Then it will be my endless bliss, 312. (303) L. M. Trusting in God. SING to the Lord, who loud proclaim; 2 Awake, our noblest pow'rs to bless 3 Through ev'ry age his gracious ear While still he owns his ancient name, 5 To thee our souls in faith arise, And boldly through the desert tread; 313. C. M. (294.) 1 FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, And saves me from its snares; Its aid in ev'ry duty brings, And softens all my cares; 2 Extinguishes the thirst of sin, And lights the sacred fire Of love to God and heav'nly things, 3 The wounded conscience knows its pow'r The healing balm to give; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, Wide it unveils celestial worlds, Shows me the precious promise seal'd ¿ There, there unshaken would I rest, And then on Faith's triumphant wings (295.) L. M. 314. Faith a substitute for vision. "TIS by the faith of joys to come, We walk through deserts dark as nights So Abra'm, by divine command, (298.) L. M, 315. There is salvation in none other than Jesus. IN vain would boasting reason find Her weak directions leave the mind Bewilder'd in a doubtful road. 2 Jesus, thy words alone impart Eternal life; on these 1 live; Diviner comforts cheer my heart Than all the pow'rs of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abide; Thou art the true, the living way: Let thy good Spirit be my guide To the bright realms of endless day. 4 The various forms that men devise, To shake my faith with treach'rous art, I scorn as vanity and lies, And bind thy gospel to my heart. 2. THE GRACIOUS NATURE OF THIS SALVATION 316. 1 ༡ S. M. Salvation by Grace. Eph. ii. 52, GRACE! tis a charming sound! Harmonious to the ear! Heaven with the echo shall resound, Grace first contriv'd the way To save rebellious man; And all the steps that grace display Grace taught my soul to pray, 5 Grace all the work shall crown, It lays in heav'n the topmost stone, 317. L. M. By grace ye are saved. Eph. ii. 5, Grace is the note my soul shall raise. 2 "Twas grace that quicken'd me when dead, Grace brings me pardon for my sin- 3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross, Tis grace defends when danger's near; 5 Thus 'tis alone of grace I boast, 6 Thro' endless years, of grace I'll sing, L. M. 318. Faith connected with Salvation. Rom. 1. 16. Heb. x. 39. 1 NOT by the law of innocence Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven; 2 Not the best deeds that we have done 3 Lord, I believe thy heavenly word! 319. P. M. Redeeming grace. 1 Cor. iv. 7. Break forth and extol the great Ancient of days, 2 His love from eternity burned for our race, 3 O had he not pitied the state we were in, [sin, We all would have liv'd, would have died too in What was there in man, that could merit esteem, "Twas "even so, Father," we ever must sing,* 15 Urged on by this grace, did the Saviour appear, The bearer of help from above, Now all who are thirsting may freely draw near, 6 Then give all the glory to his holy name, [fame, Be ours the high joys still to sound forth his And crown him in each of our songs. 320. 1 S. M. Lamb of God. John i. 29. NOT all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, |