WHEN by adversity I'm tried,
In God, my rock, I will confide;
Midst trials, whatsoe'er they be,
Rely on his fidelity.

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;
O let thy sacred will be mine,
To thee myself I now resign.

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,
Not to live without the cross;
But the Saviour's power to know,
Sanctifying every loss:

Trials must and will befall;
But, with humble faith to see
Love inscrib'd upon them all,
This is happiness to me.

2. God in Israel sows the seeds
Of affliction, pain, and toil; (weeds,
These spring up, and choke the
Which would else o'erspread the
soil:

Trials make the promise sweet;
Trials give new life to prayer;
Trials bring me to his feet,.
Lay me low, and keep me there.
3. Did I meet no trials here,
No correction by the way,
Might I not with reason fear,
I should prove a cast-away?
Worldlings may escape the rod,
Sunk in earthly, vain delight;
But the true-born child of God
Must not, would not, if he might.

Until the waves of misery
At thine almighty word shall cease;

2. Till then, though clouds inclose
me round,
(sight,
And darkness hide thee from my

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;
But he that to God's will submits,
With strength shall be supplied.

3. Afflicted souls, await the end
Appointed by our God;
From him deliverance shall descend
With great increase of good:
Whate'er the dispensation be,
Which he to send finds meet,

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
Shall ne'er from us depart,
That equally his smile or rod
Displays his loving heart;-

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;
Nothing I ask will he deny,
For is he not my Lord?

8. O the rich blessings which accrue
To all who love his name;
His gifts are every morning new,
His bounty still the same.

535.

T. 9. WHAT, my soul, should bow thee down?

Perils or temptation?—
Is not Christ upon the throne
Still thy strong salvation?

2. Cast thy burden on the Lord,
Thy almighty Saviour:
He who death for thee endur'd,
Surely will deliver.

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,
Quickly turn to Jesus;
In his presence thou art blest,
He to thee is gracious.

5. Mourn whene'er thou hast forgot
Him, whose great compassion
Never fails, whose blood hath bought
Thy complete salvation.

6. Earthly things do not regard,
Trust in Jesus' favour;
He will be thy great reward
And thy shield for ever.

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.

lieving,

Help breaks forth amazingly,
And, to shame our anxious grieving,
Often unexpectedly.

J. D. Herrnschmidt.

SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise!
All my times are in thy hand,
All events at thy command.
2. Thou didst form me in the womb,
Thou wilt guide me to the tomb;
All my times shall ever be
Order'd by thy wise decree :-
3. Times of sickness, times of health,
Times of penury and wealth,
Times of trial and of grief,
Times of triumph and relief,—

4. Times, temptation's power to prove,

Times to taste the Saviour's love;
All is fix'd-the means and end,
As shall please my heavenly Friend.
5. Plagues and death around me fly;
Till he bids, I cannot die;
Not a single shaft can hit,
Till the God of love sees fit.

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

M

T. 83.

O my soul, now joyful be,
Trust thyShepherd's kind direction:
His own sheep he knows by name,
And to bless them is his aim.

2. Unexampled is that love,

All sorrow and sadness far distant 5. I plead thy rich promise, O give me to drink: (would sink

nected;

O FOUNTAIN eternal of life and
of light, (seek it aright,
Where all find refreshment, who
Pure spring of salvation,
And true consolation,
From God's holy temple thy living

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?
Let thy griefs be turn'd to gladness,
Bid thy restless fears begone;
Look to Jesus:||:

And rejoice in his great name.
2. Tho' ten thousand ills beset thee
From without and from within,
Jesus saith, he'll ne'er forget thee,