis he is poor.
Jesus gives me in his word
Food and med'cine, shield and sword. Newton*.

HYMN 426. C. M.

The Promises.

/^UR God ! how firm his promise stands,
^^ E'en when he hides his face !
He trusts in our Redeemer's hands
His glory and bis grace.

2 Then why, my soul, these sad complaints.
Since Christ and we are one ?
Our God is fnithful *o his saints,
Is faithful to his Son.

S Beneath his smiles my heart has liv'd.
And part of heav'n possess'd ;
I'll praise him for his grace receiv'd.
And trust him for the rest.

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HTMN 427. Eijarhts ftnd Sevens Metn.

The Paschal Lamb.

HAIL, thou once-despised Jesus !
Hail, thou Galilean King !
Who didst suffer to release us,

Who didst tree salvation bring !
Hail, thou universal Saviour !

Who hast borne our sin and shame.
By whose merits we find favour,
Life is giv'n through thy name !

2 Paschal Lamb by God appointed,

All our sins were on thee laid !
By almighty love anointed.

Thou hast full atonement made ;
Ev'ry sin is now forgiv'n,

Through the virtue of thy blood,
Open'd is the gate of heav'n,

Peace is made 'twixt man and God.

3 Worship, honour, powV and blessing,

Christ is worthy to receive —
Loudest praises, without ceasiog,

Meet it is for us to give !
Help, ye bright, angelic spirits.

Bring your sweetest, noblest lays,
Help to sing Christ Jesus* merits,

Help to chaunt Tmmanuefs praise.

HYMN 428. Elevens and Fives Metre.

The Everlasting' Spring.

OLD hoary winter now has ceas'd bis raging,
And all his storms and blasts are hushM io sildodd;
And in return the mild and gentle spring comes.

Blooming with verdure.

^ See how the mild and vernal clouds come floating
Oi the soft aether, charg'd with copious sbowers.
Balmy and gentle they distil io plenty.

All hearts rejoicioig.

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3 .See bow the valas and meadows stand arrayed,

Clothed in azure, and bedeckM with flowers,
CowaUps and daisies with the purple violet,

Blooming with fragrance.

4 See all the trees put on their leafy honours.
Waving with grandeur, when the gentle zephyrs
Floating with sweetness, fanning all their branches

With gentle breezes.

5 Hark ! how the groves resound with cheerful' music,
Hark ! the sweet songsters on the boughs rejoicing,
Tuning their voices with melodious accents

In sweetest chorus.

6 All nature smiles amid the gay creation :

When such bright scenes of beauty now approaches,
The loves and graces in their softest accents

Breathe forth sweet music.

7 If such delights from the gay'decorations
Of smiling spring and a few op*ning flowers.
Whose short-liv*d glories soon are gone and blasted,

Their beauty fading :

S Say then, ye ransomM, and sing forth the grandeur
Of spring immortal, when tire great Arch^angel
With his shrill trumpet bursts the gloomy mansions

Of the redeemed.

9 Then the vile body which for many ages

Has slept in silence, turn'd to foul corruption, ^

Quick as a thought awakes to life eternal.

Sparkling with brightness.

10 Then shall the mortal put on th* immortal,
ClothM in white robes they shall ascend to Jesus,
Where he in triumph on his throne of glory.

Bids a sweet welcome.

1 1 Hark ! how the grand celestial chorus echoes
Through the wide arcbt when all the mighty seraphs
With golden harps in accents so melodious

Shout the Redeemer.

Percival Hail.

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HYMN 429. Tens and Elevens Metre.

SaWation to God and the Lamb.

REJOICE evermore with aogels above.
In Jesus^s power in Jesus*s love I
With glad exultation your triumph proclaim.
Ascribing salvation to God and the Lamb.

2 Thou, Lord, our relief in trouble hast been ;
Hast sav'd us from grief, hast sav*d us from sin ;
The power of thy Spirit can set our hearts free ;
And we shall inherit all fulnes.^ in thee.

3 All fulness of peace, all fulness of joy,
And spiritual bliss that never can cloy ;
To us it is given in Jesius to know,

A kingdom of heaven, a heaven below.

HYMN 430. L. p. M.

Jesa8; who is the Christ.

COME, O thou universal good !
Balm of the wounded conscience, come !
The hungry, dying spirit's food !

The weary, wandVing pilgrim's home ;
Haven to take the shipwreck'd in.
My everlasting rest from sin I

^ Come, O my comfort and delight !

My strength, and health, and shield, and sun }
JMy boast, my confidence, and might.

My joy, my glory, and ray crown ;
My gospel-hope, my calling's prize,
My tree of life, my paradise.

HYMN 431. C. M.

Christ's Invitation.

THE Saviour calls ! let ev'ry ear
Attend the heavenly sound I
Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fears !
Hope smiles reviving round.

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2 For eT*ry tbirsty, loogiog b#art.

Here streams of bounty flo^ ;
Aod life, and bealth, and bliss impart
To baoisb mortal woe.

3 Tbere springs of sacred pleasure rise

To ease your evVy pain ;
Immortal fountain ! fuli supplies !
Nor sbali you thirst in vain.

4 Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy's voice,

Tbe gracious call obey ;
Mercy invites to heavenly joys,
And can you yet delay ?

5 Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hearts ;

To thee let sinners fly,
And take the bliss thy love imparts,
And drink, and never die.

HYMN 432. L. M.

The Gbspel Feast. Luke xiv. 17, 18, 21, 2a

COME^ sinners, to the gospel feast,
Let ev'ry soul be Jesus' guest ;
Ye need not one be left behind.
For God hath bidden all mankind.

H " Have me excus'd !" why will you say ?
From health, and life, and liberty ;
From all that is in Jesus giv'n.
From pardon, holiness, and heaven.

3 Come then, ye souls, by sin oppressed,
Ye weary wand Vers after rest.

Ye poor and maimed, halt and blind,
Tn Christ a hearty welcome find.

4 See him set forth before your eyes I
Bf hold the bleeding sacrifice 1

His boundless love doth all embrace.
We freely now are sav'd by grace.

5 Ye, who believe his record true.
Shall sup with him, and he with you ;
Come to the feast, you're sav'd from sia.
And Jesus wails to take ^ou\a.

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HYMN 433. Elevens and Nine Metre,

An Heir of Salvation bom.

AWAY with our fears ! the glad morning appears
When an hsir of salvation was born ;
From Jehovah I came, his glory I am,
And to him I with singing return.

2 Thou, Jesus, alone, art the Fountain I own

Of my life and felicity here,
I cheerfully sing my Redeemer and Ring
' Till his sign in the heavens appear.

3 O, the infinite cares, and temptations and snares

That thy hand bath conducted me through ! .
O, the blessings bestow'd by a bountiful God,
And the mercies eternally new !

4 What mercy is this ! what a heaven of bliss !

How unspeakably happy am I !
Brought into the fold, with thy people eoroll'd.
With thy people to live and to die.

5 O the goodness of God, employing a clod,

We his tribute of glory will raise !
His standard to bear, and his triumph declare,
His unspeakable riches of grace.

6 All honour and praise to the Fountain of grace.

To the Spirit and Son I return !
The business pursue, he hath made me to dO,
And rejoice that 1 ever was born.

7 In raptures pf joy all my life Til employ

And the God of my life will proclaim ;
Tm living for this, to administer bliss
And salvation in iesus's name,

S My remnant of days I will spend in his praise,
Who was sent the whole world to redeem ;
My days are his due, be they many or few,
And they all are devoted to him.

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HYMN 434. P M.

Christ's Nativity. Luke il. 8—20.

S shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep,
Promiscuously seated, estranged froni sleep,
An angel from heaven presented to view.
And thus be accosted the wonderiog few :
*' Dispel all your sorrows, and banish your fears,
For Jesus your Saviour, in Jewry appears.

3 Though Adam the first in rebellion was fouodj
Forbidden to tarry on hallowed ground ;
Yt t Adam the second appears to retrieve
The loss you sustained by the devil and Eve.
Then, shepherds, be tranquil, this instant arise,
Go visit your Saviour, and see where he lies.

3 A token I leave yon, whereby you may find
This heav'nly Stranger, this Friend to mankind :
A manger's bis cradle, a stall his abode.

The oxen are near him, and gaze on the Babe.
Then, shepherds, be humble, be meek, and lie low.
For Jesus your Saviour's abundantly so."

4 This wonderous story scarce cool'd on the ear
When thousands of angels ip glory appear ;
They join in loud concert, and this was the theme,
" All glory to God and good-will towards men."

Then, shepherds, strike in, join your voice to the cboir.
And catch a few sparks of celestial fire.

5 '* Hosanna !" the angels in ecstacy cry ;

** Hosanna !" the wondering shepherds reply;

" Salvation, redemption, are centered in one !

All glory tQ God for the birth of his Son ;
Then, shepherds, adieu, we commend you to God^
Go visit the Son in his humble abode."

6 To Bethlehem city the shepherds repaired.
For full confirmation of what they bad heard ;
They enter'd the stable with aspect so mild.
And there they beheld the mother and child. ^

Then make proclamation, divulge it abroad,
That gentle and simple may hear of the Lord.

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HYMN 435. L.

The Bounties of Ftovidence.

FATHER of all 1 whose powerful ?oica
CaU'd forth this universal frame ;
Whose mercies over atl rejoice ;
Through endless ages still the same.

2 Thou, by thy word, apholdest all ;
Thy bounteous lore to all is abow'd ;
Thou hear'st thiue ev'ry creature's oall^
And fillest every mouth with good.

3 In heaven thou reign'st enthronM in light,
Nature's expanse beneath thee spread ;
Earth, air, and sea before thy sight.
And hell's dee{3 gloom,, are open laid.

4 Wisdom, and might, and love are thine ;
Prostrate before thy face we fall.
Confess thine attributes divine.

And hail thee sovereign Lord of all.

5 Thee, sovereign Lord, let all confess.
That move on earth, or sea, or sky ;
Revere thy power, thy goodness bless,
And bow before thy piercing eye.

6 All ye who owe to him your breath.
In praise your every hour employ ;
Jehovah reigns, be glad, O earth !
And shout, ye morning stars, for joy !

HYMN 436. L. P. M.

The Opening of the Seven Seals. Rev. v. 6, 6, 7.

CHRIST'S birth and circumcision too,
His fasting and temptation shew.
His agony and bloody sweat,
His. wounded heart and torments great.
His olood, his death, and all shall prove
The fulness of the Godhead -love.

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3 'Tis he who groans, and cries aloud,
And weeps and sighs, and bangs in blood j
'Tis as his bouI was put to pain,
And as he was most sharply slain,
That he is worthy to unseal
The book of God, and all reveal.

3 Under this form we hear him preach,
And, by his wounds, his brethren teach,
That God is Love, to favour'd man.
And was, ere worlds or time began ;
His being, name, and nature. Love :
This calls us up to worlds above.

4 Our nature's curse, our sin and prid^,
Are all destroy'd, and all beside
ThaJ Tbnders it unmeet for God ;

Ti# Lamb hath purg'd us by his blood :

0\rf happiness he always wills,

And in us all his joy fulfils. Jambs Rellt.

HYMN 473. Eight, Eight and Six Metre.

After Preaching.

nrUD Jesus, lifted up on high,
-* As doves unto their windows fly,

We speed for life and peace.
His blood, how powVfully it draws !
Now hath it quite removM the cause

Of sorrow and distress.

2 As members to their head must join.
And branches grow in iheir own vine,

So are we in the Lamb :
Our's all his beauty, lite and fruit.
On him we grow, our Hoad and Root,

And hail the sacred name. James ReUT<

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HYMN 438. Tens Metre.

Praise.

HARK ! what distant music melts upon the ear !
So sweet the tones, the symphonies so clear I
Some seraph sore has touchM his golden lyre,
And praise resounds through all the heayenly choir.
Ye mortals, catch the soul-commanding sound :
Learn the bless'd theme, and chant the chorus round.

2 O could our strains the raptVous notes combine.

Then should our grateful anthems pour along
The smoothing, swelling harmonies of song ;
And every breast would glow with Love Divine I

3 Most gracious God, thy humble suppliants hear !

Accept the tributary lays we bring :
Thy power we own : thy majesty revere ;

Thy goodness celebrate ; thy glories sing. ^
And oh I may all in one grand concert raise
To Thee, hosannas of unceasing praise.

HYMN 439. p. M.

The Messiah.

YE nymphs of Solyma ! begin the song :
To heavenly themes sublimer strains belong.
The mossy fountains and the sylvan shades.
The dreams of Pindus and th' Aonian maids
Delight no more. O Thou, my voice inspire.
Who touchM Isaiah's hallowed lips with fire !
Rapt into future times the bard begun :
A Virgin shall conceive, a Virgin bear a Son !
From Jesse's root behold a Branch arise,
Whose sacred flower with fragrance fills the skies :
Th* ethereal Spirit o'er its leaves shall move,
And on its top descend the mystic Dove.
Ye heavens, from high the dewy nectar pour.
And in soft silence shed the kindly shower.
The sick and weak the healing plant shall aid,
From storms a shelter, and from heat a shade :
AH crimes shall cease, and ancient fraud shall fail,
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Returning justice Uft aloft ber scale :

Peace o*er the world ber olive wand extend,

And white-rob'd innocence from heaven descend.

Swift fly the years, and rise the expected mom !

Oh spring to light, auspicious Babe, be born !

See nature hastes her earliest wreaths to bring,

With all the incense o\ the breathing spring ;

See lofty Lebanon his head advance,

See nodding forests on the mountains dance.

See spicy clouds from lowly Sharon rise.

And Carmefs flow'ry top perfume the skies !

Hark I a glad voice the lonely desert cheers;

Prepare the way ! a God, a God appears I

A God, a God ! the vocal hills reply.

The rocks proclaim th* approaching Deity.

Lo, earth receives him from the bending skies ;

Sink down, ye mountains, and, ye vallies, rise !

Be tfmootb, ye rocks ; ye rapid floods, give way !

The Saviour comes ! by ancient bards foretold :

H(*ar him, ye deaf ! and all ye blind, behold ! '

No sigh, no murmur, the wide world shall hear !

From ev'ry face he wipes off evVy tear.

In adamantine chains shall death be bound.

And helfs grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound.

No more shall nation against nation rise,

Nor ardent warriors meet with hateful eyes.

Rise, crownM with light, imperial Salem, rise !

Exalt thy towery head, and lift thine eyes !

Sea heaven its sparkling portals wide display,

And break upon thee in a flood of day*

No more the rising sun shall gild the morn,

Nor ev'ning Cynthia fill her silver horn ;

But lost, dissolvM in thy superior rays.

One tide of glory, one unclouded blaze

O erflow thy courts : the light himself shall shine

ReveaI'd, and God's eternal day be thine !

The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay,

Rorks fall to dnst, and mountains melt away ;

But flx*d his word, bis saving power remains:

Thy realm forever lasts, thine own Messiah reigns ! Po?i»

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HTMN 440. P. M.

The Dyings Christian.

ITAL spark of beaveuly flame,
Quit, O quit, this mDrtal frame !
Trembliog, hoping, liogVing, fly log,
O the pain, the bliss of dying !
Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife,
And let me laaguisb into life !

3 Hark ! they whisper ! Aogels say,
Sister spirit, come away.
What is this absorbs me quite.
Steals my senses, shuts my sight.

Drowns my spirits, draws my breath ?

Tell me, my soul, can thiB be death t

S The world recedes — it disappears ! —
Heaven opens to mine eyes ! mine ears
With sounds seraphic ring ;
Lend, lend your wings ! I mount ! I fly !
O grave ! where is thy victory ?
O death ! where is thy sting ?

HTMN 441. Eigbt, Eight and Six Metre.

A Marriag^e Hymn.

CELESTIAL Father ! Sire of man.
From whom our 'circling race began,
Form'd by thy plastic hand :
Low at thy feet we prostrate bow,
Receive and bless the ardent vow.
Made by thy high command. *

3 Give each soft spirit, friend to lore,
In walks of paradise who rove.

To bless the happy pair.
Propitious let them hither fly.
From bowers of bliss in yonder sky,

And banish pale-ey'd care«

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3 Be witness, beav'n, and erery power,
Who deign to noark tba hallow d hour.

Record the plighted faith ;
Soft Tigils keep, auspicious bend,
On every devious walk attend,

And strew with flowVu their palb.

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4 May 8inilin^ pleasures, bloomingjoys,
Fair hope suhlim'd, which never cloys,.'

Gild every added day ;
No dark suspicion rise between,
With blighting influence cloud the scene,

Chasing sweet peace away.

5 May mellowing love with friendship blend,
Estfem with lighted torch ascend,

And fan the sacred fire ;
May young complacency improve,
Graft rf asoo on the stock of love,

And joy serene inspire.

6 May chastity, witb garland crown'd.
And honour's sacred charms, be found.

To guard the gentle pair.
May love unfeign'd their bosoms shield,
And conscious duty, pleasure yield,

Truth, spotless and sincere.

7 May sense and terhper still preside.
Discretion all their actions guide,

Bright virtue still the base ;
Fair candour spread a mutual veil,
As human errors shall assail,

With silent tears erase.

8 May each domestic joy arise.

And home-felt blessings may they prize.

Budding on peace serene.
May she each matron grace assume,
["'■: Around connubial life which bloom.
To gild the opening scene.

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9 Maj he the lover still coofefiy
Still live to honour, ghield and bless

The fair whom he receives ;
For, when the ills of life surround.
In the torn breast inflict the wound, ""

Sweet amity relieves.

10 ^When gloomy pangs assault the soul,
When evil fills her poison'd bowl.

And passion swells the breast.
Then may soft reason brighter glow,
The balm of sapient pity flow.

And smile the storm to rest.

11 As they the path of life shall tread,
May confidence her banner spread,

And well taught judgment sway.
May friendship's sweetest joys abound,
And fair religion still be found,

To point the better way. Mrs. Mvbray,

HYMN 442. L. M.

Patience.

PATIENCE, O what a grace divine,
Sent from the God of peace and love !
That leans upon its Father's hand.
As through the wilds of life we rove.

2 By patience we serenely bear
The troubles of our mortal state ;
And wait contented our discharge.
Nor think our glory comes too late.

3 Though we in full sensation feel

The weight, the wounds our God ordaini,
l/Ve smile amidst our heaviest woes.
And triumph in our sharpest pains.

4 O for this grace to aid us on,

And arm with fortitude the breast, j

Till life's tumultuous voyage is o'er,
We reach the port of endless rest !

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S Faith loto visioD shall be brought,
Hope shall in full enjoyment die ;
And patience in possession end
In the bright world of bliss on high. Rippon's CoW.

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HYMN 443. Sevens Metre.

Praise in Prosperity and Adversity.
RAISE to God, immortal praise.

For the love that crowns our days ;
Bounteous Source of ev'ry joy,
Let thy praise our songs employ.

