They are the noblest work of God, But we, the purchase of his blood. 5 Still in thy work would we abound; Still prune the vine,or plough the ground; Thy sheep with wholesome pasture feed, And watch them with unwearied heed. 6 Thou art our Lord, our life, our love, Our care below, our crown above: Thy praise shall be our best employ, Thy presence our eternal joy. HYMN 218. C. M. Doddridge. bor Plymouth, St. Anns. Spiritual associations registered in heaven; or God's gracious approbation of active attempts to revive religion. 1 TH 2 He sees the tender hearts that mourn 3 Low to the social band he bows Their names recorded are. 5" Yes (saith the Lord) the world shall know "These humble souls are mine: "These, when my jewels I produce, "Shall in full lustre shine." MISSIONARY MEETINGS. HYMN 219. L. M. Voke. Prayer for the spread of the gospel. 4 From east to west, from north to south, Immanuel's kingdom must extend; And every man, in every face, Shall meet a brother, and a friend. HYMN 220. L. M. Voke. * Prospect of success ; or, encouragement to use means, BEHOLD th' expected time draw. near, The shades disperse, the dawn appear; Behold the wilderness assume The beauteous tints of Eden's bloom. 2 Events, with prophecies, conspire FA HYMN 221. C. M. Cambridge, Irish. The increase of the church promised and pleaded. ATHER,is not thy promise pledg'd To thine exalted Son, That through the nations of the earth Thy word of life shall run? 2" Ask, and I give the heathen lands "For thine inheritance, "And to the world's remotest shores, "Thine empire shall advance." 3 Hast thou not said, the blinded Jews Shall their Redeemer own; While Gentiles to his standard crowd, And bow before his throne? EXERT thy power,thy rights maintain, 4 When shall th' untutor❜d Indian tribes, Insulted, everlasting King! The influence of thy crown increase, And strangers to thy footstool bring, 2 In one vast symphony of praise, Gentile and Jew shall then unite; And infidelity, asham'd, Sink in, th' abyss of endless night. 3 Afric's emancipated sons Shall shout to Asia's rapt'rous song; Europe resound her Saviour's fame, And western climes the note prolong. A dark, bewilder'd race, Sit down at our IMMANUEL's feet, And learn and feel his grace? 5Are not all kingdoms,tribes,and tongues, Under th expanse of heaven, To the dominion of thy Son, Without exemption, given? 6 From east to west, from north to south, Then be his name ador'd! Europe, with all thy millions, shout Hosannas to thy Lord! 7 Asia and Africa, resound Redeeming love proclaim! HYMN 222. C. M. Gibbons. Prayer for the success of missions. A blooming paradise. 3 True holiness shall strike its root, 4 Peace, with her olives crown'd, shall Her wings from shore to shore; 5 Lord,for those days we wait; those days HYMN 223. C. M. Arundel, Hymn Second. Are by creation thine; 2 But, Lord, thy greater love has sent 3 Lord, when shall these glad tidings The spacious earth around, ¥ 2 Morning Hymn, Psalm 46th. Through every nation under heaven, Unsav'd, unpity'd, unforgiven; Branded like Cain, they bear their load, Abhorr'd of men, and curs'd of God, 3 But hast thou finally forsook, 4 1 Forever cast thy own away? Yes, gracious Lord, thy word is past; Come then, thou great Deliverer, come; That, quicken'd by thy dying love, HYMN 225. S. M. Shirland, Mount Ephraim, Germany. Missionaries addressed and encouraged. 2 The Master whom you serve 3 4 Will needful strength bestow; Mountains shall sink to plains, Go, spread a Saviour's fame: 5 We wish you in his name, 1OE HYMN 226. 8. 7. 4. Littleton, Tamworth, Helmsley. Longing for the spread of the gospel. 'ER the glo my hills of darknes Look, my soul, be still and gaze All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace ; Blessed Jubilee, Let thy glorious morning dawn! 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Let the rude barbarian see That divine and glorious conquest, Once obtain❜d on Calvary; Let the gospel Loud resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light; And from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night; And redemption, Freely purchas'd, win the day. 4 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel, Win and conquer, never cease; May thy lasting wide dominions Multiply and still increase; Sway thy sceptre, Saviour, all the world around. 2 Has God invited sinners near? And Jesus bought them with his blood? Go, then, my soul, address the Son, To lead thee near the Father's face; Gaze on his glories yet unknown, And taste the blessings of his grace. 