Н 10H HAPPY day, that stays my choice 'On thee, my Saviour and my God: Well may this glowing heart rejoice, 2 Oh, happy bond that seals my vows, 3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done; 4 Here rest, my oft-divided heart, 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. 1 W ITNESS, ye men and angels; now To him we make our solemn vow, A vow we dare not break: 2 That, long as life itself shall last, 3 We trust not in our native strength, That, with returning wants, the Lord 4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, And, while we turn our vows to prayers, 1 YOUTH, when devoted to the Lord, Is pleasing in his eyes; A flow'r though offer'd in the bud, Is no vain sacrifice. 2 'Tis easier far if we begin To fear the Lord betimes; 3 It saves us from a thousand snares Grace will preserve our follewing years, 4 To thee, Almighty God, to thee "Twill please us to look back and see HYMN 92. O, IN the morn of life, when youth With vital ardor glows, And shines in all the fairest charms That beauty can disclose; 2 Deep in thy soul, before its pow'rs 3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud And cares and toils, in endless round, 4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age, And sadly muse on former joys, (c. M.) 5 True wisdom, early sought and gain'd, O then, improve the morn of life, Bbb THE LORD'S SUPPER. TH HYMN 93. REVELATIONS v. 9. 12, 13. (C. M.) HOU, God, all glory, honour, power, Since all things by thy power were made, 2 And worthy is the Lamb all power, Glory and strength; who for our sins 3 All worthy thou, who hast redeem'd, 1 Y God, and is thy table spread, And does thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all thy children led, And let them thy sweet mercies know. 2 Hail sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Rich banquet of his flesh and blood : Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food! 3 Why are its bounties all in vain Before unwilling hearts display'd? Was not for you the victim slain? 4 O let thy table honour'd be, And furnish'd well with joyful guests: 5 Drawn by thy quickening grace, O Lord, 6 Nor let thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run; Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light, or feel the sun. HYMN 95. (c. M.) ND are we now brought near to God And, to effect this glorious change, Did Jesus shed his blood? 2 O for a song of ardent praise, 3 Then let us join the heavenly choirs, O may that love which spread this board, 4" Glory to God in highest strains, And to the earth be peace; HYMN 96. NO Jesus, our exalted Lord, exalten and (L. M.) That name in heaven and earth adored, Fain would our hearts and voices raise A cheerful song of sacred praise. 2 But all the notes which mortals know, 4 Yes, Lord, we love and we adore, But long to know and love thee more; 5 Let faith our feeble senses aid, To see thy wondrous love display'd; Thy broken flesh, thy bleeding veins, ORDINATION, OR INSTITUTION OF MINISTERS. 1 G HYMN 97. ST. MATTHEW X. O forth, ye heralds, in my Name, Where'er the human race is found. 2 The joyful news to all impart, (L. M.) And teach them where salvation lies; ST. MARK XVI. 15, &c. and ST. MATTHEW XXviii. 18, &c. 1 66 O, preach my gospel," saith the Lord, Bid them believe, obey, and live. 2" I'll make my great commission known, 3" Go, heal the sick, go raise the dead, Nor let my prophets be afraid, Though Greeks reproach, and Jews blaspheme. |