Their wealth and life for Christ resign,

Gladly their happy work pursue; The labour of their hands is seen, Their hands the face of earth renew, For Christ they gladly die or live. Some spots at least are lively green. 10. What can we offer thee, O Lord, 6. To dig the ground they thus be- For all the wonders of thy grace! (clod Fain would we thy great name

stow

Their lives; from every soften'd record,
They gather out the stones, and sow And worthily set forth thy praise:
The immortal seed-the Word of Dear object of our faith and love,
(prayers, To whom our more than all we

God:

They water it with tears and owe,

They long for the returning word: Open the fountain from above,
Happy, if all their pains and cares And let it on our spirits flow!
Can bring forth fruit to please 11. So shall our lives thy power
their Lord.

proclaim,

7. Jesus their work delighted sees, Thy grace for every sinner free, Their industry vouchsafes to crown; Till all mankind shall know thy He kindly gives the wish'd in- name,

The

crease,

(down: Shall all stretch out their hands

And sends the promis'd blessing to thee:
sap of life, the Spirit's powers, Open a door, which earth and hell
He rains incessant from above; May strive to shut, but strive in
He all his gracious fulness showers,
To perfect their great work of love.
8. He prospers all his servants' toils;
But of peculiar grace he chose
A flock, on whom his kindest smiles
And choicest blessings he bestows;

Devoted to their common Lord

True followers of the bleeding
Lamb;

By God belov'd, by men abhorr'd,
Distinguish'd by the hidden name.

vain;
(dwell
Grant that thy word may richly
Among us, and our fruit remain
12. O multiply thy sowers' seed,
And fruit we every hour shall bear ;
Throughout the world thy Gospel
spread,

Thy everlasting grace declare :
We all, in perfect love renew'd,
Shall know the greatness of thy

power,

Stand in the temple of our God 9. Here many faithful souls are As pillars, and go out no more.

found

(dow'd,

With power of heavenly love en

Full of the light of life, and crown'd (837.)

714.

Spangenberg.

T. 90.

As kings and priests, to serve their THE doctrine of our dying Lord, The faith he on mount Calvary

God:

With burning zeal for Christ they shine,

Their body, soul, and spirit give,

seal'd,

We sign, asserting every word
Which in his gospel is reveal'd;

As truth divine; and curs'd are they
Who add thereto or take away.

2. We steadfastly this truth main-
tain,

POUR out thy Spirit from on
high;
(bless;

Lord, thine assembled servants That none is righteous, no not one, Graces and gifts to each supply, That in the Lamb, for sinners And clothe us with thy righteous

slain,

We're justified by faith alone;

And all who in his name believe,

ness.

2. Within thy temple where we

stand,

(thee,

Christ and his righteousness re- To teach the truth, as taught by

ceive.

3. Our works and merits we disclaim,

Saviour! like stars in thy right

hand,

The angels of the churches be.

3. Wisdom, and zeal, and faith im

part,

(above,

Opposing all self-righteousness,
Ev'n our best actions we condemn
As ineffectual, and confess (trust, Firmness with meekness from
Whoe'er thereon doth place his To bear thy people on our heart,
And not on Jesus, will be lost. And love the souls whom thou

4. Christ is our Master, Lord, and God,

The fulness of the Three in One; His life, death, righteousness, and blood,

(keep;

By day and night strict guard to To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, Our faith's foundation are alone, Nourish thy lambs, and feed thy His Godhead and his death shall Our theme to all eternity.

sheep.

mand;

And while we speak, he's near:
Mark the first signal of his hand,
And ready all appear.
4. O happy servant he,

3. Watch: 'tis your Lord's com- To gain earth's gilded toys, or flee The cross endur'd, my God, by thee? 3. No, fearless I'll in deed and word Witness of thee, my gracious Lord: My life and blood I here present, If for thy truth they may be spent. 4. For this let men revile my name, He shall his Lord with rapture see, No cross I shun, I fear no shame; And be with honour crown'd. I no reproach nor sufferings dread; 5. Christ shall the banquet spread Is Christ with me, I'm not afraid. With his own royal hand, (head 5. Give me thy strength, O God of And raise that favourite servant's Amidst the angelic band.