2 For the blessings of the field.
For the stores the gardens yield.
For the vine*s exalted juice.
For the gen'rous olivets use ;

3 Flocks that whiten all the plain,
Yellow sheaves of ripen'd grain.
Clouds that drop their fattening dews.
Suns that template warmth diffuse ;

4 AH that spring with bounteous hand
Scatters o'er the smiling land :
All that libVal autumn pours
From her rich o'erflowing stores ;

5 These to thee, our God, we owe,
Source, whence all our blessings flow ;
And for these our souls shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise.

$ Yet should rising whirlwinds tear
From its stem, the opening ear ;
Should the 6g-tree*s blasted shoot
Drop its green untimely fruit ;

^ 7 Should the vine put forth no more,
r Nor the olive yield her store ;

Though thesick'ning flocks should fatl.
And ue herds desert the still ;

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8 Yet to thee our souls shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise i
And, when ev'ry blessing's fiown,
Lo?e thee for thys()lf alone. Mrs. BARBAULBk

HYMN 444. L. M.

Faith in God in a Time of Distress. Habakkuk iii. 17) 18.

SHOULD famine oW the moK.ning field
Extend her desolating reign ;
Nor spring her blooming beaiuies yield,
Nor autumn swell the hp'ning grain :

S Should lowing herds and bleating sheep
Around their famishM master die ;
And hope itself expiring weep,
Whilst life deplores its last supply ;

3 Amidst the dark, the deathful scene,
If I can say. The Lord is minsj
The joy shall triumph oVrthe pain,
And glory dawn, though life decline..

4 The God of my salvation li?es,
My nobler life he will sustain ;
His word immortal vigour gives,
Nor shall my hope or trust be vain.

5 Thy presence, Lord, can cheer my heart,
Though ev'ry earthly comfort die ;
Thy love can bid my pain depart.

And raise ray sacred pleasures high.

6 O let me hear thy blissful voice,
Inspiring life and joys divine !

^ The barren desert shall rejoice ;
'Tis paradise if thou be mine. Mrs. Steels.

HYMN 445. L. M.

Faith in God's Names.

SING to the Lord, who loud proclaims^
His various and his saving names ;
O may they not be heard alone,
Put by our sure experience known»

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3 The great Jehovah be ador'd,
Th' eteroal, all-sufficient Lord ;
He through the world most hi{^ confefla'd,
By whom 'twas form'dy and is posaeasM.

3 Awake, our noblest pow'rs, to bless
The Qod of Abrab'm, God of peace ;
Now by a dearer title known,
Father and God of Christ his Son,

4 Through ev'ry age, his gracious ear
Is open to his servants' pray'r ;
Nor can one humble soul complain
That he hath sought his God in vain.

5 What unbelieving heart shall dare.
In whispers to suggest a fear ?
While still he owns his ancient name,
Tbe same his powV, his love the same.

6 To thee our souls in faith arise,
To thee we lift expecting eyes ;
And boldly through the desert tread.

For God will guard where God shall lead. Dodbbim

HYMN 446. C. M,

The Brazen Serpent.

SO did the Hebrew prophet raise
The brazen serpent high ;
The wounded felt immediate ease.
The sick forebore to die.

3 ** Look upward in th* expiring hour,

And live,** the prophet cries i

But Christ performs a nobler cure.

When faith lifts up her eyes.

3 High on the cross the Saviour hung ;
High in the heaT^ns he reigns ;
Here sinners, by the serpent stung,
Look, and forget their pains.

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A dying world revives ;
The Jew bebolds the blessed hope,

Th' expiring Gentile lives. WxTts.

HYMN 447. L. M^

Holiness.

SO let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess ;
So let oar works and virtues shine>
To prove the doctrine all divine.

2 Tims shall we best proclaim abroad
The honours of our Saviour God ;
When the salvation reigns within.
And grace subdues the pow'r of sin.

3 Our flesh and sense must be deny'd.
Passion and envy, lust and pride ;
Whilst justice, tempVance, truth and love.
Our inward piety approve.

4 Religion bears our spirits up,:
Whilst we expect that blessed hope.
The bright appearance of the Lord,

And faith stands leaning on his word. Watts.

HYMN 448. L. M.

The Reward of faithful Servants. Dan^ xli. 13.

THERE is a glorious world oo high,.
Resplendent with eternal day ;
Faith views the blissful prospect nigh.
And God's own word reveals the way.

2 There shall the servants of the Lord
With never-fading lustre shine ;
Surprising honour ! large reward.
Conferred on man by love divine !

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How happy they whom Heaten employs,
To turn rebellious men to God—

4 To win them from the fatal way,
Where erring folly thoughtless roves ;
And that hlest righteousness display,
Which Jesus wrought, and God approves !

5 The shining firmament shall fade,
And sparkling stars resign their light ;
But these shall know no change nor thadOy
For ever fair, for ever bright.

6 No fancied joy beyond the sky,
No fair delusion is reveal'd ;

'Tis God that speaks, who cannot lie,
And and all his word must be folfill'd.

7 And shall not these cold hearts of ours
Be kindled at the glorious view ?
Come, Lord, awake our active pow'rs,
Our feeble dying strength renew.

8 On wings of faith and strong desire
O may our spirits daily rise ;

And reach at last the shining choir.

In the bright mansions of the skies ! Mrs. Stbem

HYMN 449. CM.

Death and Heaven.

^ INHERE is a house not made by hand^
-^ Eternal and on high ;
And here my spirit waiting stands.
Till God shall bid it fly.

9 Shortly this prison of my clay

Must be dissolv'd and fall ;
Then, oh, my soul, with joy obey

Thy heavenly Father's call.
3 ^Tis be, by his almighty grace.

That forms thee fit for heav'a ;
And, as an earnest of the places

Has his own Spirit gir^a.

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4 We walk by faith of joys to come ;

Faith lives upon bis word ;
But whilst the body is our home»
We're absent from the Lord.

5 'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace.

But we had rather see ;
We would be absent from the flesh.
And present. Lord, with thee. Watts.

HYMN 450. L. M.

Remembrance of Christ.

** f I ^HIS do in memVy of your Friend."

-■- Such was the Saviour's last request, '
Who all the pan^ of death endur'd.
That we might live forever blest

2 Yes, we'll record thy matchless love.
Thou dearest, tend'rest, best of friends !
Thy dying love the nobleat praise
Of long eternity transcends.

3 'Tis pleasure more than earth can give.
Thy goodness through these veils to see ;
Thy table food celestial yields,
And happy they who sit with thee.

4 But oh ! what vast transporting joys
Shall fill our breast, our tongues inspire,
When, join'd with the celestial train,
Our grateful souls thy love admire !

5 When these vile bodies, all refioM,
Perfect and glorious as thy own,
Unwearied shall our minds obey,
And join in worship near thy throne.

HYMN 451. L. M.

The Vanity of Forms without Virtue,
f I^H' uplifted eye and bended knee

^ Are but vain homage. Lord, to thee ;
In vain our lips thy praise prolong,
The heart a stranger to the song.

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2 Can rites, and forms, and flaming zeal.
The breaches of thy precepts heal ?
Can fasts and penance reconcile

Thy justice, and obtain tby smile ?

3 The pure, the humble, contrite mind^
Thankful, and to (by will resign'd^
To thee a nobler ofiTrlng yields.

Than Sheba's groves, or Sharon's fields :

4 Than floods of oil, or costly wine,
Rolling by thousands to thy shrine ;
Or than, if to thine altar led,

A first-bom son the victim bled.

5 <* Be just and kind and humble too,
In all you say, in all you do ;

To men, your charity impart.

And love your God with all your heart."

6 This truth, by ancient prophets giv'n,
Was by thy Son confirmed from heav*n :
And, deep engravM, this great command

Doth on eternal pillars stand. Reformed lAturgf

HYMN 452. L. M.

Love to God and Man.

THUS saith the first, the great command,
" Let all thy inward powVd unite
To love thy Maker and thy God,
With sacred fervour and delight.

2 Then shall thy neighbour, next in place,
Share thine affections and esteem ;
And Ipt thy kindness to thy sol f
Measure and rule thy love to bim."

3 Thin is the sense that Moses spoke,
This did the prophets preach and prove :
For want of this the law is iiroke,
Aod the ^hoVe Vslvi'a Cviltill'd by love.

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4 Bui ohy bow base our passions are I
How cold our charity and zeal !
Lord, fill our souls with heavenly fire.
Or we shall ne^er perforin thy will. Watts.

HYMN 453. L. M.

God dwelling with the Humble.

THUS saith the high and lofty One,
^* I sit upon my holy throne ;
My name is God, I dwell on high.
Dwell in my own eternity.

9 Bat I descend to worlds below.
On earth I have a mansion too ;
The humble spirit and contrite
Is an abode of my delight.

3 The humble soul my words revive,
I bid the mourning sinner live ;
Heal all the broken hearts T find,
And ease the sorrows of the mind.

4 When I contend against their sin,

I make them know how vile they've been ;
But should my wrath for ever smoke.
Their souls would sink beneath the stroke."

5 O may thy pard'ning grace be nigh.
Lest we should faint, despair and die !
Thus shall our better thoughts approve

The methods of thy chast'ning love. Watts.

HYMN 454. L. M.

Christ^s Commission to preach the Gospel.

THUS spake the Saviour, when he sent
His ministers to preach his word ;
They throutih the world obedient went,
And spread the gospel of their Lord.

i " Go forth, ye heralds, in my name,
Bid the whole earth my grace receive ;
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The gospel jubilee proclaim,
And call them to repeat and liYe.

3 The joyful news to all impart.

And teach them where salvation lies ;
Bind up the broken, bleeding heart.
And wipe the tear from weeping eyes.

4 Be wise as serpents where you go,
But harmless as the peaceful dove ;

And let your heaven-taught conduct show
That you're commission^ from above.

5 Freely from me ye have received,
Freely in love to others give ;

Thus shall your doctrines be believ'd.
And, by your labours, sinners live.

6 All power is trusted in my hands,
I will protect you and defend ;
Whilst thus you follow my commands,
I'm with you till the world shall end."

7 Happy those servants of the Lord,
Who thus their Master's will obey !
How rich, bow full is their reward,
Reserved uutil the final day !

HYMN 455. S. M.

The Lord's Day.

WELCOME, thou day of rest,
That saw the Lord arise ;
Welcome to this reviving breast,
And these rejoicing eyes.

2 The King himself comes near
To feast his saints to day ;

Here we may sit, and see him here,
And love, and praise, and pray.

3 One day amidst the place.
Where Jesus is within,

Is better than ten thousand days
Of pleasure and oi a\n.

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4 My willrog soul would stay

In such a frame ^s ibis.

Till it is caird to soar away

To everlasting bliss. Watts altered.

HYMN 496. G. M.

Repentance and Pardon. It. It.

WHEN sinners quit their wicked ways^
Their evil thoughts forego.
The God to whom their steps return,
Returning grace will show.

2 He pardons with overflowing love ;

For, hear the voice divine ;
'' My nature is not like to yours.
Nor like your ways are mine.

3 But, far as heaven's resplendent orbs

Beyond this earth extend,
So far my thoughts, so far my ways.
Your thoughts and ways transcend.

4 Like as the show'rs from heaven distil,

Nor thither rise again.
But swell the earth with fruitful juice,
And all its tribes sustain ;

5 So not a word that flows from me

Shall inefifectual fall ;

But universal nature prove

Obedient to my call.

6 Where briers grew in barren wilds,

Shall flrs and myrtles spring ;
And nature through her utmost bounds

Eternal praises sing." Scotch Paraphrases .

HYMN 457. L. M.

The Influence of the Divine Spirit.

WHEN the blest Comforter is nigh,
'Tis he sustains my sinking heart ;
Else would my hopes for ever die.
And es^ry cheering ray depart.

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3 When some kind promise glads mj soul.
Does not his kiad and wekome voice
The tempest of my fears control,
A:id bid my drooping heart rejoice ?

3 W^iene'er to call the Saviour mine,
Wnh ardent v^ish my heart aspires,
Ca:i it l)e less than powV divine
WhH'h animates these strong desires ?

4 What les<4 than thy almighty word
Can rairte my heart from earth and dust,
Aiiti bid me welcome to my Lord,
My life, my treabure, and my trust I

5 And when my lively hope can say
1 iove my Qod and taste his grace.
Lord, is it not thy blissful ray

W hich gives the vision of thy face ?

6 Let thy good Spirit in my heart
For ever dwell, O God of love ;
And light and heavenly peace impart ;

Blest earnest of the joys above. Mas. Steele.

HYMN 458. L. M.

** Blessed are the Poor in Spirit."

YE humble souls, complain no more ;
Let faith survey your future store ;
How happy, how divinely blest.
The sacred words of truth attest !

2 When conscious grief laments sincere.
And pours the penitential tear,
Hope points to your dejected eyes

A bright reversion in the skies.

3 In vain the sons of wealth and pride
Despise your lot, your hopes deride ;
In vain they boast their little stores ;
Trifles are theirs, a kingdom yours.

4 A kingdom of immense delight,
Where health and peace and joy unite ;

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A kingdom which shall ne^er decay,
Though sarthly kingdoms fade away.

5 There shall your eyes with rapture view
The glorious Friend who died for you ;
Who died to ransom, died to raise

To crowns of joy and songs of praise^

6 J^us, to thee I breathe my prayer y
Confirm to me my int'rest there ;
Whatever be my lot below,

This, this, my soul desires to know.

7 O let me hear thy voice divine
Pronounce the glorious blessing mine I
£nroll'd among thy happy poor.

My largest wishes ask no more. Mri. SrEBtB,

HYMN 459. C M.

The Invitation. Is. It.

^' ^^CT^E thirsty souls, approach the spFiog^

-^ Where living waters flow ;
Free to that sacred fountain, all

Without a price may go.

2 '^ How long to streams of false delight

Will ye in crowds repair ?
How long your strength and substance waste
On trifles light as air ?

3 ** My stores aflbrd those rich supplier

That health and pleasure give y
Incline your ear, and come to me ;
The soul that hears shall live.

4 '^ With you a cov'nant I will make,

That ever shall endure ;
The hope which gladden 'd David's hearif
My mercy hath made sure.

5 '^ Behold he comes, your Leader comes^

With might and honour crown'd ;
A witness who shall spread my name
To earth's remotest bound.
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From ever J distant shore ;
Islands unknown shall bow to him,
And Israers God adore/' Scotch Paraphratte.

HYMN 460. C. AL

The Gospel Feast.

YE wretched, hungry, starring poor,
Behold a royal feast !
Where mercy spreads her bounteous store
For evVy humble guest.

2 Bee Jesus stands with open arms.

He calls, he bids you come :
Quilt holds you back, and fear alarms,.
But see, there yet is room I

3 In Jesus' condescending heart

Both love and pity meet ;
Nor will he bid the soul depart.
That trembles at his feet.

4 Come then, and with his people taste

The blessings of his love ;
While hope attends the sweet repast
Of nobler joys above.

5 There, with united heart and voice,

Before th' eternal throne,
Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice.
In ecstasies unknown.

• And yet ten thousand thousand more
Are welcome still to come ;
Ye longing soub, the grace adore ;

Approach, there yet is room. Mrs. StebU.

HYMN 461. C. M.

True and False Zeal.

ZEAL is that pure and heavenly flame
The fire of love supplies ;
Whilst that which often bears the name,
Is self bat in disguise.

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2 Trae zeal is mercifal and mildy

Cao pity and forbear ;
The falso is headstrong, fierce and wild,
And breathes revenge and war.

3 While zeal for truth the Cbristiao warms,

He knows the worth of peace ;
But self contends for names and fprms,
Its party to increase.

4 Zeal has attain'd its highest aim,

Its end is satisfyM,
If sinners love the Saviour's name,^
Nor seeks it aught beside.

5 Buti»elf, however well employed.

Has its own ends in view ;
And says, as boasting Jehu cried,
" Come, see what I can do."

6 Self may its own reward obtain.

And be applauded here ;.
But zeal the be^t applause will gain
When Jesus shall appear.

7 This idol self, O Lord, dethrone.

And from our hearts remove ;
And let no zeal by us be shown

But that which springs from love. Nbwton.

HYMN 462. Sevena Metre.

Christ's Invitadoiis. Math. si. 28.

COME ! said Jesus' sacred voice,
Come, and make my paths your choice ;
I will guide you to your home ;
Weary pilgrim, hither come !

2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn.
Long hast borne the proud world's scorn ;
Long hast roam'd the barren waste^
Weary pilgrim, hither haste.

3 Ye who, tost on beds of pain.
Seek for ease, but seek in vain ;

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Ye, whose swoln and sleepless eyei
Watch to see the morning rise :

4 Ye, by fiercer anguish torn,

Ib remorse for guilt who mourn,
Here repose your heavy care :
A wounded spirit who can bear ?

5 Sinner, come ! for here is found
Balm that flows for evVy wound ;
Peace that ever shall endure.

Rest eternal, sacred, sure. Bakbauli.

HYMN 463. L. M.

Meeknesi.

HAPPY the meek, whose gentle breast,
Clear as the summer's ev'niog ray.
Calm as the regions of the blest,
Enjoys on earth celestial day.

2 His heart no broken friendships sting.
No storms his peaceful tent invade ;
He rests beneath th' almighty wing,
Hostile to none, of none afraid.

3 Spirit of grace ! all meek and mild,
Inspire our breasts, our souls possess.
Repel each passion rude and wild.

And bless us as we aim to bless. ScoTT.

HYMN 464. L. M.

Christian Friendship.

HOW blest the sacred tie that binds
In union sweet according minds !
How swift the heavenly course they run,
Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes artt one !

2 To each the soul of each how dear !
What jealous love, what holy fear;
How doth the genVous flame within
Refine from earth and cleanse firom sin !

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3 Their streamiag eyes together flow
For human guilt and mortal wo ;
Their ardent prayVs together rise
Like mingling flame in sacrifice.

4 Together both they seek the place
Where God reveals his awful face ;

How high, how strong their raptures swell,
There's none but kindred souls can tell.

5 Nor shall the glowing flame expire
When nature droops her sick'ning fire ;
Then shall they meet in realms above,

A heaven of joy — because of love. Barbauli>.

HYMN 465. L. M.

The House of God.

LO, God is here ! let us adore.
And humbly bow before his face :
Let all within us feel his power.
Let all within us seek his grace.

2 Lo, God is here I him day and night
Th' united choirs of angels sing :
To him, enthroned above all height.
Heaven's host their noblest praises bring.

3 Being of beings ! may our praise
Thy courts with grateful fragrance fill :
Still may we stand before thy face,

Stil hear and do thy sov'reign will. Salisbury Coll*

HYMN 466. C. M.

Veni Creator Spiritus.

^^H I Source of uncreated light !

^^ By whom the worlds were rais'd from night ;

Come, visit ev'ry pious mind ;

Come, pour thy joys on human kind.

