385. C. M. Faith of Things unseen. 1 FAITH is the brightest evidence Breaks through the clouds of flesh and sense, 2 It sets times past, in present view, 3 By faith, we know the worlds were made 4 He sought a city fair and high, And faith assures us, though we die, 386. C. M. The Power of Faith. 1 FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, And saves me from its snares; Its aid, in every duty, brings, And softens all my cares. 2 The wounded conscience knows its power, 3 Wide it unveils celestial worlds, 4 It shows the precious promise, sealed And helps my feeble hope to rest 5 There there unshaken would I rest, And then, on faith's triumphant wings, C. M. 387. Justification; or, Law and Grace. 1 VAIN are the hopes, the sons of men 2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths, And the whole race of Adam stand 3 In vain we ask God's righteous law Since to convince, and to condemn, 4 Jesus! how glorious is thy grace!— Our faith receives a righteousness L. M. 388. The Value of Christ and his Righteousness 1 NO more,-my God! I boast no more, I quit the hopes I held before, 2 Now, for the love I bear his name, Dares not appear before thy throne; 389. w C. M. 1 FAR from the world, O Lord! I flee,From strife and tumult far; From scenes, where Satan wages still 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul, Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love, 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours Nor asks a witness of her song, 6 What thanks I owe thee, and what love! And praise, an endless store, Shall echo through the realms above, 390. 7s. Privileges of Adoption. 1 BLESSED are the sons of God; 2 They are justified by grace; 3 They produce the fruits of grace, With them numbered may we be, 4 They are lights upon the earth,- With them numbered may we be, C. M. 391. Hope of Heaven through Christ. Be his abounding mercy praised,- 2 When from the dead he raised his Son, He gave our souls a lively hope, 3 What though our inbred sins require 4 There's an inheritance divine, 5 Saints, by the power of God, are kept We walk by faith, as strangers here, 392. S. M. 1 BEHOLD! what wondrous grace To call them sons of God. 2 'T is no surprising thing, That we should be unknown; The Jewish world knew not their king, God's everlasting Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made : But when we see our Saviour here, 4 A hope, so much divine, May trials well endure; May purge our souls from sense and sin, 5 If, in my Father's love, I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit, like a dove, To rest upon my heart. 6 We would no longer lie. Like slaves, beneath the throne; 393. C. M. The Fearful encouraged. 1 YE trembling souls! dismiss your fears, 1 Be mercy all your theme; Mercy-which, like a river, flows, In one perpetual stream. 2 Fear not the powers of earth and hell;Those powers will God restrain; His arm shall all their rage repel, 3 Fear not the want of outward good; 4 Fear not that he will e'er forsake, 5 Fear not the terrors of the grave, He will, from endless wrath, preserve→ 394. C. M. Saints in the Hands of Christ. 1 FIRM as the earth, thy gospel stands, My Lord, my hope, my trust! |