2 From Christ, the smitten Rock, it flows, The purple and the crystal stream ; Pardon and holiness bestows, 457 0 And both I gain through faith in him. 13th P. M. 10 10, 11 11. The plenteousness of His grace. power, WHAT shall I do my Saviour to praise, So faithful and true, so plenteous in grace; So strong to deliver, so good to redeem, The weakest believer that hangs upon him. 2 How happy the man whose heart is set free; The people that can be joyful in thee; Their joy is to walk in the light of thy face, And still they are talking of Jesus's grace. 3 For thou art their boast, their glory, and And I also trust to see the glad hour, My soul's new creation, a life from the dead, The day of salvation that lifts up my head. 4 For Jesus, my Lord, is now my defence; I trust in his word; none plucks me from thence; Since I have found favour, he all things will do; My King and my Saviour shall make me anew. 5 Yes, Lord, I shall see the bliss of thine own; Thy secret to me shall soon be made known; For sorrow and sadness I joy shall receive, And share in the gladness of all that believe. 458 A 14th P. M. 10 11, 10 11. Accepted in the Beloved. LL praise to the Lamb! accepted I am, Through faith in the Saviour's adorable Name: In him I corfide, his blood is applied; For me he hath suffer'd, for me he hath died. 2 Not a doubt doth arise, to darken the skies, ADOPTION AND ASSURANCE. 459 S. M Knowledge of forgiveness. OW can a sinner know HOW His sins on earth forgiven? How can my gracious Saviour show 2 What we have felt and seen 3 We who in Christ believe 4 Exults our rising soul, 5 His love, surpassing far The love of all beneath, We find within our hearts, and dare The pointless darts of death. 6 Stronger than death or hell The sacred power we prove; And, conqu'rors of the world, we dwell In heaven, who dwell in love. 460 Continued.-The indwelling Spirit. E by his Spirit prove, S. M And know the things of God,— The things which freely of his love 2 His Spirit, which he gave, Now dwells in us, we know; The witness in ourselves we have, And all its fruits we show. 3 The meek and lowly heart, That in our Saviour was, To us his Spirit does impart, And signs us with his cross. 4 Our nature's turn'd, our mind Transform'd in all its powers; And both the witnesses are join'd,Thy Spirit, Lord, with ours. 5 Whate'er our pard'ning Lord Commands, we gladly do; And, guided by his sacred word, We all his steps pursue. 6 His glory our design, We live our God to please; And rise, with filial fear divine, To perfect holiness. 461 I Seeking the evidence of acceptance. LISTEN for the voice S. M. Which speaks my sins forgiven; Speak, Lord, and bid my heart rejoice In certain hope of heaven. Thy Name O may I prove, Thy Name inscribed on me; And triumph in redeeming love Through all eternity. 462 C. M. The earnest and pledge of joys to come. HY should the children of a King WHY Go mourning all their days? Great Comforter, descend and bring 2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, 3 Assure my conscience of her part And bear thy witness with my heart, 4 Thou art the earnest of his love,- 463 MY Rejoicing in forgiving love. L. M. soul, with humble fervour raise 2 Deep on my heart let mem'ry trace 464 Shouting God's praises. L. M. Y soul, through my Redeemer's care, Saved from the second death, I feel; Mine eyes from tears of dark despair, My feet from falling into hell. 2 Wherefore to him my feet shall run; My eyes on his perfections gaze; My soul shall live for God alone, And all within me shout his praise. 465 C. M. The Godhead reconciled. COME, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God in persons three; Bring back the heavenly blessing lost 2 Thy favour and thy nature too, 4 Light, in thy light, O may I see, Thy grace and mercy prove; 5 Lift up thy countenance serene, 6 That all-comprising peace bestow The joys of holiness below, And then the joys of heaven. 466 FAT The spirit of adoption. C. M. ATHER, I wait before thy throne: Send down the Spirit of thy Son, To form my heart divine. 2 There shed thy promised love abroad, And make my comfort strong; Then shall I say,-My Father, God! With an unwav'ring tongue. |