670 1 671 HYMN 670, L. M. The Worship of Heaven. I! for a sweet, inspiring ray, From the bright realms of endless day,- 2 There, low before his glorious throne, And, with delightful worship, own His smile their bliss, their heaven, their all. Awake our faith and warm desire. f 1 HIGH HYMN 671, 78. The Songs and Bliss of Heaven. Where no grief can entrance find, p dol Lulled to rest, the aching head, 3 All is tranquil and serene, 672 Ρ 1 mp V. Calm and undisturbed repose; Sighs no more shall heave the breast; Sorrow, in eternal rest. HYMN 672, S. M. Rest for the weary Soul. OH! where shall rest be found, Rest for the weary soul! 'T were vain the ocean depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 2 The world can never give The bliss for which we sigh; mp 3 Beyond this vale of tears, Unmeasured by the flight of years; 4 There is a death, whose pang 673 m f HYMN 673, C. M. Freedom from Sin and Sorrow. 1 HOW happy are the souls above, From sin and sorrow free! With Jesus they are now at rest, 2 "Worthy the Lamb," aloud they cry, In ceaseless hymns of praise, they shout 3 Sweet gratitude inspires their songs, Before the Father's awful throne, 4 With wondering joy, they recollect And bless the wisdom, power, and love, 674 And I, with them, will shout thy praise, HYMN 674, 8s and 6s, Irregular. aff 10H! weep not for the joys that fade, Like evening lights away,— For hopes, that, like the stars decayed, For clouds of sorrow will depart, And brilliant skies be given; And though on earth the tear may start, Amid the bowers of heaven. 2 Oh! weep not for the friends, that pass 675 1 As breezes sweep the withered grass For though thy pleasures may depart, And lonely though on earth thou art, HYMN 675, C. M. Heaven anticipated. COME, Lord! and warm each languid heart, Inspire each lifeless tongue, And let the joys of heaven impart mf 2 Then, to the shining realms of bliss, 3 There, shall the foll'wers of the Lamb And endless honors to his name 4 Lord! tune our hearts to praise and love,-— 676 p m.f Ρ Till, in the blissful courts above, HYMN 676, 8s and 6s, Irregular. 1 THERE is an hour of peaceful rest, When tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, And all is drear but heaven. mf 3 There, faith lifts up her cheerful eye, p> mf 4 There, fragrant flowers immortal bloom, There, rays divine disperse the gloom ;- Appears the dawn of heaven. f 677 Ρ 1 THE HYMN 677, C. M. The Peace and Repose of Heaven. 'HERE is an hour of hallowed peace, When sighs and sorr'wing tears shall cease, 2 'Tis then the soul is freed from fears 3 There is a home of sweet repose, Where storms assail no more; The stream of endless pleasure flows, 4 There, purity with love appears, 678 1 There, they, who oft had sown in tears, HOW HYMN 678, C. M. Heaven unseen and immortal. OW far beyond our mortal sight A veil of interposing night His radiant face conceals. 2 Oh! could my longing spirit rise, 3 There, thousands worship at thy feet, 4 Thy presence beams eternal day, 679 nf 1 Λ Who would not leave this house of clay, HYMN 679, C. M. Union of Saints in Heaven and on Earth. COME, let us join our friends above, Who have obtained the prize, 2 Let saints below in concert sing For all the servants of our King 4 One army of the living God, |