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3 The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose thy way; Plant holy fear in ev'ry heart,

That we from God may ne'er depart.

4 Lead us to holiness, the road

That we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ, the living way,
Nor let us from his pastures stray.
5 Lead us to God, our final rest,
In his enjoyment to be bless'd;
Lead us to heaven, the seat of bliss,
Where pleasure in perfection is.

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HYMN 106. Eights.

The Influences of the Spirit desired. TERNAL Spirit, source of light, Enliv'ning consecrating fire, Descend, and, with celestial heat, Our dull, our frozen hearts inspire: Our souls refine, our dross consume! Come, condescending Spirit, come! 2 In our cold breasts, Oh, strike a spark Of the pure flame which seraphs feel, Nor let us wander in the dark,

Or lie benumb'd and stupid still:
Come, vivifying Spirit, come,

And make our hearts thy constant home
3 Let pure devotion's fervours rise;
Let ev'ry pious passion glow;
Oh, let the raptures of the skies,

Kindle in our cold hearts below!
Come, condescending Spirit, come,
And make our souls thy constant home!

HYMN 107. L. M.

The Influences of the Spirit experienced.
John xiv. 16, 17.

NURE the blest Comforter is nigh,
'Tis he sustains my fainting heart;
Else would my hope for ever die,
And ev'ry cheering ray depart.

2 When some kind promise glads my soul,
Do I not find his healing voice;
The tempest of my fears control,
And bid my drooping pow'rs rejoice?
3 Whene'er to call the Saviour mine,
With ardent wish my heart aspires ;
Can it be less than pow'r divine,
Which animates these strong desires?
4 What less than thine Almighty word
Can raise my heart from earth and dust,
And bid me cleave to thee, my Lord,
My life, my treasure, and my trust?
5 And when my cheerful hope can say,
I love my God, and taste his grace;
Lord, is it not thy bissful ray,

Which brings this dawn of sacred peace ?
6 Let thy kind Spirit in my heart
For ever dwell, O God of love,
And light and heav'nly peace impart,
Sweet earnest of the joys above.

HYMN 108. L. M.

The grieved Spirit entreated not to depart.
Psalm li. 11.

TAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay,

Tho' I have done thee such despite,

Cast not a sinner quite away,
Nor take thine everlasting flight;

2 Tho' I have most unfaithful been
Of all, whoe'er thy grace receiv'd,
Ten thousand times thy goodness seen,
Ten thousand times thy goodness griev'd.
3 But Oh! the chief of sinners spare,
In honor of my great high-priest;
Nor in thy righteous anger swear,
I shall not see thy people's rest.
4 If yet thou canst my sins forgive,
E'en now, O Lord, relieve my woes;
Into thy rest of love receive,
And bless me with a calm repose.

5 E'en now my weary soul release,
And raise me by thy gracious hand!
Guide me into thy perfect peace,
And bring me to the promis'd land.

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HYMN 109. C. M.

The Spirit of God insensibly withdrawn.
Judges xvi. 20.

PRESENT God is all our strength,
And all our joy and hope;

When he withdraws, our comforts die,
And every grace must droop.

2 But flattering trifles charm our heart
To court their false embrace,

Till justly this neglected friend
Averts his angry face.

3 He leaves us, and we miss him not,
But go presumptuous on;

Till baffled, wounded, and enslav'd,
We learn, that God is gone

4 And what, my soul, can then remain,
One ray of light to give?

Sever'd from him, their better life,
How can his children live?

5 Hence, all ye painted forms of joy,
And leave my heart to mourn;
I would devote these eyes to tears,
Till cheer'd by his return.

6 Look back, my Lord, and own the place,
Where once thy temple stood;
For lo its ruins bear the mark

Of rich atoning blood.

HYMN 110. Sevens.

Sin bewailed.

NOME, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer pray'r;

He himself has bid thee pray,
Rise and ask without delay.
2 With my burden I begin,
Lord! remove this load of sin!
Let thy blood for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There thy blood-bought right maintain,
And wi out a rival reign.

4 As the image in the glass
Answers the beholder's face;
Thus unto my heart appear,
Print thine own resemblance there.
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 Shew me what I have to do,
Ev'ery hour my strength renew ;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die thy people's death.

HYMN 111. L. M.

Prayer for Quickening Grace.
UR wishes would our ruin prove,

Before we feel the Saviour's love,
Kindling our love to him again.

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2 But when our hearts perceive his worth,
Desires, till then unknown, take place;
Our spirits cleave no more to earth,
But pant for holiness and grace.

3 And dost thou say, "Ask what thou wilt ?" Lord, I will seize the golden hour;

I pray to be releas'd from guilt,

And freed from sin and Satan's pow'r.
4 More of thy presence, Lord, impart,
More of thine image let me bear;
Erect thy throne within my heart,
And reign without a rival there.

HYMN 112. C. M.

Faith's Review and Expectation.

AMAZING grace! (how sweet the sound)

That sav'd a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

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