171 St.Asaphs-p.282.] 12th P.M.76,76,78,76. In Jesus' service join : Lord, The ordinance divine : And ask and have whate'er we want ; And never, never faint. To the old tempter's will ; While Satan cries, "Be still :” And here with God ourselves acquaint ; And never, never faint. To slothful flesh and blood, And bless the welcome load : And humbly pour out our complaint ; And never, never faint. And still our wants declare; the promises are sure To persevering prayer: And each wakes up a spotless saint, And never, never faint. And perfected in love ! Till we see our Saviour God, Descending from above, Beyond what angel minds can paint, And never, never faint. 172 Josiah—p.263.] 11th P.M. 76,76,77,76. To , The everlasting hills ; My soul the Spirit feels : Help, while yet I ask, is given : That made both earth and heaven. And still in God confide; Nor suffer thee to slide : He thy quiet spirit keeps ; Thy Watchman never sleeps. Thy Keeper can surprise ; On his all-seeing eyes ; Israel all his care shall prove; And ever-waking love. Omnipotently near ! And banishes thy fear; Shadows with his wings thy head; Guards from all impending harms : The everlasting arms. Shall bless thy coming in; Till thou art saved from sin; Fill'd with wisdom, love, and power ; Henceforth, and evermore. 173 Pensfordp.265.] 11th P.M.76,76,77,76. CEARKEN to the solemn voice, Waiting souls, rejoice, rejoice, And see the Bridegroom nigh ! Light and joy his looks impart: And meet him in your heart. Of sin, your heads lift up; He comes, and bids you hope : Jesus doth his mourners cheer; Believe, and feel him here! Whose lamps are burning bright; To walk with him in white; Bids you all his promise prove ; Jesus comes to cast out sin, And perfect you in love. 4 Wait we all in patient hope, Till Christ, the Judge, shall come ; We shall soon be all caught up, To meet the gen'ral doom : In an hour to us unknown, As a thief in deepest night, Christ shall suddenly come down, With all his saints in light. 5 Happy he whom Christ shall find Watching to see him come ; Him the Judge of all mankind Shall bear triumphant home : Which of you dares meet his day,- We rise and come away. The blessings God designs to give : Long as they live should Christians pray, They learn to pray when first they live. 2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress ; If cares distract, or fears dismay ; If guilt deject; if sin distress; În every case, still watch and pray. 3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak: Though thought be broken, language lame, Pray, if thou canst or canst not speak; But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 4 Depend on him ; thou canst not fail ; Make all thy wants and wishes known; Fear not; his merits must prevail : Ask but in faith, it shall be done. PRAY THObless my coming in ! 175 Edgware-p. 43.] C. M. VHOU, Lord, hast bless'd my going out, Compass my weakness round about, And keep me safe from sin. Thy tabernacle spread; And screen my naked head. From sin's alluring snare;, And watching unto prayer. 4 O that I never, never more Might from thy ways depart ! By giving thee my heart. And then from earth release ; I ask not life, but let me love, And lay me down in peace. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH. 176 Portugal—p. 75.] L. M. A " Whose Spirit breathes the active flame; Faith, like its finisher and Lord, To-day, as yesterday, the same : % To thee our humble hearts aspire, And ask the gift unspeakable ; |