JES 4 The apostles of my Lord, ' To whom it first was given, They could not speak a greater word, Nor all the saints in heaven. 739 S. M. In glorious strength array'd; And bids the earth be glad : In Jesus' mighty love; To Him who rules above. 2 Extol his kingly power; Kiss the exalted Son, High on his Father's throne: He undertakes our cause, And spreads through all the earth abroad The vict'ry of his cross. 740 S. M. The Lord our leader is ; And victory is His. 2 We follow thee, our Guide, Our Saviour, and our King ; We follow thee, through grace supplied From heaven's eternal spring. 3 We soon shall see the day When all our toils shall cease; When we shall cast our arms away, And dwell in endless peace. A 4 This hope supports us here; It makes our burdens light: Till faith shall end in sight :- We hear of war no more; On yonder peaceful shore. HAR , 741 22d P. M. 88, 88, 84. As through the world the echo bounds, In endless day. In endless day. In endless day. In endless day. A PATIENCE AND RESIGNATION. 742 S. M. With various woes oppress'd, To our eternal rest. Ascended to his throne : The way their Lord has gone ? 3 The path to glory lies Through conflict and distress :But joyful we at length shall rise, The kingdom to possess. 743 1st P. M. 6 lines 8s. Christ our pattern and example. AVIOUR of all, what hast thou done? What hast thou suffer'd on the tree? Obedient unto death for me? My bleeding sacrifice expired; That, by thy glorious Spirit fired, That I might in thy footsteps tread ; And groan, and bow with thee my Head: Thy dying in my body bear, And all thy state of suff'ring share. 744 13th P. M. 10 10 11li. The Lord will provide. HOUGH troubles assail, and dangers affright, Though friends should all fail, and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise assures us,—The Lord will provide. 2 The birds, without barn or storehouse, are fed; From them let us learn to trust for our bread: His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied, So long as 'tis written,—The Lord will provide. 3 When Satan appears to stop up our path, nd fills us with fears, we triumph by faith; He cannot take from us (though oft he has tried) The heart-cheering promise,—The Lord will pro vide. 4 He tells us we're weak,—our hope is in vain; The good that we seek we ne'er shall obtain : But when such suggestions our graces have tried, This answers all questions,—The Lord will pro vide. 5 No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim: Our trust is all thrown on Jesus's Name; In this our strong tower for safety we hide; The Lord is our power,—The Lord will provide. 6 When life sinks apace, and death is in view, The word of his grace shall comfort us through. Not fearing or doubting, with Christ on our side, We hope to die shouting,—The Lord will provide 745 C. M. His wonders to perform ; And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill , He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sov’reign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take: : The clouds yo so much dread In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. Unfolding every hour : But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. 746 L. M. DEE ; For God, who pities man, has shown A blessing for the eyes that weep. 2 The light of smiles shall fill again The lids that overflow with tears; And weary hours of wo and pain, Are promises of happier years. 3 There is a day of sunny rest, For every dark and troubled night; Though grief may bide an evening guest, Yet joy shall come with early light. |