HYMN 424. L. M. [#] Spiritual Provisions devoutly acknowledged. 1 THE Lord, our Shepherd, feeds his flock, 2 Where pastures grow in living green, 3 Where waters of salvation flow, HYMN 425. 7s M. [# or b ] Devout Thanks and Supplication. 1 THANKS for mercies past receive; Teach us, henceforth, how to live, b] 2 Bless thy word to old and young; Grant us, Lord, thy peace and love; And, when life's short race is run, Take us to thy house above. HYMN 426. C. M. [#] Devout Desires. 1 ETERNAL Source of life and light, To thee we bring our grateful vows, 2 Our dark and erring minds illume rays; Inspire our hearts with sacred love, And tune our lips to praise. 3 Safely conduct us by thy grace, HYMN 427.81. L. M. [ # or b ] God's Presence the Refuge of the Afflicted. 1 WHEN dread misfortune's tempests rise, And roar through all the darkened skies, Where shall the trembling pilgrim gain A shelter from the wind and rain? Within the covert of thy grace, O Lord, there is a hiding-place, Where, unconcerned, we hear the sound, Though storm and tempest rage around. 2 When, wandering o'er the desert bare, Of burning sands and sultry air, We've sought the cheerless region through, 3 When in a weary land we tire, And, all unnerved, our powers expire, HYMN 428. C. M. [#] Constant Devotion. 1 BEFORE the rosy dawn of day, 2 Awake, and let the flowing strains 3 While all the glittering, starry lamps And set their Maker's greatness forth 4 And, as the gloomy night returns, Thy constant goodness still my soul 5 For this, I'll midnight vows to thee HYMN 429. L. M. [b or #] Abide with us. 1 ABIDE with us; the evening shades And, as the lingering twilight fades, 2 Abide with us; the night is chill; And damp and cheerless is the air; Be our companion, stranger, still, And thy repose shall be our care. 3 Abide with us; thy converse sweet Has well beguiled the tedious way; With such a friend we joy to meet, We supplicate thy longer stay. 4 Abide with us; for well we know ; Thy skill to cheer the gloomy hour Like balm thy honeyed accents flow; Our wounded spirits feel their power. 5 Abide with us; and still converse Of him who late on Calvary died; Of him the prophecies rehearse; He was our Friend they crucified. 6 Abide with us; we feel the charm, That binds us to our unknown friend; Here pass the night secure from harm, Here, stranger, let thy wanderings end. HYMN 430. 8 & 7s. M. [b] Devotion. 1 FAR from mortal cares retreating, Peace and pardon from the skies. 2 Who may share this great salvation? God withholds his care from none; 3 Every stain of guilt abhorring, |