4 Thou the whole body wilt present The humble Request.-ANONYMOUS. 78. Worcester 193. Submission 306. Anniversary 296. 1 FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at the throne of grace, 2 "Give me a calm, a thankful heart, The blessings of thy grace impart, 3 "Let the sweet hope that thou art mine, My life and death attend; 79. 1 L Thy presence thro' my journey shine, Perseverance.-ANONYMOUS. Hampshire 166. Israel 168. Arlington 17. ORD, hast thou made me know thy ways? Conduct me in thy fear; And grant me such supplies of grace, That I may persevere. 2 Let but thy own almighty arm I shall escape secure from harm, 3 Be thou my all-sufficient friend, The Christian Race.-DODdridge. 80. Ebenezer New 53. Zion Church 195. Furman 195. 1 AWAKE, my soul! stretch every nerve, And press with vigour on: A heavenly race demands thy zeal, 2 "Tis God's all-animating voice 3 A cloud of witnesses around Forget the steps already trod, 4 Bless'd Saviour! introduced by thee, And crown'd with vict'ry, at thy feet Persecution for Christ.-DODdridge. 81. New Victory 175. Zadock 196. Conquest 287. 1 GREAT Leader of thine Israel's host, We shout thy conquering name: Legions of foes beset thee round, 2 A vict'ry glorious and complete, 3 By our illustrious General fired, 4 We'll trace the footsteps thou hast drawn To triumph and renown; Nor shun thy combat and thy cross, The Christian Warrior crowned.-Doddr. 82. Brook Street 155. Funeral Thought 269. Evans 190. 1 HARK! 'tis our heavenly Leader's voice, From his triumphant seat! 'Midst all the war's tumultuous noise, 2 "Fight on, my faithful band," he cries, Who first in such a warfare dies, 3 "I have my days of combat known, But thence I mounted to my throne, And glory crowns my head. 4 "That throne, that glory, you shall share; 5 Lord! 'tis enough; our souls are fir'd 83. Vain are th' assaults of earth and hell, The Sabbath and Heaven.-COTTON. 1 THIS is the day the Lord of life Ascended to the skies; My thoughts pursue the lofty theme, 2 Think of the splendours of that place, With worlds beneath the sky. 3 Heaven is the birth-place of the saints, 4 Oh! may these lovely titles prove When the sick couch shall be my lot, The Sabbath.-ANONYMOUS. 84. Brook Street 155. Israel 168. Worship 187. Hanover Chapel 477. 1 THE PART I. HE Lord of Sabbath let us praise, Who joyful in harmonious lays, Employ an endless rest. 2 Thus, Lord, while we remember thee, By hymns of praise we learn to be 3 On this glad day a brighter scene By God th' Eternal Word, than when 4 He rises, who mankind hath bought, 'Twas great to speak the world from nought, "Twas greater to redeem. Jehovah-Jireh. 84. 1 THE The Lord will provide.- Arundel 147. Smithfield 184. PART II. HE saints should never be dismay'd, For when they least expect his aid, 2 This Abraham found, he rais'd the knife, God saw, and said, "Forbear;" Yon ram shall yield his meaner life; 3 Once David seem'd Saul's certain prey; But hark! the foe's at hand; Saul turns his arms another way, 4 When Jonah sunk beneath the wave, 5 Blest proofs of power and grace divine, 6 Wait for his seasonable aid, 85. But cannot come too late. Sabbath Evening.-ANONYMOUS. Onslow 177. Serenity 249. Brighton 208. 1 FREQUENT the day of God returns |