2 Plenteous in grace, descend from high,
Rich in thy matchless energy :
From sin and sorrow set us free,
And make us temples worthy thee*

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3 Cleanse and refine our earthly parts
IiiflHiTie and sanctity our litarts.
Our frailties help, our vice control,
Submit the senses to the soul.

4 Thrice holy fount ! thrice holy fire I
Our hearts with heavenly love iuspire ;
Make us eternal truths receive.

Aid us to live as we believe.

5 Chase from our path each noxious foe.
And peace, the fruit of love, bestow ;
And, lest our feet should step astray,

Protect and guide us in our way. Drtdin.

HYMN 467. C. M.

Brotherly Kindness from the Precept and Example of Cbriit.

YE followers of the Prince of Peace,
Who round his table draw I
Rememl)er what his spirit was.
What his peculiar law.

2 The love, which all his bosocD fiU'd,

Did all his actions guide ;
Inspired by love, he livM and taught ;
lospir'd by love, he died.

3 And do you love him ? do you feel

Your warm affection move 1
This is the proof which he demands.

That you each other love. Birmingham CcB'

HYMN 468. P. M.

Before or after Sermon.

LORD of nature ! Source of light !
In pity view thy world below :
Guide our erring footsteps right.

Through these scenes of guilt and wo.

It Grant thy Spirit ! — By thy kindness

Let our errors be forgiven : j

Heal our sins, dispel our blindness ;

Then-— conduct us safe to beavea ! CaUW' i

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HYMN 469. Sevens Metre.

After Sennon.

THANKS for mercies past, receive :
PardoD of our sins reoew ;
Teach us, henceforth, how to live^
With eternity in view.

t Bless thy word to old and young ;
Qrant us. Lord, thy peace and love ;
And, when life's short race is run,
Take us to thy house above.

HYMN 470. Eights and Sevens Metre.

For the Close of Public Worship.

LORD ! dismiss us with thy blesssiog,
Hope and comfort from above ;
Let us each thy peace possessing^
Triumph in redeeming love.

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For thy gospel's joyful sound :
May the fruits of thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound !

HYMN 471. Eight, Eight and Six Metre.

Unfading Beauty.

ALL earthly charms, however dear,
Howe'er they please the eye or ear.
Will quickly fade and fly ;
Of earthly glory faint the blaze,
And 80on the transitory rays
In endless darkness die.

2 The nobler beauties of the just
Shall never moulder in the dust,

Or know a sad decay ;
Their honours time and death defy.
And round the throne of heaven on high

Beam everJasting day.

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HYMN 472. C. M.

Voluntary Obedience.

NOT by the terrors of a slate
Do saints perform thj will ;
But with the noblest powers they hare
Thy blest commands fulfil.

3 They find access at ev'ry hour
To God within the reil ;
Hence they derive a quick'ning powV,
And joys that nevei fail.

3 O happy men ! O glorious state
Of thy abounding grace ;
To dwell so near their Fatber*s feat.
And see his blissful face ! Witts.

HYMN 478. C. M.

Progressive Virtue.

MERE human pow'rs shall fast decay,
And youthful vigour cease ;
But those who wait upon the Lord
In strength shall still increase.

3 They, with unweary'd feet, shall tread
The path of life divine ;
With growing ardour onward move.
With growing brightness shine*

3 Ob eagles' wings they mount, they soar ;
The wings of faith and love ;
Till, past the cloudy regions here^
. They rise to heaven above* WiTls*

HYMN 474. CM.

Virtue the Source of Peace.

Xj^RSAKE, my soul, the tents of sin ;
•■- How false h«»r joys appear !
Noise and confunion dwell within ;
Peace is a stranger there.

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3 The men who keep the laws of God,

His choicest bleeuogs share ;
Or if he lifts his chaat'aiog rod,
Tis with a Father's care.

S His mighty powV shall guard the just,
His wisdom point their way ;
His eye shall watch their sleeping dust,
His haud revive their clay.

4 Begin, ye saints, the joyful task,

His praise employ your tongue ;
And soon eternity will ask

A more exalted song. Heginbotham.

HYMN 475. L, M.

Difference between the Righteous and the Wicked.

HOW blest the man, how more than blest.
Whose heart no guilty thoughts employ j
God's endless sunshine fills bis breat^t,
And conscience whispers peace and joy.

2 Pure recti tude^s unerring way

His heaven-conducted st^ps pursue ;
While crowds in guilt and error stray.
Unstained his soul, and bright his view.

3 By God's almighty arm sustained.
True virtue soon or late shall rise ;
£iijoy her conquest, nobly gainM,
And share the triumph of the skies.

4 But fools, to sacred wisdom blind,
Who vice's tempting call obey,
A different fate shall quickly find,

To evVy storm an easy prey. Blacklock.

HYMN 476. C. M.

Seeking first the Kingdom of God.

"I^TOW let a true ambition rise,
•^^ And ardour fire our breast.
To reign in worlds above the skies,
In heavenly glories drest.

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2 Behold Jehovah's royal hand

A radiant crown display,
Whose geras with vivid lustre shine,
While suns and stars decay.

3 No more T seek for transient good.

No longer call it mine :
I spring to seize superior joys
Immortal and divine.

4 Ye hearts, with youthful vigour warm,

The glorious prize pursue ;
Nor shall ye want the goods of earth,

While heaven is kept in view. Dopdrids^

HYMN 477. L. M.

Faith in the Invisible God.

ETERNAL and immortal King !
Thy peerless splendours none can bear
But darkness veils seraphic eyes.
When God with all his glory's there.

2 Yet faith can pierce the awful gloom ;
The great Invisible can see ;

And with its tremblings mingle joy,
In fix'd regards, great God ! to thee.

3 Then ev'ry tempting form of sin,
AwM by thy presence, disappears ;
And all the glowing rapturM soul
The likeness it contemplates^ wears.

4 O ever conscious to my heart !
Witness to Its supreme desire ;
Behold it presses on to thee.

For it hath caught the heavenly fire.

5 This one petition would it urge,
To bear thee ever in its sight ;

In life, in death, in worlds unknown,

Its only portion and delight. Doddbidge*

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HYMN 478. L. M. "**

Gratitude.

IT ORD ! when my thoughts delighted roVe
f*-' Amidst the wonders of thy love,
Sweet hope revives my drooping heart.
And bids my fears and doubts depart.

2 Be all my heart and all my ways
Devoted to thy fervent praise ;
And let my glad obedience prove

How much I owe, how much ] love. Mrs. Steele.

HYMN 479. C. M.

Charity essential to the Christian Character.

THOUGH perfect eloquence adorn'd
The sweet persuasive tongue ;
Though I could speak io higher strains
Than ever angels sung :

3 Though. prophecy my soul inspir'd.

And made all royst'ries plain ;
Yet were I void of christian love,
These gifts were all in vain.

3 Altho* with libVal hands I gave

My goods the poor to feed,

Or gave my body to the flames }

Still, fruitless were the deed.

4 Nay, tho' my faith, with boundless pow'r,

Ev'n mountains could remove;
I still am nothing, if Fm void

Of pure celestial love. Edinburgh CoU,

HYMN 480. C. M,

The Law of Love.

ALL nature feels attractive powV,
A strong embracing force ;
The drops that sparkle in the showV,.
The planets in their course.

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2 Thus, in the unitFerse of miad,

Is felt the law of k>T6 ;
Tike charity, both strong and kind,
For all that live and move.

3 In this fine sympathetic chain,

Alt creatures bear a part ;
Their ev'ry pleasure, evVy pain
Link'd to the feeling heart.

4 More perfect bond I the christian plae

Attaches soul to soul ;
Our neigiibour is the suffVing man,
Though at the fartheflt pole.

5 To earth below, from heav'n above,

The faith, in Chrid) professM,
More clear reveals that God is love,

And whom he loves is bless'd. Deenmak.

HYMN 481. C. M.

Charity.

DAUGHTERS of pity, tune the lay ;
To mourners joy belongs ;
While he that wipes all tears away
Accepts our thankful songs.

3 No altars smoke, no ofiTrings bleed,
No guiltless lives expire ;
To help a brother in his need
Is all our rites require.

3 Our oflTring is a willing mind

To comfort the distrest ;
In others* good our own to findi
Tn others' blessings blest.

4 Go to the pillow of disease.

Where night gives no repose.
And on the cheek where sickness pi^ys.
Bid health to plant a rose.

5 Go where the friendless stranger lies,

To perish in his doom :

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Snatch from the grav^ his closing eye^.
And bring his blessing home.

6 Thus, what our heavenly Father gave^
Shall we as freely give ;
Thus copy him who liv'd to save^
And died that we might live. Ham psov^

HYMN 482. L. M.

Christian Zeal tempered by Charity,

GREAT God ! whose all-pervading eye,^
Sees ev'ry passion in my soul !
When sunk too low, or rais'd too high,^
Teach me those passions to control.

3 Temper the fervours of my frame *^
Be charity their constant spring ;
And O ! let no unhallowM flame
Pollute the offerings I bring.

3 Let peace with piety unite
To mend the bias of my will ;

While hope and heaven-ey'd faith excite^
And wisdom regulates, my zeal : —

4 That wisdom which to meekness turns^
Wisdom descending from above ;
And let my zeal, whene'er it burns,.

But kindled by the fire of love. Watd^

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HYMN 483. Sevens Metre.

Praise for Redemption. Ps. cxxx. 7. Luke i. 68, 1 Pfi. i. 18^ Wi

NOW begin the heavenly theme,
Sing aloud in Jesus' name :.
Ye, who his salvation prove,
Triumph in redeeming love. -

2 Ye, who see the Fa therms grace,^
Beaming in the Saviour's face^
As to Canaan on ye move.
Praise and bless redeeming lovfiu
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' 3 Moarniog souls, dry tip your tears,
Banish all your guilty fears ;
See your guilt aod curae. renierve^
By the power of heavenly love.

4 Ye, alas ! who long have been
Willing slaves of death and sin.
Now from bliss no longer rove,
Stop and taste rddeeming love.

5 Welcome all, by sin oppressed.
Welcome to his sacred rest :
Nothing brought him from above,
Nothing but redeeming love.

6 When his spirit leads us home.
When we to his glory come.
We shall all the fulness prove
Of our Lord's redeeming love^

T He subdu'd th* infernal pow'rs.
Those tremendous foes of ours,
From their cursed empire drove ;
Mighty in redeeming love.

8 Hither, then, your music bring,
Strike aloud each cheerful string ;
Mortals, join the host above.
Join to praise redeeming love. Ripfon's CcJJ,

HYMN 484. Hallelujah Metre.

Jubilee. Lev. xiv. 10, 39, 40, 41 . ba. lii. 3.

B'LOW ye the trum^pet, blow
The gladly solemn sound !
Let all the nations know.
To earth's remotest bound.
The year of jubilee is come ;
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

2 Exalt the Lamb of Qod,
The sin-atoiiing Lamb !
Redemption, by bis blood,

Through aU ihe \auds ^oc\a\^ \

The year of jubilee is come^.
Return, ye ransom'd dionexa^ home.

3 Ye, who have sold for nought.

The heritage above ;
Shall have it back, un bought,

The gift of Jesu&' love ;
The year of jubilee is come ;
Return, ye rausomM siuners, home;

4 Ye slaves of sin and hell.

Your liberty receive ;
And safe in Jesus dwell;

And blest in Jesus live :
The year of jubilee is come ;
Return, ye ransomed sinners^ home.

5 The gospel trumpet hear,

The news of pardoning grace :
Ye happy soub, draw near.

Behold your Saviour's face :
The year of jubilee is come ;
Return, ye ransomed sinners, home.

6 Jesus, our great High Priest,

Has full atonement made :
Ye weary spirits rest,

Ye mournful souls be glad !
The year of jubilee is come ;
Return, ye ransom!d siaoers, home. Toplady's CoU*

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HYMN 485. S. M.

Sabbatic Year. Lev, xxv. 13, 20, 21. Mai. vi.25.
iLESS'D are the eyes that see.
The ears are blessed that hear
The trumpet of the jubilee ;
The great sabbatic year.

2 We plougl|,.nor sow no more.
Nor toil for living bread ;
For we\e a never-failing' store,
, A t^l(»:pi9ateous spread.

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5 The senrant now is free ;
The hateful heavy yoke
(That all might taste true liberty)
From evVy neck is broke.

4 • Th* ioheritaoce, once sold,

Which the poor bankrupt mourns,
To the true owner, without gold
Or price, it now returns.

5 O, Jesus I ever bless'd,
Thou art our jubilee ;

Our restoration, and our res^
Is all, dear Lamb, in thee.

6 Thy name, O bleeding King,
Shall dwell on all our tongues ;

And evVy heart inspir'd shall sing
Thy praise in all their songs. James Rellt.

HYMN 486. C. M.

Praise. Ps. cvii. 8. /m.xxzv.3 — 6?

OFOR a thousand tongues to sing
My dear Redeemer's praise !
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs ot his grace !

% Jesus, the name that charms our fears.
That bids our sorrows cease ;
'Tis music in the sinner^s ears,
'Tis life, afld health, and peace^

3 He speaks, and, listening to his voice,

New life the dead receive ;
The niournful, broken hearts rejoice)
The humble poor believe.

4 Hear him, ye deaf ; his praise, ye dumby

Yoor loosened tongues employ ;
Ye blind, behold your Saviour come ;
Aod leap^ ye lame, for joy. Wssurr^f XSop-

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HYMN 487. L. M.

Increase of the Church. Isa. ii. 2. Hob* ii. 14, Jtftc. iv. 1.

SHOUT I for the blessed Jesas reigns ;
Through distant lands his triumphs spread :
And sinners, freed from guilt and pain,
Own him their Saviour and their Head.

2 His sons and daughters.frora afar.
Daily at Zion's gate arrive ;
Those who were dead in sin before,
By sovVeign grace are made alive,

3 Oppressors now beneath his feet,
0*«rediiie by his victorious pow*r :
Princes in bumble posture wait :
And proud blasphemers learn t' adore.

4 Gentiles and Jews his laws obey,
Nations remote their offerings bring.
And unconstrain'd, their homage pay
To their exalted God and King.

5 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb,
From all below and all above ;
In lofty songs exalt bis name,

Id songs as lasting as his love. Bedsomb*

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HYMN 488. Hallelujah Metre.

Kingdom of Christ. Dan, ii. 44. Psa. xxii. 27. Izvii. 8, 4.

LL hail, redeeming Lord !
The wondVous thiegs foretold
Of thee in sacred writ,

With joy our eyes behold :
Still does thy arm new trophies wear.
And monuments of glory rear.

S To thee the hoary head
Its silver honours pays ;
To thee the blooming youth
Devotes his brightest days :
And evVy age their tribute bring,
And bow to tb«%riillcon(}u'dn|^KiQ(l

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3 O haste, Tictorious Prince,

That happy, glorious day.
When souls like drops of dew

Shall own thy gentle sway I
O may it bless our longing eyes,
And bear our shouts beyond the skies !

4 All liail, triumphant Lord !

Eternal be thy reign ;
Behold the nation sue

To wear the gentle chain :
When earth and time are known no more.
Thy throne shall stand forever sure. Wesley's CoU»

HYMN 489. P. M.

SalradoD of God. Exo. xir. 13, 14. zt. 2, 21. Lam. iii. 26«

CANAAN promisM is before ;
Come let us forward go,
Not the ocean , nor its roar^

Nor the Egyptian foe»
May obstruct, when God commands ;

His pow'r on our behalf he shows t
Move we forward to the land.
Where milk with honey flows.

3 Pharaoh's ho^ts, our flesh and sense^

Press hard upon our rear ;
Vainly strive to cause offence,

Or make the spirit fear ;
God protects us in his band,

Whilst vengeance on his foes he throws i
Move we forward to the land

Where milk with honey flovrs.

3 Roaring floods clap hands aloud.
To drive us back again ;
Seas of trials vastly crowd

T' affright the sons of men :
Jesus bids us ouiet stand,

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Move we forward to the land,
Where milk with hooey flows.

4 Seas divide before our face,

And stand upon an heap ;
Mighty waters, by his grace.

Shrink from the fearful deep :
On we march at bis command.

Nor dread the power of our foes :
Move we forward to the land,

Where milk with honey flows.

^ Love, which God to us doth shew.

Strikes the Egyptians dead ;
Floods, which give us passage through,

Return upon their head :
Dead we see them on the strand.

Nor can they further us pursue ;
We are in Immanuel's land.

Where milk vi ith honey flows. James Relly.

HYMN 490. L. M-

The Healing Power of Jesus. MaiU viii, 16, 17. ix. 36. xl 4/

BEHOLD the blind their sight receive ;
Behold, the dead awake and live !
The dumb speak wonders ! and the lame
Leap like the hart, and bless his name !

2 Thus doth th' Eternal Spirit own
And seal the mission of his Son ;
The Father vindicates his cause,
While he hangs bleeding on the cross.

3 He dies ! the heavens in mourning stood ;
He rises, and ascends to God !

Behold the Lord ascending high.
No more to bleed, no more to die.

4 Hence and forever from my heart
I bid my doubts and fear^ depart ;
And to those hands my soul resign,

Which bear credentials so divine '^ i«:^«

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HYMN 401. 8. M.

Praise. P»a. Ixviii. 4. ciii. 1, 4.

AWAKE, and sing the song
Of MoseB and the Lamb
Wake ev'ry heart and evVy toogoe,
To praise the Saviour's name.

3 Slog of bis dying love ;
Sing of his rising powV ;
Sing how he intercedes above,
For those whose sins he bore.

3 Sing on your heavenly way.
Ye ransomM sinners, sing ;

Sing on, r^oicing ev'ry day.
In Christ th' eternal king.

4 Soon shall ye hear him say,

** Ye blessed children come ;"
Soon will he call you hence away,

And take the wanderers home. Weslet^s CoU.

HYMN 492. L. M.

Image of the InTisible. He6. i. 3.

NOW, in the face of Jesus, we
Gk>d*s brightest form of glory see \
Beaming with mild and heavenly.^uiySy
He all his Father's grace displays.

8 Blest image of th' eternal Ood,
Here his rich glories shine abroad \
With a resplendent lustre shine
His powV, his truth, and love divine.

3 Of all creation the first born ;

Of all that heaven's bright courts adorn^
He as H Prince and Sovereign reigns,
Almijshty pow'r his throne sustains.

4 It pleas'd th' eternal Fulness well,
In Christ the Lord alone to dwell ;
From this rich Fountain freely flows
Complete relief for all oar woes. Peacock.

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HYMN 494. C. M.

Bes^tten again unto a lively Hope. 1 Pet. i. 3, 4. 2 Cor, v* 1 .

i2om.viii.24,2d.

BLESS'D be the everlastiag God,
The Father of our Lord :
Be bis abounding mercy prais*d,
His Majesty ador'd.

