2 O, grant that each of us Now met before thee here, May meet together thus, When thou and thine appear: To thy blest presence may we come, 722. 8 & 7s. M. Close of Worship. ADAMS. 1. PART in peace! with deep thanksgiving, Rendering, as we homeward tread, Gracious service to the living, Tranquil memory to the dead. 2 Part in peace! such are the praises 723. 8 & 7s. M. ANON. 1 LEAD us, Heavenly Father, lead us 2 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, Love with kind affections blending, Pleasures time can never cloy; Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing shall our peace destroy. 724. 8 & 7s. M. Close of Divine Service. 1 WHAT of truth we have been hearing, 2 Truth! how sacred is the treasure! 3 Till we leave this world forever, 725. 7s. M. SALISBURY COLL. Prayer for a Blessing. 1 GLORIOUS in thy saints appear; 2 And, in every grace complete, 545 726. 7s. M. H. K. WHITE. Parting. 1 CHRISTIANS, brethren, ere we part, 2 Though we here should meet no more, 3 Now to Him who reigns in heaven, Grateful for thy love divine, > 546 To Thee, whose temple is all space; BE thou, O God, exalted high; To God the only wise, Our Saviour and our King, Let all who dwell below the skies Their grateful praises sing. V. Seven Syllable Metre. ALL who vital breath enjoy, In God's praise that breath employ, BURST into praise, my soul! all nature join! Angels and men in harmony combine; While human years are measured by the sun, And while eternity its course shall run. VII. Eleven Syllable Metre. COME, let us adore Him, come, bow at his feet; O give him the glory, the praise that is meet; Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies. It was thought unnecessary to give Doxologies in any other than the above simple metres. An easy transition may be made from other metres into one of these. The Long Metre Doxology may be sung with a hymn in Long Metre Six Lines; the Seven Syllable Metre Doxology may be sung with a hymn in Eight and Seven Syllable Metre; and so on, according to the taste and discretion of the Minister or Choir. 548 |