1 GENTLY, Lord! Oh! gently lead us 2 When temptation's darts assail us, 3 In the hour of pain and anguish, 4 And, when mortal life is ended, Soon shall close thine earthly mission, Hope soon change to glad fruition, 509. (985.) To perform his gracious word. (982.) 3 Though distresses now attend thee, Something still to do or bear: Child of heaven, shouldst thou repine? 2 Haste, then, on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer! Heaven's eternal day 's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there : 4 Oh! that I could now adore him, John Fawcett, 1782. 510. The Promises of Christ. (990.) 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord! Is laid for your faith, in his excellent word! [hath said, What more can he say, than to you he You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, Oh! be not dismayed; I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; [thee to stand, I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 5 E'en down to old age, all my people shall prove 6 My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love: And, when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, [be borne. 511. 1 [sake." -- no, never, no, never for1787. The Home above. K (991.) My rest is in heaven, my rest is not here, Then why should I murmur when trials appear? Be hushed, my dark spirit! the worst that can come, [thee home. But shortens thy journey, and hastens 2 It is not for me to be seeking my bliss, And building my hopes in a region like this; I ask not my portion, I seek not my rest, Till I find them, O Lord! in thy sheltering breast. Henry Francis Lyte, 1833. HORTON. 3 7s Xavier Schnyder von Wartensee, 1786. 9:53 Cast thy bur - den on the Lord, Only lean up - on his word; 6 Onward, then; to battle move; 514. First 10 lines, Henry Kirke White, 1806. Completed by Fanny Fuller Maitland, 1827. All-sufficient Grace. 1 WAIT, my soul! upon the Lord, To his gracious promise flee, Laying hold upon his word, (1000.) "As thy days thy strength shall be." 2 If the sorrows of thy case Seem peculiar still to thee, God has promised needful grace; "As thy days thy strength shall be.” 3 Days of trial, days of grief, In succession thou mayest see; This is still thy sweet relief, "As thy days thy strength shall be.” 4 Rock of ages! I'm secure, With thy promise, full and free, Faithful, positive, and sure, "As thy days thy strength shall be." William F. Lloyd, 1835. AGATHA. 6s. 8 LINES. From Carl Maria Von Weber, 1820. My Je-sus! as thou wilt! Oh! may thy will be mine; In- to thy hand of love "Mein Jesu! wie Du willst!" 1 MY JESUS! as thou wilt! I would my all resign; My Lord! thy will be done! 2 My Jesus! as thou wilt! (1006.) Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear: My Lord thy will be done! 3 My Jesus! as thou wilt! If loved ones must depart, Suffer not sorrow's flood To overwhelm my heart: For they are blest with thee; Their race and conflict won; Let me but follow them; My Lord thy will be done! 4 My Jesus! as thou wilt! All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene 518. Ger., Benjamin Schmolke, 1716. Tr., Jane Borthwick, 1854. Thy Way, not mine. 1 THY way, not mine, O Lord! 2 Choose thou for me my friends, Not mine,-not mine, -the choice, Be thou my Guide, my Strength, My Wisdom, and my All. (1007.) Horatius Bonar, 1857. |