But will save from hell and sin; To perform his gracious word. 3. Tho' distresses now attend thee, cares BE still, my heart, these anxious 2. Brought safely by his hand thus 3. When first before his mercy-seat To trust his wisdom, love, and BEGONE, unbelief! for my Saviour is near, (pear; And for my relief he will surely apBy prayer let me wrestle, and he will perform, (the storm. With Christ in the vessel I smile at 2. Tho' dark be my way, yet since he is my guide, (provide; 'Tis mine to obey, and 'tis his to Tho' cisterns be broken, and creatures all fail, The word he hath spoken will surely 3. His love in time past me forbid- 4. Why should I complain then of Thro' much tribulation must f 5. How bitter the cup none Which Jesus drank up that poc 6. Since all that I meet with shall Though painful at present, 'twill J. Newton. 546. T. 79. THAT I am thine, my Lord and God, (blood, Ransom'd and sprinkled with thy Repeat that word once more,' With such an energy and light, That this world's flattery nor spite To shake me ever may have power. 2. From various cares my heart retires; Tho' deep and boundless its desires, own. 3. This is my joy which ne'er can fail, To see my Saviour's arm prevail, To mark the steps of grace; How new-born souls, convinced M sin, (cloan, Extol his name in every place. Yet by his precious blood male 4. With these my happy lot is cast, Thro' the world's deserts rude and Or thro' its gardens fair: (waste, Whether the storm of malice sweeps, Or all in dead supineness sleeps, 5. Yes, my dear Lord, in following Not in the dark uncertainly (thee, This foot obedient moves; 'Tis with a Brother and a King, Who many to his yoke will bring, Who ever lives and ever loves. 6. Now then my Way, my Truth, my Life, (strife, Henceforth let sorrow, doubt, and Drop off like autumn leaves: Henceforth, as privileged by thee, Simple and undistracted be My soul, which to thy sceptre cleaves. 7. Let me my weary mind recline 9. Now then the sequel is well weigh'd, I cast myself upon thy aid, Invites the helpless and the poor? 3. Did ever mourner plead with thee, (plea? And thou refuse that mourner's Doth not the word still fix'd remain, (vain? That none shall seek thy face in 4. That were a grief I could not bear, (prayer; Didst thou not hear and answer But a prayer-hearing, answering Supports me under every load. (God, 5. Poor tho' I am, despis'd, forgot, Yet God, my God, forgets me not; And he is safe and must succeed, For whom the Lord vouchsafes to plead. 548.* Cowper. T. 79. JESUS, our Guardian, Guide, and Friend, Now thy protecting wings extend, Thy children save from harm; Would Satan seek us to devour, Against his malice, craft, and power, Defend us by thy outstretch'd arm. P. Gerhard. 3. If the Lord protect me, Sin cannot affect me, Nought can do me harm; Although Satan rageth, Christ the storm assuageth By his mighty arm: Me with heavenly peace; Grief is chang'd to bliss: 550.* J. Frank. T. 22. JESUS, my All, my highest good, Who hast redeem'd me with thy blood, True counsel, comfort, help abound. 3. All who abide in faith and love, This truth in their experience prove, (trust That none who simply put their In Jesus Christ, can e'er be lost. 4. None can be so o'erwhelm'd with grief, But they in Christ may find relief; All misery, however great, His comforts can alleviate. 5. Jesus, my only God and Lord, What comfort does thy name afford; No friend on earth can ever be For faithfulness compar'd with thee. 6. Were health, and strength, and friends withdrawn, Were every earthly comfort gone, If I have thee, I have ev'n here What me eternally can cheer. 7. O Lord, preserve me sound in faith, Thine let me be in life and death; May nothing pluck me from thy hand, TO the hills I lift mine eyes, 2. Not the powers of earth or hell E'er thy Guardian can surprise: Careless slumber cannot steal 3. Thee, on evil's baleful day, 553. JESUS, lover of my soul, T. 205. While the raging billows roll, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the tempest still is high: Lead me in safety to the end. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, M. Moeller. Till the storm of life is past; T. 68. Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. 2. Other refuge have I none, 551.* THANKS for ever be, That thy strength doth us enable J. Neander. Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, O leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me: All my trust on thee is stay'd, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3. Thou, O Christ, art all I want, All in all in thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind: Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4. Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within: Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. C. Wesley. XXIX. PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 554. T. B. p. 110. The Holy Ghost, the Comforter, The church dothworship and revere. TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. LORD God, thy praise we sing, To thee our thanks we bring: Both heaven and earth do worship Thou Father of eternity: (thee, To thee all angels loudly cry, The heavens and all the powers on high: Cherubs and seraphs thee proclaim, And cry thrice holy to thy name: Holy is our Lord God, With splendour of thy glory spread The holy church in every place Throughout the earth, exalts thy praise. Thee, Father, God on heaven's Thy only and beloved Son, (throne, |