L.M. And numbers here be born again, To dwell for ever near Thy throne. 395 * For Help and Blessing. 1 HERE, gracious God, before Thy feet, Friends to the young and Thee, we meet; Joined by the cord of mutual love, Bound by our loving Friend above. 2 Our hearts Thy throne of grace address Smile on our school, the children bless; Whilst we our humble labours lend, Thy glorious praises to extend. 3 May wisdom, zeal, and love inspire Our bosoms with the purest fire; While faith on Thine own Word relies, And hope looks joyful to the skies. 4 Grant us Thy presence, God of grace, While thus we meet before Thy face; And let us feel, before we part, Thy love diffused through every 396 Example of Jesus. heart. 1 CHRIST was teaching all the day, Where the throng of hearers met, And at night retired to pray On the Mount of Olivet. 2 He on no soft couch reposed, 7's. Through th' accustomed hours of sleep; But when other eyes were closed, He awoke to pray and weep. 3 All the labours we have shared, O how poor, and little worth, When with those so great compared, Of our Saviour upon earth! 4 O may gratitude inspire Him to follow now above! 397 Signs of Blessing. 1 OUR gracious Lord, now condescend O make their stubborn spirits bend 2 How it delights our wondering eyes C. M. And thanks from our poor hearts arise When Thou our prayers dost heed. 3 Continue, Lord, Thy gracious smile ; Our poor instruction bless; And may we wait upon Thee still 398 Prayer for Blessing. L.M. 1 ONCE more the gospel net is cast; Do Thou, O Lord, the effort own; We learn from disappointments past, To rest our hope on Thee alone. 2 Have mercy on our numerous youth, Who, young in years, are old in sin; And by Thy Spirit and Thy truth, Show them the state their souls are in. 3 O hear our prayer, and give us hope, That when Thy voice shall call us home, Thou still wilt raise a people up To love and praise Thee in our room! 399 Not by Man's Power. 1 How oft we feel an inward pain Because our words no entrance gain! 'Tis not by power of human word, But by the Spirit of the Lord. L.M. 2 Now, Lord, Thy gracious power impart ; Arrest and melt some stubborn heart: Our sorrow then shall turn to joy, And Thy sweet praise our lips employ. 'By My Spirit.' 400 1 'Tis not by power, 'tis not by might, The heart receives the sacred light 2 Come then, O sacred Spirit, down, Our souls refresh, our labours won, 401 Proverbs xxii. 6. 1 WHILE wicked men unite Be ours to show them wisdom's path, 2 Depending, Lord, on Thee C. M. S. M. We gladly join our hearts and hands, 402 God's Word not Void. 1 Sow in the morn thy seed, At eve hold not thy hand; To doubt and fear give thou no heed, 2 Beside all waters sow, The highway furrows stock; 3 The good, the fruitful ground, O'er hill and dale by spots 'tis found; S.M. 4 Thou know'st not which may thrive, 6 Then, when the glorious end, 403 Incitement to Labour. 1 Go, labour on; spend, and be spent ; Thy joy to do the Father's will: L.M. It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2. Go, labour on; 'tis not for nought; Thy earthly loss is heavenly gain : Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises ;-what are men? 3 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice : For toil comes rest, for exile home; 404 Fraternal Union. 1 BLEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love! S.M. 2 Before our Father's throne While each in expectation lives, |