5 O that from Zion now might shine This heavenly light, this truth divine! Till the whole universe shall be But one great temple, Lord, for thee. COM PRAYER AND PRAISE. 753. C. M. Mr. Tyers. COME, Holy Spirit, from the throne O come, and make my heart Tay own, 2 Take of the things of Christ my Lord, 4 Subdue each vain impure desire, And make me, by Thy hallow'd fire, 5 Under Thy guidance may I live, 1 COME 754. L. M. Mr. Tyers. Thou who didst of old inspire O come, and with thy quickening fire, 1 3 Thou art the Comforter, the light Of those who in Thy truth believe; In weakness Thou canst clothe with might, In sorrow consolations give. 4 Thy holy unction now impart, To him who may thy truth declare; 755. C. M. J. Montgomery. 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd or unexpress'd; The motion of a hidden fire, 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The upward glancing of an eye, 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech Prayer the sublimest strains, that reach 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, His watchword at the gates of death; 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, While angels in their songs rejoice, 6 The saints in prayer appear as one, 7 [Nor prayer is made on earth alone; And Jesus, on th' eternal throne, For mourners intercedes.] 8 O Thou, by whom we come to God, The life, the truth, the way! ! The path of prayer Thyself hast trod ! Lord, teach us how to pray! 756. C. M. Cowper. Walking with God, OH Genesis v. 24. H for a closer walk with God, That leads me to the Lamb. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Help me to tear it from thy throne, 4 So shall my walk be close with God, So purer light shall mark the road 757. L. M. Mr. S. Deacon. Is for safety to his arms will fly: I'll trust his wisdom, power, and grace, 2 Should floods of tribulation roll, 9 [Where'er I go, where'er I stand, Christ is the same, and still at hand: In every dark and doubtful case, 758. 7's. Mr. Tyers. 'MAY the save us bled and died; AY the grace of Christ our Lord, In our hearts with sweet accord 2 And th' Almighty Father's love, S And in close communion, May the Holy Spirit dwell, We may serve our God below: 5 Then in spotless robcs of light, THE Editor judged an alphabetical Index PRAISE GENERAL, from 1 to 18, 668-670. For Pro- THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD. UNITY, 40 Eternity, 41, 42. Majesty, 43, 44 Sovereignty, 45, 46 Ho- liness, 51 Wisdom, 52 Omniscience, 53-57 Immutability, 58 Justice, 59 Goodness, Mercy, Compassion, &c. 60-79, 671-68. CREATION. CREATION, 80-85, 682, 683. PROVIDENCE. General, 86-88 In Seasons, 89 Equitable and 105 Gratitude for, 106, 684-688. WORSHIP Public Introductory, 107-122 Lord's Day, 123-128 Before Sermen, 129-150 After SCRIPTURE And Nature compared, 159, 160 161-165 Instructive, 166 Discoveries and Comfort, 170 Support under affliction 171, |