Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, 164 Therefore are they before the throne of God. HO are these, like stars appearing, WH P.M. These, before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing, Who are all this glorious band? Praising loud their Heavenly King. Still untouched by Time's rude hand, These, who well the fight sustained, These are they whose hearts were riven, Now their painful conflict o'er, These, the Almighty contemplating, Confirmation. 165 Him that cometh unto Me I will in no L wise cast out. P.M. ORD, shall Thy children come to Thee? Brought to Thine arms in infancy, Ere hearts could feel, or tongues could speak. Lord, may we come, and come again, And, tokens of Thy dying pain, The wine poured out, the broken bread; Lord, may we come; not thus alone, But every hour till life be flown, Through weal or woe, in gloom or light,Come to Thy throne of grace, that we In faith, hope, love, confirmed may be. Lord, may we come, come yet again; 166 Those that Thou gavest Me I have kept. 7's. HINE for ever! God of love, THIN Tear for from Hear us from Thy throne above; Thine for ever may we be, Here and in eternity. Thine for ever! Lord of life, Shield us through our earthly strife; Thine for ever! O, how blest Thine for ever! Saviour, keep These Thy frail and trembling sheep; Let us all Thy goodness share. Thine for ever! Thou our Guide, Holy Matrimony. 167 As being heirs together of the grace of life. P.M. OW let your notes of praise arise NOW To God's bright throne with voices clear; The mighty Lord who rules the skies Lends to our song a Father's ear: Eternal Lord of heaven above, Look down, and bless their plighted love. May peace and love your lives adorn, Your Christian walk each night and morn, Look down, and bless their plighted love. Together now your voices raise, Vow truth to God, hand joined in hand, Ye meet in heaven's own happy land; Look down, and bless their plighted love. |