From the best bliss that earth im- parts We turn un-filled to Thee again. A - MEN.

2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee All in all.

3

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,
Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
Glad when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest when our faith can hold Thee fast.

We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay,
And long to feast upon Thee still;
We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

Make all our moments calm and bright;
Chase the dark night of sin away,
Shed o'er the world Thy holy light.
Bernard of Clairvaux, c. 1150: arr. Tr. Rev. Ray Palmer, 1858

143 (ROCKINGHAM OLD) L. M.

I MY God, and is Thy table spread?
And does Thy cup with love o'erflow?
Thither be all Thy children led,
And let them all its sweetness know.

2 Hail, sacred feast which Jesus makes,
Rich banquet of His flesh and blood!
Thrice happy he who here partakes
That sacred stream, that heavenly food!

3

Why are its dainties all in vain
Before unwilling hearts displayed?
Was not for you the Victim slain ?
Are
you forbid the children's bread?

4 O let Thy table honored be,
And furnished well with joyful guests;
And may each soul salvation see
That here its sacred pledges tastes.
Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755

Ob - servant of His heaven-ly word, And watch-ful at His gate. A-MEN.

Strong in the strength which God sup-plies Through His E-ternal Son. A-MEN.

Copyright, 1895, by The Trustees of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work

2 Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in His mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.

3 Stand then in His great might,
With all His strength endued d;
But take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God:

4 That, having all things done,
And all your conflicts passed,
Ye may o'ercome through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.

5 From strength to strength go on;
Wrestle, and fight, and pray;
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day.

6 Still let the Spirit cry
In all His soldiers, "Come,"
Till Christ the Lord descends from high,
And takes the conquerors home.

146 (LABAN) S. M.

I YE servants of the Lord,
Each in his office wait,

Observant of His heavenly word,

And watchful at His gate.

2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame;

Rev. Charles Wesley, 1749

Mark the first signal of His hand,
And ready all appear.

4 O happy servant he

In such a posture found!

He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned.

Gird up your loins, as in His sight, 5 Christ shall the banquet spread

For awful is His Name.

3 Watch: 'tis your Lord's command,

And while we speak, He's near ;

With His own royal hand,

And raise that favorite servant's head
Amidst the angelic band.

Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755

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I my cross have taken, All to leave, and follow Thee;

Perish ev ery fond am bi - tion, All I've sought, or hoped, or known;

Yet how rich is my con - -di-tion, God and heaven are still my own.

Je sus crying, "Who will go and work to - day?

Fields are white, and harvests waiting; Who will bear the D.S.-Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I; send

Loud and long the Master call-eth, Rich reward He offers free; A-MEN.