Let thy mercy and thy care 3 In thy strength may we be strong, 4 Then, if thou thy help afford, And our souls shall praise the LORD Who our poor petitions heard. 516 L. M. Magdalene 214. Portugal 97. The Christian Farewell. 2 Cor. xiii. 11. 1 THY presence, everlasting God! Wide o'er all nature spreads abroad 2 While near each other we remain, dr. Doddridge. 517 L. M. Ulverston 179. Lewton 30, Early Piety. Matt. xii. 20. 1 HOW soft the words my Saviour speaks! How kind the promises he makes! A bruised reed he never breaks, His ear is open to their cries, He quickly sends salvation down. 3 When piety in early minds, Like tender buds, begins to shoot, He guards the plants from threat'ning winds, 4 With humble souls he bears a part And judgment unto vict'ry send. DR. S. STENNETT. 518 C.M. Salem 130. Foster 96. Evans's 190. The Encouragement Young Persons have to seek Christ. IYE hearts, with youthful vigour warm, And turn from every mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 2 He, LORD of all the worlds on high, 3 The soul that longs to see my face And those that early seek my grace 4 What object, LORD! my soul should move, If once compar'd with thee? What beauty should command my love, 5 Away, ye false delusive toys, DR. DODDRIDGE. 519 C. M. Great Milton 212. Sprague 166. Seek first the Kingdom of God. Matt. vi. 33. 1 NOW let a true ambition rise, 2 Behold Jehovah's royal hand Whose gems with vivid lustre shine, 3 Away each grovelling anxious care 4. Ye hearts with youthful vigour warm, Nor fear the want of earthly good, DR. DODDRIDGE. 520 L.M. Green's Hundred 89. Ulverston 179. 1 A lovely Youth falling short of Heaven. Mark x. 21. MUST all the charms of nature, then, Can hell demand, can heaven condemn, Who thought he wanted nothing now? In silent sadness went his way. 4 Poor virtues, that he boasted so, Let CHRIST, and grace, and glory go Must this base world be bought so dear, DR. WATTS'S SERMONS. 521 S. M. Eagle Street New 55. Harbro'142. How shall a young Man cleanse his. Way? Psal. cxix. 9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 WITH humble heart and tongue, O make me learn, whilst I am young, Now in my early days, Teach me thy will to know; Make an unguarded youth Help me to choose the way of truth, And fly from every snare. My heart, to fully prone, Renew by power divine; Unite it to thyself alone, And make me wholly thine. O let thy word of grace My warmest thoughts employ; My treasure and my joy. To what thy laws impart O let them dwell within my heart, 7 May thy young servant learn By these to cleanse his way; That leads to endless day. DR. FAWCETT. FOR A SABBATH SCHOOL. 522 8.8.6. Broadmead 150. Chatham 59. The Importance of Educating Youth. Children. 2 Teach us to bow before thy face; 30 what a num'rous race we see, Shall they continue still to lie We cannot bear the thought. Children. 4 Give, LORD! each liberal soul to prove |