INTRODUCTION AND CLOSE OF WORSHIP. 1. 7s. M. Humble Worship BOWRING. 1 WHEN before thy throne we kneel, Filled with awe and holy fear, Teach us, O our God! to feel All thy sacred presence near. 2 Check each proud and wandering thought 3 Weak, imperfect creatures, we 4 O, receive the praise that dares 2. P. M. Solemn Invocation. ANONYMOUS. 1 COME, thou Almighty King! Help us thy name to sing ; O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, 3. 2 Come, thou all gracious Lord! Come, and thy children bless; 3 Never from us depart; Love and adore. 1 STAND up and bless the Lord, Ye people of his choice; Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, 2 Though high above all praise, 3 0 for the living flame From his own altar brought, 4 There, with benign regard, Our hymns he deigns to hear; 4. 5 Stand up and bless the Lord, The Lord your God adore ; L. M. Public Worship. 1 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, WATTS. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, 3 We are his people; we his care; 4 We'll crowd thy gates, with thankful songs 5 Wide as the world is thy command; 5. Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 1 O, COME, loud anthems let us sing, 6. 2 Into his presence let us haste, "How amiable are thy Tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts." 1 GREAT GOD! attend, while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs; To spend one day with thee, on earth, Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place 4 O God! our king, whose sovereign sway 7. C. M. EDMESTON. The Lord's Day. 1 WHEN the worn spirit wants repose, How sweet to hail the evening's close 8. 9. 2 How sweet to hail the ear.y dawn When first that soul-reviving morn 3 Blest day! thine hours too soon will cease Yet, while they gently roll, Breathe, Heavenly Spirit, source of peace, The Blessing of the Sabbath. 1 BLEST day of God! most calm, most bright, The first and best of days; The laborer's rest, the saint's delight, 2 My Saviour's face made thee to shine; And made thee heavenly and divine 3 The first fruits oft a blessing prove And they who do the Sabbath love, 4 This day I must to God appear; Love of Sabbath Service. 1 How sweet, upon this sacred day, To cast our earthly thoughts away, |