585 C. M. BRYANT. Imploring the Compassion of God. 1 O GOD, whose dread and dazzling brow Love never yet forsook, On those who seek thy presence now, In deep compassion look ; 2 For many a frail and erring heart And feet too willing to depart 3 Yet, pleased the humble prayer to hear, Thou, when thou seest the contrite tear, 4 Lord, aid us with thy heavenly grace Nor sternly judge our erring race, 586 C. M. Close of the Evening Service. ANONYMOUS 1 SOON will our fleeting hours be past, Now leaves the clouds in yonder west, 2 May He, from whom all blessings flow, Unite our hearts in wisdom's ways, 3 And, as the rapid sands run down, Till each receives the glorious crown 587 7s M. Humble Adoration. SALISBURY COL. 1 HOLY, holy, holy Lord, 588 L. M. The Christian Farewell. Doddridge. 1 THY presence, everlasting God, 2 While near each other we remain, 3 To thee we all our ways commit, Again to pay our grateful vows; 589 C. M. CHRISTIAN PSALMIST. The good Seed. After Sermon. 1 ALMIGHTY God, thy word is cast Now let the dew of heaven descend, 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares 4 Nor let thy word, so kindly sent 5 Oft as the precious seed is sown, 590 C. M. BISHOP HEBER The Seed of the Word. 1 O GOD, by whom the seed is given, By whom the harvest blest; Whose word, like manna showered from heaven, 2 Preserve it from the passing feet, 3 Though buried deep, or thinly strown, The hope in earthly furrows sown 591 C. M. The Seed sown. RIPPON S COL. 1 NOW, Lord, the heavenly seed is sown, Thy heavenly blessing to bring down, 2 In vain we plant without thine aid, Lord of the harvest, God of grace, 3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine: "Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase, TO all thy faithful people, Lord, Thy love in every heart; CONDER. That they, from conscious guilt made clean, May serve thee with a mind serene. 593 8s & 7s M. TOPLADY'S COL. Hymn of Dismission. 1 LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, 594 8s & 7s M. J. NEWTON. Benediction. 1 MAY the grace of Christ our Savior, 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, |