5 Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and thy love; I ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above. 6 Teach me to live by faith, Conform my will to thine; Let me victorious be in death, And then in glory shine.
344. C. M. Newton. The Effort.
APPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat,
Where Jesus answers prayer:
There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there.
2 Thy promise is my only plea,
With this I venture nigh;
Thou callest burden'd souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I.
3 Be thou my shield and hiding-place; That, shelter'd near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, 'Jesus died.'
4 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead his gracious name. 5 'Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still, 'My promis'd grace receive;' "Tis Jesus speaks-I must, I will, I can, I do believe.
Ask what I shall give thee. 1 Kings iii. 5. COME, my soul, thy suit prepare;
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay.
2 Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For his grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.
3 With my burden I begin, Lord, remove this load of sin; Let thy blood for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign.
5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let thy love my spirit cheer; As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end.
6 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew; Let me live the life of faith, Let me die thy people's death.
The presence of Christ makes worship sweet. HOW sweet to leave the world a while,
And seek the presence of our Lord!
Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, And come, according to thy word.
2 From busy scenes we now retreat, That we may here converse with thee; Saviour, behold us at thy feet- Let this the gate of heaven be.
3 'Chief of ten thousand,' now appear; Bestow thy animating grace; Give every soul thy voice to hear, And with thy presence fill the place.
347. C. M. Medley.
O Lord, revive thy work. Hab. iii. 2.
REAT God! incline thy gracious ear, And hear thy children's cry;
In mercy for our help appear,
Nor let our comforts die.
2 In this sad, dark, and gloomy day, O keep our faith alive; Remove our loads of guilt away; 'And all thy work revive.'
3 Revive thy work within us all, In holy peace and love; And let thy Spirit on us fall, In blessings from above.
4 Then shall we flourish like the vine, Refresh'd, and made to thrive; And all the glory shall be thine, Who dost thy work revive.
348. L. M. Altered.
For a church in a low condition. Psalm li.
FATHER of mercies! from thy throne
Look with an eye of pity down,
On us thy church, in deep distress, And all our numerous woes redress. 2 We call to mind the happier days Of life and love, of prayer and praise; When holy services gave birth To joys, resembling heaven on earth. 3 But now the ways of Zion mourn, Her gates neglected and forlorn; Our joy and liveliness are fled, And we are languid, cold, and dead. 4 Near to each other, and to thee, Father! we ask henceforth to be;- O, pour thy Spirit from on high, And all our numerous wants supply.
EVIVE thy work, Almighty Lord! Extend the conquests of thy sword;
Erect thy throne in every heart,
And bid each idol hence depart.
2 Spirit divine! thy grace diffuse;
Thy influence shed like heavenly dews, To make our drooping graces thrive ;- O gracious Lord! thy work revive. 3 Attract with cords of love divine, These feeble, wandering sheep of thine, On thy rich pastures make them thrive; E'en now, thy gracious work revive. 4 Revive thy work, triumphant King! Attune our lips thy praise to sing, Our dying spark of love inflame, And claim all glory to thy name.
350. L. M. W. & B.
Seeking direction in the choice of a Pastor. NATHER of mercies, bend thine ear,
Perplext, distrest, to thee we cry, And seek the guidance of thine eye. 2 With longing eyes, behold, we wait, In suppliant crowds, at mercy's gate, Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain, Nor let us seek thy face in vain. 3 O Lord, in ways of peace return, Nor let thy flock neglected mourn; May our blest eyes a pastor see, Dear to ourselves and dear to thee.
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess. v. 17. 'PRAY" says the word, and never cease,' In faith, and hope, and love sincere,
Pray, till these graces all increase, And still be found in fervent prayer.
2 Long as they live should Christians pray, For only while they pray they live; Their wants shall teach them what to say, And prayer shall all those wants relieve. 3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak, Though thought be broken-language lame; Pray if you can, or cannot, speak,
But pray with faith in Jesus' name.
4 Depend on him-you cannot fail : Make all your wants and wishes known Fear not his merits must prevail; Ask what you will, it shall be done.
Prayer, and Dedication to Christ. TOW to the throne of grace I'll go To pour my sorrows there; And tell the Saviour all my woe, Who loves to answer prayer.
2 The interceding spirit give,
The power of faith impart; Speak, Lord, and bid me rise and live, Renew and claim my heart.
3 Saviour, I feel the conquering power, To thee I now resign;
I yield my heart, and from this hour, I would be wholly thine.
353. C. M. W. & B.
A destitute Church seeking to God.
10 thee, O God, when creatures fail, Thy flock deserted flies;
And on th' eternal Shepherd's care Our cheerful hope relies.
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