2 May we in Spirit serve the Lord,
And feed, by faith, upon his word:
Be humble in our christian walk,
And of the Saviour, love to talk.
3 Whatever trials may attend,
The Saviour will our souls befriend;
All needed good will he afford
To such as truly fear the Lord.
Meeting of Friends.
TOGETHER we are met,
In bonds of sacred love;
To sing, and pray, to praise, and talk,
Of Him who reigns above.
May we, as christian friends,
Enjoy communion sweet;
And have abundant cause to say,
"'Tis good for friends to meet.”
"The fashion of this world,"
Saith God, “doth pass away :”
But we are hastening to the place,
Where there is no decay.
How highly blest are they
Who know their sins forgiven;
Who feel the witnessing within,
That they are bound for heaven.
Ere we depart this house,
We would with one accord,
Implore a blessing on our friends,
Who love and fear the Lord.
1 WHILE we surround our Father's board, May Jesus be by us adored,
As sovereign Lord of all:
We would at Calvary's cross this day,
Behold Jehovah's sacred way,
To raise us from the fall.
2 By faith, approach the holy place;
In Spirit, heavenly wonders trace!
Behold the Lamb of God!
Now eat of bread, now drink of wine,
For us he died! O love divine!
For us he shed his blood!
1 ERE we part, unite to praise
Him who smiles upon our ways: Him who loves to answer prayer, Him who makes our souls his care. 2 Hallelujah! praise the Lord! Hallelujah! for his word! Hallelujah! to our King! Hallelujah! Lord, we sing!
1 MAY Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The covenant God of Grace;
Give peace, prosperity, and joy,
Within this favoured place.
2 The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The triune God of Grace;
Be everlastingly adored,
By all the chosen race.
1 THROUGH many dangers, trials, cares,
The Lord doth lead his saints;
Yet ever keeps their souls from harm,
Though nature often faints.
2 Mysterious are the ways of God,
Toward his children here :
A blessing comes with every rod,
And joy with every care.
3 He loves his saints, and tries them too,
Yea, hides his face in love;
His chastisements are kindly sent,
To cause us look above.
4 'Tis sweet to look above this earth,
Above this sinful clod;
By faith to prove our heavenly birth,
Our interest in God.
1012. Christian Experience.
1 THUS far Jehovah's wond'rous love Has been to us revealed;
And shall be, till we meet above,
With all that God has sealed.
2 His promises have been fulfilled;
All glory to his name!
Midst changing scenes, and dying friends,
His love has been the same.
3 And when we reach the heavenly shore,
Where Christ, in glory reigns;
Our cares and sorrows shall be o'er,
Our conflicts and our pains.
4 Then shall we sing as loud as Paul,
Of rich and sovereign grace;
That raised us from the Adam fall,
To heaven, our dwelling-place!
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1 REDEMPTION by Immanuel's blood, And full salvation in his name,
Be Zion's constant song;
From sin and hell brought near to God,
With honour clothed, instead of shame,
To Christ our thanks belong.
2 While thus we eat the broken bread,
And of the flowing wine partake,
Dear Jesus, on us shine;
Be precious, as our living Head,
Accept us for thy mercy's sake,
And make us wholly thine.
1 LORD, thou hast been our dwelling-place,
According to thy word of grace;
Wonders of mercy thou hast shewn,
And counsel given from thy throne.
2 In Jesus would we ever dwell,
And of his loving-kindness tell;
To him devote our future days,
Know more of his supporting ways.
3 In Christ may we at last be found,
Nor dread to hear the trumpet sound :
Christ is to them their All in All,
Who prove election by their call.
1015. Justification by Christ.
1 SINCE Jesus is my soul's delight,
Why should I fear to die?
Forbid it, Saviour! while I know
Thy blood doth justify.
2 "Death is the wages due to sin,"
The Spirit testifies :
But faith in Jesus' precious blood,
From all things justifies.
3 Millions, has death removed from earth,
To dwell above the skies;
Who proved this truth, that Jesus' blood,
From all things justifies.
1 JUST and true, are all the ways,
Of the Lord, whose name we praise;
He has been our constant guide,
And will evermore provide.
2 With delight we often tell,
He has ordered all things well;
In his love would we confide,
With his ways be satisfied.
3 In the truth may we stand fast,
Sing of Jesus' love at last :
Own, when death appears in view,
All the ways of God are true.
1017. Christian Encouragement.
1 GRACE, mercy, peace, and truth, be thine, Eternal life, and joys divine :
On Jesus may thy mind be stayed;
Of sin alone, be thou afraid."
2 "Give me thy heart, observe my ways,"
Saith he, who called you by his grace;
My saints esteem, espouse my cause,
"And yield obedience to my laws."
3 From Jesus shall you draw supplies,
In Him your hidden treasure lies;
Attend his gates, and you shall prove
How firm his truth, how strong his love.
4 He who at first made known his grace,
Will never hide from you his face :
Although eternity is near,
Rejoice! with Christ ye shall appear.
1 LORD, keep us by thy mighty power,
And strength diffuse, in every hour
When Satan would distress;
Our hearts with thy good Spirit fill,
Give sweet submission to thy will,
And lead in righteousness.
2 May we possess an humble mind,
To godliness be much inclined,
And led to love thee more;
May truth implanted in the heart,
Cause us to choose the better part,
And sin within deplore.
3 Let all our future days be thine,
Distinguished by a life divine,
A life of holiness;
Protect us, O thou God of grace,
Year after year, in every place,
Till we our ALL possess.
1 ALL ye who love the Saviour's name,
See that your lives declare the same;
Forsake not Zion's holy gates,
'Tis there the Lord's salvation waits.
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