HYMNS. 1 INVOCATION. C. P. M. THOU God of power, thou God of love, 2 Thee as our God we too would claim, And makes us heirs of heaven. 3 The veil that hides thy glory rend, And here in saving power descend, And fix thy blest abode; 2 Here to our hearts thyself reveal, C. M. ATHERED together in thy name, Thy faithful promise then fulfil, And, Lord, amongst us be. Though humble in the sight of men The earth can boast no prouder fane, 2 Thou, whose unbounded majesty 3 Whose power and wisdom, love and truth, Are evermore the same; Lord, be with all the souls on earth 8s, 7s & 4s. TN thy name, O Lord, assembling, Hear thy word with godly fear. Till thy glory Without cloud in heaven we see. 3 There, in worship purer, sweeter, 4 Full and pure, for evermore. L. M. THY presence, gracious God, afford; Now let thy voice engage our ear, 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, 5 Teach us to know and do thy will: S. M. THOU who art the Light That we may worship thee aright, 2 Our rising world obey'd Thy Godhead's high command: And all the heavenly host are sway'd By thy creating hand. 3 Yet all things made anew To wond'ring mortals seem, When the Eternal Word we view 4 O, be thou present now, And make thy mercy known, While at thy footstool, Lord, we bow, And our Deliv'rer own. LORD, we come before thee now, O, do not our suit disdain; Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain? 2 Lord, on thee our souls depend; Full salvation to each heart. 4 Comfort those who weep and mourn, Those that are cast down lift up; 5 Grant that all may seek and find COME, thou Desire of all thy saints, Our humble strains attend, While, with our praises and complaints, Low at thy feet we bend. 2 How should our songs, like those above, With warm devotion rise; How should our souls, on wings of love, Mount upward to the skies. 3 Come, Lord, thy love alone can raise In us the heavenly flame; Then shall our lips resound thy praise, 4 Now, Saviour, let thy glory shine, 5 Then shall our hearts enraptured say— Come, great Redeemer, come, 8 And bring the bright, the glorious day, 6s & 5s. LOD of our salvation! Be our strength and stay. Ever love and fear thee, In thy strength confide. 4 God of our salvation! Saviour, Prince of Peace! Boundless thy compassion, Infinite thy grace. 5 While with love unceasing, Grant us thy rich blessing, |