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654. THE HALLOWED SPOT.

Words by REV. W. HUNTER, D.D.

There is a spot A spot for which D. C. But where I first

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'Tis not where kindred souls a bound, Tho' that on earth

2 Hard was my toil to reach the shore,
Long tossed upon the ocean:
Above me was the thunder's roar,
Beneath, the waves' commotion.
Darkly the pall of night was thrown
Around me, faint with terror;

In that dark hour how did my groan
Ascend for years of error.

3 Sinking and panting, as for breath,
I knew not help was near me,

And cried, Oh, save me, Lord, from death, Immortal Jesus, hear me!

MORE LOVE TO

Words by Mrs. E. PRENTISS.

is heav-en,

Then quick as thought I felt him mine,-
My Savior stood before me;

I saw his brightness round me shine,
And shouted, Glory! glory!

4 O sacred hour! O hallowed spot!
Where love divine first found me;
Wherever falls my distant lot,

My heart shall linger round thee:
And when from earth I rise to soar,
Up to my home in heaven,

Down will I cast mine eyes once more,
Where I was first forgiven.

THEE, O CHRIST.
W. H. DOANE, From Songs of Devotion, by per.

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1. More love to thee, O Christ! More love to thee; Hear thou the pray'r I make O, bended knee: 2. Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now thee alone I seek-Gie what is best: fi

This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee; More love to thee! This all my pray'r shall be, More love, etc.

3 Let sorrow do its work,

Send grief and pain;

Sweet are thy messengers,
Sweet their refrain,

When they ean sing with me-
More love, O Christ, to thee, &c.

4 Then shall my latest breath
Whisper thy praise;
This be the parting cry
My heart shall raise;
This still its prayer ball be,
More love, O Christ,

chee, &c

655,

I AM COMING, LORD!

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Words and Music by Rev. L. HARTSOUGH, by permission.

1. I hear thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to thee; For cleansing in thy 2. Tho' coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vilt ness

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Coming now to thee! Wash me, cleanse me in the blood That flow'd on Calva - ry.

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I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR. Mrs. A. S. HAWKS. From "Royal Diadem," by per. Rev. R. LOWRY.

1. I need thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford.

REFRAIN.

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I need thee, oh! I need thee; Every hour I need thee, O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to

2 I need thee every hour;
Stay thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh. Ref.

3 I need thee every hour,
In joy or pain;

Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. Ref.

4 I need thee every hour;
Teach me thy will;
And thy rich promises
In me fulfill. Ref.

5 I need thee every hour,

Most Holy One;

Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. Ref.

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sigh;

We'll lay our heavy burdens down, There's rest-ing by and by.

2 This life to toil is given,

And he improves it best Who seeks by patient labor To enter into rest; Then, pilgrim, worn and weary, Press on the goal is nigh; The prize is straight before thee, There's resting by and by.-Cho.

3 Nor ask, when, overburdened, You long for friendly aid,— "Why idle stands my brother, No yoke upon him laid?

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The Master bids him tarry,
And dare you ask him why?
"Go, labor in my vineyard;
There's resting by and by.".- Cha

4 Wan reaper in the harvest,

Let this thy strength sustain,
Each sheaf that fills the garner
Brings you eternal gain,
Then bear the cross with patience,
To fields of duty hie;

"Tis sweet to work for Jesus

There's resting by and by.-Cho.

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