5 Faith clave to the crucified Lamb; Hope, smiling, exalted its head; Love warm'd at the Saviour's dear name, 6 What pleasure appear'd in the looks... It is when the hearts of the flock 8 But, ah! these sweet moments are fled, Till thou biddest thy servant arise. And pouring delight on their minds. 697 I 14 There myriads and myriads shall meet, 15 Enough then; my heart shall no more wa Of its present bereavements complain Since ere long I to heaven shall soar, And ceaseless enjoyments obtain. S. PEARCE, 540 (3d P.) C. M. Ludlow 84. Carolina 13. Painful uncertainty in Affliction. Calling and Election to be made sure in health. 1 HOW sad on the keen edge of death 2 Unite my pow'rs to fear thy name, Let doubt and fear, and guilt and shame, 3 Decide the dubious painful case By some assuring sign, May thy good spirit, word, and grace, 4 Rise, Sun of Righteousness, and shine ! That this benighted soul of mine May praise as well as pray.. 541 (1st P.) 8. 7. 4. Lewes 63. Helmsley 223. 1 Painswick 162. Sweet Affliction A Song in a Storm. IN While the billows o'er me roll, 1 Strengthen'd thus, I still press forward, [ 3 'Mid the gloom the vivid lightnings 'Mid the thorn-brake beauteous flow'rets Hallelujah, &c.uk I 4 So, in darkest dispensations,uivat pod Doth my faithful LORD appear, 5 & With his richest consolations, work! To reanimate and cheer y Sweet' affliction, sweet affliction, Those that know not CHRIST ye frighten, But my Hallelujah, &c. 6 In the sacred page recorded Thus the word securely stands,' I Fear not, I'm in trouble near thee, Nought shall pluck you from my hands: Sweet affliction, sweet affliction, Every word my love demands. 7 All I meet I find assists me In my path to heavenly joy, Hallelujah, &c. 8 Bless'd there with a weight of glory, I Still the path I'll neter forget, But, exulting, cry, it led me To my blessed Saviour's seatSweet affliction, sweet affliction, Which has brought to JESUS' feet, s. PEARCE. 541 (2d P.) L. M. Portugal 97. Rippon's 188. Sickness and Recovery. 1 AWHILE remain'd the doubtful strife, Till JESUS gave me back my life: ཏི My life?-my soul, recal the word, 542 (1st P.) C. M. David's 186. Newbury 132. 1 And, while I smart beneath thy rod, 2 To thee in my distress I cried, And thou hast bow'd thine ear; 3 Unfold, ye gates of righteousness, I may record my solemn vows, 4 Praise to the LORD, whose gentle hand Praise to the LORD, who makes his saints 5 My GOD! in thine appointed hour Those heavenly gates display, ...Where pain and sin, and fear and death, For ever flee away. A 6 There, while the nations of the bless'd DR. DODDRIDGE. 542 (2d P.) S. M. Harborough 142. Stoke 207. The Benefit of sanctified Affliction; or, God bringing his People into the Covenant under the Rod, Ezek. xx. 37. 1 2 3 OW How gracious and how wise Is our chastising God! And, oh! how rich the blessings areno „A He lifts it up on high With pity in his heart, That every stroke his children feel His cov'nant love they seek, 4 And seek the happy bands That closer still engage their hearts. 5 6 Dear Father! we consent And bless the pain that makes our souls Supported by thy love,.. We tend to realms of peace; |