3 Foolish fears and fond desires, Vain regrets for things as vain, 4 These, and every secret fault, 5 God of mercy, God of grace, HYMN 337. L. M. [b] Sorrow for Sin. 1 My spirit longs its rest to find; 2 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, 3 Fain would I lcarn of thee, my Lord, 4 I would, but thou must give the power; My heart from every sin release: Lord, bring, O bring, the joyful hour, And fill me with thy perfect peace. CHARITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE. HYMN 338. C. M. [# or b] Nature and Fruits of Charity. 1 O CHARITY, thou heavenly grace, 2 The man of charity extends His kindred, neighbours, foes, and friends, 3 He aids the poor in their distress; He hears when they complain; 4 The sick, the prisoner, deaf, and blind, In him a benefactor find ; 5 "Tis love that makes religion sweet; With willing minds, and ardent feet, HYMN 339. C. M. [# or bl 1 Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace' How shall I count the matchless sum? 2 High on a throne of radiant light 3 But thou hast brethren here below, And wilt confess their humble names 4 In them thou mayest be clothed and fed, And visited and cheered; And in their accents of distress 5 Thy face, with pity and with love, Lord, I would rather beg my bread, HYMN 340. L. M. [# or b ] Blessings of Charity. 1 BLEST is the man whose tender care Relieves the poor in their distress, Whose pity wipes the widow's tear, Whose hand supports the fatherless. 2 His heart contrives for their relief More than his willing hand can do: Shall find the Lord has pity too. 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven, HYMN 341. C. P. M. [#] Christian Beneficence. 1 HAIL, love divine! joys ever new, 2 By thee inspired, the generous breast, With kindness large and free, 3 O God, with sympathetic care, Do thou our hearts incline; Each low, each selfish wish control, HYMN 342. C. M. [b or #] 1 BLEST is the man whose tender heart To whom the supplicating eye Was never raised in vain ; 2 Whose breast expands with generous warmth, He wants the power to heal. 3 He spreads his kind, supporting arms His secret bounty largely flows, 4 To gentle offices of love His feet are never slow; He views, through mercy's melting eye, 5 To him protection shall be shown, Descend on those who thus fulfil, HYMN 343. S. M. [#] The Influence of Lovo. 1 Love is the strongest tie That can our hearts unite; |