And all harmonious names in one, HYMN 525. 8 & 7s. M. [#] God's Habitation our Security. 1 CALL Jehovah thy salvation; Dwell, nor ever be dismayed: 2 Since, with pure and firm affection, He will shield thee from above: Thou shalt call on him in trouble; He will hearken, he will save; Here for grief reward thee double, Crown with life beyond the grave. MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS. HYMN 526. 7s. M. [b] Shortness of Life. 1 WHILE, with ceaseless course, the sun They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But how little none can know. 2 As the rapid arrow flies, Quick the destined mark to find; Darts, and leaves no trace behind ;- 3 Thanks, for mercies past, receive; Teach us, Lord, by faith to live Bless thy word to young and old; Fill our hearts with filial love ; HYMN 527. C. M. [b] Retrospections at the Close of the Year. 1 MARK how the swift-winged minutes fly, And hours still hasten on! How swift the circling months run round! 2 Let us indulge a serious thought; What good, what evil, have we wrought? 3 How is our debt of love increased 4 For all thy favours, O our God, Thou hast our cup with blessings filled, 5 What shall befall in future life We would not, Lord, inquire: HYMN 528. C. M. [b] 1 TEACH me the measure of my days, Thou Maker of my frame; I would survey life's narrow space, 2 See the vain race of mortals move They rage and strive, desire and love, 3 What should I wish, or wait for, then, 4 Now I forbid my carnal hope, HYMN 529. L. M. [b] Vanity and Shortness of Life. 1 OUR life advancing to its close, 2 How many, e'en in youth's gay flower, 3 God of my fathers, here, as they, 4 O Lord of life and seasons, we HYMN 530. C. M. [# or b ] Recovery from Sickness. 1 LORD, in thy service I would spend The remnant of my days: Why was this fleeting breath renewed, 2 Thy own almighty power and love 3 Into thy hands, my Saviour God, In firm dependence on that truth 4 From the dark borders of the grave Nor would I urge a speedier flight 5 Where thou shalt settle my abode, HYMN 531. S. M. [b] Prayer in Sickness. 1 My Sovereign, to thy throne |