2 Let each discordant thought be gone,
And love unite our hearts in one;
Let all we have and are combine
To forward objects so divine.
299. Daily Self-examination. 8, 6.
1 At evening to my soul I say,
Come give account for all the day,
Its moments, and its hours!
What rightly thought, or said, or done,
What grace attain'd, or knowledge won,
For whom employ'd thy powers?
2 What dying sinner hast thou warn'd,
And meekly pray'd, though he hath scorn'd,
That Christ would him forgive?
In all, hast thou with single eye
Sought Christ alone to glorify,
For him alone to live?
300. The Christian's Voyage. C. M. 1 Believers now are toss'd about On life's tempestuous main; But grace assures beyond a doubt, They shall their port attain.
2 They must, they shall appear one day,
Before the Saviour's throne:
The storms they meet with by the way,
But make his mercy known.
3 Their passage lies across the brink
Of many a threat'ning wave;
The world expects to see them sink,
But Jesus lives to save.
4 Lord! though we are but feeble worms, Yet since thy word is pass'd,
We'll venture through a thousand storms,
To see thy face at last.
301. "Ye shall have Tribulation." S. M.
1 Through tribulations deep
The path to glory lies;
And saints, in faith, must pray and weep,
Ere they shall reach the skies.
2 Then in temptation's flood,
Though trembling, we'll rejoice;
Still trusting in atoning blood,
And cheer'd by Jesus' voice!
3 The world's annoying cares,
Her guileful pleasures too,
And all the tempter's triple snares,
Our Lord will bring us through!
4 Then with "the footmen" run,
Or "horsemen" still contend;
Nor think the mighty vict'ry won,
Till life itself shall end!
5 For 'tis through Jordan's swell
Our battle must be driv'n,
Before we conquer earth and hell,
And vict'ry shout in heav'n!
302. Religion vain without Love. L. M.
1 Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews
And nobler speech than angels use,
If love be absent, I am found,
Like tinkling brass, an empty sound.
2 Were I inspired to preach and tell
All that is done in heaven and hell,
Or could my faith the world remove,
Still I am nothing without love.
3 Should I distribute all my store
To feed the bowels of the poor,
Or give my body to the flame,
To gain a martyr's glorious name:
4 If love to God, and love to men,
Be absent, all my hopes are vain :
Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal,
The work of love can e'er fulfil.
303. Christ all our Hope. 7's.
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side that flow'd,
Be of sin the perfect cure,
Save me, Lord, and make me pure.
2 Should my tears for ever flow,
Should my zeal no languor know,
This for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and thou alone!
In my hand no price I bring;
Simply to thy cross I cling.
3 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold thee on thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
304. Preparation of the Heart. T's.
1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee, Nay.
2 Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For his grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much.
3 With my burden I begin—
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt!
4 Lord, I come to thee for rest;
Take possession of my breast;
There thy blood-bought right maintain,
And without a rival, reign.
5 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end.
6 Show me what I have to do;
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die thy people's death.
305. Pray without Ceasing. L. M. 1 Prayer was appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give; Long as they live should Christians For only while they pray they live.
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