3 Nor, as he in the temple taught, Is Christ within these walls reveal'd, When blind, and deaf, and dumb were brought, Lepers and lame-and all were heal'd :— 4 Yet here, when two or three shall meet, Or thronging multitudes are found, All may sit down at Jesus' feet, And hear from him the joyful sound. 34 The promised blessing. C. M. EE, Jesus, thy disciples see; 2 Thee we expect, our faithful Lord, 3 With us thou art assembled here, 4 Breathe on us, Lord, in this our day, 5 Whom now we seek, O may we meet, Show us thy bleeding hands and feet, 6 Cause us the record to receive- 35 S. M. Claiming the promise. ESUS, we look to thee, Thy promised presence claim Thou in the midst of us shalt be, Assembled in thy name: 2 Thy name salvation is, Which here we come to prove : Thy name is life, and health, and peace, And everlasting love. 3 Not in the name of pride Or selfishness we meet; 4 We meet the grace to take, 5 Present we know thou art, Now, Lord, let every bounding heart 60 may thy quick'ning voice The death of sin remove; And bid our inmost souls rejoice, 36 1st P. M. 6 lines 8s. God is in this place. O! God is here! let us adore, And own how dreadful is this place; Let all within us feel his power, And silent bow before his face; Who know his power, his grace who prove, Serve him with awe, with rev'rence love. 2 Lo! God is here! him day and night United choirs of angels sing: To him, enthroned above all height, 37 0 The presence and grace of Jesus. S. M. That we may worship thee aright, 2 Our rising world obey'd Thy Godhead's high command: 3 Yet all things made anew To wond'ring mortals seem, 4 O, be thou present now, And make thy mercy known, 5 Then shall we live to thee, Thine own devoted servants be, 38 ONCE A blessing on the word. C. M. 1; NCE more we come before our God O may not duty seem a load, 2 Father, thy quick'ning Spirit send 3 May we receive the word we hear, And keep the precious treasure there, 4 To seek thee, all our hearts dispose; To each thy blessings suit; And let the seed thy servant sows, 39 God's service delightful. C. M. W own; With joy the summons we obey, 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! 3 Spirit of grace! O deign to dwell Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow. 4 Let peace within her walls be found Let all her sons unite, To spread with holy zeal around, 5 Great God, we hail the sacred day 40 5th P. M. 4 lines 7s. God's glorious perfections celebrated. GL God, who to glory fills the sky; Peace on earth to man forgiven, 3 Hail, by all thy works adored! Thee with thankful hearts we prove, 4 Christ our Lord and God we own, 5 Jesus, in thy name we pray, 41 5th P. M. 4 lines 7s. Humble adoration. HEAVENLY EAVENLY Father, sov'reign Lord, Lord, thy mercies never fail; Hail, celestial Goodness, hail! |