2 When from the dead he raisM his Son,

And call'd him to the sky.
He gave our souls a lively hope
That they should never die.

3 There's an inheritance divine

Reserv'd against that day ;
'Tis uncorrupted, undeUrd,
And cannot waste away.

4 Saints by the power of God are kept.

Till the salvation oome :
We walk by faith, as strangers here,

Till Christ shall call us home. Watts.

HYMN 495. C. M.

For a Fast Day.

WHEN Abra'm, full of sacred awe.
Before Jehovah stood,
And, with an humble, fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom su'd ;

2 With what success, what wondrous grace,

Was bis petition crown'd !
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.

3 And could a single pious soul

So rich a boon obtain ?
Good God ! and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain ?

4 Our country, guilty as she is,

Her numVous saints can boast;

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See their united prayers ascend ;
And shall these prayers be lost ?

6 Are not the righteous dear to thee

Now, as in ancient times ?

Or does this sinful land exceed

Gomorrah in her crimes ?

Still we are thine, we bear thy name,
Here yet is thine abode :
Long has thy presence blest our land ;
Forsake us not, O God !

7 O may our people, rulers, priests,

Thy choicest blessings share ;
And know thee by that glorious name,
•• The God who heareth pray'r !"

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HYMN 496. L. M.

Before Sermon. 1 Pet. iv. 11. 1 Chron, XTi. 29.

COME worship at our Father's feet ;
See, in his face, what wonders meet !
Words are too feeble to express
His worth, his glory, or his grace.

2 When shall we climb those higher skies,
Where storms and tempests never rise !
Where he unveils his lovely face.

And shines and reigns the God of grace ?

3 Nor earth, nor air, nor sun, nor stars.
Nor heaven, his full resemblance bears ;
His beauties we can never trace,

Till we behold him face to face. Whitfield^s CoS-

HYMN 497. S. M.

Lord's Supper. Rom. xii. 4, 5. Luke xxiv. 30, 35.

^^UR heavenly Father calls
^^ And Christ invites us near ;
With both, our tt'\eBd^\i\^ ^Wv\V^%v<«iel^
Aod our commumoik d«M.

2 God pities all our griefs ;
He pardons evVy day ;

Almighty to protect our souls,
And wise to guide our way.

3 Jesus, our living Head,
W*^ bless thy faithful care ;

Our Advocate before the throne,
And our Forerunner there.

4 Here fix my roving heart !
Here wait my warmest love !

Till the communion be complete
In nobler scenes above. Doddridge.

HYMN 498. C. M.

Blessings on Him that cometh in the Name of the Lord. hu%t

xiii. 36.

NOW blessing, honour, glory, praise
By angel hosts are sung ;
The saints below their voices raise
And join the heav'nly throng.

3 AdorM be he who comes to bless
The nations with his love ;
To shew his truth and righteousness,
And ev'ry cloud remove.

3 Blessed be he who comes to reigo

In Zion's happy land :
Jerusalem is built again.
And shall forever stand.

4 No more this kingdom shall decay.

No more the temple fall ;
Here Jesus reigns with boundless sway.

The King and Lord of all. Proud.

HYMN 499. Hallelujah Metre.

The Resurrection.

MY life's a shade, my days
Apace to death decUne ;
My Lord is life, he'll raise

My dust agaio, e'en roiae : '

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Sweet trath to me, I shall arise.
And with these eyes my Saviour see.

2 My peaceful grave shall keep

My boDc^ till that sweet day
I wake from my long sleep.
And leave my bed of clay.
Sweet truth, &c.

3 My Lord his angels shall

Their goldeii trumpets sound ;
At whose most welcome call
My grave shall he unbound.
Sweet truth, &c.

4 I said sonse times with tears,

*• Ah me, Fm loth to die !"
Lord, silence thou those fears,
My litems with thee oo high.
Sweet truth, &c.

5 What means my trembling heart,

To be thus shy of death !
My life and 1 sha'n't part,
Though I resign my breath.
Sweet truth, dec.

HYMN 500. L. M.

The Heavenly Bridegroom. Paa, xxiv. 7 to 1#.

^^OME in, thou blessed, honour'd Lord,
^^ By earth, by heav'n, by all ador*d ;
We hail thee welcome ; take thy throne,
And in thy Zion reign alone.

2 Our only Lord and God thou art.
Reign thou the sovereign of the heart !
Thou King of glory, ever bless*d,

Bj aogeb and by men confessed.

3 Eoter thj church, thou Lord divine.
And h% tiM kiogdom ever, thine !

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We shout tbee welcome to thy seat.
And lay our honours at thy feet.

4 O happy church, thy bliss how great !
Thy Kiog, iu all his heavenly state,
With thee for ever will reside.

Thy Husband he, and thou the bride.

5 O God, our grateful hearts rejoice,

Since thou hast made our souls thy choice f
While here, our songs to thee shall rise.
And join the chorus of the skies.

HYMN 501. C. M.

Christian Virtues.

HAPPY the man whose cautious steps
Still keep the golden mean :
Whose life, by wisdom's rules well form'd,
Declares a conscience clean.

2 Not of himself he highly thinks,

Nor acts (he boaster's part :
His modest tongue the language speaks
Of his still humbler heart.

3 Not in base scandal's arts he deals,

For truth dwells in his breast :
With grief he sees his neighbour's faults.
And thinks and hopes the best.

4 What blessings bounteous heaven bestows,

He takes with thankful heart ;
With temp'rance he both eats and drinks,
And gives the poor a part.

5 To sect or party his large soul

Disdains to be confined ;
The good he loves of evVy name.
And prays for all mankind.

6 Not on the world his heart is set.

His treasure is above ;
Nothing beneath the sov'reign good
Can claim his highest love..
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HYMN 502. L. M.

Self-Govemment.

OTHOU, whose scales the rooiintains weigh 1
Whose will the raging seas obey !
Thou who canst boistVous winds control !
Subdue the tumults of my soul.

2 May I with equal mind sustain
My lot of pleasure and of pain ;
May joys and sorrows gently flow,
Ner rise too high, nor sink too low.

3 Do thou my passions, Lord ! restrain,
And in my soul, unrivalled, reign ;
Then, with whatever loads oppress'd,
Centered in thee, my soul shall rest,

4 O when shall my still-wavering mind
This sweetest self-possession find I
Fountain of joy ! I long to see

In thee my peace — my heav'n in thee ! Watts.

HYMN 503. L. M.

Humility.

WHEREFORE should man, frail child of clay,
Who, from the cradle to the shroud,
Lives but the insect of a day —
O why should mortal man be proud ?

^ His brightest visions just appear,
Then vanish, and no more are found ;
The stateliest pile his pride can rear,
A breath may level with the ground.

3 By doubt perplex*d, in error lost.
With trembling step he seeks bis way :
How vain of wisdom's gift the boast !
or reason's lamp how faip| the ray !

4 Follies and crimes, a countless sam,
Are crowded in life's little span :
Hov \\\f alas \ doe% ^\d« hocoinA
Tbftt erring, fsx\\^ aeaXux^^m^uX

5 God of my life ! Father imne I
Give me a meek and lowly mind :
Iq modest worth, O let me shine.
And peace in humble virtue find. Emfuild.

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HYMN 504. L. M.

Communing with our Hearts.

RETURN, my roving heart, return,
And chase these shadowy forms no mortt ;
Seek out some solitude to mourn.
And thy forsaken God implore.

2 Wisdom and pleasure dwell at home ;
RetirM and silent seek them there ;
True conquest is ourselves t' overcome,
True strength to break temptation's snare.

3 And thou, my God ! whose piercing eye
Distinct surveys each deep recess.

In these abstracted hours draw nigh,
And with thy presence fill the place.

4 Through all the mazes of my heart,
My search let heavenly wisdom guide ^
And still its radiant b^ms impart,

Till ail be searched and purified.

5 Then, with the visits of thy love.
Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer ;
Till ev'ry grace shall join to prove.

That God hath fix'd bis dwelling there. Doddhidob.

HYMN 505. L. P. M.

The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable.

^TIH AT man is blest who stands in awe
-^ Of God, and loves his sacred law :

His seed on earth shall he reoown'd ;
His house the seat of wealth shall be^
An inexhausted tseasury.
And irilh successive booeuce CfOWB^'d.

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9 Hi3 lib'ral favours he exteads.
To some he gives, to others lends ;

And geoVous pity fills his mind :
Yet what his charity impairs.
He saves by prudence in affairs.

And thus he's just to all mankind.

3 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd.
His glory's future harvest sow'd :

The sweet remembrance of the just,
Like a green root, revives and bears
A train of blessings for his heirs.

When dying nature sleeps in dust.

4 Beset with threatening dangers round,
UomovM shall he maintain his ground :

His conscience hears his courage up :
The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light,
Shines brightest in affliction's night.

And sees in darkness beams of hope. Watts.

HYMN 506. C. M.

Secret Devotion.

FATHER Divine ! thy piercing eye
Looks thro' the shades of night ;
In deep retirement thou art nigh.
With heart-discerning sight.

^ There shall that piercing eye survey
My humble worship paid,
With ev'ry morning's dawning ray.
And ev'ry ev'ning's shade.

3 I'll leave behind each earthly care ;

To thee my soul shall soar ;
While grateful praise and fervent pray'r
Employ the silent hour.

4 So shall the visits of thy love

My soul in secret bless ;
So shalt thou deign, in worlds abovei
Thy syppUaikl \o coixW. \^ti^^«s»a.

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HYMN 807. C. M.

Frayer for Support in Old Age and Death.

ETERNAL Sire, eotbroo'd oo high !
Whom beaveoly hosts adore ;
Who yet to suppliaot dust art oigh :
Thy presence I implore.

2 O guide me down the steep of age.
And keep my passions cool ;
Teach me to scan the sacred page,
And practise evVy rule.

Z My flying years time urges on ;
What's human must decay ;
My friends, my youth's companioas gone,
Can I expect to stay ?

4 Ah ! no— then smooth the mortal hour ;
On thee my hope depends ;
Support me with almighty pow'r.
While dust to dust descends. WiLUAfofs (kilk

HYMN 508. C. M.

An Evening Hymn.

SEE ! the bright monarch of the day
In ocean dips his beams ;
While from his brow a parting ray
In milder glory streams.

^ The moon, pale empress of the night,
In sweet succession reigns ;
And finely paints, with silver light.
The mountains, vales, and plains.

3 The planets in progression rise
And shine from pole to pole ;
Their pleasing course delights our eyes.
And charms th* attentive soul.

3 The starry arch in grandeur glows.

Through all its ample round :
reat God ! thy pow r t

Great God ! thy pow r no limit knows.
Thy wisdom knows no bounds Qtnt« Mo^ootMM^

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UTMN 509. Ei.fi:ht, Eight and SU Metre.

Close of Service.

LORD, may tby humble servants here
Thy words regard with watchful eare,
And with affection strong :
May no false charm cause us to stray
From wisdom's strait and narrow way^
Forbidden patlis, among.

3 While we recount thy favours o'er.
And contemplate that boundless store

Whence all our comforts flow.
May gratitude to thee arise.
While ev'ry sin within us dies,

And each internal foe.

3 Wash'd by thy word of truth from sio.
May purity be found within

These hearts, which sin beguiPd ;
And O ! thou kindest friend above.
Preserve us by thy constant love

From that which has defilM.

4 Through all our future days may we
With -circumspection worship thee.

In spirit and in truth ;
And when decaying nature dies,
Grant us a mansion in the skies

To bloom in endless youth. H. Ballov.

HTMN 501. Eij^ht, Eight and Six Metre^

Call to true Liberty.

YE heavy -laden'd, come, repose.
Forsake your burdens and your woes^
And enter into rest ;
Id error's night why will you roam.
Like wand'rers lost and far from home I
To grace you're welcome guests.

1 Why longer will you peace refuse,
Sio's sertitude atkdbotkd^^ ^^oiCMKft^
Id room rf \\\»n^ "^

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Hark ! hear the ifoice of Jesus cry,
To me, ye weary souls, draw nigh,
My grace shall set you free.

3 Vaio, haughty souls, my meekness learn ;
Humility shall soon disarm

The tyrant of the heart ;
From burdens give a full discharge.
From bondage shall the soul enlarge,

And peace divine impart.

4 Burdens are light impos'd by me ;
My service is true liberty ;

Freedom my laws require :
Come, then, my easy yoke receive,
My laws obey, my grace believe,

The fulness of desire. H. Baliov.

HTMN 511. Six Line Long Metre.

Before or after Sermoil. Pf. cxiz. 33, 36.

WHILE here as wandVing sheep we stray,
Teach us, O teach us, Lord, thy way !
Dispose our hearts, with willing awe.
To love thy word, and keep thy law ;
That, by thy guiding precepts led.
Our feet the paths of truth may tread.

2 Great source of light to all below !
Teach us thy holy will to know ;
Teach us to read thy word aright.
And make it our supreme delight;
That, purgM from vain desires, our mind
In thee its only good may find.

3 Maker, instructor, judge of all,

O hear us when on thee we call I

To us, all-bounteous Lord, dispense

Thy grace, and guiding influence !

Preserve us in thy holy wa^ys,

And teach our hearts to speak thy pms^l M^'^^^^v^

HYMN 512. Sevens Metre.

Th9 acceptable Worshipper. Pt. Xf.

WHO shall towVds thy choseo seat
TurD» O Lord» bis favoured fset?
"W uo shall at tbioe altar bend ?
Who sball Zioo's bill ascend ?
Who, great God, a welcome guest,
On tby boly mouDtaio rest ?

3 He wbose heart thy love has warmM ;
He whose will, to thine coDform'd,
Bids bis life unsullied run ;
He, whose word and thought are one ^
Who, from sin^s contagion free.
Lifts his willing soul to thee.

3 He, who thus, with heart unstain'd,
Treads the path by thee ordain'd,
He shall towVds tby chosen seat
Tern, O Lord, his favoured feet ;
He thy ceaseless care shall prove.
He shall share tby constant love. MbUPCI*

HYMN 513. L. M.

Hymn to the Deity.

GREATEST of beings. Source of life,
SovVeign of air, of earth, and sea I
All nature feels thy powV ; but man
A grateful tribute pays to thee.

2 Subject to wants, to thee he looks.
And from tby goodness seeks supplies :
And when oppreHs'd with guilt be mourns.
Thy mercy lifts him to the skies.

3 Children, whose little minds, unformM,
Ne'er rais'd a tender thought to beav'n ;
And men, whom reason lifts to God,
Tho*oft by passion downward driven :

4 Those^ too, who Vvei^ W\^ ^^ «,x\A e%^e,
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Who, sick^DiDg at the presdot scene^
Sigh for that better state to come :

5 All, great Creator I all are thine ;
AH (eel thy provideotial care ;

And throtigh each varying scene of life
Alike thy constant pity share.

6 And whether grief oppress the heart.
Or whether joy elate the breast ;

Or life still keep its little course,
Or death invite the heart to rest :

7 All are thy messengers, and all
Thy sacred pleasure, Lord, obey :
And all are training man to dwell

Nearer to bliss, and nearer thee. Dyer.

HYMN 514. C. M.

For the Communion.

WHEN Asia's mighty conqueror died,
His followers shared his realm,*
Yet, O how soon did ruin's tide
Them and their thrones overwhelm !

2 Had every monarch from his throne

By Jesus^ arm been hurl'd ;

Had he, the conquerori held alone

The sceptre of the world ; —

3 Had his apostles shared the globe ;

Had all the orient gems
That deck the royal Persian's fobe
Blaz'd on their diadems : —

4 Thron'd on the Egyptian's pyramid,

Old Time had seen their power
All crumble, as the Grecian's did.
And wither like a flower.

5 This Jesus knew : and, ere the thorns

Around his head were prest.
The bauquet which this board adorns
He spread for ally and blest.
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6 Then gave he gems of hope to shine
ArouDd this goblet's brim :
Then dropp'd a pearl iuto this wioe,-—
The memory of him. Pibrpomt.

HYMN 515. Hallelujah Metre.

Grateful {'raise.

TO your creator God,
Your great preserver, raise,
Ye creatures of bis hand,
Your highest notes of praise :
Let every voice
His nanne adore, proclaim his power,/
And loud rejoice.

2 Thou source of light and beat.
Bright sov'reign of the day,
Dispensing blessings round,
With all-diffusive ray ;

From morn to night,
Record his name, with evVy beam.
Who made thee bright.

3 Fair recent of the night,
Wilh all thy starry train,
Which ribe in silent hosts.
To gild the azure plain ;

With countless rays
Prolong the theme, declare his nam?
Reflect his praise.

4 Let allthe crealuresjoin.
To celebrate his name.

And all their various powers
Assist th' exalted theme.

Let nature raise
A general song from every tongue

Of grateful praise.

5 Btit oh ! from human tongues
Should nobler praises flow ;

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And every thankful heart,
With warm devotion glow :

Your voices raise,
Above the rest, ye highly blest ;

Declare his praise. Mrs. Steble.

HYMN 516. C. M.

Creation of Man.

A GOD, a God, the wide earth shouts !
A GOD ! the heavens reply :
He moulded in his palm the world,
And hung it in the sky.

2 " Let us make man'* : — with beauty clad,

And health in ev'ry vein.
And reason throned upon his brow,
Stepp'd forth majestic man.

3 Around he turu'd his wondering eyes^

Ail nature's works surveys ;
Admires the earth, the skies, himself ;
And tries his tongue in praise.

4 Ye hills, and vales ! ye meads, and woods !

Sun ! with overpowering glare,
Fair creatures, tell me, if ye can,
From whence, and what ye are ?

5 What parent powV, all great and good,

Do these around me own ?
Tell me, creation, tell me how

T* adore the vast unknown I Darwin.

HYMN 517. C. M.

' The Example of Jesus.

BEHOLD, where in a mortal form
Appears each grace divine !
The virtue?, all in Jesus met,
With mildest radiance shine.

2 To spread the rays of heavenly light,
To t^ive the mourner joy.
To preach giad tidings to the poor^
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3 Lowly in heart, to all his friends

A friend and servant found.
He i^iiishM their feet, he wip'd their teaes,
And heard each bleeding wound,

4 Mid<)t keen reproach and cruel scorn

PatTi^nt and meek he stood !
Hi9 foes, iingrutetnl, s^ought bis life ;
Ho labciiir'd fur ihtir good.

5 To God he \ek his righteous cause,

And still his task purdu'd ;
While humble prayV and holy faith
Hts faintmg strength renew'd.

6 In the last hour of deep distress.

Before his father's throne,
With soul resigned he bow*d, and saidji
" Thy will, not mine, be done !"

7 Be Christ our pattern, and our guide !

His image may we bear !
O may we tread bis holy steps,

His joy and glory share ! Enfieu

HYxMN 581. C. M.

Christian Charity.

