That in the darkest spot of earth 3 I thank Thee more that all our joy That shadows fall on brightest hours, So that earth's bliss may be our guide And not our chain. 4 For Thou, who knowest, Lord, how soon Hast given us joys, tender and true, So that we see, gleaming on high, 5 I thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast kept The best in store; We have enough, yet not too much A yearning for a deeper peace Not known before. 6 I thank Thee, Lord, that here our souls, Though amply blest, Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest— Nor ever shall, until they lean On Jesus' breast. A. A. PROCTOR. 1860. C.M. 1148 Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. 1 John 14. 27. HE world can neither give nor take, THE Nor can it comprehend, The peace of God, which Christ has brought, The peace which knows no end. 2 The burning bush was not consumed The three, when Jesus made the fourth, 3 God's furnace doth in Zion stand As the refiner views his gold, 4 His thoughts are high, His love is wise, And, though He does not always smile, SELINA, COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON. 1772. 10s. 1149 My peace I give unto you.—John 14. 27. 1 EACE, perfect peace-in this dark world of sin ? PEACE The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace-by thronging duties To do the will of Jesus, this is best. [pressed? 3 Peace, perfect peace-with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom nought but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace-with loved ones far In Jesus' keeping we are safe and they. [away? 5 Peace, perfect peace-our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 6 Peace, perfect peace-death shadowing us and ours ? Jesus hath vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough-earth's troubles soon shall cease; And Jesus calls us to heaven's perfect peace. E. H. BICKERSTETH. 1876. 1150 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: PATIENCE AND SUBMISSION. C.M. Thou hast holden me by my right hand. 1 OD, my supporter, and my hope, GMy help for ever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet 3 Were I in heaven, without my God, And whilst this earth is mine abode, 4 What if the springs of life were broke, The strength of every saint. 5 Still to draw near to Thee, my God, My tongue shall sound Thy works abroad, 8.6. ISAAC WATTS. 1709. 1151 Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. Ps. 38. 22. 10 not far from me, O my Strength, G Whom all my times obey; Take from me anything Thou wilt, 2 On Thy compassion I repose Lest I should love Thee less; And my heart sees Thee in the deep, And communes with Thee 'mid the storm, 4 When I am feeble as a child, And flesh and heart give way, And the rough wind becomes a song, 5 There is no death for me to fear, For Christ, my Lord, hath died; And it is fellowship with Him 6 My heart is fixed, O God, my Strength, I will be joyful in Thy love, A. L. WARING. 1850 1152 1 1I 10.4. I am thy God, who teacheth thee to profit. may DO not ask, O Lord, that life be I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me Aught of its load: 2 I do not ask that flowers should always spring Beneath my feet; I know too well the poison and the sting 3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead, Lead me aright, Though strength should falter, and though heart should bleed, Through peace to light. 4 I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed Full radiance here; Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread Without a fear. 5 I do not ask my cross to understand, Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand, 6 Joy is like restless day; but peace Divine Like quiet night: Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine, Through peace to light. 1153 1 C.M. A. A. PROCTOR. 1860. The will of the Lord be done.-Acts 21. 14. And every day I live, I seem |