292. S. M. ANONYMOUS. The Spirit and the Bride say, Come.' 1 THE Spirit in our hearts Is whispering, sinners, come! The Bride, the church of Christ, proclaims 2 Let him that heareth say Let him that thirsts for righteousness, 3 Yes, whosoever will, And freely drink the stream of life; 4 Lo! Jesus, who invites, 293. C. M. *MRS. STEELE. Invitation to the Gospel Feast. 1 YE wretched, hungry, starving poor, Behold a royal feast, Where mercy spreads her bounteous store For every humble guest! 2 See, Jesus stands with ! open arms 3 In Jesus' condescending heart 4 Come then, and with his people taste While hope attends the sweet repast, 5 There, with united heart and voice, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice 6 And yet ten thousand thousand more Ye longing souls, the grace adore ;- 294. L. M. The Same. ANONYMOUS. 1 COME, sinners, to the gospel feast; For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 'Have me excused'- why will you say?— 3 Come, then, ye souls by sin oppressed, Ye poor and maimed, halt and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 See him set forth before your eyes! Behold the bleeding sacrifice! His boundless love doth all embrace; And we are freely saved by grace. 5 Ye who believe his record true Shall sup with him, and he with you; Come to the feast, you're saved from sin, And Jesus waits to take you in. 295. C. M. ANONYMOUS. Ho, every one that thirsteth!? 1 YE thirsty souls, approach the spring 2 How long to streams of false delight How long your strength and substance waste 3 My stores afford those rich supplies 4 With you a covenant I will make, The hope which gladdened David's heart 5 Behold, he comes! your leader comes, 6 See, nations hasten to his call Islands unknown shall bow to him, 296. C. M. MRS. STEELE. The Same. 1 THE Savior calls,-let every ear Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear; 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, 3 Here springs of sacred pleasure rise 4 Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy's voice; 5 Dear Savior, draw reluctant hearts; And take the bliss thy love imparts, 297. C. M. WATTS. Invitation to the Gospel Feast, 1 LET every mortal ear attend, 2 Ho! all ye hungry, starving souls, 3 Eternal wisdom has prepared And bids your longing appetites 4 Ho! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die Here you may quench your raging thirst 5 Rivers of love and mercy here Salvation in abundance flows, 298. 7s M. MRS. BARBAULD. The Weary, Pained, and Guilty, invited.. 2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn, 3 Ye who, tossed on beds of pain, |