4 And when we hear of Jesus' name, In that blest name believe! Oh! let us never tread The broad, destructive road, But trace those holy paths which lead 12 January 12. C. M. GOD OUR BENEFACTOR. Arlington. "The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."-Ps. xxxii. 5 1 JEHOVAH, God! thy gracious power Oh! may the blessings of each hour 2 If, on the wings of morn, we speed Thy hand will there our journey lead, 3 Thy power is in the ocean deeps, 4 From morn till noon-till latest eve, 5 In all the varying scenes of time, 13 January 13. C. M. A MORNING SONG. Warwick. "I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning."-Ps. lix. 16. 1 GOD of my life! my morning song To thee I cheerful raise: Thy acts of love 'tis good to sing, 2 Preserved by thine almighty arm, 3 Oh! let the same almighty care 4 Smile on my minutes as they roll, 14 January 14. L. M. Uxbridge. MAJESTY OF GOD. "I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works."-Ps. cxlv. 5. 1 COME, O my soul! in sacred lays, Attempt thy great Creator's praise; But oh! what tongue can speak his fame? 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres, Ten thousand suns around him shine. 3 In all our Maker's grand designs, 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, 15 January 15. C. M. THE SAVIOUR'S INVITATION. Coronation. "Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."John iv. 14. 1 THE Saviour calls, let every ear Ye doubting souls! dismiss your fear, 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, And life, and health, and bliss impart, 3 Ye sinners! come; 'tis mercy's voice; 4 Dear Saviour! draw reluctant hearts; And take the bliss thy love imparts, 16 January 16. C. M. Balerma. YOUTH DEVOTED TO GOD. "My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and long life, and peace shall they add to thee."-Prov. iii. 1, 2. 1 YOUTH, when devoted to the Lord, Are pleasing in his eyes; A flower, though offer'd in the bud, 2 'Tis easier far if we begin To fear the Lord betimes; 3 It saves us from a thousand snares Grace will preserve our following years 4 To thee, Almighty God, to thee 'Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine. 17 January 17. C. M. Peterborough. A MORNING HYMN. "Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust."-Ps. cxliii. 8. 1 ONCE more, my soul, the rising day Salutes thy waking eyes: Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay 2 'Tis he supports my mortal frame; 3 How many souls from earth have fled And yet thou lengthenest out my thread, 4 Great God! let all my hours be thine, Then shall my sun in smiles decline, 18 January 18. L. M. Effingham. PRAYER FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE. "Order my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me."-Ps. cxix. 133. 1 GREAT God! our Father and our Friend, whom we cast our constant care, On whom for all things we depend, To thee we raise our humble prayer. 2 Endue us with a holy fear; The frailty of our hearts reveal; Sin and its snares are always nearThee may we always nearer feel. 3 Oh! that to thee each youthful mind The path of wisdom early find, 4 Oh! that our watchful souls may fly 5 Seareh, gracious God! each inmost heart; 1 2 3 4 Watchman. THE GOOD SHEPHERD. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."-Ps. xxiii. 1. ; THE Lord my shepherd is What can I want beside? He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows; Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim; And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 20 January 20. L. M. EXAMPLE OF CHRIST. Ward. "Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example that we should follow his steps."-1 Pet. ii. 21. 1 AND is the gospel peace and love? Such let our conversation be; The serpent blended with the dove, |