546 COM The work accomplished. C. M. YOME, O my God, the promise seal, Now in my waiting soul reveal The virtue of thy love. 2 I want thy life, thy purity, Thy righteousness, brought in: I ask, desire, and trust in thee To be redeem'd from sin. 3 For this, as taught by thee, I pray, Thou wilt, in me, thy power display; 4 Let anger, sloth, desire, and pride, Be cast into the crimson tide 5 Saviour, to thee my soul looks up, I claim the blessing now. 6 'Tis done; thou dost this moment save— With full salvation bless; Redemption through thy blood I have, 547 Q The evidence of perfect love. L. M. UICKEN'D with our immortal Head, 2 Saved from the fear of hell and death, With joy we seek the things above; And all thy saints the spirit breathe Power o'er the world, the flesh, and sin, We through thy gracious Spirit feel: Full power the victory to win, And answer all thy righteous will. 4 Pure love to God thy members find; 548 1st P. M. 6 lines 8s. The witness of entire consecration. COME, Holy Ghost, all-quick'ning fire, Come, and in me delight to rest; 3 Eager for thee I ask and pant, 4 My peace, my life, my comfort thou, MEANS OF GRACE. 549 PRAYER AND INTERCESSION. Design of prayer. PRAYER is appointed to convey L. M. The blessings God designs to give: Long as they live should Christians pray; They learn to pray when first they live. 2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress; If cares distract, or fears dismay; If guilt deject; if sin distress; In every case, still watch and pray. 3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak: Though thought be broken, language lame, Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak; But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 4 Depend on him; thou canst not fail; Make all thy wants and wishes known; Fear not; his merits must prevail : Ask but in faith, it shall be done. C. M. 550 PRAYER is What is prayer? the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd or unexpress'd; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh,- 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, His watchword at the gates of death,~ 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, While angels, in their songs, rejoice, 6 O Thou, by whom we come to God, 551 FROM The mercy-seat. L. M. ПROM every stormy wind that blows, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 2 There is a place, where Jesus sheds 3 There is a scene, where spirits blend, 4 Ah! whither could we flee for aid, 5 There, there on eagles' wings we soar, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, While glory crowns the mercy-seat. 552 JESUS ESUS, thou sov'reign Lord of all,— The same through one eternal day,— Attend thy feeblest foll'wer's call, And O, instruct us how to pray! 2 We cannot think a gracious thought, 3 Come in thy pleading Spirit down 553 Pray without ceasing. C. M. HEPHERD Divine, our wants relieve To all thy tempted foll❜wers give 2 Long as our fiery trials last,- 3 Till thou thy perfect love impart ; Be this the cry of every heart,-- |