2 So pilgrims, on the scorching sand, Long for a cooling stream at hand- 4 Not all the blessings of a feast 5 Not life itself, with all its joys, 6 Thus, till my last expiring day, 33. L. M. WATTS. Watchfulness and Brotherly Reproof. Ps. 141 1 My God, accept my early vows, Like morning incense, in thy house; And let my nightly worship rise 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord, From every rash and heedless word; Nor let my feet incline to tread Their gentle words, like ointment shed, 34. L. M. *RICHARDS. Prayer for Divine Manifestations. 1 PERMIT thy suppliants, gracious Lord, And yield their grateful hearts, O God, The world with peace and joy around. 4 Hear, thou in heaven! and grant these prayers; Then all thy churches, filled with light, And full of truth, and love, and peace, Shall come with songs to Zion's height, 5 Where light and truth forever shine; Where life and love eternal reign; And angels, men, in rapture cry, "So be it, Lord, amen! amen!" 35. L. M. *BOWRING. Evening Hymn. 1 How shall we praise thee, Lord of light! How shall we all thy love declare! The earth is veiled in shades of night, That heaven, so bright with stars and suns- How shall we seek thee, glorious Mind, 3 But thou art present with us here, Aid 36. L. M. 61. ANONYMOUS. For Opening or Close of Service. 1 THY presence, gracious God, afford; 3 To us the sacred word apply 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal; 37. C. M. TATE. Bless God in the Sanctuary. Ps. 134. 1 BLESS God, ye servants that attend Upon his solemn state That in his temple's hallowed courts 2 Within his house lift up your hands, From Zion bless thy Israel, Lord, ANONYMOUS. Prayer for a Blessing on the Word. 1 THY gracious aid, great God, impart Write all its precepts on the heart, 2 O speed our progress in the way Where knowledge grows without decay, 39. C. M. The Same. ANONYMOUS. 1 Now, Lord, the heavenly seed is sown, Thy heavenly blessing to bring down 2 In vain we plant without thine aid, Lord of the harvest, God of grace, 3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine "Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase, And be the glory thine.' 40. H. M. J. NEWTON. The Same. 1 ON what has now been sown, Thy blessing, Lord, bestow: The power is thine alone To make it spring and grow. Do thou the gracious harvest raise, And thou alone shalt have the praise. 41. H. M. E. TURNER Thanks at the Close of Service. 1 KIND Lord, before thy face Again with joy we bow, For all the gifts and grace Thou dost on us bestow. Our tongues would all thy love proclaim, |