2 When, harassed by ten thousand foes, 3 When dire temptations gather round, By storm or calm, in thee be found 4 When age advances, may we grow To holiness above. 5 When earthly joys and cares depart, Be thou the portion of our heart; 155. C. M. H. WARE, JR. Invoking God's Aid. 1 FATHER in heaven, to thee my heart Drive from my soul each earthly thought, 2 Each moment of my life renews 3 O, help me break the galling chains Each passion of my heart subdue, 4 O Father, kindle in my breast Of holy love, of grateful trust 156. C. M. H. M. WILLIAMS. Habitual Devotion. 1 WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power, 2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed; 3 In each event of life, how clear Each blessing to my soul more dear, 4 In every joy that crowns my days, My heart shall find delight in praise, 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see; ១១១ 157. S. M. EPISCOPAL COL. The Soul seeking Rest. 1 O, CEASE, my wandering soul, 2 Behold the ark of God; O, haste to gain that dear abode, 3 There, safe thou shalt abide ; 158. L. M. 61. BOWRING. Help thou my Unbelief. 1 IF, listening, as I listen still, O God, to thine instructive word, Some whispering voice of doubt is heard,- Which nought can check and nought control; 2 If, when most earnestly I pray For light, for aid, for strength, from thee, If reason, thy best gift, will hold 3 Help, and forgive! Heaven's alphabet I read not all thy record yet, But teach me, Lord, and none shall be 1 WHAT is this that stirs within, 2 Nought that charms the ear or eye Active, restless, it would pierce 3 What is it? and whither, whence? 4 'Tis the soul! mysterious name! 1 THE dove let loose in eastern skies, Returning fondly home, Ne'er stoops to earth her wing, nor flies 2 But high she shoots through air and light, Above all low delay, Where nothing earthly bounds her flight, Nor shadow dims her way. 3 So grant me, Lord, from every snare Aloft, through faith's serener air, 4 No sin to cloud, no lure to stay 161. L. M. 61. C. WESLEY. For the Influences of the Spirit. 1 I WANT the spirit of power within, 1 FATHER, Refuge of my soul, |