656.* T. 16. CHURCH of Christ, thy destinaIs to joy in him by faith; (tion He hath purchas'd thy salvation, He hath ransom'd thee from death. 2. Sin-sick souls, repair for healing To his stripes and bleeding wounds; Then retain a grateful feeling Of the grace which there abounds. 3. In all wants, in all distresses, Thence deriving sure relief; Looking daily unto Jesus, Who to gladness turns your grief; 4. Join his church in this confession: "I am sinful, weak, and poor, But my Saviour's birth and passion Prove to me the richest store:5. "Nought but Jesus' grace, his merit, (ness, And his blood-bought righteousIs the cause why I inherit Life, and peace, and holiness." 6. Jesus' death thy strength abideth, Church of Philadelphia; He who in aught else confideth, Goes Laodicea's way. M. Hehl & Z. 657.* T. 68. CHURCH of Christ, be glad, Praise thy Lord and Head; Grounded on thy Saviour's merit, That thou 'rt filled with his Spirit Is perceiv'd, and this Proves that thou art his: 2. For the Lamb of God In his ransom'd congregation; Grace and truth abound 3. Strength to grow and thrive Balth. v. Promnitz. 658.* T. 114. BRIDE of the Lamb, thou favor'd congregation, (nant-flock, Thou fruit of Jesus' cross, dear coveSecurely built on him, the eternal rock, (vation, Rejoice in him, the God of thy salReap all the blessings he design'd for thee, Grow in his grace and knowledge constantly. 2. Thy glory be to all the world displayed, (claim; Awake, put on thy strength, JeruTo all mankind his dying love prosalem, And in thy beauteous garments be arrayed; Break forth, extend thy borders everywhere, (may share. That thousands still thy happiness Gregor 2. Grounded on thy Saviour's merit, Bless'd in his communion sweet, Destin'd heaven to inherit, And the church above to meet: 3. Witness here to all around thee Of thy Saviour's dying love; Testify, "He sought and found me, Else I still should restless rove." 4. Evidence by word and action, That thy faith is not in vain, That thy highest satisfaction Centres in the Lamb once slain. 5. By love's closest bonds united, As the Lord's own family, Be to serve his name excited, Be to him a fruitful tree. 6. Grant, Lord, to thy congregation, What adorns her in thy sight; Let her walls be call'd Salvation, Be her glory, shield, and light. 660. T. 119. PRAISE the Lord :||: 2. Gracious Lord, :||: 3. As thy sheep :||: 4. Might we all, :||: 5. We entreat, :||: ON thy ransom'd congregation, Life and health to us dispense. There fulfil thy bless'd intent. 3. Take us under thy protection, Grant us to obey thy voice, Simply follow thy direction, To thy will resign our choice. 4. Of each weight still more divested, Freed from every earthly view, Be our purpose, unmolested Our high calling to pursue. 5. Thus may we, as thine anointed, Walk 'fore thee in truth and grace; In the path thou hast appointed, Till we reach thy dwelling-place. 663.* T. 26. O LORD, lift up thy countenance O THOU, whose mercies far exceed 2. Lord Jesus, let us be thine own, Shall see thee face to face. 3. Shelter our souls most graciously Z. Herberger and others. 668.* T. 106 or 90. LORD, may not one among us be Who trifles with his call of grace, We all to thee may faithful prove. |