2 For when their feeble hands were spread, 3 Though now he is not here below, 4 Well pleased tha' little flock to see, 5 For as so many years ago, I'm sure he will not let me go 6 Then while this favour to implore, Do thou thy sacred blessings pour, 118 The Shepherd. C. M. THOU art our Shepherd, gracious Lord; - And guide us by thy staff and rod, 2 We praise thy name that we are brought To this delightful place; Where we are watched, and warned, and taught, As children of thy grace. 30 may our teachers, toiling here, And they and we in heaven appear, HOLY SPIRIT. 119 Prayer for the Spirit. L.M. IDES END from heaven, immortal Dove, And mount, and bear us far above 2 Beyond, beyond this ower sky, And fruits immortal feast the soul. 30 for a sight, a pleasing sight, Of our Almighty Father's throne! There sits our Saviour crowned with light, Clothed in a body like our own. 4 Adoring saints around him stand, And thrones and powers before him fall; The God shines gracious through the man, And sheds sweet glories on them all. 50 what amazing joys they feel, 1 2 While to their Saviour thus they sing; And sit on every heavenly hill, And spread the triumphs of their King! 120 Prayer for Sanctification. S. M. COME, Holy Spirit, come, Let thy bright beams arise; 3 4 5 "Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To pour fresh life in every part, If thou, celestial Dove, Thine influence dost withdraw, Dwell, therefore, in our hearts, Then shall we know, and praise, and love 121 Influence of the Spirit. L. M. COME, Holy Spirit, calm my mind, Remove each vain, each worldly thought, 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul 1 C. M. With all thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See, how we grovel here below, 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, 4 Dear Lord! and shall we ever live Our love so faint, so cold to thee, 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, THE LORD'S-DAY. 123 Prayer for the Sabbath. MAKER of the Sabbath-day, 7'8. Teach us how to praise and pray, Thou this blessed day hast given, To prepare our souls for heaven. 2 Giver of eternal rest, Be thy glorious Gospel blest; 3 Ruler of the earth and sky, 4 Friend of children, hear our prayer; 124 1 2 3 Sabbath Morning. THE night is past and gone, Now may I rise to see thy grace I humbly bow in prayer, While I attempt to pray; S. M. And guard me safe from harm and sin Through all this Sabbath-day. 4 Let not my heart forget 5 Thy kindness and thy love; Who gavest for us thy Son to die, That we might live above. O let thy word of grace My heart and mind employ; 6 Let all my days and nights, Be spent in doing all thy will; 125 I Love of the Sabbath. L.M. LOVE to have the Sabbath come. |