471. L. M. The Solace of Faith. 1 WHEN human hopes and joys depart, The thoughts that pass all earthly weal. 2 I cast above my tearful eyes, 3 I gaze upon the opening flower, ROSCUE. Just moistened with the evening shower; 4 I think, whene'er this mortal frame 472. C. M. For Purity of Heart. 1 0, FOR a heart to praise my God, WESLEYAN A heart that always feels how good, -2 0 for a humble, contrite heart, Which neither life or death can part 3 A heart in every thought renewed, Perfect, and right, and pure and good, 4 Thy temper, gracious Lord, impart ; 473. L. M. God's sustaining Presence, BOWRING 1 FATHER and friend, thy light, thy love Beaming through all thy works we see ; Thy glory gilds the heavens above, And all the earth is full of thee. 2 Thy voice we hear, thy presence feel, Whilst thou, too pure for mortal sight, Involved in clouds, invisible, Reignest the Lord of life and light. 3 We know not in what hallowed part 4 Thy children shall not faint nor fear, 474. S. M. Ark of Safety. EPISCOPAL COLL. 1 0, CEASE, my wandering soul, 2 Behold the ark of God; Behold the open door; O, haste to gain that dear abode, 475. 3 There, safe thou shalt abide, "O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes." 10 THAT the Lord would guide my ways O that my God would grant me grace 2 O send thy Spirit down to write Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, 3 Order my footsteps by thy word, 4 Make me to walk in thy commands,— Nor let my head, or heart, or hands, 476. C. M. T. HUMPHRIES. "Lord, remember me." 10 THOU, from whom all goodness flows, In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, 2 When on my aching, burdened heart Thy pardon grant, new peace impart : 3 When trials sore obstruct my way, O let my strength be as my day: 4 And when before thy throne I stand, 477. Then, with the saints at thy right hand, L. M. Prayer for Divine Guidance. MERRICK 1 TEACH me, O teach me, Lord! thy way; My willing feet its paths shall tread. 2 Informed by thee, with sacred awe, 3 Give me to know thy will aright, 4 0 turn from vanity mine eye; 478. To me thy quickening strength supply, 7s. M. The Repose of Faith. C. WESLEY, 1 HAPPY Soul, that safe from harm 479. 2 Seek, O Lord, thy wandering sheep; 3 Let me know thy gracious voice; 4 Live, till all thy love I know, C. M. A Rest Remaineth. 1 LORD! we believe a rest remains C. WESIY A rest where pure enjoyment reigns; 2 A rest where all our souls desire Where fear, and sin, and grief expire, 30 that we now that rest might know, Thou Holiest! now the power bestow, 4 Remove this hardness from our heart, |