2 While our days on earth are lengthened, May we give them, Lord, to Thee; Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened, May we run, nor weary be, Till Thy glory Without clouds in Heaven we see. 3 There in worship purer, sweeter, Thee Thy people shall adore; Tasting of enjoyment greater 11 Far than thought conceived before ; Full, unmixed, and evermore. Rev. Thomas Kelly (1769-1855), 1815. 8.7.4. Dismission. I LORD, dimiss us with Thy blessing, Travelling through this wilderness. With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given May we ever Reign with Christ in endless day. Rev. John Fawcett (1739-1817), 1774 12 L. M. 6L. "Unto the Lord."-ROM. xiv, 8. I WHEN, streaming from the eastern skies, 2 And when to Heaven's all-glorious King My morning sacrifice I bring, And, mourning o'er my guilt and shame, Ask mercy in my Saviour's Name, Then, Jesus, cleanse me with Thy blood, 3 When each day's scenes and labors close, 4 And at my life's last setting sun, 13 William Shrubsole, Jr. (1759-1829), 1813. Ab. and ait. 6.6 4.6. 6. 6. 4. The Trinity invoked. I COME, Thou Almighty King, Father all-glorious, Come, and reign over us, 2 Jesus, our Lord, arise; And make them fall; Let Thine almighty aid 3 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Come, and Thy people bless, 4 Come, Holy Comforter, 5 To the great One and Three Hence, evermore. His Sovereign Majesty And to eternity Love and adore. Rev. Charles Wesley (1708-1788), 1757. 14 L. M. "Christ always with His people." I JESUS, where'er Thy people meet, 2 For Thou, within no walls confined, Inhabitest the humble mind; Such ever bring Thee where they come, And, going, take Thee to their home. 3 Dear Shepherd of Thy chosen few, 4 Here may we prove 5 Lord, we are few, but Thou art near; Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear: O rend the heavens, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts Thine own. William Cowper (1731-1800), 1760. Ab. 15 L. M. "Jam lucis orto sidere." I WHILE now the daylight fills the sky, We lift our hearts to God on high, That He, in all we do or say, Would keep us free from harm to-day. 2 So when the daylight leaves the sky, And night'sdark hours once more are nigh, May we, unsoiled by sinful stain, 16 Sing glory to our God again. Ambrose of Milan (340-397). Tr. by Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), Ab. and alt. L. M. The Love of God shed abroad in the Heart.-EPH. iii. 16. I COME, dearest Lord, descend and dwell, By faith and love, in every breast; Then shall we know, and taste, and feel, The joys that cannot be exprest. 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength; Make our enlarged souls possess, And learn the height and breadth and Of Thine immeasurable grace. [length 3 Now to the God, whose power can do More than our thoughts or wishes know, Be everlasting honors done, 17 By all the church, thro' Christ, His Son. L. M. (Abridged form.) "Gott ist gegenwärtig O lasset uns anbeten." I Lo, 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. 2 Lo, God is here: Him day and night United choirs of angels sing; To Him, enthroned above all height, Let saints their humble worship bring. 3 Lord God of hosts, O may our praise Thy courts with grateful incense fill ; |