HYMN 218. C. M.
Benefit of Afflictions. Heb. xii: 5—11.
REAK thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine,
B Let us perceive thee, dear
And to each mourning child of thine,
These gracious words apply:
2 "Let not my children slight the stroke,
I for chastisement send;
Nor faint beneath thy kind rebuke,
For I am still their friend.
3" The wicked I perhaps may leave
Awhile, and not reprove;
But all the children I receive,
I scourge, because I love.
4" I see your hearts at present fill'd,
With grief and deep distress;
But soon these bitter seeds shall yield,
The fruits of righteousness."
HYMN 219. L. M.
TITUS saith the Holovne, and
NHUS saith the Holy One, and true,
"Of heav'n and hell I hold the keys,
To shut, or open, as I please.
2 "I know thy works, and I approve,
Though small thy strength, sincere thy love;
Go on, my word and name to own,
For none shall rob thee of thy crown.
3"Before thee see my mercy's door,
Stands open wide to shut no more;
Fear not temptation's fiery day,
For I will be thy strength and stay.
4" Thou hast my promise, hold it fast,
The trying hour will soon be past;
Rejoice, for, lo! I quickly come,
To take thee to my heav'nly home.
5 "A pillar there no more to move,
Inscrib'd with all my names of love :
A monument of mighty grace,
Thou shalt for ever have a place "
6 Such is the conqueror's reward,
Prepar'd and promis'd by the Lord!
Let him that hath the ear of faith,
Attend to what the Spirit saith.
HYMN 220. S. M.
Persevering Grace. Jude, ver. 24, 25.
God, the only wise,
Our Saviour and our King,
Let all the saints below the skies,
Their humble praises bring.
2 'Tis his almighty love,
His counsel and his care,
Preserves us safe from sin and death,
And ev'ry hurtful snare.
3 He will present his saints,
Unblemish'd and complete,
Before the glory of his face,
With joys divinely great.
4 Then all the chosen seed
Shall meet around the throne;
Shall bless the conduct of his grace,
And make his wonders known.
5 To our Redeemer God,
Wisdom and pow'r belong, Immortal crowns of majesty, And one eternal song.
The Old and New Creation.
Twhich could the vast creation raise! HAT was a wonder-working word,
Angels attendant on their Lord,
Admir'd the plan, and sang his praise.
2 From what a dark and shapeless mass,
All nature sprang at his command!
"Let there be light, and light there was,"
And sun, and stars, and sea. and land.
3 Thus the new-forming of the soul,
Does all the pow'r of God display;
As when he form'd the mighty whole,
And kindled darkness into day.
4 Tho' self destroy'd, O Lord, we are,
Yet let us feel what thou canst do;
Thy word the ruin can repair,
And all our hearts create anew.
HYMN 222. L. M.
The Happy Change.
IN sin by blinded passions led,
In search of fancy's good we range;
The paths of disappointment tread,
To nothing fix'd, but love of change.
2 But when the Holy Ghost imparts
A knowledge of the Saviour's love;
Our wand'ring, weary, restless hearts,
Are then renew'd, no more to rove.
3 Now a new principle takes place,
Which guides and animates the will,
This love, another name for grace,
Constrains to good, and bars from ill.
4 By love's pure light we soon perceive
Our noblest bliss and proper end;
And gladly ev'ry idol leave,
To love and serve our Lord and Friend.
The Lord's call to his Elect. 2 Cor. vi. 17, 18.
ET us adore the grace that seeks
To draw our hearts above!
Attend, 'tis God the Saviour speaks,
And ev'ry word is love.
2 So holy, just and pure his throne,
Each angel veils his face;
A people still he calls his own,
Amongst our sinful race.
3 Careless, awhile, they live in sin,
Enslav'd to Satan's pow'r;
But they obey the call divine,
In his appointed hour.
4" Come forth, he says, no more pursue,
The path that leads to death;
Look up, a bleeding Saviour view,
Look, and be sav'd by faith.
5" My sons and daughters you shall be,
Through the atoning blood;
And you shall claim and find in me,
A Father and a God."
6 Lord, speak these words to ev'ry heart,
By thine all-pow'rful voice;
That we may now from sin depart,
And make thy love our choice.
7 If now we learn to seek thy face,
By Christ, the living way;
We'll praise thee for this hour of grace,
Through an eternal day.
HYMN 224. C. M.
Waiting at Wisdom's Gate.
M'In folly's hurtful ways;
Y heart has been too long ensnar'd,
Oh, may I be at length prepar'd,
To hear what wisdom says!
2 'Tis Jesus from the mercy-seat,
Invites me to his rest;
He calls poor sinners to his feet,
To make them truly blest.
3 Approach, my soul, to wisdom's gates,
Approach without delay;
No one who watches there, and waits,
Shall e'er be turn'd away.
4 He will not let me seek in vain,
For all, who trust his word,
Shall everlasting life obtain,
And favor from the Lord.
3 Now I would break my league with death,
And live to thee alone;
Oh, let thy Spirit's seal of faith,
Secure me for thine own.
The Majesty and Perfections of God.
EHOVAH reigns, his throne is high,
His robes are light and majesty;
His glory shines with beams so bright,
No mortal can sustain the sight.
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