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HYMN DCCLVII.

The Christian Traveller.

ANON.

UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven,

Feed me, till I want no more.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing streams do flow;
Let the fiery cloudy pillar

Lead me all my journey through :
Strong deliverer,

Be thou still my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:

Bear me through the swelling current,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises,

I will ever give to thee.

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HYMN DCCLVIII.

The Nativity.

COME, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in thee:
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
2 Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a king;
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring:
By thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit,

Raise us to thy glorious throne,

HYMN DCCLIX.

An undivided Heart.

ANON.

ANON.

1 LORD, make me faithful to my call,
In heart still truly give up all,
Myself to thee resign;

When dangers threaten me around,
Invincible may I be found,

Never thy will decline,

2 My feet with holy oil anoint,
The destin'd path, thou dost appoint,
Gladly I then will tread;

Bedew it with a genial shower,
Into my heart thy influence pour
With hidden manna fed.

3 A single eye, à faithful heart,
My Father to thy child impart,
In every trying hour:

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Reasonings, tormenting thoughts, prevent—
Still keep my eye on thee intent,
"Till sight my faith o'erpow'r.

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HYMN DCCLX.

Before Sermon.

ANON.

EAREST Saviour, help thy servant
To proclaim thy wondrous love!

O that every soul now present
May thy grace and truth approve!
Bless, O bless us;

From thy shining courts above,

2 Now thy gracious word invites us
To partake thy Gospel feast;
Let thy Spirit now unite us,
Each to thee a willing guest;
O receive us,

To thy glorious promis'd rest.

HYMN DCCLXI.

At the Coming of a Minister.

ANON.

1 WELCOME, welcome, blessed servant, Messenger of Jesus' grace!

O how beautiful the feet of

Him that brings good news of peace!
Welcome herald,

Priest of God, thy people's joy.
2 Saviour bless his message to us,
Give us hearts to bear thy word
Speaking pardon, dearly purchas'd
By the sufferings of our Lord;
O reveal it,

To our poor and helpless souls..
3 Give reward of grace and glory
To thy faithful labourer dear,
Let the incense of our hearts be
Offer'd up in faith and prayer,
Bless, O bless him,

Now, henceforth, for evermore!

HYMN DCCLXII.

To the Holy Spirit.

ANON.

1 COME, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,

Let us thine influence prove;

Source of the old prophetic fire,
Fountain of life and love.

2 Come, Holy Ghost (for, mov'd by thee,
The holy Prophets spoke),
Unlock the truth, thyself the key,
Unseal the sacred book.

3 Expand thy wings, prolific dove,
Brood o'er our nature's night;
On our disorder'd spirits move,
And let there now be light.

4 God through himself we then shall know,
If thou within us shine;

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And sound, with all thy saints below,
The depths of love divine.

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HYMN DCCLXIII.

At the Opening of Worship.

TOW may the Spirit's holy fire,
Descending from above,

His waiting family inspire

With joy, and peace, and love!

2 Thee we the comforter confess;
Unless thou'rt present here,
Our songs of praise are vain address,
We utter heartless prayer.

ANON.

3 Wake, heavenly wind, arise and come,
Blow on the drooping field;

Our spices then shall breathe perfume,
And fragrant incense yield.