This is the day the Lord hath made.
This is the first and great command.
This spacious earth is all the Lord's.
This stone to thee in faith we lay.
Thou art the way, by thee alone
Thou hidden love of God whose height
Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known
Thou, Lord, through every changing scene
Thou who dwell'st enthroned above
Thrice happy man, who fears the Lord.
Thrice happy souls, who, born from heaven
Thrice happy state where saints shall live.
Through all the changing scenes of life.
X Through all the various shifting scenes
Through every age, eternal God
Through sorrow's night and danger's path.
Thus far on life's perplexing path
Thus far the Lord has led me on .
Thus saith the first, the great command
Thy favors, Lord, surprise our souls.
Thy goodness, Lord, our souls confess
Thy kingdom, Lord, forever stands
Thy law is perfect, Lord of light
Thy mercies and thy love
Thy name, Almighty Lord
Thy presence, everlasting God.
Thy wisdom, power, and goodness, Lord
Times without number have I prayed
'Tis by the faith of joys to come.
'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand
"'Tis finished!" so the Saviour cried
'Tis God the spirit leads
'Tis God who those that trust in him
'Tis gone, that bright and orbed blaze
To God, its source, my soul aspires
To God, the mighty Lord
To keep the lamp alive
To-morrow, Lord, is thine
To prayer, to prayer, for the morning breaks.
To thee, my God, my days are known
To thee, O God, in heaven
To thee, our wants are known.
To thee, O God, we homage pay
Transporting tidings, which we hear.
Triumphant Lord, thy goodness reigns.
'T was by an order from the Lord
'T was on that dark, that doleful night
VITAL spark of heavenly flame.
WAIT on the Lord, ye heirs of hope.
Watchman, tell us of the night
Weak and irresolute is man
Welcome, welcome, quiet morning
Welcome, sweet day of rest.
We bless thee for this sacred day
We sing of God, the mighty source
What is the chaff, the word of man
What must it be to dwell above
What of truth we have been hearing
What secret hand at morning light
What shall we ask of God in prayer.
When all thy mercies, O my God.
When, as returns this solemn day
When before thy throne we kneel
Walk in the light, so shalt thou know
When the vale of death appears
Wherefore should man, frail child of clay
Wherewith shall I approach the Lord
While now upon this Sabbath eve
Who are these in bright array.
Who make the Lord of hosts their tower
Who shall inhabit in thy hill
Who shall tow'rd thy chosen seat.
Why do we waste in trifling cares
With glory clad, with strength arrayed
Within these walls be peace
With mines of wealth are sinners poor
With reverence let the saints appear
- With sacred joy we lift our eyes
With songs and honors sounding loud
With warm affections let us view.
YE boundless realms of joy
Ye faithful souls, who Jesus know
* Ye followers of the Prince of Peace
Ye golden lamps of heaven, farewell
Ye humble souls, that seek the Lord
Ye servants of the Lord.
Ye sons of men, a feeble race.
Ye that obey the immortal King
Ye trembling souls, dismiss your fears
ZEAL is that pure and heavenly flame
I. INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP.
For the introduction of worship, 1 to 20. For the Christian Sabbath, 21 to
28. For the close of worship, 29 to 34.
II. MORNING AND EVENING HYMNS.
For the morning, 35 to 45. Morning or evening, 46 to 50. Evening, 51
to 58.
III. GENERAL PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING.
Presence of God invoked, 59. Praise to the only true God, 60. Thanks-
giving and holiness, 62. God adored in his works, 61, 63._Universal praise,
64 to 80. Praise due from men, 81, 82. Te Deum, 83. Praise to the Lord
of nature, 84, 85. Praise for preserving grace, 86. Glory in the highest, 87.
IV. ATTRIBUTES AND PROVIDENCE OF GOD.
Existence of God, 88. God incomprehensible, 89, 98. Unity of God, 90,
91. Greatness, power and sovereignty of God, 92 to 97. God invisible, 99.
Eternity and immutability of God, 100 to 105. Omnipresence and om-
niscience of God, 106 to 111. Goodness, mercy and compassion of God, 112 to
127. Holiness of God, 128 to 130. Faithfulness of God, 131, 132. Attributes
of God our confidence, 133. Perfections and providence of God, 134 to 136.
Providence and grace unsearchable, 137. Mercies of God our trust, 138 to
142. Mysteries of Providence, 143. Care of Providence, 144 to 146. Provi-
dence in our afflictions, 147 to 152. Blessing of God always needful, 153 to
155. God our shepherd, 156 to 163. The constant help of Providence, 164
to 171. Distinguished goodness of Providence to man, 172. Divine protec-
tion and retribution, 173 to 181.
The books of nature and scripture, 182, 183. Excellence and power of
God's word, 184 to 194. Divine instruction implored, 191, 192. Searching
the scriptures, 195. Light of the world, 196, 198. Prophecy and inspiration,
197. Heavenly bread, 199. Divine teachings, 200, 201. Šeed of the word,
202, 203. Supplication for a blessing on the word, 204.