3Vain,vexing world, and flesh,and sense, Retire, while I approach my God; Nor let my sins divide me thence, Nor creatures tempt my thoughts abroad. 4 While to thine arms, my God, I press, No mortal hope, nor joy, nor fear, Shall call my soul from thine embrace; 'Tis heaven to dwell forever there. HYMN 230. L. M. Steele. Rothwell, Wells, Shoe!. The presence of Christ, the joy of his people. LORD, in the temples of thy grace, Thy saints behold thy smiling face; And oft have seen thy glories shine With power and majesty divine: 2 But soon, alas! thy absence mourn, And pray and wish thy kind return; Without thy life-inspiring light, 'Tis all a scene of gloomy night. 3 Come, dearest Lord, thy children cry, Our graces droop, our comforts die; Return, and let thy glories rise Again, to our admiring eyes; 4 Till, fill'd with light, and joy, and love, Thy courts below, like those above, Triumphant hallelujahs raise, And heaven and earth resound thy praise. 2 High on a throne of radiant light 12 Thus would my rising soul When all the worlds are thine? Its heavenly Parent sing: S But thou hast brethren here below, 3 4.In them thou may'st be cloth'd and fed, 5 Thy face, with reverence and with love, HYMN 232. S. M. Scott. Watchman, Silver Street. * HY bounties, gracious Lord, 1 TWith gratitude we own; We praise thy providential grace, That showers its blessings down. 2 With joy thy people bring Their offerings round thy throne; With thankful souls, behold, we pay A tribute of thine own. 3 Accept this humble mite, Great sovereign Lord of all; Nor let cur numerous mingling sins The sacred ointment spoil. 4 Let the Redeemer's blood. Diffuse its virtues wide; The bounties of my God? 1 2 Dundee, Canterbury. Employ my noblest powers; Whose goodness lengthens out my days, 30 let the same Almighty care 4 Smile on my minutes as they roll, Hallow and cleanse our every gift, And let thy goodness fill my soul And all our follies hide. 5 O may this sacrifice To thee, the Lord, ascend, An odour of a sweet perfume, Presented by his hand. 6 Well pleas'd, our God shall view 1 The products of his grace; And, in a plentiful reward, Fulfil his promises. TIMES AND SEASONS. HYMN 233. S. M. S SEE Sutton, Dover. A morning hymn. EE how the mounting sun With gratitude and praise. Evening Hymn, Castle Street. An evening hymn. 1GREAT God,to thee my evening song, With humble gratitude, I raise ; O let thy mercy tune my tongue, 5 Let this blest hope mine eye-lids close,' Abridge, Arlington. 2 What mercies has this day bestow'd! 3 Now may soft slumbers close my eyes, 4 Thus bless each future day and night, HYMN 237. C.M. Henry Kirke White.* York, Mear. Hymn for family worship. 3 In whom are founded all my hopes, In whom my wishes end. 2 My soul, in pleasing wonder lost, Thy boundless love surveys ;And fir'd with grateful zeal, prepares The sacrifice of praise. When evening slumbers press my eyes With thy protection blest, In peace and safety I commit My weary limbs to rest. 4 My spirit in thy hands secure, Fears no approaching ill; For whether waking, or asleep, Thou, Lord, art with me still. 5 Then will I daily to the world Thy wondrous acts proclaim; Whilst all with me shall praise and sing And bless thy sacred name. 6 At morn, at noon, at night I'll still Thy growing work pursue; And thee alone will praise, to whom Eternal praise is due. HYMN 239. C. M. Devizes, Hymn Second. Steele. * 10 LORD, another day is flown, 1WHEN verdure clothes the fer And we, a lonely band, Are met once more before thy throne, To bless thy fostering hand. 2 And wilt thou bend a listening ear, To praises low as ours? Thou wilt! for thou dost love to hear The song which meekness pours 3And, Jesus, thou thy smiles will deign, As we before thee pray; For thou didst bless the infant train, And we are less than they. 40 let thy grace perform its part, And let contention cease; 5 Thus chasten'd, cleans'd,entirely thine, A flock by Jesus led; The sun of holiness shall shine, 6 And thou wilt turn our wandering feet, For morning or evening. tile vale, And blossoms deck the spray, And fragrance breathes in every gale, How sweet the vernal day! 2 Hark! how the feather'd warblers sing, 4 Then let my wondering heart confess, HYMN 240. C. M. Braintree, Irish, Abridge. TO praise the ever bounteous Lord, My soul, wake all thy powers: He calls, and at his voice come forth The smiling harvest hours. |