4 The downcast spirit to revive, And from the bed of dust, the man 47. ISAIAH lviii. 5-9. 1 ATTEND, and mark the solemn fast, which to the Lord is dear; Disdain the false unhallow'd mask, which vain dissemblers wear. 2 The bands of wickedness dissolve, The burden of the weary loose, 3 Go, bid the hungry orphan be, 4 Let him who pines with piercing cold, 5 Then, bright as morning, shall come forth in peace and joy, thy days; And glory from the Lord above, shall shine on all thy ways. 1 THE 48. JEREMIAH ix. 23, 24. power of God o'er earth extends, 2 The wise may boast their feeble light, 3 Uncertain stay! inferior joys! And soon they leave the good they prize: That God, thy God to thee is known. 4 The heart which owns with joy his sway, The peace no sorrows take away, The hope which looks to joys above- 49. JEREMIAH xiii. 15-17. 1 LOOK back ye wand'rers, and invoke Jehovah's saving aid; Give glory to the name of him, 2 O turn! ere yet your erring feet Then shall those hearts with pleasure spring, which now in sorrow melt; And deep repentance yield a joy, proud guilt hath never felt. 4 Almighty grace exert thy power, And when they bring thy tribute due, 50. JEREMIAH xiii. 16. 1 THE swift declining day, how fast its moments fly; While ev'ning's broad and gloomy shade, 2 Ye mortals, mark its pace, employ the hours of light; Ye wand'rers haste to seek your God, 3 On the dark mountain's brow, your feet shall quickly slide; And from its airy summit fall your momentary pride. 4 Give glory to the Lord, who rules the earth and sky; Submissive at his footstool bow; 5 Then shall a star arise, though deepest night should come, to a celestial home. 51. JEREMIAH Xvii. 5—7. 1 WEARY, and weak, and faint, I cast my eyes around; My way was lost, the scene was wild, thick clouds were gath'ring round. 2 Despairing help below, to God I rais'd my cry; He heard, and made his heavenly light to shine forth from the sky. 3 I saw the path of life, and sought the promis'd aid; 4 I on his love repose, and all my fears are o'er; With cheerful heart I travel on, supported by his power. 5 Those only happy are, whose heart on God is stay'd; In life they shall not be alarm'd, nor yet in death dismay'd. 52. JEREMIAH 1. 5. 1 INQUIRE, ye pilgrims, for the way which leads to Zion hill; And thither set your face betimes, 2 Invite the strangers all around, your pious march to join, And spread the sentiments you feel of faith and love divine. 3 Come, let us to his temple haste, and seek his favour there; Before his footstool humbly bow, and pour out fervent prayer. 4 Come, let us join our souls to God, in everlasting bands; His blessings seek with humble hearts, and take with hallow'd hands. 5 Come, let us seal without delay, That cov'nant which no distant year 6 Thus also may the young be led, to seek their fathers' God; Nor e'er forsake the happy path their youthful feet have trod. 53. LAMENT. iii. 23. 1 My God! how endless is thy love, 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night, |