4 Enter, and with thy sword of truth,

Divide-divide-divide

Divide the sinner from his sins,
And end the reign of pride.

5 May many such be brought to hear
The dear Redeemer say,

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Arise, and be baptized now
"In mine appointed way."

6 Obedient to thy righteous will,
Made known in holy writ;

Thy children, Lord, would be baptized,
Ere they at table sit.

7 By grace renewed, by love constrained,
They seek to be baptized,
According to the ancient mode,

That is so much despised.

8 When they are plunged beneath the stream,
Loud hallelujahs sound!
When they arise, and onward move,
Their inward joys abound.

9 For Zion's converts let us now
Present our humble plea :

May Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Their Rock, and Refuge be!

956.

1

ALL

At Baptism.

who revere the Saviour's name,
(That name so much despised,)
Believe that HE, to Jordan came,
To be of John baptized!

2 These, Lord, possessing faith in Christ,
Their strength and righteousness;
Constrained by love, would be baptized,
And thus his name confess.

3 Descend, celestial Dove, descend,

And these thy children bless;

Who having known the sinner's friend,
Would thus his name confess.

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4 Smile from thy throne, sweet Prince of Peace, Confirm thy promises;

Support thy saints, their faith increase,
While they thy name confess.

5 May they (enriched with heavenly grace,)
Abound in holiness;

And when they end their christian race,
Do thou their names confess.

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After Baptism.

1 BEHOLD, dear Lord, thy children now
Are waiting for thy smile;

This, shall remove their every fear,
Though Satan may revile.

2 Help them in all thy ways to walk,
And all thy truth esteem;
And when together oft they talk,
May Jesus be their theme.

3 Support their minds through all their days,
And make them valiant here;
And when the enemy waylays,

Do thou in love appear.

4 Dismiss us with a look of love,
Bid us depart in peace;
Hoping ere long to meet above,
In everlasting bliss.

5 Praise to the Father, and the Son,
With God the Holy Ghost:

In Israel's God we now rejoice,
In Him we'll make our boast.

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Joining the Church.

1 THY sanctuary, dearest Lord,
Is sure a sacred place;

For there we learn thy holy word,
And see thee face to face.

2 'Tis there, by precious faith, we see
Thy works, and ways, O God!
And glory in the mystery,
Of peace by Jesus' blood!

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3 0 may we mark with constant care
The entering in thereof!

And be preserved from every snare,
Enriched with Jesus' love.

4 And all the goings forth thereof,
We would in truth observe:
Looking for blessings from above,
While we our Father serve.

5 In pure dependance on the Lord,
Have we professed his Name:
May all his ways delight afford,
While walking in the same.

6 Not for a day, a month, or year,
May our profession last;

But to the end may we endure,
And hold our treasures fast.

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Happiness of the Church.

1 THE people of the Lord,

2

How happy is their case!

Jehovah is their strength and song,
Their shield in every place.

The Lord his power displays,

And makes his goodness known;

He forms a people for his praise,
To worship him alone.

3

His rich and sovereign grace,

By all the church is known;

His arms of love, their souls embrace,

He calls them all his own.

4 Among the chosen few,

Whom God has favoured thus ; Sure we have been distinguished too, For he hath blessed us.

5

Then let us joyfully,

Our Ebenezers raise;

In honour of his Majesty,

Who claims our songs of praise.

S. M.

960.

1

2

Church Meeting.

COME, dearest Jesus, come,
Among thy saints appear;

Let every soul be filled with love,
And each be found sincere.

Forbid, that we should grieve
Each other by the way;

Or seek to please ourselves in aught,
We either do or say.

3 In ways of truth and peace,
In bonds of Christian love;
We would as brethren, Lord, abide,
Till called to dwell above.

1 COME, brethren, let us join to sing,
The praises of our God and King!

In Zion, lift your banners high,
For Israel's God and King is nigh.
2 When fears arise, and foes withstand,
The church is safe in Jesus' hànd;
He will continually protect

The souls of all his own elect.

3 In fervent prayer may we abound,
In humbleness of mind be found;
Under the teachings of the Lord,
Enjoying much his holy word.
4 Dear Lord, our souls desire to see,
More love, and peace, and unity,-
More of the fruits of righteousness,
And stronger proofs of godliness.
5 Add to our numbers, gracious Lord,
Such as have first received thy word;
Have known a change of heart within,-
The blood that cleanseth us from sin.

Prayer for the Church.

S. M.

L. M.

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1 THE Lord be with you, Christian friends,
Is my continual prayer ;

To Him whose goodness never ends,
Towards the Church, his care.

C. M.

2 The Lord be with you, feeble saints,
Through all life's changing scenes ;
Before Him tell your sad complaints,
Who knows what groaning means.
3 The Lord be with you, little flock,
While in this wilderness;
Preserve you safely in the Rock,
In Christ, our righteousness.

4 The Lord be with us every day;
And needed grace impart;
Direct us in the narrow way,
And keep us one in heart.

5 Be with, and bless us to the end,
Dear Lord, we now implore;
Till we appear with Christ, our Friend,
Where we shall part no more.

963.

Steadfastness of the Church.

1 BE faithful, ye, my much-loved friends, Till Jesus shall appear;

Let truth support and cheer your minds,

Devoid of servile fear.

2 Error abounds on every hand,

And worldlings on you frown;
But steadfast be,-the truth shall stand,
And Christ shall have renown.

3 Although the carnal world revile,
And mere professors mock;
Yet Jesus will not cease to smile
Upon his chosen flock.

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4 "The gates of hell shall not prevail
Against my Church," saith Christ;
Then let us hold his promise fast,
And glory in the Highest.

964.

Christian Experience.

1 WHY should I murmur at the way?

Why so cast down from day to day?

Why do I groan and sigh within?
Ah, Lord! 'tis plain, because of sin.

C. M.

L.M.