T. 184. The birds to hollow trees repair; WHEN rising winds and rain de scending. A near approaching storm declare, Thy wounds, my hiding place most Dear object of our hearts' belief, 2. The doctrine of Christ's blood Imparting life to us thro' faith, way. 6. But sinners, who with pungent smart Bewail the vileness of their heart, (is known; Who mourn because of unbelief, Thereby the Saviour's flock on earth Of sinners deem themselves the Of this the ransom'd sing before God's throne. 3. While human nature doth exist. So long of the whole gospel this 4. Should any virtuous seem to be, chief, 7. To such he saith, "Arise and As the foundation of our faith, |(327.) 277.* T. 22. And, in his robe of righteousness THE Saviour's blood and right(forted. eousness array'd, And power divine to do God's will; part; No more, for want of strength, good motions die, Since Jesus gives us constant victory. 10. We rest in Christ, and yet desire, (fire, My beauty is, my glorious dress; score Of all my guilt; this done away, Because his love our hearts doth 4. Therefore my Saviour's blood To serve his cause with all our might, and death Are here the substance of my faith; And deem our Saviour's burden And shall remain, when I'm call'd hence, light; Whene'er we fail, we think our- My only hope and confidence. selves to blame; (name. 5. For should I e'er so faithful If we succeed, we praise his holy prove, 11. Should self-complacency take Serve my kind Lord with zeal and Forget ourselves, and freely own, 6. Yet when my Saviour I shall see, is good, hath bestow'd. gain.' 12. Grace is the only wish and 7. Thus Abraham was sav'd by (are; grace, prayer Of those who God's dear children Believing in Christ's righteousness; They meditate by night and day, And all the ransom'd saints in light How they may due obedience pay In this blest song of praise unite :To Jesus, who redeem'd us by his death; (faith. 8. "All glory, power, and might And grace unmerited supports their pertain Zinzendorf. Unto the Lamb, for he was slain,. And hath redeem'd us by his blood," Directly come, who will, (heart, claim Then life and righteousness divine The power of Jesus' saving name. Thro' faith to us were given; 10. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee, That thou didst deign a man to be, And for each soul which thou hast made Hast an eternal ransom paid. 11. O King of glory, Christ the God's only Son, eternal Word, 12. Thy incarnation, wounds, and I will confess while I have breath, (328.) 278.* Z. Thus we God's happy people are, To taste more of thy grace, Flow'd thro' the wilderness; Grace keeps us inly poor; (330.) ing, Esther Gruenbeck. - WHEN a sinner in affliction Mourneth on account of sin, Feels the Spirit's deep conviction, T. 590. But no power of faith within :GRACE, grace, O that's a joyful 2. While the troubled soul is sighA welcome sound to all, (sound, Who clearly see and deeply feel, "Where shall I find Jesus, where?" The misery of the fall: And with tears of anguish crying,— Who rightly know the wretched "O that he my Saviour were!" Of sinners void of grace, (state 3. In a moment stands before us Ere Christ elects them to enjoy Jesus with his pierced side : In heavenly realms a place. Now we find, that he's desirous 2. Grace, how exceeding great to Us from wrath to screen and hide. Who, ready to despair, (those, 4. Thus the soul at once obtaineth Asham'd confess, and truly know, Pardon from the sinner's friend: How vile and weak they are; To true happiness attaineth, Yet grace, free grace, most sweetly And to life which hath no end. calls, Z. 280.* (331.) T. 14.13. To world and sin they bid adieu, If not the holy Lamb of God So perfected in love, Into the holy place, His blood and righteousness. 5. We know the righteousness Which he procur'd for all; 6. We know the Shepherd's love, The ninety-nine behind, The hundredth sheep to find. 281.* Z. 4. When thus the blessings of his 6. For we thro' grace are taught to think, Each sinner that we see May pardon, thro' Christ's precious blood, Obtain, as well as we: 7. Since Jesus' pardon, love, and grace, Produce an humble shame, And stir us up with thankfulness His goodness to proclaim. (333.) 282. T. 1.4. WITH glorious clouds encompass'd round, Whom angels dimly see, 2. Will he forsake his throne above, Thy wonderful design; (man, What meant the suffering Son of The streaming blood divine? 2. Tho' comforted, they still dis- 4. Didst thou not in our flesh ap Their own untoward heart; (trust And wonder, that the Lord to them Such mercy could impart. And live and die below, (pear, That I might now perceive thee And my Redeemer know? (near, 5. Come, then, and to my soul 4. Long my imprison'd spirit lay reveal (grace, Fast bound in sin and nature's The heights and depths of night; (ray, The wounds, which all my sorrows Thine eye diffus'd a quickening That dear, disfigur'd face. (heal, I 'woke, the dungeon flam'd with light; (free, (335.) 284. IN evil long I took delight, Unaw'd by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp'd my wild career. 2. I saw One hanging on a tree, In agonies and blood, Who fix'd his languid eyes on me, As near his cross I stood. Sure never till my latest breath Can I forget that look: (death, seem'd to charge me with his Tho' not a word he spoke. 3. It 4. I My conscience felt and own'd the guilt, And plung'd me in despair: saw my sins his blood had spilt, And help'd to nail him there. 5. Alas, I knew not what I did; But now my tears are vain; Where shall my trembling soul be For I the Lord have slain. (hid? 6. A second look he gave, which "I freely all forgive; (said, |