(* As touching children, Jesus saith, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is, the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.) We desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better: we shall never taste death; and we shall attain unto the resurrection of the dead; for the body, which we shall put off, this grain of corruptibility, shall put on incorruption: our flesh shall rest in hope. The Father and the Son, who quicken whom they will, and the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from the dead, will also quicken these our mortal bodies, if so be that the Spirit of God hath dwelt in them. Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life. He was dead, and behold he liveth for evermore. And he that elieveth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in that which is around Him, for ever and ever. Amen. T. 79. While here, the great salvation, Our favourite theme shall be: By virtue of his merit, We shall true life inherit In heaven to all eternity. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. *To be used only at the burial of a child. HYMNS. 1.* HOLY Lord, :||: I. THE WORD OF GOD. T. 119. Holy and almighty Lord, Thou who, as the great Creator, Art by all thy works ador'd;Source of universal nature, [blood, And to man, redeem'd by Jesus' Sovereign good; :||: 2 Thanks and praise, :||: Thanks and praise be ever thine, That thy word to us is given, Teaching us with power divine, That the Lord of earth and heaven, Everlasting life for us to gain, Once was slain. :: 3 Day nor night, :||: Never let us hold our peace; In his blood-bought congregation Never shall his praises cease; God, as man, made an oblation, Suffer'd, bled, and died, my soul, Joyful be. :||: [for thee; 4 Lord our God, :|: May thy precious, saving word, Till our race is here completed, Light unto our path afford; And, when in thy presence seated, We to thee will render for thy grace Ceaseless praise. :||: 4 It also shows God's boundless grace Towards the fallen human race, And offers life to every one Who turns in faith to his dear Son. 5 This gospel cheers the poor in heart, And heavenly riches doth impart; Sets forth the mystery of the cross, And that Christ's blood aton'd for us: 6 It gathers God's elected flock, Beneath the shade of Christ the rock, Serves to instruct us and reprove, Confirms our hope, inflames our love: 7 It keeps believers in the faith- For granting us thy holy word; 3.* And thy Spirit's manuduction; That we, freed from-things terresMay aspire to joys celestial. [trial, 2 Reason gives no saving light Unto fallen human nature; But thy Spirit clears our sight, Makes the sinner a new creature; And by his divine emotion Prompts our hearts to true devotion. 3 Holy Ghost, eternal God, We now humbly ask the favour: Shed in all our hearts abroad The great love of God our Saviour; Bless our prayer and meditation, And accept our supplication. B 4. T. 106. SPIRIT of truth, essential God, Who didst the saints of old inspire, Shed in their hearts thy love abroad, And touch their lips with sacred fire: Thou Guide divine, who dost impart The truth to man, instruct each heart. 2 Most holy and almighty Lord, Whose presence fills both earth and heaven, May we believe the written word, By thy own inspiration given: Thou only canst its truths explain; Without thy aid we search in vain. 3 Come, thou divine Interpreter, Our sloth and ignorance thou 4 Lord, from such teachers us preserve, As from the holy scriptures swerve, And by false doctrines would deceive The souls who love thee, and believe. 5 The cause and glory, Lord, are thine; Thy word is pure and truth divine: T. 16. While the book I 'fore me hold, To each truth my heart saith Amen, One the other doth unfold. 3 Speak, O Lord, thy servant heareth HERE in thy presence we appear, Lord Jesus Christ, thy word to hear; Our wandering thoughts & hearts incline, [vine; With thirst to imbibe thy word diThat all our minds, drawn from this earth to thee, May love thee more, and serve thee faithfully. 2 God Holy Spirit, now impart Thy unction to each longing heart; Us with thy heavenly light and fire To sing, to pray, & preach inspire; Thus blest in spirit and in truth shall we [and Thee. Give praise unto the Father, Son, JESUS, thy word is my delight; 2 The gospel, as a polish'd glass, 3 0 Lamb of God, the book unseal, And heavenly wisdom gain. 4 That thou for us didst live and die, PRECIOUS Bible; what a treasure Food & medicine, shield & sword: Let the world account me poor, Having this I need no more. 2 Food to which the world's a stranger Though it fills, it never cloys Or when Satan wounds my mi Healing medicines here I find; 4 In the hour of dark temptation For this word of consolation Is to me both sword and shield: From his malice I'm secure. While the scripture truths are sure, 3 More priz'd than gold,-than gold 6 So may the words my lips express, 4 Let these, O God, my soul convert, And make thy servant wise; Let these be gladness to my heart, The day-spring to my eyes. 5 By these may I be warn'd betimes; Who knows the guile within? Lord, save me from presumptuous crimes, Cleanse me from secret sin. mind, O Lord, my strength and righteous ness, II. THE FALL AND REDEMPTION OF MAN. T. 166. 18.* WHEN Adam fell, the frame entire Of nature was infected; [dire, The source, whence came the poison Was not to be corrected: The lust accurs'd, indulg'd at first, Brought death as its production; But God's free grace hath sav'd our race From misery and destruction, Were sentenc'd to perdition; 3 Since God bestow'd his only Son Thy calling and election. 4 I send my cries unto the Lord, My heart implores this favour, To grant me of his living word A never failing savour; 5 His word's a lamp unto my feet, This light, where'er it doth appear, 19.* T. 132. OUR whole salvation doth depend On God's free grace and Spirit; Our fairest works can ne'er defend A boast in our own merit: Deriv'd is all our righteousness From Christ and his atoning grace; He is our Mediator. [done, 2 The Law cried, Justice must be And man doom'd to damnation; But Mercy sent the eternal Son, Who purchas'd our salvation, Endur'd the cross, despis'd the shame, And answer'd every legal claim, To spare the sons of Adam. 3 Christ, having all the law fulfill'd, Thro' his blest cross and passion, Is now the rock whereon we build Our faith and whole salvation: He is the Lord our righteousness, Whose death hath purchas'd life and And ransom'd us for ever. [grace, 4 The law reveal'd sin's sinfulness, Enhanc'd the accusation; The gospel brings us saving grace, Hope, joy, and consolation, Bids all lay hold on Jesus' cross; The law could ne'er retrieve our loss, Ev'n with our best performance. 5 True faith, by Jesus in us wrought, By works is manifested; That faith is empty, which is not By works of love attested: |