303 old things passed away. 2 Cor. v. 17. L ET worldly minds the world pursue; But grace has set me free. 2 Its pleasures now no longer please, Far from my heart be joys like these, 3 As by the light of opening day 4 Creatures no more divide my choice; His name, and love, and gracious voice, 5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, But may I hope that thou wilt own 6 Yes, though of sinners I'm the worst, For if thou hadst not loved me first, I had refused thee still. 304 The New Covenant Sealed. 1 "THE promise of my Father's love Shall stand for ever good," He said-and gave his soul to death, I seal th' engagement to my Lord, C. M. Newton. C. M. 3 The light, and strength, and pardoning grace, And glory shall be mine: My life and soul-my heart and flesh, And all my powers are thine. 4 I call that legacy my own, Which Jesus did bequeath; 'Twas purchased with a dying groan, 5 Sweet is the memory of his name, And to his testament of love 305 1 OH Self-Consecration. Watts. H sweetly breathe the lyres above, From mortal tongues, of gladsome lays; We 5 In thee we trust-on thee rely; Though we are feeble, thou art strong; Oh keep us till our spirits fly To join the bright immortal throng. 306 1 2 COME Renouncing the World. L. M. R. Palmer, (orig.) OME, my fond fluttering heart, Thou and the world must part, My trembling spirit owns it just, 'Tis bitter pain, 'tis cruel smart, But oh, thou must consent, my heart. H. M. 3 4 Ye fair enchanting throng, Ye golden dreams, farewell: And now I break the spell: Ye cherished joys of early years-- Oh may I feel thy worth, With thee, my Lord, compare; 307 1 Now "Seek ye first," &c. Matt, vi. 33. let a true ambition rise, To reign in worlds above the skies, 2 Behold Jehovah's royal hand 3 Away, each groveling, anxious care, 4 Ye hearts with youthful vigor warm, Nor fear the want of earthly good, 308 Parting with earthly Joys. SEND the joys of earth away; Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth deceitful sea, 'I And empty as the whistling wind. Jane Taylor C. M. Doddridge. L. M. Your streams had e'en conveyed me there. 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warned me of that dark abyss; That drew me from those treacherous seas, 4 Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands, and glance my eyes; Oh for the pinions of a dove, To bear me to the upper skies. 5 There, from the bosom of my God, 309 1 A Self-denial. Luke ix. 23. ND must I part with all I have, 2 Yes, let it go-one look from thee Of credit, riches, friends. 3 Ten thousand worlds, ten thousand lives, 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee Though destitute of all things else, 310 "Without God in the world." 1 O, I shall envy them no more, Though they increase their golden store 2 They taste of all the joys that grow Watts. C. M. Beddome. Well, they may search the creature through, 3 Shake off the thoughts of dying too, But death comes hastening on to you, C. M. 4 Yes, you must bow your stately head, And no kind angel near your bed, 5 Go now and boast of all your stores, 311 1 The happy Choice. Ruth i. 16. PEOPLE of the living God, I have sought the world around, Peace and comfort no where found: 2 Lonely I no longer roam, you Like the cloud, the wind, the wave; 312 The Pearl of great Price. 1 VE glittering toys of earth, adieu, YE A nobler choice be mine; A real prize attracts my view, 2 Jesus, to multitudes unknown, Wealth, honor, pleasure meet. 3 Should earth's vain treasures all depart, Of this dear gift possessed, I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be for ever bless'd. 4 Dear Sovereign of my soul's desires, Thy love is bliss divine; Accept the gift that love inspires, And bid me call thee mine. Watts. 78. Montgomery. C. M. Mrs. Steele. |