613 Evening: Relying upon divine grace. C. M. LORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray; I am forever thine: I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, 4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to peace, I'll give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep. 614 S. M. Evening: Commending the soul to God. THOU seest my feebleness, Jesus, be thou my power,- 3 Myself I cannot save,- 4 My soul to thee alone, Now therefore I commend : 615 P. M. 86, 86, 88. THOU The evening sacrifice. HOU, Lord of life, whose tender care Here, lowly, at the hour of prayer, Before thy throne we bow: We bless thy gracious hand, and pray 2 With prayer, our humble praise we bring, For mercies day by day: Lord, teach our hearts thy love to sing; All that we have we owe to thee,- 3 Thou, blessed God, hast been our guide, And when this life's sad journey's past, 4 In our Redeemer's name, for all Prostrate, O Lord, before thee fall, And gratefully adore: Bend from thy throne of earth and skies, 616 Evening: Cheerful confidence. IN mercy, Lord, remember me, Through all the hours of night, And grant to me most graciously The safeguard of thy might. C. M. 2 With cheerful heart I close mine eyes, Since thou wilt not remove : O, in the morning let me rise Rejoicing in thy love. 3 Or, if this night should prove my last, 617 10th P. M. 8 lines 8s. Evening: Perfect security. INSPIRER and Hearer of prayer, INSP Thou Shepherd and Guardian divine, My all to thy covenant care I, sleeping or waking, resign. To watch, while thy saints are asleep; Their chorus forever shall join; And love and adore, without end, Their faithful Creator and mine. 618 Evening: Angelic guardianship. C. M. LL praise to Him who dwells in bliss, Whose throne is in the vast abyss Of uncreated light. 2 Each thought and deed his piercing eyes With strictest search survey; The deepest shades no more disguise, 3 Whom thou dost guard, O King of kings, Shall they securely rest. 4 Thy angels shall around their beds Their constant stations keep: Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads, 5 May we with calm and sweet repose, 619 L. M. Sabbath evening: Thy kingdom come. ILLIONS within thy courts have met, Millions this day before thee bow'd; Their faces Zionward were set, M Vows with their lips to thee they vow'd. 2 But thou, soul-searching God! hast known The hearts of all that bent the knee; And hast accepted those alone, Who in the spirit worshipp'd thee. 3 People of many a tribe and tongue, Not one hath sought thy face in vain. 5 Thy poor were bountifully fed, Thy chasten'd sons have kiss'd the rod; Thy mourners have been comforted, The pure in heart have seen their God. 6 Yet one prayer more;-and be it one, In which both heaven and earth accord;Fulfil thy promise to thy Son: Let all that breathe call Jesus Lord! 620 Night. L. M. THEE, in the watches of the night, 621 0 Self-dedication to the Lord. L. M. LORD, thy heavenly grace impart, 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, |