4 May we with those in bliss, O Lord,
For ever numbered be;
Taught by Thy Spirit and Thy Word
To live alone to Thee!
1 BLESS'D is the youth who sees and feels
Himself just what God's Book reveals;
Who humbly owns his dreadful fall,
And flees to Jesus as his all!
2 He often lifts his eyes to heaven,
And sighs, then prays to be forgiven;
His sin he feels a heavy load,
Which none can pardon but his God. 3 But when he views the crimson tide That gushes from his Saviour's side, He knows from whence salvation springs, And feels its power, and sweetly sings. 4 How blest the state when conquering love Draws the whole heart and thought above! Thus may I feel its power divine,
And, Lord, the glory shall be Thine!
Encouragement to Seekers.
1 CHILDREN, however young in years, Who feel a sinful heart,
And look to Christ with sighs and tears, In Him shall have a part.
2 He blesses them with willing mind
To seek His blessed face;
And truly such shall some day find
He saves them by His grace.
3 It matters not how young they are,
If they to Jesus cry;
He does for all His seekers care,
And will their needs supply.
The Author of Life.
1 CHILDREN that with sincere desires
Seek after Jesu's love,
Their souls the Holy Ghost inspires
With breathings from above.
2 Blest God, that once in fiery tongues
Cam'st down in open view,
Come, visit every heart that longs
To entertain Thee too.
1 THOUGH young in years, and very poor, Exposed to trials great,
If I am led to mercy's door,
God's mercy to entreat,
2 He will not my poor cry despise,
Nor spurn my humble plea;
My prayer He'll heed, and send supplies,
And guide me night and day.
3 May I in Jesu's name believe,
And on Him cast my care;
His saving benefits receive,
And live by faith and prayer!
4 Then I shall find a faithful Friend,
My youthful feet to guide;
Who daily will my soul defend,
And grant me heaven beside.
22As the early opening blooms
Send around their rich perfumes;
So the early opening mind
Sheds its fragrance more refined.
2 Sweet the prospect to behold
Early blossoms thus unfold;
Sweeter still when grace divine
Does in youthful sinners shine!
The Fear of God.
1 THE fear of God is clean,
Lowly, and meek, and good;
Abhors the way of hell and sin,
And stands in awe of God.
2 Children who fear the Lord,
And trust in His dear Name,
Shall live His wonders to record,
And sing His matchless fame.
3 He'll listen to their cry,
Protect them day and night;
Their every need He will supply,
And guide their footsteps right.
The same.
1 CHILDREN who know and fear the Lord,
From all the paths of sin depart;
Rejoice and tremble at His word,
And hide it deep within their heart.
2 They in His mercy hope, through grace;
Revere His judgments, not contemn;
In pleasing Him their pleasure's placed,
And His delight is placed in them.
3 This fear, a rich and endless store,
Preserves the soul from pois'nous pride:
The heart that wants this fear is poor,
Whatever it possess beside.
4 This treasure was by Christ possessed;
In this through all His life He stood;
And every one that's with it blest
Has free redemption in His blood.
230 Christ's Regard for Children.
1 SEE, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands,
With soul-engaging charms;
Hark how He greets the tender lambs,
And folds them in His arms!
2 'Suffer them to approach,' He cries;
'Nor scorn their humble name;
It was to save such souls as these
The Lord of angels came.'
3 Encouraged thus, O Lord, in prayer
We bring the young to Thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are Thine,
May Thine the children be!
231 Early Desires after Christ.
1 'Tis a sweet proof that Christ is nigh,
When babes in grace begin to cry;
The Holy Spirit dwells in all
Who on the Lord sincerely call.
2 The Lord resides within that soul
Which longs to be completely whole;
'Tis He inspires the living breath
Which prays for felt release from death.
3 No soul would ever feel its woe, Did God not dwell with man below; Nor ever taste His mighty love, Did Christ not plead His cause above. 4 Each warm desire that inly burns, And for the Saviour's presence yearns; Each heaving sigh, each breath of prayer, Bespeaks His gracious presence there. 5 He whose sweet name the sinner pleads, For that poor sinner intercedes; And God the Father it delights
To hear the prayer the Spirit writes.
6 Thus all true prayer from God comes down,
And then ascends through Christ the Son;
That sinners may have cause to boast
In Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
232 Hardness of Heart Mourned.
1 WHAT is there, Lord, a child can do
That feels with guilt oppressed?
There's evil that I never knew
Before, within my breast.
2 My thoughts are vain; my heart is hard; My temper apt to rise;
And when I seem upon my guard,
It takes me by surprise.
3 Whene'er to Thy commands I turn,
I find I've broken them;
And in Thy Holy Scriptures learn
That God will sin condemn.
4 With pity to my prayer attend,
My humble voice regard;
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