In such a posture found!

Doddridge.

power;

(roar,

Then, let winds blow, or thunders I need not fear by sea or land, 717. T. 14. For thou, my God, wilt by me stand.

O, HOW should those be clean,

The vessels of the Lord! (who bear (841.)

719.

J. Winkler.

T. 56. How should those give themselves to YE who called:||: to Christ's service Who minister his Word! (prayer, are,

(prayer; 2. Cleanse me, O Lord,-my head, Join together:||: both in work and And a pure heart induce, (my feet, That I may be a vessel meet For thy most holy use.

3. O may the beamings of thy grace,
Reflected on my mien,
When call'd a sinful world to face,
Show where my soul has been.
4. Then shall I not be greatly mov'd
By envy or applause,
Content to be by thee approv'd,
And glorying in thy cause.

(839.)

718.*

Conder.

Venture all on him, our Lord,
Who assures us in his word,
We are always:||: objects of his care.
2. Showers of blessing:||: from the
Lord proceed,

Strength supplying :: in the time
of need;

For no servant of our King
Ever lacked any thing: (reed.
He will never :|: break the bruised
3. Lord have mercy :: on each land
and place,

Where thy servants :|: preach the
word of grace;

Life and power on them bestow,
Them with needful strength endow,
That with boldness :: they may
thee confess.

T. 22. SHALL I, thro' fear of feeble man, The Spirit's fire in me restrain? Aw'd by a mortal's frown, shall I Conceal the word of God most High? 2. Shall I, to soothe the unholy 4. May we faithful :||: in our service

throng,

(tongue; be,

Soften thy truth, aud smooth my Truly careful:||: in our ministry;

Keep us to thy church fast bound, 3. Thy powerful presence, Lord, In the faith preserve us sound,

thee.

(842.)

720.*

Schlicht.
T. 14.

display,

Often weeping:||: grateful tears 'fore Or else in vain the sun we see ;
Thou art our life, our truth, our way,
We have no comfort but in thee:
Vouchsafe to us thy unction, Lord;
Where'er obedient to thy call
We go, thy help to us afford,
And ever be our All in all.

LORD Jesus, who hast called us
To magnify thy name,
And preach the doctrine of thy cross
Amidst reproach and shame ;-
2. We thee entreat with one accord,

(846.)

722.

J. Gambold.

T. 22.

Thy ministers prepare (word, BE present with thy servants, Lord,
We look to thee with one accord;
Refresh and strengthen us anew,
And bless what in thy name we do.

To lead thy flock, and preach thy
With meekness, zeal, and care.
3. Nought can we do without thy
But by thy power we know, (aid, 2. O teach us all thy perfect will
Strong out of weakness we are made, To understand and to fulfil : (light ;
And conquer where we go. Z. When human insight fails, give
This will direct our steps aright.

(844.)

721.

T. 166.

3. The Lord's joy be our strength

and stay,

In our employ from day to day;
Our thoughts and our activity

O GLORIOUS Master of thy house, 'Thou know'st the thoughts of every breast; To thee each servant gladly goes, Thro' Jesus' merits hallow'd be. Like Noah's dove for peace and

Indeed the waters overflow (rest: (847.)

723.* T. 146. The guilty world, and us withstand; LORD, grant thy servants grace, Few will our mind and purpose "The needful gifts and unction, (mand. That with due faithfulness (tion;

know,

Few comprehend thy bless'd com2. But we can hope thy word and

grace

Will soften many a heart of stone: What means can win the human race?

The same which our poor hearts have won?

Tho' carnal reason stand to faith
Oppos'd, the wounded conscience
flies

To the bless'd doctrine of thy death
And all-atoning sacrifice.

They may discharge their func-
That all things as they ought

May punctually be done;
And with success, when wrought,

Their work vouchsafe to crown. 2. We pray thee, bless them all,

And prosper their endeavour,
In their important call

To serve thee, gracious Saviour:
Thou listen'st to our prayers,
And surely wilt uphold
The faithful ministers
Of thy redeemed fold.

724.* T. 185. Is unwilling

SINCE our Saviour call'd us to in- Aught that's good to be fulfilling.
Everlasting happiness,
And without the unction of his (852.)