He loves our importunity, And makes our cause his care. [Tune, Falmouth.] Importunity. Gen. xxxii. 26. LORD, I cannot let thee go, 3 Thou did'st once a wretch behold, Scorn thy grace, thy pow'r defy, That poor rebel, Lord, was I. 4 Once a sinner near despair, Sought thy mercy-seat by pray'r; Mercy heard and set him free, Lord, that mercy came to me. 5 Thou hast help'd in ev'ry need, This emboldens me to plead ; After so much mercy past, Canst thou let me sink at last? 6 No-I must maintain my hold, 'Tis thy goodness makes me bold I can no denial take, When I plead for Jesus' sake. [Tune, Walworth. Bridgewater Col.] Prayer for the Latter Day Glory. LORD of all worlds, incline thy bounteous ear, Thy children's voice in tender mercy hear; Bear thy blest promise, fix'd as hills, in mind, And shed renewing grace on lost mankind; O let thy spirit like soft dews descend; Thy gospel run to earth's remotest end. 2 Let Zion's walls before thee ceaseless stand Dear as thine eye, and graven on thy hand From earth's far regions Jacob's sons restor Oppress'd by man, and scourg'd by thee no m Enrich'd with gold, adorn'd with heav'nly gr Truth their sole guide, & all their pleasure pra 3 Then satan's kingdom shall from earth retir Dead forms dissolve, and furious zeal expire The Beast's fell throne shal darkness dire surround Mohammed's empire tumble to the ground; The dreams of infidels in smoke decay, And all the foes of heav'n shall fleet away. 4 In barren wilds shall living waters spring, Fair temples rise and songs of transport ring The savage mind with sweet affection warm, And light and love the yielding bosom charm From sin's oblivious sleep the soul arise, And grace and goodness show'r from balmy ski 5 Then shall mankind no more in darkness mou Then happy nations in a day be born; From east to west thy glorious name be one, And one pure worship hail th' eternal Son: Remotest realms one spotless faith unite, And o'er all regions beam the Gospel's light. Hymn 47. 8, 8, 6. [Tune, Supplication.] The Lord's Prayer. Mat. vi. 9—13, 1 OUR Father, whose eternal sway, 2 Far may thy glorious reign extend, May rebels to thy sceptre bend, And yield to sovereign love; May we take pleasure to fulfil The sacred dictates of thy will, As angels do above. 3 From thy kind hand each temp❜ral good, Our raiment and our daily food, In rich abundance come; Lord, give us still a fresh supply; 4 Pardon our sins, O God, that rise, Grant that revenge may never rest, And if temptation should assail, Thine is the pow'r, to thee belongs Let ev'ry creature join our lays, Exhortation to Prayer. 1 WHAT Various hindrances we meet, In coming to a mercy-seat! Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, 2 Pray'r makes the darken'd cloud withdraw, Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings ev'ry blessing from above. 3 Restraining pray'r, we cease to fight; Pray'r makes the christian's armor bright; And Satan trembles, when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 4 While Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Israel's side; But when through weariness they fail'd, That moment Amalek prevail'd. 5 Have you no words? ah, think again, Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all your care. 6 Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To heav'n in supplication sent; Your cheerful song would oft'ner be, "Hear what the Lord has done for me." Hymn 49. L. M. Prayer for the Success of Missions. 1 INDULGENT God, to thee we pray, 2 Let party prejudice be gone, With grace be all their hearts endow'd, 4 With cheerful steps may they proceed, ; 5 Great let the bands of those be found 7 Where captives groan beneath their chain, Let grace, and love, and concord reign; The aged and the infant tongue, Unite in one harmonious song. God Entreated for Zion. Isaiah Ixii. 6, 7. 3 For this a lowly suppliant crowd See what wide realms in darkness lie, |