23. 24. 3 Comfort those who weep and mourn ; Those that are cast down, lift up; L. M. For Opening or Close of Service. ANONYMOUS. 1 THY presence, gracious God, afford; 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, Teach us to know and do thy wili; 1 FORTH from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to thine altar's shade we fly; Forth from the world, its hope and fear, Father, we seek thy shelter here: Weary and weak, thy grace we pray; Turn not, O Lord, thy guests away. 2 Long have we roamed in want and pain 25. 11s. M. EDMESTON The House of God. I THERE's a refuge of peace from the tempests that beat, From the dark clouds that threaten, the wild wind that blows; A holy, a sweet and a lovely retreat, A spring of refreshment, a place of repose. 2 'Tis the house of my God, 't is the dwelling of prayer, The temple all hallowed by blessing and praise; If sorrow and faithlessness conquer me, there My heart to the throne of his grace I can raise. 3 For a refuge like this, ah, what praises are due! For a rest so serene, for a covert so fair: Ah, why are the seasons of worship so few? And why are so seldom the meetings of prayer? 26. 8 & 7s. M. The Fount of Blessing. J. TAYLOR. 1 FAR from mortal cares retreating, 2 From the fount of glory beaming, 27. 3 Who may share this great salvation? 4 Blessings all around bestowing, 1 GREAT Shepherd of thy people, hear; prayer; 2 The clouds which veil thee from our sight, 3 Help us, with holy fear and joy, O, make us, creatures of thy power, 28. 7s. M. J. TAYLOR. Preparation for Worship. 1 LORD, before thy presence come, 2 Wandering thoughts and languid powers 29 3 At the portals of thine house, "Hallowed be Thy name." 1 HOLY and reverend is the name Thrice holy Lord, the angels cry; 2 The deepest reverence of the mind Lift with thy hands a holy heart 3 With sacred awe pronounce his name, 4 Thou holy God! preserve my soul The pure in heart are thy delight, 30. S. M. URWICK'S COLL Pleasures of Spiritual Worship. 1 How sweet to bless the Lord, 2 These seasons of delight 31. 3 0, blest assurance this; C. M. God present in the Sanctuary. 1 My soul, how lovely is the place WATTS 2 There the great Monarch of the skies 3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dove While Christ reveals his wondrous love 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare And still we seek thy mercy there, 32 C. M. PRATT'S COLL. A Blessing sought. 1 AGAIN our earthly cares we leave, |