4 56 Almighty God, to Thee Be endless honour done, The power and Godhead one: Where reason fails with all her powers, 1 Good-will to mortals shewn! We praise, we bless, we glorify, 2 We thank Thee for Thy glorious grace, Lord God! the King of heaven, the God 3 And Thou, beloved Son of God, 4 Thou, with the Holy Ghost, O Christ, C. M. 57 1 SAINTS' DAYS. THE HE Son of God goes forth to war, His blood-red banner streams afar! C. M. 2 Who best can drink His cup Triumphant over pain, of woe, Who patient bears His cross below, 3 The martyr first, whose eagle eye 4 A glorious band, the chosen few Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, 5 A noble army-men and boys, 6 They climbed the steep ascent of heaven, 58 1 O God! to us may grace be given C. M. H Where all their white array? OW bright these glorious spirits shine! How came they to the blissful seats 2 Lo! these are they, from sufferings great, And in the blood of Christ have washed 3 Now with triumphal palms they stand And serve the God they love, amid 4 The Lamb that dwells amidst the throne, 5 'Mid pastures green He'll lead His flock, 59 1 every tear. Fostrove in Thee to live, OR all Thy saints, O Lord, Who followed Thee, obeyed, adored, 2 For all Thy saints, O Lord, 3 They all, in life and death, With Thee their Lord in view, 4 For this Thy Name we bless, May follow them in holiness, S. M. 60 1 POUR 93 EMBER WEEK. OUR out Thy Spirit from on high, L. M. And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 2 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness with meekness from above, To bear Thy people on their heart, And love the souls whom Thou dost love: 3 To watch, and pray, and never faint, By day and night strict guard to keep, Protect Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 1 IN token that thou shalt not fear We print the Cross upon thee here, 2 In token that thou shalt not blush C. M 3 In token that thou shalt not flinch 4 In token that thou too shalt tread 5 Thus outwardly and visibly, may And the brow that wears His cross 62 HOLY COMMUNION. Y God, and is Thy table spread, L. M 1 And doth Thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all Thy children led, And let them all Thy sweetness know. 3 O let Thy table honoured be, And furnished well with joyful guests! Who here its sacred pledges tastes! |