2 On thee we depend our wants to supply, 'TH HYMN 363. L. M. HE rain descends, the tempests rise! Jehovah's voice sounds through the skies, 2 I sit becalm'd while others fear; The God of Thunder is my all; It is my Father's voice I hear, Nor shall I by his thunder fall. 3 No: while his lightnings flash around, 4 Nothing shall fright my soul from God, 1 My Rock, my Refuge, and my Friend. HYMN 364. C. M. BEYOND the glittering starry sky Far as th' eternal hills: There, in the boundless worlds of light, 2 Immortal angels, bright and fair, At his right hand, with golden harps, 3" Hail Prince!" they cry, "for ever hai!! Mov'd thee to quit those blissful realms, 4 Through all his travels here below, Oft wond'ring how, or where, at last, They saw his heart transfix'd with wounds They saw him break the bars of death, 6 They brought his chariot from above, Clapp'd their triumphant wings, and cried "The glorious work is done." HYMN 365. C. M. To be sung on clearing the ground, and erecting the THIS sacred spot, O Lord, to thee, Thy pow'r and goodness may we see, 2 While we prepare and clear the ground, 3 Erect thy banners, heavenly King, Many Preachers thy salvation bring, 4 Didst thou of old thine Israel's camp 5 Now, Lord, before our longing eyes, 6 May angels, round this chosen spot, 1 May each in order fill his lot, HYMN 366. C. M. Camp-Meeting a pleasant sight. How pleasant are these tents, O 1 Where thy dear children meet To speak and hear thy bless! word And worship at thy feet d, 2 From distant places they have come, They find it here a pleasant home, 4 They mingle here their friendly hearts, They carry hence the holy flame, 6 Prepare them all to carry home That others may in future come, HYMN 367. C. M. Breaking up of Camp-Meeting. NOW, brethren, to your homes repair, And as you pass along, Employ your hearts in humble prayer, 2 Praise God, whose mercies brought you here, Whose goodness keeps you still; Whose grace with joy your souls can cheer, Whose power subdues your will. 3 Praise him for what your ears have heard, Praise him for what has here occurr'd, 4 Improve the strength you here have gain'd To do his holy will: Improve the knowledge here attain'd, Let not the world have cause to say, But grow in grace from day to day, In ways of holiness abound, And now, my Christian friends, adieu May grace and peace abide with you: Employ your hearts in humble prayer, HYMN 368. P. M. Social Worship. RETHREN, this is sweet employment B While we meet to pray and sing, This indeed is sweet enjoyment, Make the place with praises ring. 2 Who can tell the heavenly pleasure, 1 Shout, and sing aloud for joy! HYMN 369. P. M. The Rainbow. HOW grandly the bow stretches over the sk The token of covenant grace, Reflecting its beauties to every eye. And shows us a reconcil'd face. 2 The dark clouds arise to obscure the bright day 3 But when they behold this beautiful sight, This heavenly token affords them delight, Till covenant mercies appear to the soul, 5 Then justice, and mercy, and truth are combin'd, In covenant goodness and love 1 Sweet peace, joy and pleasure expanding the mind, It longs for God's presence above. HYMN 370. P. M. HY glory, Lord, the heavens declare, And night to night thy knowledge teach. Till round the earth, from all the sky, 3 Waked from thy touch, the morning sun His bright career with speed and power; Life through the depth of Nature's heart. Thy word reveals, transcending sense; |