BEHOLD, where, breathing love divine,
Our dying master stands !
His weeping foil wers gathVing round,
Receive bis last commands.

2 From that mild teacher's parting lips
^ What tender accents fell !

The gentle precept which he gave
Became its author well.

3 Blest is the man, whose soft'ning heart

Feels all another's pain ;

To whom the supplicating eye

Was never rais'd in vain :

4 Whose breast expands with generous warmth

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And bleeds in pity o'er the wound
He wants the powV to heal.

5 He spreads his kind supporting arms

To ev^ry child of grief :
His secret bounty largely flows
And bring unaskM relief.

6 To gentle offices of love

His feet are never slow :
He views through mercy*s melting eye
A brother in a foe.

7 Peace from the bosom of his God,

My peace to him I give ; «

And when he kneels before his throne.
His trembling soul shall live.

8 -To him protection shall be shewn,

And mercy from above
Descend on those who thus fulfil

The perfect law of love. Barbaulik

HYMN SI 9. C. M.

The aged Christian's Prayer. Ps. Ixxi. 17, 18^

GOD of my childhood, and my youth,
' The guide of all my days I
I have declared thy heavefily truth,
IVe seen thy wondrous ways»

2 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs.

And leave my fainting heart ?
Who shall sustain my sinking years.
If God, my strength, depart ?

3 Let me thy powV and truth proclaiol

To the surviving age :
And leave a savour of thy name
When I shall quit the stage.

4 The land of silence and of deatb

Attends my next remove :
Oh ! may these poor remains of breatb

Proclaim thf boundleM love I Watya.

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4 Theo, christiaa ! seod thy feani away.
Nor sink in gloomy care ;
Though clouds oVrspread the sceDe to-day.

To-morrow may be fair. Mes. Stbile.

HYMN 523. P. M.

God the only Refuge of the Afflicted.

HOW vast is the tribute I owe
Of gratitude, homage, aud praise
To the giver of all 1 possess,
The life and the length of my days 1

3 Thou alone, the great author of all !
The faithtul, unchangeable friend !
Thou alone all our griefs canst remore,
Thou alone from all evils defend.

3 When the sorrows I boded were come,
I pourM out my sighs and my tears;
And to him who alone can relieve

My soul breathed her vows and her pray'rs.

4 When my heart throbb'd with pain and alarm,
When paleness my cheek overspread.
When sickness pervaded my frame ;

Then my soul on my^ maker was staid.

5 When death^s .awful image was nigh.
And no mortal was able to save.
Thou diiist brighten the valley of death.
And illumine the gloom of the grave.

C To meroy thy presence dispels
The shade of calamity's iii^ht ;
And turns the sad scene of despair
To a morning of joy and delight.

i 7 Great source of my comforts restor'd !
Thou healer and balm of ray woes I
Thou hope and desire of my soul I
Go my mercy Til ever repose.

; 8 How boundlets the gratitude due

To thee, O thou God of my praise,
X The fountain o^ a\V \ ^vMaa^

Tiw light aidL Om ^fo oi m^ ^;<|%\ '^iqa^

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HYMN" 524. Six Line Long Metre.

Imploring divine Mercy. Ps. cxxx.

OUT of the depth of sad distress,
The gloomy mazes of despair,
To heaven we raise our warm address ;

Deign, O our God ! to hear our pray'r :
O let thine ear indulge our grief,
For thy indulgence is relief.

S Shouldst thou, O God ! minutely scan

Our faults,; ugjw severely chide ;
No mortal il'^S^Hpi^ful roan

Could sa^oinmitiny abide :
But mercy shines in all thy ways,
Bright theme of universal praise !

3 With longing eyes we seek the Lord,

Before his throne our souls attend :
Firmly on his eternal word

Our faith is fiz'd, our hopes depend :
On wings ot love our souls shall rise
In contemplation to the skies,

4 Ye pious minds ! on God rely :

With full assurance in him trust ;
He sends redemption from on high.

And raises sinners from the dust :
He will at length absolve his heirs,
From all their guilt and all their fears. Dbnham .

HYMN 5^5. Sevens Metre.

A Penitential Hymn.

GOD of mercy ! God of love !
Hear our sad repentant song ;
Sorrow dwells on evVy face.
Penitence on ev'ry tongue.

2 Deep regret for follies past.
Talents wasted, time misspent ;
Hearts debas'd by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent —

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3 Foolish fears and fond desires,
Vain regrets for thing!* as vain ;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Ofi to murmur and complain —

4 These, and ev'ry secret fault,
Filfd with grief and shame we owo ;
Humhled, at thy feet we lie.
Seeking pardon from thy throne.

5 God of mercy I God of grace I
Hear our sad repentant songs ; ^g^g^
O reMore thy supph'ant race, ^^^Bl, ■
Thou to whom our praise belon^T^T\" Tath

HYMN 526. C. M.

The Designs of Providence in the Changes and Revolutioiis <

Worid.

GOD, to correct the world,
Tn wrath is slow to rise ;
But comes at length in thunder cloth'dy
And darkness veils the skies.

2 His banners, lifted high.

The nations* God declare ;
Staio'd with blood, with terrore marked.
Spread wonder and deipair.

3 All earthly pomp and pride

Are in his presence lost ;
Empires o'erturn*d, thrones, sceptres, crowns,
In wild confusion tost.

4 While war and wo prevail.

And desolation wide ;
lo God, the sov'reign Lord of all.
The righteous still confide.

5 Mysterious is the course

Of his tremendous way :
His path is in the trackless winds.
And in the foaming sea.

6 Y^t the' now wrajpt in clouds,

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The righteous Jadge will sooo appaar,
Iq majesty revt^aPd I

' HeMl curb the lawless powV,
The deadly wrath of man ;
And all the windings will uufold

Of bis own gracious plan. Jbrvis ottered*

HYMN 527. Six Line Long Metre.

Thanksgiving for National Prosperity.

HOW rich thy gifts, almighty king !
From thee our public blessings spring :
The extended trade, the fruitful skiea,
The treasures liberty bestows,
Th* eternal joys the gospel sbows^

All froRj thy boundless goodness rise.

2 Here commerce spreads the wealthy store,
Which pours from ev'ry foreign shore ;
Science and art their charms display ;
Beligion teaches us to raise
Our voices to our maker^s praise,

As truth and conscience point the way.

3 With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues,
N To God we raise united songs,

Here still may God in mefcy reign ;
Crown our just counsels with success.
With peace and joy our borders bless.

And all our sacred rights maiotain. KiFAi.

HYMN 528. Hallelujah MetreJ

God our Preserver in a sickly Season, Pm»cw.

UPWARD we lift our eyes.
From God is all pur aid \
The God who built the skies,.
The earth and nature made.
God isthetow'r
To which we fly ; his grace is nigk
In ev'ry hour.

2 Our feet shall never slide.
Nor fall in fatal snares^

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Since God, oor guard and guide,
Defends us from our fears.

Those wakeful eyes,
That never sleep, thy seryants keep

When dangers rise.

3 No burning heats by day,
Nor blasts of evening air,
Shall take our health away
If God be with us there.

Thou art our sun.
And thou our shade, to guard our heiii
By night or noon.

4 Hast thou not giv'o thy wo«d
To save our souls from death ?
And we can trust thee. Lord,
To keep our mortal breath :

We'll go and come,
Nor fear to die, till from on high

Thou call us home. Wms.

HYMN 529. Sevens Metre.

Meditations in the Night Season.

WHAT though downy slumbers flee
Strangers to my couch and me ;
While with God's protection blest,
Cares and fears neW haunt my breast.

2 While the empress of the night
Scatters mild her silver light ;
While the vivid planets stray
Various through their mystic way :

3 While the stars unnumberM roll
Round the ever-constant pole ;
Far above these spangled skies.
All my soul to God shall rise.

4 Midst the silence of the night
Mingling with those angels bright,
Whose barntonious voices raise
jP^aaeleas \o^d viud c^asR\<ei«&\iti>aA \

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5 Midst the throng his'gentle ear
Shall my grateful accents hear :
From on high will he impart
Secret comfort to my heart ;

% Lifting all my thoughts ahoye.
On the wings of faith and love.
Blest alternative to me,
Thus to sleep, or wake, with thee ! Dodpeidge.

HYMN 530. P. M.

Concluding Hymn of General Praise.

ONE general song of praise arise
To him whose goodness ceaseless flows ;
Who dwells enthroned beyond the skiesy
And life, and breath, on all bestows.
Qreat source of intellect, thine ear
Benign receives our vows sincere ;
Rise then, our active powers, your task fulfil,
And give to him yoi^r praise, responsive to our will.

2 Let all of good their bosom fires.
To him, sole good, give praises due :
Let all the truth himself inspires.
Unite to sing him only true.

To him our every thought ascend,
To him our hopes, our wishes bend.
From earth's wide bounds let louder hymns arise.
And his own word confey the pioud sacrifice.

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3 In ardent adoration join'd,
Obedient to thy holy will,
Lot all our facultieR combined.
Thy just desires, O God, fulfil.
From thee derived, eternal king.

To thee our noble&t powers we bring :
O may thy hand direct our wandering ^^y^
O bid thy light arise and chase the clouds aLN!9«^^.
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^ As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made ali?f

N Qod's eternity,
Shall there a day arise,
When all that's born of men shall be
With Jesus in the skies.

^ As night before the ray
Of morning flees away,
Sin shall retire before the blaze
Of God's eternal day.

3 As music fills the grove,
When stormy clouds are past,

Sweet anthems, of redeeming love,
Shall all employ at last.

4 Redeem'd from death and sin.
Shall Adam's num'rous race,

A ceaseless song of praise begin,

And shout redeeming grace. H. Ballov.

HYMN 532. C. M.

A Prayer.

OTHOU, whose pow'r the motintaias form'dl,
And made the sea his bed ;
Who sat his raging waves their bound,
And all his caverns hid.

2 The mountains thy commands obey,

The seas thy pow'r confess ;
Thou dost their caverns deep survey,
And every dark recess.

3 O'er mountains of our sins, O Lord,

Wilt thou thy hand extend.
And to thy gracious, pardoning word
Their lofty summits bend.

4 And o'er the raging seas of guilt,
May thy rich grace abound,
hile in the blood which Jesus spilt,
Each angry wave is drowa'd.

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5 In darkest caverns of the heart.
Wilt thou thy light display ;
And to the visual powV impart,

Thy owD eternal day. H. Ballov.

HYMN 533. C. M,

The Success of the Gospel.

THE thirsty earth receives the rain,
Add drinks the cooling show*! s ;
Fresh verdure re-adorns the plain.
And wakes the drooping flow'rs,

2 The blushing mead, the fertile 6eld^

Shall be with blessings filled.
And seed to him in plenty yield,
Who has its bosom tiird.

3 Rich harvest round the world shall spread,

God*s goodness all shall see ;
And ervery mouth with finest bread
Shall satisfied be.

4 The living word of life divine

Its conquests shall extend ;
Till every heart, in every clime,
Shall in subroissioo bend,

5 Uninterrupted hymns shall flow

From every creature's tongue :
And praise harmonious below,

In concert shall be sung. Wallace.

HYMN 534. L. M.

The Pleasures of Public Worship^

IN social temples here we meet.
Our God to worship as we please :
We find the blest occasion sweet.
And happy in supreme degrees.

^ In this our highly favoured land.
No civil power can interfere :.

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Nor 18806 edicts of eommftod
To inar our sacred pleasures here.

3 We sit heneath the gospel vine.
And in its cooling nhade repose ;
Refr<>8h our spirits with its wine.
And in the pleasure lo«<e our woes.

4 In it we have unfading; health ;

Our sins, our pains, our sorrows healM ;
It opens storpB of boundless wealth.
In the eternal covenant seal'd.

5 Then let us tune the joyfui string,
And speak of mercy in our song ;
To God our thankful offVings bring,

To whom our praises all belong. Wallace.

HYMN 535. C. M.

The Cause of Labour and Reproach.

WHY should the servants of the Lord,
Who labour in his name.
Be made to bear the soo0ing word
Of base reproach and shame ?

2 Why are the tnessengers of peace

Reviled and ahusM ?
And why their messages of grace
So carelessly refusM ?

3 Because they trust in God alone,

And human creeds deny ;
That he will bring the nations home,
And raise his glory high.

4 But they shall prosper and succeed,

And truth triumphant roll ;
Till all shall know the Lord indeed.
On earth, from pole to pole.

5 All shall the gospel voice obey.

Its blessings shall revive ; "^*->- •'

But blest especially are they

Who now do *\X b«\\eNe, Wallace.

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HYMN 5S6. S. M.

Devotion <

T ET pure devotion rise,
•'-^ And kindle to a flaroey
Ascend like incense to the skies,
lo our Redeemer's name.

^ How perfect and how free
Our heavenly Father's love,
He gave his only son that we
Might dwell with him above*

3 His word, like drops of dew.
Descends on every heart.

Subdues and fashions us- anew.
And bids our sins depart.

4 His grace oar faith sustains,
And dissipates our fear ;

Binds all our wounds, -abates our pains.
And gives us comforts here.

5 He bids our willing eyes

Look through the gloomy shade.
To joys immortal in the skies.
That never cloy iior fade. Wallacs*

HYMN 537. L. M.

The Greatness and Glory of Crod's Works.

HOW great is our Creator God, ^

In wisdom, majesty and might ;
When he displays his powV abroad.
And brings his wonders forth to light.

3 Behold what cloudy columns rise.
Terrific as the shades of night ;
What peals of thunder rend the skies^
The light'ning, how sublimely bright.

3 How dreadful is the threat'ning hail ;
Th' approaching tempest, O bow grand I
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What terror dotli the mind assaili
When deep coovulsione shake the land.

4 The seas with hollow murmurs groan,
The bowels of the mountains flame i
The elements affrighted own

The awful greatness of thy name.

5 Almighty God ! thy chariot wheels
In solemn pomp and grandeur roll ;
Thy presence trembling nature feels,

And humble rev'rence fills our souls. Wallaci.

HYMN 538. C. M.

Pleasing Contemplations on Nature.

WHAT beauteous visions, clear and bright,
Attract our ravish'd eyes;
By shining day, and silent night,
On earth and in the skies.

2 The dawning beam of morn how clear,

That bids the night adieu ;
How pleasant do those rays appear,
That gild the early dew.

3 How soft, how sweet, that robe of green,

That virgin nature wears ; *

How lovely is the flow'ry scene
She on her bosom bears.

4 Those fleecy clouds that float on high

Are pleasing to behold ;
And bright the jewels of the sky.
Cerulean, set with gold*

5 Thus nature smiles in liv'ry gay,

Doth heavenly wisdom tell,
And whispers goodness in the ray,
-i^^- That bids tb« day farewell. Wa&iici.

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HTMN 539. S. M.

Christ the Tree •f Iiife.

[EHOLD tiie li^ng trae,
Tb' inspired propbet saw ;
Whose fruit is to all nations free.
Unguarded by the law.

% No flaming swords descend
The garden's sacted groiind ;
No dire denunciations rend *

The ear with piercing sound.

3 Come, and its fruit partake,
Its healing leaves apply ;

Its virtues will re -animate
And raise your spirits high.

4 'Tis for the nations' use,
To heal their ev'ry wound ;

Its colours, and its balmy juice,
V Make health and life abound.

5 'Tis Jesus Christ the Lord,
Prefigured by the tree ;

The gospel is the healing word.
That seto the sinner free. WAiXAcr*

HYMN 540. C. M.

Grateful Recognition of Divine Qoodness.

TO thee, O God, my thoughts ascend.
My joy and glory here ;
My portion and my heavenly friend,
And my Redeemer dear.

2 Mercy and tenderness and grace.

And truth, with love divine,

Appear in thy sweet smiling face.

And with compassion shine.

3 I find a full supply for all

My wants, O God, in thee;
Thine ear attends my evVy call ; '»<.

Thy goodness succours

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4 lo evening shadows^ when I sleep,

Or morning when I rise.
Thou dost my moments safely keep.
And bring me rich supplies.

5 Thy tender mercies. Lord, I trace

In all my pathti around ;
And evVy day, in ev'ry place^
Thy fulness doth abound.

6 Friendship and safety, rest and healtk

From thy compassion flow ;
And stores of intellectual wealth
Thou freely dost beatow.

7 Receive my humble thankfulness,

As all I can return ;
And let not thy abundant grace

The willing ofiPring spurn« WiLUff.

HYMN 541. C. M.

Shortntss of Time improved.
IME wings our moments swift away;

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-'- Again the shades appear ;
Ev'ning returns ; the close of day
Comes with the rolling sphere.

S Thus we to dissolution tend ;
Our {iteps approach the urn ;
Our lives approximate their end.
And we to dust return.

3 May we improve the solemn thoughik

With understanding mind ;

Be wisdom by experience taught.

And we to beav'n resigned.

4 Sure this abode of mortal clay
Is DOt our place of rest ;

we approach a perfect day^
be more ncVul^bVnX.

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5 Then let our hearts in lore rejoice
At night's returoiog shade.
And with a happy, cheerful voice.
Its silent reign pervade.

Wauj^cs.

HYMN 542. L. M.

The Chrigtian Sabbath.

ANOTHER six days' work is done,
Another sabbath is begun ;
Iff prove, my soul ! the sacred rest,
And learo for ever to be bless'd.

2 This day anay oor devotioos rise
As grateful incense to the skies ;
May heaven that peace divine bestow,
Wluch none but they who feel it, know,

3 This holy calm within the breast.
Prepares for that eternal rest.
Which for the sons of Grod remains ;
The end of cares, the end of pains.

4 With joy, great God, thy works we view,
In varied scenes, both old and new ;
With praise we think on mercies past,
In hope, we future mercies taste.

5 In holy duties, let the day.
In holy pleasures pass away ;

How sweet this sabbath thus to spend,

la hope of that which ne'er shall end ! Stbnnbt.

HYMN 54 J. L. M.

God our Shepherd and Ghiardian.

AS the good shepherd gently leads
His wandering flocks to verdant maadi.
Where winding rivers, soft and slow^
Amid the flowery landscape flow ;

t So God, the guardian of my soul.
Does all my erring steps control :
W hen lost in sin's perplexing mast, *
He brin^ me back to mftu«'a wafit.

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3 Though I should journay through the plains
Where death in a. I tiis horror reigns,

My steadtast heart no ill shall fear.
For thou, my God ! art with me there.

4 Thine ever-watchful providence
Is my support and my defence :
With thee I am ol all possessed,
And in thy favour, fully blessed.

5 O bounteous God I my future days
Shall be devoted to thy praise ;
Anil in thy bouse, thy sacred name

And frondrous grace shall be my theme. Popb*8 Colli.

HYMN 544. Sevens Metre.

Commencement of Public Worship.

AT the portals of thy bouse.
Lord ! we leave our mortal cares ;
Nobler thoughts our souls engage, -
Son^of praise and fervent prayers :
Pure and contrite hearts alone.
Find acceptance at thy throne.

