5 Gently, with the dawning ray, 580. S. M. Morning-Prayer-Meeting. 1 HOW sweet the melting lay, 2 The breezes waft their cries, 3 So Jesus rose to pray, Before the morning-light; Once on the chilling mount did stay, 4 Glory to God on high, Who sends his blessings down, 581. S. M. Morning-Meditations. 1 AWAKE, my drowsy soul! Awake, my active powers renewed! 2 See how the rising sun Pursues his shining way; And wide proclaims his Maker's praise, 3 Thus would my rising soul 4 Serene, I laid me down Beneath his guardian care; I slept, and woke; and still I found 5 Dear Saviour! to thy cross, Tinged with thy blood, it shall ascend, 582. C. M. A Morning-Song. 1 ONCE more, my soul! the rising day Once more, my voice! thy tribute pay 2 Night unto night his name repeats, Wide as the heaven, on which he sits 3 'T is he supports my mortal frame,- 4 A thousand wretched souls are fled, And yet he lengthens out my thread,- 5 Great God! let all my hours be thine, Then shall my sun in smiles decline, 583. L. M. 1 IN sleep's serene oblivion laid, Once more, with awe, rejoice to be; 4 A deeper shade will soon impend,- 5 That deeper shade shall break away, Thy love-the rapture of the skies. L. M. 584. Praise to the God of the Morning. To run his journey through the skies ; 2 From the fair chambers of the east, The circuit of his race begins, And without weariness or rest, 9 Round the whole earth, he flies and shines. 3 Oh! like the sun may I fulfill Th' appointed duties of the day; March on, and keep my heavenly way. 5 Give me thy counsel for my guide, All my desires and hopes beside 585. EVENING. L. M. An Evening-Sacrifice. 1 GREAT God! to thee my evening-song My days unclouded, as they pass, And every gently rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to thy love and power. 3 Seal my forgiveness in the blood Of Jesus;-his dear name alone I plead for pardon, gracious God! And kind acceptance, at thy throne. 4 Let this blest hope mine eyelids close; With sleep refresh my feeble frame; Safe in thy care may I repose, 586. And wake with praises to thy name. 7s. Evening Contemplation. 1 SOFTLY, now, the light of day Then, from sin and sorrow free, 587. C. M. Evening Prayer and Praise. 1 INDULGENT Father! by whose care, I've passed another day, Let me, this night, thy mercy share ;- 2 Show me my sins, and how to mourn 3 Let each returning night declare And, every hour, thy grace prepare 4 And when, on earth, I close mine eyes, To sleep in death's embrace, Let me, to heaven and glory, rise, 588. 8s and 7s. Peculiar. An Evening-Offering. 1 THROUGH the day thy love has spared us, 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, 589. 7s. Repose and Devotion. For the mercies of this hour, For the Spirit's quickening power,- Oh! accept my song of praise. 590. C. M. An Evening-Song. 1 DREAD Sovereign, let my evening-song Like holy incense rise; Assist the offerings of my tongue, To reach the lofty skies. 2 Through all the dangers of the day, |