FA HYMN 18. (L. M.) ATHER of all, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy pardoning love extend! 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy saving grace extend! 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath WE HYMN 79. (II. 4.) That man had done. Of all his pains. 4 Almighty God! to thee Be endless honours done; With all her pow'rs, FAST DAY. HYMN 80. 'Tis on thy pard'ning grace alone 3 How chang'd, alas! are truths di- 5 Then, should oppressing foes invade DRE near. HYMN 81. (III. 3.) READ Jehovah! God of nations, From thy temple in the skies, Hear thy people's supplications, Now for their deliv'rance rise: 2 Lo! with deep contrition turning, Humbly at thy feet we bend; Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning, Hear us, spare us, and defend. 3 Though our sins, our hearts con founding, Long and loud for vengeance call, HYMN 82. (L. M.) NOW may the God of grace and pow'r Attend his people's humble cry; Defend them in the needful hour, And send deliv'rance from on high 2 In his salvation is our hope, And in the name of Israel's God Our troops shall lift their banners up, Our navies spread their flags abroad 3 Some trust in horses train'd for war, And some of chariots make their Our purest expectations are [boasts; From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts! ALMIGHTY Lord! before thy 4 Then save us, Lord, from slavish Thy mourning people bend! fear, And let our trust be firm and strong A thy salvation shall appear, THANKSGIVING-DAY. HYMN 83-Part 1. (III.2.) PRAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our 3 Clouds that drop their fatt'ning Suns that genial warmth diffuse, streams, Pure religion's holier beams; 5 Yet, should rising whirlwinds tear 12 When in the bosom of the earth 3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord The plants in beauty grew; 5 We own and bless thy gracious For Public Mercies and Deliverances His power and grace shall be our song; From him alone all mercies flow, His arm alone subdues the foe! 2 Then praise this God, who bows h Propitious to his people's prayer; [eas: And though deliv'rance he may stay, Yet answers still in his own day. 30 may this goodness lead our land, Still sav'd by thine Almighty hand, The tribute of its love to bring To thee, our Saviour and our King; 4 Till every public temple raise A song of triumph to thy praise; And every peaceful, private home, To thee a temple shall become. 5 Still be it our supreme delight To walk as in thy glorious sight; Still in thy precepts and thy fear, Should thine alter'd hand restrainTill life's last hour, to persevere. Th' early and the latter rain, HYMN 84. (C. M.) FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love How rich thy bounties are! The rolling seasons, as they move, Proclaim thy constant care. VII. ORDINANCES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS. BAPTISM. HYMN 86. (III. 3.) SAVIOUR! who thy flock art feed ing, With the shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs thy bosom share, 2 Now, these little ones receiving, Fold them in thy gracious armThere, we know thy word believ -ing Only there, secure from harm. 3 Never from thy pasture roving, HYMN 87. (S. M.) Our children to his breast; "For such as these I came." SOLDIERS of Christ arise, And put your armour on, 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, 3 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endu'd; And take to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God: 4 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may behold. your vict'ry won, And stand complete at last. Help me, through g ace, to follow on When call'd on angels' food to feast. 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn That vow renew'd shall daily hear, HYMN 90. (C. M.) WITNESS, ye men and angels, now 2 That, long as life itself shall last 3 We trust not in our native strength, That, with returning wants, the Lord 4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, CONFIRMATION. HYMN 89. (L. M.) 0 HAPPY day that stays my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell thy goodness all abroad. 2 O happy bond! that seals my vows, To him who merits all my love; Let cheerful autheins fill his house,, While to his sacred throne I move. 3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done; Deign, gracious Lord, to make me thine; HYMN 92. (C. M.) 2 Deep in thy soul, before its pow'rs Be thy Creator's glorious name And character engrav'd: 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud 4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age, That now return no more. 5 True wisdom, early sought and THE LORD'S SUPPER. THOU, God, all glory, honour, 3 All worthy thou, who hast redeem'd, And ransom'd us to God, From every nation, every coast, 5 Drawn by thy quick'ning grace, O Lord, In countless numbers let them come, And gather from their Father's board, The bread that lives beyond the tomb! 6 Nor let thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run, Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light, or feel the sun." HYMN 95. (C. M.) AND are we now brought near to God, Who once at distance stood? What should allay our lively hope, Inspire us while we sing 4 "Glory to God in highest strains, "And to the earth be peace; "Good-will from heaven to men is "And let it never cease!" [come, HYMN 96. (L. M.) 4 Blessing and honour, glory, pow'r,TO Jesus, out exalted Lord, By all in earth and heaven, HYMN 94. (L. M.) MY God, and is thy table spread? And does thy cup with love o'erThither be all thy children led, [flow And let them thy sweet mercies krow! Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes! Rich banquet of his flesh and blood! Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food! 3 Why are its bounties all in vain Before unwilling hearts display'd: Was not for you the victim slain? Are you forbid the children's bread? O let thy table honour'd be, And furnish'd well with joyful guests! And may each soul salvation see, That here its holy pledges tastes! That name, in heav'n and earth ador'd, Fain would our hearts and voices raise A cheerful song of sacred praise. 2 But all the notes which mortals know, Are weak, and languishing, and low; meet, And worship at his sacred feet, And thy forgiving love impart, HYMN 99. (L. M.) THE Saviour, when to heaven ke rose, In splendid triumph o'er his foes, ORDINATION, OR INSTITU-Scatter'd his gifts ou men below, TION OF MINISTERS HYMN 97. (L. M.) 10 forth, ye heralds, in my name, 3 Be wise as serpents, where you go: That ye're commission'd from above. 4 Freely from me ye have receiv'd, HYMN 98. Freely, in love, to others give; Thus shall your doctrines be believ'd, And, by your labours, sinners live." (L. M.) St. Mark xvi. 15, &c. and St. Matt. xxviii. 18, &c. "O preach my gospel," saith the "G Lord, "Bid the whole earth my grace re ceive; Explain to them my sacred word, "Bid them believe, obey, and live. 2" I'll make my great commission known, # "And ye shall prove my gospel true, "By all the works that I have done, And all the wonders ye shall do. 3 "Go heal the sick, go raise the dead, "Go cast out devils in my name; "Nor let my prophets be afraid, "Though Greeks reproach, and Jews blaspheme. 4" While thus ye follow my mands, com "I'm with you till the world shall end; "All power is trusted in my hands; "I can destroy, and can defend." 5 He spake, and light shone round his head; On a bright cloud to heaven he rode; They to the farthest nations spread The grace of their asconded God And while his royal bounties flow. Sacred beyond heroic fame; 3 In lower forms, to bless our eyes, The spring whence all these blessings Pastors and people shout his praise, Through the long round of endless days. HYMN 100. .(L. M.) FATHER of mercies! bow thine ear. Attentive to our earnest prayer; We plead for those who plead for theo Successful pleaders may they be! 2 How great their work, how vast their charge' Do thou their anxious souls enlarge. To them thy sacred truth reveal, 6 Let sinners break their massy chaina |