4 Just so, we by a glimpse discern 527. C. M. The Changes of Life. 1 THE evils that beset our path, J. NEWTON. 2 If we to-day sweet peace possess, 3 Disease and pain invade our health, And oft, when least expected, wealth 4 The gourds from which we look for fruit, A worm unseen attacks the root, 5 Since sin has filled the earth with woe, Lord, wean our hearts from things below, 528. S. M. DODDR D "The Fathers, where are they?" 1 How swift the torrent rolls, That bears us to the sea! The tide that bears our thoughtless souls To vast eternity! 2 Our fathers, where are they, 3 God of our fathers, hear, Thou everlasting Friend! While we, as on life's utmost verge, Our souls to thee commend. 4 Of all the pious dead 529. May we the footsteps trace, Till with them, in the land of light, 1 MY FATHER! when around me spread 2 O, in that anguished hour I turn 3 The stars of heaven are shining on, Though these frail eyes are dim with tears 4 Father! forgive the heart that clings 530. L. M. DODDRIDGE. To God pertain the issues of Life and Death. We hide our solitary head. 3 Yet if my Father's faithful hand 4 The friendly band again shall meet, Universal Warning of Death. 1 BENEATH Our feet and o'er our head Beneath us lie the countless dead, 2 Their names are graven on the stone, And ere another day is done, 3 Our eyes have seen the rosy light HEA 4 Our 532. eyes have seen the steps of age And yet shall earth our hearts engage, 5 Death rides on every passing breeze, L. M. The Shortness of Life. 1 LIKE shadows gliding o'er the plain, J. TAYLOR And while we gaze their forms are gone. 2 "He lived,-he died;" behold the sum, The infant's day, the patriarch's age. 3 O Father! in whose mighty hand 4 To crowd the narrow span of life 533. With wise designs and virtuous deeds; And bid us wake from death's dark night, To share the glory that succeeds. C. M. Prayer for Support in Death COLLYER 1 WHEN, bending o'er the brink of life, 2 Thou Source of life and joy supreme 534. 3 Lay thy supporting, gentle hand L. M. Christ's Presence makes Death easy. WATTS 1 WHY should we start and fear to die! And yet we dread to enter there. 2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife, 3 0! if my Lord would come and meet, 4 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, 535. L. M. ANONYMOUS Deliverance from the Fear of Death. 1 O GOD of love! with cheering ray, Thy love, through each revolving year, |