2 I will resolve, with all my heart, 3 O, be His service all my joy! 4 O, may I never faint nor tire, Nor, wandering, leave His sacred ways; 242. L. M. OBERLIN. SELF-DEDICATION. 1 O LORD, Thy heavenly grace impart, 2 Whate'er pursuits my time employ, 3 Thy glorious eye pervadeth space; 4 Renouncing every worldly thing, 243. C. P. M. JANE ROSCOE. SELF-CONSECRATION. 1 O GOD, to Thee, who first hast given And Thine its earthly life shall be, Through years, and days, and hours. 2 Here at Thy shrine I bow, resigned 244. 12s. M. * GASKELL THE NEW BIRTH. 1 I AM free! I am free! I have broken away, From the chambers of night, to the splendors of day; All the phantoms that darkened around me are gone, And a spirit of light is now leading me on. 2 Earth appeareth in garments of beauty new drest; Brighter thoughts, brighter feelings, spring forth in my breast; Happy voices are floating in music above; All creation is full of the glory of love. 3 God of truth! it is Thou who hast shed down each ray Of the sunshine that blesses and gladdens my way; From the depths of my spirit, to Thee will I give Ever-thankful affection, as long as I live. 245. 8 & 7s. M. EPISCOPAL COLL. SONG OF THE REDEEMED. 1 FATHER, Source of every blessing, 2 Teach me some melodious measure, 3 Thou didst seek me when a stranger, 4 By Thy hand restored, defended, 202 246. S. M. BORN AGAIN. BULFINCH. 1 O LORD! through Thee we own 2 How glorious is the hour, 3 With richer beauty glows 4 The life which Thou hast given, The grave is but the path to heaven, 247. 11s. M. GOD OUR SHEPHERD. MONTGOMERY. 1 THE Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when opprest. 2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art my guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall with my Comforter near. 3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; O, what shall I ask of Thy providence more? 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above; I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love. 248. 7s. M. SP. OF THE PSALMS. HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER THEE. 1 THEY, who on the Lord rely, 2 Vain temptation's wily snare; |