3 Counsels, reproofs, and psalms, and hymns, With solemn, sacred songs, 4 But what are tuneful, sacred songs, 5 Then, gracious God! we humbly ask Our passions shall, by music sooth'd, Want of religious zeal lamented. 1 Long have I sat beneath the sound Yet still how weak my faith is found, 2 Oft I frequent thy holy place, What faint impressions of thy grace 3 How cold and feeble is my How negligent my fear! love! How low my hope of joys above! 4 Great God! thy gracious aid impart 5 0 speed my progress in the way HYMN XXV. L. M. Prayer for divine influence in worshipping God. 2 Thou who the homage wilt despise 3 O grant us in this awful hour, To feel thy love, to own thy power; And, from the world's allurements free, Raise each exalted thought to thee. HYMN XXVI. L. M. The divine blessing implored. 1 Eternal Source of life and thought! Be all beneath thyself forgot, Whilst thee, great Parent-mind, we own, 2 O may we live before thy face, HYMN XXVII. L. M. Seeking for divine assistance. 1 My God! whene'er my longing heart 2 In vain my boldest thoughts arise, 3 O let thy grace my heart inspire, 4 With humble fear let love unite, And mix devotion with delight; Then shall thy name be all my joy, Thy praise my constant, blest employ. 5 Thy name inspires the harps above With harmony and praise and love; That grace which tunes th' immortal strings, Looks kindly down on mortal things. 6 Olet thy grace guide every song, Divine light and guidance implored. 10 Source of uncreated light! By whom the worlds were raised from night; Come, visit every pious mind; Come, pour thy joys on human kind. 2 Plenteous in grace, descend from high, 3 Chase from our path each noxious foe, And, lest our feet should step astray, HYMN XXIX. C. M. Prayer for spiritual and eternal blessings. 1 Eternal Source of life and light! 2 Our dark and erring minds illume 3 Conduct us safely by thy grace, And place us, when our journey's o'er, HYMN XXX. P.M. For the close of public worship. 1 Lord! dismiss us with thy blessing, While in duty's path we move. |