4 We are persuaded now, That nothing can divide Thy children from thy boundless love, 5 Who died to make us sure Of mercy, truth, and peace; And from the power and pains of sin 603 L. M. Communion Hymn. WATTS. 1 HOW are thy glories here displayed, Great God, how bright they shine, While at thy word we break the bread, And pour the flowing wine! 2 Thy saints attend, with every grace, And Love appears with cheerful face, 3 Our Hope in waiting posture sits, 604 S. M. FURNESS. A Communion Hymn. 1 O FOR a prophet's fire, O for an angel's tongue, To speak the mighty love of Him 2 In vain our hearts attempt, In language meet, to tell How through a thousand sorrows burned 3 Yet would we praise that love, Come, gather round this table, then, 4 Here, in the bread and wine, O, with what power they speak! 6 And shall they plead in vain Forbid it, God, while through our veins 605 C. M. E. TAYLOR. Proper Dispositions for the Communion. 1 O, HERE, if ever, God of love, 2 Not here, where met to think on him 3 No, gracious Master, not in vain. The peace thou gav'st may yet remain, 4 "Thy kingdom come; " we watch, we wait, To hear thy cheering call, When heaven shall ope its glorious gate, 606 S. M. PARADISE ST. COL. Grateful Remembrance of Christ. 1 JESUS, the Friend of man, 2 Here we survey that love Which spoke in every breath, 3 Then let our powers unite, His honored name to raise; 4 And while we share the gifts O, may our hearts, to all mankind, 473 607 C. M. BEDDOME. For Communicants. 1 YE followers of the Prince of Peace, 2 The love which all his bosom filled, Inspired by love he lived and taught; 3 Let each the sacred law fulfil; Be every temper formed by love, 4 Let none who call themselves his friends, 608 L. M. Crucifixion to the World. WATTS. 1 WHEN I survey the wondrous cross, And pour contempt on all my pride. 3 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small : Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 609 C. M. PARADISE ST. COL. Reflections on the Death of Jesus. 1 WITH warm affection let us view, The solemn and impressive scene 2 Not all the malice of his foes "Forgive them, Father!" he exclaimed; 3 0, what a love was here displayed, 4 Let not his sacred truths by us Nor let our thoughtless hearts forget 610 L. M. BACHE. "Greater Love hath no Man than this." 1 SEE how he loved!" exclaimed the Jews, As tender tears from Jesus fell; My grateful heart the thought pursues, |