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XI.

MISSION HYMNS

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ERHAPS in mission work no hymn has

been more used and blessed than

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of Woman's Work; but it is too well known for quotation here. So also is another, equally familiar, "There is life for a look at the Crucified One," by Amelia Matilda Hull, which has been God's message of peace to many an anxious one. But the three following hymns are less known, and yet have been greatly blessed. The first has a

The tune "Persis," No. 187 in Havergal's Psalmody, forms the most touching and beautiful accompaniment to this hymn, and, though new, is already a favourite. Hymn 120, "Hear the Father's ancient promise," is very precious, and with the above tune, Persis, is greatly prized. So likewise Hymn 191, "O Saviour, precious Saviour" (to the tune Zoan I.), the refrain of which, varying slightly in each verse, brings out a grand and solemn burst of praise. Both these hymns, 120 and 191, are deservedly great favourites.

touching beauty of expression which makes it especially suitable for Mission Services in an educated congregation.

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"And whosoever cometh,

I will not cast him out."
O welcome voice of JESUS,
Which drives away our doubt;
Which calls us, very sinners,
Unworthy though we be

Of love so free and boundless,
To come, dear LORD, to Thee.

William Chatterton Dix, 1867.

Yet I have seen even more hearts moved by the simple "Come and Welcome," with its more homely phraseology, just as with "Take salvation," quoted above.

"COME, AND WELCOME."

Come, and welcome, to the Saviour,
He in mercy bids thee come;
Come, be happy in His favour,
Longer from Him do not roam;
Come, and welcome :

Come to Jesus, sinner, come !

Come, and welcome; rise to glory,

Leave this passing world behind :
Christ will spread His banner o'er thee,
Thou in Him a Friend shalt find;
Come, and welcome,

To a Saviour good and kind.

Come, and welcome: do not linger,

Make thy happy choice to-day;

True thou art a guilty sinner,
But He'll wash thy sins away :
Come, and welcome,

Time admits of no delay!

Albert Midlane, 1865.

These sweet invitations are, however, not all that is needed. Distinct expressions of simple faith and trust are most useful in lifting anxious ones out of the miry clay of doubt, and setting their feet upon the Rock, and putting a new song in their mouths. Many a trembling foot has found the following hymn a stepping-stone into "peace and joy in believing.” For use during after-meetings, those happy times of drawing the nets, and often of astonishment at the draught, it has been found to be not only peculiarly suitable but peculiarly blessed. Hearts which have dared to whisper for the first time, "Jesus, I will trust Thee," have been led on during the singing of this hymn, by the Spirit's power, to the song of happy faith, "Jesus, I do trust Thee, trust without a doubt!"

TRUST IN JESUS.

Jesus, I will trust Thee, trust Thee with my soul;
Guilty, lost, and helpless, Thou canst make me whole.
There is none in heaven or on earth like Thee:
Thou hast died for sinners-therefore, Lord, for me.

Jesus, I may trust Thee, Name of matchless worth
Spoken by the angel at Thy wondrous birth;

Written, and for ever, on Thy cross of shame,
Sinners read and worship, trusting in that Name.

Jesus, I must trust Thee, pondering Thy ways,
Full of love and mercy all Thine earthly days:
Sinners gathered round Thee, lepers sought Thy Face-
None too vile or loathsome for a Saviour's grace.

Jesus, I can trust Thee, trust Thy written Word,
Though Thy voice of pity I have never heard.
When Thy Spirit teacheth, to my taste how sweet-
Only may I hearken, sitting at Thy feet.

Jesus, I do trust Thee, trust without a doubt:
"Whosoever cometh, Thou wilt not cast out;"
Faithful is Thy promise, precious is Thy blood;
These my soul's salvation, Thou my Saviour God!"

Towards the close of a Mission Week, conducted in prayer and faith, and in the power of the Spirit of God, there is sure to be a spirit of praise and joy. And this, not because of the growing delight and zeal in the work, or because we are glad of the success of our efforts, nor even because of the great joy of seeing souls brought to the Lord Jesus; but because old and new believers alike, if the power of the Spirit is indeed among us, find Jesus Himself to be so very present and so very precious. And while the converts in the fervour of their new love and happiness in Him delight in and are strengthened by its expression in the most joyous hymns, I appeal to any who have been privileged to be fellow-workers in

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