3 Hapless men whose footsteps stray
From the temple of the Lord !
Teach them Zion's heavenly way.
To their feet thy light afford :

Let the world united join.

To extol thy love divine. J. TAtbOft.

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HYMN 545. S. M.

The Pleasures of Religion.

lOME, ye who love the Lord !
And let your joys be known 4
Join in a song with sweet accord.
And thus surround his throne.

2 The sorrows of the miod

Be banished from this place I
^: fWigioi) never was designed
^^: iTo make yoar pleasures less;

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3 God, your eternal Friend,
No present good denies ;

And when the scenes of time shall eDd>
Will call you to the skies. *

4 There shall you see bis face.
And never, never sin :

There from the rivers of his grace.
Drink endless pleasures in.

5 The sons of God have found.
Glory begun below :

Celestial fruits, on earthly ground,
From fa\ith and hope may grow.

6 Then let our sorrows cease,
And every tear be dry ;

WeVe travelling through the paths of peace

To fairer worlds on high. WATf 8«

HYMN 546. L. P. M.

Xjrod the unfailing Source of Good.

GIVE to the Lord, in cheerful songs,
The praise that to bis name belongs,
Whose goodness still unceasing flows ;
Repeat his name with grateful mind.
Who, ever good and ever kind,
Nor change, ncr variation knows* -

^ Sovereign alone of earth and sky !
On thee, for every hour's supply.

Thy various creatures all depend ;
Man, whom thy light has given to know
The source whence all bis blessings flow,

Views in his God bis kindest friend I

3 Y^t still our notes we*ll higher raise,
To celebrate in ardent praise

Eternal life through Jesus given ;
Thy gracious messenger he came, •
For ever blessed be thy name ! ;;; -"^

And pointed out the way to hQ«i^«u% Exeter ^M)u

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HYMN 547. L. M.

The blessings of Divine Worship.

GOD in bi%0artbly temples lays
FouDdatioDB for his heavenly praise;
And loves to see that worship rise.
Which forms his offspring for the skies.

9 His mercy every bouse attends.

Whence pure devotion^s flame ascends ;

And ever lends a gracious ear.

Where churches join in praise and prayer.

3 To men of pure and pious hearts.
All real good their God imparts ;
With grace he crowns them here beloWj
And endless glory will bestow.

4 His blessing yields a large increase
Of wisdom, and of sacred peace ;
While ripening holiness and love
Prepare their souls for joys above.

5 Father supreme ! whose sovereign sway,
All worlds, all beings must obey ;
May our first wish and object be.

On earth, in heaven, to dwell with thee. Exeter CoU-

HYMN 548. L. P. M.

The Works and Word of God.

/^ BEAT God, the heaven's well ordered frame
^-^ Declares the glories of thy name ;

There thy rich works of wonder shine :
A thousand starry beauties there,
A thousand radiant marks appear

Of boundless power, and skill divine.

ft From night to day, from day to night.
The dawning and the dying light

Lectures of heavenly wisdom read ;
With silent eloquence, th«y raise
Our thoughts to the Creator's praise,
And neither sound nor language need.

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3 Yet their divine instractions run
Wide as the circuit of the sun.

And every nation knows their voice ;
The sun, in robes of splendour dressed,
Breaks from the chambers of the east,

Moves round, and makes the earth rejoice.

4 Where'er he spreads bis beams abroad.
He speaks the majesty of God :

All nature joins to show thy praise :
Thus God in every creature shines,
Bright in the book of nature's lines.

But brighter in the book of grace. Watts.

HYMN 549. L. P.M.

The Book of Grace. Pt. zix.

HOW precious. Lord ! thy holy word !
What light and joy itd truths afford^
To souls benighted and distressed !
Thy precepts guide our doubtful way ;
Thy fear forbids our steps to stray ;
Thy promise leads the heart to rest.

2 Thy threatenings wake our slumbering eyes,
And warn us where our danger lies ;

While gospel-truth and grace dirine
Inspire the heart with filial love.
Exalt and fix. our hopes above.

And make the willing spirit thine.

3 From the discoveries of thy law.
What perfect rules 'of liie we draw !

Be these our study and delight:
May every deed, and word, and thoogbt^
To truth and duty's standard brought.

Become welUpleasing in thy sight.

4 Oh/ may thy word those faults reveal.
Which blind self-love may yet conceal.

And from presumptuous sins restrain I
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Thus taught to use the book of grace,
Wtf*!! raise a grateful soog of praise

That we possess it oot in vain. Witts.

HYMN 550. D .uble Long Metre.

God Fccu in all.

MY God ! all iiaturt} owns thy sway ;
Thou giv'st the night and thou the day :
When all thy loved creation wakes.
When morning, rich in lustre, breaks.
And hathes in dew the opening flower,
To thee we owe her fragrant hour ;
And when she pours her choral song,
Her melodies to thee belong.

^ Or, when in paler tints arrayed,

The evening slowly spreads her shade ;
That soothing shade, that grateful gloom.
Can, more than day's enlivening bloom,
Siill every fond and vain desire.
And calmer, purer thoughts inspire ;
From earth the pensive spirit free.
And lead the softened heart to thee.

3 In every scene thy hands have dressed.
In every form by thee impressed
Upon the mountain's awful head.

Or where the sheltering woods are spread ;
In every note that swells the gale,
Or tuneful stream that cheers the vale,
The cavenrs depth, or echoing grove,
A voice is heard of praise and love.

4 As o*er thy work the seasons roll,

And soothe with change of bliss the soul,
O nevor may their smiling train
Pa4S o'er the human sense in vain !
But oft, ns oil their charms we gaze.
Attune the wandering soul to praise ;
And He lhe^o^H\\vd\ luo^vvici ^vvij^^
• Tlie ioyd 1^*^^- ttoti\ v\iY* ^^^nomt \\^, '^^a^^'^w^2L»l^.

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HYMN 551. Tens and Elevens Metre.

Thanksgiving and Praise.

MY soul, praise the Lord,
Speak good of bis name. I
His mercies record.

His boQOties proclaim ;
To God, their creator.

Let all creatures raise.

The song oF tbaoksgiviog,

The chorus of praise !

9 Though, hid from man's sight,

God sits 00 his throne,
Yet here, by his works.

Their author b known :
The world shines a mirror

Its maker to show.
And heaven views its image

Reflected below.

3 Those agents of power.

Fire, water, earth, sky,
Attest the dread might

Of God the Most High ;
Who rides on the whirlwind

While clouds veil his form ;
Who smiles in the sunbeam,

Or frowns in the storm.

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4 By knowledge supreme,

By wisdom divine,
God governs this earth

With gracious design :
O'er beast, bird, and insect.

His providence reigns.
Whose will first created.

Whose love still sustains.

5 And man, his last work,

With reason endued.

Who, falling throogb sin^

By grace is ceoewed

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To God, bis creator,

Let man ever raise
The BOOf: of tbanks^ving.

The chorus of praise I Pabi.

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HTMN 552. S. M.

Heaven.

lAR from these scenes of night
Un bounded glories rise,
And realmfl of infinite delight.
Unknown to mortal eyes.

2 There nickness never comes ;
There grief no more complains ;

Health triumphs in immortal bloom.
And purest pleasure reigns,

3 No strife, nor envy there
The sons of peace molest ;

But harmony, and love sincere,
Fill every happy breast.

4 No cloud those regions know,
Forever bright and fair ;

For sin, the source of mortal wo,
Can never enter there.

5 There night is never known^
Nor sub's faint sickly ray ;

But glory from th' eternal throne
Spreads everlasting day.

6 O may this prospect fire
Our hearts with ardent love !

And lively faith and strong desire
Bear every thought above. Mrs. Steele, alt

HYMN 553. L. P- M.

INTERNAL Spirit, source of h'ght,
-■-^ Enliv'oing, consecrating fire, '
Descend, aod^ivith celestial heat.
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Our souls refine, our dross consume ^
Come, condescending Spirit, come !

2 In our cold breasts O strike a spark

Of that pure flame which seraphs feel ;
Nor let u» wander in the dark,

Or lie benumb'd and stupid still.
Come, vivifying Spirit, come !
And make our hearts thy constant home^

3 Let pure devotion's fervours rise I

Let evVy pious passion glow !
O let the raptures of the skies

Kindle in our cold hearts below.
Come, purifying Spirit, come.
And make our souls thy constant home !

HYMN 554. C. M.

SuppUcation.

^WY) thee, O God ! my prayV ascends,
-^ But not for golden stores ;
Nor covet I the brightest gems
On the rich eastern shores :

2 Nor that deluding empty joy

Men call a mighty name,
' Nor greatness with its pride and state,
My restless thoughts inflame : —

3 Nor pleasure's fascinating charms

My fond desires allure :
But nobler things than these, from thee,
My wishes would secure.

4 The faith and hope of joys to come

My best affections move ;
Thy light, tby favour, and thy smiles,
• Thine everlasting love.

5 These are the blessings I desire :

Lord, be these blessings ihine !
And all the glorias of the world
I cheerfully resiga.
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HYMN 653. L. M.

Supplication for Divine Favour.

OTHOU, to whose all-searching sigtit
The darkness shineth as the light I
Search, prove my heart ; it pants for thee
O burst these bonds, and set it free.

S Wash out its stains, refine its dross ;
Nail my affections to the cross ;
Hallow each thought ; let all within
Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean.

3 If in thisdarkaome wild I stray.
Be thou my light, be thou my way.
No foes, no violence I fear,

No fraud, white thou, my God, art near.

4 When rising floods my soul o'erBow,
When sinks my heart in wa^es of woe ;
Saviour, thy timely aid impart,

And raise my head, and cheer my heart.

•9 If rough and thorny be the way.
My streugth proportion to my day ;
Till toil, and grief, and pain shall cease.
Where all is calm, and joy, and peace.

HYMN 556. C. M.

The Christian Character.

I WANT principle within
Of jealous godly fear,
A dread and hatred of all sin,
A pain to feal it near.

'i That I from thee no more may part,
No more thy goodness grieve :
The filial awe, the loving heart.
The tender conscience give ;

3 A heart resign 'd, submissive, meek.
My great Redeemer*s throue.
Where on\y Chn^x. '\a Vvc^-OLid vo %^eak^
Where Jesu&Te\gu% «\qiv«.

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4 Quick as the apple of the eye,
O God! my conscience make ;
Awake my soul when sio i» nigh^
And keep it still awake.

i If to the right or left I stray,
That moment. Lord, reprove ;
And let me mourn, and weep, and pray,
For having griey'd thy love !

6 01 may the least omission pain
My welNinstructed soul ;
That I may find that grace again.
Which makes the wounded whole.

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HYMN 557. L. M,

At the Ordination of a Minister..

OTHOU who art above all height !
Our God, our Father, and our Friend !
Beneath thy throne of love and light,
Let thine adoring children bend.

2 We kneel in praise, — that here is set
A vine that by thy culture grew ;

We kneel in prayer — that thoti would'at wetr
Its opening leaves with heaveniy dew.

3 Since thy young servant now hath given
Himself, his powers, bis hopes, his youth,
To the great cause of truth and Heaven ;
Be thou his guide, O God of truth 1

4 Here may his doctrine drop like rain.
His speech like Hermon*s dew distil.
Till green fifelds smile, and goldejn grain,
Ripe for the harvest, waits thy will.

^ And when he sinks in death ; by care,
Or pain, or toil, or years opprest ;
O God ! remember then our prayer ;
And take hie spirit to thy rest. l^vKKt^^B^.

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HTMN 558. S. M.

The Chrifltian Ch«rtct«r.

YE servants of the Lord,
Each ID his ofBi'e wait,
Obsenrant of his heavenly word.
And watchful at his gate.

% Let all your lamps be brig;ht,
Aud trim the golden flame.
Gird up your loins, as in his sight,
^ For awful is his name.

3 w Watch, \\3 your Lord's comraaod^

And while we speak, he's near.
Mark the first signal of bis hand.
And ready all appear.

4 O happy servant he.

In such a posture found !
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honour crowo'd.

HYMN 559. L, M.

Faith.

LORD, dost thou shew a corner-stone^
For us to build our hopes upon.
That the fair edifice may rise
Sublime in light beyond the skies ?

% Thy people long this stone have tried,
And all the pow'rs of hell defy'd.
Floods of temptation beat in vain ;
Well doth this rock the house sustain.

3 When storms and tempests round prevail,
Whirlwind and thunder, fire and hail ;
'Tis here our trembling souls shall hide^
And here securely they abide.

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Faith.

HAPPY \Vie iMin^ vt^QM ^>»llMa climb
To maiia\on« \u \\v« t^\«A \
He looks OQ a\\ xVie ^o^a oV utDA
With ymdosims «1«^

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S lo vain soft pleasare spreads her charms^
Aod throws her silken chain ;
And wealth and fame invite his arms.
And tempt his ear in vain.

3 He knows, that all these glittering things

Must yield to sure decay ;
And sees on time's extended wings
How swift they flee away !

4 To things unseen by mortal eyes,

A beam of sacred light
Directs his view ; his prospects rise
^^ All permanent and bright.

$ Hn hopes are fixM oo joys to come :
Those blissful scenes on high
Shall flourish in immortal bloom,
When time and nature die.

HYMN 561. Six, Six and Four Metre.

Praise.

MAY all our powers of mind,
To God, our Father kind.
An anthem raise ;
Whose cloud of glory bright.
With beams of heavenly light,
Dispels the gloom of night ;
O sing his praise.

^ The God of truth and grace
Unveils his radiant face.

And breaks the powV
Of superstition's chain ;
His grace shall ever reign.
And righteoiisness maintain,

While we adore.

3 As the blest morning ray
Drives darkness far away.

Behold his lote
Our night of sin illumes.
Our hatred all consumes,
Each heart with grace perfumes,
la coarta above.

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4 All creatures shall combine
To slug this grace divioe.

And sound his t'anne,
Who saves the world from sin,
And righteousness brings in :

let us now begin

To praise his name ! H. Ballov.

HYMX 563. c. M.

The Rainbow, magnificentTWork of God'i hand.

TRIUMPHANT arch, that fill'st the sky
When storms prepare to part,

1 ask not proud philosophy

To teach me what thou art.

d Still seem as to my childhood's sight
A midway station given.
For happy spirits to alight
Betwixt the earth and Heaven.

3 Can all that opticks teach unfold

Thy form to please me so.
As when I dream of gems and gold
Hid in thy radiant bow ?

4 When Science from creation's face

Enchantment's veil withdraws.
What lovely visions yield their place
To cold material laws !

5 And yet, fair bow, no fabling dreams,

But words of the Most High,
Have told why first thy robe of beams
Was woven in the sky.

When o'er the green undeluged earth
Heaven's cov'nant thou didst shine,
How came the world's grey fathers forth
To watch the sacred sign t

7 And when its yellow lustre smil'd
OW mountains yet untrod.
Each mother held aloft her child
To bleu \V» bo^ olQioiL

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8 Methioks, tby jubilee to keep.

The first-made anthem rang,
Oo earth deliverM from the deep,
Aod the first Poet saog.

9 The earth to thee its inceose yields.

The lark thy welcome sings,
When glittering in the freshened fields
The snowy mushroom springs.

10 How glorious is thy girdle cast

OVr mountain, tower, and town,
Or mirror'd in the ocean vast
A thousand fathoms down.

11 As (Vesh in yon horizon dark.

An young thy beauties seem
As when the eagle from the Ark
First sported in thy beam.

13 For, faithtul to its sacred page.
Heaven still rebuilds thy span,
Nor lets the type grow pale with age

That first spoke peace to man. T. Campbbli-

HYMN 563. Tens Metre.

Paraphrase of Fsalm 150.
RAISE Nature's King, the God whose glory shines,

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Thro' Nature's works, in all his great designs ;
Exalt his holiness, his deeds proclaim ;
Those noble acts which grace his sacred name.

2 Let all creation to his greatness sing.

The lute, the harp, the martial trumpet bring ;
In lofty strains let swelling music flow —
The tabors strike, the deep-touM organs blow.

3 With gentle sounds, thewoll-tun'd cymbals raise ;
With louder notes, then, let those cymbals praise ;
L('t all whose varied lives his power coufess.
Conspire to praise his name, their God V(^ V]N»&^.

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™* HYMN 564. L. M.

Version of Psalm 148.

^¥10 praise the Lord be our delight,
-^ Ceme, praise him in the arched height :
Let hosts and AngeU of his owq
All warble praise to him alone :

2 The sun and moon, the eyes of day,
And dewy night, his praise display :
Ye stars, and thou, O light, awake
Loud-voiced music for bis sake :

3 All ye heavens, spread out on high.
King with the golden melody :
And, all ye waters, laid in store
Above the heavens, in song adore :

4 Let them in grateful concert praise
The Lord, and magnify his ways ;
Be his eternal love displayed.

Who spake the word, and they were made :

5 By whom, let not your voices spare,
Tbey, and all things, created were :
Who has securM them by a law,
Which holds eternity in awe :

6 And on the earth, O praise the Lord ;
Ye monstrous deeps, your praise afford i
Thou burning fire, and hail, and snow,
And vapours, your great author know :

7 And wind and storm, that keep his word :
IVlountains and hills, O praise the Lord :
And fruitful trees and cedars tall.

And bfiasts and grazing cattle all :

B Praise him, ye birds on chartered wings,
And praise him, all ye creeping things :
Ye throned kings, and people praise,
And judges, his eternal ways :

9 And youth \ andWVixmAm^ te^cK.^^^
Old men and babea, w'O^ e^^ ^ w» \

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O let tbem sing his boljr worth.
Whose praise is orer heav'n and earth :

1:0 He shall his chosen people raise.
And all his saints consent in praise :
Yea, Israel ; and defend from blame
A people faithful to his name. Lord Thuklow.

HtMN 565. L.M.

Emmaufl. A Sacred Ode.
•• Abide with iia,for it ii lowudt evening.** Lukt ssIt. !tO.

ABIDE with us, the evening shades
Begin already to prevail ;
And as the lingering twilight fades.
Dark clouds along th' horizon sail.

3 Abide with us — the night is chill ;
And damp and cheerless is the air ;
Be our companions, Stranger, still,
And thy repose shall be our care.

3 Abide with us — thy converse sweet
Has well beguilM the tedious way ;
With such a friend we joy to meet.
We supplicate thy longer stay.

4 Abide with us^ — for well we know
Thy skill to cheer the gloomy hour,
Like balm thy honied accents flow,
Our wounded spirits feel their pow'r.

5 Abide with us*^— and still unfold
Thy sacred, thy prophetic lore ;
What wondrous things of Jesus told !
Stranger, we thirst, we pant foi* more.

Q Abide with us — and still converse
Of him who late on CalvVy died ;
Of him the prophecies rehearse.
He was our friend they crucifiud.