VI. CHRIST AND CHRISTIANITY.
Message of John the Baptist, 205, 206. Christ's coming, 207 to 212.
Christ's nativity, 213 to 216. Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles, 217 to
225. Christ the Sun of Righteousness, 226. Sufferings and death of Christ,
227 to 231. Resurrection of Christ, 232 to 236. Death, resurrection and
ascension of Christ, 237, 238. Christ's miracles, 239. Precepts and example
of Christ, 240 to 246. Christ's invitations, 247 to 249. Glorying in Jesus,
250, 251. Coming and influences of the holy Spirit, 252 to 254. Gospel
invitations, 255. Character and success of the gospel, 256 to 265. Christian
pilgrims, 266. Songs of the Redeemed, 267. Communion of saints, 268.
Final acceptance of the righteous, 269.
Christian life, race and warfare, 270 to 274. Christian riches, 275, 276.
Christian wisdom, 277 to 281. Christian watchfulness and activity, 282 to
286. Virtue imperishable, 287. Safety and happiness of obedience and a
good conscience, 288 to 298. The Christian Israel, 299. Resolution and
example, 300. Courage and fortitude, 301 to 307. Christian ambition, 303.
Sincerity and self-examination, 308, 309. Steadiness of principle, 310.
Charitable judgment, 311. Moderation, 312. Peace and love, 313 to 315.
Christian unity, 316, 317. Communion with God and Christ, 319. Trust in
God and contentment, 320, 321. Holiness and grace, 322. Dependence and
trust, 323, 324. Love to God, obedience, trust and submission, 325 to 329.
Retirement and meditation, 330, 331. Living in Christ, 332. Meekness and
humility, 333 to 337. Christian patience, 338. Liberality and charity, 339,
340. Zeal, 341. Faith and works, 342 to 348.
VIII. CONFESSION AND PENITENCE.
Sins confessed and mourned, 349. Inconstancy lamented, 350. Human
frailty, 351. Seeking forgiveness and a clean heart, 352 to 356. Seeking
divine aid, 357. Amidst temptation, 353. Hope reviving, 359. Seeking grace
and refuge, 360, 361. Preparation of heart, 362, 363. Return and pardon,
364 to 372. Freedom from sin in heaven, 373.
IX. DEVOUT ASPIRATIONS AND AFFECTIONS.
The Lord's prayer, 374, 375. Habitual devotion, 376. Seeking the Divine
presence, influence and light, 377 to 389. Faith in Divine grace and power,
390. Living wholly to God, 391 to 393. Breathing after holiness, 394. Lord,
remember me, 395. Seeking God for our guardian, 396. Seeking the know-
ledge of God, 397. Joy in God's presence, 398. God our eternal portion, 399
Praising God in all changes, 400, 401. The soul panting for God, 402, 403
Seeking help and direction from God, 404 to 408. For a holy life, 409. Liv.
ing waters, 410, 411. Subjection to God, 412. Bread of life, 413. Holy
desires, 414. Living to God's glory, 415, 416. Thy kingdom come, 417.
Submission and resignation, 418 to 421. Safety in God, 422. Hope and
comfort in trouble, 423, 424. Peace and deliverance, 425 to 427. Fervent
gratitude, 428, 429. Living with God, 430. Heavenly aspirations and joys,
431 to 433. The saint's rest, 434.
X. LIFE, DEATH AND FUTURITY.
Redeeming time, 435. Journey of life, 436 to 439. Uncertainty of life,
440. Heaven and earth, 441. Our life in the charge of God, 442. Following
the pious dead, 443. Frailty and vanity of mortal life, 444 to 450. Death a
blessing to the righteous, 451. Triumphing over death, 452 to 454. Support
in affliction and death, 455 to 458. God the everlasting light, 459. The
young cut off like flowers, 460. Comfort on the death of friends, 461, 462.
The pious dead are blessed, 463 to 466. Looking homeward, 467, 468.
Preparation for heaven, 469. Immortal joys, 470. Reunion of friends, 471
Heavenly Jerusalem, 472. Holiness and happiness of heaven, 473 to 477.
Judgment and eternity, 478 to 484.
Early religion, 485 to 488. For Sunday Schools, 489. Daily and nightly
devotion, 490. For a blessing with food, 491. Seasons of the year, 492 to
494. Rain, 495 to 497. For travellers, 498. For mariners, 499 to 501.
Missionaries, 502, 503. Restoration of Israel, 504. In time of trial, 505.
In times of distress and danger, 506. In times of scarcity, 507. Comfort in
sickness and death, 508. Formation and dignity of man, 509, 510. Old age
anticipated, 511. Memory of the past, 512. At parting, 513, 514. Death
of an infant, 515. The Saints in glory, 516.
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