5 Oh Lord! if I am one of thine, The Shepherd of his People. L.M. I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth his life for the Sheep. 1 know my Sheep, and am known of mine.-JOHN x. 11, 14. JESUS, the Shepherd of the Sheep! The flock for which thou cam'st from The flock for which thy life was given ! 2 Thou saw'st them wand'ring far from Secure as if from danger free: [thee, Thy love did all their wand'rings trace, And brings them to a "wealthy place." 3 O guard thy Sheep from beasts of prey, 4 Secure them from the scorching beam! 5 O may the Sheep discern thy voice, 6 Lord, bring thy Sheep that wander yet, 82. The Shepherd of his People. 7s. He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd: he shall gather the Lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.— ISAIAH XL. 11. HAPPY soul, that, free from harms, Far removes each anxious care; 2 Oh! that I might so believe, Smile at the destroyer nigh: 3 Shepherd, seek thy wandering sheep, 4 Live (till all thy life I know), 83. The Strength and Righteousness of his People. C. M. I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.PSALM lxxi. 16. MY Saviour, my Almighty Friend, Where will the growing numbers end, 2 Lord, thou my trust and refuge art, Still to my soul thy grace impart, 3 My feet shall travel all the length And march with courage in thy strength, 4 When I am fill'd with sore distress, 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell My soul redeem'd from sin and hell 6 Awake, awake, my tuneful pow'rs; 'I'll entertain the darkest hours, Nor think the season long. 84. The Strong Hold. 104th. Turn ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to-day do I declare that I will render double to thee. ZECH. ix. 12. 2 3 Should justice appear, Yet be of good cheer, Then dry up your tears, 4 "None will I cast out "Who come," saith the Lord, Ye mourners of Sion, For ever rely on Your Saviour and live. 85. The Sun of Righteousness. 8—8—6. The Lord GOD is a Sun and Shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.-PSALM Ixxxiv. 11. LIGHT of the world, thy beams I bless; On thee, bright Sun of Righteousness, |