38th P. M. 86, 86, 88. 615 THOU The evening sacrifice. OU, Lord of life, whose tender care Here, lowly, at the hour of prayer, We bless thy gracious hand, and pray 2 With prayer, our humble praise we bring, Lord, teach our hearts thy love to sing; 8 Thou, blessed God, hast been our guide, And when this life's sad journey 's past, 4 In our Redeemer's name, for all Prostrate, O Lord, before thee fall, Bend from thy throne of earth and skies, 616 Evening: Cheerful confidence. I mercy, Lord, remember me, And grant to me most graciously C. M. 2 With cheerful heart I close mine eyes, O, in the morning let me rise last 3 Or, if this night should prove my 617 10th P. M. 8 lines 88. Evening: Perfect security. INSPIRER and Hearer of prayer, My all to thy covenant care divine, 1, sleeping or waking, resign. 3 Their worship no interval knows; Their chorus forever shall join; 618 C. M. Evening: Angelic guardianship. 2 Each thought and deed his piercing eyes With strictest search survey; The deepest shades no more disguise, 8 Whom thou dost guard, O King of kings, Shall they securely rest. 4 Thy angels shall around their beds Their constant stations keep: Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads, 5 May we with calm and sweet repose, 619 L. M. Sabbath evening: Thy kingdom come. MILLIONS within thy courts have met, Millions this day before thee bow'd; Their faces Zionward were set, Vows with their lips to thee they vow'd. 2 But thou, soul-searching God! hast known The hearts of all that bent the knee; And hast accepted those alone, Who in the spirit worshipp'd thee. 8 People of many a tribe and tongue, 5 Thy poor were bountifully fed, Thy chasten'd sons have kiss'd the rod; Thy mourners have been comforted,- The pure in heart have seen their God. 6 Yet one prayer more;-and be it one, In which both heaven and earth accord ;Fulfil thy promise to thy Son: Let all that breathe call Jesus Lord! 620 Night. L. M. THEE, in the watches of the night, L. M. Self-dedication to the Lord. 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, 622 Peace, love, and unity. C. M. 0 LORD, another day has flown, Are met once more before thy throne, 2 Thy heavenly grace to each impart; And shed abroad in every heart 3 Our souls, obedient to thy sway, 4 Thus chasten'd, cleansed, entirely thine, A flock by Jesus led, The sun of holiness shall shine 5 And thou wilt turn our wand'ring feet; -" And thou wilt bless our way, Till worlds shall fade, and faith shall greet The dawn of endless day. 623 32d P. M. 884, 884. Tribute of gratitude. ATHER of spirits! hear our prayer; FATHER, of rose, our comforter, Our strong abode: To thee our thankful hearts we raise, 2 Thy gentle hand hath smooth'd our way; Fed and sustain'd us day by day; In thee we move: |