Like grass they flourish, 'till thy breath 5 But I shall share a glorious part 6 Sin (my worst enemy before) 7 Then shall I see, and hear, and know 249. The Sabbath.-Praise. 1 THE Lord of Sabbath let us praise, Thus, Lord, while we remember Thee, We bless'd and pious grow; By hymns of praise we learn to be Triumphant here below. On this glad day a brighter scene Of glory was display'd, By God, the eternal Word, than when This universe was made: He rises, who mankind has bought With grief and pain extreme: 'Twas great to speak a world from nought; 'Twas greater to redeem. 250. The Sabbath.-Worship. 1 LORD of the Sabbath! hear us pray, In this thy house, on this thy day; Accept as grateful sacrifice, The songs which from thy temple rise. 2 Now met to pray, and bless thy name, Whose mercies flow each day the same, Whose kind compassions never cease; We seek instruction, pardon, peace. 3 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord! we love; But there's a nobler rest above; O that we might that rest attain 6 O long expected day, begin! Dawn on this world of wo and sin: 251. The Sabbath.-Before Sermon, 10 MAY the Power which melts the rock Be felt by all assembled here! Or else our service will but mock 2 How long hath He bestow'd his care 4 But ah! both heaven and earth have heard Our vile requital of his love: We, whom like children He has rear'd 5 See! He uplifts his chastening rod ;- 6 Lord, hear thy people every where, 252. The Sabbath.-After Sermon. 1 ALMIGHTY God! Thy word is cast Now let the dew of heaven descend, 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares 4 Nor let thy word, so kindly sent, 5 Oft as the precious seed is sown, That all whose souls the truth receive, 253. The Sabbath.Recollection. 1 THIS is the day, when Christ arose Why should I still mine eyelids close, 2 This is the day when Jesus broke 3 To-day with pleasure Christians meet, 4 Incline me now to read and pray, 254. The Sabbath.-In the great Congregation. 1 LORD, how delightful 'tis to see A whole assembly worship Thee! At once they sing, at once they pray; They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 2 I have been there, and still would go : 'Tis like a little heaven below: Not all that careless sinners say, Shall tempt me to forget this day. 3 0 write upon my memory, Lord, The texts and doctrines of thy word! That I may break thy laws no more, But love Thee better than before. 4 With thoughts of Christ, and things divine, Fill up this foolish heart of mine; That, finding pardon through his blood, 255. The Sabbath.-In the Family. 2 Wake, heavenly wind, arise, and come, 3 Touch with a living coal the lip, 256. The Sabbath.-Private Prayers. 1 MAY I throughout this day of thine Be in thy Spirit, Lord, Spirit of humble fear divine, That trembles at thy word. 2 Spirit of faith, my heart to raise, 257. Preaching the Gospel. 1 FORTH in thy strength, O Lord, I go, Thine only righteousness to show, 2 Ordain'd I am, and sent by Thee, |