893 For they watch for your souls. LET Zion's watchmen all awake. And take the alarm they give; 2 'Tis not a cause of small import 8 They watch for souls, for which the Lord For souls which must for ever live 4 All to the great tribunal haste, And shouldst Thou strictly mark our faults, 5 May they that Jesus whom they preach, And watch Thou daily o'er their souls, 894 Being ensamples to the flock.-1 Pet. v. 3. 1 YHIEF Shepherd of Thy chosen sheep, From death and sin set free, May every under-shepherd keep 2 With plenteous grace their hearts prepare, To execute Thy will; Compassion, patience, love, and care, 3 Inflame their minds with holy zeal 895 Pray ye 1 3 4 the Lord of the harvest. ORD of the harvest, hear LoThy of the bevett, he Answer Thy people's earnest prayer, On Thee we humbly wait; Convert and send forth more Into Thy church abroad; And let them speak Thy word with power, O let them spread Thy name; Thy universal grace proclaim, 896 1 SE Pastors according to my heart. HEPHERD of Israel, Thou dost keep 8 Here hast Thou listened to our vows, 897 1 W L.M. A faithful minister of Christ.-Col. i. 7. ITH heavenly power, O Lord, defend, Him whom we now to Thee commend; Thy faithful messenger secure, And make him to the end endure. 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace; 8 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart; 2 Jesus, let all Thy servants shine And, bright with borrowed rays divine, 3 In far off lands, O let them spread 4 As giants may they run their race, 5 Thy ministers of righteousness, Preach the gospel to every creature. Mark xvi. 15. 1 YHis sovereign voice obey; E messengers of Christ, 2 3 Arise, and follow where He leads, The Master whom you serve Depending on His promised aid, Mountains shall sink to plains, And hell in vain oppose; The cause is God's, and must prevail, In spite of all His foes. VOKL 4 5 Go spread a Saviour's fame; Of Adam's numerous race. We wish you, in His name, The most divine success; Assured that He who sends you forth, 900 1 C.M. MORELL. Be thou faithful unto death.-Rev. ii. 10. FAT To hear our fervent prayer, 2 Before him set an open door; 3 Endow him with a heavenly mind; Make him in spirit meek, resigned, 4 In every tempting, trying hour, And guard him by Thy mighty power, 5 Then, followed by a numerous train, A crown of life may he obtain From his Redeemer's hands. |