This course will speak thee truly wise, And raise thee to the world above. 406. C. M. C. WESLEY. Watchfulness. 1 WE want a principle within Of jealous, godly fear; A pain to find it near. of pride, or fond desire To catch the wandering of the will, And quench the kindling fire. 3 From thee that we no more may part, No more thy goodness grieve, The filial awe, the fleshly heart, The tender conscience give. 4 Quick as the apple of an eye, O God, our conscience make! Awake our souls, when sin is nigh, And keep them still awake. 407. C. M. DODDRIDGE. And view the threatening scene: And treachery lurks within. 2 'Tis not this mortal life alone These enemies assail; If their attempts prevail ? Behold your Master near- With vigour, and with fear, 4 The awful register goes on, The account will surely come; And opening day, or closing night May bear us to our doom. Yet like a dream it flies, From these deluded eyes. 356 408. L. M. Wesley's COLL. 3 AT o ba Christian Wisdom. 1 HAPPY the man, who finds the grace, 201 The blessing of God's chosen race, The wisdom coming from above, GIWI Of wisdom's costly merchandise ? And gold is dross, compared to her. 10 True riches, and immortal praise ; Riches of Christ, on all bestowed, that o fod And honour that descends from God. joys sherla ayol i ju, 4 To purest joys she all invites, oly, innoonni vlooly Chaste, holy, innocent delights: 02. juuoouu! Atoop? And all her flowery paths are peace. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, lo a apeys skoli 5 Happy the man who wisdom gains; sa A Om fpgr o jeyi uno Thrice happy, who his guest retains; He owns, and shall for ever own SOA Wisdom, and Christ, and Heaven are one. joys shed oly, inn 409. C. M. Scotch PARAPHRASES. Youthful Piety. Instruction's faithful voice; !!! Than east or west unfold; Than is the gain of gold. 3 In her right hand she holds to view pathgateq a'ore's pa A length of happy days; glory sheda violy glory sh-Riches, with splendid honours joined, hoary hod vibor: hoary hed Her left hand full displays. TU e guides the young, with innocence post.2 proq Ateou : pogi.2 pou kin pleasure's paths to tread; ajol.2 apys 10[apusterown of glory she bestows unt 5.6, a berpayud sən.6, a berpayırdJpon the hoary head. 5. According as her labours rise, So her rewards increase ; And all her paths are peace. 410. C. M. J. NEWTON. True and false Zeal. 1 ZEAL is that pure and heavenly flame The fire of love supplies; While that which often bears the name, Is self, in a disguise. Can pity and forbear; And breathes revenge and war. 3 While zeal for truth the Christian warms, He knows the worth of peace; Its party to increase. And be applauded here; When Jesus shall appear. And from our hearts remove; And let no zeal by us be shown, But that which springs from love. 411. L. M. WATTS. Zeal tempered by Charity, Sees every passion in each soul ! Teach us those passions to control. Be charity their constant spring; Pollute the offerings which we bring! 3 Let love with piety unite To mend the bias of each will; 4 That wisdom which to meekness turns, Wisdom descending from above; INSTITUTIONS OF THE GOSPEL 412. 8s, 8s and 6s. Attendance upon Religious Institutions. 1 WE'LL bless Jehovah's glorious name, Whose goodness heaven and earth proclaim, With every morning light; Who guards us through the night. Shall be our sweet employ: With pure and holy joy. of our departing Lord; And while his perfect love we view, His bright example we'll pursue, And meditate his word. 413. S. M. WATTS. Safety of the Church. 1 HOW honoured is the place, Where we adoring stand, Zion, the glory of the earth, And beauty of the land ! 2 Bulwarks of grace defend The city where we dwell; While walls, of strong salvation made, Defy the assaults of hell. 3 Lift up th' eternal gates, The doors wide open fling; Enter, ye nations that obey The statutes of your King. 4 Here taste unmingled joys, And live in perfect peace;. And ventured on his grace. 5 Trust in the Lord, ye saints, And banish all your fears: Eternal as his years. 414. L. M. WATTS. 1 HAPPY the church, thou sacred place, The seat of thy Creator's grace; Thou earthly palace of our God. 2 Thy walls are strength- and at thy gates A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; Fixed on his counsels and his love. 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage, Against thy throne in vain they rage; That break and die upon the shore. 4 Then let our souls in Zion dwell, Nor fear the wrath of earth and hell; Like brazen bulwarks built around. -5 God is our shield-and God our sun; Swift as the fleeting moments run, And we reflect his brightest praise. 415. P. M. CowPER. Peace and glory of the Church. 1 HEAR what God, the Lord, hath spoken, O my people ! faint and few, Comfortless, afflicted, broken; Fair abodes I build for you: Themes of heartfelt tribulation Shall no more perplex your ways; You shall name your walls, salvation, And your gates shall all be praise. |