If HOPE of our hearts, O Lord, appear! 4 mf What to the joy, the deeper joy, Thou glorious Star of day, 2 mf No resting-place we seek on earth, 3mf But, blessed Lord, however bright Unmingled, pure, and free, 5mfThis joy e'en now on earth is ours; But only, Lord, above, Our hearts, without a pang, shall know 6 ƒ There, near Thy heart, upon the throne, 284 "The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him.” I mf MY heart is resting, O my God, Of every precious thing. [made 2 mf I thirst for springs of heavenly life, cres "Glory to Thee for all the grace 3 cres" Glory to Thee for strength with held, dim For want and weakness known And the fear that sends me to Thy. For what is most my own!" [self mf I have a heritage of joy That yet I must not see; But the hand that bled to make it cres Is keeping it for me. [mine 4 mf My heart is resting, O my God, My heart is in Thy care; cres I hear the voice of joy and health mf "Thouart my portion," saith my soul, PAX TECUM. 285 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee." 2 mf Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? 3mf Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? 4mf Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? 5mf Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? 6 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? 7 It is enough: earth's struggle soon shall cease men. 286 "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." ImfSAFE in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There, by His love o'ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. Hark! 'tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to me, cres Over the fields of glory, Over the crystal sea. 2 mf Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care. Free from the blight of sorrow, Free from my doubts and fears; Only a few more trials, Only a few more tears. 3 mf Jesus, my heart's dear refuge, Jesus has died for me; cres Firm on the Rock of Ages Ever my trust shall be. Here let me wait with patience, Wait till the night is o'er, cres Wait till I see the morning Break on the golden shore. Amen. I 287 "Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness." mf SOMETIMES a light surprises The Christian while he sings; cres It is the Lord who rises With healing in His wings. mf In holy contemplation, We sweetly then pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new. cres Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say "Even let the unknown to-morrow Bring with it what it may, 3mf "It can bring with it nothing But He will bear us through; 4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither cres Yet, God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; f For, while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. Amen. I mf YOUR harps, ye trembling saints, cres Then is the time to trust our God, Down from the willows take; Loud to the praise of love divine 2 mf Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home; 3 mf His grace will to the end Stronger and brighter shine; 4 When we in darkness walk, And rest upon His name. 5 mf Soon shall our doubts and fears Subside at His control; His loving-kindness shall break dim The midnight of the soul. [through 6 cres Wait till the shadows flee, Wait thy appointed hour, Wait till the Bridegroom of thy soul f Reveals His love with power. 7 mf Blest is the man, O God, That stays himself on Thee! Who wait for Thy salvation, Lord, Shall Thy salvation see. Amen. IV.-LOVE AND JOY. |