756. 2 The sound is waxing stronger, And thrones and nations hear- 3 And then shall sink the mountains 8s. & 7s. M. Autumn Warnings. 1 SEE the leaves around us falling, 2 "Youth, on length of days presuming, HORNE. 3 "What though yet no losses grieve you, 4 On the tree of life eternal, Let our highest hopes be staid: This alone, forever vernal, Bears a leaf that shall not fade. 757. C. M. Death of a Teacher. ANONYMOUS. 1 FAREWELL, dear friend! a long farewell! Till we are raised with thee to dwell 2 Our friend and brother, lo is dead! Has made in dust its silent bed, 3 Farewell, dear friend, again farewell,- And when we meet, no tongue can tell 4 No more we'll mourn thee, parted friend, And every thought and effort bend 758. 12s. & 11s. M. ANONYMOUS. The Same. 1 THOUGH lost to our sight, we may not deplore thee, The clear light of faith shall illumine thy road; All through the dark valley shall angels watch o'er thee, And guide thee in peace to the home of thy 2 Thy heart, while on earth, in his praises delighted, above. 3 And there may we meet when life shall be ended, All tears wiped away, and all errors forgiven, And there may our prayers together be blended In the sweet song of praise to our Master in heaven. 759. L. M. S. S. CHOIR. Death of a Scholar. 1 WE come our Sabbath hymn to raise, 2 The lips are still, the eye is dim, That brightly beamed with joy and love; The spirit, it hath gone to Him Who freely gave it from above. 3 We will not weep, for Jesus said, 760. C. M. BOSTON S. S. H. Book. The Same. 1 DEATH has been here, and borne away 2 We cannot tell who next may fall 3 May each attend with willing feet. 761. 4 Lord, to thy wisdom and thy care On the Death of a Female Scholar. 1 ONE sweet flower has drooped and faded, 2 But we feel no thought of sadness, 3 She has gone to heaven before us, 4 God, our Father, watch above us, 762. C. M. A Child's Prayer. ANONYMOUS. 1 LORD, teach a little child to pray, 2 A little sparrow cannot fall Unnoticed, Lord, by thee; And though I am so young and small, 3. Teach me to do whate'er is right, 763. L. M. S. S. H. Book. God-Our Father. 1 GREAT GOD! and wilt thou condescend 2 Art thou my Father?- Let me be 4 Art thou my Father?—Then, at last, 764. PHILANTHROPIC SUBJECTS. 7s. M. Acceptable Offering. 1 FATHER of our feeble race, J. TAYLOR. |