HYMN XLIX. Isaac went out to meditate in the field at even-tide. Is there a time when moments flow, It is, of all the times below, A sabbath eve in summer tide. If heav'n be ever felt below, So calm a season, sure, as this, May cause a heart on earth, to know Some foretaste of celestial bliss. Delightful hour! how soon will night Yet, there shall dawn at last, a day; HYMN L. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me. Mark viii. 38. JESUS! and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee! Asham'd of thee whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days. Asham'd of Jesus! that dear friend Asham'd of Jesus! yes, I may, Till then-nor is my boasting vain--- HYMN LI. The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord. Rev. xi. 15. JESUS shall reign, where'er the sun To him shall endless pray'r be made, Where he displays his healing pow'r, Let every creature rise and bring HYMN LII. How amiable are thy tabernacles. Ps. lxxxiv. 1. LORD of the worlds above; How pleasant and how fair, My heart aspires to thy abode, O! happy souls that pray, O! happy men that pay Their constant service there; They go from strength to strength, Till each in heav'n appears; O! glorious seat, when God our King Our willing feet shall thither bring. HYMN LIII. God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. 7. LORD, when our off'rings we present We but return what thou hast lent, Ourselves, our all, to thee we owe, The pow'r and willingness to give O Lord! our contributions bless And crown with happiest success, |