WHEN by adversity I'm tried, 2. I'll trust my great physician's skill, Resign'd obey his blessed will: (fit, For each disease he knows what's He's wise and good, and I submit. 3. Altho' his medicine cause me smart, And wound me in the tenderest It is with a design to cure; (part, I must and will his touch endure. 4. Lord Jesus Christ, afford me grace, In every trial thee to praise; 528. W. Foster. T. 14. O THOU, whose mercy guides my way, Though now it seem severe, Forbid my unbelief to say, There is no mercy here. 'TIS my happiness below, Trials must and will befall; 2. God in Israel sows the seeds Trials make the promise sweet; My Jesus, when wilt thou draw near | His aim accomplish'd, each shall see Until the waves of misery 2. Till then, though clouds inclose Mine ear shall listen for the sound Of thy dear footsteps in the night; Thus waiting till the morn appear When thou upon my soul shalt rise, And with sweet words of promise cheer, (eyes. And heal my wounds, and dry my Morton. 531. T. 590. WHAT tremblings seize the traveller's soul Beneath the darkening sky, While awful thunders round him And lightning flashes nigh; (roll, Soon as the sun again is view'd, The clouds are all dispers'd, The face of nature is renew'd, Joys on the pilgrim burst. 2. While passing thro' this shadow'd To yonder blissful land, (vale, Black storms and tempests us assail, O'er which we've no command: Unerring Wisdom thus permits His children to be tried; 3. Afflicted souls, await the end 4. By Christ we're screen'd with tender care From vain and worldly noise: Ye who God's happy children are, Can in the Lord rejoice, And walk in union with your God, Who is your nearest friend, Upon life's rough and dangerous In safety to the end. (road, 3. What is his covenant of love? A covenant firm and sure; Hills may depart, and mountains move, And yet it shall endure. 4. 'Tis, that the kindness of our God 5. That He will guide us, whom no power Nor craft can e'er withstand, That not temptation's darkest hour Shall wrest us from his hand; 6. That truth and mercy, while we've breath, Shall compass us around, And that with him shall after death Our glorious lot be found. 7. In all distress to him I'll cry, I'll humbly trust his word; 8. O the rich blessings which accrue 535. T. 9. WHAT, my soul, should bow thee down? Perils or temptation?— 2. Cast thy burden on the Lord, 3. Mention to him every want, Yea, whate'er may grieve thee; If for comfort thou dost pant, Jesus will relieve thee. 4. Turn, my soul, unto thy rest, 5. Mourn whene'er thou hast forgot 6. Earthly things do not regard, Cennick. 536.* T, 16. STORMS of trouble may assail us, Yea, life's vessel overwhelm; Yet no danger need appal us, If our Saviour guide the helm. 2. If with willing resignation, Free from care we acquiesce In his ways, his consolation Will alleviate our distress. 3. God is mighty to deliver, None his power can withstand; In all trials whatsoever He will be our gracious friend. 4. When his hour strikes for re- To flee the good I would pursue, lieving, Help breaks forth amazingly, J. D. Herrnschmidt. SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies, 4. Times, temptation's power to prove, Times to taste the Saviour's love; Ryland. 538. T. 96, or 90. WHEN gathering clouds around I view, (few, And days are dark, and friends are On Him I lean, who, not in vain, Experienc'd every human pain: He sees my wants, allays my fears, And counts and treasures up my tears. 2. If aught should tempt my soul to stray Or do the sin I would not do; Still He, who felt temptation's power, Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 3. If wounded love my bosom swell, Deceiv'd by those I priz'd too well, He shall his pitying aid bestow, Who felt on earth severer woe; At once betray'd, denied, or fled By those that shar'd his daily bread. 4. When vexing thoughts within me rise, (dies, And, sore dismay'd, my spirit Yet He, who once vouchsaf'd to bear (way, MY Redeemer knoweth me, From heavenly wisdom's narrow Both in joy and in affliction; M T. 83. O my soul, now joyful be, 2. Unexampled is that love, All sorrow and sadness far distant 5. I plead thy rich promise, O give me to drink: (would sink By which we're with him con- With fervour of spirit I wholly nected; O FOUNTAIN eternal of life and stream rolls, (thirsty souls. Whose waters flow ample for all 2. Let him that is thirsty, encouraging call, (for all; Now drink of the waters abounding See where the glad river Flows full from the Giver; All ye who are ailing and needy draw nigh, (wants will supply. This well-spring ne'er-failing your 3. Here come I, my Shepherd, athirst after thee, (my plea; In mercy receive me, for mercy's The word thou hast spoken Can never be broken; Thou know'st I am needy and greatly distress'd, (find rest. Thou callest the weary to come and 4. Thou river of life dost refresh heart and mind, (good find: Those whom thou enrichest eternal Amidst tribulation The cup of salvation Into thy love's ocean; O let true devotion My heart be impelling still on ward to move (love. To Zion, thy dwelling, the city of 6. Should bitter be mix'd with the sweet of my cup, O grant me with joy all self-will to give up: The cup of dire sorrows, Which thou hast drank for us, To thine thou dost offer in this world of pain; With thee they here suffer, with thee they shall reign. 7. O therefore, Lord Jesus, permit me to rest, Where saints are no longer by suffering oppress'd; Where joys beyond measure, And fulness of pleasure In glory transcendent the conquerAnd where crowns resplendent the ors share, (faithful shall wear. 541. C. I. Koitsch. T. 585. O MY soul, what means this sad ness, Wherefore art thou thus cast down? And rejoice in his great name. |