95. L. M. The Joy and Blessing of Worship. WATTS. 1 LORD, how delightful 't is to see 2 0, 96. 8 & 7s. M. S. F. ADAMS. Close of Worship. 1 PART in peace! is day before us? Praise his name for life and light; Are the shadows lengthening o'er us? Bless His care who guards the night. 2 Part in peace! with deep thanksgiving, Rendering, as we homeward tread, Gracious service to the living, Tranquil memory to the dead. 3 Part in peace! such are the praises 97. L. M. ANONYMO 3 Close of Worship. Evening. 1 WHILE now upon this Sabbath eve, Thy house, Almighty God, we leave, 'Tis sweet, as sinks the setting sun, To think on all our duties done. 98. 99. 2 Oh! evermore may all our bliss 1 LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, 1 MILLIONS Within thy courts have been; 2 From east to west the sun surveyed, From north to south, adoring throngs; 3 And not a prayer, a tear, a sigh, Hath failed this day some suit to gain; 4 Yet one prayer more; -and be it one, Let all that breathe call Jesus Lord! 100. L. M. MORAVIAN. The Lord's Prayer. 1 THY name be hallowed evermore; 2 Lord! evermore to us be given The living bread that came from heaven: Thou art the Source, the Fountain thou. 1 THERE is a God-all nature speaks, Through earth, and air, and sea, and skies: 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, O'er the wide world's extended frame His mighty Maker's glorious name. 3 The flowery tribes, all blooming, rise Above the weak attempts of art; Their bright, inimitable dyes Speak sweet conviction to the heart. 4 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, 102. S. M. MRS. STEELE God our Father. 1 My Father! cheering name! Give me the humble hope to claim 2 Whate'er thy will denies, For thou art just, and good, and wise: 3 Whate'er thy will ordains, 4 Thy ways are little known 5 My Father!—blissful name! If thou accept my humble claim, L. M. The Paternal Love of God. 1 FATHER! to thy kind love we owe BRYANT eyes 2 Giver of sunshine and of rain! ! 103. 3 Yet deem we not that thus alone, 4 In woe's dark hour, our kindest stay! 104. C. M. MARTINEAU'S COLL Omnipotence of God. 1 'Twas God who fixed the rolling spheres, 2 From everlasting is his might, He pierces through the realms of light, 3 He darts along the burning sky; 4 He speaks, great nature's wheels stand still And leave their wonted round; The mountains melt; each trembling hill 5 Ye worlds, and every living thing, Pay grateful homage to your King, |