470. 20 lead me to the rock 3 Within thy presence, Lord, Thou art the tower of my defence, The refuge where I hide. C. M. Prayer for Grace in Trial. 1 FATHER of all our mercies, thou MONTGOMERY Hear us in heaven, thy dwelling, now, 2 When, harassed by ten thousand foes 3 When dire temptations gather round By storm or calm, in thee be found 4 When age advances, may we grow And walk in holiness below To holiness above. 5 When earthly joys and cares depart, Be thou the portion of our heart,- 171. L. M. The Solace of Faith. 1 WHEN human hopes and joys depart, The thoughts that pass all earthly weal. 2 I cast above my tearful eyes, 3 I gaze upon the opening flower, ROSCOE. Just moistened with the evening shower, 4 I think, whene'er this mortal frame 472. C. M. For Purity of Heart. 1 0, FOR a heart to praise my God, WESLEYAN A heart that always feels how good, 2 O for a humble, contrite heart, Which neither life nor death can part 3 A heart in every thought renewed, Perfect, and right, and pure and good, 4 Thy temper, gracious Lord, impart; 473. L. M. God's sustaining Presence. BO WEINO 1 FATHER and friend, thy light, thy love 2 Thy voice we hear, thy presence feel, Reignest the Lord of life and light. 3 We know not in what hallowed part Of the wide heavens thy throne may be; But this we know,- that where thou art, Strength, wisdom, goodness, dwell with tnee 4 Thy children shall not faint nor fear, Sustained by this delightful thought,Since thou, their God, art everywhere, They cannot be where thou art not. 474. S. M. Ark of Safety. EPISCOPAL COLL 10, CEASE, my wandering soul, 2 Behold the ark of God; O, haste to gain that dear abode, 475. 3 There, safe thou shalt abide, "O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes." O that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will! 2 O send thy Spirit down to write Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 3 Order my footsteps by thy word, 4 Make me to walk in thy commands, Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, 476. C. M. T. HUMPHRIES "Lord, remember me." 10 THOU, from whom all goodness flows I lift my soul to thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, 2 When on my aching, burdened heart Thy pardon grant, new peace impart : 3 When trials sore obstruct my way, O let my strength be as my day: 4 And when before thy throne I stand, 477. Then, with the saints at thy right hand, L. M. Prayer for Divine Guidance. MERRICK 1 TEACH me, O teach me, Lord! thy way; By thy unerring precepts led, 2 Informed by thee, with sacred awe, 3 Give me to know thy will aright,- 4 0 turn from vanity mine eye; 478. 7s. M. The Repose of Faith. C. WESLEY 1 HAPPY Soul, that safe from harm |