244 Kindness in Affliction. C. M. 10 THOU whose mercy guides my way, Though now it seem severe, Forbid my unbelief to say, 20 may I, Lord, desire the pain 3 Then though thou bend my spirit low, Love only shall I see; The gracious hand that strikes the blow SIN. 245 I I must not sin. MUST not sin as many do, Lest I lie down in sorrow too; For God is angry every day, L.M. 2 From sinful words I must refrain; 3 And if my parents speak the word, Nor steal, nor lie, nor waste my days 1 246 SIN has a thousand treacherous arts To practise on the mind: With flattering looks she tempts our hearts, But leaves a sting behind. 2 With names of virtue she deceives And while the heedless wretch believes, 3 She pleads for all the joys she brings, But cheats the soul of heavenly things, ANY voices seem to say, 1 MA 7's. "Hither, children-here's the way; Haste along, and nothing fear Every pleasant thing is here!" 2 Yes-but whither would ye lead? Is it happiness indeed? Or a little shining show, Leading down to death and wo? 3 We were made for better things; All his good and holy will. 5 We were made to work awhile, 6 So, a pleasant path we'll tread, 248 1 But two Ways. C. M. THERE is a path that leads to God; Narrow, but pleasant is the road, And Christians love the way. It leads straight through this world of sin, And dangers must be past; But those who boldly walk therein Will come to heaven at last. 3 While the broad road where thousands go Lies near, and opens fair; And many turn aside, I know, To walk with sinners there. 4 But, lest my feeble steps should slide, 24.9 For Deliverance from Sin. L. M. FA A helpless child beneath thy care, 2 I'm a little sinful child, And have a wicked heart within; Thou know'st my frame and nature too. 4 Thou hearest all the words I say, 50 can I ever tell a lie, Or cheat in play, or steal, or fight, However pleasant it may be, IDLENESS AND PRIDE. 250 Against, Pride in Clothes. L.M. HOW proud we are, how fond to show Our clothes, and call them rich and new: When the poor sheep and silk-worms wore That very clothing long before! 2 The tulip and the butterfly Appear in gayer coats than I: Let me be drest fire as I will, Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still. 3 Then, will I set my heart to find Knowledge and virtue, truth and grace, 4 No more shall worms with me compare⚫ This is the raiment angels wear: The Son of God, when here below 5 In this, on earth, would I appear, FALSEHOOD AND PROFANENESS. 251 1 GOD 2 Lying. OD is a God of truth, S. M And what is more depraved in youth? A liar bold and young! Nothing can be concealed By the most artful lie; To God e'en then it is revealed, For he is ever by. 3 And he will surely tell, At the great judgment-day, All we had thought concealed so well, And hoped had passed away. 252 Evil Company. C. M WHY should I join with those in plas whom I've no delight; Who curse and swear, but never pray, |