7 Abide with us — our hearts are cold,
We thought that Israel heM restore ;
But sweet the truths thy lips have told^
And. Stranger, we conipiain no more

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8 Abide with us — we feel (he charm,
That binds us to our unknown friend ;
Here pass the night secure from harm^
Here, Stranger, let thy wanderings end.

Abide with us — to their request

The Stranger bow?, with smiles divine ;
Then round the bonvil liio unknown guest
And weary traveiUi-s rocliue.

10 Abide with us — omazM they cry.
As suddenly, whilst breaking breads
Their own lost Jesus meets their eye.
With radiant glory on his head !

1 1 Abide with us — thou heav'nly Friend,
Leave not thy folPwers thus alone :
The sweet communion here must end, —

T\w heav'oly visitant is gone ; T. Raffles.

HYMN 566. L. M.

New Tear.

HOW short and bow fleeting the year
Unheeded, unthought of, *tis past ;
And the sound but just skimm'd on my ear
To the day that is number'd its last ! ^'

2 But the circle returns on its course,
And the days are revolving again,
And thus is renew'd the still source,
Whence issue both pleasure and pain.

3 What changes with time do ensue.
How varied each aspect J see ;
Each object preseuts to my view,
A suitable lesson to me !

4 For tiuie must be brought to its close,
And ages will cease to be more.

All nature will bask in repose.
And varying seasons be o'er.

5 Bui yet ovet a\V «V\«kU ^utvive^
In beauty, vi\\\cVl tu\iv \i\A>^i» —

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Religion for ever shall live,
And be the survivor of worlds ;

6 And, proof 'midst the general scene,
'Gainst such devastation and woe.
Midst misery, calm and serene,
Unspeakable joy she shall know.

7 Oh, then, this is wisdom indeed,

To be cloth'd with such virtue as this,
And now while the offer is made,
To take the first proffer of peuce.

8 Then years will not waste me away,
But hear me with joy on their wing,
And I shall behold the glad day,

Whence life, never ending, sliall spring. LdverpoolMag,

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HYMN B67. L. M.

On Mark iv. ver. 37 to 41 inclusive.

OW oft on the ocean of life.
Do billows on billows arise ;
And the winds, with soul-harassing strife,
Blow clouds of dismay o'er the skies !

2 Then, the sails of prosperity torn, .
We are lefnitb the tempest to cope ;
And scarcely, our state's so forlorn.
Find room for the anchor of Hope.

3 Yet still with the compass of Faith,
And the chart of the Gospel on board ;
We may smile on the whirlpool beneath,
Assur'd that our pilot's the Lord.

4 And why should we ever mistrust
Him, who still in the steerage is laid ?
Tho' He seem to be sleeping at first.
He will rise when we call for his aid.

5 '* Ah, why did ye fear ?*' he will cry.
Then speaking His word of control,
All danger and terror shall fly.

And leave a sweet calm on the soul. E.'W— --^^

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HYMN 568. L. M.

Deiiring to Praise God.

ALMIGHTY aiitliorof my fmine.
To tbt*e my Tital |>ow'r8 belong ;
Tliy praiffp, (Jelightiul, glorious theme !)
Deiiiandb my heart, my life, my tongue.

2 My heart, my life, my tongue are thioe :
O be thy praise their blest employ !
Bit may my BOiig with angels join,
Nor sacred awe forbid the joy !

3 Thy glories, the seraphic lyre

O'i all its strings attempts in vain ;
Then how shall mortals dare aspire
In thought, to try th* unequal straia ?

4 Yet the great Sovereign of the skies
To mortals bends a gracious ear ;
Nor ttifl mean tribute will deApise,
It offered with a he^rt sincere.

5 Great God, accept the humble praise.
And guide my heart, and guide my tongue,
"While to thy name I trembling rs^ia^

The grateful, though un w ortby aong. Mrs. Steelb

HYMN 569. L. ^'!p

God the Soul's only Portion. Lam. iii. 4,

IN vain the world's alluring smile
Would my unwarv heart beguile :
Deluding world ! its brightest day,
Dream of a moment, fleets away !

2 Earth's highest pleasures, could they last,
Would pall and languish on the taste ;
Such airy chaff was ne*er designed

To feed tb* immortal, craving mind.

3 To nobler bliss my soul aspires.
Come, Lord, and fill these vast desires
pe thou my portion, here I rest,
Since of my uliuo^l msVv "^o^e^x.

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4 O let thy sacfed word impart
Its seaiiag influence to my heart ;
With pov^'r, and light, and love divine,
Assure my soul that thou, art mine.

9 The blissful word, with joy replete,
Shall bid my gloomy fears retreat.
And heav'n-born hope, serenely bright.
Shine cheerful through this mortal night.

6 Then shall my joyful spirit rise
On wings of faith above the skies ;
And when these transient scenes are oVr,
And this vain world shall tempt no more :

7 O may I reach the blissful plains.
Where thy unclouded glory reigns,
And dwell forever near thy throne

In joys to mortal thoughts unknown. Mrs. Stbble.

HYMN 570. 0. M.

Intreating the Presence of Christ in his Churches. Hag. xi. 7.

COME, thou desire of all thy saints.
Our humble strains attend,
While with our praises and complaiDts
Low at thy feet we bend.

d When we iffy wond'rous glories hear.
And all thy BufiTrings trace.
What sweetly awful scenes appear I
What rich unbounded grace !

3 How should our spngs, tike those above,

With warm devotion rise !
How should our souls, on wings of love,
Mount upward to the skies !

4 But ah ! the song, how cold it flows !

How languid our desire !
How faint the sacred passiop glows.
Till thou the heart inspire !

5 Come, Lord, thy love alone can raise

In us the beav'nly flame 3
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Th9fi shall our iips resound thy praistS
Our hearts adore thy oame.

^ Dear Saviour, let thy glory shine,
And fill thy dwellings here.
Till life, and love, and joy divioe
A heaven on earlh appear.

7 Then shall our hearts enraptured say,
Come, great Redeemer, come.
And bring the bright, the glorious day,

That calls thy children home. Mts. Stebli

HYMN 571. S. M.

The Heavenly Shepherd, i's. ^iii. 1|2,^9.

WHILE my Redeemer's near.
My shepherd and my guide,
I bid farewell to anxious tear,
My wants are all suppiy'd.

2 To ever-fragrant meads^
Where rii-h abundance grows.

His gracious hand indulgent leads.
And guards my sweet repose.

3 Along the lovely scene.
Cool waters gently roll.

And kind refreshment smiles serene.
To cheer my fainting soul.

4 Here let my spirit rest ;
How sweet a lot is mine !

With pleasurt*, food, and safety btkst ;
Beneficence divine !

9 Dear shepherd, \i I stray,
My wandVingfeet reatore.
To thy fair pastures guide ray w&y,
And let me rove no more.

f Unworthy, as I am,
Of thy protecting case,
Jesus, I plead thy gracio^^ name,
For all ny bo^ea at« >3i^\e« Vl%.v Srsn

HTMN 572. L. M.

Pula ozzviii.

HOW pleasing is the 9qt>oe, liQW «weet !
When kindred bouI^ in fneqciship joio ;
Whose joys and onm united mj9^
. In bands of amity divine. ^

2 Less fragrant was the ointment poor'd
On A^rottVi consecrated hevii.

When balmy sweets profusely s^ower'd,
Down to his sacred vesturH spread.

3 Not flow'ry H^rinon e'er displ'«y'd,
(Impearl'd witlr dew,) a fairer dif^ht ;
Nor Zion's beauteous liilis, array'd
In goldeu beams of morning light.

4 'Tis here the Lord iBdulgf^nf sheds
His kindest ^ifts, a heeveniy store ;
With life immortal crowns their beads,

When earth's frail comforts please no more. Stk^vb.

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HYMN SrS. L. P. M.

Lord'i Day Morning.

RE.\T God, this sacred day of thine
Demands our souls' collected powers ;
May we employ in work divine
Ttiese solemn, thene devoted hours !
O may our souls adoring own
The grace which calls us toihy t-hrone I

2 Hence, ye vain cares and trifles, fly !
Where God resides appear no more;
Omniscient Gud, thy piercing eye
Can every secret thought esiplore ;
O may thy grace our hearts pefine.
And fix our thoughts on things divioe.

3 The word of life, dispeos'd to-day,
Invites us to a heavenly hm$%;
May every ear the call obey,

B» vnty hmn a buoibie guctt I

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O bid the wretched sons oFneed
On soul-reviving dainties feed !

4 Thy spirit*8 powerful aid impart ;
O may thy word, with life divine,
Eng^age the ear, and warm the heart ;
Then shall the day indeed be thine,
Then shall our souls adoring own
The grace which calls us to thy throne. Mbs. Stbile.

HYxMN 574. L. M.

Psalm cl.

PRAISE ye the Lord ; let praise employ
In his own courts your songs of joy ;
The spaHous firmament around
Shall echo back the joyful sound.

^ Re(!Ount his works in strains divine ;

His wond'rous ^ orks how bright they shine !
Praise him for his almighty deeds.
Whose greatness all your praise exceeds.

3 Awake the trumpet^s piercing sound.
To spread your sacred pleasures round }
While sweeter music tunes the lute.
The warbling harp, and breathing flute.

4 Ye virgin train, with joy advance
To praise him in the graceful dance ;
To praise awake each tuneful string,
And to the solemn organ sing.

5 Let the loud cymbal sounding high,
To softer, deeper notes reply ;
Harmonious let the concert rise,
And bear the rapture to the skies.

6 Let all whom life and breath inspirOi
Attend and join the blissful choir ;
But chiefly you who know his word.
Adore, and Vo^%#xvd^m6^^\Ait^^'v^«^ixi>c>

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HYMN 575. C. M.

Gratitade.

HOW cbaog'd the face of nature shows.
How gay the rural scene !
A fairer blooin the flowers disclose.
The meads a livelier green.

3 While beauty clothes the fertile vale.
And blossoms on the spray.
And fragrance breathes in every gale,
How sweat the vernal day !

3 And hark ! the feather'd warblers sing 1

'Tis nature's cheerful voice ;
Soft music hails the lovely spring.
And woods and fields rejoice.

4 How kind the iqfluence of the skies !

These showers, with blessings fraught,
Bid verdure, beauty, frograocfi rise.
And fix the rating thought,

& O let my wondering heart confess,
With gratitude and love.
The bounteous hand that deigns tP blefa
The garden, field, ai\d ^rove.

6 That bounteous band my thoughts adore,

Beyond expression kind,
ITath sweeter, nobler gifts in store,
To bless the cravjng mind.

7 That hand, in this hard hei^r^of iniqe

Can make each virtue live.
And kindly showers of grace divine
Life, beauty^ fragrance give.

8 O God of nature, God of grata.

Thy heavenly gifts impart }
And bid sweet nvidiu^ion tpa^
Spria^ Wpginiog ii) my k»9^i I ^

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9 Inspired to pr&ide I then sliall join
Glad nature's cheertul song :
And love and gratitude divine
Attuue my joyful tongue. Mrs. Stbblb.

HYMN 576. L. M.

The RcHiirrection. Mali, xxviii. 2 4 .

^■^HE silent noon of n\c}\i was past,

*- The nrioon was bright in silver sheen,
Whvn sudden gloom the sky oY^rcast,
And qiiench*d in darkness all the scene.

2 The centinels around the tomb,
in which the murdorM Jesus lay,
Loek'd forward from the dreary gloom
With anxious eyes for coming day,

3 But, hark ! beneath the rumbling earth
Began with inward roars to rock.

As if her enffails from their girth
Were bursting with impetuous shock.

4 Th' affrighted soldiers rais'd their eyes
To angry Heav'n in fear-form'd pray'r I
But, lo ! new terror in the skies !

A mighty spirit in the air.

5 Like ligbt'nings tire his count'nance beam'd,
His garments glittered white as snow ;
WrappM in a blaze of light, he seem'd
Descending towards the earth belovr.

6 They sunk, in terror overwhelmed,
Struck to the quaking ground with dread ;
The iron warrior, mail'd and helm'd,
Lay pale and senseless as the dead.

7 Soon to the earth the seraph came.
Soon was the rocky door thrown wide.
The quick-returning vital flame
Re-animates the Crucified I

8 With radiant g\or} coicv^w'd tound^

Forth walks t\»Coi\c^\iww ^^ ^v^mvgj^%

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The prostrate seraph licks the ground,
£clips*d lu his Creator's light,

9 How cbaogM the scene ! — of late, the mirth
And passive scorn of soidiers rude:
But now, while they lie atretch'd on earth,
He walks, too glorious to be view'd.

10 Behold yon tyrant ! stript and bare,
. In his own fetters bound, he lies ;

His sceptre broken, while the air
Is troubled with his wailing cries.

1 1 Well roay'st thou wail ! the time draws nigh,
(This Resurrection seals the doom)

When thou, with all thy pow'r shalt die.
And all thy captives leave the tomb. J. M. O.

HYMN 577. C. M.

Widow.

THO' faint and sick, and worn away
With poverty and woe.
My widow'd feet are doom'd to stray,
'Mid thorny paths below ;

2 Be Thou, O Lord ! my Saviour still —

My confidence and guide !

I know that perfect is Thy will,

Whatever that will decide.

3 I know the soul that trusts in Thee

Thou never wilt forsake ;
And though a bruised reed I be.
That reed thou wilt not break.

4 Then, keep me, L#ord ! where'er I go —

Support me on my way ;
Though worn with poverty and woe,
My widow'd footsteps stray I

5 To give my weakness strength, O God !

Thy staff shall yet avail :
And though thou chasten with thy rod,

That staff shall never fail. ¥.. V^ — %,

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HYMN 578. C. M.

The Condescension of God. £tftgf Tiii. 27-

ETERNAL poviV, almighty God.
Who CAD approach thy tbroae t
Accessleas light is thy abode.
To angel-eyes uokaown,

2 Before the radiance of thine eye

The heav'ns no longer shtue,
And all the glories of the sky
Are but the shade of thine.

3 Great God, and wilt thou condescend

To ctsi a look below,
To this vile world thy notice bend.
These seats of sin and woe ?

4 But oh ! to shew thy smiling face.

To bring thy glories near-^

Amazing and transporting grace

To dwell with mortals here !

5 How strange ! how awful is thy love !

With trembling we adore :
Not all the exalted minds above
Its wonders can explore.

6 While golden harps, and angel tongues

Resound immortal lays,
Great God, permit our humble songs

To rise and mean thy praise. Mas. Stbsu

INDEX

TO THE FIRST LINES OP THE HYMNS.

RTBIN

Abide with us, the evening shades 565

Absurd and vain attempt to bind Qg4

Again our weeklv labours end '54

Again the Lord of life and li^ht 38

A God, a God, the wide earth shouts 515

Ah ! wretched souls, who strive in vain ^5

A joyful song to God 353

All earthly charms, however dear 47I

All hail, mysterious King 286

All hail, victorious Saviour, hail 287

All hail, redeeming Lord 488

All hail the power of Jesus* name 75

All-knowing God, 'tis thine to know 288

All nature feels attractive pow'r 480

All natuie speaks, lei men give ear 43

Almighty author of my frame 568

Almighty Maker, Lord of all 413

Almighty goodness, power divine 132

Almighty Maker, God I33

Amazing, beauteou' change 397

Amidst the heav'nly pow'rs sublime I93

And will the Majestv of Heaven 208

An! will the Eternal King 418

And is the gospel peace and love 289

And why do Christians thus contend 342

Angels, roll the rock away 18

Another six dayb' work ib done 542

Are not thy mercies sovereign still 415

Arise, and hail the happy day I5

Arise from thy wilderness state 544

As the good shepherd gently leads Qjf^

As we advance in wisdom's ways 178

As shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep 434

As showers on meadows newly mown H

At the portals of thy bonse 544

At thy command, our blessed Lord 291

Attend whilst God's exalted son 290

Attend, my soul, with reverent awe 402

Awake, my soul. I'ft up thine eyes 292

Awake oui drow>y s^oulsv^ 29S

Awake our souls, away ovfcars 294
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ua). mwakr mj ti

Awak«, my ua), mwakr i
Awake, and tine U'c h>pi
A«Bk', <<arMani,an(lbl.

