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3 Amidst the roaring of the sea,
My soul still hangs her hope on thee;
Thy constant love, thy faithful care,
Is all that saves me from despair.
4 Dangers of every shape and name
Attend the followers of the Lamb,
Who leave the world's deceitful shore,
And leave it to return no more.

5 Though tempest-toss'd and half a wreck,
My Saviour through the floods I seek;
Let neither winds nor stormy main,
Force back my shatter'd bark again.

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L.M.-God's fidelity in moderating Temptations. 1 Cor. x. 13. 1 NOW let the feeble all be strong,

And make Jehovah's arm their song:
His shield is spread o'er every saint,
And thus supported, who shall faint?
2 What though the hosts of hell engage,
With mingled cruelty and rage?
A faithful God restrains their hands,
And chains them down in iron bands.
3 Bound by his word, he will display
A strength proportion'd to our day,
And when united trials meet,

Will shew a path of safe retreat.
4 Thus far we prove thy promise good,
Which Jesus ratified with blood;
Still is he gracious, wise, and just,
And still in him let Israel trust.

228.

L.M.-Looking upwards in a Storm.

1 GOD of my life, to thee I call,
Afflicted at thy feet I fall;

When the great water-floods prevail,
Leave not my trembling heart to fail!

2 Friend of the friendless, and the faint!
Where should I lodge my deep complaint?
Where but with thee, whose open door
Invites the helpless and the poor!
3 Did ever mourner plead with thee
And thou refuse that mourner's plea?
Does not the word still fix'd remain,
That none shall seek thy face in vain?
4 That were a grief I could not bear,
Didst thou not hear and answer prayer;
But a prayer-hearing, answering God
Supports me under every load.

5 Fair is the lot that's cast for me!
I have an Advocate with thee:
They whom the world caresses most
Have no such privilege to boast.
6 Poor though I am, despis'd, forgot,
Yet God, my God, forgets me not;
And he is safe and must succeed,
For whom the Lord vouchsafes to plead.

229.

C.M.--Christ's Care of the Tempted. Luke xxii. 31, 32.

1 HOW keen the tempter's malice is!
How artful and how great!

Though not one grain shall be destroy'd,
Yet will he sift the wheat.

2 But God can all his power control,
And gather in his chain;

And where he seems to triumph most,
The captive soul regain.

3 There is a shepherd kind and strong,
Still watchful for his sheep;

Nor shall the infernal lion rend,

Whom he vouchsafes to keep.

4 Blest Jesus, intercede for us,
That we may fall no more;
O raise us, when we prostrate lie,
And comfort lost restore.

5 Thy secret energy impart,
That faith may never fail,

But, 'midst whole showers of fiery darts,
That temper'd shield prevail.

6 Secur'd ourselves by grace divine,
We'll guard our brethren too;
And, taught their frailty by our own,
Our care of them renew.

230.

L.M.-God the Author of Consolation. 2 Cor. vii. 6. 1 THE Lord, how rich his comforts are; How wide they spread! how high they rise! He pours in balm to bleeding hearts, And wipes the tears from flowing eyes. 2" I have no hope," my spirit cried, Just trembling on the brink of hell; "I am thy hope," the Lord replied,

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My love secures its favourites well." 3 My grateful soul shall speak its praise, Who turns its tremblings into songs; And those that mourn shall learn from me, Salvation to our God belongs.

231.

L.M. "Why art thou cast down?" Ps. xlii. 5.
1 BE still my heart! these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares;
They cast dishonour on thy Lord,
And contradict his gracious word!
2 Brought safely by his hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?
How canst thou want if he provide,
Or lose thy way with such a guide?

3 When first before his mercy-seat,
Thou didst to him thy all commit;
He gave thee warrant, from that hour,
To trust his wisdom, love, and power.
4 Did ever trouble yet befall

And he refuse to hear thy call?
And has he not his promise past,
That thou shalt overcome at last?
5 He who has help'd me hitherto,
Will help me all my journey through;
And give me daily cause to raise
New Ebenezers to his praise.

6 Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home, apace, to God,
Then count thy present trials small,
For heaven will make amends for all.

232.

C.M.-Christ's Pity and Consolation for his troubled Disciples. John xiv. 1-3.

1 PEACE, all ye sorrows of the heart,
And all my tears be dry;

That Christian ne'er can be forlorn,
That views his Jesus nigh.

2"Let not your bosoms throb," he says,
"Nor be your souls afraid!

"Trust in your God's Almighty name,
"And trust your Saviour's aid.

3" Fair mansions in my Father's house
"For all his children wait;
"And I, your elder brother, go,
"To open wide the gate.
4"And if I thither go before,
"A dwelling to prepare,
"I surely shall return again,
"That I may fix you there.

5"United in eternal love,

"My chosen shall remain,

"And with rejoicing hearts shall share "The honours of my reign."

6 Yes, Lord, thy gracious words we hear, And cordial joys they bring:

Frail nature may extort a groan,
But faith shall learn to sing.

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P.M.-Christ's little Flock comforted. Luke xii. 32.

I IS it not the Shepherd's voice?
Jesus, I thy word embrace;
Fearful, I in hope rejoice;

I shall gain the crowning grace.
2 I the kingdom shall receive,
By my Father's pleasure given;
Triumph in thy smile and live,
High enthron'd with God in heaven.

234.

C.M.-"Fear not." Isa. xxxv. 4.

your

1 YE trembling souls dismiss
Be mercy all your theme;
Mercy, which like a river flows,
In one perpetual stream.

fears,

2 "Fear not" the powers of earth and hell, God will those powers restrain;

His arm shall all their rage repel,

And make their efforts vain.

3" Fear not" the want of outward good, For his he will provide;

Grant them supplies of daily food,

And give them heaven beside.

4" Fear not" that he will e'er forsake,
Or leave his work undone;

He's faithful to his promises,
And faithful to his Son.

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