2 In token that thou shalt not blush 3 ln token that thou too shalt tread 4 Thus outwardly and visibly And may the brow that wears his cross BAPTISM OF A YOUNG PERSON. 215 "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth." O, IN the morn of life, when youth And shines in all the fairest charms 2 Deep in thy soul, before its powers Be thy Creator's glorious Name 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud And cares and toils, in endless round, 4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age, And sadly muse on former joys, C.M. 5 True wisdom, early sought and gain'd, BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 216 "Be strong in the Lord, and in the S.M. SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, And put your armour on; Strong in the strength which God supplies 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty power; 3 Stand then in his great might, 4 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, 217 "Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation." MY God! thy covenant of love Abides for ever sure; And in its matchless grace I feel 2 Since thou, the everlasting God, C.M. Jesus, my Guardian and my Friend, And when I know not what thou dost, 4 Thy covenant in darkest gloom Which, when my eyelids close in death, 218 "I am not ashamed, for I know whom JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days? 2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far Let night disown each radiant star; 4 Ashamed of Jesus! that dear Friend 5 Ashamed of Jesus! sinful pride; L.M. V. OFFICES OF THE CHURCH. Catechism. "Jesus saith, Have ye never read, Out 219 W HEN, his salvation bringing, The children all stood singing 2 And since the Lord retaineth To David's royal Son: Hosanna to Jesus we'll sing. 3 For should we fail proclaiming The tribute of our words? 7s. 6s. Double. with Chorus. 220 "Sing unto the Lord, and praise his name." LORY to the Father give, GL God in whom we move and live; Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King; 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost, To the blessed Trinity, For the Gospel from above, For the word that "God is love." 221 78. "Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, C.M. and seek him with their whole heart." From the cxix. Psalm. HOW bless'd are they who always keep Who never from the sacred paths 2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws And have with fervent, humble zeal 3 Such men their utmost caution use |