Awakr, my coui. iu jnyful la^s
Away with rtUtMrrOn and fear
Atnj from pterj mortal care
Away with out (can, the [lad moniing appears

Beak mr, yr n>iril> nf the bleat
BprorrJrhavali'aHiifnl throne
firfnre the r'i<y dau of-tuv
" ~ ,*rtm'hi.'ncTily ilieme

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Hiebrililni
Ili>ha]d, where in a morlal form
Benold where, brealtiinRlovedivJoe
JlelioM the living tree
Behold, the blind [heir liiht rerelie
Behuld tbaf wise, that perfect law
Behold the lonz-expecled light
BehnldAfl ZioirslieBv.'nly khore
Behold the visions briRhlerpEraw
BHlold (he JiglU, nnnr st-e 1(' rise
Bi-lioldtt>esun,wtiDse cheerinc light
Behold the oew-born infant enev'd

Behold the comer-itnae

Behold the niicWty God

Betanli! tbemornini; lua

Behold the Invr. the jrene rona Inve

BIcii are Ihrsnulanbohearaud know

Blert are the sansturpeaK

BleMarethe flniblesiiulii tbatKe

Bless'd are the eyes that see

BleKi be the e«erla<tine r;»d

Blest intlrurior, fromliiy wbje

Blpf^B-d is the man whose lender care

Blow je theirmrjiFl. blow

Bfipht lionrreorinlelleclnal rayi

^ralth may JesuB dwell

By gr»ce the peat aalvalion comes

Caiaai' nronjH d is before
CHrstiHl Father. Sire at mao
Celestial i>orld»,yaDr Maker's oamc

Cel'ttial powV above
CA>ldren of tiie Henv'nly King
Chiislians, diimiuyoor fear
Children, in ; can lutd knowledge yonof

say

HYMN

Cbrisf s birth and circumcisioo too 456
Come, thou long-expected Jesus 6

Come, pay the worship GJod'reqnJres 25

Come, thou fount of every blessing 99

Come, let us join our cheerful songs 170

Come, thou almighty King 217

Come, sing a Saviour's power 2?9

Come, blessed Lord, descend and dwell SOQ

Come, sound his praise abroad 122

Come, holy Spirit, heavenly dove 4SS

Come, O thou universal Good 490

Come, sinners, to the gospel feast 432

Come, said Jesus* sacnfd voice 462

Come, worship at our Father's feet 496

Come in, thou blessed, honour'd Liord iOO

Come, ye who love the Lord 546

Come thou de»ire of all thy saints 570

Come serve the Lord with love and joy 268

D

Dacgrteiis of pity, tune the lay 481
David rejoic'd in God his strength 61

Dear Lord, behold thy servants here 257

Dear Lord, behold thy children here 340

B

Eault, my God, without delay 74

Kternal God, Almighty Cause 501

Eternal God, I bless thy name 303

Eternal Power, whose hi|:h abode 90S

Eternal source of Joys divine 411

Eternal source of life and light 414

Eternal and Immortal King 477

Eternal Sire, enthron'd on high 507

Eternal Spirit, source of light 555

Eternal pow'r, Almighty (God 57g
Exalted Prince of life, we own I9

Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss 228

Far from my tlioughts, vain worldf, b^ooe 504

Far from miMal cares retreating 29

Far hence, each superstition vain 524

Far from these scenes of night 552

Father, how wide thy glory shines . g5

Father of mercies, send thy grace 96

Father of mercies^ in thy word 2

Father of nil, omniscient mind I97

Father of lights, we sing til j Dame 205

Father Divine, thy pierelnr eye 506

Father of all, whose powerful voice 4jf5

Forsake^ ny soul, the tents of sin 474

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Folly baiM« apon the sand 303

Foo's in fhfir hea^'ts bt \\f\e and say S5

For ihoe, O (i* d. our runstant praise 137

Fmni nil V'n\ dviril bi'ltm- the skies 8

From .les«r*!> lotit tt liranrh did rise 101

From worship now thy church dismiss 35S

G

firvE to oar nod immortal psaisc 58j

fi;vr lo t*\*' I,..rd in rherrful .son^s 516

Gioi • he to Ni»d oi\ hi^h. Uallelojah 127

Glory to f io-' Oil hi)jr;i b** eiv^n 399

G"«l «- .1 sj T.i, iuot and wse 27

G-n' «i) rorrt»ct the wrid .'i^fi

(i."\ «if i.iv slicnptii lo I'ire 1 cry 107

r>i>(! ofiiui lives, w>i<>><<' iiouiit«'ou*( care 13L

Gi t* IS tl>e Lord, the he.ivrnly King 138

G( r' .noves in a my '•tenons way l^

Got' IS a name my >ioul adores 19S

G(mI in tue (i^ispel of his son 906

Gof' reigns, events in order tlow 307

G' dof my merry and my praise 395

Godour kind Master, merciful as just 413

G<»d of mercy, (lod of love 5i5

God, in his earthly temples, lays 547

God of my childhood and my youth 519

God is our refuse in distress 271

Go, worship at ImmanueKs feet 281

Go, faith a risen Saviour, fro 103

Grant us a visit, dearest Lord 519

Grateful notes and numbers bring 164

Greatest of beings, source of liCe 513

Great Father of man kind 308

Great is the Lord, his works of might 384

Great King of king*-, Kternal God 32

Great is the Lord our God 72

Great God. indulge my humble claim SO

Great God, attend while Zion sings 140

Great God, we give thee praise 182

Great God, at whose all-powerful call 190

Great God, how va^t is thine abode 202

Great God, to thee my grateful tongue ' 310

Great God, if nature weak and frail 400

Great God, whose all-pervading eye 482

Great God, the heave n*s well-ordered frame 548

Great God, this sacred day of thioe 57u

H

Had not the God of truth and lo ve 820

Had 1 the tongues of Greeks an d Jews . 354

Hail the day that sees him rise K

389

■TKN

I, happy morn, whose early ray 39

Hail, happy day, the type of rett 179

Hail, i^reat Creator, wise and good 13i

Hail, source of pleasures ever new 934:

Hail, thou oncendespised Jesus 427

Hail, the God of our salvation 325

Happy the man, whose wishes climb 560

Happy the meek, whose gentle breast 4fi3

Happy the man, whose cautious steps 501

Happy is he whose early years 955

Happy the church, thou sacred place 356

Happy the mind, where graces reign 357
Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes 13

Hark ! what distant music melts upon the ear 438

Hark ! what celestial notes 231

Hear what the Lord in vision said 143

He comes, Jehovah comes to bless J76

Hear what a saviour*s voice 240
High ill the heavens, Eternal God 67

Holy, holy, holy Lord 123

House of our Giod, with cheerful anthems ribg 224
How did my heart rejoice to hear 23

How large the promise, how divine 98

How does my heart rejoice 157

How beauteous are their feet 279

How well our great preserver knows 311

How shall the young secure their hearts 318

How blest thy creature is, O God 332

How rtch thy bounty, King of kings 359

How blest the sacred tie that binds 464

How blest the man, how more than blest 475

How bright that sun that makes oar day 114

How vast is the tribute I owe 533

How rich thy gifts. Almighty King 527

How great is our Creator, God ^7

How precioBS, Lord, thy holy word 549

How short and how fleeting the year 566

How oft on the ocean of life 567

How pleasing is the scene, how sweet 572

How changed the face of nature shows 575

I

1 AM, saith Christ, the way 84

I am the first and 1 the last 196

If friendless in the vale of tears I stray 2S8

If solid happiness we prize SS5

T\\ praise my Maker while I've breath 166
I'll bless Jehovah's elorious name 40

Immortal fountain of my life ■« 9S3

Immortal God, on thee we call 9S6

Impostare shrinks from light 359
Ininite ezcelleoce isthiae #

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390

HTxy

Id glad amazcmeot, Lord, I stand 313

Id God*s eternity 531'

In locial templet here we meet 5Si

Id ion|;s of lii|rhest praise 250

Inquire, ye pilf^rims, for the way 82

In the soft season of thy youth 53

In vain the world's allurinfi; smile 569

In vain the erring world inquires 3G0

In various forms, to saints of old 361

In Zion let the trumpet blow 113

I King the gospel day 254

I want a principle within 506

J

Jbhotah reigns, let every nation hear 175

Jehovah lives and be his name 263

Jerusalem, thou church divine 26il

Jesus, thou Everlasting King 362

Jesu'i, we sing tliv raatchle^ grace 363
Je«u*», the man of constant grief . 386

Jefrus shall reign whereVr the sun 10

JchUs [ love thy charming name 93

Jesuti his empire shall extend 110

Jesus, thou tion of love divine 177

Jesus our King his sceptre Hways 237

Join evVy heart and ev'ry ttmgue 252

Joy to the world, the Lord is come- 16

K

Keep silence, all created things ^

Kind Lord, before thy face 353

L

Let heathens to their idols haste 56

Ciet all the various tribes of men 62

Let him embrace my soul and prove ^1

fjet every mortal ear attend 100

Let us with a joyful mind 136

Let earth and iieav'n agree 163

Let all the earth their voices raise 169

Let men of high conceit and zeal S65

Let us adore tV Eternal Word 366

Let me but hear my Stiviour say K7

Let sorrow, Lord, my bosom fill 416

Let all the powers of music join 54

Let pure devotion rise 536

Lift your voice and joyful sing 185

Lo I what a speaking lustre shines 47

liOy what a glorious sij^ht aDiiears 81

Lo, what an entertiiining vTfw 276

Low at thy gracious feet I bend S70

I«o, God is here, let us adore 465

Long have I sat beneath the sound 401

hoDg and mouratuX is l\ie xn^V 21]

391 "

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Lord, what waa mao when made at first 4

Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand 24

Lord, we unite oAir hearts 112'

Lords of the worlds above 141

Lord, not to earth*s contracted span 227

Lord of the sabbath, bear our Vi-ws 967

Lord, what our ears have heard 968

Lord of life, all praise exoelline 146

Lord, we have wander'd from thy way 419

Lord of nature, source of li^ht 468

Lord dismi^s us w th thy i»Iessing 4^0

Lord, when my liiuu^hta ''elighted rove 478

Lord m:iy ihy nurat>te s '^i vaiits here 509

Lord, dost tn\iiis.iow a corner-stone 559

Loud let tlie :unetii! trumpet souud 78

Loud to the Pi nice of Heaven 369

M

Mark the soft falling snow 292

IVlay all our powers of mind 561

May sacred heat in^pire my tongue 243

May wf thine armour, Loni, put on 348

May that kind wisdom whose bright eye 116

Mediator, 8on of God 46

Mere human powVs shall fast decay 473

Mighty God, while Angels bless thee 94

Must christians pruy for noug: t 347
My dear Redeemer and my Lord
My Father ! cheering name
My heart and all my ways, O God

My God, the visits of thy face S7

My G d, in whom are all the springs 73

My God, permit my tongue 75

My God, my everlasting hope 280

My God, thy boundless love 1 praise 314

My God, permit me not to be 372

My God, tis to thy mercy seat 410

My God, all nature owns thy sway 550

My life*8 a shade, my davs 499

My soul, praise the Lord 551

My soul, bow lovely is the place 274

N

Nature with all her pow*rs shall sin^ 422
No peace my starving soul can find - 247

Not to our names thou only just an<^ trde 218

Not from relentless fate's dark won.b 309

Not diffrent food, nor different drtts 388

Not by the terrors of a slave 472

Now to the Lord a noble song 80

N6w let our voices join 91

Now shall our souls with pleasure raise 167

Now to the God to whom all might 381

sn

N«« to the Lord who built the tkiet ^

Mow shall my inward joys arise W

How, Lord, once moie thy church dismtM SSI

Now (o our God let praise^ riae 351

Now let a true ambition rise 471

Now bep^in the heav'nly theme w

Now in the face of Jesus, we 49i

Now blessing, honour, glory, praite 481

O

O bless the Lord, my soul J7J

O blessed soul- are tliey 408

O charity, thou heavenly inrace 9)IS

O come all ye sons of Adam and raise HO

0*er mountain tops the mount of God 974

O Father of mercy «J

O for a shout of sacred joy 71

O for a thousand tongues to sing 486

Of mortal life hnw short the date »

O God, my son, thy blissful rays ^

O God, my grateful soul aspires j48

O God of grace, before thy throne ^

O God my Father, 1 adore |7|

O happy church, celest a1 bride ^^

O happy is the man wito hears 3n

Oh ! source of uncreated light ™

O bow shall words with equal warmth 9l|

O how delifrhlful is the road 937

O Lord our fathers oft have told 70

O Lord, our heav*nl^ King ^OC

O Lord, my best desires fulfil 978

Old hoary winter now has ceasM his raging 428

O love, thou bottomless abyss 4H

O, my distrustful heart |7

One (general song of praise arise 590

On Zion his mo^t holy mount 7|

O praise ye the Lord, prepare anew song 1S»

O praise ye the Lord 981

O thou, by whose all-bounteous hand 979

O thou, the wretcbed's sure retreat 409

O thou, whose scales the mountains weigh £09

O thou, whose power the mountains form'd 598

O thou, to whose all-searching sight 555

O thou whose tender mercy hears 915

O thou who art above all height 557

O 'tis a lovely thing to see 119

8 or Father, tbron*d above the sky 980

br God, how firm bis proaise stands 498

Our heavenly Father calls ' 497

Out of the depths of sad distrcis 594

O Zion, tone thy voice 996

393

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Parent of good, thy works of might 199

I^tience, O what a grace divine 442

Pei'petual source of light and grace ^9

Prai8e the Lord who reign» above 165

Praise to thee thou great Creator 174

Praise to the Lord of boundless might 301

Praise to God, the great Creator 226

Praise to God, immortal praise 443

Praise Nature's King, the God whose glory shines 563

Praise ye the Lord, Yet praise employ 674

Precious bible, what a treasure 425

Prepare, tb' Bp|ikoiil«d herald cried SSI

Rejoice evermore with Angels above * 429

Return, my roving heart, return .504

Rise my soul and stretch thy wings 172

Rise every heart and every tongue 180

Rivers from Jesus flow 242

S

Saltation, O the joyful sound 86

Searcher of hearts, before thy face 417

See Israel's gentle shepherd stand 97

See from the ark the mystic dove 255

See the bright monarch of the day 508

Send dovi n thy blessing, gracious Lord 336

Shall we go on to sin 389

Shine forth, Eterral Source of light 420

Should famine o'er the mourning field 444

Shout, for the blessed Jesus reigns 487

Sing to the Lord a joyful song 119

Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name 121

Sing to the Lord ye distant lands 173

Sing, ye sons of might, O sing 191

Sing to the Lord, who loud proclaims 445

So did the Hebrew prophet raise 446

So let our lips and lives express 447

Songs of immortal praise belong 2S9

Sons of men, behold him far 334

Soon will appear a brighter sky 273

Strong is thine hand. Almighty King 236

sleep, sleep to-day, tormenting cares 35

Sweet is the work, my God, my King 37

Sweet is the mem'ry of thy grace 200

Sweet is the friendly voice that speaks 404

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Teach me the measure of my days 68

Thanks for mercies past, receive 469

That man is blest, who stands iu awe 505

The depths of wisdom who can find 41

The girts indulgent heaven bestows 522

The God Jehovah reigns 147

The joyful, happy day appears 264

394

BTXil

The Kio|r of itaints how fair his face 5

The lofty :)illar> of the skY 366

The heavens declare thy gfory. Lord (CM.) 58

The hraven^ declare tHy glory. Lord (L.M.) 59

The Lfird in Zioii placM* his name 21

Th'* Ixtrd isoii'' Shepherd, oursiiardian aod guide S2S

T'le I^»rd our i'ht'pherd fei ds his 6ock 941

The liOid of elory is my li^ht 65

The Lord, the SovVei^ii Kiiif; 383

The Lord my sheoherd is 63

The Lord in now rand wisdom reigns 44

The Lord on aif^h proclaim> IS

Tht> Lord mv pasture shall prepare 83

The Lord oi ^lory reigns, ne reigns on * '^h 976

The rising morn, the closing day 1119

The Prince of Peace is come Stt

Tbrre is a fountain fill'd with blood 9

Tfiere is a elorioos world on high 448

Ttiere it a house nut made by hands 449

The rolling year. Almighty Lord ,188

The Saviour calU, let every ear 431

The silent noon of night was pa«t 576

These glorious mind::, how bright they shine fi78

The traveller lost in night 531

The trifling joys this world can give 338

The thirsty earth receives the rain 533

Th' uplifted eye and bended knee 451

Th* unchangeable Jehovah saith 103

Th* Almighty stoops to view the skies 194

They that have made their refuge God 909

Thine is the throne, beneath thv reign SIO

This is the day the Lord of Life 36

This God is the God we adore 316

This do in mem*ry of your friend 450

This is the fast the Lord doth choose 341

This it the day the Lord hath made 151

Tho* faint and sick, and worn away 677

Though perfect eloquence adori^d 479

Tbou art mv portion O my God 153

Tbou art, 5 God, the life and light fiS

Thou great, all-knowing present God 18i

Tbou who sitt*st enthron*d above 187

Thoo dear Redeemer, dying Lamb S89

Through all the changing scenes of life 270

Thus saith the first, the great command 45S

Thus saith the high and lofty one 453

Tbos spake the Saviour when he sent 454

Thus the Eternal Father spake 90

Thy name, Almighty Lord 150

Thy word is like a heavenly light 154

Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord 155

Thy presence. Lord, gives pure delight 959

Tby name we extol, Jehovah our King 96&

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a, I.onl, our Eouli coafcii

.,.-ucu..'IioD, Lord
iiij wajB, O Lord, with wiw Aesiga
Tine wliip nni momrnliiwiriaway,
"Tia rund to praise Jehu Tali's name
TU by tny &tmit;th tlie n>ouataiiiB Bt4Dd
'Til by Ihf failh of joys to <-ome
Toonr Almigtity Maker l^ad

T«GMil iiriniy cy««. S.M.

Tb GodI lift my ^■y«. P.,M.
TnChri^tihfsoalhi' Faiherapake
To blew thy chosen race
to thee, my Und, my heart shall briDE
T» JeBOi, our eialtrd Lord
V Ttolhee, my God, my days ili* known
To God, il9 io Dree, mv Fi)ula!i|iirPS
Tothee, O God, we homage pay
To JesuB lifted up on hith
Ta naud'rprs iu the dianial road
To;our Creator, 4iod
To (hee, O God. my tho^Khls aarend
To thee, O God I mv prayer urendB
To praise (he Lord.br odr deli|chl
Triamphnnt arch, ihat GU'it the skj

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VtTU. mark of beaT'nly flame
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Wb are (he offspring of our Cod
■We Jove the volume of thy word
jrft\comr. thou doy nf reit
^■Welcome the hoof of Israel's race
r^Wbstdazz]>nEl>!:ht is Ihat which ehinn

■ *ffh*t glorioDs tidiLgi do 1 bear

■Wliat mdden glories did surprise
What wonders hath JehuvAh wrought
■What ghjTj gilds the sacred page
What Eea«n'ly wisdom has heslow'd
What is this withia me bnrniiig
What worki tif wladum, power and love
What Ibongh downy sluiiihert flee
WlHt bcHUteouj tisiuiii, dear aud bright
_^WheD as reluroBlhit solemn dny
^*h5»Goddescpndswilh men Indwell
* Wtarn my atlouith'd eyes behold
Wiien God would on the nenlilei rise
■Wbeu 1 survey life's varied scene
Wbro God rereal'd bi) Enuiious name
■Wben I survey this world
Wbn> manhall'd or. ihe niehtly i>laiD
■Wbcn Israel through the desei t gisBs'd

396

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'When the.ble8t comforter is nigh 457

llVhrn ^!)rani, fall of sarred awe^ 495

When A.''ia*8 miehty roiiqu*>ror died 514

IVheii thp ble«>t li^ht of day decliups li5

'Wherefore should man, frail child of clay 503

Wherewith shall I approach the Lord 26

Willie God my Father's near 907

While With rein«>rse and woe oppressed 405

'While thee I seek, protecting power 408

While thooehtless sinners choose 409

While sounds of war are heard around 118

"While here as wnnd'rinf; sheep we stray 511

While my Redeemer's near 571

"While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night 14

Who shall towards thy chosen seat 51S

Why sinks my weak desponding mind 90

"Why is my heart so cold 344

"Why does your face, ye humble souls 390

"Why should the servants of the Lord 535

Why thus dejected, O my soul 245

With ecstatv of joy 393

With SHCredf joy we lift our eyes 31

With joy we meditate the grace 82

With one consent let all the earth 124

With eye iro])artial Heaven's high King 204

With patient hope my God 1 sought 214

Ye sons of men, with joy record 95

Ye servants of the Almighty King 149

Ye servants of th' Eternal King 160

Ye biiundless realms of joy 162

Ye Angels that surround the throne 183

'V€ weak inhabitants of clay 195

Ye subjects of the Lord, proclaim 203

Ye holy souls, in God rejoice ■ 212

Ye favour'd children of tfie Lord 339

Ye glitt'ring toys of earth, adieu 421

Ye nyo^phs of bolyma, begin the song 439

Ye humble souls, complain no more 458

Ye thirsty snuls, approach the spring 459

Ye wretcned, hungry, starving poor 460

Ye followers of the 'Prince of Peace 467

Ye heavy-laden, come repose 510.

Ye realms below the skies 117

iLe. servants of the Lord 558

Yet saith the Lord, if David's race 144

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Zeal is that pure and heavenly flame 461

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