2 For, as in Adam all mankind Did guilt and death derive; If then ye rison are with Christ, Seek only how to get The things which are above, where Christ At God's right hand is set. HE ASCENSION. HYMN 72. L. M. E dies, the Friend of sinners dies: For you he sheds his precious blood. 4 The rising God forsakes the tomb; And shout him welcome to the skies. 5 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell How high our great Deliverer reigns; Sing how he spoil'd the hosts of hell, And led the tyrant death in chains. 6 Say, "Live for ever, glorious King, Born to redeem, instruct, and save!" Then ask-"O death, where is thy sting? And where thy victory, O grave ?" HYMN 73. L. M. UR Lord is risen from the dead, OUR Our Jesus is gone up on high; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay: "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Ye everlasting doors, give way." 3 Loose au your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene; 4 "Who is the King of Glory, who?" 5 Lo! his triumphal chariot waits, 6 "Who is the King of Glory, who?" COM WHIT-SUNDAY. HYMN 74. C. M. OME, Holy Ghost, Creator come, Till every heart which thou hast made Be fill'd with grace divine. 2 Thou art the Comforter, the gift And unction from above. 3 Thy gifts are manifold, thou writ'st 4 Enlighten our dark souls, till they 5 Drive far from us the mortal foe, 6 Teach us the Father to confess, CO HYMN 75. C. M. OME, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 See how we grovel here below, 3 In vain we tune our lifeless songs, 1 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, 4 Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One' HYMN 79. II. 4. WE give immortal praise To God the Father's love, Eternal Son To die for sins That man had done. And now he reigns, 3 To God the Spirit, praise 4 Almighty God, to thee Be endless honours done; And love adores. FAST-DAY. HYMN 80. C. M. ALMIGHTY Lord, before thy throne Thy mourning people bend: 2 Dark judgments, from thy heavy hand 3 How changed, alas! are truths divine, 4 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, Then shall our hearts obey thy word, 5 Then, should oppressing foes invade, When God, our God, is near. HYMN 81. III. 3. READ Jehovah, God of nations, DR From thy temple in the skies, Now for their deliverance rise: 2 Lo! with deep contrition turning, Humbly at thy feet we bend; 3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, And send deliverance 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 boasts; Our surest expectations are 2 All the blessings of the fields, 3 Clouds that drop their fattening dews 4 Peace, prosperity, and health, PART II. III. 2. 5 YET, should rising whirlwinds tear 6 Should thine alter'd hand restrain 7 Life and grace, whate'er our woe, HYMN 84. C. M. From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, How rich thy bounties are: The rolling seasons, as they move, Proclaim thy constant care. 2 When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth, 3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine, The plants in beauty grew; Thou gav'st the summer's suns to shine, The mild refreshing dew. 4 These various mercies from above Matured the swelling grain; A kindly harvest crowns thy love, And plenty fills the plain. 5 We own and bless thy gracious sway: Thy hand all nature hails; Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, Summer nor winter fails. HYMN 85. L. M. For Public Mercies and Deliverances. ALVATION doth to God belong, SAL His power and grace I shall be our song; From him alone all mercies flow, His arm alone subdues the foe. ? Then praise this God, who bows his ear 4 Till every public temple raise A song of triumph to thy praise; VII. ORDINANCES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS. BAPTISM OF INFANTS. HYMN 86. III. 3. SAVIOUR, who thy flock art feeding, 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 arm; There, we know, thy word believing, Only there, secure from harm. 3 Never from thy pasture roving, Let them be the Lion's prey; 4 Then, within thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting-place; He folds them in his gracious arins, 2 "Let them approach," he cries, "Nor scorn their humble claim; The heirs of heaven are such as these For such as these I came." 3 Gladly we bring them, Lord, BAPTISM OF ADULTS. OLDIERS of Christ arise, SOLDIE And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplies 2 3trong in the Lord o hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts. Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endued; And take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God. 4 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, CONFIRMATION. HYMN 89. L. M. On thee, my Saviour and my God: And tell thy goodness all abroad. 2 O happy bond, that seals my vows, 3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done; 4 Here rest, my oft-divided heart, Fix'd on thy God, thy Saviour, rest; Who with the world would grieve to part When call'd on angels' food to feast? 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow That vow renew'd shall daily hear, Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. HYMN 90. C. M. WITNESS, ye men and angels; now Before the Lord we speak; To him we make our solemn vow, 2 That, long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we yield; Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not in our native strength, But on his grace rely, That, with returning wants, the Lord 4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in thy ways; And, while we turn our vows to prayers, 3 All worthy thou, who hast redeem'd, : Turn thou our prayers to praise. HYMN 91. C. M. YOUTH, when devoted to the Lord, Is pleasing in his eyes; A flower, though offer'd in the bud, 2 'Tis easier far if we begin To fear the Lord betimes; For sinners who grow old in sin 3 It saves us from a thousand snares To mind religion young; And ransom'd us to God, From every nation, every coast, By thy most precious blood. 4 Blessing and honour, glory, power, HYMN 94. L. M. MY God, and is thy table spread, And does thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all thy children led, And let them thy sweet mercies know. Grace will preserve our following years, 2 Hail! sacred feast, which Jesus makes, And make our virtues strong. 4 To thee, Almighty God, to thee Our hearts we now resign: 'Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine. HYMN 92. C. M. IN the morn of life, when youth And shines in all the fairest charms That beauty can disclose; 2 Deep in thy soul, before its powers Be thy Creator's glorious Name 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud And cares and toils, in endless round, 4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age, That now return no more. Rich banquet of his flesh and blood: 3 Why are its bounties all in vain Before unwilling hearts display'd? Are you forbid the children's bread? 4 0 let thy table honour'd be, And furnish'd well with joyful guests: 5 Drawn by thy quickening grace, O Lord 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 |